9:43 AM WAAAI! This is different... this is something I have to do...!
This isn't about fighting, but the strength to do what needs to be done!
Nothing's gonna tear us apart. Nothing! I wish there had been more time...
Or that they would cause so much trouble for our children.
We need you *here*.
Thanks, Yamaki.
[The Ark] contacted me.
Kenta // Kazu // Suzie
You're my Tamer, it's time to act like one.
Do I need a jacket?
HENRY!! They're going to be deleted!
My jets don't run on nagging, you know.
She'd say hi, but she's busy saving the world and stuff.
Are we going to be deleted? // No way! ...I don't think so. Maybe?
[Jeri] is an interesting sample.
It just has to be her...
I don't care, I'm going in there!
All humans and digimon are to be deleted immediately. Concern and compassion do nothing but make you weak.
Typical, always someone stealing my glory.
A really shiny friend!
Justamon // a common link... a single entity: cut the connection?
I forgot my flute.
Your thoughts betray you...
One by one they shall be wiped clean.
I have bouncy feet.
Lead on, cream puff!
Which way is right?
We... don't... have time for this!!!
...how much we love you.
Jeri! Whatever it takes!
I feel kind of fuzzy...
Jeri, make it stop please!
Sadness is unnecessary. It can just be deleted.
Time to 'Pooh.'
Hey, you saved us. // Who knew?
Did you miss me? // Like I miss the chicken pox.
Ryo. Henry. Modify card. Rika. Alice. Takato, face turned up....
Jeri's all alone.
Damn moon. LOL. Well, not much doubt there.... hrm, I am tempted to finish off that cornish hen but I need to eat dinner.
(I had a damn freaky dream... too warm again, but not too too ... Henry wakes on a train and Suzie hurriedly tells him that they were all taken hostage and Takato is locked in this -coffin- between them with silent Ms. Isaji... shifted to RealPeople, seascapes and sinister school trip, but that part was odd. And I think Suzie switched Takato's name with Henry, and she also said he was "lying." Or not able to say something....
Yesterday was even weirder, we drove into this familiar European town, going west and down a hill, and I friggin' recognized the architecture, except it was dream-architecture, and I'm not sure it exists. Anyway it was a w/Parents one, which kinda killed the mood of this wonderfully labyrinthine hotel. Different distant relatives were in the rooms, and every hallway was different, marble and statues and oversized baroque everywhere everywhere but I knew where I was going. It was really cool. It wasn't as sinister as this morn's but somehow it stayed with me all day long in flashes.)
From the one and only Sage Page:
The faithfulness of Bandai's Samurai Troopers translation has been called into question. The box art, though, has drawn a lot of praise. We've all seen Vol. 1's beautiful group shot of the five samurai. Vol. 2 has the Ronin taking on Anubis. Vol. 3 has a stunning picture of the Warlords.
Don't have a PS2? After E3, they'll only be $199.
And! Animerica has the Boys on the cover! Could someone pick it up before it goes out of sale? Or maybe I'll try to go out and get it... hrm. I'll see.
Digimon has come to Neopets! (Unfortunately Neopets is down at the moment. *crossing fingers that her items are spared the grievous database malfunction Devil.) Not only is there the crappy game, there's also these hard-to-find weapons at the Space Station.
Digimon ClawThe claw will inflict rather nasty damage in combat, use with caution.
Digimon GunBZZZAAAP your opponents into pieces with this amazing gun!
Digimon HammerTHWACK!!! Take that!!!
Digimon StaffUnleash the power of many Digimon with this magical staff!
These lovelies are, in order, Gatomon's claw (that's Kari's kitty 'mon), Vadermon's gun (he's some big tentacley thingy, never saw him), Zudomon's hammer (he's Joe's giant prehistoric walrus Mega), and Wizardmon's staff (Wizardmon! Waaaaah! He gave his life for the cause. ;_; )
And for Raven Dreams:
Last but not least, Arislan in a kilt being molested by tentacles is Inked and ready for scanning. I think his left eye needs a little work, but otherwise it's a horridly horridly pornographic piece of art. Woooo hoooo.
Fic? Ta-da! (This is a bit of a revision from the actual episode. Shonen-ai, yo! Don't say I didn't... y'know.)
You'd think the air would smell different when the city's about to be absorbed.
Instead, the breeze ruffling Takato's hair is fresh and clean. Actually it's cleaner than usual, since there's no traffic but the military's vehicles. He's still in his t-shirt, leaning out the window of Isaji-sensei's classroom. I join him in watching the pink blob of the D-Reaper spilling over the familiar Shinjuku skyline. The digimon are off eating the last of the bread. Rika's in the bathroom kitting up. We really haven't had any time alone for a long time.
