Bond of Hope and Light: Name's Takeru Ishida Chapter 12: Epilogue: Relationships are Jewels, a digimon fanfic

Story by Green Garden

Bond of Hope and Light: Name's Takeru Ishida
Final Chapter
Epilogue: "Relationships are Jewels"

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:

Daisuke had some wild dream, and when he woke up he had an even wilder idea. Using the Digital World as a tunnel, he; Hikari; Veemon, and Gatomon all were able to come to my bedroom in Australia. Derek was visiting us, with his Digimon Crabmon. Catherine; Floramon; Willis, and his Digimon all were informed before the four came over. They witnessed something in the Digital World, and so they didn't stay long. I was so happy to see Hikari again!

I wonder what had happened while I was in Australia. It seems we're going to have some company, and that we'll be returning to Odaiba! On with the epilogue, which is the last chapter, of this story...

Takeru leaned back into the seat. Patamon was resting on a seat next to him. Takeru was beside the window. He blinked his eyes, looking out of the window, looking at the golden fighter Raptor escorting the private plane. Behind him Hikari and Gatomon were seated, while Daisuke and Veemon were in front of him. Yamato was across the isle on the other side of the plane, with Gabumon beside him. His parents were in another section of the private plane.

It had only seemed recently that Takeru had left to Canberra, and even more recent when he encountered Daisuke in the alley on the rainy night. Takeru's mind went back to when it had all started, onto until they reached the private plane before lift off...

Hikari nodded. "I sure did. Honestly speaking, better than movies and a meal."

"Seems so. It's a pity; I wanted to walk you up to your apartment." Takeru whispered.

"That's why I told V not to interfere. Besides those bakas don't deserve Digimon partners." Daisuke growled, standing up.

"I know you wanted to use it with Hikari, but I just borrowed it." Takeru explained.

"Believe me; I didn't want it to get to this either. The one who backs down from the fight or withdraws is the loser." Daisuke added...

"... Takeru and Daisuke are going to fight each other." Hikari explained, slowly.

"For me." She whispered.

Deep in the lake, Takeru was taken by surprise and wasn't prepared. He held his breath hastily though. The two boys pushed; punched, and kicked each other until Daisuke was able to knock Takeru unconscious. Fainting, Takeru let his breath go, as he slowly drowned to the lake's floor...

"I did it O.K.? Happy now! You got your damn answer! But hear this, if I hadn't risked my life -I know you don't care a damn about it- Takeru wouldn't have been here. I and I only take the full blame! You think I'm not ashamed, or I don't regret it? Well I am ashamed and I do regret it! It was... stupid of me and Takeru to start it in the whole place. I was a complete jerk starting it up! Trying to fight for something I know I'll never get! With that said and done, I'm outta here!"

'Was Daisuke serious? He didn't sound like he was joking around; his tone was dead serious. Man! I wonder after this, if we would become close friends.' Takeru thought.

Takeru shrugged. "Patamon was dressing up. Probably the two are going on their first date."

"... Speaking of Veemon, I wonder why Dai is keeping his distance." Hikari started.

Takeru nodded. "Yep. Believe it or not, I owe him one."

-T.K.? Come on over to my place. I have something to tell you and Matt. - Hiroaki explained.

Yamato smiled; realizing something. "I think I know where this is going!"

"I and Hiroaki went out for a week together, like on a second honeymoon where we renewed our marriage vows." Natsuko added, staring at Hiroaki in the eyes.

"T.K., Matt... Your dad and I decided for all of us to move to Australia." Natsuko announced...

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

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

"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.

"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.

"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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"We had no other choice." Yamato replied.

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

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.

"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.

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

"Or about Daisuke or Veemon." Ken added.

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

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

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

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

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 blinked. "That's an idea. I haven't talked to them for a few months now. What about your band?" He asked.

-So you're finally talking to me, eh? - Takeru asked, on the other side.

Daisuke grinned. "Actually she has, but I avoided her every time, one way or another." He replied.

-So he is. It isn't like I've known him for years like the rest of you guys! It's just not the same. - Takeru explained.

"Dai just hung up on me." Takeru replied.

'Its quite obvious that she extremely misses me... Maybe I should have Daisuke take care of her... I will have to try and convince mom and dad to go back; we've been in Australia for long enough.' He thought.

Takeru sat up on his bed and Patamon glanced up at the newcomers; the two were speechless upon seeing Daisuke and Veemon.

"How could you do that to Hikari?" Daisuke asked, growling.

"Would you mind if we used some?" Veemon asked, shivering.

"That it was. I had Veemon digivolve to Ex Veemon and fly me over to here." Daisuke explained.

"We avoided the Australian Air Force by diving into the ocean. There I changed into some superhero like Spiderman or Superman and I was top! That is until Veemon mentioned sharks and when they actually chased us." Daisuke sighed.

'The Crest of Miracles? But how?' Takeru thought.

"I'll talk to my parents and try to convince them to have all of us to return to Japan... How did you know where I live?" Takeru asked.

"Anyway, in return, you watch after Hikari until I return." Takeru finished.

"... I and Veemon saw you and Patamon leave with Yamato; Gabumon, and your family. Hikari and Gatomon approached us first. Koushiro and Mimi know of it. Before Hikari waved bye to you: she was with me in the airport." Daisuke explained.

Takeru snickered. "Daisuke Motomiya chickening out? Yet, you were the first to face Malo Myotismon without fear or hesitation." He smiled...

Takeru shook his head. "No, I've been waiting too long. Even with the Sider Family here, I'll still mention it." He decided, firmly.

"I thought we went through this T.K." Hiroaki sighed.

"It's not the same and you two should know that. From when I last visited the Kamiya Family, they did have internet and a Webcam, but I don't know now. Besides I don't know Hikari's e-mail, because I didn't need to. I was always there for her to call me and the two of us would personally see each other. One of the problems is that I love Hikari, though I don't know a lot about her." Takeru explained.

"Because I've wanted to visit and see Australia when I can. This was one of my childhood goals you see. However, some of the stuff that I wanted to do here in Australia, we probably won't do and I won't abandon my goals." Natsuko replied.

Yamato blinked. 'Does he want to know if Daisuke went on a date with Hikari? Probably. But would Daisuke contact Derek just to tell him such a thing in the first place?' He thought.

"Did you know that one of mom's childhood goals was to come to Australia?" Takeru asked, turning to his brother...

