The defenders were in the park sitting on the portable stands, waiting for the tournament to begin. They were near the front waiting anxiously. The Archery Tournament happened every year in Pearl Canyon Park and Jack had 'accidently' entered Kyle into it. Of course he had refused at first, claiming that his archery skills were terrible but Danny forced him to come today.
"This is so exciting!" Annaka squealed, "I can't believe we have never come here before."
"We haven't had a reason to." Jack told her, "Does anyone know when Kyle is on?"
"He's in the Under 16 category." Zsa-Zsa informed, "Meaning that he should be on after the younger group starts."
"Shame the other defenders couldn't come." Danny said with eyes closed leaning back against the bench behind him, "But the moment Jack mentioned Harvey, I knew they would want to hunt him down."
"I think Vane wanted to come but the others insisted that he help them find Harvey." Annaka explained, "It's a shame really because Kyle wanted them here.
Meanwhile in the opponent's tent:
Kyle was standing around watching his opponent get ready. There was a mixture of people in his category, mostly boys. There were a few girls and they were all standing around this one boy, Chad Ziglock. He was 15 and the under 16s champion for three years. Kyle watched him as he boasted about his skills and as he flicked his long blonde fringe from his face. Kyle rolled his eyes, he could imagine some like Thorne telling him that's what Gildar used to be like.
"Hey Newbie." Chad called at Kyle, "Come over here."
Kyle rolled his eyes and wandered over to him, "Yes."
"I assume you know who I am and that I don't lose easily. Just be prepared." The 'Lordship' told him before turning his attention back to the girls.
Kyle mouth 'okay' at him before turning around and walking back to where he was standing. On the way, he heard a little sniffle. Kyle glanced around trying to find the source. The heard the sniffling again, this time a little quieter. He looked in the direction and found a young boy sitting on the floor, with his boy and arrows lying next to him. He was wiping his eyes.
"Hey." Kyle said gently as he sat down next to the boy, "Are you alright."
"I'm fine." The boy said clearly lying, he looked about 10 years old.
"You worried about the tournament?"
"No. I was fine but then he came up to me and said I wasn't a good archer."
The boy's finger landed on Chad. Kyle shook his head, for some reason he knew that Chad would get on his nerves from the moment he saw him.
"I'm sure you are a good archer." Kyle reassured the boy, "Chad probably said it to make himself feel better. I'm positive your parents wouldn't have entered you in if you weren't."
The young boy seemed to stop crying and picked up his bow and arrows just as his group was called to the tournament, "Thank you."
"Good luck." Kyle called.
Kyle stood up himself and picked up his bow and arrow, he placed them down next to his things. The announcer's voice blared out on the microphone as he announced the archers. Chad was still showing off to all the girl competitors. Kyle rolled his eyes as his communicator went off.
"The defenders haven't located Harvey but he has kindly given us some Robosaurses to deal with." James informed them.
"Kyle how long till you're on?" Jack asked through the communicator.
"About 15 minutes." Kyle replied, "Where are they?"
"Town Centre again." Zsa-Zsa replied this time, "Come with us even if it's for 5 minutes then return."
Kyle cut off the communicator and made his way towards the exit, unluckily noticed, "Cowering out already Kyle. Shame."
"No, I have something to do first." Kyle replied back slightly aggressive.
Chad smiled smugly, that boy was lucky Jack or Zsa-Zsa weren't here to rip that smile of his face. Kyle ran out of the tent and headed towards to town centre. He could hear the others up ahead. He ran slightly faster to catch them up. He skidded into the town centre and bashed into Danny.
"Sorry, running to fast." Kyle explained.
"It's Dino Time."
"Raptorex!"
"Pterodactyl!"
"Triceratops!"
"Vulcanodon!"
"Tyrannosaurus!"
The Robosaures ran towards them and started to attack them once again. Kyle ducked and kicked all while he was keeping an eye on the time. Why did this have to happen today? The Robosaurses kicked back causing Kyle to land on the ground.
"Ouch, I seriously don't need an injury today!" He complained as he leapt back up and kicked the remaining Robosaures around him.
"Kyle go to your tournament." Jack shouted, "We'll finish off."
Kyle nodded as he powered down and ran back to the park. As soon as he entered the tent, he as huffing and puffing out of breath. He picked up his bow and arrow and stood next to Chad, who looked unpleased to see Kyle back.
"I thought you were gone." He said bluntly.
"I told you I had something to sort out." Kyle replied.
The tent doors opened and the Under 16 competitors entered into the long green area. The crowd were cheering. Kyle looked around and found the young boy holding the first place trophy. He smiled and the boy smiled back. Kyle looked to the stands, the Jr defenders weren't back yet.
"What's wrong? Mummy and Daddy haven't shown up?" Chad asked slyly.
"No." Kyle said, "I was checking out the crowd."
Chad scoffed as he took a step forward. He grabbed an arrow from his bag and carefully re-arranged it in the bow. He placed the bow up to eye level and pulled it back. The arrow flew through the air at the same speed Kook or Danny would on a good day and landed right in the Bulls eye.
Everyone cheered as Chad took a step back. He made eye contact with Kyle, his eyes saying that this competition is between only those two and those two alone. Kyle took out an arrow, placed it in the bow and pulled it back. The arrow shot through the air, slightly faster than Chad's and landed on the Bulls eye, 2mm above his.
"2 goes left." Kyle told him as the audience applauded, he looked to the crowd, and his friends still weren't back.
As the competition carried on, Kyle and Chad were the only ones left and the Jr defenders still hadn't shown up. Chad took his third and final bow. The arrow landed on the bull's eye like the previous two. Everyone cheered. A man with very blonde hair got up and screamed "That's my boy!" Chad smiled gratefully. Kyle was up next. He placed the arrow in the boy and shot.
To Kyle, it took forever for the arrow to land. It was like time had moved more slowly. The arrow hit the bull's eye. As it did, it split one of Chad's arrows in half and the two broken piece of wood fell to the floor.
"And we have a winner!" The announcer shouted, "Mr Kyle Temple."
A huge outcry came from the audience. The Jr defenders were screaming and clapping with their hearts content. Kyle smiled back then he recognised the people sitting behind him.
"That's my boy. Little Kyle Temple there making his parents proud." Vane shouted above the shouting with Faetal also screaming which made Danny slowly put his hands up to his ears.
After the awards ceremony, Kyle ran over his parents who congratulated him yet again. Jack and Danny high fived him, Annaka and Zsa-Zsa hugged him while Vane picked him up and placed him on his shoulders.
"Okay, this is quite high." Kyle muttered to himself as Vane started walking. He passed Chad Ziglock and his family. Kyle smiled to try and signal no hard feelings. To his surprise Chad smiled back. His attention was drawn back to his family when a celebratory meal was mention.
