Lay of the Worlds
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'Thoughts'
"Talking"
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(----) Different point of view
(:-:) Flash back
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Chapter 8
It's been three days and he was enjoying this trip. Chaud and him duty were simple, they were to help the cook. Jinx was usually up in the crow's nest, 'playing' look out. They were doing fine, they also shared a room alone, without sharing with any of the crew bunking with them.
He sighs as he looks around the deck. It's misty and this makes everything look kind of ghostly. He turns to see his partner also looking around. He feels really responsible for both Chaud and for Jinx. Just a while ago, he was just a human kid without a real care in the world, but now, he knows he'll never be the same. He wonders how his parent's and friends will think of his change. Then decides that when this is over, to act as childish and immature as possible, or just act his age. He didn't want to try and explain his change, just wants to go back to living an almost normal life, with all things consider when one's dad is famous.
He turns to look at the escape boat that they'll be practicing with. Captain Derek has thought about and then decided that they need sometime with the smaller boat before they were to leave the ship. They'll have plenty of time between now and then to get familiar with the escape boat. They have a good three months before they were close enough to Union Gate for them to launch off from Leaf Sail.
He notices Chaud stiffen and then they both turn towards Heat the Ebidramon. The champion level Digimon then says, "Captain sent me to instruct you." He then bows to Captain Derek's second in command. "Thank you for taking the time to help us." He says, he knows that Heat didn't want them on the ship, let alone for them to take off with the safety boat. He decides to use all the manners that his mom taught him when dealing with Heat.
Heat looks satisfied and Chaud just bows a minute after him, but doesn't say a word. Soon they listen as Heat begins to teach them about the different parts of the escape boat. Heat would sometimes wait for an unimportant moment before asking them a question of something off topic or what they finish talking about. He knows it'll be along lesson.
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It's been a good month since they have been sailing. He finds satisfaction in helping out around the ship. Jinx hasn't had more then five bad encounters with Heat and five days ago, they stopped off at a small island of Gomamon and Ikkakumon. They helped unload and then got a chance to explore some of the island.
He also learnt how to swim, thanks to Jinx's teasing him and Ore, their Gomamon guide. He had to admit, that learning to swim had been fun. They then had a game of tag in the ocean and then he watched as Jinx tried to make a sand castle. Lan fell asleep on the beach and Ore and Jinx decided to bury the rookie in the sand. They didn't bury him too much before Lan woke up and then chased them into the ocean.
He smiles at the memory. He hasn't had this much fun in like, never. He sighs and wonders if he'll ever go home. He sighs and pushes those thoughts out of his head. He didn't want to think about it.
He finishes checking the ropes and then looks at Lan. It'll be their first time sailing the boat but they have spent a good many hours learning how to sail the craft. Lan finish checking the small mast and sails, then picks up the oars and sets them under the benches. Lan then turns and looks at him and then at Jinx.
They then both turn to look towards Captain Derek and Rill, an AquaAgumon that Jinx has befriended. "Ready to set sail?" Captain Derek says. "Ready enough." He says. Jinx just giggles and says, "Ai Captain!" Lan snorts in amusement and says, more coolly, "We're ready." The captain of the Leaf Sail nods and they then hold on tight as Rill and the captain lowers them into the water.
Soon they off the ropes connecting the boat to the ship and then he helps Lan set up the mast. Jinx just sits back and watches. They hear something splash and soon Rill's head appears to his left. They soon finish with the mast and then Lan begins with the sail. "Good going!" Rill says and he just nods absently. They soon have everything in place and soon begins to sail after Leaf Sail.
Rill and Jinx just chat about stuff, Lan sits at the front of the boat, and he just sits at the back of the boat, steering. Soon a pod of dolphin Digimon called Dolphmon come over to chat. He listens with half an ear to what's being said. Soon it's been a good three hours and they watch as the Leaf Sail slows and soon they begin to reconnect the ropes, so they could be pulled up. Rill is then pulled on board and then Jinx flies up to tell them that their ready.
Soon they finish their first trial run and after rechecking everything, they soon head to the kitchen to help with dinner. He feels much better about their plan. In two months time they'll be sailing towards Union Gate on their own. He wonders if they'll be given lessons on how to fish.
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He waves bye to the crew of the Leaf Sail and to Captain Derek most of all. The captain and him had a great many late night talks. He traded stories about how he met up with Alex and then about Chaud and Jinx. He told Derek his fears about leading Chaud and Jinx towards this goal. Derek cheered him up and told him that the most important thing about being a leader is simple, he'll make mistakes but if he's luckily, they'll be small ones.
Soon they are lowered and then they wait a bit before setting up the mast and sail. He then just sighs and they begin to set up the mast and sail. Soon they're on their way. They had enough dry food to last them for a month. They also found a map on their Digivices. He learnt that word, Digivice, from Chaud. It not only shows them a global map, but also where they were on the map.
They didn't really talk, surprisingly, not even Jinx felt up to chatting away. They were a good week away from the island chain.
