A/N This may probably be the last chapter till the epilogue piece(s). Either I will have a few more chapter after this or have a 4 chapter epilogue or I will have 2 more chapters and only a 3 chapter epilogue. No matter what, I'm going to finish this up at a chapter number that can be divisible by 5 or 10 (20 or 25 seem likely). So, do not fear, more chapters are still to come!
Kazu: Can you believe this story only started out as just one of those other summer camp stories where Ryo and Rika go to camp and fall in love?

Rika: It sure has turned into more than that. From Daemon's attack....

Ryo: To you leaving for the United States. It sure has been one fun-packed summer, hasn't it?

Henry: I don't know if I'd call it fun-packed.

Terriermon: It was fun. Especially us beating on Daemon. Like old times.

Henry: Was that us beating on Daemon or Daemon beating on us?

Terriermon: You do have a point...

Suzie: Thew you awe, Tewiewmwon! Let's pway Pwincess Pwetty Pwants!

Terriermon: Gah!! Save me!!!

Kila: Ah-ha, it's the stuffed Terriermon I bought a few days ago! And since stuffed animals don't talk...

Suzie: Oh, weally? Awe wou swure?

Kila: Very sure.

Suzie: Well, Angewl sawys swe dwoesn't own dwigimon so wou cwan wead this wifout twouble.

Summer Vacation: America....My New Home?: Chapter 15

"Look, daddy, there she is!"

Rika turned to see a girl with dirty blonde hair, about 9 or 10 years old rushing towards her.

"Hi, Rika!"

"Lizzie, slow down, sweetie pie."

A middle aged woman with blonde hair, that was probably the girl's mother, came after her.

"Twerp, you're gonna scare her."

A boy about Rika's age with dark brown hair came over and grabbed the younger girl's hand and tugged her backwards.

"You can't order me around, Jacob Makino! You aren't the boss of me!"

"I'm older, Lizzie. You're supposed to listen to your elders, kid."

"Stop calling me a kid! I am 9 years old."

"You're still a kid."

"I am not."

"Will you stop making a scene, Lizzie and Jacob? You're probably scaring, Rika."

Rika hadn't hit scared yet...she was still on bewilderment.

"Rika, why don't we get your bags?"

Rika looked to see the last member of this strange family approach her. She glared at the male figure as he approached and her tone of voice was cold.

"Hello."

The woman of the two children smiled at Rika.

"Rika, I'm Lisa. This is Elizabeth and Jacob-"

"Lizzie. Not Elizabeth."

"Elizabeth's 9 and Jacob's 14. I understand you're 14."

"Yes, you understood correctly."

"Well, why don't we go and get your bags and we can head back to the house? Does that sound alright?"

No, it doesn't sound alright. I want to get the first plane out of here...

"Like I have a choice."

Rika picked up her carry on, her backpack, and headed to the baggage pick-up. She got her two suitcases which her mother had insisted on "helping" to pack. But, in truth, her mom had packed them herself.

"I don't want your father thinking I brought you up like a tramp."

Rika rolled her eyes upward at the thought and she grabbed the two suitcases, one in each hand and her backpack was thrown over her one shoulder.

"Do you need any help?"

Her father once again offered a hand.

"I'm fine on my own, thank you."

Rika followed after Lisa towards the van and seated herself on the right side near the window after she had put her things into the trunk. Lizzie began to endlessly chatter to her parents and would ask Rika what it was like in Japan. Rika gave no reply and continued to stare out the window. Rika had arranged her bag so Renamon would have enough space in the back of the van. Rika glanced at the neighborhoods they passed.

"Here we are."

Rika rubbed her eyes. She must've dozed off at one point during Lizzie's insane babble. Lisa helped Rika with her things and Lizzie even volunteered to carry Rika's backpack. Jacob had already headed towards the house. It was a bigger house.

"Rika, your bedroom is the room to the right, third door. Lizzie, go show her upstairs."

