MESSAGE IN A SONG
Robster80: Now the third and final part of my Digimon/Cardcaptor Sakura fic series!
Tai: YOU PAIRED KARI WITH WILLIS!? I'M GONNA KILL YOU-!
R80: ANESTHETIC!
Tai: Annie-who?
(Joe pops up and hits Tai over the head with a mallet.)
Joe: He's out.
R80: I'll see you get a raise for that. Now, put him to bed and tell TK and Kari to get ready!
Li: Hey, R80! Now?
R80: No, Li. Not until after the song.
Li: But Kari sang in the last part-.
R80: TK's song, you dope!
Li: Oops! My bad.
R80: Oh, what the heck! Get ready; you're on in about... (Checks his watch) 10 seconds!
Li wandered around the streets of Odaiba, looking for Sakura. Her father and Mrs. Takaishi said that she and TK went sight-seeing with some friends a while ago, he thought. But I've checked the most likely hot spots in town they would go to...
Suddenly, he came across a youth center, with a large sign outside that said "Karaoke Night tonight!" Might as well try here...
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"Let's go, Matt!" TK grabbed his older brother's hand and led them towards the booths. Kari had just sung to him of her feelings, and now he would do the same to her. The fact that Willis had his grimy arms around her most of the evening fueled his determination.
Willis watched them go, still holding Kari in his arms. "What's with him? Don't tell me he's gonna sing?"
Mimi glared at him, along with Kari and the others. "No, he and Matt are going to sing. 'You have a problem with that?"
"Not at all. I see this as TK publicly humiliating himself and his brother in one swoop. But, if Kari doesn't want to torture herself by listening-."
"I'd like to hear him sing, Willis," Kari stated plainly. "He is my best friend." Though we may be more than that after tonight, if he feels the same way I do.
Willis, however, was thinking differently. After tonight, she'll never want to see that loser ever again. Not if I can help it!
The crowd cheered as they recognized Matt coming up on stage with TK. He spoke into the spare microphone the DJ had given him and hushed the crowd. "Thank you, everyone! I have a special treat for all of you tonight, because I'm going to do a duet with my kid brother. So, let's give a round of applause to my brother TK!"
The crowd roared with cheers as Matt waved his hand at TK, who blushed a bit. Sakura, Kari, and Mimi were cheering the loudest of all. Willis just smirked, thinking the audience wouldn't be cheering for long. Ken, Davis, Yolei, and Cody had decided to cover the four exits in case Willis tried to get Kari out during the song or afterward. They, too, cheered for their friend. Li, who had just entered, smiled warmly when he saw TK onstage. That means Sakura can't be too far off.
TK took the mike on stage and said, "Thanks, everyone! And thank you, too, Matt. Before we begin, I'd like to dedicate this next song to a very special friend whom I have known for about five years now. This song goes out to miss Kari Kamiya." Just then, the music kicked in as TK began to sing and Willis began to glare.
"Everybody's looking for that something
One thing that makes it all complete
You find it in the strangest places
Places you never knew it could be
Some find it in the face of their children
Some find it in their lover's eyes
Who can deny the joy it brings
When you've found that special thing
You're flying without wings"
TK looked at Matt, who then took over, much to the delight of most of the girls in the crowd. They didn't think TK was bad, but they had never heard of him before. In truth, though, people thought he was just as good as Matt.
"Some find it sharing every morning
Some in their solitary lives
You'll find it in the words of others
A simple line can make you laugh or cry
You'll find it in the deepest friendship
The kind you cherish all your life
And when you know how much that means
You've found that special thing
You're flying without wings"
Li was astonished. I never knew TK could sing, let alone his brother! His eyes then found Sakura and he quietly made his way to her, though she didn't notice him.
Kari seemed to absorb the song as she watched TK. Even though he wasn't singing some parts of the song, she thought he was wonderful standing up there. Willis continued to glare at TK, his fingernails digging into his arms and shirtsleeves. Now I see why Davis had trouble with this guy! He thinks he's so soave... well just wait until he finishes. I'll show him who's Kari's guy! Then, Matt and TK sang together for the next verse.
"So, impossible as it may seem
You've got to fight for every dream
Cos who's to know which one you let go
Would have made you complete"
Matt nodded at TK, who took the next verse. As he sang the next verse, he kept looking over at Kari, his blue eyes locking with her brown eyes.
"Well, for me it's waking up beside you
To watch the sunrise on your face
To know that I can say 'I love you'
At any given time or place"
Kari nearly fainted when he sang, "I love you," supposedly right at her. He loves me back! He honestly loves me back!! Matt took over from there, looking right at Mimi.
"It's little things that only I know
Those are the things that make you mine
And it's like flying without wings
Cos you're my special thing
I'm flying without wings"
Mimi blew him a kiss as the two brothers took the final verse together.