"I bet Daisuke's room is more of a mess than this." Takeru whispered.

"Catherine had told her parents and they mentioned it to us on the phone so... We know son." Hiroaki informed.

"Anyway, she and her parents are coming over in a few hours, after they're settled in their hotel." Natsuko informed.

"You. Stay. Away. From. Her!" Takeru hissed, glaring at Yamato.

"Well, I haven't forgotten about Hikari. I never will. I would prefer Dai to have Catherine, rather than you having her! Look at you. You forgot about your girlfriend. Geez." Takeru shook his head.

Natsuko sighed. "Well, after the Fournier visit, I and you need to have a talk about returning to Japan. This is really affecting Takeru." She decided.

"Catherine knows better and can handle herself pretty good with boys." Scarlet explained.

Catherine nodded. "I found it in France. It was in the airport there and it was glowing when I and Floramon were close. I picked it up and kept it with me since then." She explained.

Floramon snorted. "Catherine was harassed a lot by the French "gentlemen" too much. It was apparent though that she knew had to deal with them." She smiled.

Catherine shrugged. "I like my accent now. I guess I unconsciously trained on my own accent, that my French accent vanished." She replied.

"C.F. would stand for Catherine Fournier I would presume." He informed.

"Well, yeah. He was the leader of the second DigiDestined group. The second DigiDestined group consisted of me; Dai; Hikari; Miyako; Iori and later on, Ken. Along with our Digimon of course." Takeru replied.

"The older sister of Teresa Islanamin: a DigiDestined from Algeria. The Islanamin family moved to Japan after that whole Armageddemon event." Patamon added.

"I'm just starting to. It's the story of the adventures we had the first time we went to the Digital World and afterwards." Takeru replied.

"... The crest you have is obviously different from ours. When you and your family leave to Japan, contact Koushiro Izumi and ask him about it." Takeru suggested.

"Personality? Well, for facial features, he has dark red hair with brown eyes and his hair is like-correction, was like Taichi's; all spiked up a bit. He also used to wear Taichi's goggles, but now he has his own." Takeru explained...

Every time Takeru remembered an individual in his thoughts, he turned in their direction, if they were there that is. Some times he was smiled quietly to himself, and other times he would laugh a little from his memories.

"It's great that Willis' father could help us, right?" Patamon inquired.

Takeru blinked, turning to his Digimon's direction. "Hmm... Willis' father helping us? Yes. It's nice."

"Especially with us Digimon. We don't have to deal with the other passengers staring at us in a public plane." Patamon sighed.

"... You didn't like the stares you got when we were on the plane to Australia?" Takeru asked.

Patamon laughed. "... Yeah. I didn't like them. It was weird; all those strange people looking at me."

"I think Gabumon got as much attention as you did on that plane." Takeru smiled.

"Either that or more." Patamon nodded. "He was more obvious than me."

"So he is." Takeru nodded.

"... Is something on your mind T.K.?" Patamon asked. "It seems to be somewhere else."

Takeru laughed. "Yeah! Well... I was just remembering back to what happened in the past."

Patamon nodded. "Me too. I needed to keep my mind off of Odaiba and the other Digimon for awhile, so I asked you that question."

"... It's nice to be distracted. What's really distracting is that U.S. raptor." Takeru informed, nodding towards the golden fighter in the window.

"I would like to know how Willis got that." Patamon muttered, staring out the window at the raptor.

"It's not an easy plane to get." A voice informed.

Takeru and Patamon turned their heads towards the voice, and they saw Yamato looking out the window with them.

"You know about the raptor?" Takeru asked.

Yamato nodded. "Yes. I didn't always sit around and do nothing in Australia."

"Want to sit down?" Patamon inquired. "I can sit down in T.K.'s lap if you want to sit down with us."

Yamato smiled down at Patamon, and shook his head. "No need."

Without saying anything further, Yamato went back to his seat across the isle...

Catherine heard a knock on the dorm room's door. She and Floramon looked towards the dorm's door. The two of them were on their bed. Catherine was reading a book, doing some studying from it.

"Catherine? It's Ken. I need to ask you some stuff!" The voice behind the door explained.

"Ken! Come on in!" Catherine replied.

The dorm's door slowly opened, and Ken poked his head in.

"Wormmon isn't with me." Ken informed. "May I come in?"

Catherine smiled. "Of course."

Ken stepped into the dorm room, closing the door behind him. He stayed near the door.

"... I wanted to ask you if you knew where Dai is." Ken explained. "I haven't seen him for more than a week."

Catherine nodded. "Yes. Some of his professors have been asking about him as well, but I couldn't tell them where he is."

"Why?" Ken asked.

Catherine breathed deeply. "... The reason you haven't seen Dai around lately is because he had went to Takeru's home in Australia."

"Veemon; Hikari, and Gatomon went with them." Floramon added.

Ken blinked, speechless for a few moments. "... How? How did he leave with nobody noticing him leave?"

"You went through the Digital World." Catherine replied. "Willis and his Digimon also know."

"They're on their way back with the Ishida family, or at least that was what Dai said in his last e-mail to us." Floramon explained.

"T.K. and Matt are on their way back?" Ken asked.

"Yes, but please don't tell anyone." Catherine requested.

"Of course not. What plane are they returning on?" Ken asked.

"On some private plane." Catherine shrugged.

Ken nodded. "O.K. Thanks Catherine and Floramon."

"No problem Ken." Catherine replied. "Remember... You're welcome here any time. This was your and Dai's dorm once."

"Yes. Thanks again." Ken nodded, leaving the dorm and closing the door behind him.

"... Do you think we should have told him about Willis escorting them back?" Floramon inquired, whispering.

Catherine shook her head. "No. I think that's Willis' place to tell others about that. Besides it would make Ken confused."

"I guess you're right about that." Floramon agreed...

Ken didn't notice that Miyako was in their dorm when he had returned. He was in his thoughts when he closed his and Miyako's dorm door behind him.

"Where were you Ken?" Miyako asked, staring at her boyfriend.

Ken blinked, looking towards Miyako. "... Uhhh... To clear my thoughts."

It was somewhat true, as he didn't mention visiting Catherine or anything about Daisuke. Ken didn't even plan to tell Wormmon, even though Wormmon had known where he was going, and why he was going there. Ken sat down next to his sweetheart.

"When did you get back?" Ken asked.

