A Sports Bar in New York
Author: To avoid being flamed: yes I know this is mainly about Football, but in Harry Potter they was a big section about the Quidditch World Cup, so don't compare about that and there will be action.
Angry Yankee Fan: GET THE *BEEP* OUT THE WAY.
Threw beer bottle at me, but missed.
Author: CHAMING!
Yankee Fan: Shift ass Brit.
Author: Shift ass Brit, HA! Britain is a country of culture and history! We won 2 World Wars! We won the Falklands! We beat Napoleon! We helped you in Iraq when no one else would! We created some of the world most popular sports: football, rugby, cricket, hockey, tennis, the list goes on! And another thing….
Yankee Fan: That's it! Get him.
Author: Oh great, I've upset London, now New York, who next, Paris? Moscow? Tokyo?
Leave the Bar running.
The Final
Chapter 1: Pre-Match
Staray's House, Emerald, Freemantle. 12th July 1998 13:30 GMT.
It was going to be one hell day. Freemantle was in the Football (soccer) World Cup final against Tiger. This would be the first world cup final Freemantle has been in since 1966. The final was going to be play in the Pride Leon II stadium in the capital of Lion, Africa. Both Lion and Tiger were join hosts of the biggest sporting event on the planet.
Sonic, Stars and Claws were going to go to Ferguson's Sports Bar in the centre of the city. Technically Sonic would be breaking the law because Sonic was still 17, but only for two more days, so the police wouldn't bother to arrest him.
The match didn't start until 4 pm, so they were going to meet their friends and get to the pub early (around 3:00 to 3:30).
All three were wearing they Freemantlish shirts. Sonic had the red sprit, with a white and blue on the left side and SPIKE 7 on the back. Claws and Stars were wearing the white shirt. Claws had STARAY 8 on his back and Stars has STARAY 10.
"What do think the score would be?" Sonic asked Stars and Claws.
"3-1 to Freemantle," Claws said. "Rixxing would score at least twice."
"2-nil," was Stars' answer. "A goal from Rixxing and maybe Laser or Zamora. Your turn."
"It's obvious, 3-2, Laser will have a blinder," Sonic said.
The odds were Freemantle 6/4 to win and Tiger were 13/8, meaning Freemantle are favourites but Tiger shouldn't be written off.
"Come on," Claws said. "We said we'll meet the lads at the station."
Pride Leon II stadium, Africa, Lion. 12th July 1998 17:35 GMT 4+.
The match was due to start at 8:00 (20:00) (they is a four hour time different), but fans were already entering the stadium. The 65,000 tickets for the match were all sold, but there were scalpers selling tickets (for a small fortune).
Security was tight. There was a treat from Robotnik and Red Eye that they would attack the stadium. But the real treat came from extremism communists or fascists.
The Pride (King) of Lion invited the President of Tiger and King of Freemantle as his personal guesses to the match. The communists 'the Red Lions' would love the change to take out all three in one go.
In the security team, a head steward was a member of the Red Lions and the organisation took full advantage and planned; hopefully the biggest political assassination in history.
The plan was he would appoint two members of the Red Lions to be stewards and they would let trained assassins into the stadium, fully armed and during the second half, go up the ventilation system, to get into the executive boxes and kill the three leaders (even though Pride Leon II and King Maxmillion IV didn't have must power, just official heads of state) and do a runner, so the security team wouldn't capture or kill them.
The Hotel Royale, Africa, Lion. 12th July 1998. Same time.
The Hotel Royale is the most fancy, most expensive hotel in the country of Lion. Lion is the Mobian version of South Africa, so got potential, but still has some work to do. The World Cup would help the country because it showcased its major cities and showed how nice it is and should get the country more investment and tourism. The World Cup gave Lion's economic a short term boost.
King Maxmillian IV was leaving the hotel with his bodyguards (ex-members of the SAS and trained army officials from Lion). He was about to finish his tour the city. He thought as long as he is in the city, he may as well have a look, plus it was a sign of good will to his Lion hosts.
