Digimon Fan Fiction ❯ Rise of the Demon Lords ❯ When The Young Has Fun ( Chapter 4 )

Disclaimer: I don not own digimon or it's character or Temple Run. But I do own the digimon that I do make up in this story and the pies.

Chapter 4: When The Young Has Fun

Ken twirls the bubble wand around in the bubble soap. He smiles as he blows a perfect soapy bubble. Ken watches as the Neutral Darkness swirls around the bubbles until it pops. Ken smiles, enjoying the peace with his brother…

“AHHHH! Stupid bubble!” Or maybe not… Ken rolls his eyes playfully at his brother.

“Niisan, you're blowing too hard. Of course it's going to pop before it leaves the wand.”

Osamu gave him a disgruntle look. Ken was well aware that his brother was never really good at blowing bubbles. Osamu always blows to hard, making the bubble pop before it fully forms. Osamu sighs and places the wand back in the bubble of soap.

“Easy for you to say. Yours comes out so perfect, while mine never leaves the wand.”

Ken chuckles softly as he reaches out to grab his brother's wand. Ken swirls it around for a bit before pulling it out and handing it to his brother. Osamu gives him a confused look as he does the same with his wand.

“Like I said before you are blowing too hard. Try clearing your mind of distractions and then think of a happy thought. This should help when you blow.” Osamu blinked at him for once in confusion. Ken rolled his eyes playfully. “Your are thinking too much. The more you think, the more distracted you get. This is affecting your breathing because you are not calm.” Ken demonstrates by taking a deep cleansing breath before blowing a huge bubble, which the swirls of Darkness takes and plays with.

Ken watches as his brother blinks and stares at the wand. With a shrug he closes his eyes and breathes in deeply, much like Ken has done. After a few seconds of waiting Osamu blew at his wand and formed a small soapy bubble. Osamu's eyes widen at what he did and broke out in a big grin.

“I did it Ken! Look I did it!” Ken chuckled. It had taken awhile for him to actually blow a fully formed bubble. Ken tried to hide his laugh. At this very moment Osamu was acting like a little kid who just got a piece of cake on his birthday. Wasn't Osamu supposed to be the elder brother here? At times it felt like he was more mature then his elder brother. “What's so funny?” Ken simply shrugged his shoulders in uncertainty; however, this did not stop him from laughing. In fact he just laughed harder. Osamu scowled at him for about five seconds before joining his brother in his hysterical laughter.

It had been so long since he had laughed like this with his Niisan. Sure he had laughed with Wormmon (multiple times), Daisuke, Yamato, and Taichi. However, laughing with his brother was different somehow. He had missed it. He and his brother had always fought when they were younger, but now none of that matter.

“You two seem to be having fun.” Ken smiled at the voice. The two brothers turned around to see Mercurymon and another digimon with him. The other digimon consisted of ten green spheres with eyes on them. One of the spheres has a pair of red lips, with four triangles above it, while another has the Crest of Light engraved on it.

“Hello Mercurymon. Hello…um…” Ken paused for a moment, trying to figure out the bigger digimon's name.

“I am Sakkakumon, the Beast Spirit of Steel.” The Beast Spirit Warrior replied.

“Kind of freaky looking-OW!” Ken elbowed his brother, giving him a leveled look.

“That's not nice Sam! Apologize!” Ken demanded as he gave his brother a look that expressed his disappointment.

Osamu grumbled under his breath that what he said was true before apologizing. “Sorry.”

The two warriors laughed at the irony of the situation. The older was getting reprimanded by the younger. Osamu scoffed at the two digimon. He gave the two a heated glare before turning his back to them. Ken sighs in exasperation. Wasn't he supposed to be the not so mature one around here?

“KEEENNN!” Ken blinks as the voice of his best friends from a distance behind his two warriors. The two digimon stop laughing just in time to see Daisuke yelling and running towards them. Ken laughs nervously as Daisuke gives him an annoyed look. “Where have you been? I've been looking all over for you!”

“Well,” Ken begins nervously. “I was blowing bubbles with Niisan.” Daisuke raised a maroon eyebrow at him.

“Did you forget we were going to the Amusement Park?” Daisuke asked with a pout.

Ken flushed in embarrassment. “I'm so sorry Dai, I forgot.” Daisuke let out a breath before smiling that Ken was forgiven.

