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"Pfew... I haven't trained out like this in quite some time." Celia said almost falling when she tried to seat on a wooden bench, panting heavily covered in sweat. She saw Leo handing a can of red bull which she gladly took, smiling and saying: "Thanks Leo."

"It's the least I can do... And I'm the one who should be thanking you... For deciding to go through all this to help me..." Leo replied taking a seat next to her, covered in sweat also and looked pretty tired.

"Well, I'm doing this for the others too you know, although it's true that you and Pikuna are the more obsessed ones over all this..."she said giggling opening the can and starting to drink.

"Hey, it's the last time me and that cat sister of mine can do this together, and because I want to settle our little score over the past years." Leo replied looking towards the inside gym of the school where they were a bit sad.

"Yup... I know... Inc told me... That's why I'm going to help you win... I'll make sure of that..." she said looking towards him with cute determination.

"I know you will... You're going to be the person I'll count on the most tomorrow." Leo said caressing her head which she leaned for more while her tail wagged a little, feeling very happy every time he praises her.

"Seeyaaa!!!" Pikuna yelled while she jumped and stroke the volley ball that come towards her with great force, her cat bell ringing with her movement, sending it over the net and towards the other side of the field. Landing she couldn't help but lean on her kneels panting heavily. Inc came towards her passing behind the net, kneeling near her and placed both his paws on her shoulders.

"Come on Piku... That's enough... At this rate you'll be too exhausted for tomorrow." he said looking worried. He knew she always took this seriously every year but this time she is overdoing it.

"He has a point, you know? Just relax, the way I see it you'll do just fine." Fema said cheering her up.

"I guess you guys are right... Sorry to make you worry... And thanks for letting us use you're school's gym... But trust me, you don't know how good Leo is at this." Pikuna replied between pants.

"It wasn't a big deal... Is he really that good?" Dashi asked while throwing a basketball making a perfect 3 points.

"For human standards... He really is... And he is known for being one of the best contestants in all the school... The same thing goes for our little fire kitty here." Inc replied petting Pikuna making her blush a little for the praise.

"Really now... Who would have thought? Well, I guess he isn't Alpha for nothing..." Fema replied wanting to see him tomorrow in action.

"Well, I know Leo is going to be a problem to begin with... But what also worries me is Cel... Being her first time she is going to be the most unpredictable one... And Leo even as we speak is training her... No doubt she's going to be the classes trump card." Pikuna said getting up with a worried look:"And not only that... She's going to be there tomorrow too..."

"She?" both Inc, Fema and Dashi asked simultaneously.

"This year things will be more heated than usual." Leo thought having Celia leaning on his shoulder resting with her eyes closed while he looked at a person who was standing on the other part of the gym practicing floorball, long blond hair swishing as soon as it swing the hockey stick hitting the ball towards the net.

The next day

"I'm done!!! Thanks for the meal!!!" both Leo and Pikuna said getting up from they're seats and leaving the room without exchanging a word to one another. Inc and Celia just stood there in silence, the Clerimon still having a slice of bread in her mouth looking towards where the two left, then looking at Inc sliding her head to one side cutely and a bit confused.

"I forgot to mention that they don't talk to each other before the event. Don't worry, it happens every year. It's like they're starting ritual." Inc explained casually still finishing his breakfast.

"Don't you think that's overdoing it? I mean, it's just a compet-", Celia started to say but was silenced by Inc who lunged himself on the table, placing a paw on her white snout.

"Shhhhht... Don't say that... If they hear you we are both doomed... They consider this thing like the meaning of life... Do you get it?" Inc said in a low and scared tone, something Celia never saw before from him. She just nodded 2 times to answer his question, then he left go of her muzzle sighing.

"If anything, Leo's been acting really weird ... He's been treating me so nicely and caring that it was so hard to believe at first... Is Pikuna any different on your part?" Celia asked smirking. Hearing this and seeing her expression Inc couldn't have helped but think: "Surely she couldn't know." then remembered what happened the night before.

Flashback

"So, how do I look?", Pikuna asked smiling while turning around for her mate wearing the attire for this year's sports event. The sports wear consisted of a white Tshirt that was made in such a way that the fabric seemed to accommodate on her making her breasts and the other traits of her body more relevant. The neck of the shirt was of a dark blue color, with a big line of the same color made on the right part of the shirt that went from up to down, having the school's *M* signature placed in the middle of the line surrounded by its circle and on her back, her class and number were written. The other part consisted of a pair of short sport bloomers of a dark blue color to match the one of the shirt, with an white *M* signature on the right side of them, with a hole made especially for her tail. Just like the shirt, the bloomers made the traits of her body more relevant.

_"Who in the world even thought of such a thing?"_Inc thought while sitting on Pikuna's bed looking in disbelief at what her and every other girl at school must wear the next day.

At the school's Director Office

"Sir, I wanted to inform you that every female student has received this year's sports competition uniform." one of the secretary said to Ragna who replied: "Excellent! Good job on that. "

"You made them quite... unique... Sir", she pointed out.

"Aren't they? After all, it would be a waste for the young females to be too confined. Oh, how good is it to be young!!! " Ragna replied laughing a little.

Back in Pikuna's room

"Although I may have a small guess." Inc thought.

"I was expecting more than just staring, you know?" Pikuna said looking disappointed.

"You got it wrong. I like it, it's just that I never thought I would get the chance of seeing something like this in real life, let alone this city." Inc replied.

"So, does that mean that I look cute in it?" she asked bringing her paws under her back while leaning her body forward smiling cutely. Inc made 5 small fire stars with his powers sending them around her saying: "Five stars baby... Five stars."

Giggling she went towards him and sat on his lap saying: "Glad to know I'm worth that much."

"So every girl has to wear this tomorrow?" Inc asked curious.

"Yup, that's what I heard. Hope you aren't going to look at the other girls all day." Pikuna said looking at him serious.

"O-of course not. W-what makes you think that???" Inc said unsettled.

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah... Why would I? I have my cute kitty to look at all day." Inc replied making her giggle and nuzzling him while he thought: "That was a close on. How does she expect me tomorrow to not notice the other girls? It's like torture."

"I'll take your word on that. I'll be counting on you a lot tomorrow Incy."

"No surprise there seeing all the training you put me through this past week."

"I know, but would it console you to know that you will get a prize if everything goes well tomorrow?" Pikuna said seductively running her index finger in a circle on his chest.

"Prize?" Inc asked a bit unsecure if he wanted to know or not.

"Yeah... Me... Dressed like this... All-yours-to-explore." she replied saying the last sentence whispering it near his ear.

"Explore?!" Inc exclaimed taken by surprise where Pikuna only smiled cutely and nodded replying: "Everywhere you desire."

Time return

"But it's still Celia we are talking about.", Inc thought then replied: "Y-Yeah... Something like that." the phrase Pikuna said still ringing in his mind.

"You don't say." Celia said giggling.

"Yeah... She knows..." Inc thought hearing the response wondering how does she do that every time without them noticing.

"Well... They are counting on us... So I guess when we reach school we are going to be rivals." Celia said getting up stretching a little feeling the pain from all these days.

"That's right... You and me especially since we are they're right hand."Inc replied.

"I'm kinda nervous... You usually are one that excels in everything... It's going to be hard keeping up the pace."

"That's what I thought too. But it's the other way around." Inc thought remembering how Celia finished the Hippogriffomon and Ildwor like they were nothing.

"Come on guys... We're going to be late!!!" both Leo and Pikuna said loud in unison.

"Coming!!!" Celia replied then went towards to Inc bringing her right paw forward: "Rivals or no rivals, good luck for today Inc."

"You too Celia. No hard feelings on who wins, right?", Inc said getting up and shook hands with her smiling then he felt her dragging him towards her in a tight hug saying cheerfully: "Of course not! Let's go out there and have some fun!"

"Sure." he replied not surprised of the situation. Celia will always be Celia.

At school

"Welcome everyone to this year's Marconi annual sports competition, everyone's favorite event in any school year!" Sebastian announced making every spectator present yell and clap they're hands.

"That's right. Get ready to feel the burn!!!" Francesca yelled confidently.

"Hey, don't overreact too much." Bastet whispered to Francesca.

"But it was all always one of my dreams being an announcer and commentator." Francesca replied cheerfully acting like a child.

"We first would like to thank our Vice President Ragna who invited us as special guests and commentators. For those who don't know, my name's Ignis Johnson alongside Bastet, Francesca and Sebastian Johnson, tamers and respective Digimon partners of D.W.O.S."Ignis said earning yet again applause from the crowd.

"This year will be more special and more packed with action than the others. Not only will the students From Marconi participate, but also there will be other guest classes from other schools who will be with us today, respectively from Fermi and Nani high school." Bastet continued.

"Today we will start with our eldest students, from 4th and 5th grade respectively from every school. Once we will introduce every class we will explain the main rules for the event. So let's get started! Starting off with class..." Sebastian said.

Class 5C boy's lockroom

"So Leo, I heard that your parents are going to be the commentators this year." one of Leo's classmates said to him.

"Yeah, they were invited as special guests. It was Ragna's idea." Leo replied while tying his snickers. He and the other male students had the same model attire as the girls, only that their were normal shirts and the trunks went to their knees. Their class had although the color green and not blue as Pikuna's class had.

"I heard they have quite the fans. Not surprised since they are like the heroes of this city.", Lowe said.

"Yeah... But trust me... Staying with them in the same house doesn't make you see them like that."Leo said smirking.

Class 4s girl's lockroom

"What were the moderators of this event thinking when they made this uniform? It's embarrassing, don't you think Pikuna? " a classmate of Pikuna, a Minervamon said standing next to her while changing.

"Really? I actually find it very comfortable, and I think it's cute." Pikuna replied putting on the uniform T shirt, making her cat bell ringing for a moment.

"I think you're the only one that doesn't complain."

"Of course, since she wants to show off to her boyfriend."one of the others classmates teased her making her blush.

"T-That's not true. Ok, maybe it is a little true, but I'm not the only one that likes it.", she replied.

"Like who?" many of the girls asked curios. Pikuna wanted to reply but the yelling in the corridor that was about to start answered the question itself.

"Leo! Leo! Don't I look cute in this uniform? " a voice could be heard from outside.

"Celia! You idiot! Don't budge in the guy's locker room like that."

"Awww!!! But I just wanted you to look at me."

"See?" Pikuna said giggling while the other girls looked at each other confused.

Outside in the corridor.

"I would have seen you in a few moments anyway. Would it have cost you so much to wait a little longer?" Leo said to Celia looking quite angry.

"Sorry." Celia said looking down, the expression she had was so cute and innocent, and the uniform was just too much that he couldn't help but sigh and say: "Just don't do it again, alright?

"So, do I look cute or not?" she said smiling like nothing never happened.

"Where you even listening?!" Leo yelled at her.

"I just thought you would like it since you said you like my body and all." Celia replied simply.

"You!" Leo said in a low tone his right eyebrow twitching: "Go back into your damn locker!" Leo said dashing towards her making her retreat and run towards the girl's lockroom saying: "You don't have to over react like that every time!"

"If this continues I'm going to have white hair earlier than I thought." Leo said to himself while going the other way around to the drink machine to buy something since he was there. While turning left at one point he bumped up into someone.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean too." Leo apologized immediately not even looking at first who it was.

"No, it was my fault; I'm sorry." the person replied, a girl for sure because of the voice bowing down apologetically.

"Hey, no need to be so formal. Come on, rise up, will ya? " Leo said a bit taken aback.

"O-ok." the girl replied raising and looking up at him. She was a cat Digimon, just like Pikuna. She had green fur, long violet hair, the end of her tail that interestingly enough it had its tip in the shape of a flower, with blue eyes. The uniform her class was wearing matched her hair perfectly being of the same color. Noticing who he was she looked a bit surprised then said shyly:"Yo-You're Leonardo Johnson, aren't you? "

"You can call me Leo." he replied smiling.

"I-I heard a lot about you in school. Especially how good you are in the sports competition every year." she said still acting very shy.

"Didn't know voice reached out that much about me. Say, what's your name? I haven't seen you till now in all these years."

"Oh. It's H-Ha-Ha" she mumbled not being able to say her name.

"Hey Hana! What are you doing? Come on, it's our classes turn to be presented. " a voice said that Leo recognized on the spot.

"Hey Aura. Fancy meeting you here." Leo greeted her who came near them.

"Same thing goes to you. What are you doing here anyway?" Aura asked him.

"I bumped up into her by accident." looking towards Hana and smiling said: "So I guess your name is Hana then?"

She only nodded once while Aura petted her saying: "You have to forgive her. She is really shy." making her blush a lot.

"You don't have to say it that specifically." Hana said to Aura embarrassed making them both laugh.

"If only someone I know would take some of your shyness. That would be something." Leo said making Aura laugh getting what he meant.

"I don't know if it would work anyway. Well, we have to go. Good luck for today Leo, it's not only Pikuna you will need to worry about today." she said looking serious.

"Thanks for the little warning. Good luck you two." Leo said to them, both thanking them and left towards the biggest sport field of the school. While they left Leo brought up his digivice and scanned Hana, saying to himself sounding serious: "I knew it."

At the main event

"Now it's time to present the last classes. Coming up next we have class 4C, the last year class winner!" Francesca said excitedly while Pikuna, Inc and her classmates entered the field receiving applause from everyone.

"That's right folks. This class made an incredible comeback against the last champion class who will surely try to have their revenge. And all this was thanks to one student, your fan favorite, Pikuna Johnson! " Bastet said making every male from classes and audience shout loud at the mention of her name, Pikuna gladly greeting everyone waving both her paws.

"Yeah, I can't look at any other girl but she can great all her fans. That sure seems fair." Inc said a bit annoyed.

"Someone sure seems to be jealous." one of Inc's classmates said making him reply: "Oh shut up!"

"And now our last class, a class that has always given a show to remember, the main rival of class 4C, ladies and gentleman, I give you class 5C!", Sebastian said, the audience applauding nonstop while Leo, Celia and the others entered, Leo and Pikuna giving each other a cold glare.

"This class almost managed to win last year, but 4C took the victory at the last moment with a fierce battle between both classes mains. I give you 5C's Leo Johnson." Ignis said while Leo raised his hand saluting everyone, receiving as many cheers as Pikuna.

"And not only that. This year we have 3 new additions to the team in class 5C. I wonder how will this turn the events." Francesca continued.

"I'm so happy to be alive in this moment." Giacomo said to Leo while looking at every girl he could find with tears of joy.

"Sure you are." Leo replied seeing also Fema and Dashi as guest students from Nani high school.

