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After a few tests of strength, endurance, and teamwork, Jamie felt like she was going to die. Chasing after chickens was the last thing she was expecting to do today and she didn't even catch one. Not to mention the strength test where they had to squat with a a small bolder in their hands. If Sensei Barnes didn't have a decision, Jamie was sure she was just going to give up her spot.
"Congratulations." Sensei Barnes says from the sparring deck, "You didn't die. Still, half of you wouldn't last one match at the Sekai Taikai. To the 14 who might, join me up here when I call your name. Hawk."
The teens clap as Hawk steps onto the deck with Barnes, "Robby. Miguel. Sam. Tory. Jamie."
Jamie smiles as she steps onto the deck and stands beside Tory. Barnes looks out to the teens, "Muscles."
"What?"
"Yeah, you." Sensei Barnes says pointing to Mitch
"I have a new nickname?"
"Get up here."
"I have a new nickname!" He says before walking up to stand beside Jamie. He turns to Jamie and Tory holding his hand out, "What's up, ladies? Name's Muscles. Nice to meet you."
Jamie and Tory stay facing front, but Jamie can't help the way her face scrunches up. Mitch pulls his hand away, "Okay."
"Kenny." Barnes says as the boy steps up onto the platform, "Kenny, good job. No one ever catches the chicken."
Kenny nods as Barnes continues, "Nate. Chris."
"Only four left." Devon whispers to Demetri
"I'm a goner."
"Demetri." Barnes calls out. Demetri's eyes widen before he steps up, "Priscilla."
The teens clap as Priscilla steps up. Her eyes catch Jamie's as she turns. Jamie's jaw clenches before she looks away. Barnes groans as he puts his book away, "Oh, right. Devon. And the last name. Anthony."
"Yes!" Daniel cheers
"Congratulations, top 14. Meet me back here tomorrow for round two. To the rest of you, you're out. Better luck next time." He says before turning to Sam, Tory, and Jamie, "You three. Fierce. Keep it up."
Sam turns to Tory and gives her a high five as everyone steps down. Jamie turns as Miguel walks up with a big smile, "You did it."
"So, did you." Jamie chuckles, "You're definitely making it in the top eight."
"And so are you." Miguel says as if it were obvious, "What are you doing tonight?"
"Dinner with my dad." She sighs, "But I can definitely skip out."
"You're not skipping out." Miguel smiles, "I don't need your mom to hate me."
Jamie groans, "I'm gonna die sitting there for hours acting like I want to be there."
