HIKARI no TSUBASA ~ WINGS of LIGHT

CHAPTER ELEVEN

[Tokyo, Japan.]

Yuuko was already waiting, standing in her front yard along with Watanuki and Mokona, as a green column of light shot down, revealing T.K. and the others.

"You're back," Watanuki sighed with relief.

"And it seems you were successful," Yuuko stated.

"Are you Yuuko?" Kari asked. "Thank you so much for helping T.K. rescue me."

"All I did was give him the key in exchange for something of equal value."

"But you also sent us that message," Patamon pointed out.

"And did you bring payment for it?"

"I hope it's enough," T.K. nodded.

"Come in and have something to eat. Watanuki, is the food almost done?"

"It should be."

"Hi, Patamon!" Mokona greeted, hopping over. "Is this your girlfriend?"

"Yes, this is Gatomon."

"Nice to meet you," Gatomon smiled.

"You two get to sit with Mokona!" Mokona announced proudly.


They all entered the house and sat around the table already set up. As Watanuki started to bring out the food, T.K. reached into his pocket and pulled out the 10 sen coin Al had given him in Central.

"I'm not sure what it's worth," he said, handing it to Yuuko. "But it's from Central City."

"A unique coin from another world," Yuuko murmured, turning it over in her hand. "It is certainly an equal trade for the information."

T.K. breathed out a sigh of relief and they all began to eat. Their conversations are lively and relaxing, but Yuuko did not inquire at all about their adventures, and the others took her lead, not bringing it up either.


When they have finished and Watanuki brought the dishes back to the kitchen, they retired to the sitting room, where Yuuko settled herself down on a chaise, and T.K., Kari, and the Digimon relaxed on cushions.

"Now that we're done," Yuuko addressed them. "We can discuss an important matter. May I see the Gate Key?"

T.K. stood up and pulled it out from under his shirt. He began to hand it to Yuuko, but stopped when he noticed it had changed to black from it's original gold.

"I'm sorry," he apologized. "It was gold earlier. I don't know what could have happened."

"It has finished its purpose," Yuuko explained, taking the key from him, and waiting for him to sit back down. "Do you know they I did not ask about your journey?

"No," Kari shook her head.

"This key has recorded everything that has happened to you since you left. I shall watch it myself."

An image suddenly appeared above the key of T.K. arriving in Resembool.

"Wow," T.K. gasped.

"It seems that there is a lot more on this key," Yuuko murmured as the image vanished. "Something of equal value must be traded for it. Watanuki, go get the small gold box again."

Having just entered the room, Watanuki sighed and left, returning a moment later with the box. Opening it, Yuuko removed the two rings and replaced them with the key.

"Our promise rings," Kari whispered.

"Equal exchange to keep the balance," Yuuko explained, handing the rings to Watanuki to give back to T.K. and Kari.

"Thank you," Kari smiled. "Oh, T.K. told me about you and everything, but we had two additional companions with us. Am I right in thinking that distorted the balance or something?"

"Yes," Yuuko nodded. "You are very perceptive."

"So," Kari continued. "We picked out something for you."

From T.K.'s bag, she pulled out a plush Pikachu and a plush Pachirisu.

"I bought two of each. I hope with these it's okay Hikari came long."

Yuuko accepted them with a smile. "Payment is received. Yes, it is okay."

"Cute!" Mokona exclaimed.


Kari moved to return the ring to her finger, but T.K. put his hand out to stop her.

"What is it?" she asked him.

"Don't put it on?"

"Why not? We promised right?"

"Yes, I know, but…" T.K. sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I'm making a mess of this."

"Are you mad at me?" Kari wondered, tears appearing in the corner of her eyes.

"No! It's not that. It's just… I have to… ask you something… is all."

"T.K., what are you trying to say?"

Slowly, T.K. pulled a small box out of his pocket and opened it, revealing a silver ring with a pink stone set in it.

"Will you marry me?" he asked.

"Yay, he said it!" Patamon clapped.

"Is this why you don't want me to put my ring back on?" Kari asked, one tear escaping to run down her cheek.

"Yes."

"I thought you were breaking up with me," Kari sniffed.

"No! No, I'm sorry," T.K. placed a kiss on her forehead. "I love you, Kari. I want to be with you forever."

