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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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[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]

...like what?

[She couldn't help wonder...if there was a reason behind this increased concern. Like...like something had already happened to her. Or he was at least worried about something specific. That maybe, if she knew more about it, she could avoid.]

[You just had to say that, didn't you, Hikari? Takeru didn't say anything for a moment. He continued to stay silent as he simply kept on walking.

What was he suppose to do?]

D-Don't worry about it Hikari-chan, be careful when we have to fight okay? Just let me know whenever you need some help!

[Takeru Takaishi, master avoider of troublesome topics!]

[She did have to ask, yes. And his lack of an answer made her all the more certain of one thing:]

You've changed, Takeru-kun.

[She stopped walking, even though they weren't far from the gardens now; true to her word, a deep inhale would catch that first whiff of the entrance flowers. Her eyes weren't looking at him, but she could make out his bright clothing and hair out of the corner of her eye. Watching for his next reaction to her words.]

[Hikari wasn't one to state the obvious, unless it wasn't as obvious as first believed. The change she was referring to...it was more than just height or age or even his voice.]

[Now he had faced the eternal paradox of what he was seeing. Should he tell her now or later? If he told her now, she might get worried about what the future lies before her. If he told her later, it might be too late for him to do anything about it.

However, seeing the look on her face was enough for him to stop walking as well. He could tell that she wasn't looking at him but rather, she was waiting for something.

But he just didn't know what to say back. Takeru had changed all right but he couldn't tell if it was for the better or for the worse. There were only so many things he could tell and yet, he couldn't]

I know, Hikari-chan, I know.

[...That really was all he could say]

[Similarly, there were...so many more things, even at eight, Hikari could have added. Instead, silence reigned for another moment before she lifted her head and indicated ahead.]

The park's just up ahead.

[Tangent. Avoidance. Whatever one wanted to call it, it was clear this was a habit Hikari would already possess.]

I think we're by the entrance near the pond. Maybe...there'll be a few CyBuddy pets again. The last time, Tailmon and I ran into them playing tag with one another.

Then maybe we can play with them if they are there! I know I miss playing with them!

[Although, now that he thought about it, he wondered if his old CyBuddy he named after his brother was still around. But then again, he also wondered if he would still remember him after him growing up so quickly.

Of course, this was also him trying to avoid the subject. He just had no idea how to keep on continuing this conversation. What has he done now? This was just getting more and more awkward by the minute]

It would be nice to walk around the pond. It's been a long time since I've done that.

What about the lakes or ponds back home? Do you go walking by those?

[Again, making idle conversation as they entered the park. Alas, no immediate signs of CyBuddies, but she could see the pond up ahead in all its still water glory.]

I do but it doesn't feel the same.

[He said before glancing a few flowers here and there] I guess the scene in Cerealia just makes it feel a little bit more special somehow. I'm not sure why really!

[Special, huh?]

[She waited until they were near the lake, pausing at the edge of the water to kneel down. Head tilting slightly to one side as she stared out over the water. There were a bunch of little bushes of flora all around.]

It's like the Digital World.

We were brought here to help, right? So...these ponds are the ponds that we help keep safe. Maybe that's what makes them so special.

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