Insanewelshangel: Muahahaha I have returned! Yes people, cower before the me-ness of me! Muahahahaha! Yes whatever and power to the chestnuts! Um…do not worry I haven't taken my loony pills yet (lol) Ok, drink…check! Music or at least some noise in the room (lol)….check! A plan for this chapter…uh…..do I need one? O.O; (uh no just say check to fool every one out there) ok……check! (Good, see they already bought it, the fools Muhahahahaha) O.O; This chapter isn't as long as usual either.

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'…italics...' thoughts

"…." Speech

((A/N…)) my note…I like to interrupt my own fic!

Rei yawned widely; snuggling up to the sleeping Kai, a sudden dose of insomnia had hit him. It was 4:30 AM and he couldn't get back to sleep. Kai was warm and comfortable and all the neko-jin wanted to do was go back to slumber land, the phoenix had one arm behind his head with the other protectively around Rei's waist. He was sleeping deeply, only the slight sound of his breathing filled the room, although Tyson's snoring could be heard from down the hall. Rei had one arm flung across his koi's chest where he rested his head, while the other one was currently running through Kai's hair. His hand brushing and twirling the bangs gently, not wanting to wake Kai up, instead enjoying the soft touch to his silky hair.

"So tired" Rei whispered, closing his tired eyes only to be reminded his mind was wide awake and restless.

Carefully detaching his self from the sleeping blunette, he climbed out of the bed. Leaving a gentle kiss on Kai's lips, noticing the smile that acquired his face after the contact, he padded silently down stairs. He opened the kitchen door, turning the lights low, as to not hurt his heavy eyes and alert others to his presence. Smiling slightly he put the kettle on and waited for his hot chocolate. He suddenly felt hungry, peering around for something to consume.

"What can I have? Shouldn't have anything though….but stuff that I'm hungry!"

He climbed onto a counter, opening the cupboard searching for something to satisfy him. He put a finger to his mouth in thought, eyes gleaming and pearl fangs slipping over his bottom lip when he found what he wanted. A bar of chocolate. ((A/N: lucky him, I'm not allowed any))

"Perfect!" He opened the wrapper, slowly biting into the rich and smooth delight 'Chocolate, the one thing that's probably better then sex' his eyes widened, smacking his head to try and get rid of certain thoughts involving Kai, chocolate and himself "Bad thoughts! No! Get out! Out dammit it!" He sighed, trying to divert his less then innocent thoughts. A sudden click made him jump 6 foot into the air. Clutching his heart he noticed the kettle was bolt.

Making a slight squeaking noise he calmed down. Wondering what was wrong with him 'Stupid fricking kettle and its stupid fricking click! It shouldn't have been THAT loud for trout's sake!' He brought the cup to his nose, breathing in the sensual gift. Then sat at the breakfast bar, quietly drinking, relishing in the taste of the chocolate, rubbing his eyes looking at the clock 4:45 AM

He just wanted to curl up and go to sleep but insomnia kept him awake, resulting in a very bored and tired neko-jin, leaning back in his chair, he contemplated on things. Everything that had happened to him.

'That guy… I…was afraid…that guy almost raped me; I couldn't do anything about it. How can there be people like that? Who the hell could be so heartless? People have called Kai heartless, and he's got the biggest heart I know…he's just……...' Rei bolted up, eyes wide 'That's it! That's why he never trusts…he's afraid, too afraid of getting hurt…afraid that the people he loves will get hurt. That's why he always tries not to care…..until the bladebreaker's…………until me! Is that a good thing? I mean, because his heart opened for me….he became open for others to hurt…..he is defenceless…….like me………….I don't like being defenceless, yet he willingly does, for me….Kai"

He looked to the stairs, his legs carrying him up them with out him knowing. He creaked the door open, letting the dim light sliver across his lover's face 'The things you do for me' He gazed at him, pure love and sadness mixed with joy in his eyes 'The things you do Kai, for all of us. You saved me….from the world, from him and…from myself ' A tear rolled down Rei's cheek, thanking the lord for this fallen angel, his saviour and protector, his love 'I've come to terms about what almost happened, it hurts but of course it would, but I don't look back at it. It's the past…Kai is my future.' More tears fell as he blinked, seeing Kai sleeping was something he adored, so peaceful and free 'Kai…I love you'

