Ep. 21: Troll Along With Us
New Youtuber Featured
ZexyZek (John)
Hey everyone, Kittyjen here for a brand new episode of SkyShorts!
It's the moment you all have been waiting for! Making an appearance...is none other than ZexyZek! Not only will this episode be based off of the master troller himself, but will also be based off of a situation that John was put through a while ago, where he was no longer allowed to post trolling videos! Holy crap! You'll have to see what happens in this episode.
And on another note, in case some of you know or don't know, I am aware about the whole drama with Team Crafted. But you know what? I was sad to begin with, but did I remain sad? NO! As long as they are all still good friends with each other, I'll pretend that they're still on the team. That's not gonna stop me from finishing the SkyShorts series and the Sky Legends series! No frickin' way! My good friend Ninja also cheered me up. Her and I may hit Youtube big one day, and we'll work together to get everything we need for our new team, Team Smelted, to be the next big thing to exist after Team Crafted. I'm not going to let the need of money get to me, no way! Neither will Ninja. Money can't buy you happiness, only being who you are on Youtube will give you and your fans happiness. So with that rant out of the way, let's begin!
We've all had that moment when we go crazy because we get to see one of our favorite celebrities, especially in Minecraft. But when Bodil and Bashur learn about a situation that has happened to one of their favorite famous Minecrafters, can they help him get off his feet and do what he did before?
A normal day arrives for the Sky Army. Near a large patch of flat land, a parkour maker is hard at work, placing blocks down in a certain order. As he starts to build another platform, a familiar watermelon is running over the hills and towards the work-in-progress park. He walks up to a base of fences that built up to the platform that Bodil is on.
"Bodil! I've got big news!", Bashur quickly exclaimed.
The Bulgarian looks below and responds "The new shipment of Confused? Skittles have arrived?!" The melon lowers an eyebrow in confusion and questions "Confused? Skittles?" The parkour maker makes his way down the completed platforms and up to the melon.
"Yeah. They're called Confused? Skittles where I come from", Bodil said, reaching into his pocket and shows Bashur a aqua-blue bag, entitled Confused? Skittles across the covering. He tears it open and gives one of the small candies to the melon. "Try one".
The melon consumes one of the small candies, but immediately grimaces upon tasting the questionable flavor. "I don't get it. What's it supposed to taste like?", Bash asked.
"See? That's where it got its name. Anyway, what is it that you want to tell me?", Bodil asked, tossing away the small bag over his shoulder for no apparent reason. Bash replies "Okay, here it is...ZexyZek is now living in New Block City!"
Behind his sunglasses, Martin's eyes widen in shock. "ZexyZek? As in...the ZexyZek? As in the most funniest, trolliest, and most awesome Minecrafter to exist?!
"Yep, that's him alright", the melon assured.
"Oh my Notch! I haven't seen in years and he's living in a city close to us!", Bodil exclaimed. Bash questions "Wait, you've actually met him before?"
"Yeah, dude. We met when we were just little kids", Martin explained, then reaching into his pocket to pull out something. "I even have a pic of us". He shows the melon a pic of him and a boy with black bangs covering his right eye, revealing his left eye, colored red. He's dressed in a blue-and-black checkered jacket, a red undershirt, blue and red wristbands, black jeans with blue and red sneakers, and a pair of white and blue headphones over his head.
"Wow...even back then, you still wore a suit", Bashur implied, spotting the Bulgarian's coal-black suit with the signature checkered tie. Bodil stores the pic back into his pocket as he replies "Wearing a suit means you're in business...and people need to respect you 'cause they think you're rich and can sue if they mess with you and stay away. Anyway, is there any chance that we can meet him?"
The melon quickly loses his smile, remembering something that he didn't want to reveal. He winces slightly as he scratches the back of his neck in slight worry. "Uh...I don't think that it will be possible", he nervously answered. Bodil, who is confused by the melon's sudden change in his attitude, questions "Why not?"
"Well, do you watch ZexyZek's trolling videos?", Bashur asked.
"Of course I do. Recently, he hasn't posted anything in a while, but I'm sure he's just busy", Martin assumed. Bashur restraints himself for a moment, then stutters out "That's...that's not the reason. He...he is no longer allowed to post videos on CubeTube of showing himself trolling other people". Hearing this horrible news, Bodil can only gape for a second..and faints and collapses to the ground. Bash only looks as the Bulgarian lies limp across the ground.
"Wait...maybe I should have told you that first and plus the fact that he's been living in New Block City in the Grand Glorious Hotel for a while because he's no longer recognized as famous and wants to hide his face away for good", Bashur said to himself. "But whatever, it's been done. Come on, let's go". Bash looks down at Martin, who is still unconscious.
"You okay? Hello? Wake up, sleepy", Bash teased, then gently nudging his body using his foot. When he realizes that the parkour master isn't waking up, Bash sighs in annoyance, walks over to the man's legs and grabs his shoes, dragging the unconscious Minecrafter back to the ship. He grunts as he drags him away and says "Geez, how can you parkour when you weigh like a ton?"
A while later, Bodil eventually regains consciousness, resting on top of a hospital bed. He groans as he opens his eyes and sees Oceanus standing over him on his left while Bashur stands to his right.
