In the END
A Digimon Fan Fic written by: Miki-chan
Chapter One: Reunion
Dear Takeru-kun,
Hi, how are you? I've missed you. Those days in the digital world were awesome! I hated leaving Gatomon and the others behind when we left three years ago. Now it's time for our reunion! All digidestined and digimon together again. We've decided to meet at the computer lab at the elementary school. Please come. It would mean a lot to me if you did. Hope to see you there.
Love always,
Hikari
Takaishi Takeru was sitting on his bed as he finished reading the letter from his best friend, Yagami Hikari. He had read the letter several times. It's been three years since they had all been together. Thoughts clouded his mind. Thoughts of doubt, uncertainty, unknowing. Not knowing if the friends he had three years ago, were really his friends; if they were still his friends. And if they would even like him. It's these thoughts that sent Takeru into depression two years ago. He remained a loner, never opening himself up to people. Never showing them the "real" him. He had lost hope. Only a few weeks ago, did Takeru regain his hope, when his mother announced they were moving to Odaiba. Odaiba, just hearing it brought a smile to his face. Living there, he would be able to see his brother, Ishida Yamato, more often. They've been living separately since their parents divorced. And Takeru missed not having an older brother to look up to. Also, everyone else he had shared his adventures in the digital world with lived there. It was now the year 2002 and Takeru lived with his mom in Odaiba, Japan. They had only lived there for a few days when the letter from Hikari came in the mail. That was a week ago. Takeru scrambled, trying to put on his clothes on as fast as possible. He was going to be late to the event he had waited for.
"Takeru, hurry up!"
****
The streets glowed as the warm morning sun glistened off them. It was a nice day, or at least the start of one. Takeru lived only a few blocks away from Odaiba Elementary, so he walked. The area in which he lived was covered with apartment complexes. Everywhere you turned, you saw one. In a way, it was nice. Most of your friends lived near by. And if you ever needed sugar, you had many neighbors you could go to. Although there are many buildings, Odaiba has many trees too. Quite a few of these trees bear little flowers in the spring, an aspect the residents of Odaiba love, for they bring birds and butterflies. Odaiba is also known for its "cute little shops". Visitors to Odaiba love spending money in these shops. As Takeru rushed down the street, one of these shops caught his eye.
"Cute, Cute?"
He walked up to the window. Inside, he could see many toys, anywhere from Hello Kitty to DragonballZ action figures. Video games from the first Super Mario Brothers to Dead or Alive3. There were also cell phone accessories, board games, beanbag chairs, stuffed animals and jewelry. Takeru's mind raced as he spaced off.
"Oh, wow Takeru!" Hikari's face lit up as Takeru handed her a small gift. "You didn't have to get me anything." She gave him her biggest smile, walked up to him with her arms opened wide and hugged him.
Takeru shook his head, his sandy blonde hair falling in front of his deep blue eyes. He looked at the store door. A small neon sign was neatly attached. It read: Open.
****
The campus of Odaiba Elementary was silent. The only sounds heard came from a small room located down the main hallway. The sounds or voices, came from six students, only one of them attended the school. The current one speaking was Yagami Taichi. Taichi was sitting backwards in a chair, so his legs were wrapped around the backing. He was wearing lose fit, dark blue jeans and a white T-shirt. Taichi was also wearing goggles, which were resting on top of his head. Sitting next to him is 13-year-old Izumi Koushirou. Although Koushirou is a year younger than Taichi, Koushirou is much smarter than him, and works well with computers. Koushirou is wearing khaki shorts and a blue-checkered shirt. Taichi and Koushirou used to be on the same soccer team. That is until Koushirou quit. Taichi continued to play soccer and now is one of the better players in the league.
"So Yama-kun, I've heard you're in a band."
Leaning against one of the walls in the room is Ishida Yamato, Takeru's older brother.
"Yeah, the guys and I put a band together and now we do gigs. I play the guitar and I'm also the vocalist."
Dark baggy blue jeans and a black T-shirt clothed Yamato's body. Like Takeru, he also has sandy blonde hair and blue eyes. His deep voice and good looks make him irresistible towards the female race. And also get him into fights with his best friend, Taichi. Namely over Takenouchi Sora, who Taichi likes while Sora likes Yamato. Sora tries to get Yamato's attention but fails. It seems Yamato has other things to worry about. Like his band.
