Here we go, our second chapter of the insane trip around the world. This time we're in Japan's capital, Tokyo.
Such sights you can see in this city are vampires in pink jumpsuits and people trying desperately to play video games.
Fun times.
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Don's recap: "Last time on The Ridonculous Race: Multiverse Mayhem, eighteen teams of willing (and less than willing) competitors began the adventure of a lifetime. Some adjusted quickly, others needed a push. After the chaos at the CN Tower, each team boarded one of three planes headed for Tokyo, each one departing thirty minutes apart from each other. Flight #1 (Hunters, Mages, Father and Daughter, TDE Daters, Stepbrothers, and Vampires) has just taken off, while Flight #2 (BFFFL's, Abyss Delvers, Lombax and Robot, Mythbusters, Students, and Squid Sisters) is about to fly. Meanwhile, the Vegans, Spies, Team Rocket, Rock Stars, Battle Experts, and Female Monsters are all waiting to board Flight #3, which won't be departing for another hour. Which team will be the first eliminated from our competition, thus facing widespread humiliation when they get home? And which team will come first, thus receiving the coveted Skip? Hey, who knows? But you can find out here, on...The Ridonculous Race: Multiverse Mayhem! (teeth flash)"
*theme song*
The six teams that were on Flight #3 were still waiting at Toronto Airport, all seemingly waiting patiently. During this time, they all did different things to pass the time. The Vegans were reading magazines on gardening, while the Female Monsters were just looking at the clock. Clover of the Spies was filing her nails, while Alex just looked bored. And while 2D was just tapping his foot and humming, Murdoc was…
"What do you mean your first-class is full?"
…(sigh), giving me a headache.
"Sir, I apologize for the trouble," the man at the counter told the green British man, "but we cannot control who books the business class for our flights."
"Do you have any idea who I am?" Murdoc asked. "You're looking at the LEGENDARY Murdoc Niccals of Gorillaz. And I happen to be in a race for a million dollars, which I will have to exchange for pounds afterward, but whatever. I think my dimwit partner and I deserve first-class."
The man shook his head. "Sorry, no exception. Besides, I have never heard of your band in my life."
And that's how Murdoc had to be torn away from the poor airport employee, threatening his life, by 2D, James, and Mizore.
"LEMME AT 'EM! NEVER HEARD OF MY BAND!"
During this, Boomstick laughed as he and Wiz watched the scene.
"I wonder why we never put him against anyone," Boomstick chuckled.
"Likely because he's all bark and no bite."
"True."
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(Airport-Battle Experts)
"I've actually seen a couple past Death Battle combatants in this race, which is bizarre," Wiz said. "I know for a fact Ratchet and Clank are competing."
"Saw Johnny Cage at the Tower," Boomstick added. "Hope he's not too angry."
"Natsu's here too, probably barfing his guts out on the plane."
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It took awhile, but Murdoc eventually calmed down and sat next to 2D.
"Bloke was asking for it," he mumbled.
"You didn't have to nearly kill him jus' because he's never heard of us," 2D pointed out.
"He would've been fine if he had let us on first-class."
"It was full, can't blame him for tha'."
A glare from Murdoc then chilled 2D to the bone.
"Side wit' him one more time, and you're next."
"Noted."
Meanwhile, the Vegans looked up from their magazines.
"What did that poor guy ever do to the green man?" Laurie asked.
"Maybe not eating healthy enough, and the combination made him freak out," Miles suggested. "That explains the green skin."
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(Interview Room-Vegans)
"We're taking note of everything that's going on around us," Laurie said. "Miles and I are determined not to make the same mistakes as last time."
"Although we would still prefer if all vehicles used in this are ELECTRIC," Miles pleaded. "Can't say this enough people."
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Jessie and James were currently talking to someone via hologram.
"I expect you both to perform well in this race," the man said. "A victory of this scale will cause the dimension you are currently sitting in to know and fear the true terror of Team Rocket."
"Don't worry about a thing, boss," Jessie said. "We'll make sure all these twerps know not to mess with us."
"And when we return, all that money will come with us, no matter what we have to do," James explained."
"Good. Don't let me down."
"Yes sir."
The hologram turned off, and the two cheered.
"HE'S COUNTING ON US! WE'LL PROVE WE'RE THE BEST OPERATIVES HE HAS!"
(Don's narration)
"Tokyo, Japan," Don said. "Largest city in the world by population, this sprawling metropolis is home to majestic scenery, multiple technology company headquarters, and people and places trying their hardest to look as cute as possible.
"Flight #1 has just landed at Tokyo Airport, and our first six teams need to find the Don Box to receive their next Tip."
The first six teams were finally in Tokyo. The Hunters, Mages, Father and Daughter, TDE Daters, Stepbrothers, and Vampires all ran out of their airport to the Don Box, each pressing the button to read their Tip.
"It's an All-In," Cassie said, reading the Tip. "'Climbing in Style'."
