Little Richard's Intentions for Ryo & Rika

Maybe It'll Be Found Soon Enough

immature DF103:holds up sign that says "I H8 DigiFreak103": Two, four, six, eight, who don't we appreciate. It's…DF103!

lovesick DF103: Yup…it's, like, the first time you've ever told the truth, too.

immature DF103: Nuh-uh! I tell the truth all the time!

morbid/dead DF103:lies down on the couch: There's a lie…

boring DF103: Yeah. She bites, you know. :reveals bite mark on right arm: See?

immature DF103:smiles showing some teeth:

morbid/dead DF103: Right… -.-;; Anyways, it's about time DF103 decided to type this up. A little time in front of the television, encouragement from friends, and a break from school, does you some good, whenever you have writer's block. I'll just get right to the point. We don't own Digimon, Ashley, or Amber. But she, as in DF103, does own all four of us, little Ric—

immature DF103:pounces on morbid/dead DF103 and bites her: No, she doesn't!

morbid/dead DF103: AHH! Get her off me! Get her off me:runs around in hysteria:

lovesick DF103 – Like, she was going to say, us, little Richard, and Melanie. So, like, go ahead and read this chapter…inspired by Aaliyah's "Miss You" and Michelle Branch's "Here With Me"


"Hey," Kazu said, waving, "Ryo's in the house!"

Richard frantically dragged Ryo to the table.

"So you finally decided to show up, huh?" Henry said, grinning.

"Uh, yeah," Ryo answered, making eye contact with Rika and smiling.

"Hey, Ryo's here!" Takato yelled out, walking over to the group with Ashley.

"Is this the same Ryo, who you and your friends are trying to hook up with Rika?" Ashley asked, whispering to Takato.

Takato nodded, as he and Ashley walked towards the table. Jeri looked at Takato, wondering if he and Ashley had done anything she wouldn't want him to do. Jeri frowned, as Takato looked down at her.

"Takato, did you two do…anything?" Jeri asked, hesitantly.

"Yeah, we talked," Takato answered, smiling.

'Good,' Jeri thought, in relief.

'Whew, she didn't ask me about what,' Takato thought.

He sat back down in his seat, next to Ashley. Ryo grabbed a vacant seat and moved it next to Richard and Rika.

"So, who are these three young ladies?" Ryo asked, sitting down in his seat.

"This is Ashley, that's Amber, and the person next to Kenta is Melanie," Takato said, pointing to each person.

"Hello," Amber and Ashley said, while Melanie, still pondeed on the ghost incident.

"I'm so glad you came, Ryo," Richard said, reaching for his cup of punch.

Ryo's head rested on his arm as he handed Richard his cup and smiled. Ryo glanced up and looked at Rika, only to see Rika gazing back at him. Her eyes seemed blank and looked like she was deep in thought, until she shook her head and made eye contact.

"Ryo, we need to talk," Rika whispered.

"Huh? Um, okay," Ryo said, getting up.

"Where are you two going?" Jeri asked.

"None of your business," Rika said, getting up and taking Ryo's hand, dragging him off.

The others watched them leave. Little Richard looked at Henry, with a fairly large smile on his face.

"Go on. Go see what they're talking about," Henry said, watching Richard jump out of his seat.

Richard headed for the direction, where Rika and Ryo went. Henry glanced at Jeri, who seemed very happy.

"Did you see that? Rika held Ryo's hand!" Jeri exclaimed. "You think she's changed her mind about the proposal?"

"Who knows? You never know about Rika," Kazu said, leaning back in his seat.

"Well, let's just hope she is," Alice said.

Somewhere…

Ryo and Rika came to a vacant table, and sat down. Richard was at a corner where he wasn't seen by the two.

"Ryo, look, I know I've said this already, but I'm really sorry for turning you down…"

'Oh no, not this again,' Ryo thought, bracing himself for another round of Rika's discouraging answer.

"But, I was wrong in saying no, so quickly. I should've said that I'll think about it, and well, I did. It took me a while before I finally realized how much you mean to me. Well, can I change my answer to a yes?" Rika asked, letting out a very heavy sigh.

