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Warning: Contains mild language and slash, or yaoi or whatever you wish to call it meaning boy/boy relationships, if you don't like, don't read.
Disclaimer: I don't own Digimon or "Into The West" from the Lord of the Rings: Return of the King soundtrack.
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Chapter Five: Awakening to Devastation
OOooooOOOOoooooOOOOOooooooOOOOOOooooooOOOOOoooooOOOOooooOO"Lay down
Your sweet and weary head
Night is falling
You've come to journey's end"
The sky was a clear blue not a single cloud in sight, as the sun beat down lazily across a field of tall grass that stretched as far as the eye could see. A figure lay amidst the grass with his eyes half lidded as arms were placed behind his head to use as a pillow. All of thoughts of past, present, and future escaped him as he laid there, the grass tickling his cheeks.
"Sleep now
And dream of the ones who came before
They are calling
From across the distant shore"
Sighing he was about to close his eyes and take a nap, when a gentle breeze began to blow bringing with it a voice. Eyes snapping open fully the boy sat up and looked around originally he thought that he was the only one there. When the voice came again, it was distant, carrying with it a familiar tug that he found he couldn't ignore. Slowly he stood up and brushed the dust off the back of his pants. The wind blew harshly for a moment bringing with it stinging pain to his eyes that caused a few tears to rise up.
"Why do you weep?
What are these tears upon your face?
Soon you will see
All of your fears will pass away
Safe in my arms
You're only sleeping"
Suddenly he was walking, he could even classify it as strolling through the endless field the pull seemed to start to awaken memories. High stands of grass brushed against his fingertips making rustling noises under his feet. The sun beat down high from above as the breeze gently ruffled his long blue-black hair, making the figure pause. Pale fingers rose up to feel for the missing article, but the simple thought was taken away as his hands fell to his side as he started walking again.
"What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come to carry you home"
Something deep inside was telling him to keep moving to reach his destination, yet there was nothing to be seen. Just an endless field, clear blue-sky and the sun beating down from above, everything seemed so real, yet if he focused on one spot it blurred. He even considered going back to his original spot to sleep again, when the voice rose and this time he could tell it was singing. He sensed the singer was someone very close to him, images rose of a brown haired boy, but they were too fleeting to hold onto. Shaking his head he listened again and began to head towards the voice as words floated to him with the wind.
"And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
All souls pass"
The wind grew slightly harsher as he moved closer almost following the singer's emotions. The song seemed to jerk at the boys every part, his soul, mind, and most importantly his heart. Walking up a small hill he reached his destination as the wind died down, but the words remained strong. The emotions conveyed so much that it seemed beyond normal comprehension. He wasn't even sure what normal was in this strange place. The only thing he knew was the voice told of other things, other times.
"Hope fades
Into the world of night
Through shadows falling
Out of memory and time"
Stroking the bangs away from his face the boy looked up to see the singer, as he moved closer. He stopped about ten feet away in shock to see another boy his age, sitting atop a rock in the middle of a grove of trees. Though how could a boy sing with such deep emotions? Studying the figure closely this boy didn't seemed to blur like the rest of the scenery around him as he turned blue gray eyes briefly away to narrow at a tree to see it blur. Shaking his head he turned back this time as something told him to listen to the words with his heart.
"Don't say: We have come now to the end
White shores are calling
You and I will meet again"
He moved slightly closer till he was leaning against a tree, yet the other didn't notice him, the brown haired boy was in his own world, eyes distant. The wind picked up again pushing into his backside and suddenly he was flooded with memories fast and hard causing his breath to catch and eyes to shut tight. After what seemed several moments, but mere seconds blue gray eyes opened. He knew the figure that was there now, and recognized the singing voice. "Takuya." He whispered voice sounding hoarse.
"And you'll be here in my arms
Just sleeping"
The others head turned towards him as those brown eyes lit up and the boy stood and walked over to the darker haired one. This time the wind died fully as brown eyes met blue as the two stared at each other for a long moment. "Kouji." He murmured back in greeting and hugged the taller boy as his voice rose to finish the song.
"And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
Grey ships pass
Into the West"
Kouji stiffened for a moment before melting into the embrace and wrapping his own arms around the browned haired boy. "What is this? Are we dreaming?" He questioned after a long moment of peaceful silence.
"I'm not sure, I just remember appearing here, and something told me to sing, so I did. It was strange the words just came to me, and suddenly you appear." Takuya muttered burying his face in the blue haired boy's shirt, taking a deep breath.
"Yeah, your singing led me here." He agreed holding the other boy tighter. "That song was so haunting, yet beautiful at the same time. Your voice, seemed to speak volumes..." He whispered tilting his head to place a kiss on Takuya's forehead as the others head moved up as lips met briefly before Kouji continued. "What is this though, I could have sworn we were told that you wouldn't have any dreams." He murmured gently.
Takuya pulled back slightly giving a small smile, as he sighed. "I'm not, I think this is your dream Kouji." He whispered. "You just pulled me into it." He added and opened his mouth to say something else when the wind picked up again, except it was colder. Shivering he pressed himself against the other trying to get warm and completely missed the blush that rose up on the lone wolf cheeks.
