A/N: Of course this is AU, and is like a fantasy/medieval/futuristic setting. There is YAOI implied, so please leave if you don't like. There are many kind of pairings, so if you don't like TyKa, MaRa, TaBy/YuriyBoris, HiHi/HilaryHiro and so forth pairings, then please do leave, I wouldn't like any flames. Yes, since this is like a fantasy, males can get pregnant, so if you don't feel right about that, then I advise you to please leave as well. But really, there will be mentions but not actually a guy has one… as of yet… I am also using the Japanese names of the characters. So help me out if I get them wrong.
Summery: Takao is 16, and is eligible to marry on his father's wishes. The problem is no one would take him as their spouse because of his son that they all call 'Demon'. Who is the father? And who would accept Takao for a husband?
Disclaimers: I don't own Beyblade the Anime or any of its characters. I'm only a fan, doing this to muse on my fanatic skills.
A Moment in Time
By: Blind Dark Fate
Chapter Five: "Needs of Understanding"
Giggling could be heard, ringing through the castle, as a little boy ran through the halls, with an older one behind. Rei popped out his head from the door, with drowsy eyes. He saw the two little princes of Ecliptia ran passing by. Rei smiled, then he heard another set of footsteps coming this way. He got out of his room, and closed the door behind him, and was greeted by the familiar bright smile of Max. "Ohayou-gozaimasu, Rei-kun!"
"Ohayou." Rei smiled back. "What's up with Tyka and Kyoujyu?" He asked.
Max smiled widely. "Oh, they are going to the city with Takao-kun to sign up for the Blading Tournament that happens every year before the Mochidzuki Festival. Takao-kun was last year's Champion, and the two little princes want him to compete again." He said. "You should join too, Rei-kun. I heard that the Hiwataris are fearsome fighters. Boris-kun and I might sign up as well." He tilted his head.
Rei yawned a bit, and placed his hand on his hips. "Maybe… but I don't know about fearsome. I believe that's Onii-san and Aniki." He shook his head. "I bet they would join too, and take up the 'challenge of defeating the Champion'." He chuckled. Max laughed as well.
The blonde gave out his arm, and smiled. "Do you want to join us to the city, Rei-kun? We'll be flying later on, with Boris-kun. He's there already in the city to set up the parameters for guards. You should invite Kai-san and Yuriy-san, ne?" Rei took the arm, nodded.
"Let me go check and see where they are." Rei said.
Max winked. "Then I'll make sure not to leave you behind." Then Max went skipping along to catch up with the two little boys. The raven-haired prince suppressed a blush as he watched the blonde. Rei smiled to himself, before the blonde turned a corner and was out of sight. 'After this whole ordeal is over… I'll make sure and ask Max before I leave to return to Ceres…' He nodded to himself. He let out a breath and went on to go search for his brothers, since they were an early morning people.
Something was nagging on him to wake up. Takao didn't feel like it, having slept in a bed after months without it. He felt so comfortable and content; he didn't want to wake from his bliss of slumber. Then there was still that thing that bothered him to wake up. So slowly he opened his glossy stormy eyes and was slowly registering his surroundings in his head. 'Huh? How did I get here?' He wondered, seeing as he was in a furnished room, most likely in the palace, since they were now in Mysernia and are guarding to protect it from the Demons. 'Wasn't I with the other soldiers…?'
Suddenly he felt a pair of strong yet firm arms gently squeezed him. Takao blinked his eyes wide, and looked up to find himself lying in the arms of his Sensei, Blaze… no… Kai. His face quickly colored, and he shot up from his spot. His face was burning and he can feel it. Kai was roused in his sleep, and he slowly opened his ruby eyes to see Takao staring at him with stormy eyes and his face as red as a tomato. The duel haired Captain sat up and looked at Takao with amusement on his face. "Is something wrong?" He asked a bit groggily.
Takao opened his mouth to say something, but nothing came out. He started pointing in different directions mumbling nonsense. Kai slowly smiled at the young boy's reaction. He thought that Takao looked kind of cute blushing like that. "You don't remember?" The boy shut his mouth, staring at Kai with his stormy eyes. "I got bored at night and couldn't sleep. I guess it was your shift to watch your perimeter, and I found you. We ended up in the garden, and you fell asleep." Kai raised a brow. "I should be punishing you for not doing your job, but I'll let it pass. You're very exhausted since we reached the Kingdom of Mysernia, and they immediately placed you as a guardsman once you arrived." He said in his deep tone.
