The Truth

Disclaimer: I don't own Digimon, or any of its characters.

Authors Note: Short Chapter beware I guess you could say Ken is OOC. Happy Reading!

- Na

Part 3: Ken Ichijoujii and Iori Hida: In Absence, Forgotten

Chapter 3.1: Movies

My life was... scratch that; is a lie. My whole life is centered around: filling Sam's shoes, and making my parents proud. I guess I'm doing better now I don't crave the lime light anymore; on the contrary I try to avoid it. I mean just thinking those two words that turned many into my clones, sickens me. 'Dark Spores' doesn't it just send shivers down your spine? Sounds like I'm living the truth? Boy, are you wrong! Ever feel that it is safer and for everyone's well being to lie to your parents, about where your going with who? Well I lie all the time about that stuff and more. I mean would you believe that I am a Manga and Anime freak? That I own every last Hayao Miyazaki film, every Inuyasha, Escaflowne, Rurouni Kenshin, Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne episode and movie on DVD and all their Manga, or all the Manga books I can get a hold of for Kill Me Kiss Me, Shutter Box, Saiyuki, and DNAngel? Or that I buy the large popcorn and soda at the theater so I'm assured that there is enough for the three or four films I'm going to see that day? It doesn't sound like Ken 'The Rocket' Ichijoujii boy genius does it? See? We all have a hidden self a true self. Whether you see this side or not of your friends in their absence do not forget them when no one remembers they live no more. No they don't die they simply disappear, so why am I here still? I've lied to everyone; I've been forgotten in my absence from the lime light and the digidestined, why can I still be seen?

The conversation the Ken had just moments before with his mom played in his head over and over again, '"Mom I'm going to the movies,"

"All right Ken, who are you going with? A girl?" asked Ken's cheerful mother.

"Mom! I'm just going with the guys," replied Ken as he left his house.

Ken smirked, "Well guys I have the Sour Gummi Bears, I think just a small soda and popcorn since it's only one film being it 18:00 on a Thursday, and there is school tomorrow."

Ken stepped up alone to the concession stand and bought his food and he slunk in the theater, taking the seat in the way back to the right. Of course he had come alone there wasn't even a 'guys'. Ken just knew that his mother would be rather worried if she knew he had no friends.

As the film dwindled on he stopped paying attention the film 'The Village' (A/N: I have no friends in the State and don't go to the movies anymore and I watch 2 hrs of TV a day so I hope that is a real film and its in theaters.) was rather boring, yes it was scary but he was sure the plot was familiar.

Ken threw a piece of popcorn in the air and caught it in his mouth, "Ooo scary!" he whispered sarcastically. (A/N: never seen that film, believe it is a thriller??)

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Cody and his Grandfather walked out of the Theater into the night air, "So Grandfather what did you think about the movie?"

"Well Cody you know I'm not a guy for thrillers, but I believe our other choices for film was far worse. So how are you doing in School?" answered Cody's Grandfather.

Cody never liked that question. He was the shy kid in school, he had no friends at school accept for Yolei. The school part went well but he had no stories like others had it was simply mediocre. You would never hear him say anything along the lines of, "Chiharu and I had to do this project in history, and..." It just wasn't a good story to say they had said less than five words to each other for the project. Cody sighed but was saved when he bumped into somebody.

"Goman nasi" replied Cody bowing in respect to the person who he seriously jostled.

A boy with chin length black hair turned around, "Oh no worries."

"Ken?" asked Cody.

Ken raised an eyebrow in happy surprise, "Cody?! How have you been?"

"Good and you?" asked Cody politely.

"I'm fine, just saw 'The Village', and didn't like it very much. And what are you doing here, if I may ask?" replied Ken.

"My grandfather and I decided to see 'The Village', I agree with you," replied Cody.

"Sounds like you have good taste in films Cody we should do a guys only movie night sometime. Hey what are you doing tomorrow?" said Ken.

Cody chuckled, "Not going to the School dance."

"Well you come and hang out with me tomorrow, if you would like," replied Ken smiling at Cody's comment.

"Sure, sounds good. How about 16:00?"

"Yeah."

Ken walked home he knew he didn't have to worry about his mother, he never had friends over. Both of Ken's parents would be thrilled that Cody was coming over at 16:00. Ken walked into his apartment and knew what was going to happen.

"How was the movie Ken?" asked Ken's father.

"I didn't really like it, hey is it alright if Cody comes over at 16:00 tomorrow for a sleep over?" asked Ken.

"Sure sweetie," replied his mother. That was the end of the conversation; it was the same each time. He turned and walked towards his bedroom when the unexpected happened.

"Ken just make sure your stuff is packed before he comes over," said Ken's father.

Ken stopped confused he looked around the room and noticed that everything was in boxes, "What is going on?"

"You know on second though maybe it would be best if you went to Cody's house tomorrow, we wont be prepared to accommodate guests tomorrow,' said Ken's mother.

"Well I got my job transferred and we decided to move to Odaiba for my job. You'll be starting school on Monday," was all Ken's father could say. Ken was in a state of shock as he picked up the phone to tell Cody.

Author's Note: I don't own any Anime, Manga or film I mentioned. So what does everyone think?

-Na