" Decisions "
[If you're worried about Jason. Good, I like when readers get caught up in my stories. But I hope that this chapter will rip you out of that chair.]
"Lucas," Kana handed a rag to Lucas, "dampen the rag." Lucas did as instructed returning quickly with the rag. She took it placing it on Jason's forehead. "Thanks Lucas."
"Will he be alright," Lucas asked looking to Gatomon.
"I don't know," she replied. "I did all I could to close the wound. But..."
"He lost a lot of blood Lucas," Kana stated checking the bandages. "Gatomon wasn't to completely close the wound." She tightened the wrap slightly, then wiped the sweat from his brow.
May turned to Jose as they patrolled the area, "They look nice together like that."
"Si," he scoffed. "Though neither one will admit their true feelings."
"Let us hope he wakes soon," Toromon butted in. "they enemy knows our location and that one of us is seriously wounded."
"Right," Jose turned continuing his route.
"Kana," Lucas sat watching the two. "Do you think we'll be safe here?"
"I hope so. If they attack we'll be short one person. And it seems they're starting to team up against us." She frowned running her fingers through Jason's short hair. "I wish he would wake up already."
"How long has it been?"
"Almost a day," she laid Jason on the pillow of shirt. "He's gone from cold to burning. But still hasn't woken." Gatomon and Daumon watched as she stood. Lucas stood following Kana out of the cave to the lake. "I don't know what to do."
"Maybe you should get some sleep," Lucas followed her, followed by three digimon.
"Lucas I told you before," she knelt down soaking the rag. "not until I know he's ok."
Lucas placed his hand on his shoulder. "Kana we all know how you feel." She looked up at him curious. "Jose, May and I. We all figured it out. You care deeply for Jason. You should just tell him already. You know he cares for you." He smiled helping her to her feet. "Perhaps the prince will awaken if he knows."
"That was a poor analogy," she smiled standing drained of her energy. "But thanks. I think I finally will."
"After you get some sleep," Lucas commanded with the digimon behind him. Kana nodded ringing out the rag. Then the two of them returned to the cave.
[I know, I skipped ahead a little.]
They stopped at the entrance of the cave looking at the crude bed they'd made for Jason. Without a person in it. "Jason," Kana ran into the cave looking around for him. Lucas looked around outside the cave.
"Why are you guys yelling," Jason stumbled along the outside of the cave. Lucas turned and called to Kana.
"What are you doing out here," He asked waiting for Kana. "You should be inside resting."
"I've been resting long enough Luke," Lucas smiled slightly hearing Jason's voice it was nice to him walking around again. "I needed to get out of that cave anyways."
"Jason," Kana ran up hugging him gently.
"Ahh, wait Kana," Jason grunted. She loosens her grip.
"I'm sorry. I was just," she lay her head on his shoulder. "I'm sorry, it's just." He could feel his shirt moisten.
"Kana," Jason looked down at her curiously. "What's wrong?"
"I was just so worried," there was a change in her voice. "I didn't know when you would wake up."
Jason closed his eyes, raising his hand to her cheek, "Kana. I have something I need to tell you." Lucas smiled looking to their digimon.
Daumon stepped forward, "I think its time these two should have a moment alone." The three of them stared at him, confused by his firm tone. Gatomon was the only one to get a visible chill from his words.
"Kana," Jason waited for the audience to leave before continuing. "While I was out, I had a lot of time to think." He stepped back turning his head to the side. "This world is beautiful. It's up to the digidestined to save it." He returned his gaze to her.
"I don't think I understand," Kana returned his icy gaze with a confused one.
"I'm leaving the digital world," He stared straight into her eyes. She stepped back speechless. "I'm sorry." He turned walking slowly toward the cave. Gatomon ran up to Kana having heard from Daumon that Jason was leaving.
"What do you mean leaving," Lucas asked puzzled.
"Jason and I have a unique link," Daumon bowed his head. "I could feel his thoughts as he rested. I knew when I pulled you all away."
"Why is he leaving," Lucas stepped up to Daumon looking up. "Tell me."
"He's," Daumon saw the iron will within Lucas. He turned his head looking away, "he's lost his confidence."
"What," Lucas turned walking towards the cave.