"I can find it on my own."

Rika went up the stairs and found the room easily. The room was about medium sized. It was most likely a guest bedroom but was set up to be hers for two weeks. Since, she was only considered as a guest. There was a full size bed, although Rika would have preferred to sleep closer to the floor but she could handle it for two weeks. The bed was decorated with a white comforter, with multi-colored flowers, knitted, dotting the white. The sheets were white as well and Rika dropped her pack on the bed. There was a beautiful white desk with a computer. She began to unpack her stuff, putting things in drawers and the nice walk-in closet. After she had unpacked her suitcases, and began to empty out her backpack, a knock came at the door.

"Rika?"

"Who is it?"

"It's Lizzie."

Rika opened the door and the younger girl came into the room hesitantly.

"Do you like the room?"

Rika looked at the girl, puzzled.

"It's very nice."

"Well, it was my room. But, I wanted you to like it here and maybe you could stay and be my older sister so I told my mom and dad that you could have it while you stayed. I even decorated it."

Rika nodded and gave a slight smile at the young girl's efforts.

"Thanks, Lizzie."

Lizzie seemed to surprise herself and she surprised Rika as well when she threw her arms around Rika in a hug.

"I gotta help my mom make dinner. We're gonna be having pizza. Wanna help make some?"

"Pizza?"

Lizzie looked at Rika in surprise as she headed out the door.

"Yeah, made from scratch. C'mon. You can help me."

Rika followed Lizzie to the big and spacious kitchen reluctantly. Lisa had her frizzy blonde hair up into a messy bun, all her hair was piled on top of her head and help in place with a clamp.

"Have you come to help make dinner, Elizabeth? Or do you plan to set the table? Ah, Rika, want to help as well?"

"I'll set the table and Rika, you can help, okay?"

"Lizzie, you set the table and Rika can help you or me if she'd like."

Lizzie rolled her lavendar blue eyes and rushed towards the cupboard, standing on her tiptoes as she reached for dishes and glasses.

"Want to help make pizza? Have you had pizza before?"

"Yeah, but it's probably different than Americanized pizza."

Lisa smiled as she took out the dough, forming a crust and the base of a pizza with her hands and a rolling pin. And soon, there was a beginning of 2 pizzas.

(A/N: Note: I have no clue how to make pizza....so, i'm kinda just going along...)

Lizzie had gotten out the mozzarella and the tomato sauce, pepperoni, sausage, and pineapple.

"I love pineapple pizza with cheese and sausage..."

Lizzie continued to make a list of things she loved on her pizza, excluding the "little fish heads", anchovies. Rika covered her mouth with her hand, silently gagging to herself.

"Rika, what do you want on your pizza?"

Jacob then came bounding in from outside, his dark brown hair housed under a dark blue baseball hat.

"What's for dinner, Mom? I'm starved."

"Pizza, Jacob. What kind do you want?"

"Jacob wants pineapple with sausage and cheese..."

"Shut up, twerp. I'll have plain pizza. Wanna go out and play baseball?"

The invitation was directed to Rika but Lizzie answered instead.

"Baseball's boring, Jacob. Don't you think so, Rika?"

Rika shrugged casually.

"I'll have plain too. I don't think baseball can be that bad. Besides, I bet Jacob's played with you dozens of times."

"Yeah, the kid played baseball dozens of time. She's just mad she can't beat me."

"I could too!"

"See, the poor thing's in denial."

"You'd think I was the dog!"

Rika sighed. As if on cue, a large collie came bounding into the kitchen through the glass sliding door Jacob had left carelessly open. Lizzie threw her arms around the dog but the dog, after stopping momentarily for a hug, bounded towards Rika and knocked her down.

"Who...is...this?"

Rika tried to push the dog off her but to no avail, she was forced to suffer as the dog continued to lick her face.

"That's our collie, Boomer."

"Call him off already..."

