"Hello, viewers!" Don said. He was standing in a grassy park in the middle of Vancouver, Canada.
"Today, twenty-two different people will team up and start the adventure of a lifetime." Don explained. "There will be explosive drama, crazy challenges, excruciating pain and it's all going to be shown to the whole world!"
"But… if they can endure all of the wacky tasks, they will be awarded one million dollars… EACH!" Don held up two million dollar checks.
"Now, I believe our contestants should be here any minute now…" Don checked his watch as a large blue bus dropped all twenty-two racers at the starting point.
The first contestant was a sixteen year old caucasian male. He had dark black hair that goes long down to his shoulders. He was also wearing a white shirt with a red rose on it covered by a black leather jacket, a necklace of the Celtic Cross, black sweats with red stripes, black sandals.
Interview: Joshua
Joshua: I entered this race for my brother, Miles. It would make both of us so happy if I could win this money.
End Interview: Joshua
The next racer was a seventeen year old girl with bright teal-green eyes. She had an olive tan skin tone, and had a very slim, willowy but curvy figure. She was wearing a ivory-colored off the shoulder ruffled top with a brown leather belt tied around the waist, a long deep burgundy-red pleasant skirt that flows out just above the knees, and black ballet slippers over pale white stockings.
Interview: Luna
Luna: I can't wait for the race to get started! I hope I have a nice partner to get along with.
End Interview: Luna
The third racer was a seventeen year old male. He was caucasian with crimson red eyes and a smug look on his face. He had red hair, which was spiky with a little cowlick on one side of his head. He was wearing a long, black unbuttoned ragged coat with a high collar, with protectors in each arm to defend himself from getting hit. Under it was a dark grey dress shirt with a purple tie, black pants with white bandages, and black boots with chains and spikes. This racer also had a belt equipped with various gadgets attached to his waist.
Interview: Zack
Zack: I am Zack, evil genius extraordinaire! Hahaha… no that wasn't scary enough, let me try again.
(Zack takes a deep breath.)
Zack: I am Zack, the world's greatest form of EVIL! Mwaha, mwa- no wait, ugh, this will take a few tries to perfect-
End Interview: Zack
The fourth racer was a seventeen year old Australian girl with golden hair tied into a high ponytail. She was wearing all black, with tight leggings and black combat boots, as well as a loose, baggy black shirt that just reaches her midriff and hangs off her shoulder.
Interview: Ayla
Ayla: I'm so happy that I get to be on the show! I bet this will be tons of fun!
End Interview: Ayla
Our fifth racer looked tough. He was seventeen years old and wore a black blazer jacket, white dress shirt, dark blue jeans, and grey shoes. He had scars across his knuckles and one running from his right temple down to his jawline. He had two tattoos, one on his right forearm of his skin broken open to reveal metal parts and machinery underneath and "Death Before Dishonor" written across his upper chest.
Interview: Bronson
Bronson: People back home, they know not to mess with me. These other racers are going to learn the same thing soon enough. I don't appreciate people who are fake.
End Interview: Bronson
The sixth racer was an eighteen year old black-haired girl. She was wearing a white button down shirt with blue jeans and white running shoes. She was also carrying a small black backpack which has a bit of food, some water, and a first aid kit.
Interview: Ash
Ash: My name's Ashley, but you can just call me Ash! I'm really really excited to be on this show. I just hope my clumsiness doesn't get in my way!
End Interview: Ash
The seventh contestant was a sixteen year old boy. He was wearing a black unzipped leather jacket, red shirt, white socks, blue jeans and black sneakers. He also had neatly combed brown hair.
Interview: Matthew
Matthew: You might look at some of my hobbies and consider me to be an uncool kid. But I guarantee you, I have big plans for this game! Sign me a million dollar check!
End Interview: Matthew
Racer number eight was an twenty-year old Asian woman. She wore red-framed eyeglasses and a red-colored shirt with a white doctor's coat over her shirt. She also wore a short black skirt over her black leggings.
Interview: Yvette
Yvette: I believe that I am smart, resourceful and a hard worker. Hopefully I can prove to be a valuable partner during this race.
