Unenlightened 3
When I woke up I was still on exveemons chest,he was snoring lightly. I moved my head back down te his chest and listened to his heartbeat. It was strong and felt soothing to me. I nuzzled his head and he slowly moved. I smiled happy that we where together. I was sore but that didn't stop me from hugging him.
Then he woke up. First he seemed dazed and looked around,when he saw me he smiled and hugged me back. Wrapping me in his strong arms. We where both happy. Eventually though I felt my stomach rumble and so did his,meaning we where hungry. I sat up and got off of him. He gave a whine of protest,but eventually his hunger forced him to sit up next to me.
"So now that we...you know,want to get some food?"he asked
I nodded and looked around. Then I thought. I doubt that the general would want us to wander the base unsupervised. I voiced this to Exveemon and he nodded in agreement. I looked away and he hugged me from the side. Eventually I noticed a small digital clock on the desk that I hadn't seen before. It said that it was around 6:49 meaning dinner was soon,i think." Either way I decided to exit the room on my own.
I walked up to the door,after putting my clothes back on and opened it. I stared into the hallway and saw that there where some workers messing with boxes and other equipment. I looked the other way,the other way was the same thing just workers. Eventually one of the scientists noticed me and quickly abandoned her work to walk up to me.
"You're the boy who hacked us,what are you doing here?"She asked
"I was given this room by the general,for me and Exveemon."I replied looking at her.
"Exveemon?"She asked not looking impressed like I had made something up on the spot
Then Exveemon having heard his name peaked his head around the corner of the doorway to looked at her as well. The woman gave a quick yell out and stumbled backwards,almost hitting some other worker,who quickly looked to see what the commotion was about. As soon as the worker spotted Exveemon his jaw fell and he stared.
"Whats all the commotion about?"Exveemon asked
I looked to him"They have never seen a digimon before and I guess the whole base wasn't aware of your presence. I said"Look we just want something to eat,we are hungry and we don't know where the general is."
the worker and scientist just stared but eventually the scientist got her bearing ans spoke.
"My god I've never seen anything like you before,what are you?!"
"I'm Exveemon,who are you?"Exveemon asked back
"I...Im Rachel...My god..."She said
"Look can we just be told where the general is so we can get food?"I asked
I heard the sound of the elevator opening,and I turned around as did Exveemon. There standing was the general,he seemed calm and didn't seem mad or anything. When he saw us he smiled,which seemed odd considering his look.
"Ahh well looks like the two lovebirds are up, well you asked for dinner,well follow me."He said waving his hand.
I looked back at Exveemon and he nodded. Soon I managed to exit the doorway and followed the general to the elevator. Exveemon was right behind me. We followed the general into the elevator,once in he pushed a button. I felt us descend this time. Eventually the doors reopened and we where greeted by another hallway this one was much bigger and but no one was occupying it. Instead I heard the sound of talking,and laughter from afar.
I anatomically assumed it was a mess hall in the distance. The general started walking and we followed. The walls where blank,but where made of a white tile like material. At the end of the hall the area opened up to a large mess hall,there where soldiers and workers everywhere,many sitting apart from each other.
When we walked in all faces turned to us. There was a collection of gasps and then silence. I bet that a digimon and a boy walked in was the reason. Exveemon seemed to like the attention,but I didn't and shied away. Once everyone was staring the general shouted out an order,and everyone stood and saluted. Seemingly ignoring us and everything for the general.
"Come this way well get you some food."the general said
The General started walking to a small kitchen area with a line behind it for people waiting to get food. Everyone slipped to the side and let the general and us pass,all with salutes and standing tall. Once we where at the front of the line,where the meals where served,the man who worked there instantly dropped what he was doing and stared at Exveemon.
"Don't just sit there and gawk we need food,and extra for the big guy."The general said to the man
The man stuttered and eventually produced a three plates and stacked them with food,the food looked appetizing and smelled good,not what I was expecting from the military. We piled on food for us and gave the one for Exveemon extra food. Once he was done he slowly pushed the meals up to us. Exveemon was the first to pick his up and he gave a thank you afterwords.
