Wow I am sorry it has been so long since I updated. I don't even know if anyone is still reading this story. Well here is a new chapter. It will basically be a Kenyako chapter but it will lead up to the next chapter. Anywho before I begin...
I do not own Digimon.
Chapter 14: Dates and a message from the new threat
The week by pretty quickly for everyone. Now it was Friday afternoon and Yolei was very excited for her first date with Ken. She was sitting in the library working on some of her homework so she wouldn't have to worry about it over the weekend. She kept checking the time of her watch so she could also have time to get ready. Yolei was listening to some music while working on her science report when a small shadow was cast over her book. She took her earbuds out and looked up.
"Cody what are you doing here?"
"I just wanted to apologize to you."
"For what?"
"For ignoring you. I know why you are working with Ken but I wish you would come back and help us."
"I forgive you for your apology Cody but I am going to keep helping Ken. He doesn't deserve to be alone."
"Yes he does. This is his fault. His fault this woman is creating Digimon from his spires."
"Cody I am not going to make you change your mind. You need to do that on your own. The sooner you realize that it is not his fault the sooner I will be back with you guys. Ken wants to join. I can tell by talking to him. But until you forgive him like everyone else has we will not be with you."
Cody just stared at his best friend. He knew what she was saying and inside he wants to forgive Ken. But after seeing what he did to Digimon while he was the Emperor he just can't being himself to forgive him. He figured this was a losing battle with Yolei and she wasn't going to change her mind.
"Well I guess I will let you get back to your paper. I just wanted to apologize to you. I promise I will stop ignoring you. I know you don't deserve it."
"Thank you Cody. I will talk to you later okay."
"Okay."
With that Cody turned and started to walk away. He stopped and looked back at her. She had but her earbuds back in and went back to work on her homework. Maybe someday he would forgive Ken and hell even become his friend but right now it didn't feel right. Maybe it was Gennai's story of their past that slowly has him changing his mind about Ken. He obviously was a normal kid at one point. He definitely knew he had a lot to think about when he got home.
Yolei was finishing up her paper when another shadow was cast over her book. She let out a sigh and took her earbuds out again. She was expecting to see Cody standing there again but she was wrong.
"Listen Cody I need to finish this so I can get ready for...Oh Hiroki sorry I thought you were someone else."
"No problem Yolei. You said something about getting ready for something. Anything important?"
"Just a date that I have tonight."
"A date. With who?"
"Why does it matter who it is with?"
"Well I have asked you out several times with a no. I would like to know who the luck guy is who got the yes I have been looking for."
"Look Hiroki, you are a great person. I have known you forever and some day you will make someone very happy. But I am not that person. I see you as a great friend hell even as another brother. But I don't feel anything romantic for you. I have told you this before."
"I know but I figured if we actually tried it might change."
"I can't try to force feelings for you. Then it wouldn't be fair to you and I cannot do that. I would feel horrible."
"I really think we would be great together."
"And maybe in an alternate universe we are. But in this one I don't think we would be happy. But doesn't mean I am going to stop being your friend."
"I guess that will have to do. So who is the guy who got the yes?"
"Hiroki..."
"Please tell me. I want to know who is going to make you happy. As your friend I promise I will be happy for you," Hiroki smilled at her.
Yolei smiled back at him, "Ken Ichijouji."
"Well a genius for another genius. I wish you the best Yolei I really do."
"Thank you," Yolei said as she looked at her watch, "Oh I'm sorry I have to go." Yolei put all her books in her backpack. She stood and Hiroki still sat there looking sad. Yolei then leaned down and kissed his cheek. He looked back up at her.
"What was that for?"
"Being a great friend. I promise you will make someone very happy and them to you. I want nothing but the best for you."
"Thanks Yolei."
She smiled down at him before walking away. He watched her go. He then knew he had to let her go. He knew he didn't have anymore chances. Her having a date with the famous "Boy Genius" meant his time was over. But being her friend if her broke her heart he would be there to help her pick up the pieces.
In Tamachi, Ken was sitting at his computer finishing up his own homework. Minomon was in his bed just watching him. Every now and then Ken would stop and look lost in thought. But then quickly would regain his senses and go back to work. Minomon didn't want to interrupt Ken from working so he was quiet. But when Ken rolled back in his computer chair and stretched Minomon decided to talk to Ken.
"You seem distracted Ken. Are you okay?"
"Yeah I am pal. Just a little nervous I guess. I keep losing focus."
"About your date with Yolei?"
"Yeah."
"But you guys are always together in the Digital World why would this be any different?"
"Because. Us in the Digital World is different."
"How so?"
