Episode 9: オペレーションファントム- 第2部：ヴォーパル剣の目覚め！
Operation Phantom - Part 2: Awakening of Vorpal Swords!
Flashback 1: 150,000+ Years Ago: Teikou City, Xia
Long before the Silver War destroyed the entire world, Olympia Magna was a vast world filled with cities with sports of all kinds. One of these known areas was the Aigean Isles where the Kingdom of Atlantis stood mighty with the five other island kingdoms.
On the mainland continent, there were endless forests, deserts, and metropolitan areas. One of these cities, Teikou, was going to become what was known to be the "birth of basketball".
Dr. Naismith sat down at his office and looked at the outside window, it was another rainy day here in the city as recess was once again indoors. The students of the gym class he taught was going to be rowdy once again and it would take the entire class to keep them nearly disciplined.
He heard a knock on the door, "Come in."
The man who walked in was the head of the P.E department, Dr. Luther Gulick.
"James," he said, "I need to you do a big favor."
"Yes?" asked Dr. Naismith.
"Create a new game…for the students," said Luther, "They are getting out of control and it is clear that the rain won't be stopping for the next several days."
"And what do you want me to do with this 'new game'?" he asked.
"I'll give you 2 weeks on it," replied the headmaster, "Otherwise, we'll end it all there."
"2 weeks sounds a bit ridiculous don't you think?" asked Naismith.
"2 weeks is more than enough time for you and your mind to get up and find something," said Luther, leaving the room, "I expect great things from you and your accelerated intelligence."
James sighed as he took out some pills for his headache. Clearly, his job was now on the line and he had to think of something quick.
Just what in the hell am I going to do, he thought.
He quickly grabbed his coat and brief case with notes and pens and his currencies and passbook. It was going to be an interesting 2 weeks journey that he hope to save his job and the university.
Day 1: Seidou, Diamond Province
James made his way through the countryside as he sat inside the carriage and observing the scene. He had to get some sort of inspiration from the other sports in order to come up with some idea.
He arrived at the village of Seidou where he saw several of the villagers watching a game of baseball going on. He got off at the stopping point and made his way over to see the game going on. He watched the ball fly high in the air, the pitcher throwing the ball and the catchers using the ball to get the players out.
Flying, hmmm, he thought, the ball in my mind can fly…with passing of course…but how to score?
He turned to see a random lady tossing a bottle inside a trash basket. His eyes widened as to how the bottle fell perfectly inside.
Ah, he thought, by shooting…
Day 5: Fujioka, Eastern Bota Valley
James had a bunch of notes and scribbles written in his notepad, after observing the baseball games, and the way people were throwing trash to a basket, his mind was already brainstorming. However, he needed the other sports and their games to further the ideas and to hopefully create something original.
He arrived in the massive Bota Valley where it was divided into several districts; Fujioka, Enma, Sohoku, and Keinari.
Today, was the Fujioka area where the people were known for their lacrosse matches. He observed carefully on how the people ran around with the ball on the sticks and passing and shooting to score. Lacrosse seemed such safer compared to rugby (he visited Keinari 2 days ago where he watched that game but disliked the violence behind it).
Again, he saw some of the people tossing their trash into the baskets. This time though, he visualized a soccer ball instead of paper or bottles.
A soccer ball should be safer and easier to use, he thought, nothing small should ever be used to play.
Day 9: Teikou University Gymnasium
James found two baskets that were big enough to fit a soccer ball and placed them on opposite ends of the massive room. Clearly now he needed to find some people who were able to try this experiment.
He walked to a classroom that had the loudest students and sure enough he recognized Kaede Rukawa and Hanamichi Sakuragi arguing over something random about girls and dating. The teacher asked him, "Something the matter?"
"I need them for a favor," he replied, "Something to experiment with."
Hanamichi grumbled while Kaede kept silent, following James to the gym.
"Um…and what is this?" asked Hanamichi, "A soccer ball? Baskets? Where are the nets?!"
"This is not a game of soccer," said James, "And as for what this experiment is, I haven't named it yet. But I want you two gentlemen to read the rules that I've written and tell me what you think."
Naismith handed the book he wrote to them which included the following:
*The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands.
*The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands.
*A player cannot run with the ball. The player must throw it from the spot on which he catches it, allowance to be made for a man who catches the ball when running at a good speed if he tries to stop.
*The time shall be two fifteen-minute halves, with five minutes rest between.
*The side making the most points in that time is declared the winner.
"Um, that's a lot of rules to remember," said Hanamichi.
"Seems a bit fascinating," muttered Kaede, "I'll try it."
"You're going to need more players than this but we can start off small and try it out. Let's find a few more gentlemen that are willing to play this," replied James.
Day 13: The First Practice of Basketball
After gathering enough men and women to play, the experiment game of "Basketball" was born. The weather was still rainy in the city but the growing interest about this "experiment game" was getting more attention to the students.
One team composed of the following:
*Hanamichi Sakuragi
*Kaede Rukawa
*Nobunaga Kiyouta
*Toru Hanagata
*Eiji Sawakita
*Minori Kishimoto
*Ryouta Miyagi
Dubbed as the "Generation of Marvels".
James smiled as he watched the gentlemen practiced passing the ball around, shooting into the basket carefully and correctly. He turned to see Luther walking in with a fascinated expression.
"I am amazed," said Luther, "What have you decided to name this newly sport?"
"…Basketball," smiled James, "This team before you…the men who will become the official team…I present you, the Generation of Marvels."
The game of basketball was revised and edited through the next several months, improving the ball, making taller baskets and creating more teams. The Generation of Marvels swore to stand together as a team, knowing that their inspiration will give others to rise up.
Overtime though, they have decided to make their separate ways (somewhat) to form their own teams, hoping to one day face against each other (which they did).
However, in a final match that was recorded, the team of Shohoku (with Ryouta, Kaede and Hanamichi) discovered amazing powers forming in their hearts, unleashing new methods of throwing, passing, shooting and dunking.
As to where these "powers" were coming from…
Kingdom of Atlantis
Prince Julius woke up on his bed as he felt the Solar Crystal glowing softly. He smiled to himself as he heard the people on the mainland shouting in excitement of a new sports game being invented. Sensing how much power and energy it would take, he got up and walked to the Prayer Chamber where he called upon the crystal…
"I grant thee…players of the new game…to master new powers and to defend your sport…and to make it a legacy just like all others…including our own," he chanted silently.
