Welcome back!

maycontestdrew: Thanks for the feedback! Glad you're liking all the characters. And yes, Uxie is very, very sarcastic.

Onward to episode 2!

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"What do you think they want us to do for the first challenge?" Dusknoir asked Beheeyem. All of the campers were walking/floating up a huge cliff.

"Knowing shows like this, we'd have to jump off a cliff," said the alien.

"Wait, you've seen shows like this?" Turtonator asked.

"Everyone does them now," Heliolisk muttered.

"Welcome campers," Azelf said, pausing for dramatic affect. Uxie would have rolled his eyes if he could. "To the first challenge!"

Some of the campers looked annoyed. Others, like Skitty and Servine were panting.

"Why did we have to walk so much?" Skitty asked.

"Shut it rich bitch," Heliolisk said.

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"I hate rich people," Heliolisk said.

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"Anyway, your first challenge is to jump off this cliff into the pool at the bottom," Uxie said. "Those who jump get a point for their team. The team with the most jumpers wins. So, who wants to go first?"

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"Knew it," Beheeyem said.

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A few Pokemon looked over the cliff. The drop looked to be about a hundred feet and the pool was only ten feet wide.

"Don't worry," Azelf said. "If you miss the pool, our nurse Mesprit will heal you up in no time."

"That Shuckle is still in the hospital," Uxie whispered.

"His shell cracked."

"So anyone want to go first?" Krookodile asked. "I assume the fire types won't jump so that's two from our team and four from their team. If everyone else jumps we'll win."

Heliolisk sighed and walked over to the edge. He looked down and jumped.

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"That brave soul," Nincada said.

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Bisharp looked over the edge and smiled.

"He's in the pool," he exclaimed. Without warning he dived in, followed by Armaldo, Krookodile, and Lycanroc.

"That's five jumpers for the Dialgas," Azelf said.

Zoroark switched into a Crobat and flew into the water.

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"Smooth illusionist," Frogadier said.

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Surprisingly, Chandelure floated down and made sure only the end of his body lightly touched the water.

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"Damn that chandelier's brave," Litleo said.

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"Interesting," Bisharp reflected.

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"I need to show I'm a strong competitor," was all Chandelure said.

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"That's seven jumpers. Who's next?" Beheeyem asked.

Grovyle walked to the edge and jumped. Espurr, Snover, and Cubone followed. Jolteon contemplated it and jumped down. Skarmory floated down afterwards. There were only five left for the Dialgas.

"I c-can't," Nincada said looking defeated. "I'm too scared. Sorry."

"Don't worry," Delphox said. Then, again surprisingly, she jumped. Both of the fire types for the Dialgas had jumped. Klefki floated down, still with a dazed look in her eyes.

"Togetic," Beheeyem said, "are you going to jump?"

"Hell no."

"Suit yourself." And with that he floated down into the pool.

"That's 16 Pokemon for the Dialgas!" Azelf shouted. "The Palkias only need 17 to win."

The Palkias looked nervous. The fire types looked conflicted. Water wasn't good for them, but both Chandelure and Delphox had jumped. Without warning, Blaziken jumped off the cliff.

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"Even more pressure," Turtonator muttered.

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"How honorable," Mienfoo said. "He is a fire type, and yet he jumped without fear."

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Mienfoo and Frogadier immediately followed. Floatzel jumped and Drifloon floated down. Following this were Amaura, Koffing, Dusknoir, Servine, and Aegislash. Skitty refused to jump, citing that she didn't want her fur to be messed up.

Salazzle looked down and gulped. Grudgingly, she jumped. Glaceon and Umbreon soon followed. Vibrava floated down into the water.

Arbok looked down and slithered over the cliff, laughing maniacally all the way down.

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"Fools," said Arbok. "I have dropped from greater heights then a mere ten foot drop. I have dropped from the SKY INTO THIS WORLD!"

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There were three Palkias left. Two fire types and Skitty.

"No fucking way am I jumping," Turtonator exclaimed. Litleo nodded in agreement. Both looked scared.

"Then that's the end of the challenge," Azelf exclaimed. "The Daring Dialgas are the winners! And as a bonus they get a hot tub!"

The Dialgas cheered while the Palkias looked defeated.

