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Your heart begins to beat five times faster when you hear the cheering of the crowd, and it affects Silvertwister, as well. His speed picks up as the thought of finishing and coming in first place appears in both of your minds at once.

"We did it!" you tell him, rounding a corner and seeing the last stretch back towards the stadium. Your first race, and you won. You'll be showered with applause and the crowd's admiration. Silvertwister will fly into the sky as firecrackers go off behind you, everyone staring at you with eyes wide. The other racing stables will beg for you to change your mind and sign with them.

You're taking in the sight of the approaching stadium when a blurry figure comes up on your right.

It all happens so fast.

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One moment, you're running towards the finish line, comfortably in first place. The next, you receive an aggressive push and Silvertwister is coming face to face with a rock wall—one which serves no other purpose than to section off part of the track. As he hits the wall, you feel your body being launched into the air. You slide across the ground, earning a few more scrapes, bruises, and dirt all over yourself.

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You take a deep breath and begin to carefully move your limbs; your side hurts, thanks to your epic slide and the harsh impact you had with the ground.

You hear the sound of wings beating and heavy steps pounding the ground, but your headache keeps you from seeing anything. You finally open your eyes and rise to your feet. Your legs ache, but you keep reminding yourself that it could've been worse.

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