Princess Viv: Oh, I am so sorry for not posting this up… I really wanted to finish this fic, and then post it up. But I know I'll never finish it, and I feel so guilty, having to make you all wait. So I'll just post this chappie up first, and you will all have to wait very impatiently for the next chapters! I'm so sorry!
Well, as you know if you've read the first one, this is the sequel to Digimon Frontier: Return To Me. I hope everyone enjoys this. I highly recommend reading my first fic first so you understand everything, and if you do, please review! And if you don't already know, this is a Kouji/Izumi fic. My other couplings are Takuya/Keira (OC), Kouichi/Eva (OC), and a little bit of J.P./Jennifer (OC).
Before I launch into the other stuff, let me say Merry Christmas to everyone out there, and please please please review my ficcie! It will be much appreciated.
Full summary: Kouji and Izumi have finally found true love, but is their newfound love strong enough to last? Will they overcome the new challenges and obstacles thrown at them? Or will they be torn apart?
Kouji:
14 years old
Izumi:
14 years old
Kouichi:
14 years old
Takuya:
14 years old
J.P.: 15
years old
Tommy:
11 years old
Eva: 14
years old
Keira:
14 years old
Jennifer:
15 years old
Ah yes, I'll just reply to my reviewers from the last chapter of Return To Me:
Sakura2387: Aw, thanks. (Blushes)
CrAzY-SiLLy-Me: Well, here's the sequel. Please enjoy!
aligrl34: Really really sorry about the horrible delay! I hope you like what I've done!
yUmMyCoWs891: Lol, please don't apologise for it. I don't mind if you review late. And no, it's not J.P., nor is it Jennifer, lol. Thanks for the compliments.
kouzumi 4eva! and Stephanie: Thanks.
Lil' Lilo: Thanks. And no, it's not J.P.
Kayla: Thanks very much. Well, here I am.dejimonfrontier: Thanks for saying it's kawaii! And I'm sorry about the cliffy, but I love writing them! Mwahaha!
yyhpunk: Thanks (blushes)
Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon FrontierDigimon Frontier: A Love Strong Enough To Last?
Chapter 1: An Old "Friend"
Izumi looked up into his dark eyes, the pools of darkness that enveloped her. They matched the stars in the sky. She nodded, speechless, and buried her head in his chest, and whispered, "I love you so much, Kouji-kun."
Kouji smiled, and looked at the sky. "I love you too." He sighed, and hugged her close, never wanting to let her go.
(from Digimon Frontier: Return To Me)
Izumi hummed softly along to the music on her radio as she did her homework that sunny Sunday afternoon, her spirits high and low. The homework put her off everything, yet she felt light-hearted and carefree.
When I feel alone,
As I lie awake in the dark,
I find myself falling.
My dying spark…
Fizzles out.
And I wonder,
What life is truly… about.
When you broke me,
My spirit died.
Carried away,
To the river tide.
You made me weak,
With your glance.
But now…
I've lost my chance.
Your words,
They cut real deep.
Your face was so beautiful,
Now it just makes me weep.
You have no idea,
But you keep telling…
The world everything.
I hate all your faking.
When you broke me,
My spirit died.
Carried away,
To the river tide.
You made me weak,
With your glance.
But now…
I've lost my chance.
I hate you now.
Wash away the past.
I don't need you,
Just let me go… fast.
When you broke me,
My spirit died.
Carried away,
To the river tide.
You made me weak,
With your glance.
But now…
I've lost my chance.
Just leave me alone…(A/N: Song lyrics written by me, dedicated to my friend, Lucy. It's called "When You Broke Me".)
Izumi sighed as she chewed her pencil. She was stuck on one of the maths equations. Again. "I'm so useless at maths!"
"X equals fifteen." An amused voice said from behind her.
Turning around, Izumi saw her boyfriend smiling. He wore his usual black and white bandana, black jeans and a navy top.
"Kouji! What are you doing here?" she stood up and hugged him.
"What do you think? I'm here to see you!" Kouji laughed, hugging her back. (N/A: Yes, unless you've read Return To Me, you'll find Kouji's nice behaviour very OOC.)
"Aw, that's very sweet of you. Mum let you in, right?" Izumi punched him playfully.
Kouji nodded. "Hey, wanna go for a walk?"
"I'd love to, but I've got to finish this stupid maths homework…" Izumi groaned, annoyed she was going to miss the opportunity being with Kouji.
"No worries, I'll help you. Won't take more than five minutes." Kouji grinned.
"Thanks." Izumi smiled gratefully, relieved. She knew Kouji was a genius. Another good thing about having him as a boyfriend: let him tutor you, aka making him DO the homework for you.
