Chronicle Two
03
Takato fluttered his eyes open, the light of the full moon gracing his living room. He felt a pain in his stomach. A small pain, which he could live through. Guilmon stood over him, a smile growing. "Takato! You're awake!"cheered Guilmon, waging his tail. He nearly knocked over the lamp behind him. Takato sat up, remembrance of what happened before coming back to him. "About time, it's really, really late. Are you allright?"asked Guilmon. Takato stood up, his stomach hurt more then he first thought. He felt to a knee, Guilmon right over there ready to catch him. Takato held it in, trying to stand but fell to his second knee. "Man, I knew Rika could kick my butt three ways from sunday but I didn't think she was this strong"said Takato. "Rennamon too, that kick really, really hurt. What's going on Takato?"asked Guilmon. He stood himself up. The pain seemed to be dieing down, for now. "I wish I knew boy. Until we find out, it be best to avoid Rika"said Takato.
Rika leaned against a tree near the park, listening to her headset. "Rika, shouldn't you go home now?"asked Renamon. Rika continued baning her head a little. "I know you can hear me"said Renamon. Rika growled, taking the headset off and putting it in her pocket. "Last night I understand but now would be a good time to return. They must be worried"said Rennamon. Rika shrugged. "What!"gasped Rennamon. "Don't sound so suprised, why should I go home. It'll make me, weak again"said Rika almost crying. "You've never been weak"said Rennamon. Rika angrily punched Rennamon in the gut, Rennamon bending over in pain, the kicked straight in the face, launching up like a rocket and hitting the ground. "The only thing you do is battle for me, is that clear? You're pathetic, you used to at least be able to follow orders unconditionaly. Shape up, I can have you replaced"said Rika walking away. Rennamon leaped to her feet. RIka wasn't strong enough to hurt her much, as Rennamon still felt the power of the Orang stone.
In the shadows, the white haired man stood in front of a familiar Digimon. He was human shaped at least in the upper half, very skinny with black skin. He had a small golden cap on top his head, a stiff beared like object on his chin with miniature shooters pointing out of them. His arms were even skinnier, the fingers boasting nails a foot long. He had four legs, each with two big knives in places of toes. His eyes were blank white. "Amonremon, your act was bullheaded. Your assasanation attempt not only failed but nearly exposed us. It's too soon for them to know of us, the Orang stones need time to take full control. Rika may have been easy for the stone but the others will not"said the white haired man. "Sorry master. I won't do it again"he said. His voice was egpytian with a small echo. The white haired man walked away.
Rika headed aimlessly forward, arms crossed. She didn't feel ready to sleep at all. Thinking back to her family, it only made her cringe in embaressment remembering the affection she showed them. She clenched her fist, the cross on her forehead glowing. It was now there permanently though it didn't glow all the time. A digital burrier blew through like the wind, engulfing her. She stood firm agains the harsh wind, before a lake appeared, and from it arrose a long scaly Digimon with a snake like boy and golden mask. "That's Seadramon, I reconize him anywhere. Rennamon, let's go"said Rika. Seadramon made a loud hiss, sticking it's tounge out far. Renamon was nowhere to be seen. "Renamon, get over here now, there's a Digimon!"she ordered. Seadramon struck it's tail down. Rika shielded herself with her arms, but felt nothing. Putting her arms down, she saw Renamon with a grip on the tail, picking Seadramon up and slamming him on the ground. "About time"said Rika coldly. "How about thank you?"asked Renamon looking at her from the corner of her eye. "Just finish him off"shot Rika. Renamon sighed, leaping up into the air. "Diamond Storm!"
A rainfall of diamonds shot down, slashing Seadramon into pieces before he dispersed into data, all of which Renamon loaded. She landed on the ground, the mist clearing. "Don't take so long next time! You idiot"sighed Rika walking away. Renamon's eyes widened. Rika stopped, looking regretful. "Don't just stand there, make sure you're close by in case another Digimon comes"said Rika before walking off. So much for the regretfullness theory. "Rika's never called me that, even in the old days. That stone, it's doing something to her but I can't talk to her. I hope RIka dosen't run into anymore Digimon tonight. There's someone I need to see"said Renamon.
