Standard disclaimers applied…
As the two were torturing Sakuragi, Rukawa suddenly appeared to Sakuragi's relief. "Sempai?"
All the sempais turned to Rukawa. "Yes, Rukawa?" they all said. Rukawa's been suspecting they were up to something but decided to just play along as if he doesn't suspect a thing.
"Captain, aren't we practicing?" he pointed to the other juniors who were busy mopping the floor.
"Um… yeah, sure. In a minute. Say, Governor, Kogure sempai, you joining?" Miyagi asked.
"Yeah, sure. Why not?" Akagi asked. "I've got my uniform. How about you Kogure?"
"Right here." He patted his bag. "We'll be right back." Then, they went off to change.
"Hmph, you haven't improved much. You lost." Mitsui suddenly said to Miyagi.
"You're still low in stamina." Miyagi retorted.
"Say that again…"
"Do'ahos will never change… yare,yare…" Rukawa said breezily.
"Nande?!!!" Both seniors barked at Rukawa and a fight was about to commence when Akagi and Kogure appeared, looking very spunky. Murmurs can be heard from the juniors.
"All right! Listen up! Today, we'll receive a special treat for our coming practice game with Shoyo. Training for today will be handled by our ex-captain of Shohoku, Akagi!!" Miyagi announced proudly. All the juniors clapped their hands. And so, for the first years, they faced Akagi's wrath in training for the first time in their life. How do you think they like it? Not the least. (We all know how Akagi is, ne?) Then, after competing the 35th round of dashing, Akagi finally announced it's time for a practice game.
"We'll divide into 2 groups: the seniors (that's us) with 2 juniors VS Shohoku players." Akagi ordered. Everyone suddenly lost a shade of their color. Miyagi held his hand up.
"Uh… governor, I have a better idea. Rukawa and the juniors team up while you, Mitsui, Kogure, Sakuragi and myself team up. How's that?" Akagi gave him a look.
"But…" Akagi looked around. The first years and second years (the usual Shohoku bench-warmers from year 2 ) 'They don't look like they're potential players. They're all average sized like Mitsui…' "I don't know Miyagi…"
"Yeah!!! Why let Foxy face join the juniors?! They can surely win with me around. But not him!"
"Do'aho." Rukawa zipped by soundlessly, as usual.
"Stop calling me that!!!" Sakuragi exploded. Obviously forgot about the 'little crush'.
Akagi felt a headache coming and rubbed his temples. He was about to give his famous 'Gori Punch' When a gasp was heard.
"Oh my god!!! Akagi sempai!!! And Kogure and Mitsui too!" she gave them a hug. Making a certain someone turn green.
"Ayako-san? What's wrong?" Came a sweet voice.
"Haruko-chan! Look who's here." Then, Haruko appeared at the door.
"Oni-chan? What are you doing here? I thought you're supposed to be training in your school." Haruko said. "Ah! Mitsui and Kogure too!"
"Yare, yare… even you don't want us around…what? Don't you like us anymore?" Mitsui said.
"Ah.. of course not!" Haruko said quickly.
"Ah… what a nice surprise…" came a soothing voice. All of them know it VERY well.
"Deuce!!!" They all said.
"Oh-ho-ho-ho-ho. Glad to see my top players together again." Said the ever famous Anzai sensei.
"Anzai sensei, we're about to have a practice game but…"
"Why don't you determine who plays against who?" Miyagi said, cutting Akagi.
"Yosh… hm… let's see…first years and Rukawa-kun will play against the seniors, Miyagi and Sakuragi." The ex-students (the college students) were quite surprised to hear that but just kept quiet.
Then, the game started.
For the first ten minutes, the seniors' group scored mercilessly and continuously and the score was 35-5 in favor of the seniors (duh!) Everyone showed their 3 months training abilities and were trying to test just how good Rukawa is. When the first half ended, the score was 70-12. As they were resting, the seniors had a little 'chat'.
"Hmph! Rukawa's nothing. How can Anzai sensei allow him to play against us? This is a waste of time." Mitsui said, gulping down his bottle of water.
"Maybe. But, I think we haven't seen anything yet." Kogure suddenly said. "All the points made so far are all from the juniors. None are made by Rukawa. I think we'll be witnessing the real thing in the second half." Akagi nodded in agreement.
"Yeah. Knowing him, he wouldn't just keep quiet. What do you think Miyagi? Sakuragi?"
They didn't answer but just said, "Just wait and see."
On the juniors' side however, Rukawa was stretching around, warming up. While his fellow team mates sat panting for air. Looking at the juniors, Rukawa suddenly spoke, "Get up."
"What?! Are you crazy?!! They beat the hell out of us and we're 58 points behind them! Might as well rest before we get totally defeated." Said Rentaro, a first year.
"That's what you think." Rukawa said. Then, the whistle was blown. Signaling the start for the second half. "When you get the ball, pass it to me. And guard your opponent. Understood?" The rest just nodded in reply.
