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Who: Takeru Takaishi (and Patamon) and you!
When: 8/1
Where: Anywhere!
What: After 3 years, Takeru is slowly trying to remember about this place and getting use to whatever Cerealia has for him! And failing to write a story too! And maybe a question to ask everyone.
Rating/Warning: Nope!

A - Making my way downtown

[It had been one weird, weird day for Takeru. After suddenly reappearing in his world, he had to wonder if everything he thought of was merely a dream. Even when he told his mom, she told him that such things didn't exist. But then again, a lot of his friends thought he was making things up. So surely, there was no way that such things like Cerealia was ever truly real right?On top of that, after a previous conversation, a part of him also had to wonder if everything back home was real too.

Either way, it didn't stop him from living the past 3 years as if nothing ever happened. After finding himself back in the Digital World and rescuing Hikari, the last thing he would ever expect was to come straight back here! However, here he was now! As soon as the familiar slide show was over, all he could do was sigh. What was a 10 year old boy to do now?

Why go around a familiarize himself with his surroundings and catching up with everyone he knew, of course! Staring straight into his CereVice, he wanted to pay close attention and see just where he was going. Too bad he wasn't looking what was actually in front of him.

One might see Takeru randomly bumping into walls, lamp posts and maybe even you too!]

B - The joys of writer's block

[After spending the some time in Cerealia, Takeru was slowly starting to get the hang of this place. And what better way for him to ease his way into this new lifestyle than for him to begin his new writing adventure here? Of course, that was a lot easier said than done.

As he sat under a tree, one could see scraps of paper around him. With a small pout, he was determined to write something! But it seems as if his muse was nowhere to be seen! If one should look at those paper, there were a bunch of stories written out! One could be a mystery that involved a missing item, another would even be about a princess, or maybe another would be about Cerealia itself!

Either way, all Takeru could do was give a loud sigh.]

You've got to be kidding me....

C - Writing on them networks

[As Takeru looked at his device, he debated if he should ask. But if it was bothering him for a while, it was probably best to ask anyway]

There's something that has been bothering me lately. I remember a long time ago, someone mentioned to me that when we go back home, there's a chance that it might not even be real.

I don't think so but its been a while since I've even been here. I'm not even sure if that's true anymore.

D - Wildcard!

[Anything goes here! If you got something else in mind, let me know! My plurk is Rosemotifs!]

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[At least she didn't ask for anything more. At this very moment, he was just happy to see Hikari and be back in Cerealia. As much as he hated his place, he wanted nothing more than to see his friends here]

Then how about we go somewhere? You feel like going on a walk around the park right now?

[And slowly befriend his best friend's 7 year old self once again]

If you're not too busy. [Words spoken more out of courtesy than anything; she never wanted to assume, but she also knew that Takeru would never have offered if he was. He wouldn't risk letting her down like that.] I'd love to.

Do you...remember the paths?

Not really so I think you're going to have to tell me where they all are again!

[That and he might as well let her take the lead. After spending the past few minutes trying to remember where everything was, it was probably better to let her do it.

...And avoid hitting lamp posts and other people too] How do you get to the gardens again?

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[She wasn't used to being the leader, but...if he really couldn't remember, then it was for the best.]

It's this way. Not too far, so we should be able to walk there.

You'll know you're getting close when you can hear the water. Or when you smell the flowers. They look really pretty right now.

Then I can't wait to look for them! I know I use to look at them a lot whenever I felt sad and it always cheered me up later.

[But more that he thought about it? The more he couldn't help but wonder]

But you weren't out here in the garden by yourself while I was gone, were you?

[Some of her smile faded, though she tried to keep up a happy pretense for his sake. So he wouldn't worry.]

Not always. Sometimes, Tailmon would come with me.

Did Han-san, Taichi-san, or Oniichan come with you too?

[Despite the 3 year difference, it never stopped Takeru from feeling the urge to know if Hikari was okay. Especially not after what happened to her before he arrived here...]

[Despite the 3 year difference...Hikari had this strong feeling she knew what answer he wanted to hear. And it would have been easy enough to avoid the subject, or fib. Except she could never lie to him. No matter how long it'd been.]

...no.

[Though, before he could start to worry (more)--]

But it's okay. Tailmon was with me most of the time. And when she wasn't, it's because I wanted to be by myself for a little bit.

