SKYLA’S P.O.V
“I just wanted to watch the match in peace but oh no…Those Murdock brothers wouldn’t let me” Sky complained about watching Zeus’ semi-final game…. “Oh I felt like giving them a piece of my mind”
“So why didn’t you?” I asked her.
“No way….That’s your kind of thing plus….I wanted to set a good example for Sky junior….She was the most enraged…They kept taking her popcorn” Sky said.
“Three year olds eat popcorn?” I asked.
“Yeah….i guess…..she mushes on it with her tiny baby teeth” Sky said.
I was walking with Sky to the field with our juniors hand in hand….Axel really liked junior so well she might just cheer him up.
I saw them already practicing.
“Hey boys” I greeted them with a smile.
“Skyla and uhm” Eric said looking from me to Sky. “Two skyla’s?”
“You’d wish….I’m Sky the eldest triplet” Sky said as she shook Eric’s hand. “Skyla has told me nothing about you”
“I only met him” I groaned.
“ They are kind of like the Murdock brothers” Jude said.
“Those jerks? My sisters and I are nothing like them…They feel like they’re the only triplets in Japan…well that’s such a sob story cause they’re not! Ha” Sky huffed crossing her arms.
“She’s not in a really good mood” I explained.
“I’ll be in the music room” Sky ran off with Sky junior.
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It was break time and well….I was rubbing my face with a towel.
Skyla junior was on the bench munching on some skittles that Axel got her.
Nelly came straight up holding a paper in her hands.
“Listen up people….the results are in from the previous game and if we get to the final….we’ll play Zeus junior high” Nelly said
“A bunch of newbies are really aiming this high in soccer….It’s nervewracking actually” I sighed.
“They made it that far, huh?” Jude said.
“Well….you got your wish didn’t you Jude?” Mark asked. “Now all we have to do is get to the final…we have to make sure we win against Kirkwood junior”
“Yeah we can’t mess it up” Jude said.
“Alright…hear that….we have to beat Kirkwood” Mark cheered
“Yeah”
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“Mark…make sure you have our defenses all locked up tightly as they’ll be coming at us hard…..”Jude said.
“right looks like the guys will be busy the whole game” Mark said. “Yeah I’m liking it”
“At the same time we’ll have to draw a strong counterattacks….Skyla usually handles that” Jude said.
“This isn’t Royal…Jude” I said glaring at him.
“I know….you’re good at that generally” Jude said.
“Fine I guess…I will” I said.
“Hey Axel…watch the timing when we switch from defense to offense” Jude said.
“Yeah sure” Axel replied deep in thoughts
He’s not even in the strategy meeting unlike usual…He’s just extra grumpy….Even Skyla junior’s getting concerned.
“You know what….Let’s take a break from the strategy meeting….come on” Mark said running off
“Hey where are you taking us?” Jude called after him.
A few minutes later we’re in front of a candy store.
“Here” Mark said.
“A sweet store?” We asked in sync.
“You’ve been to one of these before right?” Mark asked.
“Of course” We answered in sync as Mark went inside
“This store is ancient…I didn’t think places like this still existed” Jude said looking around as I pulled junior back to me to keep her from destroying the store thanks to sweets.
“They won’t if the corporate thieves get their way” Axel said.
“Stop that” I pulled her away from a shelf and handed her to Axel.
“Here…Boy isn’t she so like me” I blew a raspberry.
“You were this stubborn?” Jude asked. “I’m not surprised”
“Of course you’re not” I rolled my eyes.
Axel patted juniors head handing her another pack of skittles.
“You are encouraging her sugar addiction” I eyed the sweets.
“Here” Axel handed me one chuckling.
We went outside to wait for Mark as Axel got us drinks from the vending machine letting Skyla hold jude’s hand while we sipped our drinks.
“Such a kid, huh” Jude stated making Skyla give him a look. “I mean, Mark”
“Huh?” Axel said.
“He’s so honest and such a simple guy….That explains why he’s head over heels in love with soccer” Jude said.
“Yeah” Axel smiled as I bent down to wipe off chocolate smudges off junior’s little mouth.
“Out of the way”
“Hey you can’t just do that”
“There’s a line here dorks….go to the back of it” Mark’s voice came.
“What’s going on?” I asked peering into the little shop to see an argument taking place.
I sweat dropped at Marks’ statement….it was only him and three kids and yet….a line to go to the back of exists.
“You can’t do that it’s mean” The kids cried out.
“Shut up mitches” One guy said….We ran into the store to see three familiar faces excluding mark and the kids of course….the Murdock brothers….the most detested triplets ever been.
Skyla junior had a very nasty snarl on her face….She didn’t like them and neither did i….they were german obviously but they treated kids really awful…..and then they noticed us or rather Axel really.
“Axel blaze?” One asked.
“It’s been a long time since you turned your back and ran chicken boy” another said.
Axel clenched his fists in anger glaring at the floorboards.
“What’s this? You know these guys?” Mark asked.
“We are the famous Murdock brothers…” They said in sync.
“I am Marvin” the one with blue hair said.