"If this is my dream, then right now something is telling me we have to keep walking." He murmured pulling back a little to wrap an arm around Takuya's waist and hold him longer before taking his hand as he heard a small whimper. Pale fingers entwined with tan ones causing Kouji to flinch at the coldness in that hand. Receiving a nod from the other they set off at a steady pace.
They moved in silence for a long time as unease began to fill the air, the further they got the slower Takuya walked. He then came to a complete halt right before a large hill that couldn't be seen over the top. Kouji turned towards him raising his eyebrows questioning. "I don't think we should go beyond this hill." He whispered.
The blue haired boy looked at the other with confusion in his eyes and tried to say something when the gogglehead suddenly threw himself at him. Barely keeping his balance Kouji was shocked at how cold his partner felt. Looking up he saw the sun was still beating down brightly, and he wasn't feeling cold at all. "What do you sense Takuya?" He asked.
"Something is over there, something bad, I sense it, and I feel so cold." He whispered reaching up to wrap his arms around the other's neck tightly. He felt the other boy's arms wrap around his waist to draw him as close as possible as every part of Kouji seemed to fill his senses. Ranging from his scent, to the warmth that was radiating off his body helped a little. He nuzzled the pale collarbone gently as he heard the lone wolf sigh contently, but their moment was interrupted, as the sun seemed to disappear. Moving away from each other they looked up to see a dark gray cloud covering the sky. "We need to go back." Takuya whispered shivering again. Why was it so cold, he was starting to become numb.
Kouji looked torn between the tugging to go over the hill to beyond, down to his boyfriend who now was shaking like a leaf. "Maybe you should stay here?" He suggested.
"No, if anything we should stick together." He muttered, eyes darting around as clouds started to roll causing the sky to fully darken. "Hope fades into the world of night." Takuya whispered.
The lone wolf reached out then and pulled gogglehead close and wrapped a comforting arm around his waist. "Common, it looks like a storm is about to happen, maybe that is what you're sensing." He murmured. "Let's go over this hill don't worry I've got you." He whispered quietly before placing a kiss on the chilled forehead.
Thunder rumbled across the sky as the two made it up the hill, which was a little difficult with Kouji half supporting Takuya. "See everything is..." He began, but stopped as his breath caught in his throat.
The wind blew harsh and cold slamming into them, as smoke rose from spots that were on fire. A smell rose then causing them to choke on it and stumble back, as the two boys studied the scene before them. Directly ahead was a destroyed stone building as bodies, upon bodies littered the ground. Swords sticking up from them, as shadows slithered other the corpses, as each passed the bodies turned skeletal. Distantly swords were being clashed, as the wind carried voices to them.
"You will not have him"
"I will, if not then once I extinguish his life the sword will now longer have a bearer."
Suddenly Takuya broke free of Kouji's embrace standing up began running across the field, with the lone wolf on his heels. As they passed by the battlefield the bodies were disappearing to be replaced by the same tall grass, but only the lone wolf noticed, as he saw the other was completely focused ahead. Voices and sword clashes were getting louder until the brown haired boy came to a complete stop causing Kouji to run into him from behind, luckily catching himself before they tumbled. Over his baka's shoulders he could see two figures, a black clad one and then Hodoer, locked in a heated battle.
Blue gray eyes looked away to see Takuya caught up in it, as he carefully put an arm around the boy in front of him. He felt the other jump, but before he could say anything a voice rose up, that reeked of darkness that sent chills down his spine.
"Stand aside old one, let me pass and you shall live."
"Never, you are forbidden to go near the sword"
"We shall see about that, prepare to die!"
That was when the dark jagged blade rose easily and knocked aside the tiger digimon's sword almost as the figure had been toying with the monk the entire time. It began to glow a deep purple that was pulsing as the figure raised it up, then swung down in an arcing motion slicing straight through the monk, as a cry of pain rose, the figure crashed to the ground.
Unable to take it Takuya screamed, feeling a deep searing pain he collapsed to the ground dragging Kouji with him. His brown eyes darted to the familiar black cloak before looking down at Hodoer's lifeless body and locking eyes with those dull yellow orbs. Pain stun his eyes as slow tears began to fall.
A laugh lifted through the air as thunder rolled across the sky causing the clouds to burst open as rain fell from the darkness in sheets of cold water. The rain just misted around the figure though making it turn and disappear into the storm.
Kouji was in shock as he pulled Takuya closer, hearing him crying as a tear rolled down his cheek as well. The rain began to fall harder, as everything around them began to fade, first the bodies, then the building and finally Hodoer. They stayed there as the lone wolf held the brown haired boy tighter as the rain washed everything clean, and he shut his eyes.
After several minutes the pounding rain became lighter until it was a simple drizzle as Kouji opened his eyes to see that once more they were back in the same field again. He felt something stir against him, snuggling against his chest. Looking down blue gray locked with chocolate brown. Lifting his fingers he flicked away tears that were still on the others cheeks. A tan hand rose up to clasp onto his holding it tightly. "It's time to wake up now." Takuya whispered.
"How do you know?"
A sad smile then, "I just do. One more kiss?"