He grabbed a piece of a tree bark that was in the chamber and called upon the crystal to develop into a staff, "May this be the tool that holds all the rules safely and protected…"
James would later find this object in his office and was shocked to see that a gift from "Prince Julius" would make its way here. He took it in honor and used it to keep the record of all the rules and potential powers of the athletes hidden and safe until it was time for new players to rise.
Several Years Later: The Silver War
Once the war struck, the cities around were badly damaged or destroyed. The university fell into ruins as James was gravely injured, keeping the staff safe by his side. The city itself was evacuated but a few people were killed when the initial explosions struck.
He turned his head to see Kaede and Hanamichi as James was lying on the rubble.
"Y-you guys," he moaned in pain, "S-Sakuragi…R-Rukawa…"
"Y-Yes?" asked the two.
"I…I am l-losing myself…my l-life…" he replied, "This staff was given to me from Prince Julius…after he foresaw our game development…he entrusted me to guard the rules and the lives of the players…"
"Th-the lives?" asked Hanamichi, shocked.
"Y-yes...this staff is powerful…it can give powers to a new basketball player if destined…" said James, "H-however…one of you must be able to hold this staff and to protect the gate."
"T-the gate?" asked Kaede.
"…one day, I sensed a foreign power that didn't came from Julius…but it was a power that has powers similar to this staff…" explained James, "If someone of evil takes the gate…the powers become frightening…"
"Please don't stress yourself!" said Sakuragi, trying hard not to cry.
"One of you needs to take this staff and go to the gate…" replied James, feeling weaker.
"Wh-why one of us?" asked Kaede.
"Both of you have grown to accept each other and possess powers far unusual compared to the other players…both of you…have powers of the light and shadow…" said James, "Please…you must…"
"I'll go," said Hanamichi.
"Wait!" replied Kaede, "Hana-m-michi…"
"What?" asked Hanamichi, "I am strong enough to protect the gate!"
"I didn't say you weren't but…" said Kaede.
James noticed a bond between the two as he gave a small smile and said, "No worries…I am sure both of you will reunite again…someday. Be strong in body, clean in mind, lofty in ideals."
The trio heard a nearby explosion as the war was heading this way again.
"You must hurry!" replied James, "I…I can't survive much longer!"
This time, the two spilled tears. Hanamichi grabbed the staff and felt a warm flow of energy going through his body.
"Kaede…" smiled Hanamichi, "The staff is calling for me…I'm sorry…"
"Y-you idiot!" cried Kaede, "I just wanted to tell you my true feelings and…!"
"I love you too," he replied, "But you must go…keep the others safe…and I promise…we will reunite someday…when the war ends."
"T-thank you," said Kaede as his eyes watered silently. Hanamichi's body glowed into the bright light, vanishing away to another dimension.
Kaede turned to James for the last time as the elder man smiled and closed his eyes permanently. He got up and ran, heading to the forest just as the bombs struck through the ruins. Kaede summoned his phantom powers to turn invisible and darkness, escaping to the wilderness to find the others.
Present Day: Sportsbrooke Clinic
Katsunori and Alexandra sat down in the waiting area as Daigo was going to be discharged finally. They waited about 30 minutes when Daigo finally walked out and saw the two.
"How are you feeling?" asked Alexandra.
"Tired," he replied, "And stressed. I feel like I lost everything."
"Listen to us," said Katsunori, "We may not know what happened between you and your brothers. However, that doesn't mean you lost everything when you have us and the farm."
"I was spoiled of being in royalty," answered Daigo, "After learning that Rin is my brother's son…I thought maybe I would have a piece of something back in my heart. But it's not completed…I am forever broken. Toraichi called me a MONSTER and sent me to this realm!"
"Daigo…" began Alexandra.
"I will find my way to return there…and become one…" said Daigo.
Katsunori grabbed him by the collar and replied, "You think I will let that happen!? HUH!?"
"I wish to use my powers on you but the barren desert in this land is preventing me from using it," he growled.
"That's enough!" snapped Alexandra, "Daigo, return to your senses! Katsnori, let go of him!"
The two struggled at each other but Alexandra finally managed to separate them.
"I think…I know of someone who can help you," she said.
"With my powers? Oh let me guess, Theagenes, right?" asked Daigo, briefly smirking.
"Y-yes…why?" she replied.
"My brothers and I met that witch a long time ago…we exchanged something valuable of ours and in return, I wore a necklace that suppressed my powers for a period of time and a space-time key in case things were getting out of hand," he answered, "But in the end…it was all just a misfortune."
"Theagenes is known for his mischief," said Katsunori, "I once went to his shop because I needed of a certain medication to protect my wife; turned out that the dark magic was too strong and her life ended."
"Your wife died…from what?" asked Alexandra.
"All I saw was a black pair of wings that exploded out from her body and stabbed her through, and then she collapsed…and died," he answered.
"I'm so sorry!" she gasped while Daigo lowered his head, "How long ago was this!?"
"It was long before I met both of you," he said, "It's been almost 10 years now at this point in time."
The trio made their way out of the hospital, heading back to the farm when they saw several demons attacking.
"DAMMIT!" growled Katsunori.
"WATCH OUT!" screamed Alexandra as one of the demons nearly grabbed them.
The trio managed to hide themselves out of the way through an alley as the battle was finally erupting…
The Final Battle: Operation Phantom – 12 Hours Later since the "Ruse Basketball Match"
By sunrise, the Magic Six woke up to hear frightening news of various demons already attacking the public in the morning. On the news showed Kuroko as the others struggling for battle through the T.V.
There was very little time to eat breakfast as Kagami was already getting his riffle ready and beckoned them to hurry up.
"This is bad!" gasped Nagisa.
"You guys, we have to transform!" said Rin.
"Makoto-senpai, can't you transform now?" asked Rei.
"We can't afford to be un-united like this," said Haruka.
Makoto nodded and turned to Gaardus when the bird was suddenly on fire.
"EHHHH!?" gasped everyone.
"Gaardus-chan!" screamed Nagisa.
"As a phoenix…I have to recycle my body…already I haven't been flying too well after last night's confrontation," he answered, "Go! Take what you can!"
"But what about or belongings or my necklace!?" shouted Makoto.
"I can't summon them until I return again at full size…" he answered as he transformed into ashes.
"NOOO!" shouted Nagisa, Rei, and Rin.
"W-what the hell just happened!?" asked Kagami.
