Duckburg High Adventures! Chapter 20: The Duckburg Basketball Tournament!, a ducktales fanfic

Chapter 20: The Duckburg Basketball Tournament!

2 days later...

It was night time. And school is supposed to be closed but not tonight because a sports event is taking place. And it's happening at the gymnasium.

Inside, students, teaching staff and some of the visitors consist of the families of some students are all seated on the bleachers. In the centre is the basketball court and the cheerleaders are there stretching. "C'mon girls! Stretch some more! We got to be ready for the cheer routine! We need to hype the school to give their utmost support to the Duckburg Dragons Basketball Team! They never lose a match and a tournament! Stretch some more! Let's do this!" A cheerleader named Cheri encouraged as right now, the cheerleading squad consist of herself, Brittney, Chantelle, Sabrina, Meagan, Andrea, Becky, Coral, Jade, Lorraine, Bianca, Darcy, Tricia, Ching, Mai and Mindy.

On the bleachers in the centre, the besties along with Della, Donald, Daisy and Launchpad are all waiting. "Guys, look at this!" Violet showed everyone something on her tablet. "Match ups I see." said Shard as the screen reveals it all.

Duckburg Dragons VS New Quackmore Thunderbirds

Tokyolk Tengus VS Mouseton Manticores

Cape Suzette Scyllas VS Moorshire Kelpies

Goosetown Garudas VS Spoonerville Satyrs

Maceduckia Harpies VS Monacrow Minotaurs

Hookbill Harbour Hydras VS St Canard Chimeras

Carnivora Capricorns VS Gumption Griffins

Pato Pisco Phoenixes VS Macaw Unicorns

"Our school's facing the Thunderbirds huh?" Duncan exclaimed. "I don't know what to say but what I can say is that all the teams are very good and it's a mixture of public and international high school teams." said Ingrid. "And I wonder why Cheri is the head cheerleader?" Louie asked. "She is the head cheerleader for her group. You see, there can be one leader but many for their group. For example, Brittney is the head cheerleader for the second year cheerleaders but overall, Cheri is the major leader of the clique and once she enters her final year, she'll give the role to someone else. This is applied to every clique in this school." Duncan explained. "Well, this clique sitting here can have only one leader." Louie bragged gesturing himself as Duncan laughed and, "Want popcorn?"

"Thanks bro." Louie and Duncan then shared a large box of salted popcorn.

At the same time, "Will all the teams play in one school?" Webby asked. "Negative. Time consuming it will be and thus, a couple of schools will host the game based on their match up for the event." Jennifer explained. "Okay then." Webby then waited.

In the locker changing rooms...

A blue basketball jersey with a red outline and the black team name with the team logo in the form of dragon head shooting out a flaming basketball on the front and the black number 30 and the black name above it on the back is being put on, a pair of grey basketball shorts is being put on followed by 2 blue wrist bands, white socks and black sports shoes. Dewey Duck is ready to play. He looked around to see his teammates getting ready. Jimmy is putting on his shoes and Dion did a bit of push ups. Their seniors are chatting among themselves when a duck with blonde hair and wearing the basketball attire emerged and approached Zachary. "Is everyone here?"

"Yeah Stent. All are here. Even the new players." Stent looked them for a moment. "I could have sworn one of them looks very familiar."

"Yeah. That guy is Dewey Duck and he's related to the well-known Scrooge McDuck." Zachary explained. "I am not surprised and I don't care about who he's related to." Stent replied surprising Zachary as, "Okay team. Listen up!" All stopped what they're doing as, "This team has been winning tournaments and matches for some time! Our aim is to be the best! Work hard! Train hard! Play hard! And win fair and square! This month is the qualifying rounds and as long as we play as a team, we can get to the finals on February and win the title once again! Remember, unlike the other sports teams, we are the only ones with an undefeatable record and I for one will keep it that way! Who's ready to dribble?"

