Me: Hey, I said I would update more so here it is! I'm going to give you a warning before the story, I have two mocks next week so updates may be delayed. Things should be getting good for people who like lot's of fluff especally between our favourite Emperor and Sakura! Now, Chapter Twelve!
I walked along the train tracks that led to Rail Town. I stared at the ground as I trudged along not noticing my surroundings. I stopped when I saw the symbol of the crest of friendship on the wall. Friends huh. Traitors more like. The only people I could trust were Ken, Davis and Cody. Well, Yolei didn't do anything so I guess I'll include her. Ryo, how could he leave? I didn't betray him and neither did Ken. Why couldn't he at least tell us he was going? Lalamon was floating along beside me just behind. I knew she was worried about me. I looked up when I heard a wing beat to see Airdramon go over and land in front. Ken dismounted. "What, your with out your bodyguards?" I stayed silent looking down.
"I found out what happened to Ryo." I said after a minute.
"Ryo? You found him?" Ken asked surprised. I shook my head.
"Not exactly." I admitted and I told him the story Kari told me in a rush. The great Digimon Emperor looked lost for words.
"They, they betrayed him?" He sounded like he didn't want to believe it. Even someone who hated the Digidestined had to acknowledge the friendship they had. I saw now that it was an act like any other relationship. You act how you believe the others expect but when it's in your best interest its so long. The only way to ensure friendship was to keep a hold of the other, to manipulate them to your will and desires. That wasn't a lesson I was going to forget anytime soon. "Let's go Ken. I want to get out of here." I told him. He looked at me startled.
"Sure. Airdramon!" Ken commanded turning to the dragon Digimon. Ken jumped onto his back and offered me a hand helping me onto his back.
"Wormmon will be thrilled." Ken noted as we took of. I nodded absently moving closer. Ken glanced at me and a small smile graced his face.
"I'm happy to." He admitted in a whisper. I smiled back at him taking his hand. Lalamon moved so she was cradled in my other arm keeping a watchful eye on Ken.
"Sakura what were you thinking?" Lalamon demanded as she hoped up to the pillow at the top of the large four-poster bed in my room. Ken had gone all out on the luxury part; it reminded me of those palace bedrooms you see in the movies. All of the furniture and walls was pure white except for the rose pink velvet sheets or matching designs on some pieces. There was a large bay window that offered a lovely view of the digital world. "I don't know what you mean." I told her kicking my legs as I lay on my stomach on the bed.
"You know full well what I mean. Ken is evil. Maybe it's not his fault maybe it is but the fact remains he is evil." Lalamon said sternly.
"I'd rather be with evil than with traitors." I replied moving so I was sat on the edge of the bed. I stood up and walked to the vanity. I sat down and looked at myself. My hair was messy compared to its usual straight locks. I grabbed the brush and pulled it lightly through my black hair. I kept up the motion smiling and closing my eyes.
"Sakura!" Wormmon said entering the room. I turned to look at him and smiled.
"Hey Wormmon, how are you?" I asked. Wormmon climbed up onto the vanity so I didn't have to look down.
"Okay, quite good considering how many times you win actually." He said. I laughed.
"Wormmon can you tell Sakura that staying here is stupid." Lalamon asked suddenly. We looked at her.
"Lalamon, would you rather have her camping in the forest. Ken's not going to hurt her." Wormmon told her shaking his head as much as he could. Lalamon looked annoyed.
"How do you know that? Ken hurts you so why won't Sakura be in danger to!" She demanded. Wormmon hopped down to the floor.
"I'm not going to say how I know. You wouldn't betray Sakura's secrets would you. Oh and Ken wants to know if you feel like eating dinner with him." Wormmon added as he neared the door. I smiled and nodded.
"Sure thing, just tell him to come and get me." I replied. Wormmon nodded before hurrying out of the door. As I watched the door swing closed I looked at my wristband. I gingerly slid it of my wrist and placed it onto the vanity. I looked at the scar. It was arguably my worst one. It went across my wrist and was very wide. It looked like it should of hurt the most but it actually hurt less than the others. I was no doctor but I was sure that it was because of how I got it. I felt myself be lost in that time.
