Digimon Fan Fiction ❯ Saved By Love ❯ A Romanic Picnic For Kindness ( Chapter 3 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

Chapter 3: A Romanic Picnic For Kindness

Surprise? Ken hated surprises. Ken sighed inwardly. No, that's not true. It's not that Ken hated surprises. It was mostly due to the fact of not knowing. Ever since he stop being the Kaiser and after his father's unexpected attack, Ken feared the unknown. That unknown always led to darkness and that's what scared him.

That darkness was always around him. It was around him when he was evil. It was around him when he was broken and lost last year. His father had broken him just like his Kaiser side had. Ken always found himself looking around his shoulder because of this.

He was afraid. There was no denying that. The darkness always made him feel like he was drowning in a sea of loneliness and pain. That type of darkness always reminded him of the Dark Ocean.

Ken involuntary shudder at the thought of that awful ocean. The Dark Ocean is a dark and scary place. It is filled with strange and scary shadow creatures that look like digimon. That place is filled with so much evil that digimon like Daemon and Dragomon now occupies that place.

Ken felt himself tense up when he felt something warm travel against his back and land on his waist. Ken shudder at the gesture. Ken then realized that he was being pulled closer towards someone. Yama?

"Relax Ken! It's just me." Yamato reassured him.

Easy for you to say! You're not the one blindfolded and in the total dark, he thought bitterly. The darkness made Ken feel uneasy and being blindfolded didn't help with his uneasiness.

"Relax, Ken. I promise the surprise is not bad. In fact you'll like it." Yamato said cheerfully, maybe a little too cheerfully. Ken was suspicious now. If it wasn't for the fact that he was blindfolded, Ken would have smacked Yamato or maybe have him chased by a wild Tyrannomon. Yes. The Tyrannomon chase sounded more satisfying but he would never do that in reality. Ken decided to sound annoyed instead, as if he was ready to murder the older blond.

"Really? Do tell!" Ken replied back with sarcasm and anger in his voice. Hoping this would hide his uneasiness from Yamato. Yamato tighten his grip on Ken waist and pulls him closer.

"Really Ken! I mean it! You're going to love my surprise for you. I've being working on this surprise for three weeks now. Today is going to be a special day that you will remember forever!"

If it wasn't for the fact that Ken had blindfold on, Yamato would have seen Ken's amethyst eyes go wide in surprise. Three weeks? What have you been doing Yama? It must be something big if he put that much time into it. I wonder what it is? Ken wondered to himself momentarily forgetting he was supposed to be annoyed with his boyfriend.

Ken remained quiet the rest of the way. He was processing what Yamato had said. He couldn't figure out what his Yama was up to. It both frustrated him and exhilarated him. Ken didn't like that Yamato was keeping him in the dark. However, he couldn't help but feel happy. Yamato put so much time and effort into this surprise for him. Yamato was trying to make Ken happy and Ken felt grateful. He couldn't stay mad at Yamato knowing that he put so much time into this.

Ken dropped the matter and shifted his attention to something else. Ken listened to his surroundings to get at least some insight of where he was. Ken listened to Yamato's heavy breathing. Yamato was busy maneuvering him around, since he was, unfortunately, blindfolded. Ken tried to push that wonderful, distracting sound of Yamato's breathing aside. He needed to listen to something else. Anything else.

A light breeze playfully tossed his hair back and forth. The feel of the wind felt nice against his sensitive skin. It felt cool to the touch and very soothing to one who is feeling uneasy.

That's it the wind! Ken thought joyfully. He must listen to the wind. The wind will give him the answer he seeks.

Ken listened to the playful wind as they continued walking. Ken could hear the wind rustle the branches and leaves. He could feel and hear something snapping under his feet as they walked. He could, even, hear the buzzing wings of some insect digimon flying among the trees...

Wait. Branches? Leaves? Snapping? Buzzing? Was he in a forest?

Ken pondered that option for a moment. It made sense. There was a path near Primary Village that leads to a forest that Ken has never explored before. He wondered many times what emerged at the end of the path, once you were out of the forest. Ken never got a chance to do that himself though. He had... issues that he needed to take care of first.

Ken felt butterflies in his stomach. Looks like he was going to find out what was at the end of the path after all. Was this Yamato surprise? Or was there something bigger he had yet to figure out?

