I got so many reviews this time around, nearly double what I got when I put out chapter one. I didn't realize there were so many people who like TyTa. Thank you all!
Vialana: Thanks! I hope you like this chapter as much as you liked the last two. As for things getting intense, well, all I can say is that their going to get worse before they get better. I have a good idea of what's going to happen…*grins*
Fyredra: We need more people addicted to Tala/Tyson, that's for sure! Glad to have you aboard! Thanks, doubly so, also for putting me on your favourites list. And I'm not pure evil…give it a couple of weeks though, and I might be.
Skittles The Sugar Fairy: You're right, Tyson is going to be confused…but, when you think about it, it's getting pretty bad for Tala too. *Smirk* Enjoy this chapter, and have fun. And the move went well, excepting the time it took for our furniture to arrive. But it's here, and now I can continue trying to play Kingdom Hearts. Key word there being 'TRYING' And the computers at home still aren't up properly.
Nanashi2: Tyson still likes Kai. That's why he's so confused over Tala. He's heart's decided 'stuff Kai. Oooh new meat!' but, he's mind's still going '*sigh* oh, Kai…' yes, Kai is clueless, to some degree, but that slows down here. You'll see what I mean. *grin*
Timberwolf220: Thanks for reviewing. I'm glad you are enjoying this. And tell Kai not to worry. Tyson still likes him. He just… how can I put this nicely… likes Tala better. And I updated.
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Assassin of the Shadows: It wasn't your fault that you scared me. I'm paranoid, and I scare easily. The first time I saw Fantasia I ran out because the music was 'scary'. Of course, I was about 3 or 4, so that might explain it. But I'm glad you like it. Enjoy the next chapter.
Huh: Thanks. I think the Tala/Tyson pairing is cute too, and I'll try to put in some Kai/Rei stuff. Tala said he was in love with Tyson. At the time, he may not have meant it. Remember, as far as Biovault is concerned, all Tala is meant to be doing is getting down Tyson's pants. And that's how it was at the beginning for Tala too. Boy, is that changing…
….ü: I updated it. Sorry it took so long. And I hope you enjoy this chapter. Thanks for reviewing.
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Omae-o-Korosu Sorcereress: Chapter 3 is out, so enjoy. And Tala/Tyson fics are hard to find, but I know there are some really good Tyka authors out on the net. And Merry Belated Christmas and New Year to you too! And I'll try to add more detail. I normally add lots of detail, or I do when I'm planning it and then cant get it down on paper. Either that, or I add detail, and then get lost in it when I'm rereading it, so I take out some of it so that it's clearer. But I'll try.
Faye-Faye: Don't worry, Tala will 'get what he wants', eventually, but not without some bumps in the road first, but, considering what he was told to get, and why, and adding in his developing feelings, will what he gets be what he wants in the end?
Russle: I'm glad you like it. And I haven't gotten any flames or anything yet, so that's good. Thanks!
Moonlight Sar: You know, I could swear you told me your name was Moonlight Star, Kat. Oh, well, wouldn't be the first time I was wrong. And I'll send you the stuff for Battle soon. When are you going to call me?
Dippas-addict: Thank you. I continued.
Pepsi-7up: Thanks! I think I was half planning for funny and half for angst, so if it's funny, that's cool. I'm glad you're enjoying it. Here's more. ~^Fairy_Baby^~ : Thanks! Here's the next chapter. See, I can update! Kalico: Thanks. I'm glad you think it is interesting. Man, that was a lot! Three pages! Oh well, thanks everyone, and anyone I missed, sorry, and thanks. Disclaimer: I don't own them. At all. I own Helen, and Darren, and Thomas, and the name Tommy as it applied to a character in this chapter. Other than that, I don't own them. Please don't sue. Warnings: A little bit of kissing. That's about it for this chapter. A bit about the ages though. Even though I made it after the first World championships, I'm altering the ages a little bit. I should have mentioned this before, but I sort of forgot to.
Tala, Kai, Rei, and Bryan are 17
Kenny is 16
Max and Tyson are 15
Ooh, on a second note, anyone out there want to be my beta reader for this fic? Tell me in your reviews if you want to, and leave your email address. Part 3What would you do to get to me
What would you say to have your wayWould you give up, or try again
If I hesitate to let you in
~ Try Again, by Aaliyah
"Yo! Ty, my man!" called Tyson's gramps as they got off the plane in Japan. Tyson sighed, before putting on a fake grin and letting the old man hug him. Gramps had gone back to Japan straight after the Championships, while the Bladebreakers had stayed for a while longer.
