Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon!
Note: I decided to write an Epilogue, so here it is. It isn't that great, but I had and ending in my head and I wanted to write it down. I hope it isn't to boring. Please review and tell me what you think. Thanks for reading.
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Summer Vacation: Epilogue
"Where is Tai," exclaimed Mimi. "He has been up there forever."
"I don't know," responded Matt.
"Maybe he went to sleep," said Kari. "I'll bet he was pretty tired from walking around all day."
"Your probably right," added T.K. "They're probably both exhausted."
"I'll go check on them," said Joe. "I am about to go to sleep anyway."
"Okay," said Matt. "Thanks Joe."
"No problem," said Joe getting up and heading towards the stairs.
Joe walked up the stairs and headed towards Tai's room. When he got there he knocked on the door and called out to him. When he didn't get a response he opened the door and looked in. Tai was nowhere in the room and it didn't look like he had been there in a while. 'I wonder where he went,' thought Joe. He headed towards Sora's room and decided to see if she was sleeping okay. He cracked the door open and peeked in and after a second of staring turned and ran back down the stairs. Everyone looked up from the TV puzzled at Joe's sudden entrance.
"What's wrong Joe?" asked Mimi.
"You won't believe what I just saw," said Joe.
"What talking about Joe?" asked Izzy.
"Just come see for yourselves," said Joe smiling.
"Okay," said Matt untangling himself from Mimi and standing up. "But this better be good."
"No kidding," said Mimi, a little disappointed at being separated from Matt.
The group followed Joe upstairs and stopped in front of Sora's room.
"Look inside," said Joe, "But be quiet they're sleeping."
"They?" asked Matt confused.
Mimi peeked in the door and jumped back squealing, "O my god, o my god."
"What is it Mimi?" asked Kari who then peeked in the door herself.
Kari's reaction was similar to Mimi's. T.K. and Matt couldn't take it anymore they both peeked at the same time and when the saw Tai and Sora in the same bed their jaws dropped to the floor.
"Well," started Matt, "I guess they worked things out."
"It appears that way," added T.K.
"Well if we are all finished spying on them," said Izzy after he had looked in. "I think we should get to sleep. For some reason I think tomorrow is going to be a very long day."
"Yah," said T.K. "Let's get some sleep."
Everyone said good night and headed for their separate rooms. Matt was just falling asleep when he heard the door connecting his and Mimi's room open. Matt pretended he was asleep so he could see what Mimi was up to. Mimi quietly walked over to Matt's bed, pulled up his covers and slipped into bed with him. When she snuggled up next to him, Matt chuckled.
"Jealous of Tai and Sora, Mimi?" he joked turning to face her.
"Whaa..," Mimi stared at Matt in shock. "I didn't know you were awake."
"I couldn't sleep," said Matt, "I couldn't get you of my mind."
"You're so sweet," she said giving Matt a short kiss. "I was lonely in my room, so I decided to come in here."
"Well that's fine with me," said Matt grabbing Mimi and pulling her close to him. "Now lets try and get some sleep."
"Sounds good to me," said Mimi snuggling up against Matt's chest.
***
T.K. was reading in his bed when he heard a queit knock on the side door of his bedroom.
"Come in," he said, to wrapped up in his book to care who it was.
Kari walked in and looked over at T.K.'s bed. She laughed to herself when she realized that he wasn't even paying attention to anything around him. She walked up to T.K. and sat down next to him on the bed. T.K. still didn't notice her and continued reading his novel. However when Kari leaned over and kissed T.K.'s neck he jumped and looked over at her.
"Kari," he said, "What are you doing in here."
"You said I could come in," answered Kari.
"I did?" replied T.K.
"Yep, but I can leave if you want," teased Kari turning around and starting to get off of the bed."
T.K. grabbed her, pulled her into his arms and kissed her. When he finally pulled away Kari stared up at him in smiling.
"I guess you'd like me to stay then," she said.
"Only if you want to," said T.K.
"If I didn't want to I wouldn't have come in the first place," she joked.
"I guess not," replied T.K. "So what did you want?"7
"I wanted to sleep with you silly," said Kari.
T.K. stared at her in disbelief.
"Wha.....," he stammered.
Kari looked at him and when she realized what he was thinking started to laugh uncontrollably.
"What's so funny?" asked T.K. confused.
"I meant I wanted to sleep in the same bed as you," said Kari trying to control her laughter.
T.K. turned red and dropped his head in shame.
"I'm sorry Kari," he said. "I shouldn't be thinking about things like that."
"T.K. don't be sorry," said Kari. "You don't have to be ashamed of thoughts like that. Besides, it was just the way I said it that made it sound strange. I'm sorry."
Kari gently lifted T.K. chin and gazed into his eyes. T.K. looked at her and smiled.
"Well, lets get some sleep before the sun comes up," said T.K.
"Okay," said Kari.
T.K. hugged Kari to his body and slipped the covers over their bodies. Kari gave T.K. a short kiss on the cheek.
"Good night T.K.," she said sweetly snuggling up against his chest.
"Good night Kari," he answered.
T.K. watched as Kari slipped into dreamland and kissed the top of her head.
"Sleep well my angel," he whispered before falling into his own dream world.
***
Tai awoke the next morning before sunrise (*3:30 a.m.*). He looked down at the body entangled in his arms and smiled. 'She is so beautiful,' he thought running his fingers across her face. 'It seems like just yesterday we were just kids playing soccer in the park. Now look at us, we are all grown up. Our little group has been through some tough times. When we were taken to the digiworld we faced our greatest challenges. However, each of us met a digimon partner and soon developed a bond with them unlike any other we had ever had. They became our companions and we went through everything together, but along with our digimon partners we also had each other. Some of us developed special bonds with each other. T.K. and Kari's destiny was obvious from the start. Even their digimon corresponded. Matt's cool, rebellious attitude seemed to keep him separated from the rest and Mimi's ditsy, careless exterior hid a wonderful and caring personality beneath. Together they seemed to help each other release their inner strengths and better their lifestyles. Then there was Sora and I. We had been best friends as long as we could remember. We cared so much for each other that neither of us wanted to admit that we had fallen in love with the other, for fear that we might loose them forever. Yet, in the end, all had worked out. Last night we had spilled our hearts and now we would never be lonely again. We will love each other forever and nothing can separate us.'
Tai sighed peacefully and stared down at his soulmate and was surprised to find her staring at him with a smile across her face.
"When did you wake up?" Tai asked leaning down and kissing her forehead.
"Sometime while you were lost in your thoughts," she replied. "You look so cute when you're thinking."
Tai blushed.
"What were you thinking so hard about anyway?" she asked.
"About what we've all been through in our lives," answered Tai. "We have been through so much together so far in our lives, so many adventures, so many problems. But, somehow, everything has always worked out."
Sora looked up at Tai, love obvious in her shinning eyes. Tai smiled back down at her and brought his head to her and touched her lips with his. She responded, opening her mouth to let Tai's tongue slip in and caress hers. After a few minutes they reluctantly separated to catch their breath.
"Well since we're up so early, how bout we go and watch the sunrise together?" Tai suggested.
"That would be great," said Sora. "But first I want to change out of these dirty close."
"Okay," said Tai. "We have a couple hours so we can shower and eat before we go."
"Okay, I'll meat you downstairs," said Sora kissing Tai's lips.
"Okay," said Tai.
Sora waited for Tai to leave and after a while she realized he was looking at her with a puzzled expression.
"Um..Tai, if you don't mind I think I am going to take a shower now," said Sora trying to sound polite.
"Okay," said Tai not moving.
