Total Pokemon Not An Island (Official Discontinued)

by Nihilego Fanatic

37 Competitors participate in a game hosted by the lovely Celesteela and the sadistic Kartana for a prize of 1,000,000 Poke minus... Poke and a lifetime supply of sweets and torture. Who will win? Who will fall? Who would fall in love? Who will not even try...?" Disclaimer: I don't own anything but my OCs

4. Loose Lips Sinks Ships

Let's play a game…

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Another chapter is finally here… Enjoy~

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Squirtle woke up, panting heavily. It had been two days since Klefki's departure and Klefki continued to haunt his dream. He rubbed his eyes then looked around. Everyone was still asleep.

"I hope I didn't wake anyone up with that outburst," muttered Squirtle covering his lower extremities with the blue blanket provided.

Monferno turned towards him eyes still closed. "Squi… Squirtle, is that you?" he moaned half-asleep.

Squirtle blinked. He didn't know what to say. He was co-dependent for goodness sake. Taking a deep breath, Squirtle chanted, "I'm independent, I'm inderpendent, I'm independent…" He opened his eyes, slightly more confident.

He turned towards Monferno. "Go back to sleep… I'm o-okay."

Monferno turned away from him.

Squirtle sighed. He quickly closed his eyes, into the world of darkness.

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THE NEXT DAY

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Morning came, Mimickyu quivered as she woke up.

Rubbing her eyes, she climbed off her bed.

She was quickly greeted by Gourgeist. "Hey Mimickyu, nice day, isn't it?"

"Y-yeah… it's quite nice," stammered Mimickyu clasping her hands.

"Okay, where are you off to?" queried Gourgeist cheerily.

"I'm… g-going for a s-stroll," replied Mimickyu trying to avoid Gourgeist's stare. "B-bye." Mimickyu tottered out of the cabin.

Gourgeist smiled as the yawning Absol stood next to her. "Hi Gourgeist, you're up early."

"Oh… I'm an early bird," chirped Gourgeist spinning around. "I slept like a log for the past few days."

Absol smiled at the jack-o-lantern. "Hey Gourgeist, do you have any poetic siblings?"

Gourgeist furrowed a brow. "What do you mean?"

"Well… I watched this show that Shaymin hosted and there was this Pumpkaboo that was poetic," explained Absol.

"Well… that's only a coincidence," answered Gourgeist rubbing her left arm with her other arm. "I have plenty of siblings… how do you think I learned how to keep the peace?"

"I dunno… school," responded Absol shrugging her shoulders.

"You seem like the shy type," pointed out Gourgeist. "I'm surprised that we're having this conversation."

Absol blushed then stretched. "I might be shy but… I'm not that shy like Venusaur or Mimickyu."

"Oh…" said Gourgeist rubbing the back of her head. She then focused on Absol. "Let's go to the mess hall… we must nourish ourselves!"

Absol nodded. "Let's go… we don't want to be last there!"

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Absol frowned as she rubbed her hands nervously. "I know that I'm not used to making friends but at least I can use what I have learned!"

She then gulped covering her mouth. "And I have learned nothing!"

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"Absol is a nice gal… trustworthy too," expressed Gourgeist washing her hands. "I wish that Mimickyu could open up too… and Gastly, he seems like a swell guy."

She frowned as she turned off the tap. "Why won't he talk to me?"

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Butterfree was seated on the docks eyeing the water wistfully. She was scared. Her façade of being carefree shattered.

Gliscor quickly flew next to her flashing a concerned expression. "Are you okay?"

"I… sabotaged the team," cried Butterfree. "I must've used my slee-"

Before Butterfree can continue, Gliscor shushed her. "Butterfree… Sleep Powder is not one of your moves…"

"Wha?!" questioned Butterfree with a tinge of confusion in her voice. "I'm pretty sure it was me… I'm the only suspect."

"No… I have another suspect," admitted Gliscor patting Butterfree's shoulder. "It can only be… not you but… the powder was glistening in the moonlight, right?"

"What's your point?" asked Butterfree.

"Alomomola." Said Gliscor closing his eyes.

"Why her?" asked Butterfree confused. "No offense to her…" Butterfree paused for a few seconds before continuing. "She's a ditz… she couldn't have possible schemed all of that and beside…" Butterfree glanced at Gliscor. "Klefki was booted off last challenge… if she was framing me, why was I not the one going to leave?"

Gliscor stroked Butterfree's head. "We'll just know when we get there."

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"So… Gliscor suspects Alomomola," muttered Butterfree clutching her stomach. She shook her head. "For now I would be cheerful!"

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Alomomola woke up clutching onto her lucky glitter bottle. She yawned then looked around the room. Houndoom was sleeping on Klefki's former bunk. Banette was reading a book. And the others were outside.

She quickly hid her bottle under her pillow. "Safe and sound."

She climbed down her bed then waved at Banette. "Hullo Banette!"

Banette returned a half-hearted wave. "Yeah… hi, I'm reading…"

Alomomola sighed. She may be a ditz but she appreciated enthusiasm. She flopped out of the cabin towards outside.

She took a deep breath of the sweet fresh air. It was going to be a nice day again. But… Klefki, her BKFF (Best Key Friend Forever) was now gone. She then turned towards the mess hall. It's time for breakfast!

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"I should like shape up so I can survive this contest," uttered Alomomola cheerily. "Like totally my glitter would be the one that would sweep me all the way to the finals!"

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At the mess hall, Mimickyu frowned as she jabbed her fork towards the mush. Directly across her was Venusaur who was having the same dilemma.

"Is this even edible?" moaned Venusaur.

Mimickyu shared a look of disdain. "I think mine j-just moved."

Venusaur chuckled. "Sit with me, let's small talk!"

"B-but… you're b-big compared to me," stammered Mimickyu sagging down. "It's m-makes me scared for some s-strange reason."

"Oh…" mumbled Venusaur slumping on his large stool. "It's not rare for others to call me stupid… scary… retarded… bully… it just frustrates me!"

"I'm s-sorry," stammered Mimickyu. "I d-didn't mean it-"

"Venusaur and Mimickyu, surprise to see you both her this early," a dry voice chimed in.

They glanced towards the door to find Poochyena and Chespin. Chespin was biting into a log while Poochyena crossed his arms.

"P-Poochyena… C-Chespin," greeted Mimickyu pushing her hands together. "Sorry… w-we'll leave."

Poochyena shook his head. "We're not spoiled brats or bitches." Poochyena sat down and Chespin somersaulted on top of the table. "We want to be friends with you… so even if we lose, we'll still have something to gain."

Venusaur smiled the nodded, hope evident in his eyes. "Of course!" Venusaur blushed. "This is the first time I made a friend."

Mimickyu gave him a reassuring look mixed with nervousness. "Um… you are very strong… you can be proud of who you are because you have lots of skills."

"I wish it was that easy," sighed Venusaur looking at the floor in contempt. "But… life is not easy."

"Don't worry Venusaur!" assured Poochyena. "With us as your friends, we'll make sure that you would have lots of friends by the end of the year!"

Chespin nodded flashing a toothy grin. "Yeah! You're pretty chill! Why would anyone be scared of you?"

"Oh really?" questioned Venusaur taking a bite of the mystery mush. He flinched as his left eye twitched. "Scrumptious."

Rufflet entered the mess hall brandishing a fork merrily. "My delighted trident would silence the will of my enemies!"

Next to him, Incineroar rolled his eyes. "Ruffles, can we just sit down and eat? I'm turning ravenous!"

