Bed of Roses
By Carter Tachikawa
(Wazzup?! This here is my third songfic, which is sort of a Takari. Izzy and Joe kind of play the supporting roles although Izzy is more seen. I don't believe in serious relationships between eight- year olds so TK and Kari are 17. Let's see...I don't own the characters of Digimon. I also don't own the song "Bed of Roses" by Bon Jovi. Jon Bon Jovi wrote the lyrics. Enjoy the story.)
Sitting here wasted and wounded at this old piano.
Trying hard to capture the morning,
This moment I don't know.
* * *
Takeru Takaishi walked back home after serving another day of detention. He felt terrible considering the fact that he wanted to talk with Hikari Kamiya and never got a chance at all this week. His teacher was making him 'serve time' for supposedly 'cheating on his math test' but TK was innocent. His teacher didn't buy it. Maybe cause she literally disliked him. Kari, however, didn't believe so. Every week she wanted to see him and every week, he let her down. Sighing, he continued his walk as the crisp autumn leaves fell on the ground. He still needed to buy a birthday present for his friend Joe Kido, who was turning 21. Everyone else had his or her gift but him. Kari was upset at him for that too. He'd promised to go shopping with her but didn't. His detention was for three very long weeks. Hopefully, tomorrow would be his last day.
* * *
Cause a bottle of vodka's still lodged in my head.
And some blonde gave me nightmares,
I think that she's still in my bed.
As I dream about movies they won't make of me when I'm dead.
* * *
"Why couldn't I be like Matt?" TK asked out loud. Matt was the one that everyone respected and every girl adored. He wasn't a procrastinator like his little brother. Matt would know ways to sneak out of detention. TK wished he had Matt's cleverness. It would be helpful in this situation. But that wasn't important. He needed a gift for Joe. But what could he buy? He was broke as usual. There was nothing good at the dollar store. Besides, Joe deserved more than a dollar's worth of a gift. He was always there for the Digidestined when they needed him. TK thought about asking Kari for some dough but she probably wouldn't give him any. She wouldn't have gotten over the fact that TK had ditched her for the past few weeks. She already told him to forget about shopping cause she already had her gift.
* * *
"I wasn't happy, TK. I waited for you for thirty minutes", she had said.
"Kari, babe, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to ditch you."
"Then what were you doing?"
"I..." TK couldn't finish his sentence. Kari always wanted the truth but she'd be upset to hear about him 'cheating'. It would be hard to explain his situation to her. He shook the thought out of his head. Joe still needed a present. He wanted to give Joe something real special. Maybe that was the key to winning Kari's forgiveness.
* * *
With an iron clad fist, I wake up to French kiss the morning.
While some marching band keeps it's own beat in my head while we're talking.
About all of the things that I longed to believe
About love, the truth, and what you mean to me
And the truth is...
Baby, you're all that I need.
* * *
TK pulled out a cigarette and his lighter from his pocket. This was another thing Kari despised. She didn't like smoking at all. TK had tried many times to quit but he just couldn't. He had been suspended for smoking too so he never did it unless he was alone. It wasn't like he did it every day. Only when he was depressed. He thought Kari would be okay with it when he took her out to dinner last week. They had a good time until he pulled out his cigarette. Kari looked at him in disgust.
"TK", she had begun, "I don't like guys that smoke."
"Um...of course you don't! This is Matt's", he lamely explained. "I'm wearing his pants and he must have left his cigarette in his pocket."
Kari accepted his excuse but she was a little skeptical. Not that he blamed her. Matt wasn't the type to smoke either. Maybe Kari knew he was lying but decided to believe him anyway. TK sighed as he lit the cigarette and took a long drag from it. Joe's present was still bothering him. What could he get his friend? Joe was very picky sometimes but at least not as picky as Mimi could be. Still buying a present for Mimi was easier than buying one for Joe. The bad thing was that Joe's birthday was tomorrow and he still had nothing. Almost all the stores were closed. Should he make something? No, Joe deserved better. Besides, TK had no creative bones in his body. If he were Matt, then yes, he'd have a present in a heartbeat. Matt wrote songs of all kinds and could sing like anything! Sadly, TK took another drag and kept on walking. Not only did he not have a present, Kari still wouldn't talk to him. It was his fault but he couldn't help it. Maybe he wasn't all that she wanted him to be. Not like the Takeru Takaishi she'd known earlier in her life.