"You can't go back yet," Daumon moved to stop him. "They still need time."
"Why are you letting this happen," Lucas stepped back angry with him now.
"There is nothing I can do to stop him," Daumon replied. "I already tried. I can only hope Kana has better luck."
"Why are you leaving? Why are you acting as though you have no part in this," Kana followed Jason into the cave.
"I have no place here," he was growing angry at the constant questions. "Look at me." He grabbed a hold of his shirt ripping the worn material. "Ever since I came to the Digital World I've done nothing but get in the way. My scar, my arm. And through it all I've only managed to slow the search for any other digidestined."
"It couldn't be helped."
"NO," Jason paused taking a breath. "It could have been. If I had remained in the real world none of this would've happened. You would still be in your cabin."
"And what about the others," she asked. "Lucas, Jose and May. What about them? They would've been out there lost, alone hungry."
"Luke is a smart kid," anger filled his eyes. "He was on the island. He would've found the cabin. As for Jose and May, they were near the Gekomon village."
"Jason you're trying to rationalize the harsh reality of the digital world."
"Kana I've made up my mind," he turned erratically, heading out of the cave. "I've said what I had to."
"You can barely stand on your own," she walked up grabbing his arm to steady him. "How do you expect to get back to the island?"
"I'm not going to the island," he pulled from her grasp, throwing himself against the cave wall. "I'm using a portal nearby to get home," he stated with a grunt.
"Jason please you can't leave," Kana walked toward him slowly.
"The portals aren't one way. They lead to locations all over the world." He pushed off the wall. He walked out into the light. Then stopped looking over his shoulder at her. He turned walking away from the cave leaving Kana with Gatomon.
Kana went over to the bed sitting down. Gatomon climbed into her lap in an attempt to comfort her. "I saw it Gatomon," she spoke softly. "I saw it in his eyes. His soul is divided."
The others finally returned seeing Jason walk away. "Kana what's going on," Jose ran into the cave. "Where is Jason going?"
"He's chosen to leave the digital world. He has his reasons." The others stood there mystified. Kana stood looking around at the others. "We have to get going. Daumon you however have a choice." All eyes turned to him. "You may stay with us, follow Jason or just go on your own."
Daumon looked to Lucas then back to Kana. His eyes narrowed slightly as he clenched a fist. "I cannot stay, there's something I must do," he turned rushing out of the cave.
"Everyone," Kana demanded their attention. "Gather our things. Jose you take Jason's bag. We have people and artifacts to find."
Jason stumbled looking down at his D3. "It's just a little farther." Looking up he staggered forward, following the directions it gave. He stumbled through the woods coming upon a clearing. "There it is," he shook his head. "Damn. I'm loosing focus."
"Jason," Daumon landed in the clearing. He stood slowly looking to his partner.
"Why are you here Daumon," Jason looked up at the digimon.
"I'm here to help you. I am your partner and I will always be here for you."
"Go back and help the others I don't need your help." He stepped forward staggering past Daumon. Daumon followed Jason making sure he was ok. "We've spoken about this already Daumon. You can't change my mind."
"I don't plan to. But I wont leave your side so easily."
Jason turned to the portal. "Open," the portal opened slowly pulling the two in.
Opening his eyes Jason noticed he was in the center of a large white room. Searching the room he found Daumon lying on the ground. "Daumon," he hurried to the digimon's side. "Daumon what's wrong?" There was no response. Jason scanned the room feeling the presence of another. "Whoever you are, I wanna know what you did to Daumon. NOW."
"I did nothing," the voice came from behind him. He turned seeing a blonde haired, blue-eyed kid stood in front of him.
Jason stood facing him. "Who are you?"
"You needn't get so hostile," the boy smiled as a girl with short auburn hair stepped up beside him. Jason took a step toward Daumon as the two stood before him. "Most people call me TK and this is my good friend Kari." Jason's eyes widen.
"But your...."
"Yes we know. But we couldn't let you leave the digital world yet," Kari spoke up. Just then Jason noticed two digimon behind them. It was Patamon and Gatomon.
"Why are you stopping me from leaving?"
"Look at what you carry on your back," TK smiled pointing at him.
Jason reached around to his back, his fingers gripping the hilt of the sword. "What?" He pulled the sword from its strap. "This is why you stopped me."
