RACE WARS
PART 2
RIVALS & COURSES
It was a nice day on Timber's Island and all the DKR team racers were planning strategies on how to seal victory. But Toad was thinking otherwise. He had used the teleporting pad to get here in his cart and went to the Dino Domain without telling his teammates, but he didn't know that a not-so-fellow racer was watching him like a hawk. [Toad was driving around the lobby, looking at the many places he could go. He went into the Trophy Room and stared at the gold trophy.]
Toad: It looks just like Taj. Bah, it's probably plated gold. Let's see what else I can find.
Toad left the trophy room and headed to the door that lead to Tricky's course.
Toad: I wonder what's behind that door...
Toad shrugged it off and looked around the lobby some more. He had already seen the two race course doors and headed to the double doors with the giant keyhole in them, which led to Fire Mountain.
Toad: Hmmm...
Darion: Find your way around without getting lost?
Toad: (turns around) Yeah, I'm fine.
Darion: You must be Toad. Diddy and TT have told me about you.
Toad: And you are?
Darion: You may call me Racer X, one of the sub racers for the DKR Team.
Toad: Where's Speed Racer at?
Darion: (/_\) Very Funny.
Toad: So where does these doors lead to?
Darion: Fire Mountain.
Toad: One of your battle arenas...
Darion: Wrong. This is one of our contest arenas.
Toad: Contest arenas?
Darion: But of course. You see, we have two contest and two battle arenas. Darkwater Beach is one of the Battle arenas. Fire Mountain here and Smokey Castle in the Dragon Forest are the contest arenas.
Toad: I see.
Darion: Let me show you around.
So Darion showed Toad where he needed to go.
Darion: This is the mainland as you should know. Every place here is connected to this main area. You see that opening over there with the snow on it?
Toad: Yeah I see it.
Darion: That way leads to Snowflake Mountain. Out this way is to two other parts of the courses.
Toad: What's with the launch pad?
Darion: It teleports you to Future Fun Land. And the Sherbert Island is out in the sea over yonder. Of the ten race courses, two are from each part of the island, each with a way to two of the courses you need to get to. As you know, we left the Dino Domain. Well, that's the tour.
Toad: Thanks, but why are you helping me?
Darion: I didn't help you, I just injected poison into your brain by saying where to go. B'sides, I like you, and would love to beat you in a race. Well, have fun here Toad. See ya.
MKR
Meanwhile, everyone was looking for Toad.
Peach: Luigi, have you seen Toad?
Luigi: Nope, I haven't seen him anywhere.
Yoshi: You guys are looking for Toad too?
Luigi: I haven't seen him, have you?
Yoshi: Uh uh.
Fuchsia walks trough the doors.
Fuchsia: Have you seen Toad, I can't find him anywhere?
Peach: You too huh? This is starting to get worrisome.
Fuchsia: Do you think he went to the other side?
Yoshi: If he did, he had better not be alone.
Fuchsia: If he did, I'm going to be so angry at him.
Yoshi: Why? You shouldn't be if he went with KT or someone else.
Fuchsia: I don't care who he's with or without. I'm supposed to be with him.
Yoshi: Get a grip Fuchsia.
Fuchsia: I'm the one who he's supposed to take to the other side. Me! Not you, not Peach, no KT, not anyone else on the team, meee!
Baby Mario: (\_/) Quit the screamin' down there, I'm trying to sleep!!!
Fuchsia: (!-_-) Sorry. Okay, let's get Mario and head to the other side.
Peach & Yoshi: I agree.
DKR
Toad was ready for his test run on the Fossil Canyon course. However... TT had other plans and drove up on his right.
Toad: What do you want?
TT: Forget that I'm your enemy for the rest of the contest already? Shame on you, Toad.
Toad: I didn't forget.
TT: Good. Now, are you ready to race?
Toad: I'm not in the mood.
TT: Let's get one thing straight Toad, I'm the keeper of all of the island's tracks. I can challenge anyone on any track at anytime, friend, foe and otherwise.
Toad: Whatever.
TT: I warn you that I'm so fast, I'm in the next time zone.
Toad: Is that so?
TT: Yes. So if you're not chicken anymore, let's race.
Toad: Fine. Let's go on three.
TT: Okay, One...
Toad: Two...
Toad & TT: Three!
And off they went. It seemed that TT would actually win this race, but Toad wasn't an easy customer. The first lap was simple for TT, but Toad struggled. On the second lap, things were going well.
Toad: This is going well. I may just have a chance at taking the win.
TT: Come on Toad, I know you aren't this slow. Are you afraid of me?
Toad: I'm not afraid of anyone when I'm racing!
TT: You sure seem like it, (^_^) but you don't have to be scared. Nothing is on the line... yet.
Toad: I'll show you!
TT: Well you better do it soon, we're coming on the final lap.
The final lap came and Toad was still trailing, but not as much as he was the previous lap.
Toad: Okay, it's time for some Mushroom Justice!
Toad kicked it in gear and managed to tie with TT in a time of 2:25:48.
Mario, Luigi, Peach and Fuchsia were at the finish line waiting for him.
TT: Not bad for a mushroom.
Toad: Ditto, TT. Next time zone huh? Yeah right.
TT: Hello Mario, Luigi, Peach... Um, I didn't quite-
Fuchsia: I'm Fuchsia.
TT: ...You must be the one Toad's courting. Well, just to let you know, that I'm the guardian of the tracks. I can and will challenge anyone who races on them whenever I please.
Luigi: And what if we're practicing?
TT: No excuses, Mario. (driving off) Just be ready to race when I show up. G'day.
Once TT was out of sight, he got out of his kart and watched his adversaries. TT: Hmmf, you really are a slow racer for someone who likes to talk. It doesn't really matter because I was simply playing with you. I'm much faster than I was when I raced you just a few moments ago. And to think you really put your soul into this race, a race that I can destroy you on, you have no idea how fast I really am.
Mario: Are you okay?
Toad: I'm fine.
Fuchsia: No you're not, you're in trouble!
Toad: What's your problem?
Fuchsia: You were supposed to bring me here, but you didn't bring me here! Do you know how this makes me feel? Angry!
Toad: I'll make it up to you later, okay?
Fuchsia: You better.
Mario: Why did you come here alone?
Toad: I wanted to get a feeling for what's to come. It's not out of spite or anything, just to catch a glimpse of what has to be done when it becomes crunch time.
Peach: Why didn't you tell anyone that you were going to do this?
Toad: I didn't want any of you to be mad at me.
Peach: You know that there's no "I" in team Toad, so don't give us any of those excuses.
Luigi: You're not going to the other team, are you?
Toad: Of course not! How could you think of me doing such a thing?
Mario: We were just asking, that's all. Look, I don't blame you for doing this Toad, but next time let someone know when you do this.
Fuchsia: I agree. This way, we know what your motives are.
Toad eyed Fuchsia oddly. After that, the four left the course.
TT: Hmmm, I may have to keep a close eye on this one, but only because I sense a rebel in him.
Out in the lobby, Yoshi was waiting for the quartet.
Yoshi: Is everything okay you guys?
Mario: Yeah, everything's fine.
Yoshi: So how fast is he?
Toad: Who?
Yoshi: Your rival?
Toad: I got lucky.
Luigi: But you tied the race...
Toad: True, but just barely. He's faster than I thought he was, maybe even faster than you.
Mario: Bah, I'll be the judge of that notion.
Fuchsia: At least you're unharmed.