"Well here we are not destroying Control Spires or stopping a crazy lady from creating Digimon from those spires. Here is will just be us and I don't want to mess it up or ruin anything."
"Why would you mess up Ken? Yolei knows you and all your faults. I am sure whatever you do will be perfect."
"Thanks Minomon."
"You're welcome Ken."
Ken had turned off his computer when there was a knock on his door. He got up from his desk and turned around to see that Minomon had found a hiding spot so his parents wouldn't see his. When Ken turned to open the door it was his mother at the door.
"Hi honey you have a couple visitors."
"A couple visitors?"
Just then Davis and T.K came into view. Each with a backpack with them. They were both smiling and seemed happy to see him. Ken opened the door wider and welcomed them into his room. Ken thanked his mother for letting them in. She smiled with tears in her eyes. 'My son has more friends. I am so happy,' she thought as the bedroom door closed.
"What are you guys doing here?"
"Rumor has it you have a date tonight," Davis said as he took Demiveemon out of the backpack.
"Yes but that doesn't tell me why you guys are here."
"We came to help you get ready," T.K said as he letting Patamon out of her backpack.
"Ken who's here?"
"Davis and T.K with Demiveemon and Patamon."
When Demiveemon saw Minomon he jumped up onto the bed to see his friend. Patamon flew over and all three of them started talking and laughing. Ken, Davis and T.K just smiled as the three Digimon were laughing with each other.
"So what are you and Yolei doing tonight?"
"Just dinner and a movie."
"Okay what kind of movie. Girls love romance movies."
"Sorry Davis. Yolei already instructed me no romance movies."
"Really? She is really weird. Girls love that mushy stuff."
"Yolei isn't like most girls Davis."
"I know that T.F!"
Ken just looked at the two. He knew, from Yolei, that Davis often got T.K's name wrong because he is jealous of his friendship with Kari. The two just kept going back and forth with each other about what girls usually like and figuring out that Yolei probably wouldn't like that either. T.K finally stopped and looked like he got a great idea.
"A horror movie!"
"Excuse me?" Ken and Davis said together.
"A horror movie. It's prefect."
"How do you figure?"
"Because if she gets scared she will hide her face in your shoulder. Just think of it."
"I don't want to scare her on our first date T.K."
"No wait. T.L has a great plan! She will see you as a protector! It is amazing. Almost wish I thought of it."
T.K immediately took out his phone and was looking at movies and see if any of them were horror movies. Davis started going through Ken's closet to find the perfect outfit for him to wear. Ken just looked between the two wondering if this was going to be a good idea with them helping him or not.
Back in Odaiba Yolei had gotten home and was getting ready for her date with Ken. She was standing their looking at her clothes not sure what to wear. Yolei was holding up different shirts and pants trying to decide what looked good together. Poromon was of course not helpful. He said everything looked great. She didn't want to look great, she wanted to look perfect. Yeah it was just dinner and a movie and nothing fancy but this was her first date. She wanted it to go wonderful. Yolei then threw her clothes on the floor with an aggravated growl.
"You know whatever you wear he will like Yolei."
"I know Poromon but this is different."
"How so Yolei? You guys see each other and he always looks happy to see you. Why would what you are wearing be any different?"
"Because Poromon. I don't want it to look like we are just going out as friends. We are boyfriend and girlfriend."
"I don't get these human concepts."
"It is okay Poromon. It is confusing to us humans too sometimes."
Just then Yolei's bedroom door opened. She turned towards the door ready to yell about knocking before entering but it was Kari and Sora coming in with shopping bags. Gatomon came walking in and saw Poromon on the bed. She immediately jumped on the bed and started playing with Poromon. Gatomon was trying to catch him as he was flying around.
"Hey what is with the bags?"
"Well we figured you could use some help. Kari said that a lot of your clothes were hand-me-downs from your sisters. So we got you clothes to call your own and hopefully something great for tonight."
"You both didn't have to do that."
"I know we didn't but we are friends and friends do anything to help each other. But just remember this day Yolei."
"What do you mean Kari?"
"I expect you and Sora to come barging into my room and help me get ready for my first date."
"You have a deal."
"Great what are you guys doing tonight?"
"Just dinner and a movie."
"Oh I know the perfect romance movie you guys..."
"Sorry Sora I told Ken no romance movies."
"Well now that I think about it you don't seem like a romance kind of movie girl."
"Thanks I think."
