Well… Chapter 2's up. I have to say, I'm really proud of myself so far, 'cause I got such nice reviews. I'll keep this up!
Wraithmon: You'd better. I'd hate to have to freeze you again.
Meep! Oh, and this is Wraithmon, my Partner/Muse. He's a Virus type, Rookie level, ice-using ghost-like Digimon. He's…a bit cold hearted.
Wraithmon: I heard that. Do you WANT to find out how a frozen fish feels?
(Snaps fingers, Sarah MacDougal of Love Hina comes in)
Allow me to introduce my favorite "muse", Sarah.
Sarah: Yo. I brought the flamethrower.
Wraithmon: …Nevermind. Just keep that away from me.
Good. Now, for responses…
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Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon, only the characters that I create for the story.
Digimon Tamers-Life's Pain and Death's Comfort
Chapter Two- Many Questions, Few Answers
"RRRRaaaaaaGGGGhhhhh! Venom Axe!"
Devamon's first strike was one of the snake Deva, Sandiramon's attacks. A large axe-like trident weapon, similar to Sandiramon's, materialized in the construct Digimon's hand. He lashed out with at it, and the target was MegaGargomon. Fortunately, the mechanical rabbit dodged out of the way, but only barely.
"Geez! He's just copyin' those losers' moves! Is that the best that weirdo could come up with?"
Well, Terriermon never was one to not speak his mind. Henry, however, could not afford a distraction.
"Terriermon, now isn't the time! Stay focused!"
"Oh, just moumantai! This'll be easy!"
Henry just mentally sighed and shook his head, while making sure to dodge a Positron Pulse from Devamon. Gallantmon was preparing to charge into Devamon, lance first. He waited until the right moment, when his friends were out of the way, and then…
"Hey, you oversized copycat, over here!"
Devamon turned his head towards the sound of his irritation.
"Rgh?"
"LIGHTNING JOUST!"
Devamon was never quite sure what happened. First, he turned his head to see what bothered him. Then he heard a shout. The next thing he new, he was on the verge of deletion.
"Not bad, Gogglehead."
"Heheh, thanks, Rika. Looks like he was easier than I thought…"
Before anyone could say any more, slow clapping could be heard in the distance, followed by a familiar voice.
"Very…impressive, for a bunch of human Tamers…I suppose you pass. Now, come to my world…"
Takato suddenly felt frightened.
"I-Ianu…what the heck do you want? What is 'your world'?"
"All shall be answered soon enough. Now, come…"
The sound of a bell could be heard, and there was a great flash that enveloped the Tamers and their Digimon. They all began to lose consciousness…
Hours later…
"Ugh, I'm aching all over…wait, what's going on? Rika? Henry? Guilmon? Where are you guys…?"
Takato awoke to a barren landscape, which stretched for miles before him. He began to frantically look all around him. In the distance, he saw an odd red object.
Which just so happened to be dashing towards him at high speed.
"TAKATOMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!"
"Guilmon, slow down-oof!"
WHAM. Takato got the wind knocked out of him, courtesy of a full-body tackle by Guilmon.
"G-Guilmon…need air…"
"Oh! Sorry, sorry! I forgot about that…"
The big reptile got off of his temporarily crushed friend and sat there with a big smile.
"I was worried! I thought the creepy guy got you."
"Creepy guy…? Oh, you mean that Ianu person…No, I'm fine. But what about the others? Are they okay?"
"Geez, Gogglehead. You could try asking us directly, you know."
Takato spun towards the voice, only to see Rika, Renamon, Henry, and Terriermon.
"Oh man, you're okay! That's a relief…"
Henry seemed quite worried about something, but didn't say anything.
"Henry…what's up? You look…scared."
Breaking from his thoughts, he looked Takato in the eye and answered.
"…Take a look around you. Does this look anything like the Digital World? He did say he had business there, right? Then what is this place?"
Rika spoke up quickly.
"That's not the only thing. Remember what that stuck-up jerk said? 'Humans. So foolish.' What is that supposed to mean?"
Takato blinked in a confused manner. The Guilmon didn't seem to be paying attention at all…
"Uh, when did he say that, exactly…?"
Thinking back, Rika could suddenly once again feel herself turning red at the thought of the cold-sounding boy.
"Um, w-when he was…c-close to me…"
Takato became quite angry remembering this.
"Oh, yeah! That scum…who does he think he is, getting in her face like that…"
Henry couldn't help but smirk.