“I am Thomas” the one with pink hair said.
“I am Tyler” The one with green hair said.
“And together we are…the unbeatable Murdocks”
They posed in some sort of cheerleading triangle.
“What’s with these guys?” Mark asked.
“Those are the three guys that took to replace Axel during the game he walked away from….the three best strikers in kirkwood high” Jude said.
“Wait…so you guys are Axel’s ex-teammates?” Mark asked.
“That’s very impressive Mr. sharp….you’ve got all the data you need on all the top players in the country. Don’t you?” Marvin asked.
“Not really….Just that you’re the only triplet brothers playing on the same team” Jude shrugged.
“What?....so you mean you haven’t been following our amazing progress? We proved to the world that we don’t need Axel Blaze to win” Tyler said smirking.
I sighed…I can see what Sky was talking about.
These dudes talk too much and their stupid accents makes it hard to follow their words.
One sentence was clear though.
“We are going to totally destroy you Axel Blaze” They finished.
“Okay…Enough! You three are despicable doing this in a candy store and you all talk too much for my convenience” I said as they walked out so we could finish talking with them….Not that we wanted to but they were crossing all sorts of lines.
“Wait here” Jude said as I leaned in a corner holding junior’s hand listening to the brothers vent their anger while Axel was there feeling awful about it….not really but those guys really boxed up a lot of hurtful feelings.
Mark tried explaining but Axel wouldn’t have them hear of it….
They got out a ball but Axel wouldn’t play….he turned to walk away instead.
Marvin kicked the ball at Axel…It didn’t touch him because Mark blocked it…I was furious….My phone rang and I answered the call.
“What is it?” I asked.
“We have practice now….You’ve been so busy with the raimon soccer club that you forgot the raimon dance squad” Chloe said as I felt down.
“Yes…..I….am sorry, I’ll be there in a few with Junior” I said hanging up….I sighed picking up Junior and carrying her in my arms turning to leave.
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I was at the gym when Nathan came in a bit shy and awkward.
“Nathan?” I asked as I paused the music playing to hear him properly.
“Mark is having a fight with the Murdock brothers” Nathan sighed.
“Really now” I said the corner of my lips tugging upwards pulling into a smirk.
“Something tells me you knew this would happen” Nathan raised his brow at me.
“More like I knew it was happening” I said as Nathan sighed. I smiled and held a thumbs up to Tess and motioned to the door….she nodded in understanding.
Tess clapped her hands to gain the squad’s attention.
“Dance practice is over….Captain is leaving…Our thanks” Tess said.
I got my carry-over bag and hurled it up to my shoulder walking out the gym with Nathan…..we met up with Silvia, Sam,Eric, bobby along with Sky and Skylar….no juniors though just them…who were on their way to the riverbank…on getting there we saw the Murdock’s back tornado each one as powerful as the last.
“Knock it off” Nathan called out. “Stop it right now”
“Can’t we just let it be?” I huffed.
“You’ve got to stop this fight mark” Nathan said.
“Huh?” Mark asked. “What fight?”
“This one right here” Bobby said.
“It’s not a physical fight you know” Sky started as I nudged her. “But a fight with soccer is too low for you mark”
“I expected you to take better care of this Jude” Skylar sent a glare at Jude.
“We can’t afford to lose you” Nathan said.
“No one’s fighting here” Mark stated.
“But I heard you…..You were talking about fighting and bring it on and being all aggressive and stuff dude” Sam said as I sweat dropped.
“I was talking talk as usual” Mark said picking up the soccer ball.
“Is this what that was all for? Mark’s too dense to start a real fight” I stated. “All offense meant”
“Oh? I just thought that….” Sam trailed off as Silvia turned to him.
“Idiot….you scared us all for nothing” Silvia said.”
“No kidding…I thought there was going to be one but it’s just another silly little face off” Nelly smirked as she stood at the riverbank staircase arms crossed and eyes teasing as always.
“Of course…It’s only natural for a Tsundere to be excited about these things” I said as our eyes met….Her eyes burning with anger and mine….teasing and mocking.
“There’s nothing silly about this” Mark said.
“Remember you’re representing the school now and if something were to happen to you….you’ll be letting a whole lot of people down….including our esteemed opponents from Kirkwood junior high” Nelly said.
“We were just coming by to say hello….It was your little dog here that started barking at us” Thomas said.
Mark glared at them.
“So…now that we’ve gotten a bigger audience” Marvin started.
“Let’s show them what we’ve got” Tyler finished as they ran ahead with the ball.
“Their ego increases every second they’re alive…I feel like choking them to death” I gritted my teeth.
Eric nervously chuckled. “You do have a dark side”
“She just hasn’t hated someone like that in a long time….the only people she hates more than she hates them are my dead goldfish Jana and him.” Sky said.
“Uh….Okay….” Eric shrugged.
I witnessed Mark getting pushed back into the net by their move….Triangle Z.
“Honestly…” Skylar scoffed.
At the moment they were making fun of Mark…
“He should really put a stop to these” Nathan pinched his nose
“What the heck kind of shot was that?” Bobby asked.