“Well then, since everyone is here. I guess I will join you.” Daisuke says as he takes a seat next to Ken on the bench. Ken hands him the bubble wand. Daisuke murmurs his thanks before blowing some bubbles of his own. We all watched as Daisuke blew a few small bubbles, followed by a medium one. However, the bubbles were rough around the edges, so they popped after a few seconds. Daisuke didn't seem bothered though. He seemed to be a peace, much like what Ken was feeling before. “Now I know why you like blowing bubbles so much. It's calming.”

Ken smiled in response and gently took the wand back to blow some more bubbles of his own. Osamu tried to but he was blowing too hard again. After several tries he have given up and handed his bubble bottle to Daisuke. Daisuke happily took the bottle from Osamu and blew some of his own. After several minutes of blowing bubbles and not talking, Osamu asked, “How did you get here anyway?”

Daisuke shrugged his shoulders. “I asked one of the Veemon on the beach. He told that Ken was with the Neutral Darkness at a park. After that I came straight here.”

Osamu gave his friend a look that said `I know there is more to the story that you're not telling me and I will find out'. Daisuke didn't notice the look, since he went back to blowing.

“Ken? Daisuke?”

Ken blinked and started to look around. Where was that voice coming from?

“Ken? Daisuke? Get up.”

Ken blinked again. Was that his cousin?

“Come on guys, it's time for breakfast.”

Ken looked around to see that everything was fading away, it felt as if he was being pulled out of movie and watching everything from afar. Ken watched as Daisuke and Mercurymon disappear from the park. Osamu smiles at him and gives him a wave goodbye.

“See you tonight, Otouto.”

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Ken slowly wakes up from his dream. His cousin Koichi was staring down at him, trying to wake him up. Once he noticed that Ken was up, he went to see if Daisuke was up. Daisuke groaned in annoyance as Koichi woke him up.

“Too early,” he whines.

“So you don't want breakfast?” Koichi asked. At the mentioned of food Daisuke jumped out of bed, quickly gets dressed, then grabs his digimon and storms out of the room at amazing speed. Ken, Koichi, and Minomon laughed as the two rushed and cheered for food. It was amazing at how those two would get so excited for food.

At a much slower pace, then his overly hyper best friend, Ken sat on the bed and stretched his muscles before getting out of bed. Ken waits until his cousin was not facing him before he takes off his borrowed pajamas and changes into his grey slacks and blue T-shirt. Once changed Ken walks to the bed and picks up his digimon to cradle in his arms. Ken tells his cousin to go on ahead, since he was going to stop at the restroom first. With a “Sure” from his cousin, Ken leaves the room and heads to the restroom.

Ken watches as his cousin goes to the dinning room. He was glad they were here. He wasn't sure he would be able to stand his panic attack without them. Ken sighs as he enters the restroom. For some reason Ken felt like something was going to happen. It wasn't a bad feeling really, but he couldn't be sure. He frowned as he wondered what Koushiro said at the meeting. Mrs. Izumi told her son not to tell him yesterday because of his panic attack. She was afraid it would be too much for him to handle, especially since he had just woken up after sleeping for several hours after his panic attack.

Ken looks at himself in the mirror as he straightens his hair. He was glad Mrs. Izumi had extra toothbrushes and hairbrushes for he, Daisuke, and Koichi. He wasn't expecting to stay last night. If he did he would as at least brought some stuff with him.

“Ken-chan?” Ken looks at his partner.

“Hmmm?”

“Are you okay? You seemed worried about something.”

Ken frowned slightly. “I'm not sure. I just have a feeling that something is going to happen.” Minomon looks at him.

“Well, Gennai was saying something about the Digital World being in trouble, but they were to far for me to hear. I'm sure Koushiro is going to tells us about it when we see him at breakfast.”

“I guess your right.” Ken gives his hair one more brush before doing his other bathroom necessities. Once he was done he picks up Minomon, who was watching him from the sink counter, and leaves the restroom.

As Ken enters the dinner room, the sound of DemiVeemon and Daisuke cheering for food can be heard. Both he and Minomon try to stifle a laugh as the two fights over a plate of fried eggs. DemiVeemon had managed to take three of Daisuke's fried eggs before Daisuke gets a chance to eat them.

