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Kudzu: *Groans* Hi guys, welcome back to Digimon: A Seraphic Tale, joining Ayaka and I are Esteban Montoya, Bruce Davidson and their digimon partners, Ryudamon and FanBeemon.

Ayaka: You don't seem too happy about something...

Esteban: *adjusts his glasses* Indeed, what's going on in this chapter?

Kudzu: This is the chapter, where it's revealed in-story that Yun is Autistic. Also, that's not the main reason I'm annoyed. The real reason is that Terriermon angsts in this chapter, and needs to be consoled at least three times for him to get over it.

Bruce: *Frowns* Oh... *looks around* Hey, why isn't Megan with us today?

Kudzu: Because Megan is going to be doing the next chapter with Maxim.

Bruce: Oh...

Ayaka: Do you have a crush on Megan or something, kid?

Bruce: N-NO! She's just my best friend!

Ayaka: Oh, alright... *Looks to the digimon* So... uh... an armored dragon and a bug. This will be interesting.

Ryudamon: We look forward to working with you, Miss Ayaka.

FanBeemon: Yeah, Dude, we should totally get started!

Ayaka: A surfer bee?

Kudzu: He speaks with 80s slang, you get used to it.

Ayaka: Oh... well, let's stop stalling and get started.

Kudzu: Yeah, once again cutting the author's notes because personal life, so... Roll Episode...

EPISODE 11: Terriermon's Sorrow

Bruce: Why is Terriermon sad again?

Esteban: *Checks notes* Because he was brainwashed and believes he made Yun cry.

Bruce: Oh, ok.

After a whole hour of crying, Yun finally stopped and left the room to take a bath, leaving Lopmon and Terriermon in her room alone together. But Terriermon did notice something else about Yun that certainly differentiated her from everyone else.

Ayaka: And here it comes, the signs.

Bruce: Huh?

Esteban: Oh right, Yun's Autistic, is she not? So... the signs are going to be detailed here?

Kudzu: Oh yeah.

Sometimes, when she was anxious or frightened, she rocked back and forth like a rocking chair. Other times she would flap her hands up and down as if she were covered with garbage that had been in the sewers for months and was trying to get it off in a paroxysm of frustration and disgust. Other times she would just moan without having any reason to, though these moments were quite rare.

Kudzu: *Baffled* Uh... we... we haven't seen any moaning. Also, I'm an adult and that brings a different thing to mind that makes me very uncomfortable to think about.

Bruce: What kind of thing?

Kudzu: You'll learn when you're older Bruce.

Ayaka: Oh right, Bruce is like, nine, right?

Bruce: *smiling brightly* Yup!

Terriermon simply dismissed them as Yun being in her own little happy dream world trapped in the clutches of her whimsical fantasies.

Kudzu: This line, combined with the moaning is making me REALLY uncomfortable now.

But even so, he continued to blame himself for what happened. He laid on the bed aimlessly looking up at the plain ceiling with a dejected look on his face. Poor little Terriermon looked as if he were going to cry, which is very out of character for the sweet, lively, and energetic little moppet he usually is. Even observant little Lopmon noticed Terriermon's depression, even though she read another chapter of Before Green Gables (and a particularly sad one at that). She hopped onto the bed and quietly approached Terriermon.

Ryudamon: Moppet? Who exactly says Moppet?

Esteban: I think old British people do... that somehow survived since the Victorian Era.

Ayaka: The author is trying to sound fancy again, isn't she?

Kudzu: Yeah.

"What's wrong? Are you alright?" Lopmon asked softly in her pretty voice.

"No," Terriermon replied weakly. "I'm a wreck!"

"Are you upset about earlier, when Witchmon took control of you with the Dark Emblem?"

"It's not just that! Worse than that! I threatened to attack Yun and made her cry! I'm so stupid! Digimon partners don't do that to their human friends, do they?"

Esteban: *glances at Ryudamon* I mean, they don't, but sometimes they can knock some sense into you when you need it.

Ryudamon: *Grumbles about Lady Octopus*

Ayaka: Lady... Octopus?

Kudzu: Female successor to Doctor Octopus from Marvel, her thing in the time she debuted was using Virtual Reality to mess with people.

Ayaka: Ah.

"Terriermon. Don't blame yourself so. How could you have known Witchmon was going to control you? You weren't able to regain control of your mind and body. It happens. And besides, Witchmon outsmarted all of us, so we all failed."

Ryudamon: Yes. Marginalize the fact that Terriermon was used to harm the one he was supposed to protect. I've been in Terriermon's shoes before thanks to a digimon named Phelesmon, I was tricked into betraying someone I was supposed to protect, and I swore to myself upon regaining that memory to never let that happen again. *Glares* So then, Lopmon, trivialize your twin's feelings over the matter by saying "it happens."

"Yes, but still! I made Yun cry and I hate myself for it, and yet she still treats me like I'm her baby! Why? That's what I don't get! Why is she still cuddling me when she should be angry with me?"

Ayaka: That's... actually a good point.

Bruce: *seems to be deep in thought*

"Perhaps she knows it wasn't your intention to attempt to hurt her. She knows that you were under the Dark Emblems control. She doesn't blame you for what happened."

Esteban: You don't know that for sure, Lopmon.

Kudzu: Course she does, she read ahead.

"Well she should! And I'll bet saying sorry to her won't help, either!"

This made Lopmon feel dejected, and it wasn't because she reached the chapter where Bertha, Anne Shirley's mother, died from the typhoid fever at last.

Bruce: *frowns* Spoilers aren't very nice.

Kudzu: Uh... I usually spoil myself to media out of curiosity, but to each their own.

"Terriermon..." Lopmon could do nothing but stroke his ear with her tiny pink paw. After a while, Yun came into the room in...high spirits?

Ayaka: *Stares* What. She... she's suddenly better like nothing ever happened!?

Bruce: That's... creepy.

FanBeemon: *sitting on the back of the couch* Yeah, that's totally bogus.

"Terriermon! Lopmon! We forgot about dinner! Come on! Mom's just ordered a pizza! You'll love it!" Yun exclaimed with a bright smile on her face. This made Terriermon even more confused.

Esteban: Us as well. I'm sorry, but I don't care how easily you bounce back from something, but this? This is just wrong! I mean, one of her partner digimon, while brainwashed, just almost killed her! And she's acting like it's nothing! There should be some sign of fear here! Just... What the actual mierda is going on here!? Ayaka, is... is this normal for your sister, to just be so cheerful after having a meltdown!?

Ayaka: I don't... I don't know. I can't remember right now.

Kudzu: *puts phone away* After chatting with a third party, Yun's behavior is a sign she needs therapy, stat. Cause... yeah, this isn't normal.

Esteban: *confused* Who did you consult as a third party?

Kudzu: That's classified.

But nonetheless, he joined Yun, Lopmon, and Lucero for a cheese pizza. He liked the pizza and relished the gooey and sticky taste,

FanBeemon: I... I don't think Pizza should be stick, dude.

Ryudamon: Gooey, yes, but... sticky? *makes a disgusted face*

but it wasn't enough to fill the guilt-sized hole in his heart.

Kudzu: I hate the Goddamned Hole, and I've only seen a sporking of the Twilight Saga...

Esteban: Why didn't you read the actual book?

Kudzu: I dealt with Twilight Fans in high school. I was turned off the stories the moment I heard that the vampires sparkle. Besides, Castlevania's Dracula is superior!

He didn't even bother to eat the crust (Yun never eats the crust).

Ayaka: *sighs* Narrative, I lived with Yun, I might not yet remember everything, but did I really need to be reminded how my sister eats her pizza?

Kudzu: If Apocalymon was here, he'd be whining about the crusts anyway.

Ayaka: Huh?

Kudzu: Sorry, that's a reference to the English Dub of Digimon Adventure- Apocalymon was a ham, for his only two episodes in the series.

Unbeknownst to him though, Hisako noticed that Terriermon is looking depressed, which is unusual because he's usually very happy and lively. Soon, after Yun blow dried her hair and brushed her teeth, she and the others went to bed.

The next morning, Yun awakened in high spirits and was about to leave for school with Lucero by her side when she saw Terriermon and Lopmon sitting on the couch with Teruki and watching the news.

"We'll be at school now. You two be good while I'm gone! See ya!" Yun said happily as she skipped out the door with Lucero and Hisako by her side. Lopmon waved at her while Terriermon remained silent in his gloom. He even remained so when Hisako came home. Even Teruki noticed Terriermon's odd behavior.

Ayaka: Meanwhile, I guess the Puppet taking my place is at school right now. *recieves a text* Huh, I guess I was right, the void's been deleted for now.

Kudzu: Perhaps your presence here is affecting your world?

Ayaka: Probably, but the Suefluence still probably overpowers it.

"Terriermon? Are you alright?" He asked kindly.

Ayaka: *frowns* So, my parents treat her digimon better than they do me, don't they?

Terriermon said nothing and just simply walked away. "Bathroom."

Ryudamon: Well, at least the writer acknowledges we need a bathroom.

Kudzu: She did it before in the Dogmon battle, where for the sake of comedy, she had the enemy digimon doing his business on a tree.

Ryudamon: *Frowns* I see.

So he did his private business and, on a complete whim, decided to go out onto the back deck. He sat on a corner of the railing next to a trough full of little red flowers, looking at the tree and the red hummingbird feeder hanging off of one of the branches.

Kudzu: Just looked it up, and Hummingbirds can only be found in the Americas. So... this is another research fail from the author.

He saw two little hummingbirds happily eat and flit around with their invisible flying wings. Terriermon wished he could go back to being as lively and happy and energetic as the little hummingbirds.

Esteban: If there are no hummingbirds in Japan, why are there some here, besides a lack of research from the author?

Ayaka: Well, maybe they escaped from a zoo or something?

Kudzu: I... don't think they'd keep Hummingbirds in a Japanese zoo... actually, I think this is why I've never really seen any hummingbirds in anime. Huh.

But how could he when he threatened to attack Yun and ended up making her cry. A small tear slid down his eye. He felt it's warmth and wiped it off. It sure wasn't like him to cry, but he couldn't help but shed a few tears.

Ayaka: You know, I'm starting to feel a little sorry for Terriermon.

Kudzu: Don't be, I've read ahead and it takes a few tries for Terriermon to get properly consoled.

Ayaka: Oh.

He couldn't understand. Why attack Yun? Why did it have to be him who had to have Witchmon's Dark Emblem branded on him? Why attack the very person who raised him, brought him up, treated him kindly, played with him, and stayed by his side when Digimon attacked? Why attempt to attack the sweetest, kindest, gentlest, most innocent, and most warm-hearted person that ever received the blessing of having him and Lopmon as Digimon?

Bruce: Terriermon was brainwashed and couldn't control his actions, right? Also... I don't like that last line very much.

Esteban: That, Bruce, is known as shilling.

His whimpers turned to sobs. He then thought about the strange habits Yun displayed, such as rocking back and forth and shaking her hands and spinning around in a circle whenever she pleased. He pushed away more tears staining his face, but not before he finally saw Hisako walking up behind him.

"You're sad, aren't you?" Hisako asked in a kind, polite voice.

FanBeemon: Doi, you don't need to ask that...

