A/N: Okay chapter fifteen, people. Thanks for the reviews I really appreciate them. Okay the Michael/Lee pairing comes in this chapter and with luck, I shall have Kenny/Emily pairing in the last chapter aka the epilogue.

Warnings: Cussing (like always) and that's it.

/Russian/

Chapter Fifteen- Max, Welcome Back

(Hospital)

"I'm bored!" Kevin whined. He, Tyson and Oliver had improved on the touching thing and Bryan had them take a break, only problem is, it reminded Tyson and Kevin that they were in the hospital with limited things to do.

Rei flipping through the TV channels for the millionth time, looking for something good to watch. Bryan grabbed the TV controller from Rei and flipped the TV off.

"Bryan!" Rei whined. Bryan looked at him blankly before rolling his eyes.

"You're going to make me crazy if you keep going through those channels." Bryan said leaning back into his wheelchair.

"Well there is nothing else to do." Rei grumbled, pouting.

"I so agree with Rei." Tyson moaned. "I wonder how the others are doing. And Max too."

(With the Rescue team)

/I said no/

/Do you want to be locked up again? Shut up/ Kai snapped as the head officer.

/You said you found the boy right/

/Yes/

/Then, it'll be alright to call for backup and bust this place./

/Only after we find Varvara/ Tala roared, glaring at the man.

/There is no such thing as a half-human-half-animal kid./

/If you knew Boris like we do, then you wouldn't be thinking like that. Damn it, he tried to turn me into a cyborg for Pete's sake. Oh yes, should I also remind you he kidnapped someone and decided screw with Mother Nature/ Tala snapped being held back by Spencer and Steve. Rick and Eddie held Kai back but the four were having trouble with that simple task.

/Whatever. Let's find these things so we can mo.../

Thud

Ian glared at the shocked police officer who now laid on the floor holding his already bruising jaw. /Call Varvara a thing again, and I'll leave Bryan to handle you. Do you not know who he is/

/No./ the man mumbled still in shock.

/Then let's just say, if you continue to call his sister a thing, you might as well dig your grave and other people graves cause he will go a bloody warpath./ Ian replied coolly smirking as the man turned to look at him in disbelief. /No joke. Trust me, I have been on his bad side and if it weren't for the fact that we are like brothers, I would have been dead ten time over right now./

The man just gulped and nodded. /Lead the way./ the man said whimpering in fear. After that, the man said nothing but just followed the young teens.

After what seemed like forever, Igor told them that they were on the 10th floor. He led them in what some thought were circles intil he stopped at a door that was heavily locked. He unlocked it and opened it.

(Security room)

Max groaned slightly, his eyes slowly opening. He blinked slightly to get used to the light before sitting up slowly as to not cause pain to his abdomen, which was sore.

He looked around and found a folded piece of paper that had 'MAX' written on it. He opened it and read it.

Max,

Whatever you do, do not leave this room. You should be safe in here intil we get back. We have gone to get the cops that had came with us when we came to get you, Missy, and Varvara and the other kids. The doctor who did the surgery on you gave me some pain medicine for you. There is water in the small refrigerator in the left handed corner of the room.

If you need any help, call over the walkie-talkie. Tala put it on a different channel then what the guards have here so don't worry about one of them (the guards) hearing you.

Love, Kai

Max stared at the letter rereading it. 'Missy's alive?' Max thought rereading the part over and over again intil it clicked in his mine. 'Missy's alive! Missy's alive! Yes, yes, yes, yes! And Kai came to save me too! Ouch, no more jumping for me. Oh I hope they are alright.'

Max winced as pain shot through him again. He looked up to where he found the letter to find the bottle of medicine and the walkie-talkie sitting there. He grabbed the bottle and tried to read what was written on it.

Problem? It was in Russian and he only knew some words like Da and Niet. He growled in annoyance and looked around looking for something to help him though what could talk and translate it, he had no clue. It was then that he noticed another piece of paper the bottle had been sitting on.

Max,

I don't know if you know how to speak Russian much less read it, so I decided to leave a note behind incase. It says to take one pill every six hours if needed and all that other junk like the warning of no drinking alcohol and blah blah. Also, it says that it might make you drowsy, just to warn you. See ya.

