Okay I feel absolutly awful about this I said I'd have the story finish by January and we are half way through February and I only have chapter nine up! But I think this is now officially my longest story yet is proud demo, Gomen na sai. I feel awful... bah... Alright but lets see, oh right sorry this chapter is a little shorter than normal but I had to divide it or otherwise it would have just been too long and I want to save some for later I'm luckily that means that I have inspiration to write it right away so hopefully (I'm not making any promises but) the next chapter should be coming soon... damn university... damn work...

Anyway on to:

Chapter Nine
Fatal Corrections

Amber eyes watched the world precariously from the depths of the dark room. Tala had no problem picking Rei up from the restaurant and was there within fifteen minutes with Sakura, in the backseat looking tired and uncertain. After assuring both the red head and his adoptive daughter that he would be alright, Tala was sent home and Sakura to bed, leaving him now alone to his thoughts.

Perhaps he had over reacted I mean it seemed that Kai had only wanted the best for them all, however it was only a few short years ago that Rei made him swear that there would be no more mention of what could have been. It was hard enough on the neko jin when Kai had come home one day; announcing that Bryan found him a job within Shai Corporations. Rei had known that this would just fuel the phoenix's ambition for revenge and as much as he wanted to oppose the job offer, Rei knew that Kai needed it to feel his strength again.

"I should have never come back!" Rei shouted to the four walls the caged him receiving no response from the echoing sadness. He pulled the blankets he was sitting amongst closer around his shoulders and leaned into his hands, "I should have never come back," he whispered into his tears frustrated and pained.

If I had just left Kai alone maybe he would have had that life he wanted. That life that he wants to create for himself now. The neko jin thought to himself. Maybe that's why Kai never followed up their relationship after Rei returned to China, maybe he never wanted to. Had he discovered that power and money might be greater than love? Rei continued feverously to himself. Had he pushed Kai into something he didn't wanted by coming to Moscow to find him. Kai told Rei to be patient and yet the neko jin had been so reluctant to obey that he returned to Russia in hopes of convincing Kai to come back with him. "I'm so selfish." Rei sobbed, "all of this is because of me, I have been forcing him into commitments he hasn't wanted to make, a relationship he never wanted to have and now I don't even want him to accomplish his dreams for fear that he'll forget me."

"I could never do that Rei koi." A soft voice penetrated the neko jin's sobs, as a deep weight came to rest near the crying man. "Rei, you don't realize how wrong you are." The voice laughed gently.

"Kai?" Rei asked turned his tear stricken face towards the bluenette. "I uh-"

"Shhh." Kai whispered placing a slender finger upon Rei's slightly parted lips. "Hush Rei koi," Kai smiled brushing away Rei's obsidian bangs that hung meaningfully in front of his face as if guarding him from unknown. "I would never forget about you."

"Kai," Rei sighed leaning into the phoenix's chest.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean for it to be like this. I just thought that if I worked hard enough I could give you the life you deserve." Kai tried in defense.

"But all I want is to be with you Kai. I don't need to be a chef, Sakura loves her school and I fear if we push her she'll get upset. Tala does okay he just wants a little recognition. I never meant to over react I just was surprised. I thought you had let go of this whole 'what could have been.'"

The slender finger pressed again on the neko jin's parted lips begging for silence until Rei obeyed and was rewarded by the captivation Kai's lips instead. Pulling the warm body closer to him the Russian began to rub the man's neck softly as the kiss intensified. The kneading began to lower as Rei moaned in response to their deep connection. Kai pulled his lips slowly away from Rei's trailing soft kisses along his chin line for Rei's lips were reluctant to let him go. Pleased by the neko jin's purrs, the Russian lifted the man into his lap his hands continuing to message Rei's lower back and rounding towards his hips which released more soft moans, Rei had been evidently trying to withhold.

"Kai," Rei gasped as the bluenette found his hand slowly unbuttoning the other man's pants.

"Hmm?" He responded his lips lightly brushing Rei's neck as he spoke. "A problem?"

"I love you," The neko jin answered throwing his arms around Russian's waist and nuzzling his chest.

