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[The three of them look at the map screen. A strange looking world appears in front of them. Half of it is a round, ball shape. The top of the ball is red, and the bottom is white with a black line between both halves. On the other half of the world, it looks like a large city with various skyscrapers and other buildings.]

Sierra: Bleh... Think we'll find anything here?

Senna: Well, it's big... So I think we might find SOMETHING.

Ameshi: YAY! Let's go!

[The three disembark on this strange new planet. They land in the middle of a field, by a road. There's no one in sight, and nothing but rolling hills and grass.]

Sierra: Well this is just fantastic. *puts her hands on her hips and looks around*

Ameshi: What will we do?! Which way should we go?!

Senna: Calm down. We'll figure this out... somehow...

Sierra: We don't have time to sit around and think about this, Senna! *looks at the road* I'm going this way! *heads to the left*

Ameshi: *blinks* Wait, I think we should-

Sierra: *keeps walking and doesn't even glance back* I don't care.

Ameshi: But... *looks at Senna helplessly*

Senna: Come on, Ameshi...

Ameshi: *frowns* ...No! If Sierra wants to be stubborn, then... then...

Senna: Ameshi, you-

Ameshi: I'm going this way! If you want to follow me, then come on, but if not, then goodbye! I'll find Dante on my own! *heads to the right*

Senna: Guys! *turns and sees Sierra going over the first hill* Oh... *looks at Ameshi sadly and then runs after Sierra*

[Ameshi sighs sadly, kicking dirt up on the ground as she walks all by herself...]

Ameshi: Hmph. Some quest. I thought this would be fun and exciting, but instead I'm walking to some unknown destination, ALONE. I wish Dante was here with me... *sniffles and starts to cry* This is totally not fair...

[She continues walking, and then suddenly sees something far in the distance. They look like tall buildings...]

Ameshi: *suddenly stops crying* Hey... A city! Maybe Dante will be there! I've got to hurry! *starts to run*

Voice from behind her: Hey kid! I bet I could get you there faster!

Ameshi: *stops running and turns around slowly* Who's there?! *pulls out the Keyblade*

Voice: Up here!

[Ameshi looks up and sees a guy with long brown hair, a white headband, and dressed in strange clothes standing on some sort of hovering contraption...]

Ameshi: Eh? Who are you? *raises an eyebrow* Are you working for the Heartless?

Guy: Who, me? Gosh no. ^_^ *chuckles* Wait... How would you know about the Heartless anyway?

Ameshi: Let's just say I make it my business to know. -.-

Guy: Oh, I see. *glances at the Keyblade* Hm... Yeah. That makes sense.

Ameshi: *blinks* What?

Guy: Nothing... So, are you trying to get to the city?

Ameshi: Yes...

Guy: Well, I'll give you a lift then! *lowers the contraption to the ground* Hop on, and hang on tight! *tightens his hold on the steering bar*

Ameshi: What is this thing? *steps on slowly, and wraps her arms around his waist*

Guy: It's a Hover Board. It works pretty nice.

Ameshi: Ah...

Guy: My name's Hiroshi Izuma, by the way.

Ameshi: Oh. Nice to meet you, Hiroshi. My name is-

[Hiroshi starts up the hover craft, and it speeds off towards the city. Ameshi shrieks and clings tighter to him.]

Ameshi: -Ameshi. @_@

Hiroshi: Ah, sorry about that. It's nice to meet you too Ameshi. ^^;;; So where are you from? I don't think I've ever seen you here in these parts before...

Ameshi: *is too busy looking down at the ground* Uh...

Hiroshi: Hey, it's okay! Don't be scared. You're safe with me. *turns slightly to look at her and winks*

Ameshi: I trust you, but... um... Are you SURE this thing is totally safe?

Hiroshi: *laughs* You're certainly a strange one. I can't believe you've never been on one of these before. Most people on this planet have one.

Ameshi: Err……

Hiroshi: Eh, well... Just stick with me, and you'll get used to it.

Ameshi: *thinks: But what if I don't WANT to get used to it!* @_@ Um... Okay.

[And the two continue to ride towards the city. Meanwhile, Senna and Sierra are walking along when they notice another large city in the distance.]

Sierra: Hah. Told you we were going the right way.

Senna: I'm worried about Ameshi...

Sierra: Why? It's her own fault. We'll find her after we find the Keyhole.

Senna: But what good is a keyhole with out the key bearer?!

Sierra: ...Damn. You're right.

Senna: But that's not the only reason we should find her. We kind of have a responsibility to take care of her, you know.

Sierra: Says who?!

Senna: Onikisu said-

Sierra: It's always what HE said, isn't it?! Look, I don't CARE what he said, okay?! How do you like that?!

Senna: *frowns* I knew I should have followed Ameshi...

[Suddenly, there's a rumbling sound and the ground starts to shake.]

Sierra: What the-

Senna: Look over there! *points*

[A huge stampede of "buffalo" run through the field and across the road Senna and Sierra are currently standing on.]

Senna: There's so many of them... Where did they come from?

Sierra: I've never seen those kinds of animals before...

[A young boy comes running through the field too, followed by a small, yellow mouse-like creature...]

Ash: Agh! Wait up Taurus! I need to catch one of you! ;___;

Pikachu: Pika pika!

Sierra: Eh?! *pulls out her sword* Hold it right there, kid!

Ash: *stops about two inches from the blade* Yikes! Um... hello? o_o;

Sierra: Just who are you? *narrows her eyes* Are you working for the Heartless?

Senna: ~_~;; Sierra, calm down...

Ash: The Heartless?! Me? No way! I hate those things! >< I'm trying to catch a Taurus so I can enter the tournaments and fight to win back my friend's heart...

Senna: Tournaments? Who's in charge of that?

Ash: The Digimon Emperor, Yamato.

Sierra: *raises an eyebrow* Digi-mon?

Ash: *nods* He's evil, and wants to take all the Pokemon and Digimon of this world. And of course, in order to get complete control, he had to use the Heartless... so...

Sierra: Poke-mon? What IS this place?!

Ash: Well right now you're in Pokeland. Digiland City is that way. *points down the road*

Senna: So that's where Ameshi went... Come on Sierra, we've got to find Ameshi and tell her about these tournaments. There might be a chance we can find the Keyhole there.

Sierra: Hm...

Ash: You're not thinking of entering the tournaments, are you?

Sierra: What's it to you?

Ash: *looks nervous* Uhh... well... You can't fight with a sword...

Sierra: WHAT?! JUST WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TRYING TO PULL?!

