My disclaimer:

I know Disney owns "Kim Possible"...lock, stock, and Rufus. Before I get done, I will probably tick off a few more studios, too. If they want to sue me, they have to get behind all my other creditors. Since I am in south Florida, the line has formed to the right and goes all the way to Sacramento!

To all readers:

1) One or two people have told me I ripped off a 1960's Hanna-Barberra cartoon called "Wacky Races". "WR", along with its 1970's successor, "Space Race", threw together characters from different HB cartoons in a race format. Others simply asked if these shows were my inspiration for this story (no, but thank you). While these characters were competing against one another each week, that's where the similarities end. First, no teams were ever eliminated from either of those two shows—it was always the same teams, week after week after week. Second, all the teams did was run around in their vehicles and try to disable the vehicles of their rivals—no other tasks were performed. Third, 'The Amazing Race' has run about a dozen races on its own, including an 'All-Star Edition' (featuring past competitors) and a 'Family Edition' (which stunk on ice!!). If any readers have not heard of the show, you can always catch the re-runs on GSN late-nights after 'Quiznation' (check local listings).

2) Because of the "hurry-up-and-wait" aspect of 'The Amazing Race', some of the dialogue may read like a play's script, the rest may read like a normal story. I am sorry, but it's the only way to preserve the pacing of the story to match that of a standard 'Amazing Race' episode.

3) The departure times, seat availability, and duration of flights are completely fictional—Please do not waste your time trying to correct me by using info from travel sites and various brochures. We are dealing with cartoons here, remember?

4) Unless I get a lot of requests to do so, the opening theme sequence will only be posted in the first chapter and referenced back to it throughout the rest of the story.

5) I did receive a few reviews questioning the story's placement in the "Kim Possible" category instead of somewhere else. I hoped the intensive focus on Kim & Ron in the last few legs…Oh, forget it! If you don't know it's a KP-universe story by now, you're too brain-dead to read this, anyway…I'm sure the Simpsons section of FanFiction would love your attention.

6) In the last chapter, I used 'guest stars' instead of clue 'surprises'. The concept seemed to float like a lead balloon. Fear not…the surprises in this chapter are designed to 'shatter' the ceiling of your expectations (By the way, those extra 'surprises' are another thing those other shows--even 'Amazing Race' itself--never had). No matter what I put here, it's still up to you, the loyal reader, to let me know what you want. Review me, e-mail me if you wanna reach me! If you want to 'PM' me, that's ok! (Sorry…got carried away there, but you get the idea.) Enjoy!

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THIS HAS BEEN AN 'SCB SPECIAL REPORT'…WE NOW RETURN TO OUR REGULARLY-SCHEDULED CHAOS ALREADY IN PROGRESS!!!

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(Off-screen voice of Phil): "Previously, on "The Amazing Race" ……More surprises awaited our racers on their way to Rio de Janeiro.

(Off-screen voice of Phil): "Any two teams can agree to swap positions in the race, as well as racing time elapsed…once the 'Swap' has been performed by two teams, the team initiating the 'Swap' is subject to 'Payback' by the other team at any time during the 'Swap & Payback' period...only during the fourth and fifth legs of the race (meaning this one and the next one). After the fifth leg, any unused 'Swaps' or 'Paybacks' will become null and void…

"One team was actually gullible enough—I mean brave enough—to take advantage of this early in the fourth leg…

"Could you please 'Swap' your departure time with ours?" asked Fry.

"Are you completely sure you want to do this?" Ron inquired.

Bender impatiently cut in between Fry and Ron. "Yeah, yeah, yeah! Let's get this done before we all miss the plane, okay?"

"As you wish," said Ron…TRANSACTION COMPLETED

"…but suffered the consequences at the 'Fast Forward'.

RON: "Instead of being the instrument of your justifiable demise, I leave you with just these two words to bear in mind…'Payback, please'!" TRANSACTION COMPLETED

"Ron received the praise of a grateful nation…

"Mr. Stoppable,

Your bravery and courage shown in saving our countryman, along with Miss Possible, without any regard for your own safety or well-being, demonstrated the true spirit of our great nation. To draw from one of your partner's famous phrases, it appears anything's possible for a Stoppable, too…

Respectfully yours,

(signature)

William Frederick DeKashier

President of the Great Republic of South Africa"

"…along with a more tangible 'thank you' present.

Team Possible shared the look of a child at Christmas as Ron carefully pulled out of the smaller envelope…fifty-thousand US dollars…CA$H!!!

Kim was too busy dancing around to notice Ron also pulled a small velvet pouch from the smaller envelope. After he felt its contents, he quickly popped the pouch back in the large envelope.

"Drama unfolded at 'Race' Headquarters…

…'Race' producers Jerry Bricklayer and Herman van Munster, along with head writer Thad Marster, heard an ominous stomping sound approaching the boardroom. After a firm knock, a strange man entered the room and presented his credentials—at least he sort of looked like a man…

After inserting his finger/connector into the port, a multi-page legal document appeared on the screen. Viewing this document caused Jerry, Herman, and Thad to immediately provide the stranger anything he wanted—camera sphere recordings, news footage, neuro-chip readings, Double Cow with cheese (hold the onions), anything at all—with the full smiles of three normally-powerful men in absolute fear for their lives…

"…which led to a memorable 'check-in' at the 'Pit Stop' in Kuwait City.

PHIL: "Bender & Fry…You're the last team to arrive. I'm sorry say you are both eliminated from the race—"

STRANGER (interrupting Phil) "—AND under arrest!"

BENDER: "If it's that mine incident, you're out of your jurisdiction, buddy!"

STRANGER (flashes credentials and warrant)": I am Special Agent Murphy Alexander, Interpol! The world is my jurisdiction! I guess you can call me…Globo-Cop! Come with me now or there will be…problems."

"…What other surprises await our final four teams on their quest for One MILLION Dollars...and what surprises do they possibly have for us???

"BON-DIGGETY BOO-YEAH!!!" they both shouted as they embraced. Their euphoria dissolved when Kim uttered those famous words…

"Jinx! You owe me a soda!"

A still-mischievous Ron snickered under his breath 'That's what YOU think!'

Scrawled across the top of the invoice was a simple message:

"KP,

Jinx debt 'Paid in Full'!

Love, Ron"

"…Find out NEXT!"

