A Love Once Lost

Chapter Title: Reawakening the Past
Genre: Romance, Drama
Chapter(s): 3/4
Character(s): Mimi, Lilymon
Pairings: Mimato
Word count: 2,578
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: None

Mimi absently walked around in a fog-covered area. "Where am I!" she roared, completely exasperated and tired from her long trek around the foggy ground.

Grumbling from exhaustion, she sat down on the ground, staring at a rock that was just sitting innocently in front of her. In the horizon, she saw something flickering a blue light.

"What…is that?" Mimi whispered, getting up and making a mad and frantic dash toward it. 'Please let it be another human, or at least a phone!'

When she arrived, even more exhausted then earlier, she was shocked to see they were trees. Not JUST trees but trees with T.V. like screens on their trunks. Carefully, she gently touched one of the nearby screens and gasped when she saw it flicker with a familiar image.

The person on the screen had tall spiky brown hair and a cocky grin on his tan face. Tai was the star player in the soccer team, but instead of a ball in his hand like he usually did; there was a small, pink, blob-like creature with ruby red eyes, and two small ribbon-like antenna dangling from its head. Think of it as E.T but no body.

He was in the class next door to her. He was usually seen hanging around with his other soccer buddies. He was currently Sora's crush. Everyone who knew Sora and Tai knew the red haired beauty had a huge crush on Tai. Everyone, except the guy who the crush was directed at.

It flickered again, and there was Sora. She was looking exactly like she usually did. Her orange-red hair was cropped short, perfect for her favorite sport: soccer. Her personality had not changed either since she still had that caring, motherly smile on her face that she was famous for.

Beside her was another pink, blob thingy. Instead of that weird ribbon antenna the other pink blob had, it had a large, blue flower on its head, and large, forest friendly green eyes.

It flickered again, and there was Koushirou, the class genius was there too. He was in a class a few doors down, but he mostly stayed in the back of the class with his other computer buddies. They were friends, but that was only when they were outside of school.

They were usually too busy with their different clique of friends to be able to talk to one another. His incredibly spiky, ruby red hair was the same. His ever present orange and white laptop was on his lap as he sat on a flat boulder nearby.

By his side was a pink being currently looking over his shoulder. It was bald, and didn't have a distinct trademark on it like the others, but it was cute nonetheless. Especially with those creamy, wise, chocolate brown eyes.

Jou, an upperclassman, was talking to a grey, seal thing. Mimi had seen Jou around the school many times, but never actually talked to him. To her knowledge, his appearance hadn't changed either. The young doctor-to-be still had his wavy navy blue hair; pair of thin, silver-rimmed glasses adorning his handsome face.

Floating next to his head was a floating small, brownish-grey, seal with a small tuft of orange hair on its head. It was currently chatting enthusiastically with Joe, while the navy haired man half ignored, half listened to the small creature. They were definitely contrary in personality. They seemed like good friends though.

In the last panel was Kari and T.K. They were her younger friends who she absolutely adored. Kari was sitting beside T.K, chatting happily about something only they knew. On the grass were their two animals that were curled around each other for warmth as they took a small nap.

Kari was the same as she ever was: Slender and petite with short light brown hair. She had garnet eyes that were always twinkling with happiness, especially when they were directed toward T.K.

She gently patted the head of a cat-like creature. It was a creamy white colored animal, with an Egyptian like collar around its neck. It had gorgeous cerulean blue eyes and cute floppy ears.

Next to it, was T.K's animal. It was like an orangey white pig but instead of normal pig-like ears, there were short wings. It too had pretty blue eyes too.

T.K seemed to be pretty cheerful too. She had seen him many times in the past, always accompanied by Kari. His short, spiky blonde hair was in its disheveled state. Adorable baby blues that could make a girl squeal with delight.

The thought of blue eyes suddenly realize that T.K looked an awful like Matt. The chances that they were related were pretty good since the sightings of blondes with blue eyes were incredibly low, especially in Japan.

'Matt…'

Suddenly, another screen flickered on. The tree that it was situated on was larger then the others. On its screen were two VERY familiar people.

"Matt!" Mimi shrieked as she felt him wrap his strong arms around her slender figure. "Let go! Come on, we have to meet the others!"

"But we more then enough time until we have to be there," he grinned wolfishly before kissing the nape of her neck. His fun abruptly stopped when Mimi suddenly jabbed him in the stomach, making him tip over.

