Echos of the Past (Sanoske)

Earlier, Ghost had split up from the group. She had helped them get here herself, as fast as she could, but let them off some distance away from where the forest began due to the fact that her Mega, BlackImperialdramon Shadow Stand Striker Mode (no, really) is more than a little too conspicuous to be flying over a forest. However, she made for a nice ride. He was used to giving Crystal (and/or Pure if he was up to it) rides, but never ridden on another, larger digimon like this. In fact, ever since he came about, this form of Ghost was the largest digimon he had personally met.

But they eventually landed and split up, hoping to multiply their chances of finding Pure's kidnapper or, at the very least, clues to help them find him. And during all this, he held on to Crystal, carrying her whenever she needed to. Speaking of which, the Lopmon asked to be set down, to walk under her own power. He knew this ordeal drained her, but he knew better than to be overprotective of her, and obeyed her without question.

"[Please, do not exert yourself, Crystal. ]"

Crystal had asked about Sanoske's reaction to Ghost calling them love birds. Admittedly, he had forgotten all about that moment considering all that happened. And as he scratched his head, remembering what he said, he gave his answer.

"[That? I wax going to say something... but then I realized that Ghost understood what I was saying. As I said, only certain type of digimon can understand how I talk normally... Ghost being able to do so had threw me off. But I apologize for letting that comment go uncontested.]"

While Sanoske still did not know why Ghost understood him in her Super Mega form, he also was mentally preoccupied with making sure Crystal was doing fine, caring for her, building her up, worrying over her, holding her close to him when needed, keeping her safe, and trying to rescue Pure. Such things as someone thinking they were a couple just kind of fall by the wayside.

He was a bit oblivious to why Ghost asked that (and Ghost had seen how close they were), but he seemed embarrassed that he didn't say anything about that comment, since it may have made her uncomfortable.

That being said, his own personality had the basis of returning what feelings one receives. He has yet noticed fully that he is currently giving more kindness to Crystal than receiving. Not to say Crystal cares little for him, but that a good deal of the kindness he is giving to her is of his own accord.

Sanoske was glad Crystal wasn't offended. That was a bit of a load off his mind. The Gazimon hoped Ghost forgot about that love bird comment as well.

She didn't, by the way.

However, Crystal revealed that, post amnesia, this area was what she remembered first. It was an interesting bit of info, but he was hesitant to ask more of it. Knowing she was in some accident that, well, gave her amnesia, he felt asking about it would be rude.

Their search lead them to some old campgrounds, long since destroyed. A curious find, a mess such as this. But Sanoske noticed that his Lopmon companion had some sort of headache. She recognized this place, and old memories seemed to try to emerge. As he rushed to her side, he put the pieces together... was this where that accident happened?

"[Crystal? Are you alright?]"

Crystal claimed it was just a headache, but it was obvious to him it was due to seeing this place. Of course, Sanoske had no idea what or how much she remembered, or if this place simply triggered a familiarity she had with it. The Lopmon did, however, ask for his input. Chances are she needed someone to bounce ideas off of, to be certain of things.

The Gazimon looked around the site, at the wreckage. He, too, wanted to be certain if he was getting the right message from this scene.

"[Hmmm... I didn't know any better, I'd say this is where you lost your memory. Someone, or a group, laid waste to this place and the ones living here. Of course, I couldn't guess who all survived or why the place was attacked. But if the nearby area is where your first memories are, then it's not much of a stretch that you lost them around this place. And that Pure was the one who saved you.

This place looks familiar to you, and a nearby area holds your first memories after you lost them. Maybe this is a clue to your lost past.]"

(((You go right on ahead and control the opponent.)))

Well, given all that he knew of Crystal, including what she knows of her past and what just happened, Sanoske gave his best guess. He was certain that it was most likely what happened, but he knows that was due to what info he currently had. He also imagined this might be part of the reason why Pure was so over protective of her. His sister was in some attack, most likely here, that erased her memory. Still, he had no idea what Crystal's physical condition was at the time. This was all purely conjecture.

Sanoske was more than willing to help Crystal figure out her past with the information given, but suddenly she stopped speaking. Judging from how she looked, perhaps she heard something? She certainly was good at it, picking up things Sanoske couldn't.

"[Did you hear anything? ]"

Things were getting suspicious. Sanoske didn't like this bad feeling he was getting. Someone was watching them, and the Gazimon was looking around. But the stalker soon stepped out into the open. A Gorillamon had pointed his blaster at the two of them, wanting their valuables. The two had little on them, but Sanoske was not in the mood to give up anything. Besides, this was bad timing on the thief's part. Did he have to come now, of all times?

As much as he wanted to fire off a few missiles, for Crystal's sake he would try the peaceful route... although his Hidden Missile attack was ready to go off.

"[We have nothing of worth to give you. Please, leave us be.]'

That cannon toting ape was being annoyingly persistent in wanting to take things from them. Even to the point of calling them liars. Mere useless claims from a kleptomaniac gunner, twisting things to suit his reasoning and to intimidate them. But things went too far when he shot at Crystal. While he missed on purpose, there was a flood of emotions in Sanoske's head.

Fear, for Crystal's well being. And he had to protect her. It was practically his only real purpose to protect the one he cared for. And anger, at the gall of this Gorillamon's actions. Sanoske growled angrily, far from happy with their new guest. Crystal would not give away her necklace, of course. No matter, Sanoske would not let this go unchallenged.

"[Shoot all you want... we've nothing for you! Hidden Missile!] "

Openings around the ground revealed themselves, firing a number of missiles at the opponent as he roared out his attack. Quickly afterm Sanoske stood in front of Crystal, blocking her from any harm he might deliver.

"[Hide, Crystal!]