Ha! Finally, I managed to update this story! It's been so long… so anyway, this is for all those people who want me to push through with my stories! Review! I made this really long.

The Truth

(The next day at school)

Yamato stared at the book in front of him, his mind dwelling in deep thought. I have so much to think about, I don't even know what to think about first… he thought, tapping a finger on the page of his open book. He closed his eyes, recalling his visit to Sora's house last night.

"Yukino…"

The kid is sick. If only he was there beside her, to look after her… she wouldn't be in such illness. Her eyes showed too much emotion. Among things, he's still wondering who or what being or sorcery transported his future kids here to the present. He knows why his kids came here to the present; the divorce. Someone or something must have had brought the kids. And also, his mind has been occupied by the fact that bizarre events are occurring in this world and the other. And both events are so the same. Yamato opened his eyes, sighing in exasperation. Why do these odd things happen all at the same time… he thought, rubbing his temple with his fingers.

"It's driving me all nuts…"

And one more thing that is troubling his mind is how to tell Sora the whole damn truth about their kids and about their future relationship. It's almost three months since Shin came to him… and he bet Yukino must have came to Sora at the same time. He knows Yukino isn't telling Sora anything…yet. It's up to him to say the truth. The problem is, how?

Sora would be in frantic. Nah…I know Sora. She wouldn't be in frantic like Mimi. He thought, chuckling a little. Or would she? Seriously, Sora would be hurt. If I was Sora, I would be in deep shit. She is involved in this problem, why didn't anyone tell her. Why didn't he tell her as soon as Shin told him?

He sighed again.

(The cafeteria)

"So, we are hoping that you'd be with us later. We really need you out there. I can count on you, right?"

Sora sighed and held Taichi's hand. It was lunch time and Taichi told her about the weird things occurring in the other world. Taichi was sitting across from her and was pleading her to come. Her eyes answered his question. Taichi sighed in defeat and leaned back. He was in fact jealous of the time given by Sora to that kid. The kid's a stranger, He rarely has the chance to be with his best friend and to all of them ever since the kid came. And Yamato… well, the gang's been missing him too. His babysitting thing is taking up too much of his time.

"This kid's been taking up too much of your time." Taichi said, looking anywhere except Sora.

Sora pulled her hand away and stared at Taichi in this belief. "Did I just hear right? Taichi Kamiya! Don't tell me your jealous because of a child?!" Sora stammered out. The brunette shrugged his shoulders and smiled sheepishly.

"I'm not the only one. Take my sister for example. She's really close to you, y'know. She misses you a lot. Gennai said we can't start unless you and Yamato are with us."

"I'm sorry…I didn't realize that I've been keeping you guys off my list." Sora bent her head down. "This might sound so corny Tai, but Yukino is almost like a child to me. Her family is not looking for her. She misses them a lot. And now, she's sick. My mom wouldn't be home before 10:00 in the evening. I need to look out for her." Sora explained.

Taichi frowned a little. Of all the things he hate, it's seeing Sora not smiling. Taichi lightened up and patted Sora's cheek playfully, like he always does. "Lighten up. I'll let you go off the hook. But promise me as soon as Yukino gets better, you'll be with us."

Sora smiled. "I can't promise that to you Tai. But I will try."

"Try what?"

Both looked up upon hearing the familiar voice of Yamato. He sat down beside Tai. Sora smiled at him thoughtfully. "Nothing. We were just talking about the strange incident happening in the digiworld."

Tai turned to Yamato. "She's not coming with us later. I'm praying that you'll come with us."

"Tai-" Yamato started, his voice a little down. "Oh man!" Taichi screeched, surprising both his pals. "Why not?" he whined.

"I'm babysitting. And my mind's been preoccupied with things right now. Even if I go there, my mind wouldn't be focused on what Gennai would be saying." Yamato explained, looking at Sora every now and then.

Sora stared at her blonde best friend. What could be the problem? She thought. "Yamato, are there too much things troubling your mind?"

Yamato blinked, wondering what to answer. "Yes." He answered truthfully.

"Ooookay! I understand." Taichi said, butting in. "So, I just have to tell Gennai that we have to start without both of you."

"Don't worry Tai." Sora said, "We'll follow when everything's settled."

