//------------------------------// // The En-Gland plan // Story: The Amazing Crossover Race // by FireDasher24 //------------------------------// Episode 11: The En-Gland Plan (Scenes from the previous race are shown.) Discord VO: Last time on The Amazing Crossover Race! The heat was on as the teams head to Bowser's World from the Super Mario Bros. Universe. The Bowsers thought they had this race in the bag, but things took a surprising turn after their bypass ticket got burned in lava and they ended up in fourth. And double surprise, the Party Ponies came in first place for the first time. Big shocker, the Bowsers broke up their alliance with the Sneaky Twins causing the other teams to be mad at the twins for trying to sabotage the game. Fluttershy: That was very rude of them. Discord: Indeed it was, but another shocker to these people was Royal Sisters that now became Ex-Sisters after coming in last. However, it was a non-elimination round, so they got to live for another day, and you can really see the smiles on their faces. (Zoom in on Celestia and Luna who are still angry with each other.) Fluttershy: Um, I don't think they're smiling. Discord: I'm sure they will soon. Anyway, between crossing different universes in multiple worlds, the randomness gets better and better. So stick around, because it's time for more of... The Amazing Crossover Race! (With a snap, the intro begins.) (Intro over as we are seen back in World 8 in the Super Mario Bros. Universe.) Episode 11: The En-Gland Plan Discord: We're back in the Super Mario Bros. World. Pinkie Pie and Cheese Sandwich won the previous leg, so they get the first tip. Pinkie Pie: First place! Now where are we going now? Cheese Sandwich pressed the button receiving the first tip. Cheese Sandwich(reads): It's says we're going to... London, Enn..gland, huh? (A postcard of London is shown.) Discord: As it is more commonly known, London, England. London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic 'Big Ben' clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city. Teams will take one flight to this location and take the tour bus to the Buckingham Palace where they'll find the next cloudbox. Many hands and hooves press the button and receive their tips. They head to the next flight leaving soon as the Sneaky Twins approach the cloudbox. (Interview: Sneaky Twins) Wario: Outsmarted by the Siblings yet again. Waluigi: Not only that, but we lost our only chance of making it to the finale with our alliance buddies. Wario: Not to mention nobody completely trusting us after our little mistake. Waluigi: Now all the teams know we're nothing but trouble. Some game this turned out to be. Celestia and Luna are the last team to leave as Luna grabs the tip. Celestia: Are you going to tell me where we're going? Luna: Are you going to let me read it first? (Interview: Ex-Sisters) Celestia: Won't somebody please tell me how my former sister costed us the race yesterday? Luna: And tell MY former sister she should have helped me. Just be glad it wasn't an elimination challenge yesterday. Celestia: But it was YOUR fault we got last in the previous leg. Luna: Was not! Celestia: Was too! Luna: Was not! Celestia: Was too! Both turn away from each other. Discord VO: All the teams board the cargo plane to England. While the winners get treated with a first class lounge. Courtesy of yours truly, but it's for the winners of the previous leg. Cheese Sandwich: This place has everything we need. Pinkie Pie: I know right? We got comfy chairs, air conditioning, and delicious chocolate chip cookies. Bowser Jr(angry): No fair! We should be in first class, and we would have gotten it if our ticket didn't get lost. Bowser: That and tripping at the end. How did we end up in fourth? FOURTH!? Bowser Jr: What we need are new alliance buddies. (Interview: Bowsers) Bowser Jr: Ever since we broke our alliance with the twins, we have the chance of losing first place again. Bowser: We need some new allies, and fast too. (Fast forward ahead as the plane arrives in England and the teams arrive. They exit the plane and find the double decker bus.) Driver: All aboard the next bus to the Buckingham Palace. Twilight: There's the bus! (All the teams get on the bus. Wario and Waluigi however, we're still finding seats. The rest of the teams give them angry glares or avoid looking at them.) Koopa: You guys are nothing but jerks! Sweetie Belle: Big old meanies! Rarity: You two ought to be ashamed of yourselves! Scootaloo: You bullies! (Interview: Sneaky Twins) Wario: Well, everyone officially hates us. Waluigi: Losing our only chance of making it to the finale gives us a huge disadvantage. However, we