Rebuilding a Broken Heart Ch.2

Rebuilding a Broken Heart

Chapter 2

Of old enemies and reflections

The next day Gatomon headed to the Ishida household, ever since they defeated MaloMyotismon the digimon got accepted in the real world so there was no need to hide now. As she made her way to TK and Matt's house she was thinking about Patamon, she did noticed him down, the way he told her that she now was fuller of life ever since she started to date Veemon got pretty engraved on her heart and memory, not because he was right about that but because of the way his voice sounded when he said that. She could detect sadness on his voice.

At first she thought that maybe it was just something temporary but when she and Veemon returned from their walk and she saw Patamon wasn't there she realized that there was more about him she didn't knew. She knew Patamon literally was inseparable of TK, as much as she was of Kari, so if he decided to return home later on his own it surely meant he needed time alone to think about something and she wanted to know what it was. Not because she was curious but because she felt she had something to do with it, after all they stopped hanging out together as often as they used to do it before, and she had to admit she missed him a lot.

She told Veemon she wanted to spend a day with Patamon and the blue dragon didn't had problem with that, he knew she and Patamon always were close friends and he also was worried about Patamon, they're friends after all.

Gatomon soon arrived to the Ishida Household, the house was pretty big since TK and Matt's parents got promotions with a really good paying so when they got remarried they bought a bigger house for them to live comfy, it wasn't one of those luxury houses but it was bigger than your average house, but preserving that atmosphere of a happy family home, just like TK wished for years.

Gatomon rang the doorbell and a minute later TK answered the door.

"Gatomon? What brings you here? Is Kari okay?" he asked as he let her in.

Gatomon smiled at how sweet TK was always worrying for his friends and girlfriend in this case, she then remembered how Patamon was just like TK in that matter, always putting his friends first, never thinking on him first.

"Those two sure make quite a team," she thought as she then smiled at TK

"Kari is fine TK; I came on my own because I wanted to see Patamon. We haven't hanged out in a while so I thought we could hang out today," Gatomon said and TK smiled.

"That is really nice Gatomon but there is a problem, Patamon isn't here right now, he went to the digiworld, he said he wanted to spend the day there," he said. Gatomon blinked now more confused.

"He went to the digiworld to spend the day over there?" she asked and TK nodded.

"Yeah, he seemed to need a time for himself to think, come to think that he lately hasn't been as cheery as he used to be," TK said as he petted Gatomon between her ears making her purr.

"Yeah I noticed it too, that's why I went to see him, I wanted to see if he could tell me what's wrong, though I think I'm in part responsible, I mean, me and Patamon used to hang out a lot but when I started to date Veemon I stopped hanging out with him as often as before, maybe he thinks I don't need him anymore," she said and sighed sadly. TK smiled and picked her up.

"Why don't you go to the digiworld and talk with him? Maybe that can help him and help you as well," he suggested and Gatomon smiled.

"That's a great idea TK; can you open a digiport in your computer for me please?" Gatomon asked him with a smile and TK smiled.

"Sure Gatomon that's no problem," TK said as he headed to his bedroom and set Gatomon on the chair in front of his computer as he took his D-3 and aimed it at the screen.

"Digiport open!" TK exclaimed and a second later the port opened on the screen.

"There you go Gatomon," he said with a smile which she returned.

"Thanks TK," Gatomon said and then she went through the port and soon she was landing on the digiworld on a hill.

"Well I'm here now to search him," she said to no one as she started to walk through the hill while looking around trying to locate him.

Gatomon headed to Primary Village for a start, since she knew Patamon liked to take care of the baby digimon there helping Elecmon, she thought he might well be there but unfortunately for her he wasn't there and Elecmon haven't seen him neither. She headed towards the forest near Infinity Mountain. She remembered when he and TK told her and Kari about the fight with Devimon and how Patamon digivolved to Angemon and saved the day at the cost of his own life using the sacred power of the seven digivices.