Senna: Sierra! ~.~;;;

Ash: x.x I'm not trying to pull anything! You need Pokemon or Digimon to battle. *smirks* Naturally since Pokemon are muuuch better than Digimon, it's wiser to get those. And you have to catch them, you know. And it just so happens that *I* am a Pokemon master, so I can help you... If you really need it... Which I'm sure you do... Right Pikachu?

Pikachu: Pika! -^-^-

Sierra: *glances at Pikachu and then Ash* Why you stuck up little-

Senna: Weren't you just chasing a herd of those 'things' a minute ago? Is that how you catch them?

Ash: *rubs the back of his neck nervously* Well, not exactly...

Sierra: I get it. You're not a Poke-whatever, are you?

Ash: I AM a Pokemon master! I'm Ash Katchem, the greatest pokemon trainer ever!

Sierra: Right. Come on, Senna. You win, let's go find Ameshi.

Senna: ^_^;; Um... okay... Nice meeting you Ash.

Ash: I guess I'll see you at the tournaments!

Sierra: Yeah, whatever kid... *starts heading back the other way down the road*

[Suddenly, a large balloon with the head of a Meowth floats over head and hovers above the three of them.]

Sierra: Eh? What the hell is that thing?

Senna: It's a balloon.

Sierra: Well I knew THAT...

[Suddenly, a young girl and young boy flip out of the basket and ontop of the balloon. The girl pulls out a megaphone.]

Jessie: PREPARE FOR TROUBLE!

[The boy poses with a rose beside her.]

James: And make it double……

Ash: Oh no, it's Team Rocket!

Senna: Who?

Jessie: Let us finish introducing ourselves! *clears her throat* Anyway…… To protect the world from devastation!

James: To unite all peoples with in our nation.

Jessie: To-

Sierra: *yawns loudly* Well that's nice, but we have to get going now……

Jessie: Hey wait a minute! We didn't finish the motto!

Sierra: I don't care! Either go away, or prepare to fight!

Meowth: *pops out of the basket* That's right! *blinks in confusion as everyone stares at him* Okay…… Grab the Pikachu, and let's go!

Ash: No way! You're not getting my Pikachu! He's mine and-

Sierra: *grabs Pikachu and flings him at Jessie* There. Now will you leave us alone?

James: That was easy. o_o

Jessie: Yes…… Oh well! Ha ha ha ha ha! *jumps back into the balloon with James and Meowth*

Ash: NO! PIKACHU!

Senna: Sierra! Why did you do that?!

Sierra: Do what?

Senna: Ugh……

Ash: My Pikachu……

[Team Rocket "blasts off" with Pikachu, leaving the three of them in a cloud of dust.]

Senna: Sierra, now we HAVE to save it.

Sierra: What?! Why?!

Senna: *points at Ash who is currently sobbing his heart out* THAT'S why.

Sierra: Dammit…… How I do I get myself in these situations?

Ash: You'll help me find my Pikachu?

Senna: Of course. Although it would be nice if we had some kind of transportation……

Ash: Trans…… Oh! I've got it right here! *pulls out a pokeball with strange symbols on it*

Sierra: How is a little ball supposed to help us?!

Ash: It's not the ball itself. It's what's inside the ball. *throws it on the ground*

[The ball rattles and shakes and suddenly there is a large flash of light and the legendary bird Articuno flies into the air.]

Senna: Wow, it's beautiful!

Ash: Articuno, I need you to take these two to find Pikachu. Will you help me? *Articuno nods* Thanks Articuno!

Sierra: We have to actually ride this thing?

Senna: Of course we do, now come on! *hops on*

Sierra: This is so stupid! *gets on behind Senna*

Senna: Now do you know which way they went?

Ash: *looks into the distance. He sees the balloon and then goes wide eyed* Of course! They're headed for the tournaments! No wonder they wanted my Pikachu!

Senna: So the tournaments are that way?

Ash: Yes.

Senna: Are you sure you don't want to come with us?

Ash: ……Yes.

Sierra: Oh well. Let's get going then!

Senna: Don't worry Ash, we'll get your Pika-thing back, okay? Bye! *waves and Articuno flaps its large wings before taking off into the sky, flying towards a large dome shaped building in the distance*

[Back with Ameshi…… She and Hiroshi have finally made it to Digiland City, a busy and prosperous place full of people…… and digimon. Currently they are walking down a street, and Ameshi looks up at all the tall buildings.]

Ameshi: Wow! This place is even bigger than L2!

Hiroshi: L2?

Ameshi: Yeah, it's this planet…… um…… Well, I don't know where it is, but if someone took me there, I'd know my way around.

Hiroshi: Oh.

Ameshi: So……

Hiroshi: *grins* So?

Ameshi: Um…… *looks around nervously*

[Suddenly, a cat-like Digimon runs right between Ameshi's legs, causing her to stumble. Hiroshi catches her before she can hit the ground, and watches the little cat scramble and run off.]

Ameshi: What was THAT thing?!

Hiroshi: That, my friend, was a Digimon.

Ameshi: Do they always run and trip people?

Hiroshi: No, of course not. *laughs* There are much bigger ones that could just stomp on you and be done with it……

Ameshi: *gulps* Really……?

Hiroshi: But…… Those kinds usually live out in the valley, way past the city limits. So don't worry! ^_^

Ameshi: Oh…… Great……

[Suddenly, as they are passing an alley, Hiroshi notices someone out of the corner of his eye and then stiffens.]

Hiroshi: Um…… Ameshi?

Ameshi: *looks up at billboards with different Digimon advertising stuff* Yes?

Hiroshi: I'll be…… right back. Why don't you wait over in that caféé for me?

Ameshi: But I don't have any money……

Hiroshi: Here. It's my treat. *reaches into his pocket and puts three little gold and blue balls in her hand* That should be enough.

Ameshi: What's this?

Hiroshi: Munny. Don't worry, the cashier will know how to make change. ^^ Now go!

Ameshi: Okay! *scampers off towards the cafe*

Hiroshi: Hm. *stops smiling and backs up towards the alleyway behind him*

[Hiroshi enters the alleyway and sees a shadow standing there, waiting for him.]

Shadow: *hisses* Lord Izuma……

Hiroshi: I'm here. What does Yamato want?

Shadow: He wantssss the girl…… She may be the one…… He'ssss been watching her……

Hiroshi: She is the one. I want to know where to deliver her.

Shadow: The tournaments……

Hiroshi: Why? I thought-

Shadow: He wantssss her desssstroyed in the tourrrrnaments.

Hiroshi: He never said I had to fight her!

Shadow: Do it…… or your world will be forever…… lossssst……

Hiroshi: No……

Shadow: What issss you reply?

Hiroshi: I will do as he asks……

Shadow: Verrrrry well……

Hiroshi: *sighs and leaves the alleyway* Hmph.

[Meanwhile, at the caféé.]