"Gaardus is going through a cycle of destruction and rebirth," said Haruka, "He did this once before while we were in another land."
"Now it's gonna take forever for him to regrow!" sighed Makoto.
"No worries Mako-chan!" said Nagisa, "We'll fight side by side. Didn't you had that vase by the way…?"
"Oh you mean, this?" he asked as he retrieved it from the chest.
"Well at least it can be useful," analyzed Rei.
"Good idea," agreed Haruka, "Makoto, you can use that as your magic until Gaardus is recharged!"
"That's what I'm talking about!" smirked Rin, "We'll fight side by side for the team and with our allies!"
"Let's go!" said Kagami, "We don't know how much danger the others are in!"
Island of Hawakoto, Aqua Duniya
Gou woke up with a gasp as she clutched her fist over her heart, breathing heavily. The dream that just happened…could it be?
She got up, changed to her robes from her nightgown and rushed her way over to the Prayer Room of the fortress where the crystal was still glowing softly like normal. However, she felt a chill in the room which felt unusual.
Onii-chan, she thought, what's happening to you and the others? Are you guys going to be okay? Or is there something troubling with things that we don't know about from our family?
She lit up a candle just as one of the cats, Lisa meowed.
"Lisa-chan…" she smiled, holding her, "Anything happening?"
The cat jumped off just as the crystal glowed a bit brighter, almost blinding her. Moments later, she saw a man with green-haired and glasses with very little clothing that covered his privates. He almost looked like an angel and she almost blushed at his muscles.
"W-who are you?" she asked, trying hard to not swoon his form.
"I was the light that once inhabited the half-brother of Makoto…" he replied, "My will has reached to this land thankfully after a long difficult journey through the stars and heavens."
Gou gasped and added, "Wait…so what King Tachibana…I heard from a conversation between him and my father…are you saying that it's all true!?"
"I was led to believe that she abandoned me…" said Midorima, "My mother…but it turned out that all she wanted was to have the best for my future…the war that destroyed Olympia Magna…that legend is true."
"How do you know all of this…?" asked Gou.
"I was born during the war," he revealed, "But then a dark magician named Theagenes brought me to the future…the land known as Olympia. I was destined to have new friends that would at least bring me comfort…but I slowly pushed them away…all I wanted to know was the truth of my origins…"
"But now…that current I has taken himself to the shadows…and he's becoming a threat to your brother, the others…and the town!"
"Onii-chan!" she gasped, horrified, "What can I do?!"
"It's not safe for you to join up with them," he answered, resting his hand on her shoulder, "Pray…and don't give up hope for the Magic Six."
"Will I ever see them again!?" she asked, horrified.
"You will," he smiled, "I can't fight against my evil self…but the Magic Six can…as long as they all have their Suiei Powers…"
The ghostly figure vanished as Gou stood in a bit of shock still. However, she turned to the crystal and prayed on her knees.
Flashback 2: One Year Ago…
Operation Phantom: Day 3 of "Seirin's Prep"
Fartlek across Sportsbrooke Eco-Park
Kagami, Kuroko, Jumpei, Kiyoshi, Shun and the other Street ball players of the Seirin team rushed their way across the park, heading into the known and unknown areas. Most of the park was flat land but there were a bunch of trails that were good for their muscles.
Riko and Momoi prepared refreshments for them later on and received support from Alexandra, Katsunori, Daigo and a few others that were not affected by the curse. Those that were anticipating on the basketball match and were too busy promoting the teams around and making bets.
Kuroko practiced his misdirection during this in hopes to learn how to be swifter and sneakier. However, he nearly tripped on a step until Kagami caught him.
"You alright?!" he asked.
"Y-yeah…I was using my powers and…" replied Kuroko when both of their minds linked as one…sending them to a strange void of darkness and light.
"W-where the hell are we!?" gasped Kagami.
The two turned to see a massive doorway guarded by two mysterious men.
"Who's there?" asked Kuroko.
"We…are the guardians to the zone…" said the first man, "Welcome…Kuroko…Kagami…"
"Just how do you know our names?!" asked Kagami.
"The zone is a place where one's potential is at the max. However, our powers can reach to others when the time has come for us to move on," said the second man.
"I can't believe it's been such a long time since there hasn't been a match," nodded the first one.
"Can you at least show yourselves?" asked Kuroko.
The two men stepped into the light as the door opened, revealing to be Kaede Rukawa and Hanamichi Sakuragi. Kuroko gasped as he recognized Kaede who helped him in the past. However, Kagami's face twitched a little at the red-haired man who was just about his height.
"We have been waiting for this moment," said Kaede, "One of you needs to protect this gate for the future of the sport."
"And why would you ask of us?" asked Kagami, "We have people who need saving!"
"The powers of the Gate can bring back those who were lost…but its great power can only be used once," explained Hanamichi, taking out a tall looking staff with a crystal ball on its headpiece, "This Naismith Crystal Rod has contained rules of the original basketball game and has powers far beyond all zones. It can grant new powers to new basketball players."
"Kuroko, I have told you long ago that there is a prophecy that is coming…" said Kaede, "And you both are one step closer in completing it."
"Wait a sec…you knew about this?!" asked Kagami, turning to Kuroko.
"I wasn't sure to believe in it...but I did…and with that…I found you," he replied.
Kagami turned and noticed the number 10 on Sakuragi's jersey just like his own. Could it be?
"You are my future self…" said Hanamichi, "Please take care of him…Kuroko."
"Wait a sec, what's going to happen to us?" asked Kagami.
"Both of you will return to the present, but a part of your potential will rest here and guard the gate," said Kaede, taking the staff and handing it to Kuroko.
"What am I supposed to do?" asked Kuroko, "How will I be able to…?"
"Just believe…and pray…and fight," chuckled Hanamichi, "After all…you are the future of the Generation of Marvels."
Kuroko took the staff just as the Zone unleashed waves of light, sending them back to reality where they were still running with the others, finally completing the morning run where they met up with Riko and Momoi with food and drinks.
Operation Phantom: Day 7: Seirin vs. Corrupted GoM
The Sportsbrooke Naismith Basketball Arena
The arena was filled with about 80% of its capacity. The Seirin team couldn't believe how much people were really going to watch this game. However, Kuroko's head was pounding a little as if something was telling him that things were about to get worse.
When it was time, the two teams made their way out as the announcer unveiled their names. What made no sense to Kuroko and Kagami as they both thought;
Why haven't they tried to kill us? They had all this time and they left us in peace?
