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Chapter 8

The dusty black robes billowed around him as he made his way through the narrow alleyways of Japan. To any that saw him it would seem as if he was floating along in a mist of blackness.

For it was no normal human being underneath that cloak.

As he moved, he made no sound. Swift and silent he reached his destination.

Kennys house.

The sky was darkening over with murky grey clouds. The hot Japanese sun hidden momentarily, covering the land in gloom only to be reunited with the sun when the overcast weather had past by.

The Dark Blader opened the back door and listened intently. There was a lot of noise from the front of the shop. Being it was a take-away, and it was early evening, everyone was going home to button down the hatches from the incoming storm.

He made his way to the store room and his slits of eyes gleamed as he unlocked the cupboard without delay. Reaching up he pulled out the laptop and it vanished inside the folds of that black cloak with the rest of his body.

Making sure the door was locked he left Kennys house and went off to relieve Tala of his new partner.

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

Inside, Tala felt his spirit soar. The first part of this operation was going well. Very soon, Tyson would be in his control, and then they would get rid of the Dark Blader forever. And share the power that Tyson didnt realise he had.

On the out side Tala remained calm, cool and collected. His face a passive mask, showing Kenny relief.

"Good. Youve made the right decision." Tala told him in his silky voice, "Lets go somewhere less open. If your friends catch us together it could cause you trouble".

Kenny nodded his agreement, and heart in his mouth he followed Tala, back to his lair.

Whilst they walked Kenny asked Tala a question. "What happened to your throat?" He had noticed the thin line of blood across the older teens neck, and was curious about it.

Tala was taken back at first, not that he showed it. Biovolt had trained him as well as they had trained Kai.

"It was a misunderstanding, forget it Kenny".

They remained silent for the rest of the walk. Kenny was surprised to find that they were in the house next door to Tyson. It was a holiday home, rented out to people from England, normally. Why hadnt he noticed that they were right next-door to Tyson!

So close. He had to warn his friends. But how? He had made a bargain with the devil as far as he was concerned. You cant just back out now, he scolded himself. This is for Dizzy. And my friends.

"Okay Tala, what do you need me to do?" Kenny could bare the silence no longer.

Tala stared at him, red eyes boring into his soul. Kenny began to sweat, and fidget nervously under his gaze.

Finally Tala answered.

"I need you to bring Tysons Dragoon Blade to me, here". He spoke the words softly and quietly, but the was an underlying tone of authority that Kenny could not miss hearing.

"Eep!" was his first reaction. "I cant do that! Why do you want his blade? Huh? I never promised to give you his blade!" Kenny was angry and scared. "You never made any promise, but the one that you would help me". Tala said in the same voice. "I need Tysons blade. Not the Dragoon, just the Blade. You will bring it here tonight."

Kenny backed away from Tala, "I..I...cant.....Why?" He stuttered, feeling ashamed of himself for not being in control of his fear.

Tala moved towards him and reached out to touch him with his hand "Yes you will, because my partner has already got your precious laptop for you. Now I wouldnt want to see anything bad happen to it, if you didnt manage to get Tyson's blade for me. He would be really cross. Youve seen what he did to me" uncovering his neck so Kenny could see the cut again "What do you think he would do to you? And your computer?"

Kenny knew he was trapped. He stopped the tears of guilt forming in his eyes, brushing them away with a flick of his hand; he gave his second betrayal to the team that day.

"Okay." Tala motioned Kenny to leave, a huge smile creeping on to his face, "Soon my love, soon. You will be mine!" he whispered when Kenny left to go next door.

XX

The two powerful bitbeasts stayed together most of the time now. Dragoons power had been given a new lease of life. And he was able to start repairing his own injuries.

Dranzer made him promise her that he would heal himself first, and Tyson second.

"The humans will look after him," She confidently told him. "Ill talk to Kai, he will look after Tyson. You will let me tell Kai now wont you Dragoon?"

He knew this to be true, but he also knew Tyson was very stubborn.

"My master will not allow them to worry over him. He hates to be restricted. But I will do as you ask and heal myself first, but only so I can then help Tyson to recover fully." Dragoon replied. "And yes, Kai must be alerted to this now."

