AN: YES! Finally an update! Sorry for taking so long but it's not my fault...final exams suck...

Anyway, I'm officially in summer now so that means update city! Also, these * are still gonna be there alomost every chapter so I can explain the names of the Digitalia!

Chapter 5

The morning came quickly and everyone had slept well without any problem. Alfamon and Britain gathered a bunch more Maya berries to bring with them while they traveled so they wouldn't starve. As they went on their way, following the river, the nations were getting a bit more curious about their Hetavices (which they had grown accustomed to calling them). It was amazing how much power they generated when they were in danger.

Romano was the only one not thinking about it; he was too busy trying to ignore the constant jabbering of Felimon. Sure, the kid had saved him before, but that didn't change the fact that he was annoying as hell!

"So, do you like pasta? I love pasta! I eat it whenever I can find some! But I can't find it very often which makes me really sad and I end up crying until someone stops me! Do you get sad a lot Romano?"

"Do you want me to strangle you with your own tail?" Romano asked dangerously.

Germany was also noticing how annoying the cat Digitalia was, "How can you stand him?" he whispered to Gilbamon, who shrugged,

"You learn to put up vith it vhen you've lived vith as long ve have."

"HEY! What the hell are you doing you idiot?" Romano yelled as Felimon wrapped his arms around him in a hug.

"Hugs make everyone happy!" Felimon answered.

"Well, they don't make me happy, now GET OFF ME YOU BASTARD!" Romano yelled trying to push him away.

This scenario continued in a similar fashion for a while until they reached a large thicket. Apparently the forest had become a jungle again without them noticing. It was very thick with vines and thick trees that hardly any sunlight shone through. But that bad part was that it was blocking their path.

"Er, Alfamon, is this jungle safe?" Britain asked.

"Kind of, mostly because it's easy to get lost in there; there haven't been many Digitalia here that we've seen." Alfamon answered.

Romano stepped forward, "Alright, then I'll go check it out; you guys can stay here and rest." He said.

"Is that safe?" Austria asked but Felimon jumped up, "Of course it is, because I'm going too! I'll protect Romano!" he said as his cat twitched with excitement.

Romano inwardly groaned and walked into the jungle with Felimon close behind.

After a while, the trees seemed to be getting thicker, but Romano was slowly turning red with rage. Why? One guess:

"It's getting dark Romano! I'm scared! Do you know where we are? Are we lost? What will we do if we're lost? I wanna die!"

Finally, Romano faced the Digitalia, "That's it! I can't stand your constant mouth anymore! Why can't you just keep your damn mouth SHUT?" he yelled.

Felimon stepped towards him to give him another hug, "Romano-"

"NO! No hugs! I'm sick and tired of you always annoying the crap out of me! Why can't you just leave me alone?" Romano yelled shoving him away.

"Because I have to protect yo-"

"I don't need your help dammit! I don't WANT your help! You're nothing but a sniveling wimp who can't even take care of himself! So just GO!" Romano yelled and stormed off, leaving a teary eyed Felimon behind.

Romano walked at a fast pace hoping to lose the Digitalia, "Stupid Felimon, stupid Digitalia, stupid Digital World!" he muttered to himself.

He kept walking forward without any idea where he was going cursing quietly until he noticed how dark it was getting. He wasn't sure how long he had actually been in the jungle but he couldn't tell how late it was from all the damn trees blocking the way of the sky. He looked around, but couldn't tell where the hell he was. He had walked straight right? Then again, he was so mad he wasn't even paying attention.

He started to feel a little scared and almost wished he hadn't abandoned Felimon like that. He was starting to take back all the things he said to him; Felimon didn't deserve to be told those things so harshly (even though they were all true).

Romano took another few steps until he tripped over something big and thick. He turned around to see a large thick…thing that was warm and furry on the ground.

Wait…warm and furry?

The furry thing twitched and lifted into the air along with three others just like it. Romano looked up in horror to see a large lion the size of a school bus. It had razor sharp fangs and claws and had three tails. The lion stared at Romano with angry yellow eyes and bared its teeth. Romano slowly got to his feet and began backing away slowly,

"Nice kitty?" he tried, but the lion took a step towards him and rammed his large head into him.

