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Chapter 7

Kenny made his way along the path back to the river, hoping that Tala was right and would find him as he promised.

As he drew nearer to the bridge where they had talked earlier, he checked behind him to see if any of his friends had followed him, he let out a sigh of both relief and disappointment, because they hadnt. But he was also glad, because it would have made things much more difficult for him if they had caught him with the enemy.

When he was underneath the shadows of the bridge, Kenny stopped; looking around he was unsure what he should do. Would Tala turn up? Would it work? Kenny felt he had no choice other than to wait and see.

With no other commitments – and no Dizzy to talk too – Kenny sat down in silence and waited.

Knowing what he was going to do was wrong, but Tala had made him an offer that he just couldnt refuse. It would get him his life saving companion and friend back.. Dizzy. She was the soul reason for his cleverness. Life was nothing without her.

Thinking of his friends, Kenny knew they may never forgive him, but in doing this he was helping them too, whether they liked it or not.

So deep was he within his thoughts, he didnt notice Tala until he was standing right in front of him. A tall, slim figure that towered over most people Kenny knew.

Tala stood proudly with each hand resting on his hips, his presence commanded respect from all who met him, even if he was born of Biovolt.

His silky voice asked the question that Kenny had been waiting for.

"Youll do it then?"

Kenny stood up, stealing himself to look Tala in the eye; he held his head up high and nodded. "Yes".

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Rei ran out of the Dojo towards Tysons screaming.

Upon hearing Max yell for help, Rei increased his speed round into the back yard where the noise was coming from.

Brian watched with interest, his violet eyes following Reis lithe form as he smoothly sprinted to his distressed teammates. Glancing back to see what the Dark Bladers and Talas reaction was to this turn of events; Brian was annoyed to see that they had both vanished.

"Damn" Brian cursed. He had hoped that Tala would have followed Kenny when he left earlier, but since the Bladebreakers, and Tala and the Dark Blader didnt seem to be going anywhere, Brian decided to stay and observe them, and shadow Tala when he left. He wanted to know what he had in store for Kenny.

Maxs blue eyes widened in shock as his best friend screamed out in agony at the exact moment he pinched his arm.

As Tyson fell to the floor, it seemed as if he was covered in black flames.

"OH MY GOD! TYSON! HELP!" He cried out, his voice getting louder with each word. "REI, KAI, H..E..L..P!"

At that moment, his lover found them. Max shouting for all he was worth and Tyson rolling around on the path in obvious torment.

"Max! Are you okay? What happened? Was it the Dark Blader?" Rei fired questions at the young, blond haired boy. Rei hugged his boyfriend in relief that he was still all right.

"I only pinched him, I swear!" Max gushed out "I only did it gently, he just started screaming and fell to the floor" worried eyes filled with panic "God, Kai is going to kill me".

Rei gave Max his full support and turned him round so they were face to face. "Over my dead body" Rei answered forcefully. Looking down at the now still Tyson, who was panting heavily with short erratic breathes; Rei continued, "Lets get Tyson inside. It's not your fault Max. Kai was screaming at the same moment Tyson started, come to think of it, so was Saska just moments before".

Max picked up Tyson's legs, while Rei carried his arms and together they took him into the coolness of the Dojo.

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Kai yelled out again, as they came through the door, making both boys jump.

Grandpa backed slowly out of the room, hands held defensively in front of him. "Down boy, calm down K-man, was only water!"

Kai followed him out, fists clenched in rage. He was soaked from head to toe. His grey hair stuck to his face, his clothes clung to his well-muscled body.

"Urh....Kai" Rei started, trying to get his attention, "Tyson needs...."

Kai swung towards him fixing Rei with a glare, when he spotted the pale Tyson hanging limply in their arms.

Anger forgotten for the moment was replaced by worry. Kai rushed over and grabbed him from them, gently lowering him to the ground.

"Ty.....Tyson wake up"

Chocolate brown eyes fluttered open "Kai?"

Kai sighed in relief "Yes Ty my love, its me. Are you okay?"

The concern Kai felt for Tyson was written in his eyes. Tyson stared up into Kais eyes and saw the love and hurt and worry there.

"Im alright Kai. What happened?" He looked around him "One minute Im in the garden with Max, he pinched me. The next moment all I can feel is burning, all over my body. God, I thought I would die."

Kai glared at Max you slunk behind Rei. "Its not Maxs fault Kai. You and Saska screamed as well. I think you must all be connected somehow."

Kai cast his eyes downwards; "We are" was all he said.

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As the smoke cleared, the Bit beasts looked at each other in hope.

"Did it work?" Dranzer asked Dragoon, her red eyes watching him intently.

Dragoon lifted his head, and pushed himself up off the floor. "I think it did. I feel more whole now, feels good."

Dragoons glow was not as dim any more, and he was not pulsating as frequently.

"Thank the Spirits. I hope Saska is alright. That amount of power going through you must hurt." Dranzer moved closer to Dragoon and nuzzled him with her head.

"Now let us hope they find the cause of this drain on you and find you a cure."

Dragoon agreed whole heartedly, "And soon."

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