"Isa played a rather cunning card. Taking pace balling overs for himself and gifting the last spinner to Gabriel." Senri remarked.
"He was silent for a long time. No wonder he was scheming something." Aaron realized.
Zach smiled. Rauf staring at the pitch glanced at the rabbit which sat closer to him.
"Pft!" Orion chortled beside Noah who laughed.
"He likes you awful a lot boss." Haruf remarked laughing too.
Evan speechless beside Rauf sighed. Rauf unable to comment looked at the pitch stern.
The ball invisibly silent went from the left side towards the right tending to pass through Ren gliding. Ren smirked reading, "That's a Googly."
Hitting a harsh sweep shot towards the backward square leg he claimed a four. Adam annoyed ran towards the ball picking it up and throwing it to Feng.
"Why in the world aren't they taking runs?" Ezekiel asked mad.
"Who knows?" Xavier replied, "But one thing's for sure. It's all Isa Sikandar's planning."
"I assume that too." Ezekiel agreed taking his position.
The middle schoolers stopping runs while highschoolers scoring them indiscreet, a heated last over blazed. Ezekiel diving caught the ball throwing it back stopping a four. The run count rapidly increasing, Gabriel stood behind the balling wicket aiming for the last ball. Stepping on the popping crease he uttered, "Hell's Devastation!"
Leg break shaping itself as a slider vanished the moment left from the grip. Ren whispered, "Clones of Emperor!"
The ball bouncing revealed itself, however five clones hitting the ball one after another smashed a huge six on the last delivery of the entire innings ending the first half of the match.
Ren removing his helmet, walked over to Isa who did the same clapping their hands together. Claiming 199 runs at the end of the innings, middle schoolers target amounted to 200 runs.
"A 200 as planned!" Isa gleamed proud.
"Haha! What a smile." Ren adored.
"Not bad." Haruf commented as Rauf exhaled.
"It's a satisfactory target." Nagi agreed.
Evan glanced at Rauf who stood up wearing his wristband and getting reedy. "It's the second half now. Get ready all of you." he ordered.
The highschoolers nodding stood up stretching themselves. "Aye, aye~ Vice-captain." Senri chanted removing his jacket.
"Let's have fun shall we?" Aigou asked.
"Yeah, beating them up!" Orion slammed his fists grinning. Ren and Isa returned.
"Well done." Nagi encouraged as the two of them sat down taking deep breaths. Zachariah passing the sports drink to Isa smiled, "Good job."
"Thank you." Isa beamed.
"Truth to be told, those middle schoolers are really something. It had really been a while since I used my skills so openly in a match." Ren stated.
The middle schoolers patting each other headed back to the pavilion. "A full 200 we have!" Heber exclaimed proud.
"Yeah, not a single run in nor out." Ezekiel agreed.
"It didn't exceed 200, that's good right Kenzo?" Helios added glancing at him.
Kenzo smirked confident, "Yeah, A little bit high but once this king steps on the pitch. This mere 200 would be nothing!"
"Big words. He says it as if he's going out there first…" Adam rolled his eyes murmuring. Xavier giggled.
"Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Why in the world are you pulling me?! It seriously hurts!" Azazel cried as Feng grabbed his right arm pulling him towards the pavilion where Cassiel, Poseidon and Damian waited.
"Why am I pulling? If you care so much, then do spare a kind glance at your tomato red arm for just once?" Feng angered pulling even more.
"Ouch!!" Azazel shrieked.
"Haha." Seraph chuckled patting Azazel's back as Ryan exhaled speechless.
The rabbit looking at the highschoolers heading inside the field rushed towards Alan confused. Climbing over his seat, he seated over his lap. Alan smiled, "What is it?"
The rabbit however looked at the ground, Alan ruffled his hairs grinning, "It's their turn to play now little one. Just like how middle schoolers rocked a while ago, it's their turn now." "Truth to be told, I am really looking forward to all their performances." he whispered.
Mir studying the files glanced at the field, resuming his analysis once again. Nidou beside him looked at his watch ticking his file.
All of a sudden, many figures stepped down from stairs behind. Cricket gears hanging on the shoulders. Beautiful Dark green, white and golden jerseys embroidered by a huge silver crescent moon and a star on their backs fluttered, emitting a striking sight. One amongst them carrying a huge golden
Not letting them utter a single word. One amongst them, kept his finger on his lips gesturing the to stay quiet. Drake and Kortes looked at each other silent yet surprised.
