Chapter 9
Hello all- enjoying the story? We're coming to the ending, so I hope you are. Thanks for all the reviews. Chapter nine coming your way now!
I hate disclaimers- don't you get it- I don't own digimon! :)
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The war was officially over. The guys had celebrated the night before with a big party. The liquor smell hung in the air the morning after as Tai began to pack up. He had decided he would be going straight for Sora. His superiors wanted to honor him with a banquet in Washington DC. But no, he couldn't waste anymore time. It had been five years. Five years since he had seen her, kissed her, smelt her and touched her. It was the worst torture imaginable… and he couldn't take it anymore.
"You ready Tai?" TK asked as Joe, Izzy and he walked up to Tai. Their horses were already packed and set to go.
"You were serious about coming?" Tai said surprised.
"Of course. We owe you our lives and we're determined to see you get yours back." Joe said as they all mounted their horses.
"Besides it's dangerous for a single union officer to travel in the south." Izzy added.
"Alright- come on- and thanks you guys. This means a lot to me." Tai said as they took off from camp.
"So what's the first thing you're going to do when we find her?" TK asked after several hours of riding had passed.
"Take her in my arms and never let her go. And of course marry her.." Tai smiled in visioning them getting married.
"I can't wait to meet this girl." Joe said. "You've explained her and described her hundreds of times… I'm curious to meet her in person."
"You guys will love her." Tai smiled. "She's perfect. Her hair, her smile, her voice, her personality- God I love her!" he sighed.
The three guys were happy to see this side of Tai. He was finally becoming happy- and they were glad for him. He deserved to be happy.
Their journey South was mostly uneventful- a few unfriendly glances here and there- but they made good time.
Tai was silent as they rode up to the remains of Sora's childhood home. The property was quiet. There were signs of troops passing by- using the area as a camp- but besides that it looked dead.
Tai got down and walked over to the graves that stood near the spot the house use to be on. He said his good byes to Sora's father and returned to his friends.
"We grew up together here." Tai said.
"It's a nice area." Izzy said. "it would have been breathtaking to see it in it's original condition."
"Yeah, it was. Oh well. Matt said she's at a small farm up the road from the creek we always played in."
"It should only take a week at max if we ride." Joe commented.
"Alright let's find her Tai." The group said.
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Sora got up early in the morning like she usually did. Carefully no to wake her sleeping angel, she slid out of be and began to make breakfast. It had become routine for her by now to do this. By the time Mimi, Kari and Tenchi were up breakfast was on the table.
She found herself in the garden pulling weeds and working on her hands and knees later. Mimi was weaving the and making yarn. Sora was never good at stitching and such- so she opted for the manual labor in the garden. Usually Tenchi was with her, but today he was inside the house working on his lessons. Sora tried with the help of Kari to teach her son reading and writing.
It was after the noon meal that four men on horse back came with in sight of the house. Sora was in the far fields, oblivious to everything that was about to take place.
Tai's heart was beating rapidly. They ha been to several little farms in the past days but none of them had known anything about Sora. He was about to lose hope. He was emotionally exhausted as he and his friends dismounted.
Mimi was watching the men carefully from inside the house as they approached.
"Kari keep Tenchi inside and keep him quiet." Mimi instructed as she straightened her dress and walked outside of the house to meet the union soldiers.
"May I help you gentlemen?" She asked as she summoned all the courage she had. For some reason the man who came up to her looked familiar.
"Good afternoon ma'am." He said taking off his hat. "I hope you can.. I'm looking for someone actually.. Her name's Sora.. She came this way a few years back with a group of freed slaves and I was hoping you knew where I could find her."
Mimi was stunned. Never had she thought this day would come. She nodded her head. "She's.. here…" Tai's eyes light up. "She's outback in the garden.." Mimi pointed. "Are… you.. You're Taichi right?" She asked still shocked.
"I am." he said as he ran off towards the garden.
