Peace, Freedom, Unity
This chapter in my fic is dedicated to all those peeps out there that read and reviewed my very first fic. Thanks for your support! Also, his is dedicated to my friends, Stephanie and Amanda (again). They had the title in one of their poems, which inspired me to use it because it sounds so nice. In case you forgot, here is a paragraph from the last chapter…
Takeru and Hikari sat on a nearby park bench and put on their skates. Takeru helped Hikari up and they entered the ice rink together. Hikari nearly fell flat on her face when some creep pushed her down when he was chasing a younger boy. Takeru helped her up caringly. They both blushed a bright shade of pink as Hikari got up again. They skated together after gaining momentum and started doing fancy tricks and fell down quite a few time doing the stunts. Finally the two were steadily holding hands laughing along with all the merry people at the rink on Christmas Eve.
"I'm tired." Hikari said.
"That's an understatement! I'm pooped!" panted Takeru.
They decided to go to a nearby coffee shop for a little snack to warm them up before they got home.
Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I don't own Fox Kids, Digimon, or Toie Animation. Cause if I did, Daisuke would have already died a very gory death!!! I also don't own Romeo and Juliet or Leonardo DiCaprio or Claire Danes. I'm kind of sick today (*cough*cough*) so I wouldn't mind a teensy bit more reviews. I'll still write more chapters though. For now, here is chapter 3. Hope you like it. On with the story!!
After taking off their skates, Takeru and Hikari went to tell Miyako and Satoru that they were going and to give them a goodbye. They set off back to Main Street, to the row of lined shops glowing brightly. A cheerful coffee shop stood out on the corner of the street. Takeru and Hikari entered with a gusty wind blowing behind them. The air was rich of tantalizing aromas of the freshly baked treats and the strong lingering smell of coffee. Takeru went up and ordered two hot chocolates, a strawberry crueler for Hikari and a small croissant for himself. They took the items on a bright orange tray to a clean table that seated two by a sparkling clear window. Takeru offered Hikari her strawberry crueler and a warm mug of hot chocolate. She gladly accepted and took a gentle sip of the frothy and silky delicious drink. Takeru himself took a rather vigorous bite out of his croissant.
"So, did you have a good time?"
"Of course I did, silly. I always have a good time with you!" answered Hikari more enthusiastically than she had wanted. Takeru's curiosity got to the better of him.
"What do you mean? Don't you have fun with other people, like Daisuke I mean."
"Oh Takeru. It's just not the same. He doesn't treat me like you treat me. That's all." Recovered Hikari.
"I see. Well thanks anyway for coming with me. I wouldn't have anything to do at home. Not until tomorrow at least. Yamato's got band practice, my mom works overtime all the time, and my father has too much work at the TV station to even go home for a bite. So both of my homes would have totally nothing to do!" grinned Takeru.
"Thanks for inviting me in the first place. I had a really great time." Hikari flashed one of her warm smiles.
They finished up the remaining treats and hot chocolate and left the warmth of the coffee shop. Outside in the cold, the snow had stopped completely. Takeru walked Hikari home in serene silence. The last glints of the setting sun illuminated Hikari's dainty features. She was smiling peacefully, having enjoyed the day. The two finally arrived at Hikari's apartment.
"Well, I guess I'll see you tomorrow."
"Yeah. Hey, want to go last minute shopping in the morning. I have a few tiny presents I have to pick up! That is if you don't mind being dragged along on a shopping spree!" asked Hikari.
"Hmm. Sure, but I have to go for dinner now."
"Meet me here at 10:00am ok?"
"Sure. See you later Hikari!"
"Bye Takeru," she whispered softly into the wind that carried her voice to Takeru.
The next morning bright and early, Hikari awoke to the deafening ring of her alarm clock. It was already 9:15am and she quietly woke up and padded to the bathroom on the cold linoleum. Silently, she retrieved her slippers and proceeded to brush her teeth and wash her face. The sun was already shinning bright and high up in the sky. It was going to be another beautiful day. Hikari washed up and went back to her room to get changed. She wore her pink knee length turtleneck dress with small heart earrings and her usual outerwear. Neatly, she printed her mother a message about not being home until after Satoru's Christmas party and made her way downstairs after quietly closing the squeaky apartment door behind her. This was an extremely difficult task and she made a mental note to oil the door the next time she had a chance to, but the thought slipped in an instant. All she could think about was Takeru.
Takeru was snoring particularly loudly when he awoke to the sound of his mother's voice.
"Aren't you supposed to be up by know? I thought you and Hikari were going shopping this morning," Miss Takaishi said warily still rubbing her eyes.