Kari and Sora laughed a little and then all three of them started going through the bags. Yolei couldn't believe Sora and Kari went and did this for her. Yolei knew that when Kari had her first date that she will do the same thing for her. Anything to help a friend like they are helping her now. Soon all three were talking and laughing trying to find the perfect outfit. A few hours later Yolei was wearing a simple black v-neck tee-shirt and a pair of dark bootcut jeans. Kari was combing her hair while Sora was doing her make-up. She kept it light and not overbearing.
"Has your hair gotten longer?"
"I don't know, why?"
"It just seems longer than usual. Not that it is a bad thing."
Kari then grabbed a hair clip from one of the bags. She did a light twist of Yolei's hair and put the clip in. Sora was finishing up with the make-up. They had told Yolei to keep her eyes closed. They both stood there and looked her over. They then looked at each other and gave each other a high five. Happy with the completed look. Kari then turned Yolei so she was facing the mirror.
"Okay now open your eyes."
Yolei hearing Sora's voice did as she was told. Kari had her hair completely put back into the clip and Sora put a light purple eyeshadow on her eyes and a little mascara and eyeliner. She also had a rose color on her lips. She was glad to see the tee-shirt wasn't low cut with the vee-neck and the pants actually fit. She didn't want to ask how they knew what size to get but she was happy with the outcome. She turned and grabbed both the girls in a hug.
"You guys are even better than my actual sisters!"
"Well that is good to know. I am glad you are happy Yolei."
"Yolei your date is here. He is in the living room with your father and brother."
Yolei, Sora and Kari shared a look and all three started giggling. Yolei did feel bad for Ken sitting out there with both her father and her brother but she knew it was going to happen. Better get it out of the way now.
Ken was sitting in a chair with Mr. Inoue and Yolei's brother just staring at him. He wished they would say something but he didn't want to be the one to break the silence. Ken could feel their eyes measuring him up. Especially her brother, Mantarou. Ken opened his mouth to say something but then Mantarou decided then to break the silence.
"So you think you are good enough to date my sister?"
"Um...well..."
"What no answer? Are you saying that Yolei could do better than you without saying it?"
"Of course I think Yolei could do better than me. But to know that she wants to go out with me is enough for me."
"And what is your plan with my baby sister?"
"Plan?"
"Yeah plan. Is this a one time thing? Will she be coming home crying? If she comes home crying I will hurt you."
"I never intend to hurt her. Yolei doesn't deserve to feel any pain. I do fully intend that this will not be a one time thing."
Mantarou stopped his questions and kept staring at him. Ken wished that her father would say something in all this. But he could tell when he looked at the older man that he smiled at his eldest sons antics. Ken didn't know what was worse. His mother's constant crying when he walked out the door or the fifth degree he was getting now.
"So...where are Yolei's sisters?"
"Why are you asking about her sisters? If you are seeing Yolei they shouldn't matter. Anything I need to know about?"
"What? No..I just mean they always seem to be here too. I would think they would want to make sure Yolei was going to be having a proper date."
"Well," Mr. Inoue finally spoke, "With how obsessed they are with you we decided to have them work in the store tonight. No need for them to ruin Yolei's first date with them whining and moaning that they aren't going out with you."
"Oh...well that makes sense I guess."
Just then the guys heard a door open and close. They heard women talking and whispering. Ken could hear the faint voice of Mrs. Inoue wishing her daughter the best of nights and that it was a Friday night and they were seeing a movie that her curfew was pushed to midnight. Just then Mantarou was beside Ken.
"Even if she looks horrible and if her outfit doesn't match you better tell her how beautiful she looks."
Ken could only nod in response. Afraid to say anything with him so close. Kari and Sora came around the corner first. Kari whispered to him 'She looks amazing for you. Have fun.' And they both put their shoes on and left. Then Mrs. Inoue came with a few tears in her eyes. He guessed it must be a mother thing to be so emotional with their kids. Finally Yolei came. He couldn't speak. She looked amazing. With the way her hair was done and to the small amount of make-up. Not that she ever needed it in his opinion.
Yolei happy to see Ken. She could tell by his expression that Kari and Sora really did do a good job. Ken was wearing a pair of black jeans and a dark blue shirt and a black jacket. Yolei then walked up to Ken with a smile.
"Hey. You look handsome."
"So do you. I mean...no...you look beautiful. Not handsome."
Yolei looked at her brother and realized why Ken was so nervous all of a sudden. "So what did you say to him?"
"Me...nothing. We had a great chat, didn't we Ken?" Mantarou put an arm around him.
"Yeah of course."
"Your brother was being a normal big brother. Just looking out for you."
"Great just scare him why don't you."
"Hey I gotta look out for my baby sister! Well you two have fun. But not too much fun!"
"Relax. Bye mom and dad."
