Ok, here's chapter 2. Everything still applies.

: Contact: (i.e. radio communication.)

…"""… Change in both time and place

Disclaimer: I only wish I did, just imagine how cool it would be to own your very own 'Bird?

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Karol had made her decision. Quickly running down to the front room, she slowed to an even pace before entering. She had almost four weeks to prepare, and she still hadn't decided who to take with her. And she had to reply by the next day. She would worry about that a little later. In the meantime, she could hear everyone gathered in the front room. Karol opted to sit next to Virgil on the sofa instead of stand in front of everyone. She was thankful at the moment for all the noise her family was making. Until Jeff said the words she had been dreading.

"So, Karol, have you made your decision?" Instant silence. Karol blushed and cursed her pale complexion.

"I-I have." Before continuing, she took a deep breath, calming herself down. "I have listened to what you all have said, and I have decided…" she decided to make them sweat a little- it was her punishment to them for not telling her that they had entered her without her permission.

"C'mon, Kit! The suspense is killing me here!" Gordon said finally. She allowed a smile to grace her face at how tense her family was. Finally, she chose to take pity on them.

"I have decided… to go." She felt that she had just won an award for something as her brothers erupted into cheering and applauding. She blushed again.

"Well, someone's gotta tell John," Jeff stated.

"That's easy- I'll tell him," Alan claimed.

"No, I will," Gordon protested.

"Well, I'm going up there in about three weeks anyway, so I'll tell him."

"I'll...tell him." Karol smiled sheepishly. The brothers looked at each other and shrugged. It made sense. She was the one who was going to do this after all.

"Ok, Karol. So now, all we need to do is see who is going to go with you." If she was honest, Karol had forgotten that John was coming down from Thunderbird 5. And two week's time. And so, her decision was made.

"Erm, if it's all the same to you, I'd like John to be there." Jeff smiled softly. And the others understood. They were twins, after all, and neither of them liked to be away from the other for too long.

"Ok, Kitten. That's fine with us." Scott winked at her, while the others hugged or patted her on the back.

"Ok, Kitten, when do you want to call John?" Jeff asked.

"Well, now, if it's all the same to you, dad." Jeff chuckled. His daughter may be shy, but she could be quite forward when she needed to be.

"Alright, Karol." Flicking the switch that opened the link between the Island and the Satellite, Jeff beckoned Karol over. Only a couple of seconds past before John replaced his portrait.

: Oh, hi dad. How's everything down there?:

"Everything's fine, John. Although, Karol wants to talk to you." He turned to everyone else. "Ok, lets leave them to it." He ushered them all out, smiling at his daughter. She smiled back before sitting on his desk, facing her twin.

:Heya there, Kitten. How are you?:

"I'm good, John. How's it all up there?"

:Ah, pretty lonesome really. Don't tell, but I'll be glad when I'm back on Terra Firma.: Karol laughed. :So, what do you want to talk to me about?: Karol sighed, making herself comfortable.

"Well, thanks to Gordon, I'm now playing at the opening of the New World Theatre in Nova Scotia."

:You are? Good for you, Kitten! I'm proud of you.: He smiled. Karol blushed a little.

"Thanks, John. I was wondering, what with you coming down in a few weeks and all, if you wanted to join me? The invitation states that I can take only one other person. And it's only for the weekend. And, you know me; I don't exactly want to go alone." John seemed to contemplate it for a moment before looking back at her with a smile.

:I'd love to go with you, Kitten.: Karol couldn't help the smile from running across her face. John was going to come with her. It was great!

"Thanks John! You're the best twin brother ever!" John laughed.

:Ok, ok, don't make my head swell. So when is it?:

"20th of September at 7:30pm."

:Ok. That's great. You can count on me, Kit. Right, I'd better get going. I'm monitoring a radio broadcast at the moment. I think it could be something.:

"Ok. Thanks John. I'll see you soon!" They said their goodbyes before the portrait returned. Feeling better than she had, Karol vacated the lounge to begin practice.

"Well, I guess John said he'd go with her, huh Gordon?" Alan asked, peeking round the corner.

"Yep, certainly seems that way." They looked at each other and smiled, deciding to let their father and the others know.