Jacob whistled and the dog sat obediently at his side, the dog's tail thumping on the ground and Rika wiped her face off with one hand and made a face.

"Dog drool..."

"Let's go and play baseball already. Mom, can you keep Boomer in here?"

"Yes, now get your behinds outside and enjoy the nice weather. It's supposed to rain tomorrow."

Jacob and Lizzie bounded outside while Rika followed a bit slower, closing the sliding door before Boomer could enter outside. Lizzie picked up the wooden bat and Jacob picked up the ball and tossed Rika a worn leather glove. Rika jogged farther out into the yard, stopping after reaching the barrier of a fence. After Lizzie had been tagged out by Rika, it was Rika's turn at bat. Rika stood in the diamond shape made out of sticks and gripped the wooden bat firmly. She could sense Renamon's spirit nearby, possibly on the roof. Jacob threw the ball, letting it fly. Rika concentrated and swung.

"Woah...."

Rika quickly took off after hearing the crack of the bat and she saw a glimpse of the ball go flying. She took off, touching the oak tree, the rose bush at the edge of the fence, and finally the lilac bush before stepping onto home plate, right before Jacob touched the base with the ball.

"She's safe, Jacob."

Jacob frowned.

"That was real good. Maybe we should just call it a day-"

"No way, Jacob. You just know Lizzie and I can beat you and you're just too chicken."

Rika rubbed the ball between her right hand index and thumb and smirked.

"And we're gonna prove it. Here's the bat and Lizzie, head to where I told you."

Rika had made a plan with Lizzie after Jacob had said they'd all be partnered up with each other at least once. Rika strode towards the "pitcher's mound" which was a faded and worn t-shirt that probably belonged to Jacob at a time. Jacob gave a few practice swings and stood ready. Rika took the ball and smirked in Jacob's direction. She threw the ball much gentler than Jacob had expected but Rika had aimed so the ball would hit its target. Jacob swung and the bat and ball connected sending the ball sailing.

"This is too easy, Rika. Even Lizzie could do better. Maybe I was wrong."

Jacob took off for first base.

"Now, Lizzie!"

Lizzie leapt up into the air and caught the ball and sent it flying towards Rika. Rika caught it and as Lizzie ran for third base, threw it. Lizzie caught it and tagged out Jacob before he could touch base.

"You're out! Who's the bomb now, Mister Professional Champion Jock?!?!"

"Shut up, Lizard. You couldn't of done it without Rika."

"Could so, Jacob! You're just jealous because you can't even beat a girl."

Jacob glowered.

"Why you little-"

"Elizabeth Marie and Jacob Anthony, get in here! You're grounded after dinner and you can stay in your rooms."

"That little brat started it."

"DADDY!!"

"Jacob Anthony Makino, get in here now!"

"You're not the boss around me! I can't take that you always side with that little jerk that I'm supposed to call my sister. It's not my fault she's a good for nothing brat-"

Lizzie had begun to cry.

"Why don't you shut-up and stop being so selfish and so critical! She's just a little kid. What you need is some help in being a kind and caring older brother. You're the jerk."

Jacob turned from his shouting match with his father.

"Who asked you, Miss High and Mighty? You never had to deal with annoying younger nuisances all your life!"

"Well, at least I know about having to take care of someone besides me."

Rika and Jacob glared at one another intensely.

"Lizzie, go and start eating with your mom. Rika, you too. Jacob and I will be having a talk."

Haruki spoke for nearly the first time that Rika had heard and she obediently followed Lizzie.

Rika and Lizzie took a seat at the kitchen table while Lisa heaved a heavy sigh.

"I don't understand why Jacob's become so rebellious lately. He won't listen to his father or me. He just yells at his sister all the time. One slice or two, Rika?"

"Um, just one is fine right now. Um, can you excuse me for a minute?"

