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It was high time I explain Tala's behavior. I wanted to do it much earlier. But once the story started, all the characters started to act on their own, without giving me any chance to explain.

Why I had to include so many characters in a fiction? It's getting problematic to keep an eye on all of them. I just hope not all characters turn OOC, including my own OCs!

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Chapter 11:

Bryan was in a good mood. He was relived that Peterson accepted the invitation to stay in the mansion till the wedding. Now Kai wouldn't be able to ignore Garnet as much. She was a nice girl and deserved to be treated with more respect.

" Hiwatari thought that agreeing to get married was enough and had been ignoring her since they got engaged. He didn't even call her ever and kept it short if she did."

Another benefit would be that Tyson would have to keep his hands off Kai and Tala will keep away from Garnet. Tala knew full well that if he would go after Garnet, Peterson wouldn't like it. He might retaliate by getting them in trouble. Bryan hated what he had to live through for 2-3 years after the Abbey went down. Once the wedding was over, Peterson had promised to get rid of that new case.

"Tala and Kai both should keep their act together."

The silver haired youth was also tired of writing note to Garnet on behalf of Kai. He had put too much effort in preparing those, in order to make up for Kai's lapse of attending Garnet personally. Bryans reasoning being that if she looked happy, Peterson would be satisfied. He would be less likely to create troubles for his future son in law or his friends, associates.

It was definitely better this way.

Kai chose to do all his office work in the city office next day. He got ready early and left before Petersons were to come to the mansion for their stay. And returned late. He was really irritated. What did his grandfather think? He had told him to let him have at least some time to himself before he had to get married. Couldn't the old man ever give him some respite?

Hiwatari heir was determined to get his time alone with Tyson one-way or other. "Poor Ty. He looked so dejected yesterday at the table. He didn't even have the dessert! I will make up to him somehow."

Kai had finished his work but didn't immediately return home. It was too crowded, he decided. He would rather be in market place. Really, he would have more privacy in a mall under present circumstances.

To add to his annoyance, when Kai did return to mansion, he found Garnet had gotten one of the rooms on second floor. Since all guest rooms, but two, were already occupied, Bryan had adjusted her in a family room above.

Stoic youth loved his space. Only his grandfather and he lived on second floor. Besides Garnet was not family yet. She would never be if everybody tried to force him even more.

Kai would have stayed back and decided about the rooms if he had guessed Bryan's little stunt. He had failed to foresee this and it irked him to no end. He could have asked Max and Tyson to share a room or may be Bryan and Tala could have. He would have fixed all Petersons on first floor only.

It was really odd, if Garnet was asked to shuffle the rooms now. Nonetheless Kai was tempted to do so. Next day was a Saturday. He had been looking forward to it and wanted to hang out with his friends. Now his weekend was ruined.

Tala was not sure if he should be happy with Petersons living in the mansion itself. He could interact with Garnet without sneaking. He could get more time with Garnet and chance to lure her away. Yet again, it might not be good idea if others start suspecting him, especially Peterson.

The Russian was not stupid. It was not that he wanted to end up in trouble. All of the Demolition Boys knew that Peterson wants his daughter to be married in the Hiwatari family. But his instincts said that Peterson's threat was not real. He thought if he could get Garnet attracted to him, she might spill the beans.

Don't get him wrong. It was not the only reason the redhead was after Peterson's daughter. Tala did like her. He liked all the girls who presented some challenge. He liked the hunt.

The ex-captain DBs knew that Garnet was attracted to Kai. Tala started to flirt with Garnet when he noticed that she kind of liked his company too. She would flirt back openly with him even in front of Kai. Tala's streak for competition was aroused.

Tala thought he was close to success when Kai got engaged to Garnet. He had learned about the blackmail. But he was still peeved at the Millionaire youth. Kai was getting the girl on whom he had had his eyes. Even without trying. It was illogical. Tala knew that. But he didn't care.

Then again Tala also resented that Kai had surrendered that easily.

"Why does that idiot think he is playing the hero by marrying a girl he is not least bit interested in. Peterson is playing us. He should have refused and call his bluff. Even if that inquiry, Peterson mentioned, is real there got to be a way out. We could have fought the case. We could have won."

"Voltaire… the old man is getting really old. Or for some reason he wants Kai to get married sooner than later. I guess old wolf suspects that his grandson drives at the other side of the road."

" What if Peterson can get us in trouble on business front. Who cares? I don't. I thought Kai wouldn't either. OK. It was his business house, so he might care."

"The problem of Kai is that he needs help and is too proud to ask for it. The snob."