"And you're the place my life begins
And you'll be where it ends
I'm flying without wings
And that's the joy you bring
I'm flying without wings"
The entire crowd cheered for the brothers as they finished and bowed. Matt then stood up and waved at TK before applauding his brother. TK took one last bow before replacing the microphone, gave Matt a high five, and walked offstage.
Willis decided to make his move, but Kari rushed away from him, heading for the stage. TK saw her and walked quickly to meet her. Once they were close enough to each other, he said, "Kari, I meant every word I-."
"Takeru Takaishi, shut up and kiss me already!" Once she said that, Kari wrapped her arms around TK's neck and pulled him into a passionate kiss, which he slowly returned after recovering from slight shock. The moment was ended abruptly, however, when Willis came up and pulled them apart, putting himself between them and holding Kari by the arm.
Davis was watching them and his eyes went wide as he saw Willis move. Hold on, TK! Here comes the cavalry! Not bothering to come up with a strategy, he rushed towards his friends.
Willis smiled evilly at TK. "Okay, you had your fun... but now leave me and Kari alone! WE'LL show you how a kiss is properly done!" With that said, he grabbed Kari's other arm and tried to pull her into a kiss. However, TK grabbed his arm in a tight grip, making him look at him again. "Is there a problem, TK?"
"There is a problem." All three looked to see Li grab Willis's other arm and tear it off Kari fiercely. "And I'm looking at him. This punk bothering you, TK?"
TK smiled at Li while freeing Kari's other arm. "No, Li, but he is bothering my date."
Willis fumed at Li. "And just who do you think you are?" he said as he flung his free fist at Li, who quickly got behind him and twisted his other arm behind his back.
Davis finally reached them, but when he saw that someone else was handling the situation, he relaxed a bit. Whoever this guy is, I'm glad he's on our side.
Li's facial expression was still hard. "Let's take this outside, shall we? TK, tell Sakura she'll find me in front of the building." Not waiting for a response, he led Willis out into the streets. TK, kari, Sakura, and the others followed them, where they watch Li release Willis calmly.
The blond angrily faced Ki, who bowed and said, "My name is Li, and TK happens to be a good friend of mine. Therefore, I demand that you apologize to him and his date, then go your own way." Willis wasn't scared at all. His anger now grew. "I don't care who you are! I've waited for Davis to give up on Kari, and no one is gonna stand in my way! Not Davis, not TK, and especially not you!"
Li sighed as he blocked a punch from Willis and quickly touched a certain spot on his neck. Willis immediately fell to the sidewalk, out cold. Li shook his head. "How I hate it when they can't be reasoned with."
Sakura smiled and rushed to hug Li. "Thank you soooo much, Li-chan! That jerk was making Takeru and Kari upset all evening. I'm so glad you came to visit!"
TK smiled at his two friends. "So, when did this happen? Last time I checked, you two were ready to kill each other."
Stories were exchanged as the group walked home. Matt and Mimi were the first to leave since they were still on a date. Davis then left, too, but not before apologizing to TK and congratulating him for winning Kari's heart. Cody, Yolei, and Ken went on home when they reached Kari's building, but Li and Sakura waited outside as TK escorted Kari to her apartment. They had been holding hands all the way from the youth center, and neither wanted to let go when they reached Kari's door.
TK looked at her and smiled. "I love you, Kari."
Kari smiled back lovingly. "I love you, too, Takeru." They kissed once more before Kari went in her apartment and TK went back to Li and Sakura to walk home.
"So," Li said while holding Sakura's arm in the other. "Kari's the reason you haven't written or called Sakura in all this time? She's not bad, but I know someone better."
Sakura lightly hit him. "Now, now! Don't insult the girl TK loves. You don't see him insulting me, do you?"
Li left the two at their building, and then went on his way. TK and Sakura said goodnight to each other and went to their rooms. TK immediately checked his e-mail and was surprised that Kari had just sent him a message. He read it to himself:
"I told Tai about Willis, and he said he'd take care of it tomorrow. Mom still wants to know if you can come over for dinner on Thursday, and so do I. Please say you will. Can't stop thinking about you now, but love you lots.
"Love, Kari.
"PS: You certainly have some interesting friends from back home."
She should be glad Madison that didn't drop by. She's have recorded everything Sakura or I did, as usual. TK then began to write Kari back.
THE END
Notes: Sorry to all you Willis/Wallace fans out there. I needed a bad guy for this and I felt like giving Davis a break this time. And to you Li/Shaoran fans, I'm sorry I didn't show more of him. I hardly watch Cardcaptors since so much is edited from the original series, and I haven't seen him in the subtitled DVDs yet...
Also, I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE CHARACTERS!!!! That also includes the song "Flying Without Wings," which is featured on the "Pokemon the movie 2000" soundtrack. I forget the name of the people who own it, but I know I don't own the song.
