Tyson : k…k..kai?

And there he was standing in front of him wearing an elegant tuxedo. His unique two toned hair swaying slightly in the breeze and the soul piercing crimson eyes after he removed his sunglasses were seeing his ex-teammate after so long.

Kai : Tyson ? what are you…?

With happiness exuding from his eyes Tyson didn't let kai finish asking his question and hugged him tightly without leaving any space for him to breathe.

Kai : ugh…you lil…Tyson! cccant….brreathe!

Tyson : wow! It is you! Isn't it? pinch me so I know its not a dream.(still surprised)

Kai : glad to do the honours!

Just when Kai was going to pinch Tyson to snap him out of his amazement…

Tyson : whoa! Whoa! Before you do anything to harm me. I should do something to you! You bastard! Do you know how much trouble you put me in? I had to dodge dog attacks in filthy alleys, had to run all the way from the airport in search of English speaking crowd, almost passed out due to hunger, spent half of my pocket money on one measly hot dog of which I didn't even get a bite….(speaking frustratedly and breathlessly).

When Tyson finished with his tantrums he looked at Kai..

Kai : finished already ? what are you implying by saying all this? You really think I care?

Tyson : could you give me a ride?

Kai : excuse me?

Tyson : I want you to give me a ride in this huge limo you got here!

Kai : haven't you ever heard of "may I ask you to give me a ride"?

Tyson : nope … but sounds even more convincing….may I ask you to give me a ride your highness?

Kai : flattery wont get you anywhere! And besides I wouldn't wanna waste my time on you. I have to be somewhere right now.

Tyson : what a coincidence! Me too…you see I have to find myself a room to stay for the night at a hotel called "ritz carlton". And besides I think you would get pretty lonely in there riding in your humungous car all alone.

Kai : don't have to worry! I have had my share of loneliness and got used to it! So "ritz carlton" eh? Too fancy for your taste…don't you think? You sure you have enough money in there for one night?

Tyson : oh don't worry about that! Even if I don't have enough I have my ways to get through!

Kai : well good luck with that!

And kai got inside his car without Tyson ..just when he was about to start off…

Tyson : hey ! I have got some things that I wanna discuss about with you! So please…

Kai : just stop stalling and move over would ya! Do us both a favour and get yourself a cab to the hotel.

Tyson : but I have enough only for the room!

Kai : oh boo hoo..and hoo again!

Tyson : you know what this is why you don't have any girlfriends! You must be scaring them off with your new found talent of talking like a girl!

Kai : never thought of having one in my life…and besides I remember neither do you have one! So scram!

Tyson : ah ah! I wouldn't be so cocky if I were you! Unless you want me to stay at your place till I board the flight home tomorrow night..i guess I can spend my money on a cab..but …I remember you don't like guests..(with a mischievous tone)

With this statement made kai didn't have any choice but to reconsider.

Kai : get in! (opening the passenger door)

Tyson : (evil laugh)I knew this would work out..he heee) yes! I knew you could never resist my offer kai!

Kai : whatever! Don't get any ideas alright! I am just helping you get to the hotel so you wouldn't bother me! And don't blabber unnecessarily, it gives me a headache!

Tyson : blah..blah…stop being touchy like a girl..you are even starting to whine like one! And besides my real intentions of coming here were to see you. And to let you know of some important things!

Kai : if its about the stupid reunion thing then you better rewind back home. I am not coming.

Tyson : why ? what the…? You mean you know about the reunion?

Kai : hnn. Its not like I care! Don't want to get associated with beyblading anymore.

Tyson : not even with this?

On that note Tyson showed him Kai's very own Dranzer that Tala gave him a day before Tyson boarded for Russia .

Kai : what the…?(shocked) Tala..! I should have known!

Tyson : kai! Just listen! Whatever has happened to you was unfair! I know how you would be feeling having lost dranzer and all but its not your fault…

Kai didn't let him finish but stopped him in the middle..

Kai : correction Tyson. no one can or will understand how I feel of having lost Dranzer. Not even you!

Tyson : but….

Kai : please Tyson…no buts…I don't wanna go through the same phase again..Dranzer sacrificed itself to save my life..i couldn't do anything in return…and I don't wanna lose anything else that's precious to me anymore…

Tyson : ya I know but please listen to me once. Our team is nowhere near a team without you Kai and everyone of us misses you like hell..so please…

Kai : here is the hotel..we have reached your destination…have a good night Tyson..

Before Tyson could say anything Kai dropped him at the hotel and drove off…

Tyson : typical Kai! Hasn't changed one bit! Just wait..i will crack his stubborn attitude and make him come with me to the reunion if it's the last thing I do!

At the reception area of "ritz carlton"…

Receptionist : how may I help you sir?

Tyson : I am Tyson granger, world champion beyblader.(wiggling his eyebrows at her)

Receptionist : and ….so?

Tyson : I am looking for a room for tonight!

It was clear enough that Tyson didn't have enough money with him to pay for the hotel room even for a night and that he was trying to flirt his way through the receptionist. But poor Tyson , his flirtatious spree had little effect on her. nevertheless , she continued!

Receptionist : 500 american dollars for a regular and 2000 american dollars for a luxury suite…what will it be?

Tyson : (gawking at her) uh wel….you see…

Receptionist : you don't have enough money do you? Well, listen to me carefully shortie…I have seen enough of you wannabe casanovas my entire receptionist career and you think you can wink your way in? you have money, get room. No money, the pavement.

With her stern reply Tyson was out of ideas , he was out of energy and almost broke. Just then he was struck with an idea. Although he was sure he would regret of even thinking about it, given his current pathetic state, it was the only choice. He was willing to take risks, to survive in a foreign country and to return home alive.

There was only one thing that he could do and that was to …..spend the night with Kai…

Tyson :here goes nothing! Oh dear god of gods save my poor soul from forthcoming dangers…