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Alternate Tracks 2nd Story in Rivalry Series	By : kurahieiritrJIO Category: +G to L > Initial D Views: 2492 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Alternate Tracks; 2nd Story in Rivalry Series: By KurahieiritrJIO
Takumi has to face himself as Keisuke declares war on Mogi. Itsuke/Bunta flip out over Tak's new love.
DISCLAIMERS: Initial D cannon characters belong to Shuichi Shigeno and all companies producing the series of manga and Anime. I own O.C. lunatics I toss at cannon characters. project D starts in 1997. Spoilers from anime, live action movie, and manga. All possible Tags: Bi/Slash/Foul language/O.O.C./Angst/Sex/Violence/Hurt Comfort/Minor Character Death/Original Characters(non Mary Sue/Gary Stu)/Anal/Fingering/Hand Jobs/Oral sex. I started a Review thread in the forum for anyone who wishes to talk to me about this series. It is fan fiction-anime/manga(all)-Anime-Yaoi-Male/Male Initial D Yaoi Keisuke x Takumi Rivalry Series. 'Thoughts' Flashback 'Dream'
Author's note: I'm moving all the Rivalry Series here. I'll finish As the Smoke Clears, the 4th Story, and Driven Heart after moving Alternate Tracks 2nd and All for Love 3rd stories here. Japanese Dialog crib on my profile page. This story includes violence and stalkers in the second half.
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CHAPTER 1
Ryosuke Takahashi watched as his younger brother paced near van two. The team waited for Fujiwara to return from his final practice run. The first hints of dawn spread across the sky to signal the end of their training. Ryosuke watched his younger brother expending excess energy before dropping his eyes to his laptop screen. The brunette had completed the modifications' list made to their two race cars. While Ryosuke worked, his thoughts shifted to the private conversation had with Fujiwara. He visited Fujiwara on the heels of Keisuke's gleeful announcement that the teen agreed to let him prove they belonged together.
The waitress left their table to fill their orders. "Fujiwara, I need to talk to you about your relationship with Keisuke."
"Uhm, you already know?" The youth played with a chopstick as he looked at the table top. His face darkened as he avoided eye contact. "Keisuke said that you felt I was an okay choice, but, I guess I didn't realize, . . ."
Ryosuke quickly reassured the teen sitting across from him, "I'm not against you being with Keisuke. That's not naze I'm here."
Fujiwara looked up with surprised eyes. He had concluded that he would be condemned Ryosuke realized. "Okay."
Fujiwara sounded cautious. He was very embarrassed, but his tilted head suggested he would listen to whatever Rysouke said. Ryosuke began his campaign. "I've been worried about Keisuke, and Project D for a while."
"Naze?"
Fujiwara's uncomfortable expression and mild fidgeting made Ryosuke wonder what bothered his downhill ace. Obviously Fujiwara was tensing. He would try to get answers after he explained his concerns over his younger brother Ryosuke decided. He launched into the main topic.
"My otouto has a difficult time balancing more than one thing at a time. As his significant other, I need you to be aware that Keisuke will lose focus as a driver."
Fujiwara's odd kaleidoscope eyes widened and shifted toward a murky bluish gray tone. It seemed the younger man felt defensive, and confused. "Nani?"
"Do you know naze Keisuke avoided romantic involvements before now?" Ryosuke's eyebrow quirked as he stared the teenager down.
Fujiwara looked even more uneasy while giving a small shake of his head. "Not really. I've seen how girls chase him. Keisuke could have had any one of them he wanted. I guess he just wasn't interested."
"Keisuke knows himself very well. If he had chosen any of them, he knew he would become wrapped up in them, instead of Project D's success, Fujiwara."
"But, Keisuke's got incredible focus, skills, and talent. He's dedicated to the team. I know how much time he puts into training." Fujiwara's words flashed from his mouth with an edgy quality. His tone sounded as if Fujiwara thought he was blaming him for Keisuke's well-known weakness.
Raising a hand, Ryosuke sought to stem the younger man's defense of his brother. "Let me explain. Keisuke has a difficult time when he divides his attention between two or more important goals."
"But, Keisuke's focus is incredible!" The dogged determination and irritation grew in Fujiwara's voice as he defended Keisuke.
