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Different Yet Same

Chapter Nine

~The Pirates~


After their victory over the Rykers, Snow Kids next opponent were the Pirates, and right now that was where they were headed to. Momo was sitting in the corner with her legs tucked underneath her and with a blanket covering over, a soft pillow behind her back as she made small chat with Tia and Mei until the latter decided to go and sit beside Jock who was sitting opposite of them, with Ahito and Rocket on either of his sides.

Momo wasn't surprised, after the movie night she had with her best friend, cousin, and twins she learned from Micro Ice that apparently Jock now liked Mei. She was sad for her other best friend, and did anything she could to help lift his spirit at least a little bit.

"I still can't believe how prepared you are for these travels" Tia noted with a laugh causing Momo to break from her thoughts and join.

"I don't know I guess it's just cause I travelled a lot, and found a way to keep myself more comfortable in case I haven't slept the night before or so" She explained casting a quick gaze to Thran and Micro Ice who were amazed with Callie's new robot.

"I'm guessing you haven't slept last night" Tia said with a sigh.

"I couldn't I guess I was excited for today" Momo told her with a sheepish smile.

"What are you two up to?" Rocket asked as he walked to them and took a seat beside Tia.

"Just chatting, did you know that your cousin hasn't slept last night" Tia told him.

"Hey, I told you I was excited, and even though my insomnia is not as strong as before I still have some sleepless nights, but at least I have more energy than before so I'm fine" Momo shoot back as she went back to reading.

"What are you reading?" Micro Ice asked as he took a seat next to her, followed by Thran who pulled Ahito with him.

"Just some recipes I would like to try out" She answered as she lifted her head and noticed everyone but Jock and Mei sitting with her, she glanced at the pair who was too into their conversation to even notice her, "So are we all still on the we hate D'Jock club?" She asked with a smirk.

"Pretty much" Tia answered and she giggled.

"Just checking"

"Well it really wasn't fair what he did, Micro Ice is his best friend, and you don't do that to your best friends" Thran piped in and Momo nodded with agreement as the rest of them did.

"Don't worry Micro, she is crazy not to go for you, and once you find a nice girl she'll be sorry" Momo said patting his knee.

They chatted for some more time before everyone else went back to doing their own thing, Tia and Rocked talking, Ahito sleeping, Micro Ice and Thran playing some game and she was still reading recipes.

After some time Momo stopped reading and just looked at the tablet in her hands as she though, it was weird that D'Jock would do that to Micro Ice, he was his best friend. Surely he wouldn't do such a thing, he didn't even like Mei, always saying that she's selfish and mean, but why would he be so close to her now. Or was he really that kind of a person, but she choose not to believe that for now, not until she knew what exactly was going on.

Not long after, they were joined by some pirates, who took them to their final destination where the game was to be held. Since the location of the match was always kept secret until the last minute, but she didn't mind, they seemed nice enough especially for pirates.

When they got settled she learned from others that the rooms looked exactly like they did when they played against the Rykers. Momo silently always admired pirates, sure they were mostly in trouble, but they also went on all these adventures it must be awesome, but she could never do that. Not just because her dad would kill her, but she also knew she probably wouldn't keep up with their always on the run lifestyle.


"Okay M spill" Tia started as she entered her room, "How come you always get a room for yourself and I share with Mei?" She asked with a sigh as she threw herself onto the bed.

Momo who was currently sitting in an armchair close to the window looked at her best friend in amusement, "Well T, I guess it's a perk of being a coach's daughter" She answered honestly with a shrug, "I mean if you want we can share, I wouldn't mind"

"I know you wouldn't"

"So what brings you to my humble abode?"

"Mei invited Jock over, like they didn't talk the whole ride here" Tia informed her with a sigh causing Momo to laugh.

"Well you know you are more than welcome to stay here as long as you'd like"

"Thanks M"

"No problem T, so I couldn't help but notice you and my favorite cousin chatting before, care to share what about?" Momo teased.

Tia blushed before taking one of the pillows and throwing it at the girl who just laughed easily catching it, "He is your only cousin" Tia said, "And no, I don't care to share" Tia added as she stuck a tongue out at her best friend causing her to laugh harder.

