Happy Birthday, Ken!
By Carter Quetzi Tachikawa
(I knew I'd be slaughtered if I didn't get the rest of this up soon:) Anyway, here it is. It's the last half of my story! Enjoy!
Disclaimer- Digimon
I do own the song "Ocean". I wrote not too long ago^^ and it's up separately but I thought it would work.
Enjoy the story ~CQT)
"I'm back!" Yolei said opening the door. The guests had arrived and were now cluttered in the room. Everyone was commenting on the brownies.
"Good! You came in time!" TK said happily. "And you bought the nachos!"
"This time, Demiveemon, stay away!" Davis warned his little friend.
"I told you it was your fault! You didn't feed me!"
"We better hurry up! The Ichijouji's are headed back home! I saw them in my parents store and they'll be here any minute!" Yolei said.
"Kari, keep a watch for Ken. Tell us the moment he gets here!" TK said.
"Aye aye, TK!"
Ken began to fill Yolei's mind. The way he looked at her...it was the same look on the Digimon Emperor's face. It scared her.
Why did he look at me like that? She thought. Does he...does he like me? Or is my mind playing tricks on me again? I'm so confused right now...
"Hey, Yolei! TK! Ken is headed this way!" Gatomon yelled.
"All right, people! Hide! Hide!" Cody began running around. Minutes later, everyone was hidden. TK turned off the lights.
This darkness reminds me of that night, Yolei thought. Oh dear. I don't think I'll ever forget it. And I don't think I'll forget Ken's expression at the store. Was he scared like me? Or did I dream it?
"Here he comes!" Kari whispered. "Keep your voices down."
Yolei and Poromon crouched behind a sofa, waiting for the Ichijouji's to enter. This was it.
* * *
"Are you sure you don't want anything for your birthday?" Mrs. Ichijouji asked. The three were headed back home.
"No. There's nothing I want", Ken said. Unless you can gift wrap Yolei's love and hand it to me. Being with you...and with her...is all I'll ever need to keep me going.
"I know how you feel, son", Mr. Ichijouji stopped. "I know today's the anniversary of Sam's death. Your mother and I haven't forgotten him...and I'm sure you haven't either. We all miss your brother."
"My birthday would have been perfect if Sam were here..." Ken began.
"I wish Sam were here too, dear", Mrs. Ichijouji said. "Everyday, I want Sam to be with us. But the truth is, he's here. He'll always be with us and he'll be there for all your birthdays."
"Oh, I know that! It's just..."
"You don't need to say it. We understand", his father replied.
Now they were silent. Probably thinking about Sam.
That was another present Ken wanted: his brother, alive and happy, to celebrate his birthday with. He wanted Sam to see him blow out the candles and open the few presents. He wanted to apologize for everything and then begin anew. But that was one thing he knew he wouldn't get.
"We're here", his mother whispered. Her mind was still on Sam.
Mr. Ichijouji opened the door and flipped on the lights.
"SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!" a bunch of people, including all the Digimon, popped out of nowhere. Ken got showered with confetti.
"Happy Birthday, Ken!" Davis added.
"What on..."
"Happy Birthday, dear", Mrs. Ichijouji said.
"You guys were in on this?"
"Yeah. We wanted to throw you surprise." His father said.
"But...but...I don't want a surprise party! I don't want any parties!"
"Ken..." Kari began.
"I appreciate all your work but I can't! I just can't..." Ken ran away with everyone calling after him. He didn't want to be at his own party.
"Come back, Ken!" TK yelled after him.
"No!"
"Man! What do we do now?!" Davis asked.
"I think someone needs to talk to him", Yolei said.
"You should, Yolei", Cody said.
"Yeah! He still didn't cut the cake!" Upamon added.
"I...I should talk to him?" Yolei was stunned. The way she was feeling, she didn't want to.
"Please?" Mrs. Ichijouji begged.
"I...I don't know what to say", Yolei shook her head.
"This may help you", Mr. Ichijouji came back with a small package, which looked old. "Trust me."
"Well...I'll try", Yolei decided.
It was now or never.
