Author's note: Well, here we are at chapter 17, and I've decided to update finally for you poor readers. Really thank god exams are almost over. I am so glad for that, there's only one left, and that means more chapters more often! Bet you peeps are happy about thattt. Reviewers, I love you all, so please keep up with the commenting, and I'll keep up with the typing. Hope you enjoy this next chapter.

Chapter 17----------------------------- Calm night, I think not.

Sebastien drove at speeds high above the limit, but he didn't seem to care. He had to get them away from Voltaire's mansion as quickly as possible. After picking up his confused siblings, along with Riona's he had to rush out in fear that there would be people following them.

" Yeah so can someone explain to me what's going on?" Little Matt looked at each individual waiting for a well-deserved answer.

Tifa sat with her arms crossed over her chest. She rolled her eyes, expecting that she was the one that had to explain to them what happened. Leaning her head against the seat she tilted towards the side so that she could speak to her brother. " To make a long story short, we got into a fight with Voltaire, who is with our parents obviously…that's why we had a bunch of those soldiers after us, that's why were running away now. Don't ask me where because you'd have to ask Sebastien that." She was glad she wasn't sitting next to Rei, he would have probably asked her about what Enni had said. Which wasn't too hard to cover up…it was if something else slipped up. Unfortunately Riona and Rikku weren't as fortunate, they were sitting right in front of their boyfriends.

The blond girl slowly got to her feet; the bus was similar to the plane that they had flown to Russia. She wanted to steer herself away from looking at the two Russian brothers, who seemed more edgy after the incident at dinner. Walking unsteadily to the bathroom, she thought she was going to hurl, the events were making her sick, and she had a bad feeling about that days to come.

" Hey Ri, you look like your turning green."

Relieved that it was Rikku behind her, she thought it was safe to turn around without being noticed by Kai. " Rikku, what if they stay mad, what if they force us to…"

" Your panicking Ri, calm the hell down! They probably forgot. I mean we just got attacked, and we just saw people that we didn't want to see. Watch they wont say anything." Even though the words were coming from her own mouth Rikku didn't feel reassured.

The bus slowly came to a stop in front of a large building that looked like a very high hotel. Looking outside through the window Tifa saw a little man in a thick animal pelt run out to greet her brother Sebastien. The little man bowed, and she heard Mel comment on him being a Russian midget. Tifa couldn't help but be curious and ask Patty where they were. If their parents were the owners of one of the biggest companies in the world, then obviously any hotels that were that beautiful would somehow be under their watch.

" Wow shit, is this that hotel that mom and dad said had like 110 floors and that the top 40 ones belong to us as apartments?" Big Matt flattened his nose against the chilled glass, trying to see the top of the enormous building.

Patty gave her radiant smile that could warm a room even in the frosty weather Russia had to offer," This would be it. Pretty isn't it? Too bad were only staying here for two day, but we have to keep moving or else they'll catch a trace of where we are. So everyone off, don't worry about your stuff they have people to bring that up."

Snow dripped off the shoes of the large group who wet the marble lobby in a matter of minutes. Sebastien strode to the front desk catching the woman completely off guard. She seemed to be at a loss of words looking up at him.

" It is such an honour to have the family staying her," Her authentic accent made Patty laugh, because she saw that the woman was clearly blushing a deep shade of crimson. Turning to her boyfriend's younger sister she smirked.

" Better be careful Pats, she might rape my brother in a corner."

" Tifa that's terrible, look he's heading towards the elevator alone the receptionist didn't do anything."

" Yet," Tifa smirked, " Patty I think you should go with my brother make sure no more Russian broads go after him."

With a certain look Patty walked towards the blond that looked back over at them. " TIFA get your head out of the clouds, stay at the front desk and get the keys for all our rooms. I'll tell you who's staying with who, and don't except you sleeping in the room with your boy toy."

Tifa looked over at her two friends with a sigh, " What are you two doing?"

Rikku felt something in her stomach grumble, she guessed she was hungry for once in her life. That was something that came rarely, but considering she hadn't eaten anything since she had gotten to Russia it would be a smart move to go ahead and eat something. " I'm kinda hungry."

Riona let a chuckle escape her, " Your actually hungry Rikku?"