On Saturday, Kai remained in his room as long as he could. He had locked his room, just in case his grandfather tried to visit him there, or worse if Garnet decided to barge in. Kai wondered why she was acting this strange.

Garnet knew how and why Kai had to propose her. He had been avoiding her since that engagement thus leaving no doubt how he really felt about this union. Yet Peterson girl acted as if he had fallen in love with her or something.

"Whatever." Ex-captain Blade Breakers did his best to maintain distance. He managed to sit away from Garnet on table during Breakfast by offering the next seat to Julia.

Right after breakfast, Kai asked Rei for a bey battle. Rei won. Kai's attack ring was damaged. Now, a blader like Hiwatari had to have his blade in top condition. So he had to get a new ring for the market right then, as he didn't had any in spare.

If you ask Rei, he would say that he had won rather too easily. Either Kai was way out of practice or he had plotted that loss. Probably using an already damaged attack ring. Rei suspected that latter was truer.

Kai drove out of his mansion alone. He would have asked Tyson to tag along but for Petersons presence. They would have launched Garnet along with them. "I really hate it. It was supposed to be my week with Tyson. Whatever happens afterwards, I wanted to cherish these moments forever."

A host has no right to intern a regiment of guest in his house unless he works himself to the bone in an effort to keep his victims amused. Hiwataris collectively failed at it. They belonged to the people-like-to-be-left-alone-to-amuse-themselves-when-they-come-to-a-place school of hosts.

Voltaire had delegated his job as the host to his personal assistant Bryan most of the time. He would keep himself in his room or study or if he went for a walk he did that alone.

Voltaire spent his day in the library. If Peterson was disappointed he kept it to himself. "Just a few days more..," he reminded himself as he pretended to enjoy a book, Voltaire had offered him.

Kai had already disappeared, leaving Blade breakers with Demolition Boys. Both the groups and Peterson ladies soon broke up in smaller groups and wandered off here and there as they sought distractions for themselves.

Some tried a movie, some bladed. Some of them went to their room and took a long nap. OK. Only Tyson did that. At least that was what he told others before retiring.

Rei and Kenny were discussing beyblades and beyblading techniques. Daichi and Lee teamed up against Spencer and Ian and started playing some video games.

There were Max, Mariah and Hillary getting friends with Julia in a corner in the shades. Julia's mother got a book and kept reading it whole afternoon.

Leaning on the upper terrace was Garnet and Tala. Garnet gave a sighed inaudibly. Tala's hearing was good though.

"I was wondering when you were going to admit it," he said shifting his position so that he faced her.

"Admit what?"

"That you couldn't stand the prospect of being stuck for life with a person who keeps running from you on flimsy excuses. That you were ready to break off your engagement to Kai and marry me and live happily ever after."

"Tala?"

"Well wasn't that you meant? Be honest?"

"What, what meant?"

"That sigh."

"I didn't sigh. I was just breathing."

"You can breath in this atmosphere? You surprise me."

"Kai loves me Tala. He does not show it. But he does. He just finds it hard to admit it openly."

A wild laugh, almost a howl, disturbed the atmosphere and for a moment everybody adjacent to the terrace, was looking up where the sound came from.

"I wish somebody would tell me whether it's Tala or Kai who's suppose to be engaged to Garnet," Lee commented. Daichi and he had finished their game and were walking towards their other friends when they were startled by the sound.

"Damn if I saw Kai actually interacting with Garnet even once. Instead he has disappeared altogether. But Tala and Garnet have been together whole afternoon. If Kai has any sense, he should stop that. Attack ring! my foot." The necko muttered eyeing the couple standing above.

Daichi shrugged as they both reached near their other friends. He was never sure why Kai did, what he did.

Rest of the group, minus Tyson, were also looking up in the same direction. Julia looked up cursorily and kept on drinking her soda while others wondered what made Tala laugh that way.

Max looked at Julia, " What was that about?" But she just shrugged.

"You two used to date didn't you?" Mariah asked ignoring Rei's glare at her.

"Yeah,' Julia said looking unconcerned.

Hillary was lost in her thoughts for a moment then she too turned towards Julia, "Do you know why Garnet keeps giving me that weird look? I find it strange for I didn't even know the girl but she seemed to have animosity towards me."

Julia gave a laugh. "Like a rival? Tala asked you on a date last year remember?"

Hillarry looked at her as if she was talking in Greek. "It was just a cup of coffee. And why should Garnet be angry with me for that?"

"I know. You refused Tala because you started going out with Kenny. He didn't like loosing to nerds," Julia said drily. "Sorry. No offence meant," she said to Kenny when he turned towards her.

"Tala complained about not being able to date you to us for a long time."

