Troubled But Strong

Truly Beautiful

BEEP BEEP BEEP. Y/N's alarm went off buzzing throughout her room. A quick slam on the button, and the noise subsided. Groggily getting up, the tired teen packed her swim bag, and school supplies, and after a quick shower and an extra 25 minutes of getting dressed, and other girl things she was ready.
"Bye mom," Y/N whispered and kissed her forehead, and took the keys to her (Yes you have a car) Nissan Infinity, and drove off to school.


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After tireless work, Y/N is finally about to meet the swim team. Nagisa informed the H/C lass about how it was all guys, and already have been practicing hard for the competition .....that was in 5 days.
"You guys should compete without me. I mean I'm not new to swimming but I don't think I'll be able to compete...," Y/N eyed over to Nagisa as he is the only one who knew about the disease, "I have to tell you guys something...Since you are bound to become my second family, you need to know something that has been with me since I was 10. For 7 years I have been suffering with Leukemia," que the shocked eyes of Miss Ama-Chan, Makoto, Rei, and Kou, "Nagisa has known since I first met him, but right now it's acute, but over the years has gotten worse. I'm just barely at the stage of Chronic lymphocytic leukemia. I'm here to get better, and I have been coping through this disease by swimming."
Everyone stood their shocked, even Haru had wide eyes.
"But I do want to compete and see if I can do this. If my liver fails, or whatever I'll continue to swim, I'll just have to go into another surgery, I just need people by my side through this." Y/N said with a smile.

"Y/N-senpai....in your state you might die if you push to much," Rei said with a worried look on his face.
"I know it's risky, but I'm on chemo next week, and have been taking my medicine, and so far I've been fine."
"Y/N-" Makoto started.
"Let me show you my abilities! Please...."
Haru stepped forward and motioned his eyes toward the pool. Y/N smiled and set foot on the diving platform. Y/N snapped on her goggles like a similar red headed boy, and had a 'beautiful' form diving in the water, according to Rei who wouldn't stop talking about her beauty. Haru was amazed as well, even though he didn't show it. She swam with such power, swiftness, and beauty, cutting through the water like her fingers were blades. Her hand slammed against the wall, and Makoto stopped her time. His eyes widened, "43 seconds....for a 100 m freestyle..."
All eyes were on her as she stepped out of the pool, and she removed her goggles and swim cap. Stretching out her arms and legs, "So...Can I compete?" Y/N said over her shoulder, still silence among the team.
Kou stepped forward and hugged her tightly, "You're amazing Y/N-Chan!! Yes! Yes! You should compete!....Miss Ama-Chan?"
"Hmmm it is risk with your health, but your talent shouldn't go wasted. I am giving you permission to compete, but I have researched the symptoms of your state, and will be able to see when certain attacks will happen."
Y/N's eyes widened and sparkled, Nagisa ran over and hugged the H/C female and she jumped up and wrapped her legs around him. The poor blond blushing like mad, but was able to hold up the light, and toned female.

Beep Beep Beep

"What's that?" Kou asked.
"Time for more medication....yay.." Y/N groaned.
Y/N shut off her alarm on her phone, and swallowed the nine pills. After a lot of water and nine capsules of poison later, the team went back to training for the day.



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At the Matsuoka Household


"She really did onii-chan!" Kou whined.
"Impossible. That means she beat the male olympic record held in that category," Rin said.
"Fine....race her," Kou glared.
"Really? Why are you so obsessed with her?" Rin 'tsked' and mocked his sister.
"Because she is amazing! And it will be nice to race someone other than Haru."
"Fine...." Rin muttered.
"Really !?! Thank you!"
"Whatever..." Rin looked off to the side, grabbing his bag, walking back to Samezuka.


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Extended ending:

"You did what!?!" Y/N yelled on the other line.
"You're racing my brother tomorrow at the joined practice at Samezuka."
"Kou-Chan" Y/N whined.
"You'll thank me later." Kou hung up giggling.
'I love that girl as a sister, but she really is a pain in the neck.....' Y/N said to herself.