Sunburstkitty brought it to my attention that at one point I had Mallownose as a she cat and later a tom. He is definitely male and sorry for any confusion about that. Also I see some followers have started to read the story later on. I closed voting for the last team a while ago. But thanks for your interest. I only want to do the one Amazing Race, but if anyone wants to do it with me, we could have it where like 3 or more of us write the whole story but take turns doing the legs. And we can use the reviewer suggestions for cats in that race if it happens.
We see Millie and Blossomfall arguing about the Detour. Seems like it did not take long for those two to start arguing again. Millie is insistent that they do the Parking Space task and Blossomfall feels strongly about the Churning task. It is about 5 minutes later, and they are still arguing.
"Looks like the peace between us didn't last long", said Blossomfall. "Let's just make a decision soon. The brother/sister team will be out shortly". You know what, let's just do the Parking space one. If we fail, I can blame it on you for picking that one".
"Are you for real? Fine let's do the Parking Space. Here's our cab. Let's see if he knows where to go", said Millie.
Luckily the cabbie knew where to go. They could not afford to waste any more time. Because as soon as the left, Tigerheart and Dawnpelt came out. They decided to do the Parking Space Detour. They showed the clue to the cabbie to see if he knew where it was, and the cabbie did not know. So they asked to borrow his phone and he allowed them to look up directions. Dawnpelt got the directions to the place and they were on their way.
About 12 minutes after Tigerheart and Dawnpelt left, Leafstar and Echosong made it out. They were discussing what to do. They quickly decided to do the Churning Detour because the Parking space one seemed more uncertain. They were the only team who decided to get directions inside from one of the baristas in the cafe.
Millie and Blossomfall arrived at the location for the Parking space. They picked the Picnic set up as well. They looked at the picture and started to set up. They had to come back a few times to see more of the items they needed for their parking space. They worked in silence. Finally they were done and went to the judge to have her check their spot. The judge said it was incorrect. Then the arguing started again. Blossomfall said, "Didn't you check everything in the photo to make sure it was right"?
Millie said, "And didn't YOU check the photo to make sure everything is right"?
Blossomfall said, "Maybe if we actually spoke to each other during this Detour we would figure out our mistake. Let's just go back to the photo and compare everything again". They did that but both felt everything was correct. They went back again and still didn't see their mistake. At that point Tigerheart and Dawnpelt were almost finished setting up their space.
Millie said, "Look they are almost done already. They will probably finish before us. This is ridiculous".
Blossomfall said, "Listen I am trying to do the best I can just as you are. Let's just take a deep breath and look at the photo again". They look a few deep breaths and took several extra moments to look at the photo. Finally Blossomfall noticed that one of the flowerpots was not set up correctly. They fixed their mistake and got their clue just as Tigerheart and Dawnpelt went up to get judged. It turned out they were wrong too but Tigerheart had noticed Blossomfall and Millie looking at the photo and overheard the conversation about the flowerpot. They decided to check their flowerpot and noticed they made the same mistake. They fixed it and got their clue a few minutes after Millie and Blossomfall left.
Leafstar and Echosong arrived at the open air museum. They viewed the demonstration and got to work. As they were working Echosong said to Leafstar, "I am worried we will be eliminated. I am sure we are last. We have been bottom feeders in many of the legs but now there is no one behind us".
Leafstar said, "Anything could happen. Someone could have trouble on the other Detour, or get lost or it could be a non-elimination leg. We cannot lose heart".
Echosong said, "Okay. Let's get this done". They actually found some extra energy and were able to finish the task quicker than they thought.
As the first half of these teams are doing the Detour, the first group of teams got the clue for the Roadblock and are making their way there now.
Squirrellflight and Bramblestar opened the next clue. Go to the Port of Copenhagen to get your next clue. They had their cab there waiting for them and the cab driver takes them to the Port. A few minutes later Lionblaze and Crowfeather get the same clue.
Lionblaze and Crowfeather were worried because they could not remember if they told their cabbie to stay. Turns out they did. They both breathed a sigh of relief. They also make their way to the port.
Reedwhisker, Mallownose, Leafpool and Hollyleaf are all able to go to the Port uneventfully.
Squirrellflight and Bramblestar arrived at the port. It is a big port and they were not sure where to go. After searching aimlessly for a few minutes, Bramblestar had the idea to run ahead (because he is a quick runner) and try to find it himself and call to Squirrelflight if he finds it. Squirrelflight is reluctant but decides to go with his plan. About 5 minutes after Bramblestar left, Squirrelflight sees Lionblaze and Crowfeather come their way.
