Mei's POV

I woke up the next morning bright and early for training. We had to be at practise in 2 hours so I had plenty of time.

As I was showering, my mind drifted back to Kenzie. I didn't get why she had suddenly appeared now, it didn't make any sense to me. I was finally happy with my life, I was 2 time Galactik Football Cup Winner, I had a boyfriend who loved me to death and the team were better than ever. I don't understand why Kenzie would decide to come and watch the cup matches, she has never cared until now.

When I was 15, she was all Mom could talk about. She used to be everywhere, her face was everywhere and she was all that could be talked about. Of course I only did it to make my mother happy and thanks to Micro-Ice, I was finally able to stand up to her. I was not going to let her control me any longer so we don't speak as much and frankly, if I hadn't stood up to her, I would still be that manipulative 15 year old I don't really want to remember myself as. But I guess some good came out of that, I got D'Jok. That's the only best thing, really.

I finished showering and I put on my usual outfit. As I was putting on my pink coat, my doorbell chimed and I looked over to see Tia waving at me as she sat down on her bed, she was all ready for training to. We always walk together to training.

"Mei, you're up early. I'd thought you'd still be in the shower." I'm not one for early starts, the only time I get up way before practise is when I have to wash my hair which takes forever. Tia is usually up before me.

I shrug, "I couldn't sleep."

"What happened? Did something wake you up?" Tia asked, I love how she's always concerned about me. Tia's been a very good friend to me and she's the only person apart from Yuki that whom I would consider a sister. They're my family. The Snow Kids are my family, not Kenzie.

"No. Just excited about the cup matches that's all." I reassure her. I could tell my voice didn't match my answer and I hoped she wouldn't dwell on this any longer.

"Me to! They're a few days away! I cannot wait." Tia tells me.

I smile as she laughs excitedly. "Me to, Tia. Me to."

We arrive at practise right on time. I was trying to go about my day as though nothing had happened, I couldn't lose focus now. We had the matches to think about.

Aarch said he wanted us to focus on ball control as we were facing the Shadows first and that was an important fixture. Artegor was no longer with the Shadows but every time Sinedd and D'Jok face each other, there are always room for surprises. It seemed like Aarch and Artegor had worked through their issues though. That's something.

Before I even knew it, practise was over and I was back in my normal pink attire. I wasn't really paying attention after Aarch finished his team talk and Micro-Ice started handing out free samples of his new drink Mice Delight.

"Guys, I wanted you all to be the first to try my new drink before I film the first commercial for it. I'm telling you, it's already in vending machines now." Micro-Ice started handing out cans to everyone else and I hadn't even realised until he was waving it in front of my face.

"Cmon Mei! Try some." I take a sip and give him a nod, complimenting the drink. It was nice but I wasn't really focussed on Micro-Ice's new drink and more what I was going to do about Kenzie.

"Are you sure it doesn't affect my footwork? I need my feet to do amazing on the pitch." Mark joked and Micro-Ice threw a pillow on him.

"Yeah, well... you try releasing a drink that everyone is going to love." Micro-Ice crossed his arms over his chest, obviously annoyed at Mark's joke as Mark and Thran just laughed.

"I thought they did already." The boys continued to joke with Micro-Ice as I received a call from Kenzie and I quickly moved towards the other side of the room to answer it.

"Mei, you can't avoid me forever." Her first response was.

"What do you want Kenzie? Haven't you got autographs to sign?" I replied annoyingly. I don't really want to see her or talk to her.

"I'm just curious to see how my little sister is doing. The cup starts in a few days, you're playing the Shadows." Holo TV has been swarming around the news that we will face the Shadows, much so that Aarch has had to do interviews already along with Rocket and D'Jok.

"Well don't be. I didn't ask you to." I roll my eyes.

"Mei, don't talk to your sister like that. She's only trying to look out for you." Of course my mother is with her. Why wouldn't they be together?

"Mother, I don't need her help. I'm doing fine." I tell her. I didn't really want to speak to my mother either, she was way to judgemental these days of anything I did. Like when I have to film a commercial or appear on Holo TV for an interview, she's always jabbing at me. I didn't need it.

"Mei, please come to lunch with us. It would be great to catch up." She wants to catch up now? My mother always picks her moments. The wrong time considering I don't have anything to say to her or Kenzie.

"I can't, Mother. I'm busy." I end the call before they could protest and walk over to Tia.

"Are you okay, Mei?" She asks me, smiling. "Micro-Ice's drink is really good. I had yours, hope you don't mind."

"No, it's fine." I brush it of and smile. "Tia, do you want to go out for lunch?"

"Sorry Mei, that's sounds great but maybe later in the week. My parents are finally in Akillian and I want Rocket to get to know them properly. You can ask D'Jok, he doesn't seem to be doing anything." I wanted D'Jok to spend time with Sonny. I didn't have to burden him or anyone with this news about Kenzie's return.

