Me: Woo! I actually updated the story!
Crystal: And my first time appearing on these little pop ups!
Mario: Meh get used to it Crystal, we're probably stealing attention from the Elgang.
Elgang: D:
Me: Well most of my stories are about them so this tidbit is for us :D!
Mario: So the Olympic games finally begins?
Me: Not yet, first all the events and participants.
Mario: How much?
Me: You'll see!
Crystal: Chapter 1, start.
Eve: *cries in corner*
Chapter 1: Let the Games Begin
One week later on August 1st, a group of seven approach the newly constructed stadium nearly twice the size of the Hamel Palace. A fiery headed knight leading the pack bickering with the small lavender magician next to him, a black haired golden eyed man making small chat with the big chested elf, and a blond haired gunslinger laughing with the silver haired and black haired women next to him. Camilla, the NPC taking sign ups for the Olympic Events, couldn't believe her eyes at the sight.
"Oh welcome back you guys. I didn't know you all are interested in these kinds of things." Camilla joked, earning a laugh from the Elgang.
"Yeah its been a while hasn't it Ms. Camilla." Rena nodded. "We would like to sign up for the upcoming Olympic Games coming soon if it isn't any trouble."
"Sure, but there are some rules for these events." Her voice grew serious. After the initial shock of the stern Camilla they aren't used to witness, Elsword stepped up.
"What kinds of rules Cammy?" Elsword asked, using his nickname for the arena girl. She took out a heavy textbook and opened it up, flipping and scanning the pages for the new Olympic Games section.
"Ah here we go." Camilla cleared her throat and began reading.
No weapons allowed, same applies for skills
No special abilities allowed, only your pure physical and intellectual willpower
You may sign up for as many events as you want, however please remember there are a limited amount of spaces up for each one as well as a specific time, date, and location it will be taking place.
Failure to show up to an event on time will result into an immediate disqualification, no excuses allowed.
Have fun and enjoy your time at the first annual Games!
She closed the book and set it aside, happily taking in the Elgang's shocked faces.
"Y-You mean...no Vitality aura..." Elsword faded away.
"B-But my magic..." Aisha turned white.
Rena smacked them both. "Oh come on guys, I'm sure you'll do well!"
"Yeah I'm with Rena." Raven agreed. "I've done lots of training back at my mercenary...days..." He squatted on a nearby corner with a gloomy cloud over his head while Rena ran to cheer him up.
"Well this might be fun, right you two?" Ara smiled at Eve and Chung, who both looked very nervous. "What's wrong?"
"No Shooting Star..."
"No drones...no lasers..." The two joined Raven in the corner, Rena sighing heavily. As Rena comforted the rest of the Elgang, Ara nervously walked back to Camilla.
"I'm sorry about my team mates. They can be a little...reliant on their powers ever since the demon invasion ended." She sighed, reminiscing about her post mortem brother Ran back before corruption. "So tell me, how many events are being held this year?"
Loud and fast pacing footsteps sprinted towards the eight individuals from a distance, instantly glomping Ara and slamming her to the ground. Ara notices the blond hair of her attacker and the sweet smell she brings out. Climbing back up on her feet (and after the other Elgang finally got over their little episode), Ariel's sweet smile graces her appearance.
"I can answer that Ara." Ariel happily answered, a bit of sweat dripping from her forehead. From what the others seen she must have sprinted from the inside the stadium all the way there, about 100 meters (a new record perhaps?). "Do you still have the flyer?"
"Yes." Raven pulled a rolled up paper from his pocket. "I think this is it." The Elgang crowded around him as he unrolled it and read the events again.
"As you can see Raven, there are many options available this year. We decided on having Solo and Team events to diverse the activities we plan to do this upcoming week. Unless indicated otherwise, there will be 10 slots available to every event and anyone is welcome to participate in whichever ones they desire. 1st place will receive 10 points, 2nd place gets 9, 3rd place gets 8, and so on in that order. We tally up the individual's total score based on their events and put it on display on the scoreboard at the end of each day. After going through all the events in 7 days, we mark up everyone's score and see who has the most. That person will be declared Elrios' Olympian." Ariel explained to them. "Are there any questions?"
"I have one." Aisha raised her hand. "How many points do the winners get in Team events? And if the scores are tallied up by the individual, why would you need to co-operate with your teammates?"
"Good question Aisha." Ariel briefly thought. "Team Events are counted the same way as Solo ones, where everyone in 1st place get 10 points. This is to drive the lone wolves to learn to work together with others for a common cause. For your other question Aisha, you would lose points if you don't co-operate. This means not only do they lose points they could've won for that event, you lost the points as well and fall behind from being on the top scoreboard."
"I see. Thanks Ariel." Aisha took out a notepad and jotted down Ariel's explanation, in case a certain red-head would get confused later.
