Author: I own the characters that are NOT from Slam Dunk…. If they are from Slam Dunk, they are property of Inoue Takehiko. Please don't sue me… Also, a foreword, I tend to be long winded when writing my fics, so at least you get the overall picture, as well as the locations/background, and worth your dollar on Internet charges! LOL Please do email/review me, and I can update the previous chapters. Thanks!

Words in italics or between slashes are thoughts, words within ^^ are actions, unless otherwise stated, words in brackets are locations usually before each section.

P/s: This fic MAY be in tune with what actually happened in the original anime, but as this is a fic of mine, there MIGHT be parts that will be OOC… But that's what makes it nice, ne? Bwa ha ha ha ha!!!! ^_^

(=^_^=)  Chapter 19 – The Decision  (=^_^=)

Now, that Ryonan High had had a camp, Shohoku High was not to be outdone, and they trained hard. The practice game came soon after, and Ryonan High won, and Akagi was very pissed.

Yumi could not take the heat anymore, and decided to announce her decision.

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"Nori-kun! Jun-Jun! Would you come here for a while, please?" cried Yumi.

The two giants bounded up to where she was.

"I have made my decision." Yumi announced.

Both males held their breath, awaiting the result.

"I will make my final decision known when both Shohoku High and Ryonan High goes to the Inter High Games." Said Yumi, looking at her two boyfriends.

"Are?" both squawked.

"I want both of you to aim to be the best in Kanagawa. I want you both to be the best, in Japan, if possible. I want you both to strive for the Inter High, and my decision will be based on that."

"So… Whoever wins, wins you?" Uozumi asked.

"You can say that, Jun-Jun." Smiled Yumi.

"Aa. So be it." Said Akagi, glaring at Uozumi, and vice versa.

Both males shook their hands on it, and it was so.

Akagi and the rest of Team Shohoku left Ryonan High, and he made a solemn vow to win, no matter what. So did Uozumi.

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L.I.D.[author]: And so begins the rest of the Slam Dunk action, but we're in Ryonan ne? So I'll omit that lengthy part, and go on where Shohoku, Ryonan, Kainan, and Takezato are in the Kanagawa final round to decide the two teams that would be representing the Kanagawa Prefecture.

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It was a sunny day. The competition between Shohoku High and Ryonan High was about to take place, for Kainan University had already achieved its goal to be the first team to represent Kanagawa. Takezato had already lost to Shohoku High, as well as Ryonan High, and was kicked out of the rounds. It was now either Shohoku or Ryonan who was going to have the second ticket to the Inter High.

The stadium was getting ready for the match to begin, as banners were changed, and the people restless. Finally, both teams emerged, and warmed up. During the last minute before the match began, they all assembled, and had a pep talk.

The starting members for Shohoku High were: Akagi Takenori, Miyagi Ryota, Sakuragi Hanamichi, Rukawa Kaede and Mitsui Hisashi.

The starting members for Ryonan High were: Uozumi Jun, Koshino Hiroaki, Uekusa Toriyuki, Sendoh Akira and Fukuda Kichou.

Both teams were on fire, determined to beat each other. Especially the two centres, whose love, fuelled their determination even more so.

The ball was cast upwards by the referee, and Uozumi swatted it away from Akagi, much to Team Shohoku's surprise. Sendoh caught the ball, passed it to Fukuda who tried to make a shot, but was intercepted by Sakuragi, who evidently made a 'Basket interfere' foul.

The games continued, with the teams making and losing shots. Uozumi kept on guarding Akagi, and vice versa.

Akagi managed to get the basketball, and was about to shoot.

"I'll win Yumi, Uozumi." Resolved Akagi.

"In your dreams, Akagi!" retorted Uozumi, preventing Akagi from making a basket, sending him to the floor.

/Oh no, my foot. It's hurting again. Kuso! / Thought Akagi, since his foot was previously injured.

The game raged on, and Uozumi ended up roaring, when he made several consecutive shots.

