Disclaimer: I do not own any BeyBlade or anything or stuff like that. Yeah. So... I thought this was going to be a one shot, but apparently it's not. XD Enjoy the first chapter that is getting submitted to someone for a contest... two minutes ago! :D

Act 1: Kitten

Just because he had a dream about them, didn't mean he missed them. Why would he miss a bunch of loud, over enthusiastic, over emotional, and over clingy boys? Kai's eyes slitted open as he turned over in his bed, lying flat on his back and staring up at the cold gray ceiling above him. Sunlight streamed cheerfully in through a slender opening between thick, heavy curtains and stretched across the bed like a bright banner, perhaps to remind him of the past. A happy past? The man's face pulled down into a frown as he pulled himself up and dragged long fingers through his hair, yawning. "Ridiculous."

After all, it had been five years since he last saw the other members of the group. He had long gotten over any of this 'sadness' that had slowly curled its fingers around him in the first months he was alone again. After all, he was Kai; he was used to being alone. Drawing the sheets back, he placed bare feet on the cold, stone floor and stood up, stretching back before grabbing a shirt from the dresser and throwing it over his lean body. Either way, they hadn't tried to contact him in the years that had passed. It was clear the others had continued on with their lives just as he had continued with his.

Or was it the fact he had conveniently forgotten to mention where he was going to be when they all finally parted ways…?

Kai shook his head, the barest of smiles tracing over his lips before it disappeared to be replaced by his usual stoic expression. He threw open the heavy curtains, pushing them to the side and staring across over the snowy expanse that made up the back lands of his home. Yes, it was his home now. Again, the flutter of a smile crossed his face, this time a bit more sardonic and less gentle. That part of his past was over too, he didn't need to dwell on it. Turning briskly, Kai moved away from the cold, bright sunlight and walked out of his room, stepping into the cold, bright hallway; his thoughts already consumed by what he would be doing that day.

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So, what would he think? Ray looked at the rest of the group as they lay sprawled on top of one another in the hotel bed. It had been his idea; they had all been apart for so long it seemed only natural for them to have a reunion, right? Ray stretched, watching as the sun broke over the cityscape and slowly leaned into the room, splaying warm fingers over his skin. A pleased smile slid over his face. Well, at least the look on his face would be interesting.

The Chinese man stood and bent over in a deep stretch, twisting to make sure his body was as limber as ever. It wasn't really anything that he needed to be worried about because he was always certain to keep his body in good shape; but with the prospect of seeing an old friend again, he didn't want to be shown up.

There was a groan on the bed and Ray looked over to see Tyson throw an arm on top of the messy blond head that belonged to Max. He chuckled and moved closer, leaning over the bed with a grin.

"C'mon guys, it's time to get up." There was another groan and some mutters. "Don't give me that Tyson, if you even want to try to go up against Kai, you've gotta get up and train." There was a pause. "And breakfast is free, but it's only open for another half hour."

That got a response. With a shout and a tumble, Tyson rolled off the bed, dragging a disgruntled Kenny with him.

"I'm up! I'm up! Imagetbreffas…."

Ray laughed, "Not in your boxers you're not. Get dressed and take a shower."

"I thouyousaid that breffas was gonna end…" Tyson gave Ray a suspicious, blurry scowl.

"I lied." He grinned. "But since you're up," he grabbed the younger guys arm and shoved him in the bathroom, "you might as well shower."

There was a crash and the room filled with curses; Ray closed the door and turned to see Max sitting up, the sheets a tangle around his legs. Sleep-filled blue eyes flicked around in confusion before finally settling on the pleased looking Ray.

"Wha.. where's Tyson?"

"Wrestling with the bathroom-" there was another crash, "and losing."

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"I can't believe you got me up when the sun rose." Tyson glared at Ray, speaking around a bite of sausage… or was five?

"Well you told me to." Ray pointed his fork at Tyson and continued seriously. "Remember, we have absolutely no clue where Kai lives. We can't exactly just go up to anyone and ask, either."

