Ok then, here we go. Leg two of this story. This was an interesting chapter to write because I had a little bit of trouble finding a challenge for a roadblock, so I'm just using one from The Amazing Race board game, just a little bit revised so that it's not plagiarism. Well, enjoy.
P.S: Thanks for Spatterson and Samusaran 101 for reviewing. And thanks to Tommy for showing me a problem I had that I didn't realize until later. If you want to see what the problem was, check out chapter one for more details.
Disclaimer: I don't own Mario or the Amazing Race: But the idea's for where they go are mine.
Mario Amazing Race Chapter Two: Don't you think it's a little obvious
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"Previously on the Amazing Race, Mario Edition".
"Prepare to GO!"
Eleven teams began a race around the earth, for a chance at one million coins. They went from New York to China.
"Peach and Daisy had already started fighting with each other by the first roadblock"
"Oh so that's how it's going to be huh? You ready for this, because the next several days are going to be so miserable for you".
"But they weren't the only ones".
"Yeah, we need to start getting along more. We've been dating for about three weeks and this is already not going well. We've had lots of fights and I don't know how long this is going to last". Birdo said, sighing at the end.
"Toad and Toadette pulled it off and won the express pass".
"Oh my god, oh my god, we did it Toad, we did it".
"As well as a second express pass".
"You must give this to another team by leg 4".
While Wario and Waluigi breaking the rules, didn't let them catch up.
"Wario and Waluigi, because of your penalty, you are the last team to arrive".
"Ten teams are left, who will be eliminated, next".
"This, is Beijing, China". Starlow said as the camera panned around different parts of china. "One of the most populate countries in the world. And this is the Great Wall of China". The camera showed around the giant wall. "More than 5,000 miles long, this is the start of the second leg, in a race around the world".
"Toad and Toadette, who were the first team to arrive at the pitstop at 8:02 AM, will depart at 8:02 PM". Starlow finished, as the screen changed to present time.
The sky was black, with a faint glow. It was nighttime in the area of the Great Wall. A owl could be heard. The sound of Chinese aircrafts could also be heard, trying to stop the oncoming attack from America by creating a counterattack. But this was no matter to one team, who's main goal was to gain as big of a lead as possible. When the time came, they opened their clue.
Toad and Toadette: First to Depart; 8:02 PM
"Make your way to Russia, and find the winery hut". Toad read.
"Teams must make their way via plane to Russia. Once there, they must navigate through the snow and find the Winery hut. It is here, that they will find their next clue".
"Let's move". Toadette said, getting in the Starlow car that was not tipped over due to Wario about 12 hours ago and drove off.
"I still can't get over the fact that we won the first leg!" Toadette squealed. "With these express passes, nothing should stop us. Especially seeing that we can get a free alliance with the second one".
Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong: Second to Depart; 8:15 PM
Bowser and Bowser Jr.: Third to Depart; 8:16 PM
Because the departure time for the next two teams are so close together, they are departing at about the same time.
"Russia, let's go". Donkey Kong said to his nephew monkey as they left for the airport.
"I'm feeling confident about this leg. We've beaten all but one team in the first leg". Diddy Kong proudly said. "We just need to beat that one team and we'll be at the top of the pack".
"Me and my son did well last leg. Not first, but, for the first leg, you can't always expect perfection. That's why we're going to win this leg". Bowser said, excited to crush the competition".
King Boo and Boo: Fourth to Depart; 8:42 PM
"Ok then, so we're going to Russia".
"Isn't that a place somewhere in the world?"
"I would assume so".
"Me and my son have been doing great from the start. Of course, first would be so much better, but as long as we're not last, Starlow will live to see another day". King Boo said, sounding unusually cheerful, which made Dalton shudder once he left.
"Let's go".
Beijing International Airport: Toad and Toadette
"Hi, we need tickets to Russia please". Toad said.
"Anywhere in particular?"
"Uh". Toad started looking through the clue for some hint as to where they were supposed to go.
"They need to go to Krasnodar". Dalton said from behind the camera.
"Ok, seeing as how that's the only plane that hasn't been bombed until tomorrow left, I'll just give you the tickets". The attendant said, holding out tickets
"Thanks". Toadette cheerfully said.
