Chapter 1- Don't Judge My Competition
Celica stood outside the gates of what looked like a studio with the Hollywood sign in the background.
"Hello, and welcome to Total Emblem Cinema. Last season, thirty two competitors entered a three month power struggle for one million dollars. In the end Sonya, the twenty five year old broadway star from NYC, won the money. Now, sixteen familiar faces are coming back to compete for another million dollars. The limos are pulling up now, so let's introduce our players."
The first limo contained: Genny, Silque, Matilda, and Palla.
I could've gone all the way last time, however due to my cat allergy, I had to leave the game. I'm just glad I have a second chance to make up for the lost time. - Genny
My early exit last season gave me time to think about how I could get Jesse back for eliminating me. I have the perfect plan in mind, so now I just have to execute it. Watch out cause Silque Hendricks is coming for blood. - Silque
I was only one spot away from making it to the merge. I'm not going to allow that to happen again. My strategy is simply to not repeat the mistakes I made in season one. - Matilda
I got second place at the finale. I was one vote away from the million, but I'm not mad at all. My sisters and I were still able to pay off our college debts and do a little shopping. Hopefully people don't see me as a huge threat just because of my high placement. - Palla
The second limo contained: Saber, Jesse, Conrad, and Forsyth.
I regret none of my actions back on the island. If I didn't stand up to Delthea, Luthier would have been the victim of so much more abuse from her. The only part that sucked was that she got seventh and I got eighth. Hopefully I'll be able to beat her and Mae this year. - Saber
My secret of being Geoff's brother destroyed my game last season. I have nothing else to hide, so I am not going to worry this time around. - Jesse
I know I had conflicts with Palla last time, but things have changed. Ever since I got to know her in the real world we're now able to tolerate each other. I hope I can go all the way this time. - Conrad
I got robbed last season. My own trust bit me right in the butt. This time I'm going to be more cautious of who I ally with. - Forsyth
The third limo contained: Sonya, Mae, Clair, and Delthea.
I can't believe I won three months ago. Don't get me wrong getting the money was great, but I want even more. This year not even Kamui is going to stop me from winning the million bucks again. - Sonya
I'm back, and ready to kick some people's behinds. Despite the amount of players that hated me, I made it so far into the game. Hopefully the same strategy will work again in my favor. - Mae
My downfall in Maui was not being able to step out of my comfort zone. I learnt how to since the finale, so bring it Alm and Celica. - Clair
Getting in this season is good, but what's even better is my stupid brother Luthier isn't going to get in my way. I just have to take care of Saber. - Delthea
The final limo contained: Gray, Kamui, Mycen, and Lukas.
My biggest regret is not being able to face heights in multiple challenges. If no challenges this time involve high ground then I should be alright. - Gray
That hide and seek game was bullcrap. Everyone won immunity except for me and Jesse. I deserve a fair chance to win this time around. - Kamui
I laid low the majority of the game then dominated the last part of it. I might keep the same strategy, but things can always change you know. - Mycen
I got robbed last time. I should have just dumped Julia in the pit. I just hope they keep me around because when they least expect it, I'll wipe them all out so I can win the money I deserve. - Lukas
"Welcome everyone to Total Emblem Cinema, one of you sixteen is going to win one million dollars!" Celica stopped to let the players cheer. "Before Alm explains your first challenge, let's pick the teams. The teams will get picked by last seasons final two. With that being said, our black team will be picked by Sonya."
Wow, I got the honor of picking my team this year. This should be fun. - Sonya
"The white team will be picked by Palla."
YAY! Forsyth and I will get to be on the same team this year. - Palla
"You will pick in boy girl rotation since we eight of each gender. Each round of picking whoever wins rock, paper, scissors, picks first."
Palla drew rock, and Sonya drew paper. Sonya was the first to pick.
I'm thinking we make some things INTERESTING for my first choice. - Sonya
"My first guy is Forsyth."
Everyone gasped until he walked next to her.
Sonya, what the *beep* are you doing? Now, Palla is going to pick me. - Kamui
My mind is really blown right now. I though Palla and I would finally be on the same team. - Forsyth
So THAT'S how she wants to play. - Palla
"Sonya, you left me no choice but to take Kamui with me."
Palla drew scissors, and Sonya drew paper.
"Alright Palla, you pick first this time." Celica explained
"I'm not going to sink down to her level. With that said, I want my bestie Clair."