His arms, which were still wrapped around her waist, were still tightly wrapped around her, and in effect, making them both fall down. Afraid to hurt the treasure in his arms, he flipped her over so that she was on top, and his back took most of the damage from the hard landing.

He grinned slightly when he felt her body sprawl out against his own, her face merely inches away from his. This definitely made up for the seriously bluish-green bruise that was about to be present on his back and behind in the morning.

"I think I deserve some sort of reward for protecting you, right?" Matt grinned once more, a mischievous glint in his normally tranquil blue eyes.

Before she could process the sentence in her head, she saw him raise his head slightly, his lips gently pressing against hers in a chaste but wonderfully delightful torturous kiss. To ease the evident torture he was inflicting on her, he opened his mouth in mid-kiss and gently ran his moist tongue against her swollen, pouty lips, begging for entrance.

She was hesitant. They were undeniably going to be late if she allowed this to continue, but the rational part of her mind was out to lunch, joining her conscious and her saneness.

The blonde mentally grinned as he felt her shyly open her mouth, giving him access to her deliciously warm and wet cavern. He knew he had won this battle, but he didn't have enough time to enjoy gloating for the taste of "her" was flooding his mouth, clouding his mind. He wrapped his arms around her waist, forgetting everything but the brown-haired angel in his arms.

The group could wait a little longer.

Mimi's eyes widened as she saw the scene unfold before her, her face the color of a cherry by now. "That's me…and Yamato…" Somehow, that name didn't sound right in her mouth. He just didn't seem like Yamato, more like… "Matt…that's me and Matt…"

"Yup, it is," replied a cheery voice. Behind Mimi was what seemed like a fairy or something.

It was about Mimi's height, a little bit taller. On its head was what looked like a giant pink rose. It had large, dark brown eyes and a grin on her face. It had green, thorn-like hair that was about waist length. It had on a cute pink and green, petal like dress and matching, knee-high boots. On her back were clear, dragonfly-like wings.

"Kya! Who are you!" Mimi screamed as she quickly backed away from the fairy.

"I'm Lilymon!" She chirped happily, calmly walking toward the scrambling brunette. "It's been a long time Mimi." She smiled warmly at her, which made Mimi feel a dull pain in her chest, as if she had lost an important friend.

I've missed you very much" The happy, child-like voice disappeared and a serious tone appeared.

"Do I know you?" Mimi asked, trying to cover up the sound of her rapid heartbeat.

"Yes…a long time ago," a warm, reminiscent grin appeared on the flower fairy's face. "You and I were partners…and really good friends."

"Were?"

"You…died…" Lilymon paused, a look of pain crossing her face before she swallowed and continued.

"There was a drunken driver…you pushed Matt out of the way…and…died saving him." Lilymon chocked out the last part. It was obvious that she didn't want to remember that memory.

"I what!" Mimi cried as she felt her knees buckle and she fell to the ground. 'I died…saving Matt…? Impossible…'

Mimi closed her eyes, trying to straighten her jumbled thoughts. Suddenly another flashback of a familiar city appeared before her.

There was a large crowd surrounding something. The woman were crying and holding their frightened children, while the men looked sadly down at what lay before them. A few feet away from the crowd was a car. A large car. A car that had blood on its hood.

Upon closer inspection, she saw Matt. He was crying…

'Why is he cr…oh.' There in his arms was…her. She was lying in his arms, a large, bloody gash on her forehead. There was blood every. Her body was battered and broken. Mimi saw her other self look up at Matt, slowly lifting up her hand and wiping away the tears.

"Matt…I'll see you again…promise." Mimi's eyes teared up as her other self smiled weakly, her hand still resting on his cheek. Slowly, she closed her eyes and let out a raggedy sigh before her hand fell limp on the ground.

She could see the heartrending expression on his handsome face. With a choked sob, he buried his face into her long brown hair. Nearby, she could hear the sound of the ambulance as it came too late to save the already deceased girl.

Another image appeared before her. It was Matt. There was a car a small distance away. In it was their group of friends. They were all watching him with a forlorn expression.

He was standing before a grave. Mimi took a closer look and saw it was her gravestone.

'An ephemeral flower that wilted for her beloved'

Mimi Tachikawa.

December 18, 1985 – June 18, 2002

"Matt…?" she saw him smirk, tears falling from his ocean blue eyes. How could he be smiling at a time like this!

"Happy Birthday Mimi…" he whispered softly. "It's been five months since you…died." He gently placed his left hand on the gravestone, "Mimi…I've missed you. Heh, if you knew what I was going to do, you would be scolding me right now…wouldn't you?"

