Immediately upon arrival, the Elite Five were treated like royalty.

Well, not really but close enough.

They didn't need to line up at the immigration for they breezed through the VIP lane. After exiting the terminal, they were met with a limousine and bodyguards lined up, greeting them respectfully.

Camera flashes were going off everywhere as reporters got wind of the fact that the Elite Five had arrived with Muhammad Ali.

The news that they had not attended Ali's wedding had been huge but now, they could see that the rumours of their 'break-up' were not true.

The five indeed gave off a presence that was not easy to copy.

There was Ali, the idol of the nation.

Tall, dark and handsome. His smile was captivating, his gaze alluring and it caused the women around him to swoon and lament over the fact that he was already taken. Though he could marry four, he had already declared that Sofiya would be his one and only, breaking more hearts.

There was Xing Han, the supposed baby of the group.

He was slightly on the chubby side but instead of it being a turn-off, there was something about his demeanor that just appealed to certain women. Strong, dependable and playful were the impression one would get from him and his ready smile made the hearts palpitate.

There was Samuel, the steady rock of the group.

His lean, muscular figure that stood beside one particularly striking member in the group could not be ignored. Even though his face had the shadows of a stubble, it looked sexy rather than messy. The eyes that looked through those thin, rectangular glasses of his were sharp and keen, making people want him to gaze at them even though he had a rather stoic face.

There was Kayla, the only flower of the group.

Her tall, statuesque figure that walked amongst the men could overshadow even the world's top supermodels. Her ready smile, her twinkling laughter, her soft gaze … all of it made the women burn with jealousy and the men's mouth dry.

Then … there was Kyle.

The only one amongst them that did not smile, yet the cold, icy demeanor only added to the mystery and fascination that made people want to get closer. It was as if he had this invisible barrier that repelled people yet, his aura and features were just too striking that one felt the danger was worth it.

The New Elite Five.

The rumours about them did not do the reality justice.

They were far more incredible.

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Kyle was lying down on his back, staring at the stars in the sky.

The atmosphere below was lively, and loud, and too noisy for him. He didn't want his mood to affect the festivities so he left quietly.

This was where he found the most peace.

Ever since they arrived, they were treated well and pampered to death.

Kyle found it suffocating after a while.

He still found himself thinking about the past and what he could have done differently. Even though he could plan things meticulously, execute them with the least amount of deviation but when it came to matters of the heart?

Kyle's sharp ears heard the soft steps that approached and sighed inwardly.

Guess his disappearing act did make some worry.

He didn't say a word when that person sat down next to him.

"So this is where you go to escape, huh?" Sayuri asked.

She looked at the view above and in front.

It was truly breathtakingly beautiful.

Above, one could see how vast the universe is and how small (and insignificant) one is in the whole scheme of things. Nature, or God, was truly a wonderous sight to behold.

Ahead, one could see the huge lawn being decorated with lights, as the reception would be held tomorrow. Rows and rows of tables were already placed, the podium where the 'King and Queen' (the bridegroom and bride) would be was being put through the final touches.

The whole theme was still following the wedding theme: fairytale with pastel colours.

"You avoided the alarms very well," Kyle praised.

"A small matter," Sayuri said, "Because I cheated. I asked Ali for the blueprints. You're the one who avoided them based on pure skill."

Kyle laughed a bit at that, and was surprised he could.

He thought his heart had been frozen solid but obviously, to those that he already cared about, it was still warm. He thought he could only be so with the Elite Five and his parents.

Apparently, Sayuri was one of those within the 'can be warm' list.

He turned to look at Sayuri and wondered what she was doing here.

"Why are you here?" he asked the exact same thing that was on his mind.

"I was worried," Sayuri told him, "You did the ninja-disappearing act."

"What? You thought I would go rampaging or something?"

"Nah," Sayuri scoffed, "I believe you got it out of your system at Country M. Good overhaul of the seedier parts of town, by the way."

Kyle shook his head, "Trust you to know that was me."

Sayuri laughed, "Who else would it be?"

"I'm fine," Kyle said.

"Really?" Sayuri pressed on, "You don't have to hide your feelings from me. Dump it all on me and I will listen."

Kyle didn't say a word but continued to stare at the night sky.

Sayuri was silent, waiting patiently.

As a ninja, staying in one spot for hours on end was nothing. She had been trained to stay, unmoving, despite the weather and length of time. They were on the roof and the night was surprisingly warm so this was a luxury, really.

She would stay here all night and wait, until Kyle was ready to talk - if ever.

Finally, five hours later, Kyle said softly, "I have never loved someone as much as I loved her, and I never will."