Training Camp… Or Not

Disclaimer: I don't own the Prince of Tennis cast. XD. I wish I did though... But I do own the storyline from here on

Chapter summary: Finally the boys are standing on a tennis court. But why are they so uneasy? WHAT?! What did you just say Yukimura?!!!

Warnings: Crack, OOC and shounen ai.

A/N: XD Completely no point to this A/N at all. So feel free to skip it. Ah… Except for the fact that the next update will be, at the fastest, on the 8th of January. " Am sorry, but some things have come up that really need sorting out. XD So I've decided on a double update. Two chapters, one today and one tomorrow, just to tide you over. XDDD

Happy (early) New Year EVERYONE!!! I wish everyone the best for 2007!

For Sandy.

Chapter Twelve: Training Begins… Or Not

Yukimura nodded and looked over the plans Atobe had handed to him. They stood on Atobe's private tennis courts which were attached to this particular mansion. Yukimura had been impressed by the number of courts and the obviously well maintained state of them.

"That should be fine; in fact that's a really good idea. You wouldn't mind if I borrowed it would you? I can see endless possibilities with my team with this idea." The blue haired captain smiled with genially with just a slight spark of evilness lurking about the corners of his mouth. Atobe wasn't too surprised. One did not become the captain of a nationally ranked team without having a couple of mean streaks. Of course, having /weird/ team members seemed to be another prerequisite.

He waved a hand, "Of course. Feel free to incorporate this into your own training regime. Now… About the introduction to the actual thing, did you want to do the honors?"

Yukimura nodded and another smile, this time with slightly more evilness showed. However, his voice remained as soft and calm as ever. "It'll be my pleasure."

The two captains were discussing training plans alone. For the time being. Although everything had been planned out beforehand, Atobe always had a back up plan ready in case something went wrong, which it always would. However, these plans needed Yukimura's cooperation since the Rikkai captain was the only one with enough authority to command complete attention and loyalty from the rumbustious Rikkai horde.

Atobe smirked as he watched the Rikkai vice captain come stomping out of the house. He could almost feel the anger of the glare directed his way before the look softened into one of almost adoration when the tall, imposing boy gazed at Yukimura.

His Insight was more than useful at the moment.

Ah… Team dynamics were all too easy to figure out. Take the two doubles pairs for instance… It was obvious that Niou and Yagyuu were more than friends. However, Atobe couldn't, as yet, figure out the reason why Niou was currently trying to seduce Choutarou. But Rikkai's other doubles team was just that, a team. Marui seemed to glance more in Kirihara's direction than not, whilst Atobe thought Jackal was the only straight one of the lot.

But there was an interesting development after that. Atobe's smirk grew wider as the rest of both the Hyoutei and Rikkai teams started to drip and drag out of the mansion. Kirihara was walking beside the 'Master', Yanagi Renji, who was patiently answering something the junior had asked him. Marui sulked behind, pouting. Niou was pointing out Marui's displeasure to an indifferent Yagyuu, whilst Jackal walked slowly at the very back taking everything in.

He sensed, more than saw, Oshitari stop right behind him with a still complaining Gakuto. Shishido's voice could be heard grumbling about 'Niou' and 'stupid captains'. Atobe's eyebrow twitched slightly at the last comment as did Sanada's. Choutarou's voice could be heard quieting down the hot tempered Shishido. Kabaji dropped Jirou off on a bench and took his place to the side and back of Atobe. Now they were ready to truly begin.

Yukimura nodded at Atobe's glance and moved forward to stand by his side. Sanada growled but didn't actually say anything out loud. A big smile appeared on the Rikkai captain's face as he watched the gathered tennis players. Jackal was watching him back politely and waved when Yukimura's gaze slid over him. Yagyuu was slightly distracted by Niou who was throwing insults at Shishido. Akaya was complaining to Renji and Sanada looked ready to explode from anger.

Yukimura frowned a little. He wasn't used to not having his team's complete attention on his person. In fact, he couldn't remember a single time when they weren't listening to him adoringly.

Atobe raised an eyebrow as his team didn't fall silent from awe immediately. Instead, Shishido was growling something obscene under his breath at the Trickster and Choutarou was pleading with him to stop. Oshitari smirked at him and raised his own eyebrow. Gakuto was glaring at Jackal who ignored him while Hiyoshi was staring at Kirihara. Jirou was still asleep and Kabaji was the only one who watched him faithfully…

Hold on. Atobe's gaze shifted back to Hiyoshi. The golden haired boy was indeed watching Kirihara instead of him. Atobe twitched a little and looked displeased. Not only was team ignoring him, Hiyoshi, the future captain of this team, was obsessing over the Rikkai ace, instead of him. Not that Atobe /wanted/ Hiyoshi to obsess over him of course.

He didn't.

Really.

At that point, Yukimura silenced everyone with his sweetly announced comment, "Keigo and I wanted to tell you that we're official now."

The silence that both captains craved fell. A pleased smile spread over both of their faces.

Then:

"WHAT?!" was the simultaneous yell from at least ten throats.

Short, I know. But I like a cliffie and had always wondered how it would be to write one. XD Mind you, it's honestly not much of one. XDDDD

You all know what I crave by now. XD REVIEWS! YES! I NEED THEM! Have a little pity on this poor writer… Please.

Whee! See you tomorrow for the next part of my double update!!!!