"Travels"
Once again Jason was awaken by Riromon, but this time he refrained from tossing the fox across the room. Rising from the bed, he stretched out working the kinks from what had free movement. He smiled seeing how his shoulder was nearly back to normal.
"I see you chose to wear those shorts to sleep this time," Riromon smiled jumping of the bed.
"Yea, I wouldn't want what happened last time," he scoffed. Then turned grabbing his vest. Tossing it over his bandaged body. "I hope Kana and Gatomon slept well." The two of them exited the room walking into what could only be called the living room of the house. "Good morn..."
Jason froze as he saw Kana asleep on the couch, a blanket pulled up over her sleeping form. Gatomon lay on a cushion set on the coffee table. He turned his head to the side feeling lower than the floorboards at his feet. He looked over at his partner, who only nodded knowing full well what he planned. The two smiled at each other, and then walked over to their sleeping comrades. Gently lifting them, though Riromon had a bit of trouble getting Gatomon on his back. Helping his friend Jason turned to Kana. He took a moment to take in her peaceful form. Then went down on one knee carefully taking her in his arms. They carried the girls into the bedroom setting them on the bed.
"This feels kind of right don't you think," Riromon whispered to Jason.
"Maybe," Jason spoke softly as he pulled the covers up to Kana's shoulders. "But it is more appropriate." He turned holding his hand to Riromon. Riromon jumped climbing up onto his shoulder. "This time buddy, we make breakfast."
Kana awoke about 20 minutes later; she was confused to find herself lying in the bed. She stirred Gatomon, who was equally curious as to how they got there. Climbing out of the bed she thought about everything that happened the day before. Then remembered the two of them had fallen asleep on the couch since Jason was in the room. She went to the closet gathering her clothes for the day.
"Gatomon do you think," she removed her shirt looking to her friend.
"It's the only possible way," Gatomon already knew the question. "I think I'll stand watch so that he doesn't 'accidentally' come in." Gatomon left Kana to change. But as she stood guard by the door her nose suddenly went into overdrive. Taking in the scent of grilled fish. As she went to investigate and found the table set for breakfast. Next she checked the kitchen finding Jason standing before the stove. "What are you doing?"
"Good morning Gatomon," he smiled looking to her, "it'll all be done soon. But if you want there's some samples over there." He tilted his head motioning to the countertop behind him. Gatomon found that she couldn't refuse the smell of the fish and jumped up onto the counter tasting one of the samples.
"You better be willing to share," Riromon called jumping up onto the counter.
"And if I'm not," Gatomon quipped waving a sliver of fish at Riromon.
"Then I may have to digi-volve and take them all," he returned. The two played their game of words, while Jason finished with the last of the preparations. Carrying the feast out to the table he noticed Kana finally coming out of the room. She was duly shocked at the sight as Jason set the food on the table, then turned holding the tray under his arm.
"Morning," he said with a smile.
"Uh... Good morning," she stuttered slightly then calmed. "Why are you..."
"Breakfast is ready," he smiled. Saying nothing more he turned walking back to the kitchen, not giving her much chance to speak. "Gatomon go on and enjoy the full meal."
Gatomon nodded and went to join Kana at the table. The next thing they heard was the front door open and close. Kana stopped eating looking to Gatomon.
"Where are they going," she asked curiously.
"I'm not sure," Gatomon responded. They stare at each other a moment then ran to the door. Opening the door they noticed Duamon standing in the distance. "Duamon? Are we under attack?"
"I don't think so," she pointed to where she saw Jason. "Look there."
Jason jumped up onto a branch of the tree, performing pull-ups. Duamon was watching him, making sure he wouldn't hurt himself, or so they thought. Curious, the two walked over to them.
"Duamon what's going on," Gatomon looked up at Duamon.
"Jason's teaching me a few things," he looked down at Gatomon.
"Like doing pull-ups?"
"Actually right now we took a break so he could test how his shoulder was feeling."
Kana walked up to Jason as he released the branch. "Alright Duamon, your turn. I got Thirty.... Four." Kana was standing right in front of him as he turned around. She had a serious look on her face. "Hi Kana."
"What do you think you were doing? You could hurt your shoulder even worse." She stared at him angry.
"Hey I was just..." Jason was silenced as Kana gently kisses the bandages over his left cheek. Gatomon and Duamon stood in shock watching Kana as she stepped back.
"Thank you," she smiled turning to Gatomon though her words were still directed at him. "For breakfast and the bed. It was... sweet." Gatomon followed Kana as she returned to the house. Jason stood in shock as Duamon walked over to him.