"A few moments ago. I was with the other DigiDestined... Have you noticed that no one has seen Daisuke; Kari or their Digimon for quite some time?" Miyako inquired.

Ken nodded. "Yeah. I noticed that myself."

"... Ken..." Miyako whispered. "... There's something I've been wanting to share with you."

A worried tone was what Ken heard from his sweetheart. He knew whatever Miyako was going to share with him, was both important and serious. Just then there was a knock at the dorm's door.

"It's Tai." The voice of the former DigiDestined leader informed.

"Come in Tai!" Miyako replied.

Taichi opened the dorm door and stepped in. He noticed Miyako; Ken, and Wormmon all there. Ken and Wormmon weren't there in the meeting, and Taichi had meant to ask Ken something, with Miyako knowing about it.

"... Umm... Sorry to disturb, but have you seen my sister in the past week or so Ken?" Taichi asked directly.

"I'm sorry Taichi. I haven't seen her." Ken replied, shaking his head.

"Wormmon? Anything?" Taichi asked, turning to Ken's Digimon.

"I'm sorry too Tai, but I haven't seen Hikari either." Wormmon replied.

Taichi sighed. "O.K. Thanks anyway."

He opened the dorm's door and left, closing the door shut behind him. Ken turned to Miyako.

"What was this that you wanted to share with me?" Ken inquired.

"It's about me and Hawkmon, and what had happened when we were last together." Miyako whispered.

Now Wormmon was all ears.

"Go on." Ken nodded.

"Some of the stuff I'm going to tell you might seem a little unusual, but it did happen!" Miyako insisted.

"..." Ken remained silent.

"It was during the night and I was alone with Hawkmon in the street. It was late..." Miyako started...

"I shouldn't have left home so late at night." Miyako muttered.

"I'm here Yolei, so nothing will happen." Hawkmon assured.

"I know Hawkmon. It still isn't me to be out so late at night." Miyako informed.

Miyako had gone to visit one of her friends, and Hawkmon had went with her. They had left around dusk, and Miyako wasn't planning to stay so late, but she did end up staying late at her friend's. At first Miyako's friend gave Hawkmon some attention, and Hawkmon was quite polite as he usual was. Eventually though Miyako's friend hanged out with Miyako, and both had a great time. Hawkmon kept his DigiDestined company most of the time, keeping a close watch on her.

Miyako was pleased that her Digimon partner had spend all that time with her, and she was only slightly worried of returning home at the late hour. It was the first time she had been out so late. There wasn't any cars in the street, and it was dark, with both of them walking on the sidewalk.

"... I can't believe my luck! There's a Digimon for my experiment! After him!" A strong voice yelled.

Hawkmon and Miyako glanced behind them, and saw three men with muscles rushing towards them. Without second thought, both DigiDestined and Digimon rushed away.

'Just all I need.' Miyako sighed.

'They want me? But why?' Hawkmon thought, running beside his DigiDestined.

Noticing a crack in the sidewalk, Hawkmon avoided it, but Miyako wasn't so lucky. She tripped over it, but Hawkmon was quick enough to catch his DigiDestined before she fell onto the solid ground. Miyako smiled, and nodded her thanks. Both glanced behind them and saw that the three men were still after them, along with a forth skinny man with eyeglasses and a white coat. The skinny was carrying some sort of jar in his hand.

"We have to keep moving Miya." Hawkmon whispered.

"Yes." Miyako nodded.

Miyako got up onto her feet, but she quickly winced. Hawkmon knew it was her right foot. Miyako quickly sat down, holding onto her right foot. Hawkmon took a quick look around the area, and with his sharp hawk eyes, he was able to notice an alley nearby. He turned to Miyako.

"There's an alley nearby. Do you think you can head there while I hold them off?" Hawkmon inquired.

Miyako gasped. "But they want you. They don't have any Digimon with them either."

"I won't harm them, just please try to get to the nearby alley." Hawkmon assured.

Miyako nodded. She slowly and gently stood up on her feet. She winced when her right foot hurt her, but she quickly lifted it, and hopped towards the nearby alley, which she seemed to notice. Hawkmon stood between his DigiDestined and the approaching men. He noticed what Miyako did and smiled.

"Feather Strike!" Hawkmon yelled.

"Watch out!" One of the muscular men yelled.

The four men stopped inches away from the attack. The attack spun back towards Hawkmon, having halted the four men temporarily. Hawkmon caught his feather, and after quickly putting it back in place, he rushed towards the nearby alley.

"Don't let him get away!" Hawkmon heard the skinny man's voice yell.

"No stupid Digimon attack would stop me!" Hawkmon heard one of the strong men yell.

Reaching the entrance to the alley, Hawkmon quickly entered it, and saw that it was a dead end. He saw Miyako sitting down on the ground, with her back against a dumpster, nursing her twisted foot. Hawkmon hurried towards his DigiDestined, with a thought in his mind.

"Miya... Do you think you can hide in the dumpster?" Hawkmon asked, stopping in front of his DigiDestined.

Miyako looked up from her injured foot. "What? Get into this stinky place?"

"You can watch what they do. They do want me. Promise me this... No matter what happens, you won't come out until the men and I are out of sight." Hawkmon requested.

"But Hawkmon..." Miyako muttered, shaking her head slightly.

"Please... There isn't much time." Hawkmon pleaded.

Miyako sighed, nodding. She quickly got onto her feet, and opened the dumpster. With Hawkmon's help, she was able to get in, but she refrained from commenting about the nasty smell.

'I'm definitely going to have to shower when I get home... Speaking of home...' Miyako thought.

She gently opened the top of the dumpster, where she could see what was going on, yet where the four men couldn't see her. The four men had reached the entrance to the alley, and had Hawkmon surrounded, as the three muscular men slowly approached.

"Where's your DigiDestined?" The skinny man in the white coat inquired.

"Forget her! I'm the one you want!" Hawkmon replied.

"Indeed." The skinny man nodded, agreeing. "Just surround him, and don't get too close men."

'... It seems I'll be returning home without Hawkmon after all, on my own alone.' Miyako thought, watching in fear and interest.

Hawkmon kept his eyes on the three men, as they slowly walked around him. Putting their hands in their pockets, Hawkmon noticed that each and every man around him had stopped circling him. The three men took out some sort of pistol from their pockets, aiming them at Hawkmon. In her dumpster, Miyako gasped quietly. Without a word from the skinny man, the three men released something from their pistols at Hawkmon.