It was insane. Tyson was missing Russia – he had come to like the atmosphere and the scenery there – but he was missing Tala even more. He couldn't understand it. It wasn't like he liked him, was it?
Tyson was sure Kai had noticed how distracted he had been since their spontaneous departure from Russia. He never told anyone what had happened that night.
Tala's confession and then his reaction. He still couldn't believe he had run from Tala like that, but, somewhere deep inside him, Tyson was glad the other boy had caught him.
Tyson blushed thinking about what came after that. He still couldn't believe he had kissed Tala. And it wasn't the same as what had happened the first time. The first time Tala kissed him and he responded but this time, he kissed Tala, he initiated it, and he did it of his own free will!
"Tyson, what's wrong?" Max asked, noticing his friend's blushing state. "Why are you blushing?"
His words were like a beacon, because Rei was immediately there as well, although his face showed none of the amusement Max's had; instead, Rei looked worried.
"Tyson?" he asked, raising an eyebrow questioningly.
Tyson brushed away his concern with a false air. "It's nothing," he said, "I was just thinking about how popular we're going to be now that we've won the Worlds," he laughed. "You know, there are some really cute girls in this town," Tyson wrapped an arm across Max's shoulders, "aren't there Maxie?"
"Maybe," Max grinned. "It cant hurt to look," he added, "but Tyson, remember that girl who kept following you around before the championships?"
Tyson looked puzzled. "There was a girl following me around?" he knew why he didn't remember seeing anyone – he was too hung up on trying to impress Kai to notice anything. "Do I know her?"
"I don't know, but she definitely knew you. She kept asking about you," Max explained, and Kenny continued off.
"Her name is Hilary. She was the Class Monitor at school last year," he explained. That seemed to be all the explanations Tyson needed.
"You mean Hilary, the little bossy boots?" he exclaimed, his voice the perfect picture of semi disgusted shock. Then, he paused, as if considering it, "Nah," he said finally, "Hilary was always trying to get me into trouble at school, you know, telling me off for being late and stuff, that's probably all it was. She was just trying to find new ways to get me in trouble."
"Either that," Rei remarked slyly, "or she was trying to find new ways to get your attention."
Tyson looked at Rei, confused, "what?"
"You really are naïve, aren't you, Tyson?" Kai cut in. "Rei thinks this Hilary person likes you, and she has been trying to get your attention."
Tyson looked astonished. "But… but I don't like her," Tyson tried protesting.
"Even if you don't like someone, that wont stop them liking you, Tyson," Rei said. In his mind, he thought of Tala's pursuit of Tyson. He didn't know that in Tyson's mind, the blue haired boy was thinking of his failed attempts at getting Kai to notice him.
"I guess that's true," Tyson allowed wistfully, looking away. "You can't predict or control the hearts of others."
The silence following this statement was massive, and when Tyson looked to see what had happened to his friends, he saw Rei and Kai looking slightly stunned by something. Kenny was just shaking his head at the couple and Max was snickering silently at them. Tyson blushed, sensing he was the source of the surprise and amusement.
"What did I do?"
Rei shook his head. "Tyson, where did you get so … smart?" the Chinese beyblader asked, "I've never heard you say anything so wise before."
"Oh," Tyson forced a laugh, "I heard it somewhere, and remembered it. I think it was from Robert," he explained. Turning to his grandfather, Tyson yawned, "Gramps, I'm tired. It was a long flight," he explained. "Can we go home?"
"Sure," Gramps said, picking up one of Tyson's bags, looking at him curiously.
"Sorry, guys. I am pretty wiped out. I'll call you tomorrow, okay?" Tyson suggested, picking up his other bag, and following after Gramps.
"Bye... Tyson," Max's voice faltered as Tyson walked out of the airport, not looking back. As he disappeared, Max whirled to face Rei and Kai.
"What's going on?" he asked. "I know something's going on with Tyson, and it has something to do with Tala, and you both know what it is. What is it?"
Kai sighed as Rei answered truthfully. "We don't know exactly. Voltaire wants Tyson and Kai, but Tala is trying to… seduce Tyson," he said softly, watching as Max's jaw dropped. "Or, at least, that's what we think is happening."
