Disclaimer: Even after much pleading, ransoming, and Online shopping I still cannot find anything that will allow me to own the boys. All I found were cute figurines. That are staring back at me now. –Smiles--

Notes: There is a mild crossover to a certain other anime. But it doesn't matter much. Although it'll be fun if you understood. XD

Chapter 4: And we "torture" them more….

"Shh! Yuko, be quiet." Arjuna whispered as they creep slowly into the darken apartment. Letting her eyes adjust to the darkness of the room, she quickly made out the direction where two soft breathing sounds could be heard. Tiptoeing towards those sounds, she made her way across the room...

'CLICK'

A bright flash of light startled Atobe out of his sleep. He struggled to see who it was, but something or someone was holding him down.

"What the heck is happening?" He thought.

"Keigo. Would you stop struggling?" Tezuka murmured, reluctant to me woken up by Keigo's fiddling.

"There's someone else in the house!" Keigo shouted, still struggling to get up but the snuggling hold Kunimistu had on him was too strong for him to break. Suddenly, he heard giggling sounds emitting from the now pitch black room.

"Wait a minute." Keigo thought, "I know that laugh."

"JUNA!" Said giggling female just continued laughing. In her hand held a tiny black camera.

"Wha?" Tezuka mumbled, still not fully awake. Sitting up and releasing Keigo from his arm, he reached for his glasses. "Juna? Yuko-sensei? What are you two doing here?"

"Well, Ju-koi is the one that suggested this."

"Awww...because I missed it last time. Though, this time it's better. Kyaa both of you look so cute when you are asleep!" Arjuna sighed happily, waving the camera about.

"ARJUNA ATOBE! You are going to give me that camera NOW!"

"Ne, ne Kei-chan. If you want the picture so much you just have to ask. I'm sure it'll be alright to print one for you." Arjuna smirked. "Well, I guess we got to go, see you tomorrow!"

With that the prankster dashed out of the apartment with her lover in tow. Leaving the two current residents bewildered and cursing the existence of one particular female.

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"Ju-chan. Stop running already. They never did chase us." Yuko called out. "Anyways considering their state of undress I don't think they'll chase us until here."

Arjuna grinned, although panting slightly due to the sudden run she had spurred. "Bah. I'm getting out of shape." She thought.

"It's so you. Well, better not exert yourself anymore. You're still injured you know."

Arjuna stuck out her tongue in reply. "Yes, mother."

"Mother? So I'm not your lover anymore?" Yuko asked slyly. "That means I won't be doing this anymore." Yuko replied, flittering her hand down Arjuna's neck in a very sensual way.

"Ummm...Don't stop." Arjuna purred. Yuko removed her hand. Arjuna pouted. Yuko gave her the I-know-what-you-want-but-I-won't-give look. Arjuna pouted some more.

"Mouu Yu-koi is evil. Very evil."

"Are? But that's why you like me isn't it?" Yuko asked earnestly

Arjuna giggled. She loved her Yu-koi's expression when she said that. Pouncing on Yuko, she whispered a quiet 'I love you' before grabbing her hand and walked on with a brisk pace.

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"Argh. Juna...She..she...argh dammit!" Atobe cursed as he viewed the photo he had in his hand. This is blackmail. Sure it is. He thought.

But, Keigo looked at the picture again. It was not a bad shot. Even if it was taken without his or Kunimitsu's consent. Sighing, he placed it in his own secret compartment in his room, he'll have to hide it but it will be worth the effort.

"Oh. And I gave that picture to Fuji Syuusuke and Yuushi-san too."

Bang. Both Tezuka and Juna winced in mock pain. Tezuka looked at Keigo hurt hand in sympathy, before processing what Juna had said.

Arjuna had never seen Tezuka's jaw drop so wide or fast before. "That shocked expression looks quite nice on him." she thought.

"Juna. Please tell me that you were joking."

"Nope. Not joking."

