Konnichiwa!
How are you all? I'm great, although I screwed up yesterday. I was supposed to post the next chapter, but of course, there was something wrong with the disc I had brought with that on, so it didn't work. We have Easter vacation this week, so I had to borrow a computer at my mother's job. Thank you so much for all the lovely reviews! Seems like I kinda messed the story up…and I'm sorry about that. I only go on what I would do in the situations…and then assumptions about the way other would react. So, hope you still like the story.

Shihoko: Crap. So sorry about that! Forgive me? Glad you liked it. But though the story ends in four chapters, remember that I'll start on the sequel. Well…guess people react different…I made it so that Tala's shock came later. You go girl! That is something you're allowed to be cocky about.
ray-is-sexy: :) Hmmm…no, I don't think you're high on sugar. I do think you are too intelligent for your own good though. What I would say? Well, that depends of how you say it, but most likely I would say Hi or hello. Then give a smile.
Sakuraloveu: Come of think of it…you're right. It's always someone who gets raped. I dunno why I did it…I really don't. I didn't plan it from the beginning and now I have to change the remaining chapters a little. Guess I'm too impulsive. And, I think you are both smart and intelligent.
Kiko cat: …Guess I get to be satisfied with you saying you're fine…that's good. Well, it really is poor Tala, isn't it? Man, and this is supposed to be a KaixRei story.
gift-of-the-elves: Yeah, strangely enough, you're right. I did make a square of it. Do you mind?
fifi mcfu: Whoa… don't get all freaked out. Of course I'll update. Every Wednesday. Is my story the first gay story you read? That's great, your gay-story-reading debut :) you think I write good? Thanks a lot:D
Constantine: Nothing would make me stop talking to ya. You could even insult me as much as you want, and I still wouldn't be angry. I'm not easily freaked out or angered, and the one to make me should have an award of some sort. Good it's beginning to work out for ya!
Tamurl: Yatta, you go girl! I hope you get published! What's it about? I'm working on a novel as well :D or more like a roman. Sorry I stopped, but I had nothing left to write.
dark-anime-slave: Hmmm…well, I made it so that Tala's shock came afterwards. He was a bit dizzy in the other chapter, didn't really fully see what happened. So, guess it was a bit odd, yes.
Mya Ino: Hi, Mya-dono. I think I did to little for you, but I'll send you a few gravitation tracks to make up for that. I wished I could have been there. Thank you for the great critics. I think you are more the intelligent person, but also very smart. Hehehe…I more like "act first, think later".
Reis1gurl: You think? (Glowing with pride) thanks! I think you are right. I think you are a mix of both…really!
UlTiMaTe KaI LuVa: Hahaha…yeah, there was only one question. I thought that was enough. You are an intelligent idiot? That's kinda cool!
blackartofchaos: What episode did you miss? I hate when that happen! Heh, I think the term insane strangely suits you, but I think you are intelligent too!
M.S.K: Really? just because it's me? That's neat! Yeah, they will be together. Makes you happy? I will make Rei tell Kai about his feelings…later.

Disclaimer: (angry glare) so what? I don't own…who's stupid enough to think that anyway!
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:chapter 16:

:Mix-match:

Kai rolled around and desperately tried to get away. But Rei jumped at him and pressed him down at the bed. The tiger smirked and laughed at his lover underneath him. Kai smiled nervously and squirmed.

"Rei…please…don't…don't you dare!" he said, wary.

"And why is that? I think this is far to fun not to do!" the raven haired boy sneered and ran his hands along Kai's sides. Kai squirmed and started to giggle, soon moving over to laughter.

"PLEASE…REI! STOP! HAVE MERCY!" the phoenix screamed through his laughter. Rei joined the laughter but didn't stop.

"I had no idea you were this ticklish, captain." the neko smiled and spun Kai around so that he laid on his stomach. That way, the only thing Rei had to do was sitting on Kai's back to keep him still. He continued his tickling torture and Kai laughed so much tears was starting to travel down his face.

"NO! STOP! I GIVE UP! I'LL DO ANYTHING!" the Russian squeaked. Rei smiled mischievously.

"Anything?"