Rika stood up abruptly and rushed up the stairs. She went into her room and turned the computer on. As she waited for it to start up, Rika picked up her deck of digimon cards. She began organizing them and after connected to the Internet, she logged in under her usual screen name, Digi-Queen.

Incoming Instant Message from Lion Heart. Do you choose to accept?

Rika clicked 'yes'.

Lion Heart: RIKA! How are you????? What are you doing right now???

Digi-Queen: Gee, Jeri. You're too hyper.

Lion Heart: I'm so happy to see you!

Digi-Queen: Isn't it rather early for you to be up now?

Lion Heart: It's only 6 in the morning. Shouldn't you be eating dinner?

Rika paused. She should be eating dinner.

Digi-Queen: It can wait.

Rika logged into her mail where the small mailbox with an envelope inside was blinking.

"You have new mail, Digi-Queen!"

Rika clicked open the mailbox.

You have 8 new e-mails.

Lion Heart: Did you get the e-mail I sent you last nite?

Digi-Queen: I think so.....brb

Rika got up and headed downstairs to the kitchen.

"Lisa, I'm gonna eat upstairs. Is that okay?"

Lisa sighed.

"I suppose. Don't get pizza sauce on the floor."

Rika nodded and headed up the stairs with a plate in hand. She sat back down at the computer desk.

Digi-Queen: I'm back

Lion Heart: Where'd you go? Is it just you and your dad?

Digi-Queen: Went to get the dinner Lisa made.

Lion Heart: Lisa???? :-?

Digi-Queen: lol Lisa's my step mom. She's really nice. I also have step sibs.

Lion Heart: You have half brothers and sisters?????

Digi-Queen: Yeah. Jacob's our age, 14. And I have a little stepsister named Lizzie who's 9.

Jeri: That's cool.

Incoming Instant Message from Terrier-Tamer. Do you choose to accept?

Rika clicked 'yes' again.

Terrier-Tamer: Rika, is that you?

Digi-Queen: No, Wong...It's the President of the United States....

Terrier-Tamer: Haha, NOT funny...

Digi-Queen: How's Kila?

Terrier-Tamer: **glare** She's fine. She's supposed to be coming on. Wanna start a chat?

Digi-Queen: Got nothing better to do.

Incoming chat invitation from Terrier-Tamer. Do you choose to accept?

Digi-Queen has entered Reunion.

Lion Heart: Good morning, Henry.

Terrier-Tamer: Hey, Jeri.

Gogglehead has entered Reunion.

LoneSurferGrl has entered Reunion.

LoneSurferGrl: Rika!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gogglehead: Hi every1. Hi, Rika!

Digi-Queen: Hi! If I don't answer, it's because I'm checking my e-mail.

Terrier-Tamer: Gotcha.

Rika looked at the list of e-mails. There was one from Henry, one from Jeri, one from Kila with an attachment and one from Ryo that had an attachment. Her mom and grandma had sent her one, Takato sent one, and there was one from Jodie, and one from Kenta. She clicked on Kenta's first.

smartncautious@msn.com wrote:

Rika,

How are you? Is America cool? Lina's over at my house. Are you staying with your dad alone or does he have a family? If so, does he have kids? It's kinda boring not having ur sarcasm around. We're planning on heading to the pool in town. We all miss you. See you in 13 days.

-Kenta

P.S. Lina says hi.

Rika rolled her eyes as she replied to Kenta's e-mail and then pressed 'next' and Jodie's e-mail opened.

Jamisons-bookstore@epix.net wrote:

Hey!! I'm at my dad's bookstore. Kazu's here, being a distraction. I'm working and he is being no help. I'm on break and I've been dying to see what you're up to. Ryo's been pining over you since you left. He's like a lost lovesick puppy dog which I think is so sweet. Do you miss him? Oh, Kazu wants to add something here.

