RACE WARS
PART 6
A CHANGE IN SUIT
It was three a.m. at night and everyone was sleeping, except for Shadow. He was thinking about his mission as usual.
Shadow: Well, it's come to my assumption that we need a little change in plan for Team MKR, but what really needs to change? Of course, that's what. It's time for some makeovers...
That morning at Peach's castle during breakfast, the whole team discussed plans on what to do next to ensure a victory.
Mario: Okay people, as you well know, we have the lead by one flag thanks to Yoshi and his skilled driving, but something tells me that Diddy and his band of racers have had it with our lead. So from this point on, we have to be ready to race the other side's courses and find shortcuts and strategic places on each one.
Wario: So what about the damn courses, I have another issue to discuss.
Luigi: What's with him?
Waluigi: It's our autos, man. They've been changed!
Peach: What do you mean?
Wario: Someone messed with me vehicles, man. C'mon, I'll show you.
As the team went outside to Wario and Waluigi's karts, they saw that they've been changed.
Mario: Is that your kart?
Wario: (*\_/)Yeah it's my kart!
Luigi: I don't see anything wrong with it, I actually like how it looks.
Peach: Me too.
KT: I do also.
[Wario's kart looks better than before. Instead of the purple frame, wheels, seat, engine and leg plates, it actually looked like a kart. The kart had an actual body to it, which was colored purple with a Yellow stripe at the front and a symbol in the form of a circle, which had a "W" in it.] {That looks phat!}
Yoshi: Sweet!
Luigi: Wario, this kart got a makeover, and you're complaining? Why?
Peach: I agree. This looks ten times better than what it used to look like.
KT: Check out Waluigi's wheels, guys.
[Like his brother's, Waluigi's kart also had a body to it, except it was black and had a purple stripe at the front. His symbol was on of his daggers]
Mario: Stop complaining that your karts have an actual body to them.
Fuchsia drove up in her kart, which also had a body to it. [It was pink with a red stripe at the front, and a heart of gold as her symbol.]
Fuchsia: Have you guys seen your karts lately?
KT: We were just looking at the Wario Bros. karts and theirs look sweet.
Fuchsia: What about mine?
(KT walks over to look at Fuchsia's kart)
Fuchsia: well?
KT: Pink really isn't my color, but it suits you.
Shadow: Suits huh? Good.
Yoshi: You did this to their karts?
Shadow: Not just theirs, but all of them, including Toad's kart. It took a while to find icons to fit all of you, but it has been done.
Wario: You could've told us before you did this, you know.
Shadow: And ruin the looks on your faces? Yeah right!
Bowser: I hope you didn't turn mine so it looks queer like.
Shadow: You won't complain, besides, I gave these karts some life.
Fuchsia: Well, I'll be the first one to say it... Thank you, Shadow.
Shadow: None needed.
DKR
Diddy: They have four flags, we have three.
Timber: It doesn't matter, Diddy.
Diddy: It does matter.
Pipsy: Take it easy, Diddy. There's a lot of time left in Race Wars left take the lead, besides, we're only down by one. Get a grip.
Diddy: You're right... but they have four flags and we have three.
Conker: Somebody slap him.
(Bumper walks up to Diddy and slaps some sense into him)
Conker: Look, Diddy. Don't have issues because this is just a minor setback. Darion, if you don't mind, I'll retake my place.
Darion: No problem.
Drumstick: Diddy, you and I both know that Yoshi got lucky. Now we need to keep focused so we can take the lead. So what if they're up by one, it's not over yet. If you can't get a grip of your racing pride now, then we may never take the lead, let alone the victory.
Krunch: Yeah, get a grip.
Kazooie: Put yourself together man.
Banjo: Kazooie's right. If you can't keep a clear head about this, you won't lead us to victory.
Diddy: You're all right. How am I supposed be be a leader when I'm one of the followers? Okay everyone, let's take this home!
MKR
Mario: Okay Shadow, we want to know this, how's Toad?
Shadow: Everything's going to be okay and he should be home in a couple of days. Now, how does everyone like the new look?
[Everyone was looking at Toad's kart. The body was sky blue with a white stripe at the front, but the symbol was confusing to the team.]
Peach: What is with the icon?
Shadow: Simple. since two people have been driving this kart, the icon is half and half. The right side is Toad and the left is myself. I can't let him take all of the credit now can I?
Mario Bros.: Of course not.
Shadow: Good.
Luigi: I don't like the colors on mine.
Shadow: Why? Green with a white stripe fits you. At least your past, anyway. It's time for a little ol' school, Luigi.
Luigi: I like the green mushroom though.
Shadow: Now, if everyone is ready, Donkey Kong wants to talk to us on the other side.
DKR
DK: Okay everyone, I have something very important to tell you all, so listen up. The odds race this afternoon at the Koopa Troopa Beach will be your final odds race of Race Wars.
Diddy: You mean there will be no more of them after the beach?
DK: That's right, Diddy. And this is free-for-all with a twist, with all the pickings.
Luigi: Explain the pickings.
DK: Whoever wins this goes head to head with their rival for the flag in Fire Mountain. So if at any time the pressure wasn't on for your team, it's on now, especially for you team, Diddy.
Diddy: I know, I know. This is it, the last chance to tie the match. Everything's on the line now more than it was before for me and my team, because if we don't get this flag... Mario and his band of buddies have won the wars. I won't let this happen!
Mario: Looks like this is the end of the road for everybody... and to think, we didn't even go through half of the courses yet... I guess Taj is calling it quits... Either that, or Donkey Kong really wants us to win.
