Rinabear talks about the dedication it takes to be a gymnast.

Here I am on the balance beam. I feel the pressure weighing me down. The judges are carefully watching my every move. I'm being timed with only 55 seconds to finish the routine. My heart is racing, and my whole body is shaking. One little mistake can ruin my score completely. Everyone is watching me: my parents, my teammates, the audience and my coach. They're all depending on me. So far everything's good. Time for the dismount off the beam. This is what determines my final score. No backing out now. Here goes nothing . . .

Many people don't realize how hard gymnastics really is. Most of which you see of gymnastics is an illusion created by all the hard work, pain, talent, love, and commitment of this beautiful sport. Do you know what these talented gymnasts do in order to achieve such great skill? I do. In fact, I used to be a gymnast myself. In level 4 I experienced many different gymnasts. I switched through about three different gyms, trying to choose the right one for me, and I noticed something in common with all of them.

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GoldArch and 7stars conclude the story.

Last time on "Why-Rates Adventures", the crew thought they hit a serious snag when they ran out of apple juice. Things got serious when a giant sea monster rose from the sea, but LolzRawr took care of it with the flying squirrel cannon.

The sea is clear all the way to Raven Island, which grows closer and closer on the horizon like a Frisbee in slow motion. The Why-Rates drop anchor and set foot triumphantly on the shore. Clifford waits on the beach, tapping his birdie foot impatiently. He takes the map from SpOrTyAx and starts directing the Why-Rates through the island.

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