Darion: Listen to yourself "sister", us harm him? Such fools you are. Do you really think we would waste our time beating you up?
Toad: Maybe X, but how do I know that you won't later?
Darion: Because you aren't licked now. Listen, we're racers not bullies. If we want to destroy you, it will happen in Darkwater Beach.
Mario: Listen you, don't come starting any trouble. We just came to pick up our teammate and now we're leaving.
Darion: You must be the leader of my rival side. Well you may want to leave, but Toad doesn't want to go. Am I right, friend?
Toad: I'm not your friend.
Darion: You forget the old saying, "My enemy is also my friend.", or have you not heard it?
Yoshi: Toad what's with this guy?
Darion: Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Racer X, a born-to-run racer and next of kin in the Alpharacers. I'm one of the sub racers for Team DKR.
Yoshi: So where's Speed Racer?
Darion: Very funny Yoshi, very funny indeed. Well it's time to leave, but remember this... A racer is only as good as his tales of racing. (walking away U_U) We will meet again fellow Mario Kart Racers.
As Darion walked away, the five members of MKR headed to the teleporter to the other side.
Mario: Come on Toad, it seems like we aren't wanted here.
Toad: I don't think that way.
Peach: Just come on you guys, we'll all deal with this at my castle.
[Peach and Fuchsia walked into the portal heading to the other side as the Marios followed. Yoshi was about to go next, but he saw Toad's reluctance to head back to the other side in his kart.]
Yoshi: You okay?
Toad: I'm fine.
Yoshi: You never really told me how fast TT is.
Toad: I don't think I'll be able to win against him.
Yoshi: Having doubts huh? Don't worry about it man, I have a few doubts about these courses too. This isn't elementary like the ones back in the kingdom, but we have to adapt. But on the other hand, our rivals will have to adapt to the courses in the kingdom.
Toad: Yoshi this is serious, I know that he was just playing in that race I had against him and I barely tied when he was just playing with me. How am I going to face him at full strength when I struggle to keep up with TT at half of his normal speed?
Yoshi: You'll find a way to do it, you always do.
Toad: (/_o) Uh, thanks.
Yoshi: Listen, if you decide to come back here, let me know about it, if not anyone else. Okay?
Toad: But what if it's late at night?
Yoshi: It doesn't matter.
Toad: Fine.
Yoshi: Good, now let's go.
Toad and Yoshi went to their side at the same time.
*
MKR
At Peach's castle, the team was discussing how they would do each of the courses.
Bowser: Okay, before each of the races, we'll be able to choose which vehicle to drive, right?
Mario: That's right.
Bowser: Well I say let's use the other two on our courses since we always drive in our karts. This way, those rookies will know that when we met before the games that our appearance wasn't a fluke.
Luigi: Not a bad strategy. You know for a megalomaniac, you have some good ideas.
Bowser: (*-_-) I'll just take that as a compliment.
Mario: I wonder what's with that Racer X guy, doesn't he seem weird to you?
Peach: Egotistical, but not weird.
Toad: I wonder what TT meant by saying he will "Challenge us at anytime and anywhere..." Hmm... I wonder where we will race first.
Luigi: What do you mean, Toad?
Toad: I mean, which side are we going to be on for the first race?
Suddenly, the doors were kicked in and Pipsy walked in all tied up with her captive Kootie Pie following. Kootie Pie pushed the tied Pipsy to the floor.
Kootie Pie: I found this one on the Royal Raceway. I don't know if she's alone or not, but I'll keep looking.
Pipsy: Is this any way to treat your guests?
Yoshi: You'll have to excuse Kootie Pie's nature right now, Pipsy. Turtles do crazy things when they're horny.
Bowser, KT & Kootie Pie: We do not!
Yoshi: Well, the girls do anyway.
Kootie Pie: I do not.
Yoshi: Denial is a chronic symptom. It's okay, you can get help.
Toad: (U_U) What-ever. So what are you doing here anyway?
Pipsy: Practicing.
Yoshi: (unties Pipsy) Just like Toad was doing.
Toad: What's with racer X anyway.
Pipsy: Oh, so you really did meet my honey? That's nice.
Mario: So what's his story?
Pipsy: His family was born in the racing circuit, all twenty-three generations. He's the twenty-fourth genre of his family line, the Alpharacers. What else do you want to know?
Toad: How fast he is...
Pipsy: Too fast. I can barely trail him, let alone catch him.
Yoshi: Interesting, very interesting. Okay, you're free.
Pipsy stood up and brushed herself off.
Peach: My floor isn't dirty.
Pipsy: True, but I feel this way. I've never been so insulted in my life. If we ever race against each other Kootie Pie, all bets are off.
Kootie Pie: (yawn) Care to prove that on the Royal Raceway?
Pipsy: Yes I do. Let's go.
So Pipsy and Kootie Pie agreed to race each other on Peach's course, the Royal Raceway. Team MKR was watching the race in the viewer's box.
Peach: Bowser, do you think that your daughter can win?
Bowser: I don't know, but this was smart on her half.
Peach: Why do you say that?
Bowser: Because we get to see first hand how fast this yellow vermin is.
Peach: True. Okay Pipsy and Kootie Pie, show me what you're made of.
Yoshi: I hope Pipsy wins.
(everyone looks at Yoshi) Yoshi: I didn't stutter. I really said it and meant every last word that was said too.
On the track, the two girls were raring to go.
Jugem: Okay ladies, this is a traditional three lap race. The RW item boxes are out in their respected places. This is a free race with nothing at steak here, but pride. Are you ready?
Kootie Pie & Pipsy: (staring at each other) Yes.
Jugem: Good, then go on the green light.
Jugem held the light and as soon as the green light went off, both girls hit the rocket start. The match was a push across the first turn, but was starting to change once the girls hit the item boxes. Kootie Pie got a Shield, but Pipsy got a Speed Shield. Before the second turn, Kootie Pie used her weapon in an attempt to bump Pipsy into the water. Pipsy saw thing coming and made way. Once, she made around the second turn, Pipsy used her weapon. The race was back to even.
Pipsy: You didn't win this race yet.
Kootie Pie: Of course not, but there goes the lap.
On the next two turns, the shift of first place kept going on and on. When the next turn and set of weapons came up, things were starting to change. The two young ladies were coming up to the first dash zone. Kootie Pie used her Super Boost to take the lead. Pipsy was hoping for this to happen, since she had a Slickpak. Moving in a diagonal line she used her weapon so that you were to slip on it no matter where you run. She then hit the jump dash zone and landed a little rocky.
Pipsy: Note to self: Land with ease.
Pipsy caught up to Kootie Pie and was a couple of seconds behind her at the end of the first lap.
Mario: This race is kind of close Peach. Maybe you'll have a run for your money after all.
Peach: Maybe, but what is she going to do when the jump comes up?
Yoshi: Let Kootie Pie take the slip?
Toad: Nah, I smell a trick.
KT: Me too.
Suddenly, there was a knocking at the door. Toad went to open the door and who was behind it?
Darion: Catch you at a bad time?
Luigi, Mario, Peach & Toad: Racer X.
Darion: You were expecting Dale Earnheart Sr.?
Mario: No, Jeff Gordon.
Darion: Fine, but let's just watch the race huh?
Luigi: Fine, but you have to leave.
Darion: Okay, see ya'.
(Darion took his leave as Toad closed the door behind him) Meanwhile, the girls were heading for the jump.
Pipsy: Hey Kootie Pie, it's time for you to feel my wrath.