Shadow: Something is rotten here. Hey Kong, do you really doubt your nephew and his friends this much, or does Taj want to call it quits?
Taj: I'm not the one in charge of scoring Shadow, Donkey Kong is. And I would love to know the answer to your question just like the rest of us.
Shadow: Well, explain yourself, Kong. Who's side are you on, and don't say neutral either, because this is far from in-between...
DK: (O_o) Oh, I see where this is going. Boy does everyone take things incorrectly. I'm just tired of seeing you go for flags every two races, that's all.
Taj: .......
DK: Race Wars isn't over yet, you haven't even done half of the courses for flags yet. I'm just putting the odds mumbo jumbo to an end so we can finally get to the point.
Shadow: Good. It's nice to know that we can finally get somewhere now.
Mario: And what does that mean?
Shadow: If you want my opinion, I say we should've been doing what Kong wants us to do now. We could've raced for ten flags instead of five and that is pathetic. A complete waste of time. {Very well said.} Now, no more time will be wasted on silly races to determine how one team will fare against the other.
Krunch: Hmm, good point.
Shadow: Now Kong, Toad told me about a mode when we take the other team's flags?
DK: Yeah, I mentioned that, but that will only happen if there is a tie, which is what I want to happen.
Shadow: Yes, I would enjoy taking a tie like that too, Kong.
Taj: That makes sense.
DK: Good, then everybody meet at the beach in five... bring your hovercrafts.
Darion: No problem.
Shadow: You took the words right out of my mouth, X.
MKR
Fuchsia: Toad, where are you...
As always, Fuchsia worries about Toad. The bed she sleeps in has been a little colder than usual, but that's not a problem for her. A bigger problem is handling her hovercraft, since she doesn't understand turning quite well. [Yoshi sneaks up from behind and heads to Fuchsia's right.]
Yoshi: You seem to be having a little trouble turning.
Fuchsia: A little?
Yoshi: There's a secret to turning in this auto and that's to turn lightly. If you turn to much, you'll make a u-turn. {So true.}
Fuchsia: Turn lightly, huh? Okay, I can do that.
Yoshi: Just remember that, and you'll be fine.
Fuchsia: Thanks, Yoshi!
Yoshi: No problem.
It was finally time for the final odds event of Race Wars. It was the last time for things to go one team's way, at least that what if felt like to Diddy...
DK: Okay people, it's time to get down to bid'ness. There are eight racers for this one and as a reminder to everyone, this is free-for-all. If any team members of the same side help out-
Mario: We know, we know, that person is DQed.
DK: Not this time, Mario. If it happens now, that side loses a flag! Good luck to all of you.
Shadow: Before this goes on, I want everyone to know that I'm sitting this race out, but will be back for the flag.
Mario: But who's going to race for you?
Shadow: Fuchsia is.
Fuchsia: (!/_\) Uh, are you sure about this?
Shadow: I have faith in you.
Fuchsia: Okay, if you say so...
Taj: Good, now here's how it's working. Bowser, Yoshi, Wario and KT from MKR... and Diddy, Pipsy, Drumstick and Bumper from DKR.
Yoshi: Hey Bumper, if I win, get ready to take wing.
Bumper: That's IF you win, or I do.
Yoshi: Don't get cocky!
KT: I have to win, because I'm hosting this race on my beach. I'll look bad if I lose.
Fuchsia: It won't be the first time it happened.
KT: (!-_-) That's not nice, especially when I never did that to you...
Taj: (rolls eyes) They just can't seem to get along can they? Any time you eight are ready, we can get this started.
Wario: Let's do it!
[The eight racers lined up vertically in two lines and were ready to race. Jugem appeared before them all as usual.]
KT: Look man, we already know about this race so get to the point.
Jugem: Okay, fine. This race will test your driving skill in your hovercrafts. There are no weapons and you can't chicken out... Bowser! Bowser: (rolls eyes) Ha, ha, ha. Hardy, har, har. Jugem: Yeah, right. Anyway, winner gets to compete against his or her rival, so get ready to blaze in glory on the green light.
As the green light went off, all eight racers zoomed past. {Buh-bye!} Diddy, who was leading his team, felt like how Mario did in Darkmoon Caverns.
Diddy: I can't let anyone else win now, friends and foes alike. This time, I have to win, because if I don't, There may not be a tomorrow for me or my team. I must win at all costs! {Boy, has he lost it again...}
Diddy just went off the ramp just before the shortcut and under the arch, now he had only one thing to do on his mind... win. As he swung left, he lined himself up and when the time was right, jumped off the ramp and into the cave for a shortcut.
Diddy: I made it. I made it! Now I have to do it two more times.
KT: I wonder where everyone else is...
KT thought he had the lead, but was unaware that Diddy took the shortcut and placed the blue shelled troopa in second place.
KT: I don't see them anywhere, seeing as I passed them all... Well, except for DK's nephew..... Ah shhhhit! That chimp took the shortcut. I gotta' catch him!
Diddy had a well enough lead on KT and it looks as if he could mess up big time and still win, but he decided not to. Donkey Kong's favorite nephew was racing like someone in elimination, one who has no other option but to win. [Diddy swung left again and headed for the ramp leading to the shortcut.] Diddy: Here we go again...
[Diddy jumped a bit too early and was stuck between falling and entering, but he managed to enter the shortcut. just as he heard KT's craft. {Lucky monkey. Get him, KT!} KT heard and saw Diddy and he pursued.]
KT: Oh no you don't.
KT headed for the shortcut, but he missed and lost a place as the result. {Come on man, you weren't supposed to bapp!} Meanwhile, Diddy was in the water just before the line and looked behind him.
