Thanks for the reviews and I no own YGO or SM.

Dedicated to Saturn's Spawn

Summary : Rei/Otogi (AU) One-Shot.The dance competition is here. Rei can take anyone that comes her way, especially in this competition. Otogi is taking a break from inventing games preferring his other outlet, dancing.

Performance Drama

"Ladies and Gentlemen, it's that time of the year again." An announcer over the television cried out.

"Rei-chan, it's on!" A girl in front of the television called. Another girl walked in and nodded. Patiently, she took down the require information, such as location. Huffing she made a silent promise that the country championships would be a breeze. She had seen the other competition from Kyoto to Tokyo and was secure in her confidence that none could beat her. She would make it to the national championships with a fist full of the number one trophy from country. Throwing on a light coat she made her way to where the competition was being held.

A sigh was heard as a pad and a pen could be seen sliding across a polished oaken desk. Black belted boots crossed and uncrossed on top of the desk. Long black leather leggings traced into the dark as another sigh had the figure pitching forward. The legs slid down, as a hand reached for a remote control, a click had a television screen flicking on. "The annual country dance competition!" The television announcer cried out, and random images flew by from last year's competition. A scoff pitched out as they saw themselves on the television. Another hand reached forward and picked up a white card envelope. The eyes scanned the card, and then pitched it onto the desk, with a third sigh they got up walking away. The card had slid from the envelope as the light hit it.

'You are invited to attend the Annual Country Dance Off. Your attendance is requested at the following address :' No more could be seen as the lip of the envelope covered the words.

A single spotlight fell onto the broad stage as the announcer walked with a beaming grin. He picked up the microphone and turned to the audience behind the judges booth. "Welcome, to the dance off, backstage the dancers are getting ready." He said and then two more spotlights fell beside him, one red, one blue. "The question is are you ready?" The announcer screamed out, pumping the crowd up, joyous yells answered his question. "Good, now here are the rules;" He began and the dancers backstage quit listening, they had already heard it.

Dark hair barely restrained by a red background black diamond bandana fell into dark jade eyes. One bang jagged right in between the eyes, lightly brushing the black line underneath the right eye. Two looped golden bands set just under the armpit of each arm. A form fitting black tank top gripped the upper body, which laid over the lip of the black leather leggings. The red vest shifted lightly as the person moved arm to straighten the chain around their neck. The cross slashed ankh with a half petal arrangement had been choking their neck. Long fingers moved from the chain to the dangling earring from the right ear, they rubbed the die before stepping out on to the lighted stage.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, our Domino Champion..." The announcer built up, as girl's screams and signs popped up. A smirk balanced on the person's face as the red spotlight struck him. "Otogi Devlin!" The announcer yelled, and Otogi let his smirk transform into a boyish charmed smile as his eyes fell on one particular sign. 'Marry Me Otogi!' surrounded by numerous hearts and flowers. The announcer handed the microphone over to Otogi to say something to the crowd.

"How are all my ladies out there?" He asked charmingly, his answers were numerous high pitched screams.

Dark tresses swayed with the motion of the shaking head as they heard one of their opponents gabbed it up to the female audience. Porcelain skin flashed as they straighten their red flamenco dress, and light black vest. A silver chain with a dangling red sign for mars moved with them. An ivory hand secured one of the backs of the dangling black crow earrings. Vague amusement curled cupid bows into a flirty smirk. Violet orbs turned to watch the competition between the male that had been chatting it up on the mike, and a brunette. A smirk on the raven-haired male had the violets flashing in disdain. 'He's a jerk,' they thought, and took a second longer glance, 'but a cute one!' they added cheerfully. Loud cheering drew her eyes back to the stage as the announcer came running out onto the stage. 'Darn, who won?' They question in thought because they hadn't heard the winner announce while in their own thoughts. Finally they realized it was their turn to go up on stage.

"Announcing our Juuban Champion.."Again the announcer pause for affect as the catcalls began. They sported a larger flirty smirk in response. "Rei Hino!" The announcer cheered, floored by the goddess looks she had inherited. Slowly he handed the microphone to Rei with dazed smile.

"Hello fellows.." She greeted with a flick of her raven tresses. Loud whistles echoed out to the very rim of the arena. She smiled prettily as one leapt past security to reach the stage, however, he was dragged back by another male.

Otogi glance back at the stage as he heard the whistles. His eyes scanned the female talking and his whistle joined the crowd. One of his friends that had come to see the show, hugged him from behind. His eyes glanced upon a long haired brunette. "Hey Shizuka, come to cheer me on?" Otogi asked. Cheering interrupted their moment as they were directed back to the stage. 'Darn, missed who won.' He thought.

"Otogi!" The announcer cried out. Otogi smiled at Shizuka and patted her on the head.

"Catch up with you at the end." Otogi commented the swaggered onto the stage. Shizuka shook her head at the way her friend acted sometimes. The dance contest went on for a good couple of hours, before the all that was left was the finals.

The screaming, calling, and cheers nearly blew off the roof, as the two finalists stepped onto the stage. Rei Hino smiled at the audience and bowed to her opponent. Her violets locked with jade green, and she felt her breath quicken slightly. 'So he is my opponent, sorry but I am already won.' She thought in confidence, fluffing her hair away from her face.

Otogi Devlin stared as his opponent moved with a saunter. He smirked gamely at the audience and bowed to his female opponent. 'So it's her..hmm..'His thoughts trailed into dangerous areas. He caught her smirking at him, and he smirked back in challenge. 'Well, two can play at this game.' He thought, and tuned into the music.

