Hey everyone. Sorry I did not do any updating in such a long time. School
just started up again and I'm totally swamped. Anyways, I hope that you
like my next chapter.
Shadow_of_Havoc- Trust me, I will keep working on this and when I find the time, what with school and all, I will update. Thank you so much for sticking with me, you're the best!!!
Dragon Lover- Thank you so much for reviewing! It always makes me so happy! Anyway, the crest and stuff I promise you will be explained in later chapters. I don't want to spoil the surprise now do I? Hope you continue to read and enjoy!
Riskomon- Two thumbs up for reviewing again!!!
Kara- Your wish is granted sense you asked so nicely. Hehe. Thank you for reviewing and I hope you enjoy my fic!!!
Silver Angel- Sorry about all of the cliffys, I honestly did NOT want them in there because I'm a cliffy hater too. Thank you for hanging around and please enjoy the fic!!!
Chapter: 4
Everyone turned to meet Takeru. They just stared at him as if they expected him to faint any minuet now. They all saw Takeru's uncomfortable face with wide eyes filled with a hint of fear.
Ken and Patamon saw Takeru having an inner struggle with himself to gain control over his emotions. Takeru seemed to win once again.
With all his friends looking at him, Takeru felt ready to run and hide. He looked at Yolie with her favorite purple scarf and glasses in a knee length, dark blue skirt and light purple T-shirt with Poromon held to her chest. Cody had his same hair cut with tan pants and a light tan T-shirt with Upamon on the desk beside him. Davis had on his goggles with a short sleeve version of the jacket he got in the Digital World except it was all blue, complete with blue jean shorts. DemiVeemon rested on his right shoulder. Hikari had her hair clip in the same place as always with pink shorts and a short sleeved whit blouse. Patamon was on Ken's head who had Wormon in his arms. Everyone looked at him with a bit or worry and fear for him in their eyes. 'Just act as if nothing happened and this will go just fine. All you have to do is calm down.' Takeru put on his mask and said as cheerfully as possible, "Hi, guys. Sorry if I kept you waiting long."
Everyone was shocked to say the lest. Ken and Patamon narrowed their eyes a bit in annoyance that no one else could see through Takeru's mask. Yolie said, "No. We haven't been waiting long."
"What I want to know is why you're late TM. Your usually the responsible one," jested Davis.
"Like I said, sorry. The coach held me up after that last move. Anyways, are we going to the Digital World or not!?"
"Are you sure you're up to it TK? I mean, after lunch and everything?" asked a worried Hikari as Patamon flew to sit on his partner's head.
"Ya, why?"
"Because I think you should take it easy for today and, maybe, don't go."
"I agree with Kari on this one," said Ken.
"I third it," remarked Cody.
"I agree with them too, TK," added Yolie.
"You guys! Nothing happened that was life threatening. Besides, I feel fine"
"Arrrrr! TK! Why do you have to be so stubborn?!" exclaimed Yolie as she squished, pulled, and twisted Poromon.
"Lucky for me, I have no spine!" squeaked the poor Digimon.
"Let him do what he want, you guys. Besides, he's a big boy. He's not our responsibility, right?" Davis cut in. Takeru let his mask falter at Davis' harsh words. The walls of the mask crumbled for only an instant but were quickly rebuilt. That was all Ken needed to see that Takeru wanted to go to the Digital World just to prove that he was fine. "If no one agrees, speak now or forever hold you peace." No one rose their hands, wings, or paws much to Takeru's delight and displeasure. "Alright then, TP, you choose the area."
"Alright," is all Takeru said as he sat down at the keyboard and started to type. "I hope you like it. It's one of my favorite places." After he was done, he turned toward the group, "Ready?" a bunch of nods follow with a cry of delight from Upamon, "Lets go, lets go, lets go, lets go!" the hyper active Digimon exclaimed. "I'll take that as a yes. Digiport, open!"
They all found them selves in a forest near a mountain. Thankfully for Ken, Hikari, and Takeru, it was warm. The others had changed clothes again and their Digimon had Digivolved as well. "What's so special about a forest?" asked Davis, annoyed. He was met with glares form the duo of Hope. "Oookayyy. Never mind."
*Sigh* "He'll never learn."
"Give him time, Patamon. HE is still new at this."
"Am not TJ!"
"Are too. It's this way guys. I think you might find it interesting." Takeru walked off, letting the others to catch up. Davis was grumbling behind them.