Ameshi: *sits in a small booth, looking out the window* I wonder where Hiroshi went…… I hope he didn't abandon me like Sierra and Senna did. *frowns and then looks sad* I hope they're okay…… where ever they are……

[The waitress comes over with a tray and a small cup. Her name tag says "Kari".]

Kari: Here you go. One glass of water.

Ameshi: Thank you! *takes it and drinks it in one gulp*

Kari: Well, you were certainly thirsty!

Ameshi: I've been traveling a lot today.

Kari: Hah, I knew it. You're not from around here, are you?

Ameshi: No……

Kari: Hah. There's no need to be scared. We get lots of foreigners these days.

Ameshi: Really? From other worlds? Are there a lot of commercial areas here?

Kari: Nah. Most people just come to compete in the tournaments…… which is strange because ever since those things showed up-

Ameshi: The Heartless?!

Kari: Yeah, those things. People from many different worlds come to fight them in the tournaments. Yamato, the Digimon emperor…… *pauses and looks sad* He started the games. It used to be just the Digimon vs. the Pokemon, but now the Digimon are being replaced by Heartless look-a-likes. It's sad, really.

Ameshi: But the Heartless are dangerous! Doesn't the Emperor care that those creatures can get hurt?!

Kari: He used to care.

Ameshi: Where are these tournaments?

Kari: Towards Poketown, past the rolling hills. It's easy to spot once you get out there.

Ameshi: All right. I guess my search for Dante will have to wait……

[Hiroshi suddenly walks into the caféé, the little cat from before right at his heels.]

Hiroshi: Hey. Sorry about that. I thought I saw something, and I had to check it out. ^_^;;

Ameshi: That's okay!

Hiroshi: *sits down in the booth next to Ameshi* Did you get what you wanted?

Ameshi: Yeah. I just wanted water……

Kari: *smiles* Would you like something, sir?

Hiroshi: Nah. But I do believe that little rascal over there is yours. *points at the cat*

Kari: Hm? Ah, Gatomon! I told you to stay in here with me and keep out of trouble!

Gatomon: *runs and jumps onto Kari's shoulder* Sorry Kari. I was looking for Patamon…… He said he'd play with me today!

Ameshi: *gawks at the Digimon* IT CAN TALK?! O_O

Kari: Yeah. Most Digimon can. ^^;

Hiroshi: She's not from this world, you know.

Kari: Yes, I know.

Ameshi: *is absolutely stunned* Animals can…… talk……

Hiroshi: *chuckles* It's okay, Ameshi.

Ameshi: Eh…… Sorry…… Anyway, Hiroshi? Can I ask you something?

Hiroshi: Anything.

Ameshi: Would you mind taking me to the Digimon and Pokemon tournaments? I…… really need to go there.

Hiroshi: *raises an eyebrow* Oh? (thinks: Funny how I was just about to ask you……)

Ameshi: Yes. Maybe…… Maybe I'll find Dante there.

Hiroshi: ……Are you sure?

Ameshi: Yes! Totally sure!

Hiroshi: Well, if that's what you want.

Kari: You'd better be careful though.

Ameshi: Mmhm……

Kari: Oh wait, you can't enter without a Digimon. Here. Take Gatomon with you!

Ameshi: o_o I have to use that thing to fight?

Gatomon: Got a problem?

Ameshi: Uh…… No. 9_9 I was just thinking that maybe I could use a different weapon for dealing with the Heartless.

Kari: Well…… Sure. But in order to enter at all, you have to have at least one Digimon, so take her along, okay?

Ameshi: Oh…… okay. Thank you. *smiles brightly*

Hiroshi: Heh. Well, let's get going then. We want to get there at noon.

Ameshi: Why's that?

Hiroshi: That's when the first championship battles start.

Ameshi: Right! Come on, kitty!

Gatomon: The name is Gatomon, so get it right!

Ameshi: Sorry. ^^;;;

[Hiroshi and Ameshi leave Digiland City and head for the tournaments. Already there, Sierra and Senna signing up as a double team.]

Sierra: Are you sure this is the only way to get that little yellow rat back? Why can't we just find those weirdos and beat the crap out of them like we always do?

Senna: Because…… We want to do this the fair way.

Sierra: *groans* We don't have time to be fair!

Senna: Yes we do. *reads as sign up ahead* Hey, it says we can't enter without a pokemon or a digimon.

Sierra: Oh…… We still have that blue flying chicken, don't we?

Senna: Oh, yeah! We'll use that then!

[They both stand in a very long line as the battles begin. Each person is put into the ring with another person from another line. The winners are sent to another area as semi finalists, and the rest are sent away. Many people are competing at the moment, and about half an hour passes as the two of them stand there, in the line.]

Sierra: We could have found that dumb Keyhole by now, you know.

Senna: Maybe, maybe not. Just be patient, Sierra. Only twelve more to go.

Sierra: You've been counting?!

Senna: Well what else am I supposed to do?

[At that moment, Hiroshi and Ameshi arrive, but stand in the other line, out of Sierra and Senna's view.]

Ameshi: Are you going to enter too, Hiroshi?

Hiroshi: ……Nah. I'm not really cut out for battles of this kind. ^^;;;

Ameshi: You sure? It'll be fun! We can be partners!

Hiroshi: I'd love that, but I'd rather watch. Since you were chosen as the Keyblade master, that must mean you're really good. I'd be scared to fight you!

Ameshi: *smiles shyly* Well……

Gatomon: Come on you two! The games will have started, and you two will still be yapping!

Ameshi: -.- Sorry……

[So they both go through the gates. They are lead to a separate booth aside from the crowd watching. Sierra and Senna are on the other side of the arena, in another booth.]

Sierra: This should be interesting.

Senna: Mmhm. I hope Team Rocket isn't too challenging.

Sierra: Hah! The only reason they took that kid's pet was because I gave it to them, not because they actually got the chance to take it. They looked pretty weak to me.

Senna: Everything in your eyes is weaker than you. ~_~

Sierra: ……And what's wrong with that?

Senna: *rolls her eyes* Nothing.

Ameshi: (across the stadium) I'm bored. When are they going to start?

Hiroshi: They'll start in a minute.

Ameshi: Ah. *looks around and suddenly sees a large podium against the back wall of the stadium. It over looks everything from it's high place. On it sits a throne, empty at the moment* What's that for?

Hiroshi: Hm? Oh, that's where the Emperor sits. He's in charge of this whole thing, you know.

Ameshi: *nods*

[Suddenly, the crowd starts cheering as a small blond boy walks out into the middle of the battle field.]

Ameshi: Who's that?

Hiroshi: The referee. He's the Emperor's younger brother.

