Summary: "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return." Tai/Taichi is a courtesan while Matt/Yamato is a writer. Drugs, sex and Yamachi in a tale based off of Moulin Rouge.
Ratings: T (PG-13)
Characters/ Pairing:
Yamato Ishida starring as...Christian
Taichi Yagami starring as...Satine
Disclaimer: Sadly, I own neither Digimon nor Moulin Rouge, however, I will borrow Digimon, seasons 1 & 2 characters and the Moulin Rouge plot for my purposes.
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
is just to love and be loved in return."
Moulin Rouge
By splintered
(with quotes and lyrics from Moulin Rouge)
"And so, Sora Takenouchi found an investor. And the bohemians had a show."
"Gud job, man," Akira slapped the blonde in the back, and playfully slung his arm around Matt's shoulder. Matt felt his friend wobble a little, as Matt shifted to support the unsteady dead weight. "I knew you cud do it."
"Thanks," Yamato cracked a small smile, and then frowned. "Have you been drinking?"
Whereas Akira simply responded, "Who 'asn't? You saw him to-nite--the Spark 'ling Di-a-mond is just as gud as ev'ey'one says 'e is! I mean...Whooo-eeey! Man, you totally scored to-nite. That was a hot piece of ass--"
Yamato gave him a stern look, even if he was having similar lust-filled thoughts about a certain brunette...
"I mean...sor-rie, language I know, right? An I dinnit mean ta hit en ur maa--aaan!" Akira threw his hands in the air, wobbling unsteadily once more before Yamato steadied him. "I know yuuu 'ad fun to-nite," he slurred.
The frown was still apparent on Yamato's face.
"Aw, c'mon. Don't be like dat! Cum ta ur par-tay upstairs. Theys cell...cel-a-brat-ing de show."
Finally, Yamato smiled. Trust Akira to get his ass drunk once the news got out. "No man, you go have fun," the blonde said against his better judgment, knowing full well of the mess he'd have to clean up tomorrow morning. Things were never much fun when he had three hung over band mates to take care of. But, that was tomorrow's affairs. "I think I'll just turn in."
"Suit yourself," Akira grinned as he half-walked, half-crawled upstairs. Yamato shook his head as he watched his friend go. Trust Akira to get his ass drunk...
"While the party waged upstairs, I tried to write but—"
Wild spiky hair...big warm golden brown eyes...full kissable lips... and that mischievous smile... Yamato scrapped that idea as he crumpled yet another piece of paper. Now wasn't a good time for writer's block...especially when...
"...all I could think about was him.
Wild spiky hair...big warm golden brown eyes...full kissable lips...and that irrestible smile... That face kept popping into the blonde's head as he breathed out a love-sick sigh. Taichi... He was thinking about the brunette when he should have been thinking about gigs, the show, and the future. But what of the future? All you really need is love... Yes, Yamato Ishida, you are hopeless... hopelessly in love. But love is like oxygen--all you need is love. And what I really need is air. So grabbing his keys and tossing his latest lines into the trash, Yamato decided to take a breather as his raging heart battled his confused mind. So far, his bohemian side was definitely winning, writing poetry for only Taichi's ears. One day I'll fly away...Your love will give me wings...
"But, was he thinking about me?"
Taichi sighed as he collapsed on his favorite Odaiba park bench. Today was an absolute disaster. He wasn't supposed to... No, Taichi shook his head at the thought, that was unlikely. And the possibility of he and the blonde--that was impossible. Instead, the brunette thought about his hopeless life and his hopeless future.
"I follow the night
Can't stand the light
When will I begin
To live again?"
Somewhere along the way, Yamato's journey for fresh air took him to the Odaiba public park. There was always something comforting about the park, he mused, as he walked past the greenery. After all, the blonde and his younger brother spent most of their childhood outside in the woods. Takeru...I wonder what he is doing?
Honestly, Taichi wasn't doing so well, but he could only hope for the best, hoping for what tomorrow would bring. "Onwards and upwards," his father had told him. That was before his death. Before Tai became a courtesan by night. Sure, the crowds were rowdy and there were some real jerks around, but at least the money's good. And it wasn't like that life would be like this forever. One day I'll fly away... Taichi stared at the moon's pale light as he softly sang...
"One day I'll fly away
Leave all this to yesterday
What more could your Love do for me?
When will Love be through with me?"
Why live life from dream to dream?
