So, I would just like to clear this up. The story will not end when the world cup does. So don't worry, alright? It still haves some to go. I'm kind of speeding through the cup because I don't want that to be the focus of the story, I want Andy and Kyoya to be the focus. But, since it's the Semifinal game this chapter and MAYBE the final in the next one, it'll be very soccer heavy… just a warning. Thank you all to my reviewers! You all are so kind and your words just really touch me. Best reviewers ever, period!

I don't own Ouran, sadly. If I did, the hosts would be shirtless ALL the time. Except Honey, he'd be in a bunny suit, because, let's face it, that would be cute.

"What I love about this team is the fact that you can feel the energy and trust - even after the defeat against Sweden. That's the really special thing about this group." – Hope Solo

Andy looks around the club as she sits at a table far away. She was finished with her errands for the day and she was finishing her homework. Pia told her to take the day off, since her hand. Andy glances down at it. It was in a removable cast-type thing, pain still stinging.

If she falls just the wrong way, hits it the wrong way, she's out. Nothing would kill her more than not being able to play in the final. Working so hard for something only to not be able to finish it.

Right now, though, Andy was annoyed… because, under her cast, right where it's broken, it itches.

She simply just pouts, trying to work through her math homework.

The hosts we're all doing their hostly duties. She can hear Tamaki's flamboyant voice speak over all the others. The tins we're in the middle of their 'twincest' act. Haruhi was giving some team to a few guests, a smile on her androgynous features. Honey was eating his cake, being nice and sweet to all the girls around him as Mori sat silently, watching him. Kyoya was sitting with his lap top open as he crunched some numbers.

Andy smiles at her new found friends. Granted, she's not happy how they all became so close, she still feels guilty to this day about the crash. But, she's glad she's gotten to know them all. If it wasn't for them, she would have cracked under the pressure.

Finally, after an hour, she gets all her homework done. Just in time for the club to end. She takes her ball out from her bag, juggling it with her feet while she's seated.

"Andy-chan," honey says, "How do you do that?"

"Years of practice," she says, balancing it on her foot.

"Didn't Pia say for you not to touch the ball for a bit?"

Andy gives Kyoya a look. "She may have," Andy says, still juggling.

"I'll take it," Kyoya says, giving her a look.

"I'd LOVE to see you try," Andy says, standing and putting her foot on the ball.

"Mori-Sempi," Kyoya says, looking back to the papers in front of him.

Mori walks over and simply picks her up.

"That's so cheating," Andy says, as Honey hands the ball over to Kyoya.

"She just doesn't want you to over practice," he says, "relax."

"But I'm so excited," she says, as Mori sets her to her feet.

"But you shouldn't get too excited," Haruhi says.

"Alright, alright," Andy says, holding her hands up, "you guys, and girl, win."

Andy sits back in her chair, a pout on her lips.

"Andy," Haruhi says, "After the world cup, are you going to leave Japan?"

Andy looks at her, "Well, I've got to go back for a bit, for press and things like that. Perhaps I can finish school here… well, high school. I have a full scholarship to a university that I already accepted."

"Already," Haruhi asks.

"It's a soccer scholarship," She explains.

"Oh."

Andy looks over at them, "So… is anyone else but me hungry?"

"You're always hungry," Kyoya points out. Her words about the possibility of staying ringing in his ears.

"I'm an active girl," she says, "I need to replace the energy."

And so, that is how the host club got to Haruhi's place.

"Dad," she says, "the club is here."

"Oh, my Haruhi!" A man dressed in drag comes and gives Haruhi a hug, "You look so cute in that uniform as always!"

"Daughter is always cute," Tamaki agrees.

"Oh, I'm sorry everyone," Haruhi's father says, "I think I hear a horrible animal, silly me!"

Tamaki pouts in the corner.

Andy laughs.

"Oh," The man says, holding out his hand, "I'm Ranka Fujioka!"

"I'm Andy Val," She says, "I would shake your hands, but…" she holds up her hand, looking over at the cast.

"Oh you poor thing," He says, "We watched that happen. You looked like you were in so much pain!"

Andy nods, "Well, I did break some bones."