At first Hawkmon felt drenched, but then he felt strange. The three men hurried back to the skinny man. The skinny man grinned.

"We'll see the result in a few days. Let's go men. We've done what we've come for." The skinny man informed.

With that, Hawkmon was left in the alley. He glanced towards Miyako, and Hawkmon felt himself changing inside. Not wanting his DigiDestined to witness him change, Hawkmon flapped his wings off into the night sky. Miyako watched him leave from the dumpster. Once he was out of sight, Miyako got out of the dumpster, and stared up into the night sky...

"... I returned home with Hawkmon, and that was the last time I had seen him." Miyako finished.

"..." Ken was silent.

Both he and Wormmon didn't know how to respond. Ken was curious about the skinny man, and about what the three men released at Hawkmon.

"I've been wondering since then if I'd ever see Hawkmon again." Miyako sighed, hugging her knees.

Ken patted his girlfriend's back. "You'll see him again. This isn't over Yolei."

'... If I'm thinking right, that skinny man was some sort of scientist and he was forming an experiment on Hawkmon. But what kind of experiment? It's obvious it has first been done on Hawkmon. I wonder if any other Digimon have been... What am I thinking?' Ken thought, shaking his head slightly...

Night had arrived in the Ishida home in Canberra. After Derek went back to his home with Crabmon, the four DigiDestined talked with Mr. Ishida and Mrs. Ishida, after Mrs. Ishida had regained conscience. The Ishida couple allowed Daisuke; Hikari, and their Digimon to stay with them until they all returned to Odaiba. With that settled, Takeru didn't hesitate giving his room to Hikari and Gatomon. Patamon didn't mind either. Hikari was hesitant to accept, but she eventually did.

Takeru; Patamon; Daisuke, and Veemon all slept in the living room. They had pillows and blankets with them. All covered up, and with the lights off, Daisuke was resting on one of the seats, while Takeru took the couch with Patamon on his DigiDestined's blanket. Takeru had decided to give Daisuke the couch, but Daisuke stubbornly refused, and insisted of Takeru and Patamon having it.

"This is going to be one heck of an experience, eh V?" Daisuke inquired, whispering.

"Yep." Veemon replied, nodding his head.

"This would be the first long sleepover my friends would have with me." Takeru remarked, from under the covers on the couch.

"I feel more at home with Daisuke; Hikari; Veemon, and Gatomon here in the home, sleeping with us." Patamon agreed.

"Yeah." Takeru nodded. "It's more relaxing and comfortable with them here."

"Easier to sleep." Patamon whispered.

"Don't forget we'll help with the packing." Daisuke reminded.

"I wouldn't except anything less from you or Veemon Dai." Takeru informed...

Early next morning Hikari opened up her eyes, and at first she was disoriented at where she was. It took a few moments for her to remember what had happened the day before. She remembered that she was in Takeru's bedroom with Gatomon, and that Daisuke and Veemon had brought them there. Hikari realized that she had a good night sleep, unlike the sleeps during the nights in the university or after Takeru left. The only other time she remembered sleeping so well was when...

Hikari gasped, remembering when she and Gatomon spent the night in Daisuke's and Ken's dorm room. That was the only other recent time she could remember.

"Early as usual Kari?" Gatomon inquired.

The DigiDestined of Light glanced at her Digimon. Gatomon was lying down near the end of the bed, and she was staring at Hikari. It looked like Gatomon also had a good night sleep. Hikari smiled.

"Yep. Today is special." Hikari replied.

"Are you planning to tell Takeru about Willis today?" Gatomon asked, tilting her head.

Hikari's face paled. "... No! Definitely not yet!"

"So are you afraid to leave the bedroom?" Gatomon asked.

"Yes and no." Hikari replied. "Yes, because this is new to me, and no because I want to get out of this bedroom ASAP!"

Gatomon laughed. "Because it's Takeru's room?"

"Basically yeah." Hikari muttered, nodding.

Gatomon stood up on the bed. She turned her back towards Hikari, and hopped over the edge of the bed. She landed on her paws unharmed. Turning her head to her DigiDestined, Gatomon stared at Hikari.

"Kari?" Gatomon inquired. "Do you forgive what Daisuke had done that day in the amusement park?"

Hikari sighed, closing her eyes for a few moments.

"... That was quite some time ago. Come to think of it, there is no reason for me to forgive Davis. I'll have to tell him that myself." Hikari explained.

"Not to mention tell Taichi." Gatomon added.

Hikari's eye winced. "And he thought a lot of Daisuke. I guess I'd need to remind him when we get back to Odaiba."

"Come on Kari. We'll have to face this day sooner or later." Gatomon informed. "Takeru or Daisuke might come up to check up on you."

"I don't think Daisuke would wake up this early, but Takeru..." Hikari paused, and gasped.

She hastily took the covers off of her, and she got off of Takeru's bed. Since she only had the clothes she was wearing on, she had slept in them, so she didn't need to change. Taking one of Gatomon's sides, both Hikari and Gatomon left Takeru's bedroom...

"Dai..." Veemon whispered.

"..." Daisuke remained asleep.

Veemon sighed, holding Daisuke's D-Terminal in one hand. On the couch, both Takeru and Patamon were still soundly asleep. Daisuke was asleep as well, but he wasn't snoring. Veemon would have also remained asleep, but Daisuke's D-Terminal had woke him up early. Veemon knew how to wake up his DigiDestined without having to yell. He put his mouth near Daisuke's ear.

"Dai... Jun's in the room, and she's going to open the closet." Veemon whispered.

Daisuke's eyes snapped open. "What?! She wouldn't dare!"

It took a few moments for Daisuke to remember where he was, and he blushed, lowering his head. He did notice that Takeru and Patamon were still sleeping though. One glance at Veemon's grinning face, and Daisuke knew what was up.

"Why so early V?" Daisuke asked, yawning.

"An e-mail on your D-Terminal." Veemon replied, handing Daisuke's D-Terminal out.

"This early?" Daisuke inquired, taking his D-Terminal from Veemon.

