Chapter 3: You Have Got to be Kidding
‘Why is Sasuke here? How is Sasuke here? How is that he looks about our age and not my father’s age? Also shouldn’t have gone back to being a part of my father with him being back here? Wait, wait, wait…I just need to calm down and breath, maybe it’s just a coincidence that his name is Sasuke Kaisai. That’s got to be it. He just has to be a distant relative of that Sasuke and has the same name as him.’ I thought.
I looked up at the board and took down some notes before my mind starting wandering again. ‘There is no way Sasuke can be so young after already being about 16-17 years old when my dad was saving the digital and human world for the second time. That was 27 years ago. Sasuke would have to be older then my father.’ My thoughts were interrupted when a little note hit my desk.
I looked over at Sasuke and he had a small smile playing with his lips as we paid attention to what the teacher was writing down on the board. I opened to the note see what it said.
Don’t think too hard now. If you have questions just ask. I may answer them for you.
I looked over at him with a bit of a glare and I saw a small smirk cross his lips, “Jerk.” I muttered to myself and looked back at the board to scribble down more notes. ‘I barely even know him anyways. I just want answers.’ I thought to myself.
I went through the rest of class thinking of questions to ask him as I took notes.
“Jack what was wrong during class?” Yuki asked.
“He wouldn’t shut up is the problem. He wasn’t the only one though, it made it really hard to concentrate in class.” Steven sighed as we walked to our lockers.
“But, I hardly said anything all class.” I stated.
“Look lets just get through the rest of the day and then we have practice.” Sebastian said stepping in so that Steven and I wouldn’t start bickering.
“That sounds better then trying to discuss it now.” Yuki commented.
“Did you want to hang out on the soccer field after practice then?” I asked everyone.
“I don’t see why not.” Steven agreed.
“It’s settled, we’ll hang out on the soccer field after practice and talk about it then.” Yuki said finalizing the agreement before we all went our separate ways for class.
~*7th Period*~
Gym was one of the things that I was good at in school and considering we just finished up the football unit we were now onto soccer. I was always a goalkeeper in gym because no one else wanted to be. I didn’t mind, it was a nice warm up before practice. The strange thing was that Sasuke was in my gym class as well. I guess I would finally be able to ask him some questions since we’re in another class together. After I got into a change of shorts and a tank top I wandered over to Sasuke and sat down next to him and the ruckus of the boys locker room commenced from the football players coming in.
“Hey Sasuke, I don’t think out of these two days we’ve actauly officially introduced ourselves to each other. I’m Jack Kanbara.” I smiled at him holding out my hand.
“It’s nice to meet you Jack.” Sasuke took my hand and shook it. It felt like he was burning up.
“Are you sick?” I asked as he let go of my hand.
He smiled and shook his head.
“Well what I mean is do you have a temperature? You feel like you’re burning up.” I explained.
“Na, I’m fine, I’m always really warm. Thanks for being concerned though.” He answered.
“Can I ask you something?” I started.
“Come on Kiddies lets go out to the soccer field.” The gym teacher said.
Sasuke and I walked at the back of the group as we made our way to the soccer field.
“What was it you wanted to ask me?” Sasuke asked.
“I was wondering if you knew my father, Takuya Kanbara. I’ve heard stories from him about his adventures in the digital world and his trips to Elemental Academy when he was sharing a body with a person names Sasuke Kaisai. He was a fire elemental.” I explained.
“I’ll tell you later.” He smirked at me and put his hands in his pockets.
‘TABLE FLIP!’ I thought as I was mentally swearing at him while keeping my composure.
Sasuke just chuckled and looked at me. “I promise I’ll tell you later. Right now just isn’t the best time for that question.” He told me.
“Alright.” I sighed and turned my attention back to what the gym teacher was saying and making us split into teams.
Gym class was never as intense as an actual game. That was fine with me though. It gave me enough warm up before practice or a game for me to be able to warm up at my full potential by the time that time came along. The hard part was the fact I wasn’t going to be getting much of a work out today since the football players chose me to be their goalkeeper instead of sticking me on the other team. I guess they were getting tired of not getting a lot of their shots in the net.
Today was different though; Sasuke was a lot faster then the football players. Honestly to me that wasn’t a surprise at all, but how he was able to maneuver away from them and make them practically fall on their face was amazing. I wanted to laugh at the ones that did, but I didn’t have time as I was trying to stop his shots. Considering it was the end of the period and Mr. D said that next goal wins I got a bit of a glare from the football players because I couldn’t stop everyone of Sasuke’s shots so we were tied up.
I was breathing heavy and beads of sweat were running down my face. It was hot out and I defiantly got my work out before practice that is in an hour. I got into position, as Sasuke and another one of his teammates were able to pass around my defense and come towards the new for a two on one situation. I came out a bit once I saw that Sasuke was going to go for the shot I came out a bit to try to block off the angle. He managed to chip it over me and I ran back as fast as I could to jump and try to punch it out. I felt like I jumped too soon after I got in front of the ball and It was going to go over my hand and into the net.
