10 The Big Race

CHAPTER 10

The Big Race "Hear ye! Hear ye! It's time for the tournament to begin!" shouted a herald to signal the start of the games. Then the dragons of Crestwood—red, green, purple, blue, and bronze—roared. The crowd looked up as the dragons flapped overhead in a V formation. Ruskin led the way. The dragons swooped into loops, rolls, and spins—all in unison. They even flew upside down in formation. Then the dragons shot straight up and fanned out like the petals of a flower. The crowd whooped and cheered.

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"Go, Ruskin!" cried Lucas. "Bravo!" shouted the king. Then the horns sounded again. The individual jousting began. The Knight of Thornwood and the Knight of Briarwood paraded into the arena in bulky shining armor. They held their shields proudly.

Sir Hugh had a lion on his shield. Sir Alwin wore a bear on his. The crowd hushed as the knights took their places at opposite ends of the arena. The horses tossed their heads and stamped the ground. The knights sat stock-still on their steeds. They pointed their lances and peered at each other through the slits in their helmets.

Suddenly the horses charged toward each other. The knights gripped their lances. Hooves thundered across the arena. Lucas braced for the impact. Then—whack! —wood splintered everywhere as Sir Hugh slammed his opponent's shield with his lance. Sir Alwin hit the ground with a clatter. Lucas jumped to his feet and cheered with the crowd.