Disclaimer. Uh... Not much to say, so I'll respond with the reviews. Well that and the fact that this challenge is taking me longer than I thought. Sorry... ^^; Please note, there is a poll on my profile, and if you don't have an account, you can leave a review. It will be counted. Thank you. 0w0
Pandamonium: I really don't see why not. I was already going to have Tails in it, although I do refer to him by his actual name, not his nickname. I don't know why. And I'll call it Sonic: The Mole. I do already have the rest of the contestants, and everything else though. But sure, I mean, I did have a name, but it wasn't really a permanent one. Just until I could come up with a more official one! ^^
The Amazing Race (Against Time)
Starlow looked at him, "Seriously?"
DK burst out laughing and walked off. Starlow sighed, and phoned the others via conference call, "Guys?"
There were two yeses and she continued, "I just found out the twist. Kooper can't respond. If you knock, he won't hear you, or be able to respond. We have to start over."
There were groans and she sighed, "I know. Just come down to the lobby."
Starlow looked at the others, "Well, seeing as we won't know if Kooper is in the room or not, we can either knock, and if someone responds, we can just apologize, and if no one responds, we can use the key. If that works, odds are we found him. If not, the person just isn't home. Any questions?"
Peach tentatively raised her hand, "Wait. Can't we all split up and-"
Starlow jumped in, "No we can't. Since there is only one key, we have to stay together so we don't miss a door that he could be in."
Peach glared at her, "Well, we could possibly take account of the doors no one answered if we split up, and then when finish with that floor, we can meet and try those one out. K?"
Starlow tried to come up with a sour remark, but she couldn't. Shilo took over, "Well, since that works, we'll pair up with who we were with before, meaning Starlow, you'll be on your own. So Axel and I will get the first floor, Starlow will get the third, and Peach and Iggy, you'll get the fifth."
Starlow blankly nodded and Iggy and Peach set off for the fifth floor. Axel turned to Shilo, "Also, we'll call back if we get any clues to Kooper's location. Okay?"
Shilo nodded and called Peach. Starlow aimlessly wandered to the third floor muttering to herself, "She stole my big moment. Mine! I just... But..."
Peach was about to knock on the door, when the phone rang. She picked it up and turned on speaker, "Hello?"
"Hey! I was just telling you that if you found any clues to his location, call us back. Also, ask anyone you see if they saw some people guiding a blind folded or otherwise handicapped koopa with them. K?"
Peach smiled, "Sure. Got it!"
She hung up and Iggy turned to her, "Who was that?"
Peach looked back, "That was Shilo. Didn't you recognize the voice? I did put it on speaker."
Iggy nodded, "Not really. I just was listening to the instructions."
Peach shrugged, "Meh."
She knocked on the door, and a small noki popped out. She was older, and had a sweet, caring voice, "Hello?"
Peach smiled, "Hi! I was just wondering if you saw a koopa being guided to a room? He would have been blindfolded, and possibly with some others."
The noki nodded, "Oh yes, I did see them. It was kind of strange. But they went that way. To the left. I think they went up the elevator. Is that all princess?"
Peach was taken aback, "Yes, but how did you know I was a princess?"
The noki smiled, "I've seen enough royalty in my day. Would you like to come in a talk?"
Peach smiled, "Sure. I-"
She was cut off as Iggy tugged on her dress, "Mama Peach? I think we have to go and find Kooper. You know... Money at stake?"
Peach gently laughed, "Oh yes. Bye!"
The noki waved and went inside. Peach turned to Iggy, "It's been awhile since you referred to me as mama."
Iggy blushed, "Well, it's more or less a habit. That's all. And I kind of got out of it since King Dad hasn't kidnapped you in a while."
Peach smiled, "Well, it's fine."
She leaned forward and hugged Iggy, who smiled back.
Shilo stepped away from the door, "I don't think the residents are going to help us. I think they have been bribed into trying to lead us away from Kooper."
Axel frowned, "Why on earth do you think that?"
Shilo shrugged, "Well, that nice pianta, the one by the stairwell, she said the koopa went up the stairs, but only one. The noise stopped after that. But we know there is... Unless."
He called Starlow on the walkie-talkie, "Hey. Are you sure you got the clue right. We only have about... 30 minutes left."