"I love you too, Rei koi, "Kai returned bracing his arms against Rei's back as he lay the man softly upon the pillow. The neko jin's golden pools lit up enthusiastically at the promises Kai's touch granted him. Sliding his hands beneath Rei's shirt, Kai caressed his side beginning with his chest and pressuring his palms down until they rested upon the skin that was once hidden by Rei's buttoned pants. Gently tugging at the buttons that were sinfully keeping Rei's body fastened away from Kai, the Russian held no hesitation as he removed the restraining cloth from Rei's chest tossing it lightly to the floor. Carrying out the same motive upon his own shirt it was reunited with Rei's, in addition to their lower garments that were soon to follow. Tracing his finger down the neko jin's body he begun with his lips, kissing them as his hands found other places to explore, his mouth following soon after leaving kisses in wake. Kai smiled finding himself straddling his new found lover's hips, his own body now aching for Rei's every part of him was blinded by this need to have Rei. His hands came to a halt from their caressing, hesitating upon his lithe chest. Rei responded by allowing his amber orbs to stare expectantly. Kai's crimson gaze became lost in the passion that was made out to be the golden pools that belonged to the neko jin.

How had he ever lived without him? Kai wondered briefly to himself watching with fondness as the neko jin panted softly. What could have ever made me choose to stay in Russia for a business when I could have gone to Rei's warm every night instead? Kai continued his wanderings of thoughts, ignorant to Rei's pulsing body beneath him that silently begged for the continued intense contact. Bringing his lips closer to Rei, he brushed obsidian locks that toyed in his face before brushing his lips upon his brow. Gazing one last time into the eager amber orbs, Kai grinned and passionately indulged upon what both bodies had craved for so long.

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The sunlight danced through the open window tugging at Kai's heavy lidded eyes. Groaning he threw his arm up until it shielded him from the unwelcoming winter Russian sunlight. A sweet scent flooding his senses as he turned to find Rei nuzzled deep into his neck still asleep. His ebony haired flooded around his lithe body acting as a second blanket for the two embraced men. Kai smiled at the sight hugging him with his free arm pulling the warm unconfined body close to his own relishing as the familiar feeling of the night before rushed throughout him.

The morning wasn't disturbed until Kai faintly heard the sound of Sakura awaking and then the sound of the door. Sighing, he gently pried himself out from beneath Rei, very reluctantly leaving the warmth of the bed. Quickly scanning the room for something decent he settled on a pair of loose jeans held on only for the belt, and T-shirt. Smiling at his choice in wardrobe, he had long since forgotten of days with expensive tailored suits and polished shoes. He silently snuck from the room to not disturb the sleeping neko jin and crept down stairs only to be confronted by a rush of purple at the bottom of the stairs.

"Sakura!" Kai gasped surprised looking down at the small girl that had her face hidden in Kai's stomach. "What's wrong?" The bluenette asked sensing that she was deeply afraid.

"Daddy?" The girl asked quivering, her lilac eyes shimmering with fright. "Daddy, there is a really scary man at the door he wanted to talk to you."

"Oh?" Kai asked curiously, cocking his head in the direction of the door.

"Daddy something about him scares me." Sakura shook. "I closed the door and told him to go way."

"Hmmm," Kai responded silently cursing himself for not answering the door himself, this might cause complications. "Sakura, listen to me. Go upstairs to Otousan, and don't come down until I come see you, alright?" He asked crouching down so that he was eye to eye with the little girl.

"Is everything alright Daddy?" Sakura asked, still shaking slightly.

"I hope so," he replied lightly gesturing Sakura up the stairs. "I'll be back soon." He watched until the girl was out of sight and then turned to confront whoever had come to disturb this morning.

Opening the door, he confidently bidded the two men Good Morning until he recognized the one on the right.

"Good Morning Mr. Hiwatari," a toothy officer greeted him in an unfriendly tone.

"Yes, Good Morning Kai." A familiar voice echoed, jaded eyes gleaming.

"You Bastard-" Kai whispered under his breath, "Jin…" He glared at the suited man and then met gaze with the police officer. "Is there a problem?" He asked in his deep voice, piercing his scarlet eyes into the man's own clouded eyes.

"Mr. Shai, seems to be having business complications with yours truly Mr. Hiwatari." The officer acknowledged nodding in Jin's direction.

"Hmmm?" Kai pursued with curiosity, scrambling for a reason that he would have gotten himself mixed up with the asshole across from him.

"Perhaps we should talk more in private?" The officer asked Jin, looking between the two men.

"Kai?" A soft questioning voice came from within the house as Rei emerged still rubbing sleep from his eyes dressed in a deep crimson bath robe. Kai was caught up in the sight of him for a moment, a slight red mark cresting Rei's neck gave Kai shivers of the previous night. His hair was still untied and slightly tangled and his amber eyes were soft still deep from rest.

"No Rei," Kai replied watching the man carefully, "go back in the house," he directed as the neko jin wrapped his arms around the Russians waist and stared warily at Kai's accusers.

