Short A/N.  I figured there's gonna be more to say at the end… just, a HUGE THANKYOU to everyone who reviewed!!!!!!!!!

Disclaimer:  *giggles* Spectraangel now offically has enough money to own digimon.  Do they take money in the form of light?  Noi…. I guess not.  I dun own digimon today… maybe tommorrow…

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A lifetime to know you

Chapter 7

I never knew this feeling before

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Kari smiled as Celene led Davis into the palace.  She thought, 'Great, everything is going just the way it should.'  TK who was still leaning over her shoulder, started to move back, when his hand slipped, and he ended up falling down next to Kari.  Kari looked over as she heard a thud and said, "Be quiet TK or they'll hear you."  TK groaned and said, "Ow, but that wasn't my fault."  The two started bickering about being quiet and then, a palace guard approached them.  He said, "Would one of you kindly tell me what is going on and who you two may be?"  TK cleared his throat and said, "Um, I'm Takeru Ishida from the Ishida Kingdom and this is…" Kari interrupted and said, "Hikari.  Hikari Kamiya, from the Kamiya kingdom."   "H-Hikari?" The guard said shocked.  "Um yeah, that's what I said." She replied.  He tilted his head sideways and said, "Don't you remember me?  The pond, the fish, playing leap frog?" 

Hikari's face turned from confusion to realization as she remembered everything.  She said, "Chad?  Oh my gosh, HI" And she gave him a big bear hug.   TK was from behind and growled, he certainly felt like his chances with Kari were diminishing again.  After Kari stopped hugging him, Chad cleared his throat and said, "I thought you got engaged to Davis, what's up with Prince Takeru, is he your secret boyfriend?"  Kari blinked a couple times as Chad burst into laughter.  Kari blushed and quickly stammered, "Well, um, yes, well, no, um, I DON'T KNOW!!!"  Chad smirked and said, "Of course, that's why you were hiding in a bush with him."  It was TK's turn to blush, he said, "but, it's not like you think, see, I, I mean we, um, she, we didn't do anything!"  Chad shrugged and said, "Sure, whatever you guys say.  Go ahead Kari; Celene's been really impatient to see you.  I'll come with the Prince."  Kari nodded and sighed as she took her first step forward, and towards her plan.  Everything seemed to be going in order, but then, when you least expect it, something might go wrong.  . 

Once she was out of ear sight, Chad had picked up the first trunk.  TK, being the helpful person that he was said, "Wait, I'll help, " and he carried the second trunk.  As they walked towards the palace, Chad said, "When are you going to tell her you love her?"  "Huh?" TK asked confused.  Chad replied, "When are you going to tell Kari that you love her?"  TK looked away at the bushes and made a silent prayer that he didn't blush and then replied, "How'd you know?"  Chad smirked and said, "Oh, just a guess.  I mean you two looked so perfect together.  Most people around the kingdom know me as the matchmaker boy.  I've bound many true lovers together."  TK said, "Yes well, don't try it on us.  I mean Kari only likes me as a friend, nothing more.  We're just here to help cancel her engagement with Davis." 

Chad asked, "But why did she pick you to help her?  Why not someone else?"  TK just looked down in thought.  He had always thought that he was the obvious choice, but why, he had never pondered on.  Then, they had reached the front doors of the palace.  Chad set his trunk down and so did TK.  Chad said, "Well, this is where I leave you Prince, I hope your journey turns out to be pleasant."  TK turned around and said, "Stop it with the Prince thing.  Just call me TK, deal?"  TK had his hand out, and Chad accepted it saying, "Sure.  If you need anything, ask any of the other palace guards, everyone knows me."  As Chad walked away, TK looked at his retreating form and thought, 'Why do I have the feeling that he's up to something?' 

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Oh ho, I had to interrupt, sorry.  I needed another matchmaker at the scene.  I know that the story is already confusing as it is… but this was on the original version that I had typed and lost so I figured that the character might need to be back.  Maybe I'll stick to Chad being a friendly friend instead of a matchmaker… but I don't know.  I knoe! *light bulb * you guys can decide!  I value all my reviewers' opinions.  ^_^… and try and fulfill them as much as possible…(@~_~@)

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TK walked into the castle and looked around.  It was humongous compared to its small exterior appearance and the large tapestries that were on the wall made him think of one word, 'peace'.  TK saw a mural at the ceiling that had clouds and a sun peering through them on a baby blue background.  He smiled and proceeded.  Then, he got to a junction and had no idea which direction to travel in.  He heard laughter coming from somewhere and followed it until he saw Kari talking to Celene and Davis.  Kari turned around and looked at him and smiled brightly.  TK chanted to himself, "Don't blush, don't blush, don't blush…" He returned the smile and said, "Hello." 

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Kari walked up to TK and took his hand.  She smiled inwardly as Davis glared at the action.  Kari said, "Gee TK it took you long enough.  This is Princess Celene.  She was my best friend when I was little."  Celene smiled and said, "It's a pleasure to meet you, uh, " Kari said, "Takeru, Takeru Ishida my best buddy."  Celene gave a mock glare and said, "Kari, you insult me, am I not your friend anymore?"  Kari smiled.  It was just like Celene to make someone feel at home even if they haven't seen each other for many years.  She said, "Of COURSE not.  You would get your guards on me if I said that."  They burst out laughing and then Kari said, "And this is Prince Daisuke, Davis for short.  He was my best friend too."  TK smiled and said, "Hey, nice to meet you."  Davis frowned and said, "Yeah whatever." 

Davis didn't like this TK.  He thought, 'that guy's here to steal Kari away from me.  I have to stop him.'  Kari looked again at TK and said, "What took you so long to get inside."  TK put his hand behind his back and said, "Well, your trunk wasn't the lightest thing to carry Kari plus the tapestries and mural were so nice, I took my time seeing their design and such," he turned to Celene and said, "I really think that they're beautiful.  There's so much life in all of them and they're unique in their own little ways." 

