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Blue Rose!
Chapter 2:

Tyson's POV:

I turned to look at the door that Ray just went through a few seconds ago. Not moving at all, just starring not really sure what to do next, sure... I'm here to watch after him, but am there something more to this that I'm not really catching on? Taking a sigh, finally giving up on starring at particularly nothing while lost trying to think which somehow became quite hard for me. Taking another sigh 'again' I turned to look at the sleeping red head on the bed. Watching him oh so silently, noting every part of his face and other descriptions about him that I am still able to look at where there were no bandages that covered it from view. Seeing his soft pale complexion making it glow a bit with the slight ray of light coming through from the blinds. Without thinking, Tyson slowly ran his digits threw those red locks, feeling how soft and silky it is through his fingers. Brushing off the bangs a bit as it covered his face.

I'm so sorry Tala. I'm really, really sorry. I didn't mean for you to get hurt. If I had only listened to what Max and the others were telling me, then none of this would have happened, and..And you wouldn't have gotten hurt. Tears began to fall down, unable to hold them back no more. This...is...is a-all m-my f-fault. I should have known it was a trap... I should have known Boris would stoop down this low...But NO! I...I didn't...I let myself play into his trap. I let him get the best of me...allowed myself to play...a fool... If only I could turn back time...then maybe...maybe I c-could ch-change all t-this, so that this would have not happened. I'm so sorry Tala. More tears began to flow even more as he kept running his fingers through those mops of red hair.

Not noticing the slight twitch of the sleeping boy's left fingers. Tyson stroked the boy's face tenderly as if any more force applied to it might cause for it to shatter with the sudden force. Burying his face to his arms and just kept on crying till sleep takes its toll on him. Nothing but silence was in the room as small rays of the moon's beam passed through the blinds giving the look as if they were glowing with its light.

Normal POV

It was nearly nine o'clock in the morning when someone knocked at the door. After the third knock that Tyson woke up and sleepily looked at the door then to Tala, seeing him still asleep. He then pushed his chair back to get up and sleepily went to answer the door. Giving a big yawn before finally opening the door. There, at the other side of the door was the rest of the Blitzkrieg Boys and team Blade breakers with exception of Kai and Ray. Stepping aside, the people from both teams walked in. Placing the things they brought along with them on the small table or the bedside table quietly before heading for a place to sit. Tyson closed the door behind him and was heading to stand where Max and Chief were sitting together. Bryan was sitting at the seat that Tyson sat earlier.

Tyson looked around the room, seeing everyone seems to be in their own world thinking deep in thought. He then turned to watch Bryan who was sitting next to the bed gently stroked Tala's red mop of hair.

"Ty?" Bryan asked Tyson as he continued to stroke the red head not bothering to look at Tyson. "Has there been any change about his condition since we left?" he asked, as he also caught the attention of all the other occupants in the room.

Tyson shook his head no." No...not really. He's been sleeping all this time." Tyson answered as he looked at the floor, finding it quite interested.

Chief stood and went over to where Tyson was standing and pulled him to a corner opposite to where the others were. "Last night, we went over the idea that we all talked about over here yesterday before we left and you could say, we managed to outline a plan and as well discussed the other details that may concern about the plan." Kenny explained to Tyson precisely. "Once Tala wakes up and recovers, then we will initiate the plan...' O.T.D.B.' "

Tyson looked at the Chief with an eyebrow raised. "O.T.D.B.? What does that mean? It sounds kind of wrong if you listened closely on how its being read."

Chief rolled his eyes in an exasperated manner at Tyson as he soon understood what Tyson meant by his statement of the initial name. "It means, 'Operation Take Down Bega.' "

"Now, that sound lame." Tyson said.

"Ty-son." Chief said in an irritated manner which made Tyson hold his tongue in place. Shaking his head, he and Tyson went over to where the others were, who were having small talks about the plan as well.

