Finally Chapter 25! I'm quite proud of this chapter :D Now Enjoy...
When we arrived at the place for the finals there was a sign… that said closed. While Endou was complaining about it, Natsumi got a call; We waited till she was off before we asked her who called. She told us it was the Football Frontier organization and the field for the final game moved…
"Where?" Endou asked. Natsumi was silent, I had a bad feeling. We all heard something and looked towards the sky; a flying… thing was in the sky.
"Is that the Finals stadium." Kidou said, Natsumi nodded. I couldn't stop staring… and the bad feeling didn't leave. We were flown up to the stadium in a helicopter (Kabeyama was clinging to me, making Ichirouta jealous) We were checking out the stadium (The field) and that's when we saw Kagayama. He looked the same as he did before the police took him… I look at Gouenji to see his hands trembling in anger.
Coach began speaking to Endou… He tells Endou that his Grandfather may have died, because of Kageyama. Endou is shocked at first, but then turns angry; I wondered why coach would do that to Endou…
Endou began to pant in rage, I looked at him in worry. Gouenji put him hand on Endou shoulder instantly snapping him out of the ravine. He took a deep breath and calmed down, I smiled; I looked to where Kabeyama was still standing, I see that he is looking at me before I gave him my best death glare, to which he just smirked at. I kind of missed part of Endou's speech… So I pretended that I knew what he was talking about; Coach told us to get ready for the match.
We ran to the locker room to prepare; I felt… that I needed to do something: I looked at lightning, casually leaning out of my bag, at the yellow ribbon that graced the handle. I untied it and fitted it on my head, pulling back my bang.
"What are you doing Ren?" Endou asked me as he zipped up his bag, I gave him a smile.
"I though I should honor my Grandfathers memory… and yours as well." I told him, he gave me a shocked look then a smile. He waved and walked out, Ichirouta walked up to me and we walked out together. As soon as we entered the stadium people began to cheer immediately; I saw my fan clubs from both the middle school and the high school, also my parents were here… I felt pumped up.
Endou made another speech firing us up even more; As we were running on the field to warm up, Zeus came on the field in a whirlwind…Everyone looked quite worried. I took a good look at them;
"They kind of look funny…" I mumbled, Ichirouta heard me apparently because he was trying not to laugh. After warm-up we did a small cheer before running onto the field, only to momentarily distracted by Zeus getting a drink of water… blech. Endou and… Aphrodi shook hands, I glanced at Zeus to see half of them smirking at me, especially the goalkeeper… creepy. Aphrodi walked pass me whispering in my ear,
Good Luck Ren-Chan
A shiver went up my spine; I felt a dark aura coming from Aphrodi. Our starters were on the field and the match began with Zeus' kickoff; A boy kicked it back to Aphrodi; who, as Gouenji and Someoka were running towards him, used a hissatsu called 'Heaven's time', he used it till he was in front of Endou. I was shocked and angry, he better not of hurt Ichirouta! As Aphrodi was in front of Endou he used God Knows and Endou used God Hand, but it wasn't enough to stop it. I gritted my teeth as I heard Aphrodi basically talk about how superior he was; He used to be a crybaby who used to follow his older brother around… I gritted my teeth again, I hated his brother with a passion.
Endou got up, with much difficultly, we had next kickoff with Gouenji and Someoka bringing up the ball, but what surprised everyone was that Zeus didn't defend. Someoka and Gouenji used Dragon tornado, but the goalkeeper used 'Tsunami wall' and blocked it… I shivered; the goalkeeper's element was water… He looked at me and smirked before giving the ball back to Gouenji, I shivered again involuntary. Kidou, Ichinose and Gouenji used Emperor Penguin no. 2, but it was also blocked. We used the Phoenix and Poseiden used Gigantic wall, stopping the ball once again. He gives to a teammate who starts running towards the goal; Ichirouta, Shourin and Kabeyama run at him, but he used a hissatsu 'Dash storm' sending the three of them in the air and crashing to the ground.
