Digimon Fan Fiction ❯ Saved By Love ❯ Fears and Promises ( Chapter 5 )

Chapter 5: Fears and Promises

Ken skipped to the kitchen with his digimon partner, Wormmon, following close at hand. Ken wasn't sure why he was so happy today. It could be because of the wonderful anniversary date his boyfriend did for him about a week ago or it could be because his boyfriend was returning home from his mini tour with the band. Either way Ken was in a very good mood. On top of being in a very good mood, Ken actually slept a full week without a single nightmare or flashback. Putting it mildly, Ken was in a very happy mood.

Ken stopped in front of the fridge and counter top, contemplating on what to make. There were eggs, milk, jam, yogurt, fruits, cereal, bread, pancake mix and lots of other stuff. He turned around to face his digimon. He was in the mood for chocolate chip pancakes with strawberries on top.

"What's for Breakfast, Ken-chan?" His digimon asked.

"I was thinking about having chocolate chip pancakes with strawberries."

"Yummy!" Wormmon jumped up and down in excitement. He was happy to see his child happy for once.

Ken smiled back at his digimon's excitement for food. He turned around to grab eggs, milk, strawberries, a bag of chocolate chips, and pancake mix. Ken placed all the ingredients on the counter and proceeded to mixing all the dry and wet ingredients for the pancake batter.

Wormmon watched silently as Ken poured the mixed batter into a pan over the stove. He was happy to see Ken in such a good mood. Usually Ken wakes up frightened, believing that his parents might come through the door to harm him again. Wormmon was always saddened to see his child so afraid, even when his grandmother comes to comfort him, telling him that he is safe. However, ever since his date with Yamato, he has been in a very good mood, lately.

Wormmon smiled to himself as he thought about that day. He wasn't sure what the two boys did after their picnic in the caves. All he knew was that his Ken was very happy and couldn't stop smiling when he met up with him the next day. There was also something in his eyes that said that he was happy as well. His eyes where filled with life and without fear, something he hadn't seen in a very long time. What ever it was that the child of Friendship did for his Ken-chan was defiantly worth it. Yamato was defiantly a positive influence in Ken's life ever since that day. Ken's grandmother was just as happy to see her grandson happy, however, she fears he might relapse if his parents show up or harm him again. Wormmon was just as worried about this problem as well. He wasn't sure how his partner would react if his parent showed up. Actually they all might have to worry about what the children of Friendship and Courage might do if this happened. Daisuke, Yamato and Taichi would probably go berserk if Ken was hurt again. Yamato and Taichi would be furious and would try to kill Ken's parents. Daisuke would run to his best friend and Jogress partner, get him to safely, then join the fight to killing Ken parents.

Wormmon was snapped out of his thoughts when Ken placed two stacks of chocolate chip pancakes, with strawberries, and two glasses of milk on the table. Wormmon eyed the food hungrily as Ken gave thanks. Even since Ken's grandmother took custody of him, Ken was required to attend church every Sunday, learn the Christian religion and Cherokee belief, and read the bible every day in the study with his grandmother before bed. Wormmon was confused at first about why humans did this. He remembered Ken's grandmother telling the both of them that by talking to Jesus, the Christian God, you are connecting with him spiritually and emotionally. 

Once Ken finished saying thanks the duo of Kindness ate their food in the peaceful silences. Wormmon loves Ken's cooking. They way Ken makes pancakes, for example, always came out perfect and mouthwatering and delicious.

"That was yummy, Ken-chan. You're a good cook." Wormmon complimented his human partner when he finished eating. 

Ken blushed, slightly, at the praise. "Thanks, Wormmon.” Ken gathered the plates and put them in the sink. “What do you want to do now?” He asked his digimon.

Wormmon thought for a moment. It was a nice day and there where many thing within the mansion that they can do, like the videogame room or the garden room. However, Ken hadn't been this full of life in a while. “I don't know. You pick?” He finally replied, believing that Ken should pick the activity.

“Okay, how about..." Ken froze mid-sentence when the sound of someone slamming the front door can be heard. "What's that?" Ken's voice was low and frightened.

Wormmon's antennas rose up in alarm. The banging from the door sounded like someone was trying to force his or her way in. This was not good. On top of that, Wormmon could sense dark energy coming in the direction of the front door. This only meant that this person had evil intentions or has been in contact with darkness. "Ken-chan lets go back to your room. I'm sensing dark energy from the front door."