Takato gulped down a glass of water. Placing the cup down, he wiped what water made it to the side of his mouth. He grabbed his stomach, it was still in pain. Guilmon snarled with feroucious eyes. "What's wrong boy?"asked Takato. Looking behind him, he stumbled back at the sight of Renamon. "I merely wish to talk"said Renamon calmly. "After what you and Rika did to me and Guilmon, you expect us to believe you!"said Takato. "You and Guilmon still hold injuries, so I could take you by force if needed. You're the only one I need to speak to but if having Guilmon with you makes you feel safer fine by me. Meet me outside, I don't want to wake your parents and get them involved"said Rennamon vanishing. Guilmon turned to Takato. "You're hurt, you need to rest"said Guilmon pleadingly. "I should see what she wants. Besides, you're prepared this time"said Takato with pain. It took Takato half an hour to get to the door, put his shoes on and step out. Guilmon let Takato lean on him. "I didn't realize your injury was so serious"said Renamon walking towards him. She felt his stomach, Takato yelped in pain, Guilmon whipping his tail which Renamon dodged. "Takato, your rib cages are broken"said Renamon. "No way!"gasped Takato frightenedly. "Pyro-"Wait, Renamon, what do you want, agh!"said Takato falling to a knee. His ribs may very well be broken now he considered. It hurt so much. "I arrived earlier in the day, through a digiport"said Renamon. "You, just arrived, today?"asked Takato. "Try not to talk too much, I'm sorry for brining you out here. Anyway, Rika was in possesion of something called the Stone of Orang. She said a robed figure gave it to her. It cost her her Digivice but it gave both of us incredible power. I was able to defeat an ultimate level without even digivolving or any digi modifying"said Rennamon. "Wow, no wonder you were so much stronger"said Guilmon. Renamon nodded. "It has a nasty side effect though. The stone corrupted me but only for a little while. Rika however's changed for the worst. She won't go home, she has me kill Digimon, even insults and beats me"said Renamon. "That's, how could she"said Takato painfuly. "I can't seem to get through to her. I don't know what to do"said Renamon. "Maybe Ryo can help, they seemed close"said takato, his voice going into a shriek almost. Oh lord it hurt!
"Ryo defeated Rika, he was the only one. I'm afraid he would only make things worse"said Renamon. Takato thought up the scenario in his head, with a kindegarden style picture with Rika smiling while slicing Ryo's head off with red crayon scribbled around like blood. "In RIka's whole life, I don't believe there was ever anyone closer then me, her mother or grandmother, and she's rejected all three of us"said Renamon. "Hey, that reminds me, does RIka have a father?"asked Takato. Renamon bowed her head. "It's possible her mother is single. If she had a father she never spoke of him. If she did though that means he most likely abandoned her and wouldn't much help"said Renamon. Renamon bent down and picked Takato up. "I'll return you to your room. Please, help me"she said. "I'll try but, we were never that close so I don't know what I can do"said Takato weakly. "We'll need everyone we can get"said Renamon. She leaped up through Takato's open window, gently placing him in bed. Takato kicked his shoes off and fell into a deep slumber. "Only you and Guilmon could sleep after something like this"thought Renamon before going away.
