A/N: Hey peeps, thanks for stopping by. A mega-rant coming up after I answer the reviews I got:

Anime Ruthless: Thanks for reading. I was thinking about writing a prequel to this fic, as soon as I'm done with this one. (In case you were wondering, it's going to be about 6-7 more chapters, possibly 9 or 10 if I get more reviews) Let me know what you think.

LeighC: You're welcome and I promise to take care of myself. See what I wrote above and let me know what you think of my idea.

Two reviews…well that's how it started, so I don't mind if that's how it's finished. Big time rant coming in three…two…one…

I was visiting the profile of a fellow author, Pirate Monkey (If you're a Ryou/Serenity fan I recommend "Run". It's going to be pretty good I think.) Earlier this week. I agree with most of the things that he or she (not sure of gender but thinking a she) said about Christianity. The only thing I slightly disagree with is about how the Christian religion has been spread. True, many Christians of the present don't attempt to shove their religion down the throats of non-believers. Let's examine briefly how it spread in the past though. Through conquest. Enslavement. Forced conversions. There are so many terrible things that people have done "in the name of God" that it overshadows the work that good Christians do. Do I really have to tell you more? Email me or leave a response in your review. I FEAR NO CHALLENGE!

Another thing…it makes me sick how people are using their religion these days to push their agenda. From Islamic Fundamentalists to the "Christian Right", it appalls me how these people use their religion for political gain. There was one incident here in the USA where some members of a church were kicked out of their church for not voting for George W. Bush. THIS IS AN OUTRAGE! Not that I'm a big fan of either of the two candidates for the 2004 election (John Kerry was the other candidate, for those who've already forgotten), but it's pretty sad when a religious leader attempts to use his/her congregation as puppets to push the political agenda he feels is right. I could say so much about the Israel/Palestine conflict, but I don't really have enough time to describe how I feel on that issue.

On a lighter note, the American Idol competition is wrapping up this week. Not that I have anything vested in the outcome, but I'm hoping Bo Bice is the winner. Each year (at least in my view) the person with the best overall performance has been able to win the show. I just hope the tradition holds up.

O.K. Rant over. Now on with the fanfic!

Chapter 26: Stunning Revelation

The following is a Metro-8 Conference Sports Moment:

Trailing 26-7 at halftime to the heavily favored Alabama A&M Bulldogs in the 1985 Division 1-AA National Football Championship, the Gotham Catholic Crusaders rallied with three second-half touchdown passes from senior quarterback Johnny Boudreaux. A last-second score by fullback Roger Stafford proved to be the difference as the Crusaders prevailed 36-35 to claim the school's first ever National Championship in any sport.

The proceeding has been a Metro-8 Conference Sports Moment; let's send you back to your ball game…

This has been yet another rout by Domino City, as they are taking Grambling State to the woodshed right now. With about 2:00 left to play, they lead 88-53. We'll be back right after this.

Nathan was very pleased with what he saw from his team. They were playing the game, as one wise coach said, "the right way". Suffocating defense. Patient offense. Overall balance. He had already put in his bench to stop the worst of the rout. He only said two words when he sent them in, two words that he hoped that they held on to and utilized not only in basketball but in life: Finish strong.

Chang takes the pass from Yugi and throws it down hard! This had been a complete and total massacre.

When the final horn sounded and the arena began to clear out, the two teams shook hands as the band played a song called "The Bells of Saint Mary's" (A/N 1). Nathan went over to shake hands with the opposing coach, a son of one of his father's assistants.

"Good game, Abe."

"Well done, Nathan. Good luck against Gonzaga."

"Thanks."

After their conversation finished, the two coaches headed their separate ways. A few fans stuck around after the game to thank the young coach for what he had done to turn around the basketball program, and he showed his appreciation for them. When he finally made his way through the corridor and into his team's locker room, he told them.

"I am so proud of you all tonight. You played smart, you played with passion, and you played as a team. Guess what? I love you guys so much…. NO PRACTICE TOMORROW!"

For about a nanosecond, there was an awkward silence in the room. They had practiced at least once a day for nearly six months and this announcement was a bit of a shock. Suddenly, Joey let out this huge whoop that was echoed around the room by everyone (save Kaiba, he was already doing some work for his company.). The entire locker room burst into singing the school's old fight song, with nearly everyone singing at least a little off key…

Domino University, defenders of the gray and blue

We will always faithful be; our hearts are loyal, true.

All for one and one for all, we have the will to win for thee

So we'll, fight, fight, fight, fight…until we gain the victory…SAINTS!

The celebration was cut short, however by a knock at the door. A man stepped inside, middle-aged and wearing a police uniform.

"Nathan James Colby?"

"Yes…how can I help you, sir?"

"You're under arrest for grand larceny, bribery, and obstruction of justice."

No one in the room moved or spoke as the officer moved to bring Nathan under his custody.

"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say or do can be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you are unable to afford one, one will be provided to you. Do you understand these rights?"

"Yes…Tristan. Call my family. They can get you in touch with my attorney. You're in charge of the team until I get out."

With that the officer left the room, Nathan Colby in tow.

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"It's been taken care of?…Good. Excellent. I'll schedule the press conference for tomorrow."

Pegasus smiled in his dimly lit office.

Hmmm…the plan is working perfectly. Those fools have no idea of what we've been able to accomplish. Sorry Colby-boy, but SOMEBODY had to take the fall. HAHAHAHAHAHA!

Sorry had to stop it there, people.

Author's Note 1: "The Bells of Saint Mary's" is a song played by the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Band of Notre Dame University at the conclusion of football games and the like. It has a very soothing sort of sound to it, I guess. If you want to hear it for yourself, go to Fight Music (dot com of course), look under Major Independent School, then look for Notre Dame. If you have WMP or something similar to that it shouldn't take that long for it to play.

Hope you enjoyed the chapter, folks. Take care.

BDB…out