Rat Race. . . Anime Style
Chapter 13: Coming Down to the Wire
Okay everyone, this technically is the last Chapter, but I have added on to the ending to this fanfic. What happens in it, you'll see.
The whole group on the double-decker was chasing after the balloon with the red duffle bag containing 2 million dollars, which was dangling from a line from the balloon. The sun of course was setting, as the day was finally turning into night.
They chased the dollars to a wooded area of Silver City. The balloon was finally coming down behind a fenced in area. "Look there it is", yelled Marge, "It's coming down!" The whole group continued to clamor as Vash drove the bus through a field where a bunch of cars were parked, and over to the area that was fenced in.
They drove through the fence, and through an area that looked like it was a backstage, of course some one who was holding a clip board jumped out of the way when he saw the bus coming. The bus stopped after going through a curtain area. The 'racers' quickly got off the bus. They all started looking for the red duffle.
Homer was the first to spot it, it was dangling from it's line on the balloon, right on the other side of a partially opened curtain. They all ran towards it.
As they got near it they all jumped in attempt to get the duffle down. They all managed to get the bag down. They tore into it and took out stacks of dollar bills. They all cheered with joy. But just as they did, a bunch of lights came on with a guitar solo. They were actually on a stage with huge screen in the background and some band was nearby. They all turned towards the back of the stage towards the sound of the guitar solo. Also to the crowd that was for some reason or other, cheering.
"Now that is one heck of an enterance", said a guy on the microphone coming up to them. "Aye Carumba! It's SmashMouth", said Bart (AN: Which of course I don't own.) The head SM guy came up to the center of the 'racers' and looked at the red duffle bag. "What is this", he asked. After looking over the money they have he asked, "Jeez, how much money is this?" "Oh, well, it's just two million dollars", said Belldandy. "TWO, TWO MILLION! TWO MILLION DOLLARS EVERYBODY", yelled SmashMouth to the audience, who applauded.
The guy then turned the mic over to Excel who said, "Well, I Excel supreme follower of ACROSS, and these other ignorant masses talked it over on the bus and we came to a huge decision to share all of the money!" The crowd cheered as the SmashMouth guy yelled at the audience, "THEY'RE GONNA SHARE ALL THE MONEY EVERYBODY! AWW MAN!"
One of the other band members then said, "Lets get these guys some jackets." The lead singer agreed and he and a bunch of stage hands brought up jackets for all of them. "So are you a organization or something", asked the lead singer after they got the jackets on. "No", said Vash, "We just met, well, this morning." "THEY JUST MET THIS MORNING", shouted the lead singer. Ranma then got up in front and said, "I originally didn't want to come along, but, then I met Naru, and well, good things happen all at once!" The crowd cheered. "This is beautiful man, this is beautiful", said the lead singer, "Great things happen, out of nowhere", he finished.
Meanwhile at the same time a limo was beginning to pull up to the stadium.
"Feed the Earth Baby, Feed the Earth", said the lead singer, "We're gonna check the tote board right now and see where we are at. Okay?" The audience cheered their approval. The turning his gaze up to a light number board, he said, "Come on baby. Let it roll. Come on." You see, the group accidently have come on a fund raiser for a organization called 'Feed the Earth.' The group finally realized what they just did, when they gazed up at the tote board, which at the top read, "Feed the Earth", and at the bottom it read, "Total Donations". In the center was the numbers reading the total donations, at first it was reading, "$ 9,526", then it changed to read, "$2,009,526."
"NO!" went all the 'racers', who were upset that they were going to lose it all after everything they went through. They started talking to the lead singer to get him to understand. Soon a guard came on stage with a sack to collect the money, but they refused to give it up. But then suddenly an old man and woman came on stage. "Excuse me he said, "We work for 'Feed the Earth' and these are some of our 'children'. Nearby one or two Hispanic children came nearby, wearing 'Feed the Earth" T-shirts. The crowd continued roaring their approval. Vash and Largo just looked astounded at the children. "Idon't know who you people are, or where you come from", continued the man, "But God Bless You." Skuld just grimaced, especially since she is a goddess, and started thinking what, 'He' might be thinking of her right now. Homer just frowned, not sadness for losing the money, but at his own selfish ends. "Why you have given these kids, and their brothers and sisters all over the world, more than money", the guy continued, "you have given back their faith in the goodness of people. As he said this Ranma, just shrugged sadly, Vash gave a sad look, as did Marge. Piro, looked on with a sad expression while Largo just grinned silly. Naru just shook her head sadly.