"Oh crud!" Takeru exclaimed as he sat bolt upright in his warm bed. The clock on his night table read 9:30am.
"I still have time at least!" as he leapt out of bed to his slippers and shut himself up in the bathroom. He washed up and brushed his teeth. His mother had apparently gone back to sleep still tired from her work yesterday. She had worked until 6:30 nonstop and had come home to her obedient and caring son making dinner already. He was a great cook too. She thought
"Someday, he will make and excellent husband."
Ten minutes later, Takeru rushed out of the bathroom into his own bedroom and chose his clean gray khaki pants and a blue button up shirt. Quickly, he slid his wallet in his back pocket. He grabbed his usual hat, got his vest and went into the kitchen to scribble a quick post it note to his mother that he would be home in the evening after the Christmas party at Satoru's house. After, he hopped into his shoes and ran out of his apartment door nearly forgetting to lock it. Luckily, Takeru made it right on time to Hikari's apartment being the excellent runner he was with all his stamina, even in the cold. Hikari smiled.
"Was your alarm clock not loud enough?"
"Heh. How did you guess?" grinned Takeru sheepishly.
"Your still panting from your run here!"
They both laughed.
"We are taking the subway right?" asked Hikari.
"Yeah, it's less cramped than the bus, especially on Christmas day." Replied Takeru.
"Let's go"
The two walked off to the subway station and descended underground. The bustle of the holiday season was evident in the air as Christmas carols were broadcast over the speakers with an occasional interruption.
"Will the owner of the Ford Pickup Truck at the front, please find a parking spot, that is the designated entrance area. Thank-you."
Takeru and Hikari made their way to train A that would take them directly to the Odaiba Shopping Center. Many other passengers boarded along with them, some for last minute shopping as well, others to see their family members for Christmas.
"Next stop, the Odaiba Shopping Center."
Takeru and Hikari got off at the stop. They headed in the direction of the food court because both of them realized they were starving from lack of breakfast. The enticing smells of sizzling bacon and sausages and the frying bright yellow eggs drew many people other than the two teenagers. Takeru bought Hikari a medium stack of pancakes with hot melting butter on top, and sticky, sugary syrup. He bought himself sausages with eggs and a bagel. He bought both of them a cup of tapioca tea. They sat down amiss a whole area of clustered people frustrated and waiting for the lineups to clear. Unknown to Takeru and Hikari, Daisuke was watching them with jealousy. He was at the shopping center looking for a perfect gift for Hikari. Daisuke wasn't planning on fighting for Hikari though, because deep down inside his heart, he knew that Hikari could never love him the way she loved Takeru.
(A/N):Daisuke actually has a heart!!!
Takeru and Hikari made their way through the mall to a big department store. There, they found Daisuke by the jewelry section, trying to look for something sentimental for Hikari. Hikari told Takeru that she needed to talk to Daisuke privately for a moment, and Takeru agreed. He told her he would be back in 20 minutes for planning something very special for her. Takeru went to another specialized jewelry shop and he knew exactly what he wanted to get Hikari. He had been working at a part time job, unknown to anybody, to save enough money for Hikari's present. The man at the desk stood by the display case convincing a man to get his wife a beautiful 11karat diamond ring at the shop. The man's convincing paid off because the man that was purchasing gave in. After the necessary forms were filled out, the man left. Takeru went up to the man behind the desk.
"Yes, how may I help you?" he asked
"I'm Takeru Takaishi. I have a custom locket to pick up today." Replied Takeru.
"Ah yes, young man. Here it is. Would you like to pay in cash or by Visa?"
"Cash thank-you."
"Your total comes to 437 dollars."
Takeru opened his wallet and counted four crisp hundred dollar bills and two twenty's in the class table.
"Your change is 3 dollars. Here you are. Thank-you,"
Takeru took the slender velvet case containing the locket he had carefully ordered for Hikari. Next, he went to Sora's mother's flower shop. There he purchased three long stalks of Sakura blossoms, which were quite expensive then because the blossoms were out of season. Luckily, he got ten percent discount and went off holding two mysterious packages, placed in a large and pink gift bag.
As soon as Takeru left, Hikari went over to Daisuke and tapped him on the shoulder.
"Huh? Oh, hi Hikari." He blushed a bit because he was looking at the jewelry.
"Daisuke. We need to talk." Said Hikari in a serious voice.
"I know." Sighed Daisuke.
"Look, Daisuke. You're a great friend and all, but you know I could never love you like I love Takeru. Gomen nasi, but it's the truth." Blushed Hikari as she unveiled her secret to Daisuke.