Seeing that Rei had already done the damage of telling Max and Kenny, who was still there, Kai decided to add more. "Tala's very protective of Tyson. He told me that he wasn't going to let Voltaire get his hands on Tyson, at all. And he acted like he would kill anyone who hurt him," Kai frowned, thinking.
"What is it?" Rei asked him.
"I don't know," Kai admitted slowly, glancing at Rei out of the corner of his eye, and giving the neko-jin a look that clearly read, 'I don't want to talk about it in front of the others'.
Rei gave a tiny nod that only Kai saw, before tactfully changing the subject. "Do either of you know where Kai and I are staying?"
"Mr. Dickinson said something about an apartment he was arranging for you," Max said, "but I didn't hear where it was supposed to be."
"It's in that new apartment block that opened up not long ago, near the dojo that Tyson lives at," Kenny explained. "We should have asked Tyson's grandfather to give you both a lift."
Rei frowned. "Tyson never told us he lived in a dojo."
"Most people around here know about the Kinomiya Dojo, or it's wacky training master," Kenny explained. "Tyson's used to people knowing about it when he says his name, and then having the person avoid him because of his grandfather, so he stopped saying where he lived," the Chief shrugged, "It's probably just habit by now."
"You know, thinking about it, we don't really know much about Tyson, at all," Max said. "I mean, we know he's friendly to everyone, and a good blader and everything, but do any of you know his favourite colour, or his favourite food?"
"His favourite colour is red," Rei said, "or more specifically, blood-red. Crimson."
"How do you know?" Kai asked, not particularly liking the fact that Tyson's favourite colour was a shade of Tala's hair colour. He didn't realize that it was also his eye colour.
"I asked him. Do you remember the Asian Tournament, and how Tyson and I had to walk to the stadium?" when everyone nodded, Rei continued to explain, "To keep me awake, after I hurt my ankle, Tyson decided to play 20 questions. One of the ones I asked him was his favourite colour."
"Max!" called a voice from behind the remaining Bladebreakers, and they turned, Max's face lighting as he spotted his dad.
"Hey Dad! Guess what? We did it! We're world champs!" Max said, hugging his father tightly.
"I know. Your mum called me to tell me the good news. I'm so proud of you, Max. And of all of you," he added, looking around at the rest of them. "Oh, Kenny, your mum asked me to drop you off home."
"Thank you, Mr. Mizuhara," Kenny said, bowing in thanks.
"Dad, can you give Rei and Kai a lift to that new apartment block near Tyson's house. Mr. Dickinson's arranged for them to stay there, but they have no way of getting there."
"The Phoenix Apartments?" Mr. Mizuhara asked, "Sure. Just get your things, and we'll go."
"Thank you, sir," Rei said, copying Kenny's movements and bowing. Kai just grunted.
Mr. Mizuhara smiled.
~*~*~
After the group had left a figure with red hair stood up from his seat, out of sight, but within hearing distance of where the World Champions had just been.
"So his favourite colour is red, is it?" Tala murmured to himself, smirking. "Isn't that … co-incidental? Red roses are very popular. And roses make lovely massage oils…"
~*~*~
It looked like a plain white envelope, aside from the business stamp in the left hand corner which proclaimed that the piece of mail was from the Caring Passions Massage Center, and the writing in the middle which proclaimed in bold type that the letter, or whatever it was – Tyson hadn't actually gotten around to opening it yet – was to him.
Curiosity getting the better of him, Tyson slit the top of the envelope and pulled out the embossed paper inside.
Quickly reading over the note, Tyson felt a smile break out over his face. A free massage! Maybe this was just what he needed to forget about the last few days. It said all he needed to do was call the parlor and quote the number that was on the card, and book a time.
Maybe he could still get in that day.
~*~*~
"Welcome to Caring Passions," said the girl behind the front counter at the parlor cheerfully. "My name is Helen, how can I help you?"
"Um, hi Helen," Tyson stammered slightly. "I have an appointment at 6 o'clock. The man I spoke to on the phone to told me to come early."
"Of course. Name?"
"Tyson Kinomiya."
Suddenly, the girl's eyes bulged. "You're Tyson? Of the Bladebreakers? Oh, this is so cool!"
"Um, yeah. Yeah, I am," Tyson said sheepishly. Contrary to what he had said earlier to the rest of his team, he wasn't sure he was going to like the amount of attention they would be getting after winning.