Hey, Rika. Jo finally let me on. I just wanted to say hi. How are you getting along with your dad? You go see "the sights" yet? hahaha. Do they even have sights around there? Shows how much I pay attention in geography. Jodie's been helping out her dad. She's been waiting on customers and she claims I'm distracting. It's only my good looks that she can't concentrate because of...j/k, Jo. Take care of yourself, Rika. Don't even think of falling in love. Ryo would have his revenge.

Kazu's right, Rika. My dad says my break's over. Hope to talk to you soon!

Luv,
Jodie and Kazu

Rika chuckled and quickly sent a reply back, a bit more lengthy then Kenta's. She read through her family's e-mail and saved it to a folder. She moved onto Takato's and Jeri's which were just short notes, hoping she was having a great time and getting along with her dad. She was about to go back to chat and save the rest for later when she heard some struggling in the room down the hall. Rika opened the door and went towards the other room.

"Vee Head Butt!"

(A/N This attack sound familiar?)

"Diamond Storm!"

Rika threw the door open.

"What's going on in here?"

Rika's eyes opened wide in amazement as she quickly dug her D-Arc out of her pocket.

"Veemon, a rookie dinosaur type. This digimon has a hard head and uses an attack called Vee Head Butt."

Rika looked at the blue colored digimon which resembled a bit of a dinosaur with a yellow 'V' mark on his forehead.

"Renamon?"

"I sensed a digimon's presence. And I found him."

"Hey, what do you think you're doing in here? And who or what are you?"

Jacob scowled at Rika and her digimon partner.

"Hi, Jacob. Is thish your shtepshister, Rika?"

"Yeah, Veemon. This is her."

"Nice to meet'cha! I'm Veemon, Jacob's partner. And your partner ish Renamon?"

"Yeah. Jacob, this Renamon."

"Renamon, a rookie data type. Her special attack is Diamond Storm and she's known for her speed."

"I'm not the only digimon you'll meet-"

"Shut up, Veemon. They'll find out for themselves."

"What's the commotion in here, Veemon? A visitor digimon?"

"Gatomon, a champion cat type. Her attack is called Lightning Paw."

"Lizzie is a tamer too?"

"Yeah. It's easier to hide a cat then a mini blue dino who seems to have a gargantuan appetite."

"Speaking of which, Jacob, I'm shtarving. Where ish shome food?"

"He kinda has a lisp type thing too."

"Jacob, Mom wants you to come downstairs and have dinner since Rika's not coming down."

Rika looked around frantically.

"Renamon, disappear."

Renamon gave a terse nod and melted into the surroundings of Jacob's messy room. Rika dove to the side of Jacob's bed.

"How'd she do that?"

"Hey, Jacob. Hi, Veemon. How'd who do that?"

"Um, Gatomon. How'd she get in here?"

Lizzie spotted Gatomon on Jacob's bed, looking like a discarded stuffed animal.

"Don't worry, Gato. Mom didn't follow me up here."

Gatomon sat up.

"That's a relief. Yesterday when she was cleaning up your old room, Lizzie, she caught sight of me in your closet where I'd been snacking but luckily, it was only a glimpse. I fell down right there and she didn't tell the difference."

"That's good. We'll bring up some pizza for you later, Veemon. You too, Gatomon."

"Can you bring up some milk and tuna instead."

"Gatomon, my old closet smelled like tuna. I had to spray that with every single odor remover under the sun."

Lizzie left the room after Jacob assured her he'd be down in 5 minutes.

"Rika, you can come out now. I'll talk to you after dinner."

Jacob left and Rika went back to her room and shut the door.

LoneSurferGrl: Rika, you done checking your e-mail yet?

Digi-Queen: Yeah, sorry. I just found out my step sibs r tamers.

Terrier-Tamer: Are you serious?

Digi-Queen: Dead serious. Jacob, my 14 yr old step brother, has a digimon called Veemon. And Lizzie, my lil 9 yr old half sis has a Gatomon.

Gogglehead: That's digimon from the TV show. That's so awesome.

