The Mighty Ducks- Strike of the Valkyrie
Chapter 2- The Iron Maiden
"Well, well, well, get a load of this," said Mallory as the Blue Swedish was getting back on her feet. Her silver pony tail swished from side to side. Mika backed away a few steps and started to get defensive, "humph, and here I thought we were the only alien ducks on this planet, what's your name?" She asked, but Wildwing had the answer. He recognized that blue duck from the afternoon,
"Sigh...Mika what are you doing here?" Wildwing asked, not too pleased to have strangers snooping around the HQ. Mika knew she had to fess up as the Mighty Ducks gathered around her and inspected her gear. Mika sighed and dusted herself off. Nosedive seemed hypnotized by Mika's sapphire blue eyes and striking appearance, but he didn't know that her appearance was the only thing that was striking,
"I'm looking for answers Wildwing," Mika confessed, hoping the Mighty Ducks could help her out, "c'mon other than you guys, I can't be the only duck on this planet who can walk, talk and live like a normal person," She picked up her gear and looked at each member of the team in the eye. Mallory crossed her arms and looked at the duck suspiciously. She didn't trust her one bit.
Wildwing cleared his throat, "Ahem, guys this is Mika, I...uh...sorta ran into her this afternoon, literally," He explained to the group. Even by her handshake, some the group felt that this duck was no ordinary duck, "ouch...you have quite a handshake there, Ms. Runas," Mika chuckled as the others introduced themselves in their own special way. Wildwing looked down at the sword which caught his attention, "you any good with that?"
"Oh! It's just a hobby," Mika replied, slightly startled and picking up her weapon of choice off the floor. Although she played hockey, her sword provided evidence to her other interests. Mika's sword weighed 3lbs and 4oz. and was 44 and half inches long. Mika's sword wasn't some cheap internet bought imitation; her sword was her partner and a battle ready tool like those used by the knights of old.
"So you said you were looking for answers, what is it that you seek?" Grin asked her. Mika patted him on the shoulder. 'The Ducks' HQ seemed to grasp her attention at the moment. She had never seen what was under 'The Pond' so this was a rare treat for her. Mika sighed and turned her attention toward who might be her new team mates.
"This may sound corny, but I have no idea how I got on this planet or who my parents are," She explained to 'The Mighty Ducks', "I've only heard from my human parents that they saved me from a local circus when I was a little kid but I have no idea where I originally came from," she knew none of 'The Ducks' would believe her, but oddly enough Mika was wrong.
"I'm sure we can help you answer those questions in due time," Wildwing replied to the still surprised Blue Swedish, "until then let me ask you something, do you know how to play hockey?" Mika's blue eyes sparkled with excitement, "I'll take that as a 'yes'," Mika shouldered her duffel bag full of gear proudly, "if you have moves like that on a skateboard, can't wait to see what you can do on the ice,"
Phil Palmfeather, Duck's Manager, came out to see what was all the commotion, "Hey, what's going on?" He snapped and got a look at who started the racket, "hey...hey hey, I know you, you're Mika Runas, right...'The Valkyrie'?" The dark blue-feathered duck nodded, "oh, so you've come to join the Ducks, huh? Phil Palmfeather's the name, I'm the manager 'round here, if there's anything yah need, just give me a holler,"
"You know this ducklin', Phil?" Duke asked, Phil nodded yes. He adjusted his tie and scratched his head. Mika lightly smiled and put on her shoulder pads and other gear. Mika made a name for herself in the UWHL where she used to play puck. She had a brief reign as one of the most feared players in the league, but even after two years off the ice she still didn't loose her spunk.
"Yeah, not too long ago this lil' ducklin' used to play for the Philadelphia Freeze, I've seen her play, she's really somethin' on the ice," Mika smiled, it made her proud to know that at least someone watched the games. Most of the time when she played, the stadiums usually attracted few fans and often played on small venues, "so what say you, Mika, wanna give the 'Ducks' a shot?" Phil asked
"Your wish is my command," Mika said brightly and strapped on her gear for battle. Although swords are not allowed on the ice, Mika had an alternative in a Bauer Vapor XXX hockey stick. Not since her accident two years ago had she been out on the ice and playing with a team. Mika tied the strings on her skates and got out on to the ice, "you know, I always skate around her to practice, it's so peaceful around here,"
"As a warrior has its place on the battlefield, a warrior has its place on the ice," Grin commented as the rest of 'The Mighty Ducks' came on to the ice in full gear. Mika had a reputation to uphold. She was the girl who put the 'power' in power forward. A puck was placed in the middle of the rink as Mika went up to her position on the ice, confident and ready for anything 'The Mighty Ducks' can throw at her,
As the blade of her hockey stick touched the ice, she smiled at her opposition. The fiery redhead Mallory was lined up in front of her. Mallory's eyes met Mika's as a small staring contest ensued, wondering who would make the first move, "C'mon, show me what cha got, Red," Mika said in a somewhat informal manner.
"Bring it on, Blue Beak!" Mallory fired back. The cracking sounds of hockey sticks making contact with each other and the ice echoed as the practice got under way. Mallory got a hold of the puck and passed it to Nosedive. Mika used her speed to chase after the puck and ram Nosedive with a hard check into the side paneling and intercepted the puck,
"What a woman…," Nosedive said in a daze after feeling firsthand the kind of power the new girl possessed, "ouch, man that girl hits like a ton of bricks...ouch maybe two tons, it's like her arms are made of metal," he said to himself as Mika had possession of the puck and was looking to score. But she wasn't the selfish type of player and passed the puck to Duke.
Mika end an end-around around the goal Wildwing was defending. She leaned into a her skates placing one in front of the other and gliding on the ice with the grace of a dancer. She looked over at Duke whom was getting harassed by the defense. Mika tapped the blade of her stick on the ice a couple times to signal to duke that she was open for a pass, "A'ight, comin' at cha, Rookie!" He replied to Mika's signal,
He tried to pass the puck back to Mika but it was stolen by Mallory. Mika played defense and locked on to the redhead whom was making a break for the goal. Mallory told her to bring it on and Mika was going to bring it. Mika skated backwards to act as a wing defenseman against Mallory and Nosedive. The fierce Blue Swedish acted like a snake coiling up and flashing it's fangs at an intruder.
As most snakes have venom, Mika unleashed hers on Mallory. Mallory tried to make a shot at the goal coming from the left, but Mika was ready for her and hit her with a nasty forearm shiver. A slight 'ping' noise came when Mika's forearm came into contact with Mallory's bill. The impact sent Mallory flying ten yards and flat on her back. Mika got the puck back and made a break for the goal, "Ugh...light's out," Nose commented at the ugly moment,
Although Mika failed to get a goal passed Wildwing, she noticed that Mallory was having some trouble getting up, "Hey, you OK?" She asked racing toward Mallory as fast as she could. Mallory was on all fours on the ice and Mika offered her hand out for her comrade, "sorry about that, honey, sometimes I don't know my own strength,"
Mallory looked up at her and smiled. A tooth was dangling loose in front of her. Mallory was a lucky duck, most who faced Mika in the past lost all 32 of their teeth. Wildwing took off his mask and watched the moment between the two girls unfold, "Good work Mika, helping out others is all part of being on this team, welcome to the 'Mighty Ducks', Mika Runas,"
