I don't own beyblade.
Warning: this is m-rated story. It will contain swearing and possibly some lemon. Don't like reading this stuff…don't read then. Also first two chapters will be long because I am describing a party.

Update: Edited on August 2017

Chapter 01
Reminiscing the memories

He had absolutely no idea how it all happened. All he knew one thing, that after that one nightstand with a certain brown-haired girl, a relationship was born. But what was it, he had no idea. Even after all this time.

The word 'relationship' held many meanings to Kai Hiwatari. At first he didn't used to believe in the existence of it. Who would blame him? His mother died when he was only two years too, leaving him alone with his father. His father proved to be a very good parent. But that changed, after he left for the love of beyblading. Leaving him vulnerable and out in open, only to be taken away by his bitter-natured grandfather.

When he met Tyson, their relationship Kai kept of was of mere acquaintances. So that can he fulfill his mission. However much he wanted to avoid, a bond of trust and comradeship started to sprout between them. Same happened with Max, Ray and Kenny as well. The ice finally broke when they were all trapped in Russia. After that incident, did Kai finally understood the meaning of friendship.

Three years later, he met a girl by the name Hiromi. At first he didn't understand the role of that girl. Just what was her purpose in the team? His question was soon answered in that training schedule. He saw something in that girl which Tyson too good eyes weren't able to see; Potential. He dare try her proposed schedule and was one of the first ones to accept her in a team. Not like him though, because he was never the one to fight for other rights. Sometimes he surprised himself. Just like with the others, he too warmed up to her, looking out for her and making her understand things. It was the first time for Kai to have a female friend. But did he know that in coming years he may cross that line. Even if he did, he might have done all in his power to stop that from happening. But that's not how things work.

If he remembers clearly, it happened in the night of 30th October, the Halloween. There was a party in Tyson's dojo. Kai was reluctant to go there. Parties were never his cup of coffee. For in every party there was always a fuss of what to wear. Not that Kai cared. He would wear his signature dark clothes. But it was 'Halloween', as Tyson puts it empathically, so he has to come in a costume.
And costume should go with his personality as well. Otherwise what people would think if he dressed himself as a prince charming or worst as a sheep? So he asked Ray, one of his best friends to help guide him.

The Neko-jin can be called one of the few lucky ones who might have figured Kai somewhat. So there they were, pawing through the outfits in a room where colorful bright clothes filled the rack. Kai was sitting in a folding chair, arms crossed and looking very disgruntled. It was clear from his expression that if they didn't get out from this hectic task any earlier, he would be soon destroying the shop. Steam out all the frustration that Tyson and Max caused him.

"How about this one?" Ray asked, showing a pair of dark pants, a maroon shirt and a dark coat. And holding something flappy in a color of green.
Kai gave the costume a look over. He then glanced at Ray, raising his eyebrow at him and giving him a look that says 'seriously?! A Frankenstein?'
Ray sighed and put it away by saying "let's keep looking"

Ray then immediately caught a hat which had a feather pinned on it. Before he could say any word, Kai shook his head.
'I will be damned if I wear that musketeer hat'

Ray kept it out of the sight. The pile of rejected costumes got higher and higher. And still they were nowhere near. Ray tiredly rubbed his forehead. One hour was left for closing the shop, because the shopping mall was hosting a Halloween party for families. The authorities wanted to close the shops so that it is open for visitors and closed for shoppers.

'Why are you so stubborn, Kai?' Ray thought looking at the dual-haired blader who had closed his eyes and was now listening to music through his earphones plugged in his Apple i-pod.

Ray looked around, hoping some miracle would soon rained upon them. And it did in a form of the DVDs store right across the clothes shop. There was a poster plastered in a glass door of a haunted movie; nightmare in an elm street. To bring the festivity of an occasion, the shop owner has pasted every haunted movie poster on a glass wall.
Ray's sharp honey-colored eyes roamed around the glass wall, but only one poster captured his attention. The nightmare in an elm street. An idea came on Ray's head like a light bulb. In an instant he went to counter to ask for the things from the shop owner.

Kai looked up and saw Ray engaged in a deep conversation with the shop owner. 'What on earth?' Kai thought pulling out his earphones and wondering what was Ray up to?

The Shop owner went to the back room and minutes later he came with a lumpy package. And audibly saying;
"You are lucky boy…this was the last piece"
"Thank you so much" Ray gushed, taking the package and going back towards Kai.

Kai tucked his i-pod away and looked up to find Ray pulling out several pieces of clothing: red and black striped sweater, a dark brown fedora, a pair of loose black trousers and a trademark metal-clawed brown leather glove.
Kai raised his eyebrows at this.

"Come on Kai, give it a try…."

Kai sighed and went to changing room, coming out in an outfit that Ray gave him. Ray beamed at him and said

"You look great Kai"
Kai bought his gloved hand up and asked" do I have to wear this?"

