DISCLAIMER: I do not own Digimon, but I do own the plot, and DRAGOON.
Digimon Continuity
Quest for the Digimon
Chapter 7
More Complications
:. Real World - Japan, Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolitan Towers
Carpark
01:37 PM JST
Once they got into the car, Takato found the voice to speak. "What do we do now? The others know about the portal for who knows how long already! What are we going to do?"
"Calm down Takato. I'm sure everything is going to be alright. You reassured me that they won't do anything stupid, remember?"
"That was when I was going to be the one to tell them to meet me at the hideout."
The car drove out of the building, Takato in the passenger seat, Janyu in the back, and Yamaki at the wheel.
"And it makes any difference because...?"
"Because they weren't supposed to know about the portal."
"Oh." He never expected Takato to be able to come up with this kind of plan, he would have expected Henry to be the one.
"Well," came Janyu's muffled voice. He sounded as though he were about to puke. "We had better step on it. I don't want to go there to find out they had already gone through the portal."
"They won't." Yamaki said.
"And why not?"
Yamaki shook his head, like that was the stupidest thing anyone ever asked him. "That would be because we have Takato here. And them being the good friends they are would wait for all of the Tamers before proceeding."
Only the loud sounds of honking and the usual traffic was heard after that.
:. Real World - Japan, Tokyo, Shinjuku
01:38 PM JST
"Hurry up Akiyama."
"Wow..." Ryo panted. "For a girl who only stays at home after school, she sure can run."
"Who are you calling a girl, Akiyama?! Blame yourself for not keeping in shape."
"Never mind, Jeri, you OK?"
"Yeah," Jeri answered. "But what about Takato? I think he's still in shock or something. Do you think..."
"Don't worry about him Jeri, he dealt with much worse before."
"Hmm..."
"Akiyama! You must be the slowest person I ever had the misfortune to meet."
"Then you haven't met a lot of people then." Ryo countered smoothly.
"Wha...whatever."
"Yeah, I am suuure."
"Shut up and move that lazy ass of yours, Akiyama."
"Hey Rika!" another voice ahead of them said. "You can stop telling Ryo to hurry up, you're not so fast yourself..."
"Shut up Kazu," Rika yelled. "You have your butt personally sent to the Digital World by me if you don't."
Ryo could see Kazu gulping from this distance even. Ryo frown and shook his head in amusement. Some things never change.
:. Real World - Japan, Tokyo, Shinjuku Central Park
Guilmon's Hideout
01:44 PM JST
Once everyone reached the hideout, Rika pushed all of the others aside to see the portal.
"OK, so what's keeping us from just jumping in?" Rika asked irritably.
"Oh nothing except Takato and Henry." Ryo said looking around as if the said two would appear if he did.
"I thought Brainiac was supposed to be the one to have discovered the portal in the first place."
"Yeah, he is..." He couldn't have... could he? No, Henry is smarter than this.
"Ryo." Kazu came. "Where's..."
"Where's that Gogglehead already?!" A certain red head yelled.
"Umm. What Rika said."
"He's on his way, Kazu."
"Great, I can't wait to see Guardromon again." Kazu jumped, throwing a fist into the air.
"Yeah," Kenta came along. "I will be glad to see MarineAngemon too."
"Shut up! I don't want to hear you talking."
"Rika, let him gloat. It has been a while since he did."
"Whatever, I don't care."
Ryo frowned. The relationship between the Tamers had deteriorated after the Digimon's disappearance. It appeared to be improving. But still, it doesn't look too good. With Rika acting like this again. I wonder, would she be the same friendly person we all got to like if Renamon comes back? What would happen to everyone? How would they react if... the Digimon... No. The Digimon are definitely alright. I'm sure that they are strong enough to take care of themselves.
"Then you won't mind waiting."
Kazu and Kenta laughed. Ryo was glad to see them reacting. Perhaps things would get better after all.
Rika looked mad that Ryo was able to counter that. Some things never changed.
Finally, a familiar voice was heard.
:. Real World - Japan, Tokyo, Shinjuku Central Park
Guilmon's Hideout
01:45 PM JST
"Hey guys!"
"Gogglehead! You are sooo dead! We had to wait for you before I could go see Renamon again!"
"Umm... nice to see you out of your house, Rika..."
"THAT'S IT! You have messed with me far enough you..." Ryo grabbed her just as she lurged. "Get off me, Akiyama! I want a piece of him!"
"And waste more time?" Rika stopped struggling. She pulled herself from him, face red in anger.
"I shall hate you for the rest of my life."
"Nothing to worry about."
"Umm guys, I have something to say."
"Shut up, Gogglehead." Rika snapped. "I am trying to think of a retort here."
"Won't be much of a retort now that you told me about it now is it?" Ryo chuckled.
Kazu and Kenta approached. "I can't believe Ryo is still able to do that. I guess that's what you're able to do when you are older." the former said.
Takato was right about as shocked as can be. They are... they must have really found the portal. Takato gulped and scanned the place. The twins and Suzie were absent. But... Where's Henry?
"Alright guys. Now the fun's over."
Everyone froze. Even Rika and Ryo stopped quarreling.
Oh no. Not now...
Finally! The next chapter is up! Sorry about the late update. I kinda had exams. I will update as soon as possible.