Char char! Here's my first try at writing a story. I wrote like 5 times before I was contented with this one. So many storylines were in my head. I just had to settle with this one. It's somewhat like a combination of a whole lot of stories I've read so far with a bit of my ideas mixed all in together to create this one. I don't know how long this story will span but I'm sure it's gonna be a 20+ chapter story. Chapter length are gonna be how I feel like. I'm gonna try to get at least a chapter down every week or 1 chapter in two weeks at the longest. FuFuFuFuFu... ( I feel like Mizuki Hajime but I don't want Syuu-chan to be mad at me)

Pairings: I don't know for now. I got several in my head most involving Ryoma of course. Still confuzzled. So many good pairings, so little choices. I really wanna know your opinion of what pairings you guy want me to include. The main pairing may be an OcxPoTcharacter. Or PoTcharacterxPoTcharacter. Or both as main pairings. I'll also accept more than one person pairings. Like OT5. But if so, the yaoi are gonna take longer to write if I write them. Or PoTcharacterx3. I don't know. The other character are gonna come in soon so voting for it will take around 4-6 weeks. Just review the story and add it in or something. I'm gonna have a poll on my profile for this soon.

Disclaimer: Prince of Tennis doesn't belong to me. I don't own any of it's characters. So you better not go suing me. I did state that I don't own PoT, just the OCs. & even if you were to sue me, I got a lawyer (and she's an awesomee lawyer) so I'll be seeing you in court.

Warning: Story will be rated T for now and this story is shounen-ai. I have no idea if there will be yaoi but I'll most likely try to somehow stick one in. T rating is for bad language and very bad child influences (see Kaidoh and Momoshiro).

Note: I didn't have someone edit this story. I don't even know what a beta is. So mistakes are gonna be popping up several parts in the story. Criticisms/flames are very welcome. & the tiltle will be changed soon. "Ryoma Returns to Seigaku High" will only be used for a while until I find an appropriate title for it. It depends on how the story will unfold. So the cheesy title will stay for now.

"Ohayou(1) Fujiko!" a bouncing redhead greeted his friend, Fuji Syuusuke. Kikumaru Eiji had bounced toward the school with Oishi Shuichiroh in tow when Eiji spotted Fuji in front of their school, Seigaku Koukou(2). The two had been best friends since their 1st year in middle school and now as 3rd years in high school, the two were still close.

"Ohayou Eiji, Oishi," Fuji replied. Fuji waited for them before heading to class. Once they reached Eiji's and Fuji's class, Oishi bid a quick bye and headed to his homeroom. The day passed and soon it was lunch time. The two grabbed their bentos and headed toward the sakura trees near the tennis courts at the back of the school building.

"Nya(3), isn't it hot today Fujiko?" Eiji asked before lying down under the shade. They were about to open their bentos(4) when they heard the familiar bickering of two of their kouhais(5), Momoshiro Takeshi and Kaidoh Kaoru.

"What are you saying, Mamushi(6)?" Momo shouted at Kaidoh who were both heading toward the sakura trees with bentos in hands.

"Fshhh… I'm saying it's your entirely fault, Momoshiri(7)," Kaidoh hissed at Momo.

"Maa, Maa. Stop arguing now you two. Sit down and eat with us," Fuji said, more like ordered, with a closed-eyes smile that says more than what he actually said. "It's a nice day today. You two shouldn't be arguing."

"H…hai sempai(8)," Momo managed to stutter out.

"Fshhh…Hai, sempai," Kaidoh answered.

The two sat down and all four had started eating their lunch. Several minutes later, the rest arrived. In the lead were Tezuka Kunimitsu and Oishi who were discussing about something from class earlier. Behind them were Inui Sadaharu and Kawamura Takashi. Inui was busy writing down some data and mumbling whilst Taka walked silently with the group. They reached the sakura trees and everybody greeted each other. The recent group had all picked spots. Tezuka was sitting next to Fuji who was next to Eiji, then Oishi, Momo, Taka, Kaidoh, and Inui came after all sitting in a circle. Everybody was eating and having small chit-chat when Fuji decided to start a group discussion.

"Maa… Have anyone heard anything from Echizen recently?" Fuji queried, looking at everybody with a slightly bigger smile on his face.