Ryo perked his head up, amazed of what came out of her mouth.

"Really? I mean, of course," Ryo said, his trademark smile returning to it's spot on his face.

Richard's face lit up, as he ran back to the others with the news.

the others…

The others were having an intense debate over what they would do if Ryo and Rika didn't come together.

"We can't think like that," Alice said, "it's just up to spontaneity."

"It's not up to spontaneity. It's up to me!" Kazu yelled, throwing his fist up into air.

"What is that supposed to mean?" Amber asked, figuring out everyone's personality within the discussion they were having. "I mean what can you possibly do that will get those two wed."

"Easy. Knowing him, he'll probably just have them meet somewhere, and have a priest there, and get them become husband and wife there, you know, against their free will," Kenta said, looking at Kazu who nodded at his explanation.

"Um, wouldn't that be a tad bit cruel?" Ashley asked. - -;;

"No!" Kazu yelled out. "I've spent half my life running away from that crazy person because she always had that one urge to hurt me!"

"That's because you bug her too much," Jeri said, straightening out the thoughts Kazu were thinking about.

Soon enough, Richard came running back to the table.

"Richard, did you hear anything?" Henry asked.

"Uh-huh," Richard said, catching his breath.

"What did they say?" Takato asked, as everyone moved in, to hear the answer.

Richard was still out of breath, when another slow song came on. Richard pointed to the dance floor. The others turned around and saw Ryo and Rika dancing on the dance floor to Miss You by Aaliyah.

Kazu and Kenta's jaws fell open as they watched the impossible, possible. Jeri turned back to Richard, with another large smile on her face.

"Does that mean she said yes?"

Richard nodded and Jeri jumped for joy. The rest smiled and watched the two dance together, for the first time.

Rika glanced over to the group and smiled, shutting her eyes. Ryo looked down at her and smiled.

"What did you look at that made you smile?" Ryo asked, hands on Rika's waist, swaying to the slow song.

"Oh, I just saw the others looking at us."

"It's so romantic," Melanie finally said, watching the two.

"I know, isn't it?" Jeri said.

"Who would've thought? Rika getting married before all of us. That's pretty freaky," Kazu said, resting his head on his arms, on the back of a chair.

"You really don't like Rika, do you?" Ashley asked.

"Nope, never did, never will," Kazu replied.

"That's a lie. You practically admired her because of winning that card tournament," Kenta said.

"Oh, be quiet…" Kazu said, his voice trailing off, "besides, that was a long time ago."

Rika gazed into Ryo's gleaming eyes, as if she hasn't seen him in a long time. Ryo gazed back at her. Rika smiled and rested her head on his shoulder, as he moved closer to her.

"Man, I've seen it all tonight," Takato said, laughing.

"No, we haven't seen them kiss. A dance, like this, isn't over till someone kisses someone," Amber said.

"What if they don't kiss," Henry asked, curious of what her answer maybe.

"I don't know, but someone has to kiss someone," Amber answered.

The ghostly trio sat, side by side, talking. While everyone talked about Ryo and Rika, these three have been talking about their own matters.

"What do you think will happen to us now? I mean, you think they'll want us back?" Mako asked.

"Hmm, I'm not sure," Suzie said.

"I want to at least stay for their wedding," Ai said, watching the two dance.

"I would, too," Suzie replied.

The chorus of the song repeated, as the song began to end. Rika looked up at Ryo, smiled once more. Ryo smiled back, leaning towards her, lips touching.

Back at the table, Henry tapped on Amber on her shoulder. Turning around, Amber saw Henry pointing to Ryo and Rika.

"They're kissing," Amber said, happily, "that's so sweet."

"I know, it is," Ashley said, agreeing with Amber.

"Well, at least you two aren't fighting anymore," Henry said.

"I guess so," Amber said, glancing back at Ashley, and smiled.

Ashley smiled back, and said, "You know, you are so much different from the last time I've seen you."

"Whatever happened before, forget it. I never really wanted to be American Idol. I did it for the experience, not the fame," Amber said.

"So, you're not a "spotlight hugger" like all those other famous people, huh," Ashley asked.

