AN: Hey! Its me..Drum Kero! This is the story Parry was talking about..this
chapter is long, but its worth
the reading belive me. Anyway, I hope you all enjoy this.
Disclaimer: You know I dont own anything from EA Big. Drum Kero is mine
though. ALL mine. And Yuri is the property of Parry.
SSX: Snow Gods
Chapter 1: Atomika's Announcement
Atop Mount BIG, three years after the third installation of the SSX Circuit, there was a press conference being held.
The low buzz of the reporters and their cameras filled the area, making everyone around jittery and anxious. Some would say there was something big going on that day, and they would be right. The apprehensive reporters stood waiting impatiently for someone to appear, for someone to approach the microphone and explain what exactly was going on.
That person they were waiting for was none other than DJ Atomika.
Atop of the furious third peak of "BIG Mountain", reporters huddled together to stay warm. Those who could not bear the temperatures were watching from TV rooms down on the first peak.
Suddenly, everyone fell silent as a somewhat tall white male finally opened the door to the Black Station and walked out. He was maybe six feet tall, not any taller. He seemed to be used toe the weather, only wearing a light jacket and a pair of purple goggles. His hair in small short brown spikes, and the giant billboard sized screen behind him whirred as the SSX logo appeared on it.
"Thank you all for coming out today," the young DJ said, smiling and waving swiftly at the crowd. "I'm sure you are all waiting for what I am going to announce...and I'm sure you have heard all the rumors, and all of the other hype about what I am going to say." He took a deep sigh and looked at the snow below his feet before raising his arms and looking at them all. "Its all true....The SSX snowboarding league is indeed having a FOURTH SEASON!" As if there was new life given to all of the reporters, they all suddenly begin clicking their cameras and blurting out questions.
"DJ Atomika,Sir! Over here! Over here!" a reporter in the front begged, holding her microphone.
"Yes, you in the front," He motioned to her to proceed.
"Can you give us any information on what riders will be returning for this year's circuit?" she asked holding out the microphone anxiously.
"Actually...that's what I have come to tell you." Atomika grinned as wickedly, "If you would all pay attention to the screen behind me-no flash photography please-" Atomika motioned towards the screen behind him.
The ground again fell silent as they all gazed at the screen. The screen flashed a deep orange before actually displaying races and tricks from the last three seasons of SSX. Everyone snickered slightly as a young Moby Jones could be seen laughing at the camera and making faces. Scenes of Mac Fraser pulling off his famous "Walking the Dog Air" were seen as he jumped a gap on the old Garibaldi course in the Tricky" circuit. Elise Riggs was seen lounging about the Yellow Station with Nate from last year, and suddenly the screen went blank.
"Hey! What happened? That's not all, is it?!" a member from the crowed blurted.
"Calm down, sir. It will all start in a moment." Atomika stated, not even bothering to turn around.
The screen then flashed a bright white, and a figure was talking towards the screen. It was DJ Atomika on the screen, and you could easily tell this was previously recorded.
"Hey! DJ Atomika here. I'm sure all of you reporters are just aching to find out about SSX Season 4 aren't you? Aren't you!?"-the crowd laughed slightly as Atomika's familiar was now talking as if he were talking to an infant-"Say it...you know you are...you know you are...yes you are...yes you-Alright, I'll stop that.... Well, there's good news...and there's more good news!" The scene changed from Atomika to the slopes. "For that good news I was talking about? Well get this-all riders from last season agreed to return for this season! Do you think three years of no Big Mountain action will leave these racers rusty? Heh, I didn't think so,"
There were some shots of the Big Mountain flying by as Atomika continued to explain...
"Yes, you heard me they are all coming back,"
The crowds cheered in applause as if on cue.
Atomika ginned devilishly as he read of the names of the returning boarders. As he read the names off the clipboard, pictures of the boarders were shown on the screen. Previous pictures of the boarders from the third circuit flashed along the screen as well as a current picture.
