Vacation for the High and Mighty

Disclaimer: I don't own Captain Tsubasa—I only own Kaede. Then again, I also borrowed the very wonderful poem that intrigued me.

Quick summary: Tsubasa and his best friends went on a 1 year vacation to the Philippines in high hopes of nice sandy beaches… Delicious delicacies… Hot babes… Kisses chocolates…But, what they found were glorious humor trouble! And with just one girl tagging wherever they go, it'll be insanely bothersome for their time!

NOTE:

"speaking"

'thinking'

"shouting"

"emphasized shout" are all my fortes in enhancing a good mood of the characters emotion and polishing a nice story. Not to mention:

flashback and/or emphasize . Have fun! ;)


Even as the sun was high and the clouds were serene, the heat never failed to arouse determination in the Japan soccer players. They jogged for a good 3-kilometer road with Kaede lagging behind them, riding on a bicycle that she sought with the help of Genzo. The look on the faces of these players gladdened Kaede. She was of course relieved to find that the arrogant goalkeeper has his mouth shut for the whole trip.

When they reached the place, where the name spoke of its first priority entertainment, " El Kabayo".

The Horse. Thought Kaede looking at the giant slab swinging above them. It was also good that Genzo has that sense of picking good places, being that El Kabayo is one of the few ranches that are able to raise good, healthy horses progressively.

While Genzo took the time to register all of their names, the others looked at the not too shabby ranches near the beach.

Ishizaki gaped at the horses, looking gigantic " Damn, these horses are huge!"

" Don't worry Ishizaki! There are horses bigger and more violent to let you stumble off them!" laughed Taro jokingly and soon the others joined the laugh in chorus.

Genzo, who took the time to momentarily go in, interrupted them and said with a bright smile " Come on guys! The day's clear! Let saddle these punks!"

Kaede rolled her eyes. Look who's talking!

Ken vibrantly gazed at the unaware Kaede, his eyes softly burning. Kaede noticed the gaze, returned a bright look to Ken and just saddled her horse. " Come one! I want to be the first out!" she shouted at the boys and took flight by galloping out the huge ranch and to the clear field.

Genzo growled and followed Kaede, apparently annoyed by the girl's overjoyed expression.

"Man, do those two have to fight over a sunny day like this?" mumbled Hyuga and followed the two.

Takeshi apparently never got the chance to ride horses before, took the liberty of riding with Sorimachi who of course gladly accepted this.

Tsubasa and Taro took separate horses and soon challenged each other to a race. " Let's see who's horse is the fastest, Taro!"

" Okay then, Tsubasa! I accept your challenge! But no backing!" beamed the bright Taro and looked at Ishizaki " Wanna join in?"

Ishizaki threw an overconfident grin and replied " Sure!"

The three Nankatsu players galloped on par, leaving Ken behind. The longhaired pretty boy kept still on his horse and softly pulled the horse reigns, making it walk nobly and with quick pacing.


The friendly chattering of the players while riding their horses presumably presented that this day might be more successful than yesterday was. Only one wasn't quite satisfied of his present situation. Ken basically dragged his horse around the field, not enjoying for the only girl that was present in this whole trip is not dumbfounded that Ken's feeling might relinquish romantically before her. As if by anger, the horse neighed to him. " Oh, now you think I'M just dumb not confessing to her!" he said, his voice gradually rising with anger.

The horse neighed once more and this time, by applying more force to its talk, raised its feet upwards in a heroic-like Zorro style. " Don't you dare." Mumbled Ken to the cursed horse that seemingly understood what his feelings are drastically, rounding in love.

But in a quick force that Ken didn't think it had, the horse threw the dazed Ken off and galloped off. The longhaired goalkeeper glared, ignoring the bellowing laughter around him and fighting the urge to curse at his horse's well being, neighing in a sort of mocking way that Ken saw. But as he stood, he noticed Kaede beside him, looking worried " Are you okay?"

As if some melodramatic music passed, Ken found himself gazing profoundly at Kaede's wondrous ruby eyes and being engulfed in a blush that staggered his face. " Err, I'm just fine." He fumbles quietly suddenly looking down to suppress the blush that is now fading away.

Much to Ken's well being, Kaede bade the horse to let her down. Ken was surprised at this and sprang a dazed look on her. " You can take my horse."

Now, Ken felt embarrassed realizing her words as it penetrates his mind. " No, I'm sure my horse is fine. I can still saddle…"

" And then watch you fall—again?" Kaede cut Ken's words deeply and seized his hand. " It hurts me to see well respected and dignified persons humiliated out of this sort, you know."

