Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Juuban High Tennis ❯ Chapter 02: Selection ( Chapter 2 )

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Juuban High Tennis
By Blue Dreamer (freazer.com/perso/alandofdreams)

Chapter 02: Selection.

Serena was on the streets running again as she did not want to be late on the day of selection. She instinctually slowed down as she tuned into that alley where the previous day she bumped into that annoying 'Jerk'

The small alley was deserted and Serena sped up and turned into the street of her school only to bump into somebody... again. Both of them managed to keep their balance.

As she looked up, Serena could hope for worst luck ever

-"Are you plain dumb or don't you understand simple street rules Meatball Head" the man asked her.

This time Serena did not answer and walked past him

-"Now look who's got bad manners Meatball Head" the man laughed

-"It's no use excusing myself as you won't accept them" Serena voice trailed as she was walking away.

The young man watched as the girl entered her school.

'She's a Juubani girl ... That's amusing' he thought to himself and proceeded walking there himself.


Few minutes later

'That jerk got me late once again' Serena hurriedly changed into her sports uniform. She was the only one left in the girls' room as all the others were at the courts.

She managed to get into the main court where herds of females were probably surrounding Andrew so much that she could not see him. The boys were a little away from the crowd

-"I'll be in charge of training the boys" Andrew was telling the crowd "so my colleague Darien Chiba will be in charge of your section girls".

The girls were all giggling away but still Serena was unable to see either of them

-"However, we will divide you into your respective groups today itself. Girls now go with Darien; and the others with me" Andrew said firmly

While the girls were still hyper over their new coach, Serena managed to get hold of her friend Molly

-"I'm glad you're here" Serena started

-"And with this hunk" Molly winked

-"Haven't checked him out yet ... I just came in ... where is he" Serena asked her friend while looking around.

- "Right there Serena," Molly pointed towards the coach. Serena's face soon dropped as she saw the very familiar face.

-"Just my luck" Serena muttered to a confused Molly. Serena gave her friend a summarized version of her two meetings with Darien Shield.

-"Ok girls, before we get started, please tell me your names once again and your level of tennis" the man asked.

-"I'm Sandy and I've been playing for this team for five years now" the first girl said

-"My name is Ann and I am a beginner ... and a fast learner" she added

-"My name is Miranda and I am eager to learn" the girl said

-"My name is Beryl, captain of the team for the last two years" Beryl said in a seductive tone.

-"My name is Lydia and I've just come into this school. I am joining this team as there is no squash team here" she said

- "I'm Macy and I've only done one year of tennis so far ..." she simply said

- "I'm Vicky and I've been in the team for the last five years" Vicky said

-"I'm Sophia and this is my sister Patricia. We have been playing tennis for the last four years and we both enjoy it" Sophia said grinning as her sister pinched her arm discretely while whispering to her "You needed have presented me"

-"My name's Fran and I have never played tennis"

-"My name's Molly and I've just completed two years of tennis" Molly told

-"And that leaves Serena" the young man looked up to the last girl only to see "Hey Meatball Head... I you sure you're in the right team?"

The other girls laughed exception made of Molly while Serena was turning red

-"So Meatball, what's your level in tennis?" he asked her

-"My name's Serena and I am a novice in tennis" said trying to remain calm

-"And in street behavior as well" he laughed

-"You're here to teach us tennis and my parents have definitely not paid for a tennis coach to rattle about street behavior" Serena answered totally pissed of by his attitude.

Darien tested all twelve girls before stating:

-"I have dispatched the groups as follows: the beginner's group will consist of the following girls: Ann, Serena, Fran, Macy, Molly, Miranda and the advanced class will therefore consist of Sandy, Sophia, Patricia, Lydia, Vicky and the captain will remain Beryl for now. At any time I can decide to move you from one group to another" Darien said sternly

-"Why do I have the feeling that I'll never progress with him" Serena grumbled to a giggling Molly

-"Rules here are simple: you follow MY rules or you leave." Darien insisted on the "MY" while looking at Serena

-"There will be two sessions: in the morning before classes at 7:00 the advanced group will train. However, the beginners will have to be there to assist them by collecting the balls ..." he started

-"In the evening at 5:00 pm, the beginners will be coached and the advanced team players will be practicing matches" he said before asking "Any questions?"

As no one answered Darien Shield told the girls to be back in the evening after their classes. As the girls were going towards their changing room Darien pulled on one of Serena's pigtails causing her to stop.

-"What is it?" she snapped at him

-"I haven't finished with you Meatball Head," he smiled enjoying the irony of the situation. "I just want to make sure that you are capable of following rules"

-"Listen, it is bad enough that you're my coach but I'll manage that. However, I'm in no way obliged to bare you anywhere else, so please let me go" Serena managed to tell.

The school bell rang

-"Oh no, I cannot be late once again because of you" Serena grumbled and run towards the girls changing room.

The other girls were all coming out looking at Serena viciously. Molly came up to Serena and explained that Beryl told the girls that Serena was probably plotting to be in Darien's good books

-"I hate that guy" Serena shouted to the other girls

-"I suppose that's the reason you stayed on with him" Beryl answered back

-"I... Don't need to provide any explanations" Serena said and went inside the changing room.

-"I'm already going to hate the captain... that's a good start" Serena laughed to herself.