A Digimon Frontier Fanfic
By Sakura Martinez (a.k.a Haru Glory)
A/N:
First off, I want to apologize for making a mistake in saying that the previous chapter was the ninth when in fact it this is the ninth chapter. Apart from that, I would have to tell everyone that this chapter is perhaps one of the shortest ones. Well, I really don't have anything left to say for now, except read on and hope that you guys like this new chapter!
The Rabbit on the Moon
Catastrophe
As the dawn breaks upon the quartet on horseback and the first rays of orange light emanating from the sun cast itself on the peaceful landscape filled with nature's beauty, the said riders were full of enthusiasm on their journey despite the fact that they have not slept over the night. They pressed on their journey continuously, only stopping a few minutes for the stags to rest for fear and worry still lingered that the bandits who attacked them at the buried city would still be hot on their trail.
Over the course of the night as they galloped away under the blackness of night, neither Takuya nor Izumi spoke with each other in fear that they would somehow blow the other's cover and let something slip. Of course, they tried not to make the uneasiness seem obvious and if it wasn't for the mere fact that it was night-time, their companions would have easily noticed that something was up with those two. They were, for that fact, fortunate that their two other companions were as tired as they felt.
As the sun continues to rise over the mountains by the distance, Kouichi could not help but as their superior if there were any chances that they could rest that morning and possibly have breakfast.
"We will," came Kouji's reply, "soon after we get far enough that no one would be able to catch up to us for days."
"If you want something like that, Vice-Commander," Takuya voiced out, his voice giving signs that he was as sleepy as he looked. "then I guess we would not be resting for quite a while. If you mind me saying so, it would do us no good if our pursuers have stronger horses and if they already know where we are heading."
At those words, Kouji immediately stopped his horse and turned it around to face Takuya who, like Kouichi and Izumi, were as surprised as he was.
"What makes you say that those bandits and their leader are already waiting for us?" The Vice-Commander asked, eyeing him with suspicion.
"I didn't say anything like that, Vice-Commander." Takuya replied. "I just meant that it would be more in our favor if they would catch up with us when we are well-rested than otherwise."
"Is that really what you are trying to say?" he asked, suspicion still evident in him. "If I learn that you are a spy for whoever sent those bandits after us I'll…"
"Brother!" Izumi suddenly cut in. "Shin is not a spy, I can assure you of that!"
"And I can vouch for him as well, Vice-Commander." Kouichi added.
"What makes both of you so sure about that?" he asked again.
"Because, if he is a spy, as you say, brother, then he could have easily handed me over to those bandits and to the person who ordered those bandits when he had a chance back in Ciel, but he did otherwise." Izumi stated.
"And I know him long enough to know just where his loyalties lie, sir." Kouichi stated as well. "And I can assure you that his loyalties lie with us and in this mission given to us by the academy."
Kouji did not say anything after that, instead, he wheeled his horse around and continued on the direction that they were heading.
Takuya breathe a sigh of relief as he thanked Kouichi who waved it off saying that it was nothing and following Kouji suite. He then faced Izumi and thanked her as well.
"I owe you for that, my lady." Takuya said.
"It's nothing." Izumi replied, then added. "But you should be careful of what comes out that mouth of yours, especially around Kouji."
"I didn't think he would think ill of what I just said."
"Well, he is always like that, as I've heard people talk about him." Izumi explained. "I can tell you this though, he still does not trust you fully yet."
And with that, Izumi galloped after Kouji and Kouichi.
"Well, at least you trust me." Takuya thought to himself as he too followed.
Two and a half hours passed by before the Vice-Commander finally agreed to the request and pleas of his companions and they finally rested and ate breakfast by an oasis
signaling that they would be passing the borders of Ciel and entering the borders of Guara.
Everyone quickly finished their meal in hopes to get a quick rest, as Kouji announced that they would be departing after two hours.
As Izumi, Kouji and Kouichi rested, Takuya, after waiting fifteen minutes following his breakfast, stood up and went towards where their bags and other equipment were packed and there he took out his sword from its sheath.
He winced as he held it with his right hand, even though it has been healing quite well, he could still feel the sting from the wound up his arm. Yet, he soon shrugged the pain off as he began with his morning training.
At first, he just waved his sword left to right and vice-versa with his right hand, making his body get used to the stinging pain until finally he could feel it less and less before doing some more 'heavy' training with his sword.
As he trained, he made sure not to make a sound that could stir his sleeping companions awake. His mind began to wander as his body continued on with its training. He can't help but wonder why they were heading to Guara and why, as he have learned from Izumi, the Vice-Commander would only go as far as that.
Takuya sighed. He was never much of thinker when it comes to these things, so instead of delving too much into it, he shook the thoughts off and began to focus more on what was more important at the moment – his training.
An hour elapsed before he finally stopped, placed his sword back to its sheath and sat down to rest, and minutes later, fell into a light slumber.
He was soon awakened by shouts and warring voiced. As his eyes adjusted, he saw that there were several people with weapons unleashed, fighting off Kouji and Kouichi.
"What's going on?" Takuya asked.
"Finally!" he heard Izumi say as she rushed towards him. "You're finally awake! Go on and help Kouji and Kouichi!"
"But my sword…" Takuya was about to say before Izumi handed it to him.
"There." She said.
But as Takuya was about to approach Kouji and Kouichi, he was suddenly given a different mission from them.
"We can deal with these guys ourselves, Shin." Kouji suddenly shouted amidst the roar of battle, "I don't really trust you just yet, but I don't have any other options at the moment. Just worry about protecting my sister, understand?"
"Yes, sir!" came the reply.
Takuya then immediately went in front of Izumi, ready to defend her no matter what the cost.
"So, can you please explain to me now what is going on?" Takuya asked as he parried one of the armored man's attack and countered with his own.
"Well, these guys in armor just suddenly showed up out of nowhere." Izumi replied. "About a couple of minutes before you woke up."
"Do you think they are working for the same guy as those bandits?" Takuya asked killing off two other men in the process.
"Maybe." Izumi replied. "But I never saw armor like these guys are wearing before."
Takuya did not respond to this as he concentrated on making sure no one would come inches near Izumi. As he was doing so, he can't help but think that he had seen the armor before but he just can't remember where or when. He was so deep in thought that he did not notice someone creep up from behind Izumi and grab her.
She screamed pulling Takuya out of his thoughts. He whirled around only to be met by a crushing blow to his stomach sending him off to a large boulder on the other side of the oasis semi-unconscious.
"Shin!" his companions, Kouji and Kouichi shouted.
They were about to rush to his aide when they too found themselves knocked unconscious by a blow from behind.
"Takuya! Kouji! Kouichi!" Izumi shouted as she tried to get free from the large, armored man's grasp.
Her struggle was futile as she soon found herself knocked out as well.
But before she did so, she heard a familiar voice speak:
"Alright men, we got what we came here for." Came the familiar voice. "Let's deliver her to our leader."
From the other side of the oasis, Takuya tried his best to stand back up.
"No…" he muttered to himself, pushing to the limits. "I have to…"
But, alas, it was also useless. Before becoming fully unconscious, Takuya caught a glimpse of where Izumi's captors were headed…
To be continued…
A/N:
Well, that's that for today's chapter. After this chapter, the plot would really be picking its pace up. I hope you guys review and tell me what you think about this one. I may update again on tuesday or wednesday depending on whether I would finish doing my clearance for school on monday, if not, then expect an update sometime later this week.
Well, with that said, this is Sakura Martinez saying "PEACE" and signing out!
Don't forget to review now, k?