Ranka hugs Andy, "And all for the sake of teamwork!"

Andy nods.

"Well," Haruhi says, "I've got rice and chicken. I can make some friend rice and chicken, but I think we'll need something else…"

"I'm sure that will be fine," Andy says with a smile. "Do you need any help?"

"No," she says, "I've got it."

The twins we're flipping through the television. They stopped, seeing Andy on it. "Hey," they say, pointing.

"Oh holy shit," she says, rolling her eyes. "It's from the Sports Illustrated photo shoot."

It loves, showing the cover of the newest one. It has Abby in the middle, with Andy to her left and Hope to the right. They all had smiles, Andy had her sarcastic smile look.

"I'm buying that," Andy says, a smile on her face.

"Why," Tamaki asks.

"Because I've never been on the cover of a magazine," she says, "I'm totally framing that."

It shows her after the game as well.

"Ew," she says, "I look disgusting."

"You played 90 minutes," Kyoya points out.

"I know," she says, "But damn, ew."

Andy sits on the floor, taking her Ipod out her bag. She puts one earphone in and presses shuffle. She looks up at Kyoya, then down at her hurt hand. "How upset would you be if I took this off," she asks him.

"Highly," He replies.

"But, it itches," Andy says, looking down at it.

"Weren't you told to keep that on as well?"

"Maybe."

The twins grin at the two.

Andy crosses her arms, "Alright."

Ranka smiles at everyone, "I'll go get some tea for everyone. I'm sure Haruhi has made some."

Andy smiles, she's not much of a hot tea drinker, but Haruhi makes the best. Normally, she drinks sweet tea very cold. After all, it's one of the only things in the summer of the south that can fight off the heat.

Andy smiles as Haruhi comes out, food in her hands. She begins to place a plate in front of everyone. She looks at the chop sticks in front of her. She snaps them open, and holds them in her left hand. She tries to pick up some of the chicken, failing each time. She frowns, giving the food an angry look.

"Can't use chop sticks," Hikaru asks.

"No," She says, picking up another piece of chicken. She gets it close to her mouth, only to have it fall. "Shit," she mutters in English. She puts one of the sticks down. She then takes the one in her hand and stabs the chicken. She smiles to herself, and eats the chicken.

"How are you going to eat the rice," Kyoya asks.

Andy frowns, she forgot about that. "I'll… hmmm…"

Haruhi comes out the kitchen, handing the rest their food while giving Andy a spoon.

"Yes," She says, "Thank you, Haruhi!"

"I thought you'd have trouble," she says, "After all, I always see you write with your right hand…"

"Actually," Andy says, "I'm ambidextrous. I just can't use chop sticks…"

Ranka comes out, handing everyone a cup of tea, "well, "I've got to get to work."

"Bye Ranka," everyone says as he waves to us while walking out.

"Yummy," Andy says, finishing first. She takes a sip of tea, looking at the television.

Her cell phone rings. Andy takes it out her bag and putting it to her ear. "Hello," Andy says cautiously, not recognizing the number.

"Adeline," her mother's voice calls from over the phone, "I… I need your help."

"Hold on," she says, "Excuse me, you guys." Andy stands, walking out the door. The hosts give Kyoya a look.

"Yes?"

"Adeline, honey, I'm in jail."

Andy sighs, "For what?"

"… For being drunk in public."

"Mom," Andy says.

"I know, Baby girl," she says, "I know."

"I don't think I can help you on this one."

"Why not," her mother's voice taking a turn for the worse. People who are addicted to something are known for violent outbursts.

"You know how I feel about this," Andy says. "I refuse to support it."

Her mom cackles from the other end, "So now you choose not to support your mother anymore? Because you've made it big, huh? You won't even share that money with your mother."

"Mom," Andy says, "I told you, I'm not making very much."

"I understand," She says, "You're just a greedy little bitch, keeping it all to yourself. Do you think your father would like the way you're treating me?"

Andy takes a deep breath, "Mom, I'm sorry, but grow the fuck up."

"Excuse me?"

"You heard me," Andy says, her voice calm and even. "I'm done providing your filthy habit."

"It's not a habit," she says, defensively.

