A/N: Here's chapter 3. This is where the twins finally meet. How exciting!
Disclaimer: Do I look like someone that could own these things? No? I didn't think so either.
The next day
11:05 a.m.
Miasma High-Gym
"Are you really sure that you can win in this competition?" questioned a boy who was about the same age as Takeshi. Both boys were sitting on a bench. "I've heard that this opponent of yours excels at everything. Not only that but she also has been training the art of swords since she was three years old. How can you compete with that?" He gave Takeshi a skeptic look. "Do you really doubt me that much, Kohaku? And here I thought you were suppose to be my best friend." Kohaku sighed. "Look. I'm just saying that since she obviously has more experience than you, there is a very good chance that you'll lose.
"Really?" Takeshi asked. Kokaku nodded his head. "Well then. Tell me, who did well and won the archery championship for three executive times?" "Um, you did." "Martial Arts?" "You." "Swimming?" "You again." "Track? Horseracing? Cooking? Painting? How about being one of the top 3 on J.A.S.T.?" "Okay, okay, okay. I get your point. Goodness. I swear, I think that you are a perfectionist or something." "I AM not! I just have these talents running through my veins is all." argued Takeshi. "Oh, so now you think that you're good at the things you do just because you inherited them? I didn't know that's even possible. Doesn't matter though. You still have a good chance of losing. You want to know why?" By now, Takeshi was very much annoyed since he was hearing that he's still going to lose.
"Why. Is. That?" Takeshi gritted his teeth. A pissed off sign appeared on his forehead. "Its simple really. You, my friend, have a weakness for the female species. For as long as I can remember since we've known each other is that you always protected a girl from being hurt, physically and emotionally. It didn't matter to you whether they deserved the protection or not. It satisfied you just to witness their smiling and happy faces." answered Kohaku. "You still remember that?" The feelings that Takeshi had earlier was replaced with surprise and astonishment.
Kohaku snorted. "Of course. And since this Sakura person is a girl, you'll have a hard time taking her down." At this, Takeshi slowly smiled. "Actually, you're wrong this time around. I've managed to get that one weakness out of my system by 75 thanks to your sister's training. Not only that, but she also taught me how to use a sword effectively. So, you see, I'm very much ready to win this competition any day now." "You mean to tell me that Sango chose to train you but not me? That is just so unfair considering that I'm her blood. Know what? Since she is such an evil, malicious sister, I'm just going to ignore her and pretend that she doesn't exist." Kohaku said with a smirk. Takeshi sweat dropped. "But if you do that, she's probably going to kill you and make your life even more miserable." "That's so true. Why must the world be cruel to me?" "Because you're friends with a rich, benevolent, and smart-mouth fool." Both boys laughed at their corny and sadly lame joke. That is, if you even considered that a joke…
"Hey, you two! Stop gossiping like retired old ladies, get your feet down here, and get ready for the most important upcoming event that this school has participate into." The gym teacher, who finally noticed that the two weren't doing what they were supposed to be doing, yelled. Takeshi and Kohaku, startled by the unexpected loud voice, stood up like military cadets and looked at their teacher. "Now that I got both of your attention, I'll say what your assignments are again since you two can't seem to remember it. Mr. Yamada, you are to practice more of your sword skill techniques in the kendo room. As for you, Mr. Akira, you are to wait here until our guest arrives and escort her to the stage. Am I clear, gentlemen?" asked the teacher. "Sir yes sir!" the boys shouted at the same time. "Well, what are you waiting for? Get going!" With a quick high five and Kohaku saying good luck, Takeshi left for the kendo room wearing a very confident expression.
Yamada Manse
11:15 a.m.
Sango was preparing food to bring for the competition when the kitchen phone rang. She hurriedly dried her hands and answered the phone. "Hello. This is Sango speaking. May I help you?" she asked. A voice from the other side replied. "Ah, Sango. It has been a while since the last time I talked to you." Sango's eyes widened with surprise. "Kikyou!" "The one and only." The woman chuckled softly. "Anyways, how is life back there in Japan? I hope nothing bad has happened." "Well, life is good here. In fact, there is this competition that Miasma High is having against this other school called Youkai High and guess what? Takeshi is representing his school." Sango said.
A gasp could be heard from the other line. "Wh-what! My Takeshi accomplished something that big and important? Wow, I am completely taken aback. And to think that I'll miss this once in a lifetime of him competing against a different school." Kikyou said in a sadden voice. "Yes, well. I'll video tape the whole thing from top to bottom so that you'll see what Takeshi can do with a sword." "That'd be wonderful. By the way, do you know who Takeshi's opponent is?" "Um, yes." Sango replied hesitantly. "Well then, who is it?" Sango paused for a moment before saying, "Your son is competing against a girl by the name of Sakura Takeda."
1:00 p.m.
