Chapter 4 of my Tala fic! I wanted to update because I felt like it! Tala starts a new school
in this chapter, and there are a few people from his past that get a special mention eventually.
I know how the fic is going to end but im having problems with the middle parts so I may take a
while to update. I want 25 reviews before I update next if thats possible! I found out how to change my
font! yay!
Ok on with chapter 4!
Disclaimer: I own Stuff all!
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Tala awoke to find the sunlight shining in his cerulean blue eyes. He followed the path of his
armand saw it wrapped around Reishi's waist. The chibi was huddled up close to Tala's chest and
had a strong grip on his hand. Reishi didn't look like he was going to let go anytime soon.
Reishi woke with a jolt as Madam Blemier yelled through the intercom that it was time to get
up. Tala got up and found himself face to face with Bryan.
' So Tala.............. ' Bryan smirked ' Going soft are we? ' Bryan pointed to the chibi who
was now in Tala's arms.
' I......I...... No ' Tala replied. It was obvious to Bryan that Tala was lying. Bryan could see
Tala had gone soft by the way that he was holding the chibi protectively. A long time ago Bryan
had seen mothers holding their children the way Tala held this young boy and at the time they had
all looked on in jealousy each wishing that they were home with a family. They all only ever
wanted love, but they were orphans and no one had ever loved them. Bryan used to be jealous of
those kids with families, but he learned to block out those emotions because he knew deep down
inside that no one would ever hold him close in a loving way. Only Boris held him, but those hugs
were full of lust and desire for fresh meat. Although Boris had never raped a Demolition boy team
member before, he had come close to Bryan on many occasions. Bryan was sure he wasn't the only
one. Tala had spoke of it before and had to fight to keep back the tears, and Ian had sworn he
had seen Boris with one of the younger kids. They had Hard times and it always helped to just
block out emotions.
Bryan pushed Tala up against the ladder of the bunk and held him there by the scruff of his
neck. If their leader went soft then they would be lost. If Tala lost his coldness then they
would have no strength anymore. Without a leader they would become weak and the memories of the
past would begin to haunt their nightmares. Bryan wasn't going to let that happen.
Bryan tightened his grip on Tala and hissed ' You better not be going soft Tala, or they'll be
trouble, understand? '
Tala struggled agaisn't the grip, then gave up and muttered a small ' yes '
' Good ' Bryan said, releasing his grip on Tala. Bryan left the room as Tala gasped for air.
Tala was shocked. He was actually feeling pain! ' Impossible ' He thought. ' Im a cyborg, I've
never felt pain before ' Tala was also surprised that Bryan had confronted him. His team always
obeyed him, not threatened him.
Tala sat down and hoisted a terrified Reishi on his lap. The kid was shaken, but Tala cuddled
him and they were both a comfort to each other.
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Tala set off walking along and holding Reishi's hand. They were on their way to school and
Reishi had insisted that Tala walk with him. When they finally reached Reishi's school the small
boy piped up ' Tala can you pick me up after so we can walk home together? I have soccer practise
till later after school. '
' Sure ' Tala replied. More and more often he was finding himself doing exactly what Reishi
wanted. Tala walked on, his head down deep in thought. He seemed to be changing and it seemed to
be for the better. Tala looked up and relised that he'd arrived at his school. Tala picked his way
through the carnage and saw that his team were already making themselves at home. Tala sighed and
walked straight past them and into the building. He headed to the head-teachers office where he
would be told where his homeroom was and issued a timetable. The day seemed to last forever and Tala
couldn't wait for it to end. The other students wouldn't accept him because of the fiasco at the Russian
tournement. None of the comments had bothered Tala before, because he knew he wouldn't be coming back to the school, but now they stung. They teased him because he knew nothing. It wasn't his fault he thought 1 x1 was 2! It wasn't his fault that Boris had ordered them to destroy the Bladebreaker team, but now Tala relised that they could have resisted if they wanted to, but they had been brainwashed into thinking that Boris cared about their needs and what happened to them. Tala sighed as he headed off to the last lesson of the day. He looked at his timetable and saw it was games.
He arrived at the lesson and the teacher looked him over curiously. His classmates pointed and laughed and said ' Don't bother with him Miss, He's thick! '
' We'll have less of that please. Three laps of the field, ' the kids left on their laps and the teacher turned to Tala ' Now what did you say your name was? '
' I didn't, but my name's Tala ' Tala replied.
' Ok Tala, do you have a second name? ' She queried.
' No Miss,................................. I'm an orphan ' Tala sighed, only just begginning to come to terms with it.
