Shojou: Gomen ne minna-san but Author-sama's busy sulking because…
Me: *glares at Akira*
Shojou: A-Ano… Never mind! Ja na~ *runs*
Me: *scowls, locks the door, sits and faces the camera *
A/N: I'm not feeling so good because of some things. I hope you guys are ready for some basketball action because the chapter has it! I'm terrible at writing action scenes so I hope you won't murder me for it. By the way, please do bear with the behind the scenes stuff because I just really want you guys to have a good laugh in some scenes and see the reactions of the characters about the story. Oh… Akira will keep trying to blurt out my problems once in a while… Warn me if she does okay?
Replies to readers:
TheLittleBirdie: No problem… And yes, I have. Nishikino Maki is 3!
Awesome Sauce: Maybe in 2 chapters from now… I have plans for this one and the next already. But I promise to allow your request as soon as I can.
That's it for my end… Enjoy Chapter –
*CRASH*
Me: What the…? *goes out of the room*
Kagami: Give it, Aho! I'm gonna take these stuff to the set!
Aomine: Lemme do it, Baka!
Moimoi: Urosai ne~! Author-sama's still not in the mood for your antics!
Kagami and Aomine: Gomenosai, Author-sama!
Me: Let's just get to the chapter before I murder these nitwits… -_-'
How Can This Be!? By Chance
Chapter 10: Seirin V.S. Zeitoko – A Friendly Match
Shojou Residences
3PM
Shojou Akira
Today's the big game against Seirin and I'm not the only one who's excited…
"HURRY UP, ONEE-CHAN!" Kotetsu whines
"I'm on my way, Ko-kun!" I say as get my pompoms. My hair is in a high ponytail tied with a black bow with red as a frame, and wearing my cheerleading uniform which was black with red highlighting the collar and where my top stops. The same goes for the skirt. I wear my black cheerleading boots and head to the game with my brother.
We arrive at the school and I send Kotetsu with the girls while I head to the cheerleaders and start cheering as the game is about to begin. I wonder how the guys are doing.
Unmei Academy Team Locker Room
4PM
Kagami Taiga
"We better not embarrass ourselves! We're up against a strong school, so give it your all!" Coach says.
Is she just saying that because she came from that school in the first place? I think as I stretch my legs
"She'll be watching, BaKagami! You better give 150%!" Coach whispers and I nod. My Tigress will be nearest to the court with the other cheerleaders. I better not show my weaknesses or our team is doomed.
As it turns out, Ayame is allowed to play as long as the other team won't hurt her. Which has a low chance of happening since Kiyoshi Teppei is their captain. He went into his surgery and his recovery was recorded as one of the fastest in history. He's not only the Captain… His girlfriend is their new coach; Tazuki Angela who, apparently, is Akira's cousin.
Anyway, Akashi calls us into a huddle and we go near him. He places his right arm in the middle and we overlap it with ours
"I'm not one to say long speeches but I'll just say one thing…" He begins and we look at him in confusion
"… Win or lose today; let's show 'em what we can do!" he says and we nod
"Unmei on three!" Ayame says and starts the countdown
"1… 2… 3…"
"UNMEI!" we say together and break our huddle.
We go out the door and see that the bleachers are filled with people! I feel a tap on my shoulder and I see her. She looks so beautiful…
"Go get 'em, Tiger!" she whispers as she hugs me, plants a kiss on my cheek and goes. I rub the spot where she kissed me and smile
"You got it, Tigress!" I whisper and something, or rather someone, hits my head
"Now's not the time for gawking at your girlfriend, BaKagami!" Aomine says with a glare then steals a glance at Moimoi
"You too, Ahomine!" I reply with a smirk and head to the court. The starting 5 for our team are Kuroko, Ayame, Captain, Akashi and me while the other side has Kogane-senpai, Tsuchida-senpai, Kiyoshi-senpai, Mitobe-senpai and Izuki-senpai.
Guess they aren't playing their kouhai yet… I think as I go to the line for the jump ball. It's me versus Kiyoshi for this one
"Hey, Kagami-kun…" he calls out to me and I look at him and he has his signature smile on "… Good luck to both our teams!" I nod with a smirk and the whistle is blown.
I jump and send the ball to Ayame who shoots the ball from where she stands to our hoop and it goes in! Everyone cheers and the cheerleaders toss a pompom into the air and catch it. We run towards the ball and Izuki-senpai is the first to reach it.
He runs across the court as he dribbles the ball and reaches their side of the court. He's about to shoot when Captain blocks him.
Neither one makes a move because they know each other so well! It's not just because they were team mates back when we were in Seirin but also because they're the best of friends.
Why did Coach agree to do this again!? I think as I watch the two while I mark Kiyoshi-senpai. Izuki-senpai shoots and I try to block it since I'm the nearest. But I can't because Kiyoshi-senpai takes the ball and dunks it.
3-2… This is only the beginning! I think as Kuroko takes the ball and passes it to me. I dribble the ball and run to our side of the court.