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'Amazing Race' opening theme begins... (Please go to chapter 1 for theme sequence)

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So The Reality: 'Amazing Race'—Kuwait City (Leg #6)

(Off-screen of Phil): "This is Kuwait City, the capital of Kuwait. This tiny nation was the object of an invasion from nearby Iraq, which triggered the first Gulf War, known initially as 'Operation Desert Shield', then 'Operation Desert Storm'…

"…One of its crown jewels is Kuwait Towers in the downtown section of Kuwait City. These towers, built in 1979, are used for many purposes—by locals as water reservoirs for much of the city, by tourism officials as facilities for various festivals, by virtually every worldwide media outlet when filing reports from the country, and by us as the fifth 'Pit Stop' in a race around the world…

"…After 'checking in' at the 'Pit Stop', teams stayed for a mandatory rest period to recharge and interact with the other teams; however, some teams got more rest than others..."

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6:38 PM—Day 9—Anniversary Party

Kim started passing out some of the soft drinks to the other competitors from the pyramid display on the center dining table. Ron made sure any leftovers were packed and shipped via USP 'Next Day Air' to the Possible house.

Soon, Phil moved himself to the center of the dining area. He proceeded to clang his glass soda bottle as a way to get the attention of all in the room.

"Everyone," Phil called out, "gather round. I have to cover a few topics while you are all here." He raised his soda bottle before continuing.

"First, I believe I speak for all of us with 'The Amazing Race' when I congratulate Kim & Ron on a thirteen-year journey of friendship. Here's to many years more." At that toast, all in attendance raised their drink bottles and cheered.

"Second," Phil continued, "I just got a message from Thad about a change in the race." This brought on a flurry of groans, yelling, raspberries, and words a rabbit shouldn't really be saying in mixed company.

"What does 'Writer Boy' have up his sleeve now?" moaned Shaggy.

"Well," Phil replied, "Thad was really moved when he heard the musical card from Ron. In honor of such a wonderful gesture, he has decided to make a structural change to the clues.

"For those who did not see the 'Payback' replay, the camera spheres have the ability to transport clue brochures from place to place. As such, all clue brochures for this race have been replaced by brochures that play sound. Although the instructions will still be printed in the brochures, the information will also be read aloud."

STARFIRE (during a 'Pit Stop' interview): "Cheer up, Robin. At least 'Writer Boy' didn't put lasers in those clues."

ROBIN: "Don't give him any ideas, Star!"

Phil went on. "I wish all of you competitors the best of luck in the rest of the race. If the first five legs are any indication of what lies ahead, you'll all need it!"

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(Off-screen voice of Phil): "Kim & Ron arrived at 9:03 am…They will depart at…

9:03 PM—Day 9

Kim opened up the clue envelope. True to Phil's word, the blue 'Route Info' brochure audibly read the clue information when opened:

BROCHURE (reading itself): "Fly yourselves to Mumbai, India!"

(Off-screen voice of Phil): "Teams must fly from Kuwait City to Mumbai, India. Formerly known to the world as Bombay, this bustling metropolis serves as India's central hub for business and financial services. Teams must then travel by taxi to Mumbai's most famous monument, the "Gateway to India", where they will receive their next clue."

BROCHURE (finishing instructions): "…The airport's ticket counters are closed from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. Each team will receive $200 in two sets of five $20 bills each for this leg of the race."

KIM (befuddled): "Why is it split up this way?"

BROCHURE (annoyed): "Hey! Don't ask me! I only read what they write."

KIM (holding open the brochure during an 'in-race' interview): "I will not freak…I will not freak…I will not freak…"

BROCHURE (while Kim continues her 'chant'): "…for this leg of the race…(slightly pauses)… Hey! Don't ask me! I only read what they write."

RON (relieved): "Whew! It was just another practical joke from 'Writer Boy'!"

KIM (angrily): "He better pray I never actually meet him!"

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9:47 PM

…Team Possible arrived at the airport—just in time to watch…the day's last flight to ultimately reach Mumbai take off past the main terminal. This left Ron and Kim to search for the next morning's quickest flight. Kim discovered three flights that were set to depart the next morning—one leaving at 6:45 am, another scheduled for 7:26 am, and a third slated for 8:02 am. As Kim approached the ticket counter, Ron made a huge discovery about the three flights.

"Ma'am," Kim began, "we would like to book the 6:45 flight to—"

"NO, WE DON'T!" screamed Ron, waving a computer printout. "We want the 8:02 to Mumbai!"

"But that leaves nearly two hours later," admonished Kim.

"KP—"

"Ron! We have less than an hour lead on the other teams right now."

"But Kim—"

"You don't want to end up trailing everybody else, do you?"

"No, but—"

"So we take the 6:45, right?"

"Only if you really want to trail everybody else, Kim!"

"Huh?" This finally broke Kim out of her quest to be right just for the principle of being right.

"Yeah, look at this." Ron declared, showing Kim the printout. "The other two flights have a layover in Dubai, Saudi Arabia. They both transfer to the same flight out of there, landing in Mumbai at 5:28 pm.

"The 8:02 is a 'non-stop' flight! It hits Mumbai at 1:26 pm. That beats the other flights by four hoursand according to the availability computer over there where I got this, it only has two seats left!!"

The night-shift ticket agent heard the whole verbal exchange.

"So…I take it you want the flight leaving for Mumbai at 8:02, right?" she dryly inquired.

"Please and thank you!" Kim cheerfully replied.

Just after Team Possible took their tickets, they turned to walk away from the counter. At that moment, they heard the sound of the ticket agent slamming the counter's gate shut for the night.

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10:01 PM

…Just after Kim & Ron left the ticket counter at the airport, the other teams began to read (and listen to) their clues. Robin & Starfire realized they just missed their chance to get tickets until the morning. About ten minutes later, both Mystery, Inc. and the Looney Tunes came to the same conclusion.

All of the teams fell for the "I only read what they write" joke. This gave them another good reason to give 'Writer Boy' the Homer-Simpson-strangle treatment if they ever laid eyes—or hands—on him…

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10:15 PM

…Although the ticket counters closed at 10:00 pm, the terminal building stayed open all night to allow for delayed incoming flights, previously-booked departing flights, and US military supply transports. Because of this, Ron & Kim unrolled their sleeping bags near the departure gate. Even at night, the temperature was a little on the warm side. As such, they curled up on the bags like mattresses instead of snuggling into them.