"I love you too, T.K. Yes, I'll marry you!"

They shared a hug and T.K. slipped the ring onto her finger as she wiped her eyes.

"Hurray!" the Digimon cheered.

"Yay!" Mokona bounced up and down.

"That's so nice," Watanuki sighed.

"Congratulations, you two," Yuuko smiled warmly. "Watanuki, go get the red bottle in the kitchen so we can celebrate."

"You just want an excuse to drink," Watanuki muttered.

"What was that?"

"Will you be able to attend, Miss Yuuko?" Kari asked her, still trying to stop her happy tears.

"If I'm not busy. Here's Watanuki's address. Mail the invitations to him."

"Okay, thank you."

"Don't just give out my personal information!" Watanuki yelled at her, but she ignored him.

They spent another hour talking and laughing, until T.K. noticed the time on the clock hanging on the wall.

"It's past three," he said. "We really should be heading home. Everyone's probably worried about us."

"You're right," Kari agreed. "Thank you, Miss Yuuko."

"Take care," Yuuko smiled. "All four of you."

Bidding farewell, Angemon and Angewomon lifted their friends up into the air and flew back towards Odaiba.


[Odaiba, Japan.]

They landed outside of Izzy's apartment door where they heard raised voices coming from the other side. T.K. leaned over and pressed the doorbell.

Ding Dong

"It's been a week and you still haven't found them?" Tai's voice rose in volume."

"Tai, try to calm down," Matt said.

"I've told you a million times they're not in this world or the Digital World," Izzy reminded Tai.

"Then where are they?" he demanded.

Ding Dong

"I'm sure they're all right," Matt tried to calm his friend down.

"Stop yelling at me, Tai!" Izzy shouted. "T.K.'s signal disappeared a couple of hours after Kari's"

Ding Dong

"It's obvious he's gone after her."

"Why didn't he come to us?" Tai wondered. "We could have helped."

Ding Dong

"Tai, sit down," Matt tried again.

"What was that?" Tai suddenly asked as a beeping sound came from Izzy's computer.

"It's my computer," Izzy checked. "T.K. and Kari's signals just popped up."

"Really?" Tai turned excited. "Where are they?"

"Let's see… You're not going to believe this, but they're…"

Ding Dong Ding Dong Ding Dong Ding Dong Ding Dong

"… right outside," Izzy finished, but Tai was already running to the door and throwing it open.

"Kari!" he exclaimed, pulling her into a hug.

"T.K.!" Matt said, coming up from behind Tai and hugging his younger brother.

"You're all right!" Tai cried.

"What happened?" Matt asked at the same time.

"You're not hurt are you?" Tai wondered.

"Thank goodness your safe," Matt sighed.

"Quiet!" Izzy yelled, getting all their attentions.

"What?" Tai and Matt asked him, looking confused.

"Why don't you all come inside where we can sit and talk," Izzy suggested. "Tai, you need to let go of Kari so she can walk."


Inside, T.K., Kari, Patamon, and Gatomon all recounted their adventures to the three boys. Several hours passed until they were finished.

"And then we left Yuuko's and came here," T.K. explained.

"But why didn't your signal pop up sooner if you were here?" Tai wondered.

"Yuuko's place could have been blocking it," Kari guessed (correctly).

"Though will all the yelling you guys were doing, you probably wouldn't have heard it anyway," Gatomon said, causing Tai to look sheepish.

Patamon yawned, soon followed by Gatomon.

"I guess you four are tired," Matt smiled. "Let's get you home and to bed."

"But we have other news too," Kari protested. "T.K. and I are getting married!"

"What?" Tai gasped.

"That's great," Izzy grinned.

"Congratulations," Matt said.

"But, you're my little sister…" Tai tried to say.

"And I'm old enough to make my own decisions," Kari finished for him.

"Yes, you are."


Matt drove them first to Tai and Kari's apartment, where T.K. carried his new fiancé up to her room, as she had fallen asleep on the way over. Tucking her into bed, he placed a kiss on her forehead as Gatomon curled up by her arm.

Arriving home, T.K. and Patamon get ready for bed and are asleep almost immediately.

Their adventure had ended, on a happy note.

Chapter Eleven end