So this chapter is a bit different, instead of two POV's one at a time, it's like a blend. Kain's thoughts are in bold while Kyra's are in italics. The entire conversation was done with me and Misfit actually talking to each other like our characters would, and it was really fun to do and we might do it again for a future chapter.

Once again, Misfit writes for Kai and Kyra while I do Ray and Kain.

Everything between [ ] are their texts to each other.

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[Earth to Number One Sassy Bitch.] I smiled looking down at the code name I had given her, this was going to be fun. We had swapped numbers two nights after our talk back at camp, needing to stay in touch so I could lay out my plans to her. We had talked on and off since returning to our respective fathers, she said Kai was a real mess trying to get her to talk to him, but I had yet to know of how that went.

[Um what?] Sassy Bitch? Who was this kid thinking he was talking to?

[How'd the talk go?]

[Surprisingly more deep than I thought but it ended well. I was right, he still loves Ray.]

[PERFECT! That'll make this so much easier.] I couldn't but help smile again, fang and all.

[What is your master plan anyways? I still don't get how you think we can get them together if they won't willingly be in the same room.] I was right. From what Dad just said, he wouldn't be willing to go see Ray and I highly doubt Ray would want to see him. Ray wouldn't be able to take me back now since I was almost an adult and could make my own decisions but that still didn't mean that Ray wouldn't try to take things out on Dad.

[Ah, ye' of lil faith dear sister. My plan is fool proof, dad was SO excited to hear that I found you. So, I suggested you all come for Christmas.] Cocky little shit.

[No way. Can't be that easy. From how dad was talking Ray would rather shoot him dead than let him anywhere near you after all these years.] Does kind of sound like dad, but then again if we didn't pull this off I'd be stuck here never to really see her again.

[Believe it or not, dad still loves Kai too. Pretty weird hu? Just trust me, this is the perfect way to get them back. It's what they need, what we need. I'm stuck here at fucking Gabe's until the New Years. I'm dying over here.] Was it really what I needed? Kain may be excited about this but things are good with Dad and I. Do we really have to add new people into the mix?

[Whatever you say. How do we even know if we'll like our other fathers? Ha ha. It's just me and Dad. And occasionally Dimitri's dads.]

So, that was a trick question. I honestly didn't know if I'd like Kai or how we would even interact. Kyra, she may not like dad at all either, but we couldn't just back out now. How dare she laugh at my expense! It's not like I want to be here. [Well... Do you like Kai?]

[Obviously. He raised me.] I rolled my eyes. This is obvious information. Of course, I like my Dad.

[And we know you like me, so you'll like dad. Problem solved. How's Dimitri doing these days anyways?] I smirked at the phone, it took her a bit longer to respond this time.

[I don't think that's how that works but okay. Eh he's fine. Still dodging around me when things get even slightly intimate. Matt?]

Ouch, where did this sudden pain come from? My smirk vanished, trying to think of what to say without sounding too whiny about it. [Dunno, haven't talked to him since I was pulled to the pits of Hell. Been here two months, and he hasn't called me or text me and I'm two hours away.]

I frowned. They seemed so close before the battle went down. The few weeks without speaking to Dimitri had hurt me a lot. I couldn't imagine what Kain was feeling after a few months of not talking to Matt. [I'm sorry.]

Well that was a nice uplifting text, not. Oh well, pushing past the sudden pain I thought of what to say all the while still trying to sound not too whiny. [Nah, don't be. We weren't together. Do you think Dimitri would be interested?]

[In me?] I had to roll my eyes after reading that. Well duh he's interested in you, but none of you two are budging. I swear the last weeks at camp they were googly eyed for each other, but neither one of them did a damn thing about it and it was pathetic to watch.

[No, the Queen of England... Me! He's pretty good lookin, and if you aren't going to step up...] I wrinkled my nose, glaring at my phone. Ew. One, Dimitri was straight. Two, regardless if we were together or not, he's mine.

[Do that and you may actually be going to hell.] I had to smirk again, I knew that'd get her riled up.

[Empty threats sis. That's all that is when you're in the freezing pits of Russia.] I rolled my eyes, shaking my head. This kid was so annoying. How were we related again?

