Understand the Concept of Love
Chap 4
"DIDN'T WE SCRAP THAT THING!" Jazz asked shocked at what we were seeing.
"WE DID! THAT THING WAS NOTHING MORE THAN A HUNK OF JUNK THE LAST TIME WE SAW IT!" I confirmed yet was still equally as shocked at what we were seeing.
'Now some of you might be wondering how I got this thing back up and running. Well, it's all thanks to some guests we have this evening. And you might remember them. THE NOISE TANKS!' Professor K announced.
"LET'S ROLL!" Three robotic voices called out. Jumping out from the helicopters and landing in front of the active drone are the Noise Tanks that started to dance.
'And before yall start worrying. Don't worry. They ain't looking to brain wash yall. Just to help me set up the tournaments now and repair the drone. Speaking of which, let's get the main part underway. Time for Death Ball.' Professor K told us before going wild at the end.
"Least we don't have to worry about the Noise Tanks this time. Not looking forward to getting blown up again." Jazz added.
"But I fear that will be the least of our concern." I chimed while pointing to the course and the shockwaves the drone was sending out every time it stomped on the floor.
'I know you all know how this goes but for those that don't it's real simple. Race around the track one full time while holding onto to the ball. Lose it or drop it, where that occurs marks the new lap. Now let's get this started. It's time for DEATH BALL.' Professor K explained before playing the next track.
Come along, children (hey, hey.)
Now we're gonna have a little music. (hey, hey.)
Like old times(hey.) like old times. (hey.)
Look now I'll start the melody on the organ
Bop-a-do-bop, bop-a-do-bop(hey.)
Bop-a-do-bop, bop-a-do-bop(hey.)
Bop-a-do-bop(hey.) bop-a-do-bop(hey.)
Oldie but a goodie(he-e-ey)
"Okay. Who should go up? We need someone fast and can take a hit as we are definitely going to get blown up and hit at least a dozen times before we even get half was done with the course." Combo asked annoyed. He didn't like getting blown up. And honestly, who did.
"Well, Jaune is quick on his feet and can take a hit. Cube is also an option as she is quick and can tank a lot of hits. They would be our best bet." Corn answered.
"Are you sure you want to use Jaune again? He already did the street dash and jet tech/graffiti wars." Rhyth asked.
"It's okay Rhyth. I'm still good for this." I told her. She still seemed hesitant but nodded anyway.
'All right. Let's see who up first. We got the GG's vs the Love Shockers. Rudies get to the starting line.' Professor K announced.
"All right, Let's do this Cube." I said as we got out of the dugout and made our way to the starting line where the Love Shockers were waiting for us.
'Three...'
"Good luck you two." Amelia said with a smirk.
'Two...'
"Thanks. Good luck to you all as well. And try not to get blown up as well." I told them.
'One...'
"Don't think we can promise that with this new course." The leader of the Love Shockers said with a bit of hesitation in her voice.
'This is going to hurt.' I thought as I looked back at the course and saw bombs being launched from the drone all over the course. Sticking to walls, rails and the ground before detonating shortly after.
'GO!'
We all immediately dashed forward as quickly as we can. But as soon as the race started, bombs were already being thrown at us. Narrowly avoiding them, we continued forward and quickly across the pit where the ball is normally placed. But this time, instead of just a small pit that led to the ball, was a pit will with water that cut us off from the ball. Luckily, it wasn't that big so we were all able to jump across it.
'Sayonaraaaa!' Professor K suddenly announced.
Casting a quick glance back, we saw one Love Shocker climb out of the pit as she was thrown into it by a bomb that exploded right behind her right before she was able to jump. Luckily, she was only annoyed and wet rather than hurt. Turning back around, we saw the ball quickly coming up.
'GG's got the ball.' Professor K announced.
"JAUNE! HEAD'S UP!" Cube shouted as she threw the ball to me.
"GOT IT!" I shouted back as I grabbed the ball from the air and began to quicken my pace.
Going as fast as I could, I grinded and skated all over the place. Avoiding the bombs sent my way while also avoiding the ones that clung to the walls. Jumping and grinding on the rails, I jumped and switched to different rails so frequently that only a sugar crazed Nora could keep up with me.
