A/N: From now on, italic text is route information, spoken by the host (me). Also, a ----------------------------- means a transition to elsewhere with another team.
Leg I
Twenty-two people rush toward the entrance of Toad Town. Fox and Falco, being slightly fleet-of-foot, get there first.
(rip)
Catch a flight to Glitzville- Fox read.
And get your clue in the Glitz Pit Lobby! Yoshi shouted.
You have 45 coins for this leg of the race. Mario mused.
You may only take one of three flights. Bowser growled.
Flight 350 on Mushroom Tran. Leon read.
Flight 1086 on Starline. Marth stated.
Flight 769 on RoyalAir. Samus said.
Come on! Weve got no time to lose! Wolf dashed toward the nearest car, Leon following close behind.
All the teams fought their way out of the entrance in Toad Town and got into the nearest car. All except one that is.
Ugh! The Race just started and were already falling behind! Peach complained.
I told you you shouldnt have worn heels. Samus moaned.
Shut up.
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Roy, speed it up! Marth shouted. Weve gotta catch those apes!
Im trying, Im trying!
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All right, sweetie! You just passed Mario and Luigi! Zelda kissed Link on the cheek.
Ack! Zelda! Are you trying to make crash? Link asked.
Heh. Sorry Zelda replied sheepishly.
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OK, I see Kirby behind us, so were not totally in last. Bowser huffed.
Hey, papa, how does he even drive? Jr. questioned.
I think its best not to think about that too much.
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Wa-ha-ha! Theres the entrance to the airport! Turn here! Waluigi snickered.
As long as we beat those Mario brothers, Im happy! Wario said, obeying.
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Argh! The pup just passed me! Wolf growled, watching Foxs car zoom ahead.
Looks like his partner hasnt changed a bit
Leon said as he watched Falco stick his tongue out at them.
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Too easy. Falco laughed.
Careful, Falco. A lot can happen on this race.
Yeah, I guess. Hey! Theres the airport! Go go go! Falco chanted.
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All right! Were here! And not a minute too soon, too! Marth said as DK & Diddy and Yoshi & Koopa pulled up beside them.
Come on, DK! Diddy started running on all fours towards the airport, just edging out Marth and Roy to the entrance.
Wow! Mushroom Tran is right here! Lets take that one!
OK! agreed DK.
Well, if we take that one, well at least know were tied with someone else. Yoshi mused.
But what if theres a better one? Koopa asked.
Just make a decision, quick! Here comes somebody! Yoshi squealed.
Theres the airport, Zelda! Link took off running towards the entrance.
AAH! Zelda screamed as she fell to the ground.
Zelda!
Heheh! Have a nice TRIP! Wario snickered.
Do you know how cliché that sounds? Waluigi asked.
No, because I dont know what cliché means!
That was a dirty trick. Link remarked as he helped Zelda up.
Im OK, really. Zelda insisted as she took off toward the airport.
**Inside**
Great, book it. Diddy said.
DK & Diddy, 1st on Mushroom Tran Flight
Hi, wed like the same thing. Marth greeted.
Of course.
Marth & Roy, 2nd on Mushroom Tran Flight
Do you have another flight to Glitzville? Koopa asked.
Yes, it departs at 1:45 and arrives at 3:00. The attendant replied.
OK, well take that. Yoshi said.
Yoshi & Koopa, 3rd on Mushroom Tran Flight
By now, all other teams have managed to get to the airport. Some get in line for Mushroom Tran, others go off elsewhere.
I dont think were going to be able to get tickets on this one, Wario. Lets go find another flight. Waluigi mused.
How did those sissies Zelda and Link get in front of us anyway?! Wario exploded.
Dont worry about it, just go!
Wario and Waluigi ran off in search of one of the other two airlines. Along the way they pass Mario and Luigi, who hurried to take their spot in line.
Wow, we were lucky! Wario and Waluigi just ran that way for no reason! Luigi said.
Theres gotta be some reason. Mario thought.
Hey! Look who it is! Link shouted.
Uh oh
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Hey, Waddle Dee, is that the Starline booth? Kirby asked. Yeah it is! Come on!
Coming! Waddle Dee gasped. He wasnt used to running so much.
Hiiii! Kirby bounced up and down in front of the attendant, being to short to stand above the counter. What--time does--the flight--to Glitzville--leave?
