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Only Hope
Sora spent a week in the hospital before she and the babies were released. During that time, Tai and Yamato had moved home to Odaiba and were living with Kari and Tai's parents. Tai drove up to the hospital doors and got out of his father's car, walking quickly to the entrance of the building where Sora waited in a wheelchair with Matthew and Anastasia in her arms. Tai pushed the wheelchair down to the car and put his children in their car seats before helping Sora into her seat. She was so much smaller than when she was pregnant, Tai was afraid he would break her. In fact, he was afraid he would break his entire family.
"It feels so good to be out of the hospital, Tai. Is everything set at your house?" Sora asked, relaxing as the family drove down the street and got onto the freeway. Tai nodded and smiled over at Sora, who looked over and smiled back.
"I hope it's not too much trouble for me and the kids to stay out there too. You know that's eight people crammed into a place big enough for four!" Sora started, but Tai shook his head.
"My mom and dad were delighted to have you, and when I told them about Matthew and Anastasia, they were worried at first about how we could manage, but now they're just plain excited to have grandchildren. I think things are going to turn out just perfectly." Tai interjected, taking Sora's hand in his.
"Oh Sora, I wish you would have told us about these little ones!" Mrs. Kamiya exclaimed as she picked Anastasia up out of the car seat and looked at her lovingly. Tai handed his son to his father, who held the little brunette child in his arms carefully.
"It's been awhile since I've held something so tiny. He looks just like you when you were a baby, son." Mr. Kamiya said to Tai, who looked on proudly as his family embraced their new additions. Kari stood with Matt, her head on his shoulder. Matt's arm was around her waist, holding her tightly. Kari looked up at Matt, who looked back down and smiled.
"This just feels so right." Kari remarked, looking from Matt to her family. Matt's blue eyes glimmered as he bent down and kissed his girlfriend's cheek softly.
"What does?" Matt asked. Kari walked with Matt through their back yard leisurely. She stopped and looked back up at Matt, ruby eyes meeting azure softly.
"Everything. It isn't weird that Tai and Sora are only nineteen but have kids now, and it isn't strange to know they're going to marry soon. My mom and dad look so natural as grandparents and you . . . you fit my hand perfectly." Kari said, trailing off shyly. She blushed slightly, and Matt kissed her, taking her arms and putting them around his neck gently. He put his arms around Kari's petite waist as he ended the kiss and gazed down at his girlfriend with a smile on his handsome face. Matt touched her face very lightly as he moved a strand of hair out of her rusty eyes.
"I have something I want to give you. Wait right here." Matt said, kissing Kari's forehead before taking off toward the front yard where Tai, Sora, Mr. and Mrs. Kamiya and the children still stood, talking and taking pictures. Tai saw Matt run toward his car and followed him curiously. Matt walked quickly to Tai and smiled, his eyes big and excited. Tai was confused and it showed in his brown eyes as he analyzed his best friend's expression.
"I'm going to give this to Kari." Matt said, pulling out a small black box and opening it. Inside was a very small silver ring with a tiny pink stone and a little blue stone set on the top of it.
"Is this . . . . are you going to ask her to -" Tai started, but Matt shook his head.
"No, no, no it's a promise ring. She's not old enough to get married and I want her to know that I love her and this is how I plan on doing that." Matt replied, growing a bit more serious. Tai nodded and shoved Matt toward the back yard where Kari was still waiting.
"I'm giving you my blessing, Matt. I know you won't hurt her, and frankly, you're the only one I can see taking good care of her." Tai said, smiling a lopsided smile at his friend, who returned the smile and ran back to the back yard. Sora looked at Tai quizzically, and Tai noticed everyone was staring at him. Tai laughed nervously and ran a hand through his mahogany hair.
"So what was that all about?" Sora asked, a sly smile on her face. Mr. and Mrs. Kamiya nodded, walking closer to their oldest child.
"Matt's giving Kari a promise ring. He loves her!" Tai said excitedly. Sora gasped and Tai's parents smiled at each other as they cuddled their grandchildren happily.
Kari sat in the back yard on a little swing beside a blooming cherry tree, letting the little petals fall onto her softly. Matt rushed over to her and sat down beside her, taking her hands in his.