Starlow's voice come back, "Yeah. But do you want it anyway. You seem to have a knack for riddles today. The riddle is, 'The mass of Water. Deserve error.' I'm assuming that since the mass of water is 1, it would either be on an odd floor, or the first, which is also an odd. I have no idea what Deserve error means. But-"
Shilo shouted back, "WAIT! He's in the basement! Get everyone down there! I'll explain later!"
As Shilo waited at the top of the stairs, "Ugh where are they? We only have, like, ten minutes left."
Right on cue, the elevator dinged. Peach and Iggy stepped out. Peach was carrying Starlow. Axel laughed, "What now?"
Peach smiled, "Well, the elevator was taken, so she had to run up the stairs. That really tired her out, so she ended up passing out in my arms."
Shilo smiled, "Well, I believe he's down here. I-"
DK round the corner and smiled, "Good! You seem to have a good idea that he is down there. Any reason?"
Shilo smiled and Starlow sat up, "Yes I would like to hear why. I do not want to pass out for nothing."
Shilo laughed, "Well, the clue, 'The mass of Water. Deserve Order.' means that you need to put it in reverse order. It's an anagram. But also, the mass of water, 1, backwards, is 0.1, meaning he's not above ground. He's below it. Of course, it could also mean even, the mass, backwards, ssam eht, ssam eht, but we were more likely to look there, and the producers want to put the wool over our eyes."
There were some confused murmurs and Shilo sighed, "It means fooled us. It's figurative. It's from back on Earth. I keep on forgetting that the Mushroom Universe doesn't have the same language."
Peach laughed, "Oh I get it!"
Shilo continued, "Well, is he down there?"
DK smiled, "Well, if he is, then you win. If not, you probably won't have time to win, soo..."
Shilo nodded, "I'm pretty confident."
There were murmurs of approval. DK nodded, "Well, then down we go!"
"KOOPER?"
Peach looked at Iggy, "He can't hear you."
Iggy laughed nervously, "Oh yeah..."
Starlow floated back up, "I think I see him. Over there."
She pointed at the corner, which had a couch with a familiar koopa on it. Shilo and Axel ran over, and started to undo his restraints. He gasped and sat up, "That is the warmest thing I will EVER be in."
He took a deep breath in and smiled, but it was strained, "Ummm, I have to tell you something. While you were looking for me, I was given an opportunity for an exemption."
The air tensed and people looked at him. They knew exemptions came at a price. He continued, "I was told that I could take an exemption, but if I did, only the 50,000 coins would be added to the pot. If I didn't, I would add 25,000 more coins in. You are allowed three chances to try and talk me out of it, but I think I have my mind made up."
There were a few mumbles of disappointment, but Axel spoke up, "But, why do you need it? You seem to have the Mole down, and you could add money to the pot! I mean... Why?"
Kooper sighed, "Well, the current archeological expedition we are currently working on is running out of funds, and it's really important. We may have just found a new type of yoshisaur from the Portobello Era, and it might be the link between prehistoric Yoshisaurs and current ones. I need that money... And 50,000 coins are still good..."
There was silence. DK turned to Kooper, "So does that mean you will take the exemption?"
Kooper nodded and DK smiled, "Well, still, 50,000 coins has been added to the pot. Good job!"
The mood lifted to a light happiness, and everyone exited to the stairs.
DK lightly clicked his fork against his glass and everyone went quiet, "I would like to make an announcement. We can play one little game, if you want to earn some more money. Any objections... ... ... ... Okay! Then I will pass around these journals and would like everyone to take one."
He passed around the journals. Peach got a nice purple one, and Iggy did too. Toadette chose a red one, and Kooper grabbed a blue one. Shilo and Axel both grabbed green. Starlow took a red one. Bombette got blue. DK smiled, "In each of the journals, there is a number. That number is the amount of coins he notebook is worth. In one of the journals, there is the word, 'Leader.' That person is in charge of picking the notebooks. All at once or one at a time, the rest of you will try to sweet talk or bribe or something to get the leader to choose your notebook. Say yours said 10,000 coins and the leader picked yours, 10,000 coins would be added to the pot. There are some other tricks, but you will find them out later. You are not allowed to tell the amount to coins you have or any other writing in you book, in anyway shape or form. If the above is violated, nothing will be earned. This only applies in the top half of the page. Get it?"