can do one thing to get their trust back. Wario: What? Waluigi: Get first and sure no one else does. Spitfire: You know, we didn't get the top five yesterday. Soarin: That's all in the past, we'll just start going ten times faster than before. Maybe we'll get first again, or the top three this time. Baby Daisy: FYI, we didn't even come in the top ten once. Spitfire: Wait, how are you two still here? I thought you two left after the Yukon challenge. Baby Peach: We thought so too, but just lucky I guess. The bus suddenly comes to a stop. Mario: Wait, this isn't the Palace. Driver: The team that got last in the previous leg, please exit here right now. Luna: It seems like it's us. Celestia: I know it's us. You don't need to tell me twice. Luna: I just said it once. They get off the bus and realize they're are now at Big Ben. Celestia: What are we doing here? Discord appears: Well isn't it obvious? Say hello to your penalty challenge. Luna: Penalty challenge? Discord: Of course, every time a team loses a non elimination round, they have to complete a penalty challenge. For this penalty challenge, I buried five 3-D puzzle pieces that assemble Big Ben right over there. You need to work together to find the five puzzle pieces and reassemble Big Ben. Once your puzzle is fully rebuilt, you two can continue racing. Good luck! Luna: Well I don't need help finding puzzle pieces. Celestia: My thoughts exactly, and just in case... (Draws a line in the dirt.) This is my side, and that's your side. We search for those pieces in our zones and DO NOT cross this line. Stay on your side. Luna: Fine by me. Discord VO: While the Ex-Sisters dig their way out of last place, the bus arrives at Buckingham Palace and the teams get off the bus and find the next cloudbox. Many hands and hooves press the button on the cloudbox and tips are received. Soarin(reads): It's a duo challenge, Palace Promenade. We see Fluttershy in the Palace wearing a fancy dress. Fluttershy: For those who don't know, Buckingham Palace is London's residence and also where Royal hospitality is held. (The inside of Buckingham Palace is shown) Fluttershy: For this duo challenge, teams will have to search this palace for travel tips that are hidden in this 77,000 square feet palace. Oh my goodness, some people could get lost in here. Discord appears: To make this more interesting for the teams, I even added some mirage tips to this challenge. There are some tips that are written in different languages and there are also tips in English too. You can only move on to the next challenge IF you find a tip in English. If it's in a different language, then you must put it back. We have permission to use this palace for this challenge as long as nobody steals anything. All the teams get off the bus and go inside the palace. Well... almost all of them. Octavia: You know, that was a pretty fun ride. I wouldn't mind- She gets interrupted as the Twins trample them to the ground; which agitated the Musicians. Octavia: You two have got to be the worst! Vinyl angrily glared at them. (Interview: Sneaky Twins) Waluigi: Oh please, we can't be the worst. Wario: Of course not, we just like causing trouble for a few of the teams and we're determined to rule this game with an iron fist. Waluigi: And also crush anybody who gets in our way. Cut to the entrance of the palace as some teams search by the front entrance. Octavia: We're last inside- well not exactly not the last, but we can still make it out early. Let's start searching. (Cut back to the penalty challenge. The Ex-Sisters already have one piece found.) Luna: One piece down and nothing on my side yet. Celestia: Well if you try thinking of places you didn't dig before, do that. Luna: Why should I? I think you have the pieces on that side over there. (Puts her shovel down when...) *CLANG!* She digs in that spot and found another piece of the puzzle. Luna: On second thought, I found a piece. Celestia: Well of course you did. SOMEpony should start listening to me more often. (Just then, she gets some dirt thrown at her.) Celestia: HEY! Did you throw some dirt at me? Luna: My bad, it seems as if I don't even know my own strength. (She then gets surprised by dirt getting tossed back at her.) Celestia: Oh I'm sorry, I didn't see where you were. Right when Luna was about to fling another her shovel banged against something hard and it reveals another piece of the puzzle found. Celestia: Well this can only mean one thing. Luna: I think I know what it is. Celestia: This means war! Luna: Oh it is on. They head back to their side and repeatedly started flinging dirt at each other. (Cut back to the first challenge where teams search the