"Duamon, time to continue that training," he turned looking to his rookie level partner. They started by running laps between three trees.
Inside Kana finished her breakfast and was cleaning the dishes. Gatomon walked into the kitchen holding out her plate.
"Gatomon it was very sweet of him to do all this for us," she took the plate and cleaned it off. "I mean breakfast was great."
"I can't make any complaints," the feline remarked. "It really was good. And I guess it was nice of them to put us in the bed. That cushion wasn't very comfortable." Gatomon went over to the window to watch Jason and Duamon. Kana joined her after a moment. She looked down at Gatomon and smiled devilishly.
"Gatomon," her tone hinting something.
"Yea Kana?"
"Why are you looking at Duamon so intently?"
"What," Gatomon turned looking at Kana, blushing slightly. "I... I don't know what you're talking about." She jumped down from the window. "I was just seeing what they were doing. Besides what about that kiss?"
"What... I was only thanking him for his kindness," now Kana was blushing. The two of them stared at each other then smiled. "I think it's about time we returned home won't you?" Gatomon nodded. Kana went to the room placing all of her spare clothes on the bed. Gatomon entered the room dragging a suitcase and the two of them put in the clothes.
Jason opened the front door breathing heavily, Duamon right behind him. They walked over to the table sitting down for a quick rest. Duamon looked at Jason as he did the same. Then the door to the bedroom opened and shock struck as they noticed the suitcase. Kana and Gatomon looked to them not expecting them to be there.
"Kana are you going somewhere," Jason stood quickly. Duamon stood to help Jason, as he was feeling a little light-headed.
"Well, me and Gatomon are going back home for a little bit," Kana set the case down, helping Jason back into his seat.
"I'm gonna miss you Duamon," Gatomon gave Duamon a hug. Duamon smiled and helped Gatomon take their things to the door.
"Kana it was great getting to know you," he stood slowly extending his hand.
"Yea, I'll see you some other time I guess." She reached for her suitcase but Jason was a bit quicker.
"No reason we can't talk some more on the way," he smiled.
"I guess,' she returned the smile walking to the door. The group of four silently walked together to the portal marker. "Well bye Jason."
"Kana," Jason called out just before the portal had the chance to open.
"Yea?"
"I... was wondering. If we could come with you," the digimon looked at him confused. Kana just stared at him in shock.
"But don't you need to get home," she stated out of curiosity.
"Well yea but, I don't remember where the gate is," he scratched the back of his head embarrassed. "And I need to find some way of getting in touch with them. If I go with you at least then I'll know where I am. Plus I kinda need new clothes or at least to clean my own."
Kana thought for a moment looking at the portal marker. She was thinking of how she would explain this to her parents. She traveled to the digital world again and this time she returns with some guy from another part of the world. She looked up at him slowly, "sure but I'll need your help with something."
"Anything you say if I can get the chance to clean up," he stood at attention.
"I need to come up with an excuse for bringing you back with me," she had a worried look on her face. Jason nodded placing his hand on his bandaged forehead. A bright smile crossed his face as the perfect excuse popped into mind.
"Kana my bandages," he said happily.
"Are they coming loose," she asked with distracted concern.
"No. It's the perfect excuse. I was hurt and we needed to get back to the real world. I guess my foolish behavior is a good thing huh," he laughed.
"Your right," she laughed and turned opening the portal with her new digi-vice. He looked to Duamon who vanished and reappeared a moment later with the duffle bag. Kana looked to Gatomon as Jason looked to Duamon. A smile and a nod and the two Digimon turned entering the portal. "Let's go see Japan," she held out her hand.
"Should be great," he took her hand and they followed after their partners.
A month past before the portal reopened. Duamon and Gatomon returned first carrying a few bags. Though Duamon was carrying the large bags. Then came Kana and Jason carrying a few bags as well. Jason packed up with the bags; so much that he could barely stand upright. Kana smiled taking a deep breath, setting her suitcase on the ground.
"You sure you can carry all of those," she asked turning to Jason. His bandages were gone. He wore dark blue jean shorts and a white tank top under his gray vest. The scar formed well over his now discolored left eye.
"No its alright really," he smiled looking at her. "It was nice of your father to give us the extra futon, with all this stuff." She'd cut her hair to shoulder length, she wore a loose fitting shirt and long pants; her father forced her into it, seeing how she was traveling with a guy.
"I think my brothers were starting to like you," she smiled grabbing her case.
