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Kudzu: Hey again everyone and welcome back. Joining me and Ayaka today are Musette Armonia, Splashmon and MedievalDukemon/Guiltaka.

Ayaka: Does.... Musette have two digimon partners like my sister, Yun?

Guiltaka: No, it's nothing like that- my partner, Alan, is unable to speak normally, and so he cannot provide commentary like the rest of us.

Ayaka: Does he have Autism?

Guiltaka: No, he's an Inhuman- a variant of human from our world that have super powers. Alan's being related to his voice as he used to speak in an alien song.

Ayaka: Used to? What happened?

Musette: My step-brother happened. I befriended Alan when were here sixteen, my bastard of a Step-Brother sent me to Scotland to a fucking cult, and he tricked Alan into coming to our house where he knocked him out and cut Alan's tongue out.

Ayaka: Holy shit...

Splashmon: Indeed, it's rather awful. In any case, Ayaka, isn't something special happening in this chapter?

Ayaka: *smiles* Yeah! My Boyfriend appears!

Musette: Your boyfriend hid a digimon from you, and you still love him?

Ayaka: Yeah. After some time to think, I just realized I can't see myself without my Shunji, so... I want to try and save him after this chapter.

Splashmon: Well then Darling, and Miss Kudzu, we should get started, shall we?

Kudzu: Yeah, snipping the author's notes again, so... Roll Episode.

EPISODE 13: Boyfriend Blues

Musette: Trouble in Paradise, Ayaka?

Ayaka: *Shakes her head* No, besides the digimon thing, things should be fine. I hope.

However, Yun wasn't just enjoying being in the sky with two champion level Digimon. She is in a pensive state, and thoughts were lingering around in her mind like evil preying monsters. Thoughts about Devimon, Witchmon, and the master they keep talking about. Yun kept on ruminating. Questions were arising in her head. Why was defeating Devimon so facile? Why is Witchmon supposedly stronger than Devimon, who's supposed to be sickeningly stronger and more corrupt than her? Who is this master they keep talking about? Is Witchmon putting Dark Emblems on Digimon just so they can become their master's servants? Is the Digital World in imminent danger? But one question stood out like a sore thumb that got hit by a hammer.

Splashmon: To answer the questions about Witchmon- Sheer strength, as Dorumon noted last time in the collective notes last time, isn't everything. She may be stronger than Devimon because she, unlike him, might have actual strategical skill. The way you can't wrap your head around that makes me think that Witchmon is another buttmonkey despite her being competent.

Ayaka: So... basically the author hates other women?

Kudzu: Probably, yeah.

Why did Devimon attack Lucero and claim to actually know him?

Devimon's evil words echoed in Yun's head.

"YOU SHOULD BE DEEEEAAAAAD!"

"Lu-Luce-"

Guiltaka: Because Lucero is Lucemon. Yun, you should know more about Digimon lore since you're such a fan, so how can you be so idiotic?

Kudzu: Because drama and a fake mystery.

No. She couldn't believe it. Lucero's human, and only human.

All: *laugh*

Splashmon: Obvious twist is sooo obvious, little Yunie. Don't deny it, you just don't want to believe it because it could turn your little imprint into a doomed relationship.

Ayaka: How do you break an imprint, anyway?

Kudzu: Sadly, the only known way to break one after it's set in is to kill one half of the imprint.

Ayaka: Oh... so... Yun might die after we've finished sporking this?

Kudzu: It's possible, yes. Alternatively, we could end up deleting Lucemon to break it as well. Hate to say it, but sometimes breaking an imprint can become a sadistic choice, I guess.

Ayaka: What about other times?

Kudzu: *Thinks for a moment.* Well, depending on the relationship the Imprint causes, it can be pretty damn easy to decide who dies and who lives. Not giving any examples or else we'd be here all day, but let's just say there are some fictional relationships that are either iffy as hell or outright gross.

No way could he and Devimon have known each other. It must be some other person or Digimon whose name began with Luce. But she didn't know who that could be.

All: *facepalm*

Ayaka: Yun, you're a digimon fan. How could you not have heard of fucking Lucemon by now!?

Kudzu: Because the plot said so.

Despite her amassing thoughts, she kept it together and decided to talk about this at the next scheduled Digimon Brigade meeting. She remembered that next week Hisako is off work, so she could invite her friends over to her house whenever she wanted. It was going to be wonderful. It wouldn't be JUST a Digimon Brigade meeting. It would be a nice little friend get-together. Yun had never been able to invite this many friends to her house before, so she was totally set on this idea. Lopmon looked up at her.

Ayaka: *Sighs* Really wish we knew what Mom did for work.

Splashmon: Well, she could be a Madame of a---*Gets smacked by Musette* Ow!

Musette: Splash, don't joke about that.

Splashmon: *Pouting* I was only going to suggest it in jest anyway.

Guiltaka: *sighs* Splashmon, get your mind out of the gutter.

Ayaka: Hey, if Splashmon is from Witchelny, why doesn't he have a name like Guiltaka and Dynesti?

Splashmon: I keep my real name to myself because it's embarrassing and hard to say- besides, I like being called Splashmon instead.

"Yun?"

"Ah! Wha?"

"Is something wrong?"

"No. I was just thinking about some things. That's all."

Lopmon cocked her head to one side. "It's about Devimon, isn't it?"

Guiltaka: *shakes his head* And it seems that we're about to get a rehash of what was just told to us in the narration.

Yun sighed and conceded defeat. "Yes. I just don't get it."

"Me neither. If it's about how we were able to defeat Devimon and not Witchmon, I speculate it's because most of us didn't digivolve and Angemon's holy powers eliminate all traces of evil much easier. Perhaps next time we see Witchmon, it will be easier for us to defeat her," Lopmon explained kindly. Yun smiled and stroked her little brown head.

Guiltaka: As said before, sheer power isn't everything, and as I recall, Gatomon is also a holy beast digimon with holy power of her own.

Kudzu: *double checks the wiki* Yup, Gatomon is indeed a Holy Beast. The author however, probably forgot that detail about Gatomon so that Kosuke's partner wouldn't be upstaged in his debut as Angemon.

"You're probably right," Yun said.

"I'm hungry!" Terriermon suddenly exclaimed, which scared both Yun and Lucero. Afterward, Yun chuckled a bit.

Kudzu: *conjures up some snacks for the sporkers* Well, if anyone else is hungry, go one and dig in.

"You're just dying to grab dinner, aren't you?" Yun asked.

"I sure am! I want some food! All the fighting sure made me hungry!" Terriermon cried out with a smile.

"Don't worry. We'll be home soon. Then you can eat whatever's on the table!" Yun told him. Kosuke, hearing this by accident, drooped his head downward a bit.

Musette: Oh right, Kosuke's drama. *Opens up a bag of chips made from peas*

"I wish I could eat whatever's on the table whenever I please," Kosuke muttered. Yun heard it and immediately felt guilty.

"Oh! No! I-I wasn't saying that to be mean or anything, Kosuke-kun! Really!" Yun pleaded and Kosuke smiled a bit.

Musette and Ayaka: Sure you weren't, Yun.

"It's okay. I'm not mad. Quit worrying so much, Yun. It's cool," Kosuke replied. All of a sudden, Angemon stopped and dropped Yun, Lopmon, Terriermon, and Lucero off onto the front yard.

"This is your stop," Angemon said.

"Thanks for helping us! Have a nice evening!" Yun said.

Guiltaka: I'm honestly surprised no one noticed the recent monster battle, nor the angel and giant bird flying around.

Kudzu: We're still early in the story, unfortunately, so I guess, somehow, the masquerade is only chipped in places.

"We will!" Kosuke said as he waved goodbye and left with Angemon carrying him. Birdramon left too. As Yun turned to look at Lucero, she noticed Lucero looked rather dazed and somewhat confused.

"Lucero?"

"Ah! Uhh..."

"You're spacing out. I can tell."

Lucero blushed a bit. "I...I guess I am."

Splash: Oh-ho-ho! It seems that Lucemon is fighting against the imprint here! Either that, or his convenient amnesia is starting to fade.

Kudzu: Not likely on the second one.

Yun gently took him by the hand and led him inside the house. She noticed a black Mercedes Benz on the street, but she didn't think much of it. Probably someone who knew the neighbors who parked in front of the house because their cars took up too much space. Sometimes this happened a lot.

Musette: Since a Mercedes isn't a Japanese car and probably considered an import, is this just a way to show how rich Shunji is?

Ayaka: Probably, I still don't remember much about my boyfriend, other than his name, his looks and that I still love him.

Splashmon: Don't worry Ayaka, I'm sure you'll remember things soon enough, Darling.

But when Yun got inside...she yelped.

"EEEEHHHHH?"

Splashmon: She saw me, in all my fabulous glory!~

Ayaka and Musette: *chuckle*

There's a boy sitting in the living room! Acting like it's his house! Watching TV! MTV to be precise (which Yun hated). The boy is of 16-17 years of age, with very short jet black hair which looked rather shaggy, and blue eyes like the ocean and sky. Sometimes they really did look as if they had stars in them. The boy's long, slender legs stuck out from the big couch, along with his arms. He wore a long sleeved white shirt underneath a beige sweater vest, deep blue pants, and big white and blue sneakers. Right when he laid eyes on Yun and Lucero, he literally hopped out of the couch like he was Willy Wonka. He stood before Yun with a big, bright smile on his face.

Ayaka: Eeeeee~! Isn't he handsome?

Musette: I think you need to see this chapter with an unbiased view of things, Ayaka.

Ayaka: Hey, there's a chance we could still rescue him, right?

Kudzu: Yeah, also, about the Willy Wonka line- we talking Gene Wilder, Johnny Depp, the Broadway Musical version or the original literary form of him?

"Oh ho ho! Would you look at that! If it isn't my girlfriend's dear little sister, Wakamiya Yun-chan!" The boy exclaimed in a suave but rich teenage boy voice as he hopped in front of Yun and greeted her happily. Despite this, Yun and Lucero were still shocked beyond their little minds.

Musette: *looks between the screen and Splashmon in confusion* Splash... do... do you have a human counterpart?

Splash: *clearly offended* Oh please, I highly doubt that Ayaka's boyfriend Shunji is anything like my fabulous self!

"A-A-A-A-Anjo-san..."

"Aw, come on! Don't be so formal! Feel free to call me Shunji-kun! You are Ayaka-chan's sister after all!" The boy, Anjo Shunji, exclaimed happily.

"Ummm...what are you doing here...?" Yun asked in a low, confused voice.

"I just happened to be in the neighborhood and felt like visiting! By the way, have you seen Ayaka-chan by any chance?" Shunji explained.

Ayaka: *smiles sadly* I'm not even in the world anymore, replaced by Splash's puppet. I... I'm afraid he hasn't noticed yet.

Splashmon: *puts his arm around Ayaka's shoulders* Don't worry, I have plans on how to snap him out of the Suefluence, Ayaka Darling, I'm sure he'll see the light soon enough.

"Last I checked she said she was going to your place," Yun replied, not very pleased with Shunji's appearance in her house.

