Me: Okay, another plot bunny came and disturbed my sleep and I need to type this up before I get all lazy again.
Inuyasha: What is it this time?
Me: Inuyasha/Prince of Tennis crossover!
Everyone: AGAIN!
Me: Well, yeah
Kagome: *exasperated* Who am I going to be paired up with this time?
Me: No one
Kagome: Oh okay—wait, what?
Me: You heard me; this is mostly going to be a friendship fic well there would be flirting and crushing, but like I said this mostly going to be a friendship fic.
Naruto: Is this going to be in your oneshot collections?
Me: Nope, this is going to be a separate fic. I got this idea from reading one of ANIMELUVER2008 fics, it's called the Shikon Tennis Team. ANIMELUVER2008, I'm sorry if I'm taking some of your ideas for this fic, but it fits perfectly. So this story will be credited to her.
Disclaimer: Me no own animes here.
Note: Also I am not going to describe how the characters look like, only what they are wearing. Why, you ask, because I'm too lazy to do it.
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Eight figures watched the tennis match between Sanada and Echizen. It will be the deciding factor who will be this year's champions in the Kanto's Finals.
"It seems that Echizen improved greatly," a male stated. The others seemed to agree with him.
"Hn, so it seems," a cold, feminine voice mused.
Minutes ticked by and Ryoma unlocked the 'Samurai's Eye' and totally demolish Sanada. The crowd was all in shocked until one voice rang out that Seigaku's the champion and that snaps the crowd stupor and started cheering.
The Seigaku regulars cheered and went to congratulate their freshman regular.
Back to the eight figures, another female voice rang out, "Ne, Kagome-buchou shouldn't we congratulate Ryoma-kun for the win?"
"I don't see why not, Sango-chan" this 'Kagome-buchou' replied.
"Yatta, let's go then!" a childish voice exclaimed.
"Shippo, calm down," a soft voice floated through the air.
"Gomen, I got excited," 'Shippo' sheepishly rubbed his neck.
The eight figures walked towards Echizen with confidence and aloofness surrounding them as they walked, completely unaware of the many curious many eyes watching them.
Meanwhile
"Ochibi!"
"Great job, Echizen!"
"Congratulations!"
These were the words that rang through the air after the match. Sanada came by and congratulating them, However, before he or the other teams could leave, slow clapping can be heard and they all turned to the source. What they saw greatly surprise them.
Eight figures except for one are wearing tennis uniforms. The shirts' sleeves were in black tinted blue with silver lines were in the trimmings while the rest of the shirt was white. Black, blue and silver jackets with the back say simply, "Shikon" and a logo. The logo was a crescent moon with a jewel hanging at the edge.
What surprise them was that that particular team never entered any tournament for years. Four years to be exact. The same number of years since the Sesshomaru Taisho graduated from middle school. Rumors say that they were either training to become stronger, scared that there will be no captain strong enough to lead them on, or some personal problems. No one knew the real reason why they stopped competing for years.
It came to a great shock and disappointment to all school teams since they were all eager to play one of the best, if not the best, team in Japan.
Back to the courts, they were all stunned to see them. Before the regulars can utter one word, the leader, who was also the one who was clapping said with a cold voice, but they could detect the pride and warmth within it, "Congratulations on your win, Ryoma. Your father will be proud of you."
"K—kagome?" Ryoma asked. Everyone turned to him, curious how he know the girl.
"I can't believe you forgot about us, brat!" a loud, cocky voice with an equally cold voice exclaimed although he was wearing an amused smirk when he said that.
"Iie, I just… I would never expect you guys here," Ryoma looked at them in confusion
"And miss the chance how much you grew?" a brown-haired girl asked, but unlike the former speakers her voice were warm and friendly.
Before any more words can be exchange a colder and emotionless voice behind the Seigaku regulars called the team, "Hn, I already signed you brats in for the Nationals, we must go now. All of you still have training to do."
They looked towards the speaker and they gaped. It was the Sesshomaru Taisho, one of the best tennis players in his time and still probably is.
"Hai, Sensei!" the mysterious team walked towards their sensei as the people around them parted their way. As they passed Ryoma they will either pat him on the head, shoulder or ruffle his hair saying, "Good job, kiddo."
They walk away in a regal fashion that it could put certain teams into shame. Before they can completely walk away from them the girl who they earlier assumed their leader turned with cold eyes. Her blue eyes pierce through them all as she talks to Ryoma.
