3 years later

The score between LakeWood technical and California Institute of Athletics High School was tight. It was the 5th set and both teams were on the verge of victory, tied at 12-12. Coach Russ now sports longer black hair with the tips dyed a frosty blue.

"This is the final few rallies of this game, we're tied with 2 sets to 2, win this for those who weren't able to make it here" The team nods.

"WE ARE LAKEWOOD TECH!"

Kurai walks over to the service line. He had grown to stand at 6 foot 11 now. His gray hair was slightly shorter than it was his freshman year. His blue eyes were focused and glowing in the 5th set of the finale game against Christian and the high school team representing California. He sported Jersey number one on his muscular back. Facial hair started to grow on his chin.

"Good serve" Kurai tosses the ball high into the air. The arena shakes as Kurai jumps, swinging his hand and serving the ball over the net with high speed and precision. The other team's Libero falls forward and receives the ball. The setter set the ball high into the air.

"Christian!" A man with a goatee and bright blonde hair combed back and blue eyes runs forward. Swinging his hand back as he jumps. Full power swinging into the ball as it goes flying into the air behind him. Dougal now stands at 6 foot 2 with his white hair now longer and combed back revealing his off blue eyes.

"A monster block by Dougal Wilson, the Immovable fortress!"

Dougal sported Jersey number 4 and was the main powerhouse blocker of LakeWood Technical in their Senior year.

"Team captain Kurai steps up to serve again!"

Kurai exhales.

"Good serve" Kurai tosses the ball and sends it flying over the net. The libero receives it as the setter dumps it over the net. Kurai shouted.

"Ajax!" Ajax appears under the ball at the last second and sends it into the air. A young boy, a freshman on the team, jumps from the back of the court to spike. His short orange hair flowing which matched his brown eyes. 3 blockers appear towering over the short 5 foot 6 player. 'Have at it… Ace!' The boy quickly turns and mid-air sets the ball to the left side of the court.

A man stands in the back of the court. Wearing Jersey number 2 with an inspiring back. His gray hair was now down to his shoulders in length. Put up in a half up half down man bun. Taking one step forward. His blue eyes track the ball. The name Kaneko plastered on his back as he bolted forward. His feet slamming onto the court as he flies into the air. Kurai smirked, seeing his Dad in Kaneko who was now the second best wing spiker in the nation at the high school level. Kaneko slammed his hand into the ball as it morphs from its shape around his hand. Flying over the block and hitting the court with a booming Echo as it loses its ball shape against the hard court. Bouncing into the ceiling, then into the rafters where the spectators sat.

"It's finally happened" a silence filled the Arena.

"LakeWood Technical High School Takes Nationals by storm and Wins!!"

[25-22 (LWTHS) / 21-25 (CIAHS) / 25-20 (CIAHS) / 30-28 (LWTHS) / 15-13 (LWTHS)] LWTHS wins. 3 sets to 2.

The arena goes crazy. Stomping, shouting, crying, Kurai stands and looks around at the arena. Kaneko walking over.

"We did it… Kurai…" Kurai nods.

"We did" Ajax walks over and so does Dougal as they all stand in the lights of the Arena as the Seniors of LakeWood Technical High School.

[One month later]

Kurai looks around the Volleyball gym. The team had exploded in popularity since Kurai's freshman year, the team was now known worldwide as the "Monster Generation" and "Upcoming talents" with the member count exceeding 20 almost 30. Kurai exhales remembering his years and experience as a freshman as he holds the old worn down volleyball in his hands.

"Thank you for all these years…" Kurai exhales.

"Good serve…" Kurai tosses the ball. Taking one step forward and then another. Launching his penultimate step and flying into the air. Swinging his shoulder weight into the ball as it wraps around his hand. Flying at a high speed over the net. Kaneko suddenly appears and receives the ball perfectly. The ball landed where Kurai would normally stand as setter.

"Nice receive… Kaneko" Kaneko smirks and stands up, all his hair combed out to look nice and kept out of his face.

"Nice serve… Kurai…!" The two walk over to the net and lock eyes. Reaching out and shaking hands.

"The next time we meet," Kaneko smirks.

"We'll be on opposing sides of the net" the two smirk and shake hands.

"And cut your hair…it's getting long and it was getting in your way at nationals this year, making it harder for you to see" Kaneko is shocked.

"Wha- wha-" Kurai smiles calmly.

"Just cut your hair… and keep up the good work… brother"

The wind blows calmly as two men put up a sign out front of the school. 'Senior Graduation + Mound Ceremony'