Well, here's the last installment of the story. It's more like an epilogue. Okay, so it is an epilogue. But you gotta find out what happens after he finds peace. Don't own Digimon. And for added effect, try to imagine Creed's "My Sacrifice" playing in the background. I was listening to it when I thought up this story.

Always With Me
Chapter 5: Worth It All

"Tai lived the rest of his life out, relieved to know that he was and never had been without Sora. Deathhatemon never returned to the fiery depths of Hell. Thus, the Dark Masters continue to wait for her instruction for all of eternity. As was promised, the Digidestined lived their lives together until the very end. We, now in our fifties, must now make room for a new generation of Digidestined and Digimon Tamers as the old Digidestined leave behind them a legacy. Most have already passed on, but with Tai's end, we all believe that he will find a new beginning."

-Matsuda Takato

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The darkness of night was gone in an instant. Tai found himself standing enveloped in the glowing warmth of the white light. He looked around. He saw puffs of clouds all around him. This must be a dream, he thought to himself. If it was a dream, then it was a happy dream. He felt warm. He couldn't feel pain in his body or in his heart. All the signs of aging had disappeared. His hair was brown and full again. His wrinkled skin had tightened and smoothed. His muscles regained its youthful strength and tone. He looked down at his body. He was wearing his favorite clothes from his preteen years. He looked back up and saw the most beautiful thing he had ever seen in his life. He saw his Sora brilliantly radiating a soft glow. Her soft smile and sweet eyes met with his deep brown eyes. He stood and stared at her in amazement. She was still there smiling at him, as if she was waiting for him to do something. He finally realized it: he was in Heaven. A big, excited smile grew on his face. He ran to her and took her up in his arms. She hugged him tightly as they embraced happily. After seventy long years, they were finally together again. They gazed deep into each other's eyes and felt warm happiness. They then drew in closer and joined in a kiss. Tai had never been happier. He and Sora had their first kiss together in the most beautiful, peaceful place in the world. Seventy years now seemed very much worth it.

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Well, there you have it. A happy ending after all. So please, give your favorite bishie a hug and do a little R&R (read and review,of course. What else were you thinking?)

Forgive me if I'm being weird. I went to sleep at six this morning. I'm a little loopy.

And please, review the story... NOT MY CHOICE IN COUPLES!