It was eviction night in the Big Brother house. In a couple of hours, two Hoshidans, and two Nohrians would be evicted from the Big Brother house. With two Hoshidans already evicted, it was time for the Nohrian eviction. Lady Corrin was standing outside the Big Brother house.

Corrin smiled at the camera, "Welcome to Big Brother! Tonight, we will see who will be evicted from the Nohr side of the house. Unexpectedly, Selena was awarded Head of Household by Fanfiction, while Fanfiction made it clear that they didn't like Niles or Charlotte. Selena's target was Niles, and she nominated Peri, his wife, and Keaton, a pawn. When Keaton won the Power of Veto, Benny became the new pawn with Camilla's permission. Who will be leaving? We'll soon find out."

"But first," smiled Corrin, "We're going to see what happened in the last couple of days leading up to the eviction. Let's eavesdrop on the houseguests."

– – – – –

After the Power of Veto ceremony had ended, most of the players moved out of the living room to do other things in the house.

Leo sat down, contemplating a few things in his head. Nyx, Arthur, and Keaton were still there relaxing on the couch near him.

"This puts me in a difficult predicament. Evicting Keaton seemed easier than evicting Benny. Nobody finds Benny annoying or difficult to live with like some think of Keaton. I will have to go to work for Niles, since I know he will screw it up." - Leo

Once things have calmed down after the ceremony, Leo spoke up to look at the other houseguests on the couch, "Well... this is interesting, isn't it?"

"Yep!" chirped Keaton, "I'm safe, and you can't get me out this week, Leo. How does it feel?"

Leo shrugged, "I suppose it's not too bad. In fact, I suppose Benny going up is even better. He's even more of a threat then you were."

"I don't trust a word Leo says. I already said it once, I'll say it again! He's supporting a lost cause in Niles. That's just how things roll around here. The fact that he's now trying to get Benny out and do damage control with me, just shows he's not to be trusted." - Keaton

"So you're thinking Benny and Charlotte this week?" asked Nyx.

Leo nodded, "Most of the royal family is aware that Charlotte's personality is nothing more then fake when she's around us. Benny is a threat in this game. Physically strong, and will float from side to side. Niles and Peri will keep the targets on them for as long as possible."

Arthur grinned, "Why yes! Absolutely! Now why didn't I think about that! I've always noticed that Charlotte's personality was different on a dime! But I can't say anything bad about my big bud Benny!"

"It's the game Arthur," sighed Leo, "You need to start thinking about where you stand in the game."

"I feel like nobody came into this game with any strategy whatsoever, and if they did, it was a complete mess of a strategy. Even my own retainers don't know what they're doing. My own wife's personal feelings are getting in the way as well." - Leo

Nyx got up from her seat, "I'm sorry Leo, but I already made a deal with the Head of Household. She's your wife after all. Why don't you take her advice?"

"Selena makes decisions based on her personal feelings. Peri was nothing more than she didn't like her one bit." replied Leo.

"Then I fail to see what you're even thinking right now." shrugged Nyx, leaving the living room.

"I see right through Leo's demeanor. He's trying to play the game his way, and if it's not his way, we all look like hopeless fools. I am quite grateful I have no connections with anyone in this house. It will make my reign as Head of Household better." - Nyx

Arthur shook his head, "Oh don't mind her, Lord Leo! She's a little antsy, that's all!"

"Yeah... antsy's one way to describe a woman like her." shrugged Keaton.

Leo sighed, shaking his head, "Just... hear me out. I believe going after Niles and Peri could be a mistake."

"Only for you, Leo. Only for you." muttered Keaton.

"Yeah, I'm about ready to blow up Leo's game. I know exactly how to make it happen anyway. I need to rally the troops against him. We're evicting Niles and Peri this week, and next week, hopefully the right people get HoH, and we nominate Leo and Selena." - Keaton

– – – – –

Keaton eventually left the living room, and walked into the storage room to get something to chow down on. He noticed that Benny was inside storing things away.

"Yo Benny," said Keaton, "Fancy meeting you in here, big guy."

"Oh. Hi Keaton." replied Benny, rather quietly.

"Mind if we talk? I got something you wanna know about." smirked Keaton.

"Stirring the pot is my game right now. I ain't afraid to stir some trouble up. All I gotta do after that is sit back and look innocent. Besides, I wanna make a good alliance with Benny, because he's a loner just like I am, sort of." - Keaton

"Uhh, alright then," said Benny, "What's going on?"

Keaton nodded, "Well... see, Leo's talking to me, Nyx, and Arthur just a few minutes ago. He's trying to send you and Charlotte out the door this week. Just like he was trying to send me out of the door."

Benny nodded, "Yeah... but isn't that obvious? Niles is his retainer."