Ken nodded absently, holding his digimon close to him. He, too, sensed the dark energy coming from the front door. He had always been sensitive to the darkness ever since his first adventure in the digital world with Akiyama Ryo. At times Ken can still feel the darkness trying to get a hold of him but his friends and boyfriend was always there to help. 

Ken tightens his grip on Wormmon, as the banging on the door got louder. Ken quickens his pace up the stairs as the door's hedges gave way. Ken's eyes widen in fear when he heard two familiar voices calling his name and another one barking orders. Without a single thought Ken ran the rest of the way up the stairs and into his room. Ken locked the five locks on his door and step away from it, trembling in fear. 

Feeling his partner's distress Wormmon suggested they hide in the closet and try to call for help. Ken smiled gently at the suggestion, but the smile did not reach his eyes. Ken walked to his bedside table and grabs his D-3, D-Terminal, and cell phone before entering the walk-in closet and locking it behind him. 

Wormmon made at least three layers of sticky webbing with his “Sticky Net” on the closet door. When he was sure the door wasn't going to open on the first tug, he turned around and crawled to his frightened child, who had curled up into a human ball. Wormmon could hear his child whimper quietly, “They're coming for me? He's coming for me?”

Wormmon looked at Ken worriedly, wondering what he could do to help him. He knew they had to call someone; the police might be the best choice in this situation. But Ken was to frighten to call anyone right now. They could always email the other Chosen for help. If he remembered correctly Taichi and Daisuke were at the park, not far from here, for Takeru's basketball game. Wormmon quickly crawled to where Ken placed his D-Terminal and looked for the application to email the others. Wormmon typed a quick email to Daisuke telling him of the situation and for him to get help.

***

Yamato growled in frustration. He should have known something was up when Ken didn't call him. Ken usually calls him on his cell every three or four hours. Yamato always looked forward to his boyfriend's calls since it distracted him from his follow band members' ridiculous antics. 

He knew something was wrong when Ken didn't call. Ken always called to make sure Yamato's fans didn't kill him and Yamato made sure Ken was all right with him not being there, just in case he had a flashback or nightmare. Usually talking to him on the phone somehow helps him calm down when he scared from them.

He should have known that the bastard would do something drastic; especially when he gotten that strange phone call treating that the someone was going to be taken from him. He just assumed it was one of his crazy fans. No, it could have been anyone. It could've been the bastard, his devil of a wife, or even someone else. Then again, he should have at least known that man would take the one chance he was away to harm his son. He should have been there to help his love or at least take Ken with him on tour. But no his grandmother thought Ken would be safe at home with Wormmon and the housemaids.

Yamato tighten his grip on his digimon as MetalGarurumon flew through the air at high speed. Yamato closed his eyes his he remembered the conversation he had with Taichi. Yamato was at a hotel, getting ready to go back home. He was talking to his digimon, Gabumon, about the strange phone call he received that morning and how he couldn't wait to see his boyfriend and brother faces when they see him, when he got a call from his best friend.

“Hey Tai! What up?”

“Yamato! You need to come home now!” He blinked. The tone in his best friends voice suggested anything happiness.

“What's going on Taichi? Did something happen?” There was a slight pause from Taichi, as if he was trying to stop himself from exploding.

“Ken…Ken's in danger! The bastard from hell broke into the mansion! Ken's hiding in his room! Hurry and get home, Dai and I will meet you there!” 

Yamato opened his eyes as he wiped away a tear that had managed to crawl down his cheek. He felt so afraid for his boyfriend. He knew Ken's father was a heartless, cruel bastard but this was just going to far. He never thought that the bastard would kidnap his own son. Actually, was Mr. Ichijouji Ken's father anymore since he has disowned him? Yamato shook away that thought. It didn't matter who Mr. Ichijouji was to Ken anymore. All that matter was making sure Ken was safe and not harmed by his father; he only hoped he would get there on time.

***

Wormmon stood protectively in front of his partner. Ken's father, mother, and someone with very dark energy had managed to brake down the main door and were now attempting to open the closet door. He knew Daisuke and the others were on their way but by the time they got here it might be too late. Wormmon knew it wouldn't be a good idea to digivolve, unless he wanted to break the house down. He would be too big. He could always armor digivolve to Pucchiemon but he needed Ken to release the Digi-egg of Kindness from his D-Terminal. 

Wormmon turned to Ken. Ken was sitting on ground, hugging his legs in a defensive position and shivering violently from fear. He didn't blame Ken for being so terrified, who wouldn't? He needed to protect Ken at all cost. If he has to attack Ken's parents in order to protect him from harm, then so be it. 

“Ken-chan?” Wormmon whispered so only Ken could hear.