[Despite the inital worry, at least it was good to see that she was doing a lot better than he thought. And yet, it still didn't erase anything]

And you were okay during that time? [He really didn't want to keep asking her questions but he just had to be sure.

Especially when somebody could just disappear instantly without a notice here]

[She looked up at him, now more curious by his question than anything. Because...because it had only been a few days, and he'd seen her hanging out by the park on her own (give or take a little digimon companion) plenty of times before.]

Is there...a reason I wouldn't be okay?

[Unless he was talking about her being sad. Which...she had been. Sad, if hopeful, and occasionally lonely. Missing her best friend and the fun games they were able to play together in between all of the bad things that happened in this world.]

[And he probably just walked right into that one. Sooner or later, Hikari could have to ask why. She was always curious and empathetic, it would only be a matter of time before she started to question him.

Although, the problem now was if he could keep hiding it from her]

I didn't know if you were when I was away so I wanted to be sure.

[While he wasn't telling the truth, it wasn't a complete lie. However, he had to wonder just how long he had before she figured it out]

[Suspicious. But...she had nothing more than a nagging feeling to go on. Not enough to accuse him of anything more than being as (over)protective as her brother.]

I...was worried about you. And Patamon.

[But otherwise okay. Relatively.]

[For a moment, Takeru didn't respond back. There were a lot of things running through his mind but he wondered if he should keep it a secret. After all, he didn't want her to keep worrying about him]

I'm sorry, Hikari-chan. I didn't mean to make you or anyone else worried about me.

[Pause] But at least I'm here now aren't I? And we'll make sure we won't have that happen again!

[She smiled, though it was weak and more than a little forced for his sake.]

I want to promise that, Takeru-kun.

But...I know you didn't want to disappear. [She certainly didn't blame it.] And I don't want to disappear on you, either. But it happens, and...I'm not sure there's any way we can stop it from happening.

[Takeru didn't want to admit it but it was true. If he managed to disappear, who was to say that Hikari just wouldn't do the same here? It was enough to make him angry knowing there wasn't anything he could do about it.

And yet?]

Then we'll just have to hope that Cerealia doesn't. Don't worry, I said I would protect you didn't I? I'm not going to break it, I promise!

[She looked up at him with wide eyes, mouth slightly agape.]

...you remember that?

Of course, why would I forget that? I would be a horrible friend if I did!

[Especially after spending all afternoon looking for you in the Dark Ocean!]

[An honest smile appeared. And she shook her head.]

You could never be a horrible friend, Takeru-kun. Even if you had forgotten.

But...I'm glad you didn't. That you remember. I remembered too. That I promised to protect you as best as I could.

[That only made Takeru stare at Hikari with a shocked expression. Of course, how had he forgotten about that too?]

Then let's do our best okay? If anything were to happen to us, Cerealia would have to be careful. I don't think they'll know what to do if we wanted to attack them!

[...Not that he didn't want to anyway but...]

...do you want to?

[Her head tilted to one side. Taking on a genuinely curious look. Neither excited nor worried. Neither pleased not upset at the thought.]

[Suddenly, things got serious. Again, he looked back at Hikari before giving a small frown]

I might if Cerealia wants to hurt everyone here. If that happens, then I'll have to.

[She considered this carefully before nodding.]

I'll help.

Just like...just like when we fought Piemon together. Because he wanted to hurt you and everyone else.

[As much as Takeru wanted to protest, he just couldn't. Was this what it felt like? Now that he was older, it sure was interesting to know what the adults might feel when they see someone younger than them fight.

And yet, knowing Hikari, he doubts she'll take no for an answer]

Then be careful, I don't know what they have in mind but I don't want to see you get hurt.

[Her lips formed a small...it wasn't quite a pout, but it was the closest Hikari had gotten to one in quite some time.]

[It was one thing when Taichi spoke to her like that. Or, really, any of the other older kids. And even if Takeru was older now...he had been there! They'd fought together, and sure he was always protective too, but he knew...]

I can fight, too.

I won't...I can still help. With whatever you need. If we all work together...even though I'm not as old as you are, I promise I wouldn't get in the way.

T-That's not...!

[That simply made Takeru feel even more guilt. As much as he knew Hikari was definitely capable, there was another reason behind it too.

The problem was how much can he let her know without scaring her? Or if he rather keep it to himself] I know you can, Hikari-chan, I've seen you fight. I'm just worried something bad might happen to you.

[Something really really bad]

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