Bond of Hope and Light: Name's Takeru Ishida Chapter 5: Moving to Australia, a digimon fanfic

Story by Green Garden

Bond of Hope and Light: Name's Takeru Ishida
Chapter 4: "Moving to Australia"

The feeling of the heart - Love? I know it is... - All I want... - Is your company, to be there beside you that's all... - I won't hesitate in my answer I do to you - But it's more complicated than that! - Am I worthy to be yours? - Or are you worthy to be mine? - Are there others? - Hope? I always have it... - The question is the matter of choice... - In the end the option is completely mine... - Who would I choose?

Previously on Name's Takeru Ishida:

I was hospitalized, and while I was resting with my eyes closed, yet still conscious, I was surprised to hear Daisuke confessing, and so strongly, towards my mother. It was because of Daisuke's surprising outburst some interesting events started to unfold, or rather renew, between my mother and father. Yamato and I thought we had figured it all out and that we were ready, but a surprise did surprise us. On with the conclusion...

Takeru sighed, standing in his room in Canberra, the administrative capital of Australia. Sydney would have been a choice, but it would have been too obvious. With a heave, Yamato gently put down another box of Takeru's on the floor. Yamato stood back onto his feet and straightened his back. He turned to Takeru, who was sitting down in some chair that was unloaded.

"Are you O.K. T.K.?" Yamato asked.

Takeru shifted his gaze around on his room's ground. It seemed that he either didn't hear Yamato, or ignored the question all together. Yamato sighed and walked out of the room, leaving Takeru alone momentarily. Sure, having your own room was cool and all, but... It wasn't like being in the same country as his sweetheart Hikari. Having an owned building all to the family was also nice, but the difference was distance.

It would be more comforting if it was somewhere-anywhere in Japan.

"Now Daisuke is going to make his move on Kari." Takeru whispered, his gaze towards the ceiling.

His mind trailed off back to those days: his last days in Japan...

Takeru and Yamato blinked and glanced at each other. Both eventually turned back to their reunited parents. Patamon and Gabumon gently came down the stairs: Patamon flapping his wings and Gabumon walking.

"What?" Yamato asked.

"We can't just leave Japan! We've lived our whole lives here! We're well rooted here, not to mention the numerous friends we have here!" Takeru exclaimed.

"What's going on?" Patamon asked, eventually settling on Takeru's head.

Gabumon went to Yamato's side.

"We're moving to Australia and that's final." Hiroaki decided.

"It's a good thing that both of you remember the good times but... Have you forgotten the bad times?" Natsuko asked.

Takeru blinked. "Bad times?" He asked.

"Really! Like what?" Yamato asked.

"Like the time when your dad and I had that terrible argument; when we broke up and eventually divorced, not to mention the distance between you two during the first few years of the divorce." Natsuko reminded.

"But..." Takeru started. "Those memories were taken away by joyful ones."

Natsuko blinked. "Like the first time in the Digital World and meeting up with Patamon?" She asked.

"Definitely the best memory of my whole life." Takeru smiled.

"But not as precious as when you met Hikari, eh?" Natsuko asked, a grin on her mouth and one of her eyes raised.

Takeru blushed and his smile widened. "Yeah, not as precious as that memory. More the reason for us to stay here." He argued.

"This is my and your mom's decision. Stop being selfish Takeru." Hiroaki grunted, quiet until now.

"I-I'm not being..." Takeru started.

"This sucks! I'm not going! You two can go if you want, but if I and Takeru are to stay, then we'll stay! We're old enough to make such choices." Yamato retorted, not noticing that he interrupted Takeru.

Hiroaki was about answer back, but Natsuko was quicker. As quick as a flash, Natsuko slapped Yamato in his face with the back of her hand. Yamato's head turned from the slap and he didn't dare turn it to look at his mother. Natsuko was furious and sad, tears appearing in her eyes.

"We were split once and we surely won't again! I'm not losing either of you to any of your friends! I'll make sure of it! I and Hiroaki are moving to Australia and the two of you are coming with us, whether you like it or not!" She exclaimed.

Yamato stayed silent.

"When will we leave?" Takeru asked, sadness in his voice.

