Star Wars - Destiny of the Jedi

'Begin the Race'

Back in Mos Espa Grand Arena, wild cheers filled the arena as the stadium was now filled with people getting ready for the race. On the tracks across from the grandstands a line of pod racers were being pulled by the racers and their crew members.

In the announcers boot sat a two-headed Troig, and since both heads acted as separate beings, the red one was named Fode and the green one was named Beed. Beed was commentating in Huttese.

"That's absolutely right." Fode spoke in Basic. "And a big turnout here from all corners of the Outer Rim Territories. I see the contestants are making their way onto the starting grid.

Anakin's pod engines were being pulled by the Eopies, while R2 was pulling the cockpit, with Anakin and Kitster helping the astromech droid out, followed by Wald. They were passing by Ben Quadinaros, a member of Toong race, who's head was larger than his body. Beed continued to speak in Huttese.

"I see Ben Quadinaros from the Tund System." Fode said.

Beed spoke in Huttese, introducing Gasgano, a male Xexto with four arms, who was standing on his cockpit and bowing to the crowd. Anakin and the group passed by another racer, Teeto Pagalies, a male Veknoid with large eyes, floppy ears, short fur, pointed teeth, stubby horns and sported long tail.

"Two time winner Boles Roor."

Beed introduced Sebulba next, and as the crowd went wild, Sebulba jumped on his legs onto his podracer's cockpit, waving at the crowd and blowing kisses, while his crew was working on his podracer.

"And in the front row, nearside pole position, Mawhonic!"

Mawhonic, a male Gran with three-eyes and his goat-like snout, bowed to the cheering crowd.

"A hearty hello to Clegg Holdfast and his Voltec KT9 Wasp!"

The male Nousarian with reptilian look, as well as row of long horns and a tough looking scale, bowed to the crowd as well.

"And back again, it's the mighty Dud Bolt with that incredible racing machine, the Vulptereen 327."

The Vulptereen male with barrel-shape and a shovel-like mouth sat in his cockpit, adjusting his goggles.

"And hoping for a big win today, Ody Mandrell, with his record-setting pit droid team."

The male Er'Kit with pale bluish-gray skin sat in his cockpit, chastising his pit droids who were working on the cockpit, but when his name was said, he started waving at the crowd. The pit droids also tried to wave their arms, but ended up hitting each other, and they started arguing.

"And a late entry, young Anakin Skywalker, a local boy."

Anakin was pulling a cable connected to one of the engines so he could connect it to the cockpit, but when his name was called, he started waving his hand at the loudly cheering crowd.

"I see the flags are moving out onto the track."

Different people from each team walked in front of the pod racers, holding out the flags that also represented all of the different racers. Just then, the Eopie that had been pulling an engine let out flatulence, and Jar Jar, who had been working on the engine, covered his nose i disgust.

"Pee yousa!" Jar Jar said blubbering.

By the cockpit, Shmi and Jaden both walked to Anakin, with Shmi crouching in front of his older son, looking him right into his eyes.

"Be safe." Shmi said.

"I will, Mom. I promise." Anakin said.

"Good luck, big brother." Jaden said softly, hugging him tightly. "I'll cheer for you."