"Now that every class has arrived, let me explain the main rules for Digimon contestants. To be fair against human students, Digimon are strictly forbidden to use their powers, strength, wings or every other additional special ability it can have. If not doing so, he will be automatically disqualified. In every sport available today only the respective team or person of each class that has signed up specifically can participate. There can be exceptions only if certain circumstances occur. Also, the Digimon must have allowed conformation to be able to participate. Now, since that has been explained, it's time to start the event. Me, together with my colleagues will split so that will comment every match that will take place the best way we can. May the best man or Digimon win!!!" Sebastian said making everyone present applaud and cheer. Both Leo, Pikuna, Celia and Inc looked at each other seriously, both brother and sister thinking the same thing: "There's no way I'm going to lose to you."

"Greetings again everyone! This is Francesca Johnson speaking and I'm happy to start up with the first round. I'll be your commentator for the match between Class 4C and 5C. And what better sport to start with than Volleyball." Francesca said finding herself and everyone else in one of the inside volley ball fields of the school. Pikuna looked over her rivals field and as she expected Celia was part of the classes Volleyball team.

_"I'm sure she never played before till now. But how much could Leo have taught her to add her in the team?"_Pikuna thought not knowing what to expect in the least.

"You should relax. Volleyball is one of your forte." Inc said being side by side her who was so deep in thought that he didn't notice him standing there.

"I know. But for some reason seeing her there makes me feel unease." she replied.

"I'm pretty sure she isn't a copycat in sports also." Inc joked trying to make her relax.

"Who knows? I'm expecting everything." she replied then went taking her position on the field, being area 6. Inc sighed knowing that she would end up being like this today.

"For those who don't know every challenge during this day will give to every class a certain amount of points that summed will determine which will come out victorious. Since this is only a match between 2 classes, points will be assigned only to the victors, so this could lead to a troublesome start for the loosing class.", Francesca continued explaining the main rules while Leo went towards to Celia saying: "Ready for the first match? "

"I'm actually kind of nervous." she admitted looking a bit insecure.

"You don't need to be. Don't worry, you just to need to do what I taught you and everything will go fine." Leo said petting her getting death glares from his classmates that were watching from the back.

"She wasn't kidding when she said he acted so nice to her. He must be desperate."_Inc thought seeing the little the scene then remembered again what happened with Pikuna last night: _"Not like she's any different."

"Now that every team member has taken its place on the field. It's time to start the match. The first serve goes to class 4C. I don't know you guys, but I'm pretty excited to see what these two classes are about to show us." Francesca said excitedly followed by the spectators cheers.

"Geez mom." Leo said feeling a bit embarrassed hearing how she seems so hyped up to all this. He had the same position as Pikuna had, area 6, Celia had area 2, while Inc on the other side was area 1, meaning he was the one to give the first serve. As soon as the arbiter gave the first whistle Inc raised the ball giving it strong strike sending it towards the other field, Leo saying "Mine!" prepared in a bagher position going a bit forward so he could hit it upward saying: "Emily, all yours!"

"On it!" the Renamon said waiting for it then passed it towards Lowe who jumped and hit it saying: "Lock'n'load!" sending it over the net but Pikuna with good reflexes managed to catch it with a bagher also passing it to one of her classmates on the left.

"Nice catch." Lowe admitted.

"Why the hell are you complimenting her for?!" Leo yelled.

The other passed it towards the one at the right being the Minervamon who send it on the other side towards the area 1 of Leo's team being Giacomo, who managed to keep it safe and passed it to Leo who immediately passed it to Celia. She jumped knowing he was going to give it to her, giving such a strong hit towards Pikuna that she didn't even have time to react not being able to save it, leaving her and the others in disbelief as the ball hit the ground while Leo grinned saying in a low tone: "Good girl."

"And......... the first point goes to class 5C thanks to Celia with a spectacular and precise smash. Don't know if she's a natural or if it was plain all beginners luck but in any case it left even 4C's ace unable to do a thing." Francesca started saying then continued surprised herself of how the first point turned out.

"I did it! I did it!" Celia exclaimed cheerfully hugging Emily.

"Great job Celia! " Emily replied who both jumped happily.

"Hey... Calm down... It's only the first point... Right Leo? " Max said only to see him with teary eyes and saying emotionally while looking at Celia: "I've never been so proud!"

"He's not with us, that's for sure." Lowe said.

"Remind me why did we accept to take a part in all this?" Max asked in his serious and bored way.

"Because each student must play at least in one sport and obviously for the girls in their attire... Props for innovation if I do say so myself.", Lowe replied making Max slap his forehead saying: "Sometimes I wonder if you even realize what comes out of that good for nothing mouth of yours."

"What's the matter Piku? You seem awfully crossed." Leo said loud so she could hear him making her lose her temper a bit saying: "I'm going to make you eat those words... Literally."

"Don't worry Piku... They got lucky." one of her classmates said trying to calm her down.

"She's right... Come on love... Up and at them." Inc continued.

"Class 5C is changing its position, with Celia given the serve for the next rally. She has started the match splendidly. Let's just hope she continues to go on like that." Francesca said.

Leo looked towards Celia while he took his position, seeing her ready bouncing the ball a few times with a determined expression.

"She can take things really seriously when she wants to." he thought smiling happy to see all the training he put her through was paying off.

Given the signal by the arbiter, Celia raised the ball elegantly giving a strong strike that passed Pikuna who did not even flinch going towards Inc, who saved it easy passing it in front to a classmate in position 3. At the same time Pikuna already took action and jumped while the classmate passed it to her without a word as soon as he got possession of it. With a yell she gave a strike so fast towards Leo that he received it directly in his face making him fall down from the impact seeing stars.

"And the point goes to class 4C with a comeback from Pikuna who got back on track. It looks though that class 5C lost its captain due to it." Francesca said while looking at Leo.

"Who's the crossed one now? Pikuna said smirking.

"Was that really necessary?" Celia asked giving her a mean look.

"What? He started it." she replied like a little kid while Inc thought: "And we are still at the second rally of the game."

"Leo, are you okay?" Celia said kneeling near him looking worried.

"Is it morning already?" Leo replied in a goofy way not connected to his mind seeing all blurry.

"Quick. How many cute white dragonesses can you see?" she asked soon after.

"Uhm.... 8?" Leo replied truthfully.

"Well.. He did recognize me being cute. That's still a good thing. " Celia said cheerfully to the others making Max say annoyed: "How's that any help?!"

"Was just trying to be positive... But you're right... If he doesn't recover, we are toast... We need him if we want to stand a chance against Pikuna otherwise will lose. " she said making Leo get up as soon as he heard that :"Like hell!!!", grabbing Celia's tail by accident making her give a cute moan and blush while all the others said surprised: "So Fast!"

"Oops, sorry about that." Leo said letting it go.

"It-It's okay." she said in a low tone making a sigh of relief.

"That's it sis!!! Time I teach you today who's still the tamer around here!!! "L eo said yelling towards her, seeing her turn her head to a side with her eyes closed making a small:"Hmph!" irritating him even more.

"This is going to be a looooooong day.... I can already tell." Inc thought shaking his head.

"Now now... There's no need to get so worked up. " Celia said placing one paw on his shoulder and the other on his arm.

"You're kidding me? I think someone should show her what happens when you are being too cocky." he replied while getting up passing the ball back to Pikuna's team for the third rally.

"But even so.", she replied looking a bit worried, wishing he would have more fun than thinking too much on this rivalry.

"Dashi!!! " one of his team mates said passing him the basket ball then made an impressive spin dribble passing one of the defenders from the opposite team then jumped throwing it scoring safely 2 points.

"Guest team, Class 4A from Nani just brought home another 2 points which takes them in lead for 42 to 40 versus class 4B from Marconi with the end of the second quarter. This match has been very tight so far, each team showing off great strategy in terms of defense and offense." Innis said.

Dashi took a seat on one of the benches to relax a bit, using a towel to dry himself a little from the sweat.

"He wasn't lying when he said you're good when it comes to sports. And you really resemble her in a way. " he heard someone say making him jump a little moving the towel away so he could see who it was. It's the first time he saw her officially, but he kind of guessed who she was.

"Thanks. I assume you're referring to Leo.", he replied while looking at her, finding her eyes to be really unique by human standards.

"Correct. It's nice to finally meet you Dashi.", she said giving him a small kiss on the cheek making him blush and reply: "W-what was that for?! "

"Aw... You really do react embarrassed to that... That's really cute.", she said giggling while leaning her head on his shoulder making the situation for him seem a little awkward. He also noticed that others of both teams were watching him.

"Ehm. ", he muttered in confusion not knowing how to react but Aura replied: "Thanks for helping out the others a few months ago. Both Leo and Pikuna seem to get in trouble all the time. Ever since those two met from the first second."

"I know what you mean. The situation was getting pretty bad at one point but we managed with some extra help. So... Aura, right?"

"Pretty obvious by now, don't you think? "She replied smiling towards him.

"What do you mean by the first second? "He asked curious.

"What it actually says. Admittedly, it hasn't been a nice experience for him to become a tamer under those circumstances." she said looking a bit sad.

"I see." he replied noticing from her answer that what happens was a bit more personal.

"Say... Where's your girlfriend? I've been looking around for a cute Inc Rule 63 version but didn't see her anywhere... She shouldn't be that hard to spot" she said out of the blue making him react immediately: "She's not my girlfriend!!!"

"Yeah yeah... That's what they all say... You and Leo ought to take example from Inc. Those 2 dragonesses may start to lose interest in you at one point if you guys continue like this. "She said sounding very full of herself.

"Leo sure has the collection of some of the most interesting girls." Dashi thought while getting to know Aura but he realized he wasn't that different in the endif he took how Fema acts at times_._

"She's in the other team playing volley at the moment. You'll get the chance to see her after we finish our match if you want." he replied.

"You bet. I want to see how this uniform looks on her. I've heard she has one hell of a body.", she said cheerfully making him blush by how random the phrase seemed, from a girl no less, but he did kind of guessed who was the one that told her that.

"How is that she is a Clerimon is still a mystery." he thought then replied truthfully: "I guess... When you put it that way."

"Aren't you the lucky guy." she said patting his arm with her shoulder two times.

"I think the best question would be: Lucky or cursed?" he replied making Aura laugh hard while he looked a bit confused, not expecting her to find it that funny.

"You and Leo are so alike... He said the same thing once." she said still giggling.

"I'll be honest and say I'm not surprised in the least... Say, how come you choose to be in the basket team for today? " he asked since she was the only one among both teams.

"Why? Is it weird for a girl to be playing basketball? " she asked innocently.

"No, I didn't mean it like that. But you're basically the only girl right now so..." he said but was interrupted by the break finishing meaning that both had to return to their respective teams.

"Time sure flies... Too bad... I was starting to enjoy our little chat." she said while getting up stretching herself.

_"Childhood friend huh? No wonder Celia got jealous back then. "_he thought while seeing her futures because of the uniform. She said about Fema but she wasn't far away neither.

"Well, me and the others were going to meet after the first match while the other classes take our places if you want to join us." Dashi replied getting up also.

"Yeah... I already know about it... I think it's a good idea... Well... Good luck Dashi." she said cheerfully giving him playful punch on his chest.

"Good luck to you too... You'll need it." he said confidently only to hear her say: "We shall see."

"Breaks over... And our teams are ready to go on with the other half of the match. Even though it's a very small gap, class 4A are leading by two points versus our home team, Class 4B. I can see some changes done in 4B, Aura Danzi, the only girl in this match is entering the game!" Ignis said making the crowd cheer one while Aura waved with her hand saluting everyone.

"I heard of her, Pikuna and Celia having fans but this is ridiculous." Dashi thought knowing also that Aura has been attending this school only for a short time: "But I'm curious though to see what she can do."

"The start of the third quarter will be done by 4A, being the ones to have lost the jump ball. This could be they're chance to get in even more advantage if they play it carefully", Ignis said while both teams where taking their place.

"Guess I'm about to find out." he thought waiting for the referee to give the consent to start. The whistle was given and one of Dashi's team mates past it to another till at one point he received and found himself in front of Aura that blocked his way. He tried to dribble her in such a way that he could fool her, but was stunned to see that she read his move in an instant stealing it from him gracefully, the moment seeming to go in slow motion while she side passed him smiling and winking, the end of her long blond hair caressing his right cheek slightly while he just stood motionless not believing what just happened.

"What a steal folks!!! Not even a minute in the game and this girl is already pressing on like no tomorrow." Ignis exclaimed seeing Aura dribble the other players easily scoring two points for her team bringing the score to a tide.

"You've got to be kidding me!!!" Dashi exclaimed speechless.

Celia dashed herself on the ground with her right paw forward trying to save the ball but failed seeing it hit the ground from so little distance to where she was.

"And Class 4C managed to score another point bringing themselves the victory. It seemed bad at first for them seeing how 5C had the match point a few moments a go. But they managed to recover splendidly. As expected from the school's best volley team. Their adversaries though deserve the same respect. They faced 4C head up not letting them take this victory easily. Surely they won't disappoint in the continuing matches." Francesca said while the crowd applauded.

Being they're first match, everyone never expected to feel this tired already because how much they gave in the game. Leo helped his poor Digimon get up from the ground saying: "That's enough Celia. When I said to take it seriously I didn't mean to the point where you hurt yourself. Are you alright?"

"I'm sorry... We were almost winning a few moments a go and now we lost... If only I played better in these last minutes. " Celia said sadly not looking towards him feeling that she had let him down.

"Cheer up, will ya? People like you should be the ones that keep the team alive, not the other way around. And... Who cares if we lost? As long as I'm concerned you did even too much... To be honest I wasn't even thinking of winning this match even less expecting to come so close to winning." Leo said not stressed by the situation in the least. He looked like the most relaxed one among all.

"But if you didn't want to win then what..." Celia said confused not understanding anymore what he wanted till he saw him smirking looking towards Pikuna saying: "Look closely. "

Turning to look towards her, she didn't seem that overjoyed like the rest of her team was. Actually, she seemed very down.

"What's with her?" Celia asked a bit surprised at this.

"This year I decided to take a more different approach, mentally. Volleyball is her best where she always feels secure. However, if you manage to take that feeling away here... " he replied.

"Then you demoralize her a little." Celia continued getting where he was going at.

"Didn't think it would have worked though. Good job on that."

"I kind of feel sorry now."

"Never feel sorry for the enemy! Come on... This was just the first match... We still got a lot to go." he said placing a hand on her shoulder firmly then she nodded.

"What are they talking about?" Max asked seeing those two standing there for a little while.

"I only know that I would want to be in his place right now." Lowe replied. "Forget I asked." he said making Emily giggle replying: "Come on... They're just acting like any couple."

