" Winds of Change "
(A/N: I was asked a good question not long ago. Is Jason the new goggle head? Well, the answer to that question.. will be revealed in upcoming chapters.)
Kana and Jason had not seen or heard from the two they now considered being digi-thugs. They (all the digimon from before and the human) finished the house this time taking their time. One day Jason stepped out of the house just after lunch and gazed at his surroundings. It was beautiful but something was missing. He needed something he couldn't figure out what.
"Jason," Kana stepped out of the house. She'd noticed how his expressions and moods had changed lately. He turned looking to her. She could see it again, that somber look in his eyes, though his face feebly tried to hide that look. "Is something bothering you?"
"No, I'm perfectly fine," he was lying to her, poorly but nevertheless.
"Jason," she took his arm against her chest, this usually got him to tell her anything. "I know something's wrong. Please tell me."
"It's nothing, really," he pulled his arm away. Kana was shocked. It didn't work. He must really be down. She had to think. What could she do to make him feel better?
"I have an Idea why don't we go home," she smiled stepping in front of him.
"We just got back from a visit to you're home," he replied.
"I mean you home," she smiled seeing his response. She could almost see a smile form. "Marlmon is a great tracker. So why don't we have him track down the portal which leads to your home"
"Kana you're a genius," he hugged her tightly. Then slowly releasing her, their eyes met in a way they hadn't before. They gazed into the voids of the others eyes. Almost as if they were magnetized they slowly drew closer to the other. Kana's eyes slowly closed. Then Jason's copied. Their breaths swirled within the shrinking space between them.
"Jason," Riromon came out to find him followed by Gatomon (she was asked to look over the little troublemaker). They found Jason and Kana breathing kind of hard standing about two feet apart facing opposite directions. "Is something wrong? Why are you two breathing hard?"
"Um... Riromon," Gatomon grabbed the little foxes tail. "I think there's more leftovers on the counter."
"Nope I ate them all," he admitted innocently.
"Not the leftovers I hid from you," she hissed at Riromon.
"Really yum," Riromon turned running back inside.
"Kana," Gatomon sighed. "I have children like that... just delete me."
"Huh... oh sure Gatomon," she sounded completely distant. After a moment she turned to Jason. "So how bout we find that portal." She could feel her cheeks burn just speaking to him.
"Sure." He bit his lips thinking as cold as possible. He glanced over his shoulder to her seeing her glance back. The turned and walked into the house calling Riromon. He found Riromon tied down on the couch. "Alright buddy, we have some work to do," Jason held out his digi-vice, and Riromon became Daumon. The ropes lay torn to bits.
"Thanks," Daumon stood.
"Hold it," Daumon looked to him. "We need to find something important." Daumon stopped and looked to Jason. "That's right. We're going home."
"Lets do it." Jason raised the digi-vice once more. Daumon smiled as he changed again into Marlmon. He walked over to Jason. "Let's go already."
"You get pretty testy when digi-vovle you know that," Jason smiled and went outside seeing Kana and Gatomon standing there holding his duffle bag.
"You almost forgot your bag," Kana handed the bag to him.
"Kana," he reached for her hand rather that the strap. "I want you to come with us."
"You too Gatomon," Marlmon smiled deceitfully at her. He walked over nuzzling her gently. "I'm kidding of course."
"They look pretty cute together," Kana said standing next to Jason, forgetting he had a hold of her hand.
"Look who's talking," Gatomon motioned to their hands. They looked to each other.
"Will you guys come with us?"
"I'm not sure."
Jason smiled deviously getting a playful thought. Holding her hand, so that she couldn't pull it away. He dropped to one knee looking up at her. Gatomon stood in shock. Marlmon poked her in the back trying to tell her what was actually going on. Kana just stared at Jason. "Kana it would be an honor. If you..."
"Stop don't..." she pulled her hand away forcefully.
"If you would join me on this trip." She looked at him tears welling up. He stood slowly, "Kana I need you."
"I..."
"Please." His hand rose to cup her cheek. She could feel warmth unlike any she'd ever experienced. Her eyes Closed slowly as a single tear slid down her cheek. Jason gently wiped the tear away with his thumb. "I can't do this without you."
