Puzzle Pieces Perfectly Fit Together (Prince of Tennis fanfic)
*a/n: Waaaah...at last i can finally update for a long time.. i could tell that i haven't finished my other fic entitled "far ends chase" under the Special A category, if ever i finish it, please try reading it..well anyway, i was inspired by bluefairy17 to write a fic on the prince of tennis..what is the story behind the confusing title? please go on and read.:) hope you enjoy.3
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chapter 1 - the mysterious smiling lad
klang-ting-gong-ting...ting-gong-klang-tong..
The sound of the ever awaited giant bell began ringing around the grounds of seishun gakuen. A much awaited time for those fan girls who would finally run around and scream like crazy cheering for their idols on the courts. A much awaited time for the students to be free from the clutches of their fierce teachers that teach like there's no tomorrow. A much awaited time for those varsity players who go to school just to play and train on their own sports. But a typical and ordinary day again for the respected, smartest, prince charming-like and probably the best tennis player in all of Japan..
"Tezukaaaaaaa!! hiyaaaaa~"
Well, there goes his name echoing the courts of the training grounds of the seigaku tennis club. As he walked through the wide corridors of the building towards the tennis courts, everyone steps back and stares at the most famous person within the senior level. He looks scary though, behind that flashing glasses and the combed yet untidy-styled hair of his, but still the girls he passes by just screams, faints and drools to see his stand, confident poise and the way he carries his tennis bag along with him.
"That's Tezuka Kunimitsu. He is the captain of the famous Seigaku tennis club for almost 3 consecutive years, and still holds his championship title in the annual competition held in germany for 2 years already. I bet he won't lose today's eliminations 'coz they say he still haven't given his all in a game so far. Ain't he cool?"Gossiped some juniors on the way to the tennis courts. They are interested to witness the semestral games that determine the regulars for the semester, because this is the only time they could watch how the regulars of seigaku play within themselves without holding back. Others also comment that watching that elimination game is better than watching international tennis games on TV.
An innocent smile covered the evil grin that flashed on an unknown face beside those juniors who talked and gossiped earlier. Wearing a blue short, and a yellow plain shirt, he's likely to attend a sport practice later. The wind blew and his light brown hair flew away revealing his serene smiling face. Now I doubt whether he's a he or a she. His smooth, long blondey-brown hair and calm face ain't for a shounen though. Just for his body built, that he looks like a man. He breathed out and continued walking towards the tennis courts.
plock..block...whosssh..plaaang..
The sound of the balls covered the whole place filled with tension. 5 minutes to go before the official start of the regulars eliminations and everyone participating are starting to practice, warm up and hit some balls. The new recruits look nervous as they practiced by the wall toppling down at their begginer mistakes that some find humorous.
"The regulars are here!!"
The balls' sounds were interrupted by a shout from one student and all eyes were focused on the gates that were suddenly opened, then there entered men in the same clothes. Moments after the complete silence, screams and cheers from the girls, chatters and discussions continued as all of them eyed the men in uniform clothes and bet who will rule this sem's regulars eliminations, and Tezuka Kunimitsu's name was reigning these discussions.
A group of 7 members entered the gates with blue and white striped jacket partnered with the jogging pants labeled SEIGAKU along with their official seigaku tennis bag, the group consisted of Echizen Ryoma, only freshman, followed by Momoshiro Takeshi and Kaidoh Kaoru, the sophomores and the seniors Eiji Kikumaru, Oishi Shuichiro, Kawamura Takashi. Tezuka Kunimitsu was in the middle and they pranced to the benches and started to remove their jackets and pants to change for their playing attire.
An old woman wearing a pink jacket who happened to be walking along with them a while ago ordered everyone to settle down and called those who will participate in the eliminations. The one who was smiling earlier was there, and upon hearing the lady's announcement, he stood up, picked up his bag and followed the call.
"So that's coach Ryuzaki..i thought she was better looking than that..she just looks like an old hag that goes to the market to sell fishes..hahaha" Commented a student as he watched from the gates of the courts "but don't laugh all over her, i hear that she's a really amazing coach, and talk about very strict too. She was rumored to be one of the best players in tokyo during her time.." some started laughing and tried to scrutinize other details and others tried watching the regulars' every move.
"The courts are now open and the eliminations will officially begin. Court A will be Akira-Momoshiro, Court B for Echizen-Tatami and Court C for Kaidoh-Kikumaru. Please begin after 2 minutes." Coach Ryuzaki instructed and sat down by the official's table to keep record on who will be the final regulars this semester.
The smiling lad just sat there bouncing a ball on his racket while sitting down. His control is very precise, he looks like he knows something about tennis, but it's very unusual to see that he's just smiling. he outstands those other newbies who are now walking back and forth, waiting for their turn to play and are already wet from perspiration due to nervousness and the walking back and forth habit.
"Hey, stop it with the smile. You act like you're a regular already..don't you need to be taught some lessons?" A junior with a black look motioned as he stood in front of the smiling lad and tried to hit the ball he was bouncing. before the junior hit the bouncing ball, the smiling lad bounced it higher, and started bouncing it back normally like nothing happened, even if the junior attempted to hit and missed it.
"will you please excuse me, I'm warming up.." The smiling lad stood up and put his other available hand in his other pocket, without stopping the bouncing ball and not removing the smile on his face, he left the dumbstruck junior still awed by what he did and walked towards somewhere peaceful and quiet.
"oh.."
The smiling lad was caught by surprise as a ball from nowhere flew toward him, but he caught it effortlessly and now bounced two balls at the same time. It was like a normal reaction for him though, to catch a stray ball and keep it bouncing with another one bouncing before it.
"I'm sorry."
A low but appeasing voice sounded from nowhere behind him. He tilted to his back but saw no one. He wondered who it was and started to walk to the right but someone suddenly caught him by his left shoulder.
He grew goosebumps and was startled at the sudden movement of the person who said sorry a while ago, he turned to see who it was and saw a stunning face staring at him. His features are very intricate but very detailed as if he was drawn out of a mythology book. His glasses hid his eyes but the glasses reflected the light, making him glitter and shine like a porcelain treasure and his grip on the lad's shoulder was very tight like a billion strands of muscles were developed within him.
A nod was all the shocked lad could answer as his thoughts perfectly realized that the one he had come upon with was none other than Tezuka Kunimitsu. The one everyone gossiped about and looked up by most of the people in the tennis world.
"He is the one I need to defeat and the reason why I'm here.." The smiling lad grinned innocently, even though his words sound wicked. He blinked and shook his head as realization came upon him that Tezuka left him without saying another word. He heaved a sigh and thought of returning to the courts.
"Court B will be Kawamura-Akutagawa pair and the Court C for Tezuka-Fuji. Please proceed to your designated courts." Coach Ryuzaki's voice announced on the speakers.
The smiling lad's smile got wider and better, and his eyed started to open slightly, revealing his hazel eyes that glimmered with both joy and determination. He held his racket by his shoulder and walked towards the court C instructed to him.
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*a/n: waaaa..i think i'm done with the first chapter..im not sure if i'll add more details and others but i think i still need to lengthen it and put more details on each part..O_O omg..i missed writing so much especially for you all..im really sorry i haven't updated lately..i'll just make it up to you by writing better ones.:D
