Just to warn you guys, this chapter has some M rated themes. If you're sure you can handle reading mature stuff, then by all means. Otherwise, skip to the part where it says 'the next morning' (it will be in bold) Not sure if that means that I have to change my story's rating, but yea… just sayin'… I WARNED YOU!

The Following Night… / Dimentio's First Test

After the contestants had finished their racing event, they had retired for the day to enjoy themselves to many of Mr. Smiley's accommodations. Mario and Luigi ate pasta at the café. Peach and Timpani went for a swim. Bleck and Grodus played chess in the library. Crump, Bowser, and O'Chunks worked out in the gym. Nastasia, Antonia, and Mimi were having their girls night out at the spa. Doopliss watched T.V and Dimentio sat in his room plotting a way to free himself from his uncle's prison.

Meanwhile in Mr. Smiley's study, Mr. Zep was finishing counting today's earnings, while Mr. Smiley meditated.

"I believe it's time to test Dimentio's 'loyalty' to Antonia" declared Mr. Smiley intuitively.

"What did you have in mind, sir?"

"Well… it is common for people to be unfaithful to others through their negative attributes. Of course, I am referring to lust, greed, and cowardice."

"So how do we know if these attributes are still strong in Dimentio?"

Mr. Smiley gave a devilish grin. "Why, Mr. Zep, it is common knowledge that lust comes from the attraction of other women." He said this as if he had experience that sort.

"So we're going to have someone seduce him?" said Mr. Zep while drinking. It was a long day for him.

"Oh, not just anyone… Mimi" Mr. Smiley chuckled with amusement.

Mr. Zep shattered his glass and looked at Mr. Smiley as if he had gone insane this time.

"By the look on your face… I'd say you agree with me! Good show, Mr. Zep!" said Mr. Smiley with a wholesome laughter.

Mr. Zep just sat there, shocked and horrified at what might happen.

Mr. Smiley cleared his throat and controlled himself "Now then Mr. Zep, you are to persuade our green shape shifter to… well, you know."

"Shall I sneak the love potion into her drink?" inquired Mr. Zep

Mr. Smiley put on a stern face and shook his head disapprovingly. "I'm disappointed in you Mr. Zep. Tsk, you always want to do things the easy way… fine then, bring Mimi to my study, so that I can talk with her… alone. You may take the night off."

Mr. Zep, unsure of what to do next, left the room to find Mimi. "I hope he knows what he's doing."

That night, the contestants had already gone to bed. Mr. Zep was wearing his light green P.J.s with dark green money signs on them. He woke from his slumber to go to the restroom. Down the hall, he heard noises.

"Strange… no one should be up this late" thought Mr. Zep. He made a gesture with his hand, spoke an incantation and concealed his presence. He followed the noise into Mr. Smiley's study, and put his ear on the door to listen in on what was happening.

"Mimimimimi, golly Smiley! I had no idea you were so… flexible!" said the green shape shifter with delight.

"Well, *grunts with effort* let's just say I had practice…" This voice belonged to Mr. Smiley.

"Mimimimi! Stop, you're tickling me!" squeaked Mimi.

Mr. Zep was horrified at what he just heard as his hyperactive mind started to mass produce images of indescribable horror. "My Grambi! Are they actually…?" thought Mr. Zep with a sickly green face.

Mr. Smiley sounded like he was panting. "Now then… right hand GREEN!"

"EEEP!" squealed Mimi. There was a thud to the floor as Mr. Zep heard sighs of relief.

"*gag* I can't believe you'd go this far… wait a minute… right hand green? What kind of position is that?" murmured Mr. Zep to himself.

"Well, looks like I won" declared Mr. Smiley with a triumphant tone.

"Tee hee, all right then. Tomorrow, I'll flirt with Dimmy"

"Well you're going to have to do more than just flirting to get Dimentio to cheat."

Mimi gave a little smirk. "Please, even Dimmy can't resist me." With that Mimi left the study, while Mr. Zep entered in and saw Mr. Smiley buttoning up his coat.

"Oh! Mr. Zep, you should be in bed getting sleep."

"Sir, I'd like to know why Mimi was in your study" said Mr. Zep anxiously.

"Oh that? How embarrassing… err… well… ahem, we were having a lovely game of… Twister!"

"Twister?" Mr. Zep started to remember Mr. Smiley saying 'right hand GREEN!' "Oh… that actually makes sense…" Mr. Zep sighed as if he just woke up from a nightmare.

