Here we go. The grand finale of the Ridonculous Race.
Let's do this.
Once again, Sky and I have done it.
We've made it.
After all the hard work, all the struggles, all that sweat, we both have made it to the grand finale of the Ridonculous Race. Well, in a way we have. It's technically still the semi-finals, but that didn't mean we were gonna hold back. No matter what, we were determined to win this race one way or another and get another case of the million dollars.
Or at least just beat the Ice Dancers and gloat at their elimination.
After we received our final travel tips that instructed us to go to the airport that'll give us one last flight to New York City, we sat in the airplane along with the other three teams.
For sure, this was gonna be a close race.
(Dual Confessional: Plane)
Sky: *Smiling* We've finally made to the finale!
Zane: *Grinning* Yup. And now we're the only contestants to do so twice in Total Drama history. *Points a finger up* That takes some serious skill... which we do have.
Sky: We're so gonna win this!
Zane: *Shrugs* Or at least tear the Ice Dancers a new one.
Sky: That too.
As soon as the plane landed, all of us raced out of the JFK Airport and ran straight to the Don Box. If there wasn't any pressure before, there was now since none of us didn't slow down for anything. Sky took the next tip from the Don Box right after Geoff.
"It's an All-In: Who's Ready To Face the Traffic? Take one of the Ridonculous Taxi Cabs and drive all the way to the Empire State Building. Once there, climb..." Sky then gained a worried look. "86 flights of stairs all the way to the observation deck and grab one of the four suitcases with a travel tip attached. Once done, read the instructions to where the mid-way chill zone is and follow your objective. Fun fact: Last team to arrive is pretty much doomed. Have fun!" She widened her eyes nervously. "Oh, boy."
"The taxis!" Brody saw them not too far from where we were.
"Quick, let's go!" I commanded. I wasted no time as soon as I saw them and Sky managed to catch up with me. We were able to secure the third place taxi. The moment we were in, I took the driver's seat and Sky grabbed the map while occupying the passenger's side. We were already on the streets faster than the blink of an eye.
"Which way to the Empire State Building?" I asked in a hurry. Didn't really want to get lost in the big city, especially when we're in a competition.
"Left!" Sky answered.
"Hang onto something." I told her. I drifted the taxi left and sped down the street.
"Next right." I did the same thing again right after she told me the direction. I navigated around and in through the cars in the street. It was like playing Need for Speed, except if I crashed there would be no reset and probably have to use the million to pay for someone's insurance if the thing I crashed into was their car.
"Normally I would object to you driving like this is a street race, but this is somewhat similar to an actual street race." Sky commented.
I smiled smugly. "And who says video games never help you in real life situations?"
*CRASH*
"Aah!" Both of us screamed in surprise as something from behind crashed and bumped us further. "What was that?!" I asked with wide eyes.
Sky looked from behind her and gasped. "It's the Ice Dancers! FLOOR IT!" I slammed on the gas pedal to go to push the taxi. I drove wildly to avoid them from slamming us, but they were able to so again and spun us.
"WHOA!" Eventually, our little ride crashed us into a nearby pole. We both struggled out the vehicle, when we stopped. Both of us regained our senses, then glared at the Ice Dancers' cab as they drove away.
"UGH! You two are so irritating!" Sky screamed and stomped her foot in annoyance to them as they gained distance from us. We've said this many times, but it'll never lose it's meaning.
(Dual Confessional)
Jacques: *Smiling* Just because we're in a competition doesn't mean we can't enjoy ourselves, huh?
"Forget about them, Sky. We'll deal with them later. Right now, we have bigger fish to fry." I said with some anger in my voice, gesturing to our wrecked taxi.
She sighed. "Aw, man. What are we gonna do now? We'll never get to the building and stay in the race by running."
I looked around and saw a sign with staircases leading down below. I smiled and pointed forwards. "Over there. Subway entrance!" She turned her head to the sign. "We'll get to Empire State Building and get our suitcases in no time. Sound like a plan?"
Sky smirked back. "Definitely. Let's go!" We both ran down the subway entrance, grabbed two tickets for the ride, and were already on board riding through the tunnels. Both of us sat next to each other completely ignoring a sleeping hobo next us.
