Chapter 2: The First Challenge

Author: Hi! It's me again! Thanks for reading this next chapter. And may I present to you, the 30 players.

(Audience applauses wildly as the other 30 players look on proudly).

Author: This is the second chapter of The Faceoff. In case you didn't know, the whole entire game is not live. Instead, the games had actually taken place 2 month ago.

(Audience listens with curiosity).

Author: The footage was supposed to air a month ago but SOME PEOPLE destroyed it.

(Everyone glares at Wario and Waluigi).

Author: The winning team has already been announced a month ago. Right, players?

All the players: Yep.

Author: All of us have agreed not to leak out any information about the game. So without further ado, let's start!

Room 1301

"Wow, this hotel is huge!" Tikal exclaimed.

"If you think this is luxury, you obviously haven't been to my castle yet," Peach told her.

"So, it looks like were teammates from now on," Hammer Bro told them.

"Yep, and apparently one of my teammates happens to be someone whom I have a rivalry with," Knuckles said while glaring at Sonic.

"Well at least Amy's not in this group," Sonic said much to Peach's annoyance.

"Sonic, if that girl dares to do anything to Mario, you're gonna be in deep trouble as well. Got that?" Peach told Sonic.

"Um... ok?" Sonic answered.

"So, leader, what's your plan?" Hammer Bro asked Tikal, the team leader.

"Well, I'm not so sure. In fact, I never expected to be a leader," Tikal said.

"Don't worry Tikal, you'll be fine. And in case anything goes wrong, you can always ask us for help," Sonic told her.

Tikal: I felt relieved that my teammates were kind to me. Still, I'm quite worried. I don't want to disappoint them.

Peach could clearly see the stress and fear in Tikal and decided to help her to relieve that amount of pressure she had.

"Hey Tikal," Peach asked.

"Yeah, Peach?" Tikal replied.

"What do you say we go cruise around the malls in the hotel?" Peach asked.

Tikal's eyes immediately lit up. "That's a good idea!" she exclaimed.

The two girls took their bags and left the room.

"See you guys later!" they said to the boys in unison.

Tikal: It was great that Peach cared for me. I'm guessing she's not as bad as Amy said she was.

Room 1302

"I still can't believe that they put Peach in the same group as Sonic!" Amy shrieked.

Mario and Birdo had already left the room five minutes ago, when they saw Amy's hammer.

"Just calm down Amy," Blaze reassured her.

"Calm down? Calm down? How on earth do you expect me to calm down when that princess is probably kissing Sonic right now?" Amy yelled while swinging her hammer.

"At least you're not the leader of this team," Blaze reminded her.

"Well at least your boyfriend is in the same group with you!" Amy shouted.

Silver blushed madly while Blaze smacked her forehead with her hand.

Blaze: These two weeks are going to be crazier than ever, even crazier than that time when Knuckles got all of us drunk in the hotel.

Room 1303

"So it looks like I'm stuck with you people," Shadow said to his teammates.

"Well at least you're not stuck with someone else," Tails told him.

"Well at least you're not the team leader," Metal Sonic said.

"Well at least you're not nervous," Cosmo said.

"Well at least you're not the only Mario character in this group," Rosalina said.

It was only then when the sonic characters realized that there were four sonic characters in their group.

Rosalina: I'm a bit fearful of Shadow and Metal Sonic, but I think I'll be fine with the others.

Room 1304

The three girls were no longer in their room. They had already decided to go outside the hotel to the stores outside.

That leaves only Vector and Waluigi in the room.

"Wow, I have a crocodile in my team. How interesting," Waluigi commented.

"Look, I may not be with my other two best pals, but I'm still staying strong. And if I'm forced to go against them, I'm not taking it easy, especially on Charmy." Vector answered.

"What's your point?" Waluigi asked, confused.

Vector: How did I get stuck with Waluigi?

Room 1305

"So, I heard you were a member of the Team Chaotix," Luigi asked Charmy.

"Yep, that's right!" Charmy answered, elated.

"By the way, who's our team leader?" Toadette and Yoshi asked in unison.

"I am," Blooper replied.

"You better not disappoint us! We'll get you back for it!" Charmy jokingly said as the other players laughed.

Blooper: To be a leader, I wonder if I myself have those needed qualities. I'm guessing I'll find out what's my true potential in this game.

Room 1306

The 5 members of Team 6 were already fighting with each other, some of them even on the verge of using curse words.

6 teams, 1 champion team. Which team is it?

Day 1

"Attention all players please make it down to the buffet bar by 8am," the speakers blared.

By 8am, all the 30 players were already at the buffet bar. They were all together with their respective team members. While they waited for MC Ballyhoo, some of the players could not help but drool by looking at the food. And yes, we're talking about Wario.

