Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN Prince Of Tennis or Kuroko no Basuke.

"Normal talking" - Considered Japanese

"Talking in different language" - Mainly English

Thoughts

(A/N: My notes or author's note.)
Chapter 1 ~ What am I really worth?

Ryoma's POV

A small figure was hugging his legs toward his chest, head in knees on the ground sobbing. Ryoma, the well known cocky kid, who never loses, was breaking down and crying. Whey did this turn out this way? Why sempai-tachi? Ryoma was crying silently and didn't notice his parents and cousins at his door, peaking in, wondering what was wrong.

-After the Nationals-

Ryoma was heading out of the stadium, since his teammates told him, he should rest up and then meet them at Kawamura's Sushi shop. So now Ryoma was standing outside of the stadium. Where she met the regulars of Rikkaidai and Hyoutei.

"Hey, brat! Hard to guess you actually won! No less from ore-sama's baby cousin." Said a very confident voice, which belonged to none other than Atobe Keigo.

"Whatever Monkey King." Even though Ryoma said it with a very bored voice, she had a genuine smile on her face. Yes Ryoma is a girl, but cross-dresses into a boy for many reasons. One main reason was to be able to bring the challenge out of many people, mainly strong males.

"Saa. That was a great game, Ryoma-chan." Said a feminine voice coming from behind Ryoma.

"I agree Seiichi-kun. Hope I can play both you and Genichiro-kun, again." Ryoma replied with a smile.

Yukimura and Sanada of Rikkaidai already knows Ryoma's secret, including the Rikkaidai regulars and Hyoutei Regulars. Well, Hyoutei regulars knowing Ryoma's secret was quite obvious, since Atobe and Ryoma met up quite often and Atobe's mouth sort of slipped and the Hyoutei regulars found out. The Rikkaidai regulars on the other hand, accidentally met up with Ryoma in the street courts in Tokyo hanging out with Hyoutei. This happened only a month before the Nationals and they became rather close after that.

"Ryoma-nee-san!" A boy a few years younger than Ryoma was running and shouting her. He had Hazel colored hair with dark brown eyes. And in those eyes there was a hint of hatred which was automatically caught by Ryoma.

"Riku-kun? What is it?" Ryoma said with full worry in her voice and her smile disappeared. Followed by the other regulars.

"Ryoma-nee-san *panting* take a look at this." And he held out a video camera set on a recording.

Ryoma took it from Riku and pressed the play button. The other regulars became curious and crowded around Ryoma looking over her shoulder.

*In the video*

Cheering started then, suddenly the video automatically skipped to where the Seigaku regulars were grouped together without Ryoma.

"Man! Never thought he would leave!" Momo said a very annoyed tone.

"But. But. Do think he is really gone?" asked Oishi, in a not so nervous tone.

"Echizen is 98.5% gone by now. 1% getting a drink and-" Inui stated, but was interrupted by Fuji.

"That is all we need to know Inui. Tezuka, when do we kick him off the team. I mean he has done enough, right?" Fuji said with his ever lasting smile.

Tezuka nodded and said with an ever stern face, "I planned to tell him, he should head for America, at the celebration party."

"Damn them!" Whispered Riku behind the camera.

"Hey, who's there!" Shouted Fuji with his eyes open. He must have heard Riku.

"Shit." Riku said quietly behind the camera and suddenly, the screen went blank, then two icons shouwed up saying: 'replay' or 'back to menu'.

*Back outside of the stadium - end of video*

There was silence as all the regulars of Hyoutei and Rikkaidai stood silent behind Ryoma, who was shaking ever so slightly, but still noticeable to all the regulars.

"T-thanks, Riku for sh-showing this to me. C-can I keep this?" Ryoma stuttered with an uneven tone, while looking at Riku. Who nodded and quietly dismissed himself.

There was once again silence. Most of the regulars were clenching their fists until their knuckles were white, hatred full in their eyes and shaking with anger.

"Ryo-" Atobe stopped when he saw Ryoma's face. She was trying to stop herself from crying, but failed tremendously, and pain was written all over her face.

"What did that mean!? Why did it become like this!? Why! Why?" Ryoma started to shout, cry, and pound on Atobe's chest. Suddenly, but slowly Ryoma started to lose strength in her legs and darkness surrounded her, still clenching on to the camera. The last thing she hears are shouts of her name.

