I figure that since it's already written, there's no use in with-holding the last chapter from you (I spoil you all, you know) I wasn't expecting everyone to be that upset about Dee and Veemon's untimely demise. I hope this fixes everything. I'd already planned this when i first started writing this story, you know.
I'd noticed several mistakes I'd made in the previous chapter (spelling wise) I hadn't seen them, which I'm ashamed of, since I didn't want to admit that my eyes have gotten worse.
Anyway, here it is, the final chapter, soon to be followed by 'Vee's VERY bad Day' and 'Uh Oh: The New Generation'. Hope you all enjoy this
Disclaimer: I have not, or will not, ever own Digimon or anything having to do with it. I just like to write about it. So please don't sue. All I have is is a fiver and some pennies and a pocket full of lint.
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Am I dead?
It was odd. She thought the pain would be gone when she died.
Why do I still hurt?
Deeanna opened her eyes, blinking in the dimness of what appeared to be torchlight. It became quite obvious to her that perhaps she wasn't dead after all. She saw a vaulted stone ceiling above her. Startled, she sat up and felt herself for wounds. She found none, but her body still ached badly.
Glancing around her out of curiousity, she saw Veemon. Poor, dear, courageous Veemon, lying so still and so quiet, bruised and beaten. Gasping, Deeanna crawled over to him, and gently cradled his little body.
"Veemon, please wake up!" she whispered. There was no response."Vee? Please?"
Deeanna felt cold and empty. Maybe she was dead. Was Veemon? Where were they? Was she stuck here forever, with the constant reminder that was Veemon's body?
"Well, this is fricking great!" she exclaimed out loud.
"Indeed!" a voice chuckled behind her. Startled, Deeanna scooted back and bumped into a wall, whacking her head off the stone. Azulongmon she recognised, but who were these other Digimon?!
"She's frightened," the tiger purred softly, compassionately.
"Of course I am!" Deeanna snapped."I don't know where I am, or what's wrong with Veemon, and I don't know if I'm dead or not!"
"No, you're not dead," Azulongmon explained gently."Not yet. We've intervened on your behalf, you and Veemon."
"What do you mean?"
"It wasn't your time to go," Azulongmon explained."You carry within you a life not yet born, an innocent life that has not yet had a chance to live and experience the world. You, Deeanna, still have plenty of life left to live, you and the child you carry. But only if you wish to."
"More than anything," Deeanna answered truthfully."But...what about Veemon?"
"You were close, were you not?"
"Yes," Deeanna admitted.
"He is a courageous Digimon, who fought long hard battles, and gave his all in an attempt to save you. He did not want to exist without you, and died to avenge you. And while we don't condone vengeance, we were impressed with his loyalty and valiance. He, too, may have his life back."
Deeanna found herself holding a warm little Digiegg. She held it close, and cried one little tear of joy.
"Oh-!" she gasped joyfully."Thank you! Thank you!"
"But, there is another issue to address, before you return to the plain of the living," the phoenix cautioned.
"Oh, what?" Deeanna was confused.
"There are two personalities within your being. Deeanna, and Davis."
"Oh, yeah," Deeanna said."Him. I mean, me. I am still him, sort of, aren't I?"
"Yes, and no," the phoenix replied.
"Deeanna, when you became as you are, you became as a separate being. Davis still exists within you," Azulongmon explained."Within your body."
"How is that an issue?"
"Not so much an issue as it is a possibly a gift, depending on how you view it," Azulongmon said kindly."Because you are human, and died here, part of your data was replaced by digital matter-"
"Does that mean I'm not human anymore?!" Deeanna cried.
"No no, not at all. You're still very much a human. But the data you recieved will give you the ability to change, like when a Digimon Digivolves. When we send you back, whole and well, you will find that you will be able to change between Deeanna and Davis at will, though it may take time and practice to control."
"You mean I could just suddenly change, at any time?"
"In theory, yes."
Deeanna was speechless. The Digiegg in her hands glowed softly.
"There is such a gift for Veemon, too, but that will be discovered when he is ready for it."
"Thank you!" Deeanna squeezed her eyes shut against the happy tears, hugging the little egg to her chest.
"Go now, and good luck."
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Ken had cried all his tears, and now he was grieving silently. The others had given him his space, and as night fell, fallen into smaller groups to give comfort where it was needed. Yolei slunk up behind Ken, and put her arms around him. He tried to shrug her touch off, but she persisted.
"I'm sorry that had to happen, Ken," she said.
"She died trying to save you!" Ken said fiercely, swiping at his eyes.
"Yes, she did, and it's just awful, but maybe it's for the best," Yolei smiled.
"What are you talking about?" Ken pulled away and stared at Yolei incredulously.
"Well now," Yolei's smile deepened as she gripped his hands in a tight, painful grasp."We can finally be togther, as Emperor and Empress!"
Yolei's last hold of sanity had snapped.
"You're out of your mind!" Ken cried.
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That was the first thing Deeanna heard, when she found herself suddenly back in the forest, holding the little glowing Digiegg, standing under a tree that began to blossom with brilliant white petals, growing strong and healthy once more. The night air was filled with petals.
Deeanna was amazed by the tree, but she was very upset to see Yolei pawing at her husband like he was a piece of meat!
"Get your mitts off of my man!" she shouted. That certainly attracted a lot of attention.
"You!" Yolei shrieked.
"Yes, me," Deeanna answered blandly, arching an eyebrow at her foe.
"You're supposed to be dead!"
"I'm harder to kill than you think," Deeanna said icily."I suggest you leave, before I really get mad."