(Don's narration)
"An All-In is a challenge where both team members must participate," Don explained. "This challenge pays homage to the many weird, zany, colorful game shows that air in Japan.
"Teams must travel by taxi to the Shiba Koen Park. While there, they will see a scale replica, thirty feet high, of Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain."
(Back to the competitors…)
"'Teams must get into the outfits and gear provided and climb up the slopes to reach their next Tip, which is resting on top of the mountain,'" Lammy read from the Tip.
"'All this, with both teammates connected with an eight-foot leash,'" Lucy continued.
"'Also, be careful, as the slopes WILL be wet, so watch out for slipping,'" Sam read.
"No powers or any gadgets are allowed in this challenge, other than natural climbing ability,'" Seras finished.
"What are we waiting for then?" Phineas asked Ferb. "Let's go!"
The teams all ran to the side of the road and started hailing their taxis. A few people were nearly trampled, but in the end, everyone safely got in a car.
"What better leg to run than in a place that reminds me of home?" Yusei asked as he and Lammy looked out the taxi windows. "Actually, this place pales in comparison to New Domino City."
"I wish I had brought a camera," Lammy said, smiling.
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(Interview Room-TDE Daters)
"Part of the reason we entered the Race is so we could have a more relaxed reality TV experience compared to Total Drama," Lammy explained.
"In fact, we're both hoping this season will make up for everything we've been through under Chris, particularly in Total Drama Everything 2," Yusei added.
"This game is still hectic, but at least Don cares about his competitors," Lammy said. "You know, rather than let them tour an abandoned pyramid illegally, knowing there was a chance someone would get themselves possessed by a necklace of all things."
"She's a little mad at Chris," Yusei finished.
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Natsu and Lucy weren't having nearly as much fun. In fact, Natsu was in his worst nightmare: moving vehicles.
"Unnnnnngh…." Natsu groaned as he curled up in the backseat, clutching his stomach. "How long is this car ride?"
"We've only been in here for ten seconds," Lucy reminded him.
"Ten seconds too many…"
Lucy sighed.
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(Taxi-Mages (Lucy))
"He was like this on the plane too," Lucy explained. "Natsu gets motion sickness worse than a lot of people I know. It doesn't even matter how slow the vehicle's going, like a parade float. If it moves, he can't stand it."
Natsu groaned from off-camera. "If I had known I would be riding in these during the Race, I wouldn't have been so excited."
"What did you expect?" Lucy asked.
"I don't know anymore…"
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The Hunters checked their watches.
"You think you can go faster?" Dean asked the driver.
Unfortunately, the driver didn't know English, so he ignored the question.
"I wish Bobby was here," Dean told Sam. "He knew Japanese, he could've helped us."
"Oh well."
(Don's narration)
"Meanwhile, the teams on Flight #2 are getting more and more anxious to put the Race into high gear."
"Think we should form an alliance?" Riko asked her partner Reg. "A ton of these teams look like they would be great on our side."
Reg shrugged his shoulders. "Worth a try."
They turned and popped their heads over their seats, where the Students sat behind them.
"Hi there," Riko said.
Mako got excited. "Finally, someone wants to talk to us."
"Wanna join an alliance?"
Hearing this, Mako got even more excited. "Hear this, Ryuko? The girl and her robot friend want to form an alliance with us."
"I heard," Ryuko said. "So, you guys want to be in an alliance with us?"
Reg nodded.
"Oh my, this is going to be amazing!" Mako exclaimed. "We're going to have so much fun on the Race together, we'll help each other out, and we'll dominate every leg. What kind of skills do you guys have? What you have can make up for what we lack, and what we have can make up for what you kacl. I mean, the robot kid has to have some skills. I mean, he's an actual robot. Then there's my friend Ryuko, her powers are so awesome she has to get half-naked just to do them! And I betcha, she loves it!"
She talked so fast that she actually intimidated Riko and Reg. They glanced at each other.
"On second thought, we'll try and look at the other options and consider them," Riko said nervously.
"Sure. Keep your options open."
The Abyss Delvers sat back down. "She seems really...outgoing," Reg said, a little nervous.
"Well, who else do we have?" Riko asked.
Next, they looked over their chairs to Adam and Jamie.
"Hi," Riko started. "Do you wanna-"
"No," Jamie interrupted her.
"Okay," Reg said, sitting back down. Riko followed him.
Riko shrugged. "We tried."
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(Plane-Abyss Delvers)
"Who knew it was this hard to make some allies?" Riko asked.
"Didn't we only ask two teams?" Reg asked.
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(Don's narration…)
"Meanwhile, teams are arriving at Shiba Koen Park and are ready to climb up Mt. Fuji."
The first team at the replica mountain were the Vampires. They ran over to one of the technicians.
"Suit us up, please," Seras said. "We're ready."
However, they couldn't have been any less ready for what they had to wear. Seras and Alucard found themselves in bright pink unitards. Their helmets were made to look like large blue wigs made of worms, complete with goggles attached. Seras giggled, while Alucard looked unamused.
