[Warning] Fem!Hinata, OCs, OOCness and minor swearing

Disclaimer: I do not own Haikyuu or any other familiar concepts that probably aren't owned by a hormonal fangirl

Prologue

Hinata Shouyou

"Urgh I can't help it! I want to find that cocky King of the Court and─!"

"Tanaka he's still in middle school, give it a rest already."

"I can't help it, Suga-san! You can tell from the look in his eyes he's─"

"Tanaka, shut up you're causing a sc─"

"If I ever see him on the court I'll make sure to─! D-Daichi-san I'm sorry!"

If you asked passing bystanders they would tell you that this was just an everyday occurrence. Slightly more observant people would realize that the volleyball club's first year was considerably quieter than what would've been deemed healthy for him. People who actually knew Sawamura Daichi would be able to tell the second year's blank expression promised pain if the loudmouthed first year didn't shut his mouth immediately.

This was where Michimiya Yui's conflict lay, though she knew her friend's anger was most likely due to disappointment from their recent loss and anyone who knew Tanaka would know he acted in a loud and brash manner towards nearly everything, that didn't stop Sawamura from looking any less scary. Not to mention the normally hot-headed first year looked ready to piss himself. On the other hand if she didn't get a move on now she'd most likely miss the next match and lose what could be Karasuno's only saving grace for the next season.

"Don't be a wimp," she thought to herself. "It's just Sawamura, nothing to be afraid of."

"Oi, Sawamura!" she cried running over to the three bickering boys... and nearly died when he looked back at her with an expression that said he would be murdering someone's pet any moment now.

Upon noticing her and her most likely horror movie worthy expression, Sawamura toned his expression down to a sheepish smile, "Michimiya, was there something you needed?"

"Y-yeah," she stuttered slowly trying to calm down, before pulling a set of keys from her pocket. "O-only the freshman are practicing after school today and since they always forget to lock the gym after themselves, could you double-check our gym before you head home?"

"Sure," Sawamura replied immediately taking the keys from her.

"Huh, you're leaving early Michimiya-san?" Sugawara inquired politely eyeing the sports bag she already had slung over her shoulder.

"Y-yup," she replied, fiddling with the strap self-consciously under their questioning gazes. She was usually the last one to lock up after practice and for the past two years had never failed to miss practice, even when she was sick and had threatened to puke all over their rarely seen faculty adviser. "I wanted to check out the middle school tournament, apparently there's an amazing third year and she ju─."

"You're doing some scouting, Yui-senpai?" Tanaka asked loudly, a gleam of excitement entering his eyes. "Is she cute? Do you think she'll be going to Karas─?"

"Tanaka," Sawamura admonished forcefully pulling him back the collar of his jacket. Stuck somewhere between dismay and horror the boy immediately apologized before moving behind Sugawara to sulk in dejected silence.

"Ah, well I'd better be going! See you around Sawamura, Sugawara, Tanaka!" Yui told them with a nervous laugh.

"The members of the boys' team sure are weird."

"This is bad, this is bad," Yui thought frantically to herself as she pushed her way through the rather large audience that had gathered to watch the current volleyball matches. She heard murmured complaints behind her and quite a few curses, but she couldn't care less because she was late. She had waited so long in front of the gates for her mom to pick her up that she had even contemplated running to the next town over just to watch the match. Thankfully their clunky truck had pulled up in front of her before she had gotten her running shoes out of her bag, though seeing as their truck wasn't exactly made for speed she might have gotten here faster if she had just ran the entire way.

"Sorry, excuse me, hey watch it I'm technically you're senpai!" she cried pushing past a disgruntled looking pair girls wearing jackets with Chidoriyama middle school emblazoned on the back. Several onlookers turned back to look at her with questioning gazes, but immediately glanced back towards the courts as the rows of seats in front of them burst into loud cheers.

