Bab 27: Chapter Twenty-Four: Kings Vs. Crows - FINALE!
Kiyoko could only stare at the commotion that she was currently witnessing. The third-year players on both of the courts were holding back their juniors in an attempt to stop them from lunging at one another and as Bodhi had so eloquently put it, 'slap you around, like Sheila would your mum', she hadn't the faintest clue what that meant, no doubt some vulgar term Australians used she gathered.
Despite not knowing what it meant Tanaka could tell when somebody was making fun of him or threatening him, and like any decent man, they especially could tell when something unkind was said about their mother.
"Shit!" Suga said aloud. (Love me a Suga swear)
Since this had been their third game in just under two hours, sweat was starting to accumulate among their bodies, and having lost the first two sets to Nekoma and Ubugawa, they also had to do penalty laps. Meaning they were sweating a lot and it was a pile of sweat droplets that caused Suga to lose traction and slip, letting go of Tanaka and not expecting it, Daichi and Asahi both fell to when Tanaka urged himself forward towards his goal.
Seeing they might come to blows over such a little thing Kiyoko made her way over to put a leash on the rabid second-year and get Bodhi to calm down. Only when she just started to get up, another girl appeared in Tanaka's path.
"Please stop! There's no need for violence!" Hana yelled. Tanaka, seeing a pretty girl in his path, immediately lost all of his aggression and backed down like a good little puppy.
"Uh, o-okay," Tanaka stuttered out. Completely forgetting what he was so mad about in the first place.
"Oi ya fuckwit! Don't go backin' down now!" Bodhi yelled, barely being constrained by his team's third year. The girl who had stood in front of him turned around effortlessly and even she could feel the chills run through the air when she began to speak.
"Bodhi Rhys," Hana said, freezing Bodhi in place.
"H-how-" Bodhi started before he was cut off by the girl, Kiyoko still didn't know the name of.
"How? You ask? Well, your mother and I were in correspondence when I was tutoring you and she said that if you ever got out of hand to use your middle name and that you would know the consequences for your actions," she stated, Bodhi was getting progressively paler as she went on.
Not only Bodhi but many of the boys on the court wore similar expressions, for they too knew the power of a mother calling you by your middle name.
Thank God she didn't go for a full name…all the males thought in sync.
Mother! Why do you forsake me like this! Bodhi thought. Seeing the glare in Hana's eyes he knew it was a lost cause and that no doubt his mother would be told about his poor behaviour. So, with considerable effort, he reigned in his emotions and looked towards his sensei.
"I apologize for my actions and will strive to be better in the future…please don't tell my mother!" Bodhi pleaded, whispering the last bit in her ear. But all he got in response was a knowing smirk that all women seemed to possess.
Bodhi Hamada was fucked three ways from Sunday. He knew it. But that would come later, for now, he had a match to finish, and finish he will.
He would admit Karasuno had a good team. However, nobody really stood out, but now that he thought it, don't they have more players? Where's that blue-haired guy and the ginger… GINGER!
"Hey! Where's the Ginger!? Isn't he on your team?" Bodhi asked Karasuno as a whole.
Daichi being the captain stepped up and answered his question. "Yeah…about that. They had to stay for remedial lessons. They should be here later though. Tanaka's sister is giving them a ride."
"Good, we'll be able to play at full strength later then. Though right now…I'll end it." Bodhi said and a chill washed over Karasuno's side. The eager grin on Bodhi's face daring them to challenge him, only enhanced the cold engulfing them.
Dread set in on Karasuno's side.
Isn't this only a practice game!? Why is he taking it so seriously! Suga yelled in his head.
T-this guy, he's the real deal! Tanaka thought. He had never come across somebody like this before. The air around him shimmered in anticipation for whatever was to come, and to be honest it scared him. Scared!? I ain't scared of this punk! But… the air suddenly burst from Bodhi as he began his service toss, Karasuno as a whole was late to get into position but may manage to get a hand on it.
*SMACK!*
As Bodhi's hand made contact with the ball it sailed towards the spot where Asahi stood. Bodhi had seen this guy as a weak point on receives, not because he wasn't good at them, but because he seemed anxious about something or another.
Asahi fumbled his way into a makeshift receive but broke as it wasn't steady and the ball crashed out of bounds, him being last touch made the score 21-15.
The eerie atmosphere didn't leave as Bodhi received the ball once more and set his sights on another target.
With Mizoguchi blowing the whistle, Bodhi tossed the ball up high, to most it wouldn't have seemed different, but to Oikawa who was in the back line currently could tell it was slightly higher than normal.
What are you planning Bo-chan? (Should Oikawa add Chan to his name? lemme know) Oikawa thought.
Oikawa having gotten used to Bodhi's Bodhiness, figured it was some sneaky plan of some sort but as he continued to watch his serve, he sweat dropped at seeing the result.
"SHIT!" Bodhi cried out. His hand barely made contact with the bottom of the ball high and towards the back of Karasuno's court. The serve itself was more akin to a sky-high underhand serve.
A shit one at that too.
Karasuno having a moment to calm down, quickly recovered from whatever Bodhi had done and Nishinoya who received it cleanly, proceeded to do an A-Pass to Suga who made his way to the net from the back.
Glancing at his surroundings he could see the eyes of all his teammates. Tanaka's were full of annoyance and anger, Asahi's had a defeated look to them, but something under the surface hinted at him not being satisfied with how he had played so far. Daichi the ever-reliable pillar of support and defense, had a steady gaze. His reliability shines through as an upperclassman.
Taking in the states of all his spikers, it felt like a no-brainer as to what to do.
"Daichi!" Suga yelled sending it to his fellow third-year and captain at a second tempo speed.