Mimi stood stunned. She looked over the other soldiers. They were all handsome. "Would you like to come in for a cup of coffee?" She asked.
"That would be lovely miss." A blue haired man said to her.
"What's going on?" Tenchi asked Kari. "Where did he go?" He kept questioning as he watched the man run off towards the fields. "He's going to hurt momma!" The boy squirmed out of Kari's grasp and ran out the back door.
"Mimi- Tenchi got away." Kari said as Mimi entered followed by three men.
"Kari it's ok… you won't believe it! He's found her!" Mimi smiled as she hugged Kari.
"Who? What?"
"Taichi! Sora's fiancé.. He found her!"
"Oh my… that's' wonderful." She exclaimed.
"excuse us gentlemen, this is my sister, Kari." Mimi introduced them.
"it's a pleasure to meet you." She smiled.
"The pleasure is all ours." TK said as he kissed her hand.
Out in the fields Sora continued her work. It was hot out and she was sweating. Not to mention dirty. Behind her she heard footsteps. She slowly moved towards a small knife that was hidden under the basket. No doubt it was another solider coming to steal some food or at least have a little 'fun' at her expence. She had had enough. This time she would fight back because Tenchi was not here to get in the way.
As the person drew closer she whirled up to her feet- knife in hand and turned around.
But the face of the man was something she had not expected.
"Sora.." Came his voice. She froze- knife still in hand.
"Taichi?… No!" She cried. "No- you're not real. Go away! Quit haunting me! Please stop it." She cried as her knees went weak and she fell to the ground. The knife fell and Tai moved in closer to her.
He touched her face. Even with the dirt and sweat- she was still the most beautiful thing he had ever seen.
"Sora, I'm real.. It's really me.. I've come back for you."
"I've dreamt this before- you're only a dream." She shook her head away from his touch
Suddenly from out of no where a small cry came out.
"MOMMA!" Tai didn't know what hit him- but he was knocked on his back. "You leave my mommy alone!" said the little child. "Momma's crying 'cause you're mean!" the boy ran to Sora and hugged her.
Tai laid there in shock. 'Momma?' He thought. This child was Sora's….
"Baby, no. It's ok." Sora said trying to stop crying.
"Momma don't cry anymore." Tenchi pleaded with her.
Tai stood to his feet and looked closer at the child. He looked to be four or five years of age… he had Sora's hair color, but besides that Tai thought he was looking at a miniature him. Then it hit hin- this was his child. The product of the night before he left. He wanted to cry. Not only did she have to go through losing everything to a war- but she did so carrying the extra burden of having a child...alone.
"Leave momma alone." Tenchi said holding tightly to his mother as the man came closer.
"Baby, momma's not crying because she's sad… these are happy tears." She said as she released him. "This man… is very special to me… don't hurt him honey…ok?"
Tenchi looked up at the man who stood before him. Suddenly shyness took over after he felt the danger was over. His hid behind his mother now.
"Baby this is Taichi."
"Hey, he has the same name as me momma. How come?" the boy asked.
Sora looked at Tai. Shoe couldn't read his expression. 'Would he be mad at her? Would he question being Tenchi's father? Would he still love her?' She questioned herself.
"Because.. He's you daddy." She said looking into Tai's deep eyes. Tai knelt and took Sora' hand into his own.
"Daddy? But you said daddy had to go away."
"Daddy's come home." Tai said. Sora threw herself into his arms- all her questioned were answered. She had no doubt Tai still loved her- he had, after all, traveled here to find her.
"Daddy?" Tenchi stood in shock. For the first time the boy was silent and still. Then he too began to cry and joined in the hug. Tai hugged his baby boy for the first time. None of them were dry eyed.
Tenchi grew tried of the hug and began to barrage his new found father with questions.
"Baby, why don't you go inside the house for a while? Momma needs to talk to daddy for a while."
"Do I have to? What if he leaves again momma?" Tenchi questioned.
