Can any of you ever forgive me? I know it's been a while but I just couldn't think of how to put my idea into words and even now it's not that good but I'll fix it later now I'm off to work on chapter six.

Warnings: YAOI I have no idea how you got this far but yeah this is Yaoi, if you don't like then buzz off.

Disclaimer: Now if I owned it Kai and Rei would have made out in the first epsiode they appeared together.

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Chapter 5 Negotiations

Rei rolled his eyes since he had his back turned to the one who spoke. "Keshi run along now" he said sweetly to te boy. Keshi nodded an bowed and quickly ran off in the direction of the kitchens. Rei put on a smile and turned around. "Welcome to China Mr..." Rei trailed off not recognizing who it was. "My prince this is Mr. Boris Balcov; my grandfather's adviser" Kai stepped in quickly.

"Ah well welcome Mr. Balcov will you be staying here Mr. Balcov?" Rei asked politely although he could already tell he wasn't going to like this man. "No I must decline, I was only sent to inform Lord Voltaire's grandson something" he explained his cold eyes roaming over Rei as if he was just a slave. Rei's eyes almost turned to slits at being observed in such a way but held back and smiled again. "Well Xin please show our guests to the meeting room where they will be able to discuss whatever it is they need to" Rei ordered looking at Xin, his goldeneyes glinting with a different light. "Yes Master Rei" he said bowing but stopped with there was scuffle.

"Get this beast away from me!" Boris yelled as he scuffled away from the white tiger that was sniffing him. Rei couldn't help the smile that came to his lips. He let Drigger continue a little before Boris pulled a sword. "Drigger!" he yelled in distress watching the blade almost hit him. He sighed when Drigger jumped back just before the blade could slice shoulder. Drigger crouched and growled menacingly at Boris.

Kai and Tala and Bryan all ran over to stand in front of Boris blocking him from Drigger. Although they hated the purple haired man's guts it wouldn't be good for the man to die and then have Voltaire all over them because his adviser died. Rei walked towards Drigger and petted him before he could pounce on all four of the Russians. "Drigger go outside and cool yourself off. You know better than that" Rei scolded the tiger who just looked back at Rei with pleading eyes. "Don't give me that go outside or go back to my room" Rei scowled Drigger purred and turned to head to Rei's room.

Although he wasn't the least bit sorry for Boris he still felt like he had to apologize. "I'm so sorry Mr. Balcov I had no idea he would attack" he said putting a facade of concern on. "It's quite alright but the tiger needs to be tamed. Blasted thing could hurt someone" Boris cursed as he stood "We'll make sure that never happens again Mr. Balcov, now Xin please show them to the meeting so they can discuss whatever they need to discuss" Rei said turning to Xin who nodded and bowed "Yes Master Rei...Come follow me" he said turning to the four Russians.

Xin led the four away into the meeting room they had gone to the night before. Kai and the other two sat down as Boris stood in front of them with a huge scowl. "Now what have you found out?" he asked "Just one thing" Kai answered not looking at him. "And what is that?" "That he's a neko-jin" Tala answered crossing his arms and legs. "That is all!" Boris yelled going red in the face with anger. "Yes that's all" Kai said with a finality to the conversation as he stood. "What did you do all last night that you couldn't find out more!" he asked outraged as he stood looking Kai straight in the eyes. Kai's crimson orbs betrayed no emotion or sign remaining emotionless as he was taught "We fucked" he answered with no feeling.

Boris growled and landed a punch on the right side of Kai's face "You are a disgrace Kai" he said landing another punch on the left side. Kai didn't even flinch at the contact. "I hope you have more information by this afternoon when Lord Voltaire comes" he growled glaring at Tala and Bryan. "We will" Tala said standing along with Bryan. "You better or there will be hell to be paid" Boris slapping Tala and Bryan both "That is for your failure" he added and then punched Kai in the stomach and walked off. Leaving Kai crouched on the ground regaining his breath.

