Hi! I'm updating :D .This came out late, I plan to update on the 10th but I've been busy. The previous chapter did not get as much reviews prior to it. Does it lack feels? Anyways, here's the chapter.
I don't own Fairy Tail.
I will dedicate this chapter for NeverInUrWildestDream!
It is now the third day of the competition. The basketball matches will not start until late afternoon. Lisanna and Juvia were having at a diner near the university.
"Hey Juvia, Lyon said he fell in love with at first sight, what do you think of him now?" Lisanna speak up then drink her milkshake eyeing Juvia.
The blue haired woman fidgeted before answering, "Juvia admits that he is really nice and charming. That's all."
"I also have some of pictures of him during the practice match. Here take a look." She handed her DSLR camera to the person opposite her.
"Uh. Excuse me, all the seats are taken. Would you mind sharing the table."
The two ladies looked up tearing their eyes from the camera. They saw a rather tall guy, his dark blonde (?) hair is reaching his waist. Judging fron the uniform he wears, he is cleary a player. Their eyes meet each other and back to the guy then nodded in agreement. He bowed in courtesy and they did the same. Realizing that the table become quiet, he urged them to keep where they left the conversation before he joined.
When he finished his meal, he decided to atleast talk to them. Juvia was the one to noticed that he was done.
"I hope I didn't disturb you." He looked at the one in front of him then on his side.
"No, not at all."
*click*
"Lisanna! what was that for?" Juvia asked in surprise seeing that she was holding her camera.
"Sorry, can't help it." She smiled apologetically.
Before leaving, they shared a bit of talking like what would happen to Lisanna's hair when gets older. He also knew that she loved photography and Juvia was a swimmer. Then the time came when he was ready to leave.
"I am really thankful miladies." He placed his hand on his belly and bowed.
"You sure behave like a prince. It was nice talking to mr?"
"Oh sorry, I should have introduce myself earlier. I am Ruf-"
"Hey Rufus! We've been looking for you."
Before the said man finish his sentence two other figured appear wearing the same uniform as him. The first speaker has a spiky blonde lighter and an earring, while the other has a black hair covering an eye. "You really took your time, eh?"
"He dragged me into this."
"Come on Rouge, you wanted to explore too." Then he saw two young ladies on the table before them, "You told us your hungry, what is this? Your dating!" He punched the long haired man near him playfully.
"Your noisy, Sting." He glared then shifting his eyes to the table he was sharing, "I'm sorry. He's really noisy as hell. I guess we have to leave. Thank you for your kindness."
Before leaving the one named Sting grin at them and waved his hand goodbye. He was about to say something but Rufus pull his shirt. Juvia and Lisanna watch the three as they find their way to the door.
"What was his name again?"
"Juvia thinks it is Rufus."
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It was almost about time the semi-finals of basketball begins. Loke, as always, was separated from the others because of his fangirls. As of the moment, they were reduced to only three.
"Loke good luck!"
"You'll win for sure."
"Can we have a date after this game?"
"Sorry, but we are going out first."
"No! I'm the first."
"You dated him already!"
"That's last week." The girls started arguing who's going to date him first. After few moments of word fights, they calmed down.
"So, have you cooled down? I have to go. I'll give you each a call, alright?" He winked and dashed of to the locker room.
"Uh oh, poor bread getting deformed like that."
"Lyra! What did you see?"
"I saw you tearing the bread the whole time you are watching him." She sat on the bench beside Aries and stretched her arms. "I thought you were friends? I doesn't seem like it to me."
"During high school, yes. Then on our last year, we were not on the same class anymore. So, the time we spent together lessen and it came that we were not able to meet at all." She bite the bread despite what she had done.
Lyra put her forefinger under her chin like she was thinking. "Hey, he never talks to you right?" Aries nodded while she continue, "What if he was hit in the head so hard that he got an amnesia?" She turned to the pink haired sitting on her side.
"Impossible. He remembers others so well. Even our senpais. But thank you." She knows that her friend wanted to cheer her up. She's grateful that she had this kind of friends. It is better to think that he really had amnesia than he chose to stay away from her.
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"Why are you with me again?" Levy asked the tall guy sitting opposite her in the library.
"It's still early and we were given free time."
"You could have gone to other place." She said catching her tone she does not want to be scolded by the librarian.
"That would be boring." He grinned when an idea came to his mind. "Oi shorty. Are you distracted with a hottie like me that you want me out of here?"
Levy's face get flushed that it looks like all the blood being pumped was on it. She's not even sure if it's because of embarassment or anger. "Gajeel..."
He raised his hands like he was being under arrest. "I get it. It's almost time anyway. Geehee."
