Dan Kuso was a skateboarding prodigy, known throughout Bayview for his incredible tricks and daring stunts. He had grown up in the neighborhood, and the local skate park was his second home. The park was nestled between the bustling streets of Bayview, a place where the sun always seemed to shine, and the locals always had a smile on their faces.
It was a warm summer day, and the park was filled with the sounds of laughter, the clacking of skateboards on concrete, and the occasional crash as someone took a spill. Dan was in his element, soaring through the air with ease, his board a natural extension of his body. He was in the middle of a particularly impressive trick when he noticed a large, black van pull up in the middle of the ramp.
Before he could react, Dan slammed into the van, his board flying out from under him. The impact sent him hurtling through the air, and he landed with a sickening thud on the pavement. The world around him spun, and as he struggled to regain his senses, he felt strong hands grab him and pull him into the van.
When he regained consciousness, Dan found himself in a dimly lit room. Surrounding him were familiar faces—Shun Kazami, Marucho Marukura, Runo Misaki, and a host of other renowned skateboarders.
'What?' Marucho said.
'Where are We?' Runo asked. 'They're the best in the world.'
'Did I,' Shun said, 'If I find out who did this they're dead.'
'Hey! You scumbags are going down now!' growled one of the masked figures.
The sound of a chainsaw roared through the room, sending shivers down their spines. Dan, Shun, Marucho, Runo, Julie, Alice, Yuya, Zuzu, Allie, Gong, Sora, Sylvio, Aura, Bob, Eric, Rodney, Mike, Chad, Wee-Man, and Eric screamed in unison.
'Did you ever think the last words you were gonna hear would be...' taunted one of the masked figures, the chainsaw inches from Sora's ear.
Suddenly, the chainsaw stopped and the masked figures revealed their identities: Bam Margera.
'What's up? Little nuggets!' exclaimed Bam.
Tony Hawk stepped forward, his voice cold and menacing. 'What happened, fellas? In case you're wondering why Bam and I invited you tonight, let us enlighten you...'
With a swift motion, Tony Hawk threw a giant torch at a sign emblazoned with the words 'World Destruction Tour.'
'World Destruction Tour!' Bam announced. 'Around the world, sick as hell, skating competition that Tony and I threw together... and you jog-offs are going to complete in!'
The skaters' faces turned ashen as they realized their fate. They had been lured into a trap, and the stakes were higher than ever before.
'We're going to take you on a ride,' Tony Hawk continued. 'A ride that will test your skills, your courage, and your will to survive.'
Bam grinned, his excitement palpable. 'We're spitting into two teams. Gong Strong will be the captain of Team Yuya.'
The room erupted in a mix of cheers and groans as the skaters assessed their new teammates. Gong Strong, a formidable force in the skateboarding world, stood tall and proud, ready to lead his team to victory.
Bam continued, 'And the captain of my team will be...Phil.'
The skaters exchanged confused glances as Bam opened the black van parked outside the room. To their surprise, Phil emerged, completely naked except for a pair of white underwear.
'Oh...Phil,' Bam muttered, quickly closing the van door.
The room erupted in laughter, breaking the tension that had been building.
'We're going global, baby!' Bam exclaimed, regaining his composure. 'Racking up some points for some bails to the wall skating.'
Tony nodded, adding, 'And some ridiculous stunts and challenges.'
Bam turned to Sora Perse, a fellow skater known for his daring tricks. 'Like that. 50 points if you make someone hose their pants.'
Sora raised an eyebrow. 'Come on, that's sweat.'
Bam shrugged. 'Wooo. And 20 bonus points if you think there's luggage in the trunk.'
Sora rolled his eyes. 'What? I just had a fruit salad, alright?'
'There's gonna be no cameras, no press, and no crossed fans,' Tony announced. 'Just us embarking on a round-the-world party. And of course, the losing team has to pay for the entire trip.'
The room erupted in cheers and laughter, as the skaters reveled in the idea of a no-holds-barred adventure. Among them were Dan Kuso, Shun Kazami, Marucho Marukura, Runo Misaki, Julie Makimoto, Alice Gehabich, Yuya Sakaki, Zuzu Boyle, Allie, Gong Strong, Sora Perse, Sylvio Sawatari, Aura Sentia, Bob Burnquist, Eric Koston, Rodney Mullen, Mike Vallely, Chad Muska, Wee-Man, and Eric Sparrow.
Tony continued, 'So if everyone's down with the program, I say it's choosing time. Yuya Sakaki, you're the Team Yuya.'
Yuya grinned, his eyes scanning the room as he mentally selected his teammates. One by one, the skaters were chosen, forming two teams: Team Yuya and Team Bam.
As the final two skaters remained, Team Yuya has selected Shun Kazami, Marucho Marukura, Runo Misaki, Julie Makimoto, Alice Gehabich, Yuya Sakaki, Zuzu Boyle, Allie, Gong Strong, Sora Perse, Sylvio Sawatari, Aura Sentia.
And Team Bam just picked Bam Margera, Bob Burnquist, Eric Koston, Rodney Mullen, Mike Vallely, Chad Muska, Wee-Man, and Eric Sparrow.
Bam Margera, another legendary skateboarder and co-organizer of the event, contemplated his choice. 'Hmmmm, do I want the noob?' he asked, gesturing towards Dan Kuso. Then, he pointed at an unknown skater.
"Or do I Want... Paulie "Wheels of Fury" Ryan! The ten year old skating mad men! No more grinding on wood chipper huh, Paulie?" Bam said.
The unknown Skater, who was soon revealed to be Paulie 'Wheels of Fury' Ryan, a foul-mouthed kid who wore a body cast and drove a high-powered wheelchair due to a previous injury.
Paulie grinned, his eyes gleaming with mischief. 'That's right, Baby!'
Yuya, growing impatient, urged Bam to make a decision. 'Come on, Bam, make up your mind.'
Paulie chimed in, 'What's there to decide?"
Dan Kuso, taken aback by the choice, protested, 'Are you Serious? You can't decide me and a kid in a bodycast!?'
"You want some of me?' Paulie said. He pulled his wheelchair into a spin and kicked Dan Kuso with his leg. 'Bring it on, BITCH!'
Dan jumped, his leg throbbing from the unexpected blow. Bam laughed, clearly impressed by Paulie's fiery attitude. 'I Like That! He's fired up, this kid's got game, I take Paulie!'
Paulie pumped his fist in the air, shouting, 'You're number one!'
Bam Margera, impressed by Paulie's fiery attitude, chose him for Team Bam. Yuya Sakaki, seeing potential in Dan, invited him to join Team Yuya.
Yuya approached Dan, offering some words of encouragement. 'Come on kid... These guys suck. You're with me!'
Bam clapped his hands together, signaling the start of the competition. 'Ladies, Let the First Annual World Destruction Tour, Begin!!'
Bam pulled the box out of black van, reveal the words; "Boston Or Bust!"
Paulie left the building said "Wooo yeah. Looks like my sister."