Ameshi: Woah……

Takeru: Hello and welcome everyone to the DIGIPOKE Battling tournaments! *the crowd cheers wildly* Before we begin, let's first honor our great and mighty emperor, YAMATO!

[Emperor Yamato steps out from behind the purple curtain. Everyone gets louder, but he holds up his hand and the crowd immediately goes silent.]

Sierra: *whispers to Senna* Hmph. Kind of scrawny, isn't he?

Senna: *grins* Yeah…… And…… Look at his eyes. They look…… kinda creepy. Almost empty.

Sierra: Eh. *shrugs*

Takeru: All right, let's begin! *a bell rings from the side of him* Our first two fighters of the afternoon…… Scyther VS. Lilymon! Come on down!

[A scyther and his trainer leave the side that Hiroshi and Ameshi are sitting on. Lilymon and a young girl with long pink hair with red streaks and yellow stars go down also from Sierra and Senna's side.]

Takeru: Are you ready, fighters?

Mimi: Yes! Right Lilymon?

Lilymon: Yes…… *a strange dark heart symbol is etched on her forehead*

Trainer: (a pokemon trainer) Ready Scyther?

Scyther: Sci! Sci!

[The battle begins. Scyther lunges at Lilymon, but Lilymon dodges easily and blasts black flower petals at Scyther. Mimi looks alarmed, and confused at her digimon's different attack…… Yamato smiles from above.]

Senna: *stares* Did you see that, Sierra? Look at its forehead!

Sierra: I know, I know. Something's not right……

[Across the stadium.]

Ameshi: Hiroshi…… Why does that pink digimon have the Heartless isignia on it's forehead?

Hiroshi: …… *is too busy watching Yamato. Yamato sees him staring at him, and he merely smiles wider, winks, and then looks back down at the field.*

Ameshi: It's just like Kari said…… They're using fake digimon! They must take the trainer's real digimon and hide them somewhere!

Gatomon: Which means they'll have to take me?

Ameshi: Apparently……

Hiroshi: I wouldn't worry if I were you……

Ameshi: But-

Hiroshi: You won't need to use Gatomon.

Ameshi: Oh…… Okay……?

[The battle ends quickly. Lilymon demolishes Scyther, and the battles continue on. It soon changes to Heartless VS. Heartless, and the number of contestants is rapidly diminishing. Team Rocket takes the field, and are quickly beaten, the battered Pikachu taken off the field to be treated to immediately. Sierra and Senna are concerned only for a moment before their names are suddenly called to come down onto the field.]

Sierra: Looks like we're up, Senna. Too bad about that little rat thing, eh? *stands up from her seat and heads for the stairs*

Senna: *sighs* That poor kid isn't going to be too happy about this……

[Across the stadium.]

Ameshi: Hey! Did you hear that?! Sierra and Senna are here too!

Hiroshi: Sierra and Senna……?

Ameshi: Yeah, they're my friends! Maybe they came looking for me!

Takeru: On the other side…… Ameshi with her Digimon, Gatomon!

Hiroshi: Good luck, Ameshi. ^_^

Ameshi: Thanks, Hiroshi. Gatomon, stay with him. I don't need to fight at all for this! *smiles and skips off towards the stairs*

[Ameshi heads out onto the field, and Sierra and Senna come out on the other side. The protective barrier for the field appears and the fighters glance at each other.]

Sierra: Ameshi?!

Senna: Ameshi!

Ameshi: Hey guys! ^^

Sierra: What the heck are you doing here?!

Ameshi: I think I should be asking the same of you two!

Senna: We came here to help someone out…… But we were also looking for you! Thank goodness you're all right!

Sierra: *frowns* So no big battle then?

Senna: *laughs and then runs towards Ameshi* Come on, we need to-

Takeru: *calls from outside the barrier* Hey you three! You're supposed to fight!

Ameshi: Huh? But…… You don't understand, we-

Takeru: You don't have a choice! You can't leave until one side is defeated!

[The crowd begins to 'boo' loudly, and from above in his throne, Yamato looks angry.]

Yamato: *mumbles down to his digimon, Gabumon* Isn't that the keybearer?

Gabumon: Yes, I do believe it's her, sire. The shadow servant said she would be here with Hiroshi.

Yamato: But who are the other two?

Gabumon: I don't know, sire.

Yamato: Hm…… *glances at Hiroshi* Hmph. No matter. Since she's the keybearer, she should be able to dispose of those two rather easily. When it comes time for the final match, however…… *smirks*

[Down in the field below.]

Sierra: What are we going to do?!

Senna: Hm. *thinks for a moment* Wait…… I have an idea. Ameshi, you'll have to fight us.

Ameshi: But I can't!

Senna: *winks* Trust me!

Ameshi: ……Okay…… *sighs*

Senna: *runs back over to Sierra and whispers to her* Here's the plan…… Let Ameshi beat you.

Sierra: WHAT?!

Senna: I'm serious! It's the only way to get out of this!

Sierra: But why can't we make HER be defeated?!

Senna: Because…… Something tells me we should let her stay in the competition. Call it a premonition……

Sierra: Ugh…… You and your premonitions. *sighs and pulls out her sword* All right, fine. But you better be right about this. My reputation is at stake, here.

Senna: Right.

[The battle begins. Ameshi is completely unsure on how to fight her friends. Sierra lunges at her, purposely missing her with her sword by a few inches. Senna summons magic spells, aimed for Ameshi, but they are very weak and merely sting her a little.]

Ameshi: You guys, this isn't fair! There's two of you, and only one of me!

Sierra: Just be quiet and play along! *holds her sword up high as it begins to power up*

Ameshi: Play along?! But why- ACK! *jumps out of the way as the sword comes crashing down in front of her*

Sierra: Are you going to fight back, or what?!

Ameshi: But I don't want to!

Senna: *casts a lightning spell, and Ameshi leaps out of the way of the many bolts shooting up all over the field* Come on Ameshi, you have to!

Ameshi: Grr…… FINE! *closes her eyes and runs at Senna with the keyblade, and gives a mighty swing. Senna easily dodges it, but falls to the ground anyway* Oh no! Did I hurt you too bad?!

Senna: Don't worry about me…… *closes her eyes and fakes being unconscious*

Sierra: Hey Ameshi! Aren't you forgetting something?

Ameshi: *turns around slowly and swallows hard* Uhh…… no?

Hiroshi: *calls from the stands* You can do it, Ameshi!

Sierra: Eh? *looks up*

Ameshi: Ah-ha! *rushes forward and slashes at Sierra* You shouldn't let yourself get distracted so easily!

Sierra: *blocks, just barely* Hmph. What would you know?!

Ameshi: *jumps backwards* I know I'm not afraid of you!

Sierra: Well then…… *swings her blade forward, and it clashes with Ameshi's* Prove it!

