I managed to get this chapter up as the holiday's here. But I got to do lots of revision, so sorry if I haven't got time to put up the rest of the other chapters for my other stories.

My cousin deleted this chapter while he was here yesterday.

xD Oh never mind, I have posted it back up now. R&R!

Note: Don't leave your computers on when your younger cousins are here. x

Disclaimer: I do not own beyblade or any of the characters except for my own and the plot. Plot's all mine. ;)

Enjoy reading!!!!

Tala's POV

I opened my eyes and looked wearily at the clock on the wall. The tick-tock of the clock was really soothing, somehow. I seriously felt like going back to sleep, if not for the fact that I have a feeling I'm going to have a talk with those three people outside soon. It was 6pm already; which meant that I had been sleeping for three hours already.

I got up and stared at the clock, remembering everything that had happened during this one short week since I appeared. So many things have happened and I'm not sure whether they're good or bad. Well, they're probably good for me and bad for them.

I got up and stretched before calmly walking over to the door. As I neared it, I heard Bryan, Spencer and Ian talking; discussing about me. Well, it was what I expected.

"What do you think we should do?" that was Spencer.

"I don't know. We should just let her stay here! Even if she's not Tala she is Tala's sister!" Ian. He was such a sweetie sometimes, really. If only he knew what I have done… would he still treat me this way?

"She may just be a phony! Besides, Tala didn't tell us that he had a sister," Always the defiant one, Bryan.

"We'll ask her to explain," Spencer, always so understanding and compassionate.

"Ya! We don't even know anything. Anyway, she must have her reasons for not telling us!" Ian said, excitedly. He's still a bit naïve; guess the abbey training did wear off, one way or another.

"Fine," Bryan muttered as a deafening silence soon followed.

I could not stand the silence anymore. It was scaring me, somehow. I sighed deeply and ran a finger through my messy locks of hair. I slowly reached out and turned the door knob before stepping out of my room.

"Tal, we need to talk to you," Spencer said, staring at me, his eyes boring through my soul. Most people would have been scared out of their wits, but not me. I closed the door behind me.

"What is it?" I asked as I sat opposite them.

"Are you Tala?"

"Since you guys probably already know the truth, I don't see any point in lying further. No, I'm his younger sister," I said, glancing over at Bryan.

"But… Tala never told us he had a sister!" Ian cried out indignantly.

"I know that. He just never saw a need to," I said, crossing my legs.

"Didn't he trust us?" Bryan croaked out. His voice was filled with sadness and I knew he loved me as much as he did before.

I winced slightly, hoping no one saw it. I wanted to cry, hearing him sound like that. My dear Bryan, sounding so heart broken, makes my heart break. But, I could not let my guard down, not now.

"He did. It was just that Boris threatened to kill me if he told anyone," I said softly. It was a completely stupid lie, but it would work; considering how often Boris used that sort of tricks.

"Oh, now I see! I told you she had her reasons, Bry!" Ian said, eyes glistering with pure happiness.

"What about you not telling us about your identity earlier?" Bryan questioned seriously, doubt heavy in his voice.

"I didn't know how to. I'm so sorry," I mutter quietly. What was I suppose to say?

"It's ok. Don't worry about it," Spencer told me reassuringly. I nodded my head numbly.

"Can I ask for a favour?" I requested, looking at them.

"Sure!" Ian chirped.

"Is it alright with you guys to not tell this to anybody?"

"Of course," Bryan said, a little too quickly. It wasn't obvious but I caught it. He would tell Kai, eventually. I sighed mentally. He wouldn't tell; not if he knew who I really was...

But since he doesn't, Hiwatari will just have to know about this but other souls better not know or someone's probably going to pay.

Oliver's POV

Tala left after she told me what to do and frankly, what she wanted to do was quite cruel. Well, I left too. What could I do there? Talk to Boris? Seriously, not an appealing thought.

I'm so bored. Maybe I should go back to the construction site. After all, there's nothing better to do around here anyway; the park. Well, I could pick up so fights with some stupid teenagers but I don't feel like it.

I quickly made my way to an alley way. It was a short cut to the construction site which I just found out yesterday. I walked silently when someone tapped my shoulder, not too nicely.

"Why, why, what's a girl like you doing here in a very very dangerous alley?" the guy who tapped me asked.

He looked to be about thirty with a huge belly. He wore a plain white sleeveless shirt with three quarters short. There were around ten other people behind him.

