Chapter 3

"Who the hell are you!" Daichi's rough voice had definitely not lost its loud edge. Kenny winced. Glaring at his now former friend he took his foot off his chest. "I'm Kenny, Chief of the former world renowned Blader breakers" He stated. Even the comical look of surprise that now plastered Daichi's face wasn't enough to stop Kenny from glowering furiously at him. "To think you would be doing this to people in seven years time" His voice reeked of disgust. Daichi was up from ground in a flash "Hey! Ya know some of us have to do this to live! It's not like we have a choice here!"

Kenny snorted. "Go get a job!"

"Why you!" the furious red head started forwards. Kenny calmly adopted a fighting stance, coat rippling dangerously about him. "Just try and come any closer."

Daichi faltered, fear evident in his bright green eyes. "Look" Kenny started, fighting to keep his voice even "if you want help, I know of a place that would be happy to take you, no questions asked." Daichi stopped, a flicker of pride showed in his eyes, he was about to turn down the offer, Kenny knew. "You need this Daichi! Get back on your feet, come on, you can do better than this!" The man gave in. "Alright" he mumbled; head bowed "Where is this stupid place anyways?"

Kenny's expression cleared and he set about explaining.

Her chest was throbbing with every breath she took. Finally coming back round she found herself lying in the gutter of a road. As the feeling slowly returned to her limbs, along the memory of how she got here, she cautiously looked around, getting up slowly. "You ok Hilary?" the voice almost made her fall over again. "Kenny!" she straightened up, relieved. "Where did that- that man go?" She scanned the bridge carefully. "O he scarped as soon as he saw who he was dealing with." Kenny smirked. "Right…" Hilary smiled weakly, clearly not believing him. But she was hardly in a state to argue otherwise.

"Shall we get going then?" She suggested light heartedly, ignoring the pain shooting though her chest, she flashed him another smile; feigning she was fine. It would go away in a while anyway, she hoped. Careful not to give anything away she began to walk past him. "You sure you're alright? You look very pale"

"Yes!" she insisted loudly "I'm fi-"the last word died in her throat as her knees gave way and she collapsed forwards. Kenny darted round to catch her. "No you're not" he whispered softly. He lifted her up in his arms, bridal style and set about making his way quickly home.

"KAI!" Tyson looked round just as his former captain slide back into the bar "I got us some drinks!"

"Can't we go somewhere quieter!" Kai demanded, expecting an indignant comment from his friend. To his surprise Tyson stopped and blinked in surprise "O…well if that's what you want Kai… then lets go!" Tyson barged his way out of the pub, Kai following hastily in his wake.

"Right", they broke out into the mercifully quiet street "where'd you wanna go?"

Kai sighed, rubbing his temple, maybe this wasn't so relaxing. "Just anywhere with out that racket!"

Tyson nodded, watching Kai worriedly. His friend wasn't enjoying this as much as he'd hoped. Tyson's shoulders slumped, he closed his eyes as though it would block out the disappointment. He could never please Kai.

"Hey, what's wrong?" Tyson nearly jumped out of his skin at the soft voice of concern. "Kai?" he stared at his companion in amazement. Said blader cocked an eyebrow inquisitively. "Uh…nothing, I- I've just never heard you speak like that before." Tyson stammered. Kai cracked a smile. Tyson almost fainted. "What's up with you?" Kai asked, his usual disapproving tone back in place, supporting his friend by the arm. "Nothing…well it's just that…well you've changed alot in seven years." Kai grinned again, "You haven't seen the half of it Tyson." His friend grinned back. "Hey, wanna go get some food?"

"Sorry, I've just eaten"

"WHAT! How could you go to a take-away without me?" Tyson yelled. He was distraught upon learning of Kai's little venture into Tokyo without him.

"Right! That's it Mister! You're coming with me whether you like it or not!" Tyson ordered playfully, frog marching Kai away to the nearest food outlet. To his immense pleasure Kai was actually laughing at this, making no effort to pull away. Tyson shot him an amused grin. Thinking, as a playful smile graced the other boy's lips 'Wow Kai…you really have changed in seven years…"

Short chappie I know…but now I'm stuck for ideas again…great…just though i'd add abit of Kai fluffyness in there for the sake of it, after all who wouldn't have changed after 7 years! ;p

Ok then peeps read n review…not that there really is much to review on but yeah :)