"I look ridiculous," Alucard deadpanned.
Seras kept giggling. "I don't know, Master. It looks quite good on you."
"You should talk. You're wearing the same thing, Police Girl."
"At least I'm accepting it."
The technician from earlier had clamped them together by their ankles with a leash around eight feet long. "So if one of us falls, they can easily drag the other down with them," Seras said with apprehension.
"Then I suggest you don't fall," Alucard admonished. "We would do good to maintain this lead."
They faced the mountain and began to slowly climb up. By the time they had, the rest of the teams from the first group had arrived, and Sam and Dean were now in their costumes.
"I don't look half bad," Dean said, looking down at his unitard.
"You can admire yourself after we get the Tip," Sam told his brother.
They began the climb up the slippery slopes. Meanwhile, Alucard had slipped and ended up dragging Seras down with him. Alucard gave Seras an I-dare-you-to-say-something look, and they began again.
As the Vampires and Hunters began making progress, the TDE Daters, Mages, Stepbrothers, and Father and Daughter began their own climbs up the mountain replica.
"How did you manage to get that thing to hold your hair?" Johnny asked Yusei as they climbed side by side with their partners; having traveled on the same plane, Johnny would have known plenty about Yusei's gravity-defying hairstyle.
"Carefully," Yusei replied as he and Lammy climbed.
Phineas and Ferb were doing well. "I wouldn't have minded climbing the real thing," Phineas said. "I mean, I think we've climbed basically all the mountains at this point, but who says we can't do it again?"
(Don's narration…)
"Flight #2 has finally landed at the airport, and the race for first place gets more hectic."
Sure enough, the second group of teams were all now in taxis and speeding their way to Shiba Koen Park.
"Taxi!" they all called out. Soon, they were all on their way.
"Meanwhile, Flight #3 is in the air. Our final six teams prepare to face war."
"So what makes you think you're more worthy of Tsukune's heart than I am?" Kumuru asked.
"I don't know," Mizore said. "Maybe the fact I'm not a succubus who tricks people into falling in love. What do you have other than that?"
Kumuru stared. "Do I have to ask?"
Boomstick popped his head up over the seats. "You guys gonna have a cat fight now? If so, let me know so I can film it."
In response, both Mizore and Kurumu slapped him in the face.
"Okay, noted," Boomstick said, rubbing both his cheeks.
(Meanwhile…)
"Can you reach it?" Seras asked Alucard.
Alucard nodded. "I believe so."
He stretched his arm out at the group of Tips sitting at the top of the structure. Finally, he grabbed it and waved it in the air.
"Yes!"
"Good job, Master."
They both slid down the slope to the bottom. Then they read the Tip they had just received.
"Looks like we're traveling on foot to Tokyo Tower," Seras said.
"Then let's move," Alucard said as he watched Dean grab a Tip for the Hunters and they slid down.
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(Mt. Fuji Structure-Mages)
"It wasn't too difficult," Natsu said. "At least I didn't have to be in a car this time."
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"I can't believe people actually decided we had to wear these," Lucy said. "Whoever made the game show that inspired this is insane."
"I'm not complaining," Natsu said. "I like this outfit."
As they talked, Lammy reached out and grabbed the Tip for her and Yusei.
"I got it!"
"Good job, Lammy."
As they slid down, Father and Daughter quickly followed with their own Tip.
This left the Stepbrothers and Mages on the structure. From their vantage points, they could see the group of taxis approaching.
"We need to move," Lucy said. "We got company."
Natsu nodded, and he climbed as far up as he could with the leash. Then he grabbed the Tip at the same time Ferb was getting his.
"Good one, Natsu."
"Alright, Ferb!"
Both teams slid down to the ground to read their Tips.
"Okay, this isn't bad," Lucy said. "Heck, we could see the tower from on top of that thing."
In fact, they could already see the Eiffel Tower lookalike in the distance, a good fifteen minutes away if they jogged. (And that's just an estimate, but since Shiba Koen Park and Tokyo Tower are both in the same area of Tokyo, it's not an unsound estimate. If you happen to know how far apart they are, let me know.)
"The other teams are coming," Phineas said. "Let's go."
The Stepbrothers and Mages went in the direction of the other teams from the first group, who had all already ran off for the tower.
As the Stepbrothers ran, Phineas looked at Ferb and said, "So far, definitely as fun as when we were chasing the sun."
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(Interview Room-Stepbrothers)
"We once did a summer solstice adventure where we tried to chase the sun around the world and create the longest day ever," Phineas said. "We had a lot of fun on that trip, even met an old-time bathing suit in the Himalayas. And no, I'm not making that up."
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Now all of the first group teams were hurrying for their next destination.
"Any idea why they built it like the Eiffel Tower anyway?" Cassie asked her dad.
"No idea."
Meanwhile, Katie and Sadie were sitting in their taxi, waiting for the light to turn green, when they suddenly spotted something very interesting out the window.