"Who you calling a..." I stopped myself in time from saying 'girl'. I have got to remember that I am a girl. Temporarily, anyway.

"What? You are a girl, aren't you?" he asked nastily, stepping closer to me. What a damned pervert.

"No, I'm a boy in disguise of a cute, little, innocent girl," I said, my voice dripping with sarcasm.

"Hmm, I like your attitude," he commented. I debated on killing him but I rather not go to jail.

"Well, just get away from me before I do something."

"Like what?"

"Something none of us would like."

"What could a girl like you do?" he snarled as he grabbed my hair and pulled me closer to him. Eww, this was grossing me out.

"Oh... this," I said casually and landed a sharp kick to his crotch.

He gasped and let go of me, clearly in pain. Absolutely… boring. Don't guys know they have to stay at least ten meters away from girls unless the girl says so otherwise?!

"Get her!" he yelled to his goons as they all charged towards me, without weapons.

God, how stupid could they get? I mean, with weapons, at least they stood a chance against me. Without weapons, they'll just lose, badly.

I punched the one closer to me in the face and I swear I heard his nose broke. I smiled at the thought before kicking another five swiftly in the chest and jumped up before landing perfectly on a roof of a building.

I glanced down at them, smirking. There were still about four left standing. They quickly helped the others up and ran away. Who did they think they were? Messing with Oliver Polanski.

Oh well, got to thank them though. After the problem with Enrique, I've been looking for something to vent my anger on. Those punks were just what I needed.

I rolled my eyes and jumped down. I continued on my way to the construction site without any interruptions for the rest of the way. What a relief.

I entered the building silently and crept to the room Rei was held captive. Boris was with him too. They were both talking. I decided to stay hidden and listen to what they were saying.

"So, we talked about your son last time, right?" Rei asked. Boris has a son? Freaky.

"Yes,"

"How old is he this year?" Rei probed.

"Well, he's twenty-one this year," wasn't that Tala's age?

"That's young..." Rei muttered and they lapsed into silence. I waited for about five and when they still said nothing, I walked over to them.

"Hello Rei! And erm... person!" I chirped happily and sat down on one of the crates.

"Hello," Boris drawled, irritated. As if he could do anything about it.

"Hi..." Rei muttered. Aww, what a poor thing, being trapped like that. As if!

"Who are you?" Boris whispered into my ear. Oh, so he couldn't tell me and Tala apart. Great.

"The new one," I whispered back, rolling my eyes. He nodded and went back to being silent. How boring.

"Well... I'll go now," I muttered boredly and walked away.

As I walked out of the construction site, I realized I had nowhere to stay. I cursed and debated whether to take the short cut or the long way. If I took the short cut, those bastards would probably be there with reinforcements and probably weapons. They're not that stupid, right?

In the end, I took the long way. It really was a long walk; hell, it wouldn't be called the 'long way' if it wasn't. I walked into a five star hotel and check in. I did bring money with me.

I glanced at the clock in the lobby and realized it was only eight. I sighed as I went into my room. I took a quick shower and went to bed even though it was early. I was beat and suffering from jet lag.

The Next Day

Tala's POV

I woke up and realized I was starving. I decided not to have any dinner last night after my little chat with the others. Oh well, at least I don't have to wake up early today. Or see Kai, for that matter. I glanced at the clock and noted it was six. So much for not having to wake up early; I woke up earlier.

I picked a sleeveless white turtle neck and a mini black leather skirt.

I sauntered out of my room silently after washing up and slipped out the front door. I felt like eating outside in the morning air today. Nice way to start a day, isn't it?

I strolled along the pavements for half an hour before finally deciding to eat at a small little cafe just round the corner from where I was staying.

It was quite tiny compared to other cafés, but it had a cozy and comfortable feeling; very home-like.

The ceiling was a pale peach colour, the walls were painted a coffee brown colour and the floor was a soft, icy shade of blue. There were around fifteen tables in the café. Outside the café, there four tables and a few potted plants to decorate.

I entered the cafe and sat at a corner, near the window. I stared out of the window and the headlines of a newspaper caught my attention.

I got up from my seat somewhat reluctantly and crossed the streets, to the newspaper stand. I bought the newspaper and went back to the café.

"Nice headline, huh?" someone said from behind me.

"Hello, Oliver," I muttered.

Oliver took a seat opposite me and looked at the newspaper boredly.