A nod was his answer as Kouji leaned down their lips meeting in a gentle, but tender kiss. It didn't go any further then that, when music rose, as both of them stayed together as everything began to fade to black, the two boys were still kissing until that faded as well.
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A roll of thunder rocked the temple walls as dust fell from the ceiling raining down upon two figures curled up on a bed. Brown eyes snapped open scanning the area before the boy suddenly sat up as another explosion occurred. Memories of the dream flashed through his mind, but he pushed them to the side as he turned to his partner. They had to get moving, even at that moment he could feel a warm tugging calling out to him, pulsing through his mind, soul, and his heart. He shook the lone wolf gently as he called out "Kouji wake up we don't have a lot of time." Getting a small groan he shook him a little more as blue gray eyes cracked open lazily before they instantly became alert.
"We're back in the temple." The lone wolf whispered sitting up carefully so as not to bang their heads together. "That dream though..."
"We don't have time." Takuya interrupted his voice urgent.
"The sword?" Kouji questioned as he received a nod to confirm his suspicions.
The brown haired boy began to crawl off the bed, as he held out his hand for the lone wolf, as it was taken. They moved over to the dresser and letting go for a few moments Takuya tossed the other his clothes. Urgency was on both their minds as they changed into their old clothes making sure they had everything, before taking hands again. Feeling the ground shake beneath their feet they took off at a run, as the door slammed against the wall in their passing, while Takuya threw his senses out, where was the tug coming from? He paused at a series of tunnels, and waited, slowly it came to him and following the tugging he darted down the darker tunnel. The deeper they went the more the stone walls began to looked aged, as Kouji was the first to notice the sudden shift as they ran. "Are we going underground?" He asked.
Takuya didn't answer right away, as he had to partly pull himself away from the tugging on his heart. "I think so." He murmured. The ground then shifted greatly as a feeling of deju vu rose up from within him. This reminded him so much of his dream from before, except this time Kouji was with him. A great sense of urgency overrode the feeling though as in the distance yet so close was the strange cold pulse of the other sword. He quickened his pace, and pushed through another door that led down a long hallway, lungs bursting for air though he didn't stop.
An explosion rocked the walls almost sending both him and Kouji tumbling to the ground, but another steadied the boys as they both crashed into the door. Takuya fumbled with the handle, but it was hard with the lone wolf pressed up against his back, breathing hard down his neck. Pushing that distracting thought out of his head he finally opened the door as it made a resounding slam against the stonewall. Both entered the room as the foreboding feeling rose up again as the lone wolf was the first to spot the sword floating in the center of the room. Blue gray eyes turned towards the brown haired boy to watch him approach the sword studying it. "Hurry Takuya, I don't think we have a lot of time." He commented uselessly eyes darting around as he began to shiver. 'Why is it starting to feel cold all of a sudden?' He thought.
Kouji was brought back to the present when he heard Takuya's D-Scanner shrieking along with his partner's scream of pain. He tried to rush forward to help, but something held him back, some kind of invisible wall. Unable to move he was forced to watch the one he cared for in pain, when he felt it, an intense cold rising up from his back causing the hairs on his neck to stand up on end. He then realized the stark contrast, the front of him was warm, and the back was cold. Quickly he noticed who had entered the room, turning he was met with the same black cloaked figure from the dream. 'Or was it really a vision?'
The two glared at each other, it seemed Takuya wasn't paying attention to his surroundings. Kouji suddenly shivered again, as he jumped slightly at the words that came from the cloaked figure. "Move aside, this isn't your battle." It hissed.
"To hell it isn't!" He shouted hand instantly going to his D-Scanner, if he could buy Takuya some time……
Before his hand could clasp about the digivice he was suddenly thrown across the room, as his back hit the wall hard causing lights to flash before his vision. Fighting to stay conscious he saw that Takuya finally noticed what was happening around him. He listened to their conversation, but to his ears their voices sounded distant. So instead he focused on the battle as he watched the dark one lunge at Takuya, as the brown haired boy blocked the attack. It was then his vision started to blur as he struggled to stand up, groaning as he slumped down again. How hard was he thrown? He didn't get to ponder it for long as he saw the brown haired boy throw the other across the room, as what happened to him previously. Shaking his head to clear it some his blue eyes scanned across the room, to see something he never expected. His mind suddenly became blank as he watched Takuya stumble away the same shock in his eyes as well, as Kouji heard the stuttered words coming out.
"No...you can't...it's not possible..."
"Oh, but it is, it is…."
In a flash a dark jagged, blade appeared out of smoke as the figure took advantage of his opponent's shock, and drove forward. "TAKUYA!" Kouji shouted at the top of his lungs as he struggled to stand again, but only made it to his knees. It was then a muted explosion filled the air, and following it was a blinding white light, as the lone wolf saw no more…….