As soon as she said that both Leo and Celia gave each other a brofist yelling: "Let's get'em!"

"You were saying?" Max said to the Renamon who didn't reply taking back what she just said.

"If anything they still have a lot of positivity even though we lost." Lowe said.

"Well, I kept my part of the bargain. One game so that I don't hear complaints." Max said in his usual way starting to leave the field.

"Hey Max! Thanks a lot man... You've been a great help." Leo said.

"If you say so." he replied simply not turning back to look at him.

"Is he always this antisocial?" Emily asked Lowe.

"Nah... He's actually a nice guy once he opens up to you." he replied.

"The question is when?" Leo said.

Before every player left the field everyone shook hands which each other respectively. When it was Leo and Pikuna's turn, he could feel the tense in her paw quite easily but admittedly he said: "Nice match sis... After 4 years I still can't surpass you at this sport."

"Thanks." she said non to enthusiastic looking away then added: "Looks like this year you're as serious as ever."

"It's the last year I can face my rival. And I also made the challenge that I can tame her till the end of the day. Can't back off now can I?" he replied making Pikuna giggle even though she tried not to.

"You shouldn't take on things you can't handle. I'm sure you'll amuse me more today, onii-Chan!" she said teasing him at the end.

"You'll be surprised. Actually, what am I saying? You already are... Don't let her scare you too much... Well, see you in a few minutes. " he said petting her head two times then started leaving but stopped by her grabbing his hand with her paw saying: "Don't feel too comfortable just because you have her around now."

"Whatever you say sis." he said before leaving and going to another member of her team.

"I'll be honest and say that I'm glad this is the last year where I get to see you two acting like kids" Inc said approaching her as soon as Leo left.

"How did he manage to train her so well in just a short time?! It's like she's been playing all her life!" she replied completely ignoring his statement.

"And selfish also." he added in his mind then replied: "I'm really not surprised in the least."

"Why's that?" she asked.

"Because she is the type that would go far and end for the person she likes, and Leo knows that and kind of took advantage of it."

"And it's working too."

"I wouldn't worry... Surely she can't be this good in every sport they chose to do today. And we are winning now so who cares? "

"Don't speak to soon... We all know how far she would go to please him... And Leo is no pushover either... Volley may not be his best, but in other sport his hard to keep up with. And also... ", she said sounding really worried but stopped when she felt Inc place a paw on her head caressing her while saying: "And also you should just relax and loosen up. You take everything too seriously. "

"W-well... I... I", Pikuna started to reply blushing and embarrassed since he did that in front of everyone.

"It's the last year where you and him can do this kind of thing... You should just worry about having fun. ", he said.

"You're wrong Incy... I am having fun... In my own way... The same goes for Leo... I know it may not seem like it but it's a thing only me and him can feel so we know what it's like." she replied smiling leaving a confused Inc who only said:"Riiiiiiight. "

"Come on, we're supposed to meet the others." she said kissing his cheek.

"Sure... But you know, what you said before could be interpreted wrong." he said while they started to go towards the exit of the volley gym.

"Hope you're not getting jealous of your own brother." Pikuna replied giggling.

"Like that would ever happen."

"Looks like your plan is drowning because of an Incberg." Celia joked while looking at the two.

"I really hope your dream isn't to become a standup comedy actor... And don't ask right now what standup comedy means." he replied noticing she was almost at the point of asking but stopped when he said that.

"Spoil sport." she replied.

"But you're right... It was worth a try though."

"Uhm... I know you already said why... But isn't there something more as to why you and her are so fixated over all this just because it's our last year at this school?"

"Of course it's not only for that. The reason we take this so serious is so that it will conserve itself as a more memorable memory." Leo replied starting to leave also followed by her soon after.

"Memorable memory?" she asked leaning herself a bit forward looking at him curiously while she walked side by side him.

"Yeah... These are one of those days that make school moments enjoyable and usually the main thing you remember later on... That and I guess also the funny moments that happen from time to time." he explained.

"True... But what's that got to do with it?"

"Because I want us to have a great time now and to be able to remember this feeling afterwards... We usually try to hide that it isn't true... But nothing lasts forever except certain things."

Hearing this while they were in the hallway she moved forward and turned towards him blocking his path getting what he meant and said: "Wait! What you're saying is that later on we won't be together like this? "

"That pretty much sums it." he answered truthfully.

"Why would you think like that?!" she exclaimed sad.

"Hey, calm down... It's something that happens eventually by itself... It's not like I written it in stone."

"But we are your Digimon!!!"

"Let's not start with this again... Look... At one point everyone goes with their lives forward... Think rationally... If Pikuna and Inc continue to be together it's not like I can force them to stay by my side all their lives... They will need their space... I'm not saying we won't be seeing each other again... Just not this frequent as we are now."

"And you're okay with that?!"

"If everyone is happy I guess... Yeah."

"And then you say I'm the ignorant one." Celia said disappointed turning and starting to walk away. Leo blinked two times seeing the gesture and followed her saying: "What's that supposed to mean? "

"Clearly you don't know what it means to be alone... But I for one do... Better than anyone."

"And I believe you on that."

"And I can assure you... When you end up loosing everything... And then you manage to find a family again... You wish for these moments to never end."

"Now hold on a second." he said stopping her placing a hand on her shoulder then continued: "You're misunderstanding what I meant... Don't tell me you are thinking that I'm going to abandon you at one point."

She didn't say a word and stood in place while hearing this making him understand that he wasn't that much far off.

"See... This is why I consider you ignorant at times... Like I would do such a thing... You're not going to be alone anymore." he said pulling her near him and hugging her, something he rarely does.

"You promise?" she said in a low tone wanting to feel happy in that moment but for some reason she couldn't even bring a smile.

"Tamer's honor. Even if you make me lose it at times. "He said trying to cheer her up.

"And if I did something bad that would make you really angry?" she asked not reacting as he expected her too.

"Have you ever seen me angry? And no, the argue we had at the Christmas table wasn't how I really am in the situation."

She just replied shaking her head.

"That's because it really takes a lot for someone to do that. And even if I would, after a few days, I would end up forgiving you anyway.", he said caressing her head seeing that her tail wagged a little making him content to see she was loosing up a little.

"Why do you think that?" She asked letting out a cute murr.

"I don't know... For some reason... There is something about you that just wouldn't let me get angry. Maybe because of the way you are. " , he tried to explain in the best way he could then she hugged him back giving him a small kiss as soon as he finished. It took him by surprise but he didn't freak out like last time when she did that.

"Well... That was random... Are you okay Celia? Lately you've been acting weird... And not your usual weird." he said a bit worried wondering that maybe he tired her too much with the past week's training.

"No, I'm perfectly fine... Just wanted to see how far I could go... You're too easy." she said cheerfully and laughing.

Leo stood with his mouth agap not believing that she tricked him again.

"And here I was actually worried." he said in a low tone clenching his fists which were shaking.

"And I appreciate that you did... No need to - ", she started replying but Leo continued in her place: "take it personally?"

She nodded two times then said: "Yeah!"

"You really expect me to believe that?!" he yelled making her escape like a flash saying: "I have to go for a moment in the lockroom... I'll reach you and the others in a bit!!"

"She manages every freaking time!" he said while cursing himself to always fall for it.

Celia looked from the angle of the corridor where she went seeing him go away and then sighed sadly hearing someone say: "Why the long face? ", making her jump while she placed a paw on her snout to not yell, then turned immediately to see who it was.

"Man, don't scare me like that Piku!" she said seeing her best friend in front of her.

"Sorry, was just passing by... What were you doing anyway?" Pikuna asked with both paws behind her back and her ears moving once in sign of curiosity.

"To be honest... I'm not pretty sure myself anymore." she replied leaning on the wall near her.

"Hmm?" the firecat murmured taking a few steps forward so she entered the other corridor and even though he was almost at the other end of it, she noticed him to be Leo then said: "Did something happen?"

"I don't know that either." she replied in the same way.

"I see... Let's have a little chat while we reach the others taking the longest root I can think of... What do you say? "Pikuna said placing her paws on Celia's smiling.

"Sure... I guess." she replied.

Both the girls while walking could see many students who were in a hurry to go to their next match while others just stood in groups talking to themselves. If anything, it was one of those rare occasions where you could see the school being so lively. Celia explained the conversation she and Leo had doing something similar to a replay, since she remembered every word they both said since it happened a few minutes ago. Pikuna listened carefully, but she already got pretty much the idea of what happened as soon as she explained, and when Celia finished she said:

"Man, that guy and his dramatic thoughts... Already thinking so up ahead." Pikuna said giggling.

"Do you think we will end up like that? It would seem normal... But... "

"Weren't you the one that thought only on the present? Once this day is over I'm going to give him a piece of my mind for worrying you over something like this... I know he thinks that for mine and Incy's sake but if there is something I would never do is leaving behind my family." Pikuna said winking at the end reassuring her.

"Thanks Piku... At least I know that I can always count on you. "Celia replied happy.

"You bet... You sure got worried over nothing though."

"Actually... That worried me to a certain point... You see... After that our chat kind of took a different course and at one point I was almost at the verge to tell him why he would hate me without even thinking. I really wished I could though so that we can end this part of charade that we are forced to pull through. Now I know a little what you felt that time when we first met.", Celia said seeing that Pikuna did look surprised a bit hearing this, but not the reaction she thought she will see from her.

"At least you had the courage to bring out the subject to him even if it was indirectly. I can't bring myself to do anything." Pikuna replied, her tone changed.

"That's not true... It just occurred to me in that moment with Leo that I wanted so badly to show him how sorry I am. "

"What are you saying Celia?"

"When Inc told me this sport rivalry thing... Even with that explanation I asked myself what was the point of taking it so seriously? But now I figured it out... It's just a small way to show that your sorry giving him a good time and also a good memory." Celia said then saw that Pikuna stopped in her tracks, she also doing the same thing then continued: "Am I wright?"

Pikuna stood silent for a few moments then giving a small faint smile said: "You sure got me figured out... Haven't you? But somehow I knew you would be the one."

"It was a spur of the moment theory actually. Why this kind of approach though? ", Celia asked curious.

"When you're forced to lie to the person who saved your life... Who took care of you... Who sees you as an equal... You take every opportunity, even the stupidest one to make up for it.", she said.

"Your life?" Celia asked surprised.

"Yeah... I don't know exactly in your case how you owe him your life... But me... He saved mine when I was little... That day... Was the first day I was supposed to meet Leo... And on the way to his home me and the D. W. O. S. members that were bringing me there were ambushed by Ildwor and I was badly wounded. I don't know if it was fate or not but Ignis and Leo were in the same place when that happened... I don't remember exactly what happened afterwards because I've fainted. But I was told that Ignis managed to make that Clerimon retreat and Leo was the one that took me away to safety. He never left my side from the moment I woke up till I got healthy again. After that, he raised me not as his Digimon, but as like I was a little sister for him."

"Looks like all of us passed some terrible moments in our childhood... Even though mine and yours are different... I can understand a little how you feel." Celia said.

"I don't know if you know how much... In our last fight Incy said that Ildwor told him how everyone of us is like wearing a mask towards each other... As much as I hate to admit that... He is right."

"We don't have a choice in the matter... If we don't want us to get separated... We have to be like this... I'm sure no one of us likes the idea." Celia said.

"To what point?! He will hate us the same!!! And what scares me is that he'll hate me the most... He has all the right too! But I don't want that! It's true that Incy is the person I love and now that we're together, I'm very happy... But a life without Leo around just... Wouldn't be the same anymore. ", Pikuna said clenching her paws with her head hung low, feeling Celia hugging her with her wings around her saying: "Then will just have to regain his trust again if that happens... I don't want to be hated by him as much as you do."

"It's going to take us a while though." Pikuna replied.

"Uhm... Maybe if you greet him in his room in the maid suit from Halloween saying *Welcome back... onii-chan*!!!" Celia said bringing her paws like a cat girl saying the phrase in a cute voice not caring that two students past her looking at her confused.

"How's that going to help?! Like I would give him that sort of fan service! And even if I did he would make fun of me for life!" Pikuna said putting down Celia's paws blushing a little.

"Awww... But that would be sooooo cute... If only I'd be a catgirl I would have already done it at least once." Celia said cheerfully.

"You're perversion at times creeps me out." Pikuna said seriously but Celia smirked saying: "You're one to talk?"

"Heh?" Pikuna looked confused.

"You can explore my body... Everywhere... You desire. " Celia replied imitating her perfectly the also adding a cute: "Meow! "

"Y-you were eavesdropping?! ", she said embarrassed.

"Of course not... I was just passing by and heard you're little puuuuuursuation." Celia said giggling.

"That doesn't make it any different! Please tell me Leo doesn't know anything about this." Pikuna said worried already imagining what teases he would make up.

"I don't know what?" Leo said appearing with Inc when the girls turned left finding him in their path making her jump exclaiming "Nya!"

"Yeah... What doesn't he suppose to know? ", Inc asked curious.

"What you are supposed to know." Celia replied patting his shoulder two times while Pikuna was blushing to no end. Leo looked at his brother confused but Inc shook his shoulder not getting that they were referring to what happened last night.

"What are you two doing here anyway? " Celia asked.

"Searching you two. Wouldn't be surprised if you got lost." Leo joked.

"I bet you're saying this from experience." Pikuna joked back passing by him.

"Actually yeah, the first day at this school was a nightmare." he admitted smiling.

"I know what you mean... Piku even entered a class that wasn't ours the first time we went here.", Inc said making both Leo and Celia laugh while Pikuna stopped in her tracks saying embarrassed: "Why is everyone ganging on me today?! You said you would never tell anyone."

"Oops... Must have skipped my mind." Inc replied faking it, then she turned and started going away. Leo patted his back hinting him to go after her.

"Hai, hai... " Inc replied going.

"I never knew that. Too bad I missed it." Leo said imagining the scene.

"I got lost too the first time." Celia said.

"You did arrive late the first day now that I remember it." he said.

"Yeah... I didn't make much of a good impression thanks to that."

"It was the other way around actually. " he thought remembering that every guy in class where going nuts over her.

"You know Leo... You're really lucky to have a sister like Pikuna." Celia said out of the blue.

"Again... That's... Kind of random."

"Just saying."

"Of course I know... True, we have times when we jump at each other's throats... However, even with that... I can't imagine living a life without her around." Leo said looking towards Pikuna smiling while Celia was surprised to be able to hear them both saying the same thing about one another.

_"A strong bond between a brother x sister relationship... These two don't even know how strong it is. "_she thought.

"What took you guys so long?!" Fema said as soon as the two couples arrived.

Leo pointed with one hand towards Celia and with the other towards Pikuna then said: "And I ain't going to add anything else."

