Digimon Fan Fiction ❯ In Sickness and In Health ❯ Valangard ( Chapter 3 )

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In Sickness and In Health
Chapter 3 - Valangard

'Four days have passed. I have ten more left before this medicine wears off. We have to leave tomorrow, guide or no guide,' Daisuke thought to himself.

Sora blinked open her eyes. She sat up in bed and stretched her arms toward the ceiling. The short-haired girl let out a big yawn and flopped back down on her pillow. She wondered what time it was. Glancing over at the other bed she saw Mimi and Miyako entangled together in their nightwear. They both had a peaceful look upon their face. How Sora envied them, all she wanted was for someone to love and return that love.

'Big dreams ain't gonna get you no where, Takenouchi,' she thought.

In the other rooms, everyone was starting to stir. Daisuke stroked Ken's hair. He had slept only a few hours but it was enough for him. He didn't want to go through those dreams more than he had to. Ken slowly opened his eyes to see an angelic image above him. The light from the window his his lover just right to shine against the tan face of Daisuke making him look like a wonder sent from the gods. Daisuke decided against telling Ken about his dream that night. He didn't want to worry his pale-skinned lover.

Taichi's grip around Yamato was unbreakable. The Prince of Syldell just smiled to himself. He knew that he would always be safe from harm with his Taichi around. Since they first met he knew he loved Taichi. Yamato knew that they were meant to be together for eternity. The blond prince could still remember everything from the time they met right up to their first kiss. Well, it was within the exact same ten minutes but he could remember every moment of it.

Yamato was running through the forest. He had to reach the Syldell before dark or his father would be angery at him. His legs were aching terribly and his lungs burned. Out of nowhere he was hit by a large mass from the side. When he opened his and and recovered from the shock there was a young man with wild brown hair unconscious on top of his.

"How dare you, you scum. I order you to get off of me this instant."

To the blond surprise, he did that very second. The wild boy looked with great surprise at the prince. Taichi's brown eyes showed lust for Yamato. Taichi moved his mouth to find words for an apology. What came out was much differant and very unexpected.

"I-I-I," Taichi stuttered, "You're beautiful."

"I think you are mistaken, sir. I am not a woman. I am Crown Prince of Syldell and I intend to be on my way now. Please be out of my sight this instant, rat."

"I think you are mistaken, Your Highness. I was not intending to call you a woman, you are attractive and merely stating that fact. And as for that rat comment, I bid you to know I am a very prosperous scoceror and my name is Yagami Taichi. I hope you have learned that you should not judge someone by appearence now."

"How dare you speak to me in such manner!"

Yamato threw a punch to the side of Taichi's head. Taichi retaliated and landed a fist on the underside of the blonds jaw. Yamato flew back and onto the ground. He had a disgusted yet playful look in his eyes as if he were enjoying this. He stood up and charged at the brunette bringing them both to the ground with the prince on top. Taichi flipped them both over and let out a small chuckle. This infuriated Yamato who moved his arm as if to swing at the boy again. Taichi caught Yamato's arms and pinned him to the ground. A taunting grin slowly grew over Taichi's face.

"You mock me now? What are you planning to do to me? Kill me! Rape me! Do whatever, I am worthless!"

"Now, now my prince. You surely cannot mean such a thing. How can someone as brilliant and glowing as you be worthless. You are the greatest treasure in the world. I will not kill you, and as for that raping part," Taichi brought his face to Yamato's, "Only of you want me to."

Yamato caught Taichi's mouth with his own. Taichi let out a squeak of surprise. He was just joking about that, although something inside his had really meant it. Taichi picked Yamato up off the ground and held him in a tight embrace. Taichi then took his hand and made it into a postion as if he were holding something. Blue eyes stared into brown ones with a puzzled look. The prince wondered what his new found love was doing.

"Red as fire and graceful as a the crane, A rose the opposite of mundane."

A brilliant red rose appeared in Taichi's hand. The petals were perfectly arranged and not a single thorn was out of place. These thorns would never pierce flesh. He kissed it and gave it to Yamato. There was a smile on Yamato's face that hadn't been there for a while. When the prince returned to the castle, everyone stared at him with a confused look. No one knew why he was so happy and it was a shock to see him skipping and smiling through the gardens.

Sora, Jyou, and Iori had gotten an early start. They wanted to get the the market of Valangard before there was a large crowd. Sora had picked out some fabric for replacement outfits for everyone. The material was the same as all the prior clothing and same color too. She made Jyou and Iori carry all of it while guiding them to the tailor shop. The man behind the counter had told her the cost after she gave him the measurements of everyone. Sora sighed in relief after they were all finished with their task. She hoped the others had been as lucky as her.

"Sora, now that we have done what we were supposed to do, what do we do now," her tall friend asked.

"I suppose we can just wait back at the inn for everyone else."

The boys nodded and followed Sora back to the inn. Only she could remember the way because the boys were paying too much attention to the city arround them. Sure Valangard City was much more elegent than Syldell City but still not anything to be amazed at. If they wanted to see a REAL city they would have to visit her hometown of Andex. Sora sighed and layed down on her bed. Miyako and Mimi had long since left and it just left the room to her. She had time to think.

On the quest for supplies Ken and Daisuke were actually doing quite well. They had gathered together almost everything they needed and had plenty of money to spare. The two boys could argue the prices down better than anyone could imagine. They got a large sack of smoked meat for only five bronze pieced. The medicines were tough though because they were high to begin with. After the mechant learned they were both priests he gave them a half off discount and Ken and Daisuke were satisfied.