Rufflet nodded putting back his fork then taking out a spoon. "But cower in fear as you eye the amazing Spoonerella!"

"Now you're just random," muttered Incineroar sitting next to Chespin. Rufflet perched on top of the table then began to preen his feathers.

"M-more people," stammered Mimickyu hyperventilating. "T-this is too much for me to t-take in!"

Rufflet smirked. "It looks like my dashing looks and dazzling personality is too hot for the resident shy girl."

"I'm not the resident shy girl," retorted Mimickyu breathing into a paper bag. "I think Squirtle is more shy than m-me!"

Rowlett shrugged his shoulder. "Oh well… let me regale you all to a tale as old as time… a tale that is more that Ninetails… a tale that is so extraordinary, you would be sick of your own lives!"

"Meh, let's just eat," said Poochyena forking into his mush.

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"Geez, my swordsmanship skill are left unnoticed in a murky environment like this," scoffed Rowlett brushing the dust off of his wings.

He then blushed. "As long as I woo Gardevoir… it would be smooth sailing from there!"

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Gulpin gulped as he peeked from the side of the confessional. He was looking out for Houndoom. Houndoom gave him an impression similar to Espeon.

A figure then tapped his shoulder.

Shuddering, the stomach turned around to find Clamperl yawning and rubbing her eyes vigorously.

"Oh… Clamperl, for a second, I thought you were Houndoom," Gulpin sighed in relief.

Clamperl opened her eyes revealing bloodshot eyes. "Gulpin… are you scared of Houndoom?" Clamperl closed her eyes, returning to her usual tired expression. "You don't have to worry… you have friends to support you… you can talk to Haxorus… you were both in the same show."

Gulpin shrugged his shoulders. "We're not that close… maybe I can ask him how is his relationship with Aggron or something…" His eyes then narrowed into slits. "How did you know that we used to be part of the same show?"

"I watched it, duh," replied Clamperl soothingly. "It was not that great…"

"Because we were tortured?" questioned Gulpin.

"No…" answered Clamperl opening her eyes to reveal red bloodshot pupils. "There were no Clamperl competitors… that makes me sad!"

"It's not that bad," mumbled Gulpin rubbing the back of his head. "Maybe they would be included next season."

"Oh well-YAWWWNNNN," uttered Clamperl closing her eyes. "I'll be going… I need to talk to Squirtle."

Clamperl padded towards the flagpole where Squirtle was squatting down with Monferno. Gulpin sighed as he sat down.

"GULPPPPIIINNNN!" a loud seductive voice came.

"Shit," he muttered.

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Alomomola entered the mess hall then sat on the Celesteelas' table. Her… ahem, Klefki's alliance, Team Sparkle were all seated keeping to themselves. Meowth was looking at his food with disdain. And Butterfree was talking with Gliscor, a stern expression on her face.

Alomomola tapped Sylveon's shoulder, gaining her attention. Sylveon smiled as she eyed Alomomola cooly. "Oh… Momo, sit down, let's chill."

Alomomola sat down then beckoned to Gliscor. "Gliscor, let's have a meeting!"

Gliscor's face stiffened. He didn't trust Alomomola since he accused her for the incident last challenge. Butterfree quickly flew out of the cabin in a rush.

"Okay…" started Alomomola stretching her fins. "Since Klefki is now gone, we need to elect a new leader."

"How about you become our new leader?!" suggested Sylveon clapping her hands. "You and Klefki were close so maybe you can follow her footsteps… without the backstabbing, though…"

Alomomola blushed as she rubbed her face with her fins in embarrassment. "I'm not sure if I'm good enough to be like the leader…" Alomomola then flashed a determined look. "But I'll try my best to not follow Klefki's example and bring everyone to the top three!"

Gliscor cheered half-heartedly. He didn't want to lose trust in Alomomola but… evidence said otherwise. He knew that Butterfree can't learn sleep powder so it was down to Alomomola.

Alomomola yawned. "I'll be going… I can't sleep for the past few days… I brought some powder to help me sleep."

Sylveon nodded licking her lips in the process. "Do what you will, madam." Sylveon saluted. "We would always be here to be of service to you!"

Alomomola smiled sheepishly as she hopped off of her stool then flopped out of the cabin.

Gliscor sighed as he tipped over a salt shaker.

Sylveon arched a brow. "Isn't that bad luck?"

"No… no, it isn't," answered Gliscor coldly.

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"Gliscor seems… cold recently," commented Sylveon arranging her array of ribbons as they fluttered with the breeze. A wide grin then sprawled on her face. "Don't worry! The author would just cheer him up!"

"SHUT UP!" came a loud voice from outside. "Breaking the fourth wall is dead!"

Sylveon giggled. "No matter… I would try to look further into this."

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Gliscor sighed as he slumped on the stool. "Butterfree is on edge… I ended up on mistrusting Alomomola… the conspiracies are not with me on this island…"

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Kadabra sat in the middle of the woods laying out his battle plan. He didn't cause any eliminations yet. Klefki was booted off because of her stupidity and Vigoroth was plain dumb. He needed to start planning to make sure that he won't be the one riding the next Toxapex out of this island.

He swiveled his pencil around his hand. He began writing on his sheet of paper making sure to catch every detail that he can.

Hiding behind the bushes, Pikachu's eyes narrowed.

Pikachu turned to Ditto, his sole companion. "Ditto, we must tell the others of Kadabra's misconduct."

Ditto frowned. "Why did we even go here in the first place?"

Pikachu clenched his fists. "Lord Magikarp begged of me to go here into the middle of the woods… it must be so that we may discover this conniving schemer… Lord Magikarp is truly a genius."

Ditto furrowed a brow as he did a back flip. "I don't believe in that Magikarp jazz… it seems shady." Ditto landed on his bottom then rubbed his head. "It may be all a conspiracy to force the consumers to buy illegal drugs or something like that."

Pikachu threw him a distasteful look. "Magikarp is a blessed virgin that we need to worship and besides… Magikarp are tame and elegant." Pikachu then smiled a little. "Let's depart… my stomach is begging for that food that would enter my mouth." Ditto nodded then trailed after Pikachu who went into the direction of camp.

Kadabra blinked. He had heard the duo's conversation. He can't help but feel mad… not because Magikarp was really a scam artist but because the two discovered him… because of a stupid mouse's belief on a flopping fish, of all the irony.

Kadabra's lip curled in resentment as he crossed his arms. "I have no choice but to boot them both off of this island."

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"I am going to need formulas and theorems to boot that dastardly annoying mouse and that empty-headed blob," snarled Kadabra punching his fist into an open palm. "My plans cannot be interrupted by two loose ends."

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Houndoom giggled as she sat in the confessional with Gulpin. "So… Kadabra is plotting to boot off the blob and the mouse, how interesting."

Gulpin gulped. "Houndoom… can you now let me go now?"

Houndoom sighed then opened the door enough for Gulpin to fit through. "Just go… I have business to attend to." Gulpin gulped then jumped out of the confessional.

Alone, Houndoom chuckled maniacally. "For now, I'll let Kadabra play with his plastic guns…" Her face stiffened. "But in the end, he'll just be nothing but a tiny speck in the sky."

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Celesteela chuckled darkly as she pressed a button. Next to her, Kartana watched eagerly, like a kid in a candy store. "Celes, what'cha doing?"

"Well… I'm just preparing for the next challenge," explained Celesteela darkly. "The contestants are in for a dark surprise."

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Haxorus lay in his shelter staring at the ceiling. He never went out, unless he was going to relieve himself or when he was going to eat. But now, Haxorus decided to rest.

