The Return to the Digital World

Lupine Laser: Come to think of it, this whole story might be a little long. Anyway, I decided that I might make Kouji the main character since it suits him that he is Light and Lilithmon is the Goddess of Darkness. Still, I will try to have the other's point of view inside as well. I do not own Digimon.

"Finally!" Tommy said as he transformed back from Kumamon into himself. All of us walked on, keeping high alert as we could be ambushed anytime at any moment.

Chapter 5: A Warrior Gone

NORMAL POV

The team was still in the forest of the Flame Terminal. They decided to stop and set up camp for the night in a little clearing in the forest.

It was decided that Takuya and Kouichi will got pick firewood, Zoe and Kouji will go find food, and the rest will stay at the camp to watch out for any danger.

ZOE'S POV

As I was walking along in the dark forest with Kouji beside me, I felt comforted a little. I was a little scared of the dark and knowing that Kouji was the Warrior of Light was comforting.

So far on our last journey in the Digital World, Kouji has proven himself to be a selfless and capable warrior. Even back in the Real World, he even had Kendo classes. I knew that if we were in trouble, Kouji would protect me. I walked along with him on my right.

I spotted something that was not green. I mean, at night, it was really hard to see, so I based on the shade it was in. I walked closer to take a look. "Cherries! Kouji, let's pick some!" I squealed. I ran forward to examine the red and juicy cherries.

KOUJI'S POV

Zoe said that there were cherries and ran over. However, I saw what she did not see. The trees had big buttress roots and had lots of vines. On the trunk of the tree, there was diamond shaped eyes with yellow pupils and a big green mostache. Of course, the tree did have cherries. So did the other trees beside it. The trees were grinning evilly, but obviously Zoe did not notice.

"Zoe! Come back! Those are evil Cherrymon! Come back!" I shouted. Too late. One of the Cherrymon whipped out a vine an knocked Zoe onto the ground. "Zoe!" I yelled.

I Beast Spirit Evolved into KendoGarurumon. The other Cherrymon decided to help their friend. 'What luck', I thought. Zoe was still trying to pick herself off the ground. Looking from her condition, she looked like she had a concussion.

"Vine Attack!" one of the Cherrymon said as its vines started to whip at me. Whatever strength that I lacked, I backed it up with speed. Locking my wheels in place, I skidded around and managed to cut the Cherrymon into two with the sharp blades on my back.

"Cherry Blast!" Two Cherrymon aimed their attacks at the still giddy Zoe.

'Uh oh! I have to save her!' I thought. Skidding faster than I ever had, I rushed forward to protect Zoe. I was too late. The Cherrymon had started their attack. Suddenly, everything became slow motion. Picking up speed, I raced over and leaped up, allowing myself to get blasted instead of Zoe, who did not have any armour, unlike me.

I felt the blast penetrate my Digizoid armour and pierce through by back. The pain was so unbearable that I could feel nothing. I heard ringing in my ears. At the same time, I heard Zoe yell my name but I could not respond. I transformed back into my human form and knew no more.

ZOE'S POV

"Kouji!" I yelled as the wolf-like Digimon flew over me and took the attack. 'Kouji! He saved my life!' I thought. KendoGarurumon transformed back into Kouji and his Fractal Code appeared while his figure turned black.

"Mwahahaha... Your friend is gone!" a Cherrymon laughed. Before I could react, it absorbed Kouji's Fractal Code.

"No!" I pleaded. When he was finished, all that was left was Kouji's Digi-egg, his D-tector and his navy blue bandana. The navy-coloured egg had two '光's on it, which was the symbol of light, one in front and one behind. 'This can't be happening!' I repeated to myself. When reality kicked in, tears came into my eyes, not because of anger for the Cherrymon, but also because it was my fault that Kouji had to sacrifice his life. "You are going to pay!" I cried as I Beast Spirit Evolved into Zephyrmon.

Before the Cherrymon could take Kouji's Digi-egg, I swooped down low to pick up Kouji's Digi-egg, his D-tector and his bandana. Holding them all in one hand, I attacked the two Cherrymon with all the power I had, boosted with my anger and sadness. "Hurricane Gale!" That attack was enough to knock both Cherrymons off their roots. "That is for hurting my friend!" I growled. I Digitised their Fractal Codes.

Takuya, Kouichi, JP and Tommy suddenly arrived. "What's going on?" Kouichi asked. Seeing the two Cherrymons' Fractal code being Digitised and Kouji's belongings in my hand, his face became as pale as a sheet of paper and he stared in shock. The others saw it too and they were all utterly shocked.

When I transformed back into myself, still holding Kouji's Digi-egg and belongings, the Cherrymon Digi-eggs floated up into the sky. "Sorry, I am so sorry!" I cried before I broke down into tears and just sat there, helpless.

Lupine Laser: If I had shocked any of you by turning Kouji into a Digi-egg, I am really sorry but I wanted some sort of dramatic sad twist. Hope you have enjoyed and goodbye!