Um
12:20. It arrives at 2:35.
Wow! Thats early! Huh, Waddle Dee? Kirby chirped.
Great. *wheeze* Book it. I gotta lie down.
Kirby & Waddle Dee, 1st on Starline Flight
Gwarharharhar! Just what I wanted to hear! Bowser laughed. This flight leaves before the Mushroom one! Out of my way, wimps!
Hey! Kirby protested as the Koopa King pushed him clear across the terminal.
Gimme two tickets for me and my son! And make it snappy! he growled.
Y-yes s-sir. R-right away.
Bowser & Bowser Jr, 2nd on Starline Flight
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Tickets to Glitzville, please. Link asked politely.
OK, your flight leaves at 1:45 and arrives at 3:00.
Link & Zelda, Last on Mushroom Tran Flight
We want the same thing! Luigi shouted, banging his fist on the desk.
Im sorry, the flight is full. The attendant said emotionlessly.
What?! Mario whined. Of all the rotten luck! I cant believe-whoa!
Mario! Luigi pulled his brother along. Weve gotta find another flight, otherwise well be stuck with the worst one!
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Peach, look! Theres Starline! I bet we can get tickets there! Samus said.
OK, (ouch) Ill be (oof) right there! Peach struggled with her aching feet.
Hi, two tickets to Glitzville, please. Samus flicked her hair back and leaned on the desk.
A-all right. Stammered the male attendant. Your flight leaves at 12:20 and touches down in Glitzville at 2:35.
Samus and Peach, 3rd on Starline Flight
Woo-hoo! Thanks! Samus cheered, blowing a kiss at the attendant. Samus ran back down the terminal just as Peach got to the desk.
Samus! Wait! (ow) Wait up!
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Weve been wandering in this terminal for hours! Leon groaned. Where are those stupid airline booths?!
Wolf said nothing. He only growled in reply.
Hey, is that Wario and Waluigi? Leon asked, pointing into the distance. Sure enough, the Brothers were dashing through the corridor ahead of them. Lets follow them.
Wario and Waluigi, meanwhile, were oblivious to their pursuers.
OK, Bro. Theres RoyalAir. Our last chance.
Yeah, yeah. Wario shrugged.
We want tickets to Glitzville! Waluigi commanded.
Your flight leaves at 2:15 and arrives in Glitzville at 4:30. The flight attendant growled. She obviously was having a rough day, and only scowled at Wario.
Ouch. But its better than nothing I suppose. Wario said.
Well take it. Waluigi agreed with a sigh.
Wario & Waluigi, 1st on RoyalAir flight
Well take the same thing. Wolf said.
Very well, sir. Your flight will depart at 2:15.
Wolf & Leon, 2nd on RoyalAir flight
Do you think there was a better one? Leon inquired.
Too late now. Wolf merely shrugged the question off. Besides, theyre probably all taken.
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Hey, there it is! Falco yelled. Finally we found one! Falco broke down at the desk nearly crying.
Fox kicked him hard. Pull yourself together, Falco! he scolded. Wed like tickets to Glitzville, please.
Here you are. Arrives at 2:35.
Thank you-ou-ou! Falco blubbered. Fox kicked him again.
Fox & Falco, Last on Starline Flight
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I checked them all, Mario. RoyalAir is the last one not full. Luigi sighed.
Fine. Lets take that. Mario grumped.
Mario & Luigi, Last on RoyalAir Flight
"All teams are now making their way to Glitzville. The first plane, scheduled to arrive at 2:35 PM, carries Kirby & Waddle Dee, Bowser & Bowser Jr., Samus & Peach, and Fox & Falco. The second plane, scheduled to arrive at 3:00 PM, carries DK & Diddy, Marth & Roy, Yoshi & Koopa, and Link & Zelda. The last plane, scheduled to arrive at 4:30 PM, carries Wario & Waluigi, Wolf & Leon, and Mario & Luigi. When they land, teams will have to go inside the Glitz Pit, an arena where many professional fighters duke it out every day. Their next clue in waiting inside the Glitz Pit Lobby.
Plane 1, 2:35 PM
Out of my way, fatso! Falco shouted, pushing Bowser to the side as he entered the Glitz Pit.
Watch where youre going, punk! Bowser breathed flames at the sliding glass door, melting it immediately.
