Team Spirit
[Outside All Time High....]
"Class, we're going to be competing against Higher Raise Academy next week in a battle of, well sheer size. Today we will be training for that competition. You will pick a partner and face off against other teams of two and you're going to try and push the opponents out of the ring I've laid out before you. There are a few rules, though. 1. Only one player is allowed to battle one player from the other team. That means no double-teaming. 2. No sneak attacks or attempts to expose one member of a team like pulling down clothing. Let's break into sets of two and let the practice matches begin!" declared Mrs. Weighs.
"Mrs. Weighs, this sounds a lot like sumo," protested Marcus.
"Not to mention another fat exposition," muttered Rainbow.
"Yes, well every year a school is chosen by the winner of last year's competition and they chose us so unless we want to live a life of shame, we're going to participate," replied Mrs. Weighs as everyone pairs up and starts practicing.
"This is harder than it looks, grunted Persephone.
"Luckily I've got stored up energy to make them literally pushovers," thought Rainbow.
"That's it, everyone. Keep it up. Each round of the real event is 2 minutes and if no one is pushed out, they go by whichever is closest to the edge of the circle, which may require use of a measuring tape," called Mrs. Weighs.
"How's the training going?" asked Courtney.
"See for yourself. They're working hard for first-timers," answered Mrs. Weighs.
"Looks like a tough set of pairings. Glad I'm not in it or I'd be an unfair advantage to anyone with me," remarked Courtney.
"Perhaps you can serve as their coach for later in the week?" suggested Mrs. Weighs.
"Well it'll certainly get me off these two saddlebags," snickered Courtney.
"Alright, that's good for today. We'll pick this up again later in the week," announced Mrs. Weighs.
"What's Big Behind doing here? I thought she was working security while stuffing her face?" questioned Rainbow.
"I'm your coach for the competition. My sister will be in my place as the security feed has an alternate view for the competition. It's rarely used though. I'll have to switch to it for her by next week," explained Courtney.
"You sure you can stand for more than a few minutes? Looks like your fat butt is going to knock you over," sneered Rainbow.
"Don't worry, I'll be fine," assured Courtney.
"Hopefully we won't be given negative reactions by Higher Raise Academy," admitted Persephone.
"If they do, they're just jealous that we're better prepared," smiled Courtney.
