It's an update. I actually finished it in ten days! Last update for 2014!

NeverInUrWildestDream, Lamia Scale and pica-chan. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the story!

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"Gray! Where the hell are you?!" He put his phone away from his ears to prevent them from breaking. The championship was scheduled four o'clock in the afternoon.

"Look Cana, my basketball shoes gave up. And I'm currently looking for replacement. I'll be there as soon as I find one."

After the semi finals, Gray did not expect to have his shoes on a broken condition. The fact that he only uses one pair, he understood already that he needs a new one.

"Seriously? Well then, bring another idiot with you since you both have the same problem!" The call was ended.

Another idiot who might that be? He again look for a good pair when he saw his best frenemy.

"So you are the other idiot?" He said while he walks to him.

"Oi, snow cone who are you calling idiot? You want to fight here?" Their foreheads clashed against each other now.

"Give it a try!"

"What do you think you are doing?" Said a voice.

"Yo! Gray's cousin." Natsu greeted.

"The name is Lyon." The Lamia Scale player scoffed.

"What are you doing here?"

"I heard from Juvia that you are looking for basketball shoes."

"Yeah, so what? No, wait you heard from Juvia?" He frowned at him

"Jelous, are you? Do you have one now?"

He rolled his eyes, "Not yet. How about you Natsu?" He turned to the pink haired Fairy.

"Yep. Here on my first shop." He grin.

"On your first try?!"

"Yeah. I have an easy size, unlike you." He mocked.

"I thought the same Gray. So as your cousin, I'm lending you one. It's the same model that you use. We have the same size and I have a spare one."

"Yeah, I know how much pair you have. I'd rather look to other shops."

"You know, you should get it. I don't want Cana to yell at me." He walk to the counter and pay for his shoes.

He reluctantly get the bag before saying, "I guess I owe you one."

"I will only accept one payment. You should win." He was walking away with his right hand waved.

Yes. Fairy Tail is moving to championship.

That last 35 seconds, was the time of their life. Lamia Scale got the possession of the ball determined to increase the gap. Their determination was matched by Fairy Tail's desire to win. Their possession ended by 24 seconds violation.

Now it is Fairies counter. Down by one, this play would tell who is the winner. It was not easy, Gray holds the ball with just five seconds remaining.

Lyon, not getting his guard down, was surprised when Gray throw the ball. He followed its course. Everything is wrong, his position, timing and all! There's no way that ball is going in.

Two seconds.

Then a pink haired jump timing the ball and dunk it in!

Now it made sense. Gray and Natsu made an alley - hoop.

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"Wow! This game really is a blockbuster. Good day! I'm Max. I know you are wondering why you have me here but this is championship guys! I will introduce the starting members for both team."

The crowd was cheering. Sabertooth's banner were scattered. But Fairy Tail have their own.

"Let start up with our very own, Fairies!"

The players entered the court. They wear white uniforms.

"Their Captain wearing jersey number four, Laxus Dreyar!"

Gajeel - Center

Gray - shooting guard

Natsu - power forward

Loke - Point guard

On the other team. Blue Jerseys.

Orga - Captain/ Center

Rouge - Guard

Rufus - Shooting guard

Sting - Power forward

Dobengal - Point guard

Before the match officially starts, teams were both polishing what courses of actions they'll do.

"Listen everyone. For the past seven years, Sabertooth has been the defending champions,"

"Which is crazy anyways." Cana intervened and gained a glare from her father.

"My sweet daughter, you know I love you and all but can you let me finish?"

"Ugh, stop that!"

"As I was saying, Fairy Tail never won against them for seven years. Don't be discouraged!"

He put his hand on the middle, Cana put hers above and the others follow.

Laxus yelled, "On three, One. Two. Three!"

"Fairy Tail fight!"

The tip off was made deciding for Fairies on defense.

Sting was dribbling the ball with Natsu on his guard.

"I've been looking forward for this, Natsu."

But before Natsu answered, Sting has already passed him. He used this as an advantage and successfully made a lay - up, making Sabertooth score first.

Fairies were not able to score on their possession because of Dobengal's steal. Returning to Tigers' (Sabertooth's team name) court he passed it to Rouge being guarded by Gajeel. They stared at each other, calculating how they were going to move. Rouge leaned to the right and Gajeel followed but the former was able to switch to the other direction making a jump shot. Gajeel growled when it went in!

The first quarter was in favor of the Tigers. Fairies manage to score but they are down by twelve.

The second quarter is about to start. It is Fairies offense. As usual Loke is holding the ball. His eyes scanned the court, everyone is being guarded heavily. He looked at Laxus, their eyes met. He knew what to do. Loke passed it to Laxus. The latter was about to shoot it but Orga went for block. Orga was surprised when Laxus threw the ball when timing is off but still counted. Then the blonde smirked at him.

"Gray Fullbuster," For the Tigers, the certain Rufus Lohr was dribbling the ball. "I've memorized all of your data. Shooting percentage, height, weight-"

"Are you a stalker?" Gray cut him off. His statement make his opponent frowned. Instead on answering, the long haired Tiger drive to the left. Gray reaction was fast. Rufus jumped, he followed. But then, the Rufus passed it to Rouge who was freed from Gajeel and shoot.