From afar, Genzo peered at Kaede and Ken talking. Hyuga, who walked his horse towards the suspicious goalkeeper, said, " I think those two are a bit tied, don't you think?"

Genzo snorted back " Kaede's a bit soft on him—kind of like she's…"

The goalkeeper suddenly stopped in his words, realizing what he's going to say next. Hyuga simply laughed it out " Ken's just being silly!"

" Hah! And since when did you THINK that Ken's silly? You used to say that he's very rational and calm all over!" taunted Genzo in malice, punching Hyuga's shoulder in the process.

Hyuga suddenly released a gulp and spoke " Then explain why you see the two tied in discussion!"

" Will you just shut up!" yelled the now livid Genzo, his angry expression snared with rage " I don't need to explain! You can come up with any imagination with what you see! Just leave me alone!"

With one final and seen sneer, he clicked his tongue with his teeth and his obedient horse fled. Hyuga apparently wasn't surprised with Genzo's spite. Shrugging it off, he rode off, parallel to Genzo's direction. The surroundings were soon gaunt-looking with the sun above the clouds, shrouded and vaguely seen. The players were half expecting that they will go out for lunch and go with the idea of having fun after.

Taro looked to his side and saw Tsubasa's gaze drift from him to Genzo, who is still perceptibly furious, God-knows-why. Ishizaki was shrouded with thoughts of his own. It was probable for him to think about food, fun, and what life has in store. Takeshi was looking down the horizon, wondering why they thought not to take a simple cab. Sorimachi closed his eyes and simply savored the feeling of tranquility finally settling in the group. Hyuga was deftly looking at Ken and Kaede who intentionally strayed as far away form each other. But looking into the eyes of his companion and longhaired teammate, he knew that his mind is somewhere else. He knew clearly: it wasn't the trip, nor was it the timely hunger. It was no doubt—Kaede.

When suddenly, the lesser player Ishizaki, who gasped in pleasure overseeing numerous stalls in the distance, broke the silence.

" Yes! Food!" he bluntly yelled, nearly piercing Tsubasa and Taro's eardrums.

Genzo, who was terribly steaming under the sun, haughtily spoke " Why give in to such sight when you can eat somewhere affordable and edible at the same time? Filipino street food is not what I have in mind."

Kaede, who too lost all mind in controlling herself, summed up her anger and bellowed " Why you good for nothing brat!" unable to control herself, she did what was unthinkable.

A rapid but agonizing slap echoed. Genzo's eyelids widened to an extent and his left cheek was manifestly shouldering a slight pink but red swell.

" Stop acting so juvenile! Even if you were rich and can afford the best in life, try your best not to be so high and mighty!" Kaede furiously scolded. Everyone turned their heads, astoundingly bewildered by the certain changed of things.

The goalkeeper was thunderstruck and completely humiliated that he silently sat on the flat ground, still holding his reddened cheek. His eyes were wide and unmoving, apparently trying to get a hold. Soon everything flew in his head: Kaede won this round… and by force

" What a bastard you have become." She sneered, half proud of what she did. " I see you have grown quite soft and unable to even return a slight remark on me. I guess it took quite a very long time since I got some beating from you."

Her last sentence shook the whole group with untapped fear.

When they were in the city, which consumed almost half of an hour, they gaped at the many stalls of unwavering scent of different kinds of Filipino treats—all for the picking. Ken wasn't able to process the decent scent of the foods in his mind. The memories kept rolling back and again. Is Kaede really this violent? Am I seeing an untapped emotion of Kaede? Whatever it is, it seemed Genzo really took a beating from it.

Kaede reappeared behind Ken, who was reluctant-looking to find Kaede behind him. He spoke calmly, yet cautious " Are you okay? It seemed you really bullied Genzo to the extent."

And to his surprise, Kaede returned a forced smile—which he didn't quite see through. She replied in a cynical tone " I never thought I can even do that to him. I was actually astounded myself!"

Ken blandly arched his eyebrow. Astounded…? How could she still sound happy after calling Genzo a bastard and slapping his on the face in front of his friends? Am I seeing nothing of this?


A/N: Omigozr! What have I done! Joke! I merely did, hoping not to make you all bored. Oh yes, and if you have read Krizzie's When Two Teams Live Together, you see Kaede there as a nice and an utterly tranquil-pacific person, whereas you see the Kaede here as terribly foulmouthed and violent. If you notice that, it will all be explained in the next chapters! I noticed this chapter is vulnerably short for me! Do forgive me! I promise to post the next update sooner!