Tezuka was mentally thinking of ways to quickly silence Fuji. Maybe a couple of thousand laps should do the trick. Or maybe he should get to the root of the problem, he thought, throwing semi-murderous looks through his glasses at Arjuna.

"Don't worry. They won't tell. In fact, they wanted this picture in exchange for not telling."

"Juna. This is Fuji we are talking about."

"Oshitari ka? I'm not that afraid. Since he is a hopeless romantic anyway. But still...you don't give that picture to anyone!"

"Yuushi-san is a romantic? I didn't know that!"

"Don't try to change the topic!" the both frustrated guys shouted.

"Fuji. Of all people you HAD to give you gave it to Fuji." Tezuka mumbled under his voice. "Wait a minute. That will mean Fuji knows?" Tezuka asked startled.

"Well, Yuushi-san confirmed it for him. But I knew he suspected anyway."

"I am So DEAD." Keigo declared. Arjuna tilted her head in confusion. Why were they so afraid of Fuji finding out?

"Hey. Fuji-kun was okay with it. He promised to help keep a secret. And he also did wish you guys the best."

"You know what, Juna?" Tezuka sighed. "That's the most worrisome part."

"Ore-sama would go and buy a life insurance now. Plus get more body guards. Tezuka would you like me to get you some too?"

"I know Fuji. I'll say they would be of no use."

Arjuna watched the two discussed solemnly on ways to save themselves from the predicted Fuji attack. "Guys. Sometimes I'll never understand them." she thought.

"Ah wells. At least this would make things fun."

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At the next Seigaku practice it could be seen that Fuji was making obvious attempts to get near the Buchou. That itself was not something new after all, even when Fuji declared that he was dating Taka-san, he still liked to get near the buchou.

"Saa it's interesting to try get a different expression from our buchou." was his reason. Most of the time, Tezuka either ignored Fuji's attempts or just assigned laps.

However today was different. Tezuka-buchou was actually making an attempt to get away from our tensai. This includes giving a wide berth to the tensai during practice run intentionally and even making sure that he played solely with Echizen only.

"Tezuka-buchou." Ryoma asked when serving his twist serve.

"Yes?"

"Why are you avoiding Fuji-sempai?" Tezuka stunned momentarily and forgot to return the ball. Was he that obvious?

"Che. Fuji-sempai said he won't do anything, Buchou." Ryoma replied, returning Tezuka's rally. Tezuka remembered to hit the ball back this time.

"About what?" Tezuka asked as if it he was asking about the weather. He had just won the match, six games to four. Picking up the towel on the bench to wipe off his sweat, he and Ryoma walked towards the locker room.

"Your relationship with Monkey king. Ne, buchou, I'll would have thought that you'll have better taste than that."

How many people really knew? Tezuka thought. Thank god no one had overheard what Ryoma had just said.

Echizen eyed Tezuka's almost awkward behaviour. It was hard to spot but he could see the difference. Answering his buchou's unvoiced question, he replied.

"Only I and Fuji-sempai seem to notice. By the way, where is Arjuna?" Echizen asked curious that the Eiji-sque girl wasn't here today. Although it was Eiji-sempai who was whining that he was missing a supporter today that Ryoma noticed her absence.

"Ah. She had her own club practice today."

"Unya! What club is she in? Oh and what did Fujiko and Ochibi notice na?"

"Eiji-senpai!" "Kikumaru." Tezuka and Ryoma eyed each other.

"It's nothing." Eiji frowned. He hated when people kept secrets from him.

"Ah, Eiji-senpai was asking about Arjuna-san right?" Ryoma added, hoping to change the topic.

"Nya Hoi hoi. What club is Arjuna-chan in na Tezuka?"

"Archery." "Hoi?!"

"I'll let you know I'm not bad at it either. But so is Kuni-chan right?" Arjuna added in, her Archery supplies swung across her back.

"I haven't been practicing for a while now." Tezuka replied modestly.