"Can I have your autograph? Oh, just wait till my friends hear about this! I don't suppose I could get a picture of us together, could I?" Helen rambled on, only to be stopped when a hand appeared on her shoulder.
"Helen, calm down," the tall man said to her. Then he turned to Tyson. "You must be Tyson. I'm Darren. We spoke on the phone," releasing Helen, Darren held out his hand for Tyson to shake.
"Hi," Tyson said, recognizing the voice of the man he had spoken to, and thus confirming the other's explanation.
Darren smiled. "Are you ready?"
Tyson nodded warily, suddenly more nervous then he had been before he came in. He didn't like the smile on Darren's face, or the glint in his eyes. It reminded him of someone else.
"Then lets get you ready. Have you ever had a massage before?" Darren asked.
"No," Tyson replied, following Darren down a hall.
"Well, I'll explain what will happen to you. Here at Caring Passions we have a number of highly skilled masseurs, although we tend to refer to them as carers."
"Okay," Tyson said slowly. He was still trying to work out what the point of this was, although, he supposed, it could just be procedure.
"We have assigned Thomas to look after you tonight, and I'll introduce you to him soon," Darren continued. "But, before that, I have to finish going through the procedure," Darren smirked at him, and Tyson laughed uneasily. The more time he spent in this parlor, the more uncomfortable he felt. "When you go inside the change rooms, you'll find a robe hanging there. All you have to do is strip, put on the robe, and come out," Darren explained finally.
Tyson laughed again, looking at Darren with a hint of fear in his eyes. "Strip? As in, naked?" he asked.
Darren smiled. "Of course. How else would you get a proper massage otherwise."
"But, as in, nothing?" Tyson blushed, hearing the last word come out as a squeak.
"Well, I don't think anyone would fault you if you kept your underwear on, this being your first time and all."
Tyson distinctly got the feeling that Darren was laughing at him, and blushed even redder. "No. No, I'll be fine. It just took me off guard, that's all."
"Well, that's good, because we're at the change rooms." He pointed to a set of about twelve rooms, six on either side. All but one of the doors were open, the final one showing an engaged signal.
Darren noticed his line of sight. "We have one other person aside from you in tonight," he explained. "You can choose any one of these rooms. Once you come out, the door will be locked. Your belongings will be inside, safe."
"Will I be given the key or something?"
Darren looked at Tyson. "No. You'll be given a tag and an identifying number. The staff looks after the keys," he said.
"Oh, ok." Tyson looked around, before randomly pointing at a door. "This room will be fine," he said before quickly going inside and shutting the door behind him.
Darren smirked.
~*~*~
It wasn't so bad, Tyson thought as the young man who had been introduced to him as Thomas left to get some more oils. It was relaxing, that was for sure, and Thomas certainly knew what he was doing.
"Excuse me, Tyson?"
"Yeah?" Tyson answered, his voice muffled. He was currently lying on his stomach, his face in some soft material. He had told Thomas to call him by his given name. Mr. Kinomiya just made him feel old.
"I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to leave you in the hands of Ta…Tommy," Thomas sounded as if he was extremely nervous, but Tyson couldn't think of anything that would make the other like that. From what he had seen, Thomas, or Tai, as he liked to be called, was an intelligent young man, with a wicked sense of humor. Tai had made Tyson feel right at home, helping the younger boy get over his initial nervousness.
"Is something wrong?"
"My brother just called. He asked me to come home as soon as possible. It's a family emergency, he said," Tai said.
"Then you should go," Tyson said automatically. "I hope nothing's too wrong."
Tai let out a sound that sounded like a sigh. "Thanks for understanding, Tyson."
Tyson heard the sounds of Tai leaving, and then felt Tommy take his place, his hands beginning to work their way across his upper back. Tyson sighed in contentment, then tensed as the hands began to push the robe further down so it pooled around his behind, freeing the small of his back for Tommy to work on. Tyson couldn't help the short moan he gave, and suddenly was reminded of someone else, whose hands seemed to have the same effect on him.
Twisting around, making sure the cloth robe still covered certain areas of his body, Tyson found himself face to face with someone he hadn't expected to see again.
"Tala…" Tyson said softly, not completely believing his eyes.
Tala smiled softly, a look that had Tyson swallowing. "Hello Tyson," The older boy's eyes didn't leave his face as he spoke, "how are you?"
