Never Too Far From Home
Just Remember That You're Never Too Far From Home
DF103 – The finale is finally here…how will the story end, even I do not know…this will be the longest chapter I will ever have…I think…laughs nervously hmm…let me think…I have a few things I have to say about my flaws in the fic…one thing…Alice's last name is McCoy…I think i put McCourt or something…and also…I found that Yamaki, isn't Yamaki's first name…it's Mitsuo…hmm I think those two are the major ones…other than the grammar and spelling I think it's all good…well I dun digimon…but I do own little Richard…umm this chapter is a song-chappie…that's how I got the title of the fic…so I guess I dun own the song either…I guess that's it…so onwards to Never Too Far From Home – Just Remember That You're Never Too Far From Home…
Rika headed back to her room, thinking about many different things, including Ryo.
'Does he really like me? More over, do I like him?' Rika repeatedly asked herself.
She reached for the door knob and opened the door. Right before her eyes, she saw three pale, almost translucent people sitting in the three chairs at the table. Rika didn't see Renamon anywhere.
"Who…are you?" Rika asked, her voice quivering with every word.
"I told you we should've told her the last time we saw her," one said to the other.
"You don't recognize us, Rika?" another asked, looking at Rika.
"Hmm…after all these years, she remembers everyone else, but us. That just makes me sad," one said.
"Wait, I'm supposed to know you three?" Rika asked, regaining her composure a little.
"Yes," one answered.
"Hurry up, the gate isn't going to stay open forever, Suzie," one said, looking at the pink haired girl.
"Hmm…I think it's too late, Mako. Come on, Ai, we have to go," the pink haired girl said.
"You three are…Suzie, Ai, and Mako? But…" Rika said, startled of what was happening.
The three of them put they're hand up and told her to say no more.
"Tell Henry, I love him, as well as everyone else, Rika," Suzie said, as a powerful glowing light appeared.
"Don't go back to America, okay? People will miss you again," Mako said.
"Especially Ryo. So don't get on that plane tomorrow, okay?" Ai said, winking.
The three of them disappeared as the light started fade. As soon as they vanished, the TV was turned on by Renamon, who had no idea of what just went on.
"Sherry Tins here, with an update on the Shinjuku bridge saga. We have found the identification of the three unknown teenagers. They were recognized as Ai and Mako insert last name here and Suzie Wong. The bodies have been sent to a mortuary where they can be kept safe until their proper burial. Families and friends of these three are devastated with the news…" the TV blared.
"So that's how they died," Rika said to herself.
"Rika, did you here that? Ai, Suzie, and Mako are dead. Do you think Henry is alright," Renamon said.
"I don't know, but there's one way to find out," Rika said, once again running out the door.
'Hmm, I wonder if the group still have the meetings at the hideout,' Rika thought.
"Renamon, you think you can take me over to Guilmon's old hideout?" Rika asked.
'Gosh, I feel like I lost a sister," Rika thought in her mind, as they flew from tree top to tree top.
When they got there, Rika saw everyone. She noticed that Henry was crying and everyone else was trying to comfort him.
"She's gone, she's really gone," Henry cried.
"Don't worry, it'll pass," Takato said.
"I should've been there with her, then this wouldn't have happened," Henry choked out.
"A truck hit the car, Henry. There's nothing you could've done to prevent this, anyway," Alice said, using a more logical sense.
The group looked at Alice and then saw Rika.
"Hey," Rika said, walking up to the group.
Guilmon sniffed the air and said, "It's Rika and Renamon!"
"Hey Toots. I thought I saw ya the other day," Impmon said, trying to hide his red, tear-covered face.
"I'm sorry about Ai, Mako, and Suzie. I saw it on the news," Rika said.
"Why would you care, Rika. Why? You didn't care to tell us when you left," Takato said, angrily.
Taken back by this, Rika said, "Fine, if you don't want me here, I'll leave. Tomorrow's the day I go back, anyways."
Everything paused for a moment, before Jeri ran up to Rika to hug her.
"Please, don't go back, Rika. Don't you think it's bad enough to lose three of the youngest tamers?" Jeri said, bursting out into tears.
"Yeah, Rika. Stay with us," Henry said, wiping his tears.
"I gotta tell ya how much I missed being beat up by you," Kazu said.
"Yeah, it was quite entertaining those days," Kenta said.
As this went on, another day was ending and as the sun started to set, a large crowd of people gathered around the tamers, digimon, and hideout, holding out candles.
Looking at this, Henry's teary eyes were no more. He saw all the people that have come to do a candlelight vigil for his beloved sister, Suzie, Ai, and Mako. He was amazed of how many people came. You could here distant voices saying, "if it weren't for all of you, we wouldn't be here," "thank you," and, "sorry for your loss."