"He is so much like Wizardmon, he doesn't cares if he has to sacrifice himself as long his friends remain safe," she thought as she looked around the forest.

"Patamon? Patamon are you here?" she called for him but no answer, she kept searching as she kept wondering where in the digiworld could be him. She arrived to the base of Infinity Mountain and looked around.

"This place….. It was here where Patamon defeated Devimon after the others were taken down…" She said to no one as she closed her eyes, just feeling the wind brushing her face gently. Many thoughts invaded her head. She didn't realized how important Patamon was for her till they stopped hanging out that much they used to. Suddenly she felt a chill running down her spine and her ears perked up as she suddenly opened her eyes and leaped away just before a claw was about to hit her. She turned and got in shock at what she saw. It was Devimon himself grinning evilly.

"So what do we have here? A lost kitty? And it is a digidestined one at that. The perfect bait to lure here that rotten angel who defeated me years ago," He said on his evil voice. Gatomon glared and got ready to fight.

"I won't let you use me as bait to lure him here! I'll first defeat you before you can harm him!" Gatomon shouted while glaring at him. Devimon just laughed and looked at her.

"Seems someone has a weak spot for that pathetic angel, this sure will make the things interesting," the demon digimon said as he prepared his attack.

"Touch of Evil!" He shouted and launched his attack at Gatomon. She leaped it and charged her own attack.

"Lightning Claw!" She slashed at Devimon hitting him on the chest making him flinch slightly but not enough to stun him.

"The kitty is wild, but is not strong enough, Evil Wing!!" he shouted as he attacked her again, Gatomon leaped up again but she got countered by a touch of evil attack which sent her down to the ground hard in pain, she slowly staggered back to her feet but slumped on one knee clutching her side.

"Damn…he got me hard," she thought as she tried to stand again and winced as she glared, Devimon laughed enjoying her pain.

"I knew you will leap my attack again so I got ready with backup attack," Devimon said as he walked up to her. Gatomon hissed and using all her remaining strength she charged at him.

"Lightning Paw!" She yelled as she slashed down at Devimon but before her claw could make contact on him, Devimon grabbed her and flipped her down to the ground hard again as he laughed.

"You don't have enough energy to fight anymore; my attack weakened you enough," Devimon said as he stood in front of her. Gatomon tried to get up but she couldn't, the pain was too much for her.

"Patamon... I tried... it wasn't enough... I'm sorry..." Gatomon thought as she just glared at Devimon.

"You won't get away with this Devimon, the others will stop you!" Gatomon said with a hiss still glaring at him and wincing in pain. Devimon just laughed.

"Well, too bad you won't be here to see that kitten, and too bad your human partner and that angel aren't here to see you die but guess I can't win em' all, now say goodbye, Laser Wing!!" he shouted as he launched his attack. Gatomon tried to move but the pain didn't let her.

"Kari, Patamon, Veemon...I'm sorry" Gatomon closed her eyes waiting for the attack to hit her but when nothing happened after few seconds she opened her eyes and gasped seeing Angemon in front of her. His staff was in blocking position and a shocked Devimon watching all.

"A-Angemon? Patamon?" She stammered. The Angel's back facing her as he was facing Devimon.

"Gatomon are you okay?" He asked in his calm voice. Gatomon could feel her cheeks going hot. Was she blushing? She snapped out of her trance and nodded slightly.

"Y-Yeah, I'll be fine... thanks to you," She replied. Devimon smirked.

"Just the one I was waiting for. Now I'm gonna get my revenge and destroy you Angemon!" He shouted and charged at him.

"Touch of Evil!!" he shouted as he launched his claw at Angemon. The Angel evaded the attack and slammed his staff hard on his gut making him stagger backwards.

"Hand of Fate!!" Angemon shouted as he launched his attack hitting Devimon making him fall on a knee in pain.

"You blasted Angel! I won't lose this time!" The demon digimon said as he slowly staggered back up, Angemon just watched every movement he made.

