~The Hidden Cove~

[Kiro_Hoto]

The shadows began to converge at the front of the hut. Kiro ascended from this pool, in his hands Echo. Bending forward, Kiro placed Echo on the ground then looked up at Cecil. "It is over. Re-seal it now." As he said this he jumped into the air beside Kiro. Placing his hand on Cecil's shoulder he began to focus his energy into helping Cecil regain control.

Cecil heard his father and began the anti-channel, unweaving the thick shadow binding he had build just incase the cannon was fired. If it had been fired the cove would have been instantly transported to the shadow realm. In the ground, his thick bands withdrew into his back. The glyphs on the ground began to set back into place as if nothing had happened. Cecil fell as if the strings had been cut, but Kiro caught him. Wryly Cecil weakly tried to hold himself up using Kiro as a brace. "Sorry dad...Still a little weak on the landing."

Kiro grinned at Cecil nodding to him. "Soon enough. When you are ready, everything will fall into place."

Together the two would land on the ground in front of Echo. When this happened, Cecil took himself free of Kiro having regained enough energy to move.

[digimonktbug]

D I G I


Courage is not the towering oak that sees storms come and go...


Digi glanced over her shoulder, Noticing her father and her mom. She just shrugged slightly, turning back to the orb in her lap. She gently stroked the orb, which was bubbling like it was carbonated. She just didn't feel like greeting her father, nor talking to any other person for that matter.

It is the fragile blossom that opens in the snow.

[Elonia Meliades]

Seeing that Cecil was alright, Echo smiled at the two, then laughed and ran up the porch. Her arms wrapped around Elonia who stood on the porch, watching.

Elonia glanced down at her mother, and then took her hand and placed it on Echo's head gently. "I see you meet up with father, really mother.....why did you get involved." She said softly, a frown upon her lips. She knelt down and lifted Echo into her arms.

Echo to frowned, and put her hands gently on Elonia's cheeks. "Because darling daughter, we are family whether you like it or not." She smiled, and glanced back at Cecil and Kiro. "Now be nice or your grounded." She scolded, as she wiggled out of Elonia's hold, dropping to the ground and scurrying to where Digi was. "Whatcha doing?"

Elonia growled softly, her cat like ears drooping, looking like how a cat would after being yelled at for scratching the couch or something. She glared at Cecil and Kiro, her tail twitching.

[digimonktbug]

D I G I


Courage is not the towering oak that sees storms come and go...


"Thinking about my twins..." She glanced at her 4 year old mother, muscles tensing. She ground her teeth, refusing to let more memories surface. The memories that the orb had taken flashed within, but they were to small and blurry to be seen. Digi sighed, lowering her head so her hair created a veil. "I miss them so much momma..."

It is the fragile blossom that opens in the snow.

[Kiro_Hoto]

Kiro removed himself from the scene as well. "Elonia, we have much to talk about. You should follow me. If you please." Kiro began his slow stride into the forested area. His aim was to end up at the lake. Once there, Kiro stood, his eyes peering into his reflection. He knelt down immediatly slamming his hand into the water to shatter the image. You failed. Behind him the two shadow wolves marched into view.

There is nothing left to do, it is best that you introduce us. The right wolf said.

"I will when the time is right. For now stay in the shadows." His voice was deeply pained, but he couldn't allow this to spill out. He needed to break through to his daughter, and there was only one way he could see that happening. His eyes were full of contest.

-

Cecil watched as his father exited and his mother moved to Digi. His eyes watched as his sister scowled at him in anger. "Don't look at me like that Elonia." He shuddered thinking of his sister wanting to tear him apart, but smiled. Pushing passed his sister lightly he entered the cottage to be alone.

[Elonia Meliades]

digimonktbug

D I G I


Courage is not the towering oak that sees storms come and go...


"Thinking about my twins..." She glanced at her 4 year old mother, muscles tensing. She ground her teeth, refusing to let more memories surface. The memories that the orb had taken flashed within, but they were to small and blurry to be seen. Digi sighed, lowering her head so her hair created a veil. "I miss them so much momma..."

It is the fragile blossom that opens in the snow.

Echo tilted her head slightly, a saddened look on her face. She reached out a hand, and ran her tiny hand through Digi's hair gently. "I know.." She said simply, for everyone deserved a chance to mourn.

Turning she looked at Cecil as he came inside, and tears began to form. "All of you are..sad.." she said suddenly, and in a child like manner, she began to cry.

Elonia groaned hearing the crying, and was tempted to stay, but decided out of curiosity to follow Kiro. With a snort, she began to follow. "Cecil tell Digi to stop being so emo, or mother is going to be crying all night." She said as she walked off.

