Iori walked down the sidewalk in reserved silence as he followed shortly
behind Hikari. He had at first balked at the idea of escorting Hikari out
on a shopping trip... however after some extensive "persuasion" by Takeru
he had finally accepted the outing. He shook his head softly as he matched
his pace with Hikari's slowed one. He quickly caught up to the older
DigiDestined and took her arm gently, trying to help support her. " Io-
chan... I really don't need you're help to walk.... no matter how big I
look, " With this Hikari whipped her arm out of Iori's grasp and quickly
waddled away. Iori stiffeled a giggle as he quickly returned to Hikari's
side. " Hika Nee-san... I didn't mean anything by it... I just want to make
sure the little one is okay. Are you tired? We could rest at that bench a
little ways down? " At this, Hikari looked up at Iori's face for a moment
before scanning the park ahead of them and finally spotting the
aforementioned bench.
Hikari nodded quickly as she slowly made her way over to the bench. She eased herself slowly down onto the bench, stretching out over the surface of the wooden object. Iori smiled gently as he moved over near her face shielding her from the sunlight. " Can I get you anything Hika-kun? Maybe something to drink or eat? " Hikari nodded quickly but frowned as she noticed that Iori had already moved down to a small vending stand a few feet away. He returned a few moments later carrying a small tray with several dishes laid on it. He set this down next to Hikari and watched as the elder girl began to eat her light meal. Iori smiled softly as he imagined "his" child growing stronger with each bite.
Hikari looked up a few moments later and starred at the smiling Iori. He shook himself from his daydreams of changing diapers and midnight feedings as he realized Hikari was starring at him. He blushed furiously as he moved forward and removed the now empty tray. He then helped Hikari to stand as they continued their "female bonding" trip.
"So Io.... how are things with you and Take-kun going, " Hikari asked with a slightly malicious smile. " Well.... I think Take-kun has almost forgotten the little... 'credit card' fiasco..." " How could he forget Io-kun? Doesn't he still have 32 payments on it before he's even close to being out of debt? " At this, Iori hung his head in defeat as he shuffled along the street. His face brightened softly as he thought of a way to get back at Hikari's little joke. " Well... I guess you could say it is hard for Takeru to forget... but then again... I provide a mighty distraction most nights, " Iori said with a wicked grin as he prepared to go into a tirade on the many wonders of the "After Hours Takeru". Hikari silenced him quickly however. " I don't really want to know about that Io-chan. I get enough of that whenever Koushirou ' Comes home for the weekend'. " " What do you mean Hika-kun? I didn't think you're parents where okay with Tai and Kou's relationship? " " Well, at first they where against it but... a little while ago Kou decided to come out of the closet.... his parents took it really badly and he was kind of shunned. They no longer really talk to Kou so O-Kaa-san and O-Tou-san decided to allow Tai to have Kou over on the weekends. They even made rules for their 'special time" . " what do you mean? Do you mean that you're parents actually let Tai and Kou...." " Hai... as long as they're protected... and I am out of the bedroom.... That's caused some problems. I can't list the times Tai has bribed... or just thrown, me out of the room. Last time he made me sit out on the balcony... I truly wish that my parents had spent the extra few thousand yen to sound proof that thing.... I never wanted to hear Tai scream at that decidable...." At this, Iori burst out into a fit of laughter as he imagined the scene. He settled a few moments later when Hikari shot him a blood-curdling glance.
---------( Several days later.... Local hospital)---------
Hikari shrieked out in pain as she clutched the now sheet white Ken. Her contractions where still a little too far apart to begin the actual labor but they had decided to move her into the maternity ward anyways to avoid any unforeseen accident. Ken shuddered slightly as Hikari's grip threatened to dislodge his hand from his wrist. He had a rather unpleasant image of his hand flying across the room as Hikari screamed in pain. He watched on in mute helplessness as Iori and Takeru entered the ward... both wearing near surgical garb in an attempt to sterilize the room as much as possible. Takeru flashed Ken an apologetic smile as he noticed the bluenet's pained expression.
Iori moved swiftly over to Hikari's side as he knelt beside his elder friend. " Hika-kun? I am soooo glad you let me and Takeru be a part of the birth... I had wanted to see this so badl-" Iori's words where cut short as Hikari growled out in pain and thrashed on the surgical table she had been strapped to. Iori leapt back, ensuring he managed to avoid Hikari's striking distance as the young teen began to scream at the top of her lungs. Takeru moved beside his Koi and whispered gently into his ear, " I guess she must be in a little pain..." Takeru snickered slightly as he finished the last part before he felt a sharp pain lace through the side of his head. He turned to face the now shoeless Hikari who was smiling wickedly. " Even if I am laid up.... that doesn't mean I can't get you..."