[I can easily mame you at Christmas. It's not even that cold here.]

[So, I take it you're coming then?]

[Do I really have a choice? But only if Dad agrees. Not even sure how I would even convince him of that.] Getting Dad to even talk to me about Ray was like pulling teeth. Getting him to come with me to see him in person? Pretty sure I'd have to drug him for that.

[No, you don't. This has to be done, please for your favorite brother do me this solid. And... I don't know, I don't know the man...] I frowned again, damn my mood swings.

[You're my only brother...That I know of. I have no clue. Maybe puppy dog eyes that I did as a kid.] My dad was a sucker for a good cute face when I was younger. One look and a few tears and he would melt in an instant. Now as a teenager? Not so much.

[You mean Kitty eyes. Mine used to work on dad ALL the time, till I punched him...] My eyes went wide, reading the text again to make sure I got it right. Wait, what?

[Kitty eyes? And you WHAT?] I belted out a laugh, just picturing her face when she wrote that. I bet it was priceless, having to force myself to stop my laughing before dad came up to see what the fuss was all about.

[Long story short, Gabe asked dad out, I went to punch Gabe and dad got in the way. Broke his nose, all that good stuff. Got grounded for an entire year! Can you believe that? A year, it was miserable. Not to mention he punched me back, and damn that hurt.]

[Damn. I'd never even think of doing that to Dad or any of the guys he sleeps with. Worst he's done was ground me for two months after joining Dimitri and Sven to go off-roading, only for Dimitri to crash his brand-new Range Rover into a lake. I got the least punishment since I was in the backseat, but Dad mostly grounded me cause I scared the shit out of him.] I smirked, remembering how frantic Dad was when he heard we had to swim out of the lake. He just kept saying how we would've died if the lake were frozen.

I snorted, at least now I knew I wasn't the only one out there doing things I shouldn't be. [It's not like I meant to hit him, he just got in the way. But anyways, we're getting off track. What do we do about the old man?]

I sighed, not really knowing how to answer. Dad was stubborn. I know since it's where I get that trait from. [I think the only way Dad would do it is if he knows for sure that we'll be welcomed fully. Same for me too.]

[You know I want to see you again, we didn't really get to hang after finding out about each other. We know nothing about the other father, and as I said dad is thrilled to know you're doing alright and wants to see you.]

[But would he be okay with seeing Dad?] As much as I wanted to make Kain's wishes come true I wasn't going to put my Dad in an uncertain situation.

Oh boy, another hurdle. How am I supposed to know, more than likely no he would not be alright with seeing Kai after taking Kyra away. [Don't know, just know that he and Gabe aren't going to last long anyways so might as well try?]

[I guess...I'll try talking to him about it, but I can't guarantee a quick yes. Going to take a lot for me to get him to agree to this.]

[That's fine, I mean... You could always see what he says about me? I mean... I don't know him or anything, but I do kind of want to meet him too. I don't know anything about him, you at least sort of remember dad.]

I frowned. Sure, I remembered Ray, but it was such a blurry memory. [Barely. It sounds like we moved when I was almost four and that's when most of my memories are from. I just remember a general idea of what he looked like. Dad's awesome though. Works hard to support us, always been there no matter what he has going on. Just really reserved with most people and is a bit easy to break when it comes to me.]

So, Kai's like total opposite of dad, in some aspects. [Dad's a hard worker too, he's been fighting tooth and nail for the past five years to get his restaurant up and running but he keeps getting setbacks. I'd like to say he's always there, but that first month of camp when he didn't have his phone on was stressful cus he normally is there. He's not all too reserved, he can give good advice and will gladly hold a conversation with you. Great cook too.]

Ray sounded very different than Dad. How did they get along? [Yeah, I think Dad had a rough upbringing making him not really willing to open up with many. I'm really all he has so he's always been there regardless of work. Kind of worries me for when I go to college though. Oh god Dad is a horrible cook. I or the staff have to make everything if we don't want food poisoning. He mixes a mean drink though.]