"Ken! Wait!" I yelled as I clambered over the rock. The eleven-year-old boy paused looking back. His hair was slightly longer than when we'd travelled in the digital world a year ago. He wore a white t-shirt and trousers. He smiled slightly and gave me a hand over the next rock. We were in a barren area of the digital world covered with rocks and the odd tree. Ken's parents were taking Sam to some ceremony leaving Ken at home so he'd come to help me look for Ryo. "Sakura, why do you want to find Ryo so badly?" He asked me suddenly. I looked to see him staring at the ground sadly. Wormmon moved closer to his partner while Lalamon watched. I smiled.
"Because he is one of my special friends, just like you are." I told him. He looked at me and smiled. I felt myself tense unconsciously. Something was off about that smile. It was colder than I remember Ken's being.
"So if I'd gone missing you would be doing the same?" He asked me. I nodded and put my hand on his shoulder. We were the same age but I took the lead for some reason.
"I would probably be looking harder, Ryo can take care of himself." I admitted. A look of annoyance crossed his face.
"So I can't handle things huh?" He asked in a voice that was so unlike his usual gentle tone. I don't think I'd seen him snap at anyone before. I gave him a confused look.
"Of course you can, but Ryo is older than you. You're just as good but he has more life experience." I pointed out. He had a thoughtful look before he nodded. He hopped down from the rock and helped me down. Wormmon jumped onto Ken's shoulder while Lalamon just floated along. Just then the ground gave way from underneath us. I gasped and grabbed Ken's wrist as I reached up and held onto a branch. I winced as I felt the thorns sticking into my hand. My feet dangled uselessly below me. I felt Ken shift slightly so he could hold onto the cliff as well. Then I felt a wind pass us. "It's a dust storm!" Ken yelled. I was about to reply when it hit full force. I closed my eyes and prayed that we would be okay. I opened my eyes slightly so I could see a bit but I wasn't able to get a clear view. I looked down to see Ken holding on to the cliff tightly his eyes closed to protect them as Wormmon held on to him. Lalamon was safe at the top but she wouldn't be able to do anything until the storm passed. I noticed a black thing heading towards Ken and I put my free hand out in the way with out thinking. I yelled as it went into my wrist causing Ken to look at me. As he did his hand slipped causing him to fall slightly. I reached out and grabbed him. My hand brushed the cliff causing the wound on my wrist to be scraped and made larger. I held back my tears as the storm ended. Ken kept hold of my hand as he started climbing. I felt my vision fade as I passed out. That was all I remember until I came to in a cave late at night with Wormmon and Lalamon looking over me.
I was brought out of my memories by a slight tap on my shoulder. I turned to see Ken looking concerned which faded when he saw I was fine. "Hey, what's wrong? I knocked five times before Lalamon told me to come in." He noted. I gave a small smile and showed him my wrist. He blinked and ran a finger round the scar. "That was the time I joined you wasn't it?" He realised. I nodded grabbing the wristband in my other hand. He put his hand out to stop me. I gave him a startled look hoping he would explain. He smiled slightly before putting his arms round my neck. I gasped as I felt myself pulled into his gentle embrace. "Ken." I whispered closing my eyes.
"Welcome home." I heard him say softly. I could have sworn I felt a tear land on my head. I know I felt mine. Home, maybe I could have one to.
I walked into Ken's control room looking round casually. Ken was in his chair like last time typing something onto the computer. I walked over and sat on the edge of the chair. He looked up and nodded before returning to his work. I looked at the screen to see an image of the dark spiral. "I'm curious, just what are you planning to do when you control everything?" I asked him. He paused and frowned thinking about it.
"Well, I was going to bring you here. I wanted to make a place where you would never be hurt." He admitted blushing. I looked at him and smiled.
"Oh Ken, you really are kind." I noted grasping his hand. He just blushed harder avoiding my eyes. Then he frowned and started typing furiously.
"Starmon sent a message saying that he captured Biyomon and some of the Digidestined." Ken explained.
"Which ones?" I asked frowning.
"Let me see, Davis, Sora, Yolei, Cody and their partners." He said after scanning the message. I nodded.