Suddenly Yamato forced him to a stop. The surrounding area felt damp for some reason. Ken could hear water in the distance. Curious about their surroundings and wondering why they stopped so abruptly? He asked, "Yama-chan? Why did we stop? Are we here?" Ken couldn't keep the curiousness out of his voice.

Yamato chuckled happily. "Just about."

Before Ken was able to formulate his next question. Yamato guided him forward a few feet before having him settling down on something soft. Ken's hand brushed the soft material lightly. The soft material reminded Ken of the cotton picnic blanket Yamato had at his house. Ken began to wonder if he was sitting on that very blanket. Were they having a picnic of some kind? If so, what's the reason behind it? Is it Yamato birthday? No. His birthday is not for a couple months. It definitely wasn't Ken's birthday. His birthday was in a couple weeks. So what was it then?

Ken pulled from his thoughts when warm, kind hands touched his shoulders from behind him. "Ken." Ken wheeled himself not to shiver as Yamato's warm breath caressed the sensitive part of his neck.

"Yes, Yama?" He choked.

"I'm going to take the blindfold off now, but you need to close your eyes and keep it closed until I tell you to open them. Understand?"

Ken didn't trust his voice at the moment. He was trying to keep himself under control. He didn't want Yamato to know that his body was desperate to be touched, desperate to be loved and explored by familiar hands. Ken had dreamt of Yamato's body against his. He dreamt of the things he might do and not do. He dreamt it all.

Ken snapped out of his thoughts. Control. He needed control. He simply nodded and waited for Yamato to remove the unwanted blindfold. Instead of removing it right away, Yamato began to trace the sensitive part of Ken's neck.

Ken gasped at Yamato's touch. His body started to shiver in anticipation. Ken couldn't stop his body from reacting. He longed for this for months. He realized he wanted more.

Ken felt one of Yamato's hands on the back of his neck. Warm fingers traced the scar there; with the occasional playful twirling and tugging of his navy blue color locks. Ken's breathing quickened as Yamato's other hand traveled down the front of his shirt. Ken felt his mind starting to go into a haze as Yamato's hand slid under his shirt and traveled up and up and up. Ken leaned back so that his trembling body was resting on his lover. He tried to think through the haze of pleasure he found himself in, but that was next to impossible.

All of his senses were telling him to relax and enjoy this moment he was having with his boyfriend. That Yamato's magical touch will chase all of his current worries and uneasiness away. Ken thought that actually sounded nice. Maybe he would relax and enjoy Yamato's touches. Besides, it wasn't like he could get away from them; not that he wanted to. Ken was feeling very comfortable and safe in Yamato's embrace. He rested his head on his Yama's shoulder enjoying the sensations that was coursing throughout his body.

A soft moan left Ken's lips when Yamato started to play with his right nipple. Intense pleasure shot through his body and it was absolutely amazing. Ken moaned a little louder signaling his boyfriend that he wanted more. Yamato chuckled as he shifted his body away from him. Ken began to whimper when his boyfriend's hands left his body. He enjoyed the embrace he and his boyfriend were in. He didn't want the amazing sensation to end.

Ken felt disappointed when Yamato was no longer touching him. He figured that Yamato was making sure he wasn't having any negative reactions to their make out session. Ken didn't think he gave any indication of a bad reaction. He wasn't having any flashbacks, which was a good thing. His flashbacks were nothing but horrifying. Being force to relive his abuse, feeling every hit, hearing every hateful word, over and over again was like hell and he hated it.

He hated waking up in the middle of the night screaming and crying from varies nightmares of his abuse. His poor grandmother has enough problems to worry about. She is a highly wealthy entrepreneur, who owns and runs a multibillion-dollar company. She didn't need someone who is broken and fragile, who always needs to be taken care of. Yet, she's always there to comfort him when he is scared and upset, always there to spoil him with sweets and love, always there to be the mother figure he always dreamed of having. She is always there for him and him alone. Maybe he will get better after all, not now but someday.

Ken felt his body stiffen when two warm hands grabbed his shoulder from the front and gently pushed him down on the soft blanket. He shifted a little to get more comfortable on the blanket before Yamato laid down on top of him. Ken mentally smiled as Yamato capture his lips. It was obvious he was at the mercy of his boyfriend's "love treatment"; he didn't care one bit. He was feeling too good to care about his problems and nervousness.