"Last time I talked to him was about three weeks ago. I called him about two days ago but his mom said he wasn't in," answered Momo with a hint of disappointment in his voice.

"I've been watching the international news channel almost everyday and I haven't heard anything on there about him," Inui added and pushed up his glasses using his right index finger after he finished talking.

"Last time we exchanged e-mail was about two weeks ago. He told me he was going to be very busy the following few weeks and wouldn't be able to reply as frequent," Tezuka said with his usual stoic face.

"Title holder or not, I bet that right this minute, Echizen is doing one of the following. Playing tennis, sleeping, playing with Karupin, or drinking Ponta," Momo smirked.

"I heard something interesting yesterday. Guess what it is," Fuji said. "Here's a hint. It has to do with Echizen's career."

"Nya Fujiko! Tell me what it is. Please tell me! I wanna know. Please tell me," Eiki begged Fuji whilst holding and slightly pulling the tensai's arm. Fuji didn't say anything so Eiji pulled out his secret weapon, puppy dog eyes with a little pout. Fuji, being the sadist he is, didn't give in. Then again, he was use to this. After a moment, Eiji had finally given up.

"Fuji, tell us," Tezuka said sternly. Fuji had no choice but to tell them. He could have played around with their heads first but since this had to do with a very precious chibi towards everyone, he decided to spill.

"First, I gotta ask everybody something," Fuji started. "Did anyone watch the international news last night?"

"No," many of them answered. Everybody turned toward Inui except Tezuka and Fuji since the latter was already looking at Inui since asking the question.

"I was going to watch it yesterday but I had to go meet up with Renji yesterday," Inui answered. Several of the guys "oohed" and turned back to Fuji.

"I was watching it yesterday and saw something very interesting on Echizen," Fuji stated. "Apparently, it made them do a special on him. It had lasted about an hour since is dad was also included."

"What happened to Ochibi(9)? Did he get hurt?" a worried Eiji exclaimed. "Did he die? No! That can't happen. He's Ochibi! He can't leave us! Wahhh!"

"Eiji, calm down. Echizen didn't die. He's not hurt either. It's okay," Oishi said trying to calm down his partner. The only person who can calm him down without scaring the wits out of him is Oishi. Soon, Eiji calmed down and Oishi turned to Fuji. "Please continue Fuji."

"Echizen made an announcement that he is going to take a break from the professional tennis world," Fuji said calmly. It took several seconds for everybody to take in what they had just heard.

"Masaka(10)!" Momo exclaimed. "Why would he do that?"

"Fuji, tell us more," Tezuka said. Fuji noticed that the usual stoic face of their buchou(11) had slightly changed.

"He didn't give an explanation why. He just announced it. The world is still curious why he's taking a break," Fuji supplied.

"According to my data, there is a 59% chance he took a break due to the other players being so easy to beat. 13% chance because he misses us. The remaining 28% chance is due to some other reasons," Inui explained from his notebook.

"I hope nothing happened to him that made him quit the pros," Taka said aloud.

"It's okay Taka-sempai. The person we're talking about is Echizen. Nothing could've happened to him. He isn't scared of anything," Momo said trying to console Taka.

"Fshhh…nothing happened to Echizen. If something did happen, that person must have done something to tick him off and Echizen being Echizen provoked him. Even if the other person is ten times his size," Kaidoh added.

Soon, the bell rang and everyone headed back to class.

Soon they were heading over to the tennis courts. They all got dressed and were heading out when they saw their poker-faced captain, mother-hen vice-captain, and coach coming out.

"Everybody, line up!" Tezuka ordered and everybody got into place.

"Okay everybody, listen up. I have some sad news to tell you. Actually, I will be transferring to another school in Hokuto(12)," Coach Goda announced. This earned the screams of many members. Coach Goda was nice and friendly. He was easy to get along with yet strict at the same time. Nobody wanted him to go.

