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On with the story................

Chapter 16

Brian followed a man dressed in a black cloak down long, winding corridors, past many closed doors. Swinging lamps hung from the ceiling, giving the impression that the building was swaying from side to side.

They came to a large ebony and gold door. The cloaked man knocked once, and then entered with Brian only a step behind.

"Ah, so you have found us at last" a deep voice spoke up from behind a chair. As he spoke, the chair twisted slowly around until the speaker was facing Brian. He found himself face to face with Voltaire.

"Only you? Where is Tala?" questioned Voltaire, annoyed.

Brian's eyes narrowed slightly, he had been expecting a better welcome. Seeing that it was `he` who had come up with the plan to capture Tyson in revenge.

But `they`, of course, still `wanted` their prize, the enhanced Tala.

Brian would change their views. Tala would no longer be the teacher's pet.

"I am yours to serve master Hiwariti. Tala is seeing to our guest. I thought it best that he was not left alone. We need him for our `Battle of Death` match"

Voltaire looked critically at Brian, "Battle of Death? Why have I not been informed sooner? It sounds interesting. Continue"

Brian smirked, "It involves certain people who have defied you, master. I have been arranging a re-match, against our two teams. Only this time, Tyson will be on our side! He will fight Rei, those two will do the most damage to each other, and in doing so, will cause the end of the Blade breakers! And leave the BBA at our mercy with the shame of DEATH on their hands!"

"Revenge against those who stole my glory! Yes!" Voltaire smiled at Brian, "You have done well. Tell me what you need"

Brian was pleased. "In four days, we will need a venue for the Battle"

"It is done. We happen to have built a blading dish right here in our new headquarters. Bring your guest here. I wish to torment him before he dies!"

Brian bowed is head sharply. "Straight away master Hiwariti, I will retrieve Tala and Tyson" He turned to leave "Before I go, what happened to Ian and Spencer?"

Voltaire replaced his smile with a scowl "The fools were arrested, they are being held in the police station. You can take the limo, I don`t want you to get caught too."

Brian bowed low and followed the cloaked man back the way they had come.

Exiting the new Headquarters, Brian got into a waiting limo that only just fitted down the narrow road. It took him back to the old hotel where Tala had been entertaining himself.

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Tala released Tyson from his mind, knowing he had lost.

For now.

Falling to the floor on his knees and gasping with the pain that Kai had caused. The door swung open.

Brian stepped into the room, "So..the `enhanced` Tala can`t even beat the whelp whilst he is restrained and blinded...Your pathetic" Tala scowled.

Brian pulled the keys to Tyson's bonds out of his pocket "I see you have been enjoying yourself" he commented, noting the half nakedness of their prisoner.

Tala raised himself off the floor to stand next to Brian in front of Tyson.

Brian suddenly backhanded Tyson across the face, snapping it back into the wall. A trickle of blood came out of Tyson`s mouth and rolled down on to his shirt, which had now fallen back into place, covering his chest.

Having no response from Tyson, Brian hit him again, blood fell on to the floor, and Tyson finally stirred.

"That's better. There is someone who wants to meet you" He let Tyson out of the cuffs and Tyson slid down the wall groaning.

"Get dressed." Turning to Tala he explained, "Voltaire is going to host the `Battle of Death`. There's a car outside, it will take you both to the new Headquarters. You take him" he ordered pointing to Tyson, who was making awkward movements to reinstate his modesty. Not easy, considering he hadn`t moved for three days.

"Oh, and where are you going?" Tala answered him sourly.

"To pay another visit to my dear Rei. You know how I love to see him suffer, the lover boy will be gone soon, so I will make the most of it now" Smirking at Tala`s raised eye brows. "Now hurry up with that shipment, Voltaire doesn`t like to be kept waiting!" then he left, heading back to the Hospital that was now so secure even the staff had trouble getting in.

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Tala`s mind ticked as he processed the news that Brian had told him. Of course, he didn`t know that it was Kai, not Rei, that was Tyson`s partner. He decided to keep it to himself for a while longer.

Wondering what Brian had told Voltaire, knowing he was evil. Wanting the power that Tala had. Wanting to be the team captain, but had always stayed second best.

And that was where Tala would keep him.

Glancing down at Tyson, who was now sitting, leaning back against the wall and fully clothed - apart from his shoes- he reached down and grabbed the front of his shirt, hoisting him on to his feet.

"Come on, your precious leaders uncle wishes to see his nephews `bit-of- fluff` Tala then proceeded to drag Tyson out of the room and down to the waiting limo.

Unaware that Tyson was checking his jacket pocket for his blade. Now his hands were free, he was able to find it. Pulling Dragoon out, he dropped it on to the floor of the hotel room just before he was dragged out the door, praying that a friend, not foe, would find it.

I know it`s short, but I had so much trouble loading the last 2 that I didn`t want the hassle this time.

Next one will be longer....promise...^_*

Reviews will be welcomed...anything that you can comment on is always appreciated.

Hob x