Thanks Palla for selecting me for your white team. - Clair
"Then I got to go with Genny."
At least Sonya didn't make a stupid decision this time. - Genny
"I've got to know you quite well last year Saber, so come with me."
All In is back baby! Sonya and I are going to kill the competition. - Saber
"Jesse."
Saber and I were close brothers last year. I'll have to make the best of it on Palla's team till the merge comes. - Jesse
"Eventually we are going to have to pick them. So I pick Mae."
Palla, you just made the worst mistake ever. - Mae
"I hate to do this, but I choose Delthea."
I won't let you down Sonya. *laughing hard* Did you REALLY think I would say something like that? - Delthea
UGH! Delthea is my teammate. Please shoot me now. - Saber
"Mycen."
It's about time Sonya chose me. - Mycen
"Lukas."
Thanks Palla for welcoming me aboard. I can feel the Royals is still alive. - Lukas
"Matilda and Silque are our last two females. Whoever doesn't get picked will automatically go to the loser of this match."
"Silque."
Yes! Jesse and I are on the same team. Thanks Palla for making step one complete - Silque
At least I'm with Forsyth. We could possibly do a final two deal. - Matilda
"Final pick Sonya, it's either Gray, or Conrad."
I know what I'm going to do. It's an obvious choice really. Conrad and Palla can barely stand each other. - Sonya
"Gray"
Man, I wanted to be with Clair again. - Gray
Since I'm on a team with Palla, I need to find a way to get rid of her. I don't want her to keep nagging me about Est. - Conrad
"The team names were picked based on types of performers that appear on the screen. Black team, your name is the Master Magicians."
Celica then gave Sonya a black banner. In the middle of the banner is a white circle. Inside the circle, there is a white outline showing a magician hat and wand."
I think our name is so cool. The Magicians will make the whole white team DISAPPEAR. - Sonya
"White team, you guys are the Supreme Singers."
Celica handed a white banner with the middle having a black circle. In the black circle, there is a black outline showing a microphone tilted to the right.
Both team designs are cool. It's like a ying yang. - Mae
I believe the team colors are like that because the old movies weren't in color. This season has movie theme challenges. It's basically a creative movie connection. - Forsyth
"All challenges will be movie or TV themed, and this week we are doing the court TV show. Your challenge is to make your own version of…..Judge Trudy."
I LOVE Judge Trudy. I used to watch the Amanda Show every day after school and hope that sketch would come on. She inspired me to become a lawyer so I can help others. - Saber
"Here is how your challenge will work: Each team will create a Judge Trudy sketch. The youngest players will be the judges, and the oldest will be the bailiffs. The plaintiffs will be on the judges team, and will have to sue someone from the opposing team. Plaintiffs can sue for something that happened either last season, or out in the real world. You all will be judged based on funniness, usage of props and costumes, and improv skills. Also each judge has the power to punish one of their defendants game play wise. Does everyone understand?"
"Yes."
"Alright, head to the trailers to start working."
The players headed off to the trailers and noticed Alm was waiting for them.
"Oh, hello players. Welcome to your trailer homes for the next two months. Let me give you a quick run down on your living quarters. The Magicians will get the black trailer on the left. The Singers get the white one on the right. Each trailer has two sides, a front and a back. The fronts will be for the boys, and the backs will be for the girls. Notice how the fronts of trailers are facing away from each other. We wanted to have a little symbolization for opposing teams."
There so much symbolism this year. I'm starting to notice a second theme going already. - Forsyth
"I think that's it for the little tour. I'll see you guys at the courtroom set in an hour."
The Magicians met in the girls side of their trailer.
"First things first, we need to figure out who's the youngest and oldest." Saber clarified
"I'm going to be the bailiff." Mycen spoke
"Wait, aren't you the youngest Genny?" Matilda questioned
"NO, I am." Delthea explained "Genny's fifteen and I'm fourteen."
"Oh sorry." Matilda apologize
"Now we need to figure out who is going to sue for us. There's always two cases per sketch-"
"How do you know Saber?" Delthea interrogated
"Cause I used to watch the Amanda Show. Are we going to have a problem again Delthea?"
"No, I'm just asking."
"OK then, I'll go get the props and costumes. Sonya, Genny, you guys work on the first case with Delthea. The rest of you work with Mycen on the second one."
