A/N : Well, looks like it's another at a hopeless fanfiction. This time, though, I'll try and organize and lay out my thoughts better. The Amazing Race is one of my favorite reality shows, and well, why not write a story for it? Of course... Oh well. Enjoy, and I apologize in advance once again if somehow (And it most likely will) this story goes awry. Oh, and here's an attempt at an (Original?) character; I've never made one before, so these concepts are new to me. So, meet Rosetta! (I bet you can guess what species she is.)

Disclaimer : I do not own The Amazing Race nor Nintendo, all rights go to their respective owners.

The Amazing Race : Mario General Edition

(A camera zooms in.)

A small flower patch swayed in the breeze. It was another sunny day at Princess Peach's Castle. All was quiet and at peace...which won't last for long. A few feet away from the bridge leading to the doors of Peach's Castle, one flower in a flower patch was...abnormal. Instead of swaying in the wind like the others did, this one little flower was quite resilient and would not budge. Surprisingly, after a few seconds, the flower popped out of the ground. When compared to the flowers next to it, this strange flower was much, much larger. Not to mention that its petals were a shade of pink rather than a dark shade of ruby red the other flowers had. It turned around, and...

It wasn't a flower at all. It was a Crazee Dayzee. The Crazee Dayzee jumped up and looked around expectantly, searching for something. Once her eyes came across the camera, she leaped up happily and started skipping towards it. Startled, the camera backed away, only to cause the Crazee Dayzee to skip even faster. Once they were ten feet apart, the Crazee Dayzee stopped to catch its breath.

"A-Ah...! M-Mr. L-Lakitu...! Please wait!" exclaimed the Crazee Dayzee, panting. "I'm Rosetta! The … h-host!"

The Lakitu reeled up his camera. He adjusted his glasses with his free hand, before realizing what he had done. "Oh! I am so sorry, Miss Rosetta. I was a bit … "

"...Apprehensive? No worries," Rosetta consoled, unhurt. "People are always a little wary of Crazee Dayzees. Amazee Dayzees, on the other hand..."

"Yes, well, Miss Rosetta, do you know when the contestants are arriving?" asked the Lakitu cameraman. "I came here early to make sure if all of your preparations are complete."

"The contestants? Oh, right! If I'm correct, they should be here any minute now." answered Rosetta.

The Lakitu looked slightly confused. "Then... where's the set? The baggage? The clues? Everything?"

"..."

"..."

"Oh no! I forgot!" Rosetta said. The Lakitu smacked his forehead. "I'm so sorry! I'll go get everything ready, right now!" Rosetta started to walk away, humming a light tune.

"Yes, well, you'd better hu – " the Lakitu started to say, before he suddenly fell asleep, lurching over his cloud.

Princess Peach's Castle. Undoubtedly one of the most notable places in the Mushroom Kingdom, this is where twenty two people will start and end their race around the world. This race, however, is unlike any other in history. Eleven teams of two, each of which already have an existing relationship, will race for a prize many have only dreamed of in their dreams; a prize of one million coins. The eleven teams are...

– Team Select –

(All interviews, questions, and etc. are done by Rosetta.)

Mario and Luigi – Brothers

"First, we have the iconic heroes of the Mushroom Kingdom : Mario and Luigi, brothers and experienced plumbers! Both of them have rescued princesses and saved lands, worlds, and even universes. How are you two feeling?"

"Mama mia! It's great. I am very happy to be on The Amazing Race!" the short, pudgy man wearing red replied. He wore a matching red cap on his head, which had the letter 'M' embroidered on the front of it.

"Ye-eah! It's great to have an opportunity at winning one million coins." agreed the taller, greener man next to him. His clothes were green where it was red on his brother's, and he had a large letter 'L' labeled on the front of his cap.

"I'm also looking forward to being able to bond with my brother, since he's rarely at home," Luigi added. "And when he is, it only takes a few minutes before he gets called onto another adventure..."