"I'll give NYC some credit. They're subways are cleaner than I expected." I commented, clearly impressed by their standards.
"That's probably keep the rat population away from here." Sky remarked. "I don't think anyone would dare touch the outside of the subway if there was even one rat in here."
I shrugged. "Can't blame 'em. There's even more rats than people from what I've heard. Still, it's a quite sight to see." I laid back in my seat, putting my hands on the back of my head.
"Yup. Thinking about taking Kitty on a date here?" She asked me.
I made a balancing gesture on my hand. "Eh... probably. I'm not too sure. The restaurants can be very rough. If you take a one second delay, you have to go to the back of the line."
"That doesn't sound so bad."
"The lines in restaurants here stretch out for at least a quarter mile." I deadpanned.
"Oh." Was she could respond with.
"But from what I've heard, the food here's great." I grinned. "It's no wonder it's a tourist attraction anyway."
"Next stop: Empire State Building." The voice on the intercom updated our next arrival.
"Yeah!" Sky and I high-fived each other.
A few minutes later, the subway stopped, both of us sped out of there and up the stairs. When we reached the top, the building was right in front of us.
"Here's the Empire State Building." I gestured in front of us with a grin. I turned my attention to a taxi that was parked in front of it. "And someone else is here. My guess is that the Surfers already made it."
"What makes you say that?" Sky asked as we started to run into the building.
"Well, they've been having a good streak so far." I tossed out one theory just as we both started to run up the stairs.
"Hey, guys!"
"Hey, what's up?"
Geoff and Brody passed by and greeted us on their way down holding a suitcase with a travel tip attached to it.
I smiled even more. "Like I said before: good streak."
A few flights of stairs later, both of us made it to the top. "Here it is. We're at the deck."
"And three cases left." Sky pointed ahead and sure enough three were remaining. "We're in 2nd place." She gripped onto the travel tip and read it aloud. "Take this briefcase to the midpoint chill zone in Central Park along with your tip, and hand it Don to move onto the next challenge. As said before, don't be the last team to arrive or you'll be cut from the race. I've got the briefcase." She grabbed it alongside the tip that was attached to it.
"Great. Now let's mosey on outta here." I commanded.
"Uh... is 'mosey' even a word?" Sky asked as we both started running back down the flights of stairs.
"Yup." I nodded. "It's real. Look it up in a dictionary if you don't believe me."
"I'll take your word for it."
On our way down, we heard Josee's voice ring out. "First inside the building, first to the final challenge, first to win the million!"
"Hey, guys!"
"Hey, what's up?"
After Geoff and Brody's voices...
"UGH!" Oh, and did I mention she's gonna tempt fate right now? "Forget it! At least we're still in second place and ahead of the Acrobats for sure."
Aaaaannnnd that's when we passed by them.
"Uh, try bronze, Ice dunces." I taunted as me and Sky went by them.
"Or better yet, tin." She joined in. Also, after that...
"RRRRAAAAAAAAHHHHH!"
Ah, nothing says relief than getting a loud, irritated scream that shakes New York out of from your nemesis.
Once we exited out of the building, we found a glorious sight in front of us.
"Look, a Ridonculous Taxi!" Sky exclaimed happily.
"Don probably left it for us." I replied quickly. "C'mon!" We both rushed inside the taxi and strapped in. "Better hang on, it's gonna get pretty wild here." I made the taxi blast off in an instant. We were on our way to Central Park and it didn't seem anything would come between us 2nd place. "We're making good progress. The park isn't far now."
Sky looked at the rear view mirror, had wide-eyes, and gasped. "That's not the only thing that's close to us."
I also looked up and saw another taxi with two familiar looking pink dressed characters closing in on us fast and growled. "Ice Dancers. Up to their old tricks. They won't get us this time!" I made a split-second lane change to the right just as they charged through.
I rolled down my window at the same time Josee did hers and both of us glared with hatred in our eyes. "Move it or lose it, Acrobats!" She smiled deviously. "Or better yet lose so we can take home the gold and gloat in your pathetic faces!" Their taxi bumped into ours, but I was able to control it and stay on the road.
"You've gotta a lot nerve for wrecking us back there, ice pigs!" I shook a fist angrily at them. "I'd like to see the same thing happen to you. Which reminds me..."
