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I'm really sorry for the long update. Again, I had a writer's block. Hopefully it will start to clear up and I can get some fics updated.

Well this chapter won't have a lot of action. Another filler, but I will try…keyword to put a little TalaxRei into it.

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Chapter Seven – Found Out

Eyes locked onto one another. Staring into each other's window and soul searching for something. They were mute and blind to the world around them, not hearing, seeing, or feeling anything around them. All their focus was on each other's eyes. Slowly the space between the two began to close. Less and less distance separated them until their noses were almost touching. Sparkling eyes widened a bit when the bright eyes in front of his closed.

"And Rei's the winner!" said Bryan who just watched the defeat of the stare contest champion. Rei pulled back and smirked at his opponent. Ian just slumped and put his head down on the table only to lift it and bring it down again.

"I can't close my eyes now," Rei said slowly trying to close his eyes, but didn't want to because they burned. Halfway through tears began to fall from Rei's eyes and made his eyes bloodshot and also led trails down his cheeks.

"How long was that?" asked Tala who was leaning against the wall. Spencer looked down at the stopwatch and read the time he stopped it at.

"Four minutes and twenty-nine seconds."

"Wow. Nice job."

"Yea, but now my eyes feel like salt was just poured on them," Rei said, muffled by his hands that were over his face.

"Aw. Too bad you can't see Ian's eyes. They're completely bloodshot," commented Bryan. Rei removed his hands slowly and squinted.

"Ian! How many times do we have to tell you? No more drugs!" Who's saying this?

"Than hide your stash," Ian retorted. Laughing, the doorbell rang. Tala being the closest to the door (and most intimidating) went to go answer it. Opening the door he was welcomed with the sight of Mr. Dickenson.

"Good afternoon Tala. How are you today?" he asked in his ever-so-cheery tone.

"I'm fine sir."

"That's good. May I come in? I need to talk to you boys about the upcoming tournament," Tala nodded and stepped aside allowing Mr. Dickenson to enter. Tala shut the door behind him and tensed not knowing what would happen when Mr. Dickenson saw Rei here.

"I'll go get the rest of the team." Tala said walking back to the kitchen while Mr. Dickenson headed towards the living room. Entering the kitchen Tala was welcomed with the sight of Bryan holding Ian upside down, while Spencer and Rei stood off to the side.

"Bryan, put it down. We have a guest. Living room. Now," Tala said. Bryan let go of Ian and walked out followed by Spencer, Ian and Rei. Tala stopped Rei as he passed by.

"It's Mr. Dickenson. Are you sure you want to go?" asked Tala, worry etched in his voice. Rei's eyes widened with this news, but he calmed himself down a moment later.

"I think it will be okay. He knows anyways. I just don't want to make him feel guilty since it was his idea that I join the Bladebreakers," Rei said quietly. Tala nodded and let go of Rei following him into the other room. Entering the room, Rei saw Mr. Dickenson seated in one of the chairs; his team opposite.

"Hello Rei. I'm surprised to see you here. May I ask why?" questioned Mr. Dickenson. Silence filled the room for about half a minute before Rei nodded.

"Yes sir. I-I-I'm not part of the Bladebreakers anymore. They didn't want me there. I'm sorry." Rei said lowering his head in shame. The room was silent for a minute or so. Tala put a hand on Rei's arm and gave a gentle squeeze of support.

"I don't understand. You boys were great friends. What could have happened to do this?" Mr. Dickenson said standing up and walking over to Rei. Rei looked Mr. Dickenson in the eye and a silent message was carried across.

"Oh…I see. Well I still don't understand why they wouldn't understand. The only possible thing I can think of is if someone twisted the truth." Mr. Dickenson said, contemplating his words.

"No matter Rei. I will see what can be done and help you. Now, before I go, I will tell you what I came to tell you." He said walking back over to the chair and sitting down. Rei nodded and silently walked over to sit in between Bryan and Spencer.

"I might as well just get to the point. The tournament that was listed for the 14th is going to be cancelled due to confidential reasons. I sorry I can't tell you boys more, but it truly is confidential. We are trying to keep things under control but there have been a few problems. I'm sorry boys. I hope this doesn't dampen your spirits." Mr. Dickenson said.

"Actually I think this works in our favour…or Rei's more like it. I mean he doesn't have to deal with the world right now. They don't know and no reputation is ruined." Said Ian.

"Wow. You used your brain. Congratulations." Bryan said under his breath.

"Well yes, you're right Ian. Someone up there must be looking after you Rei, like always." Mr. Dickenson said cheerfully. "Well now that you have been informed, I must go and then the other team. I hope that we figure things out soon. I would hate for this squall to get too deep." He said before standing up and walking to the front door; the Demolition Boys trailing behind.

"I will be back in a few days to tell you how things are going. Try not to wander far away." He said and tipped his bowler's hat in farewell and walked to the car parked outside.

Closing the door Tala turned to his team.

"What does he mean, 'don't wander far away'?" Ian asked. Tala rolled his eyes.

"One minute you're smart the next you're oblivious. He means it literally. We have to stay near the house for a while. I can't see why, but I guess publicity will be too much if we go out now." Tala said. The Demolition Boys nodded and walked away, minus Tala and Rei.

"What do we do now?"  Rei asked quietly. Tala shrugged and walked closer to Rei.

"Well nothing for the moment. But we're just going to listen to Mr. D." Tala said putting his hands on Rei's shoulders.

"REI! WE'RE HUNGRY!"

"NO WE'RE NOT. IT'S ONLY IAN WHO IS!" yelled Bryan. Rei sighed and smiled at Tala. Tala smirked.

"If I were you, I would starve him." Tala said giving Rei a kiss on the forehead before walking upstairs. Rei watched him leave before turning to walk into the kitchen.

Finally finished. Took me….um…. 2 weeks to do this chapter. That's bad in my books. Well I hope you enjoyed this little chapter. I will be updating more regularly now.

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