palace for tips. Mario found a tip but it was the wrong one, so he puts it back. Pan to the Koopas in the Dining hall.) Koopa: This place has so many rooms, I don't even know where we are. Paratroopa: It's probably a where people have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Koopa: Well since we're in here, might as well get a snack. (Sits at the table, grabs the napkin in front of him and it reveals a tip hidden underneath and written in English.) Paratroopa: Isn't that a travel tip? Koopa: Hey you're right, and this one is in English. Paratroopa: So how do we get out of here? Koopa: Just go back the way we came and leave. Paratroopa: While we try finding the exit, could you read what the tip says? Koopa: I don't see why not. (reads) Take a taxi to Greenwich Park and you'll find the next cloudbox. Paratroopa: Where's that? Koopa shrugs. Pan to the Schoolgirls admiring a piece of art. Raffina: You know, there's something about this painting that has me inspired. Ringo: It's really fascinating isn't it? Spitfire: It sure is, and one place to find (She reached behind the painting and found a travel tip hidden behind it.) This! Soarin: We got a travel tip, so we better ease on out of here. They leave the room as the Girls were just speechless. (Interview: Schoolgirls) Ringo: In hindsight, we probably should have seen that coming. Raffina: You think there's a possibility another one could be behind the paintings? Ringo: The chance are like 5% of another one underneath a painting. Discord VO: Two teams got a tip and move on, let's see how our last place team is doing shall we? (Go back to the Ex-Sisters as they keep flinging dirt at each other. They already have four pieces found and need one more.) Luna: Had enough former sister? Celestia: Nope! I'm just getting started. (Prepares to reload until she hits something hard and it reveals to be the final piece of the puzzle.) That's five! Luna: Well on the bright side, we can stop digging and start building. (Gets more dirt hurled at her.) That wasn't funny. Celestia: It was to me! They gathered all five puzzle pieces and started assembling Big Ben. It was actually pretty easy considering that they knew where each piece goes. A minute later, they finished assembling Big Ben. Both: Finished! They were about to high five until they realize they're still mad at each other. They turn away from each other and leave for Buckingham Palace. (Interview: Ex-Sisters) Celestia: I forgot we we were still angry with each other. Luna: Well at least that's ONE thing we could agree with. Celestia: Agreed! Fast forward ahead to Greenwich Park where the Koopas got out of their taxi and found the cloudbox. (Interview: Koopas) Koopa: I don't believe this. This is actually the first time we've been in first place. We just gotta keep this up and we'll win this leg in no time. Paratroopa: *gasps* We're in first place? Koopa: Yep! Paratroopa: Oh yeah! We're totally killin it! Both fist bump each other. Koopa grabs the tip from the cloudbox. Paratroopa: So what challenge is it this time? Do it yourself? Duo? One or the other? Koopa: Actually, neither of those three. Paratroopa: What? Koopa(reads): It's actually a survival challenge. Paratroopa: What's that? Discord appears in the park. For those of you who don't know, this is the very first time we're doing a survival challenge. For this one, teams will be working together on a little sport called futbol. Koopa: Did he just say football? This just got a whole lot better. We're ready for this sport. Discord: I didn't say football, I said that you are playing futbol. Koopa: Exactly! We love playing football. Especially since we have to play in this large open field. Discord: KNOCK IT OFF ALREADY! WE'RE NOT PLAYING FOOTBALL! Paratroopa: But I thought you said- Discord: I said you guys are playing futbol, which is also soccer. Koopa: Well why didn't you say Soccer? Both of those sound the same. Discord: It's better this way. Anyway, back to the challenge, for this one, two teams will go head to head against each other in a tough game. Both teams will face off in a soccer game, but it will only be a two on two vs match. No goalies. The first team that scores three points gets to head on up there to the General Wolfe Statue where it will also be today's finish line for this leg. (Zoom over to the General Wolfe Statue). However... Koopa(reads): The remaining team that doesn't complete this challenge will be automatically eliminated. What? Discord: That's right, the team that loses has to wait for another team in order to play them. Here's the BIGGEST twist, it's also a survival challenge. Whichever team loses the last game against the