A/N : Hi everyone ! How's it going ? Anyway, here's my first Beyblade fic ! Hope you'll like it !

Disclaimer : No, I don't own Beyblade or any of its official characters. Life is cruel that way...

Warnings : There will be YAOI, meaning maleXmale relationship, so if you don't like it, leave now. Nobody's forcing you to read this. Flames will be totally ignored.

Pairings : Mainly Ty/Ka (God I love that one !), but some Ma/Ra too and maybe hints of others...

Well, I think that's about it. Read and enjoy !

.: Sweet tragedy :.

by cherry fantasy

Chapter one : Troublesome departure

Bay City's airport, 10:03 a.m.

It was ten in the morning, and the airport was so crowded that you couldn't take two steps without colliding with someone. It was already annoying even if you weren't in a hurry, but it was enough to drive you nuts when you were late to catch your flight...

" Hurry up, Tyson, we're gonna miss our plane ! " shouted a blonde-haired teen with light blue eyes.

" And what the Hell do you think I'm trying to do ! " answered another teen with midnight blue hair and eyes.

Tyson Kinomiya and Max Mizuhara were trying desperately to slip through the crowd the fastest they could without losing their bags or being trampled on, which was a particularly hard task. Luckily their suitcases were already registered and packed with the other luggage.

After bumping into someone for the - oh what, thousandth time ? - , Tyson's already thin patience was starting to wear out. He growled ; his shoulders were aching from the weight of his bag and he could feel a headache coming. ' Why am I doing this again ? ' he asked himself. The answer flickered in his mind : Kai.

Kenny, Max and him were going to Kai's place in Russia for their annual meeting. After their last championship and victory against BEGA, four years ago, the former Bladebreakers had all gone their own ways, however they had never lost contact and would meet up once a year at a certain date and place. The first two times had been at Tyson's dojo, the third one at Ray's village in China, and this year they were going at Kai's house in Russia. Next year they would probably go at Max's hometown in America.

At first, Tyson had been sad to part with his friends. He was a people person and wasn't usually doing well alone. His fiery temper demanded attention and his eagerness to socialize implied that he needed his friends around him. His former team mates knew that and had felt guilty about leaving. But Tyson had surprised them by just smiling and saying that he would be alright as long as they were keeping in touch and if they could visit once in a while. They had immediately accepted and then Ray had come up with the idea of an annual meeting. Everyone, especially Tyson, had thought it a wonderful idea.

Max had gone back to America with his mother. He was actually studying in a renowned university and was planning to become a scientist like his mom.

Ray had returned to China and was teaching little kids to beyblade. A lot of his students were doing very well, no doubt they would become pros in a few years.

Kenny, as the little genius he was, had been accepted in a famous university at Kyoto. Whatever he wanted to become, it would surely have something to do with informatics !

As for Kai, he had took over his grandfather's company after the old man had died in prison three years ago. The young blader was now the president and owner of this company and a very powerful businessman. And, no need to say, he was totally loaded. His principal residence was in Russia, but he was also travelling a lot for affair.

Daichi had said that he was going back home and they hadn't heard about him since then, except for a few letters here and there saying that he was alright and that everything was fine for him. He was the only one who wasn't coming to their reunions, most of all because he couldn't afford to travel this far. But he had said in one of his letters that he didn't mind and ordered them to have fun without him.

Their most loyal fangirl, meaning Hilary, was going to a "just-for-girls" private school at Osaka and was doing pretty well too. She was also coming to their annual meetings since she was now practically considered a member of the team.

And Tyson ? The World Beyblade Champion was still living in Bay City and was actually going to college. And surprisingly, his grades were very good. He had matured a lot since a few years. Oh yes, he was still loud and cheerful and even a bit childish, but you could now see something older in his eyes, like a better understanding of the world. Tyson wanted to be a teacher. It took him some time to decide, but he finally came up with that particular profession, because he loved to help people and teach them new things.

