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Before the race starts, we see Mr. Jowai walking along the GG's Garage, looking at the camera.
Mr. Jowai: The world of Jet Grind Radio. The whole place is like a giant skatepark. At least, that's how the skaters treat it, spraying graffiti everywhere. And at the heart of the futuristic world is the GG's Garage, home of twelve skaters that, while they love to graffiti, also ended up saving this world from destruction. This quaint garage was the first Pitstop in a race around the VG World.
We see clips of the ten remaining teams checking into the Pitstop, starting with the first to arrive. We then see the racers gathered around a huge table.
Mr. Jowai: After checking in, the remaining teams received a mandatory rest period. This allowed them to eat...
We see Tabby resting on a bed, sound asleep.
Mr. Jowai: Sleep...
We finally see Jon having a friendly conversation with Luigi as they stand on the highest part of the garage, looking at the view.
Mr. Jowai: And mingle with the other teams. Billy and Lily, who were the first to arrive, will be the first to depart, twelve hours later.
(PITSTOP)
It's night time. We see Billy and Lily getting ready to open the first envelope. Jon and Jody wait behind them. As soon as the clock strikes the appropriate time, Billy rips open the envelope.
(BILLY and LILY – First to depart)
Billy: (reading it with Lily) Get to the world of Tekken.
Lily: (jumps up and down excitedly) Alright!
Mr. Jowai: (voice-over) Teams must grab one of the given jeeps, race to the airport and get on a flight bound for the world of Tekken. Once there, they must race to the lab of Dr. Boskonovitch, where they'll find their next clue.
Billy: (pulls some money from the envelope) Come on!
As Billy and Lily run off, Jon and Jody step onto the mat and wait a minute. Once the minute is up, Jon rips open the envelope.
(JON and JODY – Second to depart)
Jon: (reading) Dr B's lab. We'd better get moving if we're going to catch up with Billy and Lily.
Jody: Somehow, I have a feeling that Nina and Steve are going to beat everyone to the Pitstop this leg of the race.
The two racers arrive at the line of jeeps just as Billy and Lily pull away, Billy driving.
Jon: I'll drive, you navigate!
Jody: Okay! (gets into the back as Jon hops behind the wheel)
(BILLY and LILY)
Billy: You know where we're going, sis?
Lily: (looking at the map) I sure hope so. I think we're supposed to hang a right here.
Billy: Okay. (turns to the right and starts going down a path)
(JON and JODY)
Jody: (looking back a forth between Billy and Lily and the map) They're going the wrong way!
(HIGSBY and MARI – Third to depart)
Higsby: (rip) The world of Tekken!
Mari: Hoo boy. Nina and Steve are going to demolish us.
He two rush towards the remaining jeeps and choose one.
Higsby: You okay with navigating, Mari?
Mari: Sure. I'll make sure that we go the right way.
Higsby: Hang on! (starts up the jeep and takes off)
(NINA and STEVE – Fourth to depart)
Nina: (rip) Hey! The world of Tekken!
Steve: This'll be easy! We're heading back home!
Nina: (running towards the jeeps) Can you drive, Steve?
Steve: Sure thing. You're probably better at navigating than I am anyway.
(BILLY and LILY)
Billy: Huh?! (slams the brakes) It's a dead end!
Lily: Oh, no! I've made a mistake!
Billy: (turns the jeep around) It's alright, Lily! We're still in the race!
(SAMUS and REED – Fifth to depart)
Samus: (rip) The world of Tekken. I don't suppose you know where things are there as well, Reed?
Reed: Sorry. Not this time. We'd better get moving.
Samus: (voice-over) Reed and I have always been best friends and work together no matter what. This gives us the teamwork in this race that several of the other teams may be lacking.
Reed: (voice-over) We finished the first leg of the race halfway down the ladder of teams. We're hoping for a better showing this round.
Reed: Here. I'll drive,
Samus: Okay. I'll navigate.
The friends get into their jeep and drive off.
(HIGSBY and MARI)
Higsby: (notices a jeep coming from the wrong direction) Hey. Isn't that the Kanes?
Mari: (looks) Hey, yeah! They must've made a wrong turn!
Higsby: Well, I don't want to make the same mistake! (turns to the left)
(LUIGI and DAISY – Sixth to depart)
Luigi: (rip) The world of Tekken.
Daisy: (bites her lip) This I don't know much about.
Luigi: Well, we'd better get moving. I'll drive the jeep.
(GUILE and AMY – Seventh to depart)
Guile: (rip) Ah, Tekken. I've met people there.
Amy: Like who, dad?
Guile: Paul Phoenix. He accused me of copying his hairstyle.
Amy: Why am I not surprised?
Guile: You get in the back and navigate, Amy. I'll drive.
Guile and Amy get into the jeep and take off half a minute after Luigi and Daisy.
(JON and JODY)
The pair's jeep arrives at the airport and the two get out. They grab their stuff and run into the airport. They run over to the counter.
Jon: Two tickets to the world of Tekken, please.
Ticket agent: (hands them the tickets) The flight leaves in an hour.
Jody: An hour? So much for our lead...
(PLUM and SCARLET – Eighth to depart)
Plum: (rip) I say! Tekken!
Scarlet: Come, Peter. We're behind and we need to grab the earliest flight possible.
