Farmer Yumi had just finished with the pup's daily lesson when she decided to make her announcement.
Yumi: I have an announcement to make to you all. (She reached into her robe and pulled out what looked like a pamphlet.) You are all going to the upcoming pup-fu tournament.
The pups all gasped as the room went silent for a moment.
Rubble: No way! (He said excitedly) That's like… a really big event.
The pups each smile one after another.
Yumi: It's true. I have entered you all in the pup-fu tournament to represent Adventure Bay. You have all come so far with your training. This event may prove to be difficult, but I have the utmost confidence in you. (She bows her head)
(Each pup returns her bow)
Yumi walks over to Ryder.
Yumi: Ryder, the tournament is in three week's time. (Hands Ryder the pamphlet.) The entire tournament will last a total of seven days and will be held at a location known as Stratus Island. I imagine that there will be fighters and cities coming from all over the globe to see and participate. The mayor of course will be coming. You can bring along anyone you want as well.
Ryder stared at the pamphlet blinking a couple of times.
Ryder: Wow Farmer Yumi, this is really big news…
Yumi: Please, call me Sensei Yumi. (She giggled before turning back to the pups) Three weeks is a good amount of time to get some extra training in. I can't say that you won't need it. It's better to be prepared. (She turns to look at Marshall) Marshall could you speak with me outside of the dojo for a moment?
Marshall: Uh… sure. (He said looking slightly confused)
Marshall got up and followed after Sensei Yumi while the other six stared in curiosity. The two stepped outside of Yumi's barn and walked a distance away. Marshall noticed that Yumi's expression was rather serious.
Marshall: Are you alright Sensei Yumi?
Yumi: (Turning her back to Marshall) Marshall… I need you to resume your duties as guardian of the scroll. (She reached into her robe and pulled out the pup-fu scroll.) We can't leave it unattended while we're away, so it must come overseas with us. (She turned around with the scroll in hand to finally face Marshall and held it out in front of him) I'm leaving this in your care again. Are you up to the task?
Marshall stared at the scroll for a moment before slowly nodding his head and reluctantly taking the scroll from her.
Yumi: Please take good care of it. I know you won't fail me. (She smiled and bowed)
Marshall then returned her bow of respect.
Three weeks passed by and the pups had kept up with their vigorous training and lessons. Chase, Marshall, Zuma, Skye, Rubble, and Rocky were all packing their things for the trip as they prepared to leave.
Rubble: I can't wait to kick some pup-butt. I hope we at least get a challenge. (He hopped on top of his suitcase, forcing it closed)
Zuma: Totally! I can't wait to get a look at all the different styles.
Skye: I hope they don't underestimate me because of my size. That would be a mistake. (She laughed)
Rocky: You've been training with Chase right? You must have learned a lot.
Skye: Nah. (She shook her head) I've been training with Everest. When I started out training with Chase, he took everything easy on me. He was even too scared to hit me.
Zuma: I can't imagine why… (He teased)
Marshall was in another room of the lookout packing. He silently stared at the scroll in his paws before someone walked up behind him and knocked him out of his thoughts.
Chase: Aren't you excited Marshall? (He said smiling)
Marshall hid the scroll behind his back and turned to face Chase.
Marshall: O-oh yeah of course. (he smiles sheepishly)
Chase raises his eyebrow at this.
Chase: What were you looking at?
Marshall: Uh… nothing. (He smiles even bigger and fumbles around with something in his suitcase) Just my teddy. (he pulls out a stuffed bear)
Chase: You're really bringing that along? (Chase laughed shaking his head) You wouldn't want the other contestants to think you're weak. They won't take you serious.
Marshall: Well that would be their mistake. (He said snuggling against the bear)
Chase: Oh, Marshall. (He shook his head laughing and left the room)
Marshall sighed and packed the scroll into an opened compartment on the back of the stuffed bear before zipping the bear closed and placing it inside of his suitcase. His pup-tag then lit up.
Ryder: Ok pups, if everyone is all packed, we should be heading to the Air Patroller in the middle of the soccer field.
Most of Adventure Bay stood crowded around the aircraft to see their heroes off. Everest and Jake were there waiting along with Sensei Yumi and Katie.
Farmer Al: Yumi... You look prettier than a prairie dog on the first day of spring.
Yumi blushed. she was wearing a violet kimono with white flower designs scattered around it.
Yumi: Thanks honey. I really wanted you to come… (she stood hand in hand with Al)
Al: Aww now you know somebody's gotta stay to take care of the farm. Just be careful out there and bring home the win for good ole Adventure Bay.
Yumi smiled at her husband and gave him a nod. Al moved in to kiss Yumi but she stopped him.
Yumi: Al… There are kids here. (She glanced around the crowd)
Al: Aww shucks. (He took off his farmer's hat and used it to cover their face as he gave Yumi a long kiss)
As the two finished their love moment, Katie approached them, holding Cali in her hands.
Katie: Thanks again for volunteering to watch Cali for me farmer Al. I'd really hate to leave her behind, but farmer Yumi said they don't allow cats in or around pup-fu events.
Yumi: The organizers of the events feel like cats may rile some of the dogs up; and that would cause a bit of trouble.
Al: Don't fret Katie. It'll be just like watchin' one more farm animal. (He winked)
Katie smiled.
Ryder and the pups came running up and were astounded at the amount of people who came to see them all off. Even more than a few citizens who they didn't know personally were there. Mr. Porter had prepared a large cake for them to take along for the trip.
Ryder: Ok, I think we're all se-... Wait, where's mayor Goodway. (He said looking around)
Mayor Goodway came hustling across the outskirts of the track field with Chickaletta, pulling along her suitcase and maneuvered her way through the crowd.
Goodway: Coming, coming! (She panted heavily) I had to stock up on corn for the trip.
The pups were the first to enter the Air Patroller. All seven of them wore their Pup-fu attire. Ryder, the mayor, Jake, and Yumi all stepped on next.
Katie: Bye Cali! I'll miss you! (She waves to Cali before boarding the aircraft)
Ryder: Ok, I think that's everyone. (He said before closing the door of the aircraft) Next stop: Stratus Island!
Everyone Cheered.
Ryder: Hit it Robo-dog.
Robo-dog initiated the craft. The townspeople watched in amazement as the aircraft slowly ascended into the air just before taking off.
Everest: Stratus Island, here we come!
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AN: I tried writing this story with a different style. Sort of like the script format you read in plays; simply because this story is going to have a lot of actions and movements. It was pretty awkward to write like this, but I'll let that decision go to the readers. Do you think I should write each chapter of this story this way or should I just write them the way I normally write them?