“Mark just got blown off his feet.”
I sighed as I saw a coach coming to scold them and Mark…
“Kirkwood’s coach…really nice man” I noted. “What I can never say for his star players”
“You won’t…I’ll make sure of that” Nelly said as I walked up the staircase to her patting her shoulder as I passed by.
“I wouldn’t even try if I were you” I said smirking as I opened the car door and Skyla junior hopped out clinging on to my leg with so much joy.
“Hey there….let’s go home” I said turning to my sisters who were now with their juniors smiling and nodding.
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I saw Jude, Axel and Mark walking home.
“So the rich Jude isn’t a car rider anymore?” I teased him as he gave a smile.
“Skyla” Axel smiled at me for me to realize he was smiling at the little one in my arms….My smile dropped as he took her from me ruffling her hair.
“Papa” Junior giggled cutely.
“Hey you two” I greeted Nathan and Sam who were standing at the front.
It looks like they just finished with a heated argument.
“Noodles?” Nathan asked.
“I don’t see why not….” I shrugged as we entered Coach Hillman’s noodle shop.
I was opposite Axel who was eating his noodles and trying to feed junior hers.
“Thank you” I said as he looked up confused.
“These days…you’ve been taking care of Junior more than I have” I said.
“You’re welcome….I just really am fond of her” Axel patted her head fondly.
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GAME DAY
I was coming out of the female locker room when I saw Jude crossing his arms like he was waiting for me.
“Need something?” I asked.
“Triangle Z….Doesn’t that look familiar to Tri-Tornado S?” Jude asked.
“You remembered…..But I don’t think that would be any help….It’s been long” I trailed off.
“It would” Jude said.
“How? I mean the people in it are….”I started.
“are here” Skylar’s voice finished. “I could do with some action”
“You two…..really are stubborn” Sky’s voice came her eyes were cold….from her cold expression….I could tell Jude interrupted something very important.
“What did you do?” I asked Jude.
“He didn’t do anything but I just don’t like the idea of showing him our rebellion….we agreed on this Skyla” Sky said as I could feel the concern in her voice.
“ It’s more of the conspiracy of the couple here” I shot them a glare.
“Tri-tornado S? In both your states…It’s risky” Sky started.
“I like risky” Skylar stated.
“I do too but…” Sky started.
“I’ll be fine…anything to shove their increasing ego down their accented larynx” Skylar said
With that Sky smiled and looked at me.
“We could try and ask the coach to sign you up and switch you in” I gave in.
“I already did that….All I needed was your knowledge on it” Jude smirked holding up their uniforms.
“You sneaky little pest” I stared at him in disbelief.
“Don’t expect the best….we could be rusty” Sky warned him.
“You mean yourself…I’m in all good shape, having cancer makes you want to get that fit to survive it” Skylar said.
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We walked out of the locker room only to see Kirkwood right there in the hallway.
“Look who it is” Marvin said.
“Shouldn’t he be running away right about now?” Thomas asked.
“Let’s just play the game fair and square alright…please” Axel said.
“Fine….If you know how to play like that….that is” Marvin said. “That I doubt”
“I’m sure we’ll spend most of the game watching him cry on the bench like a little girl” Tyler said.
“Tch” I looked away with anger.
“Oh and little soccer nerd….you better hope you don’t get blown away by our triangle Z again….cause you will” Marvin smirked.
“No….I’ll be stopping it for sure” Mark said….. “There’s no way we’ll let you win”
“Well done Mark now if you’re done…we have a game to get to” Sky rolled her eyes walking to the stadium’s entrance.
“And who’s she?” Marvin whistled as I smirked.
“Excuse me? That’s my sister” I said glaring daggers at him.
“Another one? Twins?” Tyler said smirking.
“Think again” Skylar said with a cold expression on her face….She smirked calmly. “Triplets….you’re not the only show on the block either”
“Are they…?” Malcolm, a friend of Eric’s at Kirkwood started.
“They’re on the team….Let’s get to the game boys….And let’s see who really gets blown away” Jude smirked as our team left to the stadium’s entrance…I went to the bench warming up when Axel came to me.
“Hey…Thanks for asking your sisters to come…Jude told me you guys have a tornado as well” Axel said as I gave him a small smile before scowling.
“Jude….He dragged my sisters into this…Left to me I wouldn’t have them come because of him” I said trailing off looking up at the crowd. “But it’s for the team and it’s for you…my sister’s happiness are in playing this game and the team’s like family too….I’m glad to give it my all”
“Thank you” Axel hugged me downright openly as the crowd cheered.
“I’m doing this for Julia as well…I can’t let her know that her big brother lost to his ex-school…that would never happen while I’m here” I said as he tightened the hug.
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Within minutes of the kick-off and Kirkwood had actually gotten a goal.
“You’ve got to be kidding me” Sky said eyebrows creasing.
Those Murdock brothers were laughing at us as I gave them a glare.
“A disgrace to the triplet race” Skylar muttered.
“Well….sisters, we’ll just have to make them pay for it then” I smirked clenching my fists.
To be continued……..
