SR: A little later then promised but none the less I present to you, the next chapter. Also, since my most critical reviewer or them all sent me a review with some harsh words on my spelling and overall grammar I have been editing all previous chapters and will be uploading them shortly. However, don't expect my punctuation to be perfect! I tend to leave out commas when they shouldn't be left out. Even when I reread my story I won't catch where I should add a comma. You'll have to bear with me on that factor and I promise I will be extra careful when using commas. Now before I end this mile long commentary I want to tell you that in my next chapter I will be answering reviews so if you have any questions please include them with your review (Which, of course you will be sending ^^.)

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Sibling Rivalry and Basket Weaving ~

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~ Kai drummed his fingers impatiently on the wooden diner table. His parents were taking their supper alone in their quarters tonight and that left Kano, the eldest of the three siblings, in charge of most everything concerning diner. Normally Kai would not have paid this great heed for diner was usually carried on in the same manner it always was. Come, sit, eat and leave. However, it was obvious that Kano was in a controlling mood that night because when Kai had risen to leave after eating his brother ordered him to sit back down.

"Why the hell should I? I'm done eating." Kai snapped while shoving his chair back in.

"You don't have much choice if I tell you to. I'm eldest and you'll do as I say when father and mother are not around to keep you in line." Kano stated in a soft tone. Most would have taken Kanos' tone to be one of reason and patience but both others present at the table knew that tone very well. Kano was challenging Kai to leave. Daring him to be defiant.

Kai however was not an idiot and knew that if he didn't sit back down with all haste then Kano would be telling their father of Kai's disobedience. He angrily wrenched his chair back out and sat down on it, all the while glaring at Kano.

"Care to tell me what you mean by keeping my in line, brother dearest?" Hell, if Kai couldn't openly defy his brother then he could certainly challenge him indirectly.

"I'd be more then happy to Kai, seeing as you're obviously to ignorant to figure it out yourself. First, you're running around the castle at all hours of the night and causing enough noise to raise the devil. Second, you go and get Captain Tala to dismiss himself, brilliant move on your part. Third and probably worst of all, you've been having a blasted war with your slave and just to add the cherry on top of the dessert, your losing!" Kano roared the last sentence causing Kyle to jump slightly and Kai to blink in shock.

"Let me counter every one of your accusations, Kano. I was running around the castle because I had a thief to catch and excuse me but being silent was not a priority. What Tala did was of his own doing and not of mine and what goes on between the slave and myself is little of your concern. Did you understand all that Kano or do I need to repeat it for your dense self?" The minute it was out of his mouth Kai regretted the insult. Despite how much he may hate it, Kano was his superior if only because he was older. Kai was fully aware of what his brother could do and get away with when it came to reprimanding him on disobedience. All aspects looked at; Kano could probably beat him within an inch of his life without so much as a sharp lecture from their father.

Kyle's eyes flickered from one brother to the other. Kai had gone and acted in anger again and he knew it. Kano would not appreciate the jibe on his intelligence. 'Oh dear lord Kano just let it go. For once just let it go.' Kyle repeated these words in his mind over and over again. He and Kai were not the best of friends but they both had suffered the force behind Kano's hand.

Kyle's worst fears were confirmed within a minute that they appeared. Kano stood up so fast that his chair fell behind him clattering loudly.

"You'll regret that smart ass remark Kai." With that simple statement Kano bounded the few steps to Kai and yanked him forcefully off his chair. Shaking him roughly by his tunic-like shirt Kano hissed a quick question to Kai. "Would you like a window bed when you're in the infirmary?"

That was all it took. Jerking violently Kai managed to get Kano's death grip on his shirt loose. He ducked quickly avoiding a punch sent his way and took off for the door. After shooting through the afore-mentioned door and clattering up and down various hallways for a moment Kai finally stopped to think. Where was he going to go? Kano was hard on his heels and would be here shortly. His room! He could barricade himself in his room until Kano decided it wasn't worth the effort and decided to leave him alone. Taking a quick look around to gain his bearings, Kai took off towards his room and not a moment to soon for there was Kano skidding around the corner after him.