"What's going on Squirrelflight? Where's Bramblestar"? said Lionblaze.
"He went on ahead to find the clue box and I am waiting here for him", said Squirrelflight.
Both Lionblaze and Crowfeather look at each other in confusion. Lionblaze says, "Listen, why don't we work together on this one? I'll go see if I can find the clue and Bramblestar and Crowfeather and you can wait here. Whomever finds it first will come back and tell the other".
"What if you guys don't run into each other and/or you miss Bramblestar at some point. I see some problems there", said Crowfeather.
"Good point. Sorry. Good luck to you" said Lionblaze.
"Thanks anyhow", said Squirrelflight. Turns out as Lionblaze and Crowfeather leave, they meet up with Bramblestar half way who tells them how to get to the clue. Bramblestar runs back. "Listen, I have the information here on the roadblock and how to get to it. Turns out we are closer to it here than where the clue box is. I hope you don't mind that I shared some information with Lionblaze and Crowfeather about that since they are family".
"No it's okay", said Squirrelflight. "So what is the Roadblock. Bramblestar gives the clue to her and we see Autumnsplash say, "This is a roadblock. Team members may do no more than 6 roadblocks during the whole race. In this road block, teams must go to the Maersk shipping site. One team member will use a crane to move some shipping containers to a boat. "Well this is all mechanical, so it is not about strength, so do you think I should do it"? said Squirrelflight.
"If you want, then fine", said Bramblestar. So they went off to the site. Squirrelflight was actually getting excited about the task.
"This should be fun. I never done anything like this before", said Squirrelflight. Bramblestar smiled at her.
Squirrelflight got the demonstration in the crane and as that is happening, Crowfeather and Lionblaze arrive. "So who is doing the task"? said Bramblestar.
"For some reason, Crowfeather really wants to do this task, so who am I to tell him no"?
Bramblestar looks surprised and says, "Ok". Then he looks up to see Squirrelflight in the crane. Crowfeather was going to get the gives him the thumbs up. He is really impressed how well she is doing with the machine and she is making quick work of transporting the containers to the shipping boat. Finally she is done and gets the clue. Then Crowfeather is using the crane but surprisingly is not as fast as Squirrelflight.
"Nice work sweetheart". And he gives Squirrelflight a big hug. "The clue says the next Pit Stop is at Tivoli Gardens", said Squirrelflight. So they get their cab and their cabbie knows how to get there.
As Crowfeather is finishing up, Leafpool and Hollyleaf arrive. "Hello"! said Lionblaze. "Good to see you guys. So who is doing the Roadblock"?
Hollyleaf says, "I am. Got to go to the demonstration. See you later".
Crowfeather is finishing up and coming to Lionblaze and they get the clue. At this time Hollyleaf is just starting. They find a cab and tell the cabbie they need to go to the Tivoli Garden.
Hollyleaf is having some trouble and panics a little as Reedwhisker and Mallownose arrive. Leafpool shouts some words of encouragement to her and Hollyleaf gets back on track. Mallownose goes up for the demonstration and when he starts, Hollyleaf is almost done. About 2 minutes later Hollyleaf is done and comes to Leafpool and they get their clue and find a cab. They leave for the Pit Stop.
Mallownose is doing a good job with the Roadblock. Reedwhisker is surprised that Millie and Blossomfall haven't arrived yet. But finally they do and it is only 5 minutes ahead of Tigerheart and Dawnpelt, so they lost their bigger lead to them. Millie and Blossomfall were tired of arguing at each other. They decided to flip a coin and Millie was the one to do the Roadblock. Mallownose is done and gets his clue and they leave. Millie gets the demonstration and a few minutes later so does Dawnpelt who is doing the task. Despite being late, Millie makes quick work of the task and increases their lead to a 10 minute difference. Dawnpelt finishes shortly later. They get their clues and go to get cabs for the Pit Stop.
All the teams found out the Pit Stop was at Tivoli Gardens. Most of the order of arrival of the teams was consistent except Reedwhisker and Mallownose got lost. So the standings at the mat at the Pit stop were:
1. Tigerstar and Scourge (Fast Forward)
2. Squirrelflight and Bramblestar
3. Lionblaze and Crowfeather
4. Leafpool and Hollyleaf
5. Reedwhisker and Mallownose
6. Millie and Blossomfall
7. Tigerheart and Dawnpelt
So when Leafstar and Echosong arrived they figured they were last. Tansy was there and said, "You are the last team to arrive". She then paused for a minute and said, "But it is a non elimination leg. However you must both do a Speed Bump in the next leg. Good luck".
Stay tuned for the next leg in Russia!