Well, this server problem sure took a while... But it gave me time to work on a lot of chapters, so I might be posting multiple chapters at once! Anyway, here's the long waited results!
Chapter 32: The End of the Race and Deathborn's Plan Unleashed!
"Third place goes to Mario Bros., second goes to Sonic Team, and first place goes to Captain Falcon!" announces Talko.
The audiences stand up from their seats and give a round of applause. "WOW! BRAVO! THAT WAS AWESOME! HOORAY!"
"I knew he would get first place!" says Fox.
"If I was still in the race, then that place would've been mines!" says Falco.
"Ha! I knew it would make it!" says Bowser.
"I can't believe Mario and Luigi made it also!" says Peach.
"It was so cool!" exclaims Dr. Mario.
"So Ganondorf didn't make it," says Link.
"But he still did his best making it all the way here," says Zelda.
"It is exciting indeed!" says Marth. "Though Roy didn't make it."
"Awww… Roy…" says Lilina in a rather sad tone. "But I still love you."
"Pika! It was great!" says Pikachu.
"Good race!" says Jigglypuff cheerfully.
"Wow! I've never seen such exciting stuff!" says Pichu.
"I really didn't expect this," says Mewtwo.
"It was great!" exclaim both the Ice Climbers.
"Woohoo! That rocks!" says Ness. "It's the most amazing race I've ever seen!"
"I'm glad that 3 of us made it to the winning place!" exclaims Young Link.
"This is something you don't see in the sky!" says Pit. "I'm glad I came here!"
"Well, I admit he's got something good," says Samus.
"Ooooooooo!" says DK.
"Well, I feel proud for them!" says G&W.
"Oh well, no more eternal food for me," says Kirby.
"That's sad…" says Yoshi. "But I'm glad they won also."
"I've never witness such grand event too!" says Parry. "I'm so glad to be your pet!"
"Oh Sonic! How can you not get first place?" cries Amy. "But I still love you!"
"They sure are surprising," says Master Hand. "I sure taught them well!"
"I feel so happy!" says Crazy Hand.
"Falcon! You're my man!" says Bon Clay as he blows a kiss.
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Back at Rainbow Cruise…
Talko walks up to CF and asks him, "So would you like to spread a few words about winning first place?"
"All I want to say," says CF as tears begin to roll down his eyes, "is that I have completed what my father did not complete 30 years ago. I hope he is watching over this in the sky. He must be very proud to have a son like me."
"I'm sure your father will be happy!" says Talko. "Now how about you, Sonic?"
"I'm actually surprised!" says Sonic. "Looks like there are a lot other people who are as good as me! I do not have any complaints; I'm just glad I whupped Eggman's butt!"
"I'm with Sonic," says Tails. "Winning which place isn't important, but it's the your driving skill that is important!"
"Good to know that you found out the important behind a race! Good for you!" says Talko. "How about you, Mario Bros.?"
"Mamamia! I totally didn't expect-a theez!" says Mario. "I neva thought-a we would-a win!"
"Seriously, I thought we would lose for sure!" says Luigi. "But things turned out unexpectedly! Now my dream of becoming the bravest man in the world is coming true!"
"Good to hear this!" says Talko. "Why not have a word with the other people who weren't so lucky?"
"To be honest, I'm glad about the fact my friends won," says Ganondorf. "I feel proud for them. I'm glad that I was involved in all this, even though I didn't win. But I have no regrets!"
"I promised Lilina I would win," says Roy. "But now… I hope she'll forgive me."
"Would you like to give a word?" Talko asks Random Racer No. 45.
Surprisingly enough, Racer 45 begins to talk, "Okay, I have a lot to say. I was created as a generic racer by Game2002, and wasn't supposed to have so big of a role. My first race was in Saturn Valley, and I was surprised that I actually won third place! I never thought I would amount so much when I kept on winning the next few races all the way until I made it to the finals! I didn't even think I would find this headquarters so easily! I thought I would come to an end in the finals, but who knows I even won so many finals races! I was seriously surprised and never expected any of these! I never knew I have such talent. I was really nervous the night before this final race, and I wasn't sure whether I could win or not. But now the result is shown: I did not win the race. I think that even if you are very good, you still have your own limits. Seems like I was never intended to be in this race the first place. Still, this grand prix has revealed what I can really do, and I'm very glad of it. I never knew I was so good at this, and I am very glad that I am involved in all of this. Even though I didn't win this race, I'm still happy that I got a great experience, and it will stay in my memory for the rest of my life! I'm so happy I could jump with joy! I wonder if my relatives are watching this. Wait a minute… I don't even know if I have relatives or not! I think I'm the only person in the family! I should look up my family tree, if I even have one... Phew, I've been talking for so long! This is perhaps the longest single quote in the whole story! I just broke a world record! I could just keep on talking and talking, but this will annoy the readers so much, so I think I better end here. Oh, and by the way, my real name is Randomos Racera the 45th."
