Hello all! I'm so so sorry I've taken so long! You all know the drill. And all the excuses so I'm not gonna bother. Instead, I'm making it up to you all by making it an UBER chapter which was going to be three separate chapters. Am I not good to you all? I fear however there may be some OOCness as I'm finding it difficult to keep Rai in character as he's not in a panic anymore! Tee hee hee… Well please tell me your thoughts as always!

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Desperate Attempt

A corridor. White.

"Why are you here? Why? What do you have to do with me?" The blue haired child cried out, his eyes fixated on one thing and one thing only. A person, dressed in white, turned away from the crying child, ebony hair flowing down his back.

Tick.

Tock.

Tick.

Tock.

Tick.

The clock counted down the seconds that passed. But no-one there cared. All were fixated on the white clad figure. All wanted to know his answer. That which would be the other boy's fate.

"NOTHING. I HATE THAT YOUR HERE." He finally replied, turning his head just slightly so Kai could see his mouth.

"What?" Kai's voice echoed in the white halls.

"You heard me, I hate you." The deep, empty voice replied.

A tear dropped to the ground.

"You - you don't mean that." Kai stuttered, his eyes wide open with surprise.

"Oh?"

Kai began to crawl forward, towards the figure. "You don't - I know you don't - you can't…" Kai trailed off, seeing the figure had turned his back.

Another tear.

"Why can't I?"

Kai stopped. "Be- because I like you. Because I want you to not hate me!" He screamed.

"But why? You just said, What do I have to do with you? Well?" The raven haired boy spat harshly, his head falling forwards. Shaking his head, his hair rippling with the effect, he began to walk away. Away from Kai. Away from everything.

Another tear fell.

And another.

"You must have something to do with me! You must! Otherwise why would you be here? Huh?" Kai questioned just as harshly in a voice he never knew he had. The figure stopped, his head raised in apparent shock. Kai found his feet. And ran.

He had not taken more than 5 paces when the figure in front of him began to turn. Kai saw it all in slow motion. He was running towards him when the person spun around in surprise, his hair floating in front of his face, covering half of it. But not his eyes. Kai skidded to a stop, about 3 metres in front of his destination.

"Clever boy." Rai whispered, allowing the tears to fall freely.

Many more tears fell to join their predecessors.

"Rai…" Kai whispered. Everything faded to black.

"Why?" Kai muttered as he rubbed his eyes. He sat up and looked down. There was Rai, slumped on a chair, his head resting on Kai's bedside, fast asleep. Kai smiled. This was the scene he had woken up to for the past week and every time he did, he couldn't help but smile. Rai looked so peaceful… so… happy. Nothing like he was in the dream.. Kai's chest hurt as he thought of Rai's face. Stained with tears… he hated to see him like that. Leaning back into the cushions, he ignored the throbbing pain running down his back. But why was Rai crying? Was it because he didn't want to tell Kai those things? His heart jumped a beat, his mouth curving into a small smile as he slipped back into a sleepy reverie….

White. Pure white. The sort that's hard to find. A brilliant white that makes your eyes sting as you look at it. The white that can only be seen on the brightest day after the storm. More specifically a snow storm.

Thwak!

"Wha?" Kai span round automatically, his hand reaching to rub his head where the offending object had hit. Wet. And cold. Kai's eyes narrowed, looking for his attacker. Thwak!

Again! Kai clenched his fists, feeling the cold snow melting on his considerably warmer neck, and sliding down his back. He shivered. This person was gonna pay! Picking up a handful of snow, he balled it and threw it behind him.

"Gah!" someone yelled. A direct hit! Kai smirked and turned around.

"What do you think you're doing Kon?" Rai looked up from his spot on the floor and smiled sheepishly. Snow had laced his hair with white, giving it an ethereal glow when the sun shone on it, highlighting his entire face. Kai had to remember to breathe.

"Eh, heh heh, um would you believe me if I said Beyblade practice?" He said scratching the back of his head. Kai raised one eyebrow.

"No."

