Whatever the World May Bring
Here's the third chapter…
Oh, and Digimon doesn't belong to me otherwise Daisuke would have been dead long ago…but unfortunately, I still have to be nice to him in my stories out of my moral values. Oh and yes, Satoru is Ken.
In case you forgot, the paragraph from the last chapter is here to refresh your memory…
Satoru was confused at Takeru's emotions but suppressed it with his happiness for Daisuke being accepted by Massachusetts. Meanwhile, Takeru was punching his pillow. The only word that came to his mind was 'Why?' He sat down on his bed, defeated, and put his head in his hands. The world was not at ease.
The next day, was a Sunday. Hikari woke up early in the morning to ponder about the events of the days before. She shook her head, got up and dressed, and went to the kitchen to grab a quick breakfast. Then she was off to church Taichi and Sora in front of her… what a lovely view. Hikari met Miyako at the front of the church as they walked in and seated themselves in one of the middle pews. After a few minutes, the sermon began. The pastor walked to the front and started.
"And now, O Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord you God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord you God with all your heart and with all your soul.
-Deuteronomy chapter 10 verse 12. The verse basically says that we are to love God. Jesus was quoting Deuteronomy chapter 6 verse 5 when he gave the most important commandment in Matthew chapter 12 verse 30, "Love the Lord you God with all your might," If we are to love God, how can we do it if we are not loving? Love is more than just a feeling in the Bible. It's a decision to serve another person's interests. The only way is through God's help to make this decision "with all your heart." There was once a pastor who was faithful to God. He was a bachelor. One day at a conference, he met a lady, which happened to be the daughter of a pastor in which he knew well. The pastor conversed with the lady and they found out that they had a lot in common. After the conference ended, they became very good friends and kept in touch. A little while later, the pastor was flying to California to visit his pastor friend and his daughter. Before he left, the pastor prayed for safety and for something else. He asked the Lord to give him a sign. He asked the Lord that if the pastor's daughter was really meant for him, she would bake a cheesecake for him. You and I would probably think that this could never happen, but when the pastor arrived, and met his friend and his daughter, she said " I baked you a cheesecake. It might not be that great because I have never baked a cheesecake before." Only the Lord could have caused this to happen and the pastor's prayers were answered. He and his friend's daughter soon got married. Because he asked the Lord and trusted in him to make the decision, he loved his wife with all his heart. Let us bow down in prayer."
(A/N): Sorry bout the sermon but I had to make it in order for the story to work!
The story and one particular line stuck to Hikari from then on but she forgot about it when the church began the hymns.
After the church service, Miyako and Hikari went to a nearby coffee shop to grab a quick bite. They weren't too hungry. As they sat down, both with tea and a small muffin in hand, Miyako quietly asked Hikari
"Do you find any relevance in the pastor's sermon to your life?"
"No." was Hikari's response.
Miyako was wise in not talking any thing more of Hikari's relationship with Takeru.
"I'm leaving this Friday at 7:00 pm at the Kyoto Airport." Hikari said expressionlessly breaking the silence.
"Oh, well I'll make sure all the digi-destined can be there or at least give you a good-bye. Are you sure you'll be alright by yourself?"
"Don't be silly, Miyako! I'm 18 and I can very well take of myself. Anyway, Daisuke and Hitoru are boarding the same plane to Massachusetts with me. I'll be fine although I'm not that sure about Daisuke!" Hikari laughed cheering up suddenly.
"Yeah, as old as he is, he still is that immature little jerk that we can't change!"
The girls laughed in unison.
Daisuke walked Satoru back to his apartment. They were having an unusually gossip filled discussion.
"Listen Daisuke, you have a chance. I figured it out. Miyako told me some parts of it and I found out some bits and pieces for myself."
"Go on." Daisuke said slightly interested.
"Miyako told me that Hikari told her personally that she had dinner on Friday with Takeru," paused Satoru.
"How is that supposed to help me?"
"Let me finish! Takeru had a walk with Hikari on the beach and he asked Hikari to promise him that she would one day promise to be his wife but Hikari said that she couldn't promise him anything! Daisuke, you're going with her to Massachusetts, this is providence, I'm telling you!"
"She loves Takeru, Satoru. There's no two ways about it. I don't care what the scenario is or will be. She is being untrue to her heart."
"I know Miyako doesn't like me telling you this stuff but she told me Hikari said she tricked herself into thinking that she had loved Takeru all along."