Mario looked at him apologetically. Luigi's slightly sad face immediately changed into one of embarrassment.

"No, no, Mario! I'm not blaming you for any of this. It's just unfortunate, that we were often barred the chance of meeting together during our lives..." said Luigi hastily.

"Yes...we've missed out on a lot of quality time together. I remember the great times we had when we were babies." Mario reminisced.

"Oh, don't remind me," said Luigi, shaking his head. "In fact, I think I prefer the times we've had recently, now that I think about it." Mario laughed.

Peach and Daisy – Best Friends

"The two royal princesses from the Mushroom Kingdom and Sarasaland, Princess Peach and Princess Daisy, are here sisters-in-arms. What's it like, being on The Amazing Race?"

"Oh, it's simply thrilling!" the girl on the right exclaimed, wearing an elaborate dress of yellow and orange, with flower-shaped accessories and short, brown hair. She had a pair of dainty white gloves that reached to her wrist. Her bubbly and sunny personality shone through the jewels on her crown, earrings, and brooch. "I can't wait to travel across the world, it's been such a long time since I've visited a kingdom other than mine or Peach's."

"Yes, it certainly is." replied the other princess in pink sitting next to her. She wore a light yet entrancing pink dress with a blue sapphire brooch resting in the center, along with matching earrings and crown. Her gloves extended all the way to her elbows. She had a nice, relaxed composure about her that gave off an air of someone that rarely gets upset or frustrated. "It's not very often you get to be on a game show, no matter what your status is."

"At least you've been on one; remember the time when you told me how you bested Bowser's baddies on a game show; while you were kidnapped?"

"Oh, well, yes, but..."

Daisy laughed triumphantly. "You answered all of the questions in one fell swoop! And don't forget the time when you were on the That's My Merlee! Show, and the Super Fun Quirk Quiz..."

"Oh, all right," Peach admitted. "Fine, so I have been on more than a few game shows; it is still a rare occurence for us to appear on a show on its first premiere, though."

Daisy shook her head. "I'm not so sure about that. Who knows if there are other versions of this show somewhere else in the world? Maybe in other universes, even."

Peach looked at her, puzzled.

"Plus, it'd be nice to improve our relationship," Daisy said, putting an arm around Peach's neck. "Not that we really need to work on anything, though! We've been best buds ever since the first day we met."

Peach agreed. "We're here for the experience, not the money. I'm looking forward to see how we will work together in the upcoming challenges that await us."

"...But, you have to admit, it'd still be pretty nice to win a million coins, right, Peach?"

Peach simply smiled at the camera hesitantly.

Yoshi and Birdo – Engaged

"Here we have Yoshi, a friendly dinosaur real estate agent that hails from Yoshi's Island, and Birdo, the retail manager living in the metropolis of Mushroom City. How does it feel, to be on The Amazing Race?"

"It's simply fantastic. It's an amazing feeling, that we're actually here, and competing for one million coins." said the pink-bowed reptile sitting on the left. She had a ludicrously large diamond ring on her finger.

The green reptile with a set of spikes trailing down his back and a red, shell-like item on his back, agreed enthusiastically. "Agreed. Our main goal is to win this contest of course, but it's also going to be refreshing traveling to various wonders around the world; and with Birdo by my side, it'll be a hundred times more exciting."

"Being with her is like swallowing a blue shell." Yoshi laughed, with Birdo looking at him in confusion at his strange axiom for a second, before joining in along with his laughter.

"This will be a great way to test our relationship; since we've been living separately most of the time, we haven't really worked as a team yet. Hopefully that won't be a hindrance during the race." Birdo explained.

"Yep! It can only get better." said Yoshi.

Wario and Waluigi – Brothers

"Wario and Waluigi, two brothers living in Wario's Woods. Both make a living by handling money, as it is their forte. So, guys, how are you two feeling, being on the Amazing Race?"