second to last team, will be automatically eliminated from the race. Do not step on the finish line, do not go to the next leg, and do not get the chance to win 500 grand. (Interview:Koopas) Koopa: Whoa, so this is a sudden death elimination round? Paratroopa: Yep, and I like it. Koopa: I guess we just sit here until another team comes. Paratroopa: Or maybe we can practice. Right on cue, Spitfire and Soarin arrive at the challenge. Soarin: So I guess we're up against you guys huh? Paratroopa: Yep. Spitfire: So then who's going to keep score? ?: That would be me. A familiar character arrives sitting on a miniature cloud with a shell and glasses. Lakitu: I'll be in charge of this sudden death challenge. I will be keeping track of score and penalties on the field. First team to score three goals wins the challenge and can head over to the finish line. Soarin: We just have to score three into the goal? Koopa(picks up the ball): Easy enough. (Tosses the ball into the goal.) That's one point. Lakitu blows the whistle: No points. You're not allowed to use your hands. Paratroopa: Wait, what? How can we score or play without using hands? Spitfire: Uh you need to use your feet to kick the ball into the goal, or hooves in our case since we're ponies. Paratroopa: Alright, I think we understand it now. Lakitu: Both teams ready? Koopas/Wonderbolts: Yes! Lakitu: 3, 2, 1, Play Ball! (Cut back to the first challenge where the Ex-Sisters finally arrive at the palace.) (Interview: Ex-Sisters) Luna: We would've been here sooner, but SOMEpony thought it was a good idea to take a tour bus. Celestia: That was you who wanted to do that! I suggested taking a taxi, but no. You wanted to waste our time taking a tour bus. Luna: Well you just hope we aren't the last team at the first challenge. That would be horrible. Celestia: Oh so you mean stopping at a bunch of other stops and constantly stopping at lots of red lights? That is horrible. Luna: Hmph! Go back a few minutes earlier. Pinkie and Cheese Sandwich found a tip in English under one of the rugs. Mario and Luigi find a tip in English too. Both teams navigate through the palace and leave for the next challenge. (Cut to one of the bedrooms.) Rainbow Dash: There must be like 1000 rooms in here. It almost like finding a needle in a haystack. Scootaloo: Could you try and take it easy? Rainbow Dash: Take it easy? Oh I'll definitely take it easy alright. (Picks up a pillow and hurled it.) Scootaloo: Are you done yet? Rainbow Dash: Nope, I better do one more. (Picks up another pillow and a tip falls to the ground. It is revealed to be in English.) Bingo! Scootaloo: There's one. (A magic aurora levitate the tip which was coming from Trixie.) Rainbow Dash: That's ours, back off. (Throws the pillow at Trixie which causes the tip to go mid air and both team caught it and try fighting for it.) Rainbow Dash: Let go! Trixie: You let go, you're going to rip it. Rainbow: We found it first, so it's ours. Scootaloo gets an idea: Rainbow Dash, you gotta let it go. Rainbow Dash: Seriously? Why I even try THAT? (Her grip loosened and the Tricksters were sent flying and crashed into the dresser.) Rainbow Dash: Oh yeah, that's why. (Grabs the tip and leaves.) Later losers! The Ex-Sisters already enter the palace as some of the teams leave for the next challenge. Luna: Last team here. We better not lose here. Celestia: Just like we lost yesterday? Luna: Are you still talking about that? Forget about it already! Celestia: You know what? I think I'll search on my own. Luna: Me too! You'll just slow me down. Discord VO: While some teams search everywhere for tips, the two frontrunning teams are working on the next challenge. (Cut to Greenwich Park. The two teams are still playing soccer and the Wonderbolts lead with 2-0.) Lakitu:...and go! Soarin kicks the ball to his partner who runs to the goal while kicking the soccer ball. Koopa and Paratroopa chase her but they can barely keep up with her. Koopa: How are you so fast? Spitfire: You keep forgetting, I'm the leader of the best flying team in all of Equestria. Soarin: And I am one of the best trainers there. He kicks the ball into the goal and Lakitu blows the whistle. Lakitu: Game, set, match! The Bolts win 3-0. Spitfire: Alright, we won! Soarin: We better get to the finish line. See ya later! They leave immediately as the Koopas sit back down on the bench. Paratroopa: So we have to wait for another team in order to play? Koopa: Obviously. That shouldn't take long at all. Fast forward ahead to the General Wolfe Statue where the first team arrives at the finish line. Discord: Bolts, congrats on coming in first for the second time! Spitfire: I knew we'd