AQUA OLYMPICS
            1st Event - Introduction and Drowning Contest

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Authors Notes: Trevor Lake here, folks.  I'd like to thank you
wonderful people for taking the time to read this series.  This will
take place over 11 events, plus Closing Ceremonies and a small
surprise past the midpoint.  This idea was something I came up with
over a year ago.  See, I wanted to do an Olympics that would test
various aspects of abilities combatants would use in the fights that
you might be familiar with if you're reading this.  This will involve
Junior combatants this first time.  This was a collaboration between
myself, Robert Brown (Proforce on FF.net, one of the places where this
is being posted), and Brian Sapinski (Sonic Whammy, also here on
FF.net and elsewhere).  This project took a year to finish, and we
really like how this has turned out.  With that, please enjoy the
quick Opening Ceremonies, and the first event, the Drowning Contest.

(Trevor, Robert, and Brian will usually take turns commentating
throughout these games.  Keep this in mind.)

Trevor: "Ladies and Gentlemen, we now herald the opening of the
Aquatic Olympics with the introduction of the athletes! We have 10
people competing in 11 events, competing for medals. Without further
ado, let's introduce our competitors."

Robert:  "First off, all the way from Gummi Glen in the kingdom of
Dunwyn, let's welcome Tummi and Cubbi Gummi! Both these bears are
deceptive in their abilities, and they could each walk away with
medals in this competition."

Brian:  "From the metropolis of Duckburg, he is one of the famed
nephews of Donald Duck. It's Louie, ladies and gentlemen! Certainly a
strong contender in everyone's mind to walk away with a lot of
victories in these games."

Trevor:  "Folks, from storied Hollywood, we have the entire Chipmunks
gang, Alvin, Simon, and Theodore! Alvin is expected to do quite well
at these games, with Simon and Theodore possibly a factor in an event
or two."

Robert:  "Next, from the Clubhouse Caboose, a couple of surprising
entries in these games. Let's give a round of applause for Montgomery
and Bingo of the Get Along Gang! Now, neither of these two have much
experience to my knowledge but they can be dangerous wild cards if
underestimated."

Brian:  "Exactly right, Robert. Monty's fairly smart and has made it
out of a lot of jams in the past. And Bingo always relies on his luck
to see him through, maybe it will help him here.  Which brings us to
our final pair, the biggest wild cards of all. From Acme Acres, Tiny
Toons Buster Bunny and Plucky Duck!"

Trevor:  "Well said, Brian. Both of them can be challengers in many
events. Now that all competitors are here... it's time to get them
ready for our first event, the Drowning Contest! We'll be right back."

(Commercial Break)

Robert:  "And welcome back to the first event, the Drowning Contest.
While we wait for all our competitors to get harnessed in, how about
you explain the rules to everyone, Brian?"

Brian:  "Well, Robert, it's a very simple format. Our competitors have
been lowered into the tank, where they will simply try to hold their
breath for the longest period of time. The gold goes to the last one
still conscious on their own."

Trevor:  "Again, Brian, well said. The event has begun, folks, and
we're 30 seconds into it! Everybody's still looking ok, although some
are looking better than others. Bingo and Louie are looking right at
home, no surprises here."

Robert:  "None at all, Trevor, but it looks like Cubbi's in some
trouble already. Poor kid, he's just not big enough to have the lung
capacity needed for this event. He's trying to hang on, but I fear
he's going to be the first to go."

Brian:  "Looks that way to me as well. Matter of fact, there go the
last of his air bubbles. Cubbi is out! Meantime, over on the other
side, Theodore's starting to look a little shaky, too, I think."

Trevor:  "Quite right, quite right... I think he's about to go... yes!
Theodore just sucked it down like a vampire does blood. The first two
go out not even 10 seconds apart, folks. Let's see... looks like
Simon, Buster, and Monty are having the most trouble amongst the
living at the moment."

Robert:  "And of those three, it appears Simon may be the next to go.
Clapping his hands over his mouth doesn't seem to be helping much if
at all, just using up precious oxygen."

Brian:  "Not to mention that it puts more strain on the rest of your
body and the overall blood flow. You would think Simon knew that a
little in advance, but he's paying for it here now as... yes, he
collapses."

