A Digimon Frontier Fanfic

By Haru Glory

A/N: Hey, guys! Thanks for your reviews once again. I'm really happy that you guys liked the previous chapters. Well, here's the next chapter, I hope you guys like it as well. Right, now I'm going to see if this fic could get 120 reviews before the week ends. Anyways, here's the chapter, please enjoy minna-san!

Chronicles of Time: Of What the Future Brings

Chapter 20: Confusion Among the Group

"I don't know why, but something about what Kerpymon had said about the rights and everything...he sounded as if what they were fighting for was right." Hitakaru said.

"Are we humans being bullies to them?" Tommy asked.

"How do we know that what we are fighting for is the right thing?" Erika asked, "And to learn all of that right after destroying Assultamon..."

Everyone was at a lost, everyone that is except four members of the group – and this include Takuya, Koji, Katsuya and his twin, Yumi.

"They're confused, aren't they?" Katsuya asked.

"This journey sure is proving to be more and more mysterious." Takuya said, "First, that virus that you guys are talking about, then you guys show up and have all these weird abilities, including evolving into our strongest digimon selves and even evolving into a level that Zoe hasn't reached yet, then all these stuff about Chronosmon and the generals. This sure isn't turning out as your ordinary digital adventure."

"Yeah." Koji agreed, "But why would they be confused now? I can't believe Zoe and the others, not to mention Koichi would fall for something like that."

"But still, if we didn't know any better," Erika said, "We would be as confused as they are."

"Maybe." Takuya agreed, "What should we do? Cherubimon's gone over to the dark side and the others are in terrible shape...mentally."

"We don't have a choice, Takuya." Katsuya said, "I think it would be best if we all return to Ophanimon's Castle and let her know as soon as possible of what had happened to Cherubimon."

"Katsuya's right." Koji nodded, "Besides, our primary mission was to find Cherubimon and retrieve the Ultimagi. And we did just that, although we can't bring Cherubimon back with us."

"Guess you guys are right." Takuya agreed, "We better tell them we're going back. But...wouldn't Angewomon be surprised to see us back not with Cherubimon but with Black, and you two?"

"I don't think she will be." Erika replied, but at the back of her mind she thought, "Because she would not be surprised at bringing us with you...but at something...else."

After having their small meeting, Takuya and Koji went on to the others and told them what their plans for the moment would be. No one argued with the plan. It doesn't matter some of them may have thought. But even as they would not say their thoughts out loud, Takuya knew of what was on their mind, and this did not made him happy at all.

"Losing a battle is one thing," Takuya thought, as he walked a couple of phases from the others. "But losing your will to fight is another."

Koji as well could not stand the current situation of their group. He tried talking some sense into their minds, but somehow, Kerpymon's words were a lot stronger than his. He had one thought left at his mind, and this was that if he could not awaken the group back to who they were before, he would at least try to bring back his brother.

"Your pathetic, Koichi." Koji said.

"What?" Koichi asked, "What did you say?"

"I said, you're pathetic." Koichi repeated, "You should be one who isn't affected by what Kerpymon said. He's only trying to confuse you for the sake of his new master."

"But, don't you think there is some truth at what he said?" Koichi asked, "That we were given all the privileges in this world, we can travel back and forth from this world to our own, while those who are real digimons have nothing but hardships. They can't even go and have a peek at our world."

"Maybe they have some truth, Koichi." Koji said, "But don't you think that's what Chronosmon only wants."

"Kerpymon was sincere at what he said...well, as far as sincere goes for him." Koichi said, "He wasn't being manipulated, didn't you see his eyes? They weren't like before."

"Then tell me this," Koji said, "If he really thinks that what Chronosmon is doing is right, that that was his own thoughts and not something placed over his head, then why isn't he Cherubimon?"

"Huh?" Koichi asked.

