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Here's The Pitch. Stripetail lashes it down the first-base line , this game is tied!' A Roar came from the crowd as Stripetail Reached Second.  "Constance had this game in the bag, but StRipetail Has Fought back to even it up.  CoNStance Delivers, The StRipetail pulls it down the left-field line, this ball is GONE! He Leads for the firdst time since the first inning! It's 9-7!  STripetail Grounded out to end the inning. but he reacieved a loud roar from the fans. "He is just six outs away from putting Eva in the Bracket Semis!"
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"Come on" Wayne thought as he watched "You can pull it through!" Wayne thought still has he watched it progress with the next pitch


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ConStance Did Not threaten in her inning.
"we come to the 9th inning. Here's the Pitch STripetail launches this one to the upper deck it's 10-7!My Goodness did he hit the ball a long way! that had to be close to 450 feet1 That was a big insurance tun, Stripetail Got There. Constance now needs 3 runs to tie and 4 to win." StRipetail Lined To First. 1 out. He Poped out to center Two Out. ' Here The Pitch ' This One is ripped to center it's 11-7!" StRipetail pumped his fist as he rounded the bases.  He StRuck out to finish his inning. "Stripetail adds two huge runs, and now leads 11-7. Constance is down to her last 3 Outs!" constance walked off the field dejected.
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'"JuSt 3 Moreb outs!" Tircai said Happily
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Stripetail Delibvers1 Strkike!
_ StRipetail Caufght the ball, and wound up. and threw a fastball which raced over the edge of the plate "Strike 2!" He Threw a curveball Constance swung way too early  "Strike 3 you're out!" Called the umpire. "
 Stripetail's next pitch was a curve. It doubled off the wall in left. Stripetail next pitch hit her in the side, puuting another runner on. She lined the next pitch for a single, loading the bases.
"Constance has loaded  the bases! The Tying run is coming to the plate. Stripetail Pitched a fastball which humg over the plate. "Constance hit this pitch deep to left. Stripetail runs back, at the warning track, to the wall, he leaps."StRipetail leaped nearly over the wall and reached for the ball. It Settled in the webbing of his glove, half the ball showing. 'HE CAUGHT IT! Two away!  Stripetail Climbed down from the wall. Constance had scored a run on the play cutting it tio 11-8. Stripetail threw the ball in. There were now 2 on, and Constance still had a chance to tie.
 HeRe's the Pitch Constance lines it into the corner, that will bring in two runs! She;'s hgoing for third, she'll going to make it easily, no, they're waving her in! She's trying to tie it! There's going to be a play at the plate! The Stripetail in left field uncorked a beautiful throw the ball landed right in the mitt of the Stripetail playing Catcher, who turned as Constance made her slide. He Blocked the plate forcing her to slide around him, he reached out with the ball and brushed her right leg. The Umpire got out of the way and looked at the play, then yelled 'You;re out!" Constance collasped on the ground, in utter shock. "StRipetail WINS!" eva advances to the Bracket F Semifinals!" A Huige Roar erupted as C_StRipetail leaped into the air, tears running down his face.
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Eva runs up to Stripetail and hugs him "Thank you again!" She said with joy.

Wayne stood up with a smile "Now that was close. well done!" Wayne clapped his claws with a smile.


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YoU're Welcome' stripetail said happily. "You're the top seed left in the Bracket Eva. Constance was the #1 seed. " "Eva will play iris in the bracket SeEmifinals tommorow!" A Voice came over the loudspeakers.
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"Wonder who I will be facing tomorrow?" Wayne whispers to himself. "I know I've freaked out the last in the section of remainning Wizards" Wayne whispered to himself some more.


