Rimnerel: Okay, I finally get a minute to do something else. Even though I should work on the next chapter of my other one. . .I don't think anyone will mind!

Tala (arms crossed): You are going to get so fucked up for this.

Rimnerel (sarcastically): Thank you for your support. What happened to you being my muse of epic poetry or some crap like that? Why aren't you inspiring?

Tala: I'm on break. Get back to me later.

Rimnerel: Never mind, do the disclaimer.

Tala: Why should I?

Rimnerel: Cause I still have several chapters to do before you and Kenny hook up in my other story and anything can happen. (glares)

Tala (growls): Fine. Rimnerel does not own Beyblade, she's just using us for her story.

Rimnerel (patting him on the head): Thank you so much cutie. (boots him) Now get out of here! This isn't about you! Okay, everyone enjoy. On a note, some of the characters may seem a bit OOC, but that's probably because of the time this story takes place in.

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The young man with slate colored bangs that dipped down into his face turned the letter over in his hands, wondering what it could be. The letter had been dropped off no more than a minute ago by a special mail carrier. Closing the front door to the house he occupied with the rest of his team currently, he began to walk back to the living room. Studying it, he found that it was addressed to all of the Bladebreakers, but why? Why would anyone in America send them something?

Walking into the living room, he called the attention of all that were there, which were Tyson, Ray, and Max. Once their attention was on him, he held up the letter.

"What is it?" Ray inquired.

"A letter from America," Kai responded. At the mention of the word, Max bound up from his place beside Ray, running up to Kai with huge eyes. Even though Max was now seventeen, he still acted like he was thirteen. It still amused Kai greatly.

"Is it from my mom?" Max asked excitedly. For a moment Kai watched the younger nearly bounce out of his shoes as he waited for his team captain to tell him.

"Hey Kai, better tell him before he comes out of his shoes," Ray said with a grin.

"It's actually from all of the All Starz to all of us," Kai said, opening up the letter and pulling out the white and gold card inside. Flipping it open, Kai read what was inside then rose a brow at the content.

"What does it say?" Tyson questioned.

"We're being invited to a Christmas party they're having. It says they'll fly us over if we decide to go," Kai stated, folding the card up and placing it back inside the envelope. He had almost forgot it was that time of year. As much as Tyson and Max ran around putting decorations up, and singing all sorts of Christmas songs.

"A Christmas party sounds so cool! We should go," Max replied before anyone else could. "It's been a while since we saw them. Can we go Kai?"

Kai looked down at the male looking up at him with huge pleading blue eyes. If they wanted to go, he wouldn't hold them back. Christmas, along with any other holiday was not his thing. Not only did he not want to spend Christmas with his teammates, but near anywhere near celebrating the time of year. That was time to be by him self in quiet contemplation. That was not the only reason though. The other reason was something he'd rather leave far behind.

"Go ahead and go," Kai said with a shrug.

"What do you mean go ahead and go? Aren't you coming along with us?" Tyson said. "It's Christmas for sakes, why do you prefer to spend every year alone? Every Christmas it's the same thing with you. You would think that you would change after four years together."

Kai began to tune the young man out, like he was prone to do when he got tired of all of Tyson's complaining. To think that everyone thought he was in love with the blue haired monkey. Of course there had been interest for a moment or two, but those feeling quietly and quickly vanished. Tyson was now with Zeo; Max and Ray were a couple, after Max and Kai had a short romance.

"I rather not get into whys and why nots, okay. Just drop the whole thing," Kai said with an annoyed tone, breaking into Tyson's aimless speech. "I don't like holidays, especially Christmas. That's all you need to know." There was only one person who knew why, but they would get the hell beat out of them if they told.

"You're impossible," Takao shouted. "I give up."

A smirk rose to Kai's lips at Tyson's surrender, which was when he noticed the large puppy dog eyes being directed at him. All he could think of was shit as he looked at Max.

"Please Kai. Just this once and I promise not to ask you ever again," Max begged. "My mom and the others would be disappointed if you weren't there. You gotta show up."