Kiyoshi-senpai catches up with me and stops me from running to the hoop to dunk it. I throw the ball behind my back and Captain's there to receive it. He shoots and scores! The score's 6-2 and it's still the first quarter so it's still anyone's game.
Unmei Academy Gymnasium
4:50PM
Aomine Daiki
We're at half time and the score's 45-39 in our favor no doubt. We're in the locker room and we relax. All of us have played and we're ready for the next half.
Just then, we hear the crowd chanting Akira's name. All of us, even the Seirin team, dash out of the locker room towards the court.
When we reach there, we see someone with burgundy hair which was down and wearing a flowing white dress. I look at our resident Baka and he's in shock and a tint of pink forms on his cheeks.
BEHIND THE SCENES:
Kagami: I am NOT the resident Baka, Ahomine!
Aomine: It's true though…
Kagami: Why you… -_- *grabs Aho's collar*
*about to punch each other*
Me: *blows a whistle* If you two fight, I'm gonna take all the magazines you have in your lockers… -_-
Kagami and Aomine: A-ano… Gomen, Author-sama!
Shojou and Moimoi: Burn those stupid magazines, Aho/Baka!
Kagami and Aomine: H-Hai! *runs and burns the magazines*
Me: Har… Those two…
"Please give a warm round of applause for our half time performer; Shojou Akira!" the announcer says and Akira gets into a ballet pose.
The music plays and she dances with such grace and innocence.
The music is Halo by Beyoncé. I know because Satsuki is a huge fan.
"The song is about a guy who comes and takes away all the girl's fears when it comes to love, making her believe in it again." I recall her saying one time when she played this song.
It's only here I realize that she's sending a message to Baka
"Oi, BaKagami…" I whisper to him and he looks at me "Shojou's dance is…"
"I know… A message saying that I've healed her heart and that she's glad I did" he finishes with a smile as he watches his Tigress dance. She pulls her final pose and her eyes are directly on her Tiger and the song ends.
They're the sweetest couple in all of Unmei Academy. I'm kinda jealous of them… I think as I watch the two look into each other's eyes.
I feel a hand wrap around mine and gives it a tight squeeze. I look at the person who took my hand and see Satsuki. Her red eyes look at me and she gives me her sweetest smile as the crowd cheers. Akira runs past us and heads into the girls' locker room. We walk out and get ready to play again
"Hey guys…" Akashi calls out when Satsuki, Coach and Ayame were an earshot away and we near him "We made a pact and we have to fulfill it!" he says and we nod.
*FLASHBACK*
During lunch, Akashi called us to the locker room without the girls present.
"What is it, Akashi-kun?" Tetsu asks
"I want us to make a pact here and now!" he replies with a serious look on his face. We exchange confused looks and he goes on
"We have to promise to win tomorrow or we won't be happy with girls we love right now." We stare at him in shock
"Actually, he's right… Our fate we'll be revealed tomorrow when we play against Seirin." Midorima adds
"So… We pledge?" Akashi says placing his right hand in the middle. We do the same and overlap his hand
"We pledge that we will give our all and win tomorrow!" we say together and break
"Wait… What if we have a tie?" Captain asks
"We'll have a happy ending but there will be challenges ahead" He replies and we nod.
*END OF FLASHBACK*
If we lose… Satsuki and I aren't meant to be… But if it's a tie or, better, we win, we'll be happy together… I think as I step onto the court with Akashi, Ayame, Kagami and Himuro. I don't know why coach and Satsuki planned this but I guess it's because we can enter the Zone. I don't know how Himuro did it but he entered it once in a practice game against Kagami.
As for Ayame…
BEHIND THE SCENES:
Aomine: Do I really have to tell them?
Shojou: Duh! -_-
Aomine: What's Author-sama doing now?
Me: Shut up and continue shooting or I'll stab you! *reveals dagger while working on something*
Aomine: Y-Yes M-Ma'am…
She's entered the Zone during every practice!
Come to think of it, we can all enter the Zone now.
It's thanks to Kuroko and Kagami I guess… They sorta inspired us to love the game again. I think you guys get what I mean.
We look at the other team and we're in shock when we see we're playing against the Uncrowned Kings.
I look over at Akashi and I feel an aura of worry coming from him.
In fact, the very aura is coming from all over the gym. I could feel Satsuki's aura of worry as I near her. I kiss her forehead
"I'll be okay. Relax, Satsuki!" I say looking at her.
I look at our coach and she's starting to worry for us.
I heard that Teppei got injured thanks to Hanamiya, the Roughest, and Most Cold-Hearted Player I've ever come across.
I guess it makes sense why they're all worried, but I don't think Akashi needs to worry. It's not like the guy will mark Ayame, right?
Well, wrong…
Because when we start playing the second half, he's guarding her. We watch and he's about to hit her in the chest, but Akashi goes between them and gets hit in the eye; to be a bit more specific, his Emperor Eye
"Seijuro!" Ayame exclaims as he falls backwards.
I catch him and the ref calls a time-out
"I-I can't see!" The Emperor exclaims and all of us are in fear.