MC Ballyhoo went in front on the 30 players and spoke to them. "Good morning players, I trust you all had a good sleep. The challenges will begin today. But before that, you all must be hungry. I know that you're all ready to dig in to this wonderful breakfast."

The players nodded while eyeing the delicious food.

"But, not all of you can enjoy your breakfast," the host said. "For your first challenge in the game starts now," The players were alarmed and had shocked and perplexed looks on their face.

"Firstly, pick someone in your team, to represent your team in 15 seconds or your team won't be having breakfast today. Time starts now!"

The shocked players quickly gathered and had a quick discussion.

Team 1

"What's going on?" Tikal asked.

"I don't know, but Sonic, I pick you!" Peach said in confidence.

Sonic nodded and volunteered himself.

Sonic: I'm not sure what's going on, but I think one of the teams won't be having breakfast.

Team 2

"Hurry up, Blaze just pick someone! We don't have much time!" Amy yelled to her team leader.

"Fine, I'll go," Blaze said and went in front.

Blaze: I hope I made the right choice by volunteering myself. After all, I am the team leader.

Team 3

"Ok, we all choose Shadow, agree?" Metal Sonic said.

"Agreed," the other four players replied in unison.

Shadow: They made the right choice choosing me.

Team 4

The team members had chosen Vector as their team representative.

Vector: As a member of the Team Chaotix, I won't disappoint my team, or teams.

Team 5

"Please don't pick me, I'm the only girl in this group," Toadette pleaded.

"I think I'll go," Yoshi volunteered.

Yoshi: I've travelled with Mario on a lot of adventures, so this shouldn't be too hard for me.

Team 6

The team members had a fit and eventually chose Wario.

Wario: I don't care what I was going to do, I just want to eat already!

Team representatives

Team 1: Sonic

Team 2: Blaze

Team 3: Shadow

Team 4: Vector

Team 5: Yoshi

Team 6: Wario

After the 6 players have been chosen, MC Ballyhoo was ready to announce the rules. "Your first game is called the Bustling Breakfast game. For this game, you'll each be receiving your journals." The host then turned around and pointed to 5 tables with about 120 cards on the tables. There was also a piece of tape on each table. Right behind those tables were 6 small pieces of cardboard with the numbers 1 to 6 written on them.

Daisy: I was getting even more confused.

Blaze: I sort of regretted volunteering myself.

"All the cards are faced down and only one is coloured while the others are white. The first person to get the coloured card, and tape it onto their team number will be able to win journals for their teammates. You team will also be able to have breakfast," the host explained.

The players did some thinking and when they realized that there were only 5 tables, they understood what the host had said earlier on.

"As you may have noticed, there are only 5 tables. So for the team member who doesn't tape the card on his team number, the team won't be having breakfast," the host said, much the worry of the contestants.

The 24 players looked at the 6 chosen ones and could only hope for the best.

The game was about to begin.

"Are all the 6 players ready?" MC Ballyhoo asked.

The 6 players nodded and got ready to run.

"Start!" the host shouted.

The 6 players ran forward while the other 24 players went crazy and started shouting and cheering.

Sonic started overturning as many cards as he could and tried to find the coloured card. However, he was getting competition from Blaze. She and Shadow were at the right side of the table, overturning and throwing as many cards as they could. While Yoshi and Wario were starting a small fight, Vector thought of an idea. He jumped onto the table and flung as many cards as he could.

Some of the players saw that and tried to do the same.

"Too late!" Vector exclaimed as he took the coloured card and easily taped it on his team number.

"NO!" Wario shouted. Vector soon found himself getting whacked by the overweight, yellow player.

"Vector, get the journals and return to your team. The others get to the second table, quick," MC Ballyhoo announced.

The 5 players ran towards the second table while Vector went to receive the journals. He was greeted with applause from his team when he returned.

"Great job!" Rouge exclaimed.

"I knew we made the right choice choosing you!" Dixie said in excitement.

Vector: I felt like a winner, helping my team come in first for the very first challenge in the game.

While the 5 members from Team 4 had their small celebration, the other players could only pray that they won't be the last team.

"Move already!" Shadow yelled as he pushed Wario out of the way. The yellow plumber eventually knocked over the other 3 contestants and rolled over them. Just at this moment...

POOF!

Wario had one of his fart problems at this moment and let out a huge fart while he was on top of Blaze, Sonic and Yoshi.

The smell of Wario's fart was so strong that it pushed 20 cards off the table. The other 3 players were left in stun for a moment.

Blaze: I felt like as if I was dying. That smell was horrible!

Sonic: I've been through many crazy adventures but I've never experienced Wario fart while he's right on top of me.