"Keeping Niles in the house is a lost cause at this point," replied Keaton, "He serves no purpose to Leo anymore. Everyone in this house is sending him home on Thursday except for Leo, Odin, and Laslow."

"Laslow?" asked Benny.

Keaton shrugged, "Just a gut feeling I have. His comments before the Power of Veto ceremony worry the shit out of me."

"If I can get Benny on my side, then moving forward in this game shouldn't be all that difficult. Sure, we'll have Elise and Lady Camilla in our ears if we win the power, but I know I'm not going to let Elise change my mind. I'll just have to convince her otherwise." - Keaton

Benny nodded, "Okay... so are you sure Niles and Peri are leaving this week?"

Keaton nodded, "Yes, absolutely. Charlotte just needs to keep her damn mouth shut before she sends herself home before Peri, honestly. And then next week, we nominate Leo and Selena. Or at least I will. I know Lady Camilla will have your ear telling you other things."

"Very well." replied Benny, softly.

Behind the storage room door, Peri was nearby, getting a close listen to what was being said inside. She giggled with joy.

"Heeheehee! Oh my, things are just about to get even more interesting! Keaton and Benny are talking about evicting my husband and I this week... and then Lord Leo and Selena! I want Selena out myself... but I don't mind causing trouble this week!" - Peri

Peri stood back from the door, wondering what to do. Soon she noticed Leo walking down nearby. She got his attention quickly.

"Lord Leo!" called Peri, "Guess what I just heard... Keaton and Benny are talking about you in there! They wanna nominate you and Selena next week!"

Leo's expression tensed a little bit, wondering if Peri was telling the truth. Not saying anything, he shooed Peri away from the door, and when the conversation inside toned down, he walked inside.

Keaton was a little spooked to see Leo walk in nearly at the perfect timing. Benny stood still like a gentle giant.

"Well... that's convenient," muttered Keaton, "Spying on us, were you? Seemed oddly suspicious you just showed up now."

Leo shook her head, "I wasn't. But Peri was indeed. Saying you two are planning to go after Selena and I?"

"Peri really doesn't have a reason to lie to my face. I'm her husband's boss, after all. Her boss is my brother. I believe her when she tells me that Keaton and Benny were talking about nominating me and Selena next week. That doesn't settle well with me." - Leo

Keaton rolled his eyes, "Oh here we go... you're really going to believe what Peri says? She's going to say anything to keep herself safe, Leo."

"So come next week, I won't find myself on the block next week?" asked Leo.

Keaton shook his head, "You might find Selena on the block, but you? Hell no. Trust me on that, okay? Who's going up next to her? Not you."

Leo seemed hesitant to believe Keaton. So he said nothing more, and left the storage room, wondering what was really going on.

– – – – –

The next day in the Big Brother house, the houseguests were busy doing their own things.

Outdoors, Charlotte, Arthur, and Effie were speaking to one another about the upcoming eviction.

"Are you two lovely people voting to keep me this week?" asked Charlotte.

Effie nodded, "I am. I'm evicting Niles and Peri this week. You have my word and Lady Elise's word on that, Charlotte."

"Same here! Justice never says no to a lady in need!" declared Arthur.

"Earlier in the week, I made an alliance with Lady Elise and Charlotte, as Lady Elise wants to try and keep most of the women in the house. Unfortunately, it's impossible to do that with one man and one woman leaving per week. So we have to pick our battles quietly." - Effie

Charlotte giggled, "Well, well, that's good. I can't wait to see the look on their faces when I survive this week over Peri. I'll be laughing my way to the bank."

"You could say that I guess." replied Effie. A part of Effie was getting tired of Charlotte's attitude, but she didn't say much about it.

Arthur grinned, "Just so that you're aware, Charlotte, and I won't name any names, but I know there's a hunt to get you out of the house!"

Charlotte rolled her eyes, "Oh yeah... I'm sure. Lord Xander no doubt, but I can't blame him. He has to kiss his retainer's stupid ass."

"My loyalties are very... errm... all over the place. I agreed to a bro down with Laslow and Odin, but I just can't put myself in a spot that could harm my Lady Elise or my lovely Beruka. I will follow my heart and my pride before bros!" - Arthur

"I can imagine Niles, Lord Leo, and Lord Xander all trying to save Niles and Peri," replied Effie, looking over at Arthur, "But I don't think the numbers will add up to them. Although, it's not a problem."

Charlotte nodded, "Exactly, Effie! Niles is going home anyway, so who the hell cares anyway. Benny will have to strangle someone to make Niles stay in the house. Like, seriously."

"Plus I can't lose my sparing partner. I'm still training with Benny!" guffawed Effie.