02
Kari didn't see the battle so it was easy for T.K to lie and simply tell them Patamon digivolved and managed to beat Devimon much more easily. "I guess I've gotten a lot stronger since"said Patamon laughingly. He had to go along with T.K's lie, he didn't want to think what T.K would do if he blurted the truth out. While everyone else concerned themselves with Kari, T./K stepped out from the gathering, observing the stone in his palm. "What power. I wonder if Patamon could defeat an Ultimate, or even a Mega with this kind of power. Then even BlackWarGreymon couldn't stop us"thought T.K. He headed home, Patamon following. Kari noticed this over the crowd of her fellow DigiDestined but said nothing. "Kari, where were you exactly?"asked Davis. Kari turned her attention back to the others. "I only remember seeing this really bright light, not able to move, not even wanting to move. Like I was thinking but wasn't. It's too hard to explain"said Kari. "Fascinating, Devimon's been able to open a gate to another world, or maybe even to the Digital World from here"said Izzy. "My sister get's kidnapped and you think it's fascinating!"yelled Tai. "I'm just glad you're allright"said Gatomon. "Me too, you had us worried"said Yolie rubbing a hand through her hair. "I'm, sorry for worrying you all"said Kari. "Don't be silly, it's not your fault"said Cody. Gatomon turned around, clenching her paw. "I failed to protect her, and she could've died. Just like with the Dark Ocean. I can't let it happen again"thought Gatomon.
"Who are you!"demanded Ken, a robed figure now in his room. Wormon popped out from under the bed. "Relax, I'm not here for a confrontation. I have something you may like"he said taking a stone from his pocket. He tossed it in the air. Ken shot out his hand to catch it but then pulled it back. The robed figure growled. "I'm not accepting anything from you"said Ken. The robed figure picked the stone up, putting it in his pocket. "C'mon Ken, why not? It can end all your pain, put it away"he said. "I don't trust him"said Wormon. "Accept it Ken. You know your friends don't fully trust you and you don't fully trust them. The darkness that made you become the Digimon Emperor was mostly aritificial from the dark spore feeding off depression. You're not evil yet they can't accept it"he said. "Don't listen to him"said Wormon. "How do I know you're not lieing?"asked Ken in a disbelieving tone. The robed figure snickered. " What if something happened to you? You've been mostly safe throughout your little adventures with them. They come to you only when they need help. What if you were captured, or on the edge of death? Would they come?" Ken gasped, his eyes widening. "Don't listen!"repeated Wormon. "No, they wouldn't come after you, it's too inconvienant. Even if they knew your precise location. You know this, this is why you didn't go"said the robed figure. "I would've if there was anyway"said Ken. Something was bleeping on Ken's computer screen. All three of them looked over, it was a message. The robed figure dropped the stone on the ground. "Think about what I said. I'll expect an awnser soon"he said. He vanished into nothingness but Ken ran over to awnser the message. On the screen appeared a young brown haired boy with roughed up hair and in a white shirt. "Ryo! Impossible, it's been years!"gasped Ken. "There's no time to explain Ken, please, come to the Digital world now!"he said. He was of course a few years younger, probaly just around seven. "I can't!"said Ken. "Please, we need your help!"he said. "Ken?"asked Wormon. He saw the urg. Younger Ryo stood in front of him.entness in his eyes and voice. Ken picked up his digivice, pointing it at the computer screen. "Let's go Wormon!"he said. "Right!"said Wormon leaping onto him. A bright light emmited and in an instant they were in the digital desert, where Ken had first recieved the Dark Spore and where he retired as the Digimon Emperor. Younger Ryo stood in wait for him.
"It's been a long time"said Ken. Younger Ryo nodded. "I know but there's no time for that. Listen, there's a timeline in the future with another group of DigiDestined called Tamers, with an older version of me in it"he said. "What! How's that possible!"gasped Ken. "I don't know, but it's what's allowed our timelines to connect. You and the other DigiDestined must go there and meet with them. All of your older selves are dead from old age so you won't have to worry about a Paradox. I'll inform the others myself but you must go"said Ryo. "But why?"asked Ken. "The stone of Orang. These stones were created in an alternate timeline of an alternate reality. They've been spread through every timeline and reality, setting all historical events into place. The rise and fall of Rome, Joan of Arch, George Washington, all of this was possible with the Orang Stones, they gave unbelievable power"said Ryo. "You're saying all history was accomplished because of these stones?"asked Wormon. "Yep. I found out from Azulongmon The stones are becoming dangerous now, more so then ever. Please, you must go"said Ryo. "How?"asked Ken. Ryo stuck his arm to the side, creating a hole. "Go through here, you must"said Ryo. Ken nodded. "Okay, but shouldn't I say goodbye to my parents?"asked Ken. "I'll take care of that, just go!"said Ryo. "Okay, Wormon, let's hurry!"said Ken. They both leaped through the warphole. Younger Ryo sighed. "I'm sorry I lied. You'll have to deal with your parents when you come back"thought Ryo.