The second half started. Rukawa was the center this time and managed to smash the ball. It landed near a first year and immediately after he gained possession of the ball, Rukawa signaled him to pass it to him and smashed it into the hoop. The game continued on with Rukawa's forceful counter. The seniors only managed to score 5 additional points in the duration of the game. For the last 5 minutes, Akagi planned a new strategy. After telling all of them of his plan, (which Sakuragi greatly disagreed in but had no choice but to obey) they carried it out.
It was the seniors' turn for offence but Rukawa stole the ball and fast-breaked. Before he reached the goal area, Sakuragi waited for him already. He tried dodging Sakuragi by faking to the left but was faced by Miyagi. Then, two other players were behind him, Mitsui and Akagi. Rukawa was zone-pressed. (in the anime, it happened to Maki in the Shohoku VS Kainan match). All of them thought he'd pass it outside for sure but, to their surprise, he forced his way in and to their even greater surprise, Ayako, the referee, didn't blow the whistle as a signal of fouling. Finally, Rukawa scored by shifting the ball in the air.
For the last 30 seconds, the score was in a tie, 75-75. The seniors gained possession of the ball. Miyagi faked and passed it to Akagi, who was waiting in the shooting area. Then, AS Akagi was about to perform his 'Gorilla Dunk', Rukawa's hand suddenly smashed the ball from Akagi's grip. The ball flew in mid-air. Akagi, Rukawa and Sakuragi jumped for the ball. Rukawa got the ball but, accidantly, Sakuragi's elbow hit his head, hard and he fell onto the court.
"Rukawa!" The first years quickly went to his side. "Daijobu ka?!" Rukawa looked dazed and covered his face with his hand and looked down so that the others couldn't see his face. Then, Haruko and Ayako came.
"Rukawa? Are you all right?" Ayako asked.
"I'm fine." Rukawa replied. Suddenly, he heard Haruko gasp.
"Rukawa-kun… you're bleeding!" she pointed his head.
"It's nothing."
"It's something! Come on guys, help me carry him to the bench!" Ayako instructed.
The juniors helped Rukawa on his feet and was aided by Ayako on the bench. That's when Sakuragi approached him. "Say, Rukawa, I didn't do it on purpose okay?" he said and left. Some apology that was!
To Be Continued…
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Well, it's a bit boring. But, intros are always boring right? So, just bear with it. Next chapter's coming but for now, read and review!
Lots of Love,
Dark Gemini
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As the two were torturing Sakuragi, Rukawa suddenly appeared to Sakuragi's relief. "Sempai?"
All the sempais turned to Rukawa. "Yes, Rukawa?" they all said. Rukawa's been suspecting they were up to something but decided to just play along as if he doesn't suspect a thing.
"Captain, aren't we practicing?" he pointed to the other juniors who were busy mopping the floor.
"Um… yeah, sure. In a minute. Say, Governor, Kogure sempai, you joining?" Miyagi asked.
"Yeah, sure. Why not?" Akagi asked. "I've got my uniform. How about you Kogure?"
"Right here." He patted his bag. "We'll be right back." Then, they went off to change.
"Hmph, you haven't improved much. You lost." Mitsui suddenly said to Miyagi.
"You're still low in stamina." Miyagi retorted.
"Say that again…"
"Do'ahos will never change… yare,yare…" Rukawa said breezily.
"Nande?!!!" Both seniors barked at Rukawa and a fight was about to commence when Akagi and Kogure appeared, looking very spunky. Murmurs can be heard from the juniors.
"All right! Listen up! Today, we'll receive a special treat for our coming practice game with Shoyo. Training for today will be handled by our ex-captain of Shohoku, Akagi!!" Miyagi announced proudly. All the juniors clapped their hands. And so, for the first years, they faced Akagi's wrath in training for the first time in their life. How do you think they like it? Not the least. (We all know how Akagi is, ne?) Then, after competing the 35th round of dashing, Akagi finally announced it's time for a practice game.
"We'll divide into 2 groups: the seniors (that's us) with 2 juniors VS Shohoku players." Akagi ordered. Everyone suddenly lost a shade of their color. Miyagi held his hand up.
"Uh… governor, I have a better idea. Rukawa and the juniors team up while you, Mitsui, Kogure, Sakuragi and myself team up. How's that?" Akagi gave him a look.
"But…" Akagi looked around. The first years and second years (the usual Shohoku bench-warmers from year 2 ) 'They don't look like they're potential players. They're all average sized like Mitsui…' "I don't know Miyagi…"
"Yeah!!! Why let Foxy face join the juniors?! They can surely win with me around. But not him!"
"Do'aho." Rukawa zipped by soundlessly, as usual.
"Stop calling me that!!!" Sakuragi exploded. Obviously forgot about the 'little crush'.
Akagi felt a headache coming and rubbed his temples. He was about to give his famous 'Gori Punch' When a gasp was heard.