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Pain
It was the first thing he felt as he groaned, slowly blue gray eyes cracked open, to shut again instantly at the blurred vision he received. Taking a few deep breaths he began to feel where he was as he let his head stop spinning. His back felt cool, and seemed to be pressed against a wall or maybe a floor? Hands seemed to be placed in his lap, and feeling that the world had stopped spinning he cracked open his eyes slowly and glad not to see the blur again began to focus on where he was. He was surrounded by stone walls and shifting his head carefully to the right revealed a large hole. 'I'm in a cave, but how? The last thing I remember is that battle, then the bright light……Takuya…….TAKUYA!' Quickly he sat up and groaned in pain at the dizziness he was filled with. Taking a few deep breaths he reopened his eyes to look around, the brown haired boy was nowhere in sight. 'What if something happened to him? Oh god, what if I lost him' His scattered thoughts were soon forgotten by a familiar voice coming from the cave entrance.
"Good your awake, I was getting worried there." Said the calm voice and before Takuya could say anymore his shaking boyfriend pulled him into a hug. "Shh, Kouji it's okay, I'm right here. We got lucky I was able to teleport us, before that battle got worse." He whispered his voice now sounding far away from being calm.
Kouji moved his head back so he could lock eyes with the other. "Wait a minute, teleport, where are we?" He asked confused.
"Part of the powers that come with the sword." Takuya answered grimly. "I took us to a cave far away from the ruins of the temple and him" He said whispering the last part.
Slowly the lone wolf pulled away to look down at his partner's waist to see a long sword strapped there, along with what seemed to be canteens. He lifted his eyes to see the sad look in those brown eyes, along with concern. "Don't worry I'm fine. I was just thrown across the room, I've had worse." He muttered. There was silence for the longest time as the two stood there looking into each other's eyes. As much as Kouji wished he could stay lost in them, he cleared his throat, hesitating slightly he put his hands behind his back before braving his question. It was something he had to know, to clear off his chest, about what he saw in that chamber. "Takuya…..did you ever….have you ever…." He started to ask, but stopped not sure how to ask his question and yet dreading the answer.
Those chocolate eyes wavered for a second before the brown haired boy decided to stare at the cave floor as his fists clenched and unclenched. "No. I was as shocked as you were with the identity of the other wielder." He commented a hand idly moving down to clutch the handle of the sword, as Kouji took his other hand to hold on too. "It just doesn't seem possible." He added as an afterthought, his finger's absently stroking the tiger shaped handle his eyes thoughtful.
Deciding to change the topic, the lone wolf pulled the other closer to him and held him for a long moment. Both boys gave a contented sigh then enjoying the other's company, when a loud grumbling interrupted. Blushing slightly Takuya pulled away enough to glare down at his stomach.
"Someone's hungry." Kouji teased a small smile on his face.
"So what if I am, it's been a long day, besides I bet your hungry too." Came the retort.
Sighing the other nodded as he watched the gogglehead dig around in his long pants pocket before pulling out some berries and other things. "It was all I could find without walking too far away from you." He said as explanation.
"It will do." The lone wolf responded and after splitting up the food they both sat on the cave floor side by side, shoulders, arms, thighs, and legs touching. They ate in a comfortable silence, neither one wanting to bring up what had happened in the temple, and what they were going to do now. That could wait, at least for a little while, so they could have their break, not worrying about destiny knocking on both doors. A little while later Kouji felt Takuya slump against his shoulder and turning his head slightly he saw the other had fallen asleep. Suddenly he yawned and taking a quick look around the cave decided to let his eyes shut, but he inwardly stayed alert for trouble.
OOooooOOOOoooooOOOOOooooooOOOOOOooooooOOOOOoooooOOOOooooOOThe last rays of the setting sun were what disturbed Takuya from his rest as brown eyes cracked open. Yawning and still feeling tired he turned and gently shook Kouji as the other started for a minute before relaxing. Deciding to wait the brown haired boy watched as the lone wolf became fully awake before clearing his throat. Soon dark blue eyes locked with his own, as he gave a small smile, brown eyes turning serious. "As much as I like this peacefulness, we have to get moving again." He murmured.
"Where to though?" Kouji questioned.
Silence was the answer for the longest of minutes while Takuya turned away to stare out the cave entrance, taking a deep breath he answered. "We can't go home, and we can't stay here, the other has been training longer than I have. If I confront him again so soon, I'll lose." He said voice grave.
Kouji was then lost in thought then as he processed his partner's words, if they couldn't go home, and couldn't stay here, then where…… "Then where do we go?" He questioned wincing at how small his voice sounded. He had to be strong, for Takuya, he could worry later.
"I know where, but it's hard, and possibly very dangerous….." He muttered trailing off, giving an inward smile when Kouji said 'we', as he turned his gaze now to the cave wall in front of them, his brown eyes distant.
"How…."
"Remember in the books how they said there were four?" Getting a grunt for an answer Takuya continued his voice quiet. "If Baihumon rules this Digital World, what's not to say that the others don't have realms of their own too? The tricky part is that I would have to create a portal to one of these realms, but if I succeed, I'll be drained of energy for several days on end unable to defend myself…."
"Did you forget about me?" Kouji interrupted getting Takuya's attention as their eyes locked once more. "I can still spirit evolve, if you remember I did make a promise."
"I remember." The other answered, as he snuggled closer to the lone wolf as he touched their foreheads together. "I know your not going to break it any time soon, and I'm glad."
"Tired?"
"A little with the dream, then the battle, adding on top of everything else going on…" He began then trailed off closing his eyes.