The general just picked his up,but I followed Exveemons lead and said thank you afterwords. Once we had our plated the General led us to an empty table and sat himself down and motioned for us to sit as well.
We sat,but it didn't make the stares go away. I shied away but still ate rather slowly. Exveemon didn't seem to care as with the general and just ate normally. It felt like an eternity for us to finish our food,mainly me. Once we where done the general stood and prepared to make an announcment.
"These two"He shouted pointing to me and Exveemon."Are our newest members to the family,they are not to be harmed,harassed or otherwise caused any negative possibilities. You will ALL treat them as you would another worker or soldier. And furthermore they shall be treated with respect while they are with us. DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR?!"
There was a round of loud sir, yes sir's from the whole room and then the general turned to us.
"And I expect you to treat my soldiers with the same respect. Am I clear?"he said between his teeth.
I nodded and so did Exveemon,me being more afraid and Exveemon just nodding and waved his hand as if he didn't care.
"Good."HE said before sitting back down.
I heard a few whispers for around me,and Exveemon placed a protective arm around me. I wasn't liking my current situation,with the stares and the silence and whispers. But eventually I saw movement. A lone soldier from a group of almost twenty stood up and slowly walked over to us.
As he walked over I saw what he looked like. He had brown hair,and brown eyes with glasses on a lean figure. He seemed scared,and im sure it was of exveemon and the general combined. When he finnaly got within five feet of us he stood still.
'M...may I sit here....s......sir?"He asked stuttering in a weak voice.
The general gave a quick nod and the man sat down next to me away from Exveemon and the general. There was a collection of gasps and the man seemed uneasy. I saw him glance back to the other people he was just with and they gave a small signal.
"I...I'm r....r.. Ron...HE said pulling his hand out slowly to Exveemon.
Exveemon looked down at the smaller hand and then back to the mans face,then after a few seconds he pulled up his hand and shook it."Exveemon."Exveemon said. Again another round of gasps from the surrounding people. Ron seemed to have calmed down and looked at me before pulling up his hand again and holding it towards me.
I was shy but I still pulled his hand in mine and shook back."Blake."I said weakly
Ron then seemed to let out a collected sigh,and seemed to slump down.
"Oh thank god,i thought your friend was going to pound me into dust for a second."Ron said"Please let me make it up to you. Im Ron and really I just wanted to see who you two where."
"Obviously you didn't whats the real reason you walked over here?"Exveemon said
The man clenched up and backed away a little.
"umm well,my other squad mates wanted me to...um...do this as an,initiation thing for me to join them."HE finished the last part quickly.
"Really now,seems like they aren't good squad mates,and wanted something to happen to you,i think."Exveemon replied
Then man let out another sigh.
"Yea,I mean yes,err."Ron said
"Just let it out I don't bite,that is unless you hurt Blake."Exveemon said
Ron turned to the general and gulped."Permission to speak freely sir?"
"Granted."
"Holy shit,what the fuck are you,I've never seen anything like you,your like a fucking dinosaur and you have fucking wings and...."Ron almost yelled out
"That enough soldier,He doesn't need you sticking your nose where it don't belong."The general said
"Sorry sir,its just,what is he?"Ron asked
"Im exveemon,a digimon,and Blake here is my partner."Exveemon said out loudly so everyone heard.
There was another gasp from our unintentional audience."Look do you need anything or can we go?"Exveemon asked
"Or umm sorry by all means you can go....i just wanted to umm meet you,yea meet you."Ron said
With that exveemon stood and motioned for me to follow. I got up and Exveemon started towards the hallway with the elevator. The general got up as well and followed us. We needed him to unlock the elevator anyways. But once we where out of sight from the soldiers I could hear the start of talking. Once we where at the elevator we waited for the General to unlock the Elevator so we could go back to our room. IT wasn't until the elevator was unlocked and we where in that we heard shouting for us to stop.
