Next chapter is here :P I have officially decided to try and finish this story before September. Wish me luck :P

Also, I actually do feel really sorry for those people who wait up to two or three months for updates for this story. I offer you my humblest apologies.

Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN PRINCE OF TENNIS.

Chapter 10

Relaxing, Planning and Bonding

The next three days were mainly spent setting up camp and or just relaxing in general. Everyone got to spend the three days however they wanted to. Whether that be fishing by the creek, playing card games by the fire or just taking pictures of the scenery.

Although Seigaku hadn't brought much to do, Hyotei sure had. Atobe and his team had brought everything and anything you could possibly need to ever have fun outdoors.

Although the two teams had had endless chances to enjoy the change of scenery, the two captains had been busy making preparations of their own for the next two weeks. Well the two teams had relaxed the past three days, Atobe and Tezuka had sat at the edge of the clearing, busily preparing.

Preparing for what?

No one knew; Any attempt to approach the two, only resulted in the aproachee being shoo'ed away.

It was on the third night that the teams had spent together since Seigaku had arrived, when Tezuka and Atobe left their spot at the edge of the clearing and approached the two teams. Everyone was situated around the campfire, readily roasting hotdogs over the flames.

Needless to say, no one noticed either of the two.

That is, until Tezuka cleared his throat and Atobe made some haughty comment alone the lines of...

"Everyone listen to what Ore-sama has generously prepared!" Atobe exclaimed.

Many people rolled their eyes and some sighed in exasperation, but everyone eventually set down what they were doing to stare quizzically at the two captains.

Once Tezuka saw that everyone's attention was on him, he continued. "What Atobe is trying to say, is that since these trips are intended to strengthen the bond you have with your teammates, we have developed a schedule for the next week."

When he was met with nothing but shocked looks, and gaping mouths, Tezuka took this as a sign to keep talking.

"We have decided on multiple activities that we think should help you bond. These activities will go on until the third day before we have to leave. I will post the schedule up on the tree, beside the snack table. If you have any questions, please speak to your respective captains," He explained.

Tezuka walked over to the food table, pinning the piece of paper on the nearest tree. The minute he stepped away, the two teams practically swarmed towards the schedule, their eyes scanning it with curiosity and in some cases, disdain.

"Capture the Flag?" Gakuto exclaimed.

"Hey, there's also a scavenger hunt and an obstacle course!" Jirou jumped up and down in excitement. He was one of the few looking forward to the activities.

"Soccer?" Momo muttered in disbelief. Not many knew this, but he sucked at Soccer. Horribly.

"Canoe Racing sounds like fun," Eiji decided, unaware of the look of disdain that immediately crossed Ryoma features at the words 'Canoe Racing'.

"Ore-sama suggests that you finish your dinner and head to bed," Atobe spoke up from where he was watching the two teams. "We'll begin the first activity tomorrow at 10."

Within an hour, everyone had headed to bed, anxiously awaiting the arrival of morning.

A/N

I'm sure my readers will be please to know, that this story is now my main priority on Fanfiction. I intend on finishing this before September :P

Give my your opinions and please review!

Would you rather be on Eiji's, Inui's, Kaidoh's, Oishi's or Ryoma's team for capture the flag?