Disclaimer: I never owned Kai, Rei, nor the rest of the series. They are owned by their respective owners and was used without permission. Keep in mind that this fic was made for entertainment only.

Warning: This fic is shounen- ai, and it features, Kai/Rei. So, if you don't like the pairing, then go. Don't look further more, because I don't want to be flame by people that will say this pairing was awful.

Note: To all those people who reviewed my fic... thank you ^___^!! You helped me a lot!! To tell you all, I never expected that I finished this chapter after I posted the first one @.@. (Its because of the picture I saw yesterday... if you want to see it, go to this link: ... I tell you!! Rei is so... GIRLY!!!!!).

phoenix1800 Thanks for pointing that out! I already get rid of that so other people could review my fic ^___^.

devilburns Thank you! I hope you'll continue reading this one!

Animefan Hi~! Thank you very much for telling it as Kawaii! I was surprised that you know where my plot was going!! I was already in the fourth chapter writing about Rei going in the same school as Kai when I read your review ^__^.

Crystal Rain Sorry, if I made you confuse ^^. I'm more of a bsb: 2002 and G revolution than the beyblade itself (Because there are more hints of Kai/Rei in it!!). So that is why I followed it. ^.~ But, anyway, I hope you enjoy it still!

otaku12 Don't worry, I'm not thinking of it as a flame ^___^! I'm really thankful that you said that before I go further more ^^.

Red Bandana

Chapter Two: Reunion

"Are you sure your heading back to Japan?" The elder asked, hoping the raven haired boy would change his mind. "Leaving your hometown once again?" he continued.

Kon Rei stared at the elder with a weak smile masked on his face. He walked back and gave him a warm hug. Just to make him assure. "Ii ya, I've already decided," he answered sadly, removing his hands around the older one. "I have to finish something that was left unfinished"

The elder stared at Rei with those quizzical look. 'This is Rei' he thought to himself. 'He keep his promise as always' he returned the smile he gave, and later, the elder gave his blessings to the Chinese teen. Signing him that he was already allowed to go back.

A large smile appeared on his face. He said thanks and walk outside, giving the elder his last farewell. He took his large mallet and run happily as he cross the bridge when suddenly, he saw his pink headed friend looking at her in awe. "Mao..." Rei whispered, calling her attention.

"Rei..." Mao trailed, as she walked towards the boy. "Don't tell me that your going back in Japan just to make up with him" she cried, sadly. Her eyes were red that Rei could tell that she was crying all day.

"I told you before... I made a mistake," The raven haired boy answered, looking away to avoid any contacts. "Now that I realized it... I should correct my mistake. I don't want that to be left out. I'm the one who started it, so I guess I should end it up myself too" he continued, flashing Mao his best smile and she already accepted his decision of leaving.

"Besides," he laughed jokingly. "It would be fun if I saw my old team members back there. I wanted to know how's their life after the tournament in Russia" he added, as both friends laughed at the thought of Rei's old team. Especially, the glutton Takao.

After some talk, Rei decided to go before the plane leave. He lifted his mallet and bid Mao goodbye with a smile on his face. The pink headed girl returned it, and this time, she didn't stop Rei to go. She was sure Rei would come back to the Shiro Tora someday... if time allows them to meet. She bid him good luck as she stood up, waving good bye. Mao was back to her usual, energetic self again.

Rei walked through the forest, without looking back. 'Leaving the White Tiger is the hardest thing for me...' he thought to himself. 'But the day has come, and this time, I should tell my name to Kai...'

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Kai walked slowly through the place and soon he reached the ground. He saw some students heading home, but he never cared of it. He continued to stroll outside the school and passed a street where he saw immature kids playing beyblade. A small smile appeared on his face.

How long had that been since the last tournament? He can say that he was already changed after the Russian tournament because of his friends. So much had changed. He was already studying in High school, and living a peaceful life... alone.

As much as he remembered, ever since the team where parted, Takao and Kenny started their life as a sixth grader together with their new found friend, Hiromi. It seems like both of them were scared of her because Hiromi was so strict when it comes to cleaning.

As for the two members, he heard that Max continued his studies in America together with his Mom. Max's father allowed him to have a life together with his mom for a while, since they were separated for a long time. And for Rei... he was back again in China, living together with the White Tiger once again. He remembered him say that he would stay in his hometown until then...

