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Simon Dumont and Tanner Hall were two of the most skilled and fearless skiers in the world. They had a long-standing rivalry that pushed them to perform incredible feats on the slopes. But their competition also caused them to despise each other and seek every opportunity to humiliate and defeat their opponent.
One day, they decided to settle their score once and for all in an epic ski battle on the mountain. They gathered their loyal followers and armed themselves with skis, poles, helmets, goggles and anything else they could use as weapons. They met at the top of the mountain, where the snow was fresh and the terrain was challenging. They stared at each other with hatred and contempt, ready to unleash their fury.
The battle began with a loud roar from both sides. Simon and Tanner charged at each other, dodging rocks, trees and cliffs as they descended. They swung their poles at each other, trying to knock each other off balance or cause injury. They performed daring jumps and flips, hoping to impress their allies and intimidate their enemies. They used their skis as blades, slashing and parrying with skill and speed.
The battle reached its climax when they arrived at a huge halfpipe, where they decided to face each other in a final showdown. They skied up the walls of the halfpipe, gaining momentum and height. They launched themselves into the air, spinning and twisting in a spectacular display of aerial acrobatics. They clashed mid air, kicking and punching each other with fury. They landed on opposite sides of the halfpipe, ready to repeat their attack.
But then, something unexpected happened. A third skier appeared on the scene, gliding down the mountain with grace and ease. He was Tom Wallisch, a friend of both Simon and Tanner, and one of the most respected and admired skiers in the world. He had heard about the battle and decided to intervene before it was too late.
He approached Simon and Tanner, who were about to resume their duel, and spoke to them in a calm and soothing voice.
"Simon, Tanner, stop this madness. You are both great skiers, but you are also great friends. You have shared many adventures and memories together. You have inspired and supported each other. You have more in common than you think. Why do you fight each other? Why do you waste your talents and lives on this senseless war?"
Simon and Tanner paused for a moment, surprised by Tom's words. They looked around them and saw the carnage they had caused. They felt a pang of guilt and regret in their hearts. They realized that Tom was right. They had let their pride and ego cloud their judgment. They had forgotten what skiing was really about: fun, freedom and friendship.
They dropped their weapons and embraced each other, apologizing for their actions and forgiving each other for their mistakes. Their followers cheered and clapped, happy to see their leaders reconciled. Tom smiled and hugged them both, proud of his role as a peacemaker.
But he had one more surprise for them. He reached into his backpack and pulled out a large bag of freshly baked pretzels. He offered them to Simon and Tanner, who accepted them gratefully. They shared the pretzels with their followers, enjoying the warm and salty treat.
The battle was over. The mountain was restored to its natural beauty. Simon, Tanner and Tom skied down together, laughing and joking as they went. They agreed to never fight again, but to ski together as friends and allies. They had learned a valuable lesson that day: skiing is not a war, but a joy.
Honestly I give it a c+