"Whatever you wish" Momo said.

The teo hanged out for a bit before the boys joined them.

"Wait since when did my room became everyone's hang out place?"Momo asked as she laughed.

"Since you have the best beds" Ahito answered in a yawn before he fell asleep on her bed, while Micro Ice sat down by the foot of the bed, and Rocket and Thran sat down in two armchairs by the window while Tia remained on the bed.

"He's not wrong you know" Tia added as she stretched.

"Well I'll give you all the contact of my supplier"

"That's a good idea actually" Tia said making everyone laugh.

"Excited for the game tomorrow?" Momo wondered looking at her friends.

"You bet, we've got this" Thran said first.

"I think it will be easy but we can't be too relaxed" Added Rocket as Tia agreed with him.

"What about you Micro Ice?" Tia asked.

"I guess, but you guys all have the Breath except me" He answered with a sigh.

"Hey" Momo started, "Don't worry I have a feeling you'll get it soon" She said with a smile.

"I agree, you shouldn't worry" Thran added.

"So guys what did you do before you joined the team?" Momo wondered.

"Well" Rocket started first "As you know I helped dad in the flower shop, nothing much except that, I mean I was either doing that or practicing in the cave"

"I was usually snowboarding with D'Jock, or we met up with Thran and Ahito and watched games or such" Micro Ice said.

"Me and Ahito didn't do much, he mostly slept and I either played games or worked on something"

"I was usually stuck at home with my nannie, which was boring because I was too old to have one, and other than that mostly took pictures of things or videos" Tia said with a shrug as she sat up.

"What about you Momo?" Micro Ice asked.

"Well If I wasn't traveling with dad I was on Wambas learning and stuff, nothing big"

"So you came to Akillian from Wambas?" Thran asked.

"Yes and no" She answered with a laugh.

"How so?" Micro Ice wondered.

"Well yes, in a way because I did spend a lot of time there before coming here, and no in a way that I was somewhere else right before I came here"

"Where were you?" Ahito asked.

"Genesis stadium" She answered.

"Really?" Micro said shocked, "What's it like there?"

"It's a lot different, I think the biggest thing lacking there is nature, I mean sure there is some but it's not like here, you are in a giant ship actually so no actual nature, but it's good, definitely not bad" She explained with a smile.

"You are coming with us if we make it right?" Rocket asked.

"Of course, like I told my dad, I'm coming and if it gets too much at any point I'm coming back here for a little while"

"Good, you're health is important" Micro said, "I mean who else is going to give us pep talks and treat us secretly when we don't want Aarch or Simbai to find out" He added and everyone laughed.

Suddenly the doors opened and Aarch stood there, "Somehow I knew you would be here" He muttered to himself, "Let's go everyone, time to get some sleep before the match tomorrow" Aarch said as it was already getting late.

"Sir yes sir" Micro Ice said as he saluted just as he stood up and helped Thran wake up Ahito before all the boys and Tia left leaving Momo and Aarch alone.

"We'll I guess this is good night, see you in the morning dad" She said as she gave him a hug which he returned and kissed the top of her head.

"Good night princess, sleep well" Aarch said as he exited the room with doors closing behind him.

She quickly got ready for bed as she changed to her pajamas, which were just some classic black sweats and black tank top before getting into the bed to try and sleep a little bit.


Around six am Momo was awoken by a loud noise which caused her to sit up in her bed and rub her eyes as she looked outside the window only to see a big rock moving towards the planet.

She jumped out of the bed taking her jumper putting it on and running into the room next to hers which was Ahito's and Thran's.

As soon as the doors opened she saw Ahito trying to wake Thran up, she grinned and quietly sneaked behind him before jumping on his back causing him to yelp and almost fall forward and her to laugh.

"Come on Thran you gotta see this" She said as she let go of Ahito and fell backwards with a laugh, he chuckled and continued to shake his brother.

"Can't you see that I'm the one who wants to sleep for a change" Thran mumbled sleepily.

"That's okay, but don't blame us because you missed a giant rock moving"

"What?" Thran asked confused as he opened his eyes to look out of the window, "What is that?" He asked as he sat up and Momo stood up pulling Ahito who was almost back asleep to the window.

