Times of Portals

I don't own Digimon and Ranma 1/2

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'Thoughts'

"talking out loud"

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'+' flash back

Chapter 16

Takato found Rika with Henry in the guest room. They were just talking. Their Digimon were playing card games with the other Digimon. Rika looks at Takato, then states, "So, I heard about what happen with Akane." Takato pales as he remembers. "You heard about that? It happened while ago." Now Henry was interested. "What happened and who's Akane." Takato shallows. "Ok, when I got here. I encounter Kasumi; at the time she was alone, as most of the residents had gone to bug Ranma on his training trip. Even Nabiki when, so Kasumi was at the house by herself. She asked me if I needed a place to stay and I took her up on her offer. It was the next day did I talk to Zhuqiaomon and was told that you'd guys be showing up in three weeks. So for the first four days it had been Kasumi, Guilmon, Calamon, and me. So on the four-day, in the afternoon I was walking on the porch when I see this guy sail through the air and land in the back yard. I'll admit I was kind of freaked out, you know having never seen anything like that before. Kasumi comes and I leave them alone. Around supper the rest of the group comes. Guilmon and Calamon were playing in the Dojo while this was going on. A while later, they can back home. They soon started in on how Ranma had abandoned them, how disrespectful he was, and about not carrying this really large pack. I defend Ranma, and then they noticed me. Akane didn't like me after that. When we were getting ready to eat, I went to get Guilmon and Calamon. They took that fact of them really well, and later from Nabiki I learned why. Kasumi had glossed over some important facts about Genma and Ranma and the problems around Ranma. Akane didn't take the fact that I had been around her elder sister, alone. She was really hostile around me, she called me pervert. It came to a head the next night. Kasumi had gone and it had taken more time to shop then she expected. I made stew, Mr. Saotome and Mr. Tendo had decide to bar hope, so they weren't around. Akane compliment Kasumi on making supper. Kasumi answer that I was the one to make supper. Then she got mad, next thing I know Guilmon was stand over me and glaring at Akane. It took me a few seconds to process what had happen. She had raised her arms and a mallet appeared out of nowhere, into her hands, then she took a swig at me, and Guilmon use Rock Breaker to get rid of it. Then she yelled out that Guilmon attacked her. It resulted with Kasumi punishing here. After Akane when to her room, Kasumi began to cry and Ranma comforted me as Nabiki comforted Kasumi. It came as a shock that Akane would try it. That's why Akane's not here, she kind of ran away." Henry just stare of into space and Rika, who had heard some of this before, had an unknown look on her face.

Finally Henry asked, "So nothing else was done?" Takato shook his head. "Nothing." Rika then said something that made Takato and Henry stare at her in stunned regarded. "If I ever see her, she's getting a good chunk of my mind. She can't just try and kill one of my friends and get away with it, by just not taking her punishment." After a few seconds, Henry then asked, "So Takato, what did you want?" Having them look at him, he said, "I'd like to tell the whole story about the Devas to the D-Reaper. Even about their reality being reflected as a cartoon show." They just looked at him then they nod.

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GrapLeomon was going to scout. And he was nervous. They had chosen a different country, one call USA. He was looking for places to open the sound portals. He would be the second Digimon to go to that reality and come back, the first being BlueMeramon.

Did would be a new experience. After all, this was up to him to get information, times, and places. He'd have to walk around and hope that not too many humans take offences to his being there. He was now as ready has he'll ever be.

He used the power that the Great One gave him. The ability to open portals to different realities. The portal showed an alley. He stepped through the portal. It closed behind him. Now, he was here and he took a deep breathe and walk into the street.

As he walked down the street he watched cars and vans drive by, he did receive stares from the humans. Being over six feet tall and looking like a lion with armor. As he passed some houses he heard some music. Deciding to check it out, he found a door opened and a young human working on a car. The human soon look up at him. Giving GrapLeomon a good view of him. The human was brown skinned, with two earrings on his right ear. His hair had green highlights. And he was staring at him. His hazel eyes taking in the sight are fore him.