Koichi smiles at the scene and continues eating, while Koushiro rolls his eyes at them before continuing to ask Koichi about something. Ken takes a seat next to his best friend. Mrs. Izumi places two plates in front of him, one for him and one for Minomon. Minomon immediately digs into the food as if he hadn't eaten in days. Ken smiles at his digimon and proceeds to sprinkle some salt, pepper, and shredded cheese on the eggs before eating. True to his word, Koushiro told them what happened at the meeting, as they ate.

Ken wasn't too happy about the fight that occurred between his boyfriend and Sora. It sounded like a pretty bad fight. This was not good. From what Koushiro was saying the enemy was killing or recruiting digimon for something. There was a very high chance for war in the Digital World. But were they ready? Ken doubted it. If they were to go to the Digital World right now, they would not stand a chance. The team is divided. Many of the others are not willing to work with each other. There would most likely fight among themselves more then the enemy.

It was very troubling that there was an issue when Gennai said that the enemy is after the Neutral and Purified Darknesses. Ken was well aware that many of the others do not take kindly to Darkness. He knew for a fact that Hikari, Takeru, and himself were good examples. Hikari is sensitive to Darkness like he is. Takeru simply has issues with Darkness thanks to what happened in the past. He couldn't blame him. He had his own issues when it came with the Corrupted Darkness. Ken constantly had nightmares about the Dark Ocean, Daemon, and the Goddess of Darkness. Ken hates to admit it but he was still scared of them. At times all he wanted to do was go somewhere where no evil or problems can touch him.

Ken chewed his food slowly as he thought about Takeru's reaction. He had expected Takeru and maybe Hikari to react the way they did. However, he wondered what would happen if they found out that he and his cousin were the Darknesses that were in trouble. Ken could just imagine their reaction. First they would question how he is the Neutral Darkness with the Dark Spore no longer being active and him no longer under the control of Darkness that made him the Kaiser in the first place. In truth, he would not know. He wasn't sure why the Neutral Darkness picked him in the first place. All he knows is that it just happened. Ken feared that the others might not believe him and might actually go against him because of this. He had a feeling that they might shun Koichi, but that's because they don't know him. With him he wasn't so sure. He had been a friend with the others for a few years now. But there was still that sliver of doubt that they might see this as him being turned evil again and might turn against him or try to convince to return to the good. It sounded silly, he knew, but they could always think that way.

Ken felt his stomach begin to turn when Koushiro began to theorize who these Warriors are. Ken, well according his new partners and cousin, is the new Warrior of Steel. Ken wasn't sure how to feel about this. It sounded exciting, yet it was scary. Ken was excited that now he can help his digimon fight against the enemy and not be on the sidelines where he could be in the way. However, it was scary that he would have to face the enemy face to face. He could get hurt. He could die. He could even hurt others if he is not careful.

Ken grabbed for his glass of milk and drank painfully slow. There were to many variables and scenarios to think about. If anything how was he supposed to evolve with Mercurymon? He had no idea how. He wasn't even sure what to do with his D-Tector now. Well, at least it's not black anymore. That was a good catch out of this whole situation. Ken wondered if he would be able to help or would he just be in the way. Ken couldn't help but wonder. He still has panic attacks and walking nightmares. What happens if he has one when they are in a middle of a battle? The enemy could take advantage of the situation and seriously hurt someone when they are trying to help him. Ken puts down his glass and looks at the empty plate. If that happens wouldn't he be just a burden to everyone? Wouldn't they lose because of his condition? Why was he chosen to be the Warrior of Steel? He wasn't special. If anything he is like a magnet for bad luck and Darkness. He'll just be in the way.

“That is not true! Thee art not a burden!” Ken didn't need to look up to see Mercurymon crouching next to him. He knew he was there.

What are you talking about Mercurymon? Of course I am! I'll just be in the way. What good can I be if I have a panic attack? Everyone will be to focus on me that the enemy can get away or attack my friends. What good will I be than if they are all hurt?

“Ken thee art not a burden. Thee art mine partner. Thou have me, Minomon, and the other Warriors to help thee. That will not happen because thee and I will be together. I will be able to control it, you'll see. And don't worry about us evolving together. Koji, as well as the other Warriors, art coming to the mansion the present day. Those gents will explain everything to thee.”

