I'm so sorry for the delayed update and shortness! Classes are murdering my free time; first it poisoned it then it chocked it, and now it's trying to drown it and hide the body... Anyway, last chapter! But everyone likes sequels, right? Much love to my reviewers, who have been the most far out bunch. Feel free to send in ideas for the sequel in the reviews, yeah?

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"Okay... I guess I follow. But, the Russian Mafia, Kai?"

"No, Rei, the Italian one."

"………!"

"Joking! Joking, Kon!"

"Oh, stuff it, Kai."

The Russian continued, however, to snicker at Rei, painfully indifferent to his wounded pride. They were currently lounging in the corner of a small waiting room at the hospital, doing what else but waiting. The paperwork for Kai's release was almost done, but until it was, the pair found themselves occupying the cramped space, talking to pass time. Both were still trying to overcome the sense of surrealism gained from their reunion. What better way to do that, Rei figured, than to draw out every single detail of Kai's story?

So, they relaxed in the corner of the crowded waiting room, the neko-jin carrying Liang in his bag, and the Russian proudly sporting freshly applied blue triangles. "So did you ever have to kill someone?" Golden eyes locked with crimson ones, causing Kai to flinch. "No Rei, I didn't." He looked away. "But they would've tried to make me eventually."

The waiting room had a big screen T.V., and it was turned on to a Russian news station. Earlier, it had broadcasted something that had made Kai smile. Not a nice, oh-look-at-him-he-must-be-having-a-nice-day smile, or even a wow-something-great-must-have-happened-to-him smile. Oh no, this was a special I'm-a-pyro-and-I-just-set-the-school-on-fire, manic grin.

"For all decent Russians," a rather snobby sounding green eyed woman had reported, "Something good has come of virus R15. The head of Moscow's organized crime died early this morning due to complications. Police have been investigating…"

Basically, Kai had explained, this meant he was now free to do whatever he pleased without the risk of being stuffed full of lead.

"You better stop it, or I'll sic Liang on you!"

"Yeah, whatever, Rei," he snorted, eyes gleaming with amusement. He took Rei's hand in his and kissed it.

"I'm sorry, did I offend you?"

Rei reveled in the touch, but continued to fake annoyance. "No, but that smirk and the sarcasm oozing from your voice is about to."

Kai's smirk was growing more devious by the second. "Oooohhh, I guess I better watch it." He paused, looking up. "Finally," he muttered.

Lo and behold, up walked Nurse Ann, complete with clipboard. "Mr. Kon! Nice to see you again. This is Mr. Hiwatari, I presume?"

Rei nodded. "Glad to see both of you healthy. Here are the forms, just fill them out and drop them off on your way out. Everything else has been taken care of. Oh, and Mr. Hiwitari?" She turned to Kai, smiling brightly. "You owe this gentleman here quite a bit. Dr. Portov informed me he journeyed all the way from China, just for you. Take care now!" She winked quickly at them both, seeing their held hands, and then she was off, occasionally flipping through her beloved clipboard.

"Rei…." The Russian allowed his eyes to slowly lock with the neko-jin's, his face donning a partially confused, partially annoyed expression. "What just happened?"

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"Oh, come on, Sao, you know me better than that! What? No, I just- Really? I would've sworn… Hey! Don't get off topic! I- Yeah, but- No, I'm serious! Please? Pleeeeeeeeaasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleeeeeeeease? I've never even asked for a vacation before! Just this once? Oh, come on! I know that! Look, Sao, I was hoping it wouldn't come to this, but I still have that photo of you at the New Year parade… Thanks, man! Knew you'd see things my way. Bye now!"

The amber eyed youth clicked his phone off and shoved his phone in his pocket, before turning to Kai with a smug expression. Kai eyed him suspiciously. "I didn't learn Chinese since I've been away, but judging from the look on your face, you just blackmailed someone."

"No I didn't." Rei's voice dripped innocence.

"Sure, Rei, whatever you say." Kai was not convinced.

