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Post by Sagegrl on Aug 10, 2009 14:48:12 GMT -5
"Yeah... I think I rather enjoy not being a pancake. But I look forward to next time!" She laughed. "I do believe the fall was in the Uber-Awesome category." She looked down at his watch beeping. "That sucks, but yeah I signed up. I'd love to be on a professional team!" The current they were on was slowly taking them back toward the main deck. "Well maybe i'll see you later, I have some more tweaking to do on my board before the competition tomorrow. Thanks for helping me with the test run!" She un-did her straps and took off her helmet, hopping down onto the deck. She smiled and waved at him before heading off to her room.
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Post by aqua-armor on Aug 10, 2009 19:47:58 GMT -5
"See ya!" Flash saluted and hurried off toward the entrance to the ship. He'd have to hurry, he's supposed to meet with Jim and some other guys from the No Limit network who were going to cover the tournament. He didn't have time to change so he'd have to go with what he had on. He reached the doors and stepped into the hallway. "Hmm," An idea came to him and a grin crossed his face. "Looks like nobody's in the hallway, I'll save sometime and just ride my board there." So he hopped on and shot down the hall way, he only encountered a cleaning lady and nearly evaded her giving her a good scare, "Sorry!" He apologized as he raced off around the corner.
He reached the lobby and jumped off his board running over to where Jim and the others were standing. "Sorry, I'm late. Lost track of time when I was out riding." "That's alright, we were just discussing how many cameras and reporters we would need." Said Jim. The others were all staring at Flash taking in his wind swept hair and board in hand, all wishing they were younger with exciting lives. "Well, lets take this into the conference room, get comfortable." Flash proposed.
"Now before each race were going to interview 3 riders," Said Jim. "And we also interview the Judges." "Sounds good." Said Flash. "Who's going to be covering the race?" "That would be me." Said a man at the end of table, he stood up. He had dark brown hair maybe in his late 30's. "Name's Cliff Mohr ." He held out his hand and Flash shook it. "Nice to meet you." "Alright well it seems we have everything covered, now A-team make sure all the cameras are ready, we don't want to miss anything!" Jim instructed everyone. Flash left the room, tired from the days stress. He wanted to be fully rested for tomorrow.
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Post by Sagegrl on Aug 10, 2009 19:57:10 GMT -5
Avira walked back to her room, trying to remember any and every slight tweaking and adjustment to make to the new board. She spent the next hour on her board, and took it out for another test run. Satisfied with it, she finished the run quickly and headed back to the ship. It was getting late, and she wanted to make sure she got some good sleep before the big event tomorrow.
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Post by aqua-armor on Aug 11, 2009 1:02:48 GMT -5
The crowd was cheering, the tournament was about to begin. Thousands of fans, friends and family, boarders, all in the great, new, open to the sky, stadium. "Hi, this is Cliff Mohr and welcome to No Limit! Today we're covering Harkin Board's A.IR. Tournament. The best of the best are here to participate and fans from all over are here to watch in the ILMATAR's new stadium. " The camera panned and showed the immense stadium filled with people and then turns back to Cliff. "The first race is about to start but first we're going to get some interviews." The camera then turns to show Flash, "Here's one of our judges today, also the owner of Harkin Boards, Flash Blaine! So, Flash the tournament was your idea correct?" "Yes, it was." Said Flash with a smile. "So why is it you wanted to recruit members?" "Well," Said Flash, "I wanted to see what talent was out there and give everyone a chance to show what they got and go pro. I wanted a team to represent Harkin Boards. Plus, I always like a little competition." "Well said, now what races are we going to be seeing today?" Asked Cliff. "First up we have the drag race, to test the speed and power of our racers. Second will be an oval course, then a road course with winding turns. Lastly will be a stunt trial where the competitors will try to gain as many points as they can doing complicated moves in the alloted time." He explained. "Thanks Flash, now lets see if we can get an interview from one of the riders."
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Post by Sagegrl on Aug 11, 2009 19:03:50 GMT -5
Avira woke up with a yawn, blinking the sleep out of her eyes. She looked over at the clock, "AHHH! I'm gonna be late!" She flung herself out of bed and got ready. She grabbed her gear and was out the door in four minutes flat. She rushed out to the stadium, and caught her breath. "Thank god I'm not to late." She breathed a sigh of relief. She looked around, trying to figure out where she was supposed to be, and saw Flash. She gave a quick wave as she walked by.
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Post by aqua-armor on Aug 11, 2009 19:42:35 GMT -5
Cliff had seen Avira give a wave in their direction and hurried over to her. "Hi! I'm Cliff Mohr and we're with No Limit, would you mind doing a quick interview before the races?" Flash walked up beside him putting a hand on his shoulder, "Of course she would!" He said, "I have a feeling Avira here is going to be in the top today." He winked and walked over to the other Judges laughing. "Alright! Avira is it?" Cliff asked. "We'll be live in 3, 2, 1 and Hello there and welcome back to No Limit's coverage of Harkin Board's A.IR. Tournament! Were here with Avira, one of the contestants today. So, Avira how long have you been riding and why do you think you're ready to make a pro team?" He put the microphone up to Avira and waited for her repsonse.
