ME: O__O I can't believe it…

CS: They really like this pathetic story…

Jalico: Promise!! I won't stop writing TyKa for the world. But this is an experiment of sorts. ^__^ I like trying out new pairings. TyTa is my next favorite from TyKa and MaRa.

Titanicbabe: Here's your update! Enjoy!!!

Dragi: ¬_¬ Impatient, aren't you? Don't worry. I'll update as soon as possible.

JadesRose: Well, TY-kun is pretty confused right now. He loves Kai, but he isn't sure if it is love. Love comes in many forms. ^___^ It's up to you to figure out which one.

I luv Yugi and Daisuke so :p: Kai: EEP? *hides behind Timmy* SAVE ME!!! ME: ¬__¬ Oh, for pete's sake… CS: *drags Kai away who's still shivering in terror* ME: And don't worry, Kai is just….weird in this story!!! Kai: Blame her!!! She made me do it!!!!

ME: Oh go boil your head Kai.

AT-chan: I'll see if I can add new twists. You're right, the abuse angle has been covered a lot, but not in a TyTa. *grins evilly* I should get some credit.

NeoPhantom Spawn: Glad you like it. And here's a Kai plushie you can use to behead. I like Kai too much to let you behead him. ^^*

Kiina: County!

Nanashi2: ME: o0 I think the evil laughter has gone on the blink. That, or there's a cold going around… ^__^ I'm glad you liked the TyKa, despite how…tiny it was! And you're a great writer too!!!

Ms Hobgoblin: ME: Yes, writer's block is evil. Evil I tell you. But you're too cool a writer to let that bother you. You'll get your inspiration back!!! And here *Anti-Writer's block repellant* Hope this helps!!

Fallen1: ME: o0 Cookies and chibis? ^___^ Arigatou Gozaimasu!!! *bows low* Now to hide them from CS…

Little Leila: ME: *watches Tala run off to join Little Leila* …Should I be worried. *shrugs* Oh well. Might as—*spots a moving dumpster* o0; Okay. *goes up to the dumpster and knocks at it* Is anyone there? *The dumpster opens to reveal…Kai!*

Kai: Have they gone? ME: Yeah… Kai: YAY!!!! *throws confetti all over the room* ME: ...But I can always call them back…. Kai: o0; EEP?! *jumps back in the dumpster*

Unknown Assassin: Thanx for reviewing!!!

ME: *yawns* I'm so tired… 8 pages of Sealing of the Myths, another chappie of Halves in soul, wrote another chappie in Ultimate Attraction (a fic that will come out as soon as Sealing of the Myths is over. I promise!)

CS: *looks at the list* You're certainly busy…

ME: And I still have to post up the concluding chapters of 'Never letting you go!!! *bursts into tears* This is too much!!!!

CS: o0 Authoress overload!!!!

*A few minutes later. Timmy is relaxing in a steam bath and Van and Dilly-kun are massaging her shoulders*

ME: ^^ I should have an overload more often.

DISCLAIMER:

ME: Now which unlucky soul shall I choose to do the disclaimer? *spots Kevin* Hey midget!

Kevin: I have a name you know…

ME: ^^* My bad. Will you do the disclaimer for me?

Kevin: Are you nuts? Why would I do anything for you?

ME: Because I'll turn you into a medium sized person, that's why!

Kevin: Really?

ME: Really.

Kevin: ^^ Cool. Timmy does not own Beyblade. Now make me tall.

ME: *hands him a pair of platform shoes* Enjoy!

Kevin: ….

Chapter Three

Green eyes and Black Dreams

Takao stirred from his sleep. He felt oddly refreshed by the rest, a feeling he hadn't felt in a long time.

He felt safe. He glanced at the door and caught a glimpse of Tala.

The tall teen was drooping off the chair, his red bangs falling over his face. He muttered something unintelligible in his sleep. Takao giggled. He looked so cute!

Then he did a double take. Cute?

Had he really suggested that?

He took a longer look at Tala. Tala wasn't the kind of person you could call cute. The guy could have major mood swings and he had a temper that matched Kai's.

Yet, Tala has been nothing but supported of him. What had changed?

Tala stirred fretfully. Takao wondered what kind of dreams Tala was having. Were they pleasant dreams or nightmares from the past? Takao knew all too well about the nightmares of the past.

Tala cracked an eye open. Takao grinned at him, "Had a good night sleep?" He said innocently. Tala looked at him, suspicious, "Yeah." He said cautiously.

Takao felt very uncomfortable all of the sudden. Tala's crystal blue eyes seem to make him shake. Takao quietly slipped off the bed, stuttering, "I should go."

Tala's eyes were still on him. The red-haired teen came closer and cupped Takao's chin.

"No," He murmured, "Not yet."

And he kissed him.

We live our lives on different sides
But we keep together you and I
Just live our lives, stigmatized [1]

Tala forgot everything. He forgot that this was the boy who stole victory from him. He forgot that this boy belonged to Kai. He forgot why he stopped his love.

Takao knew that this was fake. Fake love. How ironic.

He loved Kai.

Didn't he?

Didn't he?

Tala gently let his love flow into his mouth. The kiss was gentle, comforting. Two teens drawing light from each other in the darkness.

They broke apart, slightly at a loss for air.

Storm and Sky locked at each other, looking for the light.

They turned away, afraid for what they would see.

Afraid that what they would see would be a lie.

"I better leave," Takao said softly. It seemed loud in the utter silence of the room.