"Oh my goodness, is that a chibi boutique?" Katie gushed. "I heard they got chibi figures of whatever you can think of."
"Can we get one of ourselves?" Sadie asked.
"Yep."
Just like that, they begged the driver to stop at the store. "We'll come back," Katie said. "We've got time."
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(Chibi Store-BFFFL's)
"An opportunity to shop at some of the cutest stores in the world?" Sadie asked. "That's one in a lifetime."
"Besides, there was still a whole other group behind us," Katie added. "We'll be fine."
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"So this is what it feels like to be a billy goat," Callie said as she and Marie climbed up Mt. Fuji. "And they officially have the most fun ever."
"Yeah, but billy goats aren't usually stuck in a race for a million dollars," Marie reminded her. "Which is what you should be focusing on right now, and not on being a goat."
Callie rolled her eyes. "You're no fun sometimes, you know?"
Just a few feet away, Adam looked at her and said, "Don't worry. I know how you feel."
"Hey! I know how to have fun."
"Jamie, I literally had to beg to get you in that costume."
"Just keep climbing."
Adam looked at Callie again. "See?"
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(Interview Room-Squid Sisters)
"Lighten up Marie," Callie suggested. "We're currently traveling around the world almost for free. It's a nice change of pace from everything that has happened in our world."
"I won't deny the fun," Marie stated. "But we must remember that this is, above all, a competition. Only one team will come out on top in the end. And if we want it to be us, we have to focus."
Callie sighed.
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The rest of the teams from the second group had either already started the climb, or were about to. Well, all except the BFFFL's.
(Don's narration…)
"As more and more teams begin to head up Mt. Fuji, Flight #3 has finally touched down at Tokyo Airport."
Sure enough, the final six teams were all already running out of the airport and grabbing their taxis.
"Shiba Koen Park, and step on it!" Murdoc yelled at the driver in Japanese. At least he and 2D had learned SOMETHING from Noodle.
"As fast as you can, please," Mile told the driver for her and Laurie.
"Now every single team is on the move in Tokyo, but some are more ahead than others as they all make their way to Tokyo Tower."
"Alright, how the heck did we get lost?" Lucy asked. "We could literally see the tower from that mountain."
Natsu looked around. "Guess we didn't exactly think it through."
Next to them, there was a large lamp post. "Hey Natsu, you think you can climb up and see if you can spot the tower?" Lucy asked.
"Sure," Natsu said. He started shimmying up the post and looked around.
"I see it. We're not far."
"Good. I was starting to worry."
"Really? I wasn't."
(Back on Mt. Fuji…)
"I feel like I'm king of the world right now," Clank said as he and Ratchet climbed up.
"Too bad we're not climbing a Titanic replica right now. Then we would really be kings of the world."
"One day, perhaps." Clank reached out and grabbed their Tip.
They were the last team from the second group to finish (other than Katie and Sadie). As they slid down, the third group started arriving.
"Ooh, I hope these outfits make me look fabulous," Jessie said as she and James ran out of the taxi.
Sure enough, once she got the outfit on, she actually enjoyed it.
"I don't know why, but this look makes me feel so alive,"
"Good for you," James said, tugging on the unitard.
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"You're just jealous that I'm wearing it better than you," Jessie snapped.
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Meanwhile, the rest of the teams from the third group were about to start the climb, but they were joined by an extra team.
"Weren't you two in the second group?" Clover asked Katie and Sadie.
"We got a little sidetracked," Katie explained. She and Sadie were laden with shopping bags.
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(Mt. Fuji Challenge Site-BFFFL's)
"Oh my God, you look so cute as a chibi," Katie said, looking at the Sadie-like chibi figure her friend held.
"Yours looks even cuter!"
"They're both cute! EEEEEE!"
"EEEEEE!"
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Meanwhile, the Students were hurrying their way to the tower, having already finished the climbing challenge.
"We have the home field advantage here," Mako said. "Of course, I don't think I've ever been to Tokyo anyway. Have you, Ryuko?"
"Once or twice."
"Awesome. There's no way we're getting eliminated in this leg."
Ryuko smirked. "Hope you didn't jinx it."
(Don's narration…)
"The leg is now getting even more hectic as teams finally begin to arrive at Tokyo Tower. Everyone is in overdrive as they compete to win the all-important Skip."
Indeed, the hunters were the first team to arrive at Tokyo Tower. Right next to the structure was a large flat-screen TV, a plugged-in Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) with a Super Mario Bros cartridge, and an NES controller. The Don Box sat a few feet away. Sam ran over and hit the button, pulling out the Tip.
"It's a Botch or Watch: Game On," Sam said.
(Don's narration…)
"A Botch of Watch is a challenge where only one team member participates. Nintendo is one of the leading video game companies in the world, with its world headquarters some distance away in Kyoto. To complete the challenge, one team member must complete a full run of the first level of the 1985 classic Super Mario Bros without dying once. If they lose a life, it's all the way to the back of the line to wait for another go.