Closing his eyes, Haxorus thought of Aggron. How he loved that woman.

He also liked the fact that Gardevoir can be casual with him without ever having romantic feelings for each other. He was intrigued by the Gardevoir but he loved Aggron more.

Gardevoir was motherly and was not looking for a relationship so he shrugged his shoulders then drifted to sleep.

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Turtwig sat alone, leaning against the flagpole. He yawned as he watched Leavanny performing gymnastics.

Leavanny bowed after doing a successful cartwheel. "Bravo Leavanny, at this rate, many would ogle you!"

Turtwig cocked a brow. "You're still bent on finding attention… wow, you really are attention deprived." He then yawned mockingly. "You should find something else to do… this shtick is getting stale."

Leavanny rolled her eyes as she wiped off the sweat gathering on her face. "At least, I'm not a pessimist!"

"I think you're talking about Jangmo-o," retorted Turtwig crossing his arms.

Leavanny rubbed Turtwig's noggin, making the latter mutter curses incoherently. "Don't worry… I won't forget the little people that helped me."

"Don't paint yourself as a threat," warned Turtwig kicking a pebble playfully. "You need to lay low until the merge so they won't even think of kicking you off… it's basic strategy."

"Hahaha… you think you're so smart," mocked Leavanny. "You are smart but are you fast?"

"Stop mocking my speed?!" grumbled Turtwig clutching his belly.

Leavanny brushed the turtle off before sauntering towards the cabins.

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"Do I feel guilty about insulting Turtwig?" said Leavanny. "Maybe, I guess… looking at the guy… maybe, I shouldn't have insulted his speed… he is a Turtwig"

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"Leavanny is a bitch," grumbled Turtwig. "Consider her lucky that I'm not yet strategizing… it's quite boring."

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"HAHAHA… let's play a game, shall we?" chimed in a voice as sleeping gas wafted throughout camp.

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Rufflet sat up, letting out a hacking cough. He found himself in a room with Gardevoir and Haxorus, both still lying on the cold hard ground. The room was empty, there were no windows but there was a rusty door near Gardevoir's unconscious state.

A television was directly above Haxorus flashing an eerie glow of red.

Rufflet shook his head then felt his neck. There was now a collar placed on his neck.

"What?! How could they have passed through my defenses?" screeched Rufflet dumbfounded.

Gardevoir and Haxorus both woke up rubbing their eyes, in annoyance.

"Umm… where in the world are we?" Gardevoir asked examining every crook and cranny of the room.

Haxorus brushed off the dust on his body then shrugged his shoulders.

"For once, only I have a plan," boasted Rufflet taking out a butter knife then brandishing it. "I would examine the roo-"

Before Rufflet can continue, the screen turned to static making Rufflet squawk in fear. The static was then replaced by Celesteela caressing the fur of a white cat.

"Eepp!" Rufflet's bravery was immediately replaced with fear. "W-where did you place us, you scoundrel?!"

Celesteela chuckled. "You're going to participate in my game of wit… torture… and DEATTTHHH!"

"Celesteela… we know that's you," retorted Gardevoir folding her arms.

"I'm not Celesteela," stammered Celesteela with a shaky voice. "I'm… Celes… saw!"

"Celesaw…" said Gardevoir eyes not blinking. "That's quite a weird name for you."

Haxorus nodded in agreement while Rufflet continued to shiver. "S-stand back… sire R-Ruffles is here to defeat you in a d-duel."

Celesteela huffed, face flushing in embarrassment. "The challenge is to complete the torture challenge that I, obviously not Celesteela prepared for you."

"You can give up the act already, Celesteela," sighed Gardevoir squatting down on the floor.

"You must have me confused for that hot Ultra Beast," uttered Celesteela chuckling. "I'm Celesaw, your worst nightmare!"

"Just relay to us the c-challenge," stammered Rufflet shuddering. "The f-floor is cold…"

Celesteela chuckled darkly before fixating at the group. "You have to survive torture."

"I thought that was a joke," gasped Gardevoir, surprised.

"Well… it's not… if you don't do our torture," started Celesteela before her face suddenly stiffened. "You would be shocked through your collars, losing a point for your team… the number of points would be equal to the number of members there are on your team."

Gardevoir threw a side-way glance at Rufflet who returned it with a nod. Haxorus shrugged his shoulders.

"First torture… Haxorus must talk!" announced Celesteela snickering. "If he doesn't… we would shock all of you but only the Celesteelas would lose a point."

"Lame torture," came a voice.

"Shut up, Kartana! Not everyone can be a successful torture master," snapped Celesteela turning to the right.

She then turned to the campers. "Good luck!"

The screen didn't turned off as Rufflet and Gardevoir both turned to Haxorus. Rufflet continued to shiver as he felt that he would be shocked after Haxorus won't speak.

Haxorus shrugged. "Meh… it's not that hard."

Rufflet quickly fainted while Gardevoir catched him.

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"He can talk!" shrieked Rufflet as his face paled. "Oh my… I need to be brave!" Rufflet began to wheeze in shock. "No… it's too much for me to take in!"

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Haxorus crossed his arms. "I can talk… I talked before… to myself… in my confessional… in the three beasts' show… talking is not that hard."

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Gardevoir grinned. "Haxorus is lucky that Aggron loves him… and Rufflet always looks lovey-dovey when he's with me…" Gardevoir closed her eyes to think. "Maybe he thinks I'm a great mother!"

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Celesteela blinked. "Wow…"

"I knew he can talk!" came a voice. "Give me my five bucks now!"

Celesteela growled as she floated off-camera. When she came back on-camera, she was obviously displeased. "Haxorus, the point of these tortures is for you guys to struggle doing it! I didn't expect for you to just talk immediately!"

"Meh… it wasn't a severe torture," pointed out Haxorus nonchalantly. "I've seen worse."

"Oookkkay… Rufflet, you must admit your true feelings to special someone," Celesteela read aloud from a sheet of paper.

Gardevoir gave Rufflet a concerned look. "You sure you can do this?"

"Of course," stammered Rufflet. He then brandished his knife, gritting his teeth in anger. "You call this torture… this is just child's play!"

"Then do it then!" said Celesteela smirking. "And besides… we saved all of our best torture for the others."

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Celesteela pouted. "Now that Haxorus is talking… and he already had his past revealed in another show… we are in need of another silent competitor!"

"How about Chespin?" suggested Kartana from outside.

"He's not that type of contestant!" growled Celesteela.

"Am I the only one who read about their pasts?!" wailed Kartana. "You seriously need to catch up. Chespin may be the polar opposite of Haxorus… he also had a past… that I can't talk about"

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Rufflet gulped. He began to shriek as electricity coursed through his entire body. He can never let Gardevoir know. This was national television.

Celesteela chuckled. "Gardevoir, it's time for your torture!"

"I watched Saw and the tortures were not like this," wheezed Rufflet, coughing up a puff of smoke.

Gardevoir clasped her hands nervously. "Um… just announce my torture…"

Celesteela grinned as she pressed a lever and Gardevoir was suddenly strapped to the wall, chains preventing her from leaving. "Okay… Rufflet would wear a blindfold!"

Kartana suddenly appeared from a wormhole from above, handing Rufflet a blindfold which he reluctantly wore and handed Haxorus throwing knives and gave Gardevoir a bib with a red target painted on it.

"Die… we haven't eaten for months," muttered Kartana disappearing again through a wormhole.

"Okay… the challenge is that, Haxorus would hand Rufflet and knife and he would attempt to throw it at the target… don't worry… the bib would make the knife stick on it… preventing further damage… bullseye means no lost point… we would only give you five tries," explained Celesteela.

