Finally, it was the end of the 2nd lesson at the academy, and it wasn't without my newly found disorder of 'Hyoudouphobia' (Meaning: Fear of Issei Hyoudou), which made the first 2 lessons at the Academy feel like an eternity! The fear inside my head isn't just going to go away like that, no matter how I try to distract myself, every hour, minute and second was basically just waiting for Death to come knock on your door and take you away from the Land of the Living to Damnation!
Soon, a text came, and it wasn't a pleasant one. If anything, it added more to my disorder…
["You need to leave the academy before someone finds you…"]
If I must be honest, I was pretty shocked beyond belief. I never expected Issei to send a message like that, even to me. It could either be a threat, or that he was worried of my well-being. I grasped the phone tightly, slowly breaking down mentally, the fear building up immensely.
However, part of this fear was soon subsided, all thanks to the appearance of Alex, who would always carry a soccer ball with him, thanks to his mate in spiked up jet black hair,gathering and rallying a few of his mates to come on to the sports field for a little kick around, or on occasions, a high stakes soccer match.
"Hey Alex! We've got a match today?"
Alex nodded as played about with the ball, spinning, throwing and bouncing the ball casually. He turned his head to the owner of the ball and smirked.
"Of course we've got a match! You'd think I've forgotten it?!"
His friend replied with a slight laughter of embarrassment, forgetting that Alex would never one to forget to organise a match.
"Uhh… Maybe…"
Alex shook his head and bounced the ball on the friend's head and caught it.
I wasn't gonna let it pass by, I made my way to him in a flash, not wanting to pass up the opportunity to finally break my losing streak and win a match against him.
"Finally! Lunchbreak! Hey Alex, heading to the sports field, I… I feel kinda lucky today."
Alex looked at me casually for a second, only to show his signature grin on his face, knowing exactly what I want and what I was up for to him and his mates. Even though his attitude sure was cocky, maybe too cocky to my liking, but it does match up to his reputation on the field of sports, compared to me, he's a Premier League player and I am of the lower league.
"Heh, like you'd actually beat me in soccer, brate. I've got a win record… oohh… let's say what… 89 percent, and as for you… eh… don't want to say it to ya…"
I chuckled a bit, with a slight hint of total embarrassment and disgrace on my face. It was true, he didn't want to say it, only being that most of his friends know about my record, announcing it would add insult to my injuries from the past. But nah, I'm not gonna let it bother me, I patted his shoulder, sending him a clear message for my involvement.
He let out a small sigh and rolled his eyes at me, but nonetheless did nod and let out a devilish chuckle. He even began questioning me how I was going to play the game, and in what position of the field for my team.
"Alright then, you got yourself a game then! Midfield as usual, can't wait to pass through ya again!"
I shook my head, letting out a small devilish chuckle of my own and soon made a surprising announcement, wanting to try something different, but also wanting to put my legs to the test after that incident with the stray devil last night.
"Uh-uh, not this time. If anything, I am willing to try going forward today!"
Alex looked at me, clearly surprised from what he heard, but also clearly couldn't contain his laughter over my choice of position on the field. He looked at his fellow mates and soon let out a loud laughter, to my dismay and annoyance.
"Really?! YOU!? A forward!? This is going to be something, alright! What kind of forward?"
With a slight smirk, I stopped and placed my arms on his shoulders, showing how determined and serious I was of giving all I got. I slowly made my choice, which then made everyone around me gasp with surprise, along with a small hints of laughter from the few.
"I am going to go all the way, Striker!"
Alex smirks and stepped back a bit, showing his true spirit, competitive, determined, and has that drive for victory. He even made a quick declaration that would clearly become a problem of mine, though to be honest, I sort of expected it…
"Seems like you really are going for it, huh… In that case… I'll be centre-back…"
I let out a small growl, facing the ceiling before swiftly staring at Alex. I was more than annoyed, furious that he always picked a position that would undermine my objective of our match.
"REALLY!? You do this… EVERY… SINGLE… TIME! Come on bro…"
Alex lets out his signature snigger, clearly enjoying the moment and the deep rivalry between us in the world of soccer. He turned around and continued walking, leading us one step closer to the field.
"Hehehe… would did you expect brate? I'm not planning to let you play forward easily, far from it! I'm going to make sure that you… don't… score… at all…"
I immediately stepped forward, we were toe-to-toe with each other, staring each other in a moment of silence, before we nodded with our small but confident grins. Soon, I turned to face our players before giving the command they were looking for…
"Well… what are we waiting for… LET'S GO GUYS!"
