Disclaimer: Like I said before, I do not own any characters in digimon nor own the show digimon. The only thing I owned is the OC character, who is the main cop, in this story now. Hope you enjoy it. Before I go, I would like to thank my friend, Aly, and my newest friend, Dhampyr17, for helping me edit some parts of my story. You girls helped me a lot. Please give thanks to these girls, too, when you review. Well that's it. Enjoy. Later.

Chapter 2

'Huh,' Hikari thought. 'Where am I?'

She held her head tightly, remembering what happened to her , that's where I am now,' she thought.

She wrapped her arms around herself tightly and felt tensed at the sudden touch on her hand. She opened her eyes wide, but slowly became soft. It was her bushy-haired brother, Taichi. She slowly looked around and saw her family, friends, and... TK OF ALL THE DAMNED PEOPLE!!!!! "You fucking jackass! Get out of here, TK! Because of you this happened!" Kari yelled.

"Sister, what making you act like this towards your own boyfriend?" Taichi asked.

"He...he...," Kari couldn't continue talking because of a sudden rush of tears, slowly falling down her cheeks. She started to have flashbacks of what had happened that started to make her shed more tears. Her tears were softly wiped off from her cheek by a tissue that was being hold by the cop she saw earlier. She quickly turned her face, facing to the cop who was smiling softly at her.

"You're safe now," the cop said. "You're with your friends and family now. Now please excuse me, I must leave for now." He was about leave, but was quickly clenched by Hikari's hands.

"Kari, you have to let go of the cop's hand," Mrs. Yagami said. "He has to leave and do his job." Yet Hikari didn't care what her mother said and kept a strong hold onto the cop's hand.

"Um Mrs. Yagami, I think Kari sees this cop as a close refuge. Seeing what happen today. Being almost raped must still put her in a state of uncertainty and helplessness," Joe said. "This man was there to save her and she must still be lost in her self-awareness and only recognized only a few of us. Her friends...her family...anyone who is precious. The cop helped Kari feel protected and safe. That's why she is holding him so longingly." Takeru slowly moved up, about to reach Hikari's hand, and said," Hikari...I'm sorr..." He was quickly interrupted by Hikari.

"You fucking worthless piece of shit! Don't your think I don't remember what you did to me! You were fucking that French whore of a bitch, Catherine! Get out! You hear me! Get OUT!!!!!!!!" Hikari yelled, almost fell off her bed and quickly was saved by the cop's swift movement. After hearing at Hikari's words, everyone starred at Takeru starred. In Hikari's position, her anger was slowly relinquished by looking into the cop's chocolate colored eyes. His eyes showed her a sense of security, compassion, and contentment. The cop slowly moved her back to the right part of the bed and slowly rubbed her back to give her a sense of assurance of her safety.

"Sir, if you'll be so kind, to leave Miss Yagami's room this instant or I shall be forced to remove you without your consent," the cop said in serious, yet calm tone. Takeru, clenching his fist, was about to go start a fight with the cop, but was stopped by Taichi's dark, death glare. He knew if he didn't get out now, Taichi will give him such a hell full of pain. Slowly Takeru backed away, leaving the room and out the hospital.

Soon after, Hikari's friends one by one bid their goodbye's and left to return home. A couple minutes later, visiting hours ended and her parents had to leave. They bid their daughter good night and asked the cop to keep a close eye on her.

Taichi, bidding his sister goodnight, slowly looked up to the cop and said, "Please keep an eye on her, officer, and keep her safe."

"Don't worry. I'll take full responsibility for her safety and well being. Now go get some rest. If anything happens, I'll notify you as soon as possible," the officer said. "Now go. I'll keep a good eye on her."

"Thanks," Taichi said and smiled. "I just needed some assurance that she is in good hands. Good night, officer."

"Good night, Mr. Yagami," the officer said and slowly walked back into Hikaris room, sitting on a recliner close to her.

"What's your name, officer?" Hikari asked.

"Huh?" was the cop's response. Furrowing his brow, he tilted his head slightly and looked at her.

"Hehe. I said, 'What is your name?'," Hikari said, while giggling at his facial expression.

"My name is Officer Astray, but my friends call me Leon," Leon replied. "I'm a transferred officer from the United States."

