This chapter's purpose: Create an angst background, even if there's already enough angst. Create suspense. And the main purpose is to show you Kai's emotions throughout this thing! Don't kill me for doing this!

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Chapter four - Jaded

(Kai's point of view)

Weird. Ray came to me this morning and asked about Tyson. He asked me if I've realised anything strange about him. Despite hearing the weird stuff I heard last night, I've also noticed something else. He's always tired when we train. He would complain that we have to do too much. He even complains when we don't train. If I let the team take breaks, which I rarely do, Tyson always head to his room and sleep. I don't know, but I'm really worried about him. Yea, I, Kai, care about Tyson. I would never admit this but... I love him.

That's right; the high-and-almighty-ice-prince-Kai fell for the most annoying creature, the most annoying brat anyone'll know. Tyson.

So Ray came and asked me about Tyson's well-being. I care about Tyson too much that I accidentally told Ray about last night. I couldn't believe I actually let it slip. I mean, I don't even know if it happened or not.

Speaking of Ray, it reminds me of how much a person could loathe another. I despise him... that Ray!

-Flashback-

The Bladebreakers, excluding Tyson, sat around the table, eating their breakfast quietly. Suddenly, Tyson came out of his room, dressed quite differently. He was wearing a top that printed "If you don't like what I'm wearing, feel free to undress me" in bold blue writing. Around his neck was a blue dragon pendant and his hair was left out in his natural state.

"Good morning everyone." Tyson walked to the table where the remaining Bladebreakers sat at. While he was walking, he felt someone staring at him.

"Tyson, you look great" Ray said suddenly, keeping his eye contact with Tyson the entire time.

"Thanks buddy, what's for breakky?" Tyson leaned over the table to peer at the plates in front of him.

"Pasta. I'll go and get it if you---" Ray started but Tyson interrupted.

"No, no, it's fine. I'll get it myself." Tyson flashed Ray a smile and walked into the kitchen.

-End flashback-

Ray! It's alright that Tyson and him are sharing a room together, but flirting with MY Tyson? That's just not on. He's gone too far. Just because Tyson was wearing something different and... inappropriate, doesn't mean he has to eye Tyson like that. Yes, he looked hot... but still!

Ray stood up from the table as I spooned up the last piece of bacon and placed it in my mouth, chewing steadily. A small "Gomen nasai" caught my attention and I turned to face the direction where the source of voice was from.

I looked at the two and glared at Ray. Ray was holding Tyson at an awkward position. Grrr, that molester! How dare him! Tyson, get away from his grip now! Can't you see he's hugging you? A pang of jealousy shot through me as Tyson, finally, got out of Ray's grip and stood up straight.

"Oh don't worry Tyson. I didn't know you were up already. Oh and breakfast is on the table." Ray replied, looking intently into his eyes.

"Thank you, Ray." Tyson walked towards the table where I sat at and started eating.

He looked up at Ray and smiled. "Mmm, this is great Ray." Tyson commented. In return, Ray smiled. I felt like I was invisible. Tyson doesn't even notice I was there.

I walked to my room quietly, refusing to see Tyson and Ray together. I closed the door angrily and sat on my bed, thinking about a certain midnight-blue haired boy again. Does he really have a problem? I don't know. I want to find out though.

I stood up, feeling thirsty. Damn Ray and his cooking. Does he put ten tablespoons of msg in there or what? I opened the door and walked out. I entered the kitchen, filling myself a cup of water. I heard someone coming out of the toilet and glanced there to see Tyson.

"So what are we going to do today?" I thought he was talking to me, asking me if we needed to train or not, but it was directed to Ray.

"Tyson, can I speak to you?" Ray said, placing a hand on Tyson's shoulder. I saw Tyson flinch a little.

"Umm... Yea sure. What?"

"In the room." Ray led the way to Tyson and his room and Tyson closed the door behind him. I wonder what Ray has to say to Tyson. Just curious. Oh wait... oh no, don't tell me Ray's going to confess his love to Tyson. No, he can't do that. Lord, I really wonder.

Suddenly, Tyson screamed "Ray! Are you calling me a liar?" My eyes widened. What's wrong? Tyson never talked to anyone like this before! Why is he so angry?

"Don't touch me Ray!" With that, Tyson bursted out of his room with bleared eyes and ran out of the apartment.

Now I'm really angry. Shit... no! Don't tell me Ray had tried to rape Tyson. No! I shook my head at the thought. How dare he? How dare he treat my angel like that? I'm going to so kill him! Slaughter him, then chop him into pieces and dump him in a river.

A long while later, a pale Ray came out from his room looking guilty. I placed my cup in the sink and toddled towards him.

As calmly and composed as I can, I asked "What did you do to Tyson?" in a dangerously low tone.

"I... Tyson actually has..." Ray started but the phone interrupted him. He looked down. I guess he doesn't want to answer the phone then. Deciding that I could deal with him later, I walked to the phone and picked it up.

"Hello?" I said nonchalantly.

"Hello, is this the Bladebreakers' apartment?" The person on the receiver asked.

"Yes, this is Kai speaking." God, who the hell is it? I hope it's not some fan-girls wasting my time.

"I want to inform you that Tyson Kinomiya had just been submitted to the Green Valley hospital."

I dropped the phone and gasped. What the hell happened?

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Yea, what the hell happened? No, I didn't kill Tyson. And he isn't in a coma!

Please tune in next time! Ja mata

-DNA [06/10/2003