All cheered for Stent as they got up and headed to the court. "Yo Zachary, this Stent is-"

"I know, he is actually our captain for the entire team and he's the star player above me. For my case, I'm the captain for the second year students and he's captain for the third year and graduating." Zachary explained. "Okay...I see what you're talking there." said Dewey as the made their appearance.

In the court, all cheered for the team as, "There's Dewey! Dewey! Over here!" Della called out as he looked to see his family and friends. Waving at them, they cheered for him and Della and Donald even raised a banner that says, "GO DEWEY!" with the letter O replaced with a basketball. "Where did you get that?" Daisy asked. "Della and I actually made it by our hands." Donald replied. "So creative." Daisy complimented winking at Donald as he turned red from it.

Now the game is gonna start soon and, "Our opponents will be the New Quackmore Thunderbirds. Representing New Quackmore High." Stent briefed the team and then, they showed up wearing their black and yellow basketball jerseys with the team logo in the form of a thunderbird carrying the basketball. Cheering took place on their side of the gymnasium while on the other side is all those supporting Duckburg High. "Who's the captain of our opponents?" Dion asked. "That's Knox Featherbanks. Ruthless and aggressive but plays fair and honest." Corbin told him. "His shots and slamdunks are hard too." Ezekiel added as commentary began at some audio room behind at the centre on the right side of the bleachers where everyone from Duckburg is seated vertically.

"Welcome to the 20th annual Basketball Tournament! I'm your commentator, Jordan Metalquack and beside me is my side commentator, Jerome Millbeak."

"Those brown male ducks are also prefects and second year students." Cornelius added as back to the commentary. "Tonight's match is gonna be fiery! As on today's highlights, the Duckburg Dragons are gonna face the New Quackmore Thunderbirds! On the screen above, are the match ups for the other 14 teams participating in this event as right now, it's the qualifying rounds!" Jordan commentated as a TV screen at the left side of the bleachers on the wall revealed the match ups. "The same as the one I'm looking at." said Violet as she kept her tablet in her bag and, "Now continuing, the game will be 4 quarters of 8 minutes and between breaks, is 10 minutes! Whoever scores the most, wins and advance to the quarter finals! Substitutions are allowed during breaks only." Jordan commentated. "Both teams will now have 5 minutes of rest and planning before the game begins!" Jerome commentated as all cheered for the tournament as the TV screen was switched to the scoreboard system.

On the benches, "Okay, who's going?" Zachary asked Stent who has a toothpick in his mouth as he spat it out onto a trash bin nearby. "Being the star player for this team, I'm going." Stent replied. "And so will Ash and Mick. Zachary, choose one of your boys to play."

"I'll pick Corbin. We're tight." Zachary replied as Corbin stood up and they fist bump. Then, "Hey guys!" They looked to see Dewey with his hand raised. "When will we get our chance?"

"Kid, this is your first tournament okay? Everyone will get the chance to play so sit tight, watch how the tournament goes as you learn some stuff and wait, your time will come." Stent replied. "Besides, it's too early to send out the freshmen otherwise things may become reckless."

"Aw man! I wanna play now!" Dewey groaned to himself. "Relax dude. You'll get your chance." Jimmy assured to him. "I heard the freshmen play at the later quarters." said Dion.

From the bleachers, "Why is Dewey not playing?" Della asked. She wanted to protest but Donald quickly shut her beak. "If I were you, you don't do anything that will embarrass your son!" He advised her. Then, "I wonder why Scrooge is not here yet?"

At McDuck Enterprises...

The meeting is still ongoing. "It started from 4 and I don't what time it'll end...Scrooge groaned to himself as some random businessman is briefing the staff. Gyro, Fenton, Lil Bulb, Manny and Emily Quackfaster are there either bored or sleeping.

Back to the game...

All teams are in position and ready as Coach Knight who's the coach for the team got the ball ready. "I want a nice, clean and fair game okay? Shake hands." The chicken ordered as Stent and Knox shook hands and once ready, Coach Knight threw the ball in the air and both players jumped, only for Stent to snatch the ball and throw it to Zachary! All cheered as the game begins, the scoreboard timing is set and Zachary dribbled and threw the ball to Mick who caught it and threw in to Corbin. 2 of the Thunderbird players jumped to intercept but failed as Corbin caught it and since he's standing behind the 3 point arc, "3 points for the dragons!" Corbin took the shot and score!