She bowed her head. He lifted her chin slowly. He leaned in placing his lips to her. Her eyes shot wide open. She wanted to but couldn't pull away. Her heart felt as though it would burst. He finally pulled away leaving her wanting more. She nodded answering his question.
"It's about time he did that," Marlmon whispered to Gatomon.
"I know," Gatomon replied.
"Jason," Kana looked up at him. "I'm kind of scared. I've never been to America before."
"Don't worry it's not much different than Japan." He smiled grabbing his bag. "You just need to trust me." He smiled touching her cheek once more.
"I do trust you," she hugged him suddenly. He smiled returning the embrace. He walked her into the house helping her gather her things (though certain items were off limits of course). They left following Marlmon as he searched for traces of the portal they all sought from so long. After half a day's search they'd finally found the portal home.
Jason stopped looking from the portal to his new friends. 'How will they react,' he thought. 'I'm no longer the same person. Or am I?' Insecure thoughts filled his mind as he stood before the exit to his home. He couldn't move. The thought that he'd changed had freaked him out. But if he had stayed the same as before. He looked to his partner, who'd just dedigivolved back to Daumon. 'I have changed from the way I was, physically and mentally.'
"Jason," Daumon stepped up placing his hand on Jason's shoulder. "Jason. We're waiting on you." Jason glanced at them. He took a moment to gather his thoughts and forced a smile. With a nod he held out his hand to Kana. She took his hand and followed slowly into the portal.
After about three weeks the two returned through the portal. Once again Jason and Daumon were voted to carry the heavy bags. Jason was wearing his favorite of outfit this time; black shoes, gray shorts, white tank top and the usual vest. Kana laughed using her new spray bottle on Jason. She was wearing a new outfit; white and blue shoes, a blue jean skirt, and gray spaghetti strap top. The team walked casually back to the house when a sound caught Gatomon's attention. Daumon stopped looking to Gatomon, then the bush she'd been staring at. However Jason and Kana had been talking and hadn't noticed their digimon stop. The two digimon set down their packages and advanced on the bush. They pounced upon the bush grabbing a hold of what hid within.
"Hey, let me go," Jason and Kana turned toward the voice dropping everything they held. They saw Daumon holding a young boy by his arms. The boy wore khaki dress pants and a white shirt under a open buttoned silk blue dress shirt. His clothes were a bit torn, telling them he'd bee in the forest east of their current location. "I said let go you pompous fur ball," his accent pointed toward British backgrounds.
"Daumon set him down," Jason set down his bags, which were filled with food supplies. Daumon lowered the kid just enough so that he could stand. "Now who are you?"
"Good. Now get this pretentious excuse for a walking fur coat to put me down," the boy struggled to free himself, but Daumon held.
"Just calm down ok," Jason stepped toward the kid and his partner. "We wont hurt you I promise. Daumon release him."
"Like I'm to believe you," he pulled away from the digimon backing toward the bush. He glanced over his shoulder then back to the group. "I know what you're after and you wont get it."
"Come on kid quit being so paranoid," Jason smiled holding out his hand.
"Kid? My name is Lucas and I'll show you I'm not some kid." He turned yelling into the bushes, "Attack now." Just then a rookie level digimon sprung out of the branches landing in front of Lucas. A blue insect, slightly resembling to a dragonfly, about 4' in length. It's skin seemed hard as armor, wings like crystal blades. "Now Kaleidomon hit them with your Wind Slicer." The digimon fluttered its wings, kicking up some dust before stiffening its wings flew forward. Daumon dodged only obtaining a small cut in his arm from the wings' tip.
"Daumon don't fight back," Kana called out stepping up. This caught everyone's attention. She cautiously approached Lucas as Kaleidomon landed between them. "Lucas," she spoke using a soft comforting tone, "My names Kana and this is Jason. We live in a cabin near here. Would you like to see it?"
"Kana, what if," Jason stopped in mid-sentence as she tossed him an unfriendly glared. He looked to Daumon, motioning him to step back.