And dread the day when dreaming ends"
"Shoot for the moon...even if you fall, you'll land among the stars..." Tai's father had said that too, mentioning probably some famous philosopher's name. There sure were a lot of artists, writers, poets, and philosophers living among the bohemian world. Tai forgot who exactly his father had quoted from, but that didn't matter. He remembered the words...even if he didn't remember much else about his old man. It was hard to remember just as it is hard to forget. Taichi couldn't decide which was harder. And so, like a songbird with his wings clipped, he continued to sing...
"One day I'll fly away
Leave all this to yesterday
Why live life from dream to dream?
And dread the day when dreaming ends
Yamato heard the singing in the distance and couldn't help thinking that it was the saddest thing he has ever heard. He listened to the melodic melancholy voice sing a throaty whisper,
"One day I'll fly away
Fly, fly away"
Unable to shake the feeling that he knew the voice... It really was a beautiful voice--soft and husky and just the right kind of alluring. Yamato approached the bench area, seeing a slight silhouette as the voice grew louder and-- The blonde felt a branch snap from under his toes.
The singing stopped. After a sharp intake of breath, the figure asked timidly, "W-who's t-there?"
Yamato finally recognized that voice. After all, it was the same voice that was bothering him all day. That voice and that face and that...
"Who's there?" Taichi asked louder this time, as he frantically looked around. It wouldn't be any good if someone was really out there. Sora would kill him for being out so late if the stranger didn't prove to be some dangerous crazed lunatic that was out to get him already. I should have asked one of my body guards to trail behind...
Yamato revealed himself from his hiding spot behind the tree, suddenly realizing how it must have looked. "Sorry...sorry...I'm so sorry," he apologized profusely. He must have appeared quite stalker-ish. "Sorry, I didn't mean to...I just wanted to t-thank you...for helping me get the job," he finished off lamely as the brunette beauty stared at him with questioning eyes. Yamato was quite sure that he was blushing. His cheeks felt warm...
"Oh. Yes," the brunette smiled if not somewhat awkwardly. It was the usual gesture he gave when someone thanked, awarded, or congratulated him. Taichi was never quite comfortable with praise, but he was a brilliant actor and likeable as well. "Akira was right," he smiled sincerely this time. "You're very talented." Then seeing that the blonde was still staring at him, Taichi added, "It's gonna be a wonderful show..." The blonde was still there. "Well...I better go because...because I...I mean, 'cuz we...we have a big day tomorrow." Flustered, Taichi was somewhat relieved when he finally got all his words out, as awkward as they were. "Well...see you tomorrow," he waved as he walked off.
Yamato was saddened by the brunette's departure and...let's just say, Akira wasn't the only one who had something to drink that night (although it was only a small amount compared to his drunken friend). Yamato was never this impulsive when he was sober. Before he could stop himself, he took off after the brunette. "Wait!" he cried.
Taichi paused mid-step, and turned to face the narrowing ten feet gap that lay between them. Yamato sure wasn't making this easy, huh?
"Wait!" The taller blonde grabbed Tai by the shoulders, pausing to catch his breath. Tai walked surprisingly fast.
The brunette tensed at the gesture, but made no other movement as the blonde lightly rested his hand on the brunette. He patiently waited for the blonde to speak, curious at what the stranger might have to say.
"Before," he finally started, "when you thought I was the Duke...you said that...you said that you loved me..."
TBC?
Author's Note: I finally updated this! ...even if it's kinda short and disgustingly written. Anyways, thank you for reading and please drop by with a review! Perhaps I will update sooner then...
cyclone5000: No, Taichi and Yamato don't know each other already...it was "like" Taichi and Yamato knew each other...maybe from another life or something...but as of now, the two don't know each other very well. I'm sorry I confused you, but hopefully that clarifies things a little. Thanks for reading! I'm glad you think it's interesting (even if it's horribly written IMHO...)
KoumiLoccness: This month or next? Hehe...probably not if it's even coming at all... (I don't want to get your hopes up or anything) but I have trouble updating this already so... -shrugs-
Sandylee0007: -grins- Yes, it is a good movie! Well, here's another update... I know it has been a while... I had to rewatch it to get some of the songs and lines in order and since I don't own the movie... and I'm a huge procrastinator... well, anywho, you get the idea... -Yamato stares angrily as he watches you huggle Taichi-
sugar-wolf: Yes, this is an update. And it is a beautiful tale...I have a feeling you'll like the next chapter...whenever that ends up coming out. I love the song that Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor (aka the actual actors in the movie this is based off of) sing!
Courage Sun: Well...this chapter is kinda short too...but at least I updated, right? I'm glad you liked it!
Again, thank you so much for reading and please review! I absolutely love hearing from you! Cupcakes, anyone? With funfetti and sprinkles on top? XD