RTC: Has anyone noticed that there isn't much angst in this fic? I think I need to add some more bloodshed! Though that will take a few chapters.

Ray: Okay, who put that thought into her head?

Tyson: What does it matter?

Ray: Now that Kai's gone, she'll go after the only other person she truly loves to torture-me!

Max: Oh, that's true. I'd go hide if I were you.

RTC: Oh be quiet all of you! Well, I got a few guesses as to how old Hiro is. I've heard he's actually only 18 or so, but I need him to be a bit older for this fic, so if no one minds, I've made him about 21. Now disclaimer please!

Daichi: Ray-Tiger-Cat does not own Beyblade!

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Invitation

To: blondes-have-more-fun, emcsquared, shopaholics-anonymous, the-icy-one, howl-to-the-moon, monkeyboy

From: keeper-of-the-beast-tyson

Subject: You're invited...

Message:

I don't think it would be a huge surprise if I told you that Mary Anne and I were dating. I also don't think you'd be too surprised to hear this: we're getting married! We've been talking about this for a few months now, and we're trying to set a date. Both of us would really like to have you all present and the details will be sent to you as soon as we figure everything out.

Hiro

Call me stupid, but part of the plan is to get the team back together for at least a few hours and see if they'll work things out. The wedding would have happened anyway, but we decided to push it up by a year or so. The next year will be tough-we both have another year of school left-but if we can get my brother's team-and my brother; I hate this lunatic that has taken his place-back, it'll be worth it. It has been four months and they can't go on like this! Now all I have to do is sit and wait for a bunch of freaked-out 'Say WHAT?!' responses.

Tyson

"Tyson, I can't understand why you're so depressed. Can't you be happy for me? You know Mary Anne and I were going out for so long... What's wrong?" Hiro asked.

"What's wrong?!" I repeat, "I can't believe my own brother is getting married! What happened to waiting until you was done school?! What happened to planning and responsibility and being mature?! You've told me all those things before and now you're going against everything you thought was right. Oh and to top things off, you want me to be in the wedding. A suit and tie?! No way! And of course, you've gone and invited my whole team. Like they'll come; they wouldn't even stay a few days in Japan after Kai... it happened."

"Well, I hate to break it to you, but you can't remain angry at the world forever. You're team was devastated after that... incident, but I think most of them are recovering and I'm sure they'll come. If you're so lonely do something about it! And I won't even comment on the rest of the stuff you just said." Hiro's voice had an edge to it. I know I haven't been the best brother-far from it-and I know I'm worrying Gramps, Hiro and Dad, but I really can't help it!

Ray

"Awe, come on, please?" Mary Anne was pleading. "Why are you so dead set against having the wedding in Japan? Yes, I know we're still in the planning stages," she replied to my mumbled explanation, "But that's already been decided. I know Lizzie hasn't been too well lately-grief's consuming her-but it'll only be for a week or two that we're out there."

"You know what Lizzie's like about Japan. She was getting attached to Kai and the shock put her off traveling."

"Do you suppose there was something between the two of them?"

I roll my eyes, "Can we stick to the topic?"

She sighs. "You know all of you need to pull it together. So, I think it would be good for you guys to sit down and talk about it. You're coming and that's all there is to it. If Lizzie has a problem, she can come talk to me herself."

Max

"Mom, do you think everyone will be okay? It's strange, but I'm afraid of dealing with my own team mates even though we've been friend for years!"

"It's perfectly normal to be afraid, but you have to conquer that fear. Go for it Maxie!" My encouraged me. It was all so simple for her; being a scientist, she believes there are simple and logical solutions for everything. The only thing was that it wasn't simple because my team is falling apart. We all know it but none of us wants to do anything about it. The apathy is more than I can take, but I know it is fear that is keeping us apart.

Hilary

"Are you coming to the wedding?" This was Tyson's first question. I had been awoken extremely early by the insistent ringing of the doorbell. I hadn't seen much of him at all these past few weeks, but here he was, on my front porch. It took me a minute to even realize what he was talking about, as my brain was still sound asleep. I had received the email a week before and was still thinking about the situation we'd all be in.

"Um, yeah, I think so. Did Hiro finally set a date?" I don't know why I said I might come, but the look on his face was so hard to resist.

"Yeah, he's getting married the second week in July. Two months from now."

"Is there something you're not telling me?"

"I just can't believe he's thinking about getting married so soon after... well you know."

"Do you want to talk about it?"

"Maybe some other time," he replied, which meant 'no way' in guy talk. At least he was considerate enough not to say it out loud.

"So, what's on your mind?" I asked, leading him to the living room where we could sit and talk. "You haven't been by to see me in weeks."

"Yeah, that's why I'm here; I wanted to apologize. I really missed everyone these past few weeks, but I really missed you most and I wanted make at least one thing in my life right."

I smiled, partly because I realized Hiro's wedding had made Tyson relaize that there was still love in the world, but mostly because what he said was so touching.

Tala

A wedding, huh? I normally wouldn't go; especially seeing as how I barley know Hiro and I don't know his fiancée, but if Kari and the team will be there then I might. We'll see.

Kenny

Tyson came by earlier with Hilary. It looks like those two have made up, which is good, I suppose. He told me Hiro's pretty much invited everyone, so I'd better show up. Tyson still looks a bit annoyed, but it's better than that pure anger that was controlling him right after everyone left. Hilary also seems better, but I'm not sure being away from Japan has done the rest of the team any favors. I can only hope that they don't decide to have a fistfight during the wedding or anything.

Daichi

This is so out of nowhere! Hiro is getting married. How odd is that?! I'm going to go, if I can, but you can't forget about little Daichi forever guys! Besides, I need to beat Tyson!

Kari

Hmm, is it just me, or is Hiro trying to pull something? He picked a date pretty close to the six month anniversary. Well, it's not like I'm going, so what does it matter? I've told them time and again that I can't tolerate being in Japan, but it seems like they're not listening. Besides, I've been traveling the world for the past few months and it helps keep my mind off of Kai and makes me miss that half of me less. If my team saw me now, I think they'd be quite surprised because I've changed. A lot. Maybe I'll go to Japan someday, but first I need to complete my mission.

Hiro

It looks like I've done it. We'll just see how this thing turns out. I swear I'll lock them up in a tiny room if I must to get them to talk about what's happening to them.

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RTC: I know that this chapter was also a bit odd, and I know there is very little interaction between the team, but the next chapter will probably have some blow ups and stuff! I don't know if anyone noticed, but Tyson is finally starting to come to terms with the situation, and Hilary is coming around, so count on some character development and torture soon!

Kai: She misses having me to torture.

RTC: I do not! Anyway, please review and I'll see you all soon!