Kai sighed at the thought of the raven haired boy. His mind were drifting off when it comes to him. He felt that Rei was similar to the Chinese boy he met back then when he was eight. Sometimes, he just thought that the Chinese boy was... Rei.

'But that was impossible,' he thought, negating his notions. 'Rei said it was his first time to go in Russia, so how could that happen? I don't think he'll lie...' he continued as the thought of the red sash rolled in his mind once again. He already forgotten about it before, but a little while ago, the memories were back again and he should take it as a sign that time will make them meet again. He was about to continue his walk when suddenly, he heard someone screamed.

"Kai!!!!" a voice shouted enthusiastically. Judging by the voice, he could tell that it was only belongs to his glutton friend... "Takao" he said, looking from the source. Both eyes widen at the look of each other. So much had changed in them.

Both stared at each other for a long time. Kai rolled his eyes as he look at Takao. He already grown a little, and his body wasn't fat just like before. He wore a thick, yellow long sleeve with a matching jacket-like cloth. He wasn't using shorts anymore, instead he used a long dark gray pants with his red rubber shoes.

Takao do the same as what Kai had did. He rolled his eyes and could see that Kai became more matured than before. His hair was dyed in gray, matching his crimson eyes. The blue triangles that was on his face were gone, but it was replaced by the blue earring attached on his right ear. He wore a white top with a red necktie tied behind his collar and covered with green jackets, matching his green pants and brown leather shoes.

"Long time no see~!" The blue haired boy said, with his usual cheerful tone. "I never thought I'll meet you in this place!" he continued, but later groan when a girl appeared on his back and squeeze his cheek hard that Kai could feel the ache by just looking at it.

Takao turned slowly, and saw a brown haired girl in front of him, dragging Kenny with her. She removed her hands away from Takao's cheek and look at him with so much anger. "For the ninety ninth times of your six grade life... You skip cleaning again!" she shouted at the top of her lungs, that made almost half of the kids look at her in surprise. "What if sensei learns about this again? What do you think will I say?!" she continued, as she tried to slow down.

The blue haired boy lose his balance, and suddenly fell. He tried to apologize to the girl and used his powerful puppy eyes against the brown haired girl and that's where the fight ended. The girl sighed exhaustedly, as she stared at the little Kenny who holds his laptop as always. "If only Takao would be same like you, it would have been better in my grade six life" she said, loudly enough for Takao to hear.

"Hey! What's that suppose to mean?!" he shouted angrily at the girl, who laughs happily by the way he acted. Takao shot Kenny a glare, and the little boy just stepped back. Making a few inches away from the blue haired boy. Sweat started to fill over Kenny's face.

Seeing so much scene, Kai cleared his throat just to make them know that they were in... public. The three of them were startled and saw many eyes looking at them. They blushed and muttered an apology.

"Uhm... Kai, this is Hiromi. The girl I said before who keep on---well, you know what I mean" He stopped after receiving Hiromi's deadly glare. Kai stared at her with a little smile on his face, and Hiromi immediately blushed. She could say that this Kai had guts that Takao never had. She glared at Takao and sighed. She was hoping he will became like Kai... someday.

"Nice to meet you, I heard you from Takao. He always kept on talking about his team before, especially to the American boy named Max" Hiromi said bluntly, making Takao's cheeks burn. "B- But that was because he was my best friend!!" He stammered, as he stared at Kai who returned his gaze with a confused look. He was glad that Kai didn't get what Hiromi wanted to point out.

"Takao~!" Kenny cried, running towards the blue haired boy. "I just received a mail from Mr. Dickenson!" he continued, as the three walks over Kenny's shoulder. The chief opened the mail and he read it out loud.

Dear Kenny,

I was hoping you'll tell this to the team, because this was really important. Tell them to go in the BBA head office and meet me there. There's a few surprises I wanted to show and I'm sure you will all love it. Thank you.

- Mr. Dickenson

The four stared at each other and smiled, especially Takao. He is excited as always when it comes to surprises so they decided to go in the head office.

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"Mr. Dickenson~!!" Takao exclaimed, as soon as he opened the large door but was welcomed by a hug. Kai, Hiromi, and Kenny jumped back before Takao fell on the ground. He groaned as he scratched his head. The scene was to quick that his eyes were closed but still, he could feel the warm body surround him. The blue haired boy opened his eyes, and soon turned red after knowing that it was only...

