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Sup fellow readers, so this is officially the second show connected to TD Cruise/Trainwreck Express ( the other being, the Blaineley Show ) and one I'm certain will be the canon one.
And if you guys wondering, yes TD Trainwreck Express and the Blaineley show are still going. In fact, the next chapter for TD Trainwreck Express is going smoothly.
Just a reminder, this is a prequel to TD Trainwreck Express. So everything in this fic is set while TD Cruise is still going on. There are going to be ideas utilized in this fic that was meant for my other canceled spin offs.
So yeah, enjoy this short introduction ( Also to note, this is set after chapter 23 from TD Cruise and before the Blaineley show came to existence ).
Thoughts on misery and depression flow within his empty mind. Thoughts of annoyance and grudge pierced out of his eyes. Then came jealousy, as the host of his own show, the Ridonculous Race, is sitting on a fancy, red couch.
Inside his own empty mansion. Inside a dark bubble, where only the blue light shines upon him from the tall windows, where the moon stands.
Scattered all over the grounds were empty chip bags, some still maintaining bits of chips inside. Not to mention, empty cans of soda and beer, some stood, others lay with some stains filling up the floor.
The host, known as Don, is not in a good mood. The reason can be traced to his flat screen TV, showing an interview of Chris Mclean, the host of the most popular reality show, Total Drama.
Don has a scornful jealousy at him for the fact his season isn't renewed, while Chris Mclean continues to thrive. Here he is, broken. Covering himself with a blanket, wearing nothing but shorts and a dirty, white shirt.
He continues to watch, eating his chips, all while the interview continues, with Chris sitting behind a dark background, giving a smug expression.
"So mister Chris Mclean, with the success of your new season", The unknown interviewer asked, "Tell us, why do you choose the multiverse as your theme?"
"First off, that's an excellent question", Chris replied, "Second, I want to do things more...extreme. Make sure my fans take a liking of this new approach".
"And are you quite satisfied by what's going on?"
"Yep. Right now, I lended Copperhead to take care of hosting for me while I'm here. He stated he got something insane for my competitors to endure. Recently, they aren't in a good mood after what happened last time. Shame I won't be there to see it".
"I see. Another question, what if there's a likely chance of another show competing against you?"
"What? You mean something similar to Don dumb show?"
"Ummm yes".
"That's a good question. I won't care. I'm too perfect for anyone to compete against me. And even if he did manage to have his own show, the Ridonculous Race be renewed for a new season with a new cast of characters, I'll be ya it won't last long. Trust me, I know".
"Yeah, as if you know any better", Don mutters, picking up a remote and changing the channel, which only cuts to statistics. The more statics. Then he tried going back to the previous channel. Static, once again.
"Awww come on!", Don moen, "I just pay off my cable taxes!"
He picked up his phone and began dialing to the cable company. He waited for a while until realizing with one glance that the signal wasn't picking up. In fact, he soon realizes around him that the power for his mansion has died out, much to his disappointment.
"Great, power outage", Don sighs, tossing his phone out and sloughing back into his couch, "Just...just wonderful. As if my wonderful day hasn't been the best yet".
Just then, he heard an unexpected voice echoing throughout his mansion, "This is just sad! Extremely sad! I mean, there's not enough definition for how sad this is".
This startled him. Looking around to see where the voice is coming from, "Who's there?"
"Why, your new partner, of course!"
Out of the bloom, a floating, small man appears by his side, startling Don.
"Hello there Donny", He replied with a waving greeting. He wore a purple coat, hat, and pants, a tie, and a green vest.
"Wha-what the heck are you?!" Don asked, pointing directly at him.
"Seriously? Never keep up with the news lately?" He asked, sarcastically. Arms on his hips, as he pointed to himself for introduction, "I'm Mxyzptlk!"
"Mxy-what?"
"Mxyzptlk!"
"Mxy...huh?"
Don is bewildered by his name, as Mxy by him and said, "Let me repeat...MXYZPTLK!"
His yell sent Don on the floor by accident, getting up and trying to remain balanced, ignoring the several crums on him, "Umm..thanks?"
"You're welcome. Now as I was saying, I go by the simple name of Mister Mxy. And as you should know, I am an Imp from the 5th dimension", He explained.
"Oh really?"
"Yes!"
"Then...what do you want from me?"
"What do I want?" Mxy begins to move around Don, all while doing several gestures, "The real question you should've asked is, what do you want?"
