A/N: KP does not belong to me in the least.

"Miss Sullivan?" Kari turned, lowering the box in her arms. Walker blinked at her. "What're you doing here?" He'd been out for a walk, aiming for the library in town. That's he saw the familiar form of his teacher taking out boxes from the trunk of her car. It'd only been a few weeks since their failed plan at open house.

"I could ask you the same question, Walker." She smiled lightly and he ducked his head a little. When the both of them were together, they acted the same, Warren a little more outspoken then his younger twin. But if you separated them, Walker was shy and much more withdrawn. "Do you live around here?"

"Y-yeah…" He pointed at a beautiful red brick two-story two houses down from where they stood.

"To answer your question, I suppose I'm your new neighbor." His eyes widened and he looked to her hand quickly. When he didn't see a ring, he let out a small breath. "My boyfriend's parents decided to move to Florida and left him their house. It's better than renting an apartment." He blinked rapidly, thoughts going through his mind way too fast for him.

"The Hadleys? Wait, you're dating Robbie Hadley?" Well. This was a blow.

"Oh, didn't you see him at open house?" He had, but he hadn't recognized him. It'd been years since they saw Robbie, the guy having moved out some time ago. Robbie was closer to Mego's age, mid-twenties. They hadn't exactly hung out with him, being ten years their senior and the whole superhero thing starting. "Did you know him growing up?"

"N-not really. Mark and Hal would know him better." And then it dawned on him what his mother would do if she found out he met their new neighbors and didn't tell her. They had all seen the moving trucks taking away the Hadleys' things and there had been a teary goodbye between Mrs. Hadley and Mrs. Gregory, both women being close in age and having children close together. And Mrs. Hadley had helped them all through rough times. But he argued that Robbie was hardly a new neighbor and his mother knew Miss Sullivan. Unfortunately, there was no going around it. "Miss Sullivan, if you and R-robbie aren't busy, my mother would love it if you came over for dinner…" He hoped she said no.

"How thoughtful, Walker!" The twins had known Mark liked her well enough, but was put off by her having a boyfriend—as he very well should be—but they still hoped it might come about. Now seeing her every day, they liked her a lot more. She was fun. "We were just going to order some pizza, not in the mood to cook. We'd love to." And there went their brilliant plan. She was dating Robbie Hadley. And Mark didn't have a chance.

"D-dinner's at, um, six…" She smiled, shifting the box to her hip. "I'm not doing anything… I could help, um, with the boxes…"

"Alright, Walker. And if Warren or your brother happens by, recruit them as well." She motioned towards the trunk and he walked forward, pulling one out and following her into the house. "That's for the kitchen, so if you could just put it down by the cupboards, that'd be great, Walker." He'd noticed each was labeled. "This could still be awhile..." She hummed at the great expanse of space in the living room. "Well. Let's get to it then."

Fifteen minutes later found them still pulling box upon box from the trunk. Which had encompassed the entire backseat when she had pushed the seats down to make more room. Some needed to go upstairs, some in the living room, and others in the dining room. It wasn't hard, it was just back and forth work. Robbie had even been kind enough to drop by with a small trailer, bringing even more boxes. And furniture. And then he left.

But then Mark had wondered where his youngest brother had wandered off to and noticed him outside, taking boxes into the Hadley's house. So he went to investigate, coming face to face with Kari once more. "Mark! Hi!" Walker smiled at his older brother.

"Kari?" She shoved a box into his arms.

"Great, you're just in time! Walker and I were just about to move the couch!" He looked into the trailer, seeing the furniture and boxes piled high. "Alright, now, you're on that side and I'll take—"

"Walker, out." The teen obeyed his brother, taking the box Mark had been holding and switching places with his elder. "On three, Kari. One, two, three." They lifted it and he found it wasn't as heavy as he thought it would be. "Steady, don't rush. Take your time." They stepped carefully and he was hoping she didn't fall off the platform. And that the door was big enough to squeeze the couch through.

An hour after that found Walker sprawled on the floor of the living room and Mark and Kari on the couch, taking a break and simply breathing. Everything had been moved. The furniture had been arranged. The dining room table had been built. Now all that was left was for Kari and Robbie to unpack all the boxes and begin their new life in his childhood home.

Walker hadn't made his brother aware of that yet, the whole Kari dating Robbie Hadley thing.

"I have some lemonade, if you're thirsty." She rose slowly, stretching.

