TITLE: GAMES OF DEFEAT
Note: The story took place when all the protagonists are about 13y/o.
Chapter 1: Winds and Stones
In school, Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, and Kimy are in one class. They were classmates of course.
"Alright class," The teacher said, "Tomorrow we will have our class scavenger hunt race game! The race will have to parts. One will be tomorrow, and the other is on the next day. The first set is worth 50 points, and the other is 50 points too. Just inform you, the first set is shorter than the second set, so be sure to prepare! When a team has already finished, I would blow my whistle to inform the other team that they have lost the half part of the game, and that they need to get back. The winner is for the team who would garner 100 points. If there would be a tie of 50 points, we would have a tie-breaking QUESTION. The team that will win would represent the sixth-graders in the school. Now, group yourselves into five."
Obviously, the kids are of again in one team. Everyone is very excited.
"Well, we should practice for tomorrow in order to win!" Tommy said.
"Yeah! Let's go and practice in your place later Tommy..." Phil said.
"Ok!" Tommy answered.
"What would we call our team?" Chuckie asked.
"I know, I know... We'll call our team 'THE RUGRATS!" Kimy said.
Everyone did agree. The ever-so imaginative kid, Kimy, was happy to give that kind of name.
The bell had rung, a sign that every student would love to hear. Especially for THE RUGRATS that it's practice time at Tommy's house. Everyone walked their way home. As they were walking home, the rival team, 'THE WIND', met them. "Hey brats, are you ready to be defeated tomorrow?" A guy named Sid said.
"Well, were ready for defeat. But I'm sure that would not happen. I think I should turn the table, are you ready?!" Tommy said.
"Are you threatening my group?" Sid said while clenching his fist.
"Um, guys I think we should go. I don't want trouble." Chuckie said softly with a trembling voice.
"Let's just see who will win tomorrow." Tommy said waving a sarcastic goodbye to THE WIND.
At Tommy's house...
"Hey guys, what sould we do now?" Tommy asked.
"First Let exercise, next let's practice running fast..." Kimy said.
"Sounds great!"
And so, everybody did do as what said. It was around 10:00 P.M. when everybody planned of calling it a night. But before everybody had gone home, they sat and formed a circle, holding hands and prayed,
They prayed together, "Our Father, we know that we have sinned a lot. We would want to reconcile with that. We're truly sorry for all the sins we have done. We promise to try not to fall under temptation."
After the group prayer, everyone gave their single prayer.
First it was Kimy, "God, thank you for the times you have given me the fortune in making thoughts that would benefit greatly. I hope that my flair of being open-minded would still linger unto me."
Next was Lil, "God, I'm so apologetic for the times I answered my big brother, Phil. I lovehim. Also, thank you for the boys you are giving me," Lil giggled a bit. She then continued, "Lastly, I wish that your blessings with my family would still go on."
Then it was Phil, "God, always learn by heart that I venerate you. You're the man! I'm remorseful that I eat gross stuffs. But I would strive not to do it all over again."
Chuckie was next, "God, I know that in your eyes, I have been good. God, please guide me to the light that would make me happy. Also, I would not make sins, especially mortal sins."
Lastly it was Tommy's turn, "God, My Father, My Rabbi, you are my savior. I know that you would lead me to whichever path I take. Please teach me to grab every opportunity I meet. Please let me see that if my ship doesn't come, let me go out and swim for it."
They again altogether prayed, "Finally, we all pray that you would give us the victory tomorrow against those bad guys. God, we put our faith, heart, and trust on you. We love you God... Amen."
After the prayer, it was time to go home. Everybody was nervous thinking of what might happen tomorrow. Just as everybody went home, Tommy approached his dad, "Dad," he said.
"Oh, what's the problem my man?" Stu asked.
"Have you ever experienced having a contest where you get defeated?"
"Of course son, you know what? Life is full of obstacles to meet. You may not always be on top, but you could fight and hang on for what you are struggling for. When I experienced my defeat, I felt very sad. At first, I thought that I would make it, I thought that I would win. I can feel the trophy in my hands-"
Tommy then asked, "What is the contest Dad?"
"Well, it was a marathon. I practiced for about 2 months just for me to have the victory."
"Tell me about your story Dad" Tommy said with a face that is very curious.
"Well, there I was in the starting line. The gun was fired to signal go. As I ran, the bullet fell right at my feet!"
"What?!" Tommy said appallingly.
"No I was just kidding, I just thought of making you stop that inquisitive face. Well, as I was saying," Stu continued, "I was the first person about to reach the finish line. 'I will win!' I said to myself. Then I closed my eyes while running, I'm trying to imagine how it feels getting to hold the trophy. And as I ran, I got tripped by a stone. Everything pulled me down. People are passing by me. Some are even laughing. I was of course angry with my self."
"Then what happened?"
"Well, nothing. I lost... But I learned my lesson that I have also read in the book written by Nelson Mandela, which you may also apply with your life son."
"What is it Dad?"
"When opportunity is close at hand, never close your eyes to feel it unless it is already there," Stu said with a calm voice. He also added "In short open your eyes and look straight forward."
"Wow, that lesson gave me goose bumps Dad. But don't worry; I would carry that word for the rest of my life."