My nose curled at that, how the hell did these two function together before? [That's just sad, seriously. I can get that, you have like a year left right? I'm stuck for three, was offered to skip a grade but I like staying in the grade for my age group cus of Matt and Stella. Least you know you won't suffer from food poisoning at Christmas dinner.]

[Yeah it's my last year of high school. Supposed to be applying to colleges but picking a major is hard and I don't really know how dad would cope if I went somewhere further away. Dimitri is talking about all of these far away colleges and I don't really know how to feel. That's a plus.] I sighed, lying back on my bed. The decision of College was one that was really taking a toll on me.

I frowned a bit, placing the cigarette back between my lips. I had to come outside because someone likes to scar his son for life. [Bummer, have no advice for you there sis, maybe dad can help you? I mean, my dad... We should really think of what to call them when they're around. Anyways, any idea how or what you're going to tell Kai?]

I scoffed, not really wanting to ask the father I didn't really know for advice on how to leave the only dad I did know. [Why can't we just call the other by first name? I dunno, probably tell him how you and I want to get to know each other and how Ray would like me to come. Not sure how to tell him he'll not be killed for coming though.]

She has a point; how do I stop my dad from killing the other? [Have him bring back up?]

Hmm, maybe that isn't that bad of an idea. [I guess I could talk him into it by saying Dimitri and his dads could come. Would Ray be cool with that?]

[Don't see why not? I have a feeling he knows them well enough, at least he should. Besides, I'd like to see Dimi again.]

[I'll ask him and let you know. If he comes, 1. Do not call him that. 2. Do not flirt with him.]

I smirked again, god this was fun messing with her. [You're no fun, you know that? Alright, I'll do my best not to flirt with your non-boyfriend. Scouts honor.]

I rolled my eyes. This kid was going my make my eyes roll out of my head. [Whatever.]

[Alright, well I think it's safe for me to go inside now... I'll talk to you later, maybe in a day or two. Let me know what the old man says, and I'll let you know what mine says.]

[Sounds good. Have fun with the sexcapades there.]

I shuddered, physically gagging. [That's not funny, that's just sick.]

[Hey, at least it's with someone you know.] I smirked, knowing I was right. I'd rather Dad be screwing someone he cared about and I knew opposed to randoms.

[That's supposed to make me better? No, I'd rather it not be anyone!]

I shook my head. Just cause they're our parents doesn't mean they don't have needs. [Hey, they're human too. If we have sex they have the right to.]

[So... You're not a virgin?]

I grimaced thinking back to my old boyfriend. [God no. Do I wish I was? Yeah. The guy was horrible, both in bed and personality.]

I couldn't help but laugh at that, here's to hoping Dimitri is better than that crap. [Ah, I can safely assume that mistake won't happen again then. Sad about that though, Matt's a beast in bed.]

[Probably going to be forty by the time anything good comes along. Ew. I did not need to know that.] I wrinkled my nose in disgust. I do not need to know how a fifteen-year-old is in bed.

[Nah, not under my watch dear sister. Anyways, I better go now it's about day break here. I'll talk to you later.]

[Alright, bye Cocky Bastard.] I grinned, finally getting my shot at a code name.

I couldn't help but laugh and shake my head. [You know it, but you love me anyways. Night Sassy bitch, take care of Dimi for me till I see you all in a few months.]

[ -.-]

Kyra's POV

After texting Kain till one in the morning, I had fallen asleep trying to think of how to ask Dad to go visit Ray and Kain and make sure he said yes. When I woke up it was October 19th, the morning of Dimitri's seventeenth birthday. The two of us had school during the day but after that Dad and I had planned to go over to Bryan and Tala's for dinner to celebrate. I decided I'd try to ask him this morning, hoping that his morning coffee would make him a little easier to convince.

I pulled on my school uniform, a green plaid skirt and black sweater, brushed through my hair and applied some minimal make-up before going down with my school bag to see Dad already drinking his coffee while reading the paper at the kitchen table.

"Morning!" I smiled, going to grab my own cup of coffee.

He looked up, furrowing his brows. "Morning?"

I went and sat across from him, tilting my head at his reaction. "What?"

"You're never this happy in the morning. What do you want?" He sighed.

