Disclaimer: *sits there dreaming about hot guys* mmmmmm… oh, yeh… Digimon… don't own it… back to Riku… *drool*

Oh, btw, I'm going to start updating around once a week, since some of these chapters are agonisingly short and don't give away much of a story. Some of the later ones will be longer, and have more depth, but if I do write anything short and shallow, I'll add the next chapter as well. Thanx for your reviews (and emails)! =)

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"C'mon you two, you've gotta eat!"

I look down at the two home-made, Sora's-special-recipe pancakes that sit on my plate. My stomach climbs into my throat. I feel so guilty for some reason. I push the plate away.

"I'm sorry," I mumble. "I can't." Sora sighs and hangs her head. I look to Tai. He's staring at the plate- a painful emotional battle raging within. I sigh deeply. I look to Sora and Joe, who were both looking tired. Sora is holding her forehead in her hand, and Joe is looking forlorn. I feel a deep rush of gratitude towards them for all they've done for us. Out of appreciation I slice off a piece of one of the pancakes and eat it. Sora and Joe lift their heads and stare at me. Their faces light up as I swallow. Tai turns to me. I clutch my stomach as it tightens. I begin to feel queasy, and I cover my mouth as I run to the bathroom. So much for that… I fall to my knees, trembling, as I hold the wall beside the toilet. I lean against the cool tiles as tears silently trickle down my cheeks. My stomach twists unpleasantly. I hear someone come in, and Sora massages my back calmingly. The tears stop, and I turn to her.

"I'm so sorry," I mumble, hanging my head. Sora puts her finger under my chin and lifts my head up.

"It's not your fault," she reassures. "If you don't want to eat, I can't force you. Just remember that I'm always willing to cook." Sora smiles warmly. I stare deep into her eyes. She does so much for Tai and me… Why? Why would anyone put up with all of this?

"Thanks Sora," I mumble truthfully.

"That's ok," she replies. "Let's go back to the living room, eh?" Sora helps me stand up, and we walk back into the living room. Tai is sitting at the glass door looking out onto the balcony, while Joe is eating the pancakes. Sora helps me to the couch, where I look at Tai. My thoughts wander to T.K. I close my eyes, and I find myself standing next to T.K's hospital bed. The steady rhythm of beeping from the various machines float around me as I watch T.K's chest slowly rise and fall. I reach out my hand. As I touch his hand, I suddenly find myself back on the couch, still staring at Tai, whose hand is reaching out for the glass. I raise myself onto my knees and look over to the kitchen where Sora is pouring milk into a bowl.

"Sora," I call. Sora lifts her head.

"Yes Kari?" she asks, putting down the milk carton.

"I… I want to got see T.K." I answer. Joe turns to me, as Sora gives me a searching look.

"Are… are you sure?" she asks uncertainly.

"Yes," I answer, trying to inject some confidence into my voice. "But… can you please come?" Sora continues to look at me. A warm smile spreads across her face.

"Sure, I'll come," Sora answers. "When do you wanna go?"

"Can we go after I get changed?" I ask.

"Sure," Sora smiles. "I'll just feed your cats." Gatomon turns to her. I smile thankfully, before getting up and walking to my room. As I close the door, I see Tai, now leaning his head against the glass. A cold hand closes on my heart. I shut the door and walk to my wardrobe. I pull on my clothes, and stare into the mirror. A sad girl of eleven stares back. I turn away. As I take a step forward, I feel something damp beneath my feet. I look down. A cold, thick red liquid swims around my ankles. I panic. I can hear Tai moaning. I whip around, expecting to see Tai on the bed, but he's not there. What's going on? A breeze blows the curtains against my hand. I flinch. Billowing curtains in the moonlight flash before my eyes. My breathing becomes faster. More flashes of billowing curtains in the moonlight. I close my eyes as I sink to my knees. I feel something on my hands, and open my eyes. Blood streams down my arms. Images of Tai on the floor flash before me. My head swims as painful memories reappear.

"Noo… leave me alone…" I mumble, clutching my head. I open my eyes, and see the door. An exit… I get to my feet, and rip open the door. Sora is slipping on her shoes. She turns and stares at me. I look at my hands and my feet. The blood is gone. No marks or anything.

"Are you ok Kari?" Sora asks, as I try to calm down.

"Yeh…I'm…fine," I lie. What's going on? Am I going insane? Sora looks doubtfully at me.

"Are you sure?" she asks, unconvinced.

"Don't worry, I'll be fine," I reply defiantly as I pull on my shoes. I want to get out of here…Sora shrugs and we leave.

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Next chapter is under Chapter 26 =)