Musette: Why doesn't Yun like your boyfriend, Ayaka?

Ayaka: I... honestly have no idea yet. I assume it's because he makes me happy.

"Is she? Well, I better text her because I don't want her going all the way up north...Oh! What's this?" Shunji pulled out his black cell phone and attempted to text Ayaka, but soon noticed Lucero and immediately beamed with joy.

"Wow! Aren't you smoking hot! Are you Yun-chan's boyfriend?" Shunji asked.

All but Ayaka: *stares at the screen in confusion.*

Ayaka: Uh... he's probably joking. I hope he's joking here. *phone buzzes* Oh, looks like the puppet and me both got Shunji's text! *The phone buzzes again* and the puppet is on her way to my house again.

Splash: That's Inky II for you, always embracing a role whenever I have them play one!

Lucero opened his mouth wide with shock, and Yun screamed and pulled him away.

"He is NOT my boyfriend! Quit getting stupid ideas, Anjo!"

"Shunji!"

"Whatever!"

"Uh...?" Now Lucero was just blown away by this strange turn of events. Yun was just ticked off.

Ayaka: *smiles* This is honestly pretty refreshing, seeing my sister annoyed for once!

Kudzu: Enjoy it while it lasts, Ayaka.

"Do you just LOVE coming into people's houses without knocking or getting permission? You nearly had me thinking you were a robber!" Yun reproved in a stringent manner. But apparently Shunji is totally unfazed by Yun's dismay.

Splash: My, I think I'm beginning to see why you like Shunji, Ayaka, he's certainly not willing to bow down to Yun's mood.

Ayaka: Which means he could still be saved!

"It's my girlfriend's house!"

"SO? Don't you think you should be running back home before Ayaka walks in and gets the wrong idea?"

Guiltaka: Wrong... idea?

Ayaka: *remembers something and turns pale* Oh no.

It seemed Shunji wasn't hearing a word she said, because he quickly grabbed Terriermon and began inspecting him.

"Oooh! Are these stuffed animals? They're so cute! Definitely your thing!" Shunji said with a smile as he hoisted Terriermon into the air, which further irritated Yun. She grabbed him and attempted to shove him out.

"Go on a date with Ayaka or something before she walks in and thinks you're cheating on her with me!" Yun exclaimed. But an unlikely voice responded to that.

All but Ayaka: *replays what Yun just said, just to make sure they didn't mis-hear it*

Musette: Uh... Ayaka?

Ayaka: Yeah?

Musette: Anything you want to explain to us?

Ayaka: *Sighs* I... I think the author is painting me as to be so damn paranoid that it also might paint Shunji as a monster since my sister here is eleven. Shunji shouldn't even be interested in a kid, and I trust him that much... the fact that the author is willing to go that far just to make me look bad... is fucking creepy.

"Yun! Don't push Shunji-kun out like that! It's rude!" It was Hisako who said it.

"It's even MORE rude to just barge into the house without permission!" Yun retorted.

"He knocked and I let him in," Hisako retorted back.

Shocked into silence, Yun looked up at Shunji with an even more choleric look.

Splash: *laughs* My, my, it seems for once, Hisako is showing a spine for your sake, Ayaka!

Ayaka: Yeah... I have a feeling it won't last though.

"Why did you never say so? Oh wait! I know! You were too busy acting like an egocentric prince!" Yun muttered with her teeth grinding against each other, to which Shunji simply did not care about. He continued to smile. He very gently pushed Yun off of him.

Guiltaka: Yes, this is definitely giving me feelings of Splashmon. *conjures up a bottle of whiskey, ready to take a swig if needed*

Splashmon: I keep telling you, that I do not think I'm anything like Ayaka's boyfriend!

Musette: Why do you call her Darling though?

Splashmon: Because I'm just friendly like that, and she needs someone to make her feel special after being the scapegoat, besides her secret-keeping boyfriend!

Ayaka: Thanks Splashmon, though, I really, really hope we can get my Shunji out of there.

"I would've said so to calm you down, but I guess I WAS acting a little self-centered. Thanks for letting me know! Now to text Ayaka and let her know I'm at her house! Yippee!" Shunji happily skipped off into the dining room like a little child, leaving Yun, Terriermon, Lopmon, and Lucero, all alone and totally blown out of their minds in the living room.

Ayaka: *feeling the eyes of her fellow sporkers upon her* He's... a little eccentric.

It was Terriermon who took the mighty plunge.

"Who's that?"

"My...sister's...insane...boyfriend..." Yun replied.

Ayaka: He's not insane!

"What's a boyfriend?" Terriermon asked.

"A boy who goes on dates with a girl in a romantic fashion," Yun replied. Hisako came into the living room again.

Kudzu: Wow. Author, you do realize that the LGBTQ exists, right? Cause, in 2011 Boyfriends could have other boyfriends, and girls can date girls, other sexualities exist.

Splash: And what, might I ask, is your sexuality?

Kudzu: I'm Asexual, while you, Splash, happen to be an equal-opportunity asshole.

Splash: Hmph, least I'm not a bigoted one.

"Where's Kosuke-kun?" Hisako asked.

"He went home already," Yun replied.

"Aww. I wanted to prepare a bag of food for him. Well, I can always make one and drop it off at his house later," Hisako said as she went back into the kitchen. "Oh! Dinner will be ready in a few minutes, dears!"

"Oh goodie," Yun muttered in a not-so-pleased tone of voice.

Ayaka: Of course, my crappy family has dinner without me.

Dinner came and went, but it seemed to drag on for a long time for Yun. Partly because Shunji sat next to her and partly because Terriermon and Lopmon are under the table. Yun took care to quietly slip some food under the table for them, but it didn't feel right. She did not like Shunji. It wasn't because he was Ayaka's boyfriend. In fact, she loved this. Plus Shunji is practically-no, absolutely-the ONLY person in this entire world (or universe) whom Ayaka didn't scream or yell at on a regular basis every three seconds. They could go on dates and do whatever they wanted, and Yun didn't care one bit about what they did. But what annoyed Yun is the fact that Shunji is acting like her house is his house and acts all flirty and over-friendly toward everyone, including Yun! Yun didn't like the way he approached her a few minutes ago when she walked in. Another thing she hated was the moments when she was alone with Shunji. Whenever Ayaka would walk in, she would gently shoo Shunji away and then scream at Yun like a ferocious animal, accusing her of making a move on him or influencing him in some way.

Ayaka: I mean, now that I know that the Suefluence is a thing, Yun may be influencing and not acknowledge what she's doing. Also, I don't like how the narrative is painting me here, I mean, I may not get along with Yun very much, but there has to be a reason why I'd think she'd make a move on my boyfriend, right?

Musette: I'm a bit more worried about how the narration mentions that Shunji is supposedly flirty with everyone, even if he's just joking around. *glances at Splashmon*

Splash: *Catches the look* Oh please, I may be a flirt, but even I don't go so far as to go that far with children! I mean honestly, I may be a Gentleman Bastard, but even I have standards!

Guiltaka: As few as they are.

Now WHY in all the world would Yun EVER want to make a move on Shunji of all people? Shunji was never her type of man to begin with.

Ayaka: You're eleven, you shouldn't even be aware of your type yet Yun. Honestly, it feels more like the narration is treating my sister as more like a teenager instead of a kid.

Kudzu: Probably is.

Splashmon: This still feels like denial before anyone can make a comment about it to me.

And influence? No. Yun was never good at influencing people to do anything.

Splashmon: What you did to your parents when you explained the digimon to them says otherwise, Yun.

Yun had convinced herself of this. She couldn't influence someone to clean their room even if she wanted to. Plus, Yun didn't have any plans regarding getting a boyfriend. Not one. Ever. Not in her whole entire life. She even convinced herself she would never get married or have children. Yun couldn't handle babies. Noisy, bratty children with their incessant crying especially.

Kudzu: This... feels more like the author speaking here. Also, we all know that Lucemon is the love interest, so Yun's going to get a boyfriend whether she likes it or not.

Yun wanted no part of Shunji. Not even a little piece of him. Just as she was about to finish the rest of her dinner, Ayaka suddenly arrived...with, of all things, a smile on her face.

Splashmon: Oh! Puppet time!

Ayaka: I wonder how the Puppet Inky II is piloting knows how to act so well?

Splash: Oh, when I created the puppet, I just attached it to your mind and had it read any diaries or journals you have to get an idea on how you act. I mean, you're practically controlling it with your subconcious, and Inky II is just going off of that combined with the Suefluence it's weathering.

Ayaka: Huh. So that explains why my appearance changed when the fic described it back when Lucemon was properly introduced.

Splashmon: Eyup! Basically, our Puppet is also doubling as a spy, of sorts now that the world around it is developing slowly and surely as well.

"Shun-kun! I got your text! You should've told me earlier you were coming to my house!" Ayaka exclaimed in a sickeningly sweet voice as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Well, sorry for being a lazy bum, dear Ayaka-chan!" Shunji replied sarcastically.

"You're not a lazy bum, dear! Everyone forgets!" Ayaka pecked his cheek and gave him a kiss. Yun looked away, disgusted.

Guiltaka: This is actually kind of adorable, and refreshing for the Puppet no doubt.

Kudzu: Enjoy it while it lasts, cause later this chapter, the Ayaka Puppet will be going back into angry mode.

Ayaka: Right... she has to act out discovering what she and I already know due to Splashmon- got to preserve the story to keep Yun in the dark, right?

Kudzu: Yeah.

Ayaka got dinner for herself as Yun finished hers. After that, Yun went into the living room and did her homework. English, science, and distribution properties were much better than the stuff going on between Ayaka and Shunji.

Kudzu: Pretty sure Distribution properties is more of a high school thing than an Elementary one... unless that changed. *Googles* Oh. It's taught as early as Third Grade. Guess my school sucked ass then.

Ayaka: When did you graduate?

Kudzu: Class of 2010 in High School. I don't want to talk about my college life.

Ayaka: Ok?

Secretly, Terriermon and Lopmon sneaked out from under the table (while being careful to not let Shunji or Ayaka notice them) and went to Yun's side. Lucero finished his dinner and joined Yun. They both did their homework. Perhaps this is a little homework date, without the mushy romantic stuff going on between Shunji and Ayaka. Lucero didn't know what went on between them, and held no desire to know, but they sure were sweet on each other.

Lucero finished his homework within 20 minutes, but stayed to help Yun with stuff she didn't get. It took her an hour and a half to finish, even with Lucero's help. But he didn't mind. He just wanted to be with Yun, not with the two teenaged lovebirds.

Splash: *Sighs* Looks like the Imprint has a hold on him again...

Unfortunately their ears could not block out a conversation Shunji and Ayaka had in the dining room, clear as day.

"So what's the deal, Shun-kun? You said something about moving into the area?"

"Yep! My dear sweet princess Ayaka-chan! I have wonderful news! I moved into my grandparents' house yesterday! I'm only about a quarter mile away from here!"

"That's great! I wish you could've told me earlier so I wouldn't have to take a cab!"

"Yeah. I wish I did too. But I was just so excited! I wanted to visit you and tell you face to face! Sorry for being such a bum."