"Ow." I grunted when a mine exploded right in front of me.
While not enough to stagger me as I was not in the center of it, it still hurt a lot. Hearing some grinding behind me, I casted a quick glance and saw the Love Shockers quickly catching up. Looking ahead, I saw Cube open and clear. Waiting for the Love Shockers to be right on me and about to steal, I then threw the ball to Cube who managed to catch it and put even more distance between her and the Love Shockers. But that didn't matter that much as a new pit stopped her in her tracks with a bomb landing behind her sending her into the water. With the ball being dropped where she just was and being picked up by the Lover Shockers a moment later.
'Love Shockers have the ball. Lap reset.' Professor K announced.
"You okay Cube?" I asked as I helped her out of the water.
"Fine. Just wet and annoyed." She answered pissed. "Come on. They are getting a bigger lead the longer we stay here."
"Right. Let's go." I said as we skated after the Love Shockers.
Using the rails and billboards to our advantage, and making sure to not get blown up again, we quickly closed the distance. Thanks in part to the new obstacles and bombs making the course more dangerous and harder to get through without getting hurt or losing the ball. The Love Shockers heard us coming and quickened their pace. With the one holding the ball tossing it to the leader who was out in front. Only for Cube to snatch in midair after jumping from a railing.
'GG's got the ball. Lap reset.' Professor K announced.
Quickly rushing to match Cube's pace, we began to toss the ball back and forth between us. Both in an effort to keep the Love Shockers off balance while also making it harder for the explosions to get us. Which, needless to say, was much easier said than done as the drone seemed to be spitting out even more bombs. Add that to the fact that pits were also in the course this time made it that much more challenging.
'Half way there. GG's almost home.' Professor K announced when we reached the half way point of the new lap.
Jumping and dodging, along with grinding on the rails and billboards, we kept on racing towards the finish line while avoiding everything else. Casting a glance behind, I saw the Love Shocker trying their hardest to get the ball back but each attempt was hampered by either a pit or explosive slowing them down. Looking forward, I caught the ball before swiftly jumping onto a billboard to avoid a pit but quickly jumping off it to avoid a bomb that attached to it a second later. Seeing the finish line coming up, we willed our legs to go faster to reach it before we lose the ball and the lap reset.
'Oh, shit.' I thought as I saw a wider pit come up. Cube managed to jump across easily enough. But seeing a bomb land right in front and behind me, I knew I was going to get thrown into the pit. Acting quickly, I threw the ball to Cube.
"CUBE!" I shouted as I threw the ball to her. Which she successfully caught and skated forward to the finish line without any hesitation. But I could not see her cross the line as the bombs exploded which sent me into the put filled with water. And made me realize how cold the water actually was. Slowly climbing out, I heard Professor K on the speakers again.
'GG's win. And the Lover Shockers are left heartbroken again.' He announced.
"Need a hand Jaune?" Cube asked appearing in front of me.
"Thanks." I said as she helped me back on my feet.
"No problem. Now, let's head over to the dugout and get dried up." She said annoyed as she took off her gloves and squeezed the water out of them. Nodding, we skated over to the dugout where the others were both waiting for us and worried.
"You guys alright?" Corn asked.
"Wet and a bit hurt from the explosions, but otherwise all right," I answered as Combo gave me and Cube some towels to dry off.
"Well, now at that is left is to watch the other gangs face off and wait for the results and then the tournament will be over." Gum told us as she handed us some water.
"Good. We can rest a bit than." I said as I sat down.
'Now up next, The Immortal vs the Doom Riders.' Professor K announced with said gangs racing up to the starting line.
One hour Later
'Seems like the rivalry between Rapid 99 and Poison Jam continue to grow as Rapid 99 took the win this time. And that ends the main event. Now for the results.' Professor K announced as the current death ball raced ended. Looking over to the screen, we saw it rapidly cycle through numbers and different gangs.
'Come on.' I thought as the results came in.
'And it looks like the GG's get to keep their crown as they won the tournament by a landslide. With the Love Shockers coming in second and Rapid 99 coming in third.' Professor K announced.