"Keisuke's focus, and determination are his greatest strengths, until he has to divide them between more than one goal, Fujiwara." Project D's captain stated the thought in a forceful tone to force his downhill ace to listen.
"Nani does that have to do with me?" Fujiwara sounded frustrated.
Ryosuke took a drink from his cup before he tried to explain. As agitated as Fujiwara was, using the wrong tone would make Fujiwara difficult. "You're Keisuke's number one priority, Fujiwara. His career objectives will suffer because you're the center of his focus now."
"But, Keisuke-san's winning his races."
Ryosuke lowered his voice and allowed his concern to come through to win Fujiwara over. "For now. Keisuke has always been quite single-minded about an objective, Fujiwara. You're his only priority. Keisuke may start to lose in the near future."
"Gomen na, Ryosuke-san. I never meant to, . . ." The youth's voice trickled away as his face dropped into his hands.
"Fujiwara, don't panic. You don't need to blame yourself because my brother loves you. I certainly don't see this situation as a disaster. Quite the opposite actually." The dark-haired racer frowned at his young teammate. If he was not cautious, Fujiwara would withdraw from Keisuke which was the worst case scenario.
"But, the team, . . . ?" The teen's voice was raw and unsteady. Ryosuke knew he had to shift Fujiwara's thinking before he lost control of the situation. Fujiwara's low self esteem rearing its head would cause trouble for Project D, and Keisuke.
"Fujiwara, it's okay. There's a simple solution. That's naze I'm here."
"I didn't know, or I would never have agreed to give Keisuke a chance. I don't want to cause any more problems for the team, Ryosuke-san." The younger man looked up with worried eyes.
Ryosuke spoke in a stern tone to insure his brother's boyfriend got the message and would think before he acted rashly. "Don't think that turning Keisuke down would have changed the result. You made the right choice, Fujiwara. I'm here to ask if you're willing to help Keisuke focus by reminding him to apply himself to his driving when he gets too absorbed with you."
"But, nani good will that do, Ryosuke-san?"
"Keisuke needs your help to balance his priorities. Are you willing to remind him to put effort into his training?"
"I, . . . I could try." Obviously, the teen was at a loss for how he would achieve that goal.
"If you can convince Keisuke to work on his driving, then he'll make an effort to stay on top of his skills. I know that you have the influence if you chose to wield it, Fujiwara."
"Naze are you asking me, instead of telling this to Keisuke-san?"
"Keisuke returned home wearing a huge grin on his face, and said you agreed to give him a chance yesterday morning."
"Uhm, . . . okay." Ryosuke watched his downhill specialist squirm in his seat as he turned his beet red face aside.
"Then my brother proceeded to focus on different ideas to convince you to remain with him, Fujiwara. Keisuke's still wrapped up in considering options." Ryosuke could not hide the dryness of his tone.
The teen's eyes widened. "He's doing, . . . nani?"
"Keisuke's thinking up ways to make sure that you'll want to stay with him, Fujiwara. He's not going to listen to me under any circumstances."
"If you can't talk to him, nani chance do I have?" A hand ran through amber brown hair as the younger man asked.
"Keisuke hasn't realized that I'm not going to steal you away from him. He fears that you're attracted to me. Until he realizes that there's no possibility of that, I'm the last person that can talk to him about career goals. He'll see anything I say as interference with you." A far away, spaced-out-look covered Fujiwara's face as he considered everything Ryosuke was telling him. His eyes were shifting colors again.
"I'll try to get Keisuke-san to focus, Ryosuke-san."
"Arigato, Fujiwara. That's a great relief." Ryosuke felt his own tension begin to ease as he looked at his downhill racer.
"I don't know that it'll help." The teenaged driving genius shook his head.
"I believe in your ability to give Keisuke concrete direction to balance his career with being in love with you." The younger man bit his lower lip as he turned bright red again. Ryosuke wondered how difficult things were going to get before his two aces either calmed down, or failed to get settled with each other as he took a sip of his tea.
The high-pitched sound of exhaust jarred Ryosuke back to the present. He looked up from his laptop as the modified panda Trueno stopped in front of van two. He focused on the young man that got out of the machine. Amber-haired, with a sleepy expression, and a small, though not delicate framed body, Fujiwara greeted his eyes.
