HERE WE GO.
Disclaimer: I don't own Beyblade, or any of the characters belonging to it.
Summary: Just a little one shot, Rei's POV, just before he goes out to face Bryan. This can one be seen as Pre-slash or friendship, either way works for me, grin. I'm going to do a whole bunch of these together, since none of them will really be long enough to merit their own page…and it just makes life easier. If you have requests give me a shout and I'll see what I can do.
A/N: Hiya! Yes, I have returned, though I have a feeling no one really missed me, sigh, I'll work on that one. So, I said I didn't think I'd be writing for Beyblade for awhile, since I had no inspiration…..then I checked my page to see how my latest little pieces of writing had done and found……..nothing. Talk about a blow to the ego…but hey, presto, I suddenly got my Beyblade muse back….figures. This is not going to be updated on a set schedule, when I get something, I'll put it up.
Enjoy!
Rei sat on the window sill, looking out into the vast snowy landscape that was Russia. Thoughts whirled around in his head, thoughts of stolen Bitbeasts, of pained friends and the match tomorrow. The match against Bryan. He was not scared, anxious perhaps but not scared. He couldn't be scared, entering a match with anything less than absolute confidence in your blade and yourself spelt disaster. He felt the pressure of Driger's attack ring against his palm, he looked down in surprise at his hand, stunned at the grip he had on it. He loosened his grip, silently berating himself for not paying attention, Kenny would kill him if he cut his palm, especially since tomorrow was tomorrow.
He let his head rest against the window, his breath misting the glass. Tomorrow, it was not going to be easy, but that was okay. He didn't want easy, he wanted a fight, a challenge. He wanted to beat Bryan and get one back for the team. His fist tightened again, he didn't notice.
He wasn't going to give up, no matter what they threw at him. Driger was not going to be another one of their 'acquirements', they had gone through too much together for something like that to happen. And the guys, they were another reason why he wouldn't give up. Max and Kai had both lost their Bitbeasts to them; he would gain vengeance for them. He swore it.
"Rei."
He startled, almost falling off the windowsill. He righted himself, then looked over his shoulder to the owner of the voice. Kai stood by the door, Rei could see the slightest of slumps in his shoulders, it made him angry. Tyson was loud, Max was bubbly, Kenny was a worrywart and Kai was proud. Kai was supposed to be proud. He didn't look proud now, he looked a little lost, uncomfortable without the constant presence of his fiery Bitbeast.
"Rei?"
"Yes?" Rei quickly responded, mentally scolding himself for zoning out again. Kai gave a slight shake of head. "You need to get some rest. You have a big match tomorrow." Rei nodded, frowning at the reminder. Kai turned, deeming his job as captain done, to return to their shared room.
"Kai." He stopped, head tilting till Rei could see a dark eye looking at him over his shoulder. "I'll beat him. I swear it." Slate bangs stirred as Kai gave a short nod. "I know." Then he vanished back into the darkness of their room.
Rei stared back out at the snow capped city. Tomorrow was a big day. He stood, stretching to work the cricks out of his back.
They were in tip top condition.
He turned, his back to the city.
They had worked hard to get here.
He silently walked to the room, easily finding his way in the near darkness.
They would win.
He lay down, idly noting that Kai had already slipped back to sleep. He closed his eyes, slipping to sleep.
They had to.
End
Well, there we go. Next one should be better….as soon as my mood picks up. Sigh…..and exams end.