I have been wanting to post for so long but with all the overtime I'm working, I can't find any time to write. But I finally managed to finish this chapter. So hope you enjoy.

Kuroko stood up and swayed a bit Hyuga ran over "Are you ok Kuroko?!"

"I feel light headed" Kuroko swayed and Hyuga took his head in both his hands examining the wound.

"Get a first aid kit" Riko called. Kagami ran up to Kuroko

"Are you ok?" Kagami asked. Kuroko turned to him one eye still closed as blood continued to flow.

"I'm fine. The game's just getting started"

Kuroko said but fell over a moment later.

"Kuroko" Hyuga and Kagami yelled

"You're finished" Kasamatsu said as he watched "It's not what should have happened though" Kuroko was laying on the bench as Riko administered first aid. "Without that first year duo, the score difference will only grow. "

Mino had only felt slightly guilty about hitting him. At least now we don't have to worry about their little combo anymore.

"What are we going to do?"

"Kuroko-kun can't play anymore." Riko said Kuroko was passed out on a mat behind Seirin's bench a cold cloth on his forehead. "We'll have to make do with the members we have left"

"Make do?" Kawahara said

"Isn't this going to be tough without Kuroko?" Furihata added

"The second years will be our offensive core" Riko told them "It's only the second quarter, but we can't let them get too far ahead of us. I know it's early but it's game time Hyuga. " Riko told the player who nodded "Mino-kun always seems to have a way to counter you so don't play any offense Kagami-kun. Focus on defending. Do everything you can to stop Mino-kun from scoring."

"Are you sure that will work?" Kagami asked

"It'll be fine have some faith." Hyuga told him

"But…"

"I said it'll be fine dumbass" Hyuga sparkled smiling despite the threatening tone. "Listen to you seniors once in a while or I'll kill you" Kagami looked taken aback by the sudden change in his captain.

"First years should show more respect for your seniors. Get on your knees!" Hyuga muttered walking back onto the court

"You're showing your true colors captain. " Izuki called out, then he turned to Kagami "Don't worry about him he's always like that during clutch time. When he speaks his mind he won't miss many of his shots. Leave the offense to him. You just defend like your life depends on it."

The game started and Izuki took the ball. Koganei provided a screen letting him get away from his mark. He passed the ball to Hyuga and Mitobe blocked as Hyuga shot the ball.

"He's usually a normal guy, but when he gets going he's amazing! Also scary! He's the multi-personality clutch shooter, Hyuga Junpei!" Riko said

"Take that" Hyuga smiled wickedly as the basketball soared through the next scoring a three pointer for Seirin.

"Calm and collected he never loses his cool. He may seem cool and in control, but he has a sense of humor, Izuki Shun" Riko continued as Izuki said something about an Icy hot Salon pass "The hard working unsung hero. A man whose voice no one has heard, Mitobe Rinnosuke"

"He can do everything and nothing, a jack of all trades master of none, he's Koganei Shinji!" Koganei was crying dramatically at the introduction

"You're so mean!" Koganei whines.

Riko smiled at all her players she had absolute trust in the second-years. "Unfortunately every last one of them never gives up"

They're not as good without Kuroko but their offensive team isn't bad. There putting no.4's shooting ability to good use.

As the match continues, the score was now 48-52 with Kaijou still in the lead. There's a minute and a half left in the second quarter.

Kuroko was still out for the count

Hyuga scored again and wiped the sweat from his forehead. This isn't easy. On top of that we lost power when we lost Kuroko. I'm starting to lose focus.I don't think we can make a comeback.

"Coach isn't there anything we can do" Kawahara asked

"They don't have any energy left for plays after the first half's pace." Riko frowned as she stared out at the court watching. "If only we had Kuroko-kun.

Kuroko's pov

I feel my body twitch "Very well" I say as I attempt to lift myself in a sitting position.

The coach looks at me shocked and whips her head around to look at me, before standing up. I gasped a little and was a bit unsteady but I managed to stand.

"Good Morning" I greet the team, who stared at me in shock "I'll be going then." And I start walking slowly toward the court to be subbed in.

"Hey wait." Riko panicked jumping in front of me "What are you talking about?"

"But you just told me to go." I said to her, not understanding the problem.

"I didn't tell you to do that. It just slipped out." Riko denied

"Then I'm going" was my response.

"Hey!" Coach shouts as she tries to stop me.

"If I can change anything by going out there, please let me" I begged, my tone never changing. "Besides I promised Kagami kun I would be his shadow."

Riko looked conflicted before she sighed "Fine, but I'm subbing you out the moment I think you can't keep up anymore."

I was subbed back in and walked up to Kagami and we looked at each other for a moment before Kagami finally said "Let's go."

I nod, while replying "yeah."

Normal pov

The game commenced with Hyuga scoring a point. Mino ran back down the court as he caught the ball Kasamatsu passed and dunked it scoring for Kaijou,

Mitobe got the ball and passed to Kuroko who passed the ball right past Mino to Kagami who dunked kept up the passes.

