Disclaimer: I don't own Digimon or any of the characters. Not my song.

Yeah. Sorry about not updating. I was busy with homework and projects. And um.. Tv. Haha. Sorry. Figured that people weren't reading the story anymore so I stopped. Besides, I was getting so many flames from :ahem: lilsaki. Anywayz. I hope you enjoy. I know that is probably not what happened in Florida because I don't live in Florida. The whole thing is probably whack. I can't tell you what happened because I didn't experience it. And I'm really sorry for all those losses. They didn't deserve to die because of some hurricanes. At least they are in a better place now. Happy Veteran's day. Thank you for all those soldiers who fought for our country. Don't forget to give a prayer. I also kinda forgot where I left off. Haha. Peace out. Here is my peace of crap..

It was cold now. The air in the airplane is always cold and so was he. He didn't have any blankets to secure him. He felt lonely and insecure. Always afraid. Too many people have been taken from his life. Nothing is right. Now he was returning back to home. Home. He had so many homes. Traveling around to escape danger, but it was no use in the end.

I couldn't tell you why he felt that way

He felt it everyday.

And I couldn't help him,

I just watched him make the same mistakes again.

Goosebumps were appearing on his arms. He didn't bother to rub his arms and hands. He felt empty and hollow. His mind didn't think of anything but the deaths. A sad song was playing in his head. This melody that consisted of a piano, drums, and chimes floating in his minds. While the song was playing, the winds, deaths, people running, and the floating objects in the air was like a photo slide through his mind.

What's wrong, what's wrong now?
Too many, too many problems.
Don't know where he belongs, where he belongs.
He wants to go home, but nobody's home.
It's where he lies, broken inside.
With no place to go, no place to go to dry his eyes.
Broken inside

2004. The year of the hurricanes. His aunt and uncle kept traveling up north of Florida. Boy, were the hurricanes horrible. The winds were so angry. Swishing and roaring. It was like madness. They were in their big SUV. That car was mad slow. They visited so many motels and slept in the car on many nights. All those troubles were not enough to save them.

Open your eyes and look outside, find the reasons why.
You've been rejected, and now you can't find what you left behind.
Be strong, be strong now.
Too many, too many problems.
Don't know where she belongs, where he belongs.
He wants to go home, but nobody's home.
It's where he lies, broken inside.
With no place to go, no place to go to dry his eyes.
Broken inside.

Kids, we'll be okay. There it was. His uncle kept on reassuring that they were going to be all right. Then he saw his aunt holding on to her husband's right hand. Don't worry I'm not afraid. I know that we will make it. Although those words came out of Kari's mouth, she didn't sound too confident herself. Tai, Kari, are you guys hungry? No. They replied. One stop could make a difference that will result in a death.

His feelings he hides.
His dreams he can't find.
He's losing his mind.
He's fallen behind.
He can't find his place.
He's losing his faith.
He's fallen from grace.
He's all over the place.
Yeah,oh

Beep. Beep. Cars honking. The traffic was so bad. The people were also afraid and scared. They had also wanted to get their family out of the sunshine state. They were hysterical. The panic looks on their faces were unmistakable. Some had tears. Mothers were carrying their babies. People were praying and asking if He could take care of them. Tai looked on the windows and didn't make any comments. Somehow, he knew it was going to end here. He had an instinct for those things.

He wants to go home, but nobody's home.
It's where He lies, broken inside.
With no place to go, no place to go to dry his eyes.
Broken inside.

Shit. That was his uncle. Hurry up. What is with the delay? Can't your asses move any quicker. Sigh. There was no use in being calm when the hurricanes were just right behind you. They were everywhere. To the left and the right. Some people saw it coming. They ran out of their cars to run. His aunt and uncle were to busy being puzzled by the action of the people. Tai looked at the rear and front mirrors. Kari saw it too. They had trouble with their seatbelts. Finally, they ran out of the car yelling at their aunt and uncle to get out.

He's lost inside, lost inside...oh oh
he's lost inside, lost inside...oh oh yeah

When they had finally got out, they ran forward. No use. The hurricane was going to catch up with them. Tai stood still as if he was the only one who could see things clearly. He was standing among the cars, still. Everything was a massacre. The cars were in the air. The people were running everywhere and they were screaming and crying. The women holding onto their children and the seniors staying in the cars. They knew it was their time.