Tala nodded. But before Takao could leave, Tala grabbed his arm and said, "You'll return? To see me?" He said pleadingly.

Takao's face was covered. His hand slipped from Tala's grasp and the door closed with a tiny click.

Tala covered his face in his hands.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

His breath came in white mist. Takao shoved his numb hands in his pockets.

You'll return? To see me?

Takao…o-negai.

Only you knew his heart.

Did I really know Kai? Takao thought. He shook his head. He ran away from Kai, unable to take the abuse anymore. Unable to take the pain.

But isn't love pain?

Then there was Tala. A side of Tala he had never seen before. A thoughtful, caring Tala.

Why did Tala care for him so much?

You'll return? To me?

To me?

Takao stopped his walk for a minute and pondered. Why did Tala want him back?

"This isn't good for you Takao," He muttered to himself, "All this thinking is bound to give me a problem."

But Tala cared for him. Like Kai used to care for him.

A small sob burst in his throat. Why did things always become so difficult for him?

He continued his walk. White petals drifted through the air.

Then a beyblade whirled in front of Takao. Takao's brow creased in worry.

That blade looked familiar.

Then he looked up to meet a pair of burning claret eyes. Takao's breath hitched in fear.

"Kai?"

The Bladebreaker captain came closer and palmed Dranzer. He then stared at Takao as if he wasn't real, "Why did you leave Takao? I thought you loved me."

Takao felt a surge of guilt and fear rise from his throat, "I do. I just…" He trailed, unable to complete the sentence.

"You what?" Kai's voice was harsh, accusing, "You lied? You were pretending?"

It was Takao's turn to get angry, "How dare you say that? You know better than anyone I love you!"

"Then why were you with Tala?" Kai ignored Takao's gasp, "You left me for him? A cyborg?" Kai sneered.

Takao clenched his fist, "I left because I needed to," He grated out.

Takao didn't have a chance to react when Kai pushed him against the wall. Takao let out a cry as his head hit the wall hard. He slumped against the stone. Kai began to kiss Takao fiercely. Takao struggled, but Kai was bigger and stronger than Takao. Kai's hands began to wander downwards. Takao's eyes widened.

"Kai, yammero! Yammero [2]!!" Takao protested weakly.

Kai cut off his protests as his hands went downwards. Takao's eyes began to prick. Kai grinded harder against the Dragon, forcing his mouth open. A whimper escaped Takao's mouth.

"Hiwatari, let go of him."

Kai turned, letting Takao go. The younger teen let out a sigh of relief.

"Back off Yurichka. Be happy I won't kill you, but you won't take Takao away from me!" Kai snarled.

Tala remained stoic, "He can go to who he wants, Hiwatari. You can not choose for him."

"NO!" Kai yelled, startling both Takao and Tala, "He's mine! You hear me Yurichka?! Mine!"

Tala forcibly pulled Kai off Takao and threw him onto the ground. Kai got up slowly, his eyes blazing. He snarled at them.

"I'll come Yurichka. Hands off what is mine. Mine," He hissed angrily. And with that parting remark, he slinked off.

Takao laid his head against the wall, shuddering. The wild fire in Kai's eyes had scared him.

Tala picked him up and carried him. Takao laid his head on Tala's chest, snuggling for the warmth.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Takao was shivering for the remainder of the journey. Every few minutes or so, he would shake violently and Tala would whisper something in his ear.

"We're here," Tala said. Takao looked up, from his position (remember, Tala was carrying Takao)

"But where is here?" Takao asked, his blue-grey eyes creased in curiosity.

"This is a cabin I rented sometime back. I come here once in a while to be alone."

"But…why would you want to be alone? Won't you be lonely?"

Tala chuckled wryly, "True, but sometimes my team mates get on my nerves. This is my little 'place'"

Takao glanced at the cabin. It wasn't exactly modern looking but it had homely touches. The mist came down, layering the roof in a coat of white. Immediately, Takao loved the cabin. It was a home away from home (A/N: Yes, I know that was a crappy sentence, but bear with me)

Tala's sky-blue eyes misted over as well.

"Home…"

Takao looked at Tala quizzically. He had never known the Demolition Boy to be melancholy.

But you're learning new things about him everyday now aren't you? Hissed a tiny voice in his ear.

Takao blushed at that. But Tala didn't notice.

"Come on. Let's get inside. After what happened today," Tala noticed Takao's wince, "We need our rest."

ME: Not bad so far…

Kai: What have I ever done to you?!!!!!! I sounded so…so…

CS: Possessive? Obsessive? Domineering? Jealous? Covetous?

ME: -_-; Well, somebody has been reading the dictionary.

Tyson: *hugs Kai* Don't worry!! She won't change her pairing for anything!!

ME: I might change it for the whole collection of Beyblade Episodes…

Tala: *hopeful* Really?

Tyson: *glares at Timmy* YOU BETTER NOT CHANGE IT FOR ANYTHING!!!!!!!!

ME: o0; Yes sir.

Tala: Damn.

Kai: ^^ That's my koi!

ME: Reviewers receive—

CS: Possessive Kai plushies!!!

ME: Warning: Bring them too close to a Tyson plushie and you might find that Kai might just…not give it back.

Plushie possessive Kai: MINE!!!

CS: *starts dressing her plushie in a bikini* Review!!

[1] From the song 'Stigmatized' by the Calling.

[2] Yammero = Stop!