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On the last leg of the Amazing Race, the remaining teams traveled to Tennessee. Once there, they rode a train forwards then back. Toner unleashed the Intersection forcing enemies, Claudia and Angie, to work together and they ended up winning the leg. Meanwhile, the adrenaline junkies came in last but not before Seven nailed one in Toner's eye. 5 teams are still left in the race; but like usual, one is about to be cut...

***

"Welcome back to Chattanooga, Tennessee." Toner says. He holds an ice pack over his eye where Seven punched him yesterday. "Yesterday's winners are today's first ones up." Angie steps up for the clue but Claudia shoves her takes the clue instead.

"Sorry, sister, but this one's mine." Claudia growls. "Route Info: get on the next flight to Miami." Angie gets up and pushes Claudia back.

"Get out of my way!" Angie exclaims.

"Ahh. Nothing like a good rivalry to spice up the show." Toner says. "You guys might want to start moving." Hans & Claudia and Angie & Jennifer run off. The other three teams get their clue and they take off as well.

***

Once teams are on Toner's private plane, they settle in for the 4 hour flight. "Listen, Regina, we're starting out in last place." Tommy whispers to his partner.

"I know." She says. "But we've made it this far, we can't give up."

"This is awesome." Brent says.

"Why's that?" Syd asks.

"Because, the four of us are the last remaining alliance in the game."

"Brent!" June heatedly whispers. "Don't jinx us! The Axis might be split up, but don't forget that that can happen to us too."

"I'm sorry." Brent says. Him and Syd and June & Mabel have been working together since day 1. Now that they're 2 weeks into the race, losing now would suck for them. Along the way, Brent and Mabel developed feelings for each other; but they've put them aside so they can focus on the race.

"Alright, Jen." Angie whispers to her race partner. "We're the last team left from The Axis. If we lose, it's all for nothing and I still want the bakers gone." The Axis was a superteam consisting of 3 pairs: Angie & Jennifer, Jack & Maria, and Seven & Stuart. Seven & Stuart were eliminated yesterday and Jack & Maria were eliminated in Seattle.

"I know." Jen whispers back. "But we've gotta be careful about it; if not, we're toast."

"Alright. So how are we going to get rid of them?"

"Well, resorting to their methods would make us look like the bad guys. So, I suggest we just keep doing what we're doing and do good enough to stay in the race."

"Good point; but I'm willing to do anything to just kick them out of the race for good."

***

The plane lands in Miami International Airport at around 10:45 am. Teams race out of the airport and make it to the next clue box.

"Route Info: Grab an Amazing Race can and head to Marlins Park." Hans reads. To save you research time, Marlins Park is a baseball field. The five remaining teams get in a cab and start driving off.

Marlins Park is about a 16 minute drive away from the airport. The bakers are the first team to arrive there. They rush inside and Claudia finds the clue box. "Roadblock: whoever didn't do the French Telephone Challenge will now have to perform the Baseball Challenge." Claudia reads. "Someone mind telling me what this means?" Teams will head out onto the field and will keep trying to hit a baseball 200 yards. They will be judged by the local baseball coach (blue coyote). When he approves, he'll give the teams their next clue.

"Let's go." Hans says. The human/graduate alliance and the sorority sisters come soon after. Players soon find the way into the field.

"I think it's my turn." Syd says. Him along with Claudia, Mabel, Jennifer, and Regina grab a baseball bat and a bucket of baseballs.

Jennifer takes a ball, tosses it in the air and hits it. It travels far, but not far enough. There's a line with a flag that says "200" on it that'll indicate whether they passed the task or not. "This I'll be so easy." Hans mutters. He's been on his hometown baseball team before and he was a pro. He wasn't sure if he still has the skills but there's no point going into the task with no confidence.

As the others keep trying, Jennifer struggles the most. "Ha! Ever heard of actually hitting the balls!" Claudia taunts from the side. Jennifer puts on her mean face, tosses another ball into the air and hit it towards Claudia. Sure enough, it hits her squarely in the forehead, knocking her to the ground.

"Claudia!" Hans yells. He turns to Jen. "You'll pay for that!"

"Oh yeah? And how so?" Jen asks. Hans tosses another ball into the air and hits it hard. They all look and it just barely missed the coach's ear but it made it past the line.

"By knocking you two out of the race!" Hans yells. He goes over and hurls his partner over his shoulder and runs off to the coach. The coach, Randy, hands him the next clue. "Route Info: get in another cab and head to the Freedom Tower." Hans runs off with Claudia on his shoulder.

Regina reaches into her bucket for another ball and then finds something else. She pulls it out along with a hidden pack of markers. "Fast Forward." She whispers. "If you show the three markers that are the colors of the Miami flag to the coach, you may skip all tasks and head straight to the checkpoint." Oh shit, she thinks, we could actually win today. Regina looks around, surely their colors would be somewhere around the stadium.