The answer would be revealed after the first quarter of the game…
GoM – 30, Seirin – 27
"This is not right," said Kagami as he and the others were resting up for the break.
"They acted like nothing is wrong, but their faces were creepy," agreed Shun.
"Maybe they weren't fired up yet?" asked Kiyoshi.
"We still have to win this match if we are to survive," said Shun.
"We'll make sure that they won't be a threat to us or anyone," nodded Junpei.
Minutes later…the second quarter begins…
The ball was tossed and again, the GoM took on ahead once more as Kagami and Kuroko worked together to unleash one of their duo-moves; the Vanishing Drive. This strategic blow was starting to work in their benefit when all of a sudden…
A pair of scissors narrowly missed them as Akashi's body was glowing with black and purple energy with red streaks striking the other GoM. The audience gasped in fear as the game grew more intense.
"W-what the hell is going on!?" asked Shun.
"The Dark Curse…" gasped Kuroko, "They're not acting like their normal selves!"
"IT'S A TRAP! IT'S A TRAP!" shouted Junpei, warning Riko and Momoi, "GET THE PEOPLE OUT OF HERE! THEY'RE GOING BERSERK!"
"This isn't being berserk…" chuckled Kise as he raced towards him, shouting, "DEATH...SCREAAAMM!"
"JUNPEI!" shouted Shun and Kiyoshi as Kise smirked after blasting him across the arena.
The people panicked in evacuation while the security tried to stop the GoM but an explosion of shadows killed them off into nothingness.
Aomine looked at Kuorko and said, "You were supposed to be our friend…and now look at what you've done! Everyone's dying and horrified all because of you!"
"HOW COULD YOU SAY THAT?!" growled Kagami.
"His powers…" replied Aomine, "Once the entire city finds out the truth about him…they will view him and your team as a monster!"
"Aomine, WAKE UP!" shouted Kuroko, "This isn't you!"
"Kuroko, stay back!" replied Kagami as Aomine's eyes glowed blue, taking him to the zone as he unleashed waves of lightning, striking the two down.
"KUROKO! KAGAMIII!" screamed Riko.
"DAI-CHANNN!" screamed Momoi angrily, horrified mixed with sadness.
Midorima and Murasakibara were ready to attack the Seirin when a bright glow hovered above Kuroko's chest. The GoMs were temporally blinded by it as Kuroko could feel his strength rapidly returning.
However Aomine was "not present" as he entered the zone. Kagami realized this and touched Kuroko's hand saying, "I have to get in."
Aomine rushed his way through the darkness as he could see the massive doorway looming above. He saw someone standing in the shadows at the doorway, carrying a staff in his hands.
"Open the gate!" he demanded.
"Only those who are worthy shall enter," replied the guardian, "Prove to me that you are the Savior and you shall enter."
Aomine heard another presence walking in. He turned to see Kagami who said, "Who thinks you can simply enter there?"
"The only one who can defeat me…is ME!" growled Aomine, unleashing shadow blasts towards Kagami.
Back on the court, Kuroko held the staff in his hands as the crystal on the rod began to glow, unleashing waves of light to Akashi, Midorima, and Murasakibara, releasing them from the darkness at last as the trio fell.
"K-Kuroko!?" gasped Akashi, "W-what just happened?!"
"How the heck did we end up in here?" asked Midorima.
"And where's the goodies?" shrugged Murasakibara, "I can't eat with all of the rubble in this mess!"
Kuroko smiled as he saw the trio back to normal once more but could feel his head pounding harder and harder from the Aomine vs. Kagami in the zone.
"Kagami and Aomine have entered the zone," said Kuroko.
"EHHH!?" gasped the others.
"Wait a sec…I thought the zone was only for those who were experienced!" said Riko.
"It is but do you see this staff I carry?" asked Kuroko, "This is the symbol of the one who guards the gate."
"I-It can't be!" gasped Akashi, "You're the guardian!?"
"Indeed I am," he replied, "But Aomine is fighting against Kagami and if the former kills the latter…"
"We have to do something!" said Murasakibara, "The team cannot fall apart!"
"I agree but we're exhausted from our shadow powers," sighed Midorima, lying on the floor.
"Don't think about the zone…" replied Kuroko, "Just pray…and think about the bonds we've made…only then we can get in there…the zone normally requires maximum potential…but the supporters can pray which will be also qualified to enter the zone."
The trio clasped their hands together while Kuroko raised his staff higher, bringing them all to the Zone where the battle between Kagami and Aomine was still ongoing.
Aomine unleashed another death scream attack combined with the Dark One's energy, throwing Kagami across the area. Before he could get up to fight again, shadow pins struck his shoulders and legs, stabbing him with blood exploding out.
"I have become one with the Dark One…" chanted Aomine darkly, "No power in the entire universe can stop me!"
"THAT'S ENOUGH!" shouted the guardian as he revealed himself as Kuroko.
"Your power hasn't fully grown yet," the guardian continued and, "I cannot permit you to pass me and take the powers of the gate."
"K-Ku-kuroko…" growled Aomine darkly, "There's no way you are the guardian to this gate! OPEN IT UP!"
Kagami's body was slowly weakened but it didn't stop him from ripping the daggers off of his arms and legs. He moaned in pain as his eyes glowed red again. This time, his heart was feeling on fire as the tiger within him growled and readied its claws.
"I won't die…nor will you," he said, looking at Aomine, "No one…in this town will suffer anymore! Not as long as I am here!"
Kagami's body glowed with white light as a sword was emerging out of his chest. It was crystallized with garnet jewels with a golden blade and a handle made of brass and iron mixed.
"The only one who can defeat me…is ME!" shouted Aomine, charging at Kagami.
Kagami roared, raised the sword up and unleashed a blast of light, "I…AM…THE SAVIORRRRRRR!"
The bright light struck Aomine, crying loud in pain as the shadows exploded out from him. Kuroko raised his staff up and then shouted, "BE GONE! MONSTER THAT DWELLS IN SHADOW! RETURN TO THE DUST YOU ARE FROM!"
A second blast of light from the crystal rod struck the "dark energy" as it screamed a low echo before the scene exploded around them, throwing them back to the downtown region of Sportsbrooke as the arena fell into ruins.
The dark skies slowly cleared away now that the darkness was finally gone (or so they thought). Kuroko raised the staff again and called upon a magical healing spell to restore the arena (as well as parts of the city that were damaged) once more as the sun shined all over the megacity.
