Chapter 5

"….." Speech

(…..) Thought speech

(You seem distracted young master, is there something bothering you?)

Caught off guard by the sudden interruption it took a moment for the amber-eyed youth to recognize his partner's voice, filled with wisdom and patience it was rarely raised in anger. Glancing up at the jewelled filled sky above him the silent neko-jin found some measure of comfort in the inky blackness above, feeling the icy breeze which blew around him Rei took that moment to close his emotion filled eyes to the world. Welcoming the current of air that hit him Rei felt the loose material of his tunic flap around him, the dark strands of his hair creating their own dance now that they were free from their confines.

Realizing the ancient Tiger still needed a reply Rei tired to make some sense of the thoughts running around in his mind, unsure of where to begin. To those around him he gave reassurance, an understanding ear that would listen to their concerns, the one who said everything would be ok. Yet, look at him now with the world's eye turned away from him, gone was the confident youth that was the figure of confidence and understanding. Instead in its place was someone who didn't know all the answers, who in truth was as unsure and lost as everyone else.

Opening his eyes to the world around him Rei took a finally look at the heavens above before turning to it to the object he held, glancing down at the familiar blade Rei wasn't surprised to see the green glow which emitted from its centre.

(It's probably nothing, but I can't shake the feeling that something's wrong. Despites what I've said I'm still worried, I'm worried about Kai.)

(It has been my experience that while logic tells us one thing, our hearts tell us another. When our heart over rights that logic I find it is often the right path to take even if it isn't the easiest one to take.)

Having become use to the Tiger's way of thinking Rei couldn't prevent the slight smirk he gave as he thought over Drigger's answer. With years of knowledge available to him the White Tiger had a way of pointing out the right path to take, always simple and straight to the point. Yet, despites that reassure Rei only felt his concern grow as he realized what Drigger said was true, he's worry for Kai over road any logical idea he could come up with.

After everything they'd been through to get there, all the battles, all the sacrifices, he couldn't bear the idea of losing his friend. Despites the initial aloft attitude Kai had held towards them he had slowly begun to come around, little by little taking a more active part within the group. However, it was trust Kai had placed in himself that Rei hated to lose, it had taken him months to gain it but eventually Kai had given it, quickly resulting in the foundations for a firm friendship.

It was for this very reason that were many haven't noticed Rei had quickly picked up on the edginess which Kai vibrated as they entered Russian, only to watch as that same edginess turned to loss. Ever since their visit to the Abbey Kai hadn't been himself, although he had asked the elder teen if there was something he could do he'd been unable to get an answer. Knowing Kai's ways Rei decided to give his friend some space, deciding instead to wait till the phoenix welding balder was ready to talk however, it would seem that in doing so he'd made the wrong decision.

(I know your right Drigger, but what am I suppose to do? Unless I know what's going on how am I suppose to help? And I don't care what they say at the Abbey I don't believe for a minute that Kai's ill.)

(If it is truth that you seek then maybe it's time you found it, and the only one who can give it is Kai.)

(Your right, if I'm going to get answers I've got to speak to Kai, and I was hoping I wouldn't have to go back to that place.)

(We must all make sacrifices however, till that time I suggest you retire for bed young Rei, the hour is late and you will help no one if you worry yourself sick.)

Seeing the faint glow dye down as Drigger left to seek his own rest Rei decided it was best to follow the advice given to him as he felt his own tiredness beginning to catch up with him. Taking one last look at the sky above him Rei found himself hoping that everything would work out, Kai would be back on the time and he could look back at this and wonder what all the fuss was about. Giving a sigh Rei did a quick turn, his black strands trailing behind him as he once again entered the confines of his room.

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Looking blindly into the darkness around them a silent form sat huddled upon the room's only bed, an aura of fear and loss surrounding their form. Although sleep pulled at them, wishing to pull them back into its embrace the one in question fought against it. With his head resting upon raised knees Kai had only now calmed down from the dreams which woke him, the dreams he feared to see.

For the last few nights Kai had woken confused and afraid from dreams he couldn't understand, things which seemed so real yet he couldn't explain. However, the one he had tonight was by far the one which scared him most, as much as he tried to tell himself it was nothing more than a dream it seemed far too real. Especially since his dream had involved those of his new team, people he had never meant until a few days ago.

Yet, even as that thought hit him Kai could already feel his doubts sinking in, if he'd never meant them than why did they seem so familiar and why had Boris refused to let him speak to her. After his initial encounter with the icy eyed blader Kai had tried to find her, intend on speaking with her and finding out what she knew. However, when asking about her where abouts Boris had plainly stated he wouldn't be seeing Anaya for a while.

Although seeming to accept the information this only made him more determined to find out what was being held from him, there was obviously more to his story than he knew. And from the message he received from Dranzer this evening it would seem he wasn't the only one who wanted answers, it would seem either those on the Russian team didn't believe the story they knew.

After returning to his room Kai had been surprised to find Dranzer had a message for him from Falborg, apparently the winged bitbeast was Bryan's partner. From what he'd gather the elder teenager had left word that the two of them needed to talk, only leaving word that he would see him tomorrow after training. Although a little unsure of what would happened Kai knew it was something he had to do, for years now his past had remained hidden to him. Maybe now answers he'd spend years looking for might be answered.

Glancing to the familiar blade beside him Kai smiled at the reddish glow it gave, it would seem he wasn't the only one eager for answers. The only question that remained would be like the answers he got and would there be the ones he wanted.

To Be Continued