"No special powers or abilities are allowed in this part of the leg, other than natural gaming skill. Also, the teams are allowed to pick who will be the Botcher for this challenge. However, they must choose wisely, for this is the only Botch or Watch for the Entire Race where they will be granted this liberty."
He then appeared in front of Tokyo Prince Hotel.
"After the Botcher completes the challenge, it's a race on foot to the front of this hotel, where the Chill Zone awaits. The first team to arrive here will win the Skip. However, the last team to meet me here WILL see their Race dreams cut short."
"So who's doing this one?" Dean asked as he looked at his brother.
"I got it," Sam said. He stepped up to the TV screen and got ready to do the challenge. Meanwhile, a few more teams arrived, including an interesting surprise.
"You two are here already?" Yusei asked the Vegans.
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(Interview Room-Vegans)
"We have been incredibly motivated not to repeat everything that happened to us the last time we raced," Laurie explained.
"So we made it here as fast as lightning," Miles said. "We're not gonna get crushed again."
They high fived.
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By this point, every team had finished the climbing, and those who hadn't already reached Tokyo Tower were heading there now.
One team, however, was struggling. "So many cute boutiques on this street," Katie said, biting her lip. "Can't we just stop at them for a few seconds?"
"We've wasted enough time," Sadie reminded her. "We need to finish the leg." But she was also battling temptation.
Not far ahead of them, the Spies were also dealing with the lure of the shops. However, they had an easy way of fighting it.
"Just think of how much we can buy when we win the Race," Alex kept reminding Clover whenever her friend kept looking at the shops."
"I know, but that one dress we passed by was just so cute."
"Sheesh, imagine what it's gonna be like if we end up in Paris or London."
Just then, every team within earshot turned as the BFFFL's screamed.
"WE CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!"
Katie and Sadie then ran into the very store with that dress Clover was thinking of.
"At least this proves I have willpower," Clover said.
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(Interview Room-Spies)
"If I am able to pass up pretty boutiques better than literally anyone, I've made an improvement," Clover said proudly.
"That's good," Alex said. "I'm proud of you."
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(Don's narration…)
"While the BFFFL's get distracted again, and while Clover continues to fight that teenage girl urge, the Race continues as teams try and beat one little Mario level."
"I didn't even touch that Goomba!" Sam exclaimed as Mario died right there.
He sighed. Since he had failed, he would have to go to the back of the line, which was now ten people long.
As he walked, he passed by Seras, who had been right behind him. "Sorry," Seras said, meaning it.
"Don't worry about it," Sam said. "It's no big deal."
Seras nodded, then stepped up and started playing the level. From the sit-out area, Alucard watched her expectantly.
She eventually made it past the halfway point, but then ended up hit by a Koopa, killing Mario.
"Of course that happened," Seras said, frustrated.
"Don't lose your head over this, Police Girl," Alucard reminded her. "Otherwise, you will never finish the task."
Seras nodded her head slowly. "Sorry, Master," she said as she walked to the back of the line.
"Join the club," Sam told her. "My brother and I had always focused more on demon hunting than video games."
"For us, it's battling dark forces that threaten our home in England."
Sam nodded. "So that guy's your master?"
"Yes. After he turned me, I was bound to serve and follow him. I technically no longer had to once I became a full vampire, but he is still the one I call master."
The hunter glanced at the intimidating vampire standing in the sit-out area. "I can see why. Part of it, at least."
"He's not too bad once you get used to him."
"Just like my brother."
The two laughed. As they did, Dean snorted a small laugh, and Alucard frowned.
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(Interview Room-Hunters)
"So you have a thing for vampires now?" Dean asked.
"And what if I do? I've dated a demon before. This is no different. But if you think I'm falling for Seras, don't."
"Whatever, casanova."
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(Interview Room-Vampires)
"You're not planning to spill our secrets to that human, are you?" Alucard asked.
Seras shook her head. "We were just talking. I just mentioned a few things that I thought couldn't hurt."
"Well I would advise that you watch your tongue in this game, especially around him and his brother."
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More and more teams tried to beat the lever. And they all ended up killing the poor plumber.
"How hard is it to beat the first level of a video game?" Lammy asked as she put the controller down.
Once she was in the back of the line, she immediately noticed someone approaching.
"Oi! You there. Girl with the guitar!"
It was Murdoc. He was walking to her while 2D waited in line.
Lammy looked at him. "Yeah?"
"May I see the guitar real quick?"
The lamb stared at him, apprehensive. She looked back at Yusei, who shrugged.
"Sure," Lammy said, still unsure. She removed it from her back and handed it to the bassist.
Murdoc stared at it for a long time. Then he used his strummed a couple strings. He then used his fist and beat on the back.
"What kind of guitar is this?" he asked. "It's not plugged in, but I can tell it plays better than most, and it seems to be reinforced."
"That's because Yusei reinforced it. He's my teammate over there."