He looks up and gives me a weak smile. I could mark time on his face, it's so tired and worn. Again I wonder why he chose to rest here in the same classroom where he became friends with Jeri.
"So... have you talked to him lately?"
I don't react outwardly, but the mere mention of Ryo makes my palms moist. "I didn't really have time at Sensei's. He did send an e-mail when he arrived, said his dad was giving him a hard time with his digimon."
"Oh, that's too bad..."
Takato looks so different without his goggles. "Ryo said it was okay. His dad's never understood his 'digimon thing', and kind of tolerates his fame."
"Oh, good."
This is the first time Takato hasn't blushed when talking about me and boys. I guess it's good he was getting used to it, but I'd like it better if he did. He looks really pale.
Before I can say anything, Takato beats me to the punch. "You miss him, huh?"
"Well... yeah. We didn't really get to talk much, besides at that weird castle. And he was busy egging Rika on." I avert my eyes from the depressing sight of the D-Reaper, and look over at the slightly less gloomy sight of the empty playground. If I didn't know any better it would feel like a Saturday. "Even if we weren't in the middle of this, we wouldn't be able to meet up for a while."
Takato droops, and I almost regret confiding in him. "I hope it works out, Henry."
I smile, hoping some of Terriermon's spirit has rubbed off. "Momantai. Ryo said we'd see each other again." I have to wipe my palms on my vest now. The last time had been right before my dad and Yamaki-san sent the ark to get us. I'd noticed he was missing an arm guard where the D-Reaper's Chaos had nicked him. The next thing I knew, his hands were in my hair. I remember thinking how much taller he was than me. And under the shade of Cyberdramon's wings, he promised -- I'll come see you in Shinjuku, you can count on it -- and he kissed me.
It wasn't where and when I figured my first kiss would be, and it was over much too quickly. I was so shocked I can barely remember how exactly it went. I do remember the feel of his hands ruffling my hair afterwards, rough and strong. Then Cyberdramon shifted, his body language communicating some warning to Ryo, and it was over.
I didn't think, I couldn't scream when he took off after Rika and Renamon. I just held on to Suzie and prayed. And he did come back. He couldn't leave without his little wiseass ojousan. So I know I'll see him again. Ryo's not the type to go back on his promises.
"Earth to Henry..."
I startle back to reality. "Ehehe, sorry." Then I take in the sight of Takato resting his chin on sill, eyes fixed on something I can't see. "...Takato, I'm sorry."
He gets up and turns away. "I didn't get much sleep last night."
"Thinking about Jeri?"
"Yeah..."
"She's been through a lot. She'll get better." I hope.
"...you didn't see her. It's like..." And his voice doesn't crack, and I wish it would, I wish he would cry like he always does, instead of this empty sorrow... "Something's broken, deep inside."
I never know what to do when stuff like this happens. I mean, I yelled at Suzie when she was trying to come with us to see the Sovereign. Terriermon's practically the first friend I've had whom I don't mind touching, outside of my family. But I remember Ryo holding me close, so much taller and stronger than me, and how that felt.
"Henry...?" He's surprised when I hug him from behind. I don't even think about it, I just do it. I guess Terriermon is rubbing off on me after all.
"It's gonna be all right."
"Yeah. I'm just so worried about her."
I release him just as Rika enters. Takato doesn't even jump away, so I casually move to the other side of the desk. I suspect Rika saw us, but knowing her she'd never say anything. She lets on that she knows we've been talking about Jeri, at least.
Then Takato tells us about Jeri's ghost.
I try to talk some sense into him, but he's adamant. It's true, she can't have traveled all the way from that part of the country in so short a time. Creepy. And with Takato so attached to her, too. I feel like we're back at square one, trying to put together Hynos and blue cards and Devas with no information. Sensei always tells me that life happens in patterns, and I don't like where this one's headed.
The back of my neck prickles. I turn around. "I don't remember opening that window." This can't be good... I remind myself to tell Renamon to keep her eyes out for weird stuff. She's the most perceptive of the six of us.
Finally we decide to head back to the bakery. I check my pockets and wait for Terriermon to stop playing with Guilmon and take his place on my shouder. After all, I have to keep everything in order for our march into sure disaster.
"Momantai!" Terriermon says, when he notices my grim look. His ears shield the back of my neck from the morning sun. I look over at my friends, my comrades in this crazy war, and walk a little straighter. I don't know what we'll face today, I miss Ryo, I'm worried about Takato and Jeri and my dad, and our city is being devoured by an unstoppable blob.
But I breathe the strangely fresh air and remember how Takato's heartbeat calmed next to mine. If that's what I have to do, if it's my place to be strong even when I'm scared, then I'll do it. And somehow, I'll find a way to get back to all the people I love.
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