Ballet Kitty: Helloooo! This is the second to the last chappie of my beloved attempt at a Michi… And, this is my Christmas gift to all you Michi fans… Hope you love it!

By the way, sorry for the long update. I had periodical exams!

Now, for the crowd's favorite (rolls eyes), the disclaimer.

I do not own Digimon… and never will…

Chapter 4: The Land of Sweets

Mimi couldn't believe her eyes. It was snowing! There was already snow on the ground and soft flakes were slowly falling from the sky. Mimi forgot about what she was wearing and ran out into the snow. She raised her hands up in the air and spun around, causing a tornado of snow to form around her. When she was totally hidden from view, Mimi suddenly realized how cold it was. She only had her thin, sleeveless nightgown on and one slipper. Mimi wrapped her arms around herself but the tornado didn't stop. The snow tore at her exposed skin and she tied to scream but the air was moving too fast.

Suddenly the cold was gone. Mimi opened her eyes and found everyone staring at her. She looked down and gasped in surprise. Her clothes had changed! She now wore a pale pink dress that went down to her knees. The sleeves were long and sheltered her arms from the cold and it was lined with white fur. Mimi stared at her feet and saw that she was wearing a pair of two-inch high pink shoes that matched the color of her dress. But the thing that Mimi enjoyed most was the fact that the dress did not include any petticoats. It was just a single layer of material but kept her warm just the same.

"It seems the spirits have welcomed you, Mimi." Taichi said, stepping up next to her, "They are not usually so allowing when anyone but a doll enters their wood, but you seem to be an exception." He laced his fingers with hers and they continued on their way.

"She seems to be different from the rest, Matt." Sora said. The couple in front was walking hand in hand, talking.

"You mean besides the fact that she didn't run away when Xing Jie appeared?" Yamato replied.

"Yes; I mean how long has it been?"

"Too long Sor, too long." History had been repeating itself for centuries for him and he was glad it was finally over. Every other girl Taichi had been 'given to' had run from the room as soon as Xing Jie had appeared, leaving Tai to fend for himself. And it always ended the same. He would lose his sword and Xing Jie would drive his own through Tai's heart. But Mimi had not. She had stayed with him and evidently, saved his life. And Yamato could tell by the way Taichi looked at the russet eyed girl, that she had been the one to pierce his heart.

"I'm glad we're are finally going to be free, Matt." Sora clasped his hand in hers and gripped it tightly, "But do you think she will be all right with how things are going to turn out I mean you know what's going to happen, don't you Matt?" He didn't look at her, but kept his eyes on the two in front of him.

"Yes, I do Sor. But I think she'll be fine, as will the rest of us."

"I hope you are right Matt."

Mimi found herself, Taichi, Yamato and Sora standing in a sweet-scented field. Sparks danced upwards like glittering diamonds. "This is Candy Meadow," said Taichi, "but we'll go through that entrance over there."

Now Mimi saw a wonderful gateway made of sugared almonds and raisins. There was a gallery running along the top of it that it seemed to be made of barley sugar. Six matador dolls sat there, welcoming them.

Mimi swept through the gate in a dream, only vaguely noticing that they were walking along a checkered marble pavement. She soon realized it was made out of different colored sweets.

After a while, they found themselves in a glimmering wood. Gold and sliver fruits hung from the trees and ribbons and bows were draped around the branches. A gentle breeze was blowing, making the leaves tinkle and rustle like beautiful music.

"This is Christmas Wood." Taichi said. "How lovely!" Mimi sighed, "I wish I could stay here a little while."

With that, Taichi clapped his hands three times. From the trees ran graceful shepherds and shepherdesses, hunters and huntresses, so white that they seemed to be made out of sugar. They brought out a beautiful golden chair with a white satin cushion and invited Mimi to take a seat.

The shepherds and shepherdesses danced a pretty ballet for Mimi, as the hunters and huntresses played their horns.

"I'm sorry it wasn't very good," Taichi apologized, "but these dolls are from the Clocktime Ballet Troupe, and they can only dance the same thing over and over again. Come on, Mimi, we'd better be moving."

