Mai: Here is a chapter that you'll probably hate me for. *weeps* Oh well. Thanks for the reviews and the people who gave up a small portion of their time to send me their thoughts. Oh, and so sorry about the Japanese at the last chappie. I'll give you the translation a bit later.

Mai: Anyway, I don't own Digimon Tamers. If I do, I wouldn't waste my time typing this. Um, and if the first part of this chapter confuses you, just read, don't complain. Do forgive me if this is starting to look like a novel from the late '80's. WARNING ~ MAJOR TIME SKIP ~

Mai: And oh, last note. ProtoBlues, it was more like a sort of bond.........I wasn't saying that he is asking for her hand.........but this chapter will likely give you the satisfaction of being correct.

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CHAPTER X: GENERATION

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Silence just filled the room as the sun slowly makes its way up to the sky. A hand draws the white curtains apart, allowing light to enter the room. The light hit the bed sheets of pale blue, including a slender figure that was trying to get the last minutes of sleep.

An innocent smile traced his face after successfully hearing a light, almost inaudible moan coming from the bed sheets. He noiselessly walked out of the room, leaving the one in the bed to open her eyes to the sunlight.

Going through the hallways, he opened another door, showing a children's room. On the room are two beds, one at each side. A visible bump, preferably that of a child's, can be seen at both beds. Some pieces of paper are scattered at the floor, and the computer wasn't turned off. Mutely, he strides towards the computer and turned it off. After stealing a glance at the two beds, he went out and headed for another room.

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A good few minutes later, she emitted a yawn and tossed over the light blue covers. When she realized that the object - or rather person - of her desire wasn't at the same position - or for that matter, not at the place she wanted him to be -, she sits up and takes the dark blue silk robe and covers it around her. She dutifully fixed the bed from side to side, and when done, she turned to the curtains, which she found out was already tied up in a clumsy overhand. She heaved a small sigh, and redoes the curtains, before walking out of the door towards the kitchen to start off the day.

But as she walked through the hallways, a smell of freshly cooked food wafted in the surrounding air entered her nose, signaling that something was definitely amiss. Putting two and two together, she opens the kitchen door and sees what she needs to see. The man who she shares not only her house and the responsibilities with, but also her bed, marriage bond and love, is now at a successful attempt to cook a few slices of ham, some bacon and eggs. Her purple eyes were locked onto his figure with utmost interest, and her lips formed an affectionate grin.

He is already at the end of his cooking when he senses that he no longer alone at the room. After putting the viands he cooked on serving plates and allowing them to cool at the counter, he turns to the door and catches the sight of his love leaning at the doorway, observing him with high respects.

"Good morning, love." He said, walking towards her and planting a kiss on her lips, his hands lightly combing her auburn hair while doing so. "Had a nice sleep? 'Cause I seem to notice that you were having a great dream last night that I think you forgot to wake up early."

She wrapped her arms around him and gazed to his cerulean eyes. "I think you already know the answer to that question, Ryo." She closed in on him and gladly returned the kiss. "Good morning to you too."

"Rika, love, you wouldn't mind if I kiss you again?" he asked. Without hearing the answer, he just brought his mouth to hers again. When they broke up due to lack of air, they heard small snickers from the door. Looking at each other, they opened the door to see two kids, a boy and a girl, looking at them with sheer innocence.

The twins - death ringer of their parents - smiled sheepishly as Rika sighed exasperatedly. The woman turned to the two with a smile on her face. "Good morning Rei, Nao. What are you two doing there at the door?"

Rei answered with the same cocky grin his father had. "Nao and I just don't wanna interrupt you two." Looking at the girl beside him who nodded, he turned to his parents with a pout. "Is there a problem with kids not spoiling their parents' tender moment?"

Rika turned to Ryo - who looked quite amused - in skepticism. "Love, since when have our children started talking like you?"

"I dunno." He went to Rei and raised him to his shoulder. "'Morning squirts. You've been traveling last night, haven't you?" When both his children looked confused, he grinned. "Now, now, I know way better than you two. There are tons of reasons why you just left the computer on throughout the night, you know."

"Sorry dad." Nao said, going to Rika for an arm carry, which her mother complied. "We were just surveying the primary plane of the digital world."

For reasons stated above, people will likely believe that they are family - that they are -. Rei Akiyama, the older of the twins by a few minutes, has his father's hair, eyes, intellect, and most definitely, attitude. Nao Akiyama - whose name Ryo got from his long-deceased mother - inherited everything her mother had, everything from physical characteristics to the intellect.

"Now, we can't scold them for that, Ryo." Rika said to her husband. "Do remember that we were also doing the same thing they were doing when we were still their age, a bit older, but just the same."

"Yeah, I guess so. Maybe now I can feel the same thing our parents feel when we're gone to some world we don't know to save the creatures living in it." Ryo answered. Almost juggling his son, they went to the kitchen table. "Let's eat already, 'cause daddy cooked for us today!"

The two children went down of their parents' grasps and sat on their favorite chairs. "What happened to mommy?" Nao asked, looking at Rika. "Did you wake up earlier than she did, dad?"

"He was just excited for the day." Rika replied, taking a seat after helping Ryo with the serving plates at the counter. "We're going to meet with some old friends today."

"Yup! You'll see the famous Digimon Tamers who saved the two worlds from total destruction!" Ryo whooped, and was rewarded by a pinch at the waist by Rika. "Itai! Rika?"

"Don't let your inflated ego rub in to our children." She said sternly.

"Oh, come on, pumpkin, can't a dad have his proud moments?"

"That was called boasting, love. Don't make me repeat myself now."

Rei and Nao looked at their parents and to each other. After rolling their eyes, they turned to the food. 'Lovebirds.........'

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The day was a bit balmy when they went to Central Park (AN: Please just don't complain about this. I only have the translation here. :P) and waited for the others to arrive.

The next to arrive was Takato and Jeri Matsuda, carrying their daughter with them. After some commotion, Kazu Shiota arrived with his daughter, Henry Wong with his son, Suzy Wong tagging along with her brother, and finally Kenta Kitagawa with his son.

The group reunited, and stayed at the park to catch up on old times. The children at first were shy - even Rei - but then the aura each kid emitted was of their parents, so they began playing and soon became fast friends.

After a few conversations later, Takato digs something in his pocket. "Hey, guys, did you guys brought your D-Arcs?" After a chorus of yes - even Jeri, who kept hers for memory - they took their arcs out.

When they had their arcs at their hands, a strange light started at one point of the park, and after investigating, they realized that the reopened portal they saw as kids - they closed it after - opened again.

Takato looked at Jeri, who looked at Rika, who turned to Ryo, who grinned at Henry, who passed the look to Kazu and Kenta. Another adventure awaits them.........

END

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Mai: I'm not done yet. I'll see you later. Oh wait a sec. There are some changes. This isn't the end, really. Just wait. Oh yeah. Get some treats for my reviewers! Laterz.........

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