Tidus's voice made all three girls jump. None of the boys had spoken throughout the whole bus ride. " Rikku I'll come with you."

Her voice still caught in her throat she croaked out a noise of acceptance. She started to walk towards the restaurant area, Tidus beside her. Rikku looked over her shoulder, swallowing hard she turned back to the front wondering why he would invite himself.

The sound of the elevators caught their attention, Riona looked over to see that her brothers were waving for her to join them. She heard one of them say to wait upstairs with them because she was good at finding rooms. " Alright Tifa well they seem to need me upstairs. I'll take care of your younger siblings, you get the keys I'm pretty sure there's a sleeping area for them while we wait for the hotel to get organized." With a sombre smile, she started to walk. Every step she took was echoed behind her. She knew exactly who was following her. She hated it when he was so quiet, why couldn't he just say something.

Of course he wouldn't go up alone, he would stay right there waiting with her. Tifa just wondered who would be the first one to talk. The familiar sound of her cell phone ringing woke her up, the night was certainly full of events and her not being bale to go straight to bed was making Tifa grumpy. Along with the familiar ring tone she hear the familiar voice of her brother. " Press conference? IT'S NOT MY FAULT THAT THE LADY IS TAKING FOR EVER!" She yelled back to her brother who was complaining about her taking so much time and how they apparently had to wake up at the crack of dawn for a world championship press conference.

Rei watched with a comfortable smirk, as he leaned his back against the relatively tall desk. She was always so full of energy, and was never shy to speak her mind. Really her having ties with the BBA wasn't a reason to get so angry, it was the fact that she didn't tell him and had to find out the way he did that triggered his unhappy side.

Shoving the phone back into her coat she waited for the receptionist to organize the keys, which was taking a very long time. Tonight was not the night that she wanted to be spending in a hotel lobby, she wanted to be sleeping in a room on a bed. " Um by the way it's been about half an hour, does it really take that long to get freaking keys." Keeping her voice in check, that still didn't camouflage the annoyance that was aching to snap her last bits of patience.

Her amber eyed boyfriend let out a chuckle, his expression and body language relaxed and clearly he was amused by her lack of patience.

" What the hell is so funny Rei?" Tifa sneered through gritted teeth. First he was angry now he was in a good mood, when she wasn't. Seeing the receptionist walk back with an alarmed look on her face she snapped at her, " Alright then where are my keys?"

" One's missing."

Tifa leaned back letting a slow breath push through her lips, as she was trying extremely hard not to start yelling, not that it worked," HOW COULD YOU LOSE MY FAMILIES KEYS, GET THEM RIGHT NOW!"

The minute the girl's outburst ended the woman ran to the back, key sprawling to the ground and the woman rummaging through them trying to find the number of the missing set.

Rei grabbed her and brought her in for a gentle kiss," Would you calm down you'll wake up every floor," he chuckled.

Tifa looked up at him clearly resenting what he had just done, " What are you in a good mood about all of a sudden. You were pretty fucking pissed off before."

" Tifa, such a potty mouth you have. Annnd I'm not pissed anymore. I shouldn't have gotten angry in the first place."

" I HAVE THEM!" The receptionist threw the keys onto the desk breathing heavily in fear of losing her job.

Before Tifa could say anything Rei grabbed the Key dropping them into his coat pocket winked at the woman and guided Tifa towards the elevator. The doors opened and closed a moment after they got in, he held Tifa against the wall her back against his chest. " It seems that you're the one who's angry now, and needs to loosen up." His nose ran up her neck his lips touching every other spot.

Tifa let out a sigh, " Well it's been a rough night." She closed her eyes feeling his hand come up under her coat rubbing up her exposed back.

" Mm your tense, We have quite a few floors to go up before we reach the 110th, I think we have some time to rid you of some of that tenseness." ( no it's not elevator sex) Rei turned her around and pinned her hands over her head, he brought his lips down onto hers, " Its been awhile since we made out."

Rikku munched on her food without making eye contact with the hazel eyed male sitting in front of her. His continuous staring was making the food have a hard time traveling down her oesophagus. Finally her eyes met with his as she put the fork back down slowly. " Is there a reason why you came with me?"

