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Chapter 11
"Welcome one and all to the first Seireitei Quidditch Match! I'm Shinji Hirako, and I'll be your commentator today."
The air in the Seireitei was filled with excitement and people were filing into the stands of the stadium in the West Rukon district to see the first of many Quidditch matches. Tickets had sold out fast, with some Soul Reapers blowing their most recent paychecks to get a good seat. Some of the residents of the district had even camped out in front of the stalls that had been selling the tickets in order to get a seat in the stadium.
Under the orders of Yamamoto, the 12th squad had even set up large screens in the Seireitei and the other districts so that people who couldn't attend could see the game. And of course, there were some people that had betting pools going to gamble on the outcome of the match. Kyoraku and Rangiku had been two who had put down bets. The 12th squad had even worked with the Wizard Academy and had crafted special brooms for the teams to use.
"Today's match is between Squad 11 and Squad 13," said Shinji from the commentator's booth, "Squad 11's team has a lot of heavy hitters, but Squad 13's team has Rukia Kuchiki, who has played with the Gryffindor team as Beater back at Hogwarts."
Yumichika, the captain of Squad 11's team, and Rukia, the captain of Squad 13's team walked to the center of the Pitch where Masaki was waiting.
"Alright," she said, "I want a fair game. Zanpakuto are allowed, but only in Shikai. Kido and magic is prohibited and will get you a penalty if used. Am I understood?"
"Yes," said Yumichika.
"Of course," said Rukia politely.
"Alright then," said Masaki, "players, mount your brooms."
The two Squads took to the air and Masaki brought a sturdy box to the center of the field. With a good kick, she caused it to snap open and release two Bludgers into the arena.
"The Bludgers have been released," said Shinji, "now Masaki is releasing the golden snitch. Remember, the game only ends when the Snitch is caught, awarding a hundred and fifty points to the team that catches it."
Masaki then tossed the Quaffle into the air, signaling the start of the game. One of the Chasers form Squad 11 shot at the ball, but was knocked off course by a Bludger that had been shot his way by Rukia's bat. The rabbit loving midget in question had a sweet smile on as she flew off to help her team.
"And Squad 13 seizes the Quaffle thanks to a well aimed shot from their Beater," said Shinji, "and it looks like…yes! The score is now 10 - 0 in squad 13's favor."
"So you wanna play like that?" smirked Ikkaku, "Alright, Extend: Hozukimaru!"
Ikkaku slammed his sword and sheath together, transforming them into a long spear which he used to send a Bludger flying at the Squad 13 keeper, knocking him out of the way for his team to score a goal.
"And Ikkaku Madarame has released his Shikai, Hozukimaru," said Shinji, "and with that, the score evens out a bit. But what's this? Yumichika Ayasegawa is coming in with the Quaffle and…yes! He's scored yet another goal for Squad 11!"
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Meanwhile, some of the Captains were sitting together as they watched the game with great interest. The Stands were packed and the Soul Reapers sat mixed with the members of the Rukon district that had made it to the show. The Top Box was reserved for the Head Captain, Albus Dumbledore, and Chojiro Sasakibe, the Head Captain's aide.
"I must say," said Kyoraku as he munched on a snack that he had bought, "Rukia-chan is doing quite well."
Urahara had volunteered to cater the event with members of Squad 4 walking around and selling the occasional snack as if they were at a baseball or football game in the human world. He had even given them a discount on the condition that he gets to cater all of the matches.
"She has gotten a lot of practice at that school," said Ukitake as he sat beside his friend and fellow captain.
"So who did you bet on?" asked Kyoraku.
"Need you even ask?" asked Ukitake with a smile, "It is my Squad that is competing. I put down 2000 yen."
"I don't really see the need to bet on these events," said Toshiro with a frown.
"Really?" asked a voice from behind him, "I seem to recall you placing some bets on the Gryffindor when my sister was playing."
The three captains turned to see Ichigo walking up. The orange haired captain took a seat behind them and relaxed.
"It's good to see you, Ichigo-kun," said Ukitake with a smile.
"Glad to see you found the time to relax," said Kyoraku.
"I would never miss one of Rukia's games," said Ichigo, "not if I value my life."
"Indeed," chuckled Ukitake, "so how much did you bet?"
"100 galleons," said Ichigo.
"Why so much?" asked Toshiro.
"I have confidence in my fiancé," said Ichigo.
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"Alright," said Shinji several hours into the game, "Squad 13 currently has 220 points while Squad 11 only has 130. The game is stretching on and things are looking rough. It looks like the Squad 13 chaser is making a run for the goal!"
"Not on my watch!" yelled Ikkaku as he swung Hozukimaru like a baseball bat and slammed a Bludger into the squad 13 Chaser.
"Oh, and the Squad 11 Beater has intercepted the Chaser," said Shinji, "and it looks like the Squad 13 Seeker has seen the Snitch!"
The 13th squad Seeker had shot off toward the corner of the pitch. The 11th squad Seeker shot off in pursuit. The two Seekers tried to outpace each other as they raced toward the end of the arena. A small golden ball was flitting past the stands as the Seekers zoomed closer.
"Not if I can help it," said Rukia as she slammed her bat into a Bludger and sent it flying at the Squad 11 Seeker.
The metal ball flew off at the Squad 11 Seeker and knocked him clean off of his broom, just as a second Bludger slammed into the Squad 13 Seeker. As the Squad 13 Seeker was knocked off his broom, he managed to grab the Snitch out of the air.
"And Squad 13 snares the Snitch!" yelled Shinji, "That means Squad 13 will move to the next round. Join us next time in the East Rukon district to see Squad 5 and Squad 8 face off in the East Stadium. Tickets go on sale tomorrow!"