"M- Max?!" he stammered, as he watched the boy in bewilderment. He sure looks cuter than before. His hair was more yellowish and his blue cloth were marked with yellow stars. With red gloves worn on his hands. "Y- You came back?!"

Max smirked, and soon he removed his arms around Takao. He look up at him and stared at him with those puppy smile. "Yup, together with Rei of course!" he answered cheerfully, as their eyes drifted to the other boy inside the office. The boy turned with a blush on his face. It was indeed Rei with the trade mark of Red strip cover on his forehead.

Both Takao and Max stood, as the group run towards Rei and Mr. Dickenson who sat near the Chinese boy. "What's that suppose to mean?" Takao asked curiously, making Mr. Dickenson laugh. "Is this the surprise you are talking about?"

The older stared at him with an innocent smile as always. "Why? Don't you like the surprise I showed you?" He asked, as Takao watched the yellow headed boy beside him and the blush appeared on his cheek again. "Well... of course, I like it..." He trailed as the group smiled.

Max stared at Rei for a while, as an idea entered in his mind. "Ne, Rei, I'm just wondering..." He stopped, glaring at Kai who's brows were creased. "You and Kai are partners, right? Then why don't you throw Kai a hug just like the way I did to Takao? I know you missed each other" He continued, as a cold breeze passed through their spines and the room fell from silence.

Both Rei and Kai stared at each other, and was surprised to see each other's glare. A blushed formed on their cheek, as well as Takao, Kenny and Hiromi. Max blinked innocently, frowning at the thought of his words. "Did I said something wrong?" He asked as Takao neared himself against Max, whispering some words in his ears. Soon, a blushed formed on his cheek just like the others. "B- but that was different from what I referring to!!"

"For you, yes, but for us... It's well---I don't think its that good" Takao said, inching away from Max. He tried to look away, to avoid making contacts with him again because it reminds him of the hug he throw to him a while later.

Mr. Dickenson cleared his throat, and decided to change the subject. "Well, lets just talk about those things later shall we?" he said, as the group gave out a nod. "How about planning for a party or something? The Bladebreakers were parted for a long time, so a little reunion would be a good idea" He suggested with a smile.

All of them were back to normal, except Rei. It was obvious that Max's words really made him confused. He could say that the team was made with a strong bond, and Takao and Max were best friends while He and Kai are... nothing. Its just that they shared room together, but none of that makes Rei feel that they are best friends.

While the others get in Mr. Dickenson's plans, Rei looked at Kai secretly and he could tell that he was out of his mind as well. His eyes sadden at the thought of Kai's reaction of Max's words. 'I wanted to be his best friend, but...' He thought, as a frown form in Rei's lip. 'But for him, I was nothing but only a member of the team...'

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TBC...

Ending Note: So how was it? Good or bad? I hope you enjoyed it somehow even though the story always ended up in a stupid way. If your confused, don't be scared to ask me about it. E- mail me at corn3ts@hotmail.com. That's all for now. I have to write more before my attacks, I mean laziness, would come back ^^.

I thought of telling this one, before everyone ask me ^.~. Rei knows Kai, and he know it was him who he helped before. It just that, he didn't tell his name back then because he knew that they will meet again... which is true. And now, Rei wanted to tell Kai that he was the one who helped him.

And as for Kai, it was obvious that he don't know that it was Rei. He had the feeling it was him, but don't have evidence except that... red sash (I corrected it!^^). Lets just say that, chibi Rei's feature was different from the teen Rei ^___^.

Okay, someone e- mailed me a while ago, and she asked me like this: Is Kai's necktie made through the red sash Rei tied in Kai's legs? ^.^;; I'm sorry, but it isn't. It just that, his necktie's color was red and it just remind him of that sash. And about Hiromi... its not an oc, she was made by the creator itself. While Mao... she is Mariah in the Nelvana dub! I'm just more on calling her as Mao than Mariah ~.~. Okay, that's it.

I'm afraid that this story would sometimes slow down because of some works I'm doing. So I'm trying to longer the story because I know lots of people wants long stories, and so myself. Maybe, that's an enough reason T_T. Okay... got to go now~! ^________^