* * *
I want to lay you down in a bed of roses.
For tonight I'll sleep on a bed of nails.
I want to be just as close as the Holy Ghost is
And lay you down in a bed of roses.
* * *
"Hey! TK!"
TK turned to see Izzy drive up in his car. Quickly, he hid the cigarette behind his back and walked over to his friend.
"Hi, Izzy", he greeted.
"TK, I can see the trail of smoke behind you. You were smoking again, right?"
TK sighed. "You're too smart. Yeah, I'm smoking. But that's only cause I'm too depressed, Izzy. Kari hates my guts and I still don't have Joe's present."
"Okay, take it from the top. I might be able to help."
TK recounted his sob story back to Izzy, taking a couple of puffs of his cigarette while doing so. Izzy inched away.
"Put that cigarette out, TK. I can't stand it when people smoke."
"Just like Kari", TK put his cigarette out. "So you see my situation? What do I do, Izzy? Where will I get a present at this time?"
"Well, I know some places still open downtown. You want to come?"
"Sure. Thanks a lot", TK slid into the passenger seat and Izzy drove off. "I'm sure Mom won't mind if I'm a little late for dinner. What did you get for Joe, Izzy?"
"This computer game he really wanted. I'll tell you what the others brought too. Mimi got him some cologne that he's not allergic to (TK looked shocked) and Sora brought him a book of poetry. Tai got Joe a tie (TK laughed when he heard that), Matt gave him a CD, Davis brought him a gift certificate to sporting goods store, Yolie got him aftershave, Cody brought him free movie passes to any movie he likes, Ken bought him a gift certificate to the bookstore, and Kari..." Izzy's voice trailed off.
"What did Kari buy?"
"I don't know. She still hasn't told me."
"I can bet you that whatever it is, it's better than anything I'll ever buy her."
* * *
Now I'm so far away, each step that I take is on my way home.
A king's ransom in dimes I'd pay just to see through this payphone.
* * *
TK and Izzy looked around in every shop downtown but unfortunately they came up with nothing. TK was feeling bluer than ever.
"TK!"
TK turned to find Kari running up to him.
"Hi Kari!" Izzy greeted her.
"Hi TK! Hi Izzy! How are you?"
"Okay", TK replied. "What are you doing here?"
"Me? I...was just shopping. That's all."
"This late?"
"I let my family know where I was."
"You ready for Joe's party tomorrow?" Izzy asked.
"You bet! You got your gifts?"
"Yes."
"Yeah, me too." TK lied.
"That's good. Well, I'll see you tomorrow. Bye!" With that, Kari made her way over to her silver car. TK watched her as she put her bags in the trunk, slip into the driver's seat, start up the engine, and drive away. Izzy placed a hand on the younger boy's shoulder.
"Let's go. Everything's starting to close", he said.
"I still got nothing", TK moaned. "I'm a loser."
* * *
But I run out of time or it's hard to get through.
'Till the bird on the wire flies me back to you.
I'll just close my eyes and whisper
"Baby, blind love is true."
* * *
Izzy finally made it to TK's house. "Here you go."
"Come inside, Izzy. I'm going to be bored tonight."
"Well...I guess it's okay. But I can only stay for dinner."
TK opened the front door to be greeted by a note from his mom.
TK,
I'm going out of town tonight. There's money on the counter for you to order pizza with. Matt and Kari called earlier today. They want you to call them back. Be good, son. I'll be back tomorrow morning. Call Dad or the Kamiya's if something is wrong. Take care.
Love you,
Mom
"Does pizza sound good to you?" TK asked.
"Fine."
"Kari wants me to call her. I wonder what for."
"You won't find out until you do."
* * *
I want to lay you down on a bed of roses.
For tonight, I'll sleep on a bed of nails.
I want to be just as close as the Holy Ghost
And lay you down in a bed of roses.
* * *
"You're right." TK nodded. "It's time to call Kari." Picking up the phone, TK dialed Kari's number.
"Hello?" Tai picked it up.
"Tai...it's TK. Is Kari there?"
"Hold on a sec."