"In a week and a half." Hiroaki replied, sighing.

"May we come along?" Patamon asked, in his sweet and cute voice.

"Of course. Both you and Gabumon are Takeru's and Yamato's Digimon; we have no right in keeping you two away from your DigiDestined." Hiroaki replied.

Patamon sighed along with Gabumon, both relieved...

"Takeru?" Natsuko asked, opening Takeru's door.

Takeru snapped out of his memory lane and returned back to reality.

"Yeah." He replied.

"I know how hard this is for you, so... I was wondering that maybe you and Patamon should explore the city a little, to get your thoughts clear." Natsuko advised

"What about unpacking?" Takeru asked.

"We'll handle it, while you're gone. We might finish before you come back. Take your time in exploring the city, even if it gets late. Be sure to be back before midnight though." Natsuko smiled.

Takeru chuckled. "I'll make sure of it." He nodded.

Natsuko nodded and closed the door behind her. Takeru stood onto his feet and prepared himself. Patamon came in.

"I heard you and your mom talk. Are we going to go out?" Patamon asked.

Takeru nodded. "Yep. We are." He replied.

Patamon sighed. "I don't know how the humans here would react to me." He worried.

"Don't worry; they know about Derek and Crabmon. Digimon being realistic is nothing new to them; they'll accept you." Takeru assured.

"How do you know about Derek and Crabmon?" Patamon asked, puzzled.

"Iori told me about them, when he and Joe were here during the Digimon invasion worldwide and we split up, meeting other national DigiDestined." Takeru explained.

"Oh." Patamon nodded.

The two stepped out of Takeru's room. Takeru went down the stairs and Patamon flew down, beside Takeru. Hiroaki and Yamato glanced up, as Takeru and Patamon passed by. Hiroaki was the one to suggest it and Yamato was around when Hiroaki suggested it to Natsuko. They went back to their work of unpacking, with Takeru and Patamon out the door. Takeru halted for a moment to close the door behind him. The air was fresh.

Patamon took his place on top of Takeru's head. They walked for some time, eventually finding the park. Takeru walked into it with him and Patamon both silent. He walked until he arrived near a bench and settled down onto it. Patamon gently flew down Takeru's head and landed on his feet on the bench, beside Takeru. Takeru sighed and stretched his arms across the bench's back, in opposite directions. He closed his eyes and bent his head backwards.

He let the soft breeze comfort him. His thoughts trailed back to the time he told Hikari...

TWO DAYS LATER...

Takeru had called up Hikari and told her to meet them in their special place at a certain time. Takeru arrived at the mall and saw Hikari approaching him, smiling.

'I guess you won't be smiling long this time.' Takeru thought, sighing.

He forced himself to stare at her and return the smile. The two embraced and Takeru held Hikari, with his arms around her waist, while Hikari held Takeru, with her arms around his back. The two silently and softly kissed, then walked side by side, to their special spot in the mall. Upon arriving at the flower shop, both entered it silently and Takeru carefully closed the door behind him. Sora was busy with some flowers behind the counter.

The duo walked out of sight and Takeru turned Hikari to face him. Hikari blinked, staring Takeru's eyes.

"What is it?" Hikari asked, whispering.

Silently, Sora had noticed them enter and she was overhearing them, though she was out of their sight.

"I won't be able to see you after 16 days and a half." Takeru replied.

Hikari's smile faded, just as Takeru predicted. His fake smile faded also and his real worry surfaced.

"Why? What are you talking about?" Hikari asked, worried.

Takeru sighed. "... My mom and dad are reunited." He begun.

"That's great! What does that have to do with not seeing me?" Hikari asked.

Takeru closed his eyes and lowered his head. 'I can't do this! At least, not with staring back at her eyes.' He thought.

"... I'll be moving with my family to Australia then." He replied.

Hikari was speechless and her lips trembled. She stared off into space for a moment, not knowing how to reply yet.

"... And you're just going to leave me? Just like that?" Hikari asked, whispering.

"What?" Takeru asked. "No! I don't mean that."

"And exactly what does moving away to another country mean? Don't answer that." Hikari remarked, holding up her hand and failing to hold back tears.

