"A New Beginning "
It's been two days since her return to the real world. Kana worked diligently at the computer doing all she could to try and break through the seal. The first time it took her a month. But she felt she would get it done faster this time. Her mother (of course) worried about her as she refused to leave the computer until she'd broken through. At night her mother would enter the room, finding her asleep and cover her with a blanket. In the morning Kana would fold the blanket and drape it over the back of the chair. To her the week dragged on forever. Her mother entered the room.
"Kana, dear," she pulled up at chair beside her daughter. "Have you given up?"
"I don't understand mom," she turned away from the computer. "I just can't do it. It's different than last time. This code, it's too complex." She looked to her mother. "Maybe he doesn't want me to come back."
"Now Kana do you believe that," Mrs. Takaishi asked touching Kana's cheek.
"I don't know," she replied drooping her head.
"Gatomon." As her mom called the feline, Kana looked to her suspiciously.
"But Mrs. Takaishi..."
"Gatomon," Kana stood up walking toward her, "what do you know?"
"Duamon told me that Jason really liked having you around." Gatomon bowed her head having betrayed her friends trust.
"But why did he lock me," Kana's voice slowly rose.
"I don't know I swear," as Gatomon spoke she remembered something Jason had said.
"Oh no," Kana's mother and Gatomon turned to her abrupt statement. "Gatomon, what if he went after whoever destroyed our house? He could be in trouble."
Her mother looked to the screen hoping that wasn't the case when she noticed, "um Kana? This portal you're trying to open."
"Yea?"
"I think it's open," she pointed to the screen. Kana walked to the computer. Her eyes shot wide open seeing the portal ready to open.
"It is." A smile crossed her face, "Come on Gatomon we're going back." She reached out for her digi-vice but her mother beat her to it. "Huh? Mom?"
"You're not leaving until you go and prepare for the trip. I mean showering and supplies." She nodded seeing how serious her mother was.
After all preparations were finished, she found her parents in the computer room. Her father stepped up first giving her a hug, "If anything happens I want you to come home immediately."
Her mother then stepped up, "Never mind your father, just be careful Kana. And about this Jason, take your time. You're only young once."
"Mom," embarrassed she turned pointing the digi-vice handed to her to the screen. The portal opened drawing her and Gatomon in.
Moments later she arrived in the digital world. Gatomon and Kana shared a glance and ran toward the old house. "The house, we should start there and look for any clues as to where they could be." They ran top speed until they were climbing the final hill. At which point they stopped as they heard a large group of voices.
"We have to hurry," one voice said.
"It's almost time."
"Look we're doing the best we can."
"Someone find that human and bring him to me now."
"Jason," Kana's voice cracked she definitely thought at this point that Jason and Duamon were in trouble.
"There he is over there."
Her Heart leapt into her throat hearing that they found him. She stood running to the crest of the hill. Then froze seeing all the digimon.
In the same spot were her home once stood was now crowded with digimon of different species. Then she saw Jason talking with a Gotsumon. He wasn't in danger; she couldn't help but take off down the hillside. Gatomon followed close behind. As she reached the bottom she dodged around several digimon carrying logs and buckets. Just then the Gotsumon noticed Kana and pointed to her. Just as Jason turned to see what the digimon was pointing at he was pounced upon. (if this were the TV show that turning around part would've been done, like showing him turn three time zooming in each time)
"Um hey Kana," Jason looked up at Kana as she hugged him tenderly. "Something wrong?" He'd noticed that a few tears had slid down her cheeks. Duamon came walking up a moment later helping Jason and Kana to their feet.
"I thought something might have happened to you," she said wiping the few tears away. "You locked me out without even a word."
"I was hoping to surprise you," he motioned to the digimon crew. Just then she noticed exactly what they were working on. A new cabin, larger than the other. "I hoped to have it finished before you came back." He blushed scratching the back of his head, "I didn't mean to scare you though."
"Why? You could have just asked me to return home," she stepped up to him, her face still slightly pink (was it the running or is it something else).
"I don't believe you would have," he commented.
"I would have," she argued.