"Are you alright, Matt?" Kari laughed, seeing Matt's nervous face stare back at her with hopeful eyes.
"Last summer, almost a year ago, I fell for the most wonderful person I've ever come to know. You're smart, funny, caring . . . . . you're stunning. I know I have told you I loved you a million times, but I want you to know how serious I am. You are my light, my hope, and someday I hope you're my life." Matt said, pulling the box out of his pocket and opening it so Kari could see the contents. She gasped quietly and looked at Matt with confused auburn eyes.
"Are you . . . . are you proposing to me?" Kari asked, shocked. Matt shook his head and put the tiny ring on her right ring finger.
"Not exactly. It's a promise ring. I'm giving you this ring because I want you to know that I am madly in love with you, and when you're ready, I want to marry you and start a life together." Matt answered, looking into Kari's now misty eyes with all the sincerity in the world in his eyes.
"It's beautiful. I love it, and I love you! You don't have to hope to start a life with me, Matt because I'm planning on it. You make waking up in the morning so much better. Just knowing the you're out there thinking about me makes life so good." Kari said, embracing Matt tightly. Matt hugged the tiny girl happily, and the couple parted as they heard clapping by the house. Everyone stepped around the corner, and Kari stood with Matt and showed them her ring as Sora congratulated the couple. Tai, holding both of his children in his arms, smiled and sat down on the swing.
"Well Matthew, Anastasia, what do you two think so far? You've got Gramma and Grampa, Aunt Kari and Uncle Matt . . . this world isn't too bad so far, is it?" Tai said, looking down at his children. Matthew was soundly sleeping, his little hands balled up into fists as he dozed. Anastasia looked back up at Tai with her big rusty eyes. Tai's grin widened as his daughter stretched and looked back up at him and smiled. Sora took a seat next to Tai and relieved him of Anastasia gently.
"Things are turning out great." Sora sighed, leaning her head against Tai's shoulder. Tai nodded and rested his head on Sora's as they watched Kari and Matt talk excitedly to Mr. and Mrs. Kamiya.
*Three years later*
Nineteen year old Kari stood on top of a small stool as Sora busily put the finishing touches on her white wedding dress. Kari's mother was sitting in a chair contentedly, watching Matthew and Anastasia toddle around the small room under the church. Sora took a step back from her sister in law and nodded, satisfied.
"I think that will be perfect. Take a look in the mirror and tell me what you think." Sora said, her ruby eyes sparkling as she ran a small hand through her shoulder length fire red hair. Kari looked into the mirror and sighed happily.
"It's absolutely perfect! I love it, Sora!" Kari gushed as she stepped off the stool and twirled gently. The dress floated as if made with the clouds from the sky. It was strapless, and hugged Kari through the bodice until it flared gently out at her hips. The top of the dress was sequined with tiny clear beads that shined in the light, and as the dress became longer, the sequins became fewer until they faded to almost nothing at the bottom. Kari's brown hair was up in curls around her pretty face, and a long white veil was clipped to her hair, draping down past her shoulders and stopping mid-waist.
"It's beautiful, Kari. Matt won't be able to take his eyes off of you." Mrs. Kamiya added, walking up to Sora with the twins, who were dressed up for the wedding as well. Matthew wore a small black tuxedo and had his shortish brown hair styled spiky. A white lily was pinned to his lapel, finishing the look. Anastasia wore a little blue dress that reached to her knees and had short sleeves. Her auburn hair was also in curls, and they stood out against the blue fabric that covered her. Sora took her three year olds in her arms and lifted them with some effort.
"Mommy, so pretty!" Anastasia cried, reaching for Kari's bouquet of red roses on the table beside her. Sora shook her head at Anastasia, who nodded back, a huge lopsided grin on her face. Matthew wiggled free of Sora's grip and slid to the floor, where he curiously chased a small cricket he'd discovered. Sora sighed and helped her mother in law gather the children quickly. Tai opened the door to the room and gasped when he saw Kari standing ready with Sora and the rest of his family.
"You look wonderful . . . " Tai trailed off, hugging Kari gently.
