Mario was running toward the Sambadrono in Maracana, a task for him sent by Yoshi to see what was going on. He departed at the right time as Team Mario stepped off the second highest podium to their loss at the Football event. It seems like Sonic had found Eggman and Bowser snooping as usual. That's where the missing medals where, and possibly the teams dignity. The blue hedgehog was already there as the two villains were rummaging through a crate, acting like nothing has happened.

"Hey! We know you're hiding them here, you know". T'was the blue blur had to say to grasp their attention as the two villains froze for a brief second and looked around. "I gotta admit, I didn't expect you to pick a crowded place like the Sambadrono".

"Sonic!". What?!". Eggman turned to his nemesis.

"Heh, forget I'm not alone?". The blue hedgehog introduced Mario to the scene, the red lumber facing against his true nemesis Bowser.

"M-Mario!". The king koopa was met with the ferocity of the plumber's eventual plummeting.

"We knew about your plans all along!". Sonic continued. "Ever since we competed against each other in the Beach Volleyball event, even with you on our sides. Something was fishy going on behind the scenes".

"Grr... We'll both have to deal with you, here and now, then!". Dr Eggman yelled.

"With you two out of the way, the others will be a pushover!". Bowser added.

"Hmmmm...I knew since Day 3, that you made this happen, you two". Sonic stated, the mobian destined to spin dash at the villains, Mario going to use his spin attack. From there, the heroes charged their attacks to aim at both Bowser and Dr Eggman.

"Wait just a minute!". Eggman tried to grab the attention, but to no avail.

Mario and Sonic both were ready and charged toward the villains. They had no plan on escape and it was impossible due to Sonic's homing attack. The two knocked themselves into Bowser and Eggman, knocking them out into the horizon. Both Mario and Sonic got back on their feet and looked to see how far they were going to stay in the air before landing. It took a while before everyone, both of Team Mario and Team Sonic would arrive at the Sambadrono for the first time with the exception of Silver, Birdo, Wario, Yoshi, Mario, Amy, Sonic and Sticks. The blue hedgehog and the red plumber each looked toward the main arena, the Archery equipment now put away and the day quickly turning to night to reflect on the incoming Carnival taking place there.

Hours later...

As the Olympic Games were wrapping up it's edition in Rio de Janiero, a closing ceremony was in session. The Sambadrono was at the center stage of the ceremony, every member of Team Mario and Team Sonic attending to close off their stay in the Brazilian city. There was also 2 floats made for the leaders of each team as they slowly made their way across the length of the Sambadrono in style. Sonic was on his float as he waved to the audience watching his closest view. Mario did the same, perched ontop of his float waving to fans on his side of the Archery stadium.

"At least we have equal gold medals, right Mario". The blue hedgehog turned his head to the giant Mario float adjacent to the giant Sonic float. The red plumber responded with a nod, further exemplifying his silent protagonist image.

Everybody was either on the ground or in one of the two floats. For guest characters like Cream, Sticks and Dry Bowser, the three were on top of the floats waving to the audience with the majority of their teams on the ground dancing to Brazilian cultural music. It was a marvelous time for the city to organize something like this, as a sign that things were going to change, for the better or for the worse. It would only be a matter of time before the ceremony would close and both teams would have to go back to the Mushroom Kingdom and Mobius respectively. As the floats were nearing the end of the Sambadrono, Mario and Sonic jumped off and collected their medals of participation at the podium ending the line of the floats. Each gathered their team members of each event and handed medals to them too. So many spectators from all across the different events were proud to see their team perform at the Games, as both Team Mario and Team Sonic began to depart, thus ending the closing ceremony. It was only a matter of when the teams will enter the portals back to their respective worlds. For now, both teams were happy just calling it a tie, their relationship and softer rivalry stronger than ever before.

That's all that the Rio Olympic Games have to offer to you guys! I hope you enjoyed this edition, and with 20 new characters I had to include them all. For reference, you should go check out which Day their events where. This was heavily influenced by the 3DS version of the game, ala Road to Rio mode. For now, get ready for next month for a new fanfic to take place. Until then, take care and please review.