Oh a new victim for Taiki to feel that he lets down. Oh what will happen to our heroes now? What sorrow and pain they must bare?

Chapter 4

Mervamon was trying to help Cutemon heal the wounds but it seemed the emotional wounds were much deeper since Beelzebumon wouldn't let anyone near him. Frustrated with herself, Mervamon left as Beelzebumon fell asleep.

"You ok Mervamon?" Nene asked as she looked up from where she helped Taiki tuck a blanket around Yuu and Tagiru who were cuddled up together.

"Sure, totally ok with Beelzebumon flinching away like I have the plague," Mervamon said sarcastically. "I don't what Lilithmon did but he's terrified, Taiki."

Taiki let out a sigh as he looks down. "She did a lot to him from hurting him physically and mentally all because she tricked me." said Taiki sounding depressed.

"Taiki, you can blame yourself. She tricked everyone. You need to know that it's not your fault." said Nene as she tries to reassures Taiki.

Taiki looks at Nene and thought about what has happened. "It feels like it is. First Tagiru and now Beelzebumon."

Nene placed a hand on Taiki shoulder. "You can't control everything that happens. So if something bad happen just think that something good will come in it's place." said Nene as she looks at Yuu and Tagiru.

"Taiki-san, he needs you right now," Tagiru said softly. "Be with him, reassure him, he's in shock and terrified. It may not be r-rape but it's still torture what she did. He's probably gone into trauma."

Taiki hung his head.

"But what can I say?" Taiki asked softly.

"That part you'll have to handle," Nene replied. "None of us know Beelzebumon as well as you do, Taiki-kun."

"Good luck, if he doesn't flinch from you," Mervamon grumbled.

Taiki nods his head as he went to the next room where Beelzebumon was resting. He closed the door and walked slowly and sat next to him. Beelzebumon slowly woke up and saw Taiki. He looked away feeling betrayed.

"How are ya doing?" asked Taiki.

Beelzebumon slowly looked at Taiki with sorrow in his eyes. "I'm doing alright." said Beelzebumon.

"That's good." said Taiki sounding slightly happy.

The room was quite and so far no one said a word. Taiki looked at the ground feeling like he was letting the winged digimon down.

"I'm sorry that she hurt you. I fooled by her and now she has Akari. Some friend I am not telling who real or who has dark agendas." said Taiki sounding depressed.

"She's good at that," Beelzebumon said softly. "Torturing people, tricking them. Besides, I should have known that a pure person like you wouldn't want a murderer as his friend."

Taiki felt his fists clench.

"You're not a murderer!" Taiki cried. "I want you as a friend! You're precious to me, Beelzebumon! I'm sorry she hurt you..." He hung his head. "But I want to do whatever I can to make it up to you." Impulse took over and he leaned close to Beelzebumon, brushing his lips against the digimon's before pulling away, turning red immediately. "Sorry! I...I don't know what got into me."

Beelzebumon was a little shocked at first on Taiki's action but that feel on his lip, the warmth and gentleness it holds was something he never felt before. Having Taiki's soft lips on his made him feel happy like he has never before. Slowly, he brought his and to cup the brunet's cheek. He smiled, leans over and kissed the young general. He pulled away and feeling his heart beat increased.

As for Taiki, he was a little shock when Beelzebumon lean over and kissed him but it washed away the moment their lips touch. Taiki's was racing and his face blushed as the winged digimon pulled away.

"I may not know what got into us but I'm glade that it's you Kudou Taiki." said Beelzebumon sounding happy.

Taiki laughed a little nervously.

"Well, at least you're smiling now," he said sounding happy about that before thinking something. "What about Mervamon?"

Beelzebumon sighed.

"I don't want to hurt her," Beelzebumon admitted. "But you're the only one I can ever open up to. Taiki, the others don't hate me do they? I mean, I killed Angemon-sama and the others..."

"Beelzebumon, we've been through this before. It wasn't your fault."

"But it doesn't excuse on what I had to do." said Beelzebumon sounding depressed as he remember what he did.

"The others understand and what you did. In fact you and Yuu have something in common." said Taiki.

"What's that?" asked Beelzebumon.

"You were both used by Baguramon." said Taiki but Beelzebumon looked a little sad. "And you both always beat yourselves up about the past." Taiki was starting to feel like what he said wasn't helping. He let out a sigh as a thought came to him. "Also you've got me to back you up."

Finally Beelzebumon smiled again. "Thanks Taiki." said Beelzebumon sounding a little happier.

Taiki managed to bring Beelzebumon outside.

"It's good to see you out of that room, Beelzebumon!" Mervamon said, her eyes lighting up and Beelzebumon managed a small smile.

"I'm a bit better now," he assured. "Sorry..."

"We're just glad you're alright," Nene said warmly before she looked at Tagiru and Yuu. "Hey lovebirds wake up."

"I'm up," Yuu said yawning and shook Tagiru. "Tagiru?"

Tagiru curled closer to Yuu, his arm slinging around his waist pulling him back.

