Mario Kart: A Rookie's Journey

by Matt1251

It's Mario Kart as you've never seen it before! All your favorite Mario characters battle it out for a shot at becoming the Mario Kart Champion, and the million coins that comes with it. Twists and turns will wrack the tracks, figuratively and literally, as a certain mushroom figure starts his journey to the top.

1. The Invitation

Hello guys, I'm back with another story! I was searching for a story on the subject of this matter, and it was very, very good. So I thought, 'Why don't I put my spin on this thing?' Read, review, and, as always, enjoy!

Chapter 1: The Invitation

It all started with a ring at the doorbell of the Kinopio house. A certain mushroom figure went to answer it.

"This is for you." the mailman stated, as he handed the figure the letter.

"Thank you." the figure replied back. "Have a nice afternoon." The mailman walked away, leaving the figure by the door. Dressed in blue, with a red spotted cap on his head, Toad went back inside, only to rip open the letter. He skimmed it. The letter read:

Dearest Toad and Toadette,

I am very pleased to inform you two that you guys have placed second and third, respectively, in the qualification time trial round. This means that you are now eligible to compete in the Champion's Cup. Since you two are now competitors, this letter will explain the rules.

The cup will consist of seventeen races, sixteen cup races plus the finale. This means that there will be twenty competitors. Also, all the racers will race at once, with the last place racer in the sixteen preliminary races being eliminated. This means that there will be twenty racers in the first race, nineteen in the second, eighteen in the third, et cetera, until the final four are determined. Those four will leave with no less than 25,000 Coins, with the grand prize being a total of 1,000,000 Coins, and the title of Mario Kart Champion. If you do not understand, I will explain the rules in person in the town square tomorrow, where the competition will officially start. Pack your bags, and I wish you two the best of luck.

~Lakitu, Race Administrator

For a while, a long while, Toad just stared, in shock at what he was reading. Then he dropped the paper hastily, and ran up to Toadette's room as fast as he could.

This could be the best series of races in his entire life.

To be continued...

Kind of a short intro, I know. But the next races will make up for it (I hope)! Read and review, I want to hear what you guys think!