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Mission Accomplished…. Chapter 5
After the show, Kevan went inside counting the money looking at it with greedy eyes. Leaving the boys to rest outside.
"WOW!!!!! All this in one night! The boys really did well tonight." He pulled a little amount of money and put it on the table and kept the rest in his own wallet. "This'll be for the brats' food"
IN THE OTHER TENT:
Tala smiled at Kai who sat in the corner patting his red parrot'sfeathers
"You were great today Kai! I am sure sir that Boris was watching and he's VERY proud of you!"
Kai looked at him and smiled "I don't know what would I do without you, Tyson and Max. You're the greatest friends anyone would dream of"
"Awwww Kai! You are great too!" Rei said "but it hurts me that you didn't say my name with them." And faked a tear
Kai smiled gently at Rei "you are VERY special Rei"
They all smiled happily that Kai was feeling a bit better, but Kevan decided that it's time to ruin this perfect moment by coming in
"I want one of you to take the money and buy dinner for yourselves."
"I will!" Max said happily "I'll buy some K.F.C "just as it came it went, his smile disappeared. Kevan didn't give them enough money "we need more money sir Kevan"
Kevan eyes narrowed "give the money back. BRAT!"
Max returned the money with fear in his eyes
"I'll buy the food!" Kevan said "you brats stay here" then left
"Everything is going change after Sir Boris's death" Tyson said and Tala glared at him
"Someone's there" Kai said looking at the entrance of the tent. Tala held his knife and frowned
"Show yourself before I throw you with this. And believe me I am good with knives so don't get your hopes up I will NOT miss you"
"AWWW that's a very warm reception Ivanov, I feel loved!" a voice said that had sarcasm dripping from it as a leaky faucet
"BRYAN!" Rei shouted then ran to his boyfriend's waiting arms failing to notice the amused grin on Tala's face and the funny look's Tyson and Max were giving him
"So that's your boy toy Rei? You sure know how to pick them" Tala said smirking while making Rei blush and Bryan glare.
Bryan looked at them and had a smug grin on his face at the confused looks they were giving him
"Hey guys! This is Bryan. My boyfriend" Rei said
Tyson only nodded dumbfounded "ah!" while Max smiled and Tala kept on his amused smirk. Kai was still with Dranzer in the corner looking spaced out.
"Bryan! I know you already know them but this is Tyson" he said pointing at him "Max and Tala" he turned to the corner "and this is…" he sighed when he saw that Kai was in that state again "this is Kai"
Bryan nodded and went to Kai "I am sorry for your loss"
Kai nodded "thanks!" he then turned to Rei "your boyfriend is a nice guy Rei."
"I know he is" Rei said with a dreamy look on his face and a smile then turned to Bryan "let's go? I want to show you Drigger" Bryan nodded and left with him.
Tyson sighed "what is Rei thinking? If sir Kevan finds out, he'll kill him"
"I'll make sure to tell him that" Tala said and turned to Kai to talk to him
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Voltaire stared at the big picture. He sighed "Alexander! I can't believe you did this." He looked at the handsome young man's eyes in the picture "you married a slut from the lower class and destroyed your family. Look at how you end up! Dead. Your son looks just like you, you know?" he smiled softly then frowned "but he has his mother's eyes, that crimson color. The color of blood. It was the eyes of your wife that you loved so much. The reason of your death." His eyes narrowed "that slut"
He dialed a few numbers and waited
"Yes Milord?" answered the voice of Kevan
"Where the hell are you?"
"I am buying food for the boys sir!" he answered in a nervous tone. He was afraid that Voltaire already found out that he hasn't killed Kai yet
"Is the job done?"
"Huh? Ah! Y-yes Milord. At the same day you ordered"
Voltaire smirked "good! I don't want any surprises "he decided to play along
"Yes my lord!" answered Kevan then hung up. He sighed "how can a little brat be a threat? That old man is losing his mind" he smirked "who cares? As long as he pay's me and he doesn't know that Kai is still alive then everything well be perfect" he walked home
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Bryan kissed Rei passionately until air became an issue "do you want to meet Drigger?"
Bryan smiled and nodded letting Rei lead him to where Drigger's cage was "hey there!" Bryan said to the white tiger which roared and ran to Rei licking his face
He laughed "HE looks like a dog more than a tiger" Bryan's laugh ceased when both Rei and Drigger glared at him "I… I didn't mean to offend anyone" he said nervously.
They stayed together for a while, talking about the circus and training. Rei failed to notice how Bryan insisted on knowing every single thing about the circus and the people too. Soon, they heard someone call for them
"Rei! I suggest that you and Bryan say goodbye since Kevan is going to be here soon." Rei turned to see Tala standing in front of them and glaring at Bryan who nodded and turned to Rei
"Alright! I think it's time for me to take my leave, I don't want you to get in trouble kitten" then looked at Tala and back at Rei "or any of you. But take this" he handled Rei a card "my phone number and address. When you're bored or need some loving . Call or stop by I am always happy to see or hear you"
Rei blushed then nodded smiling "it's a date!" Bryan smiled and left Rei and Tala inside
"Kitten?" Tala said and raised an elegant eyebrow, Rei just blushed and Tala let out an amused chuckle." REI!!! I want you to be careful. I have a feeling that Bryan is after something more than just you " Tala said in a surprisingly serious tone Rei frowned
"Tala I love you as a brother "
"awwww! only like a brother am hurt kitty"
Rei frowned at the nickname "kitty?"