* * *
Ken sat on top of the building, this time crying. He didn't want to run away from his party but at the same time, he didn't want to celebrate. Sam was dead...they never celebrated before. Why a surprise party now?
"I shouldn't...I can't..." he began mumbling rubbish.
And Yolei! He ran just like she did the first time! Only, she ran cause she was scared. He ran...because he didn't want to be there.
"Ken!"
Oh dear God, it was her! She...she had followed him. Now he wanted to run and hide even more. But as he turned around, she approached him.
"Don't go anywhere!" she stopped him.
"Please, Yolei?" Ken tried to maneuver around her but to no avail. Yolei was quick.
"Listen to me, for a second."
"I know. You want me to go back downstairs and enjoy the festivities. Yolei, I'm sorry but I can't!"
"Why not?"
"Sam died this day!" Ken blurted out. "His funeral was on my birthday! Trust me! That's why I didn't want to stay. That's why I ran out! I...I...I never wanted to celebrate again after my brother died."
"Oh", Yolei said. That was it though. Ken continued to talk.
"I've been mellow these past few days. Everywhere I go...I'm reminded of Sam. I always dread this day."
"It's not just Sam, is it?" Yolei took a stab. "You remember that night in the Digital World...two years ago."
"Yes, that too. I wanted something else to replace Sam, I guess."
"So you wanted me as a replacement?"
"Oh no! I guess the humane part of the Digimon Emperor shone through when I told you...I loved you. I was heartbroken when you ran away. It was the first time after Sam's death that I cried."
"I...I had no idea."
"See, I know nothing will ever bring Sam back. But I want you as my friend Yolei. You're the only person I felt...as thought I could trust. That part about you reminded me of Sam the most."
"So two bad things happened to you...Sam's death and me refusing to be with you." Yolei said with a sigh.
"And now I see I can't get you either..."
"Whoa! Wait a minute!" Yolei sat up. "That's not true! Ken, the reason I ran from you the first time was because...you scared me. You were our enemy. I'd be crazy to be in love with you!"
"But Davis told me you wanted to marry me."
"Davis has a doughnut hole for a brain. But he was right about that", Yolei turned red. "Although, I might exaggerated a little with the marrying part. All in all, I like you."
"I'm..."
"Oh yeah! Before I forget", Yolei pulled out the package. "Your parents wanted you to open this."
Ken took it and stared at it. "I haven't seen this for a long time."
"What is it?"
"The birthday gift Sam gave me the day before he died", Ken said solemnly. "I...I was never inclined...to open it. It made me feel worse."
"Why don't you open it now?"
"I...I...I can't!"
"Yes, you can! Open it!"
"Oh...all right. Here goes", Ken opened up the card first and read it.
Kenny Boy,
I know you've been mad at me for a while. I also know the reasons why. I wanted to wish you a happy birthday and to apologize for the way I've treated you. You're just a little kid...but a good little kid. I'm sorry I hurt you. Sometimes people say things that they don't mean without realizing how badly they hurt others. You can go through my stuff and into my room again. You can come in anytime you like.
Happy Birthday, little brother, and I hope your birthday wishes come true.
Your big brother,
Sam
Ken began to cry again. Yolei handed him a tissue and then did something no one would believe if they saw it: she kissed him on the cheek.
"It's okay", she whispered.
"I never knew..."
"It's okay...it's okay..."
"I should open the present", Ken unwrapped the paper. He found a tube of soapy water and two cut out straws. Then he broke down. Yolei wrapped her arms around him and kissed him again.
"It's okay...it's okay...it's okay", she repeated.
"I miss him!" he wailed.
"I know. I don't blame you."
"Sam...I had no idea...you forgave me! I'm so sorry!"
"He knows. He always knew."
"Yolei, what happens now?"
"Well", she began. "Let me tell you how I feel. I've loved you too, Ken Ichijouji. I ran away because I thought you lied to me. But now I see...you've meant all along. I'm sorry I ran from you."
"Yolei..."
"Look!" Yolei pointed to the sky. The sun was bright in the sky and the white clouds covered it. "Sam's watching us...I have a feeling he's smiling as we speak. He's probably saying something like 'Go Kenny! Celebrate! Tell Yolei you love her cause she loves you!'"