"Thanks Tai." Kari answered, a tear threatening to fall from her eye. Tai led Kari to the entrance to the church and left her with their parents as he took his place with Sora in the line of wedding party participants. The music started, and the twins first walked out together, Anastasia scattering rose petals as Matthew calmly carried a small white pillow with the rings perched on the top majestically. Matt was standing at the altar, his face nervously scanning the wedding party for any sign of Kari. Tai and Sora followed their babies, their arms linked as they walked the same aisle they had walked three years before after the twins were born.
"This is kinda like déjà vu, don't you think?" Tai whispered softly before Sora shushed him. Tai looked over at her with a smile on his face, and gazed at her beautiful blue dress she had made, and how her hair stood out against it in the sunlit church. Mimi and Izzy followed Tai and Sora, and TK walked in after them with his girlfriend Alys. Joe took up the rear with his wife Mae. Tai stood next to Matt and watched his best friend wipe the sweat off his pale face.
"It's going to be okay, Matt. She's out there waiting for you." Tai said quietly. Matt looked over at Tai with frightened blue eyes and nodded, a smile pasted to his face. The music struck a chord, and all the guests stood as Kari and her parents started walking down the aisle toward Matt and the wedding party. Matt gasped as he saw his fiancée walk to him, and he took her hands in his gently while the minister began to speak.
"You look amazing." Matt mouthed to Kari, who blushed and mouthed a silent thank you in return. The wedding blazed by, and in seconds, Matt and Kari became Mr. and Mrs. Yamato Ishida. The couple ran out of the church entrance as guests tossed bird seed at them joyously. Tai and Sora walked out of the church entrance, each holding a twin. Tai looked at Sora contentedly and held her hand.
"Things are simply perfect. How can life get any better?" Tai asked, looking into his wife's rusty eyes happily. Sora smiled softly and squeezed Tai's hand.
"Well, in about seven months you can find out." Sora replied. Tai's eyes widened as he looked down at Sora's stomach and back to her face. She nodded, and Tai yelled for joy.
"I'm going to be a daddy again!" Tai exclaimed, catching the attention of Kari and Matt, who cried out in joy and ran back to them, attracting the rest of the family and friends to Tai and Sora as well.
*Okay, I hope you don't hate the ending but this is the best I can do for now. Maybe I can repost it sometime if I get enough feedback! Thanks for reading!*
Only Hope
Sora spent a week in the hospital before she and the babies were released. During that time, Tai and Yamato had moved home to Odaiba and were living with Kari and Tai's parents. Tai drove up to the hospital doors and got out of his father's car, walking quickly to the entrance of the building where Sora waited in a wheelchair with Matthew and Anastasia in her arms. Tai pushed the wheelchair down to the car and put his children in their car seats before helping Sora into her seat. She was so much smaller than when she was pregnant, Tai was afraid he would break her. In fact, he was afraid he would break his entire family.
"It feels so good to be out of the hospital, Tai. Is everything set at your house?" Sora asked, relaxing as the family drove down the street and got onto the freeway. Tai nodded and smiled over at Sora, who looked over and smiled back.
"I hope it's not too much trouble for me and the kids to stay out there too. You know that's eight people crammed into a place big enough for four!" Sora started, but Tai shook his head.
"My mom and dad were delighted to have you, and when I told them about Matthew and Anastasia, they were worried at first about how we could manage, but now they're just plain excited to have grandchildren. I think things are going to turn out just perfectly." Tai interjected, taking Sora's hand in his.
"Oh Sora, I wish you would have told us about these little ones!" Mrs. Kamiya exclaimed as she picked Anastasia up out of the car seat and looked at her lovingly. Tai handed his son to his father, who held the little brunette child in his arms carefully.
"It's been awhile since I've held something so tiny. He looks just like you when you were a baby, son." Mr. Kamiya said to Tai, who looked on proudly as his family embraced their new additions. Kari stood with Matt, her head on his shoulder. Matt's arm was around her waist, holding her tightly. Kari looked up at Matt, who looked back down and smiled.
"This just feels so right." Kari remarked, looking from Matt to her family. Matt's blue eyes glimmered as he bent down and kissed his girlfriend's cheek softly.
"What does?" Matt asked. Kari walked with Matt through their back yard leisurely. She stopped and looked back up at Matt, ruby eyes meeting azure softly.