"Isn't this dangerous?!" questioned Gardevoir, frightened. "This might kill me!"

"That's the point," chuckled Celesteela.

"I don't want to do this," stammered Rufflet. "I do not want to kill this fair maiden!"

"Don't worry… Pokemon don't die,"assured Celesteela. "It would just hurt… really bad."

Rufflet sighed then held the knife in its handle before lunging it towards Gardevoir, whose eyes widened.

"OUCCCCCHH!"

Rufflet lifted his blindfolded then frowned. "Oops…"

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Beartic, Butterfree, Sylveon and Meowth all awoken in a different room, identical to the one where Rufflet, Gardevoir and Haxorus were.

Meowth rubbed his eyes in pain as he sat down on the floor. "W-what happened?"

He looked around the room then noticed Beartic, clasping his hands and licking his lips seductively.

Meowth cringed in fear. "B-Beartic, where did you place me now?! I told you not to kidnap me!"

Beartic chuckled light-heartedly. "Young Meowth… it wasn't me… I was preparing to rest when I was suddenly knocked out by a strong aroma."

"So… we're not on the island anymore?" asked Butterfree confused. She was still spooked from the incident last challenge. She didn't want to be spooked any further.

Sylveon snickered. "Maybe this is a double date."

"No!" said Meowth firmly. "I'm not… going on a double date with you two… with Beartic as my date!"

"It sounded beautiful," reasoned Beartic stretching. "Maybe… it is a double date that the others planned for us."

Seconds later, the television turned on and Celesteela's nasty grin met the faces of the four campers. "Salutations, are you all ready for you challenge?"

Butterfree shuddered. "Why do I feel a Saw vibe here?"

"Good eye, victim," complimented Celesteela grinning. "Your torture is… survive an hour together! There's a button on the wall under this television… press it and all of you are teleported out but your team, the Celesteelas, automatically lose four points"

"That's not torture," pointed out Butterfree.

Beartic grinned then lunged at Meowth.

"Nevermind," moaned Butterfree as Sylveon pounced on her.

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Beartic chuckled as he licked Meowth's neck. "It was nice for them to have this torture just for us… I am enjoying it."

"Help me!" yelped Meowth.

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Butterfree shuddered. "Sylveon… is the female version of Beartic!"

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Gardevoir was panting heavily as two throwing knives hit her. Thankfully, she was a Pokemon, if not, this would be ten times more painful.

As Rufflet was readying with his third throw, Gardevoir beckoned to him, "Rufflet, stop being tense and concentrate." Her voice was soothing and warm making the bird beg for air.

"Oh… Gardevoir!" he said fanning himself as he nodded. "I would concentrate for your sake!"

Haxorus sat down and watched the two. "…" This challenge was taking too long.

Rufflet closed his eyes focusing. "Rufflet… you've won many sword fighting tournaments so this would just be a piece of cake… and besides… Gardevoir is here… I must show her that I'm great!" Letting out a battle cry, he threw his third throwing knife.

Gardevoir closed her eyes as the knife neared her.

THUD

Gardevoir opened her eyes in confusion. "Wha?! Where's the knife?"

Rufflet was jumping for joy. "See! I'm an expert in the throwing arts!"

Haxorus sighed in relief. "Good thing no one got seriously injured…"

"You're a lot talkative since you've talked for the challenge," pointed out Rufflet smugly. "Is it because you trust us now because of my trustworthiness?"

Haxorus rolled his eyes.

The three then turned to the television screen.

"CELESTEELA, WHAT DO WE DO NOW?!" Gardevoir yelled.

"Oh… you completed your challenge," said Celesteela. She snapped her finger and the three were sucked into a wormhole.

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Sylveon purred as she nuzzled on Butterfree's neck who was shuddering. Nearby, Meowth was now unconscious as Beartic attempted mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to make him regain consciousness.

"This challenge blows," expressed Butterfree nervously. "I-I just want to see Gliscor again!"

Sylveon stopped nuzzling Butterfree then arched a brow. "You're with Gliscor?"

Butterfree shook her head then blushed. "Well… it's not official but we've got pretty closer to each other since the awake-a-thon."

"Well… I'm a matchmaker," pointed out Sylveon. "When I'm not… molesting other females, I'm damn matching couples like it's nothing."

Butterfree furrowed a brow. "Is that true?"

Sylveon nodded. "Of course… you can trust me!"

Butterfree gulped. Sylveon seems to be the kind of person that you don't trust… she molests for goodness sake! But… maybe, she wanted to trust someone other than Gliscor.

She mustered enough courage then took a deep breath. "Um… Sylveon… about Alomomola…"

"What about our alliance leader?" asked Sylveon flashing a creepy grin.

Butterfree shuddered. She wanted to point out that she just revealed her alliance to her but regressed. "Well… Gliscor and I are both suspecting Alomomola for the incident last challenge."

"What incident?"

Butterfree face-palmed. She forgot that she was talking to Sylveon.

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"No offense Sylveon, but you really need to study up," commented Butterfree.

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Pikachu woke up in a dark and dreary room. The room was divided into two as a glass stood in the middle separating the two halves. A glass panel is located on the middle of the glass. You can pull it to allow a hole on the glass.

"Oh Magikarp… what trial must I have to face," moaned Pikachu sitting up.

Near him was the snoring Clamperl.

On the other side of the glass was Ditto.

Seconds later, his companions both regained consciousness. The television set on the wall on Ditto's side turned on. The grinning Celesteela met the faces of the campers.

Clamperl yawned. "Where are we? I was dreaming about the Lady Feebas."

"Well… the next challenge is this…" started Celesteela as a button materialized on both sides of the room.

"If Jangmo-o was here… he would surely say something that would make you angry," commented Ditto performing backflips.

"Well… he isn't… this torture is a game of trust," explained Celesteela. "Weirdos on one side and Ditto on another…"

"I don't understand," yawned Clamperl. "Obviously, Ditto is weirder than me."

"Well… people who worship Magikarp are weirdos," explained Celesteela. "I'm sure Shaymin's show taught you that."

"Magikarp?!" scoffed Clamperl tiredly. "I worship Feebas… Magikarp is a tad overrated, isn't he?"

"Take that back!" growled Pikachu. "At least Magikarp was first… Feebas came after!"

"Magikarp is just a con man!" spat Feebas.

Celesteela and Ditto both blinked. "Sooo… host girl, what do you want me to do?"

Celesteela shrugged her shoulders. "If you're annoyed with them… just press the button and they'll be shocked and you all lose. I'll be back later to check… if you're still here, you don't lose point"

"Oh…"

000

Clamperl opened her eyes in distaste. "Pikachu has bad taste in religion… doesn't he see the truth behind that wretched red flopping fish of a deity?"

000

"Clamperl is a bit of a downer," exclaimed Pikachu, hands raised. "Feebas is not the best deity! Watch Shaymin's show and she'll know how superior us Magikarp's worshippers are!"

000

Ditto looked at the camera then gave it a goofy grin. "Pikachu is my friend and all but… he needs to understand that there can be multiple deities: Magikarp and Feebas."

000

In another part of the island, Venusaur, Mimickyu and Squirtle all awoken. They found themselves in the area near the confessional.

As Venusaur attempted to run away, a forcefield similar to the one last challenge stopped him. "Owie… don't they care for our safety?" whimpered Venusaur. He then cried, "I'm the worst, aren't I?!"

"No, you're not," said Celesteela floating to the scene. "Okay… I would stay for the entirety of the challenge to facilitate your tortures."

