Bound: so uh...I'm sorry? I meant to get this done sooner, I really did... but don't worry, Kylie has already punished me for being late on this. See Kylie! I wrote it just like I promised!

Warnings: the usual I guess

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the books mentioned in this chapter

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Kouichi woke up sometime around noon. He didn't care that he had missed school, all he could think about was Kouji. How was is that when they finally spoke to eachother, it was to fight? They hadn't gotten in a serious fight since back in the digiworld. Yawning, he rolled off the bed and headed into the kitchen. On the fridge was a not from his mom but he didn't read it. Thinking about it, he realized he wasn't hungry either.

He opted instead to take a shower and get ready for the day. Though it looked like he wouldn't be doing much. It was when he got out of the shower that the thought to head to his father's house it him. He quickly pulled on some clothes, grabbed his cell and went out the door. The twins had only lived a few blocks away from eachother so it didn't take long to get there, especially at the pace Kouichi was going.

He stopped at the end of the driveway as he saw his father coming out the door. In his hand was a leash and behind him, a sad Lo. The man headed towards the car and opened the backseat door. He picked up the dog and practically threw him into the vehicle, slamming the door and ignoring the animals whimpering. The older twin knew their father had never liked the dog but he hadn't thought he would be so mean to him.

"Dad?" He hestintly called out? His father looked startled for a second and looked alarmed.

"Kouichi, what are you doing here?" Though no longer alarmed he was still tense. Kouji's father was always awkward around his other son. Because of this Kouichi gernerally referred to him as Kouichi's father instead of calling him dad.

"Where are you taking Lo?"

"I'm giving Kouji his stupid mutt back."

"You...you're going to see Kouji?" He let his head drop for a second before looking back up with determination. "I'm coming with you."

"What? No you're not. You shouldn't even be here. Don't you have school or something?"

Kouichi let his head drop again, and his voice fell in volume.

"Dad, please. I need to see Kouji."

The man hesitated for a moment. That long of a car ride with his older son would be uncomfortable. He knew even if he tried he would never be able to care for this boy as he did Kouji. He had decided that when he had split with the boys' mom. Looking at the boy in front of him, he noticed the distraught look on his face. This boy, his son, and his other son. They were close, perhaps it wouldn't be so bad to take the older twin with him.

"Get in the car." Were the only words from him as he slid into the drivers seat and started up the car. Kouichi moved into the back with Lo and let a small smile pass on his face as he whispered a 'thank you.'

"We're going to Kouji, Lo." The dog gave a bark of excitement and licked Kouichi's cheek.

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Kouji gave a light groan as he entered the gym. This could be a problem. So far he had managed to float through most of his day in a zombified state but it wouldn't work for this class. He body moved slowly while he tried to think of an excuse to not participate. He only had a couple of minutes before class started. Nothing he could think seemed like it was work, his mind was just to tired.

With on minute left Kouji left the gym. 'Screw it.' He headed to the library like the day before. He didn't head straight to the desk where is cousin sat and headed first towards books. His new english teacher had given him a reading list and while he had already read most of the books, he figured he should start on it anyways. It was all classical literature, and not much of it seemed appealing at the moment. His eyes stopped on Great Tales and Poems by Edgar Allen Poe.

He had already finished that, but his teacher didn't know that. Grabbing the book of the shelf, checked it out and then headed towards his cousin. Ken didn't question why he was in the library instead of class and they once again fell into a comfortable silence. With only ten minutes left tell the end of class, Kouji gave up with concentrating with a sigh. He'd been reading a few short stories, but when he's gotten to The House of Usher he had to stop.

"Why did you come here?"

"Wha?" Kouji's head snapped up.

"I'm sorry, I don't mean to be invasive. But why did you come here?"

"Gym is the bane of my existent." He said this sarcastically.

"Thats not what I meant." But he had a small smile on his face. "Why did you come to Odaiba."

"It doesn't have anything to do with you." He said his words harshly in hopes of throwing Ken off, but most off them were drowned out by the sound of the bell ringing. Both of them gathering their stuff together they went outside to the field. Daisuke waved them over but they were stopped from leaving when a different voice called out to them. Stopping and listening Kouji hoped he wasn't wrong. Turning around slowly he looked in the direction of the parking lot.

"Kouji!" Kouichi was there, next to their aunt. And next to him was Lo.

"'Nii-san?" Kouji whispered?

Ken turned is head towards is cousin. 'Nii-san?

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It was close to three when Kouichi and his father finally arrived in Odaiba. The ride had been mostly silent. Kouichi and Lo had both fallen asleep in the backseat, and the older man was not one for music. Kouichi slowly roused from his sleep as the car came to a permanent stop. He lightly pushed his brother's dog off of him, and stepped out of the car. He didn't get a good look at Kouji's new residence before he was pulled into a hug by a woman who came bouncing out of the door.

Pulling back so that he could breathe, he stumbled back into the car. He didn't bother asking who it was since the woman was now hugging his father. Turning around he let the american eskimo out of the car. He was still small, maybe half grown. Not quite a puppy anymore though they still callled him one. Lobomon started ran around the driveway for a second before jumping on Kouichi. He could relate to the dog, being in a car that long was horrible.

"Kouichi, its so nice to see again. We didn't have to chance to introduce ourselves last time. I'm your Aunt Rika!"

"It's very nice to meet you." He gave a slight bow of his head.

"No need to be so polite dear, we're all family here. Oh this must be Kouichi's dog." Turning to Lo, she let him sniff her hand before she pet him. "He's a bit bigger than I was under the impressiono that he would be.

"Rika, let's get this over with. Where's my son."

"Now, now no need to get so worked up. He's still at school, I was just going to pick him up." She turned to the younger boy, "Kouichi, would you like to come with me?"

"Yes, please."

"It's all settled then, Lee, why don't you wait inside for us. Ok? Bye." Not giving her brother time to protest, the woman shoved Kouichi towards her car. "Come on doggy you can come too." Within seconds they were off towards the school. Sitting quietly all Kouichi could wonder was if she was always like this. It probably drove his brother insane but Kouichi liked his aunt so far. Her upbeat attitude was great to be around, and she seemed fun enough.

"Sorry about shoving you around like that, but I wanted to go get your brother before anything else happens. That man can just be so irratating sometimes, yes?""I guess so," Kouichi shrugged. "How long does it to get to the school?"

"Oh, only a couple of minutes. Kouji will probably be really happy to see you."

"I don't know," was the boys only answer and the rest of the short ride was silent.

When they pulled into the parking lot his bad mood was quickly dispersed. From here he could see his brother walking with another boy. Kouji, he was here. They were in the same place for the first time in days. Getting out of the car with Lo, he headed towards the beginning of the field before calling out.

"Kouji!" He waved. He didn't notice when his aunt came to stand beside him. "Kouji!"

His brother looked over but he was too far away to tell what kind of expression he wore. He could see his brother hesitate for only a second before heading over to him.

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"Woah, did you know he had a clone?" Daisuke asked Ken.

"A twin you mean? No..."

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Bound: So end of chapter eight. Oh and to answer a question that more than one person had for me, yes they have been to the digital world in this story. I mean Kouji and Kouichi did name their pets lobomon and lowemon. It's just Lo and Lowe for short. The digital world just isn't going to be a big part of the story, so far -if at all.