Harley_Wantland

Kurai Vlast' and his twin brother dreamed about being professional Volleyball players. inspired by their dad to achieve this goal, nothing could stop them. Until Tragedy strikes; their motivation to play volleyball hanging in the balance. But when they decide to give volleyball one more chance? They take the world by storm. Follow these two through heartache, pain, and hurt as they rush to become Olympians on the world stage

BROTHERHOOD: RISE

[1 month later, beginning of Qualifier tournament]

Kurai sat on the coach. The TV playing international Volleyball matches. This one was a match between team USA and Russia. Kurai kept his eyes on one specific player.

"Here comes Kaneko from team Russia, Team USA should put all their strength into blocking him!" A man with short parted gray hair ran up to the net with a loud boom. Jumping high into the air. The arena shook as the ball floated in front of the lights. 3 blockers all over 6 foot 5 appear. Kaneko smirking and slamming the ball at a sharp angle, landing between the 3 meter line and the net.

"Kaneko Vlast'! The upcoming U20 Worlds greatest wing spiker!!"

Kurai smirked and turned the TV off. Grabbing his bags and walking out the door.

The team sat in front of Coach Haruki, she looks at them all and exhaled.

"Our first match is against Mason Community and technical college from Northern Kentucky… they're known for their strong blocking game and a single powerful pinch server" They all agreed. Kurai recognized the pinch server as Eric from Mason County. A rival team back during High School. Coach Haruki continued.

"So, using Kurai's IQ and strategic mind, in cohesion with Owen's strategic mind and blocking skills… we'll avoid all of their blocks!" everyone shouts in agreement.

"Now, let's head out!" Everyone stood up and grabbed their bags and essential belongings. Walking out of the gym to the nearby parking lot. Shocked when all they saw was a small school sponsored van with 8 seats. Kurai exhales.

"I'll take the back seat…" everyone collectively agrees that the tallest gets the back seats with the most space.

Kurai walks over to Owen. the team wearing their jerseys in the spacious gym where qualifiers were being held. Wearing Jersey number 3. Jaden wore Jersey number 1, and Owen wore Jersey number 2. The jersey's were off blue with yellow accents and the school's logo in the center of the chest.

"Keep an eye on their number 2, Eric Giles. Watch his eyes and follow his every move, he's a well rounded player with serving skills, setting skills, he can block, spike, and receive all really well… keep an eye on him" Owen nods and Kurai turns. A tight arm sleeve from his shoulder to his wrist down his right arm. Coach Haruki stops him.

"Kurai, you're such an influence to this team… why're you okay with not wearing the number 1 jersey? You're definitely the team captain for this team, so why?" Kurai smirks.

"Make the other team think the motivational and strategic center for the team is someone else, when it's actually me… it's harder for them to take us down until they figure us out"

Qualifiers