"Excuse me, Takeru, but why are we following this mountain?" asked Hawkmon.
"Because it's inside the mountain, Hawkmon."
"Really? Where?" asked a now excited Armodilomon.
"It should be up ahead," answered Patamon.
"You know where we're going, don't 'cha?" teased Takeru.
"Yep. I should anyway,"
"Hey everyone! There's a big square hole in the middle of the mountain!"
"That's it! Nice work, Cody! You found it!" Takeru exclaimed.
"I still don't get what the bit deal is about a cave you two," Davis said, board.
"Well, for your information, Davis. This is where I got my crest of Hope."
"What!?" was all Davis could say.
"Really? Wow! That's cool," said Veemon.
"This is really where you got your crest, TK?" asked Hikari.
"It sure is. Patamon and I haven't seen this place in almost over four years now."
"And that's not even the best part! Wait 'till you see what's inside!" added Patamon.
"Alright, you've done it. You've stirred my interest. Let's go," said Ken.
As they walked inside, they came across a gold tiled room with strange symbols engraved in black on the floor, ceiling, and both walls. The five Digidestined and their partners stood in awe at the sight. Ken was the one to speak for all of them, "Wow."
"Just like I remember it. What do you think, Patamon?"
"Mmmhmm. I wonder if the desert is still there."
"Desert?" asked Davis.
"Yep, on the other side of this cave. It opens up into the mouth of a sphinx."
"This I've got'a see!" exclaimed Gatomon.
"Hey! Wait for me!" yelled Hikari.
Everyone ran after the Digifeline to catch up. Gatomon was the first to get to the opening. Everyone stared out over the vast land of sand. "This is where Sora got her crest, where we defeated Etamon, and where Tai disappeared," informed Patamon.
"Wow! So this plash has a lot of meaning to it. You were right TK, this is cool, hot, cool," commented Veemon.
"Ya, TB. But it's too hot for my liking. I'm going back into the cave."
"Me too. I just can't stand the heat!" Yolie said. A round of nods followed her from everyone. With on last, longing look, Takeru slowly followed.
Takeru found his friends at the middle of the cave. They were all talking about the markings and asking the Digimon if they could translate. None of them could.
"Hey, TK? Sense you seem to know this place, can you tell us what it says on the walls?" asked Cody.
"I was wondering too," Ken added.
"Sorry, no. All that I know about it is that it's written in Digicode. What about you, Patamon? You translated Digicode for me at Primary Village once."
"Ya, I did. But this seems to be written in Ancient Digicode so sorry. I don't know what it says. You can still show them the map that Izzy found though!"
"A map?" inquired Yolie.
"Mmmhmm," Takeru hummed as he nodded his head. He took out a folded portable keyboard and his D-terminal from his back pockets and hooked them up. "In case you're wondering, I'm borrowing the board from Izzy," se said, answering his friend's questioning looks.
After a full minuet of typing, a holographic sphere appeared, causing those that were new there to jump. "This is what Izzy found. This is the Internet web of the Digital World and this," he said indicating a second sphere as it appeared, "is the Real World's Internet web," Takeru explained. "Izzy found that both worlds were the same or parallel to each other. He also though that our astro forms were in the Digital World while our physical bodies were still in the Real World. Following this hypothesis, he believed that what happened here happens to us in the Real World. Tai, however, misunderstood and thought Izzy said that we were invincible. We now know though that is not true and that both our astro forms and our physical bodies are teleported between worlds. What is between the two worlds is still a mystery. As for the writing, all I can say is that Izzy and I are trying to decipher it with little to no luck."
"Thanks for the lecture professor, but what do you mean by 'astro forms'?" Davis inquired.
"An astro form is like a ghost duplicate of your self," answered Ken.
"Oh."
"Where did you learn all this, TK?" Hikari asked.
"From Izzy. He's been teaching me how to use a computer to it's fullest. It's thanks to him that I'm in Ken's level of skill when dealing with computers," he answered modestly.
"How long have you been taking lessons?" asked Cody.
"After our adventures with the original group."
"And you never told up you could do all this because." Yolie trailed off coldly with a frown.
Takeru was taken a bit back at her tone and look and simply put on a stoic face and tone and said, "You never asked."
The look Yolie saw in Takeru's eyes made her blood freeze. "Well sorrry. I was just thinking that we could've put those skills to good use." Takeru just lowered his head with a depressed look. 'I hope I didn't hurt him. I know he's sensitive, but when I first met him, he was so cheerful that it seemed as though nothing could hurt him. I guess I was wrong.'