"Right…Um… oh come on Kai, it's snow!" Again Kai just looked at him.

"Your point?"

"It's exciting! And fun!" Rai exclaimed. Kai sighed inwardly.

"I've lived in Russia, I've seen enough snow to last me a lifetime." He stated, looking at the sky. Rai looked at a loss.

"Oh. Right. Of course." Kai looked down to see Rai had hung his head, still sitting in the snow, most probably getting a wet arse. Looking back up, he pulled back his left leg and kicked the snow in front of him over Rai.

To say Rai was shocked would be an understatement. His face had the look of one who had just been slapped in the face with a fish. As suddenly as his shock appeared, it was replaced by an evil smirk.

"What do you think you're doing Hiwatari?" Kai did a double take when he heard his words being thrown back at him. Smirking, he replied.

"Nothing you wouldn't do Kon." Rai raised one eyebrow.

"Oh that's alright then." He said, grabbing as much snow as he could and throwing it over Kai. Now he was colder and wetter than before. Kai began to regret picking a fight with the Neko-jin, when he heard a sound that was music to his ears. Rai was laughing. Kai just gave him his best death glare, which made Rai laugh harder. He fell down, holding his sides as he rolled around in the snow. Kai smirked at the sight. And promptly kicked more snow over him. Rai stopped laughing and glared at him. Thus the snow wars began.

Kai awoke once again, but this time to an empty room. Blinking in confusion, he kicked the bedcovers off and swung his legs over the side of the bed. An action he immediately regretted doing as a sharp pain made it's way up his back and down his left leg. That last dream wasn't just a dream, it was something more. More like a memory. Kai couldn't remember losing any part of his memory, but then, if he had lost his memory he wouldn't remember would he? He remembered the way the 'memory Kai' had acted towards Rai. Cold. Why would he act that way towards Rai? What had Rai done to deserve such treatment? But then, Rai hadn't seemed to mind his behaviour at all. Rather, he seemed to have expected it. But why? What was going on? Suddenly it hit Kai as he recalled their 'first' meeting.

'do you remember me?'

So Rai had known him before! But when? And why couldn't Kai remember him? All Kai knew for sure is that Rai was holding something back from him and he was going to find out what. Confused and frustrated, Kai decided he would make Rai tell him what was going on by reverting to the attitude the Kai in the memory used. Surely Rai would respond to that and tell him what was going on!

'Kai! What are you doing!' Rai burst in through the door, a cup of coffee in his left hand. Kai looked up sheepishly and then turned his face away, his expression becoming blank.

'Getting up, what does it look like?' He replied, his voice bitter.

'Huh? Kai you know you can't get up yet, you'll just hurt yourself.' Rai said softly. He silently willed Kai to get back into bed, Rai had his reasons for not wanting Kai to get up, Kai not hurting himself was just one of them. Kai turned his head and glared at Rai.

'So what? I feel fine, so I'm going to get up. Since when have you told me what to do Kon?' Rai took a step back, his face one of utter shock. Had Kai regained his memory? Did he no longer think he was a five year old? And moreover, did he remember what had happened over the past week and a bit? His mind went into overdrive, mostly swearing fluently. His hand holding the cup shook as he moved forward once again.

'K-Kai? You -' His heart beat quickened. Kai looked at him through slitted eyes.

'You - you..' Rai trailed off, too scared to finish. His entire body was trembling now under the oh-so-familiar glare of Kai Hiwatari. Kai struggled to keep up his façade. He saw Rai trembling, his eyes wide and darting all over the place. His face had turned paler than usual and he looked almost frightened of him. Truth be told, Kai couldn't bear to see his friend like this for much longer. He had found out that Rai did indeed recognise him acting like this, but with his friend in this state, he found himself not caring what he was hiding, so long as Rai would smile once again.

'AH!' Rai yelled, hot coffee running down his hand and pooling around his feet where the cup lay. That was enough. Lunging out, Kai grabbed Rai's left hand and pulled him towards the bed, his other hand covering Rai's burnt one. Quickly, Kai grabbed the discarded bed sheet and softly began to wipe Rai's hand, wiping the hot coffee away from the burnt skin.