As they embraced onto their sleeping bags, Ron gave Kim a little peck on the forehead. He then brought up the mentality about taking the later flight.

"See, Kim?" piped Ron. "Sometimes you have to look a little deeper instead of just acting on instinct. Trust me. I've seen what happened when we didn't."

Kim's mind began to drift off for a little bit. Within minutes, she and Ron were awakened by a security patrol. The officers didn't have a problem with their catching a nap at the departure gate's waiting area—so long as they met certain regulations, presented to Ron and Kim on a flyer from one of the guards:

1) All passengers waiting to board a flight must maintain a twenty-foot distance away from the gate's actual doors until the first 'boarding call' for their flight.

2) When requested by security personnel, all passengers are required to show their passports (or other applicable identification) and tickets as proof they were waiting for the next flight to leave that particular gate.

3) No passenger shall obstruct any halls or passageways of the terminal while waiting for their flight.

4) Any passengers or staff disrupting the general operation of the airport or its terminal building shall be immediately escorted off the property.

The requests seemed fair to Team Possible, so they agreed to the patrol's terms…

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10:56 PM

…As Robin & Starfire came to the ticket counter, they found a copy of the regulations taped to the ticket window. A few minutes later, Shaggy & Scooby and Bugs & Elmer formed a line behind the Titans…

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…Every couple of hours, a different set of guards patrolled the terminal. Each time, the teams had to wake up long enough to present their identification and papers that justified their waiting in the appropriate areas of the terminal.

After one of these patrols, Kim's mind began to drift off. Most of her mind was reflecting on the splendor of the wonderful anniversary surprise Ron sprung on her earlier in the day…

"…Ron proclaims how lucky he is to have me…It should be the other way around—I should thank the good Lord above to have a man like that…That's right—m-a-n MAN…He's not that little boy sitting alone in the tree-house anymore!

"…Time after time after countless times after that, he has 'stepped up' to save my honor, my sanity, my life, and my very soul… he could've had Tara after Wannaweep…he could've had Zita after 'Everlot'…he could've had Yori—on several occasions, I might add…he could've kept that slick haircut and had his pick of the entire senior class…he can still have his pick of any one of the hundreds of 'Ronnies' that keep following us…yet, he gave his heart to me!

"…Drakken was absolutely right…I thought I was 'all that', but I'm really NOT—at least, not without Ron to have my back!"

The twilight status of Kim's mind, while all of her mental defenses were down, was also the perfect time for her little voice to express its concerns over some of the events of the last few days…

"…Ron keeps going on and on about trust…so why does it seem like he is hiding something?

"…Oh my goodness, that was the most beautiful card I ever got, inside and out…so much effort went into it…the song was soooo wonderful…he said he had to lay down 'a few extra tracks' for that card…wouldn't 'a few extra tracks' mean he laid down some other tracks before that—maybe for one of those 'Ronnies' that keep following us, perhaps??

"…On several occasions, he has tried to tell me something about those stupid 'Ronnies'…when I was crying after that horrible nightmare, he said they won't hurt me—not can't hurt me…why is he so sure those stalkers and the 'MiJs' will still keep their distance?

"…No doubt about it…he's got some more 'splainin' to do!!!"

…If only Kim saw what was going on outside the terminal, it would have definitely solidified up her doubts. An incoming flight had to have its approach put on hold as the 'Ronnies', in their damaged Cadmobile, were driving down the runway toward the terminal. Just as they were within two-hundred yards of the building, the same blue-and-green Pontillac from the desert pulled in front of them. With eight tires squealing, both cars finally stopped just two inches from a deadly collision.

As if on cue, the entire airstrip lit up like broad daylight with the headlights of nearly a hundred US military vehicles. Each one of these armored vehicles had at least three snipers with laser sights trained on both parties. The whole incident ended peacefully in time for the incoming flight to make a safe landing on its second approach…

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6:00 AM—Day 10

…Robin & Starfire were first to the ticket counter, only to have Bugs try to cut in front of them. This brought on a heated argument that nearly had all three of the ticket-deficient teams thrown out of the airport. Only after hearing that threat from a security patrol did Bugs finally return to his place in line.

It was all for nothing anyway, according to the day-shift ticket agent. He only showed two flights with available seats—with both of them transferring to the same flight from Dubai.

None of the teams asked about being placed on 'standby' for any fully-booked flights. Thus, he didn't even mention the 'non-stop' leaving at 8:02. He was happy to sell tickets to all three of those teams for the 6:45 flight. The agent and the guards were happy to get rid of all six competitors—the sooner, the better!

…The clash at the ticket window caused Kim & Ron to wake up with a start. With all the commotion the other three teams caused, they thought for sure the guards would throw all four teams out of the airport—the others for the fight and them for 'guilt by association'. By the time Team Possible packed up their gear in anticipation of the banishment, cooler heads prevailed. Although they were innocent of any disruption, Ron thought it would be a sign of class to thank the agent for his patience…

…All the other teams saw Ron approaching the ticket counter and talking with the agent. Only after the conversation was over did they see the tickets in Ron's hands. Thus, they assumed he and Kim were booked on one of the flights with the Dubai transfer. If only they remembered what happens when people ASSUME something…

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6:21 AM

…The Titans, Shaggy & Scooby, and Bugs & Elmer all boarded their plane in anticipation of their scheduled take-off. As they took their seats, all of them scanned the plane in search of Kim & Ron. Much to the shock of all three cartoon pairs, Team Possible was not on the flight. Rumors and insults began to fly soon after the plane became airborne.

"Maybe they were hungry and took the later flight so they could get some—I believe they call it 'snackage'—before taking off," said Starfire, trying to keep positive.

Bugs shot back, "Maybe Ron was just trying to keep Kim away from Robin. I remember the way they looked at each other while waiting to go from Philly to Ireland."

This drew a rapid-fire "Huh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh" trademark laugh from Elmer.

"Hey," protested Robin, "It was all a joke Kim & Star pulled on Ron and me. Looking back, that was actually funny—unlike anything you've done in the last thirty-five years!"

At that remark, a collective, "Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooohh" swept through the plane.

Starfire soon flashed an evil grin. "Hey, Elmer," she began, "I notice you have an issue with your speech. Perhaps it could be resolved by loosening a few of your teeth." She began to crack her knuckles into fists. "I would be happy to assist you in this procedure."

"Hey, volleyballs," Shaggy yelled at the Looney Tunes as he and Scooby stood up, "you just got served!"

