Broken Realities
I don't own Digimon
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'Thoughts'
"talking out loud"
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(V)(V) different point of view
'+' flash back
Chapter 24
He handed out the letters after soaking in the hot tub for about an hour. Joe and Gomamon would be staying with Ryo and Zoe, sleeping on the couch. Gomamon and, for the night, Mondramon would be sleeping on Ryo's bed.
He looks over at T.K. as T.K. reads a letter. He looks over to the couch, where Guilmon and Patamon had fallen asleep. He sighs and wakes Guilmon, so that they could both go to his room. Guilmon sighs and he takes Patamon off Guilmon's head and puts Patamon gently on the couch.
Guilmon enters the room, for he wanted to put his dirty glass by the sink. As he heads to his room T.K. says, "Thanks Takato. I think we needed this. It's been a while since I last heard from mom and them. Too bad you couldn't get something for you other guys." He smiles sadly at T.K. and says, "If I when home, I might not have brought myself to leave. As for Takuya and them, if everything goes well they wouldn't know anything went wrong. I know that Henry would have sent Suzie and Lopmon home if he could. It was just this thought, you know. I wanted to go somewhere that had humans and on thinking about you and the other Digidestine. I thought that just visiting Tai and the others was a good idea. I think they never expected to see or hear from any of you until this whole thing over. Listen, I'm exhausted and I think I might just be drifting, so good night T.K. See you in the morning." T.K. nods understandingly. "I think I might just stay up, it's only 10:30. Night Takato." T.K. says as he walks into his room and he shuts the door.
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With the training building getting repaired, they were now getting information from Kurt about the lay out of the reality that the Anchor is at. They also learnt that the spell cast last Sunday was casted by apprentices. It was now Saturday and Gate, Solar, Puck, and Serji started a free-for-all match over where Takato had been practicing that spell that Fate came up with. Takato added to it for the attacks that the Digimondid as much damage as the traps when they were using that building.
As she watches, Serji uses Black Claw on Gate. Gate then has faint glow from where the attack hit. Gate then uses Poison Wave, trying to aim for Solar and Puck. Puck moves out of the way by pushing Solar in the path of the attack. As she and some of the others watch Solar's markings pulse every few seconds. She then looks to the wards that Fate and Takato set up to keep his spell contained.
"You know if Takato could caste that spell as is over the sparring floor. There wouldn't be that much damage done between Digimon attacking each other." Kouji says to her left. She nods in agreement. Kouji and her have accepted the fact that they both represent the same element, Light. They get along quite well. "I could see my brother use the same spell for the same reason, too. Talking of brothers, where's Kouichi?" She asks Kouji. "He's with Ken and Takato. I think that they're talking about pulling a prank on Terriermon. It seems that it was Terriermon who tie dyed Gomamon. I don't want to be Terriermon in the next few days." Kouji says with a small grin on his face. Gatomon adds, "Or Takato and them either, I bet." "Is Henry going in on it?" She asks. "I think that they want as few people knowing about this, the better that Terriermon won't expect a thing or trace who did it." Kouji says.
After about five minutes and the spell looks to be as strong as ever, Kage and Sky as champions join in on the free-for-all. Three minutes later Tommy and J.P. jump in, J.P. as Beetlemon and Tommy as Korikakumon. She looks over to where the rest of the people are grouped together. As she watches Takato, Ken, and Kouichi walk back to the group. She could see the tie dyed Gomamon from over here. Gomamon's white fur had been dyed orange and blue. Considering that Gomamon had purple markings and red hair, it made Gomamon look ridiculous. Because of that, Gomamon has been hiding as often then not.
She looks over at Kouji and then down at Gatomon, then asks, "Should we join in on the fun?" Kouji and Gatomon say at the same time, "Yes." Gatomon Digivolves into Angewomon and Kouji spirit evolves into KendoGarurumon. As she walks over to the group, Kouji and Angewomon join the free-for-all developing in the area between the wards.
She then takes a look at where Guyver, Fate, and Bel'Ore are talking to Kurt. It looks like their wrapping it up. She says, "It looks like their almost done." They look over at where she's looking and then Takato says, "Should I cancel the spell?" They all vote no to that. Takato just sighs and adds, "I was just wondering." They then turn to watch as Fate, Guyver, and Bel'Ore join them. Their eyes looking at the battle royal that was happening where Fate and Takato set up the wards.
It was Guyver that speaks first after three minutes of watching, "Good practice. But you guys get the day off. Tomorrow we'll be starting the assault on Salvatore. So I'll leave you to inform them about it." With that Guyver, Fate, and Bel'Ore leaves.
Wormon Digivolves into Stingmon. Stingmon says before heading in, "I'll go in and inform them about them having the rest of the day off." As they watch, Nick asks, "Can he Digivolve into an ultimate? You know, without DNA Digivolving?" Calamon says, "Yip! Go Stingmon!" Guilmon also cheers Stingmon on, "Go Stingmon!"
As they watch, something clicked. "How does Calamon know that Stingmon can Digivove into an ultimate?" She asks. Takato answers, "He just does. He is the shining light of Digivolution." She looks over at Calamon who's in Mary's arms. Calamon then turns to look over at her and grins. Feeling that she's not getting any answers out of Calamon. She returns to watching Stingmon try to stop the fighting.