"I hope you show us that kind of potential in the Nationals when your team has the chance to play against us," she turned around again, but commented over shoulder, amused, "but mada mada dane, chibisuke."
The team shared a laughed and waved goodbye.
To Ryoma when she said the last part, it triggered a long lost memory … not lost per se more like he forgot about it…
Flashback
Two boys are playing a friendly game of tennis while one girl is watching in the sidelines. The older of the two is probably around eight years old while the younger one is around four; the girl is around six years old. The youngest of the boy suddenly hurt himself trying to return the ball. The girl gasped and ran over the boy.
"Ryoma! Ryoma, daijobu desu ka?" she kneeled near the boy who is almost crying because his wounds stings.
The girl turned toward the other boy on the other side of the court, "Ryoga, you need to be more careful around Ryoma."
"C'mon, 'Gome stop babying him," Ryoga complained.
"I'll stop babying him if you stop being hard on him. He is just a child," the girl turned back to the boy and helped him up, "C'mon, let's clean your wounds," they walked away to go inside to get the first-aid completely ignoring the older boy.
Ryoga was pouting because Kagome was ignoring him, but followed them inside.
All was silent when Kagome was tending Ryoma's wounds until Kagome broke the silence, "Ryoga, can you get some Ponta for Ryoma?"
"Why me?" the boy crossed his arms.
"Please Ryoga," the girl pleaded.
"Hmph, fine, but you have to kiss me," He negotiated.
Kagome sighed and stood up, "Fine," she leaned up and kissed him on the cheek.
Ryoga sighed, "Next time, I want it on the lips,"
Kagome blushed and pushed him out the door, "Just go,"
"Alright, alright. I'm going,"
Kagome turned and saw Ryoma looking at her curiously.
"Are you going to marry him one day?"
"Where'd you get that idea?"
"I don't know."
"Hn, let's not talk about that okay."
"Hai!"
It was silent for a moment before Kagome broke it, "You improved a lot, Ryoma-kun."
"Really?" Ryoma beamed.
"Hai, you did," Kagome smiled finishing bandaging his wounds, "but mada mada dane," she kissed his forehead and smiled down at him.
Someone cleared their throat and they saw Ryoga leaning on the doorway with three cans of Ponta.
"You know she's right, chibisuke." Ryoga smirked while giving them Ponta then added, "but like she said 'mada mada dane', chibisuke."
Ryoma pouted for being called 'chibisuke' while Kagome giggled.
"Ne, why don't we go to the park?" Kagome suggested.
"Let's go!" Ryoma dragged the two by the hands towards the park. All Ryoga and Kagome can do is let him drag them wherever they are going.
As they run towards the destination, people stop and stare at the three kids who seemed to be having fun. To them it looks like a big, happy, family (Me: I meant like mom, dad, and son), despite they were only youngsters. Kagome was smiling, Ryoga was smirking and Ryoma was laughing; the scene was quite ethereal. Especially when they spotted a swing and let Ryoma ride it while the two pushed him. All of them were laughing; having fun.
When it was time to go home they were hand in hand with Ryoma between them. They were walking in a comfortable silence, but alas Ryoma's innocence made it awkward, "Kagome-chan, I wish that you were part of our family. Oh, I know, why don't you marry nii-san so you'll be part of our family and you'll be my nee-san."
Both children stopped in their tracks, blushing.
Ryoma noticed this and ask what was wrong. Both of them shook their heads and continue walking trying to get rid of their reddening cheeks. Lucky Ryoma, he was oblivious to his surroundings.
Kagome saw her family, the Higurashis, talking with the Echizens.
The Higurashis said that they will be moving back in Japan. The kids were sad to hear that, but they promise that they will see each other again.
Kagome pulled them in a hug with her twin, Bankotsu, promising that they will try to visit. Kagome gave one last kiss to Ryoma's forehead and told him to be the best in tennis so one day they will have a match.
Turning to Ryoga, she hugged him again, "Don't be too hard on Ryoma, okay?" Ryoga hugged her like she was his life line.
When they pulled away Kagome did something that shocked all of them. She kissed Ryoga on the lips!
Bankotsu's and Ryoma's eyes widened and Bankotsu quickly covered Ryoma's eyes, but Ryoma pulled it down.
The mothers were squealing and already thinking about the wedding and their future grandchildren.
The fathers were frozen with their jaws open.
