Without a Song (Mitsuko)

The weather was perfect. Warm, yet breezy as the scents flowers wafted through the air. Mitsuko had found a rather secluded spot in the park, it seemed to be lined with trees, blocking most people's view, but it had a nice little spot, just big enough for a few people to stand beneath the branches of the trees. Patamon took temporary residence among the branches, as the young silverette began digging through her bags.

Before too long she had her violin in hand, and a song within her heart. Slowly she slid the bow against the strings, and the first solemn notes of Mozart's Lacrimosa filled the air around her. Softly the wind stirred, billowing Mitsuko's hair around her like a silvery curtain. Away the wind carried the notes deftly towards the open sky. Mitsuko's eyes remained closed as the notes continued to fill the air, her body swaying slightly with the music. This is what she enjoyed. Music. Friends. Freedom. Everything seemed ... Perfect.

Mitsuko felt the music swell around her, as her body continued to flow with the music itself. Her eyes closed, she remembered the first time she had heard this song. It was the day after her mother's funeral, this song seemed to express everything Mitsuko had felt. She could hear the wind rustling in the trees, blowing around her slender frame. She had a strange feeling of being watched, as the final notes started to vibrate from her violin. Abruptly her eyes snapped open, seeing a dark figure within the trees.

Mitsuko gasped, and nearly dropped her violin. She recovered quickly before it had a chance to fall from her grasp. She took half a step back, prepared to run if necessary, when an odd sensation of familarity hinted within the back of her mind. She had seen this guy before. Where, she couldn't quite place off the top of her head. She didn't dare glance up towards Patamon, thus giving him away. He was oddly silent, so she knew he was staying out of sight reguardless of the situation. For once he seemed to listen. Thank god!

"You... Startled me." Mitsuko said softly, her bell like voice echoed off the trees. The silverette moved her hands behind her back. Her voice was oddly firm, but her hands shook a little. "Can I... help you?" Mitsuko took another half step back, unsure of the guy's motives. But if he thought he could try anything funny, he had another thing coming. She knew Patamon would somehow save her, if she was truly in danger.

Mitsuko was startled for a moment. "It's... okay." The silverette turned around and put the instrument safely back into its case. "You didn't mean to." The young musician said with a small sigh. "Well, thank you. I appreciate it." Mitsuko said softly, as she turned back towards the young man. "I learned from... very talented people. I owe it all to them." she said, as she brushed a strand of silvery hair from her face.

"Whitewater! Thats it!" Mitsuko said, her face changing from guarded to happy. "I knew I recognized you somewhere!" Before Mitsuko could say anymore, Patamon came crashing down through the trees, to stand between Mitsuko and Marshal. "Stay back Suki-Chan! I've got this!" Before he could do anything rash, she quickly grabbed Patamon and held him closely to her chest, where he attempted to wiggle free.

"Patamon! He's a tamer too! Remember, Whitewater?" Mitsuko tried to calm her partner down. "I think he has a Coronamon Partner!" Patamon quit struggling, his eyes changed to slits, where he examined Marshal closely. "He does look familiar... but Suki-chan... I barely remember what I ate for breakfast, let alone where we went months ago, let alone who we met..." With a roll of his eyes, he relaxed into Mitsuko's arms.

Mitsuko hung her head in slight defeat. "Seriously?!" She gasped exasperatedly. "Er... Sorry. I'm Mitsuko. Mitsuko Kaioh, and this little furball is my partner Patamon." Patamon huffed at the furball comment, but looked at Marshal "Nice to meetcha! Hey, where's your partner? Can we play?" Patamon asked with a slight whine. Mitsuko just raised her eyebrow at Marshal in a 'What can you do' sort of manner.

"I have GOT to get me one of those!" Patamon reiterated with Mitsuko for like the hundredth time. The silverette rolled her eyes, and shook her head in defeat. "Long time no see Coronamon, how have you been?" Mitsuko asked softly. Patamon rolled his eyes again. "Obviously he is doing well. I mean, hello. Here in the Human World. Sheesh." for Patamon's flippant tone, it earned him a noogie from his partner. "You need to learn manners." Mitsuko scolded lightly, as her noogie turned into scratches behind the ear.


"You're a musician too?!" Mitsuko exclaimed "What instruments do you play? What is your favorite genre?!" Mitsuko was about to ask a third question, when Patamon had other ideas. "Let us let the humans have their music time." Patamon said, leaping out of Mitsuko's arms. "I've got a better idea..." Patamon swooped towards Coronamon, bopping him playfully on the nose "TAG!!! You're it!" Patamon flew into the trees, his laugh echoing around them.


"Well, it looks like Patamon will be busy for a while." Mitsuko said softly, with a chuckle. "If you're free, perhaps we could let the boys play for a while, and we could take a music break! If you want to that is." Mitsuko added softly, with a small blush creeping upon her face.

Patamon's laughter echoed off the trees "Hey, not my problem you're grounded! Haha get it... Ground-ed!" Mitsuko just shook her head in defeat. "I swear the Digital World gave me him as a partner to test my patience..." She said with a smile on her face. "Hey Coronamon, try using your abilities! Chances are you can use them to catch Patamon!" Mitsuko called out. That only earned her a retort from her partner. "HEY! Whos side are you on?!"


Mitsuko rolled her eyes and turned her attention back to Marshal "If you want to grab yours, I can keep the little ones occupied for a bit." Her comment, however, was oddly followed by a crash, thud and an audible"Ow!... I'm okay!" Patamon learned flying and talking wasn't exactly a good combo. Mitsuko shook her head again "On second thought, perhaps we could share my violin, if you want!"

Mitsuko nodded her head, as she handed Marshal her violin. "I insist. Besides, if you want to play a duet later, we can always go and get it, right?" Mitsuko smiled, as she felt the wind blow through her hair. "I know what you mean, if I don't get to play something at least once a day, It's like... a part of myself is missing." Mitsuko lowered herself onto an old fallen tree, turning it into a makeshift bench. "I can't wait to see what you'll play."


Patamon had finally had enough flying, it was getting too crowded around the branches. He could hear Coronamon closing in on him. He scampered through the foliage of the trees, he could find a good hiding place. Yes. That would work. Find a hiding place and... Oh! Patamon's train of though was interrupted because he was paying more attention to his thoughts, rather than his surroundings. By the time he got ready to fly, it was already too late, he crashed into a bush with a mighty thud, and an "Ow!.... I'm okay!.... Again!" Patamon poked his head out of the bush. Yes... this would work perfectly. He returned to the safety of the bush, and noticed fresh berries. Well, when life gives you berries... eat them! And that is exactly what Patamon started to do.

Mitsuko knew she was good at playing the violin, as she was taught by her mother and other talented people... But she never claimed that she was anything excellent. She just played an instrument that she loved. Doing what she enjoyed. It was clear to her that Marshal was cut from the same cloth so to speak. She watched in awe as he wove a spell-like web that ensnared her entire being. He was good. Really good. That piece was difficult for even the most accomplished musicians! Yet he seemed to play it flawlessly!



Patamon could hear the music through the berry bush, as he poked his head out. "Thats amazing!" he whispered, as he flew towards the sound "I know Suki-chan is amazing, but this isn't her style!" He said as he flew towards Marshal and Mitsuko. He saw Coronamon and perched himself beside the lion, and nodded along with the music. Who knew they would run into a musician like this! There was something that he was supposed to remember about Coronamon... but what was it? Ah well, the music was more interesting anyway.