"Have a good night Mr. and Mrs. Inoue. I will have Yolei home on time I promise," Ken said with a slight bow to them.
As they walked out the door Ken made a final look back to her brother. His face softened a bit and smiled at him. Ken knew he was being a protective big brother. I am sure her other sisters had to go through the same process when they started dating. He didn't blame him. They walked to the cafe since it was pretty close to her apartment and the theater.
"I am sorry about my brother and my father."
"Don't be sorry. They are just worried about you. And it was more your brother than your father."
"I should have been prepared for that to happen. I saw it happen to my sisters. More times than I want to remember. Every time they started dating someone new the guy got questioned."
"I understand where he is coming from. He just wants to make sure you will be safe."
"I will be. I am walking beside a black belt in jiu jitsu. I am sure you could kick anyone's ass."
Ken couldn't help but laugh a little at her comment. They got to the cafe and he opened the door for her. They were seated at a table and the waiter come over and took their order. Yolei ordered soup and a salad and Ken just got a salad. They talked a little about some of their interests. Ken didn't realize how much Yolei loved music. She told him about an American Digidestined named Michael. She told him how he always sends her different names of American bands to look up that she might like. Most of the time he was right. She did like them.
Ken was telling Yolei how he was thinking about future endeavors. He was thinking about going into some kind of law enforcement in the future. He wants to help people considering what he did in his past. Yolei listened with interest. She was nodding her head and adding in her thoughts on the idea. She thought he would make a great police officer or even a detective. Though she wasn't happy with how dangerous a job like that was. But she knew he would be as careful as he could be.
The waiter dropped off their food and they started to eat in silence. Ken had made a comment on how good her Miso Soup looked so she gladly got a spoon full for him to try. He told her it wasn't necessary but she insisted he tried it. He did and he had to admit it was good.
"It may be good but the Miso Soup I make is better."
"You can cook?"
"Of course I can. My mom taught my sisters and I. She says 'Every woman needs to know how to cook. It is what keeps their husbands coming home'. While I don't agree with the last part I think she is right. Though I think men should know how to cook too. What if the wife has a job too and she is at work and he is home. They still need to eat. And if they have kids they need to eat too."
"Well it is a good thing I know a few recipes then."
Yolei was going to make a comment on that but she decided against it. She didn't want to make him uncomfortable. They finished their meals and the waiter brought the bill. They argued a little about who was paying and Ken insisted that he paid. He knew Yolei was an independent girl and didn't think a guy should pay the entire bill on his own but he wouldn't back down. Finally she agreed if he let her pay next time. He said yes but he knew he would never let her pay for a date. It isn't gentlemanly to have the woman pay.
They walked the short distance to the theater. There was a small line waiting to go in. Yolei asked which movie he had picked and he told her it was a surprise. She didn't press any further. The line started to move. They got to the ticket stand and Ken had asked for two tickets for Ringu. Yolei just looked at him for a moment. Ken paid and got the tickets. They got two sodas and went to the theater they were supposed to be in.
"A horror movie Ken? Are you sure?" Yolei asked when they found two seats.
"Of course. You said no romance and I wasn't sure what else you might like. Would you rather see something else?"
"No this is okay. I promise."
Ken nodded. The movie started and they sat through the previews. Once it started and the lights went out. Yolei was a little nervous about seeing a horror movie. She has seen a few and each one gets to her. Ken would look over and watch Yolei every now and then. She would jump lightly or close her eyes for a moment. Ken reached over and put his hand on hers on the arm rest. The next moment half the theater jumped and his hand was being squeezed to death.
"Sorry," Yolei whispered to him.
"It is okay."
By the time they got to the end of the movie Yolei was gripping his arm. The lights came back on and people started to leave. Ken and Yolei sat there for another few moments. He wanted Yolei to leave the theater calm.
"Okay I am ready."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"Sorry about the movie. I didn't realize you would be so scared."
"No it is okay. I liked what I saw. Does that count? I wouldn't change it for the world."
They walked out the theater and as soon as they were outside a beeping came from both their pockets. They both took out their D-Terminals and they read the message. Ken and Yolei looked at one another and read each others message. It was the same message.
"Digidestined,
I think it is time we meet face to face. It is time we settled this. Meet me at the Giga House in the Digital World tomorrow at 1pm. I will be there waiting for you."
"I am sure if we got this then it means the others did too."
"Yeah I think you are right."
"Well you know what that means."
"What?"
"You will be working with the rest of the team tomorrow."
Well that is chapter 14. I hope you like it. Please leave a review if anyone is still reading this! I also promise I will not take so long to post the next chapter.