TK waited for a long time as he listened to Tai call his sister and then Kari answered. "Hello?"
"Kari?"
"TK, hi. What's up?"
"Did you call me?"
"I wanted you to check your email. I got a message that I can't understand. I think it came from Gennai."
"Gennai? You mean the Gennai in the Digital World?"
"How many other Gennai's do you know, genius?"
"Good point. I'll check my email, okay?"
"Okay...TK?"
"Hmm?"
"What did you buy Joe?"
"Um...I don't want to reveal it."
"Come on! You can tell me!"
"No!"
"No?"
"Kari, listen, I got to do something. See you."
"You don't have a present, do you?"
TK hung up on her.
"That wasn't a smart move", Izzy said.
"We got to go upstairs", TK said running. "Kari said she got an email from Gennai! She wants to know if I got it too."
"Gennai?"
"Come on, Izzy! You got to follow me!"
"Okay, okay, I'm coming!"
* * *
Now this hotel bar hangover's whisky's gone dry
The barkeeper's wig's crooked and she's giving me the eye
Well, I might have said yeah
But I laughed so hard I think I died
* * *
"Okay, I'm online", TK said. "Now, to check my mail."
He went to yahoo.com and opened his inbox. Sure enough, there was a message from someone he never heard of.
"Careful, TK. It may be a virus", Izzy warned.
"I'll be careful."
TK opened it up and for some strange reason he understood it. This was what it said:
To: smokeyboy@yahoo.com , pinkpink@lycos.com, tstar@earthlink.net, bighaironhead@yahoo.com, rebelwithout_acause@hotmail.com, alleries@aol.com, meekoluvr@lycos.com, prodigious410@earthlink.net, yolei8@usa.com, hidac@aol.com, goggles@hotmail.com, bgenius@excite.com
RE: Good News Digidestined
Hello, Digidestined! I have wonderful news. You remember I said sometime ago that you may never see the Digimon again because the gate is now sealed. Guess what?! I'm wrong! You may visit Digiworld from now to whenever for the rest of your lives. Gennai
"Prodigious!" Izzy exclaimed.
TK smiled. "I just got it."
"Huh?"
"I got it! I found Joe's present! Izzy, I need your help! I found out what to give Joe and how to gain Kari's forgiveness! Now listen", TK whispered something in Izzy's ear who slowly started to smile.
"Good plan. I think I know what we should do."
* * *
"Happy Birthday, Joe!" exclaimed Sora.
"Thanks, guys. You make me blush." Joe said blushing.
"I wish I had bought you something better..." Ken began.
"Oh, don't worry about it. I like your gift."
"You sure you're not allergic to cake, Joe?" Tai teased.
"I know I'm not. I love the presents. TK...Kari...where are yours?"
"You go first", TK told Kari. "Mine's is big."
Kari turned pink. "I'd rather not."
"Come on, Kar! Do it."
"No. TK, you may give him your gift."
"You don't have one, do you?"
Kari looked down.
"No...no, I'm sorry. I don't have a gift."
"Kari, it's okay..."
"No, it's not! I had all this week to buy Joe a present and I didn't. TK, I lied and I'm sorry. I never bought a present. Forgive me."
"Kari...I'm fine. I don't mind about presents."
"Actually, she did get you a present!" TK jumped up. "She's just kidding!"
"Huh?" Kari was confused.
"You silly goose, you forgot the present you bought Joe! Come on, it's upstairs. It's a big present for all of you actually so close your eyes. Izzy and I will guide you."
"TK, what are you doing?" Kari hissed.
TK winked at Izzy.
"Come on, everyone. Up this way", Izzy led the Digidestined upstairs to where the computer was. "Pull out your digivice and don't open those eyes."
"Why?" asked Cody
"Just do it."
"Is this what I think it is?" Ken asked.
"You won't know until you do what I say."
Everyone did.
"Digiport open", TK whispered. The next thing he knew, they were in Digiworld.
* * *
Now as you close your eyes, you know I'll be thinking about you
While my mistress she calls me, to stand in her spotlight again
Tonight I won't be alone. You know that don't mean I'm not lonely.
I got nothing to prove towards you that I'd die to defend.
* * *
"What the..." Tai asked.
"Open your eyes", TK instructed. "You first, Joe."