win. Soarin: What do we get? Discord: As a reward for coming in first, you get to join us for tea and crumpets. Spitfire: That's it? Soarin: Well, I am getting hungry. I guess a little tea wouldn't hurt. Spitfire: *sighs* Alright fine! I guess I can have one cup. Discord: Now that first place is already claimed for, let's check back on the rest of the teams. (Go back to the palace as more teams find travel tips in English. The Apple Siblings find a tip in English in one of the flower pots. The Schoolgirls find another tip in English behind another one of the paintings.) (Interview: Schoolgirls) Raffina: Was there ever any doubt? I knew there was another tip behind a painting. Ringo: We both did, but yeah, the chances of finding another tip behind a painting are very low. Raffina: Very low indeed. Ringo: Let's see if our friends found a tip and find them, or maybe we can meet them later. Raffina: Sounds like a plan. Cut to another room in the palace as Trixie finds a tip in English and raised it in the air. Trixie: Finally! We found a tip. No need to comment or anything. She noticed that no one else was really pay attention to them making her annoyed. Gilda: Ugh, everybody's a critic. Trixie: These people have no taste. I find a tip and no one is impressed. Button(from a distance): I found one! Sweetie Belle: It's in English, so I guess we can leave. Meanwhile, back at Greenwich Park, the Koopas wait for another team to arrive. Koopa: Feels like we've been waiting forever. How long has it been? Paratroopa: Uh... 10 minutes. Mario and Luigi arrive at the soccer field. Koopa: It's about time! I guess we're playing you two next. Luigi: Ok, let's play. They get on the soccer field and prepare for the next game. Lakitu: 3, 2, 1, Play Ball! Go back to the previous challenge as a few more teams get their tips. Bowser Jr found a tip inside one of the chimneys and they both head off while he was still covered in black dust. Wario and Waluigi find a tip in one of the offices. Spike and Rarity find one behind one of pillows of one of the couches. Twilight finds one on top of one of the chandeliers and used a ladder to get it. (Don't ask how a travel tip ended up there.) Baby Peach finds one on top of a statue. Baby Peach: I got it. Baby Daisy: That's great, but how are you going to get back down? Baby Peach: I guess we didn't think this through. There must be someone around here to get you down. I'll go see if I can find someone. (Leaves the room to go find help.) (Cut back to the second challenge where both teams are neck and neck with only one more goal to make. Koopa has the ball and tries not to lose it. Paratroopa: Pass it over here! I'm open! I'm open! Koopa kicks it to him but then Luigi cuts in front of him and steals the ball. He kicks it far enough to his partner and then Mario receives it. He goes in zig zag formation and gives a powerful kick into the goal scoring the last point. Paratroopa: Not again. Lakitu: 3-2. Mario Bros. win the match. Mario and Luigi leave the soccer field and head over to the General Wolfe Statue where the finish line was located. They step on the finish line where Discord was waiting. Discord: Mario Bros., impressive comeback, but you got second place. Mario: That's fine. Second place is still good. Luigi: Yep. Koopa: We lost twice in a row. We went from first to third. Paratroopa: Hey, at least we're still in the top three. After all, lots of other teams are far behind, so I don't think we can worry about a thing. Cut back to the palace as Princess Luna was helping Baby Peach get back on the ground. Baby Daisy: Thank you Princess. Luna: It was no problem at all. I'm just happy to help. Celestia finds Luna in the room with them. Celestia: I spent half an hour looking for you. I just found a tip so we can get out of here. Luna: As long as it is in English. Celestia: Well at least it is. It was your idea splitting up in the first place. Luna: Excuse me, but YOU were the one that suggested going on your own in the first place. Celestia: At least I WAS looking. They kept on going back and forth with the arguing as the Young Princesses were just confused. Baby Peach: I guess we'll be going now. Luna: Oh are you saying that I don't search well enough? Baby Daisy: Thanks again for- Celestia: That's exactly what I'm saying! Baby Peach: -helping me out. Luna: Well at least I tried. Coming from somepony who doesn't go out much. Baby Daisy: We'll just go now. They exit the room leaving the Ex-Sisters behind as they continue going back and forth. (Interview: Young Princesses) Baby Peach: I don't want to be rude, but that is some serious fireworks going on with those two. Baby Daisy: Sure hope