"Hi guys.... How's it going? "Pikuna said completely ignoring what Leo said.

"Very good actually. I owned them all in the basket match." Aura replied proudly.

Inc saw in a corner a very quiet depressed Dashi who said in a low tone: "I still can't believe it."

"I can see that." Inc said.

"I see you brought your shy friend with you." Leo said to Aura seeing that Hana was also there who greeted him with a shy paw wave.

"You know her?" Inc asked him.

"Yeah... I met her this morning... She's in Aura's class... Her name is Hana... Also Hana." Leo said pointing at Inc: "This is my brother Inc."

"Nice to meet you." Inc said.

"Your similar here is Pikuna and the hyperactive one is Celia. " he said pointing at his sister first then at Celia who both greeted her.

"I-It's a pleasure to meet you all." Hana greeted them a bit shy but politely.

"I shy one... You know what they say... "Celia started saying but Leo grabbed her muzzle annoyed making her shut up saying: "Save it why don't ya?"

She murred cutely shaking her head trying to get lose till he let go making her lose her balance for a moment.

"Meanie. " she said looking angry at him caressing her snout with her right paw adding: "But you guys are multiplying like mushrooms all of a sudden."

"Guess I'm not as unique as I thought I was... Also... Aura?" Pikuna replied.

"Yes?" she replied cheerfully.

"Why are you clinching to Fema like that? " Pikuna asked seeing her attached to Fema since they arrived.

"Are you kidding me?! A female version of Inc is like the cutest and sexiest thing ever." Aura replied.

"I'll never hear the end of this." Inc said sighing.

Fema couldn't help but giggle not minding the situation and said: "You're childhood friend is really affectionate Leo."

"Forgive her... It's just her nature." Leo said.

"So, how did everything go on your part?" Inc asked her to which she replied: "Contrary to someone else... I managed to win."

"That's salt on the wound right there." Dashi said as soon as he heard her say that.

"Sorry again... I should have tried harder." Hana said to Aura who laughed a little replying: "Don't sweat it... We have all day ahead of us... Also we have one loss and one win."

"And you played very well out there. You shouldn't feel bad about it." Fema added.

"So... What's your next match?" Pikuna asked Leo who didn't look to enthusiastic from the question.

"Floorball." he replied.

"Why so down? I'm actually happy I didn't end up versus you this year... It's were you rock the most." she said remembering he gave her one hard beat down.

"That's because I'll be his opponent this year." Aura answered for him smirking. Dashi went to Leo and placed one paw on his shoulder saying: "It was nice knowing you." making everyone laugh.

"Very funny... There's no way you learned perfectly the Marconi floorball style." Leo said to Aura.

"Oh Leo... You know me better than anyone... And if there is something I'm good at... "Aura said expecting him to finish which he did saying: "Is being a fast learner. But even with that... You lack experience."

"Got me there... But I'll adapt." Aura replied feeling very secure of herself.

"Marconi style?" both Dashi and Fema asked.

"You'll get it when you see it. You don't have any matches now, right?" Celia said.

"Yeah, our next matches is after yours. It could actually be fun to watch you guys play... What do you say Dashi? "Fema asked him who replied: "Sure, why not... It will be nice to see someone else lose for a change."

"Yeah, yeah... You're too prideful on these things at times." she said.

"I wish I could stay too... But I have a match also." Pikuna said.

"Same thing here." Inc continued.

"What sports are you competing? " Aura asked curious.

"Badminton.", Pikuna replied.

"Basket.", Inc replied.

"Hope you have more luck at it than someone else." Fema said to Inc giggling.

"Oh give me a break already!" Dashi said annoyed.

"Good luck Piku. From what I saw I'm sure you'll do just fine." Celia said hugging her best friend.

"Thanks Cel, good luck to you too... Also, good luck to you too Leo.", Pikuna replied looking towards him who didn't know how to react since in 4 years this was the first time she cheered him in the sport event.

"Thanks.", Leo replied then said to Inc: "Good luck bro... I know it's not a sport you're so fond of."

"I know... But they were short on members so I thought it was kind of bad to make them to abandon the match for that." Inc replied.

"You never change." Leo said smiling faintly.

"Well, I guess we'll see each other later. Hope you two won't disappoint." Aura said to Leo and Celia very secure of herself.

"Trust me... I'm going to give you a run for your money." Leo replied back in the same manner.

"Sure you will... For now... Focus on joining up with our team. ", Celia said pushing him away so they could leave, otherwise the conversation would never end.

"Ok, I got it... I got it. "Leo said seeing that she continued while the others looked amused.

"Are you sure you want to participate Hana? It's going to get really rough." Aura said to her classmate worried. The shy cat Digimon shook her head and said: "You don't need to worry. I'll be fine."

"Even if you say that." Aura continued but Fema interrupted her hugging from behind Hana saying: "Come on... She just wants to help out."

"Give her a chance." Dashi continued.

"In the worst case scenario you can change her with someone else if things get too bad. " Inc suggested.

"Good call." Pikuna said to her mate.

"Fine... We'll go with that then." Aura said knowing that they would continue to convince her anyway.

"Welcome everyone to our first floorball match... The most fun but at the same time most brutal of them all in this school. I, Sebastian will be your commentator and I hope everyone of you is having a good time on this year's sports event. It's time to introduce our two teams. On the left we have last year's second place class, 5C. Today wasn't a good start for them, but maybe in their main sport they can make a recovery. On our right we have class 4B, who won a terrific basket match thanks to its newcomer.", Sebastian said while both teams entered and took position, Leo being the first who would start the match together with Aura who waved with her hand at him smiling while they were getting closer.

"As energetic as ever." Leo thought actually worried. He saw her practice yesterday and knows more or less what to expect. The part of losing towards Pikuna wasn't a problem. But if he also lost this one to Aura things would get messy.

"Hey, don't act so serious. It really doesn't suit you." Aura said causally.

"Sorry... Too much on the line not too." Leo replied.

"So dramatic." Aura said.

"Yeah... He's been like this all day. " Celia said.

"Not like yesterday he was different. So did you make a strategy or something since you saw me practice yesterday? Or rather... You wanted to see me in this unveiling attire" she said trying to act a bit embarrassed embracing herself under her breasts which were showing a little, but more because of it.

"What's that have to do with anything?! ", Leo exclaimed while Celia nodded two times while taking notes saying: "I never thought of approaching him like this... It's genius."

"I command you to stop taking notes right now!" Leo said looking towards his Digimon seriously.

"Y-yes master... Please punish my body as you see fit." Celia replied opening her wings and placing her arms around her body submissively making Aura laugh.

"Continue like this and I'll place you in my digivice." he said.

"Be my guest... But if you do that I won't be able to help you." she replied smiling leaving him with nothing else to say.

"Don't you think you're being a bit mean?" Hana asked Aura who placed a hand around her neck and dragged the cat Digimon near her saying: "Nah... We're just fooling around... Come one... Join the teasing."

"Hold it Aura... I'm not going to let you persuade that girl to be like you even if it's the last thing I'll do.", Leo said making Hana blush a little.

"Heeee... Aren't you caring all of a sudden", Aura said smirking.

"And to think he had his hands full with one Celia. Now he has two of them." Fema said giggling.

"Must be nice living in a familiar habitat. Isn't it? "Dashi said making fun of her a little since like those two she isn't that much different.

"If anything, it's fun... And it never gets old with you two cause you immediately bark back." Fema replied.

"You would too if you were in our place." he muttered.

"The only rules available are as follows: the game will be divided in 2 periods of 15 minutes and the free hit whenever the ball goes out of the field.", Sebastian said.

"But that's basically playing with none. It's insane! "Dashi said.

"So that's what they meant with Marconi style... Must be fun." Fema said exited.

"We never agree on something do we?"

"Don't generalize it like that." she said nuzzling him.

"Yeah yeah." he said petting her while looking at the field, wondering why Leo and Aura stood far from the ball which was placed on the center. That's not how the start should be.

"Now that everyone is in their place... You know how the match must be started... Are you all ready?! ", Sebastian said enthusiastic while the crowd cheered and together with him they all said: "3!!!"

Leo moved his hockey stick to the ground while Aura did the same while with the other hand she moved away her hair to the side.

"2!!!"

Both gripped it with both hands taking their position.

"1!!!"

All the others did the same getting ready and prepared never knowing how the start could end.

"Go!!!"

In an instant as they heard it both lunged forward towards each other and with a powerful swing both they're hockey sticks clashed sending the ball high. Aura brought her stick high so she could catch it or deviated at least but Leo didn't let her bringing his own connecting both and using good force he pushed both down blocking Aura's movements completely. Then to Aura's surprise he whistled and when he did, Celia appeared taking control of the ball moving forward passing them.

"You said you didn't make any strategies!" Aura said disappointed.

"And it's true... I just improvised it." Leo said laughing.

"You what?" Aura said surprised.

_"How could Celia react so fast to his command?" Aura_thought then heard the whistle to the first goal.

"A first goal in the first moments of the game! Class 5C show what they're reputation stands for." Sebastian said.

"Off to a good start hoping that it won't end like last match. "Celia said cheerfully while returning back to her part of the field noticing that Hana looked at her attentively. As soon she reached Leo both gave each other a high five.

"If anything you have infinite possibilities." Dashi said.

"Why didn't anyone say that it would have been played like this? It's so cool!" Fema said excited.

"I always tended to avoid it whenever we played this game in P. E." they heard someone say from behind, both turning to see who it was finding Nick accompanied by Mary who made fun of him moving her arms like a chicken making also verses of one. Both Dashi and Fema couldn't help but laugh at the scene.

"It really is a surprise seeing you guys here." Fema said.

"Yeah... You mean to say you're from this school?" Dashi said.

"Well, technically we are... But we pretty much never show up that often." Nick replied.

"Seeing that this school belongs to D. W. O. S. and we are the youngest members we are given special treatment so we can have time both for being on duty and to study." Mary explained.

"Sure must be tough even with that. Not to mention time consuming." Dashi said.

"Got that right... But we both manage somehow... Right, Nick? " Mary replied grabbing his hand with her small paw.

"True. But I still think we don't get paid enough for this job." Nick said rubbing the back of his head with his free hand.

"I wouldn't complain that much... We only receive a certain amount of funds per month... At least you got a salary." Fema said.

"Got us there." Mary admitted smiling.

"Say... Where are your tamers?" Nick asked curious not seeing the twins around.

"They were playing soccer so they're match lasted more than ours... So they didn't get to meet us... We should have a chance to see them later." Fema said.

"Soccer?" Mary said a bit surprised seeing them play such a sport.

"Yeah... It was Sharon's idea." Dashi said.

"She does seem a bit tomboish if you think about it." Mary said giggling.

"Oi Mary!" Nick said scolding his Digimon.

"Don't worry... She's right actually.... Dashi always says that our tamers must have been inverted when they chosen them for us." Fema said smirking looking towards Dashi.

"And I still do actually." Dashi replied.

"So you like the more gentle types?" Fema asked curious.

"Who knows?" Dashi replied not going to fall for her games again.

"Really? But Celia is nothing like that and you didn't seem to dislike it when she kissed you that time." Fema continued.

"You're still going on with that? She kissed my cheek and hugged me out of nowhere. And that's that." Dashi said annoyed hating that Celia had to tell her that. She uses it now every chance she gets.

"And speaking about Celia." Mary said looking at the others play.

Celia received a pass from one of her team mates and decided to pass it to Leo, but while doing that, appearing between them Hana intercepted the pass and moved forward leaving both Digimon and tamer dumbstruck.

"Well what do you know?" Leo said really impressed.

_"Could it be?"_Celia thought having an idea of how she did that, and if it's true, she was cheating.

Hana passed the ball to Aura when she got the chance, and when she was in possession turning she gave a strong strike with effect that went directly to the goalkeeper that couldn't save it.

"Well that was totally unexpected. An amazing read from one of the players of 4B who brought a point safely to her team." Sebastian commented.

"Aura ought to say sorry for not wanting Hana to play at first. Even if it was a lucky guess or not. " Fema said.

"Hmph... That was no lucky guess, I assure you.", Nick said having watched attentively at the scene.

"Really?" the others asked curious.

"Yeah. It's quite obvious actually." Nick replied.

"Hey, come back online will ya?" Leo said to Celia knocking on hear head like it was a door but he did softly.

"Heh? ", Celia asked not paying attention to what he said.

"What were you spacing out for?"

"There is something I want to figure out." Celia replied going back to her place.

"Like what?" Leo asked following her.

"That's the point." Celia replied.

"Would it hurt you sometimes to speak Italian?" Leo said shaking his head heading to his position as well wondering what's gotten on her mind now.

When they resumed the match Leo decided to make a more different approach. Instead of clashing with Aura like he did till now he managed to trick her raising his hockey stick above the ball then forced it down blocking Aura's, then turning he hit the ball sending it to one of his team mates.

"Sheesh!!! Piku wasn't kidding when she said you were good at this." Aura complimented him.

"And you still haven't seen the half of it." Leo replied.

"Imagine that." she replied giggling.

At one point when one of Leo's team mates wanted to pass to another, again Hana managed to intercept it fast stealing it moving forward but found Celia in front of her saying: "Like I would let you do that twice!"

Hana seemed to panic at the Clerimon charging at her but as if her body moved by her own with a swift of her hockey stick she accompanied the ball's position to her her right making Celia miss completely. The dragoness tried to surprise her afterwards doing a 180° spin so that she was in a the ball's side again, but while she did that Hana also moved at the same time moving it another time in the opposite position of where Celia was standing. Then she passed her only to find Leo who tried to steal it making her react and moving her hockey stick so that it stood in front of the ball blocking Leo's.

"Now aren't you a bad kitty. I didn't think you would be the kind that cheated." Leo said teasing her.

"So he noticed it too." Celia thought hearing what he said.

"W-Well I..." she said embarrassed not knowing how to explain.

"Hey, don't stress her! " Aura said coming also in the fray.

"Who's stressing?" Leo replied blocking her while Celia improvised taking advantage of the situation.

"It's the only way to steal it from her at this point." Celia thought while starting to take action. The first thing she did was swing her hockey stick so that she held it in a reverse grip. While doing that she wrapped her tail around Hana's and enduring the sensitivity she pulled Hana towards her making her lose her balance then she alerted Leo calling his name while using her hockey stick she slide it between her's and Hana's legs managing to hit the ball. The cat Digimon couldn't do a thing to stop her while Leo hearing Celia before detached from Aura and turned to get possession of it passing it to the first classmate he could see who passed to another leading to another point in they're advantage.

The crowd looked a bit silent at the scene since the way Celia did things could be interpreted wrong.

