Blast: here we are! Second chapter!

Ken: You deserve a bronze in First Aid.

Blast: Why so, Mr. Genius, sir?

Ken: That mouth-to-mouth resuscitation sucks

Blast: Yeah, it sucks. Maybe I really made it CPR, right Ken? Since Yolei is out cold anyway, she won't know.

Ken: Yeah right Blast. You wouldn't mind saying the disclaimer before I continue? I want to make sure I am still the property of Toei.

Blast: Fine. I don't own Digital Monsters and its characters, including this cute lad here. Are you happy Ken?

Ken: More than ever.

Blast: And also, this is the chapter where one of my alter egos, Eli Kumara will appear. Reviews people!!!

CHAPTER II: OF THE BLUE AND PURPLE

Yolei regained consciousness. "Am I in heaven or something?" she asked dumbly, clutching her head. She took her glasses from the side table and wore it. Looking around, she guessed she must've been carried out. But thinking about the events the other night, all she could remember was passing out, then someone blowing air to her lungs by mouth-to-mouth. She blushed, wishing that the person doing that were female. Remembering what she was supposed to do, she sprang up.

"My report!" she exclaimed, jumping out of bed. She was still in her normal clothes, minus her socks. "Oh damn! My report! I'm going to be late!" she ran out, only succeeding in making her trip on her own feet and fell, if not for someone to catch her. She looked up, at a pair of purple eyes.

"Hey, what are you doing up?" he asked, still holding her. Seeing the confused look on Yolei's face, he smiled. "Don't worry. I took all your paperwork with me, Yolei. It's in the living room."

"How..." Yolei looked at the handsome man. She felt her cheeks burn with familiarity. She only knew one man with blue hair and purple eyes. "Ken?"

"Long time no see." Ken looked at the lavender haired woman, who seems to be blushing. "Say your thank you later." Looking at Yolei rather confused, he took her up to her feet. "I DID save your life."

This only succeeded in making Yolei blush even further. If anyone else would see her, she almost looks like a raspberry. All of these thoughts were washed out when both of them heard rumbling. "Eh, Ken, you wouldn't have anything to eat, have you?"

Ken chuckled. "I was just preparing breakfast when I thought of waking you up." He answered. "I think you were preparing something to eat when that oven was trying to kill you, so I think you must be hungry right now."

The two went out to the kitchen and each take a seat. "So, what happened to you these past years, Ken? I didn't hear from you." Yolei started, taking in what food is there.

"Well, I was studying further, then after college, I landed working as a cop. But later on, I was promoted until I decided to work as an undercover detective." Ken answered. "How about you? I didn't saw you after the fight with Bellavandemon."

"Well, I decided to work in some office. But then, I was promoted as an executive secretary, but if I miss a report, I'll be demoted." She answered.

"Don't worry about that." Ken replied, sipping his coffee. "I already phoned your office just this morning, Aralias Firm, was it? Yes, after talking to them about the events last night, they pardoned you of the late report and will give you a week's vacation to rest."

"You actually did that, Ken?" Yolei asked in disbelief. "How did you convince those people to actually give me a day-off?"

"Well," Ken replied, grinning as he ran his fingers to his hair. "The manager of the firm seems to know me well. I just used that as an advantage." Looking at Yolei's still unbelieving look, he shrugged his shoulders. "Let's say I have this...sex appeal, that no one can resist."

Yolei nearly fell off her chair. "Ken, you never cease to amaze me." She said, holding her laughter. She didn't saw it coming. Ken was never like that, but after fifteen years, she didn't know what changed the blue haired guy.

"I have a few days off." Ken said, changing the already uneasy topic. "How about we try to meet the others? I never heard from them a long time."

"Yes, sure." Yolei answered. "I can finish my report in only half a day, and I'm feeling better." She sipped her coffee. "Ken, thank you."

Ken perked up. "Thank me? For what?"

"For saving me back there." Yolei replied, a bit of red staining her cheeks. "I would've died if it weren't for you."

Ken smiled naturally, blushing lightly. "Anything for an old friend." He looked back at Yolei's brown eyes, wondering what she could be thinking now.