"So, they think that Rei is dead, huh?" I remarked, tossing the newspaper aside.

"Wouldn't you think so too? Hello, he's been missing for like what, five days?" she held up five fingers to emphasize her point, but frankly, I don't give a damn.

"I don't really remember how many days and frankly, I don't care."

"Oh please, this has got to stop! One way or another; either you kill him or let him go. No, don't kill him... You helped Boris broke out of jail, Tala. The penalty is death if he is caught and you are exposed," Oliver scolded, in a matter of fact way.

"Oh, but that will never happen my dear," I drawled.

"Don't be so sure," Oliver sighed and leaned back in her chair and I closed my eyes.

"Oh, and did you know Boris had a son?" Oliver asked suddenly, sitting up and cupping her cheek with one of her hands.

I snapped my eyes open and looked over to her with interest, "Really?"

She rolled her eyes, "No, I'm lying."

I chuckled, "You've been spending way too much time with Johnny!"

"Nah, I just like to be sarcastic," she replied, winking.

"Oh, really?" I countered.

"Yep, Johnny's kind of cute actually if you saw his ass," Oliver commented absent mindedly as I let out a small laugh.

Oliver laughed too, "Joking. Besides, he's already taken."

"By?"

"Robert; who else?"

I laughed lightly, "If you say so. But anyway, what you said is interesting. I'll have to find out who is little Mr. Balcov."

With Kai and Bryan

Normal POV

Bryan stirred in his bed and woke up abruptly. He growled and glanced at the clock; seven. It was the usual time he woke up for work but since it was the weekends, he could get a few more winks, couldn't he?

He debated whether he should get up and leave his very comfortable and cozy bed or should he just wake up and go over to Kai's house. He pondered over it for a moment before choosing the latter. He got out of his bed reluctantly and went to wash up.

A few minutes later, he was in his car and on his way to the Hiwatari Mansion. The traffic was considerably heavy on a Saturday at 7.15 in the morning.

"Stupid fucking traffic! As if I don't get tired of dealing with it on weekdays," Bryan muttered under his breath venomously.

Finally after what seemed like forever, he reached the gate of the Hiwatari Mansion. He nodded to the security guard who was at the gate and he let him in. After all, it wasn't his first time coming.

He parked his car in one of the many parking lots and went over to the two big main doors. He rang the bell and was soon greeted by Kai's servant, Jerry.

He led Bryan to the study, on the 3rd level, where Kai usually does his work. Bryan was surprised to find that Kai was already there; he hadn't expected Kai to have woken up so early on a weekend. But then again, they did have to wake up at 4 everyday in the abbey.

"Hey, it's still quite early. Not sleeping more?" Kai greeted.

"I wanted to but decided that talking to you was more important. Am I not a great friend to have?" Bryan said, laughing as he took a seat at the couch.

Kai laughed. He went over to sit down opposite Bryan and passed him a newspaper. Bryan read through the first page quickly and gasped.

"You're serious?"

"Well, that's what they think," Kai said, shrugging.

"What do you think?" Bryan countered.

"Frankly, I don't know anymore," Kai said, getting up from the couch. He went over to the window and stared out at the sky. It started to drizzle.

'Where are you now? Tala...'

Kai blinked in shock. He had not meant to think about Tala; he meant to think about Rei. Why was he thinking about Tala suddenly? He curled his fists into balls at his sides.

Bryan looked up and noticed that Kai was behaving.

"Kai?" he questioned. Kai did not answer him. He sighed mentally and got up.

"Kai?" he tried again. He growled inwardly and walked over to Kai.

"Kai! Are you there?" he asked, gripping Kai's shoulder. Kai snapped to attention and hit Bryan's hand off before realizing what was going on.

"Sorry, Bryan. Guessed I zoned out…"

"It's ok. What were you thinking of? Must be something really important to get you to zone out," Bryan said, looking at Kai's back.

"I… you… Look, I can handle it," Kai said softly, closing his eyes.

"If you say so…" Bryan said uncertainly. Sure, he trusted Kai, but right now, Kai does not seem like himself.

'Whatever you're thinking Kai… you better end up hurting Rei like you hurt Tala or you'll pay, big time.'

"So, did you find out anything suspicious last night?" Kai asked, sitting down on the couch.

"Nope, everything's fine. She admitted that she's not Tala but is Tala's sister. I think we're just over worrying."

"I hope so."