'Gomen nasai' Kai choked out, his head down, hair covering his eyes from Rai's sight. 'I had a dream, one in the snow, where I acted all cold towards you- and- I- I'm so sorry.'

Rai closed his eyes, relief and dismay hitting him at the same time. He let out the breath he hadn't realised he had been holding and brought his other hand up to his forehead. Kai had remembered something, but not enough to make him remember that he wasn't who he thought he was. But now Kai was probably doubting Rai and his true intentions, the thought of which seemed to piece through Rai's heart. Demo…Rai smiled a small smile. Snow… yes he remembered that. It was one of the few times Kai had actually shown a more playful side and with him no less! It was then Rai actually noticed what Kai was doing, his eyes opening to rest on the blue hair. His cool hand held Rai's burnt one carefully and, very gently, he was wiping off the coffee, so gently in fact, it seemed as though Kai thought if he pressed too hard Rai might break. Trying to ignore the pounding in his chest and pushing down the heat coming to his face, he spoke.

'Daijoubu. You were confused weren't you?' Kai looked up, his eyes fixed on Rai's.

'Hai. There's something you're not telling me isn't there? You know me from before don't you?' Rai's eyes widened once again at the 'child's' understanding of the situation. There was no doubt that Kai was a prodigy when he was younger. Rai nodded and opened his mouth to speak but Kai cut across him.

'Daijoubu. If you're not telling me something, it's probably for a good reason ne?' Rai nodded again, feeling rather like a nodding dog. 'Then you can tell me when you feel you can, kay? But don't take too long! You know how impatient I can get!' He smirked, putting the now dirty bed sheet on the floor.

'Honto ne?' Rai asked, bewildered.

'Honto.' Kai nodded, 'I don't like seeing you like that - all scared and stuff…' he trailed off, bringing Rai's hand to his face. Rai's heart missed a beat. Was Kai going to-? Kai brushed his lips against Rai's hand before letting it go and blushing like mad. Rai joined Kai in blushing, his face tomato red. Although it was an innocent act to Kai, Rai couldn't help but allow his mind to go elsewhere…those soft lips rising from his hand up his arm, to rest on his own lips…. Rai shook his head and smiled.

'Thanks Kai.' Kai looked up and smiled back, glad he had made his friend smile once again.

As it goes, that moment would be imprinted upon both boys' memories as a nice one. But as we all know, almost ALL nice memories are interrupted by something. And this time was no exception. The 'something' was Max, bursting through the door, panting heavily.

Snapping out of their reverie, both occupants of the room turned to face the breathless blonde. For a few minutes they stayed like that, waiting for Max to catch his breath and say something. Bored, Kai poked Rai, who just looked at Kai and then rolled his eyes.

'Max what's wrong?' Rai finally asked, breaking the silence. Max took a deep breath and stood up.

'I hurried here as fast as I could-'

'We can see that!' Kai snapped, indicating with his hands at Max's breathlessness. Max grinned and then continued.

'Mr D has arrived and he has some really important news for us, so he told me to come and get you and bring you back to the hotel.'

'Important news?' Rai asked, intrigued.

'Yeah, though I don't know what it's about…' Max said, suddenly realising no-one had told him what was actually going on. Curious himself, he ran up to Rai, grabbed his right hand (thankfully for Rai.) and pulled him out the door.

'Sorry Kai, I'll be back as soon as I can!' Rai yelled behind him. Kai stared after them bewildered. Where did Max get all of that energy from? A million and one questions buzzing around in his head, Kai sat back on the bed properly and watched as the nurses who came in made his bed once again, ignoring their questions about the coffee stains.