The door closed and the light went out, the neko-jin padded back down stairs, while his last spoken words lingered in the bedroom

"Thank you Kai"

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Kai rolled to the side, frowning slightly he woke up. Noticing the missing warmth and hair he loved to snuggle into. "Rei?" He asked tiredly, propping himself up on his elbows, he opened his eyes, blinking furiously he glanced at the clock 6:49 AM

Kai sat up fully, crimson eyes sweeping the room with an analysing glance "Rei?" The early sun shone outside, taking its chance to show off through a gap in the closed curtains. Staggering over to the window he pulled them open fully 'Well that was stupid' He blinked rapidly trying to adjust his eyesight and get rid of the colourful spots dancing before him. Now being able to see, he made his way downstairs.

In the kitchen, about 6 cups greeted him on the breakfast bar and a variety of tubs with different hot drink brands plastered onto them. But no Rei. Frowning deeper he pushed open the living room door.

A ebony haired teen was curled up on the couch, eyelids covering golden orbs and a tired expression on his face. Kai sat beside him, checking to see if he was awake "Rei?"

"Hunom-anom" Was the mumbling reply

Grinning Kai picked Rei up bridal style "Are you awake or not?" He whispered in Rei's ear. Golden eyes snapped open and a bemused Kai stared back

"K-Kai? Um………why am I floating?"

"I'm carrying you baka! What are you doing down here?"

"Insomnia" Rei explained tightening his hold on Kai as he carried the tiger up the stairs

Kai sighed "You should have woke me up"

"What? So you could be tired too! You're the baka!"

"In case you haven't noticed, I AM tired and was missing you"

"Sorry…" Kai shushed him, and laid him on the bed "Kai…I'm not tired…..well…I am but…"

"Shut it for a second, you are tired cause you haven't slept, now be a good kitten and fall asleep….you're thinking to much"

"Huh?"

"Do you keep on thinking things over?" Rei nodded hanging his head "Then don't…get a diary or something."

"Haven't got one" Kai laid beside him "Sorry…"

Kai cut him off "Shh…it's ok Rei, I know you need to think things over but you have to sleep, ok?" Another nod "Good, now don't think of anything, just rest"

Settling down on the pillow Rei fluttered his eyes closed. Kai's warmth making him comfortable, his exhausted body sinking into the mattress. Within time he slipped past the borders of reality into a dream state, where he could make his own world….free of pain and troubles...free of narrow minded people...free from the world. A Russian lullaby softly sang his freedom and eyes of deepest passion watched.

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Tala bustled about in his office, sorting out papers and documents, icy blue eyes scanned over many at the same time. There was a police report that deserved his full attention, so he tried to sort other's as quick as possible. After two hours he finally picked it up. The police report on what happened to Rei.

Knowing his duty, Tala picked up a pen and started writing a statement and remembered he had to find the security tape as well. Groaning he sipped his coffee and remembered that night.

Blood.

Screams.

Tears.

Rei's form laying on the floor, Kai crying….Tala not being able to do anything….all of them helpless.

"Tala?"

The red head jumped at the sudden voice "Bryan?"

The taller Russian nodded shutting the door behind him "Yeah, what are you doing here so early?"

"Sorting out police stuff" They both fell silent for a while, avoiding each other's eyes.

Bryan broke the silence "Uh…how is Rei?"

"He's fine…I think, he wants to forget about it all and is grateful nothing actually happened, he probably has a few demons to sort out but other then that…." Tala trailed off

"That's good, um……here" Bryan handed Tala a video

"The security video" Tala smiled "Thanks, you've saved me some time…actually a lot of time. Thank you" Bryan smiled at him

"Um, do you need any help?"

"N-no thank yo-" Tala knocked the coffee onto the floor in his nervousness "SHIT!" He grabbed some cloth and started to clean it "Dammit, I'm so stupid, stupid, stupid!"

