Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN Prince of Tennis.

"talking in Japanese"

"talking in different language"

thoughts

Someone's POV

-Time Skip-

Prologue ~ Death Claims the One Who is Loved

It has been a week since the funeral of a prodigy, of a friend, of a rival, and of the Prince of Tennis that stood up against all odds.

The whole tennis world was shocked by the news.

Reporters showed up with questions, but made sure to pay their respects.

All of the Prince of Tennis' teammates, rivals, and relatives were all interviewed.

Most stayed silent, but the ones who talked all said the same thing, "He was cocky and arrogant, but he had every right to be. Not like others, he can back his words with actions, but the only thing he can't back up with actions now is his rematches."

Everyone around the world went to the funeral.

Tears were shed by all, including the ones with stone faces.

Rivals all over were shouting at the Prince's picture which had a rare smile on the Prince's face instead of his usual smirk.

No one wanted to believe it, but the Prince was gone, long gone...

All hearts were shattered by the news.

The news of the world's youngest player that achieved straight Grand Slams dead.

All tennis balls that were once in the air, fell, only to hit the ground. No rhythm, no impact on the racket.

So many admired The Prince and still do, it is just, it is hard to believe he left.

After some snooping around, the Prince's relatives, friends, and rivals found out from a doctor that the Prince had a disease. The doctor had recommend going into treatment, but there was no guaranteeing anything.

The Prince only refused and told the doctor to keep quite about this. The doctor only agreed if the Prince visited his every week... but slowly is turned into everyday.

His condition slowly got worse, but no one realized, since the Prince had refuse to show any pain to them.

A week before his death, the Prince smiled more and talked more. It was weird, but others only thought 'he was finally opening up'

Who would have guessed, that the smiled and his voice was the Prince's way of saying good-bye.

Yes, If you haven't guessed it the Prince is Ryoma... He is gone.

Author's Note:

HI! Everyone!

I think this is a little different from my other fanfics, right?

Look forward to the next chapter!

Hope you think it interests you all!

Thanks ~ C YA ~ xxx 3