"You're not a bum!"

"Anyway, my parents are going through some issues right now, so they sent me to live with gran and gramps! I'm pretty much spoiled in their house, not that my parents care, of course. But I don't mind. In fact, I love it! I'll get to spend more time with you!"

Yun scoffed at them silently in disgust. Ayaka smiled brightly.

Ayaka: Yun, your opinion about my love life doesn't matter, Though, since Shunji has a digimon partner, his moving into the area does feel convenient, I guess the author couldn't think of another way to get Shunji to more battles later on.

"Awesome! Now I don't have to live through these days being totally miserable about everything!"

"Those girls still givin' you a hard time?"

Ayaka: *starts remembering a little more* That's right... I'm being bullied at school too. Not that my family actually cares about that...

"YES! And it's not just them! The teachers are too! They keep saying stuff like 'Why can't you be more like so-and-so who always studies hard and gets help whenever she needs it?' and 'You should spend less time prancing around with you boyfriend and more time for your work' and 'Your grades are so low I can't imagine how your parents must feel! What a disgrace!' It's so stupid!"

Ayaka: Yeah... it really is stupid...

Musette: *Puts a hand on Ayaka's shoulder* Listen, Ayaka? I had a sucky step-brother who thought I should be shipped off to a Luddite Cult in Scotland when I was sixteen, just because he didn't like the boy I was crushing on. Be happy you get to have Shunji in your life, even if the rest of it sucks. We'll do our best to bring him here so you two can tear this fic apart together, ok?

Ayaka: Yeah. *Smiles* Thanks Musette.

"I know, right? But really, I don't like how the teachers treat ya, but I really think you should study harder. You wanna get a dance teacher's degree, don't you?"

Guiltaka: You wished to be a dance instructor, Ayaka?

Ayaka: Yeah, I remember that now too. I know my grades weren't great, but I still love dancing...

Splash: We do have a dance hall in the complex, perhaps we can help you practice there in between chapters?

Ayaka: Thanks Splash, I'd love that!

Musette: *smiles slightly* Splash, you're showing your kinder side again.

Splash: *Feigning offense* Oh please, a Gentleman Bastard must always know when to act as a good person to their friends and a total bastard to his enemies! I'm simply acting as a good person to my darling friend Ayaka!

Ayaka: You... you really consider me a friend?

Splash: Both you and my Witch, Musette are my friends, and I always like to be kind to them- and also avenge them when they are truly wronged. Yun's time will come, Ayaka, as will the time of all those that hurt you through our Puppet, and I assure you, it will be Glorious!

Guiltaka: *rolls eyes* Splash, I swear that whenever I think I start to understand you, you do something that makes me question everything I know about you...

Splash: Isn't it wonderful when I do that, though?

Guiltaka: No, not really.

"Yes. I do. But nobody's willing to help me. That's the problem. I can't find anyone who's willing to help me get my grades up. Mom and Dad are no help because they didn't learn this stuff in their day, and my little sister's not in my grade so she's no help at all."

"How about we work on some stuff tonight?"

"Sure!"

"I'll settle myself in your room. Alright? I'll wait for you! Yeehee!"

Happily and childishly, Shunji skipped into Ayaka's room. Ayaka put her plate away. Hisako sat in the living room to watch the news. Yun, Lucero, Terriermon, and Lopmon did so too, but for different reasons. Yun didn't know it, but Ayaka is right in front of her, staring down at her with a cold, choleric face and with her arms crossed. She extended one of them.

Ayaka: *Sighs* And of course, it's Bitch Time...

"Give them to me," She said.

Yun, Hisako, and Lucero became confused.

"Give what to you?"

"The beasts!"

"Terriermon and Lopmon?"

"Who else do you think I mean, BLEEP!? Give them to me!"

Immediately, Yun knew what Ayaka planned to do with them. She hugged them tight.

Ayaka: You don't know what I'm planning, Yun. Don't assume things. For all we know, the puppet might be trying to extract them from the story for de-brainwashing.

Splash: Hmm... that's a good point, Darling. Get them out of the story this early, and Yun would be severely weakened as a Sue since something that makes her unique would be gone.

"No."

"I said give them to me!"

"No!"

"I don't want Shun-kun getting any strange ideas with those beasts in here!"

All: *Stare at the screen in confusion*

Ayaka: That's... uh.... that's certainly an excuse to drive off suspicion.

Splash: Now I'm wondering what sort of strange ideas Shunji would get from Terriermon and Lopmon...

"He doesn't know! Besides, he already thinks they're dolls so it's okay! Quit worrying!"

Kudzu: Spoilers- he knows, but isn't saying anything.

Ayaka: Yeah, he has a digimon of his own, so I guess it makes sense that he'd recognize other digimon as well.

"NO! It's NOT okay, you brat!"

"Ayaka! Stop!" Hisako ran and held her back.

"You made a move on him, didn't you?"

"NO I DIDN'T! Stop asking me that! I don't even like him, nor am I interested in getting a boyfriend at all!"

Guiltaka: Lucemon is your love interest. You might not be interested now, but you're getting one whether you like it or not due to the imprint.

"That's a lie! You're trying to make Shun-kun cheat on me, aren't you? Ruining my life must be the best thing you've ever done!"

"Ayaka! That's enough! Go to your room and study with Shunji-kun. There's no need to antagonize Yun about every little thing that happens!" Hisako scolded strictly.

Ayaka: It's the suefluence that makes me antagonize her in the first place, mom! Can't you see there's something off about Yun, besides her autism!?

Splash: Yun's Suefluence has your parents wrapped around her finger, Ayaka, there's really nothing we can do...

Guiltaka: *sighs* Reminds me of my boys, in all honesty... though Aldamon at least realized what was happening and tried to get people to stop loving him blindly while his brother Piedmon gained all their hatred- all I could do to fight against it was become distant to a son I still felt love for. Being aware of a curse or Suefluence and being unable to do anything about it, is a terrifying experience, Ayaka. I pray to Quartette that your parents aren't in the situation that I was in.

Splash: Tell me, Guiltaka, how are your sons now that the curse is broken?

Guiltaka: they're reconciling, Piedmon's getting married, and Aldamon is trying his best to be a king that earns love from his subjects, instead of having it given to him blindly.

Splash: Well, tell Piedmon congratulations for me.

Guiltaka: I'd rather not.

"Fine! I'll go be with Shun-kun! Stay away from him, you brat! If you ever turn him against me, I'll wring your neck!" She yelled angrily.

"I don't even know HOW to do that!" Yun yelled back. And Ayaka walked away, leaving a frightened Lucero, a scared Yun, an irritated Hisako, and two confused floppy eared Digimon alone in the living room.

"Goodness! She actually thinks you're trying to turn Shunji-kun against her! I can't believe this! What in the world am I going to do with her? Seriously, what makes her think all these bad thoughts?" Hisako muttered.

Ayaka: *Sighs* I am so glad this place is helping me get therapy between chapters, because boy do I have problems as I remember more and more of the story... Also, Mom? There are several things going on that you never ask me about because all you care about is Yun. Also, the Suefluence affects me too, you know!

Then, as if a miracle had presented itself before Yun, there came a knock on the door. Yun answered it in light speed.

It was Otoya and Labramon.

Kudzu: And here's our heroes of the Chapter.

Ayaka: But... isn't this Shunji's debut?

Kudzu: Yes, but sadly, his partner doesn't get to evolve this chapter, but Otoya does.

Ayaka: Oh... *sighs* What drama does Otoya have?

Kudzu: Preacher Kid problems, I guess?

"Hi Yun-chan! Wanna go for a walk with me?" Otoya asked.

"SURE I WILL! Get me outta this house! PLEASE!" Yun wailed, startling Otoya a bit.

But Yun couldn't leave just yet. She had to get her coat, shoes, socks, cell phone, and digivice. Lucero too. But Yun couldn't wait to get out. When Shunji and Ayaka were around, the house was not the safest place she could be right now. Otoya, seeing the fear on Yun's face, said nothing. Instead, she smiled and took Yun and Lucero to the park.

Splash: Because Lucemon must get his Yun Fix to keep the imprint going.

Guiltaka: Also, this gives the Ayaka Puppet a break from your sister.

Ayaka: Yeah... also, it's evening, I'm pretty sure that elementary students shouldn't be out right now, anyway.

Kudzu: *holds up a gem* Author Bypass.

They sat on a bench. It was cold, but Yun didn't care one bit. She was just happy to be away from Ayaka, Shunji, and all the strange, teenage romance mushyness that came with it...and away from Ayaka's incessant and over-the-top yelling. She looked up at the evening sky. It looked very beautiful and exquisite with it's heterogeneous mixtures of pearl lavendar, mango orange, vermilion red, deep blue, and some tiny little specs of golden yellow.

Guiltaka: Yes, we know what the Evening sky looks like. Also, the author keeps misspelling Lavender for some reason. Also, shouldn't it be dark by now?

Kudzu: Yup, but then again, the author can't really understand the passage of time very well, since Yun needed a flash light at around 6:30 in the morning.

The beauty of it all helped to sooth and mollify Yun's aching heart a trifle. Something else did too. She didn't know it, but Labramon rubbed himself against Yun's face and even licked her a bit. Upon feeling this, Yun smiled at the funny-looking, magenta eared dog, with his caring indigo eyes and perfectly round magenta-colored tail.

"You look upset, Yun-san. Is something the matter?" Labramon asked politely.

"Yeah. You look as though something really killed your day today," Otoya said.

Splashmon: Of course Yun gets to complain to her friends, especially if it is to be a bitch about Darling Ayaka.

"You're right. My day was killed. Ayaka's boyfriend came to the house...and Ayaka keeps yelling at me. She keeps thinking I'm plotting to turn her boyfriend against her or make him cheat on her for me or something. Why in the world would I do that? I don't know where the heck she gets all these ideas from, but I don't like it at all! And besides, Anjo's not my type! I don't want a boyfriend! Ever! Especially not one who's a bit too flirty and over-friendly!" Yun explained. Labramon sat himself on Yun's lap, which Yun liked. Terriermon and Lopmon lay on top of him, which he didn't mind either.

Ayaka: Yeah. Yun is definitely not aware of the Suefluence.

Kudzu: Sues rarely are, if ever, aware of the influence they have on the world.

"I didn't know your sister was so uptight. And I thought my dad was uptight!" Otoya said.

Kudzu: Actually, from what I recall, Otoya's dad seemed pretty chill? Hold on, I need to double check something. *Checks the previous entries* Yeah, Otoya's dad Oujiro seemed pretty chill in Chapter 2 while her mom told Otoya to do her homework while the dad talked about the church choir. That... doesn't sound uptight at all?

"And moody, too! She keeps yelling at everything and everyone, including me, over the smallest little things! She's such a drama queen! I just don't get it, and neither do my parents!

Ayaka: Well, you'd fucking get it if you all just asked me what was wrong and listened!

It's bad enough when she's in the house, but when Anjo's with her, it gets worse. I'm sure he doesn't mean to make Ayaka get all uptight when he's around me and my family. I'm sure he's nice in his own way and doesn't mean for Ayaka to get all these messed up thoughts, but still!