Taichi nodded. "I trust you with your words Sora. Well, I need to go. I promised Izzy that I have to tell him a.s.a.p if both of you can't still come." With that said Taichi stood up and bid his friends goodbye.

After bidding goodbye, Sora then turned to Yamato. "What's wrong?"

Yamato shook his head. "Nothing…" He stood up and left Sora, who was taken aback with his sudden leave. Her eyes saddened as she watched her retreating friend. "Whatever could it be that made him cold again…" she whispered, wondering if she should follow him or not. He's acting stranger than the usual. He was so sweet yesterday and he doesn't seem to have any problems… what could be wrong now… she thought.

"You're too good in hiding emotions, Yama-san…too good…"

Dismissal time

Taichi scanned his eyes on the elementary grounds, trying to find the gang. He saw a group of children standing beside the building, each carrying a bag. He smiled and ran towards them.

"Tai!" the cheerful voice of his sister greeted him.

"Hey big brother – " Daisuke greeted, causing Taichi to stare at him incredulously. Daisuke gulped and nervously laugh. "Hehe…Big brother… of Hikari…" he squeaked.

Taichi ignored Daisuke for a moment and looked around. "Where are the others?" he asked. Only the junior batch was there, Iori, Kiyo, TK, Daisuke and his sister Kari.

"Well, Mimi said she'll meet us there." Kiyo answered, referring to the other world.

"I'm sure they'll be following soon Tai." TK assured him. His smile wavered when Taichi was staring at him seriously, as if trying to read his mind.

"Uh… anything wrong Tai?" he asked. Don't tell me he knows something… he thought warily. It's either he knows I like his sister or he wants Daisuke as his brother-in-law rather than me or –

"Can we talk for a moment Takeru?" Tai said, disturbing the young blonde in his little contemplation.

They walked away from the group. Iori, Kiyo and Daisuke looked at Kari in confusion. Kari just shook her head.

"Takeru, your brother's been distant again. Are you sure he's really babysitting?" Taichi's question made TK sigh in relief. "Whoo…I thought you were going to ask me something else…"

Taichi raised an eyebrow. "Like what?"

TK shook his head and smiled insanely. "Nothing! Hehe… Anyway, about Yamato…" he paused for a moment.

"Well?" Taichi asked impatiently.

TK thought about telling Tai the truth, but disregarded it. "Don't worry about him. He's taking care of a kid right now. He'll follow soon."

Taichi sighed and crossed his arms. "Sure hope so. I mean, I thought Sora and Matt are having a secret affair or something that they won't tell us…" Taichi looked at TK who was looking pale at the moment. "TK?"

"Huh?"

Taichi looked at TK suspiciously. "Are they keeping a secret?" TK gulped and laughed. "No no! They couldn't be hiding a secret…" I need to get out of here before my tongue slips… TK thought.

Meanwhile, the four were talking.

"Kari, why do you think your brother talked with TK?" Kiyo asked with doubt.

The brunette girl shrugged her shoulders and smiled. "I really don't know."

"Maybe he knows that there's something going on between both of you!" Kiyo said again, causing Daisuke to boil.

"WHAT? TK's been hitting on my girl?! OW!" He rubbed the part of his head where Hikari playfully bumped on it. "Daisuke! I'm not anyone's girl…besides nothing's going on between me and Takeru."

Iori shook his head and looked at Kiyo. "You shouldn't be jumping into conclusions, Kiyo."

Kiyo stared at Iori and crossed her arms. "Well, what if I am right?" she said in a matter-of-fact tone.

"I think Taichi's just wondering why Yamato and Sora doesn't show up yet…" Iori said knowingly.

Daisuke clapped his hands and his eyes brightened . "What if there is something going on between both of them?! Like, they're having a secret affair or something! OW! OW! OW!" Daisuke pouted and looked at his three comrades. "Why did you smack me?!"

"Don't jump into conclusions, Daisuke." The three said in unison. Daisuke straightened up when he saw two guys walking towards them. The first one was tall, with long hair and he was wearing eyeglasses. The second one was shorter, with reddish-brown hair.

"Guys! Jyou and Izzy are here!" Daisuke yelled, waving his free hand in the air to signal Tai and TK. The two guys walked back to them.

"Where's Sora and Yamato?" Jyou asked, causing all of them to look at TK, who waved his hands crazily. "What? I don't know anything!"

