Disclaimer: I do not in any way own the series Beyblade or any of it's characters featured in this fiction.
I've really got to stop starting fics when I've got so many on my plate already, but the ideas just keep bugging me. Again, if you know me, this is YAOI! Don't like the idea of Kai and Tyson in an intimate relationship, then don't read this.
Okay, I've mentioned my main pairing: Kai/Tyson (I'm really getting into these fics) other pairings include Rei/Kai (you'll find out about that in the fic, so don't stress if you don't like it) possible Max/Kenny (kawaii!) and maybe some others that pop up as they tend to do in my fics to add complications.
I haven't seen all of V-Force, so bear with me, this fic completely disregards its existence, but it does use some of the characters. It takes place about a year or two after the World Championships.
No major warnings, just yaoi, swearing and sexual situations.
Hope you enjoy.
Phantom Pain
Prologue
Fifteen months ago
Kai sighed in relief as he finally managed his escape from the celebrations. He quickly dashed down the hallway of the rather large house and made his way to the suite he shared with his teammates.
Robert had invited everyone over for a week after the World Championships for a celebration. Each team was allocated a huge suite in the east and west wings, two bedrooms, a shared bathroom, a 'small' living room between and access to all the main rooms, like the library, dining room, games room, etc. The Bladebreakers were sharing the east wing with the Demolition Boys and the White Tigers and All-Stars were in the west wing. Each of the Majestics had their own room, considering this was Robert's castle.
Closing the heavy wooden door behind him, Kai looked around the living room and noticed that Max and Tyson had left a huge mess. Shaking his head Kai made his way to the bathroom. He washed his face and took a deep breath, steeling himself for something. Then he made his way to the room he shared with Rei.
The room was neat compared to the others in the suite. Unlike the younger members of the team, Rei and Kai knew how to clean up after themselves. Kai made his way over to the bed and lay down upon it.
The rooming situations had caused Kai a bit of trouble. Each suite had a room with three single beds and one with a double bed. For the other teams it was easy. The White Tigers and All-Stars let the girls have the double bed (not that they would dare do otherwise considering both Mariah's and Emily's attitudes) but Kai didn't particularly want to share a room. They eventually came to a compromise and Rei would stay with him. Luckily, Rei was one of the few people who knew when to stay quiet around Kai, unlike the others on the team who still had a little difficulty with this.
Though, truthfully, I wouldn't mind sharing with … Kai cut of the thought with a shake of his head. I will not think of such things. The very idea is ludicrous. Kai snorted in disgust at his own thoughts and yawned softly.
A soft click warned him that someone was entering the room. Rei poked his head in and stared at Kai in shock. "I didn't realise you were here."
Kai looked back at the ceiling and shrugged. "Party got boring."
Rei nodded and walked over to the bed. "Yeah. So what are you doing?"
"Thinking upon the futility of life." Rei gave him a strange look and Kai shrugged again. "You asked."
"I guess I did." Rei smirked at him playfully. "You up for some fun?"
Kai turned his head and grinned. "Aren't I always?"
Rei laughed and climbed up onto the bed and straddled Kai. "You are indeed. That's what I like about you Kai." He leaned down and kissed his captain softly, teasingly on his silky lips.
Kai drew Rei's chin up and looked at him for a moment, suddenly serious. "Just 'like'?"
Rei nodded. "Just 'like'. Don't worry, I know you don't expect anything from this except for a way to pass the time."
"What about you?"
Rei shrugged, smiling slightly. "I'm still figuring out where my heart lies, but it's not with you." Rei leaned down and placed another kiss on Kai's lips. "Doesn't mean I don't enjoy this," he murmured softly against his lips.
"Good." Kai grabbed him and pulled him down, opening his mouth slightly to deepen the kisses Rei was giving him.
This was definitely a much more enjoyable way to pass the time than the party going on downstairs.
* * *
Tyson looked around the hall quizzically.
"What's wrong?" Max asked curiously.
"Do you know where Rei and Kai went?"
Max looked around and shrugged. "They probably went outside or something. Don't worry, I'm sure they're fine." Max grinned and tugged on Tyson's hand. "Come on, let's go talk to Kenny and the others."
Tyson sighed. "Sure." He allowed himself to get dragged away and over to the group of people Max wanted to talk to. He took very little notice of anything that was going on.
I wish Kai was here. Blushing slightly, Tyson looked away. He really shouldn't be thinking of that, he was certain that Kai couldn't care less about him, but deep in his mind he hoped that Kai might just in the tiniest, most minute way possibly feel something for him. He snorted softly. Like that would ever happen.
"Tyson?"
Tyson looked up at Max and grinned sheepishly. "Sorry, I was zoning a bit. You know, I think I should maybe go upstairs, I'm feeling a bit tired."