"Palkias, you must eliminate someone tonight," Uxie said. "We'll see you at the Campfire Ceremony."

The Palkias walked off, trying to figure out whom to vote out. Dusknoir looked around when he saw Heliolisk motioning him over.

The ghost floated over and asked, "What do you want?"

"Just to give you advice. The cat should go. She won't do anything for you guys. Take the opportunity when you have it."

Dusknoir pondered this for a moment and left the lizard alone.

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"Hook, line, and sinker," Heliolisk said. "That rich kitty will be gone and I'll be able to relax."

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The Palkias all gathered at the campfire. Most of them looked bored. Azelf came in, holding a tray with 17 Poffins on it. The host gave an energetic smile. Uxie groaned.

"In this game Poffins represent your life . . . I mean safety."

"You mean life," Uxie said.

"If you receive a Poffin, you are safe. The Pokemon who doesn't receive one is eliminated. Now, Arbok, Dusknoir, Frogadier, and Floatzel, you are all safe."

The four, er, three went up to get their Poffins. Arbok was looking at fire with a, er, what could be called a loving look.

" . . . Okay, Koffing, Servine, Umbreon, Glaceon, Mienfoo, Blaziken, Amaura, Vibrava, Drifloon, Salazzle, and Aegislash, you are safe."

That only left Turtonator, Litleo, and Skitty. The two fire types looked worried while Skitty gave a smug grin.

"Neither of you jumped. Turtonator and Litleo, you are fire types and it seems that your team contemplated that. Even though other fire types jumped, you two didn't. Either way, both of you are safe."

Skitty's grin disappeared. The cat was at loss for words. Cat got her tongue would have been a perfect thing to say but alas, Heliolisk wasn't there.

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"Dusknoir said Skitty was a good choice," Umbreon said. "It appears that everyone voted for her."

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"This is ridiculous," Skitty said. "How dare these peasants vote me out! Would I want anyone to win? Hell no! No one deserves the money now."

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"Well, that's that!" Azelf exclaimed.

"I just wish you weren't so damned suspenseful," Uxie said.

"That's what gets us ratings."

"No, it doesn't. It makes are viewers fall asleep."

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Heliolisk watched the whole thing from afar. He smiled. That bitch was gone. He turned around and saw Bisharp standing there.

"What do you want Bisharp?"

"A proposal. One that you will no doubt find interesting."

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Salazzle looked around. Many of the Pokemon on her team had gone off by themselves. She had talked to Koffing, Turtonator, and Arbok before the ceremony. They were all gathered in a clearing.

"What do you want Salazzle?" Turtonator asked. He still looked to be on edge.

"I want to make an alliance with you three," Salazzle said after making sure no one was listening. "That way we can get far into the competition."

Koffing immediately agreed and Arbok just stared at her. The snake nodded in agreement. Turtonator took some time to think it over.

"Fine. But only if I can stay here."

"Good."

"What is the name of this foursome?" Arbok asked.

Salazzle hadn't thought about that. "Uh, Team Venom," she said. "Three of us are poison types and we all know poison moves"

They all nodded in agreement. Except for Arbok. He squealed with delight at the name.

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Many of the Dialgas were celebrating. They had invited the Palkias over and were chatting amongst themselves. Bisharp was talking to Krookodile when Chandelure came up to Zoroark.

"It seems we are valuable," he said to the fox. "The knight wants us to meet tomorrow after the challenge."

"You going?"

"Yes. I don't have details but I'm intrigued. There will be others there apparently."

"I'm down. We'll see what he has to offer."

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And second chapter is done! The next chapter will probably be longer. No, scratch that. Damn near every chapter after this will be long to continue on with characterization. I will give every character, (except for a few) lots of characterization to give insight on how they think and act.

Fun Fact: Skitty was a joke to begin with. She was planned to get out first and I decided to use her to show a bit of Heliolisk's personality.

Favorite Line (This is my personal preference): Arbok was looking at the fire with a, er, what could be called a loving look.

Arbok will probably get most of them now that I think about it.

Salazzle is the first to make an alliance. And she just so happens to pick a ball of gas, an insane cobra, and Turtonator. Anyway, what's Bisharp planning? Is it an alliance or something else? Tune in next time to find out! Please review!