Normal POV

The regulars of both rival teams shouted either 'Ryoma!' or 'Ryoma-chan!', when Ryoma suddenly lost conscience. Atobe picked her up and called his limo, which came quickly. All the regulars of both teams were still in the state of shock, but they all raced into Atobe's limo.

"Go to the nearest hoapital and make it quick!" Atobe told his driver, who nodded and drove off as soon as every regular got in.

The drive to the hospital was silent as most of the regulars were staring at Ryoma's tear stained face thinking the same thing. What the heck just happened? Is Seigaku really that heartless?

-At the hospital ~ After an hour-

All the regulars were in deep thought, even Jirou, who normally would be asleep was awake, as they waited for the doctor's report on how Ryoma was doing.

*Ahem*"Are any of you a relative of Echizen Ryoma's?" The doctor got the attention of all the 16 regulars.

"Yes, I am her cousin." Atobe stood up.

"About Ryoma's condition... she is fine, it is just a minor concussion because of an impact to her head. She needs a lot of rest. It seems she is very stressed and depressed from shock." The doctor told the regulars, more directly toward Atobe, but everyone heard it.

"Thank you, doctor." Atobe said to the doctor, who nodded and excused himself, but not before telling them, they can visit Ryoma.

Suddenly the doctor turns around, "By the way, Atobe-san, did you know about her condition?" The doctor asked Atobe as he raised an eye brow.

"Yes." Atobe said calmly, but can sense that the doctor's last statement made everyone waiting perk up their ears. What condition? What happened? All the regulars, besides Atobe, thought together.

Atobe on the other hand just sighed inwardly and thought, This is going to take a long time.
Author's Note

So... What do you think? I mean, this is not totally my idea, but I have been reading other fanfics that start out the same why, which is pretty much this way. The only problem is most don't finish, while others end it not-so-good-way. Sooooo... I thought I might give it a shot! Another reminder: I do not own this idea fully. I only own the continuation of this.

I have to say that right now is a busy time for me, sooo... I have work piling up instantly. This is a reminder: For all readers who read Free Wings; I plan to update around January 25 to 30. And for my new story: Coming Back to the Light; it will update about a week after I update Free Wings! Sorry readers for taking soooo long. Just wait a little longer! Sorry! Also thank you for everyone who is waiting for me to update! Thank You Sooooo Much! Love ya! (Though I don't think you want to hear that right? ^)

A short chat with the regulars: (All, well not all will talk)

Secret: Hey! What's up guys? I am talking to you readers about what the regulars think about this, so far... though I don't think Seigaku regulars are liking it a lot...

Atobe: Hmph! Who cares about Seigaku regulars!? They made ore-sama's cute baby cousin cry!

Momo: Hey! It wasn't us it was Author-san's fault!

Eiji: Nya! I can't believe I said all those horrible things about Ochibi! Wahhhhh! Oishi! *run to Oishi and tackle him*

Oishi: Maa. Maa... I am sure Author-san will make things better for us, right?

Eiji: Really? *Uses puppy dog eyes look and turns toward Secret*

Secret: Uhhhh... I don't know?

Eiji: Wahhhhh! Author-san is being a meanie! *tackles Oishi... again*

Secret: *Sigh*

Ryoma: *taps secret on the shoulder* Ne~ Since when was I a crybaby? Also, I never read anything about a bad condition I had... What is going on?

Secret: Eck! Aren't you supposed to be sleeping now!

Ryoma: ... I woke up already...

Secret: *Sigh* What am I working with?

Fuji & Yukimura: Saa... Your working with us... *evil glint in their eyes*

Secret: *shivers* What!?

Fuji: Why is Seigaku the evil one? Why not Hyoutei? Since Ryoma does call Atobe, Monkey King.

Atobe: Hey! Ore-sama is n- *gets ignored*

Yukimura: And why is Atobe the one to carry Ryoma?

Secret: Well... One because this is what I took from what I saw, plus it is not my idea, sooo... I can't change it. And second because Ahobe was the one near her.

Atobe: Ore-sama's name is Atobe! A-T-O-B-E, not Ahobe.

Secret: Ok, what ever you say AHobe.

Atobe: Hey-

Secret: Anyways, that is enough for today. See ya guys next time! Hope you enjoyed this chapter! Though I can say it is a little Clique... *whispers this part*

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