Romano went flying through the air and slammed against a tree. He slumped to the ground, a little dazed, but came to his senses just in time to see the giant lion raising one of its claws to strike.

"Razor Claws!" A familiar Italian voice yelled.

A blur appeared between Romano and the lion and three slashes appeared on the lion's nose. The monster howled in pain and pawed at his injured nose and Romano looked up at his savior,

"Felimon?" he asked.

The Digitalia stood in front of him protectively with his claws in a fighting stance, "Are you alright?" he asked, turning his head.

Romano nodded and got to his feet, "What is that thing?" he asked.

Felimon took out his stat screen marble, "That's Lenmon*! One of the fiercest Digitalia when it comes to physical fights! And he's also really scary…"

Lenmon faced the Digitalia and growled angrily, "Run Romano! Get away now!" Felimon yelled.

Romano didn't need to be told twice. He ran away from the Digitalia as fast as he could while he went over what just happened in his head.

'Felimon saved me…after everything I said to him…he saved me…' he repeated in his head over and over.

When the two Digitalia were out of sight Romano slowed to a stop to catch his breath. He faced the direction where Felimon was supposedly fighting Lenmon,

"I can't believe it," he said quietly, "No matter how many times I yell at him, no matter how times I push him away…he still comes and helps me…"

Romano felt warmth in his heart that felt very familiar. He didn't hate Felimon at all; even if he was super annoying and a big wuss, Romano just couldn't stay mad at him…but why? Why did this feeling feel so familiar? Damn that Digitalia who took away his memories!

A twig snapped nearby causing Romano to snap his head up, "Felimon? Is that you?" he called anxiously.

It was silent until Lenmon jumped out at him from the side. Romano leapt out of the way just in time, but the lion was too fast. He pinned Romano to the ground with his large paw before he could get up. Romano felt a huge amount of pressure on his chest making it hard for him to breath.

"Romano!" Felimon yelled and leapt on top of Lenmon's head, slashing away with his claws.

Lenmon lifted his paw off Romano for a minute allowing Romano to get free. Romano tried to run, but Lenmon was ready this time; he swatted Romano causing him to land against the base of a tree.

Romano tried to get up, but his left arm was caught between two roots tightly. He pulled and pulled, but it was no use. Romano watched as Lenmon threw Felimon of his head and slammed him into a tree.

"No!" Romano cried as Felimon fell to the ground unconscious.

Lenmon then hovered over Romano who was trying desperately to free his arm but to no avail. He stared up in horror at Lenmon's fangs; he could feel his hot breath as the lion drew closer to his prey. Lenmon let out a roar or triumph and opened his mouth wide towards Romano.

This couldn't be it! He couldn't end here! He didn't want to die! His Hetavice began to glow faintly, "No! Get away from me!" he yelled as the fangs drew closer.

Felimon opened his eyes and slowly lifted his head. Romano stared at him with pleading eyes, begging him for help. Felimon clenched his fists as Romano's Hetavice got brighter. Now, Romano didn't care about what he said before.

"FELIMON! HELP ME!" He yelled at the top of his lungs and covered his head with his free arm.

Tears came to Felimon's eyes and he squeezed them shut, "I'M COMING FRATELLO!" He yelled.

A bright light surrounded Felimon and the Digitalia began to grow,

"Felimon…Hetavolve to…Pastromon*!"

Lenmon stopped and stared as the light faded revealing a snow white tiger, also the size of a bus. Romano stared in amazement at Felimon's new form as the tiger growled fiercely. The tiger leapt at Lenmon and pushed him back a few steps.

The tiger stood protectively in front of Romano, "Don't worry Romano," Felimon's voice said from nowhere, "I Hetavolved into Pastromon; I'm going to protect you no matter what!"

Pastromon let out a roar and lunged at Lenmon. Romano finally managed to slowly work his trapped arm out from the tree roots and backed up a few steps away from the giant cat fight. He examined his arm; he saw a few bruises forming around the area he had been caught, but nothing too serious.