Joe opened them and gasped.
"Happy Birthday, Joe!" Gomamon exclaimed.
"Happy Birthday, Joe!" the rest of the Digimon added.
"TK...you...how?"
"What?" Mimi opened her eyes. "We're back!"
"Amazing!!!!" Ken stood wide-eyed.
"TK..." Kari was speechless.
"We made a cake for you!" Patamon added.
"TK...this is the best thing anyone can give me! Thank you, TK! Thank you, Kari! You two are the best!"
"I helped them", Izzy added with a wink.
"We're back", Yolei said with a tinge of bliss in her voice.
"You are indeed!" Hawkmon said.
"Hawkmon!" Yolei hugged him.
Everyone had a joyous reunion with his or her Digimon. TK chatted with Patamon for a long time until Kari showed up.
"TK?"
"Hmm?" TK looked up.
"Can I talk to you?"
"Yeah. Patamon, this is private."
"I can take a hint." Patamon smiled and flapped away.
Kari sat down. "TK...thanks for covering for me."
"Anytime."
"I also want to apologize. I've been mean to you and I'm sorry."
"You're not mean. I just wasn't being a good boyfriend."
"You're not a good boyfriend, TK. You are a great boyfriend."
"Thank you, Kari."
"I'm glad that we have each other."
"Me too."
"TK...I don't care what you do. I know why you missed my meetings. And you're innocent. I had a talk with your teacher and I cleared your name."
"Why?"
"Because...I love you."
"Kari..."
"I love you."
"I love you too", TK leaned over and kissed her.
"WHOOOOO!!!!!!!" everyone whooped.
"GO AWAY!!!!!" TK and Kari yelled. "This is private!"
"Sorry", they grinned and left.
"Let's pick up where we left off." TK said.
"Good idea", Kari kissed him and neither one could have been happier.
* * *
I want to lay you down on a bed of roses.
For tonight I'll sleep on a bed of nails
I want to be just as close as the Holy Ghost is
And lay you down...on a bed of roses.
* * *
Okay, this was my Takari. Next up...MY MIMOE!!!!! Review. Carter
Raven_DeLuca@excite.com
By Carter Tachikawa
(Wazzup?! This here is my third songfic, which is sort of a Takari. Izzy and Joe kind of play the supporting roles although Izzy is more seen. I don't believe in serious relationships between eight- year olds so TK and Kari are 17. Let's see...I don't own the characters of Digimon. I also don't own the song "Bed of Roses" by Bon Jovi. Jon Bon Jovi wrote the lyrics. Enjoy the story.)
Sitting here wasted and wounded at this old piano.
Trying hard to capture the morning,
This moment I don't know.
* * *
Takeru Takaishi walked back home after serving another day of detention. He felt terrible considering the fact that he wanted to talk with Hikari Kamiya and never got a chance at all this week. His teacher was making him 'serve time' for supposedly 'cheating on his math test' but TK was innocent. His teacher didn't buy it. Maybe cause she literally disliked him. Kari, however, didn't believe so. Every week she wanted to see him and every week, he let her down. Sighing, he continued his walk as the crisp autumn leaves fell on the ground. He still needed to buy a birthday present for his friend Joe Kido, who was turning 21. Everyone else had his or her gift but him. Kari was upset at him for that too. He'd promised to go shopping with her but didn't. His detention was for three very long weeks. Hopefully, tomorrow would be his last day.
* * *
Cause a bottle of vodka's still lodged in my head.
And some blonde gave me nightmares,
I think that she's still in my bed.
As I dream about movies they won't make of me when I'm dead.
* * *
"Why couldn't I be like Matt?" TK asked out loud. Matt was the one that everyone respected and every girl adored. He wasn't a procrastinator like his little brother. Matt would know ways to sneak out of detention. TK wished he had Matt's cleverness. It would be helpful in this situation. But that wasn't important. He needed a gift for Joe. But what could he buy? He was broke as usual. There was nothing good at the dollar store. Besides, Joe deserved more than a dollar's worth of a gift. He was always there for the Digidestined when they needed him. TK thought about asking Kari for some dough but she probably wouldn't give him any. She wouldn't have gotten over the fact that TK had ditched her for the past few weeks. She already told him to forget about shopping cause she already had her gift.
