⊱ ─ Ducks vs Iceland Pt.2 ─ ⊰

"Did you all enjoy that?" Coach Bombay asked as he walked into the locker room. The team cheered in response to his question, Daisy smiled up at Charlie who was sitting next to her. "Okay. Well, so did they. They're still three points ahead and we're one period away from defeat," Bombay added making everyone sigh in defeat. "Well, if we can't beat them, we might as well keep our pride," Jesse pointed out, everyone agreed with the boy who smiled lightly. Bombay shook his head, "Jesse, that's not pride." Daisy smiled at Jesse before looking to Bombay as he looked around at his team, "Sure, when Dwayne roped that big oaf, part of me cheered." The team smiled over at the Austin boy who smiled widely.

Bombay let out a sigh, "But guys, I've been there. I know how you feel. I wanted to cream that jerk that busted my knee when I played in the Minors. And I really, really wanted to go after Stansson for that cheap shot." He paused for a moment as everyone paid full attention to him. "But my knee will heal. And if I become someone I'm not, if I sink to their level... Well, then I've lost more than my knee. Understand?" The team nodded as Bombay spoke. "We're not goons. We're not bullies. No matter what people say or do, we have to be ourselves!" Daisy was beyond proud of Gordon Bombay, he always proved himself in the end.

"You," Bombay pointed to Dean, "Who are you?"

Dean looked up at Bombay, "Dean Portman."

Bombay nodded, "From where?"

"Chicago, Illinois," Dean answered.

"You?" Bombay pointed to Guy.

Guy stood up, "Guy Germaine."

Bombay smiled, "From where?"

"Saint Paul, Minnesota." Guy answered.

Bombay pointed to Jesse, "You?"

Jesse stood up, "Jesse Hall from Minneapolis, Minnesota."

"Who are you?" Bombay asked Julie.

"Julie Gaffney from Bangor, Maine." She answered quickly.

"Luis Mendoza. Miami, Florida." Luis said standing up.

Goldberg stood next, "Greg Goldberg. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania."

"Les Averman. Brooklyn Park, Minnesota." Averman spoke next as he stood up.

Fulton stood, "Fulton Reed. Stillwater, Minnesota."

Russ stood with a smile, "Russ Tyler. South Central Los Angeles."

"Charlie Conway. Minneapolis, Minnesota." Charlie said as he stood up, smiling down at Daisy.

"Ken Wu. San Francisco, California." Ken spoke loudly.

"Daisy Jacobs. Minneapolis, Minnesota." Daisy spoke proudly as she stood up. Charlie interlocked his hand with hers.

"Connie Moreau. Minneapolis, Minnesota." Connie said from beside Guy.

Adam stood up, "Adam Banks. Edina, Minnesota."

"Dwayne Robertson. Austin, Texas." Dwayne spoke with his bright smile.

"Michelle Mckay. Duluth, Minnesota." Miss Mckay said standing up.

"And I'm Gordon Bombay. Minneapolis, Minnesota." Bombay finished off.

The team all cheered together as Bombay stood proud in front of his team. "We're Team USA, gathered from all across America and we're sticking together. You know why?" Bombay began when another voice gained everyone's attention. "Because we're Ducks," Jan spoke, "And Ducks fly together!" Daisy smiled at Charlie. "That's right, Jan!" Bombay said proudly turning to the team, "And just when you think they're about to break apart..." Team unison, "Ducks Fly Together!" Miss Mckay smiled, "And when the wind blows hard and the sky is black?" In unison, "Ducks Fly Together!".

"And when the roosters are crowing and the cows are spinning circles in the pasture?" Dwayne added making everyone hum casually before yelling in unison, "Ducks Fly Together!" Bombay smiled at his team, "And when everyone says it can't be done, Ducks fly together." Bombay smiled at Charlie and Daisy, the two of them smiled proudly at their Coach. "Now, new Ducks and old Ducks must unite under a new banner, and I thought perhaps, something like this," Jan said as he revealed the new Duck jerseys. The team cheered as they all rushed to change into their new jerseys feeling like the real Team USA Ducks and they were ready to win.

The Ducks went out onto the ice in their new in jerseys proudly with the crowd stunned momentarily before they began cheering loudly. They approached the bench and crowded together as Bombay smirked, "Quack. Quack. Quack." The team smiled at each other before joining in with their Coach, "Quack. Quack. Quack. Quack. Quack. Go Ducks!" The crowd went crazy for the return of the Ducks. The third period began with Daisy taking the face-off against Gunnar Stahl, she won the puck and passed it to Averman before shoving the Iceland player down. Averman passed the puck to Connie, who passed to Ken, who passed to Guy who managed to skate side by side with Daisy before passing her the puck. And with quick moves, Daisy shot the puck straight into the net.

