Dragon Striker season 2 Odward theory
Okay, maybe this idea is so obvious, that everyone has already thought it and I'm being redundant... but it's so perfect that I have to say it. It makes so much sense, that I'm, like, 75% sure it will actually happen.
Odward will leave the Knights and rejoin the Bards.
This works so well on so many levels:
I sincerely doubt Odward would forgive Key for injuring his lover so badly. This seems like something so severe, that it would start a long-lasting grudge between them. The entire season 2 arc will likely involve Key trying to earn Odward's forgiveness.
Given this, it's basically impossible for the Knights to play together, since Odward would likely completely refuse to cooperate with Key. He probably wouldn't even want to play on the team.
But... the Bards are down a player. Odward is very good, and has already played for them in the past. And he has a very strong, personal reason to want the Knights defeated.
To Odward, rejoining the Bards would probably feel like "redemption" for his "betrayal" of them earlier.
It would also allow Odward to be closer to Casper throughout his recovery without feeling embarrassed or guilty about still playing for the Knights (you know, the team which caused the whole injury in the first place).
In terms of the relationship between him and Casper, I can see it going two ways:
1) Casper sees how much Odward cares about him - that he quit the Knights and rejoined the Bards in hopes of getting revenge - and forgives him for his betrayal. They make up and start dating again.
2) Casper refuses to forgive and pushes Odward away. This would both give Odward a lot of guilt and self-loathing for having joined the Knights in the first place, and further strengthen his anger towards them. He may become obsessed with defeating the Knights, hoping that this will earn Casper's forgiveness.
Odward leaving the Knights also creates a lot of interesting tension on their front, as they have to scramble to find a brand new player from Kal Asterock to replace someone as strong as Odward.
Plus, if Milo choses to stay with the Knights (which I think he will), that will once again bring him into conflict with his brother. I imagine Milo will try to advocate for Key, pleading with Odward to forgive him and rejoin the Knights.
I mean... come on, tell me that this is not the JUICIEST direction they could take this? Oh Lord, the drama! The angst! And (in my opinion) it all makes PERFECT SENSE in terms of character motivations! Odward has always been the most self-driven member of the Knights, seemingly motivated more by his own feelings than any sense of loyalty or comradery. He totally would leave his team to pursue revenge.
Yeah! Okay, bring it on, season 2! This will be so awesome! I just need to... wait until... 2027...