"Will yeah I can't call you kitten it's already taken, but kitty will be mine alone" Tala said with a shrug.
Rei just smiled and said "your hopeless, now as I was saying when I was so kindly interrupted I dislike the idea you have that people from the outside are all up to something, It's as if you think that we're the only people to be trusted "
Tala shook his head and sighed "I just want you to be careful I don't want to see you get hurt" then he paused and took Rei's hand "let's go. I am sure that Kevan is back and I am hungry!" Rei nodded and left
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"One slice of bread and a bowl of soup for everyone. There's no need for fancy food and the sweets you eat after every successful show" Kevan said to the boys who sat on the table with wide eyes looking at the poor choice of food that was placed in front of them "now start eating Cuz you have to sleep. Tomorrow you'll start the new training program."
"Man! And I was hoping we'll order pizza this time "Tyson whispered to Max then they both started to eat.
"I refuse to eat this prison food even hospital's have better food than this" Tala said pushing his dish to the side. He didn't want to cause trouble, but he wanted his share of the money and eats whatever he wants. But Kevan seemed to not like the idea
"Then don't. You can go to sleep hungry for ALL I CARE" Tala shrugged and left his friends who ate in silent
"What's that?" Kevan said hearing something "you stay here. I'll go and check it out "he said then left.
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Miguel walked between the tents. He felt lost "why did I tell Cloud to leave?" he wondered an kept walking
"Hey you!" he heard someone "what are you doing here?"
He turned to see none other than Kevan, the manager of the circus. He forced a smiled
"Mr. Kevan! Just the person I was looking for!" Kevan eyes narrowed. He continued "I want your autograph. You are the best circus manager EVER."
Kevan smiled proudly "thank you young man. Where do I sign?"
Miguel quickly pulled his little note and pen and gave them to Kevan who signed "umm… can I meet Kai please! He is my favorite. I want to take a picture with him"
"Your favorite you say? Well, I am afraid you can't see him right now. The circus kids do not sign free. You'll have to pay to see him"
Miguel nodded "of course. Is fifty dollars enough?" when Kevan nodded he pulled a fifty dollar bill and handed it to him.
"Follow me!" he said to Miguel who nodded and followed.
They entered a small tent and Miguel saw all the circus kids clearing the table which he assumed that was where they ate dinner
"Did you clean up everything?" Kevan asked and they nodded "good! Now I want you to all to go to sleep" they all walked towards the door staring at Miguel as they left. However, Kevan caught Kai's arm "you'll stay" Kai nodded and Kevan turned to Miguel "do you have a camera or should I bring mine?"
Miguel pulled his note and pen and gave them to Kai then turned to Kevan " no Mr. Kevan. I didn't bring my camera" Kevan nodded and left
"Who are you?" Kai asked in a bored tone
"I am Miguel! I watched you perform. You were awesome! Um, can I have your autograph please?" when Kai started to sign, Miguel said "Kai! I want to ask you a few questions." He didn't even wait for Kai to answerer "what do you remember about your parents?"
Kai looked at him for a while "I don't remember my mother, but my father died a week ago
"I am sorry for your lose. But actually I was talking about your real parents." He sighed "Kai! Do you remember being with another parent, or even a grandfather?" Kai titled his head in confusion and Miguel decided to explain "I work in the Hiwatari mansion. Do you know the Hiwatari family?"
"The rich family? That man named Voltaire?" Kai asked and Miguel nodded
"I think… I think that your related to him, I saw a-" he was interrupted when he heard Kevan's voice
"I brought the camera. However, you'll have to pay to have the picture. It should be another 50 dollars, but since you paid before I'll make it 45 dollars" Miguel sighed and gave him the money. Kevan took the picture and then showed him the way "it's always a pleasure meeting a fan."
'Yeah right! I am sure.. The pleasure to see the money you bastard. 95 dollars just to see someone and take a picture with him' Miguel faked a smile "no, the pleasure is mine." He said then left.
'I can't believe that he doesn't remember. Maybe I was wrong. Maybe he's not Voltaire grandson. But.., his name is Kai. And he looks exactly like the kid in the picture. It can't be a coincidence could it?? !' he smiled 'I know a way I can prove it. I'll put everything in its place. Arresting Voltaire is going to be a piece of cake when hens grandson joins the game' he headed home for a well deserved rest.
"Today was fun!" he mumbled while lying on his bed "but tomorrow everything will be revealed, and it'll be more fun than ever" he closed his eyes and off to dream land.
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The Next day…
Tala was pissed off.
He tried his best to ignore it, but he was pissed off and hungry. Not to mention that his friend's were tired.