Max nodded, looking at his best friend in worry. "All right. We'll see you in a bit when we come up." Kenny nodded and Tyson grinned.
"Right." He walked off, waving to various people as he passed and left the grand hall of the castle and made his way towards the east wing. He was so lost in his thoughts he almost passed right by their suite. Grinning at his own lack of observation, Tyson walked back a few steps and opened the door.
Looking around the main room, he winced slightly at the mess he and Max had made. I'll bet Kai's gonna yell at us and make us clean it up. Tyson shrugged and sighed then started to make his way to the room he shared with Max and Kenny, when he stopped, hearing a noise coming from the other bedroom.
That sounded like someone laughing … that sounded like Kai laughing! Shocked at this strange phenomenon, Tyson made his way over to the room and knocked quietly on the door before opening it cautiously, calling out, "Kai? Rei?"
The scene before him stunned him. Kai was lying on the bed with Rei hovering inches above him. Neither had their shirts on and Rei was in the process of undoing Kai's pants while Kai was playing with Rei's half unbound hair. Both seemed unaware of him until he stepped into the room. They turned at the intrusion and stared back at him in shock.
Tyson backed away and slammed the door behind him, running back out into the hallway and down towards the south wing and the gardens.
Rei stared at the door as it slammed shut while Kai leaned his head back into the pillows.
"Shit," he muttered and rubbed a hand over his face.
"Yeah," Rei agreed. He looked at Kai. "Do you want me to go after him?"
Kai shook his head. "I should … I'm captain. Besides, I started this whole thing."
Rei nodded and got up off him. "I take it then that you're ending it as well?" Kai stiffened slightly and nodded, not looking at Rei. Rei sighed. "I knew we'd have to eventually." He moved away to grab his shirt and Kai stood up and walked behind him.
"Rei," he turned the boy around and placed a soft lingering kiss on his lips. "Thanks."
Rei quirked his lips in a smile. "Sure. It was fun. I just have one question though." Kai looked at him curiously. "I was an escape from your feelings. For who?"
Kai turned away slightly. "I think you already know."
Rei winced. "Then go." Kai nodded and grabbed his shirt then left the room. Rei sighed and sat down on the bed. "What have I done?" he moaned miserably and flung himself on the bed, contemplating the confusing situation he'd gotten himself into with Kai and Tyson.
* * *
Tyson stopped suddenly, realising he was lost. Robert's castle was huge. He realised he was in the south wing, he just wasn't sure exactly where in the south wing.
"Damn," he muttered wiping away a stray tear that wound it's way down his cheek.
"Tyson?" The midnight-haired boy whirled around at the sound of his host's voice. Robert looked concerned. "Are you all right?"
Tyson grinned. "Just lost."
Robert nodded. "Where did you wish to go?"
"The gardens."
Robert nodded, a small smile on his face. "Indeed. Follow me." Robert led him through the hallways to the gardens. "I think you may enjoy the gardens at night. I have jasmine vines and a rather stunning water feature." Robert looked over at his guest curiously. He was just making small talk to see if Tyson was even listening.
Tyson wasn't. He was still thinking about the scene he walked in on just before.
"Tyson?"
He looked up at Robert and grinned again. "Sorry."
"Are you sure you're all right?" Robert asked with even more concern in his voice. Tyson hesitated, wondering if he could tell Robert, but the kind expression and the willingness to listen convinced him. He shook his head in answer to the question and Robert nodded. "Then we should get to the gardens. It will be more private to talk there."
Tyson followed him down one last hallway and finally they arrived at the gardens. Robert opened the door and Tyson couldn't help the slight gasp that escaped his mouth. The gardens were stunning. Little lights had been imbedded into the walkway and along the garden beds. Night blooming flowers and vines were everywhere and a soft trickle of water drew him to the centrepiece. An exact stone replica of Griffolyon was the feature of the small fountain and Tyson stared at it in amazement.
"Wow, it's beautiful here."
"I know." Robert sat down on a stone bench to one side of the fountain. Tyson sat down beside him.
"Guess you want to know what happened."
"Indeed."
Tyson sighed. "Well, I guess it was my own fault. I was going up to my room when I heard a noise coming from Kai and Rei's room. I thought it sounded like Kai laughing. Who wouldn't stop and wonder if you heard that?" Robert's lips curled up in a wry smile. "So, of course I go an investigate what it was and then I see Rei and Kai …" Tyson trailed off, blushing suddenly and Robert blushed too, understanding why he was embarrassed.
"I see. I assume you did not know of their … intimate relationship?
"Yeah." Tyson looked sad. "I thought … never mind." Robert looked at him curiously but Tyson avoided his gaze. He looked close to tears thinking about his lost opportunity with Kai.
"Tyson," Robert looked very worried. "If there is something more to this, perhaps I could help you more."