"Your not sleeping on me are you?" Kouji questioned, his tone only half-light.
"Can't, I'm just resting my eyes, and thinking about how to make the portal." He whispered.
"Well you don't have to rest…." Kouji suggested trailing off, as those brown eyes snapped open to see the mischievous look in those blue gray eyes. Before the lone wolf could say anything else Takuya's lips were pressed against his own. The first was soft, gentle, and hesitant. "I thought I almost lost you there." Kouji murmured against the others mouth, and that was when the kiss intensified as the dark haired boy gently pushed the gogglehead to the ground, getting on top of him. As they shared one kiss after another everything was forgotten in that moment except the both of them, and their emotions……..
OOooooOOOOoooooOOOOOooooooOOOOOOooooooOOOOOoooooOOOOooooOOIt was a while later when Kouji pulled himself off of Takuya shivering slightly in the cooler night air. He smirked at the dazed look that was in those brown eyes before reaching around for his windbreaker that had been thrown off earlier. Slowly he sat up a little straighter with his legs still straddling the brown haired boy and slipped it back on and zipped it up. During that time the other's eyes seemed to clear as he watched the lone wolf with a small smile on his face. Looking down their eyes locked as Kouji felt a small heat in his face as his cheeks tinted pink at the intense look in those brown orbs. Clearing his throat he asked, "Are you ready?"
"Yeah, I think I can do this." He answered.
Slowly the lone wolf stood and offering his hand, which was taken and pulled the brown haired boy to his feet.
Dusting themselves off Kouji hugged Takuya once more as the other carefully pulled the sword out, and raised it in front of him. The silver part of the blade gleamed brightly with the moonlight shining on it. The brown haired boy swung it around once before taking the lone wolf's hand gently and held the blade with his right. "You might want to hang on." He whispered, and waiting he felt more than saw Kouji wrap his arms around his waist and clinging on tightly. Taking a deep breath the brown haired boy calmed down his swirling emotions and looked deep inside of himself, and almost too quickly he was filled with the power of the sword. It was a tingling feeling that started at his fingertips and began to spread throughout his entire body. Slipping his eyes shut he began to form a portal in his mind, a portal that would lead them away from this Digital World to another land, one ruled by the Dragon god.
Outside Kouji watched as the sword began to glow first dull at first then it became brighter, just as Takuya's body became warmer to match with the sword. He then tightened his hold as he watched the light trail off in streaks to form a circle just tall and wide enough for the two of them to squeeze through. The light then condensed, collecting together till there was a silver mirror in front of them. He felt Takuya starting to shake and held on tighter letting the other know he was there, as the sword's light became unbearable, images flashed across the mirror like portal. A shuddering gasp echoed around the cave as instantly the sword's glow stopped and the lone wolf almost tumbled to the ground with the sudden weight he received. Blue gray eyes first looked to the portal to see a field of some kind before them, before shifting down to see his partner's half shuteyes and pale face. "Takuya are you okay?" He whispered shaking the other boy slightly.
"Yeah, I just feel tired." Was the whispered response as Kouji noticed the exhausted brown eyes that now stared up at him. "We should go though before the portal closes."
Nodding the lone wolf watched as the gogglehead put his sword back into his sheath then helped him stand putting a supportive arm around the shorter boy's shoulders. He studied the portal as they moved closer and stopped, as he slowly reached his hand out to feel the surface. He felt a warm jolt strike his fingertips as the portal rippled like water, before looking down at his boyfriend. "Is this safe?" He asked warily.
"I'm not sure, but it's the only choice we have." Was the tired response.
Not completely liking that answer Kouji thought about it then, it was their only choice and he didn't want to loose his Takuya to that thing. Getting a better grip as he watched the familiar determination fill those brown eyes and started forward. As he stepped through the portal his entire body felt like it was tingling as he unconsciously tightened his hold on Takuya when it happened. The tingling turned into pulling as everything seemed to yank apart as he gasped in pain, dimly he heard his baka groan, bright lights filled his vision, as in the background both of their D-Scanners began to shriek. A bright light came next then a gentle numbing as everything faded to black…..
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Gasping blue gray eyes snapped open to take in his surroundings, which only appeared to be the ground. Shifting his head he turned it slightly to notice a heavy weight on top of his back. Distantly he heard another groan, as his memories came rushing back, they had stepped into the portal and now were supposed to be somewhere else. Still trying to get his bearings, he whispered. "Takuya."
It was a little longer than he wanted before he got an answer. "Yeah, I'm here." Then the weight on top of him shifted at least to his side to where it just buried his arm. "Looks like it worked." Takuya murmured.
Kouji turned his head to lock eyes, as the pain and nausea began to fade away, and feeling came back into his limbs. "Yeah, but where are we?"
The brown haired boy opened his mouth to answer, but then shouts were heard from the distance….
"Did you see that portal! It was off the scales for normal activity."
"I'm more worried about the two things that fell from it, are we close?"
"Yeah."