Without waiting for an answer, he leant down and brushed his lips across Tyson's, softly, and then again, pressing down harder.
Tyson's arms came up to wrap around Tala's neck, responding to the kiss instantly. Tala's hands gripped Tyson's shoulders as he pulled away, and Tyson had the feeling the contact wasn't just to keep him from leaving. Not that he would have, even if he could, he realized with a blush.
"I'm sorry," Tala said, seeing the blush and releasing him. "I guess I got a bit carried away. When Kai came this morning and said that you were leaving…"
"You saw Kai this morning?"
"Yes," Tala replied, seeing Tyson's expression darken slightly. "Did something happen between you and Kai?"
"Y-yeah. He said you," Tyson broke off, looking away guiltily. "He said you would betray me at the first test," he could feel Tala bristle beside him as the other boy took a seat on the bed, rubbing soothing circles on his back. Tyson gave him a hesitant smile, and continued, Tala's efforts at comforting him giving him courage. "I told him that at least you had told us your intentions from the beginning. I reminded him of when he defected from us to…"
Tala filled in the blanks. "To the Demolition Boys."
Tyson buried his face in Tala's shirt, hiding his face. "Kai hasn't spoken to me since."
"Oh Tyson…" Tala said, wrapping him in a hug. He knew this was the type of comfort Tyson needed at the moment. "Kai's worried about you, that's all. He cares about your safety, and he doesn't think you're safe with me," he explained. "He knows how I used to be, how Biovault shaped me and the rest of the Demolition Boys, and to some extent Kai himself, to be, but he doesn't realize how I've changed," he sighed, tightening his hold on Tyson, "I didn't mean to cause trouble between you and your friends."
"no, it's alright," again, his voice was muffled, this time by Tala's clothes. "I just… can I stay with you tonight?" he asked hesitantly, his voice unsure.
"With me?" Tala gulped. He knew he should say no. if Bryan had followed him… and he couldn't take advantage of Tyson in his condition… but seeing Tyson look up at him with those eyes. "You mean, with me, where I'm staying?"
"Well, yeah," Tyson blushed, "that is, if you don't mind,"
"No, it's fine. You can…er, you can stay with me," Tala said. Tyson brightened, flashing Tala a huge smile.
"Really? Thank you, Tala!" on impulse, Tyson kissed Tala, breaking off almost instantly, a blush once again staining his face. "Sorry," he mumbled.
Tala laughed, and after a few seconds, Tyson joined him.
"Come on, Tyson," Tala said, getting up off the bed, and extending a hand to Tyson, "let's go home."
Smiling, Tyson let Tala pull him up, but forgot to keep a hold of his robe, which slipped to the floor.
~*~*~
"Are you going to tell me what you're so worried about, Kai?" Rei asked his boyfriend as they prepared for bed. The black haired boy could tell that something had been bothering his boyfriend for the better part of the afternoon, but Max and Kenny had been over for most of the day, helping them settle into their new accommodations. In fact, the two had only left about an hour ago.
"It's just something Tala said," Kai frowned, remembering.
"What did he say?" Rei prompted patiently.
"That we had hurt Tyson somehow," he replied. "And I had the feeling, from the way he was talking, that it was this action, this thing we did, that had given him greater access to Tyson in the first place."
"But what did we do?" Rei asked, his brow furrowing in thought, "what could we do that would be so bad that it would send Tyson running into Tala's arms?" he looked up sharply at Kai. "That is what's happened, hasn't it? That's what Tala was hinting at?" he tried to confirm.
"that's what he was hinting at, yes." Kai said. "But I don't think that's what happened. Something happened, and Tala just took advantage of the situation."
Suddenly, Rei saw the picture clearer, and swore. Kai looked at him, raising an eyebrow, silently asking for an explanation.
"What if Tyson liked one of us?"
"What do you mean, Tyson likes every… body," Kai trailed off, understanding in his eyes, "So that's what Tala meant!" Kai swore fiercely. "And that bastard took advantage of him."
"What do you suppose we do about it, now that we know?" Rei asked, sitting on the bed.
"I don't know," was Kai's response as he sat down across from Rei. Despite being together, the two still slept in separate beds.
"First we need to find out which one of us he likes, if that is the case." Rei said, getting into bed, and watching as Kai did the same. He turned off the lamp on the bed side table, sending the room into darkness. "Then we'll worry about what to do about it."