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Olette's POV

Winter had ended and the start of spring has begun. My favourite season.

The midyear struggle tournament was also beginning in 3 days, and Hayner was training hard. After his near-defeat with Seifer he counts on this day to get back at him.

Pence and I have been helping him in any way we can. But Hayner, being the stubborn person he was, was making it difficult for us to help.

Pence often versed him with the cushioned bats to help him train, but Hayner would always say…

"You gotta be a better opponent! Fighting you is like fighting my little sister!"

And whenever I held up a mat for him to box up against…

"You're not holding it straight! Stay still! I can't practice if you wobble!"

Training was becoming complicated and Hayner was getting worried as the day drew closer.

We were at the spot one morning when he said,

"Guys, what if Seifer beats me?"

I saw Pence wince at the sight of Hayner being pulverised by Seifer.

"Hayner, you're a really good fighter. You'll be fine!" I say, trying to enthuse him.

But Hayner didn't look convinced. "But he completely thrashed me last time! I don't want it to happen again…"

The blow had definitely affected his confidence towards fighting, which worried us a lot.

Soon the day before the struggle arrived, and the spring weather started to show with forests of flowers spurting out all over town, and blossom trees burst into life.

It was magical watching nature sprout out…

"Olette, focus!"

But not while training with Hayner, it wasn't…

"Hayner, I can't hold it straight when you hit me so hard! That just goes to show how good you are!"

But he still doesn't look convinced.

"Olette, being able to knock you over doesn't mean I can knock Seifer over! Now please, try to stay still!"

He was about to throw another punch when I dropped the boxing bag. His fist was inches from my face and he withdrew, looking almost guilty.

"That could've ended badly!" Pence added, watching Hayner's face turn from seriousness to shock.

But I had other things on my mind. "If you think I'm so bad at this, why don't you get Pence to do it?" I put my hands on my hips and scowl.

Hayner rolls his eyes. "But you said you could handle it!"

"Well, it turns out I cannot withstand your strength." I say, hoping Hayner would stop training. He really is good enough, and he looks tired. It's just his confidence we need to work on.

"Olette, a mouse could push you over!" He retorts. Boy, that was the wrong thing to say.

"Fine, then why don't you go box a mouse?" I say, turning around and crossing my arms.

"Olette, I didn't…" He sighs. "Olette… I really like your help. C'mon, you're not that weak!"

I turn around. "And neither are you, Hayner. Quite frankly, I don't think you need to train at all. He only beat you last time because you hadn't trained in a while. But you've been training for weeks now and you'll be fine!"

"No, Olette, it won't! Seifer is stronger than ever!"

He's getting impatient.

"Pence, hold up the bag for me, please."

Pence, not willing to join in the fight, hops up and grabs the bag. I take my place on the couch, watching him work up a sweat.

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It's just after lunch, and Hayner didn't eat a thing. I told him that would make him weaker, but he insisted on training some more. I couldn't take it anymore and didn't take no for an answer. I made him rest before the struggle. He was too tired to argue by then.

Afterwards we all walked to the stand where the struggle was being held. This year Hayner, Vivi, Seifer, and Rai, who Seifer had helped to train, were in this year's midyear event.

Hayner's looking nervous. He's against Rai first, who I said would be an easy contender.

Each contestant are given the 100 orbs they need to fight, so the judge can monitor who's winning.

The tournament began, and Hayner's name was called.

"Good luck, Hayner!" Pence called out.

"You can do it!" I scream, so he hears. He turns around and smiles, but that's his nervous smile.

The struggle begins, and Hayner and Rai start to fight with the cushioned bats. Hayner take the first blow, and some of his orbs fall out.

"C'mon, Hayner!!" I shout, "You can beat him! He's weaker than a mouse!"

Pence laughs, and I see a smile shoot over Hayner's face. He runs towards Rai and hits him hard, causing multiple orbs to fall from his grasp. Hayner grabs them and dodges a hit before hitting him again. Before we know it, Rai is defeated.