"You've always had a thing about music, huh?"
Sora is wearing a sunflower sundress. Her red hair has been put back with little hair clips. She has little make up on. Sora was never preppy, more tomboyish. But over the past three years, it seems Sora has let go of her boyish side. She would have never worn a dress before. Yamato looked at Sora and smiled.
"Yeah, I have. It's the only thing I can really express myself in."
"Wow. I thought you never liked expressing yourself. You were always too cool to show your feelings."
Kido Jou, the oldest out of the chosen. Jou is one of those people you can always trust. He's always there when you need him. He enjoys helping others, which is why he's studying to become a doctor. At first, he was doing it for his dad. Now he's learned to do it for himself, to become a doctor because he wants to, not because his dad wants him to.
"Well, I've grown up a bit."
"Hey guys!"
The door to the lab opens and in walks a girl wearing platform boots, miniskirt and a skintight top.
"Woah! Mimi, your hair!"
Tachikawa Mimi. The stereotype blonde, except that she's not blonde. Shortly after their adventures in the digital world, Mimi moved to New York in America. Her parents thought that if they moved there, Mimi would be safe from the "monsters". They were wrong.
"I see you haven't changed, Taichi."
A devilish grin appeared across Taichi's face. "Why pink?"
"Isn't that a little bright?" Koushirou added.
"I like it."
They turn to face Yagami Hikari, Taichi's younger sister, who had been sitting there quietly the whole time. Mimi smiled at Hikari.
"So, lets go! Sorry to keep you waiting but I had to change taxi drivers. The one who first picked me up smelled like fish and I was afeard that my clothes would end up smelling like fish and like gross! And when I called up a new driver, the fish-smelling dude wouldn't come open the door for me. So, I."
"Isn't someone missing?" Jou brought up.
"Takeru."
"Ummm, Yamato, didn't he come with you?"
"He doesn't live with me, Mimi."
Hikari turns and faces the door. She smiles.
"Gomen."
Takeru stood in the doorway, rubbing the back of his head. He looks around at everyone and smiles. Hikari jumps up from where she's sitting and runs over to the picnic basket her and Sora put together. She picks it up.
"Come on everyone, we don't have all day."
****
Dark clouds painted the sky. Day quickly turned into night. Odaiba became cold. High winds rushed through the city. Birds of all kinds, fled with fear. A great roar sounded from above, the roar of the thunder god. A bright white light covered the sky, but just for a moment. Buildings for miles plunged into darkness, as if that light stole their energy. Again, a bolt of white light hit, this time Odaiba Elementary. Sparks flew as computers caught fire. Flames engrossed the area the eight chosen children stood only moments before. One by one each computer exploded with a burst of fury. The gate to the digital world was destroyed.
****
It was just how Taichi remembered it. This is the way he remembered it when they first came to the digital world. The last time they were here, the place was a wreck, thanks to the Dark Masters. And he thought it would never get back to normal. Guess he was wrong. By the look of it, the digital world made a full recovery. You would have never known it was once torn apart.
"Where are they?"
Sora walked up and stood by Taichi's side. "I don't know. I don't see Biyomon."
Suddenly, the ground begun to shake. Then, as fast as it came, it was gone. Yamato comes up next to Sora. "Did you feel that?"
Sora turns and looks into his eyes. Her heart starts to beat faster. Without turning, Taichi replies. "What the hell was it?"
"I have no idea." Taking his arm, Yamato places it around Sora. Sora's face becomes hot and fleshed. She looks away from him, embarrassed. Taichi just glares at him. Yamato pays no attention to Taichi's glare as he pulls Sora closer.
"The gate closed!"
Taichi turns to see Koushirou running up. Mimi follows.
"The gate closed. But I'm sure it'll open when were ready to go. Weird things always happen like this."
"I wouldn't be to sure, Mimi. It may not reopen. Something doesn't seem right."
Mimi rolls her eyes. She points her finger and pokes Koushirou in the chest. "You worry too much."
"She has a point. It'll probably reopen, so don't worry about it," Yamato states as he pats Koushirou on the shoulder. Taking Sora's hand, they walk away.
"Who the hell does he think he is? He's just playing with her! I wish she saw that."
"I'm sorry, Taichi. I know you like her."
"Thanks Koushirou and I agree with you. Something's wrong, we should look out."