Rika looked at all the people, and then at her watch. She was still not convinced of staying here in West Shinjuku. She walked up to the others.
"Sorry guys, I have a plane to catch tomorrow. I'll see you guys again someday," Rika said, waving.
"Stop, Rika!" were the first words that came out Ryo, throughout the time she was there, "don't leave, again. We'll miss you."
"No, I know I'm not wanted here," Rika said, sadly, as she continued walking.
She continued until she felt a light tug on her jacket. She looked down and saw Richard holding a candle in one hand and clutching Rika's jacket with the other.
"Please. Rika don't go. I wanted to talk to you more. I just met you," Richard said, his eyes welling up with tears.
Rika kneeled down and looked into Richard's brown eyes. She patted his head, smiled weakly and said, "I'm sorry, kiddo."
She got up and walked off again, away from the crowd and her friends.
Rika made it back to the complex and went into her room. She got out her duffle bag and put in everything she had brought with her.
"Hmm…maybe I'll stop by the old house tomorrow to pick up a few things, before I leave Japan again," Rika said to herself.
Once she gathered all her things, she scoped the place to see if she forgot anything. Then she found an envelope on the table that read, "To Rika, Letter From Heaven." At this, Rika's eyes widened, and gazed at it before opening it. She tore the top part of the envelope and read the piece of paper that was there.
Hi Rika,
Obviously, it's Ai, Mako, and me, Suzie. Since we had to "go" we never got to explain why you had to come here, and knowing you, you need explainations for everything. The angels up here told us that we needed to do one good deed to get into heaven. Well, since we wanted to go to heaven, we thought of you and Ryo. They said that until our mission were accomplished, our bodies and our souls wouldn't rest in peace. So basically, backing out wasn't an option for us. We tried everything to lead you to Ryo. I guess we would have to confess that we are the ones that switched the numbers on the doors. Sorry! I want to thank you for keeping the apartment clean, by the way.
I hope you and Ryo will stay together and we really hope you don't leave the country for the sake of everyone, especially Ryo. We can tell that you enjoy staying in West Shinjuku rather than staying in America. Well thanks a bunch, for lettingour body and soul be free. If you don't stay, just remember that wherever you go, you'll always have your friends. Well, gotta fly. We bid you good luck and farewell.
Angels,
Ai, Mako, and Suzie
P.S. Your mother and grandmother says hi and sends you many hugs and kisses.
After reading this, Rika was won over and decided to stay.
'Hmm…I guess I do like staying here more than New York,' Rika thought, smiling at the thought.
She took her bag and was about to open the door, until someone knocked on it. She opened it and saw Henry with Richard sleeping in his arms.
"Hey Rika," Henry said, looking at her glumly.
"How'd you know I was staying here?" Rika asked.
"Um…Ryo told us. Look, you're really not leaving, are you?" Henry asked.
"No, I changed my mind. Su—I mean someone finally got me to realize that I have the best friends I could have here," Rika answered, with a reassuring smile.
"You're staying?" Richard asked, waking up, and jumping down from Henry's arms to hug Rika.
"You got it, kiddo," Rika said, hugging the little boy, "well I'm gonna go to my old house so I'll see you guys later."
"Mr. Wong, can I stay with Rika tonight? Please?" Richard asked.
"That's up to Rika. Rika, is it okay if he can stay with you tonight?" Henry asked.
"Sure," Rika said.
"Yay!" Richard said.
"Now, don't bother her too much, okay" Henry said.
"Okay," Richard answered.
"I'll come by tomorrow to pick him up, so I can take him to Riley," Henry said, looking at Rika.
"Okay," Rika said, "I'll see you tomorrow."
"Oh, and Rika," Henry said.
"Huh?" Rika asked turning around.
"Glad you decided to stay," Henry said, smiling.
"I'm glad, too" Rika answered, as she and Richard walked out of the building.
When they made it to Rika's old neighborhood, Rika saw Richard yawn and looked at her watch.
"Must be past your bedtime," Rika said, looking down at Richard.
Richard nodded and yawned again.
"Here, I'll give you a ride," Rika said, as she kneeled down.
Richard climbed on her back. Rika grabbed her duffle bag and continued walking towards her house.
By the time Rika got to her house, Richard was already sound asleep. Rika smiled and let herself into the house. She took her shoes off and dropped her bag near the door.
She took Richard into Rika's grandmother's bedroom and set him down on the bed. She took his shoes off and tucked him in bed.
She walked out, whispering a "good night," closed the door and sighed.
"It's great to be back."
DF103 – So what'd you think…good, bad, weird? Hope you enjoyed it…and don't forget about my sequel for this fic…I dunno about the title yet…but oh well…please review and ket me know what you think about this fic…till my next fic…PEACE……