Ayaka: *stares in shock* Is... Is Yun implying that Shunji is the one making me a bitch!?

Splashmon: Seems that way, Darling.

Ayaka: THAT BITCH!

I wish she'd stop yelling and blaming me for everything that goes on in her life! And not only that, she wanted me to hand Terriermon and Lopmon over to her. I think she wanted to throw them out so Anjo wouldn't see them or believe they're real. She already knows they're Digimon, which I did not intend for her to find out, so I guess she'd probably think Anjo would believe they're real too. But he already knows about them and assumed they were dolls. He even called them cute, so I didn't see any reason to worry," Yun explained again.

Ayaka: You don't know what I was planning, Yun. So don't act like you do.

Now Yun felt guilty. Guilty for even telling Otoya about this. Yun wasn't doing it to whine or be selfish or anything. Yun is certainly one who doesn't like keeping her feelings inside. She just wanted to get them out. Get them out so they wouldn't amass onto her heart so much.

Musette: Yeah, right. You're whining, Yun. The narration may say otherwise, but you are indeed, whining.

Yun stroked Labramon's fur gently, liking the feeling of it. Labramon seemed to like it too, as he kept his eyes closed throughout the whole spheal.

Kudzu: I'm probably wrong, but I'm pretty sure the author meant spiel instead of spheal, since looking up that word just brings up the pokemon.

At first, Otoya was surprised by Yun telling her this, but she smiled and put a hand on Yun's shoulder, even though Yun's shoulder is covered by her jacket.

"It'll be alright. My situation isn't as bad as yours, but I kinda know how you feel. See, I walked home from school today with a boy from 7th grade. Narumi Akira. He's really cool, and I like him. But my dad's kinda uptight about romance as well. Not like your sister, but to a small degree. Plus my next door neighbor Enishi-san saw the two of us walking together. I wish he'd mind his own beeswax! He told Dad all about it, and I had to go through a major lecture about 'the proper behavior of a young lady' and all that preachy stuff! So what if I like a boy? I didn't do anything wrong! Sometimes being a preacher's kid is tough," Otoya said.

Musette: *glares* Your dad was probably blindsided by you walking home with a boy a grade above you, who should be going to a different school than you since you're in Japan. Then again, you're too young to consider that idea. Also, I think any dad would worry when their kid starts dating, and give them the talk if they're teenagers as well.

"It's true. I saw the whole lecture myself, and I don't really think it was right of him to lecture her either, though he probably has his reasons. Maybe it's a religious thing," Labramon said. Yun couldn't help but chuckle a bit.

Guiltaka: Wish we could have seen this moment, instead of the story focusing on Yun.

Ayaka: Yeah, but then again, we probably wouldn't have met Shunji in-story as well until later in the chapter.

Kudzu: Yeah, that's sadly a good point. Also, Yun chuckling at this can be taken as her enjoying Otoya's misery. Just saying.

"That must hurt."

"It sure did!"

"Well, whoever this Narumi-san is, I hope everything goes well for you two. And sorry for telling you all of this. You probably don't like hearing me whine and stuff."

"No! You're not whining at all. And I'm happy you told me. That's what friends are for! They tell each other stuff and console each other! There's nothing wrong with that. Plus all you're trying to do is get it all out so it doesn't ruin your day. I totally get what you mean!"

"I agree. Thou never whines. Thou doesn't complain about everything every single day. That I know from experience!" Lucero said, backing her up.

"Yep! Yun doesn't go 'Oh! My life is over!' or 'Oh! I'm sooo angsty!' or 'Oh! Everything's stupid! Wah wah wah!' all the time!" Terriermon piped in, which made everyone laugh. The laugh certainly helped Yun as her chest no longer felt heavy or saggy.

All Sporkers: *glare at the screen*

Kudzu: Yun's been complaining about her problems since the story began. So, this is all bullshit.

"You sound funny, Terriermon!"

"Thank you!"

"Thy impression of Ayaka-san is very convincing!" Lucero exclaimed with a laugh.

Ayaka: *glares* Stupid Terriermon.

All three kids and three Digimon had a good laugh, then finally calmed down. Then Yun remembered something and looked at Otoya's green eyes.

"Otoya-chan. I've been meaning to ask...what were you doing outside?" Yun asked.

"I kinda thought I'd take Labramon out for a walk. Then I found your house and decided to visit. I guess I ended up being an answer to a prayer, huh?" Otoya explained kindly.

"Oh, you sure were!" Yun said.

"Yes! Thou art the very answer to our prayers, indeed!" Lucero backed her up. Otoya laughed again.

"Wow. Nobody's really told me that before," Otoya said.

Splash: Well, looks like it's time to spotlight on Otoya's troubles. *Sighs* Does all the kids in this fic have problems? Is none of them well adjusted and happy?

Kudzu: Rena might be... until she loses a leg later.

Ayaka: Wow. That's messed up.

Kudzu: Also a very long way away. So... yeah.

"Really?"

"Yeah. In my other town, kids my age often tell me that me being a preacher's kid was one of the unluckiest things around. They thought I wasn't normal or anything like them."

Kudzu: Wow. barely one sentence in, and we're already hitting BS levels. Being a preacher's kid is unlucky? Seriously? Also, what denomination is Otoya's father a preacher for? I don't think we get an answer to that in all honesty.

"How so?"

"Well, they thought a preacher's kid did nothing but help her preacher father, participate in sermons, help in Sunday schools, read the Bible, everything. I have no idea where they got those crazy thoughts, but it made me feel kinda lonely. Nobody really wanted to play with me. My teachers often say that no matter what, everyone's the same no matter the circumstances, but they didn't take it to heart. So what if my dad is a preacher? It doesn't mean I'm not a kid just like them. I guess that's one of the reasons we moved here. I'm glad I met you and the others, Yun-chan. Labramon, too!"

Guiltaka: Yes, praise the Sue because people shunned you for a stupid reason.

Yun was surprised. She never knew that Otoya herself had friend problems when she was a child. To her, Otoya is still just another girl, just like any other normal person. Wearing normal clothes (like how she's wearing her dark green jacket over a purple sweater and a long black plaid skirt going down to her ankles right now),

Musette: Yes, because we totally needed to know what she was wearing right now in parentheses.

doing normal things, learning normal lessons, everything. Why in the world would people think a preacher's child doesn't get any of those opportunities? Why in the world would people think a preacher's kid is the odd one out? Yun's autistic mind couldn't wrap around that strange idea. It couldn't comprehend it. Yun also knew very well that Otoya is quite the out-going and optimistic sort, never being beaten down by people's mean words or various other hardships. Yun liked that about her. She did not see why being a preacher's kid is so bad. But she knew one thing for sure: that Otoya is her friend and nothing else.

Guiltaka: Being the child of a priest isn't a bad thing, and I assume even priests let their children have a choice in their lives.

Kudzu: I get the feeling a soapbox moment is coming up.

"Those kids are wrong! A preacher is just another occupation! There's nothing wrong with that! And it doesn't make you any different from anyone else!" Yun exclaimed.

"Yes. I agree. People who work for God are just as the same as other people who have other jobs," Lopmon said.

Splash: You know, I'm surprised that Lopmon and Terriermon didn't ask about God.

Kudzu: Yeah, you're right. Normally the digimon are treated like moronic children in rookie form, but here they're just being a bit preachy.

"That's stupid! Who would think a preacher's kid is different from them? Whoever came up with that idea needs to be taught a lesson!" Little Terriermon piped in.

Kudzu: Knowing what's coming, Terriermon's "lessons" need not be taught.

"Perhaps they refused to learn that simple lesson and take it seriously. Even though everyone has different circumstances, everyone's the same. It doesn't matter who they are or what they are. They're all human beings," Labramon said.

"Doth thou truly believe what they say? Thou shan't believe it! Not at all!" Lucero exclaimed.

Otoya was touched. Nobody had ever told her these things before. Especially not in her old home town. Back there, once she saw the extent in which those kids' thoughts about her being a preacher's kid went, she lost all faith in them. She gave up on making friends. But meeting Yun and Labramon and all the others seemed to restore her faith in friendship. It also taught her that everyone's NOT the same. Everyone is different. She took it to heart really hard. She stroke Labramon's tail with her finger.

Ayaka: This... seriously feels like it came out of nowhere.

Kudzu: Yeah... it really does..

"Thanks for holding me in such high regard," Otoya said.

"You're welcome," Yun replied.

"Hey Yun-chan. I've also been meaning to ask...is it true you never leave the house on your own?" Otoya asked curiously.

Ayaka: This is also from out of nowhere.

Kudzu: Poor attempt at character development, I think. Or Damage control after someone pointed something out to the author.

"I did twice. And both those times I fought Digimon. Other than that, no. I never leave the house," Yun replied.

"Is that why you don't walk to school either?" Otoya asked again.

"Yeah. I'm afraid that I might get lost or some stalker guy might pop out of the bushes and kidnap me or do things that...I really don't want to mention," Yun explained. Otoya stood up.

Ayaka: HOW DO YOU KNOW THESE THINGS!? You're eleven! Getting lost is one thing that's understandable, but the stalker thing is what confuses me. And it doesn't even have to be a guy either!

"So you're planning on spending the rest of your life cooped up in the house?"

"Well...uhhh..."

"I have an idea! How about every once in a while we walk around town together to get you used to everything around you! How does that sound? It'll give us more time to bond with each other and our Digimon!"

"Sounds great. But...what will we do if-"

"My mom taught me a lot about this kind of stuff. See this little device on my jacket sleeve here?" Otoya showed Yun the small silver device with a black square button on her coat sleeve. "This is called an I-Safe. If someone confronts me and tries to kidnap me, I press the black button and it makes a siren sound, which makes the kidnapper think the police are coming and run off. How cool is that? Plus it'll grab other people's attention too."

Splash: This... feels like product placement. Does the device mentioned here ever come into use?

Kudzu: I... don't know yet?

"Sounds great."

Lopmon, Lucero, Terriermon, and Labramon looked at the square device on Otoya's sleeve.

"How very interesting!" Lopmon said.

"Cool!" Terriermon said.

"I had no idea devices like these existed," Lucero said.

"I've seen TV commericals for them lots of times," Labramon said.

"So what do you say, Yun-chan? It'll be fun! We can start when it gets a little warmer," Otoya said.

Ayaka: It's May, right? so shouldn't the weather be warmer already?

Kudzu: Yeah, I don't know why it's cold in this and last chapter.

Yun looked up at the evening sky, in which the yellow specs finally dissipated, then back at Otoya and smiled.

"Sure! I'd love to hang out with you! But I can't do it tomorrow though. Mina-chan and I have plans," Yun replied sweetly. But Otoya didn't seem to mind at all.

Musette: Kudzu? How long is the next chapter?

Kudzu: Thankfully, it's a lot shorter than this one is.

Musette: Good. Wish I could handle that one too.