Ayaka: *Sighs* My parents are idiots, FanBeemon

"I-I-I'm sorry, I...I just..." Terriermon tried to hide his sadness and despair, but Hisako could see it as clear as day. She put a hand on his head.

"Care to tell me what happened?" She asked.

Ayaka: Surprised no one said anything when Yun came home bawling the night before.

Although feeling very reluctant, he decided to tell her everything.

"An evil Digimon named Witchmon...attacked the parking lot you park in when you go to work. We went there to stop her, but she was so strong. She kept outsmarting everyone, even me. I digivolved, but somehow she put this Dark Emblem on me, and I went beserk. I even held Yun at gunpoint! I know, horrible isn't it? But I didn't want that to happen! I tried to stop myself, but...I...when I came to, Yun was screaming and bawling and covering her ears. I...I threatened to hurt your precious daughter and made her cry! I'm so stupid!" It broke Terriermon's little heart when he remembered Yun's piercing cries from that night. He couldn't stand hearing how loud and dejected they sounded. Hisako listened intently and attentively. When Terriermon finished and attempted to cry again, Hisako put her hand on his head and stroke it again.

Ayaka: Terriermon just... just explained what happened, how Yun almost died, and you just... just pet him!? You idiot! Don't you care about either of us!?

"Thank you for telling me, sweetie. Don't blame yourself. I'm sure you were trying your hardest to defeat Witchmon," Hisako said.

Ayaka: Sw-Sweetie!? No anger, no disappointment... just... SWEETIE!? You care whenever Yun gets bullied at school, but not when she's putting herself in danger!? Mom, you suck! You're a terrible mother and I hate you!

"Yes, but...she got away, and I scared Yun to death! My best friend! How could I be so cruel? And worse than that, she acts like nothing happened. She went to school all happy like it's all fun and rainbows! She shouldn't forgive me!" Terriermon exclaimed sadly.

"Terriermon, can I ask you something?"

"Yes?"

"Did you...want to hurt Yun?"

This question angered Terriermon so much that he stood up and clenched his tiny green fists.

"Of course not! I would never want to hurt my precious friend and your precious daughter! Witchmon put that Dark Emblem on me and it was controling me! I wasn't myself! I tried to stop myself, but I couldn't!" Terriermon screamed vehemently, to which Hisako smiled.

Ryudamon: Indeed, Terriermon couldn't control his body, but when I was tricked into hurting someone I cared about, I was in control of my actions, but still influenced by Phelesmon's lies. Terriermon has a right to be angry and confused here, though because I assume that Yun is always right, I get the feeling that the author is going to make up an excuse to not make it Terriermon's fault at all, to excuse Yun's lack of fear around her partner.

"I believe that's how Yun sees it. She knows that you would never hurt her in any way, and that this so-called Dark Emblem is the cause of your rather...rough behavior last night. Perhaps she knows it wasn't the real you," Hisako explained. Terriermon finally calmed down and sat back down on the railing.

"But...I don't get it. Even though I was controlled, I still scared her to death," Terriermon said.

"Is that all?"

Ayaka: *glares*

Esteban: *Glares as well* Senora, you're starting to remind me of MY mother, and she tried to murder me on my birthday.

Bruce: *surprised* Wait, what?

Esteban: I'll explain later, in private.

"What do you mean?"

"Let me ask you. Was Yun covering her ears last night?"

"Yeah!"

"Were there any loud noises, like people yelling or glass breaking or cars being destroyed?"

"Yeah!"

"And did she ever rock back and forth or shake her hands?"

"Ummm...no, but she did when we came back."

Esteban: Is there a point to this?

Kudzu: Unfortunately... buckle in everyone, we're in for a PSA.

Hisako smiled a bit at Terriermon, who was confused by this strange line of questioning. But upon closer inspection, Terriermon seemed to understand that these questions are leading up to something, and Hisako took the plunge and decided to tell him.

"Terriermon, dear. There's more to it than you unknowingly scaring her. There's more to Yun than you really know. I don't believe she's told you yet, has she?"

Ayaka: *sighs* Here it comes, the reason my idiot sister is "Special" I guess.

He shook his head.

"Okay. What I'm going to tell you is a little long and possibly boring, but I feel it'll help you understand why Yun's the way she is with her little habits. But I want to ask a final question, if you don't mind," Hisako said.

Terriermon nodded and prepared himself.

And Hisako finally let it out.

"Do you know what autism is?"

Bruce: *Uncomfortable as he rubs his chest* I can't help but feel uneasy about this.

Kudzu: I read ahead, and it feels like an excuse to not "Bully" the character and accuse her of being a sue. Which she still is, Autism or not.

Terriermon did a little turtle neck jerk and cocked his head to one side in pure confusion, awed by the strange new word that came out from Hisako's mouth.

"No. I don't. What is that?" He asked, confused.

"I suppose you don't have stuff like this in the Digital World, do you?" She asked.

Ryudamon: *frowns* We do have personalites that differ from each other like humans. We might not have something exactly like Autism, but we do have digimon that think differently from what is considered "normal" by some. Don't think you're special because you're different. Everyone is different in their own way- human or digimon.

Terriermon shook his head. But before she could continue, she heard a small boom by the back door. She turned to see a curious Lopmon coming out onto the backyard.

"Oh! I-I'm terribly sorry. I didn't mean to eavesdrop," Lopmon said, but Hisako did not seem to mind.

Ayaka: Mom doesn't seem to mind most things at all, to be honest. Unless it's related to Yun and school.

Esteban: At least your mother didn't try to kill you out of fear you might be a mutant.

Ayaka: Mutant?

Esteban: *lets his hand spark with electricity.* We mutants vary in power and appearance, but basically, I'm superhuman like my father, and when my mother found out he was a Mutant, she basically decided to kill me, his own son, to try and prevent me from getting any superpowers. Also, she cheated on my father after I was born so... yeah, I don't have any good memories of my mother and her family.

Ayaka: Wow, that is seriously messed up.

Esteban: Indeed. *Smiles* You seem to becoming more tolerant while you're here, Ayaka.

Ayaka: Yeah, well, I guess time away from physically interacting with Yun and my crappy life is helping a bit.

"It's alright. In fact, why don't you join our conversation? I want to tell you more about it too," Hisako said as she politely offered her hand out to Lopmon. Lopmon quietly hopped onto the railing and sat next to Terriermon, hoping to hear about Hisako's explanation.

"So what were you saying about this...awte...?" Terriermon asked.

"Autism," Hisako repeated. "It's a brain disorder. It affects the way Yun perceives the world, particularly with how she feels, sees, and experiences things and the way her brain processes new information," Hisako explained.

Kudzu: It's... probably a hell of a lot more complicated than that, but I don't feel like looking it up right now because I just want this chapter over with due to how long it just drags on.

"Disorder? Is it an illness? Or a disease? Is it contagious?" Lopmon asked curiously.

"Oh no no. It's not a disease and you can't catch it. You have to be born with it. See, Yun's brain is wired differently from other's. She processes new information and learns things differently from others. She has difficulty with acting in ways that other people perceive as "normal." For her, it's hard to talk to people, look at people in the eye, and as you've noticed by now, she displays some rather odd characteristics like rocking back and forth or shaking her hands," Hisako explained lucidly and slowly so Terriermon and Lopmon can absorb the new information being given to them.

Esteban: She... hasn't had much trouble talking to Lucero, her friends, Aria, and her family.

Kudzu: Huh, you're right. What we've been shown contradicts what we're told. Again.

"Is that why she's sensitive to loud noise?" Lopmon asked.

"Yes. She hates a lot of noises like explosions, glass breaking, loud rap music, people screaming and yelling, crying babies, gunshots, all those things," Hisako said.

Bruce: *Checks notes* Um... according to the notes, she was fine during the chaos in last chapter's fight, until after Witchmon left.

Ayaka: Yeah... and isn't convenient that Aria, a child is nice and quiet?

Kudzu: While I don't like Rap music either, there are other genres that can also be considered loud, like rock, metal, big band, swing, hell, even at concerts loudness is needed so that the entire audience can hear what's being played.

Then it hit Terriermon. Last night there was a lot of glass breaking, explosions, and people yelling. The glass breaking because the cars and their wind shields were being destroyed. The explosions being caused by Witchmon. The yelling because of Melody and Kosuke getting into a catfight over Witchmon (which he didn't notice until later). All of those things made fear amass on to Yun and cause her to cover her ears and not be able to move. So that's why!

Kudzu: I... don't think "catfight" is the word you're looking for there, author.

"Her disability is the reason why she has trouble making friends and adapting to sudden big changes in her life. Most kids nowadays don't really understand why she's the way she is and think it's the same as being BLEEP!, which I don't think is true," Hisako said.

Ayaka: She seemed to adapt pretty well to getting digimon from what we've seen.

Kudzu: Also, while people not understanding autism might have been true in 2011, to be honest? I don't think this story aged well so... yeah. Then again, as far as I know I'm not autistic, I can't really say for sure. Also, I'm not fond of slurs being used, even in passing, Author.

This made Terriermon stand up.

"I don't think it's true either! Sure Yun is a little strange, but I don't mind! Nobody's the same! Nobody's perfect! In fact, I would never want to change one thing about Yun! I love how sweet and kind she is, even though I don't deserve to be loved by her since I made her cry last night. I love her way of thinking, her big words, her books, her games, everything! She's NOT BLEEP! at all, and whoever says otherwise is gonna have to deal with me!" Terriermon edicted loudly. Even though is little heart is still consumed by guilt over what he unknowingly did last night, he still loved Yun and would never change one thing about her.

Esteban: *icily* Yes. We just went over that in dialogue. Also, points off for shilling. Again.

"Yes. I agree. I'm happy to have Yun as my partner. She's the best thing that ever happened to us. You raised her well, Hisako-san," Lopmon backed him up gently. Hisako couldn't help but smile and put a hand on her chest.

Ayaka: *grinds teeth* Yes... talk about how greatly my passive mother has raised my sister. Even though she doesn't seem to care that she nearly died.

"Thank you, little ones. I'm so glad you think that way," Hisako said politely. Then she stroke Terriermon's head with her finger and looked into his little opal eyes.

Bruce: Um... I don't know much about gemstones, but aren't opals multicolored?

Kudzu: Yes. Even though Terriermon's eyes were described as navy blue last chapter, Opal is not a shade of blue.

"Terriermon. Another reason I told you all of this is because I want you to know that what happened last night isn't your fault at all. Yun was just scared because of everything that was going on around her. Would YOU like it if you were trapped in a place full of really loud noises?"

"No."

"Of course not. She wouldn't like that either. Her fright just reached it's peak, that's all. Also...on the contrary you've actually been a very good influence on Yun."

Esteban: *Frowns* This feels highly manipulative to me.

Ryudamon: Yeah. It really does.

"Really?"

"Yes. Yun talks about you and Lopmon almost every day. She spends all of her time with you two. She's starting to smile more and become a bit more social, and whenever she's sad she goes to you and Lopmon for comfort. Plus she doesn't put herself down as much anymore. Terriermon, Yun loves you and Lopmon very much, and I don't think being threatened will change one thing about her feelings for you. Her being autistic doesn't change one thing about how she feels about you."

Ayaka: It should have changed! Being threatened by someone you love is just plain wrong! Why? Why the hell can't she see that?

