Greed TV: Crossover Double Dash GP

An Author's World OVA Story By 623

Prologue Part 1: Greed & Howard

High atop the main tower of the Greed Television Station, Greed Incarnate, a brown anthropomorphic weasel, sits at his desk, reading his mail, "Another day, another load of hate mail from the viewers. It really does get annoying," Greed puts a letter down and opens another, "And the only thing more annoying are the suggestions for new shows," Greed reads the letter in his hand, "Damn, Axl. How many times do I have to block your letters before you get the point? A show about 'A ladies-man reploid named Axl' won't make me money, therefore, I'm not producing it." Greed balls the letter up and throws it away. Suddenly, a prinny walks in Greed's door.

"I have a special delivery for a Mr. Greed... dood." The Prinny holds up a manilla envelope with a serious look on his face.

"That would be me, Prinny," Greed holds his hand out for the envelope, "Please, have a seat."

"Whatever..." The Prinny hands Greed the envelope and has a seat, "Dood."

Greed goes about reading the letter in the envelope, "Crossover Double Dash GP?" Greed continues reading the letter with more vigor, "A race that spans seven different worlds... YES!" Greed stands up and puts the letter down, "That's exactly what I need to make money! Think of the sponsorships an event of that calibur would attract! Besides, we don't have a racing program. Prinny!"

"Yes?" The Prinny gets up in surprise.

"What's your name!?"

"...Howard."

"You work for the Net's Underwhere, right?"

"Indeed. I was not lucky enough to be born into a world with a definite afterlife... dood."

"Not anymore! You work for me now! I'll make the appropriate calls, since I personally know the King of the Underwhere."

"What exactly will I be doing?"

"You're going to be my personal assistant. It pays double what you're doing now, so you'll be reincarnated faster."

"Deal."

"Well then, your first job as my assistant is to send out the appropriate invitations for this." Greed hands the letter to Howard.

"At your command, sir." Howard leaves the room.

"Hehehe... They think that I don't know what this race is going to lead to, but I'm fully aware that it has the ability to break open the gate. But that gate opening is ratings gold, anyway," Greed takes a sip from the coffee on his desk, "It's a good thing I don't have to deal with the FCC."

Prologue Part 2: Invitations

"Mail Call!" A paratroopa calls into Mario's house as Luigi exits the building.

"Oh, Parakarry, what do we have today?"

"Ah! Luigi, I have an invitation for Mario." Parakarry hands Luigi a strange envelope.

"He's always getting invited to things!"

"It's from Greed TV, so it must be important. Anyway, I have fifteen more of these to deliver. Seven here and eight in the Smash Dimension."

"You've got quite a trip ahead of you. You should be on your way."

"See you, Luigi." Parakarry waves to Luigi as he flies off to deliver the other invitations.

Luigi walks back into the house, "Hey, bro! You've got an invitation to something!" Mario enters the room, looking hung over, "Man, Bro, you don't look too good."

"I partied a bit too hard last night, I guess. Read me the invitation."

"Fine," Luigi clears his throat to read the invitation, "'Mario, you have been cordially invited to participate in the Crossover Double Dash GP. You will race with eight other teams of two in your own world for the chance to race the winners of six other worlds. You are allowed to pick any partner and vehicle that you like. Hope to see you at the races, and good luck! -Greed TV'."

"So basically, we get to race again. Great." Mario drinks some Chuckola Cola to get over his hangover.

Meanwhile, invitations are also being delivered in the Sonic World, Mega Man World, Netherworld, Jump World and several different worlds of Anime.

Prologue Part 3: Cast & Crew

Within the Main Tower of the Greed Television Station, several hundred people from different worlds await an announcement by Greed in an auditorium, "What are we here for?" one Koopa Troopa asks before Greed and Howard walk to center stage.

"You're probably all wondering why I called you here," Greed begins, "Well, you are all going to work for me during the Crossover Double Dash GP."

"You are all the crew for your respective worlds," Howard interjects, "However, a select few of you have specific jobs... dood."

"Please come to the stage as Howard calls your name and title." Greed adds.

"Goombario, Announcer. Kooper, Anouncer. Lakilulu, Flag Girl. Lakilester, Pit Crew." Howard lists as they come to the stage, "Peppy Hare, Announcer. Malon, Announcer. Samus Aran, Flag Girl. Captain Falcon, Pit Crew. Ulala, Announcer. Ray the Squirrel, Announcer. Tikal, Flag Girl. Gemerl, Pit Crew. Kero Midorikawa, Announcer. Toad Man, Announcer. Layer, Flag Girl. Thomas Light, Pit Crew. Usagi, Announcer. Plenair, Announcer. Mr. Satan, Announcer. Bon Clay, Announcer. Nami, Flag Girl. Usopp, Pit Crew."

"I can't believe that I'm doing this." Samus says on her way to the stage.

"Don't worry, babe," Captain Falcon starts with a smirk, "You can always help me out during the race."

"Shut up, Falcon." Samus snaps back, "If it wasn't for the bounty on my head, I wouldn't even consider doing this."

Once everyone is on stage, Greed speaks up, "As for the rest of you, your jobs will be assigned by these guys. See you all in a week, when the preliminary races happen." Greed and Howard leave the stage as the attendees shuffle out.