"You can say that," Amber said, laughing. "Look, I'm sorry for yelling. Friends?" Amber stuck her hand out.

"Friends," Ashley said, shaking hands with Amber.

Henry looked at the two and then looked at Rika and Ryo, heading for their way.

Ryo and Rika neared the table as a song came that reminded Ryo of how much he missed Rika when she was gone. Few moments later, Rika came to a realization with the song.The beginning of Here With Me rang through the speakers.

Ryo and Rika glanced at each other and smiled.

"You guys, pretend you don't know anything about you know what," Henry said.

The others nodded as Rika and Ryo approached, hand in hand.

"Um, Rika, you know that your hand is touching Ryo's, right?" Kenta asked, pointing to their hands.

"Oh, I know," Rika simply replied.

"What's wrong with you? Are you sick?" Jeri asked, feeling her forehead, for a fever.

Rika just shook her head.

"I'm fine, really," Rika answered, smirking. Ryo did the same.

"What's with the smirks?" Alice asked.

"Oh, nothing really. Just getting married," Ryo said, coolly, his smirk, growing to a large smile.

"You are?" Jeri yelled out, jumping up for joy (again).

"Hahah, calm down, Jeri," Rika said, laughing.

"You've got to invite all of us to the ceremony and stuff," Alice said.

"You can count on everyone we know," Ryo said.

"This is pure hysteria," Kazu started, "I just can't believe, Rika…Rika, is getting married before any of us."

"Just because, I'm getting married doesn't mean I still can't hurt you," Rika warned, rolling up her sleeves.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa. I was only joking," Kazu said, holding up his hands in defense.

"You think I'm that gullible?" Rika asked, narrowing her eyes.

"He needs to learn to shut his mouth," Takato said.

"Does he always get yelled at by her?" Ashley asked, to Takato.

"Yup, everyday, since we were thirteen," Takato answered.

"Mm, explains why he doesn't like her so much," Ashley said.

Couple of hours later, as the dance ended, people started to leave, and the cleaners came with they're mops and brooms to clean the place up. The gang stood outside the building, talking, mainly exchanging goodbyes.

"Had a great time, Henry. Thanks for inviting all of us," Takato said, speaking for everyone.

"Don't thank me, thank them," Henry said, gesturing to the three younger people.

"Hey, you're welcome. Seemed like you guys needed to get together again," Suzie said, smiling, "and it's nice meeting you three." Suzie turned to Melanie, Amber, and Ashley.

"Nice meeting you, too, though it is kinda weird to meet someone's dead sister," Ashley said.

"Yeah, but hey, there's a first time for everything," Amber replied.

Melanie just backed away, little by little.

"Um, are you okay?" Mako asked, inching towards her.

"Yeah," Melanie answered, "just fine."

"You sure," Ai said, smirking, also walking towards her.

Melanie just nodded, still moving back, until she eventually bumped into Kenta.

"Tell them to stay away," Melanie demanded, watching Ai and Mako, moving slowly towards her.

"You guys, do you mind?" Kenta asked, looking at Ai and Mako.

"Oh, you just had to ruin our fun," Mako complained.

"Well, the last time we had "fun," we died, remember?" Suzie said, reminding Mako, in a slightly angry tone.

"Not really, the truck killed us. Not the fact that we were driving around the city…" Mako said, correcting her.

"Right, just forget I even mentioned it," Suzie said.

"Well, I gotta walk these two lovely ladies home," Takato said, motioning to Jeri and Ashley.

"Okay, I'll see all of you later," Kazu said, waving.

"Watch out for Jeri. Something is going to happen," Suzie said, whispering to Henry.

"What's going to happen," Henry asked, in curiosity.

"Can't tell you. Gotta go," Suzie said, "Come on, guys."

"Fine then, don't tell me," Henry said, as the Ai and Mako, followed Suzie.

They walked off. Richard yawned watching them leave. Ryo looked down at him.

"Tired?" Ryo asked.

Richard nodded.

"Hmm, maybe I'll take him for the night," Henry said, to Rika.

"Okay. Your house is probably closer than mine," Rika said, turning to Richard. "Good night, Richard."