Robster80: Now the third and final part of my Digimon/Cardcaptor Sakura fic series!
Tai: YOU PAIRED KARI WITH WILLIS!? I'M GONNA KILL YOU-!
R80: ANESTHETIC!
Tai: Annie-who?
(Joe pops up and hits Tai over the head with a mallet.)
Joe: He's out.
R80: I'll see you get a raise for that. Now, put him to bed and tell TK and Kari to get ready!
Li: Hey, R80! Now?
R80: No, Li. Not until after the song.
Li: But Kari sang in the last part-.
R80: TK's song, you dope!
Li: Oops! My bad.
R80: Oh, what the heck! Get ready; you're on in about... (Checks his watch) 10 seconds!
Li wandered around the streets of Odaiba, looking for Sakura. Her father and Mrs. Takaishi said that she and TK went sight-seeing with some friends a while ago, he thought. But I've checked the most likely hot spots in town they would go to...
Suddenly, he came across a youth center, with a large sign outside that said "Karaoke Night tonight!" Might as well try here...
********************************************************************************
"Let's go, Matt!" TK grabbed his older brother's hand and led them towards the booths. Kari had just sung to him of her feelings, and now he would do the same to her. The fact that Willis had his grimy arms around her most of the evening fueled his determination.
Willis watched them go, still holding Kari in his arms. "What's with him? Don't tell me he's gonna sing?"
Mimi glared at him, along with Kari and the others. "No, he and Matt are going to sing. 'You have a problem with that?"
"Not at all. I see this as TK publicly humiliating himself and his brother in one swoop. But, if Kari doesn't want to torture herself by listening-."
"I'd like to hear him sing, Willis," Kari stated plainly. "He is my best friend." Though we may be more than that after tonight, if he feels the same way I do.
Willis, however, was thinking differently. After tonight, she'll never want to see that loser ever again. Not if I can help it!
The crowd cheered as they recognized Matt coming up on stage with TK. He spoke into the spare microphone the DJ had given him and hushed the crowd. "Thank you, everyone! I have a special treat for all of you tonight, because I'm going to do a duet with my kid brother. So, let's give a round of applause to my brother TK!"
The crowd roared with cheers as Matt waved his hand at TK, who blushed a bit. Sakura, Kari, and Mimi were cheering the loudest of all. Willis just smirked, thinking the audience wouldn't be cheering for long. Ken, Davis, Yolei, and Cody had decided to cover the four exits in case Willis tried to get Kari out during the song or afterward. They, too, cheered for their friend. Li, who had just entered, smiled warmly when he saw TK onstage. That means Sakura can't be too far off.
TK took the mike on stage and said, "Thanks, everyone! And thank you, too, Matt. Before we begin, I'd like to dedicate this next song to a very special friend whom I have known for about five years now. This song goes out to miss Kari Kamiya." Just then, the music kicked in as TK began to sing and Willis began to glare.
"Everybody's looking for that something
One thing that makes it all complete
You find it in the strangest places
Places you never knew it could be
Some find it in the face of their children
Some find it in their lover's eyes
Who can deny the joy it brings
When you've found that special thing
You're flying without wings"
TK looked at Matt, who then took over, much to the delight of most of the girls in the crowd. They didn't think TK was bad, but they had never heard of him before. In truth, though, people thought he was just as good as Matt.
"Some find it sharing every morning
Some in their solitary lives
You'll find it in the words of others
A simple line can make you laugh or cry
You'll find it in the deepest friendship
The kind you cherish all your life
And when you know how much that means
You've found that special thing
You're flying without wings"
Li was astonished. I never knew TK could sing, let alone his brother! His eyes then found Sakura and he quietly made his way to her, though she didn't notice him.
Kari seemed to absorb the song as she watched TK. Even though he wasn't singing some parts of the song, she thought he was wonderful standing up there. Willis continued to glare at TK, his fingernails digging into his arms and shirtsleeves. Now I see why Davis had trouble with this guy! He thinks he's so soave... well just wait until he finishes. I'll show him who's Kari's guy! Then, Matt and TK sang together for the next verse.
"So, impossible as it may seem
You've got to fight for every dream
Cos who's to know which one you let go
Would have made you complete"
Matt nodded at TK, who took the next verse. As he sang the next verse, he kept looking over at Kari, his blue eyes locking with her brown eyes.
"Well, for me it's waking up beside you
To watch the sunrise on your face
To know that I can say 'I love you'
At any given time or place"
Kari nearly fainted when he sang, "I love you," supposedly right at her. He loves me back! He honestly loves me back!! Matt took over from there, looking right at Mimi.
"It's little things that only I know
Those are the things that make you mine
And it's like flying without wings
Cos you're my special thing
I'm flying without wings"
Mimi blew him a kiss as the two brothers took the final verse together.
