A/N: Finally! Chapter 4 is done! Sorry for the lengthy wait; I've been back a college, not much in the mood to right fanfics and when the Easter holidays came around, I forgot I said I'd upload some chapters. I have college work to be doing though, with an assignment deadline for the Tuesday we should return (have no sections that day) and a design deadline for the Wednesday... So I need get working on them. Once I've finished everything, I'll try and type lots of chapters for you guys!

Anyways, enough of my excuses; thanks to though who have read, reviewed and enjoyed!

Summary: After Ray's little episode and seconded near death experience, he and the other Bladebreakers move in together in a BBA house located in England! When everything seems perfect and happy for them, paradise come crumbling down, when four feared bladers move in with them!

Disclaimer: Don't own Beyblade or any of its Characters!

Those who are now left, I hope that you enjoy!

Chapter 4

The Truth

It was late, later then they had planned to call it a night, with the busy schedule they had tomorrow. Kai and the Demolition Boys were due in court at approximately 10 am, with the convictions still going on for Bio-Volt, though before hand, Tala had decided that the five of them would go for breakfast with Ray. Once court was adjourned, they had to talk to Mr. Dickenson about what will happen next, after which, they will be free and plans had been made. They would have lunch; do some shopping (Tala's instance) and then find a theme park for Ian. They are getting up at 9 to start their days and it was already 1:30; sleeping arrangements hadn't been sorted.

"T-a-l-a!" Spencer was annoyed; he'd said that Kai and Ray would stay in Tala's room and Tala would stay with Bryan, but Tala just wasn't having it. "It's a logical arrangement."

"Could put kitten wi' Bryan and Tala could share wi' Kai," Ian said as he through mixed nuts into his mouth. "That'd work."

"So Bryan, what did you do to make Tala scared of you?" Kai questioned as he looked at Bryan with a manipulative look.

"I thought Tala just turned chicken," Bryan shrugged, knowing the game Kai was playing.

"I am not a chicken!" Tala yelled.

"This comes from the guy scared of the dark," Kai pointed out with an evil smirk.

"I am not scared of the dark! That was when I was 8!" Tala defended himself, red from embarrassment.

"And you still are; it was only three months ago when you crawled into my bed because you were scare of the dark," Bryan pointed out.

"I wasn't scared of the dark!" Tala yelled. "Someone was outside my window!"

"This is the fourth floor Tala," Spencer informed his delusional redheaded friend.

"Tala's a chicken who's scared of the dark!" Ian sang with laughter.

"Lies!" Tala exclaimed. "Quit picking on me!"

"Really?" Kai questioned. "Prove it to us; right now where we stand it seems that you're scared of Bryan."

"Behave and share a room with Bryan," Spencer ordered. "If you do, then I'll make them stop calling you a coward Tala; take it or leave it."

"You're all evil!" Tala yelled. "I'm not a coward, so you have a deal!"

"Is that what you really think of Tala?" Ray questioned Kai, from his position on the bed.

"Not really," Kai replied as he shut the door and leaned against it. "But something's up, that I do think. Tala's had no problem before with sharing with Bryan."

"You were younger though right?"

"When Tala first joined us, he was petrified, as would be expected. There were five to three beds; Spencer and Ian always shared and Tala would switch from me to Bryan and those beds were smaller than these (though we were smaller too)," Kai explained. "Eventually, Tala must have just gotten that use to sharing a bed that he can rarely sleep on his own. I was taken out of Balkov Abbey about a year and three months ago and Tala still refused to sleep on his own."

"A lot of things can happen over a year."

"I know, but it was still the same. Because of what the Abbey believe, Tala was forced to sleep in his own bed sometimes, when we knew that there were going to be searches. According to Spencer, it's only been the last four months that Tala's slept in his own bed, unless something has really scared him – but he hasn't slept properly, they know that."

"Oh..."

"Earlier, you said something about your live just being an illusion Ray; why?"

"..."

"Ray, you can talk to me or a complete stranger; we informed Mr. Dickenson about you running out into the blizzard and I talk to him in privet about you attitude... Many of us have and everyone is worried. So you can talk to me or I'll talk to Mr. Dickenson who will probably make sure you see..."

"I don't want to talk to a stranger..."

"So talk to me."

"Open the door Kai..."

"Tala..." Kai sighed as he opened the door to reveal a sulky Tala. "So you're..."

"No!"

