Hello there everyone It's me again with a new story. I'm back in the air gear fandom and boy did I miss coming here. Anyway here's the rub, it's a new story and there will be Yaoi and Yuri in it, so as the saying goes: Don't like, don't read and don't bitch to me if you read it and are grossed out because I warned you.

Notes: This is alternative Universe, Pairing are as follows Ikki/Akito, RIngo and Emily. There may be a few lemons throughout the story.

I don't own Air gear or any characters.

Road of forbidden love.

Chapter 1

How it all started part 1 (Ikki and Akito)

No one would have ever thought that these four would fall in love with the people they love now. It didn't make sense; they were never supposed to be together in the first place. These four had nothing in common, they were not suited for each other and their friends didn't give their significant lovers a chance. And yet somehow, like air they all rise. It didn't make any sense as to how they could even like each other, let alone fall in love, they are supposed to be enemies, and yet they are sleeping with the enemies. Not even the world of AT's or the laws of tripium were enough to stop these two couples from getting together. And the way it happened was almost like a joke, and the result was the punch line. (1)

No one ever thought that something as simple as an AT battle would be enough to spark such forbidden romance between Ikki, Akito , Ringo, and Emily.

"I still can't believe Ikki's hanging around Akito." Kazu said.

"I know." Onigiri agreed. "How can Ikki be so stupid? He knows what kind of freak that shark midget is."

They were shocked and in disbelief of the relationship. Not necessarily mad just shocked.

"They won't last a month." Onigiri remarked.

"Funny you should say that, They lasted six." Kazu argued. He was still in shock of how his best friend could keep his friendship despite what Akito and his twin brother had done in the past. But something told him to stand by his friend no matter what.

Back at the house, Ringo and Ikki were discussing how they could keep the relationships a secret.

"We can't the other find out about me and Akito, Or you and Emily." Ikki demanded. "But how can we hide it from them and everyone else."

"I don't know," Ringo said. "it's gonna be really hard considering how it all happened.

~Flashback~ Six months ago. ~

It was just a normal summer afternoon, both Ikki and Emily were caught in the middle of an AT battle with some rival storm-riders. There were constant rumors about him being the new sky king and about Emily being the new black rose. They both were just getting into AT's via stealing them from their sibling and joyriding one day. Their quest for glory with that new phenomenon would bring them together as the best of friends, and with Ringo by their side; it looked like the three of them were unstoppable. However, RIngo couldn't join their team because she was in another, a legendary team known as sleeping forest, Only Ikki and Emily knew about her being on a team, the rest of the world was oblivious to it.

It started out not looking very good for the duo; they were challenged by a pair of twins with extraordinary skills and death defying tricks that could stop time. Akito and Agito were known to many storm riding teams as the fang Kings. They were very close as twins and were undeniably identical however. Everyone could tell them apart by their personalities. Akito was calm, kind hearted, and shy whereas Agito was more aggressive and always spoke his mind, he often acted tough around everyone he met, but he wasn't much of a hard ass with his twin. In fact, He was very protective of Akito with everything; especially dating. He chased away everyone who tried to get close to him. That was why Akito kept who he was with a secret.

As the race continued, the two tag teams were neck and neck, it seemed like they were evenly matched despite Ikki and Emily's inexperience. Kazu and Onigiri watched as they caught up to the twins in a last ditch effort to cross the finish line before they do. It looked close and they were close to their opponents but not yet in the lead. They needed a plan if they were going to win.

"When I'm through with you, you won't want to ride for a while!" Agito taunted. Then they continued riding only for him to violently push Ikki into a nearby building. The impact was enough for the crow to be a little banged up, but he still kept going. Now the fang twins had a bigger lead over him and Emily. It looked like they lost the battle. But Emily had a trick up her sleeve as well.

Suddenly Akito and Agito were stopped in their tracks. They were unable to move after being merely a few feet away from the finish line. What stopped them was A road of black roses that were somehow suspended in the middle of the air and frozen in place. The entity from the pedals prevented them from being able to ride any further and yet for her and Ikki, it doubled their speed and helped them cross the finish line, and Victory was theirs, for now.

After the exhausting battle and a win, Ikki and the others went to a restaurant to celebrate, Akito wanted to go along with them but Agito wasn't having it. He didn't want Akito getting close to them, Especially Ikki for some reason.

"Please?" the sweeter twin pleaded.

"I said no, Akito!" The shark denied harshly. "I don't want you going anywhere near that fucking crow!"

"Aw, come on big brother, he's a really nice guy and he's my friend. Why can't you see that he's not as bad as you think?" Akito asked. He and Ikki had become friends and they often hung out but Agito didn't want his brother around him for reasons unknown, until that moment.

"Do you really think I would have you a player like him?" Agito finally admitted. "All he'll do is use you to get what he wants and then throw you away. There's no way I'll have subjected to someone like that, No fucking way."

"Yeah but Agito, He's not a bad guy at all, I really wish that you and Kaito would at least get to know him. I know that you're trying to look out for me,big brother but I'm sixteen, I don't need a babysitter anymore, besides, I'm not the helpless runt I used to be." AKito explained.

"Fine, go, but if he does anything weird to you I'll destroy him!" Agito said. These words caused his twin to glomp him with gratitude.

