Pippi Competes in Dodgeball

Village: Villa Villekulla

Pippi is leading on with her carefree life in Villa Villekulla by doing jumping jacks.

Then, Tommy and Annika comes over to see Pippi. "Hi, Pippi," the siblings greeted.

"Greetings to you too, my two favorite people in the world," Pippi said as she stopped doing jumping jacks. "So, anything interesting happening?"

"Yeah, the village is hosting a dodgeball tournament," Tommy said.

"Hmm, dodgeball, what's dodgeball?" Pippi asked.

"Well, in dodgeball, you have to try to hit the opponents with dodgeballs." Annika explained.

"Well, if the main concept of dodgeball is to hit the other players with balls, then shouldn't it be called 'hitball'?" Pippi asked, "And also, it doesn't sound like it's a nice thing to do, hitting other players with balls."

"Don't worry, it's all just for fun and games, no one really gets hurt, it's all sports." Tommy said.

"Well, if you say it's just for fun and games, then I guess it's okay." Pippi said, "As a matter of fact, I wanna take part in this dodgeball."

"Great, let's go then, we gotta get registered," Annika said.

Village: Park

In the park, a lot of kids who wish to enter the tournament gather as the mayor comes forward and over to a podium.

"Ahem, greetings, all you youngsters who wish to take part in our tournament. I hope to see many cooperations as a team. So we'll start of the tournament with a practice round," the mayor said. "The practice round will take part in the gym inside the village's recreational center, and after that, the competitors will be allowed to get into teams of no more than five."

Recreational center: Gym

Everyone who are competing in the tournament are split into two teams, and then a coach came in. "Alright, boys and girls, this practice round is meant to help ya train for the real tournament, so let's get started."

As the practice is getting ready to begin, Bengt and his lackey's approach Pippi and her friends.

"Well, well, well, if it isn't little Miss Longstocking." Bengt said.

"Hello Bengt, I see you don't wanna miss out on the fun, either." Pippi said.

"Oh, it will be fun, especially when we see you lose for a change." Bengt said.

Then, the coach blows her whistle, "Alright, before we begin, we're gonna go over basic rules."

"Rule 1, if you're hit with a ball, then you're out. And rule 2, if you catch a ball, then the thrower is out." the coach said. "Alright, now that we've got some basic rules covered, let's play dodgeball. Line up against the walls!"

As everyone lines up against the walls, the coach put down 10 balls on the middle line.

"Ready. Set. Go!" the coach blew her whistle to begin the game, kids from both sides ran towards the middle line and started throwing the balls.

Eventually it came down to only Pippi and Bengt.

"Well, isn't this a shame? I got 8 dodgeballs on my side while you've got a measly 2. What will you do now?" Bengt asked.

"You never change, Bengt. Even in dodgeball, you're still a bully." Pippi said.

"Yeah, and you're nothing against me in this court." Bengt said as he started throwing dodgeballs, but Pippi instead blocked them with the dodgeballs that she had.

Then, Pippi blocks the last of Bengt's throws and retaliates with her own, and the balls hit Bengt.

"We have a winner, Pippi Longstocking!" the coach shouted.

Tommy, Annika, and their friends gave Pippi a cheer, while Bengt walked away with his lackeys, "Just wait, Longstocking. You might've beaten me this time, but I will get you in the tournament." Bengt said.

The next day arrives, and the dodgeball tournament began.

Pippi's team, consisting of herself, Tommy, Annika, Anna, and Willie, make it through the tournament and onto the finals, where their opponents would be Bengt and his lackeys.

"Well, team congratulations on getting to the finals," the referee said. "We've got ten minutes before the final match starts, so get ready."

"Okay everyone, let's do this." Pippi said.

"I better put my glasses away. Bengt is on the other team, and I'm sure he'll take the opportunity to break them." Willie said.

Meanwhile, Bengt's team is having a discussion.

"Okay, we'll first take out Willie 'cause he's weak, and then his friends, but save Longstocking for last." Bengt said. "Once Longstocking is all alone, we'll collect as many balls as we can and throw at the same time, she can't possibly dodge or block all of them. Hahaha!"

Just before the ref could blow the whistle, Bengt signalled for him to hold.

"Before we begin, let's make a bet, shall we?" Bengt asked.

"I'm listening." Pippi said.

"If I win, no, when I win, from now on, I can bully you and anyone else I want, and you're not allowed to interfere." Bengt said.

"Okay, but if I win, you have to apologize to every kid you've ever bullied." Pippi said.

"Hah! Whatever, that'll never happen, since I'll be the winner. Shake." Bengt said.

Pippi and Bengt shook hands to make the bet official, and with that, the game started.

As per their plan, Bengt's team took out Willie first, before striking out Tommy, Annika, and Anna, leaving only Pippi against Bengt and his four lackeys.

"Hah! It's all over for you, girlie! I can't wait to get back at you for the humiliation you've put me through." Bengt said.

"Oh, I'm not worried, as a matter of fact, it's still too early to think you've won." Pippi said.

"You just wait," Bengt said. "Guys, let's do this."

Bengt and his gang pick up a ball on each hand and throw them all at once, they all miss, but Pippi catch two of them, eliminating Riker and Vincent from the match.

Billy and Adam each throw another ball all at once towards Pippi, but she blocks them and use two balls to nail the two, eliminating them from the match.

"Okay, you may have gotten my pals, but I would like to see you deal with me." Bengt said.

"Very well, Bengt. But I'm warning you. I don't intend to lose." Pippi said.

And with that Pippi threw two balls at Bengt, but he dodged and blocked them.

"My turn." Bengt said as he threw a ball, which Pippi dodged. "Alright, you dodged that one, but how about this?"

Bengt threw another ball at Pippi, but Pippi bends down backwards in a similar fashion to a limbo dance and catches Bengt's ball, thus eliminating him, and giving a win for Pippi's team.

"Yay, Pippi!" Pippi's team cheered.

"NO!" Bengt shouted in defeat.

"Well, Bengt, I hope to see you tomorrow at the town square, 'cause that's where you'll apologize to your bully victims." Pippi said.

Town: Town Square

"Hey guys! I just got my apology from Bengt." Willie said as he joins Pippi, Tommy, Annika, and Anna as they watch Bengt apologizing to the other kids.

"I'm s… so… sorry that I tried to take your ball." Bengt hesitantly apologizes to a boy.

After the boy leaves, Bengt lets out a yell. "AAAARRGGHH! How much more of this must I endure?!"

"Oh, come on Bengt, you still have ten more kids you owe apologies to, so be a tough guy and apologize." Tommy said, and Pippi and friends all shared a laugh, while Bengt let out another yell.

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