Kootie Pie: Whatever.
Pipsy: Here, have a drink on me.
Kootie Pie: Huh? What does that mean?
What it meant was how Pipsy's trap would work. She managed to pick up a Feather and used it to jump over her trap which Kootie Pie didn't see until it was too late. The turtle spun out and landed in the water, while the mouse made it safely across the jump. Jugem pulled Kootie Pie out of the water quickly and set her down in record timing, but that proved a waste of time since Kootie Pie repeated the process. Eventually, Kootie Pie lost the race. Yoshi walked over and gave Kootie Pie a pat on her shell.
Yoshi: Don't feel bad about the race Kootie Pie, I'm really happy about what happened. You gave it all you had.
Kootie Pie: You really are happy about how I did?
Yoshi: Of course. I'm happy that you lost and Pipsy won! But you gave it a good effort, so don't feel bad.
Kootie Pie: How could you take her side on this race instead of mine?! What are you, crazy?! I'm on the MKR side, not her!
Toad and Bowser watched Kootie Pie yell Yoshi's head off with sweatdrops.
Toad: (!U_U) Boy do they make a cute couple....
Bowser: (!-_-) Yeah, real cute...
Darion: Very nice racing trap you made at the jump, Pip.
Pipsy: Thanks honey.
Peach: I'll admit it, that was very clever. You even would have beaten me with that trap. But that's what Kootie Pie gets for roping you like a chicken.
Pipsy: Thanks Peach, but I don't need your praises.
Peach: Just because we're rivals doesn't mean that we can't be friends.
Pipsy: You should've thought of that before you insulted us. Now you know what I can do on this course, but when we race head up... (turns away) it will be a whole new ballpark. Let's go hon, our time here today is over.
Darion: Bye MKR racers. And rest up good, because tomorrow is a racing day.
Pipsy and Darion walked to their karts and drove away once they approached them. Peach watched them sadly drive out of sight, then Luigi places his hand on her shoulder.
Luigi: Like I said, a real run for your money Peach.
*
That night, Peach walked out to the castle courtyard and looked at the stars. Staring at Cygnus, she gave a sigh. Whether it was from looking at the swan in the sky or otherwise was uncertain.
Luigi: Whatcha' doing Peach?
Peach: (turns around) Oh, Luigi. I didn't hear you come out here.
Luigi: That's the point.
[the couple stare at Ursa Minor and Orion]
Luigi: Is something on your mind?
Peach: A lot is on my mind, Luigi. Sometimes, I think that there's too much in it.
Luigi: Is "you know what" on it too?
Peach: Yes Luigi. (sigh) I thought you said there was no pressure about the ring...
Luigi: (slyly) That's not what I meant, but at least that is also on your mind.
Peach: Then what did you mean?
Luigi: I was referring to that race between Kootie Pie and Pipsy earlier tonight?
Peach: That too. Luigi, maybe we were wrong about their way of racing.
Luigi: Scared I see?
Peach: No, not really, but I do think that our ways of racing are similar. If we had zippers like they do, do you think it would matter?
Luigi: It would probably be tiresome with all of the zippers that they have. We have zippers too, but we depend more on our racing skills than a speed pad. Don't you think so?
Peach: True.
Luigi: Now the zips that we have are usually near a jump, or used for a jump. Now, how can they not think that we have bigger melons then they do?
Peach: I can't answer that.
Luigi: I mean, you have big melons like I do. [bg music is cut here] (Peach snaps her head around to eye Luigi oddly) Er, your melons aren't in the same place as mine are, but you get my drift. Right?
Peach: (shakes her head and heads for the door) I get it Luigi. I'm going to sleep now, have a good night.
DKR
The next day, the two teams went at it in Hot Top Volcano. The twenty contestants were raring to go.
DK: Okay everybody, now it's time to tell you how the events will take place. So listen carefully, because I'm only saying this part once. The Race Wars system will be in two events; the first is the Odds Event. This event, which is an Odds event will be at any of the areas we agreed about the other day. How you act in this and in future Odds events will determine the next event, which is the Flag Event. You're all aware of the odds on the racing events, so I know you can deal with it. Anyway, this Odds event is free-for-all and all teams never matter in free-for-alls. I'm stretching these because I want to see you mess up friends and foes alike. Any teamwork will change the odds in the other side's favor. Every event like this, Odds events I mean, racers will be drawn from both sides.
Timber: Get to the point already, we don't have all day.
Baby Mario: Shut up, I'm trying to learn here.
DK: Ahem, as I was saying, the racers will be equally divided from both sides and they will be at random.
Timber: Get to the point!
DK: Shut up Timber. If I keep getting interrupted, I won't be able to finish and we'll be here forever.
Timber: Fine, but hurry up. I wanna' race.
DK: Nothing is at stake in Odds, but Flag events are different. Rivals will square off for flags. If there is a draw, both sides get a flag for the moment. Now Taj will pick the racers for the first Odds event.
Taj: This race is three laps long and will consist of the following four racers from the two sides:
[Taj spun the roulette wheels and DK placed four balls in each one. There were no tricks and the players were chosen.]
Taj: Okay, from MKR; Yoshi, Waluigi, Bowser and KT. And from DKR; Timber, Banjo, TT and Tip Tup. Racers, take wing and head to the line.
[The eight racers got into their planes and went to the starting line. The racers were lined up horizontally like so from left to right: Tip Tup, KT, Banjo and Bowser were in the front row; Waluigi, TT, Yoshi and Timber were in the back row]
Yoshi: You know what guys?
Bowser, KT & Waluigi: What?
Yoshi: I like how these guys line up.
TT: Wait 'til you see us race.
KT: Good luck everyone.
Timber: Yeah, You'll need it.
DK & Taj: Racers ready? GO!
And off everyone went. The first set of item boxes were on the first turn. TT got a Shield, Bowser a Danger Bubble, KT a Time Boost and Timber a Hyper Missile. On the second turn, Yoshi took the right fork and picked up a Thunder Bullet and caught the shortcut on the next turn.
Yoshi: This will come in handy later. On the rise in front of the zipper, Tip Tup Got a Homing Missile and shot Yoshi, who was in pole position. His plane licked the lave and he dropped to third, but he was okay.
TT: I hope Toad is watching my dominance on this course. Hearing the Hyper Missile, TT used his weapon. But before it hit him, KT passed him using his weapon and the missile hit the speedy turtle instead, making him eat dirt just before he finished his first lap.
KT: I forgot about those things.
Bowser took pole and headed for the next lap. Yoshi zoomed by as KT recovered, and took fourth since TT was pursuing Yoshi. Once TT's Shield wore off, Yoshi struck lightning and took back pole from Bowser, who was smashed.
Bowser: I'll get you for that, dino.
Yoshi stayed in first going into the final lap. When it seemed like he was going to win, TT swooped up from behind and took pole. But no sooner from losing pole, Yoshi picked up a 10pak and wailed away at the stopwatch. The missiles hit him, but too bad they knocked him over the line. Yoshi swore under his breath as he took second and KT came in after him. In the watching area, Diddy proudly grinned as hit teammate took first.
Diddy: We're off to a good start already.
Mario: You're just saying that because Yoshi knocked him over the line.
Diddy: A win's a win in racing.
TT came out and gave a high five to Diddy.
TT: DKR strikes first.
Toad & Yoshi: Ah, you just got lucky.
TT: Luck had nothing to do with your flaw, Yoshi.
Yoshi: (!U_U) Yeah, whatever.
