Title: The only lone angel of courage and the comforting princess sincerity

Chapter 1: Too Bad

Chapter done: 20/03/08

Author: Shadowh3art The Clone

Rating: PG-13 to PG-15 (Based on violence and depressive thoughts)

Genre: Angst, romance

Summary: Tai experiences a fear he's never thought was possible, and becomes distant from the ones he loves; Kari, Matt, Sora, his mom and…Mimi. But one girl wishes to change that. I will use musical references to some songs to add to the atmosphere.

Disclaimer: I do not own any lyric of any song quoted from any band. I also do not own or partake with anything of Digimon or it's characters. I use them to make literature.

[Normal POV

Tai pulled up to the Tachikawa residence in his 1991 Plymouth Acclaim. It wasn't the greatest looking car, but hey, it worked and that was all that mattered to Tai. The particular reason why Tai is at the Tachikawa residence is because he wanted to take out Mimi Tachikawa, a good friend of Sora Takenouchi. Tai had a thing for Mimi. Always did, but he was scared to ask her. She was everything he could've wished for; beautiful, smart, popular, gorgeous, and adventurous. It was something he wanted in a girlfriend, and didn't want to let the chance slip him, so he decided to take the initiative. He asked her out yesterday. He waited patiently as the popular radio station continually played on his car radio.

[Tai's POV

Man, I can't believe it! Today is the day! The day I get to prove my worth to the most adorable and pretty girl ever! But, I really hope I don't mess it up like I did with Sora. I heard the front door creak open as I saw the back of the cinnamon-honey brown haired girl. He looked at her casual clothing; the faded pink slogan T, that fit snug around her torso and arms, and here fashionable faded jeans that fit her legs and waist like a glove. I'd almost become lost in the trance, the trance of her beauty. It was almost there was some kind of aroma that swirled around her. I swear I can it, as if there was there was a wind that swirled multiple fallen leafs around her… I snapped back as I noticed her moving towards my beater of a car. I quickly got out of the car and slid over the hood and opened the passenger door for her. "For you, my dear!" Beamed Tai, as she smiled at my generosity…I hope.

"Thank you, Tai, you're such a gentlemen, and cute too!" Replied Mimi, as she smiled and slipped into her seat.

I felt my cheeks flush a little crimson, as I looked up to see Mr. Tachikawa and Dad. They were business partners, but I never knew that it was Mimi's father. They both waved. I waved back and proceeded to the driver's side, and entered the car. I looked up at Mimi as she caught a glimpse of me looking at her. I looked away and blushed right away. She giggled at me, but the giggled was so melodic, that it was…soothing. "So, we need to go pick up Matt and Sora, then we're heading to the Mall. Matt needs to pick up some band gear, and plus we can eat out there." I clarified, as she nodded in agreement.

The car started up good, as we pulled away. I hope that I can make Mimi as happy as I can. I don't want to make her feel uncomfortable. "Hey do you have an iPod or MP3 player on you? Mines dead…" I asked as I stopped at the four-way intersection on her street.

"Yeah I do! Do you have the hook up for it?" She politely asked, as she looked around the car.

"Yeah it should be…" I stopped as I felt the warmth of her skin, on my hand.

I blushed and I'm pretty sure she did too. I never felt her warmth as close as that. It was almost a secure and happiness feeling, something that I've never really felt in years.

[FLASHBACK

I was in the living area of the apartment, where the TV was located. My sister and me were watching some cartoon, when suddenly I felt the uneasiness of someone approaching the house. The door opened to reveal at mad looking father. I took my sister to my room. Mom had always told me that if he was to come home looking 'mad', hide. But it wasn't a 'mad' that was angry. At the time, to me, it was unexplainable.

(Nickelback- Too Bad)

Mothers hands were lined with dirt, from long days in the field

Kari and me heard the slurs that our father spoke. The comments were crude and unpleasant and directed at my mother. Kari sat between my legs as we sat in the corner. I held her to try and comfort the best I could so she wouldn't too loud to draw attention. "Tai, make him stop! I don't like it when he yells!" Cried Kari, as she buried her face in my chest.

"I wish I could, Kari…" The door slamming wide open interrupted me.

With mouths to feed Just trying to keep clothing on our backs, and all I hear about is, how it's so bad, it's so bad

I looked to see father standing there, as the angry now submerged it self. I looked into his eyes and felt fear. Tears began to form around my eyelids. I held Kari as tight as I could. I knew that I had no chance in fighting him off, so I was better off fending Kari and making sure he never touch her. My emotions got the best of me, as I couldn't hold back the sobs that crept up my throat. It almost felt I was throwing up balls. He grabbed my arm tightly, with a lot of force. I tried to resist, but there was no point. His adult strength was superior then my youth. He dragged me to the kitchen, as I could barely make it out, from the tears staining my eyes. I saw the downed figure, with blood, bruises and cuts. She was sobbing on the ground.

It's too bad; it's too bad, Too late, so wrong, so long

I froze on the inside. I couldn't bare the picture. I couldn't bear seeing my mother lying there, suffering and dying. I couldn't. I managed to wriggle free, and lifelessly through my body on her. I hugged her as hard as I could and made sure my body could cover hers. But before I could take anything, he grabbed he and threw me off, like a rag doll. The impact of the throw knocked the wind slightly out of me. I looked over to see him approaching me, he held his arm back, as his fist clutched itself tightly, and swung at me.