"It's okay! I already knew about them because Mina-chan kinda told me about them in school today. Yay! It'll be so much fun! I guarantee it! Plus this'll help you figure out your way around town! I've walked around lots of times. I'm more of an outdoors person so it'll really help you a lot!" Otoya exclaimed happily as she clasped onto Yun's cold hands and shook them a few times. Yun didn't realize how soft Otoya's hands are. But it seemed Otoya saw the other way around.

"Oooh! Yun-chan! Your hands are soft!" Otoya cried out as she stroke Yun's tender palms.

"I...get told that a lot," Yun replied. Out of curiosity, Lopmon and Terriermon stroke them too with their own little paws.

"Indeed! Well then again, I knew they were soft and tender from the beginning," Lopmon explained.

Ayaka: Anyone else uncomfortable by the hand talk?

Everyone else: Yes.

"They feel like my ears!" Terriermon said.

Ayaka: Very uncomfortable now.

Labramon remained silent in their happy banter. He just lay on Yun's lap without a care in the world. But before he could relish the rest of the happy nap time he had left, a strange, ominous feeling raced through his veins and woke him up very abruptly. His long, curly tail stood up, and he hopped onto the grass. Terriermon and Lopmon's long ears both rose into the air and they hopped off of the bench too.

"What's wrong?" Lucero asked.

"There's a Digimon! One with a Dark Emblem! I can feel it!" Labramon edicted.

"Another Digimon?" Otoya exclaimed. They already had to deal with Devimon earlier today. How could another Digimon appear? But Yun didn't bother to sit around and ruminate.

Guiltaka: Well then, looks like it's time for our battle of the chapter. *Takes off his helmet, revealing a handsome face with gold eyes, short brown hair and patches of red scales as he sips the whiskey he conjured up earlier.*

Splash: Why Guiltaka! It's rare that you remove your helmet!~

Guiltaka: *Takes another sip of Whiskey* Honestly, I'm not really in public, so I don't mind sharing my face with others.

"Let's go find it!" Yun said.

Otoya nodded. The three kids decided to follow the three Digimon. But Yun began to notice something. As they ran, the scenery suddenly became familiar to her. She felt the urge to ask.

"Is this Digimon...at the train station?" Yun asked.

"I believe so!" Lopmon replied.

'Okay. Why is it that Digimon LOVE to appear in certain places? First the clearing in the woods near my house and now the station? Jeez!' Yun thought.

Ayaka: Don't spork the fic, Yun. That's our job.

Splash: Indeed it is, Darling!~

But when they arrived, the three Digimon suddenly stopped and pushed the three kids behind a tree.

"Wha? Hey! What are you-?" Otoya tried to ask, but they were so intent on getting them to hide behind the tree that they didn't hear. Once they got behind it, the three Digimon shushed them.

"Shhh!"

"What is it?" Otoya asked. Lopmon secretly pointed to what was in front of the station.

A very big, lemon yellow radish-like creature with long vines for hands, five streaks of red hair with light blue tips, red stripes on it's head, glowing red eyes, and a Dark Emblem on the bottom of it's belly. But that wasn't all that Lopmon and the others saw. Once Yun caught sight of what they saw, she nearly screamed, but Lucero quickly put both of his hands over her mouth, even though she continued to squeal very loudly.

Splashmon: Well, here it comes- the big reveal of the chapter.

Ayaka: I have a bad feeling about this...

Standing in front of the big yellow creature is another Digimon and...Shunji! Shunji, of all people, having a Digimon and fighting another one? Everyone was shocked. The Digimon that's standing in front of Shunji is a small dragon half his size with pale green skin, a creamy white belly, sharp claws, red Y shaped horns on the back of it's head, sharp teeth, little red dragon wings, and reddish orange eyes. In Shunji's hand is a green digivice, exactly the same kind as the others. Shunji stood behind the small dragon Digimon with a courageous look in his eyes and a confident stance.

"Now Dracomon! Barbecue this thing!" Shunji commanded. The Digimon, Dracomon, flew toward it to attack.

Ayaka: *sighs* Oh Shunji, you're so brave fighting a digimon right now!~

Musette: *Shakes her head* Get your head out of the clouds, Ayaka.

"Yes sir!" Dracomon replied back in a rather strange, raspy voice. The giant yellow Digimon attacked as well.

"Stink Jet!"

"Dragon Ember!"

A blizzard of yellow gas came out from the yellow Digimon's mouth, and a stream of orange fire poured out from Dracomon's mouth. Both attacks collided and repeled each other. Yun took the time to look up both Digimon's information on her Digivice.

"Okay. So the yellow Digimon is Vegiemon. He's a champion level, virus attribute, vegitation Digimon. His attacks are Stink Jet and Compost Bomber. The little dragon is Dracomon. He's a rookie level, data attribute, dragon Digimon. His attacks are Baby Breath and Tail Smash," Yun read the information displayed on her digivice, then put it away.

Kudzu: Actually, Vegiemon has five attacks on the wiki- Stink Jet and Compost Bomber being two of them. The other three attacks are Sweet Breath, which confuses a target, Sharp Leaf, and finally... "Party Time," in which it throws poop at an enemy.

Ayaka: Why would Vegiemon throw poop?

Kudzu: Because in the original virtual pet that Vegiemon debuted in, it was basically the Failure Evolution you get if you don't take care of the digimon in one of the V-Pets that was released. All the Fail Evolutions also throw poop, and evolve into some "Secret Digimon" for each pet, with Vegiemon's Secret Digivolution being Vademon.

Musette: What about Dracomon?

Kudzu: Getting to that one. Dracomon also has a third move called Great Strike, in which it enters a berserker state by touching the reverse scale on its body and fires a laser at anyone be they friend or foe.

Ayaka: Oh. So, I assume the author didn't include that move either because it would break the theme of the Digimon being sycophants to their partners, or because she didn't think of a use for it at the time?

Kudzu: Most likely, and the first option being the reason also robs us of character development since the Great Strike attack could be a center of conflict between Shunji and his partner.

"Yun-chan? Is that your sister's boyfriend?" Otoya asked.

"Anjo Shunji. Yeah," Yun replied.

"Wow. He actually looks pretty cool out there!"

"He...does."

Ayaka: You bet your ass he looks cool!~

Yun was shocked beyond anything she had ever felt before. She herself having Digimon is one thing. But her own sister's boyfriend, the laid back, lazy, flirtatious, over-friendly, and overly suave high school junior, of all people getting a Digimon? How in the world did it come to this?

Ayaka: Hey! Don't judge Shunji, there's more to him than meets the eye, Yun!

She watched as Vegiemon and Dracomon exchanged attacks and duked it out like the monsters they are. So many questions were running through Yun's mind like the Grand Canyon Rapids.

Musette: Shouldn't Yun be thinking of a Japanese river, instead of an American one?

Kudzu: That's the author's Americanism showing again.

Why would Shunji of all people get a Digimon? How did he handle it? Has he fought other Digimon with him? Worst of all, how was he able to hide it from Ayaka? Yun knew full well-no, absolutely well-that Ayaka would NOT like this. In fact, she could almost see, feel, and hear Ayaka screaming like a rabid animal at the top of her lungs if she were ever to see this little dragon standing before her boyfriend.

Splash: *glances at Ayaka* If I hadn't interfered, that may as well been true, but since I extracted and replaced you with a puppet, you were actually heartbroken by the revelation you couldn't really remember how you two met, as well as the fact that he kept a secret from you.

Ayaka: I'm still heartbroken by it, but... if I can get through to him somehow, to convince him to come back to the complex with me, then I want to be able to figure it out with him, at least.

Kudzu: Let's just hope the Suefluence isn't too strong around him.

But Yun also saw something else. As Vegiemon and Dracomon were fighting each other (Dracomon successfully managed to bite one of Vegimon's vines, causing him to roar in pain), Yun saw something else. Shunji is NOT acting like the laid-back and flamboyant boyfriend she saw back at home. Now he's acting like a very dignified and composed captain of some military army, looking totally calm, cool, composed, and confident.

Musette: Ayaka, your boyfriend is like some sort of superhero.

Ayaka: *sighs happily* I know, and this is why I love him. I mean, sure he can be a goofball around me and my family, but he does have this side of him, now that I think about it! He may not show it often, but this side of him is why I fell for him, I think.

Splashmon: *Pouts* Honestly, I think Yun might be preparing to unknowingly hit him with the Suefluence later.

Guiltaka: You sound Jealous.

Splash: I am not jealous. *crosses arms and flips his hair*

The look in Shunji's blue eyes showed no hesitation or fear whatsoever. How in the world did Yun not see this side of him? Why did she not like him before? She began to feel guilty about her distaste for him and his rather odd and peculiar and overly-affectionate behavior. But even so, it didn't look like anyone was winning this fight. Even Dracomon knew this as he looked at Shunji.

Musette: *frowns* It seems like Yun is starting to crush a bit on your boyfriend, Ayaka.

Ayaka: She better not be, I know she claims she doesn't do it, but if she actually does flirt with him? I'm going to be pissed.

Kudzu: I'm going to look ahead at the Shunji-centric chapters after this, or at least the ones I can tell are Shunji-centric, and let you know how things go, Ayaka.

Ayaka: Thank you.

"Shunji! This thing's nuts! What are we gonna do?" Dracomon asked. Shunji clutched his green digivice.

"We can't give up! Not yet! We can't let this thing go into town! Continue fighting, Dracomon! No matter what, this thing must be contained! I won't let it off the hook!" Shunji edicted proudly and confidently, which seemed to motivate Dracomon to continue fighting this deformed yellow vegetable.

Ayaka: *Sighs and has eyes for Shunji only at the moment.*

Splashmon: *Glares at the screen and growls* Yes Shunji, play the hero that's about to be upstaged by another character.

Kudzu: Eh, chapter 18 is when Shunji's partner evolves, and it's also a date with Ayaka.

Ayaka: *Squeals in delight*

Splash: I see... I may have to crash that chapter, just to see what happens in it.

Kudzu: You sure you're not jealous, Splash?

Splash: Course not, I just want to make sure Darling Ayaka doesn't get hurt by her boyfriend!

"Stink Jet!"

"Dragon Ember!"

Again, the attacks collided, and the kids watched from the sidelines. Unfortunately, as the stink jet faded, Vegimon flew into the air and attempted to jump Shunji. But Dracomon saw it coming, and he grabbed one of Vegimon's vines with his claws, spun him around for a bit, and made him fly into the building. The kids gasped when they saw this brave and chivalrous deed. Dracomon ran to Shunji.

"You alright?" Dracomon asked in a worried voice.

"Yes. I'm fine. Thank you, little buddy. You're awesome! But it's not over yet!" Shunji told his little dragon friend. But he saw Vegiemon prying himself out of the building and preparing himself for another attack.

"Compost Bomber!" He leaped into the air and shot a myriad of pink, ice cream-like blobs at them.

Guiltaka and Splashmon: *Visibly disgusted*

Ayaka: *grossed out* Those aren't ice cream, are they?

Kudzu: Nope. That's poop.

Musette: Ew.

Dracomon acted quickly and used another Dragon Ember to blow them away. But one of the vines caught Shunji! Vegimon leaped upward and wrapped Shunji in both of it's vines.