"We have plenty of food. Would you like some?" She smiled kneeling with her hand out. Lucas passed a glance from her to Jason and back. He couldn't understand what was going on. Should he trust them? "I noticed your digimon is hurt. He could use some rest." Lucas looked at her shocked. Jason gave her the same look then turned to Kaleidomon. She was right; he was completely winded and a bit bruised.
"Daumon let's get the bags," Jason smirked. "Say kid, we have plenty of room at the cabin. And some bandages for your friend." As Jason bent over to grab the bags a rock smacked his forehead. With a sigh he lifted the bags, "I'll give you only one free shot per day junior."
Just as Lucas was about to throw another rock, Kana caught his hand. "Come on. Let's go." She held his wrist half dragging the child behind her. Jason and Daumon had picked up the extra bags; since Kana had her hands full with Lucas.
Once they finally reached the cabin. Gatomon opened the door helping Daumon and Jason get inside. Jason set down the bags and instructed Daumon to put away the food. Then grabbed the bandages walking outside.
"Kaleidomon right," he walked slowly toward the digimon, "let's get you wrapped up and inside to rest." He advanced on the fly, which refused to let him get near. "Hey Lucas. Why don't you do the job," he tossed the gauze to Lucas.
"Why did you bring me here," Lucas grabbed the gauze looking to Kana and Jason.
"To show that we're not your enemy." She smiled gently walking toward the door. "We have a spare room and futon. You may use then." She entered the house to help tidy up the items they brought back.
"Incase you didn't know a futon is like a bed. Come on. I bet you're hungry huh kid?" Jason smirked motioning toward the cabin. "Probably tired too."
"Don't call me kid," Lucas yelled angrily.
"Alright," Jason smiled holding up his hands, "I wont call ya kid. So come on in." He turned toward the house. "Supper should be ready in a little while." Jason went inside leaving Lucas to think. After some thought Lucas decided to knock on the front door. Jason answered opening the door, "Luke, why knock? You live here now."
"What," Lucas was confused.
"So long as you are in the digital world," Jason held out his hand. "You can live here with us."
Lucas took his hand carefully, "Really?"
He only shook his head walking away from the door, "Go get cleaned up dinner's nearly ready."
Lucas closed the door behind him walking into the living room. He found Kana playing a card game with Gatomon and Daumon. She smiled seeing him and his digimon.
"Welcome home Lucas," she motioned for him to take a seat on the couch. Which he did without putting up a fight. "You play spades," she asked in a friendly tone. He shook his head, trying to apply the bandages to Kaleidomon. "Here let me help." She took the gauze, "you need to put the bandage on tight but not tight enough to hurt him." She demonstrated applying the first bandage. Gatomon came over with a small Tupperware of gray paste. "Thank you Gatomon. Now Lucas this will help your partner to heal faster."
"Thank you very much miss," he carefully spread a small portion of the paste over Kaleidomon's bruises.
"Please call me Kana," she patted his head letting him bandage the digimon.
"And you can call me Jason," he smiled placing the final plate on the table. "By the way dinner is now served. Today we have burgers and fries with a side of tossed salad." They all ate and afterwards Kana showed him the spare room; one of the many new designs. Lucas and Kaleidomon fell asleep quickly after dinner. Kana tucked him in and returned to the living room where Jason waited.
"He's asleep," she whispered.
"Must've had a hard time out there alone. I wonder just how long he was out there."
"He did eat quite a bit," she sat down beside Jason on the couch.
"He'll be just fine here with us," Jason calmed her placing his arm around her shoulders.
"He can't stay here. He's too young," she pulled away appalled at the fact Jason wanted Lucas to stay.
"He can't leave Kana. He's one of us. You know that." He took her hand in his, "True he is young, but so were the digidestined when they came to the digital world." He stood from the couch looking to her. "Plus we don't know how to get him home."
"Maybe Kaleidomon knows," she stated.
"Kana," Jason sighed walking toward his room. "The three of us are the new digidestined. And there will be more." He turned looking to her sincerely, "will also you turn them away if you think their too young?" Jason turned walking into his room.
"Gatomon," she turned to her partner, "what do you think?"
"I'm with Jason on this one Kana. We may need the extra help." Kana stood walking to her room, still unable to accept the fact.
