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Disclaimer: Still taint mine.
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The Challenge :: The Conclusion


Dai sat quietly watching the traffic move below. For once the voices in his head seemed
finally to have quieted down. Not that he needed them to tell him he was a screw up. He
had made that point for himself earlier and had done it exceptionally well. Daisuke gave
a bitter snort. At least he could do something really well. No one would ever accuse him
of doing a half-assed job of ruining his own life. Miyako's words were still ringing in
his head. He knew that Ken would be sitting at home, waiting for him, that Ken was willing
to give him that door marked exit. He just was not sure that was what he wanted. After all,
Daisuke had never turned down a challenge.

I know Ken will always love me. He has never broken a promise to me, ever. I can have my
Ken for the rest of my life. But, even though Ken was unwilling to admit it, Miyako was
right.

All I'm saying is that you'll never *really* know.

What was that phrase his mother liked to use? Oh, yes, let good enough alone. Good advice
if you were willing to settle with mediocrity. And yes, he was more than willing to accept
that for himself, but not for his Ken. Ken deserved to soar.

Daisuke just closed his eyes and let his body fall.





The End
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Sorry guys! The devil made me do it! *wink*
And no, I don't hate Dai, or even dislike him.
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