"But… here? With you… Not that I don't like it… I mean-" Takao's face became really red, and Kai could only chuckle at his expression. It was so much fun to tease the younger boy. He liked it when he was mad, and also embarrassed. But most of all, he loved it when the boy smiled. Kai got out from the bed, and went near the shorter one. He brushed a few strands from the boy's stormy eyes, and lifted his chin.
"Would you rather sleep were all the other soldiers are stationed, or here with me?" He said in a deep tone that brought shivers down Takao's back. The blunette slowly shook his head, and felt his eyes droop as the duel haired teen bent down into a passionate kiss. Takao was in heaven, or a dream, and he really didn't want to wake up. But he was still new to this, and inexperienced in his mind. Takao hasn't really returned the action, still shy on what to really do. It was all new to him.
Kai pulled back, and brushed his thumb on Takao's pink cheeks. He smirked. "Come on, we need to scout the area in the outskirts of the palace. But after breakfast."
Takao blinked his eyes. "Should I wait for you at the soldier's quarters, or any specific place?"
The duel haired teen closed his eyes. "No silly, we are going out in town and get us some breakfast." He replied casually.
"Eh?" Takao once again blushed. "Are you… are you asking me out on a date?" He asked shyly.
"Not a date, simply breakfast." Takao smiled softly.
They were walking through the busy streets of Ecliptia. Everyone was getting ready for the big day. The people who saw their prince walk by would bow curtly, and Takao would smile in return. Rei and Max walked up front, with Kyoujyu holding the blonde's hand. They were talking idly. Takao was walking beside Kai, with Tyka in his arms. The little boy would glance at Kai, and smile at him. Kai secretly returns that smile. From behind, Yuriy would see this, and he smirks. Kai at times would glare behind at his older brother.
"So, you're the Champion at this Mochidzuki Tournament, huh?" Yuriy asked from behind.
Takao looked over his shoulder, and Yuriy walked up beside the young prince. The prince smiled and nodded. "Yes… and Boris-kun took second place. He's a real tough opponent, but seeing as you three will enter as well, I hope for a great challenge." He grinned widely.
Yuriy chuckled. "At Ceres, we use to hold Tournaments as well, but we haven't brought it back up after the war. But it's been a long time since I've last Bladed."
Takao tilted his head in awe. "Well, I've heard a lot of rumors of the people from Ceres, and that they were like invincible fighters. I'm excited to see how well you three will be in battle."
Max glanced over his shoulder. "Hee. Hee. How about a battle for your heart, ne?" Takao blinked, and blushed lightly. Rei laughed. "I think Brooklin-san, Julia-san, and Yukiko-san are joining as well." He pointed a finger to the air. "I made sure of it." Then he glanced at Kai, whose eyes were closed as if he didn't care. "It's a little wager on who will win among the last four of your suitors." Takao blinked even more, and turned redder. Rei and Max laughed at this.
"We're here!" Kyoujyu announced as they were standing before the large silver stadium, with very tall pillars and a beautiful architecture design. The Hiwatari brothers stared in awe, even Kai. Kyoujyu let go of Max's hand, and went to go tug on Takao's. "Let's go, Takao-ojisan!" he said with excitement. Tyka was also urging his father, and Kyoujyu started to drag his uncle into the stadium.
Max laughed at this. "Kyoujyu always admires Takao-kun, that's why he likes to see him when he Blades." Then the four men walked into the stadium after the young prince.
They were all surprised at the long line of fighters who would want to compete this year. Takao stared at the crowd. "Er… Maybe we should come back later…" He told Kyoujyu. The boy slightly pouted.
"Ah, Takao-kimi, Max-sama." A man in a uniform came up to them, and he bowed. He glanced at the three other princes. "You can go in front. We've already reserved spots for you, and the three other princes from Ceres. We just need some information for your battles, sirs." He said. The people in line all looked behind, and quickly bowed to the Prince of Ecliptia. Takao sweat dropped, feeling embarrassed at the mass of people. He walked by, forcing out a kind smile to them all. Tyka buried his face into Takao's neck, and Kai frowned.
