After the whole ordeal, his father was arrested and lost custody of him. Ken was sent to a nice foster family in Odaiba and was eventually adopted by them.

Ken was scared at first. He had recurring nightmares from his abuse and rape, which led to him, unknowingly, begging for them not to hurt him anymore and that he would be good.

His new parents helped him whenever they could, even when he was afraid of them. They were patient and upset that this had happened to him. They often showered him with love and protection. After a few months, he had felt safe, despite the nightmares. And had started to connect with his new parents.

The Anzai's were a loving couple and always wanted a child to call their own. Fuyu Anzai couldn't conceive at all and was thrilled when they were picked to foster him. They were greatly angered about what his father did. Fuyu constantly worried about his mental health and constantly had him go to therapy, along with her showering her love for him.

Ken was nervous the first couple of months. When he was with them they often asked him what he wanted to do and what he wanted to eat. Ken found this nerve-racking since she reminded him of his dead mother. He questioned why they were insisting on giving him so much food throughout the day. He hadn't done anything to deserve it. This, of course, upset them; Ken only thought this way because of his harsh treatment. The Anzai's told him that he deserved everything and refused to think otherwise.

Ken learned to not argue with his 'mother'. He actually enjoyed being with her and it started to show in his interaction with them. Though, he figured Fuyu was most happy when she saw that the food and medicine were helping him. He was starting to fill up a bit and in their minds, they were battling his year of suffering and winning.

When it came to his father, Nobuo Anzai, well that was a different matter altogether. It had taken Ken nearly ten months to finally warm up to him. Ken constantly feared that Nobuo was going to hurt him. He feared that Nobuo was going to hit him or lock him up, or turn out doing exactly what his actual father had done to him to make him feel small.

Nobuo was heartbroken when Ken unknowingly cowers from him out of reflex but didn't let it stop him to try and help. Nobuo didn't stop talking to him, or trying to get Ken to play some games (like soccer), or watching TV with him. He was always there for Ken and wanted Ken to know that.

Whenever Ken screamed in the middle of the night, he tended to cling to his mother in fear. Nobuo tried to comfort him as well; Ken, however, was just not really ready for that just yet. Ken would, again, cower away from him and only allow Nobuo to whisper words of reassurance to him and maybe the occasional running of gentle fingers through his hair in a sigh of comfort.

Nobuo was often hurt when Ken didn't seem to trust him (or to be more accurate, afraid of him) whenever they saw each other or within touching distance. As the months went on, Ken would watch him from a safe distance. And maybe come to his office to give him his lunch when Fuyu was busy. Ken would sometimes stay next to him when he painted or did work around the house.

This made Nobuo smile. He knew being abused and raped would leave scars, but Ken was improving a lot better than they hoped. He was smiling more, much to theirs and Wormmon's relief. Even his friends seemed to be happy, especially Ken's boyfriend and best friend, who come to the house quite often.

Nobuo remembered when Ken finally opened up more to him. Nobuo was putting the finishing touches on the piano that he was fixing when he noticed that Ken was still watching him and hadn't returned to his room to play with Wormmon. He had smiled gently at him and asked if he wanted to play on it. Ken had looked at him in uncertainty, as if he was trying to trick him, but pushed it aside when he was asked to play. Ken was excited by this and sat next to him on the piano bench.

Nobuo had given Ken some music sheets and told him to pick any song he liked. Ken had, surprisingly, picked one of the hardest pieces they had: Beethoven Sonata 29, Op. 106, "Hammerklavier".

Nobuo watched as Ken's eyes brighten and placed that one on the sheet rack. Nobuo watched in silence as Ken closed his eyes and began to play the piece, flawlessly. Nobuo was stunned for a moment before he smiled softly. Sometimes he and Fuyu forgot that Ken was a child prodigy. But at that moment, it felt as if it was just to two of them.

Ken was in complete peace as he played the piano. It made him wonder sometimes what he and his wife did to get such a wonderful child into their family. And then the answer came to him. They didn't do anything. But they loved the child with all his fears and all, and that was enough for them.

They both sat there in complete silence even after Ken finished the piece. Nobuo watched with a soft smile as Ken continued to sit there with him. This was definitely an improvement.

"Where you learned to play like that?" Nobuo asked into the comforting silence.