GrapLeomon decide to ask this human something. "I'm wondering if you know a place to get food?" He decided on food information. He hoped that it works out. "Food? Dude you're kidding, right?" GrapLeomon shook his head. "So, what are you supposed to be? I thought the comic convention was starting tomorrow." The guy joked, don't get me wrong. It's a great costume, but I've never see a comic book hero like you're dressed as." GrapLeomon was getting kind of confused about how this related to him wanting to know where to raid for food. "Can you help me or should I go?" The guy answered, "I'll do one better, I'll show you. But first I'll go change. My name's Trace." With that Trace when inside. GrapLeomon watched him go wondering if this was a good idea.

Soon Trace came back out. He was now wearing a blue T-shirt, but still had the same jeans on. As they began to walk away, GrapLeomon asked, "What about your car?" Trace looks at him and flashed him a grin. "My uncle will clean up. So, don't worry." With that Trace turn from GrapLeomon, and continue to walk. He soon followed Trace; again wondering just why this human wanted to guide him around. He had a feeling this was about to get more interesting.

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Kari and the other Digidestine were relaxing when Henry, Rika, and Takato came down. Nabiki and Kasumi with Suzie went out to visit Ukyo. It was Takato that spoke, "We're ready to tell you guys about everything what happen where we're from." T.K. spoke next, "It's time we told you guys about our experiences. You can listen then tell us after." Kari watched as they shared looks before Takato answers, "It kind of about your dimension, you see, your adventures are cartoons where we're from." Now Kari and the other Digidestine and the Digimon look at the three Tamers. "You mean, we're famous where you guys are from? Cool!" Davis said. They nod and then Takato started to tell them the whole series of events beginning when Takato first got a blue card.

It was three hours later; the group of Tamers and Digidestine just sat there. Kari deep in thought. 'So, Takato knew all along. I guess that it was strange that Takato didn't ask about my life or about my dimension. I have to ambit that it makes sense. He always did seem to know about what we meant. Odd, I wonder if any of the cartoon shows might be different realities? If it happens once, it could happen again. I wonder just how many realities out there contain Digimon? We may never know. I hope Davis doesn't press with the royalties for the show. So, Takato did mimic my brother and Davis with the goggles. Though, now Izzy's going to be wanting to meet Henry's dad and his friends.' Kari was the first to notice that Kasumi and Nabiki with Suzie carrying bags.

"Hi, back so soon? What's in the bags?" Kari asked. Nabiki answered, "Just a DVD player and movies we rented. Hope you don't mind." Terriermon spoke, "Cool! Hope you got some action ones!" Davis with Veemon agreed.

As everyone began to move to get pillows and to move the table, Kari stepped out into the yard, T.K. followed her. "I never would have guessed that our adventures would be such a hit, I wonder what the others would say." Kari nods then, "It's odd that we haven't heard from the others. I wonder why." T.K. pause then, "Maybe whatever it is, it's the real problems, Takato said that Zhuqiaomon say that there's a problem between realities. Maybe this has just begun. I can't but feel that we'll handle it. I do like Henry and Rika." Kari nods, "We can hope that nothing happens in our dimension." They then head back inside. "Thanks for listening, T.K." T.K. smiles at that. "Any time Kari, any time."

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Trace took GrapLeomon to a Wal-Mart. They had met up with Trace's friends Dan and Mark. So now GrapLeomon was listening to Mark talk about this Rave that's happening later. GrapLeomon just kept silent, even though he really wants to know what a Rave was. Dan was taking quick glances at him. He wondered if all humans like to get off track. He did see some food, but the kind called junk food. The good thing was that he found CDs. These CDs have music on them. You can play them of a stereo.

