A/N: Hi, this is my first fanfic. Let alone Mario fanfic featuring some of the most obnoxious, fun, and heroic characters in the PM, TTYD and SPM games! BTW, I don't own Nintendo, anything involving Nintendo, "The Amazing Race," the writing structure or anything else I forgot to mention . . .

Hello, and welcome to "The Amazing Race: Paper Mario Universe"! I'm you host, Tiptron! Today marks the beginning of our fabulous adventure through many worlds of the Paper Mario Universe to claim the prize of 1 MILLION COINS and a super, secret prize! From Toad Town to Rougeport to the pocket dimensions, Flipside and Flopside, and other places as well, our contestants will solve many clues, complete zany Roadblocks, bring out the drama, and (maybe) become more into their relation stated . . . so, without further ado, here are the contestants:

PEACH AND TEC: Non-serious Dating

Peach, princess and currently the fair ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, and TEC, a super computer that the X-Nauts built to aid in conquering the world that eventually fell for Peach, make a strong duo of brains and . . . prettiness, really. Here's an interview copied and pasted from the M-SP to a script portrayed by actors.

TEC001: Peach and I are excited to be working together again after so many months of not seeing each other.
PeachTAR: Well, I guess it will be a nice time together . . . but I'm here to get the million coins to repair anything else that explosion did to you months ago.
TEC001: Thank you, Peach.

(TEC has agreed to not use his technology unless communicating to Peach over IM on our approved Mailbox-SP. He may also aid in logical Roadblocks and intricate math problems. Peach has also agreed to do all the work in the Detours and anything else that TEC is incapable of accomplishing due to his physical inability and being on the moon still.)

BOWSER AND LUIGI: Forcefully Friends

The fearless Koopa King takes a road trip with his second worst enemy, the green clad plumber. Bowser and Luigi plan to trounce the ones that beat them in the past: Mario and Dimentio respectively. Conveniently enough, those two are entered in this race as a pair. Here's what they had to say before the race began.

Bowser: GWAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I am so ready to trounce that clown and fat Italian!
Luigi: Especially Dimentio . . . he still freaks me out!
Bowser: Aw, MAN UP! You're only here with me cus the people thought it'd raise ratings if they saw Dimentio vs. you!
Luigi: Wh-what?! I gotta battle him again?
Bowser: *sigh*

DOOPLISS AND VIVIAN: No More than 'Just Friends'

The headstrong Dooplighost and everyone's favorite Shadow Siren team up to put their relationship to the test. According to them, if eliminated first through fourth, that means they're not for each other. Fifth through seventh tells us that they're not ready for commitment; eighth through tenth means they start dating. If they win the whole thing, well, be sure to have your camera ready!

MARIO AND DIMENTIO: Enemies

The world renowned plumber, Mario, pairs up with dimension and magic master, Dimentio! After his failed attempt to overthrow Count Bleck and Mario's triumphant return to the Mushroom Kingdom, they now have to deal with dealing with each other for as long as they don't get eliminated. Mario had no comment to the interview, but you better believe Dimentio did.

"You know, if I had succeeded in destroying all worlds, there would not be an opportunity to be winning one million coins. I guess it all works out for the best . . . like that song from Godspell, 'All for the Best'. *beep beep* Oh, dear me. I must depart like a young child storming out of school on the last day of it. Ciao!"

(For certain reasons, Dimentio will be bound with a special GPS leg brace approved by The Amazing Race producers in case he tries to avoid labor of the Roadblocks and Detours or cheat to get to the Pit Stop first.)

RED GOOMBA AND BLUE GOOMBA: Brothers

Red and Blue first (and LAST) featured in Paper Mario's first adventure as the easy boss before another easy boss. Despite that set-back, some actually believe they'll get passed the first leg. Also, since they have no hands, they'll have to find people who can touch and feel and lift and other stuff for them. They missed the interview date so you'll have to wait to see what they have become after years of being trampled on by Mario.