"Right now, my goal is to get to the end with Lady Elise, Arthur, and Odin at the very least. Maybe bring in Keaton and Beruka to make a Final 6 alliance. Then we can make it game on from there on. It will become a fair game with three pairs." - Effie

Inside the Big Brother house, Laslow was mixing himself a drink when he noticed Arthur outside speaking with Effie and Charlotte. He was curious, because he was afraid of Arthur's loyalty to Elise.

"Hrrm... what in the world could they be talking about?" muttered Laslow to himself.

"I have a Bro Down alliance between myself, Odin, and Arthur. However, while I trust Odin with my life, I just cannot trust Arthur whatsoever. He has undying loyalty to Lady Elise, and I just don't know what he's been telling them after the fact..." - Laslow

A few moments later, Arthur and Effie left the backyard, and entered the house through the sliding door. Laslow quietly pulled Arthur into the middle room between the kitchen and the bathroom. This was the cabana room this year.

"Arthur, may I ask what's going on? We haven't had a chat in awhile," said Laslow, "So what were you telling Effie?"

"What?! Nothing at all! I've been nothing but loyal to the Bro Down!" snapped Arthur, proudly.

Laslow shook his head, "I can already tell you're lying, Arthur. I know you, you will never leave Lady Elise's side."

Arthur sighed, holding his hands up, "Fine, you got me in my pride! I was telling Effie and Charlotte about a ploy to get Charlotte out, but I did not bring your names into it! They believe it to be Lord Xander!"

Laslow nodded, "...alright then. I guess that's fair then. I'll trust you for now. I just hope you're voting to evict Charlotte and Benny tomorrow night."

"Absolutely! Would never do anything different!" declared Arthur with a smirk.

Laslow nodded his head, leaving the cabana room with Arthur. He still didn't trust a word he said.

"I made a mistake in trusting Arthur. I figured he would be someone I could rely on, but I slipped up. I know Odin and I will tell our royals what they need to know. But Arthur will tell Lady Elise everything, and that just doesn't work here." - Laslow

– – – – –

Meanwhile in the kitchen, Selena walked downstairs to fix herself up some lunch. Arthur and Peri were sitting down at the dining room table.

Arthur was minding his own business, although he started to look a little tired, while Peri was glaring at Selena the whole time.

Eventually, Selena would notice the glare, "Something bothering you, Peri?"

Peri nodded, glaring at her some more, "Yes. There's a red head in my house with me. She needs to become even redder."

"If you're annoyed with me, that's fine, Peri," replied Selena, ignoring her threat, believing Peri's threats to be baseless, "But this is a game. Like it or not, I'm playing it better than you are!"

"Peri's been annoying from Day 1. She talks about nothing but death and murder and blood... and it just gets on my nerves. That's why she's leaving this week, as well as Niles. They make people uncomfortable, and they can't be trusted!" - Selena

Peri growled, "You won't be safe next week.. and I know there's plenty of people ready to take you and your hubby out!" She sang her last few words in a teasing manner.

Selena rolled her eyes, "Yeah, yeah, whatever. Leo and I aren't scared of your threats. Try harder, Peri."

"Ladies please, calm down, there is no need to fight..." replied Arthur, yawning a little bit.

A few minutes later, Charlotte walked in through the sliding door, a smile on her face. Peri noticed her walk in, and got a really crazy idea as a glint shone in her eyes.

"Selena is my target going into next week, and I want to make sure no matter who stays this week, she's in danger. So I see Charlotte, and I decide it's time to throw out all the punches. It's time to show this bitch who's the high bitch in command!" - Peri

"So Selena?" asked Peri, "Am I still safe this week? You told me that Charlotte is your target, right?"

Charlotte looked up, "Whoa, what? Seriously?!"

Selena shook her head, "No! No! I did not say that Peri! I told you right to your face you're the target! I never said Charlotte's my target!"

"No you didn't," replied Peri harshly, "You told me I was safe and that Charlotte was going home. Why are you lying?"

"Yeah, and guess what, she told me the same thing too," replied Charlotte, "You told me I was safe, don't worry, Peri's out that fucking door. Now what, bitch?!"

"So Selena's getting all of her stories mixed up now, and I think Peri finally called her out on her bullshit! Who's her real target? I bet there really isn't one. She told me I was safe, but then she also told Peri she was safe. Could Peri be lying? I doubt it, she wouldn't lie about this." - Charlotte

"Oh my God, don't start this now," muttered Selena, slamming the refrigerator door shut as she finished preparing her lunch, "I'm hungry as all hell, and I don't have time to organize this. All I'll say is Peri is lying, she's my target, not you Charlotte. God!"

She then stormed out of the kitchen to go eat in the living room. Charlotte called out after her.

"You better get comfy as all hell next week, princess," shouted Charlotte, "Because next week when Fanfiction awards me Head of Household, you're going home so help me God!"

