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Guardian Angel
Crazy Outing
by Crysie


Driving as slowly as possible wasn't the ideal way to try avoiding the park. It was rather lame and Kari even picked up on it as soon as I begun slowing down. Less then five minutes away, my heart plummeted against the window shield, leaving a bloody trail behind.

Or so I wished. I would rather be dead than having to see the others. Never answer the phone; that is the lesson of all of this.

There's TK. Kari pointed, a small smile grew on her face.

Don't tell me you like him, I said, pulling into a parking stall.

Heavens no! TK is my best friend, a brother - it wouldn't be right! Kari raised an eyebrow and laughed slightly. Besides, we would have been brother and sister in-laws if... if... never mind.

Don't say it. The harsh whisper of my voice and the tight gripping on the steering wheel seemed to cause Kari to smile at me apologetically and turn to get out of the car. I blinked and watched her run into TK's awaiting arms. Only then did I feel a painful stab in my heart; I wanted my blonde back.

A knock on the window car caused me to jump slightly and bounce back against the seat due to the secure safety belt biting against my chest.

Hey, you awake? Sora cooed softly, still tapping on the glass.

I forced a smile whilst unfastening my seat belt and stepping out of the car. She immediately wrapped her slender arms around my neck and began to hum quietly into my ear. My eyebrows furrowed and a frown replaced the neutral expression on my face. This wasn't right... Matt would always hum in my ear to attempt soothing me, but now Sora was. She's evil, that's what. She wants me and is trying to take Matt's place. I cannot let her.

Shoving her fragile body away, I ducked back into the car and fumbled in my pockets for the keys.

Sora yelled, running up to the car and banging the door fiercily. Unfortunately for me, the door was not locked and she opened it easily. What in the world are you doing?

By now, the other Digidestined surrounded Sora, and I felt like a hot new Barbie on display. Their eyes felt like fire burning into me, and I could not help but gasp and bury my head onto my lap.

Tai, it's us - your friends. We care about you. It was Sora who spoke yet again. I've been here for no more than two minutes and she's already tiring me.

You're evil! I began to shout, flinging my arms out in an attempt to shoo her away. It worked. She fell back and her eyes grew large. You just want to take Matt's place because you never liked me being gay with him! Too fucking bad for you!

That isn't true-

However, TK never let her finish speaking. Tai, no one here wants to hurt you and no is plotting against you. We just want to hang out with you like old times.

Old times... Images began to flash through my mind - images of making love to Matt whilst he groaned beneath me, of laughing with the Digidestined whilst Matt had his arms wrapped around my body, and of the times in the Digital World. All were old times - favorable times I would never regain back. He's dead. They're fading memories that should last me a life time, but won't. They always say memories will last forever, but they never do. Somehow, they fade into a dark void in the pit of your stomach. Slowly - over a long period of years - the void grows too strongly and reigns out of control. And suddenly, you're dead, being buried six feet under.

Tai! Please, Kari begged, tears running down her face.

I snapped, hitting the edge of my steering wheel.

Just stop it! Come out and have a picnic with us. Her voice was a mere whisper, barely hovering over the sounds of cars driving by and daily life as it was.

Just like old times? I sneered.

Joe nodded and took a step forward, attempting contact with my arm. I glowered at it as a small ball of rage filled inside of me. He's much too close... He'll turn into an evil snake with wild fangs that will piece into my wrist, draining every drop of blood I have. Now I realize he's a vampire, not a snake. They don't want my blood. Shaking my head, the image of Joe as a vampire faded as he reppeared in his usual state of neatly kept hair and small-framed glasses.

It'll never be the same! Don't you all fucking know it?! Sora is going to try replacing Matt and you all think I'm fucking crazy!

We don't think you're crazy, Izzy said gently, letting go of Yolei's hand and taking a step beside Joe. We just want to spend some time with you.

They'll hurt you. The voice was a mere whisper and I shuddered. Get in the car, Kari.

But Tai-

Get. In. The. Fucking. Car! I said through clenched teeth.

She began to cry and shook TK's grasp around her shoulders. She mouthed something to him that I was unsure of before climbing into the passenger seat next to me. When closing the door, I stepped on the gas peddle and veered off. Kari was looking back, still crying hysterically.

Would you shut up? I yelled, reaching forward and turning the knob of the volume. Music began to blare, barely drowning out the sound of Kari crying. She only sobbed louder.

