Welcome to Chapter 18. Normally, I should be continuing the story,
but I decided to add a bonus side story. You're all wondering why
Terriermon could evolve to either Champion (Galgomon) or
Digi-armored (Rapidmon) versions without Wallace, and wondering
why Mimi can command Terriermon to evolve when it was Wallace
who was his partner. And also, you're wondering what Wallace's condition
is after Mimi and Koushiro hinted that Wallace was recovering well
(see Detective School Q: Stay Alive). And in the last few chapters,
as well as in the side story fics, Koushiro and Mimi have been teaming up together,
and are now getting very close. Is there a romance blooming? If so, what happened to Wallace?
Well, The answer is just below you, so read on…
- - -
Odaiba, 7 pm. Mimi was at her apartment, watching the sky by
the balcony. It has been a stressful month, as she was involved in stopping
the Zodiac since the Zodiac demolished DDS several months ago. Then
she and Wallace were ambushed in the Digimon world, in which Wallace
ended up in a coma after being attacked by Sasoriza, and Starmon was killed
in the process (see Digimon: Fallen Angel). Then came the Scotland affair,
where she was injured along the way (see Read Or Die: The Book of Immortality).
She sighed after talking to Wallace for the first time after several months, and it was
a bittersweet feeling. Sweet, as she was relieved that Wallace was ok, and bitter,
because of the discussion minutes later.
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ALIVE A LIFE by Rica Matsumoto
Asayake ni tsutsumarete hashiri-dashita yuku beki michi wo
Jounetsu no bekutoru ga boku no mune wo tsuranuite yuku
Donna kiken ni kizutsuku koto ga atte mo
Yume yo Odore Kono hoshi no moto de
Nikushimi wo utsushi-dasu kagami nante kowasu hodo
Yume ni mukae mada bukiyou demo
Ikite iru hageshisa wo karada-juu de tashikametai
Taiyou ga toozakaru yami no naka de mayou toki demo
Me wo tojite mune ni aru koe wo kikeba susunde yukeru
Dare yori tsuyoku inochi no oto wo narashite
Ai yo Terase Kono sora no hate mo
Shinjitsu wo madowaseru kagami nante wareba ii
Ai wo daite ima kimi no tame ni
Shinka suru tamashii ga negatte ita mirai wo yobu
Jama wa sasenai yowaki na sakebi furikaeru na michi wa haruka tsuzuite 'ku
Kokoro wo atsuku kibou no iro ni moyasou
Instrumental
Yume yo Odore kono hoshi no moto de
Nikushimi wo utsushi-dasu kagami nante kowasu hodo
Ai yo Terase Kono sora no hate mo
Shinjitsu wo madowaseru kagami nante wareba ii
Ai wo daite ima kimi no tame ni
Shinka suru tamashii ga negatte ita mirai wo yobu.
Recovery and Resolution
- - - FLASHBACK - - -
One month before, at the Harvard Medical Center, USA. Mimi was at
Wallace's bedside the whole day, watching him. She had been visiting
him after the Scotland affair. She has been praying that Wallace would
wake up. Recently, the doctors said that Wallace was showing signs
of recovery, although he remained in a comatose.
A few hours later, Wallace finally woke up after spending nearly two
months in a coma after his battle with Sasoriza. The first person he saw
was none other than Mimi. Mimi was overjoyed and called for the nurses,
and Wallace's parents. Soon, Wallace's friends and relatives, as well as
Terriermon, were all there.
Several hours later, the doctor arrived, and told Wallace and his parents
that Wallace will have to go to Germany because of an undetected blood clot
that was already forming just above the top of the skull. The doctors just
found out only a week before, but studied it carefully before making a statement.
At Germany, there are advanced equipments, as well as an expert surgeon who
will handle this complicated situation. As Wallace's parents and the doctors make
arrangements, Mimi and Wallace began to have a serious talk.
"Mimi, I want you to listen carefully. This is very important, and it pains me to say
this after two months of comatose. We have to end our relationship.". Mimi stared
wide-eyed in shock on what she just heard. "W-what do you mean…". Wallace
went on to explain that should the Zodiac find out that he was awaken, he'll be marked
again for another attack just to attack Mimi. Wallace told Mimi that he'll be
leaving the US secretly to avoid detection from Sasoriza, since he was among
those who opposed him (Sasoriza) when attempting on Principal Dan's life.
Mimi realized what Wallace meant, as tears fell from her eyes. Wallace wiped
them off, then gave her the Digi-egg of Destiny. "Mimi, I want you to hold on to this.
You'll be in charge of this Digi-egg until I come back. And I want you to
look after Terriermon as well.". Mimi then realized what Wallace was trying to imply.
She immediately turn it down, saying that she doesn't deserve it. Wallace then
encouraged her to take the egg, saying that he was giving it to the person he trusts most.
Wallace said that even if Mimi have found someone else, it will be alright with him,
as long as she is happy, he is happy as well. Wallace then gave the
Digi-egg of Destiny to Mimi, and then turned to Terriermon and said, "Terriermon,
Mimi will be in charge of you until I comeback. So please treat your partner well,
and think of her as your real partner.". Terriermon nodded. Mimi and Wallace gave
each other parting words, followed by their last kiss as a couple before officially
breaking off their relationship.
Five days later, Wallace and his parents flew to Germany to meet the German
doctor who will treat Wallace's blood clot. Mimi tearfully watched the plane leave
before moving on.
- - - END FLASHBACK - - -
Mimi's thoughts were cut off when someone hugged her from behind. It was Koushiro.
Koushiro smiled, guessing what Mimi was thinking about. "Still thinking about Wallace?".
Mimi nodded and said, "I miss him, but I have to move on.". "Wallace sacrificed his
relationship with you to ensure his and your safety, as well as to make them (the Zodiac)
think that he was dead. Is it Ok for you to find someone else?" was Koushiro's reply.
Mimi smiled and said, "Yeah, and even gave me his blessings.". "Then is it ok if I court you?"
Koushiro asked. Mimi nodded, and five minutes later, Koushiro and Mimi are now a couple.
They then concentrated in strengthening their relationship as well as finding
ways of stopping the Zodiac.
To Be Continued
So, what do you think of this mini-side story? Let me know what you think.
Anyway, check back here for Chapter 19, as the Zodiac are going to do something very nasty…
Nasty? Check it out to find out.
Reviews are welcome, flames are not.