Takeru opened his eyes and raised his head. "Hikari." He whispered, trying to sooth her by touching her hair gently.

Hikari moved her head away, backing up. She held her hands in front of her.

"Don't touch me!" She exclaimed. "... If you're going to move to Australia then don't talk with me!" She decided.

Takeru jerked his head backwards. "What?! Whoa! Hold on. That doesn't mean I won't write you or something." He retorted.

Hikari stared back into Takeru's eyes, angry and sad, with disappointment.

"Writing isn't the same as talking in person! If I get any mail from you then I'll tear it up! I don't want to see your face ever!" She yelled, tears flowing out of her eyes.

She marched away from Takeru, passing Sora, but not noticing her and out of the store. Takeru was speechless. He rushed after her, but stopped, hesitating beside Sora.

"Moving to Australia then? Bad move Takeru." Sora commented, shaking her head.

Takeru glared at her. "It's not like I had a choice!" He stated.

He rushed out of the store and stopped outside. He hastily glanced around him, but Hikari wasn't anywhere in sight. Takeru moaned, closing his eyes and raising his head. He knelt down and leaned onto the store's wall with his knees bent and his head on them. He gently and quickly sobbed...

"Takeru Takaishi?" A voice asked, snapping Takeru back to reality.

Takeru shook his head. "It's me. I go by Takeru Ishida now." He remarked.

The Australian kid nodded. "I know. Mind if I take a seat?" He asked.

Takeru shrugged. "Sure. Go ahead." He replied.

"Thanx." The Australian kid thanked, taking his seat on Takeru's other side.

Takeru blinked. It wasn't a normal thing for a complete stranger to ask if he could keep you company, but then again was this kid a stranger? The Australian extended his hand and Takeru lowered his, shaking his hand with the Australian.

"Some dude called Daisuke Motomiya told me about you... I'm Derek Sider by the way." The Australian greeted.

Takeru let go. So this was Derek! The national Australian DigiDestined. But wait...

"Daisuke Motomiya told you about me?" Takeru asked.

"What did he exactly mention?" Patamon asked.

Derek smiled, noticing Patamon.

"Pleasure to meet you too. He just said that your family was reunited and that you're here in Australia." Derek replied.

Takeru mentally sighed. 'Good, he doesn't know about me and Hikari.' He thought.

"How did he get your number?" Patamon asked.

"He said he tracked it down on some internet phone directory." Derek replied.

Takeru raised his eyebrow. "That isn't like Daisuke." He stated.

Derek shrugged. "I don't know about that. You two know each other better than I know either of you." He commented.

"Hold on. He called your land phone?" Patamon asked.

Derek nodded. "Yep. Believe it or not, but I don't have a cellular." He explained.

"Where's Crabmon?" Takeru asked.

"He decided to stay back home. Hey! You can come over if you want; it would be fine with my parents. They'd like to meet a fellow DigiDestined of mine!" Derek smiled, excited.

"Will we meet Crabmon?" Patamon asked.

"Sure." Derek nodded.

Takeru smiled. "Lead the way then. We'll be right behind you." He decided.

"Yay!" Patamon cheered.

"It isn't like you to be happy. Aren't you upset about leaving Gatomon?" Takeru asked, whispering.

Patamon glared back. "I am, but I don't want to be reminded about it. It hurts, just like it hurts with Hikari being away from you." He replied, whispering.

Takeru sweat-dropped and nervously grinned. "O.K."

Derek stood up and motioned Takeru and Patamon to follow him. Patamon flew to Takeru's head. Takeru followed Derek out of the park and once again Takeru's mind trailed off...

Three days have passed since Hikari marched away from Takeru. The DigiDestined, minus Hikari and Daisuke were all gathered around in their special spot in the park. Takeru kept his head lowered.

"Congratulations on your parents uniting once again, but do you all have to leave to Australia?" Joe asked.

"Really. We're gonna mess the four of you." Gomamon sniffed.

"We had no other choice." Yamato replied.

"How did you know anyways?" Gabumon asked.

Joe grinned. "Sora overheard the whole thing that happened between Takeru and Hikari and she told me after Takeru left." He replied.