"Bah! We're here to win." said Wario, dressed in a pair of rather grotesque yellow overalls. A large letter 'W' was sewed onto the front of his matching yellow cap. By his side, his taller, thinner brother, Waluigi, nodded in agreement.

"Exactly. Losing's not an option for us." Waluigi told the camera, glaring into it with a vindictive glare in his eyes. He was sporting a pair of purple overalls, and his cap had the letter 'L' flipped 180° imprinted on the front of it.

"We're willing to crush everyone in our way..." said Wario.

"...Using every advantage that we get." Waluigi finished.

"We're all enemies in the end, right?" Wario stated. "No use in prolonging what's going to happen sooner or later."

"That's all we're saying," said Waluigi.

Toad and Toadette – Best Friends

"Toad and Toadette, two Toads from Mushroom City that have had a tight friendship ever since childhood. How does it feel, you two, being on the Amazing Race?"

"I'm terribly excited for this!" Toadette exclaimed exuberantly. She was sitting by her partner's side, her pink plaited locks bouncing by the side of her head. She wore a small, cute pink vest over her magenta colored undergarments. "I never thought that us, two normal Toads, would actually be able to get on this show...it's almost unbelievable!"

Toad nodded. He was wearing his classic yellow-lined blue vest over his torso, with a pair of brown shoes that covered all of his feet. "I'm just stoked to be here with Toadette; I never would've imagined being with anyone else."

Toadette laughed a light, cheery laugh. "Oh, yes! Toad and I have been friends ever since childhood. I don't think we're going to have much trouble cooperating while on this race, we've done so for the past eleven years now!"

"Most of the time, at least." Toad corrected. "We've had a few disagreements in the past, but everything works out okay eventually."

Toadette shook her head. "I'm not that worried."

"We're going to try our best at winning the one million coins," Toad said. "But we're going to try and have some fun while we're at it, too."

Bowser and Bowser Jr. – Father and Son

"Bowser, the king of the Koopas, and his son, Bowser Jr., both from Bowser's Castle, are here on the Amazing Race. How are you two feeling today?"

"Excited, pumped, you know," Bowser said, flicking his hand lazily. The famed Koopa king had on a few spiked collars on his wrists, arms, and necks, and etcetera. His bush of orange hair positively flamed on top of his head, where two horns also rested. His fangs were clearly visible, even when he closed his mouth, giving him an appearance of a pseudo-vampire. "The usual."

"My poppa's used to these kinds of things," explained Bowser. Jr. The bib that he wore all the time rested around his neck. He had a few collars on his body as well, although they lacked the sharp spikes that his dad had. His hair resembled a small ember that rested atop his head, along with two tiny horns. He had some very tiny fangs that protruded from his upper lip. "He's famous, so these things are like a daily routine for him. Of course, I'm used to being in the spotlight as well, but my dad has a leg-up on me in terms of experience."

Bowser Jr. paused for a moment, before continuing. "For our plan, we're going to try and use our power of influence to our advantage; people are usually intimidated by us, as you all know, I'm sure."

"And this time, with Peach also competing, he's going to – " Bowser Jr. started to say, before being silenced as his father gave him a stern look.

After a few seconds of awkward silence, Bowser Jr. spoke up again. "It's a shame that I can't bring my paintbrush, though, we would've had this in the bag if we could."

"But even so, we're going to win, right, dad?" asked Bowser Jr., looking up.

"Whatever you say, son." Bowser answered with a shrug.

Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong – Dating

"Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong, two dating, energetic Kongs that reside in DK Jungle. How are you two feeling, being on the Amazing Race?"

Dixie Kong, sitting on the right, was the first one to speak. "It's very exciting; I never would've thought that we would actually make it, when we first auditioned." Dixie was wearing a pink beret on her blonde hair, which was tied up into a ponytail. She wore a lavender colored T-shirt and a pair of jeans.

