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Hey everyone! Thanks for the reviews for the last chapter! They were really nice, and it's cool to have support from Kai/Rei fans. I'm glad some of you are giving the Bryan/Rei pairing a chance. Enjoy the second chapter, and keep reviewing!

Last Chapter:

Rei smirked. "But who beat whom in the World Championships? And I'm a tiger. Tigers eat birds", he shot back. Bryan frowned, beaten, but accepting it. "You know, I didn't really want to kill you", he remarked casually. Rei nodded. "I know. You were under orders. You just wanted to beat me".

Bryan raised an eyebrow. "How insightful. That's what everyone wants when they blade, Tiger. No matter how much your team preaches about having fun, in the end it's all about the win".

Rei shrugged. "I don't disagree with you. Beating the opponent adds to the fun, though", he remarked, leaning back in his chair. Bryan raised his eyebrow. Rei wasn't nearly as naive as he let on. It was rather…refreshing to see him like this.

Unexpected

They ate in relative silence, then left. Bryan mock-bowed to Rei. "Should I walk you home?", he asked, smirking. Rei grinned at him. "Certainly. It would be your pleasure", he said, starting off. Bryan followed him, shaking his head in amusement. Oh, Rei was *good*.

Actually, Bryan would've ended up walking him home anyways, as both teams were living in BBA complexes that were just around the corner from each other. Rei stopped at the gate to the Bladebreakers' complex and turned to him. "...Thanks", he said, tilting his head. "I didn't actually expect you to show me around, but I enjoyed it". Bryan smirked. "Then you'll love tomorrow. We're going to the Moscow Zoo".

Rei blinked at him, then smirked. "A little assuming, aren't you?". "Deal with it. So are you in?", asked Bryan. "...Sure", said Rei. "Fine. Meet me here tomorrow at one. Your practice should be over by then", said Bryan, turning to leave. "See you then".

Rei raised an eyebrow, but shrugged, opening the gates and walking inside. That was...unexpected, he mused. But not totally unwelcome.

As Bryan walked into the Demolition Boys' complex, he was instantly greeted by Ian's smirk, Spencer's bug-eyed stare, and Tala's calculating gaze. "What?", he snapped, reverting to his usual, if not normal, self.

"I saw you with Kon today", said Ian, smirking. "So have you decided to prey upon a certain tiger?". Bryan rolled his eyes. "Hn. Jealous cause you can't get laid?", he shot back, glaring at the short, purple-haired blader. Ian sputtered and Bryan turned to Spencer. "And get your eyes back in your head", he snapped. Spencer blinked and instantly turned away, yelping, "Sorry!".

Bryan smirked as Ian and Spencer left. Intimidation was still fun, even if he didn't have to anymore. Tala asked softly, "Trying to get back at me?". Bryan walked past him, towards him room. As he passed Tala he murmured in the wolf's ear, "Don't flatter yourself, Tala". He walked into his room and shut the door, leaving Tala staring after him.

The next day Rei was visibly upbeat at practice. As soon as it was over he took a shower and changed. While doing so he glanced at the picture he had painted. Somehow what he had said yesterday to Bryan rang true. "Your loss", he murmured, looking at the inferno.

He strolled outside and leaned against the gates. A few minutes later Kai appeared from the inside. "What are you doing here?", he asked. "Waiting", replied Rei, already knowing that Kai was waiting for Tala. Surprisingly, the knowledge didn't hurt him as much as it had before.

Bryan grabbed a jacket and headed out the door, colliding with Tala on the way. He untangled himself and brushed himself off. "You're in a hurry", remarked Tala, getting up. "Meeting Rei", he replied, ignoring Tala and walking away.

Kai observed Rei out of the corner of his eyes. Rei didn't seem angry at him at all, in fact, he seemed...content? Kai wasn't trying to be prideful, but he thought Rei would be upset with him, or sad, or something other than what he saw.

He looked up as a familiar head of red hair appeared around the corner, behind...purple hair? Sure enough, both Bryan and Tala were heading around the corner. He pulled Tala into a short kiss, then they both observed Rei and Bryan. 

Bryan glanced over at Rei, who shrugged at him and smirked, as if saying, 'we have the worst timing, don't we'. He nodded slightly, agreeing completely. He greeted Rei with a, "You look different". Rei was wearing a long sleeved black sweater and black pants. "You want me to freeze? How sweet", replied Rei dryly. "My normal outfit wasn't made for Russia".

"Dunno. It would be amusing to see your hair frozen into icicles", remarked Bryan, picturing it in his mind. "Hah, hah. Let's go", said Rei, pulling his arm. "...Tiger, do you know where we're going?", asked Bryan dryly. Rei glared at him as he chuckled. "Shut up".

Bryan shook his head, grabbing Rei's hand and using it to point in the opposite direction. "Try going that way". Rei glared at him, but started walking, mumbling things about 'stupid falcons'. Bryan just smirked and followed him.

Rei was in awe as they entered the zoo. "Wow", he murmured. Bryan told him what he knew. "The zoo was built in the eighteenth century. It was actually just a fish farm at first, because the ponds around here had–still have–amazingly pure water. Then it was converted into a zoological garden. In 1917, because of the revolution, the society heading the park ceased to exist, and it was then nationalized in 1919. By the 1960's it had 500 species and subspecies, and 3.5 thousand specimens. Now it has over 960 species and over five thousand specimens. It's a piece of history, a testament to the changing times and politics".       

Rei looked at him. "It's...wow", he remarked. Bryan dropped his serious air and chuckled. "Is that all you can say?", he asked. Rei punched his arm lightly. "Let's go explore".

They had a good time. The zoo did indeed have a huge variety of animals. Rei's favorite, of course, was the Siberian tiger area. Bryan, understandably, liked the birds of prey exhibit. The zoo was very open, and Rei was happy to see that the animals weren't just shoved into tiny cages.

They headed back when the zoo closed at five. "That was awesome", said Rei, fully satisfied. Bryan smirked. "I know", he stated, earning a small punch from Rei. "So, you chose what we did yesterday", said Rei, smirking. "I choose what we do next. Unfortunately, we train all day tomorrow, so how about Friday?".

Bryan nodded, curious. "Sure, why not. What do you have in mind?", he asked. Rei shrugged. "Nothing much. Are there any decent gyms here?". Bryan raised an eyebrow. "Yeah. What of it?". "I need a workout", stated Rei. "And I don't like training alone, so you're coming with me. Dress comfy". Bryan nodded, still a little puzzled.

They grabbed a bite to eat quickly and then walked back. "Thanks, Bryan", said Rei, as they stopped at the gate. Bryan nodded. "See you Friday", he replied, as Rei stepped inside.    

I have a plot now! Sorry, it's just that I actually know sort of where I'm going with this fic. Please review and let me know your thoughts on this chapter. Ideas and suggestions are welcome!