Well…not much to say here since it would be pretty pointless for me to apologize yet AGAIN for updating so late.

But of course, as usual, I would like to thank my reviewers: RunoandAkizafan, Hawkgirl230, JazzGirl123, shadowwing1994, katzike123, PussyCatMewMew, AquosBrawlerStar, lily321, flippy17, MarshmellowsSleeping, and Shining Sunrise.

Thursday, during lunch…

"Hey, Joe?" asked Dan.

"Yeah?"

"How are we supposed to know when our next game is?"

"Why are you asking me? You're the captain."

"But you were on the team last year."

"Touche. Unfortunately, I don't know when our next game is."

"So how are we supposed to win the championships then?" asked Runo.

"Maybe we can ask another coach after school," suggested Alice. "Perhaps…Riley's coach?"

"Riley does soccer," said Billy. "We play basketball."

"But I'm sure more than one coach knows the schedule, I mean the soccer and basketball seasons are both alike," replied Fabia.

"After school then," said Shun. "We'll go to her coach during practice."

After school…

"What are you guys doing here?" asked Riley when she saw the Brawlers approaching. "This is the soccer field. The gym's that way."

"We have a question for your coach," said Chan.

"My coach does soccer…not basketball…"

"What's going on here, Riley?" asked a woman, striding over to them carrying a clipboard.

"Uhm…these guys are on the basketball team…they want to ask you a question," said Riley, still confused.

"Hello, Brawlers, that's your team name, yes?" asked the woman. "I'm Coach Fern, is there anything you desire?"

"Yes, do you know the schedule for the season's games?" asked Dan.

"As a matter of fact, I do. They printed the schedule on the same sheet of paper for basketball and soccer as to not waste paper," exclaimed Coach Fern, handing Dan a green piece of paper from her clipboard.

"Damn, our next game is on Tuesday!" exclaimed Dan.

"Watch your language," whispered Runo. "There's a teacher here."

"Doesn't your coach inform you of games a week before?" asked Coach Fern, apparently not noticing Dan's use of language.

"Uhm…you didn't know, Coach?" asked Riley.

"Know what?"

"Our Coach went to Maryland to take care of his ill sister," explained Shun.

"WHAT!" exclaimed Coach Fern. "How come no one tells me anything!"

"Well...now you know," said Riley.

"Riley, go run laps with your teammates," ordered Coach Fern. "Time is ticking."

Riley sighed and ran off to the field to join her running friends.

"Sorry for wasting your time," said Alice. "I suppose we'll just go-"

"Oh no," replied Coach Fern. "I mean, she was just standing here while everyone else was running laps; that's not fair. But anyways, you can keep that copy. I have a couple more in my office."

"Thanks a lot Ms. Fern!" exclaimed Joe.

"Oh, I almost forgot," said Coach Fern, stopping them before the Brawlers could start practice.

"Yes?" asked Chan.

"You said that Coach Harben was gone. You need a coach with you during games, or else, you won't be allowed to play."

"WHAT?" exclaimed Dan.

"If your coach is gone, then the other coaches may have been informed of that, and may have re-scheduled the games, while excluding your team out since you're not allowed to play with a coach."

"THEY INFORMED THE OTHER COACHES TOO?" cried Dan. "Oh man, NOW WE WON'T GET TO PLAY AT ALL, EVEN IF WE DO FIND A NEW COACH!"

"Hold your basketballs, I said 'may'," said Coach Fern. "It may not be too late. I suggest you go talk to the head of the sports department, Ms. Grelly. She coaches swimming but that starts after basketball ends. She should be in Room 401. Hurry though."

"Will do, thanks again!" exclaimed Billy as the rest of the Brawlers rushed towards her room.

~Basketball Brawlers~

"MS. GRELLY!" exclaimed Dan, bursting through the classroom's doors.

The woman sitting in the teacher's chair jumped. "Goodness! Young man, there is no need to shout."

"IT'S AN EMERGENCY!"

"Unless you start speaking normally, I refuse to listen to you."

"Okay, sorry. We are the Basketball Brawlers and-"

"Ah, say no more," said Ms. Grelly, interrupting him. "I was just about to send an e-mail to the other coaches about-"

"NO! DON'T!"