Yamato sucked and swept his tongue on Ken's lips repeatedly before seeking entrance. Ken parted his lips, immediately, allowing their tongues to play. Ken loved his boyfriend so much. Moments like this made it seem like nothing bad ever happened to him. That his father and mother never did all those awful things to him that led to the beginning of his fall from grace. That his parents never abused him over and over again until he was the obedient and respectful son that they wanted; that their action was what led him to the creation of the Digimon Kaiser.

A moan escaped from the back of his throat as his boyfriend hit that one spot that made him forget all his worries. A few minutes later, Yamato broke the passionate kiss when they both needed some well-needed air. Ken smiled at his boyfriend. He couldn't remember the last time he felt this happy or lasted this long without a flashback of some kind. Not that he wanted a flashback of any of his unfortunate encounters with his parents.

Yamato breath tickled Ken's neck as he spoke. "No flashback?"

"No, Yama-chan. No, flashback." Ken replayed smiling sweetly at his boyfriend.

"Good, then in that case I think I'll do this." He murmured before kissing Ken's neck gently. Ken gave a sigh of content as Yamato slowly kissed and sucked his neck. He wasn't expecting such a simple touch to make him feel like he was melting in a puddle of pleasure. Though, if Yamato kept this up Ken was going to have a whole bunch of love bites on his neck.

He felt himself shiver in fear as Yamato started to unbutton his shirt. What was he doing? What was he doing? Yamato can't see him like this. He can't see his damaged body from years of abuse. There were too many scars; too many memories. Ken couldn't help but feel ashamed of those scars and bruises on his body. They were a constant reminder that he was weak, helpless, and broken. His father always said he was weak, that he was nothing but a burden. He even said that Yamato would leave him when he realized how pathetic and useless he really was, when Ken's parents showed up at the mansion yesterday, along with their usual insults. But would Yamato really do that? Would he really toss him aside just like his father said? Maybe? Maybe not? He wouldn't know, he was too afraid to find out.

Ken panicked when Yamato unbutton the third button. "Yamato...Stop!"

Yamato's hands stopped unbuttoning immediately. "Hey, it's okay. I'm not going to hurt you."

Ken felt his tears building up, threatening to fall. "I know, I know! It's just...It's just...you can't!" He sobbed brokenly. I am pathetic.

"Ken-chan what's wrong? Please, love, tell me what's wrong?" Yamato's voice was gentle, as if trying to calm him down.

"You can't see me like this! You'll hate me! You'll leave me! I know you will! You wouldn't want to see my broken body! There's too many! Too many-" Ken mild hysteria was cut short when Yamato captured his lips, again. His lips were gentle, yet possessive. When the kiss broke Ken was a little calmer, but he was still scared.

"Ken, nothing in the world would make me hate you or leave you. I love you and I am well aware that your father did unimaginable things to you. Believe me when I tell you that I don't care. You could be blind or crippled for all I know and I would still love you." Ken felt the tug of the blindfold becoming loose. He blinked his eyes and stared into Yama's light blue eyes when the blindfold was gone. Yamato's eyes were filled with love and understanding. "Understand, love?"

Ken tried to blink away his tears before they started to fall. "Yes. I understand." Yamato smiled and peck his lips lightly before pulling way. Yamato smiled as his hands went back to his shirt. Many emotions were expressed on Yamato's face when his chest was exposed: shock, worry, anger, disgust, and finally sadness. Ken swallowed his fear down; afraid of what his boyfriend was thinking.

Yamato lightly traced his finger on a big bruise that was located near Ken's rib cage. Anger flashed through Yamato's eyes as he studied the black and blue bruising, along with older scars that was on Ken's body. Ken stifled a moan despite his body's protest for him to cry out in pain, when Yamato, accidentally, applied too much pressure.

Yamato must of saw Ken's face twist in pain, since he moved his fingers away from his bruises. "This one is fresh." He didn't form it as a question but Ken still nodded in response. "What did he do?" Ken breathed in a shaky breath. He really didn't want to talk about it, but he knew Yamato would not accept that. Ken knew his boyfriends actions a little too well. Whenever his wellbeing was involved Yamato would kidnap both Taichi (for moral support and restraint) and Daisuke (for his moral support and for being a "Ken expert") for some Ken confrontation. Ken hated those confrontations, since Daisuke always held him in a tight embrace as he sobbed uncontrollably. When his sobs subside, both he and Daisuke had to hold their laughter when they see a grinning Taichi, who always somehow gets on top of Yamato, stopping him from going "bastard hunting".