Ken smiled faintly. He had forgotten that his other cousin was coming with his friends this afternoon. From what his cousin told him his friends are very nice people. Koichi told him about his adventures and how he was taken advantaged by Darkness as well. Maybe he will be fine. If the other Warriors forgave and accepted his cousin without a second thought, maybe he will be all right. He was a Warrior too after all.

Thanks, Mercurymon. You're right. I guess I was worrying myself for no reason.

“Thee art welcome. I probably would have done the same thing if I was in thy shoes.”

Ken smiles as Mercurymon goes back into his D-Tector. He was glad he had someone that he could talk to that was not Minomon or his best friend when he was thinking too hard about something.

“Geesh, DemiVeemon! How much are you going to eat?” Ken heard Daisuke ask.

“I'm a growing digimon. I have to eat.” DemiVeemon replied in a voice that would make any girl want to hug him due to his cuteness.

“Right,” Daisuke replied dryly. Everyone including Ken laughed. Those two should be put on TV for the way they argue for food. Ken watches his friend as he snatched a fried egg from DemiVeemon and eats it. The two argued for a good three minutes until they were stuff with food. Ken smiles at their simple nature and turns to listen to the conversation Koushiro was having with his cousin. Koushiro was asking if Koichi been to the Digital World and if he had a partner.

Koichi glanced at Ken before replying, “Yes I have been to the Digital World. Though it's been awhile since I've been there. My partner is Loweemon. He's basically a black lion.” Ken frowned slightly. So it looks like they are not telling the others about the Warriors yet.

“Prodigious! You have to tell me about your adventures in the Digital World sometime. It's always nice meeting other Chosen Children.” Koichi smiled and agreed with him. They talked a little more until Mrs. Izumi came in and said that his grandmother was on the line. Koichi left the table and answered the call. When he returned Koichi said that it was time to go.

Koichi, Daisuke, and Ken thanked Mrs. Izumi for her hospitality before leaving. Daisuke told Koushiro that they would talk later before they left to go home. Daisuke talks as they walk home. Half way through the conversation Daisuke mentioned their plans for today. Ken smiles with his friend as they plotted.

You see every week Ken and Daisuke have a friendly war against their boyfriends. And it just so happened that both Taichi and Yamato have gotten into an awful fight that requires the two younger to teach them a lesson in teamwork. DemiVeemon and Minomon even through ideas in their plotting, while Koichi simply stares at him in curiosity. Ken was not going to tell him though. That would just ruin the fun.

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Koichi watches as his cousin, his best friend, and their digimon run into the kitchen. Koichi shakes his head in amusement. He wasn't sure what the two were up to, but he had a feeling it was something he should not be apart of. By the way the two were plotting on the way here, Koichi had a feeling it was for two younger's boyfriends. What exactly they were planning he wasn't sure. However, he had a feeling he would find out eventually.

“Those two are up to something.” Loweemon says as he appears. “Do you know what they're doing?”

“No idea.”

“Well, I guess I will go and ask Mercurymon then.” And with that he floated to the kitchen.

Koichi sat down on the sofa and takes out his phone. Mind as well play a game on his phone to keep himself occupied. He wasn't going to go to the kitchen while the two younger Chosen whip up some trouble in the kitchen. Koichi selects Temple Run on his phone and frowns when he lost within the first 300 miles. Damn! He really sucks at this game. Who decided to put a tree in his path anyway?

“Yes! Mwhahahaha!” Koichi shifts in his seat as he heard Daisuke from the kitchen. What on earth were they doing in there? From the sofa all Koichi could see was the two in-training digimon jumping up and down on the table and the two Human Spirits talking to each other quietly.

“Ken? Daisuke? Where are you guys doing over there?” Koichi yelled back to the two Chosen.

Ken and Daisuke popped out from the door slightly. “Nothing.” They said together. If it was nothing why were they chiming together like that?

“Really? What was that evil laughter I just heard?” Ken and Daisuke look at each other before replying suspiciously.

“Nothing you need to worry about.” Ken says. They are up to something.

“Yeah! And don't move from that spot. Ha! Ha! Ha!” And with that they disappeared back into the kitchen. They are SO up to something!

Koichi raised an eyebrow at them. Koichi wanted to know what was so funny and what they were planning. From the looks up it, they don't want him to know. Or was it because they don't want him to stop them.