"YES. ANYTHING!" Rei let go of his lover and spun him back around so that they were face to face. They looked at each other. Kai was breathing terrible fast, whilst Rei was as calm as ever. It had all started when Rei decided to finally wake Kai up.
They had spend the whole evening talking about the three men and Rei had wrapped Kai's torso in bandages, claiming that he didn't want to hurt him in the bed. Then, they had fallen asleep without doing anything. And Rei had went to shower and get dressed in the morning. Though, after giving Kai two hours more to sleep than usual, Rei woke him up…accidentally running his fingers over the phoenix's chest. Kai had jumped to his feet, saying it tickled…and that's about it.
Rei smiled and placed a little kiss on the Russians forehead.

"Tell me you love me" he frowned when Kai cracked an eye brow.

"What? That's it?"

"…Please?" Rei looked pretty sad, making Kai think about his talk with Bryan previous day. He reached up and wrapped his arms around the Chinese's neck and put his lips close to his ear.

"…I love you, Rei Kon. I love you with all my heart and spirit, and nothing will ever change my mind about that!" Rei shivered and leant against Kai's shoulder.

"Thank you, Kai Hiwatari." he murmured. They stayed in that position for another minute or so, before Rei without warning jumped to his feet. "Come on now, sleepyhead! Let's go downstairs!"

"That reminds me, where did the others go? I haven't seen much of them this week." Rei smiled at him.

"That's one of the reasons we're going downstairs. Max said he wanted to talk to us."

"And the other reason?"

"Decoration. It's party time tonight!" Kai groaned and stood up. He had totally forgotten about that. He didn't want to. They would look ridiculous! He was sure that his clothes was several sizes too big for the neko. And, people would laugh their heads off at his own costume.
When realising that Rei was looking at him quite amused, he came out of his thoughts.

"What?" he asked confused. Rei giggled and walked over to where he was standing and stroke the somewhat smaller boy's cheek.

"You have the most beautiful skin I've ever seen." he smirked and captured his lover's lips in his own. As they broke apart, the neko smirked again. "But don't you think you should wear something except that and the bandages when we go down?" Kai blushed badly at the comment.

"W-Well…I-I know that" he murmured and ran off to the closet. Rei laughed at him. Was this really the almighty, fearless leader of the Bladebreakers? Was it him running around wearing completely nothing at all, embarrassed and cute? Rei didn't know when, but he had been permitted to see the real Kai during these days, and he was surprised to find Kai feel comfortable about being on the bottom. It was something he never expected. He had also found Kai much more passionate, caring, loving and nice than he ever could have imagine. Something felt different deep inside him, and it scared him.

"I'm ready! Shall we go?" Kai had come back, now wearing a black sleeveless turtleneck, with a white line running horizontal over his chest, and dark green pants.
Rei was wearing light blue jeans, a white shirt, a beige west and black slippers and his hair was in a ponytail.
They walked along the corridor leading to the restaurant, again. Rei had explained that Max had asked them to meet him and the others around 11 am or so, and that was only a few minutes away. Rei was a little worried. Max had sounded pretty serious this morning, not telling what it was about. The tiger could tell from Kai's expression that he too was worried…about Tala. They hadn't visited the Demolition boys yet, Kai insisting that it was to early to disturb the wolf.
The Chinese jerked when a familiar voice called out to them.

"KAI!" They both turned around to face the person they both recognised the voice to belong to. Tala ran up to them, a happy smile on his lips. Bryan was not far behind. "How are you doing?" he asked, not taking any notice about Rei.

"I'm fine. But what are you doing out of bed? Are you okay?" Kai sounded very concerned and Rei couldn't help but feel a little…jealous.

"Yeah, I'm great. I mean it's not like I haven't had sex before…only that this time was the first I didn't approve to it. But it's okay, I'm fine!" Tala scratched his head and smiled just as Bryan finally caught up with him. Rei gave Tala a icy look as the four of them started moving.

"You shouldn't run around yet. You should rest!" Tala's smile faded a little, and he gave Rei a murderous glare…unseen by the other two, Kai and Bryan, who was presently walking a few steps in front of them. The wolf glared at the teen, who was equal in length.

"Rei, don't think that you can continue like this. If you don't do something soon…I'll steal him away." he whispered, so that Rei was the only one to hear him. The Chinese boy glared at him with such fury, even Boris would have backed away.

