You know. you would think that after my exams I would have more free time, but no I actually have less. ahhhhhhhhh!! Okay, just 4 more weeks of school then holiday, yey!!! ^_^!! I'm sorry this took so long, then next one may take some time as well, but I will try my damnist to get it out by maximum of next weekend, if I don't I give you all permission to attack me with your emails.

Thanks for reviewing in the last chapter, here you go, enjoy.

It's a New Start

Tyson lay in bed, hugging his pillow as he dreamed peacefully, a smile on his face. Suddenly the bed jumped as Max threw himself upon Tyson, shaking him violently.

"Tyson!! Get up!!" Max shouted hysterically.

"Max!! It's too early! Come back to bed." Tyson mumbled as he pulled the pillow over his head.

"It's Rei! He's leaving!!" Max yelled, pulling the pillow off Tyson and throwing it to the floor.

"What?!" Tyson sat up and took hold of Max, eyes wide.

"He. He couldn't wait, he's leaving now!" Max explained, panicking slightly.

Tyson got up and rushed downstairs and out into the front yard, where they saw Rei mounting a deep red motorbike which belonged to Kai. Tyson rushed up and grabbed Rei's arm, stopping him. Growling, Rei pushed Tyson's hand away.

"Don't stop me, Tyson. Something's happened to Kai and I'm going to find out what!" Rei spoke forcefully with determination.

"At least wait for us, Rei. We'll be able to find him better if we all go." Max suggested.

"No, we've already left it long enough, I'm not waiting any longer."

With that Rei started the bike and sped off, leaving a trail of dust to float back down to the floor around Max and Tyson who watched their friend leave with heavy hearts. Something told them that Rei's search wouldn't go well.

Rei raced down the streets, swerving past what traffic was on the road, determined to find Kai, and he had a good idea of where to start.

~~~

Tala walked into Kai's room, but froze as he saw the bed was empty. Turning around Tala rushed through the corridors, hoping that he'd be able to find Kai quickly. As he past by a room he stopped and slowly walked in. A sigh of relief escaped him as he saw Kai standing by the bed that was taken up by the sickly figure of Julie.

Standing next to Kai he looked at the boy to see his face tight in concentration as he looked down at Julie's sleeping form. After ten minutes Kai looked up at Tala.

"We can't do anything for her. can we." Kai mumbled, upset.

"No. we've tried all we can and we'll do the best we can. but it might not be enough." Tala explained.

Tala placed his arm around Kai's shoulder, but pulled away as Kai tensed.

". Well at least you're remembering. you got yourself here didn't you?" Tala gave a reassuring smile.

". Yeah." Kai mumbled.

". What's wrong, Kai?" Tala asked.

". There's a name that keeps coming to me. it sounds like Rei. Ray." Kai spoke, rubbing his head annoyed.

Tala breathed deeply, "Yeah, Ray. he's our pet tiger. You wanna see him?" Tala asked.

Kai nodded and Tala took his hand securely in his as he lead him into the gardens, where, in the middle of the grass lay a huge White Tiger. Kai walked over with Tala right behind him and sat down next to Ray, stroking his coat. Kai smiled as memories came to him of the time he'd spent with Ray.

"I remember. but. the name still seems familiar in other ways. like a person I know.." Kai asked as he looked over at Tala.

"No one else is known by that name that I know of Kai." Tala clenched his teeth.

". never mind then. I must be confused with someone else."

Kai stroked Ray as he purred upon his lap. Tala smiled lightly at the sight, it seemed so right to have Kai with him like this. with no Rei. There was a knock at the door and Tala watched as two of the orphan boys, Yemotari and Rouku go over and try to reach the handle, failing. Tala turned as he heard Kai laugh lightly.

"They could never reach it, but each time they kept trying." Kai spoke, still watching them.

"Yeah." Tala smiled at Kai, watching him as he watched the boys.

The knock came stronger.

"You gonna get that?" Kai asked, looking up at Tala.

"W.what?" Tala asked, stuttering as he blushed lightly for being caught.

"Well, I can't answer it because I'm not going to be able to know who it is or what they want." Kai explained.

Tala nodded and walked over to the door. Yemotari and Rouku rushed out the way when they saw Tala, who now had his emotionless glare that he had fixed when Boris was still in charge. Tala opened the door slightly, his eyes narrowing as Rei stood before him.

"What do you want?" Tala asked in a monotone that showed power.

"Tala! Thank you, I thought no one was here. It's Kai, he was suppose to see you yesterday then come straight home, but he didn't. Have you seen him?" Rei asked, frantically.

"No. We met but he left straight after, I haven't seen him since." Tala replied, closing the gap in the door slightly so Rei couldn't see inside. or Kai couldn't see out.

"Really? Oh no. I don't know where he could be Tala! I don't know this place very well. Will you help me?" Rei begged.

"I'll go to the police station but I'm very busy here, now I must go."

And with that Tala slammed the door shut. With a sigh he closed his eyes, that had been close. he was beginning to think that this wasn't a good idea after all. but he loved Kai so much. As he opened his eyes, he almost jumped when he found Kai now to be standing right in front of him.

"Kai. What's up?" Tala asked, faking a smile.

Kai poked his face, "Stop doing those fake smiles, I can tell." As he poked Tala's face, his head began to hurt and he clutched his head in his hands.

*flashback*

"Stop doing that."

*end flashback*

Tala grasped Kai's shoulders in his, worried as Kai began to groan in pain, "Kai? What's wrong?"

Kai looked up at Tala as the pain went, ". It's nothing. Who was at the door?"

Tala clenched his teeth together, "It was some kid, he had lost his dog and was asking if it had come in here."

"Oh. okay."

Tala sighed mentally; this was going to be harder than he thought. but to have Kai by his side would mean everything to him.

