A/N: Back again! I have to warn you, this chapter is kinda short. All right, more than "kinda." But I figured that you guys have waited long enough for me to get my act together that you deserve at least something. Something is better than nothing, right? As I said, the action starts here. However, since I haven't gotten a chance to work on it a lot, there isn't much. So far it's just the beginning of the action sequence. More will definitely be explained in the following chapter. Once I figure it out for myself.

Warnings: Contains yaoi, meaning male/male relationships. Don't like, don't read. It's quite simple, really.

Disclaimer: Wish I could lay claim to the wonderful anime called Beyblade, but sadly I can't.

Pairings: Kai/Rei. What else would I write? Well, besides Tyson/Max.

Summary: Established Kai/Rei. Rei's been poisoned and it's unknown if he'll pull through. Can love do what medicine can't? …Man, that is such a crappy summary…it makes me cringe.

Finding You Again

"Did ya see that, Kai? What'd you think of that?" Tyson asked excitedly as he picked up his beyblade from the training dish.

"Of course I saw it, Tyson. I just beat you."

Tyson rolled his eyes while Max and Rei chuckled from the sidelines. "What'd you think of it?" he repeated exasperatedly.

Wordlessly, Kai summoned Dranzer back to his hand. He studied the blade for a moment before answering. "I've seen better. But I've also seen worse," he continued, cutting off Tyson's rude remark.

The dragon blader shut his mouth, a wide grin suddenly plastered on his face. "Oh yeah! I got a compliment from Kai! Who woulda thought?"

Max cheered along with him as they went back into the hotel while Rei went over to his captain. "Indeed. Who would've thought?" he asked teasingly.

"Maybe he'll have good dreams tonight," Kai replied, making Rei smile. "How's your hand?"

"Fine. It stopped hurting a few hours ago. What do you say we go out to eat tonight, huh? Celebrate Tyson's…doing better?"

The bluenet chuckled at his koi's attempt. "Hn."

Golden eyes widened and lit up at his consent. "Yeah!" he cheered. He was gone in a flash to tell the others, leaving a slightly stunned Kai touching his cheek that still tingled with the sensation of Rei's lips.

Kai shook his head at Rei's antics and followed him inside where he could hear even more cheers from his teammates--teammates that were beginning to really grow on him…even if he'd never really admit it.

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Rei smiled in contentment as the team made their way back to the hotel. They had just eaten a wonderful meal, that none of them had to cook themselves, at the expense of Kai. They had all laughed and fooled around, even getting a smirk or two out of the stoic Russian. And instead of driving the other people at the restaurant to distraction, they brought life to the establishment, receiving an offer to return at any time.

The neko-jin looked around at the city they were walking in, taking in all the sights and people. Having grown up in such a small, remote village, it still got to him how big and populated cities could be. Not to mention how happy people looked, especially out with their significant others.

Looking at all the happy couples walking along the streets made Rei wish that Kai were more comfortable showing his affection in public. He knew Kai loved him, that wasn't the issue. He just wished he could show the world that he was with the person he loved and he had never been happier. At the same time, he knew Kai had his issues and would never force him into anything. So, he accepted whatever he could get and was content with that.

Unbeknownst to Rei, Kai had seen the look of longing on his face when the neko-jin was looking around. He knew Rei understood him like no one else and wouldn't dream of pressuring him, and it went both ways. He knew how much physical contact meant to Rei and wished he could be more open. He appreciated Rei all the more for being patient with him, not judging or getting angry at him, but it didn't make him feel any less guilty for not being able to give his love what he wanted. The point was driven home when Rei turned to him and gave him a beaming smile, happy to just be with him in whatever way possible. He wasn't sure if he could've done that.

After giving his lover a smile bright enough to chase away the night, Rei turned back to taking in the sights. He was just about to turn and point out something he found spectacular to Kai when he felt someone grab his hand. The only reason he didn't tense and attempt to get the unknown person off him was the fact that his heart recognized it before his head did. He turned to look at the boy walking next to him, who was holding his hand. He looked down just to make sure he wasn't hallucinating, bringing his gaze back up a moment later to find himself looking into ruby eyes. Smiling like the sun again, Rei lifted their hands and kissed the back of Kai's briefly, so as not to make him more uncomfortable.

Kai looked down at the boy beside him who had yet to look away. He blushed at the action, but made no attempt to dislodge himself from the hold he initiated. "Yes?" he asked when Rei was still looking at him.

"Thank you," he said simply.

The bluenet blinked in confusion. "For what?"

"Everything."

Kai rolled his eyes. "Don't get mushy on me."

Rei just laughed, as the rough tone was totally offset by the intensified blush adorning his koi's cheeks. "Wouldn't dream of it. Should I stop calling you 'love' then?" Kai just growled. "Thought not," he said smugly.

Their conversation was interrupted when Tyson came back to join them, a pleading look already plastered on his face. "K-ai?" he drawled out.

Kai said nothing, annoyed that his time with Rei was interrupted.

"Can we go to the park before we go back to the hotel?"

Kai raised an eyebrow.

"Please, Kai? I heard you can see the stars and everything!" the dragon blader tried again.