The man then held the microphone to one of the children which said something in Spanish. The old woman then said, "She said, 'you are just like the twelve disciples'." As Homer's looked saddened many of the other 'racers' including Excel awed at that remark. "Thank you", said another one of the children. The 'racers' just couldn't help but adore at the children, and while some smiled the others frowned at their own greed. And of course Seraphim and Boo were also beginning to think realize, they were being bad conciousess. "Somewhere Asmoudious is laughing at me" (I am referring to that punk bad conciouss that trys to make the moves on Seraphim and calls her 'Miss Prissy Wings'. I hope I got the name right).
At that point the 'racers' knew what they must do. One by one, they placed each of their shares of the $2 million in the bag. Each with an excited "yes" and a jump and such. However when it got to Piro and Largo, Piro said, "Listen, these guys can do whatever they want with their shares, but our shares are coming with us." Largo nodded but as he did, a familiar red-head came on the stage, it was Misaki. "It's you", said Largo. "You know, I thought you were a jerk, but know I see, that you really do care. I apologize for what I did back on the road back there", said Misaki. Largo was impressed by those words she said. Then he realized, being a true 1337 master is more than being a master at electronics and protecting the world through violence, but also means doing the right thing by contributing to it. With that thought in mind, he placed his money in the bad and yelled, "1337! FEED THE EARTH IS 1337!" Many 1337 speakers in the audience roared this approval. He then gesutured Piro to do the same. Piro still refused. Suddenly, Seraphim appeared beside him and said, "Listen pal, I admit you went through a lot to get this, but these children need it more than you do for simple things that you can get, and they can't! If you do this, I promise you it will be worth a lot more even if that poor excuse of an assistant didn't make off with the money with that hooker." Well Piro suddenly felt sickened by his own attitude. So he did what he had to do, he put his whole share into the bag. As the crowd cheered, he felt a lot happier. "YES", he yelled.
As he yelled that, Maximillion Pegasus and his guests appeared backstage on the right side, opposite to where the 'racers' came. They looked around, curious at what is going on. Ranma noticed this, and figured it was the perfect time to get some revenge. He grabbed the microphone from the lead singer and said, "Excuse me Ladies and Gentlemen. I would like to introduce the real star of the show. I can honestly say that none of us would be here if it weren't for this man. The owner of Industrial Illusions, and the creater of the game Duel Monsters, the man with the plan, MR. MAXIMILLION PEGASUS!" When he said Pegasus' name, he pointed right where he was. Pegasus, go stunned when a spotlight was shown on him. "One of the most wealthiest men in the world", continued Ranma, "Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Maximillion Pegasus!" "You Are The Man", said the lead singer. All Pegasus could do was just smile and wave, especially when Ranma requested that a camera be placed on him. The audience and even the 'racers' applauded.
"These men", said Ranma, "They didn't have to be here tonight. No they could be kicking back in the Rivera, or in Vegas blowing there money on some meaningless idotic bet!" Pegasus just laughed implementing they could of, but when infact they where. "Nah, they couldn't do that. Not with little children going to bed hungry every night. Isn't that right folks." Pegasus just shrugged and said, "Whatever."
That was when Ranma went in for the final blow, by saying, "Mr. Maximillion Pegasus, and his partners would like you and the millions of people watching at home, to know, that they plan to match what you raise tonight, DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR!" "AAAH", went Pegasus. Some of his comrades gasped as well. Of course Pegasus just smiled and laughed to hide his fear. "You heard the man it's a matching fund. So let's hit the phones out there, and crank it up, CAUSE WE'RE GONNA FEED THE WHOL WORLD TONIGHT!" With that Smash Mouth started playing their smash hit (no pun intended) "All Star." (AN: I don't own that either, so don' t sue!)
Somebody once told me
The world was going to roll me
I ain't the sharpest tool in the shed.
As he was started singing the numbers on the tote board started going up and up. Pegasus noticed this and he gasped. Some of his members also gasped too.
