Black Rose

Ch.30 OP: Canada Games

Everyone sat down at the round table as Bentley started giving another slideshow. "The Lumberjack Games are upon us." He said. "Now, despite Murray's study of the log chopping guide, none of us are skilled enough to beat Jean Bison at his own game. So, though it pains me to say it, we'll have to cheat."

"I've said once before, I'll say it again, I like this idea already." Sly smirked, Rae, of course, playfully swatting him on the arm.

Bentley just sighed, though at least someone was having fun with this, so he couldn't complain too much as he continued. "Murray, you'll participate in the Power Log Chopping competition. Get us a good score and then let Bison up for his turn. While he's chopping, I'll sneak the eagle egg into his trousers and the protective parent should "disturb" his axe swings. Now, Sly, because Rae isn't competing and given your ascension skills, I've signed you up for the Ice Wall Climb. We'll keep Bison from beating your score by pulling him off the wall with some nearby grappling lines. Rae, I'll need you for this one, but just make sure Bison doesn't see you once he's been pulled off that ice wall."

"Pull him off the wall and don't be seen, I got it." She nodded.

"And finally, I'll represent our team in the Log Rolling competition. With my knowledge of rotational mechanics, we're sure to get a stupendous score. Sly, you'll be in charge of greasing Bison's logs so he'll have no chance of beating it. If you guys are ready, I say we head out and show these meathead lumberjacks what we're made of!"

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The gang exited the Safe House, ready to compete in these games that they were about to cheat at. "Okay, guys, let's head down there and win those talons from Jean Bison! Sly, try to keep a low profile when we get close; we don't want him to recognize you. And Rae, make sure you hang back so Bison doesn't notice you or think you're competing."

"Roger that." The two said before heading off.

The three boys went first, Rae making sure to stay behind so Bison wouldn't notice her, sticking to hiding around corners. When the gang approached Bison, Bentley spoke up, altering his voice so they wouldn't get recognized. "Excuse me, sir." He spoke up, trying to deepen his voice to sound tougher. "We humble lumberjacks would like to participate in your lumberjack games."

"Think you got what it takes to win the Clockwerk Talons, eh? Well, I'm sure enough gonna let ya play, so long as you pay the entry fee."

"Much obliged, partner. We'll, uhh, just take our positions for the competition."

"Enjoy the moment while ya still think ya got a chance. It's as close to winning as you'll ever get!" Bison said in a cocky tone before Murray went up for the first event. "This year's first event will be a power chopping contest -- not like anyone's ever gonna beat my record -- but, let 'im try."

Murray spun the axe in his hand before hammering it down on the log several times as hard as he could, breaking through in almost record time. This caused him to get a score of all 10's, which the gang was proud of. Jean, on the other hand, seemed a little annoyed, but pretended to sound impressed. "Not bad, hippo, but watch and learn as I destroy that log without even breakin' a sweat!"

The pink hippo just grinned, spinning the axe again before perching it on his shoulder. "Nice work on getting us a good score, Murray." Sly said. "But it looks like you're up, Bentley. Plant that eagle egg on Bison and the angry eagle parent should swoop in and throw off his axe timing."

The turtle nodded as he took the egg and made his way over to Bison, making sure to avoid the eagles along the way. He carefully got on the moving ice blocks as not to drop or break the egg, and when he finally made it over to the oversized yak, Bentley placed the egg down before dashing away. Jean was just about to go for another swing when the eagle gave a loud screech, swooping down. He dropped his axe and ducked down, the judges giving him all zeros, which didn't sit too well with him.