Ameshi: I will! I'm going to be stronger than you, some day!

Sierra: I'll believe it when I see it!

Senna: *opens one eye and watches* Sierra should have given up by now……

Sierra: IT'S OVER! *powers up her sword again and leaps into the air*

Ameshi: What?! *looks up as the sword suddenly comes flying down towards her* NO! *rolls out of the way, getting scratched a bit*

Sierra: You'll have to move faster than that, kid. *moves forward slowly*

Ameshi: Grr…… *backs up slowly*

Sierra: Come on. *holds her hand out*

Ameshi: YAH! *runs and knocks Sierra backwards with a great rush of energy and gets her in the gut*

[Sierra falters, and pulls back. Ameshi charges again, hitting Sierra as hard as she can without hurting her. Sierra ceases defense and lets herself be hit.]

Ameshi: *pulls away, panting* Well?

Sierra: I think you won…… *collapses*

Ameshi: Eh…… Sierra? *starts to kneel down next to her*

Takeru: Yes! *the field flashes as the barrier disappears* The winner is…… Ameshi!

[The crowd cheers wildly. Yamato claps, a satisfied smirk on his face. He stands up and walks through his curtain. Hiroshi grins and runs down the steps and onto the field.]

Ameshi: I can't help feeling like I just did something very wrong.

Hiroshi: You were great Ameshi!

Ameshi: Hiroshi! *runs up to him* But my friends……

Hiroshi: I wouldn't worry about it. If I know anything about Sierra, I bet she'll be back on her feet in no time.

Ameshi: *blinks* Yeah…… Hey wait a minute. You KNOW Sierra?!

Hiroshi: *grins sheepishly* Uh…… Yeah. Somewhat.

Senna: *has gotten up from the ground and walks over to the two of them* Looks like you won, Ameshi! ^_^ *looks at Hiroshi*

Hiroshi: Heh…… Hey Senna! Long time no see.

Senna: *smiles* What a coincidence. Never thought I'd see you here…… Especially on such a strange planet.

Hiroshi: Aww, you know me. I live for the strange and unique!

Ameshi: *stares* Uhh…… someone want to fill me in on this? I'm kind of confused.

Sierra: *walks up behind Ameshi* This bum is from our home planet.

Ameshi: O_O Are you serious?!

Hiroshi: That's not very nice, Sierra! Come on, we're old friends, remember! *grins*

Sierra: Yeah…… Friends. *rolls her eyes*

Senna: What are you doing here anyway, Hiroshi?

Hiroshi: Ah…… um…… well…… It's a long story…… *rubs the back of his head nervously*

Ameshi: He's the one who brought me here. He picked me up after you guys ditched me…… I'm still mad at you for that, you know.

Senna: *smiles warmly* We're sorry Ameshi. Really we are…… Aren't we, Sierra?

Sierra: …… *looks away*

Senna: AREN'T we, Sierra?! *nudges her sharply with her elbow*

Sierra: Ow! *rubs her arm* Whatever. Fine. Sorry.

Ameshi: All right then…… I forgive you. ^^

Hiroshi: Heh. Well now that we're all acquainted again……

Takeru: Hey! You, in the purple!

Ameshi: Who, me?

Takeru: Yes you! You've got to get ready for the next battles!

Ameshi: W-What?! You mean I-

Takeru: Yes, you're still in the game. You won the last one, right? You've got twelve more until the final match!

Ameshi: Ick……

Senna: Don't worry, Ameshi. We'll be watching from the stands.

Ameshi: But…… What if I get beaten?

Sierra: Then we'll drag away your bloody carcass……

Ameshi: ~.~ Oh, that's so reassuring.

Sierra: *shrugs* You asked.

Senna: Will you sit with us and watch, Hiroshi? *smiles at him sweetly*

Hiroshi: *blushes slightly* Sure. But first…… I've gotta go check something. *glances up at Yamato's empty throne for a moment and then brushes his hand against Senna's cheek* It's great seeing you again, Senna. I'll meet up with you guys in a bit. *flashes a quick victory sign at Ameshi and then runs off towards the gates*

Ameshi: Hehe…… *leans towards Senna* Soooo…… You two are long time friends, eh?

Senna: *turns red* Um…… Yes. You could say that.

Sierra: Old boyfriend. *walks off towards the stairs*

Ameshi: *gasp* Really?!

Senna: SIERRA!

[The tournament starts up again. Ameshi is set up against various teams of Heartless, and she fights well. Meanwhile, outside of the stadium……]

Hiroshi: *leans against the wall, cracking his knuckles* Hmph.

[Yamato approaches, his loyal digimon Gabumon in tow.]

Yamato: Hello again, Izuma-san.

Hiroshi: *dryly* Hi……

Yamato: *his eyes flicker for a second* The girl is better than I thought.

Hiroshi: You actually bought that? She didn't actually fight her friends, you know. They faked the whole thing.

Yamato: Really…… Well…… No matter. You'll be ready for her. *Gabumon nods*

Hiroshi: *sighs* ……I don't think I can do this.

Gabumon: But you're supposed to be a professional assassin.

Hiroshi: I WAS a professional assassin. I don't think I can help you anymore.

Yamato: *raises an eyebrow* We made a pact, Izuma-san. Do you want your home back or not?

Hiroshi: Well yes, but-

Yamato: I can't help you if you don't help me…… *narrows his eyes*

Hiroshi: ……Fine.

Yamato: *smiles* Excellent. Good luck. *turns and walks away*

Hiroshi: Dammit……

[Hiroshi goes back into the stadium and sits with Senna and Sierra for the moment.]

Senna: Oh, you're back!

Hiroshi: Yup. *forces a smile* What battle is she up to?

Sierra: The 8th or 9th one. Can't be sure.

Hiroshi: Wow, she's doing a great job.

Senna: I knew she could do it!

Sierra: This feels more like the preliminaries. I thought this was supposed to be a championship thing.

Hiroshi: Um…… It is.

Sierra: But those things are so easy.

Senna: Maybe you just don't want to admit the fact that Ameshi's a pretty good fighter? *raises an eyebrow*

Sierra: Yeah right.

Senna: *laughs and turns to Hiroshi* So where were you?

Hiroshi: Hm? Oh…… I thought I saw someone I knew.

Senna: Oh. You know…… I didn't mean just now. I mean before…… before we were sent away on the mission.

Hiroshi: *looks down at his lap* Oh. That…… You really want to bring that up now? Kind of random, isn't it? *laughs offhandedly*

Senna: Yes, but…… I was just wondering…… You don't have to tell me.

Hiroshi: No…… It's okay…… *shrugs* I guess that when I heard you were leaving I just…… I don't know. I went kind of crazy, you know? And I left.