After they signed up for the tournament, and finding out that their King was the one who already reserved them spots into the tournament instead of going through the elimination round starting in the afternoon, they all went to a little restaurant that Takao and Max love to eat at. The people were kind there, and especially love Tyka and Kyoujyu around. They all sat in a privet room. "Try the soup, it's really great!" Max said excitingly. He looked at Kyoujyu and Tyka saying out different meals as they stare at the menu. He chuckled.
"Don't you have a great chef as well at the castle?" Yuriy questioned as he looked through the menu.
Takao smiled. "Yes we do, but they have a different kind of taste here in this restaurant. Whenever we travel around and represent Onii-san in some foreign negotiation, we like to find and try different meals. I mean every region has their own tastes." He nodded at his answer. Then servers came in to pour some tea, and gave the two little boys their usual juice.
"Ah, then have you been to Ceres yet?" Rei asked.
Max shook his head. "But if we do, you guys have to promise to treat us to the best of cuisines there in Ceres!" Takao nodded, and Rei laughed. They all ordered and ate their meals. There was little talk of many topics, but they didn't want to ask Takao whom he is going to marry, since Kai was present. Tyka and Kyoujyu talked among them selves, but not so silently like they use to be around strangers. After they finished their meals, they went off to the Dragon Stables and flew around the kingdom and over the mountains. Tyka rode with Kai, because he wanted to, and this made Takao smile, watching the two.
"Let's have a race!" announced Max. They all looked up at him.
"That's kind of unfair, don't you think since you two are more experienced in this." Rei said, looking at the blonde and the young prince.
Yuriy grunted. "C'mon Otouto-san, don't be a coward." He said with his arms crossed.
Kyoujyu looked up at his uncle. "Are you going to race, Takao-ojisan?" He asked. The boy was riding with Takao. The blue haired boy grinned sheepishly, and rubbed his nose.
"Why not?"
Max looked over at Kai and Rei. "So what do you say? We land over at the beach, and take off from there. Curve around the castle hill, and to the South gate entrance, around the outskirts of the lower district and back here to the beach." He smiled widely with his hands on his hips.
Kai looked down at the small boy, and Tyka nodded excitingly. Rei sighed and agreed to it. Yuriy looked at them. "But there has to be a price of some sort in this." He said.
Max placed a finger on his chin. "Um… last one there has to dress up as a maid and be the personal servant to the winner for the whole day. There, that's not bad." He looked at everyone else, and they all agreed uncertainly. Max smiled widely and clapped his hands together. "Okay, let's go to the beach and start!" He chirped.
They all landed on the sands of the beach. There were a few people, but in a safe distance away. They all held on tightly to their reigns, and looked at each other with competitive eyes. They waited for the signal of a fellow citizen who was the judge of the race. There were three other watchers.
Max glanced at Takao, and smirked. "You're not going to win this one this time, Kinomiya."
"Yeah right, you'll be seeing the end of my dragon the whole time, Mizuhara." Takao said back. He looked at Kyoujyu and the two shared a grin.
"This will be very interesting." Yuriy commented, amused at the two young teens.
"There is no way am I going to cross dress!" Rei freighted.
Yuriy laughed. "Then just quit the race, Otouto-san."
"No way!" The raven-haired prince glared at his older brother.
Tyka looked up at Kai. "We can win!" He chirped. Kai nodded, and looked over at the other racers.
"READY!" The dragons were getting restless in the waiting. The man waved down his hand, and ran out of the area. "GO!"
The wings started to flap, and clouds of dust rose. The Dragons took off into the sky, and raced in the air with great speed. It looked as if Yuriy had the lead, but Max rushed by becoming first. Takao pouted greatly seeing as he was sort of last, but Kyoujyu's shouts of support led them to pass Kai and Rei who were neck and neck. They all rounded the hill, and headed to the Southern Gate area. They tried their best to dodge any other flyers. As what the Hiwataris predicted, the two younger teens were showing off, doing little tricks in the air as they smoothly maneuvered their dragons.
Takao and Max were now flying side by side in first place. The two best friends were throwing playful insults at one another, while flying around dodging buildings and other flyers. The prince of Ecliptia turned his head to see the Hiwataris no so far behind. "Oh they're good for rookies." He said to himself.
"You don't remember then?" Max shouted out through the wind.
The blue haired prince glanced at the blonde. "Remember what?"