"Really," he smirked questioning her answer. Even Gatomon had the stand on Jason's side of this argument.
"Well..."
"You would have wanted a reason for leaving and this wouldn't have been a surprise then," he smiled taking her hand. "We've been working all week, but only been able to complete about two-thirds of the new design." He showed her around the site.
"How did you get all these digimon to help?"
"Well I told them I was one of the digi-destined," he showed her the digi-vice tied around his neck. She laughed pulling out her own digi-vice. "I'm sorry I hadn't thought about what you would go through."
"I spent the entire week trying to get back here," she turned away walking under the shade of a large tree. "I was angry and worried."
Just then a Meramon walked up, "Excuse me, Jason."
He turned looking to the fiery digimon, "Yea what's up?"
"We've finished with the glass production. Anything else we could do?"
"Um... yea would you be so kind as to speak with Gotsumon, and check on the availability of the finished portions of the cabin?" The digimon nodded and turned to deal with his new task. Jason then turned back to Kana. "I'm really sorry Kana. I had to seal the portal in order to keep the secret."
"How did you do that?"
"Well back when I was fighting with Nick..."
"That guy."
"Right. Well I heard this voice that told me to raise my hand and accept my destiny. I was confused when I was given two though. But the voice I heard summed up how to digivolve and seal portals"
"A voice," she looked skeptical.
"What can I say, some woman wants to communicate with me. I have no problem with that." Jason leaned against the tree and Kana sat leaning on the base.
"A woman's voice," her tone raised slightly. She looked up at him.
"Uh... she didn't sound nearly as beautiful as you," once again he spoke without thinking. 'What did I just say,' his thoughts raced.
"Y-you think I have a beautiful voice?" Kana blushed looking down at her skirt.
"Well... yea of course I do," he could only smiled. He jumped at the feeling her head touching his leg. He looked down to see her resting her head against him. He looked off to the side, watching the construction. He looked to Kana once more, using his hand gently to lift her head. He then slid down to sit beside her. She wasn't completely out though and gently lay her head on his right shoulder. He scanned the ground finding Duamon carrying a sleeping Gatomon over to them.
"I thought she might be a bit more comfortable," he whispered.
"It's no problem Duamon. I'll watch over her," he took Gatomon laying her in his lap. He smiled to his partner patting Gatomon gently.
"I'll take care of things around here," Duamon spoke softly so as not to wake them. "It's about time you got some rest anyways."
"Thanks big guy." After a week of long days and restless nights Jason finally got some much-deserved sleep.
Kan was the first of the three to awaken. She looked up at Jason carefully sliding away. As she stood she bumped into a Betamon. She turned looking down at the amphibious digimon, helping him back onto his feet. "I'm so sorry. I didn't see you."
"Its alright miss. It's just too bad we weren't able to finish before you got here. But at least we get to slow some."
"How long have you guys been working," she asked kneeling.
"For about 5 days. When your friend came to us asking for help we couldn't say no. We did everything we could to finish as fast as we could. With out cutting out quality of course. If you'll excuse me the Togemon need this bucket." She stepped aside allowing the Betamon to continue his work. She walked around talking to any digimon she could.
After sometime she returned to where Gatomon and Jason were stirring from their sleep. "Jason can we talk?" He looked up at Kana as she stood over him.
"Sure Kana. What's up?"
"These digimon have they been working all this time?"
"Yea. They refused to stop working until I did but I refused to stop. I guess did they did too." He frowned thinking about the situation. "I guess I should've taken more time to rest myself. Much like them I'd lost a lot of energy."
"Next time you want to try and impress me just try something normal. Don't go building anymore homes." It was the second time she'd done it but this time she'd kissed his bare cheek. The pair blushed as Gatomon woke up just in time to catch them in the act.
"Now, now lets have none of that. You're distracting the workers," Gatomon stretched out as Kana and Jason noticed everyone watching them.
"All right everyone," Jason stood slowly looking around. "I'd first like to thank all of you for your help with this project. But I believe you've all worked more than enough so far. So I want you all to take the rest of the day off." The digimon murmured amongst themselves. "And I want you guys to relax tomorrow as well. I wont take no for an answer." They all agreed to meet up in two days and went in their own directions
"Let's go," Jason over to Kana. "They did finish off a good portion of the estate. We could set up in those areas for now."