I get Saber's enthusiastic about this, but he can't be too controlling. I don't want him to be the first boot. I picked him to be on my team for a reason. - Sonya
As much as I don't want to, I'll trust Saber. He knows what he's doing. I'll play along in order to stay around. - Delthea
At least I don't have Delthea to bother me for the time being. I need to be careful of her. - Mycen
With me as the team leader for this challenge, there's no way the Magicians will lose. Watch out Singers. - Saber
At the Singers trailer, Jesse and Kamui were working together outside.
"Hey Jesse, did you hear about Luthier and Saber?"
"No, what happened?"
"So, Luthier got into a huge fight with his parents after the finale. He then leaves his home in Seattle and goes to Miami-"
"Miami?"
"It's true." Saber explains as he approaches them with costumes in his hand "He showed up at my door a week after the fight. He wanted to live with me, but his parents somehow learned where he was. They sued me, and the case got taken to Supreme Court." Saber then left to go his cabin.
"WHAT!"
"Yeah, all of us were at the case watching Saber. Me, Sonya, Genny, Leon, and Valbar. Where were you at?"
"Home in Nova Scotia with Geoff and Bridgette."
"I texted you saying "Hey Saber's defending Luthier at Supreme Court."
"Yeah for some reason I never got your text."
"Well, anyway, Saber won and there was a huge party back at his place a few days afterwards."
"Wait, if we're all here in LA, then where's Luthier staying?"
"He's with Leon and Valbar. They left Austin, and temporarily moved to Miami to watch him while we're here."
"But Luthier's not by himself, right?"
"No, Leon and Valbar are staying at Saber's."
I can't believe at that went down in between seasons. I feel like an idiot for not knowing. - Jesse
Little did they know I was watching them. I can now use this info to my advantage to gain Jesse's trust. - Silque
In the girls side of the Singers cabin Palla and Clair were chatting by the window
"Clair, you realize your not the judge right?" Palla asked
"I thought I was."
"No, she's three weeks younger than you."
"Wait, she's turning eighteen tomorrow?"
"Yeah. You didn't know?"
"No, I thought it was yesterday. Hey, I have a good idea for a birthday present."
"Wait, why give a present to someone you hate?"
"Exactly." Clair smirked
Mae caused so much chaos last season. She was the reason half our alliance was eliminated and sent to jury. It's time give a little taste of her own medicine. - Clair
This idea is PERFECT. You're a genius Clair. - Palla
"OK teams your time is up." Alm yelled through the loudspeaker "Please report to the courtroom set, and let's get this cases resolved."
I can't believe how accurate the set is. The stands, throwing props, costumes, EVERYTHING IS ON POINT! - Saber
The jury seats were now full with majority of the players. Sonya was standing behind the plaintiff stand, and Kamui was behind the defendant stand. Celica began narrating off stage.
"This is the courtroom of judge Delthea Martin. When you have a beef, don't take the law into your own hands. Put your beef in the hands of judge Delthea, OK."
Mycen came in with a black nightstick.
"HINEY HOLES!" he yelled
Everyone stood up as Delthea entered.
"Alright, sit sit sit. I am Judge Delthea-"
"Excuse me." Kamui laughed "How are you the judge? You're only fourteen. This is some sort of joke right?"
"You like jokes? Well I got one for you. Knock Knock."
"Who's there?"
"Punching."
"Punching who?"
"Punching YOU!" Delthea yelled as she pulled a lever.
Underneath Kamui's stand a boxing glove came out, and hit him in the kiwis.
Ouch, that's got to hurt. I feel bad for Kam. - Genny
If you thought that was good, you'll love my surprises. - Mae
"You wanna hear another one?" Delthea asked
"Oh God, please no." Kamui begged
"Excellent, now Sonya Williamson, I understand you have sued Kamui Chang. Is that correct?"
"Yeah I sued him." she said with an evil smile
"And why is that?"
"We went out on a date, and he made me pay for own meal!"
Sonya, I thought you were over the whole "Going Dutch" thing. - Kamui
"BOOOOOOO." the jury yelled as they began to throw quarters at him
"Judge Delthea! These people are throwing quarters at my head."
Delthea banged her gavel three times.
"Order in the court! There will be not any quarter throwing. That is unacceptable."
"Thank you." Kamui breathed
"However, pennies ARE acceptable."
The jury then started to throw pennies at Kamui until Delthea slammed her gavel again.
"OK, now that Dutch's head is throbbing, we can get down to business. Sonya, tell the court more in detail about this date."