It was a-quarter-after-five when they decided to go back. They were having a peaceful walk back to the TV when the silence was shattered like glass. Takeru was in the back of the group beside Ken. He felt something I his head snap. He took a sharp breath as his head snapped strait ahead with wide, scared eyes as he stopped walking. Ken noticed his friend's stop and turned around to see what was wrong. "Takeru?" Takeru didn't seem to hear as the crest of Hope appeared once again on his forehead. Along with the mark came the pain as Takeru started to feel dizzy. He squeezed his eyes shut and grabbed his head with one hand, moaning as he knelt down on one knee and used his other hand for balance. "Takeru!" the out burst from Ken caught the attention of the others as they turned around to see Takeru kneeling on the ground and Ken beside him, trying to get his best friend to talk. They just stood in shock, as the pain seemed to increase as Takeru gave a yelp in response to it. "Ahh! Aaa. Ahhhh!" they were about to go help Ken when the bushes in front of them quivered and they stopped. Out of the bushes came a deep dark voice that chilled everyone to the bone. "So you are the Bearer of Hope. My master told me you would respond in such a way when I approached. I've been given orders to find you and destroy you later. Next time we meet, you will never live to the light of day!" with that everything had become silent, even Takeru. The light and crest were slowly fading and so was the pain. Like last time, Ken found Takeru's pulse high for a while as it started to slow down. Ken helped Takeru up and walk over to the others.
"What just happened, TK?" asked Davis, now concerned for his rival and friend.
"I wish I knew, Davis. I really do. Can we go back now?"
"Sure," is all Davis said as he walked off, looking behind his shoulder every so often.
Ken gave Takeru a look when they started moving again. Takeru knew that look. He looked down again in defeat. "I'll tell you when we get to you place. I promise," he said quietly so that no one could hear him but Ken.
Once back, Hikari and Davis part their way with the group. Hikari goes up and hugs Takeru asking him to stay safe. Takeru assured her that would. This makes them both blush a bit. Ken walks with the others and noticed that Takeru was sticking close to him. Once the other two go on in, the duo get Takeru's things and head for Ken's place. On the way, Takeru thinks again, 'What's happening to me?'
Shadow_of_Havoc- Trust me, I will keep working on this and when I find the time, what with school and all, I will update. Thank you so much for sticking with me, you're the best!!!
Dragon Lover- Thank you so much for reviewing! It always makes me so happy! Anyway, the crest and stuff I promise you will be explained in later chapters. I don't want to spoil the surprise now do I? Hope you continue to read and enjoy!
Riskomon- Two thumbs up for reviewing again!!!
Kara- Your wish is granted sense you asked so nicely. Hehe. Thank you for reviewing and I hope you enjoy my fic!!!
Silver Angel- Sorry about all of the cliffys, I honestly did NOT want them in there because I'm a cliffy hater too. Thank you for hanging around and please enjoy the fic!!!
Chapter: 4
Everyone turned to meet Takeru. They just stared at him as if they expected him to faint any minuet now. They all saw Takeru's uncomfortable face with wide eyes filled with a hint of fear.
Ken and Patamon saw Takeru having an inner struggle with himself to gain control over his emotions. Takeru seemed to win once again.
With all his friends looking at him, Takeru felt ready to run and hide. He looked at Yolie with her favorite purple scarf and glasses in a knee length, dark blue skirt and light purple T-shirt with Poromon held to her chest. Cody had his same hair cut with tan pants and a light tan T-shirt with Upamon on the desk beside him. Davis had on his goggles with a short sleeve version of the jacket he got in the Digital World except it was all blue, complete with blue jean shorts. DemiVeemon rested on his right shoulder. Hikari had her hair clip in the same place as always with pink shorts and a short sleeved whit blouse. Patamon was on Ken's head who had Wormon in his arms. Everyone looked at him with a bit or worry and fear for him in their eyes. 'Just act as if nothing happened and this will go just fine. All you have to do is calm down.' Takeru put on his mask and said as cheerfully as possible, "Hi, guys. Sorry if I kept you waiting long."
Everyone was shocked to say the lest. Ken and Patamon narrowed their eyes a bit in annoyance that no one else could see through Takeru's mask. Yolie said, "No. We haven't been waiting long."
"What I want to know is why you're late TM. Your usually the responsible one," jested Davis.