"Reah…served," chimed in Scooby.

"Stay out of it, you massive baw of haiw," shouted Elmer. "You too, Scooby!"

Another "Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooohh" came from the mass of passengers.

Scooby put up his paws in a fighting stance and shouted, "R-R-R-R-R-RET'S GET READY TO R-U-M-M-M-M-B-L-L-L-L-L-L-L-E!!!!"

At this point, the flight attendants had to split up the teams and placed Bugs & Elmer in the front of the Economy Class section, Shaggy & Scooby in the middle, and Robin & Starfire in the back of the section.

The supervising flight attendant grew weary of all the yelling and screaming from these creatures. "I know you guys are cartoons," he bellowed, "but you can't be that animated on this flight! If you teams don't behave yourselves, I'll throw you all out of the plane right here and now!!"

"But aren't we, like, forty-thousand feet up right now?" pleaded Shaggy.

"Not my problem!" barked the supervising attendant.

The rest of the flight to Dubai was in complete silence—but not just from the teams. The other passengers were too fearful to even ask an attendant for a glass of water…

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6:42 AM

…Kim woke up to find Ron in his meditative state. Thankfully, he did not draw attention to himself by floating in the terminal. Instead, he was merely sitting in the traditional Lotus position, his arms extended out to either side of his body. His breathing was relaxed, but regular.

'He looks so peaceful like that,' she thought. 'I could spend the rest of my life just watching him do this. Maybe this meditation can help me with these nagging questions in my head.'

Kim sat in a similar Lotus position, took Ron's right hand, and closed her eyes. A few people thought they saw a faint glow start to form around the two teens. The noise from the crowd starting to form around them caused their meditation to stop. Even though it only lasted a short time, the meditation gave Kim and Ron a full serving of calm and serenity.

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7:39 AM

…Speaking of servings, Kim and Ron did indeed get some snackage before their flight, as Starfire suggested. They just finished a relaxing breakfast when they heard the first call for their flight. Even though they caught those short naps overnight, they quickly fell asleep in each other's arms after boarding the flight…

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1:56 PM—Dubai, Saudi Arabia

…The connecting flight to Mumbai was about to begin boarding. Mystery, Inc., the Titans, and Team Looney Toons had just finished splitting up and combing the entire airport in search for Ron and Kim. Since they were not on the first flight, the other teams assumed they took the later flight. Of course, there was no sigh of either teen.

Finally, Robin took matters into his own hands. Using his reputation as a world-famous Caped Crusader, he convinced the on-duty airline agent to check her database for any sign of Kim & Ron leaving Kuwait City. Naturally assuming Robin was working on a case with the great Team Possible, she was happy to inform him of the 'non-stop' flight they boarded that morning. Robin thanked the agent for her diligent service and hurried back to the others…

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1:58 PM—Mumbai, India

…The cab ride was shorter than expected from the airport to the 'Gateway to India' monument. As Kim opened the clue box, she noticed the yellow envelope was a little thicker than usual. The envelope also had a curious note on the outside…'One pair of brochures per person'.

She opened the envelope to find two familiar yellow brochures. Each 'Detour' brochure was taped to a black brochure featuring a white silhouette of a broken glass and the word 'Shattered' below the glass. After giving Ron one of the pairs of brochures, Kim opened the other one.

BROCHURE: "(sound of shattering glass) As of this moment, your team has been "Shattered'! It is every competitor for himself/herself/itself!!

(Off-screen voice of Phil): "Yes, folks, 'Writer Boy' just couldn't leave well enough alone—I mean, he has done it again with another wonderful idea!

"With the 'Shattered' twist, all teams are disbanded once they reach this point in the race, and will remain that way until such time as they are 'Reunited' by another clue. Before each team member goes his/her/its separate way, the member who kept the money for this race leg must give one of the two sets of $20 bills to the former teammate.

"The individual competitors are still free to form an alliance with their former teammates—or with any other competitor as they see fit. However, those forming an alliance with competitors other than their former teammates should bear one thing in mind…If a competitor is eliminated while the teams are 'Shattered', his/her/its former teammate faces possible elimination as well."

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…Ron faced Kim to offer an alliance.

"KP," he said, "I know the team is 'shattered' now, but two heads can still work better than one on each of these tasks. Besides, we don't want to blow this huge lead fighting each other, do we?"

Kim let Ron suffer just a few seconds before giving him a sly grin.

"Of course not, comrade." she replied.

'He did give me an idea on how to make him spill about the 'Ronnies' sitch, though,' schemed the voice in the back of her mind.

Kim proceeded to open the 'Detour' clue…

BROCHURE: "Detour…Bowls or Bracelets?"

(Off-screen voice of Phil): "A 'Detour' is a choice between two tasks, each with its own pros and cons. In this 'Detour', teams must choose between 'Bowls' or 'Bracelets'…

"In 'Bowls,' each competitor must travel by taxi to Chor Bazaar, where they must use traditional methods to reproduce the paint design of an earthenware bowl sold at the bazaar. Once the painting on the bowl is complete, to the shopkeeper's approval, he will give the competitor the next clue.…

"In 'Bracelets,' each competitor must travel by taxi to Zaveri Bazaar, where they must find a specially marked jewelry stand. There, the competitor must purchase a copper bracelet drawn at random from a bag of fifty bracelets. The competitor must then browse through the four other marked bracelet shops, with hundreds of bracelet styles at each shop, to find an exact duplicate of the bracelet the competitor has purchased. After the matching bracelet is confirmed, this shopkeeper will present the next clue."

Ron once again had an idea as to the next course of action.

"Well, comrade," suggested Ron, "I think we should try 'Bracelets'. If we buy the bracelets at the same time, we can remember each other's pattern in case I find your bracelet first—or you find mine first."

"Slammin' good plan, Ron. Let's do it!" replied Kim.

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2:21 PM

…The 'S/P Alliance' (formerly Team Possible) had no trouble reaching Zaveri Bazaar. The first shopkeeper sold the two bracelets and provided both Ron and Kim with a map of the bazaar. While a star showed their current position, four dots displayed the locations of the other four shops.

The shops were nearly evenly spaced across the entire span of the bazaar. One shop was on the bazaar's extreme west end. The second shop was only three aisles to the left of their current position. Yet another shop was two aisles to the right of the map's star. The final shop was on the far-eastern aisle of the bazaar.