Oceanus asks "Are you okay, Bodil? You've been out for a while, but your vitals seem normal".
"Ugh...I just had the most terrible nightmare that Bash told that ZexyZek was no longer allowed to post trolling videos. Thank Notch it's not real, though", Bodil groggily said, rubbing his eyes to get out the sleep. Bash replies "Oh-no, it's real, alright. You fainted after I revealed that news to you". Quickly, Martin fainted again, falling back onto his pillow. Oceanus glares that the melon and exclaims "Bashur!"
"Oh, was I not supposed to say that?", Bashur sheepishly questioned. Oceanus sighs as he wakes Bodil to wake him up. "Bodil, get up! Wake up!" Quickly, the Bulgarian wakes up again and realizes that the situation with ZexyZek is real.
"Oh Bash, what are I gonna do? ZexyZek was the one who taught how to parkour and troll. I can't just let his life of trolling and parkour fade away with him", Bodil cried out, pulling his knees up to his chest and achingly ponders on what he could do. Oceanus suggests "Well, if you want the answer, Bodil, you're gonna have to go to the source. Perhaps ZexyZek himself can provide you with what you need to know".
Bodil suddenly gets an idea and says "You're...you're right. Hmm...". The Bulgarian jumps off the bed and dashes out the door as he states "Come on, Bash! We're going to New Block City".
"WOO! ROAD TRIP!", Bash shouted with glee. He follows after Bodil, but immediately trips over his foot and falls over. He looks over his shoulder at Oceanus and says "I meant to do that. I...I meant to fall over my own foot". He stumbles to his feet and runs out the door. Oceanus mutters to himself "Oh, boy, I'd like to see how this will turn out".
Hours later, after treading through plains and fields, Bodil and Bashur reach the top of the hill and gaze in shock at the view in front of them. A large metropolis city settled in a huge and wide dip between the surrounding hills, roads stretching out in all directions and leading to other cities miles away. "Wow...I can see why ZexyZek would want to stay in that city", Bodil said, gazing at the city, bustling with life as Minecrafters of all ages padding along the sidewalks while vehicles drive past them.
"Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go!", Bash exclaimed, excitingly running down the hill. But soon, the steep slope of the hill makes Bashur move his legs faster, fall over and starts tumbling down the hill. Bodil laughs as the melon rolls to the very bottom of the hill. But he abruptly spots when he spots his fruity friend end up on the busy road. Bashur shakes his head to straighten his vision and gasps as an oncoming car is speeding right for him. The car honks loudly as it turn sideways and skids across the pavement to avoid hitting the pedestrian. Then, Bodil leaps towards Bash and pushes him out of harm's way. They tumble into an alley, a traffic jam start to form up as cars swerve around and try to avoid to hitting each other.
Angry drivers step out of their vehicles and start shouting at each other, wondering who was the one that started the whole mess. Meanwhile, The two men dash away and presses their backs against a building, panting feverishly and hoping that no one saw them. After they catch their breathe, Bash says "Well...we definitely made our appearances back there". He chuckles for a bit, but quickly subsides it when he sees Bodil's annoyed expression, despite his dark sunglasses blocking his eyes.
"We don't have time to fool around, Bashur. We need to find ZexyZek and fast", Bodil exclaimed, moving off of the building and starts walking away. Bash follows him close behind.
Moments later, the duo reach the Grand Glorious Hotel. The hotel is made up of gold blocks, thousands of windows decorated the hotel, and guests entering and going through the iron doors, controlled by panels. They enter the hotel, seeing a large lobby with guests talking to each other while bellhops were hard at work, carting suitcases and bags away. They walk in, ignoring the people around them and make their way to the counter. A few guests turn and stare at the pair, never seeing an odd duo just like them before.
They reach the counter and a male manager turns and meets them. "Hey there. Can I help you two?", he asked, a friendly smile pasted on his face. Bashur replies angrily as he slams his fist down on the counter "You can help us, alright! I nearly got into a car accident and I demand for room service and a life-time supply of dubstep music!" Bodil quickly grabs the service bell and distracts Bashur with it as he says "Here Bash, play with this bell".
The melon starts playing with the bell, ringing it numerous times as Bodil turns to the manager and says "Listen, we came all the way here from the Sky Army ship for a reason. I need to see ZexyZek".
"Oh, I'm sorry, but ZexyZek doesn't like guests or fans sent to his room on the very top floor. He wishes to stay hidden", the manager explained.
"But he won't for me! We meet in the playground days and he taught me how to parkour and troll. Can I at least talk to him about the whole situation with no more trolling videos?", Bodil desperately asked. The manager looks down, thinking about the decision. "Well, I could get in trouble for this, but you two are definitely the most odd of duos I've ever seen in this hotel. Alright, I'll let you two go and see ZexyZek. Just take one of the elevators to the very first floor".
"Thanks. Come on, Bashur. We're out of here", Bodil said to the melon, walking away afterwards. Bash turns away from the bell, glares at the manager while pulling out a quarter from his pocket and says "Take this quarter...ya greedy noob!" He flicks the coin at the manager. It falls on the counter, spinning around before stopping. The manger only looks in confusion as the two walk away.
They reach one of the elevators and step inside. Bodil searches through the buttons for the top floor. When he finds it, he presses it and the elevator doors slowly close. The two wait in an awkward silence as the elevator ascends through the floors.