Senna: I was so worried that you had been taken by the Heartless.

Hiroshi: Nah. I was just so mad, too…… I was angry at the emperor for sending you out to take care of something you really had no control of. It just wasn't fair! *clenches his fists*

Senna: *looks confused at his anger* But Hiroshi, everything's okay now.

Hiroshi: It's not really okay. Onikisu didn't really know what he was doing, so he just sent you two out there like you could save the whole universe. But what would it really matter?

Senna: Hiroshi, what are you saying……?

Hiroshi: I would give anything, Senna…… Anything to get our home planet back. I want everything to be back the way it was. I don't care about anything else.

Senna: Hiroshi……

Sierra: Hey you two, you're missing everything. She's up to the fourth to last one.

Senna: Eh? Already? *looks down at the field* Oh, good! That means we're close to getting out of here!

Hiroshi: Where are you going after this?

Senna: We need to find the Keyhole.

Hiroshi: Keyhole…… Hm……

Senna: You wouldn't know where I could find it…… Would you?

Hiroshi: Possibly……

Sierra: You'll show us? *nods*

Hiroshi: ……Maybe.

Senna: Maybe?

Hiroshi: Excuse me. *stands up*

Senna: Hiroshi! *looks at him sadly* Why are you leaving?

Hiroshi: *smiles slightly* Don't worry. (thinks: This is best…… for both of us…… right?) *walks away*

Sierra: *blinks* What's his problem?

Senna: I don't know, but I have the feeling he's not telling me something…… And he's acting so strange. Like there's some heavy burden on his heart, but there's nothing he can do about it. Maybe I shouldn't have asked him about the past……

Sierra: Hm.

[About half an hour passes. Down in the field, Ameshi rams her keyblade into the final Heartless monster and the crowd cheers wildly.]

Ameshi: WOO HOO! This is so much fun!

Sierra: What an idiot…… Doesn't she know it's not over yet?

Takeru: And now, ladies and gentlemen, it's time for the final event! The championship battle! If Ameshi wins this, she will be the ultimate DigiPoke champion!

Crowd: YAAAAAY!

Takeru: But will she be able to take on this final challenge? It won't be as easy!

Ameshi: *poses* The Keyblade is all I need!

Sierra: She's going to die…… *rolls her eyes*

Senna: *yells from up in the stands* Be careful Ameshi!

Ameshi: *waves up at them both* I will!

[The ring barrier flashes and a figure appears across the field.]

Ameshi: I wonder who my next opponent is…… *grins*

Hiroshi: *steps forward, out of the shadows* I'm your next opponent.

Ameshi: Eh? *looks closer* Hiroshi?!

Hiroshi: Sorry, I have to do this…… No hard feelings, you know.

Ameshi: Eh?! What do you mean? I thought you said…… you didn't want to fight me…… *backs up*

Hiroshi: I lied. *pulls out a really big sword* I promise I'll make this quick. It won't hurt at all……

Sierra: *stands up out of her seat* Huh?! What's he doing in there?!

Senna: He must have signed up for the games as well!

Sierra: But why would he when he knew he was going to have destroy Ameshi to win?!

Senna: Something's wrong…… That's not like Hiroshi! He would never hurt anyone unless he had to……

Sierra: Hm. *glances up at Yamato sitting in the throne above the arena* How much do you want to bet that Emperor had something to do with it?

Senna: Huh?

Sierra: Think about it…… He controls the Heartless, right? And he must have figured out who Ameshi is by now. Remember when Hiroshi said he'd do anything to get our home back?

Senna: You were listening……

Sierra: Of course I was. Anyway, maybe Hiroshi's in cohorts with the emperor……

Senna: *gasps* You think…… That's a bit farfetched though…… Why would Hiroshi have anything to do with Yamato anyway?

Sierra: Just a thought.

Senna: *looks disheartened* Hiroshi……

Hiroshi: Are you ready, Ameshi?

Ameshi: No Hiroshi, please! I don't want to fight you!

Hiroshi: Why…… *charges at her* NOT?!

Ameshi: *rolls out of the way and holds up the Keyblade in defense* Because we're friends!

Hiroshi: *pauses for a second* You don't know me……

Ameshi: I know you well enough to understand that you're a really kind person, and that you don't really want to do this!

Hiroshi: *narrows his eyes, his sword charging up with red sparks* Silence! It's too late to think about that now…… I have to destroy you, NOW! *charges forward again, and this time is blocked by Ameshi*

Ameshi: I don't…… understand…… why!

Hiroshi: Because if I don't, I'll never get my home back!

Ameshi: What?!

[Hiroshi continues to slash at her, missing her only by a few inches each time. Ameshi frantically tries to block his attacks, but she is slowly losing the will to fight. He finally overpowers her, and she falls to the ground, squeezing her eyes shut and waiting for her death. Hiroshi raises his sword above his head……]

Senna: *cries out* HIROSHI! DON'T DO IT! Please!

Hiroshi: *the sword begins to shake in his hands* I…… must……

Yamato: *leans forward in his throne* Yes…… excellent…… Finish her……

[The crowd grows silent with anticipation. Hiroshi lifts his sword high and lets out a mighty grunt as he lowers it forcefully…… right into the ground, two inches from Ameshi's face.]

Yamato: What?! How could he miss?!

Gabumon: I think he did it on purpose, your majesty.

Yamato: Well obviously! I'm not stupid, you know!

Gabumon: Sorry……

Sierra: He didn't kill her……

Senna: Hiroshi! *smiles*

Ameshi: *lets out a deep breath* ……Hiroshi?

Hiroshi: *falls to his knees, still holding the sword* I couldn't do it. *hangs his head* I beg your forgiveness, Ameshi. I don't know why, I-

Ameshi: *smiles and stands up, holding her hand out* That doesn't matter. I forgive you. As long as we're still friends…… right?

Hiroshi: Huh? *looks confused and then smiles* Yeah. Still friends. *takes her hand and she pulls him to his feet*

Takeru: Looks like our fighters are forfeiting the match! That just ends the tournaments for the day! Come back tomorrow!

Sierra: *glares* Oh, so THEY could forfeit, but we couldn't before?

Senna: I don't think it matters. ^_^;;

[The crowd leaves, disgruntled. The Emperor stands from his throne, growls, and disappears through a curtain behind his podium. Hiroshi and Ameshi grin at each other and shake hands as Sierra and Senna run down from the stands to greet them again.]

Senna: You were both great.

Sierra: Even though you didn't really do anything……

Hiroshi: Heh. Well…… I want to apologize to all of you for lying, but especially you Ameshi. It's just…… Well…… I wanted my home back so badly, and the only way to get it back seemed to be by destroying you. That's what Yamato told me anyway. He promised me…… I'm such a fool.

