Disclaimer: Nah, I don't any of these characters… actually I own Naomi, but I don't really want too _… Making no money, as usual.

Author's Notes: Crikey! 0_0 I am so sorry to leave everyone hanging like that. I know, I know it's been almost a week since I last updated!! Sorry! Oh and, Wyatt is a character who appears briefly in VForce (and in this fic), he goes to Kai's prep school.

Impossible

For a little more than half of my life, I didn't know what it was like to be free or even happy. My earliest years had been lost from my memory, and when I did finally remember some of my past, I found that my childhood was not the most pleasant one around. My life was filled with training and discipline in the cold of Russia, and where I was, it was as if the winter never ended.

But, that all changed.

I always had my doubts as to whether old Mr. Dickinson knew what he was doing when he pulled the five of us together and made a world championship team that fateful day. We were all so different, and I was so resentful all the time. In looking back, I realize that despite my attitude and aversion, I had fun. I felt free… and I felt happy. Those times were the best ones in my life. When I recall this, it pains me think that I know the future will be very monotonous indeed, but…

One person will continue to burn brilliantly for me no matter what.

Tyson.

Back then, when my love was new and so pure, he shone for me like the sun. His powerful individuality blinded any of the quirks I had used to dislike about him, and other people from my view as well. I drew strength from him in my times of weakness, because Tyson always offered it, even if I said I could handle myself. And like the sun, we all revolved around him in his brightness. One by one, friends and enemies stretched out before him in a kaleidoscope of people being held together by his will alone. And we were all spinning, waiting for the time when we would be able to feel the warm touch of his spirit once more until we were mercilessly swept away by our own paths.

Like the revolutions of a Beyblade, he became the centre of my universe. Everything I did, and always do, comes back to him. But if Tyson was the sun, then I must surely be the moon… Waxing and waning through life, through idiosyncrasies, through every single day changing but still the same… and yet I have never felt fully whole…

Except when I was with him.

It was time for our paths to cross again.

The doorbell of the dojo chimed, and I heard footsteps heading for the main entrance where I stood. When it swung open, I knew that everything had changed for me a second time in life.

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The door opened halfway and Kai could hardly believe his eyes.

Is it really him? "…Tyson?" Kai asked.

He looked absolutely…amazing.

Tyson was older. Gone were the knee-high socks and vibrant clothing. Gone was the chubby figure that had been a part of his charm. This Tyson was taller, although still a few inches shorter than himself, barefoot and wearing some casual blue jeans, a simple gray t-shirt with an old and heavily faded green button-up shirt overtop. The long sleeves were rolled up, and the collar was slightly turned upward. His hair, that dark, deep blue, was still long and tied back in its usual ponytail. And that red baseball cap…it seemed as if he was perpetually wearing it.

Kai's eyes traveled over Tyson's form. Those clothes fit him in all the right places. Suddenly feeling out of place, he wished he had changed out of his blazer and dress pants before coming here. Kai's gaze lingered on Tyson's body for a few more seconds before hastily snapping upwards to meet the other man's eyes.

Tyson's eyebrows were furrowed in bewilderment. "Kai…?" He asked hesitantly.

Tyson. Kai felt his knees get weak and tears start to blur his eyes. I haven't heard your voice in ages…

"Yes." Kai spoke softly.

The door was thrown wide open at that point. It banged against the wall, but neither of them took notice of it. Tyson ran forward in a split second and flung his arms around Kai, squeezing the taller man tightly.

Kai gasped. Tingles of electricity raced along his body at the contact. Ten years and he can still affect me this way… Every fibre of his being sung with love for Tyson, and the feelings within him that had lain dormant for the long years surged forth even stronger than before. Kai brought his own arms up to hug Tyson in return. This was heaven…

"Kai!" Tyson's whole face had lit up with an odd kind of light. "I missed saying that…I missed you! Where have you been!? Wait, never mind- what are you doing here!! I had no idea you were coming!" Tyson released Kai from his embrace, and jerked his head up and down, eyeing Kai from head to toe.

"Oh-oh my gosh!! And look at you! I almost didn't recognize you at first!!" Tyson gushed.

Kai ran a hand through his hair self-consciously. He had come straight from the hotel not even stopping to wash his face or take a nap. But being here, on Tyson's doorstep, and being welcomed with open arms was worth so much more.

"Ah what are we standing out here for!? Come in, come in!" Tyson put a hand on Kai's back and guided him inside, barely giving the taller man time to remove his shoes.

Tyson kept looking at him, and Kai felt his cheeks start to burn. "Got rid of the face paint? A suit and tie?" The midnight haired man grinned. "What happened to the rebel?"

He fell in love. Kai thought as he gazed steadily into Tyson's deep blue eyes.

"I still can't believe you're here!!" The other young man burst out loudly, unable to control his excitement. Kai subtly wiped at his face where some of Tyson's spit had flown.

Another pair of footsteps was suddenly heard, and a youthful blond stepped into the foyer. "Hey Tyson!" Max said. "Say it, don't spray it." Turning to the guest, Max surveyed Kai with knowing eyes. "You made it!"

The owner of Biovolt simply nodded.

"Hey…" Tyson spoke up after watching the exchange. "Max, you knew Kai was coming!?"

"I asked him to when I sent out the invitations, but I didn't know if he would." Max explained. "Speaking of that…Tyson, why didn't you send those invitations out yourself?"

"Oh," Tyson's face fell a little. "Uh, well, Naomi thought it was a bad idea for me to do it."

"Well, she was probably right. You would've taken forever to get it done." Max chided. "You don't keep in touch enough, Tyson."