Something in her tone, her manner...something about this tall, goggled woman dressed in an off-white ruched babydoll and blue denim capri's, holding a glowing Digiegg in the middle of a veritable storm of white petals in the moonlight. Maybe it was the look in her eyes, or something else about her that was indescribable. But something about her made Yolei turn and flee with Halsemon.
Deeanna dropped to her knees, hugging the egg. The others were almost afraid to approach her. Was it really her? This woman who looked so much like their friend, this woman who was breathing heavily, eyes closed, and trembling?
Ken stood and slowly stumbled to her. Deeanna opened her eyes. Wordlessly, Ken kneeled in front of her, and looked into her bright brown eyes.
"It is you!" he cried softly."But how?"
"I met your friends," she said gently."Very nice Digimon. They let me come back-"
She didn't get any further before her lips were crushed against his in a kiss of passion, that desperate for reassurance. Then, a funny thing happened. Perhaps it was triggered by a small tendril of thought from the 'Davis' part of her mind, which was very excited. Whatever it was, it was a real shock...
Ken didn't feel a thing. When he opened his eyes and pulled away, the brown eyes in front of him were the same. The rest was most definately not.
Spikey auburn hair, goggles, white shit and torn blue jeans, this was...
"DAVIS!"
Davis winced at the shout that came from everyone at once, before he was hauled up and shook by Tai. He almost lost hold of the precious egg.
"Oh my God!" Tai was screaming."You can't be you!"
"Says who?" Davis muttered."Blame Azulongmon and comapny."
"What have they got to do with this?" Tai dropped Davis in shock.
"They're the ones who let me live, and sent me and Veemon back," Davis explained, holding up the egg."They said I could change back and forth if I wanted to, 'cause something happened to my data. I didn't think it would be so spontanious, though."
He wriggled a bit. It felt weird, being back in this skin. And slightly uncomfortable. Sweat broke out on his brow. Just as quickly as he'd changed into Davis, he was Deeanna again. She rocked slightly; it had felt unplesant.
"Somebody wanna explain all this?" T.K asked after the initial shock wore off.
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"...And that's the way it is," Deeanna finished explaining, excluding some details.
Once it all sank in, the Digidestined were happy to have their precious friend back, whether she/he was Deeanna or Davis. Ken remained silent, eyes wide and shocked.
"Ken?" Deeanna asked worriedly."Are you mad? Please say you're not mad?"
"Mad?" Ken looked up, startled. He started to grin slowly and happily."How could I be mad at you? I love you. I'm just happy to have both my wife and my best friend back!"
He threw his arms around her and pulled her into a big bear hug.
"Awww," the girls cooed.
Deeanna grinned at them wryly, and was about to say something but then looked down. The egg was rocking in her hands. It cracked open and Chicomon hopped out.
"Deeanna!" he chirped."You're okay!"
"Better than okay, little buddy," she smiled."But...I want to go home."
Ken jumped up quickly.
"Of course," he said, helping his wife to her feet."And I'm sure we all want to go home too, right?"
The reply was unanimous.
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It was late at night. Hungry after the fight, the Digidestined had all had a celebratory dinner at Ken and Deeanna's; Tai had splurged and ordered pizza for all. While they were sad that Yolei was no longer on their side, they were thrilled that Deeanna (and Davis) were back, alive and well. Deeanna hadn't said a word about the child to Ken yet. She knew now the right time would be when they were alone.
Ken came up behind Deeanna in the bedroom, and kissed the back of her neck.
"It's good to have you back," he whispered. The short time that she'd been dead had lasted a grief-filled eternity for him.
"Ken" Deeanna hesitated.
"What is it, sweetheart?" Ken asked, concerned.
"Well, you know how there are four of us living here?"
"Yeah. What about it?"
"Next year there'll be five."
Deeanna looked down as Ken fell to the floor in shock. At least he was concious and sitting up...
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1 and 2/3 years later:
Laughter filled the air in the Odaiba park on a warm day in May. While they still battled on continuously against Yolei, today was a happy day of rest and celebration. The Digidestined were having a picnic and party. Balloons and streamers decorated the trees, and several blankets and picnic baskets were strewn under a shady tree. Digimon and partners laughed and played.
Deeanna and Ken sat on a large blanket with Vee, who was sprawled out, reading a manga. Deeanna held Sammy in her arms, who was playing with a new toy teddy bear. He threw it and it bonked off Vee's head. A little Chicomon bounced and giggled with glee.
"Ow! Sign that kid up for baseball lessons already, would ya?" Vee said, rubbing his long, spikey blue hair. Sunlight glittered off the gold 'V' on his forehead.
"Clever boy!" Ken grinned at Sammy, who giggled and waved his little hands.
"The cake's here!" Mimi announced, walking down the path with a tray. It was chocolate with vanilla frosting and strawberries, which she'd made herself, and was very proud of it. She was nearly knocked down by a stampede of hungry Digimon, who'd been waiting for cake. She set it down in front of Sammy and Deeanna, and lit the 1 shaped candle.
"Happy Birthday, Sammy!" the Digidestined and Digimon cried.
"Blow, Sammy," Deeanna cooed. Sammy giggled. His mother lightly pressed inwards on his cheeks with thumb and index finger."Come on, sweetie, blow!"
Strong little Sammy settled for smacking the cake with his hand, showering Ken, Deeanna, Vee and Chicomon with frosting and berries. Everyone laughed.
"This is going in my album for sure!" Kari laughed, snapping a picture.
"Uh oh!" Deeanna sighed good naturedly.