Chapter 2
Max POV
The cabin was much further than any of us had realised. We left the hotel early that morning, so early that we had breakfast on the bus taking us there, much to Tyson's disappointment who had been preparing himself for the buffet breakfast.
We drove through the mountains, the deeper we went through the mountains and the further it seemed we moved away from civilization.
Tyson and I spent the time playing cards and discussing a manga we had started to read, Tyson always had a lot to say about certain characters.
Ray was having a discussion with Mr Dickinson about what activities we would be able to have once we got to our destination. I overheard him mentioning that there was a town fifteen minutes away, a lake and some trails that we could walk or ski according to the weather.
The weather did not dubious, heavy grey clouds were following us as we made our way to the mountains.
"My dad says that he's going to take me on a dig when we get back", Tyson said as he shuffled the cards, getting ready for another game.
"That's awesome man. My mum said that I can come to the states, we're going to test out some new Beyblade theory which Emily came up with".
I wonder what everyone else is doing when we break up for the holidays after our team vacation?" asked Tyson, he was dealing the cards now, not really paying attention.
"I heard Ray is going home, to China", I answered as I watched Tyson carefully deal, the cards had started to slip and turn on our make shift table.
"Do you think Kai is going home?" I asked, as I glanced at our silent team captain.
Tyson shrugged, "Do you think he has family, besides you-know-who?"
I shrugged, I didn't know much about Kai's personal history, I had never asked about his family, where his mother and father where. I guess we could only assume that they were dead, since he never mentioned them and he was raised in that abbey.
"Maybe Mr D knows?" I wondered.
I got up to move to the front of the bus where they were situated, while we were in the middle and Kai sat in the back. As I moved the bus began to swerve from left to right and I fell on my back onto the floor of the bus, sliding along till I hit the end. The cards flew along with me.
When the bus settled, everyone was asking if anyone was hurt. The bus driver shouted something about something running into the middle of the road.
My head hurt, rubbed the back of it as I sat at the back of the bus, playing cards surrounding me. I looked up to see Kai staring down at me; he must have been sleeping because he looked confused.
I got up, then and looked at Kai whose expression was unreadable. He was holding something towards me; it was an upside down playing card. I took it and flipped it over, a jack of spades. Kai was looking straight at me now; quickly I gathered the cards together and headed back to Tyson, unsure of what had just occurred.
The cabin was HUGE!
We arrived at it shortly after the bus incident. It was a brick and wood cabin, very western in style. As he clambered out of the bus I was suddenly hit by the smell of trees and dew.
There were several steps that went onto the porch which had a bench and some chairs; the front door was old and solid wood.
Mr Dickinson led the way, we it was all open plan. The kitchen was straight ahead, which had an island with pans and things above, Mr Dickinson explained that it was all stocked up on food so we would probably only need to go into town for perishables like milk.
There then was the living room which had a large couch that spanned most of the room, it was so soft you almost couldn't get up when you sat down. There was also a rocking chair and a couple of smaller one seater couches. There was a large coffee table which was stocked with books and magazines. And what faced all of this wasn't the television on the wall, but the fireplace which I was really excited to light this evening.
There was also a study and a bathroom, upstairs there were four bedrooms, so we didn't have to share a room and for once I could sleep without listening to Tyson snoring.
We were so tired about getting up so early and traveling to the cabin we decided that tomorrow we would explore our surroundings.
Tyson who was starving needed food ASAP. Ray who is like our designated cook was busy making something. Tyson who was watching would comment once in a while, soon Ray would tell him to leave so that he could finish it up. It happened that way most times when Ray was cooking.
I sat on the bench outside on the porch, looking out at the forest, Mr Dickinson and the bus had left not long ago, he wanted to make sure that we were all settled in and had even explained the map of the area in case we got left.
The front door opened and Kai stepped out, his scarf was wrapped around his neck and extra turn, he also had a light jersey on.
"How's your head?" he asked, not even glancing at me.
"Its fine, thanks, not sore anymore".
He stood there for some time, before he began to move off the porch, I noticed care keys in his hands, he must be heading for the hidden garage to see if the car Mr Dickinson had left here was still working.
I suddenly stood and said, "Uh Kai".
He stopped, and glanced over at me, his mahogany eyes looking at me curiously.
"Uh…um…where's your family?"
Kai's eyes squinted, his lips suddenly pursed, "Gone".
"Your mother and father?" I asked; I don't know why I wanted confirmation.
"Especially my mother", he said and he continued to walk, disappearing around the house.
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