I was about to stand up and run onto the field, but prevented myself from doing so… The boy uses a hissatsu 'Reflect Buster' effectively making it past Endau's 'God Hand'. I felt down, but was shocked when I saw Shourin withering in pain, he was gripping his ankle…err leg, Handa went in for him… I looked at Max to see that he was worried. The ball was given to the boy again and he began running to the goal, Domon, Max and Kurimatsu, rushed towards him, but were blown away by 'Dash Storm'. It was given to another boy who used a hissatsu 'Divine Arrow' which made it passed Endou's Bakuretsu Punch, the score becoming 0-3, Zeus favor.
Max and Kurimatsu both got injured, I saw Handa immediately go to Max's side, Kageno and Shishido went in for them and they were nervous. Someoka began to bring up the ball, but one of the defenders used a hissatsu 'Mega Quake' and Someoka got injured, Pumpkin went in for him… I looked at coach who looked very worried… I felt worried about Pumpkin too, he wasn't the strongest player… and he was taken out quickly. I took a deep breath as I stood, I was the last reserve meaning… I couldn't get hurt. Zeus saw me walk on the field and gave me evil smirks, but I wasn't intimidated… wish I knew what they were planning.
As soon as we began we were bombarded with attack after attack, but I was holding on better than everyone else… I just needed the ball. I got my chance, Aphrodi gave me the ball willing, it didn't occur to me that he was planning something. I dribbled the ball passed the opponents, who were standing still, but I was then blocked by a defender… I went around him only to run into the goalkeeper… who was far from the goal, I was going to go around him for an easy goal, but was surprised.
"Water Prison!" he shouted, I was immediately surrounded by… water. The water swirled inside the sphere, throwing the ball out and keeping me in. Memories flashed:
A group of boys pulled me from my bed in the orphanage, bounding my hands and feet. They gagged me then dragged me out of the building with me fighting the whole way. I took note of who was there… Afuro Takashi, his little brother Afuro Terumi along with his brother friends… Terumi looked nervous as they dragged me towards the dock. I heard rattling and felt them tie something around my waist before they threw me over the dock; into the cold water below. I tried not to panic, but I couldn't move, I couldn't…"
I felt myself screaming, losing precious air… I heard people shouting, more so when the water disappeared. I felt myself go blank… I couldn't feel anything , I was unaware of anything happening around me… I faintly heard a whistle and someone pulling me.
Kazemaru's (Short) P.O.V
After Zeus kick the ball out they went to get a water break, it wasn't even the end of the quarter yet… my body ached, but I managed to get up… I looked to see Ren standing where Posiden used his hissatsu on him. Ren was really wet, but I didn't know what was causing his strange behavior… I had to drag him to the bench and when I managed to get him to sit, I was shocked. Ren's eyes were faded, shock, but what shocked me more was that he was crying… you couldn't really tell unless you were close.
"Ren! Ren!" I shouted at him, shaking him. He didn't even blink. Everyone gave me a strange look…
"What's wrong?" coach asked me, I pointed at Ren, Coach was shocked along with everyone (except Natsumi). Natsumi walked over and handed me a towel.
"Dry him off, then we will snap him out of his ravine." She said, I nodded and began scrubbing Ren's head dry…
Ren's P.O.V
I heard someone calling my name, faintly, but I heard it… I began to see things again, snapping out of my memories. When I truly came to I was staring into the eyes of Ichirouta's worried eyes.
"Ren are you okay?" He asked me in a calm voice… I could only nod.
"What happened?" Coach asked me… I looked down in shame.
"The water… bad memories, I apologize… I shouldn't let personal problems interfere with the game." I told him, Coach shook his head and patted mine.
"Its fine, I just glad you're okay." He said, I smiled. I got up and walked over to Ichirouta, who was talking to Endou. His back was to me, so I hung off him (it was a little hard since I was shorter); he jumped a little bit, but smiled when he looked at me. I smiled back and gently nuzzled his neck, I felt better now that I barely remembered what happened… sort of.
The girls disappeared, but I didn't dwell on it while I ran onto the field. Posiden smirked at me and once again, I shivered. We were instantly taken down, even I had barely any time to react; I could barely move, I struggled lifting the upper half of my body. The referee was about to announce us unable to able to continued, but Endou stood up, with the rest of us following; I was determined like everyone else… that seemed to confuse Aphrodi… As he was about to use 'God Knows' when the referee blew the whistle signaling the end of the quarter. I stood up stiffly, I noticed Kabeyama carrying Ichirouta off the field. I walked (Would have run but was really tired) to him and took Ichirouta off his back and sat him down. As we were resting Natsumi told us that Zeus was using Aqua of the Gods, a drink that enhances their physical abilities. I was furious! I hate cheaters, so hearing about that made me very, very angry. I glare at Aphrodi, who only smirked at me; We need to show them that they are wrong.