(A/N: I was asked a good question not long ago. Is Jason the new goggle head? Well, the answer to that question.. will be revealed in upcoming chapters.)
Kana and Jason had not seen or heard from the two they now considered being digi-thugs. They (all the digimon from before and the human) finished the house this time taking their time. One day Jason stepped out of the house just after lunch and gazed at his surroundings. It was beautiful but something was missing. He needed something he couldn't figure out what.
"Jason," Kana stepped out of the house. She'd noticed how his expressions and moods had changed lately. He turned looking to her. She could see it again, that somber look in his eyes, though his face feebly tried to hide that look. "Is something bothering you?"
"No, I'm perfectly fine," he was lying to her, poorly but nevertheless.
"Jason," she took his arm against her chest, this usually got him to tell her anything. "I know something's wrong. Please tell me."
"It's nothing, really," he pulled his arm away. Kana was shocked. It didn't work. He must really be down. She had to think. What could she do to make him feel better?
"I have an Idea why don't we go home," she smiled stepping in front of him.
"We just got back from a visit to you're home," he replied.
"I mean you home," she smiled seeing his response. She could almost see a smile form. "Marlmon is a great tracker. So why don't we have him track down the portal which leads to your home"
"Kana you're a genius," he hugged her tightly. Then slowly releasing her, their eyes met in a way they hadn't before. They gazed into the voids of the others eyes. Almost as if they were magnetized they slowly drew closer to the other. Kana's eyes slowly closed. Then Jason's copied. Their breaths swirled within the shrinking space between them.
"Jason," Riromon came out to find him followed by Gatomon (she was asked to look over the little troublemaker). They found Jason and Kana breathing kind of hard standing about two feet apart facing opposite directions. "Is something wrong? Why are you two breathing hard?"
"Um... Riromon," Gatomon grabbed the little foxes tail. "I think there's more leftovers on the counter."
"Nope I ate them all," he admitted innocently.
"Not the leftovers I hid from you," she hissed at Riromon.
"Really yum," Riromon turned running back inside.
"Kana," Gatomon sighed. "I have children like that... just delete me."
"Huh... oh sure Gatomon," she sounded completely distant. After a moment she turned to Jason. "So how bout we find that portal." She could feel her cheeks burn just speaking to him.
"Sure." He bit his lips thinking as cold as possible. He glanced over his shoulder to her seeing her glance back. The turned and walked into the house calling Riromon. He found Riromon tied down on the couch. "Alright buddy, we have some work to do," Jason held out his digi-vice, and Riromon became Daumon. The ropes lay torn to bits.
"Thanks," Daumon stood.
"Hold it," Daumon looked to him. "We need to find something important." Daumon stopped and looked to Jason. "That's right. We're going home."
"Lets do it." Jason raised the digi-vice once more. Daumon smiled as he changed again into Marlmon. He walked over to Jason. "Let's go already."
"You get pretty testy when digi-vovle you know that," Jason smiled and went outside seeing Kana and Gatomon standing there holding his duffle bag.
"You almost forgot your bag," Kana handed the bag to him.
"Kana," he reached for her hand rather that the strap. "I want you to come with us."
"You too Gatomon," Marlmon smiled deceitfully at her. He walked over nuzzling her gently. "I'm kidding of course."
"They look pretty cute together," Kana said standing next to Jason, forgetting he had a hold of her hand.
"Look who's talking," Gatomon motioned to their hands. They looked to each other.
"Will you guys come with us?"
"I'm not sure."
Jason smiled deviously getting a playful thought. Holding her hand, so that she couldn't pull it away. He dropped to one knee looking up at her. Gatomon stood in shock. Marlmon poked her in the back trying to tell her what was actually going on. Kana just stared at Jason. "Kana it would be an honor. If you..."
"Stop don't..." she pulled her hand away forcefully.
"If you would join me on this trip." She looked at him tears welling up. He stood slowly, "Kana I need you."
"I..."
"Please." His hand rose to cup her cheek. She could feel warmth unlike any she'd ever experienced. Her eyes Closed slowly as a single tear slid down her cheek. Jason gently wiped the tear away with his thumb. "I can't do this without you."