The left the Wal-Mart after fifteen minutes, Trace had bought green hair dye. They stopped, but GrapLeomon stayed a few feet away to listen in on what they were talking about. "Why not just ditch him? It's not like you know him Trace." Dan stated. Mark agreed, "I mean look at him! A guy dressed as a humanoid lion in armor! Talk about a freak. You don't owe him anything. We can ditch him and go to that Rave. I hear that Zack got some good dope. We could get a good price out of him as he drinks himself silly!" Trace looks away, "I told you, I'm not into drugs. I might have a beer now or then, but I don't do drugs. As for ditching him, I told my uncle that I going to show him around. I plan on doing that, you guys can go, but I'm staying. Freak or not, we don't know much about him. I'm not going to jump the gun and judge what I don't know." The two said later and left. GrapLeomon felt stunned that this human had taken responsible for him. It reminds him of BlueMeramon with NeoDevimon. He knew that NeoDevimon like his privacy, but BlueMeramon had taken it upon himself to become his friend. Now Trace was doing the same. It made GrapLeomon feel … odd. Like he might be able to open up to him, and it was strange, for he never felt this way before. He tried to look at it logically, but he can't, for some odd reason. He turned to where Trace stood waiting. "Ready to continue?" Trace asked, he just nods.

"You didn't have to, you know." He said, Trace looked surprised at that. "Do what?" GrapLeomon simply answered, "Stay." "You heard." GrapLeomon gives a small smile, "I never told you my name, it's GrapLeomon and I'm a Digimon." Trace looks at him, looking skeptical. "And a Digimon is?" GrapLeomon stops and then answers, "What I am. I'm a Digital Monster. Just Digimon for short." Then GrapLeomon thinks about something, "Come with me for a sec, it'll be something you'd never forget." With that he found an empty alley. Then using the power, GrapLeomon opens a portal to some countryside. Motioning for Trace to step through, Trace does and then GrapLeomon follows.

Trace looks around and then asks, "So, all Digimon can do this?" GrapLeomon shakes his head no. "There are two others that I know of. BlueMeramon and NeoDevimon." Trace finds a tree and sits by it. "So, why did you want to know about places that sold food?" GrapLeomon looks off. "We're having our first party. I was sent to find out where to find food and music. The music we plan on opening some portals around so we can listen to it. As for the food, we don't eat, but wanted to know what it was like. I guess we're raiding some of this realities places for food." Trace looks thoughtful, and then says, "You know, you can pipe the music from my place. I don't know about your food though." GrapLeomon nods at this. "Thanks Trace." Trace grins and says, "Don't mention it. I'm a sixteen-year-old making friends with a Digital Monster. Heck I'm surprised that I'm taking this so well." GrapLeomon snorts. "There are humans that are partnered with Digimon. They live in Tokyo." Trace looks off. "Partners, huh? Wonder what that's like." GrapLeomon nods, "I don't know. I've never been partnered with one. I guess some of the Digimon I know must wonder about it sometimes." Trace smiles at that. "You know my life's been messed up. My older brother had been into drugs. Six years ago, overdosing killed him. My mom spilt when it happened, leaving me with my uncle Joe. I don't know where my dad is. He when to the Amazon and never came back. I never had any one to talk to. My friends just don't get it. You're the first I felt comfortable telling this to." GrapLeomon then replies. "I feel honored you feel you can trust me. I, by the Great One, have never felt like this either. I hope that when the testing of Takato's over we can visit more." Trace looks at him. "Great One, you mean God?" "No, I'm talking about my mother. The Dire is her other name. She gives us life. We have never Digivolved, for we are made as you see us. I'm at the level of ultimate. There's a level over my level called mega. The highest level the Great One makes is ultimate. On day she might let us Digivolve, but for now we're content to be what she wishes us to be." Trace looks off and says, "Dire, huh. Nice name, I do want to see more of you. Nice to know that your mother loves you. I'm ready to go back to my place. Just open as many portals you need. I'll start playing the music in the garage, you show up in a few days for a visit, right?" Trace looks at GrapLeomon's face. He smiles, "Why not? I have the ability to do so and I think BlueMeramon could help convince NeoDevimon that there's no risk involved." The 16-year-old smiles and stands, GrapLeomon opens a portal close to Trace's place.

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Ryo watched as GrapLeomon steps through the portal. He noticed that he looked different, but didn't know in which way though. He had talk to BlueMeramon, he told him about grocery stores. So now that GrapLeomon was back they could begin the food raids.

