Raven hair in a long rattail danced in the wind. Small petals of sakura blossoms fell around them, they were pert and waiting. Golden eyes flicked to the sides of their vision straining to see beyond the paths. A tan hand reached up, fixing the bandana of red on their forehead, their fingers brushing the yin-yang symbol in the middle. Their other hand rested on their beyblade, curling inward, protecting the tiger symbol upon it. A sigh escaped the young male as he moved slightly to adjust his martial arts uniform of white lined in blue and yellow. Agitation bit at his lips, and he pulled them back to reveal cat-like fangs.

He twisted once more, the sunlight darted through the trees and struck his Asian features. Rei Kon, a member of the elite Blade Breakers, passed leader of the Bai Hu Zu, though this is something to be told later. Another sigh escaped Rei, while his face contorted in thought, and then a small laugh escaped him. He instead decided to lean against the tree while musing over his reason for being here.

This was his favorite place to train with Driger when he was in Japan, now he wanted to share it with his closet companion. His closet companion was a her, and a beautiful one at that. Rei smirked as he reviewed his interactions with her, including the one with the American holiday Valentines Day. That is when he identified to Usagi his intentions to chase or court her as the case may be. A dark glower then came to his face as he continued his trek down memory lane.

Yes, they had enemies that they had yet to conquer, but that wasn't what had him nearly growling. Rei had always been one to go to the edge and beyond, with the easy hope of succeeding. Though the contest he was now in, the truth was the conclusion wasn't up to him. Each of his team members cared for the blond girl, and made their intentions clear as well. Then a smile came to his face, as he reviewed his reason for asking Usagi here.

Though his thoughts were shut down as a whirlwind of activity came toward him. A cattish smirk outlined his lips as he gazed at the approaching Usagi. She had dressed in the kimono that he had brought for her. He had wanted to know how she would look in it anyway. His eyes took in every detail again, remarking that she looked stunning in it.

The kimono was sky blue, highlighting her sapphire eyes. It was trimmed in glorious red roses that seemed real instead of stitched. A image of a roaring white tiger covered her mid-section, the tiger guarded a small unique looking fox kit. Rei smiled at this, the kimono was destined for her, because the fox kit resembled Kishi, her guardian spirit. As she approached, he waved her over, and as soon as she reached him he tucked a white rose in each of her blond buns.

Gazing down at her smiling face he trailed a hand down her face. "Beautiful." He whispered. Usagi blushed at his comment, and ducked her head. Chuckling he tilted her head, before smiling at her with promise. "Come, follow me." Rei ordered lightly.

"Are we training some where different today?" Usagi asked, and Rei glanced back while smirking.

"Perhaps." Rei answered, and then stepped pass a large willow tree. The willow leaves swished behind them, and Usagi smiled as the leaves brushed her arms.

"Rei?" She called to him. Rei turned to her slightly amused to see her hair caught in the willow branches. He returned to her side, gently unwinding her streamers from the branches. Then he slid his hand in one of hers, leading her once more into the heart of this small forest land.

Usagi openly smiled at Rei as they walked through. She watched as the sunlight struck his features, giving him an otherworldly appearance. She then blushed as he glanced back at her to see what she was admiring. He gave her a smirk before sighing at the land they were approaching, his other hand brushed through hanging green moss. Rei then drew back as he stepped through, and placed the free hand over her eyes.

She frowned at him lightly, wanting to know what it was that Rei was to show her. Usagi heard him chuckle at her, before lightly removing his hand. A breath of wonder escaped her as she glanced around. Spring had just touched this land, everywhere was covered in a fresh green. Gold tulips bloomed around the two grand white oaks, and a path of fairy rings led away to a flower bed. Lavender sprigs weaved throughout white roses, and pink carnations. As her eyes brushed passed, she noticed a picnic set out. Sinking to her knees beside the soft blanket of brown, Usagi relaxed upon the gentle ground. Then she turned her eyes to Rei, who sat across from her. A pale hand of hers reached up to the blossoms in her buns.

"Is this were you got my roses?" Usagi inquired, looking to his side. Rei glanced over at her with a smile, and nodded. "How long have you known about this place?" She asked.

"Quite some time." Rei answered her.

"I bet you showed Mao this place." Usagi commented. Rei didn't gaze at her to reveal his upraised eyebrow. To him, he could of sworn he heard a bit of jealously.

"No, I attempted to show Lai once." Rei told her. Remarking why she may of mentioned his pink-haired teammate of the Bai Hu Zu.

"Oh." Usagi stated.

"Lai was far to busy to come with me, so I just kept it a secret." Rei informed her, his last couple of words were followed by a dark smile. "Why?" He then inquired, quite curious to her statement.

"Uh, no reason." Usagi squeaked out. Her ears taking on a tinge of red. Rei nodded, not convinced, but his mind had his reasons for not pushing her. They finished the rest of the lunch in a comforting silence, and then Rei stood. "Hey, there was still food in there." Usagi pointed out as he picked the picnic basket up.