Soon they found themselves by a fragrant stream called Coffee Brook, which Taichi explained wasn't nearly as beautiful as the great Tea River, which tumbles and foams into Almond Milk Sea. Indeed, a little later, Mimi saw a swollen brown river that went roaring and rushing along a most refreshing way. Nearby, was a light olive stream, called Peppermint brook. Boys and girls sat fishing there, and in the distance was a village called Arabialand, where Sora and Yamato grew up.

"Best if we don't pass by Arabialand." Sora said to Mimi and Taichi. "Yeah…" Yamato muttered under his breath. "Why not?" Mimi asked. "All the inhabitants of Arabialand are very good-looking," Taichi explained, "But Yamato and Sora are the only ones who are sensible to talk to." "How come?" Mimi asked. "Because the rest are competing for the affection and attention of Sora and Yamato…" Taichi replied, rolling his eyes, "You can imagine why Sora, Matt, and I don't suggest we go there." "Thank God!" Yamato and Sora said to each other.

Now they came to a town where thousands and thousands of people had gathered in the market place to unload carts that were piled high with packages of sticky, colored paper and slabs of chocolate.

"This is Bonbontown," Taichi explained. "Those carts are from Trimmingville. The Ambassador of Chocolate, Lord Iori, sent paper to fortify this town against attacks by the Fly Admiral. The chocolate is a gift."

Then they came to a wonderful, cherry blossom-scented lake where swans, all silvery white and wearing golden collars, glided back and forth. They were singing beautifully while twinkling fish darted up and down through the rippling, cherry-tinted water in time to the music.

"Oh!" Mimi cried happily. "This must be the lake Uncle Gennai promised me once, and I am the girl who plays with the swans!" But Sora and Yamato laughed. "I don't think my uncle could ever make such a beautiful thing!" Taichi said, glaring at Sora and Yamato, "Come on, let us cross Lake Ying Fa."

He clapped his hands and a boat came drifting towards them covered in precious stones and pulled by two golden-scaled dolphins. Twelve Chinese boys, with headdresses made of hummingbird's feathers, jumped out and carried the four on board.

The nimble dolphins spouted jets of glittering crystal water into the air. This annoyed the little Chinese boys, who all opened their umbrellas and started to stamp their feet. But Mimi didn't notice this because she was happily chatting with Sora.

"Prince," Yamato said to Taichi, "Shall Sora and I go ahead to the palace? If the people see you without warning, you know how revolting they could get…" "Yes," Taichi agreed, "Best if you go and tell Hikari about my return. Besides, I'm sure Mimi would like to see the rest of the land." "Right," Sora said, joining in the conversation, "Matt and I will give you two some more alone time." "See you at the castle, Mimi!" Sora said cheerfully as she and Yamato got some magic powder and disappeared with a loud poof.

They reached the far shore now and the boys carried them into a gorgeous, sweetly perfumed grove, almost more wonderful than Christmas Wood.

"This is Comfit Grove," Taichi said proudly, "and over there lies the great metropolis of Sweetmeat City."

Oh, what a fabulous sight! In front of Mimi stretched a magnificent city with colored wall and towers, spiraling, twisting, curling and curving in wonderful shapes. Instead of roofs, the houses wore intertwining crowns and the towers were carved with delicate leaves. The gate seemed to be made of candy canes and lemon drops, and a little squad of silver soldiers presented arms as the group entered. A boy with short blond hair and blue eyes wearing a white robe and he had pure white wings coming out from his back.

"Takeru?" Mimi asked the doll standing in front of her. "Yes, it's me, Princess Mimi." The doll replied. "Why are you calling me 'Princess'?" Mimi asked. "You saved Prince Taichi and it will be most likely that you will marry him, so you are practically our Princess." Takeru explained to the blushing couple.

"Anyway," Takeru continued, "My brother Yamato and Princess Hikari sent me here to pick you two up so to avoid the people fussing over the two of you." "I really wanted Mimi to see the city… but since my sister gave you orders, I guess we'll have to obey her…" Taichi groaned. "Oh never mind, Taichi," Mimi said sweetly, "I'm sure I'll be able to see the city some other time."

"Come on then," Takeru said, as he whistled for a horse-drawn carriage, "Princess Hikari really missed you."

A bit rushed, but still… you get my point, right? Anyways, it's five days to go till Christmas… Hope you stay with me till the end of this fic! (Winks and starts singing Stay with Me (This Christmas) by TV Idols.)