"The stadium" Momo stated simply.

"The stadium?!" Thran yelled as he quickly got out of the bed and joined them by the window.

"How did you know that?" Ahito asked glancing at the girl standing between him and his brother.

"I've seen it before, also I heard stories" She explained and all of them looked out of the window just in time to see the rock separating to show the hidden stadium.

"This is so cool" Thran said in awe.

"I know right, well, since it's almost time to get up I'll go get ready for today, see you later boys" She said with a smile and a wave before returning to her room leaving the two boys to get ready.

Momo got dressed in black tank top, high waist black jeans, and baggy white jacket, along with black boots, she put her hair in a high ponytail and looked herself once more in the mirror before walking out.


Momo walked into the dining area for breakfast and saw Tia and Rocket sitting at the table and chatting, and Simbai, Clamp and her dad sitting at the other table. She waved to the adults and joined Tia and her cousin.

"Morning T and Ro, slept well?" She asked as she sat down.

"Hi M, Mo" Tia and Rocket said at the same time before Tia continued, "It was okay, it would be better if Mei hadn't spent hours just reading gossip and watching videos, she told her and both Momo and Rocket laughed.

"Well like you don't know Mei,but like I said you can always share with me, you know"

"I know, maybe I'll take you up on that offer sometime"

"You should, it would be fun"

"For you or her?" Rocket asked jokingly, "Sometimes you are worse than Mei" He added and both girls laughed.

"I wouldn't keep her up all night, I know to be quiet you know" Momo shot back with a smile.

"Morning" Three voices came behind her and she turned around and saw Micro, Thran and Ahito.

"Hi guys, join us" Rocket said and they did, so Micro took place next to Momo, Ahito next to him and Thran between his brother and Rocket, while Tia was on Momo's other side.

"So are you guys ready for today?" Momo asked as she took a sip from her juice.

"You kidding, I'm always ready" Micro Ice stated making the whole table laugh.

"Somehow I find that hard to believe" Teased Tia causing more laughter.

After breakfast, they had some more free time, so everyone spent it either packing or hanging out, and after all of their stuff was put on their ship they went to get ready for the upcoming match.

"Good luck on the field today guys" Momo told them after her dad finished briefing them, "And remember win as a team"

"Loose as a team" Everyone said.

"That's right, see you later" She said and turned around walking after the three adults.


"You always say that to them" Her dad commented once they were in their places ready to monitor the match.

"Well, everyone has their mottos so I thought this could be ours"

"That's great idea Momo" Simbai said making the girl smile.

After the first half the score was tie, Aarch and Simbai went to the locker rooms to brief them and Clamp was nowhere to be found so Momo decided to stay back and look at the stats during the half time.

When her dad and Simbai came back, Clamp was still not there, and apparently Micro Ice was also late as she heard her dad scold him.

"Micro Ice this lateness is inexcusable you better make up for it on the field" He told him over the ear peace, "And Clamp, where is he is everyone late today, had either of you see him?" He questioned.

"No Arch" Simbai said at the same time that Momo shook her head.

The second half started and it was going great, they were playing strong and Momo was impressed, whatever her dad told them, worked. She walked to the windows and saw Tia pass the ball to Micro Ice who received it easily and soon the familiar blue air appeared around him as he dribbled the ball around one of the Pirates players and shoot it towards the goal scoring.

"Wohooo" Momo cheered, "Told you Micro Ice" She said with a happy laugh.

It was almost the end of the game and the Snow Kids were now leading four to one, with both Jock and Micro Ice scoring a goal.

"Technoid in the house, I repeat Technoid in the house" A voice suddenly said, "Evacuate the stadium, code blue"

"Dad we gotta go" Momo said running to her dad.

"Meet at the ship, hurry up" He told the others and took Momo's hand going straight for the ship with Simbai right behind them.


"I swear I saw him the same as I'm looking at you two now" Micro Ice told Momo and Thran.

"Sony Blackbones, are you sure?" Thran asked.

"He's right Micro, I mean, you're telling us that you actually saw the Sonny Blackbones"

"What was he doing?" Thran continued with his question.

"That's what I don't get, it seems he had a meeting with Clamp"

"Sonny and Clamp?" Momo said confused, what would Clamp have with leader of the Pirates.