Sighing to himself, Koichi goes back to playing his game. Koichi narrowed his eyes in concentration as he tried to avoid the trees in his path. He was able to go that without a problem now, until he upon a huge tree and didn't duck in time. Koichi frowned. Why was this so hard? Why did his brother like this game anyway? Koichi groaned when his character fell into a hole and got the message that said that he got eaten by alligators. With a sigh Koichi exits the game and decides to check his messages. Koichi saw that he had seven unread messages, three from his brother and one from everyone else.

To: Koichi

From: Koji

Hey, bro! Just got out of the competition. You'll never believe who just won. :)

Koichi had no doubt that his brother would win. He smiled as he opened the next one.

To: Koichi

From: Takuya

Hey, buddy! Just got a call from your brother. We would all love to come to your grandmother's mansion. Sorry about what happened to your cousin. Don't worry we have your guys back!

Koichi smiles in relief. He didn't doubt that Takuya wouldn't say yes. Actually he kind of figured that Takuya would rush over here anyway, especially with the world at stake.

To: Koichi

From: Koji

Just called the others. We are meeting up at the station in a little bit. Let you know when we get on the train.

Okay so they should be here soon. He wondered what the others wrote.

To: Koichi

From: Zoe

Hey, Koichi. How are you? Heard what happen to your cousin. His situation sounded a lot like yours when you were brainwashed by Cherubimon. Sorry, didn't mean to bring that up. :( Anyway, how is he holding up? If he gets anymore panic attacks try using scented sticks. We use that for my Nonna when she has hers. And if he has trouble sleeping try Chamomile Tea or scented lavender.

Koichi blinks. Why hasn't his grandmother thought of that? She converted herself in the Cherokee ways when she was a teenager. Wouldn't she know of natural ways to battle Ken's lack of sleep? With a shrug, Koichi thanked Zoe and told her how he and his cousin were. Once he sends his reply he opened the next message.

To: Koichi

From: Tommy

Hey, Koichi. How you doing? Is your cousin okay? I feel really bad for him. :( I can't imagine what he must be going through. It must be hard having parents that constantly abused him. I know they are gone now but still. If it okay with you my brother is coming with us. He's a warrior too! Can you believe it? We are also bringing a cake. Mom said it could cheer anyone up.

Wow that's amazing! Yuaka got a spirit too! First his cousin gets the spirit of Steel and now Yuaka. Koichi wonders what spirit he got. Koichi also noticed that family members of the Warriors so far got spirits. Could it be that people they know personally are compatible with the other spirits as well? That was a thought to ponder on.

To: Koichi

From: J.P.

Hey, Koichi. Sorry to what happen to your cousin. Maybe I can cheer him up somehow. You know how I'm good with jokes. ;) Anyway, Beetlemon tells me how the other Warriors are looking for their partners. Your cousin has Steel, Tommy's bro has Wood, and Takuya's brother has Earth. That just leaves Water. Something big must be going down. Catch you later.

Koichi sat back in his seat. So all the Warriors are looking for their partners. Koichi wondered just how dangerous these enemies are. If the spirits feel that they need their partners then… Koichi takes a shaky breath. Things could turn out bad if the Chosen don't get their act together. With a sigh Koichi opens the last unread message that was sent a half hour ago.

To: Koichi

From: Koji

Hey! We just got on the train a few minutes ago. We will be there in about half an hour. See you then.

Koichi closes the program and puts his phone back in his pocket. Koichi was surprised to say the least. Mercurymon, Arbormon, and Grumblemon have their partners now. Now that just leaves Ranamon. What could we be getting ourselves into?

“Come on Ken! Before they get here!” Koichi turns behind him just in time to see Ken and Daisuke leaving the kitchen with what looked like to be six cream pies in their hands. Minomon and DemiVeemon were on their shoulders. Koichi's mouth fell open. PIES! Koichi jumped to his feet as the two mischievous boys run up the stairs with Mercurymon and Loweemon floating right behind him. Koichi quickly follows his cousin and friend up the stairs.

Koichi pauses for a minute once he gets up the stairs. Koichi spots his cousin going to the right side of the hall. He follows after them and stops when they stop in front of what look like to be a catapult near the window. The two spirits were laughing as they watch the two boys put the pies on the lift. Once Ken and Daisuke were satisfied they took out their D-Terminals.