"Mac Fraser, Elise Riggs, Moby Jones, Psymon Stark, Nate Logan, Griff Simmons, Zoe Payne, Viggo Rolig, Allegra Sauvagess, and Kaori Nishidake."
The crowd seemed to stare in awe at the screen for a second as Griff's picture was on the screen, the little 12 year old ball of sugar has grown into a 15 year old ball of...well...they weren't sure what it was.
His hair was spiked in a long mohawk, dyed black and orange, he had black lipstick on, his skin pale...even though his freckles still showing through, his shirt black and ripped and a myriad of chains and pins fasted to himself. It was obvious that Griff was going through an "identity crisis" phase. Some of the boarders even referred to Griff as a "young Psymon Stark".
All of the riders looked relatively the same, even Elise who was infamous for changing her hair every season still managed to keep the same style. The crowed snapped out of its daze as Atomika's voice boomed over the speakers again. "I'm sure you are all wondering is that it? Well...its not. I did say there was more good news, didn't I?" The scene once again went to a fly by of peak 1. "There's even MORE riders joining the ranks this year.
Last year I took a chance on a newbie girl, and she more than proved her worth and she has agreed join SSX for another season. This rider is no longer a newbie, and she is still in her prime! You know her and you love her, 16 year old Yurioki Yoshioka!"
The crowd cheered wildly as the "innocent-yet-tough" Japanese girl appeared on the screen, grinning. She had changed somewhat, no longer looking like a "mini-Kaori". Her famous long brown braid was gone, as she had chopped off most of it. Her light brown hair clung to her face and she was smiling brightly. She still had a love for bucket hats, as she was wearing on in the picture, as well as pink tinted sunglasses.
"And that's still not it! There's still four more riders I haven't introduced! But I'll let you in one secret. We only have two newbies this year!"-the reporters gasped slightly-"Yes, you heard me. Two riders from the PREVIOUS seasons are returning...but who could it be?" Atomika tapped his chin with a mock thought. "Anyway, the newbie...okay...you all might be a little-er, how shall I phrase this?-afraid of this guy, but really. There is nothing to be afraid of...I would like you all to meet, Jordan 'Drum' Williams-or simply 'Drum', as he likes to be called." The screen focused on a very tall and large black male, his dreadlocks hanging down passed his eyes with the green tips blowing in the wind, he did not look like a snowboarder at all, more like a football player, he was easily over six feet...maybe even close to seven, and he looked like he would weigh-at the least-300 lbs.
"I know what you are thinking... 'How can this kid even board?' right? ...Well let me tell you, despite this guy's size, he more than makes up for it with his tricks. For someone so...heavy...he can really fly. I'm telling you, once you see his Proper Propeller Drumroll, you will NEVER doubt him again."
The crowed pointed and laughed at the giant on screen, some even yelling crude jokes about his appearance, Atomika all shot them a glare of disgust. Atomika knew he had a knack from seeing some skill in someone, and he also knew that he was worthy of being there...he just hoped the other riders saw it his way as well.
"So that leaves three more riders left, the new newbie...and well the two returning riders." Atomika smiled and waved at the camera. The crowd held their breath, waiting anxiously for Atomika to speak.
"Well, that's all the time we have here on the tape," the Atomika on the screen said brightly, "you will see the three surprises at the press conference, which should be going on right now," The crowed laughed a little. "Now you all listen to this sexy piece of man in front of you. You'll be in for a shock. This is DJ Atomika, over and out." The screen slowly faded away and everyone turned their attention back to the real Atomika.
"Well!? Who are these riders! We want to know!" A voice bellowed from the horde of reporters, the rest of them yelling in agreement.
"Okay! Okay!" Atomika yelled before the crowd settled down. "Well, last year I was looking over the rules for the SSX circuit and I noticed a rule, you see." Atomika stroked his goatee as he spoke. "It seems that two riders that skip a circuit are eligible for the next circuit. So that got me to thinking...were there any riders that weren't able to be on the SSX3 tour that were willing to be a part of our 4th season?"
