Okay this is the next chapter. Once again thanks to all those that reviewed I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed writing it. The chapter after this one won't be out until the middle of next week seen as I'm very busy going on courses and meeting famous Japanese Olympians so I hope this satisfies you until then.

Time: Three Hours

Pairings: Slight Shin/Sena

Author: Sinthetic Angel

Disclaimer: I do not own so do not sue or I'll send Takami after you

What on earth is the world coming to?

Chapter 8 - Weapon of Choice

Ikari gnawed on his chains harder than he had ever done before. Yes, it was hurting his teeth and no, he didn't care in the slightest. It wasn't fair, not in the least. Sena was sat next to him, suited up and ready to play, his Eyeshield masking his deer in the headlights features. He could tell the running back was nervous, his fists clenched and rigid on his knees, elbows locked like support beams so he wouldn't keel over and a fine trembling in his legs. Even as Shin mumbled in to Senas ear about god knows what it didn't seem to calm the boy, he actually seemed more nervous and Ikari was sure he was blushing. Though admittedly anything Shin was saying was probably more brutally honest than reassuring or flirty, he hoped that was the case anyway. At least Sena would only be playing offense to counter "Riku-nii's" speed and not wearing his legs out playing both.

Ikari tried to keep one eye on Sena and one eye on the field. The result was that he felt like he was trying to walk in two directions at the same time and getting quite a bad headache. Eventually, after seeing that Shin had stopped talking and Sena was calming, he focused his attention on the game and gaped like a fish as Deimon scored a touchdown.

"Ora? Oraa? Impossible! Don't mock us Deimon!"

"IKARI BE QUIET! Shin what do you think?"

There was a minute of silence as Shin studied the Deimon number twenty nine and then formed his words carefully before his deep voice rumbled out of his mouth.

"He is not an amateur. He has played before though he has not had much field experience. Someone has taught him his role and made sure he knows it perfectly though no one has shown him how to use his arms yet. It looks like he is more accustomed to playing Rugby especially with the technique he uses to dodge the defense. His speed however is….he is not as fast as Kobayakawa Sena though his charge is more explosive."

The coach nodded, clearly impressed as Ikari continued to fight against his chains. He soon stopped however as the coach motioned Sena on to the pitch and he took his place behind Takami in the classic I formation. The ball was snapped and Takami raised his arm finding his target, Sakuraba, as Sena ran forwards to play lead blocker. The ball was released with deadly accuracy and Sakuraba barely caught it before hitting the floor and being touched by a Devil Bat. A four yard gain. Ikari could practically feel Senas frown of annoyance, especially as Sakuraba could have gotten to his feet and continued running. Both Ikari and Sena liked Sakuraba, they really did, he was a nice person and fun to hang around. He had talent as well, they just couldn't understand where his talent went when it was an actual game and not practice.

The game continued in that fashion, Ikari getting frustrated on the bench and causing a ruckus whilst Sena got frustrated on the field and fumed in silent anger. Shin had been put back in to the defensive line in order to stop Riku and as Sena sat on the bench he resisted the urge to bang his head against Shins now empty seat. Sakuraba was looking sheepish, probably knowing Sena was frustrated but not knowing what to do in order to help. The chanting and screaming of fan girls wasn't exactly helping Senas mood either, nor was the psychotic jingling and glaring from Senas right. It appeared the Coach had noticed as well but he soon noticed something worse, a sticker on Sakurabas helmet. He started screaming blue murder about desecration and how carelessness causes accidents. Ikari and Sena both tuned him out and watched the game with sour expressions. Sena hadn't had a chance to shine yet and he distantly thought that it would be better just to sit out, he wasn't really getting to play anyway.

It was 21-6 in Ojous favour. Ojou were on the defense and Deimon had eight yards to go to get a touchdown. Sena jumped as the Coach pointed to him and called for a player switch, 21 for 16. Ikari watched as Sena slowly and lazily pulled himself to his feet and made his way on to the field. Shin was by his side almost immediately.

"Kobayakawa Sena.."

"Call me Sena"

The response was almost immediate now.

"We are to use play formation 15."

"Oh good…..okay."

"Kobayakawa what is wrong?"

"Call me Sena! If you can't do that on the field then call me….call me….Eyeshield or something…"

"Very well Eyeshield. What is wrong? Are you angry? Your muscles are very tense."

Sena flushed a bright red. Why was Shin looking at his muscles?!

"No, I'm frustrated Shin-san but hopefully that will change with this next play. So….so let's do our best Shin-san."

Ikari saw Shin nod and Sena visibly relaxed as he took up his position. The ball was snapped to the demonic quarter back and he handed it off to the number twenty nine, Kaitani Riku. Sena moved forward at half pace and as Riku passed the line Sena changed his pace and shot in at an angle towards the white haired boy. Riku spotted him just in time and goose stepped, bucking his body to get out of the way, driving forwards and straight in to the waiting spear tackle of Shin Seijuro. This was their technique, their double team. The team had nicknamed it The Knights Lancer Charge, a run force between two people, their positions interchangeable at any given moment. The defensive version of the Dragonfly and the best part of it was that it looked like a normal play, you never knew when it was going to make an appearance and tear your offense to pieces.

Riku had fumbled the ball, Shins spear tackle cutting through to knock it from his hands. Ikari watched with wide eyes as Sena stretched out his hands, caught the ball just before it hit the ground, tucked it in to his armpit and ran. He was fast and getting faster, catching Deimon by surprise. He veered to the side lines, nearly the whole length of the pitch to run but they couldn't touch him he was just too fast. That Riku kid was up and running after Sena though. Ikari saw Sena glance back then forwards to look ahead, there was a gasp, Sena tried to apply the brakes and then there was a crash as Sakuraba flew from the bench and in to the bench.

It was chaos. The Knights surrounded Sakuraba as Miracle Ito took him to his car. Ikari pushed himself to his feet from his place on the floor, barely having dodged Sakurabas superman attempt and hoped over to Sena, kneeling by him. He was soon joined by Shin who helped Sena sit up. The small boy looked dazed and confused as Shin asked him simple questions, a concussion more than likely. As Shin carried Sena to the bench and Ikari hopped along beside him the Devil Bats used the time to huddle and form a counter attack. The white haired running back kept glancing over though and as Shin removed Senas helmet Ikari blocked the nosey boys view.

"How is he?"

"Sena-kun? Daijoubu ka…"

"Hai Takami-san, Coach I'm okay really…just a little dizzy."

Ikari watched as Coach Shogun looked at Shin and Shin shook his head. No more play for Sena today. It made Ikari think that the collision had been worse than it looked and he was right. The Coach spoke, dragging Ikaris attention to him reluctantly.

"Ikari get him to the changing rooms and get him changed. Shin go with him, we won't need you for the rest of this match they can't catch up in the remaining time."

Shin and Ikari nodded and Shin scooped up the lethargic running back, keeping him shielded from booing Sakuraba fan girls and nosey running backs. The way Shin was holding Sena though….it made Ikari uneasy.