Everyone cheered as Guy hugged Daisy, "Let's do this!" Daisy pointed to Bombay and Charlie before getting back into the game. Iceland got the puck and shot it, not that it mattered as Goldberg saved it. Averman got the puck and went up the middle, the puck was taken from him leading to Iceland scoring another point. 5-2. "Charlie, What's the play here?" Daisy questioned the boy as he showed them his idea. "This isn't the NBA," Jesse added looking up at the team captain. "But it's the perfect teamwork play!" Charlie told them with his usual cheery smile. Daisy nodded, "Let's do it then!"

Dean got the puck and passed it off to Adam, Adam sailed it back down to Dwayne. "Now cowboy!" Charlie yelled from the bench. "Alley-oop boys!" Dwayne said and shot the puck up in the air going into the net and scoring the Ducks another point. The Ducks had the puck again, Guy passed it to Luis who flew down the center ice. "You got this, Luis!" Daisy cheered above everyone. Luis was on a breakaway into Iceland's goal when he finally managed to stop, stunning everyone. "SHOOT IT!" Daisy yelled. Luis shot it in and scored, leaving the Ducks one point away from being tied with Iceland.

Russ had the puck ready to shoot it into the goal when Iceland rushed him and he missed the shot. Coach Bombay called for a time out, the team surrounded him as he explained his plan to switch Goldberg with Russ giving the Ducks the upper hand. "Alright, Guy. Now!" Bombay yelled. Guy passed the puck to Luis who skated behind the net before coming back around to pass it to Russ, who was in goal. Russ removed his helmet revealing himself to Iceland who attempted to rush him, Russ shot his knucklepuck and scored. The teams were tied leaving the shootout as the deciding factor.

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Coach Bombay decided on Fulton, Dwayne, Guy, Adam and Daisy to take the shots and Daisy was first. The girl took a deep breath as she skated out to center ice. Daisy looked over to Charlie and all of her nerves faded out, he was the only other person in the rink. Daisy circled around the puck once before she sent it forward with her skate, she skated towards the goal faking left and shooting right getting it into the goal and scoring a point. Daisy cheered as she skated over to her team who were cheering for her, Charlie wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her happily. Iceland's first player shot and scored. Guy went next, taking a steady breath before successfully scoring a shot.

Daisy was leaning her back into Charlie's chest, his arms around her neck and her hands intertwined with his. She didn't care if they won or not, right here and right now, she was surrounded by the best team of hockey players she's ever met and on top of that, she had the best boyfriend in the world. So as Iceland got another point followed by Dwayne taking his shot only for the goalie to save it, she didn't feel on edge or stressed. 2-2. Fulton went next, scoring another point for the Ducks. And after the next Iceland player, they were still tied 3-3.

Now it was Adam's turn. He rotated his hockey stick in his hand ensuring his wrist wasn't sore before he focused on the scouts for a moment. He turned to the bench where Daisy gave him a thumbs up and the others all cheered for him. He pushed the puck with his skate, faking out the goalie and scoring another point for the Ducks. Bombay then decided to switch out Goldberg with Julie for the last Iceland player who happened to be Gunnar Stahl. Everyone watched silently as Gunnar did a triple deke and shot the puck... Julie then turned her glove downwards letting the puck fall to the ice.

THE DUCKS HAD WON! Daisy turned around in Charlie's arms, embracing the boy as they all cheered in excitement. Daisy pulled back smiling up at Charlie who started to lean in when the others pulled them apart to celebrate. Everyone cheered as they rushed out onto the ice, the Ducks shook hands with the Iceland team. Stansson approached Daisy with a slight sigh, "You impressed me today. You are a great player, with great talent. Perhaps, your words had more value then I thought." Daisy smiled as they shook hands. "I'll see you at Christmas, Uncle," Daisy said stunning the Ducks and the Vikings into complete silence. He smiled at her before walking away with his team, Daisy turned to everyone and shrugged with a smile.

Adam skated up to Charlie with an American flag and handed it to him, Charlie then waved it around proudly as the Ducks skated behind him cheering. The Ducks huddled together in the middle of the ice chanting "Ducks! Ducks! Ducks!" as the ref handed Bombay the trophy. Charlie skated up to Daisy and pulled her into him by her waist, "I'm proud of you." Daisy smiled up at him, "I'm proud of us." Charlie kissed Daisy sweetly. "Come on, Ducks! We're going home!" Bombay cheered.

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The Ducks went back home to Minnesota where they had a campout together. Daisy sat down with Charlie, their hands interlocked. Goldberg sat on the other side of Charlie with a s'more over the campfire, he had lit it on fire making Charlie quickly putting it out as Daisy laughed. Charlie turned to her with an eyebrow raised, "Something funny?" Daisy cleared her throat as she leaned her head on his shoulder after kissing his cheek, "Nope." The others laughed as Averman began singing We Are The Champions by Queen and soon enough, everyone was singing it together with wide smiles. They were ready for anything that would come their way.

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D3 is next, Eden Hall will be eventful. See you then beautiful souls!
-Rose <3
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