Previously on The Amazing Race:

"We Don't Want To Be Here Anymore"

Previously on The Amazing Race:

Six teams set off from Balmora and raced all the way to the Johto National Park.

The teams encountered an intersection.

"Caution: Intersection ahead"

Axel and Roxas got lost on the way to Burnt Tower

"We'll almost certainly be eliminated."

Fox and Falco got ahead at the Roadblock

"Fox you did awesome on that Roadblock."

Yoshi and Birdo found themselves Yielded by Knuckles and Rouge

"Well I guess we have to sit through it."
And in the end, they couldn't recover and were eliminated.

"You're the last team to arrive. I'm sorry to tell you you have been eliminated from the race."

Now only five teams remain.

Will Knuckles and Rouge be able to overcome the adversity of the other teams and climb out of last place?

Will Fox and Falco be able to keep their lead?

Will Axel and Roxas be able to recover after wasting their Fast Forward?


And who will be eliminated next?

This is Johto, a bustling metropolis, where people and Pokemon live side by side. And in the middle of Johto, the Johto National Park. Teams arrived here at the end of the last leg for a mandatory twelve hour rest period that allows them to eat, sleep and mingle with the other teams. The teams waiting here have no idea what is in store for them and they must figure out where to go next by solving clues in sealed envelopes.

Fox and Falco, who were the first to arrive at 5:27 PM

You're team number one"

Will depart, at 5:27 AM

Fox and Falco- First to depart. 5:27 AM

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"Fly to Dinosaur Planet"

Teams must now fly to Dinosaur Planet, in the Lylat System. They will find their next clue outside the airport.

"Teams have 93 coins for this leg of the race."

"We're finally going home" Said Fox "We should be able to hold onto a good lead on our home planet."

"Although we wont be taking it easy" Said Falco "We watched the first series, we saw what happened to Ness and Paula in their home. We don't want that to happen to us."

Fox and Falco hurried over to the taxi they had booked while waiting at the Pit Stop and told their driver to take them to the airport.

Nana and Popo- Second to depart. 5:33 AM

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"91, 92 and 93. Okay let's get moving" Said Popo.

"Last leg we finished second, behind the pilots. We're feeling really good about it though, because we managed to beat Bert and Ernie, who took the Fast Forward."

Nana and Popo began wandering the streets looking for a cab to take them to the airport.

Axel and Roxas- Third to depart. 5:40 AM

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"Let's sit here and wait for Conker and Berri" Said Roxas.

Conker and Berri- Fourth to depart.5:41 AM

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"Teams have 93 coins for this leg of the race. Is it all there honey?" Berri Asked.

"Yep, here it all is" replied Conker.

As the two teams climbed into their previously booked cabs, Fox and Falco arrived at the airport, while Nana and Popo were still searching for a car.

"Hi, can you tell us the quickest flight to Dinosaur Planet?" Fox asked.

"There's one from Hyrule Air that departs at 8 AM and arrives at 8 PM, with a layover in Venom. Or there's a flight at 10 AM to Venom, but you will be on the same flight to Dinosaur Planet.

"Okay, can we book the 8 AM flight then?" Falco said.

"Sure thing, you guys are on the flight."

Knuckles and Rouge- Last to depart.5:51 AM

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"Alright, we have some catching up to do honey" Said Rouge.

Back at the airport, Axel and Roxas and Conker and Berri had arrived and booked the first flight to Venom and the flight from Venom to Dinosaur Planet. Nana and Popo had finally found a cab and got in just as Knuckles and Rouge arrived in their reserved taxi.

"Can we get the fastest flight to Dinosaur Planet please?" Knuckles asked.

"I can put you on a flight to Venom, but there are no more seats available from Venom to Dinosaur Planet."

"Okay, when is the next flight from Venom to Dinosaur Planet?"

"It's not for three hours after the first one."

"Okay, can we book that and get on standby for the first?"