“Yes?” Ken's frighten voice asked.

“I need to armor digivolve. I'm not sure how long the door will hold.” Wormmon heard Ken sniffle, followed by the sound of buttons being pressed.

“Okay, here we go. Digi-Armor Energize.” Both Wormmon and Ken's D-Terminal screen glowed as Wormmon evolved with the Digi-egg of Kindness.

“Wormmon Armor Digivolve to…Pucchiemon, The Protector of Kindness!” In place of the small green caterpillar like digimon is a pink and white fairy like digimon. The fairy like digimon wore pink gloves and boots and had heart shape antennas that fell to the side of his face. 

Pucchiemon got into a fighting position; ready to protect his partner at all cost. “Ken-chan, stay behind me, okay?”

Ken smiled gently at his digimon. Despite being more cuter then he thought Wormmon could ever be. He really was please with the result of Wormmon's first armor digivolution. It made him feel relieved and happy to see his best digital friend looking out for his wellbeing. He felt safe knowing Wormmon was there for him, even if he can't digivolve to champion form, Stingmon, since he would be too big.

“Okay, Pucchiemon.” Ken replied, thankful that his digimon was here with him and not in the digital world. 

Pucchiemon stood determined. He was glad to hear Ken's voice lighten up. This was a scary situation and he understood if his partner would be too frightened to fight. Despite the danger Ken pushed away his fear, for the moment anyway, and helped him digivolve. That's what he liked about his partner, no matter how frightened he was, he would always put others before himself. Ken was so self-sacrifice, pushing his fear away for him, just so he could protect his child from harm. 

Pucchiemon narrowed his eyes and pushed out his hands in front of him when the hedges of the door began to give way. The door would not hold much longer. His webbing had bought them some time, but obviously not enough for any help to arrive. It looks like he would have to either defeat Ken's parents or hold them off until help arrived. He wasn't sure if he could defeat them. Sure they were human but this dark presence smelled and felt like a digimon. So there was a digimon helping them? Not good, not good at all. This digimon didn't feel normal. All of Pucchiemon's instincts were telling him that this digimon was very powerful and very dangerous. 

Ken whimpered behind him as the door was taken out of hedges. In front of them were Ken's parents and a digimon he never wanted to see. They were doomed.

***

Yamato felt a tear roll down his cheek when they got to the mansion. Cops and ambulance workers were everywhere. Yamato had just talk to Miss. Mockingbird and was sadden at the state that she was in. According to her, Ken's parents and a mysterious woman broke into the house while she was attending the garden. When she realized they broken into her home and was after her grandson she immediately called the police and went to help him. Unfortunately, the mysterious women attacked her and injured her, until she passed out.

Yamato had a feeling that this woman was a digimon. Daisuke and Taichi confirmed the theory as well. The mansion looked like a very powerful digimon was here and that just made Yamato feel angry and upset even more. Miss. Mockingbird, who Yamato loved as he world his own grandmother, was hurt and upset because of this unknown digimon and Ken's kidnapping. 

I couldn't believe it. A hand rested on his shoulder; it was Taichi. “Don't worry we'll get them back, Yamato.” Yamato turned to face his best friend. Taichi's eyes were slightly red from crying but were blazing with anger and determination. I've failed. I'm so sorry, Ken.

“He's right.” Yamato turned to Daisuke who was wiping his eyes with his sleeve. Being Ken's Jogress partner allows Daisuke to know things about Ken that no one else knew. For intense, Daisuke knew when Ken was sad, upset, worried, or scared about something before anyone else did, beside Wormmon of course. Before Wormmon made contact with them for help Daisuke just knew something was wrong. His bond with his best friend told him so. “We'll find Ken and Wormmon and bring them home where they belong. They will not get away with ruining Ken's life anymore!” Daisuke voice rose slightly as he spoke. Daisuke did nothing to hide the anger and sadness in his voice and features. He was obviously feeling Ken's emotions through his bond with him.

It was killing him. He had failed to protect Ken, his soul mate, his boyfriend, and his love. He promised he would protect him. He failed. He promised that his parents would never touch him again because he would stop them. They did. He promised he would protect his precious jewel and come to his rescue, no matter what. He failed. He failed. He failed.

Yamato may have failed his boyfriend in his time in need. But if there was one thing he was certain of, he knew he would not fail again. He will not give up; he would not rest until Ken and Wormmon are found. Yamato raised his head to the sky and made a promise to the Gods that dared listen to him. Ken, I promise, I WILL save you from your hell and pain. I promise you that I will make sure that the bastard will get what he deserves, that I swear.