Hikari was the first one down the stairs, with Gatomon behind her. She saw Daisuke and Veemon up, with Daisuke checking his D-Terminal. Hikari noticed Takeru and Patamon both sleeping on the couch. Daisuke glanced at the stairs, and saw Hikari. He noticed how she looked, and he refrained himself from laughing or showing any facial expressions. He just returned to staring at his D-Terminal. It was the first time Daisuke had seen how Hikari would look like in the morning.

The DigiDestined of Light and her Digimon walked into the room. Hikari took a seat and Gatomon got up on her lap.

"Good Morning Davis." Hikari greeted.

"Morning Kari." Daisuke responded.

"What's with your D-Terminal?" Gatomon inquired.

"An e-mail from Willis." Daisuke replied.

"I'm surprised that you were up to read it." Gatomon remarked.

"Actually Veemon was the one to wake me up." Daisuke informed.

"Yeah. The e-mail woke me up from my nice slumber." Veemon nodded.

"Anything interesting?" Hikari asked.

"Willis is just wondering if he could help out in any way." Daisuke replied. "And I'm thinking he can, but I don't know how yet."

"You deal with Yamato dear, and I'll get Takeru up. Afterward I'll prepare some breakfast for all of us, including our sleepover guests." Natsuko's voice sounded on the stairs.

"Sure thing sweetie!" Hiroaki's voice replied.

Hikari and Daisuke watched Natsuko walk down the stairs. She glanced into the living room, and saw all the family guests awake. She smiled.

"I see that we have some early birds staying over! Good morning." Natsuko greeted.

"Good Morning Mrs. Ishida." Hikari replied.

"It's Hikari that's the early. Davis and Veemon were awakened by an e-mail from a friend." Gatomon explained.

"Oh... Well... E-mail or not Gatomon, it's still early." Natsuko replied.

Natsuko walked over to the couch Takeru and Patamon were sleeping. She went to her younger child's side, and gently shook his shoulder. Hikari and Gatomon kept their eyes on how Natsuko was treating Takeru and Patamon. Takeru sleepily opened his eyes. Natsuko smiled.

"It's time to get up T.K." Mrs. Ishida informed.

"Sure thing mom." T.K. replied, yawning.

Natsuko nodded, assured that her son would get up. Next, Natsuko gently stroked Patamon's head. Patamon slowly opened his eyes, and blinked a few times.

"... It's time to get up already?" Patamon inquired. "O.K."

Mrs. Ishida nodded to herself, and stood up. She walked towards the kitchen to prepare a big breakfast.

"I won't be needing any help Hikari." Natsuko assured.

Hikari nodded. Takeru carefully took off his blankets, and sat straight on the couch. Patamon remained lying down on the couch, but with his eyes wide awake.

"Davis?" Hikari inquired.

"Yeah Hikari." Daisuke responded.

"About that day in the amusement park." Hikari paused.

"What about it?" Daisuke inquired.

Understanding what they were talking about, both Takeru and Patamon remained silent.

"... I'm sorry about the way I was back then. I was thinking that you would be the one that I would need to forgive, but when I think about it, I don't need to forgive you for anything that happened that day. I'm sorry for the way I reacted, and for turning almost all our friends against you." Hikari apologized.

Daisuke didn't know how to respond. He just sat back in his seat.

"I didn't expect that." Gatomon stated.

Daisuke shook his head. "It doesn't matter Hikari. That's all in the past. There's no need for me to forgive you."

"That reminds me." Takeru paused. "Remember our first date Hikari?"

Hikari smiled. "How could I forget?"

"Well..." Takeru paused, glancing at Daisuke. "I used Davis' idea with that, and without his knowledge. It's was his idea, and not mine."

"I had a feeling it wasn't your idea T.K." Hikari nodded.

Daisuke sweat-dropped. "Not to mention that I was... spying on you two." He muttered.

Hikari narrowed her eyes. "... Well... Since it was your idea in the first place, this one would be passed Davis."

"I hate early wake up calls!" Yamato moaned from the stairs.

The three DigiDestined and their Digimon turned their heads towards the stairs. Yamato was coming down the stairs with Gabumon, and Yamato was rubbing the back of his head, and yawning. Hikari giggled.

"Reminds me of Taichi." Gatomon noted.

"Eh?" Takeru asked.

Daisuke understood what Gatomon was talking about, as did Veemon, and the two laughed with Hikari. Their laughter got Yamato's attention. He glanced into the room from the stairs, while Gabumon continued going down it. Takeru stood up.

"Come one Patamon. We need to put the blankets and pillows away." Takeru reminded.

Patamon nodded, and flapping his wings, he flew off of the blanket. Takeru took his blanket and pillow. Before Takeru could take Daisuke's blanket, Veemon snatched it, along with Daisuke's pillow, to Daisuke's surprise. Veemon just stared at Takeru, who stared in return.

"Just show me where to put them." Veemon informed.

Takeru nodded, and walked towards the stairs, with his pillow in one hand, and the blanket in another. He stopped, and turned his head towards Hikari.

"You didn't freshen up this morning, did you Kari?" Takeru questioned.

Hikari lowered her head, and blushed. She shook her head. Takeru understood.

"You can use the bathroom upstairs to freshen up. It's the one with the pink door. My mom basically uses it. I don't think she would mind if you used it Kari." Takeru explained.

"Umm... For one thing, may I come along with Kari, and for another, are Ishida mornings always like this?" Gatomon asked.

Takeru blinked. "Honestly, no for your second question, and of course for your first."

Yamato took a seat in the living room. And Gabumon took another.

"Usually my dad doesn't wake me up, much less wake me up this early." Yamato muttered.

Daisuke heard, and understood what he meant. Veemon; Hikari, and Gatomon followed Takeru upstairs. Patamon was flapping his wings ahead. Once they got to the second floor. Hikari and Gatomon went their own way, passing by Hiroaki, while Takeru; Veemon, and Patamon went to a nearby closet...

A week past with Daisuke; Veemon; Hikari, and Gatomon sleeping over at the Ishida home in Canberra. During the week Hiroaki prepared to return them all to Odaiba. The nights were the same for Daisuke; Takeru; Hikari, and their Digimon, with them sleeping the same way as the first night Hikari; Daisuke, and their Digimon slept over. As he had promised, both Veemon and Daisuke had helped the Ishida family pack. Hikari and Gatomon also helped.

Before they knew it, everything was ready for the Ishida's return to Odaiba. Willis helped out. In a private hanger, with a private jet, that was arranged to take them to Japan, the Ishida family, along with their guests were just preparing to board the jet to return to Japan. Only Derek and Crabmon were there to bid them farewell. As for the residence in Odaiba, it was already dealt with, with help from Catherine's father. The Ishida couple were the first to board the jet.

