New Girl On The Block [Open]

"Aye," said Ashlen with a smile as the boots did look good on Blossom. "Yeh know, yeh may be a newcomer to this federation, but I believe yeh'll start off in style!" She would like to see how Blossom is comfortable with the boots as she added, "So, yeh want me to show you how to do that somersault, eh?"

Blossom tried the boots on, lacing them up nice and tight - wasn't exactly something she was used to, so it took a little doing with the string, but after a moment she gets them on just fine and tries them out, walking around a bit and hopping on her toes to get a feel for them.

"Yeah, that was pretty neat - I think I'll need a little time to wind down from the match first, though, so I can try it out right."

"OK," said Ashlen nodding her head in understanding. "Want me to take yeh home then? Or mayhaps I can...treat yeh out for ice cream? It's a common thing with my friends that we treat our opponents like our friends for a job well done." It may sound strange, but it's Ashlen and her friends' way to show that they want to be seen as allies rather than enemies.

"I could toooootally smash a waffle cone!" She nods, hopping up on her new shoes and toss the leg warmers over her shoulder."...they do have waffle cones here, right?"

"Aye! They sure do, lass! Come with me and I'll show yeh the way there." Ashlen would fix up her leprechaun hat before motioning for Blossom to follow her. She would immediately lead her from the gym to the ice cream shop which was at least a block away.

Blossom follows after her, trodding along in her new, toe-stomping-impervious, boots. They would take some getting used to, but then, that's what this was all about - getting used to new things. New experiences. New opponents. A new country. She was adapting, learning, and she'd just taken a big step down that road - with many more to come.

And now, she has a new friend and ally that will join her on the road. The Irish girl may be a but hyperactive and crazy, but she is willing to help out this newcomer and go far in this league. Although this meeting and spar was only the start, next time may be a different story...

THE END...until next time