Ice Spirit: Hello everyone! It's me again, the only icy authoress, Ice Spirit! This is my third beyblade fan fiction and I hope you like it. (",)

"Oh! Goodie-goodie! It's raining badly! Surely Kai wouldn't force us to train in this weather, right Maxie?" Tyson said happily to Max who nodded in approval. The two smiled happily and went back to sleep, knowing that they don't have to strain their bodies for the day.

It has been raining non-stop since yesterday afternoon while the Bladebreakers were training under Kai's strict supervision and Kai allowed them to stop training and went back to their apartment immediately.

Meanwhile, Kai watched as the angry wind gushed past the trees near their house. It was only 3:00 in the morning but he can no longer sleep. Suddenly, his gaze turned to his sleeping companion who was peacefully snuggling on a pillow that is supposed to be Kai's. Then, he noticed that his bit beast, Dranzer was glowing from her chip, meaning that she wants to talk to him (A/N: I really don't know if Dranzer is a girl or a boy but I think Dranzer being a girl fits this ficcy). He got his blade and released Dranzer from her chip. Instantly, the fierce-looking phoenix emerged from the chip and perched near Kai.

'Good Morning Master Kai'

'Hn. What do you want?'

'Is there something wrong with talking to you? It's been a while since we last talked outside the bey stadium. You know that we have mental connections and I can read what's on your mind if I want to.'

'Nothing is wrong with talking to you but there is nothing to talk about.'

'Really? How about this verse I read from your mind yesterday – His tanned perfection indeed intoxicates me every time I see him.'

'Where did you get that! Are you snooping in my head!'

'I got that from your thoughts accidentally.'

'So how do you define "accidentally" hm?'

'It just popped in my birdie head. I thought I was dreaming but when I recognized your voice, I knew that it was from your thoughts. I didn't do it intentionally you know.'

'I don't believe you. You've been with me since I was a kid and I know how you probe in my mind whenever you feel like it.'

'I DO NOT DO THAT! I DO PROBE ONLY WHEN I FEEL THAT YOU HAVE A PROBLEM! Sheez! MEN!' (A/N: No offense dudes)

'Yeah right! I still don't know why my parents left me a girly beast.'

'Shut up Master Kai. I'm only trying to help you! You're not perfect you know!'

'Why do you even call me 'Master' if you don't even obey me!'

'Fine! You know Kai, you said it yourself that the two of us have been together ever since you're a kid and I know that you DO KNOW how to love right!'

'What the hell are you talking about!'

'I know that you love Rei.'

'Where in hell did you get that idea!'

'Fine, let's revise it. I know that you do LIKE Rei very much. You okay with that?'

'No! I only like Rei because, unlike YOU and those other immature kids, he doesn't and didn't probe into my privacy!'

'It all starts from liking him, then you become friends, then close friends, then best friends, then infatuation, then crushes, then best crushes, then love, then lovers! See? You're in the middle of like and friends. It's because, YOU WON'T OPEN UP TO HIM EVEN THOUGH HE TRIES TO BE FRIENDS WITH YOU!'

'Whatever. Dranzer, let's stop bickering. You're just proving to me that girls are noisy.' (A/N: No offence gals. I'm a girl too.)

'Fine. As always, you don't want others to help you because you think that they will say that you're weak. But I'm not others and I don't think that you are weak.'

'Dranz, just let me figure this thing by myself. I can do it.'

'Yeah sure you can but remember, when you need help, just call me.'

'Yeah, yeah. Go back to your chip. In any minute, Rei will be waking up.'

'Okay but promise me that you'll figure it out!'

'I will. Now, go back to your chip!'

With that last command from their connection, Dranzer went back to her chip. Kai, on the other hand, got fresh clothes from his closet and went to the bathroom for a nice warm bath.

oOo

Rei's eyes shot open when he felt a strong gush of wind on his skin. He slowly stood up from the bed and walked towards the terrace and closed the glass door to avoid the cold wind and water from getting in the room. Through the rampant noise of the storm, Rei heard running water from the bathroom. Must be Kai. He just arranged their bed and waited for Kai to finish. After a few minutes, Kai did come out.

"Good morning Kai. Are we going to train?" Rei asked as Kai emerged from the bathroom.

