Hi every~nyan. Sorry it took so long to update this story. You know…school…yeah. Its going to be really long and I have another story I am working on as well. But none the less, I shall bring this story on!

This chapter is the first half of the match, everything is in Tachimukai's POV…

Today was the day of the much awaited match against The Empire, somehow Sakuma, Fudou and Kidou became sick as well as could not proceed onto the match.

"I wonder how today's match will be." Toramaru says breaking the silence in the caravan.

"Well we will just have to play our very best!" Kazemaru tries to encourage since he is going to be the sub captain in this match.

"Yes, right Tachimukai?" Hikari says from next to Tachimukai.

Tachimukai nods slightly giving an unsure smile.

"Come on I believe in you!" Hikari says putting her hands in fist and giving an encouraging face, which appeared to be funny to Tachimukai.

Tachimukai laughs a little and gives a sincere smile, "You really know how to cheer someone up.

Hikari gives a happy smile and pats Tachimukai on the head as they enter the stadium.

They enter and see The Empire. They line up in front of each other and shake hands. Teres shakes Tachimukai and notices he is not Endou.

"Hey your not the same goalkeeper I met last time." Teres smirks.

"Our captain is sick so I'll be filling in for him." Tachimukai says with a forced smile, trying not to look vulnerable.

"Heh, don't look like much." He says letting go of Tachimukai's hand and walking to his side of the field.

Tachimukai looks down as he does the same. Hikari saw the interaction and puts a hand on his shoulder as the whistle signals them to set the field. Everyone is positioned in their proper spots as the whistle blows as Inazuma Japan starts the kickoff.

Tachimukai watched the ball with intensity as he saw it change from Inazuma Japan to the Empire and back. The ball nearly got close to him and he started to tense up, but Hijitaka stopped it in time and it was now to Japan's advantage.

"Don't worry Tachimukai." Tsunami tries to encourage after seeing his friend tense up.

Tachimukai nods as he turns back to the game. The ball is in Gouenji's possession. He soon uses BAKURENTSU SCREW, but in all efforts it fails.

The ball was now in Leone's possession. He coming toward Tachimukai, fast.

"Get ready Tachimukai!" Tsunami says holding a thumbs up.

"Hai!" Tachimukai exclaims but Tsunami could sense the uneasiness in his voice.

Leone comes fast and speeds right past Tsunami like he was nothing and looks at Tachimukai straight in the eye then he unleashes his HELLFIRE.

"I can do this!" Tachimukai says before yelling out, "MUGEN THE HAND!"

Although, the multitude of hands did little as the powerful shot sent my Leone is blasted threw the goal sending Tachimukai to the ground.

"TACHIMUKAI!" Hikari yells from the sidelines.

0-1

Tachimukai looks at her with pain filled eyes, "I couldn't block it…"

"Don't mind, don't mind." Tsunami yells.

"Hai!" Tachimukai yells before thinking to himself I'll get it this time.

It was Inazuma Japanese kickoff this time. The ball was in Someoka's possession before it was quickly taken away and sent to Leone.

"Tachimukai!" Kazemaru yells to warn him of the incoming attack.

I'll just have to use MAOU THE HAND, even if it isn't ready! Tachimukai thinks to himself.

Leone unleashes his HELLFIRE again at full power towards the readying goalkeeper.

"MAOU THE HAND!" Tachimukai yells as his attack reveals itself but disappears quickly. The balls sends Tachimukai flying back into the goal.

0-2

The Empire has scored their second goal leaving everyone surprised at the results.

"Its no use… I cant do it!" Tachimukai scolds himself.

The ball is Japan's possession as they make an attempt to catch up. While the ball is with Gouenji, Tachimukai begins to think about his mistake.

What am I doing wrong? I should have the feel of this technique…Is it still lacking power? Or is it because I'm not storing enough energy within me?

Hikari looks over to the deeply in thought goalkeeper, You can do it, Tachimukai.

Tachimukai sees Kazemaru starting to move back saying that its no use their coming forward.

I can't allow them any more goals. But what do I do? What could I do?... Tachimukai thinks bracing himself for the next shoot.

Although, Kazemaru clears the ball before it could get to Leone. Tachimukai breaths a sigh of relief, but it is shortly lived as he sees Kazemaru has injured himself in the process.

He runs up to his injured teammate, "Kazemaru-san!"

Kazemaru can not continue in the game and Kurimatsu is substituted in his place as Hiroto replaces Kazemaru as captain.

This is all my fault because I couldn't block it… Tachimukai blames.

Hikari sees the blaming look on his face and approaches him.

"Tachimukai, its not your fault." Tachimukai looks at her surprised, knowing that it was like she was reading his mind.

Tachimukai just nods slightly as he takes his position back at the goal.

The ball quickly changed to The Empire and sent over to Leone. Tsunami calls over to Tachimukai and he starts to hesitate.

What should I do? MUGEN THE HAND can't stop it… If I use MAOU THE HAND and it fails… Tachimukai looks at Leone and moves back.

"Tachimukai!" a voice sounds.

I can't do this. Tachimukai thinks negatively.

"TACHIMUKAI!" The voice sounds more loudly.

Tachimukai turns his attention to the side lines to see Hikari standing there clenching her fists.

"Hikari-chan…?" Tachimukai gets out in a scared tone.

"Don't be so scared! There nothing to be scared of!" Hikari yells. "Remember, your dreams maybe far, but just grab onto it, give your everything and will you will achieve it."

"Reach out…" Tachimukai says slowly before looking up and see Leone coming toward him like a bull, "And I cant achieve my dreams."

Tachimukai beings his arms out, "This is my everything! MAOU THE HAND!"

Leone's HELLFIRE clashes with Tachimukai's MAOU THE HAND, but it doesn't have a chance. Tachimukai captures the ball firmly within his grip.

Tachimukai looks at the soccer ball that is now in his hands for the first time during the game, "I..I did it…"

The whistle to signify the end of the first half.

"Tachimukai!" Tsunami, Hikari, Kogure, Kabeyama, and Kurimatsu yells running up to the dazed goalkeeper.

He just looks at all of them still in a complete daze.

"Come one man you did it!" Tsunami says shaking him.

"Tachimukai. You really did it." Hikari says bringing him into a hug.

"Hikari, you helped me with that." Tachimukai says slowly accepting the hug.

"You have your own hisstatsu." Tsunami exclaims.

"Hai!" Tachimukai says with great happiness.

They all head back to the benches before the second match starts.

So how was that? I finally finished this chapter after…a really long time. Yeah sorry about that. But now that Midterms, CAPT and everything is done, I have time to finish this up. Hopefully the next chapter will come up this week. It might be the last too.