"YES!" We all cheered at our victory in this tournament.
'Now, how about the GG's give a finale to our audience tonight and take down this metal behemoth.' Professor K said as he lowered the gates yet again with the Noise Tanks leaving the area. The drone releasing less bombs but increasing how many shockwaves were sent out.
I love-love you
You love-love me?
I love-love you
You love-love me?
I love-love you
You love-love me?
I love-love you
You love-love me?
I love-love you
You love-love me?
"Well, how about it Corn?" I asked standing up.
"You sure about this Jaune? I mean you were in nearly each event and got blown up a few times and fell into a pit." Corn asked concerned.
"I'm sure." I told him. He seemed skeptical but let it go. Picking up our graffiti cans, we raced into the center area ready to face off against the drone and hopefully put it out of commission for real this time.
The drone seemed to recognize us and make its ways over to us. All the while stomping on the ground and creating more shockwaves. Jumping over them, we avoided the bombs it threw out while jumping to grind on the legs of the drone. The drone tried to fling us off but we managed to either stay on or jump to another leg before it could do so. Shaking our graffiti cans, we started to spray all over the drone. With each spray, the drone started to slow down and less bombs started to get launched. But that did not mean it was done. It seemed to try and make it harder for us to try and stay on and tag it. Yet, it failed and after a few minutes, it started to overheat with sparks flying out a second later.
"MOVE!" Combo shouted as the drone started to spark even more so and catch fire. Quickly skating away, we managed to get back to the dugout just as the drone exploded. Leaving behind a heap of scrap metal that cannot be used again. Thankfully.
'Now that is the way to end a tournament as great as this. Now, GG's, if you would be so kind, spray your tags so we can get out of here.' Professor K told us.
Heading back to the center area, and skating around the scrap metal we took out our graffiti cans and sprayed our own personal tags on the ground. Smiling, I sprayed my own tag right between Beat and Corn. My tag being a sword going through a table that was in the shape of a grimms head with knights of the round table standing around it. Text underneath it read 'Anarchy Knights' with each letter being in the shapes of swords with every other letter being capitalized. Some call it much, but I say it really suits me.
"Well, time to head home." Corn told us as everyone started to leave including the audience and other gangs. But everyone started to rush out when we heard more helicopters heading in our direction. And by the sound of it, it was not the Rokkaku police looking for our autographs.
"Right now, actually." Gum said as we quickly skated away from the place as Atlas and Vale helicopters started to make their way over the tournament.
Half an Hour Later
"That was exhausting. But fun." Beat said as we reached the garage.
"It was. But we could do with less drones and explosions next time." Jazz agreed as she sat down on the couch tired.
"Agreed." Everyone said as the same time.
"Well, I'm off to bed. Its late I have to wake up early tomorrow and head into Vale as my teammates are probably going to be searching high and low for me." I said as I took out my scroll to check the time and saw that it was nearing one in the morning.
"What makes you say that?" Boogie asked. I just show her my scroll which was showing a news report of the drone at the tournament. It now being in Vale's custody for further investigation with Atlas helping them.
"And since this happened in Vale, they will think that I was near when it happened." I told them as I put away my scroll.
"Which is technically true considering you helped us put it down. Hopefully for good this time." Garam chimed in.
"Well, either way. I'm off to bed. Goon night everyone." I said as I skated towards my room I had here.
"Night." They said in unison.
Heading into my room, I took off my skates and headphones before putting to the side. Rubbing my sore feet, I got into bed and pulled the blankets over me and tried to fall asleep.
'Today was certainly fun. But I wonder what Vale and Atlas would do with the remains of the drone?' I wondered thinking back to the drone when a random and potentially dangerous thought came to mind.
'Wonder what would happen if the kingdoms, specifically Atlas, teams up with the Rokkaku? And Oum forbid Rokkaku Goji suddenly appears and strikes a deal with them. Wonder where he's been hiding? Haven't seen or heard about him since we foiled his plan for taking us out.' I thought before shaking my head from the thought as that is highly unlikely that it would happen. Turning around, I got comfy before falling asleep as I knew tomorrow would be a full and possibly hectic day.