"You see Your Honor, we were going to try something out and see if we could date-"
"Yeah we were just friends!"
Delthea banged her gavel.
"Did I say you could talk?" she yelled
"But-"
"Hey-"
"But-"
"Hey-"
"BUT-"
"HEY-" she yelled a final time before slamming her gavel again
"THAT'S IT CHANG! I'm telling another joke. Knock Knock."
"Who's There?" he asked frightened
"YOU LOSE! I find in favor of the plaintiff, Sonya Williamson, and order Mr. Cheapy here to receive a penalty vote each elimination ceremony he attends until merge."
"WHAT?"
"You heard me. BAILIFF! Take Pennywise out of my courtroom."
"Yes Your Honor."
Mycen carried Kamui on his shoulder as Kamui was screaming. Sonya followed them out of the doors.
I can't believe I've been penalized. At least it's only one vote. If I don't screw up to much, and if I'm well liked, I can make it to the top nine. - Kamui
"NEXT CASE!"
"The ligations for the next case are now entering the courtroom." Alm narrated "I want to eat some pancakes."
"Alright, Forsyth Austins, I see you're suing Lukas Kywalkarr."
"Yeah, cause he cheated me out of money!"
Why are we still on this Forsyth? I had to make your blindside. - Lukas
"I had to Your Honor-"
Delthea slammed her gavel down.
"QUIET REDHEAD! Now Forsyth, tell the court what happened."
"He voted to send me home so I could lose a million dollars, and thing is we were in an alliance."
"BOOOOO." the jury yelled as they hit Lukas with wooden blocks
"Your Honor! I'm getting pelted by blocks
"And I'm allowing it for this selfish act. I find in favor of the plaintiff Forsyth Austins, and order Lukas to be chased by the Wicked Witch of the West."
"The Wicked West of the West?" Lukas asked
Smoke then came into courtroom. When the smoke cleared, Sonya appeared. She was wearing green skin makeup with black witch clothes, and was riding a broom in the air and laughing. Lukas screamed and ran out as Sonya followed.
It felt awesome to put on my old Elphie costume. I miss my green skin and singing No Good Deed. - Sonya
I know it's fake, but Sonya looked scary in that witch outfit. - Lukas
Delthea used her gavel one final time.
"Court dismissed! Bring in the dancing lobsters."
The two dancing lobsters appeared and started dancing with the jury, Delthea, and Mycen. After the music played for a few seconds, Alm stopped the music.
"You did a great job Magicians. Singers, you're up next. The court will adjourned from recess in five minutes."
Celica began the narration once everyone was ready and in position.
"This is the courtroom of judge Mae Belador. When you have a beef, don't take the law into your own hands. Put your beef in the hands of judge Mae, OK."
"READY YOUR RUMPS!" Kamui yelled as he came in with the nightstick
The jury stood up at Mae entered.
"Alright, sit sit sit sit. I am Judge Mae. Now, Clair McAllister, you're here suing Saber Garcia?"
"You're damn right I'm suing him."
"I don't even know what I did the her-"
Mae slammed her gavel.
"PIPE DOWN WALL JUMPER!"
WALL JUMPER!? I'm not even from Mexico. I was born on the border of Uruguay and Brazil. I came here legally with my sister when I was ten. - Saber
You need some ice for that burn Saber? *laughing* - Delthea
I know I'm sassy, but even I'M not that cruel. I don't use racial slurs when making jokes. - Sonya
I'll make sure Mae goes home for you Saber. You don't deserve to be treated like that. I'm so sorry for suing you. - Clair
"Clair tell us why you're suing him."
"Well, I was talking to Luthier, and Saber told me to please stop it."
Oh, THAT'S what this is about. Clair, you have it all wrong. - Saber
"BOOOOOO" the jury yelled as they started throwing pickles at Saber
"Your Honor! These jurors are throwing pickles at me!"
"Oh. And I suppose you want THEM to please stop it also?"
"YES I DO!"
"OK. When I get to one, I want you all to stop throwing pickles at Senor Taco Head. FIVE! FOUR! THREE! TWO!"
The throwing went on for another second until Gray yelled.
"We're out of pickles."
"ONE! Now, Clair what caused Mexican Fajita here to say please stop it?"
"I was only talking to his friend Luthier."
"You weren't talking to him. You were telling him all his social problems."
Mae banged her gavel.
