Chapter 3

The other half

Sorry about my writing out of the match its pretty hard…but I hope you enjoy it…if that's possible :S

"That is how you play!" Exclaimed Artegor, a wide grin spread across his face as he regarded his team. Ami nodded firmly, it didn't matter if she enjoyed playing for the Red Tiger's or not, she still wanted to win this! "I'm so proud of you!" Artegor laughed, "You're playing it exactly the right way, and those stupid kids don't know where the ball is half the time!"

The Red Tigers laughed, Ami managed to smile. After all it was nothing personal, it wasn't like she'd ever see these kids again. They were playing to win as was she, the best team would come out on top, and at that moment Ami was sure it would be her team. Soon her and her team would be leaving for Genesis, leaving these kids and with any luck this planet behind forever.

Artegor began to speak to Bryon about his 'superb' kick and Ami zoned out, she couldn't help herself thinking about the mood in the Snowkid's locker room. Must be terrible she thought. She remembered when they had lost their first match under Artegor, he had been so angry he'd punched a locker, breaking his knuckles. Ami shuddered. No! They weren't losing this match, they were winning! And in the end it would be a Tigers victory!

"Just keep playing the way, you're playing right now and we could be up 6-nil at the end of this match!" Artegor encouraged. An announcement signalled match time and the Red Tigers proceeded to the lift, laughing and joking.

The lift began bringing them up to the field. Ami smiled upwards. This would be a good match she decided. Then they were on the field. "What's she doing down there?" Asked Artegor perplexed in Ami's ear. Ami turned confused to look at the Snowkids…yes there was something different about the team, it took Ami a while to figure out who was missing but then she realised the tall No.11 was gone, replaced by a small white haired girl…No. 4. What does it matter who comes on? Ami thought we're gonna win either way. "Aarch I don't know how you did it, but you're not going to get away with this so easily" Artegor continued muttering, then he was addressing his team through their headphones. "Listen to me, all of you, watch out for number 4, keep a close eye on her, she's very dangerous"

Ami shook her head slightly, then looked down at the girl in front of her. Dangerous? A smile played on her lips. Whatever. No. 4 turned her back on them and began walking to her position a look of excitement and bewilderment on her face.

Ami exchanged a look with Dax. She could feel his disbelief coming off of him like waves, but the Coach had orders, and Ami wasn't going to let a mistake like underestimating this girl let her slip up. She and Dax nodded at each other, confirming her thoughts, they were going to do anything to stop this girl.

Ami watched mildly amused as Dax smiled at the captain and pointed at the goalkeeper who was of all things, sleeping in the goal! Ami laughed quietly.

The ball shot up and the red headed boy won it, passing it to No.3 (the small black haired boy) who quickly got it to the captain. The captain ran ferociously, skilling it past Ami and Liana. And kicking it hard to No. 4…the threat.

"It's all yours Tia!" The captain shouted. Ami watched as 'Tia' regarded the ball coming towards her, then suddenly blue flickering lights surrounded her, Brice and Quent watched the ball fly up dumbfounded then rushed to Tia. But Tia jumped high in the air, the lights surrounding her. Ami wasn't too stupid to work out that this was a flux, so this was why Artegor wanted them to watch her! Tia flew up into the air, and poised to shoot. The ball went flying into the net. Ami stared in horror as the big TV declared it 3-1, the coach was right…she definitely was a threat.

Tia came spinning back to the ground, and all the other Snowkids rushed over to her shouting and laughing. Then the captain, the red headed boy, No. 3 and No. 2 all fell in a circle around her. Ami couldn't help herself smiling, that was a funny celebration.

Artegor growled in Ami's ear as the match continued. No. 3 hooked it neatly over Quent's head and gathered it quickly. Quent missed the tackle then had to watch as No. 3 crossed it into Tia who surrounded by the breath whacked the ball beautifully into the net. The Snowkids celebrated yet again…3-2, depression took over Ami.

"What did I tell you!? Keep a close eye on her! Break the rules if you have to!" Artegor screeched in Ami's ear. Ami shook her head. She didn't want to hurt Tia, especially now when depression had taken over her. Ami knew just because she wasn't gonna hurt her that didn't mean Tia would be okay, someone else would step up and do it and they would do it gladly.

Mei passed it to Tia, who began running with the ball. Liana and Brice were behind her and at the same time both came in from behind, hitting the back of her ankle very deliberately. Tia went flying into the air with a cry of pain. Ami bit her lip. Ouch she thought. Tia landed with a thud on the floor. The Snowkids looked on in shock, well most of them did, the captain looked furious and worried. "Tia!" He yelped, rushing to her. He broke through Brice and Liana and fell at Tia's side. Liana smiled slightly. But the red headed boy was in Brice's face. "What the hell is your problem! You just blatantly fouled her, you bastard!" He yelled. Liana sniggered slightly. Ami shook her head…they looked cowardly and stupid and she knew it.

Suddenly a snowflake hit Ami on her arm. Urgh snow one of the main reasons she hated Akillian! "Good job, Liana, Brice!" Artegor cackled in everyone's headpieces. The red headed boy stomped his feet in anger. The snow was falling heavily now and the captain looked extremely worried about the fragile white haired girl who lay before him. The snow coming down on her body made the moment seem all the more tragic.

But Tia was ok, the captain helped her up and she stood slightly shakily, but she was up. Ami watched as the detention fields arrived to pick up Brice and Liana. "Aargh! What's she doing up!?" Artegor screamed in disbelief.

It was a free kick, right outside of the box. Ami shook her head. Look where Brice and Liana had landed them! Ami took her position in the wall with Quent and Tyson, they were all scared, Tyson was actually shivering with fear. The captain was going to take it, he placed it well and it went soaring into the goal. Ami swore under her breath, they were going to lose, she could feel it.

Dax took the ball and began running as Liana and Brice fell, they darted off fast to join him. Mei went to tackle Dax but he jumped and kicked it to Ami who ran towards to box, Mei snatched the ball of Ami and rushed upwards, she got it past Liana, but Liana took her out, the ball reached the captain.

"Stop them!" screamed Artegor. Both Ami and Tyson were marking the red headed boy, the captain, unsure of what to do was taken out by Quent. The ball flew into the sky, and Ami looked on in horror as the red headed boy began to gather flux around him. He had the flux too!? Why hadn't Artegor warned them about him! A surge of the flux exploded as the boy jumped, he kicked the ball hard, screaming with emotion. The ball hit Bryon in the stomach plummeting him into the goal. Tears exploded out of Ami's eyes as she watched the red headed boy's reaction, apparently he didn't know he had the flux either, he looked on in shock then jumped around for joy. Ami stared at the ground sickened…it wasn't fair, they had deserved to win!

Artegor ranted in Ami's ear, but Ami couldn't hear, she fell to the floor onto her knees, and sobbed. They had never been this close to winning before! It wasn't fair! 4-3 declared the TV screen. Ami didn't care, Ami just wept for what could have been.

Umm I need reviews, should I continue this or not??? Please review and be nice :P