I should probably say something short because all I do is just without saying anything. Okay, so far I have already completed 23 chapters of this story, only have a few more to go; however, there is a sequel but I have no idea when I am going to start with that one. I have another story that I am currently working on along with this, and after I have competed this one, I want to put all my time into that one. It is titled 'The Black phoenix of Russia'. It is also based on the beyblade characters but it does not involve any beyblading; it also features some of my own characters. I am only going to start posting it if I have completed the first, let's say, maybe ten chapters. That is why I really want to finish this story so that I can just post every week or second week while I work on the other one.

Also, if you review, good for you; if you don't but just enjoy reading it, welcome to my world. I am unfortunately one of those lame people that loves to read the various stories here but I just don't review. I have no reason, that is just how I am, and I have read some incredibly stories here, but unfortunately many of them are not competed which saddens me because it is usually fantastic stories. I am not throwing shade to anyone but I cannot leave something incomplete. i was not raised like that so as long as my life is spared, I will complete whatever I place on this site.

And again, I do not own Beyblade or any of its characters. Cindy, and all the other characters mentioned in here are my original characters. enjoy reading this chapter. Lemons will only start appearing from chapter 12 which will still be a while of waiting.

Chapter 8 – Back to Russia

Miguel and Solange arrived back home just to eight the evening and by then The Bladebreakers have already returned from the stadium.

"Are you guys okay? Maggie told us you two left here crying."

"Yeah Ray, we are okay, just needed some time by ourselves. The furniture for Ciara's room arrived today and that was just too much for us to handle."

Ray dropped his head. "I have no idea how I am going to break the news to my sister. She will be devastated."

Solange hugged Ray and he returned it. "We'll take it as it comes, and as long we have each other to support we will get through this tragedy. I take it you guys have already eaten."

Ray laughed lightly. "Don't worry, Tyson made sure we had a good dinner. I swear that guy will sell his own soul just for a plate of food, or rather a few tables filled with food." The three laughed. "Come on, the others are out back, they just discovered you have a heating pool. Tyson and Max are racing each other constantly while Kenny has to play referee." "Let's go join them."

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Just past eleven that same night the limousine of the Ivanovs' pulled up in the Hiwatari driveway. Kai climbed out first, followed by Cindy then finally Tala, busy cradling a sleeping Ciara in his arms. There were hardly any lights on, indicating that everyone is probably in bed. When they entered the house everything was quiet, just the occasional light switched on here and there.

"Looks like they all went to bed."

"Bunch of old people, hello, anyone awake?!"

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Solange was lying in her bed, struggling to fall asleep. She just could not forget what had happened to her brother and her friend. She continued being lost in her thoughts when she heard a familiar voice.

"Hello, anyone awake?"

"Kai, but it can't be." She heard the voice calling again. "It is Kai!"

Solange jumped from her bed and hurried down stairs and there he stood, in all his glory, her twin brother. Tears started running freely from her eyes as she ran as fast as she could towards Kai and lunged herself towards him, almost sending them both falling to the floor. "Kai! It is you! I am not dreaming!"

She continued crying. Kai was slightly confused, as were the other two, but still he held his sister tight. "I...I thought I had lost you...you forever," she said between continued holding his sister, trying to make sense of what his twin was talking about. He decided that he will give her some more time to get over whatever she is going through right now. Solange didn't even notice Cindy and Tala standing behind her brother. She was just too focused on her brother. After a few minutes, she stopped crying and let go of her brother to look at him. "It really is you."

"Of course it is me." Kai gently wiped the tears from her eyes. "Are you okay?"

"I am now."

"I am glad because there is someone, actually, two people, I want you to meet." And then for the first time Solange noticed Cindy and Tala standing behind her brother.

"Cindy!"

"Hello Solange." The two girls hugged each other tightly. Solange wanted to hug Tala but noticed he was holding a sleeping infant.

"I have missed you Tala. I'll hug you later when you placed this little angel in her bed."

Solange gently stroked Ciara's head, careful not to wake her. "She is beautiful, and there is no doubt that she takes after her father. You guys, congratulations." Solange started crying again and this time it was Tala who consoled her after Kai took Ciara from him, indicating to him that he should hold her, and so Tala embraced Solange and she held on tight to him. "I really...we...thought that you guys were gone forever."