"Alright, you are confirmed on the second flight and you are on priority standby for the first, but you will have to check in Venom to see if you can get on the plane."

Ten minutes behind, Nana and Popo finally arrived at the airport and walked towards the counter, booking the same flights as Knuckles and Rouge.

"Were on the second flight to Dinosaur Planet and we don't like it" Said Nana "Hopefully we can find a way to get on the first flight in Dinosaur Planet."

8 AM- Flight to Venom departs.

This is the only flight to Venom, in the Lylat system. All teams are on this flight. When they arrive in Venom, they must take another plane to Dinosaur Planet.

4 PM- Flight to Venom arrives.

Nana and Popo and Knuckles and Rouge both ran for the ticket counter, hoping to be able to secure tickets. Knuckles was the fastest and held place at the counter until Rouge arrived.

"Hi, can we please get on standby for the first flight to Dinosaur Planet?" Rouge asked.

"Sure, I can put you on the list."

"What would you say our chances of getting on this flight are?" Said Knuckles.

"About fifty fifty" Said the attendant.

"Were a fifty percent chance of getting on the first flight" Said Rouge "Hopefully we get on it and the mountain team doesn't because then we'd be safe for the leg."

"Can we get on the standby list for the flight to Dinosaur Planet?" Said Nana.

"Okay, but there is not a very good chance of getting on the flight for you."

4:30 PM

"Knuckles and Rouge" Said the attendant.

"Yes?" Knuckles answered.

"You are on the flight. Unfortunately, your friends will not be on the flight."

"That's ok, they can just catch the next one."

"Nana and Popo, we do not have any places for you on the plane."

"Really?" Said Nana "Is there anything we can do to get on the flight?"

"No, the flight is already full."

5 PM- First flight to Dinosaur Planet departs

This is the first flight to Dinosaur Planet. It carries Fox and Falco, Axel and Roxas, Conker and Berri and Knuckles and Rouge. It is scheduled to arrive in Dinosaur Planet at 8 PM.

8 PM- Second flight to Dinosaur Planet departs

This is the second flight to Dinosaur Planet. It carries Nana and Popo and is scheduled to arrive in Dinosaur Planet at 11 PM.

8:03 PM- First flight to Dinosaur Planet arrives

The four teams touched down in LightFoot Village and ran out of the airport and to their next clue box, which was just outside the front door.

Fox and Falco- Currently in First Place.

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"Fast Forward"

A Fast Forward is a task that allows one team to skip all remaining tasks and proceed directly to the Pit Stop. To claim this Fast Forward, teams must make their way to Thorntail Hollow and find the six white GrubTubs. Once they have found them, they must deliver them to the Queen Earthwalker, who will hand them their next clue.

"We're in front" Said Fox "We don't need it."

"Okay then, it's the Detour. Strength or Speed?"

A Detour is a choice between two different tasks, each with its own pros and cons. In this detour, the choice is between Strength and Speed. In Strength, teams must find MuscleFoot, the strongest LightFoot in the village and use their combined strength to defeat him in an arm wrestle. Teams have no penalty for failing the task, but teams that lack the strength required could take a while. Once they have defeated him, he will hand them their next clue. In Speed, teams must find all four of the Totem Poles in the village in less than two minutes and thirty seconds. Once they have done this, they can make their way to the giant Totem Pole in the middle of the village and take their next clue. The challenge is not particularly difficult, but if teams cannot finish it in the required time the will be forced to wait a half hour penalty before they can move on.

"Let's go with Speed" Said Fox "I've been here before on a mission and to prove myself to the villagers I had to activate all the totem poles. I know exactly how to do it."

Axel and Roxas- Currently in Second Place.

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"Lets go with Speed" Said Axel "At the very least we can follow the pilots."

Knuckles and Rouge- Currently in Third Place.

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"Let's take Strength" Said Knuckles "I could take him on my own, so we should be able to beat him together easily."

Conker and Berri- Currently in Fourth Place.

