Chapter 13 - Takuya and Telamon

It: Out would like to say... she hasn't updated because her computer is a piece of crap when it comes to going online. -smiles-

Onee-chan: i dont know what she's talking about. I love this computer. -huggle-

It: only cause you screwed up your computer.

Onee-chan: -death glare-

"Speech"

'Thoughts, Takuya's Inner Voice, Memories, L.I.K. and D.I.K.'

'Telamon's Inner Voice'

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'Takuya?'

'Yea?'

'You know Heraldomon won't go down so easily.'

'I know.'

'I get the feeling...he's plotting something.'

'When wasn't he?'

'I'm serious'

'I know...' he got serious, then seemed...sad... 'Telamon...'

'I know what you're worried about. But don't. I'm a digimon, remember? I'll protect your friends...no matter what. And if possible...' There was a pause, and then it seemed fire was coming from everywhere as a spirited Telamon spoke again. 'I'll thrust my fist through that bastard leader's gut! I'm ready! Let's go!'

'I can see that.'

Takuya laughed softly. Zoe turned to him.

"What's so funny?" she asked in confusion. He shook his head.

"Nothing. Nothing." he assured her.

Zoe shrugged and continued to ready her weapons. -coughs- Weapons...riiiiight...

The weapons consisted of sticks, rocks, water balloons, and (Tommy's idea) poppers (ya know, the firework stuff?). Kouichi had something wrapped and tied to his back...but no one was sure what it was. Kouji had 2 water guns, the big kind.

So now, with Telamon/Takuya, they were headed to the digimon's headquarters. They had actually gone to the bench Kouji and Kouichi had met at before (see chapter 1). No one knew what was so special about this place...but Takuya seemed to know what he was doing. It was around 8 pm...but none of them were headed home tonight.

"Now what? I don't see any digimon here." J.P. complained, sitting on the bench.

"Everyone take my hands, and hold each other's hands." Takuya ordered calmly yet forcefully.

"Huh? Why?" Zoe asked.

"Just do it!" Telamon ordered. Everyone flinched and grabbed hold. Kouji had his right hand and Kouichi had his left. Zoe, J.P., and Tommy were holding the twin's hands.

"Ready?" Takuya asked. Kouji squeezed his hand lightly when the others nodded and Takuya smiled. Telamon was elbowing his mind self as if saying 'oh yea, go you.' or something. "Hang on tight...and don't be afraid."

The 5 other digi-destined gave him confused looks a millisecond before they all burst into flames. Tommy, Zoe, and J.P. openly showed their fear while the twins freaked out inwardly. But the flames weren't hurting them...it was warm like a Christmas fireplace and soft like a quilt...

When the flames died down, they were standing in a stone room. In it were lanterns and torches that littered the walls and lit the room. A throne like seat was situated at the far end of the room. Telamon sniffed a bit before running towards a door to his right, not letting go of Kouji's hand and letting the others trail behind them.

Opening the door (more like running into it and having it burst open) they entered a much darker room. There were no lanterns or torches. The only light came from a dimly lit triangular thing floating in the middle of the room. Takuya and Telamon both shuddered outwardly even though they couldn't see what room it was.

'I know this room...' Telamon hissed angrily.

'Just leave it Telamon. It's not worth wasting time and power.' Telamon huffed at the remark, but he knew Takuya was right.

'Matamon's in the next room...'

'Right.'

Takuya took off running, catching the other's attentions.

"Taku-"

BAM!

"I tried warning you..." Kouichi sighed as Takuya peeled himself off the wall.

'That was genius Takuya...really...'

'Shut up. I'm blind.'

'What am I? Deaf?'

Takuya inwardly growled but outwardly shook himself.

"Right. Wall there." he turned and began walking, running his hand along the wall.

The kids were sweat-dropping. Their noble leader had just run...into a wall...But he seemed to think he knew where he was going. Hopefully they didn't get lost.

Takuya stopped, ears twitching, and tapped on the wall. Everyone watched, lost, as he laid his head on the wall and closed his black eyes (did that make a difference?). A moment later, the wall he was touching began glowing slightly due to the heat he was giving off, but only a section was light. They could now all see a door in the wall clearly.

Takuya felt around on the door until his hand felt a small hole and he pulled the door open. Everyone walked forward slowly and looked through the door before following Takuya and Telamon into the room.

This room was brightly lit with what seemed to be actual electric lights in the ceiling. Torches were on the walls, but weren't lit. In the center of the room, Matamon stood. His features were now shown to them like never before.

His face was a pale color with red 'slashes' on his cheeks. A red mask covered from his nose up. His hair was a beautiful dirty blonde, hanging in a low ponytail and going to the floor. The eyes staring deadly at them were a startling crystal blue. Zoe had to remind herself that he was the enemy to keep herself from fainting at how handsome he was.

Matamon's robes were a deep crimson color. The cuffs of the sleeves were black. He had long fingers and wore gloves that were white and showed his palm and a bit of the back of his hand, showing how pale he was.

"Matamon!" J.P. growled.

Takuya held out his hand to make J.P. shut up.

"Where's Heraldomon?" Takuya asked.

Matamon looked at the floor as if sad for a moment. He took a deep breath, maybe to control whatever emotions that were welling up inside of him.

'It's not...him...' he thought sadly.

Matamon raised his hand slowly, and then opened his eyes...staring straight at Takuya.

'It looks like him...But it's not...' He assured himself softly.

Matamon flung his hand out, blue electricity hit Takuya head on, sending him spiraling through the air.

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End chapter 13! There are only about...2 or 3 chapters left.