"Oh really," the group started their trek back to the house. "Would be that before or after they threatened me this morning." He the two of them laughed. It took the better half of the trip to win her brothers over. Her father however seemed impossible.
"Well at least my mother liked you," she slowed down walking beside him now. "What did she say to you before we left?"
"Oh nothing much," Jason picked up the pace seeing the forest which was near the house.
"Jason," she playfully chased after him, both laughing.
Gatomon and Duamon glanced at each other, laughing along with their counterparts. Just then Jason and Kana stopped and fell silent. Duamon and Gatomon looked to them. The hurried up to them and saw exactly what they had seen.
Their house had been destroyed. Portions of the walls and ceiling lay strewn about the area. Glass was shattered, furniture smashed. Kana fell to her knees at the sight. Tears welling in her hazel eyes.
Jason dropped the bags he carried and fell beside Kana. He wrapped his arms around her, and she turned burying her tears into his shoulder. His eyes turned to Gatomon who went into total shock. Duamon knelt beside her trying to bring her around. He passed another look to the wreckage. He could feel his muscles tensing up and the burst of anger deep inside.
"Why," Kana's voice broke through the anger just enough to bring his attention to her. "Why would someone do this?"
"Kana," he pulled her back slightly so they could see eye-to-eye. "Whoever did this... I swear they'll pay for it. I swear to you." He knew the story behind the house. It was said to have been built for the digidestined. Kind of like a summer home for them.
"Jason, what are we going to do now? Our home is destroyed," she buried her face into her hands.
Jason stood walking toward Duamon. Pulling away from the catatonic cat. Duamon reluctantly followed Jason. "Duamon listen to me carefully. We have to get them back to the portal. They have to return to Japan," his tone was firm and sent a chill into Duamon.
"But Jason we can't just leave them like this."
"Duamon trust me," he put a hand on his partners shoulder. "I have an extreme idea."
"Alright. But I still think it's a bad idea to leave them." Duamon walked over to Gatomon who'd finally moved, having fallen to the ground. He bent down picking her up. Then turned looking to Jason. Jason only nodded and took off in the direction of the portal they just came from. Kana looked up hearing Jason run off.
"Jason?" She looked to Duamon. "Duamon where is he..."
"I'm sorry Kana," he said in a forlorn voice. Before she could protest, Duamon tossed Kana over his shoulder and charged after Jason. Upon reaching the portal, Kana finally saw what was going on. Jason stood beside the portal his head turned to the side. Duamon stopped just in front of the portal. Kana shifted to look at Jason.
"Jason. What are you doing?"
His gaze turned slowly to meet hers. His voice was withdrawn and desolate, "I'm sorry." Before she could say anything Duamon sent the two into the portal.
"Jason what if she just tries to come back," Duamon asked as the portal closed.
"They wont be able to. Not until next week," He held up his silver digi-vice. It flashed a bright light and the portal was sealed. "Lets go."
Back in the real world Kana crashed into her mother upon exiting the portal. She immediately stood without word. Turning to the computer screen, she held out her violet digi-vice. "Open," she shouted as loud as she could. This of course called in the others in the house. The portal refused to open. "Wha... it's not working."
Gatomon jumped up onto the table the computer was on, "Try it again, Kana." She tried once more with the same results. Her mother stood walking toward her.
"Kana, honey? What's going on," she had that soft worried parent voice.
"That idiot threw us back through the portal," she smacked her palm on the digi-vice pointing it at the screen again, "Open!! Please open." She fell to her knees with her hand on the table. Kana's mother knelt down behind her taking her daughter in her arms.
"Did he do anything to you Kana," her father chimed in with parental rage. Her brothers stood by the door. The eldest standing beside his girlfriend.
"The house... it was... it," she hugged her mother hiding her face.
"The house," her brothers asked concerned.
"It's gone."
The entire room went into shock. They'd all known about the house. It was an heirloom. "Oh honey," her mother attempted to calm her, "It's just a house. A little cabin in the digital world. At least you weren't hurt."
"But... Jason," she looked up at her mother.
"Maybe he sealed the other end of the portal," the younger brother stated. "If he did there should be a way around it."
"What," Kana stopped crying long enough to start thinking. Jumping out of her mother's arms, "You're right." She jumped up to the computer and started the program that had once before helped her find the seal. "I'll break that seal and then I'll break him."
"Um hun," her mother attempted to contact her but she was already in her own world. Shaking their heads her family left the room going back to their normal lives.