"And would you like to have a word, Black Shadow?" Talko asks BS.
"I lost fair and square. That's all I have to say," says BS.
"That's surprising of you," says CF. "I thought you would throw tantrum and get angry.
"I have nothing to say. I entered this race fairly and without cheating, and now that I have lost fairly also, I have nothing to complain about. I may look very evil and do some evil stuffs, but I am a generous and humble man who keeps his words."
"And it was surprising that you beat my father! Very well, I forgive you about that time. I can tell that you have a strong racing spirit and is not a very terrible person." CF stretches out his hand for a shake. "What say a handshake?"
"Not interested," replies BS as he begins to walk towards the portal that leads back to Sedan HQ.
"Hmmm… Black Shadow sure showed a different side of him today," says Ganondorf.
"True, I thought he was nothing but a purely evil destroyer," says Roy.
"Still, I have a bad feeling to be around him," says Luigi.
"And now that the race is finish, you may go and rest," says Talko. "Please be sure to show up on time for the closing ceremony tomorrow!"
"What about Carma?" asks CF.
"That'll happen tomorrow too."
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That night at a fancy restaurant…
"Cheers to Captain Falcon for winning first place!" says Master Hand, holding up his cup (don't even ask me how he can drink without a mouth).
"HOORAY!" they all cheer.
"And also the Mario Bros.!"
"HOORAY!"
"Today is a happy day," says CF. "I knew I would win!"
"Congratulations to you!" Fox says to him.
"I admit you're good," says Samus.
"You surely had me surprised, Mario!" says Bowser, patting Mario in the back.
"You sure are very good!" says Peach.
"Yeah, I never knew that-a!" says Mario.
"I feel like I'm braver than before!" says Luigi.
"Don't think this is the end, Mario!" Wario shouts at him from his table. "I will still continue to prove myself better than you! Just you wait!"
"Sure! I'll wait-a!" says Mario.
Sonic come up to their table and says, "You guys sure are good!"
"You're not bad of a racer yourself too," says CF. "You can actually be my rival!"
"You are my rival already! But I tell you the truth: If I run, I can beat you!"
"Let's see that sometime in the future!"
"Thanks for kicking Eggman's butt for me!" Kirby says to Sonic.
"No problem!"
"Sonic!" shouts the voice of Amy. "I got the food you want! Come quick!"
"Gotta go!" And Sonic zooms off very fast, even though this place is a bit crowded.
"Well, then let's enjoy this night!" says MH. "Tomorrow will be a really exciting day!"
"YEAH!" say all the others.
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"Oh boy, I can't sleep!" says Luigi, lying on his bed. "I'm so excited about tomorrow!"
"Just-a sleep," Mario tells him. "If you don't-a sleep, you'll miss da excitement!"
"I'm going to meet Carma and asks him to make me the bravest warrior in the world! I've been waiting for this!"
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The next morning…
"Rise and shine, Mario!" shouts Luigi as he shakes Mario up. "Time to get up!"
"Oh all right-a…" says Mario drowsily. "You sure woke up-a early."
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During breakfast…
"The ceremony begins at 11:00 A.M.," announce the speakers. "Winners please be sure to get there on time."
"The time has come," says CF.
"I'm so excited!" says Luigi.
"You're overreacting…"
"I hope the best luck to you all!" says Master Hand.
"What? You're leaving now?"
"Why should I? Can't I stay and watch my beloved followers earn their prizes?"
"You talk as if you're leaving though…"
"All right, don't waste your time! Hurry up and finish your breakfast and go to where you have to go!"
"Right!"
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After breakfast is finish, CF, Mario Bros., Sonic and Tails were brought by the priest Carlos to the main office of Sedan HQ. "I knew you would made it, Captain Falcon," Carlos says to CF.
"I knew it all along in the first place," he replies.
"You're still very proud of yourself. I hope you continue to keep your driving skills!"
"Of course I will! I've been racing since my childhood days!"
"Okay, so this is what you do: When the ceremony begins, walk up onto the stage after Carolla made his announcement and when you hear the band choir playing. Just walk onto the podium according to your winning places, and when you are told to give a few words, go ahead and say something! After that, you will get what you always wanted!"
"Oh boy! I've never been on stage in front of so many people before!" says Luigi. "This excited feeling is boiling inside me!"
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Soon after, at the Sedan Stadium…
The audiences are all seated at the seats reserved for them. "Wow! It's even noisier than before!" says Pichu. "And it makes my ears burst…"
"Big eared isn't so good after all," says Parry.
