Hey I'm back! Just to warm you this is going to be shorter than I first thought… the next chapter could be the last or the one after that could be that last! So short! Anyway, just to let you know, work on GP2 will be delayed until this is finished because I think that was what was slowing me down on updates, so I've stopped and will wait until this is done to continue GP2.

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Here we are – we've just begun and after all this time our time has come

Flames flickered above the hot wax as a gust of wind swiped past them from the brutal force of flesh hitting the beaten walls of a cold room. Whimpering came from outside as children huddled by the door pleading with them to stop, while strong arms held them back from banging against the bolted door. Punches were thrown: turning pale skin blue and warm blood slithered down the body, reflecting the intensity of the conflict.

Throughout the day that had held such joy to begin with these two had fought, voices now sore from yelling, fists red and torn and skin blue and red all over while hair was unruly sticking to their sweaty skin. Legs were worn, bodies needing to relax, but neither one were giving up, determined to win their case no matter what.

Now is was night and the sun was beginning to rise once more, signalling the start of another day and the next round of attacks. Today was like that of the day our hero began his struggle, the day this ordeal had begun. Today the sun rose and turned the sky red with blood and anguish. Today would bring an end to all and return nature to what it once was.

Icy blue eyes squinted at the burning orb that invaded the room he stood in, bringing to light the damage that had befallen himself and the other during the night. Hunched over he watched the sun and his opponent curiously, while they both caught their breath. Crimson eyes burned into his soul with intensity unmatched before.

"Red sky at night, shepherd's delight… Red sky at dawn, shepherds' mourn." Came the breathy reciting of from Tala's red mouth as a wicked grin covered his face.

"Then start mourning because this lamb's had enough!" Sour yet commanding Kai straightened his form, trying to prove his power to Tala as he mimicked the grin that shone at him.

"So you remember… big deal… so do you hate me now… and do you love that kitten again? How pathetic!" Tala spit the blood that was flowing into his mouth down onto the floor before Kai's wobbly feet.

"I've never hated you more than I do now! How dare you play with me like that?! You had no right to do that to me! You're sick and perverted! Did you really think it would work? Did you really think that Rei would not come looking for me or that I would not remember!" Kai had to cough as his throat closed up on him, not wanting its master to cause anymore damage.

"I knew you would remember eventually, that's why I had my fun with you while I could! I'll treasure our memories Kai, each night that you gave yourself to me will be in my dreams forever more and will dominate your every nightmare and slowly eat away at you until you can't take it anymore and it starts to affect your pathetic excuse for a relationship with Rei!" That possessive grin maintained it position upon his swollen lips.

"Oh you wish, I spent years in this facility and with Boris and yes it may have affected me, put I came through it, and just like that I will get over the crimes that you performed! I can get through anything with Rei at my side, I've proved that in these past days!"

"I bet you haven't remembered about Mariah have you? Oh, did you forget to ask about her yesterday? Did you get distracted? Did you get a headache again… oh poor you! Even if you did ask I'm sure he'd just lie to you so that he can keep you all to himself…"

"Why should I believe anything you say?!"

"She's his girlfriend, Kai… they've known each other since they were young, she lives in her village and as they grew older their feelings for each other grew. You're only a good fuck to him Kai."

"You're lying!"

Tala's smirk covers his face in the morning red glow as he drops a pile of photographs at Kai's feet. Taking his gaze from Tala's icy stare he takes a look and finds them to hold images of Rei and a pink haired girl.

"…Mariah…" Kai whispers.

"They look a bit too friendly to just be friends don't you think?"

"… when were these taken?"

"Just two weeks ago…"

Walking forward Tala holds out a picture of Rei and Mariah kissing. Kai blinks at it and feels his heart shatter once more as silent tears appear within his reddened eyes and his mouth becomes lax.

"He used you Kai… He doesn't love you, it was all an act… and that's what I was trying to get you away from… because I do love you…"

Kai pushed the photo away, "Go away."

"Kai…"

"I said go away, I don't want you here!!… I need to think…" Kai looked down at the floor… 'I can't believe him so easily… but I can't remember anything about her… then there's that picture…'

There comes a solid knock at the door and Rei soft voice floats through the thick wood of the door.

"Kai… I have to go, we're going to a tournament and the bladebreakers are the special guests… Can I come in…. I want to say good bye… or are you coming with us?"

Tala looked at Kai questioningly, "Well… what are you going to do?"

Kai closed his eyes, he needed to be alone, he needed to be alone, "Good bye Rei."

There was a pause, "Kai… can I come in, I want to talk…"

"I'm busy! Now go away!"

"But Kai…" Rei did not continue and footstep began once more as he walked away from the room.

Collapsing to his knees Kai let the tears go, but could not sob for his throat would no longer let him.

"You made the right choice… this is your home… and he'd only use you anyway… But unfortunately your ordeal is not over, because we are also special surprise guests at that very tournament and you will be coming with us."

Kai did not reply, but bowed his head. Taking that as an agreement, Tala turned and walked out of the room, leaving Kai to ponder at his thoughts and stare down at the pictures before him, moment by moment his heart turning cold as his eyes glared at the photograph of the young couple kissing.

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Sadness filled every limb of Rei's form as he walked over to his team. How could Kai do this to him? He had truly thought that Kai was remembering him so why was he pushing him away so easily? Trying to control his tears he thought no longer of it and joined his team with a false smile upon his trembling lips.

"What happened? Where's Kai?" Tyson asked, worried at his friend's state as he squeezed Max's hand.

"He's not coming…" Mumbled Rei.

"Why? Did something happen to him?" Asked Max.

"I don't know… he never let me talk to him… he just said to go…" Rei closed his eyes and growled as the tears flowed.

Biting his lip at his friend, Max walked over and hugged him, which Rei accepted instantly, wrapping his arms round his comforting friend.

Kenny rubbed his chin thoughtfully, "Do you think this could have something to do with the fight that was going on all yesterday and last night?"

Tyson nodded, "Could be… I say we go and bombard that room and get Kai to tell us what's going on!"

Rei shook his head, "No… Let's just go already… please guys."

"Okay… but how about we come back after and give it one more shot, maybe Kai will have calmed down after that?!"

"That's a great idea, Maxy. What do you say Rei?" Tyson jumped, smiling.

Rei nodded his head, smiling a sad but truthful smile, "Yeah… that sounds good."

"Come on then, let's get this tournament over with quickly" Max beamed

With that agreed the bladebreaker walked out of the abbey and jumped into the awaiting taxi. As Rei was about to step into the taxi he took one last look at the Abbey.

"I'll be back, Kai… please wait for me."

He stepped into the taxi and it took off. From the window above Kai watched them leave and he felt like a part of him had left once more, and he hated it… he wanted it back. Tala walked back into the room and grabbed Kai's arm.

"You ready? The coppers waiting."

Kai swung Tala's hand from his arm and walked past him and up onto the roof.

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ooo, Kai not very happy and Tala being meany and Rei all upset!! What a weird chapter, this was not where the original story was going to go put all my muses started battering me because I made a very crap plan that didn't work. But now it all works and I think I can pull off a better ending!! Go me!!

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