"Tezuka knows Archery? That's interesting." The rest of the regulars had finished their matches and had come over to greet Arjuna.

"Kuni-chan's grandfather taught us. Although we were pretty much more interested in tennis back then." Arjuna commented. "Hey, I'll be having a competition in a week's time. Wanna come and watch? Its free entry anyway and I can book the place later and you guys can see Kuni-chan in action!"

"That will be nice." Fuji answered. "We should be free too since there is no competition next week." The rest of the regulars nodded in agreement, Ryoma just shrugged. Its not like he had any say in the sempai's plans anyway, he had learnt that his opinion on such matters would not matter at all. Constant exposure to a certain vile liquid has taught him well.

He too could not disagree that he was interested in this new development with his buchou.

So thus it was decided.

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It was silent. The regulars thought as they watched the final shot that the pair that was competing made. Archery competitions were none like the noisy, cheerful atmosphere of tennis. Of course, certain members of the Seigaku team were already fidgeting under the pressure of keeping quiet, but Fuji looked on interested. He had never tried out Archery before and therefore he was greatly interested in the sport. Tezuka just looked on intently, occasionally providing information on the match. Inui too had also seemed to have researched on the sport and was scribbling furiously away on his notebook.

"Arjuna. Score: 10, 9, 8, 5, 5, 4!" The announcer stated monotonously. Arjuna nodded, acknowledging the scores.

"Shizura. Score: 10, 9, 8, 5, 4, 4!" The other opponent nodded too to acknowledge her scores.

Arjuna sighed in relief. She barely managed the last shot but she won at least, by one mark. Well there is still the finals she thought as she shook hands with her opponent as the helpers went to remove and return their arrows. Keeping her bow and arrows, she moved to where they were watching.

"Saa it's an interesting game."

"Ahhh, I really have to practice more. I stopped when I started tennis."

"Nya but it's so quiet! And why did they announce the score in that way?"

Arjuna opened a can of drink that her teammate passed her. Taking a sip she answered. "The scores are always arranged in descending order, no matter which score you get first."

"Do you have any more rounds after this?" "Nope. After are the Field Archery matches. I'm not joining those." Looking at her watch she commented. "We should return here at five. I booked the indoor courts at that time. We will meet at the entrance at five kay? I have something to do first." With that Arjuna left the group and went to find her coach.

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The door to Atobe Keigo's room opened slightly, and an unknown figure slipped quietly inside. The person rummaged though one of the few drawers and picked out a single photo out of it. Slinking away quickly, the person left the room, with no hints that anyone had been in there, except maybe for the now "missing" photo in the perpetuator's possession.

"He will pay."

The next day, the head of the Atobe cooperation received a white envelope...but that will be something that will be breached when the time comes.

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"Its five already!" The Seigaku regulars rushed to the gate of the archery course. Arjuna waved at the incoming group. Beside her were Yuko and another teenaged boy with blonde hair locks and an innocent air that surrounded him.

"Ah, let me introduce. Yuko-san. Tezuka's and mine therapist. Oh and this is Omi-kun!" Arjuna stated, gestulating at the boy standing next to her. Omni bowed back. "He's here to help me practice. Omi-kun is one of the bestest in the sport."

"Arjuna. Stop praising me already." "Well you are the Japan's champion archer."

The Seigaku regulars stared at the young boy, he should be about the same age as they were and he's the nation's champion? Omi smiled back. "Ah I'm not that young. I'm 20 this year in fact."

"NO WAY!" Momo and Eiji shouted. "You look like 16! Just like us!" Omi laughed awkwardly. "Yeah, people tend to say that."

"Anyways let's go in already. Kei-chan is waiting for us."

"Atobe is here?" Fuji asked. Arjuna nodded. "Kei-chan knows archery too but he seldom practices. He's good though, as always."

Tezuka shot a look at Yuko, who shrugged and pointed her eyes at Arjuna's direction. Tezuka sighed. Thank god for his aspirins.