* * *
"I wasn't happy, TK. I waited for you for thirty minutes", she had said.
"Kari, babe, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to ditch you."
"Then what were you doing?"
"I..." TK couldn't finish his sentence. Kari always wanted the truth but she'd be upset to hear about him 'cheating'. It would be hard to explain his situation to her. He shook the thought out of his head. Joe still needed a present. He wanted to give Joe something real special. Maybe that was the key to winning Kari's forgiveness.
* * *
With an iron clad fist, I wake up to French kiss the morning.
While some marching band keeps it's own beat in my head while we're talking.
About all of the things that I longed to believe
About love, the truth, and what you mean to me
And the truth is...
Baby, you're all that I need.
* * *
TK pulled out a cigarette and his lighter from his pocket. This was another thing Kari despised. She didn't like smoking at all. TK had tried many times to quit but he just couldn't. He had been suspended for smoking too so he never did it unless he was alone. It wasn't like he did it every day. Only when he was depressed. He thought Kari would be okay with it when he took her out to dinner last week. They had a good time until he pulled out his cigarette. Kari looked at him in disgust.
"TK", she had begun, "I don't like guys that smoke."
"Um...of course you don't! This is Matt's", he lamely explained. "I'm wearing his pants and he must have left his cigarette in his pocket."
Kari accepted his excuse but she was a little skeptical. Not that he blamed her. Matt wasn't the type to smoke either. Maybe Kari knew he was lying but decided to believe him anyway. TK sighed as he lit the cigarette and took a long drag from it. Joe's present was still bothering him. What could he get his friend? Joe was very picky sometimes but at least not as picky as Mimi could be. Still buying a present for Mimi was easier than buying one for Joe. The bad thing was that Joe's birthday was tomorrow and he still had nothing. Almost all the stores were closed. Should he make something? No, Joe deserved better. Besides, TK had no creative bones in his body. If he were Matt, then yes, he'd have a present in a heartbeat. Matt wrote songs of all kinds and could sing like anything! Sadly, TK took another drag and kept on walking. Not only did he not have a present, Kari still wouldn't talk to him. It was his fault but he couldn't help it. Maybe he wasn't all that she wanted him to be. Not like the Takeru Takaishi she'd known earlier in her life.
* * *
I want to lay you down in a bed of roses.
For tonight I'll sleep on a bed of nails.
I want to be just as close as the Holy Ghost is
And lay you down in a bed of roses.
* * *
"Hey! TK!"
TK turned to see Izzy drive up in his car. Quickly, he hid the cigarette behind his back and walked over to his friend.
"Hi, Izzy", he greeted.
"TK, I can see the trail of smoke behind you. You were smoking again, right?"
TK sighed. "You're too smart. Yeah, I'm smoking. But that's only cause I'm too depressed, Izzy. Kari hates my guts and I still don't have Joe's present."
"Okay, take it from the top. I might be able to help."
TK recounted his sob story back to Izzy, taking a couple of puffs of his cigarette while doing so. Izzy inched away.
"Put that cigarette out, TK. I can't stand it when people smoke."
"Just like Kari", TK put his cigarette out. "So you see my situation? What do I do, Izzy? Where will I get a present at this time?"
"Well, I know some places still open downtown. You want to come?"
"Sure. Thanks a lot", TK slid into the passenger seat and Izzy drove off. "I'm sure Mom won't mind if I'm a little late for dinner. What did you get for Joe, Izzy?"
"This computer game he really wanted. I'll tell you what the others brought too. Mimi got him some cologne that he's not allergic to (TK looked shocked) and Sora brought him a book of poetry. Tai got Joe a tie (TK laughed when he heard that), Matt gave him a CD, Davis brought him a gift certificate to sporting goods store, Yolie got him aftershave, Cody brought him free movie passes to any movie he likes, Ken bought him a gift certificate to the bookstore, and Kari..." Izzy's voice trailed off.
"What did Kari buy?"
"I don't know. She still hasn't told me."
"I can bet you that whatever it is, it's better than anything I'll ever buy her."
* * *
Now I'm so far away, each step that I take is on my way home.
A king's ransom in dimes I'd pay just to see through this payphone.
