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Chapter 21

Back to the Racetrack

"So," Graystripe said as they left the arena, "What kind of racetracks do you have?"

"A lot," Luigi said simply.

"What kind is Bowser likely to pick?"

"His own, for starters," Mario said. "But as the last race, probably. He'll probably choose some other hard ones, like Rainbow Road. It's harder than it sounds," he added in response to the warrior's skeptical looks.

"Okay," Firestar said. "How many others will be competing?"

"Well, we will, right bro?" Luigi said, looking at Mario.

"Probably. I'm also thinking R.O.B., Yoshi, and DK will be involved to. And Bowser, of course."

"We didn't think Bowser wouldn't be in it, considering he's holding it," Graystripe said.

"How many smashers are there?" Firestar asked.

"Well, you saw how many when we had dinner last night," Luigi said. "Though you haven't met all of them. In fact, you haven't seen that many, compared to how many there actually are."

"That many?"

"Oh, yeah," Mario said. "There are a few of us. And then, of course, there are those who stay here for a little bit, but can still count as smashers. Again, like Taebus."

"Hey, have they met Mewtwo yet?" Luigi asked.

"Who in Starclan is Mewtwo?" Firestar asked.

"He's another Pokemon smasher. Why?" Mario said.

"Because he's right ahead," Luigi said. Mario, looking ahead, saw Mewtwo floating there, waiting for them.

"Hey, what's up, Mewtwo?" Mario asked as they approached.

Not much, Mewtwo said. Firestar and Graystripe looked around.

"He's like Lucario," Luigi answered the unasked question.

But I did have to tell you something, Mewtwo spoke again. I noticed something that I think you might be able to tell me about.

"What is it?" Mario asked.

Last night, when everyone else was asleep, I felt something. A surge of power somewhere. I know from the newspaper that someone was killed last night, and the power happened about the same time.

"Are you saying their connected?" Luigi asked.

I think they are, Mewtwo said.

"Well, why did you think we could tell you about it?"

Because I also know that it might be connected with your murderer. It was a small surge of power, but I still never felt anything like it.

"Well, I don't think Scourge was ever capable of something like that," Firestar said.

"He wasn't," Graystripe confirmed. "He was capable of committing the crime, though. Maybe the power thing happens whenever someone dies."

No. There have been more deaths than this one around the Smash Mansion before, and this is the only one that I felt a power surge with. I don't know why it would happen, though.

"Maybe we should ask Zelda," Luigi said. "Can you tell us if it happens again, Mewtwo?"

I will, Mewtwo nodded. If you think of something it could mean, let me know, would you?

"Yeah," Luigi answered. "It might be a good idea to let Taebus know too."

I'll make sure he does when he arrives, Mewtwo said, turning the other way.

"Come on," Mario said. "Let's get to the racetrack."

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At the racetrack, they met up with Zelda.

"What were you doing here?" Mario asked.

"I figured you four would be here for Bowser's tournament," she answered. "I remembered that Firestar said they would drive when hedgehogs fly."

"By the way," Luigi said, turning to Firestar and Graystripe, "what did you think of that?"

"The only thing that would be more surprising is Dustpelt telling me I was his greatest friend," Firestar said. "Does that happen later?"

"No, that's one thing that stays the same," Mario answered.

They turned as Bowser stomped up to them. "So, you're competing in my tournament, are you?"

"We figured we would," Mario said. "We wanted to go up against the werewolf king, you know."

"I'm not just the werewolf king," Bowser said. "Now I'm the leader of all non-human armies!"

"Good luck with that," Mario said, deciding not to argue. It just made his head hurt.

"So, what tracks are we on today?" Luigi asked.

"Well, I figured I'd take some mercy on those two noobs-," he looked at Firestar and Graystripe, "-and start out with Luigi's stage. The one that's like the most basic track we have. Then, we'll go to Koopa Cape, then Rainbow road, then we'll finish it on my stage. Bowser's Castle, fools!" Here, he laughed maniacally.

"So, when does it start?" Mario asked.

"Just as soon as everyone gets here," Bowser said. "Twelve smashers. Let's see, I've got you five, R.O.B., Yoshi, myself, the two Dks, Meta Knight, and King Dedede."

"Meta Knight's in this race?" Mario asked.

"Of course I am," Meta Knight's voice said. They turned to see him coming towards them. "I decided to compete since I might not have any brawls for a while."

"So, that's all of us," Bowser said. "Unless one of the smashers I just mentioned is out?"

He was looking at Zelda, but she looked back at him. "No, I'm in, Bowser," she said. "It's been a while since my last race."

"Well, let's get going," Bowser said.

And that's all for now. Okay, a couple things to say before I finish up here. I may be updating a little less often. I just started a new story, (Murder by Smashing, check it out if you want,) and I'm going to be updating that one too. But I will update this story too. Oh, and of the four people who guessed my age, three were right, (though two were a little vague,) and one was two years off. That's right: 14. Anyways, please R&R, flames are bad, constructive criticism is fine. Gamer4 out.