Snowbird: This fic was written by me and Jadej.j !

Jadej.j: Yes it was but that doesn't mean we own Beyblade

Snowbird: So PLEASE don't sue us



Breaking Through



Rei was practicing with his blade. "Go Tiger Claw." The blade attacked a rock and claw marks were left in it's wake.

Kai stood next to the rock shaking his head "Is that all the power you have?" He said smugly pointing to the scratched rock.

"Hey Kai. Didn't see you there." His white blade came back to him and keep spining.

"Suprising considering I was standing next to what you attacked" He folded his arms across his chest "You have to focus more on your surroundings."

"Well I had a lot on my mind of late. If you want me to leave you alone..." He pick up his blade. "Later Kai." He turned to leave.

"Wait." Kai's head hung low "What's been on your mind.....I... mean u need a clear mind for the tournament."

Gold cat eyes looked back at Kai. "It's about the White Tigers...and home..." Rei gripped Drigger tightly. "A problem..."

Kai looked up from the ground. His concerned eyes fell on Rei. "What kind of prob...like.... with what?"

"They need Drigger to protect something important....I can't say what it is Kai." Rei sat down on a log. "It's just there's been some people that will not go away. They've gone and hurt some people as well." Rei looked up at Kai. "I might have to leave but I don't want to let down the team either..." He gripped his head.

Kai stood frozen Rei was leaving, Rei was leaving him. "Are you sure you have to go?"

"I'm not sure....but if everything goes well I might be back in a few days..." Rei looked back at Kai. "But the elders might take Drigger away from me...but then I don't know what's really going on...it's so confusing.." Rei's body shook in fear. "I don't know what to do..."

"Well they should take care of themselves!!" Kai was starting to pace eyes flaring.

"Kai these are my people my family..." Rei stood up. "If you don't understand then I'll just leave you alone with your own

thoughts..." Rei stormed off. -Why would he care anyways...-

Kai sat on the log Rei walked away from. He placed his head in his hands. -Why doesn't he understand...-

Rei walked a few more steps. His head hurt from what to do. Then there was what Kai had said. He sank down onto the ground. -He doesn't understand...my mother...- Rei held back a sob. -No I'm not going to cry...that's not what a warrior would do.- Rei took a few deep breaths. -Maybe if everyone helps...- He shook his head. -Like Kai would help...Tyson, Kenny and Max would but not Kai...-

Kai wiped a tear from his cheek and stood up. He needed to find Rei and explain. -How do you explain something so strong...without being burned- He walked down the path Rei had taken.

Rei stood up shakly. His mind was racing. -Why would I care what Kai would think...- He gripped his blade and started to walk back to the hotel. -If no one wants me around, I leave then...-

Kai saw Rei up ahead and grinned wildly "REI WAIT!"

Cold gold cat eyes looked back at Kai. "Yes Kai..." His voice though was shaky.

Kai quickly ran up to Rei and cupped Rei's cheek with his hand. He looked straight in into Rei's eyes. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be rude I just....I just.....don't want you to leave me."

Rei was in shock. "What???" He took a step back. He shook his head. "Why would that be Kai...I thought you were mister don't need any buddy..."

A flicker of pain flashed passed his eyes. "I dont need any buddy except...you." Kai hung his head waiting to be hit for what he had said.

Rei was at a lost for words. "Kai?" Gold cat eyes blinked. "Are you saying you...are in love with me?" He pointed his finger at himself.

Still looking at the ground Kai nodded slowly. Then winced knowing the bomb would go any second.

A hand gently touched Kai's face. "Why didn't you say anything before?"

Kai was shocked but then leaned into Rei's touch. "I was scared. But then you said you were gonna leave me so I had to."

"Kai...my mother was almost killed...that why I'm torn up right now..." Rei shook. "I don't know what to do..."

Kai put his hand on Rei's "I'll help you. Just don't leave me."

Rei hicupped and calmed down a bit. "I'm scared. I don't know what to do for the first time...in my life.." He rested his head onto Kai's chest.

Kai kissed the top of Rei's head whispering that he'd be fine.

Rei took a breath. "The others no doubt are looking for us. Let's head back." Rei took Kai's hand into his.

TBC...

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