Call and Answer

Summary: Takeru starts to reflect on his life and realizes he isn't free of making mistakes.

Warnings: Some violence, language, mentions of abuse

Pairings: Takari, Sorato, Jyoumato, Taishirou, Kenyako, Russuki (OCs), and possible hints of Daikari

A/N: Part of Angel Weasel-Woman and mine's headcanon, but can be read seperate. Hopefully this will help explain some of Takeru's actions for you all.

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I think

it's getting to the point where I can be myself again

it's getting to the point where we have almost made amends

Takeru hoped that his blinking from the hair whipping his face was enough to hide his tears of worry from Sora. She had been acting strange since Taichi gave her this mission, one Takeru felt he could have done alone. However, he was glad for Sora's help and it was comforting to have his mother figure beside him.

"Takeru?"

Argh, she noticed! Takeru thought, turning away.

"Don't worry. We'll find Yamato-kun."

"And Jyou and Mimi, too?"

"Sure, Takeru. We have to stay positive."

Takeru grinned, holding up his crest, "Don't worry, that's what I'm all about!"

Sora gave a weak smile. "...I still don't understand why Yamato had to leave us. I can't get that look out of my head..."

"Nn?" Takeru wondered.

"...I don't understand that look, damn it," Sora breathed, closing her eyes.

Takeru would have inched back if there had been room on Birdramon's back, but instead he just turned away once more. "Oniichan has his reasons, even if he won't tell us."

Sora made a noise of recongition and then turned back towards the horizon. "Hurry, Birdramon. There isn't much time."

Not long after, Takeru's eyes lit up. He could see Yamato and Jyou on the ground below. Sora ordered her Digimon to circle back and they found a spot she could land. Sora felt a bit of relief in her heart, but then she noted how long it had taken them and they still hadn't found Mimi. Why is she seperated from Jyou, anyway? What is he doing here with Yamato?

"Oh, Takeru-!" Sora started as the boy dashed off.

Takeru was running as quickly as his feet could take him. I take back everything I ever said. Oniichan, I'm sorry. I do need you. Please... don't leave me again. Don't leave me... Don't leave me...

"Takeru-" Yamato started as the boy rushed past Jyou's waist and knocked the air from his brother's lungs. Takeru felt the reassuring caress of his hand and stood back.

"Please, don't leave me again, Oniichan."

Yamato gave a smile Takeru hadn't seen before. Takeru turned to Jyou who was smiling at the two of them. Even the Digimon seemed to be in good spirits.

"So... how did you get here, Takeru?" Yamato questioned. "Taichi didn't let you go off alone or I'll-"

"Taichi's in trouble!" Takeru urged. Yamato's eyes widened and Jyou frowned as the brother grabbed onto Takeru's shoulders.

"We need to hurry then!" the blonde insisted.

"S-Sora. He told Sora to bring me here," Takeru replied, then everyone heard a scream. When they looked back, Biyomon was calling out into a dark pit. Takeru looked over at his brother as he stared down into the vacant, dark pit.