"May we help you?" Rei offered leaning away from Kai and crossing his arms stubborn to Kai's request.

"Yes we have a report from Mr. Shai," the officer informed looking from Rei to Kai with a look which could only be interpreted as disgust, the pair however was not phased by such actions. "It seems that certain documents have been personally removed from his office and are now presumed missing." The man continued, "we have reason to believe that this very same documents are being kept within you house and were stolen by none other then Mr. Hiwatari. You are a suspect in our case and although details have not yet been confirmed we will have you under arrest until we are satisfied by our results." The officer finished his speech that was held in a tone as if he had been reading his words by cue card.

"What do you mean?" Rei demanded angrily his amber eyes slitting.

"Kai is under arrest and we have a warrant to search the premises." The officer responded in orderly conduct breaking his act only to wrinkle his nose as Rei reached longingly for Kai's arm for reassurance.

"Kai?" Rei asked pleadingly.

"Shit." Kai cursed silently, shaking his head with frustration. "You know what," Kai raised his voice so it was audible for all, "how about I save you the hassle and get them myself." He growled, preferring that some idiot cops didn't disturb his house and family, he hated having his privacy violated.

"Kai." Rei asked shocked. "What is this about?"

"I'll be right back." He instructed the two men ignoring Rei's question and taking the man back into the house shutting the door behind them.

"Kai! What is this all about?" Rei asked with pleading eyes. Kai sighed and leaned against the wall rubbing his temples with his fists. The memory of a few days ago lashing in his mind in remembrance of him showing the documents to Bryan yet avoiding the question of where they were found. Now he was confronted with regret.

"Damnit Rei. I fucked up." Kai spoke without hesitation drawing the neko jin into his arms for comfort.

"I can always forgive you Kai, but what's going on?" The amber eyed man asked, his eyes pooling there worries in golden depths.

"I-uh," he paused searching for the strength and finding it in his arms. "I had a chance to break into the head office one night after hours and managed to grab some files that I thought might help me." The blunette told Rei in an ashamed voice." I'm not pleased with myself.

"K-Kai?" Rei stuttered beginning to shudder, his heart pounding against Kai's chest. "Kai, I-I I don't want to loose you again." Rei exclaimed burrying himself into the Russians shoulder. "I can't, I just can't bare not to have you around. Tell me things were going to work out." The neko jin begged. "Tell me its okay. Please Kai?"

Kai stared down at what was now the mass of obsidian hair, blurring golden orbs and tears and frowned. Holding the man at arms length he watched him intently. "Rei I won't make promises I can' keep, but know now, that you won't be without you because this time I'll make a point to make such not so."

Rei nodded still tearfully and turned to go upstairs. "I have to tell Sakura its okay."

Kai agreed and taking the man's hand followed him upstairs.

Sakura was sitting upon the bed holding a clutching a white tiger plushy in her arms huddled amongst their blankets. "Daddy? Otousan? Is everything alright?" She asked wary of Rei's tear stricken face and Kai's stiff movement as he pulled a large folder from beneath the bed.

"Yes love," Rei told her stroking her hair and sitting next to her upon the bed. "Daddy, is just going to be away for a bit, alright?"

"Daddy?" She asked Kai, who had taken to standing next to the window looking down on the two men who were talking outside.

"Its alright Sakura, Rei will look out for you while I'm gone."

"And Uncle Tala will probably come by to play today." Rei told the girl smiling through tears. "Won't that be fun?"

"Daddy?" Sakura asked jumping from the bed to embrace Kai.

Kai sunk to his knees and took the girl in his arms smiling softly. "Be strong Sakura, you have Dranzer, she'll look after you, I'm just going away for a bit." He instructed her with rare kindness.

Rei smiled and joined them on the floor wrapping his arms around them both.

"I better go talk to them now," Kai spoke disturbing their content silence. "I'm sorry Rei," he told the neko jin kissing him lightly on the forehead. Then raising to his feet he grabbed the folder that contained the now useless documents and started downstairs, cursing his ambition as he left the neko jin and his adopted daughter huddled by the window.

Opening the door again he was greeted by Jin's outstretched arms that greedily ripped the document from his hand and a pair of handcuffs that took away his freedom. He allowed himself to be led to the police car, allowing himself one last glance to the upstairs' window where Rei and Sakura were waving both with lastered masks to hide their sadness. Turning away he took an interest in studying the ground, however as he was less than gently pushed into the vehicle, he heard Jin whisper in a voice only he heard.

"Remember Kai, this was only a glimpse, make sure to remember this image."

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