Miasma High-Stadium
The stadium was completely packed with students and families from both school. 'Aw, man. How come Sango's not here yet? She's supposed to be here 30 minutes ago. Wonder what's keeping her long?' Takeshi was looking for a certain someone when he spotted two familiar people. 'Hey, isn't that Kagura and Sesshoumaru? What are they doing here? Kagura can't possibly know that I'm competing and even more so for Sessoumaru so they can't be here to cheer me on. Unless they're here for my opponent…' Before Takeshi could finish his thoughts, the host of the competition spoke.
"Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls of all ages, I welcome you to the 50th Annual Sword Fighting Competition." The crowd cheered and clapped with anticipation. "And now, I'd like to introduce our two contestants. On my right side is non other that Takeshi who is from this school." 'Takeshi? It can't be him. It's just a coincidence. Must be another guy with the same name.' Sakura, who was standing from the other side of the stage, wasn't the only one who had the same thought. "And on my left side is Sakura from Youkai High. Now would the two please come to the center of the stage and face one another?" The contestants walked to the stage and faced each other. Takeshi, for some reason, was fidgeting. 'Augh! I can't believe I have to wear this thing. What was he thinking?'
Flashback
"Why do I need to wear this?" asked a befuddled Takeshi who was holding a piece of clothing. "For your information, you're not the only one who will wear it. Besides, it will absorb attacks that are thrown at you so you wouldn't need to worry about getting hurt. It's good protection, boy." the gym teacher explained. "But this is for fencing!" cried Takeshi. "Eh, who cares?"
End of flashback
'Well, I do. I'm so going to kill him for this.' Takeshi thought before eying his opponent. "And now, both of you draw your swords out." the host said. Sakura gracefully took out her father's sword out from its sheath, the Tetsusaiga. Meanwhile, Takeshi pulled out the sword that Kagura gave him 6 hours ago. It was Sesshoumaru's sword, the famed Tokijin. "Well, folks. It seems that these two are each holding two of the most powerful swords ever made. How'd they manage to get these, I have no idea." A certain individual had a very shocking expression and was about to stand up when his wife stopped him. "Continuing on, both of you start by doing a stance." The boy and girl did what they were told. "And now begin!" The host whistled and jumped away from the stage.
Sakura was the first one to move and attack. She thrust her sword towards Takeshi's side. The boy managed to avoid the threat by quickly stepping aside. He countered with an attack of his own. However, Sakura had the speed advantage so she easily evaded the assault by jumping away. 'Wow. She's pretty good. It will be hard to win that's for sure.' Takeshi had an impressive look on his hidden face. Unfortunately for him, he left an opening while he was thinking, and the next thing he knew, he was on the edge of the stage, his sword lying on the ground, with Sakura pointing her sword at his neck. "Hmph! It seems you need more practice. And here I thought that you were a worthy opponent. I guess I was wrong." said a smiling Sakura. 'Is she mocking me! How dare she!' Takeshi frowned. 'Well, then. Let's see how'll she will handle this.' Without warning, Takeshi made a grab for Sakura's sword and pulled it, making him and the girl fall out of the stage.
"Time out!" The host announced and went to check on the fighters. "It seems that both contestants are out. The result is a tie!" The crowd went wild with disbelief. "What! How could you judge that? He," Sakura then pointed at Takeshi, "pulled me out of the stage intentionally. You should disqualify him for doing an absurd action." The girl held an angry tone in her voice. "Now, now Sakura. Don't be such a poor sport. There are only two rules in this competition. One is that don't kill off the opponent and two is have fun fighting your enemy. I do believe that what Takeshi did isn't in the rule book so I'm afraid I have to refuse your suggestion." Takeshi, on the other hand, was pleased with the outcome. 'At least I didn't lose.' Sakura growled and then sighed. "Fine. I'll go with your decision. It's just one draw anyway. I could live with that." She then turned away from the host and left the stadium.
Takeshi stared at the retreating figure until he remembered something. "Hey, Sakura, wait for me!" It took a while for him to find Sakura who, by then, was outside of the stadium. He ran towards the girl. "Huh?" Sakura turned her head and saw that her opponent was running towards her. She stopped walking. "How can you walk that fast!" asked a panting Takeshi. "Practice I guess. Anyways, do you need something?" No, not really. I just came to say what a good match that was and stuff like that." Sakura raised an eyebrow. "Really? Well, I hate to be blunt but you really suck at swords. Either you need more training like I did or you are just not fit for it." Takeshi cringed at the truth of the words. "I won't deny it but do you really need to say that?" "Of course. Unlike some other people I like to be honest and sincere whether if it's for the good or bad."
"You know something? Although we've been talking for the past minute, we haven't really seen what our face looks like." Hmm, you're right. We should take our mask off." Sakura suggested. "Okay. I'll count to three and we both take them off. 1---2---3!" The expression that they had when they saw the others face was priceless. Eyes widened as a result and the only word that spoken from the two at the same time was a "You!".
A/N: Wonder what will happen next? Be assured that the switch will come next chapter. How fun is that? And before I forget, J.A.S.T. stands for Japan's Achiever Student Test and yes I made it up.
Is it just me or has the reviews been piling up? THANKS A LOT YOU GUYS! I really appreciate it.
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