A/N: Hello minna…I hope you don't mind. I felt that a lot were waiting for the next chappery ne? Gomen a trillion times. You know how a student like me revolves around the school right? Well, I'm trying my very best to update and write…
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Tennis no Ohjisama. I just want to write what I imagine for so long.
PAIRINGS (Possible ones): not yet decided…well…as the story goes on, pairings might just appear…Actually, Fuji here is the only one interested to Yukimura…
GENRE: As of now, I still can't find where I am going to put the tragic event. But, I'll just inform you.
Note: I also made my own characters…to be able to get to know them, read on.
italics: thoughts
italics and bold: place, day and others
bold: flashbacks
By: --YukimuraSetsuna--
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CHAPTER NINE: Replicas and Obstacles
Countless thoughts keep on come-and-go out of Seiichi's mind. He doesn't know how to tell the other regulars about the "legends" that Koru-san has been talking about. Right now, he's been bugged by the regulars.
"Nya, nya, Yukito…tell us about that!!" Kikumaru said in excitement.
"…" Seiichi remained silent.
Suddenly, a tall, slender body figure that looks like Seiichi's and was alike to Seiichi appeared before them.
"Seiichi, coach Kanzaki is waiting for you since yesterday. I think you should see him now." After that, the boy exited coldly.
Fuji cold glared the guy then turned over to Seiichi, knowingly that he has a crush on him, and he had to stand for it, "Who was that? As if he was just talking to a normal kid."
No one knows except from the Rikkai guys who the guy was. In an honest matter, that was Ryoma's and Seiichi's cousin and that guy has a twin – fraternal twin to be exact.
"…" Seiichi can't answer. His mind was preoccupied with consequences if he tells them the truth.
"Nya, that's so rude of him!" Kikumaru blurted.
"I agree with Kikumaru-san," Saeki said, "He should treat Yukimura like that."
"Ah," Tezuka remarked with a nod.
"…" still, Seiichi remained in stoic, silent form. But, he hasn't lost his cool yet.
"That guy should learn manners you know." Mukahi said towards Oshitari.
Oshitari eyed Mukahi, "Why are you telling that to me?"
"Because you can read minds right? You can know what good lesson is fitted for that bastard."
"WHAT?! OSHITARI CAN READ MINDS?!!!" Everyone screamed aloud, seems like breaking all the windows
Mukahi covered his mouth for few seconds then talked again, "I didn't say anything. I said that he can determine what that bastard thinks through his movement then he can know what lesson would be appropriate for him."
Some of them believed at Mukahi's explanations some are not. But, the thing of the manner shown by the guy is not acceptable for them. Questions kept on coming on Seiichi's and he's like begging for some help. Of course, Ryoma took the coverage.
"Er—that guy was Ren…Riyuki, Ren…Yukimura's childhood friends."
Seeing Ryoma defending him, he spoke, "Right, right…he's my childhood friend. Don't mind him, he's always like that."
"Oooooh…" The regulars said in unison.
With what Seiichi said, he felt jealousy towards the person. Even though he doesn't like what the guy did to his precious Seiichi, he can't help seeing the guy talk to him straight. How envious…
Ryoma and Seiichi both sweatdropped.
"Uhm…I guess I should get going now. You see, I have my taekwondo lessons and looks like my coach is really looking for me."
"Can we come with you? We want to see you kick and punch out others." Aoi asked.
"Sure why not," he replied. Then, he turned to Ryoma and whispered, "Ryoma, I'm counting you on this. Pls. if you can, cover this whole thing up until I talked to Haori and Naoki."
Ryoma whispered back, "Just don't leave me hanging in the air. And convince the twins to show themselves up, pronto!"
Both of them sighed. Haori and Naoki were the "legends" that koru-san has been talking about. Of course, nobody knew it except from Rikkai.
They immediately fix out things and prepared to go to the dojo. They walked towards the big gate not clearly and nearly visible from Yukimura's house. It was operated by computers and only the Yukimura clan, Minegawa clan and the Echizen clan could open. As usual, Seiichi was the one who punched down the password and it opened. The regulars where super dooper amazed about this.
"I didn't know that you would have such a big place Yukimura." Marui said.
"Eh? Marui-san has been here?" Momoshiro asked in bewilderment.
"Yes. Actually, all of us Rikkai regulars are the ones who went here at Yukimura's place first."
"Oh…" Oishi said in amazement.
They walked through a forest—but that forest wasn't harmful at all. Lots of friendly animals and flowers were scattered there. After minutes of walking, they've seen another gate and this time, it's Ryoma who punched in the code. They went through it and everybody was AMAZED by the beauty of the place.
"Yu-Yuki-mura…is this place still yours?" Oshitari asked.
"I-I…I can't accept the fact that…Yukimura has thrice my land property…Ore-sama can't believe it." Said Atobe.
"Uh…this wasn't mine. This was just connected to our property. This belongs to my other relatives, the Lockreign clan."
"Really? This huge estate?! That's totally unbelievable!" Saeki commented.
"I know that. Assuming the fact that our property is twice the size of Atobe's property, the Lockreign estate is quadruple the size of our property and as well as Atobe's."
