Hi people, sorry I uploaded this chapter twice still getting used to this and accidently uploaded chapter 1 again.

Just wanted to say thank you to the light shadow, taijiya mizu and kiki ling for their advice on how to upload and TalaTati19 for all your help.

I wasn't going to upload this chapter so early but wanted to because it's my birthday. Woooo!!!! So the next chapter won't be up until late april/early may because I have exams.

Hope you enjoy.

Disclaimers the same as chapter 1

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Chapter 2

Ray's Dad – Shen

Ray's mum – Catilyn

Ray had just ran out of the medical centre and started down one of the several paths that led people around the village. He had to find the village elders and they were usually at the elder's hut, which housed all that is spiritual about the village. It has many old stories about the village's past and it also was where Drigger used to be kept before it was passed on to Ray by Lee's grandfather, Elder Zae. Just as Ray was about to turn another pathway, he heard his name being called for the second time that day.

"Ray, where are you going in such a hurry? Your class has already finished," Lee shouted at him as the White Tigers ran up to Ray. "How is lover-boy?"

"I need to see him, Lee; I need to go to Russia." Ray said as he started running again.

"Ray, what's wrong?" Lee said trying to catch up to Ray.

"Why do you have to go every time Kai says so, Ray? Why do you let him boss you around? Can't you just ignore him and stay with me." Mariah whined, but Ray just ignored her, speeding up once he saw the Elder's hut coming to view in the distance. Ray burst through the doors, apparently disrupting tea time.

"Hello, young ones. Did you want some tea?"

"Elders', Ray wants to leave our village again because of his precious boyfriend." Mariah told them glaring at Ray.

"Now Ray," started Lee's grandfather, Zae. "What is this about you wanting to leave?"

"It's Kai. He's sick and -."

"Oh I'm sure wittle Kai can get over a wittle cold all by himself. I mean he lives in Russia for goodness sake" Mariah interrupted.

"No, it's not that, I -."

"Now Ray, I am sure he will be just fine. Why don't you have some tea to calm your nerves?" Zae said, pouring some tea.

"Will you just listen? I don't think he's sick, I think he's -."

"Well there you go Ray," Lee interrupted, taking a sip of tea that the elders were handing out. "You just said he's not sick. You are just exaggerating because you miss him."

"I THINK KAI IS PREGNANT WITH MY CHILD!" Ray screamed at the top of his lungs. Opening his eyes Ray saw everyone was staring at him.

"HE'S WHAT?" Mariah shrieked.

"Everybody, everybody calm down, just calm down." Elder Zae said thankfully as the whole room died down to a few hushed whispers and Mariah mumbling to herself. "Now Ray, everyone, let's sit down so we can discuss this rationally". Everyone sat down in a circle on the floor. Gary and Kevin looked rather excited, Lee looked as though he had gone into shock and Mariah sat their glaring between Ray and the cup of tea in her hand, the cup almost crumbling under her anger. "Now Ray, would you please explain".

"Well Tala, Kai's friend he is staying with, called while I was teaching my class. He said that Kai had collapsed outside his room and had a fever. When I talked to him, he said that he had been feeling tired, throwing up and has a lot of backaches a lot. And then when I talked to Master Tao he said that Kai is probably pregnant. Then when I rang Kai up and told him he just, he kind of, ummm........."

"He what Ray?"

"He laughed. But he doesn't understand. I never told him that Neko-jins can get male's pregnant. I'm worried that he is going to do something, and lose the baby" Ray said on the verge of tears.

"Alright Ray listen to me. The elders and I need to discuss this matter thoroughly. But we will get back to you soon".

"But -"

"Ray, we need to discuss this so please do not do anything rash and leave". Ray stood up and walked out of the hut.

For the third time that day Lee and the White Tigers ran up to Ray.

"Ray, you're not going to leave again are you?" Lee asked.

"Only if they make the wrong decision Lee." Ray answered while glaring at the floor.

Lee just sighed. "Ok, but we will come back to your house and wait for the decision with you".

"Thanks Lee".

Ray and the White Tigers walked to Ray's home where Ray opened the door. The entrance opened into a big room with several seats arranged around a fireplace that was currently out. There were numerous bookcases that had many books, scrolls, ornaments and a table in the corner for dining. "Mum, Dad I'm home, the White Tigers are with me. Is that ok?" Ray shouted throughout the house.

A man walked into the room, "Of course, it's ok son. Is everything alright?"

"We're fine Dad". Ray's father was dressed in brown pants with traditional black shoes, the same as Ray wore, and a long sleeved dark blue tunic with white at the bottom of each sleeve. He had hazel cat eyes like all Neko-jins and black hair that went down to his upper back, with brown bangs cut at the front.

"Are you sure Ray? You look a bit pale". Shen asked, putting his hand over Ray's forehead to check for a fever.

Ray moved his father's hand away. "I'm fine Dad; we're going upstairs to my room." And with that Ray walked away motioning his friends to follow, which they did. Shen sighed and walked back into the kitchen. In there was a woman chopping up vegetables. She had long black hair similar to Ray's but tied up in a plait, and she was wearing a long fitted pink Chinese dress (similar to a tunic just long and more like a dress). Shen went to stand next to her and stated to help her chop up some vegetables.

"I think there might be something wrong with Ray, Catilyn."

"I am sure he is fine Shen, he is just upset about missing his boyfriend. They have not seen each other in just over two months".

