Accidental Reverse

Chapter 6

*Looks around the corner and waves* um, hi guys... is it safe to come out?

...it's been almost six weeks. I'm sorry. I'm really sorry. I didn't realize how much time had passed... I didn't mean to make you wait this long! I honestly just kind of forgot, with Warped and school and all...

Thanks for all the reactions, guys, I really appreciate it!

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Accidental Reverse Arc 1

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''The first match of Holy Road's district preliminaries! The second half of Raimon versus Tengawara!''

It's Raimon's kickoff and Kurama immediately passes to Hamano... who passes to Tenma after the first-year politely asks for it. When the blond midfielder, Nishi-something tries to mark him, Tenma kicks the ball to the side.

Shinsuke easily receives the pass and the small defender immediately dribbles forward. Tengawara's forward Andou makes a sliding to steal the ball, knocking the smaller boy of his feet.

''Shinsuke-!'' Shindou exclaims worriedly.

Tenma is already on his way to take back the ball even as a Tengawara player jumps in the air to take it.

Even as he steals it from the Tengawara player, the brunet glances over his shoulder and smiles as he sees the look on the Raimon keeper's face. 'That's what I was waiting for...'

His victory is short-lived when Kita manages to steal the ball, passing it to Hayabusa. But before the pass can even connect, Sangoku sprints forward and jumps, making a summersault in the air to catch the ball and landing on his back.

Shindou's shocked yet happy voice rings out over the field. ''Sangoku-san!''

''Senpai!'' chorus the two first-years.

Sangoku grins as he stands up. ''Shindou. Shinsuke.'' A moment of silence, and then, with a wide smile... ''Tenma. You've opened my eyes. I'll play my own soccer too. I want to see the goddess of victory smiling again after so long,'' he says, glancing at his mother. Then he throws the ball harshly. ''Shindou! Don't hold back! Make a full-on attack with God's Baton!''

The captain looks at him in surprise as he receives the ball.

''Tenma and Shinsuke should be able to keep up with your passwork now! After all, they've been practicing like crazy!'' he grins widely. He stands in front of the goal, spreading his arms in a defensive way. ''I'll protect the goal! Go! Let's win this match!''

Shindou immediately moves in the direction of Tengawara's goal, but is stopped by Kita. ''You can't change anything, Shindou-kun,'' he tells the other captain. ''Adding one more person to your party makes no difference!''

(Tenma is aware his comments are unneeded and probably unwanted.)

(...not that he cares.)

''Hey, it so does!'' shouts the brunet, surprising Kita and giving Shindou the chance to dribble around him. ''Why does everyone think we can't win even though it's still a tie?''

''Tenma, just run already!''

Huh. Seems like Shindou's getting used to his comments.

(Maybe because this was one of the less... weird ones.)

Using God's Baton, Shindou passes to the brunet, who managed to catch up to him. Nishi-something runs forward to steal the ball from Tenma, but the time traveler manages to slip past him.