NeoDevimon had gathered twenty Gazimons, ten Bearmons, and ten Goblimons. That it was NeoDevimon that gathered this raiders didn't surprise him, he figured that BlueMeramon had rubbed off on him. Each group will contain ten Digimon. The portals would be opened and guarded by a pair of Digimon while the other eight take to stealing food. Since they never cared about what humans thought or their property, there seemed to be no stopping them.

BlueMeramon asked, "So?" GrapLeomon answered, "I talked to this human named Trace. He'll supply the music; all we need to do is open the portals." This stunned BlueMeramon and Ryo. "You have a human helping us out?" GrapLeomon nods, "I enjoyed my time with him and wish to spend more time with him. He lives far away from Takato, so I don't see a problem." BlueMeramon nods. "We'll start the raiding then." GrapLeomon looked at BlueMeramon and said, "How do you know where to raid?" The fire Digimon replies, "I go a tip from a reliable source. Don't worry, no humans will be harmed." GrapLeomon nods and soon they begin to open portals for the food raiders.

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Ranma was now wondering about where he was, it was grey all around him. Then Dire appeared smiling in mischief. Her golden eyes sparkling with laughter. "There's to be a party among my roots tonight. And it seems GrapLeomon found a suitable partner while in your reality. I approve of him for his partner, so you'll be having company with the recruiting project. So, the reason I brought you here is to watch and listen to it with me. Just watch." Without waving or anything the scene changes. He's where the roots of the great tree are. He then notices that there's water there to. He also notes that there's Digimon jumping around in the water. He continues looking around. Then he sees his partner to be, BlueMeramon. His standing with a humanoid lion with armor and a long armed Digimon with a mask on his face. "You should know the two with him, they are GrapLeomon and NeoDevimon. NeoDevimon's a real good friend to BlueMeramon. It was GrapLeomon that spoke to you about me answering your questions. You'll be watching the party as it happens. They are going to be listening to English music." Ranma did notice how everyone was moving around and that Digimon were arriving. Soon Ranma watched as a lot of mini portals open and it was then that he began to hear sounds. Dire grins at Ranma and then Ranma turns and grins at her. "So, I'm guessing you'd want to dance?" Ranma asks, Dire bats her eyes at Ranma and says, "Why I'd be delighted to dance. Thank you Ranma." "You know if I didn't know any better I'd say your flirting with little old me." Her grin widens as she answers, "What ever gave you that I idea? We're just friends, and I hope that we'll have a working relationship. Besides, your human and I am a Digital tree. Nothing can happen." Ranma smirks, "Then I guess I'll just remain heartbroken. To think I fell in love with a tree." Then they both laugh. 'Once I'd never have the nerve to just joke and tease with a girl. Now here I am doing it with her. I guess I'm learning or that I'm just in better company then I'm used to.'

They both wait until a dancing song was played. Both had no real clue on how to dance, so they made it up as they when along.

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BlueMeramon watched as everyone joined into the dancing and trying out the food and drink. Everyone began to chat about anything and everything. Some Digimon tried to lip sink with the music. A Lillymon had taken off with NeoDevimon to dance with. After she was done, quite a few other Digimon girls took turns asking for dances with him or just stand there talking. BlueMeramon notices that NeoDevimon was kind of nervous about this attention. Not that BlueMeramon blames him. The few girls Digimon that had asked him to dance made BlueMeramon wonder if human males felt this nervous around human females. Though he did recall that Takato didn't seem nervous around Kari.

Later the party was starting to finish up. A lot of Digimon began to take off to go rest. With so few left, GrapLeomon used a portal to go stop the music. The garbage was already disappearing as the roots deleted it and absorbs it. Soon only BlueMeramon stands around, a LadyDevimon had taken off with NeoDevimon. GrapLeomon might have portal to his favorite resting place. So it didn't overly surprised him when the shadow appeared to his left.

"Thanks for the information. You were right about the buildings. Did you enjoy the party?" BlueMeramon asked tiredly. "I did, and you're welcome. It would seem that there'd be no testing again tomorrow. Everyone might be too tired." BlueMeramon pause for a minute, then nods, and "I guess it's a price to pay for such a great time." BlueMeramon smiles and he just felt that the shadow too agreed. Then they both left, looking for their spots to rest and recover.

To be continued …