* * *
TK and Izzy looked around in every shop downtown but unfortunately they came up with nothing. TK was feeling bluer than ever.
"TK!"
TK turned to find Kari running up to him.
"Hi Kari!" Izzy greeted her.
"Hi TK! Hi Izzy! How are you?"
"Okay", TK replied. "What are you doing here?"
"Me? I...was just shopping. That's all."
"This late?"
"I let my family know where I was."
"You ready for Joe's party tomorrow?" Izzy asked.
"You bet! You got your gifts?"
"Yes."
"Yeah, me too." TK lied.
"That's good. Well, I'll see you tomorrow. Bye!" With that, Kari made her way over to her silver car. TK watched her as she put her bags in the trunk, slip into the driver's seat, start up the engine, and drive away. Izzy placed a hand on the younger boy's shoulder.
"Let's go. Everything's starting to close", he said.
"I still got nothing", TK moaned. "I'm a loser."
* * *
But I run out of time or it's hard to get through.
'Till the bird on the wire flies me back to you.
I'll just close my eyes and whisper
"Baby, blind love is true."
* * *
Izzy finally made it to TK's house. "Here you go."
"Come inside, Izzy. I'm going to be bored tonight."
"Well...I guess it's okay. But I can only stay for dinner."
TK opened the front door to be greeted by a note from his mom.
TK,
I'm going out of town tonight. There's money on the counter for you to order pizza with. Matt and Kari called earlier today. They want you to call them back. Be good, son. I'll be back tomorrow morning. Call Dad or the Kamiya's if something is wrong. Take care.
Love you,
Mom
"Does pizza sound good to you?" TK asked.
"Fine."
"Kari wants me to call her. I wonder what for."
"You won't find out until you do."
* * *
I want to lay you down on a bed of roses.
For tonight, I'll sleep on a bed of nails.
I want to be just as close as the Holy Ghost
And lay you down in a bed of roses.
* * *
"You're right." TK nodded. "It's time to call Kari." Picking up the phone, TK dialed Kari's number.
"Hello?" Tai picked it up.
"Tai...it's TK. Is Kari there?"
"Hold on a sec."
TK waited for a long time as he listened to Tai call his sister and then Kari answered. "Hello?"
"Kari?"
"TK, hi. What's up?"
"Did you call me?"
"I wanted you to check your email. I got a message that I can't understand. I think it came from Gennai."
"Gennai? You mean the Gennai in the Digital World?"
"How many other Gennai's do you know, genius?"
"Good point. I'll check my email, okay?"
"Okay...TK?"
"Hmm?"
"What did you buy Joe?"
"Um...I don't want to reveal it."
"Come on! You can tell me!"
"No!"
"No?"
"Kari, listen, I got to do something. See you."
"You don't have a present, do you?"
TK hung up on her.
"That wasn't a smart move", Izzy said.
"We got to go upstairs", TK said running. "Kari said she got an email from Gennai! She wants to know if I got it too."
"Gennai?"
"Come on, Izzy! You got to follow me!"
"Okay, okay, I'm coming!"
* * *
Now this hotel bar hangover's whisky's gone dry
The barkeeper's wig's crooked and she's giving me the eye
Well, I might have said yeah
But I laughed so hard I think I died
* * *
"Okay, I'm online", TK said. "Now, to check my mail."
He went to yahoo.com and opened his inbox. Sure enough, there was a message from someone he never heard of.
"Careful, TK. It may be a virus", Izzy warned.
"I'll be careful."
TK opened it up and for some strange reason he understood it. This was what it said:
To: smokeyboy@yahoo.com , pinkpink@lycos.com, tstar@earthlink.net, bighaironhead@yahoo.com, rebelwithout_acause@hotmail.com, alleries@aol.com, meekoluvr@lycos.com, prodigious410@earthlink.net, yolei8@usa.com, hidac@aol.com, goggles@hotmail.com, bgenius@excite.com
RE: Good News Digidestined
Hello, Digidestined! I have wonderful news. You remember I said sometime ago that you may never see the Digimon again because the gate is now sealed. Guess what?! I'm wrong! You may visit Digiworld from now to whenever for the rest of your lives. Gennai
"Prodigious!" Izzy exclaimed.
TK smiled. "I just got it."