"Let's face it. Sir Boris's death is our end." Tyson said and Max nodded
"But guys, Kevan is Kai's uncle" Rei said. His voice held some hope
"Yeah Kai. Why don't you go talk to him? He'll listen. Your he's only family he's got." Tyson said"
Kai looked at them for a while then nodded "alright! Lunch is in an hour. I'll talk to him then"
They all nodded.
Lunch was boring, or that's how Tyson described it. He kept on poking on the dish while Max was pouting. Rei, Tala and Kai ate silently. When they finished, Tyson suggested that they go practice to leave Kai to talk with his uncle without interruption .
"What did you want boy?" Kevan asked with a hard tone looking at Kai who cleared his throat and started
"Uncle Kevan. The last show, we did a great job. And we… I mean my friends and I … we deserve our share of the money. I mean, my father used to give us the money. Not all of it but we all share it" he stopped when he saw his uncle's eyes narrow
"What are you trying to say boy?" Kevan asked with a voice burning with rage "you want to take the money?"
"Not all of it just ...-"
"SHUT UP!" Kevan shouted " you ungrateful brat. I take you in, give you a place to stay and warm bed at night and this is the thanks I get?"
"I am grateful for all you've done. All I asked is to give me what's mine. I don't want something that's not min-" Kevan stood up and slapped across the face . And then he pulled him up by the collar "listen you brat. You will do what I say or you'll find yourself living on the street and selling your body to the highest bidder"
Kai's eyes narrowed "NO!!! My friends and I worked hard for the money. It's ours, we want what we deserve"
"You want what you deserve?" he said in dangerous silent tone "I'll give you what you deserve" he grabbed Kai by his hair to the training tent and threw him on the floor in front of all of them. They all gasped when they saw him kick Kai in the gut. Then he walked towards Drigger's cage
"NO!" Rei screamed in realization when he saw Kevan take the whip that Rei uses when he trains with his tiger. He ran to stop Kevan but the other threw Rei in Drigger's cage and locked it "no! Don't! Please don't" Rei begged but the only answer he got was silence.
He whimpered when he heard the whip hit his best friend. Drigger sat beside him trying to comfort him. Tala on the other hand was about to jump on Kevan and kill him, but Tyson held him back worried that Tala will get whipped as well while Max started sobbing.
Kai cried out in pain when the whip made contact with his bare skin. He curled into a ball trying to ease the pain but to no avail. After a long season of pain and whipping, Kevan turned to the others "let this be a lesson …" he kicked Kai" to all of you. Anyone who even thinks about talking back to me will be treated the same, do you understand?"
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"DO YOU!!!!?"
"YES SIR!" they all shouted the answer. He gave them one last glare and left.
Tyson walked towards the cage and opened it, while Tala ran to Kai. Soon, there was Tyson and Rei on Kai's side
"Kai! I'm sorry! It's ALL my fault" Rei said sobbing
"let him rest" Tala said "he needs it" they all nodded and helped Kai to his bed
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"Richard!" Miguel called to the guy holding a cup of coffee "let me take this to Voltaire-sama's office. I need to talk to him about something"
Richard nodded and gave it to him he thanked him and left. Miguel sighed and walked towards the office and knocked, after he heard a voice call "come in" he entered
"Your coffee sir" he said politely
"You? What happened to Richard?" Voltaire asked, not really caring about Richard but more curious
"I asked him to bring the coffee to you. Sir. I always wondered why you live alone?" he asked as he placed the coffee in front of Voltaire
"Because I don't have any family. Isn't that obvious?" Voltaire asked in a mocking tone
Miguel looked at the laptop "what's with the red circle?" he asked faking curiosity
Voltaire cleared his throat "that… that's my grandson... I think that he's still alive, but I can't find him" he smiled a sad smile "maybe I am living an illusion because I miss him! Maybe he is dead and I am just imagining that he's alive!"
Miguel eyes softened, then he spoke "but yesterday I saw a guy who looked like this kid. But he was older"
"You did?" Voltaire forgot his laptop and turned to Miguel "where?"
"At that circus. I think it was Balcov Circus. His name was Kai"
Voltaire nodded "you are a great help my son. What's your name?"
"Vincent" Voltaire nodded
"Vincent! I want to ask you question about Kai. Ok?" Miguel nodded and started talking about Kai when he finished talking, Voltaire pulled out his cell phone
"I'll call my secretary and ask him to find me the number of this Balcov man. I am going to get my grandson to his right place. In his grandfather's mansion."
Miguel nodded "glad to be a little helps sir." He bowed and left smiling 'everything is going according to plan. Voltaire is finally going to retrieve his lost grandson. This is the perfect time to spy on him using the little guy. My plan will not fail. I know now how to take that rich bastard to jail'
Little did he know that Voltaire also has his own plan, and he has no idea how dangerous Voltaire's plans are...
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Alright guys, that's chapter 5. Update will be a little late since my exams are in a week. I need to study more, beside my laptop just decided to get bitchy and it started to shut down and restart by its own . But I am still going to type (slowly) but surely. I'll keep on sacrificing 15 or 10 minutes off my sleep " you know what they say sacrifice the one to save the whole" and type to update a little fast.
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