Revolution Triad

Chapter 18

Alex felt so grateful for his trustworthy friends that he was at the top of his game during sparring with Ryan. He wanted to invite Kyra but she said she wasn't feeling good, leaving the two to practice without her. Their sparring was getting intense. Alex was getting better control of his power, letting Ryan get his best performance so far. He had the taller cat dazed from a supersonic wave that pierced his new feline ears, now charging his new move. A golden ball of light was forming in front of his chest and soon launched itself toward Ryan. He quickly regained his conciousness and leaned back just in time to matrix the orb. "Close but no cigar!" Alex dashed forward and leaped, performing a midair frontflip into a kick for Ryan's stomach. Ryan didn't have enough time to see him coming and the smaller cat's kick landed a direct hit in his abs. Ryan kept himself from falling out despite having the wind knocked out of him. He grabbed him and pulled him under his arm. Trapping his neck under armpit and letting him catch wind of his must from no showering last night. "Ugh! Gross!" The smell was enhanced due to his cat senses, letting his nose be pounded by the stench. Alex tried to break free but the blonde's hold was too strong. "Ugh! Alright! I submit!" Ryan let go, catching him when he fell from exhaustion and holding him bridal style. "Haha. Looks like I won." "Yeah, by the grossest means possible! Now please go shower!" Ryan put him down and left the room while Alex stayed to run the treadmill. Ryan's gym wasn't as big as Nathan's but Alex didn't mind. He wasn't very big so he didn't require much. Ryan was just getting out of the shower sporting a tank top and shorts when Kyra stopped him in the hallway and exchanged a look as if asking does he know? Ryan shook his head no and Kyra sighed, wondering what to do. Later Ryan took them to a park and Alex rolled playfully in the soft grass as Kyra sat near him and tapped the ground growing a blue tulip that looked almost as sad as her. Alex saw this and crawled over to her. "Alright you've acted weird all morning. Talk to me." Kyra breathed deeply "I just don't feel very good today, don't worry I'm sure it'll pass." "Well I hope so." He leaned in for a kiss but she pushed away. She couldn't dare let him kiss her after what she did to him behind his back. Ryan came back with ice creams and gave them each one while he took a big lick out of his. "You kids ok?" "Yeah, just fine." Alex said licking his ice cream with a little frustration. They came home not saying a thing as Alex went to his agility training on the jungle gym he built, not saying a word to Kyra. She looked at floor. "Yeah, just perfect."

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"One more time, from the top." Timmy cloned himself 3 times and tossed them like arrows. While they soared through the air, Nathan lit them on fire causing them to explode on contact. "Good, we're nearly ready to challenge them." "Still think that we've got a chance to change kitten's mind?" Timmy nodded determined to get Alex to come back to them.

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Late that night, while Ryan went to go check on Kyra, Alex decided to monitor the cameras he installed to see what had made Kyra sick. He rewinded the tapes and played last night. It was about 10 seconds later that he saw something unbelievable.

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"You need to tell him." Ryan was consulting Kyra into telling the truth. "But-" "No, he needs you confess before he finds out." "I appreciate the effort Ryan, but it's a little late for that." Both quickly turned to see Alex with the surveillance video in his clenched fist shooting an onlooking expression and sporting a slight British accent(like Rachel Alucard). "I can not believe you Kyra. After I protected you from those two. I risk everything for you and this is how you are to thank me?!" He turned back to Ryan who staggered back a little in fear. "No need to be afraid. You obviously were not responsible for that kiss. She kissed you. And to top it, you pulled away knowing it was wrong. I believe it is best for me to take my leave. Good luck protecting Kyra when those two are to return." The last part was sincere as Alex turned to walk away. Ryan was about to stop him but Alex turned his head and looked him the eyes. Mentally saying you don't wanna do that. He watched as the other cat left and looked at Kyra who was on her knees in shock. "Wh-what happens now?" Ryan clenched his fist in anger at himself. He just let his friend leave without doing a single thing. "I..don't...know."