Ominous Flame

Chapter 31

Author Notes: So Sen's dropping his co-author hammer on me. Apparently I have way too many stories stockpiled so today and probably once a week(we'll see how long that lasts lol) is going to be a story dump where certain stories will have several chapters uploaded.

Looks like things are going to get a bit crazy around here~ Last chapter(which was only a few days ago) Takuya woke up, had essentially a panic attack due to realizing that 1-he's still alive, 2-Cherubimon is still trying to take over and 3-Koichi found out lol. With that I do not own Digimon

3rd P.O.V

Being blind was an...adjustment. Especially when it came to eating. It was actually pretty sad as he had to find where his mouth is and risk smearing his fresh made burger all over his face. The burns on his hands hurt, but it all honesty he could ignore it.

When he had a homemade burger made just for him to dine on, Takuya wouldn't complain. Aches? Pains? What are those? He fricking didn't care right now. "Wow. This is delicious~" The last thing he wanted to do was make the situation any more depressing than it already was.

Especially to the young chef who took the time to make it for him. "Really?" To emphasize how happy he was, Takuya took a huge bite. Humming in satisfaction. Because damn, it WAS good. His stomach grumbled in content as he continued chewing.

He couldn't see his friend's expression, but he could hear the excitement in his voice. After sleeping for so long, and his last delicious meal being back when they met the Toucanmon(any joy he had from those meals were long gone. Damn birds were lucky he didn't get to them.) this was long overdue.

"Tommy you are an awesome chef." He heard the younger boy laugh on his left, sounding thoroughly amused. Which was a good thing considering how awkward things have gotten. "Thanks Takuya!" Even the Burgermon family weren't in good spirits as Petaldramon has been causing them trouble lately.

It wasn't a surprise after everything they've dealt with so far. Trouble made its way to them in one form or another. But seriously Takuya couldn't believe the situation going on. Now he understood the desire for good food, don't get him wrong.

But having an overgrown flower dragon thing going around and kidnapping PapaBurgermon and then forcing the scared family to make a new tasty recipe so he could return safe and sound was terrible. Granted it didn't seem like he was trying to destroy the village and all that were in it like Grumblemon used to.

But it didn't bode well if he took the head chef and forced such difficult demands with a time limit. From the sounds of it Petaldramon had no intentions of giving him back if that was the deal he forced upon them. Though thanks to Tommy...it seems they would get by alright.

If his recipe made MamaBurgermon squeal in joy, then it's gotta do the trick. Takuya would hate to think of what would happen otherwise. "Play play play!" Confused, the blind warrior tilted his head, his ears hearing little flapping wings. "No no TorikaraBallmon. Not now."

Seems like the little bird things were surrounding the younger boy. Pulling on his clothes, stealing his hat. "Play please!" Anything to try and get Tommy to get up and agree. "H-hey stop! In a little bit ok? I want to spend some time with my friend." Small, disappointed whines could be heard.

"I'm just eating Tommy-you can go play with them." He wasn't going to be the reason Tommy couldn't go have fun. "N-no. I want to stay here." The TorikaraBallmon flap away, saying bye with such a dejected tone.

Making Tommy grimace with guilt. "I'll just play with them later. After you lay down." Regardless of his promise, both humans felt bad. "Are you sure?" Putting his food down(good thing Tommy was smart and put down a metal tray for him instead of a small plate) he searches for the eight year old's hand.

He needed a little bit of help, but eventually was able to grab his surrogate brother's palm. "Listen to me Tommy..." Gripping the tiny fingers gently, he does his best to form a reassuring smile. Knowing exactly what was on his mind.

"I'm not going anywhere. Despite our decision to stay here and stop Petaldramon you don't have to force yourself to act grownup." The brunette hears a sniffle. The exact opposite reaction he wanted.

Still...he should've known. "I know. But-I want to be here with you! I missed you so much." Damn this was familiar. "I haven't been able to help you at all! You keep getting hurt-I...I..." How many times has he worried the kid senseless with his reckless(dangerous) decisions?

Clearly too many as the short boy tries to hold in his tears. "I know. And I'm sorry." Letting go Takuya raises his arms, offering the boy a hug. One that was easily accepted. "Oof!" Though feeling the extra weight wasn't all that comfortable, he would endure it for now.

"You help me far more than you realize Tommy. I swear, you've been keeping me going." Both were long due for some comfort and quality time. "How are you feeling?" Honestly the first thing he wanted to say was that he was sick of being in bed.

But apparently he was deemed too weak and frail to try and be up. So until there was some sort of change...for better or worse, he was under bed rest. He knew why he was stuck there, but it didn't make the boredom any less irritating to deal with. "Peachy."

The urge to rub the ice elemental's hair was strong, but that would mean finding it. Never knew how badly he needed his vision to do the most simplest of things. "Hey Takuya? Do you really think I'll get to meet Shinya when we go home?" For a moment the older teen is silent.

Unsure of how to answer. Before he would've said 'absolutely' without skipping a beat. Because Takuya would introduce the two of them. But that was when he was still sneaking around, playing the role of the behind the scenes protector.

It felt so much longer than a couple months ago. "Yeah. Definitely." This time he didn't add himself into the equation. Something the younger of the two immediately took notice of. Tommy opened his mouth, ready to question him.

To demand answers...but before he could, someone came in. Making their presence known by racking their knuckles across the door frame. "Knock knock. Hey shrimp Zoe wants you downstairs." Now that's a voice Takuya didn't expect to hear.

At least not this soon. It's only been a day since he first woke up, yet JP and Koji were the only ones who didn't want to do a hangout session. Though the injured brunette assumed Koji's case was less about him not wanting to and more so his brother keeping him from trying to pick a fight.

"B-but...who's going to stay with Takuya?" JP however...he expected him to stay as far away for as long as possible. "I'll stay. It's no big deal." Either he was being forced by the others or he wanted to talk about what happened in the last town they were at.

No matter what they were apparently long due for an actual chat that didn't involve fists or malicious, snarky comments. "I-do I have to go downstairs?" The only thing preventing that was Tommy himself.

His hands desperately clutching Takuya's shirt as if it would keep him more rooted in place. "Go ahead Tommy, it'll probably be only a few minutes." As much as Takuya would've preferred his company over JP's...it was clear from the annoyed huff that the two would argue till their throats go raw.

So he would play peacemaker. "Go on." With a nudge of his head, he let the hat wearing boy go. "O-ok. Just for a few minutes though! Then I'll be right back." It probably wouldn't be the case, but still the fire wielding teen smiled his way.

"Got it." He counted silently in his head as he heard footsteps rush off. Waiting till twenty. "Alright JP, what's up?" Whatever the jumpsuit wearing male needed to say he could say now. There were no prying ears sneaking around like last time.

To be continued.

Author Notes: Time for a part two of this boys and girls. By the time I finished this chapter I hit past my 3000 word limit so this big bad chapter is getting split. Big surprise there haha.

We'll see what exactly JP needs to say. But next time. Guys thank you all so much for reading the story. If you're liking it so far please feel free to fav/follow/review as it would mean so much to me! See you all next time, tchao for now!