Light footsteps echoed in the long,empty, white halls of Teikoku General Hospital. The building, which reeked of rubbing alcohol, and cleanliness, was painted white from both the inside and out. Numerous small square windows,in the hall, were opened, swaying the foot-long beige curtains, while allowing a cool, gentle breeze in. Aquamarine colored eyes were focused on the shiny,clean, white tiles of the hospital floor. The stranger carried two large gifts, both neatly wrapped, and two bouqets of flowers, one being blood-red roses, the other stargazer lilies. The said person stopped in front of a plain, white, wooden door. On the side there were two small rectangular signs, kanji written on them.

'Koujirou Genda, Jirou Sakuma' it read.

The female raised a fair colored hand and lightly tapped her bony knuckles on it. A muffled voice, from the other side of the snow-colored door, reached the girl's ears, and she quietly twisted the silver doorknob, and pushed the door open. Her aqua colored eyes were met with a large beige colored room, desks, tvs, and a refridgerator in it. But the girl wasn't here to admire any of the expensive things which the room contained, rather she was here to visit the two fourteen year olds that were dressed in honeydew-colored hospital pyjamas. The two boys, who were both in the covers of their own white, hospital bed, blinked at the girl curiously.

"Hello,Genda-san,Sakuma-san." A smile tugged at the girls lips, her blue eyes creasing.

"Moroi..?" Sakuma mumbled, sitting up, his visible brown eye wide with curiousity,"Shouldn't you be at home? It's late..."

The light blue haired male was right, it was around eight p.m,"Ah, no worries. My parents even know that I'm here, it's alright."The girl placed the gifts and flowers on Sakuma's bed, as she held a black chair, placing it between the boys' beds. It was quiet, save for the background noise from the tv, which a male reporter was speaking rapidly about a robbery. She got the bouqets in both hands, and walked up to them, smiling,"Um...I didn't know what flowers you guys like so I just chose them randomly."

Moroi gave Genda the roses, and Sakuma the lilies. Both boys smiled and thanked her,"I also bought you gifts...but promise you won't open them untill I leave."

The boys gave eachother a confused look, and glanced at the girl, nodding in agreement,"Sure."

With a sigh, Moroi sat on the small chair, which she placed between the two beds. She fiddled with her short messy black hair,"Ano...are you guys feeling any better...?"

Genda lifted a knee up, resting an arm on it and sighing. His other hand ran through his spiky red-brown hair,"My arms are still feeling numb and sore...but I feel better than the first day we arrived here. Sakuma still can't stand up right. The doctors said he'd need at least two weeks before the muscles in his legs recover."

The blue haired male grunted angerly, and spun his head to the left, glaring holes at the beige colored walls. Moroi peered sadly at them, a frown on her face,"...Don't worry. You guys will be up and full of energy soon. Kidou-san" at the mention of his name the boys' faces hardened with rage,"-will defeat them. He promised to win for you guys and Teikok-"

"Yeah, by ditching us and joining Raimon!" Sakuma spat angerly, glaring at the blue-eyed girl. She blinked, surprised at his outburst and averted her eyes, uncomfortable with the injured boy's stare. Genda closed his eyes, his eyebrows furrowed, and a deep frown etched on his handsome face, he didn't want to think about his ex-captain anymore. Kidou really did have good intentions, but they felt as if he neglected them and joined Raimon for his own benefit, and not the team's.

"He didn't ditch you...he'll come back. Kidou just wants to-" The raven-haired girl jumped slightly as Sakuma slammed a tan fist on the desk beside his bed, making the lamp tip a bit.

"Get stronger! That's all Kidou wants to do, get stronger! He doesn't even care about us!" Sakuma roared, his copper colored eye burning ferociously with rage, while his words were filled with anger and venom. Genda nodded quietly in agreement, his blue-grey eyes hardening with seriousness. Moroi was at a loss of words, and so she chose not to reply, instead lowering her head and fiddling with her hands, which sat shakily in her lap. Her black bangs shielded her tear-glazed eyes from the boys, and she bit her lip harshly, swallowing a sob. Moroi was a very timid, patient girl, who always had faith and trust in people she cared about. She was very tender and kind towards her friends, and hated when they argued. The girl was also very sensitive, crying whenever someone had hurt her feelings or yelled harshly at her. Even her name matched her personality, meaning fragile, tenderhearted. Moroi quickly blinked the tears away, and looked up, avoiding the boys' gazes. She sniffled so quietly the boys barely even heard it. Sakuma looked a bit guilty for yelling at her, but still wore a grumpy expression, and crossed his arms. Genda, on the other hand, just closed his eyes and rested his hands behind his head.