Everyone gasped at the miracle and cried happily. Kuroko and Kagami looked at the other GoM; all of them were filled with tears and happiness, running to them for a massive group hug.
"KUROKOCHII!" cried Kise, hugging him.
"I NEVER THOUGHT WE'D SEE YOU AGAIN!" said Aomine, being all tearful.
Akashi spilled some happy tears and added, "You saved us! You and your friends."
"We didn't do much though," shrugged Teppei as he and the others joined up.
"All of you guys prayed and believed in your hearts," smiled Kuroko, "I felt your energy back then…when we were in the zone."
Aomine turned to Momoi for a hug as the latter spilled tears happily, "Welcome back…Dai-chan!"
"Yeah, I'm home," he smiled as he watched Momoi hugging Kuroko as well, "Tetsu-kun, we can't thank you and Kagami and the others enough!"
Riko smiled and added, "We can at last move on…and have a real match."
It was from there where the seven boys took rise into power for the next few months, finally becoming the "Generation of Miracles Plus". As they were worried to reveal this tragic story in details for generations to come, the young men developed the legend of the "Princess Goddess" and "The Savior" and kept a record of the entire truth hidden in the newly formed Miracle Palace.
The powers of the Naismith Crystal Rod also created a chamber that was later known as "The Temple of Time."
The government was then able to proceed onwards to keep the city in peaceful with various laws created after the incident and modified laws from the ancient past, making Sportsbrooke into what was known throughout this first adventure…
However, more truths and secrets await in the upcoming adventures with darker villains and twisted legends.
When "Prince Julius" and the "Solar Crystal" returns to the world, everything will resume what happened 150,000 years ago…
Present Day: Operation Phantom - The Final Battle against Black Kurorima
Sportsbrooke Metro was under attack since dawn. The attacks were quiet and subtle at first but the police showed up and tried to fight off several of the demons. However, it turned more violent when Black Kurorima arrived and used his dark magic to kill several of them off.
From there, the remaining Generation of Miracles pitched in to try to save their beloved member but it was no use. Black Kurorima singlehandedly defeated them to the ground, knocking them out.
The Magic Six and Kagami arrived at the scene just as Black Kurorima and his demon servants grabbed the semi-defeated GoM.
"That darkness…it really didn't leave you?" asked Kuroko, gripping the Naismith Crystal Rod as tight as possible.
"Where there is light…there is darkness," replied Black Kurorima.
"THAT'S ENOUGH!" shouted Alexa, as he and the others (save Makoto) raised up their hands to shout their transformations.
"DRAGON SOLIS POWERRRRRRR…"
"DOLPHIN POWERRRRRRR…"
"PENGUIN POWERRRRR…"
"SHARK POWERRRRR…"
"BUTTERFLY POWERRRR…"
"MAAAAAAKEEEEEEE UP!"
Alexa donned the chest and abdomen plates that had an open to the center of his breastbone with shoulder and elbow bands while a golden-yellow, majestic cape grew from the back armor. He had long, white, loose pants and armored boots decorated in white-gold-yellow hues. A hooded hat/scarf hybrid covered his head and neck behind.
Haruka gently walked and spun around as he flipped his hair to the right, donning a black shirt with a white cloth above, black pants, a white-blue head cover turban, and a blue-yellow scarf.
As Rin twirled around, he could feel his Arabian clothes taking shape; a red turban with loose flaps that contained blue-yellow stripes while his cloak was black and red with a white vest undergarment beneath. He raised his hands up as golden cuffs and other jewelry appeared.
Nagisa made a cartwheel flip as he donned his red-white vest, his neon-green head piece with a red-white band that attached to his head. Once he was back on his feet, he donned sashes of purple, and red fabrics that took care of his lower half of the anatomy.
Rei spun around as his red glasses transformed into silver frames while his lower half of the body morphed out a white pair of loose pants and black shoes. His elbows donned a pair of golden cuffs with green jewels shimmering with power. The sash finally formed in multi colors of black, red, and purple where he had his Butterfly Long Riffle attached to his back.
The five (along with Makoto) stood side by side as Black Kurorima smirked to see them finally.
"So you finally showed yourself, Suiei Gods!" he said, "However your team isn't complete…"
"We may not be complete but we'll do what we can to stop you!" shouted Alexa, raising his sword out and replied:
"For swimming and fortune, I am the Suiei God of Destiny and Understanding, Suiei Marotta! Tamper destiny the wrong way and I'll punish you!"
"Get them!" shouted Black Kurorima, sending the demons to attack.
"BUTTERFLY AQUA MIST!" chanted Rei, unleashing a storm of fog and butterflies.
"SHARRRRK SLASSH!" shouted Rin, using his blade to unleash a straight shot of water.
"ICY WATER…CYCLONEEEE!" cried Nagisa, freezing several of the demons.
The three blasts struck several of the demons down but more of them were still charging.
"DRAGON SEA KING!" chanted Alexa.
"DOLPHIN MAYHEM BLAST!" shouted Haruka.
Makoto took out the vase to add an explosive attack with the fluids that were still left inside. He wanted to fight in the worst way but he could feel himself losing hope again. Now that Gaardus was busy "recycling" his life, there was no way to obtain his magic.
Black Kurorima threw the GoM to the side and attacked the Magic Six with swift moves, blasting them down to the side while choking Makoto in midair.
"MAKO-CHANN!" screamed Nagisa.
"MAKOTO!" shouted Alexa.
Black Kurorima used his dark magic and lifted Nagisa and Alexa into the air, choking their lungs out as well.
"Thanks to the death of your pet," smirked Black Kurorima, "It was just mere moments that I was able to detect the final ingredient for my time travel. I unleashed several demons to attack the GoM and innocent lives as a way to obtain your attention.
"W-WHAT!?" gasped Rei.
"And in doing so…" said Black Kurorima, revealing Makoto's necklace, "I FINALLY GOT IT!"
He threw them all down and took out the rest of the objects, finally able to perform the time traveling spell. Black Kurorima summoned Theagenes to make the magical time circle.
Alexa got up, not ready to give up as easily. He called upon his Dragon Kopis Sword, transforming it into the Dragon Solar Staff with his Suiei Crystal inside the head piece. The waves of energy flowing out of the staff energized the others including the GoM back on their feet.
"Such warmth energy…" moaned Kise.
"It's coming from Alexa?!" asked Akashi.
Alexa stared at Black Kurorima and chanted, "As Suiei Marotta, in the name of destiny, I WILL CHANGE YOUR FATE!"