Off in the distance, Yamato was picking some flowers Sora had pointed out. Mimi noticed Taichi watching them.
"Taichi, Koushirou, I want some flowers."
A smile comes to Taichi's face. He bows. "Why yes your majesty. Koushirou, the princess wants flowers."
Mimi raises her head high as she links arms with Taichi and Koushirou. Laughing, they go off to pick flowers.
****
"Gomamon!"
Still, no luck. Jou had told Takeru that he would try to find Gomamon and the others. The odd thing was, he hadn't seen any of them nor had he seen any digimon. And what was that earthquake about? Something was definitely going on, and Jou wanted to know what. As he walked across the familiar land of the digital world, he wondered, just where could they all be? The complete silence of his surrounding sent chills up his spine.
"What's going on? Gomamon!"
He listened. Listened for anything that may help him. But what he heard was a soft rumble. The ground began to shake again. This time the ground broke open. What came out were cables.
****
"Takeru, what did you want to tell me?"
Away from everyone else, Takeru and Hikari stood behind a vending machine, starring at the ground. This was silly, but Takeru didn't know how to give Hikari the gift.
"I bought you something."
In Takeru's right extended hand was a small rectangular package. Surprised, Hikari blinked.
"For me?" That was a stupid question. Of course it was for her, but Hikari didn't know what else to say.
"Takeru, you didn't have to buy me anything."
Smiling, Hikari gently took the gift. She slowly opened it. It was a beautiful gold necklace. Attached was a golden angel. It sparkled as sunlight hit it. Hikari's smile grew and her face glowed. She looked at him. Takeru turned a bright red and looked down. He shifted his feet. Hikari moved closer.
"Here, let me help you put it on."
The necklace was handed to Takeru. He then placed it around Hikari's neck. It was fastened. She turned around and hugged Takeru.
"Thank you. I love it."
And they stood there.
****
Shades of crimson, rose and brilliant yellow wrapped the earth in a great field of blossoms. They were digital, but yet were so real. Sora took a deep breath. It was beautiful and so peaceful.
"Koushirou! I want that one!"
Well, almost. Sora let out a small giggle, as she watched Koushirou craw on his hands and knees.
"Mimi, they all look the same!"
"The pink one. There!" Mimi stood with one hand on her hip and the other flipped her hair. Taichi stood near by, laughing.
"Are you really that desperate?" Taichi asked, laughing harder.
Koushirou didn't say anything, he just got up and handed Mimi the flower. Mimi smiled. "Thank you, Koushirou."
Sora smiled as she continued to watch. "What a cute couple Mimi and Koushirou would make. Too bad Mimi lives in America," Sora whispered to Yamato, so only they would hear. "Yeah."
A strong wind picked up blowing the flower out of Mimi's hands. She ran after it. Bending down, she picks it up and notices something. She screams. A large cable came through the ground, destroying the land around it. Terrified, Mimi got up and ran back towards the group. She trips, falling down on the bed of flowers. Both Koushirou and Taichi rush to her aid. Round them, several other black cables break through ground and squirm around like snakes.
"Shit! Mimi get up! We've got to get out of here!" Taichi yells as he grabs Mimi's hand trying to help her up. The ground shakes. Electrical waves cover the sky. The once sunny atmosphere was dark. It was the beginning of the end.
****
A fallen figure laid in silence, the area around him sparked. Like files on a computer being put into the "trash bin", the land began to delete. When no land was left under Jou, he fell into the darkness of the real world.
****
A scream rang out as the digital world they all grew to love, disappeared before their eyes. Takeru and Hikari ran towards that scream, hoping it would lead them to the others. If they were all together, then maybe they could survive this. Together, they have survived so much. Being together was their only hope.
****
Tears poured down Sora's face, as she looked on at one of her best friends. He had jumped in front of her, having that cable go through him, instead of her. He had saved her life. And now he laid there, blood pouring out of the large wound in his side. He tried to speak; Sora hushed him, by putting one finger to his lips.
"Save your strength, please."
He smiled as he coughed up blood. His mouth opened. "Sora, I know you don't feel the same but. I love you. And whatever you do, I hope you're happy."
Closing his eyes, his body became limp in Sora's arms. Takeru and Hikari walked up. They were too late. Silent tears stained Hikari's face. Slowly she places both her hands over her mouth. She screams.