Hey, thanks for opening the door for us. Waddle Dee smirked as he and Kirby dashed inside.
What the?! No way! Bowser growled. He picked up his son and ran in after them.
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Open the clue!
(rip)
Its a Detour, Falco. Fox read. In the Ring or Above the Ring.
A Detour is a choice between two tasks, each with its own pros and cons. In this Detour, teams must choose between In the Ring, and Above the Ring. In In the Ring, teams must proceed inside the arena, where they must fight off 30 Koopas, 5 at a time. These Koopas have been trained in the Glitz Pit, so theyre much tougher than the garden variety. All thirty must be thrown out of the ring in order for the team to continue. Its a physically demanding task, but teams with enough muscle could finish quickly. In Above the Ring, teams must navigate the corridors backstage and find the storage room. Making their way to the second floor, teams must use ropes to aim the spotlights at 5 members of the audience holding cards. A Shine Sprite will appear on the card once the light has been shone on it. Once a team gets 5 Shine Sprites, the ring manager will hand them their next clue. Theres nothing physical about the task, but finding just 5 people in a Stadium of over 4,000 could take a long time.
Oh, yeah! Falco cheered. Its my chance to get In the Ring, baby!
All right, Fox snickered. In the Ring it is.
As Fox and Falco descend the stairs, Kirby and Waddle Dee go up, followed by the father/son team.
Above the Ring. I cant fight. Waddle Dee complained.
IN THE RING!!!! Bowser shouted, pointing a finger to the sky.
Calm down, papa, please! Jr. pleaded.
Theres the clue box, Peach! Lets move! Samus hurried up the stairs.
Ill
just wait right here. Peach said, massaging her feet.
Man, Im glad we got the first plane. Samus muttered to herself.
What?
Nothing. Um, In the Ring or Above the Ring? Do you wanna fight or aim spotlights?
You girls better stick with the spotlights. No way you could ever beat 30 Koopas. Har! Bowser laughed as he dashed into the arena.
*sigh* Hes right. Lets go Above the Ring. Peach agreed.
Fine. Samus groaned. She wanted some action.
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How many is that, Falco? Fox asked.
I think about 8. Man, these things are tough! Falco ducked to avoid another Koopa lunging at him. He kicked it off the side as Bowser and Bowser Jr. stepped into the ring as well.
How many you got? Bowser asked.
9-er, 10. Fox corrected as Falco rammed another one off the edge.
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I cant find any more. Kirby said frantically.
We only have two. Theres gotta be more. Waddle Dee urged.
There! That Lakitu in the seventh row!
Waddle Dee captured the card in his beam of light, nabbing his third Shine Sprite.
Peach, in here. The puffballs are in here! Samus shouted.
Great. Kirby scowled. The blondes.
Forget them. Focus! Waddle Dee pushed.
By the time Peach stumbled into the room, Samus had already found and shot a Toad in the back row. Peach and Samus both try for one, but are beaten to the punch both times.
Man! Peach complained.
Yes! Thats 5! Can we go? Kirby looked to the manager, who produced a yellow envelope. Waddle Dee took it.
Thanks!
Wait until were outside to open it, though. Kirby said.
Right.
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Grr. Shouldnt those spotlights be shining on us?! Bowser yelled to no one.
Doesnt matter Dad! Jr. was getting quite annoyed at having to keep his father in line all the time.
Thats 27. Falco panted as he threw another Koopa out with all his strength. Buddy, whew, Im wiped.
Thats OK, Falco. Fox reassured. I can take it from here. Fox knocked out two more Koopas, and in a spectacular finish, threw one high in the air and spiked it like a volleyball out of the ring. Falco quickly grabbed the clue that the promoter produced, and headed outside, Fox following.
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Waddle Dee hastily opened the envelope. Make your way to the-
PIT STOP! they both exclaimed.
-The Cheep Cheep Blimp above you. Go to the top of the juice shop and zip line inside. Warning: The last team to check in will be eliminated. Waddle Dee finished.
Teams must make their way here, the Cheep Cheep Blimp. This dirigible is the more luxurious alternative to airplanes the teams took here. Quite popular with Don Pianta, head of the Pianta syndicate, this is the Pit Stop for this leg of the Race. The last team to check in will be eliminated.