After them was Hikari and Gatomon, followed by Yamato and Gabumon. Both Takeru and Daisuke bid their farewell to Derek, while both Patamon and Veemon bid their farewell to Crabmon. Daisuke and Veemon boarded the jet before Takeru and Patamon. Takeru and Patamon were the last to board. Yamato and Gabumon, along with Takeru and Patamon, saw their parents alone in one part of the jet, while they and the others were in another part.

Once everyone was strapped in and seated, the process of taking off begun, and they were soon in the air, heading towards Japan. Leaving Australia's air, and entering international air, a golden raptor joined the private jet as escort...

Takeru smiled at the memories quietly. He had noted that Hikari didn't talk with him personally and alone. Not yet at least. Takeru didn't mind Hikari not talking to him, but Takeru suspected that their private talk was inevitable. He also suspected that it had something to do with her being in another relationship. Other than that, Takeru was clueless. His parents had told them that the Fournier couple would meet them in the airport, and that they arranged a home for the Ishida family.

That was one thing off Takeru's mind. Even though he had a good night sleep in Canberra, Takeru closed his eyes, and dozed off to sleep, for the rest of the flight.

"T.K.?" Patamon's voice inquired.

Takeru opened his eyes slowly. "Yeah Patamon?"

"We've arrived." Patamon replied.

Patamon was beside Takeru. Takeru sat up straight in his seat, and he looked out of his window. He saw that they had landed. The golden raptor wasn't anywhere in sight. Takeru looked around and saw both Daisuke and Hikari waiting for him in the aisle, near his seat. Veemon and Gatomon weren't around. Takeru shrugged. He quietly left his seat, and Daisuke and Hikari let him pass. Patamon flapped his wings off of the seat. He flew to Takeru's head, and settled on it.

Daisuke and Hikari both followed Takeru to the private jet's entrance...

"Welcome back!" Willis welcomed.

Hikari glanced at Willis only one glance, closing the dorm's door behind her and Gatomon. She didn't respond, and walked into the bathroom with Gatomon instead. Willis smiled, glancing at both his Digimon.

"Do you think things between you and her would end soon?" Terriermon asked, whispering.

Willis nodded. "The whole boyfriend/girlfriend thing? Yes."

"Do you think anyone of them know about Rabbit Star?" Lopmon inquired, whispering.

"That we escorted them back?" Willis added. "No."

"I wonder if Takeru and Patamon are going to register into this university." Terriermon remarked.

"It's a matter of days, with no doubt." Willis informed.

"It would be nice to meet Patamon." Lopmon muttered.

Terriermon glanced at his twin, nodding his head in agreement...

"Dai!" Catherine cheered, rushing towards her boyfriend.

Daisuke hadn't entered the dorm room and caught his breath, and Catherine was embracing him tightly. Veemon closed the dorm's door behind him. Veemon and Floramon glanced at each other, and nodded towards one another in greeting.

"It's good to see you back safe Veemon." Floramon smiled.

"It's good to see you Beaulpa." Veemon smiled, walking towards Floramon.

Daisuke closed his eyes; smiled, and returned the tight embrace.

"I missed you Catherine." Daisuke whispered in his girlfriend's ear.

Catherine released her boyfriend, and stared at him in his eyes. Daisuke returned the stare.

"I missed you also Dai." Catherine whispered. "... You came straight to me when you returned to the university?"

"Of course!" Daisuke grinned.

"Dai?" Veemon inquired.

"Yeah Veemon?" Daisuke asked, turning to his Digimon.

Catherine turned her head towards her Digimon, and both DigiDestined saw a young boy. A strange young boy. Catherine's eyes widened, and Floramon hurried to her DigiDestined's side. Daisuke slowly walked over to Veemon. There was silence in the dorm, with all attention on the strange young boy. Veemon slowly approached the strange young boy, and sniffed him. A familiar scent returned to Veemon; a scent Veemon hadn't scented in awhile. He gasped.

The strange young boy had a yellow beak for a nose. His hair was spiked backwards, with it colored red; white, and black. He was wearing a red jacket, with yellow pants. The strange young boy's eyes were blue, and his forehead had a strange red V mark on it, with strange scars on both of his eyes.

The strange young boy smiled, when he noticed that Veemon recognized him.

"I'm sorry to disturb you four, but I have wanted to inquire about something." The familiar voice, of the strange young boy, informed.

Daisuke's eyes widened. "Hawkmon?!"

"... Who?!" Both Catherine and Floramon inquired in unison.

"Yes Daisuke. Hello Catherine and Floramon. I'm Hawkmon... I'm Miyako's Digimon." Hawkmon informed.

"How could you be?" Catherine asked.

"It's a long story." Hawkmon sighed. "About my inquiry... I wanted to know which dorm room my DigiDestined is in. I know you can help me."

"Of course." Daisuke nodded. "I remember that it's dorm room L02. But why?"

"Thanks. I know where that is." Hawkmon nodded. "... I want to see Yolei again, and talk with her."

Daisuke smiled. "So should we expect to see you around more often?"

"I'm hoping so." Hawkmon blinked. "Thanks."

The dorm's window was open, and the cool breeze was gently blowing the curtain into the dorm room. Hawkmon hopped onto the window sill. He blurred into his original Digimon form, and flew off into the sky. Catherine blinked, while Daisuke walked towards the window, and closed it. With the breeze not entering anymore, the curtain settled down, covering the window. Daisuke turned around to Catherine and Floramon. Veemon was staring at them.

"... Was that really Hawkmon?" Catherine inquired.

"And have you two met him before?" Floramon added.

"Yes that was really Hawkmon." Veemon nodded.

"And we have met him before, but not like that. We don't know what happened with him and Miyako though." Daisuke explained.

"... Are Takeru and Yamato back?" Catherine asked.

"Yes. I and Hikari returned with them. They're settling down in some home your parents arranged for them." Daisuke explained.

"I could see my parents doing that." Catherine smiled.

"Takeru and Yamato told us they're going to register here in Odaiba in a few days, and stay in some dorms while they're here. Patamon and Gabumon are coming with them." Veemon added.

"Did Hikari and Gatomon return to the university with you?" Floramon asked.