"Well that went well" Tala commented none of the other two responding in any way. "Let's go" Kai said after a while as he stood and looking towards his companions. They both nodded and headed out the door.

"So how was your sleep Rei?" Tyson asked as he stuffed his mouth full of rice balls. "I could have slept better" he answered not hinting on anything "Yeah me too Tyson wouldn't let me sleep" Max put in mock glaring at his boyfriend "Aww come on Maxie" Tyson pouted as he nuzzled the boys blonde hair. Rei couldn't help smiling as they began to argue and fight.

"Welcome sirs your breakfast will be served in just minute" a servant bowed as he sat down the three Russians at the table and quickly went to the kitchens to get their breakfast. "Good morning Mr. Hiwatari, Mr. Ivanov and Mr. Kuznetsov" Rei greeted with a smile nodding at the three if them. "Good morning my prince" Kai said nodding as well but his voice was void of any feeling whatsoever.

The rest of breakfast was silent except for the chatter between Max and Tyson who seemed to not feel the tension between the Chinese and the three Russians.

Rei was sitting in his study which had belonged to his father looking over parchments and other documents trying to get a clue of what his father had been doing before his untimely demise.

"This makes no sense!" a frustrated voice cut through the silent air as he slammed down many pieces of parchment on the desk scattering them to floor. He laid his head on the desk closing his eyes at the feeling of a headache starting to settle in his head. He groaned and just sat there for some time until he heard the door open and close quietly.

He looked up and his eyes widened "May I help you Mr. Hiwatari?" he asked sitting up straight and began to clean up the scattered pieces of parchment. "Actually I had the impression that you were the one who needed help" Kai answered as he walked on right in front of Rei. Rei looked up at him with indignant eyes. "Well if I must say so I do not need any help from you Mr. Hiwatari" Rei responded with not so much as a blink as Kai sat down on his desk. "Oh I believe you do" Kai smirked as he rested both his hands on either side of the chair Rei was sitting in. "Enlighten me then" he said putting the stack of parchment on the desk beside Kai.

If possible Kai's smirk widened "You want to know what your father did before he died, right? You want to know what happened to piece of land that you once had?" he continued as he began to straddle the prince running a hand up his thigh. Rei's eyes turned to slits as Kai kept advancing on him. "Tell me Rei what do you want to know and I'll tell you" Kai breathed into the Rei's ear. Rei closed his eyes and tried to control his raging hormones. "Come on Rei give in...give me what I want" Kai breathed as he nibbled on the pointy ear. "And...what..is that?" Rei asked his eyes glazing over as Kai continued his ministration.

Kai smirked "I want you to step down. I want you to give up your title of Emperor of China. I want you to give Russia your country" Kai whispered laying soft nips and kisses on Rei's neck as his hands wondered over the sash holding the robes together. Rei sighed softly, his mind telling him to think about what Kai said and his body telling him to let Kai do whatever he wanted to him. He moved his head to the side to allow more access to his neck when what Kai said decided to make itself known. 'Give your title...Give your country to Russia...step down...' Rei snapped his eyes open and pushed Kai off him.

"I'm sorry Mr. Hiwatari but I'm afraid I cannot step down from my position" Rei answered as he stood looking down at Kai. Kai looked up from the ground and stood. "Hn" was all he said as he walked out. Rei let out the breath he was holding in and sat down heavily in his chair. He looked towards the window and noticed the sun was on the western side. About an hour until the service.

He stood and headed to his chambers to get dressed for the occasion.

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Kai fumed as he entered his room. "I take it, it didn't go as you planned" the redhead said from where he stood in front of the mirror fixing up his uniform. "He's very smart he wont go down easily" Kai muttered as he headed to the bathroom to take a bath. "Well that means we need to try other means of getting what we want" Bryan said as he walked out of the closet fixing his cords.

"I know that Kuznetsov you don't have to announce it" Kai yelled from the bathroom. "Just calm down okay we can't think straight if we're clouded by anger we'll figure something out okay" Tala said shooting a warning glance at Bryan who promptly shut his mouth and continued to fix his uniform.

