oh yeah, it's stupid chap. the end is - and I apparently can't do good fighting scenes. anyway, I hope someone enjoy this chap even a little.
Chapter 10, Loosing ground
Tala was feeling more calm than he had anticipated, but that was probably because Kai was backing him up. But it had been really cool seeing Kai kicking his minions just for his sake. Well, probably Kai had some grudge from being kidnapped, but still. And he felt empowered when Kai had really followed his orders and stopped in mid strike. He glanced over his shoulder to Kai, who was carrying his back and following him like a bodyguard. He gave Kai a quick smile before entering the lounge room again. The trio were still there, Rei looked just fine, but Ian and Spencer were giving him mean looks. He smiled at them and went to sit on the sofa again. Kai came there too, but this time he went behind the sofa and sat on the back rest. He wondered this a bit, but then he noticed that form there, Kai could see the door and all the people who were there now. He leaned deeper into the sofa, he had nothing to worry now. He looked at Kai again, and noticed the tight set of his jaw. He nearly frowned, but like Kai would have felt his gaze, the red eyes landed on him, and he could read the command of not showing any kind of awkwardness, and just chill out. He yawned and stretched, slumping into more comfortable pose. It was probably due to the exercise he had had with Kai, but he felt rather tired, and before he knew it , his eyes had closed and he was dozing.
He woke up when there was a racket at the door. He opened his eyes, and looked at the door, where Brian had just burst in. when Brian saw him, he froze, and when his gaze noticed Kai, his eyes draw into slits. He could here Kai snort and bet the man was smirking, since Brian looked furious when looking at him again.
"So, is that the big shot, who thinks he can get you out?" he shook his head
"Nope, he is the one who'll get out of here with me. You know I have never liked being a mafia boss, and he helped me see I don't need to. Just like he got you see that you don't have to serve under Boris." Brian glanced Kai again and turned his attention to the trio.
"What about you? What do you think about this idiotic plan?". There was a silence, during which Rei looked sternly at Brian, and Spencer and Ian looked each other, and then glanced at Kai. Finally Rei stepped closer to Brian
"I think it would be the best. We haven't grown our business at all when Tala has been leading, he is too soft for it, and it's nice to have you back. I think you would be better fit as the boss". Okay, to him that sounded a bit too cheesy, but apparently it worked on Brian, who nodded
"Good to hear that from you Rei, and it's nice seeing you after the long break" Rei looked really pleased, and Brian nearly smiled at Rei. But before that happened, Brian looked at the other two
"How about you? Gonna let him betray just like that?" the two shifted a little uneasily, and when he peaked at Kai, he bet it was because Kai was looking them without blinking, looking ready to charge if they made the smallest false movement. Finally when Brian frowned at them and crossed his hand over his chest, did they speak
"Well, it isn't really betrayal, since he ain't going to snitch, and...well, if our position stays the same, it doesn't really matter" Brian sighed, and walked to the sofa and flopped down.
"Hell, you guys have really gone soft" Brian looked at Kai "Is it because this fellow scares you, or because you still respect Tala?" there was a silence, since no one knew how to answer. Then Brian looked him in the eyes
"Why are really leaving? To me you said you can't date anyone, and now you are leaving with him?" he sighed
"It's not what you think. I am merely leaving with his help, nothing more. I'll crash at his place until I find my place in the world." he glanced at Kai, hoping the other would realize he was lying. But Kai wasn't looking at him, he was staring Brian, not letting any gesture slip past his attention, ready to act if the situation would escalate. Brian looked at Kai too, grinning when seeing the intense stare
"Is that right? And what do you gain from this?" now Kai smirked, relaxing and leaning back
"I get to laugh at the most lamest gang I have ever seen, and leave them struggling when I take of with their real boss. I bet these wouldn't even follow your orders over Tala's even if the switch would really happen" he mentally gasped at Kai's talk, why was the other asking for trouble? But when Brian's expression darkened and he looked back at him, he figured he got what Kai was after
"Tal, are you sure? If so, I'll take over the gang and I swear we'll leave you alone." he saw that Kai slipped down from his perch, getting ready for action, so he nodded
"I'm sure." he got up and looked at his ex-minions "Hereby, I step down from being the ruler, and give my post to Brian, and you are to pledge loyalty to him." the trio ceremonially came closer and sharply turned their back to him and bowed to Brain. Brian nodded and when this was done, he was officially free from the gang. He felt really relieved, until Brian continued
"And now, let's make sure you are left alone. Men, attack that bloke". Seeing Kai's grin, he would think the red eyed actually liked fighting for his life. He stepped back to grand Kai more room to move, and Kai gave him a appreciating glance, and then the action started. He could only watch, mesmerized by Kai's swift movements and tactic. Kai jumped over the sofa, supporting himself with his hand by the back rest and swung his legs in a wide arc, forcing the trio and Brian to step hurriedly further away. Than Kai landed on the floor, side toward him, legs spread for maximum balance, while offering the group less ground to hit him. Then Rei circled to the side, and Spencer came from ahead, while Ian tried attacking low. Kai jumped in the air, stepped on hunched Ian's back and gaining more air to the jump, all the while making Ian loose balance and hit the floor. In the air, Rei jumped at Kai and the two came down with clatter, Kai being below and receiving most of the impact with the ground. It was clear that air was knocked out of his lungs, but he didn't let it matter, but grabbed Rei's head with one hand and pulling the guy in the way of Spencer's kick, which now instead of connecting with Kai's ribs hit Rei. Rei yelped and curled up little, and Kai sued that to get away from under the guy. But even Kai swayed a bit when he was up again, and struggled to get his lungs working again.