"One more thing and we're done right, my love?"

"Yes, Daisuke. Please stop being so impatiant. The arrows we have to get are for you, you know."

"Yes but...." and Daisuke fainted.

Tachikawa Mimi was standing on a large platform with people surrounding her. They were laughing, sneering, spitting and using foul language. The man in black standing next to her was expressionless. There was fear in Mimi's eyes yet she just kept smiling out into the crowd at one certain person with lavender hair. Tear streamed down Inoue Miyako's face yet she was silent. Mimi mouth words of love to her.

"The witch is cursing us all! Don't listen to her! Hang her now," One woman screamed from the front middle of the crowd."[1]

Mimi hung her head. She was accused of witchcraft and sentenced to a hanging. It was people jealous of her that pointed her out and made these accusations. She was not sad, she kept on smiling because she knew that one day in the after life she would see her Miyako again. The man on her left signaled to the executioner. The executioner hit down hard on a piece of wood and the floor dropped out from beneath Mimi's feet. The crowd heard an agonizing scream come from both Mimi and Miyako at the same time. They then realized their mistake and walked away silently into their houses. This left Miyako kneeling on the dust ground making mud from her tears and staring at her love dangling by a snapped neck.

"Daisuke? Daisuke!? Please wake up. Oh! Whatever powers there are! Don't let this happen to him."

"Ken... Ken! I'm fine. Shh. Be quiet, love."

Ken didn't know what happened. The medicine that he gave Daisuke seemed to be wearing off. It was happening much faster than it was meant to. Was Daisuke's body already building up a resistance to it? It couldn't be possible. Ken held tightly around Daisuke's head and brought him to his chest. Ken was crying. Daisuke was confused by this yet felt extreamly safe. he wrapped his arms around Ken's waist as if to reassure him. Ken buried his face in Daisuke's wild mess called his hair.

Taichi was giddy about going to the Castle of Valangard. He'd finally get to see her again. Yamato was equally excited but did not show it. He was royalty after all and was not allowed to be improper, especially at a castle. The large iron doors opened and a group of people were there to greet them. Yamato and Taichi only cared about two of those people there. Large smiles crossed the boys faces as they drew near to those two.

"Little sister! Hikari!" Taichi called out.

"It is nice to see you again brother," she relplied.

Taichi looked her over. She wore a replica of his out fit only with the Valangard sheild and not the Syldell sheild. Her short hair fell tightly around her face and she smiled a wonderful smile. Taichi embraced her like it had been forever since they saw each other. It had only been a few months though.

"Welcome to my home, my brother. Please stay as long as you please. You are always welcome and it brings me joy to have you visit. Tell me. How have you been what are you up to lately?"

A sad look crossed both Taichi's and Yamato's faces. The older prince then went on to explain. After every word, the two young ones' eyes widened and widened some more. A few times they gasped and covered their mouths. In the end, Prince Takeru insisted that they take some of his men with them to fend off the oncoming demons and evils. Prince Yamato refused. Hikari held her brother and said that she wanted him to stay here and out of danger. Taichi shook his head and promised he would come back safe and bring her a present also.

After a few hours of visiting, they left the castle and said their farewells. Taichi and Yamato were saddened by having to leave but they must. They knew that Daisuke's life was in danger and they had to protect him and see him through without having to look over anyone else and worry about their safety. The two reached the inn and the main room which Ken, Jun, and Daisuke had slept in, to see a strange girl sitting next to Miyako. She had similar features and was staring at Jun across from her and smiling. That was the same love struck look that Miyako had given Mimi so many times. Yep, that was definatly Momoe Inoue. The prince intoduced himself and Taichi did the same. Ken stood up and next to Prince Yamato and Taichi. They whispered something among themselves and nodded.

It was decided. They would leave Valangard tonight and head west. West was where the fruit of Tyrn trees grows. That is one of the ingrediants in the potion for Daisuke. They had to act fast for the temporary potion was wearing off quickly and much faster than expected. The group got all their belongings together and set off with an added companion to the group. This brought the number up to twelve people. They all looked at each other and nodded. They left the inn just as the sun had set. Daisuke and Ken once again were in the lead. They reached the path that lead through Liebe Forest.

Two figures were blocking their way. Ken drew his sword and pointed it at them, glaring. Daisuke raised his bow and readied his arrow. The two just stood there. One moved its hand to its head as to lift off the hood of his dark purple cloak from its face. The other tightly gripped onto an Amethyst staff. Jyou somehow brought some courage up from deep inside. He was the first one to speak.

"Who are you," He growled.

The two then lifted off their hoods to show their faces. Still not quite able to make them out, the group moved forward. The light made from Taichi clearly showed who they were now. Yamato and Taichi growled at them. Ken and Daisuke held their weapons high still. Mimi and Miyako readied themselves for any attacks. Iori, Kourshior, Jun, and Momoe stood dumbfounded. Jyou blushed. And Sora's mouth hung wide.

[1] Ya know, the kind of woman you always see in the front middle that screams out against the one that doing whatever.

Ok.. so you probably have gotten all the couples now. Anything else? Oh yeah. Be ready for Chapter 4! Surprises await discovery! Is anyone still reading this? Or actually liking it? I think it sucks.

Pluto's Pronunciations: Syldell - Seel' Dell; Valangard - Vall on' guard; Torugorn - Tow rew gorn'; Khahatak - Kah' hah tahk