He raised an eyebrow at her rudeness, leaning back on the chair so that his knee was propped up against the table. " Well, I thought you might like some company after what happened, but I guess all it's doing is making you grumpy."

Really she couldn't believe what she was hearing. She was the one suddenly being grumpy? Wasn't he the one that pulled a fit because she was involved with the BBA, and really he didn't know the whole truth about it. Rikku didn't want to see his reaction to…she looked up at him. " Listen I think we've all been under a lot of stress. So we've been a little snappy at each other, and I apologize."

This was something new. No yelling or screaming. Tidus let his leg drop, leaning forward he gazed at his girlfriend. " Mm, Let's go upstairs. I'm sure they have the room keys. I think we all need some sleep."

Rikku couldn't help but smile; his grin couldn't help but get her out of the angered mood she had been in lately. Actually she had probably been in a bad mood for too long. Closing her eyes she got to her feet accepting the warmth his arm gave to her as he gently slipped it around her shoulders. She couldn't help but feel cold inside, a frost-bite, from the icy air that was chilling the restaurant windows with a thin layer of ice.

" Where the hell are those two, they're probably in the elevator having elevator sex. It's not fair that Seb got to go into his room already! They're sleeping or having fun while we're stuck in a hallway with…a comfy looking couch and a refrigerator. Why didn't anyone inform me about this?" Casey spoke all in one breath. Actually he spoke more then usual all in one sentence.

His blond sister sat on the carpeted floor, her back against the wall and her knees slightly parted as her arms sat loosely on her thighs. " Why wont you shut up?" She continued to stare blankly at the wall, still in her long dress, which she wanted to get out of, and wanted to sleep so she would at least not have to see any of them for a few hours.

Bradley who hadn't spoken much at all through the whole journey looked down at his sister with a silly grin, " I think she needs a hug," but the look that she was giving him through her golden bangs made him take a step back. She was turning into quite the moody one.

Kai stood leaning against the wall, his eyelids shut. He was simply listening to the conversation that was happening between an angry Riona and her immature siblings. To think, he was the one that was in a touchy mood before. Something was bothering them though. He was good at reading people considering he spent most of his time in the past watching people. Thinking but not speaking, and when he did it was always a spiteful comment.

The bell signalling the arrival of the elevator caught the attention of the squabbling teens. Hoping for Tifa and Rei, they got Rikku and Tidus. Tidus removed his arm from around Rikku and looked at them with a disappointed air," You guys seem so sad to see us."

Rikku remained quiet, she half expected Kai to insult his brother, but it never came. That little conversation with their grandfather must have brought them closer. Which was nice, hopefully he stopped insulting her. She couldn't count on that though. That probably was one of Kai's favourite pastimes. For tonight though she would keep her lip buttoned.

Once again the elevator bell rang, this time carrying the two individuals that the anxious group was waiting for. Rei walked out casually, suit still perfectly ironed, shirt unruffled, and tie centered. He saw that the awaiting group was looking at him accusingly. " Why are all of you looking at me like that. We have the keys."

Little Matt inspected his younger sister as she walked out carefully making sure that her dress didn't get caught in the closing doors. " What took you guys so long?" he continued to glare at her accusingly.

Tifa suspected what he was thinking. To a certain extent he was partially right. Not that she was going to share. The story about the receptionist would be sufficient." The lady at the lobby lost some of the keys, had to find them all. Why don't you ask Seb. He'll tell you what happened, because I was on the phone with him when it happened."

Big Matt waved her off, " He had a key to his room, and went in without even caring about us. By the way they also dumped our little siblings on us. We have to put them to bed." He ended with a sigh, taking a seat on one of the decorative tables.

Placing a stray strand of her two toned hair, Tifa expertly threw a set of keys to her brother. " Well here they are, you all seem tired. I'll take care of Mike, Mark and Tina."

Ryan woke up getting a full taste of metal in his mouth. His hand swatted the object away. " Huh? Are these our room keys?"

" No they're just a figment of your imagination. Your actually still dreaming." Little Matt spoke in a dreamlike tone waving the keys in front of his blond brother's face before dropping them into his eye.