“Digi-Armor Energize!”

“Demi-Veemon Digivolve too…Veemon! Veemon Armor Digivolve too…Raidramon, the Storm of Friendship!”

“Minomon Digivolve too…Wormmon! Wormmon Armor Digivolve too…Pucciemon, the Protector of Kindness!”

“So that's Armor Digivolution,” Koichi murmurs to himself as a pink fairy and a four legged dragon with black armor takes the two in-train digimon's place. There just leaves one question. What are they going to do with the pies?

Koichi watches as Ken tells his partner to watch out for Taichi and Yamato. When they are in range, he attacks. Daisuke tells his partner the rest of the plan. Koichi just stood there as he watched the two in amusement. Well, I guess that's one way to punish your boyfriends for what they did yesterday. Koichi felt a little bad for the two Older Chosen, but it was only a little. They kind of deserve it.

“Here they come Ken-chan!” Before Koichi could think of doing anything Ken and Daisuke run towards him, grabbing his arms, and yanking him down the stairs with them to the living room. Koichi shook off the daze he was in when they got to the bottom floor. Ken and Daisuke dropped him off on the sofa before getting on Raidramon.

“Who you think will scream the loudest?” Raidramon asked.

“My bet is on Taichi,” Ken said.

“So Yamato,” Daisuke snickered.

“Both,” Mercurymon and Loweemon answered. Whose side were they on?

It didn't take that long to get the answer though. Two loud screams can be heard from outside when the pies hit their targets. Ken, Daisuke, and the digimon laughed as a pie covered Taichi and Yamato come storming into the room.

“KEN!”

“DAISUKE!”

“Serves you right!” Ken replied between laughs.

“Yeah! You should have thought twice before doing that fight yesterday!”

“BYE!” Before Taichi and Yamato could get their wits together. Raidramon zoomed up the stair with the laughing boys on his back, going to a destination that was unknown to Koichi. Unsurprisingly, the two Older Chosen ran after their boyfriends. How they thought they could catch up to a digimon was beyond him.

“Ha! Ha! Ha! They got hit good!” Koichi turned to the door to see Tommy, his brother, and the other Warrior either laughing or smiling. Koichi had to agree with Tommy, it was kind of funny.

“Geesh, Koji! I'm glad we are not on your cousin's revenge list.” Takuya elbowed Koji as he continued laughing. Koji nodded and laughed slightly at their cousin's revenge prank.

“I could serious learn a thing or two from them.” J.P. replied as he wiped away a tear.

“Seriously boys? I think those two need to lighten up.” Zoe said, gesturing to the two older boys that just ran after their boyfriends. “Your cousin and his friend seem to be having lots fun.” Zoe said with a smile.

Koichi shook his head in amusement. “The Chosen got into a huge fight yesterday, mainly Yamato and a female Chosen named Sora. It was pretty bad.” Koichi smiles as he got up and walked over to his friends. “Ken and Daisuke didn't like that. As soon as we left the Izumi Residence, they plotted how they were going to teach them a lesson.”

Koji shook his head at that. “They got taught a lesson alright.” The others laughed a little bit more before calming down.

“Should we go after them?” Tommy's older brother, Yuaka asked.

“Looks like it.” Koji replied.

“Loweemon, mind showing us where they went?” Koichi asked his partner.

“Not at all.” Loweemon said.

“That won't be hard, sugar. Just follow the pie trail and the children's laughter.” Ranamon says as she appears.

“She may be right.” J.P. agreed.

“Ranamon, is your partner nearby?” Zoe asked the female Warrior of Water.

“Yes, but I would like to ask my partner's brother where she is. It would be a pain if I have to look long hours just to find her. You know what I mean, sugar?”

“Yeah, you don't want to get your hands dirty.” Arbormon says as he appears. Ranamon spins around and glares at him.

“SHUT UP!” Ranamon floats away after hitting him on the head.

“You sure know how to treat a lady.” Yuaka said disappointedly at his partner.

“Sorry.” Arbormon says as he rubs his head.

“We should probably go after her.” Takuya says as he begins to walk up the stairs.

“Yeah, what Takuya said,” J.P. said as he follows the Warrior of Flames.

Koichi sighs as he and his brother follow the others up the stairs. This was going to be a long day.