"Did I ask you to say your side?"
"No."
"THEN SILENCIO!"
"What if I don't?"
"That does it! TU PIERDES! I find in favor of the plaintiff, Clair McAllister, and order Senor Sombrero to make his votes not count until merge."
Good job Mae. You made my chances of staying much easier. - Delthea
Go to hell Mae. I hope Delthea joins you. - Saber
"NEXT CASE!"
The ligations for the next case are now entering the courtroom." Alm narrated "I wish a had a better job."
"Palla Whitewang, I hear you're suing Mycen Donia."
"This is insane." Mycen complained
"QUIET GRANDPA! Palla, tell us what happened."
"He didn't vote for me at the finale."
"BOOOOOO." the jury yelled as they throw yo-yo's at Mycen
"You're Honor! These people are throwing yo-yo's at my head."
"And do you have any PROOF any these yo-yo's?"
"How about the fact that there are yo-yo's on the floor?"
"I don't want to hear your sass."
"BUT I'M NOT SASSING YOU!"
"AND NO YELLING AT ME EITHER!"
"And what are you going to do about it?"
"I'm going to give you a little poem. Roses are red. Violets are blue. YOU LOSE! I find in favor of the plaintiff, Palla Whitewang, and order Old Hag to play dodgeball with bailiff."
Kamui then chased Mycen out of the courtroom with two dodgeballs in his hand.
"Court dismissed! Bring in the dancing lobsters."
After a few seconds of dancing, Alm turned off the music and had both teams in Celica outside the set.
"Both teams had amazing skits. Now, it's time to reveal our winning team. Will our three judges please come on out."
Amanda Bynes walked out followed by the two dancing lobsters. The lobsters removed their heads revealing to be Katie and Sadie.
AMANDA BYNES IS HERE! THE ACTUAL JUDGE TRUDY IS HERE! - Saber
Katie and Sadie coming was quite a surprise. Knowing they judged us, it's anyone's game. - Jesse
"First off I want you know to know that seeing you all put your own spins on my sketch was so much fun to watch." Amanda complimented
"Magicians." Katie spoke "We loved the usage of your guys props. The boxing glove, and the witch outfit had us laughing."
"Singers." Sadie announced "You guys came up with clever lines and comebacks, however, some of them were a bit on the offensive side. Due to that, we have to give the immunity to the Magicians."
The Singers started to look at Mae while the Magicians celebrated.
A few hours later, Clair and Palla came up to Saber who was sitting on the trailer steps.
"Saber, if it makes you feel any better, you shouldn't have any treated like that." Palla consoled
"We're going to get Mae out for you." Clair assured
"Muchas gracias amigas." Saber chuckled
"We have a plan to get her out." Palla explained "It'll take a lot of convincing, so we need your help."
"What am I supposed to do?"
Jesse and Silque were talking in the male side of the Singers trailer when Kamui came in and started talking strategy.
"We need to get Mae out. She's messing with Saber throwing racial slurs at him left and right."
"Hold on, she's still doing that?" Jesse asked
"Yes, that's why I came in to talk to you."
"I think she need to go as well." Silque jumped in "She's evil, chaotic, and will cause more drama if we keep her in."
Saber then came in slamming the door.
"I've had enough of her. Are you guys voting her out?"
"Yes." both guys said simultaneously
"Wait what's Silque doing in here?"
"Don't worry, I think it's wrong also. I'm with you all."
"Clair and Palla are also voting her, so that makes five." Saber explained
"What about Lukas and Conrad?" Jesse asked
"I can handle them." Silque volunteered as she left
Those guys are such buffoons thinking I'm with them. I'll play along for now, just to get on their good side. - Silque
Happy Birthday bitch. - Clair
I hope you enjoy our little elimination present. - Palla
With Kamui having the penalty vote, all I need is for Lukas and Conrad to vote with me. If this works, we can send him out the door. - Mae
"Alright singers." Celica announced "The first awards of the season go to: Jesse, Clair, Palla, Conrad, Lukas, and Silque. Kamui, Mae, this is the final award of the night. One of you has seven votes, and the other has two. The person not receiving an award is….MAE!
Seriously? I'm about to turn eighteen and this is what I get! Well *beep* off, all of you. - Mae
Mae walked down the red carpet, and got into the limousine. As the limo was driving away, the Singers headed back to the trailers. Little did they know, a surprise was waiting for them when they got back.