A/N: So I was kind of sad at the numbers of reviews... thank you to those who do. Anyway, I was going to wait till I got at least five from last chapter to post, but I want to get this story on the final progression to the end. So I would assume that there are maybe four to five more chapters... unless I make them really long chapters. But anyway- we are nearing the end, so holy hell is going to break lose!

Yeah for chaos and obstacles!

Enjoy!

"LIAR!" Tai said in a loud voice. It felt as if he had been punched in the stomach. He screamed back at her. All power in his body suddenly shut off when she continued to mutter she didn't love him- he let go of Sora so abruptly that she fell to the ground. "Sora? What's going on?" He looked at her hoping for an answer. She didn't meet his eyes.

"I said... I don't love you!" She screamed back at him as she pounded her fist on the ground.

Those words sent Tai in a frenzy. He couldn't control himself as he looked for something to lash out at. Grabbing a nearby flower pot he grabbed it and threw it. He hadn't meant to throw it in her direction, but his heart stopped as he saw it break just a few feet from where she landed on the ground.

"Tell me that one more time, I dare you!" He said still in his anger fit. Kneeling down, he grabbed her wrist and pulled her up so he could look at her face.

"I don't... I don't..." She tried to say but her sobs wouldn't let her get out the sentence. "You're hurting me Taichi... let go! Just give up already!" She cried before she completely broke down. With all that had happened and just newly being released from the hospital, she must have been utterly exhausted.

Tai regretted his actions when he saw the fear flash in her eyes from the pressure of his grip on her wrists.

"Sora... I'm sorry." He said as he released her and took a step back. "God Sora... I'm sorry." The tears came then. Both were crying as they tried to comprehend what was going on. He was exhausted too, falling to his knees, he searched for something to say or do...

"I love you so much Sora. I've loved you the very first moment I saw you... I can't just forget about you. Can't you see that we can find a way?"

"I don't know how... I'm so scared... Tai..." Tai felt a rush of air and then something warm up against him. Suddenly she was in his arms once again. He wasted no time and locked her sobbing body in a tight embrace.

"Whatever anyone said, no matter how hard they fight us, I want you to know Sora, that I love you- only you. We'll get through this..." He said as he tried to make himself believe those words as well.

"I'm sorry I got so angry." He said as he pulled her naked body closer to his. "I didn't mean to throw that pot." Tai said looking away from their make shift bed of discarded clothes and an old blanket.

"I know... it's alright." She said as she too curled closer as he pulled the blanket up to cover them both.

Laying under the canopy of the glass enclosure and the lush vegetation, the two tried to better understand all that the night had brought.

"Sora, I want you to promise me something."

"What?" She asked as buried her head in his chest.

"Never doubt my feelings for you. And never doubt your feelings for me." He said tracing his finger long her cheek.

"I'll try." She said as she looked into his eyes and Tai hoped his eyes told her everything he could not.

"And one more thing." He added with a smile. "Marry me."

"Tai?"

"I mean it. Remember I promised you? I said when you got better I would marry you and make you happy."

"I remember... I think that is what kept me alive... I wanted to just give up, but there was something making me not want to die... I think it was you."

"Well then, everything is settled. We'll get married first thing tomorrow... um, how exactly do you do that here?" Tai asked scratching his head as he propped himself up on his elbow.

"Tai... what about Princess Mi..."

"Don't say her name. She isn't ever going to be my wife. You are."

"But.."

"No buts. If Matt and the others want a union so bad, they can marry her. I found the only woman I will be with."

"Tai... I love you."

"I know. I know." He said as he kissed her on the head and savored the feeling of her next to him.

The next day began blissfully. Sure Tai was a little sore for sleeping on the ground, and other things... but he was happy. It was a delicious feeling to wake up with her curled up at his side and not have to worry about anyone interrupting them.

They had decided to go and see Gennai that morning, well, he had to do a lot to convince her. He wasn't about to force her to do anything she didn't want to, but at least they could go to Gennai and talk... together. So as much as Tai didn't want to get up, he reminded himself that good things were ahead.

"Pulling his boxers back on, he wandered the downstairs of Sora's house while she went to look for a change of clothes for the both of them. Finding the kitchen he figured he would make himself useful. After a little searching he found most of what he was looking for and began working.

He had just flipped a strange version of a pancake when a stifled laugh came from behind him. He turned slowly to see her standing in the doorway, resting against the door frame smiling at him.

"What? You never saw a man in boxers making breakfast before?"

"Not really. You just look a little funny." She said as she entered the kitchen and set the clothes on the high counter behind Tai. He gave her a quick second glance and noticed she was trying to not look winded from moving around.

