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Author: No no no, I really do. I know its been so long since I updated this but.. Points to previous chapter I DID give a warning that updating would be slow… even I didn't realise THIS slow. Please, you gotta give me a chance!

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Author: Ok, here we go….

Slowly the young man stood and got out of the car, he looked up at the large building that was the hospital, just off Moscow Square. In his hand he held a briefcase, containing the only thing he felt he could do to redeem himself. He started forward.

"Kai! Is that you! I can't believe this!"

The sudden voice startled him, but he was careful not to show it. He turned, and his face registered only shock when he saw who it was. Possibly the last person he wanted to see right now.

Tala stood there. The tall red head had not changed much, tall, and muscular, his dazzling blue eyes still steely and hard.

"Tala," Kai said, it was the first time he had spoken to him in years, the first time he had seen him. "What are you doing here?" He asked as the two of them walked towards the hospital.

"I have diabetes, I was only diagnosed three years ago, I couldn't believe it, so I come here to get my shots of Insulin." He said, "How about you Kai?"

"I- I'm just here in business." He muttered.

Tala smirked. "Ever mysterious Kai. So are you at the Biovault Abbey now? I guess you're the man in charge."

Kai nodded. They talked small talk about bitbeasts, and the current research on blades until they reached the marble topped reception.

Kai placed the briefcase before the receptionist, not saying a word.

"My name is Tala Valkov, I'm here to pick up my.."

"Mr. Valkov!" The young nurse said, she beamed and stood up, shaking his hand fiercely. "Sir, I would just like to be the first to say Thank you!"

Kai silently turned to leave.

"What, do you think You are doing here?" Said another voice. Kai stopped, Dane stood in the doorway before him, blocking his exit.

The man was still huge, tall and very strong. He scowled at Kai, recognising the boy who had mercilessly left his blind sister in the mines. A little way behind Dane stood a pretty looking brunette woman, a small child, not much more than 13 months on her hip.

"I asked you a question!" he snarled.

"Your family I assume?" Kai asked, nodding in the direction of the mother and daughter.

"That's nothing to do with you." Dane said.

"And its nothing to do with you, what the President of Biovault is doing here. So I suggest you move aside, or you'll be in jail until your daughters wedding day!" he hissed, and pushed past.

When Kai stepped outside, he paused, and breathed deeply. He offered up a silent prayer of thanks to whatever deity had kept Hael from turning up too. Tala was no doubt confused, but it didn't matter, he had repaid his debt, even if she never knew it was him who gave in the money, not Tala.
It was a few days later, Kai had been watching the news like a hawk to find any mention of his donation, or the upcoming operation. Finally something was mentioned.

"The Kinyonova Fund has reached their donation mark faster than they could ever have wished for, after a stunning donation from a man who wishes to remain anonymous." That made Kai frown, he had said nothing about keeping the name quiet…. Surely Tala couldn't be…. "Hael has expressed her delight and excitement at the mere thought of being able to see again, she says that for all her life she has only been able to guess at the true colours of the world, and that with her vision returned, she will be able to see them for what they truly are. The operation will be a very long and difficult process for Miss. Kinyonova, as she will be under the affects of anaesthetic for at least 14 hours. The Surgeons are sure that they have the correct technique but Hael is aware that there is much that could go wrong with this first-time try, but she has told us that there is so much that she could gain, but nothing for her to loose. The operation will need to be carried out in a different hospital to the one which Miss. Kinyonova is currently occupying, as the operation theatre is not substantial enough. The authorities are currently reviewing all possible venues"

Kai thought carefully about that last sentence. His laboratories were the most advanced in the world. The surgeons could carry out the procedure here quite easily. But for him it was not just a matter of offering his facilities to the hospital, it was a matter of having her in this very building. He closed his eyes, and lost himself in these confusing thoughts and emotions that had not surfaced since the day she walked away.