"Yup... Only Celia could be able of doing something like that." Dashi said wondering how did she even managed to pull that off.

"Well I did hear she is a bit unique." Mary said.

"Unique isn't enough for describing her in my opinion." Fema replied thinking that if Celia wouldn't exist she should be invented or something.

"She really reminds me of Aura actually." Nick admitted.

"Now that you mention it." Mary replied giggling.

"You know her too?" Dashi asked.

"We've only met a couple of times when we were little. Me and Leo met each other when we were 7 and both me and him got partnered with our Digimon with a couple of days of difference." Nick explained.

"Three days actually... Even though it took Pikuna a while to recover. Everyone was worried she wouldn't make it." Mary continued.

"What do you mean? What happened?" Fema asked curious hearing this.

"An ambush from the enemy when Pikuna was being brought to Leo. She was going to be killed if Ignis wouldn't have been there. Of course Leo and Aura don't know the relevant details besides the attack." Mary replied.

"But besides all that Aura kept the mood lively and cheered everyone up as much as she could. I never seen so much energy and positivity in a person and Celia seems to be her reflection in a mirror in that regard." Nick continued.

"If anything I'm happy that everything went well. If Pikuna wouldn't have survived I don't even want to imagine what would have happened afterwards." Fema said.

"Good point. Especially what Leo would have done. Loosing a Digimon that you've just been partnered with doesn't sound like the best of situations. We're also pretty much running in circles if you ask me with this operation." Dashi pointed out.

"D. W. O. S has been careless. If we would have lost Pikuna, then all this operation would have gone bye bye. That's what would have happened. Sometimes I think we're just some puppets to them." Nick replied.

"Maybe you're right but I don't agree with you. We are ordered to do some things but we also have our free will to do what we want and experience new things. And that girl is the perfect example. I wouldn't ask for a better leader." Fema said referring to Celia.

"It worked! Yay for me!" Celia yelled jumping happily at Leo hugging him.

"Stop using every opportunity as an excuse to leap at me!" Leo said trying to get her off of him but he would know better that she would never budge.

"Man, I'm kind of sad to have lost my role." Aura said while looking at the two.

"They sure seem to be close... There are also rumors at school that they are a couple. " Hana said. Hearing this Aura laughed then replied: "You shouldn't listen to everything they say. They aren't a couple, at least not yet. Not until he will finally open his eyes."

"Come on Sharon, at least walk a little bit slower." Alison pleaded her twin sister while walking very slow because of tire. She knew she shouldn't have accepted to play soccer with her in the first place. Sharon on the other hand had a fast pace and didn't seem like she put the minimum effort till now.

"You just played one match. Stop complaining so much." Sharon replied.

"One looong match for your information. And soccer isn't your type of game where you stand still." Alison pointed out.

"The only reason I'm going fast is because I want to get a chance to meet the others before we go to our next one."

"Since when did you get so social all of a sudden?"

"What's that supposed to me..." Sharon said turning towards her sister still walking bumping into Inc making her stop her sentence.

"Well fancy bumping into you two... We were wondering where you were." Inc said while Pikuna appeared soon behind him.

"Yeah... We haven't seen you all day." Pikuna said.

"Sorry about that." Sharon said referring for bumping into him earlier.

"No problem." Inc replied smiling.

"We just finished our soccer match so that's why we couldn't meet you before." Alison replied.

"If it weren't for you speaking now Alison I couldn't tell the difference between the two of you." Pikuna admitted looking at the both of them. The two were so identical and the sport uniform wasn't helping.

"Wouldn't be surprised. But if you look closer they actually made something different for our uniforms." Sharon said pointing with her left hand on the right part of her shirt. Her name was written on the upper part but it was placed in such a way that was near her breast making Inc look away a little as soon as he saw that.

"Also", she said turning around showing that on her back her name was written larger.

"That's pretty convenient actually, right Incy?" Pikuna said to her mate who immediately replied: "Yeah, really convenient!"

"Wow cowboy! No need to overreact like that. What's gotten into you?" Pikuna asked seeing his reaction.

"Nothing. Does it seem like I'm overreacting?" Inc replied trying to deny it.

While the two argued Alison looked at her shirt and noticing where her name was she couldn't help but giggle understanding why Inc was acting like that.

"Now now... Shouldn't we go see the others... More importantly... Where are they? My sister here was kind of going random." Alison said making the couple stop and looking at her.

"They still should be near where the floorball match is being held... It should be over by now." Pikuna replied.

"Makes you wonder if everyone made it after the match." Inc said not being surprised if some accidents happened.

Leo just finished washing his face and wet his hair a little to cool off. Using a towel to dry them one of his team mates pated his back saying: "Great work Johnson."

"Thanks, you too man.", Leo replied doing the same.

"Congrat your girlfriend for me when you see her ok?" another one said in an humored manner.

"Very funny." he replied back leaving the towel on one of the benches and went out of the locker room, deciding to go out in the school's courtyard to take some fresh air and because of the competition no one would be there at the moment so he could have some peace and quiet. Once he was there he noticed that he wasn't alone. Near the trees of the courtyard stood Hana who seemed to be in thought since she stood there motionless. Once he reached her he noticed that she still stood that way so he decided to say something.

"Did the match worn you off?" Leo asked as soon as he stood side by side her. Looking towards who said that she saw him near her getting scared a little and backing off.

"Sorry. Didn't mean to scare you." Leo said not expecting her to react that way.

"No, I was just too concentrated to notice you." Hana said reassuring him getting back close to him.

"I noticed. Concentrated on what?" Leo asked curious.

"Well." Hana said not knowing if she should tell me or not.

"You don't have to answer me if you don't want to, you know?" Leo said smiling.

"If I tell you, will you promise that you won't laugh at me?" Hana asked almost like she was pleading him.

"Why would I ever do something like that?" Leo asked surprised at what she said.

"I-I'm sorry... I-It's not like I think you would or anything.. It's just that..." she started saying panicking thinking that she offended him.

"I won't laugh. Trust me." Leo said reassuring and calming her down.

"If you say so... Then I believe you... I know it may seem impossible... But... I can feel and communicate with nature." Hana said closing her eyes on the end expecting to hear him laugh or making fun of her. And who wouldn't hearing someone say something like that?

"No way! I have heard that nature types can feel nature in a way we can never do but never to be able to communicate. Just how many abilities do you have?" Leo asked actually sounding quite exited about it.

"Y-You believe me?!" Hana asked mot knowing if he was joking or if he was serious.

"Of course I do... Actually I kind of new you were a nature type when I noticed you're tail." Leo replied pointing at her tail.

"I didn't think you would notice that at first glance." she said moving her tail towards him and higher so he could look closer.

"I never saw something like this in any Digimon before. " Leo said lowering himself and getting closer to the flower tip of her tail to see it better then he continued saying: "A nature cat Digimon. You sure must be pretty unique."

"T-Thanks.", Hana said blushing a bit for the compliment.

"And you also got me fooled in the match before. The ability to predict another's move eh? " Leo asked smirking.

"I-I didn't do it on purpose... I still cannot control that power yet... I-I'm sorry if I cheated." Hana said apologetically.

"Geez... Stop saying sorry too much... But I'll accept you're apologizes if that makes you feel better. Some ability though... Basically you can never get hit or taken by surprise. " Leo said imagining the potential it has.

"That's not actually correct. I don't predict what someone does... My ability is based on reaction." Hana greeted explained.

"So, that means your body reacts to danger or others movement. It's really not different if you actually think of that. But that explains why you can't control it. You're body moves on it's own. " Leo said then Aura nodded agreeing with him.

"Looks like I ended up only talking about your powers all of a sudden. Sorry about that. You must be bored." he said excusing himself but saw her shake her head smiling: "That's not true... Besides Aura, you're the only one I could talk so openly. I'm really thankful."

"From the way you said it earlier most of the people you met thought of you being weird for being able to be so close to nature... Am I right?"

"Can you blame them? It does sound hard to believe... And my shyness doesn't help." Hana said a bit sad looking down.

"Of course they're to blame. In fact... They're idiots if you ask me... And I know it's hard." Leo said placing a hand on her head caressing her gently. Hana didn't know how to react when he touched her, but for some reason and the things he said made her stay motionless and looking at him attentively.

"My Digimon are special like you... And them too passed some times when they felt a bit like outcasts... All accept one that is... But I still don't know if she hides it or not... You just need to ignore the others that laughed at you... Having some unique traits doesn't make you different than the others, Ok? ", he said trying to cheer her up. While talking he didn't notice that Hana was purring softly to his caressing. She never seen someone from this school care for her besides Aura till now. When he finished, she didn't give a reply but instead her body moved on her own and she hugged him. Having her so close Leo could scent a nice perfume from her. Maybe it was because of her being a nature type, but at the same time he didn't know what to do at the moment. It's not every day that a girl that you meet hugs you out of nowhere, except for one other girl that is.

"Uhm, Hana?", Leo said and as soon as he done that, Hana got away from him saying while blushing to no end: "I-I'm sorry.. I'm so sorry... I don't know what got over me... I just."

Seeing the way she was panicking and the way she was apologizing made him laugh for a few moments.

"Don't worry about it. Why are you overreacting like that for such a thing?" Leo asked trying to calm her down.

"But... Well... I didn't want to create problems between you and that other girl." Hana said innocently.

"Other girl?" Leo said blinking two times then continued: "You mean Celia?"

Hana only nodded and again Leo couldn't help but laugh.

"That's one thing you should never worry about. Celia isn't the jealous type and especially not for a hug. The only time I got her jealous and mad was under very strict circumstances. And me and her aren't together yet." Leo said reassuring her.

"Say, why aren't you two together? A lot of people at school go along talking how close you two are. And to me it seems like you two look good together." Hana asked curious finding this odd.

"I'm really thinking about it honestly. Sometimes more than I want to. But for some reason I'm having some doubts on how it would work out... Especially more doubts about myself than about her." Leo replied.

"Why do you think that?"

"Because, Celia, even with all her flaws, with how childish she is and being so outgoing, she is also the kind of person that gives you everything, even the impossible to make you happy. But I don't know if I can be like that for her. Compared to her I seem like so far away. You know, like out of her league. And being her tamer doesn't help me with this feeling." Leo said how he truly felt all this time. And for some reason Hana was the first to who he actually had the courage to say it.

"I don't think you're right... To be able to take care of three Digimon and raise them as family in my opinion is giving already a lot to them. I kind of am jealous of them for having a tamer like you." Hana replied honestly.

"Thanks Hana. That's a sweet thing to say." Leo said really not imagining how people could make of fun of such an innocent and pure person. Shows how ignorant people are at times.

"I was just saying the truth." Hana said blushing then continued: "I should get going. Thanks for keeping me company all this time."

"The pleasure was all mine. Also don't hesitate to come to talk whenever you want. We're friends now, ok?" he replied. He could see that she smiled happily when he said that.

"Oh, and about Aura. I'm happy that you're friends and all but don't listen to everything she says. It's for your own good." he added making her giggle and nodding she left going back inside the school.

"Well, guess I should get going myself.", he said starting to leave but felt a strong weight on his back and saw two hands hugging him from behind, long blond hair coming down on his left shoulder.

"For her own good huh? That was very impolite of you." Aura said non too happy of what he said earlier.

"How long where you eavesdropping? " Leo asked not surprised how she ended up leaping at him.

"About her saying something sweet to you. So what? You are into kitties now? Make up your fetish my little Leo." Aura said giggling making fun of him.

"Funny. I don't remember changing it from wolves though." Leo said grinning making Aura burst out laughing hard not thinking of ever hearing something like that from him.

"Oh man Leo, you're going to kill me one of these days. That's a good one. But yeah, good all times all right.", Aura said still laughing a little.

"So, what? You wanted to sneak attack me because you lost? " Leo asked teasing her for losing the match before.

"Nope. You know me. I am just the playful kind. And I wanted to see where you were since I couldn't find you. The others are waiting too you know?" Aura said.

"I would want to make another joke on the subject but I'll let it pass... Well, we better get going then." Leo said taking both her hands away so he could move.

"I think I have an idea of what you were going to say. And thanks for keeping company to Hana. I really appreciate it." Aura said placing her right hand around his left arm walking together. Both of them didn't mind walking like this a bit. It was a habit they had even when they were kids.

"No problem. I find her to be a really nice girl. People shouldn't ignore her like they do."

"I know what you mean. Sure, she is shy and is a bit more special, but once she gets accustomed to a person she becomes a great friend. Plus, I think her character is so cute, don't you think? Imagine what you could do in more intimate situations with someone like her." Aura said already grinning having some dirty thoughts.

"Only you seem to think of that together with that other perverted Digimon of mine.", Leo said annoyed.

"Actually, I'm the one who's asking myself whether you're normal or not. Surely you must think of something perverted at times." Aura said saying it like it was something important.

"Trust me. Passing every day with someone like Celia, you don't even need to think of it cause... They already happen on they're own." he said admittedly.

"Oho, like what?! ", Aura asked exited when she heard this.

"Who says you need to know?"

"Come one, I'm your female childhood friend. You can tell me everything!"

"That's even worse!!"

"Are they like what happened to us when we were little?! "

"Aura! Drop it!"

"Hey guys, have you seen Leo?" Celia asked as soon as she found the others who were chatting along.

"Hey Cel... Aura's gone to fetch him since she said she has an idea where he is.", Pikuna replied greeting her.

"Really? He's been around school so much that I can't make difference where he went with his scent.", Celia admitted.

"What? Already missing you're *Master*?" Mary teased her making the ones that were present at the match laugh while the others looked a bit confused.

"Nope... He said he needed to talk to me about the next matches... I didn't know you guys came to see us." She replied not minding the joke at all.

"We didn't neither... We are here on patrol actually... Like anyone would attack this place." Mary joked giggling while Pikuna, Inc and Celia exchanged glances a little. Annoyed by her statement, Nick gave a small fist on top of her head.

"Ouch, what was that for?!" Mary said placing her paws on her head looking angry at her tamer.

"For opening your mouth without thinking... Like usual... So, you mean to tell me he made a strategy for every game you guys are playing today?" Nick replied to her then asked Celia not giving a chance for her to have a comeback.

"I know it sounds impossible... But he did." Celia replied sighing.

"What actually surprises me is that someone else didn't do the same thing." Inc replied smirking while looking at he's mate.

"Har...Har... " she replied none to amuse.

"Hey guys... Sorry about the wait." Leo said arriving together with Aura.

"You could try to be a little more on schedule... It's the second time you arrive late." Fema said.

"I know... My bad... And here's someone I don't see everyday." Leo replied seeing both Nick and Mary with the others.