"Life is full of surprises, and boy, did we get one when we were notified that we were accepted," Diddy told them. Diddy was wearing his trademark red cap, which had the letters 'DK' embroidered on the front of it, and sported a red tank top, with two golden yellow stars on the front of it. He was also wearing a pair of khaki shorts. "It's enthralling that we're here right now."

"Hopefully we won't lose during the first few...what was it? Legs, if I remember correctly. I haven't done much racing," explained Dixie, as she tried to remember. "It'd be nice to see a bunch of different places around the world, since I haven't had much of a chance to travel much. But I'm already happy enough to be here, with Diddy, and on the show, so I won't be disappointed at all if we get eliminated in the first leg."

Diddy looked at Dixie fondly. He turned back to face the camera and said, "Yeah. We won't mind if we lose, but that doesn't mean that we aren't going to try our best...we're willing to take risks."

"I'm so happy to be with you in this, Diddy." said Dixie, looking up into Diddy's face and leaning against his shoulder. He smiled and nodded, feeling the same way.

"I am too, Dixie."

Boo and Dry Bones – Roommates

"Boo and Dry Bones, two students from U-Goom University, who have been roommates for three years now. How does it feel to be on the Amazing Race?"

"Rather exciting." Boo said somewhat blandly. The expression on his face completely conflicted with his statement; he looked bored, to say the least. Boo was wearing nothing at all, but on his otherwise empty appearance he had a pair of sharp fangs that showed when he opened his mouth, and his black eyes gave off a feeling of disdain to those around him.

Dry Bones nodded along with Boo. Dry Bones, like Boo, wasn't wearing any apparel. As he spoke, his bones clacked and clattered, giving off the sense that he was terribly cold...or nervous. Most likely the latter. "Y-Yes. It most c-certainly is. I never would've expected for B-Boo and I to have m-made it here...we're t-typically overlooked when it c-comes to t-tryouts, but Boo...is d-determined."

Boo glanced at Dry Bones apathetically, yawning. He sat up a bit straighter before saying, "I have to admit, I was surprised too. There were probably many more candidates more qualified than us, so you can imagine how I felt when I heard that we were accepted."

Dry Bones nodded his head in agreement, with such enthusiasm and nervousness that his head nearly plopped off. Dry Bones readjusted his head, as if this was old-hat for him, before speaking. "T-This race is g-going to be a whole new experience f-for m-me...no, m-make that us. We m-may have been roommates f-for three years now, b-but we haven't really c-collaborated together on...anything. T-This would be a g-great way for us to w-work on our f-friendship."

"Yeah," said Boo. "Plus visiting all of these nations and such would be an enlightening experience. Being stuck on campus for so long makes you feel a little...restless, I guess you could say."

"I-I'm really looking forward to this," Dry Bones said. "I h-hope that we do well."

"One million coins are at stake. We can't afford to make any mistakes." stated Boo solemnly.

Goomba and Koopa – Married

"Goomba and Koopa, a cheery elderly couple living on the outskirts of Toad Town. How are you two feeling today, being on the Amazing Race?"

"Absolutely exhilarated!" exclaimed the jolly-faced Goomba, sitting on the right. Goomba was dressed rather dazzlingly; he had on a finely tailored suit, a blue plumed hat, a pair of spectacles, but otherwise looked like a regular old Goomba. He also had a bristling white mustache, which symbolized his longevity.

"Yes, I can't imagine that we are here," said Koopa. Koopa wore a fancy gown, and a rosy feathered hat which mirrored that of Goomba's. On her right arm she carried her beige colored purse. Koopa had a few wrinkles on her face, but her smile and positive attitude betrayed that fact. "It's not everyday you see a couple of oldies like us on a game show!"

Goomba nodded. "Back then, we didn't even have such a thing; that's how old we are."

"We're not planning to let age be a dominating factor in our performance," told Koopa. "Most people tend to underestimate old people due to their age, but we're ready to show them that that's not necessarily true."

