Okay guys Next chapter, this one is a Long one ^.^
"GAME SET AND MATCH THE GAME GOES TO SHELLY AND DASH!"
I panted in disbelief as I heard the crowd roaring with excitement. My heart was pounding rapidly. That match had been a Tough one….
"WE DID IT SHELLY! We're in the FINALS!" I heard Dash's voice as he suddenly ran up to me. I gave a gasped laugh.
"We-we're in the finals" I said out loud, still not believing that we had made it THIS far.
"YOU'VE GOT THAT RIGHT, PARTNER!" Dash laughed elbowing me in the side. I gave a laugh in response. As we walked back towards the Locker Room, we were stopped by Lakitu.
"Congratulations, you two" he replied, nodding at us.
"Th-Thanks Lakitu" I gasped still in shock.
"RELAX Shelly the match is OVER" Dash teased.
"The Championship match will be held in an hour, so you both need to prepare for it in your Locker Room, we'll come and get you when it's time" Lakitu replied.
"Got it Thanks Lakitu" Dash replied, as Lakitu sped away. "Let's go Shelly" he replied, I gave a smile and fallowed him into the Locker Room.
An Hour later…
"I can do this…
I Can do this….."
"SHELLY! YOU IN THERE SHELLY!"
I jumped startled as I realized Dash had been shouting in my ear. I looked down to see Dash standing on the bench.
"STOP PACING and RELAX, you're making ME Dizzy" he said firmly, frowning at me. I gave a strained breath in response but proceeded to pace again. But Dash grabbed my arm. "SHELLY! Geez we've been through TWO matches already, you'd THINK you'd be Over this by now"
"I can't help it Dash, I-I'm sorry" I gasped, stuttering out of nervousness.
"Seeing you on the court, people wouldn't THINK that you had SO much nervousness in That TINY body of yours" I couldn't help give a slight nervous laugh at Dash's comment. Dash and I stared at each other silently for a few minutes.
"You guys are up"
I felt my insides jump as the same Yellow Toad from earlier poked his head back into our room. Dash gave my arm a quick but gentle tug and I slowly fallowed him out the door. This time the Yellow Toad fallowed us all the way, until we got to the exit.
"Good Luck you two" he replied giving both of us a nod and left.
"Thanks" Dash answered, as the Yellow Toad disappeared from sight.
"TIME FOR THE FINALS!"
Toadsworth's voice rang and the Court roared with excitement, I even heard people stomping their feet in unison. I felt my chest heave. I felt Dash's hand pat against my back.
"YOSHI AND BIRDO!"
I felt my stomach drop. The crowd screamed.
"WHAT!"
Dash stared at me JUST as shocked as I was.
"No…no no no no no no no NO!" I choked shaking my head. It couldn't be, I was suppose to play against my OWN PARENTS!
"Easy Shelly" Dash gasped panicked at my response. However I continued to shake my head.
"VS. SHELLY AND DASH!"
The crowd screamed Just as loud as they had for my Parents. However I didn't move.
"COME On Shelly" Dash gasped desperately glancing at the exit. I still didn't move.
"I…I C-can't" I choked trembling, shaking my head. Dash quickly looked over at the exit again, the cheering had started to tone down. Staring at me one last time, I saw Dash's face turn firm. He stepped up to me and looked me straight in the eyes.
"YES…..YOU…CAN" he told me in a commanding tone as he gave a tug at my arm. Instinctively I fallowed him. I felt my legs turn stiff as we walked out the exit. The first thing I saw when I stepped out that doorway were my Parents. I could barely look up at them as I felt as if I was going to pass out. I semi-consciously caught a glance of my Mother a look of concern on her face, as she was Obviously staring at me. "Just BREATHE Shelly" Dash's voice came to the side of me as I felt him pat my back. I let out a deep exhale. I caught a glance of my Father his look of concern turned to a smile and he nodded at me. As Dash and I took our positions, I caught sight of Parry and Koop, both of them giving smiles of encouragement. I even saw Koop mouthed the words.
"Show them WHOSE court it is"
I gave a smile, as Dash laughed and gave them a thumbs up.
"AS THE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH THE GAME SHALL BE A
5 SET 6 GAME MATCH BREAKS WILL BE ISSUED EVERY SET"
I gave a sigh, this was going to be a LONG game and my Parents DEFINITELY WEREN'T going to make it ANY easier.