Alright! Pit stop! Kirby exclaimed. The pair climbed up the steps to the Juice shop just as Fox and Falco dashed outside.
Man am I glad to be away from Bowser and that runt of his! Falco snorted.
Make your way to the Pit Stop, the Cheep Cheep Blimp above you. Above us? Fox inquired, when he was interruupted by a noise from above.
WHEEEEEEEE! Kirby yelled. The pair of animals looked to the sky to see a pink dot trailing into the huge dirigible that floated above them.
Hey its the puffballs! Falco yelled to his teammate, who was already dashing for the Juice shop. Uh, hey wait up!
Inside the dirigible, Kirby noticed Phoenix standing on the mat. He quickly sent the zip line back to Waddle Dee before stepping on the mat. He was soon joined by his companion.
Kirby & Waddle Dee
Phoenix started. Youre team number one!
Kirby & Waddle Dee-1st place, 2:54 PM
Yippee! Yay! Yahoo! the pair celebrated in unison.
As winners of this leg of the race, you have won a trip to fabulous Oho Oasis, compliments of Mushroom Tran. Phoenix added.
REALLY?! OHO OASIS?! Kirby and Waddle Dee screamed with excitement.
Fox, why dont you send that zipline over to Falco? Phoenix suggested, plugging his ears. Fox flung the handle back, and three people watched in amusement at Falcos face soaring into the blimp.
Whoa-whoa-wh-WHOOOOOOAAAAAA!!! he unceremoniously landed face down on the steel floor. Oof!
Fox couldnt help but laugh. Come on Falco, you can go on dangerous space missions, but you cant handle a quick ride through the air?
Hey, at least in space Im in an Arwing! Falco retorted. A nice, safe, enclosed Arwing.
Regardless, Phoenix snickered. Fox & Falco, youre team number two.
Fox & Falco-2nd place, 2:56 PM
The pair grinned at their placement. Even Falco. Fox seized the opportunity to poke fun at his friend.
Come on
lets see that smile. Aww, how cute! Fox gushed.
Hey, shut up!
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Grr! Theres gotta be a better way! Bowser shouted in fury as Koopas came from every which way. Whoa! The Koopa King tripped over his own son and fell on top of some Koopas, smashing them into pancakes.
Oog
hey! Bowser realized what he had done and threw the flattened Koopas out of the ring.
Way to go papa! Jr. squealed. Just ten more to go!
Thisll be cake. Bowser laughed, cracking his knuckles.
As Bowser flattened more Koopas, Jr. kept his ears alert. Uh oh, hey papa, hurry up! I think the second planes coming in!
WHAT?!
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Oh no, the second plane will be here any minute! Peach panicked.
Dont worry. Well get through this. We just need one more. Samus reassured.
Ohhhh
it didnt seem to help.
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Plane 2, 3:00 PM
OK, lets go! Yoshi sprinted out of the plane while Koopa spun in his shell beside him.
Hey, who melted the door? Roy asked, cocking his head like a dog.
Doesnt matter!! MOVE!!! Marth shoved his partner towards the Glitz Pit.
Zelda! Come on! We need to beat Marth and Roy! Link made a swift motion with his hands to get Zelda moving faster.
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In the ring- Yoshi read.
Or Above the Ring. Marth finished.
Lets do Above the Ring. I dont feel comfortable beating up my own kind. Koopa said sheepishly.
OK, fine. Yoshi said cheerfully. No problem.
I think wed be better In the Ring. Roy said.
You are correct, sir. Marth agreed. Hey, is that Bowser?
OUTTA MY WAAAAY! Bowser once again used his son as a battering ram and pushed DK back out the door.
How rude! Diddy snorted. Forget it, lets just go.
In Da ring, In Da Ring! DK chanted.
If you say so.
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Hey guys, youre still here? Koopa asked.
Yeah. Its pretty hard. Samus admitted.
Thisll be fun. Yoshi took a seat opposite Peach.
You wont say that after half an hour. Peach said bitterly.
Not long after, Yoshi and Koopa spot a Toad holding a card, and try and get it. However, theyre not quite used to maneuvering the ropes, so Samus manages to steal it.
Finally! Peach does a little dance to celebrate their victory.
Lets go, already! Samus ushered Peach out the door.
Looks like its just you and me here, pal. Yoshi patted Koopa on the back as he watched three other teams below.
