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Disclaimer:
BL13: I don't own Digimon. (sobs uncontrollably)
Person A: Yes you do.
BL13: Really, you mean it?
PA: Yes. (PA hands her a piece of paper)
BL13: It's mine…finally! (she wakes up)
Why must it always be a dream? (sobs uncontrollably again)
Bottom line: I don't own it. Crap!
Ch.4- Unfortunate News"What the heck is that?" Gatomon asked Joe.
"Well, it's a brain disorder in which-"
"A brain disorder? So you're implying that I'm crazy?"
"No, schizophrenics aren't crazy."
"OK, then what did it mean again?"
"Simply put: you see and talk to things that aren't really there."
"Oh…you're saying I'm crazy, then?"
"Gatomon…." He sighed, knowing it would be impossible to explain it. He tried to one more time. "Gatomon, you're not crazy. You just need a little treatment, like some medication.
"That's what you use for the crazy people, isn't it?" Kari chimed in. "I should've known."
"Kari, I'm not crazy." Gatomon insisted, "Haha, you had your laugh, now go scare someone else with your brain-disorder crazy talk." She managed a weak chuckle. When she looked up at Kari and Joe, they had a serious expression on their faces.
No, Gatomon thought, they've gotta be kidding. They just have to.
'It doesn't look like they are, Gatomon.' He put his hand on her shoulder. 'I'm sorry.'
"No, it's not your fault." She looked up at them once more. Kari cocked her head, while Joe got out a notebook and began scribbling something down.
"Hey, you guys," Tai yelled, "lunch is ready!"
"C'mon Gatomon," Kari started, "you heard him." Gatomon didn't move. "Didn't you hear me? I said-"
"I heard you. I'm not hungry right now. I just wanna be alone." Kari nodded and rushed over. Gatomon sat down and sighed.
'Still thinking about what they said? Don't worry.'
"How can I just not worry about it? They think I'm crazy, Wizardmon. Wait, I'm not, right?"
'If you are, I haven't noticed.' They just sat there for 10 minutes in silence.
"Hey Wizardmon, ya hungry?"
'Nah, you go ahead, though.' She smiled and ran over to the picnic blanket.
"Hey Gatomon," Mimi said cheerfully, "what do you want?"
"Hmm, I don't know. Give me a little time to think." She perused what was there: rice balls, sushi, yaki soba, wonton ramen, and yakitori. (A/N these I found on the Internet while looking up Japanese food dishes. The first 3 were not found on the page I was on.) To drink, there was Pepsi, Sprite, and water. Gatomon picked out a rice ball; some sushi-it was her favorite dish-, and some water. When everyone was done, Matt checked his watch. It read 12:30.
"Hey, you guys," Matt said, "I've gotta go to a band rehearsal at 1. See ya!"
"Wait, what time is it now?" Sora asked. "Because I've got to get to a soccer game at 12:45."
"Then you better get moving. You got 15 minutes." Sora screamed and ran as fast as she could.
Matt sighed. "Anybody else have to go anywhere?" In the end, half of the team left, leaving only Joe, Izzy, T.K., and Kari. About an hour later, they decided it was time to go. When they all went to Izzy's house, Kari asked Gatomon if she could talk to the others alone in Izzy's bedroom. Wizardmon and Gatomon were curious as to what they were saying.
'Hey Gatomon, what do you think she's talking about?'
Gatomon giggled. "What do you think she's talking about?"
'I don't know. That's why I asked you.'
"Hey Gatomon," Izzy asked, can you come in for a minute?"
"Only if Wizardmon can."
"Uh, sure, I guess…"
If they didn't think I was crazy then, they're definitely gonna think I am now. Wizardmon chuckled.
"Gatomon," Kari started, "we need to tell you something."
"Save it," Gatomon shot back, "you're thinking I have that brain disorder. Schizo-whatever. I don't, Kari. Can't you believe me, please?"
Then, Kari said something that Gatomon never expected. "I'm sorry, Gatomon. I just…can't believe it." Gatomon was aghast.
No, Kari. Not you too.
Later that night, at Kari's house…"Kari, I can't believe you!" Gatomon yelled.
"Hey, it's not my fault that your story isn't believable!" Kari shot back. They have been fighting ever since they got home, which was about an hour ago. "Just listen to me, Gatomon."
"No, Kari, you listen to me. I am not crazy. I am not having hallucinations. I'm not… not… oh, what is it called again?"
"Schiz-o-phre-nic," Kari enunciated, "and by the looks of things, I'd say you are."
"Well, you're wrong. I'm fine; perfectly sane."
"More like perfectly insane." Gatomon growled, making Kari jump back. Kari started, "Anyways, it didn't look like you were paying much attention during that talk that Joe gave."
"Well, give me a recap."
"Alright, Joe knows a psychologist who specializes in digimon, and you're gonna get treatment from-."
"Wait, psychologist? You mean a shrink?" Kari nodded. "How can you do this to me? I know my story is a little…far-fetched, but it's the truth. Come on Kari, you're my partner. You're supposed to trust me and believe me." Gatomon added sourly, "You can't, can you?"
Kari sighed, "No, Gatomon. I can't." They stood in silence for a moment. Then, Kari stated, "It's almost quarter after 8."
"So?"
"So… I'm gonna get a snack. Want something?" Gatomon said nothing. "Did you hear me? I said I-"
"I heard what you said," Gatomon replied coldly, "I don't want anything. Good night, Kari."
"But-" Kari protested.
"Good night!" she yelled. Kari slowly walked out of the room, heading for the freezer.Once Kari left the room, Gatomon closed the door and burst into tears.
'I take it that went well. Don't worry, she'll come around.'
"How can I not worry? She doesn't believe me and she's my partner, even. How can you tell me not to worry?" She continued sobbing.
'Look, all I'm trying to say is that if you give her a little time and patience, she'll realize that she was wrong.'
"Maybe…you think so?" He held her hand and replied, 'I know so.' A few minutes passed. 'Hey, Gatomon, do you think I'm a ghost or something?'
"No."
'No doubts at all? How are you so sure?'
"Look…" she looked at their clasped hands and smiled. He quickly pulled his hand away and gave a nervous chuckle. She giggled in reply.
"C'mon, let's go watch T.V." He followed her out to the living room. Kari sat at the kitchen table, her mouth full of ice cream. Gatomon flipped through the channels and stopped at the 8 o'clock news.
Thank you, Laura, the anchorman said to his co-anchor, in local news, 3 women are found dead.
What else is new? There's always someone getting killed in Odaiba.
Authorities are suspicious about the murder, while the coroner's autopsy results are inconclusive.
Hmm…sounds like an unsolved mystery
While each woman was killed differently, all 3 had the same two bite marks on their neck near their pulse. An officer reported quote, 'we aren't sure exactly what the bite marks symbolize. It could have been from a coyote or wolf, but we are unsure of what the cause of death is exactly. The women's names are not being released. Now, after the-'
Gatomon and Wizardmon stared at the empty television screen. Kari asked, "Don't worry, Gatomon. They're just rumors." Gatomon nodded. She stared into Wizardmon's eyes. They were thinking the same exact thing:
Myotismon is back, and he's hungry…
Sorry this one was so long, but I wanted to leave this chapter on a cliffhanger…BL13 out!