"And Kadic heads to the finals!" The announcer said as the Kadic soccer team won their penultimate game of the playoffs 4-2. The crowd was going wild as the team headed back into the locker room where they began to celebrate.

"All right, calm down." Dennis said "Just remember, we still have the final game against Lincoln in two days."

"Big deal." Lance said "With you and Calvin, we're a shoo-in to win."

"Oh please." Calvin said "It was a team effort. I was just a contributor."

"Don't forget Sam." Owen said "When Tyson was out; he made sure the ball didn't even reach the penalty area."

"You got that right." Sam said. Just then, they heard slow clapping, they turned around to see Antoine Lucas and Sven-Søren.

"Oh yes, bravo." Antoine said sarcastically. "I eagerly await to beat you guys a second time."

"You were lucky, Antoine." Dennis said "If it wasn't for that handball, you wouldn't have made that game winning penalty shot."

"Oh. You mean the handball you were called for, Monsieur Dennis?" He said with fake surprise. Dennis didn't say anything. "Aww. Are you still thinking about when Mommy and Daddy hurt you over your mistake?"

"Shut up, Lucas!" Dennis shouted "Are you here only to degrade me some more?"

"Actually, I'm here to say that we now have a change in venue." He said "The finals will now take place at Lincoln in Lyon."

"That's four hours away from here." Calvin said

"On TGV, it's only half the time." Sven-Søren said

"We can't afford that!" Sam said

"Dude, my dad's a multi-millionaire." Dennis said "I could buy the train if I wanted to. But yes, that's great. We get to humiliate you guys over on your turf."

"Don't count on it." Antoine said "All of Lincoln's soccer players are far better trained then your second class team. Your two best players? Please. One's a retard, and the other's Sam."

"I'm autistic!" Calvin said as he ran up to him, but Sam and Dennis each grabbed an arm. "Come on. Let me punch him just this once!"

"Do you want to get yourself suspended?" Dennis asked

"That's right." Antoine said "Go obey your masters like the little dog you are." Calvin just growled. Antoine lightly punched him on the head.

"Bad dog. Bad." Antoine said. "Anyways, I'd better get back. My train leaves in an hour."

"See you on the field." Sven-Søren said as they left.

"I really hate that guy." Sam said

The next two days flew by quickly. Back at his house, Calvin was already getting ready for the big game. Ami and Rumiko were already in their uniforms, but Calvin was double checking to make sure he had everything.

"Alright, Calvin." Yumi shouted from downstairs. "Time to go."

"Coming Mom." Calvin said. Calvin then ran down the stairs and headed to the front door.

"You guys are gonna be there, right?" Calvin asked his parents

"Of course, Calvin. We wouldn't miss it for the world." Yumi said

"What about you, Ulrich?" Rumiko asked

"I don't know." Ulrich said "I'm probably gonna be working late."

"Ulrich, William's son is in this. I'm pretty sure he's going to let all his employees out early so he can see the game." Yumi said

"Well, I'll see what I can do." Ulrich said "What time does your game start?"

"5:00" Calvin said

"I'll be there." Ulrich said

"Well let's go." Yumi said "Your train leaves in half an hour." They then got into the car. A short while later, they arrived at the train station. The rest of the soccer team and the cheerleaders were already there, along with Jim.

"Calvin." Dennis said "Glad you could make it."

"So, are you ready?" Sam asked

"Ready as always." Calvin said "It's just a shame Antea couldn't be here."

"I know what you mean." Dennis said "But hey, at least your family's coming."

"Well, look who decided to show up." Sammy said "I thought Antoine finished you."

"Antoine may have beaten me once. But this time, we'll beat him and his team."

"I told you before, Stern." Sammy said "Dennis is the real man behind the team, not you."

"We'll see, Samantha." Calvin said

"Hold on." Yumi said "I want to get a picture of you with your sisters."

"Aww… Mom." Calvin said

"Come on, I want to capture this moment."

Calvin stood at the center while Ami was on his right and Rumiko his left. Yumi then pulled out her camera.

"Alright, smile." She said as Ami and Rumiko smiled. She then took the picture.

"Calvin, you didn't smile." Yumi said

"You know I don't smile." Calvin said. Just then, the train pulled up at the station "I gotta go, Mom."

"Alright, I'll see you guys in a few hours." Yumi said as Calvin and his sisters got on.

A couple hours later, they had arrived at Lyon. They then headed to the bus that would take them to the school. When they arrived, they were surprised with what they saw. It was much bigger and much more ornate than Kadic.

"This can't be the right place." Sam said

In a short time, the team, fully dressed, was sitting in the locker room. Jim then came in telling them that the game starts in a few minutes.

"Alright." He said "Would anyone like to give a few words of encouragement?" Dennis then stood up.

"We had our struggles, as well as our achievements, lost members, lost hope. Tonight, we are here because we deserve to be here, we are here because this is our time. If Lincoln attacks, we counterattack. They may be tougher than us in the eyes of others, but they aren't invincible. Like all strong teams, they have a weakness. Tonight, we expose that weakness. Their reign as champions is over. I'm sick of hearing about how Lincoln is a far more superior team than ours. Tonight, we go out there and show them who the real champions are. Tonight, we take them down because we can! To quote the late Herb Brooks, one of the greatest coaches of all time: 'You were born a player. You were meant to be here. The moment is yours!'" Dennis exclaimed. (A/N: Yes, this was inspired by the speech from 'Miracle'). Calvin then raised his hand. "Yes, Calvin?"

"Herb who?" Calvin asked.

A few minutes later, the team went out to the field. Except for Calvin who was incredibly nervous. Just then, someone came into the locker room and sat next to him.

"Hey, Calvin?" He said

"Dad?" Calvin said turning around to see Ulrich sitting next to him. "Why are you here?"

"Why aren't you out with the team?" Ulrich asked

"I don't think I can play."

"Why not?"

"Because I'm afraid to let everyone down!" Calvin said "Everyone already hates me for losing against Antoine. I don't want to risk letting the team down because of me."

"Calvin, listen." Ulrich said placing a hand on his shoulder "It's okay to be nervous, but you can't let yourself be consumed by it. Calvin, maybe the team will hate you if you lose, but that doesn't mean that right now, they don't need you. You can't spend this entire game being afraid of what only may happen. If you do, you could end up regretting it the rest of your life." Ulrich paused to see that he had Calvin's attention.

"When I played soccer, I didn't think about the strength of the opposition, only the strength of our team. I know you, Calvin. You're not the type who just gives up because things look bleak, you enjoy challenge; you crave it. And Calvin?"

Calvin turned around. "Yes Dad?"

"Win or lose, I'm proud of you." Ulrich said hugging his son "I'm proud of you for taking the opportunity, I'm proud of you for making it this far. But most of all, I'm proud of you for being my son, for being the wonderful person you've become, and I always will be. Now go out there and show them what four generations of the Stern family is made of!"

"I will." Calvin said standing up and walking out. "Thanks Dad."