"What are you talking about?" Solange released herself from Tala's arms and wiped her tears and looked happy again.

"I'm going to go wake the others so that they can come and see for themselves that you are alive, and then I will explain to you guys the kind of hell we went through these last few days."

The moment Miguel saw his brother, he didn't care about the past, and he just hugged his brother tightly, not caring about his tears falling from his eyes. Kai tried his best to contain the knot that was forming in his throat. It really was a very emotional time for him, feeling his older brother's arms in a brotherly embrace again. It had pained Kai so much when Miguel started treating him so bad, but now it was all forgotten. He has his older brother back. Whatever his siblings and friends thought had happened, clearly changed something in his brother. Solange started crying tears of happiness when she saw her two brothers embracing each other.

"I am so sorry Kai, for everything. I thought I will never have the chance to apologise for all those horrible things, please forgive me."

"It's okay Miguel, it is all in the past." The greetings and hugs continued between the friends and Miguel and Solange couldn't stop gushing over little Ciara, which was now sleeping soundly in her mother's arms. After putting Ciara in bed, and admiring her new bedroom, and taking up both Kai and Cindy's luggage to their new room, they all moved into the living room where Tala and Kai were informed of what had happened at the airport and how they all thought that the two were killed along with everyone else on the plane.

"We really had no idea that you guys thought we were dead. I guess it is a good thing you didn't let anyone else know about it."

"Me too; Ray didn't have the courage to call Cindy."

"I think I would have been totally confused by the news, seeing as Kai was with me the whole time."

Kai sat through the whole conversation quiet, just listening to each ones' experience throughout the whole ordeal. 'Wow, my old team mates seemed to have gone through their own misery after they thought I have died. I almost feel sorry for them. But the one thing I am most happy about is that I got my brother back. Maybe he and I should go out sometime soon, just me and him so that we talk out everything, I am still curious as to why he started treating me this bad after Cindy and I announced her pregnancy, but whatever his reasons, I am glad he finally came to his senses to stop his crappy attitude. I am just so relieved that it is finally over. From now on, things can only get better. I have my love with me, our daughter, my older brother and I have finally made peace, life is just good at this moment. I am still friends with my old team mates, despite leaving them, even Tyson apologised sincerely. My life is finally heading in the right direction again. All the pain and suffering from the past is over.' The conversations continued well into the early hours of the morning until Ray finally decided that it is time to go to bed. He and the others have a hectic day of training ahead of them, and this impressed Kai quite a lot. Ray is taking up his position as the new captain in a manner he can be proud of; seems like Tala was right after all, although he will never admit it to the red head. Kai told Tala to spend the night, as he sent his driver home some time ago.

Solange and Tala were the last to go to bed. Upon hearing how sad Solange was after she thought he had died along with her brother, gave him hope for the future. "So you were really heartbroken?" Tala smiled a sly smile. Solange couldn't help but giggle at this.

"Of course you idiot. We have known each other so long; you are part of my family."

"Just that, nothing more?"

Solange now looked at Tala with a very confused look on her face. "What are you getting at Tala?"

"I am just going to come out and say it. I want us to try again Solange. I really do miss you."

"Tala please, we have been through this already."

"I know but I am willing to change for you."

"Really, and what do you want to change?"

"First of all, no more sex."

Solange cocked an eyebrow. "Really? The greatest playboy of them all, Tala Ivanov wants to give up sex for little old me?"

"No need to be sarcastic Solange. I am being serious. I want to prove to you that I can be good for you."

Solange laughed. "Seeing is believing, my dear Tala."

Tala was becoming slightly frustrated with how Solange is acting towards him. "I get it. You want Ray. Just say it."

"Excuse me." Solange placed her hands on her hips and this was a clear sign to Tala that he had just crossed a line that he shouldn't have. "Who the hell do you think you are to tell me who I want?"

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean it."

