Luke swung his carry-on over his shoulder as he walked towards the taxi bay. His jaw twitched in his version of a small smile. It would be good to see his boy again, he thought as he waved one down.

"Where to, sir?" the driver chirped.

"'Iolani Ranch," Luke said.

"Out to see old man Kealoha?"

Luke shook his head. "My son works for him, and I was just over in Honolulu for business."

The driver grinned. "Well, then, Mr Ely, welcome to Moko Liu Hihiu."

The driver pulled to the side of the road. "Sorry to leave you to walk so far, but Jonah doesn't exactly like foreign vehicles on his driveway," he said, keeping that impeccable smile.

Luke nodded his thanks and handed over the charge that showed on the meter before heading up the long drive. As he approached the main house, he recognized his son's broad shoulders. Kit stood with his back to him, speaking to a young Hawai'ian man who wore a wide-brimmed hat seemingly made of leaves. The young man noticed him and reached for his shotgun.

Kit noticed and turned around, then laughed. "Aloha, Dad!"

Luke smiled and put a hand on his son's shoulder - his version of an ecstatic hug. Kit returned the gesture.

The young man looked between them, obviously seeing the similarities, then held out his hand. "Nice to meet you, Mr Ely. Cade."

Luke shook the proferred hand. "Luke," he said simply. "There hasn't been a Mr Ely in the family ever."

Cade nodded.

Suddenly, there was a shout.

Luke looked up to see two horsemen swiftly approaching. He squinted, trying to place the one that looked familiar.

One dismounted as the horse ran by. The animal pranced nervously, and the rider inserted himself between Kit and his father, clearly hostile.

Luke blinked as recognition set in. "Kimo."

Kimo held his arms at his sides and bared his teeth. "Luke," he spat.

Kit glanced between the two, startling when Jonah snatched Cade's shotgun out of his hands, cocked it, and pointed it at his father. "Whoa!" Kit snapped. "What's going on?"

No answers were forth coming.

"Dad?"

Luke shook his head, simply glaring at the gun pointed in his direction. He twisted his wrist as if holding a knife, and Kimo shoved him violently, knocking him back a few steps.

"Kimo!" someone snapped.

Kit looked up to see his girlfriend walking out of Sun House, Cathy right behind her.

Cricket looked furious. "Back away."

Luke tensed even more. "Both of you, then." He glanced at Kit. "Something tells me it's not a coincidence."

Kimo practically growled. "What do you think?"

Cricket was in Kimo's face in a flash. "Back down, or walk away."

Kimo glared at the petite young woman.

"NOW, Kimo."

Kimo huffed angrily, caught his horse, and rode away.

Cricket turned to Luke. "What are you doing here?"

Luke raised an eyebrow. "I'm not allowed to pay my son a surprise visit?"

Cricket glanced at Kit, then nodded. "Kimo and I will get out of your hair, then." She turned to Jonah. "That okay?"

Jonah glared at Luke. "Haole better pull his weight."

The shock on Kit's face was palpable. "Will someone please tell me what's going on?"

Cricket let out a shrill, two-note whistle. "Ask your dad. It's his place to tell you," she told Kit as she kissed him. "I'll see you later, Kuu'ipo."

After Kimo and Cricket left, Jonah relaxed somewhat, handing Cade his gun. He stared at Luke for a while - the two men in a contest of will. Finally, the Kealoha patriarch jabbed a thumb over his shoulder. "Bunkhouse is that way. Kit will show you around. Cade, come inside."

As Cade and Jonah walked up the porch steps, Luke turned with a parting shot. "I'm sure you can understand my reasons." He gestured to Cade, while clearing speaking to Jonah.

Jonah shook his head. "There's no excuse. The only reason you're on my land right now is because I'd prefer you where I can keep an eye on you."

Luke shook his head and turned down the path, adjusting his bag.

"Dad?" Kit asked, almost pleading.

"Not now," Luke snapped, uncharacteristically angry.

A/N: So, first chapter! What do you guys think? If you don't mind spoilers, take a look at the character drabbles for this fanfic. I think it's the only other fic in this crossover category.

Namarië!

~River