The Best Wave
It was the day of the first annual Best Wave Beach Festival.
A variety of booths and carts had been set up along the beach, many selling food and or drink, others offering an assortment of souvenirs. Performers entertained the crowds, playing music, singing, dancing, juggling.
Various competitions were being held as well, many of which were open to beach goers. Among them was the main attraction, The Best Wave Surf And Turf competition, which consisted of five events, taking place both in and out of the water.
Entering this contest was Emily Moon, whom you probably know as Emily from the game show titled, May I Have A Word. Her partner in the competition was a girl named Becky Botsford, whom she had met just earlier that day. The two had quickly befriended each other and had later decided to enter the contest.
Also entering was Victoria Best, a schoolmate of Becky and part time villain who happened to be obsessed with being the best at everything. Her partner was another of Becky's schoolmates, a boy called Hunter Throbheart. She'd literally snatched him off the beach, telling him he was entering the contest as her partner, even signing both of their names to the list of participants before he could protest. Needless to say, he didn't appear terribly fond of her.
Others entered as well, but they were just nameless background characters no one really cares about.
The first event was a water game known as chicken, in which one member of each team must balance on the shoulders of their teammate, acting as the arms while their teammate functions as the legs, each team attempting to topple and or separate the other team. The last team standing being the winners.
"I'll be the legs. If you don't mind." Becky volunteered, stretching before the first event.
Being of slighter build, Emily was grateful not to be on the bottom.
"Oh… I don't mind." She replied somewhat abashedly.
Meanwhile, the other team was deciding positions as well.
"You're on the bottom." Victoria said. "Only the best should be on top. Not that I couldn't lift you if I wanted to. Being the best and all." She added.
"I'm sure." Hunter remarked dryly, not really caring at this point.
The game was soon underway, the teams gathering by the water.
This particular event was arranged in tournament format. With one team being eliminated each round, till only the top two remained.
The first match up was Team Starlight, Becky and Emily's team, versus Team Extra.
"You ready?" Becky asked.
"Sure." Emily replied, attempting to brush aside any reservations.
"Good, then climb up." Becky said, turning her back to Emily.
Emily climbed upon Becky's shoulders, finding it somewhat intimidating how easily she was lifted. She could tell that her weight represented zero challenge for Becky from the effortless way she moved. She felt a bit like a fly being carried on the back of an elephant.
"Emily, relax, I've got you." Becky said, sensing her unease.
Though Emily hadn't exactly been worried about falling, Becky's words had the desired effect, calming her teammate and reminding her that there was really no need to feel intimidated. Becky was strong, but that was no reason to feel weak. Especially when that strength was on her side.
"Thanks Becky. I feel better now." Emily said.
"Good. Now let's go!" Becky replied with a smile and a rallying cry as the match began.
They made short work of the first team, moving one step closer to wining the event. Team Victoria was the next to score a victory, also moving higher in the rankings. Both teams eventually fought their way to the top, their final match against each other.
"You ready to go knock princess Victoria over there on her royal rear?" Becky asked, ready for a fight.
"I'm ready, but I don't think she's ready for me!" Emily cheered, feeling confident.
The other team conferred as well.
"Hunter! You better not drop me when we're this close to winning!" Victoria barked.
"Of course not." Hunter remarked disinterestedly.
The match soon began and the teams engaged each other, Emily and Victoria locking hands in a battle of wills. Victoria was stronger thanks to her many athletic pursuits. But with Becky acting as an anchor, Emily wouldn't be toppled so easily. They shoved and struggled back and forth, neither gaining a clear advantage.
"You should just give up! I'm stronger than you!" Victoria said as they struggled, despite growing more exhausted by the second.
"Well you're not strong enough! And I'm not giving up!" Emily shot back, shoving Victoria to a near fall.
With effort, Victoria quickly righted herself, shoving back with an angry scowl. Emily continued to resist with all she had, refusing to fall. Growling with frustration, Victoria pressed forward, their foreheads meeting.
"You…can't…beat me…I'm….the best!" Victoria spouted as they continued to grapple.
"Well your best isn't good enough!" Emily countered, quickly regretting her words as Victoria's eyes began to glow, a wrathful sound escaping the enraged girl.
A single flash of light emerged from the eyes of Victoria, generating a concussive force which sent Emily reeling backwards, taking Becky with her. To the eyes of onlookers, it appeared as if she'd simply lost her balance and slipped, for their heads had been far too close together for others to witness the sudden flash of light.
Team Victoria was announced the winner of the first event as Becky rushed to check on Emily, who lay unpleasantly still on the surface of the water, only semiconscious.
"Emily, are you okay?" Becky asked, causing the eyes of her teammate to flutter open.
"Becky?" Emily replied, slowing regaining her senses.
"What happened Emily? Why'd you fall like that?" Becky asked, concerned.
"I…I think she hit me… with her eyes!" Emily replied, still a bit dazed and feeling confused.
"Oh…that Victoria… And I'll bet no one saw her." Becky brooded, realizing exactly what her so called rival had done.
She wanted to continue and serve Victoria a slice of humble pie just for that, but didn't wish to endanger her teammate any further. She sighed in resignation.
"Listen, Emily, if you don't feel up to it, we can…"
"I'm not quitting." Emily cut in before Becky could finish the thought. "I'll be okay by the time they start the next event."
"Emily, are you sure about this? You looked pretty bad just now." Becky said.
"Positive." Emily replied.
"Alright, but we'll need to be more careful from now on." Becky reluctantly agreed.
Disclaimer: I don't own Wordgirl. I don't pretend to own Wordgirl. And I'm not making any money off this story.