Kizuna

-BluAyu

Disclaimer: I own nothing. Never will. xP

(A/N: Kizuna=Bonds in Japanese. Dedicated to anyone who followed 'Memory' or 'Anything for You'…this is a rewrite but a completely different story just for you! Same pairings apply? ^_^)

One

Ryoma Echizen was known to win completely on serves alone. You were lucky to even return them. It was his playing style basically and it had left each and everyone of his opponents and his audience in awe. Not to mention why not use something so simple to piss off his opponents? Losing and not even returning a serve was a disgrace after all…

"Mada mada da ne*!" the golden eyed male called out after the game was over. He gave a trade mark smirk before walking off the court hiding behind his trademark Fila cap. He heard a roar of applause as he left.

There was no challenge in this anymore… The States ended up being quite boring. There was nobody talented enough to beat him here. Ryoma found that there was not even a point in playing tennis if he was trapped here amongst talentless opponents.

"Ah! Echizen-san, yokudekimashita*! That was wonderful!" his manger called out proudly as he managed to follow his pace of strides. His name was Alex Manson. He was just as annoying as his tennis opponents. His attempt at speaking Japanese to him was horrible and broken that, and the fact that the red haired, green eyed American kept him busy constantly continuously pissed the dark haired youth off.

"I'm leaving," Ryoma called out suddenly from his silence.

"For the day?" questioned Alex.

"No, for a couple months... Something interesting has happened in Japan," answered Ryoma.

"Wait! Hold on a second Echizen-san! Choutto matte kudasai*! You have a photo shoot today that you can absolutely not avoid. PLUS a press conference! What the heck am I supposed to tell them? Ryoma Echizen randomly disappeared overseas because something "interesting" happened?" Alex protested.

Ryoma gave a wry grin, "Exactly. Ja ne*!"

With that he left hearing Manson cursing quite loudly as he closed the door to his hotel room, locking it right behind him as he left.

Ryoma whipped out his phone to re-read the mysterious text message he received only hours ago before his "big match" had occurred.

Everyone is bound through memories. If you care at all-visit Kanto for the summer…

Who was this person? It had to be someone he knew… But who?

The usually very intelligent boy was confused. Why did he need to return to Japan? Did he…really have something to return to?

_-_-_-_

The spiky haired male had just entered his hotel room and sat his suit case down upon the cheaply carpeted floors.

Everyone is bound through memories. If you care at all-visit Kanto for the summer…

Momoshiro Takeshi had other important things to do at the time other than going to back to Tokyo. He couldn't come back. Not just yet anyway…

He started unpacking his belongings and then flipped on the old over-used television that stood almost proudly in the corner of the room. The channel was immediately switched to the sports station.

An important press conference was supposed to be on but instead of seeing the famous Echizen, Ryoma on TV he saw his controlling manager Mason instead.

"I apologize deeply but Echizen has left the United States for a break. His reasons shall be kept personal," he stated.

Momoshiro didn't need to hear anymore. He flicked off the TV and made haste to pack his stuff.

"Shit! Echizen stop fucking moving! I can never keep up with you for long!" he cursed loudly frustrated.

But where would he be at? And then it hit him suddenly…

"Everyone is bound through memories…" he murmured to himself.

Nothing else needed to be said. He ran out the door hoping to god that he wouldn't have to play 'tag' for the fortieth time this year…

_-_-_-_-_-_

Tezuka looked dazedly out through the airplane window. He was trying to think rationally… Why was he doing this?

"You'll come home for him won't you?" Oishi's voice asked in his head. He had the nerve to find his new phone number and call him and beg him to come home for a certain someone…

Tezuka shook his head. No, he would not think about the damage he caused… he refused to. Yet here he was on a plane from England heading to Tokyo… It's if he hadn't thought after that phone call and text message he received. He booked the first flight out. Now usually stoic Tezuka was on the inside panicking and having second thoughts.

His brain was asking him what the hell he was doing, while he kept telling that part to basically shut up and calm down.

"No….I have to go through with this… I need to make things right," he whispered to himself.