Bewildered by his younger brother's unexpected taste in lovers, Ryosuke sought to accept this situation. Knowing he had missed Keisuke's genuine attachment to Akina's downhill specialist irked the black-haired team leader. Every time he recalled Keisuke's previous vicious tempered antics, the truth was conclusive.
Fujiwara's exhaustion induced car wreck revealed Keisuke's affection a month before. The younger man failed to put on his racing harness after he and Keisuke had a confrontation on the course. The original seat belt was unable to handle the strain of the glancing granite face impact. Tests unveiled other medical problems beside a concussion at the hospital. The combination of Fujiwara's medical problems, and trauma from witnessing the wreck forced Keisuke to face his love. Keisuke had assumed that he wanted Fujiwara, or that the teenager wanted him. Ryosuke had destroyed that suspicion at the hospital outside the teen's hospital room.
Ryosuke could never have coped with the situation in the teen's position. Fujiwara had believed for almost a year that Keisuke hated him. His having managed to grasp the dilemma stunned Ryosuke. The younger ace understood that Keisuke was fighting himself, and venting frustration. In Fujiwara's place, upon learning the truth Ryosuke knew he would have made Keisuke miserable.
The new dynamic in the team relieved Ryosuke. Things were calmer since Keisuke faced his turmoil. With Keisuke understanding his jealousy, a more harmonic atmosphere was forming in Project D. Ryosuke had carried out several new tactics to train Fujiwara and reduce friction with his volatile brother.
Keisuke asked Fujiwara to be his significant other. The younger man had agreed to try and adapt to him. Trouble would follow if Ryosuke forgot Keisuke's insecurity in their fragile relationship. Although he had no romantic interest in the quiet youth, Keisuke was panicking over the possibility of losing his flimsy claim on Fujiwara's heart. Only Fujiwara could convince Keisuke that there was nothing to fear when they worked together.
The brunette searched for Keisuke. If he watched Fujiwara for too long, Keisuke could explode again. He refused to recreate the previous tension. Keisuke's bouts of inexplicable rage had dominated Project D ever since the active training and racing phase began. He found his brother watching Fujiwara from beside van two. Their eyes met and Ryosuke stifled irritation at feeling so defensive. Managing his stormy younger brother without becoming snared by useless anger was difficult enough, Ryosuke reminded himself.
'If Keisuke pushes too far, too fast, things will get worse. Fujiwara's at war with himself. He has to come to terms with a man as his significant other. He seems low on the bisexual scale. Subtle hints tell me that his otosān abused and neglected Fujiwara all of his life. His esteem problem means Keisuke's in for a rocky relationship. My otouto has to learn patience to hold onto Fujiwara. I have to do damage control until they settle down whether I want to be involved or not.'
Ryosuke glanced at Fujiwara again, searching the younger man's expression for signs of fatigue as he stopped before him. He hoped Keisuke would recognize his intentions with another flash of controlled irritation.
"Fujiwara, how was the last run? Do you know this course?" Ryosuke asked the young street racer.
"Hai. I know how to tackle it, Ryosuke-san. The last run went well. The settings are great." Takumi bowed his head. Keisuke sauntered closer, stopping next to Fujiwara.
"Excellent. Call it a night. I don't want you exhausted again. Another accident isn't an option." Ryosuke pointed out for his possessive brother's benefit.
"Hai, Ryosuke-san. Uhm, can you tell me anything about the cars we're up against tonight?"
"Keisuke's opponent drives a Ferrari. You'll be facing a Porsche, which has a midship configuration."
"Uhm, I've heard of both cars, but don't know much about them." Fujiwara glanced at Keisuke. The smaller man also understood that Keisuke's jealousy induced fury only flared whenever they spoke too long.
"Sounds like we're up against a couple of spoiled rich kids, Fujiwara. They may have exotic European sports cars, but we've got excellent technique."
Ryosuke frowned. Although he knew better, bringing his younger brother's ego down a notch was prudent. "We'll see, Keisuke. They may prove to have real talent, and the training time needed to hone those talents into genuine skills."
"Che. Most rich kids want to show off super expensive cars, Aniki."
"Funny, I don't recall that being the reason we race, Keisuke." Ryosuke felt his eyebrow twitching.
"That isn't our reason for racing, Aniki."