With Ryoga, he was speechless and surprise, but soon enough he closed his eyes relishing the contact.
When she pulled away, both of them were blushing.
Ryoga touched his lips and looked at her. While Kagome turned away avoiding his gaze.
"Don't get any ideas. I just did that because you said so," Kagome said.
Ryoga remembered their earlier conversation about that the next time she will kissed him he want it on the lips, but he was joking! Sorta. Either way he get to kiss her—er, she kissed him.
"Besides I don't know when I will get to see you sooo yeah," Kagome explained still avoiding eye contact.
"As much I love this, we have to go kids," Kun-Loon Higurashi said.
As the parents say goodbye, Ryoga turned Kagome hugged her then kissed her cheek.
"Don't ever forget about me, 'Gome."
Kagome smiled, "Never,"
The Higurashis went inside their car. The twins and their baby brother, Souta, waved goodbye to their friends. The Echizens waved too and continued until the car disappears in their line of vision.
After a moment of silence, Ryoma looked up at his parents and asked, "Does this mean that Kagome-chan and Ryoga will get married?"
His parents just laughed and ruffled his hair while Ryoga blushed and mumbled something about tennis before running away.
Flashback Ends
"Hoi, hoi! Which school do they belong in? And how did you know them, Ochibi" a certain red-haired Seigaku regular.
"They are from the Shikon Academy. Their sports circuits here in Japan are considered one of the best and also their education. If we are to play them in the Nationals, we have low chances to win against them. However, I don't have any data about Echizen knowing them," Inui answered.
"Two of them are friends of mine. I met the others through them," Echizen explained.
"Atobe-buchou, are they really that strong?" Gakuto asked.
"Un."
As this was going on Sanada bid his farewell and went to the hospital.
"Inui, do you have any more information about them?" Oishi asked.
"I do, but not that much."
"That's okay."
The other teams listened to their conversations since they were curious about the team.
"All of them are all-rounders and are capable playing doubles and singles. Kagome Higurashi-Taisho is the captain while his older twin brother is the vice-captain," Inui was cut off by Momo.
"Do you mean to say that Kagome-san is stronger than her older brother?"
Before Inui can answer, Echizen elaborated, "Iie, they are equal, but knowing Bankotsu he doesn't want too much responsibility so he gave the position of Captain to his sister."
"Saaa, so the captain and the vice-captain were your friends?" Fuji asked. Echizen nodded.
"Continue," Oishi urged Inui.
"Kagome-san and Bankotsu-san always fill in the Singles spot 1 and 2. It's rare for the both of them to switch and if they do they are either trying to finish the matches early like filling in the Doubles or Singles 3. However, if they are against a strong opponent, they will go to their strongest area; For example, Rin Hana and Shippo Higitsune would be Doubles as Miroku Houshi and Sango Tajiya. Kohaku Tajiya would be in Singles and the same for the twins." Inui further explained.
"The other one who wasn't wearing the uniform was their team manager. He's also the little brother of the twins. His name is Souta Higurashi- Taisho. From what I remember years ago, the Higurashi siblings were adopted into the Taisho family when their parents were killed in an accident. The three of them were staying in the Taishos when the accident happened. The Taishos decided to adopt the three siblings seeing that they are a close family friends of the Higurashis." Inui added.
"Hai, that's true. That's the reason why they closed off," Echizen commented.
Confused expressions were in all of the faces so Ryoma told them a bit of the trio's life, "Kagome, Bankotsu and Souta were cheerful children. They care for others before themselves. They are kind, caring, lively; the complete opposites of what they are today. After the accident happen they closed off and I am betting that even this time they are reluctant to open up to other people. Even that it happen long ago, it still hurts for them. When you first meet them they are cold, emotionless, indifferent, but as you get to know them better they start opening up to you and you will see what they were before the accident," Ryoma sadly explained then he added, "I just wish that one day they will back to normal."
After the explanation, the teams went home and all of them are thinking about their new opponents in the upcoming Nationals.
In the hospital
All of them are worried about their Captain when Sanada entered the room.
They talked about the defeat and promised that they will still win the Nationals. All was quiet when Sanada decided to inform them about the mysterious team.
"The Shikon are entering the Nationals," Sanada informed them.
Those who knew the team looked at him in shock while the people who doesn't looked at him in confusion.
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Me: That was a long-ass chapter to write. Okay this story would be short maybe around 5 chapters or less. Ok please review, I feel unappreciated. Thanks for reading!