"Huh?" Don is confused by what he meant, as Mxy further explains while wrapping his arm around him.
"Listen to me, pal. I have been a fan of your show, ever since that tired slop, Total Drama Paki-whatever ended. Since your show aired, I began to admire you", He said, releasing his arm from him, "Your charisma! Your charm! Your nice speedo! And your way of handling things!"
"I'm flatter", Don said.
"Yep! You have everything to deserve a second chance. But alas, the executives turn you down in favoring Chris over you. How does that make you feel? Is it anger? Sadden you?"
"Kinda disappointed, honestly".
"Exactly", He said, "That's why, I'm going to help you get back on track".
"Why though?"
"Why? Because I'm your biggest fan".
"But isn't your biggest fan Super-"
"No, no, no, no, no, he's my number one", Mxy told him right up his face, then proceeding to point at his neck, Your my number two!"
"Then who's your number 3?"
"That's someone you should never know! Listen, you got a huge reputation to save. Nobody is going to remember you in the long run! Heck, the only people who are going to remember ya is a lame joke done by Chris himself. Don't you care about being a star?"
"Well yes-"
"Don't you care about your fans? And how desperate they needed you?"
"Of course".
"See!" Mxy said, "That's why I'm going to help you?"
"So you're going to try to get my Ridonculous Race renewed for a new season?"
"Hell no!" He replied, with three script copies appearing in mid air, grabbing it and telling him, "That race of yours isn't going anywhere. We need something new to grab a viewer's attention. Trust me, it better you start up your own unique show".
After he said this, a paper shredder appeared and shredded three of the script down. Once it disappeared, it made Don think.
This could be his chance of rivaling Chris and gaining his position of host back. Granted, he doesn't know what he's putting himself into. Not to mention, he doesn't know much about this Imp, other than the frequent news article involving him and Superman.
However at this rate, he was desperate to find a spotlight.
He then asked him, "Hmm, unique show...that does sound intriguing. Tell me, how are you going to do this? Put me back in the spotlight?"
"Easy! Just believe in me, and everything will be alright. Also, I already have an idea what your perfect show will be".
"Really?"
"Yep!" Mxy said, as a board appeared, floating right next to him and showing the title of this new show, "I called it, The Fantastic Don Household! Where you and I are the host, where eighteen contestants compete for the prize for..."
After the board disappears, another thing appears, showing a bag filled with dollars in it, "Nine billion dollars!"
Once that's gone, he continues to explain, "All by simply staying in one large house, where they must solve several problems, either as a team or as separate individuals! There is no team! No marshmallows! No camp whatsoever! Just, you win, you get to stay. You lose, you are OUT!"
"Interesting. And what kind of problems each or all of them need to solve?"
"Just the usual problems many households face like pipe leaking, dealing with trouble neighbors, inviting friends over for some games, getting groceries, getting a job, etc, etc. You get the idea".
"Oh, so it's similar to a sitcom series or a Family reality show?"
"Yep! Well, some of it, anyways. The cast will consist of people from all over the world, including the multiverse".
"And how are you going to bring them onto my-I mean, our show?"
"Duh, I'm an Imp for pete sake! I know how to go from one world to another. Need to get yourself an expensive inter-dimensional techno", Mxy told him, "But anyways, what do you say, partner? Want in?"
"Well...after thinking it over, I'm in", He replied with a grin, much to the Imp's delight.
"Yes! That's what I like to hear!" He said, both giving a handshake for the new start of a series.
And there you go. The first introduction to this new spin off.
Anyways, here is the cast for this new spin off:
Reg ( Made in Abyss ).
Dororo ( Dororo ).
Mabel Pines ( Gravity Falls ).
Red Skull ( Marvel ).
Ruby ( Ruby Gloom ).
Lisa Simpson ( The Simpson ).
Archer Sterling ( Archer ).
Idree ( The Breadwinner ).
Gimpy ( Undergrads ).
Hellboy ( Hellboy ).
Boa Hancock ( One Piece ).
John Redcorn ( King of the Hill ).
Furrball ( Tiny Toons Adventure ).
Blitzwing ( Transformers Animated ).
Nikki ( Camp Camp ).
Octavia Goetia ( Helluva Boss ).
Studio: Po ( Kung Fu Panda ).
Lucy Loud ( The Loud House ).
Zulius ( Centaurworld ).
Ceviche ( Chowder ).
Vicky ( Vicky the Viking ).
Tomie ( Junji Ito ).