Pipsy: Nice going TT, that's a big step for us.
TT: Aw shucks, it was nothing.
Peach: (mocking) Aw shucks, it was nothing. Be serious, Yoshi had that race won.
Pipsy: If he had it won, how come he didn't finish first?
Peach: Because TT was shot over the line.
Pipsy: (U_U) Don't get mad because TT stole the victory over Yoshi, princess.
Peach: I know this much, you won't steal a victory over me like that.
TT: Quit crying. Besides, it wasn't worth anything, so stop acting like sore losers. Especially when you didn't get a chance to lose.
Toad: Hey bub, watch your tongue!
TT: Quiet mushroom, this doesn't have to deal with you.
Taj: That's where you're wrong.
Pipsy & TT: Huh?
Taj: It has to deal with all four of you. Now, since you four can't wait to get at each others throats, you all will compete in the Darkwater Beach Flag Event in ten minutes.
Peach, Pipsy, Toad & TT: Fine with me.
Taj: Good, then grab your 'crafts and see you in ten.
Seven minutes later at Darkwater Beach...
Toad: Well Peach, it's time to see how well our rivals can battle us.
Peach: You said it. Toad, let's not battle in anger. Because if we do, then none of us will take the flag home for our side.
Toad: You're right.
[Suddenly, a barrage of missiles headed their way. Peach and Toad got out of the way and found out who was firing at them.]
Peach & Toad: What the hell are you doing?!
TT: Did you forget what I said the other day to you in the Dino Domain lobby? Shame on you.
Toad: I didn't forget.
Peach: Me neither.
TT: Good, then let's go.. right now.
Taj: (appearing in front of them) Really, you cant wait two more minutes? Okay, then I want all of you to form an "X" and rivals back to back.
Toad: Fine, but have them unload first. They shot at us.
Taj used his magic to see how many missiles Pipsy and TT had. Each of them had six left. The contestants faced back to back as they were told by Taj.
Taj: Unload you two.
[As the mouse and the stopwatch unloaded, Taj checked Toad and Peach, who were clean.] After the unloading, Taj continued.
Taj: Now everyone travel in one direction and don't turn around.
All four battlers did so and saw that everyone was near a single item box.
Taj: All right. This is a two on two Flag battle between Peach and Toad of MKR, and Pipsy and TT of DKR. The rules are simple, the last team or member of a team will take the flag home to their side. Ladies, are you ready?
Peach & Pipsy: Yes!
Taj: Fellas', same question?
TT: Ready when you are.
Toad: Hold on, let me take a piss first.
Taj: Erp.
(Peach shook her head. After Toad was done relieving himself, he sat back in is 'craft)
Taj: Are you ready now guys?
Toad: Good to go.
TT: Now I have to piss.
Pipsy: TT you're a watch, you can't piss!
TT: Wanna' bet? I'll show you my urine sample when I'm done.
Pipsy: (disgusted) No, that's not needed!
TT: Didn't think so.
TT had the decency to hop out of his 'craft and onto the sand to drain the aqueduct, unlike Toad who stood on his 'craft and let it fly.
Taj: Does anyone else have to go?
Peach: (joking) No, but I need to put on my mascara. (snicker)
Pipsy: This is a battle, not a beauty contest.
Peach: Shows how much humor you have...
Taj: Now I have to piss. Donkey Kong, take over.
DK: No problem. Everyone who's ready, raise your hand.
(Peach and Pipsy yawn, then raise one of their hands. After Toad belches, he raises his hand) TT sat in his 'craft, relieved and refreshed, raised his hand.
DK: Okay. Battlers ready? GO!
And FINALLY, this battle is under way. The teammates assembled and began to fight.
Toad: Let's set up traps, this way, they won't know what hit 'em.
Peach: Good idea.
Toad: And remember, keep your guard up.
TT: Let's trash those guys.
Pipsy: Yeah!
The strategies were going well for Toad, but Peach was having a little trouble with the Danger Bubbles she placed since she couldn't see where they were.
Peach: Hey Toad, is everything going to plan?
Toad: Great.
Peach: Same here.
Toad: Just don't get caught off guard.
Peach: Don't worry I'm fi-iiiieee!
Pipsy & TT: Eat missiles, Peach.
Toad: Peach... Peach... Grrr, they got her. I told her to keep her guard up.
Meanwhile, Taj came back from the throne.
Taj: What did I miss?
Timber: Peach got taken out of the game quickly. You would have been like "Whoa, what just happened?"
Taj: That fast huh?
Diddy: Yup. (turns to Mario) Hey Mario, do you think that Toad can take on a double team?
Mario: (\_/) Just watch the battle, Kong!
TT: Good job.
Pipsy: You too.
Pipsy & TT: Hey, what the? Danger Bubbles.
Though Peach was out of the game, her trap didn't go to waste. The team DKR went right for the bubbles without notice. The two finally landed on the water and TT came up with an idea. TT: Look, you go on way and I'll go the other way. Pipsy: Good idea. This was a good idea indeed, too bad they both ran into another bubble.
Pipsy: This isn't working.
TT: What's your idea?
Pipsy: Follow me, I have an idea.
TT did just that, but it cost Pipsy to take another bubble as her partner left the trap safely... Or so he thought. Toad had fired a Homing Missile at TT, who was cackling away as TT recovered.
TT: Hey Pipsy, are you all right?
Pipsy: I'm out of the trap of bubbles and--Oop. Well you're on your own now, good luck.
Pipsy ran into another Danger Bubble. Mario was grinning now.
Mario: Hey Diddy, it looks like this flag is ours now.
Diddy: Don't be so sure about that, Mario.
Mario: Just remember that TT has only on hit left and Toad hasn't been touched yet.
Diddy: Looks like he ran into a bubble to me.
Mario: Huh?
Mario averted his gaze to see Toad airborne, then shrugged it off.
Mario: Oh well, so he took one hit, we still won.
Five long minutes later, the match was at ease and the next hit decided the outcome. [Toad and TT rammed into each other, but were both teleported out of the arena when they looked like they made contact.]
Diddy & Mario: What happened?
Yoshi: (U_U) They both shot each other with a Missile at point blank range, eliminating and being eliminated at the same time.
Timber: You're kidding me, right?
Yoshi: Nope. Face it people, this match is a draw.
DK & Taj: We'll be the judges of that.
Yoshi: (U_U) Okay, but I know what my 20/10 vision saw.
Out in the lobby, everyone watched it all happen in slow motion. It turned out that Yoshi was right, this is a draw.
Yoshi: I told you guys.
Taj: Even so, we still had to make sure.
Peach: I take it you liked my "Bubble Trouble Trap" you two?
Pipsy & TT: Clever, real clever.
Toad: Told ya' that you wouldn't steal anything from me.
TT: That you did. Not bad for battling, Toad. Now I get to see how you race.
Toad: Don't worry, we'll race head to head. It may not be for a flag, but we will race again.
Both rivals shake hands.
DK: Such good sports you are, very good sports. Now, let's have lunch and after that, we'll get back to racing pronto.
TT: Cool, I'm hungry.
Yoshi: Yeah me too.
Bowser: I'm gonna' eat like a good king.
As the twenty racers walked off to have lunch, DK and Taj followed by a good distance.
DK: Just as I thought, Taj.
Taj: I agree. If this keeps up, we're really going to see some competition.
DK: We sure are. C'mon man, let's go eat.
RACE WARS TALLY DKR-1 MKR-1
To be continued.....