"Just water, thank you." She smiled at him and Mark grinned back. Something in the pit of his stomach warmed. And then his phone rang, loud and shrill. He scoffed, rising and pulling it from his pocket, looking at the name of his brother flash on to the screen. He thought about ending the call, or ignoring it entirely. But Hal would just continue to call back and give him a lecture later. "Excuse me." She ambled into the kitchen and he stood in-front of the window, Walker watching him. "What, Hal?"

"Where are you? Are you with Walker? We're needed, Mark! Get to GO Tower!" He hissed out a breath.

"Is it that important?"

"Aviarius is on the loose and spreading his Doves of Doom all over the city!" Mark smacked himself in the forehead.

"Seriously? Just take Warren. You'll be fine."

"No! Team Go is a team! We work together as a family of superheroes to stop the threat against Go City!" Mark twitched. Again with the whole teamwork thing. It's not as if he needed them. He was strong enough to handle anything on his own. Unfortunately, he's wasn't smart enough. That was the downfall, and why Mark was still here. He should have left a long time ago, but he didn't want to deal with his older brother's whiny phone calls. "Mark!"

"Fine, we'll be over…" Walker poked him. "What?"

"We're having dinner at six. With Kari and Robbie." Mark stiffened at that. "Robbie Hadley?" And he promised himself he wouldn't swear in-front of his young and impressionable brother. Why hadn't he realized it was him at the open house? He thought the guy had looked familiar, but why hadn't he pieced it together? Robbie Hadley, their neighbor and Mark and Hal's (somewhat) friend. And when his parents had moved, he thought he heard Mrs. Hadley say that Robbie would move back in and live here.

Better question, why hadn't Robbie recognized them? They hadn't changed at all.

"Hal, we're going have to do this quick. Dinner's at six," He heard his brother blow out a sigh and he could almost see the older pouting.

"I don't think Mother will mind if we're a little late! We'll have been out saving the city! She'll understand!"

"We're having dinner with our new neighbors, the Twins' teacher and Robbie Hadley."

"Oh? Why, how wonderful! Get a move on then, Mark! We want to take out Aviarius as soon as possible and put the bird back in his cage!" Only Hal was laughing at his pun. Mark then closed his phone on his brother without saying good-bye and turned to see Kari behind them with two glasses of water.

"Work?" Mark paused. She couldn't know, could she? Had she overheard? Did she… know? "Your Boss sounded a little upset."

"No, just Hal. Car trouble. We're gonna go get him. See you… at six then?" He didn't know why he was suddenly nervous. It's not like he actually… really kinda liked her or anything. And why did his cheeks feel hot?

"We'll be there." He nodded, his mouth suddenly dry. Walker intervened then, pushing his brother towards the door.

"Bye, Miss Sullivan."

"Bye, Walker." Walker continued to hurry his brother along, nudging him back towards their own house. In through the garage, Mark finally got a hold of himself and got into the car. Walker bounded up the stairs to the house, calling out for his mother to warn her of their guests. Mae was delighted her son had been so thoughtful and he hurried away before she could ask him more about his teacher and the Hadley boy.

"Good?" Mark revved the engine, buckling his seatbelt. Walker slipped into the passenger's seat, grabbing hold of the strap.

"Good."

"Is this the same woman who kissed you, Mego?" Hego called out as they danced around Aviarius' 'Doves of Doom'.

"I'd rather not talk about it right now, Hego!"

"It is!"

"Totally!" Mego scowled at the Wego Twins. Aviarius, not one to be ignored and hating that he was out of the loop—he was typically in it, thanks to the big blue dolt—squawked out an order to his condor.

"Fly, my pretty! Attack Team Go!" Hego swung a nearby car up at the feathery beast, sending it sprawling away. "M-my condor! You'll pay for that, Hego!"

"Not if I stop you first, Aviarius! We have a dinner to attend, so just fly back into your cage like a good little bird!"

"Ooh, how thrilling! Mind if I, wreck it?!" Sparrows dived at the Twins and a falcon swooped down to attempt to snatch up Mego in his small form. He quickly grew, swatting the predator away. "Too busy to invite me, Mego?! But we all know each other so well!"

"You're not welcome!" Hego leaped, grabbing hold of the lamppost Aviarius was perched on and smashed it to the ground, the bird-themed villain falling with it. He screeched in protest, but quickly quieted when Hego stood over him, frowning down. "Now for the finale." Mego slapped the cuffs on him and Aviarius scowled at the second in commander.

