Thank you to:-
Stasha Malfoy – this is nothing to do with my T/K/R series, this is just an idea that got into my head and wouldn't go away until I wrote it.
Vampyre Neko – hope you continue to like it.
Autumnburn - well here is some more enjoy.
Devlinn Reiko- sama – I'm holding back the details on the child for a reason you'll have to read to find out what that reason is though. Here is the update enjoy
Neko Yaoi – Thank you for your criticism and I'll do my best but my grammar is crap and if you want quick undated I can't have it beta read, cus I put it up went I have written it…hope the grammar isn't too bad and the spacing his better…..the questions on the baby you'll have to read and find out.
E.L – Here is the second chapter, sorry about the grammar but my spelling and grammar is really bad. Enjoy the chapter.
Natasha-Li – hope you carry on finding it interesting.
Neko-Jenn – here is some more,
KuronekoHikage - you'll have to wait for the pairing sorry.
Bloodmistress – I hope it's not too confusing.
Kero-chan39 – well here is some more hope you like it.
Animeandraia - I would like to thank you for reviewing my other stories as I never got a chance, well I hope you go a good sleep and here is the next chapter, enjoy.
Azn Hiwatari – It's not a one-shot, I don't think I could ever write one of them and you story isn't crap it's good. Here is another chapter enjoy.
Darksaphire – aww don't cry…and I'm not saying who he gets with you're gonna have to wait and see.
Chapter 2
-------------------2 years before ------------------------The air was cool as Rei walked out of his hotel into the courtyard, the wind playing with the black bangs that framed his face, Rei had turned 19 but didn't look much different from what he always did, his features had become more defined and his face had become thinner as had his body but it held hidden muscles, golden eyes had mellowed slightly but still help there sharp look. He stood at 5 ' 6 and his hair was still held in it's white wrap at the base of his head while his bangs where spiked and held back by a black bandana. He was dressed in a tight black sleeveless T-shirt with a pair of baggy black trousers.
The Neko walked towards the minicab waiting for him as his luggage had already been packed so it was just waiting for him, he got into the back and they started the journey towards Tyson's grandpa's dojo.
The team were meeting up again as another style of the Beyblade tournament had started for older bladers so naturally the Bladebreakers being too old for the normal blading but still holding the title had been invited to join this form of beyblading with other older teams to see how it would kick off. A couple of months ago they had won their last junior championship and Mr. Dickinson didn't want their talent to go to waste so they where entered into this new one that they didn't know much about. They had agreed and now they where meeting up to go into the qualifying rounds with other Japanese teams before going to the world.
The Taxi stopped and Rei opened the door as soon as he did he could hear the shrill voice of Hilary followed by the recognizable moaning of Tyson and the light laughter of Max, the driver of the cab handed Rei his bags and the Neko paid him. Rei had flown in from Hong Kong late last night and Mr. Dickinson had paid for the hotel for the night. He moved quietly to the door to Tyson's garden and hide behind it as he peered through and grinned.
In the middle was Hilary shouting at Tyson who was now towering over her, Hilary had turned into a decent looking woman at the age of 18, with her brown hair reaching her mid back and she had filled out in figure, she was now 5'7 which slightly annoyed Rei but he brushed it off he was happy to see her, she was dressed in a white skirt with a pink off the shoulder top finished with white sneakers.
Opposite her was Tyson who was pushing 6 foot and had bulked out like his father because of the training that Grampar did with him, willingly or not, Tyson had his navy blue ponytail like always and his ever present red cap, his face had lost it's chubbiness and had become more defined, his blue eyes had become deeper and wise, He was dressed in a pair of dark blue jeans and a black sleeveless shirt that had the top couple of buttons undone. Rei scanned the rest of the garden to see who else he could see when a familiar tapping noise caught his attention, he looked over to the porch to see Kenny leaning over Dizzy, the chief had changed a lot and become more confident since getting together with Hilary and it had nearly been a year. The younger boy had grown to the same height as Hilary, his brown mop had been tames and had grown out to a ponytail that held it off his eyes that were frames in a pair of oval rimless glasses showing his Grey eyes, he was dressed in a white shirt with a black tie with sliver pattern, that hung lose around his neck he also wore a pair of baggy blue jeans that seemed to hand off him.