"I guess you're right Kana," Jason turned walking to the pile of bags he'd had place in a pile off to the side. He, Kana, Gatomon and Duamon gathered up the items bringing them into the completed rooms. The first room was given to Kana and Gatomon. This room was considered to be the master bedroom, so it was the largest. Then they set up the new kitchen, followed by the living and dining room. They had a working bathroom (don't see many of those in the Digital World now do ya). The only rooms left were Jason's room and the spare room.
After they finished with their things, Jason called them into the Living room.
"I know we should be thankful to the digimon who helped build this new home for us." He suddenly turned serious. "But we wont be staying here too often."
"What do you mean Jason," Kana stood from the couch (old parts recycled to make the new couch).
"I mean that while this place is a great place to live in. We are still the new digidestined." He stepped toward her taking her hand. "Kana we have to found out if we have any comrades. And who our enemies are exactly. It's our responsibility."
She nodded she knew this would have to happen, ever since the attack that scarred Jason. Her hand rose slowly to touch the scar just under his eye. "We know there are other's here." Jason nodded. "But could they be our enemy? Or are they just confused as to what side they should be on."
"Which ever it is we're with you," Gatomon stood on the couch. Duamon stood from the couch nodding his agreement.
"The four of us are going into the biggest adventure we could ever only dream of," he smiled holding his hand out palm down.
"Dreams are said to be a form of insight," Kana placed her hand on his.
"Let's show this evil what we're made of," Gatomon inserted her paw.
"In memory of the old we form the new," Duamon joined in.
Nightfall. It seemed as though night had come early that day. As the small group was seated to eat their dinner, there was a knock at the door. Jason stood to answer the knock. A Gotsumon stood weakened in the doorway.
"Please help us."
Jason took the rock digimon in his arms and carried him to the couch. Kana came over with a glass of water for the little guy.
"Please tell us what happened," Jason used a slightly firm inquisitive tone.
"We were attacked. A human appeared near our village. We thought he was friendly, but he had a Snimon attack us. I was able to get away but the others."
"Nick," Jason stood looking to Duamon. "Time we repaid our friends for their help."
"You're not going alone," Kana stood facing him.
"This is between me and Nick Kana."
"And if he has re-enforcements?"
"There's no winning is there?"
"Not for you," she smiled turning to the Gotsumon. "Show us the way to your village."
They arrived at the village within half an hour. Sure enough Nick was standing on a cliff over the village, commanding his Snimon.
"It looks like he might be looking for something," Kana remarked watching Snimon as it flew back and forth destroying buildings. He looked to Kana nodding. "What do you think we should do Jason?"
"Duamon and I will take care of Nick. You, Gatomon and Gotsumon get the innocents out of harms way." Kana nodded in agreement and they split up.
Jason and Duamon followed the same path until they reached the base of the cliff. He turned to Duamon. "Be careful out there," he said with a bit of confidence. Duamon the left Jason to face Nick as he went after Snimon. Jason climbed the path up the cliff Finding Nick waiting for him.
"So you were expecting me," he stood staring down his opponent.
"Like you wouldn't show up if I let that pebble brain leave," Nick smirked returning Jason's glare.
"Why are you here," no nonsense just get to the point.
"I'm looking for something. I heard it was somewhere around here. Though that was just a rumor."
"And if it isn't?"
"Then I destroyed this entire town and its people for no reason other than enjoyment," he laughed looking out at the village.
"You're sick you know that," Jason's fists clenched tight begging for the chance to meet Nick's jaw once more.
"I guess you'd like to know what I'm looking for," Nick probed.
"Why not tell me, that way I know what it is you'll never get," his eyes narrowed watching Nick. He never took this long to start a fight. He was never big for talk unless of course you were laid out on the ground. What was he planning?
"It's an artifact. A powerful," Nick turned slowly to face Jason. "One I'll use to end your life."
"Just try it."
The talk was over now. Nick charged forward.