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"Let's take the Fast Forward honey" Said Berri "We aren't strong or fast so we have to take it."

Fox and Falco immediately ran towards the first totem pole, with Axel and Roxas right behind, while Knuckles and Rouge were heading towards MuscleFoot. Meanwhile, Conker and Berri were on the only means of transport to ThornTail Hollow.

"Nobody else is on this bus to Thorntail Hollow, so we're feeling pretty confident about our chances of taking this Fast Forward.

Back in LightFoot Village, Knuckles and Rouge had found MuscleFoot and made short work of the challenge, while Fox and Falco and Axel and Roxas had activated three of the four totem poles in two minutes.

Knuckles and Rouge- Currently in First Place.

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"Make your way to the Arwing launch pad"

Teams must now make their way to the Arwing launch pad, where an Arwing pilot will fly them to their next destination. There are plenty of Arwings, so teams will not be forced to wait for available seating.

"Caution: U-Turn Ahead. Okay come on Rouge! We don't want to be U-Turned again!" Knuckles yelled as the two ran for the launch pad.

In Thorntail Hollow, Conker and Berri had found three white GrubTubs, while back in the village, Fox and Falco and Axel and Roxas had activated all the Totem Poles in 2 minutes, 21 seconds, taking their next clue shortly after.

Fox and Falco- Currently in Second Place.

Axel and Roxas- Currently in Third Place.

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"Come on Axel" whispered Roxas "Let's just follow the pilots again."

"We have to get a break on Bert and Ernie" Said Falco "They're just going to follow us if we don't."

While the three teams were heading for the launch pad, Conker and Berri found the last white GrubTub and delivered all six to the Queen Earthwalker, receiving their next clue shortly after.

Conker and Berri- Currently in First Place.

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"Fly on an Arwing to your next Pit Stop: Cape Claw."

Having taken the Fast Forward, Conker and Berri can now proceed directly to the next Pit Stop: Cape Claw. This cape has long been a favorite among locals. The last team to check in here, may be eliminated.

"Come on honey, lets get to the Arwing launch pad."

While Conker and Berri were headed for the launchpad in Thorntail Hollow, Knucles and Rouge had arrived at the launch pad.

Knuckles and Rouge- Currently in Second Place.

"We choose not to U-Turn."

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"Choose a pilot and have him take you to a mystery destination"

Teams must now choose an Arwing pilot and have him fly them to a mystery destination. When they arrive, their pilot will give them their next clue.

"Alright, let's take a pilot then" Said Knuckles as the two climbed into an Arwing, while at Thorntail launch pad, Conker and Berri were preparing to fly to Cape Claw in their Arwing.

Fox and Falco- Currently in Third Place.

"We choose not to U-Turn"

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"Come on Fox" Said Falco "We're right behind Team Sex Bat."

As Fox and Falco, Knuckles and Rouge and Conker and Berri climbed into their Arwings, the second plane arrived in Thorntail Hollow.

10:49- Second flight to Lightfoot Village arrives.

Nana and Popo rushed off the plane and quickly found their next clue.

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"We have to go for the Fast Forward" Said Popo "We have no chance otherwise."

"We knew that we started three hours behind because we couldn't get on the first flight, so we knew if we didn't take the Fast Forward we'd be out of the race." Popo said.

Nana and Popo arrived at in Thorntail Hollow and found that the Fast Forward had been taken just as Axel and Roxas arrived at the launchpad.

Axel and Roxas- Currently in Fourth Place.

"We choose to U-Turn Team Sex Bat" Axel and Roxas said together while they pasted the photo of Knuckles and Rouge onto the U-Turn sign.

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"Come on Axel" Roxas said "We're not far behind the pilots"

Back in Thorntail Hollow, Nana had completely broken down.

"Well that's it" she said "We're done. Completely done."

"Come on Nana" Popo replied "We have to keep trying. Who knows what might happen in the leg?"