Daisuke was expecting this already so he simple responded calmly, "I know. I've known for long but I didn't want to admit it to myself. I'm sure he likes you anyway. Have you told him yet?"
"Not yet. I'm telling him tonight, that is if you don't mind." Answered Hikari.
"No, I understand. I finally understood yesterday when I heard you two went skating, that, this is what you really want and I don't want to stand in your way of your destiny."
Hikari responded, "Thanks, Daisuke. I will never forget what a great friend you are." With that, she gave him a small but friendly hug of thanks.
"I have to go now Daisuke. Takeru is coming any minute now. Bye!"
Hikari left Daisuke in a muddle of thoughts as she stopped by several departments to find the right gifts for everyone. One by one, she checked of Koushiro, Tai, and Matt. The rest she had bought gifts for already. The last person on her list was Takeru. She knew exactly where she was going for this. First, she went to the electronic section and purchased "Romeo and Juliet" on video acted out by Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio, and then she went a got a custom frame she had ordered earlier and took both of them to a counter to be wrapped. After paying, she waited by the entrance of the department store for Takeru to come. Takeru approached with a smile on his face. Both of them walked among the noisy chatter to the subway station and boarded the subway.
Daisuke was still thinking about what Hikari had said, and now he knew for sure that he had done the right thing. The next thing he planned on working on, although he knew he couldn't accomplish it was being nice to Takeru!
Takeru and Hikari departed the subway station and they agreed to meet up later at the school entrance to walk to Satoru's house together. They ended up having to go back to their houses to gather the presents that they were going to give to the digi-destined. Both of them also promised Satoru hat they were going to help with the decorations so they had to go early. The skies were still blue when it started snowing lightly again. Takeru walked to his apartment while Hikari walked to her. Both were a bit cold form the weather but warm with feelings inside.
Hikari had gotten Takeru the videotape and a silver picture frame with her crest of light and Takeru's crest of hope. Takeru had gotten Hikari a golden locket with their crests, one on the front and one on the back. Inside was a picture of them together, taken at a park on a summer day. He had also gotten her the Sakura blossoms, which were so symbolic for it brought the joy to the people that spring was coming.
Narrator: Will Takeru and Hikari reveal their feelings for each other? What will happen at the party? Find out next time on Digimon, Digital Monsters!
(A/N): This is my third chapter in one day! Please R&R. Ja ne!:)
This chapter in my fic is dedicated to all those peeps out there that read and reviewed my very first fic. Thanks for your support! Also, his is dedicated to my friends, Stephanie and Amanda (again). They had the title in one of their poems, which inspired me to use it because it sounds so nice. In case you forgot, here is a paragraph from the last chapter…
Takeru and Hikari sat on a nearby park bench and put on their skates. Takeru helped Hikari up and they entered the ice rink together. Hikari nearly fell flat on her face when some creep pushed her down when he was chasing a younger boy. Takeru helped her up caringly. They both blushed a bright shade of pink as Hikari got up again. They skated together after gaining momentum and started doing fancy tricks and fell down quite a few time doing the stunts. Finally the two were steadily holding hands laughing along with all the merry people at the rink on Christmas Eve.
"I'm tired." Hikari said.
"That's an understatement! I'm pooped!" panted Takeru.
They decided to go to a nearby coffee shop for a little snack to warm them up before they got home.
Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I don't own Fox Kids, Digimon, or Toie Animation. Cause if I did, Daisuke would have already died a very gory death!!! I also don't own Romeo and Juliet or Leonardo DiCaprio or Claire Danes. I'm kind of sick today (*cough*cough*) so I wouldn't mind a teensy bit more reviews. I'll still write more chapters though. For now, here is chapter 3. Hope you like it. On with the story!!
After taking off their skates, Takeru and Hikari went to tell Miyako and Satoru that they were going and to give them a goodbye. They set off back to Main Street, to the row of lined shops glowing brightly. A cheerful coffee shop stood out on the corner of the street. Takeru and Hikari entered with a gusty wind blowing behind them. The air was rich of tantalizing aromas of the freshly baked treats and the strong lingering smell of coffee. Takeru went up and ordered two hot chocolates, a strawberry crueler for Hikari and a small croissant for himself. They took the items on a bright orange tray to a clean table that seated two by a sparkling clear window. Takeru offered Hikari her strawberry crueler and a warm mug of hot chocolate. She gladly accepted and took a gentle sip of the frothy and silky delicious drink. Takeru himself took a rather vigorous bite out of his croissant.
"So, did you have a good time?"
"Of course I did, silly. I always have a good time with you!" answered Hikari more enthusiastically than she had wanted. Takeru's curiosity got to the better of him.