"You really mean it?"
Yolei nodded. Ken wrapped his arms around her and they shared their first real passionate kiss. It was the nicest feeling in the world.
"Want to go down?"
"In a second. First..." Ken opened the soapy water. To his surprise, it was still good enough to blow bubbles with. He blew a big one up to the sky. "That's for Sam. Hope he catches it."
"Let me send one too!" Yolei grabbed the other straw and blew a big one as well. They floated until neither one could see it. Taking Yolei's hand, they went back to the party.
* * *
"Man! We worked so hard!" Davis complained.
"What's next?" Cody asked.
"Hey, everyone! We're back!" Yolei and Ken walked in holding hands.
"Ken, dear! I was so worried!" Mrs. Ichijouji exclaimed extending her arms out for an embrace.
"It's all right, Mom. I'm sorry", Ken said.
"No. We know why you were upset. But just know, he's always here. He's probably come down to enjoy the party for a while. We can't see him...but he's here", Mr. Ichijouji said knowingly.
"Can we get the party started then?" Ken asked. "Sam is waiting impatiently..."
"ALL RIGHT!!!!!!!!" Davis whooped.
And so the party began. Ken blew out all fourteen candles on the chocolate ice cream cake as everyone sang "Happy Birthday". They played games and talked for a long time. Finally, the Teenage Wolves took the stage.
"How's everyone doing?!" Matt called out to the crowd. All the girls screamed.
"Well, we're gonna sing this next song. It's brand new. Get out on the dance floor. Here we go. It's called 'Ocean'."
Yolei and Ken went out to the dance floor first and began swaying.
I'm drowning in your ocean
I can't get up and breathe
I can't swim up to your surface
And take in the air I need
I don't want to love you
I don't want things to be this way
But I can't control my heart
It never listened to me anyway
Tell me, baby...
Why do we have a sun in the sky?
Why do we live if we know we're going to die?
Save me, baby. This time, I might drown.
Got no way to go but down.
No way to go but down
I'm sinking deeper in your ocean
I'm sinking deeper inside myself
Got your friendship, trust, and love
On stake, up on the top shelf
Tell me, what the hell did you do?
I can't have this. No, it can't be
I don't want to be drawn in
This isn't supposed to happen to me.
Why do we have a sun in the sky?
Why do we live if we know we're going to die?
Save me, baby. This time, I might drown.
Got no way to go but down.
No way to go but down
I'll give you what you want
I'll do anything you ask
I'll be all you need
Just save me from drowning...
I'll give you what you want
I'll do anything you ask
I'll be all you need
Just save me from drowning...
Don't you think I've tried
to pull out of this parade?
I don't want to take my turn
Playing your charade
I'm failing cause I can't think
I'm losing cause I can't concentrate
All I can do is sit and hope
Or curse the cruel ways of fate
Got no way to go but down
Got no way to escape...
Got no way to go but down
Got no way to escape...this time!
Why do we have a sun in the sky?
Why do we live if we know we're going to die?
Save me, baby. This time, I might drown.
Got no way to go but down.
No way to go but down
I'll give you what you want
I'll do anything you ask
I'll be all you need
Just save me from drowning...
I'll give you what you want
I'll do anything you ask
I'll be all you need
Just save me from drowning...
I'm drowning in the ocean
Got no way to go but down
"This song would probably describe what happened earlier", Yolei said.
"Yeah. But some of it holds true."
"I'm sure you'll save me if I'm drowning...literally and not literally."
"Yes."
I'm drowning in the ocean
Got no way to go but down
"Happy Birthday, Ken", Yolei leaned over and they kissed again. This time, it was more passionate.
"Thank you for giving me the best presents ever...love and...my brother." Ken pointed to where the tube of soapy water and straws were placed. Yolei hugged him tighter.
I'm drowning in the ocean
Got no way to go but down
There, the Kenlei is over! Finished! Kaput! Well, r & r. I know my ending wasn't as good as I wanted it...oh well! R & R! Carter
Raven_DeLuca@excite.com
By Carter Quetzi Tachikawa
(I knew I'd be slaughtered if I didn't get the rest of this up soon:) Anyway, here it is. It's the last half of my story! Enjoy!