Tyson nodded wiping his eyes. "You have to swear this doesn't go any further." Robert nodded. Tyson took a deep breath. "See, I think I like Kai … really like him." Robert's eyes widened at this admission, but Tyson didn't notice. "But he's with Rei and it hurts to think he loves someone else."
Robert nodded and gently wrapped a hesitant arm about Tyson's shoulders. Much to his horror, Tyson grabbed onto him and started sobbing into his chest. Robert had no idea what to do, he'd never been confronted with this type of situation before.
"Tyson?"
"Yeah?" Tyson drew back, slightly embarrassed by his teary outburst.
"Perhaps you should go and talk with the two of them about this."
Tyson looked horrified at the suggestion. "Tell Kai? He'd kill me and Rei would only resent me for saying anything. If they're happy … and they looked pretty happy, then I don't want to go and ruin everything for them."
Robert stared at him in amazement. "How noble of you."
"Really?"
"Indeed, you think of your friends before yourself, even in this situation. I have never seen such selflessness." Robert smiled. "I am quite sure that such honourable qualities would present you very well in the eyes of others."
"Wow, thanks, you really think so?" Tyson grinned. "I'll bet Kai doesn't even realise what he's missed out on."
"Very true. I'm quite sure that many would like to be with you Tyson."
Tyson smiled at him and got up. "Thanks a bunch Robert."
"Any time." Robert got up as well. "Would you like to join me back at the party?"
Tyson thought it over and shook his head. "I kind of like it here, I think I'll hang around for a bit."
Robert nodded and bid him goodnight before leaving Tyson alone with his thoughts. Tyson walked around for a bit before reaching the fountain again. He sat down on the edge and trailed his hand in the water, thinking over what Robert had said to him. He barely noticed when someone entered the gardens and made their way over to him.
"Tyson?"
He started up out of his thoughts with a jolt when he heard Kai calling his name. He tried to grin, but he was still too hurt to manage more than a weak smile. "Hey Kai. Come to enjoy the fresh air too?"
"I came to look for you."
"Wow, now that's a first." Kai winced at the venomous tone Tyson used. "So why didn't you tell us?"
Kai glared. "My private life is private Tyson."
"Well this is a really big thing to keep a secret, besides it involved the rest of the team too."
"No, it just involved Rei."
Tyson glared up at him. "It's courteous to mention if you're dating someone Kai."
"We aren't dating."
"Fine, doing … whatever it is you do in your room and please don't inform me what, because that's too much information to know." Tyson looked away again. "So why did you come looking for me?"
Kai hesitated thinking this over. Why did he come looking for Tyson? So he could explain? Any simpleton would be able to figure out what he had seen. To justify himself? Since when had he ever justified himself and his actions to anyone? To … what?
"I don't know," Kai answered truthfully. "I just wasn't sure how you'd react."
"Well, I'm a bit peeved and kind of hurt. How's that for a reaction?"
"Typical for you."
Tyson stood up and glared at Kai. "What is your problem Kai?"
"You. You blew everything out of proportion with me and Rei. You ran off and I find you sulking here. Why the hell should you care so much what we do in our own time? You don't have to know everything."
"You wouldn't understand," Tyson replied bitterly.
Kai snorted. "Again you prove your immaturity Tyson. I'm so sick of it. If anything, we should be more angry with your discourtesy." Kai threw his hands up in the air. "I don't even know why I came out here."
"Well I doubt that it has anything to do with my bruised feelings," Tyson muttered. "I'll bet you just followed me out here to make sure I didn't blab your secret to anyone."
"Like I'd care what anyone thought of me or my actions," Kai folded his arms across his chest.
"Well, when you figure out exactly why you came to bother me, let me know." Tyson sent him one last glare then walked away.
"Tyson," Kai called from behind him. He turned around to see Kai staring after him with a slightly confused look on his face. "Why would you think I wouldn't care about your feelings?"
"You never have before and I think it would take to much unnecessary effort on your part to change that." Tyson knew he was being vicious, but he was really hurting from all of this. "Look Kai, I'm tired, I just want this day over and done with. I really couldn't care less why you came out here, and I don't give a damn if you want to fuck Rei for the fun of it. I'll talk to you once I'm feeling more charitable."
Kai watched him walk off again before calling out once more, "Tyson." The boy didn't bother turning around this time. "Goodbye," Kai said to his turned back. Tyson continued walking into the building, still feeling wounded by everything that had happened, not reaslising that Kai was also feeling and thinking as he did.
So he doesn't love me.
AN: Ah, how angsty. This fic was meant to be a slightly humorous one, but then again, I'm better at dramatic fics than funny ones. Hope you all enjoyed this so far. In fact, tell me how much you enjoyed it *hint, hint* ^__^
Until next time,
Laters.