The aqua eyes girl peered at the window to her right, gazing at the various colored lights which belonged to Teikoku Town. The moon was half tonight, illuminating the town with a dull glow. Genda awkwardly shifted in his bed, waiting for the girl to say something. He sighed silently, rolling his dark eyes.

'Sakuma just had to yell and upset her.' he thought bitterly, casting a dissapointed glance at the other boy.

Knowing the Teikoku manager wouldn't speak, he lightened the atmosphere a bit by changing the subject, hoping it would calm them all down ,"How are the others?"

Sakuma stared at the tv with boredom, glancing at Moroi from the corners of his eye. Moroi was slightly startled when Genda spoke up, breaking the silence," They're all recovering well. I saw Kennya today at school, he was practicing with Jimon and Henmi. I thought they would need at least a week to recover from the bruises and marks...oh, they asked about you guys."

Sakuma and Genda didn't reply, instead choosing to say silent. An owl's cries were heard throughout the eerie silence, crickets joining along. The three Teikoku students just sat there, not saying anything at all, and enjoying the silence, save for Moroi. They were startled when a person tapped on the door. It opened to reveal a kind looking nurse, pushing a rolling cart with two large plates on it.

"Wow you boys must be hungry, sorry for the wait," She pushed the hospital tray stands near their beds, and placed the big tray of food on it.. She glanced at Moroi with a smile,"Do you want anything dear?"

Moroi politely declined with a smile and the nurse left. The blue eyed girl stared blankly at the boys' plates which consisted of hot chicken vegie soup, a small salad, a slice of red velvet cake, fruit yogurt, crackers, and orange juice. She missed making them snacks. The only sound heard was the clattering of utensils, the low volume of the tv, and the cries of nocturnal animals. Moroi stood up, the chair's legs behind her screeching against the tiled floor slightly, earning the boys' attention ,"I guess it's time for me to go. Goodnight."

She didn't wait for a reply and quickly exited the room. Nurses passed by her, either carrying papers or pushing a rolling table. The night's cold air blew in from the opened windows, making her shiver. She knew a t-shirt and jeans wasnt enough to warm her up, and she cursed herself for not bringing a jacket. Her blue eyes looked distant as her mind wondered back to the memories she had of Teikoku's game with Zeus's soccer team

*Flashback*

Moroi sat on the bench with a horrified expression, hands clamping her mouth. Before her was a soccerfield which was littered with battered Teikoku players. Most of them were unconcious or just dead tired. Beside her was Kidou, who was gaping at the scene before him. His fists were clenched and his teeth grinded together in anger. The whistle was blown, indicating that the game was over. The first half didn't even end, but due to the players being unable to even stand up, Zeus Junior High won. Moroi ran to the field, where the unconcious Teikoku players were lying on ,in tremendous pain. She passed by the other team's captain, Aphrodi was it? For a split second they made eye-contact, Moroi glaring while Aphrodi was smirking.

"I told them they wouldn't last long..." He mumbled to Moroi, who in return didn't reply nor care. Her lower lip trembled at the sight of the fallen players. A few paramedics carried the players on stretchers, walking towards the many ambulences that were lined up infront of the building. She ran to Genda, who was lying on his back unconcious. His orange and brown goalkeeper uniform was stained and burnt, while his purple gloves were tattered and ripped. She sat on her knees, looming over him with a worried face. She shook his shoulder gently,"Genda...Genda..."

She gently took off his gloves and gaped dumbfoundedly at the sight. His hands were red and puffy and had blisters and blood on them,"Gen-"

She jumped as a hand touched her shoulder. She looked back to see a smiling face of a male paramedic,"We'll take him from here." with that, Moroi watched as two others lifted Genda and placed him on a stretcher. His face was calm and relaxed, even though minor cuts and scrapes decorated it. He looked so peaceful even after a brutal game. She stayed seated on the floor, watching sadly as they carried the players away. The other team was already inside, and the audience was dispersing quickly. Moroi glanced over at the bench and was surprised to find Kidou not there. Her eyes widened in realization and stood up. If her thoughts were precise, he would be inside chasing after the other team. She ran in the huge building, where she had a horrible feeling Kidou was going to confront Kageyama.

She heard loud voices arguing, so she hesitantly, quietly walked to where they were. Moroi hid around a corner, back pressed on the wall, ears carefully catching the words that were being spoken.