I turned my steering wheel and slammed into their taxi even harder. The force was enough to shake them up, so I took another risk. I slowed down a little and was able to perform a pit maneuver, resulting in them being driven off to the side and crashing into a pole toward the side as they screamed. Their taxi wasn't totaled, but I was able to cause some damage to them and they weren't gonna catch up to us anytime soon.
"There." I smiled in relief. "That should hold 'em off for a while." If that doesn't, then the Cadets will deal with them. I kept that thought to myself. Although, I had a feeling Sky felt the same way too.
After a few more minutes of driving, Sky pointed ahead of us and smiled. "Look, there's Central Park!" Not a moment too soon too. I was starting to feel pressure. Nah, I'm kidding.
My grin widened seeing as our chances to being the final three were in our hands. "Nice! We got the suitcase, are in second place, and headin' to the chill zone. This'll lead us right toward the end."
Sky's smile immediately disappeared looked at me with wide-eyes indicating horror. I returned a confused expression then turned sheepish realizing some misinterpretation. "Aheh... the end of the race. Not my life." I still feel some of the bruises from that fall. Note to self: never fall into a false sense of security when dealing with enemies on this show.
I may never stress that enough.
I came to a stop when we were at the end of the road (no, don't even think about it) where another cab was present which we (correctly) assumed belonged to the Surfers. Sky and I exited out the vehicles and ran into the park.
"There's Don up ahead." Sky stated as we were nearing the midpoint chill zone and saw the host come up into view. "Almost to the finals!"
We stepped on the mat. "Yeah! 2nd place belongs to us." I cheered.
"Well, as soon as you hand me your travel tip, then you'll take 2nd." Don told us.
"Oh, right." Sky was about to hand the tip to him... then life happened. As in a gust of wind blew the tip out of her hand and the opposite direction into the air.
She gasped in horror. "No! The tip! After it!"
We both ran away from the chill zone in pursuit of the tip as it soared at least ten feet above us into the air while we jumped occasionally in a futile attempt to get in back down. Eventually, the wind made it perform a few loop-de-loops before it stopped on top of a branch of a tree that was fifteen feet above us.
"Aw, great." I groaned in annoyance. "Now what?"
"Try shaking the tree." She suggested. Both of us did it at the same time, but it wasn't enough. Even if we did get it down, by the time we would succeed we'd come in last place.
"It's not working, we need a new strategy." I said in response. The sound of an engine prompted us to look over. We saw the Cadets get out of their... hot dog car? You know what? Nevermind, we were having bigger fish to fry at that moment. Not to mention that just as the Cadets passed us, the audible footsteps of the Ice Dancers were sounding as they came up into view on the horizon. "And fast." Sky seemed to be at her stress breaking point and looked like she might blow herself out and give up. I stood calmly and contemplated for a moment then snapped my fingers with a smile. "I got an idea! But it's very risky."
"Anything sounds good right now." Is what she said with a smile of sight nervousness, then when I announced it...
"I'm gonna have to throw you up into the tree."
She did not want to comply at all. "Don't you have another plan?"
I crossed my arms. "Nope." I formed determination in my eyes. "Besides, I refuse live in a world where our arch-enemies win against us then possibly take 1st place and rubbing it in our faces. Besides it's the only thing we can do right now unless you think you can perform some kinda magic trick or-" I stopped when she handed me the briefcase with right after she formed an expression as if she remembered something. She then formed a resolute one and started performing acrobatic moves going from branch up to branch, flipping, jumping up, until reaching the travel tip, then jumped back down toward the ground standing in confidence where I was looking at her in slight awe.
Time to time I'm always reminded why we're labeled the Acrobats.
I shook myself out of my stupor and grinned. "Yeah, that... also works."
"Bye-bye, batties!" Josee taunted as she and Jacq passed by us.
"Quick back to the chill zone!" Sky and I both sprinted back on our way to the midpoint with break-neck speeds catching up toward the Ice Dancers. While we were on our way up, we all saw (also confirmed by Josee's scream to take 2nd place) the Cadets to be in a pickle as Sanders was struggling to retrieve from what can be assumed to be her and MacArthur's tip down a sewer drain with her bent arm.