"Shunji!" Dracomon yelled.

Ayaka: Shunji! No!

Splash: Don't worry, Darling, he'll be rescued by your sister and her friend Otoya.

Ayaka: O-Ok... I just hope he's not hurt too much!

"Oh no!" The kids and Digimon exclaimed quietly. Unfortunately, a now helpless Shunji is trapped in the clutches of Vegiemon's thin but strong and merciless vines. Dracomon ran over to him.

"Let him go, you ugly beast!" Dracomon dug his claws into Vegiemon's vines and tried to pry them off of Shunji, but Vegiemon, seeing this noble and valiant attempt, decided to turn the tables on him. He threw Shunji at Dracomon, causing the both of them to fly into a tree. Both of them were injured. Shunji got himself up first and helped Dracomon get back on his feet.

Ayaka: *horrified* Shunji...

Guiltaka: Shame we don't find out how he and his partner were injured. The author might not realize how serious some injuries can get.

Kudzu: Least she didn't reference the Evil Dead Movies. That would have been a bit too far.

Ayaka: Why's that?

Musette: *pales a bit as she realizes what Kudzu means* I've seen the first two movies, and uh... it gets ugly...

Ayaka: Oh...

Splash: Well, since Shunji is a major character, we all know he'll survive in the story. Correct?

Kudzu: Pretty sure he does, yeah.

"You alright, Dracomon?" Shunji asked in a kind but worried voice. Dracomon laid his orangeish eyes on his worried partner.

Kudzu: Dracomon eyes are red, this is another example of the author making the digimon partner "Special" for some reason.

"I'm fine. Thanks for worryin' about me," Dracomon said. Unfortunately, both of them were both cornered and injured. Vegiemon stood before them and prepared to launch another attack.

"It's no good! I can't use my Dragon Ember anymore! I ran out of juice! We can't give up now!" Dracomon wailed.

Splashmon: *Growls* How convenient that you run out of energy for an attack, but there is a solution to this, Dracomon. You can still use your fangs or claws or even a headbutt to struggle in desperation. I know I've had to do that sometimes when I was much younger.

Guiltaka: Even as an adult, you've done some questionable things, Splashmon.

Splashmon: The ways of the Gentleman Bastard require me doing some questionable things, but I do refrain from certain acts I won't name, simply because of how vile those acts truly are.

"That's right! We can't give up! We've got to defeat this thing!" Shunji said. Both of them held no fear, even though the situation seemed very futile to them.

Finally, Vegimon launched his attack.

"Compost Bomber!"

Little pink swirlies flew toward Shunji and Dracomon. They didn't know what was to come after this.

But they surely didn't expect this.

"Lopmon! Go now!"

"Freezing Snow!"

A blizzard of ice permeated the pink swirlies and froze them, causing them to turn into nothing but swirly ice sculptures. Shunji, Dracomon, and even Vegiemon were surprised.

Splashmon: Frozen or not, the "swirlies" are still dung.

"Echoing Bark!"

A loud bark rang in Vegiemon's ears, causing it to roar in pain. Not wanting to stand by and let the worst happen to Shunji and Dracomon anymore, Yun, Otoya, and Lucero finally caved and decided to appear in between them. Shunji's eyes widened, his mouth fell open, and the sight before him left him flabbergasted.

Ayaka: *glares* Oh, so now you decide to help out, Yun? Right when Shunji's life was on the line?

Splashmon: You know, I'm starting to think that little Yun might have enjoyed Shunji's pain- she does hate him after all.

"Wha! Yu-Yun-chan? Wha...what are you doing here?" Shunji managed to croak out, sounding very confused. Yun turned around with her arms crossed.

"We were going to ask you that!" Yun exclaimed.

Musette: Not the time, Yun!

"Yun-chan! Let's defeat this thing!" Otoya told her.

"Yeah! Let's! Lopmon! Terriermon! Labramon! Give him your best!" Yun edicted. All three Digimon stormed in on Vegiemon.

"Freezing Snow!"

"Blazing Fire!"

"Echoing Bark!"

Lopmon, Labramon, and Terriermon all ambushed Vegiemon with their attacks, managing to land some good hits on him. This gave them enough time to let Shunji and Dracomon regain their composure. Yun saw that Shunji has a green digivice in his hand. Shunji smiled at the kids impishly.

"So...you have Digimon too, eh? I sure didn't expect this!" Shunji said.

"Me neither! You were pretty cool out there. I hope you can keep that up all the time," Yun told him.

Ayaka: *glaring* Don't ask my boyfriend to change to suit your needs, Yun.

"You're asking for the impossible, kid!" Shunji retorted back sheepishly.

"Since you two are injured, I suggest you let us handle this!" Otoya told him. Shunji and Dracomon looked at each other for a bit, then back at the kids.

"Alright. Show me what you've got!" Shunji told them.

Yun got her digisword out and Otoya got out her digilasso. Yes, they gave them names. Otoya proceeded to use her lasso to round up Vegiemon before he could lay an attack. Yun charged at it with her digisword and prepared for an attack. Unfortunately, she didn't get to do so.

"Stink Jet!"

A gaseous yellow substance poured from it's mouth and Yun quickly ran away from it. She felt bad for being so cowardly, but there was no way a digisword could ward off an attack like that. Especially if it smells like dog poop times ten! The Digimon all attacked Vegiemon at once, but their attacks were all warded off in an instant.

Kudzu: Clearly, the author hasn't smelled dead skunk before.

"Oh no! How can this be? It worked before!" Labramon exclaimed.

Guiltaka: Clearly the Dark Emblems get upgraded after each one is destroyed. Either that, or destroying each emblem adds power to those that remain intact.

Musette: Now that's scary to think about- the main characters making each digimon they face stronger than the last.

"Like we said! This thing's tough as nails! You're really gonna have to hit it home if you wanna beat him!" Dracomon told them.

Kudzu: Actually, as a "Failure" Digivolution, Vegiemon are actually pretty damn weak because well, in terms of fighting games, they're joke characters.

"Thanks for the advanced warning, bub!" Otoya exclaimed sarcastically, not happy with hearing that comment. But she didn't notice Vegiemon grabbed onto her leg with both of it's vines...and biting into it with it's teeth.

Otoya yelped in pain, which got Labramon's attention.

Musette: She's going to need some stitches, most likely.

Ayaka: Yeah... depending on how deep the bite was, she really is going to need a hospital visit, and probably reveal Labramon's status as a digimon to her family, in order to keep him from being framed for attacking her, right?

Kudzu: yeah.

"Otoya!" Labramon leaped onto Vegiemon and forced it to let go of her, which he did...but not very gently. He threw Otoya against the same tree they hid behind, leaving Otoya injured and in pain. Nonetheless, Labramon and Vegiemon duked it out real good. Labramon did NOT look happy. In fact, he kept scratching and scratching at Vegiemon, non-stop.

Guiltaka: Otoya is probably going to need a hospital visit after this, since back injuries are no joke.

Splashmon: Indeed- she's going to be bruised either way after this.

"How dare you hurt my partner that way? I'll show you no mercy!" Labramon howled vehemently as he scratched Vegiemon relentlessly. But he then noticed Dracomon walking toward Otoya.

"You okay?" Dracomon asked, sounding worried.

"Ye-Yeah. Think you can help me up?" Otoya replied.

"No prob!" Dracomon said as he attempted to help Otoya get back to her free. Unfortunately, Vegiemon found this to be a great opportunity and hopped toward Otoya.

"Stink Jet!"

Dracomon and Otoya both braced themselves for an attack. But Dracomon and Otoya both didn't feel anything. After a few seconds, they slowly but fearfully opened their eyes. But what Otoya saw made her gasp.

Labramon is injured, lying on the ground, and unconscious. And smelling really bad. But Otoya paid no attention to this.

"Labramoooon!" Otoya ran to her unconscious dog friend in tears. Seeing this terrible scene, Yun, Shunji, and Terriermon decided to act.

Ayaka: Poor Labramon, I know I don't like most digimon, but Labramon is still a puppy, and well... it hurts to see him get hurt.

"You're dead!" Shunji yelled as he grabbed onto Vegiemon, not caring about the fact that Vegiemon's vines are still active.

"You'll pay for that with this!" Yun exclaimed as she tried to attack Vegiemon with her digisword, but one of Vegiemon's vines coiled around it. Yun, not caring for this, continued to try and push the sword into him anyway, which wasn't working.

Guiltaka: *Summons his weapon, Dynas* Perhaps you need an axe, instead of a sword in this situation.

Ayaka: Yeah... it's still stupid that Yun is actively getting involved in the battle as well, she could get killed!

"Terrier Tornado!" Terriermon landed a hit on Vegiemon's face, allowing Yun to land her digisword in it. Unfortunately, it didn't hit his lower abdomen, where the hexagon is.

Musette: Have to let Otoya have her moment, of course.

Otoya watched the entire scene with awe. Nobody in her whole entire life cared about her to this extent before. As she caressed the unconscious and injured Labramon in her arms, she watched as Shunji, Yun, Terriermon, Lopmon, and even Lucero joined in to fight Vegiemon and make him pay for what he did to Labramon. Otoya knew she found change in her new life, but she never expected anything like this. Her friends putting their lives on the line for her sake! Nobody ever did this for her. Earlier, she had been telling Yun about how nobody cared about her because they expected her to be nothing but a preacher's kid who did whatever her father asked her to, totally not acknowledging the fact that she's just the same as everyone else. Just a normal kid. Their words echoed in her mind again.

Splashmon: Your problems aren't even that dramatic. Compared to to the other children's problems, you and Rena have it best.

Ayaka: Yeah...

"Sorry, but you can't play with us. Preacher's kids aren't allowed!"

"Go away, preacher's kid! We don't want you here!"

"Shouldn't you be at church, listening to your dad pray?"

"Be a good little girl and read the Bible!"

"As a preacher's kid, you're supposed to do whatever your dad says!"

"I don't want a preacher's kid in my clique!"

"Go back to church already!"

Kudzu: This... feels badly researched, and rather stupid. Bias due to religion? I mean, yes, that's a thing, but I don't think being Christian in Japan is that big a deal? I mean, I've never really seen it in an anime or manga...

Long ago, she lost faith because of what everyone told her. But now...it was different. The new friends she made, human and Digimon, put their lives on the line for her and are still doing so. Otoya couldn't help but be moved to tears.

Musette: To be honest, Otoya's problems seemed a bit tacked on- drama for drama's sake.

She remembered the very first day she met Labramon as a tiny little puppy head that hatched from an egg. Not only did Otoya find Labramon's baby form to be cute, she found it to be a great opportunity. An opportunity to teach Labramon everything she knew, including what was right and wrong.

Splashmon: We digimon aren't morons... we don't need to be taught common sense.

Guiltaka: Common Sense for you, is debatable.

She took the time to teach him that no matter what, everyone's both different in terms of circumstances, and the same in what they are. Human. Otoya didn't care that her new friend turned out to be a Digimon with mystical powers. She was so happy to have Labramon by her side. And speaking of Labramon, he finally regained consciousness and Otoya saw this.