' Oh I'm sorry, I didn't realise, ' she said sympathectically, writing Tala's name on the register ' Now join the rest of the class. Today we have Rugby. Tala do you know the rules? '
' I think so ' Tala answered, unsure of himself. He had seen it on Boris's tv once, when he snuck in.
' Well if theres anything you don't understand, just ask, Ok? '
' 'K' ' Tala answered as he joined the rest.
' Right class, get into threes we are practising our tackling skills! ' The teacher yelled as Tala was joined immediately by the bully boys who we're teasing him earlier.
' Hey kid your pretty scrawny, you know that? '
' Yeh ' His mate joined in. ' Are you sure you can take a rugby tackle? ' They sniggered to themselves as the teacher explained what they had to do.
' Now it's one ball between three. You need two people on one side and one on the other. The single person is attacking while the other two pass the ball while the other is on the attack. The one on attack tackles by grabbing the others legs and putting their head round the front or back of the hips. They then try to pull them down, but don't let go, or the person will pull free! But no violence please! Now go! '
Tala cautiously followed the boys across the pitch to the far end.
' Hey Ashley you can be attacker. Me an the new kid will be defenders. ' Scott shouted.
' Sure ' Scott smirked moving into position. Tala and Ashley started to run with the ball. Ashley passed the ball to Tala then both boys smirked at each other as Ashley turned and together they both headed for Tala. Tala relised their plan and swerved with an agile move that left both boys stunned as Tala easily dodged their onslaught and flung himself to the floor, landing perfectly. Ashley and Scott fell to the floor in a heap as the teacher came over.
' Boys what is going on here? ' she asked
' Nothing Miss ' Scott and Ashley chorused.
' Right then boys if it's nothing I'd like to see your perfectly practised tackle. If you can afford to mess around then you must have perfected the technique already. Tala you can be the attacker. ' she ordered sternly.
Tala was worried. He hasn't had a chance to practise a bit and now he was going to get a bad report in this class too. ' I guess I'm just destined to be a failure ' he thought as he took his position. Ashley and Scott ran, passing the ball between them, towards Tala. They looked as if they would bowl him over. Tala thought a minute judging the positions then charged with lightning speed. Scott was caught off guard and quickly passed the ball to Ashley. This was exactly what Tala had expected him to do. He swerved into a diving tackle catching Ashley off balance in a perfect tackle. Ashley felt the force of the tackle and groaned as he smashed into the ground. Tala leapt to his feet immediately and stood. Tala turned round to see his teacher clapping and smiling.
' Tala that the best tackle I've seen. How about you join rugby club after school tonight? It would be good experience for you and we need another player. '
' Um... ok ' Tala replied. He needed to keep his skills together somehow and without biovolt training everyday his muscles would lose their strength, besides he needed some time to kill before he picked up Reishi.
Just then the school bell rang and the class ran to get changed and go home. Tala stayed behind with the teacher to wait for the club.
' Tala I know you and those boys weren't practising earlier and I saw what they did to you and I must admit you dealt with it very well. Where did you learn to play rugby like that? '
' I'm a fast learner when it comes to physical activities ' Tala replied as he followed his teacher to rugby classes.
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At 4.30 Tala arrived outside Reishi's school to pick him up. He wondered if Reishi had problems at school too. Then he saw him. Reishi was running as fast as he could away from 5 boys who were chasing him. One of the boys had a knife. Reishi ran up to Tala and hid behind him, shaking. The boys ran up but stopped as soon as they saw who Reishi was hiding behind. Tala was known and feared by everyone in Russia. Tala picked up Reishi and ran along the path until he had put a safe distance between himself and the school.
' Reishi are you ok what were they doing? ' Tala asked when he slowed to a walk.
' They pick on me all the time, just because I'm an orphan. Its not fair, they were going to cut my hair off ' Reishi sobbed.
' I get it all the time too Reishi. Its hard to put up with the comments but if you like I can teach you some self defense moves in case you need to fight them. ' Tala said. ' As long as they hit you first then you won't get in trouble '
' Thanks Tala that would be great ' Reishi replied happily as they drew close to their home. Tala knew that Bryan would be angry but maybie he could talk him over, or at least try to. Tala pushed open the door and prepared to teach Reishi some self defense moves.
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Well what do you think? It took a while to update I know but I had exams Etc.
I need to know if i should make the rest of the demolition boys change or not. Should they become
good, or should they stay bad and hurt Tala more? It was the longest chapter I ever wrote!
