Chapter 21: Who Kai Really Is

It was the day before Elias' birthday. I talked with Rin and made sure the preparations were ready. "Yeah mine are ready. What time is he supposed to get here?" "He said he would be here by noon tomorrow. So about 12:00 or a little after." "OK sounds good. It's a good thing he is hanging with his friends overnight at their place. Gives us time to get things ready." "Hehe. Yeah." Then she gave me a kiss on the cheek and I said, "What was that for?" "For being you. Also for doing this for Elias." "He is my brother too. Don't forget that." "Yeah I know." "How much more do you need done Rin? Do you need any help?" "No I'm fine thanks. I just need to do some finishing touches then I am done and we can spend time together." "Sounds like fun."

"Ok well I should be able to get done with work around 3:00 tomorrow. Could you do the introduction for me please?" "Yes Kai. I will." "Thank you so much. What about your babysitting job?" "Oh she said I could take the two kids with me, since I told her it was my brothers birthday." "Oh good."

The following day I went to work and got the hang of stuff and helped out Elektra when I could. "Hey Elektra? Are you, Sea and Kairi going to make it to Elias' birthday part at home?" "As far as I know Sea plans on making it." "Ok cool." So we finished off work and I headed home.

When I finally got home, I saw a man I was assuming was Tony hawk. "You must be Kai." "Yes and your Tony Hawk right?" "Yes I am. Your brother is a cool dude."

"I guess he can be at times." So we all hung out got some pictures with Tony. "Oh are you guys going to go skateboarding later with Tony?" "Yeah we are." Said Elias. "Mind if I join? I know a few tricks." "Yeah sure Kai." Said Elias. "Hey mom, Rin, I'm going to skateboarding with Elias and his friends later with Tony." "Ok have fun. Be careful." Said mom.

A little while later we decided to go Skateboarding with everyone. There was a nice skateboarding area we decided to head too. We were excited to show Tony. Well Elias was more excited than I was.

So I showed them some of my tricks and I was getting "Cool Man Gotta show me that trick Sometime!" Then it was Tony's turn. He showed off for Elias and his buddies. They were giving him comments. Everyone was having fun then it was time for dinner. So we headed back.

I was lagging behind and Elias saw. "Hey you ok man?" "Yeah you go ahead. I'll be there in a few. I have something to do." "Ok don't take too long." So he ran back to the others and headed home. I however decided to go to Cliff and Kaia's captain's ship.

"Hey guys." "Oh hey big bro." Said Aiden. "What brings you here?" "Oh nothing thought I would visit. Where is Cliff and Kaia?" Then Fury came by and said, "Oh mom and dad are in the office." "Thanks I need to talk to them about something."

I knocked on the Captains door, (knock Knock) "Come in." Said the Captain. I came in and said "Hey guys. I know I should be at the party, but I had to talk to you about something. I noticed strange things that are happening to me lately like a surge of power flowing through me. Am I not fully human myself? Captain do you also know something about this?" "I'll tell what. Why don't you have fun at the party, then tomorrow come by before work. We will explain the situation ok?" said Cliff. "Yes sir." So I left and headed for home.

As I was heading home, I had a bad feeling that I was being followed. I turned around and no one was there. When I turned back around I saw Pisces. "Dude you scared the crap out of me! Hey Pisces? Did you feel that bad feeling someone is following us?" "Yeah I did. That's why I came looking for you to make sure you were ok." "You think its safe to go back home? I don't want to put them in danger." "Yeah I'm sure it is. If not we are here right?" "Yeah I guess." "OK good. Its cake time now. We are waiting for you." "Ok I'm coming." So we brisk walked home.

We finally got home and I was more afraid than ever. We got inside and all was well with everyone there. I stayed until they sang happy birthday, then I said, "Sorry guys. I'm going to head out early. I'm not feeling so good." Elias came over to me and saw my face was pale. "You really are pale. Are you all right?" "Yeah I will be. See you guys tomorrow. Oh and Tony? Thanks for coming to see my brother." "Yeah sure. Feel better soon." "Thanks man." So I headed out. I just used my house as a cover up and checked out what was up.

I went to an open space that was away from people. "Ok I know you are out there! Who the hell are you people! Show yourselves!" I some people show themselves and I was surrounded. This gave me a sort of Déjà vu like when I was 9 or 10 this happened. "What do you people want? Do you work for my parents? If so they already dealt with me." Then someone who I assumed was the leader came near me. "Haha You think we work for those bastards? They screwed our lives up. No we are here to save your life. We are here to take you back home." "Does this have to do with what I really am? Kaia and Cliff said they would explain everything to me in the morning. Then I will make my decision. Until then, please leave me alone. Go stay with Kaia and the boys." "We will be waiting for your response Kai." Said the Leader. So they all disappeared in a blink of an eye. I was really tired after that. I wasn't sure if I was going to make it home.