"We were just getting used to him, but now he's back at full power." Kasamatsu said "It must be because he stayed out the last two quarters."

The score read 80-82 Kaijou with only a 2 point difference. Kagami and Kuroko ran down the court both sweating heavily. Hyuga got the ball and shot Kise watched in shock as did the others in the gym as it sailed through the net to score for Seirin.

The score was now 82-82 meaning they were tied.

Mino looked shocked We're tied? Mino shook lightly and Kuroko looked over in shock as did Kagami.

Kasamatsu threw the ball "Mino!" he yelled. Grabbing the ball and racing down the court, he passed Kuroko who couldn't react in time.

"Kuroko" Kagami yelled Kuroko tried to turn to steal the ball but Mino was simply too fast as he changed hands. He rushed past Kagami and scored.

Everyone stared at Mino.

He's even stronger? Kagami gaped Did he see through Kuroko?

Mino looked intense "I won't lose, not to anyone. Not even those damn Miracles. I am a true prodigy. Not like those fakes. "

Hearing that, Kagami had to suppress a growl at the boy for badmouthing his partners. "Look dude, you are nowhere near being a match for them. And this game will prove that you aren't even worth their time."

"This isn't good" Hyuga commented, not hearing what the two players were saying. "Give it your all everyone this'll be just like the first quarter from here on out. A back and forth run and gun game."

The game was a constant back and forth between Kagami scoring and Mino scoring. It was going so fast it was hard to keep up with it all. The score was 91-93 with Kaijou still in the lead.

2 minutes and 11 seconds left . Riko thought as she watched, her mouth set in a line.

Kuroko passed and Hyuga scored. It showed score after score after score. For both score read 98-98 and there was 15 seconds left.

"They're tied again!" A spectator shouted.

"Resilient bastards, let's finish them" Kasamatsu yelled as he passed the ball.

"There's no time left, get them" Hyuga yelled as they all raced down court. "If we don't take the ball here it's over. "

"Kagami-kun" Kuroko said coming up beside Kagami "if we can get the ball, there's something we can do to make sure we score. It's a simple strategy that will only work once though."

There's less than 10 seconds left. Riko observed We don't' have the strength to play in over time.

"Defense, don't let them score" was yelled from the court

Riko sat forward and yelled "You can't just defend. Take the ball"

Kasamatsu had the ball once more and Hyuga marked him but before he could even attempt a steal Kasamatsu was shooting. Hyuga cursed but before he could despair Kagami appeared and hit the ball out of his hands. Hyuga got the ball and threw it with all his might to Kagami who was already half way down the court he and Kuroko ran with the ball.

"Don't let them through!" Kasamatsu yelled.

Kagami dribbled the ball and Mino was there guarding. He passed the ball. "Kuroko" and kept running past the prodigy. Kuroko took the shot.

"He shot the ball?" Everyone watched with bated breath.

"No" Kasamatsu yelled "it's an alley-oop" Kagami jumped up to catch the ball.

Mino jumped also "I won't let you do that." But Kagami kept rising as Mino began to fall.

He's still climbing? What the hell? How far will he go? We jumped at the same time but I'm falling first. How can you stay in the air so long? Mino thought angrily.

The whistle blew final score 100-98 Seirin.

Everyone was quiet for a moment no one could believe that Kaijou had lost.

"ALL RIGHT" Kagami broke the silence. Everyone on Seirin cheered and Riko gave her players a thumbs up. Hyuga, Izuki and Mitobe gave thumbs up back

"I can't believe we won" Hyuga laughed half in disbelief.

Kuroko had his hands on his knees gasping for breath and a small smile formed on his face.

Mino looked on in disbelief "I lost? To this group? Me, someone who is just as good as the Miracles. Are you serious?"

"You Idiot, I've had enough of your attitude" Kasamatsu said kicking Mino in the back. "Stop being so damn arrogant! You've got some balls to be thinking of an opponent who isn't even here. I'll hit you! Next time focus on what's in front of you." Mino stared at him and then lowered his head.

Steeling himself, he walks up to Kagami " Look, I'm gonna prove that I am better than those Miracles, but I'm also gonna get my revenge on you too, so you be ready.

Looking at the smaller teen, Kagami says "Bring it! I'll be ready. "

A whistle sounded "Line up. With a score of 100- 98 Seirin High wins."

The two teams bowed to each other "Thank you very much."

Hyuga and Kasamatsu shook hands. "Because we're in different districts, if we play again it'll be at the inter-high." Kasamatsu said while his coach was in the back furious.

"We'll be there" Hyuga replied Riko in the back smiling dreamily. "I don't want to confess my love butt naked" Riko laughed then, an 'innocent ' smile showing on her face. Hyuga looked irritated but smiled. "Let's go."

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