End Interview: Yvette
The ninth contestant was a sixteen year old male, who was sporting a black shirt with a skull on it, a white jacket with a silver outline over the shirt, jeans and sneakers. He also had shiny black hair in a semi mohawk.
Interview: Nathan
Nathan: This race is all about experiencing new… experiences! I've climbed the most treacherous mountains and swung through jungles! I'm prepared to take on this race!
End Interview: Nathan
The tenth racer was a sixteen year old girl. She had long and wavy platinum blonde hair that went down past her shoulders. Her bangs were clipped back with a silver hair barrette. She was wearing a black and magenta camouflage zip-up hoodie with fluffy cat-like ears on the hood that she always kept up, with turquoise-colored cat eyes and a white fanged Cheshire-like grin printed on the back over a purple tank top with a silver spider web like pattern. She also wore a turquoise and black plaid skirt over hot pink leggings, and turquoise converses with little black broken hearts spotted on them.
Interview: Ivy
Ivy: I am so happy that I was accepted for the race! I promise, with me around, this race will be anything but boring!
End Interview: Ivy
The eleventh racer was a strong-looking seventeen year old male. He wore a tight-fitting, amber colored t-shirt, a pair of brown, camo-colored, cargo shorts and apple green sneakers.
Interview: Marcus
Marcus: I think this race will be a great way to test my physical abilities and test my power.
(Marcus flexes his right arm until his shirt sleeve rips apart.)
Marcus: Oops. Heh heh.
End Interview: Marcus
"We're halfway there," Don took note as the first half of the racers exited the bus. "Here comes racer number twelve!"
The twelfth contestant was a thirty-six year old woman. She had blonde hair tied in a ponytail. She wore a white blouse with blue jeans and black sneakers.
Interview: Sharon
Sharon: As a part-time saleswoman and a full-time mother, this will be an easy way to get some much needed vacation. I did tell my boss as I was sick, so it's a good thing that this won't be broadcasted on television.
(The cameraman whispered to Sharon.)
Sharon: Crap.
End Interview: Sharon
The thirteenth racer was a twenty-year old male. He wore a fitted white t-shirt under a long sleeved black combat shirt, loose fitting faded light blue denim jeans, with a black leather buckle belt holding them up. He also wore black boots that peek out from under his jeans. He had two tattoos: a ring of shurikens on his left arm, as well as a red serpent like tattoo that was on his right shoulder blade.
Interview: Malcolm
Malcolm: I really like martial arts. I just think that it's an amazing way for people to channel their energy. I hope that this race will allow me to experience new cultures and meet new people!
End Interview: Malcolm
Racer number fourteen was a twenty-one year old female. She had light brown hair tied in a messy bun. She wore a gray vest over a blue t-shirt that's tied around the waist. For pants, she wore a pair of gray khaki shorts with a black belt. On her feet, she wears white socks and a pair of brown hiking boots.
Interview: Sabrina
Sabrina: I think that this race will be really fun… however… I came here with the intention to win, and I don't want someone to slow me down!
End Interview: Sabrina
The fifteenth contestant was a seventeen-year old caucasian male. He wore a navy blue beanie and black framed rectangular glasses. He was also carrying a pen over his right ear. He wears a navy blue overcoat with a black undershirt and a zipper, along with grey pants, and blue and white running shoes.
Interview: Drake
Drake: As of late, I have been quite troubled. I am hoping that taking part in this race will help me find what it is that I seek.
End Interview: Drake
The sixteenth racer caught everyone's eyes. She had long red hair, a red shirt and jeans. She was wearing sunglasses that covered her blue eyes.
Interview: Whitney
Whitney: All of my modeling has really overwhelmed me. I need a break from all of that.
End Interview: Whitney
Racer number seventeen caught everyone's eyes, but in a different way. His hair was styled into a walnut brown mullet and he had a rather large beard. He wore a sleeveless black shirt, faded and ripped blue jeans, black boots and a pair of aviator sunglasses. His clothes were dirty and he smelled like exhaust.
Interview: Gordon
Gordon: I'm thirty-four years old. I came here to win, and I better not be paired up with any of these little kids. They would only slow me down.