Yoshi: Knowing Wario for a long time, I know that Wario farting on top of you is something you should experience at least once in your life, and that's probably all you can take.

The other players too had to hold their breath till the smell faded.

"This is disgusting!" Rouge shouted.

"Someone get me an oxygen mask before I faint," Charmy said.

While Yoshi, Blaze and Sonic lied on the floor, still recovering, Shadow was flinging cards crazily but Wario decided to take action.

"Take that!" Wario shouted as he pushed Shadow.

Shadow was pushed away from the table but he quickly recovered and attacked Wario.

The ebony hedgehog had a fight with the yellow, fat plumber, both no longer caring about the game.

"Shadow, stop fighting!" Metal Sonic shouted.

"Why'd we choose Wario in the first place?" asked.

"Sonic, now's your chance," Knuckles shouted.

Sonic finally recovered from the fart and saw Wario and Shadow fighting. He seized the opportunity and, at a speed faster than sound, overturned the cards till he found the coloured card.

"Yes!" Sonic shouted, about to tape the card.

However, just at this moment, Blaze and Yoshi had recovered. Shadow and Wario had also stopped fighting. The 4 remaining players ran towards Sonic. Sonic wasted no time and taped the card to the number 1.
He did in a swift movement that the other players had no time to stop him. However, they did have just enough time to pounce on him and started whacking, punching, hitting and kicking him in anger.

The players from Team 1 cheered. Whether it was because of their victory or because Sonic was getting beaten up, nobody could tell.

After the 4 players vented their rage on Sonic, they went to the next table quickly.

Sonic, on the other hand, limped to get the journals and went back to his teammates.

"Great job, Sonic!" Tikal praised him.

Sonic, who now had many bruises all over him, gave her a thumbs-up and said, "Well, I did get beaten up pretty badly, but still it was worth it."

Sonic: It felt good to be able to help my teammates in the first challenge.

As Team 1 celebrated on their victory, Yoshi, Blaze, Wario and Shadow went over to the third table.

"Yoshi," Charmy shouted. "Just take any card!"

Yoshi grabbed a random card at the edge of the table and...

"WT..." Shadow muttered.

"Shadow!" Blaze reminded him. "No abbreviation on curse words either!"

Yoshi easily took his card and taped it to the number 5.

"Great job!" Blooper cheered.

"Yoshi, please go collect your journals. As for the last 3 players, you've really got to step up your game. There are only 2 chances left," MC Ballyhoo said.

Yoshi happily took the journals and went back to his team.

"I...am... stunned!" Luigi stumbled.

"You were extremely lucky there!" Toadette exclaimed.

Yoshi: It was like a 1 in a 120 chance. Guessing lady luck was on our side for this mission. Whether she'll be with us for the other missions, that I'm not sure.

"Good luck! Go!" the host shouted.
Wario, Blaze and Shadow ran towards the table as the players in Teams 2, 3 and 6 went wild, cheering on their teammates.

Shadow jumped onto the table and flipped over as many cards as he could.

Wario, however, thought of another idea. Instead of jumping onto the table like Shadow, he went to the edge of the table and overturned the table. Shadow fell off from the table and collided with Blaze.

Wario then grabbed as many cards as he could while Blaze and Shadow were trying to get up.

The other players cheered like crazy. Daisy was extremely hysterical amongst the contestants, shouting and cheering, running from one side to another.

Wario was taking up as many cards at once and looking for the card. Shadow looked for the coloured card and he saw Blaze nearly touching it. He snatched it and ran towards his cardboard. However, Wario was hot on his heels.

"Not happening this time!" Wario shouted as he jumped on Shadow. He swiped the card from his hand and ran towards the cardboard with the number 6. Blaze saw that and gave chase. But then...

POOF! (Again)

Wario had farted again.

Blaze stayed a safe distance from Wario. However, Shadow didn't get intimidated at all.

Blaze: I learnt from the first times that whenever Wario farts, leave.

Shadow: I won't let some dumb fart attack me!

Shadow ran towards Wario and tried to steal the card, but it was too late. Wario had already taped the card.

"Take that, you animals!" Wario said.

As the members in Team 6 cheered for their victory, the team members in Teams 2 and 3 were starting to lose hope in being able to eat their breakfast.

Wario: Ha! So what if I'm not the winner? I still did better than those 2 lousy and dumb animals.

As Wario collected the journals for his team, Blaze and Shadow stared at the table right next to them.

Shadow: There's no way I can afford to lose this last round!

Blaze: It's finally down between me and Shadow. I'm at a huge disadvantage. But still, I won't give up!

"This is the last and final round. Good luck for the last time. Go!" MC Ballyhoo shouted.