True to his word, Ron memorized both bracelet patterns. His bracelet featured a square pattern with alternating filled and open triangles inside each square. Kim's pattern involved a series of jagged lines and hollow circles all the way around the bracelet.

Ron decided to take the west side of the bazaar, while Kim took the east end. Both of them started at the furthest shops, working their way inward.

Half-way between the two eastern shops, a caravan of 'Ronnies' zoomed ten feet in front of Kim, crossing her path to the far-eastern shop. Some of the shopkeepers shed their traditional garb, revealing their blue-and-green jumpsuits, and pursued the 'Ronnies'. A loud crash was heard about thirty feet away from Kim.

She turned the corner to see a massive pile of jewelry, 'Ronnies', scarves, and jumpsuits blocking her path. She was forced to go back and use the next aisle to reach her destination. Only three words could come out of her mouth as she stormed away from the wreckage…

"This…ends…TODAY!!!"

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At the shop furthest west, Ron determined the vast understatement of the clue. 'There must be at least a thousand different bracelets here,' he thought.

Despite being initially overwhelmed, Ron continued his search through the rows and rows of bracelets on shop's display stand. Halfway down the fifth row, he discovered the duplicate to his bracelet—right next to the duplicate for the one purchased by Kim!

"Wow," proclaimed Ron, "I've heard of destiny, but this is ridiculous! Even our bracelets found each other!"

Before he asked the shopkeeper for his clue, he closed his eyes and concentrated.

"Oh, Kimmmmm…" Ron mentally called out.

Kim was concentrating on finding the bracelet duplicates. Thus, she was naturally startled when Ron's mental 'shoulder tap' broke that concentration. Still, she had enough sensibility to keep herself from showing any outward reaction to the telepathic message. She closed her eyes and concentrated on her reply.

'Yes, Ron?' she replied.

"I found your bracelet—and mine—at the far-western shop."

"I'm on my way, Ron,"

"Please and thank you."

"Hey…that's my line!"

"So was the jinx, remember??"

Kim couldn't help herself, laughing aloud at Ron's playful jab. This drew more than a few strange looks from the surrounding shopkeepers. Her cheeks began to match her hair as she ran toward Ron's position.

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2:40 PM

…It took Kim a while to go from one end of the bazaar to the other. Once she did, she joined Ron in presenting their bracelets to the shopkeeper.

They decided to open their clues at the same time…

BROCHURES: "Travel to Colossal Studios-Mumbai…"

KIM: "Love the stereo sound."

(Off-screen voice of Phil): "Competitors must travel by taxi to the latest Colossal Studios theme park, Colossal Studios-Mumbai.

"For decades, Mumbai has been the entertainment capital of India, earning the nickname of 'Bollywood'. Over the last few years, the popularity of 'Bollywood' movies has spread throughout the Far East, grabbing the attention of several American studios, including Colossal.

"Once competitors pay the admission price, they must travel by foot to the main entrance of Colossal's 'Super Stunt Spectacular', where they will receive their next clue."

BROCHURES: "Caution…'Yield' ahead!"

Ron quickly hailed a taxi and turned to Kim.

"Care to share?" he offered.

"Spankin'…" Kim replied as she entered through the opened cab door.

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3:14 PM

...Ron & Kim split the cab fare and paid the gate admission to enter the park.

'At least it's cheaper than Tokyo Dizzy World,' Ron noted in thought.

Once they came to the 'Super Stunt Spectacular', they noticed the clue box adjacent to the big yellow 'Yield' sign, with an hourglass on its own shelf. The hourglass appeared to be fuller than the one used last time, but they were otherwise identical.

(Off-screen voice of Phil): "This is the second of only three 'Yields' throughout the entire race. At a 'Yield', any competitor may force any other competitor to turn over this hourglass and wait for it to finish running out of sand before proceeding to the next task. Each competitor can only use the 'yield' power once during the entire race—either as a team or a single competitor—so it must be used wisely. If a competitor 'Yields' someone now, that competitor voids the 'Yield' power of both team members if the team is 'Reunited' later.

"If a competitor is 'Yielded' but is still ahead of other competitors, the 'Yield' power can still be used by that competitor to 'Yield' one of those other competitors."

Ron turned Kim to face him. He looked at her with gentle eyes and said, "I may have yielded my heart to you, but not like this. No 'Yield' from me here!"

Kim gently held Ron's head and said, "I can't 'Yield' a face like that."

'Besides, my love,' her evil voice cackled in thought, 'I still have plans for you!!'

"AH-HEMM!!!!"

They turned around to see hundreds of people waiting in line to get in to the 'Super Stunt Spectacular'. Another similar-sized group of people were waiting to leave the theater. Some of the faces on both sides of the entrance were not indicating much patience. Kim & Ron quickly grabbed their clue envelopes and jumped out of the way of the crowd. Kim's sweet smile turned into a sinister grin when she opened the red brochure.

BROCHURE: "Road Block…Who wants to have a blast?"

(Off-screen voice of Phil): "Normally, a 'Road Block' is a task only one team member may perform…and no team member can perform more than 6 'Road Block' tasks during the course of the race. The 'Relay' in Argentina counted as a 'Road Block' for each team member.

"However, since all competitors must perform this 'Road Block', it will not count against their overall 'Road Block' totals.

"In this 'Road Block', each competitor must receive a script from the show's director. That competitor must complete the stunt written in the script for a given character in the show. Once the competitor successfully performs the character's stunt in the script, the director will present the next clue.

"The 'Super Stunt Spectacular' is performed once every forty-five minutes while the park is open. The show itself lasts thirty minutes, with fifteen minutes to clear the audience and prepare for the next show. There is also a limit of five competitors at any given time. Competitors must also arrive at least ten minutes before the show's performance, to have time for costumes, make-up, and learning the script. Arriving late will delay the competitor until the following show.

Kim's grin grew wider, almost Zorpoxian. 'So…They want a show?' she plotted. 'Oh, they'll get a show, all right!!'

…The stage was truly 'Spectacular', taking up the space of three football fields. It was separated into four distinct sections—a 'Wild West' saloon, a pirate ship, a kumite arena from "Bloodgame", and a small marina.