"Autistic? You just said she has autism!"

"Yes. That's the term used to refer to people who have autism. Autistic."

"Oh. I get it now."

Ryudamon: *sighs* Once again, us digimon are being treated as being unintelligent.

FanBeemon: That's totally bogus, dude.

"And besides, I think she'd be very sad if she saw you blaming yourself for what happened. She holds you and Lopmon in very high regard, and I'm happy because you two make her happy. And Yun hasn't been happy since starting school last month."

Ayaka: Yes. Unhappy for a month when I've been unhappy for years in-universe. Poor. Fucking. Yun.

"Because of those mean kids Nenji and Seiko?"

Esteban: Nenji still should have been expelled by now, by the way.

Kudzu: He most likely won't be.

"She told you? Oh. Yes, half of it's because of them, and it makes me mad that they still continue to pick on her. But the point is, little Terriermon...don't blame yourself for what happened. It's all done and over with. I'm sure Yun won't hate you. And besides, you're much too cute to be hated!" At that last sentence, Hisako teasingly and cutely poked Terriermon in the stomach and made him laugh.

Esteban: Wait, Nenji and Seiko are only part of the problem? What, exactly is the other part?

Ayaka: Knowing this fic so far, it's probably me.

Kudzu: Also, the last thing Hisako said in this paragraph is probably why Yun doesn't hate Terriermon- because the author believes he's too cute and therefore can't possibly do no wrong. *Gags*

Bruce: There are plenty of things that might be deemed cute in the animal kingdom, but they can still do harm... I don't get why the author thinks cute and pretty things are good while obviously ugly digimon are evil.

Ayaka: What about Witchmon? She's not that bad looking, right?

Kudzu: As we'll see later in this chapter, the author thinks that Witchmon's a slut and will shame her for it.

Ayaka: Oh.

"Hey! Quit it!"

Lopmon laughed heartily.

"Now, are you two hungry? Would you like breakfast?" Hisako asked.

"I wouldn't mind having some toast!" Terriermon exclaimed.

"Will you be so kind as to show me how to make breakfast?" Lopmon asked politely.

"I don't see why not, so of course!" Hisako scooped up the little rabbits into her arms and walked back into the house.

Terriermon sat around and ruminated. Perhaps it wasn't entirely his fault after all. Now that he knows that Yun is 'autistic' and hates loud noises, is not good at making friends or adapting to change, prefers being in her own little world (this he figured out on his own), and processes information differently, some of the guilt that consumed his heart faded away.

Ayaka: Once again, what we're told in the narration doesn't match up with what we've been shown.

Esteban: Indeed. Unless you show us what you say, no amount of telling will get us to believe you when we've seen otherwise. Also, the Autism Talk we just witnessed still feels off to me.

Kudzu: My theory is that it's damage control, which is why it wasn't mentioned until now. Someone probably accused Yun of being a sue, and the author decided to play this card for humanity points, despite using slurs in both dialogue and narration when that should be deemed offensive. This feels like a ploy to manipulate the reader into siding with Yun because she's not like normal children due to her autism, when to me? There's just one problem with that.

Bruce: What's that, Kudzu?

Kudzu: I'm a firm believer that autism, disability, cancer, or what-have-you, it does not give you an excuse to be an asshole. Yun does not get a pass from me because she's autistic. I am judging her by what I see her do in-story, and nothing more, and nothing less. I will try to be fair as I can, but dammit, if I see something that pisses me off, I will call it out regardless of what I know of the author if it's handled poorly.

But not all of it. Even though he's more informed on what Yun is like and what she does in her life, it still doesn't change the fact that he boldly threatened Yun and only contributed to her fear reaching it's peak. Yes, he also blamed the Dark Emblem for it too, but Terriermon still believed that he too is part of the cause. How is he going to face Yun? He couldn't help but wonder.

Ryudamon: Terriermon, stop your Yggdra-damned pity party and mon up. Yes, we all have problems, but you have a job to protect your partner right now, and dammit, you need to stop whining and get over the fact you were brainwashed by the Dark Emblem. You know you didn't want to hurt your partner, and were used as a tool by Witchmon. You need to focus on your true enemy and defeat them, before they use your doubts to turn you against your friends.

Esteban: Ryudamon... you... really understand what Terriermon is going through, don't you?

Ryudamon: I do, and it makes me annoyed that Terriermon continues to angst!

Kudzu: Yeah, he doesn't figure out until later in the chapter, unfortunately. So, be prepared for him to have this convo yet again.

Ryudamon: Joy.

As for Yun herself, she is in homeroom quietly and happily reading one of her mangas, Twin Spica(1). After all the crying and sleeping she did last night, Yun began to feel a lot better.

Ayaka: Sure you did.

However, in the back of her mind she did remember Terriermon's strange behavior. Why did he suddenly become quiet and want to avoid her? Is he blaming himself for what happened? Yun couldn't help but wonder. But nonetheless she no longer feels frightened and scared. As she continued to read her manga, Lucero sat next to her.

FanBeemon: *reads ahead a bit and sighs* Dudes? We're about to be in a not so excellent time, Yun's getting her friends to surround her and comfort her when she apparently doesn't need it.

"Yun? Art thou alright?" He asked gently.

"I'm fine!" Yun replied with a smile. Lucero, a little doubtful, cocked his head a bit.

"Art thou still scared because of last night?"

"Not anymore. Wailing my fear out and sleeping sure helped, and you being here helps too! So I'm steadily getting better!"

Bruce: *glares, causing FanBeemon, Ryudamon and Esteban to back away* Yeah, you really are getting better pretty easily, aren't you, Yun?

Ayaka: Bruce? You ok?

Bruce: *Glowing with a red aura* Megan saw something horrible and went to therapy at the hospital I went to a lot for my heart. Megan didn't immediately bounce back from seeing her papa die right in front of her, in her own house, she needed help. Yun? If you can bounce back so easily after a scary situation, then maybe you weren't really scared at all, and was just putting on a show.

Ayaka: Um... Bruce?

Bruce: *takes a deep breath as the red aura fades away* Sorry... um... I don't take these kind of things very well.

Fanbeemon, Esteban and Ryudamon: *sigh in relief*

Yun said it with such a sweet smile that Lucero couldn't help but blush a bit. Although he felt a trifle worried, he could see that Yun is beginning to bounce back with aplomb. He smiled.

Ayaka: Beginning nothing, she's perfectly fine!

"Doth thou want to play with Lopmon and Terriermon when we arrive home?"

"Yep! Why wouldn't I? They're the best things that ever happened to me! They're my little cuties!"

"Thou must truly love Terriermon and Lopmon."

"I do! And I like you too!"

Kudzu: Got to keep that imprint going. Also, Yun likes her partners because they're cute. That... isn't true love, that's kind of shallow to be honest.

Lucero blushed again. But before he could say anything, Kosuke, Otoya, and Melody just so happened to arrive from behind.

"Hey Yun-chan. You alright?" Otoya asked.

"I'm feeling a lot better now," Yun replied.

"Yun...we're sorry that everything went wrong last night and that we behaved a little childishly afterward," Kosuke said, though grimacing a bit because Melody is strongly pinching his arm. Yun saw this.

Bruce: And she's doing nothing about Kosuke being pinched? That's going to leave a bruise on him...

Kudzu: Kosuke must suffer for insulting Melody, after all.

"It's okay! It happens. I know it won't be the last time we see Witchmon, that's for sure! In fact, how about we have a Digimon Brigade meeting next week to discuss what happened so we can improve our teamwork and plan ahead?" Yun explained.

"That'd be a wonderful idea," Melody said.

"I wholeheartedly agree!" Lucero exclaimed.

"Then it's settled! Oh! Mel-chan? You can stop pinching Kosuke-kun's arm now," Yun told them. But Melody was still a little ticked off because of the way Kosuke treated her last night with his insinuation, blaming her for Witchmon's escape.

"I refuse to let him off easy for what he did to me," Melody sneered.

Esteban: You went for the low-blow, Melody, bringing up his home situation according to the notes.

"Now now. Witchmon outsmarted all of us so it was easy for her to escape. Let's not blame anyone anymore, shall we? And besides, we can always catch her next time. And if we fail that time, another chance will present itself!" Yun explained.

Bruce: *frowns* I don't like Yun very much, she's too happy after having a meltdown.

Melody, feeling a little softened by Yun's words, finally relented and let go of Kosuke's arm. He rubbed it with his hand.

"That really hurt!" Kosuke yelped.

"Yeah, well, deal with it! They say a little pain comes with any good fortune!" Melody retaliated loudly.

Bruce: Um... where does that phrase come from?

FanBeemon: *shrugs* No idea, little dude.

"Well, I suppose another part of why Witchmon escaped is because the rest of our Digimon didn't digivolve. I should probably work on helping Labramon with that. Oh! Yun! That lasso thing you did with you digivice was sooo cool! How did you do that?" Otoya explained.

"Oh! That? Well...to be honest I don't exactly know how I managed to make it turn into a lasso or rope. But it sure was cool! And one of the reasons why I tried to approach Witchmon with it was because I thought maybe it would stimulate the other kids' digivices into turning into lassos so we could stop Witchmon from escaping. But my valiant attempt failed. I suppose I should practice lassoing when I get home. It'll be a great way to let off steam," Yun explained. Otoya smiled and put a hand on her shoulder.

Ayaka: Why would you need to let off steam? You're apparently having a good day so far.

"You were awesome there nonetheless. And like you said, we can always improve and get better at it the next time we see Witchmon!" Otoya said with a smile, which in turn made Yun smile.

Esteban: Yes, praise Yun for something she was clueless about. *Sparks a bit with electricity*

"I wouldn't recommend doing it again alone if I were you," Melody piped in.

"Yeah. You're right. Sorry," Yun replied.

"By the way, has anyone seen Mina-chan?" Otoya asked.

Kudzu and Ayaka: *looks uncomfortable*

Esteban: *looks at the notes from Chapter nine and looks pale*

Bruce: *confused at the sudden morbidity* Um... you guys ok?

"Not me. Do you think she got that stomach virus and had to stay home?" Kosuke replied.

"Who knows," Melody said.

But before anyone could talk again, someone else suddenly got Yun's attention.

"Ummm...Wakamiya-san?"

Yun turned around and saw a girl behind her. She has very long light brown hair and matching light brown eyes that looked like caramell. She is wearing a hot pink shirt, a yellow bandana on her head, black jean shorts, and brown flip flops.

Ayaka: Who the hell is this?

Kudzu: Future Sue Groupie, I assume.

"Oh! Hi! Ummm...you're Harima Shione-san, right?" Yun asked.

"Yep! Sorry to bother you, but I was wondering...you're good at English, right?" The girl, Shione, asked rather timidly.

"Yeah. Why?"

"Well, I'm almost finished with my English homework, but I'm having trouble with some parts of it. My parents couldn't help because they're busy, so would you mind?"

Yun cocked her head a bit in confusion, but hearing the sincerity in the girl's voice made her smile.

"Okay! I'll help you!"

Ayaka: Didn't have any trouble talking to anyone there, did you, Yun?

Shione beamed.