"I don't see the problem." Another bite was shoved in with the rest, "Just look for the biggest, coldest and ugliest house around. Kai's got terrible taste."

"He's got a point." Max laughed, "Kai is pretty rich, isn't he?"

Kenny frowned, "Wasn't that his grandfather?"

"That old bat? I thought he went to jail…" Tyson had finally swallowed, and his face was scrunched in dislike of the thought of the man.

"Then wouldn't the money go to Kai?" Max looked over at Ray, followed by Tyson and Kenny.

The dark skinned man laughed, "Why are you all looking at me? Kai didn't give me his address either. I don't know where to find him."

"Then… how are we going to find him?" Kenny suddenly seemed to realize the situation they were in. "You mean to tell me that you dragged us all the way to Russia and you don't know where the person is that we're looking for? How are we even going to attempt to cover this area?" He waved his fork at Ray frantically, "How are we going to get back?"

"Whoa, Kenny, I think your voice just hit a new record high note." Max patted him on the back fondly, "Don't worry about it. You've got a plan, right Ray?"

Tyson turned to Ray and nodded, "Of course he's got a plan. After all, if anyone can find Kai it's Ray… you've got like… a tracking device in you set to find the guy."

Ray laughed, embarrassed, "I wouldn't go that far guys. I just got the feeling we'd find him here. It seemed to make sense…"

"Well, if he were anywhere, he would be here." Kenny put his fork down and scratched his head, moving his hair out of his eyes briefly before the locks fell back over them again. "Well, how about this. You've all got phones. I'll stay put and see what I can find on the net… the rest of you could… maybe… spread out and see what other information you can find?"

"Oh right, we should just go around asking, 'Hey, have you seen a really cold man who has lighter bangs than the back of his hair and who scowls all the time?'" Tyson snorted.

"Exactly!" Max grinned and suddenly grabbed a hold of Tyson's shirt and dragged him from the table. "So let's go!"

"Gah! Let go of me! I haven't had fifths!"

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"Mew."

Kai stopped and looked down the alley, breath crystallizing in front of him. There was a rustling behind a pile of paper and a head popped out. The kitten shook its head, shaking its body in entirety and falling over. It looked up, focusing pure green eyes on the man and mewed as loud as it could, demanding attention. Kai breathed out watching as his puff of breath dissipated into the air before turning down the ally.

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It was almost noon and they still had no luck. Tyson had already started complaining loudly about wanting food. In the five years they had been separated, he certainly hadn't changed. Even over the phone he was as loud as ever. Ray mussed up his hair, disgruntled by the sixth call he had gotten.

"Listen, Tyson, just wait another ten minutes, alright? I'm almost back at the hotel." He shook his head as the other complained. "I don't care if they're giving a discount. I have the money, remember? You couldn't get any anyway, and don't you dare waste our funds on food. We need it for other things. Tyson? Tyson are you listening to me?" The flat tone at the other end made Ray give a wry grin. "Of course not." It was silly to assume that Tyson would listen to him. Tyson didn't listen to anyone.

Dropping the cell in his pocket, followed by his hands, he looked up to the almost white sky and sighed. "It is impossible, isn't it?" It was foolish of him to drag the rest of the group over on a wild goose chase for someone they hadn't seen in five years and who had also made no efforts to contact them.

"Mew."

Ray glanced over as he started to pass the dark space between buildings but paused as a scene met his eyes. Someone was petting what appeared to be a straggling alley kitten. The kitten was feisty and mewed again, demanding the person pet faster as he batted at their hand unsteadily. He smiled a little, taken aback by the slight tenderness in the cold winter streets. The kitten mewed again, bumping up against the other man's leg so that he shifted slightly.

Ray stared for a minute. "Kai?" The person turned fully, raising a pair of unmistakable eyes to the other. Ray grinned, "It's been a while."

There was a silence that deepened with drifting snowfall before Kai stood with the kitten in his hands, turning to face Ray. "It has."