Episode 7: The Snow Kids vs the Wombas. The fallen star.

(in the room with the big TV)

Rocket's note was passing from hand to hand. Tia was sitting quiet. She still couldn't believe that this was really happening.

''But why did he leave?'' said Thran ''It just doesn't make any sense at all!''

''I can't believe him, who does he think he is, leaving us in a moment like this!'' said Micro Ice.

''You left us for the pirates too, remember'' said D'Jok.

''It's not the same!'' said Micro irritated. Tia was trying to hold back her feeling but at one point she let it out.

''Why... WHY DID HE LEAVE!'' Mei and Yuki sat close to Tia and gave her a hug.

''Don't worry... I'm sure he has a good reason for going this'' said Mei with a soft, calming voice.

''I hope so...'' said Tia with tears coming down her face.

Ahito, who was silent until now, said to himself ''Yes he does...''

''Did you say something?'' Thran asked looking at his brother.

''Ah? No, no, I didn't say anything'' Ahito answered quickly and went back to sleep. In fact he wasn't sleeping, he was thinking...

Ahito's flash back...

Ahito was going down the hallway when he saw Rocket coming out of his room.

''Hey Rocket! What are you doing here, training has already begun. You better hurry if you don't want to make Aarch mad''.

''I'm not going'' answered Rocket.

''And where are you going then?''

''I'm going for a walk, ok!'' said Rocket trying to avoid any farer conversation.

''With this bag? I don't think so...'' said Ahito pointing at the bag that Rocket was carrying, ''...and besides, you're not the type of person who'd miss practice just to go for a walk, is something going on?''. Rocket knew that his 'leave silent' plan had failed.

''Ok...'' said Rocket ''...see I'm leaving!''

''What do you mean, why?'' said Ahito shocked.

''There are some very dangerous people who are after me and if I don't do as they say they are going to hurt Tia''.

''What..? Who? We have to tell to police!''

''No, it's too risky. Please don't tell anyone about what I just told you!''

''Don't worry... I won't tell'' said Ahito not sure if what's best to do in this case.

''And one more thing...'' said Rocket putting his hand on Ahito's shoulder, ''... please look after Tia for me''.

''You can count on me!'' said Ahito with an encouraging voice...

end of flash back...

( a couple of hours later)

The entire team was gather in the training room.

''OK everyone, I know that Rocket's decision left all of us shocked but we can't let that distract us...'' said Aarch trying to bring some spirit into the team ''...if you want to defend the cup you have to beat the Wombas tonight and you can't let anything get in your way!''

''Yes, lets go out there and show Rocket what a big mistake he is making by living us!'' said D'Jok.

''I'm sure that sooner or later Rocket will come to his senses but until then we're going to have to do without him'' said Aarch ''Mark, I want you to take his place. Do you think you are ready to do out on the field?''

''Sure coach!'' said Mark glowing. It was his time to shine. At last!

''D'Jok, you will be our captain again'' said Aarch handing over to him the red band.

''But wait a sec, didn't I give it back to Rocket?'' asked D'Jok.

''I found it in Rocket's room, right next to the note'' said Tia.

''Oh...''

''Well never mind, it's time'' said Aarch ''Go out there and win!''

''GO SNOW GO! GO SNOW GO!'' Everyone got up and left the room with determination in their eyes, well almost everyone. Tia was looking less concentrated then ever. She was just about to follow her teammates when she was stopped by Aarch.

''Tia, I need you to be strong. I know it must be really hard for you but I know you can do this. Do it for Rocket'' said Aarch looking at the girl.

''I'll try my best,... for Rocket'' she said and continued on to the field.

(on the field)

The two teams were arriving at the field and the crowd was going wild.

''Welcome sport fans! Tonight we present to you the Snow Kids- Wombas match. As you all know we've see these two team compete in many occasions'' (Cally Mystics)

''Yes, Cally, but we can away aspect for them put up a good show'' (Nork)

''I can see that the Snow Kids are missing someone''.

''Yes, Ahito isn't among the team, but it's understandable after his collapse in the last match''.

''No, Nork, I was talking about Rocket''.

''You're right, he's being replaced by Mark''.

''Well, no more time for chats. LET THE GAME BEGIN!''

The ball went in the ear and D'Jok was the first one to reach it. He passed it to Mark who kicked it to Micro Ice. Micro on the other hand didn't waste any time and began running against the Wombas goal, but the first attempt to score failed when the goalie caught the ball. After spinning it on his finger like he usually goes he kicked it to Lune Zeara. Seeing Yuki in goal the Wombas decided to trick her the same way they did it before but being to busy trying to pull off their plan they didn't noticed Thran who took the ball away centering it back to Tia. Twenty minuets later the score was still 0:0. Both of the teams were putting up a good fight not letting the other take the lead.

''This is getting ridicules. We are just running around like crazy'' said Micro Ice.

''I know, we have to do something about it'' said D'Jok.

''Less talk and more concentrating in the game'' said Aarch from the control room.

A womba holding the ball passed between D'Jok and Micro living them staring at him not knowing what to do at first.

''CONCENTRATE!'' screamed Aarch making the two jump back.

''Sorry coach''.