Disclaimer- Digimon
I do own the song "Ocean". I wrote not too long ago^^ and it's up separately but I thought it would work.
Enjoy the story ~CQT)
"I'm back!" Yolei said opening the door. The guests had arrived and were now cluttered in the room. Everyone was commenting on the brownies.
"Good! You came in time!" TK said happily. "And you bought the nachos!"
"This time, Demiveemon, stay away!" Davis warned his little friend.
"I told you it was your fault! You didn't feed me!"
"We better hurry up! The Ichijouji's are headed back home! I saw them in my parents store and they'll be here any minute!" Yolei said.
"Kari, keep a watch for Ken. Tell us the moment he gets here!" TK said.
"Aye aye, TK!"
Ken began to fill Yolei's mind. The way he looked at her...it was the same look on the Digimon Emperor's face. It scared her.
Why did he look at me like that? She thought. Does he...does he like me? Or is my mind playing tricks on me again? I'm so confused right now...
"Hey, Yolei! TK! Ken is headed this way!" Gatomon yelled.
"All right, people! Hide! Hide!" Cody began running around. Minutes later, everyone was hidden. TK turned off the lights.
This darkness reminds me of that night, Yolei thought. Oh dear. I don't think I'll ever forget it. And I don't think I'll forget Ken's expression at the store. Was he scared like me? Or did I dream it?
"Here he comes!" Kari whispered. "Keep your voices down."
Yolei and Poromon crouched behind a sofa, waiting for the Ichijouji's to enter. This was it.
* * *
"Are you sure you don't want anything for your birthday?" Mrs. Ichijouji asked. The three were headed back home.
"No. There's nothing I want", Ken said. Unless you can gift wrap Yolei's love and hand it to me. Being with you...and with her...is all I'll ever need to keep me going.
"I know how you feel, son", Mr. Ichijouji stopped. "I know today's the anniversary of Sam's death. Your mother and I haven't forgotten him...and I'm sure you haven't either. We all miss your brother."
"My birthday would have been perfect if Sam were here..." Ken began.
"I wish Sam were here too, dear", Mrs. Ichijouji said. "Everyday, I want Sam to be with us. But the truth is, he's here. He'll always be with us and he'll be there for all your birthdays."
"Oh, I know that! It's just..."
"You don't need to say it. We understand", his father replied.
Now they were silent. Probably thinking about Sam.
That was another present Ken wanted: his brother, alive and happy, to celebrate his birthday with. He wanted Sam to see him blow out the candles and open the few presents. He wanted to apologize for everything and then begin anew. But that was one thing he knew he wouldn't get.
"We're here", his mother whispered. Her mind was still on Sam.
Mr. Ichijouji opened the door and flipped on the lights.
"SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!" a bunch of people, including all the Digimon, popped out of nowhere. Ken got showered with confetti.
"Happy Birthday, Ken!" Davis added.
"What on..."
"Happy Birthday, dear", Mrs. Ichijouji said.
"You guys were in on this?"
"Yeah. We wanted to throw you surprise." His father said.
"But...but...I don't want a surprise party! I don't want any parties!"
"Ken..." Kari began.
"I appreciate all your work but I can't! I just can't..." Ken ran away with everyone calling after him. He didn't want to be at his own party.
"Come back, Ken!" TK yelled after him.
"No!"
"Man! What do we do now?!" Davis asked.
"I think someone needs to talk to him", Yolei said.
"You should, Yolei", Cody said.
"Yeah! He still didn't cut the cake!" Upamon added.
"I...I should talk to him?" Yolei was stunned. The way she was feeling, she didn't want to.
"Please?" Mrs. Ichijouji begged.
"I...I don't know what to say", Yolei shook her head.
"This may help you", Mr. Ichijouji came back with a small package, which looked old. "Trust me."
"Well...I'll try", Yolei decided.
It was now or never.