It was that soldier Ron,he was running towards us. When he caught up to us Exveemon held the door open. He stopped and cleared his throat before he finally spoke.
"Hey,wait up. Look sorry about that back there,I was just doing a little dare and I didn't want to bother you,im sure you are nice people. But I just wanted to restart from square one,not from a position where hundreds are watching,and rather id like to be your friend,if thats OK."Ron said
Exveemon frowned and the general just stood there waiting for an outcome. I was just looking at the man who wanted to try and restart,he seemed nice enough and I had done stupid things like that in the past,doing a little dare for the sake of friends,who I later found out weren't good friends. HE just wanted to start fresh,but I was afraid Exveemon wouldn't let him.
Then as a few seconds went by Exveemon actually smiled and held out his other hand for Ron to shake. Ron looked at it and he shook it,this time without any fears or uncertainty. Once they where don't he looked at me. I held out my hand,and he took it and we shook hands.
"look im sorry,umm if its alright can I join you?"Ron asked"If its Ok with you general im not needed for a while for my guard shift,sir."
"Granted."The General said
Then he stepped into the Elevator with us. The General pressed a button and I felt us move. Ron looked nervous standing next to Exveemon and the General at the same time,and he scooted towards me to get away from them,but he didn't mean any harm. Once we where back at the floor where our room was,we all stepped out.
"Now I have some important things to attend to,Private I expect you to be at your guard duty later and you two,try not to make any trouble."The general said as he went back into the elevator as the doors closed.
We where left alone,Exveemon took no time to go to our door and open it,not waiting for me. Ron just stood there and I walked into the room when the door was open.
"Well you gonna sit there or are you going to come in?"Exveemon asked Ron
Ron quickly moved into the room that was mine and Exveemons. Exveemon motioned for me on the bed,and I sat down next to him. Ron sat down at the desk we had and looked around for a little bit before focusing on me and Exveemon.
"Ummm so what exactly are you?"Ron asked Exveemon
"I already said Im a digimon."
"You mean like the kids show? I thought that was just made by some company in japan,how are you real,how did you get here?"
Exveemon frowned again,and looked towards me."I came here looking for a partner,an I found him and im real because the world you think of as a kids show is very much real. How I got here even I don't exactly know its complicated."
"Why did you choose Blake here...No offence."
"I chose him because I had been studying him for a year,and over time I grew to like him more and more."Exveemon said while hugging me and placing me in his lap.
"What do you mean?"
"Isn't it obvious,we are lovers."
Ron blushed and so did I,Exveemon was being pretty straight forward about our love. I wasn't sure if I was comfortable with that,but he had already done it and now there was nothing I could do. Exveemon had a hard look on his face as if scanning Ron for any signs of disapproval. I shifted to the side a little and Ron looked away. Obviously from the look Exveemon was giving him.
"Do you have a problem with that?"Exveemon said angrily
"Umm no,in fact im a supporter of gay rights,its just your being real open about it,and i've never heard of a relationship between two different intelligent species. It's just your openness kinda ummm is awkward."Ron said
I nodded."Exveemon he didn't need to know that,actually could you kinda keep it down a little."I said
Exveemon sighed and nodded."Alright its just I love you,i don't want anything to happen because someone is stupid,or ignorant of our relationship as both partners bonded together and lovers." Exveemon said"Look Ron your a nice guy I just didn't want anything bad to happen,thats why im so defensive,our lives have already gone to shit with us being kidnapped and such."
Rons eyes widened."You where kidnapped?!"
Exveemon looked at him"I though everyone already knew."
