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Earth vs. Byrus
Aaron was ready and wanting to race. The Earth Team was the in Eastern Division. Their races were to be on a large stretch of beach with rocks and trees at odd intervals, creating a mazelike structure. Today was their race against a planet called Byrus, which had the rest of the team oddly relieved, though Aaron could not understand why.
"It's simple. Byrus's pilot is called Rush. He seems to like Jordan and he isn't particularly aggressive," Rick had explained. It still didn't really make sense to Aaron. Rush of Byrus was an opponent, but Aaron trusted his team. They would not steer him wrong.
"Who do you think is going to win today, your highness?" Spring asked a cloaked Eva. They were in the stands waiting for the Earth team's race against Byrus.
Eva smiled under her cloak. "Earth will win. Their gunner has flown against Byrus before. Their pilot isn't too shabby either."
"He's still not as good as you," a new female voice said from behind the Elysian duo. Spring smiled and turned around to greet her Naurasian friend, Ahn. Beside the hyperactive Naurasian were Aikka and his father, King Ain.
"It is good to see you in high spirits," Aikka said and smiled at his soul twin.
"I still do not see the need for this subterfuge," King Ain grumbled.
Eva's gaze hardened. "As long as the Elon do not know me, my family is safe."
"The next race of the Eastern Divison, Byrus versus Earth. Read, go!" the announcer yelled. The attention of all in the viewing stadium was on the two skilled racers.
The course they were running was filled with turns and tight passages through what seemed to be gigantic mangrove roots. Aaron took a deep breath and plunged ahead. Rush followed swiftly after. After a few shots from Jordan, Rush was forced back a bit. Aaron ignored the hyperactive voice of his gunner and focused on dodging around the large spider like roots.
"Nice flying, Aaron," Jordan called and took another few shots at Rush who retaliated with his ship's blades. A quick dodge and the two racers emerged from beneath the root system. It was a flat out race to the finish. Aaron hit the hyperdrive and blasted away from Rush. The Earth team had won.
"You are right. He is good, but not nearly as good as you," Aikka said from next to Eva. She nodded and stood up. The next race would be the Crogs in the North Division. She did not need to watch that race to know the outcome.
"Spring, let's go. I have some things I need to take care of," Eva said. "Good luck in your race tomorrow Aikka. I'll be watching." The two Elysians left for their pit.
"Look at them," Princess Lista said from her vantage point. She was glaring at the Elysians walking away.
"I agree, darling," Queen Kayana said and sneered. "We just have to be patient."
The two chuckeld darkly. Their plans were falling into place. The Earth team were the pawns in a great game of chess and they had no clue about it.
From the shadows a being watched the Elon. Her crimson eyes watched their every move. Soon she would strike.
"But first," she thought and looked up at the disappearing Elysians, "I have to go talk with the new Queen."