Trevor:  "Simon just succombed to panic, guys. Anyway, everyone,
Buster and Monty are fighting their urges to try to breathe. These two
will be the next to go, everyone, it's just who will go first. Wait...
Buster's eyes are rolling, and there he goes, folks."

Robert:  "I'm a bit surprised there. I expected Buster to crack the
top five at least. And now, looking back at the water, Monty's gone
completely motionless. Five down, and five to go."

Brian:  "And now looking at the rest of the field, so far they seem to
be holding up pretty well, no major problems for any of them yet. But
Louie and Bingo are looking incredibly strong right now, Trevor."

Trevor:  "They do, but once again, they're expected to do well in this
event, anyway, so it's hardly a surprise. Hmm... running my trained
eye over them, it looks very close... man, the two halves of the
line-up for this event seems very well defined.  To you, Robert."

Robert:  "Agreed Trevor, it's almost like the difference between
professionals and amateurs. With this break in the action, have either
of you seen any surprises thus far?"

Brian:  "I can't really think so. Perhaps Simon's panic, but most of
the ones gone are less accustomed to the environment."

Trevor:  "I thought Monty would go a little higher with his body size
and constitution.... oooh, look! Someone is finally starting to break
down in there! Alvin's in trouble, guys!"

Robert:  "Yes he is... looks like he'll be reunited with his brothers
soon enough. He's staying calm though, not making the same mistake his
brother made...but I don't think it'll make any difference."

Brian:  "Yeah he's starting to realize that this is the end. Man,
check his face out! He just does not want to quit! OH! Did you hear
those air bubbles hit the surface just now?  I could hear that pop all
the way up here! Well, needless to say, Alvin is eliminated as well."

Trevor:  "Alvin deserves a medal for effort, folks... anyway, looks
like Tummi and Plucky are battling right now... the survivor will be
in the medals. Both of them seem to know what's at stake clearly
enough. Louie and Bingo and finally starting to show the first signs
of non-normalcy as well."

Robert:  "I think it's safe to assume here that Tummi and Plucky will
be battling it out for bronze; I don't see the winner of that match
posing any trouble for the two powerhouses over there."

Brian:  "Indeed. And now Plucky's the one beginning to show a bit more
struggle. I can see the twitching become a little more evident. Can he
hold on?"

Trevor:  "No! No, he can't! Kiss the ducky goodbye, bubbles in the
sky! Now Tummi's having trouble, and...... there he goes, folks. But
you can tell by the smile on his dead ass that he's happy with getting
a bronze. Now, the last two..."

Robert:  "Uh oh, looks like Louie's losing control a little bit while
Bingo's remaining calm, cool, and collected. The duck's cheeks are
beginning to puff out in a last ditch effort to hold his breath in."

Brian:  "Bingo's actually looking over, and he's looking jazzed that
he might win this. And yes he does, there goes Louie! And Bingo wins
the first gold medal of these games!"

Trevor:  "Ladies, and gentlemen, this is no surprise at all, Bingo and
Louie were expected to take gold and silver.in this... something of an
upset in Tummi beating out Plucky for the bronze, though... and we'll
be right back for the medal ceremonies after we bring back the dead."

Robert:  "Yeah well, they'd better get Bingo out of there before we
have to revive him too. Come on guys, move it, would ya?"

Brian:  "They are, Robert, relax. There he is, ladies and gentlemen,
your first big winner in these Olympics, and is he ever pumped."

(Commercial break.  Robert starting here)

Robert:  "And welcome back to the medal ceremonies for the Drowning
Contest. In what could be considered the first upset of these games,
Tummi took the bronze. But from the way he's celebrating, you'd think
he won gold."

Brian:  "Indeed. I'm surprised he lasted as long as he did myself.
However, no one's that surprised about out the Silver mdeal winner,
Louie. You know he wanted to win this one, but he seems content with
his accomplishment"

Trevor:  "And there's no surprise with the winner either, folks. Bingo
used every bit of his natural ability in this, and was rewarded with
gold, precious gold. He is pleased as punch with his achievement."

Robert:  "And he deserves to be. He may be a beaver, and really well
adapted to these events, but I didn't give him any chance."

Brian:  "He certainly slienced his critics, that's for sure. But we'll
see how well his luck holds out later in the competition"

Trevor:  "The medals ceremony for the Drowning Contest is over, folks!
Be right back with us for the next event, Under the Ice, which
promises more excitement."

(To be continued in Under the Ice...)