Disclaimer-I do not own Inazuma Eleven. I have no copyright to the franchise.

Author's note-This is my first Inazuma Eleven Yaoi stories, this will the starting to a long story consisting of romance, suspense and drama... A story of how two best friends become lovers and deal with problems and risks that threatens their newly found relationship and friendship, this the first part of three part story, so enjoy... (Note: I will be using the character's English dub names, because it's easier of me to remember)

Prologue

When two close friends, bound by their love for a game and their strong friendship begin to fall love, they decide to keep their relationship a secret from their friends and family as they worry that they would be rejected for falling in love with each other. But soon emotional and social issue occur which will put their friendship and their relationship to the test when one does something that break the heart of the other changing their lives forever!

Chapter 1: The Holidays

Day 1: Sunday 19th December 2010

Time: 14:15pm

It that coming near that time of year again, Christmas time, the time for giving and holiday spirit, there was a peaceful snowfall of the small town of Raimon as it was covered in a blanket of snow and ice, the sun had been block by the clouds on this winter's afternoon. Kids were playing in the snow, making snowmen, having snowballs, shopkeepers were selling hot goods and Christmas gifts, people were all bundled up in warm coats, scarf and hats, greeting each other.

A young teen with familiar golden white spiky hair wearing an orange jacket, blue jeans and a fiery patterned scarf was walking a road with cool smile on his face. It was Alex Blaze, the star striker for Raimon 11 and Inazuma Japan Teams. It had been a few months since the Inazuma Japan won the world national football tournament and named the champions, they returned home as heroes and soon after graduated from Raimon Jr. High, and had started at Raimon High School along with his friends.

Alex was a bag containing a bunch of gifts for his friends and family, he was really excited, after all the touring around the world, this was going the first special Christmas with family since his sister accident. Actually he was going to spend this Christmas with some of his team mates, his dad had organised the whole thing which really surprised him at first, and his father had really changed after seeing Axel's performance at the world tournament, he being happy for change after so long...

So Axel was on his way to invite to his closest friend and his family to his home for the holidays...

(Axel's Thoughts)

''This is gonna be great. This will be our first Christmas as family again after so long...'' he thought to himself as walked down a familiar lane of houses

''I wonder if he'll wanna come over for the holidays. He'll probably have plans with his family, still can't believe father suggested this? He has that effect on everyone he meets... Mark'' he thoughts continued as ended in front of a familiar house bathed in Christmas lights and decorations

Axel walked up the steps of the house and was at the door, he knocked it two times and waited. He heard the latches of the door unlock and it slowly opened to reveal his friend and star goalkeeper Mark, he was wearing a green T-shirt with a lightning bolt, wearing his usual orange head band and blue jeans and yellow socks. He had his huge typical grin on his friend happy to see his friend, Mark greeted Axel and led him into his home, and they both took a seat on the sofa as Axel placed his bag down and looked around to see the decorations and the Christmas tree with football decorations on it (Typical Mark) Axel thought to himself as he smiled.

''Nice Christmas tree Mark, I really like the soccer ball decorations'' Axel said with laughter

''Thanks, my grandpa and I finished it yesterday, I think it's really great. So how your holiday been so far, how's your dad and Julia been?'' Mark in happy and cheerful tone

''There good, Father's been working but he'll be home from the 23rd till Boxing Day, so for now me and Julia have been decorating the house for Christmas'' Axel said explaining his family's plan for the next week

''Sounds great Axel, so what brings here anyway'' Mark said wondering why Axel was here

''Well... I wanted to ask if you were doing anything for the holidays, apart from Christmas Day with your family. I was wondering if you wanted to spend a few days at ours for holidays?'' Axel said inviting Mark to stay over the holiday

''Wow, really you want to stay at yours for the holidays? That sounds like fun, I'll still be able to be here for Christmas Day. Yeah I'd love to!'' Mark with joy and excitement

Axel looked at Mark with surprise, just then Mark's mother and grandfather walked in, they had got from Christmas grocery shopping...