* * *
Ken sat on top of the building, this time crying. He didn't want to run away from his party but at the same time, he didn't want to celebrate. Sam was dead...they never celebrated before. Why a surprise party now?
"I shouldn't...I can't..." he began mumbling rubbish.
And Yolei! He ran just like she did the first time! Only, she ran cause she was scared. He ran...because he didn't want to be there.
"Ken!"
Oh dear God, it was her! She...she had followed him. Now he wanted to run and hide even more. But as he turned around, she approached him.
"Don't go anywhere!" she stopped him.
"Please, Yolei?" Ken tried to maneuver around her but to no avail. Yolei was quick.
"Listen to me, for a second."
"I know. You want me to go back downstairs and enjoy the festivities. Yolei, I'm sorry but I can't!"
"Why not?"
"Sam died this day!" Ken blurted out. "His funeral was on my birthday! Trust me! That's why I didn't want to stay. That's why I ran out! I...I...I never wanted to celebrate again after my brother died."
"Oh", Yolei said. That was it though. Ken continued to talk.
"I've been mellow these past few days. Everywhere I go...I'm reminded of Sam. I always dread this day."
"It's not just Sam, is it?" Yolei took a stab. "You remember that night in the Digital World...two years ago."
"Yes, that too. I wanted something else to replace Sam, I guess."
"So you wanted me as a replacement?"
"Oh no! I guess the humane part of the Digimon Emperor shone through when I told you...I loved you. I was heartbroken when you ran away. It was the first time after Sam's death that I cried."
"I...I had no idea."
"See, I know nothing will ever bring Sam back. But I want you as my friend Yolei. You're the only person I felt...as thought I could trust. That part about you reminded me of Sam the most."
"So two bad things happened to you...Sam's death and me refusing to be with you." Yolei said with a sigh.
"And now I see I can't get you either..."
"Whoa! Wait a minute!" Yolei sat up. "That's not true! Ken, the reason I ran from you the first time was because...you scared me. You were our enemy. I'd be crazy to be in love with you!"
"But Davis told me you wanted to marry me."
"Davis has a doughnut hole for a brain. But he was right about that", Yolei turned red. "Although, I might exaggerated a little with the marrying part. All in all, I like you."
"I'm..."
"Oh yeah! Before I forget", Yolei pulled out the package. "Your parents wanted you to open this."
Ken took it and stared at it. "I haven't seen this for a long time."
"What is it?"
"The birthday gift Sam gave me the day before he died", Ken said solemnly. "I...I was never inclined...to open it. It made me feel worse."
"Why don't you open it now?"
"I...I...I can't!"
"Yes, you can! Open it!"
"Oh...all right. Here goes", Ken opened up the card first and read it.
Kenny Boy,
I know you've been mad at me for a while. I also know the reasons why. I wanted to wish you a happy birthday and to apologize for the way I've treated you. You're just a little kid...but a good little kid. I'm sorry I hurt you. Sometimes people say things that they don't mean without realizing how badly they hurt others. You can go through my stuff and into my room again. You can come in anytime you like.
Happy Birthday, little brother, and I hope your birthday wishes come true.
Your big brother,
Sam
Ken began to cry again. Yolei handed him a tissue and then did something no one would believe if they saw it: she kissed him on the cheek.
"It's okay", she whispered.
"I never knew..."
"It's okay...it's okay..."
"I should open the present", Ken unwrapped the paper. He found a tube of soapy water and two cut out straws. Then he broke down. Yolei wrapped her arms around him and kissed him again.
"It's okay...it's okay...it's okay", she repeated.
"I miss him!" he wailed.
"I know. I don't blame you."
"Sam...I had no idea...you forgave me! I'm so sorry!"
"He knows. He always knew."
"Yolei, what happens now?"
"Well", she began. "Let me tell you how I feel. I've loved you too, Ken Ichijouji. I ran away because I thought you lied to me. But now I see...you've meant all along. I'm sorry I ran from you."
"Yolei..."
"Look!" Yolei pointed to the sky. The sun was bright in the sky and the white clouds covered it. "Sam's watching us...I have a feeling he's smiling as we speak. He's probably saying something like 'Go Kenny! Celebrate! Tell Yolei you love her cause she loves you!'"
