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A/N: Here we are everyone! The moment of the predators attack! Are you excited? Well you better be!
Chapter Four:The first victim
The house was calm and dim even with the storm raging outside. Upstairs a single light lit the bedroom of a certain pure hearted person. He kept his room clean and organized. A bookshelf filled with medical books was beside his wooden desk. No clothes littered the floors, no food sat around. The floor was vacuumed and no dust covered the furniture.
The midnight black bangs fell into the boy's face as he studied. Elegant fingers flipped the page of his Introduction to Medicine book. His other hand scribbled notes onto the pages of his blue notebook. His gaze remained focused on his task even as his mind wondered about what had happened earlier in the evening. He had said a lot of things that he hadn't mean to. He sounded like a fool, he knew. He hated his weakness; he was to…'soft'…to easily moved to tears; breakable. Koichi scribbled faster into his notebook. Lightening clashed outside, the air rumbled as the window shook from the wind. The boy was to focused to paid attention to the distraction.
He would study as hard as it took and become stronger. He would become a doctor even if it killed him! He would save his mother and all those who needed healing. He refused to give into his delicate self. How many times had he wished he was like Kouji? Kouji was confident and cool…it was so easy for him to do whatever he wanted. Koichi put his pencil down and leaned back in his desk chair. With an arm covering his eyes he scolded himslef. Koichi knew he shouldn't envy his brother. He would chase his dreams the same as Kouji does. He had his own life to live.
His cerulean gaze looked at the clock on his bed stand; 9:00 PM. Koichi yawned loudly as he slummed in the chair. He had school in the morning. Deciding to call it a night he lazily stood up stretching. Koichi dug a pair of sweatpants from his dresser and changed out of his jeans. He sauntered over to the lamp on his desk and flipped it off. A flash of light lit his room as he crawled under his black and navy blue blankets.
Lightening reminded him of Cherubimon. His throat tightened at the memory of the hell he had once been in. It was over and done now. They had saved the digital world and his life was saved. The memories of what he had done really wouldn't permenatly leave. This was his burden to bare and he wasn't going to bother anyone with his painful memories. It was just on nights like these that flared them back into his thoughts. A powerful rumble of thunder made the floor vibrate. His eyes widened as he watched the rain run down his bedroom window. Maybe he should close the curtains. For some reason he was getting a bad feeling in the pit of his stomach…It felt like a face might suddenly appear in the window. This was very unlikely due to the fact his room was on the second floor.
Koichi dismissed the feeling as just being worn out from the dramatic events of the day. The feeling got worse as his stomach clenched in warning. He gasped as an icy cold chill ran down his spine and coursed through every nerve in his body. Jumping up from his bed his eyes widened in horror. In the inky darkness of his room crimson cold eyes glared at him from his doorway. A white fanged smile grinned at him maliciously. Shadows outlined the creature's deadly silhouette. A scream rose into Koichi's throat. It never had a chance to slip past his full lips as clawed cold fingers wrapped around his neck. "..Die…" It breathed into his ear.
The cozy little room was the color of sakura blossoms in the spring. Pretty white carpet covered the floor. The flowered patterned curtains covered the bedroom, keeping the storm from the child's sight. Snuggled comfortably in her white bed covers was a little girl with wavy chocolate hair. She stared with big brown eyes adoringly at her big brother as he read her a bed time story. The pixie faced girl always insisted he read her this book every day. It was after all her favorite. The cover of the feminine book read Cinderella. Saiyu claimed her big brother read the story the best.
Saiyu began protesting as Kouji closed the book, "Read it again!"
"Again? You silly, kid! I already read it to you twice," Kouji laughed pinching her nose.
"Ahg-! Leck guu" she squirmed swinging tiny fists at his arm. Kouji let go and began tickling her sides. She squealed and tried fleeing from him.
"Do I have to read it again?" Kouji asked a mischievous glint in his eyes. "S-Stop, I-I'll tell o-on you, Kouji!" the little girl gasped begging as tears down her round cheeks.
"Is that a yes?" he chuckled stopping so his sister could breath.
She lay on her bed catching much needed breathes. "Not fair! You cheated!" she finally gasped at him her face a comical shade of red. Kouji merely kept laughing at her until she pouted out her small arms crossing.
"Alright you two, settle down." A tall man with broad shoulders chuckled from the doorway. "Kouji, weren't you supposed to be getting Saiyu to sleep?"
"What, that's not what I'm doing now?" the teen smirked a playfully at his father, Kousei Minamoto.
"Hmm, I think we may have different methods concerning children," the man bantered with his son.
"Only on a few things, dad." Kouji shrugged ruffling his sister's fluffy fine hair.
