Master of Faster
He/Him
25
December 12
Goldenrod, Johto
Straight
Mauville Gym Leader
Champion
"With great speed comes great responsibility."
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Josh felt his body fling forward in Squall's cocoon saddle, the pressure of its straps against the feathery dragon's underside adding further displeasure beyond that of the scraped talons. The true danger of racing was the whiplash from sudden shifts in momentum, and that did not require a crash to invoke.
A trail of white and blue feathers whirled skyward in their wake as Josh resumed proper riding posture for the final sprint to come. He was determined to catch up to the redhead on Ao's back, and possibly even the challenger. If he couldn't, then the Badge was hers, earned fair and square. "Squall, DRAGON DANCE!" The Altaria's wings turned from white to purple once more, expecting those of the dragons around him to do so as well in sync with his mount's own.
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Way out in front, a fierce TAILWIND roared behind ARAVAN ESCHER and his CROBAT. Their form was perfect, the purple bat's four wings catching every bit of the gales. There was no catching the poison-type, the duo crossing the finish line before the competitive Vanilla Kingsley , ACE SHEEKE, and Josh Devlin rounded the final corner.
Among those three, it was anyone's race, Vanilla's ALTARIA no longer able to maintain its added speed once the INFINITY ENERGY high left it. This opened the door for the ROARING MOON and the Leader's own ALTARIA to make big moves, both of them catapulting forward in DRAGON DANCES that left the gallery gasping in awe. The paradox Pokémon's speed was intense, rocketing past the fluffy dragon and leaving her in third place.
Josh was on pace to pass the challenger as well, but he was running out of real estate! With how quickly the gap between the two bird-like dragons was closing, all eyes were on them as they crossed the finish line within a split second of one another. Only the most hardcore of ERON IUNIS' fans watched as his SALAMENCE crossed the finish line several seconds later, earning last place by a long shot.
Third place was too close to call.
[player]https://fi.zophar.net/soundfiles/nintendo-gamecube-gcn/f-zero-gx/228%20-%20Hurrah%20for%20the%20Champion%20%28Winning%20Run%29.mp3[/player] NEW THEME SONG! Hurrah for the Champion - F-ZERO GX OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACK As the two prized Altaria crossed the finish line, the victor unclear in real time, Josh unzipped his cocoon and slid off Squall's back, the Altaria letting out a trill of pride from putting on such a competitive race. He took a seat on the ground near the gallery and flipped up the visor on his helmet, every hair on the back of his neck standing on end as even the summer air felt like stepping into an air conditioned room.
It was a photo finish, the results of the race for the final podium spot under review. "Vanilla, you and your Altaria are incredible to keep up with me. This is the first time I've raced Squall, and I had so much fun. I really hope I can give this to you," he said as he held one of his Gym Badges in a closed fist ready to be dropped into the challenger's hand. "It all depends on the final results."
He drew his rival's attention to the big screen, officials reviewing the final moments to see whether there would be a new Badge holder this day. It also could not be understated how monumental ARAVAN ESCHER's new course record was. A photo of the very moment the race ended gave both of them the answer.
It was challenger Vanilla Kingsley , by less than a tenth of a second.
"For finishing ahead of me, you've earned it." He opened his hand, letting the official Badge drop into the challenger's possession. "This is the official Hoenn League Quick Badge. You and your Altaria shall be enshrined in the Gym's list of Qualified Riders as champions."
With the ceremony over, Josh led Vanilla back to the Gym's lobby. "You're welcome to use the showers in the locker room if need be. Always a pleasure seeing you, and I'm sure it won't be the last time we meet." Vanilla Kingsley ···
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