Welcome back, my lovely reader!
There's a lot of drama coming to a head in this episode my lovely. The league is going to finally drop that new rule in place and it's going to come with quite a few ramifications. I wonder if they realize just how far-reaching that rule will go though.
A certain rabbit is already making moves in the shadows though. Wait- You think I'm talking about the league drama... uh, yeah! Yeah, TOTALLY talking about the league drama, uh huh... yep.
Let's jump right in!
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Episode 11:
It's Not Just About Us
Slalom competition six.
Charles slammed his gloved paw into his open one before offering a fist pump as the score dropped on the final run. "Yeah! How do you like that?" He roared out as the fans screamed their approval, coming in a full tenth of a second faster to cinch the gold medal.
"Congratulations, big guy. Feel you've gotten some validation?" Kai mewed out as he perched next to him in the bronze position.
"Hmph... you punks just shook things up, but now that I've got my head together, things will be different." Charles scoffed and folded his arms.
"We'll see how that goes next time, won't we?" Hiroshi grumbled beside Kai, not even getting a medal and sitting fourth in this competition.
"Heh, I almost got you this time, mate. You sure you're one hundred again? A tenth isn't much." Ellery showed a cocky little grin as he put a gloved paw on his hip.
"It's an eternity when the medal is on the line," Charles grumbled but didn't seem to have the will to keep his trash-talking up.
Slalom competition seven.
"Damn it!" Charles snarled out with his paws clenched, glaring at Ellery in the top spot.
"Oi, come off it man, this is my first gold of the season, you really gonna hate on me for finally one-upping your tail?" The buck offered a playful grin, the other deer next to him giving a snort.
"I think he's just salty he didn't medal at all this time," Hiroshi said casually.
"Hey, I'm salty I ended up with a bronze again! Two bronze does not make a gold, so there's at least that, big guy!" The leopard offered the other big cat a grin.
Slalom competition eight.
"Happy you finally got a gold, you big cry baby?" Charles grumbled as he folded his arms.
"Happy to be back on the podium Mr. Silver?" The leopard offered the lion a smirk, playfully shoving the bigger cat, the step up making them eye level.
"I need to step it up, but at least I beat out that other dumb deer." Hiroshi drolled out with a sigh.
"I heard that! You are on mic after all, you dipstick!" Ellery called out from the group of other riders with a laugh.
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"Hello everyone and welcome to beautiful Mt Ockenfold!" The perky young rabbit called out from the small desk that overlooked the ski resort, "Hi! I'm three-time Olympic medalist, Harley Andrews-"
"And I'm five-time Olympic medalist, Chaz Dalton, I only say that because I'm required to," the graying calico spoke out in his marquee greeting with a lazy grin.
"Chaz! The points totals and placements have been crazy! I don't know who to expect to see on that podium from one week to the next! We've got so many really good and cute boys this season!" Harley squeaked out while clenching her fists with a grin.
"I dunno about the cute part, Harley, but it's been crazy ever since those two from half-pipe came over, I'll admit!" Chaz followed up with a grin.
"I love it, it's so boring when one person is just clearly winning all the time. I'm sure the viewers at home will agree!" She hummed as she looked into the camera.
"Depends on who they're fans of, now doesn't it?" The calico nodded.
"Charles Mallory is still holding the points lead, but his grip is slipping by the day! Think Mr. Dynamite is going to be able to hold off?" Harley asked Chaz.
"There are still six more competitions left, so he'll have to keep it together. The other riders like Ellery Brown are stepping it up, and the two newcomers are gaining on the points leaders fast. I think the second half of this season is going to be a wild ride," Chaz spoke with excitement in his own voice as he looked to the camera.
"Speaking of wild rides, did you see that stunt Kayla Hannah pulled off in the slopestyle earlier today?" Harley asked the other sportscaster.
"Those leopards are nothing to mess with huh? She and her brother both are something else! I hope Kai will step it up today as well, so his sister doesn't outdo him!" Chaz laughed out.
Kai stood before the TV in the staging area, his tail going rigid at the thought of it. Kayla had placed a monster score even Madeline couldn't compete with, so his tail was safe for now, but Madeline had reminded him as soon as she bested him-