After a minute passes, Bodil turns and asks "Hey Bash, can I ask you something real quick?"
"Sure".
"Does this suit make me look fat?", the parkour map maker asked. Bash ponders for a moment for replying "No, it doesn't. Your face does". Bodil raises an eyebrow before saying "You make a point there, since everyone in the world has a square head".
"What are you so worried about, anyway?", Bashur asked.
"Well, I haven't seen ZexyZek in years. I...I just want to look good for my celebrity", the Bulgarian stated, adjusting his tie to straighten it out. Bash wraps an arm around Bodil, brings him close to his shoulder and says "Bodil, let me tell you a story that my parents once told me when I was little. "Bash, stop getting your head stuck in the toilet"."
Bodil, who is increasing getting awkward with the close space between him and Bash, asks "Uh...what does that have to do with what I'm talking about?"
"I don't know. I just felt like telling a anecdote. Did you enjoy it?", Bashur asked. Bodil replies "Well, it definitely was something else". Moments later, the elevator reaches the very top floor. When the doors go apart, in front of the two is a long hallway, lights illuminating up the silent hall. Bash and Martin look at each other, then proceed out of the elevator and walk across a quartz floor. Nearly a short distance away, a door stood with a golden plaque on it with the name "ZexyZek" engraved on it. When the two reach the door, Bodil takes a deep breathe and knocks two times on the door.
"ZexyZek, are you there?", Bodil asked, pressing his head against the door to hear anything. He slowly puts his hand on the doorknob and turns it, surprised that it was left open. He moves the door open, revealing a large, empty room with a white couch, a large flat-screen TV, red and blue carpeting, and several shelves containing large trophies, ranging from trolling to parkour parks.
"Wow...ZexyZek is lucky", Bash said, entering the room, along with Bodil. Bodil says "Yeah, this room is cool and all, but where's ZexyZek?" The duo search around the room, walking up to doors and opening them to see if the man is in any of the rooms. After going through several rooms, Bash opens a door and peers inside. He gasps at the sight he sees.
He turns and whispers-shout "Bodil! Over here!"
The Bulgarian runs over to the melon and peers through the door. He gapes.
In the room is a large bedroom, faintly lit by a lamp at the very corner of the room. Lying across a messy bed..is ZexyZek. But the man is limp, stiff, and extremely pale. He isn't wearing a jacket or a shirt, only exposing his skinny chest and faint ribs. He has torn jeans and his limbs are stretched out in all directions.
"ZEXYZEK!", Bodil exclaims. He runs into the room and up to the man. Bash follows in and looks down at ZexyZek.
"Oh my god! Is he alive?", Bodil asked, trying to find a pulse on his wrist. "Step aside", Bash said, moving the suited man out of the way. "I've seen this before. I shall perform...mouth-to-mouth resuscitation!"
Bashur grabs ZexyZek's head, turns it slightly upwards and opens his mouth using his fingers. The melon takes a deep breathe and just before he can start perform the method, out of nowhere, one of ZexyZek's hands goes up and uppercuts the melon on his chin.
"...He's alive", Bashur squeaked out, falling backwards. The troller's hand falls down as well. Bodil sighs in relief as he says "Well, at least he's still breathing. But how long has he been like this?"
"Beats me", Bash said, rubbing his sore chin. "The real question here is what are we gonna do?" Bodil thinks to himself. He knew that he couldn't leave the troller here to suffer his own demise, but if he and Bash took him out of the hotel, everyone will see them as kidnappers and lock them away. But it's a risk that Bodil is willing to take. Bravely, the Bulgarian buries his hands and arms under ZexyZek and hauls him over his shoulders. Bash just stares in shock.
"Bodil, what are you doing?", Bash asked.
"What does it look like I'm doing? I'm bringing ZexyZek with us back to the ship", Bodil replied, heaving the man on his shoulders again to get a better grip.
"Are you crazy?! We can't just take a celebrity without his permission or anyone's content", Bash pointed out.
"It's better than letting him suffer in here with no one to care about him. Come on!", Bodil exclaimed, trudging out the door and towards the entrance where they came. Bash groans as he follows after Martin and states "Fine, but if we end up in prison, you're gonna be the one dropping the soap!"
Moments later, when one of the elevators reaches the lobby, a couple is about to enter when they are suddenly pushed out of the way by Bodil and Bashur. The manager watches the duo run out of the lobby with ZexyZek.
"Hey! You can't just take ZexyZek out of this hotel! He's reserved here!", the manager called out.
Bash quickly turns and says "The only thing that's reserved here is an ass-kicking if you don't let us go!" With that, the duo are out the doors. They run across the sidewalks, finding their way out of the city and towards the Sky Army ship to get help. While running, ZexyZek opens one of his eyes, revealing a brightly-red iris. He looks around for a bit, then slowly slips into unconsciousness.
Minutes later, at the clinic, Oceanus is writing something down on a clipboard when Bodil and Bashur appear through the doors, startling the doctor. "Oceanus!", they both shouted.
"Ah! Gosh, what is it?!", Oceanus asked in annoyance, turning around. Seeing the figure above Bodil's shoulders, Oceanus's jaw drops in shock, letting go of the clipboard and pen, making them clattering on the floor.
