Prince of Tennis, The musical adventure

Summary: Seigaku and Hyoutei are collaborating for a musical play, and they're using the game "Rhapsody, the musical adventure". The auditions are on! Who get's to be Cornet and who's the lucky Ferdinand?

Pairs: Perfect Pair, Silver Pair, Golden Pair, Ah-Un Pair, Emerald / Endurance Pair, Adorable Pair, Dirty Pair, Left Over Pair, Random Pair, Platinum Pair

Note: If you have no idea who those pairs are I recommend that you check out my profile, they're listed.

Disclaimer: If I owned PoT do you honestly think that you would be reading this?

Rating: T but may go up.

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Chapter 9: The ultimate battle

"Alright! Finally! The last auditions!!" Niou announced. "Fuji Syuusuke of Seigaku and…this is going to be good…Shishido Ryou of Hyoutei!" Niou called out.

Shishido and Fuji stood, looked at each other and went up on stage.

"The two of you are doing different songs, correct?" Sanada asked from the control center.

"Yes." The two answered.

Sanada looked at the computer and nodded. "Fuji goes first."

Fuji smiled as the instrumental, which was very similar to that of Cherie's song was heard.

I remember this song, I've known it for so long
And it feels so good to hear
Sounds a little sad but sweet just the same
Lovely melody

Whenever I hear this song, I really don't know why
It makes me shed a little tear
But I'm sure my tears will soon disappear
Because I know you're here

Whenever I am feeling sad
And everything around looks bad
All I have to do is think of you
I know my dreams are waiting to come true

Let's go on with hope in our hearts, love will surely show us how
Let's go on, our hearts filled with dreams
Let's go on and find them now

He sang along softly, careful not to overshadow the original song as he placed his hands on his chest and positioned them, looking like he was silently praying and swayed..

"Damn, he played the game…" Gakuto muttered.

"Don't worry Gakuto. Shishido has something planned" Oshitari said from beside him. Shishido had told him what he was going to do, just in case it gets all messed up.

"I hope you're right, Yuushi." Atobe muttered.

The song faded to an end and the Seigaku regulars cheered and, in Tezuka's and Inui's case, clapped.

"All right. Your turn, Drama Queen" Niou said and was mildly surprised when Shishido, instead of retorting, closed his eyes.

The instrumental was soft and mellow. Shishido then pulled off his cap, revealing the long hair that he hid.

Even the Hyoutei regulars, except for Oshitari of course, looked at Shishido in shock. It seemed that the High School senior had hid this even from them.

"Since when…" Hiyoshi started, only to be unable to finish his sentence as Shishido opened his eyes and smiled softly.

Thank you, my love, I thank you from my heart
You filled my life with melody and song
You are the one I tell my story to
It's just begun, our love will last forever
We'll share our lives as one

We have shared the laughter and tears through all of the years
We will say good-bye just for now till we meet again

Thank you, my love, thank you over and over
It warms my heart just to say it again
Thank you, my dear, it's so hard just to say good-bye
But I will do it with a tear and a smile
Thank you, my love, with all of my heart
You gave me a reason to believe

Shishido looked at the three teams, soft smile still on his lips. His gaze then stopped when he locked gazes with Choutaro.

Thank you, my love, I thank you from my heart
You filled my life with melody and song
You are the one I tell my story to
It's just begun, our lives will last forever
We'll share our lives as one

We have shared the laughter and tears through all of the years
We will say good-bye just for now till we meet again

Thank you, my love, thank you over and over
It warms my heart just to say it again
Thank you, my dear, it's so hard just to say good-bye
But I will do it with a tear and a smile
Thank you, my love, with all of my heart
You gave me a reason to believe

Shishido then closed his eyes and slowly raised a fist, only to open it again. His eyes opened once more, but this time, along with the soft expression was a hint of sadness.

Lessons learned, you have taught me through time
And they will stay inside my mind

Thank you, my love, thank you over and over
It warms my heart just to say it again
Thank you, my dear, it's so hard just to say good-bye
But I will do it with a tear and a smile
Thank you, my love, with all of my heart
You gave me a reason to believe

By that time, everyone had noticed that the two doubles players were looking at each other and were looking at them.

The two, however, failed to notice this as they continued to look at each other. Shishido felt his eyes well up at the realization that this might be his last chance to tell Choutaro the truth. He held the tears in check, determined to finish the song, forgetting about the audition completely.

You helped me find the courage to be me
You gave me a reason to believe

All that he felt for the younger boy was put into those two lines as he reached out with his right hand in a gesture as if to ask the other for a dance.

He smiled again. Along with the instrumental he mouthed to his partner. "Thank you for everything, Choutaro….Thank you,"

After that he silently went down the stage.

Yagyuu raised a skeptical eyebrow at the D1 of Hyoutei before turning to Niou. "I think we need to extend for a bit." He whispered.

"This isn't just for the play, isn't it?" Niou asked, mischievously as he glanced at the silver pair as well.

"No, Masaharu. But believe me…it will be beneficial to the play as well." Yagyuu answered as he noted the looks that the two tennis players were giving each other.

"Everybody! May we have your attention, please!" Niou called out with a smirk.

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BS: Well…since I did give the chapter line up, you might have an idea what Niou and Yagyuu are going to do..

NEXT UP!!

Chapter 10: Chemistry on the cue ((Ferdinand and Cornet Chemistry trial))

Chapter 11: And the time has come ((Final casting and costume scrutinizing…))

Chapter 12: Epilogue: The night of rhapsody.