RAI POV

As Max pulled me along, I couldn't help but fall back into a daydream once again. Kai kissed my hand! I felt like a silly school girl, obsessing over Kai and everything he does. I sniggered, I would probably carry on acting like an idiot and not ever wash my hand again in that spot or something. With me in this state, anything's possible. I think I've finally worked out what's going on. This maddening feeling that's overwhelming me. It's more than an obsession. Before the accident, everything he did, everything he said, captivated me. Although I never gave anything away, all those silly little moments that no-one would give a rat's ass about have been stored away in my memory, forever preserved. But now he thinks he's a five year old. And instead of emotionless pools, his eyes have become full of emotion when he looks at me, his face full of expression. I can't say I don't like it, because I do. It's like I'm discovering a different side of Kai - his inner child literally. But I still miss the old Kai. In this state, I'm not sure if it's truly alright for me to think certain things about our former team captain. Ahhh! I'm a flippin cradle snatcher! I shook my head, my eyes wide as this thought came to mind. Dammit! That's not what I meant! It's not like I'm gonna pounce on him and molest him right there and then. As soon as that thought came to mind I wished it hadn't - my mind went to the gutter once again. A small grin takes form on my face as I take note of where we are. Arriving at the hotel room, Max takes a deep breath before opening the door. Little did I know that that grin wouldn't last long.

'Mr D what's going on! No one told me what this was about!' Max whined, bursting through the door, practically killing my ears in the process. I winced and looked in. There, Tyson, Kenny and Mr Granger were sitting, Dizzy whirring into action in the background. Mr Dickenson came into the room, a look of amusement written all over his face. I noted his eyes didn't have their usual twinkle though and immediately knew something was up. 'Good Morning Rai, wonderful to see you.' He said cheerily. Too cheerily. Wonderful to see you alive was what he wanted to say.

'And the same to you Mr Dickenson.' I replied, cursing my overly cynical brain. I bowed politely before walking over to Tyson's chair and sitting on the arm of it. Immediately, Tyson spoke. At least, his stomach did. I couldn't help but laugh at the growl that his stomach made. I swear it has a personality of it's own! Said owner of stomach looked up sheepishly and muttered something about missing brunch. To be honest, I've been glad that Tyson's been around this past week. I'm glad all of them have. They take my mind off of Kai and just everything else in general. It's nice to be able to do that - to be able to forget it all for just a moment. And I've been able to laugh properly with them as well. Mostly at Tyson, who doesn't mean to be funny, he just happens to do something stupid or ridiculous to everyone else but himself. He protests, but I've seen the look in his eyes every time I've laughed. I think he's relieved that I'm being me again. I had retracted into a solitary cocoon, not talking to anyone else and hardly eating. I'd sit and think for hours at a time, mostly when Kai was asleep and I was sitting watching over him like an overprotective mother. But over the last week I've been coming out of that shell and relaxing once again. I should know better than to relax by now.

'So are you gonna fill us in Mr D or are we gonna have to guess?' Tyson asked, bringing me out of my thoughts. Mr Dickenson seemed to pause for a moment as if pondering how he would break the news. This worried me. It had to be bad for Mr D to be like this.

'As you know boys…' Mr Dickenson began, 'I have been keeping all of this - the accident and Kai being in hospital - everything, under wraps, there are few that know about it and those that do have been sworn to silence. The BBA feels it is their responsibility to look after you boys, as you are a prime example…'

'Where's this going Mr D?' Max butted in, getting impatient with his long-winded explanations. To be honest, I was with Max on this one. Why won't he tell us what it is straight out?

'It's been found out.' He said simply, all cheerfulness vacant from his face. My grin faded quickly.

'Found out? What do you mean? By who?' I asked all at once, panic rising in my chest.

'The media. They found us clearing the remains of the crash and began asking questions. We blew them off by saying it was an experiment went wrong.' Mr Dickenson continued, closing his eyes. 'I thought we were in the clear but someone it seems, has ratted us out.'

'Who? What do the media know?' More questions came flying from my mouth. Why was he taking so long to answer them? Just explain already! my mind screamed.

'Someone in the hospital has told the media that Kai's in hospital due to a recent accident.' Those words rang through my head time and time again. They're on to us! They know where we are? We don't need the newspapers down our necks right now! And Kai's in no state to be interviewed and such. He'll be scared to death! My hands began to twitch as I started to move towards the door.

