Chapter 3: Rome

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"Last time on the Ridonculous Race, the 18 teams flew to Kenya to take some pictures of the African wildlife. The Larpers magic failed to get them a victory, big surprise, and they left. Who'll be next to go? Find out now on the Ridonculous Race." Don announced.

"Welcome back to the Ridonculous Race. The winners of the first challenge, get first dibs on the Don Box. After the Ice Dancers did their signature poses, Josee hit the button.

"Looks like we're going to...Rome." she saw.

"Rome, Italy. Home to ancient ruins, ancient history, and ancient pizza. Once they get to Rome, they'll have to go the Colosseum to get their next tip."

The teams got back in their jeeps, and drove to the nearest airport.

"Rome is a great city. It's one of the oldest in the world." Ellody said to the camera.

"And home to some great intellectual minds." added Mary.

The teams then got to the airport, and quickly got in line for tickets. There were only room for five teams on the current flight for Rome, so the teams hurried to get in line. The lucky ones to get tickets were the Ice Dancers, New Couple, Tennis Rivals, Mother and Daughter, and the Goths.

"While the first group of teams have boarded the flight to Rome, the other teams have to wait for the next flight which doesn't leave for another hour. Though some of the teams were on edge, some teams were just fine.

Emma and Noah were talking with each other, Kitty was snapping selfies, and Owen was snacking.

"Normally I would be really pissed that we're not on the first flight." Emma told.

"But Noah's here so it's not so bad."

"Having a boyfriend's really mellowed her out." added Kitty.

Then the plane landed in Rome, Italy. The teams then grabbed taxis and went to the Colosseum.

"I wonder what our next challenge will be?" wondered Kelly.

"As long as it anything that's too hard on the nails." Taylor said, looking at her nails.

"Last year we got kicked out in the second challenge." Pete told the audience.

"We're not gonna let that happen this time." Gerry added.

When they got to the Colosseum, the Tennis Rivals were first to reach the Don Box. Gerry pushed the button and the tip came out.

"Looks like this one's a botch or watch." he read.

"In this botch or watch, the person who didn't take pictures in Kenya must pull their partner in a chariot and the passenger has to try and grab five Italian flags. Then race to the next Don Box." Don explained.

"Let's go." declared Carrie.

While the first five teams started the challenge, a plane landed carrying the Sisters, Geniuses, Reality TV Veterans, Vegans, Rockers, and Adversity Twins. They got their taxis and went to the Colosseum.

And the Daters, Fashion Bloggers, Cops, Brothers, Surfer Dudes, and Father and Son had just boarded the plane to Rome. Carrie was pulling Devin in the chariot.

"Don't strain yourself." Devin warned.

"Don't worry, I got it." Carrie assured.

"Be sure and get all the flags, Josee." Jacques told.

"You just make sure to run fast." she told him back.

And so he took off. As the other teams arrived and went to the Don Box, some teams got their flags. Crimson managed to grab a flag, and so did Taylor.

"The final group of teams have finally made it to the Colosseum, while some of the first group of teams have finished. The Goths, Ice Dancers, and New Couple got their flags, and were hurrying to the next Don Box."

Ennui pushed the button first, and the got the first tip.

"I hope you're in good shape." he read.

"For the next part of the challenge, teams will have to jog to the Chill Zone which is about a mile away. But the thing is the team will have to wear tradition Roman clothes." Don mentioned, as he was also sporting a white tunic and sandals.

The teams got their costumes, used some portapotties to change into them, and started their jog.

"I can't believe people used to run in these." said Devin.

"Neither can I." agreed Carrie.

The next teams that finished the chariot were the Father and Son, Tennis Rivals, Mother and Daughter, and the Sisters.

"You okay, son?" Dwayne asked his son.

Junior had to pull him in the chariot.

"I'm fine, Dad."

"I know my dad worries about me." Junior confessed.

"But I can take care of myself."

"But I'm still in charge of your safety son." Dwayne reminded.

Pete and Gerry hurried to the next Don Box, when suddenly Pete fell.

"Oh, it's my artificial knee. It's acting up again."

"I thought you had it checked out before the race." Gerry told him.

"I did."

As this was happening, the other teams passed them. They changed into their togas and sandals, and jogged away. For some teams it was easy like, the Father and Son, Sisters, Mother and Daughter. However for some teams it wasn't, like with the Reality TV Veterans and Tennis Rivals.

At the Chill Zone, Don waited for the first team to arrive. Then he saw them coming. The first team to arrive were the New Couple.

"New Couple, you're in first." Devin and Carrie cheered.

"Ice Dancers you get silver."

Josee and Jacques gritted their teeth through their smiles.

"Goths you're third place."

Soon other teams were arriving. 4th were the Father and Son, 5th the Sisters, 6th Mother and Daughter, 7th came the Daters, 8th the Reality TV Veterans, 9th the Cops, 10th were the Brothers, 11th the Surfer Dudes, 12th were the Vegans, 13th the Fashion Bloggers, 14th the Rockers, 15th the Geniuses, it was now down to the Adversity Twins and the Tennis Rivals.

Pete's fake knee, and Gerry's back were acting up. And Mickey and Jay's asthma was too acting up.

"We're almost there." wheezed Mickey.

"Come on Pete, we can still make it." Gerry encouraged.

"I'm trying." Pete replied.

Soon they were neck in neck. It was a close one, and the Adversity Twins managed to get to the Chill Zone first.

"Adversity Twins in 16th. And Tennis Rivals I'm afraid you're going home." Don told. The two older men groaned.

"Well maybe this is a sign that it's time to retire." Gerry said.

"Yeah, perhaps we can take up some new hobbies." Pete replied.

"Yeah, perhaps we can take up coaching tennis to young people." Gerry suggested.

"Good idea." Pete agreed.

And they left to go home.

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