A bright wave of light flew out of the staff, blasting towards Black Kurorima. He replied by unleashing his shadow blast as the two powers were in a tug-of-war between the two sides.
"A-Alexa!" gasped Makoto.
"The same blast…" muttered Rei, stunned, "Just like in the books."
Alexa and Black Kurorima floated in mid-air, still eying each other while Theagenes prepared the time portal.
"Mako-chan!" said Nagisa, "Get your Suiei necklace!"
"We need you!" agreed Rin, "Please! It's time!"
Makoto nodded and made his way over to the portal when Black Kurorima saw him and fired a secondary blast.
"MAKOTO-SENPAI!" screamed Rei.
"WATCH OUTTT!" shouted Kise.
Aomine tried to unleash his fast speed to tackle Makoto safely as it was microseconds before the blast would strike Makoto fatally.
Kuroko unleashed a blast of light in hopes to stop the blast but time slowed down when something interfered with Black Kurorima's attack, sending it across the streets of battle.
Everyone gasped as they saw the black bird transforming into Takao. He grunted in pain as his body was damaged internally from the burning blast of darkness. Black Kurorima was distracted by the scene that Alexa's light powers pushed him back, falling down to the ground.
"T-TAKAAOOO!" shouted Kuroko.
"TAKAOCCCHI!" cried Kise.
The GoM and Magic Six rushed up to the fallen one. Takao's head rested on Makoto's lap as his mouth was bleeding from the burns of the attack.
"HOW CAN HE BE SO RECKLESS!?" shouted Aomine, shocked.
Takao grunted but turned his head to see Kuroko, Alexa and the others staring at him.
"Y-you guys…" he moaned, "I've wanted to be useful to all of you…Kuroko…A-Alexa…e-every-one…"
"HANG IN THERE!" cried Kagami.
"No…" he answered, "M-my time…is here…"
Takao coughed some blood as Akashi shouted, "We'll get you to the hospital!"
"No…" he moaned, "Please Kuroko…A-Alexa…I-I'm sorry. Midorima told me one last thing when he was still happy…he asked me to grant forgiveness…"
Takao began to tear up a little and continued, "I took a great deal of pride to be his friend…and an ally for all of you. Kuroko, don't look at me like that…your cloak…is beautiful…the sky blue just like the sun after its rise."
He looked at Makoto and the others, continuing, "M-Mako-c-chan…p-please…I-I'm s-s-sorry…I failed to keep Shin-chan into the light…M-Magi-c S-Six…K-Kuro-k-ko…s-save Sh-Shin-chan…f-from himself…"
He turned his head to Midorima and said, holding out a charm towards him weakly, "I-I'm s-sorry…S-Shin-chan…"
Before he could finish, Takao closed his eyes and his head tilt to herald his death, dropping the charm to the ground.
"TAKAOOOO!" shouted Kuroko as he and the others finally teared up, "NOOOO! PLEASE, OPEN YOU EEEYEEESSSS! TAKAO! TAKAOOO!"
Black Kurorima saw the scene happening before him as everyone was in deep grief and sadness. He saw the charms that he made with Takao after graduation, remembering those days.
"I'm Black Kurorima…" he growled, "I was abandoned and always alone…"
But the more he looked at the charms and Takao, his heart began to ache.
T-this feeling…thought Midorima, I'm always alone…except with Takao…he was always by my side and…n-now he's gone? B-Because of me?
His eyes widened a little as he could feel tears going down across his cheeks. His mind flashed back to when they first met and a promise of being friends forever…the charm…the curse…and how he slowly fell to the darkness…
"Let's make a promise," echoed Takao's voice inside his head, "That no matter what you find; don't get upset or stressed about it. Everything you have…is all here now."
My…only friend…no…h-he's gone…no, no, no, his mind screamed as he could feel everything finally returning back to his heart.
"T-TAKAOOOOOO!" screamed Midorima as he light in his eyes returned to his existence, dispelling the darkness inside his body.
Everyone gasped and turned to see him as an explosion of bright light shimmered across Midorima's body, blinding everyone.
A bright green emerald jewel floated in front of the megane as the ancient powers from the Generation of Marvels was finally wakening up in the Generation of Miracles; the seventh and final virtue!
The green-haired man opened his eyes and found himself floating in bright light as his body was exposed with swirls of energy flowed around him in a circle. He saw a phantom image of an older man who also wore glasses but had black hair similar to Takao.
Toru Hanagata/Midorima stared at his son with a smile saying, "You found your true heart…my son…"
"F-father!?" gasped Shintarou, "Is it really you!?"
"I am…I'm sorry for not being able to be by your side…please do not blame it on us, or mom or Makoto...all we wanted was for you to be happy and to be safe," he said.
Seconds later, Misa appeared before him with a smile.
"M-mother!" he cried.
"Don't be sad…be happy for you who really are…please trust in Makoto and the Magic Six…along with your friends." she answered, "You have always been very important for us even though things didn't turn out the way we wished."
"But why did you have another family?" asked Midorima, "I don't understand! How could you leave me like that?!"
"I prayed for your existence to be safe but I had no one to tell me that you survived. I married the Tachibana's in order to protect the future…from falling apart," she explained, "You are the last hope for the city now that your powers are awakened. Go…and become the true team with your friends!"
"Mamma…" he breathed heavily as tears fell from his face.
She hugged him with a smile saying, "I'm so happy to see you're alive…"
"T-Thank you," he answered, hugging her tight for a few dear moments.
The parents vanished away as a blast of wind struck through Midorima as he could feel armor developing over his legs, arms, toroso, and back. A massive war hammer made out of emeralds appeared before him floating in birth from the gem.
"The power of Charity…" muttered Midorima, taking the weapon as he returned to reality where the others stood in shock. Takao's head was on Makoto's lap.
Everyone gasped at the sight as Kuroko muttered, "Midorima..."
"H-he transformed!" gasped Kise.
"Ev-everyone," said Midorima, looking at the group before he saw Takao dead before him. He rushed up to him in fear that he was too late.
"Takao! Wake up! Please!" he said, "Open your eyes! I finally awaken my true self!"
Silence was all that responded, prompting Midorima to fall on his knees, crying, "J-Just when I finally accepted my past and forgave my family…y-you're not there to see me! TAKAO! TAKAOOO!"
"So you've abandoned me…" hissed a dark voice.