Deciding it was best not to look vulnerable the lone wolf quickly stood up and pulled the other with him. The effects from traveling had worn off now, and he could feel normal again as both of them dusted themselves off. Kouji thought the voices sounded human, yet the plan could have backfired and they were just sent to another part of their Digital World. Yet, what was the strange foreign feeling that he was sensing, it seemed Takuya read his mind as he felt his hand being taken. Turning blue orbs locked with brown and with a nod he pulled out his digivice, while Takuya took a grip on his sword. If there was danger they would be ready for it….
Though the threat didn't seem immediate as around what appeared to be trees three teens appeared, the one in the lead had bright red hair and holding a laptop. The other two one had big brown hair and the other was blonde. Behind the trio were two unfamiliar digimon as the group stopped and for the longest of times stared at each other. It was then that the brown haired boy stepped forward holding his hands up in a peaceful gesture, that Takuya looked with brown eyes that were similar to his own. "Look we don't want to cause trouble, so if you could can you tell us who you are." He began.
Kouji looked at the brown haired teen and glared before pulling Takuya behind him in a protective stance. He gave a challenging look to the three of them, as he clutched his digivice tighter, he watched the strange digimon jump in front of the other humans. Where were these teens spirits? "Not until you tell us first." He murmured he wasn't about to trust three complete strangers, not after what had happened so far.
It was the blonde who seemed to sense the tension as he moved a hand to cause his digimon to back off. He wore solid black as he went and stood next to the other teen, and whispered in his ear for a moment. Then blue eyes locked on his own, with an intensity that reminded him of his own glares, but it was gone in a second as the brown haired teen began talking. "Okay, I'm Taichi, the blonde is Yamato, and the guy with the laptop is Koushiro. We just want to know how you got here, and if you are causing trouble." He said looking to both boys, to the one with the raven hair to the brown haired boy as he waited for an answer.
The lone wolf was about to retort to the last comment when he felt a hand squeeze his shoulder briefly breaking his gaze off with the blonde he locked eyes with the shorter boy. He felt his hand being squeezed and looking down saw the other had loosened his hold on the sword, sighing he backed down and let Takuya stand next to him. "I'm Takuya and this is Kouji. We are not here to cause trouble, just to seek refuge…." He trailed off as they all heard a shout.
Five humans and two digimon turned to the right to see a young man dressed in robes, which looked oddly familiar to Takuya, rush forward. He bent down to catch his breath, as they got a better look, he was older than them, as the brown haired boy sensed something, it was the same feeling he had when he met Hodoer for the first time. Shaking his head he heard a question asked this time coming from the red head known as Koushiro. "Gennai, what are you doing here?" He asked.
The man named Gennai straightened again before looking at the trio giving a small smile before he turned to the others his eyes becoming serious as he studied them. He looked to the blue haired boys digivice then to the sword, before locking eyes with them again. "Takuya, Kouji." He questioned, but it sounded more like a statement.
Taking a few deep breaths, the gogglehead tightened his grip on the sword as he saw the lone wolf tense up as well. "Yeah, but how…"
"Did I know?" Gennai finished and receiving a nod continued. "Azulongmon told me of your arrival." Ignoring the gasps from the other teens behind him he locked eyes with the newcomer. "Said something about how much noise you made creating that portal it disturbed his rest." He commented his eyes going distant. "Any reason on why you choose here?" He asked out of the blue.
Caught off guard Takuya gulped as his mind fumbled with his thoughts, as something was telling him this man seemed different. Clearing his throat he answered the best he could. "It seemed to be the only safe choice, I didn't want to attempt jumping a opposite direction, and we both had to get away from our Digital World, before he found us."
Those eyes stayed distant for a long moment as behind Gennai the three teens from before were giving them strange looks. Finally the old man began to speak though his voice was grave. "So he found you then, how long have you had the sword?" He asked, causing eyes to look down at the weapon at Takuya's side, the handle gleaming in the sun.
"A day at most, the attack was unexpected and lives were lost."
Kouji's eyes widened at this little piece of information, shaking his head he instantly remembered the dream, as images rose up again. "So it was a vision then." He muttered getting everyone's attention.
"Not mine though, just yours." Takuya answered quietly as the two locked eyes and stayed that way for a few moments.
"Okay that's it can one of you tell us what is going on!" Taichi shouted breaking the silence.
"Everything will be explained fully, but for now let's just call it fate decided to play it's hand again. I have to go speak to Azulongmon, Taichi will you and the others take Takuya and Kouji to my place. There you two can explain if you wish, but only there." Gennai murmured and nodding to the boys turned and walked away.
A tense silence filled the area around the teens as Gennai's figure faded from sight, until a loud thump was heard making the others jump as Takuya fell to the ground, shutting his eyes. His breathing came out hard as Kouji leaned over him with worry in his eyes that Yamato seemed to be the only one to catch. "Are you okay?" The blue haired boy asked.
"That's the fourth time you've asked me that question and I'm fine Kouji." Takuya murmured. "The past few days have been long and tiring, it didn't help creating that portal…."
At this moment in time it was Koushiro who spoke up next. "Then why don't we help you two get to Gennai's house, and you can at least tell us some things right?" He asked.
