Ice Spirit: Due to my severe obsession to KaixRei pairing, I'm, again, writing a fan fiction about them. This just popped in my head while I'm listening to the Christina Aguilera Stripped album and I don't know what's the relation of the music with the plot line. So, anyway, please bear with my obsession. By the way, this fic is set after the first season of Beyblade coz I think, their looks are, ermm, more fitting for the story. Enough of my ramblings! On the fic!

"Rei, you need to capture assorted pictures from the first business convention of the largest companies in Japan for our magazine. I want high-quality, clean, and clear shots. I want it on my table two days after the event. The meeting starts tomorrow at 7:30 am at the Wyndham Hall so don't be late. Don't forget your official press ID, alright?" a fair woman in her late twenties, Kumi Tsukishiro, told the twenty-one year old photographer, Rei Kon.

It's been six years since Rei and the other Blade Breakers went on to their separate lives. Tyson returned to Japan from Russia to help his grandfather in their dojo and at the same time, accompany his father in his researches. Max, on the other hand, immigrated to the United States with his family. Kenny gained a scholarship on computer sciences in a prestigious school in New York. Kai, being the last pure Hiwatari heir, inherited all of his family's money and assets at the age of sixteen. And Rei, after deciding to permanently live in Japan, works as a professional photographer for Japan's largest company.

Rei smiled at his superior. Ms. Kumi Tsukishiro is the publishing company's resident perfectionist. Being the Senior Artistic Director of the company, she makes sure that everything in her department is made in perfection. She insists that everything should be high-class and purely original. He, while listening to his superior's reminders, scribbled the time and date in his organizer.

"Don't worry Ms. Tsukishiro. I'll make it sure that my shots are really perfect." Rei assured the director in his gentle and friendly tone.

"You better be. Major businessmen and women are going to attend that convention tomorrow. And they are going to be featured in our magazine. Oh, and before I forget, take a shoot of all businessmen and women that will be attending the meeting. I mean all. We'll need it for the special edition of the Business Japan. Don't be late, ok?" Ms. Tsukishiro reminded Rei as she walked away.

Rei just smiled to his self. He loves his work despite the time schedule and pressure. He just gathered his things, getting ready for home. It's already 6:00 pm after all. He walked past different sections and divisions of the company the nearest elevator. The building is indeed colossal! He surely needs a complete rest. Tomorrow is surely going to be a very long day.

oOo

"President Hiwatari, I just want to remind you of the convention tomorrow. First thing in the morning, 7:30 am at the Wyndham Hall." A petite girl in her mid-twenties reminded President Kai Hiwatari of the Hiwatari International Group of Companies of his schedule for the next day.

"Alright. You may go now." The twenty-two year old Kai Hiwatari dismissed his secretary. Despite being with a lot of people everyday for more than six years, he still can't help but feel awkward in being with a huge crowd especially those unknown to him. He is still the anti-social sixteen-year-old team captain of the Blade Breakers and he can't help but let a small smile graze upon his lips, remembering the past memories from his experience with the team especially when Tyson attempts to piss him off during trainings. He barely said it but he knew in his self that he did consider those 'kids' as his friends.

Everything changed in Kai's world after his grandfather, Voltaire Hiwatari, was arrested and died from insanity in jail. Six huge companies, not to mention hefty company shares in different companies around the globe, are left to this sixteen year old teen in the sudden turn of events. It's not the definition of being rich an average teenager is looking for in his generation. Some might think that it's amazing but to him, it's really strenuous. Sometimes, he even said to his self that training Tyson is waayy better than reading a stack of papers. He'd probably exchange a day off with his former team just to relax his self from the stress he's getting from work. He can't deny that he missed them despite their bad days in dealing with each other's attitude but did he have a choice? He must continue the businesses handed down to him because it had been with the Hiwatari's for several generations but if fate will permit, there will be a way.

oOo

Rei presented his ID at the entrance of the Wyndham Hall for the security policies of the convention. The lobby is already filled with a large crowd of press members though it's only quarter to six in the morning. This convention is the first in the 21st century of the business people in Japan the reason it is much awaited by the press and also by the Japanese masses.

Rei surveyed the area when he heard a familiar voice calling him. He turned around and saw a colleague from the company. The girl had short straight brown hair that goes until her neck and green eyes. She also had slim figure that fits her age. He approached her with a smile. He is still very friendly despite the years.

"Hi Riku. Where is your photographer and how's Japan Today?" Rei greeted the young woman warmly. He still is the one who strikes the conversation.

"Luke went to the toilet for a while. Everything's fine with Japan Today except for the fact that I am the one assigned to do the story about this convention. Finally, I'm going to make it to the front page of a broadsheet!" Riku Kuharou, a twenty four year old writer for Japan Today, exclaimed excitedly.