Atomika paused for a second, the crowed hanging on his every word. "There was, and both riders I asked said they would be honored to come back! In fact they are inside right now...Maybe I should go get them?" Atomika motioned towards the door, He then took a step towards it and opened it...much to the crowds delight.
Eddie, the afroed wonder from the SSX Tricky Tour stepped out and grinned wickedly, "HA-HA!!! Guess who's back, BABY!" Eddie ran out doing his trademark worm dance move on the ground. Everyone laughed and cheered for Eddie, as he was indeed a crowd favorite from the Tricky Tour. Soon enough, everyone fell silent as they focused their attention back on Atomika, who was smiling triumphantly. "And now...well..." Atomika paused, "Ah, I'll just let him introduce himself..."
Atomika backed away from the door as a blonde male strutted through, looking like an extra in a boyband video, his stance just screamed charisma.
"It is I! JP Aresnault!" JP yelled at the crowd, who cheered again. Atomika looking happy with himself walked over to the microphone, now standing in front of Eddie and JP. "I'm glad you all enjoy my choices. Well...since we are nearing the end of our press conference I'll just go ahead and introduce the newest rider to join the SSX family..."
The crowed fell silent, even Eddie and JP stopped to focus on Atomika.
"This guy...has come a long way in three years...being trained by some of the best snowboarders ever to grace the sport." He looked over at peak three, the fresh powder untouched. "Well...with no further wait...I'll introduce our last rider.." He smiled and turned towards the door, walking towards it, grabbing a board off of the wall to present it to the rider.
"I will go and get him." Atomika flashed a grin at the crowd-who were dead silent-as he entered the lodge. Eddie and JP looked at each other with looks of confusion, the reporters murmured to themselves before they heard the shatter of glass from above. They all looked above them to find that the jumbo TV screen from earlier had just shattered and a boarder was flying through it, the boarder landed just behind them.
He turned around waved at the crowd...then spoke. "The press conference is now over...I'll see you all at the bottom... This is DJ Atomika, your newest newbie. Over and out." With that, Atomika turned round and begin to board down The Throne of peak three.
SSX: Snow Gods
Chapter 1: Atomika's Announcement
Atop Mount BIG, three years after the third installation of the SSX Circuit, there was a press conference being held.
The low buzz of the reporters and their cameras filled the area, making everyone around jittery and anxious. Some would say there was something big going on that day, and they would be right. The apprehensive reporters stood waiting impatiently for someone to appear, for someone to approach the microphone and explain what exactly was going on.
That person they were waiting for was none other than DJ Atomika.
Atop of the furious third peak of "BIG Mountain", reporters huddled together to stay warm. Those who could not bear the temperatures were watching from TV rooms down on the first peak.
Suddenly, everyone fell silent as a somewhat tall white male finally opened the door to the Black Station and walked out. He was maybe six feet tall, not any taller. He seemed to be used toe the weather, only wearing a light jacket and a pair of purple goggles. His hair in small short brown spikes, and the giant billboard sized screen behind him whirred as the SSX logo appeared on it.
"Thank you all for coming out today," the young DJ said, smiling and waving swiftly at the crowd. "I'm sure you are all waiting for what I am going to announce...and I'm sure you have heard all the rumors, and all of the other hype about what I am going to say." He took a deep sigh and looked at the snow below his feet before raising his arms and looking at them all. "Its all true....The SSX snowboarding league is indeed having a FOURTH SEASON!" As if there was new life given to all of the reporters, they all suddenly begin clicking their cameras and blurting out questions.
"DJ Atomika,Sir! Over here! Over here!" a reporter in the front begged, holding her microphone.
"Yes, you in the front," He motioned to her to proceed.
"Can you give us any information on what riders will be returning for this year's circuit?" she asked holding out the microphone anxiously.
"Actually...that's what I have come to tell you." Atomika grinned as wickedly, "If you would all pay attention to the screen behind me-no flash photography please-" Atomika motioned towards the screen behind him.