"Well Kai, I'll get going first. Spencer would probably be worried; after all, you do know what a mother hen he is. Don't stress yourself, man. Rei'll be fine."

"Oh I won't. Well, see you around then, Bryan. Bye," Kai said, turning around to face Bryan.

"Yea, see you around," Bryan said before walking out of the door of the study.

After he was gone, Kai sat down on his chair again and closed his eyes. What was going on? Why did he suddenly think about Tala again?

He sighed deeply and opened his drawer. Inside was a photo, a photo of him and Tala when they were together.

Inside the photo, they were both smiling happily. It was Kai's birthday then, and they celebrate it by going out for the whole day and giving themselves a break. The photo was taken at the beach. Kai smiled as he thought back to the time when the photo was taken.

Flashback

"Kai! Are you going lay there all day, you lazy pig?" Tala exclaimed, wagging his finger accusingly at Kai.

Kai got up and pulled Tala down, to sit beside him. He smirked at Tala, "I won't, if you lie with me." Tala had blushed then.

"Why, I don't want to. Care to get up now?" Tala asked, winking at Kai.

Kai laughed and got up before quirking an eyebrow at Tala, "Not getting up?"

"I will but I can't. Care to help?" Tala pouted cutely and stretched out a hand.

Kai smiled lightly and took his hand and pulled Tala to his feet before kissing him on the lips. Of course, Tala had kissed back, before they pulled away from lack of oxygen.

They then strolled along the sea and looked at the other children around play as they held hands.

"Hey, Kai, let's take a picture!" Tala suggested excitedly.

"Ok, but how do we do it?" he had inquired, not too surely.

Tala thought for a moment before taking the camera and walking over to someone random and asked him to take a picture for them. That was how they got their picture taken.

After the person returned the camera, Kai turned to Tala and said, "That was nice but if my camera had got stolen, someone's going to get punished."

Tala had stuck out his tongue at Kai and snatched the camera and ran away, with Kai chasing him.

End flashback

Kai grinned slightly at the memory before a sigh overtook his lips. He stuffed the photo back into the drawer before slamming it shut and locking it.

"Is it possible that I still love you, Tala?" he asked, somewhat hoping for an answer but it never came.

He sighed and plopped himself down on a couch and closed his eyes. Too many things were happening and none of them were good, for him anyway.

'There must be Gods up there who must hate me a lot and are laughing at me right now,' Kai thought solemnly.

"Is it?" a voice called eerily.

Kai sat up abruptly, genuinely surprised. He knew that voice. No matter how eerie it sounded, it was the same voice that would comfort him every time he was upset or down. It was the voice of Tala.

"It's possible but what about Rei?" he replied, though he was not sure if there was going to be another response. He hoped there was.

"It's what in your heart," the same voice repeated coldly.

"Tala, it's you. You're not dead. You're still alive, right?"

This time there was no answer, except for the breeze that gently caressed his face as tears slide down slowly.

"I heard that," someone spoke up from behind. He hurriedly wiped away the tears and turned around in shock.

"Bryan, I..." he stopped, suddenly at a loss of what to say.

"How did someone like you manage to have two people to love you?" Bryan demanded, shaking uncontrollably with fury; wanting to hit Kai there and then.

"I... don't deserve it..." Kai admitted slowly, sadness evident in his voice.

"They were the two people I loved the most! You won and I let it go. You hurt Tala; I let it go too. Now you want Tala back?! At the risk of hurting Rei?!"

"I didn't say I wanted Tala back," Kai protested, "besides, he's dead already," he added as an after thought.

"You were thinking about it, and it doesn't matter that he's dead," Bryan retorted.

"I wasn't; only wondering if I stilled loved him..." he trailed off.

"Which meant you were thinking about it, Hiwatari," Bryan said, glaring at him.

"Yea, I was..."

"Kai, get a grip of yourself! Relationships aren't the most important thing now. We'll find Rei, and then we'll settle this ok?" Bryan sighed.

"I don't know," Kai muttered.

Bryan growled deeply before landing a punch to Kai's face.

"Wake up already! We have to find Rei and maybe the newspaper's right; Rei already dead! We have to find him... we have to," Bryan rasped out, before sliding down against the door with his eyes closed.

"Of course not. I won't let him die; not like how I let Tala die," Kai said as he slumped down beside Bryan.

TBC

I wrote more about Kai in this chapter than I did in other chapters, didn't I? xD Please review!

-Winterblazewolf