« Flight #164 from Bay City to Moscow will take off in 10 minutes. To those concerned please present at gate #5 and be assured to have your passports with you and that your luggage are correctly registered. We wish you all a pleasant journey. »

The calm feminine voice that came out of the speakers brought Tyson back to the present as he hurried to catch up with Max. He bumped into a tall man who shoved him off brutally with a : " Watch where ya going, kid ! ". ' OK this guy has a death wish ' thought Tyson, repressing his urge to jump on the man and beat him up savagely. He heard Max shout something in front of him, somewhere in the sea of people :

" Oi, Tyson, I think I see the gate ! "

' Wonderful. If I get there in one piece I promise to give up chocolate for a whole week ! ' thought Tyson. And it was indeed quite a sacrifice coming from him !

Kenny was probably already at the gate waiting for them to show up. Him and Max had come to Tyson's place three days before so that they could take the plane together. The more the merrier, like they say ! Tyson could imagine his friend perfectly just now, waiting at the gate with his hands on his hips and taping his foot on the floor impatiently, looking at his watch every five seconds. Tyson smiled. Kenny was a bit of a geek but he was one of his best friends, and he wouldn't change anything about him.

Max was the cheerful one of the gang, always bouncy and wearing that huge smile on his face. He was making everyone happy with his hyperactive attitude, and it was ten times worst when he was on sugar-high ! But seriously, it was almost impossible to get angry with him, especially when he was giving you his famous ' puppy eyes ' ; Ray, the neko-jin, was the reasonable one, always calm and gentle. Hi advices were precious and he brought a certain harmony in the team. But hey, don't get on his bad side or the guy could become dangerous ! He had claws and fangs and he knew how to use it... ; Kai, the strong one, the leader, brave and fearless. He had cost them some troubles in the past, but he had amended himself. He had managed to earn their trust back and was now an important pillar of their group. His cold attitude was diminishing and he was becoming more open with the years. It was really a sight to behold !

Tyson had to admit it, he had a thing for their former captain. Since that day after his victory against Brooklyn, Tyson had realized that his feelings for Kai had somehow grew stronger than simple friendship. He couldn't help it, it had just... happened. Of course he hadn't told anyone, especially not Kai. He knew his feelings wouldn't be returned, and he didn't want to lose their friendship he had worked so hard to gain. So he kept pretending and acting like normal, with his goofy smile and carefree attitude, hoping that no one would notice. And so far, it worked. Or so he thought...

Suddenly, through the buzzing sound of everyone's talking, the Champ heard a little voice at his side :

" Excuse me ? "

Curious, Tyson stopped and turned around to see who was speaking ; it was a young brown-haired boy with big blue eyes, which were full of tears at the moment. The child seemed frightened and was trembling slightly. Swallowing, he asked again :

" Excuse me ? Are you Tyson, the Beyblade Champion ? "

" Yes I am " Tyson answered, a little confused. From the look on the kid's face, he wasn't there for an autograph...

A look of relief passed on the little boy's features as he suddenly launched at Tyson and grabbed his pant leg tightly in his small hands. The Champ stayed still, not really knowing what to do. Finally, he asked :

" Hey kid, what's going on ? Why were you looking for me ? "

The boy answered timidly, tears now flowing down his cheeks :

" I wasn't looking for you, but I got lost and I couldn't find my mom anymore ! Then I saw you and I recognized you because you're my hero and please would you help me find my mommy ? "

The child was sobbing now, clinging to Tyson's leg for dear life. The blue-haired teen didn't know what to do. He turned his head and saw Max who was slowly vanishing in the crowd toward the gates, then back at the little boy who was looking hopefully at him. ' I'll miss my flight... ' he thought nervously. But he couldn't just abandon this child there either ! Sighing, Tyson kneeled down and smiled at the boy.

" What's your name ? " he asked softly.

" Sano " the kid said.

" OK then Sano, now what do you say we both go search for your mom ? "

The boy's face lit up and he smiled brightly at Tyson. The Champ smiled back, got up and took Sano's hand in his larger one. Then they walked toward the reception, further and further away from the gates.

Outside, flight #164 from Bay City to Moscow was already taking off.

A/N : Ok, we got ourselves a first chapter ! So, did you like it ? Review&review please !

See you in the next chappie !