I was always a strong believer in destiny. When I received that call from the Digital World, there wasn't a doubt in my mind – I needed to go, no matter what it took.

Now, as I look back on that day, I try to imagine what life would be like if I hadn't accepted. Suppose I didn't believe in destiny… what if I ignored it? What would have happened?

It isn't an easy thing to think about.

If I hadn't gone, my life would have never been complete. When I arrived, I was truly the loner I had always thought myself to be… but when I left, I had changed immensely. I had friends, and I wasn't afraid to show it; Takuya and the others taught me the true meaning of friendship, a meaning I don't intend to ever forget.

My brother… Kouichi. I would have never met him. What would I do then? I would still believe the lie my father told me about my mother being dead, and I would have never forgiven him for marrying again. My stepmother and I would never have formed the bond we have now, which is a bond I treasure greatly. We would never be a true 'family' – always arguing, never taking time to set aside our differences and get to know each other better.

Without family, a man is nothing.

And what about my friends? How would I be able to go on without them? I would be alone. Totally, utterly alone. How can someone survive with a life like that…?

Takuya, Junpei, Izumi, and even little Tomoki – they all taught me the greatest lesson I'll ever learn in life. Without it, I would probably die; not physically, but my soul would have slowly withered away, leaving only an empty shell behind.

Those are only the personal changes. What would have happened to the Digital World? I was the bearer of the light. If I wasn't there, would they have found someone else? I doubt it, but… even if they did, would it have been enough?

Just think. Without the light, not only would the Digital World be destroyed, but the Real World as well. Not only would I myself suffer, but everyone else in the world, too. It could have happened, all because of me.

It's annoying – when you think about these things, you want to know if that really would have happened, but you can never find out; it's in the past. No one can change that, no matter how hard they try.

Look at me now. I have friends, a brother, a complete family. I am living life as it was truly meant to be lived.

Now, as I lay back in the grass and gaze up at the stars, I wonder: does Wolfmon, back in the Digital World, ever think about something like this? How much have I helped him to change?

One thing is for sure – he has helped me to mature from an ordinary child to an adult. I'm not yet full-grown, but every day I take one step closer to that goal; the thought of my family and friends help me to go on, making sure that I reach it safely.

I gaze up into the sky. I wish I could do this more often – the blue-tinted moon helps me to remember my Spirits, allowing me to reflect on the adventure and the changes I experienced during it. It sounds odd, but after gazing into the moon for a while, I swear I can see an image of Wolfmon, looking down at me and smiling.

Even after we departed, he remained with me; always there to protect me, helping me realize that everything will turn out all right, no matter how difficult my problems may seem. I smile back, letting him understand…

…I have no regrets.

Aw. Sorry for it being so short – I made this whole thing up as I went along. You can thank 'In the Blue' for making me write this… I listened to it over and over while typing, just to make sure I didn't slack and actually got it done. Now it's stuck in my head, so I have to listen to 'With Broken Wings' over and over to get it out, which will probably make me want to write something about Kouichi. Crap.

Anyway, you've read, now take some time to review, please. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated. o.o

Until next time… sayonara!