"Now now. Hush now everybody. Let me explain. My wife has to go to her parent's place, which is in Hokuto since they're sick and she'll be taking care of them. I will be going with her and transferring to Chikushi Koukou. My last day will be in two days. I would be briefly meeting the new coach on my last day but he won't take over until the next day. He will be observing the club from the school building to see how you kids are progressing and won't make an appearance till his first day. I haven't met him yet but I heard he is a very wonderful tennis player. We've talked over the phone before and he said he can't wait to meet you kids," Coach Goda said. "Apparently, he's appointing one or two of his kids to be the team manager since the both of them, or so he says, is very use to how his training regimen works. So he's going to help him out. Since I'm done with my announcements, let's continue practice. Everybody run 1 lap. When you're done, 1st years do 50 racket swings and prepare to pick up balls. 2nd years, pick a partner and practice your serves. 3rd years, you'll be playing practice matches against each other. Regulars, today you'll be assisting everybody in their training. Now, start."

Soon two days had past and it was Coach Goda's last day. It was a very tearful goodbye since everybody really liked him. From the school building, a man could be heard giggling.

The next day, classes went by in a breeze and soon it was tennis time. Everybody was so excited, and nervous, to meet the new coach. Soon Tezuka came with a man in a black monk robe behind him.

"Everybody, line up!" Tezuka ordered. Soon everybody was in line, listening attentively. "Okay, this here is our new coach, Echizen-sensei(13)."

Everybody gaped at Nanijiroh. Not only he is a pro tennis player but also the father of Samurai Junior, Echizen Ryoma. Nobody would have thought that a pro who had just continued in the pro world, along with his son, 2 years ago and now would be their coach. The regulars ,except Tezuka, gaped with one thought racing through their mind, "If Echizen-san is here, then where is Echizen/Ochibi?"

"Yo, Seishounen-tachi(14-15). My name is Echizen Nanjiroh. Just call me Echizen-sensei or Echizen-san," Nanjiroh said to introduce himself.

"Echizen-san, if you're here then where's Ochibi?" Eiji wondered aloud.

"Oh, I don't know where he is right now. All I know is that he's either sleeping, drinking Ponta, eating, playing with Karupin, or late for something," Nanjiroh answered. "By the way, have anyone of you seen a little boy blondie around?" Most of the members shook their head. "Those seishounen-tachi are late. Let's just start practice without them then. Sieshounen buchou, why don't you get them started? I don't think the non-regulars can stand my training. You can have the regulars do the usual or something. It's your choice."

"Hai, sensei. Everybody 3 laps. 1st years do 50 racket swings and prepare to pick up balls. 2nd years get in groups of 5 and practice serving. 3rd years and regulars prepare to have practice matches. 3rd years take the second half of the courts. Regulars take the fisrt half. Begin practice," Tezuka ordered and everybody began their laps.

The regulars and Tezuka were thinking, "Who did Echizen-san mean by 'seishounen-tachi'?" Nobody noticed that their new coach had his head in a "book" but under there was a hidden treasure, a magazine. Soon everybody finished their laps and were doing their practices. 15 minutes after everybody had finished their laps and were do their practices, the gates of the courts opened. There stood a boy bending slightly forward with his hands on his knees, panting.

Oh who's the boy? Could it be Ryoma? An OC? Fuji Yuuta? ( i don't know where he came from) Atobe Keigo? ( he wouldn't do something so 'plebeian-ish') Marui Bunta? (did his sugar run out?) Let's have a game! If anyone who guesses right, I'll post up the next chapter. TeeHeeHee! Just kidding. I gotta be mean to do that. But take a guess anyways. I really wanna know who you think who it is.

1:Ohayou- good morning

2:Koukou- high school (A/N: I was gonna make up new names for the schools but I got lazy. Anyways, it's simpler sticking to the names you are familiar with.)

3:Nya- Eiji tends to say this alot. Makes him seem like a cat.

4:Bento- box lunch

5:Kouhai- underclassman (usually used in schools or workplaces for a person's rank)

6:Mamushi- viper

7:Momoshiri- peach butt

8:Sempai- upperclassmen (usually used in schools and workplaces for a person's rank)

9:Ochibi- shorty/little

10:Masaka- No way!

11:Buchou- captain

12:Hokuto-located in Oshima, a subprefecture in Hokkaido prefecture (.org/wiki/Oshima_Subprefecture)

13:Sensei- referring to a teacher, doctor, or someone who is experienced in their field of work

14:Seishounen- means something along the lines of young boy

15: -tachi: referring to many (For example, sempai-tachi means more than one sempai)

Please write a review. Criticism is encouraged. & remember to say something about your favorite pairing so I could have a decision to have what pairings will be in the story. & who the mystery boy is. R&R!