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Welp, here I am again with another chapter. I had an idea of how I wanted to end the story until I forgot so for now I'm using the ideas and adding new ideas in. (I'm basically winging it here on) Thanks for the support that you have given me and I'm sorry I don't write more than people want me to. I hope I can work out the ending I have in mind out.

Shoutouts: Everyone who read the story. (I don't think I would have finished this story without the people who have done this)

Chapter 7: When We Clash

Nothing could define the moments that followed the game. Seeing Himuro and Midorima get beat by the Jabberwocks, it sicken the rest of them. As the walked off to clear their heads from basketball and worry about getting something to eat. Everyone was a little shy around the food but one by one they caved into the pressure that Kagami and Himuro was forcing to them. Murasakibara ended up finshing off the leftovers along with Kagami. Aomine was lost in thought along with Kise. There expressions were cold and they weren't acknowledging the rest of the group.

"Kise, Aomine. We have to go play our games.", Kuroko said to them. They simply responded with a little nod. They both stood up and followed Kuroko. There was a brief moment that they made eye contact, not more than a second, but they saw they were thinking the same thing. They had one goal and one goal only now in this tournament. They would do whatever it took to win over Jabberwock.

The remaining of the generation blew through everyone in the tournment and both teams made it to the final four. Jabberwock also blew past everyone and was one of the four teams.

"Figures they won.", Kise said as they waited for the teams to be paired up. (A special rule for the tournament was that the last four teams would be randomized on the bracket so you wouldn't know who you were playing.) "Don't let it bother you Kise.", Akashi said, "One of us will most likely play them in the next round. Kise nodded in agreement. Kuroko and Kagami were going over a game plan with Akashi when the head staff member began to announce the places of the teams.

"Sorry to keep everyone waiting, we now have the match ups of the last 3 matches. Thank you everyone who competed in the tournment and good luck to the remaining four teams. Now without further waiting, here are the match ups."

Everyone was tense waiting to see who they would play.

"Team Red will be facing Team Z while Team Jab will be facing Team Warrior."

The group stood in awe as the words sunk in. The next game would be an all out war between them.

The two teams took the court as the crowd packed around to see the teams face off.

"Ok, we know these guys strengths and weaknesses.", Akashi told Kagami and Kuroko.

"The only way we can win is if we can work together.", Aomine said to Kise and Murasakibara.

The only expression that was on their faces was the smile when they faced someone they respect because of their skill and their love for basketball. They all knew even if their team lost it would be the best game to play in.

"Team Red gets the ball first.", said the ref. He then blew his whistle. The game had begun.

Akashi passed the to Kuroko which then made a perfect pass to Kagami who blew past the guy guarding him, which was Aomine, and laid the ball into the hoop. Team Z stood in shock as they didn't think that they could score in the first 3 seconds.

"We gotta step it up if we want to win.", Kise stated. The others nodded and smiled.

Kise started with the ball as Akashi came to guard him. Kise tired to dribble around him but didn't have any luck so he passed it to Aomine. Aomine was being guarded by Kuroko which he was able to blow past easily. Kagami got into help defense but wasn't a match for Aomine and Murasakibara. Murasakibara finished the alley-oop which tied the game at 2 points. It was an even match until later on in the game.

Akashi dribbled the ball as he had just obtained it. The score was 18-15 with them on top. The Emperor Eye had been a major factor in their lead. He could seal the game with his trump card. Akashi smiled, his eyes let the light burst from his eyes as he dove into The Zone. His thoughts were only on basketball at the moment and he knew that his team could win. Aomine saw this coming so he was prepared to go all out against his former teammate. Aomine's eyes imitated Akashi's as he followed Akashi into The Zone. The others watched as the two forces collided. Akashi was able to score but it was close to being blocked.

Aomine was focused as he drove past Akashi. He went up for the layup but was blocked by Kagami. Confused by this Aomine didn't go after the rebound but Kise grabbed it and made the shot. Kise and Kagami turned towards the others to show that they were both in The Zone. The forces collided again until the score was 20 - 20. Murasakibara slammed it in with more force than usual. Purple streaks poured out of his eyes. Only Kuroko remained out side of the zone.

"Akashi.", Kagami started, "Focus your zone to Kuroko. I don't need it to face Aomine." Akashi nodded and the meet the look of Kuroko that was more determined than ever. They nodded and each other and then Kuroko's eyes streak full of red. It wasn't the actual Zone but it was enough to win. The intensedity was so high that some of the people had to back away from the court. It was like six gladiators facing off to see which one was strong enough to be the strongest. The match went past the score limit because neither team could take an advantage.

28-29, Team Z was on top. Akashi dibbled the ball past Kise and passed it to Kagami. Kagami and Aomine locked eyes. It was like the first exchange in the first game of the Winter Cup. The detailed simulation kicked in and Kagami chose not to go. Kuroko appeared beside him and he handed it off to Kuroko. Kuroko attempted a Phantom Shot which was blocked by Murasakibara. Akashi came up with the rebound and drove in. Attempting a layup that barely had a chance to go in. It started to fall out of the hoop when Kagami jumped up and slammed it in. Now up by one they needed to stop Aomine, Kise, and Murasakibara.

"Defend this possession with your life!", Akashi yelled over the cheering crowd. His time limit of Zone was coming to an end. He knew Aomine was at his limit too. "This is the last defensive play for this game." Akashi said to himself. He focused with every nerve he had. Just one stop away from winning the game. Kise brought the ball up to Akashi. Akashi contradicted on the ball. Kise smiled, "Perfect Copy!"

Akashi's eyes widened. He thought he was already facing Kise's Perfect Copy. To think that Kise had grown that much in skill made Akashi respect him even more. Kise dribbled by Akashi easily. Akashi had to accept defeat.

"I've always believed in you Kise, but we are the ones that will win this game.", Kuroko said popping up out of nowhere. He stole the ball and passed it back to Akashi. He locked eyes with Kuroko. Kuroko nodded and yelled at Kagami to jump. Kagami smiled and jumped up. He began the form of Meteor Jam. Akashi passed the ball to Kuroko who then made the perfect pass to Kagami as he throw it down into the hoop.

"Alley-Oop Meteor Jam!", said Kuroko. The game had been won by Team Red.

Team Z stood in shock as they had faced defeat yet again. They all began to smile and shook the hands of Akashi, Kuroko, and Kagami.

"The final game will be played between Team Jab and Team Red!", the announcer said.

The two teams looked at each other. The battle had only begun.

End of Chapter 7

Another Chapter down! I'm planning to have 2 more chapters. (You can guess what the next one will be about) Thank you all for reading this and supporting the story. I hope you guys love to story.