Romano watched as Pastromon attacked Lenmon with no mercy, slashing and biting fiercely. It was completely different than how Felimon or Itamon fought.

Meanwhile up in the air, Gilbamon and Germany were searching desperately for Romano and Felimon. "Do you see zem?" Germany asked.

Gilbamon shook his head, until he heard a very familiar roar. He looked down and saw a glimpse of a white tail with black stripes, "Is that Pastromon?" he asked out loud.

"Who's zat?" Germany asked, but didn't receive an answer as Gilbamon flew them towards the roar.

Pastromon and Lenmon stood facing each other, blood dripping from scratches and bite marks. Lenmon leapt towards Pastromon, ready to strike, but the tiger moved out of the way just in time.

"Diamond Fang!" he yelled as his fangs lit up and became shiny and harder than steel.

Pastromon chomped down on Lenmon's back and lifted him into the air as if he were a kitten. He swung him back and forth roughly, his fangs sinking further into the lion's flesh before tossing him against a nearby tree. Lenmon fell to the ground, fresh blood pouring from the new wound and dissolved away.

At that moment, Gilbamon and Germany flew over them and saw a last glimpse of the lion before he disappeared.

Pastromon let out a loud roar of victory that echoed through the entire jungle before glowing and shrinking back to an unconscious Felimon.

"Felimon!" Romano yelled as he ran towards the Digitalia. He carefully picked up the upper half of Felimon's scratched body and held him close, "C'mon, wake up dammit! Wake up you damn bastard!" Romano cried desperately.

Felimon's eyes fluttered open to Romano's delight, "Hi Romano," he said innocently as if nothing happened.

"Romano!" a familiar voice called. The Italians looked up to see Gilbamon landing nearby with Germany. They knelt down next to them, "Are you alright?" Germany asked.

"I-I think so," Romano said as Felimon sat up smiling.

"Felimon, zat was awesome! I saw vhat you did to Lenmon! Totally awesome!" Gilbamon said giving a thumbs up.

Felimon smiled proudly, "I only did it because of Romano. He gave me enough energy to Hetavolve!" he said. Romano blushed slightly.

"Ze ozers are getting worried, we should head back," Germany said.

"Don't vorry! Awesome Gilbamon knows the vay back!" Gilbamon said and walked off with the others following. As they walked Romano spoke up, "Felimon,"

"Yeah Romano?"

"T-thanks…" Romano said blushing slightly with embarrassment,

"For what?" Felimon asked with a confused look,

"Well…for…saving my life…thanks," Romano said.

Felimon smiled happily, "No problem bro!" he said.

That very word reminded Romano of something else, "Hey, back when we were fighting, why did you call me fratello? I'm not your brother or anything," Romano said.

"Well…I don't really know why. I guess it's because we look so alike…and I like to think of you as my big brother because you're always looking out for me and stuff," Felimon answered.

Romano allowed a small smile to appear, "Well…thanks…I guess…" he said.

He couldn't put his finger on it, but he also saw Felimon as a little brother.

It was a strange feeling…almost as if they were brothers…even… twin brothers.

AN: Italian brotherly love FTW! WOOOOOOOT! :D

Not your brother or anything Romano? Heh...as far as you know!

This chappie was actually more bloody than I thought it would be! It was also shorter than I thought...oh well!

So...Felimon is a big scaredy cat and Pastromon is a huge ass mother f***ing white tiger! Ironic right? XD

Also, I hope you guys are remembering the animal features on the Digitalia because it gives you a hint on what their ultimate form is.

If you haven't noticed, America has brown wings and becomes an eagle and Italy has cat ears and a tail and becomes a tiger, get the picture. (Reread the third chappie if you don't remember)

*Meanings:

-Lenmon: A huge lion. The name comes from Len, which means 'lion strong' in a language I don't remember, but Leomon was already taken, so I didn't really have a choice...

-Pastromon: Pasta + Rome = Pastromon...yeah...that's pretty much it. X(

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