Konata and her fellow contestants were waiting on the edge of the pool which serves as the Moat. A large crowd of children and parents were cheering on the girls as the show begins to start. Watching everything back in the future was Washu.
"This will be interesting," Washu thought. "I hope they love this legend I managed to come up with."
The camera goes through the jungle and towards the giant head known as Olmec, keeper of the Hidden Temple and co-host of the show. Soon, Olmec's eyes light up as the show begins.
OLMEC: Legends of the Hidden Temple! With your guide, Kirk Fogg! And here he is now!
Kirk Fogg, host of the show, swings in on a rope and lands in front of Olmec as he greets the crowd on hand.
KIRK FOGG: Thank you, everyone! Thank you, Olmec. Hello and welcome to "Legends of the Hidden Temple". It's actually Olmec's Temple, where the rooms are filled with obstacles and the treasure is protected by mysterious Mayan Temple Guards. Only Olmec knows the legend behind each one of the treasures within the Temple. Which legend are we gonna hear about today?
OLMEC: The Legend of the Jade-Handled Sword Kusanagi!
KIRK FOGG: Alright. One of these teams will try to earn the right to enter Olmec's Temple and retrieve the Jade-Handled Sword Kusanagi. Will it be…The Red Jaguars!
Ayeka and Videl were cheering for themselves.
KIRK FOGG: The Blue Barracudas!
Ryoko had a determined look in her eyes while Sawyer stood there.
KIRK FOGG: The Green Monkeys!
Konata and Kagami were cheering as they did a hint of their Motteke dance.
KIRK FOGG: The Orange Iguanas!
Sasami and Sakura were jumping up and down cheerfully.
KIRK FOGG: The Purple Parrots!
Anri and Miharu just smiled as they giggled to themselves.
KIRK FOGG: Or the Silver Snakes!
Ako and Riko smiled as they looked around the crowd and the competition.
KIRK FOGG: Only ONE team must prove themselves worthy to earn the right to enter Olmec's Temple, but first they must cross the Moat. And Olmec will explain how to cross it today.
OLMEC: An ancient Babylonian vine spans the width of the Moat, while a rope is tied to a post. When Kirk gives the signal, grab the rope and swim across the Moat. Then, wrap the rope around the post on the opposite side. That will be the signal for your partner to walk across holding onto the vine for leverage. If you fall into the Moat, you must swim back to start and try again. Once your partner is finally across, run over and hit the gong. The first 4 teams to hit their gongs will move on to the next round!
KIRK FOGG: OK, are you ready, teams?
The girls cheered loudly as Konata is overly excited to begin.
KIRK FOGG: Are you ready, Olmec?
OLMEC: Let's get rockin'!
KIRK FOGG: On your marks…get set…GO!
Jumping into the water with the ropes were Videl, Ryoko, Konata, Sakura, Anri and Riko. Konata made it in record time as the other teams were catching up. Once they had their ropes tied, they had to hold onto the ropes securely. Ayeka managed to stumble plenty of times, but managed to get the hang of it. Miharu kept falling in and is getting slightly embarrassed. Kagami managed to go halfway before she slipped. After getting accustomed to her rhythm, Ayeka managed to go across as she and Videl hit their red gong.
Sawyer was almost there until she slipped. Ryoko tried to hold on, but Sawyer had to start over. Kagami managed to keep her balance and crossed the Moat, then ran with Konata to hit their green gong.
Sasami was very careful when crossing the Moat making sure she didn't fall in. Once she was across, she and Sakura ran and struck down their orange gong. Ako and Miharu were side by side and was about to get decided, but being top-heavy caused Miharu to fall just short of the finish line right in front of Anri. Meanwhile, Ako made it across as both the Suminoe sisters hit their silver gong, ending the game.
KIRK FOGG: That's it! We have our 4 teams! Everyone, gather around. Moving onto the Steps of Knowledge are the Silver Snakes…the Orange Iguanas…the Green Monkeys…and the mighty Red Jaguars! The Purple Parrots and the Blue Barracudas will not go home empty-handed, and here's what they'll get.
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Sitting on the sidelines drying off, Ryoko, Sawyer, Anri and Miharu began to watch from the grandstand.
"Well, this bites," Ryoko groaned. "I would've loved to show up that prissy upstart!"
"They'll always be other times," Sawyer said through her voicebox.
"I almost made it," Miharu sighed, looking down.
"You did great, Miharu," Anri said, patting her shoulder. "Next time, you'll be better. That I promise."
As the glasses girls smiled a bit, Ryoko sat with Sawyer to see what happens next as Ayeka, Videl, Konata, Kagami, Sasami, Sakura and the twins walk with Kirk Fogg toward the Steps of Knowledge.