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They see land to their right. He looks at it as Chaud checks the map on his Digivice. "That's the one." The red rookie says. They watch as Jinx soon flies higher into the air and then begins to circle the boat. They have named the little boat. Jinx had wanted to call the boat, Ya-Ya. Both Chaud and him objected very strongly and after a huge agreement, they choose Ya Arrow. They kept a Ya in honour of Jinx's idea.
After a good four hours, they finally landed on the island. They pull the boat up and soon they hide the boat away and pack up the remaining food into their packs. They wait for Jinx to come back. Then they begin to explore the surrounding area.
They back pack for a good four hours, with snack breaks and restroom breaks. They find a good spot to camp at and they then split up. He leaves Chaud and Jinx at the campsite to get supper ready. He goes to find firewood. He comes back with an armful and then goes to find more, leaving Chaud to start the fire.
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He finishes starting the campfire and then just waits for Lan to come back with more. When Lan does, they then begin to eat. "I noticed a fresh water stream. We can bath there in the morning." Lan says. He sighs in relief. It's been a good month since they had a chance to have a bath, and he plans to make the most of it.
They decided on a watch and he volunteered to be first. He promised to wake Lan after four hours. He watches as Lan curls into a ball, Lan's tail is twisted around one of his legs. He sits back and enjoys the view of the surrounding forest.
He hears Jinx yawn and he says softly, "You can go to sleep." He hears Jinx move about and then Jinx answers, "Want to talk about it?" He blinks in surprise and turns to look at the white Digimon. He then turns to regard the fire. Then after a good five minutes, he says, "This might be my last night here." Jinx says, "What if it isn't?" He smiles sadly and answers, "Then it's nothing." He then continues, "I'm not from around here, Jinx. I do want to go home, but I also don't want to leave you behind. I know Lan can handle himself; I'm just worried about you. You're my first friend." He finishes. Jinx then says, "We'll still be friends." He nods his head, not trusting his voice. He then hears Jinx lie down and turns to watch the little Digimon fall asleep. He pokes the fire a bit and just lets his thoughts drift.
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They soon come across a rock formation that reminds him of a gate. They have been walking for a good seven hours to get here and now they decide to wait around. All they have to go on was a name, Majiramon. That didn't really help them, for they didn't know what a Majiramon looks like, or the Digimon's level.
He watches as Lan rests, using his pack as a pillow. He just looks around; most of this area is rocky and mountainous. He then decides to explore around this place.
He puts a finger to his mouth and then motions for Jinx to follow him. He leaves his pack with Lan and they set off to look around. They soon find a group of rocks moving around. He then holds his Digivice and soon an image appears.
Gotsumon
Rookie level Digimon
Data type
Rock. Attacks are Rock Fist and Crazy Crusher.
He finishes reading the info and then lets his Digivice fall to his chest. He decides to just stay and watch the group of Gotsumon. Jinx just sits on his left shoulder to watch the Gotsumon. As time goes by, he finds that they were carrying away some odd black and gold rocks. He watches as more Gotsumon come and go.
Then one of the Gotsumon trips and falls. Then a something moves and moves his head up to the top of the mine and stares at the yellowish Digimon moves and then whips the poor Gotsumon. "Get up, slave!" The large rock like Digimon says. He watches in dread and then in fury as the yellow rock Digimon continues to use the whip on the rock rookie.
Then before he knows it, he's in the air and knocks the whip out of the guy's hand. He hears gasps from the Gotsumon and then coolly says, "You're nothing but a bully. Lets see how you handle someone ready to fight back." The surrounding rookies murmur among themselves and the yellow Digimon recovers.
"You'll pay." Was all the rock Digimon would say. Then the larger Digimon tries to pound him with the rock's yellow fist. He counters by using his Wind Fury. He then jumps out of the way and then launches himself at the large Digimon. He then uses Wind Fury at the Digimon's middle. Then he leaps off the Digimon's stomach and dashes out of reach.
The large Digimon snarls and charges him. He just leaps out of the way of the attacks that the Digimon throws his way. As this battle drags on, his anger continues to grow. He never liked bullies and he plans on teaching this rock Digimon a lesson. He leaps over the yellow Digimon and then calls out, "Storm Focus!" As soon as the words left his mouth, winds begin to pick up. He closes his eyes as the winds continue to get stronger and stronger. Soon he can hear thunder sound out and then his fur stands on end as something shoots down. After a few more of that feeling, he lands a foot away and then slowly turns to look at the yellow rock Digimon.
The Digimon is flat on his front and seems to be muttering about how could he defeat the larger Digimon. He then watches coolly as the Digimon begins to break apart and then the particles float into the air and then seem to disappear.
He then feels drained and takes a look at the Gotsumon. Then they begin to cheer and they toss away the rocks and race up the hill to crowd him. He gets many congratulations and he just nods at some parts. Soon they leave, they were heading back to the ship and sailing away from this island. He grins a bit at this. His first real battle and he won.
PS: The Digimon that Chaud defeated was a Golemon.
To be continued …