The crowd at their side cheered even the other players. "Now I understand why this team is the best sports team in our school!" Dion cheered as the cheerleaders beside them cheered at the players as Stent winked at all of them causing them to faint.

After that, the Thunberbirds have the ball made their move. Knox dribbed ferociously and shot the ball to one of his teammates as he caught the ball in time. "Some power! I can't even intercept!" Mick exclaimed as the ball are thrown back to Knox as he dribbled to their hoop. "Defense! Defense!" Zachary called out as Ash and Mick ran and surrounded Knox attempting to block or steal the ball. "Watch me!" Knox bounced the ball onto the floor causing it to bounce down and up as one of his teammates caught it in the air and did a lay up scoring through the hoop! The crowd cheered for the Thunderbirds as the cheerleaders from their school cheered for them.

For the first 5 minutes, both teams are equally matched as scoring took place, interceptions and dribbling. "This is just a warm up I must say!" Jerome commentated. "Indeed. The Duckburg Dragons Basketball team have secure 19 victories and history will be made if they win it the 20th time! It'll be legendary who knows!?" Jordan commentated.

Back on the court, Knox shot the ball but Stent blocked it by smacking the ball to Ash as he dribbled and passed it to Mick but one of the Thunderbird players successfully intercepted and passed the ball to one of his teammates. He then dribbled and shot the ball to Knox and he did a slamdunk! All cheered from their side as the players enjoyed it. "This slamdunk is gonna make me popular!" Dewey thought. He then had an imagination of himself being the centre of attention as jocks praised him, cheerleaders adore him, preppies hanging out with him and prefects respecting him...

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"Yo Dewey!"

"Wha...What?" Dewey looked to see Cross. "You okay man? You look like you're stoning." said Cross. "Oh...never mind. Anyway, the score is 21 to 17 right?" Dewey asked. "Yup. The first quarter should be ending soon." Cross agreed as they continued watching.

"And we are near the end of the first quarter of the match as Gatch takes the free throw." Jordan commentated as the Thunderbird player got ready. He threw the ball but it missed hitting the side and rolling off. "NOW!" Stent seized the chance and swiped the ball and threw it to Corbin. He caught it but was blocked by 2 other Thunderbird players but was smart enough to jump up and throw the ball. Ash attempted to catch it but Knox sped up and grabbed it and threw the ball to Gatch. He then dribbled to the opponent's hoop and attempted a lay up but Mick intercepted to and threw the ball to Corbin who then passed the ball to Zachary who was standing behind the arc and as a result, he took the shot and score! And yes, the timer hit zero thus ending the first quarter. "Alright boys! 10 minutes break!" Coach Knight told the players as they sat down and drank water. The New Quackmore Thunderbird coach can be seen briefing the team as Coach Knight spoke to the players. "Not bad. Nice job out there. Keep it up and don't let your guard down especially the captain. His throws and shots are powerful I can give that."

While the briefing takes place, "I can't wait to see Dewey play! I'm so excited and happy for him to participate!" Webby thought to herself. Suddenly, her heart reacted! "Ack! It's happening..." Webby's body heated up and she's starting to feel dizzy and, "Hey Webby, you feeling alright?" Gosalyn asked. "Uh...yeah! Let me go use the bathroom!" She replied standing up and leaving the gymnasium as, "Hey Webs! Can you buy me some French fries? I'll pay you!" Louie called out. "At least there's a vending machine in the gymnasium. More Pep! for me!"

At the same time, Dewey must have noticed something. "Where's Uncle Scrooge? he said he'll come and watch the game? I wonder what's he doing?" Dewey thought as a whistle was heard and the second quarter is about to begin.

On the court, Ezekiel and Eddy switched with Zachary and Corbin. And for some reason, "It seems like Mick allowed Dion to switch with him." Jimmy noticed. "And I'm still in the benches..." Dewey groaned. "Why is it so annoying!?"

