Rings: 001 [Action, Accidental Video]

[itdoesntmatter]

[So, Luceti. All's quiet this cold afternoon in the village and in the forest, right?

Well, it probably isn't anymore. In the forest, trees can be seen being bent and the leafless branches sway as something blasts by at high speed. Those with sharp eyes can catch a blue streak dashing along the ground, wind wrapping around it at its point, looking almost like a comet. A comet that leaps over every obstruction in its path without hesitation, and even bounces from tree to tree to clear any gaps... until it comes across one of the streams.

The blue blur doesn't hesitate, and instead begins following the river downstream, running along its surface, sending water flying back behind it in a wave... until it finds its way into the village.

Here the streak slows down enough that the wind surrounding it dissipates. Sonic takes his run through the village slower so he doesn't hit anyone, but he does take needlessly roundabout paths, bounding along the roofs of houses, off the sides of community buildings and along the tops of lamp posts until he makes it into the square. Here he finally stops, kicking up a large cloud of dust as he does so.

He pauses and takes a look around the square, his journal under his arm, unaware it started recording. With a casual scratch of his head, he then shakes his head, his blue quills gently swaying as he does so.]

Yup, definitely looks like I'm not in Kansas anymore. [He shrugs, then runs a finger along one of his wings, somewhat annoyed.] Not that I was there to begin with.

[Sonic then turns to anyone else in the square.]

Hey! Can anyone give me directions outta "Now-I-Have-Wings Land?" Can't really say I'm a fan...

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[itdoesntmatter]

And I'm Sonic. Sonic the Hedgehog.

[He smirks.]

Well, you may be the fastest flier, but I doubt you're the fastest thing alive.

[wannabolt]

Oh yeah?

[She leans forward and puffs out her chest.]

Well, that's where you're wrong!

[Nopony and nobody is gonna steal her title as Luceti's fastest. No way!]

[itdoesntmatter]

[Sonic leans forward and points his thumb back at himself.]

Am I? Name the rules, and we'll see who has the game to back it up!

[wannabolt]

How about a mad dash...

[She flies a bit higher for a moment, and... yep!

With a destination in sight, she hovers back down.]

All the way to the beach! No teleporters. If we're gonna race, we're doing it the long way.

[Which really isn't that long, all things considered.]

You up for it, or are you all talk and no play?

[itdoesntmatter]

You say that like I need a teleporter to get somewhere fast.

[He watched the way Dash was looking. Beach, huh? Must've been in that direction, and no matter what was in the way, he could get there.

Nonchalantly, he briefly stretches out his legs.]

Oh ho, I'm up for it. Just don't get upset when I beat ya there.

[wannabolt]

Yeah right.

[Two can play at this game, spiky. Dash stretches out in the air, looking as smug as ever.]

I hate to break it to you, but you'll be the one in second place once I'm through with you!

[itdoesntmatter]

We'll see about that. How about we just let our legs do the talking now? I'm gettin' bored with waiting.

[And Sonic crouches down into a runner's starting position. He doesn't even need starting blocks.]

[wannabolt]

You're on!

[She'll ready herself as well, even if she'll be winging it. Heh.]

3... 2... 1...

[Let's do this thing!]

[itdoesntmatter]

Go!!

[And Sonic's off like a rocket, wind wrapping around him in a blue blur. He definitely wasn't bluffing about not being in a hurry before... because damn, he can move.

Better be fast off the line, Dash!]

[wannabolt]

[Oh, no worries there! Dash was built for speed, and as soon as Sonic takes off, she'll be zooming up above at an incredible speed, leaving a streak of rainbow in her wake.

She's not used to racing someone this speedy, so she'll be giving it her all. After all, her pride's at stake!]

[itdoesntmatter]

[Sonic glances over at Dash, who's keeping pace with him. There's a smirk that crosses his lips. Finally, someone who was half-decent at keeping up with him that didn't need rocket skates.

The smirk fades after a moment as Sonic focuses on his speed, quick-stepping out of the way of incoming trees and obstacles like it's not even a concern.]