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Bowser and Bowser Jr., youre team number 3!
Bowser & Bowser Jr.-3rd Place, 3:04 PM
Three? Really? Jr. asked in disbelief. Wow, I thought for sure the blondes beat us!
Bowser quickly covered his sons mouth. Dont-dont say that out loud, son. He said, embarrassed at the thought.
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Just grab on, I guess. Samus gripped the handle and took off, having a death grip on the handle. On the other side, Whoo, that wasnt so bad. was her only comment, though the red marks in her palms proved otherwise. Peach, on the other hand, enjoyed the ride, getting to see all of Glitzville (which isnt very big to begin with) at once.
Peach and Samus
youre team number 4!
Peach and Samus-4th Place, 3:07 PM
OK, out of eleven, thats really not that bad. Samus contemplated.
1st place next time, count on it! Peach grinned flashed a thumbs-up at Phoenix.
You seem very confident. Phoenix stated.
Whats that supposed to mean? Samus demanded.
Let it go
Peach said, clutching her forehead.
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Link, I dont feel really comfortable with all this. Zelda whimpered.
Zelda, its going to be fine. Link replied. Just do the best you can.
But
Look, just because I couldnt bring my sword on the Race, doesnt mean I cant fight. As if to prove his point, the Hylian hero tossed another Koopa into the air and kicked it out of the ring.
Cant you just use your bombs or something? Zelda inquired, cowering behind some Koopas.
Link turned to her. Well, no, I couldnt bring my bombs ei-AAAGGGGHH!! He was a knocked to the ground from behind by a Koopa who decided to gnaw on the easiest target-Links ears.
GET IT OFF OF ME, ZELDA!! Link yelled angrily.
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Damn it, I could slice them all up if I had my sword! Roy complained.
Well, I dont either, and neither does Link, so DEAL! Marth retorted.
The duo continued their task, Roy grumbling all the while.
Hmmph. How many more do we have? Roy whined.
About fifteen! NOW QUIT WHINING ALREADY! GEEZ! Marth exploded.
All the Koopas they were fighting suddenly retreat into their shells. The Fire Emblem duo stared at them, dumbfounded.
Are you thinking what Im thinking? Roy asked as he plugged his ears.
Probably. Marth answered as he started to inhale.
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Meanwhile, Yoshi and Koopa still had not gotten the hang of moving the spotlights around. So far, they had only managed two cards out of sheer luck.
Man. This is harder than I thought. Yoshi breathed, wiping some sweat off his forehead. And its getting really hot up here!
Well, we cant switch now. Thatd waste too much time! Koopa explained.
I guess youre right.
Besides, Koopa added. I see a Doogan with another card. See him? The dino nodded. Now if only we could get him, thatd make three.
Wait a minute. Yoshi realized. Weve been doing this all wrong. Its this rope that moves it up and this one moves it down. Man, were stupid!
Koopa switched his ropes and found it much easier. He couldnt help but laugh. I cant believe it! How dumb are we?
Hey, speak for yourself! Yoshi said, mocking offense.
The two easily finished the task, with their newfound knowledge and got their clue.
Make your way to the Pit Stop, the Cheep Cheep Blimp above you. I think it means its outside. Yoshi commented.
I still cant believe we wasted that much time. Koopa stated, a mix between frustration and amusement.
Hmm, well, I can see the blimp. Yoshi pointed out. The Pit Stops moments away!
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OK! DK shouted.
Thats it! Thats 30! Were done! Diddy literally jumped for joy.
Theyre DONE?! Roy asked in astonishment.
Dont
huff puff
worry about it! Just keep on fighting! Weve only got a few more to KO. Marth panted.
All right. Roy plugged his ears again as Marth screamed at the top of his lungs. As expected, the Koopas tucked into their shells and Marth and Roy were able to easily kick them out.
Thats all? Wow, that was easy! Roy shouted.
Shut
up. Marth panted, out of breath. Come on, we can still (hack) catch the apes.
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(rip)
DK! You ripped it in half! Diddy exclaimed. Give me that!
OK!
Whatever. Now, lets see. Wheres that zip line? Diddy pondered.
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Wheeeeeeee! Yoshi yelled, exhilarated by the whole experience.
