Fishy Love

Kai's feet dragged against the floor as he made his way to the lunch hall. It had been nearly a week since his encounter against the kelpie. A week since those glowing eyes and delicate webbed hands had… Shaking his head impatiently he strode through the door. Glancing around he spotted Tala with Bryan sat next to him on one side with Ian on his other and Spencer across from them. He made his way through the swarm of starved boys until he reached their table. Quietly he stood at the edge of the table and cleared his throat.

Spencer got up, walked around to Ian and nudged him to follow suit. Bryan glared at Kai before resting his hand on the redheads shoulder and getting up. Before Bryan left he shot a look of instant loathing to Kai. Kai merely stared at Bryan, his gaze going right through the angered teen. Sitting down next to Tala on the side which Bryan had just vacated Kai watched a cockroach on the tabletop before glancing up at the redhead. Tala was staring at the same cockroach but as Kai observed, Tala had his hands balled up into fists in his lap.

"I owe you an apology." Kai started, slowly, looking at Tala's face. Tala's gaze shifted from the roach and came to rest on a goblet that Bryan had left behind, the corner of his eye watching Kai 's movements hawk-like. The slate haired teen sighed and dropped his gaze before continuing. "I owe you an apology for implying that you were a drone with no soul." He said looking down at his own hands, resting on the table. "I also want to thank you…it shames me to admit it but if you hadn't fetched Boris…I'd probably cease to exist."

Tala shrugged, "No Kai, you were right. At times I do act like a drone." He said, causing Kai's teeth to grit.

"Give over Tala. The first time I apologise and you say I didn't need to!" He growled playfully.

Tala chuckled, "Well, it's not every day 'The' Kai Hiwatari apologises. I needed to milk it." He laughed, causing his companion to fall into sync. "No, but you were right. Kai…I'm going to change. Yes Boris helped you out that once, but how much longer can we guarantee that? He's already threatened to kill Ian because he snores." Kai rolled his eyes at this. Tala nodded sincerely and slumped. "We need to get out of here before Boris finds out Bryan and I…are…well…you know." Kai nodded sympathetically.

Kai took Tala's hand, "Don't worry Tal. We'll be out of here before you know it." He said, forcing a reassuring smile to grace his mouth. Luckily this seemed exactly what Tala needed. Kai stretched. "Don't think I'm changing the subject on purpose but, that creature…the Kelpie…why do you think Boris has it?" Kai asked; taking a bite of the grey gunk that passed off as their food. He'd picked it up on his way over.

Tala studied the other boys in the room, analysing his answer before giving it. "I've heard rumours…" He began, causing Kai to mentally chuckle. Tala had always been well known for his love of gossip. "…Boris has brought this thing here as a way to punish us, using your accident as an example of what could happen should anyone disobey, and another that he'll use the hypnotic powers of its singing to drown the worlds leaders, leaving him and Voltaire in charge.

Kai looked confused. "How could he get the world leaders though?" He asked.

Tala shrugged. "I don't know…like I said…they were rumours." Kai studied the ooze left on the plate and frowned. "What does your judgement tell you?" Tala asked him.

Kai was silent for a while, making Tala believe he hadn't heard him. As he opened his mouth to repeat the question a voice spoke over the intercom on the wall. "Would Kai Hiwatari please make his way to Training Room Three? Once again, Kai Hiwatari to Training Room Three. That is all"

Tala heard the screeching of the chair as Kai stood up and picked his plate up. Tala held his arm, his eyes horrified and pleading. Kai smirked and winked. On his way out, he passed Bryan, on his way to check that Tala was ok. His eyes narrowed dangerously as Kai limped past. "You're in no condition Hiwatari…watch your back." Kai nodded and showed his appreciation by uttering a soft "Hn."

OH NO! WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN TO OUR KAI? TRAINING ROOM THREE IS THAT ROOM! REVIEW AND ALL SHALL BE REVEALED!

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Amanita Virosa

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