Wow one more chapter and I will be at chapter 20... first time ever! Enjoy!

NOTE: THIS IS CHAPTER 19!

We were training in the Inazuma training facility when we heard the news. Teikoku had lost against Zeus Academy. Everyone was shocked by the news, except me. I never played against them, but the way everyone was talking about them made me think they were pretty strong.

Endou was getting angry and he ran out. I was a little concern, but I know that if I was Endou, I would go see Kidou right away.

Later that afternoon I walked home with Ichirouta. Neither of us said anything, but goodbye when we got to the corner. I walked into my house and noticed my parents weren't home. There was mail on the counter, so I sorted through it, paying the bills and reading things addressed to me.

I went to bed early that night.

The next day we were in the clubhouse learning about our next opponent, Senbayama junior high, Haruna began giving us information on them especially about their defense hissatsu: Infinite wall. Once again Endou was being optimistic and everyone was laughing at that.

"I could probably break it down… at least if I went full out." I muttered. Everyone looked at me, except Endou who was saying something about Diamonds. Everyone began paying attention to him again.

"To do that we train!" He shouted. Everyone agreed full-heartily, but when they realized what he said… they groaned.

We began training, everyone doing what they needed to. I was swinging Lightning and Winter fang around.

"Oi Ren, we're doing S-O-C-C-E-R training." Someoka said. I just looked at him and gave him lightning. His hands went to the ground at the sheer weight of lightning.

"Holy…!" He shouted trying to lift lightning. Everyone was looking at us in disbelief.

"Every one of my katanas weighs that or more plus…" I trailed off pushing down my socks "I wear the same weights on my ankles, waist and wrists." Everyone gapped at me. Coach was smirking.

"And you been wearing those for how long Ren?" Coach asked me

"About… six years. The weights have increased since then, but not by much." I told him.

Everyone gaped again before going back to practice. I began to watch everyone and noticed… their accuracy and other things were… off. I was listening to what the coach was saying and realized it was true. Everyone has gotten stronger… individually. As I was thinking about it, the managers called for a break.

Natsumi made lemon slices soaked in honey… I was worried. Like my parents Natsumi isn't the best cook, she even almost killed me years ago. I was going to say something, but everyone seemed to like them. I ate a few and felt re-energized. We went back to practicing and I noticed Haruna leave. I dismissed it because I knew who it was. It was Kidou, but I didn't plan on telling anyone.

After practice we all went straight home. I was exhausted and I knew everyone else was too. I was fast asleep before my head even hit the pillow, but even in my sleep I couldn't shake that feeling that something was going to happen.

The next day:

We were waiting to enter the field. Coach had told us to wait for another player. I thought it was Kabeyama, but I wasn't so sure. I felt something was going to happen. Everyone was shouting at the coach when I heard foot steps.

"He's here." Was all coach said. We looked and saw…

Kidou.

"…..NO WAY!" Everyone shouted. I just stared at them.

"So does this mean I get less playing time?" I asked the coach. He didn't answer me, but told Shishido that he was on the bench. I patted him on the back and I think that cheered him up a bit.

We started the game and was already failing. Everyone's passes were off. It was terrible and we were lucky that Endou was such a good goalkeeper. As hard as we tried though they still got a point using a hissatsu called Shine Drive.

That's when Kidou began his attack. He gave everyone orders and it worked. They were able to give it to Someoka who used his hissatsu, but it was blocked by the goalkeeper.

Everyone was talking to Kidou and coach told and why he put Kidou in. I was watching the team and saw Handa looking… sad.

They began again and everyone's passes were connecting. Gouenji and Someoka used dragon tornado, but the opposites team used their Infinite Wall. With that it was the end of the first half. Kidou began explaining the weakness of their hissatsu. Handa was arguing about it, but he wouldn't argue with Endou. As they were running back onto the field I saw Max clasp Handa's hand for a minute. It was simple, but I think it helped Handa some.

It began with the opposite teams kick-off. Kidou stole the ball and they fell for our diversion, but alas they blocked it.

"Damn it." I muttered under my breath.

They kept attacking, using Inazuma otoshi, Honoo no Kazamidori and even Inazuma one. They were all blocked and everyone was becoming discouraged. Luckily it seemed like Endou was able to get their spirits up…

Everyone began attacking. Not giving up. Kidou, Endou and Gouenji used a hissatsu… that broke through Infinite Wall! Pumpkin called the hissatsu Inazuma break, which was quite fitting.

We ended the game getting our second point with Dragon crash. Shishido began crying and it looked like Handa apologized to Kidou.

"Nice job Kidou." I told him giving him a thumbs up. He stared at me.

"Who are you?" He asked. I fell over.

"I'm Ren… you mean you never heard of me?" I asked. He shook his head.

"There isn't any data on you…" He trailed off. I sighed and started mumbling to myself. Kageno was patting my back in sympathy.

After the match I was walking on the familiar road home with Ichirouta. I spotted an ice-cream cart.

"Hey Ichirouta?" I asked.

"Hm?" He hummed.

"want some ice-cream? I'm paying." I told him. Before He could say anything I pulled him to the cart. I ordered strawberry for myself and he ordered chocolate. I paid for the two ice-creams (Despite Ichirouta's protests) and we continued down the road.

Kazemaru's P.O.V

Ren had bought me some ice-cream. I tried to make him let me pay for my own, but he wouldn't listen. I was blushing because unknown to Ren… it was like a date. I really like Ren, but I'm afraid to admit it. He is too naïve like Endou, so he probably wouldn't understand what I was saying or he would understand but reject me! No, probably not. From what I gather, Ren likes me, but probably isn't sure… I guess I need to show him how much I like him. Feeling resolved I began chatting with Ren about nothing important.

As we neared our stop I noticed that Ren had some ice-cream on his cheek. I pointed it out to him, but he kept missing where it was.

Where?" He asked again. I sighed.

"Let me get it." I told him and he stood still. I was about to wipe it off when I got an idea. Ren is shorter than me so it should work…

I brought my face next to his and… lick it off his cheek. Ren's face immediately got red.

"Whaa…" He trailed off. I smiled at him.

"See you tomorrow Ren." I told him as I ran towards my house, leaving him at the corner with a flabbergasted look upon his face.

Look out Ren, I'm going to make you mine.

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