The womba was joined by two for his teammates. It was the perfect time to try to do their play again. They managed to go pass Thran and Mei. The three were now only a few feet from goal.

''Yuki, watch out!'' screamed Thran.

Yuki was looking very nervous. She couldn't see were the ball was going because it was moving too fast. ''No, I'm toast'' she thought but the wombas' next move made her remember. She recognized what they were trying to do and she wasn't wiling to let it. One of the three jumped making it look like he is going to kick. Yuki didn't pay much attention to him because she knew that the ball wasn't there, it was in the feet of the other womba who was waiting at one side of the goal.

''You can't trick me twice!'' she said kicking the ball away from the unsuspecting womba.

''GREAT!'' screamed Mei. The entire stadium was amazed.

''Nice job Yuki!'' said Aarch. The ball was now flying hight in the ear. Mark jumped up after it but before he reached it a womba got in the way and kicked the ball with all of his strength against the Snow kids goal. Yuki was too far away and the net was practically empty.

''NO!'' screamed Micro Ice and Mark. It looked like it was in for sure but at the last second Thran managed to block the shot. The siren went on marking the end of the first half.

(a couple of minuets later in the looker room)

The snow kids were relaxing on the sofas drinking water.

''That was a very good first half. Thran, Yuki you're going great, keep it up!'' said Aarch.

''Thanks coach'' said the two together.

''You know the Wombas every move but unfortunately so do they. If you want to beat them you have to change strategy'' said Aarch.

''Hey what if we try the technique from practice the other day, you know, the one where we switch the moves'' suggested Mark.

''We can give it a try'' said D'Jok.

(meanwhile)

Sinedd was walking down the street passing between the multitude of people when he stopped in front of a big TV that was showing some of the moments from the first half of the match.

''Some day D'Jok, I'm going to beat you!'' he said to himself.

''Well until that day comes how about...'' said someone who was standing right next to Sinedd. It was Ben.

''Who are you?'' asked Sinedd ''You want an autograph or something?''

''No, but I have something that might interest you...'' said Ben with a tempting voice, putting his hand over Sinedd's shoulders like they are best buddies.

''I'm listening''...

(back on the field)

''Welcome back to the second half of the Snow Kids- Wombas match. The two teams have shown us that they are both worthy of winning''.(Cally)

''You can say that both of them are really determent to win'' (Nork)

The Snow kids decided to try out their new technique. The first ten minuets passed fast and still no score. Despite that Mark was all over the place. He was playing like a one man team.

''Wow, Mark is really fired up today, maybe he wants to make up for all the lost time'' (Nork)

The ball was flying in the ear and Tia jumped to get it. She kicked it to D'Jok who head strait against goal. The defenders were ready but D'Jok used Rocket' spin confusing them and finally scoring.

''GOAL BY D'JOK! And what an amazing performance by the snow kids captain! This takes them in the lead fifteen minuets before the end''

The Wombas weren't looking very pleased. The ball was now flying in the ear strait at a womba who was ready to receive it. Mark got in the way and took the ball away kicking it back to Micro Ice. The womba who was near Micro was getting really pissed off. He ran after him and in order to get the ball he pushed Micro making him lose his center of gravity. In the fall Micro Ice hurt his led really bag.

''Ah! It hurts!'' he said holding his led. Everyone stopped. Lune Zeara, one other womba and D'Jok came to help.

''What the hell's gotten into you!'' said the womba pushing his teammate.

''FALL! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! The Wombas usually play clean!''

(in the control room)

''Dame Simbai, how is he?'' asked Aarch.

''It's not broken'' said Simbai ''but its best to pull him out''.

(back on the field)

The rescue card arrived in a second. D'Jok helped Micro get up and climb on to the card. The robot ref sight a red card and a free kick for the Snow Kids. Mark got the honor. Using the breath he kicked the ball in the right corner and the goalie couldn't do anything to stop it. A few minuets later the siren went on. The match ended 2:0 for the Snow Kids.

(in the looker room)

''That was a great game everyone. I'm very proud of all of you. Mark I see you've improved a lot, keep it up!'' said Aarch. At that moment Simbai walked in the room.

''How's Micro Ice?'' asked Mei.

''He's fine, with a little rest and some ice bags he'll recover in no time!''

''Glad to hear that'' said Aarch.

''Where is he now?'' asked Thran.

''He is in the nursery with Ahito''.

''Lets go say hi'' suggested Mark.

''Ya lets go'' said the rest.

''I'm going to bed if you don't mine'' said Tia and left the room.

(in the lab)

Clamp was working late when Dame Simbai came to see him.

''Do you have the test results yet?''

''Ah..? Dame Simbai it's you'' said Clamp ''Yes, I do have them''

''And is there something wrong?''

''I can't even believe it my self...''

''What is it?'' asked Simbai worried from Clamp's tone.

''Ahito still has the meta flux in him!''...

...

And THE END for episode 7. Hope you like it^^. Please excuse me if you find any grammar, spelling or other type of mistakes.

EPISODE 8: THE SECRET

(In an A story Simbai is going to tell Ahito about his condition and Rocket and Sinedd are going to check out the Sphere. In a B story Mei is going to find out she has some competition.)