"Uh..Tai," said Sora when she saw he was not moving.
"Yeah?" he asked puzzled.
"I am going to take a shower now," said Sora again.
"Okay," said Tai again.
'Why is he standing there,' thought Sora. 'Does he think I am going to let him watch me change. I know we are in love in all, but I think that's moving a little fast.'
'Why is she just standing there,' thought Tai. 'She said she wanted to take a shower, so why doesn't she go back to her room and take one.' Suddenly it hit Tai.
"Tai you stupid Baka," he cursed to himself slapping his head. "This IS her room"
"What?" asked Sora confused.
"Uh..sorry I kinda forgot that this was your room," said Tai sheepishly. 'Good going idiot,' he thought to himself. 'Now she probably thinks you're a dumbass.'
Sora looked at him in disbelief and then cracked up laughing. Tai groaned and turned to leave. Sora grabbed his arm and pulled him into a passionate kiss.
"What was that for," he asked when they separated.
"For being you," Sora answered smiling. "Now leave so I can take my shower."
Sora led him to the door and playfully shoved him into the hall.
"Now don't forget where your room is," she joked.
"Ha ha," Tai laughed sarcastically. "Your never going to let me hear the end of this are you."
"Nope," she said smiling happily. "But you might be able to convince me not to tell the other."
Tai's face went pale and he got down on his hands and knees and started to kiss her feet.
"O please..please..please don't tell them," he begged. "Matt would tease me forever."
Sora laughed, picked Tai up, wrapped her arms around his waist and pulled him into a hug.
"Well we'll see," she said snuggling against his chest.
Tai lifted her face and kissed her as passionately as he possibly could, he even pushed her up against the wall to deepen the effect of the kiss.
Unfortunately for them Kari and T.K. walked out of T.K.'s room in the middle of it.
"Oh god you two," teased Kari. "Go back into your room."
T.K. and Kari laughed as Tai and Sora separated, both blushing never seen before shades of red.
"I'll see you downstairs," said Sora kissing Tai and darting back into her room to avoid T.K. and Kari's gaze.
T.K. and Kari burst into laughter again and Tai turned around grumbling to head back towards his room. As he was walking something hit him, 'WAIT A SECOND,' he screamed in his thoughts, 'DID THOSE TWO JUST COME OUT OF THE SAME ROOM.'
Tai turned around and gave T.K. a death stare.
"Uh Oh," said T.K. seeing Tai's gaze. "Uh..Tai calm down now, we were just kidding."
"That isn't what I am upset about he hissed," Tai hissed back.
T.K. and Kari stared at him confused.
"I would like to know WHY! MY little sister walked out of the room with you T.K.?" Tai asked harshly.
T.K. and Kari turned white. 'Dammit,' thought T.K. 'I didn't think he had noticed. I am dead now.' Luckily for T.K. Kari came to the rescue.
"Tai we didn't do anything, we just slept together," said Kari.
Tai's blood pressure must have sky rocketed because his face turned red and then purple and it seemed that steam was coming out of his ears. 'I am going to have to work on word choice with Kari,' thought T.K. as he planned his escape. 'That is if I live through this.'
Kari realized what she had said and smacked her forehead with her hand.
"Whoops," she said glancing at T.K.'s terrified face. "Tai that isn't what I meant to say."
But it was to late, Tai was no longer listening to the voices around him. Only one fraise was echoing in his head, 'KILL T.K. KILL T.K.'
"NOW YOU DIE," screamed Tai bolting towards T.K., arms extended in front of him choking the air.
"O SHIT," screamed T.K. turning around and bolting down the stairs.
Tai chased T.K. through Mimi's mansion screaming death threats as he went on. T.K. was running for dear life and Kari was running behind Tai trying to get his attention. The noise they made was enough to wake the neighborhood and was the sound to awoke Matt.
Matt sat up groaning.
"I wonder what all of the commotion is about?" he asked himself.
He was answered by a shout from Tai.
"COME BACK HERE YOU BLONDE HAIRED MONKEY. I AM GONNA BEAT YOUR ASS SO BAD, YOUR OWN DAMN BROTHER WON'T RECOGNIZE YOU!!" screamed Tai.
"Oh great," said Matt. "What the hell did T.K. do."
"What's with all the noise?" asked Mimi sleepily.
But before Matt could answer the door to his room flung open and T.K. jumped into the bed and hid underneath the covers.
"T.K. what the hell is going on?" asked Matt angrily.
"SHHHHH.." said T.K. "If Tai finds me I am dead meat."
"Why?" asked Matt, but was interrupted when Tai came dashing into the room.
"ALRIGHT ISHIDA, WHERE'S YOUR LITTLY HORNY BROTHER!!" demanded Tai.
"Whoaah..calm down Tai," said Matt attempting to raise his knees so it would look like he was making the buldge in the middle of his coves.
However Tai noticed and ran towards Matt's bed screaming "DIE T.K." Mimi ducked as Tai leaped over her and tackled T.K., who was underneath the covers, sending him sprawling onto the floor. Tai jumped off of the bed and pinned T.K. to the ground.
"Any last words," said Tai bringing back his fist.
"Please Tai, it's not what you think. All we did was sleep in the same bed," begged T.K. trying to get Tai to understand.
"WAY WRONG ANSWER," screamed Tai.
Just as Tai fist was about to connect with T.K.'s face Matt jumped off of the bed and tackled Tai. The two wrestled for a couple minutes, but with T.K.'s help they finally got Tai under control. Kari came running in just as was being pinned to the floor.
"Now will you listen to me Tai?" she asked.
"Fine," said Tai angrily. "But don't think it is going to keep me from murdering your boyfriend."
"Ugh, Tai, all we did is sleep in the same bed together," said Kari.
"Yah Tai, you and Sora did the same thing so I don't know why your so upset," added T.K.
"How did you know we slept in the same bed," Tai asked in an annoyed tone.
"Because we peeked in your door last night," T.K. said before Matt or Kari could stop him.
Tai face turned purple again as his blood pressure rose.
"So..not only did you sleep in bed with my sister, you spied on me?" Tai asked very angry.
"Dammit T.K. learn to keep your mouth shut," said Matt struggling to hold back Tai as he tried to grab T.K. "You'd better go and hide, I can't hold him for much longer."
"Okay," said T.K. turning to run away.
However, Tai had different plans. As soon as T.K. stood up Tai jumped from Matt's grip and tackled T.K. to the floor.
"TAI WHAT ARE YOU DOING, GET OFF HIM," cried Sora who had just finished with her shower and walked into Matt's room.
Tai froze and looked up at Sora.
"But.." he started but was cut off by Sora.
"No buts, just get off him," Sora commanded. "He didn't do anything wrong."
Tai hung his head and got off T.K. Kari ran over to T.K. and checked to see if he was okay. Tai walked over to Sora and looked up at her.
"I'm sorry," he said.
"Don't tell me sorry," said Sora pointing over at T.K.
"But.." Tai started but stopped when he saw Sora's glare. "Okay."
Tai walked over to T.K.
"Sorry about that T.K." said Tai. "I guess I over reacted a little."
"It's okay Tai," replied T.K. putting out his hand. "Friends?"
"Yah," said Tai shaking his hand. "Friends."
"Well now your little problem is resolved," started Sora. "I believe you promised me a sunrise."
"O yeah, I almost forgot," responded Tai. "Let me go take a quick shower and I'll be right back."
Tai bolted out of the room and headed for his bathroom. Sora walked over to T.K.
"You alright?" she asked.
"I'm fine," said T.K. "Thanks."
"No problem," responded Sora. "What happened anyway?"