That or really want a pet rat. I doubt it though.
After getting back their tip (and Sanders passing out from the pain in her arm) us passing by, MacArthur picked her up and carried Sanders on her shoulder. She sped by the four us amazingly by a few margins, leaving us and the Ice Dancers in one of the most heated final stretches in the race so far. Just as they pushed their speed, Sky and I pushed ours, each of us trying to get an edge and leaving no room for any disadvantage to take to chance. Every second felt like years as we neared Don to the midpoint chill zone.
For those last few seconds of complete, intense, desperate sprinting, all of us made it to the chill zone...
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"Acrobats take 3rd place!" Don announced.
Sky and I cheered and hugged each other at the same time the Jacq and Josee screamed 'NOOOOOO!' in utter defeat. I mean yeah, we moved down a position, but we still beat the Ice Dancers and are still the race!
And that's a victory.
"Jacq and Josee... I'm sorry..." Don seemingly showed remorse, but then it immediately went away after replacing it with happiness, "...that it took me so long to say this: you're cut from the competition!"
And right after that (and I'm being for real) both of them stood up and posed for the cameras. Seriously, this is kinda hard to swallow.
"You're taking this suspiciously well..." Don voiced all our thoughts.
Josee stopped posing for a moment and smiled as her eyes twinkled in hope and happiness...
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"Oh, no." Jacques said, realizing she's about to snap.
"Incoming villainous breakdown in 3... 2... 1..." Sky counted down signaling with her fingers.
Josee actually jumped up on top of the fountain statue, ripped of the wings, and threw it off while screaming in rage. Then she jumped down into the fountain and, once again I'm not kidding, picked up an alligator. Seriously, I've heard the urban legend of them living in sewers. Not fountains! Nevertheless, she threw our direction causing all of us, even Jacques, to yelp in surprise and duck to avoid being gator food. I haven't seen anything this bad since Heather being eliminated from technically not taking the dare from the first season and still getting her hair cut and turning out to be a hot mess.
Even she wouldn't have this bad of an attitude.
It looked she would've caused more damage if I hadn't use sarcasm at that moment.
"Nothing says 'professional athlete' like throwing a tantrum like a three year-old and causing destruction to public property." Cue deadpan snarkiness by me just as she breathes heavily.
In an instant, she's all over me like syrup on pancakes, jabbing her finger into my chest.
"You... YOU...! I'll make sure you don't even step out of the hospital for good!" She ran over, picked up a hot dog cart, and was about to throw it at a surprised and slightly terrified me.
She would've been likely to achieve that goal had Jacq not stop her by running over and calming her down.
"Josee, no! He's not worth it! It's over. We... we lost." He received defeated easily, but Josee didn't as cried and hugged her partner for comfort... also completely forgetting to put down the hot dog cart causing it to smash on top of both of them.
I would've laughed if I hadn't felt sorry for them for the first time at that moment. Actually now that I mention it, I did feel an odd mixture of that and sadness there.
"I wish I could leave saying 'I'm proud of what we did,' but... I can't." Jacques admitted when he and his partner stood up.
"We didn't deserve to be champions... the way we behaved..." Josee agreed. "The Acrobats probably deserve gold more than us."
"But thi... this isn't a-"
"Shh." I shushed Sky on the off-chance Josee might snap again. It's amazing though, and very hard to choke down at the same time. The Ice Dancers acknowledging respect for us? Seriously, it's gonna be a while before that sinks in.
"But we can learn from this." Jacq continued.
"I'm going to be a better person... starting now!" Both starting walking off, away from the chill zone.
"Ah, Josee, I am so proud of you." That pride only lasted a moment until she pushed an old lady into the fountain, causing Jacq to lose his smile.
"Or maybe now!" Josee said.
After they disappeared into the horizon, I replied with a raised eyebrow. "Or... maybe never."
"Um... yeah." Sky agreed. She turned serious in a flash. "Quick, we need to get to the next Don Box."
"Right." We both ran off, me still having the case in hand.
Sky took the next travel tip as soon as we arrived. "Buoys Will Be Buoys." We started running straight ahead passing by the MacArthur who was tending to Sanders on a nearby park bench, and Sky kept reading. "Go to the boathouse and use one of the boats and search the buoys below the pond for the combination that will unlock your brief case giving you your next tip."
