Disclaimer: I do not own Loud House.

"So sounds like you guys had a fun Thanksgiving," Melody said as they walked to the dorm they were staying in for the next two nights.

"Yeah it was a fun day," Luna said rolling her suitcase. "How was your Thanksgiving?"

"Eh, it was the norm. Both my uncles fought over who got the first slice of pie."

"Again!" Aria said holding back a laugh.

"They do it every year." Melody rolled her eyes before jumping on her tempory bed. "When are the boys getting back?"

"Who knows," Luna climbed onto her bed.

"Hopefully they're here before tomorrow," Aria leaned against the door frame. "We have a big game tomorrow."

"Yeah, last game of the reg. season." Luna threw her fist in the air

"Not just that Luna we're 5-6. If we win this game, we're going to the bowl!" Melody stood up and pointed to the sky.

"Maybe," Aria said behind her sheepishly.

"Well we have this chance to make it in and we're not going to blow it."

"Melody none of us even play football," Aria said quietly.

"We may not but we bring enthusiasm!" Melody grabbed Aria's hands and pressed their cheeks together. "When the band brings enthusiasm and cheers on the team the team does better."

"You I think its things like this, that made the freshman think we were a couple."

"I thought we agreed to not bring that up."

"Sam and I do that," Luna laughed a little leaning on the wall.

"Lunes, I know you're new to this marching band but it's true when the band is better the team is better."

"Our high school band sucked."

Melody glared at her and Luna quickly got under the covers.

"Well I'm going to bed, you can continue your lover's quarrel outside," Luna giggled quietly before covering her head with the blanket.

"Oh come Luna. It's eight and the boys aren't here," Melody gently shook Luna, who stayed under the covers. She was holding her laughs the entire time.

"Hey some of us guys are here," someone said probably poking their head in the door.

"Alec, get out of here," Melody said. Luna sat up a little seeing him for the first time in a while.

"Well excuse me for stopping by." Alec huffed and walked away. Melody rolled her eyes and closed the door with a slight slam. She leaned on it once it was closed. "There now we can have some privacy."

"Well I'll be my room," Aria said opening the door and leaving. "See you tomorrow."

"Do you think we'll be able to win it?" Luna asked after a while.

"Geesh have some faith Luna," Melody said climbing up on her bed.

"Just three weeks ago you said we wouldn't," Luna pointed out before looking away.

"Screw you." Luna stuck her tongue out before looking out the window. She had no idea what would happen at tomorrows game. She knew that if they won and if they made it to the bowl, she probably wouldn't be able to go back to Royal Woods for a while.

The next day the group walked through the grounds to the Music Building. Already they could see there were more people than ever coming to this game. Luna couldn't help but gulp a little. She had no idea if they were local or for the away team but it was a crowd.

"Don't fret just play your set," She whispered to herself. It helped her but for some reason, she was still nervous. She thought about a minute before saying. "No matter what, the band always win."

"Are you okay Luna?" Melody asked.

"Yeah, I was talking to myself," Luna explained, walking a bit ahead. "It just helps me de-stress a little."

"You don't need to stress." Melody walked up and opened the door to the Music Building. "Leave that to the football team."

As the norm, the band got dressed into uniform. What was different due to it being near the end of November they were wearing many layers. Many band members were wearing thermal shirts and pants. Luna herself was wearing an extra pair of socks. The band was provided warmer clothes in the colder months but all the extra protection helped. According to Isaac when he played clarinet his gloves had to have the fingertips cut off so he could actually play it. There were many games where he was worried his fingers would fall off.

The cold also affected the instruments. It made them sound much sharper than normal. The only way that Luna knew how to combat this was by blowing warm air into her sax. The band also tuned outside instead of inside was also a strategy but the cold could still have an effect afterward.

"We can handle this," Luna told herself. "Right Isaac?"

Isaac shrugged a little. "I guess."

The band left the warm music room. As they left a few members gave small reactions to the drastic change in temperature. Luna was used to this sudden shift, it happened a lot back home.

"Alright band," Mr. Taylor announced to everyone once they were lined up. "This is a very big game today and I know it's cold out but I need all of you to play your best today. This could our last football game and I want us to leave a good impression."

Luna slightly gulped at that line but held in her nervous. In her mind, she kept repeating her destresser motto. As normal the band got to the stands and played the National Anthem and team started playing.

"Number 16 is down!" The announcer said as the entire band gasped. Everyone held their breath as the Amberheart coaches ran out to check on the player. Luna tried to figure what was going but due to it being far away she couldn't see. Turning to the Jumbotron she still couldn't figure out if the player was hurt or not. After a few minutes, The coaches helped him up and led him off the field.

"And Number 16 is out of the game," the announcer told everyone.

"No!" someone yelled in the back of the band.

"Maybe he'll come back," Luna said with a mix of optimism and sheepishness.

"Doubt it," Aria said from the row in front of her. "Max got an injury during football and he was out for the rest of the game. And he has a leg injury that isn't good."

"He's our best player," another flute complained. "Do we even have a chance?"

"I think we do," Luna said right before the opposing team scored a touchdown. "Well, it's only the first quarter."

By the end of the second quarter, both teams were tied up and the Amberheart band made its way onto the field. They had no idea what to do, most felt nervous but knew they needed to play. They stood up straight as they could and held at attention until the drum major counted them off. The band played their heart out. Luna couldn't tell you was there and who even paying attention but she played for those who were. She had too it was her duty as a band member. Her family could be watching this game and she needed to show what this meant. All the practices, trouble calling, leaving home early, and going to school in a completely different state was worth it.

For this entire show, Luna played her heart out. She wanted everyone to know how much this meant to her. This is what she wanted and how much she loved it. When the show finished Luna swore that the applause was louder than ever before. If she could Luna would have bowed but remained at attention and marched off the field.

"We crushed it!" Luna cheered in her head as she marched back up to the band's place in the stands. Once there she reached under and grabbed her water. She quenched her thirst before looking onto the field. Both teams had ran out and were ready for the second half of the game. The band was on the edge of the seats as the half started. No one knew what to except. This half could make or break the second.

For the third quarter, nothing of matter happened. Every time one team got a touchdown shortly after the other team would score one as well. At the end of the quarter, the band was almost completely sure that they were going into overtime. Luna also noticed that Number 16 did not return to the field. She excepted it but she was still concerned about the player.

The fourth quarter went on the same. Instead, neither team scored any sort of points. Luna looked around and could tell the band was getting a little bored. Sure they were still playing but this was a late game and many people were getting them tired. They were still playing but not as often as they were in the past three quarters. The past quarters had many opportunities to play but the constant swapping who had the ball made it difficult to play.

"How much longer is this game?" Some asked from the front row.

"There a minute less!" Aria said with a little bit of shock. The flutes started to hold their breath as the opposing team caught the ball. Luna and Isaac moved closer to each other as Amberheart try to get the ball back from them. It was to no avail they scored the touchdown and Amberheart had loss.