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Up in the space station, John smiled. It felt like it had been forever since he had seen his family, but it felt even more so that he had last seen his sister. The unexpected call from home had startled him, and he had to admit, he had been worried when Jeff said that Karol wanted to talk to him. The request had been unanticipated, but not entirely surprising. It had been a while since he had done anything together with his twin while he was on shore leave, so this would be nice. Writing the date down in his diary, he went back to monitoring the calls.

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All Karol did the next three weeks, when she wasn't needed on rescues, was practice. Every piece of music she knew, she went over until she got it perfectly right. In fact, her brothers were beginning to think she was becoming obsessed.

"Hey Kit, you coming outside? You stay in that room of yours anymore and you're going to get even paler than you already are!" Gordon constantly teased. Not that it worked. She stayed in her room right up until the day John was coming home. Then and only then did she take a break.

"Oh, hey, look she exists!" Alan teased, earning a punch to the arm for his troubles, courtesy of Gordon

"Stop taking over my role of troublemaker. I'm still here, you know!" Karol simply chuckled.

"Sorry guys. I guess I got myself too wound up about it. Once this is all over, I'll back to my old self again."

"That's great, but we still won't see enough of you. You always lock yourself away up there." She smiled sheepishly. "Anyway, I'm heading off in a bit. Think you can give your little brother some of your time?" Alan pouted playfully. Karol laughed, rubbing his hair affectionately.

"Always, Al, always." She chuckled as he straightened his hair out again.

"Say, Kit, take care of yourself out there, ok? And good luck with the concert. You'll be brilliant, I know you will. Call it 'little brother's intuition'." Karol laughed again, pulling the astronaut into an embrace.

"I will, Al, I promise. And you take care of yourself up there. Don't get too bored." It was Alan's turn to laugh this time.

"What ever you say, Kitty." He grinned playfully. He knew what was coming next.

"Oh, you really did not just call me that did you?" He laughed, already starting to run. "Alan!!" Karol ran after him. It really didn't matter that Alan was younger; Karol was faster than he gave her credit for. Within seconds, she was on him, dragging him down into the pool with her. They immerged completely drenched.

"Karol! I've gotta go in these!"

"Well, you shouldn't call me 'Kitty', should you?" She grabbed him again, this time pulling him into an embrace. "Be careful, ok?"

"Yeah, you too. And take care of John. I don't think he's ever been anywhere else before."

"You are cheeky today, aren't you?"

"It's only because he knows he's going away for a month. He thinks he can get away with it," Scott joked. He took one look at the pair before just shaking his head. "Speaking of which, come on, Al, let's not keep him waiting."

"Right, Scott." They headed inside.

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The youngest had dried off, changed clothes and said his goodbyes in minutes and was on his way to Thunderbird 5. Karol was once again practicing, only this time she wasn't alone. Virgil sat at the piano, playing a piece while she either followed or harmonised with it. Pretty soon, the house was filled with the sound of a piano and violin duet. Gordon Jeff and Tin Tin sat beside the pool, listening to them play.

"Well, one thing's for sure, you never need a radio with those two around," Gordon joked. Jeff laughed to, finding the music to be very relaxing.

"I think Karol plays beautifully. I don't know what she's so worried about."

"Well, she never has been one for attention. I think that's what upset her the most, Gordon."

"Yeah, I guess so. Well, it'll turn out alright, so long as she doesn't freak out."

"Why, has she done that before?"

"Oh yeah, she ran out of the music hall once. We all had to go looking for her. And funnily enough, we found her, sat outside in the sun with the violin playing the most beautiful music I'd ever heard."

"Save the stories for now, we'd better get back in. Thunderbird 3 will be back shortly." As if on cue, the radio alert sounded.

"Speak of the devil."

"Dad, Thunderbird 3 is coming in," Karol announced. She had clearly answered the call.

"Alright, Kit, thanks for letting me know." They watched as the great spaceship entered the final stages of landing. The family could almost feel the excitement as Karol anticipated her twin's arrival. Within moments of him entering the lounge, she had pounced on him, almost making him topple over, much to the humour of everyone else. She was definitely glad he was back.

"I'm happy to see you too, Kitten," he joked, pulling her closer.

Of course, after a while, Karol felt she was being selfish and let him talk to the rest of the family. Besides, she would have her twin brother all to herself in a week's time.

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And that's chapter 2. Hope you all enjoyed it. I wasn't too sure with it myself, and yes, I know nothing's happening yet. Give it chance. Thanks for reading, guys. Once again, constructive criticism is welcome.