She came to a stop behind Kiro, watching him, her eyes narrowing at the sight of the wolves that hid in the shadows. A thought crossed her mind to push him in and command the lake to swallow him.

[digimonktbug]

D I G I


Courage is not the towering oak that sees storms come and go...


"At least i have emotions, little sister." She growled a little, glaring at her sister, before glancing at her mother. She pulled her mother into her arms again, laying he chin on her moms head. She gently stroked her mothers hair, gently rocking her body. "Mom.. Please don't cry..."

It is the fragile blossom that opens in the snow.

[Kiro_Hoto]

Cecil looked at his sister and bowed his head. "I'll do my best." He moved over to Echo, placing a hand on her shoulder and kneeling beside her. "I am not sad mother, I am trying to concentrate. I have much work still yet to be done." Cecil's eyes moved to Digi. "Please, Digi, cheer up. You cannot change the past, but we are all here for you." His words likely held little or no strength to her, but he was trying his best.

-

Kiro's mind flared as his daughter entered the area. He turned around and looked at her with a deep smile. "You hate me for everything I wasn't. You hate me because I never came. You hate me because he taught you to." Kiro drew his blades into each hand. His head tilted down, and his body began to surge with energy. He stabbed the two swords into the ground at his fore. The left was a beautiful white rapier, elegant and structured, the second was a jagged black scimitar, crooked and distorted. "Everything you were taught tells you to kill me. Why do you deny yourself?" His eyes stayed focused.

[Elonia Meliades]

Echo continued to cry, burying her face into Digi's shoulder, clinging to the woman. "Nooo...you all are...its sad and I hate it!" She sniffed, her body shaking with the sobs. She was reverting back to the mind set of a four year old, and was struggling to keep a hold of herself.

Elonia crossed her arms and growled, her ears twitching. "Because that would make mother cry, even more then she is now. And while I don't care about if you do, I do care about her! So don't provoke me." She seethed, getting what he was trying to do.

[digimonktbug]

D I G I


Courage is not the towering oak that sees storms come and go...


She gently kissed her mom's head, rocking her and keeping her close. She looked up at Cecil, shaking her head. "But you weren't when you were needed. You never were. I didn't know about mom until recently. The last time I saw you you were just a baby Cecil." She glared a bit at her brother, then started to hum a bit, trying to calm her mother's sobs.

It is the fragile blossom that opens in the snow.

[Kiro_Hoto]

Kiro looked at his daughter, his mind deepening. He thought this was the only way. Breaking her would take time, but Kiro didn't have a lot of time to break in. He stepped passed the two blades approaching Elonia quickly. "Little girl. You don't seem to get it. Your mother doesn't cry for me. She cries for you. Your mother cries because you don't know how much I love you. You don't understand how much I want to be apart of you. If I had the chance to go back in time I would, but I don't. Come now darling. Give me your best shot." He stepped closer breaking forward till he was close enough for a simple swing. If she attacked him he had no defenses. His blades were to far to reach. Kiro was completely defenseless and easily killable. "Don't hesitate. You can do this." Kiro grinned a wide and provacative grin. "Take what is yours, or are you afraid to kill me. Scared that maybe I am to strong." Kiro kept up his poker face.

-

Cecil listened to them, he had nothing left to say. He would let them converse. "We are here now..."

[Elonia Meliades]

She didn't back away, standing her ground, her growls becoming deeper and louder. Her eyes glowed faintly, her pupils slits and her hands clenched into fists. "That devil's voice repeats in my head, but I won't be provoked, I may despise the rest of the living on this pathetic world, but I care for mother. Let her cry, she will get over it eventually."

With a hiss, she whirled around and began to make her way back to the house.

Echo had cried herself to sleep, comfortable on Digi's lap. She snuggled a bit more, then let out a sleepy sigh.

[Kiro_Hoto]

Kiro watched as Elonia retreated from him. "Run away from the problem." He muttered. Spinning on his heal he turned around and approached the water. Kneeling down he stared at the moon glistening off the water. He closed his eyes thinking.

[digimonktbug]

D I G I


Courage is not the towering oak that sees storms come and go...


She smiled a little, holding her mother close before looking up at Cecil. "You and I need to talk." She looked back down at her sleeping mother, cradling her like Digi would have cradled Hitoma when she was little. She wiped her eyes on her shoulder, drying her tears as she thought of this.

It is the fragile blossom that opens in the snow.

[Kiro_Hoto]

OoC: No stalemates. >.>