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˚₊♥︎ Chapter 26 (Season 2)♥︎₊˚

Twenty-six butterflies

~Y/N POV~

Usagi went ahead first. Her mission was to lure one of the King's team players outside of their base. That leaves us with only three players to deal with. Fair fight, I suppose.
The three left of us split around Kyuma's base. Tatta stayed to protect ours, no matter how much I tried to convince the others. I feel like we're gonna regret that choice later. A chill runs down my spine.
From my position, I can see Arisu in front of me, shifting from one feet to the other nervously. Niragi comes from the right, waiting for the signal, leaned against a container. Arisu nods. We step in.

Niragi : Bored yet ?

They all swing around at his shout, looking surprised, for sure, but not worried. Why would they be ? There's no chance for us win. Kyuma smirks, and Niragi returns the grin.

Niragi : C'mon, don't tell me y'all aren't craving some action !

Kyuma : You know us so well !

Kyuma laughs, sincerely amused. It's even worse than if he was sarcastic.

Kyuma : Isn't that right, Arisu ?

Here it comes again, that special connection. They both share a long, full of meaning stare, until Kyuma and his teammates step back, and their palms meet the pole that is their base.

Uta : It'll never work !

Her warning makes us stop, but not for the right reason.

Y/N : All set ?

I shout to Arisu from the other side of the base. From the corner of my eyes, I notice Niragi as already folded a leg behind the other, ready to sprint. I mimic his posture.

Arisu : Mmh.

In a blink, we're all running towards the base, each of us aiming for a different player. My target is Maki, I have to deal with him, even though I still don't know how. I pray for an illumation at each of my footsteps.

Once I'm at Maki's level, his fist swings forward. I jump back in a breath. I have to get him away from the base. An idea, quick, quick. My eyes flicker to Arisu, who races to get Kyuma. I sprint towards the leader too, but a couple steps is all I can do before Maki grasps the hood of my sweatshirt and yanks me back. Bingo, he took the bait.
As he wrenches my clothe, I plunge to the floor and roll, bringing him in my fall. He groans, the pain loosening his grip enough for me to snatch back my hood. I stumble on my feet, my eyes meeting the silhouette of Arisu and Kyuma's bodies jolting against the concrete. Courageous move, Arisu, I'll give you that. I hurry to the pole.
In front of me, I watch Niragi splutter blood onto Uta's face, before aiming for the base too. Somehow, that sight makes me smirk. Bastard, you're way more hurt than you pretend to be.
He reaches the pole before me, and a victorious chime resonates through the game area. I jump forward. My palm hits the cold metal. A new ring reaches the field. A smile gains my lips. That's it, we won !

Robotic voice : The scores have been updated.

Yes !

Robotic voice : The King of Clubs' team is now leading by 3 000 points.

...What ?

The adrenaline crumbles as quickly as it had arrived. Cooling down, I now behold of the hand clenched around my ankle. I check my bracelet. My 1 800 points have dropped to only 1 300. Maki touched me before I reached the base. We lost.

Uta : Congrats on your 10 000 points ! Too bad it's not enough !

She laughs, and then they all start to laugh at us.