'Can't you hold them off?' Max asked, clearly distressed. Mr Dickenson shook his head and turned the TV on. A woman, dressed in a shocking pink skirt suit with blonde hair tied back into a knot blared onto the screen. Behind her, what seemed like hundreds of other reporters and camera men were running about in a frenzy. I tuned into the voice, muting everything else out around me.

'…A reliable source that Kai Hiwatari of the Bladebreakers is currently being treated here at this very hospital behind me. The reason? A terrible coach accident that the BBA have been trying to cover up. So what has happened to the other Bladebreakers? And why was the BBA trying to keep this a secret? Channel 5 news has come all the way to China in order to ask Kai Hiwatari these very questions so keep tuned folks…'

'They're here already!' Tyson screeched, for once not wanting to be anywhere near the cameras.

BA-DUMP

I froze not hearing anything else afterwards but the heavy beating of my heart. I began to shake, not with anxiety for a change. No, I shook with anger. My eyes turned to slits, and I clenched my fists into balls. How dare they! How dare they go after Kai who could, for all they know, be really, really ill? What am I saying? He is really ill! If people find out that Kai's lost his memory, it'll be all over the news! Kai could lose all the respect that people have for him! He may end up being the laughing stock of the entire beyblade world! Someone's saying something, maybe to me, maybe to someone else, I don't know, and I don't care either. I close my eyes, clenching my jaw. Stop being an ass Kon. You've done so well this past week, don't lose it, don't lose it…I took a deep breath, feeling rationality return to me. I can be calm. I am the calm one of the group next to Kai, live up to it Rai! I took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, letting my anger fade with it, even if only for a moment. I opened my eyes and looked up to find everyone else staring at me.

'You alright little dude?' Mr Granger asked. I smirked and nodded, falling back into my regular character - the one they're all familiar with.

'You say there's nothing you can do for now Mr Dickenson?' I ask, a hell of a lot calmer than I felt. He nodded shamefully, his eyes showing every bit of anxiety I felt. I walk up to him and smile, patting him on the shoulder.

'It's okay, really. We're all really grateful for what you've done for us already, aren't we guys?' Everyone behind me nodded as if their life depended on it.

'So, it's up to us then?' Kenny asked tentatively, a smile forming on his face.

'Damn right, we've gotta make sure those reporters don't lay a hand on Kai!' I state, crossing my arms across my chest, a smirk on my face.

'Cool! Let operation rescue Kai commence!' Max yelled, jumping up and down like a yo-yo. Tyson looked at me, a smug look upon his face.

'And I know just how to do it.' His smile widened and he whispered frantically into Kenny's ear. Kenny smiled.

'That's actually not half bad!' He exclaimed and motioned for me and Max to come closer. Hold on Kai! We're coming!

KAI POV

I'm bored. And when I'm bored I tend to think, as much as it pains me to do so. I sigh glancing towards the door. Rai is taking ages! My thoughts shifted to the raven haired boy, not that they had to do much shifting, my thoughts mainly contain Rai. This in itself worries me. Something weird is definitely going on. Why do I feel so attached to Rai? Rai knew me before whatever happened and apparently, according to my dream memory, I had known Rai. But that left me only one option. I had somehow lost part of my memory. But what part? Obviously the part with Rai in it. And how much have I lost? Weeks? No the Kai in the memory seemed to know Rai pretty well. Months? Years? This frightened me. I want to remember. I don't want to be in the dark again. Hold on, again? Where had that come from? This convinced me further that I had lost my memory. Something was missing. A big part of my life that I just can't remember. Grrr… I want to remember! Along with this thought came the question, how did I lose my memory? Was it an intentional memory removal by someone and there had been a struggle by me? Or did I lose it in an accident? Either one seemed reasonable as Rai had been sure to drill into me that I wasn't supposed to be seen by anyone that I didn't 'know', which made me all the more willing to go with the first idea. Maybe someone is after me! I shivered and snuggled under the bed covers a bit more. Evil alien nurses come to mind…

My eyes wander to the door again. Where is he? Without him I don't feel right, and I really don't feel safe… I hear footsteps approaching my door. I smile as I begin to sit up before stopping suddenly. No. There's more than one set of footsteps. Rai's face floods to the front of my mind as I remember the words he told me.

