Rat Race . . . Anime Style!
Chapter 11: Where's the Money?
Croquet was having a tug-o-war with Caldina, over the red duffle, containing $ 2 million in cash. "Caldina", he said, "You let go of this bag right now or otherwise I will report you to the escort service!" He held up the cell phone to prove he was not kidding.
Pegasus and his crew who were still listening to the action on the speaker phone were beginning to wonder what was going on. "Croquet, what is going on", asked Pegasus. "The hooker! The hooker is taking the money", yelled Croquet over the phone. "What hooker", asked Pegasus. "Caldina, FROM THE HOTEL!" The guests and Pegasus pondered this for a minute until Tronne Bonne yelled, "Pepto Bismal?" They then realized what that meant. "What the heck is she doing there", asked Pegasus. "I took her with me", said Croquet. "I am sorry, she said she liked me, but I am beginning to think, she was only interested in the money!"
The whole 'racers' came out of the station in defeat but Vash soon saw Caldina and Croquet with the money. "THERE IT IS LET'S GET IT!" The 'racers' began running after them.
Realizing the situation Caldina kissed Croquet and said, "Come with me." All Croquet responded with was, "I'm driving!" With that, the hooker, the assistant, got into the convertable they used to get there, and placed the duffel into the back seat.
Croquet revved the engine and tore out of the parking lot just as the 'racers' came near them and shouting at them. As the two drove away, she just blew them a sly kiss, waved and said, "Sa long ya suckers!" Croquet and Caldina high fived each other, and laughed. However they soon heard a 'moo', looking up they saw Zorak's balloon come down. The cow landed first in the car, on top of Caldina and Croquet, while Zorak landed in the back and had to hold on to the back.
Meanwhile the 'racers' saw the situation was perfect to catch up. Marge, Lisa, Maggie and Bart ran up to Homer. "Did you win", asked Bart. "No, those crooks stole it." "WELL LET'S GO GET THEM", yelled Marge. "I have the solution", said Ranma pointing to a double decker bus. The crew ran to the bus. "You want to steal a bus", asked Naru. "Oh yes I do", said Ranma. "Oh by Kami-sama what have I done", said Naru. "Whatever the idea is 1337", said Largo.
Meanwhile, Croquet and Caldina struggled with the cow and Zorak struggled to get on board the car. Croquet managed to force the cow behind him onto his seat. "That thing has a mind of its own", he said. As he said that, Zorak managed to climb into the back and noticed the red duffle, and something told him it was what he was after.
Vash sat behind the wheel of the double decker, driving like he never drove before. On the top deck, the rest of the 'racers' (including the rest of the Simpson family) where yelling and pointing out where he should go.
Croquet was fighting Zorak to get the money back from Zorak. "Sorry, finders keepers pal!" said Zorak. "No, it's mine", yelled Croquet. Zorak quickly tied the handle of the red duffle to the line of the balloon.
"I SEE THEM", yelled Vash as he tore the bus after them.
Zorak cut the rope that was still hanging off the cow's leg for the cow was weighing the balloon down. He cut it, and was about to grab onto the balloon when Croquet grabbed him and pulled him down forcing him to let go of the line. The balloon lifted off, with the duffle bag still attached to it.
Croquet groaned in defeat as did Zorak. Suddenly they heard beeping and such. Croquet and Zorak turned, and suddenly Zorak, Croquet, Caldina and the cow sitting behind the drivers wheel screamed.
Pegasus and his guests heard the car Croquet was in, crash. "That's it", said Dr. Eggman, "It's a scratch, no one wins." Everyone began arguing in displeasure when Pegasus interrupted them.
"I will tell you what this means", said Pegasus, "This means we are going into extra innings." He pushed the intercom and said, "Clarice, have my other Lear ready!" He turned to another one of his assistants and said, "Bob, stay here, keep your eye on the board. Tell us where they are headed." Then turning to his guests he said, "Gentlemen, grab your drinks because we are going to Silver City."
A few minutes later, Pegasus and his guests were in Pegasus' Lear jet, who was, at the moment, flying unsteadily.
Inside, some of the guests were getting sick. Finally Eggman, who couldn't take it anymore, hurled inside a barf bag. "Is that it", asked the flight attendant. "That's it", said Pegasus. "Thank the pilot and tell him to level off." The attendant unsteadily began to trek to the cockpit. "Now who had Dr. Eggman", asked Pegasus. "That would be me", said Illpalazzo, and he went forward to Pegasus to collect his winnings.
Okay guys, next time we are coming down to the wire! Until then, keep those reviews coming!