Daisuke nodded. "Yes, and in silence."

Miyako; Ken, and Wormmon all soon heard a tap on the window. At first Miyako ignored it, but both Ken and Wormmon were curious. It was Ken that went over to the window, and pushed the curtains aside. Ken gasped at what he saw, and he quickly opened the window. Hawkmon flew into the dorm room, and landed, blurring back into his human form. Ken was speechless at witnessing such a thing, as was Wormmon.

"Yolei?" Hawkmon inquired.

Without turning around, Miyako's eyes widened, recognizing her Digimon's voice anywhere.

"Hawkmon!" Miyako gasped, turning her head around.

However, Miyako's eyes quickly narrowed when she saw the strange young boy. She had witnessed him blur into his human form.

"Who are you, and how do you know me?!" Miyako exclaimed, standing up and facing Hawkmon.

"I had to show you who I have become. This is what that liquid did to me that night in the alley." Hawkmon explained.

Miyako gasped. "Oh my god! That's really you Hawkmon?"

Hawkmon nodded. "And..."

Hawkmon blurred back into his original form. Miyako's eyes watered. She rushed over to her Digimon. She knelt down and hugged her Digimon tightly.

"... It's so good to see you Hawkmon!" Miyako exclaimed.

"So you could change into human?" Ken asked, slowly approaching his girlfriend and her Digimon.

"It's a long story." Hawkmon started, with Miyako releasing him. "... I changed to a young human boy, but not entirely as you three saw. When the change was finished, I didn't know if, or how, I could change back to my original form. It took me some time to learn how, and then some time to be able to change between both forms normally."

"... Koushiro would like to know about this." Wormmon noted.

"I want to learn more about this as well." Ken agreed.

"It's so good to have you back Hawkmon!" Miyako smiled. "I can't wait for everyone to see you!"

"Not too soon Yolei, please!" Hawkmon exclaimed.

Miyako blinked. "Why?"

"Just not now." Hawkmon requested...

Gatomon left the bathroom, and entered the dorm room. Willis; Terriermon, and Lopmon all watched her. Without glancing at them, Gatomon found some clothes for Hikari she was looking for, and headed back into the bathroom. Some time later Hikari came out with her Digimon. She was wearing the clothes Gatomon had got, and her hair was clean, indicating that she took a bath or shower. While rubbing her hair dry, Hikari sat down on her bed, turning her attention to Willis.

"There's something I need to talk to you about Willis." Hikari started.

"Yeah? What?" Willis asked, blinking.

Hikari lowered about her head. "It's about us."

"You want to end it? I don't mind." Willis informed.

Hikari glanced up at Willis. "Are you sure?"

Willis nodded.

"O.K... Willis, we're over." Hikari informed.

Willis smiled. "... Sure thing. Just one question."

"What?" Hikari inquired.

"Are we going to stay dorm partners?" Willis inquired.

"... I was thinking about that." Hikari replied. "And I decided that we aren't going to stay dorm partners."

"So... Which dorm room am I heading to with my Digimon?" Willis asked.

"What makes you think you're leaving?" Gatomon questioned.

"Since we aren't going to be dorm partners anymore, it only makes sense that we're going to leave." Terriermon replied.

"Besides, we think it would be better for us to leave instead of you two." Lopmon added, smiling.

"I would need to talk with onii-chan about that. We can't make any changes for now." Hikari explained.

"But have you thought who would take my place?" Willis questioned.

"What's with all the questions?" Gatomon asked.

"It's fine Gatomon. I was thinking of Miyako Inoune being my dorm partner here." Hikari explained.

"In that case, forget about Taichi; I'll handle stuff myself." Willis decided, turning to the opposite side...

A few days had passed since both Hikari and Daisuke returned to the university, with their Digimon. Willis was able to talk with the university's president, and was able to get approval of a few adjustments with the DigiDestined dorms. Willis was the one to go to Ken's and Miyako's dorm, where he saw both Wormmon and Hawkmon also. He was surprised to see Hawkmon in his human form, but Willis remained quiet about that. He informed Miyako about the change.

Miyako accepted, as did Ken. Even though Willis saw Hawkmon in his human form, Willis was still able to recognize Miyako's Digimon. Hikari avoided talking with the other DigiDestined, as did Gatomon. Daisuke was able to avoid seeing them all, except for Ken and Wormmon. It was doing those few days that both Takeru and Yamato registered into the university. Since Taichi didn't have a dorm partner, Yamato was assigned to C02, for the two to share.

Since both Yamato and Takeru were DigiDestined, with their own Digimon, it was only reasonable that they share dorms with other DigiDestined. It was harder with Takeru, but it was eventually decided that he be assigned to dorm L02. Yamato closed dorm C02's door behind Gabumon. Both Yamato and Gabumon glanced around their shared dorm with Taichi and Agumon. Taichi was sleeping in a bed, with another bed vacant. Agumon was sleeping on the floor.

The dorm was a mess. Yamato shook his head smiling. Gabumon shrugged.

"I guess we should've expected such a thing from Taichi." Gabumon whispered.

Yamato nodded in agreement at his Digimon. Yamato left his luggage near the dorm's door. He carefully and slowly started walking around the dorm. Without noticing, Yamato eventually stepped on an empty chips bag, and it crunched. Yamato instantly stopped, and winced. He glanced at both Taichi, and Agumon. Agumon sniffed the air, with his eyes still closed. Moments later, and Agumon's eyes snapped open. He jumped onto his feet.

"Intruders!" Agumon yelled, jumping at Yamato.

With quick reflexes, Yamato ducked, avoiding Agumon's jump at him. Agumon landed on his back, behind Yamato, and in front of Gabumon, facing him. Gabumon was staring at his jogress partner curiously. Agumon blinked.

"What's with all the noise Agumon?" Taichi inquired sleepily.

Taichi slowly opened his eyes, and raised his head. He saw Yamato ducked in the dorm room, not so far from him, with Yamato staring back at him.

"Oh. Hey Matt." Taichi greeted, letting his head fall down on the pillow.

He closed his eyes, but only for a few short moments. Moments later Taichi snapped his eyes open, and he sat up in bed.

"Yamato Ishida!" Taichi exclaimed. "What the hell are you doing in my dorm?! What the hell are you doing in Odaiba anyway?!"

