Hey guys, hope you enjoyed reading that last chapter even half as much as I enjoyed writing. I had the moment at the end pictured in my head for weeks, finally got to write it. Yes in response to a review, it's inspired largely by the ending of Pirates of the Carribean 2, I've always thought Captain Barbosa's shock return was so badass. I knew I wanted to do the same thing with this fic.

Anyway, lots happened in the last chapter so let's pick it up where I left. Please forgive any spelling or grammar mistakes and please enjoy.

Chapter 25

TK continued to start down at them waiting for someone to say something. Gennai beside him decided to say nothing. Everyone below them had open jaws from what, or to be more appropriate, who they were looking at. Realising that nobody had yet answered his question, TK laughed again.

"What is it, do none of you know who am or something?"

He asked that question in jest, he knew that of course they ALL recognised him. He just wanted somebody to say something.

Tai, so often the leader of the digi-destined and the one lead with his head-first personality, was the one to finally speak up (he was also slightly less shocked, he'd met this TK before after all).

"So, you came back after all?" he asked with a wry smile.

Relieved, TK turned to him (he was desperately trying not to look at his mom and dad who were staring at him still frozen in disbelief. He actually felt very awkward) and answered;

"Yes," he nodded. "I'm not going to allow Myotismon to wreak havoc on this world or the digital world, it's time somebody stood up to him and I feel up to the task of doing it."

Whilst he and Tai had this question and answer and all the other digi-destineds looked on in awe, both Hiroaki and Nancy only had one thought in their heads as they looked at their second son.

"It's him... it's truly him…." was all Nancy could keep telling herself.

"Oh my God…. TK…. he's changed more than I imagined….." was was Hiroaki was thinking.

Both were desperate to run over and hug the living day lights out of him but something held the both of them back. It couldn't be helped, but this boy to them was a stranger. They knew he'd be older, that he'd aged considerably, Gennai had told them both that. But it wasn't until they both saw him now in the flesh, taller and his features no longer so little boyish, that reality finally hit home. This kid was effectively a stranger to them. Yet it was heart-breaking for them both to be feeling that way, he was their SON.

"Right on TK…. er I mean…." Tai remembered that when he spoke to TK last he'd told him to call him by different name, though he couldn't remember what it was.

"That'll be fine," TK quickly reassured him as the other kids all raised their eyebrows, all of them wondering what Tai had been hinting at.

"Okay. So, you're gonna help us get our crests back?"

"I guess I have too," TK replied dryly. "You guys ain't got a prayer of stopping him without them. Thing is though, I haven't got my own crest. Pat tells me he gave it to dear old Matt."

With that, all eyes turned back to Hiroaki and Nancy who still hadn't said a word to their son (who finally brought himself to look at them; albeit very sheepishly. Nancy finally managed to find her voice.

"TK…." she said, he voice just a whisper and tears beginning to form in her eyes. TK's bravery quickly abandoned him and he looked away again.

"Son….." Hiroaki let escape his mouth now.

Sensing a heart-felt moment, Tai stood up from his chair and headed towards the door to leave. It was a very suttle hint to all the other kids that this was an emotional moment and that they should give these guys some privacy. It worked exactly how it intended it too and very quietly everyone else stood up too and followed him, all of their heads spinning from what had just happened. This moment was very similar to the one a few days earlier at the restaurant when they'd all left Hiroaki, Nancy and their son alone to talk, the only difference being this time it was TK instead of Matt.

When everyone had finally left (Gennai and Patamon had both stayed but had faded in the background so that their presence was felt but still giving these three a chance to talk openly) TK gulped and finally brought his eyes back up to look at his parents. He'd been waiting for this moment for 7 long, painful years. As a little boy, the one thing he wanted most of all was for his parents to get back together again so they could all be a happy family. Now he had the both of them together in front of him but he had no idea what to do.

"Hi mom," he finally managed to bring himself to say very nervously. "Hi dad."

Both were stood transfixed, the emotion inside of them reaching bursting point. Finally, Nancy allowed it to spill over.

"TK," she exclaimed, the tears falling unashamedly. She burst forward and rushed towards TK to embrace him. TK was caught completely off guard and out of instinct he leapt backward to prevent her from grabbing him. She noticed this and halted, her face wet with tears but he expression one of surprise at his actions. Why he had he just done that? Did he not want her to hug him?