"Hey Dewey, calm down and just relax." Zachary reminded him. "Relax?! I can't! I need the contribution! I need to get my game on! I need to dew this!" Dewey exclaimed as Jimmy grabbed him because he tried to stand up. "Dewey! Better not screw the shit out of the game or else Stent will shit on you big time!" He warned him as Dewey sat back. "Great. Just great. I bet I'm dewing nothing all the way!" He thought as the second quarter began.

On the court, the game resumes as Eddy dribbled the ball and threw it to Stent but Gatch intercepted it and, "Trick! It's yours!" The Thunderbird player, Trick took the ball and passed it to Knox. He then passed it back to Trick who entered the arc and shot the ball but it missed bouncing off but Gatch caught it and score! "Now that's what I call an offensive rebound!" Jordan commentated as the game resumes. "Stent has the ball and passes it to Ezekiel! He then passed the ball to Dion who shuffled it throwing it behind allowing Stent to catch it! Trick is running to block him but Stent threw the ball to Ash as he attempts a slamdunk but oh! Knox intercepted knocking the ball off and stumbling Ash down!"

At the court, "You okay?" Stent asked. "Didn't see that one coming." Ash replied as Stent helped him up. After that, the game resumes as Ash threw the ball to Dion who dribbled to the centre of the court and stopped to shuffle the ball to his left throwing it to Eddy before Trick can counter it. Eddy then passed the ball to Stent who executed a lay up scoring it. Everyone cheered for this.

After that, "Okay, I got a plan. Murray, Ringo. Cut that blonde duck off! The rest of us can handle the amateurs!" Knox briefed his team as he looked at the scoreboard. "We'll seize the chance and up our score till then! Go!"

"2 minutes left till second quarter is over and the it seems the Thunderbirds have a plan as 2 of their players had Stent surrounded!" Jerome commented as Stent tried to find an opening and then, "HA!" Ringo successfully knocked the ball off as Gatch ran by catching it. He then passed the ball to Trick as he dribbled with style. Dion faced him but, "Wanna see a magic trick?" Trick threw the ball up in the air. "Now you don't see it." The next thing it happened, "Now you see it."

"Wait, I actually don't see it?" Dion exclaimed and then, "Wait a minute!" Behind him, Gatch caught the ball which is about to land behind and, "Here Knox!"

"Oh yeah! 3 points for the Thunderbirds!" And score!" Everyone on their side cheered as the score is now 35 to 40. "Amazing! The Thunderbirds had a comeback! If they can maintain the league for the remaining quarters, a thunderous victory for them!" Jerome commented. "That's right partner! The dragons need to unleash their full power and might if they are to advance to the quarter finals!" Jordan commented in agreement as the 10 minute break begins with cheerleading spirit cheer or something.

While this was happening, "Team, to the lockers!" Coach Knight ordered as they complied and likewise, the Thunderbirds.

Inside...

"We're just giving them a handicap. Right coach?" Dion asked. "Yeah. They're gone stronger I must say. Only on the final quarter, we give it our all! Full dragon power!" Coach Knight stated. "YEAH!" The team cheered except Dewey. "I swear if they won't let me play, I going bananas! I didn't sign up to dew this sitting on the bench warming my feathery ass off!" He thought as, "But still, we need to earn some points on the next quarter." Coach Knight briefed on as discussions took place.

Back at the gymnasium...

"Did I miss anything?" Webby returned with some French fries. Good thing the snack bar at the cafeteria is still open. "Not much. Our team's a few points behind and cheerleaders doing some spirit cheer for us now." Louie replied taking the fries and pointing at them for Webby as on the court, "Ready girls?" Brittney asked. All nodded as they started cheering and dancing with a bit of jumping.

(Duckburg Dragons Cheer)

Go, go let's go! The dragons take flight! Yeah!
Go, go let's go! The dragons soar with might! Yeah!
Go, go let's go! Feel it's power and fury!
Go, go let's go! Victory and honour!

