Chapter 1

Bluumberry: I was wondering if you'd see this story show up, and you jump in for first review. Anyway, happy reading!

MyHeartBleeds: I have a feeling your writing will make Lee extend the restraining order. Or at least the research will. :p

dead yet a love sick puppy: They are now, yes.

Ashla: With a character as difficult as Kai, it won't be so fast, no. :p

Shaman Wolf: I'll have to look out for that one. Yes, Max and Tyson in an elevator is always good... usually...

Tariki Rania: I bet your can't. But I'll make you. ;)

Kappy Locks: I'm afraid you've got a wait on your hands if you want Kai/Ray. :p

Koneko no Rei: I actually finished writing this fic almost three months ago. Since writing this I have finished Into the Light, and Insecure. Working on more now.

lilmatchgirl007: You'd think being Tyson, but the boys can surprise us. :p

Mizuyah: I don't think Tyson was the only one desperate, but Max had a little more control.

Ramen II: You certainly are hyper, aren't you. Hopefully this will make you hyper too. :p

Onwards we go.

Four Months Later…

"Well that should do it boys." Mr Dickenson sighed as they stepped out of the office and moved through the corridors. "From now until the next tournament I suggest you three take some time off."

"Oh good," Dizzi spoke up. "How about we hit the beach? I've been meaning to work on my tan."

Kenny closed the laptop, tucking it under his arm. "What about the trip to Europe, Mr Dickenson?"

"You will not be needed, boys," the man replied, chuckling softly. "You've been working so hard its only fair you take a break from press meetings and prototype tryouts before you start touring again. I will handle the meeting in Europe."

Tyson frowned. "You mean we have to go back home?"

Mr Dickenson smiled. "Not necessarily. And yes, I am perfectly aware that you've only just turned 15 and that Max here is 16, but I can assure you that it is all taken care of. You will be moving into an apartment in a hotel not far from one of Japan's main BBA offices, with rooms enough for all of you."

Tyson frowned. "All of us? But there's just three of us."

"At the moment."

"Well, sounds okay to me. What do you think Max?" Hearing no reply, Tyson looked toward his secret lover, noticing him staring toward the entrance. "Max?"

"It's… it's…" Max blinked. "Kai!"

"Wha-?"

All eyes turned toward the entrance, spotting the tall form backlit by the sunlight pouring in the glass doors. Two-tone hair caught lightly in the breeze, trademark blue triangles perfect of his angular face. If anything could be said for his several months of absence, he had gotten taller, some of the lankiness and boyishness of adolescence becoming replaced by traces of adulthood on the 19-year-olds figure.

His build was stronger, the lines of his well toned-chest protruding through the tight black fabric of his low necked shirt beneath a black jacket, ever present scarf floating out behind him. Crimson eyes were hidden behind the black lenses of his sunglasses, one hand holding the straps of a bag he had slung over his shoulder.

Kenny opened Dizzi, aiming her cam toward the team captain. "Ooo, somebodies taken some hotness lessons while he's been away. I can feel my circuits melting."

Tyson swallowed hard, glancing at Max and seeing that he was fairing no better. The elder's blue eyes widened faintly as he felt Tyson's glance, turning to look at him. Shrugging it off, they moved forward.

"Hey Kai!" Tyson called. "Over here."

Though they couldn't see his eyes they felt his gaze sweep over them, his presence radiating off him as he stepped toward the group.

"Ah good, you made it." Mr Dickenson beamed, nodding. "It's good to see you again, Kai. I take it you got my message."

"I did." Kai stopped near them, dwarfing his teammates and the elderly man. "It's good to be out of Russia, but the thought of hanging around with these dweebs is enough to make me want to head back."

That was all it took to snap Tyson out of his revere. "Who you calling a dweeb?"

"Cool it, guys." Max laughed nervously, stepping between his teammates before Kai could reply. "Lets not start fighting already, okay?"

"Yeah," Kenny nodded, looking toward Mr Dickenson. "So Kai's the one you were talking about when you said 'all of us'?"

"Indeed he is." Mr Dickenson led them toward the dining hall. "The court is currently adjourned in the Biovolt case and will be for the next couple of months while an investigation is being conducted into the companies and Voltaire's recent business proceedings."

Max frowned as they sat down around the table, Kai removing his sunglasses and dropping them into a jacket pocket. "Must be hard watching your Grandfather go through all this, Kai."

Kai smirked. "Actually, it's the best laugh I've had in a long time."

"But he's your grandfather." Tyson frowned. "Surely you must care."

"Of course I care." Kai shot him a hard look. "I care that the bastard burns in hell for what he's done. That son-of-a-bitch used me. I just wish we could find something to nail Boris down with him."

Max blinked. "Boris isn't on trial?"

"Unfortunately no." Mr Dickenson sighed as the waitress brought them their tea. "Mr Balkov covered his tracks extraordinarily well. The BBA has not found enough evidence to have him arrested, though we know he has done horrendous things working for the company." Mr Dickenson looked toward Kai. "Any luck with the Demolition Boys?"

Kai sighed, rubbing his eyes. "Both Ian and Spencer are willing to testify, and Tala has reluctantly agreed too as well. We have been unable to convince Bryan, and so far we've barely made any progress with undoing what Biovolt did to him. Tala's almost fully recovered."

"What about you?"

"I'll testify. They just better convict the bastard."

Mr Dickenson nodded, then narrowed his eyes. "But have you recovered from what they did to you?"

Kai opened his mouth to answer, then shot a quick look at his teammates before returning it to the man. "I'll get over it."

Mr Dickenson watched him for a moment before glancing at his watch, standing. "Well boys, I must be leaving. My plane leaves in just over half-an-hour and I cannot afford to miss it. A car will take you to the hotel, and remember: relax."

Like Honesty II, there are references to the court case here. However, I do not intend to write the court case itself. That's all up to you. Oh, and what is the likelyhood that Kai will relax?