"Let us hope that Dizzy and her Master come up with some answers soon."

The bitbeasts flew around together in bright lights of blue and red. Dranzer flew away to talk to Kai.

XX

Max and Rei wondered along the path around the park, hand in hand. Rei always enjoyed the stillness and quiet before a storm, and had suggested that he and Max take advantage of it, and giving Tyson and Kai some space of their own too.

The sun started going down, creating shadows that swayed gently in the breeze, which steadily grew stronger the farer away they went from the house.

The storm was close.

Very close.

As was Brian. His cold violet eyes stayed glued to Rei since they had left Tyson's house. Rei kept looking behind him every now and then, sensing someone was there.

"What's up Rei?" Max asked, his huge blue eyes looking imploringly into Reis bright amber ones.

Rei smiled down at his young partner eye contentment, enjoying the moment. "Nothing, its just the storm messing up my instincts I guess". Max took his word for it, he trusted Rei completely.

"Do you want to head back yet?" Max had stopped walking and the wind blew his hair into his face. Rei put his hand on Maxs face and pushed the blond hair off it, and held his hand on his head.

"Not quite yet!" Rei answered, with a sly smile. "There's something I want to give you first".

Max almost jumped with excitement. What was Rei going to give him?

Max opened his mouth to ask what it was when Rei took advantage, and kissed him full on the lips, Max, a little shocked, but very pleased with the gift, fell into his embrace. Rei closed his arms around Max, safe and secure.

Brain sneered when his saw this, and then pursed his lips together in a thin line.

"So, the Kitty likes to play does he? Hmmm" Brian's mind went into motion. He wanted to play with the cat too.

XX

Tyson came back into the bedroom with an ice pack for Kais face. "Why did you fight Kai? You could have been killed!" Tyson was still annoyed that Kai had left him behind, and then when he came back, had trashed his game with Rei and Max.

"Hn" was the only answer Tyson got. He frowned. It had taken him weeks to stop Kai doing that. I guess old habits dont die he thought. Gently, he placed the ice on Kais face, who had his eyes closed. Kai suddenly sat up, knocking Tyson off the bed with a thump. "Bloody hell..!" he exclaimed "TYSON!" the word came out in a hiss.

Tyson looked up at him from the floor, grinning. "Got ya talking again Bud!"

Kai rolled his eyes and flopped back down on the bed. "Tyson dont ever do that again, I couldve hurt you". He was serious. His unusual training whilst living with Biovolt had made his reactions quicker than the eye, and he was deadly.

Tyson, still giggling climbed back onto the bed next to Kai. "I not mad at you Kai," he said simply as he rested his head on Kais chest. "I dont know what it is.... I feel.... strange.... sometimes" he faded off. Kai remained silent. But listened intently. Crimson eyes burning brightly.

Sighing Tyson continued, "I think that blackout and burning I experienced is somehow connected to it. To me. But I have no idea how, or why." He paused and sat up, turning to look Kai in the eye. "I know you know there is something wrong. But I cant remember what happened in Russia. That's why Ive never spoken about it"

Kais red eyes pierced Tysons heart, and his face fell, turning to doubt. Kais face was a mask again, it looked to Tyson that Kai was building walls around himself so no one could get in. "Kai..?" Tyson's eyes filled with tears, and he leaped off the bed and ran out of the Dojo.

Kai sat unblinking on the bed.

Eyes burning with bright red flames. He had been taken away from his body to speak with Dranzer. He did not even hear what Tyson had just said, and never knew that he was gone.

Tyson ran down the steps of the Dojo, much slower than he would have done before. Tears pouring down his face, his fears had been realised. Max was wrong. Kai no longer loved him. Blinded by the despair in his heart, Tyson crashed into Kenny who was standing just outside the gate.

They both fell to the ground, Tyson winded, and Kenny shocked at the state his friend was in.

"Tyson whats wrong?" He asked in concern. Tyson didnt even bother answering, but jumped up as best he could, on adrenaline, and rushed out into the coming storm.

Kenny stayed on the ground, unsure what to do.

Then he spotted it.

Tysons blade, Dragoon, was lying on the path where Tyson had fallen.

Staring at it, Kenny reached forward and slowly picked it up.

XX

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