The Road to the Promised Land

Following the epilogue in Dream or Premonition, Kakeru and Nana, newly engaged to each other, have set a new objective with their club's teammates for the new season: win all the big trophies. However, former teammates and former opponents from the original series stand in their way. Will Kakeru and Nana succeed in their journey? Follow them through a new and exciting campaign for both club and country.
==Characters==
==Introduction==
==Locations==
==Chapters==
Note: The chapters are identified by their numbers, their English titles and by their Japanese (Kanji/Romaji) title translations.
Number 	Title 	Title 	Title
Number 	English 	Japanese 	Japanese
Number 	English 	Kanji 	Romaji
Prologue:	A Dream 	夢 	Yume
1. 	Clinical Clerkship, A New Teammate 	臨床クラークシップ、新しいチームメイト 	Rinshō Kurākushippu, Atarashī Chīmumeito
2. 	Start of Pre-Season 	季節前の始まり 	Kisetsu Mae no Hajimari
3. 	Sea of Red in Saitama 	埼玉の紅海 	Saitama no Kōkai
4. 	Arrival in Manchester 	マンチェスターに到着 	Manchesutā ni Tōchaku
5. 	A Summer Day in Wembley 	ウェンブリーでの夏の日 	U~enburī de no Natsu no Hi
6. 	A New Season 	新しい季節 	Atarashī Kisetsu
7. 	Once Teammates, Now Opponents 	かつてはチームメイト、今は対戦相手 	Katsute wa Chīmumeito, Ima wa Taisen Aite
8. 	Red Devils vs. Toffees 	赤悪魔対タフィー 	Aka Akuma tai Tafī
9. 	European Night at Old Trafford 	オールドトラフォードでの欧州の夜分 	Ōrudotorafōdo de no Ōshū no Yabun
10. 	Knowledge, Wisdom, Humanity 	知識、知恵、人間性 	Chishiki, Chie, Ningensei
11. 	First Date 	初めてのデート 	Hajimete no Dēto
12. 	The Sons of the Gods 	神々の息子 	Kamigami no Musuko
13. 	Red Devils vs. Magpies 	赤悪魔対かささぎ 	Aka Akuma tai Kasa-sa Gi
14. 	Useful Knowledge 	役立つ知識 	Yakudatsu Chishiki
15. 	You'll Never Walk Alone 	もう一人で歩くことはありませんよ 	Mōhitori de Aruku Koto wa Arimasen yo
16. 	The Little Devil in Blue 	青の小悪魔 	Ao no Shōakuma
17. 	A New Couple 	新しい夫婦 	Atarashī Fūfu
18. 	Friendly - England vs. Japan 	エキシビションーイギリス対日本 	Ekishibishon - Igirisu tai Nihon
19. 	Friendly - Scotland vs. Japan 	エキシビションースコットランド対日本 	Ekishibishon - Sukottorando tai Nihon
20. 	Return to Glasgow 	グラスゴーに戻る 	Gurasugō ni Modoru
21. 	Derby Day, The Price of Victory 	ダービーの日、勝利の代償 	Dābī no Hi, Shōri no Daishō
22. 	Merveilleux Malheur 	メルヴェリュー・マルハウル 	Meruvu~eryū Maruhauru
23. 	The Ex-Kamakura High School Duo 	元鎌倉高校一対 	Moto Kamakura Kōkō Ittsui
24. 	Smiles Before Christmas 	クリスマス前に笑顔 	Kurisumasu Mae ni Egao
25. 	A British Christmas 	英国のクリスマス 	Igirisu no Kurisumasu
26. 	New Year, A Little Resistance 	新年、少し抵抗 	Shin'nen, Sukoshi Teikō
27. 	The Oldest Cup Competition 	最古のカップ大会 	Saiko no Kappu Taikai
28. 	The Gallowgate, Kakeru's Return 	絞首刑、駆の帰還 	Kōshukei, Kakeru no Kikan