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C-Stripetail and Eva walked up to Dirah Tircai and Wayne.. "Eva's into Round 6. There are only 32 players left in the tournament"
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That means there are only 32 left in the male bracket too' Dirah said. "WHat Round did you reach last year Eva? Was It this round or next?"
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I think it was this round I reached last year but I heard that many in the male bracket is fearing to face Wayne in the up comming rounds many trying to get their matches with others not even go near Wayne in the next dual" Eva said looking at Wayne

"Yeah I know... don't know why they doing it... I only want a dual that we all enjoy not the other freaking out cause I am a Dragon Lord now" Wayne said with a mutter


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"Well They Don't have a choice in the matter' Came A Strong voice behind them. it Was Stripetail. "They will play the opponent they've drawn. Yoiou're going to play a weasel named Roger next Wayne. You'll be on the Ice Arena again, field 9." And Eva made the seventh Round last year, she lost in the bracket C finals to Elvira, who was Eliminated by Alicia earlier today. Yes, Eva, Your friend Alicia is still in the Tournament. Youre match with Iris will take place in the Sky Arena, and no there will not be a maze."
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"Alright I hope it will be a good match" Wayne said to Stripetail.

Eva smiles "The Sky Arena... that is a nice place to be at" Eva said


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It Should Be. Weasels usually don't freak out." STripetail replied to Wayneand the he turned to Eva. "The Sky Arena gives advantages to flying creatures, like dragons for example. Iris is only a fifth year, so you'll be dueling with 5000 life points Eva. Roger is an eigth year, so you'll get 8000 points Wayne"
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I Hope you don't havve to call on me again tommorow " c=Stripetail cracked. "I'm worn out from all the dueling today.
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 Umm Stripetail.. are we Stronger than you now?' Dirah asked, out of the blue. "Because, well, we're A Dragon Lord and lady now, and I 'm feeling a lot stronger than I Used too. Wayne's feeling the same surge, I'm sure" StRipetail looked at her and paused. "That's a difficult question Dirah to answer. I would not say that you two are STRONGER than me, but rather Your powers are DIFFERENT from mine. And remember what happened the last time a Dragon Lord faced off against a Wizzin. The Wizzin came out the victor. But I'm not going to fight you like Mertavius did your Predecessor.Do You ask because you are curious?"
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Orb appears "The Wizzin Mertavius won 1 million years ago cause the Dragon Lord let him... it was the only way to protect Dinoton. He used all the power he had at the captail of Dinoton stands today to wipe the mind of Mertavius of Dinoton and where it is... he knew that he and Mertavius could of fought forever but he didn't want the world or its dinotons hurt... he summoned everything he had to blast Mertavius away from the planet and clear the memiors of the battle on this planet and where it was..." Orb said to Stripetail

"If you wish to challenge the details i said go to the Temple and go in Chamber of Beginnings. the facts is written on the walls all over from the start of the fight to the end" Orb said to Stripetail moving around them "Other then that good luck Dragon Lord... and sorry for listening in to you but when it comes to facts of the past I must pop in and speak up to straighten it out"


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"no I will not challenge the Details Orb, I accept what you say as being correct. ' Stripetail replied. 'I Believe that Wayne and Dirah are now more or less on a equal footing with me, strength-wise. But Do not apologize for butting in. You were merely doing your job. Even an old squirrell like me needs to be corrected every now and then"
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Thank you for clearing that up Orb' Dirah said kindly. "Thank you for your support .
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"I sever to keep the Temple past in check and help out with information that is needed" Orb said to them moving around "I will now return" Orb said then vanishes.

Dinoton came over to the group "My Lord and Lady... would you and your friends like to come to the Cafe in Rest City?" he asked.


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"Forgive me, my Friends but I have other duels to Supervise"Stripetail said, 'Otherwise I wiould join you" He Walked away towards the station.
_ "Thank you" Dirajh said to the Dinoton "we'll be glad to come"
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"Please follow me... there is a train waiting at Port alpha" Dinoton said to them and lead them to it.

"Now that a hyper train..." Eva said "That the Class ZX..."

"Yes... this train was sent to take you all to the cafe" Dinoton said with a smile

"Thanks" Wayne said to him.

They get on and the little blue dragon titan saw the chairs in there looking so nice and soft looking. The rest sits down as the train start to move to Rest City.


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Thgese are nice" Tircai said, squeezing into a chair.
 "is there anyone waiting fior us?" Dirah asked the Dinoton. "Yes, mam. Mr RipRap and Mr. Sten are waiting for the Train to arrive"
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