"Well this changes everything,they cant just kidnap you! They don't have the right!"Ron yelled
"Well after a misunderstanding with it being thought that Blake hacked the military computer system,and us being at this base means we know too much and the General isn't letting us go."Exveemon said
"But...they cant,that goes against everything,i certainly think they shouldn't be able to keep you here,you didn't commit that crime,why can they keep you here?"Ron asked
"I don't know,but apparently I 'know to much' to be let go I don't understand it either,especially because I don't know anything other than about Exveemon and this base."I said
"Well this base is just a base,there is nothing special about it,i got transferred here after training,why would they keep you here if there's nothing secret going on...or maybe they just want to keep Exveemon and you out of the public eyes."
"its certainly a possibility,but I don't know about asking,i don't think the general will take it well."I said
"You don't know until you try and wats the worst he could do to a giant blue digimon? don't you have powers or something?"Ron asked
"As a matter of fact I do,i just don't use them often."Exveemon said
"Like what?"I asked
"Like my v laser or my teeth or just physical strength."
"Really?"I asked again
"Yea.just I don't have anywhere to show you without attracting a lot of attention."Exveemon replied
"Maybe we can ask the general."Ron said
"Well asking the general isn't something I want to do,besides its not like it matters maybe when we see him next we might ask,but I want some straight answers first."Exveemon said
Ron nodded as did I.
"I think its time I leave,i've got guard duty in a little bit,ill be sure to stop by some time and see how you are doing."
I nodded again and this time so did Exveemon. When Ron left I kinda felt better in just the company of Exveemon. HE hugged me again and held me close before lying back and lying me on his front.
"Well maybe we should get some rest,maybe we can ask tomorrow,but im still thinking on it,i don't know I just want things to work out and I want to see my family to tell them im ok."I said
Exveemon nodded before pulling the covers over us and slowly drifting to sleep. I spent some time awake listening to his breathing but soon even I fell to sleep. When I woke Exveemon was still at my side. I was glad he was. I looked around again even though I had already scanned the room before. Still it helped me stay calm. I shook Exveemon awake. He woke up and wrapped one of his wings around me in a loving embrace.
We soon got out of bed. Once out of bed we decided to find someone to help us. We exited the room and into the hallway. Almost immediately we where met by Rachel,when she saw us she froze up and stared. Exveemon moved in her direction and she became scared,but didn't move,only trembled in place.
"May I ask where a bathroom on this level is and may I also get a map of this place as well,or at least some direction to the Generals office?"He asked
Rachel got out of her daze almost immediately."Ummm the restroom is just down the hall to your left and the generals office is ummm on a different floor,i can take you there if you want."
"Thank you."Exveemon said
Exveemon went off to the restroom and left me in the hall with Rachel. She looked at me and sighed.
"Sorry,its just he scares me."She said
"I don't think we've really formally met. Im Blake and hes just upset about the whole situation we are in."I said holding out my hand. Which she shook and sighed again.
"Rachel im a scientist working here."She said
Then Exveemon came back."Id like some direction to the generals office now."
Rachel gulped and pointed towards the elevator."....H...here ill get you to the right floor and lead you to the office."She said
Rachel then led us to the Elevator,she used a key card to open it and once we where all in she pressed a button and we started to ascend. It was a little bit till we reached the right floor but once we made it the doors opened and I was a little surprised to find a work office like environment. The place looks like an average office building,with cubicles and private offices. Rachel led us through the maze of cubicles,with a lot of stares in our direction. W finally made it to a large private office in the back of the office with an office labeled General Sam R Andrews on the door. We entered without knocking.
Once inside there was the sound of someone talking on the phone,and inside was pictures of what looked to be the Generals family,it was moderately decorated with things like a flag and a display of medals,but other than that it looked like a standard office one would find in any work environment. But what kinda surprised me was that there was a window to the outside world,but all it showed was a desert like area with things like parked vehicles and a runway.
"Sir I told you......Yes a real live monster......I've sent you the data sir.....Yes sir"The General said before hanging up and turning around. When he saw us he turned to Rachel."You know they aren't allowed up here,what gives you authority to bring them up here?!"The general almost yelled in a rather unkind voice.