"You're an American," Hikari said. "At first, I thought you were Japanese. Were your parents Japanese?" She slowly smiled and focused all her attention to this mysterious, yet complex being sitting next to her.

"Well my great grandparents and my grandmother were Japanese, but my grandfather was Chinese," Leon replied. "So my mother was half Japanese and half Chinese. Later she met my father in Hong Kong and gave birth to me. So I'm mostly Chinese with a lot of Japanese characteristics." He gazed upon her and wondered why her boyfriend made this "angel so sad. "What's your lovely name?" he asked.

"My name is Hikari. Hikari Yagami," the brunette replied, blushing. "How old are you? I'm so sorry, but you look so young to be a cop."

Leon laughed and said, "Thanks for the compliment. I'm 21 years old. So what about you, Miss? You seem immortally youthful. How old are you, milady?" What he expected was an answer from her, but instead he was suddenly smacked in the back of the head. Hikari laughed at his request.

"You shouldn't ask how old a lady is. IT'S RUDE," she replied, giggling. "But since you were so polite and spoke in a sweet, gentlemen manner, I am 19 years old."

"Yeoww," he whined. "Did you have to hit me that hard on the head. Oww" The guy slowly rubbing his head and shielded it, to make sure he won't get hit again.

"Hehe. You're such a cry baby, Leon," Hikari said. "I thought you would be more of a tough guy than I hope to expect."

"Hey! I'm strong, but not that strong," Leon said, while looking at his watch. "Well it's getting late. Let's continue this conversaion tomorrow."

"Okay, Leon," Hikari said. "But...will you stay by me...I mean is...can you stay till I fall asleep."

"Of course, milady. It's my duty to watch over you until my objective is complete," he replied.

"So you'll be leaving me once your job is done," Hikari said, look down at her bedsheets and slowly began crying, tears running down her cheeks. The brunetter slowly felt like she was only being helped because of the condition she was in. Her mind slowly fell into a state of abandonment. Leon knew she would feel abandoned, but he couldn't find the right words to cheer her up. In his life, he had helped lots of damsels, who were brutally abused or been raped, before he met Hikari. The girls, he saved, grew fond of him and tried to start a relationship with him, but Leon always refused. It was not because of their looks or personality. He knew those girls were great people. It is just that he never wanted to push their friendship further into serious relationships. Leon did go on dates with some of them, but he turned them down when they asked if they could go into a deeper and somewhat intimate relationship. A few years after mourning over the death of his wife, only one woman was strong enough to get him into a relationship. Her name was Anna. He saved her from her abusive husband. He helped her, getting Anna away from her pain and sorrow, and soon after, asked her out.

Yet even being with Anna, Leon was still worried, mostly afraid. Afraid of going through that incident again. Slowly Anna tried to clue--mostly pushed in his opinion--him into marraige. Leon tried telling her his reasons for his refusal to marry her. He wanted to make sure he was able to move on and able to have a happier relationship, with no strings-attached. So weeks passed. Soon months, then Anna got fed up with him and left him for a corporate owner, who owned TSC (Tokyo Shinkansen Corporation). Leon knew she wouldn't believe him, let alone be patient for him. He knew that it wouldn't work out in any of his relationships, so he decided to be single for the rest of his life. Seeing Hikari, he slowly wonder how long can he hold his promise. He slowly put his arm around Hikari and lay her head on his chest, gently rubbing her side. "I am very sorry if I made it sound cold, but it wasn't meant to sound harsh," Leon said. "I just can't protect you all the time. I have duties to fulfill and there are people who need me to protect them from harm."

"But...but you promised me that you'll always protect me," Hikari said. "You'd prom..." Leon quickly cupped her cheeks and making sure her attention at him and not the sheets. All the brunette could do was become mesmerized by his chocolate colored eyes.

"I did promise you that and I'm sorry," he said." How about this? I'll promise this time that I'll stay by your side till I am no longer of service anymore. Sound good." He smiled looking at her angelic face.

"What if I don't want you to ever leave my side, then what would you do?" Hikari asked, with a evilish grin.

"Then, I guess I'll have to stay by your side forever," Leon replied, grinning right back at the brunette. Soon they realized how close they were. They could feel the calm, warm breaths coming from each other's faces. In an instant, their lips brushed in a hesitant but soft kiss, leaving their mouths tingling as they parted. For Hikari, it was such an embarrassing and yet ejoyable moment that she deeply blushed.

