Wow, that took a while didn't it, lol. Oh well, it's done now, all is revealed. Anyway, let's get through all the legal mumbo jumbo and get to the story shall we?

Disclaimer: I don't own Digimon or any of the characters this story is based on.

Ch. 4: The Funeral

The funeral was held a few days later. Everyone was there. Strength in numbers if you believe in that sort of thing. Sora made a beautiful speech. Kari and Mimi tried to sing a song, but they never finished. It was too much for them. It was too much for any of them.

As for Tai, he stood alone. Tears ran unabashedly down from his swollen eyes. There was no strength for him. Only regret. So many things he should have done. So many words he didn't know how to say. But too late.

He watched his lover longingly as they slowly lowered the coffin into the ground. What he wouldn't give to hold him one last time, kiss him, tell him everything was going to be alright. But his hands couldn't hold him anymore. His lips couldn't kiss him. He was dead, and nothing would bring him back. A warm hand gripped his shoulder.

"It's time for us to go son." Tai nodded, and slowly turned away. His grandfather slipped an arm around him, leading him along.

"Papa, will he be ok?" Tai asked. Grandpa Yagami squeezed him tight.

"I don t know Tai. He's taking it pretty hard, but he's got some good friends that love him dearly. Hopefully that will help fill the void until he heals." Tai stopped suddenly, an idea just beginning to take form in the very back of his mind.

"Papa, can I do one last thing before we go?" His grandfather tapped his watch warningly but nodded. Tai ran back to his friends. The group had began to dissolve, all going their separate ways, but one still stood over the fresh grave as it slowly began to fill.

"Yama..." Tai whispered. "Please forgive me. It wasn't supposed to happen this way..." He brushed his hand across his lovers face. "We were supposed to grow old together. We were supposed to be happy forever. But things don t always work out the way we plan... Forgive me Yama. Please, don t give up. I ll always be with you..." Tai leaned forward, and kissed the love of his life one last time.

Matt fell to his knees as a strange warm sensation swept over him. He closed his eyes, and for the first time since the accident, he didn t feel so empty. He saw Tai standing there smiling. That special smile, just for him. A perfect smile. Tai waved goodbye as he walked slowly into the distance. Matts puffy dry eyes watered over and he began to cry.

Davis yelped as he felt something hard hit the back of his head. He turned sharply ready to punch someone out, but there was no one there. All he saw was Matt Hunched over by the grave shaking, and rocking back and forth. Davis walked back to where his friend grieved. He was crying, he had never seen Matt cry before. He nealed down next to the older boy, and without a word pulled him into a strong embrace. Together they rocked, and cried for their friend and lover until finally, there were no more tears to cry. Then, they slowly stood, and the older leaned heavily on the younger as they walked away from the cold grave.

"Heh, I m surprised that worked." Tai said tossing a rock into the air.

"So am I. I wish I d known about that when I d died. I would've stuck around a bit longer just to mess with you guys." Tai punched his grandfather playfully in the shoulder.

"Are you ready now son?" Grandpa Yagami asked.

"Yeah Papa, I think everything's going to be all right."

Well, that's it folks. It took me a really long time I know but it's finally finished. I wonder if there's anyone left reading this story... huh. Oh well,I hope you enjoyed. C'ya