"What do you mean? Don't you have fun with other people, like Daisuke I mean."
"Oh Takeru. It's just not the same. He doesn't treat me like you treat me. That's all." Recovered Hikari.
"I see. Well thanks anyway for coming with me. I wouldn't have anything to do at home. Not until tomorrow at least. Yamato's got band practice, my mom works overtime all the time, and my father has too much work at the TV station to even go home for a bite. So both of my homes would have totally nothing to do!" grinned Takeru.
"Thanks for inviting me in the first place. I had a really great time." Hikari flashed one of her warm smiles.
They finished up the remaining treats and hot chocolate and left the warmth of the coffee shop. Outside in the cold, the snow had stopped completely. Takeru walked Hikari home in serene silence. The last glints of the setting sun illuminated Hikari's dainty features. She was smiling peacefully, having enjoyed the day. The two finally arrived at Hikari's apartment.
"Well, I guess I'll see you tomorrow."
"Yeah. Hey, want to go last minute shopping in the morning. I have a few tiny presents I have to pick up! That is if you don't mind being dragged along on a shopping spree!" asked Hikari.
"Hmm. Sure, but I have to go for dinner now."
"Meet me here at 10:00am ok?"
"Sure. See you later Hikari!"
"Bye Takeru," she whispered softly into the wind that carried her voice to Takeru.
The next morning bright and early, Hikari awoke to the deafening ring of her alarm clock. It was already 9:15am and she quietly woke up and padded to the bathroom on the cold linoleum. Silently, she retrieved her slippers and proceeded to brush her teeth and wash her face. The sun was already shinning bright and high up in the sky. It was going to be another beautiful day. Hikari washed up and went back to her room to get changed. She wore her pink knee length turtleneck dress with small heart earrings and her usual outerwear. Neatly, she printed her mother a message about not being home until after Satoru's Christmas party and made her way downstairs after quietly closing the squeaky apartment door behind her. This was an extremely difficult task and she made a mental note to oil the door the next time she had a chance to, but the thought slipped in an instant. All she could think about was Takeru.
Takeru was snoring particularly loudly when he awoke to the sound of his mother's voice.
"Aren't you supposed to be up by know? I thought you and Hikari were going shopping this morning," Miss Takaishi said warily still rubbing her eyes.
"Oh crud!" Takeru exclaimed as he sat bolt upright in his warm bed. The clock on his night table read 9:30am.
"I still have time at least!" as he leapt out of bed to his slippers and shut himself up in the bathroom. He washed up and brushed his teeth. His mother had apparently gone back to sleep still tired from her work yesterday. She had worked until 6:30 nonstop and had come home to her obedient and caring son making dinner already. He was a great cook too. She thought
"Someday, he will make and excellent husband."
Ten minutes later, Takeru rushed out of the bathroom into his own bedroom and chose his clean gray khaki pants and a blue button up shirt. Quickly, he slid his wallet in his back pocket. He grabbed his usual hat, got his vest and went into the kitchen to scribble a quick post it note to his mother that he would be home in the evening after the Christmas party at Satoru's house. After, he hopped into his shoes and ran out of his apartment door nearly forgetting to lock it. Luckily, Takeru made it right on time to Hikari's apartment being the excellent runner he was with all his stamina, even in the cold. Hikari smiled.
"Was your alarm clock not loud enough?"
"Heh. How did you guess?" grinned Takeru sheepishly.
"Your still panting from your run here!"
They both laughed.
"We are taking the subway right?" asked Hikari.
"Yeah, it's less cramped than the bus, especially on Christmas day." Replied Takeru.
"Let's go"
The two walked off to the subway station and descended underground. The bustle of the holiday season was evident in the air as Christmas carols were broadcast over the speakers with an occasional interruption.
"Will the owner of the Ford Pickup Truck at the front, please find a parking spot, that is the designated entrance area. Thank-you."
Takeru and Hikari made their way to train A that would take them directly to the Odaiba Shopping Center. Many other passengers boarded along with them, some for last minute shopping as well, others to see their family members for Christmas.
"Next stop, the Odaiba Shopping Center."
Takeru and Hikari got off at the stop. They headed in the direction of the food court because both of them realized they were starving from lack of breakfast. The enticing smells of sizzling bacon and sausages and the frying bright yellow eggs drew many people other than the two teenagers. Takeru bought Hikari a medium stack of pancakes with hot melting butter on top, and sticky, sugary syrup. He bought himself sausages with eggs and a bagel. He bought both of them a cup of tapioca tea. They sat down amiss a whole area of clustered people frustrated and waiting for the lineups to clear. Unknown to Takeru and Hikari, Daisuke was watching them with jealousy. He was at the shopping center looking for a perfect gift for Hikari. Daisuke wasn't planning on fighting for Hikari though, because deep down inside his heart, he knew that Hikari could never love him the way she loved Takeru.