PART 2
RIVALS & COURSES
It was a nice day on Timber's Island and all the DKR team racers were planning strategies on how to seal victory. But Toad was thinking otherwise. He had used the teleporting pad to get here in his cart and went to the Dino Domain without telling his teammates, but he didn't know that a not-so-fellow racer was watching him like a hawk. [Toad was driving around the lobby, looking at the many places he could go. He went into the Trophy Room and stared at the gold trophy.]
Toad: It looks just like Taj. Bah, it's probably plated gold. Let's see what else I can find.
Toad left the trophy room and headed to the door that lead to Tricky's course.
Toad: I wonder what's behind that door...
Toad shrugged it off and looked around the lobby some more. He had already seen the two race course doors and headed to the double doors with the giant keyhole in them, which led to Fire Mountain.
Toad: Hmmm...
Darion: Find your way around without getting lost?
Toad: (turns around) Yeah, I'm fine.
Darion: You must be Toad. Diddy and TT have told me about you.
Toad: And you are?
Darion: You may call me Racer X, one of the sub racers for the DKR Team.
Toad: Where's Speed Racer at?
Darion: (/_\) Very Funny.
Toad: So where does these doors lead to?
Darion: Fire Mountain.
Toad: One of your battle arenas...
Darion: Wrong. This is one of our contest arenas.
Toad: Contest arenas?
Darion: But of course. You see, we have two contest and two battle arenas. Darkwater Beach is one of the Battle arenas. Fire Mountain here and Smokey Castle in the Dragon Forest are the contest arenas.
Toad: I see.
Darion: Let me show you around.
So Darion showed Toad where he needed to go.
Darion: This is the mainland as you should know. Every place here is connected to this main area. You see that opening over there with the snow on it?
Toad: Yeah I see it.
Darion: That way leads to Snowflake Mountain. Out this way is to two other parts of the courses.
Toad: What's with the launch pad?
Darion: It teleports you to Future Fun Land. And the Sherbert Island is out in the sea over yonder. Of the ten race courses, two are from each part of the island, each with a way to two of the courses you need to get to. As you know, we left the Dino Domain. Well, that's the tour.
Toad: Thanks, but why are you helping me?
Darion: I didn't help you, I just injected poison into your brain by saying where to go. B'sides, I like you, and would love to beat you in a race. Well, have fun here Toad. See ya.
MKR
Meanwhile, everyone was looking for Toad.
Peach: Luigi, have you seen Toad?
Luigi: Nope, I haven't seen him anywhere.
Yoshi: You guys are looking for Toad too?
Luigi: I haven't seen him, have you?
Yoshi: Uh uh.
Fuchsia walks trough the doors.
Fuchsia: Have you seen Toad, I can't find him anywhere?
Peach: You too huh? This is starting to get worrisome.
Fuchsia: Do you think he went to the other side?
Yoshi: If he did, he had better not be alone.
Fuchsia: If he did, I'm going to be so angry at him.
Yoshi: Why? You shouldn't be if he went with KT or someone else.
Fuchsia: I don't care who he's with or without. I'm supposed to be with him.
Yoshi: Get a grip Fuchsia.
Fuchsia: I'm the one who he's supposed to take to the other side. Me! Not you, not Peach, no KT, not anyone else on the team, meee!
Baby Mario: (\_/) Quit the screamin' down there, I'm trying to sleep!!!
Fuchsia: (!-_-) Sorry. Okay, let's get Mario and head to the other side.
Peach & Yoshi: I agree.
DKR
Toad was ready for his test run on the Fossil Canyon course. However... TT had other plans and drove up on his right.
Toad: What do you want?
TT: Forget that I'm your enemy for the rest of the contest already? Shame on you, Toad.
Toad: I didn't forget.
TT: Good. Now, are you ready to race?
Toad: I'm not in the mood.
TT: Let's get one thing straight Toad, I'm the keeper of all of the island's tracks. I can challenge anyone on any track at anytime, friend, foe and otherwise.
Toad: Whatever.
TT: I warn you that I'm so fast, I'm in the next time zone.
Toad: Is that so?
TT: Yes. So if you're not chicken anymore, let's race.
Toad: Fine. Let's go on three.
TT: Okay, One...
Toad: Two...
Toad & TT: Three!
And off they went. It seemed that TT would actually win this race, but Toad wasn't an easy customer. The first lap was simple for TT, but Toad struggled. On the second lap, things were going well.
Toad: This is going well. I may just have a chance at taking the win.
TT: Come on Toad, I know you aren't this slow. Are you afraid of me?
Toad: I'm not afraid of anyone when I'm racing!
TT: You sure seem like it, (^_^) but you don't have to be scared. Nothing is on the line... yet.
Toad: I'll show you!
TT: Well you better do it soon, we're coming on the final lap.
The final lap came and Toad was still trailing, but not as much as he was the previous lap.
Toad: Okay, it's time for some Mushroom Justice!
Toad kicked it in gear and managed to tie with TT in a time of 2:25:48.
Mario, Luigi, Peach and Fuchsia were at the finish line waiting for him.
TT: Not bad for a mushroom.
Toad: Ditto, TT. Next time zone huh? Yeah right.
TT: Hello Mario, Luigi, Peach... Um, I didn't quite-
Fuchsia: I'm Fuchsia.
TT: ...You must be the one Toad's courting. Well, just to let you know, that I'm the guardian of the tracks. I can and will challenge anyone who races on them whenever I please.
Luigi: And what if we're practicing?
TT: No excuses, Mario. (driving off) Just be ready to race when I show up. G'day.
Once TT was out of sight, he got out of his kart and watched his adversaries. TT: Hmmf, you really are a slow racer for someone who likes to talk. It doesn't really matter because I was simply playing with you. I'm much faster than I was when I raced you just a few moments ago. And to think you really put your soul into this race, a race that I can destroy you on, you have no idea how fast I really am.
Mario: Are you okay?
Toad: I'm fine.
Fuchsia: No you're not, you're in trouble!
Toad: What's your problem?
Fuchsia: You were supposed to bring me here, but you didn't bring me here! Do you know how this makes me feel? Angry!
Toad: I'll make it up to you later, okay?
Fuchsia: You better.
Mario: Why did you come here alone?
Toad: I wanted to get a feeling for what's to come. It's not out of spite or anything, just to catch a glimpse of what has to be done when it becomes crunch time.
Peach: Why didn't you tell anyone that you were going to do this?
Toad: I didn't want any of you to be mad at me.
Peach: You know that there's no "I" in team Toad, so don't give us any of those excuses.
Luigi: You're not going to the other team, are you?
Toad: Of course not! How could you think of me doing such a thing?
Mario: We were just asking, that's all. Look, I don't blame you for doing this Toad, but next time let someone know when you do this.
Fuchsia: I agree. This way, we know what your motives are.
Toad eyed Fuchsia oddly. After that, the four left the course.
TT: Hmmm, I may have to keep a close eye on this one, but only because I sense a rebel in him.
Out in the lobby, Yoshi was waiting for the quartet.
Yoshi: Is everything okay you guys?
Mario: Yeah, everything's fine.
Yoshi: So how fast is he?
Toad: Who?
Yoshi: Your rival?
Toad: I got lucky.
Luigi: But you tied the race...
Toad: True, but just barely. He's faster than I thought he was, maybe even faster than you.
Mario: Bah, I'll be the judge of that notion.
Fuchsia: At least you're unharmed.