Taking advantage of everyone's lapse in attention Yui pushed herself forward, jostling violently with several students before quickly apologizing and pushing forward once more. Panting and sweating she made her way to the front of the crowd and slammed her hands onto the railing terrified that if she didn't the audience would swallow her up again. It's the perfect spot to watch the Yukigaoka vs. Kitagawa Daiichi match, looking right over them and allowing Yui to see all aspects of the match from the Yukigaoka side. The shrill cry of a whistle made her look up towards the court in front of her and she watched intently as Kitagawa Daiichi served the ball, directly across from her their cheering squad burst into raucous applause.

"It's a good serve," Yui admitted to herself. The girl's form was clean and from the way the ball whistled through the air she knew it has a good amount of power behind it, but Yukiagaoka is far from deterred by the serve. Their libero was on the ball before the crowd could so much as cry out and sent it up with startling control. From there the entire team moved into their respective places with the well-coordinated movements that moved like clockwork, the entire team tensed and ready for the next movement.

"Are they really not considered a powerhouse?" Yui murmured to herself as she watched the tall brunette with a #3 emblazoned on her uniform spike the ball onto their opponent's court.

"Their movements are somewhat lacking, I'll admit that," she contemplated watching as Yukigaoka's players rotated, "but they play like a team that's been through a lot together and I can tell there's plenty of trust between all of them."

Subtly she glanced towards the score and was even more thankful that she had arrived because it seemed that the second set was already winding down.

"Sixteen to twenty-four," Yui found herself muttering in disbelief. "Yukigaoka's on a role this season."

"I know, right?" a girl next to her exclaimed, startling Yui. Bewildered Yui turned to her with a shriek, before trying to brush it off with an awkward cough, carefully scrutinizing the girl in front of her. She was nearly a head shorter than Yui, with light brown hair pulled into two messy pigtails and the front of her white shirt had "Yukigaoka Beauties" printed in bold, pink letters. She clutched two empty plastic bottles in her hands, but that's not what really caught Yui attention; it was the girl's smile.

It wasn't a smug expression for their teams almost win, no this was more like a full-blown beam. It was undeniably ecstatic, spreading so wide that Yui feared for the girl's cheeks. It didn't look as if she was standing up here cheering on her team, but down on the court already floating on the euphoria of a well-earned victory.

"We already took the first set," she exclaimed, tucking one of the bottles under her arm to flash Yui a peace sign. "This is our revenge game against Kitagawa Daiichi."

At this Yui couldn't help but puff out her cheeks, "Hey you can't say you've won 'til the very last minute, even if it is your match point! Even if it's just one measly point, it can definitely turn into a winning streak!"

"I know that," the girl countered, a slightly annoyed expression taking over her face, "but this year we're really strong! Look over there!"

Following the girl's finger, Yui glanced back to the court to see Yukigaoka's setter toss the ball into the air. The blonde girl's eyes are screwed up in concentration as the ball arched from her fingers tips, but for a moment the ball slipped, and from the girl's form and her look of utter horror Yui could tell that it's was a missed toss. Despite all that the setter still cries out a name.

"Shou-chan!"

Suddenly the entire gym seemed to freeze and all Yui could think was, "They're not going to make it, no one is even on that side of the court." It's basically impossible, no one has reflexes that face, it denies the laws of physics.

Yui has never been so amazed to be wrong.

Because Yukigaoka's #2 is flying.

She's nothing more than a blur of pink and white uniform with a shock of orange hair as she rocketed from one side of the court to the other, jumping higher than anyone her height should be able to. What was she 145 cm? 146? It didn't even seem to matter because she clears the net with her wild jump, hand flying to smack the ball down into the opposite court.

And for a moment the entire gym falls silent and watches as the orange haired girl crashes into the dividers with a wild exulted laugh.

And then the practically silent gym explodes with the sheer force of the noise that follows.