The already visited the war memorial in the central park and visit the grave of Pride Stimutal III (Pride Leon II father) and had a quick tour of Lion's Parliament and he was planning to finish of with a look and a speech at the university and hopefully, get to the stadium just after 7 pm.
Kentonhip Underground Station, Emerald, Freemantle. 12th July 1998. 13:48 GMT.
The name 'Underground station' is loosely used word here because the Station is above ground. The Underground system is only truly underground in the centre of the city.
At the station platform, it was full of football fans wanting to go to the centre of the city to watch the match in a large pub or sports bar. Because so many people took the day of work and not many people in Freemantle worked on Sunday the country was almost on stand still. The situation was similar in Tiger and Lion.
Along the way to the station Sonic, Stars and Claws were playing and thinking how Freemantle could the match.
When they got to the station, they met up with all there friends. There were three reasons: first it was more fun watching the match with friends and second, safety in numbers incase there were some 'fans' who weren't interested in match as must as other fans and get seats in the bar.
At the station Sonic started to sing football songs. Very quickly the other joyful fans started to sing. The favourite song was the '3 Lions' chorus which went like this:
Three Lions on a shirt
Jules remains still gleaming
Thirty Years of Hurt
Never stop me Dreaming.
The singing continued until the train came at 2 (14:00).
When everyone got onto the train it was packed (and if any Londoners are out there, you know how bad the trains can get).
410 Niccowell Blocks, Africa, Lion. Same date. 18:02 GMT 4+.
The Niccowell Blocks were four apartment buildings in the North West of the city. The Blocks were famous as a crime hotspot and the police only when there when they were able to stop something major: e.g. major drugs and weapons rings.
The Niccowell Blocks is a very poor area of the city and most people who lived they were on the dole (on state benefits).
But flats were very cheap and it acted as an advantage to extremist groups.
In flat 410 were five male lions. The population of the country was 95% was Lion and out of the 5% of non-lions, 50% were not born in Lion.
The lions were the assassins who were asked by the Red Lions to kill the monarchs and president. Two of them were wearing white Freemantlish shirts (the reasons were to look like Freemantlish fans and it would look weird if lions were wearing Tiger football shirts, one was wearing a white vest, another was in a red T-Shirt and the second youngest was wearing a T-shirt with a dirty orange short shelve shirt).
The assassins had to fit in with the crowd and the temperature outside was 26°C, so wearing a suit is out of the question.
The stewards at the stadium gave the assassins the tickets to get into the match.
"Lets go over the plan on more time," the head assassin, the one in the red T-Shirt (a 45-year-old lion with a black main and a career in the Lion army's Special Forces). "We MUST be searched by one of stewards here." There were three photos of three different male lions. "They will look like they have searched us and let us take our seat. During the first half of the match we'll watch and enjoy and act like Freemantlish supporters. During the interval, when everyone is getting food, drink or having a piss, we'll more here." He pointed to a boiling room. "There, we will go thought the ventilation system towards the VIP boxes. Our sources tell us that the targets are going to be in Box 3 and there is going to be guards in the room and outside. We will have to kill the inside bodyguards when in the vents and quickly jump down, kill the bastards and get out before the guards come in. Then we'll leave the stadium laughing."
"Here are our masks," said the lion in the dirty orange shirt. It would be stupid to show their faces on CCTV cameras.
"Very good Nefaser," the head assassin said. "But will also paint our face to fit and make it harder for the cameras."
The lion went to a cabinet, took out 5 black pistols with silencers on them. He put them on the table. The other assassins took a pistol else and put them out of view.
Africa University, Africa, Lion. Same date. 18:20 GMT 4+.
At the university, the King was making his speech to the students. The students were going to watch the match but thought as long as they get to change to hear the king of Freemantle, they may as well take it.
King Maxmillian was making to speech in the university's largest lecture hall.
When he went up to podium all the students chapped.
"Thank you, thank you," the king said. "It's a great honour to be in such a great country.
"The first thing I have to say is this has been the best World Cup I have seen and I am honour that Pride Leon II has invited me to the final. But I didn't just come for the match: I came because I love your country and I love this city!"
When he said that everyone cheered.