"Gatomon digivolve," Angemon said calmly as he kept facing Devimon ready for any movement. Gatomon looked at him confused.

"But I'm already champion level, we need of TK and Kari to go to ultimate level," she said as Angemon blocked an Evil Wing attack from Devimon.

"Search inside you Gatomon, search for that light Kari gives you to digivolve," It was the only thing Angemon said as he launched a Hand of Fate at Devimon but he evaded it.

"Talking and fighting isn't wise Angemon, Laser Wing!!" he shouted and attacked, Angemon got ready to evade the attack but as he did it he didn't saw Devimon charging at him and attacking him with a Touch of Evil attack knocking his staff away and hitting him on the rib cage doubling him in pain. Gatomon gasped in shock.

"Angemon…. Patamon!" She yelled as she gripped her paws. Angemon staggered back up only to get grabbed by the throat by Devimon who grinned evilly. Gatomon knew she had to do something or he will be lost, she will lost a second close friend it will be Wizardmon's sacrifice all over again but with other mon close to her dying.

"Angemon…Patamon…please help me to save him…" Gatomon suddenly opened her eyes wide as a pink glow appeared around her

"Ah… Revenge is better when served cold," Devimon said unaware of what was going on with Gatomon. Angemon struggled to get free but Devimon gripped him tighter.

"Now with you out of the way, the cat will be no problem neither, and then I will recover what you took from me years ago Angemon, and then the evil shall rein! Hahaha!" He said while laughing sinisterly as he prepared to finish Angemon off.

"Touch of-" he got cut off as a glowing arrow stabbed his arm. He screamed in pain while releasing Angemon. He turned and went in shock seeing Angewomon hovering in the air with another arrow ready to fly off at him.

"Impossible! This shouldn't be happening!" He yelled and Angewomon glared at him.

"It is very possible Devimon; you made a fatal mistake trying to retake your old plans and trying to kill Angemon, now I will stop you once for all!" Angewomon exclaimed as her arrow vanished and then she raised her arms to the sides.

"I summon all the sacred power to gather in my being!" She shouted as she rose up her arms forming a ring of light over them just like the one she formed when she got ready to attack Myotismon years ago. The places where once the destiny stones stood and that now were occupied by the seeds of hope planted by Azulongmon years ago glowed brightly and each spot shot a multicolored beam that went straight to Infinity Mountain and right into the ring Angewomon formed. Angemon watched in awe as the sacred power in the digiworld gathered inside that ring.

"Angewomon don't!" Angemon shouted. She looked at him with a gentle smile.

"Angemon you sacrificed your life to stop him and to protect our friends and our world, Wizardmon died for me and Kari, now it is my turn to make a sacrifice," she said as she then turned at Devimon and glared at him.

"This is your end Devimon!" she shouted as she grabbed the glowing ring turning it into a bright and powerful arrow which sparkled with energy.

"Angemon tell Kari that we will meet again," she said as she got the arrow ready on her bow.

"Angewomon…" Angemon whispered, in a last movement he launched a soft glow at her which entered through her back but she didn't noticed nor felt it.

"No! If you do that don't think you will survive to tell about it!" Devimon warned her and she glared.

"As I already told Angemon, I'm not afraid to sacrifice myself for my friends as well both worlds! He and Wizardmon never thought twice to sacrifice themselves and neither will I do it! Celestial Arrow!!" She launched the arrow impaling Devimon right on the chest. The demon digimon let out a piercing scream of pain as he started to dissolve.

As Devimon was dissolving he looked at her and grinned.

"You may have defeated me but it doesn't matters, I just got revived and sent to test you and even though it was true I wanted to retake my old plans it doesn't matter anyways, soon what you'll face in the future will be worse than anything you faced before, beware with the long lost past returning, it can haunt you when you less expect and take away the ones you love and then the darkness shall reign again!" Devimon said to end with a sinister laugh as he dissolved completely.

