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Shadow: She is going insane with happiness…

Am not!

Shadow: Yes you are.

Whatever *rolls eyes*

Mel: ^_^ glad you liked it! Am I good or what? I was totally guessing at your personality the whole time and I decided to just write. @_@ That did not make sense, did it. Ah, well. Thanks for reviewing!

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DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN DIGIMON OR MEL…Actually, I'm not so sure about Mel…nah, she owns herself.

Mel: Witch

*…*: Action

Chapter 6: Rika's POV~

//Mmm, so warm. Wha? Where am I? \\ I shot up and frantically looked around in the dark.

//Oh yeah, I'm at the warehouse. It's still dark…What time is it? \\ I glanced around, hoping to find a clock or something. *sigh* Nope, no luck. This sucks. Then I remembered.

//Stupid, stupid, stupid! Use the time spell, clock spell, whatever! \\

"Great going, Rika! Grrr…Time!" I muttered to myself. The time appeared in front of me, glowing a dull blue. It was 5am. "Too early…"

"AHHH!!!" I shot back up and threw an attack right to where the scream came from.

Hisssssss

"Wha? What's happening? Are we being attacked? Oh my god! Henry, are you OK?" The lights suddenly switched on and revealed everybody awake. A distressed looking Takato was bending over a paler-than-usual Henry.

"Henry! That was you who screamed? I am so sorry!" I cried, upset. I did not mean to attack Henry. Years of life in danger had given me the habit of attacking first and asking questions later. Stupid, I know, but even with Henry's training, nothing much has changed at all. (A/N: Didn't make much sense, did it. Shadow: *bops Dark on the head* A/N: owww)

"I'm OK, don't worry about anything. This isn't the first time something like this has happened. I screamed because I had a nightmare. Don't freak out about it." Henry replied shaking his head a bit. Then he stood up, "Well, since we are all awake now, I suggest you three get home and tell your parents. Then we'll start our training."

"Aww man!" Ryo and Mel said at the same time. The quickly looked at each other and blushed. The rest of us grinned.

"Ryo and Mel, sittin' in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-OOMPH!" Kazu yelped Mel had just punched him.

"Kazu! Are you OK? Man, that was one heck of a punch!" Kenta gasped running to Kazu.

"Loser," Mel glared at Kazu before turning around and heading out of the ware house. Ryo and I followed behind her, trying not to laugh.

Ryo's POV~

//Mel looks so good! Bad Ryo! Focus on the fight! \\ I smiled as I remembered telling my parents about my true identity. Surprisingly, they had taken it extremely well, in fact, they were happy about it!

*flashback*

"Mom, Dad, I need to tell you something important." I whispered, fighting the urge to lie.

"What is it Ryo?" Dad asked, looking up from his newspaper. Mom placed the teapot she was holding onto the stove once more.

Paling even more, I whispered, "I'm not human," noticing that they were about to say something, I winced and stopped them, "let me tell you the whole truth before I lose my nerve, okay? You see, when you found me laying about all the rubble in the Mystic Realm, or Forbidden Land as you call it, I wasn't there by accident. I lived there. The Mystic Realm was and is my home. Don't get me wrong, I love you two and I love my home, here, but the Mystic Realm will always be my true home.

"However, that wasn't what I wanted to tell you. Actually, that was, but I'm not finished. You see, the form I'm in is my true form because I'm a warlock. Alternatively, a mage who specializes in warfare with powers of wind and lightning. I am 1700 years old, not 17 and every time I left the house for hours or even days was to practice my magic, not to go over to someone's house. I am sorry for all the times I have lied to you…you're not mad at me, are you?"

My parents simply smiled and shook their heads.

"Oh honey, we would never be mad at you! I suspected, as much when I noticed that whenever there was lightning, it seemed to be drawn to you whenever you waved your hand. We just wished you had told us sooner!" Mother said. I smiled, happy to know that they still loved and cared for me.

