Faith in a Spirit

Chapter 8: Different Thoughts; Same Reason

'This battle will be for Jen, we would not be here without her Faith.'

That was last thing any of children thought, as they walked down the dark narrow forest path, and off to the final battle. Soon they came to a small clearing, which was right outside where the final battle would take. So they decided rest for the night so they would be ready tomorrow, but something was different.

During other nights, the kids would either be talking to each other, or gathered around the campfire figuring out a new plan of attack. But tonight was nothing like that. Everyone got up and started to wander through the dense forest alone thinking of only one thing, or rather that one person.

((Tommy's POV))

I can't believe it. Jen is really gone. So what if she didn't have friends back then, she has them now. I wish she were here right now! Jen always knew how to cheer me up in some small way, even though she was quiet, she always listened to my problems, even if she couldn't help me she always confronted me like big sister.

"I want Jen back!!!" I cried out loud.

((JP's POV))

I wasn't too far away from the campsite when I heard Tommy's cry not far away. I knew he missed Jen, we all did. I mean she was our protector, she looked out for us, and even if some of us didn't want it, deep down we couldn't have made all this if it wasn't for her guidance. 'Please come back Jen, we need you. You're just as important of this team as the rest of us.'

((Takuya's POV))

That was Tommy crying. I know just how he feels, we all do. Jen was always there for us but we were never there for her, we just figured she was strong enough to take care of herself; I mean she lived on her own before, right? But still, she was an awesome fighter, never giving up, always fought on even when things looked hopeless, and she never hogged the spotlight. She always gave us all a chance to fight, and only helping when we were in trouble. Boy, we could sure use her help right now.

((Zoƫ POV))

NO! Why did you have to go Jen? You said we would always fight together, I don't care if you're legendary warrior or not. You are my best friend, the first one I had since I came to digital world. Even you said that we would never be separated, were you lying to me then? No, you wouldn't lie. Not to me, not to anyone of us. True friends always stay together; they wouldn't betray each other, that's right, always stay truthful to your heart. Maybe I can do what you do.

I looked up to the night. It was beautiful, all full of bright stars. Oh, it's almost like Jen's watching me from up there, like she protecting us, like she always was, while she was alive. You didn't leave us, did you Jen? You've been right there the whole time watching us and when we go to the final battle, you will be there waiting for us; ready to fight by our side like always.

((Kouichi's POV))

I just don't understand it. Why would the digimon asked us to come here of our own free will, but they forced Jen here against here against hers? And why did she have to die anyway, just because she wasn't a legendary warrior? The digimon had no right to take her soul or her spirit. Why didn't Jen have a say in it? We were just starting to get through to her, and now she's gone forever. Oh, I know how the others must feel, Jen was a extremely good fighter, friend, and.......oh, if only I could have talked to her like I did before. I seemed to help the last time.

"I wonder how my brother is taking Jen's death?"

((Kouji's POV))

"WHY?!" I asked myself as slammed my fists against a nearby tree. Why did Orphanimon do that to Jen? She had no right! A person is always in charge of his/her own life! If I only knew what was happening I would have helped her. Jen and I promised each other we would always fight together, help each other when the other was in danger. I wasn't there when her life was taken away in a single breath. How could I be so stupid? I was right there! I could have stopped Orphanimon from taking Jen's life and spirit. But I didn't, I broke our promise. I betrayed her trust, just when she was started to gain her trust back from old wounds.

I looked up to the night sky, and remembered that Jen always loved to look at the big, black void of darkness. For some reason, it somehow reminded me of her eyes, deep dark blue orbs that never seemed to shine until she met us, now they will never shine again. In that instance while looking at the night, I felt like I was locked with her eyes once again, and I made one last promise to her, hoping she hears me from where ever she is.

"I promise you, no matter what happens tomorrow, I will fight for you, like you were always there. You are in my heart; you are in my very soul."

((Normal POV))

While all the children, were musing and deep into their thoughts, they did not notice a shadowed figure stood in hidden by trees and the darkness of night. It could hear the kids' words perfectly. Orphanimon was started to rethink her decision, but stuck with her original plan, but still wondered, would the children still be able to fight with everything they have, or would losing this person be their downfall. Maybe they needed the help after all. She'll just have to wait and see.

TO BE CONTINUED........

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Disclaimer: ME DON'T OWN DIGIMON!! Except for Jennifer Armara, Niaramon, and Litearamon.

I know; this chapter was a little pointless, but I just wanted to emphasize the effect that Jen had on everyone. How important she was to them. Also it's late and I have been working on this all day.

And I am sorry if Kouichi or anyone else seems a little out of character, but like I said many times before I have not seen that many episodes of Season 4.

Bye for now, and as other writers would say, ~JA NE~ ((whatever that means, I don't know. Hehe))

Author Note: Hey if any of you have ANY ideas, for the next chapter, I will be willing to listen, who knows maybe I'll even use them, so REVIEW, REVIEW, REVIEW. PLEASE.