"Oh, thank you so much!" Shione exclaimed happily. So Yun and Shione sat at some desks and Yun helped her with her English homework. Rena and Riku just so happened to appear before the trio when it happened.

"Harima-san's nice," Rena said.

"You think so?" Kosuke asked.

"Yeah. I don't see why Yun-chan can't make friends with her," Rena said. She didn't mean it as a mean or caustic comment. Rena has known the girl Shione for a couple years, though mostly as classmates, not friends, but who's to say they can't be friends?

"Shimizu's always asking her to be part of her clique, and that I can't stand one bit," Melody said.

Bruce: Shimizu is Seiko, right?

Kudzu: Yeah, Shione is most likely either going to join the clique as a double agent, or reject her completely to join Yun. Either way, Yun gets a new friend.

"Well, she has rejected every single one of Seiko's offers, so why not?" Riku retorted kindly.

"That girl seems rather nice enough. Perhaps this will take Yun's mind off of last night," Lucero said softly.

Ayaka: She already seems to have her mind off of what happened, Lucemon. She doesn't really need the distraction here.

Thankfully, the rest of the school day came and went without incident. When lunch and recess arrived, Yun finally felt mollified. She felt as if a giant brick full of fear and worry got lifted off of her. Talking with her friends certainly helped. In 7th period, Shione thanked Yun exuberantly because the teacher gave Shione an A for doing her homework correctly (with Yun's help, of course, which she admitted).

Ayaka: Yeah, Shione is totally going to join my sister later on, isn't she?

Kudzu: Eyup, most likely.

Yun's lunch tasted especially good today for reasons she did not know (and she packed her own lunch every single day, even to this day). Perhaps the tea was nice, cold and sweet, or the bread on her peanut butter sandwich was nice and fresh.

Kudzu: From my research, Japan doesn't have peanut butter, so unless Yun's family imports it or gets it from a specialty shop, then I don't know why Yun is eating it other than the author made a fail here.

She had no idea. She managed to answer some problems right during math class, which made her very worthy of encomium

Bruce: Ecomium? What's that?

Kudzu: One of the author's examples of thesaurus abuse.

(though Yun didn't think so herself) from the teacher. Best of all, Nenji is absent because of the same stomach virus that (supposedly) got Minako (technically nobody knew. Rena decided that she'd go and visit after school and deliver some of her mom's freshly baked cookies in case she is sick)

Esteban: These parentheses are really annoying me. Also, again, Nenji should have been expelled.

and Seiko spent the entire day talking about the new American child singer, Greyson Chance and fangirling and going on and on about how cute and hot he is and how she'll marry him when she's older.

Bruce: Greyson Chance? Is that a real person?

Kudzu: Hell if I know, also, I figured a Japanese kid would be gushing about idols or actors or something from Japan, not America.

Yun preferred fangirling over books and anime over singers and idols. But nonetheless, the greatness of this day helped Yun unwind and shed all the fear that amassed her last night. One thing's for sure. Yun couldn't wait to tell Lopmon and Terriermon all about her wonderful day. She had no idea that Kosuke, Melody, and Otoya were planning something for her. She was blissfully and innocently oblivious to what they were planning. No, it's nothing bad. Lucero didn't notice either, but his day was going just as great as Yun's is, and they relished the happiness of it all together.

Ayaka: *rolls eyes* This must be the Suefluence swooping in to give Yun a good day after her suffering, huh?

Kudzu: Yeah, most likely.

Back at home, just before it was time to pick Yun and Lucero up from school, Hisako is out in the garden watering her flowers. Lopmon, who is wearing a little doll sized straw hat with a pink ribbon and two artificial flowers on it, joyfully assisted her in digging some small holes and patting down the dirt when they put a pot of flowers in the ground. Terriermon watched from the back gate. Lopmon couldn't see it from the backyard, but she knew it was there. A small red tree sitting in the front yard blooming deep red. Lopmon found herself liking the tree's colors because they were intense and exaggerated. Like Terriermon at times, and Yun when she goes into one of her rambly lectures.

"Hisako-san?"

"Hm?"

"I notice there's a little red tree in the front yard. Do you know what it is?" Lopmon asked in her pretty voice. Hisako smiled.

"That's called a crape myrtle," Hisako replied sweetly.

"Crape myrtle?"

"Yes. Aren't they just pretty with their deep red blossoms? My mother planted one in our front yard when I was a girl, so I thought I'd plant one myself!"

"Did your mother plant trees and flowers all the time?"

Ayaka: *remembers something* Oh, I think I remember Grandma, a little bit.

"Yes she did. She loved gardening. That's how I know all the flower and tree names. Because of her. Well, she actually wanted to be a school teacher. She loved history and seeing the world."

"How wonderful! She must have had lots of fun seeing the world and it's beauty!" Lopmon exclaimed with rosy cheeks, almost as red as the crape myrtle tree itself, and a sweet smile. But Hisako drooped her head down a bit, which little Lopmon noticed.

"Oh? What's wrong? Did I say something bad?" Lopmon asked quietly, fearing that she might have unknowingly said the wrong thing. Hisako looked at little Lopmon, smiled a bit, and returned to patting the dirt firmly into the ground.

"No, you didn't. See, my mother wanted to be a school teacher and travel around the world. But she couldn't," Hisako replied.

Kudzu: She... could have been a school teacher? I mean, my grandma was one?

Esteban: What's the point of this scene?

Kudzu: *reads ahead a bit* Apparently bashing the patriarchy with poor research.

"Why ever not?"

"See, back in my day, wives were expected to stay in the house and be fully attentive to the house, their husbands' and their children's needs. Cooking, cleaning, housekeeping, they had to do all those things and not complain about it one bit. Sometimes if they disobeyed, their reputation would be shattered. Women who had a husband and family weren't allowed to do things like work or travel or those things," Hisako explained. Lopmon became a little crestfallen.

"Oh. I'm sorry," Lopmon said. Hisako took off her glove and put her hand on Lopmon's hat.

"It's okay. Times have changed since then. Now women are just as strong and independent as men are! They're dominating the admissions into universities! Can you believe it? If my mother were alive today, she'd leap on a boat and travel all over the place," Hisako said with a smile just as sweet as the crape myrtles.

Esteban, Bruce, and their digimon: *all suddenly uncomfortable*

Ayaka: *sighs* There wasn't a point to mentioning Grandma, huh?

Kudzu: Most likely not a real one, no.

"Your mother is dead?"

"Yes."

"Oh. I'm sorry."

"It's alright, little one. You didn't know."

"Um...this may be rude of me to say, but in our world, we Digimon don't really die. If we're killed by a fellow Digimon, our data gets re-configured and we turn into digieggs."

Ryudamon: While that is true, if our cores are severely damaged, we can't be reborn. Most of the time.

"Lucky."

"I suppose it's not like that in the human world, is it?"

"Well, life is short and sometimes we have to keep on truckin'! That's what I say!" Hisako said, feeling a little enthusiastic when she took a look at the time on her watch. "Oh! It's almost time to pick up Yun and Lucero! I'll be right back, Lopmon dear."

"I'll look after the flowers for you!" Lopmon edicted as she watched Hisako put her gardening essentials into a little box and left to pick up Yun. Lopmon could hear the rattling of the keys even from the backyard. Lopmon put the rest of the dirt into the hole that Hisako dredged earlier since there was still some space. Perhaps gardening can be a nice little diversion. Lopmon couldn't help but sit and admire the flowers painting the little garden with their bright, multifarious colors. After a minute or two, she quietly ambled back into the house so she can greet Yun and Lucero.

Ayaka: *sighs* This really was pointless, wasn't it?

Esteban: Indeed.

So, Yun and Lucero came home feeling happy and propitiated. Lopmon could see that it was blatant that sleeping, reading her books, and the school day in general definitely alleviated Yun's pain. Once she embraced her human partner joyously, she could tell that her presence mollified Yun and made her heart feel warm and soft. Yun felt happy to cuddle her favorite floppy eared friend. But one thing did cross her mind.

"Where's Terriermon?" She asked.

"Last I saw him he was in the backyard," Hisako replied.

"Perhaps it is best we leave him be. I'm sure he's enjoying himself," Lopmon told Yun softly. She didn't say this in a maligned manner. She knew for a fact that Terriermon is still feeling guilty about unknowingly threatening Yun last night, even though the situation had been ameliorated. He probably still didn't want to see Yun in fear that she may not forgive him. That or he probably wanted time to wind his thoughts together in peace. She had Terriermon's best interests at heart. But Yun smiled.

"You're probably right. He's one of those types who loves running around freely, don't you think?" Yun said.

Bruce: *sighs and sinks into the couch* This is getting boring...

"Perhaps," Lopmon replied.

Yun took little Lopmon to her room and they played together. About 15 minutes later, Hisako heard a knock on the door. She answered it and was surprised to see Melody, Kosuke, Aria, and Otoya on the front porch (and their Digimon, which Hisako intentionally paid no heed to).

Bruce: Did that needed to be in parentheses?

FanBeemon: Don't think so.

"Oh! Hello everyone! What brings you here?" Hisako asked.

"We feel kinda bad about what happened last night, so we decided to drop by for a visit," Kosuke said.

"I brought some leftover cookies. I know how much Yun likes these," Melody said as she showed Hisako the bag.

"May we come in? Or is this a bad time?" Otoya asked.

"Oh! Please, please come in!" Hisako gestured everyone to come inside. Aria stormed in first.

"Yun-chaaaan!" Aria exclaimed as she ran for Yun and leaped on her when she finally laid eyes on her.

Bruce: Did they contact Aria to get her there?

Kudzu: Most likely Bruce..

Ayaka: I wonder where the puppet is? Still at school or with Shunji?

"A-A-Aria-chan!" Yun exclaimed as she saw this little girl and her pink fairy Digimon leap on her, but what she saw after that surprised her. "Kosuke-kun! Mel-chan! Otoya-chan! What are you all doing here?"

All three of them sat down on the floor. The Digimon did too. Patamon leaped onto Yun's head.

"We were all worried about you because of what happened last night. I suppose what happened kinda scared you real good, didn't it?" Patamon explained softly.

"Yes. We felt really bad that we couldn't ameliorate the situation to your benefit. Of course, how could we when a Digimon is running loose and going on a rampage? But even so, it's our duty to make sure you're alright," Labramon explained in a very suave and articulate manner.

FanBeemon: You should worry more about your partner, dude.

"I agree. I was worried too, though I must confess your high-pitched crying left me irritated," Biyomon said with her arms crossed, which irked Patamon, Otoya, Lopmon, and Labramon.

"Biyomon! You shouldn't say things like that in front of people!" Lopmon fiercely reproved Biyomon for her slightly caustic comment.

Esteban: While I do agree a bit with Biyomon, I get a feeling this is for a moral lesson.

Kudzu: *sighs* Yeah. It is, and also because Biyomon dared to complain about Yun.

"Yeah! It hurts their feelings!" Patamon backed her up.

"Yeah! Don't be mean to Yun! She's been through a lot last night! Don't add to her pain!" Aria exclaimed fiercely, which is strange considering she's usually merciful and only seven years old.

Ayaka: She's not in pain right now, Aria.

"But it's true!" Biyomon tried to retaliate, but Patamon was on a roll.

"How would you like it if someone told you to your face that your very presence cramps their style?" Patamon exclaimed.