03
"Hey, he's waking up"said a childlike voice. Seeing a small white Digimon right up to his face, Ken screamed and staggered back, the white Digimon falling back. Ken sighed. "Good, nothing dangerous. This must be the place"said Ken standing up. "Oh hello Ken. Sorry if Calumon here woke you up"said Wormon. "Calumon?"asked Ken. "Yeah, he came by while you were asleep. He's a playful one"said Wormon. Ken sat up, they were in somekind of hideout, a small one with blue bricks, perched in a seemingly abandoned area. "Where's your partner little guy?"asked Ken. "I don't have a partner, I'm as free as can be!"he said popping his ears out for all to see. Ken heared voices coming and put himself up against the wall around the corner. "What's wrong?"asked Wormon. "People are coming here, if this place is empty then there may be a reason"said Ken. "It must be the others! Yay, yay!"said Calumon hopping out.
Takato was leaning on Henry. He was asked to stay in bed but he couldn't bring himself to stay there while everyone else was out here. "Wow, Rika should be a boxer"said Terriermon riding on Guilmon's back. "It's not funny, she's a threat"said Henry. Takato had not yet told them about what Renamon said. Calumon rushed up and leaped on Guilmon's back. "Calumon!"said Guilmon excitedly. "Look what the catmon dragged in"said Terriermon. "Figures, I guess all the Digimon came back"said Kenta. "What was your first clue"said Kazu. "There's strangers inside"said Calumon pointing to the hideout. "Strangers:gasped Guardromon pointing his arms up. "Easy, let's see who it is first"said Takato, able to speak more easily. "Come out!"said Henry. "With your hands up"said Kazu. "Kazu!"said Takato. "Couldn't resist"said Kazu. Ken looked down at Wormon. "They don't sound so bad"said Wormon. Ken nodded and they stepped out together. "No way! That's Ken Ichijoji! The Digimon Emperor!"gasped Kazu pointing. Ken bowed his head solemnly. He felt like an arrow had been struck through his heart. Was this how he was remembered? He turned to walk away. Wormon sensed Ken's pain and followed. "Nice going Kazu, you hurt his feelings"said Takato. "That means he really is Ken. Hey Ken, stop! He didn't mean it!"said Henry. Ken stopped, he still felt hurt. He had never gotten over the pain comepletely, and this reopened the wound. He didn't make any step to rejoin them. "It's okay, we know you're not like that anymore"yelled Takato, hurting himself a little. "How do we know that?"whispered Kazu. "Duh, he helped save the world"said Kenta. "It's a Wormon, it has to be him"said Takato. "Ken, come here!"called Henry. Looking back to them, Ken noticed the Digimon. "So these are the Tamers"thought Ken. He looked down at Wormon. They nodded and headed forward. For the first few seconds they stood in awe that Ken was here, before Kazu and Kenta bombarded him with questions. "Hey, calm down! You're practicly mugging the guy right after you hurt his feelings"said Takato. They apoligized and stood back. "So you're the "Tamers" I heared about"said Ken. "What's with the emphasis on Tamers?"asked Takato. "I'm sorry, the term sounded a little insulting to the Digimon. Anyway, I was told by Ryo to come here, he said you needed help with Orang Stones"said Ken.
