YES! It is the first chapter of the Amazing Race! WOOT!

P.S. I know of hoogiman's story. I am not ripping him/her off, ya hear?

Scurrying.

Over and over again.

The yellow Pokémon was scurrying around his room, burning off his excess energy. Life was good for him; he had one of the largest rooms in the Mansion to himself, he was treated decently, and he had many friends in the Mansion, some of whom he would play pranks with. One of his pranks included scaring one of the new people, a mage from Fire Emblem, by holding a head of wax covered in red paint in front of her face using a fishing pole. She had fainted straightaway, and the Pokémon and his friends had laughed so hard their laughter echoed off the walls of the Mansion, scaring the crap out of everyone in the Mansion. He smiled at all the wonderful memories. At this time a kid had showed up at Pichu's room, twirling his baseball hat and yawning somewhat.

"Hey, Pichu, whazzup?"

"Good morning, Ness!" Pichu was nodding to his best friend, who was one of only two psychics who resided in the house. "Nothing much. So, what does the Council of the Prankmasters say today?"

"The CotP says to take a break and relax." Ness had formed a ball of ectoplasmic energy, and he was spinning it around in a bored manner. "But I want to prank Roy today."

"I wouldn't risk it," Pichu was sitting on his couch, and motioned Ness to do the same. "He'd slice your head off. But you know..." Pichu whispered into Ness' ear, and Ness' face grimaced, and then contorted into an evil smirk. "...sound good?"

"Oh, hell yes!" Ness was grinning ear to ear, but then asked, "Wait, wouldn't that make his mouth as dark as a moonless night in winter?"

"SSHH!" Pichu replied in an agonized voice. "You're giving the readers too much info!"

"...am I missing something here? What are you talking about?"

"Never have you minded about trivial details I have mentioned before!" Pichu replied. "Now come on, talk's cheap!" Ness and Pichu ran out the door, but Pichu turned to the computer screen and replied in its normal high-pitched voice, "Actually, we have nothing planned, so I did that to add suspense to the chapter. Ooh, scary!" Pichu squeaked playfully, but Ness caught his attention at last.

"Come on, Pichu!"

"I'm coming, for Lugia's sake! Hold your Ponytas..."

Meeting up with Young Link, the Ice Climbers, and Kirby in the cafeteria, Ness and Pichu grabbed some food and sat down to discuss the day's plans.

"So, Grandmaster Young Link, the Council of the Prankmasters is present and accounted for! What are our objectives today?" Ness playfully saluted Young Link, who laughed and gulped down some spaghetti.

"Well, we are to-" He was abruptly cut off by Master Hand, who had floated to the center of the room with his brother, Crazy Hand.

"May I have your attention, please? May I have your attention, please?" Master Hand was trying to quiet them all. As usual, Falco muttered cockily, "Man, what now? Don't ya know we're eating here?" He was quieted by a 'Shut up' from Master Hand, who then asked, "Who wants to travel the world?" The question was greeted by squeals of delight, several questions and a random phrase from Bowser. "Okay, you are all going to be in The Amazing Race." Everyone cheered as Master Hand continued, "Now, then choose your teammate."

"Hmm...I am going with Pikachu." Pichu then scooted next to him, who rubbed his head playfully.

"Um...Roy?" Lilina squeaked. "Is it okay if I..."

"Yeah, it's okay. Come along." Roy grasped the young mage in a hug, causing Lilina to blush furiously.

"And you are coming with me." Marth motioned for Sheeda, who squealed with delight and jumped him. This continued for sometime with replies somewhat similar to the three displayed. Master Hand then proceeded to take account of everything. "Let's see...the teams are as follows:"

Mario and Luigi- Brothers

"Damn-a straight!"

"You got-a that right!"

Peach and Samus- Best Friends

"OOOH! How delightful!"

"Meh, it's not that bad..."

Link and Zelda- Dating

"This'll be good for us, Zel."

"Oh, Link..." They proceeded to kiss each other.

...yeah. Get a room, lovebirdbrains.

Bowser and Ganondorf- Villains

"We shall overcome all!"

"We are the masters of the universe!"

DK and Yoshi- Fellow Creatures

"Yay! Let us ride to victory!"

"Me want bananas."

...meathead...

Kirby and Jigglypuff- Dating On/Off

"We just want to rekindle our relationship again..."

"Alas, our love's view is muffled still!"

...you read too much Shakespeare.

Fox and Falco- Workmates

"Can't mess with us."

"Our mission to win will be successful, and we'll crush all in our way!"

Ness and Mewtwo- Psychics

"Our power will conquer all."

"I foresee our victory in this incredible game of life."

Popo and Nana- Siblings

"Yeah! We will win!"

"What he said!"

...hmm.

Pikachu and Pichu- Best Friends

"Yayness! We get to see the world!"

"I must admit, I am a little excited myself!"

Roy and Lilina- Best Friends

"Personally, I just want to see the world. It's pretty cool."

"Yeah, Roy, but a cool million is also good to have!"

Marth and Sheeda- Lovers

"I have greatly desired to see the world for all its worth."

"I guess we've com to the right place, then!"

Young Link and Dr. Mario- Friends

"This should be good..."

"I-a show you all-a! Doctors-a will win-a!"

Captain Falcon and Mr. Game & Watch- Acquaintances

"Must I be with this weirdo?"

"BEEP!" Watch your mouth, you philanderer!

"...and that's the teams. Now all we need is a host." Master Hand was a little freaked when Crazy Hand poured chocolate sauce all over himself.

"Why not you?" Yoshi was a little curious as to why Master Hand didn't want to participate.

"I'm going on vacation, and Crazy Hand is...not in his right mind."

"Is he ever?" Lilina's outburst gave several Smashers a good laugh, to which Master Hand replied, "That's why he's named Crazy Hand, duh!"

"Well, I will host."

"Ack!" Master Hand and the Smashers turned to the newcomer, cloaked in a black robe to mask their identity. "I don't believe it. It's..."

Well, well, well. Who's the host? Unfortunately, I already have a host who is ready and waiting. This is history in the making. If you want to be part of that history, send me a review detailing your name, penname, age, what you look like (eyecolor, your clothes, any weapons, etc. Be creative!), and your favorite Smasher to The Amazing Race, PO Box 15150, Smash Island, Nintendo, 55555-5555. I may give you a co-host job or a cameo appearance! And thank you to the reviewers of my first story, New Smasher on the Block! I feel so loved...

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