Champion Tide – Season 2

  Chapter 2: The world is watching them

  The Blue Mountain team had returned to the routine after its historic victory in the Olympics. Although their lives had taken different paths for a while, the news of a new competition rekindled the flame of adrenaline.

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  Life after gold

  Each of the team members had gone their own way, but fate had something more prepared for them.

  Bruno was still training constantly, but no longer with the pressure he felt before. His relationship with Valeria was going well, and for the first time in his life he felt safe both in and out of the water.

  Jocelyn had become a fierce coach, leading a group of young swimmers to their first victories. Although she liked her life as an instructor, she missed the feeling of competing.

  Azrat was still the same joker as always, but now with a more focused mentality. "Azrat Prime" was becoming a local legend thanks to his brutal workouts and his fun sessions on social networks.

  Aurora, on the other hand, had found peace in her role as a mentor of the team. Although he continued to train, it seemed that his days of competing were over... or at least that's what he thought.

  Of course, Talión and Luz remained inseparable. Between workouts and their "intense private sessions" (which already seemed part of their daily routine), both lived a relationship as passionate as it was fun.

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  The news of the World Tournament

  One morning, while the team was training in the school pool, Aurora entered with a serious expression.

  "Guys... the news came.

  "Are those who are already qualified for the World Tournament?" Talión asked.

  "Not exactly... Before the Tournament there will be a preliminary competition in Japan. Almost everyone who competes there manages to qualify. But this time... it's different.

  The team looked at each other confused.

  "Why different?" Luz asked.

  "Because this time... we will represent Mexico."

  The words resounded like thunder in the room.

  "We... representing Mexico?" Azrat said, almost without believing it.

  "We're going to be the national team!" Bruno shouted, excited.

  "Blue Mountain raising the flag!" Jocelyn said, her fist up.

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  An unexpected recognition

  That same day, the president of Mexico gave a speech broadcast live from the National Palace. In one of the key moments, he mentioned something that left everyone surprised:

  —...And of course, a special thanks to the Olympic champions, the team that took our national pride to the top of the world... the Blue Mountain team!

  The team, gathered at Aurora's house, exploded in screams and laughter.

  "Even the president talks about us!" Azrat shouted, jumping like crazy.

  "They should give us a monument!" Luz added, laughing while Talion hugged him.

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  The new rivals

  However, it wasn't all celebrations. In a small television montage, reporters began to show the next rivals that the Monta?a Azul team would have to face:

  ?? Kwan Ji-Hoon, the Korean prodigy, famous for his incredible butterfly-style technique.

  ?? Erik Thorsen, the Norwegian titan, known for having an almost inhuman resistance in long-distance tests.

  ?? Wei Fang, the unstoppable Chinese, known as the "Shark of China" for its spectacular explosive starts.

  ?? Alexandre Duvier, the French rival who had already promised his revenge.

  "This is going to be complicated..." Aurora murmured.

  Talion stood up with a firm look.

  "It doesn't matter who's on the other side... we are Blue Mountain. And we are going to show you that Mexico also knows how to dominate the water.

  "That fucking!" Azrat shouted, raising his fist.

  The Blue Mountain team was ready... because the real challenge was just beginning.

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  End of chapter 2