Officials rushed over to the fallen girl asking is she's alright while the referee announces the match over with a cross of his arms and the sounding of a shrill whistle. The stands around Yui burst into wild cheers, many of the girls hugging and squealing and Yui cried out once more, surprised as the smiley girl with pigtails hugged her ecstatically.

"We did it, Hinata-senpai did it," she wailed happily, locking Yui's waist in a death grip and Yui can't help but laugh along with her because even though she's not down there on the court or even part of this team, their happiness is just so infectious it makes you want to celebrate along with them.

That is before Yui's mind comes screeching to a halt.

"Wait did you just call that ginger Hinata-senpai? As in Hinata Shouyou?" Yui inquired loudly, feeling slightly guilty at breaking the girl's bubble of euphoria, but she needs an answer. Confusedly the girl looks up at her before reluctantly nodding her head in affirmative.

Yui's head snaps back to the court appraising the little wing spiker with much more focus. Short, orange hair, amazing reflexes and even more amazing jumping power, she definitely fits the rumors that have been going around. Yui watched as the other girls slap Hinata on the back practically singing praise for her as the said girl blushed, laughing and holding her teammates together in a group hug.

"Sorry it was nice meeting you, but I've got to go now," Yui excused herself already beginning to push her way back through the crowd, ignoring the girl's cries for her to wait.

Yui Michimiya was on a mission to save Karasuno's volleyball team after all, she didn't have time to waste.

"Um excuse me but are you with Yukigaoka?" Yui asked politely. The girl in question straightened abandoning the water bottle in her hands to scrutinize Yui cautiously before nodding.

"Would you mind calling Hinata Shouyou, I'd like to spea─" Yui continued gesturing to herself, before the girl abruptly cut her off.

"You're here to try and scout Shouyou-san aren't you?" the girl accused, eyes narrowed dangerously as she crossed her arms. "You aren't the only person who's tried you know, plenty of powerhouses have already asked and Shouyou-san has already turned them down, she already knows which high school she wants to go to."

Yui felt her heart sink at these words, if powerhouse schools had been turned down, what chance did Yui have? The girls' volleyball club at Karasuno was considered a joke; they didn't share the former glory that the boys' team did and had no famous coach to speak of, their members weren't particularly motivated to show up to practice either. In other words, their team was practically a nightmare for any player that aspired to become a professional athlete.

Pfft, as if that'd make Yui Michimiya give up. She was the upcoming captain of Karasuno's girls' volleyball team and even if said club was weak and had few achievements to speak of, she still loved that team and if the rumors were even close to true Hinata could be the girl to turn it around for them. After seeing her play, Yui was even more convinced.

"Please," she tried again, trying to keep her tone casual and polite. "My name's Yui Michimiya, I'm from Karasuno High School's girls' volleyball team. I just want to speak to Hinata-san, I won't harass her or anything, I swear."

"Karasuno, huh," the girl murmured, a bemused smile spreading on her face, "fine I'll let you talk to her. Wait here please, Michimiya-san was it?"

Before Yui could question the girl's sudden change of heart, she had already gathered up the water bottles and had sped around the corner. Confused, but ecstatic Yui opted to take the girl's advice and wait.

"Geez get it together Yui," she thought to herself, absentmindedly fiddling with the zipper to her jacket, "you're the senpai here not them."

"You really are from Karasuno!" Yui was abruptly pulled from her inner scolding by a pair of hands waving in her face. The small ginger was standing right in front of her sparkles practically coming to life around her, she had changed out of her uniform shirt and was now wearing a white t-shirt in its place with her varsity jacket slung over one shoulder, hair tied in a messy bun and a grin so wide it practically split her face in half.

"Er, y-yeah, Michimiya Yui," Yui stuttered unsure of what to do as the girl started firing random questions and praise in rapid succession. Spluttering, blushing and unable to get a word in Yui resorted to grabbing the girl firmly by her shoulders in hopes of containing her seemingly boundless energy.

