A/N: After some thought and consideration, I decided on making this a Drabble fic. I don't know how long this'll be, but it'll be somewhat lengthy. Some moments will be fluffy and others... Well, romantic. Hope you guys enjoy nonetheless!

Disclaimer: Still don't own MFB or Shogun Steel. Kinda wish I did.

Lifeguard

Sakyo hated the beach.

Takanosuke had dragged him out here, saying that he needed to practice blading more in sandy terrain. Reluctantly, Sakyo complied.

But he was still against coming here as his usual attire was replaced with red and black swim trunks, his torso toned and a bit muscled due to his near constant training. Unfortunately, the heat kept him from keeping his normal clothing on. Plus, he didn't want any sand on them either.

Another thing to add on to his list on why he didn't like the beach.

Takanosuke however was having the time of his life, the younger boy testing out his Archer Griffen with moderate success and a huge grin on his face. Currently, he was wearing indigo colored swim trunks.

Takanosuke turned to Sakyo, saying, "Well, what are waiting for? Come on, let's practice! You said you would."

Sakyo sighed as he grunted in response. He launched Ronin Dragoon out ("Go, Dragoon!" he shouted), clashing with Griffin head on. The two beys circled, interlocked into heated combat, then circled again. All of this was causing a bit of a sandstorm, grains of sand flying in the air.

"Oh man, this is already getting so exciting!" Takanosuke yelled, a bright shine in his blue eyes. "Give me a lot more! Show me your bey spirit!"

Griffin glowed a dark purple as Takanosuke said, "Special move! Delta Slash!"

The Griffin appeared and it shrieked as it slashed at Dragoon. Sakyo merely smirked.

"You may have gotten stronger, but you're not strong as I am yet!" Sakyo yelled. His eyes sparked like fire. "Break through, Dragoon!"

The dragon appeared from his bey, his lance sending Griffin flying right into the ocean.

"Oh, no! Griffin!" Takanosuke shouted. He dove right into the water, grabbing his bey...

Only to find he wasn't the best of swimmers.

"Sakyo! H-h-help!" he cried out as he floundered helplessly in the water. Takanosuke struggled to keep his head above water.

Sakyo's eyes widened as he saw the blonde's predicament, but he forced himself to remain calm. He dove into the water, luckily knowing how to swim, as he caught the now sinking Takanosuke in his arms.

Emerging from the depths, Sakyo gasped for air, as well as the Griffin user. Sakyo asked, albeit with masked concern, "You okay?"

Takanosuke coughed some more water up before responding, "Yea. I'm alright. Thanks for saving me."

He then proceeded to hug the redhead tightly, causing Sakyo's cheeks to heat up lightly. He grunted in response, but found himself unwittingly hugging back.

Maybe the beach wasn't bad after all.

A/N: You guys can also suggest ideas for this fic as well! That would be appreciated!

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~SRB