Ch.9

Freestyle

Yes! I finally got around to getting another chapter up! Once again, thank you Ribbongurl613 for the idea! Warning: I'll be using a lot of snowboard tricks, so I'm sorry if you don' know what they are. I got all of them from http://uregina.ca/rayvx111/page6.html. Please R&R!


The four competitors sped down the path of the terrain park, heading for the first bit of jumps. The jumps weren't too big, but they could definitely be used for some tricks.

Benji was the first one to reach one of the jumps. Launching himself off the jump, he performed a 360 crail, landing it with ease.

Stan, who was right on his tail, didn't want to be outdone by his opponent, went off the jump and did a 360 Indy air and, like Benji, landed it with ease.

Sandy was right behind her brother. Going off the jump, she performed Japan air, followed by Blaze, who did a Mute grab.


"Looks like the competitors have made it past the first bit of the terrain park" said Oxnard. "Let's take a look at the current standings. What've you got Panda?"

"Well, the way I see, Stan and Benji are tied for first with Sandy and Blaze tied for second" answered Panda.

"Looks like the competitors have made it to the half pipe portion of the competition" exclaimed Sparkle. "And they certainly doing a lot of tricks…and I have no idea what they're called. Um, guys? What're they doing?"

Panda shrugged. "Beats me! All I know is that it looks pretty cool."

"Don't look at me!" said Oxnard. "I'm just as clueless as the both of you!"

Blaze went up the side of the half pipe at high speed. Launching himself into the air, he did a McTwist, landing it with style.

"Well, that looked kinda cool" stated Panda. "I think a trick like that puts him up front in the standings with Stan and Benji."

"Yeah, sucks to be Sandy" Sparkle sneered.


The competitors exited the half pipe area of the track and were on their way towards the grinding area. All around were several rails, all different shapes and sizes, but they all possessed great potential for some good grinds.

Benji came up to one of the first rails on the track and slid across it, performing a disaster. Landing the trick, he sped down the track, continuing his way down the course.

Stan, once again, didn't want to be shown up by his newfound rival, went for a curvy, difficult-looking rail, as he jumped on the rail, he knew that whatever he was going for wasn't going to work out. Cursing his luck, he hopped off the rail.

"Ouch, that's gonna put a big dent in Stan's points" said Oxnard.

"Well, at least the race isn't over yet" said Panda. "He still has some time to make up for that mess-up."

Sandy went for a much simpler rail. Hopping on it, she performed a 50-50 grind, doing a 360 as she dismounted.

"Now Sandy, unlike her brother, will get a big boost in points for that!" said Sparkle. "Let's see what Blaze has in store for us!"

Blaze hopped up on the rail and performed a 5-0 grind, landing fakie.

"Well, the competitors are almost done with the course" said Sparkle. "It looks like Benji's in the lead, Blaze is in second, and after him is Sandy, with her brother Stan in dead last."

"Alright, looks like Benji's the first one to reach the final jump!" exclaimed Panda.


Benji sped down the final part of the course, en route towards the final part of the terrain park: a large jump. Launching himself from the jump, he performed a 720 melonchollie. The crowd went crazy, cheering for Benji as he passed the finish line. Kurt and Natasha, who were on the sidelines, hopped over the guard rail and went over to congratulate their friend.

"After a trick like that, Benji's score's gonna be hard to top!" said Oxnard. "Let's see if Stan can pull off something big!"

"Benji's been nothin' but a pain to me!" thought Stan. "He already beat me in the first race, and I'm not gonna let 'im beat me again!" Knowing he had to pull off something big, Stan launched himself off the jump.

As he began his rotation, he knew something went wrong. With all the momentum he had, Stan couldn't help himself dodge the inevitable. With a cry of dismay, Stan came hurdling down to earth, landing with a sickening thud, causing the crowd to wince.

"Ouch! I don't know what that wipeout hurt more" said Sparkle. "His body, his dignity, or his points!" Sandy, who had witnessed her brother's fall, forgot all about the competition. Going around the jump, she came to a stop in front of her brother's body.

"You okay bro?" she asked in a panicky voice as she knelt down beside him.

Stan sat up painfully. "Oww…I lost, didn't I?"

Sandy gave him a reassuring smile. "Well, at least no one gets eliminated in this round. Come on, let's finish together!" With the applause from the crowd, Sandy helped her brother up. The ham hams, minus Oxnard, Panda, and Sparkle, ran to congratulate the twins as they both passed the finish line.

"And Sandy and Stan finish together in a touching family moment!" exclaimed Sparkle. Turning away from her microphone, she pulled a face of disgust. "Ugh! More like also a nauseating as Frenchie's hairdo!"

"Blaze is the only one left to finish" stated Panda. "And here he comes now!"

Blaze sped down the path, heading for the enormous jump. The crowd held their breath as he launched himself into a 360 back flip. The dead silence was broken by the sound of Blaze landing; follow by the pandemonium of uproar created by the crowd.

"And Blaze pulls off an amazing trick at the last minute!" exclaimed Oxnard as Blaze passed the finish line. "We'll reveal the winner of the race in a few minutes, so stick around!"


"You guys were awesome back there!" exclaimed Hamtaro.

Stan frowned, letting his ears droop. "But I totally messed up back there…"

"Hey, don't beat yourself up" said Tennis.

"Yeah, you already did enough of that when you wiped out!" exclaimed Howdy before breaking out into laughter. He was soon silenced by the icy glares from the ham hams.

"Like I said before I was so rudely interrupted…" continued Tennis. "You did great Stan. Tennis turned to Sandy. "You did great too Sandy, right Maxwell?"

Maxwell couldn't help but blush. "Uh, yeah, fantastic!" Sandy giggled and blushed.

"Alright the results are in!" exclaimed Panda though the speaker. "I'd like everyone to turn their attention towards the jumbo screen!" Everyone in the crowd turned to the screen all reacting to the scores.

1st: Blaze

2nd: Benji

3rd: Sandy

4th: Stan

Tomorrow:

Blaze V.S Stan

Benji V.S Sandy

Stan silently cursed his misfortune. If anyone was going to take down Benji, he was the hamster for the job. Benji and his two friends walked up to Sandy.

"So, you ready to lose tomorrow?" asked Kurt.

"Yeah, you thought you'd get away with hitting me with a snowball and walk away scot-free?" asked Natasha.

"Well, if she's anything like her brother, then tomorrow's race should be a breeze!" Benji sneered.

"Hey back off man!" shouted Stan. "No one's allowed to tease my sis but me!"

"Oh yeah, I forgot about you" said Benji. "Did you have a nice trip?"

"I'll give you a nice trip to the hospital tomorrow when I crush you!" spat Sandy. Further arguing was cut off as a car drove up to the crowd.

"Hey, sorry we're late!" said Tom as he and Woody got out of the car. "We kinda overslept!"

"So, what'd we miss?" asked Woody.


I hope you enjoyed the latest installment! Thank you once again Ribbongurl613! How do you think the races will turn out? Please R&R!