"Well Tai saw us walk out of the same room together and then when he asked why Kari said we had only slept together," answered T.K.
Sora looked at him confused.
"You two slept together?" she asked in disbelief.
"NO!" yelled T.K. and Kari in union.
"I just said it in a weird way that's all," said Kari. "What I meant to say was we had slept in the same bed, but Tai misunderstood."
"I can see why," said Sora. "You're lucky I came when I did T.K., otherwise he probably would have killed you."
T.K. laughed, "No kidding."
"Did you say something about a sunrise?" asked Kari.
"Yeah," answered Sora. "Tai invited me to watch the sunrise with him."
"So I take it you to are an item now," said Mimi speaking for the first time since Tai had barged in.
"Yah I guess so," said Sora blushing.
"Well I think T.K. and I will join you watching the sunrise," said Kari. "Is there any good places to watch the sunrise around here Mimi."
"Yah, I know the perfect place," answered Mimi. "What do you say Matt, feel like joining them."
"Sure," said Matt.
"Well, let's all get ready and meet downstairs," suggested Mimi.
Everyone agreed and headed to their separate rooms to shower and get ready. After they were all finished they met downstairs in the kitchen.
"Do you think we should wake Izzy and Joe?" asked Tai.
"Na, they'll be fine," said Matt. "Besides I doubt they'd want to come anyway."
"You're probably right," agreed Tai.
"So Mimi?" asked Kari. "Where's the place where we can watch the sunrise."
"You'll see when we get there," answered Mimi.
"Oh great," groaned Tai. "Does that mean we have to drive to get there."
"Yep," said Mimi cheerfully.
"That's what I was afraid of," grumbled Tai. "Well I guess I'd better bring along some motion sickness pills, just incase."
Everybody laughed and headed to the garage. They boarded Mimi's vehicle, Matt and Mimi in the front, Tai and Sora in the middly, and T.K. and Kari in the back. Once everybody had buckled up Mimi tore out of the driveway and down the street.
"Mimi," complained Tai. "It's 4:30 in the morning and still you drive fast."
"Yep," said Mimi. "And if you don't like it, well, too bad."
Tai groaned, grabbed onto Sora and held on for the ride. It took Mimi about 40 minutes to get to their destination. When the arrived they where surprised to see that they were at a small lake surrounded by forest on 3 sides.
"Where are we?" asked T.K.
"This is a reservoir for New York," explained Mimi. "We get our drinking water from here."
"Oh," responded T.K. "So what's so special about this place."
"You'll see," said Mimi looking at her watch. "Wait 20 minutes and you'll see."
Each couple found a seat along the bank of the reservoir and made themselves comfortable. Twenty minutes passed quickly and they soon saw the sky on the horizon begin to brighten. Everyone looked from their various partners and stared in awe as the sun showed itself above the treetops. The sky was painted a magnificent array of reds and oranges and the huge red ball of fire cast a shine across the land. The beautiful scene in front of them was only magnified by its reflection in the lake, making it look as if they were staring into a parallel dimension.
"Oh T.K.," gasped Kari grabbing on to his arm. "It's beautiful."
"Yes it is," agreed T.K. "But not as beautiful as you."
Kari looked deep into T.K. eyes and he pulled her into a passionate kiss. T.K. laid back against the ground, lowering Kari with him, still locked in their kiss.
Tai growled as he watched T.K. and his sister.
"I shoulda killed him when I had the chance," grumbled Tai.
"Stop worrying about them and enjoy the sunrise," said Sora. "Or do I have to tell everyone about our little incident this morning."
Tai paled and looked at Sora.
"You wouldn't?" said Tai.
"If you don't stop acting like a baby I will," said Sora. "Now sit back and enjoy the sunset with me."
Finishing her sentence Sora pushed Tai back onto the ground and sat down next to him.
"Oww," said Tai rubbing his rear. "You don't have to be so rough."
"Big baby," teased Sora. "Want me to make it better?"
"U huh," begged Tai in a baby voice.
Sora then wrapped her arms around Tai's neck and pulled him into a deep lustful kiss. When she finally released him he fell back against the grass gasping for breath.
"Feel better?" she asked playfully.
"Much," answered Tai. "Now let's watch this sunrise before it's over."
Tai grabbed Sora and pulled her next to him against the grass. Sora snuggled up against Tai's shoulder and watched the sunrise with him.
Meanwhile Mimi and Matt while Mimi and Matt were watching the sunrise Matt noticed that Mimi looked sad.
"What's wrong?" asked Matt worried, hugging her closer.
"Nothing," answered Mimi looking as if she was going to burst into tears any second.
"No, something's wrong," said Matt. "I can see it in your eyes."
Mimi looked up at Matt, tears filling her eyes.
"OH MATT," she cried burying her face in his chest tears running down her face.
Mimi cried for a few more minutes before she could get control of herself. She stared up at Matt with red eyes.
"What's wrong Mimi?" asked Matt wiping the tears off of her face; he was really worried now.
"What's going to happen when you have to go back," said Mimi.
'So that's what's been worrying her,' thought Matt. 'Poor girl, but once she finds out my news she won't be so sad."
"It will be okay Mimi," assured Matt. "Trust me, everything will be fine."
"What do you mean?" she asked, staring at him confused.
"You'll find out soon enough, just be patient," said Matt. "Now come here and watch the sunrise with me."
Matt grabbed Mimi and pulled her close to him. They both turned and watched as the sun rose further into the sky.
***
The next four days past in no time. Mimi took the group all around the city, showing them all of the popular tourist attractions as well as some of the city's hidden wonders. She didn't let the fact that Matt would be leaving bother her at all; trusting Matt's word that it would be alright. The last day of their vacation came and the group sat around the breakfast table talking about various subjects, trying to avoid saying their goodbyes until their flight at 3:30 p.m. Matt was unusually happy considering the fact that he was going to have to leave the love of his life in a few hours. As they finished breakfast Tai suggested that they start to pack. Everyone agreed and got up to head to their rooms. Matt didn't budge and Mimi stared at him in confusion.
"Aren't you going to pack?" she asked.
"Not yet," he said smiling. "Your parents said I could stay until the rest of my stuff arrives."
The rest of the digidestined turned around at this comment and stared at Matt.
"What do you meant he 'rest' of your stuff?" asked Tai.
"Oh, did I forget to tell you guys," said Matt laughing; playfully hitting himself on the head. "My band got offered a contract with a record company here in New York. I'll be living her for a couple years while we record a couple albums."
Everybody stared at him in disbelief, especially Mimi.
"Your kidding," said Tai.
"Nope," said Matt. "I already bought a house down the street from here."
"A house?" asked Izzy. "Exactly how much is this record company paying you?"
"That's none of your business," said Matt playfully.
Mimi was still in shock. Had she just heard him right. Did he just say he was moving to New York and down the street no less. Was this what he was talking about when he said everything would be alright.
"OH MATT," cried Mimi, throwing her arms around him and kissing him franticly.
"I guess you okay with it then," laughed Matt.
Matt looked over at his little brother who was trying to hide the fact that he was a little sad.
"Hey don't worry bro," said Matt. "I can come back whenever I want to visit and if you want to visit I'll send over some tickets. Heck, you could even bring Kari along if ya wanted to."
Kari blushed and Tai glared at Matt.
"If that is okay with Tai of course," added Matt nervously.
T.K. accepted Matts compromise knowing that he and his brothers relationship would not be affected. Everyone was still a little shocked from Matt's announcement, but they were happy for him none the less. After Matt finished explaining to them how he had come to get this contract, everyone headed upstairs to pack up their stuff. After they had finished they pilled back into Mimi's car and Mimi walked around to get into the driver's seat.