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They heard the whistle. Finally, the semi-final round was about to begin. Five member of each teams stand on the court taking their position.
Court A: Sabertooth vs. Quatro Cerberus.
Sabertooth get the hold of the ball first and scored first. As expected to the defending champions.
Court B: Lamia Scale vs. Fairy Tail.
Laxus did the tip off and Fairies were the first to possess the ball but Lamias are fast on steal. Yuka's small body gave him the right to be as fast as lightning. And so, they scored first.
"Gray, thank you for cheering me last time." Lyon said with smug face.
"Shut it. It is not the sole reason. I'll make you lose properly this time."
"With Juvia watching over me, I can't lose." He eyed the crowed and was able to find the girl he was reffering to.
Gray look to where he is looking and saw their friends. He tch-ed, "Let's get over it."
The first five minutes was insanely one sided. Lamia Scale keeps penetrating their defense and keeps scoring baskets. In this span of minutes Fairies were down by five. Especially when Lyon, Yuka and Toby's teamwork was on play.
So much for making him lose properly this time, Gray thought. "Loke!" It was their offensive play. When he shouted Loke knew what exactly to do. He passed the ball to him and quickly making a three. They high fived and went back to defense.
It was down to last minute of the first quarter and probably the last ball play. Fairies were on defense and Toby's holding the ball for the opponent. Gray on Lyon, Natsu on Yuka, Loke on Toby. Laxus and Gajeel under the basket. The crowd was cheering, it gets louder as the players were on the move.
Yuka slipped through Natsu and get a hold of the ball. He was on shooting position when Gajeel suddenly appear in front denying his shot. Spectators went wild as the block ended the first quarter!
"That was good. We managed to keep the scores close. Next quarter we should use Laxus and Gajeel more." Gildarts instructed his players the plan. "During practice match your captain here was absent so we'll use this as an advantage."
There was the whistle for the second quarter. Laxus and Gajeel were doing great inside. There was this play when Gajeel jumped for a shot when his blockers followed him for block, he passed it to Laxus who made a jump shot.
But they all knew that this will not last until the end of the match. The whole second quarter was like a roller coaster. Neither team were maintaing the lead.
"Natsu, Loke." Their captain called. He said something to them. It is evident that Natsu was not happy hearing it.
"You know I don't want to!"
"Come on, we need this."
Lamia was leading and was on possession. As they run to the court, Natsu and Loke did what they were told. They switched their guard. Which was proved to be effective. Yuka is fast but Loke can do better.
"Why are you marking me!"
"There is no rule we can't change marks." Natsu stole the ball. He passed it to Loke on the other side of the court. And successfully made a lay-up.
By the end of the third quarter, both teams were completely exhausted. They were sweating and panting hard. The gap between the score is still close. Lamia is up by three points.
The fourth quarter became fast paced. Teams were exchanging rapidly from offense to defense. Every time Fairies score a basket, Lamias were quick on taking it back preventing the lead change.
It was at the middle of the last quarter when the score finally tied up! No one would like to have a overtime since both teams will be unable to take it because of their staminas were close to its limits.
One basket will determine who is moving towards the championship.
"No way."
"Quatro Cerberus is not that weak are they?"
"It shows that the gap between their strength is really wide."
They were talking about the match on the other court. Clearly, with that less time remaining on the clock, Sabertooth assured their ticket to championships.
Quatro Cerberus' score was only half that of the Sabertooth's.
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After the games and outside the gym waited the rest of the group for the guys to come out. They heard footsteps nearing and saw Sabertooth's team.
Before crossing them, one stopped and greeted. "We cross path again, milady." He reached for Juvia's hand and placed a gentle kiss on it. "I am sorry I haven't introduced myself properly last lime. Rufus Lohr, from Sabertooth."
Being Juvia, it her nature to blush. "It figures." She said awkwardly since all eyes were on the two of them. When...
"Oi Gray!"
"I told you, you are not going to invite her to our dinner!"
"It would be lovely if she will be there. I bet Mom would approve her."
"It's not only Ur who will be there, my Pops and Mum too."
The two stopped arguing when they saw the scene before them: Rufus holding Juvia's hand with her cheeks red. Lyon was the first to react
"My lovely Juvia! Could it be that I have another rival for your heart?"
"Tch." Gray moved and now beside her. "Since when do you know him?" He gave a glare to Rufus.
"Since this morning."
"Gray Fullbuster. Lyon Vastia. You two did great at the match." He let go of Juvia's hand, "But of course, we will win. Good night."
And so, Sabertooth finally join in the story!
Another chapter done. Any guess who won between Lamia and Fairy?
Happy December guys!
Next chapter will be the last day of the sports competition! Please watch out. :)
-anchooovy (12.10.14)