Disclaimer: I do not own any works of the Kingdom Hearts series or Final Fantasy characters or any video game/anime/manga or whatever characters that may appear in this story. Some of the characters I've made up but that is it. No copyright intended, just some cool fan fiction inspired by the game!

Chapter 9

Why is Luca so huge? I can barely make it to see a friend at rehearsals!

Aiden swiftly ran passed Lenne fan goers in the town.

"Aiden, Aiden!"

A small voice peeped.

Aiden stopped and turned around. A small girl, with two blonde pigtails looked up with deep brown eyes.

"Can I have your autograph?"

Aiden kneeled down and patted the little girl's head.

"Sure."

He smiled and took the pen from the little girl's hand gently while signing the signature upon the paper's belly.

"So you're good with kids now?"

Aiden looked up and smirked.

"Well if it isn't Tifa Lockhart?"

Tifa laughed heartedly. She pushed back her dark brunette hair with one finger and her red eyes sterned.

"Yeah, yeah. Just stopping by to tell you I'm going to be in town for a couple of days. I've heard lately Luca has been having some dark activity going around the premises and I'm on guard to see what's out there."

Aiden expression widened as he crossed both arms.

"Are you serious? What kind of dark activity?"

Tifa put a finger on her chin and responded,

"The police have not confirmed it yet, but sightings of stolen goods and illegally unlocked buildings have been reported. Since the concert is today, the criminal may find it to be a venerable position to attack whatever or whoever it wants."

Beep…Beep…

Tifa checks her pink pager and nods at Aiden.

"Good luck!"

Aiden says.

Tifa starts running and replies,

"Thank you!"

The Blitzball pool deck is filled with boys complaining and stretching their muscles out from the overexertion of the laps.

"Tidus…Why did I let you drag me into this?"

Sora frowns and rubs his muscles, feeling sore.

"It was SUPPOSED to be an experience for us men to do bro. Shake it off!"

Tidus snaps at Sora and shakes his head. The Blitz ball stadium doors unlock and Aiden rushes towards the pool and nods at Rikku. The boys are set up into teams to oppose one another during the game. Sora jumps in the pool first along with the other boys going against Tidus' team. Aiden blows the whistle to begin the game.

Blitz off!

The game starts 0 to 0 and works its way up to 9 to 4. Tidus' team is by far stronger than the others.

An Al Bhed boy kicks the ball to Tidus.

Tidus is surrounded by Sora and his team trying to capture the ball from Tidus. Tidus grinned and used a special kick that landed the ball straight into the goal.

Score: 10 to 4

Sora checks the score standings and begins to focus directly on Tidus.

Tidus captures ball from player Mericco.

Sora devises a plan among his teammates to capture the ball from Tidus. He sets four team members to one side of the goal and two in the middle across from the other goal. That way they can block both Tidus and his team members from capturing and scoring the ball into the net. Sora motions a signal and attempts to grab the ball from Tidus.

Tidus swims strongly against the current.

Tidus pushed Sora against the water.

Sora retaliates and pushes back.

Tidus glares at Sora.

Tidus passes ball to teammate Jordan.

One of Sora's teammates blocks Tidus' pass and grabs the ball.

Jooj nails a scoring pass towards the goal net.

The goalie starts yelling at Sora's team and passes to the other boy for the beginning serve.

Score 10 to 5

Sora checks the score board again and holds up a victory fist.

Within an hour of the game the boys are down to the tied score 15 to 15.

Tidus wipes the water sweat from his brow and stares at Sora.

Sora stares back and doesn't smile.

"Last game!"

Aiden yells from the pool deck.

Sora nods and starts the serve kicking it to Jamal.

Jamal swims against current to score goal, but is tackled by opposing team member.

Jamal grabs his stomach and narrows his eyes at Merrico.

Merrico grabs ball from Jamal and swims against current to make a goal.

Three of Sora's team members block Merrico.

Merrico is tackled by Sora's team and Tidus happens to grab the ball.

Tidus swims quickly, dodging the other two team members…

Sora tackles Tidus for the ball, and succeeds.

Sora kicks the ball straight into the goal net.

Score 15 to 16.

Sora and his team cheers at the score while the opposing team rushes to the surface of the pool. Sora and the others follow.

"Good job guys, Hope you all enjoyed the experience. Remember, next time you come to Luca, you can sign up to become a real Blitz ball player."

Aiden smiled and looked to Rikku.

"You guys were awesome! Sorry about the little…harsh exercise…technique thingy…"

Rikku replied frowning.

"Aghh…"

The boys said rubbing their backs and legs. Aiden directed everyone outside of the Blitz ball stadium to the locker room and closed the large doors. Within the locker room Tidus hasn't said one word to Sora.

"Tidus…"

Tidus looks up at Sora and glares then continues to drying his spiky hair.

Sora steps in front of him to get his attention.

"Tidus!...It was just a game man, talk to me, please!"

Sora begs as Tidus stops drying his hair and looks into his eyes.

"Hey bro, I understand. It's just…"

Tidus turns to the side of the green locker and plays with the paint.

"It's just?"

Sora kneels down so Tidus could catch eye contact.

"My dad used to be harsh with me in Blitz ball. Every morning, evening, and night, Blitz ball was like my everything. My dream still to this day is becoming a world pro Blitz ball player. If I got a trick wrong, he would tell me there I go, messing up again or don't even try you'll never get it…"

"But, your better than that Tidus! You'll be great out there, you almost whooped me and…"

Sora interrupted and stopped letting Tidus continue.

"Just losing a game for once actually felt good. Good to know that it's ok if I lose, and will try again harder in the future. I know I can be harsh at times, and I apologize if I do. I just really get into being the best at everything, it's what I feel born to do."

Tidus looks up at Sora and smiles.

"'Sides, losing to a best friend is even cooler. Oh… Ah!"

Tidus looks up at the lockeroom clock.

"It's concert time! We need to get seats!"

Sora smiles and nods at Tidus. Both of the boys rush out of the locker room on their skateboards whipping in and out of the crowds towards the Concert stadium.

"There it is!"

Sora points.