Time for some updated author's notes.
1. Large portions of this have been rewritten and edited for continuity reasons and also to get a T rating. This means that while the overall story and boot order is unchanged, the character interactions have been slightly altered to make more sense. In case this is your first time reading this, I'll just post a vague change-log at the bottom of this chapter that won't detract from the overall experience.
2. I know, it borrows heavily to that TJBambi one that he did almost three years ago but my original idea was to write a season based in one of my favourite Undertale locations That said, I did PM him during the time when I was writing the original first chapter to get permission which he allowed me to.
3. This is still a humour-based story but some of the edgier jokes have been rewritten or removed. Also, the "real-life" characters are still exaggerated but not to the point of overdoing it like last time. Also, disclaimer, most of the jokes aren't gonna be clever still.
4. Temmies and Echo Plants will play a major part.
The surroundings were dark as two figures were lying down in an unknown cave, next to an underground lake. As the camera zoomed closer, the figures became cleared as it focused on Carly Rae Jepsen and Calvin Harris in lounge chairs. The former was counting the number of people that have bought her E•MO•TION album using her fingers on both of her hands while the latter on a laptop using FL Studio to create some upcoming remixes. Carly rolled her eyes when she saw his screen.
Before Carly could go on a rant on why her career went downhill ever since the release of her single Call Me Maybe, she and Calvin Harris realised they were on camera. They turned to the camera and smiled.
"Hey viewers," Calvin greeted, "Today we're hosting our first ever season of Survivor where 24 castaways will compete in a chilling damp cavern where they'll compete together and against each other to win the title of Sole Survivor."
"Don't forget to buy my album E•MO•TION on iTunes!"
"No-one cares Carly," Calvin groaned, "I don't even know why they even hired you. Let's take a look at our castaways!"
INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTAR TRIBE
Name: Lady Gaga
In a Sentence: A famous (and maybe overrated) American pop star that became really popular with her hit Just Dance but has failed to make a hit last in 2017.
Our Assessment: She'll probably have an exceptional game at the very start but slowly as the numbers dwindle, she might as well be on the outs. She's a bit weird.
Name: Bruno Mars
In a Sentence: A male, possibly homosexual pop star who is currently obsessed with the '80s based on his latest album.
Our Assessment: He's going to be at a disadvantage as he's one of only two male members of his own tribe, making him easy to single out. However, his charm might be able to get himself into a strong alliance. It all depends on his impressions with his tribe.
Name: Katy Perry
In a Sentence: The unluckiest person ever in the music industry ever sing Witness dropped and it was all because of Taylor Swift.
Our Assessment: Poor poor Katy Hudson. It really doesn't help that her former friend Taylor Swift is a part of her tribe. If she was on the other side, she might win but I just don't see her surviving before the merge. Sorry! I still like your music!
Name: Taylor Swift
In a Sentence: She got smarter, she got harder in the nick of time, honey, she rose up from the dead, she does it all the time.
Our Assessment: To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Taylor's game. Her strategy is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of convocational analysis, most of her moves will go over a typical watcher's head. There's also Taylor's nihilistic outlook, which is deftly woven into her characterisation - her personal philosophy draws heavily from Narodnaya Volya literature, for instance. Her fans understand this stuff; they have the intellectual capacity to truly appreciate the depths of these strategic moves, to realise that they're not just aptly put- they say something profound about life. People who dislike Taylor truly ARE idiots- of course they wouldn't appreciate. I'm smirking right now just imagining one of their addlepated simpletons scratching their heads in confusion as Taylor's genius unravels itself travelling through her tribemates. What fools... how I pity them. And yes, by the way, we DO have Taylor Swift tattoos. And no, you cannot see it. It's for the ladies' eyes only- And even they have to demonstrate that they're within 5 IQ points of our own (preferably lower) beforehand.
Name: Ariana Grande
In a Sentence: First making her debut role as Cat Valentine from the Nickelodeon show Victorious, she is a pop sensation with four chart-topping albums and diva queen.
Our Assessment: Ariana Grande is such a legend! Even though she only recently had a number one on the Billboard charts at the last quarter of 2018, that doesn't mean she's new to to being iconic and popular. In fact, her personality and charm could have potential winner material on her.
Name: Hayley Williams
In a Sentence: The rocker chick from the band Paramore and also the only female lead singer that plays good rock music.
Our Assessment: For Hayley, my issue is that she is the odd one of her tribe. All the others are pop-oriented people and here comes Hayley with the rock music. Personally, she's the first boot. Prove us wrong Hayley, please!
Name: Nicki Minaj
In a Sentence: The former queen of rap that has come to claim the title of Sole Survivor.
Our Assessment: She's familiar with most of her tribe in the real world and has the uncanny ability to assimilate her opponents and sometimes even her frien- oh wait a minute that's Taylor Swift. Hey, where did I put my notes on her?
Name: Andrew Taggart
In a Sentence: The well-known member of the EDM duo The Chainsmokers
Our Assessment: Arrogant he may be but I seem him as strategic and that's one aspect of the game you don't want to be bad as. He knows what everyone wants but he'll probably won't try to change up his strategy when something does go wrong. Andrew's arrogance could also be the downfall of his journey.
INTRODUCING THE UNDERDOG TRIBE
Name: Alex Pall
In a Sentence: The other member of The Chainsmokers that you probably don't know the name of.
Our Assessment: Alex isn't as widely known as his other member of the duo but it doesn't mean he isn't here to win either. Although Alex's game will be slightly similar to Andrew's, he'll be very slightly less aggressive. We see them as clones so they'll probably play the same way as each other.