''Mark were home, Oh hello Axel! Merry Christmas, what brings you here this afternoon'' Mark's mother asked after greeted Axel

''Mom! Axel invited me to his family's house for the holiday, it's only until Christmas Eve. Can I go?'' Mark said before Axel could said a word asking his mother he if spend the next four days with his friend

''I'm not sure Mark? This is the time of year that you spend with your family'' his mother said thinking about letting Mark spend the few days at a friend's house

''Oh sweetheart, let Mark go with Axel! It's only for four days and he'll be home for Christmas Eve. What harm could it do'' Grandpa said persuading his daughter to let his grandson go

She looks at him then looked at Mark, she smiled gently

''Oh... Alright you can go Mark, Just make sure you behave yourself at Axel's home. And make sure your home on Christmas Eve by 10am sharp'' she said with a smile and a stern tone

Mark's face lit up with his usual excited face, he looked at his grandpa who winked at him. Mark gave him his usual smile then he turned to Axel and then looked at his bag...

''Hey Axel, what's in the bag?'' Mark asked his friend with wonder

''Oh? These are just some gifts for everyone, I'm making a few stops'' the spiky haired teen said as opened the bag and took out a yellow wrapped gift with lightning patterns on it

''Is that for me?'' Mark said with a smile pointing at the present

''...Yea... Yeah, it is. It's just something from me to say... Thanks, thanks for being my friend and getting me to play soccer again Mark. I don't think if didn't meet you, I would ever play soccer again... so thanks'' Axel said with a little blush of embarrassed thanking his friend for encouraging him to play the game he loved so much

''You don't have thank me Axel, if it wasn't for you and the team we wouldn't have made it so far and won the championship'' Mark said a little embarrassed with hand scratching his head with a smile

Axel smiled, and then he saw Mark's hand reached out to him. He looked at Mark who had that determined smile on his face, Axel smiled back and took Mark's hand as a sign of their strong bond of friendship. Mark's mother and Grandpa looked at them, anyone could tell that these two were the best of friends, so would even say there like brothers, nothing could break their bond...

(20 minutes later)

Mark was wearing blue jacket with a football pattern and a green scarf with a lightning bolt, he was wearing his grandpa's old goalkeeper gloves, he had bag pack filled with clothes, and food and some football stuff. He said goodbye to his mum and grandpa and left with Axel to his house, there were walking down a snow-covered road, the snow was still falling...

''So where we headed now? Back to your house'' Mark asked his friend

''Not yet, I was gonna invite Jude, but he's busy with his dad and Celia family. I saw Xavier earlier I asked him and he said he'll come for two days. Shawn's in town so I'm on my way to the field to see if he's there'' Axel said explain that Xavier and Shawn were his other guests

''Okay that sounds great, it's too bad we couldn't invite everyone'' Mark said with an excited look

The two continued walking down the road until they reached the practice field. There they saw their Hakuren transfer friend, Shawn wearing a light blue jacket, jeans and his brother's scarf. He was sitting on a bench alone with a small suitcase, in his thoughts, he eyes were pale with sadness, he was emotionless as the snow fell on him undisturbed from his traces. Mark and Axel walked over towards him, Axel placed his hand on Shawn's shoulder and Mark kneeled down in front of him...

''Shawn? Shawn? Are you okay, what's wrong'' Axel asked his friend with a worried look

''Shawn, it's me and Axel? Are you alright'' Mark trying to snap Shawn out of his trace

''... I was... thinking about Aiden again, I'll be fine'' the bluish grey haired boy said in a quiet tone, he took a deep breath and stood up and greeted his friends with a faint smile

A few minutes later the three boys were walking down the same road to head into town

''So Mark, how's your holiday been so far?'' Shawn asked his friend

''It's been really great, it's the first Christmas I'll with my grandpa so it's gonna be awesome!'' Mark said in his usual upbeat tone

''That sounds really great, I'm happy for you and your family. What about you Axel?'' Shawn said with a gentle tone