Ian

Max rolled his eyes and smiled. He thanked Ian mentally and opened the bottle. Taking a pill, he stood up wincing but made his way over to the refrigerator. He grabbed a bottle of water and went to sit back down, slowly wincing again.

He unscrewed the lid and popped the pill in his mouth quickly pouring water into his mouth afterwards. He laid back down on the couch he had sleeping on and closed his eyes, drifting off into dreamland again.

(Hospital)

(Bryan's POV)

I closed my eyes and gave a heavy sigh. I think I liked it more when they were afraid of human contact. They had done nothing but horseplay for the last hour. Almost as if nothing had happen. Like they weren't raped and beat.

Something soft but slightly rough hit me in the head. I opened my eyes and glared at Tyson and Kevin who were throwing paper balls at each other and at Kenny, Oliver, Enrique and Rei who had decided to join in. I shared an annoyance glance with Robert who looked like he wanted to just bang his head on the wall intil he blacked out.

"Would ya knock it out?" I growled. I really had a headache and they weren't helping. Luckily though, they had given me some pain killers so my body wasn't a problem.

"Come on Bryan, lighten up. We are finally free of those two bastards and we only want to celebrate." Tyson said. Celebrate? Are they kidding me?

"Well then celebrate when we aren't in the hospital. Plus, shouldn't you wait intil the others came back with Max to celebrate?" I asked.

"True." Tyson and Kevin said at the same time sighing and calming down. There must be someone up there in Heaven that loves me. "But we're bored!"

Perhaps I'm wrong. Damn it, why do you hate me up there? Huh, want have I ever done wrong to you? I sighed and rolled my eyes. "Whatever." I muttered wheeling myself out the room. My head was killing me and with them yelling and carrying on like they were weren't helping my head.

My room was halfway down the hall on the opposite side of Tyson, Kevin, and Oliver's room. I wheeled myself into my room and by my bed, getting into it. I closed my eyes and let the quietness of the room sink it.

"Bryan?" I opened my eyes to find Rei looking at me with a worried expression.

"Sorry Rei, I just have a really bad headache right now." I muttered closing my eyes again. I heard him moving before I felt him running his hands through my hair.

"Do you want me to tell the nurse?" Rei asked quietly.

"No, I'll sleep it off. I didn't have a good night sleep last night." I replied opening my eyes, smiling at my lover. He smiled and placed a kiss on my forehead.

"Then could I lay with you?" he asked. I rose an eyebrow smirking. I moved over some and let him crawl next to me. I rolled on my side, wrapping my arm around waist, pulling him closer.

He snuggled closer, laying his head on my chest. "How are you feeling now that we are out of Voltaire and Boris grasp? They didn't rape you did they?"

"No. I was just stuck with Mariah who slapped me a couple of times for saying the truth."

"Which is?"

"That I didn't love her, that I wasn't happy with her. Plus I think I pissed her off when I insulted her." I chuckled and buried my face in his hair.

"Bad kitten." I said jokingly. "And here I thought you were a polite boy."

"I am." he replied happily.

"Oh?"

"I just had enough of her and her annoying talk of the 'future'." I looked down at him starring into his golden orbs. I chuckled again and shook my head.

"Get some sleep." I muttered closing my eyes again.

"I thought that was what you wanted in the first place."

"Smart-ass."

(End of Bryan's POV)

(The rescue team)

/Snap out of it damn it/ Tala said annoyed. The police officers were gawking at the children who hid behind the teams. Varvara clung to Ian, Little Max hiding behind Rick, May being held by Spencer, and Daniel and Robby hiding behind Emily and Lee.

/um...incase you idiots haven't noticed, you're scaring the kids./ Kai hissed. Missy nudged Varvara who held her hand out to the dog. Missy put her muzzle her hands whining slightly. She giggled along with the other kids who ran over to the dog, petting her.

The older teens and the officers watched as it looked like the kids were having a conversation with Missy though their mouths didn't move. Suddenly Varvara and May started giggling again as Missy tilted her head sideways and started wagging her tail excitedly.

"Guy's, we should get going. It's best if we hurry up, get Max and get the hell out of dodge." Lee said gaining everyone's attention. They agreed and Igor led the way he thought they would less likely run into people.

(Security room)

Max woke with a jolt when someone shook him. He sat up a little too quick and whimpered as pain shot through him. "Max are you okay?" Kai asked looking concerned at the blond hair boy.