[wannabolt]

[Oh, so he's fast and he knows a few tricks. Not too shabby.

Dash has a similar maneuver, swerving between the trees with ease. She's practiced enough stunts in Luceti to know her way around. While that might be useful, however, she's still up against one tough contender.]

[itdoesntmatter]

[More than a few tricks. Sonic bounds over rocks with his spin jump and air boost, jumping between the trunks of trees to keep his speed when the terrain gets unsuited for straight line running. Despite not having Dash's advantage of flight, it's not slowing him down, and he's actually quite enjoying himself.

It doesn't take long for them to cross into the mountains, either...]

[wannabolt]

[Whoa. He can do all that without wings? That's... actually really cool, but she doesn't have time to stop and watch him show off.

Once they reach the mountains, she'll be keeping her eyes peeled for any obstacles, swerving and looping out of the way. At least the terrain provides a pretty intense track compared to the forest trees.]

[itdoesntmatter]

[It is intense, and in fact their path takes them through some pretty ugly terrain. But with the agility both of them possess, they no doubt make traversing it look effortless.

That is, until a sheer cliff comes up on the horizon. Dash should have no trouble flying over it by simply ascending, but it looks like Sonic might have more trouble.

...Except he doesn't. The blue hedgehog simply runs right up the cliff face, defying gravity and zooms along without losing speed.]

[wannabolt]

[...Dang. He's good. Almost too good, but like Dash needs to worry about running up cliffs. Instead, she rockets up and over, thanks to her wings.

Still, it's a neat trick he pulled off. She'll give him that much.]

[itdoesntmatter]

[They're still neck and neck, though, and the beach is fast approaching. Sonic keeps pushing himself with everything he has, but he's finding his speed severely blunted, even keeping his Filial wings folded against his back.

He can't quite put his finger on why he can't go top speed, but he keeps trying to pour it on as much as he can.

Come on, final stretch, and he wants to win!]

[wannabolt]

[It's frustrating to Rainbow Dash as well. She's pushing herself at full force and is stuck at half her regular speed. If she could manage a Sonic rainboom and a win, then she'd really have bragging rights!

But as is, she just can't get past him. The best she can do is keep up, as they readily approach their destination. Darn it!]

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[itdoesntmatter]

[Almost.... there...

Can he manage to inch ahead before the end? Letting out a grunt he pushes as hard as he can...

But to no avail, as they both crest the sands of the beach, they manage to do so at the same time.]

[itdoesntmatter]

[Just before they hit the watery shoreline, Sonic skids to a halt, kicking up a huge storm of sand that wafts out into the water.]

...Huh. I think we just... tied.

[wannabolt]

[Zzzooo--- SKIIIIID. Well, she would be skidding if she was on the ground, but Dash comes to an immediate halt, glancing over at Sonic, then at the horizon, and back again.]

Yeah, well...

[...Yep. She tied. While it's certainly a step above losing, she was so looking forward to the bragging rights that come with a smooth victory.

Huff. Does that mean she's gonna have to share the title of "fastest"?]

You didn't beat me. Betcha just lucked out this time.

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[itdoesntmatter]

That wasn't luck, sister. That was all Sonic.

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[itdoesntmatter]

Though, seriously. And, I don't want to sound like a jerk or anything but...

Is there something with this place that messes with super speed? I felt like I was only going half as fast as I normally would, even though I was going one-hundred percent.

[wannabolt]

[Well, at least he's not being too big of a jerk about it. Dash nods, heaving a sigh as she slowly lands and digs one hoof into the sand.]

It's not just you. This place messed with my speed, too.

I mean, if I was going my real speed, I'd be pulling off Sonic Rainbooms in a heartbeat!

[itdoesntmatter]

[Sonic brushes a hand back over his brow, causing his quills to bounce a bit.]

Well, at least that means it was still a fair race. Wouldn't have been cool if one of us had a real disadvantage.

And I may not make... rainbooms, [Whatever the heck those are...] but I make sound look slow when I'm really going.