"You must have been dreaming Micro Ice, or maybe the Breath messed up your head" Thran told him.

"You guys really don't believe me" Micro Ice said defeated.

"It's not that we don't believe you, but what would Clamp have with him, that doesn't add up" Momo told him with a small smile as she patted his shoulder and stood up to go and sit beside Tia who was sitting across from them.

"Hi M" The girl said as she put down the article she was reading.

"Hi T, well this was an adventure" Momo said with a laugh and Tia joined.

"I agree, I mean who would have thought that we had to leave the match before it ended, I mean I barely had time to change" She complained making Momo laugh even more.

"I bet, but hey there's a story to tell our children one day" Momo said.


The rest of the trip back to Akillian was safe and uneventful, everyone mostly spend it chatting, reading, or playing games, or in Ahito's case mostly sleeping. Either way it was calm and everyone was happy with their win.

When they came back they continued with their training like their win never happened, because they still had three matches more to go, and there was no time for rest.

The next match was once again against the Pirates, but this time they came to Akillian for the rematch, Momo had no doubt that it would be another success of the team.


She was right, the game was slowly coming to the end, and they were leading with a score of five to zero, "This is incredible" Said Simbai, "We're at the end of the match and they're almost as fresh as in the beginning"

"Well Simbai, if you hadn't personally looked after their diet and cared for them.." Momo trailed off.

"Give yourself more credit child, you are also doing amazing with them, everything you make is pure gold, you are also a part of this" Simbai told her with a gentle smile.

Momo just blushed and smiled looking down at her hands as Simbai and Aarch shared a knowing smile.

"Ahito's the only one on medications, he sleeps so much that we're on the limits of what's legal" Aarch said and Momo frowned.

"That might be true, but lately he's been doing better" Simbai added.

The game went on, and just as Micro Ice scored a sixth goal for the Snow Kids, Momo noticed that her cousin hadn't got up after he collided with one of the players from the Pirates.

"It seems serious, I'm going to check it out" Said Simbai just as she sat up.

"No, let me" Momo stopped her.

"Are you sure?" The older woman asked her and Momo just nodded.

"I wouldn't be able to sit here still until I knew he was all right"

"Alright then, you go, I'll join you as soon as the game ends"

"Don't worry Simbai I've got this" Momo said confidently and waved as she ran off to check her cousin.

"I still can't believe how quickly she grew up" Aarch commented.

"They all do Aarch, she is a wonderful girl, you should be proud" Simbai told him.

"I am" He said with a smile.


"Hey Ro Ro" Momo said softly as she entered the medical room to see him lying on a bed on his stomach.

"Hey Mo" He greeted tiredly.

"Don't worry, it will all be okay, I'm here now" She joked and got working, first scanning his injury.

"There's a tear in your ligaments, they have been badly damaged" She told him once she got the results.

"Can you put the end of the game on?" He asked and tried to reach the remote.

Momo sighed and walked around him to the table, "I tell you that your ligaments tore, and you ask me to put on the end of the game" She huffed out but turned on the big tv behind them.

"Thanks" He said sheepishly and continued to watch the game, "To the right Jock, send it to the right!" He yelled but with no luck as Jock sent the ball to the left.

"Too bad he doesn't hear you" Momo started, "But relax Ro, there are only a few seconds left to play" She added.

When the game ended they heard Callie commenting how their next game was against the shadows, and how she hoped that Rocket would be able to play then.

"So what do you think Mo, will I be able to play?" He asked hopefully.

"It's serious, but don't worry, you know that both Simbai and me will give it everything we've got so you can be ready" She told him as she put a hand on his shoulder while he looked down defeated.

"Hey I want none of that, we'll work hard and it will all turn out okay, I'm sure"

He only gave her a smile as she wrapped up his leg and helped him to the locker room so he could wait on the team while she went back to talk to Simbai.

"So how bad is it?" Simbai asked as soon as she walked into the medical room.

"Torn ligaments, but with some care, and special training I think he will be good to play against the shadows, but he will have to take it down a notch for a day or two" Momo explained as Simbai looked over the scan results.