"The one with the ridiculous haircut?"
Yusei then called out, "Your teammate's got blue hair. I wouldn't judge."
"At least the faceache's head doesn't look like a crab."
"Wow, never heard that one before."
Lammy shook her head. "Just to be clear, that's my boyfriend's haircut you're making fun of."
"And why should I care?"
In response, Lammy raised her guitar. "Because he modified this guitar not only to rock out, but also to serve as a great sledge. Also, he has a ton of monsters under his command, among them a giant, shimmering dragon."
"She's not wrong," Yusei called out again.
Murdoc shook his head. "Fine," he said as he stalked off.
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(Interview Room-TDE Daters)
"Are all competitors gonna be this rude?" Lammy asked.
"Don't worry about it," Yusei said. "He's from a world-famous band, of course he's gonna be rude."
"As long as I don't end up like that when MilkCan gets as famous as them."
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As Murdoc walked back to the sit-out area, Cassie watched as Johnny took his turn playing Mario. "You got this, Dad," she encouraged.
"Can you keep it down?" Jamie asked right next to her. "I'm a little busy here."
He was reading a book. Phineas, who was also sitting next to Jamie, leaned over to look at the cover.
"A Brief History of Time? You actually don't get bored reading that?"
"It's very entertaining to read if you have the right mindset," Jamie told her.
Phineas shrugged. "I think it's fun to read too, but not everyone else does. And personally, I think Stephen Hawking could've added a few more details."
Jamie rolled his eyes.
"Not exactly enthusiastic about the Race?" Phineas asked, looking at Adam, who was waiting his turn.
"Are you kidding?" Jamie asked. "I didn't even want to come out and do this competition in the first place."
Cassie looked at him. "Then why are you here?"
"Because my teammate's an idiot."
Just then, Murdoc raised his head and chimed in, "Yours too?"
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Boomstick walked to the back of the line, cursing under his breath. "Stupid game…should use my shotgun on it..."
It was finally Miles' turn to try the video game. So far, no one had been able to beat the level, though a few came close.
"You can do this, Miles," Laurie cheered.
Miles nodded and started the level. And she was doing pretty well, jumping on the enemies left and right. There were a couple times where she almost died, but she kept going. Miles didn't even take a second to look in her partner's direction. All she focused on was the video game.
Finally, she got Mario to the flagpole and entered the castle, completing the level.
"Yes!" Laurie exclaimed.
She ran over the Miles, and the two high fived. "First place!" Laurie exclaimed.
"Now come on, we need to get to that hotel."
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"The Vegans surprised everyone," Riko said. "Pretty sure we all thought they would be an easy first boot."
"Don't judge a book by its cover," Reg stated. "Bummer. I really wanted first place."
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Laurie and Miles immediately ran for the hotel. Meanwhile, the rest of the teams had shown up and were now standing in line to play the video game.
Well, except for one team that most had forgotten about at this point.
After Adam failed his first shot, it was once again Sam's turn. This time, he managed to finish the level successfully.
"Good job, Sammy," Dean cheered.
(Don's narration…)
"As more teams begin to beat the level, a few teams continue to struggle."
Indeed, right after the Hunters finished, Seras completed the level, thus allowing her and Alucard to move forward. Right after, the TDE Daters also moved forward, as did more and more teams. However, Johnny was still struggling.
"You can do this," Cassie cheered for her father.
"I have never played Mario in my life," Johnny said.
"Then why did you want to do the challenge?"
"I had always wanted to try Mario out."
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(Tokyo Tower-Father and Daughter)
"I always focused more on acting and kicking butt than video games," Johnny admitted.
"Told you I should've been the one to do it," Cassie said. "I'm pretty good at Mario.
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They weren't the only ones. Jessie was also struggling with the game.
"How do people play this annoying thing?" Jessie complained, ready to throw the controller.
James was worried. "Would you please calm down?"
"DON'T YOU TELL ME TO CALM DOWN!"
"So does anyone know where those two brain sharers went?" Clover asked.
(Meanwhile…)
"BEST DAY EVER!" Katie and Sadie cheered as they toured the Tokyo streets.
(Back to the challenge…)
Laurie and Miles finally saw the hotel. "There's the Chill Zone!" Laurie exclaimed.
They hurried over to the Carpet of Completion, where Don stood. "How about that?" Don asked. "Didn't think this was possible. You guys are in first place!"
1st Place: Vegans
The Vegans cheered.
"And since you made it here first, you get this."
He held up the Skip. "This is good for use until the final four. After that, it's out of play. Use it to skip any one All-In, Either-Or, or Botch or Watch. This can only be used once. Use it wisely."
Don handed it to the girls, who cheered again.
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(Interview Room-Vegans)
"We're here to stay this time," Laurie said proudly. "If there's another task that has us eating meat, we have a way out of it."
"This can only mean good things for us," Miles stated.
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Not too long after Laurie and Miles finished, the Vampires arrived at the Chill Zone.