The second quarter still belonged to Sabertooth. The scores increase as well as the gap. Now, the lead is eigtheen points. For the half time, Fairies' pep squad will perform as the players go to their locker room.

On their way, Lucy saw Natsu. "Hey Natsu, don't look so down. We still have half time."

Natsu stared at her which made the woman blush. It seems that he loosen up a bit. He smile, "Thanks Lucy."

On Fairies locker room.

"Listen up boys! I admit they are good. But, are you gonna let it look like they are really better than us? After seven years, this is the first time we were able to get to championship. Let us do it for Fairy Tail!" Gildarts said knowing fully that his team is capable of doing more.

After that being said, Cana discussed their plan on winning.

"Where are you going, Gray?"

He looked at Loke and shrugged continuing his walk anywhere. He found himself outside the gym. He just stoof there, feeling the fresh air courtsy of the trees.

"Gray?"

He turned and saw that distinct shade of hair. "Juvia, what are doing here outside?" She showed bottles of drinks. "So, who would you want to win? Me or that Rufus?"

"Hm. I think it would be Rufus." He stared at her in disbelief. "That's if, Gray continues being distracted. Juvia advices that he should be serious next quarter."

Third quarter.

Fairies hold the ball. Cana told them one thing, Sabertooth is not playing as a team. They may be passing to each other, but passing does not mean teamwork. Fairy Tail, having known the true value of camaraderie, have decided to use a team play more often.

Trusting each other's ability, they passed to anyone who get free. They survived the quarter with Gray's long shot aided by Loke's good judgements and Natsu's screen. Add Laxus and Gajeel's inside play. It did not matter who's opponent is who.

Loke passed the ball to Gajeel in the insides, who after receiving the ball, passed it to Laxus. He made a successful hook shot despite being blocked by Orga.

"Oi, you should enjoy the game." Sting stopped in front of Orga.

"He keeps delaying his timing but still making a basket."

"Yeah, whatever."

For the fourth quarter, the lead was now cut to five. There was only ten minutes left.

The Tigers were in possession. Dobengal, their point guard, passed the ball to Rufus. He dribbled the ball to their side of the court. Gray met him ready for interception. The long haired Tiger changed his speed and jumped right off the three point line. Gray blocked but he is milisecond late. Basket was counted.

During Fairies turn Natsu was guarded by Sting. Sting is good. And he admits that. It took him his dribbling skills just to pass through him. He dribbled the ball while it was changing from his left hand to right. The time Sting was distracted, he made a lay-up and scored.

Rufus gathered his team, "we have to guard them harder and force them to shoot. It will reduce their accuracy."

Orga was inside, together with Rouge. The other three was beyond three point line. Sting holds the ball, he passed it to Rufus, who in turn passed it to Rouge. Gajeel was there. Rouge jumped, Gajeel followed, "No you won't."

Instead of straight course, he shoot it in the left side, it went in.

Natsu stood beside the referee out of bounds and then passed it to Loke starting their play. As they reach their goal, Fairies struggled to make a good angle to receive a pass. Dobengal, marking Loke, was late to react when the orange haired Fairy made a jump shot.

"I can shoot too, you know."

Now the scores were 77 to 73 Fairies still down by four.

Tigers were on counter, they were on their side of the court already but Gray was able to steal the ball. Gajeel, who was still on their side raise a hand. Gray made a fst break to him. Gajeel slammed the basket.

They high fived. Now the scores were close. They can hear the cheering from the crowd. Fairi Tail's pep squad was leading them.

One and a half minutes left for the championship. Fairies on the hold of the ball. Loke passed to Gray, then to Natsu. Now the ball was in Gajeel's hand, he was about to shoot but seeing Laxus has a better chance he passed it.

Laxus jumped. He know he can do it, but Orga suddenly appeared and block!

The whistle blew. The all looked at the referee. "Foul! Blue number 1! Two free throws!"

"Are you blind?!" The tiger was furious.

"Stop!" Rouge tried to block his teammate.

Laxus was standing on the free throw line. The first shot was in. Now, the deciding play was about to begin.

There is only one option. Shoot the first throw. Then purposely miss the second one. But, they should be quick on rebound and shot. With six seconds remaining of the clock.

The Tigers know exactly what they were planning. Both teams were trying to get the best position to rebound. Laxus saw it. He missed it.

The crowed gasp!

It was Laxus who got the rebound and made a basket!

Fairy Tail won the championship!

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They were gathered at the center. They bowed in unison.

"Thank you for the great match!"

They were on shower room. They've finished cleaning themselves.

"Hey Natsu, what' with the change of plans?" Gray asked.

"I got a news there will be a ball tomorrow night."

"So you mean were doing it there, Salamander?"

"Yeah I guess." He grinned


Ahem. What are you going to do Natsu?

Sorry for misspelled words! He-he-he

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-anchooovyy (12.28.2014)