"You think so, huh? Your confidence is a little too burning, sweetie. I don't think that will ever happen, and I know you do as well" he smirked and turned away, then turned back. "After all, it doesn't seem to me that all your fans would let you get away that easily. And, you seem to attract men wherever you go…hon´." Tala shook with anger, knowing exactly what Rei meant. He growled low in his throat.

"Careful, Kon. I'm not as nice as I might seem. You should watch your back"

"…I'll remember that…Tala-kun" their eyes locked with each other, now fully showing their emotions.
Kai looked down at the floor. He could hear the two behind talking, but he couldn't hear the actual words spoken. He looked at Bryan. The falcon returned the look and sighed.

"I couldn't stop him. He ran out off bed, claiming he felt great. I tried to calm him down, but as always, he didn't listen to me. Then, when I asked about the rape, he stopped for a few seconds, looking out into the air. But he almost immediately went back to his common mood, saying he was great." Kai nodded.

"I guess it's the way he is. Nothing will bring him down. Not for a longer time anyway" Bryan sighed at Kai's words.

"…Idiot. He really is…an idiot" Kai laughed at the description, but didn't reply.
They stepped through the doors, Tala following Bryan to the other Demo boys…or, more like, tried to run there but was held back by the falcon. Rei took his position beside the phoenix, still pretty angry.
They soon spotted the others. Rei smiled and returned the enthusiastic waving coming from Tyson.

"REI! KAI! OVER HERE!" Even Kai gave a little smirk at the shout.

"…Tyson, they have already seen us" Kenny mumbled and opened his laptop as the two bladers sat down.

"Hey guys! So, what's up?" Rei smiled and leant forward. Max scratched his head.

"Um…well…nothing at the moment. Except one thing that I've wanted to tell you guys for some time now." Kai cracked an eyebrow.

"What?" he asked the little blondie sitting on the opposite side of the table. Max sighed, then smiled.

"Let's talk about that a little later. Can't we just chat a little. We haven't seen much of you two for a while. What have you been up to?" Kai leant backwards and crossed his arms, closed his eyes and gave his usual 'hn'. The Chinese teen shook his head.

"No, Max. Tell us what you mean. Then we can chat." The three younger boys exchanged looks and after a while, Tyson was the one to speak.

"We're quitting the team" both Rei and Kai sat, stupefied, looking at them. Kai was the first one to reply to that statement.

"Are you serious!" all three nodded. "Are you insane? And what about us? If you guys quit, we haven't got a team, dammit! And what are you planning to do instead!" Max raised his hand.

"I'm sorry, we are serious. I want to go study in the USA, at my mom's lab. When Kenny heard about my plans, he jumped on. He too wants to study, and he can't stand being away from Emily anyway" Kenny looked up.

"HEY?" Max chuckled at the little brunette and Tyson continued.

"And I want to be close to Max. He's…they are my best friends, and if I don't come with them, I will miss them too much. So, that's why we're quitting."

"You really are serious, aren't you…" It was Rei who spoke. "I'm glad you've found your path, I wish you luck, guys. I will certainly miss you. But…I guess Blade breakers will seas to exist."

"What, why?" Tyson cried out. Kai glared at him.

"Rei and I can't be on the team just the two of us. You need to be three at least."

"…Wait" The four teens turned to Rei who thoughtfully glared out in the air. "…what if we asked Tala to join?" he frowned.

"WHAT?" Max, Tyson and Kenny screamed out in one union.

"Yeah, since they are splitting too, Tala will be on his own. And if he join, we'll be three"

"You gotta be kidding me! THE demo boys are quitting?" Tyson shook his head. "Guess we're not the only once with news"

"Yeah, they are. But apart from our team, nobody knows about that. So don't spill it out" Kai gave Tyson a look saying 'with that, I mean you'. The dragon stuck out his tongue, but Kai ignored him. "Anyway, Tala still wants to blade, so he might like the suggestion." he turned to Rei. "Are you sure it's okay"

"Sure, I wouldn't mind at all. But do you think he's okay with moving from the position as captain to just a member?" the neko said. Although he smiled, Kai could feel he felt a little different about it than what he said. But, if he had anything against it, he was allowed to say so. Kai wasn't going to squeeze it out of him.

