Yuuri POV

After practicing our program I notice that my sister has been adding more complicated moves to her free skate. It's more impressive but her original was still breathtaking and I didn't think she needed to change it. She's been hearing her songs that are to go with her skating through her ear bud but Viktor is listening along with her and nods when something is going well. Maybe it's me but I feel like no matter how many times I get my routine correctly he always points out the parts I'm doing wrong. When it's Yurio he just ignores his comments and asks my sister's opinion instead, but when it's her he says what could help improve her skating and she agrees with him, well sometimes she does.

"Yuuri come over," I looked over and see Viktor waving to go with them. Yurio and (F/n) waiting for me to join as well. As I made my way toward them he smiles like he was a proud partner.

"Now then, since we're all here I have a very important announcement, it's come to my attention that Yakov is not liking that I'm distracting his practice with his skater so I've asked the nice people here in ice castle to let us use their ice rink for this year. In other words, I'm deciding to come back to Hatsetsu once we get our things for this season and I want to know if you guys are willing to come too," he said with a smile.

"Ehhhhhhh!!!!????"

'Why does this feel so familiar.'

Your POV

'Okay I know Viktor likes to take action before thinking things over but for some reason, I think this might be a better option for me to take. With the girls gossiping and the competition trying to beat me, it would be better to work here in Hatsetsu this season. I'll be able to do more improvements and not worry about the other's criticism about everything I do, but Yuri has his competitions too, and not only that Yakov will get mad about Viktor's rash decisions.

"Is that wise Viktor? I mean we're doing fine in St.Petersburg so why come back to Hatsetsu?" My brother ask a bit worried about his answer.

"Well, I've been getting messages with Georgy and Mila about some gossip about our ice queen. At first, it didn't make a difference about what was going on but then things are starting to get a bit difficult to avoid with the rumors of her getting hurt. I would like to avoid that so for her safety it's best to return here for the season. At least until the gran prix is over," he explains as I sigh feeling a bit disappointed in myself.

"Why didn't you tell me?" Yuuri asked as I rubbed my arm.

"I didn't want to cause a problem for you guys so I figured that it's only until they got bored and moved on, "they seem a bit sad that I try to ignore it and kept quiet.

"Well it seems that it won't stop until she loses or is forced to an early retirement," Viktor said as took the chance to solve this peacefully.

"If changing my training location is the only solution we currently have then I guess we should do it," I said as both my brother and Yuri seemed surprised by my choice.

"Well, what about you two?" Viktor asked as they looked at each other.

"I guess since you looking out for us why not, who knows maybe we can advance our training more without worrying about time," my brother said as Viktor nodded.

"Yurio what about you?"

"I'll think about it," he said as he stayed towards the exit.

"Looks like we'll have to pack once we're back home," my brother said as Viktor began to talk about how much fun it will be to come training in Japan again.

Viktor POV

After wrapping up today's training for the day, I decided to take a soak in the bath and let the warm water relax my muscles. It's been only a week but will be leaving in a few days, after those messages and phone calls that I received I would know that they're going to do something that would harm our little ice queen. I heard someone else come out and enter the waters before taking a seat next to me.

"Hey Viktor can we talk a bit," Yurio asked as I looked at him.

"What's wrong?"

"Well as much as I want to join you guys to train here in Hatsetsu, I think I should stay in Russia. I want to make sure who's talking behind her back and make them pay. I knew about the gossip and how she was trying to avoid conflict with the others, but I didn't think about how it could affect her confidence so much," he explained as I sigh and listen if she was there.

"Listen Yurio, you love (F/n) so much that you want to keep her smiling and protect her from all the darkness in this world, right?" I asked as he nodded.

"Then wouldn't she want to do the same for you? She placed your career first over her feelings, when you two first met and even to this day, when she felt unsure of her programs but your words encourage her to improve them. I believe she wants to make things right without conflict and to earn their respect," I heard the door open and we both looked to see no one there meaning someone is in the women's baths.

"Yurio maybe you should talk about this with her and come to a decision after that," I suggested as he groan before the door opened again only for Yuuri to come in and join us in the bath.

"Did I interrupt something?"

"No just a conversation about what he should improve on, now that I mention it Yuuri you seem to be under rotation with quad flip these past few days. Is there a reason why that is happening?" I asked as he flinched.

"Well... um," he blushed Santino the water.

'Between the three of them, I was hoping that one will finally admit how they truly feel.'

Your POV

'Why didn't I think about it first now Yuri is mad that I'm running away!' I was in my own world not even paying attention to my surroundings. After taking a bath I wanted to get time to think by myself and only come to the conclusion that I'm running away from my problems.

"And here I thought I got a bit braver," I mumbled as I hugged my pillow and hid my face.

"Hey, what's up?" I looked up to see Mari standing near the door.

"Nothing just complaining about my stupidity at the moment," I said as she walked in and close the door.

"Yuuri told me what's going on so you're coming back to Hatsetsu," she asked as I groan.

"Yeah but I feel pathetic cause I'm running away from a problem," I mumbled as she smiled and patted my head.

"Maybe but consider it as a way to prepare a surprise for the crowd and those who are trying to take your crown," she said as I looked up at her and got up.

"Yeah I guess but I feel like I'm betraying Yuri," she sigh and hugged me.

"Sometimes it's hard being in a relationship but who knows he might understand why your doing this. Even if he has to deal with things that he might not tell you," she explained as I felt a bit better but now I have to face the music.

"Thanks, Mari for the pep talk," she nodded and patted my head before heading out.

'I guess I can talk to Yuri about this subject tomorrow when we're alone.'
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Hello everyone I was finally able to update today I hole you guys enjoy the chapter I've been busy with some orders and trying out some new recipes and how to decorate them so wish me luck I have a possible order from a lady so I'm planning how to decorate them depending on the flavor they choose. So wish me luck I'll update soon as I can get a chance to finish editing.