Takeru threw up his hands in defense as he moved slowly out of the way. He maneuvered his way towards the front of the bed, making the fatal mistake of coming around to the front of the apparatuses Hikari was laying on. " You know Hika-kun.... we are just trying to help lighten the mood here..." With this, Takeru turned to face Hikari and found himself starring at a part of her he had hoped to eternally avoid. He gulped audibly before turning pale and fainting away.
" TK , " Iori screamed as he ran forward. " Come on Koi wake up! I can't believe you can't even stand the sight of a woman giving birth, " With this, Iori looked over at Hikari who had given a sudden scream as the pain of labor laced through her again. From his vantage point, Iori saw much more of Hikari then he had ever wanted to" Oh good lord," the young teen said as he joined his Koibito in unconsciousness.
" I can't believe they can't even stay awake can you ken? .... Ken?.... Oh crud!"
---------( Several hours and three temporary beds later. )---------
Iori woke up with a tremendous headache. He rolled over slowly, trying to move his face out of the thin sunlight that was already streaming into the room. He stiffened softly as he felt a small stirring next to him. Looking down he was met with a small green brown-eyed face. Iori sucked in a shocked breath as he starred transfixed at the tiny child. I have to be dreaming this... Hika couldn't have given birth already as He watched, the small child shimmied slowly over to his body and snuggled against it.
" Do you like him? I thought it would be a good surprise if I brought our little boy to see his Momma. " Iori's head shot up as he locked gazes with Hikari. " I just thought you'd like some down time with you're little one. I will be leaving milk for him every week... Takeru knows what to do with it and all.... I just wanted to see you guys off. By the by... what did you decide to name the little guy, " Hikari asked softly as she reached down and stroked the small child's chin. Iori sighed softly as he flipped onto his back and carried the small boy to rest on his chest. He took the two small hands into his and looked into the twin pools of brown before him. " I think.... I might want to call him Kenji... it has a nice ring to me... " " Intelligent strong son...... that's a nice name Io-chan..." " Hai... I just need to ask Take-kun if it's okay then I will make it official, " as Iori muttered his name he saw Takeru stride forward to join the two. " I think it's a fine name Io-kun... Lets settle it now. We'll name him Kenji Takaishi."
" Okay Take-kun.... Kenji Hida it is. "
Hikari nodded quickly as she slowly made her way over to the bench. She eased herself slowly down onto the bench, stretching out over the surface of the wooden object. Iori smiled gently as he moved over near her face shielding her from the sunlight. " Can I get you anything Hika-kun? Maybe something to drink or eat? " Hikari nodded quickly but frowned as she noticed that Iori had already moved down to a small vending stand a few feet away. He returned a few moments later carrying a small tray with several dishes laid on it. He set this down next to Hikari and watched as the elder girl began to eat her light meal. Iori smiled softly as he imagined "his" child growing stronger with each bite.
Hikari looked up a few moments later and starred at the smiling Iori. He shook himself from his daydreams of changing diapers and midnight feedings as he realized Hikari was starring at him. He blushed furiously as he moved forward and removed the now empty tray. He then helped Hikari to stand as they continued their "female bonding" trip.
"So Io.... how are things with you and Take-kun going, " Hikari asked with a slightly malicious smile. " Well.... I think Take-kun has almost forgotten the little... 'credit card' fiasco..." " How could he forget Io-kun? Doesn't he still have 32 payments on it before he's even close to being out of debt? " At this, Iori hung his head in defeat as he shuffled along the street. His face brightened softly as he thought of a way to get back at Hikari's little joke. " Well... I guess you could say it is hard for Takeru to forget... but then again... I provide a mighty distraction most nights, " Iori said with a wicked grin as he prepared to go into a tirade on the many wonders of the "After Hours Takeru". Hikari silenced him quickly however. " I don't really want to know about that Io-chan. I get enough of that whenever Koushirou ' Comes home for the weekend'. " " What do you mean Hika-kun? I didn't think you're parents where okay with Tai and Kou's relationship? " " Well, at first they where against it but... a little while ago Kou decided to come out of the closet.... his parents took it really badly and he was kind of shunned. They no longer really talk to Kou so O-Kaa-san and O-Tou-san decided to allow Tai to have Kou over on the weekends. They even made rules for their 'special time" . " what do you mean? Do you mean that you're parents actually let Tai and Kou...." " Hai... as long as they're protected... and I am out of the bedroom.... That's caused some problems. I can't list the times Tai has bribed... or just thrown, me out of the room. Last time he made me sit out on the balcony... I truly wish that my parents had spent the extra few thousand yen to sound proof that thing.... I never wanted to hear Tai scream at that decidable...." At this, Iori burst out into a fit of laughter as he imagined the scene. He settled a few moments later when Hikari shot him a blood-curdling glance.