"Well, I don't know, Takato. But you certainly seem to be quite offended by it."
"Oh, um, you see, that is…nothing! That's it, nothing. That's all it is…"
Renamon gave a sly grin and shook her head.
"So pitiful. Can't you do better?"
"What's that supposed to mean!"
Henry and the Digimon burst out laughing, while Takato told them to stop repeatedly, to no avail. Rika, however, was trying to get her thoughts cleared up.
Why…why'd he go and say that…stupid Gogglehead. Does he say that stuff just to try and embarrass me or something…? I mean, it's not like he doesn't care about Jeri or anything…right…? But come to think about it, they don't seem to talk much lately, and he doesn't act like a dork when she's around…who knows."
Her thoughts and everyone else's for that matter were interrupted when a certain voice was heard throughout the area.
"…So you are all finally awake. If you are quite finished fooling around, I suppose I am willing to answer…a few of your meaningless questions…"
The sky swirled, and Ianu appeared as he did the first time. Takato glared his way and began.
"Alright, what the heck are you, anyway? Where are we?"
"Tch. What I am is of no concern to the likes of you. As for where you are…this is the World of Deletion. It is a shadow of the Digital World, where deleted data goes. That is, data that is not reconfigured…it is my home."
Henry was up next, having quite a few questions as one might guess.
"Okay, why have you brought us here? You've made it quite clear that you have no friendly intentions. So what is it you're after?"
"I have very important ambitions to fulfill, and as much as I hate to say it, I need assistance…human assistance. No, I have no interest in being friendly with any of you. And I will not tell you what I seek. Not yet."
He paused, waiting for Rika. She said nothing.
"Have you no questions for me, Miss Nonaka?"
Her heart skipped a beat.
"N-no…"
For once, the cruel-tongued enigma smiled. More of an ironic kind of smirk, but a smile nonetheless.
"Well, at least one of you seems to realize that it questions from your type are pointless. Now, I shall explain something to you. In this world, there are several continents. In four of those continents, there is a sword. Four of them, but three of you. I have one of them. I want you to gather them, and bring them to me. Once you obtain them all, I will tell you where to find me. Give them to me, and I will send you home. Do I make myself clear, or shall I be forced to repeat myself…?"
Takato was now more puzzled than angry.
"Um…what exactly do you mean? Why can't you just get them yourself?"
"Because, they are essentially the same as Digimon types, save for the one in my possession, which is comprised of all of them. The three of you are different types. Therefore, you will be able to touch them. If something of a different type touches the swords, they will receive immense pain. Do you get it now?"
Rika seemed to finally have something to say.
"Yeah, we get it already. But how do we know you aren't lying?"
He smiled again, this time directly at her. Her body temperature seemed to skyrocket.
"You seem to be more intelligent than the others…there may be some hope for you. Anyway, to answer your question, I do not believe you have any other choice. Now, I have preparations to make. You will find the first sword to the South. It is called the King of Secrets. Ask around any villages if you must. And do be careful…there are hostile forces at work here that are far more dangerous than the vengeful Digimon you may encounter in this world. And with that, I take my leave of you."
Directly after he finished speaking, he vanished with a flash. The Tamers and their Digimon took a moment to absorb it all. Henry realized something almost instantly.
"I get it. It's not just that we're the necessary types, there's must be more. He seems to need powerful Tamers and Digimon for this, otherwise just about anyone else could do it."
Takato understood, but one point still escaped him.
"I get it, but…just HOW are we going to find these swords? And just how are we going to give them to him? They're obviously pretty important, otherwise I don't think Mr. I'm-so-much-better-than-you would want them."
Terriermon piped up.
"Hey! I've got an idea. He's obviously mental, so let's give him a straight jacket instead, okay?"
:"Terriermon…do we look like we want to hear your jokes now?"
"Cold, Henry…"
Rika was just staring out into the sky of the South. Renamon walked up beside her.
"Rika. This isn't going to be easy. You understand that, right?"
"…Yeah."
"I don't think I have any place to say this, but…try not to let your emotions take over."
"And what is that supposed to mean?"
"…Nothing. Forget I said it…"
"Hmph."
Takato, Guilmon, Henry and Terriermon walked up to join them, all staring to the sky of the World of Deletion, not knowing what awaited them.
Okay, and that's it for chapter two. I hope you all liked it! Please review, and thanks for reading!