Tala whistled as he saw Kai walk out of the closet dressed in his royal uniform. "Tala you act like you've never seen me wear this before" Kai muttered darkly as he fixed the white jacket. His shiny black shoes glinting in the light below blood red pants with a blue line down the side. He turned and looked in the mirror continuing to fix the blue belt.

The finished product was in one word amazing. The white jacket was gold embroidered sleeves and neck collar. The golden cords covering both shoulders. Medals and ribbons covering his left breast glinting in many different colors. His attire would compete any day with the Czar of Russia.

He turned to his friends and smirked at their stunned expressions. "What?" "Never knew you could look so fucking hot in that uniform Kai maybe you should wear it more often you'll have girls and guys alike hanging off of you" Tala smirked getting a jealous glare from Bryan. "Don't worry Bryan you're still my number one" Tala cooed climbing into the lilac hair's lap.

Kai rolled his eyes at the display of affection. "Yeah whatever get yourselves under control because we're meeting my grandfather in less than five minutes" "Aww you're no fun Kai" Tala pouted as he pulled away from Bryan. "Hn" "Nice response there blue" Bryan snickered as he got a death glare from Kai. "Let's go" Kai ordered as he made his way towards the door.

When they entered the entrance hall Kai felt his breathing hitch at the sight of Rei. Flowing white robes with embroidered golden tigers, golden sash and white slippers were barely seen under the flowing white. His mass of black hair was let loose contrasting heavily with the white of his robes.

"Ah my prince Reimond I deeply feel for your loss" a portly old man said bowing to Rei. "It's quite alright Mr. Dickenson I did not expect you to come for about another month though" Rei commented nodding at him. "Yes well I was in need to stop in Hong Kong for a while" the man nodded. Rei and portly continued their conversation until the doors burst open and in walked a proud figure.

Rei's eyes slits at the sight of Lord Hiwatari walking into the entrance hall as if he was the emperor. "Calm down Rei" a voice said from behind him. He recognized the voice and smiled "It's nice to hear your voice again Lee" he said turning around to face the son of one of his over lords. "Heh it's nice to see you're actually doing quite well considering what happened to your father" he explained, Rei shook his head making the bells on his headdress ring "I'm not doing as well as I look but I'll explain later" he said as he saw the Russians coming his way, Voltaire in the lead with a smirk.

"I must lament the loss of your father young prince" he said in an oily voice as he bowed to Rei. Rei held in the snarl that was ready to rip out of his throat instead a thank you was his response as he nodded to Voltaire. Although Rei held back his snarl at the old man Drigger did not and slowly advanced on Voltaire who was immediately shielded by the three other Russians. "Call off that beast!" Voltaire growled threateningly.

Rei looked at Drigger and who looked back into his golden orbs. Drigger growled low and moved away heading outside towards the gardens which were covered in frost. "I apologize Drigger tends to do that sometimes even to my own servants" Rei explained lying through his teeth. Kai noticed the glint in Rei's eyes that showed he was lying but did not comment on it and moved aside when his grandfather regained his composure. "Then I suggest that you get someone to train that beast" he growled in a low voice as his fists clenched.

Rei's patience was clearly running out as his eyes started to turn into slits and his nails started to lengthen. "Master Rei the ceremony is about to start" Xin informed as he came up to the small group worry flashing in his jade eyes at the sight of an extremely aggravated Rei. Rei smiled "Thank you Xin have the guards surround the area and get everyone to pay their respect if you'd be so kind" "I'll take care of it Master Rei, Lord Lee"he bowed to the two and hustled away ushering people outside.

Lee took the chance and practically dragged Rei outside away from the crowd. "How's life been so far?" he asked as they walked towards the temple where the service would be held. "Okay I guess I really missed you Lee I miss the others too. Where are they anyway?" he asked surveying the crowd a little ways away hoping to see a flash of pink. "They couldn't come Mariah needed to do something for her mother, Kevin is with one of the over lords making sure the crops are doing well and Gary is right now with the guards down in Hong Kong surveying incoming European and American ships" Lee informed as Rei nodded.

