So, I know I said I wasn't going to update this story, but my favorite fan in the whole world has returned to me, and asked me to update, so this is for them. Also, I don't know exactly how betas work, but I need one. PM me if you're interested k? Also, I've changed the style of writing, again. I will be adding character names for now on. Read&review&enjoy!

PS: When I was re-reading this, I found some things that are really messed up. So I fixed them. I hope it makes it easier to read now.

Mr. Ishida

I shake my son gently, trying to pull him out of his fitfull sleep.

"Yamato, wake up." The blonde doesn't seem to hear me, so I shake him a bit harder. His eyes open, but he looks confused.

"They found Tai. He's in the hospital."

"Oh. That's good." He mumbles. I raise my eyebrow, and wait. He shoots up, eyes wide.

"He's in the hospital!? Why!?"

"I'm not sure. I think they just want to double check to make sure he really is okay. Kari said he doesn't look hurt physically." My sons beautiful blue eyes go down and he looks at his hands.

"Oh. I hope he is okay.." His voice trails off. I realize I've caught my son in a moment of weakness, so I leave him to figure it out.

Yamato

Tai being found is a good thing. Tai being in the hospital is not. After my dad had left my room I looked at the clock to find it three a.m. It's now closer to six, and I still haven't managed to get back to sleep. I roll off my bed, and go search for my dad. He's in the kitchen drinking coffee.

"Couldn't go back to sleep?" He asks. I shake my head.

"It was too late for me to do the only thing that helps."

"That would be?"

"Guitar." I say, with a little shrug. I love my guitar. And I love writing music.

"Well, feel free. I haven't heard you play since you've been here."

"I know. I haven't played since I've been here." I say before heading back to my room. I set my guitar up and play absently. There's no song, just whatever comes into my head. I play for awhile, I don't know how long. I never do. My dad comes into my room, and I place my fingers over the keys silencing the sound.

"You're pretty good at that now," He says. I give him a weak smile.

"I guess so, yeah."

"If you're going to school, you should start getting ready. I have to go to work. I'll see you around four." I did hear the IF part. He's letting me decide, and he gave me the time he'd be home, which means he will be here. That's good.

"Alright. I'll see you then." My dad leaves, and I put my guitar down. I don't feel like going to school, however, I will be extremely worried and bored all day if I don't. So I get ready, and head to class. Tai is not there, not that I was expecting him to be. At lunch I had to Kari's school, and ask if she showed up for class today. I briefly explain why I'm asking, and the secretary, although she isn't supposed to, does tell me Kari's mom called and said she wouldn't be in today. I head back to my own school with a heavy heart. My eyes are down, and I jump a good ten feet when Sora says my name.

"Justin isn't here, and neither is Tai. Do you know what's happening?" Koushiro asks. I look up at them.

"Not exactly, but I doubt Justin will be back." Is all I can give them, and it's true. Sora raises her eyebrow, not believing me at all.

"That's all you know?" She asks me. I hate that annoyed tone in her voice. All motherly and stuff. Fuck, this is why I never liked her in the first place.

"When did I say that? It's just not my place to tell you. If Tai wants to, he will, if he doesn't, he won't." I side step the red heads and walk away from them, I hear footsteps behind me and know it's Koushiro. Sora would never follow me after snapping at her.

"Is Tai at least okay?" He asks as he catches up.

"I don't know. I hope so." I answer. Something in my gut tells me to check my cell phone. I pull it out of my pocket, and there's a single text message.

'want 2 come babysit me after skool?' I know it's Tai. who else could it be?

'Sure! I have to be home by four though.' I text back. I wait for Tai's answer, but I don't get one. The rest of the day drags by, and as soon as class is over, I check my phone, to find the brunettes reply.

'mum says we can go 2 ur place.' I figured 'we' is him and Kari.

'Meet?' I throw back as I put my stuff in my bag and close my locker.

'We're outside skool' The reply is immediate, so if he's here there's no point in answering. I leave the class, and find the brunette siblings immediately.

"Hey.." Kari greets me.

"Hey. How're you guys?" It's not what I really want to ask, and they both get it. Neither answer though. We just head towards my place.

"I really miss my car." I mutter. Tai looks up at me.

"It was left at my moms. She wouldn't let me drive all the way out here." I explain.

"I wish I had my license." Tai says, like he's not really talking to me. Which is fine. He's been through a lot. He looks pale, and sick, and sad, and lost and..well...broken. Taichi Yagami is never supposed to be broken.

Taichi

After we all take out shoes off, we head to the blondes bedroom. His guitar is on his bed.

"You play guitar?" Kari asks.

"He used to play for us all the time." I say. Which is true. I had forgotten how good the blonde was then. He must be amazing now.

"Yea, I do. And yes, I did." The blonde says to both of us.

"Will you play now?" Kari asks. The blonde bites his lip.

"Sure. I guess." He sits on the edge of his bed and fiddles with the stings and makes some noises, and then he plays. I don't think it's a song. Or if it is, I've never heard it. But the point is, he doesn't seem to be thinking about anything anymore, and neither is Kari. She's as lost in the music as he is. The fact that the blonde is musically talented has always been one of the reasons I liked him. I only wish I had the patience to learn to play something. Anything. I was always good at sports. But then I stopped playing them, because Justin said so. The thought of Justin makes me freeze. I had been looking around the blondes room, now that it's actually unpacked. Kari and Yama both notice.

"Are you okay?" They ask at the same time. I nod my head.

"Just had a bad thought, is all."

"About?" It's Yama that pushes.

"The reason I stopped playing soccer."

"Oh. You should play again." Simple, to the point. Yea, he's pretty awesome. There's something about the blonde that makes you want to do what he asks. I know I will start trying again, although I don't know how long it will last. I'm actually surprised the blonde hasn't asked about where I was or anything. I know Kari told him I was gone, and that she called this morning saying I was in the hospital. Maybe he just knows I don't want to talk about it. I sit and listen to the blonde play for a few minutes longer, then decide I have to use the bathroom.

"I gotta pee." I announce before leaving the room. I go and do my business, and as I come back I can hear Yama and Kari talking about my test results. I enter the room, and Kari stops talking. Yama does not. He continues as if he doesn't care whether or not I know he's talking about me with my sister. And actually, I don't. It surprisingly cheers me up to know the blonde cares enough to ask. Even if it's not me. I'd probably break down anyway.