"Oh, well I hope you have fun Tia." I tell her and we stand up. "I hope your parents forgive Rocket for what happened."

Tia smiles, confidently. "I hope so to." We hug and she then leaves with Rocket. Most of the team were pretty much hanging out in the training faculties which was pretty normal after a training session.

The boys were still teasing Micro-Ice as they walked out and I followed reluctantly as I didn't want to be alone in there.

"Mei, wait for me." D'Jok runs up to me and starts to follow my pace. "Why are you in such a hurry?"

"I'm not. I thought you would be spending time with Sonny that's all." I tell him.

D'Jok shrugs and wraps his arm around my shoulders. "Of course I could be doing that but Dad's had to cancel last minute so I'm free to spend the day with you."

"That's sweet." I lean into his side.

"Great. Can we start with lunch, I'm starving."

"Sure." I agree.

When we arrive at the restaurant, I immediately spot Kenzie and my mother. Seriously? I just wanted to enjoy lunch with my boyfriend without worrying about anything else.

"Mei, is that your mother?" I was hoping that D'Jok hadn't seen her but he had.

"Oh yeah. What a coincidence." I say sheepishly.

"Maybe she had the same idea as us." I shrug and pick up the menu to choose my food.

"Aren't you excited for the cup matches to start? I can't wait to face the Shadows." D'Jok exclaims.

"I am." I agree with him. "It's a tough match to start with though."

"We'll be fine, we're the Snow Kids remember?" I smile. The Snow Kids could do anything.

"Yes, yes we are."

D'Jok excuses himself as he goes to the restroom leaving me still eating.

I am suddenly interrupted by my mother and Kenzie sliding into the booth we were sitting in.

"Mei, you have avoided us all night. I thought you would be happy that your sister is back." My mother cuts straight to the chase.

"I'm sorry I'm not as happy as you are Mother but we haven't seen her in 8 years." I tell my mother, gesturing to Kenzie.

"Your sister is trying to support your career. You should be grateful that she is here." Me and Kenzie haven't always been close. Ever since we were teenagers and we were modelling, we just grew apart as I hated it and she loved it.

I didn't want to have this conversation. I didn't want to speak to my mother about the same thing over and over again.

I've been distant with Kenzie ever since she left and it's always been like that, I idolised her at some point but that was before she turned into a diva. Of course I was just as bad with my manipulation but not to that extent.

"I'm just trying to build bridges which is why I've got tickets to your first game against the Shadows." This is what Kenzie does. Spur of the moment.

"I don't care-"

"Mei," Mother interrupts me with a stern look.

"Mom, it's okay." Kenzie tells my mother who is clearly angry about the way I was speaking to Kenzie. "All I'm asking for is a chance."

I sigh, reluctantly giving in. It wouldn't be so bad to give her a chance. She's my sister, after all.

"I'll think about it." Kenzie smiles and I watch as both my family members leave me alone once again.

D'Jok returns shortly after. "Hey. Sorry I took so long. Dad wanted to talk to me."

"It's okay." I smile at him, I was tired now.

"Are you ready to leave? We have practise again tomorrow morning." I agree and with my hand entwined with D'Jok's, we walk out of the restaurant.

I was pretty silent as we made our way back to the hotel. I was thinking about my conversation with my mother. I didn't know what to think yet about Kenzie but all she was asking for a chance and it would be selfish of me to turn her away.

I was pretty much ready to go to sleep when we arrived at my door.

"Mei, are you sure you're okay? You seem very distracted." D'Jok asks.

"I'm good. Just thinking about a lot of things." I reassure him.

"Don't stress about the Shadows match. We'll be fine." I nod and D'Jok squeezes my hand before hugging me. I try to hold my doubts as I hug him back.

"I'll see you tomorrow, alright?" I nod and smile as D'Jok kisses me.

"Okay." I agree. "I love you."

D'Jok smiles, "I love you to."

I watch as he walks away and I smile to myself before walking into my room.

Tia was in bed, watching Holo TV.

I proceed to get ready in the bathroom as she speaks to me.

"Mei, did you have fun today? I'm sorry I couldn't have lunch with you."

"It's okay," I reassure her. "D'Jok and I went to lunch."

"That's good." Tia replies before yawning. "I'm so tired."

I walk out of the bathroom in my pyjamas before settling into bed.

Tia turns of the TV and sighs comfortably.

"Goodnight Mei."

"Goodnight Tia."

I fell asleep instantly.

A/N: We're back, guys! Hope you enjoyed this chapter. I've been trying to add more aspects of Mei's family situation before they leave for the Shadows Archipelago but there's still more to come.

What do you think will happen next? We're just getting into things so I want to know what you're favourite moment is of all 3 seasons in Galactik Football?

Thanks for your amazing support in the first chapter, I'm happy you all like it.

-MEI-D'JOK