Takeru sobbed, getting everyone's attention.

"Kari told me everything and I don't blame her." Gatomon defended.

"Well... Why isn't she here then?" Patamon asked.

Gatomon narrowed her eyes. "She doesn't want to say farewell to T.K. I guess. She didn't tell me that, but I could tell." She replied.

"Then why are you here?" Patamon asked.

Gatomon glared. "To see you off, unlike Kari... Excuse me." She excused.

She walked away in time, with tears starting to form around her eyes.

'Now I know how Kari felt.' She thought.

"Hikari really was a mess when she got back. She was so... excited about meeting with you. She thought it was a secret surprise date or something." Taichi stated.

Takeru blinked, raising his head. "She did?" He asked.

Patamon watched Gatomon leave the park and sighed.

'Farewell to you also.' He thought.

Taichi nodded. "She was a complete mess and it took some time out of me and Gatomon for her to get it out. I understand how she felt." He explained.

Takeru moaned and lowered his head again. Yamato put his arm around his brother. Ken listened carefully, with him holding Miyako. Wormmon was in front of him and Hawkmon wasn't present, or so the DigiDestined and their Digimon thought. Koushiro and Mimi were holding hands, and Mimi had her head on Koushiro's shoulder. Tentomon was beside Koushiro and Palmon was beside Mimi, sitting down with her roots bent.

"... That's totally unfair." Ken stated, after a few moments of silence.

Koushiro nodded. "I can't imagine how it would be like without Mimi, much less moving away from her." He agreed.

"I would run away if I was in either of your shoes, if something like that came up again with my family." Mimi nodded.

"Run away? Just when they got back together?" Yamato asked.

"I guess you're right." Mimi sighed.

"Are you all going to be there when we leave to Australia?" Patamon asked.

"I and Agumon are going to be there, but I don't know about Kari or Gatomon." Taichi replied.

"Or about Daisuke or Veemon." Ken added.

Takeru lowly growled, realizing the chance Daisuke would get once he was gone.

"As for the rest of us, we'll be there." Miyako nodded.

"I'll contact Iori and tell him what's happening." Ken sighed.

"So we'll all meet again when we departure?" Yamato asked.

Everyone nodded...

It was dark outside and raining, when the phone in the Motomiya Residence rang. Jun quickly answered it.

"Hey Jun Motomiya speaking." Jun greeted.

-Hey Jun! It's Iori Hida. Is Davis there? - Iori's voice asked.

Jun blinked. "Um? Yeah sure... Hey Dai! It's for you! It's Cody!" She yelled, covering the mouth device.

Daisuke rushed out of his room and jumped over the railing, landing noisily on his stomach, onto the table beside the stairs. Jun giggled. Daisuke moaned and rolled off of the table and got onto his feet. He went over to Jun and took the phone from her, putting it in his ear.

"Mushi, mushi. Daisuke Motomiya speaking." Daisuke greeted.

"I thought you didn't want to talk to any of them." Jun whispered.

"Iori is in the states." Daisuke whispered, reminding her.

Jun nodded. "Yeah right. If I didn't know better, I would think you were gay and that you and Cody..." She started.

Daisuke growled, interrupting Jun and he glared at her. Jun stopped and shrugged, walking away.

-What just happened? - Iori's voice asked.

"Did you hear anything?" Daisuke asked.

-All of it. - Iori's voice replied.

Daisuke sighed. "... So? What's up?" He asked.

-Ken told me everything. - Iori replied.

"Really? What?" Daisuke asked.

-About your battle with Takeru and about you blasting at Mrs. Ishida. Also he mentioned that you hadn't approached them or talked with them for some time. Another thing was that he mentioned that Takeru's parents got back together and that Takeru is moving to Australia. Listen, I found Derek Sider's number on the net. - Iori's voice explained.

"Uh?" Daisuke asked, obviously confused.

Iori's voice sighed. -Takeru's parents are remarried and The Ishida family is moving to Australia. - He repeated.

Daisuke blinked. "What?! You've got to be kidding!" He exclaimed.