Fujiwara watched Keisuke, also frowning as Ryosuke continued, "Our wealth gave us the advantage of training hours, and equipment. Those items made it possible to developed such good techniques."
"I know that. Okay, I opened my mouth too soon. Che." Keisuke conceded with obvious annoyance, and chagrin.
"If you didn't help me, I could not afford the tires, or modifications like the bonnet on my hachi roku. Maybe if these guys have practiced a lot, and are good, Keisuke-san. At least we can hope." Fujiwara spoke thoughtfully.
"Is there anything else, you two?" Ryosuke changed the subject.
"I'm going to get the team some breakfast. I'm too wound up to sleep. Fujiwara, come with, and I'll tell you all you can expect from the European import you're facing."
Ryosuke hid his amusement at Keisuke's newfound errand hobby. He took Fujiwara with him each time. It would have been a transparent ploy except the established history of Keisuke glaring at his teammate.
"Uhm, sure, Keisuke-san." The younger man nodded with evident surprise. He still found the changes in Keisuke's behavior hard to grasp, and it showed.
The two men walked toward the FD. Ryosuke wondered how long it would take before Fumihiro, Etsuya, or Matsimoto began to piece together the truth. Kenta would not tell them anything Ryosuke knew. However, it was only a matter of time before the three mechanics realized the undercurrents in their drivers' interaction. Once Fujiwara's confusion ended, so would their perfect disguise his knee jerk surprise bestowed on the couple.
Even with Keisuke's orientation being known, the trio had apparently decided he had outgrown that tendency. Ryosuke had fallen into that trap before this odd situation had risen. Fujiwara was not ready to cope with the others noticing his involvement with Keisuke. If the trio realized their teammates' romantic involvement, Fujiwara might withdraw from Keisuke. He could also leave Project D.
Keisuke kept an eye on Fujiwara in the hospital, and demanded he be given the ongoing job when they were at battles. Everyone agreed to give him the task when Keisuke went ballistic in front of Fumihiro and Matsimoto to get his way. The mechanical team believed Keisuke was angry that Fujiwara had gotten into the accident. It had almost cost them their reputation, since forfeits were the same as losses. Everyone on Project D's roster assumed Keisuke wanted to prevent future accidents.
In truth, Keisuke was determined to spend every moment with Fujiwara. Cementing a permeant bond with his crush was the only thing on his brother's mind. Keisuke's tenacity and devious wits, coupled with his desire to get Fujiwara alone was creating constant amusement for Ryosuke. All of Keisuke's considerable scheming, and manipulative power were focused on Fujiwara falling in love with him.
The dark-haired Takahashi hoped the pair would build something lasting of their fragile romance. Keisuke was calmer. Fujiwara was a good influence for his impulsive, often reckless, and moody sibling. Because Fujiwara was quiet and humble, Keisuke had to think before taking any action that might scare the shyer man away.
Ryosuke admired Fujiwara's proposal from the previous week. His offer to help Keisuke learn more about brake and weight shifting was ingenious. Their training would force Keisuke to focus on his career. Although Fujiwara said it would help him get used to Keisuke's emotional attachment, it reinforced Keisuke's training regiment. Ryosuke hoped their new routine would help his brother get into the professional league.
"Ryosuke-san?" His name pulled him from his mental wanderings again.
"Nan da, Fumihiro?"
"Where did Keisuke-san, and Fujiwara go?"
"To get breakfast. Keisuke said he was still hyped after practice."
"Naze did he take Fujiwara with him again?"
"He offered to explain the strengths and weaknesses of the Porsche Fujiwara's facing." Ryosuke answered.
Fumihiro looked puzzled. "He took Fujiwara when he picked up breakfast last week too. I wonder, . . . naze is Keisuke-san doing that now?"
"I think he wants to make certain Fujiwara eats enough. Fujiwara's taking supplements after all."
"Good point. If Fujiwara likes breakfast, he'll eat more."
Ryosuke nodded. "Correct, . . . Anything else?"
"iie." The black-haired lead mechanic walked back to the vans and cleaned already pristine tools to pass the time.
Ryosuke felt that his answer that Keisuke wanted to prevent further accidents relieved prying into the two men's new closeness. Time would determine whether the two men could build a strong relationship, or Fujiwara's strong heterosexual side made it impossible for him to return the love Keisuke offered.
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