Peri giggled, "She's going home next week. I don't care if I go home this week. We'll see who her real target is tomorrow night."

"I think my plan worked. Charlotte is against Selena, and I couldn't be any happier. Selena will pay for nominating me and trying to go after Niles. That's what you get when you mess with me, Peri! Hee hee hee! Don't underestimate me." - Peri

Arthur snorted a little, having fallen asleep during the whole fight. He had just missed the whole fight, and didn't try to stop it.

– – – – –

A couple of hours passed in the Big Brother house. It was nighttime, and there was a group in the backyard discussing the events since the last Power of Veto ceremony.

Keaton, Niles, Peri, and Charlotte were hanging out by the hammock area discussing such details.

"So what happened earlier today? I wasn't paying attention, for the diary room called my need." asked Niles, looking over at Peri.

Peri giggled, "Selena can't keep her stories straight. She told me Charlotte was going home... and she told Charlotte I was going home. Who's her real target, nobody knows!"

Keaton shrugged, "It's all coming together. Who's really Head of Household? This shit reeks of Leo's work rather than Selena's. Selena's brutally honest, but if she can't keep her stories straight... then perhaps she's not the true Head of Household."

"Leo is my target going into the next week now that I'm safe. I know there's a chance I was nominated as a pawn, but I really don't care. My life was put on the line, and in wolfskin terms, that means you better fight back hard and mighty. Just saying." - Keaton

"Ooooh! I didn't even think of that." giggled Peri.

Niles' expression tensed, "Nah... I doubt it. I don't think Lord Leo is leading the charge. I would know if he was. Selena's acting on her own."

"Then would you happen to know who the targets are? Oh that's right... you wouldn't know, because you're the target!" muttered Charlotte.

Niles smirked, "If I'm hearing correct, Peri and I are the targets. Not Benny. Not Charlotte. Even though I think you all are being fucking idiots, but that's just an opinion of mine."

"If I go home, I go home. Lord Leo is going to battle for me. Hopefully Charlotte's nasty attitude will spare Peri this week. That's all I ask for. Peri's harmless. I'm ruthless. They're making a good move, but only in their own minds. Evicting Benny would be the smart move." - Niles

"Here's what I suggest," said Peri, "Whoever is here next week... we nominate Lord Leo and Selena! If they're already nominated... we go after bigger threats! Like Arthur... Beruka... Benny... Lady Camilla..."

Keaton nodded, "I can get behind that. Elise will just have to deal with it if I get the Head of Household, because honestly, I'm looking out for us. If I know there's a plan to get me out, or put me in the line of fire, that's the last thing they'll ever do."

Charlotte grinned, "Perfect. I can get behind this plan. I'll gladly nominate those two next week."

"Only if you're here!" singsonged Peri. Charlotte rolled her eyes and glared at Peri.

"Goody! I have my alliance all wrapped up and ready to go next week! As long as both Niles and I survive tomorrow's eviction, everything will go according to plan! Poor little Selena.. so pretty, so red headed... she'll regret ever going after me." - Peri

Niles nodded, smirking, "I'll get behind that easily. I won't nominate Lord Leo, but Arthur or Benny going up should be decent enough, right?"

"Yeah, yeah, do what you need to do, Niles." replied Keaton, closing his eyes as he relaxed in the hammock.

– – – – –

Soon the day of the eviction came. By the end of the evening, someone from the Nohr household would be evicted from the Big Brother house.

Laslow and Xander were standing in the bathroom preparing for the eviction night. Laslow was doing everything he could to look nice for the cameras.

"There's no need for all of that, Laslow," said Xander, looking over at him, "After all, it's not like anyone will notic-"

Laslow shook his head, "I know, Lord Xander... but please, let me have my moment. I have to look my best."

"Tonight's going to be a fabulous night. If everything goes in my favor, I might be able to save Peri from being evicted, as well as Niles perhaps. I know Niles is the target for the men, but I believe Benny is a bigger threat. He is, after all, really strong." - Laslow

After brushing his hair, Laslow looked over at Xander, "Say, Lord Xander... do you think Peri will be good tonight? I'm a tad worried about her."

Xander sighed, "I don't know off hand, Laslow. I've been speaking with my sisters and brother about the possibility of evicting Charlotte instead. We all know we can't trust her. However... Camilla and Elise don't want to make that move quite yet."

"Keep pushing, milord," replied Laslow, "With enough luck, you might be able to get the votes to save Peri. And what of Niles?"

"I think Niles is getting evicted tonight, Laslow. I know you want to take out Benny... but I'm afraid it's too early and too soon." replied Xander.

