DC#1 [Part 2] - A city high above the sky [Boru/Titania]

“I believe that’s different.” The giant bird sighed. “Kazemon is a beautiful digimon, and definitely much smaller.” She pointed out, before gladly taking the compliment issued by Titania. “Thank you.” She lowered her head, a little flustered.

“Well, I had never left Rustport in my whole life, so that explains why I hadn’t seen it, even from afar.” Boru mused about this, coming to the reason while he probably was unaware of this place’s existence.

“Yes. I had never left the Bayou either, so no it's no surprise that I never got to see ElDoradimon before.” Sonia also reflected on this. “I wonder if he’s okay with carrying a whole civilization on top of him.”

“D-Do you think they’ll hate us here, Mrs. Titania?” Boru asked, sounding honestly worried.

“That’s a good question, Titania. Maybe they’re being used for something here? I really don’t get it.” With a worried countenance, Sonia shifted her gaze towards the city, particularly at the northern side of it. A huge tower raised above everything. “I could swear I saw Parrotmon go towards that tower before I lost sight of him. I wonder what’s in there. I wish I could go into the city and gather some information, but I’m afraid I’m too big for that right now.”

Both Sonia and Boru looked at Titania. What would she think about this possible plan? Maybe it was worth trying to approximate the city and look for some info? It was also getting late and it was probably a good idea to go and see if they could get some food. Of course, they had the fruits Ron had given to them, but if they could save those for later, that’d be ideal.

It was impossible to not stiff a laugh at what Titania was saying. Sonia just chuckled, while Boru blushed a bit. Titania was beautiful, and she having a romantic partner already didn’t mean Boru was not very much aware of the beauty she bestowed. The Psychemon shook his head off the thought of Fairymon’s bottom and focused on the topic regarding Eldoradimon.

“That’s so sad.” He sighed. What if he hadn’t had his brothers or his sister back in Rustport? That must’ve sucked. Another change of mood happened right away: Food! He needed some of that.

“That sounds like a plan. But please, be careful. Remember you can always find me in here. I can see everything from up here too, so in case something goes wrong, try to make any sign I can see, okay? I’ll go there immediately.” Sonia just crouched a little more, as she silently waved at the duo, who went down the ruins, heading to the city.

The night had started to fall and the lights of a very medieval-styled city started lighting up. It was a very… interesting town, for someone who had been in the human world as Titania. The structure of the whole city was very antique. Buildings made of stone and fire lighting for the most part. However, there were signs of more advanced technology as expending machines and other commodities.

While the duo walked through the streets (also made of stone) nobody seemed to pay special attention to them. The few looks they were getting were from male digimon staring at Titania, which shouldn’t be any surprise.

“They don’t seem like they even know we’re not from around here, Mrs. Titania. I think we’re off trouble.” Boru pointed out, showing a smile of relief.

The duo would finally reach a square, where the entrances to all types of stores, restaurants, and bars could be found. Again, everything with a very medieval design style.

“Where should we go?” Boru asked. The variety of places they could enter went from inns and bars to blacksmiths and convenience stores. Or maybe they should try … something else? It was probably a good idea to let the Tinkermon decide.

Blinking a couple of times, staring at the fairy, Boru couldn’t help but ask. “You were a princess, Mrs. Titania?” It seemed like this Tinkermon was just a box of surprises, especially for someone that considered everything so be amazing, being on his first trip out of Rustport. “You did mention your girlfriend being like a princess of the sea, before… so that’s why you two are together? You're like a royal family?” It was clear the Psychemon didn’t understand much of what was going on, but it sure sounded like Titania was even more amazing that he thought of, if that was possible.

The main target of Titania’s technique was a Tyrannomon, who was blatantly staring at her, just standing in a corner while they went by. The dinosaur’s face acquired a red color after hearing her question, even brighter than his own skin. Visibly embarrassed by this confrontation, he just turned his head somewhere else, acting as if he was looking at nothing, to begin with. Luckily, Boru was not a witness of this scene, or he would have blushed a lot too.

“That seemed like it might work, then.” They weren’t very far away from an inn. Boru just pointed his claw at a sign. ‘Crossed Paths Inn’, could be read at the wooden placard.

The duo walked in. Again, a medieval style was the definitely the theme for the place. Candles and torches lighting up the scene and digimon sitting in tables chatting or drinking. All of this while some very antique type of music played in the background. “This seems like a very popular place.” Boru noted, while he walked alongside Titania heading to the counter, which also seemed to work as some sort of bar. Surprisingly, there was no one behind the counter. Boru took a leap to seat on a stool, right in front of the bar. Immediately, he heard an “ouch!”