"Hey Tal' calm down" Bryan crouched beside him helping to clean the mess "You're not stupid, ok? Come on it's only coffee"

Tala hit the floor with his fist "I know…god" He whispered to himself "Sorry"

He looked at the red-head, seeing sorrow in his eyes as Tala hanged his head, Bryan suddenly hugged him. "Tala"

The red head started crying softly "It's so wrong…..it…..brought back memories and…Rei…so innocent how could that happen to him? The pressure, this report has to be perfect and I…..can't do it………..I keep on thinking of how much I want to hit that bastard, I can't even do this one little thing!"

"It's ok, Tala, it'll all be ok. You can do this, and I know…..memories aren't the best thing for us and….it hurts but….you can do it"

"I know…but I suppose…..I….just…" Tala couldn't explain himself. He knew this report could make all the difference for Rei yet his anger kept on clouding his judgement. He slept to little in the nights, bottling emotions, he loved Bryan yet he couldn't do anything about it. It was all taking it's toll on the Russian.

"I'll help you"

Tala raised his head "Thank you……but you can't help with everything"

"Maybe…" Bryan looked at him, praying his plan was going to work as he crushed his lips against the red heads.

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"Tyson, stop complaining!"

"But Max" He moaned "It's noon already and they aren't even up!"

"Let them sleep"

"But they never sleep in this late!"

"Then they must have been busy last night"

Now Max had meant that innocently, regarding the cups he found on the breakfast bar, but Tyson's mind was less…..wholesome " OH MY GOD! You mean…..oohhh, neither of them can sing 'Like a virgin' any longer! Hehehehe Rei and Kai"

"Tyson! 'Like a virgin' copyright Madonna and not any one here…Kai and Rei did not DO what your hentai mind is conjuring up!" ((A/N: couldn't resist making him do a disclaimer hehehe))

"Maaaaaaxxxxxxxx!...(sniff) I want FOOD!"

"Tyson, you can wait until Kai and Rei wake up so we can eat! Ok?"

Tyson smiled warmly at the softer tone "Ok Maxie-Koi, just for you I will"

"Thank you"

A loud rumbling sound emmited from Tyson's stomach, he coughed lightly "So by we you mean all of us? How 'bout I eat now and eat more later?"

Max reminded himself that Tyson was his lover and not to hammer him with the spatula in his hand. Watching the time pass as they were, at least, together.

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Clouds coloured darkly. Their contents threatening to spill, the raindrops pleading to fall and kiss the earth. The rain was allowed to fall as a flash stole through the sky. A deep rumbling noise came after it, as though trying to catch the lightning. A storm.

A loud boom woke an ebony haired boy up, jolting up and gazing around the room. A taller boy slept beside him, pillow close to cheek and blanket halfway up his torso. The epitome of tranquillity. Gazing fondly, the boy smiled at the other. Golden depths surveyed the sleeping figure, strong emotions blazing from his sunny orbs.

He slowly stood and went to the window, opening it to feel its soft whispers as the wind brushed slowly past. Wondering eyes studied the sky, searching for the next lightning bolt. The sky lit momentarily painting everything in a pure white flash. Rei smiled, the lightning always soothed him, reminding him of stormy red eyes that he loved so much. He remembered battles, in which Drigger connected to these elements of thunder and lightning. It meant that extra something to Rei that most people never understood. He remembered when Kai could sit at the fire for ages, eyes boring into the flames as though all his questions had been answered yet he still had more to ask. He would always let his hand hover above the licking flames, almost grateful for the intense heat and contact. Rei never understood, until Kai caught him gazing at the stormy night sky. Smiling at the thought, the neko-jin traced back his memories to hear those almost soft words spoken again. When Kai told him of their elemental bond.

He sat on the window seat, not daring to go outside in case the noise woke Kai up. The wind played with his hair, lightly tossing it while a gentle and welcomed breeze cooled his skin. His heart peaceful, as his own inner storms faded, as he got lost in the battle of thunder and lightning. He didn't know why, but he had been thinking deeply lately, as though sorting his memories and fitting them together. Making sense of the confusing, getting rid of the sorrowful and locking the treasured deep within his heart.

"Rei…" He didn't hear it at first, thinking it was the floating words of the wind, until comforting, protective arms wrapped around him and a sudden feeling of safety swept over him.

"Kai…" He breathed, putting his hands on the arms circled around his waist, lovingly embracing his soul mate.