We stopped at a nearby map of Central Park for directions. "There." I pointed at the center. "It's right in the middle of the park. C'mon let's go!"
Both of us made a break to the canoes at the end of the docks and climbed aboard a purple one. We paddled quickly as we could to the center of the pond as the Cadets and Surfers (who I'm assuming got lost or distracted somehow) were catching up.
When we were nearing the buoys, we heard some biting noises below us.
"Uh, are you eating chips, Zane?" Sky asked.
I shook my head. "Nope. I didn't bring any snacks with me."
A moment later, an angry turtle launched itself right into the boat and bit Sky's leg. "Ow!" She placed her leg up as the turtle kept chomping on it. "As if we didn't have enough trouble."
I imitated an old man's voice. "Back in my day, we had turtles for dinner. Not the turtles having you for dinner." I chuckled at my joke, while the turtle turned its glare and growl at me. I smiled and laughed nervously. "And I mean that in the nicest way possible." Not taking any chances, I quickly removed the turtle and threw it back into the pond.
After a quick inspection of Sky's leg for any injuries, we both stopped by a buoy. "Okay, first buoy." She got up and inspected it. "I don't see any numbers." The Cadets weren't having much easier time than us.
But the Surfers did. "Here's one!" Brody lifted a buoy and saw a three numbers.
"I got this." I quickly lifted up the buoy and said the numbers. "5-1-3."
Sky took the briefcase and tried it. "No good. Try another buoy."
"Hey, Brody!" We overheard MacArthur calling out. "I'll trade you the million for a date!" She posed as the Surfers stroked by.
Amazingly, said surfer had his head in the competition. "Sorry, hotstuff! We gotta take you down!" Ouch.
"WHAT?!" She glared at them.
"Awkward." I whispered to Sky as she nodded her head in agreement. We went back to searching for the combination for the suitcase. Buoy after buoy and nothing. For what it seemed like hours, the Cadets finally got their brief case and quickly stoked by us as MacArthur accidentally dropped the buoy into their canoe.
"We're down a place. Keep searching!" Sky said. We stroked toward another buoy and tried other combinations. Nothing yet. And the Surfers were already done and sailing away. "Great. We're finished."
"No, we were not. Acrobats are never finished 'til the end of the race." I formed a determined smile. "We can play catch up!" I took hand on one buoy. "Fingers crossed here." I read the numbers. "3-4-2."
Sky tried the combination and the briefcase opened, making her smile. "Yes! This is it!" She took hold on one of the paddles. "Quick, to the shore!" Both of us paddled as fast as we could, nearing the Surfers as they got out of their boat. As soon as we touched the dirt, we jumped out and sped off while Sky held the golden tip in her hand.
"Where's the last chill zone?" I asked her as she lead the way.
"This way!" She pointed ahead as we were catching up to Geoff and Brody and seeing MacArthur as she was tiredly running while Sanders was ahead of her. "Faster! The Surfers and Cadets are coming into view."
I widened my eyes and gasped. "That's not the only thing that's coming into view. The chill zone's a hop, skip, and a leg away!" I pointed ahead.
Sky formed a panicked expression. "Now! Max speed!"
This was it. The final stretch.
We pushed ourselves even harder, giving it everything we had. Both of us were still trailing the Surfers which we both had to admit that they were pretty fast. Not only that, but the Cadets' lead was fading fast because of our determination to win this. All of us were neck-in-neck with each other in a moment's notice, the chill zone now getting closer than ever. Nearing the finish line, we passed by every contestant who was cheering us on as we all passed by them.
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...the Surfers stepped on the chill zone before the us and the Cadets. Sky and I came in 3rd place.
"The Surfers win it! $1,000,000!" Don announced. Geoff and Brody cheered in response.
"I love you, dude." Geoff said to Brody.
"I love you too, dude." Both of them hugged each other. I'm... not really sure what to think of this, but it's kinda heartwarming.
"Looks like everybody's happy." Don said.
"We're not!" Josee called out angrily as she and Jacques stood up.
"For the last time, I don't care!" Don replied with a glare back at them.