Jennifer notices Regina slowing down; but decides not to worry about it. After another shot or two, she makes it past the 200 line. "Alright!" Angie cheers. Her and Jen run off for their next clue. Syd and Mabel continue to struggle too.

"I've never played baseball that much." Syd says.

"Me neither." Mabel says.

"You guys can do this!" June cheers.

"Tommy!" Regina whispers. She motions for her partner to come over and he does. She shows him the Fast Forward clue and he almost squeals.

"Where was it?" He asks.

"Inside a bucket of baseballs. Along with these." Regina holds up the markers. "We need to know what the Miami colors are to skip all tasks."

"Oh that easy. I've seen one of their flags before we came into the stadium." Tommy takes the pack. He pulls out an orange, white, and green marker.

"You sure?"

"Yes." Tommy & Regina get up and run to Randy quickly. Tommy shows him the markers and the Fast Forward clue. Randy gives them a thumbs up and tells them to go to the Villa Vizcaya where the checkpoint is.

"Crap! We're behind!" Syd exclaims. He hits another ball, and another, and another, and finally makes it. Mabel finishes too and the four of them start to run like hell once they get their next clue.

***

The Freedom Tower in Miami is about an 11 minute drive from Marlins Park. Hans & Claudia are the first team to make it there. Claudia is still knocked out. Hans gets the next clue. "Detour: Search or Shoot. What?" In this Detour, teams can either search for 3 pieces of artwork hanging in the halls and take a key that waits at each one, or take 5 clear photos of different rooms. Do either one and teams will head straight to the Villa Vizcaya where the last team there is out for good.

"C'mon, Claudia, we're gonna Search." Hans says. He carries her inside. A few minutes later, Angie & Jennifer show up.

"Search." Angie says. "They'll be out in the open if we see one."

"True." Jen says. Hans carries Claudia all throughout the first floor of the building. He did manage to find one key.

"I wish you'd wake up." He says. He sets her partner down and shakes her shoulder. She doesn't budge, though she's still breathing. He may have had some rough aimed with her during the race; but seeing what these other people have done to her, something inside of him almost... snaps.

***

"Shoot." June says.

"Agreed." Brent says. They get their cameras at the entrance and start wandering around. "The goal is to get photos of 5 different rooms, so I suggest we stick together, even if it means we get the same rooms." Mabel opens the door to a room, turns on the light and they get the photo.

"1 down, four to go." She says.

"We might want to hurry," Syd says, "if we don't, one of us could be eliminated next." They start walking and find another room.

"You know, Mabel," Brent says, "we haven't really talked much since Hawaii."

"I know." Mabel says. "Why do you think that is?"

"Well, we started to develop feelings for each other and we needed to have our game faces on. I'm glad we're this far; but I did want to discuss with you about it."

"I know. I really do like you, Brent."

"I like you too, Mabel. However, our partners want us to focus on the race right now."

"I know." The foursome take a photo of another room. As they walk down another hall, Brent sets down him and Syd's camera.

"My hand itches." Brent says. As he scratches away, Mabel screams about a bug. At the same time, Hans turns the corner and sees the camera on the table. He takes off Claudia's shoe and hurls it towards it. The camera falls to the ground and shatters.

"What the fuck!?" Syd yells. They see the bakers and Hans takes off.

"Oh no you don't!!" Brent runs off towards them. Hans tries to go fast, but Brent's obviously faster. Brent knocks Hans to the ground and isn't too nice about it.

"You fucking bastard! You've had this coming for 2 weeks!" Brent holds Hans down and slaps the shit out of him, even unknowingly knocks a tooth out of him.

"Dude!" Syd pulls Brent off Hans. "Relax! We need to get another camera and fast!"

"Don't think I'm not done with you." Brent mutters to Hans. "You better pray you stay out of our way, or else I'll do the same thing again... with a rock!!" Hans accidentally "meows" and quivers.

"My god, Brent!" June says. "I didn't know you were so... violent."

"Only when it comes to evildoers like the bakers." Brent says. "We've got to take them out."

"Sweet! We're in the lead!!" Angie randomly exclaims. He and Jen appear around the corner and run to head back to the main entrance. Claudia grunts and looks up.

"Huh?" Suddenly, reality hits her. "Not on my watch!" Her and Hans get their 3 keys, which fell out of his pocket when Brent went all out on his face, and they in too.

"Great! Now we're in last place!" Brent exclaims.

"Well if we hurry, we might be able to beat Tommy & Regina." Syd says.

***

Angie & Jennifer and Hans & Claudia got in their cabs at the same time and drove off to the Villa Vizcaya where the checkpoint lies. When they get there, they arrive at the same time. "Hans & Claudia, Angie & Jennifer..." Toner stars out.

"Please tell me we didn't tie again." Claudia complains.