The ceremony was done with no interruptions. Soon the guests were heading towards the dining hall to eat and or head to their residences.

Rei walked into his office closely followed by Lee and saw Voltaire sitting in his chair and the other four Russians sitting in the chairs in front of the desk. "How nice of you to finally have joined us" Voltaire commented sitting back in the chair. Rei's eyes turned to slits as he stepped further in "Who allowed you to come here?" he asked glaring daggers at Voltaire. "Well myself actually" he answered easily with a bright smile on his face.

Lee eyes turned to slits and his hair stood on end making him look like an angry lion. "I suggest to lift yourself from that seat Lord Hiwatari this is not your office and it will never be" Rei ground out his fangs poking out of over his bottom lip. Voltaire just smirked and stood and sat down in the chair Kai had vacated. Rei quickly sat down and looked at Lee. "Come here Lee there is no need for you to stand beside the door like that" he said smiling at the man he considered a brother. Lee nodded and swiftly made his way over and stood beside Rei.

"Seeing as you wanted to speak with me, speak" Rei commanded his voice taking into account his royal training. "Ah well it's quite simple really you give up your title and your land and your people will be allowed to live" Voltaire said shamelessly. Rei remained stoic as ever as Voltaire continued "Otherwise we will be forced to act against you." Rei's eyes remained emotionless just like the rest of him. Lee was another thing "That is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard in my life!" he yelled angrily his eyes slitting again as he glared at Voltaire. "I suggest you calm yourself" Boris threatened in a dangerous voice. Lee glared at the purple haired man as he laid a hand on the handle of his sword.

"Listen here little prince no matter what you do this land will become mine" Voltaire said his eyes hardening. Rei's eyes flared dangerously as they turned to slits, he abruptly stood and slammed his hands on the desk "That is Emperor Reimond Kon to you Lord Hiwatari! I will not let your insults and threats take me off my throne! I will never give into your demands and neither will my people! I would rather die than to see my land under the rule of a tyrant!" he yelled face flushed with anger.

"Emperor Rei!" a guard yelled walking in looking extremely worried as his eyes roamed around the room his sword in hand "Is there a problem?" "Genji please escort these men out of the palace ground and make sure none of them ever set foot inside the grounds or better yet this country" Rei said his voice surprisingly calm as he stood straight. Genji nodded and sent for more guards to help him escort the Russians out. Lee accompanied them to make sure nothing happened that was suspicious.

"They have an hour to gather their things to leave seeing as they were staying here" Rei said pointing out Kai, Bryan and Tala. "But you can escort Lord Balcov and Lord Hiwatari out at this very moment." the soldiers bowed to the orders and set to escorting Voltaire and Boris who both had murderous looks on their faces. "I'll go with them, you'll be okay?" Lee asked looking at Rei who nodded tucking a piece of hair behind his ear. Lee bowed and quickly ran to catch up to the escort party.

Rei turned to the other three "You have exactly one hour to get your belongings and then you can leave. You will be escorted out of the grounds from there I hope you have enough sense to leave my country" Rei said and turned to go to his chambers.

Kai stared after Rei as the Prince now Emperor walked away. He smirked 'this won't be the last time we see each other Rei.' He then turned and headed back to his chambers to get his things. Tala and Bryan already ahead of him.

Rei laid down on his bed a strange feeling of loneliness washing over him. He wrapped his arms around himself and curled up into a ball. 'I can't do this alone father I need help. I don't have the strength to fight against an army like Russia's' he thought as he felt Drigger snuggle next to him. "Thank you Drigger" he whispered as he fell into an uneasy sleep.

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Hope you all enjoyed this chapter right now it looks like the fic might be thirteen chapters long but not sure yet. Well review and tell me what you think.