‘Just a bit more.’ I thought to myself and it felt like the wind pushed me up just a little more and I was able to knock the ball out. I crashed into the netting in the back of the net and held onto it to keep myself up as I watched the ball bounce away behind the net. I did it. I was able to stop the shot. I don’t know what that was that helped me but I was able to get the ball.
“Alright boys wrap it up. It’s time to head back in.” Mr. D yelled at us after blowing his whistle.
I ran and got the ball from where it found its resting place, which was a pretty good distance from the net and picked it up. I wasn’t all the surprised when I didn’t see anyone waiting for me, they all just started back to the school. I sighed to myself and slowly jogged to catch up with everyone. Sasuke was at the back of the pack when I caught up. There was about a five-foot gap between us and the rest of the group.
“Hey Sasuke…” I started and he looked over at me and smiled.
“Meet me in the park later tonight around seven and I’ll answer your questions. At least some of them anyways. You should bring Yuki with you too just so I don’t have to explain things more then twice.” Sasuke mentioned.
“Alright then.” I nodded, “What about Steven and Sebastian?” I asked.
“You can bring who you like, but I don’t know if the twins are ready to except what’s going on yet.” He said honestly.
“But how do you know what’s going on with all of us?” I was so confused.
He just smiled and went back to looking ahead at the rest of the group as we made our way into the locker room.
“Right you’ll answer later.” I mumbled to myself looking away.
~End of Soccer Practice~
Yuki and I were the first back to the soccer field after getting changed back into our school clothes and putting everything away. We waited for the twins to get out to the field.
“What’s on your mind?” Yuki asked.
“Just something that happened in gym class today that has been on my mind.” I answered not being all that open.
“What happened?” He was curious I could tell in his tone.
“I was chipped today in gym class, but I was able to run and black it. I’ve never been that fast before. You know that usually when I get chipped that’s it for me and I can’t get back in time to save the ball.” I said.
“Sorry we’re late you two.” Sebastian apologized flopping his school bag on the bleachers before sitting down himself.
Steven did the same, “So what were you two talking about?” He asked.
“Have strange things been happening to you two?” I questioned.
“What do you mean?” Steven said confused.
“As in has anything out of the ordinary happened lately?” I rephrased my question.
“You mean how no one would be quiet today and all I wanted was some piece and quiet? And you wouldn’t stop about the new kid.” Steven said.
“But I never said anything about Sasuke today.” I answered.
“Yes you did.” Steven commented.
“I was thinking about him, but I never said anything about him.” I said again.
“Are you trying to tell me that I was hearing your thoughts?” Steven asked laughing a little.
“It would make since with you saying that class was really noisy today, but no one was saying a word in class as we were taking notes.” Sebastian answered.
“What about you Sebastian?” Yuki asked.
“I think I’ve been seeing things, but to be honest I’m not all that sure. It could just be from being tired that I think I’m seeing things.” Sebastian replied.
“Why didn’t you say anything before?” I questioned.
“I just didn’t know what was really going on and I still don’t.” Sebastian answered fidgeting a little.
“What’s been going on with you two since you asked us?” Steven stated.
I looked over at Steven with the most serious face that I could possibly make. “I’ve been able to pick up whispers like someone was speaking normally to someone, and also I’ve been able to stay up in the air much longer then normal.” I explained.
“I’ve been freezing to the touch and I can change the temperature in a room apparently when I’m frustrated.” Yuki said.
“The things that have been happening to you two are a lot more noticeable then what’s been happening to us.” Steven stated.
“Steven, Sebastian, has your father talked about Elementals?” I questioned.
Sebastian nodded, “He told us stories when we were younger.”
“But, what does that have to do with anything?” Steven looked confused.
“From my father’s stories, when he was younger, the second time they went to the digital world he was partnered with an elemental. His Elementals name was Sasuke Kaisai. Sasuke was a fire elemental, which made since considering that my father had the fire warrior of the digimon spirits. What I’m getting at is that the new kids name is Sasuke, and with what has been going on with us I wouldn’t be surprised is he’s here to help us.” I explained.
“But Sasuke should easily be as old if not older then our parents.” Steven mentioned.
“That is true, but my guess is that the Sasuke from my father’s stories is the new kid. How he is as young as he looks I don’t know.” I continued.
“It sounds like you’re trying to say that the new kid Sasuke is the elemental from the stories and that he probably comes from a different dimension or something along those lines.” Sebastian deduced.
“I’m not crazy, none of us are. I know that for a fact. But, I’m know that I’m not going to sit here and keep quiet about this and what’s going on. I want to know what’s going on with me and with all of us. Tonight I’m meeting Sasuke in the park to ask some questions and hopefully get answers.” I spoke up which was something that I didn’t normally do. I felt a lot better after saying it though. And I felt lighter too. Like a weight was lifted off of me because I came out to my friends about what was going on.