(Best of the Cadets: Clips are shown as both are narrating)
Sanders: 18 teams started this race. We made it to the final three. That's pretty good.
*Both are shown sliding down a zipline, pushing the Ice Dancers' car off the cliff in their truck, and navigating through geysers in Iceland,*
MacArthur: *Depressed* No, that only makes it worse.
*Transitions to the Dune Buggy challenge as MacArthur struggles with Zane and Kitty in the tower*
Sanders: We faced adversity and fought our way through it. We learned a lot.
*Shows MacArthur pushing Sanders down into the water to catch their fish. Then shows Sanders' partner gorging down a potful of pork and beans*
MacArthur: I learned that these heaps of pain were for nothing...
*Transitions to them driving in Africa with their all-terrain truck and blocking off the Daters/Haters. Next, both of them riding on an icicle in the Arctic. MacArthur is shown carrying Sanders throughout some locations in the race, her accidentally hurting Sanders, then her barging into a train car*
MacArthur: I guess I learned more than that. Like my partner's pretty forgiving of me being a bonehead... and her pain threshold *Transitions to Dual Confessional as she pumps her hands up in the air* is rocket high! No seriously, you're a machine. You're invincible, untouchable!
Sanders: *Accidentally Punched* Ow!
MacArthur: *Sheepishly* Totally thought you were gonna duck that. *Looks at the camera with the same expression*
Sanders: *Unamused Aside Glance*
(Best of the Acrobats: Clips are shown as both narrate)
Zane: Did we lose? Yeah. Did we make new friends and enemies? Yup. Did we have one of the greatest times in our lives? As cheesy as it all sounds... absolutely.
*Shows both navigating on top of the CN Tower. Next, Zane saving Kitty by grabbing her hand at the last second and Sky smiling at him mischievously when he come back. Thirdly, Zane and Sky glaring at the Ice Dancers in Argentina. Transitions to them taking first in Transylvania against Jacques and Josee, much to their dismay*
Sky: And we both made to the finale again... but this time together. It takes skill to accomplish that more than once.
*Transitions to them running to the Don Box in said city. It changes Sky's flawless performance in gymnastics*
Zane: Which is something we both have along with sheer will and determination.
*Shows them navigating through the streets trying to get to the train to the Mediterranean*
Sky: Don't forget our alliance buddies. If it weren't for them, we probably wouldn't have made it far into the race.
*Zane, Noah, and Sky are seen trying to help Owen out of the geyser hole he got stuck in. Fades to Zane and Kitty fighting MacArthur in tower in Las Vegas in the Dune Buggy challenge*
Zane: Yeah. It was nice to compete with Noah and Owen again. I bet those two never have a dull moment together.
*A clip is shown of Zane, Sky, and Noah swinging to the other side of a cliff in the Brazilian Jungle and landing safely... until they're squashed by Owen. Transitions to them breaking out in prison along with the Sisters*
Sky: *Giggling* Don't forget the Best Friends, Surfers, and Sisters. *Teasing Tone* Especially a certain kitty-kat, Zaney.
*Shows said teams working in the Ca-Noodling challenge together trying to catch fish. It changes to Zane and Kitty navigating through the tunnels under Abaco Island*
Zane: I wasn't going to forget about them and especially her. *Embarrassed Tone* A-and don't call me Zaney! Th-that's a bad nickname.
*Clip of Zane saving Kitty using the wires to running on the windows, catching her in his arms, landing safely on the platform in Dubai. Cuts to them in the Arctic interacting with each other*
Sky: Suuuuure. But for once, I'm glad I came back to Total Drama. The million would've been nice though. That way we could've walked away with something.
*Short viewing of her and Zane speeding down the Highway in Morocco. Then the two them trying to land in the Bird's Nest Stadium in Beijing. Transitions to Sky punching a shark to retrieve the tip back in the Mediterranean. It transitions to her getting a ring on the narwhal in the Arctic. Fades to her riding in her dune buggy while Zane controls it while retrieving flags. It ends with both of them hugging at the midpoint chill zone as they win over the Ice Dancers*
Zane: *Chuckling* You kidding? We came out of the race with stronger bond than ever. *Transitions back to Dual Confessional* I count that as walking away with consolation prize. I couldn't have asked for a better partner... and a cousin.