Plum: I'll drive the jeep, Josephine.
Scarlet: What?! Why can't I drive?!
Plum: Remember what you did to Mr. Green's sports car?
Scarlet: (silence) Oh, yes. I quite nearly forgot about that. Very well, I'll navigate.
(HIGSBY and MARI)
Mari: Hey, is that it? (points to the entrance gate of the airport)
Higsby: I think it is! As soon as I park, you can grab the stuff and run into the airport. I'll be right behind you.
Mari: Okay.
As soon as Higsby parks the jeep, Mari grabs both backpacks, leaps out and runs into the airport as Higsby gets out and follows her.
Mari: (at the counter inside) Do you have two tickets available to go to Tekken?
Ticket agent: Yes. (hands her two tickets) The plane leaves in fifty minutes.
Mari: Thank you. (walks over to the benches with Higsby and sees Jon and Jody) Hey guys! Where's Billy and Lily?
Jon: They took a wrong turn. They're probably behind a little bit now.
(TABBY and BEA – Ninth to depart)
Bea: (rip) Alright! Tekken!
Tabby: We'll meet so many famous people there! Maybe we can even get some autographs!
Just as the two of them run up to the jeep, they stop.
Bea: Uh...Who's driving?
Tabby: I...Don't know. Why don't I just drive?
Bea: If you want to. (hops in the back and grabs the map as Tabby gets behind the wheel)
(RATCHT and SKID – Last to depart)
Ratchet: (rip) The world of Tekken. This is gonna be difficult. I never really followed fighting games that much.
Skid: Well, we'd better hurry, dude! We're in last place!
The tall and short duo run over to the jeeps, deciding that Skid will drive.
(AIRPORT)
Two jeeps pull up as two teams get out and run in and over to the counter.
Nina: My son and I would like two tickets to Tekken.
Ticket agent: (hands Nina two tickets) The flight leaves in forty-five minutes.
Steve: Thank you.
Nina and Steve step aside and leave the counter, allowing Samus and Reed to purchase tickets.
Samus: You wouldn't happen to have any more tickets for that flight to Tekken, would you?
Ticket agent: As a matter of fact, I do. (hands Samus two tickets) You're lucky. These are the last two tickets.
Reed: (whew) Thanks!
Samus and Reed quickly spot the other teams sitting around at the benches and walk over to them.
Samus: (to Jon and Jody) Weren't Billy and Lily with you guys?
Jon: We were, but we got separated because they ended up taking a wrong turn. I sure hope they didn't fall too far behind...
(BILLY and LILY)
Billy: Okay. We're back at the intersection. Boy, that road sure has a lot of twists in it.
Lily: Okay. We should've turned left when we made that wrong turn. Go straight and follow the road. We should end up at the airport before long.
Billy: (sees a jeep driving off and looks at the drivers) It's Plum and Scarlet. We're close to the back of the pack.
(AIRPORT)
Luigi and Daisy show up at the airport, with Guile and Amy approaching from a ways away. The plumber and princess grab their stuff and run into the airport.
Luigi: When the earliest flight to Tekken?
Ticket agent: The earliest flight is full, but the one after it leaves fifteen minutes later.
Daisy: That's fine thanks.
No sooner do Luigi and Daisy grab their tickets when Guile and Amy enter.
Amy: (at the counter) Two tickets to Tekken, please!
Ticket agent: (hands them tickets) The flight leaves in fifty minutes.
Guile: Thank you kindly.
(OUTSIDE)
As Scarlet gets out of the back of the jeep, Plum grabs their stuff and looks down the road.
Plum: I think I see someone coming, Josephine. We'd better get those tickets.
Scarlet: I'm way ahead of you, Peter! (grabs her backpack and runs into the airport with Plum following her; runs over to the counter) Do you happen to have two tickets leading to the world of Tekken handy?
Ticket agent: Yes, I do. (hands Scarlet the tickets) The plane leaves in fifty minutes.
Plum: Thank you very much, sir.
As soon as Plum and Scarlet get their tickets, Billy and Lily enter the airport
Jon: There you are, guys!
Jody: What happened to you?
Billy: We took a wrong turn and ended up at a dead end.
Lily: (sigh) It's all my fault. I thought we were an intersection ahead than what we actually were.
Billy: I told you it's alright, Lily. Here, I'll go grab the tickets.
Billy gets tickets for the flight leaving in fifty minutes and walks back. As soon as they do, the final two teams enter the airport and rush over to the counter, Ratchet slightly ahead of Bea.
Ratchet: Two tickets to Tekken, please!
Ticket agent: Here you are. (hands Ratchet the tickets)
Ratchet: Thanks! (leaves the counter, allowing Tabby and Bea to access it)
Tabby: Can we get two tickets for the same flight?
Ticket agent: Consider yourselves lucky. These are the last tickets. (hands Tabby the tickets)
Bea: Thank you!
Mr. Jowai: The ten teams are split up onto two different flights, both heading for Tekken. Jon and Jody, Higsby and Mari, Nina and Steve, and Samus and Reed are on the earlier flight and will arrive in Tekken at eight in the morning. Luigi and Daisy, Guile and Amy, Plum and Scarlet, the Kanes, Ratchet and Skid, and Tabby and Bea are on the second flight and will arrive ten minutes after the first flight.