"Please, you always say what you mean. Whatever, I am going to bed, night." And without waiting Tala to say anything else, Solange went upstairs to her room. 'Dammit! Nice going you idiot. You probably blew your only chance you had with that girl. Stupid, stupid moron!" Tala was scolding himself and felt like punching a hole into the wall. He would have if he was not at someone else's home. Now he has to settle for biting hard on his teeth. He went outside to smoke and after finishing, headed up to bed to get at least a few hours of sleep.

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The next morning began very early for The Bladebreakers. Ray woke up his team mates at five and they hardly had a chance to get breakfast; he wanted to start training at six sharp, whether they have eaten or not was not his problem. He was tough on Tyson, seeing as Tyson is too ignorant and stubborn for his own good. Now he kind of understood why Kai was extra hard on Tyson, it was for his own good. Tyson has the potential to be a very strong blader but because of his attitude, he messes up his matches.

Tyson and Kenny were first friends, going to the same school. Both boys shared the same love for beyblading, actually, Kenny loved more the mechanical department, and Tyson more the fighting department. They knew each other for two years before they met Ray for the first time. They were in a park and came across Ray who was battling against other two. Tyson was so impressed to see how Ray quickly beat two other players at the same time that he just had to challenge Ray for a battle. The match ended in a draw which resulted in the two boys becoming good friends, along with Kenny. The three boys remained close friends until Max appeared, also thanks to a battle challenge, which Max won. And as they say, 'the rest is history'. With Kai it was another story. He did not like the boys, and neither did they like him, but because they needed a captain for the team, Mr Dickinson recruited Kai. Ray still does not know why it happened, but he is thankful. Was it not for Kai's leadership in the past, he and the rest of his friends never even would have made it to the regional finals; and now he is captain and is confident in himself that he will be able to lead them to the final round; he always observed Kai, taking in how he acted and how he planned, and luckily for Ray, he is by nature a good planner, just like Kai. And the fact that Kai told him he has the qualities to be a good leader, gave him a huge boost of confidence, and he is not going to disappoint himself, his team, or his dear friend, Kai.

Ray decided they will need to work on their physical training first, as blading can be a very tiring game, especially if the player has a very strong bond with his or her bit-beast. As the beast fights, it draws all its energy from its master, and if the player is not fit enough, can cause many problems, for both the player and the bit-beast. The team is overall fit, but after slacking off the last couple of days, they have to exercise again. To keep fit all the time, one must exercise every day, otherwise the body will become use to being lazy and cannot function the way it should. The gym they were training in had a lot of exercising equipment, perfect for all types of exercise, whether it is cardio or aerobic, all exercises can be done in the Hiwatari gym.

Tyson and Kenny are originally from Japan; Ray is from China but moved to Japan for his education. Max is from America but moved to Japan along with his parents, which moved there because of his mother's work. After the tournament has ended, they all will head back to Japan. Luckily they do not miss out on their school work. It has been arranged that they get a certain time off from school to travel; the only bad thing is that they will have to sacrifice their vacation to make up for all they have missed.

Solange and Kai have finished their school education. Solange finished by going to school. Kai finished his education when he went to Japan. Both siblings finished before their time, thanks to both of them being geniuses. Solange has taken some time off to figure out what she wants to go study and where to go study. Her marks can get her into any elite university she wants to. Kai is pondering with the idea to go and study business; he wants to become involved in the Hiwatari Enterprises. However, he only intends to go and study when he reaches the age of twenty. For now he wants to enjoy the last of his teenage years by messing around with the blading sport and just partying, and doing normal things boys his age usually do.

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While The Bladebreakers are in the gym, Kai is in the kitchen, along with Miguel and little Ciara. Kai is busy feeding his daughter. Ciara is usually up early in the morning, another thing she has inherited from her father. Kai decided he is going to leave Cindy to sleep in.

Kai was sitting at the kitchen table with Ciara on his lap, and the bowl of baby food in front of him. It is clear he loves to feed his daughter. The food is still in purity form but he does it just like other parents do, making plane sounds or any other sound that is amusing to children.

"I still can't get over of how much she looks like you; it is almost an exact copy of you, except more in the female version."

Kai just smiled at his brother's antics. "She really does look like me, seems I have the stronger genes then."

"Congratulations again little bro, I am very happy for both you and Cindy."

"Thanks Miguel, it really means a lot to me. And you get to be an uncle, that's just as exciting isn't it?"

