Torn

Home, home, here we go

I read over the list I'd made of what to do when we got to Russia. I know Rei might only think it was a 'get there get out' thing, but it was much more than that. Someone had to die, it was a fact. At the moment I was supposed to be the one to die, but because of the dept Tala's family owed my family, it seemed like Tala was the one whose life would end. I looked out the window, gazing over the grassy fields, over the town and hills. I never really knew why Rei spent so much time looking out my window, now I saw. There was the beauty and awe striking wonder that it all held. I put the list down, and went to the balcony, setting up my paper and paint.

From air port, go straight to the hotel. Note: do NOT put anything in baggage claim.

I sketched the outline of the hills and the town, the fields, everything I could see.

Meet Bryan, then go to the abbey, he should bring the equipment.

I mixed the water colors; I was used to this, so I knew basically what hue I could make with what.

Once we get there, leave Rei in Bryan's hands.

I let my arm move with the lines, letting it take control. Each stroke and block where so familiar.

Go to the centre, Voltaire's office, and deal with him. Rei will get Tala

I looked at the ruff piece I'd done, it didn't look to bad. I shut my eyes and ran a hand through my hair.

(3) Once out of there, go to the hotel. Stay a night, till Tala wakes, and deal with possible injuries.

I heard someone come behind me, and felt Rei's head fall on my shoulder. I looked at him, kissed him and then looked back at my work. He traced a finger over the paper, still behind me, and started to whisper praise in my ear. I leaned into him, savouring the moment. Our fight was going to leave in about three hours. Rei had loaded the stuff in the car with help from Oliver. Rei was waiting for me, and then we would go. He wrapped his arms round my neck and kissed my cheek. I sighed and held onto his hand.

"You did well on your picture. I read the list, I put it into my pocket...I hope you don't mind." I shook my head.

"Now, I don't mind...as long as you don't mind being left in Bryan' care whern we get there." I looked up at him as I said this. His smile was in place, and everything was almost perfect.

Almost...

"No, I don't. My leg's healed from the championship, that was what, four or five years ago, you know I don't hold grudges."

"Yet SOMEHOW you find holding grudges against me easy as cooking a pie!" He giggled his sweet giggle.

"That's because you say sorry within a few minutes." I groaned as I felt the blush rise to my cheeks.

"I hope you aren't calling me soft!" I said spitefully. Rei being near me so long formed an immuness to my cruelty and glares. Stupid Rei.

"Of course not!" He said, pinching my cheek, making me blush harder.

"Go away!" A said, after trying to bite his hand.

"No, we have to go now." I sighed. The airport we'd go to was small, but it was about an hour or two to drive there. I stood and pressed him against the wall. He looked at me challengingly. I smirked.

"Let me drive or I won't let you go." I stated He smiled and pressed his head in my neck, the made a long wet line across my collarbone.

"And this is a threat? Oh please! I like it here!" I lent down, I had a back-up plan.

"You wouldn't if I said that the camera was filming."

"I know it's not." He said, glaring at me like I insulted him.

"What if I called Oliver?" His eyes narrowed further.

"You wouldn't DARE!" I smiled, turning my head slightly, then bellowed as loud as I could.

"OLIVER!" He squealed. He might've minded, but I didn't give a toss. As the Green French Pain came up the stairs, Rei started to panic.

"OK! Ok! You can drive! Let. Me. GO!" I released my grip just as the green haired freak walked in, smiling his ridiculous smile.

"Yes Kai? You wanted something?" Rei was blushing hard and trying not to look upset.

"Yea, we're going now, thought you might want to know." I said, grinning. Oliver smiled again, ugh! How I hate that smile! And nodded, walking us down stairs. I sat in my lovely covered seat and closed my fingers round the wheel, testing it. Rei glared at me out the corner of his eyes.

"You happy now?" He said spitefully. I grinned and nodded. He went into a sulk and rested his head on the car window. I started up the engine, listening to it purr, before taking off down the road. Rei squeaked, I drove WAY too wildly. "S-s-slow d-d-d-down!" ignoring his protests, I carried on at the same pace. It was fun to be in charge!