(LATER)
(PLANE 1 – Landing)
The first plane lands in Tekken right on schedule and the first four teams get off. Nina and Steve get out of the airport first with Jon and Jody in a close second.
Nina: Taxi!
Jody: (running towards the edge of the road) Taxi! Taxi!
A few taxis pull up. Nina and Steve quickly get in one and drive off, while Jon and Jody get into another. However, Samus and Reed get into the third taxi and pull away before they can move.
Higsby: (watches as the three taxis race off, then lifts his hand into the air timidly) Uh, taxi?
(NINA and STEVE)
Steve: (looks back) It's Samus and Reed! They're gaining on us!
Nina: (to the driver) I want you to make sure that that car doesn't pass us! Go faster!
Reed: (in the next taxi) They see us coming. Their taxi's going faster.
Samus: (to the driver) Go faster and try to pass that car!
(PLANE 2 –Landing)
The remaining six teams leave the airport, grabs their backpacks and rush out the doors at almost the same time.
Daisy: Taxi!
Billy: Taxi! TAXI!
Two taxis pull up, allowing the two teams to get in and take off.
Guile: Taxi!
Ratchet: (uses the decoy Glove to create a decoy of himself and lifts it into the air for taxis to see) Taxi!
Plum: I say, STOP!
Tabby: Taxi!
(NINA and STEVE; SAMUS and REED)
The two taxis pull up in front of Dr. B's laboratory base as the four racers pay the drivers and rush over to the visible clue box, which is sitting out in front of the doors. The teams struggle to stay ahead of each other until one team reaches the clue box first.
(SAMUS and REED – First at Clue 1)
(NINA and STEVE – Second at Clue 1)
Samus: (rips open the envelope) Make your way to the Mishima Zaibatsu.
Mr. Jowai: (voice-over) Teams must now race to the Mishima Zaibatsu, which is a good ways away from Dr. B's lab. Once there, they must enter the Zaibatsu and work their way to the center of the building, where they'll find the next clue.
Reed: Come on! Our taxi driver's been kind enough to wait!
Nina: (rip) Mishima Zaibatsu, eh? Follow me, Steve. I'll tell our driver about a shortcut.
The two teams get back into the taxis and drive off, and as soon as they do, we see two more taxis drive up, one a good ways away from the other. The team in the lead runs towards the clue box and grabs the clue.
(JON and JODY – Third at Clue 1)
Jody: (rip) Mishima Zaibatsu. Let's go!
As Jon and Jody run back to their taxi, they pass Higsby and Mari as they climb towards the clue. Higsby opens the box and takes the clue.
(HIGSBY and MARI – Forth at Clue 1)
Higsby: (rip) Mishima Zaibatsu. We'd better get moving or else we'll fall behind.
Mari: Don't worry. We'll catch up.
(TABBY and BEA)
Tabby: (to the driver) We need you to pass as many people as you can, sir!
Bea: We need to get there before the others!
Billy: (in the next taxi; looks back) It's the girls again.
Lily: They're gonna start passing everyone again!
Tabby: (as the taxi passes Billy and Lily) See ya at the Pitstop, suckers!
Bea: (gives Tabby a stern glare) Tabby, that was uncalled for!
Tabby: Ah, who cares? We're gonna beat them anyway.
(DR. B's LAB)
The taxi containing the plumber and princess pulls up outside of the lab as the racers get out. Seeing as there's no other teams arriving, the two don't need to race as fast as they usually do to get to the clue. Daisy reaches into the box and pulls out the envelope.
(LUIGI and DAISY – Fifth at Clue 1)
Daisy: (rip) Hmm...Mishima Zaibatsu. I think I've heard about it, but I'm not sure.
Luigi: No matter. Judging by the amount of clues still in the box, we're still in the race.
(NINA and STEVE)
While Samus and Reed ended up taking the main route to the Zaibatsu, Nina had known about a shortcut and told the driver to take that instead. Because of this, they arrive at the Zaibatsu at least five minutes ahead of the Tinto soldiers. The mother and son duo fly headfirst into the Zaibatsu to begin working their way to the middle.
(DR. B's LAB)
Because of a stroke of luck, Ratchet and Skid arrive at the lab before the other teams. They rush up the short hill and reach the clue box.
(RATCHET and SKID – Sixth at Clue 1)
Skid: Dude! There's still four clues in here!
Ratchet: We're slightly ahead then! (rip) Make your way to the Mishima Zaibatsu.
Skid: Come on, dude!
As Ratchet and Skid get back into their taxi and drive off, two more taxis show up. The two teams get out and rush up to the clue.
(GUILE and AMY – Seventh at Clue 1)
(TABBY and BEA – Eighth at Clue 1)
Guile: (rip) Mishima Zaibatsu. Let's get a move on, Amy!
Amy: Way ahead of ya, dad!
Bea: (rip) Oh, boy! The Mishima Zaibatsu!
Tabby: We've heard SO much about that place! Let's get moving!
(SAMUS and REED)
Samus and Reed's taxi pulls up in front of the Zaibatsu. The two friends get out, pay the driver and rush inside, oblivious to the fact that Nina and Steve had already gone in.
(DR. B's LAB)
(PLUM and SCARLET – Ninth at Clue 1)
Plum: (rip) Hmm...The Mishima Zaibatsu.
