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005 - Fifth Flight [Action]

[It took a bit of time, but after the physical and mental stress the Field put on Hiccup and his aquatic partner, things for them finally seem to be leveling out somewhat. The job the viking managed to get at the Ice Cream Shoppe has been...well as smooth as a job like that can go. (especially when he's spending part of his time keeping an eye on Arcee and the customers) Ever since Gomamon's last video, the two haven't really talked about their experiences as they went to rescue Taichi, but a difference can be clearly seen between them. Their bond definitely isn't a typical one, but it's strengthening.

Hiccup at least has recovered almost fully from the incident, save for a still healing burn that's still quite visible along the side of his face. It doesn't appear to be causing him much discomfort anymore. One thing is for certain: Hiccup has found himself restless in this city. Compared to Berk, the place is so unfamiliar that even the time he's spent here hasn't completely gotten him used to the advances in technology and the like. Either way, something feels....missing.

With a low grunt, Hiccup rolls his shoulders and tugs on the handle of what appears to be a wooden wagon, fairly crude in its make but artistically crafted, something he must have built himself sometime. The wheels squeak audibly as he pulls it along the sidewalk, and upon further inspection it can be seen that the wagon is lined with a rubber tarp of some sort. There's a soft splashing coming from the inside of the tarp...]

Ahahaa! Now this is what I call a chariot! Ya shoulda' built me this weeks ago Hic, this is great! The ONLY way to travel.

[Gomamon snickers, rolling over onto his back before dunking his head beneath surface of the water-filled wagon, obviously enjoying himself as he rolls around and around in the cool little pool the area forms. Hiccup just rolls his eyes a little, careful to walk slow so all of the water doesn't slosh out of the wagon.]

Well I'm glad you like it, but don't get used to it alright? It's just kindof hot today, and I wanted an excuse to finally build something.

[The seal Digimon pops back up and shakes his head, neatly spraying Hiccup with water before plopping his fins on the edge of the wagon.]

Aww, but ain't this nicer than me just ridin' on your head all the time?...
....Oh speakin' of which! Are ya ever gonna give me a nickname kid? I mean geeze everyone else is doin' it.

Gomamon that has nothing to do with what you were just talking about. ...And maybe? I'm getting used to just calling you Gomamon-

No no, that's lame! Ya gotta think'a somethin' better than that! Somethin' cool. Ya aren't really just gonna call me Gomamon forever, right?

....Weeeell-

Aw come OOON, Hiccup!!

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[The second Impmon jumps into the wagon water splashes out over all of the sides onto the sidewalk. It's not a terribly large amount, but Gomamon wails like he's been kicked in the face, jumping back with his fur standing on end out of anger and surprise.]

Hey hey HEY! No no, what's the big idea here!? This is MY pool, get'cher own buddy!!

[Before Hiccup can turn around good Gomamon's just causing a scene, trying to shoo Impmon out of the wagon, pushing at him with his fins.]

Move iiit, you're splashin' all the water out!!

[Geeze, relax you big baby. Impmon throws his arms behind his back, shoving back with his own feet. You're gonna ruin his fun, dork.]

You know, if you didn't shove so much, there wouldn't be so much splashin!

[Meanwhile Leatherhead overhears some of what Impmon is doing. The tall teen strides over in his typical slouched posture.]

Impmon...?

Get ouuuuuut!

[Gomamon just keeps whining and pushing, resulting in Hiccup walking back over to the wagon with an exasperated sigh.]

What is it now....?

[That's when he notices Impmon in the wagon next to Gomamon, just a split second before he glances up and spots Leatherhead. Anyone else might have jumped at his sudden appearance, but Hiccup has lived with people that tall and much larger all his life.]

I'm sorry, did Gomamon start something...?

WHAT!? No way, this guy just jumped into MY wagon outta nowhere! Get 'im OUT!

[The digimon just rolls his eyes. Hey you want water, you got some. Impmon splashes water in the digimon's face with a satisfactory laugh.]

He invited me here, I'm just taking advantage of his uh...hospitality.

[Leatherhead just glares at Immpmon. The big guy balls his fist.]

Impmon, leave...

Aw come on, Leatherkeister. I'm just having a bit of fun!

[Gomamon sputters before leaning back a little, his voice practically breaking with distress.]

I did NOT! Seriously dude you're splashing all the water out, now move your butt outta my wagon!

Shhh shhh geeze Gomamon, it's ok! I can fill it back up when we pass the apartments again...

[Then Hiccup looks back up at Leatherhead with a sigh, standing at the ready incase he needs to stop Gomamon from starting a fight. Seems like every time he meets someone new it's through something like this.]