Ameshi: I told you, it's okay!

Senna: *hugs Hiroshi* I'm just glad it's over.

Hiroshi: *blushes* Right.

Sierra: *rolls her eyes* Hey, the emperor's gone again. I've got a bone to pick with him……

Ameshi: Oh yeah, that's right!

Senna: But first we should try to save those poor digimon, and find the keyhole.

Ameshi: What digimon?

Sierra: The ones being held captive somewhere in this stadium.

Ameshi: Oh…… Hey Hiroshi, where's Gatomon?

Hiroshi: I left her by our seats…… Maybe she left already?

Ameshi: I doubt that……

Sierra: Well anyway…… Once we go outside, we can probably find a back entrance and go through there.

[By now everyone has left, and the four of them head for the exit. Then suddenly, the stadium begins to rumble, and steel gates of the entrance slam shut and lock.]

Sierra: Hey, what's going on?!

Senna: I don't think Yamato is finished with us yet……

Sierra: *pulls out her sword* Good then.

Ameshi: What is he going to do with us?

Hiroshi: With Yamato, you never know. He's known for being completely ruthless…… He has so many monsters to throw at us……

Ameshi: Really?!

Sierra: Scared, Ameshi?

Ameshi: No.. I…… um…… No!

Yamato: *steps through one of the gates* ……Welcome to the ultimate championship, Keybearer.

Sierra: Could he get any cornier……

Ameshi: Eh……?!

Senna: Focus, Sierra. This guy is dangerous.

Sierra: But I don't see any monsters. *looks bored*

Yamato: That's because I don't need one to take the four of you down…… *holds his hands up in the air* I have the power of the darkness on MY side! *lightning crackles from up above, filling up the whole stadium with a bright and eerie light*

Hiroshi: *charges up his sword again* Sweet. Let's finish this. *charges forward*

Sierra: Definitely. *runs along side of him*

Yamato: *laughs and blasts them both backwards with a rush of lightning* Fools!

Ameshi: Eep!

Senna: *aims her staff at Yamato and watches his movements carefully* Stay behind me, Ameshi!

Yamato: This would be so much easier if you'd hand over the Keybearer. Maybe I'll be nice and kill you quickly……

Senna: There's no way you're getting her!

Yamato: *fake sigh* If you want to be that way…… fine……

Ameshi: But what do you want with me anyway?! What did I ever do to you?!

Yamato: Heh. Once you're destroyed, my master won't have to worry about his plans being interrupted. He will have complete control over the whole universe! *more lightning crackles from above*

Senna: ……Master?!

Hiroshi: *stands up, wiping blood away from his mouth* And you used me as your pawn so you could serve your stupid master?!

Yamato: If you want to put it that way…… *smiles* Are you ready to die now?

Sierra: *dusts herself off* Let's try that again…… *holds her sword up*

Yamato: Certainly! *a pillar of lightning rains down from the sky, and it shoots up everywhere on the field*

Hiroshi: Watch out! *tackles Senna and Ameshi*

Sierra: *jumps out of the way and into the air* KNOCK IT OFF! *brings the sword crashing down onto him* Heh…… Got ya……

Yamato: *deflects the blow with a bolt* I don't think so…… YAH! *sends her reeling backwards with another shock*

Hiroshi: Grr…… *lunges at Yamato and is thrown back too*

Senna: Sierra! Hiroshi! *folds her hands together, and begins muttering a chant under her breath* Fira…… Agra…… Ira! *a blast of fire flies from her staff, heading straight for Yamato*

Yamato: *holds his hand out to block it, but is hit* Grr! *throws lightning back in her direction. The two powers collide in a powerful explosion*

Senna: Ugh! *covers her eyes*

[The dust begins to clear, and Senna looks up, only to be struck by one of Yamato's bolts as he runs past her. She falls to her knees and then suddenly, Senna notices a black shadow like creature hovering behind him]

Hiroshi: Senna! *runs towards her* Are you all right?

Senna: What…… the…… *gasps* That…… that thing!

Hiroshi: What thing?

Senna: It's on the Emperor's back!

Sierra: *stands up coughing* Dammit! This guy is really starting to piss me off! *prepares to attack again*

Senna: Wait Sierra! He's being controlled by something! Don't hurt the emperor! I saw it just now!

Sierra: What?! Are you crazy?! You just want to stand here and get zapped?!

Yamato: HAHAHAHAHA! *flies at Senna again*

Hiroshi: I'll protect you!

Senna: Hiroshi, wait-

Hiroshi: *holds Senna close, shielding her with his body* I won't fail you again……

[Yamato throws a blast, hitting Hiroshi directly. He falters, but still keeps a tight hold on Senna. Senna shrieks and tells him to save himself, but he doesn't move. Yamato backs off and stands there, waiting.]

Senna: Hiroshi…… Why……

Hiroshi: Because…… I wanted to. *smiles weakly* I'm okay. *winces*

Senna: ……No……

Ameshi: *sniffles* Sierra, we've got to do something!

Sierra: What, exactly?!

Ameshi: That thing that Senna was talking about! I think I see it now! We've got to kill it! *holds up the keyblade* NOW! *runs*

Sierra: HEY! WAIT A MINUTE!

Senna: Ameshi, NO!

Yamato: That's right…… Come to me! *a ball of lightning forms in his hands*

[Ameshi runs straight at him just as he is about to unleash the attack. The minute he lets go, she changes course and goes around and to the side of him, leaps into the air and brings the Keyblade down hard upon the shadow. Yamato collapses, and the shadow screeches angrily. Ameshi jumps backwards as the thing tries to grab her.]

Ameshi: Um…… guys?! A little help here?!

Sierra: *rolls her eyes* Leave it to you to get things only half done. *runs forward and with a mighty slash, the shadow is promptly disposed of*

[A black portal appears in mid air, sucking away the lifeless body of the shadow and then disappears in an instant. Hiroshi stands up, still a bit weak. Senna cures him before rushing over to the Emperor and helping him off the ground.]

Senna: Your highness!

Yamato: *opens his eyes* What…… What happened? Where am I?

Senna: *smiles* Everything's okay now. You're back to normal.

Hiroshi: You were being controlled by the Heartless, sir. But we took care of them for you.

Yamato: Oh…… But how did this happen? I don't…… remember……

Gabumon: *comes running in through the gates* Matt! Matt!

Yamato: Gabumon?

Gabumon: *jumps into his arms* I'm so glad you're back to normal! I was so scared that you'd be mean forever!

Yamato: Mean……? I didn't hurt you, did I?

Gabumon: ……A few times……

Yamato: Oh no…… *holds his head* What have I done?

