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 5

After three hours of relaxing, Takato was ready to play some games with Guilmon. They played tag and catch. The even found a pool of water to swim in. They had quite a bit of fun.

Soon though they just stopped and rested. They just watched the sky. The moon was always full, when he comes here. He also didn't see any buildings but Guilmon's hideout. The sky's clear, so they could see the stars with easily.

Too soon, he begins to glow and he wakes. He turns to find Kouichi all ready dressed. "I think I'm happy that I don't have to worry about clothes right now." He says then yawns. He gets up carefully, so he doesn't injure his wings or tail. Kouichi grins and answers, "I remember a time like that. You do realize that you're totally naked right now?" He snorts as he opens his pouch and adds Kouichi's clothes into it. "True, but lots of Digimon go around naked. You know you act differently when you're relaxed." Kouichi looks like he's thinking about it and then answers, "Maybe it's just the company? You're not going to be around for years after this whole thing over. Maybe that's why I act differently when it's just you and me. Come on, I think breakfast is served." Takato follows Kouichi out of the room. Zoe's waiting for him and hands him her bag. Carefully he put it into his pouch. Then they head for breakfast.

(V)(V)(V)

He was thinking about what Takato said. He did act different when it's just them. He did like Takato and he just couldn't help but tease him when they're alone. 'I really do spend too much time with Takuya and J.P. I'm lucky that Takato doesn't take offence. I wonder just where to now?' He sits with Takato at the guy table. Zoe was over talking with a girl Digimon. They were eating eggs and some berries.

Takato was talking about a battle he had fought as Gallantmon. He was trying to plan on doing some sight seeing as they walk. He hopes Zoe doesn't mind. He knew that Takato wouldn't mind. 'I think he might enjoy it as well. This is a guy who likes to join in games with Lucemon and Calamon. I wonder just how powerful his attacks would be if he uses a card? It's not a matter of can he, it's more like just when will he?'

Soon they're finish and they're saying bye to the Digimon that live at Way Fort. They walk for a few miles before Takato asks if it's all right to scout out the road before them. Zoe tells him to go for it. Takato nods and with a great leap, his wings open and he's flying a head.

"I wonder what he looks like as a human." He muses out loud. "He did say he wears goggles. Must look a little like Takuya. You know, he's really calm about all this." He answers, "Well, excepted for being a Digimon, he did go through this before. At least he's not getting attacked by Digimon around here." Zoe just nods and says, "True, I wonder just where he's heading to after everything is settled. If we could, I would like to join him in his search. It also wouldn't hurt if I get to met other girls that are Digidestine and Tamers." He smiles and says, "I wouldn't mind meeting Ken. I wouldn't mind help him with his Dark Spore. I think Kouji wouldn't mind meeting Kari." She nods at that. "Takuya probably would just like to go, just for the fun of it. Tommy might want to meet kids around his own age. J.P. who knows if he wants to go or not. If things workout, then maybe it we could. It all depends on our spirits and Cherubimon, Ophanimon, and Seraphimon." He nods and they continue walking in silents.

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It's Wednesday, they have made it to eight towns and villages. They have traveled as Digimon or as humans, well Zoe and Kouichi did. He couldn't be human, so he was still a Digimon. Luckily for him, Digimon no longer stare at him any longer then they did Zoe or Kouichi. They also didn't get attacked on their travels. He was kind of envious that they have a map on their D-tectors, but he did have his cards, so it evens out. Tamers didn't need a map of the Digital World, for they protect the real world from rogue Digimon.

They starting to head back to the Avalon's Gate, He misses Calamon. They also got a message that something big is going to happen on Saturday. That's what Ranamon reported. It seemed that some big shots were showing up that day. They plan on checking it out. He was going as well, they want his opinion and help if things go wrong. He wants to know just how it feels to use a card. He plans on just using Hyper Speed card, to night.

They were in a field of grass and flowers. They found a good spot for lunch. They sit down and Zoe and Kouichi take off their packs. They take out smoked fish and some juice the last village, Star Fall. He takes out a blanket for them to sit on. Soon they're enjoying the fish and juice.

He eats the a little more then them, but not as much as some Digimon he knows. He wonders why it's different for him then for other partner Digimon. The one he knows tend to eat a lot. If anything he should be eating about the same amount or more because he's fused with Guilmon. But he wasn't going to complain about it. He likes not having to eat like every two hours.