He cocked his head to the side, his eyes softening. "Are you waiting for me? Wherever you are?"

He pulled out a kitchen knife. It was the same exact one she used to cut up the beef when she used to make him homemade lunches for school.

"You won't have to wait long…because I'll be joining you…very soon," he whispered, raising the knife slightly.

The knife fell forward, toward his heart.

"If you aren't there where I go to, I'll find you. No matter what it takes. No matter how long it takes," he continued, not an ounce of regret in his tearless blue eyes.

The knife hissed in the air as it fell forward toward its intended target.

"Then...when I finally catch you…it'll be just you and me…"

"Matt!" Sora and Tai, the fastest in the group, were running toward Matt, seeing what he was trying to do from the car. They were using every ounce of their strength to try and reach him before he…

'Mimi…'

The knife quickly hit its target. Blood splattered all over the gravestone. The body falling limply on top of the gravestone. A pale limp hand slowly reached out for a certain word. To grab it and hold it tenderly for all eternity. 'Mimi.'

"MATT!" Sora cried as she fell to the ground in shock and despair. Tai dropped to his knees as he saw his friend in a pool of his own blood. "No….NOOOO!"

Mimi, the present one, felt the warmth of her tears as they quickly fell from her almond colored eyes. "Matt…"

She slowly reached out to touch his shoulder, but to her dismay, her vision suddenly blurred and she quickly opened her eyes, looking onto the worried face of Lilymon.

"Are you okay! You suddenly fainted and…" the flower sprite lifted her hand and briefly touched Mimi's tearstained cheeks. "You were crying."

"I remember…" Mimi whispered shakily, her body still trembling with her memory. Suddenly, she realized she did remember. All of it!

"I remember!" She stood up resolutely. "I want to see Matt now."

She remembered his face when he first saw her. "He remembered even before he first saw me…" She grinned, wiping the tears away from her face, "I should see him now."

Lilymon stared at Mimi as if she had just died before screaming in delight. Her dragonfly-like wings starting fluttering and the flower fairy rocketed toward Mimi; bringing the brunette down to the ground with a happy glomp. "That's great! Everyone else will be so happy!"

Suddenly, a soft glow appeared before digimon and partner. Mimi brought out a hand and it slowly floated downward toward it. The glowing soon faded and the two finally saw what it was: it was Mimi's digivice. Mimi grasped it and smiled, holding the little blue device close to her chest.

On the small screen, she saw her old friends. The same glow that had appeared in front of Mimi appeared before them. Luckily, they were alone when their digivices appeared.

A look of recognition passed through each of their faces as they grabbed the same device. The same look they had on when they were first sent into the Digital World.

Matt, who was in the nurses office was still sleeping when his Digital device appeared before him. It landed safely be his elbow. The blonde softly grunted in his sleep before nuzzling the unconscious arm next to his head.

"Matt…" Mimi smiled tearfully, trying to contain her unshed tears. She took a wary step toward it, her hand

"It seems…that you are not the only one who regained their memories," Lilymon said, as the screen soon flickered off.

"Yeah…" Mimi nodded before she looked back at her partner who still had her arms wrapped around her neck, in a tight headlock/bear hug. "Why are you in your ultimate form? You're usually Patamon…?"

"I know, but…" a blush appeared before her face, "Some of us Digimon liked being in our Champion or Ultimate forms. So while we waited for you guys to be reincarnated, we trained and managed to stay in the forms we wanted. For different reasons. Like Angemon and Angewomon for example…" her blush deepened.

"You like someone…?" Mimi said teasingly.

Lilymon unlatched herself from Mimi, placed her two index fingers together, and pushed them together, trying to keep her attention away from the embarrassing question.

Mimi smiled before nodding. "I hope the person or thing you like accepts your feelings. I should be going now. Mimi closed her eyes, falling into an infinite swirl of light.

Shy-Lil-Dreamer- Yup, yup, I updated, I'm awesome that way! Lolz

jul: Tee hee, no worries, I said I would update, and I updated. I already finished it, so I'll update like, weekly, from now on. I just can't garuntee that with my other fics though. -lol-

KoumiLoccness- Nah, I don't flame on characters like that. Sorry if you're disappointed 'cause of that.

Colormyworld- Thank ya! Glad ya liked it. Glad I could update so soon for ya.

DreamAngelSakky- My stories always end up cute, don't you think? Lol, I'm so predictable that way.

Kaye - Thank you, thank you! Updated just like you asked.