Scarlet: Let's get a move on, Peter! I can see the last team coming!
As Plum and Scarlet get back into the taxi and drive off, Billy and Lily pull up and get out of their taxi. The brother and sister run up and grab the final clue.
(BILLY and LILY – Last at Clue 1)
Lily: Oy...We're dead last.
Billy: (reads the clue) Not for long! Come on!
(HIGSBY and MARI; JON and JODY)
With Higsby and Mari slightly in the lead, the two teams arrive at the Zaibatsu and run inside, searching to get to the center of the building.
(NINA and STEVE)
Steve: Hey, mom! Look! Isn't that the clue box?
Nina: Yeah! It is! Let's get it!
(NINA and STEVE – First at Boss Battle)
Nina: (rip) Boss Battle.
Before the race continues, we see Mr. Jowai walking through the Zaibatsu, talking to the camera.
Mr. Jowai: A Boss Battle is a challenge that only one player per team can accomplish, and the teams can't move on until they finish the challenge. In this Boss Battle, that player must work their way to the center of the large maze they are standing in front of. In the middle on the maze is Anna Williams, whose neon red dress is the only thing that will give away the location of the center of the maze. The player will then find the next clue, but can't open it until they go back through the maze to reunite with their partner.
Nina: (thinks) Anna, eh? (cracks a smirk) I'll do it, Steve. Wait here.
Steve: Okay. You're probably better at mazes than I am anyway.
Nina runs through the entranceway of the maze.
Nina: Hmm...This maze is taller than I am, so I won't be able to look over the walls to find the way. Oh, well. I guess I'll start searching.
(OUTSIDE)
Luigi and Daisy show up in their taxi, Ratchet and Skid following half a minute later. Either way, both teams run into the Zaibatsu.
(BOSS BATTLE)
As Steve waits for Nina, he spots Samus and Reed coming into the darkened room. They quickly grab the clue.
(SAMUS and REED – Second at boss Battle)
Reed: It's another Boss Battle.
Samus: I'll do it this time, Reed. Stay here.
Samus charges headfirst into the maze, leaving Reed outside with Steve.
Reed: (silence; turns to Steve) Seen any good movies lately?
Meanwhile, Nina is still searching for the center of the maze. She looks around a few times, trying to decide where to go.
Nina: This maze is trickier than I thought it would be. I'd better find Anna soon before Samus and Reed catch up.
Suddenly, Nina spots a glint of red coming from around a corner a little ways away.
Nina: (smirks) There!
Nina runs to where the red light is coming from and is slightly surprised to find her sister sitting next to the clue box, tied to a chair.
Nina: (smirking) Hello, Anna.
Anna: Nina! Hey, get me out of here, will ya?
Nina: (chuckles) Even if I wanted to, it would be against the rules. What are you doing here, anyway?
Anna: These bozos that work for this race asked me if I was interested in taking part in helping the racers along. Then they tied me up and left me here!
Nina: (laughs)
Anna: Nina! It's not funny! Now let me out of here!
Nina: (slaps duct tape over Anna's mouth) No way, sis. Like I said, I'm not allowed to let you go. (grabs the clue) See ya later, Anna. (runs off)
Anna: (grumbles)
(BOSS BATTLE)
As Steve and Reed wait for their partners to return, the next two teams arrive, each grabbing a clue.
(JON and JODY – Third at Boss Battle)
(HIGSBY and MARI – Fourth at Boss Battle)
Jody: Here, Jon. I'll do it this time.
Higsby: (rip) I'll do it, Mari. Wait here.
Jody and Higsby race into the maze, leaving their teammates outside.
(OUTSIDE)
Tabby and Bea, having puled off another bypass, arrive at the Zaibatsu before Guile and Amy can. Both teams rush into the Zaibatsu.
(BOSS BATTLE)
As Samus searches for the center of the maze, he sees Nina coming around a corner. As Nina passes him, Samus decides to go in the direction Nina came from. He soon arrives at the clue box, where he spots Anna.
Samus: (shakes his head) Boy. You and Nina must really hate each other. (grabs the clue and runs off)
Anna: (muffled, although we can bet that she isn't exactly saying 'have a good day')
Back outside the maze, the four racers wait for their partners to come back out. Suddenly, Luigi and Daisy arrive.
(LUIGI and DAISY – Fifth at Boss Battle)
Luigi: (rip) You did the last one, Daisy. I'll take care of this one.
Steve: Boy. Mom and I have really lost our lead. Half of the teams are here already.
Just as Steve says that, Ratchet and Skid show up.
(RATCHET and SKID – Sixth at Boss Battle)
Ratchet: (rip) Are you good at mazes, Skid?
Skid: Sorry, dude. I hated those things in the newspapers.
Ratchet: Okay. I'll do it.
(IN THE MAZE)
Samus: Man! Even if I had a map I'd be having trouble here! I think I've passed by here three times already!
Meanwhile, Higsby manages to get to the middle of the maze, grabs the clue and runs out, as if he didn't even see Anna.
(TABBY and BEA – Seventh at Boss Battle)
(GUILE and AMY – Eighth at Boss Battle)
Tabby: Let me do this, Bea! I'll be right back!
Amy: Step aside, dad! Ol' Amy's gonna be right back!