We all cheered and continued marching down from the 2nd floor of the academy building, down the stairs, out of the doors and onto the field. But Alex, was talking with Kagura, and I couldn't help but flitch, seeing how her hand gripped her wooden sword, a bit tighter than usual...
By the look of things… it was indeed serious… the looks on their faces I haven't seen before, tells me a lot, a slight frown, direct eye contact with each other… It could be anything,it could even be wanting to take their relationship to the next level, but what do I know.
(3rd Person View)
"Alex… I think reporting your friend to Azazel… is out of the question…"
Kagura said, her tone clearly serious than her calm demeanour. Whenever there is a moment where her friends and her boyfriend were in danger, she would take it personally, and drop her cool and calm act.
"What do you mean Kagura?... What's going on?"
Kagura moved her free hand to Alex's shoulder, wanting to calm him and prepare him for the news that surely would break Alex in an instant. But Alex knew what was coming, he even moved her hand away and sighed softly, just wanting Kagura to bring out the bad news…
"Your 'brother'is in danger… Rias Gremory and the others… could be aware of his 'changes'… and will be soon coming after him…"
Alex froze up for a moment, but soon slowly grasped his fists and letting out his silent but deadly growl, clearly showing his anger at her.
"What? Is there anything else… that I need to know… Kagura!? You better tell me now or when I find out there will be hell to pay!"
Alex demanded, wanting to know everything that is going on, not wanting to waste any time finding out what was going on. What Kagura said, began to enrage Alex furthermore, even his chest began to bask in a soft golden glow, his power slowly starting to build up.
"It's also Issei… I've heard that he wants to deal with your 'brother' personally… Though… the reason behind this is a complete mystery to me..."
The furious Alex's chest was still glowing, slowly pulsing, continuously building up power.
"When did you hear THIS!?"
Kagura was slightly startled, she took a step back, wanting to remain in self-control in this situation.
"I heard this at the Kendo Club… Issei was talking to himself as he was 'spying' on my body after the practices… before I gave him what he deserved. Unfortunately Rias turned up… not even pleased to see me and Issei… even gave me her 'evil' glare… Last time I saw her… she dragged Issei back to the old schoolhouse…and she looked like she is about to murder someone."
She could see that he was building up his power, getting close to the next stage, along with his anger and worry to the point where he could go berserk. She was even worried herself, her face says it all, she soon plucked up the courage to place her hand gently on his left cheek, wanting to calm and soothe his anger.
"Alex darling… you need to calm down… We need to keep a closer eye on him and Issei now… The last thing we want is unnecessary deaths… I know you are angry… but you can't let it get the better of you… not for now at least… you remember what happened last time you got ballistic..."
Kagura was not alone in this, even Orao, the legendary double-headed eagle residing in Alex, wanted in on the situation. His voice may be majestic, strong and proud. But at situation like these, he also bares the voice of a caring parent.
"Listen to Kagura! And listen to me my son… I understand the anger and strive… but this isn't the time to go berserk… You need to save your strength and emotions for the worst of your friend's situation… trust me… I've seen these kinds of situations enough times to know that you need to have a level head..."
Defeated Alex sighs softly and nodded, his chest soon lost its glow, understanding his position that he was in with the other students around him. He placed his forehead on Kagura's, before showing his warm smile and nodded.
"I'm sorry Orao… Kagura… But the thought of my friend… the one closest to me as a brother… is in danger… I… I can't…"
Kagura nodded and moved back a bit before holding his hand, showing a small but genuine smile at him while holding his hand tightly.
"I know… but we'll promise you this… your friend… will survive through this with our help… speaking of your friend…"
She nodded at the direction of his mates and players, waiting patiently for him to be part of the match and begin the match entirely.
"Thank you Kagura… Wait up guys! Don't start without the star player!"
Alex thanking her once more with a kiss, before making his way to the pitch, taking his position at the opposite side, ready to begin his match and take on against his 'brother'.
''Show time!'' Alex thought as the match started.
(1st Person View)
After what appears to be a highly competitive match, the bell rang to make Full Time, and the results were a draw. Unfortunately, despite getting a few attempts, none was made into a full goal, which in a way, was a victory for Alex. But, if there was some satisfaction, I didn't lose the match. We all high-fived each other, exchanging our gratitude before heading in.
"Hey Alex!"
I called out Alex, wanting to give him a few words before heading back in, the victory smile on his face says a lot, which did annoy me to say the least. He turned his head towards me, giving me a full complete look of his face.
"Great game today, that was a tough one."
Alex chuckled for a second before placing his hands on my left shoulder, patting it before moving it away and punched my shoulder.