Toad and Toadette: First on Beijing international flight 411
Yoshi and Birdo: Fifth to Depart; 9:12 PM
"Make your way to the winery hut". Yoshi read.
"I screwed up. Because of me, we have some random punishment that will come somewhere in this leg. I wish I could have changed what I did, but no. I had to use my tongue like I always do". While Yoshi was saying this, his tongue was grabbing a book and putting it in his mouth.
"Let's move". Birdo called out, irritation in her voice.
Goomba and Shy Guy: Sixth to Depart; 9:14
The two didn't say anything. All they did was read the clue and get in their car.
"After being checked, I was told that I was going to be just fine. The only problem was that I would have to walk like a fat person to reduce pain in my crotch". Goomba said in a during leg interview. Shy Guy was listening to his music again, so he didn't say anything.
Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong; Bowser and Bowser Jr.: Currently getting tickets
"Hi, we like tickets to the next flight to Russia". Donkey Kong asked".
"Well, seeing there's only one flight left, I'll put you on it".
"Great, when's it leave?" Bowser asked.
"9:30". The attendant responded.
"Ok, that means we have a lead over the other teams uncle". Diddy Kong said as they got their tickets.
Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong: Second on Beijing International flight 411
Bowser and Bowser Jr.: Last on Beijing International flight 411
"This is the first flight leaving carrying Toad and Toadette, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, and Bowser and Bowser Jr.. They should be arriving in 7 hours and 30 minutes".
Beijing International Flight 411: Currently in the air
Toadette and Diddy Kong were talking.
"Look, seeing as how we have a good lead over the others, and you and your uncle are the only other sane people on this flight, we were thinking of giving you this". Toadette said, holding up the second express pass.
"Your giving that to us?" Diddy Kong said, surprised that Toadette was doing that.
"Yep, just think of it as an alliance offering". Toadette said, pulling her hair behind her head. Diddy Kong slowly took it. "Thanks". He said before falling asleep.
King Boo and Boo: Currently in Fourth Place
"Excuse me, we need two tickets to Russia". King Boo asked.
"I'm sorry, the flight just left".
"Oh come on. When's the next flight leave?"
"Well, we have one coming into the airport in three hours, I can get you on that". The attendant said.
"Sure thing". Boo said, taking the tickets.
King Boo and Boo: First on Blizzard airlines flight 1007
Mario and Luigi: Seventh to Depart; 9:42 PM
Kammy and Kamek: Eighth to Depart; 9:43 PM
Because the departure times are so close together, they are departing at the same time.
"Make your way to Russia". Luigi read.
"Then find the winery hut". Kammy also read.
"Getting seventh is disappointing, to say the very least. As a hero, you have to live up to being good at everything. And getting seventh just takes that away". Mario said, stroking his mustache the whole time.
"Me and my mom really could have done better. But with magic on our side, we can do whatever we want". Kamek said, confidence being heard in his voice.
"Let's a go bro". Mario said to his brother, who was getting in the car.
Peach and Daisy: Ninth to Depart; 10:02 PM
Koopa and Dry Bones: Last to Depart; 10:03 PM
"Move out". Dry Bones said, as the duo rushed into a car and took off. They came back momentarily to have their car start jumping on the princesses car before leaving. It came back with a match and oil, setting fire to the car before driving again.
"Well, let's start moving". Peach said, grabbing Daisy and pulling her into Starlow's private coach.
"If we want to get anywhere in this race, we have to be more aggressive". Peach said in an interview at the airport. "We may just be two princesses who are great at sports and stuff, we are also great at other stuff like baking and gardening and will not be defeated".
"Yeah, being last to depart sucks". Koopa said in an interview at the airport. "We need to show everyone that we are the superior team and start dominating more".
Yoshi and Birdo: Second on Blizzard Airlines flight 1007
Goomba and Shy Guy: Third on Blizzard Airlines flight 1007
Mario and Luigi: Fourth on Blizzard Airlines flight 1007
Kammy and Kamek: Fifth on Blizzard Airlines flight 1007
Koopa and Dry Bones: Sixth on Blizzard Airlines flight 1007
Peach and Daisy: Last on Blizzard Airlines flight 1007
Soon enough, all the other teams had arrived at the airport and met up with King Boo and Boo, who were waiting for the flight to arrive at the airport. And soon, it arrived.