"NOW ON WITH THE MATCH!"
The crowd roared, as Lakitu once again came up to me.
"Since Yoshi and Birdo are the defending side, You and Dash get the first serve" he whispered to me handing me the ball. I glanced over at my Parents, both of them nodded at me. I gulped and took my position. "Good luck"
"SHELLY WILL START WITH THE SERVE!"
I let out a deep breath as I gave one last look at Dash and finally tossed for the serve. The ball bounced over to my Father who returned it with no problem. He started with a Lob shot and of course it flew over Dash's head, however I sprinted over and barely returned it back. Obviously trying to keep us on our toes, Mother suddenly hit a Drop shot. Like Father's shot we barely made the return. I suddenly saw Father raise his racket at an angle. I blink in realization I had seen him do this MANY times, when I had watched him play when I was younger. Without a second thought I sprinted to the other side as my Father did EXACTLY what I had anticipated, he smacked the ball the farthest left of the court the ball at an angle. The ball EASILY sped past Dash, however I leapt for it and to my shock AND relief my racket connected sending it back over to their side. I felt my stomach hit the ground as I struggled to pull myself up, however I was too slow as before I had even got to my feet Mother had smacked the ball to the opposite side of the court. Dash's Racket just skimming the ball.
"LOVE …..15 YOSHI AND BIRDO!"
The crowd cheered. I gave a heaved breath as I pulled myself to my feet. I gave Dash a quick smile.
"Good try Dash…." I told him. Dash gave me a smile back.
"You too" he answered. I looked back over to my Parents. Father was specifically looking at me. I knew what was on his mind.
"I know ALL your tricks…."
I mouthed to him. Father smiled and gave me a mischievous stare.
"We'll See"
He mouthed back. Going back to our positions I turned to Dash, I didn't even have to say anything the quick glance at my Mother with my eyes told Dash EXACTLY what he needed to know. He gave me a slight nod. As I served the ball, I gave a smile as my Mother made her move. However as we BOTH had anticipated, as soon as Mother hit the ball, Dash hit a drop shot and as planned it went right between her legs.
"15.….15!"
The crowd cheered again. I gave Dash a nod, he returned a smile. I gripped the ball tightly in my hands and got ready to toss it. As my racket made contact with the ball I saw my Father start tilting his racket back and forth. I blink confused as I had NEVER seen him do that before, however Mother seemed to know what it meant because she nodded. As soon as the ball hit their side of the court Father slammed the ball with all his might, the ball sped past Dash in which I made the return no problem. However Mother suddenly ran up to the front as the ball entered their side and hit a simple shot to the right. Dash easily made the return, to my surprise Mother allowed the ball to pass her and it bounced toward my Father. He gave me a quick smile and suddenly hit the ball it was at a pretty low height and landed in the middle of the court. I ran to hit it however to my shock as soon as the ball hit the ground it had gained height and bounced over my head.
"15.…..30!"
I blinked in confusion HOW did he do that? I looked up to see Father.
"NOT ALL MY TRICKS SHELLY!"
He called out to me, Dash turned to me confused. Mother and Father simply smiled and took their positions. I gave a smile. It Was ON…. :)
Two hours later….
"GAME SHELLY AND DASH!"
I panted with exhaustion, I turned to Dash who was JUST as worn out as I was. That game had tied us with my Parents, the next 8 points would determine the winners.
"Just 8 more….Shelly" Dash panted out of breath. "8 more…." I gulped and nodded looking over to my Parents, they looked tired as well, but I don't think they were as exhausted as we were. Up until now they had, the upper hand against us, and I was HONESTLY surprised that we managed to pull that Game win off. The officials gave us several minutes to catch our breathe before we took our positions again.
"SET 5 GAME 6 DASH TO SERVE!"
Dash turned to me and gave me a reassuring smile. As he smacked the ball, I saw him give a slight breath of fatigue. I frowned slightly but was quickly thrown out of thought as Mother had returned the ball and it was heading towards my side.
"GOT IT!" I called rushing over and smacking the ball back. This time Father returned the ball, I suddenly had an idea. Quickly running to the left side of the court, I waited for the ball to reach me, giving my Father a quick glance I held my Racket at an angle and hit the ball sending to the far left side.
"15.…..LOVE SHELLY AND DASH!"