Darion: Listen to yourself "sister", us harm him? Such fools you are. Do you really think we would waste our time beating you up?
Toad: Maybe X, but how do I know that you won't later?
Darion: Because you aren't licked now. Listen, we're racers not bullies. If we want to destroy you, it will happen in Darkwater Beach.
Mario: Listen you, don't come starting any trouble. We just came to pick up our teammate and now we're leaving.
Darion: You must be the leader of my rival side. Well you may want to leave, but Toad doesn't want to go. Am I right, friend?
Toad: I'm not your friend.
Darion: You forget the old saying, "My enemy is also my friend.", or have you not heard it?
Yoshi: Toad what's with this guy?
Darion: Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Racer X, a born-to-run racer and next of kin in the Alpharacers. I'm one of the sub racers for Team DKR.
Yoshi: So where's Speed Racer?
Darion: Very funny Yoshi, very funny indeed. Well it's time to leave, but remember this... A racer is only as good as his tales of racing. (walking away U_U) We will meet again fellow Mario Kart Racers.
As Darion walked away, the five members of MKR headed to the teleporter to the other side.
Mario: Come on Toad, it seems like we aren't wanted here.
Toad: I don't think that way.
Peach: Just come on you guys, we'll all deal with this at my castle.
[Peach and Fuchsia walked into the portal heading to the other side as the Marios followed. Yoshi was about to go next, but he saw Toad's reluctance to head back to the other side in his kart.]
Yoshi: You okay?
Toad: I'm fine.
Yoshi: You never really told me how fast TT is.
Toad: I don't think I'll be able to win against him.
Yoshi: Having doubts huh? Don't worry about it man, I have a few doubts about these courses too. This isn't elementary like the ones back in the kingdom, but we have to adapt. But on the other hand, our rivals will have to adapt to the courses in the kingdom.
Toad: Yoshi this is serious, I know that he was just playing in that race I had against him and I barely tied when he was just playing with me. How am I going to face him at full strength when I struggle to keep up with TT at half of his normal speed?
Yoshi: You'll find a way to do it, you always do.
Toad: (/_o) Uh, thanks.
Yoshi: Listen, if you decide to come back here, let me know about it, if not anyone else. Okay?
Toad: But what if it's late at night?
Yoshi: It doesn't matter.
Toad: Fine.
Yoshi: Good, now let's go.
Toad and Yoshi went to their side at the same time.
*
MKR
At Peach's castle, the team was discussing how they would do each of the courses.
Bowser: Okay, before each of the races, we'll be able to choose which vehicle to drive, right?
Mario: That's right.
Bowser: Well I say let's use the other two on our courses since we always drive in our karts. This way, those rookies will know that when we met before the games that our appearance wasn't a fluke.
Luigi: Not a bad strategy. You know for a megalomaniac, you have some good ideas.
Bowser: (*-_-) I'll just take that as a compliment.
Mario: I wonder what's with that Racer X guy, doesn't he seem weird to you?
Peach: Egotistical, but not weird.
Toad: I wonder what TT meant by saying he will "Challenge us at anytime and anywhere..." Hmm... I wonder where we will race first.
Luigi: What do you mean, Toad?
Toad: I mean, which side are we going to be on for the first race?
Suddenly, the doors were kicked in and Pipsy walked in all tied up with her captive Kootie Pie following. Kootie Pie pushed the tied Pipsy to the floor.
Kootie Pie: I found this one on the Royal Raceway. I don't know if she's alone or not, but I'll keep looking.
Pipsy: Is this any way to treat your guests?
Yoshi: You'll have to excuse Kootie Pie's nature right now, Pipsy. Turtles do crazy things when they're horny.
Bowser, KT & Kootie Pie: We do not!
Yoshi: Well, the girls do anyway.
Kootie Pie: I do not.
Yoshi: Denial is a chronic symptom. It's okay, you can get help.
Toad: (U_U) What-ever. So what are you doing here anyway?
Pipsy: Practicing.
Yoshi: (unties Pipsy) Just like Toad was doing.
Toad: What's with racer X anyway.
Pipsy: Oh, so you really did meet my honey? That's nice.
Mario: So what's his story?
Pipsy: His family was born in the racing circuit, all twenty-three generations. He's the twenty-fourth genre of his family line, the Alpharacers. What else do you want to know?
Toad: How fast he is...
Pipsy: Too fast. I can barely trail him, let alone catch him.
Yoshi: Interesting, very interesting. Okay, you're free.
Pipsy stood up and brushed herself off.
Peach: My floor isn't dirty.
Pipsy: True, but I feel this way. I've never been so insulted in my life. If we ever race against each other Kootie Pie, all bets are off.
Kootie Pie: (yawn) Care to prove that on the Royal Raceway?
Pipsy: Yes I do. Let's go.
So Pipsy and Kootie Pie agreed to race each other on Peach's course, the Royal Raceway. Team MKR was watching the race in the viewer's box.
Peach: Bowser, do you think that your daughter can win?
Bowser: I don't know, but this was smart on her half.
Peach: Why do you say that?
Bowser: Because we get to see first hand how fast this yellow vermin is.
Peach: True. Okay Pipsy and Kootie Pie, show me what you're made of.
Yoshi: I hope Pipsy wins.
(everyone looks at Yoshi) Yoshi: I didn't stutter. I really said it and meant every last word that was said too.
On the track, the two girls were raring to go.
Jugem: Okay ladies, this is a traditional three lap race. The RW item boxes are out in their respected places. This is a free race with nothing at steak here, but pride. Are you ready?
Kootie Pie & Pipsy: (staring at each other) Yes.
Jugem: Good, then go on the green light.
Jugem held the light and as soon as the green light went off, both girls hit the rocket start. The match was a push across the first turn, but was starting to change once the girls hit the item boxes. Kootie Pie got a Shield, but Pipsy got a Speed Shield. Before the second turn, Kootie Pie used her weapon in an attempt to bump Pipsy into the water. Pipsy saw thing coming and made way. Once, she made around the second turn, Pipsy used her weapon. The race was back to even.
Pipsy: You didn't win this race yet.
Kootie Pie: Of course not, but there goes the lap.
On the next two turns, the shift of first place kept going on and on. When the next turn and set of weapons came up, things were starting to change. The two young ladies were coming up to the first dash zone. Kootie Pie used her Super Boost to take the lead. Pipsy was hoping for this to happen, since she had a Slickpak. Moving in a diagonal line she used her weapon so that you were to slip on it no matter where you run. She then hit the jump dash zone and landed a little rocky.
Pipsy: Note to self: Land with ease.
Pipsy caught up to Kootie Pie and was a couple of seconds behind her at the end of the first lap.
Mario: This race is kind of close Peach. Maybe you'll have a run for your money after all.
Peach: Maybe, but what is she going to do when the jump comes up?
Yoshi: Let Kootie Pie take the slip?
Toad: Nah, I smell a trick.
KT: Me too.
Suddenly, there was a knocking at the door. Toad went to open the door and who was behind it?
Darion: Catch you at a bad time?
Luigi, Mario, Peach & Toad: Racer X.
Darion: You were expecting Dale Earnheart Sr.?
Mario: No, Jeff Gordon.
Darion: Fine, but let's just watch the race huh?
Luigi: Fine, but you have to leave.
Darion: Okay, see ya'.
(Darion took his leave as Toad closed the door behind him) Meanwhile, the girls were heading for the jump.
Pipsy: Hey Kootie Pie, it's time for you to feel my wrath.