Name: Gerard Way
In a Sentence: I checked Urban Dictionary for this and that didn't help so I'm going to pretend he's a blood-thirsty vampire who is also a singer.
Our Assessment: Second boot.
Name: Tyler Joseph
In a Sentence: A stressed out member of the band twenty one pilots
Our Assessment: Tyler is one very insecure guy and on the inside, he'll be very paranoid about other people wanting him out. And that is something you do not want to bring to a game of Survivor.
Name: Rebecca Black
In a Sentence: The viral sensation best known for singing and performing her debut single 'Friday' released through ARK Music Factory but has gotten better since then.
Our Assessment: She is going to be massively underestimated in her tribe but we see that as a strength rather than weakness. People are going to start out thinking she's just some girl who already had her five minutes of fame but that shouldn't matter in this game.
Name: Nick Miller
In a Sentence: Also known by his DJ name Illenium, Nick is a talented musician and producer donning a cap who just doesn't get enough recognition.
Our Assessment: Despite his appearance, we think he's incredibly humble and will play a quieter game. We're sensing potential winner vibes from him.
Name: Conor Maynard
In a Sentence: Started off as a little young boy posting videos on YouTube until he blew up with songs like 'Turn Around', 'Whenever' and most recently, an uncredited feature on Alesso's new track, 'Remedy'.
Our Assessment: Personally, our winner's pick He's nice and as long as he isn't too nice, he'll definitely be the sole survivor just as long as others don't see him as a jury threat halfway through the game
Name: Patrick Stump
In a Sentence: The lead singer of the band Fall Out Boy who wears a fedora and glasses.
Our Assessment: I know what some of you may be thinking. What's he doing here? Well.. we somehow messed up and tore a rip in the universe. So now, he's married to Rainbow Dash and has had a child with her called Rocking Arrow, an OC pony. All three of them will be playing this season so having that advantage of knowing each other before the game even begins will give them an early lead in the whole social game.
Name: Troye Sivan
In a Sentence: He's gay, talented and cute.
Our Assessment: The others better not underestimate him though as he told us in a pre-game interview that he will be playing big, without anyone suspecting a thing. His motto is go big or go straight!
INTRODUCING THE ODDBALL TRIBE
Name: Peppa Pig
In a Sentence: A six-year-old pig who likes jumping in muddy puddles.
Our Assessment: She's not going to last a single day.
Name: Tasha Backyardigan
In a Sentence: A yellow hippopotamus who is also six.
Our Assessment: Tasha is assertive and likes to be in charge most of the time. She is rational, logical, and highly motivated to get her own way. Tasha is normally very opinionated. She is difficult to frighten, a fact she takes pride in. (You know I mostly stole this from the Backyardigans wiki but it really helps me write her character).
Name: Rainbow Dash
In a Sentence: A Pegasus pony from Cloudsdale who bears the element of Loyalty and a Wonderbolt in training
Our Assessment: Yeah she was in one of TJBambi's seasons (who I got permission from) but we're sure that she has forgotten all about that since we ripped a tear in the universe, thanks to Patrick Stump. Anyways, she is ready to play, competing alongside her son (Rocking Arrow) and husband (Patrick Stump). Still bearing the element of loyalty, I see her staying loyal to her allies which will be a good point to start with her tribe and alliances but will threaten her in the long-run.
Name: Rocking Arrow
Tribe: Virus Tribe
In a Sentence: My OC who is a dark blue earth filly and has his parents competing in the game (Patrick Stump and Rainbow Dash).
Our Assessment: Unlike his mum, he isn't bound by the rules of loyalty and has plans to backstab and manipulate his tribe members into voting each other. The big question is will he vote off his mum? Another big question is will he vote off his dad as well?
Name: Songbird Serenade
In a Sentence: The only tribe member who fits the criteria of being a successful pop star and a pony with a personality that could give you diabetes.
Our Assessment: She has a pure heart with a sincere belief in the power of friendship and she's going to bring that along to the game of Survivor. Will it change as time goes on? We'll just have to find out!
Name: Meghan Trainor
In a Sentence: She's all about that bass, bout that bass, no treble.
Our Assessment: Meghan has a habit of gloating to others, and that may make her a target. She'll either make it very far as someone that's easy to beat or be out very early but honestly, she's probably going to be out first.
Name: Shawn Mendes
In a Sentence: A teenage pop star who is twenty years old.
Our Assessment: If Shawn was on any of the other two tribes, he would definitely be the baby of the tribe. I mean look at him; he's cute and fragile. Fortunately, he's stuck on the Virus tribe and if he plays his cards right, he can control the game from there.
Name: Cardi B
In a Sentence: The current queen of rap who has had an interesting past life as a stripper.
Our Assessment: She has a no-nonsense work ethic and if you cross lines with her, she's going to drag you down to hell for it.
Calvin Harris smiled, "These twenty-four castaways are an interesting group to play Survivor with! Anything can happen with these twenty-four around. and it all starts in a few days, as long as nothing unusual happens!"
"For example; when I start charting on the Billboard again!" Carly chimed in.
CHANGELOG V1.1
- Mature subjects have been toned down or removed.
- Removed almost every instance of the F-word being present.
- Reasoning for the second tribal council and onward have been changed.
- Explicit scenes were either replaced with other scenes or toned down.
- Tribe names are consistent.
- General spelling and grammar corrections.
PROPOSED CHANGE:
I'm thinking of replacing Rocking Arrow (My OC) with Scootaloo (A canon pony) in the cast. I'm not too sure so I'll be putting a poll up for any readers to decide.