"Hey Mimi do you mind if I drive?" asked Matt.
"Why?," she asked. "Is there something wrong with the way I drive. Besides, you don't have an American driver's license."
"Yes I do," said Matt holding up a United States driving permit with his picture on it. "I got it last week in the mail."
"WHY DIDN'T YOU SAY SO BEFORE YOU IDIOT," screamed Tai. "YOU COULD OF SPARED US A WEEKS WORTH A CAR RIDING TORTURE."
"Hehe," said Matt rubbing the back of his head. "Sorry."
Tai grumbled something under his breath that sounded something and sat back against his chair.
"Well I guess it wouldn't hurt for you to get to know your way around," said Mimi handing him the keys. "But if you hit anything you are buying me a new car."
"Okay," said Matt taking the keys smiling.
Matt climbed in the driver's seat and started the engine.
"Ready everyone?" he asked.
"Yep," answered everybody else in the vehicle.
Matt smiled to himself and slammed down on the accelerator, screaming backwards down the driveway and out onto the street. Once he was positioned correctly on the road he put the car in drive and stared over at Mimi. She was pale white and hanging onto her armrests.
"Just giving you a taste of your own medicine," said Matt grinning evilly. "Sorry about that guy's, but she needed to experience it for herself."
"Sure Matt no problem," said Tai unusually calm. "BUT NEXT TIME DO IT WITHOUT US IN THE CAR YOU SON OF A.." Sora cut him off slapping her hand over his mouth.
"Yikes," chuckled Matt. "Sorry Tai."
Matt looked back over at Mimi who was still in some sort of frozen state of fear.
"Earth to Mimi," said Matt waving his hand in front of her face. "Anybody home."
Mimi slowly turned her head and sent Matt a glare that would scare ghost.
"If you ever do that again," started Mimi quietly.
"Uh oh," said Tai to Sora in the back covering his ears.
"If you ever, ever do that again," said Mimi again.
"Here we go," added Tai still covering his ears.
Matt also winced expecting the worst.
"If you ever do that again," said Mimi one final time staring at Matt. "I'll have to seriously hurt you, do you know how slow you pulled out of that driveway. It will take us years to get there at this rate."
Matt stared at her in disbelief and everyone else facefaulted.
"You mean you weren't scared?" asked Matt.
"Please," said Mimi. "It will take a lot crazier driving than that to scare me. Now drive or we'll never get there."
Matt was to shocked to answer, so he slowly depressed the accelerator and drove off towards the airport. The car trip was peaceful, excluding the fact that Mimi was constantly complaining about how slow Matt was driving, and they arrived at the airport at 2 o'clock. Everyone checked their bags in and headed for customs. Once they got there they prepared to say their goodbyes.
"Well Mimi," started Tai. "It's been really great seeing you again. Thanks for inviting us and showing us around in all. I hope you can visit us sometime."
"Yah," added Izzy. "It's been great seeing you I had a great time."
"Me two," said Joe. "I just wish I hadn't had so much work to do."
"I had a great time also Mimi," said T.K. "Make sure my brother stays out of trouble, okay."
"Okay," said Mimi.
Tai, Izzy, Joe and T.K. hugged Mimi and walked back to the two girls.
"Mimi," started Sora. "I am going miss you so much."
"I'm going to miss you too," cried Mimi hugging Sora and starting to cry.
"Oh you guys, now I am going to start to cry," said Kari joining in on Sora and Mimi's hug.
When the girls finally calmed down everyone said goodbye to Matt. Sora gave him a quick hug and Tai, Izzy, and Joe shook his hand.
"Well I guess this is goodbye for now," said T.K. holding out his hand and trying to hold back tears.
"Come here you," said Matt grabbing his brother, pulling him into a hug. "Take care of yourself okay."
"Okay," said T.K. "Come and visit soon okay."
"Okay," said Matt. "I'll come back for a weekend as soon as I get settled."
"Good," answered T.K. pulling away from his brother. "Good luck with your music."
"Thanks," said Matt.
"Don't worry T.K." said Mimi grabbing hold of Matt's hand. "I'll take good care of your brother."
"I bet you will," said T.K. laughing a little. "Well we'd better get going."
"Okay," said Matt. "Bye guys."
"Have a safe trip," said Mimi.
Everybody turned and walked through the security line and headed towards customs. They all turned around one more time to say goodbye before disappearing into the crowd.
"Well there they go," said Matt pulling Mimi against his body. "It's just you and me now."
"Yep," said Mimi giving him a quick kiss. "And I couldn't be happier."
Matt leaned down and touched his lips to Mimi's, sharing a passionate kiss in the terminal as their friends headed back to Japan.
***
The seating arrangements on the plane were the same except that Izzy sat with Joe instead of Matt.
"What are you doing?" asked Joe.
"I am logging onto the internet," answered Izzy.
"Where did the credit card come from?" said Joe. "Don't tell me you stole Matt's."
"I didn't steal it," defended Izzy. "I just borrowed it for the trip home he won't mind. Besides, how much could a little air phone call cost?"
"I hope your right," said Joe.
Kari and T.K. were watching Pokemon the Movie 2000 on their TV screens.
"Oooo..., Pikachu is sooo cute," squealed Kari.
"Oh come on," groaned T.K. "It's a yellow rat with a lightning bot tail that shoots lightning."
"Well it least it doesn't look like a pig with wings," said Kari. "Unlike a certain digimon I know."
"HEY!" exclaimed T.K. "Patamon doesn't look like a pig."
"I was just kidding," said Kari.
"You'd better have been," said T.K.
"Was that a threat?" asked Kari staring at T.K.
"Uh..um..no," said T.K. seeing Kari's glare. "I'm sorry."
T.K. dropped his head and Kari laughed.
"T.K. come on," said Kari grabbing his chin and lifting up his face. "You know I was just kidding. I don't get angry that easily."
"I know, but I shouldn't have said it," answered T.K.
"Your so sweat," said Kari planting a kiss on his lips. "Now be quiet so we can watch the rest of the movie."
T.K. groaned and turned back to the film. Tai and Sora were cuddling, enjoying each others company.
"Know what Tai?" asked Sora.
"What?" answered Tai.
"I love you," replied Sora leaning back against his chest, turning her head and staring him in the eye.
"I love you too," said Tai bending over and kissing Sora's lips lightly. "And I will love you forever."
***
Weeks past and the digidestined settled back in and started school. They missed Matt, but where glad to know that he was happy. He and Mimi belonged together and she needed him more than they did. In America Matt had moved into his new house two days ago, along with the other members of his band, and started going to Mimi's school. He was enjoying every moment he had with Mimi and live was good. Three weeks after the digidestined had gone back to America Matt was sorting through his mail.
"Bill..Bill..Junk..Bill..Junk..Junk..Junk," said Matt as he looked through the envelopes. "Well I guess I have to start somewhere."
Matt picked up the first bill and opened it. "Hmm..Water Bill 200 dollars, next Electricity 400 dollars..hmmm..better cut down on the A/C. Next American Express..3000 dollars..o yeah that was the new TV I bought. Last but not least..VISA...WHAT!!! 20,000 dollars in air phone charges. DAMMIT IZZY I AM GOING TO KILL YOU."
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Note: Well that's it..I finally finished it up. Now I can start on something else. Maybe I should go finish that Card Captor Sakura series I started a couple months ago. I think I'll write some sort of Christmas special first thought. Anyway, thank you all you wonderful readers who read Summer Vacation. I had a lot of fun writing it and I hope you had fun reading it. Thanks again.
