Alan looking at him asked back, "I apologized already. What else, do you want me to do?" Rauf walking closer towards him ordered, "You won't play anymore."
As if earth pulled below his feet Alan stared at him bewildered, "What?"
"From today onwards, you are prohibited to play cricket or do anything which involves you using you skill in anyway. And, that's my final warning!" Rauf warned. Alan with his expression blackened asked, "Then what about the world cup?"
"We aren't going." Rauf replied abruptly.
A sudden fear taking over Alan as his chest thumped wildly. Clutching his fist he asked again, "And our promise?"
"Were breaking it." Rauf replied.
"And… those boys?" Alan asked back in a whisper.
"They're gone!" Rauf responded grave. As if shot by lightning Alan looked at him in disbelief. "What do you mean?! What did you do?!" he asked furious.
"I threw them out." Rauf replied sarcastically, "Unable to send you back to pavilion. Is that all they could do?"
Hearing his words Alan hopped of the bed. Looking around he spotted his jersey which hunged over the hook. Grabbing it, he searched for the medicine given by Stacy which was nowhere to be found. Alan instantly glared at Rauf. "Warning? Like hell I am listening to it! Even if I die, I will win the world cup! Since, I didn't made that promise only to you!" he exclaimed searching the drawer on the bed's side.
Finding the pill, he gulped water. Keeping the glass, suddenly it slipped breaking into a clatter. Surprised by the sudden fall, the fear in Alan's heart grew wilder as he whispered, "Boys…." Taking his gear bag, he rushed out leaving Rauf behind who stared at the window remembering Kazuna's words,
"The moment he wakes up… the whole world will revolve around his axis… He'll get those boys back, he'll create the strongest team and he'll claim the biggest cup of all. In blink of an eye… the whole world will witness our country's strength…" A smile resting his lips he turned around, following behind.
Alan rushing outside the building thought hard, "Four hours until I slept, where did they went? Are they even alright? I can't help but worry."
Suddenly darkness cased his eyes. "Ah… is this dizziness due to the IV treatment? Damn it!!" he gritted walking ahead. Eyeing the sun the moment he came out, he smiled beaming. "Alan Rex Lorenzo is back!!" he claimed ardently.
To his surprise, the highschoolers stared at him wide eyed. "Alan?!" asked Aigou and Ren along with Aaron, Isa and Noah together.
Seeing their sight Alan rushed towards them embracing Orion who stood the nearest. "Whoa, whoa, whoa, easy there. What's going on?! Jumping out of bed when you aren't even feeling well." he asked puzzled.
Elias and Zach coming closer stood before him. "I am fine and I'm sorry everyone. I made you all worry and didn't even tell you about my condition." Alan apologized sympathetic. Nagi walking over with Haruf and Evan stared at him cross, "Yes! And you better be! Did you even know how much worried we were here?"
Alan eyeing him and them the others smiled nodding once again. "I know and I'm sorry in advance as well…" whispered Alan slightly dismayed.
"In advance? What are you talking about?" Aaron asked puzzled.
"Everyone… just answer me one thing. The way we are all right now, do you think we can take over the world?" Alan asked seriously, his expression hidden. The boys looking at each other stood silent.
"Huh? What's with that?!" asked Noah clueless.
"Just answer me!!" Alan yelped. "But, your condition…!" replied Aigou nervous.
"Forget all about it and answer me yes or no!!" Alan interrupted persistently. Suddenly, a vibrant voice barged in between.
"We can…" Alan hearing the voice perked up to find Kazuna coming back with Senri who smiled. "We can! And, we will!! However, not right now… because we still have a lots, and lots and lots to work upon." Kazuna completed his sentence.
A sudden relieved smile taking over his lips Alan laughed, "Haha! I just knew it!" "We can…" concurred Ren and Aaron smiling. "Yeah… we can." added the others. Alan clutching his bag tightly walked forward amid them.
"Hey! Where are you going?" asked Elias puzzled.