Midorima and the others turned to see a dark figure that looked like Black Kurorima but was more menacing looking standing by the portal. Theagenes was already gone to who knew where.
"You are nothing but the darkness of this world!" said Midorima, "BE GONE!"
"Oh I will," smirked The Dark One, "Now that the portal is opened, I will go back and destroy everything again."
The Dark One was so busy focusing on his dreams of hatred and revenge that he didn't noticed it closing. He turned and gasped to see one of the objects not present.
Makoto finally could feel the emotions flowing his entire body as his Suiei Necklace glowed green and floated in front of him. This was it, his love for Alexa was the answer and he was not going to give up protecting his life.
"You've manipulated someone's heart…" said Makoto, "Hurting them…and dragged in people that were not meant to fight!"
His necklace was back on him and glowed even brighter, "Most of all, you are the one who hurt me, Midorima and Alexa into this mess!"
He grabbed it by the charm and shouted, "ORCA POWERRRRRRRRR, MAAAAAKKKEEEEEEE UP!"
Makoto's nails turned green as explosion of lights shined everywhere. The background turned emerald and his body transformed into transparency. All of muscles across his Posterior Deltoids, Teres Major, Latissimus Dorsi, Oblique Abdominals, Triceps, and the Thoracolumbar Fascia could be seen in great definition as he stretched and flexed them.
He clasped his hands together as an explosion of electricity and water flowed through his body. Stretching his hands out, he donned a two-layer green outfit with a black-white stripes on his left side. Raising up his left leg, his pants were white with canvas colored shoes that covered his feet.
A golden-yellow colored turban with an orange rim covered his hair while his Suiei Necklace was visibly seen with an orange necklace and other jewelry that decorated his body. He spun around as a blue vase appeared before him.
Makoto opened his eyes and smiled, taking the vase and readying himself as the scene turned back to reality.
Everyone stared at the final Suiei God as Makoto chanted, "For swimming and caring, I am the Suiei God of Backstroke and Friendship, Suiei Tachibana! I will make you regret your decision to go up against me and my friends!"
Alexa readied his staff again as he and the others prayed to combine their powers into one. The Dark One replied by unleashing another blast of darkness but the Dragon Solar Staff glowed and counteracted the darkness.
The waves of power unleashed also brought Gaardus back to his full phoenix form. He woke up from the ashes and sensed the battle still going on.
"Alexa…" he muttered, flying out to see the battle, "You're awakening at last?"
Midorima stepped into the scene next to Alexa as he looked at the Dark One, saying, "And you, Dark One. For swimming and basketball, I am the Half-and-Half Suiei and Basuke God, Suiei Midorima! In the name of my friends and family, your karma has turned over!"
The Dark One chuckled and replied, "What a petty boy…you have no clue what power really is."
Makoto stood alongside with Alexa as the others prayed, combining their powers into the staff; the great powers of the Generation of Miracles and the Magic Six were holding up the darkness as the city was shaking.
"Makoto! Midorima!" shouted Alexa, trying to stay focused on the Dark One, "Combine your powers with me! Believe in yourselves. Put your hearts together and focus your attack on him!"
The trio glowed green and golden-yellow with their weapons (The hammer, vase, and the staff) and they shout together:
SUIEI CLEANSINNNNNGGGG…HALAAAAATIONNNNNN!
Three blasts of light (2 green and 1 golden yellow) struck at the Dark One as the monster screamed before a massive explosion blinded everyone for several moments. Midorima prayed for Takao as he hoped to one day see him again when they reunite. The Dark One hissed and echoed a scream across space before it vanished into the bright light, unleashing waves of power across the entire planet.
Alexa collapsed once more as Makoto and Midorima caught him on both sides. The powers really exhausted his body but everyone was relieved to finally have won the battle.
Once it was over, Kuroko resumed his form as the "Princess Goddess" and used his power to heal the megacity once more, recreating the miracle. The people that witnessed this fight were stunned as the entire city roared in celebration.
The GMS and other local new reporters appeared in to try to interview the Magic Six and the GoM.
"So the city has been saved again?!" asked one of the reporters.
"Yes," smiled the Princess Goddess, "With new allies from a foreign world. I grant the Magic Six a new home with us as new heroes to the city."
"Even though they have water powers?" asked another reporter.
"We are going to go through a process of legalizing swimming and to allow some basic water and healing related magic to be practiced," said Akashi, "It will take a bit of sometime but the city needs to have days of cooling off from the intense heat sometimes."
Alexa (after regaining strength) hugged Makoto and said, "I'm so glad you got your powers finally!"
"I'm sorry for hiding them for too long," he replied.
"I love you," answered Alexa, "Makoto."
The two shared a kiss and the others awed at the relationship. Nagisa pecked a kiss on Rei's cheeks and Rin teased a kiss behind Haruka's ear.
Finally, the threat was all over…for now…
The Magic Six turned to see Gaardus flying over to them.
"GAARDUS!" they shouted.
"How did you healed this fast!?" gasped Rei.
"The power from all of you guys," smiled the bird, "I'm so proud of you…all of you have finally assembled together."
"Well we still have some mysteries to solve," said Rin, "But maybe we'll get some answers!"
The crowds gathered over for Takao as Kise and Aomine gathered some space for the ambulance to take the body on the stretcher.
"He was a hero…" said Midorima, looking at the cold body, "I love you…Takao."
In the days that followed, the funeral procession for Takao was happening as well as others who were killed during the battle. The government system added more shield spells to protect the city as well as gaining new basketball players.
The other sports though gained some sponsorships but a few of them were acting cold and distant to the city, becoming more independent and isolated.
However, the worst case of disaster was finally over…or was it?
One Month Later:
In an unknown realm far to the west of Sportsbrooke, a city in ruins stood along with a massive nuclear reactor that had unusual chemicals going through reactions inside.
"So the Suiei Gods are finally back?" asked a cloaked figure sitting on his throne.
"Yes, they have returned to their homeland…" replied another man.
"Do they remember their origins?" asked the first one.
"Afraid not my lord," said the second man, "They're still all hyped up into helping our enemy in Sportsbrooke."
"So it seems…swimming and basketball have joined forces," he chuckled, "And what about Prince Julius and the Solar Crystal? Has he awakened yet?"
"Still nothing," answered the third servant, "It's just as we have recorded, and they're still naïve and lacking."
"They always were lacking to begin with," growled the first man, "Thinking that they could control us with the Legendary Solar Crystal!"