Man, thats one heck of a thrill ride. Koopa said as Yoshi stepped onto the mat with him.
Yoshi and Koopa, youre team number 5.
Yoshi & Koopa-5th place, 3:46 PM
All right. Thats not so bad. Yoshi admitted.
What do you think is the best thing about working with Yoshi on the Race? Phoenix asked Koopa.
Well, hes always positive, unlike me, and hes fine with whatever decisions I try and make. Hes, well, a great friend. Koopa shrugged.
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There they are! What the hell is DK doing? That zip line cant support him! Marth shouted as he ran outside.
We better hope it does, cause thats our ride! Roy uttered as he sprinted up the stairs.
A little too late, however, as Diddy had already took off from the Juice Bar.
No! Damn it all! Were going to be behind them now! Roy screamed in fury. As he was throwing a fit, Marth casually walked past him and grabbed the zip line, all the while ignoring the obscenities spoken by Roy.
DK and Diddy, Phoenix said with a smile. Youre team number 6!
DK & Diddy-6th place, 3:49 PM
About in the middle, so thats OK. Diddy said.
OK? OK! DK shouted, striking a pose.
Why dont you come on to the mat, Roy? Phoenix suggested.
Roy stepped on to the blimps steel floor and reluctantly joined his companion on the mat.
Marth and Roy, youre team number 7.
Marth & Roy-7th place, 3:50 PM
Not the worst we could have done, eh, Roy? Marth offered.
Hmmph. Roy growled.
Good God, what is the matter with you? At least we didnt get last, right? Marth offered again.
Hmmph.
Marth looked to the sky with a face that said How the hell did I get stuck with him?
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Its no use, Link. Were going to get in last. Zelda whined.
No way. We still have a lot of time left before the third plane gets here. Link reassured as he dodged another Koopa aiming for his ears.
But weve only got 9! Zelda complained.
Zelda! Just focus and keep fighting them! Link was trying not to lose his patience with Zelda and failing.
OK. Ill try, She still seemed unsure, but at least now she was making an effort.
Thats the way! Link said, taking out two Koopas at once. Just think of it as SSBM.
Zelda giggled. That might work.
The fight seemed to drag on forever, and Zelda wanted to quit quite a few more times, but Link kept reassuring her over and over, annoyed, but nonetheless supportive. After what seemed like an hour, they finally knocked down the last Koopa.
Thanks a lot. Link thanked the promoter as he wiped the sweat off his face. The Dating Couple ran outside into the hot sun outside.
Man, as if all this sweat wasnt bad enough. Link panted.
At least the third planes not even here yet. Zelda observed.
Youre right, but we better get to the Pit Stop anyway. Lets see
(rip)
Make your way to the Pit Stop, the Cheep Cheep Blimp above you. Get to the top of the juice shop and zip line down. Warning: The last team to check in will be eliminated. Great. Link grabbed Zelda by the hand and the two rushed up the steps, Zelda grabbing the zip line first.
Now, youre not going to freak out, are you? Link teased.
Um
Oh, come on, I was kidding. Link smiled. Come on, nothing to it.
With a slight hesitation, Zelda made a leap of faith, screaming at first, but then she stopped and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Great job, Z! Link yelled to her. Zelda gave Link a thumbs-up as he rode into the blimp as well. Phoenix was patiently waiting for them.
Link and Zelda
he paused dramatically. Youre team number eight.
Link & Zelda-8th place, 4:22 PM
Im sorry, Link. Zelda apologized. I held us back today, didnt I?
Its no big deal, Z. Link said gently. Well just do better next time. They shared a fiery kiss before Phoenix threatened to kick them off the blimp if they held it any longer.
Plane 3, 4:30 PM
Ive got a bad feeling about this. Wolf said as he rushed out of the plane.
I cant believe we got the last plane. Mario groaned. The others are probably all at the Pit Stop by now.
Well, we dont know that for sure. Get a move on! Luigi urged.
What the
? Whys the door melted? Waluigi inquired.
Who cares!? It makes it easier for us to get inside! Wario yelled.
Perfect! Were first! Read the clue! Wolf commanded.
Detour-In the Ring or Above the Ring? Oh, thats a no-brainer! Leon remarked.
Lets go, then! yelled Wolf as the two dashed into the arena.
Hmm. In the Ring- Mario read.
Or Above the Ring? Wario finished.