"You...you...", Oceanus stuttered, trying to find his words.
"Now, dude, I know this is as bad as it looks, but-", Bodil started, but soon gets cut-off by Oceanus when he states "You kidnapped ZexyZek?! What is wrong with you two? When I said to go to the source for the answer, I didn't mean steal him!"
"We took him for a reason. We aren't stupid!", Bash argued.
"Unlike some people...", Oceanus thought to himself.
Bodil walks up to him as he lowers ZexyZek off his shoulders and says "Look, we need you to help him. We found him like this in his room at a hotel". Oceanus walks up to the unconscious man and analyzes his appearance. He grimaces as he says "Oh geez, this is the worst case of self-starvation I've ever seen".
He pulls out his stethoscope, puts the two earpieces on and moves the disk-shaped resonator around ZexyZek's chest. His blue-piercing eyes widen in fear. "He barely even has a heartbeat! Bring him to the first patients' room! I'll take care of him from here!" He runs off to the first room, Bodil struggles to keep his grip on the troller as he trudges towards the room as well. Bash can only stand and watch, wondering if it was the right thing to do to kidnap ZexyZek and save his life.
Hours pass by, eventually entering the night hours. In the waiting room, Bodil and Bash wait nervously for the results. Then, walking out of the room with ZexyZek is Oceanus, who takes a deep breathe for a moment and enters the waiting room.
"You two...are so lucky you brought him in here. If he was left alone any longer without food, he would have never woken up. He's resting right now with fluids in his veins", Oceanus explained.
"Can we see him?", Martin asked desperately. Oceanus only nods silently. He and Bash leave their seats and enter the room. Resting across a hospital bed is ZexyZek himself, breathing steadily and calmly as IVs plunged into his wrists continuously fed the Minecrafter. Nervously, Bodil pads up to the bed and looks down at the troller, who is sleeping soundly.
"Zek?", Bodil asked quietly. The man doesn't respond, only soft breathing is heard.
But after a moment, ZexyZek slowly opens his eye, the other still covered by his bang. He slowly turns his head and looks up at the people besides him.
"Who...who are you?", he weakly asked.
"Dude, it's-it's me! Bodil! The one with the silly laugh! You taught me how to troll others and parkour, as well as build parkour maps", Martin exclaimed.
ZexyZek replies "No...I don't remember you. And I definitely wouldn't remember a guy in a suit next to a...watermelon, I presume?"
"Yep. The name's Bashur, the melon master!", the melon announced. Martin rolls his eyes, then suddenly gets an idea. He fishes for his pic and shows it to ZexyZek. "Here. Maybe this will help you remember", Bodil said. Weakly, ZexyZek picks up his hand and gently grabs the picture. He unfolds it and stares at the image, seeing himself as a kid next to a younger kid as well, the same suit as Bodil wears. After staring at the pic for a few seconds, he starts to come up with something.
"Wait...I remember this! It's that pic I took with you before I moved away. You...you really are Bodil", ZexyZek said in realization. Bodil nods excitingly. The troller gives out a small smile as he gives the pic back. Bash interrupts the moment and says "Well, now that that's settled, what happened to you, ZexyZek?"
The master troller gives out a sad sigh before saying "Everything happened, Bashur. Ever since I got that restraining order from Mojang Incorporated at New Block City, I've been living a total hell. Every one of my fans has left me, feeling that with no trolling, they would find me boring. So...I thought I should just suffer alone in my room. You two should have left me. I would have been better off starving and alone 'cause no one cares if I never existed".
"That's not true! Bodil here is still a fan of you!", Bash exclaimed, to which Martin nods truthfully. ZexyZek smiles weakly, then replies "I appreciate your liking of my content, Bodil, and it's really great to see you again, but...my trolling days are over". The man reaches under his blanket and pulls out a piece of paper. "Now that this is in the way, I can't post any more trolling videos".
Bodil grasps the paper from Zek and reads it. Printed below the writing is a statement that reads "Videos on CubeTube that show people trolling or/bullying others is prohibited. Failure to comply with these rules will result in immediate punishment".
"So they banned you from making trolling videos?", Bodil questioned.
"Yep. And if I upload more videos of me trolling, I'm gonna get into even bigger trouble. But trolling has been my thing since I was young. You too, Martin", ZexyZek said. Bodil smiles, but immediately loses it when a sad, country-like song begins to play, ZexyZek turns the other way, tears forming in his red-colored eyes.
"Don't call me ZexyZek anymore. Just call me John", the man stated, blinking his eyes rapidly to prevent the tears from falling.
-John: For all of my life,
I troll Minecrafters for fun.
But my work came to a price,
and now I'm just a no one.
I reminisce of the good times
when I was just a child.
Parkour maps, I sure did climb.
Plus, I was so very wild.
I remember one day,
I was trolling and having the greatest fun.
Then, I saw you, Bodil, you were looking gray.
When you couldn't jump two blocks or one.
I offered to teach you what I know,
In hopes you'll be as great as me.
Sure, there were times when you were too slow.
But I know one day, you'll be as awesome as can be.
As time passed, we both grew up.
You and me were experts at parkour and trolling.
As kids, we parkour across blocks and jump.
I knew that me and you find your calling.
But then, that dreaded day came
when I had to move away.