The two continued walking away from the airport. They had just arrived in Nagoya, Japan, after the long, tiring journey from Moscow, and were on their way to visit Max and Tyson. The neko-jin had opted to ask for a vacation after repairs were finished, so he could stay with Kai as he regained his strength without being too busy with work. He could've quit his job though; Kai hadn't been kidding when he'd said they used his bank account as a piggy bank. The organization had put a great deal of its money into his account, and now that the head honcho was gone, there was no organization to speak of. This left Kai even richer than he was before, which was pretty loaded. "So much for crime doesn't pay," Rei had responded when he had first heard this. "Seriously, the day you aren't rich is the day Cher looks her age."

Currently, Liang keened loudly, clawing at the bars of her carrier. Rei smirked, getting an idea. "Hey, wanna learn some?"

"Learn what? Chinese?"

"There's no such thing. Mandarin, Cantonese, etc, yes. Chinese, no. But for our purposes, we'll leave it at that."

"Ouch, Kon. That hurts."

Rei rolled his amber eyes. "Whatever, Kai. All right, repeat after me. Guai,"

"Goy?"

"No, guai."

"Guai."

"Yeah, that's it! Now, say 'mao'."

"Mow?"

"Mao!"

"Mau?"

"Mao!"

"Oh, right. Guai mao."

As soon as the words left his mouth, Liang started yowling and scratching frantically within her carrier, which Kai was holding. Rei was soon having trouble dragging along the rest of the luggage from laughing. "What did you make me say, 'Hey, let's kill the cat!'"

"No, you said 'nice cat'. I usually say that before giving her fish, and now she probably thinks you have some salmon in your pocket!"

"You suck Rei." The neko-jin continued to chuckle, causing the Russian's frown to deepen, before his face took on a mischievous expression. "But… You suck well, so I guess that counts for something." The raven haired youth abruptly stopped laughing, and his eyes narrowed in anger. "Hey," he protested as Kai began to wave for a cab, "That was uncalled for! I was just trying to get revenge for what you said in the waiting room! That's just not right! I-"

"Rei," Kai interrupted, "Taxi's here."

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"So," Kai started, as they rode through the sunny streets of the city, "Think we should've called first?" Rei looked thoughtful for a second, before sinking back into his seat, eyes closed. "Nah. I've kept in touch, and as far as I know they're both helping the BBA in this area. I bet they'll like the surprise!" Kai nodded, before looking up suddenly. Something didn't feel right. He looked at the driver. The man was playing with the radio, trying to get it to work right. "Excuse me," Kai started. The driver looked up, before slamming the breaks, causing Liang to screech and everyone else to be thrown forward in their seatbelts. In the middle of the street stood a big grey husky with a black spiked collar and chain leash, barking madly at the car. Just as Liang stopped yowling, a young man with sunny yellow hair and ocean blue eyes sprinted around the corner and towards them.

"Fletcher!" he yelled, voice coming in short pants. He quickly grabbed the leash and dragged the dog over, expression apologetic. "Hey," he yelled, jogging up to the car, "I'm sorry, is everyone okay, I hope he didn't cause you too much trouble-"

"Max! Is that you buddy?"

The blond blinked, startled. "Rei?"

He peered into the back seat, and gasped in surprise. "Rei! Kai! What are you guys doing here! I'm so glad to see you!" he gushed, almost as loud as his dog. They both smiled, though Kai leant over and quietly whispered, "Why are we here again?" Golden eyes darted to Max, who continued to rant about what a pleasant surprise this was. "Because they missed you, too." He replied softly.

Liang began to hiss, hearing the frantic barking. "Well," Kai sighed, though still smiling half-heartedly at Max, "This should be fun." "Hey, did I tell you Max and Tyson are together?" The smile disappeared, and Kai's crimson eyes grew wide. "No. You did not. I think our stay just got ten times better, don't you agree? I mean, it's not like they're loud or anything, right?" Rei didn't say anything, neglecting to give the answer to that particular question. "Right!"

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