Yamato folded his arms, and slowly stood up on his feet, facing Taichi. Gabumon took Agumon's paw, and helped his jogress partner back onto his feet. The two turned to their DigiDestined, and quietly watched what was happening.

"Excuse me Mr. Wild Mess, but I'm your new dorm partner, along with Gabumon of course." Yamato explained.

"What? Mr. Wild Mess? Dorm partner? I..." Taichi blinked. "O.K... What's going on here?"

Yamato sighed. "I returned to Odaiba with Takeru and our parents a few days ago. It was only a few hours ago that both I and Takeru have registered here."

"But I thought I had made it clear to the university president that I don't want a dorm partner." Taichi complained.

"What's wrong with me?" Yamato inquired, pointing at himself.

Taichi's lip twitched. "Oh don't get me started Matt."

"Very funny." Yamato remarked.

"Well... Welcome to Odaiba University Yamato and Gabumon... It's good to see you two back in town." Taichi smiled.

"Hopefully to stay this time." Agumon added.

"Thanks. We're definitely going to stay this time." Yamato smiled.

"So does this mean you're fine with having a dorm partner?" Gabumon asked.

Taichi waved his hand in the air. "Whatever."

He let his head fall back onto his pillow, closing his eyes...

Later that day in the university cafeteria, the whole DigiDestined team had a reunion, along with Daisuke and Veemon. They were all gathered around each other.

"What happened with you Hikari, with you vanishing the past week?" Taichi inquired.

"Dai and I went to Takeru's home in Australia..." Hikari started.

"What?!" Taichi bellowed, interrupting his sister.

"Does this mean things are good between you two?" Koushiro asked, pointing at Hikari and Daisuke.

"Just what is it with you and my sister Motomiya Daisuke?!" Taichi snapped, turning to Daisuke.

Daisuke jumped, startled from Taichi's sudden blast at him.

"Wow! Hold on onii-chan... Everything is fine between me and Dai now; there's no need to be upset with him now." Hikari informed.

"Yeah! You're one brother for Hikari to have!" Yamato added.

"Don't start with me Ishida." Taichi warned.

"Excuse me Taichi, but I think us being away has everything to do with this. There's no need for any hostility between any of us now." Takeru added his voice.

"I'm with Dai on this." Ken decided.

"As am I." Catherine agreed.

"I haven't been part of the team for long, but I'm siding with Daisuke without doubt." Willis decided.

Taichi turned to the other DigiDestined. "I need some backup here."

"Sorry Taichi." Koushiro refused. "I didn't like the idea of being against Daisuke in the first place."

Taichi glanced at Agumon. "Agumon?"

"You know I'm always with you Tai, but on this I'll remain silent." Agumon decided.

"What?" Taichi asked, blinking. "I don't believe this."

"Don't you remember being close friends with Dai?" Hikari inquired, staring at her brother.

Taichi quieted down and lowered his head. "... I thought those days were over..."

"They're never over Taichi." Hawkmon informed, in his original form.

"Because once a chosen or DigiDestined..." Joe paused, rubbing his chin in thought.

"Always a chosen or DigiDestined." Sora finished, smiling.

"Are you O.K. with Dai now onii-chan?" Hikari asked, her eyes pleading.

"... Yeah." Taichi nodded, turning to Daisuke.

"I didn't like being against you, but I hope you understand why I was like that." Taichi informed.

Daisuke smiled. "I do understand."

"... O.K. Hawkmon returning I understand, but how did Daisuke and Hikari go to Australia?" Koushiro inquired...

"Why have you brought me here Kari?" Takeru inquired, glancing around the abandoned area of the university's library.

"... I have some stuff to tell you." Hikari replied.

"Really? You want to talk about it now?" Takeru asked.

Hikari nodded. "Yes. I think it is time now... I'm sorry Takeru, but with Daisuke and you, I... I... I became Willis' girlfriend, and we dated for awhile."

"..." Takeru blinked, speechless.

Tears started appearing in Hikari's eyes. "Please don't be upset. I broke up with him soon after I returned to the university."

Sensing his beloved's fear, Takeru stared at his beloved. "... How was it like? I mean being Willis' girlfriend?"

"I didn't like it." Hikari replied.

"Then why did you become his girlfriend?" Takeru asked.

"... I was so upset with Daisuke and you, and I guess I wanted to get back at both of you. I was intending to ask Willis to be my boyfriend, but he asked me first, and I accepted." Hikari explained.

"... Why are you so frightened about telling me this?" Takeru questioned.

"I don't know how you would respond." Hikari replied, with her head lowered.

"Kamiya Hikari... Don't you trust me?" Takeru asked, smiling.

"What?" Hikari asked, raising her head. "Of course I do!"

"You becoming Willis' girlfriend is no big deal for me. I'm glad it was someone I know, and someone like Willis. You should know from now beloved that I won't ever get mad at you." Takeru informed sincerely.

"You never know T.K." Hikari whispered, a smile forming on her lips.

"Oh I know, and I promise I won't get mad at you... We're soul mates Hikari, and soul mates forgive each other, or let things pass. They also understand each other, and I understand why you did what you did... I need to apologize to you Hikari." Takeru whispered.

"What?" Hikari gasped. "What for?"

"For leaving you. For being away from you as long as I have." Takeru reminded.

Hikari giggled. "You didn't have a choice T.K."

"I know." Takeru nodded. "I still feel like I need to say I'm sorry for that."

"Like me with Willis, you being away is no big deal for me. I mean it was at first, but not anymore." Hikari informed.

"Good... But one thing first." Takeru requested.

"What?" Hikari asked, whispering.

"Don't mention you and Willis, or me being away, again and I'll make sure I won't either." Takeru requested.

Hikari laughed. "No problem on my side T.K."

"That being done with, would be my girlfriend again Kamiya Hikari?" Takeru asked.

"Of course!" Hikari yelled, embracing her new boyfriend.

Takeru returned the embrace. He pulled his head back, and kissed Hikari passionately on her lips. Hikari closed her eyes, and returned the kiss...

"That was the end of that... There's more though. Have any of you readers wondered about the scientist that had changed Hawkmon? Or what was chasing Hikari in the university in the night? Or why the Digital World was the way it was when Daisuke; Veemon; Hikari, and Gatomon all used it to come to my home in Canberra? That and more in the coming sequel!"

STAYED TUNED FOR BOND OF HOPE AND LIGHT: LOSS OF LIGHT