guardian1

Sorry Its taken so long, but I wanted it too be good.

Tai shivered as the cold night air wrapped around him. The sky held the threat of rain in its clouds like a predator behind its prey. Tai looked around warily. The dock looked deserted. Summoning his courage, Tai carefully made his way into the warehouse.

The dark shadows were turning even the blood in his veins to ice.

Is anybody here?

A couple of bright lights focus on Tai. He holds his arms in front of him and blinks.

Nice of you to join us Mr. Kamiya. Senator Ribbin steps out of the shadows.

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Two pairs of blue eyes watch intently in the shadows, waiting.

He's just gotta be okay. Matt murmured.

Ken turns to Matt.

Matt stares intently at Ken. I want you to go tell Davis how you feel.

Ken sighs, and shakes his head. They don't think he's going to make it Matt.

Do it anyway!

Ken asks his blue eyes filling with tears.

Because if you don't you're going to regret it. Matt says softly. His eyes flick impatiently to his watch. Where are they?

They said they're on their way. Ken consoled.

They aren't coming Ken. Matt says grimly. They're probably on Ribbin's payroll too.

What should we do? Ken pleads, gazing at the older man for advice.

I'm going in.

Ken grabs his arm roughly. Thats suicide Matt!

Matt looks down at him definitely.

I can't let you do that. It's crazy. Ken pleads.

Matt roughly jerks his arm out of Ken's grasp. You of all people should understand!

I do Matt, but....

Matt shushes, and they crouch behind the dumpster. The squeaking door echoes loudly in the cold night air. Footsteps crunch on the gravel.

Put her in the car.

Matt cautiously peeks his head over. Two men were escorting Sora into a black limo.

Hurry up, or we'll miss the fun! One of the men cautions.

Tai, Tai, you gonna fry and die! He chuckles.

The other one smirks. That was a poem.

Matt growls without making a sound. They wanted to hurt his Taichichan. He moved as silently and deadly as a panther, striking from the shadows. Neither one of them even registered they were dying as Matt broke their necks.

Ken gasps at the two men lying on the ground, and then looks at the blonde man before him.

Matt coldly meets his gaze, then turns and opens the car door. Ken, I want you to leave with Sora, take her someplace safe. He turned on his heel, and walked silently into the warehouse.

Sora clings to Ken sobbing hysterically while he is trying to drive away.

Why'd he go back in Ken? WHY? She wails.

He had to go get Tai. Ken explains weakly. He'll be okay.

Why? Why? I'm so worried about him! Sora continued sobbing.

Ken reaches out for her hand. He'll be okay. Matt will be just fine.

Matt I hope you know what you're doing.

*****
Matt weaned silently throughout the dark recesses of the warehouse. It was a suicide mission, and he knew it. But would his life be worth living without Tai in it? He closed his azure eyes as a tear rolled down his cheek.

Tai was like the sunshine. He couldn't spend the rest of his life without it.

oh Tai, please let me be in time. I can't live without you. Matt whispered as he continued to creep in the dark, hopefully toward Tai.

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Hurry up and kill me already! Tai yelled, ignoring the blood trickling down his face. He crouched on the cement floor.

Ribbin yanked him up by his chestnut hair. Tai bit his lip. He refused to show the bastard how much that hurt.

Oh no. Not yet. Do you know how much I've been looking forward to this? Senator Ribbin sneers. I'm almost glad that that bomb in your apartment didn't work. Now I get the pleasure of destroying you myself.

It takes Tai a moment to register this. This man had killed his family, and was proud of it! With a primal scream of rage Tai lashed out at the man! His fists connected with Ribbin's eyes and jaw.

An almost bemused expression was carved on his face. You are a feisty one, aren't you. No wonder we had such a tough time trying to kill you. Grinning, Ribbin slammed his fist into Tai's stomach, then punched his already bruised face.

Tai sobs into his hands, and curls into a ball.

He turns to the men standing by the door. Bring my limo around. I'll be done soon.

Ribbin grinned, and drew back his foot. He was rewarded with the sweet sound of Tai's whimper of pain as his foot slammed into his tender flank. Another kick to Tai's skull sent him into a blissful unconciousness.

A shadow appeared in the doorway, and stood silently. Ribbin growls I thought I told you to get my limo ready.

Go to Hell. The figure sneered, then stepped into the room.

Ribbin's eyes widen in shock. You should be dead! How did you....?

Matt's eyes rake over Tai's battered features. He wipes a small bloodstain marring his golden tresses. It doesn't matter Ribbin. I'm going to kill you for what you have done to Taichi, and all those other people.

We'll see about that! BOYS! Mr. Ishida needs some company!





What the.....?

Matt smiles. It is not a friendly smile. Don't worry Ribbin, you'll be seeing them again real soon.

Tai lifted his head weakly. His worried brown gaze falls on the golden haired man dressed in black. Matt seemed like an angel, but maybe thats because everything was so fuzzy.

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Almost finished! Hopefully I'll have this done by next week!