-ViperArrow
Note: I decided to write an Epilogue, so here it is. It isn't that great, but I had and ending in my head and I wanted to write it down. I hope it isn't to boring. Please review and tell me what you think. Thanks for reading.
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Summer Vacation: Epilogue
"Where is Tai," exclaimed Mimi. "He has been up there forever."
"I don't know," responded Matt.
"Maybe he went to sleep," said Kari. "I'll bet he was pretty tired from walking around all day."
"Your probably right," added T.K. "They're probably both exhausted."
"I'll go check on them," said Joe. "I am about to go to sleep anyway."
"Okay," said Matt. "Thanks Joe."
"No problem," said Joe getting up and heading towards the stairs.
Joe walked up the stairs and headed towards Tai's room. When he got there he knocked on the door and called out to him. When he didn't get a response he opened the door and looked in. Tai was nowhere in the room and it didn't look like he had been there in a while. 'I wonder where he went,' thought Joe. He headed towards Sora's room and decided to see if she was sleeping okay. He cracked the door open and peeked in and after a second of staring turned and ran back down the stairs. Everyone looked up from the TV puzzled at Joe's sudden entrance.
"What's wrong Joe?" asked Mimi.
"You won't believe what I just saw," said Joe.
"What talking about Joe?" asked Izzy.
"Just come see for yourselves," said Joe smiling.
"Okay," said Matt untangling himself from Mimi and standing up. "But this better be good."
"No kidding," said Mimi, a little disappointed at being separated from Matt.
The group followed Joe upstairs and stopped in front of Sora's room.
"Look inside," said Joe, "But be quiet they're sleeping."
"They?" asked Matt confused.
Mimi peeked in the door and jumped back squealing, "O my god, o my god."
"What is it Mimi?" asked Kari who then peeked in the door herself.
Kari's reaction was similar to Mimi's. T.K. and Matt couldn't take it anymore they both peeked at the same time and when the saw Tai and Sora in the same bed their jaws dropped to the floor.
"Well," started Matt, "I guess they worked things out."
"It appears that way," added T.K.
"Well if we are all finished spying on them," said Izzy after he had looked in. "I think we should get to sleep. For some reason I think tomorrow is going to be a very long day."
"Yah," said T.K. "Let's get some sleep."
Everyone said good night and headed for their separate rooms. Matt was just falling asleep when he heard the door connecting his and Mimi's room open. Matt pretended he was asleep so he could see what Mimi was up to. Mimi quietly walked over to Matt's bed, pulled up his covers and slipped into bed with him. When she snuggled up next to him, Matt chuckled.
"Jealous of Tai and Sora, Mimi?" he joked turning to face her.
"Whaa..," Mimi stared at Matt in shock. "I didn't know you were awake."
"I couldn't sleep," said Matt, "I couldn't get you of my mind."
"You're so sweet," she said giving Matt a short kiss. "I was lonely in my room, so I decided to come in here."
"Well that's fine with me," said Matt grabbing Mimi and pulling her close to him. "Now lets try and get some sleep."
"Sounds good to me," said Mimi snuggling up against Matt's chest.
***
T.K. was reading in his bed when he heard a queit knock on the side door of his bedroom.
"Come in," he said, to wrapped up in his book to care who it was.
Kari walked in and looked over at T.K.'s bed. She laughed to herself when she realized that he wasn't even paying attention to anything around him. She walked up to T.K. and sat down next to him on the bed. T.K. still didn't notice her and continued reading his novel. However when Kari leaned over and kissed T.K.'s neck he jumped and looked over at her.
"Kari," he said, "What are you doing in here."
"You said I could come in," answered Kari.
"I did?" replied T.K.
"Yep, but I can leave if you want," teased Kari turning around and starting to get off of the bed."
T.K. grabbed her, pulled her into his arms and kissed her. When he finally pulled away Kari stared up at him in smiling.
"I guess you'd like me to stay then," she said.
"Only if you want to," said T.K.
"If I didn't want to I wouldn't have come in the first place," she joked.
"I guess not," replied T.K. "So what did you want?"7
"I wanted to sleep with you silly," said Kari.
T.K. stared at her in disbelief.
"Wha.....," he stammered.
Kari looked at him and when she realized what he was thinking started to laugh uncontrollably.
"What's so funny?" asked T.K. confused.
"I meant I wanted to sleep in the same bed as you," said Kari trying to control her laughter.
T.K. turned red and dropped his head in shame.
"I'm sorry Kari," he said. "I shouldn't be thinking about things like that."
"T.K. don't be sorry," said Kari. "You don't have to be ashamed of thoughts like that. Besides, it was just the way I said it that made it sound strange. I'm sorry."
Kari gently lifted T.K. chin and gazed into his eyes. T.K. looked at her and smiled.
"Well, lets get some sleep before the sun comes up," said T.K.
"Okay," said Kari.
T.K. hugged Kari to his body and slipped the covers over their bodies. Kari gave T.K. a short kiss on the cheek.
"Good night T.K.," she said sweetly snuggling up against his chest.
"Good night Kari," he answered.
T.K. watched as Kari slipped into dreamland and kissed the top of her head.
"Sleep well my angel," he whispered before falling into his own dream world.
***
Tai awoke the next morning before sunrise (*3:30 a.m.*). He looked down at the body entangled in his arms and smiled. 'She is so beautiful,' he thought running his fingers across her face. 'It seems like just yesterday we were just kids playing soccer in the park. Now look at us, we are all grown up. Our little group has been through some tough times. When we were taken to the digiworld we faced our greatest challenges. However, each of us met a digimon partner and soon developed a bond with them unlike any other we had ever had. They became our companions and we went through everything together, but along with our digimon partners we also had each other. Some of us developed special bonds with each other. T.K. and Kari's destiny was obvious from the start. Even their digimon corresponded. Matt's cool, rebellious attitude seemed to keep him separated from the rest and Mimi's ditsy, careless exterior hid a wonderful and caring personality beneath. Together they seemed to help each other release their inner strengths and better their lifestyles. Then there was Sora and I. We had been best friends as long as we could remember. We cared so much for each other that neither of us wanted to admit that we had fallen in love with the other, for fear that we might loose them forever. Yet, in the end, all had worked out. Last night we had spilled our hearts and now we would never be lonely again. We will love each other forever and nothing can separate us.'
Tai sighed peacefully and stared down at his soulmate and was surprised to find her staring at him with a smile across her face.
"When did you wake up?" Tai asked leaning down and kissing her forehead.
"Sometime while you were lost in your thoughts," she replied. "You look so cute when you're thinking."
Tai blushed.
"What were you thinking so hard about anyway?" she asked.
"About what we've all been through in our lives," answered Tai. "We have been through so much together so far in our lives, so many adventures, so many problems. But, somehow, everything has always worked out."
Sora looked up at Tai, love obvious in her shinning eyes. Tai smiled back down at her and brought his head to her and touched her lips with his. She responded, opening her mouth to let Tai's tongue slip in and caress hers. After a few minutes they reluctantly separated to catch their breath.
"Well since we're up so early, how bout we go and watch the sunrise together?" Tai suggested.
"That would be great," said Sora. "But first I want to change out of these dirty close."
"Okay," said Tai. "We have a couple hours so we can shower and eat before we go."
"Okay, I'll meat you downstairs," said Sora kissing Tai's lips.
"Okay," said Tai.
Sora waited for Tai to leave and after a while she realized he was looking at her with a puzzled expression.
"Um..Tai, if you don't mind I think I am going to take a shower now," said Sora trying to sound polite.
"Okay," said Tai not moving.
