Chapter 4 Revised October, 2008
Light flooded through the doorway.
Kai stood like a statue while his eyes adjusted to the darkness. His shadow stretching across the rooftop. He never knew how he always found Tyson, it was like he was drawn to him.
He spotted Tyson near the edge of the building, on his knees, head bowed low.
"Tyson." - No movement.
"Tyson." He repeated a little louder. This time he got a response.
"What?" came the gruff reply, it sounded as if he had been crying. Hard.
Crying? Thought Kai. Did I make him do that?
Kais heart hammered against his chest. It seemed to Kai that it was echoing over the city. "I'm sorry."
Tyson's head snapped up in surprise. "You're sorry?" the words were softly spoken, but they had full impact. Kai felt a pang of guilt. But Tyson did'nt stop there. "Sorry for what, exactly?" Tyson took a deep breath to steady himself. It was now or never. He would NOT lose Kai again. But he was not thinking straight, too much rage and grief and pressure then caused him to explode...
"Are you SORRY for leaving me? SORRY for shouting? SORRY for inviting Tala over? SORRY for what happened to Rei? SORRY for giving up Dranzer? SORRY...!"
"ENOUGH" Kai's voice re-bounded off the walls. "Tyson, that's in the past. Its over." Kai moved to where Tyson now stood. Eyes focused on Kai as if his life depended on it. Kai stopped an arms length away. Placing one hand gently on Tyson's right shoulder he continued.
"I AM sorry about everything. I am a Bladebreaker. Now and forever. You... and the team are my friends, I want to protect you. As for Tala, well... he wants to join us." He sighed, "I wanted to know how you felt before I did anything. I had to let him in. Its safer having him close where I can keep my eye on him..." And away from you, thought Kai silently.
Tyson felt relief wash over him. "You..you.. mean you're not... he's not...?"
Kai put his head to one side "What? Leaving?" Kai smiled "No. Not now. Not ever." He squeezed Tysons shoulder in reassurance.
Tyson let out the breath he had been holding in, Kai's hand felt like a life line. Tyson didn't feel so good all of a sudden, as if the need to be strong was finally over. His eyes tried to stay focused on Kai. "Good." He whispered, smiling.
Kai assessed his friend's condition. Tyson was exhausted. Tyson's legs began to wobble, standing wasn't such a good idea. Kai quickly scooped Tyson up. "Lets get you back home."
Before Kai had even finished his sentence Tyson was sound asleep with his head resting comfortably against Kai's shoulder. Looking at his charge, Kai smiled. Then began his decent back to the hotel room, their friends, and Tala.
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Bryan quietly turned the door handle. Gently he pushed the door open and cautiously looked in.. Bryan grinned; there was Rei, asleep on the bed. Alone. He opened the door wide enough for him to slip in un-noticed. Bryan glided across the room to the edge of the bed.
Looking down at Rei he studied his handy work, he couldn't help but feel a little proud of himself. Now he was going to finish the job. Properly. If he couldn't destroy Rei's body, he would destroy his mind.
Pulling a piece of paper out of his pocket, he glanced down at it once. "Here you are Rei, a picture of your sweetheart. It'll the last time you'll ever see him!"
Brian rolled up the paper and slid it into Rei's hand. Satisfied, Bryan turned to go. "Tyson?" murmured a sleep filled voice. Smiling broadly, Brian left the room without any intervention. He knew he was right. This would be the end of Rei.
He just had to wait for Tala to keep up with his end of the bargain.
Walking swiftly down the corridor, Bryan passed silently into the night.
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