"Take a closer look at it," Angewomon instructed.
Jason examined the handle then the blade. There was a small mark covered in rust just above the hilt. "What's this?" He tried to examine it with his eyes but the rust distorted the image.
"Allow me," Angemon came closer waving his hand over the rust. The rust slowly peeled away showing the image behind it.
"You can't be serious," Jason's eyes widen. "The crest of Hope."
"Your crest," TK stepped up to him placing his hand on Jason's shoulder.
"Mine," Jason smirked. "Now I know your joking."
"This is no joke," Kari interrupted. "You needed in the Digital World."
"But I can't do anything. Look at me. I lost an arm and my left eye is all blurred." He turned looking away from them.
"Jason," TK stepped up. "What you look like doesn't matter."
"Save me the after school speech." Jason looked down at Daumon.
"Jason the Digidestined need the bearer of Hope," Kari stepped up. "It's your destiny."
"They'll never save both worlds without your help."
"Look I can't do this," Jason knelt down helping Daumon up.
"You have to," TK stepped around in front of him.
"I'm not like you TK," Jason winced putting Daumon's weight onto himself.
"Who asked you to be?"
"Whoever gave me the crest of Hope," Jason turned an angry glare at him.
"You were chosen for who you are. Not who you're like," Kari stepped up placing her hand on the remains of his left shoulder.
"Kana is the bearer of light correct," he looked to Kari. She nodded. "Then why does she get one of the angel digimon and I get a voltage fox. No offence."
"None taken," Daumon finally came to.
"It's to prove you different," TK smiled.
"Please Jason. Go back and save the digital world," Kari called his attention. "They need you there."
"How could I deny my predecessor," Jason smiled.
"Just remember two things Jason," TK chimed in as another portal opened. "First the stories you'd heard about us, and second your faith will bring out a power deep within you."
Jason turned to the portal seeing his friends. Daumon helped to strap the sword onto Jason's back. Sharing a glance they nodded turning to the portal.
"What the," Jason now saw his friends being attacked by three Ultimate level digimon with only Angewomon and Toromon to defend them. "Daumon they're in trouble."
"Lets show these guys the power of hope."
"Gotcha fox-boy," Jason leapt through the portal followed by Daumon. The two of them appeared in the air. Jason used the fall to dropkick Dryamon, humanoid digimon made of wood and vines. Daumon twisted his body using his Force Strike on Ceramon. Jason landed on one knee grabbing his D3. Daumon landed beside him. Standing Jason raised the D3. "Do it."
Marlmon growled staring toward down his duel opponents. "We're back."
Jason stood beside Marlmon, palming his D3. "And better than ever. Toromon take out the tree. Marlmon lets try something new."
"Marlmon digivolve to..." His body illuminated becoming pure light. The morphing digimon stood slowly as he changed back into Daumon. A long black shirt stretched over his glowing arms, the front of the shirt open. The light started to fade showing his silver fur. His eyes opened revealing those crystal blue orbs. "Jurimon!"
Jurimon sneered at Ceramon. The oversized walking statue attempted several swaps at Jurimon. Cracking his neck he ducked and hopped onto Ceramon's hand running up his arm. He ran with his arms stretched out to each side. Before reaching the shoulder dodged another attack jumping into the air. "Voltage Spiral." Twisting his body he went into a whirl surging with electricity. He aimed his attack penetrating Ceramon's forehead. He landed on one knee posing as he chuckled, "Another falls to the thunder of hope."
Jason ran over to where he last saw Kana pulling the sword from the strap. As he approached he saw LadyDevimon floor Angewomon. Kana tried to support her partner only to be targeted. LadyDevimon's claw shot out at her. Jason slid in swinging the sword horizontally. His attack ripping through to her wrist. Angewomon took aim and fired her Celestial Arrow into the evil digimon.
Jason turned to Kana, stabbing the sword into the ground he extended his hand to her. Kana took his hand standing slowly.
"Jason," she was shocked, "What are you doing here?"
Jason smiled. "I couldn't leave yet. Not until I did this," he pulled her close putting his arm around her waist. He leaned in kissing her gently.
[Kinda nice how I worked in the cameos. Well I liked it and I hope you did too. R&R please.]