"And you're the place my life begins
And you'll be where it ends
I'm flying without wings
And that's the joy you bring
I'm flying without wings"
The entire crowd cheered for the brothers as they finished and bowed. Matt then stood up and waved at TK before applauding his brother. TK took one last bow before replacing the microphone, gave Matt a high five, and walked offstage.
Willis decided to make his move, but Kari rushed away from him, heading for the stage. TK saw her and walked quickly to meet her. Once they were close enough to each other, he said, "Kari, I meant every word I-."
"Takeru Takaishi, shut up and kiss me already!" Once she said that, Kari wrapped her arms around TK's neck and pulled him into a passionate kiss, which he slowly returned after recovering from slight shock. The moment was ended abruptly, however, when Willis came up and pulled them apart, putting himself between them and holding Kari by the arm.
Davis was watching them and his eyes went wide as he saw Willis move. Hold on, TK! Here comes the cavalry! Not bothering to come up with a strategy, he rushed towards his friends.
Willis smiled evilly at TK. "Okay, you had your fun... but now leave me and Kari alone! WE'LL show you how a kiss is properly done!" With that said, he grabbed Kari's other arm and tried to pull her into a kiss. However, TK grabbed his arm in a tight grip, making him look at him again. "Is there a problem, TK?"
"There is a problem." All three looked to see Li grab Willis's other arm and tear it off Kari fiercely. "And I'm looking at him. This punk bothering you, TK?"
TK smiled at Li while freeing Kari's other arm. "No, Li, but he is bothering my date."
Willis fumed at Li. "And just who do you think you are?" he said as he flung his free fist at Li, who quickly got behind him and twisted his other arm behind his back.
Davis finally reached them, but when he saw that someone else was handling the situation, he relaxed a bit. Whoever this guy is, I'm glad he's on our side.
Li's facial expression was still hard. "Let's take this outside, shall we? TK, tell Sakura she'll find me in front of the building." Not waiting for a response, he led Willis out into the streets. TK, kari, Sakura, and the others followed them, where they watch Li release Willis calmly.
The blond angrily faced Ki, who bowed and said, "My name is Li, and TK happens to be a good friend of mine. Therefore, I demand that you apologize to him and his date, then go your own way." Willis wasn't scared at all. His anger now grew. "I don't care who you are! I've waited for Davis to give up on Kari, and no one is gonna stand in my way! Not Davis, not TK, and especially not you!"
Li sighed as he blocked a punch from Willis and quickly touched a certain spot on his neck. Willis immediately fell to the sidewalk, out cold. Li shook his head. "How I hate it when they can't be reasoned with."
Sakura smiled and rushed to hug Li. "Thank you soooo much, Li-chan! That jerk was making Takeru and Kari upset all evening. I'm so glad you came to visit!"
TK smiled at his two friends. "So, when did this happen? Last time I checked, you two were ready to kill each other."
Stories were exchanged as the group walked home. Matt and Mimi were the first to leave since they were still on a date. Davis then left, too, but not before apologizing to TK and congratulating him for winning Kari's heart. Cody, Yolei, and Ken went on home when they reached Kari's building, but Li and Sakura waited outside as TK escorted Kari to her apartment. They had been holding hands all the way from the youth center, and neither wanted to let go when they reached Kari's door.
TK looked at her and smiled. "I love you, Kari."
Kari smiled back lovingly. "I love you, too, Takeru." They kissed once more before Kari went in her apartment and TK went back to Li and Sakura to walk home.
"So," Li said while holding Sakura's arm in the other. "Kari's the reason you haven't written or called Sakura in all this time? She's not bad, but I know someone better."
Sakura lightly hit him. "Now, now! Don't insult the girl TK loves. You don't see him insulting me, do you?"
Li left the two at their building, and then went on his way. TK and Sakura said goodnight to each other and went to their rooms. TK immediately checked his e-mail and was surprised that Kari had just sent him a message. He read it to himself:
"I told Tai about Willis, and he said he'd take care of it tomorrow. Mom still wants to know if you can come over for dinner on Thursday, and so do I. Please say you will. Can't stop thinking about you now, but love you lots.
"Love, Kari.
"PS: You certainly have some interesting friends from back home."
She should be glad Madison that didn't drop by. She's have recorded everything Sakura or I did, as usual. TK then began to write Kari back.
THE END
Notes: Sorry to all you Willis/Wallace fans out there. I needed a bad guy for this and I felt like giving Davis a break this time. And to you Li/Shaoran fans, I'm sorry I didn't show more of him. I hardly watch Cardcaptors since so much is edited from the original series, and I haven't seen him in the subtitled DVDs yet...
Also, I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE CHARACTERS!!!! That also includes the song "Flying Without Wings," which is featured on the "Pokemon the movie 2000" soundtrack. I forget the name of the people who own it, but I know I don't own the song.