"This is the second flight carrying all other teams that weren't on flight one".
The sky above Krasnodar was cloudy, so you couldn't see any sun. Snow was falling onto the ground below, making the roads slippery and car crashes more likely. It also made seeing things much harder than normal. But it wasn't enough for a certain plane to land on the ground and let the passengers off.
Beijing International flight 411: 5:03 AM
When the plane touched down, the three teams started looking through the snow to find their transportation.
"What is this, snow?" Donkey Kong asked. Being from an island without any snow, he had no idea what it was.
"Yes, now just stay there while we get into a car". Bowser said, walking into the car real slowly with his son behind.
"Hey, how about you share a car with us". Toadette offered.
"Sure". Diddy Kong said, getting in the car. The mushrooms followed and they drove after the father and son.
Bowser and Bowser Jr.: Father and Son
"Are we there yet?" Bowser Jr. asked his father.
"No son, we just left the airport five minutes ago". He was trying really hard not to lose his temper. It became even harder when they found a four way intersection. Going straight ahead lead to a gas station, while the left and right lead to more snow.
Bowser could go get a map, but the other teams were gaining, so he didn't have much time. So he went to the left. The other two arrived at the intersection and watched the father and son go to the left, so they took to the right.
The winery hut was a simply a wooden hut full of wine. It had a parking lot and a large room inside that could hold at least 200 people. But today, it had three who were sitting at a long table. Outside, a taxi pulled up and the people came out.
Toad and Toadette, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong: Currently tied for First
"Roadblock, who's got skills?" Toadette read.
"A roadblock is a task that only one person has to complete, and they can only complete 8 for the entire race. For this roadblock, one team member must enter the hut and balance a cup of wine on a sword and perform routines without dropping it. After they are done, they must drink the wine still on the sword and take their clue.
"I think I can handle this". Donkey Kong said.
"Me too". Toadette said, running inside before Toad can say anything.
Bowser and Bowser Jr.: Father and Son
"This doesn't look right". Bowser said to himself. He looked around, but couldn't find anything. "Maybe we took a wrong turn".
"Maybe it was at that four way intersection". Bowser Jr. said out loud. Bowser smacked his forehead.
"Unbelievable!" He roared, turning the car around.
Toadette and Donkey Kong: Currently on Roadblock
The two walked in to see people in the room next to a tray that held cups of wine. Swords were also placed on the wall. The people saw the racers and pointed at the swords. Unsure of what else to do, they went and grabbed one, as well as a cup of wine. They were then told to balance the cup on the end of the sword. They did just that. They were then told to do certain moves with the sword, almost like a dance of some sort. They were told to do spins, twirls, flips, and one involving throwing your sword in the air and catch it as well as the wine cup without cutting yourself. It was basically almost impossible. At least, until one person finished.
Toad and Toadette: Currently in First
"Good job". Toad cheered as Toadette ran out with the clue in her hands.
"Make your way to Sochi, where you must then find the arena square". Toadette read.
"Teams must make their way to Sochi and find the arena square. It is here, that they will find their next clue".
"Let's go". Toad said, getting in the car.
Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong: Currently in Second
Moments later, the larger simian came out with the clue. After reading it, they realized a problem.
"They shared a cab with us, and they just left". Diddy Kong said real slowly.
Bowser and Bowser Jr.: Currently in Third
"Here we go". Bowser said, relieved to have found the place. After reading the clue, Bowser decided to do it. When the two weren't looking, the apes got in their car and drove off.
"It's not cruel if it's payback for all the evil they've done. We just needed a ride and they were the unlucky team". Donkey Kong said in an after leg interview.
After a while had passed, Bowser had finally finished. About an hour after he started.
"That was ridiculous". Bowser grumbled, opening the clue and reading it. When he looked up, he saw the obvious.
"Where the hell is our car!" He roared.
"Oh, the two monkeys took it about an hour ago". Bowser Jr. said sweetly. Bowser glared at him.
"And you didn't say anything why?" He asked.
"Because I wanted to see your reaction and put it on shroomtube".
"Shroomtube?"
"Yeah, being on tv, we can't say the actual name due to copyright laws. So, that's what I thought".
"Sounds like what we have back home". Bowser said while flagging down a cab. They managed to get one and drive off.
Starlow and Dalton were currently at the pitstop. Starlow yawned and asked a question.