[If you're worried about Jason. Good, I like when readers get caught up in my stories. But I hope that this chapter will rip you out of that chair.]
"Lucas," Kana handed a rag to Lucas, "dampen the rag." Lucas did as instructed returning quickly with the rag. She took it placing it on Jason's forehead. "Thanks Lucas."
"Will he be alright," Lucas asked looking to Gatomon.
"I don't know," she replied. "I did all I could to close the wound. But..."
"He lost a lot of blood Lucas," Kana stated checking the bandages. "Gatomon wasn't to completely close the wound." She tightened the wrap slightly, then wiped the sweat from his brow.
May turned to Jose as they patrolled the area, "They look nice together like that."
"Si," he scoffed. "Though neither one will admit their true feelings."
"Let us hope he wakes soon," Toromon butted in. "they enemy knows our location and that one of us is seriously wounded."
"Right," Jose turned continuing his route.
"Kana," Lucas sat watching the two. "Do you think we'll be safe here?"
"I hope so. If they attack we'll be short one person. And it seems they're starting to team up against us." She frowned running her fingers through Jason's short hair. "I wish he would wake up already."
"How long has it been?"
"Almost a day," she laid Jason on the pillow of shirt. "He's gone from cold to burning. But still hasn't woken." Gatomon and Daumon watched as she stood. Lucas stood following Kana out of the cave to the lake. "I don't know what to do."
"Maybe you should get some sleep," Lucas followed her, followed by three digimon.
"Lucas I told you before," she knelt down soaking the rag. "not until I know he's ok."
Lucas placed his hand on his shoulder. "Kana we all know how you feel." She looked up at him curious. "Jose, May and I. We all figured it out. You care deeply for Jason. You should just tell him already. You know he cares for you." He smiled helping her to her feet. "Perhaps the prince will awaken if he knows."
"That was a poor analogy," she smiled standing drained of her energy. "But thanks. I think I finally will."
"After you get some sleep," Lucas commanded with the digimon behind him. Kana nodded ringing out the rag. Then the two of them returned to the cave.
[I know, I skipped ahead a little.]
They stopped at the entrance of the cave looking at the crude bed they'd made for Jason. Without a person in it. "Jason," Kana ran into the cave looking around for him. Lucas looked around outside the cave.
"Why are you guys yelling," Jason stumbled along the outside of the cave. Lucas turned and called to Kana.
"What are you doing out here," He asked waiting for Kana. "You should be inside resting."
"I've been resting long enough Luke," Lucas smiled slightly hearing Jason's voice it was nice to him walking around again. "I needed to get out of that cave anyways."
"Jason," Kana ran up hugging him gently.
"Ahh, wait Kana," Jason grunted. She loosens her grip.
"I'm sorry. I was just," she lay her head on his shoulder. "I'm sorry, it's just." He could feel his shirt moisten.
"Kana," Jason looked down at her curiously. "What's wrong?"
"I was just so worried," there was a change in her voice. "I didn't know when you would wake up."
Jason closed his eyes, raising his hand to her cheek, "Kana. I have something I need to tell you." Lucas smiled looking to their digimon.
Daumon stepped forward, "I think its time these two should have a moment alone." The three of them stared at him, confused by his firm tone. Gatomon was the only one to get a visible chill from his words.
"Kana," Jason waited for the audience to leave before continuing. "While I was out, I had a lot of time to think." He stepped back turning his head to the side. "This world is beautiful. It's up to the digidestined to save it." He returned his gaze to her.
"I don't think I understand," Kana returned his icy gaze with a confused one.
"I'm leaving the digital world," He stared straight into her eyes. She stepped back speechless. "I'm sorry." He turned walking slowly toward the cave. Gatomon ran up to Kana having heard from Daumon that Jason was leaving.
"What do you mean leaving," Lucas asked puzzled.
"Jason and I have a unique link," Daumon bowed his head. "I could feel his thoughts as he rested. I knew when I pulled you all away."
"Why is he leaving," Lucas stepped up to Daumon looking up. "Tell me."
"He's," Daumon saw the iron will within Lucas. He turned his head looking away, "he's lost his confidence."
"What," Lucas turned walking towards the cave.
"You can't go back yet," Daumon moved to stop him. "They still need time."