Miguel started to laugh. "I am going to enjoy being an uncle. Maybe I can get some practice at fatherhood then." Kai raised his eyebrow and looked towards his older brother in a questioningly way. Miguel just smiled. "I met someone a few months ago. She is nineteen but is very mature for her age, and I don't know, but I can definitely see myself go a long way with this girl, even marriage and children."

"Are you serious? I mean, Miguel, you were the one that always told our parents that you will never waste your time being tied down to one woman and that they will never gain a daughter in law or any grand children from you; and now...I am shocked. I really want to meet this girl that changed you."

Again Miguel laughed. "Don't worry, you will get to meet her. Just give it time. I told her that we shouldn't rush anything and she agreed. She really opened my eyes, regarding love and marriage and all that crap. I mean, I am still young and shouldn't really care about it, but with her it is so different."

"I really wish you both the best. I, of all people, know what it feels to have your mind changed all thanks to a certain woman. All the perceptions you had about life seem to change all thanks to her, and you realise what life is really about." The two smiled at each other.

"The Hiwatari boys are smitten with the opposite sex and neither one of them are protesting. What happened to the world?" They laughed at Miguel's comment. Kai was still feeding Ciara while the two were laughing but soon turned to their normal behaviours. There was a moment of comfortable silence between the two brothers, until Miguel spoke.

"I missed you Kai."

"And I missed you."

"I am really sorry for..."

Miguel was stopped when Kai raised a hand to indicate to Miguel to stop talking. He smiled at his older brother. "Miguel, I am sure you have your reasons and I would really like to hear what they are, but not now. I have been thinking, maybe the two of us can spend the day together. Then we can talk out everything like two mature men and then we can get back doing all the brotherly things we did in the past."

"I would enjoy that Kai, thanks."

"Good. We can leave in about an hour if that is okay with you?"

"Sure, but what about your training with Tala and the others?"

"Please, I seriously doubt they are going to train today. Tala is still fast asleep in his usual guest room, and we have to follow the captain's lead." Kai smirked at his last sentence. Miguel laughed again. "Who is to argue with the captain? See you in an hour then."

"Sure."

Miguel left the kitchen and Kai continued feeding Ciara for another 11 minutes, and by the time he was done, he was covered in baby food but did not mind at all. 'The joys of fatherhood.' Kai started smelling something odd and then realised where it was coming from. "You smelly little angel, have you made a dudu?" Ciara just laughed at her father; dudu is the term Cindy uses when it comes to Ciara doing a number two in her diaper. "Let's go get you cleaned." Ciara grabbed her father's face between her small hands and kissed him on his nose. Kai couldn't resist kissing her back on her nose and just embracing her tightly. 'Thank you Lord of the light, for giving me back my love and giving us this beautiful daughter.'

Kai was busy changing Ciara's diaper when Cindy joined the two. She stood at the door quietly watching Kai and Ciara. 'My perfect family, my family.' Although Kai has only done it a few times, he was already an expert in changing diapers, like he was born for fatherhood. She came to stand next to them just as Kai finished putting on Ciara's diaper. She placed her hands around his waist while he was holding Ciara. It was a perfect and happy picture of two souls that love each other with so much love; and a child that came from the love that is between the two, happiness visible in and all around them. It seems that nothing is able to destroy this happiness, nothing. Besides, Kai won't let anything destroy his life and harm those of the ones he loves dearly.

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Night time came. It sounded like a feast at the dinner table. Everyone was laughing and eating and just having a good time. Ciara was on her father's lap with Cindy beside him. The Blitzkrieg Boys have also joined for dinner and no longer intimidated the other four teenage boys. Kai's parents along with his grandfather, have announced that they will join the family in about two to three weeks time, about the time the finals start of the beyblading tournament.

Kai and Miguel spent the day together and have finally talked out everything, and Kai finally understood his brother's actions. They have put it in the past and from now on are going to work on restoring their relationship.