But I said that everything will be the same
when I come back one day.
We took that pic together.
Soon, I had to get going.
But I knew that we'll be friends forever.
My teachings for you are my doing.
Time seem to pass by fast,
I became famous for my stuff.
But sometimes, I think back in the past.
You and me went through soft and rough.
But now, we're here in the future. Things have been rough for me.
But the pic of us that you showed to me makes me feel great, though.
The things that have happened to me aren't great. My life is falling, it may seem.
And all because Mojang said to me "No more trolling videos..."
John hold the last word for a few seconds, then stops. He takes a deep sigh as a tear manages to escape and runs down from his uncovered eye. Bash glances at Bodil and nods, signaling that he must do something. Martin gets the message loud and clear. He approaches closer to ZexyZek and kneels to his eye-level.
"ZexyZek...I want to help you. I can't stand to see you mourning like this. You were there when I needed help, now I'll be here for you", Bodil stated firmly. Bash walks up and states "Yeah, me too!"
John stares in awe of the two offering help and asks "You two would really help me get back on my feet?"
Bash exclaims "Of course, dude. You're like an idol to Minecrafters. It's time that we remind the world of its greatest troller and parkour expert to ever exist". John smiles warmly, so blessed to have a pair of Minecrafters who still favor him for who he is, even after he got banned from ever posting trolling videos again.
"Thanks, you two. Well, first things first, what are we gonna do?", John asked. Bodil looks at the paper and says "I'll tell you what we're gonna do. In the morning, we're gonna talk to our general and see if he can find any loopholes in this. Until then, get better soon, ZexyZek".
The man nods and takes a deep breathe as he rests his head on his pillow after all of today's events. Bash and Martin exit from the room, determined to bring the famous Minecrafter from the ashes and back to his normal status.
The next morning, the three men are in the Team Crafted meeting room, where Adam is intently reading the contract that was issued to ZexyZek. The men hold their breathe, hoping that there was some type of way to let ZexyZek do his trolling videos. Sky sighs heavily as he places the piece of paper after reading over it for the past 3 times.
"I'm sorry guys, but I've read over this and there isn't one loophole in this", Sky said. Bodil groans in disappointment. John sighs as he says "Well, it was worth a try". However, before they could leave, Sky takes one last look at the contract and finds something that shines a ray of hope. "Hold on, I think I found something", Sky said.
"What is it?!", Bash asked excitingly.
"It states within the writing that the ban can be lifted if the owners of Mojang Inc., Jeb and Dinnerbone, get permission from Notch", Adam explained.
"Well, you're the god now. Can't you summon him or something?", Bodil questioned. Sky replies "I'm sorry, but recently, I've been having trouble getting in contact with Notch, but that's because he usually spends his time exploring the lands and making sure that things are peaceful. However, I will try my best to get in contact with him. In the meantime, perhaps ZexyZek can find another hobby that will earn his fame back".
"But the only hobbies that got me famous was my trolling and my parkour", ZexyZek exclaimed.
"Well, were there any hobbies you had in the past that were worth talking about?", Adam asked. John thinks back for a moment, then realizes something. "Well, there was one time where I had my own game show, but I didn't have enough money to support the second season and it got shut down".
"Well, how about you shoot your game show here?", Sky suggested.
"Really?", John questioned. Bash walks up to him and states "Yeah, dude! We can do the set up in my party room". Bodil adds in "We can plan to use quizzes and challenges in the show. And the contestants can be famous Minecrafters!"
"Yeah...those are great ideas!", ZexyZek exclaimed happily.
"Well, then it's settled. I'll call up some recruits and the guys to set up the room the way you want it and handle the cameras and lighting", Adam said. "We're bringing back the word Zexy in ZexyZek".
As days came and went, several recruits and Team Crafted members spent the time, decorating the entire party room into a game show set. Seats were set up near the sides, a pair of contestants' tables are set up a few blocks away from each other, picture frames are placed upon the walls behind the tables. Lights are hung from the ceiling, recruits are carefully standing on catwalks and adjusting the lights to the right direction.
Recruits, who work well with technology, place cameras in certain places in the room and pointed towards the stage.
Meanwhile, as this is happening, John works hard by himself, bringing back his body weight and his normal body build after neglecting himself from food and care for a while. He is put on a strict diet by Oceanus, as well as a new exercising schedule. Over the long hours, he gains a few pounds, but to the point where he weighs just enough to be healthy. He also gains back his muscular appearance. (That's right. I see you fan girls drooling. Lol XD)
But anyway, as the night of a day approaches, the former troller puts on his headset, adjusting the microphone near his mouth. He is currently standing behind the curtains where the stage is. Appearing from the curtain is Bodil and Bash. They walk up to ZexyZek.
"Hey, ZexyZek. Are you excited for the return of your show?", Bash asked. "It's gonna be broadcasted in every television in every city".
ZexyZek takes a shaky breathe before saying "I guess...but I'm super nervous about it. I haven't done this in years. I might be pretty rusty by now". Bodil marches up to the man and grasps his face, making him face him with direct eye contact.
Bodil states "Listen, dude. You've come way too far from your lonely days. You need to show the world yourself again and prove that you can be someone other more than a troller or a parkour expert. You...can be a game show host!"