"Why are you letting this happen," Lucas stepped back angry with him now.
"There is nothing I can do to stop him," Daumon replied. "I already tried. I can only hope Kana has better luck."
"Why are you leaving? Why are you acting as though you have no part in this," Kana followed Jason into the cave.
"I have no place here," he was growing angry at the constant questions. "Look at me." He grabbed a hold of his shirt ripping the worn material. "Ever since I came to the Digital World I've done nothing but get in the way. My scar, my arm. And through it all I've only managed to slow the search for any other digidestined."
"It couldn't be helped."
"NO," Jason paused taking a breath. "It could have been. If I had remained in the real world none of this would've happened. You would still be in your cabin."
"And what about the others," she asked. "Lucas, Jose and May. What about them? They would've been out there lost, alone hungry."
"Luke is a smart kid," anger filled his eyes. "He was on the island. He would've found the cabin. As for Jose and May, they were near the Gekomon village."
"Jason you're trying to rationalize the harsh reality of the digital world."
"Kana I've made up my mind," he turned erratically, heading out of the cave. "I've said what I had to."
"You can barely stand on your own," she walked up grabbing his arm to steady him. "How do you expect to get back to the island?"
"I'm not going to the island," he pulled from her grasp, throwing himself against the cave wall. "I'm using a portal nearby to get home," he stated with a grunt.
"Jason please you can't leave," Kana walked toward him slowly.
"The portals aren't one way. They lead to locations all over the world." He pushed off the wall. He walked out into the light. Then stopped looking over his shoulder at her. He turned walking away from the cave leaving Kana with Gatomon.
Kana went over to the bed sitting down. Gatomon climbed into her lap in an attempt to comfort her. "I saw it Gatomon," she spoke softly. "I saw it in his eyes. His soul is divided."
The others finally returned seeing Jason walk away. "Kana what's going on," Jose ran into the cave. "Where is Jason going?"
"He's chosen to leave the digital world. He has his reasons." The others stood there mystified. Kana stood looking around at the others. "We have to get going. Daumon you however have a choice." All eyes turned to him. "You may stay with us, follow Jason or just go on your own."
Daumon looked to Lucas then back to Kana. His eyes narrowed slightly as he clenched a fist. "I cannot stay, there's something I must do," he turned rushing out of the cave.
"Everyone," Kana demanded their attention. "Gather our things. Jose you take Jason's bag. We have people and artifacts to find."
Jason stumbled looking down at his D3. "It's just a little farther." Looking up he staggered forward, following the directions it gave. He stumbled through the woods coming upon a clearing. "There it is," he shook his head. "Damn. I'm loosing focus."
"Jason," Daumon landed in the clearing. He stood slowly looking to his partner.
"Why are you here Daumon," Jason looked up at the digimon.
"I'm here to help you. I am your partner and I will always be here for you."
"Go back and help the others I don't need your help." He stepped forward staggering past Daumon. Daumon followed Jason making sure he was ok. "We've spoken about this already Daumon. You can't change my mind."
"I don't plan to. But I wont leave your side so easily."
Jason turned to the portal. "Open," the portal opened slowly pulling the two in.
Opening his eyes Jason noticed he was in the center of a large white room. Searching the room he found Daumon lying on the ground. "Daumon," he hurried to the digimon's side. "Daumon what's wrong?" There was no response. Jason scanned the room feeling the presence of another. "Whoever you are, I wanna know what you did to Daumon. NOW."
"I did nothing," the voice came from behind him. He turned seeing a blonde haired, blue-eyed kid stood in front of him.
Jason stood facing him. "Who are you?"
"You needn't get so hostile," the boy smiled as a girl with short auburn hair stepped up beside him. Jason took a step toward Daumon as the two stood before him. "Most people call me TK and this is my good friend Kari." Jason's eyes widen.
"But your...."
"Yes we know. But we couldn't let you leave the digital world yet," Kari spoke up. Just then Jason noticed two digimon behind them. It was Patamon and Gatomon.
"Why are you stopping me from leaving?"
"Look at what you carry on your back," TK smiled pointing at him.
Jason reached around to his back, his fingers gripping the hilt of the sword. "What?" He pulled the sword from its strap. "This is why you stopped me."
