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The Crest Of Death

Chapter Four: School I – The Suggestion

By: PhoniexChild



Lorelai Takaishi – I could barely take the tension. Willis and Naoko tried to get everyone to talk, but no-one was in the mood to. Plus the fact that Matilda, I mean Matt kept giving Kyrie dirty looks. And knowing Kyrie she could only take so much and when she popped she'd, no doubt, want to fight. Though Kyrie wasn't the only person Matt was watching. She kept looking at Koji and me. Why, I don't know.

Willis cleared his throat, "My group, we'll be staying in the apartment next door."

Perfect timing, dinner was almost over and Kyrie was now staring back at Matt.

After everyone was finished Willis and his 'group' left. Leaving us alone.

Naoko began to clean off the table. Kyrie went into her room, I think. Keiko hurried over to the computer before Koji could beat her. Li slowly followed the two of them. That leaving Aurelia and myself still in the kitchen with Naoko.

"You girl don't have to help. I can manage." Naoko collected the plates.

"We want to help." Aurelia answered for the both of us.

"Okay," Naoko smiled.

The job seemed to go by fast as the three of us cleared the table and washed the dishes.

"Aurelia, could you wipe the table clean?"

She nodded at her grandmother, "Sure."

Naoko and I cleaned in silence for a few minutes til I had to ask, "Why didn't those guys go into the Digital World, too?"

Naoko stayed silent for a moment, then sighed, "Lorelai, there parents were killed before yours went."

"Then why are Kwasi and Riley mine and Koji's ages?"

"You're observant. Some of the DigiDestined, like Willis, were able to fake their deaths and start over. But for some the plan wasn't too successful." Naoko sighed deeply now.

"Sorry."

"Why? It's only natural to be curious."

"No, I can tell rememberin' these things hurt you."

Naoko smiled, though it was a bit strained now, "As I said before, you're observant."

"Done!" Aurelia came back in.

"Already? You two seem to make this job go so much faster."

The two of just smiled.

Keiko Ichjiouji – I signed off the internet and got off the computer due to Koji's annoying protests. Since I really had nowhere else to go I followed Aurelia. Usually I'd hang out with Lorelai, but she went to see how Kyrie was doing and I'd rather not bother her right now.

"Hey, Keiko."

I nodded, as Aurelia got her laptop and started it up.

"What are you doin' on that thing?"

Aurelia smiled, "Well, it was my dad's so I figured I'd search through the files."

"Why?"

She shrugged, "Just in case."

"Case what?"

"Keiko, people didn't like our parents. Chances are they'll hate us, too."

"Why's that?"

"I dunno. I don't have every answer."

I sighed. Great, we were going to be hated for something of which I have no idea and by people I don't know.



There was a loud noise I heard outside somewhere. Then a flash of light jolted me out of my bed.

"Mom!" I cried out softly.

"Keiko?"

That wasn't Mom! Where was I?! This wasn't home!

"Keiko, it's me, Lorelai."

"Lorelai?"

Was she sleeping over?

"It's okay. It was a nightmare." Lorelai said, soothingly, like her mom.

"Where am I?"

There was a brief silence til Lorelai answered my question, "In Naoko's home."

Oh….

The truth hit me like a ton of bricks.

"Sorry."

"Why are you sorry?!" I demanded softly, since Aurelia and Kyrie were still asleep.

"Huh?"

"You still have Koji and Kyrie!"

"Keiko!" Now I felt guilty, Lorelai's my best friend and right now she sounded so hurt,…because of me.

"I'm sorry."

"Don't be. You lost everyone."

"I still have you, right?"

"Forever."

I heard a click from outside the bedroom.

"What was that?"

"The phone?"

"You can hear that good?"

"No, the phone was ringin' when you woke up."

So that's what I heard.

"Who was it?"

"Probably Willis."

"You heard?"

"No, it's three in the morning. I dun think anyone else would call here at three."



Koji Takaishi – I sat up in my bed. It wasn't like the bed I had at home, which was comfortable. I looked to my right, hoping to see Jordan, but it was just the wall.

Sighing and muttering angrily to myself I got up and got dressed.

Why?! Its been almost two weeks! And I still cant believe it! ..I'll never see my twin again. But thank God I still have Lorie. If it wasn't for her I'd probably kill myself. I mean, yeah, Kyrie's my cousin, but we're not that close. Actually, Kyrie wasn't really that close with anyone in her family. They were almost arguing about something, that Kyrie brought up, of course.

"Li, wake up!" I nudged him, but he just mumbled something. "Fine, whatever, you can get yelled at."

I left Li and went to get breakfast.

"Mornin'!" Lorie smiled as I sat at the table.

"Where's Li?" Aurelia asked.

"Still asleep."

The red head just giggled.

"Good morning, everyone." Naoko walked in carrying more cereal.

"Morning." I answered back in unison with Kyrie , who just came out.

"Mornin', Ky!" Lorie said, only a bit louder than before.

"Darn morning person." Keiko slowly walked out as if the sun was threatening her.

After everyone, including Li, was at the table, Naoko sat down at the head of the table and cleared her throat. "Everyone, I have something important to say."

"Better not be life changin', 'cause I'm sick of those thin's." Kyrie interrupted.

"Sorry, Kyrie." Naoko sighed, she seemed reluctant to tell us this.

"What's wrong?" Lorie asked, looking up at Naoko's face, seeming to study her.

"Well, Willis and I have decided that you, all of you, should go to school."

School!?

"What!?!" Kyrie jumped up.

"Why?" Aurelia questioned, innocently.

Naoko sighed again, "It will be better for you, since your living in this world now, you must adjust."

"Great! Let's all to school! I'll adjust so much better now." Kyrie snapped.

Now I know why there were always fights at my cousin's house.

"Yes, you will. And if you have a problem with it you can discuss it with Willis!" Naoko said heatedly.

Kyrie just stared at Naoko she was about to say something when-

"Well, I think it's okay to go to school." Lorie started meekly.

"Why?" Kyrie asked her, though in a much more gentle tone than when she addressed Naoko.

"Naoko's right, we'll get to meet new people. Make more friends."

"Yes!" Aurelia jumped up, excited, "If we make friends, then we'll be less likely to be in danger. 'The best hiding place is out among friends'." She recited.

Kyrie sighed in defeat, "Whatever."

"So it's settled. On Monday you all start school."



Done!! I beat you!!! (dun ask) ooh! NickelBack's on!!! (shut up SweetChick!!!) well dats all 4 now. More 2 come later.

Cya!

PhoniexChild