"That Kai must be some guy." Shen said as they carried on preparing for dinner.

The evening went very slow for Ray. The White Tigers eventually went home when it was getting late but made Ray promise not to disappear. Ray ate his dinner in complete silence and trudged up to bed straight after for a restless night of sleeping, worrying his parents to no end. Ray just wanted to be with Kai.

Ray awoke the next morning to the sun shining in his face where he had left the curtains open. Ray could hear the birds chirping and feel the gentle breeze. He could hear voices downstairs and just decided to roll over, but he could still hear those annoying voices downstairs.

"Master Tao, Elder Zae, to what do we owe the pleasure." Ray bolted upright at the mentions of the two names as his mother answered the door. He jumped out of his bed and ran down the stairs arriving just when Elder Zae and Tao sat down.

"Master Tao, Elder Zae what have you decided?"

"Decided? Ray what is going on?" Catilyn said. Ray just looked at his mother with fear in his eyes.

"Catilyn dear, why don't you go and help Shen in the garden, we really need to talk to Ray" Zae said, trying to calm the situation. Catilyn looked at Ray worriedly before leaving while Ray took a seat opposite the others.

"Now Ray" started Tao, "I have consulted many medical scrolls and books, and we really think Kai is pregnant so we need to talk to him as soon as possible."

"This is why Master Tao and I, as well as the White Tigers, have decided to accompany you to Russia so we can sit down with Kai to discuss this whole situation. We have also contacted Mr. Dickenson and asked him if we could have tickets to Russia which he said we have to pick up from the airport. We will be leaving tomorrow."

"Really?" Ray said excitedly. "Thank you so much. I need to go and pack. I cannot wait to see Kai again."

"Hang on a second Ray," Tao interrupted. "I really think you should tell your parents about this. They need to know what's going on. If we are correct this is going to be their grandchild after all".

Ray just sat there nodding, realizing the challenge he has in having to tell his parents. Elder Zae and Master Tao let themselves out while Ray went upstairs to take a shower.

When he came back downstairs, he saw his mother and father sitting on one of the sofas talking but they immediately stopped once he walked downstairs and sat himself in front of them. "Umm, Mum, Dad I have something important I need to tell you".

"Are you ill? Are you hurt? You not in trouble are you? Please tell me you are not on drugs. Oh Ray, how could you be so irresponsible. You should have never left the village, all those bad influences." Catilyn became more hysterical as more thoughts popped into her head.

"Catilyn dear, calm down and let our Ray speak." Shen said calmly nodded to Ray to indicate he could continue.

"Well you know Kai and I have been dating and the last time I saw him was about two months ago right?" His parents just nodded. "Well I got a phone call from his friends the Demolition Boys saying he had collapsed and was sick."

"Oh, the poor dear. Is he alright?" Catilyn asked.

"Well, that's what I need to tell you. Master Tao and Elder Zae have come to the conclusion that he is pregnant." Ray explained.

Shen and Catilyn just stared at Ray blinking. "I am going to get a grandchild. I am going to be a grandma, oh Ray this is fantastic news!!!!" Catilyn squealed bouncing over to Ray and hugging him tightly.

"Mum can't breathe!!" Ray gasped and Catilyn loosened her hold but refused to let go. Shen gave a heavy sigh gaining a serious look on his face.

"Ray don't you think you are a bit young to have a child? I mean you are only seventeen and Kai is sixteen from what you have told me. It just seems a bit young to start a family. I mean how are you going to be able to cope financially? And then there is the issue of marriage".

"I know Dad, we are young, but I mean, we don't even know if Kai is pregnant until we go to visit him and then he might not be. I am really scared that he will not want the baby and I don't know how we are going to be able to afford a baby. I make some money from the beyblade matches and I don't know if he will want to get married."

"Hang on do you mean you are leaving again Ray?" Asked Catilyn.

"Only for a couple of weeks. Me, the White Tigers, Master Tao and Elder Zae are going to talk to Kai in person so that he will understand. But I will be back soon with Kai so then you can meet him."

"Okay then, but you be careful and look after Kai and my grandchild."

"It's not that I disagree with this Ray," Shen began. "But I am just worried about you. It will be nice to have a little baby around and to finally meet the man who has made you so happy, but I can't help but worry. Did you want us to come with you to tell Kai?"

"No, I think there are enough people coming and I don't want to stress Kai anymore with meeting his boyfriends parents, if that is ok."

"Of course it is Ray, but if you need anything at all, all you have to do is ask and I and your mother will do all we can to help." Shen said smiling at his wife who nodded in agreement. Just then Catilyn jumped up and started rummaging through some draws while Ray and his Dad stared at her unexpected movements. Moments later she pulled a necklace. It had a gold plait imprinted with a tiger on it and it was held by a black braid.

"Here take this." Catilyn said placing the necklace into Ray's hand. "It is a family heirloom. The tiger on the front represents protection. We pass it down to those in the family who are carrying a child. It is supposed to protect the mother and unborn child and if Kai is pregnant it will protect him and keep him safe as well as your child. We want you to take it and give it to him. Think of it as our way of helping."

"Thanks mum."

"Right. Now with that let me go help you pack. You have a long journey ahead of you" Catilyn said, pulling Ray up and towards the stairs.

"Now the hard part is telling Kai" Ray thought.

Thank you for reading. Hope you all enjoyed it. Sorry no Kai but he will definitely be in next chap.

Sorry for any mistakes and I welcome all advice.

Bye till next time