"Take a closer look at it," Angewomon instructed.
Jason examined the handle then the blade. There was a small mark covered in rust just above the hilt. "What's this?" He tried to examine it with his eyes but the rust distorted the image.
"Allow me," Angemon came closer waving his hand over the rust. The rust slowly peeled away showing the image behind it.
"You can't be serious," Jason's eyes widen. "The crest of Hope."
"Your crest," TK stepped up to him placing his hand on Jason's shoulder.
"Mine," Jason smirked. "Now I know your joking."
"This is no joke," Kari interrupted. "You needed in the Digital World."
"But I can't do anything. Look at me. I lost an arm and my left eye is all blurred." He turned looking away from them.
"Jason," TK stepped up. "What you look like doesn't matter."
"Save me the after school speech." Jason looked down at Daumon.
"Jason the Digidestined need the bearer of Hope," Kari stepped up. "It's your destiny."
"They'll never save both worlds without your help."
"Look I can't do this," Jason knelt down helping Daumon up.
"You have to," TK stepped around in front of him.
"I'm not like you TK," Jason winced putting Daumon's weight onto himself.
"Who asked you to be?"
"Whoever gave me the crest of Hope," Jason turned an angry glare at him.
"You were chosen for who you are. Not who you're like," Kari stepped up placing her hand on the remains of his left shoulder.
"Kana is the bearer of light correct," he looked to Kari. She nodded. "Then why does she get one of the angel digimon and I get a voltage fox. No offence."
"None taken," Daumon finally came to.
"It's to prove you different," TK smiled.
"Please Jason. Go back and save the digital world," Kari called his attention. "They need you there."
"How could I deny my predecessor," Jason smiled.
"Just remember two things Jason," TK chimed in as another portal opened. "First the stories you'd heard about us, and second your faith will bring out a power deep within you."
Jason turned to the portal seeing his friends. Daumon helped to strap the sword onto Jason's back. Sharing a glance they nodded turning to the portal.
"What the," Jason now saw his friends being attacked by three Ultimate level digimon with only Angewomon and Toromon to defend them. "Daumon they're in trouble."
"Lets show these guys the power of hope."
"Gotcha fox-boy," Jason leapt through the portal followed by Daumon. The two of them appeared in the air. Jason used the fall to dropkick Dryamon, humanoid digimon made of wood and vines. Daumon twisted his body using his Force Strike on Ceramon. Jason landed on one knee grabbing his D3. Daumon landed beside him. Standing Jason raised the D3. "Do it."
Marlmon growled staring toward down his duel opponents. "We're back."
Jason stood beside Marlmon, palming his D3. "And better than ever. Toromon take out the tree. Marlmon lets try something new."
"Marlmon digivolve to..." His body illuminated becoming pure light. The morphing digimon stood slowly as he changed back into Daumon. A long black shirt stretched over his glowing arms, the front of the shirt open. The light started to fade showing his silver fur. His eyes opened revealing those crystal blue orbs. "Jurimon!"
Jurimon sneered at Ceramon. The oversized walking statue attempted several swaps at Jurimon. Cracking his neck he ducked and hopped onto Ceramon's hand running up his arm. He ran with his arms stretched out to each side. Before reaching the shoulder dodged another attack jumping into the air. "Voltage Spiral." Twisting his body he went into a whirl surging with electricity. He aimed his attack penetrating Ceramon's forehead. He landed on one knee posing as he chuckled, "Another falls to the thunder of hope."
Jason ran over to where he last saw Kana pulling the sword from the strap. As he approached he saw LadyDevimon floor Angewomon. Kana tried to support her partner only to be targeted. LadyDevimon's claw shot out at her. Jason slid in swinging the sword horizontally. His attack ripping through to her wrist. Angewomon took aim and fired her Celestial Arrow into the evil digimon.
Jason turned to Kana, stabbing the sword into the ground he extended his hand to her. Kana took his hand standing slowly.
"Jason," she was shocked, "What are you doing here?"
Jason smiled. "I couldn't leave yet. Not until I did this," he pulled her close putting his arm around her waist. He leaned in kissing her gently.
[Kinda nice how I worked in the cameos. Well I liked it and I hope you did too. R&R please.]