_-_-_-_-_

Fuji Syusuke sat near the window to see the view from his rather large but lonely house. It had been a gift to him for his graduation from his parents. Yet, there was nobody for him to share such a large luxury. Everyone moved on with their own lives and here he was hurt and lonesome.

Only a couple of people understood his feelings. Those people were mainly the bright and happy couple; Kikumaru Eiji-his best friend and former mother hen of Seigaku's tennis team, Shuichiro Oishi.

His almost dead azure blue orbs brightened a little as he saw Eiji and Oishi's red beetle car pull into the narrow driveway.

This would be the beginning of what hopefully would be a grand reunion…

Eiji Kikumaru was the first one out the car with his many belongings in duffle bags and suitcases behind him.

Fuji met him halfway outside. Eiji immediately dropped his things and ran to hug his friend.

"Hoi! Fu-ji-ko~!" he exclaimed happily.

"Nice to see you Eiji," Fuji said. He smiled over at Oishi who grinned back as he closed the trunk of the small cutesy car.

"We're first I hope?" Oishi asked.

Fuji nodded. It was no surprise. They both were willing to come to visit. They visited very often compared to the others who never visited him or anyone else at all…

The trio lugged everything into the guest room upstairs that Fuji had set up for them for their stay.

"Sugoi*… Fuji this place is so amazing!" Eiji said in awe.

Fuji smiled, "I'm glad you like it."

There was a silence between them for a moment before Oishi assured weakly, "Don't worry. He'll come."

Fuji wasn't counting on it. Hopeful words made him feel somewhat better anyway.

The whole evening was spent making food and catching up with each other. Eiji and Oishi currently lived in Chiba, Japan where they both made a living by running a pet store.

The Golden Pair was the only people who actually were friends and together now. It was hard to believe that they were the only ones. Maybe you thought differently when you were twenty-two years old than you did when you were seventeen or eighteen…

"You should get a puppy Fuji!" Eiji suggested.

"Oh? I prefer pet cacti rather than a mess maker," Fuji answered jokingly.

"But the breeds of Huskies we're raising are adorable! How could you say no?!" Eiji whined with a pout.

Oishi laughed and calmed him down before the cute little fit they caused was interrupted by the doorbell ringing.

Fuji's eyes widened.

"What did I tell you?" Oishi said.

Fuji's usual smile that had lately been absent had reappeared. He made his way into the living room to find Sadaharu Inui standing in front of him looking the same as ever. His spiky jet black hair was the same as his ever apparent geeky grin and thick rimmed glasses that hid any bit of emotion the male had in his eyes.

"You made it Inui," said Fuji cheerfully.

"It was a challenge figuring out who it was from but I figured you'd do something like this. How are you?" Inui asked.

"Living," Fuji answered with a shrug before helping him with his stuff.

"I see… The probabilities of it being over you-know-who are eighty percent… Don't take my word for it though Fuji," Inui commented.

Fuji nodded before their talk was interrupted by a loud Eiji, "Oh my god it's burning!"

"The cookies?!" Fuji exclaimed racing into the kitchen.

"Syke!" Eiji said sticking his tongue out.

Oishi bopped him on the head for such a lame trick as Eiji himself giggled madly. He wasn't called a mother hen for nothing after all…

"How was Hong Kong?" he asked ignoring his friend's whining.

"Good. Business is doing well over there," Inui answered.

Fuji then lead Inui up to another guest room that was set up. Inui instantly noticed another bed in the room and looked at the tensai rather confusedly.

"For you and Kaidoh," explained Fuji.

"I see," Inui said pushing up his glasses before heading downstairs. He probably wanted to stay there just incase Kaidoh came-he hadn't heard from him obviously in years.

The doorbell rang again and Inui was the one (out of character enough) to race to the door and open it before Fuji could get it, which left the tensai himself, amused. Usually the data specialist's emotions would never ever be revealed due to his mirrored thick-framed glasses but seeing a small green haired boy standing in front of him made his facial features completely drop…

"Oh, it's just Echizen," he said dully with a wave of a hand before heading into the kitchen.