Both girls run into the maze as Guile counts all of the racers.
Guile: No one's made it out yet?!
Reed: Plum and Scarlet and the Kanes haven't showed up yet, but other than that, yes.
Suddenly, everyone hears some footsteps coming from inside the maze, as if someone was about to exit it. Everyone who had been waiting for a while cross their fingers.
Higsby emerges from the maze and runs over to Mari, who jumps into the air excitedly.
Mari: You did it!
Higsby: (smiles) I call it luck. (rip) Go to Marshal Law's dojo.
Mr. Jowai: (voice-over) Teams must now take a bus to the dojo of Marshal Law, kung fu fighter/master chef. Once there, they must actually find Marshal amongst his students, all of which are dressed alike. Once they find him, he'll give them their next clue.
Higsby: Let's go!
(IN THE MAZE)
Jon: Hoo boy. I really wish this were easier. I have absolutely no clue where I'm going.
In the meantime, Luigi makes it to the clue. Anna squirms and tries to get him to free her, but the plumber ignores it and runs off.
Back outside the maze, the rest of the racers wait for their partners to arrive. Suddenly, Nina emerges with Samus hot on her heels. Their respective teammates greet them as they rip open their envelopes.
Steve: Marshal Law's dojo. Hey! We know where that is!
Nina: Let's go.
Reed: We'd better follow them.
Samus: You're right. Come on.
As the two teams run off, Plum and Scarlet show up with Billy and Lily right after them.
(PLUM and SCARLET – Ninth at Boss Battle)
(BILLY and LILY – Last at Boss Battle)
Scarlet: (rip) I'm good at mazes, Peter. I'll be right back.
Billy: Wait here, Lily. I'm going in.
(OUTSIDE)
Higsby and Mari race out of the Zaibatsu and run to the end of the street to get to the bus stop, hoping that the bus will arrive before the other teams get there.
(BOSS BATTLE)
Tabby reaches the middle of the maze and sees Anna.
Tabby: If I were allowed to release you, Miss Williams, I'd probably ask you for an autograph. (grabs the clue) But I can't. (runs off)
A matter of seconds later, Ratchet shows up and grabs the clue, running back into the maze.
Back outside of the maze, Luigi emerges from the maze and runs over to Daisy.
Luigi: (rip) Dojo of Marshal Law.
Daisy: I've heard of him. He's failed in the restaurant business at least once.
Luigi: Well, let's go.
Back in the maze, Jon finally reaches the middle of the maze and grabs the clue, then looks back at Anna.
Jon: You know? If you sit all day like that, your legs are gonna get sore.
Anna: (grumbles as Jon runs off, then watches as Amy rushes in)
Amy: (grabs the clue) Sorry Miss Williams, but I've never really been a big fan of you.
(OUTSIDE)
Higsby and Mari notice a bus coming their way, but they also notice Nina and Steve, and Samus and Reed approaching the bus stop.
(BOSS BATTLE)
Skid's eyes widen in surprise as Ratchet flies from the maze's entrance and runs over to him.
Ratchet: (rip) Dojo of Marshal Law.
Skid: Come on! Maybe we can still catch that bus!
Meanwhile, Scarlet has found her way to the middle of the maze and sees Anna, who looks remarkably like her.
Scarlet: Boy. I'm used to people copying my style, but this is ridiculous. (grabs the clue and runs off)
Back outside of the maze, the team members watch as Amy emerges from the maze, followed closely by Tabby. Guile and Bea quickly run over to them.
Amy: (rip) Marshal Law's dojo.
Guile: Let's hurry. We may still catch a bus.
(OUTSIDE)
Luigi and Daisy emerge from the Zaibatsu and rush over to the bus stop, where they see the first three teams getting onto the bus.
Daisy: (calling out to the bus) Wait for us! Wait!
Thankfully, the bus driver waits for the duo. They jump onto the bus as it starts driving off.
(BOSS BATTLE)
Billy reaches the middle of the maze and runs over to the clue box.
Billy: (looking inside) Man! I'm still in last place! (grabs the clue and high-tails it back into the maze)
Back outside of the maze, Jon finally emerges from the maze and rushes over to Jody.
Jon: That maze was a lot tougher than it looked. (rip) Marshal Law's dojo.
Jody: Let's get moving. We've fallen behind.
As Jon and Jody run off, Scarlet and Billy emerge. Plum and Lily run over to them.
Scarlet: (rip) Dojo of Marshal Law.
Billy: (rip) Make your way to the dojo of Marshal Law.
(OUTSIDE)
Ratchet and Skid make it to the bus stop and find it empty.
Ratchet: We missed the bus!
Skid: (reads the sign) Wait a minute, dude. The next one arrives in ten minutes.
(BUS 1)
The first four teams are on their way to the destination, all of them feeling confident.
Luigi: (voice over) Higsby and Mari were the first ones to finish the Boss Battle, and we ended up on the same bus as them. Daisy and I thought that we'd be able to get a better finishing place than last time, because the others were so far behind.
(BUS STOP)
Ratchet looks back to see if there's anyone coming, and sees Guile and Amy rushing over to the bus stop with Tabby and Bea behind them. There are now three teams waiting for the next bus and with only a few minutes left.
Skid: Hopefully, the other teams have a harder time getting out of the Zaibatsu, or else we'll be in trouble.