Kouji opened his mouth to tell them they had no business to know, when Takuya gave him a look, and he backed down, but there was a scowl on his face. The brown haired boy took a quick look at the others before locking eyes with the lone wolf as he bit his lip. "We don't have a choice, besides I'm not in the mood to go back anytime soon." He murmured so only Kouji could hear.
Sighing and grumbling at the same time the lone wolf bent down and helped his gogglehead up, before slinging an arm over his shoulders so Takuya could lean on him. Once situated he gave a nod to the redhead and the group started walking each keeping a small distance from the other, probably to have private conversations, waiting a few moments he said quietly to Takuya. "How are you really feeling?"
Shaking his head and taking a deep breath the other locked eyes as brown met blue, but there was a slight darkness in the brown. "Tired, deep down I feel like I'm being yanked forcefully in two different directions. I'm confused on which to follow and I don't think my stress is helping either. Hodoer was right when he thought it was too soon." He whispered.
Kouji wasn't sure how to respond to that so he squeezed the hand he was holding firmly. "I'm here and always will be."
"I know."
OOooooOOOOoooooOOOOOooooooOOOOOOooooooOOOOOoooooOOOOooooOOIt was a long walk to the pond, which mostly reigned in silence except for the occasional whisper, while Kouji and Takuya took the time to admire and compare this world to theirs. For one it seemed quieter than theirs, and they hadn't seen a single digimon for miles around, which put them on slight edge. Curious Takuya was watching the creatures that followed the other teens around, it mystified him was where were the spirits? Or maybe things worked differently here, but it was the lone wolf who voiced the gogglehead's silent question. "Why do these digimon follow you around?"
Yamato was the one who decided to answer that question even though his eyebrows were raised in surprise at the question. "Their our partners."
"Partners?" Takuya asked.
"Yeah, with my help I can get Gabumon to evolve to higher stages, same goes for Taichi, Koushiro, and others from our group. It's what digidestined do." He added now watching the two carefully.
"There's not only us, children all over the world have partners of their own, it's amazing how huge the population of chosen is becoming." Koushiro added as he steadied his computer.
"Partner's and evolving, sounds so easy." The brown haired boy muttered briefly his mind traveled back to his trouble with his beast spirit. He was so lost in thought he didn't notice the lone wolf rolling his eyes at the comment, so he couldn't stop what came next.
"Sounds weak to me." Kouji added.
"Kouji!" Takuya hissed, but it wasn't heard as the older boy from earlier turned and glared daggers at the lone wolf.
"How can you call it weak, you are the one who hasn't shown any proof of how you fight, maybe you're the weak one." Taichi demanded his voice angry the teen was getting frustrated with the situation and had been ready to lash out.
The group had stopped now as the two teens kept glaring while Takuya sighed, he did not need a headache on top of everything else. Though he should have realized how the lone wolf acted when he was around others, he had seen it himself, several times with their group. Thinking of the others made his heart ache, where were they now? Were they safe, in danger, or worse dead? Here he was in another Digital World only thinking of himself when the others could be in trouble, he was shook from his thoughts as he heard the lone wolf's shout.
"I call it weak because you stand by the side lines and let your partner do all the work!" Kouji shouted.
"And what else am I supposed to do!"
Now the headache was coming in, as the gogglehead turned to the others that were standing off to the side, it seemed Koushiro had walked off, and Yamato….well the blonde just seemed to be standing there. Until he looked up and their eyes locked a sense of understanding passed between them in those brief moments before Takuya broke the gaze to look at the raven-haired boy. There was only one-way to settle this argument if they wanted to not stand there all day. "Kouji…." He began, but couldn't say anymore as he was hit with a blast of coldness. Gasping in pain, which got the others attention he fell to his knees the cold began to spread. A hand instantly went to his heart, while the other reached to grasp around the sword. It wasn't possible the other couldn't have found him so soon.
"Takuya, what is it!" The lone wolf shouted forgetting about the previous argument with the other teen to kneel down at his boyfriend's side. He took in the pale face and the hand clutching the sword strapped at his waist, quickly he put a pale hand on the shoulder, to pull it back at the coldness. He took a quick glance to see the trio looking worried and the blonde locked eyes with him. Kouji shook his head though, it would take way too long to explain, but even as he tried to think of something, Takuya answered for him.
"He's here" He hissed out, not only because he was freezing cold, but also because he could feel the pulse. "Oh god he is here." He murmured.
Clapping was the first thing heard as everyone instantly tensed eyes looking everywhere for a sign of danger. "Very good Takuya your senses are getting better." Hissed a voice, as everyone looked behind them as three pairs of eyes widened in surprise at the figure there. Black cloaked from head to foot, didn't reveal much, but the darkness around him radiated off, as well as the sword strapped around his waist. Pale fingers toyed with the handle of the blade, stroking it with some inner delight.
"What do…do you want!"
"My so demanding, then again you are younger so I guess it does make sense. I've come to make you my offer again." He murmured the voice no longer hissing, but now seemed very familiar yet was still cold.
"You already know my answer." Takuya said.
"Are you sure about your choice."
"Leave now Tatsu, I don't wish to speak to you!" With that he threw his hand as an explosion hit the figure to reveal a image wavering.