"Well, this is your lucky day make the best out of it. The CEOs are starting to arrive, so I have to go. You better start looking for Luke. See you." Rei said cheerily and he walked off to the lobby wherein the CEOs from different business groups started to enter the red carpet. Here comes super photographer.

oOo

Kai sat professionally in his seat as the convention is still going on. He hated this type of meetings because every time he goes to one, he can't help but feel annoyed when the reporters and photographers come up to him and ask him about stuff like "How is it like to be the record holder of being the youngest CEO in the whole world?" or "Does he feel uncomfortable with his social and business status?" which are very irrelevant if you ask him. He can't help but ask himself if these reporters can't think of anything else. It's too much for the readers and viewers to hear and read the same thing from time to time. Despite his dislike, Kai tried to pay attention to the topic of the convention. He hates these things.

"President Kai Hiwatari of Hiwatari International Group of Companies how is the development of your stocks?" the speaker of the convention asked Kai directly about his companies' market status. Kai set his crimson orbs directly to the speaker to show his seriousness, placed his hands on the table in front of him and leaned over to the microphone.

"The Hiwatari Group is having a growth of shares for the Stock Exchange. We are currently building a division of our company in France since we already have divisions in the United States, Russia, Australia, England, Spain, China and Great Britain." Kai said in a very professional tone. He'd grown after six years. He still have his spiky two toned hair and his blue fin prints in his face but his voice got deeper a little. Being the CEO of a huge chain of companies, Kai ditched the arm guards and welcomed the conventional black suit.

The hall burst into whispers after Kai stated his group's status. He really hated it when they do that. Hiwatari International Group of Companies is considered the biggest and most influential company in Asia due to its connections to different companies worldwide but that doesn't mean that they have to whisper about it in front of him. If Tyson and Max are the one doing this to him before, he surely had burst his bubble in any second. He tried to keep his cool. After all, he's just telling the truth unlike other companies who tend to bluff.

Time past quickly for Kai who wasn't really listening at the convention, though he kept a straight face. His training in the Abbey is really useful enough for him in this type of situation wherein he's really pissed off big time. But then, it's not yet over. The press is going to bugger him even before he can say finish. As the press people were allowed to go down the hall from the on lookers' area, the photographers started doing their thing while the writers and reporters sat on the reserved seats for them. Kai hid his mouth while he yawned. God, he needed sleep.

oOo

Rei started capturing individual close ups of the tycoons of course with their permission. He won't do anything embarrassing for the person and himself. He is able to capture pictures of the three-thirds of the group inside the room before they were asked to stay at the side of the hall. Few more and he's goin' to be bouncin' out the hall like a real kitty cat.

The reporters started bombarding the business people loads and loads of questions about different stuff. Rei intended not to listen; after all, he's going to read it tomorrow at work. Rei got a roll of film from his pocket and inserted it to his camera after removing the other one. He is not your ordinary photographer if you think he is. He still had his hair in his while hair wrap but he ditched the red bandana and made his bangs a little thinner and shorter. He also ditched his old top coz it makes him look fat. He, instead, settled for a medium hug black Chinese-inspired shirt and his old blue pants. He is indeed cooler that the normal jeans and polo shirts those other photographers wear.

He continued shooting close up pictures until his saw a blue movement in the hall. He looked up and scanned the crowd. He must be daydreaming and just continued shooting. Oblivious to him, he just took a shot of his former team captain who is now one of the most powerful men in Asia.

After a few more moments, he's already finished. He got lots of shots within the convention so he decided to go but then, something is telling him that he should stay put and wait until the convention is finished. He just shrugged and headed to the lobby. Maybe he can just wait and join Riku and Luke for lunch.

Forty-five minutes started to pass and the hall doors opened widely. It is obvious that the press conference is now finished. Rei stood from the couch on the hall's lobby. He tried to see through the throng of reporters but to no avail, they all crowded as the businessmen went out of the door. Very annoyed, Rei just walked away to the other exit, staring at the floor. This convention wracked his nerves like crazy. It's like a huge break to him. He continued staring on the floor like crazy when suddenly, he bumped into someone and fell on the floor. He tried to ease the pain in his behind and he looked up to see whom he bumped into. The bright light from the sky blocked his view of the person's face but he can't mistake the crimson color he saw when his golden eyes came to the persons' eyes. His eyes widen as he stood up quickly to regain his composure.

"Kai Hiwatari, is that really you!"

tbc…

Ice Spirit: dun dun dun.. It's a cliffy! Review and tell me what ya think! Constructive criticisms are also welcome as long as you give suggestions and helpful points don't just put swear words in it just to piss me off, ayt?

Your Icy Sistah –Ice Spirit-