'What am I doing? This isn't like me. I don't even know him that well,...yet it feels like we've been together for quite some time," Hikari thought.

"What was I doing? I shouldn't even be this close to her. I promised myself to never be with someone again. Is it possible that I'm about to break that promise I made to myself, those 2 years ago. This is getting out of hand. WHY AM I TALKING TO MYSELF?!?!?!?!' Leon thought hardly, scratching his head like crazy. All Hikari did was stare at him blankly, unknowing to what he was thinking about.

'Oh no! He's not thinking dirty, now is he?' the brunette thought. 'No. Leon is not like that. He's a sweet gentleman.' Leon quickly tried to change the situation into a more perferrable environment, but was interrupted by his radio transmitter.

"Leon...Are you there? Over...This is Jim...Answer this stupid radio, you idiot!!! Over..." the voice said, coming from the transmitter.

"Sheesh! Calm down, bastard. What do you want to talk to me about so badly, partner? Over...," Leon said onto the transmitter.

"Well, the gang and I are going to that dance club that just opened up in downtown Odiaba.. I was wondering if you want to join us. You might find a girl there you'll be looking for," Jim said.

Leon turned his head around, facing Hikari, and said, "Sorry man. No can do. And besides I am on duty. A special duty. To watch and take care of this majestic goddess who's in front of me. Is it ok if I take a raincheck on that?" Hikari blushed at Leon's bold statement and started to give off a radiant smile just for him. The only thing that Leon can do back was give off that same exact smile right back at the beautiful brunette.

"Hehehe. Okay man. Catch ya later. Over and out," Jim said as the transmitter slowly faded out. His response was not acknowledgeable to Leon because he was preoccupied by a touch of a certain young, lovely brunette. Hikari paused her hand where it rested on Leon's right cheek. The brunette slowly leaned closer to the cop and brushed her lips, seducively, against his. Letting her feel the surface of his lips. She slowly, yet erotically, licked his lips which gave him such a shock at her actions. The girl slowly gave into her desires and pounced on him. Leon could FEEL the heat between them and responded with just as much passion. The friction between the two soon turned into a heated tounge battle.

Ultimately, the battle between these 2 sexes was interrupted by a sudden knock at the brunette's door. They quickly parted and return to their places, trying to look like nothing had happen.

"Come in", Hikari said. The door slowly opened, revealing a tall, blue-haired man in a white coat.

"Hey Joe!," Hikari said with such great delight. "How are you?" She was quick to hide her anger at Joe for interrupting their romantic moment and Leon, apparently, was also good at hiding his own emotions.

"I'm okay," Joe said, coming towards her, "but should't you be sleeping right now? It's already one o'clock in the morning. You're leaving the hospital later today after you go to the recovery room. I was informed by the doctor, that if you were still up, to put you in bed."

"Okay! Fine," Hikari replied with a groan.

'Thanks for ruining my fun, Mr. Scaredy-Cat-Of-A-Goody-Two-Shoes.' she thought.

After laying her head onto the soft pillow, Joe slowly left, closing the door behind him. The young brunette opened up her eyes and immedated stared at Leon, who was just evily grinning at her. He moved closer to her, kissing her hand and then to her lips. He bid her goodnight and Hikari just smiled at having such a wonderful guy like Leon watching over her. Soon the power of sleep overtook her and she rested peacefully in bed. Once Hikari fell asleep, Leon's eyes instantly changed from happiness to deep sorrow. He placed his hand on his right part of his chest and closed his eyes.

"Oh...Selena. I might be breaking my promise to myself after all. I bet you knew that it would happen eventually. Hmmm. Are you giving me the sign to finally move on. Am I ready to be with another person? What if I'm not ready,' Leon thought and smiled. 'I am ready and by tomorrow at lunch, when she wakes up, I'll ask Hikari out.' Soon sleep caught up with him as well and he drifted into the land of dreams as snow began to fall again in the city of Odiaba

Hope you like this story. Took me the whole day to do it with help on revision from my friends. It was 5 pages long. Worth made chapter. BETTER REVIEW FOR ME. Well take care. l8r.