"I'm sure he wouldn't mind it. So it's settled, if Tala wants to, he will be the new member of Blade breakers." He gave Rei a questioning look and Rei nodded. "…I'll ask him la…" he was cut from his sentence by Rei, who spoke.

"Are you sure Kai? I mean…wouldn't you feel uncomfortable with this. If it's just because of what I said about the team, then don't feel pressure. It's not relevant."

"What are you talking about? I want to keep on blading, don't you?"

"…Yeah, I do."

"So, what's the problem? I think it's a great solution on the problem." Rei listened to Tyson's words and sighed.

"Okay. Ask him later then, Kai. After all, if he doesn't join, it'll be two teams falling apart" the phoenix nodded and smiled as he leaned backwards.
Rei frowned and looked across the room towards the demo boys…towards Tala. he was sitting next to Bryan and Spencer, sipping on a glass of juice. He was…beautiful. His eyes was pure ice glowing with intelligence. His skin was almost the same as Kai's, just a little paler, and his body was muscular…in a fine way. Too bad he was such an asshole. The wolf suddenly locked his eyes with the tigers. His eyes showed nothing but hate…or maybe not exactly hate, but it wasn't a friendly glare he threw the Chinese. They both broke the eye-contact at the same time. 'team mates, huh?' the tiger smirked to himself. 'Maybe not the greatest idea'

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It was about 4 in the afternoon, and everyone was running around like crazy, trying to get everything ready for the party. They had been divided into four groups by Kenny. Oliver, Rei, Mariah and Max was in charge of the food. Tala, Steve, Johnny, Emily and Tyson had the decorations. Kai, Bryan, Michael, Enrique and Lee had the music, and the rest was cleaning the floor.
Rei was really tired of the food. Oliver had been chosen to be the leader of the team, and he was extremely picky of the dishes. He had put Rei on doing the dessert with Mariah, but Mariah had left a few minutes earlier, saying it was too boring. So, that left Rei by himself. He could hear people outside of the kitchen. Mostly Tala, who was in charge of the decoration group, Tyson and Johnny complaining about the orders from the wolf, and Kai telling everyone to shut up. He smiled to himself. He really enjoyed spending time with the bladers. They were fun to have around.

"Not there, Kinomiya. Am I the only one who's thinking here? Please, use whatever you got under that hair!" Tala spoke out.

"Why don't you do it yourself, Ivanov? If you know where everything is supposed to be, then what do you need our help…all mighty leader!" Johnny's comment made half the room burst into laughter, including Rei from where he was.

"That's why I am the leader, so that I won't have to do all the dirty work myself, McGregor…You know what? This last name thing is a little corny…" People started laughing again. The Chinese sighed. They hadn't asked him yet. Kai had said that he would take care of that, but Rei had insisted of following. He didn't want to admit it, but Tala's threat of taking Kai away had scared him a little. Not that he loved Kai or anything…he just enjoyed the company. And, he didn't want to loose a person to someone else again. If that was something that would happen, he would be happier to call it off himself.
At the sound of the door that opened, the neko turned around and smiled when he saw who it was.

"Hi, Kai!"

"Hello, honey! How's it going? Can we expect something yummy tonight?" Rei laughed and pulled Kai closer and captured his lips in a fiery kiss. Kai moaned and arched his back so that his torso rubbed against Rei's.

"Oh, it's yummy alright!" Kai blushed and looked down at the floor. "And, I don't have to ask if you would like to taste it now, because you've already done that" the phoenix blushed even more and chuckled.

"Yeah, and it was delicious!" he whispered in a seducing tone.

"…Really? Why don't you let me have a taste?" the amber eyed teen sighed deeply and frowned rather irritated at Tala's interruption. "I'm sure I would like it!" the wolf sneered. He had just stepped inside.

"Tala…that's not why I asked you to come with me."

"You didn't mean it to be a triangle thing? Geese, I'd never guess…so what is it?"

"We wanted to ask if you would join the Blade breakers?" Tala rose his eyebrows in surprise. And for several seconds, he didn't say anything.