Sora looked at Tai. "Daddy's never leaving again." Tai said as he ruffled they boy's hair. This seemed to reassure the boy. He kissed his mother's cheek and was about to run off like usual, until he ran over to Tai and gave him a big hug and kiss too. The boy then ran off happily.
"Is he always this hyper?" Tai asked as he pulled Sora close again.
"Worse usually." She smiled hugging him tighter.
"I'm so sorry Sora. I… didn't know- oh God it must have been hell, I'm so sorry." He said as he held her.
"No Tai, it's ok."
"No it's not- I left you and with a child no less…"
"It was because of that, that I survived… if I didn't have him, I would have died for sure. And then we would never be together now." She smiled after kissing him. "He's my angel that gave me hope… I named him after you. Taichi Tenchi." She told him.
"I love you so much Sora." Tai said as he captured her lips with his. The kiss was on of happiness. All the heartache and pain they had suffered was washed away and forgotten. The kiss turned into hundreds,; each one more passionate than the one before.
"Tai- we both know where this leads." Sora smiled as she found herself lying beneath his muscular frame.
"And what's wrong with that?"
"There will be enough of that later, but you have a son you should get to know before we…um… make more." She giggled at his intense look. "Besides Mimi and Kari are probably waiting for an explanation."
"They have company to keep them occupied." Tai smiled as he continued his assault of kisses.
Some time later Tai walked to the house with Sora holding tightly to his arm. He looked down at her, his eyes full of love. Sora was right- they had their entire future together.
The couple entered the house and were greeted by five sets of eyes and one excited child.
Tenchi ran up to Sora. She picked him up and handed him to Tai. Tai held his son with a large smile on his face as the boy wrapped his arms around Tai's neck tightly.
"So this must be Sora." TK said, taking his eyes off Kari, to notice the pretty woman next to Tai.
"It's good to finally meet you." Izzy said as he stood up.
"I don't know how to thank you for coming with Taichi… from the little he told me you all must be very close." Sora smiled.
Mimi and Kari quickly ran to her side and hugged her. They were happy for their friend.
"Oh Sora I'm so happy for you!" Mimi said brushing away tears.
"You look perfect together." Kari added. "You must stay here- and for as long as you want to." She offered.
"Thank you." Tai said. "I really don't know where to begin or even how to thank you for taking care of Sora and my son… l owe you two everything,"
"Don't worry about it. Sora's done more than her fair share around here- and we're glad to have helped her." Mimi said as she sat down next to Joe again.
The group talked for a long time after the evening meal. The sun had long set and little Tenchi was sleeping in his father's arms.
"He's perfect isn't he?" Sora said as she tried to get the messy hair out of the boy's face.
"Just like his mother." Was Tai's response. Sora blushed. She had almost forgotten Tai's smooth talking side.
"We better get him off to bed." She said as Tai stood up, still holding the boy.
"You go off to your room, Kari and I will share the smaller room. There's enough blankets for you to sleep on the floor or there's always the barn, if you'd like." Kari said as she looked to the three men. "The hay might be softer."
"We'll be fine on the floor. Thanks.: TK smiled at her. The group said their good nights and were off.
"Sora?" Tai said as he laid Tenchi down next to her.
"What is it Tai? She said as she patted the space near her other side. He then laid down on the bed. She rolled over and faced him.
"I love you."
"I love you too." She smiled. "I'm so glad you came back to me."
"Sora. I would never left you alone- I died everyday not having you close to me, I never want us to be apart ever again." He pulled her to him kissing her lightly.
"Neither do I."
"Sora, let's get married."
"Oh Taichi, you really want to?
"More than anything." He whispered.
"Yes, yes, Yes, yes a thousand times!" She smiled as she yawned. "Sorry."
"It's ok- we've had a long day. I think we best get some sleep." Tai said as he kissed her good night.
The newly reunited family slept peacefully together for the first time.