Everyone nodded and DK smiled, "So who here is the leader?"
Bombette started, "Oh! It's me!"
DK nodded, "You have ten minutes. Begin."
He sat back and Peach stood up, "Bombette I have a large sum of cash in my book ,and I would really advise you to get it."
Toadette jumped in, "No, I probably have a bigger sum. I don't know how much there is in range, but I do believe that I am at the higher end of the spectrum."
Kooper nodded, "Maybe, but I have a formidable amount too."
Shilo and Axel both stood up and fought each other for the conversation. Shilo started, "Well, I have-"
Axel butted in, "Yeah? I bet I-"
Shilo push him into his seat, "I have a low number. Don't pick me."
He sat down and Bombette nodded. Iggy sighed, "I have a relatively middle amount. Meh, I could care either way, but there is more out there I bet."
Axel stood up, "I have a pretty large amount, so you should have my notebook."
DK got in, "Five minutes."
Peach rejoined, "Mine is bigger. Bombette, you really need to count the others out of it. I mean-"
Kooper got in, "Well, I have to say, I do believe this one is pretty big."
Starlow sighed, "Well, this is between Peach, Toadette and Kooper. I have an interesting amount, but- Oh! Something on the bottom half! It says Me!"
Shilo gasped, "Mine does too! It says 2000. Me 2000. Huh!"
Iggy nodded, "Mine also. It says Wikipedia. Hmmmm... Wonder why. That's not a very reliable source."
DK interrupted, "One minute left. If a decision is not reached, the money will be passed up."
Kooper looked at Bombette, "Please, this HAS to be one of the highest of the money values! Just p-"
Peach butted in, "No, mine is larger. It has to be. I know it."
Shilo screamed, "HOW CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT LIER! SHE'S JUST TRYING TO LOSE THE MONEY! Pick Kooper or Toadette, but don't pick her."
Everyone jumped when he screamed. Finally after a few strange looks, and a snort or two, Toadette smiled, "Peach, yours has a bad consequence. Do you really want to take it?"
Peach started, "What? How did... You MOLE!"
Bombette panicked, "KOOPER!"
DK nodded, "Kooper, what was inside your book?"
He smiled, "25,000 coins. Enough to make up for the exemption!"
Peach sighed, "Mine was 35,000 coins. But I had to take a neutralizer for next episode. So I guess I'm glad that I didn't get chosen."
Toadette sighed and mumbled, "I had an exemption... But it had 5000 coins with it."
Shilo laughed, "Mine had 10,000! Lousy right?"
Starlow smiled, "Well, mine is 15,000. Meh."
Axel snorted, "Mine was 20,000."
Iggy nodded, "Mine was 30,000. Mine was better, with no consequence too."
DK nodded, "Yes, so 25,000 goes into the pot. Oh, and since the Mole botched up one of their clues, we are proud to present, the replacement clue!"
He took out a piece of paper. It said, '8u, 3d, 5r, 8l, 2r, 4d.' When everyone had their clue copied, DK smiled, "And the first to take the quiz is Toadette!"
She quietly turned the computer on.
1) Is the Mole male or female?
a) Male
b) Female
Toadette: Oh gosh... I think I know who the Mole is this episode, but they're starting to sway me. So I really don't know. But I'm still on them. I've kinda switched suspects, but if I get out, I know who the Mole is. But I'm still on them. 50/50 on the other suspect.
2) During "Mario Kart" did the Mole make it to the final three?
a) Yes
b) No
Kooper: I've kinda had my eye out for Iggy and Peach. Both of them are high candidates, but I don't know which one is truly the Mole. They've both had their own suspicious moments. But Iggy is too obvious. Peach would be more of an innocent figure. But Bombette is still nagging at the back of my mind. So I might end with her on some of the questions. Whew... Glad I have an exemption. *smile*
3) How many people did the Mole get out during "Mario Kart" (This includes themselves.)
