Thanks for the feedback. I will try to write longer chapters. Enjoy this one for now.
This is bad, very bad. A broken ankle wasn't what they needed right now. It might cost them the cup. The next match is with the Pirates and they are doing extra training to be prepared. They can't do otherwise, can they? With Tia resting while Mark is replacing they hope for the best. Simbai told them she needs a couple of weeks for her ankle to heal, a couple of more to be able to train and take her place back in the team.
''Do you need anything?'' Rocket asks and places a pillow under her injured leg. The whole team is sitting at the couches watching holo-Tv, old matches with the Pirates.
Tia shakes her head in response.
''No, thanks'' he nods at her, takes his place behind her on the sofa and she rests her head on his lap.
The rest of the team move their eyes from the TV to them and back without commenting, glad to see them together once again though. When Rocket left the team and joined Netherball Tia was devastated, everybody could see it and after she beat him in his own game and he returned, they were distant with each other. Less talk, less them.
Nobody said anything.
''Look at their moves, their tricks, how they pass the ball'' Rocket instructs them ''They might come up with something new, so we'd better be careful'' he says. They listen to their captain's words, as always.
''Yeah, and with Tia injured and Mark in it will be a bit harder this time to win the match'' D'Jok quickly turns his gaze to his team mate ''No offense, Mark''
''None taken''
Some chuckles are heard in the room as Aarch comes in.
''Having a good time I see'' he comments.
''Hello sir'' Tia greets him.
''How are you, Tia?''
''I'm fine, sir'' she replies.
''Good. You should go to your room and get some rest'' he turns his attention to the others ''As for the rest, Clamp is waiting'' he waved them off and left.
Micro-ice pats his knees and stands up ''Time to train''. Mei puts down the magazine and Thran nudges Ahito with his elbow.
''I will see you later?'' Rocket asks.
''Sure, but could you bring me my crutches. I would like to go to my room'' he helps her turn around and place her feet on the ground before he grabs the crutches from the side of the couch and hands them to her.
''You sure you're fine?'' he asks again, concerned at how her face pales as she gets on her feet.
''Yeah'' she offers him a smile ''Score a goal for me, will ya?'' she kisses him on the cheek and then she's gone. Walking out of the room into the hallway. He follows in his way towards the holo-trainer.
That's when he sees her crumple to the floor.
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