Day of Doubt (Prince of Tennis)



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Day of Doubt (Prince of Tennis)

By Haruka (haruka@ymail.com)

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Kamio felt like that fish in Finding Nemo that kept singing 'Just keep swimming' over and over to herself, only in his case it was 'Just keep smiling.' This was Tachibana's graduation, after all. It was a big deal for their captain.

Former captain.

Once again that punch-to-the-gut feeling hit him and he reeled inside. No more Tachibana watching over their team, guiding them, protecting them. No more beacon of leadership to shine in the forefront of Fudomine, a warning to all those who would treat others unjustly.

The burden was all on him now, as the new captain. He would never be able to fill Kippei's shoes, not even close. His hands on his knees began to tremble.

Then another hand laid itself over his and squeezed.

"We'll be fine, Akira," Shinji reassured him quietly, not taking his eyes off the stage. "You're the right man for the job, and we all know it."

Kamio relaxed and squeezed his teammate's hand back. When he turned back to watch Tachibana step up to the podium to give his speech as valedictorian, his smile was genuine.

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(2009)

Prompt: Prince of Tennis, Kamio/Shinji/Tachibana, graduation

Prince of Tennis belongs to Konomi Takeshi.

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[info]akinari

Awww...that was so sweet! I had always wondered what would happen to Fudomine once Tachibana left since he was 2 years older than everyone... Very nice piece!
Posted on Jul. 13th, 2009 04:03 pm (UTC) | | Thread | Reply

[info]haruka

Thank you! If you're interested in more PoT prompt fics, join the comm and post some. The place is overrun with fandoms I've no interest in. :(
Posted on Jul. 13th, 2009 11:00 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Reply

[info]iceshade

this is absolutely adorable. I love it. <3
Posted on Jul. 15th, 2009 01:59 am (UTC) | | Thread | Reply

[info]haruka

Aw, thank you! I just wish there were more PoT prompts -- I had to take this one from a post two months back in the comm. :(
Posted on Jul. 15th, 2009 02:00 am (UTC) | | Parent | Reply

[info]geebaby757

Nice. I've always wanted to see what the other Fudomine Regulars would do after Tachibana left. Just like I want to know what Akaya would do after all of the other Rikkai Regulars graduate. The poor thing is the only second year!
Posted on Jul. 18th, 2009 02:29 am (UTC) | | Thread | Reply

[info]haruka

I guess then Akaya will finally get his chance to be Captain. XD
Posted on Jul. 18th, 2009 02:59 am (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]geebaby757

And he won't be the "baby" of the team anymore.
Posted on Jul. 18th, 2009 03:14 am (UTC) | | Parent | Reply