Sierra: *walks over* You say you don't remember anything?

Yamato: No…… except…… There was a man. A very strange man. He told me I could get more power to help my people. I don't know if I accepted or not…… I guess I did, but I don't remember anything after that.

Senna: I thought so……

Ameshi: Um, sir? Did he ask you about a certain Keyhole perhaps?

Yamato: Keyhole? *looks thoughtful* Why…… yes, actually. There was a keyhole involved. He told me that if I found some girl…… then maybe…… *shakes his head* Ack……

Senna: It's okay. You wouldn't happen to know where this Keyhole is, would you?

Yamato: Yes, of course. You're standing right on top of it.

Ameshi: *looks down* Really?

Yamato: *points over to a pillar on the other side of field* The carving to reveal the keyhole is over there.

Ameshi: Sweet! *runs over to the pillar*

Senna: *smiles* Great then. Sierra, you stay with Ameshi and seal the keyhole up. Me and Hiroshi will go find the captive digimon.

Gabumon: I know where they are! *scampers off, Hiroshi and Senna following…… hand in hand*

Sierra: *rolls her eyes* Right…… *walks over to Ameshi*

Yamato: *watches from a distance* ……

[The carving is of a ball shape. Ameshi cocks her head to the side in confusion.]

Ameshi: What……?

Sierra: Hm…… Ah, almost forgot. *pulls a pokeball from her pocket* This might do the trick. *fits it into the carving.

[The whole field flashes and a large keyhole appears on the ground. Ameshi stands back as the key rises in her hands and a light shoots from it, locking the keyhole with a loud click.]

Ameshi: Woo hoo! That's two down!

Sierra: ……And however many more to go……

Ameshi: *grins sheepishly* Uh…… Anyway…… *looks at Yamato who is staring dejectedly down at the ground* Hey, what's wrong?

Yamato: I just feel so…… horrible. Everyone must hate me. How can I ever face my people?

Ameshi: But it wasn't your fault! It was the Heartless and-

Yamato: That still doesn't excuse what I did……

Sierra: But at least NOW you can turn this mistake into something better. You can start all over again and be a better ruler. And plus the Heartless won't be able to come into the world any longer.

Yamato: *smiles slightly* I suppose you're right……

Sierra: Of course I'm right. I'm always right.

Ameshi: Give me a break……

Sierra: *cracks her knuckles* With pleasure. What should I break first…… Your face, or your arms and legs?

Ameshi: o__o I didn't mean literally!

[And so our three heroines prepare to leave the world, only after returning the rest of the Digimon and the lone pokemon, Pikachu, to their rightful owners, AND saying a rather sad goodbye to Hiroshi.]

Hiroshi: Well, it's been a real treat guys, but I guess you have to go. Sorry again about the whole fight thing. ^_^;;;

Ameshi: Aww, s'ok Hiro! *hugs him* I'm glad I got to meet you! It's nice to make new friends!

Hiroshi: Yeah, it was nice meeting you too, Ameshi!

Sierra: Ugh…… This is so utterly revolting…… I'm going back to the ship……

Hiroshi: Heh…… Bye Sierra. ^_~

Sierra: Hmph…… Bye…… *stalks off*

Ameshi: Hey! Wait up! *hurries after her*

Hiroshi: *laughs and then turns to look at Senna* I hope we see each other again soon, Senna.

Senna: *blushes* Me too, Hiroshi. I promise that when we finish this whole mess with the Heartless…… We can be together again, back on Arcadia.

Hiroshi: *grins* I can't wait. Just be careful, okay? And even though I still don't agree with Onikisu's methods…… I believe that you guys can do this. And know that where ever you are, I'll be with you.

Senna: *sniffles* Where will you go?

Hiroshi: I guess I'll just go back to drifting like I did before I got here. But there's no need to worry about me. I'll be fighting the Heartless, just like you guys.

Senna: Maybe I SHOULD be worried then……

Hiroshi: Hey…… What's that supposed to mean?

Senna: *giggles* Nothing.

Sierra: *calls from far off* HEY SENNA! HURRY IT UP!

Senna: Well…… I have to be going now.

Hiroshi: Yeah. Take care. *leans in closer*

Senna: *looks up at him* You…… too……

Ameshi: SENNNNNNNAAAAAAAA!

Senna: *quickly closes the gap and kisses him before pulling away, and blushing harder* Ah…… um……

Hiroshi: *smirks* Haven't done that in a while, have we?

Senna: No…… Guess not.

Hiroshi: I expect more the next time we meet……

Senna: *gasps* Hiroshi!

Hiroshi: *laughs* Better hurry before Sierra gets really mad.

Senna: Bye! *turns and runs*

Hiroshi: Hm. Goodbye, Senna. *smiles and turns to walk in the other direction, holding his hover board over one shoulder, whistling a little tune*

[So finally, Senna, Sierra, and Ameshi board the ship, and they immediately plot a course for the next world……]

Sierra: *sets the computer on auto pilot and leans back in the captain's chair* Ah…… We're in for a bit of a long ride. There are no worlds in this sector.

Senna: Great, we can get some rest then.

Sierra: Yeah, I need it after that crazy mission. Too many of those funny looking creatures roaming around……

Senna: Yeah…… *smiles and then glances over at Ameshi, staring out the window* Hey, what's wrong, Ameshi? You look a little bit sad.

Ameshi: Huh? Oh…… I was just thinking. I really hoped I would find Dante before…… I was so sure……

Senna: Oh. Well I'm sure if he had been there, we would have seen him…… Or at least he would have seen you.

Ameshi: That's true…… I'm just so worried about him though, you know?

Senna: *nods* Don't give up hope though, okay? We'll find your friend…… I'm sure of it!

Ameshi: ^^ Thanks Senna. That makes me feel a whole lot better, and-

Sierra: *begins to snore* ZZzzz……

Ameshi: o\/o Stupid Sierra……

Senna: Aww, she's just tired…… That's all. ^_^;;

Ameshi: Whatever. You know, I'd like to see her care about someone the way we do……

Senna: Huh? What do you mean?

Ameshi: As in…… Did she have any guys she liked in your world?

Senna: Not that I know of. She might have liked someone at some point, but she was never really interested in things of that nature. She was too busy training all the time.

Ameshi: Ah. THAT'S depressing. She could probably find a soul mate if she really looked for one.

Senna: I guess…… But I didn't know you liked your friend Dante in that way.

Ameshi: Eep! I…… er…… uh…… I don't! I just…… well…… You know what I mean! We're not talking about me anyway!

Senna: *smiles knowingly* Uh-huh……

Ameshi: *turns back to the window haughtily and a bit distraught* Are we there yet?

Senna: *laughs* We'll be there soon enough……

[To be continued...]