"Uh..Tai," said Sora when she saw he was not moving.
"Yeah?" he asked puzzled.
"I am going to take a shower now," said Sora again.
"Okay," said Tai again.
'Why is he standing there,' thought Sora. 'Does he think I am going to let him watch me change. I know we are in love in all, but I think that's moving a little fast.'
'Why is she just standing there,' thought Tai. 'She said she wanted to take a shower, so why doesn't she go back to her room and take one.' Suddenly it hit Tai.
"Tai you stupid Baka," he cursed to himself slapping his head. "This IS her room"
"What?" asked Sora confused.
"Uh..sorry I kinda forgot that this was your room," said Tai sheepishly. 'Good going idiot,' he thought to himself. 'Now she probably thinks you're a dumbass.'
Sora looked at him in disbelief and then cracked up laughing. Tai groaned and turned to leave. Sora grabbed his arm and pulled him into a passionate kiss.
"What was that for," he asked when they separated.
"For being you," Sora answered smiling. "Now leave so I can take my shower."
Sora led him to the door and playfully shoved him into the hall.
"Now don't forget where your room is," she joked.
"Ha ha," Tai laughed sarcastically. "Your never going to let me hear the end of this are you."
"Nope," she said smiling happily. "But you might be able to convince me not to tell the other."
Tai's face went pale and he got down on his hands and knees and started to kiss her feet.
"O please..please..please don't tell them," he begged. "Matt would tease me forever."
Sora laughed, picked Tai up, wrapped her arms around his waist and pulled him into a hug.
"Well we'll see," she said snuggling against his chest.
Tai lifted her face and kissed her as passionately as he possibly could, he even pushed her up against the wall to deepen the effect of the kiss.
Unfortunately for them Kari and T.K. walked out of T.K.'s room in the middle of it.
"Oh god you two," teased Kari. "Go back into your room."
T.K. and Kari laughed as Tai and Sora separated, both blushing never seen before shades of red.
"I'll see you downstairs," said Sora kissing Tai and darting back into her room to avoid T.K. and Kari's gaze.
T.K. and Kari burst into laughter again and Tai turned around grumbling to head back towards his room. As he was walking something hit him, 'WAIT A SECOND,' he screamed in his thoughts, 'DID THOSE TWO JUST COME OUT OF THE SAME ROOM.'
Tai turned around and gave T.K. a death stare.
"Uh Oh," said T.K. seeing Tai's gaze. "Uh..Tai calm down now, we were just kidding."
"That isn't what I am upset about he hissed," Tai hissed back.
T.K. and Kari stared at him confused.
"I would like to know WHY! MY little sister walked out of the room with you T.K.?" Tai asked harshly.
T.K. and Kari turned white. 'Dammit,' thought T.K. 'I didn't think he had noticed. I am dead now.' Luckily for T.K. Kari came to the rescue.
"Tai we didn't do anything, we just slept together," said Kari.
Tai's blood pressure must have sky rocketed because his face turned red and then purple and it seemed that steam was coming out of his ears. 'I am going to have to work on word choice with Kari,' thought T.K. as he planned his escape. 'That is if I live through this.'
Kari realized what she had said and smacked her forehead with her hand.
"Whoops," she said glancing at T.K.'s terrified face. "Tai that isn't what I meant to say."
But it was to late, Tai was no longer listening to the voices around him. Only one fraise was echoing in his head, 'KILL T.K. KILL T.K.'
"NOW YOU DIE," screamed Tai bolting towards T.K., arms extended in front of him choking the air.
"O SHIT," screamed T.K. turning around and bolting down the stairs.
Tai chased T.K. through Mimi's mansion screaming death threats as he went on. T.K. was running for dear life and Kari was running behind Tai trying to get his attention. The noise they made was enough to wake the neighborhood and was the sound to awoke Matt.
Matt sat up groaning.
"I wonder what all of the commotion is about?" he asked himself.
He was answered by a shout from Tai.
"COME BACK HERE YOU BLONDE HAIRED MONKEY. I AM GONNA BEAT YOUR ASS SO BAD, YOUR OWN DAMN BROTHER WON'T RECOGNIZE YOU!!" screamed Tai.
"Oh great," said Matt. "What the hell did T.K. do."
"What's with all the noise?" asked Mimi sleepily.
But before Matt could answer the door to his room flung open and T.K. jumped into the bed and hid underneath the covers.
"T.K. what the hell is going on?" asked Matt angrily.
"SHHHHH.." said T.K. "If Tai finds me I am dead meat."
"Why?" asked Matt, but was interrupted when Tai came dashing into the room.
"ALRIGHT ISHIDA, WHERE'S YOUR LITTLY HORNY BROTHER!!" demanded Tai.
"Whoaah..calm down Tai," said Matt attempting to raise his knees so it would look like he was making the buldge in the middle of his coves.
However Tai noticed and ran towards Matt's bed screaming "DIE T.K." Mimi ducked as Tai leaped over her and tackled T.K., who was underneath the covers, sending him sprawling onto the floor. Tai jumped off of the bed and pinned T.K. to the ground.
"Any last words," said Tai bringing back his fist.
"Please Tai, it's not what you think. All we did was sleep in the same bed," begged T.K. trying to get Tai to understand.
"WAY WRONG ANSWER," screamed Tai.
Just as Tai fist was about to connect with T.K.'s face Matt jumped off of the bed and tackled Tai. The two wrestled for a couple minutes, but with T.K.'s help they finally got Tai under control. Kari came running in just as was being pinned to the floor.
"Now will you listen to me Tai?" she asked.
"Fine," said Tai angrily. "But don't think it is going to keep me from murdering your boyfriend."
"Ugh, Tai, all we did is sleep in the same bed together," said Kari.
"Yah Tai, you and Sora did the same thing so I don't know why your so upset," added T.K.
"How did you know we slept in the same bed," Tai asked in an annoyed tone.
"Because we peeked in your door last night," T.K. said before Matt or Kari could stop him.
Tai face turned purple again as his blood pressure rose.
"So..not only did you sleep in bed with my sister, you spied on me?" Tai asked very angry.
"Dammit T.K. learn to keep your mouth shut," said Matt struggling to hold back Tai as he tried to grab T.K. "You'd better go and hide, I can't hold him for much longer."
"Okay," said T.K. turning to run away.
However, Tai had different plans. As soon as T.K. stood up Tai jumped from Matt's grip and tackled T.K. to the floor.
"TAI WHAT ARE YOU DOING, GET OFF HIM," cried Sora who had just finished with her shower and walked into Matt's room.
Tai froze and looked up at Sora.
"But.." he started but was cut off by Sora.
"No buts, just get off him," Sora commanded. "He didn't do anything wrong."
Tai hung his head and got off T.K. Kari ran over to T.K. and checked to see if he was okay. Tai walked over to Sora and looked up at her.
"I'm sorry," he said.
"Don't tell me sorry," said Sora pointing over at T.K.
"But.." Tai started but stopped when he saw Sora's glare. "Okay."
Tai walked over to T.K.
"Sorry about that T.K." said Tai. "I guess I over reacted a little."
"It's okay Tai," replied T.K. putting out his hand. "Friends?"
"Yah," said Tai shaking his hand. "Friends."
"Well now your little problem is resolved," started Sora. "I believe you promised me a sunrise."
"O yeah, I almost forgot," responded Tai. "Let me go take a quick shower and I'll be right back."
Tai bolted out of the room and headed for his bathroom. Sora walked over to T.K.
"You alright?" she asked.
"I'm fine," said T.K. "Thanks."
"No problem," responded Sora. "What happened anyway?"
