SONIC RIDERS
Disclaimer: I do not own the sonic characters, just the OC's
Chapter Six: The Cave
In the forest inside Green Cave, Jet was sleeping on the ground while Wave was pacing around frantically, waiting for Storm to show up with the information. "Oh... oh boy, oh boy... Ugh!" Wave repeated over and over. She then stopped her pacing as she looked at Jet sleeping. "How can he be so relaxed? Especially when he has a very important race coming up. Although, he does look kind of cute when he is sleeping like that." Wave thought. Wave continued to stare at Jet until she realized what she said in her mind. The memory of her and Jet almost kissing back on the airship kept flashed in her mind and shook her head to dismiss the thought. "Snap out of it, Wave! You can't really be falling for Jet!" Wave shouted in her mind.
It was at that time that Jet woke up and noticed that she was shaking her head around for no reason. "What's wrong with you?" Jet asked. Wave snapped out of her trance and quickly turned away to hide the blush on her face. "Nothing. I'm just wondering what's taking Storm so long." Wave said. "Just sit down and relax. Chill, Wave." Jet said. Wave turn back towards him with a stern look. "Really, Jet! How can you be so relaxed at a time like this?! Don't you see? As the leader, you've got responsibilities. Some you understand, but you—" Jet then just tuned Wave out after that. Out of the corner of his eye, Jet then noticed Sonic riding on a ramp.
"Hmm, I think it's time for a little fun." Jet said. Jet noticed that Wave closed her eyes in the middle of her boring lecture and tiptoed away to make sure she didn't notice. Once Jet made it into the clear, he jumps onto a nearby tree branch. Wave then noticed that Jet was gone and saw him jump to another tree. "Hey, Jet! You come back here! Right now! ...Why do I even bother? Unless I take charge, nothing ever gets done here." Wave said as she grabs the Tsunami and starts to walk away.
Back with Sonic and his team, Sonic launches off a ramp and performs three right-spins. Shadow and Mach were watching from below, monitoring Sonic's skills. "The semifinal race will begin in ten minutes! Please convene at the gate prior to that time." Omochao said over the loudspeaker. Sonic flipped off the Blue Star and caught it mid-air before landing perfectly on his feet. "Very impressive, Sonic. With your new-found skills, you could actually have a chance making it to the finals." Shadow said. "Thanks...I think." Sonic said, not sure if that was an compliment or an insult.
"Not very impressive for someone of your reputation." A voice came from the trees. The team looks up to find Jet standing in one of the trees. "It's you." Sonic said. "You know, I've checked you out actually. Not bad; I admit you're pretty fast on your feet. But here, it's a whole different story when riding with Extreme Gear! You see, to be the fastest on a Gear, you have to become one with the wind! Without wings, well, you might as well kiss the ground and go home!" Jet said before leaping into the trees. His laughter could be heard echoing through out the entire cave.
"Who does he think he is?!" Mach shouts. "Hmm... Well I don't think he's all talk, you know; I better be on my toes during this competition." Sonic said. Just then, Wave started to walk past them. "What are you doing here." Shadow said in anger. "I was on way to the race. What's it to you?" Wave asked. "This couldn't be anymore perfect. I will be racing as well." Shadow said. "Well then, may the best rider win. And don't worry, I intend to." Wave said before headed to the starting line. "Good luck, Shadow" Sonic said. "I don't need luck." Shadow said before walking to the starting line.
"Will all participants, please report to the starting line to begin the race." Omochao said over the loudspeaker. Wave and Shadow had arrived at the starting line to find that their competition was, once again, a major disappointment. "Man, the competition get lamer with every race." Wave said. "I don't think we should waste our time with these amateurs. Here, let me take care of them." Shadow said as he walked over to the other riders. The sound of punches landing and ambulance sirens could be heard from the direction Shadow and the riders were was. "He really knows to get his point across, doesn't he" Wave said as she took her place at the starting line. "Ready! 3...2...1...GO!" Omochao yelled and the race began.
Shadow and Wave start off by going down the large slope before reaching the ramp. When Wave jumped off the ramp, she decided to show off by performing a front-flip with two right spins before landing. Wave's tricks somehow had increased her speed and allowed her to take a huge lead ahead of Shadow. When Shadow had landed, in wasn't on the ground. Shadow had landed on a slick vine that allowed him to grind along it and catch up to Wave.
Wave first slowed down and sped back up so that she could make a sharp turn around the corner. Shadow followed her example and was able to make the corner like she did. Wave looked back and saw that Shadow was only a few feet behind her. "This guy is very persistent for a rat." Wave said. Wave looked down the track to see that they were both headed towards a ramp that led off the track. Shadow changed his direction to avoid the ramp, but Wave was too far ahead to avoid the jump.
Wave jumped off the ramp and closed her eyes to await her imminent impact with the ground below her. She opened her eyes when she found that she wasn't falling at all. It turned out that the ramp flung her into the air and straight into a row of acceleration rings. The rings created a shortcut that allowed her to get ahead of Shadow. Shadow looked up and saw Wave pass through the vines and onto the next part of the track. Shadow quickly jumped onto the vines and grinded across them to catch up with Wave.
Wave landed on the ground and looked back to find that Shadow was still following close behind. "Doesn't that rat ever give up?" Wave questioned. Wave looked forward again that she was headed for a cliff. Wave tried to stop, but she was going to fast and flew off. Shadow had managed to stop in time and looked down the cliff where Wave had fallen. Just then, a large centipede flew past him and Shadow saw that wave was riding on its back. Shadow looked down to find another centipede headed his way and jumped on its back to follow Wave up to the higher levels of the cave.
Wave jumped off the centipede to continue down the track. Wave looked back and found that Shadow was not following her. "It's about time I got rid off that pest. He was beginning to bug me." Wave said. As Wave continued down the track, she came to a sharp corner. She slowed down to turn, but when she did, Shadow came out of nowhere and passed by her. "What?!" Wave shouted in surprise. Shadow was headed down the final stretch and Wave knew that he would win. "Unless..." Wave said with a smirk.
Shadow was headed down the final ramp that led to a giant spider web. It was obvious that the web was part of the track and that he needed to use it if was going to win. Shadow was about to jump when he felt something hard and cold hit him in the back of his head and caused him to lose his balance. Shadow got to his knees and looked forward to see Wave holding a huge wrench. Wave jumped the ramp and shouted "Later, chump." Before bouncing away on the web. Shadow was not about to let that bird beat him in a race. Shadow released his power rings and clutched them in his hands. "CHAOS CONTROL!" Shadow shouted and disappeared.
Wave landed back on the ground and was only a few feet away from crossing the finish line. "I knew I couldn't lose. No rat could beat the Babylon Rogues" Wave celebrated. Then, out of nowhere, Shadow appeared in front of her and delivered and hard kick to the side of her head. Wave fell of the Tsunami and watched as Shadow crossed the finish line to win the race. Then, Jet jumped from the trees and ran to Wave's side. "Wave, are you ok." Jet asked. "I'm fine. The only that hurts is my pride." Wave said. Jet looked to Shadow, who was celebrating with his team, wih eyes full of hate. "I promise, I'll make him regret what he did." Jet said.
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