"He's claimed that he forgot to feed his fish," Bryan said, appearing behind the redhead with a doubtful look.

"What fish?" Kai questioned.

"Exactly what I said," Bryan replied as Tala opened the wardrobe and pulled a round glass bowl out of it.

"Meet Bubbles and Flipper," Tala introduced his two goldfish, sounding a little childish with a grin plastered to his face. Sitting them on the floor, he pulled some fish food out and sprinkled some into the bowl.

"You have fish... in your wardrobe?" Bryan asked bewildered.

"Yes, so Bio-Volt didn't find them," Tala informed.

"How long have you had them?" Kai asked.

"Erm... I think just before you came back to Russia," Tala replied.

"Why?" Bryan asked.

"Because they found Kai... my bird," Tala replied.

"You had a bird named Kai?" Ray asked.

"Voltaire had just taken Kai way and I missed him so I brought a bird... I didn't even get him to my room! Poor Kai!" Tala pouted as he put the fish back. "They also found the others... Spick, he was a Puppy, Fluffy was a kitten and Cheeky was a monkeys; they are definably bad choice when you're trying to hide them."

"Monkey..." Kai and Bryan questioned bewildered.

"Why not keep your goldfish out now Tala?" Ray said.

"Oh! I can now can't I!" Tala exclaimed. "Hoppy (rabbit), Sir Sleepalot (hamster), Tatters (rat) and Squeaks (mouse) were better chooses, but they were found too! I don't see why I couldn't have a pet."

"I remember taking a tiger cub home once," Ray said, thoughtfully. "Mr. Menace took it away, even though I told him that the cub was alone... I don't like being alone and I bet that cub felt the same too!"

"Who's Mr. Menace?" Tala asked.

"Mr. Menace and Mr. Gun worked at the orphanage my mam dumped me at..." Ray replied before biting his lower lip.

"You're parents abandoned you?" Tala asked.

"No..." Ray said hesitantly.

"You said you were dumped at an orphanage," Bryan pointed out.

"By my mam... I can't remember what happened to my dad," Ray said. "I remember that she suddenly said that I wasn't allowed to see my dad anymore then left me at an orphanage in White Tiger Hill the very next day."

"Aww, poor kitty!" Tala said and he sat next to Ray, pulling the raven haired teen into an embrace.

"She says you're not allowed to see your father again then abandons you," Kai mulled aloud. "Who does that?"

"Kon's mother obviously," Bryan said. "Come on, it's late and we have to be up in the morning." With that Bryan left, with Tala in toe.

"Kai, do you think either of my parents remembers me?" Ray asked after Kai shut the door.

"I couldn't say; I don't the reasons behind what happened. Though seeing as you said you originally came from outside of White Tiger Hills, I wouldn't be too hopeful that your mother does remember you."

"Do you think in several weeks you'd remember me?"

"Of course; why?"

"I feel like I'm someone invisible and easily forgotten... I ran a way once and was gone for a whole month and no-one noticed... I just wanted someone to care and come looking for me but no-one did... When I went back, they were like 'who are you'. I got punished because the other children at the orphanage pointed out that I hadn't been doing my chores... That's all they noticed..."

"I came looking when you ran away this time Ray and carried on till I found out that Tala found you. Everyone's worried and when Max, Tyson and Kenny got back to Japan they wanted to come straight back here. They all had to leave due to their families."

"...Everyone always forgets me Kai, that's the way my life has always been... I don't want to be forgotten again..." Tears began to roll down Ray face, as Kai sat next to the raven haired teen and pulled him into his arms.

"You're a world class blader now Ray; you've been in a World Tournament and won it too. You also helped to reveal and take Bio-Volt down. You've made friends during our time as the Bladebreakers and made good friends, you're not going to be forgotten by them. Years and years will pass before then, but when they look at a photo with you in, they'll remember."

"How do you know though?"

"Trust me Ray; they won't be able to forget you."

"..."

"Come on, dry your eyes, it's time to sleep."

"You're not acting like you did during the tournament Kai."

"Tala's already ripped the wall down that divided us from you, so I have no reason to."

"Would you still act the same with everyone else?"

"Of course, which reminds me; you'll need to talk to Max later."

A/N: Okay so that is the end of chapter 4! I hope that you enjoyed the chapter; review and let me know!

Do you want to know the ages of the characters? I think I need to add them in... They will come later in the story; I'll put them in the top Authors note at a later date, when they become more important I think.