"Good night, Rika," Richard answered.

"You want me to walk you home?" Henry asked, turning to Amber. "The streets get pretty confusing at night."

"Sure," Amber said, "if you insist."

"Okay," Henry answered, "come on, Richard." Henry and Amber started walking.

"Bye, Rika. Bye Ryo," Richard said, running after Henry.

"Oh yeah, and are we invisible or something?" Kazu asked.

"I don't know. I'm taking Melanie home. Bye, you guys," Kenta said, walking away with Melanie.

"Hey, wait for me!" Kazu yelled running after them.

"He can be so childish sometimes," Alice said.

"You just now noticed that?" Rika asked, laughing.

"Oh, no, I knew," Alice replied, walking along the sidewalks, making her way home. "Hmm, by the way, I'll come by tomorrow for Richard's things."

"Okay," Rika replied, "See you tomorrow."

Alice simply waved, and continued walking.

"Maybe, it's about time I took you home," Ryo said.

"You don't have to, really," Rika replied.

"I want to," Ryo said.

"Okay, okay," Rika said, smiling.

"Good." Ryo laughed, linking his arms with hers.

Takato, Jeri, and Ashley…

Takato, Jeri, and Ashley had made it to Jeri's house. They stood outside her door as Takato and Jeri talked.

"I'll see you tomorrow," Jeri said.

"You too," Takato replied, giving a light peck on her cheek. "Good night."

Jeri walked inside her house, feeling a little disappointed.

'Takato usually kisses me on the lips,' she thought.

She didn't seem happy at all. Could it be because she's jealous?

Takato and Ashley wandered on the streets.

"I don't know where you live," Takato said, remembering that he had only met her at the dance.

"Oh, I'll show you," Ashley replied.

They walked for a few minutes, getting to know each other better, until they finally reached Ashley's house.

"Well, thanks for walking me home," Ashley said, standing by her door.

"No problem," Takato said, "anything for you." Takato blushed after realizing what he had said.

Ashley only laughed and said, "Good night," before walking in and closing the door.

Takato walked home, pondering over different thoughts.

With Henry, Amber, and Richard…

Richard was asleep on Henry's back, as they approached Amber's house.

"I had a great time, Henry," Amber said.

"I did, too," Henry said.

There was an awkward silence before Henry spoke again.

"Amber, remember when you said a dance wasn't complete until someone kissed someone?" Henry asked.

"Um, yeah. What abo—" Amber's lips touched Henry's before she could finish. Henry slowly pulled away, afraid he might wake Richard up.

"There's another one, just for you," Henry said, smiling, then checking to see if Richard woke up.

Amber smiled back, kissing Henry on the lips once more, before she said, "G'night," and went inside. Henry smiled, walking away, with Richard still sound asleep on his back. He made it back to his house. He fumbled with his keys before, unlocking the door. Inside he saw Terriermon, wrapped in his little blanket, sleeping in front of the TV.

"Terriermon, when are you going to learn to turn the TV off when you go to sleep?" Henry whispered, setting Richard down on the couch, and draping him with a spare blanket.

He turned everything off, and went into his room to change into his pajamas. Buttoning his shirt, he looked at his bed side table and saw the small box, containing the ring.

"Guess I should drop this off at Ryo's house tomorrow," Henry said, turning out the lights.

Melanie, Kenta, and Kazu…

Melanie let out a sigh, knowing that she finally got away from the ghosts.

"I still can't believe Rika is getting married," Kazu said.

"Well, you know that Ryo and Rika are meant to be," Kenta mentioned, as they turned the corner to the apartment complex.

"Well, I think Rika shouldn't have said "yes," so I can torture Rika, by forcing her to marry Ryo, since she hates him, oh so much," Kazu said, with an evil grin.

"You have a crazy imagination," Melanie said.

"I know," Kazu said, grinning.

They approached the door to the apartment. Melanie held her hand out in front of the two young men, as they all came to a halt.

"I can take care of myself from here," Melanie said, opening the door.

"But—" Kenta started, until he was interrupted.

"It's okay, I had a great time," Melanie said, walking inside, "you have my number, so give me a call sometime. And, pleasure to meet you Kazu. Have a safe walk home."