"So, until I come back… make sure to become the strongest!" Alan whispered in Isa's ear patting his shoulder. "Alan, are you leaving?" Isa questioned puzzled. "Yup! This seat has a job to do." replied Alan heading down.
Suddenly remembering he turned around calling, "Zach! Thank you so much for carrying me all the way back to the infirmary!" Zach hearing him eyed him wordless soon smiling with a nod. Heading to Senri and Kazuna, Alan beamed. "So my little Kazu, Kazu, knew what I was up to right?" he teased.
Kazuna sighed throwing a milk drink towards him which he caught back. "Nobody in this world can understand you better than me…" he whispered confident.
Senri eyeing Alan suddenly hugged him, "My, my… our reunion was such short lived but it will comeback right?" he looked at him hopefully. Alan nodded, "Of course it will. Just make sure not to get dragged down, once I bring back the whole army, 2nd Set Mr. no 1." Alan winked his eye playfully.
"Haha! Such demeanor! Just you wait little brat! I'll surprise you once you return." Senri declared at Alan replied, "I'll be looking forward to it!" Soon, Rauf came out of the building eyeing Alan alongside Haruf and Evan.
The highschoolers tracing him stood anxious. "You won't listen to me, would you?" Rauf asked Alan grave. Alan turning around smirked, "You're right, I might be in my rebellious phase right now brother, that's why I am definitely not listening to you. I will play at all costs. For, this year's world cup is ours and ours only!"
"So, until I am leaving make sure to climb up! Because, the next time we meet… I… no… We'll be stealing all your badges! Buckle up boys! It's the declaration of war, from the Platinum Ace!" Alan declared.
"Huh?!" Orion uttered dazed. "Don't tell me you are standing against us?!" asked Aigou in disbelief.
"Is that so… I don't like it too much." Zach added disappointed. "Don't be Zachariah… because he'll bring a storm with him the next time we meet. And, at that moment you'd be proud." Ren consoled patting his back.
Rauf smirked at Alan, "Go and die! You rascal!"
"A great depart indeed brother…" responded Alan turning around.
Looking at Kazuna he smiled whispering, "I know how much you wanted to tag along with me nonetheless fate doesn't take your side. But, just wait for a while… the moment I come back, we won't separate until we win the world cup!"
Tapping his wrist against Kazuna's, Alan rushed outside the base with an ardent gleam. "Go get them back…" Kazuna bucked. "Until we meet again…" murmured Alan as the speakers echoed all around the base.
"Due to violation of the rules, Player Alan Rex Lorenzo (First year High) is hereby ordered to leave the base!"
Alan grinning whispered tugging his cap, "Hehe! Eviction accepted!"
Rauf gazing at Alan sighed soon looking at Kazuna who glared back. "Rauf… you planned all this didn't you?" Isa realized. "Sigh~ it was too good to be read easily." whispered Elias as Nagi shook his head in disbelief.
"Then, when will Alan return?" asked Noah puzzled. "In a short while." Haruf beamed.
"Don't tell me you knew it as well, big Guy." asked Aaron in disbelief as Haruf still smiled. "Oh my god…" whispered Senri coming up. "So what shall we do now?" asked Orion clueless. "Do whatever the captain says…" Evandor grinned.
"How were the other middle schoolers by the way?" asked Ren remembering. "Angry… and filled with contempt." replied Kazuna, handing each one their drinks. "As expected…" whispered Nagi pushing his glasses up.
"Not that it matters. It's time we train those brats up as well and get ready until that rascal returns." Rauf looked at all of them one by one. "Are you sure captain?" asked Aaron anxiously. "Of course I am. I wouldn't had to go through all that hassle if I wasn't." Rauf replied walking inside the building.
"Come on, we are planning up next." called Evan as Haruf nodded. The highschoolers looking at each other followed behind.
Noah turning around eyed the route from where Alan left. "Will he even be alright?" he asked in an anxious whisper.
Ren patting his shoulder smiled, "Of course he will be. He travels the world whole year around. He won't be alright would be much troublesome to hear." Noah hearing his words agreed, "You're right…"
"Until we meet again, Alan Rex Lorenzo." he bid farewell.