I gave a amazed laugh as I stared at the shock on both my Parents' faces ESPECIALLY my Father's. Dash turned to me and laughed amazed at what I had just did.
"Sneaky Shelly" he said just loud enough for me to hear.
"I Learned from the BEST" I said a little louder than Dash, however I emphasized the *Best* a little louder, this caught my Father's attention. He gave me a smile. I returned a smile back. Lakitu handed Dash the ball. He served sending the ball to my Mother, to which she hit a lob shot, ready I ran for the spot the ball was going to land. As I smacked the ball, Father ran towards the net and gave my Mother a glance which seemed to be at Dash. Before I had time to react Father had hit a Drop shot, towards Dash. Panicking I ran towards Dash knowing what was coming. Unfortunately the ball went between Dash's legs I made a jump for it but was a few inches short.
"15.…..15!"
I gasped and pulled myself up. Dash glanced at me.
"Got us with our own trick…." he whispered to me shaking his head.
"Payback is a Bummer…" I mumbled as both my Parents gave me a *Gotcha* look. I sighed and smirked at them shaking my head.
…...
"GAME YOSHI AND BIRDO!"
I hunched over and let out a deep breath, I heard Dash panting as well.
"CHANGE COURT!"
Dash and I hustled to the opposite side of the court. To which it was my Mother serving to Dash.
…...
"CHAMPIONSHIP POINT"
I felt sweat stream down my head, as I was overcome with fatigue and panic.
"We're in trouble Dash…." I panted, turning to Dash. He turned to me, he too realized the desperateness of the situation. "Just one more point and we're Out…." I heaved.
"We're just gonna have to give it our All then won't we?" he suddenly replied giving me a smile. "We're NOT gonna let that Last point come EASILY Are we?" he whispered, I felt a bit of adrenaline flow through my body. "WE'RE NOT going down WITHOUT a FIGHT!" I nodded in response.
"You've got THAT right Dash" I answered giving him a nod, wiping the sweat from my forehead. Dash smiled and did the same. We both turned back towards my Parents.
One FINAL Push…..
Mother tossed the ball into the air, I watched as it descended and her racket made contact with it. Dash returned it with ease. Father suddenly ran up to the ball and hit it towards me. I crouched as I waited for the ball to be in hitting range, just as the ball was a few inches from me I hit for a Drop shot. Stumbling my Mother made an attempt to hit the ball, and to my surprise it managed to go over the net. Dash attempted a Lob shot, Father sped for the ball barely connecting with it.
"GOT IT!" I called to Dash as the ball clumsily bounced over to me. Twisting my racket at an angle I made another attempt.
"NOT TODAY!" I heard Father shout as he ran towards the left side of the court and returned the ball. To my shock it almost bounced over my head.
"RIGHT BACK AT YA!" I called back, returning His Trick shot. Mother returned my shot, as Dash returned hers although it was a bit clumsy. Father seeing the opportunity, made a rush for the ball. He swung this racket with all his might. My heart beating rapidly as I saw the ball sped over Dash, I struggled to catch speed as I made a jump for the ball. I heard my racket connect to it, but to my horror I had hit the ball with the top of my racket again. I felt my body crash to the ground as I landed awkwardly on my back, my legs almost flipping me over. I quickly glanced over, my heart sank as I saw the ball weakly bounce and hit the net.
"GAME SET AND MATCH! THE MATCH GOES TO YOSHI AND BIRDO!"
The crowd cheered and roared. I sat myself up and sighed. Dash came over to me he smiled weakly at me. He held his hand out to me, I smiled accepted it as he helped me up.
"Great match Partner" he said looking over in front of us. I caught sight of my Parents.
"YOUR Parents STILL Got IT!" Father called over to me. Dash and I laughed.
"Until NEXT Time!" Dash called over as well. Both my Parents laughed, as they were hurried over for the Award Ceremony. "SO Close SHELLY!" Dash laughed and panted. I couldn't help but laugh. As much as I hated to admit it…
My Parents STILL had it…
Sorry guys I skipped a LOT of the match but I really didn't want to bore you guys with simple back and forth commentary ^^; I hope you guys enjoyed the Chapter. Stay tuned for the NEXT Chapter of A COMPLICATED DESTINY! REMEMBER to leave Comments and let me know YOUR FAVORITE Part of this Chapter THANKS AGAIN GUYS!
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