"Face it Kidou, your team is just no match against Gods." Was that Aphrodi..? Was Kageyama even here?

"Just tell that commander of yours one thing: I'll defeat you GODS no matter what it takes." Kidou's voice rung in her ears.

"Heh...that would be interesting." Many loud footsteps were heard throughout the long empty halls, as Zeus Junior High's soccer team walked away. Their footsteps sounded far off in the distance, making a feeling of relxation spread through Moroi's body. She took a step to the side, finally unhidden by the wall but nearly crashed into someone. She quickly took a step back and looked up, meeting Kidou's troubled but surprised face.

"Oh...it's just you..." His goggles concealed his eyes, which irritated Moroi. She just wished he would take them off already, so she can take at least one glance at his hidden eyes. What color were they?

"I'm going to the hospital." Moroi stated, waiting for a reply. She always had butterflies when talking to Kidou. She didn't have a crush on him or anything, but she was just always nervous around him, since he was the team captain. Ever since she became a manager for the Teikoku's soccer club, she's felt awkward and nervous around most of them, especially Kidou. It was a surprise to see that the club had someone to volunteer as a manager, since most girls in Teikoku Junior High were too shy or girly to volunteer as one. The other boys either didn't care or were too busy. The only reason she actually applied was because of a dare her annoying friend made her do. She wanted to tell them after a week, but was too nervous to do so. Besides she began enjoying it anyway, even though she feels really awkward. She usually just washes and dries towels, cleans soccerballs and provides food and water. Moroi wished another person, a girl perhaps, would become a manager but it seems like noone's interested.

"Wait untill tomorrow. You should let them rest for a while."

"But-",With that Kidou walked past her, his bright red-orange cape flapping near her face. The sound of his footsteps became lower the farther he walked. Moroi closed her eyes, her eyebrows furrowed in confusion, this was certainly not her day.

*Flashback*

"Goodnight!" One of the nurses on the front desks waved at Moroi, who trusses to the hospital's sliding doors. The girl smiled politely, before exiting the warm building. Cold air hit her hard like a tsunami, making her tense up and shiver for warmth. Her orange sneakers grinded the pebbles which lay on the crowded streets, which were illuminated by the moon and golden street lights. Her eyes were downcasted on the rocky floor, not noticing a brown haired boy to her right, who pressed his back on a lamp's metal pole. His hands were in his green trousers' pockets, and a small sneer stretched on his pale face. He moved his head to the right, revealing a red tatoo, his dark eyes following Moroi.

'She doesn't seem like a good manager...eh, we don't need her.' he thought bitterly. He glanced to the left, the direction of Teikoku General Hospital, and his smirk widened,'Sakuma. Genda. I've heard alot about you. You seem useful enough.'

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The next day Moroi sat quietly at lunch, alone. She fiddled with the food in her tray, her mind dozing off into memory lane again. A hand rested on her cheek while she picked at some carrots with the other. Why was Sakuma and Genda so convinced Kidou had the wrong intentions...? He truly didn't seem like a bad friend at all. Maybe they're just...jealous? She winced slightly, thinking how Sakuma would react if she said that aloud.

"I see Crybaby still makes her random weird faces." A green tray slammed on the table next to her, startling the poor girl. A boy her age, with dull, light brown hair swept back and amber eyes sat next to her, glancing at her with a raised eyebrow,"Wa'chyou thinking about manager?"

Henmi was a bit loud, and liked to tease, much to her dissapointment. Crybaby was a nickname he gave her, since the first time they met he told her something mean and impolite which made her burst into tears. He had warmed up to her since then, but still used his nicknames.

He blinked at her waiting for an answer,"Nothing...", Moroi was a quiet girl, and yes she mumbled alot, but by her tone, Henmi knew something was out of place with her. He swallowed some mashed potatoes and faced her.

"Please tell me you stopped thinking about that Zeus team." a deep frown came across his face. She stayed silent, still picking at the carrots, avoiding eye contact. He sighed and slapped a hand on her shoulder,"Listen, we're gonna practice after school. Me, Kennya, Jimon, Oono, Doumen and Sakiyama. Come watch us like old times 'kay, Crybaby?"

Moroi couldn't help but smile and laugh, her mood instantly brightened,"Sure,sure. I'll be there."

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I don't own Inazuma Eleven, it's characters, plotline, setting bla bla. I only own Moroi. My second story about Inazuma Eleven, yay! I'm really liking this story so far, and I actually enjoyed writing this chapter. :)

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