During half time, Akagi was brought back to life, thanks to Sakuragi's head butt, as well as Yumi's SMS, telling him to strive on. Yumi had sent both Akagi and Uozumi an SMS, telling them to do their best, since she would only be able to see them after the match. Hikoichi would be videotaping the whole game for her. (L.I.D.[author]: Ha ha!)

In the locker room…

"Don't worry, we'll win this, Uozumi! Then Yumi-chan will finally be yours." Sendoh smiled, ever so confident.

Ikegami smiled as well. Uozumi was fired up with determination, and clenched his fist in the air. "Of course!"

/I will NOT lose to Akagi! Absolutely not!  /

The second half began, and many baskets were shot, and the constant dribbling sound echoed throughout the court. Uozumi was so intent on winning, that he had fouled for the fourth time, when he blocked Sakuragi's shot. He was sent to rest at the benches, and Sendoh assured him that he would do his best.

/Don't worry, Uozumi. I'll cover you. We'll win! Definitely! / Thought Sendoh and Ikegami, their face pensive.

/Will it be enough? Kuso! / Thought Uozumi.

Sure enough, Akagi was on a roll, and Shohoku was catching up. Fast. Uozumi could see Akagi smiling, as if he was saying; "Mi-chan's mine."

Uozumi got even more incensed. However, when Coach Taoka sent Uozumi on the court again, he made a stunning comeback. However, it was not enough, since they were too preoccupied with the starting members to notice or even guard the bespectacled player from Shohoku, Kogure.

There was only 58 seconds to go, and Shohoku High was leading by four points. Sendoh eluded Akagi, and managed to shoot a basket. Soon, it was between Akagi and Uozumi. Akagi attempted to shoot, but missed. But a looming figure zoomed past, and landed a Slam Dunk. It was Sakuragi! With only one second left, Coach Taoka closed his eyes, and trembled. Shohoku had won.

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/I have lost. / Thought Uozumi, looking at Shohoku, his eyes filled with sadness and regret. /I have lost, everything. /

Akagi looked at the crowd. /Mi-chan, I've… No. We've won. / And he cried.

"Come on Gori. Let's go line up." Piped Sakuragi, his hand over Akagi's shoulder.

Both teams lined up, and bowed to each other. Akagi and Uozumi looked at each other, and in sportsman-like fashion, they hugged each other. (L.I.D.[author]: Awww!)

"Congratulations, Akagi."

"Arigato, Uozumi."

Both teams exited the compound together, yet somewhat scattered. Both Akagi and Uozumi spotted a figure in a dress. It was Yumi! She smiled at the two, and waved. A twinkle in her eyes could be seen, and then ran up to the winner.

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(=^_^=) Meow!

That's the ending chapter, people! Will I or will I not post an Epilogue? Only your reviews will awaken the answer within me! Thanks! ^_~ Make those reviews long and nice! ^_^

Replies!

Icko14-chan: NO way! Yumi isn't that hentai! And yeah, Jun-Jun looks steamy clad in trunks! ^_~ LOL Glad you think Sendoh and Ikegami are cute in my fic! LOL

Fehrocious-chan: LOL Yumi isn't going to do anything, this is a confession of what Yumi's innermost feelings are, and only released it to get the burden off her chest. She still doesn't know who she feels more strongly to. (L.I.D.[author]: ^Sweat drop^ )

Madiha-chan: Hey, giants like Akagi or Uozumi can be romantic anytime! LOL It's just that mister Inoue, being a guy (mister Inoue, please don't sue) can't capture the intricacies of being romantic for his characters. :p

F5C-chan: LOL Nya ha ha!!!! I'm glad you can't keep your eyes off my fic! ^_~ And NO, Akagi wasn't stuck at home… He got his share of the limelight on Valentine's Day remember? Sheesh! LOL

JCM-chan: nah, this fic won't turn NC-17… LOL Thanks so much for your compliments, I don't really deserve them… *but takes compliments and sneaks away anyway* Nya ha ha ha! And yes, I'm very happy! ^_~

Nellie-chan: Yep those two, Sendoh and Ikegami are cute in my fic! LOL And look above about what I said about Akagi getting his lime light already! ^_^