Sky: Aww. Come here you! *Hugs Zane*
Zane: *Audible Crack* Ow!
Sky: *Retracts hug* Whoops! *Blushes and laughs sheepishly* Sorry. I don't know my own strength.
Zane: *Annoyed Aside Glance* That or my ribs are just very sensitive.
"Great job, Surfers." Sander complimented.
"Nice play, guys." Sky agreed.
"Hey, Brody. Call me!" MacArthur said, then she and her partner walked off.
"Woo!" Geoff cheered.
"Yeah!" Brody joined in.
(Best of the Surfers: Clips are shown)
Geoff: Doing this was amazing. And doing it with my best friend was even more like... there's no word for it!
*Shows Geoff and Brody using a fire extinguisher in Brazil. Transitions to them digging out an Arctic Native from the snow. Cuts to Brody in his dune buggy being flipped as Geoff controls it Las Vegas. Shows them riding the mechanical bull in Buffalo Jump. A clips is shown of both of them traversing in the caverns in Vietnam... then running away from a boulder.*
Brody: Amazinger?
*Shows Brody using himself to power the boat in the Mediterranean. Changes in to him and Geoff catching air in the snowmobile, and both of them hugging Don in the Arctic*
Geoff: And now there's a word for it: amazinger! Sweet!
*Shows Brody enjoying himself with the bungee in Maori. Transitions to them in the Dual Confessional*
Geoff: Someone told us a week ago, 'We were about to have a crazy, worldwide adventure', I would've said, *Crosses arms and smiles* 'I know'.
Brody: Psh-yeah. Because a week ago, we were already doing this.
All of us stood together on the stage for one last photo shot with me and Kitty holding hands with each other; Noah and Emma doing the same thing too. Not to mention that Geoff and Brody were throwing the money they won into the air on the ground.
"Yes, throw your money on the ground." Don said sarcastically to them. "That's all for now. We hoped you enjoy our incredible race around the world. Be sure to keep an eye out for more of the Ridonculous Race!" He closed out the show at last.
(Epilogue)
For me and Kitty's first date, Central Park seemed to be a good start.
Both of us were walking in the park while Sky was overlooking us as she sat in the bench with Owen doing his own thing... whatever it was. Noah and Emma were enjoying their time in their section of Central Park.
"I'm thinking, you're name nickname should be: Kitty-Kat." I said as she both sat enjoying the sights. "It's short sweet and has a nice ring to it."
She giggled and blushed at the nickname. "Same thing to you too, Zaney."
I scratched my head embarrassingly and felt my cheeks heat up. "Aheh... yeah... I need a new nickname."
"Personally, I think it's a great nickname." Kitty replied.
I smirked back playfully. "Which one: Kitty-Kat or Zaney?"
She waved her hand off. "You know what I mean."
I sighed in happiness. "Great day ain't it? Let's it make better."
"Agreed." She nodded her seemingly eagerly.
We were both leaning in for another kiss... then Emma cut in right between us looking toward me with a smile. "Just so you know that just because me and Noah are dating doesn't mean it'll stop me from being the overprotective big sister."
"Emma!" Kitty called out in an embarrassed tone.
"Don't worry, Kitty. I won't be too rough." She replied back before turning back to me. "And I bet you won't too since you're pretty good person and I'll know you'll take care of her."
I smiled before she added with a grin. "But if you break my little sister's heart, I will sue you for everything you have down toward the gloves you're wearing."
"Oh, well that's-" I widened my eyes in fear. "Wait, what?" Emma walked away to join Noah again. "Hold on. Y-you're... you're not serious are you?"
"Oh boy." Kitty scratched her head while blushing in humiliation.
I stood with wide eyes at her still as she and Noah were holding hands and staring at each other dreamily and after a second scratched my head. "She... she's quite the ice queen ain't she?"
Kitty smiled a little sheepishly. "Yes. Yes she is."
Annnnnnd scene. The Ridonculous Race is over, Kane is somewhat official by my standards, the Surfers won, and Brody's gonna get his date with MacArthur. I'd say everybody's happy!
Jacques and Josee: We're aren't happy!
*Glares at them* For the stinkin' last time, nobody cares!
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