"Well Tai saw us walk out of the same room together and then when he asked why Kari said we had only slept together," answered T.K.
Sora looked at him confused.
"You two slept together?" she asked in disbelief.
"NO!" yelled T.K. and Kari in union.
"I just said it in a weird way that's all," said Kari. "What I meant to say was we had slept in the same bed, but Tai misunderstood."
"I can see why," said Sora. "You're lucky I came when I did T.K., otherwise he probably would have killed you."
T.K. laughed, "No kidding."
"Did you say something about a sunrise?" asked Kari.
"Yeah," answered Sora. "Tai invited me to watch the sunrise with him."
"So I take it you to are an item now," said Mimi speaking for the first time since Tai had barged in.
"Yah I guess so," said Sora blushing.
"Well I think T.K. and I will join you watching the sunrise," said Kari. "Is there any good places to watch the sunrise around here Mimi."
"Yah, I know the perfect place," answered Mimi. "What do you say Matt, feel like joining them."
"Sure," said Matt.
"Well, let's all get ready and meet downstairs," suggested Mimi.
Everyone agreed and headed to their separate rooms to shower and get ready. After they were all finished they met downstairs in the kitchen.
"Do you think we should wake Izzy and Joe?" asked Tai.
"Na, they'll be fine," said Matt. "Besides I doubt they'd want to come anyway."
"You're probably right," agreed Tai.
"So Mimi?" asked Kari. "Where's the place where we can watch the sunrise."
"You'll see when we get there," answered Mimi.
"Oh great," groaned Tai. "Does that mean we have to drive to get there."
"Yep," said Mimi cheerfully.
"That's what I was afraid of," grumbled Tai. "Well I guess I'd better bring along some motion sickness pills, just incase."
Everybody laughed and headed to the garage. They boarded Mimi's vehicle, Matt and Mimi in the front, Tai and Sora in the middly, and T.K. and Kari in the back. Once everybody had buckled up Mimi tore out of the driveway and down the street.
"Mimi," complained Tai. "It's 4:30 in the morning and still you drive fast."
"Yep," said Mimi. "And if you don't like it, well, too bad."
Tai groaned, grabbed onto Sora and held on for the ride. It took Mimi about 40 minutes to get to their destination. When the arrived they where surprised to see that they were at a small lake surrounded by forest on 3 sides.
"Where are we?" asked T.K.
"This is a reservoir for New York," explained Mimi. "We get our drinking water from here."
"Oh," responded T.K. "So what's so special about this place."
"You'll see," said Mimi looking at her watch. "Wait 20 minutes and you'll see."
Each couple found a seat along the bank of the reservoir and made themselves comfortable. Twenty minutes passed quickly and they soon saw the sky on the horizon begin to brighten. Everyone looked from their various partners and stared in awe as the sun showed itself above the treetops. The sky was painted a magnificent array of reds and oranges and the huge red ball of fire cast a shine across the land. The beautiful scene in front of them was only magnified by its reflection in the lake, making it look as if they were staring into a parallel dimension.
"Oh T.K.," gasped Kari grabbing on to his arm. "It's beautiful."
"Yes it is," agreed T.K. "But not as beautiful as you."
Kari looked deep into T.K. eyes and he pulled her into a passionate kiss. T.K. laid back against the ground, lowering Kari with him, still locked in their kiss.
Tai growled as he watched T.K. and his sister.
"I shoulda killed him when I had the chance," grumbled Tai.
"Stop worrying about them and enjoy the sunrise," said Sora. "Or do I have to tell everyone about our little incident this morning."
Tai paled and looked at Sora.
"You wouldn't?" said Tai.
"If you don't stop acting like a baby I will," said Sora. "Now sit back and enjoy the sunset with me."
Finishing her sentence Sora pushed Tai back onto the ground and sat down next to him.
"Oww," said Tai rubbing his rear. "You don't have to be so rough."
"Big baby," teased Sora. "Want me to make it better?"
"U huh," begged Tai in a baby voice.
Sora then wrapped her arms around Tai's neck and pulled him into a deep lustful kiss. When she finally released him he fell back against the grass gasping for breath.
"Feel better?" she asked playfully.
"Much," answered Tai. "Now let's watch this sunrise before it's over."
Tai grabbed Sora and pulled her next to him against the grass. Sora snuggled up against Tai's shoulder and watched the sunrise with him.
Meanwhile Mimi and Matt while Mimi and Matt were watching the sunrise Matt noticed that Mimi looked sad.
"What's wrong?" asked Matt worried, hugging her closer.
"Nothing," answered Mimi looking as if she was going to burst into tears any second.
"No, something's wrong," said Matt. "I can see it in your eyes."
Mimi looked up at Matt, tears filling her eyes.
"OH MATT," she cried burying her face in his chest tears running down her face.
Mimi cried for a few more minutes before she could get control of herself. She stared up at Matt with red eyes.
"What's wrong Mimi?" asked Matt wiping the tears off of her face; he was really worried now.
"What's going to happen when you have to go back," said Mimi.
'So that's what's been worrying her,' thought Matt. 'Poor girl, but once she finds out my news she won't be so sad."
"It will be okay Mimi," assured Matt. "Trust me, everything will be fine."
"What do you mean?" she asked, staring at him confused.
"You'll find out soon enough, just be patient," said Matt. "Now come here and watch the sunrise with me."
Matt grabbed Mimi and pulled her close to him. They both turned and watched as the sun rose further into the sky.
***
The next four days past in no time. Mimi took the group all around the city, showing them all of the popular tourist attractions as well as some of the city's hidden wonders. She didn't let the fact that Matt would be leaving bother her at all; trusting Matt's word that it would be alright. The last day of their vacation came and the group sat around the breakfast table talking about various subjects, trying to avoid saying their goodbyes until their flight at 3:30 p.m. Matt was unusually happy considering the fact that he was going to have to leave the love of his life in a few hours. As they finished breakfast Tai suggested that they start to pack. Everyone agreed and got up to head to their rooms. Matt didn't budge and Mimi stared at him in confusion.
"Aren't you going to pack?" she asked.
"Not yet," he said smiling. "Your parents said I could stay until the rest of my stuff arrives."
The rest of the digidestined turned around at this comment and stared at Matt.
"What do you meant he 'rest' of your stuff?" asked Tai.
"Oh, did I forget to tell you guys," said Matt laughing; playfully hitting himself on the head. "My band got offered a contract with a record company here in New York. I'll be living her for a couple years while we record a couple albums."
Everybody stared at him in disbelief, especially Mimi.
"Your kidding," said Tai.
"Nope," said Matt. "I already bought a house down the street from here."
"A house?" asked Izzy. "Exactly how much is this record company paying you?"
"That's none of your business," said Matt playfully.
Mimi was still in shock. Had she just heard him right. Did he just say he was moving to New York and down the street no less. Was this what he was talking about when he said everything would be alright.
"OH MATT," cried Mimi, throwing her arms around him and kissing him franticly.
"I guess you okay with it then," laughed Matt.
Matt looked over at his little brother who was trying to hide the fact that he was a little sad.
"Hey don't worry bro," said Matt. "I can come back whenever I want to visit and if you want to visit I'll send over some tickets. Heck, you could even bring Kari along if ya wanted to."
Kari blushed and Tai glared at Matt.
"If that is okay with Tai of course," added Matt nervously.
T.K. accepted Matts compromise knowing that he and his brothers relationship would not be affected. Everyone was still a little shocked from Matt's announcement, but they were happy for him none the less. After Matt finished explaining to them how he had come to get this contract, everyone headed upstairs to pack up their stuff. After they had finished they pilled back into Mimi's car and Mimi walked around to get into the driver's seat.