Diddy: I don't see KT behind me and he went for the 'cut. (shrugs) Oh well, I guess he missed... On a boat out in the water, the others watched the race.
Shadow: Diddy won this race, it's unanimous.
Peach: Shows how much faith you have, Shadow.
Shadow: You mean to tell me that you can come back from twenty seconds behind the leader without any weapons and win the race?
Peach: (!^_^) Well, not really.
Shadow: Of course not...
Luigi: Well Mario, from the looks of things, you will finally get to go up against Diddy after all.
Mario: It sure looks that way, doesn't it?
Diddy was coming up on the shortcut again and for a third consecutive time, he made it through. Diddy: I won, plain and simple. No one can stop me now, not even that blue Koopa Troopa.
It seemed like it and it happened, Diddy took the win like his thoughts and instinct told him to. He ended the odds racing in his team's favor and everyone was happy.
Pipsy: Not bad, Diddy.
Diddy: Aw shucks, it was nothing.
KT: Nothing? It was luck, that's what it was. If I hadn't missed that jump on the second lap, you wouldn't have won this race.
Diddy: Don't mix up luck with error, Koopa Troopa. Besides, you still came in second...
KT: True, but that's the final time you rob me like that. It won't happen again.
Diddy: Maybe so...
[Diddy's words were cut off by looking at Mario, who was a good two hundred yards away staring back at him. The scene now shows the two small and a bolt of lightning about the height from Mario's eyes went to Diddy. The chimp's own bolt of lightning from his eyes went back at the plumber. Then all of a sudden it shows a transparent version of the two bigger and leering each other down.] {Let's get ready to rumble!} [As Mario began to speak, his bigger aura showed up in the sky.]
Mario: Well Diddy, I finally get the chance to go up against you head to head.
[Mario's aura faded and Diddy's appeared as he began to speak]
Diddy: Yes, you do.
{The auras keep switching as each line comes up.}
Mario: This should've happened a long time ago, way back in Darkmoon Caverns.
Diddy: It doesn't matter now Mario, we get to go up in Fire Mountain next. This match will soon be tied.
Mario: No problem. This race battle is going to be your downfall.
Diddy: Fool! Fire Mountain isn't a battle course, That's the purposes of Darkwater Beach and Icicle Pyramid. Like Smokey Castle, Fire Mountain is a contest arena, it isn't made for battling! We DKR racers believe not just in racing and battling, but we also have contests to show our skill. This is something that you lack!
Mario: We Mario Kart Racers lack nothing and nothing at all! We just do things differently than you do, that's all.
Diddy: Well be ready to break a tie, because this flag belongs to me. (seeing flags) This is one flag you won't be taking home... you may get the next flag Mario, but this on in the mountain is mine!
Mario: (seeing flags) Don't get too cocky, or you might lose your flag.
Diddy: You do know what this means, right?
Mario: Refresh my memory...
Diddy: This means that we get to prove who has the bigger balls. Let's see if you have the melons to take the flag from me.
Mario: Yes, I would like to see if your grapefruits can keep a flag.
Diddy & Mario: We shall soon find out who is the better leader. Just try and stop me now, "friend", but I warn you... This time, I won't lose to you!
Shadow looks on from a distance in the calm ocean.
Shadow: Hmmm, the battle in the mountain shall prove interesting to both sides. I hope you're watching Toad, because are about to get edgy.
Toad: Don't worry my ally, I'm watching all of this. And you are right... this shall be interesting and all of its flavors.
DKR
Berri: I wonder how everyone did in the race today. Hey Kazooie, what do you think?
Kazooie: I dunno' Berri, we'll find out when they get back here, I'm sure.
Berri: I hope Conker's okay.
Kazooie: You really make me sick, you know that?
Berri: Why?
Kazooie: Conker is twenty-one years young, he'll be fine. You need to relax.
Berri: You're right Kazooie. You know, for a bird without a cock, you're pretty smart.
Kazooie: I don't have a cock, I have a cloaca.
Berri: (/_\) Ew, that's not what I meant....
MKR
Daisy: Do you have any fives?
Birdo: Go fish. (Daisy takes a card) Aces?
Daisy: Go fish. (Birdo takes a card) What about kings?
Birdo: Ah, I just picked it up. (hands king to Daisy)
Daisy: Hmm, are there any twos?
Birdo: Go fish. (Daisy takes a card) Nines?
Daisy: Go fish.
[Mario enters the door and the whole team follows behind him.]
Luigi: So Mario, do you think that you can actually win?
Mario: We'll find out, Luigi.
KT: Good luck man, you're gonna' need it.
Mario: (*\_/) And what does that mean?
KT: Well, Diddy seems so psyched about this flag event that he's predicting victory.
Mario: He should predict an ass kicking.
Peach: (whispers to Yoshi) I think Mario is as psyched as Diddy.
Yoshi: (nodding) Of course.
Sunset was almost over and both of the judges were thinking about the outcome.
Taj: It seems like this isn't over yet, Donkey Kong.
DK: How true.
Taj: We're almost done.
DK: Yes, of course.
Taj: We'll find out come tonight.
[DK nodded. Meanwhile, Mario was on the roof of Daisy's castle, thinking...]
Mario: I've studied up on the arena for a long time. I took on TT in the process and won against him. Beating Diddy should be a cakewalk, since getting the win over the stopwatch was, but why do I have a weird feeling about this... Ah, I'm probably just nervous right now, but I'll get over it.
DKR
It was nightfall at Fire Mountain and things were about to get under way. [Mario and Diddy were across from each other, staring at the item in front of them. Jugem was in the heart of the arena with a microphone in his left hand.]