"T-tortures?!" gulped Mimickyu.

Squirtle shuddered then fell to the ground. "I'm t-too y-young to d-die."

"Don't worry, the tortures are safe," assured Celesteela. She then turned to Squirtle. "Squirtle… you're first… go to the confessional alone."

"T-that's not that bad," admitted Mimickyu stuttering.

"He has his reasons," explained Venusaur calmly.

Mimickyu yelped in fear as Venusaur neared her. "M-monster!"

Venusaur fell down to the floor, frowning. "Am I that scary?"

"Just hurry... Squirtle," requested Celesteela as Squrtle was now crouched on the ground, hands on his head.

The Ultra Beast floated towards the depressed dino. "Venusaur… your challenge… will be Mimickyu's challenge as well."

"W-what does that mean?" asked Mimickyu confused.

"You're going to socialize with Venusaur!" said Celesteela placing a button beneath the dinosaur's feet. "If Mimickyu wants to… she would press the button but you lose a point… both of you."

"Jangmo-o was right," sniffled Venusaur. "You make terrible challenges!"

Mimickyu nudged Venusaur gently. "Um… let's s-small talk."

Venusaur nodded determined.

Meanwhile, Squirtle was curled up into a ball, crying to himself. "I'm independent…"

000

Meowstic, Poochyena and Chespin all woke up inside a dilapidated classroom. Floating near the chalkboard was Kartana snickering.

"Umm… where are we?" Poochyena asked rubbing his eyes. He then gestured at Kartana. "What the heck is the paper-thin brain doing here?!"

Kartana growled at the dog. "I'm okay with Jangmo-o being sarcastic with Steela but no one sasses me!" Kartana then coughed. "Okay… your torture is surviving school!"

"That's not-" started Poochyena.

"This is an outrage!" exclaimed Meowstic stomping her foot as she rubs the top of the desk. "Dust is collecting on top of all of the objects here… this is unexcusable… just like how Gardevoir is incompetent to lead!"

Chespin chuckled as he sat down on a chair flailing his arms in the air. "School is fun!"

Poochyena gave him a look as he too sat down. "Chespin… by the way you're acting, surely no one would trust you."

"YAY!" cheered Chespin.

"That's a bad thing."

"BOOO!"

"Shut up… we must collect our thoughts to prepare for this challenge," requested Meowstic. The cat turned to Kartana. "Kindly elaborate to us the challenge that we must partake in."

"Well… you must survive school… I'm the teacher." Explained Kartana. He then took out a button. "This button… if even one of you pressed it… bye bye three points."

"Ooh… red!" said Chespin leaning closer.

"Chespin, don't!" chastised Poochyena.

Meowstic took a seat, to her dismay. "Let's just begin…"

000

"Chespin… stop being a fool," moaned Poochyena.

000

"SHINY AND RED THINGS ARE SHINY AND RED!" exclaimed Chespin happily. He then frowned. "They must think I'm stupid… my interests just get the better of me." Chespin looked serious for a moment before sighing.

000

Poochyena sighed. "I don't want to tell but… Chespin is actually the smartest among us… even smarter than Meowstic… it's just… he won't tell me about himself."

000

Meowstic shook her head, arms crossed. "If I had my way, I would've tidied the place a bit."

000

Sylveon yawned as she sat next to Butterfree. Meowth and Beartic were now both asleep but the two host hadn't bothered on checking up on them.

"Arceus, when will this end?!" moaned Butterfree.

"Don't worry… Magikarp always finds a way," assured Sylveon.

Butterfree blinked. "Magikarp?"

"Well… I worship him," explained Sylveon. "It's quite fun!" She then frowned. "But… I hate the not eating Magikarp part… I live to eat!"

"Shouldn't it be eat to live?" asked Butterfree nervously.

Sylveon shrugged her shoulder. "Well… my mental capacity is low, I admit it but… I don't want others underestimating me, I have my skills."

"Well… I don't think you're stupid… it's just…"

Before Butterfree can finish, Beartic groaned as his hand punched the button.

"Oh no…"

The four were all teleported away… no point in their future.

000

"I know it's unfair that I'm deducting points," huffed Celesteela. "But… they pressed the button so they must pay the price."

000

Clamperl and Pikachu were still bickering while Ditto was rolling around, bored.

"JUST GET THIS OVER WITH!" groaned Ditto.

000

Alomomola, Monferno and Kadabra all woke up in the Celesteelas girls' cabin. The door was noticeable closed and all the windows were shut.

"Like where are we?" moaned Alomomola.

Kadabra rolled his eyes. "We're in a cabin, you imbecile."

"Don't talk to the pink fish like that," requested Monferno defending Alomomola.

Kadabra rolled his eyes. Monferno was being… Monferno again, thankfully, he was part of his alliance or else he is gone for talking back to him.

Monferno picked up a piece of paper. "Beware of anvils?"

Monferno looked up to find an anvil dangling from a rope. "Oh my, what did I do now?!"

"Get away from there like you're totally going to get squished," suggested Alomomola.

While the dimwits were trying to find a way for Thing A to escape, Kadabra quickly walked towards a bed, sitting down on the bottom bunk. He sighed. He didn't care if the anvil hit Monferno… this was just a challenge.

"I'M GLUED TO THE FLOOR!" screamed Monferno.

Kadabra smacked the side of the bed in annoyance.

CRASH

Kadabra's eyes widened as a bottle fell to the floor, not breaking due to it being made of plastic. He quickly picked it up then removed the lid. He quickly gave it a sniff. A drowsing feeling came to Kadabra. "Sleeping powder…" he muttered. He closed his eyes then hid it… for later purposes.

000

"Alomomola… you were no better than Klefki… it's time for you to say goodbye," said Kadabra coldly.

000

Jangmo-o, Zangoose and Scizor all woke up inside a room where Gardevoir's group used to be. To Zangoose's dismay, Jangmo-o was in the same room as her.

The television then turned on. "Hello… I can't be there since I'm with Squirtle, Mimickyu and Venusaur… it's time for your challenge!"

"Yay… another lame challenge," drawled Jangmo-o rolling his eyes. "Arceus, I 'can't' wait."

"Save the sarcasm, Scales," responded Celesteela with a wide frown. She then cleared her throat. "Our first challenge… Scizor, talk."

"Didn't Haxorus-" Scizor covered the dragon's mouth before he can badmouth the host for low originality.

"I talk… you placed me in the same room as the people I trust," pointed out Scizor crossing his arms.

"You trust me… should I be flattered or insulted?" drawled Jangmo-o.

Zangoose slapped him.

"That was boring," commented Celesteela. "… Zangoose… your torture counts for you and Jangmo-o so if you fail… you both fail."

Zangoose gulped then gave a nervous look at Jangmo-o.

"Okay… admit your secret crush," said Celesteela with a mischievous smirk.

"A girl like her… have a crush, how funny." Drawled Jangmo-o.

Zangoose bit her lip. Should she tell?

000

"Sheesh… I'm not sure if I can tell…" remarked Zangoose looking down at her feet.

000

Clamperl and Pikachu were now exchanging curses while Ditto fell asleep, tired.

"You don't understand Lady Feebass' kindness!" growled Clamperl bluntly.

"You don't worship that omnipotent Magikarp!" retorted Pikachu.

"I hate you so much!" said Clamperl in a tone different from her usual calm one.

"I hate you more!"

000

Squirtle took one step then shuddered. He turned towards Mimickyu and Venusaur who were talking to each other awkwardly.