Next to him was Max, when Rei saw him he felt a small stirring his stomach as he looked the blonde up and down, the wild blonde hair was a wild as ever and as bright as usual, his blue eyes still held deceptive innocence, dancing with mirth at the scene of the small girl yelling at Tyson and his face always still seemed to be smiling constantly. He was dressed in a pair of green shorts and a yellow T-shirt both showing his muscular figure, Max had taken up training with Kai on how to defend himself and it had agreed with his body giving him an athletic build without being too muscular, and it draw attention from both sex's.
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Rei was about to open the door when a hand on his shoulder made him yelp and spin round to come face to face with a familiar muscular chest.
"Hey Kai, sneak up on me why don't ya" teased Rei stepping back to looking up at Kai who was stood before him, a smirk on his lips. The captain of the team was also 19 but was nearing his 20th birthday and was the tallest of the team reaching just over 6'foot but Tyson would probably pass him in the future. The two toned hair was still wild and the blue tattoo's where covered up with foundation making his face look paler than usual, making those scarlet eyes even more noticeable and attention snaring, specially when they where shining with laughter. Rei looked his team mate and best friend over, Kai still had his muscular build but wasn't as bulky as he had been when he was 16 but it was still toned, being shone off by the tight black muscle top like the one that he used to where in the first tournament and a pair of deep red combat trousers.
"well Kitty afraid to go in" teased the bluenet back, Rei stuck his tongue out before shouldering his rucksack and taking a step towards the door before turning to Kai.
"are you coming?" he asked leaning against the door.
"want he to hold your hand" teased Kai grinning.
"you wouldn't even if I asked you too" stated Rei before going to step through the door, yelping as someone picked him up and throw him over their shoulder.
"you right I wouldn't hold you hand" said Kai as he carried the struggling Neko into the garden of the dojo, the sound of Hillary's stretching stopped as Kai entered.
"KAI" yelled Max bounding up to him and hugging him before going behind him to see who was over his shoulder " and Rei" he beamed looking into golden eyes.
"Hey Maxi" smiled Rei. "hey bluebell, let me go" said Rei as he started to struggle again, Kai lifted his hand and Rei used that to push off the older boys shoulder and jump to the ground adding a little flip as he did it. The others cheered at the move, Kai frowned.
"it's like you've never done that before" he said as he started to walk towards the house. Rei shrugged and followed, soon the younger ones followed with the usual 'how ya been?' and 'what ya been up to?' but there wasn't all that much time between seeing each other from before so they moved from that to blading quiet quickly as suggestions about the new Beyblade style as, Kai was leaning against the door watching the team as usual as they talked about the up coming battles that could be happening. It wasn't long until Grampar came into the gym room followed by Mr. Dickinson who smiled widely in greeting.
"ah Hello my Bladebreakers" he smiled as he looked each of his group over "already here and ready I see"
"we can't wait" shouted Tyson jumping up "Dragoon is so ready"
"well I hope that you are also ready" said Mr. D "this is not your typical tournament"
Kai looked at the old man for a hint on what he was talking about but the elderly English man simple lead the way to the bus with the teenage group behind him. Rei walked beside the quiet Kai who was deep in thought,
"you'll stick like that" teased Rei reaching up to tap the bluenet on the head bringing the scarlet eyes to rest on him.
"looks like you already did" retorted Kai, Rei stuck his tongue out at the bluenet before running past him to walk with Max and Tyson.
"Hey guys" he smiled " what you talking about?"
"you and Kai" blurted Tyson earning himself a glare off Max.
"what about me and Kai?" asked Rei as he stopped looking confused.
"well aren't you together?" said Max something in his blue depths that Rei couldn't recognize.
