Author note: well here's chapter 4, i would of had it up sooner but i had afew problems :P


"Are you sure this is a good idea?" Bryan asked, eyeing Tala.

Tala ignored him and with an aggravated tut; Bryan then turned his attention to the old man, who walked out in front. He was supposedly leading them to the BBA headquarters, but Bryan had his reservations about him. He found it strange that the old man had obliged to help them, when so many others had refused, claiming that it was to dangerous to travel around, especially in broad daylight. Tala on the other hand, seemed happy to trust the old man, indeed he was doing his best to ignore all of Bryan's doubts.

"Do you reckon Spencer and Ian are okay?" Tala asked suddenly, distracting Bryan from his suspicions.

Bryan stared at him for a moment, trying to figure out whether Tala was trying to distract him from his mistrust or whether it was a genuine question, after what seemed like a long silence, he answered:

"Hope so"

Tala frowned and directed his gaze to the old man, who was still walking out in front and sighed. Three days had passed since they'd all been split up and in those three days, they'd travelled back to the spot where they'd last seen their team mates and the areas around that point. But no. They were no where to be found. It worried Tala a lot, not that he'd show this to Bryan, no, he'd keep his worries to him self. Even though the thoughts of their fates ate away at him and even though he tried to convince himself that they were okay, he couldn't help but imagine the worse case scenario. What if they'd been captured by the patrols? What if Boris had them? What if they were dead?

Deep in thought, he didn't realise that much of what he was thinking was being reflected in his facial expressions. Bryan, who had been watching Tala for the past 5 minutes, had witnessed expressions ranging from immense anger, to what resembled sadness.

"y'know" Bryan began. "I'm sure that there fine; they can take care of themselves"

"I suppose your right" Tala said, though he still wasn't completely sure.

"I am right" Bryan said with a rather forceful tone in his voice.

Tala smirked, Bryan was right, Spencer and Ian were more than capable of taking care of themselves, and it was a rather foolish waste of time worrying about them. There were still small slithers of doubt casting their shadows in his mind, but he ignored them. It was Bryan's turn to sigh this time, he to was worried about Spencer and Ian but not to the degree that Tala was. He was more worried about coming face, to face with ray and his friends. He felt a hot, white surge of anger as he thought back to their match and how Ray had stood so defiantly against him, he had crushed Ray eventually but it had taken him longer than he thought. Sure they were on the same side and fighting for the same cause but Bryan side felt a tremendous amount of hostility towards Ray and his team. He also couldn't help but resent Tala slightly in his willingness to turn to them for help, but then again did they have any other choice?

He began to silently war with himself over this question and was only brought to his senses when the soft patting of the old mans foot steps, suddenly came to a halt.

"Here we are!" the old man said brightly.

The buildings either side of the street had collapsed and formed a massive pile of bricks, mortar and a jumble of other things. It loomed above them and it was all they could do just to stare at it.

"A large pile of bricks……fantastic…" Bryan said, looking murderous.

"No…it's no the other side" the old man chirped.

"What?" said Tala blankly.

"The BBA building….it's on the other side" the old man elaborated. "Well, I have lead you to where you wanted to be, so I'll be on my way"

The old man began to stalk away, leaving them both staring after him. After he slipped out of sight they then turned their attention back to the great mound of debris, that block their passage. There was a few moments silence, before Tala issued something which resembled a laugh and said:

"We'd better get a move on then"

He then began to slowly scale the pile, Bryan scowling, then followed suit. He was careful about the placing of his feet and hands and slowly but surely dragged himself upwards. The sharp edges of the bricks and concrete dug into the palms of their hands, indeed they both had to stop from time to time and wipe the blood from their hands.

Finally they reached the top; both looked down at the building below. A large gapping whole lay in the front of the building, leaving it's contents for the world to see. The large sign, "BBA HQ" had fallen so that it lay at a tilt; there were also numerous holes in the roof. They were hampered slightly by the snow that began to fall thickly to the ground, as they made there way down the other side.

"Hn….looks cosy…" Bryan mumbled, as they reached the bottom.

Tala scowled at him, before turning to climb through the large hole. He let his eyes adjust to the darkness, he walk forward and whacked his leg off an up-turned table.

"For fuck sake!" he cried.

Bryan tried to stifle his laugher.

"It's not funny!" Tala snarled.

"Yes it is!" Bryan laughed.

Tala's scowl deepened and then turned away from Bryan and moved further into the belly of the building; Bryan however, hung back near the entrance, crouching down to examine all the artefacts that lay strewn on the floor. His attention soon became distracted by something else, a peculiar sound. At first it was only a shuffling noise, but it soon grew into what sounded like quick paced footsteps. He was very aware that it was getting closer to him and that it was coming up from behind, he waited for a moment, making sure the approaching person was within striking distance. With lightening fast reaction he turned and drew back his fist, ready to punch the being that was coming up behind him, right in the face, he caught himself, however, when the figure drew up into the light. Bryan's eyes widened and his lips pulled back into a silent snarl. They stood facing each other for a moment; Bryan forced his facial features in to a pained smirk, before saying:

"Kai"


Author note: like I said it took me a while to write this one, mainly because it's like an interlude before another "main" part. Anyway, thank you scriberofdoom for reviewing :D i'm glad you like it :) at least some one does...i know it sucks :( I love your ultimate parody though XD tis muchly funny!