" Still, why Garnet should mind it?"

Julia didn't answer and went back to her cold drink.

Kai didn't return till late evening. He had driven till he reached a familiar sight. His thoughts wandered around Tyson as he watched the river from the bridge where he had pulled up randomly. He remembered that day in the seminar and how Tyson had called him "hot". He smiled to himself.

"I will make it up to you Ty. You just have to wait till late night."

Then he was reminded of Max's comment on food and Tyson's reply. Kai smile turned to frown. He had seen that Tyson had brought snacks from the mall when he was taking the bags to the rooms.

"Its really a shame that he has to do it at my place."

That gave Kai an idea that would sure bring back a smile to his love's face. He drove off again.

When Kai returned home other were strolling in Garden. Once Kai was sure nobody was watching he sneaked the bag he had brought, straight to his room. Now he would just wait when everybody retires to his or her rooms.

Tala was not in his room. Just after dinner he had seen Peterson sneaking outside. He felt suspicious and followed him unseen. Peterson was talking with somebody on his cell phone. The redhead tried but he could only listen small part of the conversation.

Peterson was giving somebody instructions for something. "File…..I have it with me…Kai … boys…keep ready …get the office pad …just in case…I have to go now."

Tala remained in his place where he had hidden for sometime. Then returned inside. He had seen a blue file in Peterson's things when the luggage was carried inside. Peterson had carried it himself. He had also seen Peterson putting it away in the drawer in his room when Tala had followed him with the servant. He hadn't given any attention to it that time though.

"What was in that file?" He mused. He had a feeling that it had something to do with recent new inquiries. "Well it may be something else. But no harm in checking out."

Garnet and Julia both used to say that Peterson slept like a log. Talas wondered if he could sneak in the politician's room and get a look at the file.

It was not a wise thing if Peterson woke up. What excuse he would give of being there? But may be the risk was worth it if that file could help them all in getting rid of the blackmail.

" Kai will so owe me. It is fun teasing him for such things."

Kai looked at the packet kept on the table by his bed. It contained some pastries, muffins, steak and chicken, a small bottle of wine and a corkscrew. He had randomly bought the items as he passed the bakery and the restaurant etc.

Hiwatari heir could have raided his own larder at the mansion. But he could be easily seen by one or more people living in the mansion. He had enough attention already and could do without more.

His boy friend must be annoyed that Kai had ditched him along with others for the day. He hoped Tyson would cheer up when he would see the effort he had made. He looked at his watch. It was nearly one. Everybody must be asleep by this time.

Kai gathered the edibles and left the room. All was still as he stole downstairs.

Bryan was restless. Things didn't worked out as he had thought. Kai practically ran away leaving even his friends behind. Tala, instead of backing off, spent his day with Garnet in the mansion itself. Bryan had had enough of it.

Time stood still. Bryan was miserable. He had been doing all he could to let the things run smoothly. He had arranged for the whole wedding ceremony from guest list to flower arrangements. In such a short time too.

It was fatal. He had been risking his health. He had not been able to get a proper sleep since Tyson and company entered the mansion.

His efforts were going to go down the drain. He knew that. He just hoped that the Russian jail he would be thrown in to when they would have to return would be clean.

His dream was disturbing too. He saw Tyson with tears in his eyes. The ex-WC was saying "Nobody loves me"…Bryan reached out to him to console but Tyson vanished.

Bryan found he was not in the garden as he thought before but in the cafeteria. Tala was geeting married to Garnet and said, " I did it with proposing to a pickle." And Bryan found himself agreeing to it, as it was the only way.

Then he saw he was not in the cafeteria anymore but with Peterson. The politician had a bomb in his hand and said "I am going to drop it" and there was a loud crash and flames as Bryan lunged forward to catch it.

Bryan woke up with a start. For a moment he hovered between wakefulness and dream. Slowly he became aware that something noisy and exciting was in progress near the staircase in hall.

There is a law of Physics, which says that, a given spot, at a given place and time can be occupied by only one body if all three remains the same.

Kai was coming downstairs. Tala was trying to tip toe to Peterson's room which was at the opposite side of staircase. Both met at the point where stairs to the ground floor started. Kai had to turn around as he had reached the first floor and Tyson's room was across the other side. Kai turned swiftly and found himself flying accompanied by Tala.

In due time their flight landed and they reached the foot of the stairs. One of them hit the big decorative vase standing beside the staircase. It crashed. It was this crash which had woken up the falcon holder above.

Tala thought it was a burglar or may be Peterson trying to do some new mischief. Kai did not know what it was but that he wanted to shake it off.

