Gate Way of Life

I don't own Digimon

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'Thoughts'

"talking out loud"

'-----' scene change

(V)(V) different point of view

'+' flash back

Chapter 4

They came back from lunch with Ophanimon coming with them. They came back to the room only to find it occupied. Seraphimon asks a Knightmon, "What's going on?" The Digimon turns and replies, "Sir! The practice area has received damage. The floor and ceiling have fire damage. We're trying to repair it."

They just blink and look at him. "I did ceiling damage? Sorry about that." He says sheepishly. "It's ok, that's why it's called indoor practice room. I guess that's enough of trying out your attacks. We'll leave you to your repairs." Ophanimon says kindly.

Soon Lucemon and Calamon run off to play in the garden. Ophanimon and Seraphimon too take their leave to taken in reports. This leaves Kouichi, Zoe, and him all alone. They head out of the keep and to the city around it.

"So, how do you like it here so far?" Zoe asks. He thinks about it and answers, "It's different. This place has a lot of life. I wouldn't mind to visit where you guys live, but I don't think I'm going to be around that long." Kouichi asks, "I don't suppose that we could come with you? You know, to look for Davis." "I think it's up to you guys. I mean, your spirits are need here, right?" Zoe answers, "It's not like your leaving right away. You're like us. You'll help out with what's going on. So, just how many girls are Digidestine or Tamers?" He counts mentally. 'Mimi, Sora, Kari, Yolei, Rika, Jeri, Suzie, Ai, and Kasumi. So…' "Nine that I know of personally. You must feel out of place, being the only girl Digidestine." Zoe nods, "It's different, but you guys are my best friends. So, do you have a crush on anyone?"

It was a good thing that his hide was black or they would have seen him blush. The image of Rika kissing him on his check flashes through his mind. "Could we talk about something else?"

Zoe grins evilly but before she could continue, Kouichi comes to his rescue. "You say that Davis had been gone for about a week before you left?" Happy at that Kouichi help him out he answers, "A week and a day. The Dire knows where Guilmon, Calamon, and I are. Before we leave, I think it might be a good idea to find out just what is happening with Ranma and them. I'm worried that these Digimon might find their way to where the Dire is. I don't think she's ready for that."

They look thoughtful as they walk around. They find themselves in a park. They find a good spot to sit down and chat some more.

(V)(V)(V)

He just looks over at Zoe, his mind warring about the question he really wants to ask. He looks at Takato and finds him look off toward one of the buildings. He takes a deep breath and says, "So, just what do you think of Takuya, Zoe?" He watches her face, she looks stunned for a second before answering, "Why do you ask, Kouichi?"

Takato looks at both of them and looks puzzled for a minute before he gets what he was saying. Takato just sits and waits. Kouichi answers, "I'm just wondering, just what you thought of your date with him." She answers, "I believe that it's between Takuya and I, so I wouldn't mind if you don't ask about it. If something was going on, we'd tell you."

He just grins at the answer. He has gotten better at teasing the others and brave enough to make jokes. He has been spending too much time with Takuya and J.P. He takes one last look at Zoe before just turning away.

"You guys think the others are ok?" Takato asks. He answers, "We'd hear other wise. I just wonder just what the mission was." They just nod in agreement. "It's might not be that bad. I mean it might not be worth mentioning." Zoe says. "I wonder how long until they get back. So, you think that maybe, now might be a good time to look around this whole area. I mean that I really wouldn't mind looking around the forest or the other towns outside this city." Zoe and him think for a minute, then Zoe answers, "Lets ask them tonight and want for tomorrow morning. If things look ok, then by lunch, we could be out of this city. I wonder if Lucemon and Calamon want to come with?" He answers, "Seraphimon might want Lucemon around, so Calamon might be staying with Lucemon." Takato nods. "I think Calamon need to be Lucemon's playmate. It looks like Lucemon might need to have a real good friend. And Calamon can be a really good friend, he's really care about others. He did try his hardest to help Jeri, when she needed a friend. I just hope he hasn't met his match." They just sit there, letting the silents between them grow. They feel fine with just what they plan on doing.

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He flies a bit ahead of Zoe and Kouichi. He's getting use to flying now. He wonders what Rika would say if she saw him now. He spies a large branch and he lands to wait for Zoe and Kouichi.

As he waits he begins to think about just what the reactions of Ranma and the others. 'I think that they'd be shocked and stunned. Then Izzy would start asking questions. The others might be make comments about things and the Digimon might just stare for a while. Ok, all I really know is Izzy would really be interested in just how I ended up like this. I just can't wait to see them again, human or not.'

He spots them coming under him. All his stuff and some of theirs were in his dimension pouch. He really doesn't know just why he has it, but he's not going to look a gift horse in the mouth. They wave at him and he waves back. Then he launches himself off the branch and glides down.