Once again Jason was awaken by Riromon, but this time he refrained from tossing the fox across the room. Rising from the bed, he stretched out working the kinks from what had free movement. He smiled seeing how his shoulder was nearly back to normal.
"I see you chose to wear those shorts to sleep this time," Riromon smiled jumping of the bed.
"Yea, I wouldn't want what happened last time," he scoffed. Then turned grabbing his vest. Tossing it over his bandaged body. "I hope Kana and Gatomon slept well." The two of them exited the room walking into what could only be called the living room of the house. "Good morn..."
Jason froze as he saw Kana asleep on the couch, a blanket pulled up over her sleeping form. Gatomon lay on a cushion set on the coffee table. He turned his head to the side feeling lower than the floorboards at his feet. He looked over at his partner, who only nodded knowing full well what he planned. The two smiled at each other, and then walked over to their sleeping comrades. Gently lifting them, though Riromon had a bit of trouble getting Gatomon on his back. Helping his friend Jason turned to Kana. He took a moment to take in her peaceful form. Then went down on one knee carefully taking her in his arms. They carried the girls into the bedroom setting them on the bed.
"This feels kind of right don't you think," Riromon whispered to Jason.
"Maybe," Jason spoke softly as he pulled the covers up to Kana's shoulders. "But it is more appropriate." He turned holding his hand to Riromon. Riromon jumped climbing up onto his shoulder. "This time buddy, we make breakfast."
Kana awoke about 20 minutes later; she was confused to find herself lying in the bed. She stirred Gatomon, who was equally curious as to how they got there. Climbing out of the bed she thought about everything that happened the day before. Then remembered the two of them had fallen asleep on the couch since Jason was in the room. She went to the closet gathering her clothes for the day.
"Gatomon do you think," she removed her shirt looking to her friend.
"It's the only possible way," Gatomon already knew the question. "I think I'll stand watch so that he doesn't 'accidentally' come in." Gatomon left Kana to change. But as she stood guard by the door her nose suddenly went into overdrive. Taking in the scent of grilled fish. As she went to investigate and found the table set for breakfast. Next she checked the kitchen finding Jason standing before the stove. "What are you doing?"
"Good morning Gatomon," he smiled looking to her, "it'll all be done soon. But if you want there's some samples over there." He tilted his head motioning to the countertop behind him. Gatomon found that she couldn't refuse the smell of the fish and jumped up onto the counter tasting one of the samples.
"You better be willing to share," Riromon called jumping up onto the counter.
"And if I'm not," Gatomon quipped waving a sliver of fish at Riromon.
"Then I may have to digi-volve and take them all," he returned. The two played their game of words, while Jason finished with the last of the preparations. Carrying the feast out to the table he noticed Kana finally coming out of the room. She was duly shocked at the sight as Jason set the food on the table, then turned holding the tray under his arm.
"Morning," he said with a smile.
"Uh... Good morning," she stuttered slightly then calmed. "Why are you..."
"Breakfast is ready," he smiled. Saying nothing more he turned walking back to the kitchen, not giving her much chance to speak. "Gatomon go on and enjoy the full meal."
Gatomon nodded and went to join Kana at the table. The next thing they heard was the front door open and close. Kana stopped eating looking to Gatomon.
"Where are they going," she asked curiously.
"I'm not sure," Gatomon responded. They stare at each other a moment then ran to the door. Opening the door they noticed Duamon standing in the distance. "Duamon? Are we under attack?"
"I don't think so," she pointed to where she saw Jason. "Look there."
Jason jumped up onto a branch of the tree, performing pull-ups. Duamon was watching him, making sure he wouldn't hurt himself, or so they thought. Curious, the two walked over to them.
"Duamon what's going on," Gatomon looked up at Duamon.
"Jason's teaching me a few things," he looked down at Gatomon.
"Like doing pull-ups?"
"Actually right now we took a break so he could test how his shoulder was feeling."
Kana walked up to Jason as he released the branch. "Alright Duamon, your turn. I got Thirty.... Four." Kana was standing right in front of him as he turned around. She had a serious look on her face. "Hi Kana."
"What do you think you were doing? You could hurt your shoulder even worse." She stared at him angry.
"Hey I was just..." Jason was silenced as Kana gently kisses the bandages over his left cheek. Gatomon and Duamon stood in shock watching Kana as she stepped back.
"Thank you," she smiled turning to Gatomon though her words were still directed at him. "For breakfast and the bed. It was... sweet." Gatomon followed Kana as she returned to the house. Jason stood in shock as Duamon walked over to him.
