Meet the Prince

The sky was dark as rain clouds rolled across the gleaming sun. A boy of twelve stood outside a large building, a plaque on the wall beside him shone in a dull gold, on it read 'Seishun Gakuen'. The boy pulled down the brim of his cap and smirked, his cat like eyes gleaming dangerously as he passed through the gates into the school grounds.

Momo was half asleep as he listened to the teacher drone on and on about something useless. He hated maths and couldn't honestly care what X and Y equalled. He yawned widely and took to staring out the window of his second floor classroom, ignoring the disapproving look from the teacher and Kaido who sat in the seat behind him.

He was about to close his eyes and doze off when a figure came strolling through the school gates. He watched the figure for sometime as it slowly began to get closer to the building. The strangers face was hidden behind a white cap and their clothes were not ones he recognised. A pair of black baggy trousers and a black t-shirt, a chain swung at his thighs and his wrists were encased in black bands.

Realisation dawned on him and he rose to his feet, keeping his eyes on the stranger that had come to a stop outside the training room doors. Momo watched as the boy looked about before opening the door and sliding in.

"Momoshiro, sit down this instant" snapped the teacher, Momo looked at her as if he had never seen her before.

"Sorry, but this is team business" he muttered hurriedly and practically ran from the classroom. The teacher just stood looking shocked before Kaido too rose from to feet and left the classroom. The boy in the green bandana followed the pounding footsteps of his teammate who appeared to be running in the direction of the school entrance.

The boy looked about the room with faint interest. The walls were covered in information, past wins and training schedules. One wall was dedicated entirely to newspaper clippings and he cast a brief eye over some of the headings.

Seigaku heading for the nationals

Seigaku takes the streets by storm

"Humph" grunted the boy before another wall caught his eye. Strolling casually over to it he looked carefully at the piece of paper pinned in the centre. In bold letters it read:

Club Tryouts to start Wednesday! All who wish to tryout write your name on the paper below and be sure to turn up at 3 in the outdoor arena.

And below was a long list of people who had already signed their names.

"Thinking of putting your name down eh squirt?" said a voice from behind him. The boy turned calmly to look at the boy who had appeared panting in the doorway.

"Hm" Muttered the younger boy and he began to walk towards the new arrival making as if to leave. A hand shot out and narrowly missed his face if he had not sidestepped out the way.

"How about an early tryout, huh kid?" taunted the black haired boy. They stared at each other for a moment when a hissing noise broke the silence behind them both.

"WAH!" yelped the taller boy and he dived into the room, looking over his shoulder angrily. "Geez Kaido, what the hell was that for?"

"I'll judge," hissed the boy in the bandana and he strode past them both and stood at the far end of the room, frowning at them.

"Made made dane" and the younger boy walked casually towards the centre of the room, dropping his bag as he went, until he was standing with his bare hands clenched and his knees bent.

Momo stood shocked before a grin broke across his face and he too dropped into his familiar fighting stance, his feet shuffling until he was in a more comfortable position. Momo and Kaido shared a look that did not go unnoticed by the boy and Kaido gave small shake of his head before calling.

" One set match! Momo to serve"

The words had barely left his lips before Momo had shot forward and aimed a punch at the boy's stomach. The boy twisted gracefully out the way, bringing his leg up to deliver a roundhouse kick to Momo's upper left thigh. Momo's hands flew down and blocked the attack, gripping the boy's leg he proceeded to turn and bring an elbow round, aiming at the boy's unprotected face. The boy dropped unexpectedly and Momo's own momentum caused him to fall off balance, letting go of the boy's leg as he fell. The boy took immediate advantage and drove his knee into Momo's torso. Though doubled over in pain Momo still managed to kick up with one leg and strike the boy across the face. They both fell apart, heaving and Momo rose shakily to his feet, wincing as he placed his right foot solidly upon the floor.

"Made made dane" said the boy again and he struck a fighting pose, no longer on the defence but the attack. Before he could make a move the Black haired boy yelled out.

"I forfeit!" Momo's arms were raised in the air in surrender and the smaller boy lowered his hands.

"Humph" he said again and walked away, grabbing his belongs as he went. He left the room in silence and shut the door behind him.

"Baka, he could have had you" Hissed Kaido, walking to stand beside Momo.

"He knew," whispered Momo, his eyes downcast. "That's why he went easy on me" Kaido looked at the boy sharply. They both turned to look at the closed door.

"Fshuuuuu"

"I know, scary"

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That was a little harder to write than the others. Ah well. Please read and Review