THE PRINCE OF TENNIS

Summary: The regulars of Seigaku, Hyotei, Rikkaidai and Fudomine are in for a big surprise. R&R.

Disclaimer: I don't own POT.

The regulars of Seigaku, Hyotei, Rikkaidai and Fudomine were all surprised when they were all invited to Kawamura Sushi Restaurant by Ryosaki-sensei and Sakaki-sensei. The school year had just begun and they had about four months until the national tournaments. They all talked excitedly amongst themselves wondering why they were there as they waited for their coaches. They all quieted as soon as Ryosaki-sensei and Sakaki-sensei entered.

"Hello, it's good to see that you all could make it" said Ryosaki-sensei.

"Ah, we have a very important announcement to make then we can eat" said Sakaki-sensei.

"In four months the national tournament is going to be held as you all know, but this year it's going to be different" said Ryosaki-sensei.

"They are splitting all the teams up into four blocks. Seeing as your four teams are the four seeds in the tournament, you're all going to be put into different blocks" said Sakaki-sensei.

"The reason for this is because this year there in going to be an international tournament and the four best high school teams will be selected for this competition. The winner team from each block will be selected to participate" said Ryosaki-sensei.

Everyone got really excited about the tournaments now. The started talking amongst each other about how cool it would be if they could be the ones to represent Japan.

"Sensei, could you please explain the rules of the tournament to us?" asked Tezuka.

"During the international tournament, the four teams have to work together as one team. During the doubles matches they will choose the partners randomly so everyone needs to be able to work together. The four teams will be representing their country, not their schools. That's why the tournament is going to be held a month after the national tournament is over" said Sakaki-sensei.

"We want you to represent Japan that's why we decided to send you to a training camp for the next four months to improve your skills and learn to work together. We already arrange for you to have private tutors as you will be out of school for that amount of time. All we need are you parents permission. Your trainers are expecting you next Saturday, which is a week from now" said Ryosaki-sensei.

"Who are our trainers?" asked Atobe.

"I don't even know who's going to be training you. They wanted to keep it a secret from everyone. Ryosaki is the only one who knows since she's the one who arranged it" said Sakaki-sensei.

"You'll find out when you get there. Here's a bit of warning, they're very strict. You better be prepared to go way past your limits" said Ryosaki-sensei.

"All we have to do is get our parents permission and then we'll be home schooled and go through hellish training for the next four months. Sounds simple enough" said Oishi.

"Not for the next four months, for the remainder of the school year. After the national tournament in four months, you'll be heading to America to train some more before competing in the international tournament. I hope you're all fluent in English" said Sakaki-sensei.

Everyone nodded in agreement, now even more excited.

"Ok, let me make a list of all the regulars to pass on to your trainers. Then we can eat" said Ryosaki-sensei.

Seigaku

Tezuka Kunimitsu (Captain)

Oishi Shuichiro (Vice Captain)

Fuji Syuusuke

Kikumaru Eiji

Kawamura Takashi

Inui Sadaharu

Momoshiro Takeshi

Kaido Kaoru

Hyotei

Atobe Keigo (Captain)

Oshitari Yuushi (Vice Captain)

Akutagawa Jiroh

Shishido Ryou

Muhaki Gakuto

Ootori Choutarou

Hiyoshi Wakashi

Kabaji Munihiro

Rikkaidai

Yukimura Seiichi (Captain)

Sanada Genichirou (Vice Captain)

Yanagi Renji

Yagyuu Hiroshi

Niou Masaharu

Marui Bunta

Kawahara Jackal

Kirihara Akaya

Fudomine

Tachibana Kippei (Captain)

Kamio Akira (Vice Captain)

Ibu Shinji

Ishida Tetsu

Sakurai Masaya

Uchimaya Kyousuke

Mori Tatsunori

Fuji Yuuta

"Ah Yuuta-kun, I'm surprised to see you on Fudomine's team" said Ryosaki-sensei.

"Well, I didn't want to deal with some of my sempais again so I chose to go to a different school. Aniki told me to come to this one because it would be better for me" said Fuji Yuuta.

"I prefer him to be with someone I trust instead of someone who would hurt him for the sake of winning" said Fuji Syuusuke.

"I see. All your teams have eight regulars and are all first and second years. There isn't anyone new on that you'll have to learn to coordinate with as you all know each other pretty well. Now all you'll need to learn is how to work with each other so that you'll be ready for any match ups" said Ryosaki-sensei.

"Make sure and get those slip signed by your parents as soon as you can. The bus will be leaving form here at 10am. Don't be late. Not let's eat" said Sakaki-sensei.

"I'll sign Takashi's right now" said Kawamura-san as he brings out the sushi.

He then signed the permission slip before continuing to make sushi for everyone. He heard the whole conversation, so he knows the importance of the training camp. After Takashi graduated from junior high, he encouraged him to continue to play in high school. He hasn't regretted his decision seeing how happy Takashi is when he's playing with his friends.

"Tezuka, where's Echizen. Is he coming back to Japan soon?" asked Sanada.

"How do you think he'll feel about missing this tournament?" asked Kirihara.

"I doubt he'll feel left out about missing out a high school tournament as he's already conquered all four grand slams. And being the youngest one to ever do so" said Yanagi.

"I doubt that Renji. Echizen always had the most fun when he's paying amongst us" said Inui.

"You'll haven't given Tezuka a chance to answer. So Tezuka, how's the brat these days. I'm curious as to what he's been up to recently" said Atobe.

"He wouldn't tell me what he's been up to recently. All I know is that he's planning to come to Japan soon. He said we will definitely see him when he does. He also sent me some pictures" said Tezuka taking out the pictures and passing then around.

"He's grown. He's around Fuji's height now" noted Inui.

"Nya, I can't call him ochibi now" pouted Kikumaru.

"He also grew out his hair, it now reaches his back" said Fuji.

"Echizen sure has changed. I guess we'll see exactly how much the next time we meet him" said Ryosaki-sensei.

The others nodded and went back to lunch. They spent the rest of the evening talking about what to expect during the training camp and who their trainers could possibly be.