How about you make me?

[Leatherhead can fulfill that request. The big guy grabs the digimon by the ears, yanking him out of the pool. The digimon flails and kicks in the air, attempting to get out of his grasp.]

Hey hey hey! Watch the ears!

I cannot let you bully these people, not while we are partners!

Since when did you care?

Since now. I am sorry...

[Hiccup winces, shaking his head quickly.]

No no it...it's alright, really! There's no harm done. I just thought Gomamon was fighting or something..

Yeah well, there was 'bout to be one I'll tell ya that much...

[Leatherhead snorts indignantly, holding up the thrashing digimon by the scruff of his scarf.]

I doubt it. I know foul when I see it...

You wanna go nerd? Cause I can take you!

[Not if Hiccup has anything to say about it. He quickly steps up a bit further, between Leatherhead and the wagon. Now at least if Gomamon tried to leap at Impmon he wouldn't be able to get a clear shot.]

No, no I've had enough fighting for a few weeks, alright? Both of you, cool it. Especially you.

[Hiccup grimaces, pressing a finger to Gomamon's nose briefly before turning back to Leatherhead and Impmon.]

..Looks like we both got some lively ones...

[Leatherhead roughly shakes Impmon, something that makes the digimon grimace. But he ain't about to fight back...not especially if he's going to go berserk again.

Impmon meanwhile sticks out a tongue at Gomamon. He'll get you, man. Just wait.]

Impmon has told me many things, but he is still not someone I can fully trust.

[Oh hold the phone. What's up with your face? It looks pretty bad...]

You are hurt...

Huh..?

[Hiccup blinks, confused for a split second before he realizes what Leatherhead is referring to.]

Oh no- I'm fine now, don't worry. Or well...getting better at least!

[He offers Leatherhead a bit of a grin. This is nothing compared to when he lost his leg, for sure.]

[Concerned Leatherhead is go! You don't get away that easily.]

How did it happen?

Well uh....I haven't seen you before, so I guess you weren't around when those Beemon attacked, huh?

[He pauses for a moment before continuing.]

My partner and I went on a rescue mission, to recover somebody who got lost. I...I got hurt while we were gone.

...what are Beemon?

[He frowns visibly.]

Why did you go after them? Were they important to you?

[He has a lot to ask...just because he has a feeling Hiccup has a lot more to tell.]

They're these...giant, flying, bug-like Digimon. They caused everyone a lot of trouble.

Well no, I didn't really know Taichi at all...but I knew that if I were in that situation, I'd want someone to go after me... you know?

Hmm. Were I there, I would crush them.

You would risk your life for someone you do not know?

[Pause.]

You are like someone I know.

[...Yikes, that's a bit....rash and slightly unforgiving. But it's good to know he'd help out, at least?]

Of course. I mean...that's sorta what I ended up doing in the end there...

...oh yeah? A friend of yours?

Good. I am sure it was deserved.

[Leatherhead is bit harsh with his enemies, as noticed by the side-eye Impmon gives him.]

My only friend.

Your only friend...?

[Hiccup blinks, tilting his head curiously.]

Ah well...is he here? It'd be nice to meet him sometime.

He is not here. One has his voice, but he is not here.

[He's a little distressed by the fact. Impmon just looks at the big guy, avoiding eye contact.]

Didn't figure ya for a friend guy.

[The viking can't help but find what Leatherhead just said mildly confusing, but for the moment he doesn't really inquire further about it. If anything, the teen doesn't really look like he wants to talk about it.]

Ah...I'm sorry. You're not the only one here missing your friends from home. But it's not all bad, right?

Yeah, ya got us! ...Well, sorry you got stuck with that, big guy.

[Gomamon sneers, shooting Impmon a glare.]

[Leatherhead's pretty confused about it, too. But at least Hiccup doesn't press the issue, something he appreciates. Gently he puts Impmon on his shoulder, something the digimon doesn't appreciate.]

Hey don't drop me!

There are many. And they are kind, but I do not think I can repay it.

Not as sorry as you'll be with this guy...

[Gomamon just rolls his eyes in quite the exaggerated fashion, rolling over onto his back in the water.]

I know what you mean. ...My name's Hiccup, by the way. And this is Gomamon.

[Impmon waves at Gomamon. Scaredymon.]

You do?

Leatherhead.

Impmon.

[Hiccup nods a bit, raising a brow. ...Oh good, so he's NOT the only one with strange names around here.]

I do, more than you'd think. It's nice to uh...meet you guys.

[More or less.]

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