As Shadow and Blaze ran towards that last table, the team members, along with the audience members from the crowd who had came to watch this challenge, cheered loudly and excitedly.

Shadow reached the table first and overturned the table, flipping and throwing the cards. Blaze, who got there a little slower, put up a huge fight against Shadow.

"Come on Shadow, you can do it!" Tails exclaimed.

"Don't let him have it!" Birdo shouted.

"Blaze, if you dare to lose this, I assure you your boyfriend won't be able to walk again," Amy said jokingly.

Mario: It was between Blaze and Shadow. Our team was definitely having a disadvantage.

Rosalina: I didn't know what the outcome was going to be, but I hope it's good.

Shadow and just flipped over nearly 60 cards and still hadn't found it yet. Knowing that there were lesser cards and that Blaze might use this as her advantage, Shadow decides to take action.

"Take this!" Shadow shouted as he kicked Blaze.

Blaze was clearly unaware of the attack and got knocked onto the floor.

"Hey, that was totally uncalled for!" Amy shouted.

"Is that even allowed?" Mario asked.

"If we lose, I swear I'm getting back at Shadow for good!" Silver said, enraged.

After having knocked Blaze out, Shadow continued to look for the coloured card. With only ten cards left, Shadow merely just swept the cards off the table and easily found the card. He went to get the tape, confident he would win the last round, until...

The tape was not on the table, it was in Blaze's hands.

"Give me the tape!" Shadow threatened.

"Fine, you want it, you'll get it!" Blaze said as she threw the tape at Shadow with her full strength. Shadow got hit by the tape and the card flew out of his hand.

Blaze wasted no time and seized the opportunity. She quickly grabbed the card along with the tape running towards one of the 2 remaining cardboards. Just as she was about to tape the card on...

"Not gonna happen!" Shadow shouted as he pounced on Blaze.

"Fine, 2 can play in this game!" Blaze shouted as she and Shadow emerged into a fight.

With the 2 cardboards right next to each other, it was anyone's game now.

The crowd was cheering like crazy now. The wildest cheerers were probably the team members in Team 2 and 3.

"Come on Blaze! You're the team leader; help us win this last round!" Birdo and Amy shouted.

Blaze: The pressure was intense now. If I lost this last round, my teammates would lose all their faith in me.

"Shadow, you're the ultimate life form! You can't lose!" Tails and Metal Sonic shouted.

Shadow: I won't lose, not now!

Blaze was struggling to get the card taped onto her cardboard but Shadow was putting up a huge fight. Wanting to win Shadow grabbed the card and taped it onto a piece of cardboard. Blaze tackled him but it was too late. Shadow had already taped the card. As Blaze tackled Shadow, fire started appearing on her hands. Shadow pulled out an emerald.

Knowing what he was about to do, Sonic said, "Shadow, I don't think that's a..."

Too late; an explosion was heard as the other players and watchers and MC Ballyhoo ducked so that they wouldn't get hit.

When the smoke cleared, the entire area was in a mess. Tables and chairs were toppled over, cards were strewn all over the place and there were many marks on the walls. Blaze and Shadow lied on the floor, wanting to know who had won.

"Ok people, calm down. Everything's fine. I'm just gonna check the results," MC Ballyhoo told the players. As he went over to Shadow and Blaze, he saw a card taped onto a piece of cardboard. However, the number on the cardboard was covered by the card.

As MC Ballyhoo went over to remove the card, the other players too looked on; the players from Teams 2 and 3 more worried than curious. MC Ballyhoo removed the card and the number was revealed to everyone.

It was the number 2.

Things had become clear to everyone; Shadow had taped the card on the wrong piece of cardboard.

Wow! This was clearly unexpected. So what will happen in the next chapter? Will Team 3 not be able to have breakfast?

Author: And that's it for Chapter 2!

Blaze: I'm still shocked that I was able to beat Shadow that time.

Shadow: Seriously, can we stop talking about that? That seen was like f-

Blaze: Again Shadow, no curse words allowed!

Yoshi: That was amazing! I still can't believe I picked out that card within one try!

Espio: Well, I think you cheated!

Amy: Hey, your team member, the overweight plumber, farted on my teammate!

Wario: Don't drag me into this!

Metal Sonic: Well, I-

Author: Ok, people!

Sonic: Can I say something?

Peach: No, me first! I just want to say that I-

Author: ENOUGH ALREADY! I can't have all of you speak during the last part of the chapter at once. You'll get your turn eventually.

Everyone: NO!

Author: Anyways, here's the disclaimer! I do not own Sonic, Mario or MC Ballyhoo. In fact, I don't own any of the characters. And I'm pretty much gonna leave now before the players catch me! See you!

(Author runs away while all 30 players run after Author).

Author:BYE!