"I wanted so badly to see you play I couldn't stand not coming today." Nick replied trying to sound caring.

"Oh, how very sweet and thoughtful of you." Leo replied in the same way playing along.

"Hey you two... Please stop that.... You're getting kind of creepy." Sharon said making the others laugh.

"Say, where's your friend?" Dashi asked Aura not seeing Hana with her.

"She must be preparing herself for her next match that's in a little while." Aura replied.

"I hope she didn't hate me for what I did back there." Celia said worried a little.

"Nah... I wouldn't worry about that... " Aura reassured her.

"What did you do?" Alison asked curious.

"You really don't wanna know." Dashi said.

"That makes me even more curious." Pikuna admitted.

"Well... I kinda used my tail to grab her's when I was behind her, then pulled her towards me while I used my hockey stick thrusting between our legs to hit the ball. ", Celia explained innocently like it was you're every day thing. The others that weren't there looked a bit wide eyed when they heard the word thrust.

"Next time, let me do the explaining, ok? " Leo said shaking his head.

"What? It's true." Celia said crossing her arms thinking that every chance he got, he always uses it to scold her.

"So, you're class is leading at the moment, right? " Aura asked Pikuna and Inc changing the subject, knowing that those two would go one forever.

"Yeah! We haven't lost a single match!" Pikuna replied cheerfully.

"But still, we aren't that far ahead of the others. This point thing is actually tricky if you think of It." Inc said.

"It gives a chance for others so that they can catch up. Matches that require a team and that have long periods give you more points while individual matches are worth less.", Alison replied.

"Thanks for stating the obvious." Sharon replied making her sister give her a mean look.

"But there aren't that many that are 1 on 1 or 2 on 2. Does anyone play some today besides Pikuna?" Aura asked.

"I will. Only one match though." Leo replied.

"You will?!" Celia said surprised since he never told her that he would.

"Yeah... Sorry if I didn't mention it... But it's a sport where I don't need training... It's in my blood." he replied proudly.

"Getting ahead of yourself like usual." Pikuna said not to impressed by his statement.

"And the loser like usual barks back.... Or rather, meows back?" Leo replied smirking.

"Last year you won by pure luck, don't deny it!"

"What sport was it?" Fema asked Inc curious.

"I think they are referring to ping pong." he replied.

"How many sports do they know to play anyway?"

"I would dare to say almost every school sport."

"Really now." Fema said giggling expecting him to say that while looking at the two that continued arguing.

"If I'm not mistaken we are versus Leo in the next match, right?" Alison asked her sister.

"Yup, indeed we are." Sharon replied.

"What sport?" Dashi asked his tamer.

"Well..." she started replying.

Sport events. Events where absolutely no accidents happen.

Dodge ball

"Time to end this already! " Sharon said making a strong step forward while throwing the ball as strong as she could. Leo saw that it went towards him and he jumped away but what he didn't expect was that she send it with a spiral effect, that hit him directly in the lower regions. Everyone in both teams and everyone in the crowd made a shriek like they felt the pain.

"Oops! Didn't mean it to take that trajectory. ", she said a bit embarrassed.

"I don't believe it. She used a Rico-Shot with a dodge ball." Alison said more surprised how she managed to pull that off.

"Well I'm sure that hit will still hurt tomorrow." Bastet said not knowing what else to say.

"Thanks... For... Pointing... That... Out." Leo barely managed to say laying on the ground in pain, his voice having a more higher tune.

"The hit although doesn't count as the rules don't allow.... hits.... of the kind.", Bastet continued saying formulating the phrase for the situation as best as she could.

"Isn't that great Leo? You're still in the game!!" Celia said trying to bring up the bright side.

"Y - Yeah... Wonderful..." Leo replied in the same manner then he thought to himself: "Why is it always me?"

Events that never lead to embarrassing situations

Inc was advancing having possession of the soccer ball seeing Fema appearing from his right trying to intercept him. He stopped in his tracks as soon as she was near him. He was going to try to evade side stepping her and pressing forward but once he started doing that Dashi passed beside him stealing it giving the ball a small kick, making Inc lose his balance falling directly with his face into Fema's breasts making her also fall on the ground with him on top of her.

"I didn't remember you being so *straightforward*." Fema said faking to act embarrassed.

"Oh shut up!!!" Inc said blushing not finding the joke funny at all.

"I feel for you bro... I really do..." Leo said making Celia giggle. She was sited to his right while Pikuna was sited to his left.

"You know Piku... I'm kinda surprised you didn't overreact or something." Celia said looking towards Pikuna who was drinking from a can of Red bull.

"Who? Me?! Nah... Accidents happen from time to time, right? ", Pikuna said trying to sound normal making also a small fake laugh, her ears twitching nervously while she smacked the can she was holding griping it to tight.

"Right." both Leo and Celia replied in unison better letting it at that.

"And how's your... ahem... injury doing? "The dragoness asked her tamer curiously.

"Please don't bring it up. It only makes the pain come back again whenever I think of It.", he replied with a beaten voice crouching himself a little.

"At least we won. You're sacrifice wasn't for nothing." Celia said cheerfully only to receive a cold stare from him.

"Better if I stay... silent... for a while?" she continued saying smiling innocently.

"Good idea." Leo said slow and calm.

"Yeah" she replied in the same way.

Events where competitors give each other fair play.

"Give up sis... Admit that I'm better than you at this." Leo said to Pikuna while playing ping pong, sending back and forth the ball with they're rackets.

"I never did it in 10 years... Do you expect me to do that now?!" she replied.

Inc, Celia, Aura and Hana looked while moving their heads in sync with the ball's direction and how fast it went.

"How long have they been going at this serve?" Aura asked.

"I think for like about... 5 minutes?" Inc replied.

"That's kind of amazing." Hana admitted.

"Sure is... Makes you wonder where they get all that energy... I don't know you guys but I'm starting to get beat... If Leo isn't going to give me a petting session tonight after all I did I'm going to get angry. ", Celia said being serious about it.

"Petting session?!" both the girls asked sounding somewhat excited when she mentioned it.

"Yup... He promised that if I helped him out in all the matches he will put up with my antiques for a full week... Meaning that I can tease him and ask him to do whatever I want... How could I refuse?!" Celia said excited while wiggling her tail.

"I don't know if I should be impressed or disturbed by this." Aura said a bit gloomy but hearing this she couldn't help but ask Inc: "So, did your kitty also promised you something for all your hardship?", seeing that he made quite the face not expecting to hear that question.

"Yup... He gets to go exploring tonight as a rewa-" Celia started saying being stopped by Inc who grabbed her muzzle like Leo saying annoyed with one eye twitching: "If I wanted a secretary... I would have asked."

Aura couldn't help but laugh getting what Celia meant while Hana stood silent but was blushing a little.

"It's not like that!" Inc said to Aura.

"The way you're overreacting says otherwise." Aura replied smirking while Celia managed to move his paw away for a moment and continued: "Besides, if it's the girl that suggests it then there's nothing to be asha-" only to be stopped again by him in the same way replying: "Where's the off button?! " then Celia took his paw away for a second time saying: "Wouldn't you like to know." making him blush and replied yelling: "Would you stop with double meaning phrases already?! "

"What's with him?" Pikuna asked looking towards the others while still playing normally like she had another pair of eyes.

"Must be Celia... She is the only one that can make you lose it like that." Leo replied doing the same.

"Wonder what she told him."

"Surely something to tease him with... But I would think more on the game if I were you." Leo said starting to get more serious giving stronger and more precise hits making Pikuna lose her tempo with him little by little in the process.

"Hey, that's not fair!" Pikuna said struggling to not let him win.

"Nothing in life is fair unfortunately." Leo replied grinning pushing his limits seeing that he almost had her. The fire cat was doing almost the impossible with her movement till at one point she leaned to much in one direction falling down while trying to hit the ball only to launch the racket in the air in the process. After that she felt the ping pong ball bounce on her nose then the racket fall on her head giving a high pinched "Nya!!" from the pain.

"Dammit... Not again!!!" She said bringing her paws to wear the racket hit her. Leo on the other hand was swinging his racket and whistling happily saying: "Told you I always win at this" while passing by her making her growl a little and by surprise grabbed on of of his feet with her tail and made him trip falling down also.

"Oops! My tail must of slept!" she said faking to be sorry.

"Why you!!! How does that have any freaking logic?!", Leo yelled trying desperately to remain calm and not jump at her and he almost was on the verge to when she put out her tongue at him after his outburst but instead got up and said smirking: "Have it your way... Don't come complaining to me one day when I put cat food in one of your meals."

As soon as she heard that she looked in complete horror and said: "Y - You wouldn't dare!!!"

"Try me." he replied not joking at all.

"Is it like this everyday between them?" Hana asked curios.

"Pretty much." both Inc and Celia replied at the same time sighing.

"To me seeing them like this is really odd though." Aura said sounding discontent.

"Why's that? Ever since I met them they kinda always have been like this." Inc replied.

"If you were around when I was still with them... Then you wouldn't think the same."

"Really? How were they? Now that you mention it both rarely talk about themselves when they were little." Celia asked.

"Uhm... Well..." Aura said crossing her arms thinking for a moment then replied smiling: "To put it simple... It was like they were owner and his cat with him that took care of her most of the time."

Hearing this Inc burst out laughing heavily and try as he might, he couldn't even picture them being like that.

"Owner and his cat?! Those two?!" Inc said still laughing.

"I'm not joking!!! I swear it's true!!! " Aura replied puffing her cheeks and looking away from him.

"Come one... Don't get upset about it... Pikuna did tell me she was shy at first when she joined the family but to see her being someone's cat? Don't you think so too Celia?" Inc said looking towards the Clerimon. He expected her to find this funnier that he did but she didn't even give a giggle.

"Yeah, it kinda would be weird giving they're nature." Celia replied but she couldn't help but remember what Pikuna said earlier: "When you're forced to lie to the person that took care of you."

"Maybe she was referring to what Aura said now." she thought.

"Then why not ask her directly smart guy? Maybe while you're exploring tonight." Aura said grinning making Celia laugh.

"Oh sure. Now you laugh, don't you?!" Inc said to Celia giving her a mean look.

"Uhm, sorry?!", Celia replied innocently.

"Just... Forget it... And fine... I will ask her." Inc replied to both.

"I should have placed a bet beforehand." Aura said sounding very confident.

And most importantly, no hard feelings for who wins.

"Well everyone... This day has finally come to a close." Bastet said reunited in the same gym where the classes where presented with everyone else.

"Was about time... Can't wait to get home. " Inc said stretching his back. He knew he will barely be able to move after all the movement he made today.

"Sure you do." Celia said smirking.

"I'm going to do what Leo told me and not bother answering you." he replied calmly.

"Just look at those two... How desperate are they?" Aura said seeing them waiting for the results like two doggies waiting for they're treat.

"Can you blame them? They gave all they've got in everything." Hana replied smiling looking at the two.

"Well, when you put it that way... I guess." Aura said.

"The results are finally here so without further ado we will declare our top 3 classes who managed to score the most points", Sebastian said while Francesca opened the first envelope and read: "Third place... Goes to 5D of Marconi with 108 points!!! "

The crowd cheered and applauded while the nominated class happily congratulated each other for their work.

"Are you ready to take you're 2nd place again?" Pikuna taunted Leo.

"Well, wouldn't mind since you're not in the top 3." Leo replied winking.

"Second place... Goes for class 4E from Fermi with 138!" Ignis continued.

"Well, this is going to be interesting... I'm sure our class has more than that keeping most of the count." Inc said as soon as he heard the score.

"Yeah... Same thing here... Been keeping count too." Celia replied.

"Well, you're situation isn't different than ours." Dashi said to both of them with Aura smiling and only saying: "Ditto."

"Really now? Guess we're going to find out." Inc said seeing Bastet opening the last envelope while saying: "And last but not least... First place goes toooo.... "

"Tooooooo?!" Leo and Pikuna said in anticipation.

"Hmm... Hehehe... Looks like we have a little problem on our paws."Bastet said looking at the paper not knowing what to say, everyone looking a bit confused at the statement.

"Hey love, now is not the time to fool around." Ignis whispered to his mate.

"Yeah... What's wrong?" Sebastian asked.

"I'm not... See for yourselves" Bastet said shaking her paws in denial then passing the paper to Ignis while the two tamers moved closer to take a closer look.

"Well, this is... New..." Francesca said.

"What do you think is wrong?" Celia asked Inc curious.

"Hmm... Well... It may be a long shot but maybe there's a small chance of there being a......." Inc replied.

"Draw. Just great." Inc said sighing finding himself with Pikuna, Leo, Celia, Fema, Dashi, Aura and Hana outside on the soccer field of the school.

"I'm sorry you have to go through this one more match Incy... But the class decided on us two to represent them... If not I wouldn't have minded pairing with someone else" Pikuna apologized noticing she put him through a lot more than last year.

"Don't worry about it... One more match isn't going to kill me at this point... But still... For every class to have picked exactly everyone of us." Inc replied.

"You are right."

"Ladies and gentleman and fellow Digimon. We apologize again for the inconvenience that just happened. I know it's hard to believe but not 2, instead 4 classes ended up having the exact same score leading to one incredible draw." Ignis said finding himself also on the field with Bastet, they're tamers and surprisingly also with Nick and Mary.

"What were the odds, right? " Leo said.

"Come one... Consider it as a special occasion since it's your last year." Celia replied.

"Why are we also here again?" Nick asked his Digimon.

"I know as much as you do." she replied.

"Are you sure it's ok for me to be the one partnered with you?" Hana asked Aura a bit worried.

"Of course! What kind of question is that? The class chose you after all. You should be happy." Aura said cheerfully patting the cat digimon's back. Hana didn't reply but she knew that she was chosen only because of what happened in the hockey match.

"Maybe now I can have my little rematch with her." Dashi said looking towards Aura.

"Or rather you have an interest in her." Fema said teasing him.

"Why do you think that I have an interest for every girl that I make contact?" he replied annoyed.

"So what better way to decide who is our winner by having a special match between each of them." Francesca said.

"The rules are simple. Our competitors only need to get to that flagpole at the other side of the field. The first competitor to grab it will automatically give victory to he's respective class. " Ignis said indicating the flagpole which was far behind them.

"So it's a sort of race?" Inc pointed out.

"Would seem so at first glance." Pikuna replied.

"It doesn't seem that hard... Right Leo?" Celia said cheerfully but Leo replied immediately saying:" Don't be so sure. I'm sure they will tell us now what's the catch."

"But, not only must they face each other, but also face yours truly and our youngest D. W. O. S members are special guests that will aid us." Sebastian said grinning.

"Heh?!" both Nick and Mary exclaimed.