"Yeah; it's nice to see you too Inui-senpai!" Ryoma called out sarcastically. He made his way in looking amusedly at the living space.

Fuji smirked and whispered into Inui's ear, "Outwitted by your data huh?"

Inui looked a little embarrassed as he pushed his glasses up the brim of his nose and then instantly composed himself.

Fuji's attention then went to Echizen who stood in the door way.

"Nice to see you in person," he greeted.

"It's been awhile," was all the younger male said.

Fuji helped him with his things too and they both of them walked downstairs.

"Just Kaidoh…Taka…and…" Ryoma's voice wavered knowing better to mention such a name out loud.

"Oh, Taka's at his Sushi Shop and said there was no reason for him to take up space when he could just visit us and go home. Plus he had a wife and a two year old now-he's a busy man," Fuji said with a chuckle.

"So we'll see him later this summer?" Eiji asked stealing a chocolate chip cookie from the counter.

"Yeah and stop by the sushi shop and all…"

Eiji grinned chomping away on the delicious confection his hand.

"I could call Kaidoh and see where he is," he teased.

Inui's eyes widened behind the frames, "You…You have his number?"

"Yeah, I have everyone's. I looked them up with Oishi!" Eiji proudly answered.

Fuji rolled his azure blue eyes. Inui couldn't stand to see his data be inaccurate. Things had changed so much that even Inui couldn't predict anything.

Eiji's phone ran just seconds later and he answered it on second ring, "Moshi Moshi?"

"Eiji it's Momo!"

"Momo-chan, where are you, nya?" Eiji questioned with a pout. Ryoma blinked. Momo was coming? Not that it mattered… He just didn't want him to be mad that he left for America. He didn't take it well the first time and it about killed him the second time. He felt some what guilty…

"Please tell me Echizen is there! He didn't leave did he?" Momo asked. From what the red haired acrobatics tennis player could tell; he it seemed like he was running…and quite quickly.

"No worries Momo-chan, he's here!" Eiji assured. He glanced at Ryoma… He had no idea what Momoshiro went through did he? He wanted to somewhat yell but he knew it wasn't Ochibi's fault. Momoshiro should have told him to stay…he should have… There was someone Eiji was more so mad at though for him to hold grudges against these two.

"Oh thank god, okay! Make sure he doesn't leave! I'll be there in ten minutes!"

Eiji sighed and clicked the end button before dialing another number.

"Momo-chan is on his way," he announced before placing the phone to his ear.

"Wow, Eiji-senpai could make a good secretary," Ryoma pointed out.

Oishi who had been drinking some Ramune he had bought before he got to Fuji's, choked before placing his hand over his mouth. Fuji held back an evil little cackle as he noticed the poor guy also was berry red. He must have had a weird thought…

Inui smirked before opening his notebook and scribble down notes quickly, "Ii data…"

"We have to meet Kaidoh at the live house," Eiji said hanging up the phone. Obviously he hadn't heard the little conversation…

Ryoma who had been trying to peek into Inui's notebook about got his nose killed as the notebook clamped shut instantly.

They waited for Momoshiro to arrive first. He came in looking exhausted, he had ran the whole way with duffle bags strapped onto him, a suitcase…and another bag.

"You're not dehydrated are you now? Why didn't you take a taxi?" Oishi asked.

"No I'm not. I dunno, I just had this huge urge to run," explained Momoshiro. He glanced over at Ryoma. He wasn't surprised at his height or how much he had grown as a person. He had followed him to tell him to come back after all… But… Every time he got close some how Echizen was always leaving the country or a State in the US and Momoshiro would have to start all over again.

Ryoma pulled his Fila Cap down to hide his eyes. He was slightly hurt. Momoshiro looked exhausted. He looked…

Momoshiro noticed his uneasiness instantly and not caring about who saw or anything he hesitantly hugged Ryoma from behind.

"Welcome home," he whispered to him. He felt the young boy tremble as if holding back from crying.

"Momo-senpai, you're an idiot…" Ryoma murmured.