"Right, leave it to me. I'll find out what's going on." I told him hopping of the chair.
"Wait a second, I've got a present for you." He said looking at me. I paused and turned surprised.
"A present?" I repeated. He nodded and held up a dark spiral that would fit on my wrist.
"If you wear this you can command my forces. It also enables you to contact me here. Also it will make Lalamon able to Digivolve near the spires." He explained. I nodded smiling and taking the spiral. It clipped on my wrist easily were my wristband would have been.
"I won't be long. Mind if I take Airdramon?" I asked. He smiled and nodded gesturing at me to go ahead. I grinned and ran off.
I stepped into the old west town looking round with a frown. I reached for my D-3 and checked it. According to it there was no Dark Spire anywhere in the area. I reached for the spiral and tapped a letter on it. "Angel?" Ken's voice came from the spiral as a viewing window opened.
"Ken according to my readings theirs no spire in this area." I told him looking at him sitting in his control room. He looked shocked and then angry.
"They must have taken the tower down. See what you can do." He told me before turning it off. I nodded and looked at Lalamon.
"Lets go. We need to track down a Digimon." I told her.
"Sakura, why are you helping Ken?" She asked.
"Because I want to." I told her firmly. I stepped into the town salon and looked around. Starmon was at the bar turned around. The player piano was going in the background.
"Howdy stranger. Welcome to town. Pull up a stool and I'll serve you up a nice glass of welcome milk." Said Starmon turning around. He paused when he saw me. "Oh, are you looking for Miss Sora and Biyomon?" He asked. I smiled politely.
"Actually yes, I am. Can you tell me where they are?" I asked.
"They left to go back to the real world. Biyomon said she would be return soon to protect the town from the emperor so if you need a safe heaven this is the place." He said.
"That's to bad, you need protection now." I told him clicking my fingers. The Darktyrannomon tore of the roof of the salon. Starmon narrowed his eyes as I did a back flip and landed on the Tyrannomon. I put a hand against its head to steady myself. "In the name of the Digimon Emperor prepare to be trashed!" I said. The Darktyrannomon launched a fireball tearing through the bar and sending Starmon through the wall. I laughed.
"Hold it their little lady." Said a voice from behind. I glanced back to see Deputymon raising his guns. I sighed and turned to the front. There was a yell as he was knocked away by Darktyrannomon's tail. I heard a caw that was very familiar as Biyomon flew up to meet my eyes.
"Sakura what are you doing!" She demanded furious. I smirked.
"Helping my friend, Lalamon attack." I ordered. Lalamon stayed still beside me. I scowled at her. "Lalamon, I said attack." I repeated slowly.
"Sakura, you hate hurting people. I won't attack my friends." She said firmly. I gritted my teeth.
"Fine, Darktyrannomon!" I said turning to point at Biyomon. Biyomon flew out of the way swiftly as a fireball was launched.
"Spiral Twister!" She yelled. I gasped as I was hit by the green spiral and knocked from the dinosaur. I closed my eyes so I didn't have to watch the ground get closer and closer as I plummeted headfirst to the ground. I felt two arms wrap round me sending a tingle through me. I opened my eyes to see Ken wrap his cape around me as the Airdramon moved up. I was resting against one of Ken's arms as the other held the cape around me. Ken was kneeling as I had my legs resting against the Airdramon. "Sakura, are you okay?" Ken asked gently. I nodded and rested my head against his chest.
"Sakura!" Lalamon said floating up. She froze as she caught my glare.
"I told you to attack. You defied my orders and it led to me being nearly killed!" I said lowly. I saw her set her face in her defiant expression.
"How was I to know that someone I trusted would attack you?" She demanded coldly.
"That has nothing to do with the fact you deliberately ignored my orders." I retorted moving to stand but being stopped by Ken's arms.
"I think you girls should calm down." Ken suggested. I took a breath and nodded.
"Never ignore my orders again." I said lowly before turning to face Ken.
Me: Well there you go, chapter twelve! Next chapter has almost nothing to do with the TV ep but I still think it's rather good. A lot of interesting plot points will be brought to light, including more on Sakura's dark spore. Well see yah!