After awhile, Dizzi announced that there was an incoming email coming from Mr. Dickenson. Kenny read it to himself then out loud but not too loud to the others the letter. Soon everyone were getting ready to leave and head over at the old dojo where Mr. Dickenson and the others would be meeting them. Again...Tyson was left behind to accompany the sleeping Russian. Feeling a bit sleepy, Tyson looked around for something to entertain himself or at least to keep him busy and not fall asleep. It was around six in the afternoon that the sun began to slowly descend down, Tyson hears a small moan coming from the bed turning around he saw Tala was slowly stirring in his sleep. Walking up to him, to see if he was at any pain or something.

"Tala..." Tyson spoke as he held onto his hand.

"Ty..Ty-son?" Tala slowly opened his eyes as he tried to clear up his view to see the person who was standing next to his bed more clearly.

Tala's POV:

I watch him form a smile as he looked back at me, not being able to help myself, I too gave him a small smile in response. I noticed his eyes were starting to get kind of watery, a lone tear escapes him as a slowly tried to catch it with my fingers. Stroking him affectionately, I never really noticed how beautiful he looks up until the last tournament. We sort of bumped into each other and all thanks to him, but that's not the point. We just started hanging out together after that incident, setting up meetings during the night, whether to practice, hangout at a club or just enjoy each others company, I really didn't care at all. During those times that I started to have some kind of strange feelings for him, at first I thought it was admiration for his determination and strength but it soon became more than just that. Whenever I see him or in close contact with him, I start to feel kind of light headed and feeling like there's butterflies in my stomach. Upon thinking about this even more, I came to the conclusion that I actually had fallen head over heels for the blue head dragon.

"How are you feeling? You alright buddy?" Tyson asked him with worry.

"Yea. I'm alright, you?"

"Yea." he answered with a smile.

There were a pause of silence between the two of them. Not really sure of what to say next or even to talk about for that matter.

I took a glimpse at Tyson, he was busy fidgeting with his fingers, trying not to look my way. Watching him for a whole minute before I finally decided to speak up before silence drives me nuts.

"Tyson." I watch him hesitantly turn to look at me. Once locked on each others eyes did I continue to speak. "Why?" he looks at me with a clueless expression. I should have known. "Why did you do it?...Why did you agree?"

He just looks at me without saying anything, lowering his head down so I couldn't see his face quite clearly because of his bangs.

"I-I don't know, really. I mean...I guess...its because of the things he said, I...guess.."

I noticed his hands clenching into fists as he struggled to come up with an answer. Now, I really think there's more to this than meets the eyes.

"Are you sure?" I asked him, his head going up to look at me. "Are you that's it, or is there another reason for it your not telling me?" I watched for any sign that might hint me, and sure enough there is...nervousness and hesitation.

"Tala...I..."

I moved to hold is hands with mine, seeing how surprised he was but just ignored it. Looking deeply at each others eyes.


"Tyson...I'm your friend, and if there's something that's bothering you please tell me, okay." he nodded in response. "Tyson...I...care about you. I lo-"

"Tala." he placed a gentle finger against my lips to stop me from talking. "I'm sorry, but my heart lays with somebody else. I'm really sorry Tala." he spoke as he lowered his face down, tears starting to form in his eyes. "I hope we could still be friends." he looked up at me, looking desperate for my answer.

"Oh...I see...of course we could still be friends. "I smiled at him to reassure him with my answer, in turn he smiled back as well. ' For now...' I told myself.'

"So, when do you think you'll be able to get out of this joint?" he asked while giving a small smirk.

"Hopefully soon. This place is starting to bore me."

Giving a sigh as he shook his head lightly. "Everything bores you, even everyone."

"Except one." I replied immediately with a grin that caused him to blush a bit. 'Awww. How cute.'

To Be Continued...

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Note: Gomen nasai for taking so long with this chapter. I've been kind of busy with the crazy testing at school. Anyway hope you guys enjoyed it. All comments are welcomed, except flamers. They'll be used for cooking. (I'm starving right now. Now, what to eat?)