"I know but I wouldn't be me if I wasn't one hm?" Momoshiro pointed out jokingly.

Ryoma pulled away and behind teary eyes that the violet eyed male could see, he smiled.

"Now that, that's settled let's go get Kaidoh!" Fuji said as he headed downstairs.

Everyone nodded and began to head outside. Eiji noticed Fuji's slight reluctance to leave… He knew that Fuji wanted to wait…

"Just go, it'll get your mind off of it. We'll have fun, supposedly the band is good," Eiji said.

Fuji weakly nodded before hiding behind his noh-like smile.

It had taken a couple minutes to get down town but they walked… It was fun walked with a group like this however. They talked about everything and anything along the way. From the mountain climbing trip to arguing on who won their 'make the mile first or drink Inui Juice' races…

Inui was rather confused as they stood in front of a rather large and loud building… Eiji mentioned something about a live house but Inui thought he was joking. What would anti-social Kaoru Kaidoh be doing here? He was very very traditional…. Had…he changed that much?

Eiji had leaded them inside of the place dragging Oishi behind him.

"Whoa…look at the crowd," Momoshiro said.

"Saa, it seems like their group is popular," mused Fuji.

They all heard chants of, "Yuri!" Over and over and over again. The crowd was going insane. Inui looked everywhere but he couldn't find Kaidoh in the crowd of people.

The place darkened when the performance began and sapphire hued stage lights hit the stage. The audience screamed loudly as the beginning notes of a bass and electric guitar began. As the drums began the stage lights hit on the members of the band brightly.

Inui was stunned. Kaoru Kaidoh had absolutely changed; there was no way the same one would be in a J-rock group with his brother.

The band members consisted of both Kaidoh brothers, Kaoru on bass guitar, and Hazue on electric. Their drummer was a red haired male with determined serious green eyes. Their lead singer was a very pretty girl with long auburn hair to match her emotional eyes. Her voice was strong and power as fluent English lyrics were intoned in the song. Her clothes were between classy and stylish but in the same way punk rock. A frilly white shirt and a pleaded mini skirt with knee light boots and various jewelry counted right? Of course in Inui's opinion Kaidoh looked cool or even cooler with a skin tight black t-shirt on and dark fitting jeans on that had random rips on them…

The lead singer was back to back with Kaidoh. A couple girls screamed as Kaidoh leaned forward and the girl tilted her head back and they kissed each other, their lips barely brushing each other before the girl moved away and began singing.

The data genius found himself rather jealous… He didn't know exactly why. He found himself wanting to look away. Kaidoh had changed too much and Inui wondered why his heart raced madly when he saw Kaidoh look past the whole crowd and at him for one moment before his eyes were casted downward.

Inui had to admit. Their lead singer was extremely pretty and was extremely talented. He couldn't blame his kouhai for falling for her if he had.

The song ended and they began another one. Kaidoh played twice as strong as he did in the opening act. Inui noticed Kaidoh's brother glance at him confusedly before trying to match his aniki's pace.

The girl smirked before throwing her hands up in the air and everyone did the same as they jumped wildly to the overwhelming but passionate music. She switched from English to Japanese instantly and every fan who knew the lyrics sang along.

Eiji was absolutely in awe. Kaidoh had it going for himself completely…

"Stupid Mamushi's getting arrogant up there," Momoshiro yelled over the crowd.

Fuji laughed, "Next to such a pretty girl wouldn't you be too?"

Momoshiro blushed madly before looking away rather embarrassedly.

"Mada mada da ne, Momo-senpai," called out Ryoma.

The song ended and the lights completely went out as the girl said once more in insanely flawless American accented English, "Thank you everyone!"

The crowd called for an encore that 'Yuri' of course gave them. Eiji grinned as the song ended and they went outside to wait at the back doors for Kaidoh and the others to make their exit. A couple fans were waiting. Mainly girls…

They waited and waited for about an hour as the evening sky grew darker to a navy blue…

The doors opened and the girls shrieked loudly.

"Kaoru-san please accept these!"

"These are for you Hazue-san!"