Luckily, the final three teams don't make it out in time and the bus arrives, picking up the three teams waiting at the bus stop.
(BUS 1 – Arriving)
The bus arrives at the dojo of Marshal Law letting the first four teams off.
Mari: Let's go in! We have to get the next clue before the others arrive!
The four teams rush into the dojo and find themselves staring at a huge room filled with people who look alike.
Reed: We have to find Marshal Law is THIS crowd?!
Steve: This is gonna be harder than we thought. We KNOW what Marshal looks like and it could take time finding him.
Daisy: Well, we may as well start looking.
The four teams start walking around the room, hoping to find Marshal before the next bus arrives.
(BUS STOP)
Jon and Jody, Plum and Scarlet, and Billy and Lily are standing at the bus stop, alone, waiting for the bus to arrive.
Plum: When will the bus arrive, anyway?
Billy: (looks at the sign) In about five minutes.
Jody: Why do I have this strange feeling that one of us is going to be eliminated?
(DOJO)
Higsby: (looking at one of the people) Would this be him. I heard that he has a long mustache.
The person looks at Higsby, reaches into his pocket and hands him the clue.
(HIGSBY and MARI – First at Clue 2)
Higsby: Hey! I was right!
Mari: Let's go! (looks at the others as she and Higsby run off) He's over here!
Hearing this, the other three teams work their way over to Marshal. However, even before they can reach him, Higsby and Mari are already out the door.
When Higsby and Mari get outside, they open the envelope.
Higsby: (rip) Make your way to the schoolyard.
Mr. Jowai: (voice over) Teams must now work their way over to the schoolyard of the high school that Ling Xiaoyu attends. Once they get there, they'll find the next clue.
Mari: Let's get moving. I'm sure Nina and Steve will catch up to us now.
Higsby: TAXI!
As soon as the taxi containing Higsby and Mari drives off, the other three teams emerge from the dojo and rip open the envelopes.
(LUIGI and DAISY – Second at Clue 2)
(NINA and STEVE – Third at Clue 2)
(SAMUS and REED – Forth at Clue 2)
Luigi: (rip) Schoolyard.
Daisy: Let's get going. Taxi!
Nina: (rip) The schoolyard of Xiaoyu's school.
Steve: We know where that is as well!
Nina: Taxi! Over here!
Samus: (rip) Schoolyard. (sees Nina and Steve getting into a taxi) Let's follow them. They probably know the way.
Reed: Taxi!
As the three taxis drive off, the second bus comes into view, containing the next three teams.
(BUS 2 – Arriving)
The three teams get off the bus and rush into the dojo. They quickly see the huge crowd inside.
Skid: ...Dude...
(SAMUS and REED)
Samus: (sees Nina and Steve's taxi driving down a road; looks at the driver) Keep following them. They're taking a shortcut.
Reed: With any luck at all we'll arrive at the schoolyard before Higsby and Mari!
(HIGSBY and MARI)
Higsby: (looks out the window and sees a school at the top of a hill in the distance) Is that it, Mari?
Mari: (looking at the map) It is, according to this.
Higsby: This is great! We're actually winning!
(DOJO)
Guile: Even though I met Marshal before, this is hard. They all look alike at first glance! (walks over to someone and looks at his face) Hey! Here you are!
Marshal: (smirks and nods; hands Guile the clue)
(GUILE and AMY – Fifth at Clue 2)
Amy: (to the other teams) He's over here! (runs out of the dojo, following Guile)
Once outside, Guile rips open the envelope.
Gule: (rip) Schoolyard.
Amy: Taxi!
Inside the dojo, Marshal hands the other two teams their clues.
(TABBY and BEA – Sixth at Clue 2)
(RATCHET and SKID – Seventh at Clue 3)
The two teams rush out of the dojo and open up the envelopes.
Bea: (rip) Hey! Xiaoyu's schoolyard!
Tabby: Taxi!
Ratchet: (rip) Let's get moving, Skid.
Skid: Way ahead of ya, little dude! Yo, taxi!
(SCHOOL)
The first taxi arrives at the foot of the hill leading to the school as the team gets out. They run up the hill and grab the clue.
(NINA and STEVE – First at Split Track)
Steve: (rip) It's another Split Track!
Before the race continues, we see Mr. Jowai waddling along outside the school.
Mr. Jowai: A Split Track gives teams a choice between two challenges, each with their own pros and cons. In this Split Track, teams must choose between Aching Back, or Aching Feet. In Aching Back, teams must work together to pull a two-ton weight fifty yards. This is clearly the shorter challenge, but teams run the risk of having a series backache when it's over. In Aching Feet, teams must run five kilometers along a given route to the next clue. While it's longer, the teams won't be in as much pain when it's done.
Nina: We're both in pretty good shape. Let's run.
Steve: I agree. Let's find that route.
As Nina and Steve run off, the next taxi pulls up, followed by the third. The two teams race up the hill and grab the clue.
(SAMUS and REED – Second at Split Track)
(HIGSBY and MARI – Third at Split Track)
Samus: (rip) Split Track.
Reed: Let's pull the weight.
Higsby: (rip) What do you think we should do, Mari?
Mari: Let's pull the weight. When it comes to running, I tire out quicker.