Max smiled and closed his cerulean eyes. "Well… Hiromi-sama said that when we were really young, before the war, the Hiwataris would come every summer to Ecliptia, before the war. When their father died they stopped visiting, and that was probably around two year before the wars. I think she said that they use to go riding before…"
Takao looked behind and saw Rei lagging a bit behind, but his face was full of determination. Something clicked into his mind and Takao smirked. He saw the finish line, and closed his eyes. Max blinked his eyes seeing as he was zooming a head. 'What's wrong with Takao-kun?' Kyoujyu looked up at his uncle. "What are you doing, Takao-ojisan."
"Doing a favor." He smiled widely in a mischievous way. The young boy looked up at the prince confusingly.
Takao's dragon trailed close behind Max, confusing the blonde even more. He felt a bit more uncomfortable when we saw Takao's big grin. When they landed, Max immediately jumped off his dragon and glared at the young prince of Ecliptia. Takao jumped down, and open his arms for Kyoujyu to jump into. Just then, Kai and Yuriy landed at the same time, and then Rei followed last.
"What the heck was that for? I knew you were going to win, but you came in second! Why?" The blonde yelled at his best friend.
Takao just smiled, and glanced at the three Hiwatari brothers. The two eldest came walking up to them, and Rei looked defeated. "Looks like we got our loser, ne, Otouto-san?" Yuriy smirked. Rei bowed his head more, secretly glaring at his Aniki.
Max blinked his eyes, and then it widened. His face instantly became red, and Takao was beside him giggling. "I told you, I did you a favor." The blue haired prince whispered to the blonde. Max looked at Takao, the jumped on him. The two started to wrestle in the sand, with the blue haired prince laughing out loud. "Oh come on! It was your idea!"
The blonde was on top. "That's not funny!" Takao was still grinning, and Max was blushing madly with a scowl.
The blonde walked around the palace trying so hard not to look behind to see the raven haired Hiwatari in a maid outfit. He was blushing madly, and he couldn't talk to Rei, even though for the past weeks they were comfortable around each other. Now…. Max felt awkward, and also felt like punching in Takao's face, if only he wasn't the prince of the kingdom.
"Y-you know, Rei-kun… you don't really need to wear that. We can go to your room, and you can dress out of it. I was only joking on that part." Max stuttered shyly. Rei looked away from the blue eyes teen, and nodded with a blush. They both walked towards the guest area, cautious of not revealing the prince of Ceres in a maid's outfit. They heard giggling around the corner, and the two panicked. Max looked around for any hiding, but they were stuck in a corridor with no doors.
The blonde took the taller prince and turned him around to face him. Then Max did the only thing he could think of, he pulled the taller raven-haired teen down and kissed him. The two maids turned the corner and recognized the blonde right away.
"Oh, Max-sama, excuse us for interrupting." One blushed at the blonde.
"We're sorry we didn't mean to." The other said blushing as well.
Max pulled away, and looked at the two girls, pulling Rei's head close to his shoulder so his face would be hidden. "Oh… hey girls." He said casually. The girls squealed, and blushed more.
"Max-sama… we suggest you find a better place to do your… um…. business…" The first one said.
"Yeah… Kokuouheika might spot you and get angry… again." The girl giggled.
The blonde smiled at them, and they squealed. "Well, I should." He took Rei's hand and tugged him away from the two maids. Then, Max looked over his shoulder and winked at them. "I guess I'll see you ladies around sometime." Then he walked away with Rei in tow. The girls started to squeal and giggle more.
Once they turned a corner Max let go of Rei's hand, and leaned back on the wall with a sigh of relief. "That was close. It's a good thing they didn't notice you, ne Rei-kun?" The blonde looked up at Rei, and then tilted his head in question. "Rei-kun?"
The raven-haired prince was in a bit of shock. He was leaning against the wall as well. He looked down at his hand, with a light tint of pink on his cheeks that the blonde didn't notice. 'H-he kissed me! But… those other maids, they make it seem that Max is…' He shook his head. 'Did he really do because he felt something as well… or he just did it like it's no big deal?' His heart was beating rapidly.
The blonde blinked his ocean blue eyes. He pushed himself off the wall, and took Rei's hand. "C'mon, let's get you dressed back to your own clothes." The raven-haired prince bowed his head, not wanting the blonde to notice him blushing face as he was dragged through the palace by the younger one. 'But… what if…?'