Kootie Pie: Whatever.
Pipsy: Here, have a drink on me.
Kootie Pie: Huh? What does that mean?
What it meant was how Pipsy's trap would work. She managed to pick up a Feather and used it to jump over her trap which Kootie Pie didn't see until it was too late. The turtle spun out and landed in the water, while the mouse made it safely across the jump. Jugem pulled Kootie Pie out of the water quickly and set her down in record timing, but that proved a waste of time since Kootie Pie repeated the process. Eventually, Kootie Pie lost the race. Yoshi walked over and gave Kootie Pie a pat on her shell.
Yoshi: Don't feel bad about the race Kootie Pie, I'm really happy about what happened. You gave it all you had.
Kootie Pie: You really are happy about how I did?
Yoshi: Of course. I'm happy that you lost and Pipsy won! But you gave it a good effort, so don't feel bad.
Kootie Pie: How could you take her side on this race instead of mine?! What are you, crazy?! I'm on the MKR side, not her!
Toad and Bowser watched Kootie Pie yell Yoshi's head off with sweatdrops.
Toad: (!U_U) Boy do they make a cute couple....
Bowser: (!-_-) Yeah, real cute...
Darion: Very nice racing trap you made at the jump, Pip.
Pipsy: Thanks honey.
Peach: I'll admit it, that was very clever. You even would have beaten me with that trap. But that's what Kootie Pie gets for roping you like a chicken.
Pipsy: Thanks Peach, but I don't need your praises.
Peach: Just because we're rivals doesn't mean that we can't be friends.
Pipsy: You should've thought of that before you insulted us. Now you know what I can do on this course, but when we race head up... (turns away) it will be a whole new ballpark. Let's go hon, our time here today is over.
Darion: Bye MKR racers. And rest up good, because tomorrow is a racing day.
Pipsy and Darion walked to their karts and drove away once they approached them. Peach watched them sadly drive out of sight, then Luigi places his hand on her shoulder.
Luigi: Like I said, a real run for your money Peach.
*
That night, Peach walked out to the castle courtyard and looked at the stars. Staring at Cygnus, she gave a sigh. Whether it was from looking at the swan in the sky or otherwise was uncertain.
Luigi: Whatcha' doing Peach?
Peach: (turns around) Oh, Luigi. I didn't hear you come out here.
Luigi: That's the point.
[the couple stare at Ursa Minor and Orion]
Luigi: Is something on your mind?
Peach: A lot is on my mind, Luigi. Sometimes, I think that there's too much in it.
Luigi: Is "you know what" on it too?
Peach: Yes Luigi. (sigh) I thought you said there was no pressure about the ring...
Luigi: (slyly) That's not what I meant, but at least that is also on your mind.
Peach: Then what did you mean?
Luigi: I was referring to that race between Kootie Pie and Pipsy earlier tonight?
Peach: That too. Luigi, maybe we were wrong about their way of racing.
Luigi: Scared I see?
Peach: No, not really, but I do think that our ways of racing are similar. If we had zippers like they do, do you think it would matter?
Luigi: It would probably be tiresome with all of the zippers that they have. We have zippers too, but we depend more on our racing skills than a speed pad. Don't you think so?
Peach: True.
Luigi: Now the zips that we have are usually near a jump, or used for a jump. Now, how can they not think that we have bigger melons then they do?
Peach: I can't answer that.
Luigi: I mean, you have big melons like I do. [bg music is cut here] (Peach snaps her head around to eye Luigi oddly) Er, your melons aren't in the same place as mine are, but you get my drift. Right?
Peach: (shakes her head and heads for the door) I get it Luigi. I'm going to sleep now, have a good night.
DKR
The next day, the two teams went at it in Hot Top Volcano. The twenty contestants were raring to go.
DK: Okay everybody, now it's time to tell you how the events will take place. So listen carefully, because I'm only saying this part once. The Race Wars system will be in two events; the first is the Odds Event. This event, which is an Odds event will be at any of the areas we agreed about the other day. How you act in this and in future Odds events will determine the next event, which is the Flag Event. You're all aware of the odds on the racing events, so I know you can deal with it. Anyway, this Odds event is free-for-all and all teams never matter in free-for-alls. I'm stretching these because I want to see you mess up friends and foes alike. Any teamwork will change the odds in the other side's favor. Every event like this, Odds events I mean, racers will be drawn from both sides.
Timber: Get to the point already, we don't have all day.
Baby Mario: Shut up, I'm trying to learn here.
DK: Ahem, as I was saying, the racers will be equally divided from both sides and they will be at random.
Timber: Get to the point!
DK: Shut up Timber. If I keep getting interrupted, I won't be able to finish and we'll be here forever.
Timber: Fine, but hurry up. I wanna' race.
DK: Nothing is at stake in Odds, but Flag events are different. Rivals will square off for flags. If there is a draw, both sides get a flag for the moment. Now Taj will pick the racers for the first Odds event.
Taj: This race is three laps long and will consist of the following four racers from the two sides:
[Taj spun the roulette wheels and DK placed four balls in each one. There were no tricks and the players were chosen.]
Taj: Okay, from MKR; Yoshi, Waluigi, Bowser and KT. And from DKR; Timber, Banjo, TT and Tip Tup. Racers, take wing and head to the line.
[The eight racers got into their planes and went to the starting line. The racers were lined up horizontally like so from left to right: Tip Tup, KT, Banjo and Bowser were in the front row; Waluigi, TT, Yoshi and Timber were in the back row]
Yoshi: You know what guys?
Bowser, KT & Waluigi: What?
Yoshi: I like how these guys line up.
TT: Wait 'til you see us race.
KT: Good luck everyone.
Timber: Yeah, You'll need it.
DK & Taj: Racers ready? GO!
And off everyone went. The first set of item boxes were on the first turn. TT got a Shield, Bowser a Danger Bubble, KT a Time Boost and Timber a Hyper Missile. On the second turn, Yoshi took the right fork and picked up a Thunder Bullet and caught the shortcut on the next turn.
Yoshi: This will come in handy later. On the rise in front of the zipper, Tip Tup Got a Homing Missile and shot Yoshi, who was in pole position. His plane licked the lave and he dropped to third, but he was okay.
TT: I hope Toad is watching my dominance on this course. Hearing the Hyper Missile, TT used his weapon. But before it hit him, KT passed him using his weapon and the missile hit the speedy turtle instead, making him eat dirt just before he finished his first lap.
KT: I forgot about those things.
Bowser took pole and headed for the next lap. Yoshi zoomed by as KT recovered, and took fourth since TT was pursuing Yoshi. Once TT's Shield wore off, Yoshi struck lightning and took back pole from Bowser, who was smashed.
Bowser: I'll get you for that, dino.
Yoshi stayed in first going into the final lap. When it seemed like he was going to win, TT swooped up from behind and took pole. But no sooner from losing pole, Yoshi picked up a 10pak and wailed away at the stopwatch. The missiles hit him, but too bad they knocked him over the line. Yoshi swore under his breath as he took second and KT came in after him. In the watching area, Diddy proudly grinned as hit teammate took first.
Diddy: We're off to a good start already.
Mario: You're just saying that because Yoshi knocked him over the line.
Diddy: A win's a win in racing.
TT came out and gave a high five to Diddy.
TT: DKR strikes first.
Toad & Yoshi: Ah, you just got lucky.
TT: Luck had nothing to do with your flaw, Yoshi.
Yoshi: (!U_U) Yeah, whatever.
