Chapter 3- Sora's Story
Oh boy, it was
funny seeing all DD with their shocked faces… And the best I shot some photos
and I think noone has noticed it especially them… I left at the same time like
Takeru and Mimi the meeting, I had to go back to my mother; she's still
seriously sick but there's no longer the risk of her dying. Even my dad managed
to visit her the last weeks several times, I cannot blame him for not being here
very often, someone has to earn the money especially since my mom is sick, the
shop is now closed until she's better.
About Yamato,
tomorrow at noon he'll arrive at the airport and we, the couple, Jyou and I
will pick him up. Why Jyou ? Very simple: I think he'll need a doctor if we
told him our news… I still
cannot believe that I managed it to invite Jyou without spoiling the fun… But
now I prepare for a visit of Ken and Miyako, although they didn't say anything
about it, I know that they'll come. (Miyako is still very nosey and I
think she wants some answers why I didn't tell them anything about
Takeru and Mimi…)
Oh, the
doorbell, I think my guests are here.
I open the door and greet my guest, it's only Miyako (Okkay, I was only half
correct but also half wrong…)
"Hi Miyako,
where's your boyfriend ?"
"Huh ? Did You
expect me ? Or us ?"
"To be honest:
Yes… I know You too well…"
"Oops… Ken went
home, he's got a test tomorrow morning and wants to prepare himself a little."
"Come in, I
think it'll be easier if we talk in the living room, not here…"
We go in the
living-room and I offer her a soda…
"So, let me
guess, You want to know why I didn't tell you about Takeru and Mimi…"
"Am I really so
easy to figure out ?"
"For Mimi and me
– Yes – For the others – Maybe."
"Okay, tell me
Your story…"
"Very simple,
Mimi would have killed me if I told anyone about them. And why should I spoil
the fun ? Especially since they have a photo of Yamato and me when they told us
about their relation. I nearly looked the same way You did…"
*** Flashback
***
It's Friday
afternoon about one year after Takeru left Odaiba, we just arrived here in New
York, only Yama's Mom knows that we'll come, Yamato will stay here since his
dad has a new job, now he has to travel nearly the whole year around the world,
that's the reason why Yama will live with his mom. Myself I stay here only for
a vacation of two weeks, after that I've to get back home for finishing school.
After that I'll also move here, so was the compromise with my parents. I'll
then study here fashion design, thanks to my dad who has good connections to
local universities. This whole thing happened in only two weeks after his dad
telling him about his new job.
His mom was so
sorry at the phone that she couldn't manage to pick us up here and she didn't want
to tell Takeru, it's a surprise for him, I think he'll be shocked if he sees us…
We take our
luggage, it's only a small part, the rest will arrive the next days and head to
the next cab.
It nearly takes
40 minutes until we reach his mother's apartment, the neighborhood looks nice,
I think we'll like staying here until Yama finished school and got a job; he
tries to join the US Air Force and become a pilot. Years ago I expected him
becoming a famous rock-star, but we soon realized that such a life isn't real
fun, it's too much stress.
Now we stand in
front of his mom's apartment and ring the bell.
Soon Mrs.
Takaishi opens the door and noticing us we received a big hug (even me, I think
she I'm welcome here…).
"Hello, Yamato,
Sora, it's too long since I saw You two…"
"Hi mom, it's
really too long ago, but You know America and Japan that's too far…"
"Hi Mrs.
Takaishi, I'm also happy to see You again…"
"Please call me
Nancy, even Takeru's girlfriend calls me this… Please come in, drop Your
luggage in the living room and make You home…"
"Takeru's girlfriend ? I never thought
that he'll find his dream-girl especially after the fiasco with Hikari…"
"You'll meet her
when they arrive in few minutes. She's a nice girl although she's a
little older than him…"
Something is
weird, something in her voice, she doesn't tell us all about it, there's a big
secret about it… I cannot figure out what… I think we'll wait and see who this mysterious
girl is…
"Mom, can I use
Your computer a moment, I've to pick up two anxious digimon."
"No prob, son… I'll
send them then into Takeru's room where Patamon waits while You wait in the
living-room…"
The next moment
both leave the living room and head to Nancy's room for picking up our two
digimon. I check the surroundings here in the living room, it's nice, I notice
many books, one special hits my eye. I don't know why but there's something odd
about it. I check the cover and notice the author's name "TK Takaishi" – TK Takaishi
??? TK a short version of Takeru ??? – Now that's odd…
The next moment
Yama reappears…
"Are our digimon
here ?"
