The bus was cold. The lights were off as Richmond and a few others were trying to nap. Lucas turning around from the front seat to look at everyone.
"Is everyone ready to win?" Kurai lifts a thumbs up still half asleep.
"Yeah sure…" Kaneko laughs a bit.
"oh come on, cheer up Kurai… we'll destroy that Lewis county team!" Kurai sighs.
"yeah, yeah, say that all you want…" Kurai leans his head against the window. 'Why is my chest tight… did I forget some medicine this morning?... I'll have to look when we arrive…' Xavier exhales loudly.
"Man… I'm nervous…" Dougal puts his hand on Xaviers shoulder slightly shocking him.
"it's okay to be nervous… especially when your always on the bench…" Ajax falls out of his seat in laughter.
"OH!!" Richmond sits up, taking off his sleeping mask and rubs his eyes.
"Quiet down you all, don't waste all your energy before the match even starts… It is a full 3 set match this time… remember?... Keep balance and don't waste to much energy…" Russ turns around to face everyone and stands as the bus pulls into a lot.
"He's right, we're here everyone… grab your bags and be on your best behavior… We're representing LWT here, got it?" Everyone agrees and sits up as the doors open. Everyone shuffling off the bus.
"Now remember everyone, we're in a small gym off to the side of the main Arena… The finale deciding matches will be the only one's held in the main Arena!" Everyone collectively agrees as Russ leads them to a seating area outside the gym.
"I'm gonna go sign us in… Wait here until I return… Our first match will be against Lewis, and if we win that, we'll be up against Bracken most likely" Kurai sits down and exhales. Closing his eyes for a nap.
The announcements turn on. Kurai waking up.
"Will Lewis county Boys Volleyball team and Lakewood Technical Volleyball Team please make their way to court 3?" Russ stands up. Everyone with a duffle bag.
"Let's go guys, that's us" Kaneko walks up beside Kurai. Kurai putting his fist to Kaneko's back.
"Wha-" Kurai has a determined look.
"Make your mark, shine bright out there… and show the world how bright you can shine…" Kaneko looks at Kurai.
"what about you?" Kurai smiles.
"I'll be helping from the shadows… Other than the occasional jump serve… Now go shine" Everyone huddles around Russ, Chloe's, and Erik.
"so, just like our last few practices, i've noticed something in Lewis' tapes… They set down the middle quite a lot, along with a ton of quick sets… so keep a tight defense you giants of LakeWood Tech" Kurai, Kaneko, and Dougal shout simultaneosly.
"Yes sir!" The Lewis county team captain looks over.
"So that's one of the specially selected schools huh?... A technical high school…" The teams Wing spike is shocked and amazed.
"but, how are we gonna get past their blocks… those guys are giants for high schoolers!" The team coach waves a clipboard.
"well, do what we always do, You're good at deceptive techniques and quick attacks… win this match with your Intellect and your speed… remember your training!" Lewis county shout.
"yes sir!" The Ref blows his whistle as both teams walk in front of the net shaking hands. Then getting into position. Lucas walking up to their team captain.
"Well hello there… Tails never fails" Their Captain sighs.
"Heads then… I guess…" The Ref flips the coin as it lands on tails. Lucas smirks thinking about Kurai.
"Serving side" They both return to their respective positions as Kurai steps back and catches a ball. Kurai taking a deep breath. 'Warm ups were really good before the match… everything felt right… the toss… and the positioning… Let's show them a true Jump serve…!' Kurai spins the ball.
"Good serve" Kurai tosses the ball really high shocking the other team. Jumping high into the air, his hand reeled all the way back. Their wing spike pausing.
"wait a minute… I recognize that-" the ball lands in front of him zooming past his face and into the ceiling. "Serve…" The Ref blows his whistle. LCHS 0-1 LWTHS.