"Protecting my retainer is my number one priority. As long as Peri stays in this game, I will feel comfortable moving forward. I don't know why my sisters don't see the need to evict a distrustful woman like Charlotte, who we all know to be fake." - Xander

"Hear me out, milord," explained Laslow, "Benny is going to be a massive floater. He will do whatever Lady Camilla wants out of him. Charlotte included. We could make this week simple, and take out two outsiders this week."

"Simple is never always the simple option, Laslow. Remember that." warned Xander.

"Perhaps so, milord." replied Laslow, a little frustrated in his head.

"Drat. I think Lord Xander doesn't see things my way. He does like to be controlling, but this is a game, and I think he'll soon understand those people are nominated and evicted quickly. I want him to realize that, but... he might have to learn the hard way." - Laslow

Meanwhile, up in the Head of Household room, Selena was having a quick chat with Benny about the eviction tonight.

"I just wanted to know," said Benny, standing in front of the Head of Household door, "Niles is going home tonight, right? That was what I was going to do before you nominated me. I just wanted to make sure it's still that way."

Selena nodded, "Yeah. Please don't worry Benny. I didn't want to nominate you, but I want Niles out of this house, and like... you're someone I know who will survive against him."

"Alright... thank you." replied Benny. He then turned around, and left the Head of Household room. Selena would follow him out the door as well.

"I chose to nominate Benny as a pawn. I think Benny doesn't have to worry about anything, really. I just hope to God Laslow and Odin just... I don't know, I know Laslow's up to something. I don't want them to ruin my game for the sake of their own." - Selena

– – – – –

Down in the living room, Niles and Arthur were discussing the eviction coming up. Niles was attempting to do last minute strategizing.

"I don't know what they've been telling you, Arthur," said Niles, referring to Elise and Effie, "But you need to be your own man. Where's the justice in listening to bumbling fools?"

Arthur's face tensed up a little, "You dare question my sense of justice, Niles? I'll have you know that justice is about doing what's right! What do you have to say about yourself that Benny cannot!"

"Benny hardly talks to anyone. He's playing Lady Camilla's game. I think if you want Beruka all to yourself... you might need to weaken Lady Camilla in some form." smirked Niles.

"I'm doing what I can to stay in this game. I need to get the votes to evict Benny. I believe Peri is safe for as long as Charlotte digs her own grave. I on the other hand have to defend my actions, because Benny just sits back, and does what he's told like a good little guard dog." - Niles

Arthur's face lightened up a little bit, "Oh... oh yes, my beloved Beruka... she hasn't paid me much mind since we entered the Big Brother house... in fact I don't think she even likes being here. She avoids the cameras and the game so much. I must make her feel comfortable somehow!"

Niles grinned, getting somewhere, "You see what I mean, Arthur? I will keep you and your wife safe if you keep me in this game. My targets are neither of you. Trust me."

"I see... but wait a minute! What if it makes Beruka comfortable if I were to evict you instead of Benny?" asked Arthur, confused.

Niles shook his head, "She's lying to herself then. Evicting me from this game will not make her life easier. Evicting Benny would." Of course, he knew this was a huge lie, but he wanted to make Arthur think differently.

"Niles is using my emotions and it's working so brilliantly! My darling Beruka hasn't once came out of the shadows since we entered the Big Brother house. She feels uncomfortable... and I want to make her comfortable once again! But... what would make her feel comfortable?" - Arthur

A few moments later, Benny and Selena entered the living room. Arthur felt a little better when they showed up, as he knew Niles would focus on them instead.

It became oddly quiet. Selena of course broke the silence, "My you two became awfully quiet after we came in here. What were you talking about?"

"Nothing Selena!" shouted Arthur, hoping to speak before Niles, "I was just having a lovely conversation with Niles! Weren't we Niles?"

Niles smirked, "I believe we were... yes we were."

Selena looked over at Arthur, and then looked over at Benny. She sighed a little bit.

"Looking back, honestly, I should have put Arthur up on the block instead of Benny. Arthur's an idiot, plain and simple. He's so easily convinced by other people. Especially if they play up his justice bullshit. At least Benny will listen to us and not be so easily swayed." - Selena

"I'm just waiting for the eviction right now." said Benny, quietly.

Niles looked over at him, noticing he was still wearing his heavy armor, "You're not going to dress up like the rest of us?"

Benny shook his head, "It's not required, is it? I just... don't want to look too suited up. Especially on live television."

"Or is it because you feel safe?" asked Niles, smirking. Benny said nothing more, choosing to ignore Niles.

"This week has been complete bullshit, let's get that straight. Fanfiction nominated me, and the houseguests think it's a good idea to listen to them. Like, come on, have your own mind. Am I really such a threat? Like... come on, I haven't even gotten to the climax." - Niles

– – – – –

Outside, hours before the live vote and eviction, Odin, Leo, and Peri were sitting on the couches speaking about the next couple of weeks. Keaton was laying on the hammock on the other side of the backyard.