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A/N: There's still an epilogue coming- to tie up some loose ends - So keep those reviews coming ;)
Hello all- enjoying the story? We're coming to the ending, so I hope you are. Thanks for all the reviews. Chapter nine coming your way now!
I hate disclaimers- don't you get it- I don't own digimon! :)
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The war was officially over. The guys had celebrated the night before with a big party. The liquor smell hung in the air the morning after as Tai began to pack up. He had decided he would be going straight for Sora. His superiors wanted to honor him with a banquet in Washington DC. But no, he couldn't waste anymore time. It had been five years. Five years since he had seen her, kissed her, smelt her and touched her. It was the worst torture imaginable… and he couldn't take it anymore.
"You ready Tai?" TK asked as Joe, Izzy and he walked up to Tai. Their horses were already packed and set to go.
"You were serious about coming?" Tai said surprised.
"Of course. We owe you our lives and we're determined to see you get yours back." Joe said as they all mounted their horses.
"Besides it's dangerous for a single union officer to travel in the south." Izzy added.
"Alright- come on- and thanks you guys. This means a lot to me." Tai said as they took off from camp.
"So what's the first thing you're going to do when we find her?" TK asked after several hours of riding had passed.
"Take her in my arms and never let her go. And of course marry her.." Tai smiled in visioning them getting married.
"I can't wait to meet this girl." Joe said. "You've explained her and described her hundreds of times… I'm curious to meet her in person."
"You guys will love her." Tai smiled. "She's perfect. Her hair, her smile, her voice, her personality- God I love her!" he sighed.
The three guys were happy to see this side of Tai. He was finally becoming happy- and they were glad for him. He deserved to be happy.
Their journey South was mostly uneventful- a few unfriendly glances here and there- but they made good time.
Tai was silent as they rode up to the remains of Sora's childhood home. The property was quiet. There were signs of troops passing by- using the area as a camp- but besides that it looked dead.
Tai got down and walked over to the graves that stood near the spot the house use to be on. He said his good byes to Sora's father and returned to his friends.
"We grew up together here." Tai said.
"It's a nice area." Izzy said. "it would have been breathtaking to see it in it's original condition."
"Yeah, it was. Oh well. Matt said she's at a small farm up the road from the creek we always played in."
"It should only take a week at max if we ride." Joe commented.
"Alright let's find her Tai." The group said.
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Sora got up early in the morning like she usually did. Carefully no to wake her sleeping angel, she slid out of be and began to make breakfast. It had become routine for her by now to do this. By the time Mimi, Kari and Tenchi were up breakfast was on the table.
She found herself in the garden pulling weeds and working on her hands and knees later. Mimi was weaving the and making yarn. Sora was never good at stitching and such- so she opted for the manual labor in the garden. Usually Tenchi was with her, but today he was inside the house working on his lessons. Sora tried with the help of Kari to teach her son reading and writing.
It was after the noon meal that four men on horse back came with in sight of the house. Sora was in the far fields, oblivious to everything that was about to take place.
Tai's heart was beating rapidly. They ha been to several little farms in the past days but none of them had known anything about Sora. He was about to lose hope. He was emotionally exhausted as he and his friends dismounted.
Mimi was watching the men carefully from inside the house as they approached.
"Kari keep Tenchi inside and keep him quiet." Mimi instructed as she straightened her dress and walked outside of the house to meet the union soldiers.
"May I help you gentlemen?" She asked as she summoned all the courage she had. For some reason the man who came up to her looked familiar.
"Good afternoon ma'am." He said taking off his hat. "I hope you can.. I'm looking for someone actually.. Her name's Sora.. She came this way a few years back with a group of freed slaves and I was hoping you knew where I could find her."
Mimi was stunned. Never had she thought this day would come. She nodded her head. "She's.. here…" Tai's eyes light up. "She's outback in the garden.." Mimi pointed. "Are… you.. You're Taichi right?" She asked still shocked.
"I am." he said as he ran off towards the garden.