Melanie walked inside, as Kazu and Kenta still stood there.

"Wonder what's up with her?" Kazu asked.

"Um, I don't know. I'll ask her tomorrow," Kenta said, yawning, "but, right now, I'm bushed. Gotta get some sleep."

"Me too."

To Alice…

Alice walked down the street of her home. She yawned a few times, before noticing a slow running car turning the curb onto the same street as her. The car's speed kept on decreasing as it neared Alice.

"Oh, great," Alice said to herself, trying to a make out a face in the driver's seat.

Turns out, it was Yamaki, in the driver's seat, and Riley in the passenger's seat, asleep. The window rolled open.

"Hey Alice," Yamaki called out.

"Good evening, Yamaki," Alice said, turning to face the him, "welcome back."

"Thanks. Is it possible, if you could take care of Richard for part of the day tomorrow?" Yamaki asked, solemnly. "I have to take Riley to the doctor's office tomorrow."

"Sure, as long as it's okay with you, for him to come along with me and the others for a wedding planning meeting thing," Alice said.

"That's fine, who's getting married?" Yamaki asked, curious of who the lucky pair are.

"Ryo and Rika," Alice simply answered.

"Really? Wow, didn't see that coming." A shocked look grew on his face.

"I know. So, what's up with Riley, anyway?"

"Well, nothing. I'm taking her to the doctor's office to see if she is pregnant," Yamaki replied.

"Oh…that's that certain health condition thing you were talking about," Alice said, remembering her message.

"Yup. We should be heading home. Thanks for watching Richard," Yamaki said.

"Anytime, and congratulations, if you are having another kid. Richard will be in for a treat," Alice said.

"Thank you. Walk home safely." With that, he drove off, turning another curb.

Finally, Ryo and Rika…

"…maybe an outside wedding is better. Not so traditional, and we wouldn't have to spend money on renting a place," Rika said, walking with Ryo.

"Yeah, that's a nice idea. And, it is on the romantic side," Ryo said, grinning.

"Yeah."

There was silence between the two, as they approached Rika's house. They both stopped at the door. Ryo put his hands on Rika's shoulders and looked into her eyes.

"You don't know how glad I am, now that you're back," Ryo said, "you're like the world to me; I don't think I can stand losing you again."

"Ryo, I know I'm getting way off topic here, but could you cut some of the mushiness?" Rika asked, chuckling.

"Sorry, had to get it out somehow." Ryo laughed.

"Well, like I said before, I'm glad I decided to stay, and to tell you the truth, I missed you most of all, aside from my mom and grandma because I love them and they're the only family I had…" Rika's voice trailed off then whispered, "now they're gone."

"Oh Rika," Ryo said, embracing her into a hug, "it's okay, I know what it's like, losing someone you love."

"Well, what did you do about it?" A stray tear fell from Rika's eye.

"Well, it took me a while to get over my mother's death, but I knew that she'll always be with me, in my heart," Ryo started, "just as your mom and your grandma is."

Rika smiled weakly and said, "And, I have you."

"Yeah, that too," Ryo said, smiling once again and giving her light goodnight kiss on her cheek, "I'll see you tomorrow."

"Okay, bye."

With that, Ryo left, walking out of wooden gates, surrounding the house.


morbid/dead DF103: Does this look infected:shows lovesick DF103 bite mark:

lovesick DF103: Like, no.

immature DF103:sits in a chair, pouting: Immature doesn't belong to anyone, but me!

morbid/dead DF103: Okay, okay. My bad…just don't bite me anymore.

immature DF103: OKAY!

lovesick DF103: The things I deal with…like, anyway. DF103 wants to, like, thank all the reviewers, DigiqueenTMIM and HenryLovr07 for any changes made within the fic, kori hime for the suggestion of using "Miss You."

boring DF103: And also thank you to anyone else we have missed…our greatest apologies to those we have accidentally forgotten.

morbid/dead DF103:wraps arm in gauze after drenching it with rubbing alcohol: Um…please review…

immature DF103: This is the DigiFreak103 Hate Club, signing off…