CHAPTER 45
Taichi takes a deep breath as he looks at Griffon High players. Rainbow Dash looks at him. "You're ready, Tai?" asked Rainbow. Taichi smirks. "Oh yeah, time to nuke them," said Taichi as he grins. Rainbow Dash grins back. Referee blows the whistle as Flitter passes the ball to Rainbow Dash. Taichi runs towards the goal post. The Griffon High defenders starting to move towards the goal area to form Griffon Wall. Rainbow Dash looks at Taichi that run past one of the defenders as she kicks the ball high. Griffon High goalie rushes towards the front, trying to intercept the ball. Taichi jumps and heads the ball towards the goal.
CHS students scream in joy as the ball hits Griffon High's goal net. Pinkie Pie jumps repeatedly. "We score a goal! We score a goal!" yelled Pinkie. Applejack and Fluttershy sit down beside Twilight Sparkle. "Sorry we're late, sugarcube," said Applejack. "Don't worry, CHS is already has its first goal," said Pinkie. "But we can't look down to Griffon High since they won this championship every year," said Twilight. Applejack looks at the field.
Above space, a small purplish black sunspot appears on the sun.
Wonderbolts pant heavily. Taichi looks at the scoreboard. He sighs. 'Almost end of first half. We might need to double our efforts but since all of us are almost run out of stamina, we really need a miracle' thinks Taichi. The referee blows the whistle, telling that the first half is over. The wonderbolts walk towards the changing room.
Spitfire sighs as she looks at her teammates that pants heavily. Taichi leans against the wall. "We're really need a miracle to win this battle. Even we manage to make few changes, we don't have enough energy to fight back and score another goal. Not to mention their Griffon Wall is hard to penetrate," said Spitfire. Taichi sighs. "We have to change the player and the strategy," said Taichi. "We used all our strategies and only a few works but in a short while," said Spitfire. "We're going to play defense but we will counter attack when we have the chance," said Taichi. "If we have the chance," said Vapor Trail. Taichi smirks. "Subtitute Vapor Trail with Thunderlane, Sky Stinger with Rumble and Angel Wings with Scoolatoo. The tactic, Spitfire, Couldchaser and Soarin will be on defense. Rumble and Flitter will be midfielder," said Taichi. "Why we need to put Wonderolt Reserve inside first 11?" asked Spitfire. "Because I train them personally and the Griffon High won't expect that," said Taichi. Spitfire sighs. "Fine, we'll follow your plan, for now," said Spitfire.
Rarity looks at Applejack and Fluttershy. "Why are you late?" asked Rarity. "We just visit the nurse for check up," said Applejack. "What is the result?" asked Twilight. Fluttershy smiles as she puts her left hand on her lower abdomen. "Let just say the junior will be here in 7 month's time," said Applejack as Rarity squeals happily.
Rainbow Dash stands beside Taichi that drinks the water. "Can we win, Tai?" asked Rainbow. "We have to. At least it is something the future Wonderbolts will remember and willing to become champion again," said Taichi. Rainbow Dash smiles. "I understand. After all, we need to show them how awesome we are," said Rainbow. Taichi chuckles. Soarin walks towards them. "Come on, second half is about to start," said Soarin.
Sunset Shimmer looks at the Wonderbolts and the Griffon High walk to the field and take their position. "The second half is about to start," said Sunset. The rest of Mane 7 looks back towards the field.
The referee blows the whistle as the Griffon High players begin to advance towards Wonderbolt's goal post. Taichi rushes towards the player that holds the ball and slides the ball away as Rainbow Dash holds the ball and start dribbles towards Griffon High's goal post. Taichi runs alongside Rainbow Dash. Rainbow Dash looks to the front and sees Scoolatoo slips past Griffon High's defenders. She kicks the ball high. Scoolatoo jumps but Griffon High goalkeeper catches the ball.
"Whoah, Scoolatoo almost have it," said Pinkie. "Don't worry, Tai knows what to do," said Sunset. Applejack looks at the field where Griffon High players launch the counter attack.
Taichi runs alongside Rumble. The Griffon High player gives the ball high. Taichi jumps high and heads the ball towards Rumble that kicks the ball to Rainbow Dash. Taichi lands and runs towards Griffon High goal post. 'We have to get one goal to equalize' thinks Taichi. Rainbow Dash kicks the ball towards Flitter that jumps and heads the ball towards the goal post. Griffon High goal keeper tries to push the ball away but failed as it hits the net.
CHS Students screams in joy again. "Whoah, they really struggle to get that goal," said Sunset. Applejack sighs. 'Tai, please hang on' thinks Applejack.
Taichi stops the high ball with his chest as he kicks the ball towards Flitter. Flitter dribbles the ball towards the Griffon High goal post. Taichi follows Flitter from behind. Flitter passes the ball to Rainbow Dash. Taichi runs past Flitter towards the goal post. Rainbow Dash makes a cross ball towards Taichi. One of the Griffon High defenders slides down and hits Taichi's leg as he falls down hard.
Twilight Sparkle, Sunset Shimmer, Rarity, Applejack, Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie gasp in horror
The referee blows the whistle, runs towards the Griffon High defender and shows her the red card. Rainbow Dash rushes towards Taichi that wakes up slowly. "Tai, you're okay?" asked Rainbow. Flitter gasps, seeing red blood flows from his leg. "Tai, you're hurt. We better call the medic," said Flitter. "No!" Rainbow Dash and Flitter look at Taichi that stands up slowly, wincing in pain. "You can't play with that injured leg," said Rainbow. Taichi looks up in the scoreboard and sees only 10 seconds before the match is over. "I won't give up," said Taichi. The referee puts the ball near the goal line as Taichi walks slowly towards the ball. He narrows his eyes towards the Griffon Wall as he smirks. 'Let see how good they can handle curve ball' thinks Taichi as he kicks the ball. The ball flies pass the Griffon Wall, makes a turning curve towards the right and hits the net.
The CHS students screams in joy as the referee blows the final whistle. "We did it! We won the Championship!" yelled Pinkie.
The Wonderbolts hug each other as Spitfire looks at Taichi that walks slowly towards the changing room. 'Thanks. I was wrong about you' thinks Spitfire. Flitter and Rainbow Dash look at Taichi that sits on the bench. "You're still okay?" asked Flitter. "Just let me take my breath first," said Taichi. "Okay everyone, come on, let's celebrate at Sugarcube Corner," said Spitfire as the Wonderbolts cheer and walk towards the exit. Taichi stands up slowly and walks towards the door. Suddenly he faints and lost conscious. Flitter and Rainbow Dash rush towards Taichi. "Tai!" yelled Rainbow Dash and Flitter.
Sunset Shimmer picks up her phone. "Hey Rainbow,"greet Sunset Shimmer. The others look at Sunset Shimmer that shock. "What? Tai faint?" asked Sunset.