As soon as tennis practice ended, Sora immediately dressed up and tried to find Yamato, hoping in some way she could help him. While she wanders the corridors in search for him, Jim, one of Yamato's band mates, approached her.

"You're Sora right?"

"Yes."

"Have you seen Matt? We need to practice."

Sora shook her head and smiled. "I'm sorry. I'm looking for him also but I haven't seen him yet. I'll tell him that you need him if I saw him."

Jim smiled. "Thanks. Gotta go." He waved goodbye and trotted off. Sora sighed. Where could Yamato be? She thought. I guess I'll try the library, though it's impossible that he'd be there…

She went to the library and surprisingly saw Yamato sitting there with a book on the table. He doesn't seem to be reading… Sora approached him and sat down across him.

"Hey…" she greeted.

He was in a bit of a surprise then regained a cool look and nodded his head in reply. "What are you doing here?" he asked.

Sora chuckled. "I was supposed to be asking you the same question. I was looking for you. Jim said you have practice and wants you to follow." Sora's eyes softened. "You seem to be having a problem. Can I help?"

Yamato closed the book and stared at Sora. "Are you busy this night?" he asked. Sora stared at him. He sounded too serious. "I need to take care of Yukino." Hearing the name Yukino, Yamato winced a little hoping that Sora didn't notice.

"Yamato… what's wrong?" Sora asked in concern.

"I need to talk to you. It's important." He said.

"Important? Yamato, what is it – "

Yamato closed his book and stood up, interrupting what Sora was about to say. "I'll drop by your house tonight." He said, then left her again. Sora placed a hand on her chest, feeling her heart beat twice as fast as the normal. She sighed. "It better be good…" she whispered.

Before Yamato could place his hand on the knob, the door opened and a bubbly redhead kid jumped into his arms. "Good evening daddy! Gran'pa and I made cake for you!"

Yamato smiled. It was the first smile he did this day. His day was hectic and tiring and his mind is full of things to think about. And it was his son that made him smile.

"Really? What kind?" he asked, putting his son down. Shin smiled and pulled Yamato's hand.

"It's called Angel Cake. We saw it on TV! It looks yummy and we only used egg whites and we separated the orange thingy from it! It's really fun to do!" Shin exclaimed, leading his father to the kitchen.

"The orange thing is called yolk Shin." Yamato's dad answered, removing his apron then smiling at Yamato.

Yamato smiled at his dad. "Have you guys had dinner yet?"

"Nope. We were waiting for you." Shin answered. Yamato sat down on the chair pulled by Shin. He placed both his hands on the table and tried to think.

"Shin." He said, causing the young boy to look at his face. "Hmm?" he said, beaming at his young father.

Yamato sighed and stared at the wooden table and placed his hands together. "After you eat, change clothes."

"Why? Are you going somewhere? It's kinda late Yamato." Yamato's father said, his look was full of concern and curiosity.

Yamato looked up. "We're going to see Sora."

Sora sat beside the young blonde girl resting on her bed. She showed her a smile which heartened the young lass. "How are you Yukino?" Sora asked.

Yukino giggled. "Better than ever! I don't have those creepy nightmares anymore…" she said, sitting up on the bed. Sora laughed and hugged Yukino. "My angel… I'm glad you're okay…" Sora whispered in her daughter's ear. Yukino closed her eyes and sniffled back the tears that forms in her eyes.

Flashback

"You were great!" chirped his little brother, who was sitting on their father's strong shoulders. Yukino beamed and looked at her mother. "How was my performance mom?"

Sora smiled and hugged Yukino tenderly. "My angel… you did great! You're father and I are proud of you!" she said, placing a kiss on her cheek. Yukino smiled. Yamato patted her eldest child's head. "Well, let's go celebrate. Your uncle TK wants to take your autograph!"

End

Yukino opened her eyes and heave a sigh. Sora lets go of Yukino and looked into her bright blue eyes. It was the same eyes that she saw earlier. It was the same eyes of Yamato.

"Yukino, I – " Sora started to talk but the sound of the doorbell disrupted her. Sora stood up and smiled at Yukino. "I'll go get that. You can go downstairs and have dinner. It's baked macaroni." Yukino hurriedly got out of bed and got out of the room first and proceeded downstairs to the kitchen.