Jugem: Okay you two listen up, things have changed around here. Instead of three eggs in the nest just below me, there are two eggs. The rules are simple, you must collect and hatch three eggs one at a time. Eggs hatch after a specific time limit after being placed in your nest and can be stolen before they hatch. If the eggs are stolen, the time for them to hatch will be reset. This flag means a lot to both sides because it will determine the fate of the rest of this race. (flies over to Mario) Tell me how important this flag is to you.
Mario: This flag is important just like all of the other flags. That's all I'm saying.
Jugem: (flies over to Diddy) Same question.
Diddy: (seeing flags) I really don't know, but what I can say is this is a must win for me. If I don't win here... there won't be a tomorrow for me or my team.
Jugem: So this is like an "All or nothing" race for you?
Diddy: Not for me, to me...
Jugem: Well now, I wish you both the best of luck.
[Jugem flew to the middle of the arena and into the nest to see the two eggs. Then he flew up within sight of the two competitors.]
Jugem: This contest is for the flag. Contestants ready? GO!
*
Both racers blazed off and dove into the nest taking the egg and began flying back to their respected nests.
Mario: So far so good, it looks like I might just win this one...
Diddy: I'm not gonna' let you win!
In the lobby outside, everyone watched on the monitor.
Luigi: This is intense.
TT: A lot is at stake on this one.
Fuchsia: Why are they just sitting there?
Timber: They are guarding their eggs. At least they both have let their eggs go.
Pipsy: I just hope that no one gets hurt.
KT: Pipsy baby, someone is getting hurt. These are our leaders going up against each other, not hoping that no one gets hurt is like asking for a draw.
Timber: And we don't need that.
Yoshi: Well, they have their second eggs now and... Mario used a kick in the jets.
All else: What?
Mario had a Boost and used it to get to his nest first and let his egg go, but he overshot the nest. Since it was nearby, he picked it up and placed it in the nest. When he turned around he saw that Diddy was already in his nest.
Diddy: Mario, you don't know it yet, but I've locked onto you with my homer. You'll feel it soon enough.
Yoshi: Something's wrong here.
KT: Why do you say that?
Yoshi: I know what's going to come up...
As Mario and Diddy went to get their final egg, Diddy decided to let it fly. And when he fired it, Mario dove into the wall of the nest and hit the ground. In the lobby, faces were stunned. Except Yoshi, he just crossed his arms and closed his eyes.
Yoshi: (-_-) Just as I thought, and now this game is tied...
Yoshi was right. With that one shot, Diddy tied Race Wars. When the two came out of the double doors, Diddy had a big smile on his face, while Mario was upset.
Diddy: We're still alive everyone. The wars go on...
Yoshi: I knew that was going to happen. (to Diddy) hey Kong, that was pretty wise of you to do that at the last minute. I know I would've done the same thing.
Diddy: Thanks Yoshi.
[Mario walked over to Diddy. Though he was mad, he extended his hand.]
Mario: I ain't happy, but I ain't a poor sport either. You kept it, just like you said you would. Nice job, Diddy.
Diddy: Thanks Mario, but now you have to respect us... [The two shook hands.]
RACE WARS TALLY DKR-4 MKR-4
*
That night Diddy stared at his dorm ceiling.
Diddy: I did it, we're still alive and kickin'. Mario, as you would say, "This is far from over..." And I believe that. We will go head to head again Mario, I know we will.
MKR
[Mario is in Daisy's bed, staring at the ceiling. He can't sleep right now, since he was thinking about the match he just lost. Daisy turned to her right and opened her eyes to see that her beau was still awake.]
Daisy: (yawn) Mario, are you still upset at Diddy because of what happened today?
Mario: No Daisy, not anymore.
Daisy: Good.
Mario: I'm upset at myself now.
Daisy: Why?
Mario: Because I know I could have done better.
Daisy: It's not your fault that you lost Mario, so don't act like it was.
Mario: I know, but...
Daisy: (kisses Mario) Let's just get some sleep okay, you're starting to worry me?
Mario: Fine. Have a good sleep Daisy, 'night.
Daisy: Good night Mario, and relax. You can't win all the time, so don't expect to.
[Daisy turned back to her left and went back to sleep. Mario turned Daisy's way and placed his hand under the cover and on Daisy. {You know, if you look closely at the screen, you can see that Mario's hand in on Daisy's right breast. Sorry Mario, no milk for you.}]
Mario: (closed his eyes) You're right Daisy, I should relax. I will always face Diddy again, so I will get the chance to become even better later on down the road. (-_-) Next time, you won't be so lucky...
The next morning, the team quietly ate at Peach's castle. Everyone was there, including Bowser.
Shadow: You all do know what time it is, right?
Yoshi: Time to kick butt?
Shadow: No, not yet. It's time to change into your attires.
Baby Mario: Fine with me.
Shadow: Get suited and let's go.
After the team got suited up, they headed for Donut Plains. Team DKR was already there.
Timber: What's taking them so long?
Mario: We're right over here.
[The team finally showed up and were ready to race.]
DK: Okay you racers. From this point on, we have begun... ENDGAME! Every race will be against your rival. Ladies, you're up first.
[Peach drove up in her pink kart with a gold stripe, fire dress on and all. Then came Pipsy as usual.]
DK: Okay ladies, shake hands. (ladies shook) Now let's get ready to race.
[Both racers were all set to go. Victory was on both of their minds.]
Taj: To break the tie... GO!
[Both racers blast off and head around the first turn...]