Pipsy: Nice going TT, that's a big step for us.
TT: Aw shucks, it was nothing.
Peach: (mocking) Aw shucks, it was nothing. Be serious, Yoshi had that race won.
Pipsy: If he had it won, how come he didn't finish first?
Peach: Because TT was shot over the line.
Pipsy: (U_U) Don't get mad because TT stole the victory over Yoshi, princess.
Peach: I know this much, you won't steal a victory over me like that.
TT: Quit crying. Besides, it wasn't worth anything, so stop acting like sore losers. Especially when you didn't get a chance to lose.
Toad: Hey bub, watch your tongue!
TT: Quiet mushroom, this doesn't have to deal with you.
Taj: That's where you're wrong.
Pipsy & TT: Huh?
Taj: It has to deal with all four of you. Now, since you four can't wait to get at each others throats, you all will compete in the Darkwater Beach Flag Event in ten minutes.
Peach, Pipsy, Toad & TT: Fine with me.
Taj: Good, then grab your 'crafts and see you in ten.
Seven minutes later at Darkwater Beach...
Toad: Well Peach, it's time to see how well our rivals can battle us.
Peach: You said it. Toad, let's not battle in anger. Because if we do, then none of us will take the flag home for our side.
Toad: You're right.
[Suddenly, a barrage of missiles headed their way. Peach and Toad got out of the way and found out who was firing at them.]
Peach & Toad: What the hell are you doing?!
TT: Did you forget what I said the other day to you in the Dino Domain lobby? Shame on you.
Toad: I didn't forget.
Peach: Me neither.
TT: Good, then let's go.. right now.
Taj: (appearing in front of them) Really, you cant wait two more minutes? Okay, then I want all of you to form an "X" and rivals back to back.
Toad: Fine, but have them unload first. They shot at us.
Taj used his magic to see how many missiles Pipsy and TT had. Each of them had six left. The contestants faced back to back as they were told by Taj.
Taj: Unload you two.
[As the mouse and the stopwatch unloaded, Taj checked Toad and Peach, who were clean.] After the unloading, Taj continued.
Taj: Now everyone travel in one direction and don't turn around.
All four battlers did so and saw that everyone was near a single item box.
Taj: All right. This is a two on two Flag battle between Peach and Toad of MKR, and Pipsy and TT of DKR. The rules are simple, the last team or member of a team will take the flag home to their side. Ladies, are you ready?
Peach & Pipsy: Yes!
Taj: Fellas', same question?
TT: Ready when you are.
Toad: Hold on, let me take a piss first.
Taj: Erp.
(Peach shook her head. After Toad was done relieving himself, he sat back in is 'craft)
Taj: Are you ready now guys?
Toad: Good to go.
TT: Now I have to piss.
Pipsy: TT you're a watch, you can't piss!
TT: Wanna' bet? I'll show you my urine sample when I'm done.
Pipsy: (disgusted) No, that's not needed!
TT: Didn't think so.
TT had the decency to hop out of his 'craft and onto the sand to drain the aqueduct, unlike Toad who stood on his 'craft and let it fly.
Taj: Does anyone else have to go?
Peach: (joking) No, but I need to put on my mascara. (snicker)
Pipsy: This is a battle, not a beauty contest.
Peach: Shows how much humor you have...
Taj: Now I have to piss. Donkey Kong, take over.
DK: No problem. Everyone who's ready, raise your hand.
(Peach and Pipsy yawn, then raise one of their hands. After Toad belches, he raises his hand) TT sat in his 'craft, relieved and refreshed, raised his hand.
DK: Okay. Battlers ready? GO!
And FINALLY, this battle is under way. The teammates assembled and began to fight.
Toad: Let's set up traps, this way, they won't know what hit 'em.
Peach: Good idea.
Toad: And remember, keep your guard up.
TT: Let's trash those guys.
Pipsy: Yeah!
The strategies were going well for Toad, but Peach was having a little trouble with the Danger Bubbles she placed since she couldn't see where they were.
Peach: Hey Toad, is everything going to plan?
Toad: Great.
Peach: Same here.
Toad: Just don't get caught off guard.
Peach: Don't worry I'm fi-iiiieee!
Pipsy & TT: Eat missiles, Peach.
Toad: Peach... Peach... Grrr, they got her. I told her to keep her guard up.
Meanwhile, Taj came back from the throne.
Taj: What did I miss?
Timber: Peach got taken out of the game quickly. You would have been like "Whoa, what just happened?"
Taj: That fast huh?
Diddy: Yup. (turns to Mario) Hey Mario, do you think that Toad can take on a double team?
Mario: (\_/) Just watch the battle, Kong!
TT: Good job.
Pipsy: You too.
Pipsy & TT: Hey, what the? Danger Bubbles.
Though Peach was out of the game, her trap didn't go to waste. The team DKR went right for the bubbles without notice. The two finally landed on the water and TT came up with an idea. TT: Look, you go on way and I'll go the other way. Pipsy: Good idea. This was a good idea indeed, too bad they both ran into another bubble.
Pipsy: This isn't working.
TT: What's your idea?
Pipsy: Follow me, I have an idea.
TT did just that, but it cost Pipsy to take another bubble as her partner left the trap safely... Or so he thought. Toad had fired a Homing Missile at TT, who was cackling away as TT recovered.
TT: Hey Pipsy, are you all right?
Pipsy: I'm out of the trap of bubbles and--Oop. Well you're on your own now, good luck.
Pipsy ran into another Danger Bubble. Mario was grinning now.
Mario: Hey Diddy, it looks like this flag is ours now.
Diddy: Don't be so sure about that, Mario.
Mario: Just remember that TT has only on hit left and Toad hasn't been touched yet.
Diddy: Looks like he ran into a bubble to me.
Mario: Huh?
Mario averted his gaze to see Toad airborne, then shrugged it off.
Mario: Oh well, so he took one hit, we still won.
Five long minutes later, the match was at ease and the next hit decided the outcome. [Toad and TT rammed into each other, but were both teleported out of the arena when they looked like they made contact.]
Diddy & Mario: What happened?
Yoshi: (U_U) They both shot each other with a Missile at point blank range, eliminating and being eliminated at the same time.
Timber: You're kidding me, right?
Yoshi: Nope. Face it people, this match is a draw.
DK & Taj: We'll be the judges of that.
Yoshi: (U_U) Okay, but I know what my 20/10 vision saw.
Out in the lobby, everyone watched it all happen in slow motion. It turned out that Yoshi was right, this is a draw.
Yoshi: I told you guys.
Taj: Even so, we still had to make sure.
Peach: I take it you liked my "Bubble Trouble Trap" you two?
Pipsy & TT: Clever, real clever.
Toad: Told ya' that you wouldn't steal anything from me.
TT: That you did. Not bad for battling, Toad. Now I get to see how you race.
Toad: Don't worry, we'll race head to head. It may not be for a flag, but we will race again.
Both rivals shake hands.
DK: Such good sports you are, very good sports. Now, let's have lunch and after that, we'll get back to racing pronto.
TT: Cool, I'm hungry.
Yoshi: Yeah me too.
Bowser: I'm gonna' eat like a good king.
As the twenty racers walked off to have lunch, DK and Taj followed by a good distance.
DK: Just as I thought, Taj.
Taj: I agree. If this keeps up, we're really going to see some competition.
DK: We sure are. C'mon man, let's go eat.
RACE WARS TALLY DKR-1 MKR-1
To be continued.....