-Not. I'll give you Derek's number; he's a national fellow DigiDestined in Australia. I'll also give you Willis' number in New York City. - Iori explained.

Daisuke got a paper out and grabbed a pen. "Shoot. I'm ready." He replied.

-O.K. Here's Derek's number, it's his phone number because I don't think he has a cellular... - Iori started.

"... Got it." Daisuke replied, dropped the pen.

-And Willis' cellular number. - Iori reminded.

"Uh yeah." Daisuke nodded, grabbing the pen.

Iori gave Daisuke Willis' cellular number and his own cellular number. Daisuke passed his own cellular number back. Once done Daisuke hang up. Jun was there, tapping her foot.

"What?" Daisuke asked.

"What's going on?" Jun asked.

Daisuke chuckled. "Like I'm going to tell you!" He laughed.

He quickly grabbed the paper with numbers on it and went upstairs to his room. Daisuke closed the door behind him. Demi Veemon sleepily opened his eyes.

"Don't worry about me, go back to sleep." Daisuke whispered.

"Gladly." Demi Veemon whispered, yawning.

He closed his eyes and dozed off. Daisuke grabbed his cellular and added the numbers Iori gave to him. Once done, Daisuke didn't know what time it was in New York City, but he rung Willis' cell.

-... Yeah... Willis speaking. - Willis greeted.

"Willis? It's Daisuke Motomiya. Remember the golden digi-eggs?" Daisuke asked.

-How could I forget? - Willis asked.

"Anyway, listen. I have something to tell you..." Daisuke started...

"We're here." Derek announced, stopping in front of his home's front door.

"Uh? Oh yeah." Takeru nodded, snapping back to reality after that memory of the meeting.

Derek opened the door and he walked in. He took off his shoes and stepped aside, holding the door open for Takeru and Patamon. Takeru self-consciously walked in and he knelt down, taking his shoes off. Derek closed the door behind him.

"Mom! Dad! I have a friend with me!" Derek announced.

Takeru winced, standing up. A woman and man appeared, looking like Derek some what, but older.

'Most be his parents.' Takeru thought.

"Who is this young man?" Derek's mom, Edna Sider, asked.

"Takeru Ishida. A fellow DigiDestined of mine. He recently moved here to Australia and he's from Japan. His Digimon is Patamon." Derek introduced.

Derek's dad: Eddie Sider, extended his hand and Takeru took it, shaking hands with him.

"Pleasure to meet a fellow DigiDestined of Derek's. I'm Eddie Sider: Derek's dad and this is my wife and Derek's mom: Edna Sider." Eddie introduced.

Eddie let go and Takeru nodded back.

"The pleasure is all mine." Takeru replied.

"When is your mom expecting you?" Edna asked.

Takeru shrugged. "Some time before midnight. She said that I should explore the city to clear my thoughts." He replied.

"Good advise." Edna agreed. "Anyway, I guess I should have two extra plates for our guests."

"You do that honey." Eddie nodded.

Edna went into the kitchen.

"After the meal, you can hang out with Derek and Crabmon in Derek's room for as long as you want. You're welcome anytime here." Eddie decided.

Takeru faintly smiled. "Thanks." He thanked.

"Lunch's ready!" Edna called.

"I'll go get Crabmon." Derek decided.

Patamon blinked. "Finally." He whispered.

Eddie jumped startled from Patamon's sudden talk. He sighed, laughing a bit.

"You scared me there a bit Patamon. You're welcome to come with Takeru anytime also." Eddie added.

Patamon smiled. "Thank you good sir." He thanked.

"Such good manners." Eddie nodded, impressed.

"O.K. Let's eat." Derek smiled, coming down with Crabmon.

"Hey!" Patamon stated.

Crabmon looked up at Takeru's head.

"Hey Patamon! Great to have another comrade around!" Crabmon exclaimed.

"Let's just eat." Takeru huffed, following Derek and Eddie.

With the meal starting, Takeru drifted off to only earlier that day, when he was departing from Japan...

The fateful day came and Takeru looked around the band of DigiDestined in front of him, not finding Hikari; Gatomon; Daisuke or Veemon. He sighed. It was nighttime in Japan, close to dawn. Takeru didn't notice it, but Hawkmon wasn't anywhere in sight.