we don't end up like them. A montage of six other teams beating Koopas is shown. They beat them 3-0, 3-1, or 3-2, and they placed in the order they arrived. Discord: 3rd place to the Party Ponies, 4th to the Pegasisters, 5th place for the Apple Siblings, 6th for the Pen Pals, The Schoolgirls are in 7th, and the not so happy Tricksters take 8th. Paratroopa: How did we go from first to ninth? Koopa: I have no idea, we lost eight times in a row. There has to be one team we can beat. ONE team! Right on cue, the twins arrive at the field next. Paratroopa(annoyed): Ugh, anyone but them. Koopa: Wait, maybe we can use our anger to our advantage. Paratroopa: How so? Koopa: We just need to get angry and mean. Lakitu: Play Ball! Ten minutes passed by and both teams are tied 2-2. Paratroopa: Tied again, but we can't afford to lose one more time. Koopa: I've got a plan. (whispers the idea to Paratroopa.) Got it? Paratroopa: Worth a try. He received the ball kicked toward him. He kicks it back to Koopa who prepares for his plan. He hides inside his shell and bumped the ball out of the way only for Wario to think he was the ball while Paratroopa receives the ball and ran towards the goal with the ball. Wario: Hey, no fair. Koopa: Well nothing in the rules say I could do that trick. That was just to lead you away and limit the defense. Waluigi: Oh no you don't. Paratroopa saw he was gaining on him. Koopa(from a distance): Dude, you gotta take the shot! Paratroopa: From here? Are you crazy? It shows he was a quarter away from the goal. Koopa: Take the chance! I don't want lose again. Paratroopa: I hope you know what you're doing. (He kicks it from the spot he was standing and it goes high into the air and bounces twice onto the ground right before going into the goal. Lakitu blows the whistle: That's it. The Koopas finally win 3-2! Koopa: We won? Alright, we finally won! Paratroopa: I can't believe your plan actually worked. Wario: Awww, we lost. Koopa and Paratroopa run to the finish line and reach it. Discord: I must say, one of the teams from the bottom four went from first to ninth place. Paratroopa: Which team was that? Koopa: I think he meant us. We got ninth place. (Interview: Koopas) Koopa: It took us a few tries, but at least we got ninth. Paratroopa: So I guess we finally got the top ten right? Koopa: Yeah, I guess we're getting better aren't we? Go back to the soccer field as the twins are now up against their former alliance buddies. Bowser: Ugh, it's you two again. Wario: Yeah, let's play. Go back to the palace as the last two teams get their tips and leave. Octavia: I don't believe this. Did our travel tips have to be hidden so well? Doctor Whooves: Well all the other teams found their tips in some of the obvious hiding spots and beat us to it. Octavia: Don't you mean them? Doctor Whooves: Pretty much. They both get in their taxis and head off to the next challenge. Meanwhile, Bowser scores the last point and the whistle is blown after the last point is scored. Bowser Jr: See ya later losers! (They head off to the finish line.) Waluigi: This isn't fair. Now our old buddies ditched us. Wario: It's okay, there's still plenty of teams we can beat. There's no way they're going to beat us. The Bowsers reach the finish line at the General Wolfe Statue. Discord: Tenth place. Bowser: What!? That can't be right. Bowser Jr: We're losing our edge. We need new alliance buddies and fast too. It turns out the twins were getting creamed at that challenge. Another montage of four more teams beating the Sneaky Twins are shown. They make it to the finish line as they are placed in the order they arrived at the finish line. Discord: 11th. (Gem Collectors), 12th. (Ex-Sisters), 13th. (Gamers), 14th. (Young Princesses). Discord: With three more teams left unchecked at the finish line, the race intensifies as we're getting near the end. Which team will be today's losers? Wario: Now I'm certain that- Waluigi: NO! Don't say another word. You're jinxing us. Wario: It's only two more teams left. If we're lucky, we could beat either one of them. Waluigi: You better not be wrong. The Scientists arrive at the field next. Waluigi: On second thought, forget everything I just said. Go back as the Musicians are stuck in traffic. (Interview: Musicians) Octavia: This is bad! If we don't get moving soon, we're done for. It's going to take a miracle for us to pull this off. Vinyl nodded in agreement. Octavia: You said it. Cut back to the park as Wario goes around Derpy and scores a goal on her. Lakitu: Game, set, Match! Twins won the match 3-1. They leave immediately and reach the finish line a few seconds later. Discord: Mischievous twins, you're