Disclaimer: I don't own gravitation or any of it's characters…(bursts into loud Shuichi like sobs) but I do own Wan, Hikari, Kitazawa Shima and they can only be borrowed with my permission!

Summary of the prequel Years Never End: In the last story Shuichi had returned from England after breaking up with Yuki seven years ago. He had come with his son, Wan. Wan and Yuki become very close friends, and Shuichi is dragged into the whole thing. He and Yuki get back together again and were last on their way to India to live as a family.

Now they are returning to Japan after twelve years and sweet little Wan, has turned into a very handsome sixteen year old.

NOTE: this is slightly AU. I'm assuming that Kitazawa Yuki was 29 when he raped Eiri. And that he had an eight year old son. The son grew up and had a kid who is going to be Wan's age called Kitazawa Shima. By the way, this is a story about Yuki, Shuichi and Wan…and we're focusing on Wan here…cos he's the one Eiri and Shu have to help! So please don't blame me if I sometimes don't put enough about Yuki and Shu in some chapters.

Chapter 1:

Hiro lounged in the chair waiting for them to announce Shuichi's plane. They were returning to Japan after twelve years…Hiro wondered how much they'd have changed. "Uncle Hiro!" he turned to see Tohma's family walking towards him. He smiled it had been ages since he'd seen them. He'd moved to Kyoto with Ayaka after Shuichi had left. Tohma looked pretty old now, with white side burns and all. Mika was as lovely as ever of course. But the stunner was Tohma's daughter Hikari…she was a miniature of Mika, but with pale blonde hair, big grey eyes and soft light pink lips. Hiro swallowed she was really attractive. Suddenly she turned and waved. "Look they're here!" her twelve years old brother jumped up and down in excitement.

Hiro turned to look and saw Yuki first…he looked like he was arguing with the pink haired man next to him. they hadn't even noticed the people waiting for them…Shuichi was tugging at the suitcase and Eiri wad trying to kick him off it. Behind them, stood a tall slim young man. He had long brown hair and startling green eyes. Hiro's aw dropped as he recognized Wan. His hair was just like Shuichi's bangs, but really long in the back. He had gained a slight tan. Hiro looked sidelong at Hikari who was watching Wan with a slight pink blush staining her cheeks.

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Eiri gave a tug and at last dislodged his lover from the suitcase. "I said I will carry it! It has my laptop in it and I don't trust you with delicate stuff!" Shuichi caught sight of Tohma, Hiro and the rest and grinned waving wildly. Wan looked up and smiled at the crowd, his father of course had shot off like a bullet. Wan shook his head, wondering how his dad could glomp so many people at record speed. He walked up to the crowd next to Eiri and waited for them to get up. Eiri smiled at him and patted him on the shoulder reassuringly. Wan grinned back at him, how like Eiri to notice that he was feeling a little shy…he had kept in touch with everyone, but a few phone calls and stuff didn't help that much.

"Hey Wan," he looked up into the face of the most beautiful girl he had seen. He schooled his features into a smile instead of letting his jaw drop. "Um…hi!" she smiled at him amused. "I'm Hikari…do you remember me? We talked on the phone yesterday?"

Wan scratched his head. "Yeah, I do…I just…well you didn't send me any pictures and I…well…you're very pretty!" Eiri looked at his son-of-sorts and rolled his eyes. He thought he'd talk the boy much better than to babble in from of any beautiful girl. He smiled at his sister and brother in law. "So Tohma, Mika, how are you? You're daughter has turned out quite nice and who's this young monster?"

Mika frowned. "That 'monster' is your nephew Ken. Ken, this is your uncle Eiri." the kid looked up at him and smiled politely. Then he turned to Wan, and the smile turned into a grin. "Hey, how old are you? You look pretty cool!" he clutched at Wan's leather jacket. "Even uncle Tatsuha isn't this cool! Can you be my friend?" Hikari snorted. "Don't bother about this gaki, tell me about how India was…did you have any girlfriends?"

Wan backed away a little, mumbling something incoherently in answer to her question before turning to Ken. "Sure I'll be your friend. Friends have to give each other something though…so I have this big box of candy! He fished in his backpack and brought it out. Ken's eyes widened in surprise and he threw himself onto Wan declaring he would be the 'bestest' and most loyal friend Wan could have. Shuichi smiled fondly at his son before turning to Hiro. "So, Hiro! You having fun? How's the divorce going?" Hiro smiled tiredly. "Well, we want it out of court, so we're discussing some kind of settlement. I wanted custody of Riko, but Ayaka's a good mother and I guess she'll do better to have her mother around."

Shuichi patted his friends shoulder sympathetically. Then they decided that it would be good to meet up again the next evening after the three had settled down a bit.

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Eiri hadn't sold his apartment, so Tohma had got it cleaned up and ready. Shuichi stopped on the threshold taking a deep breath; it was good to be home. He disappeared into their (his and Eiri's) room and fell onto the bed. Wan occupied the only other room in the house and shut the door claiming he was going to take a long nap. Eiri lugged the remaining suitcase, the one with his precious laptop in and went to find Shuichi.