Inspired by Bodil's words, ZexyZek feels a bolt of courage run through his body. "Yeah...you're right. Besides, I do remember the intros I always did right after the show starts. Alright, I'll do it!"
"Great! Well, I'm heading back on the stage. I signed up to be a contestant for the first episode! I'm going against Jerome!", Bash exclaimed, taking off afterwards. Then, appearing from the curtain, between John and Martin is Adam. "Guys, the show starts in 15 seconds. ZexyZek, are you ready?", Sky asked
"More than I have ever been", John replied bravely. "Cue the cameras, raise the lights! I've got a show to put on!" Adam departs and Bodil watches from behind the curtains as ZexyZek faces the curtains as they slowly part and all lights shine down on him. With a bit of fear but determination in him, ZexyZek walks out to the stage, Jerome and Bashur stand side by side near their tables as two rows of audiences cheer for him.
One of the main cameras, controlled by Blue Monkey, is pointed towards the center of the stage. Then, an announcer's voice goes out. "Welcome to the second season of "The Showdown!" With your host and rising Minecrafter, ZexyZek!"
ZexyZek runs out and is greeted with thunderous applause from the recruits. All spotlights above are pointed down at him. After making his grand appearance, John starts the show by saying "Hello, everyone! ZexyZek here, and welcome to the second season of the first episode of The Showdown!" The audiences cheer out and applaud, then quieting down afterwards.
"Now, before we start the show, let me just say something real quick. I just want to thank the general and the Sky Army for making the second season of The Showdown come true", ZexyZek explained, earning an applause of approval from the recruits. "Things have been rough for me, but now, I am planning to start a new hobby anew. So, with that out of the way, let's meet the contestants!" The audiences cheer again as all spotlights adjust as ZexyZek walks over to Bashur.
Blue Monkey points the camera towards them, adjusting the focus for a moment. In the camera's point of view, Bash is in the shot as his name appears on a logo and below it is a statement that states "He's a talking melon...'nuff said".
"Bashur, how are you feeling about tonight?", ZexyZek asked.
"Well, I feel like this is gonna be my moment to shine...'cause I never win anything", Bash replied, looking down sadly for a moment before turning his gaze on Jerome. "But that guy...he's going down!"
"Bring it, watermelon!", Jerome warned him. ZexyZek asks "And how do you feel that this time will be different?"
"Because you're back and I'm better than ever!", Bash replied.
"Really don't know where you were going in that sentence, but I wish you good luck!", ZexyZek said. Then, he walks over to Jerome. In the camera's point of view, Jerome is in the shot as his name appears on a logo and below it says "Stinkin' Bacca and Hunger Games warrior".
"And Jerome, how do you feel about tonight's showdown episode?", ZexyZek asked the Bacca.
"I'm probably gonna lose!", Jerome exclaims happily.
"And you seem very excited in that statement. Any reason why?", John questioned.
"I have no idea!", Jerome replied, still in his happy tone. ZexyZek looks at the camera for a moment, but shrugs off the response. "Well, anyway, now that we got to know the contestants better, let's get started with the quiz challenge!" The audiences erupt in a cheer as the contestants walk up to the wall, each has three colored wool, two blue while one is red. Jerome and Bash pull out three signs, ready to write down the answer.
ZexyZek asks the first question. "Okay...here's the first question. True or False: With a Fortune III shovel, you will always get 100% flint when you dig up gravel".
The contestants ponder about the question, the audience wait anxiously for the result. Then, Jerome starts writing something down on his sign. Bash panics, unsure of which answer will be correct. So, without thinking, he writes down some random sentences, then writes False on the bottom. Once he finishes, he and Jerome place their signs on the first wool block.
"Okay, let's see your answers", ZexyZek said, walking up to the middle and glances at both signs.
Jerome's answer: True
Bashur's answer: I LOVE POKEMON! Mmmm...chicken. False.
"The correct answer is true. You will always get flint with a Fortune III shovel", ZexyZek announced.
"YEAH! You got owned, bitch!", Bash exclaimed at Jerome, who just stares at him with a confused look. John replied "Um, Bash? Your answer isn't correct; Jerome's answer is".
"Wait, what?", Bash questioned, confused.
"Yeah...so you get no points and Jerome gets one point", ZexyZek replied.
"Oh...well...balls!"
(Scene Change)
"Okay, True of False question number two: Ladders can be broken in parkour maps, even if you haven't asked permission to do so", ZexyZek asked.
The Minecrafters think hard about the question, processing the info. they know about parkour maps and their rules. Then, at the same time, they both start writing their answers on their second signs. Once they finish, they place their signs on the wool.
Jerome's answer: Buttermilk pancakes
Bashur's answer: Who loves me? Tacos do. True.
ZexyZek stares awkwardly at the signs for a second, then states "Well, I can say that Jerome's answer is not sufficient enough and can't be counted as correct".
"What?!", Jerome asked in shock. "Who the Nether is judging this?!
"Bash, on the other hand, is correct. So, he earns one point", ZexyZek finished off.
"Yeah, suck it, Jerome!", the melon exclaimed, then randomly places a melon between him and Jerome. Jerome states "Oh, thanks, I was hungry".
"No prob- wait, don't!"
(Scene Change)
"Okay, guys. This is the final question. True or False question number 3: Spiders can climb up a cactus.