"I'm independent," he repeated again and again as he looked at the ground in front of his feet. He couldn't move… he was frozen in place as he can hear the sound of his sweat dripping from his face. "No… why… why can't I...?"

Squirtle fell the ground, defeated. Celesteela shook her head while Mimickyu and Venusaur both gasped. "Sorry Squirtle… but you failed your test."

"Squirtle…" said Mimickyu concerned. "Are you okay?"

Squirtle shuddered then began to cry. "I'm just a coward… a dirty freaking coward!"

"Squirtle…" Venusaur gave the fellow Kanto starter a sympathetic look.

"Okay… Celesteelas lose a point while the Kartanas keep theirs," announced Celesteela eyeing Squirtle, eyes radiating pity.

The three didn't say a word as a wormhole appeared and the three were sucked in.

000

Clamperl's lip curled with resentment as the button on their side rested on her lap. "This is what you get for badmouthing Feebass!"

"Hardeharhar! Magikarp is the only deity in the whole world," retorted Pikachu, hands dropping to his waists.

Ditto rubbed his eyes in frustration. "Guys, can't we just settle this peacefully… like rock paper scissors?" Ditto was the kind of Pokemon that you can never trap in a tight box… he would always find a way to get out… he was an outdoorsy type of Pokemon in the first place. "I'm getting tired just watching you argue that I already fell asleep!"

"No," disagreed Clamperl as she gently caressed the top of the button. "Not until he admits that Feebass is the most hotshot deity… she definitely is!"

"Magikarp is cool, slick and red!" reasoned Pikachu. "Those reasons are suffice to prove my point that Magikarp is the best deity… Feebass would just have to settle for third place after Arceus!"

"But you're yellow… and Feebass is yellow, you should give her justice!" hissed Clamperl.

"I have red cheeks!"

Celesteela suddenly appeared, more tired than usual. She turned to Ditto who was now staring at the ceiling. "How are the two coping?"

"See for yourself," grunted Ditto.

Celesteela turned towards the bickering duo then her eyes widened. She quickly grabbed the button then rapidly pressed it.

Screams from the two covered the entire room (even though Pikachu was electric type). "You keep your point… but stop mentioning… them!"

The three were then sucked into a wormhole.

000

"Sheesh… of all the Pokemon they could worship, they chose two flopping fishes!" grumbled Celesteela. "They should worship me instead… I have potential!"

000

"I need to be more independent," whimpered Squirtle. His face brightened. "Maybe… if I can get friends to help me!"

000

Beartic licked his lips. "I may be the cause of our loss… but I'm also the cause of Meowth's loss of virginity!"

000

"I want to use Hypnosis… but why isn't it working?!" moaned Meowth covering his body in fear.

000

"Meowth… you PP is already depleted," commented Butterfree, concerned. "You should've brought Ether… I agree… Beartic is scary."

000

Kadabra snickered sinisterly. "We lost points… but I have something better…" Kadabra flashed the bottle of powder then rubbed it. "Framing Alomomola… is now here!"

000

Jangmo-o and Scizor were both eagerly waiting for Zangoose's answer while Celesteela yawned. "We don't have all day, okay?"

Zangoose nodded hesitantly. "My crush… i-is…" She smacked her cheeks. "Zangoose… you can do this."

"Wow… strong gal has issues," drawled Jangmo-o rolling his eyes.

"Zangoose…" muttered Scizor, arms folded in concerned.

"I can't!" Zangoose stated finally. "He's in this room!" Zangoose covered her mouth in sudden realization of what she revealed. "Oh no…"

"It's obviously Scizor," pointed Jangmo-o rolling his eyes.

Scizor furrowed a brow. "Is that true?"

Zangoose blushed. "I won't reveal…"

000

"Shiiiitttt… let's just hope that they don't know," growled Zangoose.

000

"Zangoose is vulnerable," drawled Jangmo-o. "How unsurprising."

000

Meowstic's left eye began to twitch as she slumped on her chair, listening to Kartana's insane ramblings.

"One plus one is three… because if there are three ones, there would be four… it's like this, zero, one, two, three… you always start with zero," Kartana's loud and boisterous voice filled the classroom.

Chespin was drumming his fingers on his desk, bored while Poocheyan yawned.

"Can I go to the bathroom?" asked Chespin.

"No!" growled Kartana glaring at Chespin. "As I was saying… toilet paper is made of sand paper…"

"Can't… handle… imperfections… anymore," mumbled Meowstic as her mouth began to foam.

Poochyena gave his teammate a concerned look. "Meowstic… keep it together…we would pull through with this challenge."

Meowstic shook her head in disagreement. "Mmpphh… Kartana is not even a licensed educator… I am not going to bother staying here until he's legal!"

Poochyena furrowed a brow. "I thought you were complaining about Kartana's low knowledge in teaching itself."

"I'm more concerned about his health," admitted Meowstic ashamed. "The chalkboard is so dusty… he might undergo an asthma attack!"

Poochyena face-pawed in response.

000

"Seriously… she isn't slightly bothered that Kartana is teaching us garbage!" huffed Poochyena. "Meowstic… you are not very practical, are you?"

000

"I… need… bathroom!" groaned Chespin. He looked down to find a toilet. "SANCTUARY!"

Before he can go, he was sucked back into a wormhole.

000

"Kartana has dreadful cleaning skills," commented Meowstic. "He should really take my advice… I would help him clean the place up… I'm not even sure he's a legal co-host!"

000

Gourgeist and Gastly were the next to awoken. The duo found themselves in a dark and dreary room. Gourgeist was strapped to a wooden log with ghost-proof chains while Gastly stood next to a lever.

Celesteela stretched as she emerged from a wormhole on the ceiling. "Salutations, are you ready for your tortuous challenge?"

Gastly pouted. "I don't wanna… it's so scary… and cold… and dark!" Gastly shuddered. "All I want is my mommy!"

"Calm down Gastly… everything will be alright," assured Gourgeist struggling to escape from her restraints. She then cocked her head towards the green Ultra Beasts. "Celesteela, can you explain the challenge already? My limbs are getting sore from the restraints."

"Well… the challenge is like that lumber saw challenge," explained Celesteela rubbing the back of her head.

Gourgeist gulped. "If that happened… I would be cut in half like a stick of butter… even if I'm a ghost, that's not fitting for me…"

"Well… we're using Skuntank!" pointed out Celesteela.

A skunk-like creature dropped from a hatch on the ceiling.

"Hiya, I'm Skuntank the intern," greeted the skunk cheerfully.

Gastly paled. "A dark type!" Gastly fainted.

"Boss, is he okay?" Skuntank asked, concerned.

Celesteela sighed. "Let's wait until he wakes up… we have more victims left!"

Gourgeist frowned. "Don't leave me like this… its quite tight… too tight… very tight!"

"Blame Kartana… he was the one brought that," reasoned Celesteela before disappearing through a wormhole.

Skuntank gave the jack-o-lantern a wary look. "So… are you a pumpkin or a squash?"

000

"I may be a peacekeeper but I have my limits," huffed Gourgeist calmly.

000

Araquanid and Absol both awoken in the similar room as Gardevoir's group used to be. Araquanid groaned as he laid on his back. Absol shuddered as she covered her ears, trying to cover the sound of Araquanid's loud groans.

Celesteela emerged from another wormhole from the floor. "Salutations… are you two prepared for the intricate and simple challenge that we… ahem, I prepared for you two?"

Araquanid just groaned while Absol stood back, afraid.

"Okay!" enthused Celesteela. Two dartboards suddenly appeared on her appendages. She quickly tacked it to the wall facing the duo. "The challenge is risky darts."