"I couldn't agree more, so stop doubting yourself child, now go and join them, I will tell your father the news"

Momo nodded and sent her a smile before going back to locker rooms to find Tia telling everyone to go, and stop bothering him and she just laughed.

"Congratulations T" She said happily giving her best friend a hug.

"Thank M" Tia said gratefully.

"I don't remember getting a hug for the victory" Rocket suddenly interrupted making the girls laugh.

"Alright, alright" Momo told him with a laugh and walked over behind the couch and wrapped her arms around his neck, "Better?" She asked.

"Much"

Momo and Tia helped him to his room after that and got him into the bed, where he fell asleep in minutes due to the pain killers and tiredness.

Momo was damping a cloth over his forehead as Tia came back to the room after changing her clothes, "M, the other are going to Planet Akillian to celebrate you should go with them, you deserve a day off too you know"

"I'm fine" She countered.

"I'm sure you're not, don't think I haven't noticed the new creams and other stuff, you've been working hard, go relax for a bit, I can take care of him"

Momo looked at her best friend with a grin, "Oh, well in that case I guess I'll leave you to play the nurse" She teased.

"Momo" Tia scolded, "He is hurt, we can't leave him alone" Tia said as an excuse.

"Sure, but you know he will be okay, right?" Momo told her as put a hand on her shoulder, "You worry too much T" With a gentle pat she exited the room and went to join the others.

"Don't I know it" Tia sighed and went back to where Momo sat only minutes ago and continued what her best friend was doing.


Once in the Planet Akillian they found a place to sit, Momo stayed down with the boys, while Aarch, Simbai and Clamp went upstairs. She was happy that now she had friends her own age and she didn't have to sit with the adults anymore. She loved her dad the most, but she was not interested in their conversations, so this was actually the best thing ever.

Hearing all of the people cheer for them always lifts everyone's spirit, and everything was always better, but now even Micro Ice and Jock seemed back to being best friends, and Momo was happy. Maybe now everything could go back to normal.

"Are we all ready to head back?" Asked Aarch once their evening was ended.

"Yes!" They all said.

"No" Momo said at the same time.

"What is it Momo?" Her father asked.

"I can't find my jacket" She huffed out with pick cheeks, making Aarch sigh and shake his head as the others laughed.

"Again, Momo, come on" Micro Ice said between laughs.

"Hey it's not my fault" She defended.

"No it's mine" Micro Ice confessed.

"What?" She asked confused.

"You mean this jacket?" He asked with a grin.

"Yes! Where did you find it?" She asked happily and went to get it but he held it back.

"I didn't" And with that he started running outside her jacket still in his hand.

"Hey! Wait, Micro Ice come back" She yelled as she ran after him.

"Let's go" Ahito said pulling his brother, "I want to see if she'll catch him"

"Yeah right, he does training every day, I doubt she's fast as him" Jock said following along with Mei while the adults were left standing back shaking their heads.

"Hey, there's Micro Ice!" Ahito pointed out at their friend who still had Momo's jacket.

"But where's Momo, we hadn't passed her" Mei said getting worried.

"Impossible" Thran mumbled.

"What?" Asked Jock.

"Look" He simply said and pointed to the Aarch academy where Momo was already waiting for Micro Ice.

"How, how, how did you?" Micro Ice asked as soon as he saw her.

"Easy, I'm really fast on my feet" She said in triumph as she took back her jacket.

"How can you run so fast?" Thran asked as they caught up.

"I'm small as he is, but I weight less, it's all in my favor really, and also I've been running every day for about ten years now" She said with a shrug.

"Wow" Ahito said in amazement.

"You are something" Micro Ice admitted.

"At least now we know never to race against you" Thran said making everyone laugh.

"You got that right! Now let's go in and I'll make everyone my famous hot chocolate"

The others cheered making her laugh as she held the door open for her friends before following them inside.

The morning after Aarch told them that no one could go outside, players and technical staff included, which meant they were on a lock down. That also meant that they were about to have intense training, all in preparing for their first out of two matches against the shadows.


Well here it is! Finally, I'm so sorry I didn't update sooner, exams were crazy and then I just took some time for myself. Anyway I hope you will like it, also my birthday is coming up, and I'm so excited, as always xD :D

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