Kohari: I was actually waiting for a few more reviews before updating, but it's obvious that people are quickly losing interest in this story. I can't blame them - I mean, it takes forever for me to update. Then again, I don't update, 'cause people don't review. It's a vicious cycle. Anyways, for those who are still reading this and didn't know what I'm about to say, I was actually thinking about shutting down my fanfic account. But then some of the GGF readers (as well as my co-author) convinced me to stay, so...here I am updating.

Obvious Facts: This fic is called "My Grandpa's Back" and there is a disclaimer in effect. I just didn't feel like typing any of it.

After finding a way into Germany, the group immediately began working on a way to get off of the continent completely. Of course, they all wanted to check out the famous Autobahn before leaving, but they quickly changed their minds after letting Tex behind the wheel on a road where the words "speed limit" were nonexistent.

Unfortunately, Tyson attracted attention to himself ina sweets shop specializing in chocolate.

Therefore, following Ray's directions, they arrived in China and hid in his village for a few weeks while Tex made arrangements for a trip to Nova Scotia. Max really wanted to see his family and friends in America before proceeding to Canada, but this was off-limits, as Tex reminded him. Max didn't want to place his family in any more danger than they were already in.

They had had no contact, much less help, from the Majestics during their entire European trip. (Yes, I know that China is in Asia, and not Europe - I'm getting to that.). After all, the Majestics would surely be under close watch by the Voltaire "dogs," as Kai had affectionately named the small army. However, this lack of friendship on the Majestics' partwas revived by the hospitality of Ray's people, who were sorry to see them go. (Yeah, right. They were sorry to see Ray go. I'm pretty sure they clapped as Tyson left the village.)

During this time there had, mysteriously, been no ambushes on the boys. Perhaps they were safe now?

They hoped so.

There was a small-town airport near the village, and the group, as stealthily as humanly possible, took a hike - literally. They took it slow and easy so as not to over-exert anyone.

They were disappointed to find that there were no flights planned for Nova Scotia.

Luckily, a rich man on a business trip,who didn't recognize them, took pity on them and offered to get them a jet for a good price. The team was ecstatic, not knowing that the businessman was, in fact, a friend of Tex's. This meant that they were unknowingly putting themselves in the hands of the enemy. Kai was unaware of the businessman's affiliation with his grandfather, also.

The plane ride was very quiet. Most of the time was spent, by all of them, staring out of the window. Occasionally, Tex would make a phone call on his cell, but he was either talking in code or speaking in a foreign language, because they could make no sense of what he was saying. Nor did they care, frankly. They were just ready for this crazy chase to end. Their hopes were pinned on getting to Canada. Mr. D had everything ready for them there, he had told them so himself, and they could live peacefully and safely until Voltaire was apprehended by the authorities.

Close to the end of the flight, as Tex was once again on the phone, Ray began to feel like something was wrong. He had supressed his negative opinions of Tex after the talk with Mr. D, but all of his distrust came flooding back. Something just wasn't right here...

Without knowing why, Ray dug around in his pack and withdrew his compass. "Kai!" he hissed acrossed the aisle, and showed him the proof that Tex was a traitor.

The needle was pointing in the wrong direction.

The boys' eyes locked, fearful.

"What's up, guys?" Max asked them. Tex was in the middle of a call once again. Ray whispered to him the news. Max gasped involuntarily, then glanced at Tex.

Tyson, dreading not to be involved in anything, inquired as to what was going on. Max explained to him the situation, and Ray showed him the compass, as well as a map, so Tyson could understand.

"Tex has been lying to us all this whole time!" Max commented. "He's totally been playin' Mr. D.!"

"No way!" he exclaimed. The others tried to hush him, not wanting Tex to discover that they knew. Tex took a quick, worried look at them, then resumed discussion on his cell in a more urgent tone and a lower voice.

Tyson reduced his volume to a whisper. "So that's why these people always knew where we were?"

"Yeah," Kai confirmed their worst fears. "And now he's about to deliver us right into Voltaire's waiting hands."

"I had the feeling there was something fishy about him!" Rayinformed them. "I can't believe I ignored it. And Mr. D trusted him, too!"

"We all did," Max reminded him.

Tyson looked out of the window and saw the Bey-Stadium that they had battled in during their World Tournament trip to Russia. He hadn't wanted to believe that Tex was bad - maybe Ray's compass was broken, or they read it wrong or something, but there was no denying it now. Tex had betrayed them all.

"This isn't Nova Scotia!"

"That's right, Tyson," Tex told him, snapping his cell phone shut. "Welcome back to Russia."

Kohari: I had planned from the beginning to end this chapter with a "This isn't Nova Scotia!" line, but I added a bunch ofstuff into the chapter. Ya know, I began this thing over two years ago as a one-shot. Then I received reviews telling me to continue and make it into a full-fledged story. Once I had begun that project, I thought I would write it and it would be over in a few months - boy, was I wrong. And now I've been at it for so long, it's hard to believe that it's almost done. Just a few more chapters to go before the end. It's kinda funny- you look forward to writing the ever-anticipated end to a fic, never realizing how much you're gonna miss it. It really is hard to end a story...I feel like a little piece of me is going to disappear when the time comes for me to change the status of this story to "Complete". Sorry to sound so sappy, guys. I just never thought of all this before now.

NOTE: You may be wondering where Kenny was during this entire chapter...well, I'm not gonna tell ya. Don't worry - I haven't forgotten him. He's not dead, though, rest assured. Wanna find out what happened to him? Review!

Proofreading Note: I did proofread a little, this time, but, as always, you may find mistakes - if you do, then let me know and I will fix them.

Thanks to you all! Tootles!