"no, we're best friends that's all, I mean Kai's cute but not my type" said the Neko smiling "plus he likes someone but he wont tell me who"
"because I know how kittens like to gossip" came Kai's voice as he appeared behind Rei "and I like to keep that little fact to myself" he finished before walking to the bus sitting at the back like he used to and always has, Tyson bounded on after him trying to pester the name of who had captured the cold teenagers heart out of the teenager who was sat in his usual piss off and leave me alone pose. Rei shook his head at the younger bluenet who was sat beside Kai, before the Neko took his own set in the center of the bus, Max sat in the chair opposite while Kenny and Hilary look the seats at the front of the bus while Mr. D sat behind Grandpa who was driving.
Rei relaxed into his seat and fell into a light doze before the feeling he was being watched, he opened on of his golden eyes and looked in the direction it was coming from to find himself looking at Max who was facing away with a blush staining his cheeks, Rei closed his eyes again confused before he stretched and focused on the scenery outside ignoring Tyson's voice who was still bugging Kai, who if you looked closer was actually asleep.
The bus stopped outside the large structure that is next to the usual beyblade tournament arena, it looked very much the same on the outside but as they entered they saw that all the teams where older that the usual challengers that they had faced. Mr. D ushered them through the halls and into the empty stadium before hurrying them towards the changing rooms without them being able to look around. Once they had stopped in the changing rooms Kai turned to the old man.
"Why was there a fighting cage in the stadium" he asked briskly still annoyed that Tyson hadn't dropped the subject about his crush.
"Ah well that's part of the older beyblade tournament, that is why
I told you to take up a fighting style and get physically fit" said the BBA manager.
"why?" asked Rei as he sat on one of the benches, Max joined him.
"there is a fight am I right?" said Kai leaning against the wall.
"Ah yes" smiled Mr. D "get yourself prepared, I have the utter most faith in you my boys" with that the elderly English gentleman left so the news could sink in.
"I'm glad I did my training with Kai now" said Max grinning.
" so you think we have to win the fight as well as the beybattle?" said Kenny before opening Dizzy who has opened as many pages in it as she could fine.
"I'm sorry chief but I was sworn to secrecy until he told you" apologized the trapped bit-beast.
"we understand Dizzy" smiled Rei "we using out usual plan with Kai as the sub?"
"Hn" said Kai looking over his team "Rei you go sub until or if we get to the worlds, secret weapon"
"but" said Rei
"I'm the captain, I fight you beybattle if we can do that" said Kai firmly.
"yes it's an option rarely used but I agree with Kai on this, Rei will be our wild card that will be used in a draw or nearing the final or if we need to win" said Kenny thoughtfully " I will say that Tyson, followed by Max then Kai in physical and Rei in beybattle."
Rei huffed slightly but saw the reasoning in the plan, he would be underestimated within the fights and it would be used to their advantage. Max, Tyson and Kai started to warm un at Kenny's instruction.
"this will lead to the world tournament because we where the only team from our region" said Kenny looking at the official site, "we will face 6 teams, the first three in beybattles then the last three in fighting and beybattle"
"what's the scoring?" asked Max as he stretched his legs.
"you get points for the beybattle, 10 for a win, 5 for a draw and none for losing" started the chief "the fight is a point for every minute that you stay in the ring that goes to both fighter and the winner gets an extra 50 points to their total"
"cool" said Tyson as he jogged on the spot. Rei stood up and stretched as well just in case. The room was silent the only sounds where the breathing of the team and Kenny tapping on Dizzy before he got everyone surrounding him and shut Dizzy.
"the teams are tough and experienced but the ones at the world will be harder but if we make it through I think we should have a chance" said Kenny.
"If wind bags rookie luck holds out" said Kai smirking at Tyson, who was working through the insult before he released a
'hey' everyone started to laugh and was cut off by the bell going off signifying the start of the tournament the team prepared themselves mentally before they walked out towards the arena Kai leading.
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Faint whimpering made the Neko shift and pull away from the memory before once again the pull of the darkness was too much and so the Neko Jin went back into the welcoming arms of oblivion ignoring the whimpering of the child.