The two teams go over to a line of ten weights and choose one. Samus and Reed grab the rope attached to the weight as Higsby and Mari do the same. Both tams start pulling as the forth team arrives and grabs the clue.
(LUIGI and DAISY – Forth at Split Track)
Daisy: (rip) I say we run. You up for it, Luigi?
Luigi: Of course. Let's get moving.
(BUS 3 – Arriving at dojo)
The third and final bus pulls up to the dojo, letting the final three teams off. They all run into the dojo and see the huge crowd.
Scarlet: OO How are we supposed to do this?!
Jon: We'd better start looking. The longer we wait, the further we'll be behind.
Luckily, by some stroke of luck, Jody manages to find Marshal in a matter of seconds. All three teams get the clues.
(JON and JODY – Eighth at Clue 2)
(BILLY and LILY – Ninth at Clue 2)
(PLUM and SCARLET – Last at Clue 2)
All three teams run outside of the dojo and rip open their envelopes.
Jon: (rip) Schoolyard. Let's go, Jody!
Jody: Taxi!
Lily: (rip) Let's move, big brother!
Billy: I'm on it! Taxi!
Plum: We're in last place, Josephine. Shall we try to get ahead or shall we just back out now?
Scarlet: There's no way I'm dropping out now! Let's move!
Plum: Yes, ma'am. Taxi!
(SPLIT TRACK)
As the two teams at the weights continue pulling, the next taxis show up almost right after each other. The three teams grab the clue at almost the same time.
(RATCHET and SKID – Fifth at Split Track)
(GUILE and AMY – Sixth at Split Track)
(TABBY and BEA – Seventh at Split Track)
Ratchet: (rip) You up for some heavy moving, Skid?
Skid: Sure thing, dude! (cracks his knuckles) Let's get at that weight!
Guile: (rip) I say we go for the weight.
Amy: Just what I was thinking, dad. It's the quickest challenge.
Tabby: (rip) We're too weak to pull the weight. Let's run!
Bea: It's a good thing we're good athletes or we'd be in real trouble.
By the time the two teams grab the weights, the first two teams are already a good ways down the path. Samus and Reed are one-third done while Higsby and Mari are about halfway done.
(NINA and STEVE)
The mother and son duo are running along the path at a good pace, determined to get to the Pitstop before anyone else.
Steve: (looks back and sees two more teams running in the distance) We've got company, mom! We'd better pick up the pace!
Nina: Got it! Let's move!
(SPLIT TRACK)
Higsby: Come on, Mari! We just need to pull this thing a couple more feet.
Mari: (sweating) I'm trying, Higsby! I know we can do this!
With one final yank, Higsby and Mari pull the weight across a white line on the ground. The students clap for them as one of them hands the exhausted Higsby the clue.
Higsby: (pants) Thank...You. (rips open the envelope; gasps) The Pitstop!
We suddenly see Mr. Jowai walking along a sidewalk.
Mr. Jowai: Teams must now race to the home of the Changs, which is a good ten minute drive away from the city. This quaint home in the middle of the country is the Pitstop for this leg of the race. The last team to check in here WILL be eliminated.
Mari: Come on! (runs down the hill with Higsby behind her; goes towards a line of taxis waiting for them)
As soon as Higsby and Mari drive off, the final three taxis arrive. The teams run up the hill and grab the clue.
(PLUM and SCARLET – Eighth at Split Track)
(JON and JODY – Ninth at Split Track)
(BILLY and LILY – Last at Split Track)
Plum: (rip) You want to pull the weight, Josephine?
Scarlet: Absolutely not! We'll run!
Jon: (rip) Let's pull the weight. It's the shorter challenge.
Billy: (rip) I agree with Jon. Pulling the weight is the quicker challenge.
As soon as the three teams go towards their respective challenges, Samus and Reed pull their weight across the finish line. The students clap for the duo as one of them hands Reed the clue.
Reed: Thanks, buddy. (rip) To the Pitstop!
Samus: Let's move! Maybe we can beat Nina and Steve!
(NINA and STEVE)
The pair knows that they have arrived at the end of the route, as they come to the clue box. Nina rips out a clue and tears it open.
Nina: (rip) The Pitstop!
The duo run towards a line of taxis, pick one and hop in.
(SPLIT TRACK)
With one mighty heave, Ratchet and Skid pull their weight across the line, earning applause from the students watching.
Ratchet: (bows) Thank you! Thank you!
Skid: (receives the clue) Thanks, dudette. (rip) The Pitstop, dude!
Ratchet: Let's move!
Guile: (voice over) When I saw Ratchet and Skid pull the weight over the line quicker than Amy and I, I was both amazed and impressed. I mean, Ratchet's a little guy and Skid's skinnier than DHALSIM. Neither of them look like they'd be that strong.
As Ratchet and Skid drive off, Guile and Amy pull their weight across the line, earning both applause and the clue.
Guile: (rip) Come on, Amy! We're going to the Pitstop!
(LUIGI and DAISY)
Luigi and Daisy arrive at the clue box and rip out the clue.
Luigi: (rip) Make your way to the Pitstop!
Daisy: (looks back) We'd better hurry. I see the girls coming.
The plumber and princess run off towards the taxis and jump inside one.