He's lost inside, lost inside...oh oh
he's lost inside, lost inside...oh oh yeah

Kari and the rest of the people were running forward. Tai knew that was not going to help. The hurricanes were spinning around him. The sky was gray with a mix of colors. It was like a portrait being painted by someone who was angry. Tai yelled to Kari. Move to the left. Run to the left. There are some open areas there. Run Kari and tell the others. Hurry! They all ran for their lives, but it was a futile attempt. Black. Darkness. Emptiness. All gone.

He's lost inside, lost inside...oh oh
he's lost inside, lost inside...oh oh yeah

Sigh. Why can't those images get out of his mind? His aunt and uncle had died. The trees knocked them out. Tai and Kari suffered a few scrapes. The both woke up under some cars. Luckily, it didn't squish them. The cars were all bent up so they were under like a hole. Tai had to look for Kari. When he found her, she was under this person. He would recognize her camera anywhere. He pulled the person off of Kari. He carried her small, fragile body. He carried her until he found a car. It was busted though. The keys were still in it.

He drove them to the hospital somewhere in Georgia. They landed two tickets to Japan. Tai found some money in the car. The throbbing pain was still in his head. He didn't want to look at Kari. She had the seat next to him. He only stared out the window. How could Mother Nature be so unforgiving? She is beautiful, but deadly. Going back to Japan is going to be good for Kari.

Even though they both enjoyed the company of their surrogate parents very much, they both had a longing to go back home. Tai wouldn't admit it, but he loved them a lot. They were always so jolly and upbeat. He couldn't believe that they would die so quickly. They took care of Kari and him. His uncle allowed Tai to work in his auto repair shop. They both spent a lot of time together and talked a lot. Tai and Kari had enjoyed those years very much.

The four people had enjoyed each other's companies. That was one chapter in their life that they have to close. Now it was time to make a new one; in Japan.

Hello. Please fasten your seatbelts. We are landing in Odaiba, Japan. Thank you for using East America Airlines. (I forgot what that airline was named. oO)

Tai broke out of his thoughts and fastened his seatbelt along with Kari. They both gave each other a smile. Now it is time to make a return to their other home.

Morning after:

Now 6:45 a.m. Pulling up on the school's parking lot, he decided to look at the school. The school looked different. Tai didn't remember the Odaiba High to look so- new. Kari was elated. She was going to see everybody again. This was going to be so sweet. It's time to get away from the drama and meet the friends that you grew up with. The scent of the air, the trees and flowers made Kari so homey and just plain happy.

Although Tai wasn't sharing the same expression of Kari, he was more neutral. Tai was happy to be back in Odaiba, but he was also going to see Sora and his parents' grave. Last night, Tai and Kari brought some incense candles to their parents' grave. They told their stories and how thankful they were that they got to meet their uncle and aunt.

Tai and Kari were at school early to get their paperwork done. They were going to meet the principal and apply to the school. They both got out of the car happily. Tai had a small smile on his face and Kari had a gigantic one. The sun was shining brightly in the middle of October.

"Let's go Kari."

Now 7:30 a.m. DING! DING! Or RING! RING! The bell was signaling that people should be in their homerooms. Sora, Matt, Mimi, and Izzy walked into their homeroom. They got all the same classes. Lucky them. (I wished I had all the same classes with my friends. ) They were excited and chatting away happily. Apparently, Mimi and Izzy hooked up and Matt and Sora are still together. Apparently, Matt has some deep feelings for her and she didn't want to hurt him. She also had these small feelings for him that were growing. The same one when she started dating him.

Although Sora was deeply affected by Tai's leaving, she figured there was no harm in staying a relationship with Matt. She figured her feelings would grow for Matt to something like love. Sora didn't tell Matt that she is still in love with Tai.

Once they entered the classroom, they heard a lot of talking and muttering. They were puzzled until one girl exclaimed, "We have a new student and it's a boy." She giggled. They looked at the back of the classroom and saw a guy who was hunching over his desk doing something. It looked like he was drawing and listening to music with headphones on. The new Sony one. ( yeah! Mp3) He had brown spiky hair that was tied at the base of his neck. His bangs were covering his face from view. He had on a navy blue dress shirt with black jeans and a black blazer.