End Interview: Gordon
The eighteenth racer was a sixteen year old girl. She had auburn-colored hair styled into twin tails, with two ribbons, one red and one blue, holding up her hair. She also wore a white t-shirt with black stripes, black Jeans and blue converses. She looked very confident with a devious smile.
Interview: Arianna
Arianna: I hope I have a nice partner. Someone that won't judge me for anything I might do during this race…
End Interview: Arianna
The nineteenth contestant was a sixteen year old boy. He had shaggy blonde hair and wore glasses, A blue, grey, and black striped shirt with a hoodie, blue jeans, and black sneakers.
Interview: Kevin
Kevin: I'm so glad that I was accepted! I may not be quite as big and strong as some of the tough guys, but… I think I'm pretty smart… so maybe I'll do okay!
End Interview: Kevin
The twentieth contestant was a seventeen year old girl. She was very short, being less than five feet tall. She wore black rimmed glasses, a black and pink Hello Kitty t-shirt, with black sweatpants and grey sneakers.
Interview: Hui
Hui: I have an IQ of 226. That doesn't make me weird! Even though most people seem to disagree about that. Look, I'm very tough so anyone who messes with me is going to regret it!
End Interview: Hui
Racer number twenty-one was a sixteen year old girl. She had black hair tied in a ponytail. She was wearing a trendy black top, with a white ruffled skirt, a pair of white socks, and white studded sneakers. She wore a silver heart necklace that also serves as a locket. In it is a picture of her mother, whom she never met...
Interview: Brittany
Brittany: I came here to see the world. I am going to miss my family while I am away, but I want to show them that I am strong and independent.
End Interview: Brittany
The final racer was a twenty-three year old male. He had slicked back, straight black hair that reached the back of his neck and curls up at end. He wore a white t-shirt underneath a red hoodie, blue jeans and a pair of black sneakers.
Interview: Daniel
Daniel: I'm not here to make friends. I've learned that people are nothing more than greedy fools who only care about themselves. Why should I be any different?
End Interview: Daniel
"Welcome, everyone." Don told the twenty-two racers. "We've carefully selected twenty-two racers, each from different backgrounds. Now, before we can start the race, we need to pick partners. You have each been given a piece of paper with a number on it. You need to find the other racer who has that number. Please do so now."
"Number one!" Joshua and Matthew high-fived each other and introduced themselves.
"I see your number is two as well." Yvette told Malcolm. The two of them shook hands.
"Number three?" Hui asked Drake.
"We're number four!" Brittany and Ashley began talking to each other.
"Woohoo! Number five!" Ayla greeted Bronson and tried to high five. Bronson reluctantly lifted up his hand and high-fived her back.
"I guess that makes us number six." Marcus and Whitney greeted each other.
"H- Hello." Luna said to Kevin. "You're number seven? It's nice to meet you!"
"Hey, looks like we're both number eight." Sabrina and Nathan greeted each other.
"I'm Sharon, it's a pleasure to meet you." Sharon went to shake Gordon's hand, but she quickly pulled her arm back when she realized his hands were covered in sweat and gas.
"I see you are my partner. Hmph. We shall see if you possess the proper talents to be my teammate." Zack told Daniel.
"I guess we're number eleven? Last but not least!" Ivy told Arianna.
"Okay, listen up." Don told everyone. "We're standing in Vancouver, Canada, the very beginning of the race. However, only ten teams will be traveling around the rest of the world. The last team to reach me at the pit stop in this city will be eliminated."
As Don continued to speak, it was revealed that he was actually was a hologram. As he began to fade, he said a few more sentences.
"We've scattered eleven travel tips around this park. So I shouldn't keep you waiting any longer. The Ridonculous Race: Stranger Danger begins in 3… 2… 1…"
"GO!" All of the contestants ran through Don's hologram and started frantically searching the park for travel tips. The race for a million dollars (each) had officially begun.
Author's Note: That concludes the first chapter! I was originally going to include the first elimination in this chapter, but I thought it might be better to split the chapters up. Based on introductions, what contestants seem the most interesting? Let me know in the reviews. Also, be sure to let me know if your character seems, uh, out of character. See everyone next chapter!