Determined is the dragon as it fights to the end!
Resilient is the dragon, never giving up!
Ambitious is the dragon, we aim to be the best!
Graceful is the dragon, majestic and eternal!
Overpowering to the max, that's why it's the strongest!
Nurtured is the dragon, that's why we cherish it!

Go, go let's go! Duckburg High will win it all!
Go, go let's go! Dragons are the best! The greatest! And they'll be legendary! Roar!

(End of cheering)

Everyone was hyped by the spirit cheer as all cheered for the cheerleaders. "Wow...I'm impressed!" said Webby as Lena offered her some soda and as they drank, the teams returned as, "Time to begin the 3rd quarter as right now, both teams had a few switches and now are in position!" Jordan commentated as on the court, Jimmy and Cross switched with Ash and Ezekiel. When the whistle blows, Stent threw the ball to Jimmy as he caught it but Gatch and Trick cut him off. Fortunately, "I'm open!" Dion called out as Jimmy jumped up and likewise, Gatch and Trick but, "Tricked ya!" Instead of throwing the ball in the air, Jimmy landed fast and tossed it to Dion as he ran to catch it but, "BAM!"

The crowd jeered at the sight of Murray who caught the ball and rammed onto Dion at the same time. "Aw what the hell! Free throw for the Dragons!" Coach Knight ordered as everyone got into positions. Dion was given the chance and once ready, he did the free throw and score! The game then resumes as the Thunderbirds are so determined to win. "Follow the same plan, if anything falls apart, I'll handle it. "Knox briefed the team a bit and they got ready. As planned, Stent got blocked and the others had difficulty. "Dammit! Why are they blocking Stent?" Jimmy asked himself as he dribbled the ball and passed it to Dion. Dion then dribbled to the hoop and used the lay up but missed and the ball rebounded onto the floor giving the Thunderbirds the next move. Once ready, they executed their moves ferociously and aggressively to the point that the Dragons dare not intercept. Because of this, they scored through the hoop 5 times with half of the quarter using the same tactics as before from the previous quarter. "Damnit! With me being cut off, I can't lead the team!" Stent could not stand it so he pushed through breaking the blockade and managed to intercept an incoming ball. He then dribbled his way to the hoop and attempted to shoot it when, "Stent! Watch out!" Cross called out but Stent just threw the ball and in an instant, Knox blocked it and the ball went, "BAM!"

"AH!" Right onto the face, Stent felt the impact and he feels blurry from it as the timer is up. "A face shot and our star player got pulverized! How will the Dragons win this? Something tells me they better do something or the Thunderbirds can seize it and move to the next stage!" Jerome commentated as the score is now 35 to 53.

During the break, "Dammit! Without Stent, we're losing!" Coach Knight exclaimed as, "We can still win this! Let me play! I've been training for this! I can help get the victory for the dragons! I wanna prove myself too! And also, I'm tired of warming my ass on the bench! I'm itching for action and I need it now! So please, give me this one chance, the chance to dew this!" Dewey is really getting on the coach's nerves as he's standing up determined and ready for this. "Even my family and friends are watching me! They want to see me play!" He can see them still seated.

Then, "Coach. Let the kid play." All looked at Stent who has a bag of ice on his face. "Every player gets a chance to play. This must not be broken." Coach did a bit of thinking when suddenly, the door opened. "Sorry I'm late! Wot did I miss?"

All gasped. "OMG. Scrooge McDuck!" Cheerleader Ching exclaimed as all murmured among themselves including the commentators. "The guy who funded our school...he's here in person?" Coach Knight could not believe it as Scrooge walked to the family as they waved at him. He then smiled at Dewey while passing by. Dewey smiled back at him as, "So he is related to him after all..." Stent exclaimed. "But still I don't care about it unless he proves himself during the game."