The end is coming.....
PART 6
A CHANGE IN SUIT
It was three a.m. at night and everyone was sleeping, except for Shadow. He was thinking about his mission as usual.
Shadow: Well, it's come to my assumption that we need a little change in plan for Team MKR, but what really needs to change? Of course, that's what. It's time for some makeovers...
That morning at Peach's castle during breakfast, the whole team discussed plans on what to do next to ensure a victory.
Mario: Okay people, as you well know, we have the lead by one flag thanks to Yoshi and his skilled driving, but something tells me that Diddy and his band of racers have had it with our lead. So from this point on, we have to be ready to race the other side's courses and find shortcuts and strategic places on each one.
Wario: So what about the damn courses, I have another issue to discuss.
Luigi: What's with him?
Waluigi: It's our autos, man. They've been changed!
Peach: What do you mean?
Wario: Someone messed with me vehicles, man. C'mon, I'll show you.
As the team went outside to Wario and Waluigi's karts, they saw that they've been changed.
Mario: Is that your kart?
Wario: (*\_/)Yeah it's my kart!
Luigi: I don't see anything wrong with it, I actually like how it looks.
Peach: Me too.
KT: I do also.
[Wario's kart looks better than before. Instead of the purple frame, wheels, seat, engine and leg plates, it actually looked like a kart. The kart had an actual body to it, which was colored purple with a Yellow stripe at the front and a symbol in the form of a circle, which had a "W" in it.] {That looks phat!}
Yoshi: Sweet!
Luigi: Wario, this kart got a makeover, and you're complaining? Why?
Peach: I agree. This looks ten times better than what it used to look like.
KT: Check out Waluigi's wheels, guys.
[Like his brother's, Waluigi's kart also had a body to it, except it was black and had a purple stripe at the front. His symbol was on of his daggers]
Mario: Stop complaining that your karts have an actual body to them.
Fuchsia drove up in her kart, which also had a body to it. [It was pink with a red stripe at the front, and a heart of gold as her symbol.]
Fuchsia: Have you guys seen your karts lately?
KT: We were just looking at the Wario Bros. karts and theirs look sweet.
Fuchsia: What about mine?
(KT walks over to look at Fuchsia's kart)
Fuchsia: well?
KT: Pink really isn't my color, but it suits you.
Shadow: Suits huh? Good.
Yoshi: You did this to their karts?
Shadow: Not just theirs, but all of them, including Toad's kart. It took a while to find icons to fit all of you, but it has been done.
Wario: You could've told us before you did this, you know.
Shadow: And ruin the looks on your faces? Yeah right!
Bowser: I hope you didn't turn mine so it looks queer like.
Shadow: You won't complain, besides, I gave these karts some life.
Fuchsia: Well, I'll be the first one to say it... Thank you, Shadow.
Shadow: None needed.
DKR
Diddy: They have four flags, we have three.
Timber: It doesn't matter, Diddy.
Diddy: It does matter.
Pipsy: Take it easy, Diddy. There's a lot of time left in Race Wars left take the lead, besides, we're only down by one. Get a grip.
Diddy: You're right... but they have four flags and we have three.
Conker: Somebody slap him.
(Bumper walks up to Diddy and slaps some sense into him)
Conker: Look, Diddy. Don't have issues because this is just a minor setback. Darion, if you don't mind, I'll retake my place.
Darion: No problem.
Drumstick: Diddy, you and I both know that Yoshi got lucky. Now we need to keep focused so we can take the lead. So what if they're up by one, it's not over yet. If you can't get a grip of your racing pride now, then we may never take the lead, let alone the victory.
Krunch: Yeah, get a grip.
Kazooie: Put yourself together man.
Banjo: Kazooie's right. If you can't keep a clear head about this, you won't lead us to victory.
Diddy: You're all right. How am I supposed be be a leader when I'm one of the followers? Okay everyone, let's take this home!
MKR
Mario: Okay Shadow, we want to know this, how's Toad?
Shadow: Everything's going to be okay and he should be home in a couple of days. Now, how does everyone like the new look?
[Everyone was looking at Toad's kart. The body was sky blue with a white stripe at the front, but the symbol was confusing to the team.]
Peach: What is with the icon?
Shadow: Simple. since two people have been driving this kart, the icon is half and half. The right side is Toad and the left is myself. I can't let him take all of the credit now can I?
Mario Bros.: Of course not.
Shadow: Good.
Luigi: I don't like the colors on mine.
Shadow: Why? Green with a white stripe fits you. At least your past, anyway. It's time for a little ol' school, Luigi.
Luigi: I like the green mushroom though.
Shadow: Now, if everyone is ready, Donkey Kong wants to talk to us on the other side.
DKR
DK: Okay everyone, I have something very important to tell you all, so listen up. The odds race this afternoon at the Koopa Troopa Beach will be your final odds race of Race Wars.
Diddy: You mean there will be no more of them after the beach?
DK: That's right, Diddy. And this is free-for-all with a twist, with all the pickings.
Luigi: Explain the pickings.
DK: Whoever wins this goes head to head with their rival for the flag in Fire Mountain. So if at any time the pressure wasn't on for your team, it's on now, especially for you team, Diddy.
Diddy: I know, I know. This is it, the last chance to tie the match. Everything's on the line now more than it was before for me and my team, because if we don't get this flag... Mario and his band of buddies have won the wars. I won't let this happen!
Mario: Looks like this is the end of the road for everybody... and to think, we didn't even go through half of the courses yet... I guess Taj is calling it quits... Either that, or Donkey Kong really wants us to win.
