Author Note: Well, what can I say? One of my friends forced me... and yes I mean forced me... to write a fic. So, I did. Although, to me, I think it's kinda icky. But it is my first try after all. I haven't read over ff.net yet, so I don't know if this is a popular pairing or not. So, without further adu, my first fic: A Izzy/Kari fic, which I think pointed out by my friend, Skylar, is Koukari or something. Anywho, enjoy and review. Flames.. comments... ideas for new fics.. anything.

Knowledge Is The Key

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"Izumy Koushirou!" I jumped up. Bad mistake. "OW!" I growled, rubbing my head. I had been underneath my computer table, plugging my new computer in. And when mom had called me, I ended up hitting my head on the table. I eazed out from underneath the computer table and, still rubbing my aching and throbbing head, made my way into the kitchen.

"Mam?" I asked my mother the moment I stepped into the kitchen.

"Did you take the trash out like I asked?"

"Yes mam." I said, rolling my eyes.


"Did you put up dishes?"


"Yes mam." I rolled my eyes again. "Yes I walked the dog and yes, I put away my dirty clothes and cleaned my room while you and dad were gone." She turned towards me just as I finished, a slight frown on her face. "Sorry, mom."


"It's ok, Izzy." I sighed deeply and went to the refrigerator, pulling out a Dr. Pepper. I heard the phone ring and I immediately set my Dr. Pepper onto the counter and ran to answer it.

"Hello?"


"Izzy? That you?"

"Kari?" I could barely realize the voice from the way she was crying so hard.

"Y-y-eah." I heard her choke out between sobs.


"What happened?" I demanded. I managed to keep my voice calm, as to not make her cry harder.

"Me and T.K.. we had a fight. A big one..." She stopped, taking in a sharp breath, "and we broke up. You're the first person I've told. I haven't even told Tai.."

"How come? He is your brother, after all."

"I.. don-t kn-ow." She started sobbing again. "I really don't."

"Shh.. come on Kari. It's ok." I tried to comfot her, although it was a little hard through the phone.

"No it's not Izzy! I've lost him.. I really have. He said he.. he.." She coughed, "he said he hates me." I felt my heart stop beating for a moment. 'T.K. isn't that cruel...' I thought.

"N-n-n-o. Kari, that's not true and you know it!" I realized my voice had become louder. "Sorry... but Kari, you know he doesn't hate you. He's always loved you.. it.. just can't be true."

"I don't know, Izzy. I really don't anymore." I sighed slightly, turning around to see my mom standing at the living room doorway.


"Well, if you care to talk about it more, you can always stop over."


"Thanks Izzy. You're too kind." I felt a slight warmth on my cheeks. I watched my mom raise a brow before heading back to the kitchen.

"Yeah.. I know." Kari chuckled. "Well, I'll see ya later then, Kari?"

"Yeah. See ya Izzy."

[Sorry for the shortness, but dun worry. A continuation coming soon! Well, a week or two. Stupid school...]