Kai leaned back into the chair of the private jet, which was taking him to Japan, via China to pick up Ray. He looked out the window to see the snows of Russia lessen.He sighed and looked back into the cabin. Moon Child lay next to him, snoozing peacefully.

Tala was right; Moon Child did remind the grey haired Russian of the red head…in a scary way. He didn't know why. He guessed it was because of the following: Tala was mischievous and so was Moony, Tala was peaceful most of the time and so was Moony, both were sarcastic, both were serious at times…and both loved a certain red-eyed person.

He thought of how the team reacted when Tala informed them he was leaving…

Flashback

"Kai's leaving." Tala said simply.

"YAHOO!"

BANG! THUMP!

"Ow. Tal, that hurt." Ian whined.

End Flashback

Kai smirked. He was planning to pummel Ian the next time he saw the shrimp.

Gods, this flight is taking too long; I don't do bored. He glanced at the glowing clock attached to the roof of the cabin. 11. We should touch down in China about 12, so I could take a little nap…

Kai's dream (It's really a flashback, but it's a dream)

It was night. The moon shone through the window in Kai and Tala's room, which illuminated a certain red head, staring out. Kai was due to head out to Japan the next day.

Said Russian walked in and stopped upon seeing the sad figure.

"Tala…you ok?" He asked.

Tala looked at Kai. "Kinda… I don't want you to leave, but your team needs you."

"Yeah. Same." He walked up to the window and stood in front of Tala. "But after the tournament, we'll be back together again. Maybe even during the tournament, if you're up for sneaking around."

A smirk grew on Tala's face, as Kai leaned forward and placed his lips on Tala's. His eyes fluttered closed as he indulged in the kiss. Kai's hands wandered his body, while Tala's hands were gripping the front of Kai's shirt. A squeeze of Tala's backside made the red head gasp in surprise, making Kai smirk…

His eyes opened slowly as the plane jolted. He looked out the window to see tarmac and a large building.

China. Kai thought. Damn. I was having a good dream for once.

A small yawn sounded next to him and he glanced down to see a sleepy Moon Child staring up at him with confused eyes. He stroked her back.

A few minutes later they stopped and stairs were attached to the main door.

"Welcome Mr Kon. I hope you have a pleasant flight." He heard the airhostess say.

"Thank you." Came the polite reply. "Hey Kai."

Kai looked up to see the Chinese neko-jin walking towards him, a smile plastered on his face. Kai nodded back as Ray sat down opposite him (A/N- private plane. Imagine the seats that face each other on trains, but minus the table). Ray glanced at the wolf.

"Er…Kai…what's with the wolf?" He asked nervously.

Kai cracked open an eye. Neko-jin…cats hate dogs… heh heh.

"Don't worry. She won't hurt you." He said.

Moon Child looked at Ray, blinking innocently. She hopped over and sat next to him, still blinking innocently at him. He stretched out a gloved hand, letting her sniff his fingers. She decided he was friendly, so she leapt into his lap and nuzzled the under side of his chin.

He laughed and stroked her, his nervousness thrown in the trash.

"She yours, Kai?" He asked.

"Technically yes… She belongs to Tala." Kai replied, sitting in his usual pose.

"Oh. What's her name?"

"Moon Child. But Moony is fine."

"Heh. Well, heya Moony!" Ray exclaimed, scratching Moon Child under the chin. "But you do realise that everyone will be scared out of their minds when they see her."

Kai smirked. "1) That was the plan, and 2) Tyson can't be scared out of his mind, since he doesn't have one."

Ray laughed again, and Kai smiled inwardly. Ray always found a way to make everyone smile, even him. But Tala was best at making him smile…

"Er…Kai? Ray? I hate to panic, but there's a wolf behind you."

"We know, Tyson." Ray said.

They had just arrived at Tyson's dojo. Hilary, Kenny, Max and Tyson had been waiting for them.

"Explanation please?" Tyson asked, looking at Moon Child as if she were about to pounce.

"There's nothing to explain. She came with me. Big deal." Kai said, taking his usual spot against the tree. Moon Child was still staring at Tyson. "Oh, and you better watch out. She's trouble."

"How much?" Hilary asked.

"Tala trouble."