1 Despairing Darkness
By: Angel Of Darkness
Chapter 3 - " Changes,"
The funeral was spent in silence, only broken by the sobs of everyone present. Everyone stood near the casket, placing boquette's of white flowers onto the wooden box. Tsu held Rika in one arm as she sobbed over the loss of her perfect child. Tsu tried to comfort her, but the tears ran down his face. The other relatives of the Ichijouji's hung near Tsu and Rika. However, no one stood near little Ken Ichijouji. The Blue-haired boy stood a distance away from the casket, holding a portrait of Sam in his small arms. The picture had the smiling young genius' face printed on it, surrounded by masses of small flowers. Ken's eyes were locked onto the ground. Tears ran down his cheeks.
" Osamu... I didn't mean it... please... don't leave me... come back..." the little boy choked on his words. He finally looked up and spotted his parents walking towards him. Rika clung onto Tsu tightly with rapid tears falling down her face. Tsu's tears were dried, although inwardly, they still ran out. Only hidden. Ken looked up at them sorrowfully. He knew how much they had loved Osamu. He was their pride and joy. He was their perfect son, who was always a good boy and obeyed their every command. He, however, was their bad, whiney child who got in the way and caused trouble.
" Ken, dear," Rika sobbed, gently placing a hand on Ken's shoulder, leading him forward. Ken did as he was instructed and walked solemnly alongside them, his mother's hand on his shoulder, once warm, now became cold. He shivered. He didn't know why, but he was uncomfortable underneath her touch. It was as if she wasn't the same person. Ken saw a man near the group of people amongst the casket.He recognized him. He had met him temporarily when his dad brought him and Osamu to his job four months ago. Ken came out of his thoughts when Rika placed her hands on Ken's slumped shoulders.
" Ken.. I'd like for you to meet Mr. Owikawa Yukio.Yukio, this is my son... Ken."
Yukio looked down and smiled at Ken. He remembered the boy all too well. The last time he had seen the child was when Osamu had punished him for playing with a toy that was, as Osamu said, not Ken's.
" Hi there, Ken. It's nice to finally meet you." Owikawa grinned, extending his hand. Ken's sad eyes bore into Owikawa's, and he extended his own hand, returning the gesture.
" Nice to meet you, Mr. Owikawa..." Ken whispered, distracted, lost in his pain. He didn't seem to really notice Owikawa's presence. Owikawa's smile quavered as he released Ken's tiny hand. Ken's head dropped in despair once again, lost in his ocean of grief. Rika sniffled and nodded to Owikawa. " Thank you for coming, Yukio." she said, and nodded to the man. Owikawa returned it and his eyes locked onto Ken. The boy was staring at the ground again, withdrawn into his protective shell.
" Anyway, we had better be going... thank you again, Yukio." Rika bowed her head to Owikawa in thanks, to which the man returned. Rika and Tsu made their way to the casket one more time, but Ken did not move. After a moment, Rika turned her attention from the casket and called to Ken.
" Ken, dear, come on... it's time to go... son... time to go..." she choked back on her sobs.
" Coming, Mama..." Ken replied, sadly, and lifted his head. His eyes met Owikawa's.
Owikawa's mouth twisted into a smirk. Ken gasped. For a moment, chills ran down his spine and his world seemed to pause as he stared at the man. Then the small boy looked back down and headed over to his mother. The three entered the car, and drove off.
' Why are you so upset, Ken?' Owikawa thought, ' I thought this was what you wanted...'
A cold grin appeared on his face.
' But you will learn to be happy. Yes, my boy, you will. You will... Digimon Emperor..'
End of chapter 3. R&R! Thanks for the reviews so far!