They reached the archery course and glanced inside. Someone had obviously set up the place for practice; there were spare bows in the corner and arrows for use. Also there were shikifuku-like uniforms for them to wear.

"Arh? You think I'll let you guys watch only? Nah. Why don't you all try it out?" Arjuna quickly instructed the rest of the regulars on how to set up the stuff. Some of them were abet apprehensive on playing while others (hint: Fuji) was ecstatic at the chance. Tezuka used the chance to slip off to get ready and to find Keigo first.

"Psst. Kunimitsu!" Atobe Keigo whispered from behind one of the trees in back court. "Arjuna didn't tell me your whole team was coming!"

Tezuka turned to see his lover dressed in a purple fuku trousers and white cotton top. "He looks positively more effeminate in that." Tezuka mused. "Although he is the only one that I'll know that ignores all tradition with a purple one of all cases." Secretly though, Tezuka didn't mind the purple. It was a nice colour and if he wasn't such a traditionist he would consider one. He looked at his black and white fuku that he had just changed into.

"Well, I didn't know you where coming either?" Tezuka answered in a question. "What is done is done. Just act like normal. If they find anything out, which if Arjuna is factored into this, is a sure thing, then let them be."

Atobe nodded at the sense of the situation. "Well if that's so, practice with Ore-sama?" Atobe stepped out from his hiding place and walked casually to one of the lanes. Tezuka followed behind.

"Kei-chan! You practicing with Kuni-chan? Well I guess so since you two are the only experienced ones here. Can you help the rest? Yuko you too. Omi and I are going to the opposite court to do some training first." Arjuna said in a rush, pulling Omi away from the group.

The regulars plus one Atobe and Yuko stared for a while then shrugged. They managed to make out what she said. Atobe just sighed slightly and set his bow again. Aiming at the board, he released his arrow in a smooth arc.

Which sailed and hit the dead center.

The regulars except for one Tezuka Kunimitsu looked on stunned. Yuko broke the silence.

"Well we did say he was good didn't we?" Suddenly there was a whoosh sound and another arrow "Robin hooded" Atobe's. Tezuka placed down his bow. Keigo smirked.

"As good as always, arhn? Want to have a competition?" Tezuka gave a slight nod as both of them readied their bows.

"Wait. Why not all of us join the competition? We haven't had one since the last billiard one." Inui suggested. The regulars shook their head vigorously. The horror, they thought.

"Ore-sama doesn't mind." Atobe stated. "Tezuka?" Tezuka just shrugged.

"Well even Atobe agreed. And Tezuka was not here for the last two times right? It's not fair to exclude him in our relaxation program." Inui replied. The regulars looked at one another. Well, it was an interesting aspect...

"So I treat that everyone agrees to the friendly match?" Not giving time for them to respond. Inui continued. "The rules would be the same. Those who missed the board would have to drink a smaller glass of my creation." Inui stated, bringing out two large glasses of reddish purple liquid with bubbles that emitted blue fumes when popped. "This time I call it Aozu Deluxe: Purple remix. Oh and if anyone retreats they have consume it first."

Everyone blanched at the sight. Tezuka tried to keep a straight face, but was failing desperately. Yuko thanked the gods and goddess that she had not thought of playing today.

Inui stated that they would be paired up. The Goldenpair were together, Inui Kaidou, Momo Ryoma, Taka Fuji and lastly Tezuka Atobe. However, Inui added that since Tezuka and Atobe had an advantage, they had to drink the juice if they shot outside of the inner blue circle, to keep things fair.

And so began the match.

(After a while)

"UWaaa" Eiji screamed as he looked on at the sight of his partner knocked out on the floor. Oishi was the second one to miss after Kaidou whose snake position of shooting didn't help at all. That caused him to lose his concentration and be the third one to receive the horrendous beverage.

Atobe just looked on in mental horror. Giving Tezuka a look that stated that his thoughts on Seigaku's madness, he prayed that he never had to touch that vile liquid, as he shot another arrow.