The two teams looked at each other and both tried to squeeze through the doors to the arena.
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Oh, thisll be cake. Wolf smirked.
Looks like both the other teams chose this one, too. Wed better hurry. Leon observed.
Lets get down to it, then!
Ah, this place brings back memories. Mario sighed.
Mario! This is no time to reminisce, now get up here! Luigi yelled, extending a hand to his brother.
Yeah! Im-a gonna win! Wario shouted. Waluigi cackled in agreement.
The Koopas started pouring in, with all 6 fighters fighting for position. Wolf and Leon started off extremely well, moving from Koopa to Koopa with blinding accuracy. Wario and Waluigi, meanwhile did not work too well together, Wario sometimes getting in the way, which caused an argument between the two. The Mario Brothers seemed to be able to cooperate, but didnt seem as strong as Wolf and Leon. Leon, however accidentally knocked a Koopa into the back of Warios head, which didnt sit too well with him. Wario and Leons respective partners got them back on task, however, albeit in different ways.
Come off it, well beat them soon, anyway. Waluigi ushered.
You idiot! Wolf yelled. Get back to this Detour!
Sorry. the chameleon apologized sheepishly.
All right, Luigi! Three at once! Mario cheered his brother.
I always was better at shooting fireballs. Luigi taunted.
Hey!
All right, thats, like 20. Wario estimated.
Leon, step it up! Weve got 14 to go. Wolf growled.
28
29
30! Mario counted, stomping on a Koopa and kicking into two others.
Were done! YESSSSS! Luigi cheered.
Heres your clue. The promoter said.
Thanks a lot! Come on, Mario, lets read this outside.
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(rip)
Make your way to the Pit Stop, the Cheep Cheep Blimp above you. Mario remarked. Get on top of the juice bar and zip line inside.
Oh, man. This is gonna be so fun. Luigi gushed with excitement.
Itll be even more fun knowing were not in last! Mario said as he sprinted towards the steps. As Mario rode the zip line, he hummed the Star Trek theme.
Da da da daaaaaa
he sang. Oh, hey Phoenix! Nice to see you!
Mario and Luigi, youre team number nine!
Mario & Luigi-9th place, 4:48 PM
Super! Mario yelled.
No pun intended. Luigi laughed.
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Wario, weve only got 2 left! Waluigi yelled.
Dont get excited. Wolf and Leon are winding down, too. But Im-a gonna beat them, cause Im WARIO! Eheheheheh!
Boy, that fatso is full of himself. Leon snarled.
We cant give up now! Weve got a few left! FOCUS!
Thats it! We got 30!
Run!
You stupid Koopa! Take this!
I think thats the last one.
Then grab the clue!
Make your way to the Pit Stop-
The Cheep Cheep Blimp above you-
Warning: The last team to check in-
will be eliminated. Oh, man, move it! Theyre right behind us!
I cant run
anymore.
Theres the zip line!
Grab it, quick before they get here!
WHEEEEEEE!
No! Thats impossible!
Haha! Later, wimps!
Phoenix was waiting inside the blimp, where an excited and cocky Wolf and Leon stood. Wolf and Leon, youre team number 10!
Wolf & Leon-10th place, 4:55 PM
Not out of it yet. Leon breathed.
You guys let your guard down. Wolf remarked.
Yeah, yeah. Wario angrily blew off Wolfs comment.
Wario and Waluigi
Phoenix started.
Yeah?
Youre the last team to arrive. Im sorry to tell you, you have been eliminated from the Race. Phoenix finished.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Wario shouted.
We obviously underestimated the other teams and we paid for it in the end. Its over. Nothing else we can do. It was great while it lasted, though. Waluigi commented.
Being the first team eliminated kinda stinks. No I lied, it really stinks! I HATE THIS! GRRR! Wario fumed.
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On the next episode of The Amazing Race: Nintendo Edition, teams travel between dimensions to a new locale.
This is awesome! Fox yelled.
A difficult task could spell disaster for the Mario Brothers.
Im trying Mario, cant you leave me alone for two minutes?! Luigi screamed.
And will Zelda continue her whining streak?
This is so not fun. Zelda complained.
Link! Come back here this instant!
WILL SOMEBODY TELL ME WHAT IM DOING HERE?!
Oh man
Link groaned.