R&R please! I'll try and get the next chapter up as soon as possible!
in this chapter, and there are a few people from his past that get a special mention eventually.
I know how the fic is going to end but im having problems with the middle parts so I may take a
while to update. I want 25 reviews before I update next if thats possible! I found out how to change my
font! yay!
Ok on with chapter 4!
Disclaimer: I own Stuff all!
*************************************************************************************************
Tala awoke to find the sunlight shining in his cerulean blue eyes. He followed the path of his
armand saw it wrapped around Reishi's waist. The chibi was huddled up close to Tala's chest and
had a strong grip on his hand. Reishi didn't look like he was going to let go anytime soon.
Reishi woke with a jolt as Madam Blemier yelled through the intercom that it was time to get
up. Tala got up and found himself face to face with Bryan.
' So Tala.............. ' Bryan smirked ' Going soft are we? ' Bryan pointed to the chibi who
was now in Tala's arms.
' I......I...... No ' Tala replied. It was obvious to Bryan that Tala was lying. Bryan could see
Tala had gone soft by the way that he was holding the chibi protectively. A long time ago Bryan
had seen mothers holding their children the way Tala held this young boy and at the time they had
all looked on in jealousy each wishing that they were home with a family. They all only ever
wanted love, but they were orphans and no one had ever loved them. Bryan used to be jealous of
those kids with families, but he learned to block out those emotions because he knew deep down
inside that no one would ever hold him close in a loving way. Only Boris held him, but those hugs
were full of lust and desire for fresh meat. Although Boris had never raped a Demolition boy team
member before, he had come close to Bryan on many occasions. Bryan was sure he wasn't the only
one. Tala had spoke of it before and had to fight to keep back the tears, and Ian had sworn he
had seen Boris with one of the younger kids. They had Hard times and it always helped to just
block out emotions.
Bryan pushed Tala up against the ladder of the bunk and held him there by the scruff of his
neck. If their leader went soft then they would be lost. If Tala lost his coldness then they
would have no strength anymore. Without a leader they would become weak and the memories of the
past would begin to haunt their nightmares. Bryan wasn't going to let that happen.
Bryan tightened his grip on Tala and hissed ' You better not be going soft Tala, or they'll be
trouble, understand? '
Tala struggled agaisn't the grip, then gave up and muttered a small ' yes '
' Good ' Bryan said, releasing his grip on Tala. Bryan left the room as Tala gasped for air.
Tala was shocked. He was actually feeling pain! ' Impossible ' He thought. ' Im a cyborg, I've
never felt pain before ' Tala was also surprised that Bryan had confronted him. His team always
obeyed him, not threatened him.
Tala sat down and hoisted a terrified Reishi on his lap. The kid was shaken, but Tala cuddled
him and they were both a comfort to each other.
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Tala set off walking along and holding Reishi's hand. They were on their way to school and
Reishi had insisted that Tala walk with him. When they finally reached Reishi's school the small
boy piped up ' Tala can you pick me up after so we can walk home together? I have soccer practise
till later after school. '
' Sure ' Tala replied. More and more often he was finding himself doing exactly what Reishi
wanted. Tala walked on, his head down deep in thought. He seemed to be changing and it seemed to
be for the better. Tala looked up and relised that he'd arrived at his school. Tala picked his way
through the carnage and saw that his team were already making themselves at home. Tala sighed and
walked straight past them and into the building. He headed to the head-teachers office where he
would be told where his homeroom was and issued a timetable. The day seemed to last forever and Tala
couldn't wait for it to end. The other students wouldn't accept him because of the fiasco at the Russian
tournement. None of the comments had bothered Tala before, because he knew he wouldn't be coming back to the school, but now they stung. They teased him because he knew nothing. It wasn't his fault he thought 1 x1 was 2! It wasn't his fault that Boris had ordered them to destroy the Bladebreaker team, but now Tala relised that they could have resisted if they wanted to, but they had been brainwashed into thinking that Boris cared about their needs and what happened to them. Tala sighed as he headed off to the last lesson of the day. He looked at his timetable and saw it was games.
He arrived at the lesson and the teacher looked him over curiously. His classmates pointed and laughed and said ' Don't bother with him Miss, He's thick! '
' We'll have less of that please. Three laps of the field, ' the kids left on their laps and the teacher turned to Tala ' Now what did you say your name was? '
' I didn't, but my name's Tala ' Tala replied.
' Ok Tala, do you have a second name? ' She queried.
' No Miss,................................. I'm an orphan ' Tala sighed, only just begginning to come to terms with it.
