I DO NOT OWN PRINCE OF TENNIS. I REPEAT, I DO NOT OWN PRINCE OF TENNIS.

"Is this it?" Oishi asked, looking at the enormous gate in front of him. The Seigaku members had the plan to meet up at the train station before going at Atobe's manor. However, due to sudden errands, only Oishi and Fuji were able to meet up.

Fuji took a few steps to reach the pillar of the gate and saw a golden nameplate with an 'Atobe' engraved on it. "Yes Oishi. This is the right one." Fuji replied, pointing his finger at the plate. Finally.

"Thank goodness, we found it. We've been wandering for half an hour already." Oishi sighed. Atobe's manor is located in the middle of nowhere. No bus stops were around. Not even a single car. A very private land, indeed. As expected of the Atobes.

Fuji smiled. He rang up the doorbell, waiting for someone to answer it. A husky voice, maybe a man from his 30s, answered. "May I ask who are you?"

"Hello. We are from the Seigaku Tennis club. Atobe invited us a few days ago." Fuji said. It was indeed awkward for them to be invited. They may be tennis rivals but they don't really have such bond for them to be invited in Atobe's party. He was indeed shocked to find Atobe roaming around their courts, looking for Tezuka.

-Three days ago-

Atobe stepped down from his limousine, looking particularly tired. As he entered the gates of Seigaku, a flock of girls surrounded him immediately. Saying 'Atobe-sama!' 'What are you doing here?' 'Are you lost?' They were screaming profusely causing the other people disturbance. Most of the girls thought he was dreamy. As for the guys, 'Just who is this guy?'.

"I know Ore-sama is good-looking so would you stop the screaming. And tell Ore-sama where the tennis courts are." Atobe mused, arrogantly.

A shy girl, with a long braided hair, approached Atobe. She was carrying a tennis bag, so he assumed that she was a member of the club. "The tennis courts are there. Walk a few steps and turn right." Atobe nodded, walking away from the hoard of screaming girls. He walked up to the courts, looking left and right. No sign of Tezuka.

"Fancy seeing you here Atobe." He turned around, finding a panting blue-eyed brunette. "Oh Fuji, good timing. I am looking for Tezuka." The brunette smiled, "Sorry, Tezuka left earlier, saying that he needs to run some errand at home. Would you like to leave a message for him?"

Atobe sighed. I guess Fuji would do. "Ore-sama is hosting a party at my manor this weekend. Ore-sama would like to invite you and the rest of the team."

''We'll go." Fuji accepted. As expected of Fuji. Agreeing to a party without the consent of his team.

-Present time-

"Very well. Welcome to the Atobe Manor. Keigo-sama is expecting you," the guy in the speaker announced.

A loud clash of steels was heard as the gates started to open up. Fuji and Oishi decided to walk up to the front door. Arranging themselves, Oishi knocked at the door. A guy, wearing a sleek black suit, opened the door. He smiled and welcomed them warmly. "Welcome. Keigo-sama is still upstairs. Please wait in the hall together with the other guests."

The two nodded. They walk up and found a huge oak door in front of them. Fuji turned the knob and opened the door. A fancy-themed party. Elegant lights, fancy wine fountain, an enormous cake in the center, expensive flowers as centerpiece. It's Atobe, after all.

"Hey, you guys!" Shishido, dress in a decent suit (without the cap), waved his hand at the two, with his doubles partner behind him. "Nice to see you, Oishi-san and Fuji-san," Ootori joined.

"Ah. Shishido and Ootori. Good evening." Oishi answered back. They chatted for a long time, mostly about tennis. The night continued to deepen but Atobe was yet to be found. They also met up with the other tennis teams. Rikkaidai, Rokkaku, Fudomine, Yamabuki, Shitenhouji, Jyosei Shounan, Higa Middle School.

"Where's the rest of Seigaku?" Shishido questioned.

"They need to run some errands. They'll be coming after," said the mother hen. "What about the other Hyoutei regulars? I haven't seen them all night."

Ootori laughed sheepishly, scratching his head with his right hand. He then pointed out his finger in a direction. "Mukahi-san and Oshitari-san are there."

The two players followed the direction given by Ootori. There they see the two doubles player, heavily making out in the corner of the room. 'They can't be serious' is what the two thought. (a/n: don't mind the other Hyoutei players.)

A young man clad in a tuxedo strode to the center stage. With a microphone in his hand, he announced that Atobe Keigo is entering the venue in a few minutes. True to his words, Atobe marched his way to the stage and gave a few greetings.

After a few minutes, Atobe stepped down and exchange pleasantries with everyone. Not long after, he saw his teammates and the rest of the Seigaku players who had just arrived chattering with each other.

"You lot seem to have fun without Ore-sama, ahn?"

Atobe Keigo is here. "Ah Atobe, nice to see you. Thank you for inviting us," said a certain tensai.

"No problem. Since it will be my last party and conversation with you people, might as well invite you all."

Everyone present nodded at him. Wait a minute. Last? LAST?! LAST?!

"Oi, Atobe. What do you mean by last?" said Shishido. His ears must be kidding with him. It may be the last party for them but saying that it will be the last conversation, something must be going on. The other tennis teams in the venue suddenly became interested in the conversation they were having so they scooted a bit closer to the regulars of Hyoutei and Seigaku.

Atobe sighed. Yep, he hasn't told them yet about what this party was all about. He just invited everyone in the party. "Ore-sama will be studying in a prestigious Japanese school in Europe. Ore-sama will be leaving tomorrow." It was a farewell party, after all.

Everyone was silent, except for the Hyoutei regulars. Most of them were in shock. Their captain will be leaving them. What will happen to the Hyoutei tennis team? It's just a few months away till the National Tournament. "Atobe-buchou, what are you saying right now?! What about the club?!" Ootori, being the first one to gain realization, fumed. The other tennis teams silently watched the Hyoutei tennis club members.

"I already talked to Coach Sakaki. Oshitari will be the new captain." Atobe, muttering a soft sorry, walked away. Sorry, I can't tell you the truth.

Everyone was shocked to see Atobe that way. Feeling the somber atmosphere as the night continued to deepen, the Seigaku members comforted the Hyoutei members. They had the same initial reaction when Tezuka announced that he will be leaving for Germany, though the difference is he announced it a little in advance.

Atobe didn't talk to the rest of the team until the party ended. He just bid goodbye (forever) and expressed his gratitude to everyone.

Goodbye Atobe Keigo.