"And the winner is… Hayner!" Calls out the rather chubby judge, holding up Hayner's arm. Hayner's smiling over to us, and we're cheering and carrying on.

After a while Pence and I check out the leader board.

Hayner Raijin Seifer Vivi

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Hayner Seifer

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Hayner was versing Seifer, which both Pence and I were afraid of. We went back over to where Hayner was watching, waiting for the guy to call his name.

"I'm never gonna beat him…" He sighs, taking a drink form his bottle.

"Not with that attitude you're not." Pence remarks. Hayner looks over at Seifer, whose confidence is flowing out like spray from a can.

"Hayner, listen to me." I say. I kneel down in front of him so my eyes meet his, and I clasp my hands onto his.

"I'm sick of this, Hayner, you're a fantastic fighter, and you can kick Seifer's butt out of twilight town if you just believe in yourself!"

He looks down at out hands, and I can tell he's not induced.

"Hayner, it doesn't matter how strong you are. It doesn't matter that he nearly beat you one time. You weren't prepared; you hadn't trained in a while. And don't think that just because you didn't have a keyblade or anything that you're not strong enough, cause you are! Remember, you're the one who taught Roxas everything you knew; you're the one who spent all your time training with him. And you're the one who's gonna go out on that stage right now and kick Seifer's ass. You got it?"

Hayner smiled a little but frowned again, and looked up into my eyes; I studied them… I couldn't figure out what he was thinking, but he was listening.

"And now, Hayner verses Seifer!" The judge called out.

Hayner jumped a bit, squeezing my hands. Needless to say, my heart nearly leapt out of my chest! The crowds starting cheering, and Seifer's cheerleading squad screamed at the top of their lungs, "SEIFER!!!"

Hayner looked back over to me sighed deeply, making an O shape with his mouth. He nodded and I got out of the way so he could get up.

"Go Hayner!!" Pence screamed.

"Go get him, Hayner!" I yell over the top of everyone.

Hayner and Seifer stand in front of each other.

"Ready to be beaten, loser?" He says smugly.

Hayner smiles. "Ready to have your ass kicked into next week?"

Seifer pulls a face and moves into his fighting stance.

"Keep it clean, boys!" The judge calls out. Then he makes the hand command and they begin to fight.

Seifer tries to hit Hayner straight away, but Hayner's quick on his feet. He tries something different and tries to run in a circle around him, but Hayner's quick again and hits Seifer in the stomach, causing his orbs to fall out.

"That's it, Hayner! Focus!" Pence calls out.

Hayner smirks and dives for another successful hit. Seifer was getting angry and changed plans. He dodged everyone one of Hayners' hits, waiting for him to get tired. So then Hayner stopped, picking up on his little game, and they ended up just staring at each other in their stances. Seifer then realised Hayner had more orbs than him, and that if time ran out he would win.

He went for another hit, and bashes Hayner in the stomach, unexpectedly. Hayner fell back, and his orbs fell out.

"Get up, Hayner! C'mon!" I call out. "Quick!"

He hops back up, and runs towards Seifer with a fierce blow that was too quick to dodge. A large mass of his orbs fell out and Hayner went for one final blow. He forced his bat straight into Seifer with a strong outcome. Seifer's remaining orbs burst out and he falls off the stage, straight onto Fuu. They both lie there, Seifer almost knocked out, with Fuu yelling "Get off!!"

Hayner laughs, and the bell is rung. Hayner had won!! The judge comes out with the midyear cup, which isn't as big as the end of year one, but just as special.

Hayner stood proud on that stage, his confidence soared. I clapped so hard my fingers tingled, but maybe it was partly from holding Hayner's hands?

After the big celebration we finally got to have a break and get some ice cream, eating it on top of the clock tower at Station Plaza.

And as we ate, Hayner said something particularly sweet…

"Olette, if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have beaten Seifer. It's because of you I got up and hit him. Thanks!"

Sure, something out of a soap opera would've been all hugs and kisses and heartfelt words, but this wasn't a soap opera.

This was Hayner, and it was all I needed to know.

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