A Digimon Fan Fic written by: Miki-chan
Chapter One: Reunion
Dear Takeru-kun,
Hi, how are you? I've missed you. Those days in the digital world were awesome! I hated leaving Gatomon and the others behind when we left three years ago. Now it's time for our reunion! All digidestined and digimon together again. We've decided to meet at the computer lab at the elementary school. Please come. It would mean a lot to me if you did. Hope to see you there.
Love always,
Hikari
Takaishi Takeru was sitting on his bed as he finished reading the letter from his best friend, Yagami Hikari. He had read the letter several times. It's been three years since they had all been together. Thoughts clouded his mind. Thoughts of doubt, uncertainty, unknowing. Not knowing if the friends he had three years ago, were really his friends; if they were still his friends. And if they would even like him. It's these thoughts that sent Takeru into depression two years ago. He remained a loner, never opening himself up to people. Never showing them the "real" him. He had lost hope. Only a few weeks ago, did Takeru regain his hope, when his mother announced they were moving to Odaiba. Odaiba, just hearing it brought a smile to his face. Living there, he would be able to see his brother, Ishida Yamato, more often. They've been living separately since their parents divorced. And Takeru missed not having an older brother to look up to. Also, everyone else he had shared his adventures in the digital world with lived there. It was now the year 2002 and Takeru lived with his mom in Odaiba, Japan. They had only lived there for a few days when the letter from Hikari came in the mail. That was a week ago. Takeru scrambled, trying to put on his clothes on as fast as possible. He was going to be late to the event he had waited for.
"Takeru, hurry up!"
****
The streets glowed as the warm morning sun glistened off them. It was a nice day, or at least the start of one. Takeru lived only a few blocks away from Odaiba Elementary, so he walked. The area in which he lived was covered with apartment complexes. Everywhere you turned, you saw one. In a way, it was nice. Most of your friends lived near by. And if you ever needed sugar, you had many neighbors you could go to. Although there are many buildings, Odaiba has many trees too. Quite a few of these trees bear little flowers in the spring, an aspect the residents of Odaiba love, for they bring birds and butterflies. Odaiba is also known for its "cute little shops". Visitors to Odaiba love spending money in these shops. As Takeru rushed down the street, one of these shops caught his eye.
"Cute, Cute?"
He walked up to the window. Inside, he could see many toys, anywhere from Hello Kitty to DragonballZ action figures. Video games from the first Super Mario Brothers to Dead or Alive3. There were also cell phone accessories, board games, beanbag chairs, stuffed animals and jewelry. Takeru's mind raced as he spaced off.
"Oh, wow Takeru!" Hikari's face lit up as Takeru handed her a small gift. "You didn't have to get me anything." She gave him her biggest smile, walked up to him with her arms opened wide and hugged him.
Takeru shook his head, his sandy blonde hair falling in front of his deep blue eyes. He looked at the store door. A small neon sign was neatly attached. It read: Open.
****
The campus of Odaiba Elementary was silent. The only sounds heard came from a small room located down the main hallway. The sounds or voices, came from six students, only one of them attended the school. The current one speaking was Yagami Taichi. Taichi was sitting backwards in a chair, so his legs were wrapped around the backing. He was wearing lose fit, dark blue jeans and a white T-shirt. Taichi was also wearing goggles, which were resting on top of his head. Sitting next to him is 13-year-old Izumi Koushirou. Although Koushirou is a year younger than Taichi, Koushirou is much smarter than him, and works well with computers. Koushirou is wearing khaki shorts and a blue-checkered shirt. Taichi and Koushirou used to be on the same soccer team. That is until Koushirou quit. Taichi continued to play soccer and now is one of the better players in the league.
"So Yama-kun, I've heard you're in a band."
Leaning against one of the walls in the room is Ishida Yamato, Takeru's older brother.
"Yeah, the guys and I put a band together and now we do gigs. I play the guitar and I'm also the vocalist."
Dark baggy blue jeans and a black T-shirt clothed Yamato's body. Like Takeru, he also has sandy blonde hair and blue eyes. His deep voice and good looks make him irresistible towards the female race. And also get him into fights with his best friend, Taichi. Namely over Takenouchi Sora, who Taichi likes while Sora likes Yamato. Sora tries to get Yamato's attention but fails. It seems Yamato has other things to worry about. Like his band.
