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Matt gets medieval on somebody's ass! But don't go around doing that and blaming it on me, because I have Matt do it.

Ken shivers. Can you slow down?

Matt shakes his head, his eyes on the road ahead. I'm not even accelerating anymore. Something must have locked it.

Ken got down on his knees, and began peering underneath the seats.

Try over by the gas and break pedal. Matt says grimly. It would have to be near them both.

Ken leans his head down.

There it is! He stares at the little black box.



Well what?

Disable the damn thing! Matt shouts.

I don't know if I can. Ken whispers.

Matt's eyes never leave the road. But you have too. Do it for me. Do it for yourself. Most importantly do it for Daisuke.

Ken's hands shake as he takes the lid of the black box. He swears softly at the complex wires. God damn it.

Matt snapped.

Matt, this looks like the interior of a nuclear war head.

I have faith in you Ken.

I'm going to try cutting the power source. Ken's nimble hands tug on the red power wire.

Matt's knuckles whiten as he watches the speedometer race up.

I guess that didn't work. Ken says meekly.



******

Tai dialed the cellphone, fingers shaking. No answer. Tai's brown eyes are filled with worry and fear as he places the cell on the bed. Please let Matt be okay. I don't care what happens to me. Just let Matt be okay.

*****

but maybe I could rewire it using my cell phone. Ken spoke quietly.

Worth a shot. What do we have to lose?

Ken tore apart the cell phone, yanking the wires completely out. I hope this works. he mutters to himself.

Matt tunes him out as Ken talks to himself, carefully rewiring the system. All his concentration is on not hurting anyone. He blinks at the quickly ending road ahead of him.

uh Ken, could you hurry up?

Give me a second. This isn't exactly easy.

Matt screams



Matt slams on the brakes and jerks the wheel. Ken closes his eyes and waits for them to fall into the water below. He peers at the turbulent water below them.

That was a close one.

Matt stared into space in front of him. How could he have been so stupid?

Tai's in trouble.

Ken yelped in surprise and irritation as Matt did a u-turn, and began hurtling back toward the hotel. His head collided with the dashboard.

Damnit Matt! Are you trying to kill me?

Buckle up Ken. I don't have any time to waste. I need to get to Tai.

Matt bursts into the hotel room. He whirls around. No brown eyes, no grin greets him. Ken cautiously puts his hand on Matt's arm.

He isn't here Matt.

I know. Matt takes a deep breath, trying to regain his self control and logical thinking. His eyes scan the room. No signs of a struggle. That was a good sign, right?

Who knew that he was here? Ken questioned softly.

Something flickered into Matt's azure eyes. The attendant. He growled, and stalked out of the room, Ken right behind them.

Fear illuminated the man's sickly green eyes as the blonde man barged into the office, anger evident in every line of motion. He quickly shoved something green in his back pocket.

What can I do for you? He asked nervously. The man looked more like a lion than a human, golden hair waved around his face, framing a menacing glare. Nervous, he fingered his protection underneath the counter.

Where is he? Matt growled, resisting grabbing the man by the neck.





I have no idea who you are talking about.

Another man appeared behind the angry blonde one. As the distracted attendant's gaze moved from the blonde man to the quieter, dark haired one, Matt sprang into action. He was behind the counter, and had the attendant by the base of the neck instantly. Panicking, the man's hands grasped his weapon and pointed it at Ken.

Let me go!

Drop it. Matt's other hand squeezed the attendant's wrist roughly.

Ken stayed frozen, his eyes riveted to the scene before him. Matt was completely out of control.



Not now Ken! He squeezed the man's wrist harder, ignoring his shriek of pain.

Where is he?

He left, called a cab.

Matt considers this for a moment, still not releasing his hold on the man.

What company? He growled.

Gold Sun.

Matt tilted the attendant's head back so he could stare menacingly into his eyes. Any further, and he would snap his neck.

Is that all you need to tell me? Merciless blue eyes stare into his.

yes. Pl-l-l-ee-aa-ss-e d-o-o-n-n-'t-t-t huuurrrt mee annnymooore.

He sank down sobbing, clutching his broken wrist.

Come on. Matt walks out the door.

Furious, Ken caught his arm. What the hell is going on with you?

I'm trying to find Tai.

Ken looked directly into Matt's eyes. Concerned blue eyes staring into angry blue ones.

You are completely out of control.

Wouldn't you be?

You aren't thinking like a bodyguard. That guy could have killed you. You need to be more careful Matt.

Ken was right. He was acting far more like a lover than a bodyguard

He tosses Ken his cell phone. Call that cab company. Find out where Tai went. He turns and tries to hide the tears threatening to escape their cerulean prison.

Ken places his hand on Matt's shoulder. Don't worry Matt. We'll find him.

to be continued.