I parked up into a free spot an announced our arrival to Rei. He quickly got out of the car, not wanting to spend any more time in the same vehicle I was driving, and unloaded the boot of our small amount of luggage; we each had a relatively small bag, it was like a normal rucksack really. I walked into the small airport, and got in the line for checking in. Rei left me with the stuff and went to get some drinks from the cafe. After I gave her the tickets, I had to explain that we wanted to carry our bags with us. She could hardly speak English herself, and I wasn't the best in the world either, so it took a while. I went to join Rei, slumped down onto a chair, and took a big gulp of the chocolate on the table in front of me. I put it down and shut my eyes; I could tell I was in for a long day.

"What is it?" Rei asked, I looked at him and he genuinely looked concerned. I shook my head.

"Nothing...just...not having a good day." I said, he smiled slightly.

"But you got to drive that car, that's a good thing." I smiled back; he always had a way of making everything seem better.

"Yea, you're right there!" I downed the hot liquid down my throat, feeling the burning sensation that came with it. I sighed inwardly, what could be to wrong about today, I mean, it isn't like last time...I'm not alone, and I'm not running away either, I'm going to face him in his little hell born world. I looked at Rei he was looking at the fight schedules; we would be going once he finished his drink.

Rei stood, looking at me, he picked up his bag and I did the same. I gulped as we got on the plane; I was having second thoughts about this. Rei squeezed my hand in reassurance and smiled his famous smile. I smiled back, but only half-heartedly. He sat down first, next to the window, and I put the bags in the baggage storage thingy. I sat next to him, looking past him out the window; he was looking the same way. As it started to rise I saw Rei drift off into sleep. He could do that, fall asleep wile the plane was taking off and wake up after it landed. I guess when we were coming out here though; he got woken up by the people he was sitting next to.

I opened my eyes to feel a painful feeling in my ears. I had slept the WHOLE way! Unfortunately, unlike my neko-jin who was resting on my shoulder, I could not sleep though landings or take-offs. I shut my eyes tight and sucked even though I had nothing in my mouth, sucking was supposed to help, so was holding your nose and blowing during take-offs, he found both useful. The plane landed without much fuss, Rei opened his eyes as soon as it stopped moving, and then sat up.

"Huh? Are we there yet?" He asked, rubbing his eyes, I laughed a bit.

"Yea, so get up and start moving, we've got a long day ahead of us!" Rei groaned slightly, taking his bag that I got down for him, and followed him out the plane. The airport was a lot bigger than the one in Northern England, Rei almost got lost at one point so I had to hold his hand so it wouldn't happen again. I led Rei all the way to the taxi, still not letting go of his hand, and heard him let out a breath he had been holding as we started going. "Why are you so...so...so nervous, I mean, you've been here before."

"I know, but it's different than last time isn't it."

"You weren't nervous when we ran away." He laughed at this.

"I was, you should have seen me at first; I was shaking like hell on ice...not like that's possible, so don't start with your snide comments!"

"I can't believe you almost got yourself lost in an airport though! That's just hilarious!" I said as I started to laugh. Rei's face started to redden.

"You don't need to rub it ok! I get it, it was stupid! So sue me," He looked at me, and then started banging his head on the window lightly. "I'm not going to hear the end of this." He murmured.

"You're right, your not." I said. He froze as I stopped laughing and started grinning.

"Oh no!"

"Oh yes!"

"Fuck, fuck, FUCK no!"

"Fuck, fuck, fuck YES!" He glared at me spitefully.

"You wouldn't DARE." my grin got wider.

"Oh yes I would!"

"You will NOT tell Bryan OR Tala about that!" I started laughing again. "Wouldn't you rather keep it as black-mail?"

"I've got a LOT of black-mail on you kitten, I'd rather see you cute face go bright red!" And as if my wish came true! After that sentence, his face lit up.

"Kai! Don't talk like that in public!" I leaned forward, making his face get redder.

"Why not? I think its fun!" emphasising the 'fun'. Ah, how my mind is perverted!

"KAI!" He said, I just got closer, this was fun!

"Yes? Ah, how my mind is perverted." That was definitely, worth it! He can NOT go any redder! I lean back, looking out the window. This might have its upsides!

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Kitty-cat: AT LAST! I'm like soooooooooooooo sorry I haven't updated in forever! But you know, school work, Chobits, which they left me on a cliff hanger! It made it up with the last episode though! I'll try update faster! I promisse!

Tala: Key word – TRY

Kitty-cat: sticks tongue out I'm so mature!

Thank you for your patients!(sp)

Caoi .