Yes….his soul mate. Two people destined for each other. For a life time and beyond.

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A certain red head laid in the arms of another, watching the storm from a balcony. His earlier mishaps forgotten, all because of that one moment. It was like a dream, but better. Much better, the intense feelings were all jumbled up inside of him and he loved it.

If this is what they called love………then they underrate it.

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"Maxie!"

"Yes?"

"Look, see it?"

Max ran his blue eyes over the sky, smiling as his lover leaned in to keep him warm "Yes!" He beamed at the other boy, resting a head against his lover's shoulder. He had to say. No matter what people think of storms, they were great romance opportunities.

"Good, love you"

Then, the lover's game, as Max ,content on this wonderful feeling whispered back "Love you more"

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The rain cascaded down, encrusting window panes with diamonds and watering the thirsty earth. Kai kissed his lover gently before sitting on the window seat and pulling Rei down after him, where back to his chest, he lay comfortably.

"Kai-koi"

"Hmm?"

"D-do you believe….in true love?"

Kai didn't reply, turning around Rei found him staring at him incredulously "That's a silly question" Rei blinked in confusion "I have you Rei, of course I believe"

Rei smiled, leaning back, sniffing every now and then and closing his eyes to stop tears leaking out. He slowly brought Kai's hand to his face, raising it to his lips. He breathed deeply and kissed it gently, embracing the pale smooth skin.

"Rei…what are you doing?" The tone was inquisitive but not mocking. Rei smiled at him

"Making a memory"

Kai picked Rei's hand up and did the same, then kissed his lips softly "I understand"

Another flash in the sky, setting its light across Kai's face, lighting up his already sparkling eyes. Rei gasped at what he saw.

"Kai" He started completely breaking down. Crying and clutching onto his lovers shirt. Kai rocked back and fore, holding Rei close, letting him have this moment he needed. Rei had seen such blazing, unrivalled love burn in Kai's eyes, not just deep within like before, but open for the world to see. Security, protectiveness, joy, wisdom and Love burned alongside each other mixing into a shade of breath-taking red. Rei sobbed harder, needing merely to be held.

'What am I doing? Why am I crying?' Rei could feel warm arms around him, making him feel so safe 'I….his touch feels different from anyone else's'… I trust him, like no one else. It's like, I know that even if he died….he'd wait in that tunnel so we could walk down there together…even if it meant waiting for an eternity….he's my saviour through and through…..nothing can describe it.'

Rei continued to cry, Kai continued to wait and hold him protectively. Both feeling like no harm could be done as long as they had the other. Kai smiled, he knew what was happening, Rei was healing. Truly getting rid of his incident, just needing Kai to simply be there. Kai would wait forever as long as the tiger would be better, as long as his heart was no longer broke and no shadows laid in its depths. Chase them away. Make sure their gone. Banished from within.

"K-kai?"

"Yes Rei?"

"Thank you"

"No…thank you Rei. I thank you"

What were they doing? They were just being in total and utter love. Soul mates, waiting for the other with never ending patience. They were being true to each other. Just as before, another example to the world.

What were they doing?

Healing.

Healing the wounds.

Insanewelshangel: No this is NOT the end, ok people! So what do you think, please and I mean please review on this chapter. This is the one that had a lot of myself poured into. This is the chapter which I think shows their love the most, please review! I know this is a humour free chapter, but I needed one with Rei healing after the near rape incident and I wasn't going to force humour into it, this was a chapter to heal………….O.o; I sound to deep! (lol) Oh yeah, thanks again to Wild Destiny cause I kinda had a moment when I realised I'm a romance writer….(lol) I'm serious I was shaking, me a romance writer!I'm afraid most of you won't get the big deal about that but believe me it's a big deal (lol) and she basically calmed me down a bit (lol)

Platinum Rei: Yeah there are a lot of those fic's going around, thats one of the reasons i wanted a fic like Matching Colours. I'm glad you want a sequel! Thank you!

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insanewelshangel: thanks to all readers and reviewers! (glomps all) please review! school SHOULD be over soon (YES!) so i'll have more time to write, especially the loads of fics saved on my pc! BYEZ