Sora followed soon and went to the door. She stared at the knob for a moment, feeling her heart beat fast, just like earlier. She shook her head and opened the door. Her eyes widened in astonishment.

"Yamato… I thought you changed your mind…" she whispered.

He stared at her, his eyes were saying something which she can't understand. Sora took a breath then let her eyes fall down. Behind Yamato's legs was a little boy. Sora crouched down. "Who's with you, Yamato?"

The young lad peeked out his head, causing Sora to gasp. It was like Sora was looking at herself eleven years ago. There was the boy, his eyes were full of innocence. And tears… his eyes has tears… Sora thought. The boy sniffed, bit his lip and come out of hiding behind Yamato. He stood in front of Sora. "You must be Shin…" Sora said soothingly as to not to scare the boy.

"Mommy…" he whispered so softly, but Sora heard it quite clearly. Before Sora could speak, the young boy hurriedly hugged her tight.

"I…I missed you so much… I-I'm so afraid mommy. I'm so afraid o-of not seeing you again…" he muffled on Sora's shoulder's. Sora hugged the boy back. She felt complete. She felt the same gladness and completeness when she first met Yukino. Her mind was jumbled with thoughts and questions that she knew Yamato could answer. She stood up and looked straight into Yamato's eyes.

"Come in." Sora said, her eyes continued to stare back at Yamato's own.

Yamato and Shin made themselves comfortable on the sofa. Sora closed the door behind her and looked at Yamato.

"Do you want to have drinks?"

Yamato shook his head. Shin sat beside him and looked at Yamato, nervousness evident in the boy's amber eyes. Yamato whispered something to him then turned to Sora. "Please sit down Sora."

Sora nodded and sat down across from Yamato. Then, Yukino showed up from the kitchen. Her eyes widened as she stared at her father and Shin. Before Sora could introduce Yamato and Shin, Yukino ran to her father's arms without thinking and cried.

"Daddy…After I saw you last night, I felt good…I don't want you to leave us again ever!" she whispered in between tears. She then wiped her tears away and hugged her crying brother. "Yuki-san…" Shin said, hugging his sister with care.

Yamato looked back at Sora, her eyes continued to interrogate him. "I suppose you're waiting for me to talk…" Yamato said slowly.

Sora looked at the two kids, then back at Yamato. Curiosity filled her head. "Explain Yamato."

Yamato turned his gaze to Yukino and smiled a little. "Why don't you and Shin go upstairs for a moment while we talk, is that okay?" Both nodded and trotted upstairs, their giggles and laughter soon disappearing upon reaching the second floor.

Yamato looked back at Sora. "Those kids…" he started, pausing for a while to take a breath "…they are our kids…" he finished, reading Sora's expression.

Sora stood up in disbelief, her mouth dropped open. "Excuse me?"

Yamato stayed put in his place and gazed at Sora. "They are our kids Sora… our kids."

Sora laughed cynically, then abruptly stopped when Yamato was giving her his cool look. "I was hoping you would take me seriously…" Yamato muffled. Sora shook her head slowly. "Take you seriously? You're saying you are serious with what you've said?! We're teenagers Yamato! And we're friends… how could we have kids when we're not even a couple!" Sora retorted. How could he say a joke to her like that!

"Sora, what would I get from playing a joke on you? You may think I'm crazy, but it's the truth. Shin and Yukino are our kids… and it's no joke…" Yamato said, his voice sounded calm yet tense was palpably obvious.

Sora slowly paled." Oh my god…how could this happen…" She slumped back down on the chair feeling all energy was drained out of her. I'm their mother…how? she thought, recalling all the times she asked Yukino who are her parents, where were her parents. Yukino didn't answer them all. She thought Yukino just doesn't want to talk about it. She didn't tell me anything…She hid them from me… Then, another though came to her mind. If they are our kids… then I'm…

"I-I'm your wife!" Sora stammered out in which Yamato nodded his head in reply.

"You'll be my wife Sora… They'll be our kids…" Yamato whispered. Sora stood up again, followed by Yamato. "Shin and Yukino came from the future… they came here because they're troubled of one problem…" Yamato said.

"Problem?"

"We're divorced… we will be divorced. That's why the kids are here." Yamato answered. Sora stayed silent for a moment. Yamato looked at her. "Sora?"

"How…how long have you keeping this from me?" Sora stammered out.