So it's settled as, "It appears that Stent's replacement will be the last freshman from the others, Dewey Duck." Jerome commentated as the sound of girls screaming out for him in excitement echoed throughout the gymnasium. Even the girls from New Quackmore High did the same thing doubling the effect. Oh, that includes the cheerleaders from both schools. As of now, he, Cross, Jimmy, Dion and Zachary are available. "I switched with Zach. That's why." said Eddy as he sat on the bench.

From the bleachers, "He's finally playing! Yeah! Go Dewey!" Huey cheered. "Our middle brother's gonna slamdunk them big time!" Louie cheered as Della and Donald raised the banner and the Besties clique cheered for him even Scrooge who stood with Daisy. "Oh yeah! Go Dewey!" Webby cheered. "My best friend's gonna win this! Booyah!" Launchpad cheered jumping up but stumbled on his own shoes and tumbled down the stairs. Ouch. "I'm okay!" Then, Della talked to Scrooge. "How did you get here?"

"Took a cab Della."

"Oh." Della then got back to the cheering.

Now on the court, Dewey can feel it. The driven passion and determination to win for the team. Sure he's new but he's got game. So now, "The final quarter. Only one team will move to the quarter finals." Jordan commentated as the game begins.

With Dewey playing now, he can release all the energy stored in him. When the whistle blows, Ringo passed the ball to Trick. He then passed the ball the Gatch but Dewey intercepted it and while standing in the centre of the court, he just threw the ball to the hoop with his back turned and, "What a stunt! That shot was rare if you ask me!" Jerome commentated as on the court, "Hey what the frick? He can't do that! Can he?" Murray asked his teammates. No matter, their ball now as the same thing but again, "MINE!" Dewey intercepted it and threw the ball to Zachary, "Nice one! 3 points for the Dragons!" Yup, he's behind the arc so he threw the ball into the hoop and they got it

For the first 4 minutes, Dewey did most of the scoring, he did 2 offensive rebound, 2 3-point shots and 2 lay ups. He was even fast in dribbling. "Come and catch me if you can dew me a solid!" He taunted. All this is pissing off Knox. "That's it! This new kid's going down one way or another!" He ran charging at Dewey. Seeing this, "Jimmy!" He threw the ball as he caught it but was surrounded. "Ha! Just like during the trials!" So true as he jumped throwing the ball to Dewey who jumped and used the lay up scoring again! "Unbelievable! In a very short time, the Dragons are catching up and now they're ahead! As of now, the score is 54 to 54 tied as the Thunderbirds only did a slamdunk during the final quarter." Jordan commented as everyone cheered. "That's my boy! Yeah Dewey! Kick some butt!" Della cheered as the besties clique cheered along. "He's rocking the game!" Lana cheered. "To me, he's a level 50 basketball player!" Melvin described. "Oh man. I feel dull for once but I feel good seeing him wipe their smirks off their faces." said Ennui. "That lad sure is tougher than tha toughies. Not even those Thunderbird ninnies can't keep up with him." An impressed Scrooge thought as he noticed something. Donald and Daisy are not here. "No wonder Launchpad's holding tha banner for him. Where is he? at tha time like this?"

It cuts to under the bleachers where, "Shh! Donald, they'll hear us!" Daisy whispered. "I'm trying to keep it cool here and warm for you." Donald replied as they started making out.

Now back at the game, "That new kid's ruining everything! I'll stop him myself!" Knox thought as he watch Dewey catch the ball from Dion and he charged at him. Seeing this, "Time to show him my fancy dribbling. Only a bit though." Dewey started dribbling around him to confuse him first. Then, "NOW!" He shuffled it behind throwing it to Cross. Cross dribbled his way and did a 3 point shot but Trick smacked it off as it flew into the hands of Knox. "Finally. I can end this once and for all!" He charged his way with all his teammates backing him up. When Dewey saw this. He had a plan.

At the area, "We are so close to victory! Do not let them score at all!" Zachary ordered as the Dragons are in defense. Once the Thunderbirds arrived, complete action took place with scoring, intercepting and blocking from player to player. Nobody is giving each other a chance to turn the tides of the game.