"Come on Saiyu, it's time to go to sleep," Kousei told his daughter as he tucked her back into bed. "Say goodnight to Kouji." She gave her poor father the biggest puppy dog eyes she could muster. "Aww, but I'm not s-sleepy," the child fought back a yawn. Before he could say anything a rumble sounded from outside. "Daddy…the storms scary," it was no excuse. The little girl had burrowed deeper into the thick covers. Her deep rich eyes were squeezed shut.
"Don't worry, sis. I'll protect you from the storm. I'm a hero, remember?" Kouji comforted looking at her gently. He had told her of the adventures he had in the Digital World as bed time stories. She loved them most days and believed his every word. Kouji wondered if she would believe him as she got older. Most likely not but it was nice having her believe him even if only for a short time.
"You promise?" she mumbled her eyes dropping closed little by little.
"I never lie to you, Saiyu. I'm the powerful spirit of light, Lobomon. I can keep away any mean monster away, even scary storms."
His sister blushed and giggled as she snuggled into her pillow. "Have a good sleep, baby," her father said softly kissing her chubby cheek. He flicked the light switch off on his way out of her room. "Night, sis." Kouji whispered as he turned to leave.
"I love you, Kouji," he heard the quite voice say as he closed the door leaving it open just a crack. "Love you too," he replied smiling gently at his baby sister from the gap in the door.
Walking from away from the child's room Kouji heard his father and step-mom talking in the living room. He leaned his tall frame against the hallway wall. He didn't know what it was but he had a bad feeling ever since the train ride home earlier. It had gotten worse throughout the night. Kouji ran his ivory fingers through his shoulder length hair in thought. What could it be? He never felt like this. Not since he had been in the Digital World. There his senses were honed and refined. He could tell what weather was coming or when danger was approaching. He could sense the ill intent of other digimon. He had lost this ability when he returned home. Why was he feeling it now of all times?
He pulled out his cell phone from his purple hoodie pocket. None of the guys had messaged him. Nor had his brother or mom…What could it be…? This horrible feeling…Suddenly a stabbing pain grabbed at Kouji's stomach. He ran into the bathroom just in time to throw up its contents into the porcelain toliet. He gasped in pain his brain buzzed for an answer. This wasn't food poisoning, he was sure. This was different!
Think Kouji, think dammit!" he growled as his head rested on the toilet seat. Then he remembered; it was if he had been punched in the face. This was the feeling of someone precious to you in danger. Who though! Who needed his help right now? "Come on…think!" he commanded himself gripping the sink as he stood on shaking limbs. It was so close in his mind. He could almost make out the image of the person in danger.
His eyes snapped open as he stood and yelled, "Koichi!" He flew down the stairs and through the living room. His parents looked at him concerned at his sudden outburst. They had no idea what was going on! He ignored their inquisitive words as he slipped on his shoes and flew out the front door. The icy rain beat his face immediately. The wind whipped his face as he ran. His father yelled at him to get back inside. That it was dangerous out there and what was going on? He, however, was already down the street.
Kouji choked on the air filling his lungs as he stared at his mother's house. The sky raged with its furry. All he could see was the horrifying image of the front door laying in the entryway. "Oh god no," he begged gasping laboriously. His body shook as he flew into the house. His instincts told him to go to his brother's room. Somehow he could tell his mother was safely asleep in her bedroom. With determined steps he sprinted up the stairs to Koichi's room.
He wasn't expecting what he would see next. A shadow of a creature straddled Koichi. Its talons were fastened around his brother's neck. Koichi's mouth gaped open in silent screams. His arms feebly attempted to pry the creature away. His eyes were squeezed closed in pain. Kouji stood in horrified shock as the winged monster lowered its fangs towards the exposed part of his brother's neck. The creature paused it's blood red gaze shifted to him.
Kouji's heart hammered in his chest. Courage flowed through his veins...He had to save his brother! Even if it cost him his life. "Get the hell away from him!" he screamed venomously at the dark creature. Lightning flashed and suddenly the beast was in front of him. Kouji acting on adrenaline alone lashed out at the creature with a swift kick. The beast caught his leg without hesitation. With a low grunt if swung at the defenseless teenager. Kouji screamed as the powerful arm connected with his ribs and he went sailing into the wall.
Kouji's head swam as he lost sight of what was happening. The pain in his chest radiated intense heat throughout his body. The muscular chest of the teenager attempted to take in oxygen. His lungs felt like they were on fire! The iron taste of blood covered his tongue. The monster laughed delighted with its game. It stood above him; a shadow amongst the darkness. A powerful predator that was stronger than any human…it was unworldly…an…abomination. It lifted its taloned foot above his terrified face. He was going to die. He was going to die and no one was going to be able to save his brother. He had failed them both…Gripping his chest in pain he waited for that foot to crush his skull.
A/N: O_O What's going to happen to them! Don't panic! I've got more to write! Who's going to save our wounded heros! Better keep reading and find out~
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