' Oh I'm sorry, I didn't realise, ' she said sympathectically, writing Tala's name on the register ' Now join the rest of the class. Today we have Rugby. Tala do you know the rules? '
' I think so ' Tala answered, unsure of himself. He had seen it on Boris's tv once, when he snuck in.
' Well if theres anything you don't understand, just ask, Ok? '
' 'K' ' Tala answered as he joined the rest.
' Right class, get into threes we are practising our tackling skills! ' The teacher yelled as Tala was joined immediately by the bully boys who we're teasing him earlier.
' Hey kid your pretty scrawny, you know that? '
' Yeh ' His mate joined in. ' Are you sure you can take a rugby tackle? ' They sniggered to themselves as the teacher explained what they had to do.
' Now it's one ball between three. You need two people on one side and one on the other. The single person is attacking while the other two pass the ball while the other is on the attack. The one on attack tackles by grabbing the others legs and putting their head round the front or back of the hips. They then try to pull them down, but don't let go, or the person will pull free! But no violence please! Now go! '
Tala cautiously followed the boys across the pitch to the far end.
' Hey Ashley you can be attacker. Me an the new kid will be defenders. ' Scott shouted.
' Sure ' Scott smirked moving into position. Tala and Ashley started to run with the ball. Ashley passed the ball to Tala then both boys smirked at each other as Ashley turned and together they both headed for Tala. Tala relised their plan and swerved with an agile move that left both boys stunned as Tala easily dodged their onslaught and flung himself to the floor, landing perfectly. Ashley and Scott fell to the floor in a heap as the teacher came over.
' Boys what is going on here? ' she asked
' Nothing Miss ' Scott and Ashley chorused.
' Right then boys if it's nothing I'd like to see your perfectly practised tackle. If you can afford to mess around then you must have perfected the technique already. Tala you can be the attacker. ' she ordered sternly.
Tala was worried. He hasn't had a chance to practise a bit and now he was going to get a bad report in this class too. ' I guess I'm just destined to be a failure ' he thought as he took his position. Ashley and Scott ran, passing the ball between them, towards Tala. They looked as if they would bowl him over. Tala thought a minute judging the positions then charged with lightning speed. Scott was caught off guard and quickly passed the ball to Ashley. This was exactly what Tala had expected him to do. He swerved into a diving tackle catching Ashley off balance in a perfect tackle. Ashley felt the force of the tackle and groaned as he smashed into the ground. Tala leapt to his feet immediately and stood. Tala turned round to see his teacher clapping and smiling.
' Tala that the best tackle I've seen. How about you join rugby club after school tonight? It would be good experience for you and we need another player. '
' Um... ok ' Tala replied. He needed to keep his skills together somehow and without biovolt training everyday his muscles would lose their strength, besides he needed some time to kill before he picked up Reishi.
Just then the school bell rang and the class ran to get changed and go home. Tala stayed behind with the teacher to wait for the club.
' Tala I know you and those boys weren't practising earlier and I saw what they did to you and I must admit you dealt with it very well. Where did you learn to play rugby like that? '
' I'm a fast learner when it comes to physical activities ' Tala replied as he followed his teacher to rugby classes.
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At 4.30 Tala arrived outside Reishi's school to pick him up. He wondered if Reishi had problems at school too. Then he saw him. Reishi was running as fast as he could away from 5 boys who were chasing him. One of the boys had a knife. Reishi ran up to Tala and hid behind him, shaking. The boys ran up but stopped as soon as they saw who Reishi was hiding behind. Tala was known and feared by everyone in Russia. Tala picked up Reishi and ran along the path until he had put a safe distance between himself and the school.
' Reishi are you ok what were they doing? ' Tala asked when he slowed to a walk.
' They pick on me all the time, just because I'm an orphan. Its not fair, they were going to cut my hair off ' Reishi sobbed.
' I get it all the time too Reishi. Its hard to put up with the comments but if you like I can teach you some self defense moves in case you need to fight them. ' Tala said. ' As long as they hit you first then you won't get in trouble '
' Thanks Tala that would be great ' Reishi replied happily as they drew close to their home. Tala knew that Bryan would be angry but maybie he could talk him over, or at least try to. Tala pushed open the door and prepared to teach Reishi some self defense moves.
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Well what do you think? It took a while to update I know but I had exams Etc.
I need to know if i should make the rest of the demolition boys change or not. Should they become
good, or should they stay bad and hurt Tala more? It was the longest chapter I ever wrote!
R&R please! I'll try and get the next chapter up as soon as possible!