Mako was shocked. No one should be here. It's just him and Bolin, that's it. No Mom, no Dad. He stood up from off the couch. He looked to Bolin, who was drawing at the kitchen table.

Mako-"Bolin, how about you go to your room and do a puzzle for me."

Bolin-"Okay, which one do you want me to do."

Another knock. This time it was a bit louder.

Mako-"It doesn't matter. Just go into your room and stay there for a while. Don't come out till I say so."

Bolin realized that Mako was being serious and that he needed to leave. He nodded and went into his room. Mako walked to the door and stood on his tiptoes to look out the peephole. There was a tall, large, older man standing outside the door. He sighed and opened the door. The man was about 50 or so with salt and pepper hair and beard. He was wearing a suit and carried a briefcase. He gave Mako a crooked smile.

Mr. Chang- "I'm Mr. Chang. Are your parent's home kid?"

Mako-"It's just my Dad that lives here sir. He's uh… out."

Mr. Chang-"Well now is not the time for him to be gone. He owes me rent. 3 months worth. He hasn't mailed any in for a while and things are starting to add up. You better tell him to get 1,000 yuans together in two days or you guys are out of here. Got it kid?"

Mako-"Y-yes sir."

Mr. Chang- "Good. Remember: 1,000 yuans in two days or else."

Mako nodded and Mr. Chang slammed the door behind him. Mako walked back to the couch in a daze. 1,000 yuans, in two days?! He had never seen that much money, how was he going to get it? He sat down and put his head in his hands. Oh sprits, what was he going to do?

Mako-"No, no, no, no. What am I going to do?"

Bolin walked in from his bedroom with a worried look on his face. He walked over to Mako.

Bolin-"Mako, what's wrong?"

Mako-"Nothing, not now Bo."

Bolin-"But-"

Mako-"NOT NOW!"

Bolin dropped his head and went back to his room. Mako had never been mad at him before. His eyes started to tear up a bit. Mako thought and thought. He didn't know of any money in the house. They could earn money somehow. They where too young and he didn't know how to earn money. Also, Bolin couldn't know that there was anything wrong. Then he remembered: the bank. Dad always went to the bank when he needed money. He could go there! He would have to leave soon. He got off the couch and put on his heavy coat and snow boots. Then he yelled out to his brother.

Mako-"Bolin! Get your coat and boots on! We are going to the bank!"

Bolin walking in slowly with his head down. He sniffled and whipped his nose with his sleeve. Mako felt bad. He didn't know that he had hurt his brother's feelings.

Mako-"Oh, Bo. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings when I yelled at you. I was just a little mad, that's all."

Bolin-"Where you mad at me?"

Mako-"No, I was just mad. That happens sometimes and it's not your fault. I'm not mad at you at all."

Bolin-"Ok. Thanks Mako, I fell better now."

Mako-"Alright lets go to the bank."

They walked through the streets that where covered with a small layer of snow. They walked for a good thirty minuets or so until they found their way to the bank. They walked in and Mako was a little nervous. There was a large wooden desk divided into 5 office areas for the workers space in the middle of the room. They sat in the red velvet chairs to the left and waited for an available worker. They sat and sat and just when Bolin couldn't handle waiting anymore, they had a person open to help them. Mako walked up to the desk. The worker was a skinny lady with black hair pulled back into a tight bun high on top of her head. She had black rectangular glasses and tight red lips that seemed to never smile. She looked down at the boys as if they where a bug that needed to be squashed. Her pale green eyes seemed to pierce through Mako's soul. Bolin was scared as well and hid behind Mako. Mako stood on his tiptoes to look over the counter. He saw that the lady's name was Lilly on her nametag. Strange, he thought, she looked nothing like a beautiful flower.

Lilly-"What do you want? This is no place for kids."

Mako-"I would like some money, 1,000 yuans."

Lilly-"What is your account number?"

Mako-"Account number?"

Lilly-"Yes, the number of your account so I can get money out of it. Do you know what it is or not?"

Mako-"N-no ma'am. I don't. It's my Dad's account. He never told us a number."

Lilly-"Than there is nothing I can do now is there? NEXT!"

Author's note: Poor guys! What will happen? Read to find out! The next chapter is one of my favorites so be sure to fallow! Also make sure you review so I know what you guys think!