It seemed as though he wasn't in tune with his surroundings. He was just mindlessly drawing and didn't notice that people were staring at him. He didn't care if they were looking. He didn't really like to make new friends. He was a loner, more of an outsider. That way, he doesn't have to talk much and communicate. He didn't want people to mix with his problems. He had his own friends. No one really liked to be his friend. He would always shut them out back at his other home.

Don't look at me

I'm a nobody

I have a way

Of hurting them and you

They don't know.

Oh, they will always chase me

I carry a shadow

Everywhere I go

The teacher was reading down the list of people. She kept on reading their names, but she also noticed there was a new student. She didn't have any information about him. She asked for his attention but he didn't reply. This was really pissing the teacher off. She was not a teacher that gets angry easily, and this boy was being absolutely rude.

She was a skinny old lady. Her wrinkles were so defined and her vibrant clear blue eyes were shining. She was an American lady. The students were looking at the boy, then back at the teacher, then back at the boy.

Don't take a glance at me

Don't try to help me

But I so want your help

I'm like pieces of a mirror

No uses putting me back together

It's just a waste of effort

Don't look at me

Please don't notice me

"Knock, Knock" The teacher tapped on his desk. The students were finding this situation very humorous. The boy felt the vibration of the desk, looked at the hand, put down the pencil, took off his headphones, and stared at the lady directly in the eyes. Mrs. Morris stared at the boy's eyes, amazed and taken back. It was so filled with forlorn, grief, gloomy, and remorse. His eyes were questioning and confused. His face looked trouble. His eyes were a shade of brown, but it looked so dark that it looked kind of black with brown specks.

But they always do..

In a clear and arrestingly deep voice, he asked, "May I help you?" Gasps were coming from girls. No one ever recognized him before. He had an overshadow of tan from exposure of the sun. His face was troubled yet beautiful. It wasn't overly handsome, but it would catch the women' attentions. The teacher was coming out of her stupor when she finally replied. "Oh yes, you are the new student. I was wondering if I could have your name and see if you are in the right class. Oh! What a beautiful picture. Is that your girlfriend?"

He blushed and looked down. The picture was of his mother and sister. He closed his notebook and looked back at her. "No, they are my mom and sister. They look a lot alike."

The lady smiled. "Well, they are very beautiful. Now, do you mind if you walked up to the front of the classroom and introduce yourselves? Do you have any records or paper with you that I should have?"

He walked up to the front of the classroom with Mrs. Morris. It sure was a funny sight. He was about a foot taller standing at the height of 6'2" with a slim body. His shirt was not tight enough so that it left the imagination of girls or guys to wonder with his blazer. His black jeans were loose and he was wearing some black Doc Martins. He also had a bandage on his neck making people think that he might be a bad guy. He handed her his records and some paper. She nodded and motioned him to talk.

He looked at the mix of diversity in front of him. He sighed and ran a hand through his long thick hair to pull back some of the bangs that were covering his eyes. Man. He scratched the back of his head and started talking.

"Hey, I'm Taichi Kamiya. I've, uh, been to this school two years ago although it looked different. Um.. I have a sister and I just moved here. Um.. Just a day ago. Uh, I'm not good at this." Tai proceeded to walk back to his desk, but Mrs. Morris told Tai to talk more about where he lived and what schools did he go to. Tai had a look of grimace on his face but it turned more surprised when Mimi screamed.

Mimi, Sora, Matt, and Izzy were all freaking out. They just kept on looking at Tai as if he was a ghost but a million thoughts ran through his mind. Sora just stared at him so intently. She couldn't believe it. There he was in living color. Tai didn't make any eye contact with any of them. I can tell you that Izzy was thinking; prodigious.

Tai decided to ignore Mimi's scream. Mrs. Morris stared blankly at her. He just talked really fast. The rest of the students remembered Tai. They just couldn't believe that it was he, right there. Tai grimaced some more. This was just not good. What a coincidence. They all are in his homeroom. He just sucked in some breath.

"Man, um- I lived in the states and I moved many times. I'm 17. I like music and anything that takes up my time. I guess you could say I'm quiet so, ah, don't expect me to talk lots. That's about it." This time Tai walked to his desk then the bell rang. Tai got his schedule and stuff and walked out of class. At the end of the day, he figured out he had all the same classes as Mimi, Izzy, Matt, and Sora. The last period was gym. Tai pretty much ignored everyone or just didn't notice them. He was in his own little world, thinking, brooding.