"So how was having to go through an entire gauntlet of tasks in broad daylight?" Don asked.
"Not my first choice of activities," Alucard said.
"In any rate, not 'bat'. Second place, well done."
2nd Place: Vampires
Seras cheered. "Yes!"
"Did you say 'not bat'?" Alucard asked. "You need to work on your puns."
(At the tower…)
2D finally finished the level. "Yes!" he cheered.
"It's about time, dullard," Murdoc said, pulling his teammate away from the challenge site.
(At the hotel…)
Sam and Dean made it to the Carpet, both looking pleased.
"Not bad, guys," Don said. "You round out the top three."
3rd Place: Hunters
Dean jumped up and down. "Yes!"
(The Race continues…)
One by one, the teams all manage to reach the Chill Zone and check in.
4th Place: TDE Daters
5th Place: Mages
6th Place: Squid Sisters
7th Place: Stepbrothers
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"Not bad," Phineas said. "I can take seventh."
"Especially considering it's a lucky number," Ferb added.
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8th Place: Battle Experts
9th Place: Mythbusters
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(Interview Room-Mythbusters)
"Yes!" Adam cheered. "We're not going home tonight. No elimination for us. This calls for a celebration dance!"
He started doing a lame dance. "We're not going home! We're not going home! We're not going home!" At first, Jamie just looked at him, puzzled and annoyed. Then he shrugged his shoulders and started doing the disco point thing.
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(Don's narration…)
"As teams finish the game level and reach the Chill Zone, the race for anything-but-last intensifies as our last few teams try and get Mario to the castle."
"Done!" Alex cheered.
She ran over to Clover. "That wasn't so bad once I figured out how to do it."
"Didn't look that hard," Clover said.
Right after they left, Clank also finished the level.
"Should have been easier for me," he said. "I am like it, after all."
Then Mizore finished.
"Meh," she said.
(The teams keep completing the leg…)
10th Place: Students
11th Place: Rock Stars
12th Place: Abyss Delvers
13th Place: Spies
14th Place: Lombax and Robot
15th Place: Female Monsters
(Don's narration…)
"With the fifteenth team checked in, we're coming down to the wire for our final three teams. Two of them are still stuck at the tower, and I totally forgot about the last one. Either way, one of these teams is about to be cut."
"How did we fall behind this quickly?" Cassie asked.
"Probably my fault," Johnny said.
"Don't worry about it," Cassie said. "Come on, Dad. Be the plumber!"
Meanwhile, James was trying to keep up Jessie's morale.
"He's just a guy trying to save his princess. It can't be that hard to emulate him."
"You're not helping," Jessie said with clenched teeth.
"Then just think what would happen if we win. Not only will the boss be happy with us, but we may finally succeed."
"Succeed? At what?"
"Oh, you know. If we win, Ash will be so afraid of us that he'll give up Pikachu without a fight."
And that was it. Jessie tore through the level like it was nothing. Her desire to finally take that interesting yellow rat was all she needed.
"And that's how it's done!" she exclaimed. "I am the ultimate video game player! I am the Mario master!" She was still screaming when James dragged her away.
Cassie looked at Johnny. "You have to hurry. We're in last place. Just think of Mario as you, and think of Princess Peach as Mom. I mean, they're both blonde. You want to rescue Peach, aka Mom? Then take the controller and go!"
(Author's Note: Just to point out, they had forgotten that there's another team. Actually, is there? Let me check my notes…..okay, there they are. Moving on.)
Johnny nodded. Then he started moving Mario across the level, killing the first Goomba, jumping over enemies and killing others. He didn't seem to breathe the whole time. After what seemed like an eternity, he got Mario onto the flagpole.
"Made it!" Johnny exclaimed.
"Good. Now let's go!"
The two ran off towards the hotel. Thanks to their excellent physical condition (trained fighters, hello), they were easily catching up with Team Rocket. Jessie looked behind her. "Uh oh. Step on it, James!"
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"I swear, if we come in last, it will be all your fault!" Jessie told James.
"Mine? Weren't you the one who played the video game?"
"You could've insisted that you do it."
James groaned. "I knew I would get blamed for this."
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"Go, go, go!" Cassie yelled.
Both teams ran as fast as they could, both scared of knowing what could happen. They were the last two. They had to be the last two. And neither wanted to go home yet. So it was now or never.
Then, in the last twenty feet before the Carpet, Johnny and Cassie overtook Team Rocket and practically stumbled into the Chill Zone, Jessie and James close behind.
"I actually thought you two would do better in this leg," Don told Father and Daughter.
"We know," Cassie said, panting.
"Well, you guys placed...sixteenth!"
16th Place: Father and Daughter
"Wait, what?" Johnny asked.
"What?!" Jessie and James exclaimed.
Then Don turned to Team Rocket. "Cutting it kinda close today, but seventeenth! You're still in the Race!"
17th Place: Team Rocket
"I thought there were no other teams," James said.