…Ron's role in the show involved participating in a full-scale 'Wild West' saloon fight. After hitting another performer with a bottle, his character was scripted to receive a kick to the chest, sustain a 'chair-shot' to the back, and get thrown out of a two-story unopened window. He stepped into wardrobe to be fitted with padding, protective garments, a wig, a fake handlebar moustache, and full Western attire…

…Kim's stunt took place in the marina. Several boats were floating in the 'marina', including two speedboats. One of the speedboats was loaded with explosives.

On cue, Kim's character was supposed to drive the non-explosive speedboat, throw a 'ticking bomb' ahead onto the other speedboat, and make her speedboat jump through the wall of flames resulting from the 'bomb's' explosion. With the exception of the flame-retardant material, her costume actually resembled one of the diving suits from her missions. Her identity was still obscured by a full 'crash helmet' and shaded visor.

With the show starting in six minutes, Kim pulled the director aside.

"I was wondering if you could do us a favor…after we get our clues…" she began. The camera spheres recorded the whole plan.

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3:30 PM—SHOWTIME!!

… Ron's stunt was the opening act of the 'Super Stunt Spectacular'. His role in the fight scene brought the crowd to its feet—especially when his pants fell down just before flying through the window. Since the air mattress used for his landing was unseen by the audience, Ron rolled off the mattress to an off-stage area. He then received his next clue and changed back into his regular clothes to watch Kim perform her stunt…

…Outside the main entrance to the theater, a park worker placed the following sign in front of the normal show schedule:

"Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 4:15 pm show has been cancelled today. The 'Super Stunt Spectacular' will return at 5:00 pm. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your continued patience."

…Kim's stunt was next. She had to admit she loved getting the cheers and applause as her boat flew through the wall of flames. Once she finished, she quickly grabbed her clue, changed her clothes, and walked over to Ron.

"How about we stay for the rest of the show?" Kim suggested. "We can open the next clue afterwards."

"I dunno," Ron protested. "I could use a corn dog right about now."

"Ron," she countered, "there's food backstage if you're hungry. I want to see the big finish! Pleeeeeeeeeeeeease?"

He didn't even have to look up to know the world-famous 'Puppy Dog Pout' was in full use.

"Go ahead, KP," he smiled and relented. "You know where I'll be." Ron then gave her a quick kiss on the forehead, not to disrupt the PDP, before turning to the food table.

As he walked away from her, the 'Puppy Dog Pout' morphed into a 'Cheshire Cat Grin'…

…The third stunt involved a 'kumite' fight. After a flurry of 'kicks', 'jumps', 'punches', and 'blood', one of the fighters was thrown clear of the arena. The 'referee' raised the arm of the remaining fighter as the winner…

…The final stunt involved the pirate ship. The pirate used a rope to swing from the ship's 'crow's nest' to its main deck. He then engaged in a sword fight with the ship's captain, clashing blades and trading flesh 'wounds' from stem to stern. At one point, the pirate cut a rope, causing the main mast to swing and knock the captain into the powder room. The resulting 'explosion' propelled the captain off the ship and into the water…

…As the pirate and captain begin their swashbuckling scene, Kim yanked Ron away from the backstage food table. Before he could protest the sudden movement, Kim put a finger to his lips and gave him a 'laser beam' glare.

"Still want to bet?" she growled. "It's now or never—and I'm raising the stakes…You win, we are full partners in every mission from here on out…I win, you spill the entire sitch on those 'Ronnies' and the Jump-suit Brigade! Got it??" He gave a weak nod…

…After the pirate scene was done, the stunt players walked onto the stage to take their bows and accept the thunderous applause from the audience.

It was during one of the bows that the director grabbed a microphone and took the stage.

"Good afternoon, Mumbai! Did you enjoy the show?" More applause erupted.

"Well, guess what?" the director continued. "We have a special treat for you. Give it up for our falling cowboy, Ron Stoppable, and our speedboat driver, Kim Possible!" The applause grew even louder.

"Not only that," the director declared, "but you are the lucky audience to watch Ms. Possible and Mr. Stoppable perform a new stunt sequence. We are trying it here before it becomes part of our 'Spectacular' at Colossal Studios-Hollywood!

"It's a variation on our kumite scene…full contact…no holds barred…and only two ways to win—submission or ten-second knock-out.

"Remember, folks, these two are professional heroes. Do not try this at home—or anywhere else for that matter. Enjoy the show, everybody!"

"So, Ronald Dean Stoppable, ready to bring it on?" Kim purred.

"It is on like Super Kong, Kimberly Anne Possible!" Ron declared.

"Now that we've taken names," Kim hissed, "it's time to kick—"

"ACTION!" barked the director.

For a few seconds, Kim and Ron stepped around the ring, looking for an opportunity to strike. Kim opened the action with a roundhouse kick. Ron easily blocked the kick and tried to sweep out her plant foot. Kim proceeded to use that foot to perform a back-flip and avoid the sweep. For every punch Kim threw, Ron had a block. Every kick Ron tried, Kim evaded.

After a few moments of both fighters displaying astounding discipline in their attempts to make contact, Kim decided to fight dirty. As she ducked Ron's left roundhouse, she brought up a snap-kick to Ron's…

"OOOOOOOOOOOOHHH!!!" moaned the crowd.

There was indeed an immediate scream of pain…from Kim! Ron displayed his trademark smile, with just a hint of mischief.

"Thought I took off that steel cup from the cowboy stunt, huh, KP?" he smirked.

This generated a full-scale onslaught from Kim. Amazingly, Ron still blocked every punch, every chop, and every kick—until a right uppercut sent Ron sailing back to the far end of the arena. He was in a crumpled heap as the director began counting…

"One…two…three…fo—Holy smokes!"

The sentiment was shared by every member of the audience as he rose from the canvas. Not only did Ron's demeanor take on an air of calmness, he began to radiate the blue glow they remembered seeing in the news footage of the diamond mine disaster.

This display drew whoops of applause from a section of 'Ronnies' in the back of the crowd. Their display made Kim's shock return to a blind rage.

Kim focused on the mental anguish and frustration she suffered during the last ten days…the 'Ronnies'...the 'surprise' clues…the 'MiJs'…the mine disaster…the nightmares…the lack of a good, decent fight in nearly three months…and threw it all into her attack. Despite Kim's speed, agility, and determination, Ron was still able to take the punishment and return it in equal measure.

With every passing moment, the speed of the blows exchanged grew faster…and faster…and faster. It wasn't long before the two combatants became merely a blur of bare hands, black boots, red hair, and a gleaming blue aura.