I turned sharply at a corner, which caused Kari to collapse against me. There wasn't a care in the world to where I headed; I was just driving, making reckless turns and stops. Cars honked and Kari continued to scream as loud as possible. Everything was beginning to blur: the cars, streets, Kari, and the various sounds around me. Tears poured out of my eyes and a sob escaped my lips as I lifted my hand to cover my face.

Kari yelled, but I didn't answer her. New sounds added to the others. Unpleasant sounds. Tires screeching. More anonymous honks. Screaming from Kari. Pure crying from me.

It all stopped in what seemed like forever, yet appeared like a second. When this occured, silence followed and I lifted my head to see the results of my actions.

A car was smashed against Kari's side, leaving her still with eyes shut and cuts covering her face and neck. A gasp escaped my throat as I climbed over to her and checked for a pulse. There was one, thankfully. I closed my eyes and sighed deeply, waiting for the sounds of sirens to appear.

***

Where's my baby?!

Other various sounds followed that, such as the sounds of doctors shouting directions and metals clinking. My eyes opened slowly and they met with a pair of bright green ones.

You're going to be just fine, the owner of the eyes said. Your parents are here too.

Where am I? I asked, my voice cracking and sounding as if it were run over.

The emergency ward at the hospital. We'll move you into a more suitable room soon.

The car accident. I was in a car accident. The realization struck that I wasn't the only one in it. Kari... Where's my sister?

I'm not sure. Would you like to me to find that out for you?

Of course! I snapped.

She gave a small smile as she continued to wheel me into a white room. As she left, she said, I'll go find out and your parents will be in here shortly.

When she shut the door, I immediately noticed it was much quieter. There wasn't the sounds of nurses and patients screaming, nor victim's family and friend's screaming either.

[Kari's fine.]

I turned to see Matt sitting in the chair next to my bedside, giving me a soft smile. My acceptance to his presence was grateful and I wanted him to hold my hand, but he never did. How do you know?

[I just do. She's just badly cut and you both will be out of here by tomorrow.]

My anger began to flare, but didn't last for long; relief flooded me, instead. How do you know all of this, though?

[I can see into the future, of course.] Matt stuck his head high in proudness, laughing slightly.

Really? When will I die? I asked, really hoping it was some time soon.

Matt's head tilted and he stuck out his tongue. [Okay, okay. I heard the doctor's talking about it to your parents.]

A little disappointment struck me, but it also doesn't matter, I suppose.

Tai, honey, who were you talking to?

My head rose to see my mother and father standing in the doorway, both looking tired, distressed, and concerned.

No one. To quickly change the subject, I asked, Is Kari awake yet?

Both shook there head and had taken seats where Matt was - or had - been sitting. He was gone. I always felt a tad anxious when he disappeared like that, mainly for the fear of him not returning.

Are you all right, honey? my mother asked, her hand covering my forehead.

I nodded and closed my eyes, beginning to enjoy the little attention I was receiving.

You and your sister will be out of here by tomorrow, my father said cheerfully.

Yet again, I nodded and began to fall asleep in the peaceful presence of my parents.

***

It didn't take much time to change into clothes my parents brought from home and sneak away from all the doctors, and my parents, who were fretting over me, to sneak into Kari's room. The room was dim and quiet as I shut the door behind me, and a small figure was disclosed on a bed.

I whispered, for the fear of any noise. It was so quiet; almost eerie.

She didn't reply and I whispered her name once again, hoping for a reply. Nothing. Not a stir from her bed or the sweet voice being cheerful as it usually is. Nothing. I wanted some sort of reaction, and it did occur to me that she could be sleeping, but her breathing wasn't consistent as one's usually is when sleeping.

Please talk to me.

she said, her voice dull and monotone.

Because I want to make sure you're okay and well, I - to apologize. I took a seat beside her and was tempted to take her hand in mine, but it wasn't the right time or atmosphere.

Just shut up. She turned towards me with a frown on her face.

I'm sorry-

Sorry for what? For leaving me with these hideous marks because of your craziness! Or, how about for screaming at the others? Huh? Huh? What are you sorry for?! She balled her tiny fists and banged them repeatedly against the bed as she spoke each word.

Fo––for everything, I said weakly.

Why are you acting like this? You're crazy! she yelled.

I am not! And hush, the nurses will hear you, I said, grabbing a hold of her wrist.

She squirmed and banged my hand against the armrest of my chair in an attempt to free herself. Let go of me!

Kari, please-

I hate you.

I gasped and immediately let go of her wrist. My mouth fell open as I stalked out of the room, not turning back for even a second.

Yagami Hikari hated me.

End of Chapter 5

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