"Just imagine the size of this estate. And this was heavenly arranged. I feel like in paradise." Nioh said with wide smiles in his face.
"You can say that again." Ryoma concluded.
"Well, where are your cousins then?" Mukahi asked.
"Uhm…They have still school today and they've been staying at a dorm."
"Oh…"
"Well…shall we progress?"
Everyone nodded.
They started to walk again. Countless thoughts were made up inside the regulars' minds. They've been also enjoying the breath-taking landscapes of the place that makes them feel like in heaven. Few moments later, they have arrived at the dojo—the Hanaryu Dojo.
"Wow!!! Even the dojo is big!" Kawamura exclaimed.
"Yeah. It looks like it was a 5 story building." Wakashi seconded.
"Is this the place where you've been practicing? This is my first time to get in here." Yagyuu said.
"Honestly, yes." Yukimura replied, "I guess we should go in now. My coach might be dead waiting for me for thousands of years."
Then, off they go.
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Third floor of the dojo…Countless strikes of swords were heard…
"Chidori, watch out for Hao!!!" Naoki screamed.
Haori kept on exerting out slashes from her sword. Her agile feet is invulnerable and somewhat cannot be seen by a normal eye. Her light body gets into the flow of the wind as she makes her strike towards Chidori, one of her best friends. Of course, with that immense speed and accurate strikes, Chidori can't manage to evade it. She was being slashed, thankfully just by the tip of the sword only and she wears a vest. Chidori falls.
"I'm defeated again. I can't stand Haori alone. She's always serious." Chidori said, relaxing herself from the fight she had at a bench, sitting with Kanata, one of Haori's friends.
"Hm," Kanata replied, "You know her, and a fight is a fight. It must be taken seriously. Besides, you have almost tied with her from your previous scores."
"I know that," Chidori said. She gets her towel then wipes it to her sweaty face. A smile was shown to her face and, "She's really tough. Like no one can defeat her. And maybe, I was distracted by her cute face."
Kanata chuckles.
"What's funny?"
"Nothing. WE have just the same thought that's all. I noticed that sometimes her opponents can't stand looking at her cute, British face."
Now, Chidori giggles.
"Now what?" Kanata asked.
"Nothing too. I just realized that you like Haori."
"Heck! No! If I do, it would take me several years. And besides, I'm already married to my books and I don't know when I will divorce them."
"Sounds like book-a-lygamy (1)" Chidori teased.
The two laughed quietly at each other. Then they took a glimpse of Haori and her twin, Naoki of their fight.
"Now Hao, can you use your techniques to me?" Naoki provoked.
"Let's see about it. As if you can also use your techniques on me." Haori provoked back.
"You're so tough my dear sister. This is a great honor for me to fight with you again."
"And so am I dear brother."
And the fight began. Strikes here, strikes there, strikes everywhere. Their movements were just too fast. Nobody knows who takes advantage and who takes to be a wimp. Right, they were the legends, the young legends of sword fighting and wushu. Haori Minegawa was taken as the Phoenix Priestess who uses the ultimate, invincible technique, Phoenix Dance; while Naoki Minegawa was taken as the Dragon Priest who uses the ultimate, indestructible technique, Dragon Frolics. But for the sake of the dojo, they can't use their techniques because it will be the sure fall of the dojo. Instead they control themselves. Chidori and Kanata watched them carefully. They have the clear, powerful eyes that a normal person can't have…well, only a few can get that. They've been smiling all the time.
"Say, Kanata, those two have been always improving. I think the Phoenix Dance and the Dragon Frolics are already beyond its limit." Chidori said.
"Hmmm…you've got a point there. But I don't think their techniques will stop there. They will exceed." Kanata replied.
"Well, I noticed that we're improving too. As well as my Fox Melody."
"I agree. Mine as well. When I saw the rating of my technique Tiger sway, it improved."
"We might as well get into a lot of practice. The four of us were a team. And we need to be focused."
Kanata nodded.
With that, Chidori and Kanata both wore there vests and started a new match.
Back with the twins, there were still countless strikes. Until both of them were kind of tired and give up.
"I didn't expect that we'll end up with this Hao." Naoki said in dismay.
"Me neither. We can't just force ourselves to the limit though. Besides we're tie. That's enough for now."
"Such humbleness. Can't imagine you have the highest score among us."
"That's life."
Naoki glanced over the speeding fight of Chidori and Kanata, "Well, well, Chi and Kana we're on a match again."
"They just can't give up too you know. Even though they we're on the 3rd and the 4th place." Chidori seconded.
"Let's just watch them," Naoki suggested. Then Haori said, "I want to see their faces when their tired."
"You're a mean sadist Hao."
"Same as you do Nao."
They got up from their sitting position at the floor. Suddenly, an accidental flying sword was heading towards Haori,
"Hao!!! Evade!!!" Naoki screamed a warning.
Haori wasn't prepared at all. She doesn't know where the sword came from. But with her flexible body, she was able to run a little backwards then jumped, acrobatic away from the sword. Unluckily she acrobat at wrong side—and it was facing the door. The door was slowly opening and her fast instinct says that she shouldn't hit the door or else somebody will get hurt. While at air, she maneuvered her body sideward and throw herself, hitting the post. The door opened, and the regulars were coming inside. They were just shocked when they heard screaming warriors.