"Why would you automatically assume I want something just because I smiled and said good morning to you? Can't a daughter greet her dad happily and not be accused of it being for ill intentions?" I questioned, giving a slight smirk as I brought my coffee up to my mouth.

"Other daughters? Maybe. My daughter? No. Spit it out. What are you asking for?" He groaned, crossing his arms.

Shit. This was going to be more difficult than I thought.

"Fine, you got me. But it's something that has benefits for you too." I started off, trying to sound convincing. "Ray and Kain have invited us to come to Japan for Christmas and I would like to go."

"Absolutely not." He answered quickly, getting up to put his coffee cup in the dish washer.

"Why not? You're not even going to think about it?" I called out.

"No. I thought what I said about that whole situation would've made you understand why we're staying here and haven't had contact with them. If we go visit it's just going to be constant fighting and Ray is going to fight to get you back. I'm not allowing that to happen." He said firmly.

"Dad, I think you're forgetting that I'm seventeen and can choose where I live. Plus, Ray is the one who has invited us. Obviously if it was his idea he isn't that mad at you. Come on, please? Kain and I want to get to know each other more and I've never really known what my other father is like. Plus, aren't you curious how Kain is doing? He is your kid too." I coaxed.

He looked as if he was thinking over what I had said for a minute before answering once again. "I understand you want to get to know them but I don't think it's a good idea to do it just yet. Maybe another time."

"But-" I tried to get in before getting cut off once more.

"I said no. That's the last we're discussing this. Now finish your breakfast, I need to get to work and you need to go to school." He said sternly before walking out of the kitchen.

Well, I guess it was on to Plan B.

Dimitri's birthday dinner was like a typical dinner between our two families. Bryan, Tala and Dad talked business, Dimitri and I talked about the dramas of our private school and the five of us discussed blading and future plans together. Lately the topic had often fallen on college but I was thankful that tonight I was able to deter it with a more pressing matter.

"So, Dad and I got invited to go to Japan and stay at Ray's house with him and Kain for Christmas." I casually threw in, causing Tala to do a spit take and Bryan's eyebrows to raise.

"Wait, what? Ray is back in your life?" Tala exclaimed, starring at Dad with wide eyes.

"No! Kyra met Kain at that blading camp the kids went to in the summer. I guess the two of you have been in contact? That's how this came about?" Dad asked, looking at me with a look of annoyance, to which I answered with a nod.

"So, are you actually going to go? I thought last I heard you didn't want to try reaching out to Ray?" Bryan asked, looking just as confused as his husband.

"We're not going. I already told Kyra that and I thought she understood." He grimaced.

"Okay, just hear me out with this one. I have the chance to get to know the brother I never knew I had and the father I haven't seen in fourteen years. You may both still have a lot of bad feelings towards each other but isn't that something the two of you can work out for the sake of your kids? If it makes you feel better he said we could bring Uncle Tala, Uncle Bryan and Dimitri." I explained.

"I doubt that either of them would want to-" Dad started.

"Sure, I'd go. She is right Kai. She deserves to know them." Tala responded, giving Dad a look of sincerity.

Dad sighed and shook his head, looking over at Uncle Bryan as if he hoped Bryan would vote against it. "What do you think?"

"Honestly? I agree with Kyra and Tala. It's been fourteen years. She deserves to know them and you two should be burying the hatchet for the sake of your kids. The fact you managed to stay apart this long is a bit insane to me." He responded.

Dad groaned, throwing his head back. "What kind of friends are you both?"

"So, does this mean it's a yes?" I grinned, looking between the three Russian men.

Dad sighed, crossing his arms. "Fine. On two conditions. One, the three of them come." He said, pointing to Tala, Bryan and Dimitri. "Two, if I feel that something is wrong and we should leave, we leave. No talking me out of it, no trying to delay my decisions. If I say we are leaving, we're leaving. Deal?"

I smirked, giving him a nod. "Deal."

"And you promise me that Ray did agree to this and he knows we are coming?" He double checked.

"Yes. One hundred percent." I answered truthfully.

Well, looks like we're spending our Christmas in Japan. Kain better not have any tricks up his sleeve.