Nana and Popo climbed into back into their car and drove back to Lightfoot village, Nana inconsolable in the back seat. They arrived back in Lightfoot village and opened their clue.

Nana and Popo- Currently in Last Place.

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"Let's go with the speed" Nana said "As long as we know where we are going we should be okay."

Nana and Popo got to quick work with their task and claimed their next clue on the first try.

Nana and Popo- Currently in Last Place.

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"Come on Nana, lets get to the launchpad" Said Popo.

Nana and Popo got a taxi to the launchpad and arrived at the U-Turn.

Nana and Popo- Currently in Last Place.

"Hey look. Bert and Ernie U-Turned Team Sex Bat" Popo said.

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"Only one pilot left" Said Nana "I guess we have to take him then."

As Nana and Popo left the launchpad, Conker and Berri arrived in Cape Claw and checked in at the Pit Stop.

"Welcome to the Lylat System" Said Peppy Hare.

"Conker and Berri" Said Phil "You're team number one."

"We didn't feel very good about either detour choice and that's why we took the Fast Forward today." Said Conker.

"Well, I've got some good news for you. As the winners of this leg of the race, you have won a trip for two to Cape Claw, staying for ten nights and you can enjoy that after the race."

"We're in first, so hopefully we can hold onto our lead for the rest of the race."

Conker and Berri- First Place. 11:38 PM

Fox and Falco had finally touched down in their mystery destination.

"This looks like the Krazoa Palace" Said Fox as the two opened their clue.

Fox and Falco- Currently in Second Place.

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"Roadblock: Who has a good eye and a quick finger" Fox and Falco read.

A Roadblock is a task that only one person may perform. In this Roadblock, the chosen team member must fire a traditional Starfox team blaster and hit ten moving targets. However, the team member must keep track of their own score, and if they attempt to take their clue after hitting too few, or too many targets, they must start over from the beginning.

"This has got to be something to do with the blasters. You do it Fox." Said Falco "But hurry up, Team Sex Bat is right behind us."

While Fox got started on the task, Knuckles and Rouge opened their clue.

Knuckles and Rouge- Currently in Third Place.

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"You have to do this one Rouge" Said Knuckles "I've already done four of my five."

"On the race, there is a limit to the amount of Roadblocks each person can perform" Said Rouge "Each team member can only complete five, and since Knuckles had already used four, we really couldn't afford him using his last one, especially when we had such a safe lead on Nana and Popo anyway."

While Rouge got set up, Fox took up his station and began firing at the targets, when Axel and Roxas arrived.

Axel and Roxas- Currently in Fourth Place.

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"I guess I'll try this one" Said Axel "It's not like it matters anyway."

"We figured that the leg was essentially over because we had done research at the airport, and we knew that Nana and Popo were three hours behind thanks to the flights, so we really didn't care what happened at the Roadblock."

By the time Axel was ready to begins shooting, Fox had hit 8 targets, and Rouge had hit 1.

"Is that 8 or 9 targets?" Said Fox.

"I think its only 8" Said Falco "You need 2 more"

"Okay, thanks"

Axel- 2 targets

Rouge- 2 targets

Fox- Task completed.

Fox and Falco- Currently in Second Place.

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"Go back to the launchpad and fly to your next Pit Stop: Cape Claw"

Teams must now make their way back to the launchpad, then fly with their pilot to their next Pit Stop: Cape Claw. The Cape has long been a favourite among locals and tourists alike. The last team to check in here may be eliminated.

"Alright, come on Fox" Said Falco "Who knows what might have happened?"

Meanwhile, Axel had hit nine targets, while Rouge had hit only four.

"I think I'm finished" Said Axel.

"Unfortunately, you have not hit the correct number of targets, you must start the task again" Replied the attendant.

"Come on Rouge!" Yelled Knuckles "He has to start again! You can still beat him!"

By the time Axel had made his way back and restarted, Rouge had hit eight targets. She finished, as Axel hit his ninth target.