"My mom taught me when I was little," Ken said softly. "She stopped showing me after awhile when my brother died, but I continued on my own. After we got through some family issues," Nobuo knew Ken must have been referring to his Kaiser days. He didn't approve of his parent's actions, and didn't blame Ken for what happened, but he knew this was a sensitive subject. So he didn't push it. "My mom got involved with my lessons again. She was upset that she hadn't helped me with my lessons before, but tried to make up for it." Ken laughed softly. "She was surprised how advance I was in my playing. I was already able to be some pretty hard pieces."

"She must have been proud," Nobuo said with a smile as he played a note on the piano.

"She was," Ken told him. "She wanted to sign me up for this piano competition," he said sheepishly.

"Did she?" Nobuo asked interestedly.

"Yeah," he said timidly. "Two years, actually."

"Amazing," Nobuo breathed. Nobuo looked at his son with a proud smile, filled with affection. But his smile soon faltered when he saw Ken's eyes beginning to moist. "Son?" Nobuo asked in concern. "Are you okay?" Nobuo placed his hand on the square of Ken's back. He was glad when Ken didn't shy away from him when he started to rub his back in reassurance.

"I miss mama," he said with a sniffle. Nobuo smiled sadly. He knew that he and his wife could never really replace Ken's parents. But they could at least give Ken a fresh start, one where he was loved and protected.

"I know you do." Ken looked at him with tearful eyes. "You have been through so much over the years." He gently reached up to wipe away a tear that started to fall. He was instantly glad that Ken didn't flinch or shy away from him. "I'm sure those are bond to leave some very damaging scars. I understand, son." He smiled in relief as Ken leans into his touch without the slightest hint of fear. "You will always have this pain and sadness for your birth mother, as well as the fear for your father. But…" He took a shuddering breath, his own emotions catching up to him. "I know this must be hard." Ken looked at him. "Losing your parents, being forced to live with strangers. That's a lot of changes after the various traumas you've been through."

"But?" Ken asked, knowing there was a 'but' somewhere.

"But, we love you."

"I know," Ken interrupted with a shy smile.

"Let me finishing," he said in a stern but soft voice. He didn't want to scare the child in his fragile state. "Me and Fuyu adore you. We would never ever harm you. I know we can't replace the relationship you had with your parents, especially your mother. We just want to help you heal, we want to be a part of your life and we want you to be a part of ours. You know Fuyu can't have a child, right?"

Ken nodded sadly. "Yeah, she said she could never have one."

"The truth is that we always wanted a child to love and cherish," Nobuo said as he recalled other children that were put into their care. "That's why we became foster parents. We could at least take care of a child until they are placed into a permanent home or returned to their parents." Ken looked sad at that. "We had a few before you, and each time, we were heartbroken when they were taken away. We have no say-so in this and it's sad but true."

"And me?" Ken asked timidly.

Nobuo smiled brightly. "You are our miracle." Ken's eyes widen in shock.

"M-me? But…I…" Ken stammered with more tears in his eyes.

Nobuo shushed him as he wiped away the tears. He knew this was hard for Ken to digest. "Tell me truthfully," Nobuo said as he tucked a loose strand of hair around Ken's ear. "Do you enjoy living with us?"

"Yes."

"Have we ever harmed you in any way, to make you afraid of us?"

Ken's eyes widen as he shook his head vigorously. "No! You have been nothing but kind to me!"

Nobuo smiled in relief, but he knew the next question would be very hard for Ken. "Are you afraid of me?"

Nobuo watched as Ken swallowed nervously. He didn't answer right away like he did before. He fidgeted slightly, but didn't pull away, or at least was forcing himself not to. Ken was trying so hard, he realized gravely. But he couldn't back out now, he needed to know so he could at least find common ground to strengthen their relationship.

"I…um…I…" Ken closed his eyes as he struggled to find the right words to say. Nobuo knew Ken was fighting against painful memories of his past. Nobuo didn't have the heart to interrupt him. He knew Ken had to sort them out on his own, but that didn't mean he had to like it. He very much wanted to pull the child into a huge hug and shield him from those painful memories. "I'm sorry."

Nobuo furrowed his eyebrows in confusion. "What…? Ken, you don't have to be sorry about anything. You didn't do anything wrong."