" Ugh! Why can't you all just go to sleep," Riona blurted out getting to her feet. She was fet up of all the talking. That was after all how all the arguing started. With talking, now the keys were there and all she wanted to do was go to bed. A hand touched her shoulder; the grip was firm and she knew who it was. It was that easy now, she could tell by the way Kai touched her who it was( alright people lets not go into that gutter now.)

" I think we need to talk about what's bothering you."

Her fists clenched, she didn't want to talk she wanted to sleep. She was glad that Tifa and Rikku were the ones she was sharing a room with because they unlike everyone else would respect her wishes of being left alone. " I don't want to talk…I just want to go to bed." She guessed that he thought it was his fault that she was angry. On the contrary she was surprised about how angry he wasn't. Damn those guys and their mood swings.

" If you think I'm angry with you…I'm not."

'Well wasn't that swell', Riona thought beckoning Tifa for the keys. Rikku seemed to catch her drift that she wanted to go to the room, and would like someone other then Kai to go with her. " Glad to hear it. Just for the record I'm not angry at you. I just want to get some rest."

Without another word Riona walked towards her room, Rikku right beside her starting to whisper something as soon as she caught up to her.

Tifa looked over at Kai, " Don't let it bug you. She gets that way when she's under a lot of stress. It wasn't that easy for her or any of you to see Voltaire tonight. She'll talk to you tomorrow. I'm pretty sure of it. Now would be a good time to go to sleep. It's late, and we have a press conference to attend."

Rei raised an eyebrow," What?"

" My brother told me that tomorrow there would be a press conference stating when and where we start the world championships. That's all I know. So we should really get my brothers and sister to sleep." She said stifling a yawn, as she walked towards the lounge area of the floor.

Waving everyone off Rei followed Tifa, to where the younger children slept. She also had an amazing way with not waking her younger sister up. Lifting up the two twins one with each arm he gave a slight nod.

" Their room is right next to mine, yours is right on the other side of theirs." Tifa whispered starting to walk, but stopped when she heard Tina mumble something.

" Tifwa,is wike my mommy, don't twake her away fwom me!" Her high pitched cry woke up the twins.

Tifa shushed the girl soothingly, she noticed Rei had put down the now awakened Mike and Mark. " Sorry about that boys."

Mike and Mark shrugged, and started to speak one after the other. " She's been having bad dreams about you being taken away."

Mark nodded," Ever since we got on the plane."

Tifa shook her head, " That wont happen, I promise. I'll always be there to take care of you."

Rei crossed his arms, " And don't forget that I'm her knight in shining armour. I'll protect her, and you guys from anything bad."

Tina's eyes opened slowly, she had kept them shut since she had cried out. Hoping that it was still her big sister that was holding her." Tifwa?"

Running her hand through the young girls hair, Tifa smiled. " It's me. But now you have to promise me that your going to go back to bed."

Tina clutched onto her sister, " Stway wit me!"

Mike and Mark held onto Rei's hands," Yeah you too!"

All the two teens could do was sigh, and accept, after all they were too cute to deny.

" Alright Ri, what's your deal?" Rikku asked walking out of the bathroom in clothing that was much more to her liking, and wasn't a dress.

Blue eyes looked up at the ceiling, she didn't know exactly what was bugging her. She was acting strange since they had gotten to Russia. She thought it was only because of Voltaire, but after seeing Kai's reaction to finding out about their ties with the BBA from Enrique, she was scared to think of what they would think if…" Rikku what if….ugh I'm so confused. Are we really on the right side?"

The red head looked at Riona with a confused expression," Right side? What are you talking about. Our parents are evil!"

Riona looked at her with pained eyes, " Yes but don't we work for…nevermind. It's stupid. I think we should just got to sleep."

Rikku nodded walking to the light switch. She flicked the switch, her own insides twisting. She was worried about the exact same thing.

Author's note: SO are you confused yet? LOL Wellll do not worry another chapter will be up shortly. There wasn't much action, butt much talking and stuff. What is all this gibberish they are speaking of? I guess you'll just have to find out! REVIEW PLEASE I LOVE YOU GUYYYYYSSS! NEXT CHAPTER: THE PRESS CONFERENCE, AND MUCH F$( UP SHIT.

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