"Thanks mom…" I whispered.

*End flashback*

"RYO! PAY ATTENTION, YOU MORON!" Rika yelled as several ice missiles were sent my way. I immediately counter attacked with my own attack, "Lightning Rod!"

"YOU IDIOT! WATER CONDUCTS ELECTRICITY!" Mel yelled, creating a blizzard. Her eyes went wide, "oops…"

" 'oops' is right, Mel. Fire Blaze!" Takato muttered, scowling. All the water somehow made his flame grow bigger, therefore proving useless. Takato scowled and then swore. Now it was Juri's turn.

"Leaves! Try and tame the fire!" Juri cried, looking worried. That didn't work. Our training session was now turning from a small fight to a big problem. I noticed that Henry wasn't doing anything, he was merely watching us with cool amusement. I scowled darkly and muttered a few obscene words.

//Damned bastard! Why won't he help us? Don't tell me this is apart of our training. \\

"Oh, man! Uh, metals! Yeah, metals! Try to take some of the heat!" Kazu yelled, jumping up and down in agitation.

"What good would that do?" I asked, annoyed. The blaze was getting out of hand.

"I dunno. I thought it was a good idea." Kazu shrugged, and then his whole body went slack.

"Uh, Kazu? Kazu? KAZU SNAP OUT OF IT!" Kenta yelled, worried. Kazu did not say a word. He turned towards the fire and shouted, "Opaque Ore!" That's when I saw Henry lift his eyebrows.

All of us stared as the fire slowly turned an opaque kind of color. It slowly grew smaller and smaller, until all that was left of the humongous blaze was a small opaque ore. Henry slowly straightened from where he was leaning against the wall and walked over to us. Then he shook his head and sighed.

"Well, I knew you'd be acquiring that ability soon, but I never thought it would come from your agitation. That is very strange. Then again, you are very strange." Henry smirked, as he said the last word. I grinned, and looked at Kazu who was turning a bright cherry red.

"TAKE THAT BACK! I NOTICED THAT YOU DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO HELP! SO THERE! I SAVED THE DAY! YOU SHOULD BE THANKING ME!" Kazu shouted, straining to get at Henry. Kenta leaped towards Kazu and grabbed him under the arms to hold him back.

"Kazu, please don't! Henry didn't mean anything by that!" Kenta pleaded, gasping. Henry nodded innocently. Kazu didn't say a word but he calmed down and stuck his nose in the air. I snorted, and turned towards the others who weren't saying a thing. I looked at Mel and our gazes locked. Everything around me melted away into nothingness and all I could see, hear, and think about was Mel. Unknowingly, we began to move towards each other. I felt like I was caught in a dream. A very good dream.

Closer, and closer we moved towards each other until we were holding hands.

"Mel…" I breathed.

"Ryo…" Mel whispered, looking at me.

"Mel, I-I, think, no, I know, I love you."

"Me too…I was too scared, nervous, and unsure until now."

"KISS HER ALREADY!" Kazu screamed. With an unpleasant jerk, I was brought back to life and fully aware of all my friends crowding around us, with a sly grin on their faces.

"Damn, it almost worked! Kazu, you idiot! Don't interrupt me again!" Henry said, glaring at Kazu. I was confused. Then it suddenly hit me. Henry had been using the 'Dream' technique on us!

//I'll get you later, Henry. Mark my words. \\ I vowed silently.

//Then again, I have to thank him for doing that. I don't think I would have been able to tell Mel that without the spell…I think. \\

However, all thoughts left my mind as Mel kissed me. I gasped, but returned the kiss. I have never been happier.

A/N: Ah, no. I think I should stop there…before my mind goes even more perverse and my young readers start to gross out…especially my sister…-_-' no offense, of course Anyhow, please Review!!! Thanks!

Shadow: Sap lover *hits Dark over the head with a mallet*

Moi: Owww…..GET BACK HERE YOU INFINITE LOSER!!!