Shadow: Something is rotten here. Hey Kong, do you really doubt your nephew and his friends this much, or does Taj want to call it quits?
Taj: I'm not the one in charge of scoring Shadow, Donkey Kong is. And I would love to know the answer to your question just like the rest of us.
Shadow: Well, explain yourself, Kong. Who's side are you on, and don't say neutral either, because this is far from in-between...
DK: (O_o) Oh, I see where this is going. Boy does everyone take things incorrectly. I'm just tired of seeing you go for flags every two races, that's all.
Taj: .......
DK: Race Wars isn't over yet, you haven't even done half of the courses for flags yet. I'm just putting the odds mumbo jumbo to an end so we can finally get to the point.
Shadow: Good. It's nice to know that we can finally get somewhere now.
Mario: And what does that mean?
Shadow: If you want my opinion, I say we should've been doing what Kong wants us to do now. We could've raced for ten flags instead of five and that is pathetic. A complete waste of time. {Very well said.} Now, no more time will be wasted on silly races to determine how one team will fare against the other.
Krunch: Hmm, good point.
Shadow: Now Kong, Toad told me about a mode when we take the other team's flags?
DK: Yeah, I mentioned that, but that will only happen if there is a tie, which is what I want to happen.
Shadow: Yes, I would enjoy taking a tie like that too, Kong.
Taj: That makes sense.
DK: Good, then everybody meet at the beach in five... bring your hovercrafts.
Darion: No problem.
Shadow: You took the words right out of my mouth, X.
MKR
Fuchsia: Toad, where are you...
As always, Fuchsia worries about Toad. The bed she sleeps in has been a little colder than usual, but that's not a problem for her. A bigger problem is handling her hovercraft, since she doesn't understand turning quite well. [Yoshi sneaks up from behind and heads to Fuchsia's right.]
Yoshi: You seem to be having a little trouble turning.
Fuchsia: A little?
Yoshi: There's a secret to turning in this auto and that's to turn lightly. If you turn to much, you'll make a u-turn. {So true.}
Fuchsia: Turn lightly, huh? Okay, I can do that.
Yoshi: Just remember that, and you'll be fine.
Fuchsia: Thanks, Yoshi!
Yoshi: No problem.
It was finally time for the final odds event of Race Wars. It was the last time for things to go one team's way, at least that what if felt like to Diddy...
DK: Okay people, it's time to get down to bid'ness. There are eight racers for this one and as a reminder to everyone, this is free-for-all. If any team members of the same side help out-
Mario: We know, we know, that person is DQed.
DK: Not this time, Mario. If it happens now, that side loses a flag! Good luck to all of you.
Shadow: Before this goes on, I want everyone to know that I'm sitting this race out, but will be back for the flag.
Mario: But who's going to race for you?
Shadow: Fuchsia is.
Fuchsia: (!/_\) Uh, are you sure about this?
Shadow: I have faith in you.
Fuchsia: Okay, if you say so...
Taj: Good, now here's how it's working. Bowser, Yoshi, Wario and KT from MKR... and Diddy, Pipsy, Drumstick and Bumper from DKR.
Yoshi: Hey Bumper, if I win, get ready to take wing.
Bumper: That's IF you win, or I do.
Yoshi: Don't get cocky!
KT: I have to win, because I'm hosting this race on my beach. I'll look bad if I lose.
Fuchsia: It won't be the first time it happened.
KT: (!-_-) That's not nice, especially when I never did that to you...
Taj: (rolls eyes) They just can't seem to get along can they? Any time you eight are ready, we can get this started.
Wario: Let's do it!
[The eight racers lined up vertically in two lines and were ready to race. Jugem appeared before them all as usual.]
KT: Look man, we already know about this race so get to the point.
Jugem: Okay, fine. This race will test your driving skill in your hovercrafts. There are no weapons and you can't chicken out... Bowser! Bowser: (rolls eyes) Ha, ha, ha. Hardy, har, har. Jugem: Yeah, right. Anyway, winner gets to compete against his or her rival, so get ready to blaze in glory on the green light.
As the green light went off, all eight racers zoomed past. {Buh-bye!} Diddy, who was leading his team, felt like how Mario did in Darkmoon Caverns.
Diddy: I can't let anyone else win now, friends and foes alike. This time, I have to win, because if I don't, There may not be a tomorrow for me or my team. I must win at all costs! {Boy, has he lost it again...}
Diddy just went off the ramp just before the shortcut and under the arch, now he had only one thing to do on his mind... win. As he swung left, he lined himself up and when the time was right, jumped off the ramp and into the cave for a shortcut.
Diddy: I made it. I made it! Now I have to do it two more times.
KT: I wonder where everyone else is...
KT thought he had the lead, but was unaware that Diddy took the shortcut and placed the blue shelled troopa in second place.
KT: I don't see them anywhere, seeing as I passed them all... Well, except for DK's nephew..... Ah shhhhit! That chimp took the shortcut. I gotta' catch him!
Diddy had a well enough lead on KT and it looks as if he could mess up big time and still win, but he decided not to. Donkey Kong's favorite nephew was racing like someone in elimination, one who has no other option but to win. [Diddy swung left again and headed for the ramp leading to the shortcut.] Diddy: Here we go again...
[Diddy jumped a bit too early and was stuck between falling and entering, but he managed to enter the shortcut. just as he heard KT's craft. {Lucky monkey. Get him, KT!} KT heard and saw Diddy and he pursued.]
KT: Oh no you don't.
KT headed for the shortcut, but he missed and lost a place as the result. {Come on man, you weren't supposed to bapp!} Meanwhile, Diddy was in the water just before the line and looked behind him.