"Kai, watch out!" he tried to warn Kai, but it was too late, Brian had sneaked behind Kai, and took a a firm hold of Kai, placing his hands under Kai's hands near the shoulder and pulling back, so Kai was unable to use his hands and thanks to Brian height, Kai hardly touched the floor. He was already about to run to help, when Kai dropped his head down, and then quickly brought it up, connecting it neatly to Brian's face. He grimaced, Kai had very hard head, he knew it first hand, so he knew that must have hurt. Brian released the grip and covered his face with his hand. He was looking Brian with understanding, when Kai turned around. When the red eyed saw him looking at Brian so kindly, the expression on Kai's face changed. The best word he had was that Kai looked hurt, before he turned away and attacked Spencer, knocking him down over Rei and placed a leg at Spencer's back, pressing down so both Rei and Spencer were stuck. Ian had backed away earlier, he wasn't that good fighter to begin with and Brian was still clutching his face, although not as badly as in the start. Kai gave Brian a cold look and said
"So, you still want to cause troubles to Tala? If you liked him like you claimed, you should be happy he's spreading his wings." Brian lowered one of his hand and glared at Kai. At this, he walked in between the two and held a hand out to Kai.
"Now when you have had your fun, I shall leave, and Kai will join me. Brian, good luck in the future, and I know you can beat Boris with the help of these amazing guys." he looked at his minions. "Thanks for all you have done for me. I had wished we could have parted in lighter mood, but that can't be helped. I wish all of you the best luck". Then he looked at Kai again, who hadn't taken his hand, but had taken his leg off of Spencer. Then Kai just walked past him, and he was already feeling rather bad, when Kai came back holding the backpack and the other bag. He took the backpack and they left side by side, and no one tried to stop them anymore.
When they were out in the alleyway , Kai looked around a while, and once making sure where they were, started walking towards the city center. They walked in silence until they had reached the main street and there were other people around and the noise of traffic surrounded them. At this point, he grabbed Kai's hand and made him stop.
"Kai, what's wrong, you do know that all I said was just so we could leave easier?" Kai looked at him, trying to hide being offended
"Whatever. You are free to do whatever you want to, you don't need my permission." Kai tried to walk away, but he didn't let go and pulled Kai back. When Kai turned to look at him again, frown on his handsome forehead, he reached up and kissed Kai right in the middle of the street and when he pulled away, he pecked at Kai's lip a little.
"I like you Kai. Don't question that, but I had known them a long way back, and...well, it was rather sad seeing them behave like that.." he tried to hold his act, but his voice cracked. He let go of Kai and looked at the ground, blinking tears away. He held in a sob when he felt Kai's hands around him, pulling him close and warming him up. Kai pressed a kiss to his hair, mumbling
"I'm sorry, I should have thought it from your side...You just looked so...I don't know, caring when you looked at him. And it was annoying" he pulled back and looked Kai deep in the eyes.
"Don't you think I look you much more caringly than at anyone else?" Kai smirked at him and kissed him, before pulling away and taking a hold of his hand, entwining their fingers.
"Let's go home now. It ain't much, but.." he cut Kai on mid sentence
"It's enough if we are there together" Kai looked away, but squeezed his hand
"You really aren't fit for a mafia boss. You are way too soft and cliche" he laughed and swung their hands, he really was happy now.
"And just for the record, I like you too." he halted, and Kai turned to look him. There was the faintest red tinge to Kai's cheeks, but that just made it perfect. He smiled at Kai and kissed Kai's cheek. They didn't need anything else, so they just walked hand in hand into their new home and new life together.
do let me know how you like this. aka, review. and I don't think I'll be updating this soo, since army starts soon and it's not in too bad cliffhanger. but I might get evil and do one more and leave it for cliffhanger for weeks. -smirk- comment and vote which one you prefer.