"I can't wait for it to start!" says Bowser. "I feel very proud for Mario! He is the pride of us Smashers! Oh, and Falcon too!"
After a few more minutes of waiting, the director Carolla walks to the center of the stadium field and walks up a stage placed there. He takes his microphone and begins his announcement, "Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the closing ceremony of the F-30 Grand Prix! We would like to tell you that this grand event is finally coming to an end! And we want you to enjoy it as much as possible!"
The crowds give a round of applause and cheer loudly.
"Many brave racers have fought their way to the top, but at the end, only 3 prevailed. Let us first give a round of applause to those who did not win the race. We should acknowledge them for coming this far!"
The crowds clap their hands.
"And finally, we have the brave warriors who have won the race without losing at all! We would like to welcome them at once! May the winners come up please?"
The crowds begin to go wild as Captain Falcon, Mario, Luigi, Sonic, and Tails walk up the stage and stood on their podiums.
"Please give them another round of applause!"
"YAY! YAHOO!" cheers the crowd.
"FALCON! MARIO! LUIGI! YOU ROCK!" screams Bowser loudly. "YAHOOOO!"
"SONIC! YOU'RE MY FAVORITE!" shouts Amy.
"Are you that excited over this?" Ganondorf asks him. "It's not like you win!"
"YOU'RE AWESOME, GUYS!" shouts Ness.
"YOU ROCK MY SOCKS!" yells Crazy Hand. "BUT I HAVE NO SOCKS!"
Carolla continues to speak, "Let's give off the trophies to the winners!" A beautiful lady hands off the prize trophies to the winners. CF received a big one, Sonic Team received a medium-size one, and the Mario Bros. received only a gold medal. "Now, would you winners like to have something to say?"
CF steps forward and says, "I would like to tell all those who did not win the race one thing, and that is not to be discouraged! Even though you did not win, you showed that you have great effort to come all the way here! Winning isn't important in a race, but it's the skills that matters!"
"He is very right. It is the skill that matters in a race, not winning! Let's give him a hand for his wise saying!"
"YAAY! ROCK ON! YAHOOO!" they all shout.
Sonic steps forward next and says "Hi everyone! I am the fastest being alive Sonic the Hedgehog! To be honest, I'm surprised that I didn't get first place! But at least I get the good feeling of being in a public race! I've also learned that I also have lots of rivals! Surely this world is much bigger than I thought!"
"Yes, this world is full of very potential and excellent people," says Carolla. "One must not think too high of oneself. Remember this: Pride can be the downfall to man."
Mario steps forward and says, "Mamamia! I neva thought-a I would-a win first place! I was just-a hoping to enter theez race for fun, but-a who knows? I'm so surprised that-a I don't-a know what-a to say!"
"I want to be brave!" shouts Luigi.
"Wow! Luigi is so hyped up!" says Peach.
"Tsk! What's so good about this?" asks Wario. "That Mario doesn't seem excited about the fact he won! He should be proud!"
"Little Falcon looks so cool standing on the stage!" says Bon Clay. "Don't you agree?"
"And now that all of you have your word, I would like to congratulate you for winning the grand prix!" says Carolla. "Now is the time for the ultimate prize to be claimed, and you all know what that is!"
The winners nod their head in excitement.
"Yes, it is as you say… The ultimate prize is none other than to meet Carma himself!"
"YEAH!" the winners exclaim.
"Surely you have been waiting for this. Now is the time for your long-time wishes to be fulfilled! Have patience, as we will now direct you to the location of Carma—the Shrine of Gods!"
"That would be unnecessary," says a voice. "I already know where it is."
"Who?" asks Mario.
"That voice!" gasps Carolla. All the priests immediately got to their feet and look around cautiously.
"What's happening?" asks Zelda.
"And who was that speaking just now?" asks Link.
"And why are the priests so shocked at hearing it?" asks Young Link.
"Something tells me big trouble is spelling," says Ganondorf.
"I have the feeling too," says Mewtwo.
Carolla and the priests look around for the source of voice. "I see that the winners for this race are chosen," says the voice. "So allow me to award them with the prizes. As a reward, they will get the front seat to see me meet Carma!"
"Who's that?" asks CF. "Who does he think he is that he can meet Carma himself?"
"That voice is only…" says Carolla, "Deathborn!" He quickly looks up and sees Deathborn standing on top of the stadium wall.
"Deathborn?" the others say curiously.
"Deathborn!" gasps Black Shadow in shock.
Sure enough, Deathborn is standing on top of the wall, overlooking the events that are going on. "Hehehe! You priests were expecting me, right?"
"Deathborn! You dare show up now!" says Carlos angrily.
"What do you want? Come down here and fight like a man!" says Truk.