"Huh?"
"I got it! I found Joe's present! Izzy, I need your help! I found out what to give Joe and how to gain Kari's forgiveness! Now listen", TK whispered something in Izzy's ear who slowly started to smile.
"Good plan. I think I know what we should do."
* * *
"Happy Birthday, Joe!" exclaimed Sora.
"Thanks, guys. You make me blush." Joe said blushing.
"I wish I had bought you something better..." Ken began.
"Oh, don't worry about it. I like your gift."
"You sure you're not allergic to cake, Joe?" Tai teased.
"I know I'm not. I love the presents. TK...Kari...where are yours?"
"You go first", TK told Kari. "Mine's is big."
Kari turned pink. "I'd rather not."
"Come on, Kar! Do it."
"No. TK, you may give him your gift."
"You don't have one, do you?"
Kari looked down.
"No...no, I'm sorry. I don't have a gift."
"Kari, it's okay..."
"No, it's not! I had all this week to buy Joe a present and I didn't. TK, I lied and I'm sorry. I never bought a present. Forgive me."
"Kari...I'm fine. I don't mind about presents."
"Actually, she did get you a present!" TK jumped up. "She's just kidding!"
"Huh?" Kari was confused.
"You silly goose, you forgot the present you bought Joe! Come on, it's upstairs. It's a big present for all of you actually so close your eyes. Izzy and I will guide you."
"TK, what are you doing?" Kari hissed.
TK winked at Izzy.
"Come on, everyone. Up this way", Izzy led the Digidestined upstairs to where the computer was. "Pull out your digivice and don't open those eyes."
"Why?" asked Cody
"Just do it."
"Is this what I think it is?" Ken asked.
"You won't know until you do what I say."
Everyone did.
"Digiport open", TK whispered. The next thing he knew, they were in Digiworld.
* * *
Now as you close your eyes, you know I'll be thinking about you
While my mistress she calls me, to stand in her spotlight again
Tonight I won't be alone. You know that don't mean I'm not lonely.
I got nothing to prove towards you that I'd die to defend.
* * *
"What the..." Tai asked.
"Open your eyes", TK instructed. "You first, Joe."
Joe opened them and gasped.
"Happy Birthday, Joe!" Gomamon exclaimed.
"Happy Birthday, Joe!" the rest of the Digimon added.
"TK...you...how?"
"What?" Mimi opened her eyes. "We're back!"
"Amazing!!!!" Ken stood wide-eyed.
"TK..." Kari was speechless.
"We made a cake for you!" Patamon added.
"TK...this is the best thing anyone can give me! Thank you, TK! Thank you, Kari! You two are the best!"
"I helped them", Izzy added with a wink.
"We're back", Yolei said with a tinge of bliss in her voice.
"You are indeed!" Hawkmon said.
"Hawkmon!" Yolei hugged him.
Everyone had a joyous reunion with his or her Digimon. TK chatted with Patamon for a long time until Kari showed up.
"TK?"
"Hmm?" TK looked up.
"Can I talk to you?"
"Yeah. Patamon, this is private."
"I can take a hint." Patamon smiled and flapped away.
Kari sat down. "TK...thanks for covering for me."
"Anytime."
"I also want to apologize. I've been mean to you and I'm sorry."
"You're not mean. I just wasn't being a good boyfriend."
"You're not a good boyfriend, TK. You are a great boyfriend."
"Thank you, Kari."
"I'm glad that we have each other."
"Me too."
"TK...I don't care what you do. I know why you missed my meetings. And you're innocent. I had a talk with your teacher and I cleared your name."
"Why?"
"Because...I love you."
"Kari..."
"I love you."
"I love you too", TK leaned over and kissed her.
"WHOOOOO!!!!!!!" everyone whooped.
"GO AWAY!!!!!" TK and Kari yelled. "This is private!"
"Sorry", they grinned and left.
"Let's pick up where we left off." TK said.
"Good idea", Kari kissed him and neither one could have been happier.
* * *
I want to lay you down on a bed of roses.
For tonight I'll sleep on a bed of nails
I want to be just as close as the Holy Ghost is
And lay you down...on a bed of roses.
* * *
Okay, this was my Takari. Next up...MY MIMOE!!!!! Review. Carter
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