Peri was playing with a box of cigarettes, "I always wondered what these are... I don't ever recall seeing these in Nohr before."

"It must be this world's tradition. I need to read up on it when I get the chance." commented Leo.

"They look like deformed matches to me," shrugged Peri, "I wonder if I can use them to set Selena's room on fire."

"And here I wonder why production hasn't decided to pull you for all of these threats of violence." muttered Leo, sighing a little.

"It's the final hours before the live eviction, and I need to come prepared for it. I believe I've done enough campaigning to my siblings. Hopefully by the end of the night, Benny and Charlotte will be the two houseguests evicted by the end." - Leo

Peri shrugged, "Probably because I haven't done them. I dunno. Maybe they like me too much to eject me!"

"Production? Rigging the game to keep certain players around?" gasped Odin, unaware of this, "What a revelation this has been! Maybe that means you're staying this week Peri!"

Peri giggled, "I can only hope, Odin! I already know what I'm doing next week if Fanfiction gives me the power."

"Mind if I give you a few suggestions?" asked Leo.

"Go right ahead, Lord Leo!" giggled Peri, a glint in her eyes once again.

"Please, Lord Leo, tell me everything I need to know! I mean, it's not like I can lie to you or anything. I'll cover my tracks so that Lord Xander isn't breathing down my neck or anything! If I stay this week, Lord Leo's butt is going up on the block! Right next to his wife, and we'll see how she feels!" - Peri

"If Benny goes home, I am willing to bet Keaton will lose an ally," explained Leo, "I do not trust Keaton one bit. After what you told me, he's coming after us. I would say Keaton and Nyx would be the best options to nominate next week."

Peri nodded, "I see... I see... see, I was planning to go after Selena.. because you know... she nominated me and all."

Leo nodded, "I can understand that. Selena means no harm by nominating you. It is, after all, only a game. I trust she put you up because she couldn't nominate Charlotte. That's all."

"Let this be your path of radiance, Peri!" declared Odin, standing straight up, "Thou must be strong and thou must be ready to fight with your blazing swords of fate! Avenge Niles if he leaves!"

Leo glared at him, grabbing his arm and pulling him back down, "Odin, please sit down before you get Keaton's attention."

Despite Leo's order, it was too late. Odin's loud voice alerted Keaton from his nap on the hammock. He snorted a little, now pretending to be asleep instead of being really asleep.

"Of course... there's Leo and dumb-dumb next to Peri. Likely scrambling their asses off... but of course, why would they? Peri can't vote. Clearly, they're expecting her to stay this week. Oh well. Let them. She's going home this week. Next week, it will be Leo's turn." - Keaton

– – – – –

Now it was time for the live vote and eviction. Lady Corrin appeared on the big screen in the living room, and everyone was there waiting for her.

"Hello houseguests!" smiled Corrin.

Everyone cheered and welcomed her back.

"Well, it's time for the first live vote and eviction of the summer," explained Corrin, "Benny, Niles, Charlotte, Peri, in just a few moments, your houseguests will cast their votes to evict, but before they do, you each have one last chance to plead your case. Charlotte, you're first."

Charlotte giggled, standing up, "Well, I just hope you all know it's been a great week for me. I doubt I'm going anywhere, because I've been told by everyone that I'm safe. So let's just get through this vote, and get it over with!"

"Thank you. Peri, you're next." said Corrin.

Peri stood up, waving her hands, "Okay! I had a great fun week! I'm ready to stay here another week, and you all know my target. Selena's going down, and I'm not afraid to admit that! Let's all team up and take her down! Thanks!"

"Thank you, Peri. Niles, please go on." said Corrin.

Niles stood up with a grin on his face, "I was unfairly put in this spot by Fanfiction, and I understand all the reasons. However, why should we give Fanfiction what they want? I say you use your votes to fight the powers that be, and keep me around in this house."

"Thanks, Niles, and Benny, finish us off." said Corrin.

Benny remained seated as he spoke, "Uhhh... well, I had a fun week. I think I've done well for seven days in the Big Brother house. So please, vote to keep me here, and I'll honor those votes."

"Very well. It's time for the live voting to begin. None of the nominees are allowed to vote. Selena, you are only allowed to vote in the event of a tie. One by one, you will enter the diary room, and cast your vote to evict one man, and one woman. Beruka, you're up first. Please come to the diary room."

Beruka walked into the diary room.

"Beruka's been very quiet since Day 1 of the Big Brother game. Where do her loyalties lie?"

"Hello Beruka, please cast your votes to evict."

"I vote to evict Niles and Peri."