"I don't care, Satoru! I know you're trying to help but this is it. The bottom line is there. Why is everyone too blind to see it? Hikari and Takeru love each other. I am non-existent in this tangled web of love!" Daisuke shouted in anger. He threw his beloved goggles on to the pavement as they cracked into two pieces. Then, he ran away to the park as little droplets of rain fell. They dotted his spiky nut-brown hair. Seeking refuge, he ran underneath a sakura blossom filled tree to wait out the rainstorm.
Miyako and Hikari walked out of the coffee shop.
"How bout a walk in the park?" Hikari asked.
"Sure. I need to relieve my tension. Exam marks are being posted tomorrow."
"Don't worry! You'll do great, after all you have been studying most of the time… about 50% and the rest is spent with Satoru!" Hikari responded jokingly.
"Thanks for the vote of confidence!" laughed Miyako.
They entered the park as the rain fell. Luckily, Hikari brought an umbrella as she was always prepared for the weather. As the girls walked along the path, they noticed someone leaning against the trunk of a tree. It was Daisuke.
"Miyako, take my umbrella and go home. I need to talk to Daisuke personally. If you don't mind, I'll catch up with you later. Okay?"
"Yeah, sure. Bye." responded Miyako half confusedly.
Hikari retreated underneath the pink interior of the tree's outstretches branches and sat down beside Daisuke.
"What are you doing here?" questioned Daisuke rather gruffly.
"That's the question I should be asking you."
"I'm here because I'm waiting out the storm and because you have betrayed yourself."
"What are you talking about?" demanded Hikari.
"I'm talking about you're relationship with Takeru."
"You know nothing, Daisuke, nothing. And even if you did, you have absolutely nothing to do with it." yelled Hikari bursting with anger.
"Listen to me, you know that Takeru loves you. And even if you deny it outside of yourself, your heart is in another place. Your heart belongs with Takeru whether you want to realize it or not. It's True."
"What I feel is untouchable, unknowable. You don't know me Daisuke, you don't."
"I do, Hikari," Daisuke started quietly, "because as soon as you're in Massachusetts, your heart will be half way across the world in Japan, with it's guardian, Takeru. Promise me one thing, Hikari, promise me you'll stay in Japan. Don't leave your heart, don't leave your soul, don't leave your dreams behind or turn your back on them." Daisuke rose and walked into the misty rain.
"You can't tell me where these things belong, because they belong to me, and only me!" yelled Hikari into the fog but she yelled at nothingness. She sat there and wept at the harshness of reality.
Later, Hikari went and visited Miyako at her apartment. She knocked on the door.
"Hello Hikari! I thought you'd never come! Come in!"
"Yeah, you probably want to know what happened with me and Daisuke."
"That and packing your things." Responded Miyako rather guiltily.
Hikari took a seat on Miyako's purple couch and just sat there emotionlessly. Then she quietly began.
"That stupid jerk thinks he can just tell me who I love and what to do with my life! He's not going to get anymore sympathy from me!"
"What did he tell you? That you love him and that you're making a mistake?" queried Miyako.
"Ironically, he said quite the opposite. He has the nerve to tell me that I truly love Takeru. How does he know about the conversation anyway? He said that I was just thinking the wrong things and that I would regret it as soon as I go to Massachusetts." Hikari said obviously a bit flustered.
"Hikari, I'll admit I told Satoru a few things about your conversation but I must also admit Daisuke is truthful and he finally has grown up. Listen, he is right. Stop deceiving yourself, Hikari, it just hurts more." Miyako surprisingly responded, shocking Hikari.
"So, my best friend is siding with the world that I'm up against! I don't get anybody's reasoning! I don't belong with Takeru because if I did, I myself would know. And another thing, Daisuke asked me not to go to Massachusetts. Why? He doesn't want me to get a good job?" Hikari defended herself much taken aback by Miyako's comments.
"He doesn't want to be tempted to love you because he truly understands you. He knows you love Takeru but you're the only one who doesn't."
"I don't believe you, or anyone else. Let's not talk about this anymore." Hikari said calmly slowly releasing her vent of anger in short breaths. Miyako was wise not to say another word. Miyako got her coat and walked to Hikari's apartment with Hikari to help her pack.
"Moshi moshi."
"Satoru, did you tell Daisuke anything about Hikari?" Miyako's worried voice came through the receiver of Satoru's telephone.
"Yes, I did. I'm sorry Miyako but he's my best friend. It would have been traitorous not to tell him."
"What did he say?" Miyako said nervously.
"You won't believe this but he actually denied the opportunity to get Hikari."
"Satoru Ichijouji! I am appalled. How could you even suggest that idea when Hikari obviously loves Takeru?"
"Miyako," pleaded Satoru, "I'm truly sorry but even though Daisuke loves her he keeps on denying it. I don't even understand. He broke his favourite goggles on the pavement and I'm fixing them right now."
