Im back! Im alive! Im...ill. And having seizures, so Im on homebound...so I don't know when I will be able to update, since, you know, I gave myself a concussion and busted my head open, all in one week...

So if my writing and...everything is a bit off, I have a legitimate excuse!

This is actually my first Yaoi story. I've never published one, though I have many half written and thought out notes on quiet a few. And I love to read most yaoi stories. It just depends on the pairing, and the way its written. OK! On with the story...thingy...yea...

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Everyone hates being sick. Fever, runny nose, gut wrenching coughs, disgusting mucus coming from your nose and throat when you least expect it, and sometimes you even get the combination of that plus the wonderful combination of nausea and a slightly upset stomach.

And of course, when a person has these symptoms, they don't act the way they usually do. Take Max for example. When he gets sick, his eyes are large, watery, and even though he attempts, he just cant act as cheerful as he usually is. He even gets a bit grumpy, which is just not Maxie-like.

When Daichi is sick, hes a lot more quiet. Which is REALLY weird. He likes to sleep, and even has a slightly more normal appetite, a sure sign that he is either sick or is going to get sick. He argues less, and with his large watery miserable eyes, you just cant help but feel sorry for him, even Tyson will give the poor boy a break.

And then theres Tyson. When he sick, EVERYONE knows, because he uses it as an excuse for everything ; to get out of training, homework, lectures, and sometimes to even get food. His appetite is hardly ever dampened, but occasionally he will come down with something horribly dreadful and only eat enough to feed two third world countries instead of four.

Kenny, when sick, usually stays away from everyone, likewise staying away from those who are sick when he is well. He whines a bit, and sometimes just acts so miserable you just want to give the poor boy a hug. He can get a bit grumpy, though, as can anyone.

Hillary usually doesnt come around the dojo when sick either, chosing to stay away. And the boys are grateful. When shes not whiny and down right grumpy, shes miserable and quiet, choosing to stay huddled up in a corner with a blanket and a bowl of steaming soup, if she cant stay in bad.

Kai is a complete grump, more so then usual, and gets everyone out of the house by making them run laps for an insane amount of time, while he stays away, avoiding a head ache. Of course he feels miserable, but hides it, unless its just to obvious, and then he scares everyone away who even looks like they might THINK about worrying.

And Ray, of course, takes care of them all, even if he is sick. He makes soups, teas, and things that he knows will make his teammates, friends, and family feel better. And he gets them out of training, knowing that Kai wont show them much mercy. Some mercy, but not the amount that the sick boys need.

When Max is sick he keeps the blonde tucked in and cozy, and after he is finished with his food, he gives him a lolly pop to make him feel better.

With Daichi, he practically does the same thing, giving him special treatment by letting him decide on anything he wants to eat, and scolding Tyson if he wants to pick on him.

With Tyson, he gives him the same privileges, and will listen to the world champions whining and keep Kai off of him. He also is the only one that can get Tyson to take his medicine, sneaking it in his food or drink...well, hes the only one that can GIVE Tyson his medicine.

When Kenny or Hillary are sick, he makes up a special brew of herbal tea that will help with whatever they came down with, and brings it to their house, helping with whatever he can. When they come to the dojo and are a bit under the weather, he keeps an eye on them, making sure that they don't over exert themselves and that the others (namely Daichi and Tyson) don't pester them too much.

And then theres Kai. After he regains his strength from having to run for miles and gives the others ice to sooth their aching muscles and bodies, he brews him up some tea and a snack, knowing that the usual cold captain will have neglected eating and drinking, and brings it to him. He does it all without a word, knowing that if he says something or even thinks about showing concern he will have to run more.

Ray himself, though, when sick, has no one to take care of him. Being a neko jin, his immune system is especially strong, and he hardly ever catches something as simple as a cold or virus. But when he does come down with something, he simply ignores it, opting to treat himself with tea, soup, and a nice relaxing bath after training. Kai does take mercy on him, and always cuts the training down, though not by TOO much.

Ray doesnt complain though, and knows that even though Kai is harsh, he wouldnt try and kill someone sick.

Though today was a different story. He had had a sore throat for a few days now, and now he could barely make out a sound. Coughing was pure hell, so he drank a soothing herbal tea that usually always helped, though this was a different case.

'It should pass soon, damn, I think my fevers going up again...' The neko jin thought to himself as he slowed his running and stopped to catch his breath. Everyone, even Kai, looked at him surprised. He was on his fourth lap, and usually he didnt even start to sweat until his tenth.

"Ray? Maybe you should take a break, buddy, you look a bit pale..." Max said as he caught up with the older teen, concern shining in his eyes.

"Im good, Maxie, just a bit...dizzy..."

"RAY!!"

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"He has a serious case of tonsilitis, and on top of that his body has been under too much stress. He will have to stay the night, until his fever goes down, then tomorrow we will release him with medication. No training or physical activity until he is fully well." The doctor said as he looked at the anxious looking bladers in front of him, who nodded.

"Tonsil whats it??" Tyson asked as Hiro sighed. Gramps had called and he had been the one to take them to the hospital.

"You had it when you were about three, its where your tonsils are infected. You had yours removed, though, so you cant get it." Hiro explained as Tyson scratched his head, still confused, but looked at the doctor, who cleared his throat.

"We don't normally remove a persons tonsils if they are under the age of eight. Older then that, and it is a painful and miserable, and sometimes life threatening experience. But this is one of the worst cases I've ever seen. If I were you, I would talk with a specialist, too see about getting his removed. I can give you a referral to a colleague of mine who is excellent at what he does, if you are interested." The doctor said as Hiro nodded his head.

"Please do, Doctor. Ray is a level headed and reasonable person, im sure that he would be interested."

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"Absolutely not." Ray said firmly as he sat at the table of the dojo the next say, his voice hoarse and aching with every word. Hiro frowned a bit, his eyebrows furrowing.

"Ray, you really should consider this. Its something that will save you a lot of problems in the future, and,"

"And Im not doing it." Ray said as he stood, swaying a bit from the head rush, then frowned as he came face to face with Kai, who narrowed his eyes.

"I didnt pin you as a coward, Kon. Your stupid if you let this opportunity slip by you." he drawled as he made his way past the now scowling neko jin and went to the sink to get a cup of water.

"Im not afraid, I just..."

"Just what?" Hiro prodded, making Ray sigh.

"I've never had anything like this done, back at the village, well, we just didnt have that sort of,"

"Your afraid." Kai said bluntly as Ray sighed.

"Maybe a bit..." He admitted, then sighed as he rubbed his throat and took a sip of tea.

"I should get started on dinner,"

"Don't worry about it, Gramps will cover for you. And I've already got everything set up, you surgery is in three weeks. That should give you enough time to get over the infection, since they cant operate while your tonsils are inflamed." Hiro said, then vanished before the tea that Ray spewed from his mouth and nose could cover him.

"What?!" He immediately regretted yelling as soon as his throat reminded him that he was sick.

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I've got most of this story mapped out in my head, but you never know what will happen. Reviews would be nice, though I wont BEG people too.

I plan on going kinda slow with Kai and Ray, not TOO slow, but Im sure Maxie and Tyson will be together before they are...

Hope you like! Not sure when my next update will be...maybe tomorrow, maybe next year...just depends on my state of health...(sigh)

Oh, and if you have a request or something, then go ahead and give it to me, Im pretty open minded. And critiques are welcome! Just don't flame. If you hated it, then really, don't take the time to type out a review saying how much you hated it...RAWR...