Man Hunter

Chapter 9

"Let's go Devi" The team girls cheered, leaded by Angela. She knows Devi can do this, a piece of cake. After all, she's the best that they have.

Devi stretch out her arms and do some stretching such as touching her toe, side bends, and arm stretches. She didn't bother to look Tavius. Based on the guy's physique, he can beat Devi and Devi knows that. Even though the guy looks shy, sports is his thing. Devi tied her hair. She doesn’t want to lose on this one. Mr. Bill blow his whistle one last time and the two started running like hungry wolves in the wild. The race ended so fast just like a blink of an eye. The people in the gymnasium are so quiet even their teacher. His assistant went to him and showed him their recorded time.

"Okay. . . that was so fast ha ha ha! So, the time of the winner is only 4.50 seconds and the other one is 4.49 seconds. Woo! That's really close. . . so who do you think is our winner?"

The two teams cheered for their bets. The whole place is getting louder and louder. Tavius and Devi's names is all you can hear from the gymnasium like a fans cheering for their idol. Mr. Bill spread his arms, signals them to stop.

"Drum roll please!" Mr. Bill said and drum his hands on the air. "Our winner is. . . Tavius! Congrats everyone! Off to the next test!" Mr. Bill announced and went to the other side of the gymnasium along with his assistants.

The team boys cheered happily and chant Tavius' names. They have already advantage to this test, one point for them thanks to Tavius. The girls pat Devi's shoulders and congratulate her. Devi response with a smile and sat down. She thought, she could beat that crap. . . She smiled; the newbie has something but she's not interested. She's more like annoyed to him.

"Gosh! I didn't know Tavius is the brother of Flash." Angela said. The two girls laughed at her reaction.

"I hope we don't lose to them." Anne said in a worried tone. Devi laughs in response. "Of course, we don't." Devi is confident to the next test. Most of the girls in the class 1-A are either a dancer or a gymnast. This is a good thing for the next test.

"How can you say so, dumb head? Angela asked with a questioned look. Devi got up, "You'll see. . ."

The class went to the other side of the gym. They saw two hexagons lying on the floor. "Next one is the hexagon test. Ever heard of it?" Some of them nod, the boys have no idea about it and Devi is smiling from ear to ear.

"This test is about agility. How fast can you shift from one direction to another? Get to your positions! Diane and Darwin!" Mr. Bill shout and went to the center. Diane Castro is a dancer. She can dance almost to any genre. Darwin is together with Charles on the track. He's specialty is the throwing event which is the javelin.

Both teams are cheering loudly. Diane winked at Devi. Shifting from other direction huh? I bet dancers are not doing this. . . Not a little.

Mr. Bill blew his whistle for the nth time and the two started to jump. To finish the test, they will jump with both legs on one line then back to the middle and then to the next line. They must complete three revolutions in both clockwise and counterclockwise rotation.

Darwin is seen biting his lip. His body structure is not fit for jumping many times and changing its direction. Meanwhile, Diane is doing smoothly as if the activity is very easy. She sway her hips with matching hand gestures as if she is dancing to an invisible tune. Her team was really happy and cheering nonstop. Devi is smiling, the smile of a champ. This test is for them, a sure ball.

Diane finishes it with a smile and raises her hands with glee. The girls cheer her up while clapping and shouting her name. Devi has her arms crossed and smiling proudly. Its their time to shine.

"Girls are on fire this time ha ha! Sorry boys. . . Next we have Sarah Smith and Carlo Rodriguez!"

The Smith twins are known for their gymnast skills. They even competed in international events such as the Sea Games. Sarah do a cartwheel going to her position. Her members applaud her.

"Ah! The Smith twin eh? Ha ha ha! Good luck boys!" Mr. Bill said. There’re no way guys will win this test. Their teacher blows his whistle and the test begins. In the first half of it, Sarah is teasing Carlo by doing the jumps slowly. After she warmed up, she started doing it faster and faster until she finishes the last jump. When Sarah finished, Carlo smiled and started doing it as fast as he can. He finished it with a smile and rubbing his head.

The hexagon test is now over. A good one point for the girls. Everybody wants to be exempted for their upcoming quiz. . . every student dream. "This class is competitive huh? 1 all for both teams. . . Next we have, the stork stand test. It's a test about balance while moving. . ." Mr. Bill smiled to his class and started to remove his shoes, leaving him barefooted. After that, he puts his arms on his toned waist. He put his right leg to his left knee, for it to flex. Lastly, he tips his right toe. The students have 'wow' reactions on their faces. This is a hard test actually, but Mr. Valdez is doing it effortlessly. His assistant is announcing his time and it’s been 60 seconds. He is barely moving at all and smiling. When Mr. Bill hear that, he stopped and smiled at everyone. He stopped because if he continues it might be continuous. He's not a Physical Education teacher for no reason. "That is the stork stand test. . . Anyone can beat that?" He said challenging his students.

"Shane Smith and Dwayne Baldwin! Your turn!" Shane, Sarah, and Dwayne are on the same gymnast class. Balance and flexibility is their strength. The stork stand test is their everyday workout. The two looked at each other and smiled. . . May the best gymnast wins. Shane does a little stretching like side bends and touching her toe to make sure she doesn't cramp. Dwayne do some jumping jacks. They are already barefooted. They place their hands on their hips, put their right leg on their left knee, and tiptoed their left leg. The two didn't show any uncertain moves. They do it with a calm aura. It’s been 30 seconds and you can see them like phones vibrating. No one wants to lose because of the sake of their team. 40 seconds had passed and Dwayne is seemed exhausted but still trying to maintain his position. Shane on the other hand is beautifully still. They are both sweaty, the temperature in the gymnasium is getting higher. Dwayne couldn't stand the hotness of the room and he can't to lose to Shane or his dignity will be smashed. Shane tries her best to keep her composure. He prays that Dwayne will let him win, just this once. All the thoughts running on Dwayne's head and the unwanted sensation in the room. He unintentionally put down his arms and step his right foot to the ground. He seems like he forgot the test and shocked at what he did. The girls again applaud for their victory.

"Yeeyyyyyy!" The girls shouted. Dwayne looked at his team and smiled awkwardly to them while lifting his shoulders up, showing that it is not his fault. The boys replied with an angry reaction on their faces. He's their hope that turn into their downfall and they couldn't do anything about it.

"As clear as the sea. . . Smith twins are making their way to the top! Sorry young men, another point for the girls!" Mr. Bill happily announced. He really likes the girl winning this test, so he can make the boys suffer.

Devi is in the corner sat down in the bleacher’s arms and legs crosses. She can't wait to be exempted and eat her favorite dessert. . .