"Can you get me a coffee?" She asked Dalton.
"Sure. What type?" Dalton replied.
"Let Starbucks decide that".
"Wait, so you want me to go to Starbucks to get you a coffee when I could just make one with the coffee machine?"
"Yeah".
"Fine, I'll start the car". Dalton said, walking out.
"Oh no, you can't do that. Gas is too expensive. Go by foot". She responded.
"You do realize that it's about a three mile walk from here to there?"
"That's the point. And don't make it too cold". Dalton sighed and began his three mile walk.
Blizzard Airlines flight 1007: 8:58 AM
The remaining seven teams quickly left and got to the cars. Although one didn't look so well. Birdo stopped and looked at the car.
"Oh no". She mumbled. "Don't tell me that's our-".
"Due to a misconception at the previous leg, Yoshi and Birdo should have undergone a penalty. However, they had already checked in, so therefore, they have received a punishment in this leg. Their punishment is that they have to drive a terrible car with low gas mileage for the whole leg. If they substitute their car, they are automatically disqualified. Despite this, they still can't be last in order to stay in".
"Great". Birdo mumbled, getting in the car and looking around. It was not a car you would expect. It actually looked like Starlow had tinkered with the vehicle and made it much worse. By the time the duo had put the keys in the slot, everyone else was gone. So, they rushed as fast as they could. Which was very slow.
Mario and Luigi: Brothers
"Intersection, dead ahead". Luigi called out.
"Well then, we have a fifty-fifty shot. Let's go right". And so they did.
Goomba and Shy Guy: Work Partners
They didn't say anything when they got to the intersection. They simply went left.
Koopa and Dry Bones: Cousins
"Perhaps left?" Koopa questioned.
"Sorry. I'm driving, and I say right". Dry Bones responded, turning the car right.
Peach and Daisy: Princesses
"They're going right". Daisy said.
"Well then, we go left". Peach said, turning the car before Daisy stopped her. "I don't think so".
"How come?"
"Because if they're going the wrong way, then we know we can beat them". Peach questioned this before shrugging and turning the car around. Although in this time. King Boo and Boo went right while Kammy and Kamek went left.
Yoshi and Birdo: Dating
"There's a gas station up ahead. We need to fill up". Yoshi said, pulling into the gas station. "You can go get a map, I'll watch the car". Birdo went inside.
After looking around briefly, she found what she was looking for and brought it to the cashier. Balloons started falling from the roof.
"Congratulations!" The cashier cheered. "You're our 500th customer. For doing this, all of your purchases here are free. In addition, you get this 2014 silver Honda!"
Birdo looked at it, then looked at the clue, which specifically said they had to drive their lousy car.
"And, if you take the car, we'll throw in a newly invented legal teleporter free. But you must take the car!"
30 seconds later
Somehow, in 30 seconds, Birdo had stormed outside the station, grabbed Yoshi by the throat, threw him onto the hood of the car, duck taped his mouth, then duck taped the rest of him and poured ice water all over his unprotected body. She then got in the car, looked at the map, and drove to the right while hitting every bump in the road possible. The wind also made Yoshi colder.
"I still regret what I did. I really wish I hadn't screwed up as badly as I did. Now we're stuck with this car, and I'm stuck on the hood of the car, duck taped and ice water all over me". Yoshi said in a in mind interview.
Well, that's that. Sorry I cut off the race from here. I just lost all motivation to write this. Not to mention school has been torturous on me. I don't even want to think about future years. I've had so many things to do. Like yesterday, I took a trip to the mountains for the whole day. And just earlier today, we had a power outage that went on for hours. But I wanted to get you guys something, so I gave you the first half of leg 2, where I got everyone into Russia and explained Yoshi and Birdo's penalty.
Speaking of which, I chose that as a penalty because A: Nobody sent a review or PM for any ideas. B: It just seemed like a good idea that I came up with.
Anyway, there's nothing I can do about it now. And you've got a pretty good idea on how everyone is doing on this leg. And just to let you know, it takes five hours to get from the winery hut to the arena square. So that's how everyone else managed to land before they arrived. And don't worry. Soon enough, the lead will have to change one way or another. So once again, sorry for the half update. I still plan on updated the second half next week as I promised. So, until then, Stay Solid.