"Ye-yeah, I'll be fine." Max mumbled as the pain started going away.

"M-Max!" Varvara cried running over to him, throwing her arms around him.

"Hey Varvara. You okay?" Max asked hugging her back with one arm. She pulled back and nodded and moved so that the other kids could give him a hug also.

"Already popular with the kids, eh Max?" Michael asked smirking.

"What can I say?" Max said laughing. "Everybody loves me."

/Yeah, yeah, let's go. Igor, do you got any clothes for Max and perhaps some jackets for the kids/ Kai asked looking at the older man. Igor thought about it then walked over to a door and opened it. Inside was like a storage closet. He came back out with six large jackets, a pair of black pants and a blue shirt.

/Here./ Tala, Spencer and Ian took the jackets while Kai took the clothes and led Max to the empty bathroom to help him change. Tala wrapped Varvara in the jacket which almost reached the floor. "Are your wings okay?"

She nodded and let him zip the jacket up. Max walked out and smiled at Missy who was beside the bathroom door waiting for her master and his boyfriend to come out.

"I'm so glad your safe girl." Max said quietly to dog who inclined her head into his touch.

"What? You actually thought I was going to kill her?" Chad asked smiling.

"Truth be told, yes I did." Max replied smiling apologetically.

/I'm going to have all the guards head toward downward that way it will be easier for y'all to get out./

/Fine but do us one last favor./ Tala said. The man nodded to show that he was listening. /In the room where they operated on Max, are Voltaire, Boris and a doctor. Could you keep them sedated intil the cops can have it raided here/

/Yes sir./

/Good then hurry up and set the alarm cause they should be waking up soon./ Ian said looking down at May who practically hugged him. Igor nodded again and turned around towards the TV's. He pressed some buttons.

/Everyone stay quiet./ the man order. Kai, Tala, Ian and Spencer translated it for the others and once everyone was quiet, the security guard hit a red button which sent the alarm system off and then he cried into the microphone. Varvara, May, Robby, Small Max, Daniel and Missy covered their ears quickly and the five kids hid their faces in the clothes of whoever they were standing closes to.

/ALL GUARDS REPORT TO LEVEL 50. I REPEAT ALL GUARDS TO LEVEL 50. SOME OF THE EXPERIMENTS OF ESCAPED. ALL GUARDS TO LEVEL 50 IMMEDIATELY/

Outside the room above the alarm sounding off, shouts were heard as people an by the room. Igor looked on the screen and after a couple more minutes turned back to the others.

/Hurry, do you remember the way/

/Yes./ The Russians replied.

Tala scoped up Varvara, while Ian, Rick, Spencer and Michael scoped up the other kids. Kai grabbed the medicine and water bottle and put it in one of the big pockets of Max's jacket before picking the boy up. Igor held the door open allowing them to go out.

They turned left and ran that way while Igor ran in the opposite. Tala and Kai led the way, quickly checking around corners incase of any guards decided to stay behind.

Soon they came to the place were they had first came in. Tala sat Varvara down and punched in a few numbers. The door opened and cold hair swept in, leaving some of the others shivering by the sudden coldness.

Tala picked up Varvara again and ran out the doors, the others happily following. When they got back to the snowplows, they drivers (the cops who else?) hurriedly turned then big machines around, which they had trouble with the small amount of room to turn, and headed back toward the cop cars.

(sometime later)

"No, I want to see the others." Max whined. "I'll be fine."

"But Max..."

"Please Kai?" Max begged making big sad watery puppy eyes. "Plus I'm sure Varvara would like to see Bryan again. Right Varvara?"

"Yeah!" The girl said excitedly and winced slightly. "Pl-please?"

"Kai your outnumbered." Ian muttered chuckling as Kai shot him a glare. Kai sighed and turned back to look at Varvara and Max who both now had on sad puppy eyes.

"Fine, fine, you guy's win." Kai said throwing his hands up in the air, surrendering. Max and Varvara grinned at each other and gave each other a high five.

(The hospital, Bryan's Room)

"Guy's wake up! Guy's come on, we got good news." Enrique said shaking the other two slightly. Bryan opened a lazy eye as Rei groaned and buried his face into Bryan's neck.

"What?" Bryan grumbled glaring with only eye open.