"Okay, I'm sorry I got angry at you but I have a right. Hikari is my best friend and she's going to the States without love on Friday. I just hope I can change her mind before it's too late. Listen, I have to go now but I'll talk to you later, okay?"
"Sure, love you."
"Love you too, bye." giggled Miyako.
Takeru sat on his bed looking at the pictures, the precious memories he had shared with Hikari, but there was something missing. He sighed and took a picture ripping it in half.
"That picture," he says, "Represents my broken heart. There is no one for me but her. Her thriving beauty, her surpassing grace, her indescribable kindness and her wittiness. But I guess I'm just not good enough for her." and Takeru crumpled the picture halves and threw them heartlessly into the trash can.
It was Friday. The week had gone by in a breeze. Miyako had planned for all the digi-destined to meet at the Kyoto Airport at 7:00pm. Everyone was early. An anxious Hikari got out of her family's car and walked with Taichi to the boarding gate. It was a very busy airport but the group of digi-destined were quite visible among the crowds. Daisuke broke the silence.
"So, I guess this is it. Don't let us leave with the impression that our friends didn't care! Come on! Say your good-byes. It isn't that bad!" as soon as those words left Daisuke's mouth everyone was either crying, shaking someone's hand or hugging. Taichi, Mimi, Sora, Yamato, Jyou, Kousharo, Hikari, Takeru, Daisuke, Miyako, Satoru, and Iori.
(A/N): Um, I'm not exactly positive on the Japanese spelling of Joe and Izzy's names.
Hikari finally came to Takeru. They stared hard in each other's eyes with mutual understanding. No words were said, but somehow they understood that none should be said.
"Boarding flight 177. Last Call. Please proceed to gate 9. That's flight 177 at gate 9. Thank-you."
"Oh, that's my flight." said Hikari breaking the stare as she picked up her bag and followed Daisuke to gate 9. There she found Hitoru. Hikari looked back once more and shouted.
"Sayonara minna-san. I'll miss you."
Those last sweet words for three long years from Hikari echoed across the airport racing through Takeru's mind.
"I'll miss you too." Takeru whispered.
(A/N): Ack, ack, ack. This sucks, I know but I did it to satisfy readers. Reminder that this will turn out to be a takari no matter how bad it looks. And Miyako and Satoru are getting married! Ja ne.
Here's the third chapter…
Oh, and Digimon doesn't belong to me otherwise Daisuke would have been dead long ago…but unfortunately, I still have to be nice to him in my stories out of my moral values. Oh and yes, Satoru is Ken.
In case you forgot, the paragraph from the last chapter is here to refresh your memory…
Satoru was confused at Takeru's emotions but suppressed it with his happiness for Daisuke being accepted by Massachusetts. Meanwhile, Takeru was punching his pillow. The only word that came to his mind was 'Why?' He sat down on his bed, defeated, and put his head in his hands. The world was not at ease.
The next day, was a Sunday. Hikari woke up early in the morning to ponder about the events of the days before. She shook her head, got up and dressed, and went to the kitchen to grab a quick breakfast. Then she was off to church Taichi and Sora in front of her… what a lovely view. Hikari met Miyako at the front of the church as they walked in and seated themselves in one of the middle pews. After a few minutes, the sermon began. The pastor walked to the front and started.
"And now, O Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord you God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord you God with all your heart and with all your soul.
-Deuteronomy chapter 10 verse 12. The verse basically says that we are to love God. Jesus was quoting Deuteronomy chapter 6 verse 5 when he gave the most important commandment in Matthew chapter 12 verse 30, "Love the Lord you God with all your might," If we are to love God, how can we do it if we are not loving? Love is more than just a feeling in the Bible. It's a decision to serve another person's interests. The only way is through God's help to make this decision "with all your heart." There was once a pastor who was faithful to God. He was a bachelor. One day at a conference, he met a lady, which happened to be the daughter of a pastor in which he knew well. The pastor conversed with the lady and they found out that they had a lot in common. After the conference ended, they became very good friends and kept in touch. A little while later, the pastor was flying to California to visit his pastor friend and his daughter. Before he left, the pastor prayed for safety and for something else. He asked the Lord to give him a sign. He asked the Lord that if the pastor's daughter was really meant for him, she would bake a cheesecake for him. You and I would probably think that this could never happen, but when the pastor arrived, and met his friend and his daughter, she said " I baked you a cheesecake. It might not be that great because I have never baked a cheesecake before." Only the Lord could have caused this to happen and the pastor's prayers were answered. He and his friend's daughter soon got married. Because he asked the Lord and trusted in him to make the decision, he loved his wife with all his heart. Let us bow down in prayer."
