Losing Light: Purification
Meeting the Shinkers
by: lxlriotgirlx
RG: Hello Hello! I'm in a very good mood today and do you know what would make it even better?
Kazu: What Riot Girl?
RG: For people to review a
lot! hint hint
Davis: (aside to RG) Subtle.
RG: I know. Anyway on with chapter 9!
"Moon!" Rika cried out. The ground under her feet shook as the portal opened. It was if the park had been torn in half as the dimensional rip sliced ruggedly through the terrain. The tear showed the Darkness Plain. Rika stepped back hastily. "Woah." She whispered.
"That was strange." Henry said, voicing everyone's thoughts.
"It looks so empty." Rika said softly, staring into the tear. "Do we really have to go there?" Ryo nodded behind her.
"It doesn't look too welcoming." He joked, laughing nervously.
"Who's going first?" Takato asked with a small laugh.
"I am." Rika replied, surprising him.
"Are you insane?" Ryo asked incredulously. "You could be killed. You have no idea what's in there."
"Niether do you." Rika retorted shortly, stepping forward. As she got closer to the tear images of the familiar shadows filled her mind. She winced and shook her head to rid herself of the visions. Ryo noticed this and walked up behind her.
"You okay?"
"Fine." She felt his hand slide into hers and looked up at the older boy. His eyes were filled with concern.
"We'll go together." She nodded. They both stepped through the rip and looked at what the world held before them. Vast nothingness.
"Let's split up. I'll go one way you go the other." Ryo nodded. The split apart, their hands lingering together for a second longer. Rika looked back at the boy and smiled to herself. 'Maybe he does care.' Suddenly a wave of air rushed over her as something flew overhead.
"What the hell was that?" Ryo asked, rushing over to her.
"Something big." She replied.
"With wings." She heard a vicious growl and saw a glint from the creatures teeth. She gulped.
"And teeth." Ryo grabbed her hand. "I suggest we leave right about now." They took off together, hand in hand. Once they reached it they toppled through the rip. Before Rika could hit the ground, the blue eyed boy caught her. "What are you doing?" She snapped angrily.
"Catching you your Majesty." He replied with a smirk.
"I don't need to be caught." He shrugged and dropped her. She fell to the ground with a thud. Rika glared at the older boy standing over her. Ryo extended and hand to her but she refused to take it. "I can get up by myself."
"As you wish." After getting to her feet she peered back into the rip. "We have to go back."
"I know." Takato and the others ran up to them.
"What happened?" Alice asked, lines of concern wrinkling their way onto her forehead.
"Some sort of bird. Thing." Ryo said. After consideration he continued. "Well, we don't really know what it was."
"It had wings, teeth, and it growled. Good enough bird for me." Rika was still a bit shaken by their encounter.
"Are you okay Rika?" Jeri asked quietly, trying not to gain the attention of the other tamers. Failed attempt.
"I'm fine Jeri." She replied gently. Her eyes were full of worry and her mouth was set in a frown.
"No you're not." Ryo argued. He kneeled down beside her. "What is it."
"Shadows." Rika whispered, staring forward at the rip blankly. "That's all that place is. A shadow waste land." She frowned. "Let's get going." She walked to the tear and stepped through, beckoning the others to follow. They did. Once they were all through the tear sealed.
"I guess we'll be staying here for a while." Kazu joked uncomfortably.
"Who are they?" Henry asked, pointing to a group of people that were walking towards them.
"Let's get out of here." Jeri whispered fearfully.
"No. I don't think they're going to harm us." Rika said. The people advanced quickly, making their way to the tamers. A girl was at the head, followed by six boys. "Poor girl."
"Who are you?" The girl called out. She broke into a run, reaching the tamers as the boys lagged behind lazily. "I'm Zoe."
"Rika." The girl, Zoe, extended her hand and Rika took it. Memories flashed through both girls minds.
Flashback -
"Luminia! We're under attack." A golden haired girl called out to her leader.
"I know strength. Find Moon and bring her to me."
End Flashback -
"Have we met before?" Zoe asked, staring at Rika with curious eyes.