Matt, Mimi, Sora, and Izzy were trying to catch up to Tai. They wanted to talk to him, but it was like, everywhere he turned, he was gone the next moment. They didn't know if he was trying to ignore them or what. When school was out, Kari had a very good day. She met T.K., Davis, Yolei, Cody, and Ken. They had all collided with out another. They couldn't believe how much Kari had grown up. She was so beautiful and still had the glow on her. Then she met Tai and the rest of the digidestined. Everyone was shocked. It was like everybody was back together. T.K. and Davis were afraid of the big guy who Kari called to.

"Hey you guys! How are you doing? Where is my brother?" Kari looked around until she found that massive hair with headphones on. She rolled her eyes. He has got to take off those headphones. He can't hear anything. She ran to him and pulled him to the rest of the group. Then she yanked off his headphones.

"Tai! Stop listening to music. Look! We are all here. Can't you be happy? Jeez Tai." Tai looked at Kari and shook his head. He smirked at her. The rest of the group was looking at them strangely. They just couldn't believe they were back. Finally. They thought that they would never meet Tai and Kari again.

"Happy? Sure I am. I just don't have to be so happy that I will burst a blood artery like you. If I were you, take care of yourself and give me back my headphones." Then Tai looked down at Kari again and again noticed how short she was.

"Dam. You're short." Then he snatched his headphones away from her. Kari gave a pouty look and just smiled it off. Finally the rest of the group said something.

"Hey Tai. Good to have you back. Dam. You grew big time." Tai just gave a small smile. Everyone looked fine, healthy and all grown up. Tai also noticed that Kari was very happy to see everyone.

"Hey Kari, why don't you hang with them. I'll pick you up later. Besides I have work. Just remember to do your homework and stuff. I'll pick you up when you call me. You guys look good." Tai just walked away to his car behind the school. They looked after him and frowned. Kari couldn't believe he just left like that. So typical. Why can't he just enjoy the moment and have fun?

"Don't worry guys. Let's have some fun. We have a lot of catching up. Tai's like that. Always busy. Haha. Sometimes I even wonder what he even does besides working." The rest of them just looked at her puzzled. Tai was like that? Kari saw the look on their faces and sighed.

"We have a lot to talk about."

The rest of the day went by so fast for them. They were having so much fun just talking and eating. T.K. couldn't stop staring at Kari. Around 9p.m., Matt, Izzy, Joe, Sora, Mimi, T.K., Davis, and Cody were at Matt's house. T.K.'s and Sora's parents were there. (I think I have to describe what they are wearing. Kari- A tight sweater with jeans. Matt- a white shirt and dark jeans. Mimi- pink jeans and sweater. Sora- red long sleeve and tight blue jeans. Izzy- Red dress shirt with black jeans. T.K.- Yellow hoody with light blue jeans. Cody- Brown sweater with a big blue stripe in the middle with brown slacks.) The digimons were there too. It was just one surprise. They were all hanging out; chatting and eating. Kari decided to call her brother with her cell phone to pick her up. Everyone grew silent.

"Hey, Tai. Yeah. Sure. At Matt's house. Yeah. I had fun. Eating and talking. I went around the town. Everything is still the same. Uh huh. In my room. Good. Alright. Buh bye. " Kari looked at them and smiled. "Tai's coming. He might be a little late because our stuff just arrived at the house. He is going to put all the boxes in the rooms." Mrs. Takenouchi looked at Kari worriedly.

"Honey, how can you even afford the house and does Tai have legal custody of you? What happened to your parents? How will Tai afford to bring both you and him to school? What about college next year? Honey, I can help you and so will the rest of us."

Kari shook her head at Mrs. Takenouchi and the rest of the people and digimons in the room. "Don't worry. Tai paid for everything. He fought for my custody at the court and city hall. We live in a very big apartment. Apparently Tai has a lot of money. Momma and dad also gave use $10,000 in each of our banks. Tai will have access of that money when he turns 18. We also have some money from our aunt and uncle. Well, I do." At the thought of her surrogate parents, she became solemn.

The others noticed. T.K.'s mom decided to ask more questions. They were really worried. How will take care of them? And afford stuff? Where is Tai even getting this money? T.K.'s mom asked softly.