We run onto the field, determine to win. We fought relentlessly, but Aphrodi still managed to get the ball; he calmly dribbled towards the goal, using 'Heaven's time' on Kabeyama, Domon, Kageno and I… it hurt.
He shot at Endou, it bounced back… I got up and ran towards the goal as Aphrodi kicked it again. I blocked the balls with my own body.
"Ren!" Endou shouted as I fell.
"I'm okay." I told him. Endou glared at Aphrodi and yelled at him, telling him not to taint our soccer. Aphrodi got angry and his muscles bulged… eww. I stood up with my teammates, powered up by Endou's determination.
"Endou!" I shouted with everyone else, I knew he was going to stop it; I gave him a look and ran out further onto the field, ready to receive. Aphrodi used "God Knows' and Endou used… "Majin the Hand'! He finally figured it out and successfully stopped the ball.
"Ren!" He shouted as he threw the ball, I caught it and ran towards the goal. I dribbled around the defense and got close to the goal keeper, who didn't have time to moved up to use "Water Prison'.
I kicked the ball into the air, twirling as I went up, wings like Aphrodi's 'God Knows' came out of my back, as I hit the highest point the wings opened up.
"Devil's…" the wings started turning black "Blade!" I kicked the ball towards Posiden who looked shocked.
"Tsunami Wall!" Posiden shouted, but the ball went in scoring our first point!
I cheered along with everyone.
"Amazing Ren!" I heard Endou shout. Aphrodi come running down the field dribbling, shouting something, when he trips… on my Ichirouta, who was going to stop him. It happened in slow motion, they fell and Aphrodi kissed my boyfriend… I stood their in shock, but Aphrodite (With a flushed face) began running at the goal again (leaving a dazed Ichirouta) and used 'God Knows', but Endou stopped it with 'Majin the hand'. I was a little ticked off at Aphrodi, but I would get him back later… Gouenji and Kidou used 'Twin Boost' and got the score even (Because Posidon couldn't move) I used 'Lightning Blade' to get a fourth point while Endou, Ichinose and Domon used 'The Phoenix' with Gouenji's 'Fire Tornado' to score a fifth point. Aphrodi fell in shock at the loss of his team.
We jumped when it sunk in and cheered very loudly. I was smiling like an idiot, but it kind of vanished when Aphrodi walked up to us. Everyone got quiet as he walked over to me.
"Ren… I'm sorry!" He shouted as he bowed. I was momentarily shocked. He stood straight up.
"I know how scared you are of water… and I used it against you." He murmured. I smiled and told him it was okay… years ago when the accident happened Aphr- Terumi was the one to save me, by going against his brother. I patted his head.
"Oh, and next time you kiss my boyfriend… I will kill you." I threaten him, he looked confused then shocked. He looked between Ichirouta (who was flushing) and I, he blushed, nodded and ran off.
We went outside and talked while waiting for the bus. I was chatting with Ichirouta when I felt something encircle my waist and something on my head. I looked up to see my mother hugging me…
"Congratulations Ren-Ren!" she shouted "And you guys too…" she mentioned to the team. My father just sighed, but smiled at me… hehe
"Come here Father." I said, spreading out my arms, he backed up.
"No." He said, I frowned, then I smirked. I put on my best puppy-dog face.
"Please… Otou-san?" He froze… then started tearing up. He grabbed me, bringing me into a hug crying about something. My teammates and I were laughing; my father let me go and I ran to Ichirouta and proceed to hug him and kissed him on the cheek, then I remembered my parents… they didn't look shocked, but happy. Ichirouta was flushed and I was smiling happily…
Everyone wanted to hold the trophy we won. The first years were being a shiny eyed… I looked over at Max and Handa, they noticed me looking and blushed. They smiled and kissed each other, getting shocked faces from our teammates, but we all smiled (the first-years were a little more shocked) The bus came and we loaded it, starting back for the school…
Now its going to be time for the Aliea Arc! I have really good idea for it ;) now you have to wait XD