"Huh? Say what?" Rei crunched his teeth together and hissed.

"The other's are quitting the team, and since yours is splitting too, we thought that you maybe would be interested" Rei didn't like what he was saying, but if he didn't, Kai would. Tala pretended the neko-jin wasn't there and turned towards Kai.

"Seriously? You mean…I can be on your team, as a member? Seriously?" Kai laughed at the behaviour of Tala.

"Yeah. If you want to"

"OF COURSE I WANT TO! THANK YOU SO MUCH!" Tala practically jumped up in Kai's arms and embraced him. The phoenix coughed.

"Uh, your welcome…but it wasn't my idea. it was Rei's" Tala frowned and looked at Kai.

"…Really!" the sarcasm shone trough like the sun through a window, and if Rei had been a cat, his ears would be lying backwards down at his head. Tala jumped down and walked over to the neko and stared at him. Rei stared back. Then, suddenly, Tala flung his arms around the tigers neck, causing him to nearly loose his balance. "Thank you" he smiled. Rei didn't really know how to react and looked over at Kai for support. Kai, however, just smiled and walked out of the room. As the doors closed with a little click, Tala rapidly pinned Rei down at the floor, straddling his waist and pressing down his hands above his head. Rei squirmed a little then laid still once it became obvious he was no match for Tala's strength. "What's I your head, Kon. Should I be thanking you?" Then he, Rei, smirked.

"You want me that badly?" he whispered and licked his lips. the wolf sneered and glared at him with an unreadable expression. "Your free to take me, Tala. I wouldn't mind. It might be fun" the expression of Tala changed, but it was still unreadable. "Come on, let's do it!" Rei reached up and licked Tala's chin. Tala widened his eyes at the offer.

"…You're serious?" he asked. Rei nodded.

"I'm yours!" Tala didn't move for a while, but soon moved forward towards Rei's face. Just an inch away from his lips he stopped.

"You're despicable, Kon" he smirked. "I don't get what Kai sees in you" Rei frowned and sighed.

"Enough already! As I said, I'm yours. Say what you want, but get on with it!" Now, Tala had had enough. He let go of Rei and slapped him hard. The neko laid still and chuckled. "I didn't expect you to be turned on by such things. But go ahead. It's not my first time." Tala widened his eyes and jumped to his feet.

"Are you serious, Kon. I mean, would you really…?"

"Yes. If that's what you're after. I'll be happy to grant your wishes." the ice eyed teen hissed down in his throat.

"…Rei…"

"Yes?"

"…Don't you ever cheat on Kai like that again. If you do, I'll personally kill ya, do you understand! I won't tell him about this, it will stay between us" Rei frowned and stood up.

"Does that mean you aren't interested?" Tala shook his head.

"You're unbelievable…what have you been through Rei, to turn you into this?" he didn't receive an answer. "…It doesn't really matter. From now on, I'm gonna try to break you two apart. It's no longer because I love him. He can be with anyone except you"

"Why is that?" the neko's tone was a bit to the 'couldn't care less', and Tala wasn't amused.

"Because I believe that you will eventually hurt him, wont you? One way or another?"

"It doesn't involve you in any way, Ivanov."

"Oh, but it does. I would kill for a FRIEND, Rei. Don't you forget that" With that he left, leaving Rei behind. The ebony haired teen slowly reached up and stroke his hand over his cheek.

"Maybe…that would be best…for all of us. I hope you succeed, Tala Ivanov!"

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I'm gonna quit there. Some interesting stuff, eh? And the party's up in next chapter. Hehehe…well, only three chapters to go. Anyway, my answer on the question, and a few other questions as well. Enjoy and review!
Well, since I'm very rarely smart, I have to go with "intelligent". I don't know why though, because I don't consider myself to suit any of them, neither am I none of them. Hm, you just have to make up your mind about what I am.
This time, I won't ask a question, not really. Though, I want you to do something, okay?

1. I would like you to analyse me. Sound selfish? Well, maybe, but I'm curious if I'm as easy to read as I think. And then, I'm also doing a little project in my school about just what others sees me as. And that's why I would like to see if you can figure out something about me from reading this story, looking at my profile and reading the answers I give. How, who and what do you think I am?