Angels

Chapter 1

All of the Seigaku regulars were on the tennis courts for practice with the exception of Inui. Tezuka was annoyed that Inui was late. Otherwise the regulars figured it was a normal day so they went about practice. Little did they know that Inui's absence was bringing about a change.

Inui was in the tennis club house having an important discussion with a familiar brunette with pigtails.

Inui asked, "Did you feel the change in the air?"

Sakuno replied, "Yes I did. I think that the change will happen soon."

Inui said, "I agree. We had better keep a close eye on them."

Sakuno turned at this comment and said, "Speaking of which, don't you have tennis practice?"

Inui gave Sakuno a quick glance then rushed out the door.

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As Inui approached the courts he saw something unexpected. The other 8 regulars who were practicing looked completely exhausted. Inui knew that the training program was intense, after all he had designed it, however they shouldn't be this exhausted after only a half an hour. When he saw that even Tezuka was gasping for breath, and he had failed to yell at him when he showed up late he became worried. Inui rushed to get Sakuno. When they came back they managed to convince the regulars to leave practice and follow them to the club house. After all they were in no shape to be practicing. As soon as they got to the club house Sakuno tired to get the regulars to lie down while Inui locked the door. A moment later all 8 regulars were unconscious on the floor or a bench.

Inui turned to Sakuno and said, "I am going to go tell coach Ryuzaki that the time has come. She will take care of getting them out of school today."

"Ok, I'll watch them and make sure the change goes well." Sakuno replied. Then with an amused expression she added, "Before you go I have a question. Out of curiosity who do you think will change first?"

Inui thought for a moment, and then answered, "Tezuka or Ryoma." Then he walked out the door and left Sakuno to watch over the unconscious tennis players.

Sakuno watched the boys sleep for about 10 minutes. She started to wonder if the change was really about to take place. Almost immediately after this thought the room was engulfed in a bright white light. She shielded her eyes to try and figure out who the light was coming from. When the light subsided she saw a figure hovering a little above the ground.

The figure, obviously shaken, then asked, "Sakuno, what is going on?"

Chapter 2