The ground again fell silent as they all gazed at the screen. The screen flashed a deep orange before actually displaying races and tricks from the last three seasons of SSX. Everyone snickered slightly as a young Moby Jones could be seen laughing at the camera and making faces. Scenes of Mac Fraser pulling off his famous "Walking the Dog Air" were seen as he jumped a gap on the old Garibaldi course in the Tricky" circuit. Elise Riggs was seen lounging about the Yellow Station with Nate from last year, and suddenly the screen went blank.
"Hey! What happened? That's not all, is it?!" a member from the crowed blurted.
"Calm down, sir. It will all start in a moment." Atomika stated, not even bothering to turn around.
The screen then flashed a bright white, and a figure was talking towards the screen. It was DJ Atomika on the screen, and you could easily tell this was previously recorded.
"Hey! DJ Atomika here. I'm sure all of you reporters are just aching to find out about SSX Season 4 aren't you? Aren't you!?"-the crowd laughed slightly as Atomika's familiar was now talking as if he were talking to an infant-"Say it...you know you are...you know you are...yes you are...yes you-Alright, I'll stop that.... Well, there's good news...and there's more good news!" The scene changed from Atomika to the slopes. "For that good news I was talking about? Well get this-all riders from last season agreed to return for this season! Do you think three years of no Big Mountain action will leave these racers rusty? Heh, I didn't think so,"
There were some shots of the Big Mountain flying by as Atomika continued to explain...
"Yes, you heard me they are all coming back,"
The crowds cheered in applause as if on cue.
Atomika ginned devilishly as he read of the names of the returning boarders. As he read the names off the clipboard, pictures of the boarders were shown on the screen. Previous pictures of the boarders from the third circuit flashed along the screen as well as a current picture.
"Mac Fraser, Elise Riggs, Moby Jones, Psymon Stark, Nate Logan, Griff Simmons, Zoe Payne, Viggo Rolig, Allegra Sauvagess, and Kaori Nishidake."
The crowd seemed to stare in awe at the screen for a second as Griff's picture was on the screen, the little 12 year old ball of sugar has grown into a 15 year old ball of...well...they weren't sure what it was.
His hair was spiked in a long mohawk, dyed black and orange, he had black lipstick on, his skin pale...even though his freckles still showing through, his shirt black and ripped and a myriad of chains and pins fasted to himself. It was obvious that Griff was going through an "identity crisis" phase. Some of the boarders even referred to Griff as a "young Psymon Stark".
All of the riders looked relatively the same, even Elise who was infamous for changing her hair every season still managed to keep the same style. The crowed snapped out of its daze as Atomika's voice boomed over the speakers again. "I'm sure you are all wondering is that it? Well...its not. I did say there was more good news, didn't I?" The scene once again went to a fly by of peak 1. "There's even MORE riders joining the ranks this year.
Last year I took a chance on a newbie girl, and she more than proved her worth and she has agreed join SSX for another season. This rider is no longer a newbie, and she is still in her prime! You know her and you love her, 16 year old Yurioki Yoshioka!"
The crowd cheered wildly as the "innocent-yet-tough" Japanese girl appeared on the screen, grinning. She had changed somewhat, no longer looking like a "mini-Kaori". Her famous long brown braid was gone, as she had chopped off most of it. Her light brown hair clung to her face and she was smiling brightly. She still had a love for bucket hats, as she was wearing on in the picture, as well as pink tinted sunglasses.
"And that's still not it! There's still four more riders I haven't introduced! But I'll let you in one secret. We only have two newbies this year!"-the reporters gasped slightly-"Yes, you heard me. Two riders from the PREVIOUS seasons are returning...but who could it be?" Atomika tapped his chin with a mock thought. "Anyway, the newbie...okay...you all might be a little-er, how shall I phrase this?-afraid of this guy, but really. There is nothing to be afraid of...I would like you all to meet, Jordan 'Drum' Williams-or simply 'Drum', as he likes to be called." The screen focused on a very tall and large black male, his dreadlocks hanging down passed his eyes with the green tips blowing in the wind, he did not look like a snowboarder at all, more like a football player, he was easily over six feet...maybe even close to seven, and he looked like he would weigh-at the least-300 lbs.
