The ships slowly approached the large platform that was once home to the Furious Universe Tournament. Down below, things were rustling and bustling as people from all over have come either to race or enjoy the show.
"To think, this was where we once fought one another." Jexi said.
"Definitely a place we're going to remember." Rainbow said. "I'm gonna sign up our vehicles so we don't miss out." Rainbow said running off.
David was looking nervous.
"What's wrong, Dave? Not looking forward to this?" Scott asked.
"N-no, it's not that." David said. "It's just that...most of the worlds we came from aren't technologically advanced enough to have vehicles to race in. I don't think my team will have a proper entry."
"Then you're gonna bite the dust, kid." a voice said as standing near a motorcycle was a man in a leather jacket. It was Ferric.
"Ferric?" Brook asked.
"Yeah. Like I would miss a race. Ferric Fawesome is here to take the cup for the Metal Demons." he said.
"This guy sure seems full of himself." David said as he eyed a motorcycle racer with a helmet. "Who's that guy?"
"No clue. He's registered under the name Mr. E. No one knows who he is." Ferric said.
"Hey, Ferric. You still have some competition, because Aria and I, are in the Moto divison too." Hope said.
"You said competition. You two aren't competition." Ferric said.
"What about you, David? Surely, you had something." Colette said.
"Well… I did have this cool motorcycle back home, but…" David said. "By now, it's probably lost in all the chaos there."
"A moto rider huh? Hey, chore boy!" Ferric shouted to a grunt. "Give him your bike!"
"Yes sir!" he said before wheeling a motorcycle to David.
"Wow… This looks really cool." David said, admiring it.
"You can ride it in the races. Just keep this in mind, if you don't take first in the last race...you have to join the Metal Demons. It's sort of a wager." Ferric said grinning evilly.
"Oh, you won't be in a position to make demands once you see what I can do on this thing." David said with a smirk.
"But yeah, there's stiff competition here. Like that bot." Ferric said pointing to a robot with helicopter blades on his back. "For the aircraft races, Gyroman of Team Protoman."
"Does he even count? He turns into a helicopter." Hope said.
"There's no rule about the racer also being the vehicle." Ferric said.
"Yeah well… you're right Ferric. I kinda have some competition, my Light Bike and I." Hope said.
"What about you, Lloyd?" David asked. "Didn't you and the rest of your friends have something for this."
"That's right." Lloyd said. "Thanks to Sheena forming a pact with Volt, we able to use Rheairds to fly in the air."
"Hohoho! Such little dreams. It must be nice thinking they will come true." a voice laughed as they saw Eggman approaching.
"And just what's this guy doing here?" Scott asked.
"Well, this is open invitation." Sectonia said.
"Besides, the Universal Villains are one of the sponsors for this race." Eggman said.
"One of Flux's covers, I'm assuming." Ramona said.
"Hehahaha! Yeah. We're gonna take you down to the ground." laughed a familiar villain.
"Pete? What are you doing here?" Sora asked.
"I joined the Universal Villains, small fries!" Pete said.
"Thats right. And he'll be driving in the car division." Eggman said.
"Save the attitudes for the races." Ferric said. "Besides, from what I hear, we're suppose to get some guest racers for each division."
A loud zooming was heard above them as a blue flying car raced across the sky before landing on the ground as jumping out of it was a man dressed in a pilot suit with a helmet with a falcon on it as he pulled back a fist and punched a balloon in the air. "Falcon...PUNCH!" he shouted before landing.
"Oh my god…" Scott muttered. "Is that…"
"It is…" David said. "It's Captain Falcon!"
"Show me...your moves!" Falcon said as the crowds cheered.
"The fans really seem to love him." Sectonia said. "Well, he is one of the best F-Zero pilots in the universe for a reason."
"Holy cow, how is anyone ever gonna pull ahead of The Blue Falcon?!" Hope said.
"You won't have to worry. He's racing in the aircraft division." Ferric said.
"Tails, you think the Tornado can beat that supersonic jet powered machine?" Sonic asked.
"Uh….I don't know." Tails said shaking.
"You'll do fine." Hope said before he felt a fist on his back.
"Bang. You're beat." a voice said as Hope saw Zexi standing there. "Here we meet again, Hope the Victor." he said smirking.
"Who are you?" Sectonia asked.
"I'm the kid who's gonna surpass Jexi the Hunter and Hope the Victor. My name is Zexi." he said smiling.
"Wait… you're entering the races too?" Hope asked.
"Yeah! Its gonna be fun!" Zexi smiled.
"Last I checked kid, you don't even have any vehicles to speak of, much less drive." Indigo said.
"That won't bother us." Zexi said as Tulip, Gemina and Abby arrived. "Cause we're taking home the gold!"
"Yes! Gold and maybe some jewels." Gemina said.
"Though it is likely we won't have any as trophies can be easily bought." Abby said.
"Let's...just have a good time." Tulip said.
