Kai has emotions, even if he is uses to pretend he doesn't, but he shall give up on them for his duties. Will he just sit and let Ray go, or will he let his heart decide for once? "Maybe coming back wasn't a good idea..." "Then do both of us a favor. Pretend this never happened" Previously published in Fanfiction under the user name Laet-lyre.

Years of pent up emotions; of not thinking about himself but of the people around him. And when he finally breaks down and falls, his best friend is right there to catch him.

In the middle of a stormy night, an abandoned 2-year old girl is left at the doorstep of the Tachibana residence with a note. 14 years from then, Hilary has never tried beyblading while she is in love with the world champion himself and vice-versa. She is a gold medalist swimmer with adoring parents, wonderful friends, a protective brother and the best boyfriend she could ever ask for... Only to be taken away by fate. Will she make a new life for herself where she never expected herself to make or will she fade away with time? Read on to find out..... ----PART 1 OF THIS STORY IS COMPLETED THOUGH IS GETTING EDITED FOR THE TIME BEING--- As of 25 July 2021: #1 - Hillary #1 - Voltaire #1 - bladebreakers #1 - tysongranger #1 - maxtate #1 - dranzer #2 - raykon #2 - kaihiwatari #2 - dragoon #9 - tyson #27 - boris #38 - beyblade #111 - ray #131- hurt-comfort # 316 - kai #140 - max Part II is up!!! You can access it through my profile page.

To all the newbies, it would be better to read 'How Things Changed Forever..' first. ***** With just two months left before the National Swimming championship, Hillary has no time to dwell on the past, which is a blessing in disguise, while rigorously working out day and night to make up for the time lost. Will Miss Perfect really have time for highschool drama, of all things, on her tight schedule? With the mysterious assassin attempts seemingly coming to an end, the Blade Breakers and their friends, though terribly shaken, are all set out to enjoy their first year of high-school experience together. Watch their progress as they bask in their popularity, try mingling into the crowd, make new friends, have a go at romance, all the while trying to keep upwith their studies. On the other hand, Kai who's barely recovered from his injuries, has no time for highschool nonsense. For he has matters way more urgent to deal with, matters that could take away all the semblance of small amount of freedom he has. Discover his friends and foes, both new and old, as he battles for his freedom, making unexpected alliances in the process. On discovering unexplored aspects of his past, with the guidance of an anonymous well-wisher, whom he hates but has no option but to trust, he realizes for the first time since forever, he isn't alone in his battle. *****