"Mommy, I don't wanna go to school today," Tagiru mumbled in his half-sleep.

Nene and Taiki try to hold back the laugh as they saw Yuu let out a sigh. "Well good news, it's summer vacation." said Yuu as he whispered to Tagiru's ear.

Tagiru finally got up with a smile on his face. "Woo hoo! Summer vacation" shouted Tagiru sounding happy.

Now everyone but Yuu started to laugh as they saw how enthusiastic Tagiru was being. Tagiru looked around and notice almost everyone was laughing. He blushed and pulled the blanket over his head.

"Stop laughing" said Tagiru through the blanket.

Yuu muffled laughter for Tagiru's sake or tried but ended up laughing too.

"Oh Tagiru, you're so cute like that," Yuu said smiling.

"I wonder if he'll be as cute when you two make out in the bedroom," Ren said cheekily. Airu groaned, elbowing him in the ribs but it was too late.

Tagiru's face turned crestfallen and he threw the blanket off, running out of the house.

"Ren!" Ryouma and Airu scolded.

"What'd I say?" Ren asked, lost.

"Yuu's not his first," Ryouma muttered. "It probably bothers him."

Ren winced finally know what he done. "Sorry." said Ren.

Yuu rushed after Tagiru and tries to catch up. But unnoticed by any, Hideaki saw Tagiru coming out of the house as a smile formed on his face. He rushed and took shortcuts to meet up with Tagiru but then he heard Yuu calling out to the brunet. He growled as he runs faster. He finally got ahead of Tagiru and took out a rage. Tagiru didn't look back or looked in front of him as his eyes were to the ground with tears. He heard Yuu calling for him but he didn't want to talk to him right now. Hearing Ren's comment opened up the wound that was closing up. He just did want to be near anyone right now. Finally Tagiru bump into something and fell on his rear. He looked up and his eyes wide from fear and shock. Right in front of him was the embodiment of his nightmares. No the source of it. Tagiru tries to scramble to his feet as he turned around. Hideaki quickly put the rag on Tagiru's face as the brunet tries to flee. Tagiru tries to struggle but then he felt his vision blurred as his body went numb.

'Yuu.' was all Tagiru could think of as his mind felt blank.

"TAGIRU!" screamed Yuu as he saw Hideaki knocking the brunet out.

"Let him go!" Yuu screamed, rushing forward.

"Sorry Yuu," Hideaki said coldly. "But loving Tagiru comes with a price." He sent a dagger towards Yuu, straight into his stomach.

Yuu cringed, feeling the blood seep out of his wound as he tried to reach out before Hideaki disappeared with Tagiru.

Hideaki reappeared with Tagiru as he began to stir.

"Tagiru-kun!" Akari cried from the cage. "Let him go, Hideaki!"

"A-Akari-san..." Tagiru cringed as he was set to the ground and reached out for her.

"Good you're awake. Now that I have you, I don't have to worry about hiding just to get to you." said Hideaki as he closed the cage. "Now make yourself at home because you'll be here for a long time." Hideaki left the two hostages.

Tagiru finally got to Akari and hugged her. "Is it really you?" asked Tagiru.

"Yeah it's me. Damn Lilithmon took me and now we're stuck." said Akari. Finally Tagiru could hold it as he cries on her should. "It's ok, Taiki and the others will find us and save us." Akari move her hand though Tagiru's hair.

"But he'll...r-r-rape me again." said Tagiru through his tears.

Akari didn't say anything to that.

"Oh Tagiru," Akari soothed softly. "I'll do all I can to save you from that again and you can fight back this time can't you? You're not drugged or feeling ill. But I'll protect you with my life."

"Akari-san..." Tagiru said softly. "Will the others find us?"

Akari smiled.

"Taiki never gives up on the people he loves," Akari assured. "He won't turn his back on us."

Yuu struggled to his feet. He grabbed his phone and then put pressure on his wound. He managed to call for an ambulance. With what ever strength he has left. He made one more call.

Nene answered the phone. At first she heard nothing but the heard some breath. Nene started to look worried but then Yuu finally spoke.

"Nee-san, he got him." said Yuu.

"Yuu, are you alright?" asked Nene sounding concern.

"He's got Tagiru." said Yuu as he struggles to keep awake.

Nene's eyes widen from shock know what he meant. "Where are you?" asked Nene.

"Just find him. Please." and with Yuu fell to his side and his vision blurs and the sound of a siren was all he heard.

"Yuu. YUU!" screamed Nene as fear was in her voice.

Everyone watched in horror as they saw and heard Nene. "Nene, is he alright?" asked Taiki sounding worried.

Tears filled her eyes as she heard sounds of sirens and people talking. "Yuu. Please answer." Then the line went dead as soon someone picked up the phone. Nene rushed to the door but Taiki grabbed her. "Yuu's in trouble he needs me." said Nene as he voice shook.

"Nene, stay calm. What did he say?" asked Taiki.

Nene took a shaky breath as she looks at Taiki. "He said Hideaki got Tagiru."