"Now why would you think that of me?"

"I don't. I'm just asking. Now answer the question!"

"I wouldn't like it at all!"

"Exactly. The same goes with what you just said to Yun. Now say you're sorry!"

"Yes. Please do. It's very rude to make snide comments like that to people's faces," Labramon said.

"I agree," Even Melody was a tad irked by Biyomon's comment. Finally, Biyomon relented and drooped her head and beak down.

"I'm sorry..." Biyomon muttered. Yun stroke Biyomon's pink hair with her hand.

Bruce: That wasn't very nice to do to Biyomon, that felt like bullying.

Ayaka: Have you been bullied before, Bruce?

Bruce: Yeah, byt my friend Megan always saved me before we got Digimon partners! I... don't have a very good heart.

Ayaka: Oh... I see.

"It's okay. Besides, I'm used to people saying mean things about me," Yun said. This made Melody mad to the point of standing up.

"Yun! You've got to be kidding me! Are you saying you're condoning bullying? That you're giving up on trying to get back at Nemoto and Shimizu for what they're doing to you all these years?" Melody yelped angrily.

"Well, no, but..." Yun let the sentence wither away.

"If it were me, I'd never get used to people talkin' bad about me to my face!" Melody slumped back onto the floor and made a face. Aria and MarineAngemon turned to look at Biyomon.

Esteban: Yeah... Meoldy definitely happens to be white knighting for Yun here.

"It's okay. We forgive you!" Aria said.

"Yeah. I don't think you're a bad Digimon. But you should think before you say stuff like that later on. Okay?" MarineAngemon said sweetly. She wasn't trying to insult Biyomon. MarineAngemon was just trying to offer some helpful advice, to which Biyomon finally relented.

"Alright. I'll do better next time," Biyomon whispered.

Ryudamon: This was bullying because Biyomon dared to disagree with Yun and state her opinion. I honestly feel sorry for the poor girl.

"That's a good girl! Now let's play!" MarineAngemon said. So the group of kids and Digimon hung out together. Lucero watched from afar, but he noticed something odd. He dubiously walked away.

FanBeemon: Maybe he's trying to escape from the Suefluence!

Kudzu: Sadly, no.

Meanwhile, Terriermon sat in the backyard by the gate when suddenly his long ears rose into the air.

"A Digimon is nearby!" He said. He walked out the back gate and felt the presence from the woods. The very same woods where Yun and her friends fought Goblimon and DarkTyrannomon.

"Digimon must love that place," He said as he decided to amble into the woods and see what kind of Digimon is lurking around.

Bruce: I don't think that joke is very funny...

FanBeemon: At least we tried to have variety when we had battles in our story... as few as they are.

Kudzu: Hey! Thinking up battles is hard to do sometimes! Besides, if there were constant battles, things would get dull and formulaic.

Thankfully enough, Terriermon could tell that whatever kind of Digimon it is, it didn't feel threatening. Terriermon didn't feel any malice or hatred or evil from the presence, so it was safe to say that whatever Digimon he'll encounter, it very likely won't be dangerous. But who knows? Despite this, Terriermon decided to keep his guard up. Who knows what kind of a Digimon will be lurking around in those woods. Would it be a small rookie level Digimon? Perhaps similar to himself or Goblimon? Or is it a champion level, like Witchmon or DarkTyrannomon or even Dokugumon. Terriermon shook his head. He didn't want to think about the Dokugumon incident. He especially didn't want to think about the big ugly spider or Yun's blatant fear during that time.

Kudzu: A fear that came out of nowhere, mind you.

Ayaka: Yeah, I thought the lack of foreshadowing about Yun's fear of spiders seemed pretty weird...

Kudzu: That's you fighting the suefluence, good job, Ayaka, you're one step closer to becoming fully free of your world, I think.

Or maybe...the Digimon is simply an in-training level? How about a baby level? Small Digimon at those levels are usually harmless. Perhaps even friendly. But Terriermon didn't want to take any chances. Just go in there and see what it is. If it's dangerous, fight it. If it's harmless, leave it be. If it's friendly, maybe start a conversation with it and get acquainted with it. If it's too powerful to take down on his own, get help. This possibility seemed the most likely. After a short while of looking and observing, he finally found the Digimon in the clearning.

Bruce: Found a typo!

And what a beautiful and majestic Digimon it is! A tall, dignified, and dazzling Digimon standing in the clearing, looking at trees and their green leaves. It resembled an elk, but this thing sure is no elk! It's fur is white, with baby blue stripes all over it's body. It has thick, tough, powerful-looking blue antlers with lighter blue markings and stripes on them. They sure looked strong. Perhaps even strong enough to knock down a tree! The tall, majestic creature has red eyes, not the glowing red eyes seen on a Digimon with a Dark Emblem, blue markings underneath them, a little black nose, fluffy blue hair going down it's neck, blue hooves, small brown belts wrapped around it's legs right above it's hooves, a swishy tail, and small tufts of white hair resembling feathers sticking out of it's back. Terriermon was enthralled by this Digimon's striking and beautiful mien.

Esteban: I think you mean, mane, author.

Of course, he remained tentative about it's intentions until he noticed it moving around in a rather confused fashion. He was scrupulous to stay out of it's sight until he deemed it safe, but his little opaline eyes were locked onto the giant white elk, trapped by it's beauty. After a few minutes of watching, Terriermon decided that this giant Digimon means no harm and comes in peace. But he did notice something else. The Digimon paced around in a circle, looking very lost.

Kudzu: OPAL IS NOT BLUE!

"Oh dear, oh dear. This isn't my homeland at all. Where in the wild blue yonder am I?" The giant white elk with the blue antlers spoke in a slightly timid but gentle voice similar to that of an adult man who hasn't quite reached adulthood mentally just yet.

Esteban: Anyone else feel insulted by this?

Bruce and the digimon: *all raise hands*

Terriermon didn't move one bit. After a short while, the giant white elk caught sight of Terriermon. Terriermon prepared himself for a potential fight, but was surprised to see the giant elk smile and beam joyfully.

"What joy! A fellow Digimon!" The giant elk Digimon exclaimed happily as he ambled toward little Terriermon. Seeing how small he is, the elk Digimon walked very slowly toward him so he wouldn't scare him. Thankfully, Terriermon didn't feel scared at all. His gut confirmed that this elk Digimon means no harm.

Bruce: Um... he could talk and wasn't causing trouble, I think it's pretty clear that he doesn't mean any harm...

"Excuse me, little one. I don't mean to bother you, but would you mind telling me where the Chloros Forest is? It seems I lost my way," The giant elk Digimon asked very politely. Terriermon cocked his little head to one side a bit, ruminating about his question. Chloros Forest? What kind of place is that? Is it in the Digital World? He certainly didn't know of any places named that in the human world. And this giant white elk seems to think he's still in the Digital World. Terriermon didn't want to burst his bubble, but he felt he had to spill the truth.

Esteban: Chloros Forest sounds kind of stupid...

Ryudamon: *sighs* the author was probably going for some place mystical sounding... when the Digital World is based more around technology with places like File Island and Boot Volcano.

"Ummm...sorry if this sounds hard to believe, but this isn't the Digital World," Terriermon told him. The giant white elk cocked his own head to one side.

"It's not?"

"Nope. This is the human world."

The giant white elk gasped and backed away a few steps.

"The human world? How can this be?" The white elk Digimon yelped, looking like he's about to panic. But after taking a breath, he pacified himself and kept himself from going on a stampede. "Then again, come to think of it...no wonder this place looks more sophisticated than the Digital World! I must be dreaming! Me, in the human world! To think all this time I thought humans were nothing but legends and myths! How very interesting!"

Ryudamon and FanBeemon: *Jaws hanging open*

Ryudamon: Pardon me for saying this, but... the human world, more "sophisticated" than the Digital World? I'm sorry, but what the absolute fuck are you on about? The Digital World is not some mystical fantasy land. It's a place born from technology, which means we can be pretty advanced as well! If you wanted a world that's less advanced than a world of humans, then go to Witchelny, which is where magic exists.

Kudzu: Apparently, the author thinks that humanity is superior to Digimon, and decided to run with it.

Terriermon was a little confused, but he could see very well that this Digimon didn't look ferocious or volatile, so he decided to loosen up a bit. Then the Digimon looked down at him.

"Oh! I'm sorry. I'm afraid I didn't introduce myself. I'm Moosemon, an armor level Data attribute Digimon," The majestic white elk Digimon, now Moosemon, said. But the mere mention of his name made Terriermon confused.

"Moosemon? You look more like a deer than a moose!" Terriermon exclaimed.

Kudzu: Don't go mocking a Moose, they can chase you down if they feel like it from what I've seen.

"How do you know that?"

"My human partner showed me a picture of a deer and a moose in one of her books. Moose are really big and furry and have really big faces and big antlers. You're kinda smaller than that, and you have a normal-sized face, no offense."

"None taken. I have been told that a lot so I'm used to it by now."

"I'm Terriermon, by the way. Nice to meet'cha!"

"Ah, a fellow nature spirit, huh? How lovely!"

"Nature spirit?"

"Yes. I'm one of the most notable of them. They say I bring hope to a land wracked with despair...though I honestly think I'm not entirely capable of such."

"I don't think that's true."

"Care to sit down and engage in conversation with me?"

"Sure!"

Kudzu: I think this digimon isn't brainwashed is because he's going to be partnered later, but I don't know for sure.

Ayaka: Of coures he is. And I'm guessing his partner will be Shione since she was just introduced this chapter as well.

Kudzu: Yeah, most likely.

Moosemon lay down on the grass and Terriermon hopped on his head. He was scrupulous to avoid his antlers. They were very hard, thick, and, most of all, sharp. Terriermon sure didn't want to get his eyes poked out by one of those pointy antlers.

"So, Terriermon...tell me about your human partner. It's a she, right?" Moosemon asked kindly.

Bruce: Um... is this more shilling?

Esteban: Most likely.

Bruce: *sighs* I'm starting to get tired of hearing how great Yun is.

"Yep. She's very nice and kind and gentle, though she's shy too. She's one of the best things that ever happened to me! I love having her for a partner! She plays with me, teaches me things, reads to me, lets me play her games, watches anime with me, and makes sure I don't do anything stupid in a good way (as in the way she treats him as she's telling him about his occasional mischief)."

Kudzu: Enough with the parentheses! We're not stupid, Author!

Ayaka: And we only have 101 more chapters to go...

"She must be a wonderful human."

"She is! But not many other people see that. Other kids her age don't really like her. Some kids even bully her. I've never met the bullies, but if I do I wanna give them a good thrashing! Yun's too sweet and kind to deserve such awful treatment!"

Kudzu: *uncomfortable laughter*

Bruce: He hurts people, doesn't he?

Kudzu: Yeah... after Yun has a really, REALLY bad day...

"Yun's her name? Ah! It means 'another world', doesn't it?"

Kudzu: It doesn't mean that!

"Well, her real name's Julia, but everyone calls her Yun."

"Julia...that means 'one who lives in harmony' in Ancient Digicode. What a lovely name. But is what you're saying true? About the bullies?"

Ayaka: ... What is with this ancient Digicode Bullshit?

Kudzu: Clumsy foreshadowing.