Tala pushed the chin he felt up with one hand. Kai's hands were free now as the packet of food was already landed somewhere else and probably was scattered. So he held Tala with one hand and gave him a punch with other.

Tala freed his hand from the grip and punched back but he couldn't free himself totally. It looked like that the burglar was quite strong. In the mean time Kai's hand had firmly gripped his throat. The Russian twisted the ears of the body above him and Kai had to loosen his grip on Tala's throat to get his ears free.

As soon as his throat was free Tala elbowed Kai in the ribs and kicked him on the ankle. Kai rediscovered Tala's throat and started to squeeze it again.

All were having a pleasant time when Bryan crashed in the party. He had come down with a speed and his leg collided with Kai and stumbled him on the two fighters.

And there was another crash.

The early birds at the spot came to a halt. Neither of the two actually wanted to explain what they were doing there at that time. Kai certainly didn't want to tell story behind those pastries and chicken lying on the floor. Tala didn't want to tell why he was trying to walk in the dark in the opposite direction of his own room.

As if by mutual consent each released his grip on other's throat and stood panting for an instant and darted back towards their respective bedrooms.

Others were also started to steer and noises can be heard from floors above.

They had hardly ran when Bryan picked himself up and began to move towards the power switches near the staircase. He moved on all four, thinking it to be safer. He was still sleep deprived and his brain was not functioning properly. He wondered is he was still dreaming.

Bryan's hand touched something on the floor. It was sticky. Something which was very liquid and something like a body part. He was still quite alert despite his condition. His heart was filled with a nameless horror. Boris had attacked. He knew it.

Despite his still foggy brain, Bryan was consious of the furious battle moments ago when he had crashed landed. He had collided with something. Must be a dead body around here somewhere.

Falcon master cried aloud in warning to those approaching from above. "Boris, Murder." Which came out like "BO, Muhada" due to panting and excitement.

"Code word of intruders," somebody warned. Another launched a beyblade from near the staircase as soon as the words came out. And then some more blades followed the direction of the sound.

Luckily for Voltaire his PA was on fours or he would have to search for another in the morning. He was woken up at the commotion downstairs and had gotten his revolver out of the drawer. He shot a single bullet and everybody was quite.

Bryan spoke no more. He had no intention of giving away his position to the evil maniac shooters all around him.

In the mean while, Kai who had really not returned to his room and was lurking around switched on the lights.

Everybody felt his or her jaw dropped to the floor.

There were no burglars. Just one astonished PA. He was sitting in middle of a pile of spoiled food. He was looking at his hand, which was covered with, some cream from pastries and wet with wine and chicken in his hand.

There were broken pieces of vase, glass and of some other china scattered around him. Wine all over the floor.The Venus style painting of Hiwatari ancestor, Tyson had been watching a couple of days ago, would have to be removed after all. Spencer's beyblade had cut it in two pieces.

It was a total disaster.

"Bryan? What the devil," Voltiare uttered the first words since light came back. The rest of the observers were extremely disappointed. The climax was disgusting. For a moment when Bryan didn't move everybody's hopes went up a bit. But as soon as it became clear that he was not even injured, gloom came back.

There was a cold silence, as Bryan rose up. Surprise had paralyzed him for a few minutes and he kept staring at the food.

So did Voltaire. He was annoyed. "Bryan," he said in a tone which he usually saved for Kai when correcting him, "If you must eat at the middle of night, try to make less noise. Help yourself when you please. But remember some of us like to sleep at this hour. A better plan would be to tell the butler that you need a snack at midnight and he would arrange for it and it would reach your bedroom."

Not even the bullet and half a dozen beyblades launched at him a few minutes ago had affected the Bryan as much as this accusation. Explanation came to his tongue but he was unable to mouth it as he met the gaze of others.

Kai was looking at him with a pained expression. Tyson, Tala all of them were still gapping as if they wouldn't have believed it if they hadn't seen it with their own eyes.

"To bed," Voltaire commanded and turned back himself. Others started to follow suit.

"Pig," a voice, uttered which sounded like Daichi. Bryan would have skinned him if he had any strength left. Instead he silently went back to his room.

Garnet and Peterson hadn't appeared on the scene. " They really sleep soundly. Damn such a good opprtunity to raid their room, was lost." Tala thought as he returned to his room.

Author's note: I hope the chapter was not too confusing. It was the longest I have ever typed.

The last chaotic scene is stolen from Woodhouse in this chapter. Though I altered it to suit my fiction and have rewritten it. So it is not a direct copy. I hope nobody minds it for I am not making money out of it.

If I am missing something please let me know. I will try to fix it.

Thank you for reading. Review please.