"You're right," Andy says, "It's an addiction. One of which I will no longer be an enabler."

"Enabler?" she screeches, "All I want is a few drinks now and then!"

"More like a few bottles each day," Andy says, "you want out, use your own goddamn money."

"Where did I go wrong in raising you," she says. "You we're always so nice-"

"You went wrong the second you started drinking," Andy's voice completely even, "and since then, you've never owned up to your mistakes. I'm sick of covering your shit, I'm sick of doing everything for you so you can drink yourself to death. I. Am. Fucking. Sick. Of. It."

"You little brat," she spats.

"Call me what you want," she says, "Because it won't change anything. I'm going to give you a choice, Mother. Me, or your precious vodka. Take your pick. And don't bother seeking me out until after the cup, because I refuse to talk to you anymore until you make your choice. Good fucking night," Andy's spats, shutting her phone.

Rage was clawing at Andy's soul. She sees her phone ring again, the same number as before.

Andy smirks at the phone, and does the only thing that seems logical to her at this point.

She throws her phone, hearing it smash against the road below.

Andy knows she should feel some sorrow for her mother. She knows she should respect her and honor her. That no one will love you like your mom ever will.

Andy just shakes her head, looking at the phone on the road. A car passes by and runs it over. A smile comes to her face.

She denied her mother, something she's never done before…

Andy never felt more proud of her self then she did then. She turns, poking her head in the door, "Um… Kyoya?"

"Yes," He asks, looking at her.

"Could I… could I borrow your phone?"

"What happened to your's?"

"I threw it."

Tamaki gives her a weird look, "Why would you do that?"

"I had a… not too pleasant conversation."

Thew twins look at her weirdly, "So that justifies throwing your phone?"

"Does it still work," Kyoya says.

"A car ran over it," she says, "So, I'm going to assume no on this one. I'll go get a new one tomorrow, but I just need to call Hope and tell her about my phone, in case she calls."

Kyoya stands, and walks with her out the door. "What happened," he asks after he shut the door.

"Mom's in jail," Andy says, "And I told her I refuse to let her out."

Kyoya hands his phone to her, "you did the right thing, you know."

"I know," she says, "And I don't regret it."

"Good," he says.

Andy dials a number and put the phone to her ear.

"Hello," Hopes voice says, curious about who's calling.

"Hope," Andy says, in English.

"Oh," she says, "Andy. Where's your phone?"

"It's a long story," she says, "I'll have to go get a new one. I'm just calling to tell you not to worry."

"Alright," she says, "I'll tell everyone."

"Thanks," Andy says, "Bye."

"Bye."

Andy closes the phone, handing it over to Kyoya. She smiles up, looking at the sunset sky. "Come on," She says, "We should get back in."

Kyoya gives her a hug, "It'll be ok."

"I know," she says, "whatever happens, happens."

"Why does it always have to be my house," Haruhi asks as the hands everyone some tea.

"Because your house is the closes to school," The twins point out.

"Oh, look! Andy-chan is on the field," Honey says.

Andy could feel all the pairs of eyes on her. They watched her every movement as she stands in line, singing her national anthem. They critiqued her every shot, her every fall, her every breath it seemed. The pressure was like a weight on her shoulders. It tried to drag her down, tried to stop her from doing her very best.

And she loved every second of it.

She's never had such a thrill in her life. Playing at this level, it made her feel alive. The adrenaline setting in, she was ready. Playing with these feelings, it was like a drug. She was hopelessly addicted to the pressure, to everything.

They took their pictures, the starting lineup, and then, the captains met.

Then, it was game on.

It wasn't even five minutes in before a German woman crashes into her. As she fell, she tucked her injured hand in, rolling.

The referee, who was Japanese this time, blew her whistle, giving a yellow card to the other player. Andy got to her feet, looking at the ball.

Shannon told her to go on ahead, that she'll take it.

Andy sprinted down the field, staying with the line of defense. Shannon got it to her. Andy was pushed by another player, as she was falling she was in mid kick. She kicked the ball, it hits the top bar. A loud 'BAM!' was heard, and it went behind the goal. It was a goal kick.