"I'll tell Hikari that you've departed." Taichi nodded.

"I'll mention it to Dai, if I'll talk with him." Ken decided.

"And I'll tell Veemon and Gatomon." Wormmon volunteered.

"Gee thanx." Takeru smiled, with tears in his eyes.

"Yeah." Patamon agreed, sniffing.

"Take care and be sure to contact Derek." Joe advised.

"I will." Takeru nodded.

"Bye you guys." Yamato smiled, shaking their hands one by one.

He shook hands with the boys and hugged the girls. Patamon and Gabumon said their farewells with the other Digimon.

"O.K. you two, time to go." Hiroaki reminded

Yamato and Takeru nodded and took up their luggage and walked away with their parents. On the way, Takeru and Yamato kept on walking, but both looked back and waved. The DigiDestined waved in return. Hiroaki gave the attendant their tickets and they boarded. Mimi turned to Koushiro, eyeing him suspiciously. Koushiro smiled and licked his lips. Mimi raised her eyebrow.

"What are you hiding there?" She asked.

Koushiro shrugged and pulled out a bouquet of red roses. Mimi gasped and put her hands on her mouth.

"You mean this?" Koushiro asked, smiling.

Mimi carefully took it. She smiled, holding onto it.

"Oh Kou!" Mimi purred.

Koushiro grinned. "Your welcome Meems."

Daisuke watched Takeru and his family leave from a distance, out of sight. Veemon was beside him. Daisuke sighed.

"Hey." A voice whispered.

Daisuke blinked and turned around, meeting Hikari's eyes. Veemon turned around to face Gatomon.

"What are you two doing here?" Veemon asked.

"Yeah, shouldn't you two have been with the others?" Daisuke asked.

Hikari sighed. "It was so sudden when Takeru told me... I couldn't farewell him." She replied.

"Same here." Gatomon added.

Koushiro and Mimi noticed the two and approached them. Mimi carefully sniffed the roses in her hand. Her free hand was around Koushiro's waist, as Koushiro had one of his hands around Mimi's waist: the duo hugging.

"So... You two did actually come." Koushiro grinned.

"You two aren't going to tell anyone are you?" Daisuke asked, raising an eyebrow.

Mimi grinned. "Not a chance." She whispered.

"Great." Hikari whispered.

"Kari, you really should see Takeru off. Hurry outside. His plane is taking off." Mimi reminded.

Hikari glanced down at Gatomon. "Should I?" She asked.

"Hell yeah and I'm coming!" Gatomon exclaimed.

"I'll wait here." Daisuke decided.

"So will we." Koushiro added.

Hikari nodded and rushed out of the airport with Gatomon...

The plane took off into the air and Takeru sighed, having his seat beside the window. He looked through the window and looked downwards, noticing Hikari and Gatomon on the ground, appearing, mysteriously with the pink glow of the crest of light enveloping both of them against the dark night. Takeru gasped, his eyes widening. Hikari pointed at herself, folded her arms around her chest with her hands clenched and pointed back at Takeru. Takeru blinked, nodding.

He understood that Hikari said that she loved him. Hikari blew a kiss to Takeru and waved, along with Gatomon. Takeru smiled, tears of joy appearing. He waved back, until he couldn't see her anymore. He sat back down in the seat and sighed. Yamato put his arm around Takeru's neck...

Takeru smiled to himself, closing the door of the home he know lived in. He was all smug and tangling inside after that memory. He looked around the home and noticed that everything was unpacked. It was around 9:30 pm.

"Wow! Things look great." Patamon whispered.

"They sure do." Takeru agreed, nodding with a smile wide on his face...

"My thoughts actually did clear up and the memories eventually made me joyful inside myself. So Hikari and Daisuke did see me off. I'm glad Derek ran into me... Months pass by and I get settled more and more in Australia, getting closer to Derek. Daisuke realizes something and comes over to Australia, but that's all I'm saying. Stayed tuned for the next chapter."

STAY TUNED FOR CHAPTER 5: ESCAPE ISN'T THE SOLUTION