Don grinned. "Trust me, we forgot about the other team too, until the producers reminded me."
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"There will be plenty of time in this competition to make up for this," Jessie claimed. "This first leg was just a fluke, filled with ridiculous challenges that no one should have to do. But we'll be stronger than ever."
"We'll win this Race, and then prove just how powerful we are," James added. "You can be sure of that."
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Katie and Sadie walked out of a boutique, once again laden with a bunch of shopping bags.
"So where to next?" Katie asked. "There's a shop down the street we haven't gone to yet."
"Oh my gosh, that's the same one I was thinking of."
"EEEEEE!"
"EEEEEE!"
As they walked, they noticed a limo heading their way, stopping right beside them. The window opened to reveal Don.
"Oh hey Don," Sadie said. "Katie and I have had the most exciting day ever. We bought this dress, and then that coat, these shoes that look chic…"
"Sorry, can't stay and chat," Don said. "I have to get ready for the next leg of the Ridonculous Race. Have to make sure it's something the competitors can do without getting hurt."
It took a few seconds for the BFFFL's to understand. Then their eyes widened in understanding.
"We got eliminated, didn't we?" Katie asked.
Don nodded. "I guess you probably should've focused on the Race and not every shop in Tokyo. Just saying."
The girls stood there, silent, drinking in what had happened.
"Well, good luck with that," Don said as he closed the window and the limo drove off.
Katie and Sadie watched the limo drive around the corner and out of sight, their faces expressionless. Then they turned to look at each other.
"WORTH IT!" they both exclaimed with pure delight.
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"So we spent the day shopping around Tokyo when we could've been trying to win a million dollars," Sadie said. "We were in TOKYO, people."
Katie agreed. "Exactly. Who wouldn't pass up this opportunity if they could? Personally, I would choose the shopping again if I had the choice."
"We weren't competing for the money anyway," Sadie explained. "All we wanted was a trip around the world full of excitement and adventure."
"A trip around the world with my BFFFL," Katie added.
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Katie and Sadie were walking down the Tokyo sidewalk, bags in hand.
"So I'm thinking of wearing that green dress tomorrow," Sadie said.
"You gonna wear the black shoes with it?" Katie asked.
"Of course. You know, I'm glad I got to spend today shopping with my BFFFL rather than trying to win a million dollars."
"Aww. So am I, Sadie."
"Best Female Friends For Life!"
"Best Female Friends For Life"
"EEEEEE!"
"EEEEEE!"
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I kinda wanna go to Tokyo now. The more I wrote this chapter, the more fun the city sounds.
Admittedly, the Spies might've seemed the better fit as a female team that got eliminated because they were distracted over shopping (*ahem* Clover). But Katie and Sadie were a pretty good fit for this as well. And I really didn't have anything planned for the BFFFL's compared to the Spies anyway. So there you go.
I based the Mt. Fuji part of the leg off one of the Roadblocks from the latest season of The Amazing Race, which also took place in Tokyo. While I had considered possibly adding the chocolate shoes into the equation, I eventually decided to give the first group of Botchers a simple video game level. I have actually never played the original Super Mario, but I thought it would be a good fit.
Speaking of the Botchers, here is a list of who did the Botch or Watch, since I didn't show every team's choice of Botcher:
Vegans: Miles
Hunters: Sam
Vampires: Seras
TDE Daters: Lammy
Mages: Lucy
Squid Sisters: Marie
Stepbrothers: Ferb
Battle Experts: Boomstick
Mythbusters: Adam
Students: Mako
Rock Stars: 2D
Abyss Delvers: Reg
Spies: Alex
Lombax and Robot: Clank
Female Monsters: Mizore
Father and Daughter: Johnny
Team Rocket: Jessie
BFFFL's: N/A
And there you go. Remember the opposite member will do the next Botch or Watch.
Laurie and Miles proved they came back swinging, placing first and earning the coveted Skip, an advantage that could save their lives in the game, or at least keep them from eating meat. They are proving that they will not let their previous performance get in the way of this one.
Sam and Seras had a few chats, much to the annoyance of their partners. Kinda makes you wonder how things going forward will go for the Vampires and Hunters. Just to point out, their professions should make both teams mortal enemies.
And there were a ton of other moments, from Murdoc trying to get first-class to Riko and Reg attempting to form an alliance. Fun times.
Just a quick reminder: now that this story has been updated, don't expect another chapter until Total Drama Everything 3 has been updated.
Speaking of the next chapter, here's a preview. Everyone is headed for Vienna, Austria. The teams end up doing a ton of stuff such as testing their knowledge of Viennese composers, training horses to dance, and scarfing down pie. Many teams end up losing a lot. Some lose their lunch. Others lose their dignity. One team loses both. But which team will end up suffering the one loss that truly matters: their chance at the million?
You'll have to find out when it comes out. Until then, remember to read and review, fave and follow, give me ideas for locations and challenges, all that.
With that, I shall see you next time. TheMasterKat out!