"TK….." she aloud said again, this time almost to herself.

TK didn't answer her. He merely continued to back away out of not knowing what do to with himself really. He was asking himself, why had he just done that?

"What's the matter?" Nancy asked still crying. "Please, come here."

TK didn't answer her. He merely dropped his head to look at his shoes. He wanted nothing more than for the ground to swallow him up, anything to get away from this awkwardness.

"TK," said Hiroaki stepping forward himself now. "Son, don't be afraid, it's us."

TK didn't raise his head. Hiroaki cleared his throat and spoke on. He was talking to both TK and Nancy with this really.

"Look TK, we know about the digital world. We know you spent a long time there, all alone without anybody and because that you feel nervous. You've gotten so used to not knowing us and because of that you feel uneasy right now. That's a natural thing for anybody. But please, we've been so worried about you and missed you so much."

Hiroaki Ishida was a man who never cried. It was one of the reasons Matt himself had always tried to act so tough and grown up, it was partly based and trying to be like his father. A man of steel. Now though, Hiroaki's own eyes were beginning to feel watery. He loved both his sons with all his heart but because he barely even got to see TK, because he wasn't the one who got to raise him, he always had a soft spot for his youngest son. When he'd first been told what had happened to TK he'd been utterly crushed. The thought that he may never get to see his little boy ever again completely destroyed him. His heart had been aching but for the sake of Nancy and Matt he'd managed to hold himself together and be strong. Now though that he finally had his son back he finally let him raw emotions overwhelm him, much like Nancy.

"TK please, don't be afraid. Or nervous. It's us, your mom and dad. We've missed you so badly, we were terrified we'd never see you again."

TK finally raised his head and looked at his parents. His mom was crying and so was his dad. He'd never seen his father this emotional before. It did nothing to help him keep a lid on his own feelings.

"Mom, dad…." He managed to whisper. "It's….. it's good to see you both."

Nancy sighed with relieve and rushed forwards again. This time, TK allowed her to fling her arms around him. Hiroaki smiled and slowly made his way over to join their embrace.

Meanwhile whilst all this was going on, from the sidelines Patamon and Gennai watched the emotional scene. Both smiled at its happy conclusion.

"I told you he'd come around," Gennai whispered with a smile.

"I know you did," Patamon replied who was starting to cry himself. "I'm so happy for them."

"Now we need to rescue Matt," Gennai told him. "He's been captured by Myotismon. TK doesn't know this but I'm going to tell you, Myotismon also captured TK's two other friends."

"Gotsumon and Pumpkinmon?"

"Yes, Myotismon took them both in order to question them about TK and his crest. You see, he now knows he's one crest short."

"TK's going to be upset when he finds out, he's very close to Gotusmon and Pumpkinmon and he'd do anything for them, I know that first hand."

"It only makes the task at hand even more vital. You and TK must not only try to stop Myotismon in order to get back the other digi-destined's crests. You must also rescue those he's holding prisoner."

"Well, if TK needed anymore motivation then that's it. Myotismon has his brother and two of his best friends. He's going to be very upset when he finds out."

"I know, but let's not tell him just now. Let him and his mother and father enjoy their moment. They've all waited a long time for this, especially TK himself.

Patamon nodded in agreement and the both of them watched as TK finally released his mother and then hugged his father. Both felt so happy for them, as did all the other digi-destined kids. TK had his parents back, Nancy and Hiroaki had their not so little boy.

Thanks for reading guys. Probably the most emotional chapter yet I think. It's a shorter one this I know but it was really just about TK and Nancy and Hiroaki kind of having their reunion that's been building for about 20 chapters now. Get it out the way so we can move forward with the story, that sort of thing if you understand. If it were in an anime episode it would be a scene that's 5-10 mins long. I've said before I like each chapter to basically be like half an episode if it were made for TV.

We'll get back to business next week were the fun and game begins again. Hope you're all enjoying this and are still interested. Please keep favouriting, following and reviewing, it's what keeps me going. Next chapter should be dropped early next week. Until then, see ya later.