NOTE: Five days to Christmas? Five different one-shot about five different pairings for each day? I accept the challenge.
Heh heh. Alright, so here is my Christmas fanfic...or at least the first part of it. I was planning to do something with the idea of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" but I might have been biting off a little more than I could chew...SO I settled for five days with five of my favorite Digimon pairings. ^_^
This first one is a T.K. X Kari fic because I feel like I neglect them...a lot...So what better way to make it up to one of my favorite couples than to start them off with the story! :D
Of course, since this is a story about my favorite pairings, there will be some slash/boyXboy. Also, I might also throw in a couple of OC pairings...but who's to say? ;)
I hope you all enjoy this story and tune in for the others coming up!
WARNING: There will be slash later on, but for now, settle for some fluffy Takari action. :3
DISCLAIMER: I own absolutely nothing. :( No Digimon character for me.
Day 1. Sleigh Ride
"T.K., we've been walking for hours! Where are you taking me?" Kari asked as she followed the blonde through the forest.
"You'll see," He simply smiled and continued walking.
"You've said that for the past million hours!" Kari sighed jokingly.
"It has not been a million hours!" T.K. scoffed. Kari giggled and quickly joined T.K.'s side.
"My feet are almost frozen solid," Kari lifted up one of her shoes and shook off the snow that was on them. "If we walk any further, I fear they might stick to the ground."
"I'm sorry Kari…" T.K. said sadly. "But trust me; it'll be worth it…I hope…" Kari smiled at her friend. She thought it was cute how concerned and nervous he was acting.
"Well," the brunette tried once again. "Can't you at least give me a hint to where we are going?" T.K. stopped and looked up to the sky thoughtfully.
"Here's a hint," he finally said. "It's going to be outside."
"That's not a hint!" Kari protested and T.K. chuckled. The couple continued walking. "No fair T.K."
"You said you wanted a hint."
"That's not a real hint."
"Well, don't worry about it."
"Why not?"
"Because we're here now." Kari looked up ahead and gasped quietly. A large, white, Clydesdale horse stood in front of a red polished sleigh. Yolie was holding on to the horse's reign and she happily waved over to the couple. T.K. chuckled when he saw the stunned expression on the brunette's face, and so he gently took her hand and led her to the sleigh. "Sorry we're late Yolie."
"Not a problem T.K.," Yolie slightly shivered. The white horse let out a snort and pawed the ground with a hoof. "Oh quit your whining Cheyenne!"
"Where did you get the horse?" Kari finally managed to say.
"My uncle who owns a ranch came over for the holidays for a competition," Yolei grinned. Cheyenne turned its head towards Kari and nudged her gently. "He seems to like you!"
"Imagine that," Kari giggled and pet the large beast on the nose. She looked over at her blonde friend. He was simply staring and smiling at her. Once he realized he had been caught, he blushed and turned his attention to Yolei. Kari blushed too and continued stroking the horse's muzzle.
"So, you sure this horse won't run off or anything?" T.K. asked the purple haired girl.
"Yep!" Yolie chuckled. "My uncle came here to train him a bit, so he knows the trail well. It's a circle trail, so he won't wander off too far." She paused, looked at the horse, then back at T.K. "Of course, if all else fails, just scream really, really loud, and I'll come to help you!"
"Ha ha…so funny," T.K. grumbled. The white horse let out another snort and made T.K. jump slightly. Kari and Yolie giggled at the blonde's reaction. "Um…shall we? Kari?" T.K. offered his hand to Kari.
"We shall," she took his hand and allowed him to help her into the sleigh. There was a large thick blanket lying on the seat and two thermoses sat on the floor. Kari sat on one end and made room for T.K. to sit next to her. She quickly covered them both with the blanket and gave him a thumbs up.
"Now remember T.K.," Yolie reminded as she handed the reigns over to the nervous boy. "Cheyenne only responds to verbal commands. Do you remember what they are?"
"Yes, I think so," T.K. stared at the large horse before looking at Kari. She smiled up at the blonde, who in return blushed and called out, "Mush!" The large horse let out a whinny and started trotting off.
Jingle, jingle, jingle.
"Mush?" Kari asked. "Isn't that for sled dogs?"
"Hey, I didn't come up with the commands," T.K. shrugged. Kari giggled and looked out to the forest. Everywhere Kari looked, white snow covered the ground. The trees were bare but the branches still had snow on them and the bushes had a layer of white on top of them. The sight was absolutely breath taking. "How are your feet doing? Still frozen?"
"Maybe just a little," Kari shrugged. She bent down and picked up one of the thermoses. "What's in here?"
"Hot chocolate," T.K. smiled. "Maybe that'll warm your feet up." Kari carefully opened it and took a drink.
"That's delicious!" she exclaimed.
"Thanks. Matt let me use his secret recipe to make them." Kari chuckled as T.K. bent down to open his own drink.
Jingle, jingle, jingle.
"Who's idea was it to put bells on the horse?" the brunette asked.
"Do you not like them?" T.K. frowned. "I told Yolie that it was over kill, but she kept insisting on adding them!"
"T.K. don't worry," she smiled. "I like them."
"Really?"
"I think they're perfect."
"Oh…well in that case, it was my idea." Cheyenne snorted in disagreement which made the two teenagers laugh. Kari smiled up at her friend and he smiled back at her. She then turned back to the scenery and enjoyed the beauty of the snow covered forest. T.K. slowly inched his hand to Kari's and gently touched it. The brunette smiled and allowed the blonde to take her hand. They continued on their trip in silence, except for the little "jingle, jingle, jingle" the horse made from its bells.
"Kari?" T.K. muttered. She looked up at the blonde and saw that his face looked rather nervous. "…Are you…having fun?"
"Of course!" she replied and hugged him tightly.
"Well, that's good," T.K. sighed.
"Why wouldn't I be having fun?" she asked.
"Well…because…you're with me…"
"Huh?"
"Um…yeah."
"Why would being with you make this any less fun?"
"I don't know…just a stupid thought I had."
Jingle, jingle, jingle.
"Kari?"
"Yes T.K.?"
"…I love you…"
Jingle, jingle, jingle.
"…"
"…"
"…I love you too T.K." The blonde's face light up brighter than Times Square at the brunette's reply. Kari smiled at T.K. and scooted closer to him. He wrapped an arm around her and held her closely to him as Cheyenne let out a loud whinny. They sat there, happily content as they continued on with their sleigh ride.
Jingle, jingle, jingle.
Yay! My first Takari story! ...probably was a little sappy and rushed...BUT STILL! XD
Ahem...anyways. Please let me know what you think. Constructive criticism is always nice because it helps me to grow as an author. :3 Well, time to work on the next chapter for tomorrow! Until tomorrow then! :D