"Sir...um they wanted to meet with you."Rachel said slowly
The general turned to us."Well what is it. I don't have all day and I've got important things to attend too,make it quick and you can wait outside."He said looking at Rachel
Rachel backed away and exited the room."Now what is it?"The General said
"We want out freedom."Exveemon said in a growl."And we want it now,you have no right to hold us,and we just want to go home."
"Well I cant do that. He"The General said pointing to me"Committed a crime,and unless you want to find him in a maximum security prison you will,..."
Exveemon let out a roar that im sure everyone in the building heard,and charged the General grabbing him by the throat and lifting him up."And I will what? From what I know im better and stronger than you,IF you value your life,you will let us go,besides Blake didn't commit that crime and I sure as hell don't know who did,you have no right holding us like prisoners."
The general gave a growl and Exveemon gave one back. I heard the door behind me open and Rachel stepped in."Is everything al..oh god!"She yelled Exveemon looked back but ignored her and kept the General in his hold.
"And ahh what makes you so sure you can survive hundreds of bullets piercing you?"The General said out.
"Lets just say ive survived worse and im sure you wont be saying that while an V laser cuts through you."Exveemon growled out"I just want my freedom and his,and If I have too ill run,now then im sure you have a superior to you,am I right?"
"Go to hell."The general growled out
"Oh im sure you want to be there,i can make the trip easier."
"Exveemon that's enough!"I yelled
Exveemon looked at me and looked back at the general. He gave out one last growl and then placed the General down before returning to my side.
The General coughed a few times and tried to stand straight,but soon just fell back into a chair."What do you want?"The General asked
"Haven't I made that clear?!"Exveemon shouted.
"Cant do that."Exveemon growled at his answer."But my superior can."The General said
"Who the president?"I asked
"Yes but he is coming here,hell be here in a few minutes."The general said"HE can authorize your release,but unless you have some proof that he didn't commit the crime,he wont do that,as for threatening a high ranking military personnel."
Exveemon growled again"I don't care if I have do something to free me and my partner I will,but he didn't do that crime,and he never did anything wrong,we just want to go home."The general looked at us."And besides im not part of your country anyways,as far as I know im not even from this universe."
"Fine,but it will be up to the president,not me."
There was a ringing sound and the general pulled out a cell phone. HE answered it."What." there was silence before he talked again"Fine,they personally want to meet him."Again silence"I know,but they want their freedom,and they claim the boy did nothing."Once again silence"Fine we will be right out."the general closed his phone."looks like you will get your wish."
The general then started to move,but was stopped when exveemon growled again."Don't worry im just going to lead you to him,he had a planned visit today anyways."The general said
Exveemon backed off and let the general pass us. Rachel was scared and just stood there,but we followed the General. He led us out of the building and to a checkpoint that lay just outside down a small road. The outside was warm,and there was nothing around for miles,but that didn't bother us. What bothered us was the trail of dust that was coming from down the road further.
The vehicle was recognizable,as it was also led by a convoy of bigger trucks and SUVs,the most noticeable of the convoy was the limo,with American flags on the front and rear,and blacked out windows.
It took them a bit to reach the checkpoint,but once there the lead vehicle stopped and addressed a man I couldn't see in a booth at the checkpoint. After a few minutes they where given an all clear and the convoy moved up. It took another minute for all the vehicles to get through and another for the black limo to stop besides us and sit there.
We waited. Then as we thought nothing was going to happen,the door opened to he vehicle and the president stepped out with several bodyguards when they spotted us,the body guards where obviously surprised but the president looked around and settled his gaze on the General,Exveemon and I.
"So your the 'monster I've been hearing about."The president said."And the one who supposedly hacked the entire military network,by himself. By all means In all my years I have never seen anything like this,a boy,a monster,and my general."
"We don't have time for idle chit chat,we want our freedom,and we want to go home."Exveemon said while stepping forward. But before he could reach the president the two body guards pulled out pistols and aimed them at Exveemon.