"Lion is a country I hold close to my heart, seeing that I have relations from such a great country. Lion has done so much progress over the past 10 years and the hosting the world cup is just a brilliant showcase of your nation."
The speech pretty much continued like that until he had to finish at 18:40 and had to tour the University and then take a 20 minute police escorted trip to the stadium.
Ferguson's Sports Bar, Central Emerald, Freemantle. Same date. 15:00 GMT.
The sport was already at 75% full and it was a large bar. It had 2 bars with large plasma screen TV on the bottom and a bar at the top with a large TV at the top. There was also small TVs dotted all over the bar. The bar is only 3 years old, so pretty modern. The owner was rich because of the bar because it had been so successful.
The owner had the match on all three large TVs, but had different channels on each.
People (mostly men) were going into the bar; including the group Sonic was in. Sonic's group went to watch the FBC (Freemantlish Broadcasting Channel) version.
"Thank you Nelson," the host, Des Liyon (a 59-year-old lion). "If you have just joined we have with us James McCall," the camera turned to a 46-year-old fox, "Gary Lyn," showed a 40-year-old cheetah with big ears, "Air Laws," a 53-year-old barn owl, "and former captain of Tiger, Stefan Undate," a 48-year-old tiger. "Gentlemen, who do will be the key players for Freemantle today.
"For me Des," James said in his Scottish sounding assent, "is the midfield. Jack Laser will be the key for victory today." On the screen was a picture of a red star cat with blond hair. It was showing his back with his head turned towards the camera. On his white football shirt was LASER and below was the top of a 7. "Plus we have Cole, McCarthy, Silverman and Rayer in reverse."
"I think our young players are the match winners today," Gary said. "Marcus Gill, Jack Laser, Chris Beck and Ashley Rayer are just brilliant player and so young. I personally favour that King will only put Laser and Gill in the starting line-up, but Beck and Rayer should be put on as subs."
"I'm not an expert of Freemantlish football," Stefan said in a weird accent, which is a cross of English, German and Indian. "But I have watched the team throughout the tournament and well, I think Paul King has made a dream combo of Jack Laser, Craig Rixxing and Robbie Zamora."
"I agree with James, Gary and Stefan, but I think the defence must stop the attack," Air said. "Plus we need good goalkeeping from Marcus."
"And what about the Tiger team?" Des asked.
Stefan did a small laugh. "Tiger's attack would be the most important feature to their attack. I mean, look at Tony Raymond," as he said that, footage of a tiger in a tiger football shirt (which is orange with black tiger stripes on it) doing attacks and scoring goals.
"He has done well for Diamond City and he has one of the best world cups any player would ever have," James added.
"Don't forget Unia Petteara," Air said. On the screen was a 27-year-old tiger with black goatee. "If it wasn't for him Tiger could have been knocked out in the quarters or the semis."
"Well, Tiger has a world class team," Gary added to the debate, "or else they wouldn't have got this far and they will give our boys a run for their money."
Claws got up to get a drink.
"Could you get me a pint of Amnesia?" Sonic asked, holding up a £5 note. Amnesia was a popular beer, which was very strong and if you drink enough of it, then amnesia was normally the result.
Claws took Sonic's money and walked off to the bar.
Outside Pride Leon II stadium, Africa, Lion. Same date. 19:23 GMT 4+.
"It's the King!" some people were saying when King Maximillian's car was pulling up.
There were a few police officers to prevent crowd trouble and protect the King, along with his personal bodyguards. When the King was walking toward the stadium, but as he was doing so, he was waving to fans that were proud of their King.
King Maximillian VI would have wanted to dress as football fan, but had to dress statesman like, so worn a suit.
Pride Leon II was already in the stadium, wanting for his guests in the VIP boxes, but had to go on the pitch just before the match. The President of Tiger was dune to arrive at 6:30 pm.
The assassins were outside, lining up to get into the stadium. All had the Freemantlish flag (which is the Union Jack, but with all the red lines joined) on their faces. The idea was to hide they faces from the CCTV cameras.
They made sure they were searched by the Red Lion stewards and went on through to their sits. People were searched because they wanted to take away potential weapons and prevent riots within the stadium.