~~~

Kai was watering the flowers with some of the children, while Tala was fixing some of the beyblades that had been destroyed through so-called 'games' that the kids had been playing. Tala grunted as the attack ring shattered in his hand. Groaning, Tala lay back on the grass, breathing deeply, frustrated at having to do this AGAIN!!!!!

Kai turned and frowned at the sight of Tala as he lay on the ground in frustration. Something within him didn't like to see Tala like this, it hurt and he wanted to do something about it. maybe they were together after all. Kai smiled as he caught one of the boys spraying a girl with the watering can he was using.

Turning the hose off for a moment, Kai turned to Tala and quietly walked over to him. The children stopped what they were doing and watched, snickering quietly. When Kai was about a metre away from Tala he turned the hose on and drenched Tala in a burst of icy water.

Calling out in shock, Tala got to his feet and brought his arms up to stop the water from hitting his body. Kai began to laugh as he kept the hose directed at Tala.

"Kids! I'll buy you each a chocolate bar if you get that hose off Kai!!" Tala called.

The kids jumped at Kai, causing him to fall over and let go of the hose. Quickly, Tala picked up the hose and began to spray Kai now. Getting up, Kai ran off, trying to escape the water but Tala followed, eager to make Kai as wet as he was. The kids clapped in enjoyment as they watched the entertainment.

Soon, Tala caught up with Kai and tackled him to the floor, the hose pipe was thrown away and Tala had Kai pinned underneath him, both of them drenched and breathing heavily. Tala licked the water off his lips as he watched Kai with lustful eyes before leaning down to kiss Kai.

*flashback*

Tala roughly caught Kai's face in his hands and forced him into a bruising kiss. Kai's eyes opened in shock, but he couldn't do anything, his body was frozen as Tala continued his onslaught and pushed Kai's to the floor, straddling his legs. Kai felt Tala's fingers grip his jaw bone and open it roughly as his tongue thrusted deep into his mouth. Tala let his other hand reach under Kai's top and rub against the taut muscles and his nipples.

*end flashback*

Kai pushed Tala away as memories came back to him, causing his head to hurt. Tala, though hurt, watched Kai concerned. Soon, Kai calmed down and looked up at Tala.

"What's wrong, Kai?" Tala asked.

Kai pushed Tala off him and rushed into the building. Silently, Tala swore to himself. he was too fast. he'd have to take it slower.

Kai rushed into the building and into his room, falling into the corner, huddling his body. Tala had told him that they were together. but that memory showed him being forceful. and Kai hadn't liked it at all. he was so confused.

~~~

Upon the roof of the abbey Kai watched the stars shine as the moon illuminated the night sky. As he sat here his mind was engulfed by memories.

*flashback*

The night came quickly, signalling the rising of the pure moon that silhouettes the once lively world in its eerie white glow. Upon the roof of the house, Kai sits alone, the light breeze whistling through his hair, bring life to sculptured appearance. All around trees filled the landscape where the muffled voices of wandering animals could be heard. Their house was a mile away from the nearest town; Kai had said that it would give them the privacy they needed and would stop them from being distracted as well.

Kai closed his eyes as the cold breeze attacked his body. Closing off his sense he denied his body the luxury of curling up to keep warm; this way he'd stay mentally strong. Boris had taught him that each time he tried to hide away from elements of the world, you become weaker. Kai laughed to himself. Even after all this time Kai still went about his life in the ways of the abbey. Old habits die hard, no matter how much a certain cat tried to get rid of them.

*end flashback*

And that's where his memory went fuzzy. It was obvious to him that this was an habit that he had done may times before. and that 'a certain cat' was trying to change the way he acted. but to him that meant Ray. but another part of him told him that it was someone else.

A hand fell upon Kai's shoulder before Tala sat next to him, icy blue depths observing the form of his love. Kai looked at him with pained eyes.

"What's up, Kai?" Tala asked, squeezing his shoulder.

"I'm remembering more. but it makes no sense." Kai whispered.

"Kai. I'm sorry about before. I didn't mean to hurt you." Tala sighed.

"No, it's okay. we're. we're together. and. and you wanted to. to kiss me." Kai stuttered, feeling awkward.

"Either way, I'm sorry and I'll try not to do it again. promise." Tala replied.

"Thanks. Tala. can I ask you something" Kai asked.

"What is it?" Tala asked, moving closer to Kai.

"Where. you ever rough with me?" Kai asked.

Tala blinked at the question, confused, then remembered the moment in the park, "Um. yeah. I was once. we had had an argument and I overreacted and forced you into some things you didn't want." Tala spoke, lowering his head.

"Tala." Kai called.

Tala raised his head, but was surprised to see Kai smiling at him, "Thanks for helping me. and for being truthful."

Tala smiled, breathing s sigh of relief, "It's okay.... I'll leave you alone then."

Tala stood and walked away. Kai turned back to the night sky, only to feel suddenly alone.

~~~

Tala sunk into his bed, sighing heavily, today had been busy and he knew it was only going to get harder. As he began to sink into a deep sleep, his door opened and he watched as Kai walked in and stood next to his bed.

"Kai?" Tala asked, sitting up on his elbows.

"Can. can I stay with you?" Kai asked, nervously.

"Sure."

Tala threw the blanket open and held out his arms to Kai. Kai climbed into the bed and rested upon Tala's chest as Tala covered them in the blanket. Within the darkened room, Tala could feel Kai snuggle happily against him and Tala smiled brightly when kai allowed him to wrap his arms around him, allowing them to fall asleep in each others arms.

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