"I got another." Chung raised his. "What are the events we're all participating in and what time are they in?"
"You can find the events you want to participate in right here in this paper." Ariel points to Camilla's desk. "Or, if you want more knowledge of all the events and their times, check the display board during the opening ceremony for more details. We will also be recording it with run times so anyone with questions about their event can come back for later."
"Thank you." Eve bowed. "We wish to look at the events for this event." Her companions bowed in sync and they all went up to Camilla's desk, who got out the same textbook and showed them the events they will be doing this year:
1st day:
10:00 AM: 100m dash (Solo)
11:00 AM: Badminton (Team, 2 people)
1:00 PM: Team Cycling (Team, 4 people)
2:30 PM: Soccer (Team, 3 people)
4:00 PM: Relay race: 4x100m (Team, 4 people)
6:00 PM: Discus Throw (Solo)
7:00 PM: Long Jump (Solo)
2nd day:
10:00 AM: Ribbon Dancing (Solo)
11:00 AM: Trampoline (Solo)
1:00 PM: Shooting Gallery, Pistol (Solo)
2:30 PM: Table Tennis (Singles)
4:00 PM: Table Tennis (Doubles)
6:00 PM: Fencing (Solo)
7:00 PM: Canoeing 1000m (Solo)
3rd day:
10:00 AM: Horseback jumping (Solo)
11:00 AM: Aquatics, 100M Freestyle (Solo)
1:00 PM: Beach Volleyball (Team, 2 people)
2:30 PM: Triple Jump (Solo)
4:00 PM: Taekwondo (Solo)
6:00 PM: 110m Hurdles (Solo)
7:00 PM: Hockey (Team, 3 people)
4th day:
10:00 AM: Synchronized Swimming (Team, 2-4 people)
11:00 AM: Javelin Throw (Solo)
1:00 PM: Marathon- Perimeter of Hamel, 2000m each side (Solo)
4:00 PM: Weight Lifting (Solo)
6:00 PM: Pole Vault (Solo)
5th day:
10:00 AM: Hammer Throw (Solo)
11:00 AM: Rings, Gymnastics (Solo)
1:00 PM: Balance Beam (Solo)
2:30 PM: Archery (Solo)
4:00 PM: Team Archery (Team, 2-4 people)
6:00 PM: Boxing (Solo)
7:00 PM: Wrestling (not that WWE or RAW stuff) (Solo)
6th day:
10:00 AM: Basketball (Team, 3 people)
11:00 AM: Water Skiing (Solo)
1:00 PM: 20km Pace walk (Solo)
2:30 PM: Triathlon- Swimming 1000m, Cycling 2000m, Running 1500m (Solo)
7th day:
10:00 AM: 400m dash (Solo)
11:00 AM: 400m Hurdles (Solo)
1:00 PM: High Jump (Solo)
2:30 PM: Skeet (Shotgun) (Solo)
4:00 PM: Cycling (Solo)
6:00 PM: Dodgeball (Red Team or Blue Team)
7:00 PM: Ending Ceremony (Winner is crowned)
The Elgang's jaws fell to the ground reading all of the events. So many to choose from, and in just one week too! Elsword stepped up first.
"Alright I'll sign up first!" He picked up the complimentary pen and wrote his name down for the events he wishes to participate in. Let's see...100m dash, Soccer, and Relay race the first day. Fencing the second day. Definately Taekwondo and Marathon. Boxing and Wrestling seems fun. Ooh a Triathlon! Oh I'm so doing the 400m dash, and I'll be on Red Team for Dodgeball! Elsword put down the pen and thanked Camilla, waiting for the others to sign up.
"I'm next!" Aisha picked up the pen and looked through the events. Badminton...uh how can I get another person? She glanced behind her and stared at Rena. "Hey Rena, want to do some of the Team Events with me?"
"Sure Aisha!" Rena came over to Aisha as the latter wrote both their names down for Badminton. We can do Doubles on table tennis...oh I'm gonna do some Ribbon Dancing! Let's see...Rena's my partner for Beach Volleyball. Aisha stopped moving the pen when she hits Synchronized Swimming, who along with Rena stared at Eve and Ara with gleaming eyes.
"..What?" The two asked nervously.
"How do you like to do the Syncronized Swimming with us?" Aisha asked as the boys' noses bled.
"Sure!" They responded immediately.
Yay! Aisha wrote down the girls' names down for the event. I can so do the Pole vault. Maybe the Rings and Balance Beam for Gymnastics. Oh might as well do the Pace Walk since no one's doing it, easy victory! ...And Blue team for Dodgeball to smack that Elbaka right at his face! "Here you go Rena!" She handed the pen to the green elf.