About a minute later, blue beams of light shot out from the blur in all directions. The display rivaled the most sophisticated laser shows in Hollywood.

Soon after that, a brilliant explosion rocked the entire theater. It sent the kumite mat into the saloon, Kim flying onto the pirate ship, and Ron soaring through the air toward her.

Kim fell awkwardly on the ship's deck, her head making contact with a cast-iron cannon. She closed her eyes briefly, but re-opened them just as Ron delivered a palm-strike above her right temple.

'STOP!' a familiar voice boomed through their minds. This made time stand still. Ron's hand was frozen just as the strike began to make impact with Kim's head.

'Sensei, is that you?' Ron asked mentally.

'Yes, Stoppable-san…and I am thankful you stopped in time. Miss Possible, it is important that you do not move as Stoppable-san slowly removes his hand.' Kim and Ron complied with Sensei's requests.

'Now, Miss Possible,' Sensei continued, 'you must stay down. You have been defeated.' This drew an angry mental message from Kim.

'Sensei, Ron has told me so much about you. Yet, you don't know me too well, do you? I haven't submitted…and I sure didn't hear any ten-count!'

Sensei responded, 'I know your true abilities all too well…better than you know them yourself…yet you have indeed been defeated!

'Had Stoppable-san finished his strike, your skull would have been crushed! His healing power may have been able to save your physical life—or maybe not! At best, you would have mentally been a vegetable for the rest of your years.'

Sensei's revelation caused Kim's face to freeze in shock. Ron took the news harder, falling into Kim's arms and openly weeping.

"I'm so sorry, KP," he cried aloud, "I could've killed you!"

'But you didn't, Stoppable-san. Always remember that. Your skills continue to grow, but you still need more training before becoming a true master.'

"Yeah, Ron," Kim consoled, "you won fair and square—partner!!"

'And Miss Possible, it was I who prevented Stoppable-san from telling you about our project—the one attracting the 'unwanted stalkers'. He has tried on numerous occasions to reveal it to you. He really wants to keep no secrets from you and greatly values your trust.

'All will be revealed soon enough, Miss Possible. You must trust his judgment as you trust your own and let destiny run its course.' With that parting thought, Sensei faded into a soft mist.

Ron took Kim into his arms. She closed her eyes again as he began kissing the spot on the temple where his palm-strike hit.

"KP," he said, "I want to love you for the rest of my life…and the next five lifetimes…and the next six…seven…eight…"

Kim wearily opened her eyes again. Her body was unable to move, and her head was still situated on the side of the cannon.

"…nine…TEN!!!" screamed the director.

Ron stood on the other side of the deck, with a horrified look on his face. Right after the director finished the ten-count, Ron rushed over to Kim, placing his hands on both sides of her head.

"Hush, now, KP…It's going to be ok!" he said as he began to use his healing powers on Kim's injuries.

"I know it will be ok, Ron." Kim responded. "You and Sensei both told me that already."

"Sensei was here?"

"Of course he was, silly! He was the one who told you to stop your palm-strike when I hit my head on the cannon."

"Kim, I didn't give you a palm-strike! The explosion threw me into the water. I barely got back on board by the time the director reached 'nine'!"

"Wasn't that a great show, everybody?" the director asked the audience. A thunderclap of applause rumbled through the theater. It grew into a standing ovation as Kim and Ron walked toward the front of the stage and took their bows. Kim took Ron's hand as they left the stage.

"Let's go, Partner!!" Kim prodded. "Team Possible may be 'Shattered', but the Alliance still has a race to win!"

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4:37 PM

…Ron and Kim walked back to the food table, picked up their nearby backpacks, and opened their clue envelopes and the talking brochures.

BROCHURE: 'Make your way to the next 'Pit Stop'. Warning…'Surprise' ahead!"

(Off-screen voice of Phil): "Competitors must travel by taxi to Mumbadevi Temple, in the Bhuleshwar section of the city. Named after the city's patron Hundu goddess, this nearly 600-year-old temple is the 'Pit Stop' for this leg of the race.

"The last competitor to 'check in' here, along with that competitor's former teammate, may be eliminated!"

Kim hailed a taxi as she and Ron left the park.

"Share a cab, Ron?" she offered.

"Worked last time," Ron answered.

…After they paid the driver, Ron pulled a coin out of his pocket. "Care to call it, KP?"

"Alright…Tails!" she declared as he flipped the coin. It sailed high in the air and came up…

"Tails it is," chirped Ron, as he opened the temple door for Kim. "After you, my lady."

"Just a minute, Ron. I heard somewhere that those who enter the temple should present a floral sacrifice. It seems only fitting we should buy a lotus to honor our hosts. What do you think?"

"Kinda like from one Lotus keeper to another…I like your thinking!"

4:58 PM

After each purchasing a pink lotus, Ron once again opened the door for Kim to enter the temple. This time, Kim entered the temple, followed by Ron and a few local worshippers on their daily pilgrimage. After they each placed their lotus blooms at the altar, Kim stepped onto the mat. Phil had a clue envelope for her.

KIM (groaning): "Oh, no! Not another fake 'Pit Stop'!"

PHIL (smiling broadly): "No, Kim…you are competitor number ONE!"

RON (just off the mat): "BOO-Yeah!"

PHIL: "And I have good news for you. As winner of this leg of the race, you have won a $10,000 US Savings Bond, which you will receive at the end of the race. Go ahead and open your envelope, Kim, while I check in your sidekick."

KIM & RON (emphatically): "PARTNER!!"

PHIL: "Jinx! You both owe me a soda!"

(Kim & Ron reach into their backpacks and pull out Popsi bottles)

KIM: "Here you go, Phil!"

RON: "We keep extras—"

KIM: "—just in case!"

PHIL (chuckling): "Okay, you got me there. Ron, you're competitor number two. Now open your envelopes, partners!"

… Ron and Kim opened the envelopes and each discovered a white brochure with a picture of a needle and thread mending fabric. It had the word "Reunion" printed below the picture. Like before, they opened their brochures together for the full stereo experience…

BROUCHURES (playing music): "…'Re-u-nit-ed, and it feels so good!'… (spoken) That's right, competitors. At this point of the race, you will be 'Reunited' with your teammate, provided your teammate has not been eliminated from the race. The earlier 'check-in' time between the two teammates will be used to compute your team's start time for the next leg of the race."