Yamato sighed and stepped forward. "I was going to tell you sooner but – "

"Answer me Yamato!" Sora yelled. "How long have you been keeping this from me?!" Yamato looked away from Sora guiltily. "Since Shin came to me…" he answered.

"What?!" Sora said. She paced backward and tried to calm herself down. She can't believe this. She can't believe something impossible is happening to her right now. Her future kids are in her home, she'll be Yamato Ishida's wife and then she'll know they'll be divorced. It was way too impossible but it's happening right now. "Does anyone know about this?" she asked.

"My father and TK."

Sora stared at Yamato then let out a breath. "You told them. You didn't even bother to tell me, Yamato!" she hissed. She was raging with madness. "For three months, I've been fooling myself wondering who are Yukino's parents…why they are not looking for her. You made me look like a fool Yamato! Why didn't you tell me soon so that I wouldn't look like an idiot to Yukino and to myself?!"

Yamato stood there in silence, not knowing what to say. Sora is mad, he could tell. "Sora…"

Sora bit her lip and tried not to cry. "A-and now… you tell me that I'll be your wife… that we'll have two kids and we'll be divorced. Do you think by keeping this – this mess from me would make me less aggressive?!" Sora paused for a breath and cried.

Yamato approached Sora and hushed her. "Sora… we can fix this mess…" he whispered. But Sora pushed him away and stepped back. "You made me believe that you… you like me…that you love me…"

"Oh Sora… I do love you…" Yamato soothed, hugging Sora. She tried to push him away and succeeded. She walked away from Yamato and stared back at him.

"You don't love me, Yamato! You're saying that you love me because you know we're meant to be! Yamato… you love me because you know that we will end together!" Sora shouted. "You never felt it."

"No!" Yamato yelled back. "I love you because I do! God damn it, Sora! Don't you believe me?! Do you think I'm that aberrant? That I can't afford to love because I'm too cool for myself?!" he retorted.

Both were too busy yelling that they haven't notice their kids coming downstairs. Yukino watched in horror as Sora and Yamato exchange words and yells. Their faces, the tone of their voices… it was the same as the time when they were fighting. It was like the day when Yamato walked out of their home. It was terrible.

"If this mess never happened, you would never say you love me more than a friend Yamato. If this didn't happen… you'll never be saying you love me…" Sora said.

"Listen to me! I love you… ever since I knew you… even if Shin and Yukino didn't came here… I still love you…"

Sora glared at Yamato.

"I was too much of a coward, Sora…" Yamato muttered. "I was too much of a coward. If I tell you… I might lose our friendship. I might lose you! I can't afford to lose you."

"Stop it!" Yukino shrieked. "Stop it!"

Both looked at their kids and calmed themselves. Yukino glared at both of them. "We came here because we want you to be together… Shin and I want us to be a family again!" Yukino sniffed and continued.

"You always fight! Shin and I went here because we want both of you to stop fighting. But now your fighting again! We hate it! We hate it! We hate it!" Yukino said. Shin ran to his mother's arms.

"We're complete again… I've longed for this mommy. I'm so happy to see you and Yuki-san again…" she kissed Sora's cheek and whispered, "Aren't you happy to see me and daddy?" Shin wiped off the tears that fell from Sora's eyes. "Mommy?"

Sora put Shin back down and looked at Yukino, then settled her eyes on Yamato. He approached Shin and took his hand. "We're going to leave, Shin." Yamato said flatly.

"Why?!" Shin complained, looking at his father pitifully. "Why?!"

Yamato stared again at Sora. "Your mother needs a little space. She was surprised with our little visit…" Yamato answered coldly. Sora studied his eyes. They lost their glimmer. It was his eyes years ago… way back in their adventure. When something bad happened to TK, his eyes lost their glimmer. His eyes were the same as now.

"No! Mom, don't let them leave!" Yukino pleaded to Sora. Shin looked at his father and shook his head. "No! I don't want to leave!!"

Yamato approached Yukino and kneeled down. "We'll see each other soon." He whispered. He stood up and carried Shin. Yukino tugged on Sora. "Mom… don't let them leave." Yukino begged.

Sora stared at Yamato's back and Shin's tear-stained face as the door closed behind them. She didn't want them to leave… but she wants to be alone right now. Yamato…