Ari: Well, it's finally here. The end of this fic. I'm so sad! *cries loudly* Oh, and for all the forgotten disclaimers, Ame and I own nothing. Nada. Zip. Although I will own it all when I take over the world!

Daisuke: There you are! *lassos Ari* You're worse than Arukenimon.

Ari: I take offense to that.

Daisuke: Shut up.

Ame: That's not nice!

Daisuke: I brought you birthday cake...

Ame: Ooohhh... *eats cake*

Ari: Nooo! Her one weakness. Now who will help me?

Continuing Existence

Epilogue

The soft, pink flowers fell in a gentle rain, covering the ground with a delicate carpet. As Ken relaxed against the ancient tree he felt a sense of peace with his surroundings. Sure Daisuke was practically screaming into the microphone of the portable karaoke machine with Taichi and Hikari as back up—though Hikari was clearly trying to maintain her composure—Ken thought it was one of the best outings he'd had all year.

Several months had passed since his hospital stay, and a lot of changes had occurred. He was mostly healed from the accident, though at times his ribs were still sore. He still had nightmares, but they were becoming few and far between.

Ken was startled from his daydreaming by the appearance of a tall blonde. Yamato gracefully took a seat by Ken and offered him some sakura mochi. "A mochi for your thoughts?"

Ken chuckled at the remark even as a blush crept up his cheeks. "Well..."

Ken was saved by another blonde's appearance. "Is he bothering you?" asked Takeru. He glared at his brother.

"I was just giving him some mochi!" said Yamato defensively.

"Hey Takeru!" yelled Daisuke. He ran up to the blonde and tugged his arm. "It's your turn to sing!" Takeru's eyes widened and he started to shake his head. "Oh come on! If Yamato can sing then I know you can too!"

Takeru sighed and tok the microphone. He walked over to the machine and selected a song. As the music started Takeru turned to face Ken. Sky blue met periwinkle as the blonde began to sing.

"Before I know it, I'm watching you. Still standing diagonally behind you. Am I the focus of your heart?"

"You know," said Yamato, "I think he really likes you."

"Do you?" asked Ken with a smile. "I guess I'm really lucky."

"Yeah you are," said Yamato leaning back against the tree. He was trying to play cool as the conversation grew serious. "He is my little brother after all."

"Well, I really like him too."

Yamato studied the younger man. "That much I gathered. How much is really?"

Ken blushed and looked down at the sakura covered ground. Picking up and dropping the petals he whispered, "I love him."

"Good," said Yamato. "I would hate to have to teach you a lesson about how much my brother deserves." He smiled sweetly, but with an edge of danger.

Ken looked at Yamato ad felt uneasy by his protectiveness. "For some reason I wish my brother was here to protect me." He meant it to sound like a joke, but it came out flat.

"Well, that's what brothers do," Yamato responded matter-of-factly. He noticed Ken's face take on a look of regret. "Hey, I'm sure your brother would do the same." Ken blushed but didn't respond. "Besides, now you have someone to take that job." The brunette looked at him sharply with a touch of confusion. Yamato smiled and continued. "You're pretty much family now. So I guess I've got to step in as your older brother too. I know it's not the same but..." Yamato trailed off.

Ken smiled at the older blonde. "Thanks, Yamato."

They continued in silence as Takeru's song came to a close.

"You used to cry all the time. Now you're standing in the light. All I want to know is: Who is the focus of your heart?"

As Takeru sang the last note he smiled at Ken.

"Are you sure you don't want to be in the band?" asked Yamato. "Just say the word and it's done. He draped his arm around his brother's shoulders. "Seriously. A psychiatrist doesn't earn as much as we do!"

Takeru chuckled until he saw the panic in Ken's eyes. Yamato noticed. "What's wrong Ken?"

Ken shook his head. "You are kidding, right? How am I supposed to date a rock star? That's got to be impossible!"

"Not really," said Taichi plopping to the ground. Everyone's attention had turned to the conversation by now. "You just have to lay down the laws about limits and such. As long as you're both on the same page, it's not really a problem." He stopped as he noticed everyone staring at him. "What?"

"You sure seem pretty knowledgeable about the subject," said Mimi suspiciously.

"What do you mean?" asked Taichi innocently. He grinned. "What, you think I've been dating a rock star all this time?"

The group was silent. Some were confused, some were suspicious, and some just thought Taichi was full of crap.

"How would you know a rock star anyway?" asked Miyako sceptically.

"Uh, hello," said Yamato indignantly. He pointed to himself. "Rock star. Right here."

Takeru slipped next to Ken. "In one minute you're going to owe me a thousand yen and a dinner date," he whispered.

Everyone laughed besides the couple who had money on this announcement. "Right. Yamato and Taichi. Because that's so plausible," Sora said, laughing.

Taichi pouted. "And why not? I think I'm good enough for him." He turned to Yamato. "Don't you think so?"

Yamato walked over and pulled Taichi close. "I think the question is, I'm good enough for you?" They smiled at each other. "Come on Taichi," said Yamato. "I'll buy you some cotton candy."

The group stared in shock as the newly announced couple walked over to a vendor.

Takeru held out his hand with a grin. "I believe that will be a thousand yen. And I'm thinking curry tonight."

Ken handed over the bill with a sigh. He glared at his boyfriend, though they both knew it was an act. Sure Ken would probably be out five thousand yen by the end of the day, but he wouldn't have it any other way.

The end.

Ame: *jumping up & down* We did it! We did it! I'm sooooooooooooo happy! ... I think I ate too much cake at my birthday party; maybe I'm a little high of blood in my sugar system... or is it the other way around..? .-. Anyways... Hope you guys enjoy this story! I'm sure you'll like the special bonus chapter too! (I know I did) Can I ask for something? Please.. Review! We'd like to know what you think of all this drama. xDDD

Ari: There you have it folks! I totally second everything Ame said...except the sugar thing.

Daisuke: Ahem!

Ari: *holds up a sheet of paper* "I hope you have all enjoyed this fic as much as I enjoyed writing it. Ame has been such a huge help in finishing this. I am eternally grateful. Please stay tuned to a special bonus chapter. P.S. Daisuke rules!" Seriously?

Daisuke: Bwahahahaha!

Translations: Sakura = cherry blossom: in the spring the cherry blossoms drop their petals all at once and people go to the park and picnic to enjoy it.

1000 yen = (roughly) $10, or at least it did five years ago when I was in Japan...

Mochi = a gummy candy. Some people think mochi means Japanese ice cream. But actually that is mochi ice cream, which is ice cream surrounded by mochi

The song Takeru sings is a translation of his 02 theme song "Focus"