"Wow," Hikaru says, "I hope she never kicks a ball at me."

His twin nods, starting wide eyed.

However, the referee had to blow her whistle. Andy, with her show, broke the PVC pipe top bar with her shot. It only took about four minutes, for all they did was duct tape it. Andy knows that the tape will hold (after all, as an avid Mythbuster fan, she knows the wonders of that amazing tape). So she was back. Both her and a German girl jumped to get a header. She won it, but her and Andy came crashing down. Andy avoided her hand, getting up and getting towards their goal.

They took a shot, and Hope was able to catch it.

Andy was waiting at the end with Abby and Lauren. They changed up their strategy. They were playing a 4-3-3. Two defenders stuck with Abby the entire time, which make it almost impossible to get her the ball and to keep possession.

Shannon takes the ball from one of their forwards, passing it to Lauren. Lauren passes towards Andy. Andy was about to get it when she was shoved from behind by one of the defenders. The referee didn't see it, so she got away with it.

Andy looked up from her position on the ground. Everyone who saw her face could tell exactly what she was feeling. She was pissed.

It didn't help that the German team got a goal off that play, either.

They were now in stoppage time. Four minutes, for what it took for the people to repair the goal. Andy got the ball, she was all alone up near their goal. All alone, with four defenders in front of her. She get's passed one and sees an opening. She puts all her anger behind the shot.

It smacks the goal keeper's hand. The force still sending it back into the goal.

"Auntie scored," Tamaki says, jumping up.

"Yay," Honey says, dancing in his seat.

Kyoya smiles at the T.v.

Then, the whistle blows and that was the end of the first half.

Everyone comes over running, congratulating her on her goal. Andy smiles, she looks over and sees the goal keeper on the ground still. She runs over, looking at her.

"Are you ok," she asks, helping her up,"

The goal keeper nods.

Andy smile sat her, and then runs into her locker room.

"We keep letting them play dirty," Pia says, "We've got to get Abby open, and the midfield is being ran ragged. We're chasing the ball," She says, "So, I think I'll change a bit. I'm going to trade Lori in for Megan, and Lauren, I need you to drop to an attacking midfield position."

Everyone nods.

"We need to quit letting them shove Andy around," Shannon says, "They're trying to make her angry, to make her injury worse."

"I need the defense to crack down," Hopes says, "Keep your line, let them get off side."

The team nods, and starts to walk out the field.

When Andy get's on the field, she sees the goalkeeper with her hand wrapped in ice. A new goal keeper taking her position.

The whistle blows, and they we're off again.

Andy tackles a player, getting the ball to Megan. Megan passes it to Carli. Carli sends in a beautiful cross to Abby.

Abby jumps, her head connecting to the ball.

The crowd screams with a mixture of joy and anger. Andy smiles, running over and tackling her tall senior to the ground in celebration.

There was only fifteen minutes left and Germany was getting desperate for another goal. They had a corner kick. Andy was covering the near post. Hope told her to stay there until she told her otherwise. A German striker takes a shot. Andy was in just the right position. She heads it out of harm's way. Tobin gets it near midfield. She was able to get around their entire defense and pops it nicely into the goal. Tobin stood there, shocked.

It was her first world cup goal.

The U.S. defended for the rest of the game, just waiting for the time to run down. Andy took a touch on the ball, passing it to Abby. She does the same, passing it along. They we're running the German team, making them chase the ball.

They got the ball, Andy was right on her, trying to steal it from her. They we're near the line and she had no one to pass to. So, she decided to play dirty.

She takes a look back, seeing Andy right there. The turns, her hand into a fist as she did. The stadium because quiet at the sound of a 'TWAK!' Andy fell to the ground, holding her nose. She knows it isn't broken, but it hurt like hell.

Kyoya's hand was clutched so hard, his knuckles we're white. He saw her hit the ground, able to avoid her broken hand. She rolled to her back. The camera from the side of the field gets a close up of her face. He sees tears fighting to come out. She stands, shaking it off quickly.

The whistle was blown, and a red card was given. It didn't matter though. Because a few minutes later, the whistle signaled the game was over, and the U.S. was in the final game.