"Curse you, Team Go! I shall have my—" The Twins pulled out a roll of duct tape, slapping a piece over his mouth. He looked surprised—they had never silenced his maniacal tirade before! How dare they?! Was this dinner that important to them?! And for that matter, who did they think they were?! That tape would hurt when he was finally able to take it off! It would leave marks that would last for days against his fair complexion! The villainous traitors, how could they be so cruel?!

"Well, that's settled. Officer? I believe this belongs to you!" The police hurried forward, collecting Aviarius, who silently vowed revenge against the heroes and the woman who caused them to halt his evil speech of revenge. "Now, to the Go Jet!"

"Mother, how wonderful to see you again!" Hal hugged their mother, kissing her cheek. "It's been too long!"

"You're welcome any time, Hal, all you have to do is leave that apartment of yours and come and visit," Mae laughed at her eldest's antics. It'd been years since he had moved out into an apartment. He was old enough to be married, he had told her, he might as well start getting use to own his own place, doing laundry, cooking, and buying food for himself. Of-course, there was yet a woman to be found for him, but she was proud of him nonetheless.

"Yes, I know, Mother. Have you been well?"

"Of-course, dear. Come and sit. You're running late," she directed the last part at her second eldest and her twins, raising a brow at them. "Hal, you have to remember to always make sure you have enough gas. Don't you know that by now?" Hal blinked at his Mother curiously before Mark herded him away.

"Believe, he knows now, Mom," Once in the dining room, he hissed out their cover story before pushing him into his seat. "Hey, Kari." Hal peered at the brunette seated across from his brother curiously. She looked awfully familiar—and it wasn't because he met her at open house. She was from somewhere else…

"Mark. You alright, Hal?"

"What, me? Oh, yes, fine, thank you, Miss Sullivan. And Robbie, it's been years."

"True. You guys haven't changed at all, except for you twins. You've grown. Is Shannon running late?" Quiet fell over the dining room and Robbie blinked at the sudden silence. Kari looked from one Gregory to another, then to her boyfriend, questioningly.

"She… won't be joining us." Robbie knew when not to ask certain things. This was one such time.

"So what've you all been up to?" The table was pushed against the wall, space on either side and at the head. This was always done in part because Mae couldn't stand having an empty seat showing and because leaving it open still brought too much pain.

"Well, I'm the manager at the Mucho Grande Bueno Nacho in Go City." He looked proud of that, something Mark found amusing, considering he was one of the only employees. There were a total of six: the manager, two janitors, two cooks, and a mechanic.

"Impressive. You heading for corporate?" Hal laughed a bit.

"No, no I'm quite happy where I am." Robbie turned expectantly towards Mark.

"I'm working on it." Robbie didn't ask any questions, being polite enough to realize it would embarrass the man. And it did embarrass Mark—he was twenty-six and unemployed, fired from his job a month ago. He had applied elsewhere, but it was always the same thing, that he was qualified, but his skills weren't exactly what they were looking for. They appreciated his coming in for an interview and they would keep his resume on file. Now he supposed he would just spend his days at GO Tower, becoming a secretary of sorts and dealing with the phone calls, press conferences, schedules, villains breaking from jail, and paperwork. He hated paperwork.

"And you two are in Kari's homeroom, right?"

"Yeah."

"It's been great." He nodded. "You?"

"Ah, I'm an accountant." The twins eyed him. "It's not as bad as everyone makes it out to be. Works out for Kari though." He shot her a smile and she raised a brow. "She's terrible at budgeting." She frowned at him.

"I am not."

"Just accept that math is not your strong suit." She looked away from him.

"Is there anything I can do to help, Mrs. Gregory?" Mae bustle din from the kitchen carrying a large bowl. "here, I'll—" Kari began to rise but Mae shooed her off.

"No, dear, the boys can bring the rest! And please, call me Mae!" Walker and Warren rose, rising from the ends of the table to retreat to the kitchen to bring the rest of the food.

"Mae, you've made so much! You've outdone yourself! This is necessary!" Kari's eyes widened at the sheer amount and how this woman was able to make all of it in such little time. It was nice though, neighbors being neighborly and such. Nowadays, people never knew their neighbors, much less invited them randomly to dinner.

"Nonsense, dear! This is a welcome-to-the-neighborhood dinner for you and a welcome-back dinner for Robbie!" Its' all completely necessary! Now, dinner is served!" Mae wasn't going to take no for an answer.

And chapter four!

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