The president motioned for them to put their weapons away,and they hesitated,before finally doing so."My my,an angry monster that is,and what is home to you?"the president asked
"Living with him,where we can be happy together."Exveemon said"We just want to go back to his home,and we don't want to be bothered or held prisoner,for a crime he didn't commit."
"You realize that I cant just reveal you to the public."the president said
"We don't care about the public,we just want a peaceful life,and ill be damned if that doesn't happen because you think we should be held captive."Exveemon yelled
I was starting to get scared,Exveemon was starting to act like this and I didn't like it and threataning the president of a country was on a whole new level,but I had to agree with him,despite only being at the base for a few days,i wanted to go home. The president looked at us and then to me.
"May I ask,did you or did you not hack us?"The president asked
"No I didn't,please I know exveemon is being cruel,but we just want to go home,we don't want to be held captive,we just want a peaceful life."I said
the pesident looked at me as if scanning for a lie,but he turned away. There was a minute of silence as the president thought. Then he turned back to us."General,im afraid im going to have to let them go."
"WHAT!"The general said
"I see no lies in this boys words,and besides hes to young to be able to do something like hack an entire military network and get past years of security with so little time,and this Exveemon, he poses no threat he just wants a peaceful life so we will give it to him,I want them back to their home in Oregon in the small town they came from."
"But sir,what about the public? What about what we could learn from Exveemon?"What about..."
"Thats enough general,but first I have a proposition."He turned to me."I want to offer you two a job."He said
"A job?"Exveemon said
"Yes a job,certainly going back to your home wont be a fulfilling life,so I want to offer you a job,with someone so powerful,and his partner,though it will be a difficult decision,but I want you two,of your own free will to help me find who did hack our systems."The president said
"But sir hes just a boy and one monster,what could they do?!"The General said
The president held up his hand. But did not turn to the General"I want to offer you a chance,to help your country son,and it will mean benefits and ill even throw in citizenship for you."HE said to Exveemon and me
I shook my head"We just want to go home and I doubt we could be much help anyways,its ludicrous the offer you are giving us,and honestly I expected more,we just want to go home."
"Then im afraid I have to tell the truth."The president said"The hacker,didn't just hack us for fun,he stole some vital information about the country's military,If we don't do something soon,there might not be a home to go too."He said
"What!"
"Im serious,the information the hacker stole included how to get past our defenses,if we don't act,if I don't act that information might get into the wrong hands,and that would mean war."
"But why us?"I asked
"Because who cares about one boy and I have done my research about Digimon,and I know that your digivice can store Exveemon,together you are a force more powerful than any army,or special ops team."The president said
"But that just....That makes no sense,sending me to find someone for the country,using me to do something even a full grown man could not do,and we didn't even do anything and now we are being asked by the fucking president to find a hacker? It makes no sense."
"Maybe too you,but I have my ideas and no one will notice a boy one random boy and his toy."
"But there are so many other options,why send us?"I asked
"Because,i have faith in you and your friend,for something more powerful than man,you would be perfect."
"BUT IT MAKES NO FUCKING SENSE!"
there was silence after I finished that sentence ,the President was still standing there,and Exveemon was looking at me as was the General. Exveemon wrapped a hand around me and hugged me close.
"I Think.."
"BULSHIT! IM JUST A KID. EVEN YOU SHOULD HAVE MORE SENSE! WHAT CAN I DO?!"
"Its not what you can do,but what you and Exveemon can do together,i wouldn't be asking you if it wasn't important,and sending in an army or a special ops team would mean a war,but sending in a kid who is just visiting a foreign country would not."
But I thought you had people for that?"I asked finally spent from yelling.
The president turned away."general I want them returned home,it appears I can not sway them,I want them left alone,and I want my best men into finding the Hacker ourselves. Let us hope this will not mean a war."
"Yes sir."The general said before leading us away as the President walked away.