29. 	Knight vs. Assassin, FA Cup 4th Round	騎士対刺客、FAカップ第4一周 	Kishi tai Shikaku, FA Kappu dai 4 Isshū
30. 	Irons vs. Red Devils, The Rift 	枷対赤悪魔、割れ目 	Kase tai Aka Akuma, Wareme
31. 	The Flowers of Manchester 	マンチェスターの花 	Manchesutā no Hana
32. 	The Battle of Old Trafford - 1st Half	オールドトラフォードの戦いー前半 	Ōrudotorafōdo no Tatakai - zenhan
33. 	The Battle of Old Trafford - 2nd Half	オールドトラフォードの戦いー後半 	Ōrudotorafōdo no Tatakai - kōhan
34. 	The Italian Job - Part 1 	イタリアの仕事ーパート１ 	Itaria no Shigoto - Pāto 1
35. 	The Best Fixture in the Land 	土地で最高の試合 	Tochi de Saikō no Shiai
36. 	SheBelieves Cup Final 	シェベリエベズカップ決勝 	Sheberiebezu Kappu Kesshō
37. 	The Italian Job - Part 2 	イタリアの仕事ーパート２ 	Itaria no Shigoto - Pāto 2
38. 	Into the Blue Lion's Den 	青い獅子の巣穴に 	Aoi Shishi no Suana ni
39. 	Fierce Battle in El Bernabéu 	エルベルナベウでの激しい戦い 	Eruberunabeu de no Hageshī Tatakai
40. 	Demolition Derby 	解体ダービー 	Kaitai Dābī
41. 	Family Comes First, Familiar Faces 	家族はまず、見慣れた顔が付属しています 	Kazoku wa Mazu, Minareta Kao ga Fuzoku Shite Imasu
42. 	The Star of the South 	南の星 	Minami no Hoshi
43. 	The Right Question to Ask 	尋ねるべき正しい質問 	Tazunerubeki Tadashī Shitsumon
44. 	An Uphill Battle, Nana Returns 	困難な戦い、菜々の復活 	Kon'nan'na Tatakai, Nana no Fukkatsu
45. 	Miracles, Nervenstärke 	奇跡、強い神経 	Kiseki, Tsuyoi Shinkei
46. 	The Brazilian Ace, Memories of 1999 	ブラジルのエース、１９９９年の思い出 	Burajiru no Ēsu, 1999-nen no Omoide
47. 	The Calm Before the Storm 	嵐の前の静けさ 	Arashi no Mae no Shizukesa
48. 	Down to the Wire - Part 1 	最後の瞬間まで-パート1 	Saigo no Shunkan Made - Pāto 1
49. 	Down to the Wire - Part 2 	最後の瞬間まで-パート2 	Saigo no Shunkan Made - Pāto 2
50. 	The End of a Marathon 	マラソンの終わり 	Marason no Owari
51. 	The Splendour of the FA Cup 	FAカップの素晴らしさ 	FA Kappu no Subarashi-sa
52. 	Sacrifices and Magic 	犠牲と魔法 	Gisei to Mahō
53. 	The Opportunity of a Lifetime 	一生に一度の機会 	Isshō ni Ichido no Kikai
54. 	Ici C'est Paris 	ここがパリ 	Koko ga Pari
55. 	They Never Give Up 	彼らは決してあきらめない 	Karera wa Kesshite Akiramenai
56. 	Legends Are Born 	伝説は生まれる 	Densetsu wa Umareru
57. 	The Promised Land 	約束の地 	Yakusoku no Ji
58. 	Homecoming 	帰省 	Kisei
59: 	The Wedding 	結婚式 	Kekkonshiki
Epilogue:	One Final Memory 	最後の思い出 	Saigo no Omoide
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== Chapter opening quotes ==
== Results (spoilers alert) ==
==Teams' nicknames==
*Manchester United F.C.: The Red Devils, Mancunians.
*A.F.C. Ajax: De Godenzonen (The Sons of the Gods)
*Arsenal F.C.: The Gunners, North Londoners.
*Aston Villa F.C.: The Villans.
*F.C. Bayern Munich: Stern des Südens (Star of the South), Die Bayern (The Bavarians).
*Chelsea F.C.: The Blue Lions, The Blues.