Kai looked at him then to outside. It is still raining badly.

"No but if this rain stops, we will do train." Kai said flatly.

"Oh. Okay. Thank you." Rei said then he entered the bathroom.

Kai looked out of the window. I just hope it doesn't stop for now.

When Rei stepped out of the bathroom, he saw Kai staring out the window. He noticed that he is in a deep thought so he quietly went out of the room, leaving Kai to his thoughts.

'What the hell is happening to me? I'm not supposed to feel this way. And that birdie of a Dranzer. She's making it all more confusing. Damn it!' Kai thought as he stare out of the window as Mother Nature release her anger through the storm. Languidly, Kai went down to the kitchen to forget the conversation he and Dranzer had.

oOo

"Luckily I brought a plastic bag for all of this mails or else all of these will be soaking wet." Rei said as he open the door of their house. He let the umbrella dry itself near the door as he forced the door to remain open when he felt the door steady. He looked up and saw Kai holding the door for him.

"You might want to get in." Kai said in his normal icy tone as Rei stood outside the door, staring at his captain.

"Oh. Yeah. Sorry." Rei said sheepishly as he entered the house. Rei dried his long black hair and sat on the couch, sorting the mail individually.

Kai just sipped his coffee, also sitting on the couch, and observed Rei as he sort the mail. He noticed that something's different with Rei but he can't figure out what it is. He just continued to study Rei. When he finally realized what's different with Rei, he raised an eyebrow.

"What happened to your hair?" Kai asked Rei.

Rei stopped sorting the mail and held his jet-black hair. He decided to braid it for now because of the cold weather and his hair would help him feel a little warmer. He looked up to Kai and asked him.

"Is there something wrong with my hair?" his tone is very gentle, opposite to the weather outside their house.

"Nothing. Just looks different." Kai said flatly and he continued to drink his coffee.

'If I don't know Rei, I would really think that he is a girl with his braided hair. Too feminine, if you ask me. Wait a minute. Why do I care about Rei's appearance? It's driving me crazy.' Kai thought as he sipped his coffee, careful not to show his expressions.

"Alright. This is Tyson's. This is Max's. This is Kenny's. This is mine and this is yours." Rei said as he finished separating their letters. Kai had the most number of letters, obviously coming from his fan girls. Rei smiled to himself.

"What are you smiling at?" Kai asked Rei, seeing the wide smile on the neko-jin's face.

"Oh. Nothing. It's just, your fan girls never cease to fail writing you different kinds of letters and cards." Rei explained lightly, smiling brightly despite the cold atmosphere.

"Whatever." Kai said, putting down his cup and grabbed his stack of letters. He kept his temper in check every time he reads fan mails. He knew that these people spared a time writing to him and he should read it. He only replies to those who ask questions that are very sensible.

After a few minutes, Kai placed the letters on the table, giving up. He is used to getting loads of letters but today is different. They're too many than the usual. Then, he saw Rei stood up from the couch and ran upstairs. When he returned, he is holding a black Polaroid type camera. Kai gave him a raised eyebrow.

"What's that for?" Kai asked disinterestedly.

"For shooting pictures." Rei replied earnestly, smiling.

Kai rolled his eyes. He really hated it when Rei is a little naïve and a lot more cheery. Suddenly, Rei sat beside Kai, his long braid coming between them. Kai gave him a weird look.

"Just smile for now. I'll explain later." Rei told him brightly.

Kai blinked at Rei but he did smile a little when Rei clicked the camera twice. Two photos came out of the camera. Rei inspected the two. He placed the other one in his pocket and gave Kai the other.

"A fan asked me to give her a picture of the two of us with autographs. Umm.. can you sign that?" Rei told Kai shyly, referring to the picture in front of Kai.

Kai looked at Rei's doubtful face. He felt so weird. He just grabbed a pen and scrawled neatly. Kai Hiwatari. Rei looked at him happily and he too signed the picture and inserted it in an envelope.

"Thanks Kai." Rei said as he sealed the envelope.

"You're too nice with your fans." Kai noted dryly.

"Well, there's nothing wrong with being nice to them. They just want to give out their support and respect to us." Rei told Kai happily.

Kai didn't respond. He just stared out of the window as the water and wind continuously battle each other for vengeance.

tbc…

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