"Honey, what happened to your parents and what surrogate parents?" Kari had been avoiding the question all day. She sighed. She decided to sit down on the couch right in between Sora and T.K.

"Momma and dad died about two years ago. Momma had cancer and dad.. Committed suicide. In their will, they gave us some money and sent us to Florida with our aunt and uncle. We lived there for two years." Mr. Ishida interrupted. "Doesn't that state have hurricanes?" Kari gave a sad nod and continued more slowly. She took a deep breath.

"They were great. We had so much fun. Tai worked with our uncle most of the time. He was just more secured, but we had a lot of fun. It was like we had parents again and they took care of us. During the past two weeks, we had to move up north because of the terrible weather. We moved a lot and traveled in the car a lot. Until three days ago, our uncle and aunt died. Tai brought me to a hospital in Georgia. Tai found some money and bought plane tickets to Japan. We decided that going back might be good." The moms were worried about Kari and Tai.

"Oh gosh, honey, are you alright. What about Tai? I'm so sorry about your aunt and uncle."

"Oh, don't worry about it. We are fine. We just got some cuts. Then we bought some furniture and here we are. Ha." Kari said the last words softly. Sora hugged her affectionately.

"So, how are you guys? Man, this must be hard for you." Kari looked like she was going to cry and her eyes were watery.

"I guess everything is alright ya know? I mean, we're back. Back home." Some tears just slid off her cheek. "I just miss all of them. I miss momma, dad, uncle, and aunt. I mean, I guess I'm just really tired. I guess Tai also hasn't been around much and he is so quiet now. It's just so weird. Life is so weird."

Matt felt sympathy for her. Everything has been going bad for her.

" Don't worry. Everything will be all right. We are here for you. And Tai. He is just probably adjusting." Kari nodded.

Then the door knocked. Kari wiped away her tears and Mr. Ishida went to the door and opened it.

" Welcome. It's been a long time. I see you are looking good." Tai smiled at Mr. Ishida and walked in. He looked at Kari and noticed something was wrong. He also saw all the people in the room.

"Thanks. Um.. Hey. How you guys all doing? Ms. Takenouchi and Ms.( what is t.k.'s mom last name?) I see you guys looking young as ever. Age has done you good." They just smiled at him. Mrs. Takenouchi smiled at Tai and went to hug him.

"I see you are quite the charmer. How are you doing? I need to discuss some things with you." She dragged him to a chair, but he didn't sit down. She asked him if he wanted to eat anything. Although he said no and he was, she gave him a plate of food. Tai looked weirdly at her and looked at Kari.

"I'm not trying to be rude or anything, but I'm just here to pick up Kari." He got a plate of fried rice, chicken, and an apple. Davis looked ravenously at the food. Tai just took the apple and handed the plate to Davis. He took it gratefully.

"Okay, where do you and Kari live? What kind of car do you have? Do you have a job? And what is it?" Tai thought for a few seconds.

"Uh.. We live in an apartment on Yoko Ave. I have a sports car and I do have a job. I work at a auto repair shop."

"You have an apartment on Fifth Ave.? Isn't that one of the richest neighborhood ever? I don't understand how working at an auto repair will get you that much money and a sports car." This time Matt asked.

Tai faced in Matt's direction. He was the guy who had Sora. He sighed inwardly. How was he going to get out of this question?

"I have other jobs. Do you guys mind if we didn't have this conversation. I don't feel comfortable talking about my financial business." Sora looked at Tai. She decided to get him out of the conversation.

"Yeah. Let's just talk about something else." Tai looked at Sora for a second before he turned away. He decided to go to the bathroom. Then Davis jumped up and whispered.

"Woah. Tai is a street racer. That is how he gets so much money. I know it. I saw his tattoo. Did you guys see it? It was a scorpion right on his neck." Kari was confused.

"Hold on, how do you even know? Tai got that tattoo when we were in Florida." Kari's question never got answered. Tai came out of the bathroom with everybody looking at him. Then, of course, Davis had to talk again.

"YOU'RE A STREET RACER! Cool tattoo Tai!" Busted. Tai couldn't believe Davis figured it out. He grimaced and looked at all their faces. He knew he wasn't going to get out of this one so he decided to just fess up.

"Yeah, I am. You guys don't mind if I go home now? I'll explain it some other time. Hey do any of you guys want a ride?"