"Oh shit! This is tense! Everyone's giving their all! Take no prisoners! No mercy! Both teams are giving it their all! Full strength! Full power!" Jordan commentated as both sides cheered for their school teams. "Plenty of moves used so far but no one has scored yet! And we are the one minute duration! In other words, the game's gonna end soon and unless one team scores, victory's guaranteed!" Jerome commentated as more cheering took place.

"Go Dragons!"

"Thunderbirds rule!"

"Win this for Duckburg High!"

"No mercy from New Quackmore!"

"The dragons will be victorious!"

"The win will go to the Thunderbirds!"

A mixture of cheering and trash talking took place as right now at the court, Dion's in possession with the ball and he's surrounded and cut off. "Drat!" He then noticed something. "Where's Dewey?" He soon caught of him waiting at the other side and apparently, the New Quackmore Thunderbird coach noticed it. "Oh shit." And before he could warn his team, "Same trick like you showed me! Now you don't see it!" He threw the ball up high in the air surprising them especially Trick. "Now you see it." He pointed at Dewey as he finally caught it. "What the? Everybody move! Move! Move!" Knox now realized it as everyone ran to Dewey, "It's all up to him now." Zachary thought because as the timer on the scoreboard is 10 seconds, Dewey dribbled and jumped as the Thunderbirds arrived shocked. "Dewey's Super Slamdunk of Awesomeness!" Dewey's near the hoop and the time left is 5 seconds.

4 seconds.

3 seconds.

2 measly seconds!

All eyes are on Dewey and he's really, really close...

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The timer reached 1 measly second!

"BAM!"

That was unexpected and silence filled the gymnasium...

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"Did...did we win?" Dewey asked and he's still hanging on the rim.

In an instant, all of Duckburg High roared in happiness while New Quackmore High felt down over it. On the bleachers, "He did it! He did it!" Huey cheering as he and Violet are jumping and hugging together at the same time. "Alright Dewey!" Louie cheered. "Radical win!" Lena, Lana and Luna cheered together. "Russell happy!" Russell shouted. "Oh yeah! Eat shit Thunderbirds!" Duncan mocked in satisfaction. "How amusing." Leticia stated without smiling. "You're referring to the losing team right?" Ennui asked. "Exactly. Their loss has darkened my mood and satisfied me." She replied with a smile now. "Wicked!" Shard described. "In the end, the dragons have slain the thunderbirds and looted their gold and silver treasures!" Melvin stated. "Impressive victory!" Jennifer exclaimed and throughout the entire game, she was recording everything with her VCR. "Yay! Dewey did it! I knew he will! I'm so-AH!" Again Webby felt the same strange feeling in her as she quickly hid herself for a while. "Oh yeah! That's Dewey for ya!" Launchpad cheered as he drank his 5th soda can since he's been drinking throughout the game. "My boy did it! I'm so happy and proud of him!" Della wanted to cry as Scrooge chuckled over it when Donald and Daisy finally showed. "What did we miss?' Daisy asked. "The lad brought them tha victory. And where have ya been both of you!?" Scrooge asked them but they ignored him and cheered for Dewey joining the others.

On the court as Dewey got down from hanging onto the hoop. "DEWEY!" His teammates ran cheering for him as Jimmy and Dion gave him a knuckle sandwich and Zachary fist bump him. Then, Stent walked to him. "Dewey, you were a badass out there I can say!" He then looked at Zachary. "You were something man. You picked the right players and they did more than just impress me, they have proven themselves to me that they are true basketball players!" All clapped for Zachary when Knox and his team approached them. "I want to see that guy." Knox began pointing at Dewey. All looked at him and he walked to Knox. There was silence and staring between them for a few seconds. Then, "It seems I underestimated you kid. Oh well, good game and all the best for the quarter finals." Knox praised them. "But heads up, when we meet again, we ain't gonna be taken lightly."

"Very well. We'll settle this again." Stent and Knox shook hands and likewise, all the basketball players. "An intensifying game I must say!" Jerome commentated. "And in the end, the might of the dragons had proven it once again! They've earned a spot in the quarter finals! Till further notice, thank you all for coming here to show your support! Goodnight everybody!" Jordan finished the commentary thus ending the event.