It's been two days since her return to the real world. Kana worked diligently at the computer doing all she could to try and break through the seal. The first time it took her a month. But she felt she would get it done faster this time. Her mother (of course) worried about her as she refused to leave the computer until she'd broken through. At night her mother would enter the room, finding her asleep and cover her with a blanket. In the morning Kana would fold the blanket and drape it over the back of the chair. To her the week dragged on forever. Her mother entered the room.
"Kana, dear," she pulled up at chair beside her daughter. "Have you given up?"
"I don't understand mom," she turned away from the computer. "I just can't do it. It's different than last time. This code, it's too complex." She looked to her mother. "Maybe he doesn't want me to come back."
"Now Kana do you believe that," Mrs. Takaishi asked touching Kana's cheek.
"I don't know," she replied drooping her head.
"Gatomon." As her mom called the feline, Kana looked to her suspiciously.
"But Mrs. Takaishi..."
"Gatomon," Kana stood up walking toward her, "what do you know?"
"Duamon told me that Jason really liked having you around." Gatomon bowed her head having betrayed her friends trust.
"But why did he lock me," Kana's voice slowly rose.
"I don't know I swear," as Gatomon spoke she remembered something Jason had said.
"Oh no," Kana's mother and Gatomon turned to her abrupt statement. "Gatomon, what if he went after whoever destroyed our house? He could be in trouble."
Her mother looked to the screen hoping that wasn't the case when she noticed, "um Kana? This portal you're trying to open."
"Yea?"
"I think it's open," she pointed to the screen. Kana walked to the computer. Her eyes shot wide open seeing the portal ready to open.
"It is." A smile crossed her face, "Come on Gatomon we're going back." She reached out for her digi-vice but her mother beat her to it. "Huh? Mom?"
"You're not leaving until you go and prepare for the trip. I mean showering and supplies." She nodded seeing how serious her mother was.
After all preparations were finished, she found her parents in the computer room. Her father stepped up first giving her a hug, "If anything happens I want you to come home immediately."
Her mother then stepped up, "Never mind your father, just be careful Kana. And about this Jason, take your time. You're only young once."
"Mom," embarrassed she turned pointing the digi-vice handed to her to the screen. The portal opened drawing her and Gatomon in.
Moments later she arrived in the digital world. Gatomon and Kana shared a glance and ran toward the old house. "The house, we should start there and look for any clues as to where they could be." They ran top speed until they were climbing the final hill. At which point they stopped as they heard a large group of voices.
"We have to hurry," one voice said.
"It's almost time."
"Look we're doing the best we can."
"Someone find that human and bring him to me now."
"Jason," Kana's voice cracked she definitely thought at this point that Jason and Duamon were in trouble.
"There he is over there."
Her Heart leapt into her throat hearing that they found him. She stood running to the crest of the hill. Then froze seeing all the digimon.
In the same spot were her home once stood was now crowded with digimon of different species. Then she saw Jason talking with a Gotsumon. He wasn't in danger; she couldn't help but take off down the hillside. Gatomon followed close behind. As she reached the bottom she dodged around several digimon carrying logs and buckets. Just then the Gotsumon noticed Kana and pointed to her. Just as Jason turned to see what the digimon was pointing at he was pounced upon. (if this were the TV show that turning around part would've been done, like showing him turn three time zooming in each time)
"Um hey Kana," Jason looked up at Kana as she hugged him tenderly. "Something wrong?" He'd noticed that a few tears had slid down her cheeks. Duamon came walking up a moment later helping Jason and Kana to their feet.
"I thought something might have happened to you," she said wiping the few tears away. "You locked me out without even a word."
"I was hoping to surprise you," he motioned to the digimon crew. Just then she noticed exactly what they were working on. A new cabin, larger than the other. "I hoped to have it finished before you came back." He blushed scratching the back of his head, "I didn't mean to scare you though."
"Why? You could have just asked me to return home," she stepped up to him, her face still slightly pink (was it the running or is it something else).
"I don't believe you would have," he commented.
"I would have," she argued.
