Chapter 3:

Six days had passed and there was still no sign of Tatsuha. Eiri was running around like a zombie, nothing that Shuichi said affected him very much, Tohma's million dollar smile was still on as usual, but it flickered all the time, Mika sat on the couch by the phone watching the phone like it might ring any minute. Ryuichi cuddled Kumagoroo watching them, he didn't know why but it seemed vital that he had to find the boy; the reason wasn't only because he wanted to help Tohma's family. He sneaked another glance at Tatsuha's picture and looked at those intense eyes, he would know them anywhere. His eyes wandered to Shuichi who was bouncing on Eiri's lap with a bowl of soup.

"Ah, Eiri, you have to eat something, you can't starve. You have to have three meals a day normal people do! Please just have a little bit for me" his face fell as Yuki shook his head. "I'm not hungry Shuichi. I'll eat a little later." He disappeared into the room.

Ryuichi sighed this depressed atmosphere was getting to him. He needed a break; he decided to step out for a while. He asked Shuichi to look after Kumagoroo for him and left, he didn't feel like carrying his bunny with him.

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Tadeo looked at himself in the mirror, a tight black sleeveless t-shirt hugged his chiseled body and black leather jeans encased his legs. The tattoo he'd gotten recently on his left shoulder; a coiled python in black, (he couldn't stand colored tattoos) completed the ensemble. Hiko pushed Tadeo away from the mirror. He looked very good too; he was wearing a fishnet shirt with black jeans.

They left for the club. Tadeo was pretty happy. They'd earned a lot…enough to pay the rent and cover they're own personal expenses. But he couldn't help wondering how he'd lived before…who his family was or even if they were out looking for him…if he had one that is. He shook his head and followed Hiko out; he shouldn't be worrying about those things right now.

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Ryuichi walked into the club, it wasn't in a good part of town but he liked the fact that no one here knew who he was or if they did they left him alone. He heard the opening chord of shining collection as he walked in. he was surprised to see the people clear the dance floor. Two men walked on to the stage and started to dance. Ryuichi found himself watching them intently…something about the boy…those dark intense eyes met his. Ryuichi's eyes widened in surprise and shock…Tatsuha Uesugi! There was no doubt about it…he'd never forget those dark eyes of his, when had he colored his hair? He watched the teen move sinuously with the green haired man. The men in a group beside him started to drool.

"I'd like that younger one…" one of them said as he leered at he teen. Ryuichi suddenly felt annoyed and protective. "Yeah" agreed one of the other men. "He'd be a good fuck!"

The song ended and the two disappeared. Ryuichi left his beer and started to walk towards the bar tender; he needed to talk to Tatsuha. He suddenly saw the group of men leave and decided to follow them.

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Tadeo walked past the few bikes that were parked with Hiko. He smiled at the older guy, the performance had one so well…and that man with the blue eyes, he could have sworn it was Sakuma Ryuichi! Suddenly they found themselves surrounded. Hiko recognized the group of guys who were at the bar. One of the grabbed Tadeo, "Hey boyo! You danced pretty well out there…" Tadeo wrenched out of the man's grip and frowned. "Get your filthy hands of me!"

The man's leer turned into a drunken scowl. "Stupid brat!" he swung at Tadeo who dodged and helped him over his hip. Then they all attacked the two men together. Tadeo looked at Hiko as he fought; there were at least five men against each of them! A fist connected with his nose and felt the blood gush onto his shirt. Two pairs of hands grabbed him; Tadeo felt scared…now what? There was a shout and suddenly somebody else had joined the fight. The man dragged one of Tadeo's captors away and kicked him in the crotch at the same time poking him in the eye. Then he whirled around kicking the other man in the solar plexus. Tadeo got up and tried to steady himself and saw tone of the men pull out a small knife and start to run towards him.

"Tatsuha!" his savior was suddenly between him and the knife. Tadeo looked on in horror as the knife sliced through the man's shoulder. He grabbed the man and kicked the attacker away. Hiko caught him and hit him on the head.

Tadeo looked at the man slumped in his arms, his blood mingling with the rest on Tadeo's jacket. Hiko whipped out his handkerchief and started to pull of the man's jacket. Then he bound the wound. The man opened his eyes slowly and looked at Tadeo.

"Tatsuha! I've found you…"

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A/N: tell me is this a good time to stop? I guess it is! I have to go to a New Year party now so ciao!

Taka