"Ken-chan?" Yamato's voice snapped Ken out of his thought. "It's okay if you don't want to talk about it now. It just angers me that he still goes after you even though you live with your grandmother now. I just wish the police can hurry up and find him already. I don't want you to get hurt again!"

Ken felt a pang of guilt wash over him. His Yama, his knight, was hurting just because his father was still abusing him, despite not living with him anymore. Ken couldn't fight the feeling that this was all his fault. Ken knew that it wasn't. He knew that his father and mother were wrong. They had to be! But were they really wrong to say that he was weak and pathetic, and clingy? They have been saying this ever since he was small. He couldn't understand why they didn't like him. Maybe he did do something wrong. Maybe he really was weak and pathetic and clingy and so very vulnerable. Was that why he has PTSD? Was that why he couldn't be by himself in public? Was that why Yamato took it upon himself to take care of him?

Tears fell from his eyes as more questions and denials formed in his head. He didn't know what to do anymore. There were so many questions that it confused him to the brink of insanity. What did he have to do to be whole and strong again?

For the third time that day Ken found himself sobbing on his knight's shirt. How can he stand to be around me? I'm so broken! Why are bad things always happening to me? Ken felt Yamato trace soothing circles on his back as he continued to sob. His boyfriend, his knight, always seemed to know how to make him feel better. Ken felt safe in Yamato's arms; yet, he couldn't stop his tears from spilling.

"I'm sorry! I'm so sorry! All of this is my fault!"

"Ken-chan, what are talking about? You haven't done anything wrong!"

"He said I was weak! He said that I was pathetic and clingy. He said it's my fault that you're hurting; that I'm the reason why I have PTSD and depression. They both told me that by stay with you I'm just proving to them that I'm weak and frail. But...but...that can't be true! I want to prove to Wormmon, to you, to Dai, to mama and papa that I'm not weak and frail. I don't want to be like this forever! I want to be strong! I want to get better, Yama! I want to be able to do the thing we used to do. I want to be able to live my life without fear. I want to feel safe again." Ken fell silent. He wanted so many things. So many things that he will never have. His father was right. He was weak. He caved in too quickly and spoke his fears. He was weak. He feared that he would never get better.

Ken continued to sob quietly for several more minutes before he finally did stop. Yamato simply held him as he spoke. He was thankful that Yamato didn't push him away or yell at him. He wasn't sure if he could handle anymore verbal abuse, even if it wasn't necessarily directed at him.

Ken pulled away a bit so he could breath; realizing he was in Yamato's lab. He didn't move very far since Yamato was still holding on to him in a comforting embraced. Ken rested his head on Yamato's chest and silently listened to Yamato's breathing and heartbeat as he waited for his boyfriend to speak again. Ken didn't say anything in fear of being reprimanded. Old habits are very hard to kill at times.

Ken found his knight's heartbeat starting to put him to sleep, when suddenly he felt a warm hand caress his cheek. "Ken, look at me?" Ken slowly opened his eyes when Yamato tilted his head up. Ken looked into Yamato's warm, inviting blue eyes. His eyes radiated calm, understanding and concern. "Ken, listen to me. Whatever your father and mother said to you is a lie. You don't need to prove anything because you are getting better. You being here with me on this beautiful day proves that you are getting better. You're not one hundred percent, but you are getting there. It's just going to take some time. Okay?" Ken nodded in understanding. "I know that you hate feeling weak with all those flashbacks and nightmares you get. But you need to remember that I will always be here. I will make sure you are safe and happy and free of fear." Yamato smiled. "That was the reason why I brought us here."

Ken blinked in confusion. "Here?"

Yamato shifted Ken off his lap so he can see the beautiful scenery around him. Ken gasped in awe. Ken found himself in some kind of cave. The cave made the place seem private and magical. What surprised him more was what was inside the cave. Inside the cave was a huge waterfall that flowed into a crystal blue lake. The lake was surrounded by a variety of plants and flowers that conceals it from the outside world. Throughout the cave Ken noticed clear blue crystals that, along the ground and walls of the cave, seem to illuminate the cave with natural light. Ken thought the sight was breath taking and magical. It was like there was a whole different world within this huge cave.