"Like I said, sorry. The coach held me up after that last move. Anyways, are we going to the Digital World or not!?"
"Are you sure you're up to it TK? I mean, after lunch and everything?" asked a worried Hikari as Patamon flew to sit on his partner's head.
"Ya, why?"
"Because I think you should take it easy for today and, maybe, don't go."
"I agree with Kari on this one," said Ken.
"I third it," remarked Cody.
"I agree with them too, TK," added Yolie.
"You guys! Nothing happened that was life threatening. Besides, I feel fine"
"Arrrrr! TK! Why do you have to be so stubborn?!" exclaimed Yolie as she squished, pulled, and twisted Poromon.
"Lucky for me, I have no spine!" squeaked the poor Digimon.
"Let him do what he want, you guys. Besides, he's a big boy. He's not our responsibility, right?" Davis cut in. Takeru let his mask falter at Davis' harsh words. The walls of the mask crumbled for only an instant but were quickly rebuilt. That was all Ken needed to see that Takeru wanted to go to the Digital World just to prove that he was fine. "If no one agrees, speak now or forever hold you peace." No one rose their hands, wings, or paws much to Takeru's delight and displeasure. "Alright then, TP, you choose the area."
"Alright," is all Takeru said as he sat down at the keyboard and started to type. "I hope you like it. It's one of my favorite places." After he was done, he turned toward the group, "Ready?" a bunch of nods follow with a cry of delight from Upamon, "Lets go, lets go, lets go, lets go!" the hyper active Digimon exclaimed. "I'll take that as a yes. Digiport, open!"
They all found them selves in a forest near a mountain. Thankfully for Ken, Hikari, and Takeru, it was warm. The others had changed clothes again and their Digimon had Digivolved as well. "What's so special about a forest?" asked Davis, annoyed. He was met with glares form the duo of Hope. "Oookayyy. Never mind."
*Sigh* "He'll never learn."
"Give him time, Patamon. HE is still new at this."
"Am not TJ!"
"Are too. It's this way guys. I think you might find it interesting." Takeru walked off, letting the others to catch up. Davis was grumbling behind them.
"Excuse me, Takeru, but why are we following this mountain?" asked Hawkmon.
"Because it's inside the mountain, Hawkmon."
"Really? Where?" asked a now excited Armodilomon.
"It should be up ahead," answered Patamon.
"You know where we're going, don't 'cha?" teased Takeru.
"Yep. I should anyway,"
"Hey everyone! There's a big square hole in the middle of the mountain!"
"That's it! Nice work, Cody! You found it!" Takeru exclaimed.
"I still don't get what the bit deal is about a cave you two," Davis said, board.
"Well, for your information, Davis. This is where I got my crest of Hope."
"What!?" was all Davis could say.
"Really? Wow! That's cool," said Veemon.
"This is really where you got your crest, TK?" asked Hikari.
"It sure is. Patamon and I haven't seen this place in almost over four years now."
"And that's not even the best part! Wait 'till you see what's inside!" added Patamon.
"Alright, you've done it. You've stirred my interest. Let's go," said Ken.
As they walked inside, they came across a gold tiled room with strange symbols engraved in black on the floor, ceiling, and both walls. The five Digidestined and their partners stood in awe at the sight. Ken was the one to speak for all of them, "Wow."
"Just like I remember it. What do you think, Patamon?"
"Mmmhmm. I wonder if the desert is still there."
"Desert?" asked Davis.
"Yep, on the other side of this cave. It opens up into the mouth of a sphinx."
"This I've got'a see!" exclaimed Gatomon.
"Hey! Wait for me!" yelled Hikari.
Everyone ran after the Digifeline to catch up. Gatomon was the first to get to the opening. Everyone stared out over the vast land of sand. "This is where Sora got her crest, where we defeated Etamon, and where Tai disappeared," informed Patamon.
"Wow! So this plash has a lot of meaning to it. You were right TK, this is cool, hot, cool," commented Veemon.
"Ya, TB. But it's too hot for my liking. I'm going back into the cave."
"Me too. I just can't stand the heat!" Yolie said. A round of nods followed her from everyone. With on last, longing look, Takeru slowly followed.
Takeru found his friends at the middle of the cave. They were all talking about the markings and asking the Digimon if they could translate. None of them could.
"Hey, TK? Sense you seem to know this place, can you tell us what it says on the walls?" asked Cody.