"The day is nearing when the young prince will summon the Light, and then that power will be mine."
"Sir. All soldiers and things are accounted for."
An old sinister man turned around in his black robes and looked at his soldier. The man was rather tall, with violet-gray hair. On his face was a mask, hiding his eyes. "Good, let the men rest until the Mochidzuki Festival." The soldier saluted and walked away, leaving the superior to himself. "Garland."
A young man, standing a few feet behind the older man, stood up straight and bowed. "Yes, sire?" He was wearing an armor designed from his own kingdom. He had long silver hair, pulled back in a tight ponytail, and gray eyes.
"You and your best of men will go to the city and prepare for our plan. My stupid son has betrayed my wishes, and now we will have to destroy him and this kingdom." The man growled.
Garland looked up in alarm. "My lord, you are willing to murder your own son?"
The old man smirked. "Why, yes. Once I have the powers of the light, there is no need for an heir to the thrown, for I will be immortal."
The young man looked down, not wanting to look up at his king. He sighed to himself, and bowed. "I will be going now, my lord, to the city." He bowed, and walked away.
"Soon… soon everything will fall according to plan… and everything will be in my grasps." He laughed to himself.
Garland heard this, and kept his eyes closed. "I'm sorry Brooklyn-sama." He whispered to the wind.
The doors to the study were suddenly opened forcefully, and the young King of Ecliptia didn't look up from his desk filled with many scrolls. "Onii-san!" Hiro sighed, and placed down his quill. He looked up, and smiled at his young brother.
"What is it, Otouto-san?"
Takao frowned at his older brother, as he stood in front of his desk. The young prince crossed his arms, and shifted his weight on one leg. "Why did you send away Boris-kun? You took him out of the tournament!" The boy yelled exasperated.
Hiro frowned, and turned his chair around, with the back of the chair facing his young brother. "You wouldn't understand… Kao-kun."
The young prince looked up at Hiro, blinking. 'He… he hasn't called me that since before the war…' Takao frowned inwardly. "What's going on, Hiro-kun? Why wouldn't I understand?"
"Because… you are still too young." Takao glared at the back of the chair, nearly glaring holes through it. Hiro turned back around, and smiled at his brother. "Please, don't worry about anything, Otouto-san. You've got one more day till you are single. Make it enjoyable." Hiro waved his hand at Takao. "Go on. I still have business to attend to, with preparations for the festival and the ball of the announcement of your engagement."
Takao raised a brow, and had his hands on his hips. He grunted, and turned away from his brother. "Something is going on, and I can feel it. Just to let you know, I am the prince of this kingdom and every business that goes on, matters to me, Onii-san." The blue haired teen shut the doors of the office, leaving Hiro on his own, staring at the door.
The young king sighed, and rested his forehead on his hands. "I'm sorry Takao… but I fear there might be another war that will occur soon, and it's among kingdoms." He whispered to himself.
There were fires everywhere. The city has fallen, but they have won this battle. The soldiers who survived were now on the hill area, watching the kingdom, Mysernia, burn to the ground, like all the other kingdoms. Takao stood beside his sensei, holding on to him. Kai leaned against he young boy, as a support. The two were both heavily wounded, gasping for air. They continued to watch, as they tried to regain some of their remaining strength.
"Kai…"
The older boy glanced over at the shorter boy. "Yes, Tyson?"
"What… what are we going to do now?" Takao held back the tears that were threatening to fall. It was his first experience in this hectic war, where he witnessed the lives of innocent people being murdered in front of his eyes. Most of the time when there was a battle, the soldiers had minor injuries by the Demons. But the battle in the city was different. The Demons were also different. They were like human beings, but with a dark appearance, and they killed mercilessly at anything that gets in their way. He had to watch the people die and the blood of the innocent taint the whole city.
The two turned away from the city, and walked down a path through the dead forest. "We'll just have to find the other camps of Crusaders." He replied hoarsely. The dual haired teen took a glance at Takao again, and saw the boy's pale face. He closed his eyes, and bowed his head. "I'm… sorry." He whispered.
Takao looked up, and blink his eyes in question. "Why?"