"Duamon, time to continue that training," he turned looking to his rookie level partner. They started by running laps between three trees.
Inside Kana finished her breakfast and was cleaning the dishes. Gatomon walked into the kitchen holding out her plate.
"Gatomon it was very sweet of him to do all this for us," she took the plate and cleaned it off. "I mean breakfast was great."
"I can't make any complaints," the feline remarked. "It really was good. And I guess it was nice of them to put us in the bed. That cushion wasn't very comfortable." Gatomon went over to the window to watch Jason and Duamon. Kana joined her after a moment. She looked down at Gatomon and smiled devilishly.
"Gatomon," her tone hinting something.
"Yea Kana?"
"Why are you looking at Duamon so intently?"
"What," Gatomon turned looking at Kana, blushing slightly. "I... I don't know what you're talking about." She jumped down from the window. "I was just seeing what they were doing. Besides what about that kiss?"
"What... I was only thanking him for his kindness," now Kana was blushing. The two of them stared at each other then smiled. "I think it's about time we returned home won't you?" Gatomon nodded. Kana went to the room placing all of her spare clothes on the bed. Gatomon entered the room dragging a suitcase and the two of them put in the clothes.
Jason opened the front door breathing heavily, Duamon right behind him. They walked over to the table sitting down for a quick rest. Duamon looked at Jason as he did the same. Then the door to the bedroom opened and shock struck as they noticed the suitcase. Kana and Gatomon looked to them not expecting them to be there.
"Kana are you going somewhere," Jason stood quickly. Duamon stood to help Jason, as he was feeling a little light-headed.
"Well, me and Gatomon are going back home for a little bit," Kana set the case down, helping Jason back into his seat.
"I'm gonna miss you Duamon," Gatomon gave Duamon a hug. Duamon smiled and helped Gatomon take their things to the door.
"Kana it was great getting to know you," he stood slowly extending his hand.
"Yea, I'll see you some other time I guess." She reached for her suitcase but Jason was a bit quicker.
"No reason we can't talk some more on the way," he smiled.
"I guess,' she returned the smile walking to the door. The group of four silently walked together to the portal marker. "Well bye Jason."
"Kana," Jason called out just before the portal had the chance to open.
"Yea?"
"I... was wondering. If we could come with you," the digimon looked at him confused. Kana just stared at him in shock.
"But don't you need to get home," she stated out of curiosity.
"Well yea but, I don't remember where the gate is," he scratched the back of his head embarrassed. "And I need to find some way of getting in touch with them. If I go with you at least then I'll know where I am. Plus I kinda need new clothes or at least to clean my own."
Kana thought for a moment looking at the portal marker. She was thinking of how she would explain this to her parents. She traveled to the digital world again and this time she returns with some guy from another part of the world. She looked up at him slowly, "sure but I'll need your help with something."
"Anything you say if I can get the chance to clean up," he stood at attention.
"I need to come up with an excuse for bringing you back with me," she had a worried look on her face. Jason nodded placing his hand on his bandaged forehead. A bright smile crossed his face as the perfect excuse popped into mind.
"Kana my bandages," he said happily.
"Are they coming loose," she asked with distracted concern.
"No. It's the perfect excuse. I was hurt and we needed to get back to the real world. I guess my foolish behavior is a good thing huh," he laughed.
"Your right," she laughed and turned opening the portal with her new digi-vice. He looked to Duamon who vanished and reappeared a moment later with the duffle bag. Kana looked to Gatomon as Jason looked to Duamon. A smile and a nod and the two Digimon turned entering the portal. "Let's go see Japan," she held out her hand.
"Should be great," he took her hand and they followed after their partners.
A month past before the portal reopened. Duamon and Gatomon returned first carrying a few bags. Though Duamon was carrying the large bags. Then came Kana and Jason carrying a few bags as well. Jason packed up with the bags; so much that he could barely stand upright. Kana smiled taking a deep breath, setting her suitcase on the ground.
"You sure you can carry all of those," she asked turning to Jason. His bandages were gone. He wore dark blue jean shorts and a white tank top under his gray vest. The scar formed well over his now discolored left eye.
"No its alright really," he smiled looking at her. "It was nice of your father to give us the extra futon, with all this stuff." She'd cut her hair to shoulder length, she wore a loose fitting shirt and long pants; her father forced her into it, seeing how she was traveling with a guy.
"I think my brothers were starting to like you," she smiled grabbing her case.