And now I scream about it, how it's so bad, it's so bad

The impact pretty well knocked me out. I felt fuzzy. Everything was moving slowly. I felt my tears still dropping on the inside. My body remained stunned, as I saw two figures run in the apartment. It was Matt's Father and Mother. Matt's dad tackled my father as I saw him cock his arm back one more time, but the tackle ended quickly. Then everything blacked out as I saw My mother reach out to me…

[End Flashback

"Hello Tai, are you there?" Yelled Mimi, As I looked over at her.

"Yeah, I'm fine, just a little …too much heat" I quickly thought up of as the heat was pretty scorching, "But, we should really get going. Matt and Sora are probably waiting for us. Maybe, I can get you some ice cream on the way!"

I semi-blushed, as I heard Mimi respond; "Your so cute Tai, Sure I like strawberry though!"

[Mimi's POV

I slipped on my iPod, as the first song that popped on was Too Bad, by Nickelback. We waited for the light to change. His warmth, when we accidentally touched felt so…real. He is such a sweet boy. I wish I could have met him sooner. He is everything that is what I need; he's strong, he's handsome, cute and somewhat mischievous, but in a cute way. I looked up at him, as I saw a tear form at his eyelid. His stare was almost blank. It was scaring me to the point, which I thought I had done something that may of hurt him. "Tai are you there?" I asked as I looked at his frowning face.

"Hello Tai, are you there?" I shouted, as I felt he was dazed or something.

"Yeah I'm fine, just a little… too much heat, But we should really get going. Matt and Sora are probably waiting for us. Maybe, I can get you some ice cream on the way!" Added Tai, as I knew he was trying to hide something from me.

Tai why are you so secretive from me? You've been like this since we've met. "You're so cute Tai! Sure, I like strawberry though!"

I noticed Tai's sly grin, as I giggled. He makes me laugh so much, but how come he never does? Am I not that funny? I need to ask him this. " Tai, can I ask you something?" I began as I noticed he was ready to respond.

"Sure, shoot away, Meems!" He replied with a smile.

He's so cute when he smiles! I can't… Wait calm down, girl! You were going to ask him something!. I regained my composure. "Can I ask you why you seem so…distant and secretive? It seems like that you don't really like something or me. I just wanted to know if I'm doing something wrong, that's all" I asked him, as his smile change instantly.

He hesitated, as I knew it had caught him off guard. He looked down at his feet as the red light demand him to stop instantly. Then he looked back out the windshield. "I know. I'm sorry, Meems. I don't want or wish to be secretive around you; it's just that I never felt that I had to open up. I lived in an abusive household when I was twelve. It sucked. I had to protect both my mom and my sister, or else he could've killed them. And I took most of the beatings. And it's all because of his problem with alcohol. Since then, though, things have been better." Finished Tai, as I saw a tear slither down his cheek.

I looked out the windshield. I felt kind of stupid know for asking. I felt so sorry. I looked over at his free hand. I reached over and grabbed and held it. I sort of felt my cheeks heat up, as I semi-blushed, but I wanted to comfort Tai. He's so sweet. I don't want him to feel alone. I hope I can be the one that helps this boy…

[Tai's POV

I knew she was going to ask that… what is she doing? Is she holding my hand now…her warmth feels so secure and comforting, almost like the same feeling as if I saw an angel. I see at the corner of my eye that she is blushing. I smile. This feels so relaxing. Before I could say something, my cell phone begins ringing. "Meems, can you get that for me?" I asked, as she nodded, with a small hum along with it.

She quickly found the phone in between our seats and answered it. "Hello, Taichi Yagami!… Ok I will let him know, see you later Sora!" Finished Mimi, as she snapped the phone to close, " Sora said to meet them at Matt's place. They will be there."

I nodded, as I practically reached the same apartment building where Matt and me live. I pulled in the parking lot and exited the car with Meems. I exited the acclaim. And locked my door, as she did as well. I waited for Mimi to catch up. "Wow it's a nice place!" Added Mimi as she stared up at the fifteen-floor building.

"Well it can be, It a mid-class area. There are a lot of drug dealers around there. But they don't do anything. They're either on the drugs themselves, or too scared to show their faces." I explained, as Mimi looked a little shocked.

We finally walked up to the buildings entrance, and entered the building. I pressed the elevator button. "So what floor do you live on?" She asked intently, as I watched my next-door neighbour leave for the night.

" I live on the sixth floor. It's a family orientated area." I replied as the elevator doors opened to reveal an all too familiar face of Kari.

"Kari?" I asked as confusion totally hit me.

"It's dad… he's back and drunk again…" That was all I needed to hear from her, as I took the stairs and proceeded to the sixth floor.

I am not letting this happen all over again. Never will I let him touch either mom or Kari ever…

Father's hands are lined with guilt
For tearing us apart
Guess it turned out in the end
Just look at where we are
Made it up, still got clothing on our backs
And now I scream about it
How it's so bad, it's so bad

Please review and give me feedback. I know for sure that this has quite a few mistakes, but in a sense 'I'm all ears'. I will respond to comments, and bashes, flames, and 'this story sucks' will be at the bottom of the barrel. Lyrics may be inaccurate, and are written as I felt fit. Looking for someone to review them, gimme a shout at or

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-Shadowh3art the clone