"Nope. Today, I'm adding a new twist." The four of them groan in annoyance. "It's called: The Face Off."

"What's a Face Off?" Angie asks.

"The first two teams that get here must partake in a miniature battle for first place. Winners get to step on the rug, losers get a 10-minute penalty."

"What?!" Hans yells.

"What's the battle?" Claudia asks.

"A classic arm wrestling. One person from each team will face off. Whoever pins the other person's arm down first wins. Losers must wait 10 minutes before they can check in." Toner explains. A table has already bet set up to the side. Angie and Claudia each sit on either side.

"Prepare to lose." Claudia says.

"We'll see." Angie says. They get their arms set up. Toner puts a paw on their fists.

"You girls ready?" He asks. They both nod and Toner lets go. They both immediately start pushing each other's arms towards the other end of the table. Angie at first starts to get a lead on Claudia. However, in the distance, Claudia sees Tommy & Regina exit their cab and run towards them. All of a sudden, willpower took over her and she uses all of her adrenaline to push Angie's arm the other way.

"C'mon, Claudia!" Hans says.

"You can do this, Ange!" Jennifer cheers. Next thing everyone knows is Claudia gets Angie's arm on the table.

"Claudia wins!" Toner announces.

"Yes!" She says. Her and Hans quickly step on the rug.

"Bakers come in first... again."

"Double yes!!" Hans says.

"So, what happened while I was knocked out?" Claudia asks.

"I'll tell you later." Hans walks off with his arm around her.

"Angie & Jennifer, sorry but you have 10 minutes." Toner says.

"Awwww, damn it!" Angie bangs her fist on the table. Tommy & Regina corn closer and they appear at the rug in a minute.

"Restaurant workers, you came in second." Toner says.

"Awesome!" Tommy says. "We would've been here sooner; but we got a flat tire and we had to run for it."

"Hey, we had the Fast Forward, so that's awesome." Regina says.

***

June & Mabel and Brent & Syd did manage to get a new camera and retake photos. By the time they get in their cab, they grow worried. "You think the other teams have showed up by now?" Brent asks.

"Probably." June says. "But I haven't seen Tommy & Regina since Marlins Park. Maybe they got stuck in the Detour. Point is, we might still have a shot."

"I swear I'm gonna get that fucker." Brent mutters with his goats clenched.

"Calm down, Brent." Mabel reaches behind her and caresses his arm. They both smile at each other; but they snap out of it. A million dollars is on the line right now.

The pull up and see Villa Vizcaya. By that time, Toner walk up to the sorority sisters and says, "Girls, penalty's up." Angie & Jennifer stand up and step on the rug. "Third place." June & Mabel get out first and then Brent & Syd. As they run, unaware they're too late, Mabel trips and accidentally drops her camera. It shatters to pieces and her heart crumbles.

"No!" Mabel yells.

"Oh man," June says, "Tommy & Regina! Where are they?"

"I don't know." Syd says. "But it's probably too late to go back." Brent looks at his camera and back at the girls. He puts it in Mabel's paw.

"Here," Brent says, "I want you to go on and win this thing." Mabel stands up, camera still in paw.

"Thanks." Mabel says. After a second of thinking, she puts it back into Brent's hand. "But I want you guys to move on. You two have the greater potential of winning this race."

"But we haven't won a single leg..." Brent starts out, but Mabel puts a paw over his mouth.

"But nothing. You guys are great. I want you to move on." Brent looks down at the camera and at Syd, then back at her.

"You sure about this?"

"Positive." Brent hugs Mabel tight.

"We'll do you proud." He says.

"I know you will." They let go of each other and the humans walk slowly towards the checkpoint. June puts an arm around Mabel and pull her in tight. Next thing they knew, Brent & Syd step on the rug.

"Human come in 4th." Toner announces. He then walks over to June & Mabel. "Well, ladies, you two have fought hard in this race; but you guys are the last team to arrive. You girls are eliminated from the race."

"Awwww man." June whispers.

"Let's go." Mabel says. As she turns around, Brent comes running towards her.

"Mabel! Wait!" Brent exclaims. He turns her around and holds her paws delicately. "Meet me and Syd at the finish line when we win the race and I'll take you on a date, ok?"

"Hold on, you're serious?" Mabel asks, excited. Brent nods. "How do I know for sure?"

"How about this?" Brent puts each hand on either side of her face, leans in and kisses her on the lips. June and Toner get wide-eyed.

"Huh. That's a shocker." Toner says. "But Mabel, time for you to go."

"Ok." Mabel says. She smiles at Brent one last time and her and Jurn walk off.

"I can't believe you kissed a human." June says.

"Neither can I. But I've always liked Brent and now, I apparently have a boyfriend once the race is over."

"Whatever. I think we should just head home and wait to see what happens at the finale."

"Sure thing, buddy."