Scene 1: Tournament Arena – Pre-Game Chatter
Royal Court walks into a chilled arena.
Mia (shivering):"Is this a basketball court or a freezer?"
Treasure:"If I slip and fall mid-crossover, I'm blaming climate change."
AJ (laughs):"No, bro, that's Naomi's domain."
Across the court, Ice Temple School warms up.Their captain — Naomi Lix — moves with robotic precision.She doesn't miss.Not from the corner. Not from the arc. Not off the glass.
Naomi Lix – Power: Glacial Loop
Every time she makes a successful move, her next move happens faster.
The more you play her, the colder and faster she becomes.
Her ice trails can freeze parts of the court to manipulate spacing.
Scene 2: Cadel & Jasmine – Quiet Before the Storm
Before tipoff, Cadel is alone near the lockers, focused, headphones on.Jasmine walks over.
Jasmine:"You lock in too much. What's in those headphones?"
Cadel:"White noise. It's like the world disappears. I only hear the game."
Jasmine:"I'm tired of disappearing when you're around…"
Cadel pulls off his headphones, confused but locked in.
Cadel:"What do you mean?"
Jasmine (softly):"You pass to everyone. You talk to everyone. You see everyone.But I need to know if you ever… see me."
Cadel (long pause):"I always have."
They stand there in silence. A beat. Then Jasmine steps in…and kisses him on the cheek.
Cadel (blushing):"…This court's about to feel like ice. But I'm burning now."
Scene 3: The Match Begins – Royal Court vs. Ice Temple
Tip-off.
Naomi immediately hits two 3s — fast release, frozen form.
Mia tries to shift gravity, but Naomi adjusts mid-air.
Parts of the court begin icing over — slipping hazards everywhere.
Jasmine holds Naomi in the third possession — her Lockdown Field stalling the loops for the first time.
Commentator:"Naomi's rhythm is breaking — Jasmine's aura is slowing the storm!"
One-on-One: Mia vs Naomi
The crowd goes quiet.Mia steps to the top of the key. Naomi waits.
Mia floats forward, shifting gravity diagonally —Naomi ice-steps sideways.
Mia spins in mid-air. Naomi mirror-steps and freezes the landing spot.Mia shifts the floor again. Naomi slips — for the first time in the tournament.
Mia (breathing hard):"You're fast. But not faster than physics."
Naomi (narrowing eyes):"Then let's play on a court with no rules."
Scene 4: Cadel Ignites
Cadel starts catching fire from the arc.
His dribble patterns shatter the thin layers of ice, creating open space.
Jasmine feeds him with perfect timing.
Ebun joins in — dashing past freezing zones to assist.
Cadel (to Jasmine mid-play):"You're my balance."Jasmine (grinning):"You're my fire."
A perfect pick & pop ends in a 3-ball that melts a frozen logo at halfcourt.
Final Possession
Ice Temple is down 2. Naomi loops three times.She's fast. Nearly invisible.
She rises —But Jasmine and Mia collapse the space using gravity & lockdown aura.
BLOCKED.
Final Score:Royal Court 77 – Ice Temple 75
Scene 5: After the Game – Under the Arena Lights
The team cheers and celebrates.
Cadel pulls Jasmine aside.
Cadel:"You said you didn't want to disappear anymore…"
Jasmine (smiling):"And you made me feel like the only one on the court."
They finally share a real kiss, under the glow of the scoreboard.
The court may be cold…But their fire is only beginning.
National Player Rankings – After Chapter 4 Rank Name School Power
Zane Akano Black flame Academy Voltage Slam
Mia Royal Court Academy Gravity Step
Telvin Brook Academy Pyro Sync
King Royal Court Academy Crown Mode
Naomi LixIce Temple School Glacial Loop
Cairo Sand Edge High Sandstorm Glare
AJ Royal Court Academy Lightning Core
Cadel Royal Court Academy Iron Handles
Zeek Umbra Prep Shadow Echo
Jasmine Royal Court Academy Lockdown Field
New Notes:
Cadel breaks into the Top 8 after clutch shooting.
Jasmine enters the rankings for her huge defensive plays on Naomi.
Mia retains #2, and Telvin moves back up after a power spike during training leaks.
Zane still rules the top spot... for now.