"They got Max. They were too late to stop the surgery but he is fine." Enrique said grinning. Rei sat up quickly while Bryan opened both eyes.

"Really?" Rei asked.

"Really. Oh and they are heading back here in an hour. They also said they have some company coming with them that you, Bryan, will love to see again."

"Who?"

"I don't know, they wouldn't tell us." Enrique replied shrugging but was still grinning from ear to ear. Enrique left and Rei turned to Bryan, grinning with a fang poking out.

"I can't to see Maxie." Rei said plopping back down next to Bryan who rose an eyebrow.

"You only last saw him about a day and half ago." Bryan said.

"So?"

"Weirdo." Bryan muttered getting on his elbow and bent forward, placing his lips over Rei's. Rei wrapped his arms around the broad shoulders, tilting his head sideways, letting Bryan's tongue in to explore once again.

Bryan moved so that he was laying half on and half off the younger male, his hands creeping up the other's shirt that the hospital provided for him.

"mmm...Bryan, wait." Rei murmured pulling away panting slightly.

"What?" Bryan asked mildly.

"Let me close the door." Rei said grinning. Bryan grinned back and allowed Rei to go shut the door. Rei looked at the 'Do Not Disturbed' sign and tapped his chin before grinning and placing it on the door facing out into the hall. He shut the door and turned back to Bryan who picked up a bottle of lotion.

(On the private airplane back to France)

Everyone was asleep except two who sat beside each other talking quietly. "Hopefully the dramatic stuff is over now."

"Yeah. To much drama for my taste. I'll prefer the country side."

"Hehe, good thing you don't live in the city."

"Definitely." Lee replied smiling at the maroon boy sitting next to him. "I just wonder what's going to happen now."

"What do you mean?" Michael asked. Lee sighed and looked at the window.

"I mean with Mariah and all. I'm sure mother is crying her eyes out while father is throwing a fit. Mariah was always their baby girl and now that's she gone insane..." Lee trailed off sadly.

"Don't worry about it Lee. What has happened, has happened, and what will happen, will happen." Michael said giving Lee a small smile. Lee turned and gave a small smile back but then frowned.

"Rei and Kevin are going to get kicked out of the village." Lee muttered suddenly.

"Why?"

"Because they are gay. They don't approve of that in the village." Lee said suddenly looking upset.

"Then I'm sure they'll find a place to stay."

"Yeah." Lee muttered though it was clear something was still bothering him. "Have you ever had a secret, that you knew that most would not approve of but yet you can't help it?"

"Yea, but thanks to all this stuff, Max and Kai showing off their courage, and Rei and all them, I feel like it won't harm anything if my secret is known." Michael replied staring down at his drink that sat on the small fold out table in front of him.

"Okay then what is it?" Lee asked, tilting his head sideways, blinking curiously. Michael looked at him and sighed. Before Lee knew what was happening, Michael lent forward, placing his lips over the shocked neko-jin's.

Lee eyes widen but then closed as Michael pressed his lips against his with a little more force. He responded to the kiss almost eagerly. They pulled apart, both keeping their eyes closed.

Lee slowly opened his eyes to find Michael staring at him. He smiled at the maroon boy who smiled back. "We better get some sleep." Lee said. Michael nodded and sat back into his seat, letting Lee rest his head on his shoulder.

Varvara and May giggled silently while the three boys smiled. Varvara turned to Robby and tilted her head. "Do you think we will be like that someday?" she asked quietly wincing.

"I don't know." Robby replied blushing slightly then added quickly when Varvara's smile begin to slip. "But I hope so."

Varvara beamed at the boy grabbing his hand, then kissing him on the cheek. May made a small 'awe' sound making Robby blush even more. Small Max and Daniel rolled theirs eyes and made faces which caused the two girls to giggle again.

(The next day: at a hotel)

(Bryan's POV)

I sighed as I held Rei close. We were waiting in the penthouse Mr. Dickinson had got for us while we waited for Kai and them to show up. Oliver, Tyson, Kevin and Kenny were talking excitedly as they ate lunch in the kitchen, Enrique and Robert with them only listening and putting in their two cent's every now and then.

Me and Rei were in the living room, laying on the couch watching TV. Well technically, Rei was sleeping and me? Too busy thinking about anything and everything.