"Really," he smirked questioning her answer. Even Gatomon had the stand on Jason's side of this argument.
"Well..."
"You would have wanted a reason for leaving and this wouldn't have been a surprise then," he smiled taking her hand. "We've been working all week, but only been able to complete about two-thirds of the new design." He showed her around the site.
"How did you get all these digimon to help?"
"Well I told them I was one of the digi-destined," he showed her the digi-vice tied around his neck. She laughed pulling out her own digi-vice. "I'm sorry I hadn't thought about what you would go through."
"I spent the entire week trying to get back here," she turned away walking under the shade of a large tree. "I was angry and worried."
Just then a Meramon walked up, "Excuse me, Jason."
He turned looking to the fiery digimon, "Yea what's up?"
"We've finished with the glass production. Anything else we could do?"
"Um... yea would you be so kind as to speak with Gotsumon, and check on the availability of the finished portions of the cabin?" The digimon nodded and turned to deal with his new task. Jason then turned back to Kana. "I'm really sorry Kana. I had to seal the portal in order to keep the secret."
"How did you do that?"
"Well back when I was fighting with Nick..."
"That guy."
"Right. Well I heard this voice that told me to raise my hand and accept my destiny. I was confused when I was given two though. But the voice I heard summed up how to digivolve and seal portals"
"A voice," she looked skeptical.
"What can I say, some woman wants to communicate with me. I have no problem with that." Jason leaned against the tree and Kana sat leaning on the base.
"A woman's voice," her tone raised slightly. She looked up at him.
"Uh... she didn't sound nearly as beautiful as you," once again he spoke without thinking. 'What did I just say,' his thoughts raced.
"Y-you think I have a beautiful voice?" Kana blushed looking down at her skirt.
"Well... yea of course I do," he could only smiled. He jumped at the feeling her head touching his leg. He looked down to see her resting her head against him. He looked off to the side, watching the construction. He looked to Kana once more, using his hand gently to lift her head. He then slid down to sit beside her. She wasn't completely out though and gently lay her head on his right shoulder. He scanned the ground finding Duamon carrying a sleeping Gatomon over to them.
"I thought she might be a bit more comfortable," he whispered.
"It's no problem Duamon. I'll watch over her," he took Gatomon laying her in his lap. He smiled to his partner patting Gatomon gently.
"I'll take care of things around here," Duamon spoke softly so as not to wake them. "It's about time you got some rest anyways."
"Thanks big guy." After a week of long days and restless nights Jason finally got some much-deserved sleep.
Kan was the first of the three to awaken. She looked up at Jason carefully sliding away. As she stood she bumped into a Betamon. She turned looking down at the amphibious digimon, helping him back onto his feet. "I'm so sorry. I didn't see you."
"Its alright miss. It's just too bad we weren't able to finish before you got here. But at least we get to slow some."
"How long have you guys been working," she asked kneeling.
"For about 5 days. When your friend came to us asking for help we couldn't say no. We did everything we could to finish as fast as we could. With out cutting out quality of course. If you'll excuse me the Togemon need this bucket." She stepped aside allowing the Betamon to continue his work. She walked around talking to any digimon she could.
After sometime she returned to where Gatomon and Jason were stirring from their sleep. "Jason can we talk?" He looked up at Kana as she stood over him.
"Sure Kana. What's up?"
"These digimon have they been working all this time?"
"Yea. They refused to stop working until I did but I refused to stop. I guess did they did too." He frowned thinking about the situation. "I guess I should've taken more time to rest myself. Much like them I'd lost a lot of energy."
"Next time you want to try and impress me just try something normal. Don't go building anymore homes." It was the second time she'd done it but this time she'd kissed his bare cheek. The pair blushed as Gatomon woke up just in time to catch them in the act.
"Now, now lets have none of that. You're distracting the workers," Gatomon stretched out as Kana and Jason noticed everyone watching them.
"All right everyone," Jason stood slowly looking around. "I'd first like to thank all of you for your help with this project. But I believe you've all worked more than enough so far. So I want you all to take the rest of the day off." The digimon murmured amongst themselves. "And I want you guys to relax tomorrow as well. I wont take no for an answer." They all agreed to meet up in two days and went in their own directions
"Let's go," Jason over to Kana. "They did finish off a good portion of the estate. We could set up in those areas for now."
