The Story: Already the second chapter out, I'm so excited. Thanks so much to Darkness Princess for giving my first review. Yay! At least someone likes the story. Might rewrite this a little later, some parts just don't feel right. Sorry for making TK's mom so mean, but I'll explain it all later. Read now my pretties! Muhahaha!

Disclaimer: Don't own, can't sue.

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~Dread~

Tai paced around the waiting room, desperately trying not to punch anyone who told him to calm down. Mimi was crying with Izzy by her side. Kari was hugging TK, who had a blank look on his face. Yolei and Davis were quietly talking, and Sora was leaning against the wall, watching Tai pace.

For a such a clean place, the hospital had always spooked Kari. Even when she was little, she hated going into the unnatural white building, where death clung to everything. And now, could there be a death? Shaking the thought from her head, she tried to think of happy things. But failed, miserably. Her thoughts drifted to the last time she was at the hospital. The worry, the pain, the fear. Hugging TK a little tighter, she held tears. She really hated the hospital.

The doctors wouldn't say anything. Not a damn thing. That was their friend in there, and they couldn't tell them what was wrong? Just because his parents aren't here. Probably never be here. Tai regretted the thought as soon as it entered his mind. His parents would be here, they would come. Hearing the doors open, Tai turned around. Mr. Ishida strode in, shouting for a doctor. Three quickly came and whispered the situation to him. All of us leaned in closer to try and hear. We didn't need to wait long. Mr. Ishida quickly grabbed the one in the middle by his collar and came within inches of the guy's face. Not shouting, but loud enough to hear, Mr. Ishida's voice sent dread through us all. "Are you saying, you fucked up my son's files, leaving him defenseless against it?" Sweat came off the unfortunate doctor's face. "My-my assistant can explain better." His hand reached to his beeper, and then to his neck as Mr. Ishida released him. We turned to the doctor's assistant, recognizing our old reliable Joe.

Joe walked up slowly to Mr. Ishida, determination written on his face. "Mr. Ishida. As you so bluntly put it, yes, we did fuck up Yamato's files. The file on hand for Yamato, told us exactly as we thought. Yamato was healthy, and most likely suffering from trauma, probably caused along the lines of a car accident. Until we heard of how he was found, we were clueless. Giving him a sedative and watching for results, we didn't even think of looking under his mother's maiden name for information." We all stood shocked for a moment. Mother's maiden name? Mr. Ishida's eyes widened. Joe expecting this carried on. "Luckily we found the file and gave him the proper medication. We're still waiting for results. I'll let you in, if you'd like to see him." Everyone stood up at this as Mr. Ishida slowly nodded his head. The doctor from before stopped them, "Only family…" He paused as Mr. Ishida gave him a death glare. "But it seems all of you are family. Go right ahead" He side stepped them and scurried back to work.

Joe lead them down one hall, coming to the room. His hand hesitated on the doorknob. "Go on Joe." Izzy said as they all gathered around the door. Joe sighed. "It's pretty bad. The sedatives didn't respond to his condition very well." Mr. Ishida put his hand on Joe's shoulder. "I want to see my son." Joe nodded and slowly opened the door.

Hooked up to machines, wires scattered over his arms, laid Yamato. Mimi clasped her hands together. Sora squeezed Tai's hand. Mr. Ishida sat down by Matt's side, taking his hand. Everyone stood around the bed, to scared to say anything. TK stood by his father, placing a hand on his shoulder. Kari closed her eyes. Please let everything be okay.

The door opened. No one turned around. "I came as fast as I could." Mr. Ishida looked up to find his ex-wife standing in the doorway. "My god! They never said it was this bad." Rushing to Matt's side she took his other hand. "Yamato..." She closed her eyes and squeezed his hand. Opening them again she looked around to all the people in the room. "What happened?" Everyone avoided her eyes, not wanting to replay what happened again. It would mean it actually happened, and they could never wake up from this nightmare.

"They found him in the apartment. I was working late. The hospital used the wrong file and only gave him sedatives. They responded horribly and they found the right file, under Takaishi." Mrs. Ishida looked at her ex-husband. "Are you blaming me?" Her tone became harsher with each word. "No, but why was it your name, Nancy? Did you have to change his medical record after the divorce?" Mrs. Takaishi was standing up now, no longer holding Matt's hand. "You took everything else about Yamato away! I just thought…I always…I usually took care of that." She turned her head as her voice became softer. Sighing Mr. Ishida bent his head, Mrs. Takaishi walked towards the door, "I'm getting something. It is late, do any of you want anything?" She walked out without waiting for a response. The door barely clicked behind her.

Two hours slowly rolled by. Nurses came in and out, checking on Yamato's status. Joe showed up a few times, only staying a few minutes before being called back to work. The tension was suffocating. Around ten, a doctor walked in, holding a file. "Mr. and Mrs. Ishida?" The two adults stood up. Nodding, he turned to the teens, "Would you please excuse us for a moment?" Reluctantly they left the room, only to leave the door open a crack so they could listen.

The doctor, waiting for them to leave, flipped through the file and finally turned towards the parents. "It seems as past problems have created a worse one. When Yamato was last in the hospital, he was recorded to have been diagnosed and fully recover from Rheumatic fever. Correct?" The parents nodded. Seeing the recognition, the doctor went on, "I am Dr. Igumi. I specialize in heart problems. After looking over your son's files, and watching his reaction to the sedatives, I have very distressing information. Unfortunately, your son has been diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease. Usually this problem shows up within a few weeks of recovery, but in this case it seems to have occurred quite late. Yamato's heart valves aren't closing fully, letting blood leak backward. If he worsens, his heart will slowly enlarge from not being able to pump blood successfully. For now, all we can do is give him medication and wait."

He paused and waited for a reaction from the adults. But all he received were blank stares. "Mr. and Mrs. Ishida?" They both snapped out of their trance. Mrs. Takaishi looked back to Yamato. "What can we do if it worsens?" Dr. Igumi frowned and closed the file in his hand. "I'm afraid we'll have to resort to drastic measures. Let us just pray it doesn't get that bad. I'll keep you updated on his status. Good day."

Dr. Igumi opened the door, revealing a horde of teens in front of him. Shaking his head he pushed past and walked down the hall, looking at Yamato's file. So uncommon. This kind of problem appearing so late after recovering from the fever. It is a miracle he was able to last this long. God help him.

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Oooooo…poor Yama. I know it's mean, but everything will be explained later. Sorry about making Mrs. Takaishi again, but it shows that she still wanted to be apart of Yamato's life. Although I wouldn't have changed my kid's medical records, let's just say she was a bit waked after the divorce. K? Well till next chapter…R&R.