"Oh...that's a tough one", Jerome muttered to himself. He and Bash think hard about the question, all cameras pointed at them. Meanwhile, as the contestants use their knowledge to answer the question, in the tech room, Bonks watches the ratings of the show on the computer skyrocket to the limits, making her widen her eyes in surprise.
Besides her is WeedLion, who is controlling one of the cameras from a spot. He glances over at her and asks "How are the ratings and views?"
"They're enormous! There's like, a hundred thousand people watching right now. And to top that off, people are donating money by the second to support the show. Plus, people are asking for a second episode!", Bonkers explained.
"That's insane!", WeedLion exclaimed.
"I know!", she replied back, then turning her attention back to the computer. The lion is about to turn his attention back when he couldn't help but stare at the humanoid female bug. Over the days that he's been in the Sky Army, he felt a bit attached to the bug. When a silence brews over for a short moment, he asks her "So...you hanging out with anyone later?"
Bonks smirks faintly as she gazes at the lion and replies "No...are you...asking me out or something?"
WeedLion blushes heavily as he quickly states "Oh, no! Uh...nothing like that. Just...you know, get to know you better as a friend". Bonks ponders for a bit, then says "I'd love to, WeedLion". She turns her attention back to the computer. The wild feline sighs to himself as he looks back into the camera.
"Oh, boy, there's gonna be so much fanficiton about this later", he thought to himself. "Wait..."
Meanwhile, the contestants punch in their answers and place their final signs on the wall. ZexyZek walks up and glances at the signs again.
Jerome's sign: True. Bashur smells.
Bashur's sign: False?
"And it looks like...Jerome gets the point", John announced. The Bacca cheers out as the audience applaud and laugh at his response. Bash yells out "What the hell?!"
"Now, let's head to the short answer trivia questions", ZexyZek replied. Him and the contestant pad along the stage and near a wall with two colored wool. Jerome and Bash grab more signs from a chest in the middle. The audience watch as zexyZek asks "Okay, here's the first one. Name two different situations in which your armor will not take any damage, but you will".
"Oh I...oh man, I got this. Sorry, I'm not sorry, Bash", Jerome bragged, writing down his answers on his sign. In a panic, Bash feverishly starts writing something on his sign. "Uh...um...OH-NO!", the melon yelled, making the audience laugh out loud. He quickly writes down and places his sign on the wall, with only one second to spare on the clock.
Jerome's answer: Lava, poison.
Bashur's answer: Poisoned, being hit by Momma Melon, oh and starvin'.
"You both put in your answers...and you both are correct", ZexyZek added in. Both Minecrafters cheer out as their scores are raised by one point, Jerome's score is 4 while Bashur's score is 3. Once the audience quiet down, ZexyZek starts the second question. "And the final question. Name two tools that will break cobwebs the quickest. You have 15 seconds". Immediately, they both start thinking in their minds and start writing whatever pops into their heads. ZexyZek begins counting down numbers, nearly reaching one before Jerome and Bashur place their signs up.
Jerome's answer: Sword, shears.
Bashur's answer: I love you! Sword, Axe. Cuddle my arm!
"You both put in your answers. However, Jerome's answer is correct", John explained, pointing towards Jerome's sign. Bash curses angrily, stomping his foot. "The score so far is 6 for Jerome and 3 for Bash. But don't worry, Bash. You still have a chance to catch up 'cause we're going to the final challenge...the obstacle course challenge!"
Moments later, an complicated obstacle course comes into view, where there are buttons on redstone lamps and each button must be pressed by an complicated obstacle in front of it. The contestants look nervously at the course, then Bash steps away and says "You go first, Jerome".
ZexyZek explains "For the final challenge, you two will face off in a race of speed and aim. You will be equipped with bows. Your task is simple: fire the arrows to activate the buttons. However, there will be some type of obstacle that you must find your way around. You only have 30 seconds on all four spots to activate the buttons. If you can't activate it within the given time, you have to move on to the next. Jerome, are you ready?"
"I guess...", he replies nervously. He jumps into a continuously moving minecart and looks up as he is faced with a challenge of shooting an arrow while moving side to side.
ZexyZek starts the countdown "Ready...set...GO!"
Jerome aims with his bow, timing his shot for the right moment and fires. The arrow misses the target by an inch. Jerome fires again. This time, the arrow strikes the button near the edge, making it light up. Jerome grins as he gets out of the cart and runs for the next button. As he is running, he looks over at Bash and asks "You like that, Bash?" The melon mockingly repeats the Bacca's words in gibberish.
In front of Jerome is a wall made of quartz with a hole near the top. Jerome jumps into the air several times, firing off arrows towards the button, but misses. "Ha! You missed! You suck! I mean, yeah, you rule. Go Jerome!", Bashur stated. Jerome fires one more arrow, it goes through the hole and strikes the button. The melon gapes in shock as the Bacca runs towards the next button.
A large dark-stained glass column is blocking a pressure plate, which is connected near the lamp. Jerome winces slightly, never being dealt with an obstacle like this before. He raises his bow upward and starts firing arrows quickly, some strike the top of the structure and while some nearly hit the pressure plate. The audience suddenly start counting down from five, making the Fluffy panic and fire arrows faster, only to miss. When the buzzer goes off, ZexyZek states "You've run out of time! You need to go to the next one".