Stingmon tries to talk to Sky and Kage but finds himself dodging attacks from all sides. It looks like nobody was interested in talking and now Stingmon begins to try to get out of the area, pass the wards that keep the spell in place. But Serji attacks Stingmon with Dark Claw. Stingmon flies high to avoid the attack. Then when Stingmon tries to go higher, but Gate and Angewomon forces Stingmon low and then Gate moves forward and grabs Stingmon in his mouth and tosses Stingmon to the ground.
"Shouldn't we help him?" Nick asks. "Anyone that going in there will be attacked." Tory answers. Ever adds, "I think Stingmon will get their attention, one way or the other." "Very true." Rika states. Ken just sighs and asks Takato, "Can he be deleted?" Takato thinks and answers, "Nope, he'll just get sent out when he gets 'deleted.' Do you want back up, Ken?" Ken shakes his head no.
As they were talking Stingmon finally attack the closest target, which happens to be Solar. It seems to be Solar's unlucky day. For the energy lines from the Poison Wave were glowing more often. Stingmon's Spiking Strike sends Solar out of the wards. The GoldVeedramon just looks over at them and asks, "What?" "Stingmon was trying to tell you guys that we get the rest of the day off. We're starting the attack tomorrow." Mary tells Solar. Solar blinks and says, "Oooo" Solar joins the group in watching the free-for-all.
Now that Solar was out of the way, Stingmon choices to attack J.P. next. J.P. was busy with Puck to notice Stingmon, but Puck noticed and got out of the way before Stingmon attacks with Moon Shooter. Then Puck adds his Cannon Ball. This sends J.P. flying into Serji, Kouji comes racing towards them but stops. Then Puck and Kouji listens to what Stingmon has to say before J.P. recovers. Puck and Kouji then nods and Puck heads pass Gate, Sky, Kage, and Angewomon to get out of the wards. Kouji races on the ground and tackles Serji when the mega tries to get in his way. J.P. and Tommy both attack Kouji, so Kouji can't get out and his attackers aren't listening to him.
Puck continues to fly towards them and asks as he lands, "Is it true that we get the rest of the day off and that we're attacking tomorrow?" "Yip." Ruby states. Puck grins and then turns to watch the one fighting. "Cool. Can't wait!" Puck adds.
Kage and Sky had been attack Gate, Angewomon flies down to help Kouji, so leaving Gate open for attacks. Kage and Sky together and Gate's 'injures' were beginning to glow brighter. Stingmon takes gets off the ground before Tommy and J.P. try to keep him on the ground. Stingmon gets behind the two champions and yells something out. Gate, Kage, and Sky pause to listen. Then Gate yells something to Angewomon, Tommy, J.P., and Serji and they look to Kouji. Kouji just nods and then everyone in the spell area pauses and then turns to them and yells as loud as they can, "WHY DID YOU GUYS SEND IN HELP FOR STINGMON?" They yell back, "STINGMON WANTED TO TELL YOU GUYS! PLUS KEN THOUGHT THAT HE DIDN'T NEED HELP!" The ones between the wards just go "O." Stingmon just throws his hands in the air and just looks defeated.
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He leaves the others soon after Takato cancels the spell. He was meeting Jill for lunch and now was hoping to spend the rest of the day with her. He had been talking with her for at least an hour each night. He enjoys her company and, sadly, knows that nothing can happen between them. He also knows that he has like a lot of years ahead of him to date girls. He just wants some time with a pretty girl, even if nothing will come of it.
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He sighs as Rika and him spend time away from everyone, including their partners. It seems that Guilmon finally remembers to ask Renamon about how Digi-Eggs come from. Like he thought Renamon just sighs and takes Guilmon some place to talk about it. Renamon didn't even send a glare his way, as they left Rika and him alone.
They were alone on the roof of the apartment building. He had open a portal to the roof, so now they were up here and having a good look around. He was enjoying the view from up high. Rika breaks the silents by saying, "So, it happens tomorrow, huh?" "Looks that way." He says then adds wistfully, "I wonder if I'm strong enough to figure out how to get cancel the magical defenses. There's more of those then what Fate lead everyone to believe. I wonder just how we'll unconnect all the connections from the Anchor without creating a gigantic energy storm." Rika smiles a bit at hearing that. "Just believe you can, and you'll find a way. You seem to pull miracles out of thin air. I believe in you." Rika says softly. "Thanks for your support, Rika. It really means a lot coming from you." He says just as softly as he look off to the distance. "When I get home the first thing my mom will want to do, it stop me from getting a hair cut. Then my mom will start in on my wardrobe." Rika says with a grin. He laughs at that and says, "And you'll enjoy every minute of the battle for your right to cut your hair and the war about your wardrobe." Rika looks into his eyes and then puts her head on his shoulder. "You know me too well, gogglehead." She says. He puts his arm around her shoulders and says, "You let me, you know." "Hope you remember that." She says. He answers, "Always, Rika. Always."
To be continued …