"Oh my god!!! Akagi sempai!!! And Kogure and Mitsui too!" she gave them a hug. Making a certain someone turn green.
"Ayako-san? What's wrong?" Came a sweet voice.
"Haruko-chan! Look who's here." Then, Haruko appeared at the door.
"Oni-chan? What are you doing here? I thought you're supposed to be training in your school." Haruko said. "Ah! Mitsui and Kogure too!"
"Yare, yare… even you don't want us around…what? Don't you like us anymore?" Mitsui said.
"Ah.. of course not!" Haruko said quickly.
"Ah… what a nice surprise…" came a soothing voice. All of them know it VERY well.
"Deuce!!!" They all said.
"Oh-ho-ho-ho-ho. Glad to see my top players together again." Said the ever famous Anzai sensei.
"Anzai sensei, we're about to have a practice game but…"
"Why don't you determine who plays against who?" Miyagi said, cutting Akagi.
"Yosh… hm… let's see…first years and Rukawa-kun will play against the seniors, Miyagi and Sakuragi." The ex-students (the college students) were quite surprised to hear that but just kept quiet.
Then, the game started.
For the first ten minutes, the seniors' group scored mercilessly and continuously and the score was 35-5 in favor of the seniors (duh!) Everyone showed their 3 months training abilities and were trying to test just how good Rukawa is. When the first half ended, the score was 70-12. As they were resting, the seniors had a little 'chat'.
"Hmph! Rukawa's nothing. How can Anzai sensei allow him to play against us? This is a waste of time." Mitsui said, gulping down his bottle of water.
"Maybe. But, I think we haven't seen anything yet." Kogure suddenly said. "All the points made so far are all from the juniors. None are made by Rukawa. I think we'll be witnessing the real thing in the second half." Akagi nodded in agreement.
"Yeah. Knowing him, he wouldn't just keep quiet. What do you think Miyagi? Sakuragi?"
They didn't answer but just said, "Just wait and see."
On the juniors' side however, Rukawa was stretching around, warming up. While his fellow team mates sat panting for air. Looking at the juniors, Rukawa suddenly spoke, "Get up."
"What?! Are you crazy?!! They beat the hell out of us and we're 58 points behind them! Might as well rest before we get totally defeated." Said Rentaro, a first year.
"That's what you think." Rukawa said. Then, the whistle was blown. Signaling the start for the second half. "When you get the ball, pass it to me. And guard your opponent. Understood?" The rest just nodded in reply.
The second half started. Rukawa was the center this time and managed to smash the ball. It landed near a first year and immediately after he gained possession of the ball, Rukawa signaled him to pass it to him and smashed it into the hoop. The game continued on with Rukawa's forceful counter. The seniors only managed to score 5 additional points in the duration of the game. For the last 5 minutes, Akagi planned a new strategy. After telling all of them of his plan, (which Sakuragi greatly disagreed in but had no choice but to obey) they carried it out.
It was the seniors' turn for offence but Rukawa stole the ball and fast-breaked. Before he reached the goal area, Sakuragi waited for him already. He tried dodging Sakuragi by faking to the left but was faced by Miyagi. Then, two other players were behind him, Mitsui and Akagi. Rukawa was zone-pressed. (in the anime, it happened to Maki in the Shohoku VS Kainan match). All of them thought he'd pass it outside for sure but, to their surprise, he forced his way in and to their even greater surprise, Ayako, the referee, didn't blow the whistle as a signal of fouling. Finally, Rukawa scored by shifting the ball in the air.
For the last 30 seconds, the score was in a tie, 75-75. The seniors gained possession of the ball. Miyagi faked and passed it to Akagi, who was waiting in the shooting area. Then, AS Akagi was about to perform his 'Gorilla Dunk', Rukawa's hand suddenly smashed the ball from Akagi's grip. The ball flew in mid-air. Akagi, Rukawa and Sakuragi jumped for the ball. Rukawa got the ball but, accidantly, Sakuragi's elbow hit his head, hard and he fell onto the court.
"Rukawa!" The first years quickly went to his side. "Daijobu ka?!" Rukawa looked dazed and covered his face with his hand and looked down so that the others couldn't see his face. Then, Haruko and Ayako came.
"Rukawa? Are you all right?" Ayako asked.
"I'm fine." Rukawa replied. Suddenly, he heard Haruko gasp.
"Rukawa-kun… you're bleeding!" she pointed his head.
"It's nothing."
"It's something! Come on guys, help me carry him to the bench!" Ayako instructed.
The juniors helped Rukawa on his feet and was aided by Ayako on the bench. That's when Sakuragi approached him. "Say, Rukawa, I didn't do it on purpose okay?" he said and left. Some apology that was!
To Be Continued…
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Well, it's a bit boring. But, intros are always boring right? So, just bear with it. Next chapter's coming but for now, read and review!
Lots of Love,
Dark Gemini
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