"Thank you." Rena started to go through the list of events. The Long jump might be a cinch with my acrobatic abilities. I'll do some Ribbon Dancing and Canoeing as well for this day. Maybe Horseback and Aquatics 100m Freestyle. Synchronized Swimming's a given thanks to Aisha and...ohoho Elsword's going for Marathon? I think I'll sign up for that too! ...Oh Archery is finally on here, about time too. Then I guess...Cycling? The elf jotted down her name for the specified events except for Synchronized thanks to the magician's antics earlier.
"I guess I'm up next." Raven took the pen with his right arm, careful not to let his left one get the best of him, and looked at the events with serious eyes. These events all look weak compared to my days as a mercenary. Meh, that'll give me the advantage at this point. 100M dash...Relay ra- "Yo Elsword, Chung, Ara." The three he specified glanced at him.
"Yes?"
"You all want to do the Relay race together?"
"Sure, why not." They all replied, Elsword's a little less than friendly.
Well there goes one team event, you happy now Seris? ...Seris always wanted to try Ribbon Dancing. Raven regretfully writes his name for the Ribbon event as Camilla laughs out loud. He glared at her before anyone could question the lady and continued on with the list. Table Tennis and Fencing for the second day, hey maybe I'll beat up Elsword here. I guess I'll do Triple Jump, Taekwondo, and Ho- "Yo guys."
"What?" Elsword and Chung responded.
"Hockey?"
"Sure."
"Ok." And Hockey for the 3rd day. Marathon and Weightlifting for the 4th. Boxing and Wrestling for the 5th. Ba- "Hey Elsword, Chung, how about ba-"
"Yes."
...Basketball it is. And I guess the Triathlon to end the 6th. And...Dodgeball red team to end it all out. "Eve, you wanna shot?"
"I would be delighted." The emotionless queen slightly jolted Raven's hand causing him to drop the pen in pain. The others rushed to Raven to care for his hand, Eve however just went right along to the list. Such primitive activities. Discus throw...well I'm used to throwing my drones around. Ribbon Dancing...Trampoline...Table Tennis. Marathon...must download endurance data. Hammer throw for 5th day. Pace Walk for day 6. I will head to Blue team Dodgeball to smack those two idiots right in the mouth.
"WHY DID YOU DO THAT!" Raven screamed at Eve as she passed the pen right off to Chung.
"Thanks Eve!" Chung repeated the process his teammates made and checked the list. I guess I'll just do Soccer and Relay race for the first day. Quickly without looking, Chung wrote his and Raven's name down on Elsword's team in Soccer. Definately doing Shooting Gallery and Table Tennis Singles for the 2nd day. Guess I'll only do Hockey for the 3rd day. Nothing for 4th, just Hammer Throw for 5th. Basketball and Water Skiing for the 6th day. And finally Skeet for the last one.
"Yay it's finally my turn!" Ara jumped for joy and pushed Chung out of the way, grabbing the pen he left midair. Just the Long jump for the first day. Ribbon Dancing, Trampoline, and Canoeing the second day. 100M Freestyle and Taekwondo the next. Swimming with the girls, Javelin Throw, and Pole Vault the 4th. Rings and Wrestling for the 5th. Water Skiing and Pace Walk for the 6th. And the 400m Hurdles for the last day!
"Ok you guys are all set!" Camilla took the book and directed them to the stadium Ariel dashed out from. "There's the site for the Olympic Games held in two days, the Opening Ceremony takes place tomorrow night at 9 PM. Make sure you don't miss it!
"We wont!" The Elgang raised their fists in the air.
August 2nd, 9:00 PM:
Fireworks boomed and lit up the clear night sky as everyone in Elrios gathered together in Elrios Stadium get ready for the opening ceremony. All the participants, all 100 of them, gathered within the center in an organized fashion watching the wonderful sky display. Elsword glances around anxiously to get the Olympic Torch lit up so the events can officially begin. He stepped out of line and walked around to meet all the other contestants.
...Lowe's here as a participant? I'm so gonna win against him! Oh this guard named Penensio and...OH NO THERE'S TWO MORE AISHAS!? Suddenly he felt a whack in the head.
"You idiot!" Aisha glared at him with a pout and looked at the two lookalikes with smiles. "Those two are Speka and Noah, Speka's in the awesome witch costume and Noah's in that blue armor.
"...I don't have time for this!" Elsword quickly paced away from the three trying to hide a blush. That Noah girl was pretty cute. He thought deeply that he accidentally bumped into another contestant. "Oh..." He examined the big assets and strong bow as well as the elven ears. "Sorry Rena, I didn't see you-"
"Rena?" The elf said confused. "I'm one of her friends Amelia and she," Amelia points to another green haired elf in a green dress, "is my sister Lime."
Pretty interesting people we got here so suddenly. Elsword grumbled. Suddenly two black haired men dashed towards each other in an unfriendly manner...too bad our red headed knight got caught in the middle.