---------( Several days later.... Local hospital)---------
Hikari shrieked out in pain as she clutched the now sheet white Ken. Her contractions where still a little too far apart to begin the actual labor but they had decided to move her into the maternity ward anyways to avoid any unforeseen accident. Ken shuddered slightly as Hikari's grip threatened to dislodge his hand from his wrist. He had a rather unpleasant image of his hand flying across the room as Hikari screamed in pain. He watched on in mute helplessness as Iori and Takeru entered the ward... both wearing near surgical garb in an attempt to sterilize the room as much as possible. Takeru flashed Ken an apologetic smile as he noticed the bluenet's pained expression.
Iori moved swiftly over to Hikari's side as he knelt beside his elder friend. " Hika-kun? I am soooo glad you let me and Takeru be a part of the birth... I had wanted to see this so badl-" Iori's words where cut short as Hikari growled out in pain and thrashed on the surgical table she had been strapped to. Iori leapt back, ensuring he managed to avoid Hikari's striking distance as the young teen began to scream at the top of her lungs. Takeru moved beside his Koi and whispered gently into his ear, " I guess she must be in a little pain..." Takeru snickered slightly as he finished the last part before he felt a sharp pain lace through the side of his head. He turned to face the now shoeless Hikari who was smiling wickedly. " Even if I am laid up.... that doesn't mean I can't get you..."
Takeru threw up his hands in defense as he moved slowly out of the way. He maneuvered his way towards the front of the bed, making the fatal mistake of coming around to the front of the apparatuses Hikari was laying on. " You know Hika-kun.... we are just trying to help lighten the mood here..." With this, Takeru turned to face Hikari and found himself starring at a part of her he had hoped to eternally avoid. He gulped audibly before turning pale and fainting away.
" TK , " Iori screamed as he ran forward. " Come on Koi wake up! I can't believe you can't even stand the sight of a woman giving birth, " With this, Iori looked over at Hikari who had given a sudden scream as the pain of labor laced through her again. From his vantage point, Iori saw much more of Hikari then he had ever wanted to" Oh good lord," the young teen said as he joined his Koibito in unconsciousness.
" I can't believe they can't even stay awake can you ken? .... Ken?.... Oh crud!"
---------( Several hours and three temporary beds later. )---------
Iori woke up with a tremendous headache. He rolled over slowly, trying to move his face out of the thin sunlight that was already streaming into the room. He stiffened softly as he felt a small stirring next to him. Looking down he was met with a small green brown-eyed face. Iori sucked in a shocked breath as he starred transfixed at the tiny child. I have to be dreaming this... Hika couldn't have given birth already as He watched, the small child shimmied slowly over to his body and snuggled against it.
" Do you like him? I thought it would be a good surprise if I brought our little boy to see his Momma. " Iori's head shot up as he locked gazes with Hikari. " I just thought you'd like some down time with you're little one. I will be leaving milk for him every week... Takeru knows what to do with it and all.... I just wanted to see you guys off. By the by... what did you decide to name the little guy, " Hikari asked softly as she reached down and stroked the small child's chin. Iori sighed softly as he flipped onto his back and carried the small boy to rest on his chest. He took the two small hands into his and looked into the twin pools of brown before him. " I think.... I might want to call him Kenji... it has a nice ring to me... " " Intelligent strong son...... that's a nice name Io-chan..." " Hai... I just need to ask Take-kun if it's okay then I will make it official, " as Iori muttered his name he saw Takeru stride forward to join the two. " I think it's a fine name Io-kun... Lets settle it now. We'll name him Kenji Takaishi."
" Okay Take-kun.... Kenji Hida it is. "