"Oh no… are bombs going to activate if we miss?" whimpered Absol timidly.

Celesteela shook her head. "Even if we begged for that… we stuck with the 'tamer' choice." Celesteela laid five darts each beneath the duo's feet. "If you don't hit the bulls-eye… you're automatically teleported out of here, losing a point for your team."

Araquanid furrowed a brow as he stretched. "If we missed on the first dart, are we teleported out?"

Celesteela nodded. "That's why it's fun! The risks… it makes playing games much easier!"

"By easier, you mean inexplicably difficult, do you?" queried Araquanid pessimistically.

"Oh well… I'll be leaving, more challenges await," said Celesteela before disappearing through another wormhole.

Araquanid quickly ignored his darts then turned to Absol. "Let's ignore the challenge for a while and have a chat… I haven't bonded with anyone yet so it might be worth a try."

"Okay…" stammered Absol. She was new with this. "Umm… why are you so helpful?"

"Whatever do you mean?" asked Araquanid confused. "I'm just an average joe seeking for new friends."

"You sacrificed yourself to a quicksand," pointed out Absol. "You jumped off of your Wailord to save Chespin… those alone are enough to judge you very helpful…"

Araquanid blushed. "Well… I'm helpful…" Araquanid's face began to sag into a frown. "It's because I have nothing else to show… I'm just a helpful bastard… who would want me as a friend? I was just lucky to be accepted to this freaking show!"

Absol stood up then gave Araquanid a gentle pad on the head. "I… u-understand how you feel…"

"Absol… no one does… I'm helpful… the regular guy you can find everywhere… do you know any teenagers like Gardevoir… Chespin… and you?" Araquanid sat up then hid his face under his legs. "I'm just… helpful… there's no understatements… just Araquanid, the guy who pretty much does nothing but help others."

"But that's a good trait," pointed out Absol truthfully. "You should be proud of who you are…"

Araquanid sighed then picked up a dart. "I guess…"

Absol grinned at the spider, also grabbing a dart.

"Just… do what you can…"

The two darts both drifted through the air, hitting the bulls-eye.

The two both cheered and the green Ultra Beast returned. "Wow… you are very confident that you've won…" She smirked. "You still need four more bulls-eye to win." The Ultra Beast disappeared once more.

Araquanid side, althought he was quite more optimistic. He was smiling at what lies ahead.

000

Meowstic was trembling as she continued to sit down and listen to Kartana's 'illegal' lecture. "Must… stop… illegal… lecture."

Poochyena shook his head in dissatisfaction. "Meowstic… you must shape up… that's where Gardevoir beats you."

Meowstic growled upon the mention of Gardevoir's name. "Do not mention the name of that… she-devil!"

Chespin's eyes began to water. "B-bathroom…"

000

Turtwig, Nidoking, Leavanny and Nidoking were the last Kartanas left for the challenge. They all woke up inside the same room as Gardevoir's.

Leavanny scoffed in disgust. "I cannot showcase my greatness in a dungeon!"

"Toughen up, sweetheart," drawled Turtwig rolling his eyes. "No one would want to watch your shoddy performances… all you need is a keen mind in this world… or else you won't survive."

Nidoking nodded in agreement. "He's right… I'm the combination of brain… and brawn so I believe in his statement… but we need balance…"

Incineroar groaned as he rubbed the back of his head. "Guys… where are we?"

"Oh… it looks like everyone is awake," came Celesteela's voice.

The television turned on showing the grin of the calm host. "Hello… are you prepared for your challenge?"

"Um… no," answered Incineroar nervously.

"Sshh… the green goblin is talking," shushed Turtwig.

Celesteela coughed, unfazed. "Okay… since we already wasted most of the challenges on the others… you four would take on… the worst Pokemon in the world!"

Leavanny waggled her finger then shook her head. "No matter how scary it is… I won't back down!"

"Me too!" agreed Nidoking. He then muttered under his breath. "As long it's not a Togepi."

A package dropped from a hatch on the ceiling.

"We're not scared of an Arceusdamn package!" exclaimed Turtwig, expressing his obvious distaste.

Two beady eyes peeked out of the box.

"Awww…" gushed Leavanny. "It has cuuuuttteee eyeeess!"

A bug exited the package clicking its pincers joyfully. "Hiya, my name is Dwebble!"

"Eeew…" commented Turtwig. "It's so cute that I might barf."

"Meh… it looks so-so to me," remarked Nidoking.

"Bidoof is scarier," commented Incineroar arms folded.

Celesteela face-palmed. "Aren't you guys scared of it, it's so cute that its disturbing!"

"What are you trying to prove?" asked Turtwig arching a brow.

Celesteela dialed her phone, placing it on her ear. "Hello… animal control… I need a Togepi."

000

Gastly finally regained consciousness and the toothy grin of Skuntank met his eyes. "Oh my… DARK TYPEEE!" Gastly blacked out.

000

"Gastly Gastly Gastly, we paid Skuntank extra for the torture so please stay awake at least!" expressed Celesteela shaking her head.

000

"We lost…" commented Poochyena. "Chespin pressed the button…" Poochyena clenched his fist. "Curse his poor bladder control!"

000

Meowstic rocked herself to insanity. "License… LICENSE!"

000

Absol began to sweat as her fourth dart landed on the bulls-eye. Next to her, Araquanid managed to complete his challenge.

"Absol… about my past… kindly keep it a secret," requested Araquanid as Absol prepared with her last dart.

Absol nodded then threw her dart.

"Be careful… you might spill," warned Araquanid. "Loose lips… they always cause problems, do they?"

Absol panted as she squinted at her dart that landed on the bulls-eye. "What makes you think of that?"

"Well… there are evil and sinister Pokemon in this world," explained Araquanid. "Not everyone can keep a secret, can you?"

Absol shrugged her shoulders. "I'm not like that… I promise."

Araquanid nodded as a wormhole sucked them towards it.

000

"Beware Absol," warned Araquanid. "There are a lot of ships to be sunk."

000

Meanwhile, Nidoking was jumping in fear a Togepi danced in the room.

Leavanny flashed a thumbs-up. "I approve of her dance moves… its original and consistent."

"Get that away from me," snarled Nidoking as he neared the button.

"Don't you dare press that button!" growled Incineroar impatiently. "Do-"

Unfortunately, Nidoking did press the button.

000

"Incineroar, mind your own business!" growled Nidoking.

000

Gulpin and Houndoom woke up in the middle of the forest. A forcefield prevented them from leaving.

Kartana floated in front of them. "Your challenge… is to kiss each other on the lips, the end."

Kartana then left the two alone.

Houndoom arched a brow. "What did he mean?"

"We have to kiss… each other," said Gulpin frozen in place.

000

"Heck no! Just when I'm starting to doubt her!" frowned Gulpin.

000

Gourgeist and Gastly were both teleported out of their trap.

"That was pathetic," commented Celesteela as she stood with the other contestants.

"You hired a dark type," muttered Gastly still shaking.

000

"Gastly needs reassuring," said Gourgeist, concerned. "I want him to enjoy his time on the island, no matter how short."

000

Hypno and Banette were the last Pokemon to awaken. They were inside a prestigious kitchen. A Drowzee passed the two but didn't gave them any concern.

"W-where are we?" asked Banette looking around, nervously.

"W-we… how did they know?" Hypno mumbled looking around in discomfort. His face stiffened. "I know where we are…"

"HYPNO!" chimed in a loud voice.

Another Hypno walked to the scene. Hypno cringed as he hid behind Banette. Thankfully, the Hypno passed through them like they were ghosts.