Diddy: I don't see KT behind me and he went for the 'cut. (shrugs) Oh well, I guess he missed... On a boat out in the water, the others watched the race.
Shadow: Diddy won this race, it's unanimous.
Peach: Shows how much faith you have, Shadow.
Shadow: You mean to tell me that you can come back from twenty seconds behind the leader without any weapons and win the race?
Peach: (!^_^) Well, not really.
Shadow: Of course not...
Luigi: Well Mario, from the looks of things, you will finally get to go up against Diddy after all.
Mario: It sure looks that way, doesn't it?
Diddy was coming up on the shortcut again and for a third consecutive time, he made it through. Diddy: I won, plain and simple. No one can stop me now, not even that blue Koopa Troopa.
It seemed like it and it happened, Diddy took the win like his thoughts and instinct told him to. He ended the odds racing in his team's favor and everyone was happy.
Pipsy: Not bad, Diddy.
Diddy: Aw shucks, it was nothing.
KT: Nothing? It was luck, that's what it was. If I hadn't missed that jump on the second lap, you wouldn't have won this race.
Diddy: Don't mix up luck with error, Koopa Troopa. Besides, you still came in second...
KT: True, but that's the final time you rob me like that. It won't happen again.
Diddy: Maybe so...
[Diddy's words were cut off by looking at Mario, who was a good two hundred yards away staring back at him. The scene now shows the two small and a bolt of lightning about the height from Mario's eyes went to Diddy. The chimp's own bolt of lightning from his eyes went back at the plumber. Then all of a sudden it shows a transparent version of the two bigger and leering each other down.] {Let's get ready to rumble!} [As Mario began to speak, his bigger aura showed up in the sky.]
Mario: Well Diddy, I finally get the chance to go up against you head to head.
[Mario's aura faded and Diddy's appeared as he began to speak]
Diddy: Yes, you do.
{The auras keep switching as each line comes up.}
Mario: This should've happened a long time ago, way back in Darkmoon Caverns.
Diddy: It doesn't matter now Mario, we get to go up in Fire Mountain next. This match will soon be tied.
Mario: No problem. This race battle is going to be your downfall.
Diddy: Fool! Fire Mountain isn't a battle course, That's the purposes of Darkwater Beach and Icicle Pyramid. Like Smokey Castle, Fire Mountain is a contest arena, it isn't made for battling! We DKR racers believe not just in racing and battling, but we also have contests to show our skill. This is something that you lack!
Mario: We Mario Kart Racers lack nothing and nothing at all! We just do things differently than you do, that's all.
Diddy: Well be ready to break a tie, because this flag belongs to me. (seeing flags) This is one flag you won't be taking home... you may get the next flag Mario, but this on in the mountain is mine!
Mario: (seeing flags) Don't get too cocky, or you might lose your flag.
Diddy: You do know what this means, right?
Mario: Refresh my memory...
Diddy: This means that we get to prove who has the bigger balls. Let's see if you have the melons to take the flag from me.
Mario: Yes, I would like to see if your grapefruits can keep a flag.
Diddy & Mario: We shall soon find out who is the better leader. Just try and stop me now, "friend", but I warn you... This time, I won't lose to you!
Shadow looks on from a distance in the calm ocean.
Shadow: Hmmm, the battle in the mountain shall prove interesting to both sides. I hope you're watching Toad, because are about to get edgy.
Toad: Don't worry my ally, I'm watching all of this. And you are right... this shall be interesting and all of its flavors.
DKR
Berri: I wonder how everyone did in the race today. Hey Kazooie, what do you think?
Kazooie: I dunno' Berri, we'll find out when they get back here, I'm sure.
Berri: I hope Conker's okay.
Kazooie: You really make me sick, you know that?
Berri: Why?
Kazooie: Conker is twenty-one years young, he'll be fine. You need to relax.
Berri: You're right Kazooie. You know, for a bird without a cock, you're pretty smart.
Kazooie: I don't have a cock, I have a cloaca.
Berri: (/_\) Ew, that's not what I meant....
MKR
Daisy: Do you have any fives?
Birdo: Go fish. (Daisy takes a card) Aces?
Daisy: Go fish. (Birdo takes a card) What about kings?
Birdo: Ah, I just picked it up. (hands king to Daisy)
Daisy: Hmm, are there any twos?
Birdo: Go fish. (Daisy takes a card) Nines?
Daisy: Go fish.
[Mario enters the door and the whole team follows behind him.]
Luigi: So Mario, do you think that you can actually win?
Mario: We'll find out, Luigi.
KT: Good luck man, you're gonna' need it.
Mario: (*\_/) And what does that mean?
KT: Well, Diddy seems so psyched about this flag event that he's predicting victory.
Mario: He should predict an ass kicking.
Peach: (whispers to Yoshi) I think Mario is as psyched as Diddy.
Yoshi: (nodding) Of course.
Sunset was almost over and both of the judges were thinking about the outcome.
Taj: It seems like this isn't over yet, Donkey Kong.
DK: How true.
Taj: We're almost done.
DK: Yes, of course.
Taj: We'll find out come tonight.
[DK nodded. Meanwhile, Mario was on the roof of Daisy's castle, thinking...]
Mario: I've studied up on the arena for a long time. I took on TT in the process and won against him. Beating Diddy should be a cakewalk, since getting the win over the stopwatch was, but why do I have a weird feeling about this... Ah, I'm probably just nervous right now, but I'll get over it.
DKR
It was nightfall at Fire Mountain and things were about to get under way. [Mario and Diddy were across from each other, staring at the item in front of them. Jugem was in the heart of the arena with a microphone in his left hand.]