"Sora, maybe you should lay back down. Remember you promised to take it easy. That's why Joe let you out of the hospital so soon."

"I'm fine. Besides, I already brought this down. So I have to go to Gennai's now." She smiled picking up a white garment.

"Is that?"

"It was my mother's... all the women in the clan wear it on their... wedding day."

Tai nearly dropped the pan and plate he held.

"So you want to... I mean, really... you're... We're getting married!" He smiled as he turned off the hi-tech stove and set the plate down. Turning around fully, he went and embraced her tightly.

He only let up when he heard her wince from him touching her one of her scars.

"I'm fine. You just hugged a little too tight is all. Now, what did you make for breakfast?"

Tai kissed Sora as she saw him to the door. He was going to go ahead to the temple while Sora waited for the doctors Joe would send to check on her. At noon she was to meet up with Tai and then they would have the ceremony.

He could hardly hide the smile on his face as he entered the room where Gennai was waiting for him.

"You seem to be in good spirits young one." The elderly woman smiled and motioned for him to take a seat.

"Gennai, how hard would it be to have a wedding ceremony today?" He asked hoping that things could be put together soon.

"Ah, I see you were able to work things out. But marriage? So soon?" Gennai couldn't help but widen her smile.

"I know- it's weird. I've never even thought of marriage before I met her. But we talked last night and it is something we both want. And the sooner it is done, the better off we'll be with this whole prophecy and outside clan business."

"Well Taichi, you sound so grown up. I am glad you have a greed to marry that princess after all." The color must have drained from Tai's face because soon the old lady was laughing.

"You know that the business with the prophecy and such won't just magically go away even after you are married... you realize that this isn't the solution to all your problems?"

"I know... but it's something I want to do." Tai said sobering from his happiness high of Sora accepting his proposal.

"Well, I guess a small ceremony wouldn't be to painful for this old woman to get together in a few hours time."

"Really? You mean it? Oh Gennai, you don't know how much this means!" Tai got up and went over to hug the woman.

"I have an idea... I was young once as well." She said as she embraced the boy back. "I know it is hard to believe, but I was. Now, you go and get yourself presentable, and then grab your bride and return here this afternoon. Alright?"

"Thank you Gennai! You're the best!"

"Well, there are a few things you need to know before you marry into on of our oldest clans. The Takenouchi branch is... well it was mostly matriarchal. So if you want, you can take the name Takenouchi... or you can follow your customs. It is up to you two to figure out the little details."

"Thanks. I'll go and talk to her right now. I'll see you a little bit later!" Tai smiled as he took off out of the room. Nothing was going to spoil this day. He was too happy and excited to let even someone like Matt ruin the day.

He was about to run straight into Sora's house when noise in the doorway caught his eye. 'The doctors must be just leaving.' He thought and waited to see if that was who the visitors were.

Sure enough the blue haired doctor and several other doctors exited the house after a few minutes. Tai watched as they left still talking about Sora's condition, keeping himself hidden from their view.

Once they were gone, Tai sauntered up to the door and entered. Calling out Sora's name, he went straight for the gardens. She had mentioned setting up a bed in there while she was on the mend.

Sure enough she was sitting on the newly set up bed near the center of the garden. The glass windows in the area near the bed were now curtained off, so she could rest during the day.

"Sora, hey!" Tai smiled as he came closer. As he sat on the bed he noticed she hadn't said anything yet. "What's wrong?"

"Tai? Oh, I'm sorry I didn't even notice you come in... sorry. It's nothing." She smiled and leaned against his shoulder.

"So what did the good doc say?"

"Nothing much."

"Then why are you looking and acting like you've been given a bad bit of information?" Tai asked taking her hand in his own.

"It's nothing really. Just a few minor problems that Joe is getting over worried about..."

"Minor problems? Care to elaborate?"

"It's nothing. Let's not worry about that right now, ok? You need to worry about the wedding and afterwards."

"Afterwards?"

"Like how you promised to make me the happiest woman on Earth, and how you will like being called Mr. Takenouchi... that is if you want to take that name... you'll technically be part of the clan..."

"I think I will do just fine being the next Mr. Takenouchi. Now, Gennai said we need to come back after noon, so... what do you want to do in the mean time?" He smiled.

"Can we take a nap? I'm feeling really tired with those medications Joe had me take."

"Anything you want..." He said as he kissed her and they both laid down on the bed. Holding her tight, he wished she would tell him what Joe had said. He knew she was pushing herself too much. Tai promised himself that he would make her get some rest and get better. Nothing else worried him as he laid down and closed his eyes. Things would get better.

It would just be the two of them... or so he wished.