Ken shook his head as more tears fell. "I'm sorry…I…I…I'm not afraid of you," he sobbed. Nobuo was relieved, but he knew there was more. But he hated seeing his son so upset. "You haven't done anything to me. I know that, but…" He took a shuddering breath. "When I see you, I see my father. He wasn't mean at first. Sure he pressured me to be a genius, like my brother, but I knew he loved me." He sniffled. "But he changed after mama died." Ken turned his head towards the piano, turning away from Nobuo in shame. "I guess I'm just afraid. Afraid that you will turn on me and hate me too, after I let you in." Ken let out a soft sob. "I'm sorry. I know it's a silly reason, but I can't help it. I keep getting these fears whenever you try to get close to me…I just react."

Nobuo let out a breath he didn't realize he was holding. He had a feeling this was the reason why Ken seemed to be fine with him one minute and nervous or down right afraid of him the next. There were still scars left to heal, he knew that. He knew this stuff would take time to heal, but he be damned if he would let that stop him from trying to connect to his foster son and hopefully soon to be adopted son if Ken wanted to continue living with them that is.

"Ken," Nobuo gently rested his fingers under Ken's chin and slowly moves it so Ken was facing him again. The small flinch in response did not go unnoticed to him. "You have nothing to be sorry about. You've been through so many traumas that it's understandable for you to react the way you do. Your mind is just trying to protect you from a potential threat. I, unfortunately, happen to fit your main fear's criteria."

A flick of guilt flashed in Ken's orbs. "But that's not your fault. It will take time. You must understand that. We are not going to push you. If you need space, we will give it to you. If you want to cling to either Fuya or me, you are more then welcome to. We don't mind, really." This got a smile out of Ken. "We love you so much. We want to make you happy, and to make you feel safe, no matter how long it takes."

Ken's smile widened in a shy manner as Nobuo took a packet of tissues out of this pocket. Nobuo chuckled to himself as Ken eyed the packet of tissues questionably. "You, child, are just as emotional as my darling wife." Ken pouted at this.

"Is that bad?" Ken asked as Nobuo began to wipe away the tears with a tissue.

"No," Nobuo said as the corner of his lips went up a bit into a fond smile. "I find it as wonderful quality to have. Besides," Nobuo's heart warmed at the various occasions he shared with his lovely wife, hence why he carries tissues around wherever he goes. "It gives me a reason to carry these around, hmm?"

Ken giggled in response, feeling some of the fears he had about Nobuo sliding off his shoulders. Nobuo continued to smile at his son. Never would he ever thought that Ken would allow him to get this close to him this soon. He knew they would have to talk about this eventually. Well, he guessed he couldn't really prepare for this, even if he wanted to.

"Do you want to hear one of my favorite pieces?" He asked, getting the child's attention. He smiled as he started looking for his favorite piece.

"Für Elise," Ken said with a smile. Nobuo smiled as he placed the music sheet on the piano stand. His own mother taught him how to play, but unlike Ken's mother, his mother died before he became the age of ten. This was his mother's favorite, so naturally, he dedicated himself to master it to the best of his ability; if not for him, then for his mom.

Ken moved closer to him, closing his eyes as he did so while listening to Nobuo as he played the first few notes. As he played he felt Ken's warm body against his. Ken didn't tense up or back away in fear. He just sat there, listening to the beautiful notes floating around them. Nobuo realized with a peaceful smile that this piece not only reflected his determination to make his mom proud. If also represented his determination to connect with his foster son, to make him feel safe and loved.

As he continued playing, allowing the peaceful medley surround them. He barely noticed his wife and Wormmon coming to check up on them. He barely noticed her warm smile or Wormmon excited one. All he noticed was his son's peaceful expression. From that day on they grew closer and closer.

Ken had been put up for adoption two months later and they immediately took the plunge to adopt him. Ken was surprised and relieve when the papers got finalized, making them officially Ken's parents. Takeru and Daisuke were excited and surprised Ken with a small party with them and the other Chosen Children in their group. Nobuo and Fuyu were more than happy to talk to the other parents as the children had their fun with their Digimon.

Nobuo and Fuyu took great pleasure in raising Ken. He was a huge part of their lives and completed them in a way. They weren't bothered in the slightest when Takeru came to take Ken out on a date a month later. They encourage it and wished Ken to have a fun time.

As time went on Ken finally let Nobuo to be close to him. He never ruined that gift and was grateful that Ken finally trusted him and spent time with him without fear. It might have taken a few years, but it was worth it in the end.