Head pounding and heart pounding faster Kai hurtled towards his room. Turn down this hallway, up those stairs, through here. Why was it taking so long? Kano was playing the magician and causing the gap between them to disappear. Ah, there it was. Had the door not been so thick Kai perhaps would have tried to go right through it but as it was the door would merely gain a possible dent it Kai made any such attempt. That in mind the young prince turned the handle of his door, threw it open, ran to the other side of it and proceeded in slamming it shut all over again just in time to hear his brother crash headlong into it.

Wild and colorful words exploded from the other side of the door causing Kai to lift his eyebrows in shock. Were there really that many curses in existence? Not stopping to think the answer to his question Kai slammed the long wooden beam across his door in form of locking it.

Breathing a quick sigh of relief Kai plopped himself down on his bed and finally took notice of a very confused and slightly scared looking Ray. He was alternating his gaze from the door to Kai.

"Who's on the other side of that door?" Ray choked out.

"That would be my oldest brother Kano, only time you've met him is on the night of your capture." Kai would have continued had it not been for the sound of splintering wood coming from the door area. Kai shut his eyes and debated whether he should look at the door or not. He didn't need to look at it though, for when he opened his eyes the look on Ray's face told him everything. Kano was coming through that door barricade or not!

Swiveling his head towards the door at the sound of yet another splintering sound Kai saw his wooden lock being turned into kindling wood. This time a loud thud was also audible as the door pushed inwards against its wooden restraint. Another blow to the door, another, another and there it was! The wooden beam broke in two and one piece flew off to land neatly in a chair. The door flew inward and swung on its hinges to crash forcefully into the wall. Kai's cold eyes widened slightly at the sight of a furious Kano. The bleeding on his shoulder could probably be traced to his assault on the door.

He lunged for Kai and managed to strike him twice with his fist before the younger of the two ducked out of the way. Swearing loudly Kano grabbed the front of Kai's shirt and pinned him roughly up against the wall. Despite all this Kai's eyes remained cold and impassive. Kano could scare the hell out of him but he was through showing it. Kano punched him in the stomach once, twice, three times. He then worked his way up slightly and began pounding into Kai's chest with his free hand.

"Damn you! Don't you ever scream?" Kano yelled as he struck Kai just below the neck. This caused a sharp gasp from Kai but still no scream. Silently Kai vowed to himself not to scream or cry out. He wouldn't give Kano that satisfaction. Damn it, he wouldn't! "Fine." Kano stated dryly. "Play your tough, we'll see how long you last." Moving still further up Kano began striking Kai over and over again all over his face.

"You can end this Kai. Just apologize." Kano snickered and continued his beating until Kai let out a pained cry. Kano smirked and resumed slugging Kai. Now, every time he was struck Kai would cry out. Soon after Kai managed a feeble apology.

"I'm sorry." He muttered through semi-consciousness. Little spots were swimming in front of his eyes and they were making him dizzy. Kano's smirk grew even wider as he dropped his younger sibling into a heap on the floor. He made for the severely battered door and then stopped and came back over to Kai.

"By the way, this one is for shutting that door in my face." Kano lifted his foot and got ready to bring the heel smashing into Kai's back before he fell out cold next to his brother.

A very shook Ray stood over the oldest prince with a very VERY large book in his hands. The thing must have weighed near a ton. Ray looked up in time to see a slightly hesitant Kyle scuttle up to the doorway and peer inside with wide eyes at the unconscious forms of his two brothers.

"What the hell happened here." He demanded of Ray with a note of anger clearly visible. Ray looked down at the title of the book, 'The Art of Basket Weaving' a grin passed over the neko-jinn's features as he replied to Kyle.

"Shall I say that Basket Weaving can be a very dangerous weapon?" ~

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~ SR: Well? What did you think? All reviews are wanted and appreciated. Now, for my chapterly threat on what will happen if you don't review x.x If you don't review then I will send Ray down to your house with that book on Basket Weaving.