"No problem,
they arrived and will stay at Takeru's room with Patamon… Do You too have the
feeling that something here's odd ?"
"Certainly I do.
Check the author of this book and tell me what You think about it…"
He takes the
book and checks the cover. Since this moment he has a very confused expression
in his face.
"You too. I
think Your brother has much to explain. That cannot be coincidence with this
book. How many Takaishis do You know who write novels ?"
"Until now no
one. But somehow I'm not really surprised, I know that he writes stories since
our first adventure, but kept it secret. Only mom and I knew about it, even my
dad has no clue, but about writing novels, that's really new…"
Just in this
moment we hear the opening of the main door… Aaah, it's time for the show…
"Hi Mom, we're
home… Something happened ?"
"Hi Nancy…"
Somehow this female voice sounds familiar, but I cannot resolve why…
"Hi You two, You've
got some guests waiting in the living-room, meanwhile I order some pizza…"
Just in this
moment a girl about 17 years enters the living room, she's got long chestnut-brown
hair and wears a fashionable pink tank and a white skirt. Somehow she looks familiar,
but something is wrong. Now I know, the hair has to be pink…
"Mimi !!! What are
You doing here ?"
"Yamato? Sora !
It's how long since I saw You the last time ? Nearly one and a half year…"
Just in this
moment surprised Takeru enters the living room. But there's something in his
expression, his famous smirk, somehow it has an evil touch…
"Hi squirt, it's
too long since I saw you last. But somehow You haven't changed too much except
Your outfit…"
He really looks
adoring in his clothes although the main colors are still yellow and green, his
clothes make him look more mature especially after getting rid of his hat… If I
wouldn't love Yamato I could fall for him… (What am I thinking…)
"My new outfit
is the idea of my girlfriend, it nearly took a whole day in the local malls
since we found it, and what shall I say, I really like it…"
"Mom told us
that we would meet Your girlfriend today, I really like to be introduced to her
who can make YOU go shopping for a whole day…"
"That's right,
that's nearly a miracle getting You go shopping clothes… I really like to know
her."
I cannot say,
but I have the feeling that both of them will let explode the bomb soon, it's
an odd feeling…
"Well, You've
met her. She's an angel, my princess and a miracle… Or isn't she, Meems ?"
"Flatterer… But that's
one of the reasons I love You…" Just in this moment she places a big kiss on
his lips…
*** End
Flashback ***
"I cannot say
what happened the next minutes, the first thing I remember after this shock was
several flashlights and laughing Mimi, Takeru and Nancy. Nearly the same was it
with Yamato, he also got out of the shock after the flashlights of Nancy's
camera. About this book, it was the first one which was published half a year
after our reunion, but I still cannot resolve the title, I've read too many of
his stories since then. Yama and me we are his first beta-readers, Mimi is
still involved in his writings, he says that she's his muse and she helps him
to sort his ideas."
"How did Mimi's
parents first react hearing of her daughter going out with him, especially
about the age-difference ?"
"Mimi said that
that was no real problem, after reintroducing him to them they fully supported
them. You know how Takeru treats everyone especially his best friends. They were
really pleased by him. Nearly the same was it with Nancy. She also offered an
own room for Mimi, so that she can stay over night…"
"No, not even my
parents let Ken stay for the night, nor his parents me until we both moved out.
And we were nearly as long together…"
"I know how You
feel, it was nearly the same with my mom and his dad. It took a long time until
they accepted that we are serious, and now we're married."
"By the way, how
comes that You never invited someone to your wedding ? We're all a bit
disappointed as we heard about Your marriage…"
"Sorry, we
married without an official wedding, we only had an inofficial for our closest
family-members, we planned the official for this year, but Takeru and Mimi have
decided to change this plans. I think we'll official celebrate with them but
about this I have to talk with them and Yamato. I'll tell You first since I
know more about it." (Sorry I cannot tell You the whole story about our
marriage… but that's really nothing of Your business…)
*** The next
morning ***
I cannot resolve
when Miyako left and about what we then talked, I only know that I nearly broke
my own record in going to the wash-room… I hope she doesn't suspect anything,
not until I told Yama…
Reunion - Takimi Style
By: TomokiG