"Labramon! Oh, thank God you're still alive!" Otoya embraced her injured dog friend.

"Otoya...I'm so glad...I made it in time," Labramon muttered.

"Labramon...tell me. Why did you save me?" Otoya asked. She wasn't going to believe what came out of Labramon's mouth.

"I saved you...because...you're my partner. My only partner. It's my duty to protect my partner, no matter what. Nobody can ever take your place. I...would never ask for someone different," Labramon muttered. Otoya closed her eyes and hugged him again.

Splashmon: *conjures up a cheap looking plastic trophy* And the award for most pointless near-death scene goes to Labramon and Otoya.

"Oh, Labramon...I'm so happy," Otoya muttered.

"Otoya...let me ask you...why didn't you question my existence?" Labramon asked.

Musette: Because the digimon franchise exists in her world, and so she knew what you are from the start.

Ayaka: Yeah, shame she doesn't get to say that after reading ahead a little.

Now Labramon here isn't going to believe what came out of Otoya's mouth. The two looked at each other, even though Yun, Shunji, Lucero, and the Digimon are now struggling with trying to control the rogue Vegiemon.

"He's breaking away!" Yun yelled.

"Dracomon! Sick 'em!" Shunji told him.

"Get over here!" Dracomon leaped onto Vegiemon to subdue him. But it didn't work.

"It's because...I..." Otoya stopped for a minute, then finally finished it as the both of them closed their eyes.

"...Believed in you."

All: BULLSHIT!

Right then, Otoya's digivice began to glow and Vegiemon finally broke away from the group's clutches, even though he became awestruck by the cerulean blue light enveloping Labramon. Otoya had to back away despite her leg injury, but she didn't care. She was so shocked that her partner, Labramon, is finally digivolving!

"Labramon, digivolve to..."

The light that's blue as the ocean enveloped Labramon, and it grew bigger and bigger and bigger...until out came not Labramon, but a very very different creature! This Digimon looked like a cross between a lion, a dog, and one of those ancient deities that are said to protect parts of Japan. He is VERY big, bigger than even Vegiemon or Shunji put together! He has lavendar purple claws, a solid shining gold horn, a golden lion's mane, a gold bushy tail, and gold, cloud-like paws. He also has creamy white fur, indigo eyes, sharp lion's teeth, bushy yellow eye brows that curled at the tips, and two purple stripes under both his eyes.

"...Seasarmon!"

Kudzu: *Glares* Shiisa also existed in China, Author. Also, lion-dogs are what Shiisaa are. You did not need to add that last part about ancient deities.

Splashmon: *smiling* For those confused, Kudzu is a Mythology nerd!~

The beautiful, dazzling, and awe-inspiring dog-lion hybrid Digimon, Seasarmon, appeared between a shocked Vegiemon and an overjoyed Otoya. The large creature seemed to shine underneath the sunset, with the sunbeams being reflected off of his shining gold mane and horn.

Guiltaka: How in blazes is it still sunset!? It should be night by now!

Kudzu: Apparently the author doesn't understand how sunrise and sunset work.

His long, curly tail swished around, catching the gentle breeze and the sun's rays without difficulty. Otoya was so awestruck she didn't move. Neither did Vegiemon or the others. Seasarmon then turned to look at Otoya. To the average human, Seasarmon appeared ferocious or even volatile. But to Otoya, he didn't look one bit ferocious. In fact, with the way Otoya's green eyes sparkled and with the way her smile glowed just like Seasarmon's holy presence, she seemed to feel that Seasarmon is the most beautiful thing in the whole wide world. Perhaps Seasarmon is God's gift to her.

Everyone: *Groans*

Kudzu: This feels like some sort of mythological appropriation or something with that last line.

"Otoya. Your unrelenting faith in me has helped me digivolve, and with that I thank you," Seasarmon said in a deep, pure, rich voice. To Otoya, he almost sounded like her preacher father. She remained silent. But Vegiemon didn't.

Ayaka: Uh.... if her partner sounds like her father, that would probably be very weird for Otoya.

Kudzu: That is true, shame that isn't delved into. I think.

"Compost Bomber!"

Pink swirlies appeared again, but Seasarmon didn't even turn to look. Instead, with his horn basking in the sunbeams, it glowed and small yellow rays of light appeared around him, forming arrows.

"Tee Dia!"

Kudzu: IT'S TIIDA IJA! Not Tee Dia. At least get the moves right!

The arrows of light, with the speed of light (get it?),

All: *Groan*

Kudzu: Don't be cute, author.

ripped through the pink swirlies like it was nothing, and one of the lit up arrows hit the Dark Emblem on Vegiemon's stomach! Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to destroy it. Even so, it seemed Seasarmon knew this, and turned to face the angry Vegiemon.

"You who has the audacity to attack my partner without mercy...if you wish to show none, then I too will show none! It is time to rid the evil that is within you! Sekkantou!"

Kudzu: Fun fact: Sekkantou is described as a kind of firewall, but watch as the author gets that wrong.

Seasarmon's front paw glowed, and he punched Vegiemon straight in the abdomen, forcing the Dark Emblem to shatter into a million pieces, and a Digital hole to open. Vegiemon disappeared into the hole, unconscious, and returned to the Digital World. Shunji noticed Otoya's injured leg.

Ayaka: He didn't notice it before!?

Musette: Clearly the battle had him distracted.

"Otoya-chan! Are you alright?" Shunji asked as he pulled a pile of white gauze from his sweater vest.

Ayaka: *realizes something* He must have had that on him to dress up any injuries he or Dracomon got during a fight...

"Yes. I'm fine. Thank you," Otoya said as Shunji gently and diligently wrapped the gauze around her leg. Yun, Lopmon, Terriermon, Lucero, and Seasarmon watched. Yun smiled.

Splashmon: You know, I'm starting to hate that Yun is smiling sometimes.

Ayaka: Yeah... me too.

'Perhaps...Shunji is a genuinely nice person after all,' Yun thought as she hugged little Lopmon. Lucero hugged little Terriermon, who then noticed Dracomon approaching them.

"Hello! I'm Dracomon! It's nice to meet you!" Dracomon introduced himself and extended one of his clawed hands out to Terriermon. Terriermon, seeing this as a kind and friendly gesture, smiled and shook one of his fingers.

"The name's Terriermon! You were awesome out there!" Terriermon replied happily. Shunji then approached Yun as he put Otoya on Seasarmon's back.

"Hm! Well well well!" He said as he crossed his arms. "I sure never expected you to have a Digimon, Yun-chan!"

Kudzu: As we'll learn shortly, Shunji is a digimon fan himself, so I highly doubt he didn't recognize Terriermon and Lopmon.

Ayaka: Yeah, that's a good point...

"Same to you! But...I have to admit, you two were cool out there," Yun said. Shunji laughed impishly and rubbed the back of his head.

Ayaka: *glaring*

"You really think so? But we weren't able to defeat Vegiemon!" Shunji said.

"So? You never gave up! And speaking of defeating Vegiemon...you were awesome too, Seasarmon! Plus you're beautiful too!" Yun gave the three of them (Shunji, Dracomon, and Seasarmon) encomium for their valiant efforts to keep Vegiemon at bay.

Guiltaka: Of course the hero of the hour is deemed beautiful. Because he is good.

Splashmon: *flips his hair in annoyance* Hmph! Just because one is beautiful, does not mean it is good! I and Lucemon are perfect examples of that!

"I may have defeated Vegiemon, but it is Otoya who helped me digivolve. Her unrelenting faith in me has brought me to this form, and I am honored to receive it," Seasarmon said. Otoya got off of his back, and let him de-digivolve back into Labramon, who is still a tad injured.

"Well, I've gotta say...you two were pretty cool yourselves! And to be honest, I knew those little rabbits were Digimon from the beginning! I just didn't know how to ask you about it," Shunji said with a sheepish smile.

Ayaka: So, he really did know from the start... *Phone buzzes* Oh, a message from the puppet, she's actually catching up with Shunji and will be on the scene soon... *Pales a bit* Oh crap, I really hope this doesn't affect things with Shunji...

Kudzu: You two go on a date in Chapter 18, I'm sure things will be fine between you two.

Ayaka: *sighs in relief* That's good.

"It's alright," Yun said. Then she and Lopmon noticed Dracomon looking at them innocently.

"Hello! I'm Dracomon! It's nice to meet you!" Dracomon said and got his clawed hand out again, to which Yun gently shook his finger with a smile.

"I'm Wakamiya Yun! And this is Lopmon! Nice to meet you too," Dracomon said with a smile.

"We're pleased to make your acquaintance, Dracomon and Shunji-san," Lopmon said to the two of them. But Yun had another thought she felt she had to bring up.

"By the way...since you have a Digimon...how the heck were you able to hide it from Ayaka?" Yun asked.

Ayaka: That... is a surprisingly good question...

"Well, you see-" Shunji was about to explain, but he and the others gasped with shock and horror before he could even manage a work.

And this is a true case of speak of the devil.

Splashmon: Lucemon is right there with you, with amnesia. He's more of a Devil than Darling Ayaka!

"AAAAAHHHHH! WHAT THE FREAK IS THAT THING?"

There was Ayaka, standing five feet away from the group, consumed by nothing but fear and anger. Dracomon got the courage to approach her, much to everyone's dismay and horror.

"Hello! I'm Dracomon! It's-" Dracomon wanted to kindly greet Ayaka. Unfortunately...all he got was screaming and repeated beatings from Ayaka, who is whacking him with a fallen tree branch.

Ayaka: Where did Inky II get a tree branch?

Splashmon: *pauses and replays the scene* I dare say, Inky II actually conjured it! Though, no one seems to have noticed that...

"DIE YOU FREAKIN' UGLY MONSTER! DIE DIE DIE DIE DIIIIIEEEEEE!" Ayaka screamed and screamed as she beat Dracomon, who, becoming choleric, caught the tree branch, pulled it from Ayaka's hands, and threw it to the side.

Splash: Huh, looks like the Suefluence momentarily drove poor Inky berserk. Either that, or Inky II hates dragons- I know she doesn't like spiders that much.

Ayaka: Neither does Yun, but Inky II is at least kind of cute in her true form.

"Hey! All I'm trying to do is say hi and get acquainted with you! Is that really so wrong to you? That's not a very nice way to react to someone saying hi," Dracomon said, sounding very dignified even after he has a few splinters on his head.

"YOU CAN TALK TOO! Oh my GOD! Disgusting!" Ayaka whined. This time, Shunji came between them...with a smile.

"Ayaka-chan! Don't be so mean! Dracomon here's my little buddy! My awesome little Digimon!" Shunji said as he wrapped both his arms around Ayaka and Dracomon.

Upon hearing the word Digimon, Ayaka got herself out of Shunji's grasp, gritted her teeth, walked over to Yun and...POW! She slapped Yun straight across the face! Everyone gasped with horror.

Guiltaka: *Surprised*

Splash: Inky, you are the hero we don't deserve, even if you are being forced to act under the Suefluence.