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
Axel: Um, well, before now, I was going for Shilo, but now I guess I'm not. I mean, I will hold up the coalition, but I don't know. I could have sworn it was him, and I was staying in, but meh. Actually I was going for someone else other than Shilo, but I was still going for Shilo. But now I'm just going for them. Actually, currently, I'm just rambling. And I can remember anything about them. *sigh*
4) In "Deaf, Dumb, Blind Kid," what role did the Mole play?
Air Group
Land Group
Water Group
Captive
Messenger
Starlow: I'm starting to think I'm not fit for this game. I can't get in, and I just twist people the wrong way. I don't think many of them like me, and I don't like that. I like them, but they don't like me. I think I'm going to throw this quiz, but I'm just too competitive. And since I know who the Mole is, I just can't.
5) Did the Mole try to convince the captive to give away the exemption?
a) Yes
b) No
c) The Mole was the captive.
Shilo: I'm honestly confused. I don't who the Mole is. I mean, I have an idea, but I really don't know. So I was going for Iggy, But then I didn't. And Then Bombette, and then not. But since only Axel tried to convince, and only Kooper was the captive, neither who I believe are the Mole, it is probably safe to say no.
6) What type of puzzle did the Mole solve?
Math puzzle
Word problem
Jig-saw
The Mole had to solve a puzzle, but didn't try.
The Mole didn't have to solve a puzzle.
Bombette: Great... Kooper and Starlow didn't solve, Toadette did a puzzle, I didn't try, Shilo and Axel did a riddle, and I'm assuming that Peach and Iggy did the math. So I guess Math. But one time I saw a movie, and the real criminal was a mild mannered young goomba, so that raises the suspicions on Toadette. ARG!
7) What did the Mole have written in their notebook?
Leader
Exemption (5,000)
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
Neutralizer (35,000)
Shilo: Heh, I'm assuming they meant the journal money game. But anyway, I'm guessing above 15,000 because those three don't really have a red flag in my mind. Now, with one of my suspects in mind, in this episode, they seemed to have made a very rash, yet not that obvious or harmful choice. It was blatant sabotage too. So, I'm going with their choice. Hm? You want to know who it is? Too bad. I don't reveal my secrets that easily.
8) When did the Mole pick their notebook?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
Iggy: I'm beginning to feel like there is someone watching me behind my back. Like, not trying to stalk me, but to make sure I don't sabotauge. YEAH! I have someone who believes I'm the MOLE! Well, other than that, I have no clue. I don't even remember when I picked mine. Blast.
9) What colour was the Mole's notebook?
Red
Green
Blue
Purple
Peach: Wow, I don't know. I'm down to two suspects, and they didn't have matching notebooks. But I'm guessing it was the most suspicious of them. Well, duh! Obviously the Mole will sabotage and be suspicious! Heh. But it's them. I know it.
10) Who is the Mole?
a) Bombette
b) Peach
c) Toadette
d) Kooper
e) Axel
f) Shilo
g) Starlow
h) Iggy
The Mole: Oh I feel so happy! I don't think anyone is on me anymore! Well, someone is, but I'm diverting them. As for the answer, it's me! Duh! But all the other contestants would now me as the Mole if I bit them on the arm. Meh. Thus the consequence of not being the Mole.
DK settled into the chair in the lobby of the hotel. A small crowd of fans of The Mole had gathered, wondering who was executed. DK smiled, "Again, here is your pre-execution Mole clue."
He took out a piece of paper, and it said:
'8u, 3d, 5r, 8l, 2r, 4d'
As people finished scribbling in their notebooks, DK continued, "Today, as you know, there will be an execution. In a moment, I will begin entering your names into the computer. If your screen if green, you will remain in the game, and have a chance at the final pot. If your screen is red, you will be joining Luigi and Toadbert back at home. Your game ends here. Kooper has been exempted, and thus cannot be executed. Any volunteers?"
Peach raised her hand reluctantly, and the sidelines visibly tensed. She was an obvious favorite. DK smiled, "Peach."
PEACH
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GREEN
She sighed and relaxed, unconsciously tensed herself. Iggy jumped up, still sure of himself. The sidelines were relaxing, but many of them also tensed. They knew he was being played, and hoped he wasn't executed because of it. DK smiled, "Iggy."