"Hm?" Raine thought as she saw Tulip. "Pardon me, but...are you an elf?"
"Yes. I am." Tulip said. "My name is Tulip, an elf from the enchanted forests."
"I see. Elves are known to live in those kinds of places." Raine said. "My name is Raine Sage, and this is my younger brother Genis. We're actually half-elves."
"Nice to meet you, Tulip." Genis said.
"A pleasure. A shame we won't race. I'll be competing in the moto division." Tulip said.
"Man, a lot of people are signing up for that division, are they?" Zelos asked.
"Motorcycles happen to be extremely popular because of the belief they make people cool. As explained by the Explanation App." Abby said.
"I see…" Lloyd said.
"Yeah. Abby's in aircraft, Gemina's in car and I'm racing in watercraft." Zexi said.
"With Lloyd and his group using Rheairds thanks to Sheena, they'll be in aircraft as well." Ramona said.
"Yes. I am sorry, but I will move past you all with the Rocket App. I am extremely fast." Abby said.
"I wouldn't be so smug." Sheena said. "Go too fast and you won't be able to turn without crashing."
"Crashing is not an issue with the Navi App." Abby said.
"Well, guys… Looks like you've got the odds stacked against you." Ming said.
"I don't really mind." Lloyd said. "The harder the challenge, the more satisfying the victory."
"That's the spirit, Lloyd!" Teba said in praise.
Trumpets began to play as Ampharos walked onto the stage with his eyes closed. "Hello and welcome to the Furious Racing tournament. I hope you are as eager as I am for this." Ampharos asked the crowd.
The crowd cheered loudly and applauded. "Now, let's discuss the rules. Each division will race in four different races. After the fourth race of each, we'll hold a final conjoint race on a special track. Also, one other thing, during the races, the racer that comes in last place will be automatically disqualified." Ampharos said.
"Whoa… Talk about pressure." David said.
"So from the sound of it, only sixteen aren't gonna make the final cut." Ferric said.
"At least this guarantees that at least four of Lloyd's group will make it." Leia said with optimism.
"Wow… way to be optimistic…" Hope said.
"Now, here's how tracks will be determined. This roulette lists the 20 universes we have. It will spin before we start a race and whatever it lands on will be our track. So, be prepared….for the unexpected!" Ampharos said with determination as the crowd was in a frenzy.
"This reminds me of all those races those guys in those cool cars did in different realms, and they were racing against these green drones." Rainbow said.
"Wait… You watch AcceleRacers?" David asked.
"Yeah, I did! It was awesome!" Rainbow said.
"I know! I watched the whole series from start to finish. I couldn't take my eyes off of it." David said.
"Okay, if we're done being nerdgasmic, we should get ourselves ready for the first race." Zelos said.
"Okay. First division will be the car division. And the universe we're racing in is….the 3rd Universe!" Ampharos said.
"The Magic Universe." Tulip said.
"A shame that none of us will be there. Some of us would've felt right at home." Sectonia said.
"No big deal. We can watch from the camera that follows them." Jibanyan said.
"There are so many fantasy settings that would be in the Magic Universe. It'll be hard to tell which world the track will be in." Jude said.
"You said, honor student." a voice said as Jude looked behind him to see an old acquaintance.
"Alvin?" Jude asked.
"Hey there, Jude. Bet you didn't expect me to be here." Alvin said.
"Well, I kind of figured you would show up to one of these eventually." Jude said.
"Car racers! You have 5 minutes to get your vehicles to the starting line! Please don't be late!" Buizel said over the intercom."
"That's me. Wish me luck." Rainbow said getting in a driving off.
"Looks like the first race is getting underway." Alvin said.
"Alvin, are the others here too?" Jude said.
"Yep. We've heard about everything you've been through. Sounds like you two had quite the adventure." Alvin said. "If you're not racing yourselves, you should take the time to catch up."
"Yeah. You do that. I'm gonna win some gems." Gemina said. "Crystal Car!" she said creating a car made of crystal as she got in and drove off.
"Otherworldly beings come in all flavors." Ming said.
"Apparently so." David said.
The drivers got to the starting line as Mawile approached them. "Here is how the race track will work. You will start in the enchanted forest, moving right into the mystic plains, moving right through the dragon caves finally stopping at the steps of the Summoner's Institute." Mawile said.
"Seems simple enough." Leia said.
"Though knowing competition like this, it usually isn't." Sectonia said.
"Yes. People tend to do whatever it takes to win. And it usually has consequences." Robin said.
"I hope Rainbow Dash makes it out okay." Colette said.
"Yes. I happen to notice the area in the enchanted forest they are going to pass through happens to be a warzone right now." Tulip said.
"And they had to do it just as we race?" David said. "I swear, war is always the same, no matter where you look…"
"Either way...this is not going to end well." Tulip said.
"Racers! On your mark, get set…." Buizel began. "Go!"