"I was wondering too," Ken added.
"Sorry, no. All that I know about it is that it's written in Digicode. What about you, Patamon? You translated Digicode for me at Primary Village once."
"Ya, I did. But this seems to be written in Ancient Digicode so sorry. I don't know what it says. You can still show them the map that Izzy found though!"
"A map?" inquired Yolie.
"Mmmhmm," Takeru hummed as he nodded his head. He took out a folded portable keyboard and his D-terminal from his back pockets and hooked them up. "In case you're wondering, I'm borrowing the board from Izzy," se said, answering his friend's questioning looks.
After a full minuet of typing, a holographic sphere appeared, causing those that were new there to jump. "This is what Izzy found. This is the Internet web of the Digital World and this," he said indicating a second sphere as it appeared, "is the Real World's Internet web," Takeru explained. "Izzy found that both worlds were the same or parallel to each other. He also though that our astro forms were in the Digital World while our physical bodies were still in the Real World. Following this hypothesis, he believed that what happened here happens to us in the Real World. Tai, however, misunderstood and thought Izzy said that we were invincible. We now know though that is not true and that both our astro forms and our physical bodies are teleported between worlds. What is between the two worlds is still a mystery. As for the writing, all I can say is that Izzy and I are trying to decipher it with little to no luck."
"Thanks for the lecture professor, but what do you mean by 'astro forms'?" Davis inquired.
"An astro form is like a ghost duplicate of your self," answered Ken.
"Oh."
"Where did you learn all this, TK?" Hikari asked.
"From Izzy. He's been teaching me how to use a computer to it's fullest. It's thanks to him that I'm in Ken's level of skill when dealing with computers," he answered modestly.
"How long have you been taking lessons?" asked Cody.
"After our adventures with the original group."
"And you never told up you could do all this because." Yolie trailed off coldly with a frown.
Takeru was taken a bit back at her tone and look and simply put on a stoic face and tone and said, "You never asked."
The look Yolie saw in Takeru's eyes made her blood freeze. "Well sorrry. I was just thinking that we could've put those skills to good use." Takeru just lowered his head with a depressed look. 'I hope I didn't hurt him. I know he's sensitive, but when I first met him, he was so cheerful that it seemed as though nothing could hurt him. I guess I was wrong.'
It was a-quarter-after-five when they decided to go back. They were having a peaceful walk back to the TV when the silence was shattered like glass. Takeru was in the back of the group beside Ken. He felt something I his head snap. He took a sharp breath as his head snapped strait ahead with wide, scared eyes as he stopped walking. Ken noticed his friend's stop and turned around to see what was wrong. "Takeru?" Takeru didn't seem to hear as the crest of Hope appeared once again on his forehead. Along with the mark came the pain as Takeru started to feel dizzy. He squeezed his eyes shut and grabbed his head with one hand, moaning as he knelt down on one knee and used his other hand for balance. "Takeru!" the out burst from Ken caught the attention of the others as they turned around to see Takeru kneeling on the ground and Ken beside him, trying to get his best friend to talk. They just stood in shock, as the pain seemed to increase as Takeru gave a yelp in response to it. "Ahh! Aaa. Ahhhh!" they were about to go help Ken when the bushes in front of them quivered and they stopped. Out of the bushes came a deep dark voice that chilled everyone to the bone. "So you are the Bearer of Hope. My master told me you would respond in such a way when I approached. I've been given orders to find you and destroy you later. Next time we meet, you will never live to the light of day!" with that everything had become silent, even Takeru. The light and crest were slowly fading and so was the pain. Like last time, Ken found Takeru's pulse high for a while as it started to slow down. Ken helped Takeru up and walk over to the others.
"What just happened, TK?" asked Davis, now concerned for his rival and friend.
"I wish I knew, Davis. I really do. Can we go back now?"
"Sure," is all Davis said as he walked off, looking behind his shoulder every so often.
Ken gave Takeru a look when they started moving again. Takeru knew that look. He looked down again in defeat. "I'll tell you when we get to you place. I promise," he said quietly so that no one could hear him but Ken.
Once back, Hikari and Davis part their way with the group. Hikari goes up and hugs Takeru asking him to stay safe. Takeru assured her that would. This makes them both blush a bit. Ken walks with the others and noticed that Takeru was sticking close to him. Once the other two go on in, the duo get Takeru's things and head for Ken's place. On the way, Takeru thinks again, 'What's happening to me?'