Jugem: Okay you two listen up, things have changed around here. Instead of three eggs in the nest just below me, there are two eggs. The rules are simple, you must collect and hatch three eggs one at a time. Eggs hatch after a specific time limit after being placed in your nest and can be stolen before they hatch. If the eggs are stolen, the time for them to hatch will be reset. This flag means a lot to both sides because it will determine the fate of the rest of this race. (flies over to Mario) Tell me how important this flag is to you.
Mario: This flag is important just like all of the other flags. That's all I'm saying.
Jugem: (flies over to Diddy) Same question.
Diddy: (seeing flags) I really don't know, but what I can say is this is a must win for me. If I don't win here... there won't be a tomorrow for me or my team.
Jugem: So this is like an "All or nothing" race for you?
Diddy: Not for me, to me...
Jugem: Well now, I wish you both the best of luck.
[Jugem flew to the middle of the arena and into the nest to see the two eggs. Then he flew up within sight of the two competitors.]
Jugem: This contest is for the flag. Contestants ready? GO!
*
Both racers blazed off and dove into the nest taking the egg and began flying back to their respected nests.
Mario: So far so good, it looks like I might just win this one...
Diddy: I'm not gonna' let you win!
In the lobby outside, everyone watched on the monitor.
Luigi: This is intense.
TT: A lot is at stake on this one.
Fuchsia: Why are they just sitting there?
Timber: They are guarding their eggs. At least they both have let their eggs go.
Pipsy: I just hope that no one gets hurt.
KT: Pipsy baby, someone is getting hurt. These are our leaders going up against each other, not hoping that no one gets hurt is like asking for a draw.
Timber: And we don't need that.
Yoshi: Well, they have their second eggs now and... Mario used a kick in the jets.
All else: What?
Mario had a Boost and used it to get to his nest first and let his egg go, but he overshot the nest. Since it was nearby, he picked it up and placed it in the nest. When he turned around he saw that Diddy was already in his nest.
Diddy: Mario, you don't know it yet, but I've locked onto you with my homer. You'll feel it soon enough.
Yoshi: Something's wrong here.
KT: Why do you say that?
Yoshi: I know what's going to come up...
As Mario and Diddy went to get their final egg, Diddy decided to let it fly. And when he fired it, Mario dove into the wall of the nest and hit the ground. In the lobby, faces were stunned. Except Yoshi, he just crossed his arms and closed his eyes.
Yoshi: (-_-) Just as I thought, and now this game is tied...
Yoshi was right. With that one shot, Diddy tied Race Wars. When the two came out of the double doors, Diddy had a big smile on his face, while Mario was upset.
Diddy: We're still alive everyone. The wars go on...
Yoshi: I knew that was going to happen. (to Diddy) hey Kong, that was pretty wise of you to do that at the last minute. I know I would've done the same thing.
Diddy: Thanks Yoshi.
[Mario walked over to Diddy. Though he was mad, he extended his hand.]
Mario: I ain't happy, but I ain't a poor sport either. You kept it, just like you said you would. Nice job, Diddy.
Diddy: Thanks Mario, but now you have to respect us... [The two shook hands.]
RACE WARS TALLY DKR-4 MKR-4
*
That night Diddy stared at his dorm ceiling.
Diddy: I did it, we're still alive and kickin'. Mario, as you would say, "This is far from over..." And I believe that. We will go head to head again Mario, I know we will.
MKR
[Mario is in Daisy's bed, staring at the ceiling. He can't sleep right now, since he was thinking about the match he just lost. Daisy turned to her right and opened her eyes to see that her beau was still awake.]
Daisy: (yawn) Mario, are you still upset at Diddy because of what happened today?
Mario: No Daisy, not anymore.
Daisy: Good.
Mario: I'm upset at myself now.
Daisy: Why?
Mario: Because I know I could have done better.
Daisy: It's not your fault that you lost Mario, so don't act like it was.
Mario: I know, but...
Daisy: (kisses Mario) Let's just get some sleep okay, you're starting to worry me?
Mario: Fine. Have a good sleep Daisy, 'night.
Daisy: Good night Mario, and relax. You can't win all the time, so don't expect to.
[Daisy turned back to her left and went back to sleep. Mario turned Daisy's way and placed his hand under the cover and on Daisy. {You know, if you look closely at the screen, you can see that Mario's hand in on Daisy's right breast. Sorry Mario, no milk for you.}]
Mario: (closed his eyes) You're right Daisy, I should relax. I will always face Diddy again, so I will get the chance to become even better later on down the road. (-_-) Next time, you won't be so lucky...
The next morning, the team quietly ate at Peach's castle. Everyone was there, including Bowser.
Shadow: You all do know what time it is, right?
Yoshi: Time to kick butt?
Shadow: No, not yet. It's time to change into your attires.
Baby Mario: Fine with me.
Shadow: Get suited and let's go.
After the team got suited up, they headed for Donut Plains. Team DKR was already there.
Timber: What's taking them so long?
Mario: We're right over here.
[The team finally showed up and were ready to race.]
DK: Okay you racers. From this point on, we have begun... ENDGAME! Every race will be against your rival. Ladies, you're up first.
[Peach drove up in her pink kart with a gold stripe, fire dress on and all. Then came Pipsy as usual.]
DK: Okay ladies, shake hands. (ladies shook) Now let's get ready to race.
[Both racers were all set to go. Victory was on both of their minds.]
Taj: To break the tie... GO!
[Both racers blast off and head around the first turn...]
The end is coming.....