IGGY
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GREEN
He smiled sweetly and Peach hugged him. Toadette raised her hand, anxious to know her results. The sidelines relaxed, and she shot them a disapproving glance, upset they didn't favor them. DK laughed, "Well, this seems much more relaxed in public! Toadette."
TOADETTE
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GREEN
Some of the younger people in the lines smiled. She was one of them who put energy into the game. Shilo raised his hand, but had to swat down Axel so he could go first. DK raised his eyebrows, "Shilo..."
SHILO
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GREEN
Shilo smiled and sat down. Axel got up and sent a glance at Shilo. Shilo giggled and Axel continued. DK nodded, "Axel."
AXEL
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RED
Axel tensed and DK frowned, "I'm sorry Axel, but you have been executed. Please grab your things and follow me."
Axel sighed and took his bag. The crowd dispersed, Axel and DK left, and Shilo sighed, "I guess every good thing must end some time. He was my best friend too. Ever since Earth and the Candlelit Diner. I'll miss him. I wonder who he though the Mole was...?"
Axel blew up a balloon as Shilo turned and jumped off the ramp. He did a trick in midair and as he hit the ground, he sped up. Axel gulped and hit one of the pedals. He shot backwards and hit the ramp. He then shot forwards and hit Iggy, who was then knocked off the ramp, right over the cliff. He shrieked as he fell until a Lakitu got him and he lost a balloon. Axel laughed and made a mental note that the left pedal was the reverse.
Iggy laughed, "Well, he probably would have last longer in a coalition. You know, more info. Although, he seemed to be pretty smart..."
Shilo looked at the puzzle, "There are a few trees in a garden. On one of them, a pear tree, there are pears (quite logical). But after a strong wind blew, there were neither pears on the tree nor on the ground. How come?"
Axel shrugged and said, "Let's solve this as we walk. And I am so glad that Bee is gone. He talks in more riddles that DK does!"
DK looked back at Axel, "Anything you will remember most here?"
Axel laughed, "Well, I really enjoyed the challenges. They were the best. I also like getting to be around people like that, the helping each other, and what not. But it was fun while it lasted."
DK smiled, "Well, anything you would like me to tell the contestants?"
Axel nodded, "Tell them that this isn't what they think. The Mole is out there, and they are sneaky. They will do anything to get you off of their tail. Oh, and look to see who I voted on in my first quiz. Tell them they were a really sneaky Mole. I loved every second of it."
He smiled as he climbed into the van waiting to drive him to the airport. DK sighed and said a last farewell, "Well, it was fun to have you on the show. You were a good contestant. I think the others really liked you. Good bye!"
As the van drove off, DK yelled on last thing to him, "Give my best to Luigi and Toadbert!"
Toadette shook her head, "He may have been a smart player, but not enough. Natural selection. You of all people should understand this Iggy. Natural selection. He wasn't fit to live in this environment, so he was picked off into extinction."
Shilo looked at Axel, "I think I have the answer to the riddle."
Axel looked at him, "Okay Mole, what is it and how do you know?"
Shilo smiled, "One, I'm seriously not the Mole. Yes, I want everyone else to think that, but I want you to stay in till the end. So yeah, I guess I'll enter the coalition. Two, There were two pears in the tree. So one blew off and there was only a single pear on the ground and the tree. So you can't use plural. And three, I knew because I really thought about how you suggested it was a trick question."
Axel laughed, "Well, you were the one to suggest it."
Shilo shrugged and nodded, "Well, onto the coalition. Other than me, who do you think the Mole is?"
Axel shrugged, "I honestly don't know. But I'm really suspecting Iggy. I've been going for him on the quizzes so far, and I'm in. I only started to take your suspicious activity seriously this episode."
DK walked back in, "Contestants! It is almost curfew! Unless you want a major penalty for your out of bounds, I suggest you get back to your rooms."
As they left, DK muttered under his breath, "You'll need the sleep. The Mole is much more straining than you think..."
No one heard him.
DONE! I feel so proud! This chapter is twice the normal amount of words than in a regular chapter. I just felt I had to end it. But I could have done it in two. It would hurt to use a second chapter. I'm not lying. *Dies on the inside* Well, anyway, Thank you for reading, please vote on the poll, and review! I LOVE YOU ALL! FREE CYBER COOKIES! *smirk* ~ Shilo Burbans