"I don't think so." The girls dropped hands. Zoe looked up to the sky.
"Oh no." Rika turned to see one of the creatures flying towards them. "Run. Go to your friends. I can handle this."
"I don't think so. You can't take that thing on." Rika argued.
"A stubborn one aren't you. Don't worry I'll be fine." She ran off in the direction of the creature. "Stay there!" She called back.
"Sure. This girl obviously doesn't know who she's dealing with." Rika muttered, taking off after Zoe. Once she reached her, Rika stood beside the blond girl who scowled.
"You're gonna get yourself killed." She sighed impatiently.
"I'll be fine."
"Alright. Don't say I didn't warn you." The creature advanced towards them threateningly. "Time for some fun. Strength!" Zoe glowed a brilliant gold as Rika watched in awe. Zoe was the girl from her dream. "Let's go." She called to the dragon. "Golden!" She cried, sending a beam of beam of light at the creature. It had no effect. The creature beat it's wings, throwing Zoe to the ground.
"She needs help. Moon!" A blinding white light filled the atmosphere. "Okay. Now what."
"Your attack." Zoe said, rolling her eyes. "Newbies." She muttered. Rika thought for a moment when a vision flashed into her mind.
Flashback -
"Crescent!" An auburn haired girl called out.
End Flashback -
"Okay." Rika breathed apprehensively. "Crescent!" A blue beam shot from Rika's outstretched hands and hit the creature dead on, causing it to writhe in pain. Eventually it turned into what looked like data. "Was it deleted?"
"No. It was purified." She noticed Rika's horrified look and laughed. "Not that kind of Purification. It just means it's internal data was sent to the Light Exsistance where it came from."
"What was it?"
"A dragon." Zoe heard a small gasp from beside her. "They were once beautiful Pegasus but they were turned evil by the Dark Mistress." Rika nodded. "You'll get used to all of this eventually. So you're a chosen too?"
"Yeah. Moon." The two girls heard footsteps and turned to see their friends running towards them. Ryo made his way to Rika and hugged her tightly, causing the girl to stumble back in shock.
"Are you okay?" He asked in worry, checking her for any injuries.
"God Ryo! I'm fine." She reassured him, pushing him back to where the others were standing. Her face was flushed a light pink.
"Zoe are you alright?" A boy with wild chocolate hair and goggles asked her. She nodded, smiling. She leaned over to Rika and whispered, "That boy that hugged you was cute. Good choice." Rika blushed even more.
"So the Moon Child has finally arrived." A voice called out. Rika felt Zoe tense beside her.
"Yes." Zoe replied with venom in her voice. "Now we will surely defeat you. With the Moon comes the Devil if you recall."
"Shut your mouth Strength." The voice snapped back. A woman materialized in front of the two girls. She wore all black and her lips were painted a crimson. "So this is the all mighty Moon?" She mocked, examining Rika.
"Hello Silhouette." Rika said evenly.
"I'm surprised you remember me."
"Remember her?" Takato said quietly to Henry who shrugged. Silhouette laughed.
"Ah yes. Well, it was wonderful seeing you again but I really must be going."
"Don't let the door hit you on the ass on your way out." Zoe spat angrily. Silhouette dissapeared, leaving the children behind. "Bitch." Zoe muttered. "Anyway," She began, turning to the groups. "I'm Zoe of the Frontier Digidestined. This is Takuya, Tommy, Kouichi, his twin Kouji, and JP." She pointed to each of them in turn and they smiled.
"I'm Rika. We're the Tamers. That's Jeri, Takato, Kazu, Kenta, Suzi, Henry, Alice, and Ryo. So, I guess we're fighting together."
RG: Ahh! It took so long! Sorry sorry sorry!
Kazu: She's been busy with her one shots.
Davis: She's a Rebel, Extraordinary Girl, Stupid Hormones, and her latest Boulevard of Broken Dreams.
RG: Subtle Davis.
Davis: You told me to advertise so I did.
RG: Shut up. -smiles- Read and review!
