The Return to the Digital World

Lupine Laser: Hi guys! Hope you enjoyed the story so far? Please please please review! Really need more so that I know if I'm doing good/bad. So please? Can you review? Again, I do not own Digimon.

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.

Chapter 6: Sadness

KOUICHI'S POV

I stared in horror as possibilities to what might have just happened floated into my mind. Zoe broke down crying, yet I felt paralysed, unable to bend down and comfort her. 'Kouji... Is he gone forever? No. His Digi-egg is here,' I kept on repeating to myself, trying to get comfort, but it was no use. I felt like my soul was ripped into two pieces, one gone with Kouji. He was my brother. My twin brother. Could I survive without him? I was not sure.

Meanwhile, the rest went over to pull Zoe up while JP kind of pushed me forward so that we could move back to camp. On the way, Tommy managed to find food so that we could save the food that the Biyomon gave us for next time.

When we reach camp, Neemon and Bokomon were talking quite loudly, but when they saw what was in Zoe's arms, they suddenly kept quiet, which made the tension even worse. Even Takuya was not talking. Bokomon broke the silence, "Zoe, what happened?"

Zoe had not told us anything about the incident. She sat down heavily and sighed. She started recalling the incident, starting from when she spotted the cherries and ending with the others came. The next moment, she burst out into sobs again. Tommy and JP tried to comfort her but it was no use.

Takuya came over to me and asked if I was alright. I wanted time alone, so I just nodded. I stood up and walked over to a tree where I would be able to hear what the rest were saying, but far enough to have my own privacy.

TAKUYA'S POV

After half an hour, I still could not believe that my best friend, Kouji, had turned into a Digi-egg. I went over to comfort Kouichi, but he walked over to a tree, probably wanting to be alone, so I did not go bother him.

Thinking back to the first time me and Kouji met, I almost laughed at the differences we had but still managed to be best friends. Now, this friend would be gone. He had sacrificed his life to protect Zoe just like he did when I was about to get killed by Duskmon.

When will the Digi-egg hatch? I decided to ask Bokomon, our information guy. Bokomon shrugged and answered solemnly, "It really depends on many factors like how well the egg is taken cared of, the type of egg and so on. The Digi-egg can hatch anytime, from immediately, to even a year. Let's hope that Kouji's Digi-egg will hatch soon."

I asked, "Bokomon, Kouji is a human, but he turned into a Digi-egg. When the egg hatches, will it turn out to be a Digimon or Kouji?"

Bokomon answered, "I really have no idea. I mean, Kouji isn't a normal human too. He can turn into the Warriors of Light. There are also many cases that Digimon, after hatching, will forget their memories, just like Patamon. We should just hope for the best."

Zoe started sobbing. "It's all my fault! This is all my fault! If I had been faster, Kouji would still be here!" I walked over and put my hand on her shoulder and comforted her.

"Zoe, this is not your fault. This is Lilithmon's fault. If you want to blame anyone, it should be her and not you. Come on Zoe, eat some food," I offered as I passed her the fruits that Tommy managed to find.

Bokomon asked, "Do you want me to take care of Kouji's Digi-egg like I had done with Patamon's?"

Zoe shook her head and hugged the blue egg even tighter to herself. "No. Kouji sacrificed his life for me, so it should be my responsibility to take care of him with my life," she said.

Kouichi said suddenly, "Can we take turns to take care of Kouji's Digi-egg?" Zoe looked at him awkwardly but nodded.

TOMMY'S POV

Kouji was gone. I finally was able to take in the situation. Thinking back, I remembered all the times when Kouji had treated me like a little brother, even though he thought he had no siblings and it was hard for him to care about others. I looked at the Digi-egg that Zoe was holding, and silent tears rolled down my cheeks. Hoping no one had saw, I wiped away my tears angrily.

Kouji was like a big brother to me. He was like a role model too. To be brave, independent and strong. He was such a good fighter. He could stand up to anything. He could survive on his own, without needing anyone's help. I wanted to be like him. Now that Kouji was gone, the group seemed much smaller and much quieter.

I looked up at Kouichi, who was staring at the egg in Zoe's arms. He must be feeling very sad. I walked over to the tree and sat down beside Kouichi. "You know," I said, "Kouji was like a brother to me too. I think I know how you feel."

Kouichi nodded and said, "Maybe. But when the person that is gone is your twin, it's a whole new different story. Even though I knew him for only a short period of time, he became part of me. I have no idea how I am going to go on without him." Tommy put his hand on his shoulder and assured him that Kouji would come back soon.

JP'S POV

I was not those who cried easily but when I heard what Kouji did for Zoe, tears sprang into my eyes. Kouji had did what he had done for Takuya before: Sacrificing his life for a friend. Before, when we just got to know Kouji, he was this cold, stubborn and serious person. Now, after knowing him better, we had totally changed our views about him. This was not the first time he had sacrificed his life. It was already the second time but this was more serious. Kouji had turned into a Digi-egg.

Seeing Zoe cry, my heart broke. I did have a crush on her before, but I had gone over it since I knew that she would never like me. But that was not a reason for me to feel sad because she was sad. I tried to comfort her, but it seemed like nothing could console her. I looked over at Bokomon and Neemon. They were quiet. I guess they could not find a way to console Zoe too.

After what seemed like ages, Zoe stopped crying and Tommy managed to get Kouichi back to the fire. All of us ate silently, tension thick in the air. Tommy and I went to find some leaves for bedding and we came back, with a bunch of them. We set up the bedding and Zoe offered to keep first watch but Bokomon said that we should all rest so he and Neemon would keep watch.

Lupine Laser: I just think that since Kouji is like half human and half Digimon, it would make sense if he could turn into a Digi-egg, just like other Digimon. Have fun reading and remember to review! Bye!