"I don't really know for sure, but she says it is."

"How cruel! Why would humans want to hurt one another? I just don't get it!"

Ryudamon: Digimon hurt each other too, I assume humans hurt each other for similar reasons.

"Me neither. She's also different from the other kids. Her mom says she has something called autism. It means her brain is wired differently than others."

"Autism? That's a funny-sounding word."

Brucemon: I don't think Moosemon needed to know she has Autism...

FanBeemon: Probably letting him know for pity points later or something.

"Yeah, it is. But I don't mind. No matter what, it doesn't change the fact that Yun's a wonderful person, and I love her very much! She loves me too! But..." This is where Terriermon becomes dejected. "To be honest, I don't think...I'm fit to be her partner anymore."

FanBeemon: Dude, seriously?

"Why ever not?"

"See, last night, everything went wrong. I digivolved into Gargomon and tried to stop a Digimon named Witchmon from causing trouble, but she put this thing called a Dark Emblem on me. It made me go crazy. I destroyed cars and went beserk. I tried to control myself and stop myself, but my body wasn't listening to me. Worst of all, I even threatened to hurt Yun, who was already scared to death."

Kudzu: Yeah, and she shrugged that right off pretty easily when she got home.

Ayaka: Yeah... she really did.

"Witchmon. I've heard of her. Quite a naughty thing, she is."

"I know, right? Turuiemon got the Dark Emblem off of me and got me back to normal, but I made Yun cry. Hard. Really hard. That's when I remembered everything. I scared Yun to death and made her cry! Well, her mom says all the noise and yelling and explosions kinda already made her scared, but I made her fright reach it's peak! No Digimon should ever do that to their human partners! Especially if they've been so kind to them...and I ruined it!"

Ryudamon: *sighs and shakes his head* Terriermon, stop. You've already had this conversation twice already...

"But you were under the Dark Emblem's control, weren't you? I'm sure you weren't able to stop yourself from doing such things."

"I was, but it doesn't change the fact that I made Yun cry! I don't ever...want to hear and see her crying ever again!" Terriermon again remembered the howls and wails that came from Yun's mouth. He didn't want to hear that ever again.

FanBeemon: Listen, I know you don't want that to happen, but you can't control the world. I mean, I couldn't save Big Bro when SkullScorpiomon attacked the Grand Hive, but I know he wouldn't want me to beat myself up over it. You just gotta roll with the punches, ya know?

"I don't believe it was your fault. Don't blame yourself. It was just a freak thing. How could you have known Witchmon was going to put the Dark Emblem on you? It's not like you can see into the future or anything, and there are Digimon who can do that."

"I wish I was one of them! If I had been more careful...and if I wasn't so vulnerable, none of it would've happened!"

"Blaming yourself won't solve anything. I learned that the hard way."

Esteban: Yeah, this digimon is definitely going to get a partner later, isn't he?

Kudzu: Yeah, he's got a backstory and therefore must be important.

"Really?"

"Yes. I have a friend named Bullmon. He's very short-tempered and easily angered, but he and I get along very well. He relies on me a lot because I'm able to calm him down before he causes a stampede. We sometimes have spars in which we ram our horns into each other so we can test our strength. Unfortunately, I went a bit too far and I poked him in the eye once. You should've heard him scream. Thankfully it didn't make his eye come out. That would've been gross.

Bruce: While I agree that popping an eye out is gross, I've seen Mama work at her clinic, and sometimes losing an eye happens when animals fight.

Ayaka: You're... pretty unphased by this, aren't you?

Bruce: Animals are just doing what's in their nature, who am I to judge them? Besides, I want to be a Veternarian too someday!

But I was so sad, kind of like how you are now. I was so afraid and sad, I didn't think he'd want to be friends with me anymore. I blamed myself for a long time. But then he got into a fight with some other beast Digimon and I overheard him say that I'm the only best friend he'll ever have. I was so surprised. Even after I nearly made him lose his sight, he still forgave me, yet I ignored him because I was too much of a coward to approach him. My heart burned with courage after I heard him say those kind words, and I stood up to the beast Digimon and scared them away. I felt awkward, but he exalted me. Despite what happened, Bullmon still believed in me and held me in high regard. I couldn't understand, but he simply said everyone makes mistakes, and it's a part of growing up, though we Digimon live on forever. After we make a mistake, we strive to fix them, get stronger, and shatter any weakness in ourselves. He understood that I had no intention of hurting him, so he forgave me."

Esteban: That last line pretty much summed up what happened, didn't it?

Kudzu: Yeah, it did.

"Wow..." Terriermon was impressed by Moosemon's story.

"The point is, little Terriermon, I'm sure Yun still loves you. From what you told me, I don't feel she is one to hold a grudge. Perhaps she knows you well enough to know that you had no intention of hurting her."

"But it doesn't change the fact that I DID try to hurt her!"

"Yes, and you failed to do so, which is great. Instead of letting it make you go crazy, you should strive to improve yourself and protect Yun with more gusto than ever."

Ryudamon: If only it were that easy... sadly, some people and digimon take Betrayal pretty hard.

Terriermon fell silent. He had to admit it. Moosemon is right. All Terriermon did is avoid Yun and blame himself all day, and it didn't get him anywhere or help him with anything. His dearth of self-confidence regarding the incident really made him dejected all day, even though Yun understands and doesn't blame him at all, which confused him.

Ayaka: Believe me, it confuses us too.

He then remembered about the stuff Yun goes through every day. Her sister yells at her every day for no reason,

Ayaka: *Frowns* I yell at her because she gets away with everything, bullies or not.

those two kids Nenji and Seiko harass her and bully her every day just to get back at her over silly reasons, her disability makes her stand out in the wrong ways, lots of loud noises pound on her ears and make them ring every day, and she's desperate for someone for whom she can confide all her secrecies and sadness.

Esteban: Yun has friends, while they may be busy sometimes, they have shown they're willing to do whatever it takes to make her happy.

Then he realized it. Yun forgives him because she's desperate. Desperate for a friend. Desperate for a special someone who won't push her away or interrupt her when she's talking or bully her or tell her to shut up and die or beat her up.

Bruce: *Starts glowing red again, as everyone else in the room backs away, especially as his green eyes start glowing red as well.*

Ayaka: Uh... what's happening to Bruce?

FanBeemon: H-he's about to channel Megidramon- long story short, Bruce has the power of the Four Great Dragons in our world, and Megidramon's power occasionally possesses him whenever he gets angry.

Bruce: *Growling now* You mean to tell me, that Yun Wakamiya, who has friends that support her, digimon that love her, and parents that let her have whatever she wants without question is desperate for a friend? What a load of horse shit.

Ayaka: Um.... Bruce?

Bruce: *Roars as wings of flame burst from his back.* You think you can just get away with this!? You think you're so alone that no one cares for you!? Don't make me fucking laugh! Yun, you're not desperate for a friend, you're just a little bitch who wants to wrap the world around your finger while you play the victim! Yun, I hate you! I don't care if you have Autism, you're just a mary fucking sue that has the universe on her side! When I get the chance, I'm going to watch you burn as I tear the suefluence to peices at the end of this story! You want to face a real monster? Then come face the boy who survived Megidramon!

Ayaka: BRUCE!

Bruce: *Blinks as he returns to normal, before blushing* Oh... um... sorry. I guess he got out again...

Kudzu: Huh, thought I'd be the one to explode first.

Terriermon knew that Yun wasn't desperate in a bad way. Everyone feels lonely at one point, and he knew very well that Yun felt very lonely, despite the fact that she has human friends who do care for her (in not-so-subtle ways, of course). And besides, if there is anyone to blame for this incident...

It would be Witchmon.

Bruce: *sighs* I don't have the energy to tear this apart right now...

Esteban: Yeah... uh... we should really talk to the Hulk about keeping Megidramon in check again...

Bruce: Sorry...

Yes! SHE's the one who put the Dark Emblem on him. She's the one who practically outran and outsmarted everyone. She's the reason Yun had to go through the horror of even hearing those loud noises. She's the one who made more cars explode and more glass break than anything. She's the reason Yun was so scared. True, Terriermon did fail at defeating her, but she outsmarted everyone, so he wasn't entirely to blame nor was everyone else either. It was understandable, really, that Witchmon managed to be stronger than everyone despite just being a single champion level. And Terriermon, more than anything, wanted to get back at her for forcing him to do things he didn't want to do, including make Yun cry! Yes! Terriermon would unleash his pain on Witchmon, the very cause of it all! He stood up on Moosemon's head.

FanBeemon: Unleash his pain? That... uh... *blushes*

Bruce: Uh, you ok FanBeemon?

FanBeemon: F-fine! Totally fine, dude!

Kudzu: I'd make a joke about the pain thing, but Bruce is way too young to hear it.

Ayaka: *facepalms*

"You're absolutely right, Moosemon. I'll go back home and reconcile with Yun. She's my friend and friends don't avoid each other," Terriermon said, his voice full of determination, as he leaped off of Moosemon's head. He stood up and looked down at the little floppy eared Digimon with pride in his eyes. He was proud of Terriermon.

"I'm glad. I laud you for your showing yourself clemency and forgiving yourself. Perhaps Yun will forgive you," Moosemon said.

Ayaka: That's a given at this point...

And just as Terriermon was about to leave, someone else got to him before he got to the house! It was Lucero!

"Terriermon! I've found thee!"

Ryudamon: Shouldn't Moosemon be able to recognize Lucemon as a digimon?

Kudzu: The plot-blinders are on, so that won't happen yet.

Esteban: Tell me someone recognizes him soon...

Kudzu: Next chapter, but that character dies before he can say the full name.

Esteban: *sighs* Figures.

Lucero, wearing his overalls, a white short-sleeved shirt, and sandals, found the clearing in the woods, along with Terriermon and Moosemon.

"Lucero! What are you doing here?" Terriermon asked as Lucero approached him.

"Looking for thee, of course! Thou has had me and Yun worried! I came to look for thee myself. Now come back to the house. Yun is asking about thee and...WHOA! Who is that?" Lucero at first reproved Terriermon for his disappearance but became frozen with fear as he laid eyes on Moosemon.

Kudzu: Um... Lucero wandered off before Yun could worry though, now that I think about it.

Bruce: Maybe the author forgot that detail?

Kudzu: Probably.

"What's wrong?" Moosemon asked.

"Don't worry, Lucero! This is Moosemon! He's not dangerous!" Terriermon explained, managing to mollify Lucero and make his fear dissipate.

"So he is why thou hast stayed in the woods?" Lucero asked.

"Yep!" Terriermon said.

But before they could talk more, a very loud rustling sound permeated the silent air in the woods. Leaves scattered all over the place, and something red was struggling and flailing around in the trees.

Esteban: *sighs again* Of course there's a battle... this story really is starting to get a bit formulaic.

Kudzu: Probably not as bad as a certain author's work involving ponies.

"Kyaaaa! Now my hair's all ruined! And I worked so hard with making sure it-Huh?" A very familiar and snotty voice permeated the air, which made Terriermon choleric.

Out from the tree came Witchmon!

She caught sight of Lucero, Terriermon, and Moosemon once she got out of the tree.