And she was looking kinda dumb
With a finger and a thumb
In the shap of an 'L' on her forhead
Pegasus was starting to cry. Illpalazzo, thinking it wasn't any of his problem, just walked past him. "Ilpallazzo, aren't you worried about this", asked Pegasus. "No, for ACROSS does not use money. Besides, I didn't put any wagers on this race once 'o' ever." "Ack", said Pegasus.
Well, the years start coming
And they don't stop coming
Fed to the rules and I hit the ground running
The 'racers' started dancing to the tune. Even Excel was adding in her, um, hyperactive style.
Didn't make sense not to live for fun
Your brain gets smart but your head gets dumb
So much to do
So much to see
So what's wrong in taking the backstreet
"Nooo", shouted Pegasus who was still staring at the tote meter, who was still going up. "MY MONEY", he whined. Nelson perched backstage gave a 'haw haw', to him. Most of the racers laughed at Pegasus situation.
You'll never know if you don't go
You'll never shine if you don't glow
HEY NOW! You're and All Star!
Get your game on, go play
HEY
NOW! You're a Rock Star!
Get you're show on, get paid!
All
that glitters is gold!
Only shooting staars break the mo-old!
The racers were really getting into it, heck they were really enjoying it. They in fact sang along with the chorus part.
It's a cool place, and they say it gets colder
Your bundled up now wait till you get older
But the Meteor Men beg to differ
Judging by the hole in the satellite picture
Bart and Lisa were really getting their groove on, by dancing backstage. Seraphim and Boo were up above the crowds. While Boo was just being a dancing fool, Searaphim was just tapping her toe and smoking a cigarette.
The ice we skate, is getting pretty thin
The water's getting warm so you might as well swim
The worlds on fire
How
'bout yours!
That's the way I like and I'll never get bored!
Homer then dashed somewhere and came back and grabbed something. Illpalazzo noted, "Hey isn't that my guitar?" Excel also noted that, "Isn't that Lord Illpallazzo's guitar?"
HEY NOW! You're and All Star!
Get your game on, go play
HEY
NOW! You're a Rock Star!
Get you're show on, get paid!
All
that glitters is gold!
Only shooting staars break the mo-old!
Homer then started playing a bit in this solo part. But then Ilpallazzo took it saying it was his. Homer gave it up quicky and shouting "VISUAL" he started playing it but a bit off-key. (This was were Randy played that harmonica, but I thought I'd make this part a little more interesting!)
HEY NOW! You're and All Star!
Get your game on, go play
HEY
NOW! You're a Rock Star!
Get you're show on, get paid!
All
that glitters is gold!
Only shooting staars. . .
When the chorus part came up at that point, Misaki, ran towards the crowd and they caught her and started crowd surfing (AN: Kid's don't do this. From what I hear it's very dangourous!). Largo then followed suit.
Some body once asked
If I could spare change for gas
I need to get myself away from this place
Piro then ran towards the crowd and jumped as well. Naru then went and crowd surfed as well, followed shortly by Ranma.
I said, Yep
What a concept
I could use a little fuel myself
And we could all use a little chaaaange
Skuld then decided to join in too. So she jumped in the crowd as well. "LOVE AND PEACE", yelled Vash as he jumped into the crowd too.
Well, the years start coming
And they don't stop coming
Fed to the rules and I hit the ground running
Excel went forth and went "HAIL ILPALLAZZO", as she jumped into the crowd. "All right", yelled Lisa as she jumped into the crowd too. Maggie jumped in as well. Bart then followed suit, yelling "Yeah man!" "WOOHOO", yelled Homer, of course the crowd had a little trouble at first holding him up. "AAAAH", yelled Marge when she jumped in.
Didn't make sense not to live for fun
Your brain gets smart but your head gets dumb
So much to do
So much to see
So what's wrong in taking the backstreet
The last to jump in was non other than Belldandy who did it saying, "This looks like fun!"
HEY NOW! You're and All Star!
Get your game on, go play
HEY
NOW! You're a Rock Star!
Get you're show on, get paid!
All
that glitters is gold!
Only shooting staars break the mo-old!
The entire group was whooping and cheering, all Belldandy was doing was relaxing and clapping.
All
that glitters is gold!
Only shooting staars break the mo-old!
The entire group was centered in the audience as the song ended and the lead singer yelled, "THANK YOU EVERYONE GOOD NIGHT!"