The audience definitely got their money's worth as the two confident competitors dance. One audience member leaned next to their companion. "Hey isn't this suppose to be a dance off?" They asked watching the two basically dance together, trying to upset the other. Their companion shrugged to busy drooling at Rei's actions on stage. The one that asked shrugged and went back to drooling over Otogi.

Time passed, but neither would yield the competition, finally the judges called time. Heavy breathing exited both as the judges voted. Rei and Otogi didn't appeared anxious at all about the verdict, but they both worried about the length on the decision. The judges finally reached a verdict and handed it to the announcer. "Well, it's official we have a tie!" He spoke loudly which caused the two competitors to blanch mentally. 'WHAT!' They both thought in sync. "There is a way to solve this, either we have a rematch or one of you declares the other the winner." The announcer commented. Rei felt a tick forming and sigh escaped her lips.

"She can have it." Otogi swept in heroically, causing the females to squeal.

"Really?" The announcer asked, as Rei raised an eyebrow.

"Sure, because it is obviously she'll never beat me." He added in confidence. Whatever kindness Rei was thinking burned quickly in the flames of her temper.

"Rematch.." Rei growled out, as her violets shot flames at the egoistical male across from her.

"Very well princess, a rematch it is." Otogi agreed, the announcer glance between them and then turned to the judges.

"Well, the rematch will be schedule for a later date, as the competition has gone on too late." He spoke, and groans met his announcement. The two competitors nodded and walked off opposite sides of the stage. As Otogi walked off he was met with a hug. Looking down he saw Shizuka again.

"You did wonderful." Shizuka comment, trying to cheer her friend up. Her brother walked up behind her, and slugged Otogi in the for hello. The two boys shared a hearty shake before smiling, Shizuka merely shook her head.

"Hey, let's grab a bite to eat, I'm starved." Otogi suggested. Shizuka nodded, and he turned to blond-headed Jono for his answer. However, he noted that Jono's attention was on someone else. Otogi glanced at caught his beautiful opponent talking with a long brown haired male and a brunette female. Shizuka sighed as she saw the two males ogling the two females, her eyes caught on the male and she smiled. Quickly she made her way to the opposite group.

Rei laughed at what Yuuchiro had said, his shaggy brown hair fell fetchingly into his eyes. True they tried a relationship, but it didn't work out, however they remained close friends. She turned to her other friend with her brunette hair up in a ponytail because she had laid an attention getting hand on her arm. "What's up Makoto?" Rei inquired.

"Company." Makoto stated nodding to the approaching female.

"Hello." Rei greeted.

"Hi, my name is Shizuka, me and my friends were going to get a bite to eat, and we were wondering if you wanted to come with?" She asked while gesturing to her friends. Rei caught the fetching smirk that was thrown her way by Otogi, and she nearly growled her answer.

"N.."Rei was caught off by Makoto's hand.

"Yes!" Makoto agreed, dragging Rei over to the group. When they reached the two males, Makoto immediately stuck her hand out to the blonde. "Makoto at your service." She greeted as the male took her hand and shook it. 'Baka, boy-crazy brunette, thank Serenity that Minako isn't here.' Rei thought as she was caught between the two conversing pairs. Shizuka and Yuuchiro seemed to hit it off quite well as well as Makoto and Jono.

For a week and half she was forced on to group 'get-together's,' that always ended up with her and Otogi being left alone as the budding couples left for some where else. After their latest escape to the Crown Arcade, she sighed into her soda as the pairs disappeared again.

"You know what," Otogi spoke up, causing Rei to look at him with a raised eyebrow, "I am beginning to hate that." He said pointing to the disappearing couples. Rei smirked and the chuckled, it was Otogi's turn to raise an eyebrow.

"I was just thinking the same thing." Rei commented, and locked gazes as he began to laugh. He covered her hand with his and squeezed in comfort. "I've been dragged out so much that I am behind in my shrine chores." Rei stated and stood.

"Want some help?" Otogi offered, Rei turned to him with a smile.

"Sure, why not?" Rei answered, and they both walked to the shrine. As the pair entered the shrine, Rei's grandfather walked up and handed her an important looking envelope. She glanced down and noticed the sender. "Hey it's from the Dance Committee." Rei said, and quickly opened the envelope, she silently read as Otogi peeked over her shoulder. They both laughed at the same time, and entered the shrine fully, the envelope slipping from Rei's fingers as she chuckled.

'The dance committee has announced there are two opened positions in nationals. Both you Rei Hino and Otogi Devlin will be going, the rematch is cancelled. For the national's is a partner's competition and a women's competition and a male's competition.'

Sincerely,

The Dance Off Committee.

Rei and Otogi finished the chores fairly quickly, so they decided to hang out in front of Rei's television. As they flicked through the channels, they caught the running of the dance off they had participated in. Shrugging they watched it observing any flaws in their moves. As their match came on both were quite pleased at both their moves, and their now partners moves. Rei's head rested on Otogi's shoulder as the day's activities caught up with her. Otogi shifted to make it more comfortable for her and placed a tender kiss on her brow. She glance at him in surprise, but smirked and decided to venture more. Quickly she lifted her lips to his, and just as quickly snuggled back upon his shoulder leaving him shock. Otogi smirk, and merely tucked his arm around her.

"Sleep princess." Otogi ordered lightly as he saw he nodding off.

"Okay prince." Rei answered and curled fully into his side. Otogi also nodded off while resting his head against hers.

Alright there is the Rei/Otogi one. As well as some implied Shizuka/Yuuchiro and Jono/Makoto. Dartz/Hotaru is the next one up. My list kept getting messed up. Please Review.

Much Care,

WCB.