"I know what you are thinking... 'How can this kid even board?' right? ...Well let me tell you, despite this guy's size, he more than makes up for it with his tricks. For someone so...heavy...he can really fly. I'm telling you, once you see his Proper Propeller Drumroll, you will NEVER doubt him again."
The crowed pointed and laughed at the giant on screen, some even yelling crude jokes about his appearance, Atomika all shot them a glare of disgust. Atomika knew he had a knack from seeing some skill in someone, and he also knew that he was worthy of being there...he just hoped the other riders saw it his way as well.
"So that leaves three more riders left, the new newbie...and well the two returning riders." Atomika smiled and waved at the camera. The crowd held their breath, waiting anxiously for Atomika to speak.
"Well, that's all the time we have here on the tape," the Atomika on the screen said brightly, "you will see the three surprises at the press conference, which should be going on right now," The crowed laughed a little. "Now you all listen to this sexy piece of man in front of you. You'll be in for a shock. This is DJ Atomika, over and out." The screen slowly faded away and everyone turned their attention back to the real Atomika.
"Well!? Who are these riders! We want to know!" A voice bellowed from the horde of reporters, the rest of them yelling in agreement.
"Okay! Okay!" Atomika yelled before the crowd settled down. "Well, last year I was looking over the rules for the SSX circuit and I noticed a rule, you see." Atomika stroked his goatee as he spoke. "It seems that two riders that skip a circuit are eligible for the next circuit. So that got me to thinking...were there any riders that weren't able to be on the SSX3 tour that were willing to be a part of our 4th season?"
Atomika paused for a second, the crowed hanging on his every word. "There was, and both riders I asked said they would be honored to come back! In fact they are inside right now...Maybe I should go get them?" Atomika motioned towards the door, He then took a step towards it and opened it...much to the crowds delight.
Eddie, the afroed wonder from the SSX Tricky Tour stepped out and grinned wickedly, "HA-HA!!! Guess who's back, BABY!" Eddie ran out doing his trademark worm dance move on the ground. Everyone laughed and cheered for Eddie, as he was indeed a crowd favorite from the Tricky Tour. Soon enough, everyone fell silent as they focused their attention back on Atomika, who was smiling triumphantly. "And now...well..." Atomika paused, "Ah, I'll just let him introduce himself..."
Atomika backed away from the door as a blonde male strutted through, looking like an extra in a boyband video, his stance just screamed charisma.
"It is I! JP Aresnault!" JP yelled at the crowd, who cheered again. Atomika looking happy with himself walked over to the microphone, now standing in front of Eddie and JP. "I'm glad you all enjoy my choices. Well...since we are nearing the end of our press conference I'll just go ahead and introduce the newest rider to join the SSX family..."
The crowed fell silent, even Eddie and JP stopped to focus on Atomika.
"This guy...has come a long way in three years...being trained by some of the best snowboarders ever to grace the sport." He looked over at peak three, the fresh powder untouched. "Well...with no further wait...I'll introduce our last rider.." He smiled and turned towards the door, walking towards it, grabbing a board off of the wall to present it to the rider.
"I will go and get him." Atomika flashed a grin at the crowd-who were dead silent-as he entered the lodge. Eddie and JP looked at each other with looks of confusion, the reporters murmured to themselves before they heard the shatter of glass from above. They all looked above them to find that the jumbo TV screen from earlier had just shattered and a boarder was flying through it, the boarder landed just behind them.
He turned around waved at the crowd...then spoke. "The press conference is now over...I'll see you all at the bottom... This is DJ Atomika, your newest newbie. Over and out." With that, Atomika turned round and begin to board down The Throne of peak three.