in 15th place. Waluigi: No way, this game must be rigged. Discord: It certainly is not. Now please leave. The Scientists are sitting on the bench waiting for the final team to arrive. Derpy: This is our last chance to win. If we lose, then it's over for us. Doctor Whooves: It's only one game and apparently you can't kick in the right direction, you're slow on defense and offense, and you don't come close to the goal. Derpy: Well the closer I get, the faster the ball comes. I just don't want it to hit me in the face. Doctor Whooves: Well I guess you have to leave it to me. Just hope the last team won't be tough to beat. The Musicians finally arrive at the park and find the soccer field where the last team is waiting. Octavia: As if traffic wasn't bad enough, now we have a survival challenge to deal with? Vinyl just shrugs. Octavia: I'm gonna take that as a yes. So what's the challenge? Doctor Whooves: It's a soccer survival challenge. We go head-to-head against each other and the first team to three points wins the game and stays in the race. Both teams get on the soccer field and prepare for the final match. Discord VO: It's down to the last two teams in this ultimate soccer survival challenge. Who will be going home on this intense challenge? And which team will move on to the next leg? Will it be the Musicians? Or will it be the Scientists? The final countdown begins as the remaining two teams get ready. Lakitu: 3, 2, 1, Play Ball! Doctor Whooves gets the ball and maneuvers around the Musicians carefully. He was far enough and kicks the ball into the goal scoring the first point. Doctor Whooves: That's one! The ball is brought back to the middle and they keep on playing. It goes on for about 20 minutes; until the score is tied at 2-2. Lakitu: Tie game, the next goal is for all the marbles. Match point, the team that scores the next goal wins the game, and they live for another day. Losing team goes home with nothing. Lakitu blows the whistle and it's all or nothing between the two teams. Doctor Whooves gets the ball first until Vinyl learned from his pattern and stole the ball. She passes the ball to her partner who is halfway to the goal. Octavia: Almost there, just gotta focus and keep my eyes on the ball. If I can, then we get- She failed to see Derpy right in front of her and both of them bumped into each other and fell on the ground. Derpy: My bad. (Noticed the soccer ball was in front of her.) Hey, maybe I can try to score. She gets back up immediately and has the ball. She rushes to the goal with the ball and gives one last kick when she was in range. In slow motion, the ball is hit in mid-air as it blows to the right. It keeps on going until... It lands right into the goal scoring the last point. Derpy: I DID IT! I scored a point. I actually scored a goal. Lakitu: Well yes, you did score the goal, but apparently you were going in the wrong direction. You ended up scoring a goal for the other team. So I'm sorry, but you guys lost. Even Octavia and Vinyl were surprised by this outcome. Octavia: So does this mean we won? Lakitu: Of course it does. You two can head over to the finish line. As the Musicians leave, Derpy goes to sit on the bench feeling down. Doctor Whooves goes over to her and sits down as well. Cut to the General Wolfe Statue where the Musicians make it to the finish line. Discord: Well Musicians, tough break, but you two are in 16th. You live to see another leg. Octavia: Well that's a relief. Fluttershy: If you don't mind, I'll go break the news to the last team. Discord: Well alright then. The Scientists are still at the soccer field as Doctor Whooves consoles Derpy. Fluttershy finds them and approaches them. Fluttershy: Um guys, I have some bad news for you. Derpy: We lost the race, didn't we? Fluttershy: That and you're both are out of the race. Sorry! Doctor Whooves: It's okay, we gave it our best shot. Fluttershy: If it helps you feel better, I have this for you. (Hands her a plain muffin). Derpy: Aww, thank you! Fluttershy: Good bye! Get home safely. (The best of Doctor Whooves and Derpy Hooves: Scientists) (Scenes of this team's great moments are played as they recap.) Derpy: I'm a little sad we're leaving. Doctor Whooves: I am too, but it fun while it lasted. We've had a couple of ups and downs. Derpy: But I still had fun. Doctor Whooves: Me too. Even though she isn't smart, I'm glad I have a partner like her. Derpy: I am too. (The scene ends and they are seen walking through the park while it is now sunset.) Doctor Whooves: Before we head home, you want to go see Big Ben really quick? You might like it. Derpy: Would I? Doctor Whooves: Is that a yes? Derpy: Of course! (END)