Hypno Number Two walked towards a Drowzee who was reading a book patiently. The Hypno quickly dropped books on top of the book Drowzee was immersed in. "You need to learn if you want to uphold your family honor."

Drowzee nodded hesitantly. "Yes… father."

"This is Taurosshit!" swore Banette. "That Hypno was a tyrant!"

Hypno looked down at his feet nervously. "Banette… that Drowzee…"

"What about it?" asked Banette arching a brow.

"That's me…" answered Hypno sourly. "I was mentally unstable… because of the pressure my family gave me… they expected me to become what a Hypno should be… liar… conniving… evil… conceited… it really hurt my feelings…"

Banette looked at the floor, nodding as she too understood Hypno's pain. "I… didn't know… I… I'm going to tell you more jokes to brighten up your day!"

Hypno rolled his eyes but deep down, he was smiling. "Thanks… Banette…" He then sighed. "But… you must keep it a secret."

"Of course!" responded Banette, voice wavering. "I'm a good friend… even if you don't enjoy my jokes, I still love you!"

Hypno blushed. "Banette… you were my only friend… I really… appreciate your jokes… you are… you…"

Banette smiled as the two were teleported away.

000

"How did we did that?" Celesteela asked the viewers. "It turns out that Dialga and Kartana are pen pals… what a scary relationship."

000

Gulpin leaned against a tree as Houndoom neared him with a seductive smile, licking her lips.

"Come on, Gulpin… you don't have to play hard-to-get," persuaded Houndoom.

Gulpin's feather nearly fell as Houndoom's lips collided with Gulpin's cheek. Houndoom lifted her face from Gulpin's cheek with a playful smile. "Vote for Pikachu, will you?"

"W-what?" asked Gulpin nervously. "Why would I do that? Are you scheming?"

Houndoom shook her head. "It's just… something came up and that electric mouse really needs to go… you don't want to make me sad, right?"

Gulpin sweatdropped. "O-okay…"

"Good," remarked Houndoom stepping away from Gulpin. "I won't kiss you because… of flu season so… we should tell Celesteela…"

Celesteela emerged from a wormhole against a tree. "I'm back… and since you backed out… the Kartanas are the winners!"

The contestants and Kartana fell from a wormhole. The Kartanas quickly cheered.

"Elimination ceremony later!" announced Celesteela as the group separated.

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Araquanid sighed as he stared at the water from the docks. Calm and soothing… why did it hurt then? Araquanid shuddered. The water scared him… why?

Absol and Chespin both walked towards him. "Are you okay?"

Araquanid nodded then gestured to Chespin. "Why is he here?"

"I just want to see spider!" exclaimed Chespin hugging Araquanid.

Araquanid smiled as Chespin released him from his tight embrace. "Guys… Absol… you mustn't tell…"

Absol nodded as Chespin ran off playfully. "I promise… your secret is safe with me."

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"Absol is such a sweetheart," commente Araquanid. "I wish she wins…"

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"Araquanid…" muttered Absol.

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Pikachu and Ditto were walking around camp when they stumbled upon Squirtle who was sitting down, frowning.

Ditto tapped the water turtle's shoulder.

Squirtle turned to the blob. "Oh… Ditto… I was just looking for you."

"Why?" queried Ditto arching a brow. "We were just walking around!"

"Well…" Squirtle blushed. "I want to be your friend… you too, Pikachu."

Ditto smiled at the co-dependent water Pokemon then nodded. "Yes… I accept… you are pretty awesome… you should join me and do parkour."

Squirtle politely shook his head. "Sorry… I'm not much into that extreme stuff." He then sighed as he eyed the clouds, deep in thought. "I… just want to learn to do things without any one telling me what to do." Squirtle clenched his fists. "It's just aggravating… being like me… it's getting too old, my friends avoided me… no one wanted to sit with me during lunch… I'm nothing."

"Are you co-dependent?" asked Pikachu nonchalantly.

Squirtle looked around to see if anyone was nearby then nodded. "Don't tell… it might be my downfall… they might think I would be useless."

"Don't worry… with me and Pikachu on your side, you're sure to last!" assured Ditto.

"Yay… friendship," drawled Pikachu lying on the grass next to Squirtle.

Squirtle and Ditto both snickered. Good ole Pikachu.

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Hypno laid on his bed, mind clouded with thoughts.

He was scared… what if Banette spread his secret?

He shuddered. Time was burning… the elimination ceremony would come soon so he needed to make a choice. He closed his eyes, muttering words.

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Nightfall came and the Celesteelas were now sitting near the bonfire, awaiting their fate.

"Okay… can I say this but you guys suck!" remarked Celesteela disgusted at her team's performances. "Anyway… I would now award the poffins!"

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"Alomomola… my trust ran out," said Gliscor firmly.

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"Pikachu first… then Alomomola," said Kadabra.

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"BEARTIC! WHY IS HE STILL HE HERE?!" growled Meowth.

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"I might as well go with the majority," commented Monferno.

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Alomomola, Pikachu and Beartic were in the bottom. Alomomola sighed in annoyance, Beartic winked at Meowth who shuddered and Pikachu's face was deadpan.

"Beartic is still in the game!" announced Celesteela throwing a poffin at the pervy polar bear.

"Pikachu… you're just here while Alomomola… you are pretty much cannon fodder… who leaves then?"

Pikachu yawned while Alomomola sighed. How ironic, the new alliance leader leaving after the old one.

"The one leaving is…"

…

…

"Pikachu… you failed to deliver so you're now out."

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"I understand," sighed Pikachu with his head held down. "Kadabra must be really worried… I voted for Beartic… he's a pervert… worse than Kadabra." Pikachu opened his eyes. "I expected an early departure from my arrival on the island…"

Pikachu scowled. "It's disgusting… hopefully, Clamperl won't spread her false religions and I'm okay… Squirtle and Ditto… win for me… beat Kadabra!"

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"Kadabra… you are proving yourself to be a threat," expressed Houndoom with a sinister gleam on her eyes. "However… you are an idiot… you didn't watch out for the true threat to your plan."

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As Pikachu walked the docks. Kadabra, Ditto and Squirtle followed.

Ditto turned around. "Ditto… Squirtle… good luck."

Ditto and Squirtle both nodded walking away, waving at the electric mouse.

Kadabra chuckled. "You really think that those two would win… think again!"

Pikachu laughed…

Kadabra furrowed a brow. "Is something wrong with you?"

Pikachu gestured Kadabra to lean closer.

"Loose lips sink ships…"

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End of chapter! Wow… just wow, Pikachu is eliminated. He was the least durable among the duo, isn't he?

This chapter focused on secrets, thus the chapter name. Araquanid… Hypno… Kadabra… all of those events.

However, will Kadabra last bearing a warning from Pikachu?

I hid foreshadows along the chapter… specifically, about three of the Pokemon going to leave in the next ten episodes so watch out for that.

35th Pikachu (The Mysterious Monolouger)

Oh… he's the first OC that didn't belong to me that gets booted off. Sorry guest for that. He was not the deep character type so he had to go home early.

And also… I'm the one who creates all of their ending clip so hope you enjoy!

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Pikachu: Review is something Lord Magikarp feeds on!

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A Pikachu is standing behind an altar, preaching words of wisdom.

"Lord Magikarp is benevolent and omnipotent," said Pikachu in a solemn voice closing his eyes. He then reopened it. "That's why I'm sure that I would be accepted for the show.

"I would bring my wisdom on Lord Magikarp too," added Pikachu.