"You've always had a thing about music, huh?"
Sora is wearing a sunflower sundress. Her red hair has been put back with little hair clips. She has little make up on. Sora was never preppy, more tomboyish. But over the past three years, it seems Sora has let go of her boyish side. She would have never worn a dress before. Yamato looked at Sora and smiled.
"Yeah, I have. It's the only thing I can really express myself in."
"Wow. I thought you never liked expressing yourself. You were always too cool to show your feelings."
Kido Jou, the oldest out of the chosen. Jou is one of those people you can always trust. He's always there when you need him. He enjoys helping others, which is why he's studying to become a doctor. At first, he was doing it for his dad. Now he's learned to do it for himself, to become a doctor because he wants to, not because his dad wants him to.
"Well, I've grown up a bit."
"Hey guys!"
The door to the lab opens and in walks a girl wearing platform boots, miniskirt and a skintight top.
"Woah! Mimi, your hair!"
Tachikawa Mimi. The stereotype blonde, except that she's not blonde. Shortly after their adventures in the digital world, Mimi moved to New York in America. Her parents thought that if they moved there, Mimi would be safe from the "monsters". They were wrong.
"I see you haven't changed, Taichi."
A devilish grin appeared across Taichi's face. "Why pink?"
"Isn't that a little bright?" Koushirou added.
"I like it."
They turn to face Yagami Hikari, Taichi's younger sister, who had been sitting there quietly the whole time. Mimi smiled at Hikari.
"So, lets go! Sorry to keep you waiting but I had to change taxi drivers. The one who first picked me up smelled like fish and I was afeard that my clothes would end up smelling like fish and like gross! And when I called up a new driver, the fish-smelling dude wouldn't come open the door for me. So, I."
"Isn't someone missing?" Jou brought up.
"Takeru."
"Ummm, Yamato, didn't he come with you?"
"He doesn't live with me, Mimi."
Hikari turns and faces the door. She smiles.
"Gomen."
Takeru stood in the doorway, rubbing the back of his head. He looks around at everyone and smiles. Hikari jumps up from where she's sitting and runs over to the picnic basket her and Sora put together. She picks it up.
"Come on everyone, we don't have all day."
****
Dark clouds painted the sky. Day quickly turned into night. Odaiba became cold. High winds rushed through the city. Birds of all kinds, fled with fear. A great roar sounded from above, the roar of the thunder god. A bright white light covered the sky, but just for a moment. Buildings for miles plunged into darkness, as if that light stole their energy. Again, a bolt of white light hit, this time Odaiba Elementary. Sparks flew as computers caught fire. Flames engrossed the area the eight chosen children stood only moments before. One by one each computer exploded with a burst of fury. The gate to the digital world was destroyed.
****
It was just how Taichi remembered it. This is the way he remembered it when they first came to the digital world. The last time they were here, the place was a wreck, thanks to the Dark Masters. And he thought it would never get back to normal. Guess he was wrong. By the look of it, the digital world made a full recovery. You would have never known it was once torn apart.
"Where are they?"
Sora walked up and stood by Taichi's side. "I don't know. I don't see Biyomon."
Suddenly, the ground begun to shake. Then, as fast as it came, it was gone. Yamato comes up next to Sora. "Did you feel that?"
Sora turns and looks into his eyes. Her heart starts to beat faster. Without turning, Taichi replies. "What the hell was it?"
"I have no idea." Taking his arm, Yamato places it around Sora. Sora's face becomes hot and fleshed. She looks away from him, embarrassed. Taichi just glares at him. Yamato pays no attention to Taichi's glare as he pulls Sora closer.
"The gate closed!"
Taichi turns to see Koushirou running up. Mimi follows.
"The gate closed. But I'm sure it'll open when were ready to go. Weird things always happen like this."
"I wouldn't be to sure, Mimi. It may not reopen. Something doesn't seem right."
Mimi rolls her eyes. She points her finger and pokes Koushirou in the chest. "You worry too much."
"She has a point. It'll probably reopen, so don't worry about it," Yamato states as he pats Koushirou on the shoulder. Taking Sora's hand, they walk away.
"Who the hell does he think he is? He's just playing with her! I wish she saw that."
"I'm sorry, Taichi. I know you like her."
"Thanks Koushirou and I agree with you. Something's wrong, we should look out."