"Oh really," the group started their trek back to the house. "Would be that before or after they threatened me this morning." He the two of them laughed. It took the better half of the trip to win her brothers over. Her father however seemed impossible.
"Well at least my mother liked you," she slowed down walking beside him now. "What did she say to you before we left?"
"Oh nothing much," Jason picked up the pace seeing the forest which was near the house.
"Jason," she playfully chased after him, both laughing.
Gatomon and Duamon glanced at each other, laughing along with their counterparts. Just then Jason and Kana stopped and fell silent. Duamon and Gatomon looked to them. The hurried up to them and saw exactly what they had seen.
Their house had been destroyed. Portions of the walls and ceiling lay strewn about the area. Glass was shattered, furniture smashed. Kana fell to her knees at the sight. Tears welling in her hazel eyes.
Jason dropped the bags he carried and fell beside Kana. He wrapped his arms around her, and she turned burying her tears into his shoulder. His eyes turned to Gatomon who went into total shock. Duamon knelt beside her trying to bring her around. He passed another look to the wreckage. He could feel his muscles tensing up and the burst of anger deep inside.
"Why," Kana's voice broke through the anger just enough to bring his attention to her. "Why would someone do this?"
"Kana," he pulled her back slightly so they could see eye-to-eye. "Whoever did this... I swear they'll pay for it. I swear to you." He knew the story behind the house. It was said to have been built for the digidestined. Kind of like a summer home for them.
"Jason, what are we going to do now? Our home is destroyed," she buried her face into her hands.
Jason stood walking toward Duamon. Pulling away from the catatonic cat. Duamon reluctantly followed Jason. "Duamon listen to me carefully. We have to get them back to the portal. They have to return to Japan," his tone was firm and sent a chill into Duamon.
"But Jason we can't just leave them like this."
"Duamon trust me," he put a hand on his partners shoulder. "I have an extreme idea."
"Alright. But I still think it's a bad idea to leave them." Duamon walked over to Gatomon who'd finally moved, having fallen to the ground. He bent down picking her up. Then turned looking to Jason. Jason only nodded and took off in the direction of the portal they just came from. Kana looked up hearing Jason run off.
"Jason?" She looked to Duamon. "Duamon where is he..."
"I'm sorry Kana," he said in a forlorn voice. Before she could protest, Duamon tossed Kana over his shoulder and charged after Jason. Upon reaching the portal, Kana finally saw what was going on. Jason stood beside the portal his head turned to the side. Duamon stopped just in front of the portal. Kana shifted to look at Jason.
"Jason. What are you doing?"
His gaze turned slowly to meet hers. His voice was withdrawn and desolate, "I'm sorry." Before she could say anything Duamon sent the two into the portal.
"Jason what if she just tries to come back," Duamon asked as the portal closed.
"They wont be able to. Not until next week," He held up his silver digi-vice. It flashed a bright light and the portal was sealed. "Lets go."
Back in the real world Kana crashed into her mother upon exiting the portal. She immediately stood without word. Turning to the computer screen, she held out her violet digi-vice. "Open," she shouted as loud as she could. This of course called in the others in the house. The portal refused to open. "Wha... it's not working."
Gatomon jumped up onto the table the computer was on, "Try it again, Kana." She tried once more with the same results. Her mother stood walking toward her.
"Kana, honey? What's going on," she had that soft worried parent voice.
"That idiot threw us back through the portal," she smacked her palm on the digi-vice pointing it at the screen again, "Open!! Please open." She fell to her knees with her hand on the table. Kana's mother knelt down behind her taking her daughter in her arms.
"Did he do anything to you Kana," her father chimed in with parental rage. Her brothers stood by the door. The eldest standing beside his girlfriend.
"The house... it was... it," she hugged her mother hiding her face.
"The house," her brothers asked concerned.
"It's gone."
The entire room went into shock. They'd all known about the house. It was an heirloom. "Oh honey," her mother attempted to calm her, "It's just a house. A little cabin in the digital world. At least you weren't hurt."
"But... Jason," she looked up at her mother.
"Maybe he sealed the other end of the portal," the younger brother stated. "If he did there should be a way around it."
"What," Kana stopped crying long enough to start thinking. Jumping out of her mother's arms, "You're right." She jumped up to the computer and started the program that had once before helped her find the seal. "I'll break that seal and then I'll break him."
"Um hun," her mother attempted to contact her but she was already in her own world. Shaking their heads her family left the room going back to their normal lives.