Solange and Cindy spent the whole day arranging both Ciara's room and her bedroom. Kai won't mind any changes she makes so she can go wild. Ciara also joined the two older girls but was just playing around the whole time. Somewhere in the afternoon, Cindy and the rest of the household became very worried because they could not find Ciara anywhere. Cindy was becoming desperate. They looked everywhere and just when she was about to call Kai, one of the staff members came to her and said she has found Ciara in one of the laundry baskets in the laundry room. If Cindy called Kai, he would have gone ballistic and that would not have been a very pleasant scene for anyone.

Tala woke up about around 11 the morning, apparently he woke up somewhere in the early morning hours and still being pissed at the whole 'Solange episode', he went to the bar that is situated next to the main study, and finished a whole bottle of vodka. So because of his hangover, he decided to sleep until late and did not care about training with the rest of the team. Turns out, not one of The Blitzkrieg Boys were in the mood for training. They know they have to train but not as much and strenuous as the other teams. The five of them are already very fit and maintain it constantly, thanks to their vigorous training they had when they were at the training school of Boris, better known as Balkov Abbey.

Ray pushed his two teammates and himself a lot during the day. Tyson complained that Ray was just as brutal as Kai, if not worse. Ray was very satisfied with the results, even though it has only been one day. They still have enough time to get in the best shape possible. Ray also invaded the kitchen during the day to concoct a Chinese mixture he learned in his village that will help with both the physical strength and mental strength, to keep them focused when they started wearing down. Ray knew from experience that Tyson can be very aggressive if he is both physical and mentally tired, although it happens rarely. Tyson is mostly physical tired and thanks to his excessive eating, he does not get mentally tired very fast. Kenny also has received an e-mail during the day that has confirmed all the teams along with their members. Unfortunately they will not know who they will battle until two days before the tournament starts. The names of the final teams are: The Bladebreakers; The Blitzkrieg Boys; The Malice Gang; Liberty Bladers; Royal Unicorns; Blood Suns; Golden Pumas and Lighting Angels. Kenny has already started to see what information he can get from all the teams and intends to pull an all-nighter after he has finished with his dinner. He wants to get as much as he can on every team so that if they pick a team, they will all be prepared to face the team and to beat them.

Kenny is probably the most important member of the team as he fixes their blades, upgrades them, does all the research, he records all the matches of both his team and other teams for future references. He helps them a lot with how their techniques have changed and he used to help Kai draw up plans in the past if it came to battle plans.

Tala has been glancing occasionally towards Solange and Ray who were sitting very comfortable next to each other and it was visible to everyone that they enjoyed each other's company. This infuriated Tala but he tried his best to not show that it bothered him and luckily for him no one noticed it, all for one, Kai. He has also been watching Tala on a few occasions. Tala decided that he will not stop pursuing Solange. He will fight for her and it has got nothing to do to prove his male pride, no, he is doing it because he has finally admitted to himself that he is not just in love with her, but also loves her and that he will never feel about anyone this way again.

When they dated, they were way too young to understand the concept of love, unlike Kai and Cindy. They were just two normal teenagers that had a crush on each other and enjoyed being with each other. Even after they broke up, they still never really let go of each other, even if meant they only slept together. They still had that certain bond that did not make sense to any one of them, but it was not strong enough to overcome, or to convince Tala to stop sleeping around and to leave behind his play-boy ways. Now he can kick himself because it was entirely all his fault that he had lost her, but now he is determined to set things right and prove to Solange that they can be happy together, better than they were before. They have remained close friends so far and he is certain that they can become, once again, more than just friends; even when Kai was staying in Japan, Tala and Solange still remained friends, calling each other occasionally and hanging out sometimes but that is where it stayed.

There was this one time where Solange cried on Tala's shoulder because of a guy that toyed with Solange and she seemed to really like the guy a lot. Tala felt guilty that time, knowing that he did the same to her, but despite that, he felt like he could break that guy's neck for even hurting like that, but strange enough, a week after that, Solange seemed perfectly fine and she met someone else. Back then Tala was too in love with his lifestyle, loving to get attention and to give attention to the young ladies, seeing how fast he can get them into bed, using different techniques or pick-up lines, it almost became a personal hobby of himself, a game he enjoyed playing, however, now those days are over. Tala is older now, and in love, still in love, with the only one he ever gave his whole heart, Solange Hiwatari and he will not stop until he has her back in her arms; they belong together and he will prove it to her in time.