"Nice day. I wonder if it'll rain." Kouichi says. "It might, wouldn't mind if it did." Takato answers. "It just hope we find shelter before it does. I guess if we need to we could always spirit evolve into either our beast form or human form." Kouichi nods. "I still kind of getting use to the fact that you guys have only two forms each. Do Kouji and Takuya still have those hybrid forms? You know, the ones between Human and Beast forms." He asks. Zoe and Kouichi look thoughtful. It was Zoe that answers, "I don't know, they might. We could ask them next time we see them. You know, I wish they were here right now. This bonding that we're doing would be a lot better with them around. I mean, I've got to know you a lot better by traveling around with you, then if we had just stayed at the keep." Kouichi nods in agreement. "True, I hope we get a chance to do that. You're a ok guy, Takato." "Thanks, I do agree with you on doing this with the others. I wouldn't mind getting to know them as well. This place is pretty nice and peaceful." They stay silent as they begin to pack up their stuff. They continue to walk through the field.

(V)(V)(V)

They had found their way to a group of tents; it was one of the refuges places. They haven't been in one yet, so this was their first. They found talked to the Digimon in charge, it was a Rinkmon. They got two tents to use for the night. They set them up away from the main group. After they finish and before the call for supper, they followed Takato to a clearing.

Zoe and him found a good log to sit on and then they watch as Takato takes out his D-ark and his deck. Takato picks out a card, he puts his deck onto his belt. Then he holds the card in his left hand and his D-ark in his right hand. They watch as he scans the card in the stripe of his D-ark. Takato shouts out "Digimodify: Hyper Speed activate!" Takato puts his card back in his deck and his D-ark in his pouch. Then Takato moved and they lost track of him. They look around the clearing but couldn't find him. "That was thrilling." The turn around, and they find Takato behind them. They just let their jaws drop and look dumbly at him.

They soon recovered in a few minutes and Takato had moved to be in front of them. "What did it feel like?" He asks in awe. "It was like I got a huge rush of energy. It was like having a sugar rush without eating any candy and without the whole pressure to do something stupid. I was in control of when and where to use it. I knew it would only be with me for a few minutes but it didn't matter. That's the best I can do." Takato's eyes had glazed over for the most part. At the end he looks sheepish. "I guess it must have been something to remember. So, you tired?" Zoe asks. "Not really. It wasn't my energy that I used. I'm hungry though." On cue his stomach growls. Soon their stomachs growl in agreement with Takato's. "It must be supper." He says.

Then they hear the call for supper. Takato takes off his deck from his belt and put it into his pouch. They then head into the main body of tents. They find a line of Digimon waiting to get food. Zoe stands in front of Takato and him. Takato's stands behind him, they listen to the conversations going on. They found that blamed the enemy Digimon on the fact that they were no longer at their homes. They also found that none of them felt angry with the Legendary Warriors or for the three angels for what has happened. None seem to notice that there was two humans around and that might be lucky for them. They don't have to worry about anybody asking question that they don't know the answers to.

They make it to where the food is; they take a tray and begin to pick what they want. Soon they finish and they head back to their tents. They eat their food. They talk about what they had heard. Soon the foods gone and Takato takes the trays back.

They find a good spot to watch the sun set. Takato flies to where Zoe and him sat, watching the sunset. They didn't try to make conversation; they just wanted to enjoy watching this together. After the sun disappears, they just sat there, each lost in their own thoughts.

'I really miss you, Kouji. I wonder just what you thought when you heard about Zoe, Takato, and me going exploring. Did you think that Takato's was going to try something? I wonder if you began to brood. Did Takuya bug you until you yelled at him? Or did Calamon so that? We're making our way back, so I hope you don't come looking for us. I can wait to tell you about the sights I've seen. I wonder just what you'd think when you hear about just what happened when Takato swiped that card through his D-ark.' He gets up and stretches, "I'm off to bed. Night." They nod and he walks back to where the tents are. Takato have fished around for the blankets and pillows from his pouch when they had finish setting up the tents. Some of his clothes and Zoe's bag were already out and in their respective tents. They had covered a lot of miles by traveling in their spirit forms. Mostly using their beast forms. He grins as he remembers that it was Takato who thought that it was a good idea that Zoe and him travel around in their spirit forms. It was good practice and it was enjoyable. Soon he closes his eyes and he falls asleep.

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Kouji stares at the ceiling of his room that he shares with his brother. They had just gotten back and had found out that Takato, Zoe, and Kouichi had when exploring this area. They had help Grumblemon with covering the trail of some refuges. It had taken longer then expected, but they had kept the invaders from capturing any of the refuges. They had to delete many of them. It would seem that they wouldn't be reborn here, and that they wouldn't be reborn anywhere. The data just disappears to some place, they didn't know where or just what place, just that the data does.

When he had found out about the three going exploring, both Calamon and Takuya had teamed up to bring him out of his brooding. He had to admit that between the two, he didn't stand a chance. They also convinced him to stick around. The fact that they were on their way here, helped. He just hopes that they get here soon.

He closes his eyes and flips onto his stomach and forces out any thoughts out of his mind. Soon he falls asleep.

To be continued …