"Yep! We're still as chipper as we were forty years ago," Goomba said happily. "And boy, are we ever excited! This race is something neither of us have experienced yet."

"Our long marriage and bond with each other may just be what will give us the leg-up on these youngsters!" exclaimed Koopa.

"And our experience in the outside world may be of benefit to us too; we've gone traveling quite a bit after our retirement, and all of our life experiences may come into play during the race." Goomba said.

"We're prepared, and we are going to think through things logically with an open mind." Koopa commented.

"But all in all, we're here for the experience, not the money. Of course, the money would be a nice bonus too, but seeing as how we're in our old age, occasions like these are rarely come across, so we're glad to even be here." added Koopa.

"Yessiree, this is going to be something extravagant..." said Goomba dreamily.

Petey Piranha and King Boo – Friends

"Petey Piranha and King Boo, friends and professors teaching at Toad Town University. So guys, how are you feeling to be on the Amazing Race?"

"Joyful! And a bit nervous," replied Petey Piranha, flapping his leaf-like limbs in an attempt to gesticulate his emotions. Petey looked just the same as ever, his polka-dotted bikini and friendly, round face still the same as it was ever since his first appearance. "Racing for one million coins...it's just unbelievable."

"Yes, it most certainly is." said King Boo, looking over at Petey. King Boo, like his relative, Boo, did not wear any clothes. However, he did have a very large and ornate crown on his head, with a humongous red ruby inlaid inside it. King Boo was also much larger than that of other Boos, his body size rivaling to that of Petey's equally large size.

"It's nice to be able to get out into the open," Petey explained. "It's why I became a botany professor. I'm eager to see what locales that we are going to visit."

"Spending time teaching all of these kids about biology can be quite taxing on the soul," said King Boo. "So I do agree with Petey on the fact that this will be very relaxing, visiting different places, even though there will most likely be stress and pressure involved in this upcoming race."

"Our knowledge isn't only limited to the subjects that we teach. We think that we have an advantage over the other teams with our vast wealth of knowledge, even though our physical deterrents may bring us down a bit." said Petey.

"I can already tell that this will shape up to be an interesting experience." said King Boo, smirking slightly.

Noki and Pianta – Friends

"Noki and Pianta, two residents and friends from Isle Delfino that work together in the Delfino Hotel. Tell me, how do you two feel, being on the Amazing Race?"

"Amazed, of course!" said Noki. Noki wore a small baby blue dress that fitted her petite body, and wore a jade bracelet on both of her wrists. Her spiral shell was decorated with multicolored stars, and on her lips was rosy red lipstick.

Her companion, Pianta, nodded in agreement, his rather bulbous nose moving as he did so. "Being in this race and having a chance to win a million coins is certainly something," Pianta told. "Exploring the world, that's also something."

Noki chuckled. She closed her eyes for a brief second before opening them again and saying, "Oh, yes! The exploration! It's something to admire, you know. Since Pianta and I work inside the Delfino Hotel, we get visitors from all over the world, dressed in all sorts of fancy-schmancy garments. I find it pleasurable that this time it's us that will do the exploring and visiting and checking in at hotels."

Pianta nodded again. Noki smiled as she said, "And not only will we check in at hotels, but we will also be the first ones to check-in at the finish line, at the end of this race."

"Hopefully our social skills as hotel receptionists will help us during the race," Pianta said. "We know how to deal with people, and are very resourceful."

"We can adapt to any situation quickly, easily, and efficiently." Noki said.

"We're looking forward to everything that's going to come in this race; improving our friendship, the exploring, the challenges, and most importantly, the one million coins." said Pianta.

"Can these teams stand up to the stress of traveling together across nearly thirty thousand miles? And which team will come up with the right strategy, the right combination of brains, brawn, and teamwork to win the one million coins?

All of these questions and more will be answered as we begin...

The Amazing Race.

Hosted by yours truly, Rosetta!" Rosetta exclaimed jubilantly, twirling the microphone in her hands.