Making A Comeback

*Tirea wipes her eyes then sends a few blasts at the waterbender*

Am I really that bad?

Gabe shoots a blast at the waterbender, aiming for a part of the body that isn't being shielded.

--

There are seats. "Well, you were a good teacher, and she has talent," Noct said, "Good combination."

E"I could tell from our lessons that she was talented, but I've never taught Earthbending before. Thanks for the compliment."
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{Striking at the Waterbender's weak spots, Tirea & Gabe send him back to Zone 3. The Boar-Q-Pines are looking for a quick loss if they don't get their act together, & they know it. Balls of flame begin flying at each of the Dragons, while his partner seems to be looking for an opening.}

Gabe dives out of the way of the fire ball, and sends a few blasts at the water bender, pestering him so he won't have time to find an opening.

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"It is true, you're both talented," Noct said, "You're welcome."

Mortal suddenly feels like Noct is eyeing her woman, but tries not to get too territorial over it.

"Any ideas I have are my own until we meet," Dalia said. "And if you aren't invited, take it up with any of the others. Now I'm watching this."

*Tirea also ducks away and sends more blasts at the waterbender*

{The 2 teams are deadlocked, only able to dodge & fire shots at air. But then Ven trips up the Firebender by bouncing a disc into his back!}
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<Then, for your sake, I hope you know what you're doing.>

*The indignant Firebender stands & walks out of the stadium.*
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*Roatha doesn't take his eyes off of the match.*

R"Yeah...you're all really talented...."

*Tirea moves out of the way of any attacks fired at her before sending an arc at the fire bender*

"Thanks, Roatha," Mortal said, "You're cool too."

--

Gabe takes advantage of the opening by plowing the firebender with a two fisted blast, and a kick of flame.

{These dragons are like a well-oiled machine tonight! The Firebender goes into the drink & the Dragons get the green light to advance! Ven comes flying out of the gate with a two-fisted attack, jumps, & kicks 2 more discs at the Waterbender!}
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*Roatha blushes & turns away, mumbling thanks. Then asses are kicked, & he's on the edge of his seat, watching.*

Dalia watched the game.

*Tirea also jumps and sends multiple blasts at the fire bender, then lands and kicks an arc at him*

"Damn, they're taking names tonight," Mortal said.

--

Gabe follows up on that attack with a frontal assault of a butterfly kick powered blast. She uses that momentum to launch another blast at the waterbender.

*Assuming Tirea is shooting at the WATERbender....*

{He tries his best, but he can't defend from so many attacks at once! First Round Knockout! Night's Dancing Dragons will be facing off against the White Falls Wolfbats in the finals!}
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*They stand, & cheer.*

Jumping fist pump!

--

Noct leans back in her chair, "Well, that was something."

Dalia leaned back in her chair and smiled, adjusting her glasses.

*Tirea runs to the others for a tackle hug*

<That was amazing!>

{Guess it's better luck next season for the Boar-Q-Pines. Remember, tomorrow night is the finals, & the Council Elections. Goodnight, Republic City. This is Shiro Shinobi, signing off.}

*Venezuela thanks the Spirits that she has a helmet.*

"Yeah...I did a lot better than I thought I would."
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E"Man, that was awesome!"

R"Best game I've seen all season."

E"Also the shortest."

R"Well...no, that was the Wolfbats against the Zebra Frogs."

"You did great, both of you," Gabe said with a smile, "Lets get out of here."

--

"How'd that go?" Mortal asked.

Dalia rose to her feet and stretched her arms. She noticed her father pocketing a small book as he stood up, but expected nothing else. The two of them headed for the exit.

<I'm so glad my Mom got to see that live!>

*Tirea grins and pulls her teammates towards the locker room*

R"It was over in seconds. The Wolfbats are pretty tough, despite how they look."
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*Ven gets changed.*

"I think we have a real shot tomorrow."

<I hope so!>

*Tirea does the same*

As does Gabe. "I know we're going to win," She said, "I can just feel it."

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"And... uh, who exactly do they play next?" Mortal asked.

R"...It's the finals."
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"Well, then, let's go tell the others the good news."