"Everything. It isn't weird that Tai and Sora are only nineteen but have kids now, and it isn't strange to know they're going to marry soon. My mom and dad look so natural as grandparents and you . . . you fit my hand perfectly." Kari said, trailing off shyly. She blushed slightly, and Matt kissed her, taking her arms and putting them around his neck gently. He put his arms around Kari's petite waist as he ended the kiss and gazed down at his girlfriend with a smile on his handsome face. Matt touched her face very lightly as he moved a strand of hair out of her rusty eyes.
"I have something I want to give you. Wait right here." Matt said, kissing Kari's forehead before taking off toward the front yard where Tai, Sora, Mr. and Mrs. Kamiya and the children still stood, talking and taking pictures. Tai saw Matt run toward his car and followed him curiously. Matt walked quickly to Tai and smiled, his eyes big and excited. Tai was confused and it showed in his brown eyes as he analyzed his best friend's expression.
"I'm going to give this to Kari." Matt said, pulling out a small black box and opening it. Inside was a very small silver ring with a tiny pink stone and a little blue stone set on the top of it.
"Is this . . . . are you going to ask her to -" Tai started, but Matt shook his head.
"No, no, no it's a promise ring. She's not old enough to get married and I want her to know that I love her and this is how I plan on doing that." Matt replied, growing a bit more serious. Tai nodded and shoved Matt toward the back yard where Kari was still waiting.
"I'm giving you my blessing, Matt. I know you won't hurt her, and frankly, you're the only one I can see taking good care of her." Tai said, smiling a lopsided smile at his friend, who returned the smile and ran back to the back yard. Sora looked at Tai quizzically, and Tai noticed everyone was staring at him. Tai laughed nervously and ran a hand through his mahogany hair.
"So what was that all about?" Sora asked, a sly smile on her face. Mr. and Mrs. Kamiya nodded, walking closer to their oldest child.
"Matt's giving Kari a promise ring. He loves her!" Tai said excitedly. Sora gasped and Tai's parents smiled at each other as they cuddled their grandchildren happily.
Kari sat in the back yard on a little swing beside a blooming cherry tree, letting the little petals fall onto her softly. Matt rushed over to her and sat down beside her, taking her hands in his.
"Are you alright, Matt?" Kari laughed, seeing Matt's nervous face stare back at her with hopeful eyes.
"Last summer, almost a year ago, I fell for the most wonderful person I've ever come to know. You're smart, funny, caring . . . . . you're stunning. I know I have told you I loved you a million times, but I want you to know how serious I am. You are my light, my hope, and someday I hope you're my life." Matt said, pulling the box out of his pocket and opening it so Kari could see the contents. She gasped quietly and looked at Matt with confused auburn eyes.
"Are you . . . . are you proposing to me?" Kari asked, shocked. Matt shook his head and put the tiny ring on her right ring finger.
"Not exactly. It's a promise ring. I'm giving you this ring because I want you to know that I am madly in love with you, and when you're ready, I want to marry you and start a life together." Matt answered, looking into Kari's now misty eyes with all the sincerity in the world in his eyes.
"It's beautiful. I love it, and I love you! You don't have to hope to start a life with me, Matt because I'm planning on it. You make waking up in the morning so much better. Just knowing the you're out there thinking about me makes life so good." Kari said, embracing Matt tightly. Matt hugged the tiny girl happily, and the couple parted as they heard clapping by the house. Everyone stepped around the corner, and Kari stood with Matt and showed them her ring as Sora congratulated the couple. Tai, holding both of his children in his arms, smiled and sat down on the swing.
"Well Matthew, Anastasia, what do you two think so far? You've got Gramma and Grampa, Aunt Kari and Uncle Matt . . . this world isn't too bad so far, is it?" Tai said, looking down at his children. Matthew was soundly sleeping, his little hands balled up into fists as he dozed. Anastasia looked back up at Tai with her big rusty eyes. Tai's grin widened as his daughter stretched and looked back up at him and smiled. Sora took a seat next to Tai and relieved him of Anastasia gently.
"Things are turning out great." Sora sighed, leaning her head against Tai's shoulder. Tai nodded and rested his head on Sora's as they watched Kari and Matt talk excitedly to Mr. and Mrs. Kamiya.