"I-I'm s-so sorry, I didn't m-mean to ramble i-it's just you know─" Hinata's face has turned red with embarrassment her hands fluttered around awkwardly. Yui couldn't hold back her laughter at the sight causing the red hue on Hinata's face to reach her ears.

"No, no it's fine," Yui said gently squeezing the girl's shoulders, "you're just a lot more exuberant than the rumors made you out to be."

"Rumors?"

"You don't know?" Yui asked incredulously. Hinata shook her head, orange locks falling out of her bun to messily frame her face. "You're a pretty big deal in the high school circuit, bets are being made on what school you'll be going to."

She did not expect Hinata's face to turn that red.

"Wh-what? W-why would they do that? T-that's so embarrassing!"

"Actually I'm here to try and sway your decision towards Karasuno..." Yui said trailing off lightly as she glanced away from Hinata. The girl froze for a moment looking at Yui in bewildered shock before breaking out into fit of giggles.

"I-I'm sorry Michiya-san it's just you didn't have to come all this way," Hinata said in between giggles hands clutching at her side and Yui felt a boulder sink into her stomach. Hinata was going to tell her to buzz of wasn't she? After all the girl earlier said that Hinata had already picked a high school... Wait a second what had Hinata called her?

"Michimiya, my name's Michimiya," she corrected lightly though a frown was slowly making it's way onto her face.

"Ah sorry," Hinata apologized, her laughter abruptly dying down. "It's just you didn't need to come all this way, I already planned on going to Karasuno in the first place─"

"HearmeoutpleaseconsiderKaras─ wait what?" Yui froze for a moment not sure is she was hearing things correctly. Hinata broke into a grin once more as she rubbed the back of her head sheepishly.

"I already planned on going to Karasuno," she repeated a slight blush appearing on her cheeks. "I'm a big fan of the Little Giant, he was the reason I got into volleyball in the first place so I had always planned on going to Karasuno anyway."

"R-really?" Yui spluttered thinking it was too good to be true. "Even though our girl's team isn't all that strong?"

"Yeah I don't really mind," Hinata said with a sweet smile, spreading her arms wide. "I want to make a name for myself at the same school as the little giant! I don't really mind how I start!"

"A slightly flawed sense of thinking," Yui couldn't completely stop the thought from entering her head, but looking at Hinata's exuberant smile she couldn't help but think the girl would do brilliant anyway. From the short time Yui had spent with the girl she saw a spark in Hinata's eyes that she recognized from all the major contenders in tournaments, something determined and slightly disturbing in its focus, something that labelled her as a fighter. Definitely the kind of person Karasuno needed at the moment.

"Oi, Shou-chan!" both girls snapped to attention as a slightly annoyed voice broke through the silence. Yui looked over Hinata's head to see the same blonde setter from earlier jogging towards them, she had a sports bag slung over each shoulder and slightly miffed expression on her face. "The bus heading back to school is leaving soon, we've gotta go prepare for our match tomorrow."

"Coming, Sacchan!" Hinata cried as the girl briskly turned around with a content smile, hiking both bags up her shoulders. Hinata turned to follow before glancing back a Yui with another bright smile. "It was nice meeting you, Michimiya-senpai! I'll see you next year! Hey Sacchan let me carry my own bag!"

Before Yui had a chance to reply Hinata was already running off, trying to pry one of the bags off the other girl's shoulders.

"Hinata Shouyou, what an interesting girl."

[A/N] Aaaaand that's a wrap so whaddya think? I honestly had no intention of posting this, but the idea just kept nagging and nagging so I wrote out the first chapter and found myself thinking up a bunch of ideas so I decided to write a full-blown story. I guess I wanted to try making a fem!Hinata with a somewhat logical reason for being on the boy's team because I have a hard time picturing Hinata as a manager, but I also don't want to put her on the team for no reason especially when there is a girl's team for Karasuno so I'm going to take the long way around... if that makes any sense.

Reviews are much appreciated and constructive criticism welcome so please feel free!

Thanks so much for reading~