He can feel the blades of both men so close to his throat. "Hey hey you two, just calm down!" He tries his best to calm down the situation.
"Tch." Both men sheathed their swords and, after having their blades and scabbards inspected by the Cobo police, again death stared each other.
"I won't forget you for this, you hear me Valak?" The smooth red suit guy threatened.
"Same to you Edan." Valak, a guy nearly in all black armor, barked back.
Man there's a lot of people here. I wonder if Eve can tell me who the rest are. Elsword made his way through the rest of the participants to find the Nasod queen. He spots unmistakable long silver hair within the bunch and immediately runs for it, grabbing the girl's shoulders.
"Hey Eve." The Nasod turned around, "Can you-"
*SMACK*
"Don't you dare touch me puny human." Elsword lay on the ground from the sound breaking slap. All eyes are turned to the two now and everything went silent. "I am the Ancient Nasod, Q-PROTO_00. In short, you are no threat to me."
"Oh my god are you ok!" Another silver haired lady pulled Elsword off the ground and helped shake the dust off his clothes.
"Thanks for that Eve." Elsword mistakenly thanks.
"Eve? You mean Queen Eve? I am Apple, one of her newly resurrected friends." Apple introduced herself.
"Oh...I'm Elsword. It's nice to mee-"
"Shh..." Apple shushed. "The ceremony's about to begin!"
The 100 participants watched as Ariel, the torch carrier, ran up the stairs and lit the big pedestal with her torch, causing a huge symbolic flame. The crowds cheered and shouted, the Olympians clapped and raised their hands in the air. Excitement exploded at Elrios Stadium like 10 loud speakers going off at once.
Ariel turned around with a smiled on her face, taking in all of the sights she's witnessing right now. Thousands upon thousands of citizens filled the stadiums and the contestants watched her eagerly below. With a large shout, Ariel officially starts the Olympic Games.
"LET THE FIRST ANNUAL ELRIOS OLYMPIC GAMES, BEGIN!" And thus, the games commence.
Mario: Oh my god...43 events and 17 participants to focus on?
Me: Yep! And I'm writing all 43!
Crystal: ...You need a girlfriend Fire.
Me: I know :'D!
Me: In case you got lost, here's the events the Elgang will play for your benefit (and mine):
Elsword: 100m dash, Soccer w/ Raven and Chung, Relay Race w/ Raven, Chung, and Ara (1st). Fencing (2nd). Taekwondo, Hockey w/ Raven and Chung (3rd). Marathon (4th). Boxing, Wrestling (5th). Basketball w/ Raven and Chung, Triathlon (6th). 400m dash and Red Team Dodgeball (7th).
Aisha: Badminton w/ Rena (1st). Ribbon Dancing and Table Tennis w/ Rena (2nd). Beach Volleyball w/ Rena (3rd). Synchronized Swimming w/ Rena, Eve, and Ara, Pole Vault (4th). Rings, Balance Beam (5th). 20km Pace Walk (6th). Blue Team Dodgeball (7th).
Rena: Badminton w/ Aisha, Long Jump (1st). Ribbon Dancing, Canoeing, Table Tennis w/ Aisha (2nd). Horseback, 100M Freestyle, Beach Volleyball w/ Aisha (3rd). Synchronized Swimming w/ Aisha, Eve, and Ara, Marathon (4th). Archery (5th). Cycling (7th).
Raven: 100m dash, Relay Race w/ Elsword, Chung, and Ara, Soccer w/ Raven and Chung (1st). Ribbon Dancing, Table Tennis, Fencing (2nd). Triple Jump, Taekwondo, Hockey w/ Elsword and Chung (3rd). Marathon, Weightlifting (4th). Boxing, Wrestling (5th). Basketball, Triathlon (6th). Red Team Dodgeball (7th).
Eve: Discus Throw (1st). Ribbon Dancing, Trampoline, Table Tennis (2nd). Synchronized Swimming w/ Aisha, Rena, and Ara, Marathon (4th). Hammer Throw (5th). Pace Walk (6th). Blue Team Dodgeball (7th).
Chung: Soccer w/ Elsword and Raven, Relay Race w/ Elsword, Raven, and Ara (1st). Shooting Gallery, Table Tennis (2nd). Hockey w/ Elsword and Raven (3rd). Hammer Throw (5th). Basketball w/ Elsword and Raven, Water Skiing (6th). Skeet (7th).
Ara: Relay Race w/ Elsword, Raven, and Chung, Long Jump (1st). Ribbon dancing, Trampoline, Canoeing (2nd). 100M Freestyle, Taekwondo (3rd). Synchronized Swimming w/ Aisha, Rena, and Eve, Javelin Throw, Pole Vault (4th). Rings, Wrestling (5th). Water Skiing, Pace Walk (6th). 400m Hurdles (7th).
Me: R&R on what you guys think, sorry for the long freaking chapter...