Chapter 1: Summer Starts

"Brain… frying…" thought Lili Zanotto, slouching in her seat in the back row of Agent Russell's "Theory of Advanced Clairvoyance".

"Can't believe we don't practice Advanced Clairvoyance"

Lili's eyes turned to a pair of bright green eyes that were staring right back at her.

"I think your telepathy is getting stronger by the day",

"Really?" Raz thought for a moment. "Maybe I can use that power to my advantage during the surprise test in the fall".

"Wait, what surprise test?"

"Oops, I've said too much"

Lili shot him a death glare, which Raz didn't notice as he shifted his gaze to the old Pepsi clock hanging next to the door. "Just 1 more minute". His mind raced over the long schedule his father told him about they had for that night's performance. This will be his first time performing in awhile since his 5 month retreat at the Psychonauts academy. He didn't even want to go, but he had to since he's still under aged. Even if he did save the Grand Head of the Psychonauts and was the youngest psychonaut ever recruited. Guess the title of being the youngest would bite him in the ass eventually.

Lili eyes grew wider. "15, 14, 13, 12…"

"13!"

"12, 11, 10, 9…"

"5!"

"4-Shut up"

Raz laughed quietly as Lili shot him another glare.

Brrrrrrriiiinnnggg!

"FINALLY!" every one turned around to a smiling Chops. "What? I'm going to Canada".

"Say partner, I'ma comin too, right?" JT was walking behind him. "Uhuh, I'll teach you how to play hockey".

"So Raz, what are you gonna do for 2 weeks before camp starts?" asked Dogen.

"Oh, my dad has a new act he wants me to try out for our performance in Highland. He really wants me to practice my flaming baton act for it".

"Sounds fun, a-and dangerous"

"Relax Dogen, Raz has been doing this stuff since he was tiny, like some peoples brains are", Lili responded when a group formed around Bobby and Benny who were about to maul a younger, smaller kid.

"Yeah well, I don't remember being microscopic" Raz used his telekinesis to save the boy.

"Th-th-thanks sir", the kid squeaked before he ran over to the safety of his small swarm of fellow 10 year olds.

"Honestly, why do they call me 'sir'? I'm only 4 years older then them".

"It's because you are a Psychonaut, and they were brought up to respect us". A tall, darkly dressed man with a strong German voice said from behind the trio. Bystanders took a glance at the older, more experienced agent. Dogen gave him a salute, Lili rolled her eyes.

"Sa-Agent Nein, what brings you here?" Raz gave a small salute.

A light giggle came from behind Sasha, then Milla stood next to him, "Razputin darling, no need to be so formal".

"We're here to escort Miss. Zanotto and Mr. Boole to Headquarters", Sasha answered holding a small letter and handing it to Dogen.

"My parents took the case in Sweden huh?" Dogen examined the letter closely.

"Yes darling, so you'll be staying in HQ for the time being till camp starts", Milla gave a reassuring smile.

"Your father wants a talk with you before he goes on his business to Tokyo".

"Ok", she said faking a small smile. "Here we go again"

"C'mon Lili, I'm sure he won't be gone for a long time. Probably just an overnight thing". Raz tries to cheer Lili up, really tries, but she's dealt with this kind of thing for as long as she can remember, ever since her mom left them.

"It's ok Raz, after the first 10 times you get used to it". Raz couldn't help but feel a little sad for his girlfriend. Lili is quick to see this and elbows him playfully. "C'mon Raz, I turned out pretty good didn't I?" Raz felt a smile stretching across his face.

"Hey I know what you're thinking Razputin Aquato".

"Oh really?" They held each others gaze till they remembered they weren't alone.

"Well then, Razputin darling, would you like to ride with us to HQ and stay there a bit before your father picks you up?" Raz agrees with this and follows the 2 agents and Dogen, holding Lili's hand all the way to the car.