A bit startled, the stripped pelted digimon leaped off the chair and turned to see what he had taken a seat on. He was a bit terrified upon noticing it was… a digimon.

“Hey! What do you think you are you doing?” He asked, with a very sweet, child-like voice.



Huh.

“I-I’m sorry!” Sweating, Boru waved both hands in front of him nervously. “I didn’t see you down there, I swear it wasn’t on purpose.” Very flustered, the Psychemon apologized. He wasn’t very good at dealing with people being angry at him. However, the fuzzy creature didn’t seem to be paying much attention to his apologies. It was all long forgotten because he seemed… rather angry at something completely different.

The Wanyamon looked around the establishment with an annoyed expression. Bouncing on top of the cushion. His eyes then went to Titania, who was addressing him. It was a bit hard to listen to each other here. The music was loud and there were lots of digimon talking, drinking, and eating. It was definitely a noisy place.

“I’m Goya.” He gave a very plain answer, paying a lot of more attention to whatever was bothering him on the environment.

“My name is Boru. And this is Titania. She’s a queen.” The Psychemon handled the introductions, giving his peer all of the credit she deserved. “What were you doing sitting there so quietly? Are you alone in here?”

No answer. He still seemed upset about something. The Wanyamon let escape a big yawn. He seemed very sleepy.

“I think there’s something about this place that’s… bothering him.” Boru noted. It was a shame he wasn’t that smart to tell what it was right away. Maybe Titania would have a clue? A plan?

It was impossible to deny Titania’s maturity was a great asset for Boru’s normally super-nervous attitude. The fairy’s analytical mind was exactly what he needed to overcome all of this, and it proved itself each and every time he tended to panic in front of these types of situation. Could it be said they made a good team? Maybe they would have to wait and see. It all would depend on if they could save his brothers or not.

Boru just followed Titania up the stairs, feeling a little nervous, as most of the times. “W-Wait, Mrs. Titania!” Damn, she was fast. The stairs were made of wood and were rather long. After running behind the fairy, Boru got to a hallway, with multiple doors on the sides. They were on the second floor now. He quickly concluded these must be the rooms for the clients. Panting, Boru looked at the Wanyamon.

“N-No! Wait! I need to attend the inn, I’m in charge!” Goya started hopping down the hall, trying to head for the stairs. However, he stopped moving as soon as he heard Titania’s comment. His ears perked up, and he looked at Titania, blushing.

“Y-You wanted to talk to me?” The little fuzzy ball was using his tail to cover his cheeks, trying to hide the red color they had acquired. “Well… in that case, I think that my assistant can take care of the counter for a while.” He smiled, nodding.
“Wait... you own this inn?” Boru asked, scratching the back of his head. “To own a place like this even though being so young! That’s amazing.”
“Y-You really think so?” Again, Goya blushed. The Wanyamon started… vibrating, while he purred.
“Y-You… really like compliments, don’t you?” Boru sweatdropped.
“So… did you want to ask me something?” The innkeeper looked at the fairy, a bit expectant.

The praising Titania had added to the start of her question was doing wonders to put Goya on their side. The Wanyamon blushed again and started purring even louder. “Y-You think I’m smart?” The digimon was making a very odd, squeaky sound. It probably meant he was happy. “C-Come on! I’m just an archeologist who found a massive treasure in one of the ruins around ElDoradimon and then used that money to…” The fuzzy ball scratched the back of his head with his tail while he giggled.

“He’s even boasting…” Boru muttered. The small creature was definitely quite the character.

However, Goya had interrupted himself, upon noticing Titania went on with her question. His eyes widened up, looking a bit… shocked.

“N-no, don’t worry.” He dismissed Titania’s apologies. “It’s just that… this is not something foreigners know about. They are mostly rumors but… they say it’s been happening around the city for a while. Someone bringing digimon from outside. I don’t… know what for, though.” He seemed rather pensive. And, at the same time, a bit surprised at the question.

“How did you find out about this?” He now seemed to be genuinely curious. “It’s not something widely known” His eyes then went to Boru for a second, and then they widened up.

“Hey. I saw two Psychemons like you earlier today. You guys are an oddity around here.” He made a short pause, while he smiled at Titania’s petting.
“Y-you did!? Where?” Boru raised his tone of voice, looking very shaken.
“Keep it down! Remember there are clients sleeping around this floor.” Again, he made a pause, while he seemed to muse about Boru's question. “Ugh. I can’t remember where.” His eyes went to Titania, who was holding him now.

“Maybe a little more of praising would help…”

It became quite obvious that, for Goya, praising was a petting to the soul.