Note: The story took place when all the protagonists are about 13y/o.
Chapter 1: Winds and Stones
In school, Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, and Kimy are in one class. They were classmates of course.
"Alright class," The teacher said, "Tomorrow we will have our class scavenger hunt race game! The race will have to parts. One will be tomorrow, and the other is on the next day. The first set is worth 50 points, and the other is 50 points too. Just inform you, the first set is shorter than the second set, so be sure to prepare! When a team has already finished, I would blow my whistle to inform the other team that they have lost the half part of the game, and that they need to get back. The winner is for the team who would garner 100 points. If there would be a tie of 50 points, we would have a tie-breaking QUESTION. The team that will win would represent the sixth-graders in the school. Now, group yourselves into five."
Obviously, the kids are of again in one team. Everyone is very excited.
"Well, we should practice for tomorrow in order to win!" Tommy said.
"Yeah! Let's go and practice in your place later Tommy..." Phil said.
"Ok!" Tommy answered.
"What would we call our team?" Chuckie asked.
"I know, I know... We'll call our team 'THE RUGRATS!" Kimy said.
Everyone did agree. The ever-so imaginative kid, Kimy, was happy to give that kind of name.
The bell had rung, a sign that every student would love to hear. Especially for THE RUGRATS that it's practice time at Tommy's house. Everyone walked their way home. As they were walking home, the rival team, 'THE WIND', met them. "Hey brats, are you ready to be defeated tomorrow?" A guy named Sid said.
"Well, were ready for defeat. But I'm sure that would not happen. I think I should turn the table, are you ready?!" Tommy said.
"Are you threatening my group?" Sid said while clenching his fist.
"Um, guys I think we should go. I don't want trouble." Chuckie said softly with a trembling voice.
"Let's just see who will win tomorrow." Tommy said waving a sarcastic goodbye to THE WIND.
At Tommy's house...
"Hey guys, what sould we do now?" Tommy asked.
"First Let exercise, next let's practice running fast..." Kimy said.
"Sounds great!"
And so, everybody did do as what said. It was around 10:00 P.M. when everybody planned of calling it a night. But before everybody had gone home, they sat and formed a circle, holding hands and prayed,
They prayed together, "Our Father, we know that we have sinned a lot. We would want to reconcile with that. We're truly sorry for all the sins we have done. We promise to try not to fall under temptation."
After the group prayer, everyone gave their single prayer.
First it was Kimy, "God, thank you for the times you have given me the fortune in making thoughts that would benefit greatly. I hope that my flair of being open-minded would still linger unto me."
Next was Lil, "God, I'm so apologetic for the times I answered my big brother, Phil. I lovehim. Also, thank you for the boys you are giving me," Lil giggled a bit. She then continued, "Lastly, I wish that your blessings with my family would still go on."
Then it was Phil, "God, always learn by heart that I venerate you. You're the man! I'm remorseful that I eat gross stuffs. But I would strive not to do it all over again."
Chuckie was next, "God, I know that in your eyes, I have been good. God, please guide me to the light that would make me happy. Also, I would not make sins, especially mortal sins."
Lastly it was Tommy's turn, "God, My Father, My Rabbi, you are my savior. I know that you would lead me to whichever path I take. Please teach me to grab every opportunity I meet. Please let me see that if my ship doesn't come, let me go out and swim for it."
They again altogether prayed, "Finally, we all pray that you would give us the victory tomorrow against those bad guys. God, we put our faith, heart, and trust on you. We love you God... Amen."
After the prayer, it was time to go home. Everybody was nervous thinking of what might happen tomorrow. Just as everybody went home, Tommy approached his dad, "Dad," he said.
"Oh, what's the problem my man?" Stu asked.
"Have you ever experienced having a contest where you get defeated?"
"Of course son, you know what? Life is full of obstacles to meet. You may not always be on top, but you could fight and hang on for what you are struggling for. When I experienced my defeat, I felt very sad. At first, I thought that I would make it, I thought that I would win. I can feel the trophy in my hands-"
Tommy then asked, "What is the contest Dad?"
"Well, it was a marathon. I practiced for about 2 months just for me to have the victory."
"Tell me about your story Dad" Tommy said with a face that is very curious.
"Well, there I was in the starting line. The gun was fired to signal go. As I ran, the bullet fell right at my feet!"
"What?!" Tommy said appallingly.
"No I was just kidding, I just thought of making you stop that inquisitive face. Well, as I was saying," Stu continued, "I was the first person about to reach the finish line. 'I will win!' I said to myself. Then I closed my eyes while running, I'm trying to imagine how it feels getting to hold the trophy. And as I ran, I got tripped by a stone. Everything pulled me down. People are passing by me. Some are even laughing. I was of course angry with my self."
"Then what happened?"
"Well, nothing. I lost... But I learned my lesson that I have also read in the book written by Nelson Mandela, which you may also apply with your life son."
"What is it Dad?"
"When opportunity is close at hand, never close your eyes to feel it unless it is already there," Stu said with a calm voice. He also added "In short open your eyes and look straight forward."
"Wow, that lesson gave me goose bumps Dad. But don't worry; I would carry that word for the rest of my life."