Chapter 3
"Ok," Aarch turned to address the anxious and excited crowd. He winced slightly as he put most of his weight on his bad leg. He leaned down briefly but stood up straight again as a pain shot through his back. He was defiantly getting old.
"Everyone has done extremely well and I assure you that selecting the players was a very difficult decision."
Jaina rolled her eyes. "Just get on with it."
"Hey Jaina." Lucas, the son of Micro-ice who lived on the same street as them, walked over to stand next to Jaina.
"It's about time, you've been talking to my brother's all day," Jaina said with a grin.
"Sorry," Lucas apologised with a weak smile, "You did really great, I bet you'll get on."
"You were good," Jaina nodded approvingly, "I'm sure you'll get on as well."
"Yeah. I hope my dad won't mind. You've always been a better striker than me."
"But you're a good goalie and not half bad at defence," Jaina pointed out.
Lucas smiled, "I take after my mum."
Aarch coughed, silencing all the whispering.
"Anyway, everyone, meet the new Planet Akillian team!"
Everyone turned to gaze as eight pictures appeared one by one on the screen. The faces of two brunette girls appeared, then the face of boy with dark blonde hair. Jaina grined as her face appeared next. After her came a pale boy with dark blue eyes and messy, jet black hair, then Ryland and Brandon. After a brief pause, Lucas was shown as the final member of the new team.
Aarch stood up straight and again faced the crowd. Some beaming, most of them looking miserable and disappointed.
"The new team members will be expected at Akillian stadium at nine sharp on Saturday morning. You will begin your training with your coach the following day" With that, he turned and left.