"Yes indeed…but think of what happened to us during the war too," replied the second servant, "Our ancestors were able to bring down Julius thanks to Chaos."
"And now they are back…" muttered orange haired boy, rising up from the throne, "Tobio, get the black hole ready. It's time we take down Sportsbrooke with the Radioactive Chernobyl Crystal."
"Yes," bowed Tobio as he and the others marched to the nuclear chambers while the leader turned and looked through his mirror where he observed the city of Sportsbrooke.
It had been over 2 years since he and the others were exiled from the "so-called" paradise. They were running for political power in competition to other people (including the GoM) when a secret project that they had hidden was leaked and hacked, exposing it to the public.
In fear and horror, Akashi used the power of his emperor eye to banish them to this place. However, those flashbacks were to be said for later. He gripped his fists and twirled his cloak around as he was thrilled to make his debut to the Magic Six.
Sportsbrooke
The city was undergoing a project to prepare a "pool" for the Magic Six (though new plans were developing in order to make a public pool for everyone to use) as well as a new attachment to the Miracle Palace.
Haruka and Rin went to Murasakibara's bakery where they provided some assistance (though Haruka did more of the cooking while Rin helped with the advertising).
Rei and Nagisa visited more of the touristic attractions and looking for some nice places for their group to hang out.
Makoto and Alexa spent several of their days helping Kisumi and taking some assistance in the basketball groups and sometimes shared collaboration activities with Kise and Aomine.
All of these activities took place during the month as they continued to integrate more into the city life. The Generation of Miracles resumed their jobs as well, becoming more leaders with inspiration. During this time, they renamed themselves as "Vorpal of Virtues" (or simply Vorpal Swords).
The Temple of Time
Kuroko sat by the sacred fire as he continued to pray and to read anything that was in prophecy. Everything was going all nice and smooth when he suddenly envisioned an orange-haired texture with its face mostly censored. He gasped and opened his eyes, worried on what the future will hold.
"Please let there be peace and prosperity for a while more," he chanted.
The Golden Grain Fields
Katsunori checked on the workers in the fields and handed them some water bottles (with help from the Magic Six) to keep them hydrated. The fields were slowly drying off due to a drought but with help from the heroes, they can revitalize it a little.
He was about to go back inside when he saw a storm of black clouds heading this way.
"SHIT!" he shouted as he rushed inside to get Alexandra and Dagio as well as the workers, bring them down to the storm shelter.
"What is that now!?" she asked.
"No idea, it's not a dust storm but it's not the same cloud that cursed this city," he answered.
Daigo analyzed it and muttered, "Some foreigners…?"
"COME ON!" shouted Katsunori, dragging him to the below ground as other workers entered the deep ground through other entrances.
The alarms in the city went off as the Magic Six arrived with Kagami and the VS where they saw electric blasts striking the shield that protected the city. The people panicked in fear as the shook of energy went out of control; finally breaking down the shield that kept the city off of the maps.
The black cloud turned out to be a bunch of crows (much to Murasakibara's disgust) along with a group of men and women standing in front of them several yards away.
Akashi prepared his emperor eye and asked, "Who is it that brought you here?"
"I am," replied the leader as he unveiled his hood, "It's been a while…Akashi."
"So you and your folks have survived the harsh desert?" he answered, "Shouyou Hinata?!"
Shouyou smirked and replied, "I may still be small but I know how to jump when I see my prey. Also, I was able to see the world at its harshest personality it could ever offer."
The orange-haired man looked at the Magic Six and said, "Welcome to Sportsbrooke. I see you have taken an alliance with an enemy of ours that was also your own."
"What the hell are you talking about?" asked Rei, "These people are not enemies!"
"They were many, many years ago," explained Shouyou, "And if I am not mistaken…the remnants of the body in the underground reservoir…are not of Julius."
"Just how do you know that!?" asked Makoto.
"What business do you have here?!" growled Midorima.
"It's simple," replied Shouyou, "Give me the Legendary Solar Crystal of Destiny. And you can have this town back."
"The crystal does NOT exist any longer," said Kuroko, "It hasn't been seen for eons so what makes you think it will suddenly show up?"
"For that…I can explain," he answered, "Only Prince Julius has it…and he's standing right here before you…he's among you folks. Now give me the crystal…"
Shouyou raised his hand up high as black and red electric shadow swirled around, unleashing the power of the radioactive crystal.
"It's time for you to wake up…your majesty…"
He unleashed a blast right towards the man who stood when Makoto threw himself up at it, screaming intensely through the attack.
"MAKOTOOOOOOOOOO!" screamed Alexa as he took in the bright blast, shielding him.
Makoto moaned in pain as the blast was knocking him out slowly. He could barely turned his head to see Alexa as the latter's eyes widened in horror.
As soon as the attack was finished, Makoto collapsed onto Alexa's lap, barely breathing. The others were too shocked to move as Alexa kept him close to his arms.
"M-Makoto…?" asked Alexa as his hands trembled.
To his surprise, he lifted his arms up to touch Alexa's face and said quietly, "D-do…you…r-re-remember…m-me…"
"P-Prince….J-Ju-Julius…?"
THE PRINCE HAS AWAKEN?! FIND OUT IN THE NEXT BOOK!
-Book 1: Crossroad of Talents – タレントのクロスロード – END
TO BE CONTINUED IN…
-Book 2: Unforgiven Ace – 許されざるエース–
~August 2015: Gou's Memorial of Childhood – Diary Entries (Don't miss out!)
~SEPTEMBER 2015: THE JOURNEY CONTINUES! BE READY FOR THE HAIKYUU! ARC
(Sorry not sorry for writing this parody song to Moon Pride from Sailor Moon Crystal)
Blue Pride, I will become…the swimmer that's under the waves…
In a team that's filled with inspiration, we will do what we are so good at.
And we also want to see that brightness, a sight that we have never seen before.
We know it's out there…(I know we'll make it)
It's far beyond our dreams…(But we'll make it real)
Right here on the surface…
Ah…ah
Even if we're only kids, we will never surrender, lose or suffer
We won't let our destiny be decided by the outsiders
We will fight out and also swim on our own!
Shiny Speedos, I'll be the one to swim for the team and win the medley
We are not those helpless teens anymore, with power in our hearts that make us so strong
So now Shiny Speedos, don't give up swimming, you hold the power of great seas
And at last a brand new legend begins foretold by the heavens from long ago
And it's our time…right now…for the teaaaaaammmm!