Daichi took a quick look at where Seijo had set themselves up and leapt up high, throwing his arm quickly through the air he made contact with the ball, going gently up and over the wall Seijo had set up, catching nearly everyone off guard.
You'd think after conceding a point in such a way and after the scene between Tanaka and Bodhi, you'd think they would try and blast one by to try and get the momentum to swing their way, but Daichi in his ever-level-headed style of play saw a gap in the defensive line.
The ball drifting slowly through the air, nearly made contact with the floor had it not been for the quick reactions of Seijo's Sentinel. Naoki had managed to barely slide his hand under the ball, but due to the weak hit, it didn't rise up high enough for another player to recover it, as evidenced by the ball slowly rolling away from his hand.
"Damn!" Naoki said through gritted teeth, he had it too! Just a little more strength or if he had lifted his hand up at just the right moment, somebody may have been able to do something with it.
"*Fwee!* Point Karasuno! 21-16! Karasuno serve!" Mizoguchi stated.
Karasuno let out a cheer at that. They hadn't expected it to go that way, but a point was a point!
"Tch! My bad, the toss got away from me," Bodhi said to his teammates.
"Don't worry about it, just calm down and get ready to receive," Matsukawa said from the net.
"Yeah, I got ya Matsu," Bodhi said, getting into position. Tuning out the noise from around him.
Nearby the rest of them got together.
"Did you feel that?" Kaneo asked.
"Yeah, we haven't seen everything he can do yet…have we?" Iwaizumi stated, believing it to be fact. The other's surrounding him nodded in agreement, staring at the blond-haired first year.
"…Did anyone else think that toss was on purpose?" Oikawa asked.
"Yep."
"Totally."
"No doubt."
"Wholeheartedly."
"Yeah, what a troublesome guy," Oikawa added.
That too got nods of agreement from his teammates, all of them getting into position after that.
*Fwee!*
Hearing the whistle Asahi, who had rotated to the back to serve, took a deep breath trying to gather himself and settle his nerves. How can the Ace feel this way!? I have to be a pillar of strength for this team! Steeling his resolve he sent the ball over, via an overhand serve.
Not being a difficult serve to receive, lacking in any real power or speed, Bodhi made a simple receive straight to Oikawa and like a well-oiled machine sent the ball over to his trusted partner and Ace.
Iwa not one to waste an opportunity crushed the ball past Kazuhito and Tanaka's two-man block with a line-shot.
"Oikawa! Send a good one over!" Bodhi cheered from beside him. The score now 22-16, was entering its final stages. And Oikawa being one of, if not the best, server on the team sent a scorcher over the net, straight towards Asahi who looked dejected as his serve was so easily picked up. Seeing the ball coming in at such speeds Asahi once more struggled to get into position in time but did so by the sheer skin of his teeth, but it veered way off course.
"Tanaka!"
Suga having needed to run towards where the ball went managed to get a set to Tanaka, but it was low and just short of where Tanaka began his approach.
"TAKE THIS PRETTY BOY!!!!" Tanaka yelled. Despite Bodhi not being one of the blockers he used the frustration he had towards the Maverick and channelled it into his spike. But it proved to be all for naught as Matsukawa killed his spike with little effort. His read blocks having gotten progressively better as the match went on meant he had Karasuno on lock and would be tough to get by as long as he was up front.
"Atta way Matsu!" Bodhi cheered from behind him.
"Mmm," Matsukawa simply hummed. Acknowledging his regards. "Oikawa, finish it."
Oikawa nodded toward Matsukawa. Karasuno while a strong opponent wasn't all that tough without Kageyama and the shrimp.
"Don't let them get another point! You guys can do this!" Coach Ukai said from the sideline. "Go hard until the end!"
Karasuno having heard their coach's words, their spirits were revived somewhat, but with all the plays that had happened up until this point, they just wanted the match to end.
*Fwee!*
"Game! 25-16 Seijo!" Mizoguchi announced. With a service ace from Oikawa and another serve and block via Matsukawa, Seijo clinched their third straight victory so far.
Both teams despite the bad blood that had seemed to develop early shook hands and thanked each other for the game.
Tanaka and Bodhi both lingered at the net front, staring into each others' eyes. But before one of them could speak a bouncy libero made their presence known.
"You're pretty good! Sorry about all that stuff during that match! Next time I'll receive all your hits!" Nishinoya proudly declared.
And like he wasn't even there in the first place he sped away, leaving a whirl of wind in his place.
"What a bloke…Anyhow sorry mate. It's never okay to insult a man's mum, sorry!" Bodhi stated bowing towards Tanaka.
Tanaka slightly taken aback at the quick apology from Bodhi, bowed as well. "I'm to blame too. A lot of stuff said in the heat of the moment ain't that right!" Tanaka said, laughing at the end.
And like they had never had a spat in the first place both of them shook hands once more.
"I'll win next time though!" Tanaka jeered.
"In your dreams mate!" Bodhi clapped back.
Both walked off the court towards their respective teams, preparing for the fourth match. Of which would happen after a short 15-minute break.
Up next, Aoba Johsai would be facing a team known for their powerful serves!
Ubugawa!
Meanwhile
"Big Sis Saeko! SLOW DOWN!" Hinata yelled. Pleading for the blonde girl to do the speed limit.
"Don't ya wanna make it there as fast as possible!?" Saeko yelled back.
"Yes but-" Hinata began before she sped up again.
"HERE WE GO!" Saeko cheered happily at the top of her lungs.
Kageyama was blissfully unaware of the current situation, having gone to sleep after having his milk. Dreams of volleyball and sets filling his head.
"PLEASE! SLOW DOWN!!!!"
"NEVER!! HAHAHAH!!!"
Author Note:
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