"How much farther to Way Fort?" He asks Zoe, for she has the map. She looks at it and then at her D-tector. Their D-tector's don't have this section of the Digital World. They add information to it by exploring the area. They plan on sharing it with the others when they get back. This whole exploration will be about two weeks. Her answer is, "By tonight, around 8:00 pm. So, we keep going." They nod and they continue.

(V)(V)(V)

He watches as Takato walks a bit up front. He's pack wasn't that heavy yet. Takato's dimension pouch carries most of their clothes. So, only water and some snacks are in the pack. It's Sunday and they left Lucemon and Calamon back at the keep, Seraphimon was worried that some Digimon might think the wrong things on seeing him. It's only been a year since the events of last year, but some things just don't go away very fast. So Lucemon's safer at the keep then walking around. With Calamon keeping him company, those two seem to have clicked. He has never met a Digimon like Calamon, he just really friendly and very forgiving. He still doesn't get just how he is the light of Digivolution.

"Hey Takato, just how does Calamon help Digimon Digivolve?" He asks after two hours of walking. Takato looks over at him. "It's all about how he feels. I don't really know, but it's usually when he wants to help out. I don't even think Zhuqiaomon really know just how Calamon does it." He nods, "Thanks Takato." Takato nods and turns frontward.

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They find themselves walking into Way Fort at 8:21 pm. They ask around for a place to stay. They find their way to the barracks to spend the night. They had stopped around 6:42 pm to eat supper.

Many Digimon had been looking at him. His body was slender and his hand has four fingers and a thumb, with short claws at the end. His tail is about four feet long and flexible. If he wanted to he could use his wings like a cloak, not many Digimon have wings that were so flexible. His dimension pouch lies on his left hip. His black hide with his red Hazard symbol on his crest. He's eye color is amber with a hint of green. He's just a few inches taller then he is as a human. His neck was a bit longer and his head looks sleek. He didn't have any horns or ears.

After walking into the Barracks, Kouichi asks a Sagittariusmon, "Could we spend the night here?" The Sagittariusmon looks at the three of them, he gaze rests on him the longest then says, "Karatenmon's in charge, I'll take you to him." They follow him down the hall. Soon they come to a courtyard. They see a black winged Digimon watching a group of smaller Digimon. Kouichi and Zoe take out their D-tectors. Kouichi scans one of the Digimon that are practicing.

Kotemon

Rookie level Digimon

Data type

Reptile. Attacks are Hothead and Thunder Kote.

He puts his D-tector away, and Zoe scans the black winged Digimon.

Karatenmon

Ultimate level Digimon

Virus type

Wizard. Attacks are Crow Swords and Cawcaw.

Then she put her D-tector away. They wait as the Sagittariusmon walks up to the Karatenmon. They watch as they talk. Soon the Karatenmon says to the group of rookies, "Good work! We're over for tonight." The group of seventeen rookies leaves.

Karatenmon with Sagittariusmon walk over. He looks over at them, and again he finds himself under the gaze of another Digimon. He was getting tired of the looks, but didn't really care one way or another. He just hopes that word would spread about him and then he wouldn't have any special attention.

"We have two room that you can use. It's not often that we have the honor of having Digidestine and their friends. I'm sorry; I've never seen a Digimon like you before. Just what are you?" Karatenmon ask, trying to be polite. He smiles a bit. "I'm a Drakemon, but you can call me Takato. I'm not from around here." "It's nice to meet you then. Sagittariusmon will show you to your rooms. I hope you stick around for breakfast tomorrow." Zoe says, "Thank you, we will."

They again followed Sagittariusmon. Kouichi and him shared a room. He goes through his pouch; he pulls out a bag that has Zoe's stuff in it. Then he pulls out some of Kouichi stuff. He leaves Kouichi alone and takes Zoe's bag to her. By the time he gets back to the room, Kouichi's changed and already in bed. He goes to another bed and lies on his stomach.

He soon finds himself in a forest. He looks around and finds Guilmon looking up at the night sky. He's human again and just grins. He walks over to him and Guilmon grins at him. "So, see anything you like?" He asks jokingly. "Yip, those lights in the sky are really pretty. Could you get some for me?" "Sorry boy. There too far up." He sits on Guilmon's right side. "We're in Way Fort. Calamon's sticking by Lucemon's side. I wish you could be by my side, boy." "I am by your side." He grins at that. "I mean without being fused together. I really want to see you play tag or hide and go seek with Lucemon and Calamon. As much as I like the fact that I can fly around and use fire attacks, I want you at my side outside of this place." Guilmon looks at him, "I wouldn't mind having something to eat. I haven't eaten anything in over a really long time! Could you make me some Guilmon Bread?" He grins sadly at that. "I'm sorry boy, but you see, there's no supplies around here. I also don't think you need to eat right now. Let's just relax, boy. I just want to relax right now. We'll play later, ok?" Guilmon smiles at that and returns to looking at the night sky.

To be continued …