"UWA! You all waited here for this long to give all this too us? You're too kind!" the lead singer said excitedly as she had an arm full of gifts. The drummer and smiled and helped carry her half.

"Thank you all for being so supportive," Hazue said.

Kaidoh silently nodded slightly pink from receiving so many presents.

"We love you all, of course we'd wait all night, Yuri-san!" one teenaged girl protested cheerily.

So that was the girl's name… Just like the band, meaning in Japanese, 'lily'.

"Summer nights are so cold though!" Yuri said.

"Don't worry, seeing you and Ayashi-san makes us happy! We know you're the true pair!" said another girl.

The drummer who everyone guessed was Ayashi laughed nervously, "The other fans will be furious."

"Oh, let them be Kinomoto," Yuri said rolling her eyes before spotting the crowd behind the girls.

"Sugoi! We have guys waiting for us too?!"

"Um...no… They're my friends Yuri," corrected Kaidoh.

"Nya! Friends!" Eiji assured before continuing in a spazzing matter, "You were so awesome Kaidoh! Seriously! All of you were but WHOAAA you were so cool and…and…"

Eiji was trying to figure out something to say or add only to have Oishi and Fuji calm him down.

"Long time no see Mamushi! Seems you've changed a lot eh?" Momoshiro called out.

"It seems that you've gotten a lot more annoying and louder, stupid!" Kaidoh shot back before his eyes were cast upon Inui. He looked so nervous that he seemed almost frightened.

"Inui-senpai…" he murmured before bowing.

"Kaidoh…" Inui said back. He didn't know what else to say really… He opened his mouth only to hear Yuri called out, "Oi! Kaoru-kun, we're leaving to celebrate! Are you coming or not?"

"I'm going to be staying with my friends for awhile Yuri!" Kaidoh called back as Yuri walked in between Kinomoto and Hazue clinging onto both of their arms, linking them.

"Okay! Douzo yoroshiku minna!" Yuri called out before saying in English, "Have fun!"

"I'll send your stuff over to Fuji's later okay bro?" Hazue asked looking back.

"Okay, thanks…"

Fuji smiled before asking, "Shall we go?"

Everyone as if reading each other's mind, nodded and then headed off down the street in one big group. It felt awkward but in a familiar way being with people you knew since your junior high school days. It felt even more awkward having people missing. Their group was definitely not complete…

Yet Eiji tried his hardest to keep a conversation up and his tactics worked with Oishi and Fuji helping. Momoshiro was the most talkative and usually would poke at Echizen for his opinion and Kaidoh to talk more. Inui would listen for even back then, he always was a good listener and was a person of few words.

They arrived at Fuji's place to find a lone figure sitting on the porch steps with a tennis bag and three suitcases and a duffle bag beside him. He was looking at the ground as if deep in thought. The chatter instantly stopped. Fuji who had taken out his keys a corner away for when they got back to the property, they dropped them and his eyes widened in shock…

It had been like some miracle and Fuji's doubts had been completely erased away at seeing the familiar figure on his stairway… He hadn't glanced up or even noticed. He was probably too lost within his thoughts as he always tended to be.

Fuji found himself whispering his name almost breathlessly because he was so stunned to see him right there, "Tezuka…"

(A/N: So… I'm hoping you all are going to enjoy? This is a rewrite of 'Memory' if you guys remember it, except this has A LOT of changes, and a lot of things that are still familiar. I felt that my views on things changed a lot since I was fourteen, so four years later this baby's came out and it has A LOT of parallels. Yuri and Kinomoto come from my Inui/Kaidoh fic, 'Two' if you remember, and there probably will be a lot more fic parallels from my other TeniPuri fics too coming up in this one. It feels so refreshing to be writing again and yet it makes me feel like I've grown a lot.

Forgive me for slow updates ne? I'm working on another fic at the same time but I felt like I really needed to post this one out for I feel like the Prince of Tennis fandom is dying and I remember a lot of people use to read/follow this story along with a couple others, so I hope maybe this will be like a good memory for you all if you remember reading 'Memory' from way back when!)