Lion Heart: Takato, do you ever forget any of that stuff?

Gogglehead: **blushes**

Digi-Queen: Kila, what's the attachment on he e-mail you sent?

LoneSurferGrl: Some pics of Terriermon, a pic of u and me from camp, and Terriermon's latest deed with the digital camera. Which received the bride and groom treatment.

Terrier-Tamer: I felt bad for poor Lopmon...

TLTAWATDK has entered Reunion.

TLTAWATDK: Morning, everyone. Rika?

Digi-Queen: Hey yourself. I hear that you've been a little lovesick puppy dog without me around.

LoneSurferGrl: **ROTFL**

Incoming Instant Message from TLTAWATDK. Do you choose to accept?

TLTAWATDK: Hey, Wildcat. I've missed you.

Digi-Queen: I missed you 2.

TLTAWATDK: Gotten into much trouble yet?

Digi-Queen: You'd think I was a juvenile delinquent. No, I haven't gotten into trouble. But, I did find out, Jacob, my 14 yr old step has a V-mon and Lizzie, my 9 yr old half, has a Gatomon.

TLTAWADK: So you have tamers for siblings. Has Renamon started ne fights?

Digi-Queen: Kinda. She started fighting with Veemon.

TLTAWATDK: Only you...Well, let's return to paying attention to the chat b4 they worry...

Digi-Queen: I really miss you, Ryo. I love you.

TLTAWATDK: Love you too, Pumpkin. Miss ya 2.

LoneSurferGrl: Well, breakfast. We're meeting at the movies 2day, right, Jeri?

Lion Heart: Yup. Our double date.

Gogglehead: I gotta go. 2 go 2 the movies, my mom told me I have to work for at least 3 hours before we leave at 11. And, I still have 2 shower. C u all soon. Talk 2 u l8r, Rika.

Googlehead has logged off.

LoneSurferGrl: Jeri, I'll c u outside the cinema. Henry, c u in an hour. **blows Henry a kiss** Ryo, I'll call you 2nite??

TLTAWATDK: Yeah, sounds fine, Kila.

LoneSurferGrl: Check out those pics, Rika. I'll have to call you sometime. And, I'll be on 2nite round 8. So if you're up tomorrow....

Digi-Queen: K. TTYT.

LoneSurferGrl has logged off.

Lion Tamer: I'm supposed to be watching my little step brother. And he wants breakfast now. C ya if ur on 2nite, Rika!
Lion Tamer has logged off.

Terrier-Tamer: I'll give u 2 some "alone time" Catch u later, Ryo.

Terrier-Tamer has logged off.

Digi-Queen: I'd like to murder him sometimes.....

TLTAWATDK: lol He just knows how much I miss you, Rika. Don't take it personally.

Digi-Queen: Wow, you have used my name for the first time since I can remember....

TLTAWATDK: :-P Shut up

Digi-Queen: So, what do you plan 2 do 2day?

TLTAWATDK: Me?

Digi-Queen: No, the other gogglehead...

TLTAWATDK: Well, I'm kinda looking for a job cause I could use some xtra $$. Jodie said her dad could always use a hand and Takato pleaded that I give him some company b4 he passes out from boredom.

Digi-Queen: The poor gogglehead. Well, where are you gonna work?

TLTAWATDK: Wherever I get some money. Did I mention that Monodramon happened to do something to my dad's van and I have to pay for all the repairs?

Digi-Queen: lol What did he do?

TLTAWATDK: You kno how curious he is.....he kinda took my dad's keys and didnt open the garage door......

Digi-Queen: The least you could do is show ur digimon about the Real World.....

TLTAWATDK: Shut up...

Digi-Queen: You could take 2 jobs, get paid x2 (double) and then just take a regular job after school starts.

TLTAWATDK: I should've thought of that....

Digi-Queen: Well, you didn't so HA!

TLTAWATDK: Did I mention how cruel you are....