With a self-assured grin, one amongst them positioned himelf behind Nidou, leaning down to speak near his ear. His short chestnut brown hair, neatly parted on the right side, and a gleaming black earring resting on their right earlobe. His red eyes glinted mischievously, he greeted, "Long time no see, sports drink old man." The rest of the boys surrounding him couldn't help but chuckle discreetly.
Mir recognizing the voice pivoted sideways, his expression nonchalant, "So you're finally back?"
Nidou smirked.
The boy stood tall, sliding his hands into both pockets. Every facet of his confidence shone brightly in the sunlight as he confirmed, "Yup! We're back."
"Took you long enough little mischiefs." Nidou greeted absurdly.
"Sigh~ that's because Cyrus wanted to tour Sri Lanka. He was dying for it." exhaled a purple haired boy wearily.
Cyrus twitched his brow, "Excuse me? Mr. Diego, who was crying and throwing a tantrum before for it?" His golden long locks dangling to his waists, he wiped his forehead mumbling, "Pakistan is really hot…"
"Stop it already. You both were crying a lot. Alongside Maaz and Daniel." interrupted another one, his voice heavy and bold with his black hairs tied in a unique flower bun.
"Hey, why are you pulling me in out of the blue, Ali?" Interrupted one more annoyed, his wavy light blue hairs fluttering with the wind.
"Well, he isn't wrong is he, Mr. Maaz?" concurred another one, a playful smile resting his lips with long dark green hairs tied in a ponytail.
Maaz peeked at him annoyed, "You little Dan… Look whose even talking?"
"Quit it now. Are all of you back?" Mir inquired.
"Yup, all thirteen of us are back." replied another one with short cream white hairs. "Only Liam and Lee Min Ho are arriving steadily. Else then them, everyone else is here."
Mir sighed, "Thank you, Ibrahim for taking care of all of them."
Ibrahim smiled assuring, "Don't worry. It's my job."
"Alright, take a seat all of you…" Mir said however another voice interrupted, "Huh?! What in the world is going on over there?"
Climbing on the seat's back surprised from the sight of the ground below he pointed his finger down, his maroon hairs flared up, he blinked muddled.
"Tch! Stop climbing over everywhere Israfil!" scolded another one with short black hairs pulling Israfil down from his collar.
"Ryo! Don't pull me! You little brat!" Israfil struggled.
"Don't tell me they are still on the fighting phase, Haris?" Inquired another one pushing his glasses up. His dark blue hairs parted from middle.
"Sigh… who knows Amir Boy? Rauf and the others are already wild." Ibrahim replied.
Haris's black earring shimmering he smirked at the ground's sight, "Ah~ I see…" Instantly halting, his gaze struck at a single place. Tracing familiar blue hairs with a tint of silver shade and red highlights, he asked in a light whisper, "Is that… Alan?"
Hearing him all of them stared at each other stunned. "Alan?" repeated another one with grey hairs astonished. Grabbing the trophy tightly in his arms he looked around, "Seriously? Where?"
Nidou shook his head pointing forward 10 to 11 seats before him, "Open your eyes wide and look over there, Luo Wang. Right below Mir's seat."
All of them looking at the point where Nidou pointed to gasped excited.
"Wah!" The boy with light blue hairs stood up delighted heading down.
"Be careful, Maaz." Cyrus warned.
"Heh… how long has it been, Amir?" Haris wondered.
"4 years to be exact." Amir recalled excited.
"That brat." Haris whispered jumping down beside the others, "Let's give them all a huge surprise!"
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"All ready!" Heber jumped up after wearing his knee pads. Ezekiel yawned.
"Hey, won't you wear anything?" Heber pointed picking his helmet.
"Nope." Ezekiel clicked his tongue.
"Wow, your choice. However, don't go after looks. It's the highschoolers we are facing." Heber warned.
Ezekiel looked at him, "It's not about looks. It distracts my ability of mirage transformation. That's why I don't wear them. Even captain knows that."
"Ah…" Heber realized.
"He's right. Or else I would've armored him before you could even point that out. It's still dangerous that's why." Poseidon agreed masking a loving gleam.
"Haha… right." Heber chuckled awkwardly.
Ezekiel gulped looking away, "Even his smile is like a death flag." he shrugged.
The two
"All lucks with you! Just crush them all!" Adam encouraged jumping up.
"Haha, of course!" Ezekiel chuckled.
"Keep your aim in mind and roll." Helios advised as Poseidon nodded.
Kenzo grinned silently. His silence speaking everything Xavier fortified, "Claim your throne."
"Yeah! We are right beside you." Azazel added beside Feng, Ryan, and Gabriel.
Ezekiel and Heber nodding at each other went to the pitch.