Beruka got up and left.

Keaton walked into the diary room.

"Keaton has made it clear who his target is next week, but what about this week? Who will he send home?"

"Hello Keaton, please cast your votes to evict."

"I gladly vote to evict Niles and Peri."

Keaton got up and left.

Xander walked into the diary room.

"Xander has been trying to keep Peri in the game, so will his efforts go unnoticed?"

"Hello Xander, please cast your votes to evict."

"I will be voting to evict Niles and Charlotte."

Xander got up and left.

Elise walked into the diary room.

"Elise made an alliance with the ladies, but which lady will she be forced to send home tonight?"

"Hello Elise, please cast your votes to evict."

"I vote to evict Niles and Peri! Bye!"

Elise got up and left.

Nyx walked into the diary room.

"Nyx has been laying low the entire game, so how will her votes impact the game?"

"Hello Nyx, please cast your votes to evict."

"I wish to evict the likes of Niles and Peri."

Nyx got up and left.

Leo walked into the diary room.

"Leo has gone to work to save Niles from the chopping block. Will his efforts pay off?"

"Hello Leo, please cast your votes to evict."

"I vote to evict Benny and Charlotte."

Leo got up and left.

Odin walked into the diary room.

"Odin has been following Laslow and Leo from Day 1. His vote should match theirs."

"Hello Odin, please cast your votes to evict."

"I shall vote to evict the likes of Benny and Charlotte! Their fates are sealed!"

Odin got up and left.

Arthur walked into the diary room.

"Arthur's loyalty has been all over the place. Will tonight's vote seal the deal on whose back he has?"

"Hello Arthur, please cast your votes to evict."

"Justice has it's ways, Lady Corrin! I will vote to evict Niles and Peri!"

Arthur got up and left.

Effie walked into the diary room.

"It's official. With six votes to evict Niles, Niles will be the first houseguest to leave tonight, but let's see how Effie votes."

"Hello Effie, please cast your votes to evict."

"I vote to evict Niles and Peri."

Effie got up and left.

Laslow walked into the diary room.

"It's official once again. With six votes to evict Peri, Peri will be the second houseguest to leave tonight. Let's see how Laslow votes tonight."

"Hello Laslow, please cast your votes to evict."

"I will hold nothing back. I vote to evict Benny and Charlotte."

Laslow got up and left.

Camilla walked into the diary room.

"Camilla allowed her husband to go on the block as a pawn. How will her vote go tonight?"

"Hello Camilla, please cast your votes to evict."

"I gladly vote to evict Niles and Peri, darling."

Camilla got up and left.

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"Alright houseguests, it's time to reveal the votes. We will do each one separate from the other. We will start with the men first. Benny, Niles, when I reveal the vote, the evicted houseguest will have a few moments to say goodbye, gather his belongings, and walk out the front door."

Both Benny and Niles nodded.

"By a vote of 8-3, Niles, you are evicted from the Big Brother house." confirmed Corrin.

Niles chuckled, shaking his head as he got up off the chair. He hugged most of the houseguests farewell. He didn't hug Charlotte or look at her in the eyes. He kissed Peri on the lips before walking over to the front door.

"Peace out, and don't trust anyone!" called Niles, before exiting the Big Brother house.

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Niles walked out of the Big Brother house, and found Corrin waiting for him on a bench nearby.

"Hello Niles! Thank you for playing Big Brother with the rest of us this season. We taped a few goodbye messages for you, so let's take a look at them."

"I'm sorry Niles, but if you're seeing this right now, you have been evicted from the house. You played too hard too fast, and everyone saw through your game. I hope you understand the move." - Xander

"Niles! I'm going to fight for you if you go and I stay, you better believe it. Selena's going to regret treating me like dirt, and everyone is going to rip her to shreds next week. Love ya!" - Peri

"Hey Niles! I'm sorry you had to leave Week 1, but I have to do what's best for my game! I can't let someone like you around playing the way you play! Sorry, but not sorry as it's a game!" - Elise

"Someone had to go home, and uhh... guess it had to be you this week. I have nothing to say. You did this to yourself, Niles, and you have no one to blame for this eviction. Bye bud." - Keaton

"Agh! Such a terrible day it will be when you leave this house, good friend! I really hope I'm saying this goodbye for no reason! Because the whims of fate say that you deserve to be here!" - Odin

Corrin and Niles then shook hands with one another.

"We may see you back here on finale night... or maybe we might see you come back into the house. You never can tell with this game." chuckled Corrin.

Niles chuckled, "I'll gladly come back anytime, anywhere. Believe that, Lady Corrin."

With that said, Niles left the Big Brother house, and Corrin went back to her control panel to begin the women's eviction.