"Ryo! Wait, what's going on? Orang Stones?"asked Henry. "It was explained to me. Apparently there are two Ryos, one existing in my timeline and an older one in yours. This created a timewarp allowing me to come here"said Ken. "No way, it's been years, Ryo would be an old man or dead by now"said Kazu. "This is very confusing"said Guardromon. "Does the other Ryo have Cyberdramon?"asked Guilmon. "Is his Cyberdramon nasty?"asked Terriermon. "Terriermon!"scorned Henry. "The RYo I know dosen't have a Digimon. He's wandered the Digi world most of his life. The last time I saw him before last night was when I recieved the Dark Spore"said Ken. "Never mind about him, what are these Orang stones?"asked Henry. "Orang Stones! Wait, what about them!"said Takato. "You've heared of them?"asked henry. They all turned to Takato. Guilmon made an uh oh. Takato had to tell them. "Last night, Renamon visited me"said Takato. "What did RIka do this time!"said Henry. "No, it was just Renamon. She told me Rika got an Orang Stone from some robed person"stated Takato. "A robed person tried to give me a stone. It must be the same one"said Ken. "Anyway, she said Rika's digivice was comepletely destroyed. Renamon got so much power from the stone, she was able to defeat an ultimate easily"said Takato. "I guess it gave Rika powers too, which explains why she's so strong"said Kenta. "You said something smart?"asked Kazu. "She said Rika ran away from home, and even started abusing Renamon. Renamon wants our help"said Takato. "No way! She can help herse;f!"said Kazu. "Yeah! Besides, didn't she hate you guys to begin with? She was probaly just waiting for the right time to lash back"said Kenta. This sounded all too familiar to Ken. "Where can I find this Rika?"asked Ken. "Are you nuts? She'll tear you apart"said Kazu. "I don't know, maybe Kazu and Kenta are right about Rika, or maybe not. I'm not sure what to think"said Henry. "What Rika's going through is like what happened to me when I became the Digimon Emperor. I became great at everything and so strong. I also abandoned everyone, including my family, and abused Wormon. What does she look like?"asked Ken. Takato got a notebook out and drew a quick sketch, ripping it out and handing it to Ken, his ribs still hurting. It was good though not exactly art museum quality. "Thank you. Wormon, let's go"said Ken.
"I hope they know what they're doing. If they don't get through to Rika, we may never see them again"said Henry. Jeri watched them from behind a tree, a sinister grin spread across her face.
02
Looking in the mirror, T.K saw the cross permanetly engraved in his skull though it didn't glow at this point. His hair would cover it up mostly. "Are you sure we should keep that stone?"asked Patamon. "Of course. C'mon, let's go see what Kari's doing"said T.K. "What Kari's doing? He's never leaft the others out before"thought Patamon. T.K smiled as he headed out.
"No way!"gasped Davis watching the news. Ken had been reported missing. No note was leaft so it was a possible kidnapping. His parents were in hysterics. Davis notified everyone by Determinal, and they all met at the park, except for T.K who's determinal was destroyed. "Why'd you call us down?"asked Yolie. The older DigiDestined of course had not come. "Didn't you see the news? Ken's missing"said Davis. "No way!"gasped Yolie. "You don't think he's become the Digimon Emperor again, do you?"asked Cody. "Don't even think that!"said Davis. "I wonder if Wormon's with him"said Veemon. "He has to be, even as the Digimon Emperor he always had Wormon with him"said Gatomon. "Let's stop this, Davis is supposed to be the one jumping to conclusions"said Yolie. "Don't I feel special"mumbled Davis. "Where's T.K. It's not like him to be late"said Kari. "Yeah, you DID send him the message right?"asked Gatomon. "Duh"said Davis. "I bet you leaft T.K out so you could get get Kari to yourself"said Yolie. "I swear, I didn't! Dosen't that sound too smart for me?"asked Davis. "I wouldn't put it past you"said Cody. "Hey cut it out! Davis wouldn't do that, would you?"asked Veemon."Will you stop ganing up on me!"yelled Davis. A flash shrouded from his head, Davis screaming. "What's going on!"gasped Yolie. They all covered themselves for a moment, then it disapated like nothing happened. Opening their eyes, they saw a stone floating in front fo Davis, a glowing yellow stone. "It's that stone!"thought Cody. "I allready refused you the first time"said Davis swiping it away. The stone hit the ground, without a chip or scratch.
The white haired man saw him from his lair, smiling. "You're interesting"
To Be Continued...