*English National Football Team: The Three Lions.
*Everton F.C.: The Toffees.
*Japan National Football Team: Samurai Blue.
*Juventus F.C.: I Bianconeri (The White-Blacks), La Vecchia Signora (The Old Lady).
*Leicester City F.C.: The Foxes
*Liverpool F.C.: Merseysiders, Scousers.
*Manchester City F.C.: The Citizens, The Sky Blues.
*Newcastle United F.C.: The Magpies.
*Real Madrid C.F.: Los Blancos (The Whites)
*Scottish National Football Team supporters: The Tartan Army.
*Southampton F.C.: The Saints.
*West Ham United F.C.: The Irons, The Hammers.
== Tactical formations ==
==Theme==
"Winning It All". Written by John Frederick Spinks. Performed by The Outfield.
I'm closing up, I'm closing inCouldn't wait for this moment to comeCouldn't wait for this day to beginWon't be afraid, got so much prideAnd I've never been a loserAnd I just can't lose tonight.
Winning it all, ain't gonna walk awayGiving it all, no matter what you sayAin't gonna fall, don't want to lose todayWinning it all.
This time it's right, my time has comeGonna give everything that I've gotTill it's over and victory's wonNo second chance, no giving upBecause no one remembers a loserAnd I don't intend to be one.
Winning it all, ain't gonna walk awayGiving it all, no matter what you sayAin't gonna fall, don't want to lose todayWinning it all.
Winning it all, ain't gonna walk awayGiving it all, no matter what you sayAin't gonna fall, don't want to lose todayWinning it all.
==Insert Songs - Instrumental and Vocal==
"Magic in the Air" (Chapter 4). Written by Magic System, Nadir Khayat (RedOne), Alex P, and Chawki.
"United Road" (Chapter 4). Written by Will Robinson and Daniel Ryan. Performed by the The World Red Army feat. Richie.
"God Save the Queen" (Chapter 5, Chapter 18, Chapter 51). Written by Henry Carey (lyrics) and an unknown composer (music).
"Darquid (Premier League Intro)" (Chapter 6). Written by Skorpz.
"UEFA Champions League Entrance & Anthem" (Chapter 9, Chapter 20, Chapter 44, Chapter 54). Written by Tony Mitten and adapted from George Frideric Handel's "Zadok the Priest". Performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Academy of St.Martin in the Fields Chorus.
"Beautiful Head" (Chapter 11). Written by Liam Fray. Performed by The Courteeners.
"You'll Never Walk Alone" (Chapter 15, Chapter 20). Written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics) and Richard Rodgers (music). Performed by Gerry & The Pacemakers.
"The Last Post" (Chapter 16). Written by an unknown military composer from the 1790s.
"Blue Monday" (Chapter 17). Written by Gillian Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris, and Bernard Sumner. Performed by New Order.
"Synaesthesia (Fly Away)" (Chapter 17). Written by Steve Helstrip. Performed by The Thrillseekers feat. Sheryl Deane.
"Alive (Acoustic version)" (Chapter 17). Written by Kristopher Trindl, Jahan Yousaf, and Yasmine Yousaf. Performed by Krewella.
"Living Football (Official FIFA theme)" (Chapter 18, Chapter 19). Written by Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe.
"Kimigayo (His Imperial Majesty's Reign)" (Chapter 18, Chapter 19). Written by an unknown poet (lyrics), Yoshiisa Oku, Akimori Hayashi, and Franz Eckert (music).
"Flower of Scotland" (Chapter 19). Written by Roy Williamson.
"Kernkraft 400" (Chapter 20). Written by Emmanuel Guenther, Florian Senfter, and David Whittaker. Performed by Zombie Nation.
"Blue Moon" (Chapter 21). Written by Richard Rodgers (music) and Lorenz Hart (lyrics).
"I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" (Chapter 30). Written by John Kellette (music) and Jaan Kenbrovin (lyrics). Performed by the West Ham United supporters.
"The Flowers of Manchester" (Chapter 31). Written by Eric Winter. Performed by Mick Groves.
