A/N:: Okay, while I'm here, might as well update this story.

Takuya:: do we learn anything new about Chikari?

Kouji:: and when in hell do I find Takuya?

Whits: 0.0; would you both settle down?! Just let me work, and then you'll get your answers.

T and K:: work?!

Whits: alright, let me write, dammit!! You two are annoying!! How do i put up with you? i might as well be a fan for kouichi.

Kouji:: what does kouichi have to do with this?

Whits:: i hate you...

Love of the Wolf "Anger"

Takuya made his way over the hill to find a near by village. He peaked over his shoulder to find Chikari slowly following him. She was breathing a bit heavily, and finally made her way up the hill.

"If your tired, you could've said so." Takuya sighed.

"I...didn't wanna slow you down. I'm sorry." She swallowed.

He smirked, and lifted Chikari over his shoulder, surprising the girl. Her sliver hair blew away from her face, showing her beautiful ruby eyes.

"Don't worry about it. I told you I would take care of you until I get you somewhere to live."

"...thank you."

He made his way into the village, only for all the digimon to stare and whisper about him and Chikari. Suddenly, one put it's slimy foot out, causing Takuya to trip, and drop Chikari.

"Why did you bring that little demon back to this village? After we thought we could live in peace with that girl gone, you go and bring her back. You want that girl to bring more unhappiness to this village?!"

Takuya looked up to see Chikari starting to cry, as the digimon began to critisize her.

"What did you do to that boy? You put him under some kind of spell so he would save you, didn't you?" A Gekomon started to pull her silver hair, threating to rip it out of her skull.

"...I...didn't... do anything...I'm not.. a demon... please... please let go..." She choked through her tears.

"Don't give your lies, you witch!! Your birth was the reason that Angewomon is dead, you killed her, it's your fault!!!"

Takuya jumped up, and grabbed the Gekomon's padded hand, causing him to cry in pain.

"What the hell are you doing?!"

"Let her go, now!" Takuya growled.

Gekomon had no choice but to release his grip on Chikari's hair. As soon as he let go, she hid behind Takuya, sobbing. Gekomon looked up in disgust.

"Why do you protect that half digimon? She was the reason we don't have our defendor anymore. She deserves to die!!"

"So what if she's half digimon?! That doesn't change the fact she's a living creature! She doesn't deserve your critisizm, and she never will. I mean, hell, she's a seven year old girl for crying out loud, and you look at her like she's Lucemon!!"

The other digimon were dead silent after Takuya had finished yelling. He turned to Chikari and wiped the tears from her eyes. She looked into his chocolate brown eyes, and began to sob even louder.

"Shhh...come on, Chikari, it looks like we're not welcome in this village, let's get out of here."

He lifted Chikari into his arms, and walked slowly out of the village. Chikari sniffed, and looked up and began to pull at Takuya's brown hair. He looked down in confusion.

"What are you doing?"

"I just wanted to thank you... for standing up for me back there, nii-san." She smiled.

"It wasn't any trouble at all. I couldn't let them sling all those cruel and heartless words at you." He smiled.

Chikari laid her head on Takuya's chest and drifted off to sleep. He lifted her head by her shoulder, as he continued to walk along the path.

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Bokomon looked up in surprise as Kouji passed by the small restaurant he and Neemon were in.

"Hey, wasn't that Kouji-han?" Bokomon asked.

"I don't know, was it?"

"You sap, come on!!" Bokomon pulled Neemon away from the booth.

"But... I didn't get my beans..."

"Kouji-han!!!"

Kouji turned as he saw the two digimon that traveled with him a long time ago run up to him. He blinked in confusion.

"Bokomon? Neemon? What are you doing here?"

"We could ask you the same question. We thought you and the others went home."

"We did, but Takuya suddenly was teleported to this world, and I'm here to find him." Kouji replied.

"Well, then, we'll help you find Takuya-han. After all, he was one of the people who saved this world." Bokomon smiled.

"Can I still have my beans?"

"We could do that Neemon, but we need to find Takuya-..."

"I'm hungry, we'll hold our search for a bit, but I need some food." Kouji stopped him.

"Well, alright! Our search will prevail, but first time to eat." Bokomon headed back to the restaurant.

Neemon quickly followed Bokomon back to the cafe, while Kouji looked over into the forest. He wanted to find Takuya, but he hurried into the restaurant so he wouldn't starve on his quest.

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Izumi sat by the window, watching the clouds slowly pass by her window. Suddenly, there was a knock at her door.

"Come in." She called.

The door opened to reveal Kouichi, as he carried a small thing of cooked ramen soup.

"I thought you'd be hungry, so I made you some food." He spoke up.

"Thank you." She smiled, using the chop sticks to slurp down the noodles.

"I wanted to thank you for helping Kouji, I don't know what would've happened if you hadn't helped him." Kouichi smiled.

"I was glad to help, besides, Junpei wouldn't have done it."

Kouichi couldn't help but laugh at what she said. He knew as well that Junpei wouldn't risk his neck when Kouji was mad. Izumi felt blush appear on her face, as Kouichi put one arm around her.

"Thanks anyways, Izumi..." He smiled.

"Your welcome, Kouichi." She laid her head on his shoulder.

A/N: AAAAHHHHH!!! What am I doing?! I'll never surrender my kouichi-kun to Izumi!! Never!!

Kouji:: -.-;

Takuya:: okay, she'll be at it for a while, so i'll say r/r