FLURRIE AND MS. MOWZ: Best Friends

Flurrie and her BFFL Ms. Mowz became ecstatic when they found out that the producers paired them up. Being used to the hustle and bustle of getting things and getting to places on time thanks to stage experience, Flurrie matches well with Ms. Mowz's keen eye for subtle details. Some seem afraid of this dynamic duo but will still try to beat them. Too arrogant to come to their own interview, we have nothing more to divulge on these gals.

MERLON AND NOLREM: Mirror Opposites

Seeing as they have already cheated before the first leg to see who would win, I disqualified them and made them swear not to tell who won, for even we don't know. Taking their place will be a surprise "couple" to be revealed at the start of the first leg.

ZESS T. AND TAYCE T.: World Renowned Chefs of the Mushroom Kingdom

Three time annual winner of the Mushroom Kingdom's "Greatest Chef Award" and host of the annual Shroom and Syrup Festival, Tayce T. teams up with Rougeport's own Zess T., writer of eight successful cookbooks on a wide variety of food and items. These two will have no trouble eating in the wilderness . . . but this isn't Toad Vs. Wild. They'll have to rely on more than delicious food to claim the million coins. Each said that they'd split it 50-50 and redesign each other's kitchen if they win. Zess T. also plans on getting LASIK eye surgery to correct her near sight vision.

PARAKARRY AND KOOPS: Long Lost Cousin's Sister's Niece's Husband's Father's Brother Twice Removed (Koops to Parakarry; will refer to as "Distant Relatives")

Yes, these two ARE related. Just as clumsy as ever, these two will try to oust the competition with whatever skill and resources they can muster. Forgetting that they had an interview, we moved on to our next group waiting.

DUPREE AND GOOMBELLA: Mortal Enemies

Ah, yes. Dupree, the annoying . . . French thing that followed Goombella all throughout TTYD came back with, you guessed, it – GOOMBELLA! Reluctant at first to join her stalker on a journey through the universe of paper, the prizes got to her better judgment and she signed up. Here's a snippet from their interview. (For Dupree, read in your head with a French accent!)

Dupree: Ah, my little buttercup! You have come back to me.
Goombella: WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!?!?!
Dupree: You are my companion for this little trip, are you not?
Goombella: Oh, I am SO not your partner! SECUTITY!!!!!!!!!
Produce T. (Producer): No, Goombella. You signed a contract to travel with him for until you get eliminated. Try to get eliminated first if you want to avoid this person.
Goombella: Grrr.

NASTASIA AND TOADSWORTH: Dating

Our most punctual pair of the game, Nastasia and Toadsworth, may show the others how to schedule to get to the finish line first! Of course, that also means making the right choices . . . here's a little taste of what these two will bring to the table.

Nastasia: Um, yeah. Are you ready to out schedule these cretins?
Toadsworth: Why, certainly my little buttercup! But careful what you say about the fair Peach.
Nastasia: I'll make a memo to that, K?

MIMI AND MERLEE (SPM VERSION): Acquaintances

Mimi and Merlee. They might get old quickly. But with Merlee's charms, rhyming and seduction combined with Mimi's abilities and money managing skills, this is surely the team to beat. Here's Mimi's interview.

"Well, golly! I'm so happy that I'll get a chance to beat Dimentio and apologize to Merlee! But seriously, who uses coins?! When we win, I'm changing the currency to Rubies."

And now Merlee's rhyme.

"Beating theses saps will be such a snap! I'll be on the sidelines to cheer and to clap!"

And showing up after closing The Void, BLUMIERE AND TIMPANI: Star Crossed Lovers

Will our heros from the Void prevail to attain the prizes after months of separation from their fans? We'll soon find out on The Amazing Race!

Here are the general rules for my version of The Amazing Race:

Each team (excluding Peach and TEC) member must complete at most five Roadblocks.

Maps can be bought after the game has begun; NO GPS ALLOWED (with exception to Dimentio)!

DO NOT BOOK FIRST CLASS! If you are bumped up into first class, that is acceptable.

No contacting friends outside of the race.

Time bonuses will rarely be given.

~*-T.A.R-*~

So without further ado, START!