Noon came and Tai woke Sora up. He would have liked to let her sleep more, but she could rest up after the wedding. After they were husband and wife.

At first she was very hesitant to get out of bed. She rolled over after he had gently shook her. Soon he had to resort to Plan B.

"If you aren't going to get up nicely, I will be forced to tickle you awake." He smiled devilishly. Sora complied with a fit of laughter, the sound of her laughing made his heart beat faster.

"God I love you." He smiled as she finally sat up and called an end to the tickle battle.

"I know." She smiled as she patted his cheek.

"What? No 'I love you' back?" Tai asked looking hurt. "No, 'God Taichi you are the best looking guy of all time' or 'You're so sexy it hurts?'"

"Let me think about that... no." She smiled as she kissed him quickly and got out of bed.

"How do you like that..." He fake pouted as he followed her towards the bathroom.

"I think I can manage getting ready without the help of such a strong and what was it 'so sexy it hurts' kind of guy there with me."

"Ah, you could, but where is the fun in that?"

"Just wait till after the wedding. You'll have fun then."

"I can't wait."

In no time they were walking towards the temple holding hands. Neither cared who saw them holding hands at the moment. Tai was dressed in some old clothes of Sora's father, it was a nice looking shirt and dark pants. He had made sure to grab something out of his old pants and stuffed it in his pocket.

Sora wore a white dress that had looked faded, but when she put it on, Tai could have sworn that it was pristine and new. For the moment, she had a large coat on over, as to not attract attention to the obvious wedding attire.

They entered the small room where Gennai had told them to meet. The first thing Tai noticed was that Sora stopped cold as they shut the door behind them.

"Well, it's about time the happy couple arrived." Gennai smiled. Tai's attention turned from Sora to the opposite side of the room where three people stood.

"Tk... and Kari...what are you guys doing here?" Tai asked feeling Sora tense up a bit. Squeezing her hand he led her further into the room. The ceiling was high and there were large windows of different colored glass. If he didn't know any better, he would have sworn he was in an old Cathedral of his time... minus the icons and deities.

It was a fitting place where two people would come together and profess their undying love... but the three figures at the front of the room caught his attention once again.

"We wouldn't miss this for the world." Kari smiled and ran to hug Sora. "I'm so happy for the both of you!"

"Kari... you knew?" Sora asked still a little dazed.

"Of course. You're like a sister, I could see the changes in you from the beginning. Even before you could tell... and now! You're getting married!" The younger girl smiled all excited. "Here, you need these." She handed her some flowers.

"Tai... I don't think I need to tell you what I will do if you don't make her the happiest woman on Earth." Tk smiled as he too came closer to the couple. "Sora, I'm glad you're finally happy. You deserve this more than anyone."

"Kari.. Tk... thank you both. It means a lot to have you here..." Sora said starting to tear up.

"Come on, let's get this over with." Tai smiled as he took her hand. "Gennai, if you would be so kind." He nodded tot eh old woman. "Oh, wait I almost forgot. Here, Sora... I want you to have this..." Tai said as he took out the small pouch he had grabbed earlier. "It was my mother's. I was fixing it when they died... and now, I want you to have it."

"Tai, it's beautiful." She smiled as she allowed Tai to put the gold necklace on her.

"Ok, are we ready?" Gennai smiled. "Here take these." She said as she handed Tai two rings. "They are rings your mother left for you Sora. I was holding on to them for your wedding day."

Tai watched as Sora held out her hands and took the two small rings. They were both similar in design; simple, yet beautiful. Tai's arm wrapped around her as she smiled through tears at the gift her mother had left her.

"They're beautiful."

"Please exchange the rings and repeat after me." Gennai said instructing the couple to begin the ceremony.

Tai took the ring Sora gave him and allowed her to put a ring on his finger as well.

Gennai began chanting something in a weird language, Tai could only assume it was some kind of old church language. It really didn't matter to Tai, his attention was still on the woman next to him.

'So this is it.' He smiled at her. She smiled back, looking a little embarrassed and breathtakingly beautiful.

"Sora, it's your turn." Gennai nodded as Sora took Tai's hand. She too spoke a few words in the ancient tounge. Tai could feel himself looking totally confused. Soon Sora stopped. "In the old language for rituals and ceremonies, I just told all my ancestors that I love you and have chosen you as my life partner... my husband. There will never be another as long as I hold breath in my body."

"Sora... I..." Just as Tai was about to make his own vow, fate once again stepped in caused the ceremony to stop.

The temple and the rest of the city shook with a large explosion. The screams of the people outside could be heard even in the safety of the temple. The city emergency alarms went off as chaos took over the streets.

"Bug attack, everyone to their emergency shelters immediately."

"Shit!"