Celene giggled and said, "Yeah, I guess there is.  I just never found them interesting enough though, even though I did make them."  TK was shocked.  He said in awe, "You're a genius if you can make such beautiful pieces at such a prime age.  Most of the ones that I've seen that are remotely close to these were made by scholars in their old age."  Kari felt a flutter in her heart as TK and Celene continued their conversation.  *yawn* It's late, and I'm tired… so meh She thought, 'Why am I feeling like this, like I'm, jealous.  But, but, she, he, I don't love TK or anything, why do I feel this way.'  Oh brother -_-'' 

Just then, Davis decided to clear his throat and he said softly, "I think you should go rest Kari.  You look tired."  Kari looked at him strangely and then said, "Yes, I guess I am tired.  Maybe I will go take a nap."  Then Davis smiled sweetly and said, "I'll walk you to your ro-" he was interrupted by Kari saying, "Please Davis, Can TK walk me to my room?  He's new to the palace anyways, I'll show him around a little and we'll go up.  Okay?" 

Celene saw the air of tension between the two and said, "Sure Kari.  I was thinking of giving him a tour anyways.  Try not to get lost, and if you do, then there's a pink button at most corners of the castle that leads to the guards.  One of them will come and help you, alright?"  O_o Advanced castle I should say Kari nodded and started walking away.  TK said an informal goodbye to the other two and walked behind Kari. 

Davis glared at the two and softened when he felt Celene's gaze on him.  She put a hand on his shoulder a he dropped his head slightly.  Davis spoke softly as he stared at the floor.  He said, "Celene, do you think I am a horrible person? Am I not worth Kari's love?"  Celene looked at him with sad eyes.  She didn't want to disappoint him but the truth could be seen in Kari's eyes. TK wasn't just a friend to her.  But maybe, there was a small chance that Kari did love TK.  Her usually happy voice flowed sadly as the disturbed wind on a stormy night.  "Davis, I'm sure they're just friends.  You can't beat yourself up over this," she said.  He looked at her.  He could tell that she was disturbed as well and then he got a strange but hopefully fruitful idea.  She started to walk away, thinking that he needed some time to think about the situation and she felt a small tug at her wrist.

Her heart almost flipped as she realized that it was Davis holding onto her hand.  "Celene?" He asked in a more controlled voice.  "Yeah?" she asked back.  "Will you help me as a true friend?"  Celene turned around and said, "You doubt me?"  He suddenly realized that he had made a very hurtful comment and he said, "Oh, no, not like that.  I'm really sorry.  It's just that, I was thinking that maybe you could help me by keeping Kari away from TK?"  Celene said, "Why would want to do that?"  He replied, "I was thinking that maybe this way, Kari will fall in love with me, and well, that she'd marry me without regretting?"  Celene smiled softly and said, "She wouldn't regret marrying you.  Sh-" Davis cut her off by saying, "She doesn't love me.  I know that.  I have a feeling that she likes TK.  So, I guess I just want to win her heart." 

Celene looked down at the ground for a long time.  She finally looked up and said, "She's not an object Davis, she's Hikari; a girl that both of us befriended years ago.  You shouldn't try and be unfair.  I mean, just try and let her fall in love with you by showing to her what a nice person you are. Don't walk down the wrong path because then you're going to have to carry the guilt forever if anything wrong ever happens."  He sighed and said, "I guess you're right… sorry for trying to bring you in…" She smiled and said, "I'll help you in anyway I can, as long as it's not bad." 

His face lit up and said, "Thanks Celene.  I-" just then his stomach growled.  He blushed and said, "I guess I'm really hungry."  She giggled and said, "C'mon, let's get something to eat."

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Spectraangel here!  I think I'm going to stop here.  I can't believe that I finally found time to write the next chapter up.  Remember how this story started a few months ago? *Scans her own memory* Well, I was originally supposed to finish it by spring break, which was a week ago.  I know what you're thinking, what did I do then.  We were moving to a new house so I ended up having to pack and move.  Yeah, it was really really bad. 

I have decided that shorter chapters are better than waiting for two months to get a long chapter out.   And this one wasn't even long!!!!  But yeah.  My goal/target is to finish in the next couple months.  Once summer comes, I will have no time whatsoever.  That's because of all the stupid summer courses I'm taking.  But I'm probably not going to reach that.  I really want to thank everyone who's stuck with me.  Even though I've done very badly to stick to my promises and such. 

Yeah so I think I might actually stop writing fan fiction.  That makes me cry but I really am running out of time.  I have a million ideas but no real writing time to do them.  And being the oldest in the family, everyone looks to me as one who will achieve all my academic goals.  Which reminds me, I should be studying for Biology right now.  Oops… he he… newayz, I'm going to stop rambling.

Reviews are always good.  Although I'm not going to go, * NUMBER OF REVIEWS OR ELSE!!! Naw… do it if you want to… if ya haf a minute… or two… or three… you get the idea.  But if you can't or don't wish to… yeah.   In any case… Spectraangel's going to start the next chapter.  He he… after din din… after homework… I know that it's late, but a late supper is better than waking up at three in the morning with cramps from not eating… those are horrible… I inhale food when that happens to me.  If you haven't noticed all ready… I tend to go into third person when referring to myself… some people get irked by it… dunno why… if yer one of those ppl… gimme a review… *sigh* I can't even type full words… and I'll try to stop it… though I don't know how I really can because I'm so used to it…

*Waves*

Haf a very good fun week full of good fun things… like studying… *groans*

~*Spectraangel*~