I was thankful that the hospital had let us go this morning, for one: I was glad to get away from the annoying nagging nurse who had found me and Rei when we were a little 'busy' and two: Tyson and Kevin were really driving me insane with all their whining.

Yes, they had came into my room whining throughout most of last night's dinner which I had offered to Tyson since it tasted like shit, literally. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a bit since I don't eat shit but you get the point, right?

I sighed again and looked down at Rei who turned around to face me and snuggled closer. I pushed his bangs from out of his hair and kissed his forehead. How I ended up with this boy, I will never know.

All I know is that hopefully I can restart my life with his help. I just wished in some small way, I could have my parents back. Or at least one of my siblings.

Wait! I do have a sibling with me. Or well more like at Tyson's dojo in my duffel bag. Yes, I'm talking about Falborg. I looked up as I heard the front door open. I shook Rei slightly, "Rei, they're here."

"Mmmm...are they?" he asked drowsily.

"MAX!" Tyson shouted making everyone wince.

"Never mind, Tyson answered for you." Rei grumbled sitting up and stretching. He then got up and went to greet Max as I went to greet my team, who for some reason held back intil the other teams had filed in.

Before they walked in though, someone covered my eyes. "Alright, bring her in." I heard Max say. I growled in annoyance as I heard some shuffling and rustling of clothes.

Her? Who they hell are they talking about? Her? Hm...I don't know any hers that should surprise me. I hope this isn't some type of joke cause if it is then they have another thing coming.

"Ready Bryan?" Max asked, sounding right next to my ear. I gave a grunt as an answer and thankfully, it was since Max removed his hands from my eyes. I blinked as I looked at Tala's smiling face. I was slightly baffled intil I looked down and saw his hands on...

No way! I think I must be dreaming. I blinked as the little girl in front of me smiled shyly and stepped forward. "Hey, big bro." she said and I saw her wince slightly.

"Var-Varvara?" I stuttered in disbelief. She beamed and nodded. I guess I looked like an idiot for I know I was standing there doing an impression of a goldfish.

It wasn't intil she ran over to me and threw her arms around did I snapped out of it. I bent down and pulled her into a proper hug, hiding my face in her hair to hide the tears that now streamed down my face.

I felt something wet drip on my shoulder so I knew I wasn't the only one crying. I hugged her tighter only to find something wrong. It felt like something was on her back. I pulled back and looked at her questionably.

She seemed to know why I was looking at her like for she unzipped her jacket, taking it off. I heard some people gasp and I looked at her in surprise as she spread some wings out.

"What the hell?" I stammered.

"It was a experiment. I have been told that some of her soul was transferred into a bitbeast and apparently some of the bitbeast was transferred into her as well." I heard Max explain. Varvara looked at the ground shuffling her feet slightly.

I could only gawk at her. What the hell was I suppose to do? What am I supposed to say, when my twelve-year old sister, who I thought was my bitbeast, shows up nearly seven years later since I last saw her only this time with...with wings?

"Bry?" she whispered quietly. The world around us disappeared. It was all black, the only colors were us. I still stared at her. My mouth wouldn't move, I couldn't say nothing. I didn't even know what to say.

I was numb. My sister was...not normal. Surprise, horror, happiness, sadness, shock, fear and so many more emotions flowed through me. My body wouldn't move, my eyes still hooked on her wings. Was I supposed to accept her with her condition? Was it a condition? Should I push her way, only because she has wings that reminded me so much of Falborg.

But she is my only family, I argued.

'but she is not normal.'

And that should matter why? I asked whatever I was talking to.

'She's a freak.'

No she's my sister. My long lost sister.

'then why are you so confused on what to do? If you really love her, then you know what to do. Only you, Bryan, knows what to do right now. Push her away or accept her?'

I don't know.

'You do know.'

(End of Bryan's POV)

(Rei's POV: Starting back to when the others had arrived)

I was so happy to see Max. He looked fine to me, so perhaps nothing really is different. Okay perhaps our thoughts about some things have changed but that didn't count, right?

I gave Max a hug mindful of his stomach. He was beaming with happiness as he talked excitedly. I walked over to the others who had went to rescue them to congratulate them and to welcome them back. It wasn't intil I tried to go and talk to the Demolition Boys when I notice something.