Tyson laughed sheepishly. "Sorry!" He shifted uneasily, and Max put his hands into his pants pockets.

"So," Kai said, filling the unexpected silence. "Marriage."

"Yeah," Tyson adjusted his hat. "That ok with you, Oh Great Team Captain?" He grinned.

No. It's not okay. Kai shrugged then crossed his arms. "I never thought I would see the day."

"Heh, I know! I always thought Tyson would be the last of us to get married!" Max crowed amusedly.

"Hey!!" The midnight haired man yelled indignantly.

He looks happy. Kai thought watching the animated young adult. The years have been good to him.

Suddenly the telephone rang, and all of them turned towards the noise. Tyson jogged over to the hallway table and picked up the receiver. "Hello?…Oh hey Grandpa." Tyson listened for a few moments before his face fell. "Aw man! Grandpa, can't you take the bus home or something?"

"What!!" Old Mr. Granger's voice exploded from over the phone, and Tyson had to hold it away from his ear. "Tyson you get your butt in that car and pick me up right now!!"

"But I have friends over!!" He complained.

"Tyson!!"

"Oh fine." The former Bladebreaker turned the phone off, walking swiftly to the hall closet he got some keys from a jacket pocket. "Guess I gotta step out for a sec."

"Okay Tyson." Max replied.

Kai felt his heart drop. I don't want him to leave just yet… But nevertheless, he nodded in consent, watching as Tyson slipped some shoes on.

"Alright, I'll be back in just a few, guys!!" Tyson jingled the keys, and then fixed a mock glare on Kai. "And Kai!"

"Yes Tyson?"

Tyson's hard look dissolved into a soft smile. "Don't. Go. Anywhere."

Wasn't planning on it… Kai thought, his lips quirking into a smile. He watched as Tyson hurried out the door and looked out of the window to see him run around to the back where the car was kept.

"So…" Max said, breaking Kai out of his trance. "You're staying at a hotel?"

"Yes," Kai agreed. "In the city." The two of them walked across the wooden floor, further into the house, Max leading the way into the dojo. Kai remember when, almost a decade before, he had been in town and Tyson had told him to stay over at his house. He had been reluctant to accept the offer, but Tyson had insisted. He had even brought in an extra futon to sleep in the dojo along with the former team captain. Kai hadn't got much sleep that night… he had lain awake for hours just watching Tyson, then left at the crack of dawn.

"I didn't think my letter would reach you!" Max said once they had walked into the backyard and onto the patio. The blond continued in a smug tone. "I bet you didn't believe me when I said he missed you."

"Hmph." Kai snorted, but couldn't stop the smile that fleeted across his lips in remembrance of Tyson's hug.

"We've all missed you, y'know." The coach of the PPA looked across the backyard, taking in the garden and flowers that Grandpa Granger had planted. "So, how long have you loved him, Kai?" Max asked nonchalantly.

Kai froze. The blond had sounded as if he had been asking what time it was; but instead it was like asking Kai to explain the reason of his very existence… Gathering his composure, Kai adopted a casual tone as well. "What makes you think that I feel anything like that for Tyson?"

"Oh come off it Kai!" Max exclaimed, a little bit of frustration forming in his voice. "You might be fooling yourself with that kind of talk, but you're not fooling me."

"You've got it wrong." Kai said dully. "I don't feel anything."

Max raised an eyebrow, amused. "Oh really?" He asked. "That's not what your face was saying when Tyson was hugging you just now."

Kai's heart constricted. Had his emotions really shown through so obviously? No. It can't be. "Even if I did feel something like that… which I don't," Kai said sternly. "It… would do no good whatsoever, now."

"What do you mean?" The blond asked, a frown on his face. "You don't know that-"

"I know enough."

"Yeah, well, what would you know?" Max's voice was reproving. "It's not as if you've made an effort to even admit that you-"

"Don't speak like you know me Max!" Kai's voice thundered angrily throughout the silent courtyard. He was disturbed and more than a little nervous at the turn of events. The owner of Biovolt's jaw clenched, now abruptly aware of how loud their conversation had become.

The blond coach of the PPA team sighed. "Even if you don't want to listen to what I have to say… you should know that, Tyson's marriage? It was arranged."

Kai's eyes opened wide and he stared at Max.

Max nodded. "Naomi is a nice girl, but…"

"But?"

"But, honestly…and don't tell Tyson this!" Max joked. "When I found out about the wedding, I knew I couldn't see him being happy with her…"

Kai exhaled slowly. "What does this have to do with me, Maxie?"

Max shook his head. "We all cared about you back then Kai, but Tyson always cared the most. Don't shut yourself out of this- not if there's a chance that you can still be happy."

"It's impossible."

"No it's not." Max said resolutely. "It'll never be." He smiled and broke out into a chuckle. "By the way, you never answered my question- how long have you loved him?"

Kai turned, walking past Max off the patio and into the house. His answer floated back to the blond over his shoulder.

"Too long."

****

I tried to tell myself that it was completely impossible.

It would never happen. It couldn't be true, but…Max's words have affected me in a way that he will never know. It is so terrible that hope springs eternal; because…there could be no way that he was right about Tyson's past feelings concerning me. But, despite my resolve to put this love behind me and never look back, there is no escaping the fact that I was, am and will always be in love with Tyson. Forever…

And the truth is, that little possibility that he may have, at one time, felt even a fraction of what I feel for him, and could even still feel it…

That means everything in the world.

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Ok things are looking up see? Think I should continue this fic? Please review!