Chapter 4 The sound of birds singing seemed to echo through the room from the open window. Kai screwed up his eyes, wishing to block out the sound. He had been awake for nearly half an hour, but had not stirred. He knew that his team was in the room, and as soon as he moved, they would ask what had happened. He had tried so hard to keep them safe, away from the truth. Yet had he not wanted to stop hiding, to reveal himself for who he was. If the truth had to be told, then why not now.

The voices of his team had died away, and a few minutes later, Kai heard the soft click of the door, signalling his team mates departure. Kai opened his eyes and glanced at the door. At least now, he didn't have to face them, not yet anyway. He sat up, turning towards the open window, and catching sight of his remaining team mate.

Ray sat patiently at the side of the window. He had waited behind after his team, suspicious of Kai's actions. Ray now faced Kai, unafraid of his reaction from being caught with his guard down. Kai got to his feet, unsure of what to do. He could not escape the room, but did not want to be questioned about the morning's incident. He tried to stop Ray from commenting, but to no avail.

'Hey Kai, you alright?' said Ray, looking nervously at Kai. 'Don't worry' he added, 'I won't ask what happened, you don't have to say anything.'

Kai did not respond, as he was quickly becoming agitated from being closed in the room. He hated hospitals, having spent a lot of his time in the Bio-Volt hospitals. Ray saw the warning signs, and left the room. He returned five minutes later, followed by a nurse. After a review of his health, it was agreed that it would be better for Kai if he was permitted to leave the hospital, and return to the hotel. Ray accompanied him back, but Kai was more concerned about his surroundings, as he kept check of where they were. Ray chose not to press the matter, and the pair walked back in silence.

Mr Dickenson sat at the hotel, surrounded by the three remaining Bladebreakers. They had just received a call from the hospital, informing them of their captain's return.

'Now boys, I think that it will be better if you leave Kai alone for now.'

'Don't worry sir,' smirked Tyson. 'We'll go easy on him.'

'You know what I mean Tyson. Don't start questioning him as he comes in through the door. I'm sure he'll answer all your questions when he's ready.'

'But sir, how can we not say anything after what happened. It's not as if we can just forget it. He was seriously injured, and we have to know who did it.'

As Tyson was speaking, Ray and Kai stepped in through the door. When he heard the subject, Kai tried to slip out of the door, but Ray blocked him. Tyson soon turned his attention to Kai, waiting for answers.

'There' no point in glaring at me,' sighed Kai 'I know what you want, but I'm not going to give you any answers. You may find out in time, but I won't tell you now.'

'Kai, you have to tell us,' moaned Tyson, 'Whoever did this to you is still out there!'

'No Tyson. This has nothing to do with you.'

'How can you say that. What if one of us gets attacked? Is that how you want us to find out?'

'You will not be harmed.'

'How can you say that?'

'It is your choice, but that is what I believe. It is not to do with you, and if you stay away, then you will not be harmed.'

'Stay away from where?'

'Just forget it, ok. I'll be back later.'

'But Kai, wait. You can't go back out there.'

Kai walked out of the door, ignoring Tyson's warning. He had to get out of there.