Dragon Puncher's Return As A Mario Kart Grand Champion

It is a beautiful afternoon for a race at Luigi Circuit as I was polishing up my go-kart for my return as the Grand Champion. I smiled to myself and said, "I can't believe that I'm back and ready for some more Mario Kart racing. This is my first race in the major-leagues and I'm so glad to be back. Well, let's finish this kart!"

"Good afternoon racing fans! Welcome to Luigi Circuit and the all new Mario Kart Grand Prix!" Lakitu announced as the crowd cheered, "This is Lakitu and it is an honor to be back here once again for a brand new season. Today's races takes us to Luigi Circuit where we are about to start the new season off with the return of our Grand Champion! Get ready to race because we are about to welcome him back! Don't miss it!"

While Lakitu was speaking, I put on the finishing touches on the Fire Breath and said, "All done! Now, that is one cool kart. Well, time for the return of the Grand Champion!"

"And welcome back everyone! Well, are you ready to meet our returning champion?" Lakitu asked to the crowd.

"YEAH!" The crowd agreed as they cheered.

"Then let's meet our returning champion! Our first racer is everyone's favorite racer. He has been a rookie since he first started the Grand Prix and with the Finish Line Final Boost he did at the final race in Mario Circuit last season, he has transformed to our Grand Champion thanks to his victory. Ladies and gentlemen, driving on the Fire Breath, please put your hands together for our returning champion, the racer burning with passion… DRAGON PUNCHER!"

As Lakitu announced my name, I entered the track with the crowd cheering. I smiled to myself as I kept on driving with the crowd chanting my name, "DRAGON, DRAGON, DRAGON!"

When I got to the starting line, I took out the championship trophy from last season and I held it up high with the crowd making the biggest cheer. Then I put it down and I said, "The Grand Champion… IS BACK!"

Lakitu came to me and said with a hug, "Welcome back, Dragon Puncher!"

"Pleasure to be back once again, Lakitu!" I replied with a smile.

"So, how are you feeling about your return?" Lakitu asked me.

"Amazing! When I first competed in my very first race, I was doing a great job and when I came to the final race at Mario Circuit, it was a big challenge for me but thanks to the Finish Line Final Boost, I made it across the finish line and then, I became the first rookie as the Grand Champion! Now, I'm back and ready to defend my title!" I replied as the crowd cheered.

Lakitu smiled to me and said, "Well, now that you are here once again, are you ready for your first one-on-one race of the Grand Prix?"

"I was looking forward to that! Who is my first opponent for this one-on-one opening race?" I asked.

"You will be racing against Luigi!" Lakitu announced as Luigi drives in with his Standard Kart.

Luigi smiled to me and said, "Welcome to the race, Dragon!"

"Thanks, Luigi!" I replied, "It is an honor for me to race against you one-on-one. Are you up for it?"

"Let's go!" Luigi agreed as Lakitu came in with his starting lights.

"Alright you two, here are the rules of the opening race. You will drive around this course three times. That is three laps for the both of you. There are no items in this opening race so, do you best. Whoever crosses the finish line first after all three laps, wins the first race, and the first ten points!" Lakitu announced, "The loser will only get 5 for finishing in second. After all of the races are played, the eight racers with the highest scores will advance to Mario Circuit for the Championship Race and the trophy! So, are you ready?"

"All set!" We agreed.

"Alright then! Dragon and Luigi… START YOUR ENGINES!" Lakitu shouted as we turned on our engines.

The crowd cheered as I get ready for my first race as the defending champion.

Lakitu flew up with the lights and said, "Alright then, you two. The moment the starting light turns green, you may begin the race! Now Dragon, since you're the returning champion, you know what to do for me if the race is about to start. Go ahead, Grand Champion!"

"With pleasure!" I replied with a smile, "Lakitu… PUSH THE GREEN BUTTON!"

"You got it! One countdown for the opening race, coming up… NOW!" Lakitu agreed as he pushed the green button.

Then, the first red light came on…

"Ready…"

I held on to the steering wheel as the second red light appeared…

"Set…"

Luigi took a big deep breath as we await the green light.

I thought to myself and said, "Alright, time for my favorite starting boost from the championship, the Fire Breath Super Maximum Rocket Start! Well, let's try it! Fire Breath Super Maximum…"

And then, Lakitu said the word to start the race as the green light went off…

"GO!"

"ROCKET START!" I shouted as my kart got out of the line with the crowd cheering!

And so begins my first race as the Grand Champion.