And so...

Almost everyone left the gymnasium as Stent can be seen speaking to Dewey. "The whole team's gonna grab pizza and soda for out late night snack. Hell, the cheerleaders are tagging along with us and perhaps we can hook you up with one of them. Interested?"

"Thanks Stent. But my family and friends are waiting for me. Another time?" Dewey replied.

"Solid man. Another time then. Hell, if we win the tournament, I'm gonna throw a huge ass pool party at my house!" Stent revealed.

"That's nice. See you again?" Dewey spoke.

"Yeah. And don't worry, there won't be practice for a week. Use that time to relax and then after the week's over, we'll train for the quarter finals." Stent stated.

"Gotcha. Take care." They fist bump and after that, Stent watched as Dewey met up with his friends as they laughed and commented about his performance with Webby doing the signature flying hi-5 with him and hugging him tightly.

"Yo Stent, we going?" Zachary asked him. "You noticed something?" Stent asked. "I never expected this but look at this group. They're all best friends and some of them are from their respective cliques and yet, they're being friends with one another.

"Damn right! I see so many clique wars around the school but this one...you think this school year will be different?" Zachary asked. "We may never know but...who knows?" Stent replied as they joined their other teammates and cheerleaders.

Outside the school...

"What's the time now?" Duncan asked. "9:30pm because the game began at 8." Huey replied. "And Dewey's still in the changing room." said Louie. Then, Dewey showed up wearing a long-sleeved blue shirt, black pants with his signature letterman jacket. "So what's the plan?" He asked. "Lad, let's celebrate. I saw you out there and yer put up an outstandin performance." Scrooge spoke first. "Thanks Uncle Scrooge. For coming to my game." Dewey hugged his uncle for that. "An I promise you I'll be watchin you play in future matches." Scrooge assured to him as he looked at the Besties clique for a moment. "Anyone hungry fer Jolliduck? My treat!" Scrooge announced as all cheered in excitement as, "I'll get the limo Mr McDee!" Launchpad ran to get it as Della hugged her son tightly for winning the match. "Oh my son! I have never felt so much happiness for you!"

"Stop it mom! I can't breathe." Dewey exclaimed as she let go and, "By the way, I took a picture of your uncle making out with his girlfriend under the bleachers."

"WHAT!?" Donald was shocked to hear this as Della showed the clique the photos of their intense and heavy makeout session. "DELLA! GIMME YOUR PHONE DOWN!"

"Not a chance!" Della had fun teasing her brother as they ran around while the rest laughed and chuckled over it and then, Launchpad drove the limo by. "What took ya so long?"

"Stopped by to talk to one of the cheerleaders because she asked me if the limo is for the cheerleaders but I gave her a short and quick answer. No and then, I got in, started the engine and drove to you guys." Launchpad answered. "Okay...c'mon lads an lasses! I'm cravin fer Jolliduck!"

"Russell loves their fried chicken! It's the best out of the best!" Russell cheered as all got onto their bikes and skateboards. "So you guys skate to school also I see." Gosalyn chatted with Cornelius and Ingrid. "You bet!" Ingrid replied as she and her partner put on their gear. Donald, Della, Daisy and Scrooge on the other hand got in the limo as the large group made their way to Jolliduck for celebration.

Longest chapter I work on so far. And plenty of basketball action! Yeah I did my research on the sport. Hope I got everything in it unless I lack something from it and hope I can apply it in future matches. You guys can point them out for me.

It took me some time to come up with a cheerleader spirit cheer or chant. Dunno if it's good enough because it's my first time writing it. Aid and advice is much appreciated and who knows? I may write a better one in the future but if it's good enough to some of you, okay then. A for effort.

Anyway, another 2 weeks at camp and I'm gonna be a sitting duck there. Not now, in 2 days but this story's gonna be put on hold for that period of time. Once it's over, I'll be on the writing board again working on the First Year Arc. Oh well, stay gold people! Woo-hoo!