At this Kai saw Rei's eyes light up. "Is that true, Tyson?" Rei asked enthusiastically.

Tyson nodded, turning excited eyes on the neko-jin. "Yeah! Kenny said so himself, so it's gotta be true, right? So, how about it, Kai? One more little stop before bed?"

The captain sighed, though he knew he had already made up his mind at Rei's expression. It probably reminded his lover of home… "Fine. But we're not staying long."

Tyson let out a whoop, alerting the others to his success, and ran back to them to deliver the message. Rei just smiled and was sure the night couldn't get any better. However, he was proven wrong when they reached the park. Tyson, Max, and Kenny went off in one direction while Kai and Rei went in another, though neither ventured too far.

The park was somewhat isolated from the rest of the city, so the lights were a lot dimmer, allowing the stars to shine. And though it wasn't like it was back in China, Rei appreciated it all the same, especially since Kai decided to drag him off somewhere where they could be alone.

Rei watched as Kai led them to a good-sized tree, then started to climb it. He was overjoyed that Kai really knew what would make him happy. He waited until Kai was situated to see what branch he'd pick to stop on, then jumped up, reaching it in two leaps.

Kai could only stare at the feline-like display, making Rei blush. Once Rei was on the branch with him, he sat so Rei was settled in between his legs, back resting on his chest. He allowed himself a smile when Rei moved as far back as he could manage and still be a separate being, leaning his forehead against the crook of his neck and shoulder and nuzzled him.

"This is perfect," Rei sighed, looking out through a little window in the foliage at the stars.

Kai hummed his agreement and pressed a kiss to the top of his lover's hair.

They sat in silence, neither needing words to express themselves. They were content to be together. Words would have somehow demeaned the atmosphere, taking away from the ethereal beauty of the night.

After a while, Rei pulled back to look into the eyes he'd spend forever looking into if he could. "I love you," he said, his voice barely even a whisper.

Ruby-colored eyes softened. "I love you, too, kitten."

The neko-jin laughed a bit at the nickname. "Only coming from you does that sound all right. I've been called that a lot, but I don't seem to mind when you say it."

Kai smirked. "Of course. It's coming from me," he said haughtily. "So can I beat up anyone else who calls you that?"

"Only if I'm feeling lazy."

At this Kai chuckled. "Kitten's gotta keep his claws sharp?"

Rei nodded and hid his face in Kai's chest, trying to stifle a yawn. "Wouldn't want me getting rusty, would you?"

"Anything but that. You tired?" Kai asked, running his hand through Rei's hair.

"Just a little."

Kai stilled his hand for a moment. "Do you want to go back?"

Much to the bluenet's surprise, Rei growled at him. "Stop and I'll bite you. And no, not yet."

The phoenix blader smiled and continued running his hands through Rei's silky mane. "Not too much longer, all right? We still have to train tomorrow. If we stay out too late it'll be impossible to get Tyson up in the morning."

"Mmm…"

"Rei?"

"Mmm?"

Kai sighed and smiled fondly down at the boy in his arms. "Just a little tired, huh? Let's get you back to the hotel."

This time he didn't even get a hum.

Just as Kai was about to attempt to climb down carrying Rei, the tiger blader sat up and looked around, eyes as sharp as if he hadn't almost been asleep moments ago.

"Rei? What is it?"

The neko-jin shook his head. "I'm not sure. Someone's…" he trailed off. "Stay here." With that he let himself fall off the branch and onto the ground.

Kai barely kept himself from crying out to his lover as he suddenly disappeared from view. Silently, he cursed the raven-haired boy and started climbing down, struggling to hear what was going on below him.

Rei landed in a crouch, his guard on high alert. Almost immediately he was tackled to the ground. He wrestled with his attacker for a few moments, then managed to kick free. He rolled to his feet and into a defensive position.

"Who are you and what do you want?" Rei demanded, beyond angry that his peaceful night had been broken.

"You." The one word was the only warning Rei got before he was tackled again. He landed hard on his back, the other person on top of him. Quickly, he rolled, trying to dislodge the person, who he had determined was a male. However, the boy stuck to him like a leech, so Rei had to resort to swiping at him with his claws. He managed to get his attacker across the chest and the face, blood now dripping from multiple lacerations.

Kai landed on the ground in time to see his lover injure the other boy with the claws he had suggested Rei cut just that morning. He saw, now, that wasn't an option. "What the hell is going on here?" he demanded, moving to stand beside the furious neko-jin.

"I don't know," Rei replied, voice rough with anger. "But it had better be explained. Now."

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I'm sorry it's so short and has such a crappy ending! --Wants to hide in a corner-- I had to think of somewhere for the thing to end so I could give you guys something. I have a week off coming up, but I'm not sure how much I'll be able to write. Having three papers to do really sucks…Because since it's vacation we all have lots of free time, right? Grr on teachers. Will someone tell them that students have lives!

Anyway…I'm done ranting for now. I hope that you'll stick out the badness. I want to give a big thanks to everyone who reviewed. Thank you so much! Reviews make me a very happy person. Thanks again!