Ken turned to Yamato. "It's beautiful Yama! This is some surprise."

"Thought you might like it." He replied. "I had the same reaction when I found this place. This place is perfect for a romantic picnic. Don't you agree?"

Ken smiled shyly. "That sounds very nice Yama." Ken redirected his eyes back to the lake. It seemed like a dream come true. "I can't believe you've done all of this just for me!"

Yamato chuckled. "You mean everything to me. There isn't anything in the world that would stop me from making you happy." Ken felt his cheeks heat up. "Hungry?"

"Starving! Wormmon wouldn't let me eat anything all day. He wouldn't even let me have some of Grandma's famous green tea and chocolate chip cookies. I thought I was going to die of hunger!" Yamato smiled at the mentioned of Ken's grandmother. Miss. Ahyoka Mockingbird was a sweet and loving old woman. Ever since she got custody of Ken, she has been using every waking moment to teach him the way of the Cherokee people, since it appealingly skipped a few generations or so she says. However, Miss. Mockingbird had a very bad habit of spoiling her grandson (and his partner) with tons sweets and attention. In a way you would think she was trying to be the mother figure Ken never had and make sure he was totally loved and the center of her attention (despite Ken's protest).

Yamato pretended to sound upset. "God Ken! How on earth can I compete with your grandmother's 'ultra famous, Cherokee green tea and chocolate chip cookies'? Oh wait I know!" Yamato smiled while patting the picnic basket. "There's always my specialty dishes, dessert, and special event that I've prepared just for you." Ken noticed that Yamato had a tone in his voice that suggested that there was more than he was letting on.

"I guess there's more to this surprise then your telling me. Huh?" Ken voiced his thoughts out loud as he watched Yamato open the picnic basket that he had failed to notice before.

Yamato didn't answer. He simply smiled as he took out their food, drinks, and a candle and placed them on the blanket. As Yamato pulled out more items from the basket Ken noticed something behind Yamato. Curious, Ken shifted his position a little to try and get a better view of what he was hiding. Unfortunately, Yamato finished setting up before Ken got a good glimpse at what Yamato was hiding. Yamato looked up and gave him a smile that said 'I caught you staring at me, love'. Ken blushed a little more and quickly turn his head away.

Yamato laughed. "Ken? Here." Ken turned his head back to Yamato. In Yamato's hands was a beautiful bouquet of violet tulips. Yamato handed the bouquet to Ken. Ken accepted them graciously.

Ken's genuine smile crossed his face as he fought to keep back his tears. "T-thank you Yama! They're beautiful." After examining and sniffing the flowers scent Ken placed the bouquet next to him. On the blanket Ken saw two bento, two pairs of chopsticks, two cans of soda, and a lit candle in the middle of the blanket. Ken eyed the food in front of him. Yamato made one of his special meals that he only does for special occasions; which consist of seasoned vegetables, rice balls and sushi. Ken looked up to see Yamato looking back at him. "What's the occasion?"

Yamato smiled and replied with his own question. "Do you know what today is?"

Ken blinks in confusion. He slowly chewed on a piece of sushi as he thought over Yamato's question. He swallowed and slowly replied, "Ummm...Saturday."

Yamato nodded in agreement as he started to eat a seasoned vegetable. "Yes, today is Saturday. But that's not what I'm talking about."

"I don't understand, Yama." Ken said fully confused now.

"Well, today is a very special day." Yamato said thoughtfully. Ken lifted a navy blue brow in questioning curiosity. "Today, five months ago, your doctor and therapist diagnose that you were stable and healthy enough to participate in the dating world again." Ken chewed on some rice. "We've being a couple for five months now. So today is officially our five month anniversary. "

Ken eyes went wide in surprise. "What?! Anniversary?! Why didn't I know about this? Oh God! Did I forget?" Ken bowed his head in shame. "I'm a horrible boyfriend! How can I forget something so important?"

Yamato place his hand over his boyfriends and looked him in the eyes. "You're not a bad boyfriend. Your wonderful, Ken! The best! Beside you didn't know about our anniversary because I didn't tell you. That was part 2 of your surprise."

Ken sighed in relief. "How many parts are there?" He asked as he continued eating.