Just then, Akira comes with a first aid kit
"Akira-chan, will he get his sight back?" Ayame asks.
I raise an eyebrow at her "Her parents are doctors." Satsuki explains and I nod.
After examining his eyes, Akira nods
"The problem is that he can't play for the rest of the game." She explains
"What now!?" Ayame exclaims in worry
"Change of plans… Since Akashi-kun can't play, Aya-chan will have to take care of him. Aomine-kun, the formation won't the same without them so you have to sit out. Junpei-kun, Kuroko-kun, Murasakibara-kun… Get in there and give your all!" Coach orders and we comply. Ayame guides Akashi to the locker room while I sit on the bench and watch
"Daiki…" Satsuki calls out to and I look at her.
She sits beside me, takes a towel and starts wiping the sweat off my face. I don't dare look into her eyes because she gently cups my face and makes me look at her
"Don't be sad, Daiki~! You may not be playing but I'll always cheer for you." She says with a gentle smile on her face. I blush faintly as I take hold of her hand and I rub my cheek against her hand.
"Arigatou, Pink." I say and it's her turn to blush.
I wonder if our Captain's alright…
Unmei Academy Team Locker Room
5PM
Akashi Seijuro
"Why did you do that?" Ayame asks with concern clear in her voice.
We're in the locker room, sitting side by side with her hands on top of mine
"I didn't want to get hurt, Ayame! I don't care whether I would have to give up basketball! As long as you're safe, nothing matters to me." I exclaim with tears flowing down my cheeks. She cups my cheek and wipes my tears away
"You act like I can't hold my own." She jokes
"I made a promise, Ayame…" I mutter
"Huh?"
"I promised…"
*FLASHBACK*
Gates of Unmei Academy
3PM
"Oi, BAkashi!" Akira's voice calls out and I turn around as I give her an irritated look.
It was an hour before the game and I was entering the gym.
"Before you blow your top, I just wanted you to keep Aya-chan safe." She continues and I sigh
"Shojou, you don't have to ask me to do that."
"And why is that?" she asks
"Because I promised myself that I wouldn't let anything hurt her." I reply as my ruby orbs bore into her emerald ones with emotions of seriousness, and sincerity. She smiles at me and begins to walk away
"You're starting to learn how to love, Akashi-kun!" she says as she looks back at me the goes inside. I smirk and shake my head
"Baka's really got his hands full with a girl like her." I say to myself and head inside as well.
*END OF FLASHBACK*
"Seijuro…" she says as she cups my cheek.
I lean towards her slowly but she pulls my face and kisses me directly on the lips. I kiss back and run one hand through her hair and the other around her waist. I pull her closer to me and the kiss deepens. We pull apart because of lack of air and look into each other's eyes.
That's when I realize my sight is back! I look into her ruby orbs and I could tell that she understood the silent message I gave her.
She hugs me tight and I hug back.
"Wanna go check if those blundering idiots actually won it?" she says when we pull apart and I nod with a smirk and we head out.
When we head out, we see the score and everything's frozen as we look at the scores…
100 – 100
When it totally sinks in, the whole crowd cheers like crazy!
The cheerleaders throw their pompoms in the air while the guys pump their fists. I hug Ayame and spin her around. She hugs back and kisses my cheek.
It's a tie! We have hope! It may be rough, but we'll get there. I think as I look at my soon-to-be Empress. Our ruby orbs lock gazes and I could feel my heart beat faster than Kuroko's Ignite Pass Kai. I put her down and kiss her forehead. We walk to the team and they give us high fives and bro-fists
"We did it, Captain!" Aho whispers to me and I nod.
We head to the line-up and bow to the Seirin players
"Thanks for a great game!" we say to each other. Just then, the guy who hit me in the eyes walks up to me
"Listen… I'm sorry…" he says scratching the back of his neck
"You'll pay for what you did someday." I say with my Emperor activating
"Akashi Seijuro!" Ayame's voice calls out and I sigh as I walk towards her. One smile from her is enough to calm me down and make me smile as well
"Akashi-kun! Let's have a victory party at your house!" Akira suggests and I agree. I call my father and I get his approval. This should be fun!
BEHIN THE SCENES:
Shojou: That was the best chapter yet!
Kagami: Not to mention that Akashi and Kishimoto kissed!
Kishimoto: SH-SHUT UP, BAKA! /
Akashi: Aw… My beloved's blushing…
Kishimoto: AUTHOR-SAMA! /!
Me: *doesn't look up from my textbook* Stop tormenting the poor girl…
Kishimoto: YOU AREN'T EVEN PAYING ATTENTION! AGAIN!
Shojou: That's the 2nd chapter in a row… Are you sure you're okay or are you trying to distract yourself from…
Me: I'm trying to get high grades, alright.
Shojou: Are you sure? *gets hit in the face by a shoe*
Me: Don't even think about it or I'm making you suffer….
Shojou: Gomen ne~
Blue-and-Green-Flames-are-Mine: See you guys in the next chapter… Pray that our dear author does not kill me so I can still enjoy the story.