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"Alright houseguests, it's time to reveal the votes for the women. Charlotte, Peri, when I reveal the vote, the evicted houseguest will have a few moments to say goodbye, gather her belongings, and walk out the front door."

Both Charlotte and Peri nodded.

"By a vote of 7-4, Peri, you are evicted from the Big Brother house." confirmed Corrin.

Peri nodded her head, happy to be out of the house along with Niles. At the very least, she wouldn't be far away from him. She only gave hugs to Xander and Laslow as she approached the front door.

"I'll be seeing you soon, Selena!" grinned Peri as she left the Big Brother house.

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Peri walked out of the Big Brother house, and found Corrin waiting for her on a bench nearby.

"Hello Peri! Thank you for playing Big Brother with the rest of us this season. We taped a few goodbye messages for you, so let's take a look at them."

"Ah, Peri, so may it be for you this week. I wish it wasn't meant to be, but Lord Xander and I did our best to keep you in the house. Hopefully, it's all for naught, and I wish you the best of luck." - Laslow

"Peri! Agh! Not my choice... and words cannot describe my reaction if you were to leave tonight! Mark my words, my alliance will avenge your eviction if fate so brings it to be!" - Odin

"No comment. You did this to yourself. You need to grow up, learn your manners, and keep your mouth shut." - Beruka

"My poor darling, if you're seeing this, you are probably out of the house with your husband now. I really wish it didn't have to be this way, but the numbers were against you, and I followed." - Camilla

"Peri, if you're seeing this, you were evicted from the Big Brother house. I don't have much to say about this, but.. I guess I'll wish you the best of luck in your future with Niles and Nina." - Benny

Corrin and Peri then shook hands with one another.

"We may see you back here on finale night... or maybe we might see you come back into the house. You never can tell with this game." chuckled Corrin.

Peri smirked, "I'm ready to come back now, Lady Corrin! Bring me and Niles both back in!"

With that said, Peri left the Big Brother house. Corrin also left, as her business was done for the day. However, tomorrow, she would have to attend to some more business...

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The very next day in the Big Brother house, Xander was called into the diary room. Keaton, Beruka, and Nyx were hanging out in the living room, discussing something.

"You don't know how many times I've been trying to knock down that damn door," muttered Keaton, "There's gotta be something inside that perks my wolfskin interests."

Nyx sighed, "Lady Corrin locked it with a magic spell. Nothing can break it down. It will probably unlock when she's ready for it to unlock."

"We'll see what happens." replied Beruka, calmly.

Soon, Xander left the diary room, holding a small gold key in his hands.

"Well looky there, there's the big cheese," grinned Keaton, before noticing the key, "The hell is that?"

"Apparently, this is the key that will unlock the door we've been wondering about all this time." confirmed Xander.

Xander turned towards the door, and placed the key in it's slot. Just like that, the door opened up. Nyx, Beruka, and Keaton followed him inside the room.

The locked room turned out to be a very plain looking wooden padded room. There was a circular table in the middle, and a large board filled with pictures. It was the Memory Wall, and there were the faces of all 16 Nohr houseguests, with Niles and Peri's pictures being black and white.

"It's a wall of mugshots," commented Xander, "And yet... there's others pictures then what we know of. Could it be... the Hoshidans?"

There were sixteen more houseguest pictures above Nohr's. Two of them were black and white, obviously evicted houseguests.

Suddenly, a very sophisticated voice perked up, "Whoever could those people be?"

Keaton looked over and saw another group standing in front of them, "Heh... get a look at that clown, like you've never heard of us before?"

All four Nohrians looked over to see four figures standing on the other side of the room. There was a man with long red hair, a brown haired ninja girl, and a short red haired woman. The man in front looked very familiar to Xander.

"This is... Prince Xander of Nohr?" asked the man in red, in shock.

Xander crossed his arms, staring down the man in red, "Indeed it is... Prince Ryoma of Hoshido."

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Find out the climax to this meeting in Episode 8 of Big Brother: Fire Emblem Edition! In addition, a new competition will shake up the house; the Region of Power competition! One region will remain in power, and the other region will be forced to evict two more houseguests from the game! Polls will open up for HoH, Nominations, and a new Care Package poll after Episode 8! Find out next time on Big Brother!

Here's how the rest of the season will play out for the time being.

Episode 8: Houseguests meet one another from the other region, game talk, eviction reactions, Region of Power competition.

Episode 9: Poll results revealed, game talk, care package given out (CP can only be given to 1 RoP winner and can vary from game related to non-game related.), HoH's nominations.

Episode 10: Power of Veto competition.

Episode 11: Live Vote and Eviction.

Episode 12: Game talk, eviction reactions, Region of Power competition.

And so on and so forth. Rinse, repeat, continue up until the Final 16 total houseguests.