Sixteen
[Last time on All Time High...]
"K-Kelly? Is that you?" questioned Persephone.
"Of all the people to see, I get my own dimwitted sister. Yeah, it's me. Our dumb parents couldn't tell the difference between schools to send me to so they dumped me at Higher Raise Academy. I thought I was rid of such unsightliness, but instead we're supposed to eat more for our future. They don't even have a gymnasium. It's like School for Laziness or something. Gross with a capital G!" frowned Kelly.
"May I have your attention please? Will both teams prepare for the first round?" announced David.
"This is it. I hope I can hold my own for my team," thought Persephone.
"Players, take your places! On your mark, get set, GO!" announced David before the players set to work.
"Our Persephone is looking sharp for her first round of the event. Kelly will see just how tough she can be," stated Mrs. Weighs.
"Well Kelly is no slouch either. She was a student here last year after all," noted Courtney.
"This is looking to be a close race, especially between Team Cookie Dough and Team Weighs. Those two are looking like they've done this for years," remarked David.
"Persephone seems to be getting the upper hand," noted Mrs. Weighs.
"Might be just the angle. I'd think Kelly would have more energy for events like this given how fired up she was at the start," corrected Courtney.
"Time is running out and our champ from Team Cookie Dough is moving towards the outer circle. If she completely exits the ring, Team Weighs will win," called David as everyone puts in more effort.
"Go, Persephone go!" cheered Mrs. Weighs.
"She's really doing it. I've never seen a newbie do this well in round one. I'd thought there'd be a lot of nervousness going around," commended Courtney.
"That's it for round 1. Let's look at the results. Several teams are out of the circle so their opponents get the point! A fine performance to kick off the official event," announced David.
"Glad that's over," sighed Persephone.
"You were just lucky I used my energy up in the practice round. Otherwise, you wouldn't have lasted until the end," muttered Kelly.
"That's our Persephone. She often lacks confidence, but Kelly was the right opponent where she could take advantage of and win," stated Mrs. Weighs.
"We'll have the start of round 2 shortly, ladies and gentlemen so take a 10 minute break," shouted David.
"I hope whomever is next can pick up where I left off," thought Persephone.
TO BE CONTINUED...