"I couldn't protect you…"
"You did, and you did a great job at it, but you were very busy with the other Demons. I understand, Kai, you don't need to apologies to me-"
Kai pressed a finger on the younger boy's lips. "No… I'm sorry I couldn't protect you from experiencing all that. I could have prevented it, but I couldn't… Tyson… you were so innocent, and still young…"
Takao took Kai's hand and shook his head. "It's okay, Kai. Sooner or later I was going to witness all that. And I'm not a kid anymore. I'm nearly thirteen! You were thirteen when you entered the army…"
"Even so, you are still too young to understand anything." Kai then winced a bit when the boy shifted. Takao moved Kai's arm form his shoulder, and stared at the ground, with his bangs covering his eyes. "Tyson?" The boy turned away from the dual haired teen, and walked away deeper in the dead forest. "Tyson! What are you doing?" He went to run after him, but he winced more as his he stepped on his hurting ankle. He fell to the ground. "Damnit! Tyson, come back!"
Takao started to run, but he didn't know why. Tears were streaming down his face, and he couldn't stop it. 'I guess he's right. I am still a kid. I can't even stop crying like a baby.' Takao wasn't looking where he was going, and tripped on a root of a tree. He stayed on the ground, crying. 'I… I want to go home… I…'
There was a clap of thunder, and Takao flinched at the loud sound. Soon the lands were beginning to become drenched with rain. The young boy didn't care of the wet weather, letting it soak him. The boy lifted his head up, and looked around the forest. 'Great going Tyson, you got yourself lost.' He sat up, and let himself lean against the trunk of the tree. He stared up at the black sky, and watched as more flashes of lightening and the crashing sounds of the thunder pass by.
There was a tiny chill that passed him, and the boy huddled himself closely, bringing up his knees to his chest. "I'm being stupid…" He stood up, and looked around again. "I guess… I'll go find Sensei-san…" The boy winced a bit, remembering how wounded he was. He sat back down, and he placed his hand on his chest, with his arms crossing. His hands started to glow, and his entire body was covered in the light. He blinked open his eyes, and saw that his wounds closed for the time being. "Now… to Kai…"
The boy started to feel guilty leaving the only person he has become close to, and who stayed their by his side during the course of the wars. The boy clenched his hand into a fist, as he closed his eyes. 'I'm… the one who should be… sorry…'
"Well, well, well, what do we have here?"
"It's a boy from the city. Looks like we missed one."
Takao looked up in alert, and widened his eyes recognizing the two as the human like Demons. The boy panicked, and looked around for a way to escape. 'Oh no… They are going to…' He backed up, and hit the trunk of the tree. He could feel the two Demons chuckling and grinning at him. They started at him, as if he were their prey. 'Kai…'
The Demons raised their hands up, baring their sharp, clawed hands. Takao closed his eyes, tears falling from his eyes that blended with the rain. 'Kai…' They started to walk up towards him, with low chuckles. "Kai…" The boy whispered, his body shaking out of control.
"Aw… the poor baby is crying."
"Let's torture him slowly, yes?"
"Sounds fun."
Takao shook his head, and clutched his heart area. "KAI!" A bright light emitted from the boy, taking over the whole area and engulfing the three occupants close by.
The dual haired prince snapped open his eyes, and sat up quickly. He gasped out for breaths, as he leaned his head into his hand. 'I… Tyson…' He bent down, and he clutched on to his sides. "I'm… I'm sorry…"
To Be Continued…
((Ho! Ho! Ho! Finally got to update! Summer is here! Yay! (Dances around) Took a vacation to San Francisco with my relatives, so I could have updated sooner. And, my dad did something to the computer that the Internet hasn't been working for weeks! Curses!
So anyways, two days to go before the Mochidzuki Festival! Takao is has to choose! And trouble is stirring just outside the castle gates! What will happen? And why don't Kai and Takao remember each other from the past? Oh, you'll find out. See, Kai remembers 'Tyson'. Takao was a little boy back then, and he might as well have grown and changed after two years, since he did have a child. And Takao… oh you'll find out. Please Review! And thanks a bunch to those who reviewed the last chapter. You're request for this chapter is here. Yay!
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Characters:
Garland- (24) He is a general of Quagmire, where Brooklyn is from. (If you can remember a while back, Garland was the General also of the Crusaders in Takao's past.)
-In the Past:
Takao (Tyson)- is 12 (turning 13, it's almost the end of the war… that means Tyka is almost going to be 'made.' Hee. Hee.)
Kai (Blaze)- is 17))