"Hey Mimi do you mind if I drive?" asked Matt.
"Why?," she asked. "Is there something wrong with the way I drive. Besides, you don't have an American driver's license."
"Yes I do," said Matt holding up a United States driving permit with his picture on it. "I got it last week in the mail."
"WHY DIDN'T YOU SAY SO BEFORE YOU IDIOT," screamed Tai. "YOU COULD OF SPARED US A WEEKS WORTH A CAR RIDING TORTURE."
"Hehe," said Matt rubbing the back of his head. "Sorry."
Tai grumbled something under his breath that sounded something and sat back against his chair.
"Well I guess it wouldn't hurt for you to get to know your way around," said Mimi handing him the keys. "But if you hit anything you are buying me a new car."
"Okay," said Matt taking the keys smiling.
Matt climbed in the driver's seat and started the engine.
"Ready everyone?" he asked.
"Yep," answered everybody else in the vehicle.
Matt smiled to himself and slammed down on the accelerator, screaming backwards down the driveway and out onto the street. Once he was positioned correctly on the road he put the car in drive and stared over at Mimi. She was pale white and hanging onto her armrests.
"Just giving you a taste of your own medicine," said Matt grinning evilly. "Sorry about that guy's, but she needed to experience it for herself."
"Sure Matt no problem," said Tai unusually calm. "BUT NEXT TIME DO IT WITHOUT US IN THE CAR YOU SON OF A.." Sora cut him off slapping her hand over his mouth.
"Yikes," chuckled Matt. "Sorry Tai."
Matt looked back over at Mimi who was still in some sort of frozen state of fear.
"Earth to Mimi," said Matt waving his hand in front of her face. "Anybody home."
Mimi slowly turned her head and sent Matt a glare that would scare ghost.
"If you ever do that again," started Mimi quietly.
"Uh oh," said Tai to Sora in the back covering his ears.
"If you ever, ever do that again," said Mimi again.
"Here we go," added Tai still covering his ears.
Matt also winced expecting the worst.
"If you ever do that again," said Mimi one final time staring at Matt. "I'll have to seriously hurt you, do you know how slow you pulled out of that driveway. It will take us years to get there at this rate."
Matt stared at her in disbelief and everyone else facefaulted.
"You mean you weren't scared?" asked Matt.
"Please," said Mimi. "It will take a lot crazier driving than that to scare me. Now drive or we'll never get there."
Matt was to shocked to answer, so he slowly depressed the accelerator and drove off towards the airport. The car trip was peaceful, excluding the fact that Mimi was constantly complaining about how slow Matt was driving, and they arrived at the airport at 2 o'clock. Everyone checked their bags in and headed for customs. Once they got there they prepared to say their goodbyes.
"Well Mimi," started Tai. "It's been really great seeing you again. Thanks for inviting us and showing us around in all. I hope you can visit us sometime."
"Yah," added Izzy. "It's been great seeing you I had a great time."
"Me two," said Joe. "I just wish I hadn't had so much work to do."
"I had a great time also Mimi," said T.K. "Make sure my brother stays out of trouble, okay."
"Okay," said Mimi.
Tai, Izzy, Joe and T.K. hugged Mimi and walked back to the two girls.
"Mimi," started Sora. "I am going miss you so much."
"I'm going to miss you too," cried Mimi hugging Sora and starting to cry.
"Oh you guys, now I am going to start to cry," said Kari joining in on Sora and Mimi's hug.
When the girls finally calmed down everyone said goodbye to Matt. Sora gave him a quick hug and Tai, Izzy, and Joe shook his hand.
"Well I guess this is goodbye for now," said T.K. holding out his hand and trying to hold back tears.
"Come here you," said Matt grabbing his brother, pulling him into a hug. "Take care of yourself okay."
"Okay," said T.K. "Come and visit soon okay."
"Okay," said Matt. "I'll come back for a weekend as soon as I get settled."
"Good," answered T.K. pulling away from his brother. "Good luck with your music."
"Thanks," said Matt.
"Don't worry T.K." said Mimi grabbing hold of Matt's hand. "I'll take good care of your brother."
"I bet you will," said T.K. laughing a little. "Well we'd better get going."
"Okay," said Matt. "Bye guys."
"Have a safe trip," said Mimi.
Everybody turned and walked through the security line and headed towards customs. They all turned around one more time to say goodbye before disappearing into the crowd.
"Well there they go," said Matt pulling Mimi against his body. "It's just you and me now."
"Yep," said Mimi giving him a quick kiss. "And I couldn't be happier."
Matt leaned down and touched his lips to Mimi's, sharing a passionate kiss in the terminal as their friends headed back to Japan.
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The seating arrangements on the plane were the same except that Izzy sat with Joe instead of Matt.
"What are you doing?" asked Joe.
"I am logging onto the internet," answered Izzy.
"Where did the credit card come from?" said Joe. "Don't tell me you stole Matt's."
"I didn't steal it," defended Izzy. "I just borrowed it for the trip home he won't mind. Besides, how much could a little air phone call cost?"
"I hope your right," said Joe.
Kari and T.K. were watching Pokemon the Movie 2000 on their TV screens.
"Oooo..., Pikachu is sooo cute," squealed Kari.
"Oh come on," groaned T.K. "It's a yellow rat with a lightning bot tail that shoots lightning."
"Well it least it doesn't look like a pig with wings," said Kari. "Unlike a certain digimon I know."
"HEY!" exclaimed T.K. "Patamon doesn't look like a pig."
"I was just kidding," said Kari.
"You'd better have been," said T.K.
"Was that a threat?" asked Kari staring at T.K.
"Uh..um..no," said T.K. seeing Kari's glare. "I'm sorry."
T.K. dropped his head and Kari laughed.
"T.K. come on," said Kari grabbing his chin and lifting up his face. "You know I was just kidding. I don't get angry that easily."
"I know, but I shouldn't have said it," answered T.K.
"Your so sweat," said Kari planting a kiss on his lips. "Now be quiet so we can watch the rest of the movie."
T.K. groaned and turned back to the film. Tai and Sora were cuddling, enjoying each others company.
"Know what Tai?" asked Sora.
"What?" answered Tai.
"I love you," replied Sora leaning back against his chest, turning her head and staring him in the eye.
"I love you too," said Tai bending over and kissing Sora's lips lightly. "And I will love you forever."
***
Weeks past and the digidestined settled back in and started school. They missed Matt, but where glad to know that he was happy. He and Mimi belonged together and she needed him more than they did. In America Matt had moved into his new house two days ago, along with the other members of his band, and started going to Mimi's school. He was enjoying every moment he had with Mimi and live was good. Three weeks after the digidestined had gone back to America Matt was sorting through his mail.
"Bill..Bill..Junk..Bill..Junk..Junk..Junk," said Matt as he looked through the envelopes. "Well I guess I have to start somewhere."
Matt picked up the first bill and opened it. "Hmm..Water Bill 200 dollars, next Electricity 400 dollars..hmmm..better cut down on the A/C. Next American Express..3000 dollars..o yeah that was the new TV I bought. Last but not least..VISA...WHAT!!! 20,000 dollars in air phone charges. DAMMIT IZZY I AM GOING TO KILL YOU."
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Note: Well that's it..I finally finished it up. Now I can start on something else. Maybe I should go finish that Card Captor Sakura series I started a couple months ago. I think I'll write some sort of Christmas special first thought. Anyway, thank you all you wonderful readers who read Summer Vacation. I had a lot of fun writing it and I hope you had fun reading it. Thanks again.
-ViperArrow