"Hey! I know you! You're that funny looking BLEEP! from before!" Witchmon exclaimed. Terriermon is gritting his teeth at her, looking absolutely incensed.

Ayaka: Who's she calling a BLEEP? Wait, that's a slur?

Kudzu: *shrugs* Apparently it's one for people with dwarfism.

Ayaka: Huh.

"WITCHMOOOON! You made me scare Yun to death!" Terriermon screamed.

"That's not my problem!" Witchmon retorted in a sassy tone, which fueled the flame that is Terriermon's anger even more.

Bruce: I mean, she doesn't really know Yun and was fighting for her life so... she probably didn't even notice in the first place?

"OF COURSE IT'S YOUR PROBLEM, YOU PROMISCUOUS WITCH! I'm gonna get you for what you made me do whether you like it or not!" Terriermon screamed angrily. He jumped on a tree, got to the top, and attempted to attack Witchmon.

Ayaka: Did... did Terriermon just slut-shame Witchmon?

Kudzu: Eyup. Witchmon is basically a victim of this from here on out.

"Blazing fire!"

"I am NOT promiscuous, you little BLEEP! Baluluna Gale!" Witchmon retorted back as she deflected Terriermon's sphere of fire with a ghastly gust of wind that came from her broom, sending him flying into Lucero's arms.

"Art thou alright?" Lucero asked.

"Yeah. I'm fine. But I'm not giving up just yet!" Terriermon exclaimed as he leaped out of Lucero's arms.

"But Terriermon! Thou cannot fight like this! Witchmon is very strong! Stronger than thou!"

"I don't care! I'll make her pay for what she made me do to Yun!"

Ryudamon: He's certainly putting revenge before reason, here...

FanBeemon: Uh... don't you have plans for in case you meet Phelesmon again?

Ryudamon: *nods* You have a point there, but in Phelesmon's case, he deserves it more than Witchmon at the moment.

But Witchmon wasn't convinced.

"Baluluna Gale!"

The tornado of wind she blasted from her broom is so strong, it knocked over some trees and even made Lucero get caught in one of the rigid stumps. The pointed edges left a deep, fresh wound on Lucero's left ankle. Terriermon was successfully caught by Moosemon who bit into one of his ears.

Ayaka: *sighs* Terriermon, Lucemon, run the fuck away! You're outmatched right now!

"Thanks Moosemon!"

"Don't mention it. Perhaps I shall help out! Hanging Twister!" Moosemon spun his horns around and made his own little windy tornado which, unfortunately, got eliminated by Witchmon's own attack.

Ayaka: Witchmon is still stronger, so I'm not surprised that Moosemon is outclassed here.

"I've had just about enough of this! I'm branding you with another Dark Emblem!" Witchmon got the crystal in her hand and swooped downward, descending before Terriermon and attempting to brand him once again with the Dark Emblem. Terriermon braced himself because Witchmon was coming down too fast for him to escape. Once he got the courage to open his eyes, strangely enough he didn't get branded. But he was appalled upon seeing who was.

Bruce: *sighs* I guess I saw this one coming...

FanBeemon: Yeah... it was kind of obvious who the victim of the week would be.

Kudzu: Yeah, and Moosemon unfortunately fits the Beauty=Goodness thing and will most likely be partnered with a kid/new friend of Yun.

Moosemon jumped in the way and took the brand, both saving Terriermon and succumbing to the Dark Emblem's control.

"Moosemon!" Both Terriermon and Lucero screamed as Moosemon fell to the ground with a Dark Emblem on his neck.

"Hmph! Perhaps this will keep you occupied. I'm finished wasting my time with you. Ciao! Kihihihihi!" Witchmon, having decided that she's had enough, flew away yet again. Like before, she left behind big trouble.

Ryudamon: So, does she die at some point?

Kudzu: I think so, but I'm not sure when yet.

Ryudamon: *sighs* So, she doesn't even get a chance to reform at some point, does she?

Kudzu: Nope, she exists just to be an enemy of the heroes and be slut shamed by them as well.

Moosemon reawoke and stood up, but his eyes are glowing a bloody red color and he roared like a lion. His roar echoed throughout the woods. Lucero was scared, but Terriermon wasn't.

Kudzu: Fun fact- but apparently Tiger Roars were used in the Lion King because Lion Roars aren't powerful enough. So, because of this, I'm now imagining Moosemon's roar being unimpressive.

"Lucero! Go and get help!"

"But Terriermon! Thou cannot fight him alone!"

"I can and I will! Now go!"

"Moosemon will-"

"I SAID GO! Can't you hear me?"

Lucero, realizing that arguing with Terriermon is futile, decided to run back to the house and get help despite his wounded leg.

Kudzu: And this is why you wear boots in the woods instead of sandals. Also, shouldn't his anklets offer protection?

Ayaka: Yeah, with how big they are, they should have, shouldn't they?

Esteban: Considering Lucemon's condition, I wouldn't be surprised if he's been severely weakened for some reason.

Kudzu: Yeah, most likely.

And the kids at the house aren't even aware that a brawl is going on.

Esteban: The house is near the woods. They should have at least heard trees fall.

The kids had left about a few minutes ago, and Hisako, Yun, and Lopmon are in the backyard, sitting on the deck, and enjoying themselves.

"Yun? I have a question."

"Yes, Lopmon?"

"Do your friends visit you when you were sick or scared often?"

"Yep! They've been doing it since the 3rd grade!"

"Wow. That must be wonderful."

Bruce: *takes a deep breath and exhales it* Megidramon already tore Yun a new one, I don't think it needs to be repeated.

"Yun's friends are good people," Hisako said.

"They sure are," Lopmon said.

"And speaking of friends...Mom, have you seen Lucero?" Yun asked.

"Come to think of it, last I saw him he was in the hallway watching you and your friends have fun," Hisako replied.

"I wonder why he didn't join us?" Yun asked herself.

"Perhaps he wanted to give you some space," Lopmon said.

Ayaka: Or because the plot said so, in order for you to be a Deus Ex Machina in Terriermon's battle.

They had no idea that the very person they are talking about is arriving this very moment.

"Yuuun! Yuuuun!"

Yun and Lopmon leaped to their feet and saw Lucero running into the backyard.

"Whoa! Speak of the devil!" Yun exclaimed.

Esteban: Well, Lucemon certainly isn't an angel, despite how he looks as a Rookie. *smirks*

She ran toward the tired out Lucero, who tripped and safely fell into Yun's arms when he finally reached her. Lopmon and Hisako approached him also.

"Lucero! What's wrong? And what happened to your leg?" Yun asked, noticing the bad wound on his foot (and his missing sandal). Lucero looked up at Yun...looking like he's about to cry.

"Yun! A Digimon's running loose! In the clearing!"

"The one in the woods?"

"Yeah! Witchmon put a Dark Emblem on it and now it's going nuts! Terriermon's back there fighting it!"

This made Yun gasp with fear. "EH?"

Ayaka: *glares* So, now you're scared? I highly doubt that... you idiot.

"I tried to get him to come with me since he can't fight that thing alone, but he wouldn't listen to me!"

Terriermon? Going up against a Digimon all on his own? Yun couldn't believe it. But seeing as though this is a situation she couldn't ignore, she decided to take action.

"Alright. Stay here with Mom while Lopmon and I go fight the Digimon," Yun told him with a straight face and handed him to Hisako. She grabbed her digivice and darted off, leaving a speechless Hisako and an injured Lucero behind.

Esteban: *holds up his gray and red D-Watch* At least Bruce and I don't have to grab our digivices when we need them, we have them on hand at all times.

They arrived at the clearing, but the sight scared Yun.

Ayaka: Sure it did.

"Terrier Tornado!"

"Horn Blade!"

Terriermon and Moosemon are going all out with their attacks, with Terriermon taking the most hits.

"Terriermon!" Yun screamed, which got Terriermon's attention.

"Yun!" He yelped back, and a second after that he was whacked by one of Moosemon's antlers. Thankfully the pointy parts didn't stab him. Yun ran toward the flying Terriermon and successfully caught him. Yun gazed upon him with nothing but worry.

"Terriermon! Wake up! Speak to me!" Yun exclaimed, but he didn't respond. She was relieved to find that he's still breathing. Not wanting to let him be attacked anymore, she laid him in front of a tree and got her digivice out. Oddly enough, the digivice made the lit-up lasso come out!

Ryudamon: While the D-Watches can't create a lasso, they can create purification beams that can stop mind control. Also, how convenient that the lasso comes out now.

FanBeemon: No kidding, dude.

"Good! Lopmon! When I catch this Digimon with my digivice lasso, that's when you attack! Got it?"

"Got it!"

Moosemon proceeded to attack.

"Horn Blade!"

Yun flicked her lasso at it, successfully catching it by the neck.

"Now!"

"Freezing Snow!"

Lopmon's miniature blizzard attack managed to freeze Moosemon's hooves to the ground and freeze the part of his neck in which the Dark Emblem is located. Unfortunately, Moosemon roared and flailed enough to make Yun's lasso dissipate and break out of Lopmon's ice. It's here that Yun sees Terriermon waking up and struggling to stand up.

Kudzu: This part reads more like story notes in an outline, than actual narrative.

"I...I will...defeat him..." Terriermon muttered as he struggled to get himself up. Yun, seeing her frail and injured little friend, ran to him.

"Terriermon! Stay down and rest! We'll handle it!" Yun told him.

"NO! This is my fight! I'll take him down!"

"Not in your condition!"

"I don't care! This'll make up for what I did to you last night, Yun! I promised myself that I'd never ever make you cry ever again!"

Ryudamon: That's a promise I doubt anyone can keep.

It hit Yun. Right there. Terriermon's fighting so hard against Moosemon because he's blamed himself for what happened last night. She never thought he'd take it so hard. But she could see it. An inextinguishable burning flame of courage flickering in both his blue opaline eyes and his heart. She didn't care that Moosemon is making a lot of noise and going crazy. She cared about Terriermon. Touched by his courage, she embraced him.

Kudzu: Opals. Aren't. Just. Blue. Also, funny how Yun isn't bothered by the noise right now...

"Terriermon...if you're gonna fight him, then I'll help you out. After all, we're partners...aren't we? Partners fight hardship together!" Yun muttered.

"Yes...they do," Terriermon replied.

"Now let's defeat this thing!"

"Let's do it!"

In a flash, Terriermon digivolved into Gargomon. Lopmon, compelled to help her brother, decided to fight with him. Again, Yun successfully caught Moosemon with her digivice lasso, managing to keep him in place. Gargomon and Lopmon attacked.

Esteban: Can she only digivolve one partner at a time?

Kudzu: Apparently. *takes note of this little detail for later*

"Gargo Laser!"

"Freezing Snow!"

Both attacks hit, but it wasn't enough to make the Dark Emblem go away. Lopmon looked at Gargomon with a smile.

"Gargomon...why don't I let you take the last shot?"

Gargomon nodded.

"Bunny Pummel!" Gargomon punched Moosemon in the neck, destroying the Dark Emblem and rendering him unconscious on the ground. Yun squealed with joy and leaped onto Gargomon.

Ayaka: And another victory for Yun. *shakes her head in annoyance*

"Yay! Gargomon! We did it! We did it!" Yun hopped up and down while hugging Gargomon. But she stopped when she felt him trembling. She looked up and was surprised to see Gargomon looking down at her with tear-filled eyes.