Pride Leon II stadium, Africa, Lion. Same date. 19:45 GMT 4+
Inside both changing room were the teams to do battle on the
field for the ultimate prize: the World Cup.
Both changing rooms were stressful. It was the first time Freemantle made it to
the final in 32 years and for Tiger, it was first time ever they got this far.
In the Freemantlish changing rooms there was silence. The manager, Paul King (a 52-year-old badger, in a white polo shirt and black track suit trousers) had his team ready but just couldn't think what to say to inspire his team.
The team were wearing the white shirt (except the goalkeepers, who were watching blue long sheave goalkeeper tops). On the front of their shirt was their number and below it said in small text:
Freemantle
vs.
Tiger
12th July 1998
On their right sheave was the World Cup logo, which was a Lion and a Tiger, joined together and below it said World Cup Final.
But then the team got an unexpected visitor. It was King Maximillian VI. All members of the team stood up.
"Sit down, sit down," the king said in calm voice. "I'm just here to say good luck today. You have served your country well and just try and win."
The king left the changing room. The Tiger team got a similar visit from their president.
Ferguson's Sports Bar, Emerald, Freemantle. Same date. 15:52 GMT.
"We have here the confirmed line-ups for both teams," the commenter said on TV.
On the screen was the Freemantlish line-up:
13 Marcus GILL
2 Quinton CROFT
3 Simpson BRAVO
18 Raz HAMSON
4 Damien McFALLON
7 Jack LASER
11 Tommy SILVERMAN
6 Kieran COLE (c)
15 Ant McCARTHY
20 Robbie ZAMORA
10 Craig RIXXING
Subs
GK 22 Apata THOMAS
9 Jamie O'BRAIN
5 Paul STAR
8 Tim SAIL
12 Ashley RAYER
17 Chris BECK
16 Simpson CROFT
Coach: Paul King
"That is a fantastic line-up, the best available to Paul," the other commenter. "My only worry is Marcus Gill's lack of experience at this level."
Then on the screen was the Tiger line-up:
1 Sven SOVENSON
8 Raja BLIN
14 Lee GAN
5 Poli RANG
2 Unia PETTEARA (c)
4 Jim INVINABLE
7 Jeffa STAVE
6 Anthony SITA
18 Tattoo SINGH
11 Tony RAYMOND
9 Sting GUBBER
Subs
GK 12 Hammon CRISP
10 Kay BLIE
3 Paul FRANK
13 Youn SIBATTA
20 Tam COMMSON
12 Cent DESTUAL
16 Sattre COWCUTA
Coach: Sim Coair
"Again, this is a line-up with world class players," the commenter "A good mixture of experienced players and up and coming stars. This should be a great match to watch."
On the screen both teams were coming on, being lead by their captains. Freemantle's captain was a 31-year-old leopard. Freemantle was in white, Tiger in orange and black.
Both team stood into a line. On the pitch was Pride Leon II and a load of officials from Football World Body (FIFA). The custom was captain would walk with them and tell who everyone is in the team. They shake hands with the players and tell good luck.
On the TV, a young female lion girl classical singer was going to sing the national anthems of Freemantle and Tiger. But the supporters also sang along with her.
Then the Freemantlish team moved and when to shake the hands of the Tiger: a sing of good sportsmanship.
Both teams took a quick photo, before the captains stood in the centre circle with the referee for the toss. On the TV screen, no could hear what they were saying, but it looked like Freemantle won the toss.
The captains shook hands with eachother and with the referee and were ready to start the match.
News Reporter: And as you can see here, a citizen from the United Kingdom has started a full scale riot in Manhattan. He has now run into Times Square: AND HE IS TRAPPED.
Me in the centre of Times Square, encircled by angry New Yorkers.
Author: Can we be adults about this?
Random New Yorker: SMASH HIS *beep*ING HEAD IN!!!!
New Yorkers come in closer. But then a helicopter lowers, with a latter. I step on.
Author: Before I go: KNICKS SUCK! YANKEES SUCK! JETS SUCKS!
New Yorkers tried to change towards me, but to late because I was in the air.