"It was, but let's face it, you've lost against me. Oh well, you can't win them all, brate, but in all honesty, you play striker like a natural."
I smiled at the praise he gave me before sighing and shaking my head, slight annoyed with his remarks on the match's result, though I did expect it.
"Even so, I didn't lose the match though. So… in a way… It's a little victory for me…"
Alex sighed and shrugged his shoulders before turning away, giving up with my attitude and desperation to justify today's results, as usual.
"Whatever… I need to get to my class with Kagura… I'll be seeing ya later! We're still on an agreement on going to play those new arcade games, right?"
I nodded with a small smile, gathering my belongings with Alex before catching up with Kagura. Kagura popped up with the question, wanting to know who won and who performed the best out of the me and Alex.
"So, who won? And more importantly, who played better?"
Alex chuckled to himself, pointing and pressing his thumb at himself, whilst I just rolled my eyes in disbelief. I nodded in complete defeat, with a hint of regret, and made the declaration.
"It was a draw in the end, 1-1"
Kagura nodded with a slight grin on her face as she kissed Alex on the lips softly, pleased with Alex's performance on the field, but rather she was even more pleased with the draw. She honestly saw that I was like her brother, so while she would cheer Alex on, she was equally happy even if I win sometimes.
If it was my victory, however, he would hold a long grudge against me. If it was Alex's victory, I would remain silent and rapidly made my way to my class.
Soon we made our way to the staircases, ready to depart in separate ways to our respective classes, we wore our small smiles and exchanged our last words before we made our departure. Me and Alex nodded.
"So, I guess I'll be seeing you at the end of the day? Don't forget our promise brate."
Alex asked, hoping to hang out with me as we'd walk to our respective homes and later going to arcade. I nodded with a small smile and looked at Kagura, which she nodded in return with a small smile.
"In that case then, I'll see you later guys!"
I said before embarking my way to my classroom, but as I did that, the fear of Issei was growing inside my head again at a more rapid pace, even began to sweat again even after football. I soon became paranoid, even more so than before, every time I see another male student, I could see Issei looking at me with his anger and fury ready to burst out.
Soon I made my way out side the classroom, though at a faster pace than usual, slowly inhaling and exhaling as I enter the room, trying to remain calm for my benefit and not to attract too much attention from other students and my Sensei.
The Sensei however, did noticed me sweating and breathing in an unusual fashion. He stood up and walked to me, crossing his arms, but also displaying a concerned face.
"Is… everything alright out there? You look like you were in a spot of trouble…"
I looked at him and slowly shook my head, wanting to take control of the situation, not wanting him to be part of the deep trouble that I'm currently in.
"No, I was worried that I might be late to the lesson."
The Sensei nodded, slowly relaxing his arms as he made his way to his desk, whilst I made my way to my own desk.
The lesson began as usual, the usual registration, the recap of the previous lesson and then the main lesson itself. But halfway through the lesson, a knock was heard, which was granted entry by my Sensei.
"Ah, Yuuto Kiba. How can I help you today?"
Yuuto Kiba, the Academy's prince, smiling politely as he was walking in, and made his way to my desk, giving me his full attention. After his slight glare, he looked at the Sensei and made his reason, which to me was odd and suspicious… but the Sensei readily believed it in an instant…
"I'm here to collect one of your students, I need to take him to the club"
"Well of course you do, just make sure he is back with in good time"
I blinked a bit and looked around the classroom, couldn't believe what was happening with me. I hesitantly stood up and gathered my belongings before we embarked out of the classroom.
"Kiba… What is going on here?"
Kiba didn't say a word, instead he looked at me with a serious and blunt look in his eyes, an indication of something serious, which for me was a slight giveaway.
"Uhh… look… I don't know what's going on but… I'm going to…"
And soon, I turned around and made a run for it, which slightly angered Kiba and began his pursuit for me. In many people's eyes, it looked like I was the guilty party of truanting and Kiba was either trying to stop me or joining me with the truanting.
Soon the pursuit changed scene, taking place outside of the academy buildings, and things were gone from bad to worse… Kiba soon disappeared from my sight as I looked behind me, only to be tackled down to the ground.
"Huh!? Wha… What's going on here!?"
I asked, pretending to act oblivious to what is going on, whilst Kiba grunted as he held me in place on the ground.
"You'll know as soon as we go inside the old building!"
I continued to struggle, my life fully depending on it. But all attempts failed, all thanks to a sudden hit to the back of the neck, knocking me out in an instant…
Before I was knocked out, I thought I saw a bit of purplish hair, hiding behind one of the walls, but my mind was shut down before I could clearly register what I saw.
And… CUT!
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