"Gargomon...?"

Gargomon finally took the plunge.

"Yun...about last night. I...I'm real sorry. I truly am. I...I was controled by the Dark Emblem. Witchmon put it on me. I...I would never hurt you intentionally! I didn't mean to make you cry!" Gargomon choked in between his tears. Yun, seeing his sincere and dejected eyes, smiled at him.

FanBeemon: I don't like this...

Ryudamon: Me neither... it feels fake to me.

"It's okay. I knew from the beginning that it couldn't be the real you. And besides, I was mostly scared because of the noise going on. You know, the explosions and the glass breaking and the yelling," Yun said.

"But...but I threatened you! And I made you cry!" Gargomon said.

"Yes, you threatened me, but that was because you were under the Dark Emblem's control. And I only cried because I was scared and wanted to let all my frustration out!"

"Is that all?"

"Yeah! Would YOU like it if you were trapped in a place full of loud noises you hated?"

"Nope. I wouldn't like it at all."

"Exactly! And I forgive you!"

Ayaka: *Stares* Yun... you...

Esteban: You saw it too, right?

Ayaka: That... that felt soooo manipulative! I just... I have no words to say to Yun's acceptance of her near death experience here!

Gargomon, touched by Yun's clemency and kindness, hugged Yun for a bit and then de-digivolved back into Terriermon. Yun proceeded to scoop the little floppy eared Digimon in her arms and rub her face against his, making him laugh.

"Besides, no matter what you'll always be my little friend!...and my little cutie pie too!" Yun said sweetly as she very gently tickled Terriermon in the abdomen, causing him to laugh.

Kudzu: So.. what happens when he becomes something not cute? Will you stick by those words? Cause digivolution trees are pretty damn fluid, ya know.

Ayaka: Since Ugly= Evil to the author, I highly doubt Terriermon will digivolve into something not deemed cute or majestic, otherwise it would make Yun look bad in case she does abandon her partner due to his appearance.

"Hey! Quit it! That tickles!" Terriermon exclaimed in laughter. Soon all three of them (Yun, Terriermon, and Lopmon) were on their knees laughing it up. This is what Terriermon loved best about Yun. Seeing her smile. It was basically the harbinger of Yun's kindness and genuine innocence.

Bruce: *glaring* she's not that innocent... Also, as bearer of the Crest of Kindness, I feel like Yun's shilling is trying too hard to make her seem great.

"So everyone's happy now!" Lopmon said.

"Yep!" Yun said.

That's when Terriermon noticed something.

"Look!" Terriermon pointed to Moosemon.

Moosemon is waking up! He got himself on his feet and looked at the trio with a sympathetic look on your face.

"So...this is Yun you were telling me about?" Moosemon asked, which made Yun confused.

"Terriermon...you know him?"

"Yep! We met just before he got attacked. We talked a lot too. This is Moosemon!"

"What a beautiful Digimon he is!" Lopmon exclaimed with a smile, which made Moosemon blush.

Kudzu: Of course his appearance is remarked upon.

"Oh no, I'm not beautiful at all. And it's an honor to meet you, Yun," Moosemon said.

"Same here," Yun said.

"Perhaps the human world isn't a bad place."

"Were you planning on going back to the Digital World?"

"At first I was...but now after seeing you and your Digimon getting along so wonderfully, I believe I'll stick around."

"Why?"

Kudzu: So he can become a partner digimon later on!

"I believe there's a human out there who wants a partner Digimon, and I happen to be that Digimon who wants a human partner. I think I will learn more about humans if I were to have a partner. Now that I know humans are real, I want to know what it's like to have a partner."

Bruce: Uh... translation?

Ryudamon: Because the plot says so.

Bruce: Oh.

Yun smiled at the beautiful white and blue deer Digimon.

"I'm sure you'll find a partner someday. But I prefer going after someone who'll actually like Digimon."

Ayaka: I feel like that was a jab at me.

Kudzu: Most likely.

"Yes. I'm sure there are humans who don't like Digimon, and I respect that. I suppose I should be going. Goodbye!" Moosemon said. Then he left, leaving Yun, Lopmon, and Terriermon behind.

"So...who's up for chocolate cake?"

"I am!" Both Terriermon and Lopmon exclaimed happily and ran back into the house to have a little snack.

Ayaka: Well, that felt a bit flat. What's left in this chapter?

Kudzu: *Glares* Just a moment with Witchmon that I find offense in.

Esteban, Bruce and their Digimon: *Looks in confusion*

But unbeknownst to them, Witchmon is still at large...and is now sitting on top of a house accompanied by another Digimon. A very ugly looking Digimon at that, in which it resembles a giant cockroach with big buck teeth and skulls on parts of it's body.

Kudzu: Of course it's ugly and evil.

"Aaaagh! I swear, these humans are more trouble than we thought, Roachmon! They're the reason why my Dark Emblems don't last long on the Digimon I catch lately!" Witchmon whined like a bratty little girl. The ugly roach Digimon, Roachmon, sat next to her.

"It sure does explain why the Digimon we git disappear after we put them Dark Emblems on 'em! And I sure din' think humans existed! Now I'm 'a convinced they do! Our Master's gonna be spittin' mad if he found out about 'dis!" Roachmon explained in a very poorly constructed and non-articulate statement.

All but Kudzu: *just stare at what was just written*

Kudzu: As a Southerner, I am offended by this dialogue. Author, if you think for a moment that Southern Dialect means that a person is a moron, then you have another thing coming. You seem to think stereotypes are perfect characters, and I find that very, very annoying to think about since they aren't. They are offensive as hell.

"But our master doesn't believe in humans so he won't believe us!"

"Not as long as we got some solid proof! But for now, you's a focus on puttin' those Dark Emblems on Digimon while I find some durn good evidence that'll convince Master to believe that humans are real! That or maybe come up with some kinda plan to get rid of those pesky meddlin' kids!"

"You got it! You may look incompetent but you really are smart inside!" Witchmon flew away when she said that statement, which made Roachmon very choleric.

Kudzu: *glares* Y'all are gettin' into dangerous territory now...

"HEY! I ain't no incompetent! Yous a come back here NOW, Witchmon!" Roachmon yelled angrily.

It seems there's a bigger force behind these Dark Emblems after all.

Kudzu: *watches as the boys and their digimon partners leave her and Ayaka alone.* Well, that's it for the chapter.

Ayaka: What happens next time?

Kudzu: A chapter focusing on Kosuke, a rip off of the first boss fight of Digimon Adventure, and from what I noticed while reading ahead, some... horrifying implications.

Ayaka: Spitefic worth implications?

Kudzu: Not yet, the next spitefic is going to be after your boyfriend, Shunji properly appears.

Ayaka: *sighs* alright...

Kudzu: Anyway, that's all for now- seeya next time folks.

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When the group dropped Yun off to her house, still wailing and crying like a helpless child, night fell. Yun basically ran into her room and clutched Lopmon and Terriermon tightly as she cried away all of her frustrations. Lopmon didn't mind, but Terriermon silently did. He felt absolutely rueful and guilty about the whole incident. How could he have succumbed to Witchmon and her Dark Emblems so easily?

Esteban: You were a rookie, and so far the digimon shown to fall under the sway of these emblems have been Rookie, Champion and an Armor Digimon. We don't know the limit of the emblems power, so for all we know, you were the designated victim because of your level, and in theory it's possible that a stronger digimon such as an Ultimate or Mega could be able to resist the effects.

Ayaka: *blinks* Huh, that's... a good guess, I think.

Esteban: I have the Crest of Knowledge, being smart is part of the territory.

Ryudamon: Having the Crest of Knowledge doesn't stop you from doing stupid things though...

Esteban: *sighs*

Well, the ability to think apparently doesn't keep people from being dicks sometimes. Especially if it gets to sb's head.

And worse yet, it gave him the audacity to actually threaten to hurt sweet and magnanimous Yun, who did absolutely nothing to deserve all the fright she had to endure!

This is ruining what happened last chapter, where even I felt for her.

but it wasn't enough to fill the guilt-sized hole in his heart.

Kudzu: I hate the Goddamned Hole, and I've only seen a sporking of the Twilight Saga...

Esteban: Why didn't you read the actual book?

Kudzu: I dealt with Twilight Fans in high school. I was turned off the stories the moment I heard that the vampires sparkle. Besides, Castlevania's Dracula is superior!

He didn't even bother to eat the crust (Yun never eats the crust).

1. You hate that "hole in the chest" yet you are a Jojo fan. Kakyoin and Bucciarati did angst while feeling a hole in their chest... ok, that was very mean.

2. Oh, having read the sporking, the sparkly vampires are the least shitty thing about it. Especially when compared to pedophilia.

3. This parenthesis was more bearable than others. Either I am getting used to them or it's because it was not in some climax this time (when they are truly shit).

And besides, if there is anyone to blame for this incident...

It would be Witchmon.

I actually agree with that.

Kudzu: Probably not as bad as a certain author's work involving ponies.

Whom I struggled not to reference in the previous thing I commented on. There AND when I saw southern accent flanderized.

"OF COURSE IT'S YOUR PROBLEM, YOU PROMISCUOUS WITCH! I'm gonna get you for what you made me do whether you like it or not!" Terriermon screamed angrily. He jumped on a tree, got to the top, and attempted to attack Witchmon.

Ayaka: Did... did Terriermon just slut-shame Witchmon?

Kudzu: Eyup. Witchmon is basically a victim of this from here on out.

"Blazing fire!"

"I am NOT promiscuous, you little BLEEP! Baluluna Gale!" Witchmon retorted back as she deflected Terriermon's sphere of fire with a ghastly gust of wind that came from her broom, sending him flying into Lucero's arms.

Behold, the battle of the slurs!

Yun smiled at the beautiful white and blue deer Digimon.

"I'm sure you'll find a partner someday. But I prefer going after someone who'll actually like Digimon."

Ayaka: I feel like that was a jab at me.

Leah: You will always be welcome to our club, Ayaka.

It seems there's a bigger force behind these Dark Emblems after all.

Show, don't tell.

Kudzu: Of course it's ugly and evil.

"Aaaagh! I swear, these humans are more trouble than we thought, Roachmon! They're the reason why my Dark Emblems don't last long on the Digimon I catch lately!" Witchmon whined like a bratty little girl. The ugly roach Digimon, Roachmon, sat next to her.

"It sure does explain why the Digimon we git disappear after we put them Dark Emblems on 'em! And I sure din' think humans existed! Now I'm 'a convinced they do! Our Master's gonna be spittin' mad if he found out about 'dis!" Roachmon explained in a very poorly constructed and non-articulate statement.

All but Kudzu: *just stare at what was just written*

Kudzu: As a Southerner, I am offended by this dialogue. Author, if you think for a moment that Southern Dialect means that a person is a moron, then you have another thing coming. You seem to think stereotypes are perfect characters, and I find that very, very annoying to think about since they aren't. They are offensive as hell.

I see two offensive stereotypes and don't know what to skewer first.

kahran042

Esteban: I think you mean, mane, author.

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/mien

kudzumac

Ah, thanks for letting me know I was wrong on Mien.

You're welcome. Always glad to improve vocabulary. :)

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