''It's just really been me and Julia for most of the days, my father will be off from work on Thursday. Anyway I wanted to ask while here in Raimon for a few days, would you like to stay over at mine's for the holidays'' Axel said offering Shawn to stay over along with him and Axel

''Really? OK I'd love to, that sounds like fun, and I haven't really got anywhere else to stay here in the city'' Shawn said with a excited tone as he accepted Axel's invite

''Great, now all we need is to find Xavier and invite him, then will be all set!'' Mark said as he placed his arms around Axel and Shawn's neck standing in between them

The two smiled at him and they continued on their walk. Later on the three had arrived at the shopping area of Raimon to see if they could find Xavier. The whole place was completely covered in Christmas decorations and people buying and selling gifts and other products. It was really festive with all the people in good spirit...

''Hey Mark! Axel! Shawn! Long time no see'' a familiar voice shouted from behind the trio as they turned around to see their red hair friend Xavier, the former captain for Genesis, wearing his casual clothes with his friends, three of the five former aliea academy captains: Jordan from Gemmi Storm, Bryce from Diamond Dusk and Claude from Prominence.

They had some bags with gifts, food and presents, Xavier and Jordan greeted their team mates from the Inazuma Japan team...

''Hey Xavier, Jordan long time no see, Bryce, Claude nice to see you guys. We've been looking for you'' Mark said greeted the former aliea captains with a smile

''Yeah we just here for a few days, we came here to pick a few things for friends back home while were here'' Xavier said with his usual cool tone, while Bryce and Claude were arguing behind them about something pointless

''So anyway Axel invited me and Shawn to stay at his place a few days, and if you guys haven't got a place to stay you guys can come and stay there until Christmas Eve'' Mark said inviting the four boys only to Axel's place without his permission while he stood there dumbfounded by Mark's offer

''Wow, really? Well if it's okay with Axel of course will get our stuff and meet you there'' Jordan said in a shocked but thankful tone

''Yeah... Its ok, we have enough rooms for you guys if you're willing to share rooms'' Axel in a slightly annoyed but calm tone

''I'm not sharing with this guy'' both Bryce and Claude said with their arms folded and their backs turned away from each other

Mark, Axel, Xavier and Jordan just started laughing at the pair, as the day progressed on. Hours later after the sunset Axel, Mark and Shawn arrived at Axel's home, it was a modern luxury house with five bedroom house with a huge garden and in a quiet area. Axel unlocked the door and the trio entered the interior of the house, without warning Axel's little sister rushed in from the kitchen and jumped into her brother's arms...

''Welcome home Axel! I'm really glad to see you big brother'' she said in a happy cheerful tone as Axel held her in his arms, she saw Mark and Shawn

''Hi your Mark right? And your Shawn, it's nice to see you guys again!'' she said in her warm cheerful tone as she took both each of their hands and lead them into their living room with Axel following

Their entered the living to see Axel's father finishing the last decorations in the living room, they saw a 7ft Christmas tree fully decorated with at least eight presents. The doctor got off the ladder and greeted his son and his friends, Julia rushed to his side and took his hand, and he had smile on his face...

''Nice to see again Mr. Evans and you must be Shawn, it's a pleasure to meet you'' Axel's father said in a sophisticated tone as he shook both Mark and Shawn's hand

''I'm gonna get them settled in their rooms father, will be back in ten minutes. Oh I have four other friends coming over father, if that's okay?'' he said in normal tone and he then turned to Mark with a slightly annoyed look who gave him a nervous smile

''Alright... if your friends don't mind sharing a room each there welcomed'' his father said in a calm tone

''Thank you father... Come on you guys I'll take to the rooms'' Axel said leading his friends upstairs to the rooms

End of Chapter 1

Hi everyone, hope you guys like my story so far, I'll be updating more chapters in the week. The romance between Mark and Axel/Endou and Gouenji will progress more with each chapter. Will have yaoi scenes in later chapters but now everything is progressing further in the story.

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