"And last but not least... This match will have one great exception... Every Digimon has no more restraint in using theyr powers or abilities!" Sebastian continued making the crowd cheer loudly upon hearing this unlike Leo, who could let his jaw drop to the ground if he could.

"Alright!!!!" both Pikuna, Celia and Fema exclaimed happily calling they're battle attire and weapons.

"That was fast!" Inc said seeing the girls changing so quickly. He also noticed that most of the guys from the crowd were whistling and thought: "Yare yare... They're giving them quite the show also."

"Are you fucking kidding me?! Hello?! Two humans in the fray remember? How's that any fair?!" Leo yelled totally not cool with this at all.

"Well, the poor guy does have a point." Dashi said agreeing with him.

"You're so soft at times." Fema replied.

"It's called fair-play... Of course you don't know what that even is. But since they insist." he said cracking his knuckles and neck smirking.

"Now you're talking." Fema giggled.

"Was it really necessary to call your armor?" he asked.

"Just wanted to give the guy's in the crowd a free show." she replied honestly.

"You could have said it in a more suitable way."

"Sorry, not my style." she said winking at him.

"Don't worry Leo, it could be fun!" Aura said loud so he could hear her.

"She's right. Besides, I'll protect you." Celia said smiling.

"Hard to not worry when there's a hell grim reaper cat ready to leap at you." Leo replied.

"Nah, don't say that... She is one of the nicest Digimon I ever met... She wouldn't hurt a fly." Celia said while Leo looked towards Pikuna who was looking evilly at him, with small flames around her.

"You don't say." Leo replied sarcastically.

"Aura, I..." Hana started saying insecure but Aura placed a hand on her head and said: "I know... I won't make use you're powers... Only if you want to. However, I want you at least to use your reaction ability. I think that it will quite in handy in a few moments."

"Ok." Hana replied nodding.

"So, with all that set I guess we are ready to rumble. Let's give out one great show." Sebastian said.

"Should we go easy or all out on the kids?" Bastet asked Ignis.

"I don't know... It's a good opportunity to see how they have improved... Real life experience is better than any training session in my book." he replied already having his gaze on fighting Inc.

"You could have asked beforehand, you know? " Nick said to Francesca.

"Yeah, but you would have said no knowing you." she replied smiling innocently.

"Got you there. " Mary said giggling.

"I remind you that you're in this too. " Nick replied.

"I don't mind having some spare matches." she replied, raising her paw glowing with her ice powers.

"On your marks!!! " Sebastian started saying.

"I'm having a bad feeling about this already." Leo thought since it was obvious it will turn into chaos. Not only did they have to face each other, but also his parents, their Digimon, Nick and Mary.

"Get set!!! Go!!!" Sebastian finished making everyone start they're move. As soon as they started running Leo didn't think twice and used the "Wargraymon's shield" modify card on Celia. While doing that, Pikuna in the meantime already fired fire arrows towards them, Celia managing to block all of them thanks to it.

"Impressive." Inc admitted not expecting him to make such a read.

"Save it." Pikuna replied advancing in they're direction.

"Excuuuuuuuse me, princess." Inc replied shaking his head.

"Nope, excuse me!!!!!" Fema said appearing above him.

"What the?! " he exclaimed surprised and blocked her attack calling his sword at the last moment yelling: "Are you out of your mind?!"

"Nope... I knew you had good reflexes." Fema replied giggling landing in front of him, the two swords still remaining connected.

"How'd you get above me so fast anyway?" he asked curious.

"You said it too remember? Sneaking is a hobby of mine." she replied.

"Of course." Inc said giving a faint smile pressing forward, but Fema jumped backwards using her magic circles firing elemental attacks at him. He managed to dodge them and knew that she was trying to keep him in place apart from Pikuna.

"I have to find a way to get pass her." Inc thought.

Seeing the current situation as it was, Leo thought for a second then looking towards Celia he said: "Take care of Dashi for me. Keep him busy as long as you can."

"But.... What about Pikuna?" Celia asked.

"Don't worry. I promised I would tame her till the end of the day, remember? If I'm in trouble I'll call you right away!" Leo replied sounding convincing.

"Well, ok, if you insist. Good luck!" Celia said while splitting up from him.

"Good luck to you too!" he replied.

"What's he plotting?" Pikuna thought not getting why he would make Celia leave his side. Aura on the other side was thinking the same thing, but if her calculations were right and Pikuna would lounge for Leo then she and Hana had to worry only for the adversaries ahead.

"I think we'll have to wait a while." Bastet said.

"I was thinking the same thing." Francesca replied.

"You know, I was thinking... What happens of neither of them pass us?" Mary asked her superiors.

Both Ignis and Sebastian looked at each other for a moment then looking at her they replied in unison: "Beats us."

"Like father like son I guess." Nick thought while he looked towards Celia this all time. He had to admit that her powers intrigued him after what happened that time at San Giorgio.

"Missed me?!" Celia asked Dashi as soon as she reached him, surprisingly attacking him with her right fist. He only defended himself with his right arm not wanting to hurt her, but that's what she wanted, her fist glowing as soon as she made contact and continuing she gave him a strong palm with her other paw at his chest sending him a few meters away. Bringing a paw to where he was hit he said: "You could try to be at least a little more original."

"Not my fault I have this power. You would do the same." Celia replied cutely.

"You've got a point there. But still, even with that you can't imitate perfectly the original." Dashi mocked her but she didn't seem to care. In fact she smiled all the time bringing her paws behind her head and leaning to one side then when he finished she replied: "Mind you that I'm a professional. I could even perfect one's moves if I wanted to."

"I would love to see you try that." Dashi said smirking taking his stance taunting her to come at him with his right paw.

"I won't pull my punches." Celia replied going towards him head on.

"Don't except that I'll go easy neither. " Dashi said seeing her going towards him without any form of strategy or anything. In general, the leader is the more calculated one, but somehow even he thought that for Celia this was more fitting. Once she almost reached him she made a break sliding a little then jumped doing two forward somersaults then gave a straight vertical kick to which Dashi blocked simply bringing his paws upward in an X position. He had to admit he was amazed on the sight he just saw her doing, copycat or not. He decided to do his move now, using his left paw soon after the block to catch the leg she used to do the kick saying: "You leave yourself too open. " then he pulled her towards him and while he did that he got ready with his other paw to give a strong blow.

"Maybe so." Celia replied managing to block the blow using her left paw and after that she left herself fall elegantly, landing with her right paw so she could sustain herself then, gave a kick with her free leg making him let go of her and backing off a little. After that, she did a flip back imitating his stance replying: "But I find a way to compensate that."

"Not bad. First time I seen someone being able to do that. Kudos to you, it seems you can really improvise and change the way one's ability works as you say." Dashi said.

"Told ya! And I'm just getting started!" Celia replied cheerfully.

"Where do you get all that cheerfulness is beyond me." he replied smiling faintly turning to attack, Celia doing the same thing both giving a strong precise raised kick which collided with one another making a gust of wind from the impact around them. They started exchanging a series of kicks managing to block one another every time, the power making the grass from the field swish from the impacts.

"I'm glad that you're having fun." Celia said while they were still at it.

"Why do you say that? " Dashi asked thinking it was kind of random pointing it out now giving the situation.

"I can notice it from you're expression. Sometimes you look so serious that I can't get what's your mood." Celia replied.

"I didn't knew it worried you that much. But I guess you're right. I'm kind of enjoying myself." Dashi admitted.

"Hope you get *enjoyment* from other things other than fighting." she teased him giggling making him flush and reply abruptly: "What does it have to do with that now?!"

In the meantime, Leo and the others were advancing for the first part without anyone doing anything. Aura and Hana where waiting to see what the others will do, while Leo knowing his sister and how little patience she has expected her in a few moments to take first blood. And how right on mark he was, seeing her trough her scythe landing in front of Hana and Aura startling them and making them stop in they're tracks.

"Hey, careful with this thing, will ya?!" Aura exclaimed a bit angry then was pushed by Hana aside who said: "Look out! ", just in time to dodge a flying Dashi who regained his stance landing with a long slide backwards shaking his head from the hit he just received from Celia: "This is becoming embarrassing. What's with every girl today managing to beat me at my own games?" making both Aura and Hana giggle.

"Don't take it seriously Dashi. Celia likes doing that a lot." Leo replied while he slashed a card on his digivice then extended his right arm. From behind Pikuna was going to lash at him but suddenly felt something constraining her body making her lose her balance and trip luckily being stopped by Leo's arm keeping her in place.

"Nice of you to join us." Leo said to her smirking.

"What in the?" Pikuna asked confused looking at what was keeping her in place and seeing what it was she said: "Training grips?!"

"To be honest, I intended to use this card whenever Celia would get too touchy and annoying... But I guess this works too." Leo replied showing her that he had a "training grips" modify cards in his other hand.

"Oh come on!!! Not fair! " Pikuna protested shaking a little.

"Like you being allowed to use your powers is fair." Leo replied then nonchalantly he gave a whistle and appearing mach speed behind him stood Celia who blocked an incoming attack from Inc. Everyone looked amazed at this, Leo and Celia exchanged a small glance at each other smiling.

"Heeeee.... Now this was unexpected... How did you managed to predict all this?" Inc asked, he's sword and Celia's still connected.

"A tamer can consider himself one when he is in tune with his Digimon, feeling and predicting one's move and reaction." Leo replied seriously. After that there was a moment of silence but Pikuna couldn't help herself but giggle then laugh.

"I wouldn't laugh if I were you." Leo said to her sister who didn't care of his comment at all, even Celia couldn't resist after a while.

"Oh sorry, I didn't know you've mastered the way of the tamer." Pikuna said.

"Very well, have it your way then. Hey Inc!" Leo exclaimed.

"What?!" Inc replied with a puzzled look.

"Catch!" he replied pushing Pikuna back starting to make her fall.

"Leo, why you little!!!" Pikuna growled.

"I leave the rest to you." Leo said to Celia before he started to run.

"Oh no you don't. Come on Hana, after him!" Aura said following him.

"Uh... Sure..." Hana replied doing the same.

"Sure thing." Celia said seeing Inc detach from her to grab Pikuna then created 7 light swords shooting them at Dashi who wanted to stop Leo but was forced to deal with them first. Then Celia moved pass the couple and went towards Fema who was doing the same thing.

"Looks like we're in for a cat fight" Fema joked.

"Doesn't quite fit seeing what we are. Does it?" Celia replied giggling, wanting to have a sparring match with her for some time, Fema thinking the same thing.

"I should let you know that in a way, I'm a half cat." Fema said while both elegantly made a spin with both swords seeming like it was a dance while it clashed with one another.

"I don't get it." Celia said taking her stance staying sideways with her right sword kept to the left while the other was behind her back pointed forward towards Fema.

"I will explain later." Fema replied chuckling.

"Here you go Piku." Inc said cutting down the training grips that were restraining Pikuna then helped her getting up.

"Thanks Incy." she replied smiling giving a kiss on his cheek then looking towards Leo who was followed by Hana and Aura said: "Taming me? I'll show him."

"Just make sure to not to hurt him too much. I'll stand here and take care of our two troublesome dragonesses." Inc said smiling.

"Can't promise you that." Pikuna replied before dashing as fast as she could towards the others.

"Sate... Guess I should join the fray." Inc said calling his sword turning towards Celia and Fema with a grin: "Let's see where my limits can go."

"Where the heck do you still get all this energy?" Aura asked Leo who turned to look at her and replied: "What? Are you starting to feel tired? That seems kind of off from you."

"I didn't mean that." Aura replied.

"Leo! Look out!" Hana said warning him but Leo laughed and said: "Come on Hana... That's the oldest trick in the bo-" before he hit something head on. Both the girls looked closely and it seemed to be a wall made of ice by the looks of it.

"Ssssssolid!!" Mary said from the other side, leaning on the wall she just made giving two knocks on its surface smirking.

"What will I do with her?" Nick said sighing.

"I think she's right. I'm starting to get bored too. How about joining the kids?" Bastet suggested.

"You don't have to ask me twice." Ignis replied.

"I guess it's settled then. What do you think love?" Francesca continued.

"And here for once I wanted to obey by the rules." Sebastian said receiving a glare from his digimon who said: "You? Rules? Whenever did that happen?"

"Like you were any different. You two were the most troublesome units at the time." Bastet said to her mate.

"Not to mention getting always into trouble." Francesca continued giggling.

"But we managed every time to get out of them. Right? Does it matter?" Sebastian said in defense.

"Sure. Because we two most of time arrived saving your sorry asses." Bastet said.

"Hey. Are we going or what?" Ignis asked starting to get annoyed.

Nick stood silent hearing this conversation a bit perplexed. No wonder Leo and the others are as they are now. While he was in thought he noticed that his superiors started to leave.

"Wait a sec! What about guarding the flag?!" Nick exclaimed.

"You and Mary can take care of that!" Francesca replied waving her hand to him.

"What?! This is bullshit!" Nick said not liking where this is going.

Regaining his senses a little after the clash, Leo looked at the wall before him and cursing a little said: "Damn Mary and her tricks."

From above he could see his parents that were transported by their digimon so that they could jump over it with ease. He noticed that Dashi arrived standing beside him, gesturing him and the other 2 girls to stay silent.

"Wonder what's keeping the others so long." Mary asked not sensing any movement from the others side, until right beside her, a punch came out through the ice startling her, the wall starting to crack and then turning into pieces of ice. Everyone looked at this speechless. He managed to destroy it like it was nothing. Dashi still keeping his position with his fist forward said: "So sorry. I must have knocked too hard." Pikuna was starting to catch up and saw what happened in front of her. The scene was really extraordinary.

"That Dashi... Such a showoff." she said smiling a little but it didn't last long when she noticed Leo's parents and they're Digimon coming her way.

"Oh sure. Now that's fair." she said making a break with her feet meanwhile she impaled her scythe in the ground, making a jump on the other side of it that served as a springboard making her jump high and passing them.

"Oh no you don't." Bastet said reading her move and jump also, giving a slash with her claw, Pikuna managing to call back her scythe in time blocking it.

"Guess we'll be moving on." Ignis said seeing that her mate already chose her opponent.

"Sure. Leave her to us." Francesca said.

Celia found herself staying in the center between Fema and Inc blocking both swords from another. She put force raising hers and theirs managing to escape from the suppression. Fema continued doing an elegant 360 spin with her swords like she was ice skating, Celia blocking with both swords in a cross position while Inc ducked giving him an opportunity to move forward giving a blow that made her swords fly away.

"Looks like I win." Inc said convinced but Celia just smiled stepping to one side and giving a roundhouse kick to Ignis who wanted to attack from her back with his fire rocket attack.