'If anyone comes in that isn't me, my friends, Mr Dickenson (my grandfather's friend although why Rai knows him I haven't a clue.) or a doctor or nurse, make sure you hide ok? Don't let them see your face ok?'

At the time I just nodded blankly, confuzzled why Rai was asking me to do this. But maybe Rai was doing it for my safety, not just because he wanted me to play hide and seek. I hear a woman's voice. It's Doctor Klus!

'I'm sorry, but you can't go in there! Mr Hiwatari is sleeping at present and does not want to be disturbed.' A flurry of voices answer her, asking questions I think.

'No, Yes, NO! Now would you kindly leave! No I would not be willing to give an interview!'

At this I go pale. Interview? A bang on the door startles me out of my reverie and I duck under the covers. It was the best hiding place I could come up with without rolling on the floor and hurting myself. Shivering I wonder where on earth Rai is at a time like this. I really need you Rai, Please hurry! I call out in my mind, silently willing him to run to my side and defend me against whatever was behind the door. Again I hear raised voices, louder than the first lot. The door bangs open and I peek at the door from under the covers. Doctor Klus is on the floor, still attempting to grab at various peoples ankles as they come rushing past towards my bed. Still shaking I clutch at the bed sheets, pulling them tighter around me. BAM! I hear someone fall to the floor. Muffled shouts. Some one roughly yanks my bed sheet from me. Suddenly I hear everything much much louder. Lights blind me as they flash in front of my eyes and the noise is unbearable.

'Mr Hiwatari! What happened to you 2 weeks ago?'

'Is it true you were hurt badly?'

'Can you confirm the other Bladebreakers whereabouts?'

'Mr Hiwatari!'

'Can I have your autograph?'

'Mr Hiwatari!'

I cringe and edge away from them all. Bladebreakers? Autograph? What's going on? Who are they? And why won't they leave me alone?

They all stop suddenly and look towards the door, where many people seem to be flying in all directions. I strain my neck to see what everyone's looking at. A blur of speed and Rai is in front of me his fists balled, glaring at everyone in the room except me.

'Kai.' he whispers, turning his head in my direction. 'Get on!' I look at him strangely. What?

'Get on my back!' He whispers again urgently. Suddenly I understand and shove the bed covers back quickly, climbing onto his back.

'Mr Kon! Maybe you could give us a few words?'

Rai glared at them once again. 'Yeah, sure. Good. bye.' he spat before turning to the window and leaping onto the window sill.

'Hold on!' he whispers, before he jumps. My eyes grow wide as he jumps and then close tightly, gripping onto his shoulders tighter. Suddenly we stop falling. We're… going up? I open my eyes and look down. There was that alien looking boy and the hyper one grinning up at me. Rai chuckles as we finally come to a stop.

'How did you find so many?' he laughed, still carrying me on his back.

'Well, there were quite a few people who were very willing to help if we promised a couple of autographs…' The boy with glasses stated, arms crossed in front of him. I looked down. There were what seemed like hundreds of pillows and a few mattresses sprawled underneath Rai's feet. He smiled up at me.

'I know I'm good, but I'm not that good.' he murmured, just loud enough for me to hear. I giggle, remembering how he had told me about his 'adventures' in his home town where he had had to jump over several roofs in order not to get caught sneaking out of the house late one night.

'Thanks Rai!'

'Don't just thank me, the others helped a lot as well.'

'Thanks everyone.' I say into Rai's shoulder, suddenly tired from all the action. He sniggers.

'Night.'

'Night.' The world became black as I fell into a deep sleep.

Mini Japanese dictionary

demo - but

daijoubu - it's ok

honto/honto ne - really/really

hai - yes

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