"YOU! THIS IS YOUR FAULT! YOU DRAGGED HIM INTO THIS, DIDN'T YOU?" Ayaka screamed as she continued to hit Yun, who tried desperately to defend herself against her repeated blows.

"I didn't even know he had a Digimon until a few minutes ago! Stop!" Yun yelled back, but Ayaka wasn't stopping.

"LIES! YOU BLEEP! BACK-STABBING GIT! SPOILED BRAT! I always knew you were plotting to turn the only person who understood me and made me happy against me!" Ayaka screamed again. This time, she didn't get to continue with her tirade.

In fits of anger, Lucero, Terriermon, Otoya, Lopmon, and Labramon all dragged Ayaka off of a frightened Yun and pushed her to the ground.

Ayaka: *horrified by all this* Even if the Suefluence affected Inky II, this is freaking me out. Even if I said what I did in anger, I was legitamately afraid Yun would have poisoned my boyfriend against me. Not to mention I can't exactly defend myself in this situation against some actual digimon, I mean, even the rookie level ones could kill a person!

Splashmon: *Sighs* I know how you feel, but know that none of us will ever hurt you like they did, not to mention your boyfriend is standing by and letting this happen.

Ayaka: He... he probably had his reason. I mean, he didn't step in to throw me off Yun either, right?

"Don't EVER call Yun names like that ever again! Yun would never plot anything against you!" Lopmon edicted with her paws crossed.

Ayaka: She's willing to badmouth me behind my back though.

"That's right! She didn't drag him into this mess! He already had a Digimon before we knew it!" Otoya exclaimed proudly.

"Thy sister is not a wicked thing! Thou must understand! Why express anger toward thy sister? She hath done nothing!" Lucero backed them all up.

"If you ever hurt Yun again, I won't go easy on you!" Terriermon yelled.

"Stay back! Don't ever treat her that way again!" Labramon howled. Ayaka, feeling very humiliated and mortified, stood up and clenched her fists.

"I can't believe this! This is why I hate you all! You're always-" Ayaka tried to continue her tirade, but someone put a hand on her left shoulder, which stopped her from yelling.

Ayaka: *tearing up now* I... I'm always the bad guy in this fic, aren't I?

Splashmon: *hugs Ayaka* It's ok... They will pay at the end of this story, and maybe moments before then... You don't have to be their punching bag anymore.

Guiltaka: *looking to Musette* I honestly didn't realize Splashmon had a side like this.

Musette: He was like this with me as well when I was still a prisoner of the Silent Cross in Scotland. Though, now that he's said what he did, he's most likely going to go out of his way to make their lives hell for hurting someone he likes.

Guiltaka: He supposedly likes me and that doesn't stop him from making my life hell.

Musette: Honestly, I don't know what his deal with you is.

It was Shunji. He stared at her with a very straight and even strict look on his face. Ayaka turned to look at him. She was confused. She never saw him look this way before.

Ayaka: Shunji? What...what are you about to do?

"Ayaka-chan. In this case, she really is right. She didn't drag me into this whole Digimon mess. I found Dracomon on my own. You shouldn't treat her that way. After all, she saved me from that disgusting Vegiemon when all hope seemed lost. Please," Shunji said.

Ayaka: Shunji... if only you knew what I do now... *starts crying a little*

Splashmon: *Glaring as he keeps hugging Ayaka*

"B-But Shun-" Ayaka tried to explain herself, but Shunji put a finger on her mouth.

"Not another word. Also, don't treat my Digimon the way you did. He's my friend! Care to hear me out?" Shunji told her strictly. Knowing that there was nothing she could do now, she simply nodded and stepped back.

"Okay. This happened around a week and a half ago. Tuesday I think. I was on my way home from school and found this big green and red egg in my room. On my bed. Feeling curious, I decided to take a look at it. Then it hatched into Petitmon! That's Dracomon's baby form. I remembered that when I was a kid I was a total Digimon fanboy. I watched all the shows, collected all the cards, played all the games, everything! He reminded me of how I was when I was a kid, so I decided to raise him! Then he turned to Bebydomon! That's Dracomon's in-training form. I was soooo happy to have a little friend of my own. We did all sorts of stuff together. Then we saw this Digimon named Alraumon causing trouble, then Bebydomon digivolved to Dracomon and sent it back to the Digital World! It was awesome! Since then, we've been together and right now, I'm loving it!" Shunji explained.

Ayaka: You could have been killed though! You know Digimon, Shunji. You should know how dangerous they can be!

Ayaka was frozen stiff. And silent. And appalled by what she heard. She couldn't believe what she was hearing.

"No! It's all lies! Shun-kun! Admit it! That stupid BLEEP! of a sister dragged you into this mess and is manipulating you!" Ayaka screamed. Shunji just cocked his head to one side.

Ayaka: Please... Please Shunji... can't you sense the Suefluence? *Now has tears rolling down her cheeks*

"You think so? I don't think I've ever told her that I liked Digimon. And besides, she's practically never around me, so why would she want to drag me into this Digimon mess and manipulate me? Plus you gotta admit, she's only 11 years old. Does she even know what the word manipulate even means?" Shunji told her.

Splashmon: *darkly* Most likely, Yun is a smart girl that knows some big words for her age.

Ayaka: So why did you hide Dracomon from me until now?

Yun cocked her head to one side again, showing Shunji's point.

Ayaka: She... she's lying. She has to be lying... right?

Splash: Most likely she really is. *glares* Playing innocent can only get you so far, Yun.

Guiltaka: Children can be intelligent, unfortunately. I wouldn't be surprised if Yun knows what she's doing here.

Musette: Yeah...

Kudzu: Yeah, Yun's reaction to this is giving me some bad vibes.

He flicked out his cell phone and saw the time.

"Whoopsie! It's getting late! I think we should all be heading back now. Good night everyone! And Ayaka-chan, try not to murder your dear little sister! Restrain yourself for me, okay? We cool? Yaaaaaay! Come on, Dracomon!" Shunji happily waved at his girlfriend and new friends and walked off with Dracomon by his side.

In a flash, Yun zipped back home before Ayaka could get the chance to yell at her even more. Yun took a bath, brushed her teeth, and, with her floppy eared friends, plopped into bed, tired because of everything that happened. And she had the best sleep in years. Lucero did the same thing, and he enjoyed it.

Ayaka: *Starts sobbing into Splashmon's chest as Musette and Guiltaka leave the room*

Kudzu: So, that's the end of the episode, and Ayaka is just... left alone at the station for a bit, after getting a hell of a surprise from her boyfriend. So yeah. *looks to Ayaka* You going to be ok?

Ayaka: *sniffs a bit and nods* I... I think so. Still hurts a bit, but I think I'll be fine.

Splashmon: That's good, Darling. *lets Ayaka go and stands* In any case, I best get ready to go back into that fic. We do have to attempt to extract Shunji and his partner, after all.

Kudzu: Good luck Splash, and try not to get into too much trouble, ok?

Splashmon: *Smirks* You wound me, miss Kudzu. Also, I would like to be a part of the next chapter sporking as well. I'm sure Ayaka could use some emotional support in case the extraction fails.

Ayaka: Oh yeah... the Suefluence could still be affecting Shunji...

Kudzu: Yeah. *sighs as she watches Splashmon leave the room* Anyway, next time, Yun and Minako hang out, and it's one of the shorter chapters so... see ya then.

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Angemon and Birdramon flew through the skies, embracing the vastness of the evening sky, riding the halcyon winds, and not having a single care in the world...other than the fact that they have kids on them, of course. As for the kids, they were all enjoying this ride immensely. The only time they flew like this was two days ago, when they first battled Witchmon (Why Witchmon is supposedly more powerful than Devimon still lingers in Yun's mind) in the next town, where Hisako works. But nonetheless, they were enjoying this ride through the sky and having a good time of it.

Musette: We don't need the parentheses, Author... *Grumbles* God, they're annoying.

Guiltaka: Indeed... It feels like the parentheses is the author sneaking in her story notes into the narrative to clarify things the audience can pick out on their own.

Ayaka: So, the author is treating us like morons?

Kudzu: Pretty much, yeah.

I use parentheses all the time at texting and still never do so in fanfics for a reason.

A gaseous yellow substance poured from it's mouth and Yun quickly ran away from it. She felt bad for being so cowardly, but there was no way a digisword could ward off an attack like that. Especially if it smells like dog poop times ten! The Digimon all attacked Vegiemon at once, but their attacks were all warded off in an instant.

Kudzu: Clearly, the author hasn't smelled dead skunk before.

You have? Must smell horribly.

They sat on a bench. It was cold, but Yun didn't care one bit. She was just happy to be away from Ayaka, Shunji, and all the strange, teenage romance mushyness that came with it...and away from Ayaka's incessant and over-the-top yelling. She looked up at the evening sky. It looked very beautiful and exquisite with it's heterogeneous mixtures of pearl lavendar, mango orange, vermilion red, deep blue, and some tiny little specs of golden yellow.

Apparently the author has a problem with teenage romances... but still inserts Twilight elements. Pot calling kettle black.

"Compost Bomber!" He leaped into the air and shot a myriad of pink, ice cream-like blobs at them.

Guiltaka and Splashmon: *Visibly disgusted*

Ayaka: *grossed out* Those aren't ice cream, are they?

Kudzu: Nope. That's poop.

Musette: Ew.

Apparently shitting on foes can be taken seriously. Also, now I imagine some poor soul confusing this with ice cream.

The arrows of light, with the speed of light (get it?),

That "get it" ruins it.

"By the way...since you have a Digimon...how the heck were you able to hide it from Ayaka?" Yun asked.

Ayaka: That... is a surprisingly good question...

"Well, you see-" Shunji was about to explain, but he and the others gasped with shock and horror before he could even manage a work.

And this is a true case of speak of the devil.

Ok, Ayaka, you are officially the Leah of the fic.

"Hey! All I'm trying to do is say hi and get acquainted with you! Is that really so wrong to you? That's not a very nice way to react to someone saying hi," Dracomon said, sounding very dignified even after he has a few splinters on his head.

"YOU CAN TALK TOO! Oh my GOD! Disgusting!" Ayaka whined. This time, Shunji came between them...with a smile.

Yeah, tbh that was a dick move, Ayaka.

"LIES! YOU BLEEP! BACK-STABBING GIT! SPOILED BRAT! I always knew you were plotting to turn the only person who understood me and made me happy against me!" Ayaka screamed again. This time, she didn't get to continue with her tirade.

Due to the Suefluence, I will say Ayaka is right.

In fits of anger, Lucero, Terriermon, Otoya, Lopmon, and Labramon all dragged Ayaka off of a frightened Yun and pushed her to the ground.

Yes, Ayaka started it, and yes, her reasons are misunderstanding, but this is bullying (one Digimon is enough) and will only make her prejudice worse.

"No! It's all lies! Shun-kun! Admit it! That stupid BLEEP! of a sister dragged you into this mess and is manipulating you!" Ayaka screamed. Shunji just cocked his head to one side.

Strawman has a point.

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A Seraphic Tale Chapter 13

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