Off in the distance, Yamato was picking some flowers Sora had pointed out. Mimi noticed Taichi watching them.
"Taichi, Koushirou, I want some flowers."
A smile comes to Taichi's face. He bows. "Why yes your majesty. Koushirou, the princess wants flowers."
Mimi raises her head high as she links arms with Taichi and Koushirou. Laughing, they go off to pick flowers.
****
"Gomamon!"
Still, no luck. Jou had told Takeru that he would try to find Gomamon and the others. The odd thing was, he hadn't seen any of them nor had he seen any digimon. And what was that earthquake about? Something was definitely going on, and Jou wanted to know what. As he walked across the familiar land of the digital world, he wondered, just where could they all be? The complete silence of his surrounding sent chills up his spine.
"What's going on? Gomamon!"
He listened. Listened for anything that may help him. But what he heard was a soft rumble. The ground began to shake again. This time the ground broke open. What came out were cables.
****
"Takeru, what did you want to tell me?"
Away from everyone else, Takeru and Hikari stood behind a vending machine, starring at the ground. This was silly, but Takeru didn't know how to give Hikari the gift.
"I bought you something."
In Takeru's right extended hand was a small rectangular package. Surprised, Hikari blinked.
"For me?" That was a stupid question. Of course it was for her, but Hikari didn't know what else to say.
"Takeru, you didn't have to buy me anything."
Smiling, Hikari gently took the gift. She slowly opened it. It was a beautiful gold necklace. Attached was a golden angel. It sparkled as sunlight hit it. Hikari's smile grew and her face glowed. She looked at him. Takeru turned a bright red and looked down. He shifted his feet. Hikari moved closer.
"Here, let me help you put it on."
The necklace was handed to Takeru. He then placed it around Hikari's neck. It was fastened. She turned around and hugged Takeru.
"Thank you. I love it."
And they stood there.
****
Shades of crimson, rose and brilliant yellow wrapped the earth in a great field of blossoms. They were digital, but yet were so real. Sora took a deep breath. It was beautiful and so peaceful.
"Koushirou! I want that one!"
Well, almost. Sora let out a small giggle, as she watched Koushirou craw on his hands and knees.
"Mimi, they all look the same!"
"The pink one. There!" Mimi stood with one hand on her hip and the other flipped her hair. Taichi stood near by, laughing.
"Are you really that desperate?" Taichi asked, laughing harder.
Koushirou didn't say anything, he just got up and handed Mimi the flower. Mimi smiled. "Thank you, Koushirou."
Sora smiled as she continued to watch. "What a cute couple Mimi and Koushirou would make. Too bad Mimi lives in America," Sora whispered to Yamato, so only they would hear. "Yeah."
A strong wind picked up blowing the flower out of Mimi's hands. She ran after it. Bending down, she picks it up and notices something. She screams. A large cable came through the ground, destroying the land around it. Terrified, Mimi got up and ran back towards the group. She trips, falling down on the bed of flowers. Both Koushirou and Taichi rush to her aid. Round them, several other black cables break through ground and squirm around like snakes.
"Shit! Mimi get up! We've got to get out of here!" Taichi yells as he grabs Mimi's hand trying to help her up. The ground shakes. Electrical waves cover the sky. The once sunny atmosphere was dark. It was the beginning of the end.
****
A fallen figure laid in silence, the area around him sparked. Like files on a computer being put into the "trash bin", the land began to delete. When no land was left under Jou, he fell into the darkness of the real world.
****
A scream rang out as the digital world they all grew to love, disappeared before their eyes. Takeru and Hikari ran towards that scream, hoping it would lead them to the others. If they were all together, then maybe they could survive this. Together, they have survived so much. Being together was their only hope.
****
Tears poured down Sora's face, as she looked on at one of her best friends. He had jumped in front of her, having that cable go through him, instead of her. He had saved her life. And now he laid there, blood pouring out of the large wound in his side. He tried to speak; Sora hushed him, by putting one finger to his lips.
"Save your strength, please."
He smiled as he coughed up blood. His mouth opened. "Sora, I know you don't feel the same but. I love you. And whatever you do, I hope you're happy."
Closing his eyes, his body became limp in Sora's arms. Takeru and Hikari walked up. They were too late. Silent tears stained Hikari's face. Slowly she places both her hands over her mouth. She screams.