"This is the One - Players' entrance" (Chapter 31, Chapter 47, Chapter 58, Epilogue). Written by Ian George Brown and John Squire. Performed by The Stone Roses.
"Freed from Desire (Nana's on Fire)" (Chapter 33, Chapter 36, Chapter 47, Chapter 52, Chapter 58). Written by Gala Rizzatto, Maurizio Molella, and Filippo Andrea Carmeni. Adapted by Toukairin2012.
"Juve, Storia di un Grande Amore (Juve, Story of a Great Love)" (Chapter 34). Written by Alessandra Torre and Claudio Guidetti. Performed by Paolo Belli.
"Chelsea Dagger" (Chapter 34). Written by Jon Fratelli. Performed by The Fratellis.
"Titans" (Chapter 39). Written by Vangelis.
"Hala Madrid ...y Nada Más (Forward, Madrid ...and Nothing More)" (Chapter 39). Written by Nadir Khayat (RedOne).
"None Shall Live" (Chapter 42). Written by Thomas Bergersen. Performed by Two Steps From Hell.
"Seven Nation Army Remix" (Chapter 42). Written by Jack White.
"Hey Brother (Hey Sister)" (Chapter 43). Written by Tim Bergling, Ash Pournouri, Salem Al Fakir, Vincent Pontare, Dan Tyminski, and Veronica Maggio. Performed by Avicii.
"Glory Glory Man United" (Chapter 48, Chapter 52). Written by Frank Renshaw.
"Not Nineteen Forever" (Chapter 50, Chapter 58). Written by Liam Fray. Performed by The Courteeners.
"Chariots of Fire - Titles" (Chapter 50). Written by Vangelis.
"We Are the Champions" (Chapter 50, Chapter 57, Chapter 58). Written by Freddy Mercury. Performed by Queen.
"Ready or Not - Nana's motivation song" (Chapter 51). Written by Thom Bell and William Hart. Performed by Mischa Chillak feat. Esthero.
"Abide With Me" (Chapter 51). Written by Henry Francis Lyte (lyrics) and William Henry Monk (melody for "Eventide").
"Take Me Home, Country Roads" (Chapter 52). Written by Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert, and John Denver.
"Welcome to the Fire - Kakeru's motivation song" (Chapter 53). Written by Willyecho.
"UCL 2014 Final Theme - Medals and trophy ceremony theme" (Chapter 57). Written by an unknown composer. Produced by Circo de Bakuza.
"Just Can't Get Enough" (Chapter 58). Written by Vince Clark.
"Are You in Love with a Notion?" (Chapter 58). Written by Liam Fray. Performed by The Courteeners.
"She Bangs the Drums" (Chapter 58). Written by Ian George Brown and John Squire. Performed by The Stone Roses (feat. Kakeru).
== Notes:==
This is purely a work of fan-made fiction. The characters and incidents portrayed herein are fictional. Any similarity to the name, character or history of any actual persons living or dead, other than from the Canon Area no Kishi, is entirely coincidental and unintentional.
Since this story is set in the future (no year will be officially given), it is difficult to guess which teams players will play for depending of age and loyalties by then. At the furthest, the players who made the squads for the 2018-19 season will have their names mentioned.
===Languages/Narration Style===
*Although the text is in English, normal font is used when people are speaking in Japanese while purely English dialogue will be written in Italics. Meanwhile, dialogue using other languages will be written normally then followed by the English translation between parentheses.
*Since the story is set in an European setting, "football" is the term used to name soccer in the whole story unless when part of the story is set in Japan or if the original dialogue is in Japanese, where the word "soccer" is used.
*In Britain, the title of manager belongs to the person who assumes of directing a football/soccer team (as head coach and general manager at the same time); it is completely different from the position Nana assumed for the Enoshima High team.
*To give you the feeling of watching the broadcast of a match or an interview on television, the commentary will be standing out as each commentary line will be preceded by the name of the person speaking in bold and italics.
* Sometimes, lyrics from various songs will appear aligned on the center. I usually try to give a musical ambiance with a selection of songs in each fanfic I write.
==Author's log==
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