This chapter puts a little twist in the story...See if you like it. NO FLAMES! Enjoy.

Tyson's deep sleepy eyes opened slowly as the morning light shown on him lazily between the drawn curtains. His eyes, now fully open, wondered over the room. His mind was still hazy from sleep, but he remembered.

Tyson began to squirm finally realizing strong arms were encircled around his slim waist. He felt a body stir next to him snuggle closer into the crook of Tyson's neck. Tyson's heart quickened its pace as Tyson turned around to see his Kai cuddling him.

Kai's crimson red orbs opened ever so slightly and then he closed them again, trying to get back to his dreamless slumber.

Tyson grinned adoringly at his mate and leaned down to whisper in his ear.

"I know you want to go back to sleep, but we have things to do, Kai." Tyson said seductively. Tyson leaned back a bit to see Kai's reaction, which turned out to only be a groan of distaste. Tyson scowled and then leaned down on Kai once more, brushing his lips against Kai's.

Kai responded instantly. He inclined himself into the kiss to deepen it even more. Tyson smiled into the kiss and pulled away slowly, just to let the flavor of Kai linger in his mouth even longer.

Kai's eyes were now open and gazing over Tyson's naked body. Tyson was looking at the ceiling, waiting to hear the early morning cries of Rei. The boy felt Kai's eyes on him and glanced in Kai's direction. Kai smiled and then pushed himself on top of Tyson.

Tyson sighed, knowing Kai was stubborn. Kai's lips slowly met Tyson's in a devoting kiss. Tyson moaned into the kiss as Kai's tongue glided into his mouth. Kai's tongue swept through Tyson's hot cavern that he knew so well. The two tongues battled for dominance just before a small cry was heard from the next room.

Tyson broke off the kiss immediately. He looked to the closed door, listening for another cry. When it came Tyson pushed Kai off him and wrapped a long blanket around his body as he ran out to the squealing child. Kai sat in the satin bed alone.

As Tyson neared on the crib, the wailing got even louder. Tyson ran to the edge of the little bed and pulled out the baby boy enfolded in quilts. The boy held Rei close to his chest as he rocked him in a comforting manner until Rei was silent again.

Rei looked up at Tyson with big golden eyes, pleading for food. Tyson walked to the kitchen and pulled out a bottle full of warm milk. He held Rei upright as he started to feed the youth. Rei sucked on the bottled tentatively, receiving small squirts of milk into his mouth in return.

Kai suddenly strode into the room. His hair was still messy and he only wore a long silk robe over himself that was a shade of black. Tyson didn't acknowledge Kai's presence, still nourishing Rei.

Kai came up behind Tyson and kissed and/or sucked his neck. Tyson smiled and arched his neck a bit, granting Kai more entrance.

"Good morning," Kai said lightly as he stopped his butterfly kisses and went to get himself something to eat.

Kai opened what seemed to be their refrigerator and pulled out a glass with what looked like a red wine. Kai put the glass half-full of blood to his lips and drank thirstily. He left some of the red liquid in the glass and went to Tyson's side again.

"Drink," Kai ordered a bit harshly. Tyson turned his head to look at the drink. He hadn't been thirsty a moment ago, but looking at it now, made him want it more. He held Rei in one arm and took the glass in his other and drank most of the rest.

As he drank, he watched Rei out of the corner of his eye, making sure he didn't choke. He wouldn't have his first son die in his arm. He left a few droplets in the cup. Slowly, he pulled the bottle away from Rei and replaced the cup in its place. Tyson poured what was left of the crimson into Rei's gaping mouth.

He smiled as Rei swallowed all of the fluid. His first drink of blood…It won't be his last either. He will pull through the transformation. But there is still that little voice of doubt in the back of my mind. Transformation was the most painful experience for me. It hurt so badly. My head felt like it was spinning every second and my stomach felt sick all the time. Kai held me close to him every night, making sure I was okay… Don't worry, little one. You've passed through the first part of your transformation. Now comes the pain-filled part.

Tyson frowned in worry as He put the bottle back in front of Rei's mouth. Rei commenced to drink form it once again. Kai's eyes glazed over as he stared at Tyson's nervous figure. Kai knew what he was thinking about. Yes, it was very excruciating, but it was worth it in the end, wasn't it? Kai had begun to question Tyson's love in him. Tyson wasn't himself lately. Was Tyson loyal to him or did he miss his old life.

Tyson could not run among his people anymore. He had to stay hidden. He could only go out in town every two days and human eyes, in fear of attack, couldn't ever see him. He had to give so many things up for this life, for Kai. The morning light could not bathe him in warmth any longer. It burned their skin and seared wounds into them without covering. Crosses and God were now a thing of the past. Cravings for blood and human flesh appeared often. He couldn't feel the wind on his face anymore. The feeling of true happiness was gone and they would never know death. Tears could never form in his eyes and drift down his cheeks in sadness. He was lost to them.

Kai moved his gaze away from Tyson and his son. The thoughts hurt too much. To think the Tyson might not love him was…unbearable. He wouldn't be able to accept himself. So that still left one question…

Does he still love me?

Kai tested out this new theory, just to get a better idea of what this emotion really was. He reached out and brushed his hand over Tyson's arm soothingly. Tyson made no reaction to the touch and continued to watch over Rei.

Kai fled the room, unable to think. The thoughts buzzed around in his head like angry bees. He stopped in a corridor somewhere in the house and slid down the wall. He wanted to cry, but he couldn't. It was truly impossible.

Another short one. I'm sorry, I just didn't want to give TOO moch away...makes you think doesn't it? R&R
-Tricky