The day was quite bright. Not that the other days were bright, Yolei mentally objected. Just that the day is brighter now. What with Ken Ichijouji walking beside her, and all the people staring at her as if she had grown an extra head. But she doesn't mind. Neither does Ken.

"So, Ken, who are going to see first?" Yolei asked, wondering what direction Ken is heading.

"Since the Kindergarten School is nearer, I think we should see Kari first." Ken replied. "As I'm sure you miss her."

Kari was Yolei's Jogress partner, and more like a sister to Yolei. The last Yolei known of Kari, she was in college. "So she's a kindergarten teacher."

"Aye." Ken replied. He spied a look at his companion. Yolei changed clothes this morning, and she looked quite good in it. She was wearing a light purple dress under her coat that somewhat matched the color of her hair. He passed by many people just today, and he could heard some phrases like "That girl is lucky..." or "Ichijouji's actually dating a hot chick!" or "Isn't that the executive secretary of Aralias Firm?" he blushed slightly at the thought of he and Yolei actually going out for a date.

A woman approached Yolei and Ken. She was of Yolei's height, with short black hair and black eyes. A friendly smile was plastered on her face. "Inoue, I never knew you and Mr. Ichijouji were an item."

"Please, Kumara," Yolei replied, exasperated. "I am on my day-off."

Ken suddenly coughs. Yolei looked at her companion and realized something. "Oh, how rude of me. Ken, this is Eli Kumara, a friend in college and also in the Firm. Eli, this is Ken Ichijouji. One of the persons I've been telling you of my elementary days."

"A pleasure meeting you." Eli said, extending a hand. Ken accepted the hand.

"Did you tell her about...?" Ken whispered, but Yolei shook her head, knowing that Ken would be asking of the Digital World.

"Not a chance."

Eli walked alongside Yolei while re-narrating the significant events that happened, including the moments when Yolei was reminiscing about the past. That includes the times that Yolei admitted to the whole world that she *loved* Ken Ichijouji. (Author's note: I'll narrate this part for the love of it!)

"We were kind of playing truth or consequence while we were in summer camp." Eli began. "And the bottle pointed Yolei."

"Eli, don't you DARE tell!" Yolei threatened her, which was having no effect on the black haired woman. Ken, however, was curious.

"Go on." He said. Yolei blushed furiously. Eli smirked.

"Well, he kind of asked for it." Eli replied. "Well, to continue, Yolei didn't want to let us know the truth about herself, so she chose consequence." Sneaking a glance at the red-faced Yolei, she decided to continue. "I was the one who spun the bottle, so I got to order her. Well, I ordered her to climb up the tree house..."

"What was tree house got to do with it?" Ken asked.

"I ordered her to climb to the tree house and shout to the whole world she loved the guy she used to tell me during our break. Of course, she obeyed, knowing he would never hear her. So, in a loud voice, she shouted."

"Who is that guy?" Ken asked. Eli looked at him as if he had grown an extra head. She went to Ken's side, and tapped his shoulder.

"If you really want to know, Ichijouji, I'll tell you." Eli whispered something in Ken's ear, and instantly, one could see his cheeks stained with red. "That was a great thing to say, is it not?"

"Uh, I....think so." Ken answered, hiding his flustered cheeks. Eli laughed.

"Well, I still have my own problems to deal with Inoue, Ichijouji." Eli declared, separating ways from the two. "I better get going."

Yolei waved a hand. "See you later, Eli. Please give Bel my love." She added with a wink, making Eli blush. Eli disappeared from view.

"Bel?" Ken inquired. Yolei giggled.

"Her boyfriend's nick." She answered. "During breaks, while I am busy reminiscing about the past, as Eli said, she is busy making out with him. I didn't even thought she'd hear me."

Ken couldn't help but be amused. They stopped walking when they saw the Kindergarten School. "We're here."

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Blast: That's the second chapter! Next chapter will include our very kawaii non-canon couple Takeru and Hikari!

Ken: :'Sweat dropped' looked at Yolei:. Hey, Yolei, you wouldn't mind trading places with me for a while? I don't feel comfortable here.

Yolei: I'll take your place in only one chapter, Ken! Bai Bai!