Oh my God! And UPDATE! Thousand apologies, everyone; my computer went down, and due to financial issues, my family couldn't get a new one. Fortunately I do have one now, it's a Christmas present. So, the story goes on! Like last time, I'll be more than happy to continue on, as long as I'm wanted to. So, to the unbelievably late review responses…
The Digital Gate: Yeah, no kidding. Hmm…yeah, he probably would have asked her for bread, but in this case he knows that there's tons where they're going, so he's trying to be patient. Thanks for reviewing!
CaliCallMePrincess: You think so? That's great, then! It's probably because I'm used to taking it. Anyway the book idea is unfortunately more or less shot…Maybe. Good ideas, though. Heheheh… I'll just have to see what I can do. Thanks again for your review!
Blue Kyuubimon: Thank you! I certainly will, as long as it's wanted, til the end of course. Thanks for reviewing!
Okay…this one might be a little short but bear with me, please: I'm not quite used to writing chapters anymore, I'll get back into it soon enough.
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Digimon Tamers: Life's Pain and Death's Comfort
Chapter Twelve: Psychosoma
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Rika and Takato ran in the direction they left Henry and Terriermon, with Guilmon and Renamon close by. Soon enough, they found him in a trace-like state, still staring at the King of Secrets. Terriermon was yelling at him to snap out of it, and he did so when Rika and Takato joined him.
"Uh…huh? What just happened?"
Relieved, Takato answered him
"Ianu said you were enspelled, or something. We had to fight this weird digimon when you were out of it."
"Seriously? Oh, man…sorry about that."
"Hey, you couldn't help it, right? Don't worry!"
Rika spoke up, eager to return.
"Yeah, we just need to ask Ianu about it later. Come on, let's get going."
They returned just in time to see Ianu bidding farewell to Eve and Abel, who vanished in a dark light.
"Ah, you're back. I trust you are alright?"
Curious about what had happened, Henry answered him.
"I think so, but what just happened to me? I don't remember anything."
"When one is enspelled, they have no control over their actions. Fortunately they are more an object than a being in that state, and others cannot control them either. It happens to anyone these artifacts come in direct contact with…mine pulled the same thing on me."
Takato was curious about Ianu's sword, but right now, he just wanted to get back to save haven.
"Okay…but can we get going now? I think I've had enough for today, and Guilmon's probably going to go into withdrawal if he doesn't get any bread soon."
As if it was an agreement, Guilmon's stomach let loose a large growl, followed by a sad whine from him.
"Takatomoooon…hurry up…"
"I know, I know…"
"Very well. Let us be off, then."
Ianu turned and began to walk off, making it seem as if he knew exactly where the town was. Which, at this point, would be an unsurprising fact for the Tamers. They followed, and noticed that they no longer felt the energy draining effects of the Desert of Sloth. Rika, being the first to notice, made it clear.
"Hey…I'm nowhere near as tired as before. What's with this place?"
Ianu answered without turning, apparently expecting it.
"I believe it is due to the King of Secrets, as it has dominance over Earth and Wind. The Desert of Sloth is an area with a great amount of affinity for the Earth element, so it may obey it. Furthermore…You are willing it so, are you not, Henry?"
"…Yeah. How'd you know that? Is it one of it's powers?"
"No, it is YOUR power."
The group stopped to an abrupt halt.
"…MY power? What do you mean?"
He turned, seeing that quite an explanation was in order.
"Well…since coming here, you all had a myriad of potential abilities unlocked. I'm surprised you didn't notice; it's my understanding that they naturally reveal themselves. In fact, you all should be more than a match for most of the creatures here, and that doesn't even compare to how your Digimon have gained in power."
There was silence. They all seemed to be letting this sink in. Takato, suddenly very interested, spoke up.
"So let me get this straight. We can fight monsters?"
"Very effectively, I'd think."
"…This. Is the best thing. EVER!"
Takato was practically bursting with excitement, and could he be blamed? Rika simply shook her head and smirked, but was clearly quite surprised.
"So…can we fight them as effectively as you can?"
"I should imagine so. However…I would advise against doing so until all of our artifacts are in our possession. Bare hands simply do not work on the stronger ones."
"Gotcha. Hey, is someone gonna calm Gogglehead down, or do I have to do it forcibly?"
Hearing this, Takato stopped immediately, and looked at her, somewhat scared.
"…Uh, I'll stop."
"Good. Now we can figure out more of these powers of ours later, let's just get-"
She cut off immediately. A tremendous wave of oppression enveloped her. She heard something in her mind.
No no no no no no no no! Yes, do it. NO! Not my son! YES! He does not listen! KILL HIM. He does not follow. KILL HIM NOW. NO! I don't want to kill them anymore! YOU MUST! They will kill YOU. Do it NOW! Kill him kill him kill him kill him kill him-
She fell on her knees, her head feeling like it was about to burst.
"What…the hell…is this…?!"
The rest of the group rushed to her, surprised and worried.
The voices continued.
Then kill the others. No. DO IT. No! Kill them and he has no one. Kill them and he listens only to you. No! Not him, not his friends, no one! It is your need, they are not worthy. They don't deserve to go on, kill them NOW! NO! I WILL NOT! Then just the girl. She's special to him. Break his heart, then break him. Shut up shut up shut up shut up shut up-
"Stop it! Get the hell out of my head!"
She was in tears now, barely hanging on to hear sanity. Then, when it seemed she could no more, it ended. She felt so calm, so serene. She looked up to see Ianu holding he hand before her, and Henry extending his sceptre, both speaking the same enigmatic words. They stopped, and she rose.
"What…what just happened to me?"
Ianu had a concerned look on his face, as did Takato…though his was closer to panic.
"It looked like a psychic attack. At this point that's all I can say…"
"Rika! Are you okay?"
"Yeah…yeah, I think so. My head hurts, but that's it. Thanks, you guys…"
They continued on, wanting to get to the inn before going any further on this matter. Ianu and Takato stayed very close to her for the trip, either one dropping their guard for a second. Rika herself didn't know what to think. Why exactly was she being hit with all these revelations? Confusing feelings, newfound power, and now a victim of what seemed to be a very disturbing attack. Not wanting to dwell on it any further, she kept walking with them, knowing that as long as they keep going, they would be able to deal with any obstacles.
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…And that's it for now. I'll get to work on the next one soon enough. Let me know what you thought!
Thanks for reading.