His love was spread out on the bed, making soft pleased noises. "Eiri, it's so nice to be back home." Eiri smiled as he slid onto the bed next to his sweet idiot. Shuichi cuddled up to him. Eiri put an arm around him and smiled. "Yeah it brings back memories…like that time we tried using strawberry syrup during sex and you went to sleep. You were all sticky and stale in the morning! You cried because I didn't let you come near me for a week!" Shuichi sighed. "You were so mean Eiri…you still are sometimes, but I'd say Wan has made a new man of you." Shuichi pulled away a little. "I hope he can adjust here you know…it shouldn't be too hard, but he's starting school the day after tomorrow and well, I'm hoping it's not too early, maybe he should settle down a little…"

Eiri looked at his concerned face and patted him reassuringly. "We discussed it with him and it was his decision. He's old enough to handle those things by himself. He's mature enough unlike his dad…maybe he gets that from Nina?" Shuichi glared at him. "Eiri! I was mature too, I am mature. Everyone says Wan is just like me!" Eiri smothered a smile. "Uh huh…well, he does…at least his bangs do, but he looks different now and he's no where as short as you are!" Shuichi made his puppy face and whimpered adorably. "Eiri don't be so mean…" Eiri grinned a predatory gleam in his eye. "Let me make it up to you…" he started tugging at Shuichi's shirt.

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Wan jumped startled when he heard his dad scream. Oh no, they were at it again! Well, he should be used to it by now; he had come to terms with his dad's relationship with Eiri long ago. But they could have some consideration for his innocence…he smirked; trust them to forget about everything but the moment!

He fell back onto the bed…he couldn't wait for school and to get to know more people. He was a people person and he didn't want to spend a lot of time with Hikari right now! She was trying to flirt with him constantly…it wasn't that he didn't welcome the attention, but he needed time to settle down. He had to get out of that party tomorrow…there would be all the elders…and Hikari would be there. He decided he wanted to roam around a bit, get used to the feel of the city first!

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"Dad, please let me off. Tell them anything you want! Say I'm sick or something ok? Please, I'll just go out around here for a while, I need to spend some time alone. It's so suffocating out there." Wan looked at his dad's thoughtful expression and decided to appeal to Eiri. "Eiri, please….you know I won't do anything stupid! Come on!" Eiri tried to look at him sternly but failed to do so. "I think we should let him Shuichi…you know I'd cry off if I could. And he wants to wander the streets of Tokyo then its fine…but Wan, we expect you in by about 11. Here are the spare keys. I'm trusting you on this don't let me down."

Wan nodded and ran to change. He wondered what he would wear today…he decided on a sleeveless black t-shirt and dark blue jeans. He grabbed his leather jacket and rushed out…Tokyo here I come!

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Shuichi covered a yawn with his hand. It was really nice meeting everyone again, but he was still tired from the trip and the demanding Eiri after the trip! He sat down on the sofa, where Eiri joined him soon. "You think I should call Wan and see how he's doing?" Shuichi glanced at Eiri in irritation. "Eiri, you're the one that let him loose in Tokyo…you're the one who said don't worry…then why are you worried? We'll see him safe at home when we get back. He has directions and the address, he won't lose his way!"

Eiri nodded, still looking worried. Shuichi shook his head…it was always like this. Eiri would be lenient and pretend to be all jovial making him Shuichi look like the strict parent, and then Eiri would mope around with worry! He kissed his lover softly. "There's Tohma signaling to us…don't worry, you know he'll be fine!"

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Wan at that moment had finished a nice dinner. He looked at his watch, it was ten. He decided he'd better start walking back. He decided to take the route through the park where his parents had met. It was so quiet and peaceful…suddenly there was a scream and Wan saw the lady in front of him fall to the floor as a young man snatched her bag. Without thinking Wan tripped the young man, grabbing the bag and throwing towards the lady. He had expected the guy to run, but he whirled around attacking Wan instead. Wan shouted for the lady to run, blocking the punch aimed at him. He dodged another and struck out catching the guy in the stomach. But the guy steadied himself and caught hold of Wan's collar, slamming him into a tree trunk. Wan tried to dislodge his captor's hands and free himself when their eyes met. Steel gray eyes looked into green ones. Wan realized the guy wasn't much older than himself…he had black hair that hung in soft spikes and was as tall as him.

"Look I think you should just let me go and leave…" wan looked at the boy. "I wont inform the police…" the hands on his collar tightened and his face inched closer. Wan suddenly felt a shiver go through him, he was sure there was electricity crackling between them. "Go…" green eyes locked onto the gray ones again. The boy looked at him suspiciously, then suddenly let go and took off down the corner. Wan sank to his knees…who was he? He walked quickly back to the apartment and let himself in. he showered quickly and changed into a boxers and a t-shirt. Then he lay down on the bed and sank into a fitful sleep.

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Eiri unlocked the door and almost ran to check if Wan was in. he and Shuichi tiptoed to Wan's room easing the door open. Wan was in bed asleep. Shuichi gave Eiri an 'I told you so' look and disappeared into their own bedroom. Eiri stayed watching Wan's face for a while…it was slightly flushed; he wondered what the kid was dreaming about.

Steel gray eyes locked onto green ones…………….

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A/N: ok that's it…now the sequel actually begins and at long last I have a plot! Yay! Hope you guys liked it!

Taka