(A/N): Sorry bout the sermon but I had to make it in order for the story to work!
The story and one particular line stuck to Hikari from then on but she forgot about it when the church began the hymns.
After the church service, Miyako and Hikari went to a nearby coffee shop to grab a quick bite. They weren't too hungry. As they sat down, both with tea and a small muffin in hand, Miyako quietly asked Hikari
"Do you find any relevance in the pastor's sermon to your life?"
"No." was Hikari's response.
Miyako was wise in not talking any thing more of Hikari's relationship with Takeru.
"I'm leaving this Friday at 7:00 pm at the Kyoto Airport." Hikari said expressionlessly breaking the silence.
"Oh, well I'll make sure all the digi-destined can be there or at least give you a good-bye. Are you sure you'll be alright by yourself?"
"Don't be silly, Miyako! I'm 18 and I can very well take of myself. Anyway, Daisuke and Hitoru are boarding the same plane to Massachusetts with me. I'll be fine although I'm not that sure about Daisuke!" Hikari laughed cheering up suddenly.
"Yeah, as old as he is, he still is that immature little jerk that we can't change!"
The girls laughed in unison.
Daisuke walked Satoru back to his apartment. They were having an unusually gossip filled discussion.
"Listen Daisuke, you have a chance. I figured it out. Miyako told me some parts of it and I found out some bits and pieces for myself."
"Go on." Daisuke said slightly interested.
"Miyako told me that Hikari told her personally that she had dinner on Friday with Takeru," paused Satoru.
"How is that supposed to help me?"
"Let me finish! Takeru had a walk with Hikari on the beach and he asked Hikari to promise him that she would one day promise to be his wife but Hikari said that she couldn't promise him anything! Daisuke, you're going with her to Massachusetts, this is providence, I'm telling you!"
"She loves Takeru, Satoru. There's no two ways about it. I don't care what the scenario is or will be. She is being untrue to her heart."
"I know Miyako doesn't like me telling you this stuff but she told me Hikari said she tricked herself into thinking that she had loved Takeru all along."
"I don't care, Satoru! I know you're trying to help but this is it. The bottom line is there. Why is everyone too blind to see it? Hikari and Takeru love each other. I am non-existent in this tangled web of love!" Daisuke shouted in anger. He threw his beloved goggles on to the pavement as they cracked into two pieces. Then, he ran away to the park as little droplets of rain fell. They dotted his spiky nut-brown hair. Seeking refuge, he ran underneath a sakura blossom filled tree to wait out the rainstorm.
Miyako and Hikari walked out of the coffee shop.
"How bout a walk in the park?" Hikari asked.
"Sure. I need to relieve my tension. Exam marks are being posted tomorrow."
"Don't worry! You'll do great, after all you have been studying most of the time… about 50% and the rest is spent with Satoru!" Hikari responded jokingly.
"Thanks for the vote of confidence!" laughed Miyako.
They entered the park as the rain fell. Luckily, Hikari brought an umbrella as she was always prepared for the weather. As the girls walked along the path, they noticed someone leaning against the trunk of a tree. It was Daisuke.
"Miyako, take my umbrella and go home. I need to talk to Daisuke personally. If you don't mind, I'll catch up with you later. Okay?"
"Yeah, sure. Bye." responded Miyako half confusedly.
Hikari retreated underneath the pink interior of the tree's outstretches branches and sat down beside Daisuke.
"What are you doing here?" questioned Daisuke rather gruffly.
"That's the question I should be asking you."
"I'm here because I'm waiting out the storm and because you have betrayed yourself."
"What are you talking about?" demanded Hikari.
"I'm talking about you're relationship with Takeru."
"You know nothing, Daisuke, nothing. And even if you did, you have absolutely nothing to do with it." yelled Hikari bursting with anger.
"Listen to me, you know that Takeru loves you. And even if you deny it outside of yourself, your heart is in another place. Your heart belongs with Takeru whether you want to realize it or not. It's True."
"What I feel is untouchable, unknowable. You don't know me Daisuke, you don't."
"I do, Hikari," Daisuke started quietly, "because as soon as you're in Massachusetts, your heart will be half way across the world in Japan, with it's guardian, Takeru. Promise me one thing, Hikari, promise me you'll stay in Japan. Don't leave your heart, don't leave your soul, don't leave your dreams behind or turn your back on them." Daisuke rose and walked into the misty rain.
"You can't tell me where these things belong, because they belong to me, and only me!" yelled Hikari into the fog but she yelled at nothingness. She sat there and wept at the harshness of reality.
Later, Hikari went and visited Miyako at her apartment. She knocked on the door.
