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KINGS OF CRICKET: The Golden Era

"Come with me to take over the world! I am sure I'll make you King of Kings by then!" declared an invigorate figure. His long reddish blue hairs fluttering with a burning red gaze, he smirked. The 13 boys stared at him stunned. "What? Are you surprised?" Bewilderment yet a promise and an everlasting bond formed, So it begins the journey of stars. A mysterious and an amazingly talented juvenile cricket player Alan Rex Lorenzo, (concealing his identity) after suffering a huge loss two years ago, travels around the world in search of a strong team to rival the upcoming Men T-20 cricket world cup. Upon recieving a call from his brother from the Under-18 High school representatives cricket base, he heads back to Pakistan to encounter what he wandered insearch for long. Prodigies and Geniuses of all kinds from all over the country with talents shockingly astounding from one another gather together. Secrets and bonds, understanding and trust, hardwork and passion, relentless, brave and a youth never giving up! The kings of cricket alongside Alan rise up at the world stage once again!

LaibaKhan7 · 若者
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368 Chs

(Part 5)

"Oh dear, oh dear…" entered in a familiar voice. Steps light yet firm marched onward to where Rauf and the others stood. Their jerseys orange and red blazing like fire blended amid the dark colors. Smiles poised than the rest and confidence casing them like jewels, a young teenager walking in the front said, "We haven't even taken our positions as hosts yet the guests have already arrived." His hairs blonde and eyes sky blue, he grinned softly.

Rauf who was standing uninterested for while exposed a light, upward curve of his lips. Haruf too beamed.

"Welcome to Islamabad, our esteemed awaited guests." the young teenager greeted.

"Ah, our hosts have finally arrived. You made us wait too long, Romeo." Ren smiled.

Romeo bowed his head lightly. "I humbly apologize for the inconvenience. Despite that we are happy to have you all here. I hope you won't mind." he replied.

Akbar and Suleiman at his sight narrowed their gazes. "What's the point of being so humble and warm when you are as cruel as Jack Frost? You devil in disguise." Suleiman mocked.

"You aren't as kind as an angel yourself. You fool in disguise." uttered another one right back at his face. Standing behind Romeo his light brown hairs dangled over his droopy and dark black eyes, he yawned.

"You…!" Suleiman gritted as Romeo kept his hand before the boy shaking his head, "Stop it Rovan. Guests shouldn't be treated this way."

"Tch, Alright…" Rovan looked away.

Tracing Kazuna's sight he ignored everyone walking over to him. Suddenly embracing him out of the blue. Kazuna blinked puzzled.

The middleschoolers and highschoolers all stood confused.

"Okay…?" Ryan whispered.

"Finally… I finally saw you after so long." Rovan looked up smiling, "Let's play with all we've got alright?"

Kazuna nodded exhaling.

"Good boy…" Rovan ruffled his hairs.

Kazuna embarrassed stepped away, "Stop it."

'Hehe…" Rovan still ruffled his hairs amused. Realizing something missing after a short while he questioned, "And Senri? Where is he?"

The highschoolers hearing his name sighed. "He is coming by road. Of course it will take some time." Noah replied.

Romeo smiled, "Still scared of aeroplanes I guess?" "More like heights." Elias corrected. Evan too nodded.

Romeo before long walked towards Rauf. Rauf raising his hand gave a high five. "You were late…" he said.

"Yeah, a little. We had an urgent meeting held right on the mark before we were coming here. I hope you won't mind." Romeo told.

"Why would we? We are just happy to see you after long." Isa said. 

Akbar passing Romeo headed inside the headquarters silent. Just from his gaze he looked angry. Suleiman too wordless, followed along with his team.

"Romeo dear, I think…" Elias said however Romeo interrupted, "I know. Feuds 1of the past. Even though I have already forgotten about them. To tell you the truth I have no idea what to say."

"Don't fret about it. You have a big heart. It depends on them to understand that." Zach assured.

Romeo slightly surprised nodded, "Thank you. I hadn't thought I'd ever be appreciated by you though."

Looking at the middleschoolers who stared at Romeo in admiration (mostly freshmen and sophomores) he asked, "So these are your future stars?"

"Who knows? It depends on them to become ones or not." Rauf stated blatant.

And that was it! One was gentle while the other the King of Brazenness.

Kenzo twitched his brow annoyed.

"Why didn't we seriously get Romeo as our senior?" Heber asked.

"Yeah, he even looks a billion times better than him." Azazel added.

"He is, I agree with you too." Ren agreed standing behind them.

"But in entire Pakistan. If you lost Rauf. You won't ever find anyone like him. He is that priceless of a jewel. Even the world's precious diamond 'Kohinoor2' can't compare to him." Zach added.

"A…ha…?" The middleschoolers agreed ironically dumbfounded. What sarcasm! Kohinoor… and Rauf? This kind of prestige wasn't meant for a jerk like him, was their only thought that moment.

"You all regard him way too much. He isn't worthy of that." Seraph uttered shamelessly while Xavier agreed chuckling.

