Authors note;

This is my first fanfic so please do be too harsh however I do love suggestions so please rate and review ^.^

The Tracy Island Family

"All clear Scott nothing to report." John informed his older brother through the holographic image of the copper haired young man.

"Thanks John, be sure to inform us if anything happen."

"Yep." And with that the holographic image of John Tracy disappeared as if it was never there. Scott wasn't entirely sure what to do for the rest of the day. Of course he had to be ready for anything but even Scott Tracy could take a break once in a while. Couldn't he? It was decided he was to sit on the sofa and catch up on one of his favourite shows. For once in a long time Scott Tracy, pilot for thunderbird 1, finally felt like a normal person. But for how long was this feeling going to last?

Elsewhere on Tracy Island near the beautiful beach was two of the youngest members of IR. The terrible two's. Gordon, of course, was in the sky blue sea swimming to his hearts condense whereas Alan was up in a tree frustrated with the math homework that he had in his lap. "Are you coming in anytime soon!?" Gordon shouted as he treaded water. Alan sighed in anger.

"This stupid homework is driving me crazy!" Alan stated.

"Why don't you just ask Virgil or Scott or I don't know geeky John for help?" he asked coming out the water.

"I can't," Alan sulked, "I'm supposed to know this stuff, its basic C grade math, if I go to anyone of them for help then they might suspend me from the team until my grade picks up."

Gordon understood where his brother was coming from but was still a little confused," then why are you telling me? Who's to say I might not go get Scott to suspend you?" Alan looked at him with a worried look on his young face. He then turned his face to look at the sandy beach far below.

"Because you went through the same thing. And I just thought that… I don't know."

Gordon sighed, "Give it here, I'll help." Alan looked at him in disbelieve, "I will! And to add to my amazing offer I won't tell a single soul." Alans face changed from disbelieve to reassure. He climbed down from the tree and joined his brother on the beach.

In the loading docks Virgil, Brains and Kayo were checking that thunderbird Shadow was fully functional. Kayo attempted to wait patiently but couldn't hold her being nervous as Brains carried out his monthly evaluation on her 'bird.

On the other side of the freakishly large warehouse was Virgil. He was checking to make sure all the equipment on board thunderbird 2 was at the highest standard and without fault. Satisfied with his 'birds present condition he exited the green giant through the exit hatch. With one glance at Kayo he noticed how nervous the girl was. Without second thought he slid in one of the small carts and drove over to their position. Walking up the staircase to Kayo's 'bird he said in a suggestive tone," Hey Brains, how long are you going to be? I think Kayo is eager to find out how bad she's messed Shadow up." With that remark he sniggered and looked other to see Kayo staring at him with an annoyed and irritated expression. With that Virgil put his hands in the air and slowly backed away.

"Good little Virgil." Kayo voiced in a teaseful tone. She smiled at him and he returned the smile however their eye contact was interrupted by a loud *clunk. "Brains are you ok?" Kayo asked.

"Just fine," Brains reappeared in their view from behind the black 'bird. Rubbing his head," And you should be glad that the only problem that I found in thunderbird shadow is that the controls were a little over worked, you don't need to use as much force on her as much as you do, she is a soft operator." Kayo controlled her happiness, for she hadn't broken her shadow, and simply smiled with a soft nod. Brain left the two alone as he left the warehouse with Max to see if he could add anymore trinkets to Max's looks.

When he left Kayo let out a large sigh of relieve that almost made an unfocused Virgil jump. "Glad that's over." Kayo then climbed on board thunderbird shadow and switched on the controls. "Remember less force." She whispered to herself and pushed the blue button that opened the roof hatch. Pulling on the thrust she waved goodbye to Virgil and flew into the bright blue sky, leaving Virgil alone in the biggest warehouse in the world.

So what did you think? It's just a setting the scene kind of chapter and it'll soon bring action, I promise ^.^