"Of course….otherwise what's the point of wearing this outfit?" Ray replied" which reminds me you have to wear this too"

Ray procured a mask which was designed in a way to give a wearer a burnt, disfigured face. Kai glared at him. No way was he going to that ragged mask! Ray saw the infamous glare of Kai Hiwatari and sweat dropped (anime style). He should really salute Tyson for his bravery to screw the knobs of Kai.

"You know….never mind, you look scary enough without it" Ray spoke
"Should I take that comment as a compliment, Kon?" Kai asked, raising his eyebrows skeptically.
"No it was an observation" Ray answered

Kai smirked at the answer.

"Hey Kai you made it!" Tyson yelled happily, hugging Kai.
"Knock it off you idiot" Kai said irritably, trying to break the hug
"Lighten up sourpuss, it's Halloween" Tyson laughed, letting go of Kai but one arm was still draped around his shoulders.
"Nice costume Kai" Max commentated. Kai looked up and saw Max wearing a costume of captain America. You would expect an American to wear that, Kai thought warily.

Kai then looked at Tyson and saw he was wearing a basic black tunic which had an ornate golden fabric collar and a golden belt with a sash in front.

"And you are supposed to be?" Kai asked
"Oh me….I am, oh wait a second" Tyson went and came back with an object that was shiny. He then put the object on his head. It turned out to be a towering black and gold striped fabric pharaoh headdress topped with a gold cobra

"Behold I am Egyptian most feared pharaoh, the mighty Tutankhamen!" Tyson spoke in a deep voice. There was a sound of chirping crickets.
"Lame" Kai muttered.
"It's not lame! It's awesome!" Tyson shot back, clearly annoyed that his dramatic flair didn't last long.
"Whatever"
"Is that a Freddy Kruger costume?" someone asked.

Kai looked down and saw Kenny as a tin man in wizard of oz. It kind of suited him.

"Why yes Kenny it is" Ray answered, who was cosplaying a Transylvanian vampire" I helped him picked it out"
"But doesn't Freddy wear a mask too? I perfectly remember…." Kenny begin, but Ray cut him off.
"Be grateful Kenny, that he is wearing a costume…otherwise he was just planning to ditch us" Ray said.

Kai rolled his eyes. If given the opportunity he will right now ditch this party.

"Why are we all standing here?" Max wondered aloud. Then he added" hey ty, you want to show Kai our deco?"
"Oh yeah, why not? You are going to love this Kai" Tyson said, leading Kai towards the central room" we worked hard in putting up the streamers "

'This better be good' Kai thought dryly.

When the gang entered the central room, Kai had to use force not to make his eyes go wide. For the central room was totally unrecognizable. On one side of wall, a bar was set up, complete with polished table, bottles and equipment. A very young man around 20s was busy polishing the bar. In the other side of bar, a black couch with mango colored cushions were kept. In the adjacent wall, A DJ turn table was propped up with stands along with speakers and a vast collection of CDs. Right in front of it was a made-up dance floor. Lines of electric lights covered with jack-o-lantern and ghost covers were strung across the ceiling. It all led to the large disco ball that was fixed in the center of ceiling.

Kai eyes roved around the place and found someone pushing the small low black table in front of sofa. Having done the task, the person stood straight and turned around. It was Hiromi. She was wearing a maiden voyage sailor dress which had a halter neck with brass buttons on its both sides and it ended till her mid-thighs. Along with a sailor hat perched on her messy hair.

"Hey Kai" Hiromi greeted cheerfully, coming towards the assembled group. The dress hugged her figure like a second skin. It made her look….very sassy.
"Nice costume you got there" she commented, appraising him, hands on her hips.
"I picked it out for him" Ray injected
"Well you shall be rewarded" Hiromi answered.
"In terms of what?"
"Hm well Kai will give you a blessing" Hiromi replied. At this everyone sniggered with the exception of Ray and Kai. Kai merely scowled while Ray rolled his eyes.

"What do you have to say Kai? It's pretty awesome don't you think?" Tyson asked proudly, although you could detect a tinge of nervousness in its tone.

Kai looked down and found Tyson, Max, Hiromi and Kenny looking expectantly at him. To be honest, they really had outdone themselves. All that money they pooled didn't go to waste.
"Its fine"

Tyson wore a satisfied smirk, while Kenny, Hiromi and Max let out a sigh of relief. Because a word' fine' from Kai Hiwatari was equal to awesome or fantastic.
"Knew you wouldn't able…" Tyson begin, but he was interrupted by a shriek of Hiromi.
"Don't you dare eat those SNACKS DAICHI!" Hiromi shouted rushing towards the small red-haired boy who was busy gobbling up chips from the snack bar.

A sound of hard knock on his head and some yelling could be heard from distance. Hiromi dragged Daichi (who was wearing a Tarzan costume) out from central room, pulling him by ear and ranting about not to be a hungry pig all the time.
Everyone mushroom-sighed at this.