Orion snickered, "You don't get it because you are all ignorant. Once you all see what he's truly like is when you'll believe his and Kohinoor's comparison."

"Whatever…" Adam rolled his eyes, disregarding. The middleschoolers hearing his endless praises from one ear, politely took them out from another. Simple!

"By the way, where's Alan?" Romeo asked, "It felt really awkward when I wasn't bothered 3right after meeting you all."

"He must be wandering around the base. Don't bother yourself, he'll be back." Rauf replied.

However, Haruf abruptly pointed towards the middles schoolers.

"Oh my…" A fine-looking purple haired boy with his complexion pearl white smiled at Kenzo who in turn frowned. Whereas, beside him another boy with yellow hairs and slightly olive complexion grinned at Xavier who in turn smiled nonchalant. As if opposites kept before each other the highschoolers looked at them confused.

"What in the world is going on?" Aigou asked tapping Poseidon's shoulder.

Poseidon puzzled himself smiled awkwardly, "Even I don't know… the four of them had been staring at each other like that ever since they arrived." 

"Keep that smug smile to yourself. Just see how I beat that arrogance out of you in the ground." Kenzo uttered vexed.

The purple haired boy chuckled lightly, "Hm. We'll see how that goes. Make sure to bring that attitude of your along with you in case you feel humiliated after being defeated." he taunted.

Kenzo gritted annoyed.

"Another Isa!?" Ren, Noah, Aigou, Haruf, Evan and even Kazuna thought at the same time.

Isa guessing their thoughts smiled obvious.

"Heh, just you wait until we crush you all! This time we are the only ones heading to the world cup!" claimed the other one. His hairs flaring indigo and eyes violet he smirked at Xavier.

Xavier beamed, "Indeed. We look forward to your performance. Make sure to bring your attitude along too. In case we sent you back to the pavilion humiliated."

Hearing him respond austerely Kenzo snorted jeering, "Haha! So right!!"

"Devils…" Cassiel thought behind them speechless.

"Who'd knew your entire team is unlike you, Captain Romeo." Kazuna remarked.

Romeo nodded, "I agree. Thank goodness they are under my control is what I am really grateful for right now."

"Sena, Venus that's enough." Rovan stopped.

Sena nodding walked away waving at Kenzo, "Let's meet at the ground again, your highness~"

Kenzo stunned for a moment glared. Heber and Azazel looked at each other and the rest startled too.

"For middle schoolers and meeting us for the first time. They sure know too much." Gabriel forewarned.

Kenzo silently stared at Sena's back.

All of a sudden, loud rapping, rumbles and high brassy notes of drums and trumpets were heard. The boys immediately pivoted around. Making their way was a group of boys dancing, singing and cheering. Drums banging once, twice, thrice and again with the duet alongside the loud trumpets. A long flag being swayed right and left with Multan Sultans emblem. The boys danced round and round whistling. Their jerseys flapping blue and green with 'Multan Sultans' engraved on them. The middle schoolers stared perlexed with their mouths hanging.

"What the heck?!" Adam, Feng and Azazel questioned dumb while Ryan and Ezekiel rubbed their eyes.

"Have I lost it?" Heber asked Ren who laughed in turn, "No you didn't, ahaha!"

Kenzo and Seraph eyed Helios and Gabriel who shrugged their shoulders oblivious as well while Xavier and Poseidon looked forward to the group's arrival amused. 

Romeo at their sight stepped ahead, "That's right, I wondered what was missing. Multan Sultans were missing." he stated.

The boy in the center of the group jumped and danced singing, 

           "Oy! Oy! It's the arrival of Sultans! Arrival of rulers of Pakistan~!

            Bow low! Bow low! The Stage is ours! This year's trophy calls~!

           Out of the way! Out of the way! Our horses reign a way to stars!~

        This flag testifies our march! Our blue and green is ready to advance!~

           Sweat and blood all in one! Hands and trust beyond contrast!~`

          Oy! Oy! It's the arrival of sultans! Arrivals of rulers of Pakistan!~"

Hearing the constant anthem (which ignited annoyance in them…) the boys twitched their brows.

"Now who's full of himself?" Aigou asked.

"Welcome…" Romeo gave his hand to the boy who ignoring him shook his finger before him swaying around.

"No! No! My Dear Romeo. For shaking my hand you already know the rule! Dance along!!" he exclaimed. His hairs charcoal grey and eyes orange.

The trumpeters and drummers who were his teammates danced one more time soon ending the duet, standing before the rest. "Hello~ Islamabad!" they all greeted together. Mile wide kind smiles resting on their faces immediately elated others mood.

"Wow~ they are so bright!" Adam remarked. 

"And jovial too!" Heber added happy himself.

"Seriously…?" Cassiel asked speechless.

Romeo chuckling shook his head, "Pardon me. For I just cannot do that. However, we are glad to have you all here. I hope you enjoy our city during your stay."

The boy raised his brow, "Why? Why can't you dance? It's something that makes you happy. Don't worry though Romeo. I won't tell Maria about it so don't be embarrassed." he shook his hand instantly patting his shoulder.

Romeo silent, smiled awkwardly.