Outside in the hall were five children. All had on hats and jackets far too big for them. Something was off about them, their sent was...I don't know. It wasn't right. Their human scent was mixed with animals, though different types though.

My eyes landed on the one who didn't have a hat on. Her lilac hair was up in a high ponytail though it still touched the floor, her green eyes shining with life, happiness and nervousness.

"Hey guys welcome back. And who are you guys?" I asked smiling at them. They looked at me, then at each other intil the lilac hair girl stepped forward.

"Hi, I-I'm Varvara." she said smiling slightly though I could tell that it seemed almost painful for the girl to speak. At least she's trying, I thought smiling.

"I'm Rei." I held out my hand to her and she shook it looking at me straight in the eyes. I noticed the back of her jacket moved slightly but I just passed it off as my imagination.

She turned and waved toward a boy who was slightly taller then the rest. I could tell that he had blond hair and his purple shone with nervousness but when Varvara waved him over, it disappeared and determination shone brightly. I mentally laughed. They would so make a cute couple when they grow up.

"I'm Robby." the boy said holding out his hand. I shook it nodding slightly at Varvara then winked at him. He seem to have got up saying and blush.

"Hi, I'm May." I looked at the only other girl of the group and smiled.

"I'm Daniel."

"And I'm Max."

"Max? Oh dear I think I'm going to get confused. I'll call one Max then the other will answer." I said smiling as the kids giggled. "Anyway, it's nice to meet you guys."

"Nice meeting you too." Daniel said bowing. I bowed back then turned to Tala, Spencer and Ian raising a questioning eyebrow. 'Explain later.' Ian mouthed. I nodded and turned back to Varvara.

"So, Varvara, you must be Bryan's long lost sister?" I asked. She nodded and beamed at me. "He has talked to me about you a couple of times."

"Okay, we'll talk more later, right now Varvara, let's go say hi to Bryan." Tala said quietly smiling. We all walked behind him as he led Varvara in the room by the shoulders.

I stayed by the other kids watching as Bryan stood in a annoyance stance while Max covered his eyes. I watched as Max whispered something to Bryan who grunted in return. Max moved his hands and Bryan looked bemused at Tala then looked down slightly at Varvara looking shocked.

He stared at her, his mouth opening and closing. I wondered how long he would stand there gaping but it was Varvara who broke the silence. "Hey big bro."

"Var-Varvara?" he stuttered looking like he was still having trouble to believe that she was standing in front of him. Varvara beamed and nodded. Bryan mouth still opened and closed and it wasn't intil the she ran over and hugged him did he seem to snap out of it.

He bent down hugging her, hiding his face in her hair. I looked at Ian and Spencer who both looked at me and the three of us smiled. I turned around to find Bryan pulling away looking at her questionably.

She unzipped her jacket and slid the jacket off. I, along with Oliver, Tyson, Kenny, Kevin, Enrique and Robert gasped as wings begin to spread. So it wasn't my imagination. I did see something move.

And not only that but it explained why she smelt half animal and half human. I looked back at the other four kids who looked down shuffling their feet, suddenly looking very nervous.

"Are...Do..." which way could I put it without offending them?

"Bry?" I looked over at Varvara who suddenly looked a bit scared and sad. Bryan just stared at her wings, seemingly in another world. I looked back at the other four. The Little Max looked at me with silently pleading me to understand as he took off his hat and jacket.

I gasped again as white cat ear bent downward. I looked at May, Daniel and Robby who had also taken of their hats and jackets. I just stared at them in shock.

So I was right. There was something wrong with them. I looked at Ian and Spencer planning on interrogating but they just looked at me as blankly. I looked at the four kids who stood by me, to Varvara, back to them, and the last thing I remember was looking back at Varvara before I blacked out.

Okay another question.

Kai, Tala, Bryan, Ian and Spencer: stares in disbelief

Me: What?

Kai, Tala, Bryan, Ian and Spencer: Nothing

Me: Okay back to what I was going to ask. Does anybody know a nice slow dance song and a upbeat song to dance to at a wedding or anything to dance to at a wedding? If so, then suggestions are welcome. I'm thinking about using 'I Swear' by Boy's II Men but as they say the more the merrier.

Anyone who could tell how a wedding goes (I've done forgot what I have seen in movies) and suggestions on the girls wedding gowns would be useful since fashion and stuff like that isn't in my nature.

Please R&R