(A/N):Daisuke actually has a heart!!!
Takeru and Hikari made their way through the mall to a big department store. There, they found Daisuke by the jewelry section, trying to look for something sentimental for Hikari. Hikari told Takeru that she needed to talk to Daisuke privately for a moment, and Takeru agreed. He told her he would be back in 20 minutes for planning something very special for her. Takeru went to another specialized jewelry shop and he knew exactly what he wanted to get Hikari. He had been working at a part time job, unknown to anybody, to save enough money for Hikari's present. The man at the desk stood by the display case convincing a man to get his wife a beautiful 11karat diamond ring at the shop. The man's convincing paid off because the man that was purchasing gave in. After the necessary forms were filled out, the man left. Takeru went up to the man behind the desk.
"Yes, how may I help you?" he asked
"I'm Takeru Takaishi. I have a custom locket to pick up today." Replied Takeru.
"Ah yes, young man. Here it is. Would you like to pay in cash or by Visa?"
"Cash thank-you."
"Your total comes to 437 dollars."
Takeru opened his wallet and counted four crisp hundred dollar bills and two twenty's in the class table.
"Your change is 3 dollars. Here you are. Thank-you,"
Takeru took the slender velvet case containing the locket he had carefully ordered for Hikari. Next, he went to Sora's mother's flower shop. There he purchased three long stalks of Sakura blossoms, which were quite expensive then because the blossoms were out of season. Luckily, he got ten percent discount and went off holding two mysterious packages, placed in a large and pink gift bag.
As soon as Takeru left, Hikari went over to Daisuke and tapped him on the shoulder.
"Huh? Oh, hi Hikari." He blushed a bit because he was looking at the jewelry.
"Daisuke. We need to talk." Said Hikari in a serious voice.
"I know." Sighed Daisuke.
"Look, Daisuke. You're a great friend and all, but you know I could never love you like I love Takeru. Gomen nasi, but it's the truth." Blushed Hikari as she unveiled her secret to Daisuke.
Daisuke was expecting this already so he simple responded calmly, "I know. I've known for long but I didn't want to admit it to myself. I'm sure he likes you anyway. Have you told him yet?"
"Not yet. I'm telling him tonight, that is if you don't mind." Answered Hikari.
"No, I understand. I finally understood yesterday when I heard you two went skating, that, this is what you really want and I don't want to stand in your way of your destiny."
Hikari responded, "Thanks, Daisuke. I will never forget what a great friend you are." With that, she gave him a small but friendly hug of thanks.
"I have to go now Daisuke. Takeru is coming any minute now. Bye!"
Hikari left Daisuke in a muddle of thoughts as she stopped by several departments to find the right gifts for everyone. One by one, she checked of Koushiro, Tai, and Matt. The rest she had bought gifts for already. The last person on her list was Takeru. She knew exactly where she was going for this. First, she went to the electronic section and purchased "Romeo and Juliet" on video acted out by Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio, and then she went a got a custom frame she had ordered earlier and took both of them to a counter to be wrapped. After paying, she waited by the entrance of the department store for Takeru to come. Takeru approached with a smile on his face. Both of them walked among the noisy chatter to the subway station and boarded the subway.
Daisuke was still thinking about what Hikari had said, and now he knew for sure that he had done the right thing. The next thing he planned on working on, although he knew he couldn't accomplish it was being nice to Takeru!
Takeru and Hikari departed the subway station and they agreed to meet up later at the school entrance to walk to Satoru's house together. They ended up having to go back to their houses to gather the presents that they were going to give to the digi-destined. Both of them also promised Satoru hat they were going to help with the decorations so they had to go early. The skies were still blue when it started snowing lightly again. Takeru walked to his apartment while Hikari walked to her. Both were a bit cold form the weather but warm with feelings inside.
Hikari had gotten Takeru the videotape and a silver picture frame with her crest of light and Takeru's crest of hope. Takeru had gotten Hikari a golden locket with their crests, one on the front and one on the back. Inside was a picture of them together, taken at a park on a summer day. He had also gotten her the Sakura blossoms, which were so symbolic for it brought the joy to the people that spring was coming.
Narrator: Will Takeru and Hikari reveal their feelings for each other? What will happen at the party? Find out next time on Digimon, Digital Monsters!
(A/N): This is my third chapter in one day! Please R&R. Ja ne!:)