…Ron turned to Kim and locked his soft brown eyes to her pools of emerald.

"KP," he began, "I know we are supposed to be equal partners and all, but how about we keep the name."

"The name?" Kim asked, her face forming a devilish grin. "What name would that be?"

Ron finally picked up the 'double-meaning' of his last statement and began to stammer a bit.

"I-I-I mean 'Team Possible'. You know, it's already recognized worldwide, and it's better than anything else I could of," he replied.

"Oh…yes…of course," Kim weakly chuckled. She gave Ron a hug and a quick kiss before they entered the 'Pit Stop' rest area…

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5:30 PM

…Mystery, Inc., Team Looney Tunes, and the Titans finally landed in Mumbai and began their quest to catch up to Kim & Ron, not knowing that Team Possible already finished the leg. Once their teams were 'Shattered', they pretty much used the same 'alliance' strategy—except for one. At the clue box, a voice was heard shouting…

"Fwee at wast, fwee at wast! Thank God Awmighty, I'm fwee at wast!"

Despite the differences in 'Detour' choices, the competitors actually kept together as a close pack. Elmer took the early lead heading into the 'Road Block', with the 'Yield' coming up. He knew just who to bless with that honor, but he had to work fast. Not only was his intended target hot on his heels, he barely made it there in time to star in the 7:30 show. He looked forward to the saloon fight…

…Bugs saw Elmer approaching the yield. Given his natural speed as a rabbit, he thought he could easily overtake his bald rival. Of course, Bugs didn't take into account the tour bus, which he hit with enough force to propel him into the lagoon of a nearby attraction.

Once Bugs began to regain his senses, he heard something rather ominous…

BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-DUM…

He looked around with a little bit of fear in his eyes. The fear grew larger with every utterance of that haunting sound from the nearby speakers…

BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-DUM…

He finally stood up, took a look at the attraction's sign…

"TEETH 3—Now with 50 percent MORE SHARKS!!"

…and knew he had to get out quick! There are very few greater motivators for a rabbit than being chased by things that could chew him up and spit him out in a matter of seconds. Bugs got to the 'Super Stunt Spectacular' theater just in time to see Elmer paste his picture on the sign. Disgusted, the rabbit turned over the hourglass. He was so angry about the 'Yield', he failed to notice the other four competitors open their clue envelopes, preventing him from 'Yielding' anybody else…

7:19 PM

…Robin, Starfire, Shaggy, and Scooby each hit the theater with about a minute to spare. Unlike Kim & Ron, the competitors did not wait around for the end of the show…

…After being hit by a glass bottle and taking a couple of punches, Scooby took pleasure in connecting a couple of 'haymaker' punches on Elmer before throwing him out the second-story window...

…Starfire got a real adrenaline—or her biological equivalent—rush when her speedboat sailed through the wall of flame…

…Robin enjoyed the kumite stunt, giving the stuntman/opponent a couple of reasons to consider quitting the business…

…Shaggy did a lot more running than the usual captain, but the pirate still successfully got him to fall 'below-deck' and get propelled out of the boat by the explosion…

…The audience gave their usual round of applause, but more than a few of those in the stands grumbled, "I liked the 3:30 show better!"…

…Just as the audience filed out of the theater, the sand finished running out of the hourglass at the 'Yield' station. Bugs was fortunate to get the 'Wild West' script. That way, he still had an outside chance of finishing better than last place.

After he received his 'Pit Stop' clue, he hailed a taxi, offering the driver every cent he had to get him to the temple fast! Breaking every traffic law in Mumbai, the driver got Bugs to the temple...just in time to see…

PHIL: "Shaggy, you're competitor number seven…but with the reunion, that makes you and Scooby team number two, just ahead of the Titans."

…This conversation made the rabbit's heart sink just a little bit. Still, he had a courageous face when he stepped on the mat.

PHIL: "Bugs Bunny…you are the last competitor to arrive. Elmer, could you come over here, please?" (Waits for Elmer) "Bugs, I'm sorry to tell you…you may have been eliminated from the race…DEPENDING on Elmer's decision!

"Elmer, listen very carefully! Before 'Writer Boy' decided to 'Shatter' the teams, this was already the last pre-determined 'non-elimination' leg of the race. As the teammate of the last-place competitor, you now have three options…

"ONE, you can save Bugs by putting him back onto your team. However, your start time would be based on his 'check-in' time—not yours. You would receive no money for the next leg of the race. Also, your team would be 'marked for elimination', meaning you would suffer a thirty-minute penalty if you do not finish first at the next 'Pit Stop'.

"TWO, you can continue the race on your own, as a 'one-person' team. Since you have only performed three officially-counted 'Road Block' tasks, you could still potentially win the race and take home $500,000—half a team, half a prize! You can start the next leg based on your own 'check-in' time, but you can not have any help with the 'Detour' tasks from here on out—any help at all!

"THREE, you can simply walk away from the race. If you do so, the remaining teams will be the 'Final Three' teams to the finish line. You would lose your chance at the million dollars; but to sweeten the deal, you would receive one of every 'leg victory' prize we have awarded so far. This prize package would include a 2008 Toyolet Primmus Hybrid, a 64-inch San-yo-yo plasma television, a seven-day luxury cruise from TravelVelocity, another set of 10 one-ounce bars of .9999 pure gold like those you won before, a 5,000-gallon PB Petroleum gas card, and a $10,000 savings bond. We would also add enough cash to bump the total package value up to an even $100,000!!

"So Elmer, what will it be…flying solo, being 'marked for elimination', or walking away?"

ELMER (during a 'post-race' interview): "Wow…Dis is vewy, vewy tough! (Sighs) Awwight, I pick…"

(END CREDITS)

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Author's ending notes:

1) I know…I know…the cliffhanger again! Hey, at least I delivered on the wager, like many of you requested!! I even tried to give it an unusual finish, so please indulge me with this one little cliffhanger, ok?

2) Although I already have my answer, here's a little creativity question for you…If you were Elmer, which one would you choose??

3) The production of this story, like that for any work of fiction, is solely dependent upon the constructive feedback of its readers. If you like it, I will gladly make more. If you think of ways to make it better, I am always open to suggestions. If you really think it's a piece of garbage, stop me before I strike again!! Once again, Review me, e-mail me if you wanna reach me! If you want to 'PM' me, that's ok!

Your friend in writing,

The Samurai Crunchbird