Yamato tilted his head to the slide. “Let's see. There's the location surprise. The flower/anniversary surprise, the present surprise, and finally the lover surprise.”

Ken put his chopsticks down and laughed softly. "That's a lot of surprises, Yama. You put a lot of thought into this." Ken said happily.

"Yup. And it's only going to get better." Yamato beamed as they continued eating.

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Yamato was glad to see Ken smiling and having a good time. It's been a long time since he was this happy. It satisfied him to know that his plan was working like a charm.

Yamato spend endless weeks coming up with a good plan to brighten Ken's day. He had planned every detail out with the digimon, Daisuke, and Taichi. The purpose of this surprise was to make Ken's day the best it can possibly be. Today was Ken's day and he was determined to make Ken the happiest person alive. However, he wasn't expecting the hell Ken went through yesterday and having three breakdowns all in one day, though.

Yamato watched his boyfriend's happy face as they ate dessert. For this special occasion Yamato prepare Ken's favorite dessert: chocolate cake with strawberry filling and Wormmon shaped sprinkles. Yamato loved the sparkle in Ken's eyes when he handed him the slice of cake. The Wormmon shaped sprinkles that cutely decorated the cake were Ken's favorite. Yamato smiled when Ken had that innocent look on his face as he ate his dessert. He seemed to be in absolute heaven.

He had to admit Ken was the most adorable human being in the Digital World. Ken had those little traits that made Yamato want him more and more. Yamato loved everything about his Ken. Yamato loves the way he looks when he pouts every time he's upset. He loves the innocent look he, unknowingly, shows when he absolutely happy or excited or even curious. He even loves how Ken is always eager to help him with his college work (even though he's still in high school). Yamato smiled. He loved Ken so much.

"Yama?" Yamato snapped out of his thought when Ken called his name.

"Yes?" Ken tilted his head in curiosity.

"Are you okay? You haven't eaten your cake. And you've been staring at me for the past ten minutes." Ken's spoke his soft voice sounding more curious than upset.

"I'm sorry. I can't help but stare. You're so cute and beautiful!" Pink tinted Ken's cheeks. After all this time Ken still couldn't accept a compliment. Yamato popped a spoonful of cake into mouth in satisfaction. Big mistake. Yamato put too much in his mouth and started choking.

Ken put down his dessert and rushed to Yamato's side. "Yamato are you okay?" Ken picked up Yamato's drink and offered it to him. Yamato looked up at Ken and took the offered drink. Yamato drank a few gulps to wash down the cake that was threatening to stay. Once the cake was washed down Yamato took a deep breath. He smiled sheepishly at his boyfriend when he saw the concern look Ken was giving him.

"I'm fine. Sorry love. I didn't mean to make you worry. I guess I took more than I could chew."

Ken gave Yamato a sigh of relief. "It's alright. Just be careful next time. Okay?"

"I will love. Now hurry up and finish your cake! I have something to show you." Yamato saw Ken's interests perk up at this.

"Really? What is it?" Yamato flashed him a smile.

"Sorry can't tell you. You're going to have to see it for yourself."

Ken frowned a little when he realized Yamato wasn't going to tell him anything. Ken shrugged his slim shoulders and crawled back to his side of the blanket and silently ate the rest of his dessert. When he finished he looked up to see Yamato finishing his dessert as well.

Yamato looked up and saw Ken looking at him. Their gazes caught for which seemed like an eternity. In that moment, Yamato saw the sparkle in Ken's eyes that showed his true emotions. For once in a very long time Yamato didn't see pain or fear. Instead, Ken's violet eyes were filled with life; that expressed his emotions of trust and love and total happiness.

Yamato felt his soul fill with joy. His plan to distract his love from his pain was working. Yamato flashed a victory smile at his boyfriend as he proceeded to stand. Ken gave him a confused look when Yamato walk towards him.

"Ready for your next surprise?" Yamato teased as he extended his hand to help his love up.

Ken rolled his eyes at Yamato. It was obvious Ken was amused. What was amusing to the Chosen Child of Kindness Yamato couldn't tell. Ken could have been amused by his teasing game or by his attempted at keeping his next surprise a secret. Well not really a secret. Ken was going to find out soon enough. Either way Yamato was going to enjoy seeing the look on Ken's beautiful face when he sees his presents.