“So what are we going to do about it. If we say anything to anybody, they will consider us crazy and probably toss us into a physic ward.” Sebastian said.
“Sebsatian, you barely speak in class and you are practically the opposite of your brother when we’re in school. When you get onto the soccer field your attitude completely changes and you’re a happy and out going person.” Yuki explained.
“What does that have to do with anything?” Steven asked.
“What I’m trying to say is that we are all different and if there is someone who knows what’s going on with us then why shouldn’t we going and ask them about it.” Yuki answered.
“It’s like what happened to our parents. If they told someone about what happened that they were taken to the digital world and had to save the world from evil. People probably just laughed at them and told them that they had a wild imagination. So I don’t think that if we say something like what’s been happening to us to someone else we’re going to end up in a physic ward because of it. We’ll probably just be told the same thing.” I said.
“We’re all different, but that’s what is going to help us through this. If we stick together I know we can do it.” Yuki smiled getting on board with what I was saying.
“Right and I have a feeling that Sasuke will be able to help us with that.” I nodded in agreement.
“Alright. We’ll think about it and let you know if we’re going to come with you tonight.” Steven said.
I smiled at the twins, “How about we head home. I’m sure that our parents are wondering where we are.”
Everyone agreed with me and we grabbed our bags and wandered home. When we got to mine and Yuki’s houses we said goodbye to the twins as they continued down the road. None of the cars were home which meant that we surprisingly made it home before our parents. Yuki’s dad and mine worked at the same place so they would usually car pool to work. That mean’s that my dad drove today.
I looked over at Yuki’s house and saw his little sister dressed in rather revealing clothing come out of the house. “Hilary doesn’t look very sick to me.” I commented nudging Yuki.
Yuki ran over to Hilary and grabbed his little sisters wrist. “Yuki let go of me.” I heard his sister say.
“Where do you think your going? I thought you were sick Hil.” Yuki said.
“Mom and dad aren’t here. What’s wrong with me going out with my friends?” She asked.
“What’s wrong? Get your ass back into the house. If your healthy enough to go out and party with friends then you’re healthy enough to do your homework and go to school. You want to know who hears it when you’re out having a good time, it’s me, because I didn’t stop you, or I didn’t protect you because I am your older brother.” Yuki snapped.
I didn’t know if I was seeing things or not, but it looked like Yuki’s hair was getting lighter.
I ran over and got in between them. “Calm down you two. Hil you want to go and ruin your life then go get in that car, if not then get your ass back in the house and work on your homework that you’ve missed.” I said.
“I hate both of you.” Hilary shouted, “It’s my life, stay out of it.” She ran over to her friends car and got in then they sped off.
“Are you alright Yuki?” I asked putting a hand on his shoulder.
“No, I fail as an older brother.” He said looking down at the ground.
“You don’t fail as an older brother. Your sister just doesn’t listen.” I told him.
“I know, but I always get blamed for it.” He sighed.
There was a moment of silence between us then I looked up at his hair and noticed that it was as white as snow. “Now probably isn’t the best time, but your hair is white. It was turning color when you were yelling at Hilary.” I mentioned.
“You always said my hair was going to turn white if I kept stressing out about her.” He smiled a little.
“Maybe you should come with me tonight when I go and meet Sasuke in the park.” I offered.
“That would probably be a good idea.” He nodded in agreement. “But we should probably take showers and eat something first before we go.”
“Very true.” I smiled.
Just after that, my father’s car pulled into the driveway at my house and my father and Yuki’s father got out of the car.
“When did you want to meet up to head out?” Yuki asked.
“How about at six thirty or something like that.” I offered.
“Sounds good to me.” Yuki replied.
“What’s going on?” My father asked walking over to us with Yuki’s dad.
“Not too much we just got home late from practice to see Hilary sneaking out of the house to go to a party with some friends.” I said honestly.
“I thought Hilary was sick.” Tommy, Yuki’s dad said.
“She didn’t look very sick to me with what she was wearing.” Yuki commented.
“We tried to stop here, but she didn’t exactly listen to us.” I added on.
Tommy sighed and ran his fingers through his hair. “I don’t know what I’m going to do with that girl.” He groaned.
“Send her to a boarding school.” Yuki said flatly.
“Yuki has a point Tommy. It would probably do her some good to be going to an all girls boarding school.” My dad agreed.
“But Takuya, I don’t know if her mother would be up for it.” Tommy noted.
“Yuki, did you do something with your hair?” My dad asked.
“Oh no…it just turned white is all.” He answered.
“Really…” My dad looked over at Tommy concerned.
“Dad, Yuki and I are going to go and meet a friend in the park soon, so we were just going to go and take quick showers. We’ll get something to eat on the way back so you don’t have to worry about dinner.” I smiled trying to change the subject.
“Oh alright, then, but we need to have a talk when you get back Jack.” He answered.
“Okay, okay.” I laughed a little then hit Yuki in the back. “Come on, we don’t want to be late.” I smiled and hurried off to the house to go and take a shower.