Andy can feel blood coming from her nose the second she steps off the field. Pia hands her a towel. She holds it to her nose. She pinches her nose, holding it for a few minutes.

"They did it," The twins chant, over and over. Tamaki was chanting with them. Honey was watching the screen, "Andy-chan is so amazing," he says.

Haruhi looks over at Kyoya, "Didn't your father bet on Brazil?"

Kyoya nods, a smirk coming to his face. "This will be interesting."

"Are we going to the final," Honey asks.

"Well," Kyoya says, "My father will be in the VIP booth, and there's a lot of space there, since most people who voted for other teams aren't attending…"

"Yay," Honey says, "Can you believe it, Takashi?"

"Yeah."

"so, Kyoya-Sempi," Haruhi says, "What if they don't win?"

"I truly believe they will," he states. "But if not… well, things between my father and I won't be very pleasant for a while."

Once it stopped and the doctor said she was ok to go, she was immediately tackled by Tobin.

"We're in the final," she says, smiling.

"I know," she says, smiling.

"Andy," Hope says, "Interviewer would like a word."

"Come on," Andy said to Tobin, "you're coming too."

"Hello, Andy, Tobin."

"Hey," They both say.

"Tobin, it was your first world cup goal," he says, "How do you feel?"

"It's indescribable," she says, "I couldn't honestly believe it. I'm so use to Andy, Abby, Alex or Lauren making most of the goal."

"I think she did amazing," Andy says, "her footwork is unmatched. She got around those defenders like it was nothing."

"What's your opinion on the whole ordeal with Alexandra Popp?"

Tobin shrugs, "you know, there's a fine line between doing all you can for your team and simply being unsportsmanlike, and I think that line was crossed."

"You know," Andy says, "I honestly don't care. I did what I came here to do."

"How do you both feel about the final?"

"I'm looking forward to the Brazil game," She says, knowing they beat Japan to get to the final. "I know a few of their players play on the WPS with a lot of ours, so it'll be interesting to see them in a match."

"Same here," Tobin says. "I know Alex plays with Marta on the Western New York Flash, so we have an idea of what their main goal scorer can do. Now we just have to take that and use it to our advantage."

"Well, ladies, thank you for the interview."

"No problem," Tobin says, quickly running off to join our team.

"Thank you," Andy says with a smile.

The club watches Andy smile and run off to her team.

"Well," They hear a man speaking English say, "It will be a meeting of two of women's soccer superpowers for the final. Brandi, when you had to go against the Brazillian's, how did you feel," Bob asks, looking over at her.

"They are an amazing team and they can change it up in an instant," Brandi says, "They try anything to psyche you out. I remember sitting in the locker room countless times hearing them play music using drums and tambourines from theirs. They try to get into your head."

"Popp won't be able to play in the third place game against Japan," Bob says, how do you both look at that?"

"She knew exactly what she was doing," Tony says, "She knew the risks and took them anyways. That was dangerous, she could have broken Andy's nose."

"Speaking of breaking something," Brandi says, "Andy breaking that goal, not to mention that goal keeper's hand."

"I would have just stepped aside and let her score after seeing her break that," Tony says, "That takes a lot of force behind that ball to do that."

"And she went over and helped the goalkeeper," Bob says, "I don't know much about soccer, but that young lady is very sportman-like."

Brandi smiles, "I'm thrilled to be seeing such talent coming from the U.S. It is a pleasure to watch her play. I truly hope she joins the WPS."

"Actually," Tony says, "From my information, she's already agreed to a scholarship with University of North Carolina. She's going to be a Tarheel."

"That team will be good for her," Brandi says, "They only accept the best athletes, period. Look at Mia Hamm and Michael Jordan, both were championship winning Tarheels."

"Well, ladies and gentlemen watching, that is it for today. Three days until the third place match, as well as the final. We'll see you then."

I'm sorry if there are any spelling errors or things of that nature. more so in this one, because I don't exactly have time to edit it today. I'm sorry. If you have any questions, feel free to ask and I'll try to answer them, if I can. :)

Also, Mythbusters IS amazing. I highly recommend it, especially if you like explosions. Until next time, m'loves!