"You really mean it?"
Yolei nodded. Ken wrapped his arms around her and they shared their first real passionate kiss. It was the nicest feeling in the world.
"Want to go down?"
"In a second. First..." Ken opened the soapy water. To his surprise, it was still good enough to blow bubbles with. He blew a big one up to the sky. "That's for Sam. Hope he catches it."
"Let me send one too!" Yolei grabbed the other straw and blew a big one as well. They floated until neither one could see it. Taking Yolei's hand, they went back to the party.
* * *
"Man! We worked so hard!" Davis complained.
"What's next?" Cody asked.
"Hey, everyone! We're back!" Yolei and Ken walked in holding hands.
"Ken, dear! I was so worried!" Mrs. Ichijouji exclaimed extending her arms out for an embrace.
"It's all right, Mom. I'm sorry", Ken said.
"No. We know why you were upset. But just know, he's always here. He's probably come down to enjoy the party for a while. We can't see him...but he's here", Mr. Ichijouji said knowingly.
"Can we get the party started then?" Ken asked. "Sam is waiting impatiently..."
"ALL RIGHT!!!!!!!!" Davis whooped.
And so the party began. Ken blew out all fourteen candles on the chocolate ice cream cake as everyone sang "Happy Birthday". They played games and talked for a long time. Finally, the Teenage Wolves took the stage.
"How's everyone doing?!" Matt called out to the crowd. All the girls screamed.
"Well, we're gonna sing this next song. It's brand new. Get out on the dance floor. Here we go. It's called 'Ocean'."
Yolei and Ken went out to the dance floor first and began swaying.
I'm drowning in your ocean
I can't get up and breathe
I can't swim up to your surface
And take in the air I need
I don't want to love you
I don't want things to be this way
But I can't control my heart
It never listened to me anyway
Tell me, baby...
Why do we have a sun in the sky?
Why do we live if we know we're going to die?
Save me, baby. This time, I might drown.
Got no way to go but down.
No way to go but down
I'm sinking deeper in your ocean
I'm sinking deeper inside myself
Got your friendship, trust, and love
On stake, up on the top shelf
Tell me, what the hell did you do?
I can't have this. No, it can't be
I don't want to be drawn in
This isn't supposed to happen to me.
Why do we have a sun in the sky?
Why do we live if we know we're going to die?
Save me, baby. This time, I might drown.
Got no way to go but down.
No way to go but down
I'll give you what you want
I'll do anything you ask
I'll be all you need
Just save me from drowning...
I'll give you what you want
I'll do anything you ask
I'll be all you need
Just save me from drowning...
Don't you think I've tried
to pull out of this parade?
I don't want to take my turn
Playing your charade
I'm failing cause I can't think
I'm losing cause I can't concentrate
All I can do is sit and hope
Or curse the cruel ways of fate
Got no way to go but down
Got no way to escape...
Got no way to go but down
Got no way to escape...this time!
Why do we have a sun in the sky?
Why do we live if we know we're going to die?
Save me, baby. This time, I might drown.
Got no way to go but down.
No way to go but down
I'll give you what you want
I'll do anything you ask
I'll be all you need
Just save me from drowning...
I'll give you what you want
I'll do anything you ask
I'll be all you need
Just save me from drowning...
I'm drowning in the ocean
Got no way to go but down
"This song would probably describe what happened earlier", Yolei said.
"Yeah. But some of it holds true."
"I'm sure you'll save me if I'm drowning...literally and not literally."
"Yes."
I'm drowning in the ocean
Got no way to go but down
"Happy Birthday, Ken", Yolei leaned over and they kissed again. This time, it was more passionate.
"Thank you for giving me the best presents ever...love and...my brother." Ken pointed to where the tube of soapy water and straws were placed. Yolei hugged him tighter.
I'm drowning in the ocean
Got no way to go but down
There, the Kenlei is over! Finished! Kaput! Well, r & r. I know my ending wasn't as good as I wanted it...oh well! R & R! Carter
Raven_DeLuca@excite.com