"Max. . ."

Kai watched Max's patent puppy dog look intensify as tears now welled up in his big blue eyes. Max's bottom lip jutted out, quavering as Max scrunched up his face. Kai sighed, knowing he could not escape that look. While they were together, the blond instructed that look to everything Kai disagreed on. Why was he too cute for his own damn good?

With a resigned sigh, Kai nodded. "Okay, I'll go, just stop it."

"Yeah! I win!" Max's face lit up as he hugged Kai tightly.

"You were never able to resist that stare," came a voice from the doorway to the kitchen. Kai looked up to find Tala standing in the entrance. All the male wore was a pair of dark blue jeans, his arms crossed over his bare chest. His trademark smirk in place upon his lips.

"Will I have to shut your mouth permanently for you?" Kai said, prying the blonde off him.

"What are you still doing here? Do you ever leave?" Tyson said. Those two got along, even though sometimes it didn't seem so. Tala flickers an azure eye in Tyson's general direction.

"Just because Zeo doesn't want to be around you most of the time, that doesn't mean I have to neglect my lover," Tala smirked. A flush crossed Tyson's cheeks at the remark.

"You leave him out of your mouth!" The blue haired male watched a devious grin rise to the Russian's lips. It took Tyson to rerun over what he just said that could possibly be funny. A darker flush lit up his cheeks, understanding the joke. "Pervert!"

"You said it," Tala smiled. "I didn't know you were watching all those times. Maybe I should---" The male dodged a pillow that was thrown at him.

"Tala, stop tormenting Tyson." A second later, Kenny was by Tala side, his dark blue eyes looking up at his lover. (A/N: In all of my stories, Kenny's eyes are blue cause he seems to look best in them.) His burnt sienna colored hair was damp. He wore a pair of pants with a shirt. Tala turned to look down at his boyfriend with a light smile.

"Fine. I'll give him a break, this time. But only because you asked." Leaning down, he kissed the younger lightly on the lips, ignoring the gagging sounds Tyson was making.

"Get a room," Tyson said, making another gagging noise, but was smacked in the face with a pillow as Tala walked back to where he came from (probably Kenny's room). Before leaving completely, he tilted his head back to give Kai a stare. "You should really loosen up. Everything's passed."

Kai didn't say anything towards the remark. It may be easier for him to forget about things, but Kai could not. He was reminded of things each and every year around this time.

Knowing Kai was thinking about it, Tala turned his attention back to Kenny. "You're coming back to the room soon, aren't you? I have something to give to you."

A blush streaked Kenny's cheeks as he went after the red head. Practically two and a half years since they were together. It amazed him how much time had passed for them all. A lot of time since everything in his past happened. Kai pushed those thoughts to the back of his mind. There was no need to bring up any of it.

"So we're going to America for Christmas! Yeah! I can't wait! This Christmas is going to be so cool!" Max replied going off to his room. "I can't wait to see my mother!"

"Well I guess we should go pack too," Ray said to Tyson, who was already getting up. Who knew if it was to ruin Tala's mood with Kenny or to pack for the trip that was to take place in a few days. Knowing Tyson, it was both.

The two Bladebreakers leave their team captain to go pack their bags. Finally Kai realized he would need to pack his bags too, so the young man headed towards his room. His mind was occupied by shadowy thoughts of the past. Despite how many times he pushed them to the back of his mind. Finally Kai managed to shut them out completely. He would not be overwhelmed by the burden of December 25th.

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Rimnerel: There we go! The first chapter of this eight part fan fiction. So tell me what you thought. I get some reviews and I'll update in the next week.

Tala: Heh had to put me in this one eh?

Rimnerel: Well, it was better than the one with Kenny being hooked up with Tyson or Max. More preferably Tyson since they are somewhat compatible.

Tala: In who's fucking mind!

Rimnerel (*.*): I'll never tell! Okay everyone. I'll update if I get a review or two. Until then, this is Rim, signing off.