She bowed her head. He lifted her chin slowly. He leaned in placing his lips to her. Her eyes shot wide open. She wanted to but couldn't pull away. Her heart felt as though it would burst. He finally pulled away leaving her wanting more. She nodded answering his question.
"It's about time he did that," Marlmon whispered to Gatomon.
"I know," Gatomon replied.
"Jason," Kana looked up at him. "I'm kind of scared. I've never been to America before."
"Don't worry it's not much different than Japan." He smiled grabbing his bag. "You just need to trust me." He smiled touching her cheek once more.
"I do trust you," she hugged him suddenly. He smiled returning the embrace. He walked her into the house helping her gather her things (though certain items were off limits of course). They left following Marlmon as he searched for traces of the portal they all sought from so long. After half a day's search they'd finally found the portal home.
Jason stopped looking from the portal to his new friends. 'How will they react,' he thought. 'I'm no longer the same person. Or am I?' Insecure thoughts filled his mind as he stood before the exit to his home. He couldn't move. The thought that he'd changed had freaked him out. But if he had stayed the same as before. He looked to his partner, who'd just dedigivolved back to Daumon. 'I have changed from the way I was, physically and mentally.'
"Jason," Daumon stepped up placing his hand on Jason's shoulder. "Jason. We're waiting on you." Jason glanced at them. He took a moment to gather his thoughts and forced a smile. With a nod he held out his hand to Kana. She took his hand and followed slowly into the portal.
After about three weeks the two returned through the portal. Once again Jason and Daumon were voted to carry the heavy bags. Jason was wearing his favorite of outfit this time; black shoes, gray shorts, white tank top and the usual vest. Kana laughed using her new spray bottle on Jason. She was wearing a new outfit; white and blue shoes, a blue jean skirt, and gray spaghetti strap top. The team walked casually back to the house when a sound caught Gatomon's attention. Daumon stopped looking to Gatomon, then the bush she'd been staring at. However Jason and Kana had been talking and hadn't noticed their digimon stop. The two digimon set down their packages and advanced on the bush. They pounced upon the bush grabbing a hold of what hid within.
"Hey, let me go," Jason and Kana turned toward the voice dropping everything they held. They saw Daumon holding a young boy by his arms. The boy wore khaki dress pants and a white shirt under a open buttoned silk blue dress shirt. His clothes were a bit torn, telling them he'd bee in the forest east of their current location. "I said let go you pompous fur ball," his accent pointed toward British backgrounds.
"Daumon set him down," Jason set down his bags, which were filled with food supplies. Daumon lowered the kid just enough so that he could stand. "Now who are you?"
"Good. Now get this pretentious excuse for a walking fur coat to put me down," the boy struggled to free himself, but Daumon held.
"Just calm down ok," Jason stepped toward the kid and his partner. "We wont hurt you I promise. Daumon release him."
"Like I'm to believe you," he pulled away from the digimon backing toward the bush. He glanced over his shoulder then back to the group. "I know what you're after and you wont get it."
"Come on kid quit being so paranoid," Jason smiled holding out his hand.
"Kid? My name is Lucas and I'll show you I'm not some kid." He turned yelling into the bushes, "Attack now." Just then a rookie level digimon sprung out of the branches landing in front of Lucas. A blue insect, slightly resembling to a dragonfly, about 4' in length. It's skin seemed hard as armor, wings like crystal blades. "Now Kaleidomon hit them with your Wind Slicer." The digimon fluttered its wings, kicking up some dust before stiffening its wings flew forward. Daumon dodged only obtaining a small cut in his arm from the wings' tip.
"Daumon don't fight back," Kana called out stepping up. This caught everyone's attention. She cautiously approached Lucas as Kaleidomon landed between them. "Lucas," she spoke using a soft comforting tone, "My names Kana and this is Jason. We live in a cabin near here. Would you like to see it?"
"Kana, what if," Jason stopped in mid-sentence as she tossed him an unfriendly glared. He looked to Daumon, motioning him to step back.