"I know." He returned, a smirk back on his features. Usagi pouted, but stood when he gestured. "I'll be teaching you something different today." Rei told her. Usagi blinked confused, wondering what he may be referring too. "Come over here." He instructed, and waited for Usagi to approach. She approached cautiously, because he was still her sensei in training. He chuckled, and instead approached her, gently, he clasped her right hand with his left. Then he placed her left hand on his shoulder, and his right hand on her upper waist.

"What?" Usagi asked, when she looked at their stance.

"I'm going to teach you to dance." Rei told her.

"Eh?" She remarked confused.

"You heard me." He returned.

"Why?" Usagi bantered.

"You have some trouble still mastering spacial relations, and the way the body moves." Rei informed her. Usagi blushed and looked down guiltily.

"Oh." She commented, and Rei glanced at her. "Hey Rei, did you sensei teach you this?" Now her voice was playful.

Rei sweat dropped before answering her. "Yes." He answered. Rei knew that laughter was waiting to escape her. "Go ahead." Rei encouraged. After all, a small, elder man teaching a young pubescent male was embarrassing and funny. 'Sides it detracts from her asking if there was another reason I was teaching her.' He thought, a sneaky smile coming to his lips. Rei smiled differently when he heard her laugh, shaking his head, he placed a finger on her lips. "Now, we dance." He chimed.

For awhile it was mistake after mistake before Usagi finally relaxed and just followed the subtle cues of Rei's body. It got so that she could rest her head on his shoulder, and not have to worry about stepping on his toes.

She admired him then, while they danced to the music of nature. This was his season, the season of spring, of renewal. He was ever trying new tactics when things failed him. Also, he was never afraid to start over, in ordered to refine his skills. Yes, he was Spring in essence, he belong to the easy bloom of life, and the subtle birth of nature. Rei grew up that way, completely in touch with each season, but spring was his. Usagi knew that silently he was her greatest supporter when she was down, smoothly showing her different ways of approach. Quite like when a father sparrow teaches his young to fly in the spring. A teaser too, much like the opening and receding of the blooms of flowers in spring. Yes, Spring was his, and he was spring. Realizing her thoughts were going in circles, she instead gazed at him instead of through him.

Sakura blossom had alighted on his raven-hair giving him a very soft look. His golden eyes pierced the shadows of the shade, easily making him look fetching. A sigh of yearning contentment escaped her lips. Immediately Rei's attention was focused completely on her. His had inadvertently been on the feel of her in his arms. "Something the matter?" He inquired, they were still dancing, though he had long stop feeding her instructions.

"No, and yes." Usagi answered. His face became concern then, prompting her to speak. "It's nothing a little chocolate and some girl time cannot fix." She added. Rei smiled at her, and tightened a comforting hand around their clasped ones. The sky was beginning to darken when they finally stopped dancing. Driger had escaped his confines to prowl protectively around them.

Driger then pushed in between them, rubbing his head on Usagi's leg. They both laughed, and Rei went to lay out the rest of the picnic. Usagi went to follow when Driger bumped her, causing her to fall onto his back. Another laugh escaped her as she was carted to where Rei was on the back of the playful tiger. Then Driger laid on the blanket allowing Usagi to brace herself against him while she ate, keeping her comfortable in the warm air. They both ate, and then Rei pointed to the starry sky.

Usagi glanced up just as the first fireworks hit the sky. She grew thrilled as each one bursted, illuminating the sky. Usagi didn't question the fireworks, because in spring they set them off to herald out the evil that may have gathered in the winter months. Relaxing against Rei's side, and Driger's chest she fell into a comfortable lull. Only shifting once to make accommodations for Rei's arm around her waist. Then her head moved to his shoulder, because of the crick in her neck from leaning against Driger. Who knew that he should return to his blade without prompt.

"Usagi?"

"Rei?" They both chimed together, and then Usagi blushed. "It's okay, you can go first." Usagi proffered. Rei tilted his head a little to gaze at her.

"Usagi, I..." He was cut off, because Usagi had placed her lips against his. Pulling back before he could respond, she smirked at him.

"Payback." She commented, referring for the kiss he stole on Valentine's Day. Rei smirked and her before frowning in his mind, that kiss was one of play. He however paid attention when she shifted closer. "This is because I want to." Usagi added, before capturing his lips again, he quickly control of their awkward positioned kiss. Rei gently lifted them in a sitting position. Oxygen drew them apart, and Usagi blushed at her actions. "Rei, I love you." She whispered into his side. He heard her because she had rested her head on his shoulder.

"Wo ai ni, Usagi, Wo ai ni." Rei responded. "That is what I wanted to tell you when I asked you out here today." He added. Usagi smiled and snuggled back into his side. It was enough that he admitted it in his language, she wouldn't push him to admit it in hers.

There is Rei's one. Spring, he reminds me of spring. Anyways, two more left. Please enjoy and review. WCB. Wo ai ni is I love youin Mandrian dialect of Chinese, I couldn't decided if Catonese or Mandrian would be right, so I just picked one.