"I guess you're right Kana," Jason turned walking to the pile of bags he'd had place in a pile off to the side. He, Kana, Gatomon and Duamon gathered up the items bringing them into the completed rooms. The first room was given to Kana and Gatomon. This room was considered to be the master bedroom, so it was the largest. Then they set up the new kitchen, followed by the living and dining room. They had a working bathroom (don't see many of those in the Digital World now do ya). The only rooms left were Jason's room and the spare room.
After they finished with their things, Jason called them into the Living room.
"I know we should be thankful to the digimon who helped build this new home for us." He suddenly turned serious. "But we wont be staying here too often."
"What do you mean Jason," Kana stood from the couch (old parts recycled to make the new couch).
"I mean that while this place is a great place to live in. We are still the new digidestined." He stepped toward her taking her hand. "Kana we have to found out if we have any comrades. And who our enemies are exactly. It's our responsibility."
She nodded she knew this would have to happen, ever since the attack that scarred Jason. Her hand rose slowly to touch the scar just under his eye. "We know there are other's here." Jason nodded. "But could they be our enemy? Or are they just confused as to what side they should be on."
"Which ever it is we're with you," Gatomon stood on the couch. Duamon stood from the couch nodding his agreement.
"The four of us are going into the biggest adventure we could ever only dream of," he smiled holding his hand out palm down.
"Dreams are said to be a form of insight," Kana placed her hand on his.
"Let's show this evil what we're made of," Gatomon inserted her paw.
"In memory of the old we form the new," Duamon joined in.
Nightfall. It seemed as though night had come early that day. As the small group was seated to eat their dinner, there was a knock at the door. Jason stood to answer the knock. A Gotsumon stood weakened in the doorway.
"Please help us."
Jason took the rock digimon in his arms and carried him to the couch. Kana came over with a glass of water for the little guy.
"Please tell us what happened," Jason used a slightly firm inquisitive tone.
"We were attacked. A human appeared near our village. We thought he was friendly, but he had a Snimon attack us. I was able to get away but the others."
"Nick," Jason stood looking to Duamon. "Time we repaid our friends for their help."
"You're not going alone," Kana stood facing him.
"This is between me and Nick Kana."
"And if he has re-enforcements?"
"There's no winning is there?"
"Not for you," she smiled turning to the Gotsumon. "Show us the way to your village."
They arrived at the village within half an hour. Sure enough Nick was standing on a cliff over the village, commanding his Snimon.
"It looks like he might be looking for something," Kana remarked watching Snimon as it flew back and forth destroying buildings. He looked to Kana nodding. "What do you think we should do Jason?"
"Duamon and I will take care of Nick. You, Gatomon and Gotsumon get the innocents out of harms way." Kana nodded in agreement and they split up.
Jason and Duamon followed the same path until they reached the base of the cliff. He turned to Duamon. "Be careful out there," he said with a bit of confidence. Duamon the left Jason to face Nick as he went after Snimon. Jason climbed the path up the cliff Finding Nick waiting for him.
"So you were expecting me," he stood staring down his opponent.
"Like you wouldn't show up if I let that pebble brain leave," Nick smirked returning Jason's glare.
"Why are you here," no nonsense just get to the point.
"I'm looking for something. I heard it was somewhere around here. Though that was just a rumor."
"And if it isn't?"
"Then I destroyed this entire town and its people for no reason other than enjoyment," he laughed looking out at the village.
"You're sick you know that," Jason's fists clenched tight begging for the chance to meet Nick's jaw once more.
"I guess you'd like to know what I'm looking for," Nick probed.
"Why not tell me, that way I know what it is you'll never get," his eyes narrowed watching Nick. He never took this long to start a fight. He was never big for talk unless of course you were laid out on the ground. What was he planning?
"It's an artifact. A powerful," Nick turned slowly to face Jason. "One I'll use to end your life."
"Just try it."
The talk was over now. Nick charged forward.