"We have plenty of food. Would you like some?" She smiled kneeling with her hand out. Lucas passed a glance from her to Jason and back. He couldn't understand what was going on. Should he trust them? "I noticed your digimon is hurt. He could use some rest." Lucas looked at her shocked. Jason gave her the same look then turned to Kaleidomon. She was right; he was completely winded and a bit bruised.
"Daumon let's get the bags," Jason smirked. "Say kid, we have plenty of room at the cabin. And some bandages for your friend." As Jason bent over to grab the bags a rock smacked his forehead. With a sigh he lifted the bags, "I'll give you only one free shot per day junior."
Just as Lucas was about to throw another rock, Kana caught his hand. "Come on. Let's go." She held his wrist half dragging the child behind her. Jason and Daumon had picked up the extra bags; since Kana had her hands full with Lucas.
Once they finally reached the cabin. Gatomon opened the door helping Daumon and Jason get inside. Jason set down the bags and instructed Daumon to put away the food. Then grabbed the bandages walking outside.
"Kaleidomon right," he walked slowly toward the digimon, "let's get you wrapped up and inside to rest." He advanced on the fly, which refused to let him get near. "Hey Lucas. Why don't you do the job," he tossed the gauze to Lucas.
"Why did you bring me here," Lucas grabbed the gauze looking to Kana and Jason.
"To show that we're not your enemy." She smiled gently walking toward the door. "We have a spare room and futon. You may use then." She entered the house to help tidy up the items they brought back.
"Incase you didn't know a futon is like a bed. Come on. I bet you're hungry huh kid?" Jason smirked motioning toward the cabin. "Probably tired too."
"Don't call me kid," Lucas yelled angrily.
"Alright," Jason smiled holding up his hands, "I wont call ya kid. So come on in." He turned toward the house. "Supper should be ready in a little while." Jason went inside leaving Lucas to think. After some thought Lucas decided to knock on the front door. Jason answered opening the door, "Luke, why knock? You live here now."
"What," Lucas was confused.
"So long as you are in the digital world," Jason held out his hand. "You can live here with us."
Lucas took his hand carefully, "Really?"
He only shook his head walking away from the door, "Go get cleaned up dinner's nearly ready."
Lucas closed the door behind him walking into the living room. He found Kana playing a card game with Gatomon and Daumon. She smiled seeing him and his digimon.
"Welcome home Lucas," she motioned for him to take a seat on the couch. Which he did without putting up a fight. "You play spades," she asked in a friendly tone. He shook his head, trying to apply the bandages to Kaleidomon. "Here let me help." She took the gauze, "you need to put the bandage on tight but not tight enough to hurt him." She demonstrated applying the first bandage. Gatomon came over with a small Tupperware of gray paste. "Thank you Gatomon. Now Lucas this will help your partner to heal faster."
"Thank you very much miss," he carefully spread a small portion of the paste over Kaleidomon's bruises.
"Please call me Kana," she patted his head letting him bandage the digimon.
"And you can call me Jason," he smiled placing the final plate on the table. "By the way dinner is now served. Today we have burgers and fries with a side of tossed salad." They all ate and afterwards Kana showed him the spare room; one of the many new designs. Lucas and Kaleidomon fell asleep quickly after dinner. Kana tucked him in and returned to the living room where Jason waited.
"He's asleep," she whispered.
"Must've had a hard time out there alone. I wonder just how long he was out there."
"He did eat quite a bit," she sat down beside Jason on the couch.
"He'll be just fine here with us," Jason calmed her placing his arm around her shoulders.
"He can't stay here. He's too young," she pulled away appalled at the fact Jason wanted Lucas to stay.
"He can't leave Kana. He's one of us. You know that." He took her hand in his, "True he is young, but so were the digidestined when they came to the digital world." He stood from the couch looking to her. "Plus we don't know how to get him home."
"Maybe Kaleidomon knows," she stated.
"Kana," Jason sighed walking toward his room. "The three of us are the new digidestined. And there will be more." He turned looking to her sincerely, "will also you turn them away if you think their too young?" Jason turned walking into his room.
"Gatomon," she turned to her partner, "what do you think?"
"I'm with Jason on this one Kana. We may need the extra help." Kana stood walking to her room, still unable to accept the fact.