(PITSTOP)
As Mr. Jowai waits by the Pitstop Pad, which is outside of the Changs' house, Julia Chang stands beside him, looking in the direction the host points in to watch for teams.
A taxi pulls up by the road. Higsby and Mari jump out of the taxi, pay the driver and run over to the pad. They step on.
Julia: Welcome to the Chang Household!
Higsby: Thanks.
Mr. Jowai: Higsby and Mari...Team number one!
(HIGSBY and MARI – First Place)
Higsby: WHAT?! We actually beat Nina and Steve?!
Mari: This is great! (hugs Higsby, making him blush) We're first place!
(TABBY and BEA)
The two animals approach the clue box and take out the clue.
Tabby and Bea: (at the same time) Pitstop!
Bea: Let's go! We're still in the race if we hurry!
(PITSTOP)
Nina and Steve, exhausted from their run to the previous clue, step onto the mat and wait for Mr. Joawi to give them their results.
Mr. Jowai: Nina and Steve...You're team number two!
(NINA and STEVE – Second Place)
Steve: YES! We made it!
Nina: Although I'm confused at who could beat us at our homeland, second place will do!
Samus and Reed are seen running up to the pad and leap on, smiling.
Mr. Jowai: (smirks) Samus and Reed...You're team number three!
(SAMUS and REED – Third Place)
Samus and Reed: (high five) BOO-YAH!
(PLUM and SCARLET)
The duo finally arrive at the clue box. Plum takes the clue out.
Plum: (rip) I say! The Pitstop!
Scarlet: Let's go, Peter!
(PITSTOP)
The mismatched duo of Ratchet and Skid ump onto the mat and await their results.
Mr. Jowai: Ratchet and Skid...You are team number four!
(RATCHET and SKID – Fourth Place)
Ratchet: Now that's more like it!
Skid: YEAH! (shoots his hands into the air) WOOOOOO!!!!
(NEARBY)
Another taxi pulls up as a familiar duo leap out. They run over to the mat and step on.
Luigi and Daisy: (breathing heavily)
Mr. Jowai: Luigi and Daisy...Team number five!
(LUIGI and DAISY – Fifth Place)
Luigi: ALRIGHT!
Daisy: We're still in!
(SPLIT TRACK)
The teams of Jon and Jody and the Kanes are pretty much neck-and-neck with each other. With a couple giant pulls of strength, both teams pull the weights across the line, each of the teams receiving a clue from one of the students.
Jon: (rip) The Pitstop!
Billy: The last team to check in may be eliminated. Let's get moving!
(PITSTOP)
Guile and Amy step onto the pad, both of them out of breath.
Mr. Jowai: Guile and Amy...Team number six!
(GUILE and AMY – Sixth Place)
Guile: Yeah! We did it!
Amy: You're doing great, dad!
(NEARBY)
Tabby and Bea get out of their taxi and pay the driver. They run over to the Pitstop and get onto the pad, looking at Mr. Jowai with hopeful glares.
Mr. Jowai: Tabby and Bea...You are team number seven!
(TABBY and BEA – Seventh Place)
Tabby: YEAH! We're still in!
Bea: This is great! We'll make a comeback in the next leg for sure!
Mr. Jowai and Julia wait patiently for the next team to arrive. They suddenly see a taxi pull up and Plum and Scarlet get out. They pay the driver and run up the small hill leading to the pad. They step on.
Mr. Jowai: Plum and Scarlet...You're team number eight!
(PLUM and SCARLET – Eighth Place)
Plum: (whew) The same position as last time.
Scarlet: Hopefully we'll do better next time.
Mr. Jowai: How ironic that the two teams that placed first and second in the last leg are the final two teams to arrive this leg.
Mr. Jowai and Julia see another taxi pull up. Two figures get out, run up the hill and step onto the pad, breathing heavily.
Mr. Jowai: Billy and Lily...
Billy: We're out, aren't we?
Mr. Jowai: (chuckles) You're team number nine!
(BILLY and LILY – Ninth Place)
Billy: What?! I don't believe it! We're still in!
Lily: We can't afford any more mistakes! We got extremely lucky there!
Sad music plays as Jon and Jody run up the hill and step onto the pad.
Mr. Jowai: Jon and Jody...(sigh) You're the last team to arrive.
Jody: Yeah. We kinda thought so.
Mr. Jowai: I'm sorry to say that you've both been eliminated from the race.
(JON and JODY – ELIMINATED)
Later, we see Jon and Jody sitting alone, talking to the camera.
Jon: I was half expecting us to be eliminated. Although I'm upset that we didn't get very far, I'm glad that we lost to Billy and Lily. They're amazing racers and don't deserve elimination so early in the game.
Jody: I must admit that I had fun while it lasted. Jon is right; I'm glad that the Kanes outlasted us. They deserved to go on far more than we did. Well, I must admit that I have a newfound respect for Jon, having taken things so well the whole time. When we get back to our jobs, I definitely won't forget about this.
Current standings:
1 – Higsby and Mari
2 – Nina and Steve
3 – Samus and Reed
4 – Ratchet and Skid
5 – Luigi and Daisy
6 – Guile and Amy
7 – Tabby and Bea
8 – Plum and Scarlet
9 – Billy and Lily
10 – Jon and Jody (ELIMINATED)
11 – Crono and Marle (ELIMINATED)