"Akito…I can't ….breathe!" He muttered.

"Oh, thank you Agito-chan, thank you! You're the best big brother ever!" He yelled as he unintentionally choked the life out of his brother. He soon realized that he was suffocating the other twin and let go immediately.

"S-sorry, brother." He said. "See you soon!" As the friendly shark skipped away to be with his close friend, Agito began to get some rather perculiar thoughts in his mind. He would be damned if he let anyone break the innocent boy's heart. Sure he was tough around everyone but when it came to Akito, he and their other brother Kaito were extra tough and extremely protective of the little one.

That crow better not do anything fucked up to you! He thought. If he does, I'll leave a bloody trail all over Tokyo.

At the restaurant, the four storm-riders were celebrating Ikki and Emily's victory. They talked about the possibility of forming teams either together or apart. Either way their roads were just beginning the two new storm rider's had a long way to go before they were at the same level as sleeping forest or any other legendary team for now.

"Hey, Ikki," Akito asked.

"Yeah?" The crow answered. He saw the look in his friends golden eyes. He knew that something serious was on his mind.

"Can I talk to you for a minute?" He asked. Then he turned his attention to the girls. "Alone?"

"Umm…Sure, Aki." He agreed gesturing Ringo and Emily away. He knew that something was on his mind and had to find out what it was. Then he saw strong emotions growing in the bluenette's eyes.

"Ikki, I- - Umm… We've been friends for a while, right? Akito began.

"Well, yeah," Ikki said. "I know, what are you trying to say?" He asked. He had a pretty good idea of what was on the older boys mind.

"And well, I realized that, as long as we've been friends I've grown to…*Blush* umm…Ikki what I'm trying to say is that….*Blush*- I…like you…a lot." He finally confessed. His face was now even redder than Ringo's hair. He always had a crush on Ikki but didn't want to scare him off so early by telling him when they met. All he could really do was hope that Ikki felt the same way. And if he didn't that they could at least be friends.

When Ikki heard this he was stunned but not surprised in the least. He somewhat knew that Akito liked him but wouldn't say anything until he was ready. But there was something about Akito that he didn't accept at first, and that no one was willing to accept. Everyone was afraid of him and his brother because of what they did to past storm riders. With every win they would carve their road on another storm rider's body. This made everyone afraid of them, even Ikki for a while. But unlike the rest of the world, he and Ringo and Emily gave them a chance. They gave them the friendship that they really deserved. Even so, Ikki was hididng the fact that he was bisexual from everyone. If word got out, his rep would be ruined. But at that moment it didn't matter to him. He in a way felt the same way about Akito. And was willing to give love a second shot.

"How do you feel about me, Ikki-kun?" Akito asked; Desperate to know how his hopeful lover felt about him. He stared into those beautiful blue eyes hoping to hear, 'I love you too.' But life was unpredictable to say the least.

"Er…Akito, I think you're great I really like you too, but…" Ikki stopped to think about what his friends would think if he were to end up with someone like Akito, Sure he wasn't a bad person but he did fear the worst for him and the bluenette.

"I knew it…" Akito said emotionless. "I knew you would never feel that way about me, it was a mistake to tell you. I just hope we can stay friends."

"Akito, Don't get me wrong, I like you a lot, and I want to go out with you, but I'm worried about what everyone would think if we do, I have a rep to protect you know." Ikki explained. That made Akito turn away in annoyance. He was beginning to think that perhaps his brother was right about Ikki all along. At least until he turned back around and saw the crow sitting right next to him, their faces were just inches apart. At that point he wanted to make Ikki pay for toying with him the way he did.

"Whatever you have to say, I don't wanna hear it!" Akito snapped. "I wouldn't have begged my brother to come here if I knew that you were going to play games with me!" then Akito got up and tried to leave only to trip and fall into the crow's arms. He was now facing his crush, inches away from his face yet again. He felt himself blushing again but at the same time he was still pissed at his friend. Then Ikki leaned in and planted his lips on the blunette's he hoped that it would make up for acting like an idiot earlier.

Akito kissed his friend back and then deepened the lip lock. Maybe he would be able to forgive Ikki's stupidity if only for a moment. After the kiss finally broke, Akito just gave a blank stare at the boy. He just sat there with a what-the-fuck- just -happened look. He couldn't believe that he let Ikki kiss him after that remark.

"You're really lucky you're cute, Ikki." He said. Ikki just gave a smirk at the friendly shark.

"Maybe, but you do know that I really do like you, Right?" Ikki said.

"I guess so." Akito said. Then after that, the girls came back to the table and saw that Akito was still in the spiky haired boy's lap. They knew exactly what was going on but didn't open their mouth, for the way they got together was the same way the boys did.

~End flashback. ~

They thought and they thought and finally had an Idea.

"Why don't we just tell Kazu? He can keep a secret." Ringo suggested.

"I guess, I just hope he's not too freaked out by the news." The crow agreed.

And that was the first chapter everyone. I may not have been here a while but I sure hope I haven't lost my touch. The line at the end of the first paragraph came from the English dub of gravitation by the way. Next will be how Ringo and Emily got together. Anyway, chapter 2 should be up in a bit. Reviews are nice. See you soon.