"Wha-?!" Inc said before getting hit by Ignis both getting sent away.

"Now isn't this Deja Vu." Sebastian sighed shaking his head remembering that Clara did the same thing to him.

Fema noticed that Celia jumped backwards flapping her wings to go away. She brought both her paws forward creating her magic circles to shoot countless fireballs at the Clerimon but unexpectedly she at the same time brought her paws forward and fired back the same amount, the flames being of holy light, that collided with each other creating a small explosion. Fema brought her right arm to cover her eyes and as soon as the collision stopped she saw that Celia went towards where the others were.

"B-but how did she do that? She didn't absorb my attacks like she usually does." Fema asked really puzzled by the situation that just occurred.

"How did she manage to counter so easily?" Ignis said standing up his back hurting a little.

"Take my advice. Never think of logical explanations when it comes to Celia." Inc said getting up also then continued: "Now that I think of it, it's been a while since we got a chance to spar."

"I know... Sorry kiddo... Between work and other things I just couldn't find time... But maybe it's better this way... I can see how much you've improved." Ignis replied.

"Good idea. "Inc replied calling his fire wings while his sword starting glowing using his "Blade of Honor" ability.

"I hope you don't mind having another Cendra in the fray, right?" Fema said walking towards them with her elegant movement, her tail also swishing in contrast to each step she took.

"I thought you would go after Celia." Inc said smirking.

"And leave my dear onii-chan here alone? How heartless do you think I am?" Fema asked smiling at him.

"So I assume you want a truss now and join forces?" he asked.

"I don't mind. It would make things a lot more interesting." Ignis said in approval.

"This is kind of nostalgic. Fighting side by side, only the two of us." Fema said reaching his side taking her battle stance.

"Now that you mention it. Be careful around him. After all, we're dealing with the strongest Flamedramon on earth right now." Inc said preparing himself also.

"Roger that." Fema replied.

"Oh come one now Inc. You'll make me blush if you make comments like that." Ignis said laughing a little, his gauntlets starting to emanate fire.

"A battle between similars huh?" Sebastian said looking at the 3 dragons, quite anxious to see them in action.

"Ok kids, let's rock!" Ignis said, the blade of his helmet glowing white-red then making a horizontal gesture with his head, he shoot a fire energy beam that both Inc and Fema dodged jumping out of the way. Inc while in mid air fired his "Luminous Helix" towards Ignis who only smirked doing something that no one ever did with his attack. He managed to grab the helix like it would be a frisbee and sent it back towards him which he blocked closing his fire wings around him. Fema charged from one side at him but Ignis shouted: "Flame Shield!" engulfing himself in a shield of fire.

"So that's how's it gonna be?" Fema said jumping above Ignis calling a circle that surrounded the barrier making it dissipate.

"Oya?! Nice trick!" Ignis said impressed seeing that she continued diving towards him with both swords forward. When she was near him, he simply raised his paws and grabbed both swords with his gauntlets then threw her away. From his left Inc appeared attacking with his wings which Ignis blocked with thrusts with his gauntlets, at the second block he fired with his free paw a couple of flames with his "Knucle Fire" ability to which Inc dodged moving sideways and continued with a stinger. Ignis did what he did with Fema and grabbed his sword, slamming it down making Inc crouch in the process. With his other paw Ignis aimed at him saying: "Still got ways to go kiddo."

"Don't be so sure." Fema said arriving behind Inc giving a blow the gauntlet that was holding Inc's sword breaking it in the process and with the other sword attacked the other one deviating the attack. Inc being able to move in an instant made a slash of fire and light, to which Ignis blocked creating a protective fire barrier like before. Inc passed by him like a samurai juggling his sword in a circle at the end with his eyes closed, then placing as much force in his sword as he could he impaled it down creating a crack of energy that went backwards that hit Ignis in full sending him in the air. Inc then jumped backwards yelling: "Fema, like in the old days!"

"Coming right up!" Fema said tossing her swords that where spinning towards Inc and caught, turning them in a reverse grip starting to lash at Ignis. The Flamedramon was starting to be engulfed in flames and wanted to fly out of the way, but something that he didn't foresee happened. Fema brought one paw forward and muttered: "Magic circle", making a ring appear around Ignis of a black color then she continued: "Gravity", closing her palm in a fist making the circle engulf Ignis keeping him in place not being able to move. With that, Inc gave a double slash passing Ignis sideways, landing near Fema doing a turn around slide, Ignis armor breaking from the impact and falling down. Tossing the swords back to Fema he said smiling: "Now that was climatic!"

"You never change." Fema said giggling.

"I guess it's true when they say that the student surpasses the master at one point." Sebastian said helping up his friend.

"I was just going easy on them. Get real!" Ignis said a bit in embarrassment.

"How thoughtful of you." Sebastian teased.

"How do you think the others are doing?" Fema asked.

"I don't know.... They pretty much must be at the end by now." Inc replied seeing that Piku managed to pass Bastet.

"You could have posed more a threat if you wanted to?" Francesca said to her Digimon who only replied: "What? And let Leo have it easy? Where would the fun be?"

"Man... You sure are persistent!" Mary said throwing ice spheres to the other contestants. Leo had a really hard time dodging those out of the most, Dashi being able to simply break them, while Aura had Hana that used her ability to evade ones attacks.

"This wasn't fair to begin with." Leo said grinding his teeth. He had to think of something.

"Hey Mary. Just make sure not to hurt them. There are humans there too." Nick said to his Digimon while he was beside her. He knew how she can exaggerate in battles, and didn't want to have accidents.

"Of course not. Just keeping them in place till our superiors get back." Mary replied.

"That's kind of boring if you ask me." both Nick and Mary heard someone said to they're right, making her stop her attack. Turning to look Mary saw Celia right beside her smiling waving with her paw in salutation. On instinct Mary smashed her fist on the ground creating a spike in front of her that Celia dodged, though being sure to touch with her paw the ice in the process and went in front of Leo.

"When did you?" Mary asked confused, not even sensing she was there.

"Missed me?" Celia asked cheerfully to Leo.

"I'll be honest and say that giving the situation, yeah." Leo replied not even bothering to ask her how she did that. From behind he could hear a very familiar voice who yelled."Leoooooooooo!!!!" already sending shivers out his spine.

Turning to look he saw Pikuna who was running an all fours in flames with a death glare obviously going towards him.

"Oh oh... Better get to that flagpole fast!!" Leo exclaimed starting to run for it, and passing Mary and Nick in the confusion.

"Hey, stop right there!" Mary exclaimed wanting to stop him but Celia didn't allow that and summoned spikes of ice around her confining her passing her also followed by the rest.

"Mary, you there?" Nick asked.

"Please leave me alone. I never felt so embarrassed." Mary said not believing she has been blocked by her own attack. She didn't notice that Celia touched her ice when she made it a few moments ago. That was her plan from the beginning.

Nick could only sigh and say: "So much for guarding the flagpole." while Pikuna passed them like a flaming flash.

"Hey Leo, wait up!", Celia said.

"No can do. Firecat at my throat at 6 a clock!" Leo said seeing the flagpole in front of him and just a little more and he would win.

"I WON'T LET YOU!!!" Pikuna said making a jump with all her paws like a true feline locking on to Leo.

"Oh crap!" Leo exclaimed.

Celia on instinct jumped managing to grab Pikuna's tail making her say: "Damn it Cel! Let go!"

"Sorry Piku. Can't let you do that" Celia replied starting to flap her wings but Dashi said: "And where do you think you're going?", jumping also catching also Celia's tail making her lose her strength when she tried to flap her wings making a cute squeak: "Dashi!!Not there!!"

"Same thing here buddy." Aura said grabbing Dashi's tail also making all starting to fall like a huge tree towards Leo. Turning to look the only thing that Leo could say was:"Shiiiiit!!!", making a jump towards the flagpole, the victory almost in his grasp, but just from mere inches Pikuna fell on him making him hit the ground then slide hitting the flagpole with his head making it fly away backwards towards Hana who grabbed it instinctively.

"Heh?" Hana said confused seeing the flagpole in her paws.

Everyone, crowd included remained in silence, Leo, Pikuna, Celia and Dashi with mouths wide open then yelled in unison: "WHAT THE HEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!"

"Yare Yare" Inc said with his arms crossed smiling.

"Looks like you won't get to explore." Fema said laughing.

"You really had to point that out? Didn't you?!"Inc said annoyed.

"This is all your fault!!!" Pikuna yelled to Leo still on top of him.

"My fault?! It's you who landed on me and ruined everything you good for nothing cat!!" Leo yelled back.

"Thank your girlfriend for that! I would have just bounced on you and then went for the flagpole!"

"FOR THE LAST TIME!!! SHE AIN'T MY GIRLFRIEND!!!"

"Uhm, Dashi?" Celia asked shivering and blushing furiously.

"Yes?" he replied.

"Could you please let go of my tail?! I can't take it anymore! You're holding it to tight!!!" Celia said trying not to moan.

"Huh?" Dashi said confused at first at his paw grabbing her tail then remembered and let go instantly: "S-Sorry.... I didn't mean to!" he said blushing furiously also for the fact that she was on top of her.

"Heeee!! So your tail is sensitive?! You never told me that." Aura said caressing it making her moan a little: "Aura! Don't you dare!!"

"Hey you two! Don't get me involved in this!" Dashi said.

"Why not? You could have fun with us." Aura joked seductively while Hana just stood there not knowing what do to.

"So these are our future team mates? This sure is reassuring." Nick said actually very worried.

"I like them... They really are a lively bunch." Mary said giggling.

"Nice way of putting it." Nick replied looking at everyone still arguing with one another.

After the match

Leo stood outside in the courtyard of his house, on one of the swings, trying to relax a little after all that happened today. He couldn't help but sigh on his luck and all the wacky things that happened that day. But in a way, he should have expected things to go that way, ever since he met everyone from Celia onward.

"What's with that face? You seem like something terrible just happened." Pikuna said siting on the other swing next to him.

"Do I really look that way?" Leo asked.

"Well, pretty much. Just get over it. Looking at it now, it was really funny. I would have wanted to see it from another one's perspective." she said giggling.

"And just when I'm thinking that these silly things happening to us can't amaze me anymore...Celia manages to outdone herself every time."

"Well to be fair, it's a bit all our fault this time around."

"Where still at a draw though after this."

"Does it really matter now?" Pikuna said stopping the swinging.

"Well, I guess you could say both yes and no. I don't know, I just wanted to make this event memorable."

"I see... About that... I talked with Celia about something you said... And I have to say... I was a bit disappointed...", Pikuna said making him also stop swinging then replied seriously: "I had a feeling you two were talking about that."

"Do you really think that at one point me and Incy will just go away?" she asked a bit saddened.

"I don't mean it that way. It's just that I thought it would be fair to let you three guys live your life and meet some times... You know... Like between families. I don't find it fair to keep you guys attached to me all your lives. It's true, I got used to you guys around, and you're my little sister. In a way, you're the one which is going to be hard to not have around." Leo replied honestly.

"And do you think I like the idea of not having you around? Listen. All of us three like the way things are now and we want them to be the same. If you consider yourself the smart ass tamer you think you are... Then you should know that a Digimon always wants to be by its tamer's side. I know that you're trying to make feel and give us the same rights every human has. But you're over pushing it!" Pikuna said loud placing a paw on his shoulder. Then continued in a low tone again: "Don't try to fix something that's not broken Leo."

"Funny you should mention that phrase. Hard not to think that way when your digimon feels guilty and ashamed for some reason." Leo replied looking her directly in the eyes.

"What are you talking about?" she asked confused.

"Don't play dumb with me. That's how you feel isn't it? I felt all your feelings when you digievolved that time." Leo said seeing that he was right. Her expression spoke for itself. She seemed a bit panicked.

"Did I do something wrong? Did something happen? Did -", he started asking abruptly but he stopped when he felt her paw on his shoulder gripping him hard that it hurt him a little.

"No... It's not your fault." Pikuna could only reply but she didn't know what to do now. She was basically in chains. How was she going to explain this to him now? She didn't expect something like this to happen. She just stood in silence, almost at the verge of tears.

"I see." Leo said getting up and Pikuna in freight that he would leave grabbed his hand with both paws and said: "Wait... I ...." but Leo stopped her by placing a paw on her head caressing her gently.

"You don't need to force yourself to tell me. I'm sure you'll muster out the courage to tell me sometimes. And to answer your question better from before. We will see how things will go, and obviously I wouldn't send you guys away. It would be your choice. Having you guys always around would be the best and a bit annoying I guess giving our small adventures as of late. I don't mind having a big family." Leo said smirking, Pikuna looking up at him, feeling happy and also a bit sad not being able to tell him. It's like he read her mind. Smiling, she pulled him in a big hug and said: "You idiot."

"I'll take that as a compliment." Leo replied hugging her back hearing her starting to purr. This was really nostalgic to him. It felt just like when they were kids.

"Awwww... Now isn't that cute! Careful Inc... He could steal her at one point from you!" Celia said looking from upstairs on the window.

"That would be a problem for you too you know?" Inc replied joking observing as well.

"You know. I have this feeling that maybe Aura wasn't that wrong when she said those two where different when they were little."

"It's still kind of hard to believe."

"Why? How were you and Fema by the way when you were little?" Celia asked like it was something normal.

"Me and Fema?" Inc asked actually a bit surprised by this question.

"No need to fake it with me Inc. I know you and her are relatives. Twins actually." Celia said to him smirking.

"Did she tell you?" Inc asked seriously admitting it at this point, and if Fema really did that, he was going to teach her a lesson.

"Nope." Celia said cutely giggling.

"Then how?" Inc stood looking at her thinking then after a few moments he slapped his forehead saying: "Of course!"

"Now that's the smart Inc I know." Celia said smiling at him and received a poke on her snout from him who said: "This thing is kind of annoying."

"How can you say that? I have the most cute and useful snout." Celia replied proudly.

"If you say so. Listen, it would be best if you-" Inc started saying but she stopped him placing a finger on his snout cutely: "I know. Don't tell anyone about this. It was kind of obvious since neither of you said a thing."

"Thanks." Inc replied blushing a little.

"So, how were you two as kids?"

"It's a long story."

"Neat... I like long stories!"

"Ugh...You never let go if you don't get what you want don't you?"

"Yup. That's me!"

"We should better go inside." Leo suggested letting go of her.

"Sure." Pikuna nodded smiling.

"I don't know you but I'm going straight to bed. I don't know how I'll be able to move tomorrow."

"Nah. I'll wait a little. Have something to do first." Pikuna replied.

"Really? Like what?" Leo asked curious.

"To summarize it in one word.... Exploring." she replied smirking.