I was so tired. I saw the apartment, but I couldn't go any further. I was just about to fall from exhaustion when someone caught me. I looked up and it was sea and Kairi. I quickly got up and said, "Sorry guys. I'm good. I was just heading home now." "Kairi go on ahead. I'll take Kai home." "Ok Sea. See you later." "Yeah." So Sea helped me to the 2nd floor to my house.

I went in the door and Rin was already there. "Oh my gosh Kai!" "He's Alright. Just exhausted." "Thanks, I got it for here Sea. Take care of your sister now." "Ok I will see you tomorrow at work then." "Yeah thanks." Rin helped me to my bed and laid me down. She felt my head to make sure I don't have a fever. "Ok good. You don't have a fever." "Hey Rin? If I was a different creature, or only half one and half human, would you still love me?" "I would love you no matter who or what you are. As long as your personality and the Kai I know doesn't change. I will still love you. No matter what you look like, I will still love you." "Thanks Rin. I hope you stick with what you say." I sighed then I started closing my eyes. "Sleep now." She gave him a kiss on the forehead and went back in the living room for a bit longer, then headed to bed. Kai snuggled with Rin when she got to bed. The dog was in her bed next to theirs.

The next morning, I had an alarm to wake up an hour earlier so I could head to work sooner to talk. I kissed Rin on the head, told the dog to look after her and left for work.

When I got to work, I headed to the captain's ship. Apparently, they called Pisces, Sea, and Kairi over. I was a little confused. Elektra was there too. "What is going on? Why is everyone here?" I was confused. Then the Captain finally showed up. "Ok now that we are all here lets begin." Said cliff. "Wait a minute." I said. "Before we start, I need to tell you something important. There were people following me last night. At first I thought they worked for someone, then they said they were one of me. I told them that I was going to learn more tomorrow which is today. Then I would make my decision. I have a feeling if they don't like it, they will try to convince me otherwise. Now I need to know more than ever. What am I? What are we?"

Finally Kaia and Cliff started to explain. "You are only half Kai. The other half is human." Said Cliff. "I'm half what exactly? Whose side is it on?" "Its my side." Said Kaia. " I think it would be better to show you. Lets go to the deck, I will jump in the water and you will know." So all of us walked on deck to see what was going on. Then Kaia jumped in the ocean and came up. "What? You have got to be kidding me. Please tell me I won't look like that." "You will in time Kai. It can happen at any time you are a late bloomer. You just turned 19 years old. Once you turn, you can still turn human if you practice. Even if you do, you will need to go in the ocean from time to time just like Pisces does. So I would suggest you do that." "Are my brothers already what we are?" "Yes Aiden recently turned. He was a quick learner to stay human." "What about uncle Aiden and his kids? Are they as well?" "I don't know much about his kids, but yes he is as well." "I-I Sea then. Where exactly did we used to live before here?" "My family lives in the ocean. Yes my father is gone, but my mother and stepfather are living down there. My siblings as well." "So what am I? What do we call ourselves?" Then I saw Pisces look at Kaia and he said, "Your kind are called sea dragons." Sea dragons are close to real dragons. The only difference is your skin is slimy and you can breathe under water and above. Yes you can fly in the air, but for short periods of time, because after 3 or 4 hours you need to get back in the water when your not flying. So less than an hour when flying you would need to come back in the water."

I was backing up because I didn't know what to think. "Excuse me for a minute. Pisces I need you." So he followed me.

Can you put a water bubble around my face?" "Yeah sure. We have to be underwater for that though." "Yeah." So we dove down and did what I needed. "Ok I will see you later. Thanks Pisces." So he went back to the surface, and I swam around to think. I found some things to punch because I was so pissed off no one told me anything for years. 'I'm sure even mom and dad Knew. I'm going to talk to them when I get back.

After about an hour, I decided to head up. As I was heading up I saw Etan. "Hey Etan what's up I'm about ready to head to shore." "Yeah I know. I have to talk to Pisces." "Ok then lets go together." So we swam up and I coughed. "Cough Cough" We both got on the boat and I said, "Ok do my mom and dad know anything about this?" "I think they do. That is why you have been taken in by them." "Cliff I don't think I can work today? I am too pissed." "I understand. You can have the day off today." So I went back to my house to relax