"Why should I?" says Deathborn. "I have my own plan that I shall follow. I do not want to waste my energy here."
"Deathborn! You're not thinking of doing that same thing 300 years ago, right?" asks Carolla.
"Oh, but you're right! I am going to do it! This time no more failures for me!"
"300 years! He's been alive that long!" gasps Falco.
"I thought only gods and Hands can live that long!" says Pit.
"I can live for many years! No matter how times I am destroyed, I can always come back!" says Deathborn. "I am greater than death itself. I surpass even death!"
"We will not allow the same thing to happen again!" says Carolla. "You must not get to Carma!"
Some priests appear around Deathborn and charge at him to attack. Deathborn lifts up his hands and an energy shield appears around him, repelling the priests away.
"AAAAHHH!"
"Hahaha! There is nobody in this world who can stop you!" laughs Deathborn.
"Damn you!" curses Carolla.
"Hey you! You are in no right to claim Carma for yourself!" CF shouts at Deathborn. "You were not in the race at all, and yet you want to claim the ultimate prize? That is playing dirty!"
"You are in no right to speak of me like that either! I get to do what I want!" says Deathborn.
"You make me angry!" says CF as he gets into fighting position. "Come down here and I'll show you whose boss! You're only a single army, what can you do?"
"Single? I'm afraid I'm not really single. I have gathered a good amount of followers who are willing to obey me! Come out!"
At this, 11 people appear in front of Deathborn. Standing from left to right, these are the orders: Pico, Bio Rex, The Skull, Zoda, Pokey, K. Rool, Mr. 3, Ms. Goldenweek, Jason, Tim Win, and Lassie.
"POKEY!" gasps Ness.
"You again!" gasps Roy on seeing Tim.
"K. Rool!" gasps DK.
"Jason! So that's where you've been!" gasps Carlos.
"Now I have a good reason to use my knives!" says Pico as he licks the blade of the knife. BIO Rex simply growls and roars.
"The day when the dead walks among the living is near!" says Skull in an overly dramatic voice.
"I'm so angry!" says Zoda. "I'm going to unleash my rage upon everyone because I lost!"
"Surprised, eh, Ness?" asks Pokey. "Deathborn promised me great powers to get my revenge on you! HAHAHAHA!"
"Donkey Kong!" says K. Rool. "I will crush you for stealing my car and making me lost the race!"
"Hehehe! Looks like my dream to become the greatest artist is coming true again!" says Mr. 3. "I will show the world my art of… killing!" Ms. Goldenweek said nothing but eats rice cracker.
"Haha! This is much more fun than being a priest!" says Jason.
"I am the best," says Tim. "I will always be the best no matter how many times I fall!"
"Though I do not like the idea of being ruled by a man," says Lassie, "but this is the good chance to let me see Carma and asks him for what I want!"
"As you see, I am not quite alone!" says Deathborn. "These people are my faithful followers who are willing to come with me to the new world I am going to create!"
"You mean you want to ask for Carma to make you the ruler of the world?" asks CF.
"Not only that, but the whole universe! You shall all sit there and watch the end of the current world! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"
"We won't let you!" shouts Carolla.
"You can't do anything about it! Anyone who dares go against me shall be like this!" Deathborn gathers a ball of energy in his hand and hurls it among the audience. The audience scream and quickly run off, leaving Barney sitting on his seat, as he is oblivious of what's going on.
"Where'd everybody go?" asks Barney. The energy ball then hits him. "YAAAAAAA!" And Barney disappears in a bright flash.
"GASP!" the others all gasp.
"Hahahahaha! This is what will happen! I can send whomever I dislike out of my sight! I have no idea where they'll go! Hahahahaha!" laughs Deathborn.
"Why you!" growls Carolla angrily.
"I have no more time to waste! Let's go to the Shrine of Gods, my men!" says Deathborn, and then he disappears in a bright flash, along with his followers.
"This is bad… How can this terrible thing be happening…?" says Carolla. "He even harmed an audience… This is terrible!"
A priest pops up next to Carolla and tells him, "Don't worry, director. We just found out that the audience Barney the Dinosaur was found back inside his hotel room, and he is unharmed."
"Phew… That's good… But I'm not sure whether the readers are pleased to hear this or not."
TO BE CONTINUED…
Well, Deathborn is starting to heat things up! The races will all end here, and the next few chapters will be about trying to stop Deathborn from reaching Carma. There will be LOTS of fighting! I sure hope you still look forward to it!
And Random Racer 45 talked! Now that's one heck of a speech!
And what do you think of Deathborn's 11 henchmen? So that's what he means by giving hope to the losers! How will things turn out? You'll have to wait and see!
Coming up next chapter: The Path to Shrine of Gods! Charge in and Fight For the World!