"You see, after I had a talk with Mimi about my plans for Dimentio, she seemed a bit skeptical at first and a bit angry when I suggested that she should flirt with Dimentio, seeing as how she and Antonia have a good friendship. But, I convinced her that it would be good for Antonia to expose Dimentio for the cheating backstabber he really is. She later insisted that we play Twister… what did you think we were doing?"

"Well, I thought that…"

Mr. Smiley instantaneously figured out what Mr. Zep thought and smiled in amusement "Oh you thought that she and I?... Oh ho ho ho! Mr. Zep, you should know better, you naughty man. Did you really think that I would violate a young girl like her? I may be a charming man with simple pleasures, but I am certainly not a pervert.*yawns* Well, I'll just retire to my room. Try to get some sleep Mr. Zep" Mr. Smiley left the room with a satisfied look on his face.

Mr. Zep, who was still unsure of what had happened that night, went to the wine cellar and drank himself to oblivion.

The next morning…

All the contestants woke up pleasantly from their night and went to the dining room to receive their breakfast and unfortunately, their next event. Mr. Smiley greeted his guest with delight.

"Well good morning! I trust you all slept comfortably" said the ringmaster.

Mimi, who was not yet at the table, went down the stairs with a skimpy red dress and sat right next to Dimentio. "Good morning, Dimmy!" said Mimi cheerfully.

Dimentio was somewhat disturbed at her attire. "Is that a dress or did you skin some poor creature and decided to call it clothing?" Antonia started to snicker.

Mimi seemed to be a bit annoyed. "Hmph! If you must know, I wanted to look good for my next performance."

"Bleh heh heh Bleck! Your enthusiasm never ceases to amaze me, my minion! Says Bleck"

Mimi started to flush. "Oh do you like it countie?"

Mr. Smiley cleared his throat and slowly shook his head at Mimi, who seemed to have gotten the message.

"Oh right… hey Dimmy, what do ya say we go walk around later, you know, just to see if there's anything fun to do around?"

"Why this all of a sudden?... oh I see… you're just trying to lure me in to a dark alley just so you can get revenge for what I did to the count" said Dimentio amused.

"Come on Dimmy, don't rude to her. Just spend some time bonding with her, *whispers* at least this way she'll seem less threatening to you if you apologize" insisted Antonia.

"She'll always be as threatening as a bob-omb near a gas station, regardless of whether or not I try to 'bond' with her. Besides I'd very much rather be with you" stated Dimentio.

Mr. Smiley made a rude gagging noise to stop the conversation, though as skeptical of Dimentio's 'change', he had to admit that he did pass the first test. Mimi gave up and averted her energy into getting Count Bleck's attention.

Mr. Zep bursted through the door and frantically ran towards Mr. Smiley with a letter that had a strange seal of a bear on it. "Sir, we have a problem" said Mr. Zep.

"Let me see…" Mr. Smiley took the letter and as kept reading on, his disposition seemed to have gotten grimmer. Mr. Smiley tapped his glass with his spoon. "Everyone…"

The table became silent. Mr. Smiley put on a forced smile to conceal his anxiety. "I'm afraid I am needed in my study for the moment, so while I'm gone, get yourselves ready for the next event, which will be a small time questionnaire, with a chance to win many prizes!"

The contestants cheered for joy as they head off to their 'harmless' next event. Mr. Zep and Mr. Smiley rushed off to the study room and lock the doors. There was an awkward silence.

"Sir, I suggest… that under the unexpected circumstances… that we should 'postpone' all activities of the Crimson Circus until we resolve this problem" said Mr. Zep

"No, the crowd wants a show to remember, and I shall deliver…" said Mr. Smiley with a monotone.

"But… HE's coming back, from what you've told me about this person, we should at least take the necessary precautions in mounting a defense"

Mr. Smiley shook his head "Any defense would be useless… the best thing to do is to welcome him like any other guest."

"I understand… but if things get out of hand we should…"

"NO! I cannot let a minor setback get in my way of giving the greatest show on Earth!"

"But this is more than just a setback… his brute strength alone can rival your powers…"

"As far as he knows, we're still friends. So when he comes here, tend to his wishes, but DON'T look him in the eyes, he'll probably stay for just a day…"

The discussion was interrupted by a large crashing of the front gates…

"Shall I fetch the tea?" asked Mr. Zep.

I bet you people were thinking exactly what I wanted you to think in the first part of the chapter XD. But anyways, will Dimentio pass his next two tests? Who is this mysterious visitor? Has he come in aid of the contestants or for the ruination of Mr. Smiley? Just keep reading and you'll find out lol. :D