"Cherubimon is a holy digimon, he, like Seraphimon and Ophanimon is the embodiment of truth, justice, and all that is good in the world. If he is fighting for the justice of this world, then why is he Kerpymon now? He could have stayed as Cherubimon if that's what he is really fighting for." Koji asked, "Don't you remember, Cherubimon was turned into Kerpymon because he was possessed by an evil spirit...a.k.a, Lucemon, so if they are fighting for good, then why is he using his evil form?"

"How should I know?" Koichi asked, "It's not as if I could read his mind and tell you what his reasons are for changing into Kerpymon."

"That's not the point, Koichi." Koji said, sternly, "I can't force you not to believe in what that monster said, but just remember this: When the time comes when you have to decide which side your going to take in this battle, think about what it is you have believed in from the start."

"What I believe in...from the start?" Koichi asked.

Koji nodded, "It's during those times -- the start of your adventure with us that you understood what it was you are fighting for...I just hope that 'till now you know what it is. You shouldn't believe in everything that someone says, believe in it after you have weighed it out with every inch of your being. There are a lot of people in the world that believes in everything somebody throws them, soon, they will even believe in anything...they don't have a single stand, they don't fight for one thing and they mostly believe in lies...I just hope you don't follow in such footprints."

With those words, Koji walked at a faster pace leaving Koichi to think about what he said.

Takuya saw that Koji had began to walk faster, and he guessed that Koichi still hasn't believed what his own brother had said. This made him worried.

"If even a brother...moreover a twin...doesn't trust what his own brother says...I wonder if Zoe would even trust what I will say..." Takuya thought, "Especially after that stupid incident concerning my wound..."

Takuya was such a deep thought, that he didn't notice he was walking at the same pace as Katsuya. He only noticed it when Katsuya suddenly spoke to him...

"Worried at what to say to Zoe, Takuya?" Katsuya asked.

"Huh? What?" Takuya asked, surprised, "I didn't realize you were walking with me."

"Sorry." Katsuya apologized, "You shouldn't worry about it, Takuya. Yumi's already talking to her, making her sure that you mean no harm in lying to her about your wound."

"She is?" Takuya asked and he looked over to Zoe's direction, and sure enough, what Katsuya said was true. "I should thank her then...if she manages to make Zoe trust my words again."

"You are worrying to much." Katsuya said, "Though I don't blame you. Your group's weakened at what Kerpymon said. Let's just hope that Chronosmon doesn't decide to use his most formidable weapon."

"Formidable weapon?" Takuya asked, "Katsuya, I don't know why you know so much about what's going on here or even how you found out about me confessing to Zoe that I love her...but, I don't pretty much care if you tell me right now how you do or later."

"That's a switch." Katsuya said, "You were the one who was eager to know why the moment we defeated Assultamon and now you're willing to wait for me to tell you on my own?"

"Well, I know what it's like to be forced and nagged at." Takuya replied, "That was the reason why I decided not to tell them about my condition, and look what happened. I want to know the truth, and I just realize now that if you really want to learn the truth, then wait for it to come, don't force someone to tell you or else they'll lie."

"Realization amidst the confusion." Katsuya laughed, "You really are different from any one else! Like I've said, don't worry, when the time is right and when I think everyone is ready for the truth...then maybe..."

"Right." Takuya nodded, "It's already getting dark...I think it will be best to stop and spend the night here...what do you think, Katsuya?"

Katsuya looked over at Yumi's direction, and seeing the wide smile on her face he nodded in agreement, "I think it is best. Besides, I think you'll be able to talk with Zoe tonight...I suggest you use it...the chance I mean."

And with that Katsuya left Takuya and told everyone what they have decided.

To be continued...

A/N: Uh-oh, does this spell trouble for the team? Well, what do you think? Could the group regain their will to fight? Let's hope so, I think I won't put any fighting on the next chapter...I've already though up the 21st chapter and I'm going to write it now, hopefully, you guys will really like it. Well, tell me what you think of the story so far please points at the review button and I'll start working right now on the next chapter. With all that said, you know the routine, this is Haru Glory, signing out.