Mimi stood stunned. She looked over the other soldiers. They were all handsome. "Would you like to come in for a cup of coffee?" She asked.
"That would be lovely miss." A blue haired man said to her.
"What's going on?" Tenchi asked Kari. "Where did he go?" He kept questioning as he watched the man run off towards the fields. "He's going to hurt momma!" The boy squirmed out of Kari's grasp and ran out the back door.
"Mimi- Tenchi got away." Kari said as Mimi entered followed by three men.
"Kari it's ok… you won't believe it! He's found her!" Mimi smiled as she hugged Kari.
"Who? What?"
"Taichi! Sora's fiancé.. He found her!"
"Oh my… that's' wonderful." She exclaimed.
"excuse us gentlemen, this is my sister, Kari." Mimi introduced them.
"it's a pleasure to meet you." She smiled.
"The pleasure is all ours." TK said as he kissed her hand.
Out in the fields Sora continued her work. It was hot out and she was sweating. Not to mention dirty. Behind her she heard footsteps. She slowly moved towards a small knife that was hidden under the basket. No doubt it was another solider coming to steal some food or at least have a little 'fun' at her expence. She had had enough. This time she would fight back because Tenchi was not here to get in the way.
As the person drew closer she whirled up to her feet- knife in hand and turned around.
But the face of the man was something she had not expected.
"Sora.." Came his voice. She froze- knife still in hand.
"Taichi?… No!" She cried. "No- you're not real. Go away! Quit haunting me! Please stop it." She cried as her knees went weak and she fell to the ground. The knife fell and Tai moved in closer to her.
He touched her face. Even with the dirt and sweat- she was still the most beautiful thing he had ever seen.
"Sora, I'm real.. It's really me.. I've come back for you."
"I've dreamt this before- you're only a dream." She shook her head away from his touch
Suddenly from out of no where a small cry came out.
"MOMMA!" Tai didn't know what hit him- but he was knocked on his back. "You leave my mommy alone!" said the little child. "Momma's crying 'cause you're mean!" the boy ran to Sora and hugged her.
Tai laid there in shock. 'Momma?' He thought. This child was Sora's….
"Baby, no. It's ok." Sora said trying to stop crying.
"Momma don't cry anymore." Tenchi pleaded with her.
Tai stood to his feet and looked closer at the child. He looked to be four or five years of age… he had Sora's hair color, but besides that Tai thought he was looking at a miniature him. Then it hit hin- this was his child. The product of the night before he left. He wanted to cry. Not only did she have to go through losing everything to a war- but she did so carrying the extra burden of having a child...alone.
"Leave momma alone." Tenchi said holding tightly to his mother as the man came closer.
"Baby, momma's not crying because she's sad… these are happy tears." She said as she released him. "This man… is very special to me… don't hurt him honey…ok?"
Tenchi looked up at the man who stood before him. Suddenly shyness took over after he felt the danger was over. His hid behind his mother now.
"Baby this is Taichi."
"Hey, he has the same name as me momma. How come?" the boy asked.
Sora looked at Tai. Shoe couldn't read his expression. 'Would he be mad at her? Would he question being Tenchi's father? Would he still love her?' She questioned herself.
"Because.. He's you daddy." She said looking into Tai's deep eyes. Tai knelt and took Sora' hand into his own.
"Daddy? But you said daddy had to go away."
"Daddy's come home." Tai said. Sora threw herself into his arms- all her questioned were answered. She had no doubt Tai still loved her- he had, after all, traveled here to find her.
"Daddy?" Tenchi stood in shock. For the first time the boy was silent and still. Then he too began to cry and joined in the hug. Tai hugged his baby boy for the first time. None of them were dry eyed.
Tenchi grew tried of the hug and began to barrage his new found father with questions.
"Baby, why don't you go inside the house for a while? Momma needs to talk to daddy for a while."
"Do I have to? What if he leaves again momma?" Tenchi questioned.
