Bokura: Alrighty so I am definitely in the writing mood and a wonderful plot somewhat popped in my head, there's a few holes here and there , but I'm hoping things will fall into place as I write. Plus not only that but I got to read the final chapter of Saiyuki Gaiden, gah it's so cute I just want to glomp it, especially Goku. But I probably shouldn't get sidetracked. I shall play some inspiring music aka "Why" by Ayaka and write about an anime that is not mine….

Kokoro Wo Hirai Te

Yuuri's POV

I glanced outside my apartment windows as the sunlight danced across my opened curtains. Letting out a sigh, the towel that I was using to dry my hair was thrown towards the laundry basket as I put on my uniform. Blue stripes were etched on white and a blue cap sat upon my black hair. I looked in the mirror and saw my reflection.

A smile showed on my face as my dreams were finally answered after all that practice day after day. I tucked a strand of my black hair underneath my cap so I would not have it hanging in my face as I played today.

'You can do this Yuuri. Just like the other times you've played. This should be no different, it's the same game, same rules……Just has a contract with them…and fans that are across the whole world…oh and it's on national television….NO! Can't think about that! Just deep breaths……'

My eyes closed as I relaxed and grabbed my things as I ran out the door, leaving the empty place behind to catch a ride with one of the teammates from my school. I sat back on his leather seat as his red Mercedes-Benz Convertible raced through the bustling traffic. Okay, so a part of me was praying throughout the entire ride that we would survive, but who said anybody had to know that?

"So are you excited Yuuri? It's our first big game! Man…to think just a year ago we were playing our senior year dreaming for this day." Itaki claimed as his brown hair swept back, his eyes covered by his sunglasses, but I could tell the excitement in his voice.

I gave a nod, but knew he probably wasn't paying attention so I spoke up. "Yeah, it's a dream come true."

"What's wrong? Ya nervous or something?" He glanced towards me as I gave a nod of my head. "Eh there's no reason to be! You are one of the greatest players out there ya know that? That's why they chose you! To think you've got the fastest arm in all the leagues, giving them a record speed from home plate to second base, they're calling you a prodigy."

I felt my face heat up as he kept giving me compliments. "Yeah, well I've got somebody to thank for that…." I gave a soft smile as caring brown eyes with brown hair appeared in my mind.

I guess I must have been out of it because the next thing I knew we were in front of the stadium and I could feel the butterflies fly around in my stomach. "Ugh…I think I'm gonna be sick…" I said holding my stomach, my bag in my other hand.

I felt a pat on my back as I watched Itaki walk past me and head for the stadium doors. I quickly caught up with him so I would not get lost, even though I've been here so many times on my own that I knew the place like the back of my hand. As I trudged through the dark hallways I saw a figure standing there , relaxing against the wall and as I got closer I realized who it was.

"Murata! I didn't know you'd be here! Don't you have classes today?"

"Eh, I figured watching my best friend play his first major league game was more important. Besides, I've got time before I have to go do something."

"You're the best!" I gave him a friendly hug and heard him laugh.

"Alright , alright. That's enough Shibuya. You should probably go get with the team before they start wondering where you disappeared to."

I gave a nod and started to run towards the locker room , waving to Murata before I left his sights completely.

'I knew I could always count on him.'

My heart started to race as I put down my catcher's mask and the batter from the opposing team began to stride over, his bat hitting his cleats to get the sand from the cracks out. I closed my eyes and tried to take a deep breath a I waited for him to get ready. My black eyes glanced over to see his position.

'Okay.. he's on the outside corner, further back….got it.'

My fingers spread to show a drop ball as my hand hit my left leg to show to go outside, further from the batter. I let a smirk play my lips as the pitcher got ready and threw a strike. As the pressure hit my glove I quickly threw it back and got ready for the next ball. I took notice of the way he scooted forward and automatically motioned to pitch on the inside. Next thing I knew the ball was headed towards the deep outfield.

"Wimp…"

I had to do a double take and I couldn't help but watch the batter run around the bases, only to have gotten called out as the left fielder caught the ball. The man slowed down in his running and took off his helmet to reveal a bald headed man , with a determined look. I took a deep breath and shook my head getting into position once again.

'Why am I suddenly thinking about them all again? It's been years since I've been back there……Why now?'

"You alright kid?" I looked up at the umpire who had , surprisingly, orange hair and blue eyes that stared at me with concern. I quickly shut my eyes and saw the older man, with deep black hair look at me. I just gave a quick nod of my head and I guess he took it as an 'I'm alright.' Since the next thing I heard come from behind me was a , "Play Ball!!"

The next nine innings went better than I could have expected, even though in the back of my mind I couldn't help but wonder why exactly things happened the way they did in the first few moments of the game. But all of it was pushed aside as our team got the first big win of the season. Like usual the whole team decided to go out to celebrate, and so we chose to hit one of the ramen shops in town, since some of us weren't old enough to hit the bars.

A fresh pot of ramen was put in front of me and on the count of three we all decided to see who could slurp it down the fastest. I didn't win of course, but I didn't expect to. I kept laughing at our pitcher , Hitsuya, since he kept chooking on it and caused some of the noodles to come out of his nose. Who knew that the people I would worship back then could ever be so relaxed?

When we all parted ways and Itaki took me home, I couldn't wait to go up and just take a bath. I stuck my keys in the old door and threw my bag on the ground, taking my shirt off as I continued my trek towards the bathroom. I opened the closet door and grabbed a clean towel and washcloth.

'You know I've never realized how much I would miss my old bath that I could just float in if I wanted….'

Quickly I slapped myself on my head to get that thought out.

"Alright Shibuya there is no more thinking about that!!!" I told myself determined and decided to undress the rest of me and sit down in the tub.

'But I do wonder how everyone is doing without me…I'm sure they're alright since it's been more than five years here, which means its been double the amount there…..maybe even triple….'

I closed my eyes and let out a sigh. Soon a mischievous smile flashed in my mind and I could feel my body swirling like old times down the water drain.

Bokura: Okay so I know I'm starting off rather slowly-ish but don't most stories that are more than a chappie long? Next will be Wolfram's pov I think…and to all those who have read my others and don't believe I can keep up wth this, I will prove ya wrong…I hope! I actually wrote down on my comp. What I want to happen in this story, so there is a lot of angst on the way! So review and you may just get another chapter soon ;)