"Long lost past? What does he meant to say with that?" Angewomon wondered her thoughts didn't lasted as she started to feel something happening to her, she thought it was her body dissolving but then she just glowed and dedigivolved back to Gatomon and fell on her knees tired. She blinked as she looked at herself confused.

"I thought I would die after use all that energy," she said and then gasped seeing a barely conscious Patamon seated on the ground smiling weakly at her.

"Patamon!" She rushed up to him as best as she could and slumped besides him. They looked at each other for a bit and then both ended laughing together till they ended lying on the ground looking at each other with smiles on their faces.

"Now tell me how is that I didn't died like you when I attacked Devimon?" Gatomon asked him. Patamon grinned sheepishly.

"I gave you part of my energy so it could be enough to dedigivolve you back to Gatomon instead of revert you all the way to a digiegg," he said with a smile and winked at her while smiling.

Gatomon couldn't help but feel flattered at Patamon's gesture; she moved closer and looked at him with her bright blue eyes. Patamon could feel himself blushing slightly having her that close, he wanted to capture her lips in a kiss so badly, to hold her closer and love her but that was out of the question since she had someone already. Gatomon then smiled and gave him a soft kiss on the cheek making him blush more.

"Thanks Patamon that was so sweet from you," She said while smiling at him. She kept looking into Patamon's eyes. In her mind all the moments she shared with him replayed as she could see how he was so special for her and how he had an important role in her life. She then thought in how they were so linked in some ways like having a shared attack in their armor forms.

She then saw Pegasusmon on her mind, how he was so imposing and fought with a big justice sense, she had to admit he was pretty attractive too, His golden armor and his golden wings giving him such regal image and those mysterious deep blue eyes of his that could melt any girl's heart. She suddenly stopped herself right there. What she was thinking? She already has a boyfriend, but then why she was thinking about Patamon in that way? She would have wondered further but got snapped back to reality by Patamon's voice.

"Gatomon? Are you there?" Patamon asked while waving his paw in front of her. The cat digimon shook her head and blushed a bit while smiling.

"Oh sorry Pata guess I spaced out for a moment," She said while scratching the back of her head while still smiling. Patamon smiled gently at her.

"Oh its okay, I was saying that we should return to where I mounted my camp, so we can eat and rest better," he said and Gatomon blinked.

"You have a camp? I mean TK told me you were spending the day here in the digiworld but I thought you would be returning home at night," She said and Patamon smiled softly.

"Well you were wrong Gato, I decided to spend the night here, to distract myself," He said while looking at the sky. Gatomon stared at him intently. She never thought he could be so mysterious. She smiled deciding that it would be a good way for them to hang out if she stays with him.

"Well then let's go Pata, lead the way," She said as she started to get up but then she winced and held her side. Patamon saw this and noticed the wound on her side and looked at her with worry.

"Gatomon you're still hurt," he said as he slowly got up. He then went on all fours and smiled at her.

"Hop in, I'll take you to the camp," He said getting Gatomon surprised.

"Are you sure? I mean you're tired too Patamon, besides I can walk is nothing serious," She said but then she winced again and smiled nervously.

"Then again I could be wrong," she said with a nervous smile and Patamon just shook his head and smiled.

"Just hop in I'll be fine is not too far from here anyways," He said softly. Gatomon couldn't help but blush slightly and feel flattered for the second time. She finally nodded and slowly got on Patamon's back and held on him gently.

"Okay, I'm ready," She said with a smile. Patamon smiled and slowly started his way towards his mini camp. Again thoughts about Patamon flooded Gatomon's mind. He was indeed very special, even though he could be naive and some times childish he has a great heart and was so kind always worrying about his friends, not to mention he has certain innocence that can make you forget your problems and Gatomon was glad to have such great friend like him.

But little did she know that there were more things related to her and Patamon in store for them. Devimon's word were pretty enigmatic, what did he meant with a long lost past? And mostly who was the one who sent him?

Just the time will solve all those doubts when the right time comes.