"Congratulations, here is your next clue" Said the attendant, handing the clue to them.

Knuckles and Rouge- Currently in Third Place.

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"Alright, let's go find our pilot" Said Knuckles

"We've all but given up on beating the pilots, but as long as we beat Bert and Ernie we're sure of going through" Said Rouge "We're assuming that Nana and Popo are behind us because they were still at the airport when we left, but who knows what may have happened? You can't be sure of your place until Phil tells you at the end of the leg."

Axel and Roxas- Currently in Fourth Place.

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"Okay, let's get moving" Said Roxas.

"We're not worried at all" Said Axel "We know that the mountaineers are three hours behind, so why would we rush?"

At Cape Claw, Fox and Falco had landed and found the Pit Stop.

"Welcome to the Lylat System" Said Peppy Hare

"Fox and Falco" Said Phil "You're team number two."

"We felt good about coming into our home world for this leg" Said Fox "I've been here on several of my adventures so there was no chance for the other teams."

Fox and Falco- Second Place. 2:01 AM

A few minutes behind, Knuckles and Rouge checked in next.

"Knuckles and Rouge" Said Phil "You're team number three."

"We're feeling pretty good" Said Knuckles "Most of the teams have used their Yields so we shouldn't be getting held up too much more in the race."

Knuckles and Rouge- Third Place. 2:08 AM

"Axel and Roxas" Said Phil "You're team number four."

"As soon as our flight from Venom took off, we knew we were safe for this leg. There was no way Nana and Popo were making up a three hour gap in the space of one leg" Said Roxas.

Axel and Roxas- Fourth Place. 2:17 AM

Back in Krozoa Palace, Nana and Popo had just landed.

Nana and Popo- Currently in Last Place.

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"I guess I'll do this one" Said Popo "You can just catch up on some sleep"

"She's really been struggling with the sleep deprivation recently" Said Popo with tears in his eyes, "She's been one of the strongest racers here, but she's starting to get really stressed out and she's beginning to show it. I don't want her to remember the race badly so I'm just trying to make it as easy as possible for her."

"Congratulations, here is your next clue" Said the attendant.

Nana and Popo- Currently in Last Place

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"Come on Nana, we're nearly finished" Said Popo "Once we check in we can go back home."

"This race was her idea" Said Popo "She was the one who wanted to do it and I just came along for her. I just want her to be happy."

Nana and Popo arrived in Cape Claw and sleepily walked onto the mat.

"Welcome to the Lylat System" Said Peppy Hare.

"Thank You"

"Nana and Popo" Phil said "You're the last team to arrive."

"You're kidding" Said Popo jokingly.

"I'm… happy to tell you that this is the only pre-determined non elimination leg and you are still in The Amazing Race."

"Wow" Said Nana unenthusiastically "We were not expecting that."

"I have to say that is one of the most unenthusiastic responses to not being eliminated that I've seen"

"We're just tired, we don't want to be here any more" Said Nana "We were ready to go home and to be honest a part of me wanted to go home."

"Well, I do have to give you some bad news" Said Phil "Since you have come last, you now have to complete an additional Speed Bump task in the next leg, and you will have to complete this regardless of whether you take the Fast Forward or not."

Nana and Popo- Last Place. 5:39 AM

STANDINGS:

1st: Conker and Berri

2nd: Fox and Falco

3rd: Knuckles and Rouge

4th: Axel and Roxas

5th: Nana and Popo

6th- Yoshi and Birdo (ELIMINATED)

7th- Marth and Roy (ELIMINATED)

8th- Donkey and Diddy (ELIMINATED)

9th- Romani and Cremia (ELIMINATED)

10th- Jessie and James(ELIMINATED)

11th- Mable and Sable(ELIMINATED)

Next Time on The Amazing Race:
The Five remaining teams travel to
Onyx.

Nana and Popo struggle to get back in the race.

The final opportunity to use a Yield or Fast Forward is presented to the teams.