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Post by Sagegrl on Aug 11, 2009 20:01:21 GMT -5
"Uh hi? I would?" She gave Flash a confused look. Then she saw the camera and gave Flash a quick glare, though it had no real bite behind it. She smiled and spoke into the microphone as it was shoved in her face, "Well I've been riding ever since I could walk pretty much, and I've been praticing hard and riding since then. So the tournament should be alot of fun. I'm looking forward to it." She tried to give quick, upbeat answers so she could escape faster.
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Post by aqua-armor on Aug 11, 2009 20:23:28 GMT -5
"Well, I hope so! I'm looking forward to it too. Now Avira, just a few more questions. TThat is quite a board you have there!" The camera zooms in to the board and then back out to rider and reporter. "What kind of board are you riding today? And which competition do you think you're going to do best at today?" Cliff again put the mic back up to Avira.
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Post by Sagegrl on Aug 11, 2009 20:38:18 GMT -5
"Uh well I designed the board myself, so it's a custom. And I hope to do well in all the races today. Though it won't be easy with all the great riders here today." She very slowly edging away from him so he wouldn't notice, hoping to make a quick get away. She was so going to get Flash back for this at some point, though she wasn't sure yet how or when she would do so.
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Post by aqua-armor on Aug 11, 2009 21:06:44 GMT -5
"Amazing quality work there! Thanks Avira, I think that's enough questions. Good luck!" Cliff turned to look into the camera. "Well folks the tournament will be starting soon, so make sure to keep tuned in!." The camera guy lowered his camera and gave Cliff a thumbs up. Cliff turned around, "Hey, thanks a..." He stopped mid sentence and noiticed Avira had already left. "Huh, oh well..." He turned back to his camera man, "Come on lets get set up near the first track!"
Flash was talking with the other judges, they wouldn't have to do any judging until the the stunt trial. An annoucement came on over the speakers, "ALL PARTICAPANTS PLEASE GO TO THE FIRST TRACK NOW, THE RACE WILL BEGIN IN A FEW MOMENTS." "Well, better head on over to the track." Said Flash. He had a front row seat near at the finish line.
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Post by Sagegrl on Aug 11, 2009 21:26:03 GMT -5
Avira made her way over to the first track, following the crowd of people. When she got there she put on her gear, double checked everything and stepped onto her board. This was gonna be fun. She lined up with the other contestants.
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Post by aqua-armor on Aug 11, 2009 22:13:49 GMT -5
"ALL CONTESTANTS TO THE STARTING LINE, THE RACE IS ABOUT TO BEGIN." The speakers all boomed the message throughout the stadium. Flash had just sat down in his seat. He looked down the row of racers. His gaze fell onto the small, dark, rider among the boarders. "Good luck, Avira." He said to himself.
3... "BEEP." 2... "BEEP." 1... "BEEP." GO! "BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!"
All the racers shot off. All except one poor fellow who's board flew out from under him. "Ouch." Flash said in sympathy as the rider hit the ground. "Oh! And it looks like #86 is down at the start line!" Flash heard from the speakers as he looked back at the pack to find Avira.
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Post by Sagegrl on Aug 11, 2009 22:23:14 GMT -5
Avira waited anxiously for the race to start. She got ready to launch herself forward as the countdown started. She shot ahead on a strong current of air, toward the front of the group as soon as the Go went off. She cringed inwardly at the poor guy who fell off at the start. She pulled into the front group with about 10 other people as the rest of the group quickly fell behind. The finish line came up quickly, and she sped up to cross it. She came in third place, and rode ahead to get out of the way so she wouldn't get run over by the other riders. Third! Yes! She smiled widely.
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Post by aqua-armor on Aug 11, 2009 23:09:45 GMT -5
"Wooooo!" Flash was standing now, cheering and clapping loudly. "What a great race." He was surprised by how many racers were left behind as the race went on, the few good racers stuck out. "THERE WILL BE A 45 MINUTE BREAK BEFORE THE NEXT RACE." Flash thought he'd go down maybe talk to a few of the racers, give out congratulations to the winners, and congratulate Avira. Flash weaved in and out of crowd of people, trying to get to where the awards for first through third were being given out. He spotted Avira and waved her down. "Hey, Avira!"
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Post by Sagegrl on Aug 11, 2009 23:19:39 GMT -5
Avira headed over to where the people in charge told her to go to get her award for coming in the top three. She congratulated the other winners then walked off to relax before the next race. She heard her name being called and turned toward the voice. She smiled and waved at Flash, then started over to him. "Hey! That was so much fun! Look I got third!" She held up the award that was given to her. She smiled widely, proud of herself. She was bouncing up and down a little and couldn't hold very still, from the adrenalin left over from the race.
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