*Three years later*
Nineteen year old Kari stood on top of a small stool as Sora busily put the finishing touches on her white wedding dress. Kari's mother was sitting in a chair contentedly, watching Matthew and Anastasia toddle around the small room under the church. Sora took a step back from her sister in law and nodded, satisfied.
"I think that will be perfect. Take a look in the mirror and tell me what you think." Sora said, her ruby eyes sparkling as she ran a small hand through her shoulder length fire red hair. Kari looked into the mirror and sighed happily.
"It's absolutely perfect! I love it, Sora!" Kari gushed as she stepped off the stool and twirled gently. The dress floated as if made with the clouds from the sky. It was strapless, and hugged Kari through the bodice until it flared gently out at her hips. The top of the dress was sequined with tiny clear beads that shined in the light, and as the dress became longer, the sequins became fewer until they faded to almost nothing at the bottom. Kari's brown hair was up in curls around her pretty face, and a long white veil was clipped to her hair, draping down past her shoulders and stopping mid-waist.
"It's beautiful, Kari. Matt won't be able to take his eyes off of you." Mrs. Kamiya added, walking up to Sora with the twins, who were dressed up for the wedding as well. Matthew wore a small black tuxedo and had his shortish brown hair styled spiky. A white lily was pinned to his lapel, finishing the look. Anastasia wore a little blue dress that reached to her knees and had short sleeves. Her auburn hair was also in curls, and they stood out against the blue fabric that covered her. Sora took her three year olds in her arms and lifted them with some effort.
"Mommy, so pretty!" Anastasia cried, reaching for Kari's bouquet of red roses on the table beside her. Sora shook her head at Anastasia, who nodded back, a huge lopsided grin on her face. Matthew wiggled free of Sora's grip and slid to the floor, where he curiously chased a small cricket he'd discovered. Sora sighed and helped her mother in law gather the children quickly. Tai opened the door to the room and gasped when he saw Kari standing ready with Sora and the rest of his family.
"You look wonderful . . . " Tai trailed off, hugging Kari gently.
"Thanks Tai." Kari answered, a tear threatening to fall from her eye. Tai led Kari to the entrance to the church and left her with their parents as he took his place with Sora in the line of wedding party participants. The music started, and the twins first walked out together, Anastasia scattering rose petals as Matthew calmly carried a small white pillow with the rings perched on the top majestically. Matt was standing at the altar, his face nervously scanning the wedding party for any sign of Kari. Tai and Sora followed their babies, their arms linked as they walked the same aisle they had walked three years before after the twins were born.
"This is kinda like déjà vu, don't you think?" Tai whispered softly before Sora shushed him. Tai looked over at her with a smile on his face, and gazed at her beautiful blue dress she had made, and how her hair stood out against it in the sunlit church. Mimi and Izzy followed Tai and Sora, and TK walked in after them with his girlfriend Alys. Joe took up the rear with his wife Mae. Tai stood next to Matt and watched his best friend wipe the sweat off his pale face.
"It's going to be okay, Matt. She's out there waiting for you." Tai said quietly. Matt looked over at Tai with frightened blue eyes and nodded, a smile pasted to his face. The music struck a chord, and all the guests stood as Kari and her parents started walking down the aisle toward Matt and the wedding party. Matt gasped as he saw his fiancée walk to him, and he took her hands in his gently while the minister began to speak.
"You look amazing." Matt mouthed to Kari, who blushed and mouthed a silent thank you in return. The wedding blazed by, and in seconds, Matt and Kari became Mr. and Mrs. Yamato Ishida. The couple ran out of the church entrance as guests tossed bird seed at them joyously. Tai and Sora walked out of the church entrance, each holding a twin. Tai looked at Sora contentedly and held her hand.
"Things are simply perfect. How can life get any better?" Tai asked, looking into his wife's rusty eyes happily. Sora smiled softly and squeezed Tai's hand.
"Well, in about seven months you can find out." Sora replied. Tai's eyes widened as he looked down at Sora's stomach and back to her face. She nodded, and Tai yelled for joy.
"I'm going to be a daddy again!" Tai exclaimed, catching the attention of Kari and Matt, who cried out in joy and ran back to them, attracting the rest of the family and friends to Tai and Sora as well.
*Okay, I hope you don't hate the ending but this is the best I can do for now. Maybe I can repost it sometime if I get enough feedback! Thanks for reading!*