"See, it wasn't so hard after all." Kouji said as they exited Izumi's house, hand in hand.
"Yeah, easy for you to say!" Izumi exclaimed. "You do realise that you did most of that and not me?!"
As they chatted animatedly, someone watched them from afar, their eyes flashing a bright blue. "Izumi… You will be mine… You are so dead, Kouji Minamoto…" (N/A: No, it ISN'T J.P.!!!)
Izumi threw her head back and watched the cherry blossoms float gently to the ground; her blonde hair glimmered in the sun, and her turquoise-blue eyes shone brightly. "I don't think I've ever been so happy…"
Kouji watched his loved one as she smiled. "She's so beautiful… I've been blessed with an angel…"
"Kouji, come on!" Izumi grabbed his hand and ran. Laughing, Kouji followed her, their hands never letting go.
They sprinted down the curved paths of the park, having fun and enjoying each other's company; flowers were blooming wherever they went, sakura tresses above showered down soft pink petals, and birds pecked hungrily at the seed on the gravel. Izumi grinned as she scattered a flock of pigeons in her way.
Turning her head back to face Kouji, Izumi beamed, but since she wasn't looking where she was going, she bumped into someone. "Ah!" falling back from the large impact, Kouji caught her.
"Izumi! Are you alright?" Kouji asked anxiously.
"Yeah…" Izumi groaned, her eyes closed and her hand rubbing her temple.
"Hey, you! Watch where you're going next time!" Kouji glared at the figure, his eyes turning frosty. The guy before them was the same height as Kouji, and wore expensive designer clothes. Kouji didn't like him the moment his navy orbs set eyes on him.
"I'm sorry." The guy apologised.
Izumi's eyes flew open when the soft voice sounded in her ears. "I know this voice!"
"Tyler!" she exclaimed when her eyes fell on the boy in front of her. The sight of him made her blood run cold.
"Hello again Izumi." The boy smiled. His voice sent shivers of excitement and horror up her spine.
"You know this guy, Izumi?" Kouji raised an eyebrow and frowned, staring at the guy in front of him.
"Y-Yeah." Izumi avoided Tyler's glance as she straightened herself up. "Thanks Kouji." She turned to Tyler, still avoiding eye contact. "Long time no see."
"Yes. I know. Too long."
Izumi quivered at his comment. "Kouji, meet Tyler. Tyler, this is my boyfriend, Kouji." Izumi found her voice and introduced them.
Tyler's blue eyes flashed when Izumi mentioned the word "boyfriend"; this didn't go unnoticed by Kouji, whose eyes darkened.
"Kouji, Tyler was… my best friend while I lived in Italy. We were in the same class."
"Nice to meet you." Tyler smiled coolly, and stretched a hand out. His blonde, gelled hair didn't move an inch as the wind blew, while Kouji's blue locks flew across his eyes.
Kouji stared at Tyler's hand. Izumi grew nervous as the two boys' eyes made cold eye contact. After what seemed an eternity, Kouji took the hand, and smiled icily. "Nice to meet you too… Tyler."
"What are you doing here, Tyler?" Izumi fiddled with a lock of her hair; she was afraid of the answer, but she had to know.
Tyler smiled. A malicious one. "I've moved here."
Kouji and Izumi sat in Kouji's room; Izumi lay on his bed, while Kouji sat at the desk.
"Tell me more about this Tyler guy." Kouji asked casually.
"Well… where to start?" Izumi gulped, fidgeting. "I went to that Italian high school. I didn't really have many close friends. To be honest, I never did have a close friend. But there was Tyler. He was popular in the class. Nice, clever and good-looking. Many girls were after him. He was especially nice to me. We became friends, but…"
"But what?" Kouji frowned.
"Nothing." Izumi sighed, shaking her head.
"I know you're hiding something, Izumi." Kouji said. "There's no use shielding it from me. But I want to respect you, so I won't force you to tell me. I love you, Izumi, and there shouldn't be anything from the past or present that should keep us apart." He stood up, walked over to the bed and grasped her hands in his, "Tell me when you're ready. Okay?"
Izumi stared into his eyes and nodded. Her own eyes pricked with tears, and finally, she broke down, and cried in Kouji's arms.
After the sobs ceased, Kouji lifted her chin up gently. Staring into her eyes, he leaned down and captured her in a strong, passionate kiss. Izumi closed her eyes and kissed him back.
"I love you…"
Princess Viv: That's the first chappie. I bet you know who was spying on them now, right? This Tyler business will progress further, and you'll understand what happened while Izumi lived in Italy. Please review! I have updated! (pouts) Don't you think I deserve your review? Please?