"Taka? Here." Fuji handed Kawamura a miniature racket he made since he knew (From the billiard incident) that holding an actual racket is a bit impossible to play.

"Hora Hora BURNING!" Taka released his bow with all his strength and the arrow went right to the center...

...and through the whole board. The rest gaped at the hole in the board. They could see all the way to the opposite of the road through the hole.

"Kawamura?" Inui held out the drink. "Huh? But I hit!"

"It didn't stay on the board." Taka sighed, bravely taking the drink. He was unconscious seconds later. Fuji was the next one to miss, weather he did it on purpose or not, no one knows.

"But he seemed to be okay with the current version of the juice." Inui thought as Fuji still stood after finishing it. "Or maybe not." He added as Fuji gracefully sat down on the floor and proceeded to faint, also gracefully of course.

Ryoma and Momoshiro looked at each other in horror. They HAD to win. (A/N: Although I think not...XD) True enough the next one to be out was Momoshiro.

Inui was doing a good job of calculation, the arrows were going alright but he forgotten the fact that this is not tennis. He missed. And down he went.

And then there were three.

Tezuka pulled the strings taut and was about to let go when a slight movement in the side (Read: A certain purple fuka) distracted his view. Needless to say, he hit the outer rim of the blue circle. To bad most of the regulars were unable to see the buchou's reaction. Ryoma wished he brought a camera though. Atobe just stared in trepidation at Tezuka's now limp form on the floor.

"Ah, just me and Monkey king left?" Ryoma smirked. Atobe returned the favour. He was going to win and somehow get his koi back to life again. Atobe was sure that it (The thing was too scary to be called food) had killed him. Repeating the practiced action of preparing his arrow, he aimed carefully.

"You and Buchou are going out right?" Atobe let go of the bow stunned. Cursing, he knew that the arrow would have missed the place where he had been aiming. True enough, it hit the edge of the target and bounced off. Glaring at Ryoma, the young tennis protégé shrugged.

"All is fair in love and war." Ryoma quoted. "As long as that thing (the juice) is far away from me." he added quickly to himself.

Atobe looked at the liquid. "How in the seven hells does he make such a colour?!" He thought frantically. Ryoma smiled at Keigo's almost scared expression. Oh how he wished he had a camera. Although, that makes him think that he was becoming another Fuji. Ryoma shuddered.

"Well, Loser has to drink. It's the rule." Atobe took a tentative gulp at the drink...and promptly fainted.

"I guess I'll be meeting you in heaven, Tezuka. Or where ever we land in." Atobe thought dramatically as darkness entered his sight.

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"Well I guess that's all for today." Omi sighed in content as he packed up his stuff. Arjuna nodded and tidied her stuff too. "Just keep up the practice and it should be alright for the next competition."

"Well. It's already quite a surprise to come this far. So you'll be leaving now?"

"Ken said that he was cooking tonight. Yohji and Aya are coming back for dinner too."

"Ah. Family dinner. I see. Well I guess you better get going. Say Hi to them for me." Arjuna said. Omi nodded. "And all of you stay safe kay?"

"As safe as we can get." Omi replied, smiling.

"Although the other side is rather quiet don't you think?" Arjuna added as they made their way back. Entering the other court, they looked on in shock at the bodies that were sprawled on the floor.

Ryoma looked up from the ponta that he was drinking. Yuko just pointed to the tellatale Inui drink on the floor. Arjuna grimaced.

"Ah, never mind them. You go on first. They are all right. Really. Just bad food ingestion." Arjuna explained vaguely to a stunned Omi. "Ah...Okay. Bye then." Omi walked away briskly from the weird sight.

Arjuna poked at the nearest 'body' which happens to be Tezuka. "How long are they going to be out?" Yuko shrugged. Echizen replied. "Last time it took about an hour or so. I think"

Arjuna sighed. Well, she could practice some more right?

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