Sora looked at Tai. "Daddy's never leaving again." Tai said as he ruffled they boy's hair. This seemed to reassure the boy. He kissed his mother's cheek and was about to run off like usual, until he ran over to Tai and gave him a big hug and kiss too. The boy then ran off happily.
"Is he always this hyper?" Tai asked as he pulled Sora close again.
"Worse usually." She smiled hugging him tighter.
"I'm so sorry Sora. I… didn't know- oh God it must have been hell, I'm so sorry." He said as he held her.
"No Tai, it's ok."
"No it's not- I left you and with a child no less…"
"It was because of that, that I survived… if I didn't have him, I would have died for sure. And then we would never be together now." She smiled after kissing him. "He's my angel that gave me hope… I named him after you. Taichi Tenchi." She told him.
"I love you so much Sora." Tai said as he captured her lips with his. The kiss was on of happiness. All the heartache and pain they had suffered was washed away and forgotten. The kiss turned into hundreds,; each one more passionate than the one before.
"Tai- we both know where this leads." Sora smiled as she found herself lying beneath his muscular frame.
"And what's wrong with that?"
"There will be enough of that later, but you have a son you should get to know before we…um… make more." She giggled at his intense look. "Besides Mimi and Kari are probably waiting for an explanation."
"They have company to keep them occupied." Tai smiled as he continued his assault of kisses.
Some time later Tai walked to the house with Sora holding tightly to his arm. He looked down at her, his eyes full of love. Sora was right- they had their entire future together.
The couple entered the house and were greeted by five sets of eyes and one excited child.
Tenchi ran up to Sora. She picked him up and handed him to Tai. Tai held his son with a large smile on his face as the boy wrapped his arms around Tai's neck tightly.
"So this must be Sora." TK said, taking his eyes off Kari, to notice the pretty woman next to Tai.
"It's good to finally meet you." Izzy said as he stood up.
"I don't know how to thank you for coming with Taichi… from the little he told me you all must be very close." Sora smiled.
Mimi and Kari quickly ran to her side and hugged her. They were happy for their friend.
"Oh Sora I'm so happy for you!" Mimi said brushing away tears.
"You look perfect together." Kari added. "You must stay here- and for as long as you want to." She offered.
"Thank you." Tai said. "I really don't know where to begin or even how to thank you for taking care of Sora and my son… l owe you two everything,"
"Don't worry about it. Sora's done more than her fair share around here- and we're glad to have helped her." Mimi said as she sat down next to Joe again.
The group talked for a long time after the evening meal. The sun had long set and little Tenchi was sleeping in his father's arms.
"He's perfect isn't he?" Sora said as she tried to get the messy hair out of the boy's face.
"Just like his mother." Was Tai's response. Sora blushed. She had almost forgotten Tai's smooth talking side.
"We better get him off to bed." She said as Tai stood up, still holding the boy.
"You go off to your room, Kari and I will share the smaller room. There's enough blankets for you to sleep on the floor or there's always the barn, if you'd like." Kari said as she looked to the three men. "The hay might be softer."
"We'll be fine on the floor. Thanks.: TK smiled at her. The group said their good nights and were off.
"Sora?" Tai said as he laid Tenchi down next to her.
"What is it Tai? She said as she patted the space near her other side. He then laid down on the bed. She rolled over and faced him.
"I love you."
"I love you too." She smiled. "I'm so glad you came back to me."
"Sora. I would never left you alone- I died everyday not having you close to me, I never want us to be apart ever again." He pulled her to him kissing her lightly.
"Neither do I."
"Sora, let's get married."
"Oh Taichi, you really want to?
"More than anything." He whispered.
"Yes, yes, Yes, yes a thousand times!" She smiled as she yawned. "Sorry."
"It's ok- we've had a long day. I think we best get some sleep." Tai said as he kissed her good night.
The newly reunited family slept peacefully together for the first time.
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A/N: There's still an epilogue coming- to tie up some loose ends - So keep those reviews coming ;)