Tatsu shook his head in a disappointing air. "My, my your weak, that didn't even tickle. Really this should be how it's done." He rose up a hand about to throw it when the raven haired boy stood in his path. Rolling his eyes in his hood he slowly lowered his pale hand.
"Leave him alone!" Kouji shouted preparing himself to spirit evolve.
"What are you going to do about it wolf boy? I'm a mere projection, nothing could harm me except for maybe Takuya, but he is too weak right now. In fact if it wasn't for you intervening on our battle he would be dead by now." He hissed the air around them becoming cold.
"I said leave Tatsu!" The brown haired boy shouted.
The figure then held up his hands though not in a peaceful gesture, he laughed which sent chills down all their spines. This time his voice came out angry, yet this time he spoke differently, so only Takuya could hear his words. He clutched at his head as the other's voice floated inside his mind. If that is what you want, so be it, but don't worry little brother when I come to get you, I'll make sure those that help you are killed He looked over at Kouji as he said his next thought and Takuya could feel the mental smirk as he also looked at the lone wolf. Then I'll kill the one you love, slowly, painfully, right before your eyes, like the dream I'm sure you remember it Instantly a vision of a scythe slicing into the lone wolf filled Takuya's mind causing him to whimper in pain. To reaction Kouji put his arm around the other boy while glaring at the figure. Quite a pleasant one at that, but my thoughts run a lot worse. Just remember that the next time I see you, maybe then you would have thought through my offer more wisely With that a dark glow surrounded the figure, as a zinging sound was heard before it disappeared.
Then warmth filled the area around themas everything came to life again as the sun beat down brightly forgetting what was just there, but Takuya still felt cold. He leaned into Kouji's half embrace wearily, his brown eyes looked only half alive. His face was pale after his mind reeled through the words that were said to him, silently, as his brown orbs shut.
"What….He….That thing…" Taichi murmured, as both his other companions remained silent as their digimon moved to scout around the area for more trouble.
Takuya regretfully opened his eyes, but to only stare at the ground. "That thing, was Tatsu my…" He began but trailed off.
"You know his name?" Kouji questioned his tone intense.
"He knew mine, thought it would be best if I knew his. I guess his way to show his kindness, even if there isn't any." Sighing he sat up more to look at the three teens equally, before taking a deep breath. After this he would need a long, long rest, and clearing his throat he began. "That is what brought me here, I needed to seek refuge from that. It was Tatsu's astral form we were talking too; different powers differ with the swords I guess. Truth is, there's a prophecy of sorts in the works I carry with me a god's weapon, as it contains a god's power. Baihumon to be exact and his sword is the same as mine, but the complete opposite, only one will win and that will be the deciding factor over endless peace, or endless war. I apologize for getting all of you into this, I would explain more thoroughly if I could, but there are things I find hard to talk about. So I'm throwing a loop out here, and asking for your help, at least protection while I train to wield this thing." He murmured stroking the handle of the tiger blade as he felt the warmth enter his fingertips, and start to spread.
Surprising everyone it was Yamato who answered Takuya's mini speech. "Look we need some time, and if only part of what you are telling us is that bad, then we need to discuss how we handle this. We will give you some time to rest, because plainly you look like you need it. Then in three days time you will tell all you can, and we will decide." He muttered.
"I agree." The brown haired boy commented his tone firm.
"Then let's get going." Taichi said as the group brushed themselves off, as the teen studied the boy with the sword for a moment. Something else was bothering the boy; it seemed to stir something deep inside of him. He shook his head to clear the feeling away and think about it more later, right at the moment he needed to get the coldness out of his body. It had felt so strange, as Taichi remembered his sister telling him what it felt like when darkness tried to take her, one thing she could state clearly was a coldness that clawed and sucked away the warmth from one's body. Sighing he felt a hand squeeze his shoulder and turning partly was met with concerned ice blue eyes.
"Thinking too much, or worried about something?" Yamato whispered.
"Bit of both, I'll tell you later." Taichi murmured back as he looked around hazel eyes lighting upon their partners. "Agumon! Gabumon! Let's go, the danger is gone!" He shouted, and waited for the two digimon to come back. Now that he thought about it he still hadn't had a chance to see what this Kouji and Takuya could do. Where were their partners, but he held back on the question, when he looked at the shorter boy's eyes, to see the weariness in them. He would wait, besides the darker haired boy reminded him of Yamato when the blonde was younger. Now he knew for sure he was thinking too much, running a hand through his wild brown hair he turned and began walking. Koushiro leading, Yamato beside him, their partners on their heels, and the two boys a little further back. There was a mystery behind them, and Taichi had a feeling it had more to do with than this sword, and he was determined to find out what it was…
OOooooOOOOoooooOOOOOooooooOOOOOOooooooOOOOOoooooOOOOooooOOOkay that's it for this chapter. Though I myself am kinda disappointed in it, something just seems to be off about it, believe when I say this went through about 10 changes. It still seems off though. Yes I am using Japanese names and converting the chapters previous like that too, it does seem everybody is more used to it that way. Alsoyes I decided to have a mini cross-over with the Adventure season, but hate to disappoint everyone it is only going to be those three with a few guest appearances by the others.I hope everyone enjoyed it and be prepared for the next chapter!
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