Digi-Queen: I gtg.......I promised Lizzie I'd start to show her how to play the Digimon Card Game. She has cards but doesn't kno how 2 play and since she saw mine in my backpack, she concluded I kno how....

TLTAWATDK: Correct me if I'm mistaken but I think ur smitten by ur stepsis.

Digi-Queen: Okay, I'd rearrange ur face for using the word 'smitten' if you were close by but since you aren't, I promise to do so, when I get back.

TLTAWATDK: **gulps**

Digi-Queen: It's her brother I don't get.....He's just getting to me....

TLTAWATDK: That doesn't surprise me. You seem to have a problem with the male species....

Digi-Queen: Whatever. Well, I'll ttyl. CUL8R.

TLTAWATDK: Bye. Luv u

Digi-Queen: Shut-up.....luv u 2....

Digi-Queen has logged off.

TLTAWATDK has logged off.

Rika reluctantly shut off the computer when the heard the thundering up the stairs of Lizzie.

"Rika, you promised to-"

"Show you how to play. I know. Where do you want to go?"

"Um, in here's good."

Rika was about to nod her approval when she caught a glance of Renamon, who was perched near the window of the house, thoroughly soaked by the pouring rain which Rika had noticed while she had been chatting with everyone online.

"On second thought, I haven't seen your room. Let's go there instead."

Lizzie raised her eyebrows at Rika's odd behavior suddenly.

"Whatever."

Lizzie led Rika into her bedroom, which was simpler but had a computer in there as well. Lizzie went to her desk and opened the top drawer and took out her deck of Digimon Cards.

"Well, here's the basis of the game..."

***

About 2 hours later, it was around 8:30-9, and Rika had successfully taught her how to use the cards.

"Wouldn't it be amazing to have a digimon?"

Lizzie looked utterly speechless and surprised.

"I-I-I guess it would be kinda cool..."

Rika smiled.

"It sure would. Like a Renamon."

Rika held up her card of choice.

Lizzie looked at her.

"I suppose Renamon would be cool to have. Although, I'd prefer Gatomon..."

"You called, Rika?"

Renamon, appeared, materializing in front of Lizzie.

"W-W-Who are you?"

Rika sighed.

"Aw, man..."

A/N Yeah, well, I kinda decided to stop here. I promise now that I will write about Rika's 2 weeks in the U.S. I might not get a chapter released until December. I'm kinda going away from my house for 9 days to Florida. I leave the 21st and get home sometime around the 30th. I will attempt to put up a chapter on the 21st b4 I leave but I'm making no promises.

Rika: It's kinda getting hard for her. With school and all.

Angel: But I'll probably write about 2 or 3 chapters in Dec. With vacation and all....**HOORAY!!** **NEWLY ADDED AUTHOR'S NOTE: Okay, someone said I didn't mention this. People r telling me that step siblings have no blood relation to their other sibs and half siblings have one parent that is the same. If this is incorrect, take it easy because u can't complain /c I didn't kno. Jacob- half sister-Lizzie. Step sister- Rika. Lizzie-half sister-Rika. Half brother-Jacob. Rika- half sister-Lizzie. Step brother-Jacob. That is so complicated I had to have Mother A, Mother B, Father A, and Father B so my friend could figure out the whole situation. So, now i'm so confused I don't kno which way is up and which way is down. u have successfully confused me. Congratulations.**
Kazu: Also, did you know Angel turns 14 in......a day? Already 14 if we were in South Korea where she was born but was adopted.

Henry: Yeah, so wish her a grand birthday......Digimon's number one on her wish list but I suppose reviews are second best. Maybe even a birthday card....

Angel: Yeah, I'm getting older......big whoop...

Suzie: Well, from all your muses: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Angel: Thanks everyone. Hope you enjoyed this kind of "in between chapter" I think Rika's going to Disney or the beach....Most likely both....CUL8R!