Suddenly the telephone rang. He was jolted from his reverie and picked it up.

"What!" He snapped, angry at being disturbed.

"Mr. Hiwitari, there is a woman here who wishes to speak with you, she says her name is Mrs. Kinyonova…. Does that mean anything to you sir?" His head of security asked.

Kai paused…. Her mother was here? Why?

"Show her in." He murmured and dropped the phone back on its hook, he walked to his desk and slid into his chair, reviewing over some financial forms as he waited.

It wasn't long before the woman was shown it. She looked the same as Kai remembered her, her hair tied roughly away from her face a red bandana around her brow, keeping strands from her face. She wore old jeans and a shirt that was too big for her, her forearms exposed by the rolled-up sleeves, always ready for work.

She eyed him up, this handsome boy who had 'dated' hr daughter had now become a stunningly gorgeous young man. The doors were closed behind her.

"Take a seat Mrs. Kinyonova." Kai said quietly, lowering his eyes back to his work, which he slid into a file.

She silently sat down, making not attempt to disguise the look of hate on her face. She had told herself that she was not going to act this way, she was here to beg a favour of him, not to give him a piece of her mind. She had had such high hopes that Hael and this boy would be together, and that her daughter would be happy. But, of course, her hopes, and her child's heart had been crushed the moment the rocks had caved in upon her.

She cleared her throat, determined to be professional. She forced a tight smile onto her care worn face.

"Mr. Hiwitari, you probably have no recollection of me but,"

"I remember who you are." He said, closing his eyes and rubbing his eye lids. Why was she here? Did she not realise how hard it was to think of Hael within the same country as him? Coming face to face with her mother was incredibly hard.

She pursed her lips, she did not want to be interrupted, she didn't want to be given too many chances to fly off the handle, because she just might take them.

"Well then Mr. Hiwitari, I wish to rent your laboratories from you for a while. You see I represent the doctors and surgeons down at the hospital who wish to carry out an incredibly difficult and complex operation. Their facilities lack what is needed for the procedure, whereas yours are vastly advanced. You will be paid handsomely, and none of your staff will be needed." She said, hoping for an answer quickly so that she could leave.

Kai's heart was pounding. Hael's mother wanted to do the operation here! How could he say no? After what he had done…..

:Master, I thought you said you had repaid your debt…:

"Shut up…" Kai muttered.

"Excuse me?" Asked the woman, shocked. He blinked and glanced up at her.

"I'm sorry," he coughed, "might I know what this procedure is?"

Although she bristled, she contained herself.

"A long and complex operation which in theory will result in being able to give vision to the blind. I'm sure you can guess who the patient is." She barely hissed.

Kai lowered his eyes again.

"Very well."

The woman blinked, honestly surprised, but she could not stop the smile of relief, however she was able to wipe it from her face quickly.

"Thank you Mr. Hiwitari, your payment will be…"

"Nothing." He said standing.

"What?" She asked.

"You will be paying me no money, I do not need bribing to keep away from her, she won't even know I am here. Now leave, my best laboratory and theatre will be ready by the end of the week." He said, opening the door for her.

Slowly she stood, as she passed him she paused and opened her mouth to say something.

"….. Thank you… Kai." She murmured, and then whisked past.

She had no intention of telling her daughter who the proprietor of the lab was, she did not want Hael to even suspect. She was reluctant about having the operation on the property of the man who had almost killed her, but despite this her heart was light.

Kai sight and fell onto his bed. So it was done, not only had he funded this operation, but, it would be held under his own roof. His mind briefly settled with confusion on the subject of Tala wanting to remain anonymous….. but before he could give it any thought, he fell into a slumber.

WR: Hah, alright guys, I know I am a total stranger to you, but I am only a few weeks away from the start of my GCSE's BIG exams….. I wont be able to update for a while, and I know that is appalling seeing as this update has taken about half a year to get through to you. Anyway, sorry again about the wait. ducks vegetables