Forming a Promise

Kohari: Okay, guys. I'm really sorry for the wait. Seriously. I mean, I had up to, like, chapter 4 written, but as many of you know, I had a little depression spell, and then exams and SATs (I have another one next month...), and then there was the Theatre class that my co-author (GGF J) and I are in...so I've been busy. I know you're tired of hearing excuses and just wanna read the new chapter, so I'll shut up now. Once again, sorry for the wait.


There were tears of joy and tears of sadness as Kenny, Hilary, Kai, Tyson, Mr. D, and all the other supporters as Ray and max boarded their planes. Their flight times were too close together, so they had to split up. Kai, Hilary, and Mr. D went to see ray off, and the rest went with Max.

Exchanges of 'good luck' and 'take care' were passed with hope and sorrow. Mr. D gave Ray his best wishes and Hilary gave him a hug good-bye (Kai was a little jealous), all of them trying to smile.

"Be back next year!" he called to them as he waved his farewell and started to climb the steps to the airplane entrance. Just as the other two left, Kai summoned him back. Confused, but curious, ray scrambled down. He'd have to hurry; it was about to leave.

The wind blew in their faces as they shouted to talk.

"WHAT?" Ray yelled over the engine.

"HERE! TAKE THIS!" Kia returned, placing a wad of cash in his friend's hand, who was too puzzled to resist.

"Huh? BUT DON'T YOU NEED THIS?" Ray tried to give it back, but Kai refused. It was quite a sum. Ray had never had so much money at hand in his life.

"NO! BUT YOU DO!" Kai replied, not allowing Ray to return the gift he had so generously given. "THE FIELDS DON'T BRING IN ENOUGH TO SUPPORT ANYONE!"

"I CAN'T TAKE THIS, KAI! IT'S TOO MUCH!" Ray attempted once again to place the bills into Kai's hand, but was again denied.

"KEEP IT!"

"I -!" The engine got louder. They were ready to take off. A few workers started approaching the ladder to take it away.

"GO!" Kai commanded. Ray, not wanting to miss the flight, started off.

"THANKS, KAI!" The workers let him get on, greatly annoyed about the delay. The maching rolled down the runway and lifted into the air. Kai watched as it disappeared into the clouds, silhouetted against the perfect blue sky.

"You're welcome," Kai said, though he knew Ray couldn't hear him.But he was sure that he could feel his words.

Back in his seat, Ray gazed out of the window as they left the airport behind them, the people becoming ants, and getting small and smaller until it was impossible to see them. Finally, he relaxed and leaned back, closing his eyes and drifting into a peaceful sleep. In one hand, he grasped tightly the money that Kai had given him, and, in the other, a pack of playing cards.

Kai rejoined all the others. Tyson complained about how he was gonna miss those guys, how gross it was to see Max's mom kiss him good-bye, and how he couldn't wait to see him again in the tournaments to come.

Eventually, the conversation turned to him. "Aren't you gonna go back to Russia, Kai?" Tyson inquired?

Kai snapped out of the trance he had been in, thinking about the past few years, shutting out Tyson's voice. "Huh?"

"I asked if you were going back to Russia."

Kai was quiet for a few moments. "Nah. Not this time around."


Kohari: Sorry so short. And, by the way, I don't proofread my own work that much, so if you guys notice any mistakes, be sure to lemme know, alright? Greatly appreciated. And I know you're all mad at me, but I would also appreciate a few reviews. Okay. Me out!