"What's going on?" Seiichi asked.
A girl named Kiya explained, "Sei-senpai, I'm sorry for what happened to Ran. I accidentally lose grip of my sword and she acrobat with it. Now she's lying there unconscious."
Seiichi got so alarmed. He approached the unconscious body of Haori and held it into his arms. He also noticed that Haori's head bleeding but not that much. The other regulars followed him and saw the unconscious girl. Fuji, on the other, didn't even mind to look at the girl; instead, he felt jealousy because Seiichi's attention was with her. When Seiichi carried the body. Fuji noticed the alikeness of the girl and of Seiichi. They look like twins, Fuji thought. At the very moment, Naoki, Chidori and Kanata were left talking.
"It got a lot of people." Naoki remarked.
"Yeah and it looks they're the friends of Seiichi." Chidori seconded with her left eyebrow raised.
"And look, Rikkai regulars are here too." Kanata said, crossed-armed.
"Wait a minute," Naoki said, "I think I already saw the faces of those guys. Of course with Rikkai as an exemption."
"You saw them? Where?" Chidori and Kanata both asked in accordance.
"Just a few minutes ago at Seiichi's place."
"Really huh?" Kanata coldly said.
While they were talking, Fuji noticed Naoki.
"Hey!" He called out, "Aren't you the guy who confronted Yukimura like a boss?"
The other regulars glanced over in puzzlement. Naoki's face drawn out a surprised look.
"Yes I am," he replied and continued, "Let me know you that I just called Seiichi, and I'm not bossing around."
Momoshiro butt in, "But we saw you how cold you approach Yukimura-senpai!"
"Yeah!" Saeki seconded.
"Just a sec. Ore-sama recognizes his name. You must be Riyuki, Ren, ne?" Atobe asked.
Naoki's eyes widened. But when he recalled that is was his codename, he nodded.
"So that's how you treat your childhood friend huh?!" Mukahi asked.
Naoki can't answer and he was overly irritated. Ryoma noticed it and kept on overhearing everything. And with that, he began to think of a way to stop them or else, it will be a major explosion.
Ryoma butted in, "Ren's a resident cold guy. Pls. bear with him."
Naoki was surprised that he was being defended by his cousin, "I'm sorry if I made you have that kind of impression."
"Good! Because if you don't…" Shishido said first,
"…we'll never forgive you!" Ohtori continued.
Chidori and Kanata can't stop murmuring about certain things about the unexpected confrontation of the regulars to Naoki so they engaged in the conversation.
"Excuse us but we do need to take Ren now." Chidori calmly said.
"We weren't through talking to him!" Momoshiro and Wakashi both said.
"We have to take him now or else the coach will punish us and including him too." Kanata reasoned out.
"Then tell your coach that he's still talking with us. Reason out for yourselves." Atobe insisted.
Chidori and Kanata just shrugged. Then Chidori said, "Ren, I think you're too busy talking with them. Right now, I'm showing my pity on you."
"Why are you showing pity on him?" Aoi asked.
"Well, we have to leave him. WE have to tell the coach that he's talking with you and let him have punished."
Kanata nodded slowly, "I agree with her. Maybe it's quite nice watching Ren lie on the floor and found himself log-rolling around the place."
The regulars have their eyes widened, hardly shocked like being electrified and found themselves paralyzed. They're shocked because they didn't know that there will be somebody twice the sadism of Fuji and Yukimura.
"I think we should go now. Our coach might have looking for us and—"
Kisarazu broke her sentence, "Wait!"
Chidori raised an eyebrow, "What?"
"We-we apologized for what happened."
"Why apologize? You didn't do anything."
"Well…we kind of…don't know that…your coach will be that…HARSH…you can take him now."
"Thank you for you great concern." After that the three guys went of.
When they're a meter away from the regulars, Naoki whispered to them,
"Thanks for saving my butt," he glanced back as if he was really looking for somebody, then whispered back again, "But I think you didn't have to get things too conscience-bearing"
"Well…if we didn't do that, you might be still under great interrogation-burning-process" Chidori said.
"Anyway, we hate to say that too. We're sorry." Kanata apologized.
"No need to. You just did the right thing for my sake."
Chidori and Kanata nodded.
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A/N: haizzz at last it's done for now…well this is not the formal introduction yet…just keep on reading and you'll know.
By the way, just a little trivia. Chidori, Kanata, Naoki and Haori were all British teens. As the story goes on, you'll know about their true self.
Naoki and Haori had reasons why they've been changing their name. Naoki Ren Riyuki, Haori Resha Riyuki. It's something you must watch out too.
Book-a-lygamy – I just invented that word actually. Have you read the part which Kanata told Chidori that he is married with his books? If polygamy is for marrying two or more wives/husbands if you're still married, then book-a-lygamy is a person engaged with books. Sounds like a little bit corny?
Sorry about that…I can't just update fast due to school workies…but I'm doing my best.