"WHAT DID I TELL YOU ABOUT SHOUTING!"

"Uh, Miss, you're shouting too," said Alice, quietly.

"Oh right, apologies. What do you mean 'no'? We've tried searching for a new coach for you, but no luck. Not very many teachers can coach basketball, and those who can are extremely busy. You cannot play a game without a coach, it's the rules."

"We'll fine one!" exclaimed Dan.

The Brawlers gaped at him.

"Excuse me?" asked Ms. Gelly.

"We'll find a new coach!"

Ms. Gelly frowned. "I am supposed to e-mail the coaches by the end of the school week. Meaning, Friday, tomorrow, is the deadline. How are you going to find a coach in time?"

"We'll find one," said Dan, determinedly. "I promise."

"I see…" replied Ms. Gelly, still unbelieving. "Well inform me tomorrow, whether you have or have not and I shall send the e-mail. Now I have work to get done. Please leave my classroom. Good day to you."

~Basketball Brawlers~

"Dan…" said Shun as they left the classroom. "How are we supposed to find a new coach by tomorrow?"

Dan grinned. "Easy. I already thought of one person."

"Who?" asked Runo.

"My dad!" exclaimed Dan.

The Brawlers blinked.

"Your…dad?" repeated Billy.

"Does he know anything about basketball?" asked Joe.

"Yeah, he told me he used to play in High School."

"Is he…good?" asked Fabia.

"Well…" said Dan, scratching his head. "There was something else he told me, but I forgot. But guys, what choice do we have?"

Shun shrugged. "I guess this is our best shot. Think he'll agree to it?"

"Of course!"

That night, in the Kuso residence…

"Dad?" asked Dan. "Are you…busy?"

"Right now, or in general?" asked Mr. Kuso.

"Both."

"Not really."

"Right now, or in general?" asked Dan, grinning.

"Both," said Mr. Kuso, returning the smile. "What's up?"

"Here's the thing. My basketball coach is gone; he went to Maryland to take care of his ill sister. My team needs a coach in order to continue to play games. You told me earlier when I first joined the basketball team that you used to play in High School. Can you please, please coach us?" Dan said this all really fast.

"Coach…your team?" asked Mr. Kuso.

"Don't make me beg, Dad."

Mr. Kuso laughed. "Of course, I'll be your coach. When's the next game?"

"Tuesday."

"Wow, a little less than a week to prepare. I think we can handle it."

"So can you come to my school to coach us? School ends at 2:45 but practice starts at three. You can meet us in the gym."

"Sounds like a plan. I'll be there."

"Thanks, Dad, you're the best!"

Friday, during the walk to Ms. Gelly's classroom during lunch…

"He said yes?" asked Shun as they walked.

"Yup!" exclaimed Dan. "Agreed to it right away!"

Joe knocked on the door of Ms. Gelly's classroom and a muffled voice from the inside told them to come in.

"Ah, the Basketball Brawlers. And?"

"My dad agreed to coach us," said Dan.

"Really? Does he have experience in coaching?"

"Well he has experience in basketball. Please, PLEASE LET US CONTINUE PLAYING."

Ms. Gelly raised her eyebrows.

"Sorry. I meant, please let us continue playing. We can beat those Gundalians, I know it."

Ms. Gelly sighed. "All right. Good luck to you."

"Thank you!" exclaimed Dan, rushing towards the door and yanking it open. "You won't regret it!"

Ms. Gelly sighed again as the Brawlers left. "I hope so."

~Basketball Brawlers~

"That's the bell," said Billy, taking off towards his next class. "See you guys at practice!"

"Sure thing, dude!" exclaimed Dan as he walked towards his next class. There's one thing still bothering me, he thought. Something else Dad told me…what was it?

Suddenly, it clicked.

Flasback…

"Nice choice. I used to play that when I was in High School," replied Dan's father.

"Were you good?" asked Dan.

"Not really," laughed Dan's father. "My team lost every game!"

End of flashback…

"Shit."

Sorry about any grammar mistakes and all. I think this is one of my longer chapters. Please review!