"Hello Hikari! I thought you'd never come! Come in!"
"Yeah, you probably want to know what happened with me and Daisuke."
"That and packing your things." Responded Miyako rather guiltily.
Hikari took a seat on Miyako's purple couch and just sat there emotionlessly. Then she quietly began.
"That stupid jerk thinks he can just tell me who I love and what to do with my life! He's not going to get anymore sympathy from me!"
"What did he tell you? That you love him and that you're making a mistake?" queried Miyako.
"Ironically, he said quite the opposite. He has the nerve to tell me that I truly love Takeru. How does he know about the conversation anyway? He said that I was just thinking the wrong things and that I would regret it as soon as I go to Massachusetts." Hikari said obviously a bit flustered.
"Hikari, I'll admit I told Satoru a few things about your conversation but I must also admit Daisuke is truthful and he finally has grown up. Listen, he is right. Stop deceiving yourself, Hikari, it just hurts more." Miyako surprisingly responded, shocking Hikari.
"So, my best friend is siding with the world that I'm up against! I don't get anybody's reasoning! I don't belong with Takeru because if I did, I myself would know. And another thing, Daisuke asked me not to go to Massachusetts. Why? He doesn't want me to get a good job?" Hikari defended herself much taken aback by Miyako's comments.
"He doesn't want to be tempted to love you because he truly understands you. He knows you love Takeru but you're the only one who doesn't."
"I don't believe you, or anyone else. Let's not talk about this anymore." Hikari said calmly slowly releasing her vent of anger in short breaths. Miyako was wise not to say another word. Miyako got her coat and walked to Hikari's apartment with Hikari to help her pack.
"Moshi moshi."
"Satoru, did you tell Daisuke anything about Hikari?" Miyako's worried voice came through the receiver of Satoru's telephone.
"Yes, I did. I'm sorry Miyako but he's my best friend. It would have been traitorous not to tell him."
"What did he say?" Miyako said nervously.
"You won't believe this but he actually denied the opportunity to get Hikari."
"Satoru Ichijouji! I am appalled. How could you even suggest that idea when Hikari obviously loves Takeru?"
"Miyako," pleaded Satoru, "I'm truly sorry but even though Daisuke loves her he keeps on denying it. I don't even understand. He broke his favourite goggles on the pavement and I'm fixing them right now."
"Okay, I'm sorry I got angry at you but I have a right. Hikari is my best friend and she's going to the States without love on Friday. I just hope I can change her mind before it's too late. Listen, I have to go now but I'll talk to you later, okay?"
"Sure, love you."
"Love you too, bye." giggled Miyako.
Takeru sat on his bed looking at the pictures, the precious memories he had shared with Hikari, but there was something missing. He sighed and took a picture ripping it in half.
"That picture," he says, "Represents my broken heart. There is no one for me but her. Her thriving beauty, her surpassing grace, her indescribable kindness and her wittiness. But I guess I'm just not good enough for her." and Takeru crumpled the picture halves and threw them heartlessly into the trash can.
It was Friday. The week had gone by in a breeze. Miyako had planned for all the digi-destined to meet at the Kyoto Airport at 7:00pm. Everyone was early. An anxious Hikari got out of her family's car and walked with Taichi to the boarding gate. It was a very busy airport but the group of digi-destined were quite visible among the crowds. Daisuke broke the silence.
"So, I guess this is it. Don't let us leave with the impression that our friends didn't care! Come on! Say your good-byes. It isn't that bad!" as soon as those words left Daisuke's mouth everyone was either crying, shaking someone's hand or hugging. Taichi, Mimi, Sora, Yamato, Jyou, Kousharo, Hikari, Takeru, Daisuke, Miyako, Satoru, and Iori.
(A/N): Um, I'm not exactly positive on the Japanese spelling of Joe and Izzy's names.
Hikari finally came to Takeru. They stared hard in each other's eyes with mutual understanding. No words were said, but somehow they understood that none should be said.
"Boarding flight 177. Last Call. Please proceed to gate 9. That's flight 177 at gate 9. Thank-you."
"Oh, that's my flight." said Hikari breaking the stare as she picked up her bag and followed Daisuke to gate 9. There she found Hitoru. Hikari looked back once more and shouted.
"Sayonara minna-san. I'll miss you."
Those last sweet words for three long years from Hikari echoed across the airport racing through Takeru's mind.
"I'll miss you too." Takeru whispered.
(A/N): Ack, ack, ack. This sucks, I know but I did it to satisfy readers. Reminder that this will turn out to be a takari no matter how bad it looks. And Miyako and Satoru are getting married! Ja ne.