"Can he at least for once behave in this party? Ray wondered
"I don't think a 'b' of behave ever obliterated around Daichi" Max said.
Suddenly the bell rang.
"And it seems like our first guest have arrived" Tyson spoke excitedly, going to get a door.

By 8:30 the party was in full swing. Almost everyone was dancing. Some were lounging on couch. Some stood by the bar to get their drinks while some were munching the snacks.
Kai meanwhile was standing in the corner, sulking. This was the very reason he hated parties. No one stood still for interaction. Though Kai was never the one to talk, but some company would have been nice. It's all about grinding, getting drunk, doing stupid things and in some cases getting laid.

"Hey Kai" someone called his name.
Kai looked up and saw Tala coming towards him. He was dressed as Don Vito Corleone complete with three piece suit and cuff links. He even taped a thin black mustache.

Kai raised his eyebrow at this. Trust Tala to go way beyond when it comes to dressing sense. He still hadn't forgotten his beyblading suit.
Tala immediately understood the look Kai give him. He smiled and said;
"It's suits me doesn't it
"I never pegged you to like the Italians" Kai said
"No I never liked them….but that doesn't stop me from admiring Vito, he was one bad-ass character"
then he added" Kind of like me though"

Kai rolled his eyes. He can be so full of himself.
"But you aren't doing justice to Freddy ….where is your mask?" Tala asked, leaning against the wall.
"Oh yeah, what about you? I don't see you dyeing your hair black and white" Kai shot back" and combed back too….where the justice now?"
"Give me a break…I wouldn't go through such trouble" Tala answered.

Just then Bryan joined them. He was dressed as a Darth Vader of the star wars series. It was a no hidden fact that Bryan was a big fan of star wars. That would explain why most of the girls that came here, were dressed as star wars female lead characters: Zam Wessell, Toryn Farr, princess Leia, Barniss Offee. Though it was inevitably spurring up the up-coming cat fight.

"She looks so hot" Bryan sighed, lifting his helmet.
"Bryan, you already know she is taken" Tala answered
"I know, I know….but it doesn't stop me from fantasying"

Kai was about to ask what they were talking about, when Tala chuckled and said" Ray will kill you if he heard you doing that"
"I am not scared of that cat" Bryan muttered.

At the same time, all three of them looked at the pink-haired neko-jin, who was sporting a play boy bunny costume. But her dress ended on her thighs rather on her hips. Lee would kill her if she wore the latter one. Mariah was currently posing with Ray, with Mathilda photographing them.

"Forget about it Bryan, she's out of your league" Tala said.
"I know, which is why I am getting over her and eyeing someone" Bryan answered.
"Who's the unlucky girl?" Kai asked, bored.
"Any girl liked by me is not unlucky….in fact she had hit a jack-pot" Bryan replied haughtily.

Tala sniggered" Who's the girl that scored the jack-pot?"
"Hiromi" Bryan said smugly

Kai's eyes widened at this. For some unexplained reason, he felt a raging hatred boiling inside of him for Bryan. He better eat those words back, otherwise he will be pulped in to a smashed tomato.

"Are you kidding me? Hiromi?"Tala laughed.
"Why not? She is cute, fiery and looks so hot in that sailor dress" Bryan said, looking towards Hiromi who was dancing with Miguel.

Tala shook his head, closing his eyes. While Kai wanted to punch something, including Bryan. He himself can't understand why he was feeling so angry. The fact that maybe it was Hiromi and he didn't like the way his team mate was talking about her. She was his friend and no one should talk like that about her. Or maybe he might have felt a teensy bit insecure that someone else thought she was pretty.

'No it can't be….i am angry because Hiromi is a good friend and she should be respected. Bryan should understand that. Sure she is cute….but that certainly doesn't mean I like her' Kai thought.
"if only I have worn that pirate costume" Bryan said.
"Oh I had enough" Tala said" come on Kai, let's go get a drink…I am not listening to his whining"
"Fuck off…..i don't need you to listen to my bitching" Bryan snapped, stalking away.

The song finished with a loud applause. Miguel let go of Hiromi, who was now panting.
"That was really great….you are such a good dancer" Hiromi utter.

Miguel smiled and winked "thanks, up for another dance?"
"Oh no…I don't think so, my feet are killing me" Hiromi whined, slipping her red high heels off. Just then someone called their names.
"Miguel…Romi…over here"

They both turned and saw Mathilda holding the DSLR camera.
"Smile" she said, positioning the camera.

Hiromi and Miguel draped their arms around each other and beamed widely. Snap and for a sec they were blinded by a flash.
"Thanks" Mathilda said, smiling at them.

Mathilda then strode off towards the couch. Covering up the event can tire you so much. Not that anyone asked her to do it. She was just doing it out of a hobby.

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