Jerome groans to himself, but does what the announcer says and runs to the last obstacle, which is three iron doors being closed and opened by redstone beneath the floor and the button lies dead ahead where Jerome stands.
"This obstacle is all about timing. You need to wait for the right moment to fire", ZexyZek explained quickly. Jerome nods as he raises the bow and stares at his target, waiting for the moment to fire. He narrows his eyes, his sight focused only on the button a few blocks away from him. As the audience start to countdown again, Jerome holds his breathe and fires. The arrow travels in a straight line, the doors continue to open and close as the arrow zooms right past them...and strikes its target.
The audiences cheer and applaud in an uproar. Jerome raises his bow in victory, Bash can only stare as his score is now 6 and Jerome's score was now 17. He trudges up to the minecart and takes out his bow.
ZexyZek walks up to him and says "Okay, Bash. If you want to beat Jerome, you're gonna have to complete every obstacle. Are you ready?"
Bash takes a deep breathe, then replies "Let's do this".
"Alright. Three...two...one...GO!"
The melon fires his fires arrow, which punches the button right in the middle. He cheers out as he crawls out of the cart and quickly makes his way across the obstacle field and towards the next button. He jumps in the air and fire his arrow through the hole of the obstacle, but it misses the button. He jumps again and shoots another arrow, which darts through the hole and hits the button. Jerome can only watch in shock as the melon runs over to the next obstacle.
Bash aims the bow into the air and quickly starts firing arrows over the obstacle. Some arrows are shot too hard into the air while some make it over the pillar and nearly hit the pressure plate. Recruits start to countdown from three. Bash panics and with one more arrow, he fires it. It clears over the pillar and hits the pressure plate near the edge.
"YEAH! One more button!", Bash exclaimed, quickly padding to the last lamp. He nervously picks up his bow and starts firing arrows at a fast pace, but all either strike the first iron door or the second iron door. He starts to get agitated, pulling the bow back even more and fires, but it has no change.
"You have five seconds", ZexyZek added. Bashur flinches and starts firing arrows as fast as he could, but all miss the target. With one more arrow and one second, he fires. Unfortunately, it strikes the first iron door.
"Time is up! Jerome is the winner of the first episode of The Showdown!", ZexyZek announced. The audience cheer for the Bacca, the poor melon shouts angrily as he drops his bow, but eventually, he admits defeat.
Moments later, the contestants are back at their tables. ZexyZek approaches Bash to interview him.
"So, Bash. So sorry that you didn't win. But next time, you could appear in the next season. Do you have anything to say?", ZexyZek said.
Bash lets out a sad sigh, then replies "Well, if I had one thing to say, it would be GOD DAMMIT! GET YOUR FUCKING HEAD IN THE GAME NEXT TIME, YOU STUPID MELON! GOD!" The host backs away slightly as the melon pants heavily after his yelling, then he says calmly "But I had lots of fun and wish Jerome for the best".
"...Okay, I'm glad you handled your defeat pretty well", John nervously said. Then, he walks over to Jerome to interview him as well.
"So, Jerome, you are the winner of the episode. How do you feel?", ZexyZek asked.
"Wait...I won?", the Bacca confusingly questioned.
"Yeah, I just said it like a moment ago", ZexyZek pointed out.
"Oh...awesome!", he happily exclaimed.
"Well, Jerome, I wish you good luck in the next episode when you go against Caveman".
"Dan?"
"Yeah, he's the only CavemanFlims here", ZexyZek said.
"Oh...mm...okay. Give me a week", Jerome replied.
"Alright, then. A week, it is. So, ladies and gentlemen, that is all for today for The Showdown. I hope that you all enjoyed the return of the season and stay tune for more episodes to come. I'm ZexyZek, and goodnight", John finished off. The audiences rise from their seats and applause for the host. He bows as he turns and walks back towards the curtains. When he reaches behind stage, Bodil happily greets him.
"Dude, you were awesome!" The Bulgarian stated to the host.
"I know! When I stepped out to the stage, I felt such an intense feeling that I never felt when I was self-loathing. I should thank you, Bodil. You were the one who inspired me to do this again", ZexyZek said.
Bodil rubs his neck in slight embarrassment as he says "Eh, it was nothing. At least you have something to do for now to gain your fame back". Suddenly, appearing behind the curtains is Bashur, who is dragging a sack along with him. He pulls again and falls over, the sack opens up and envelopes pour out of the opening. ZexyZek and Bodil kneel over and start grabbing the envelopes. "What are these?", Bodil asked.
"Fan mail. They all got delivered to the Sky Army. And that's just one sack. There's plenty more on its way", Bashur explained. Flying in is Bonkers, who is carrying two heavy bags and straining to keep herself in the air with her wings. "I could use a little help here!", she exclaimed, but loses her grip on the bags and falls to the floor.
"Oops. Sorry, Bonks", Bash apologized.
"Wow...I do one of my famous shows, and my fans return to me. But...I can't help but feel like all my fans would return if I was allowed to post trolling videos again", ZexyZek said, lowering his gaze at the variety of fan mails. Martin places a gentle hand on his shoulder and says "Don't worry, ZexyZek. We'll find a way. Until then, you can keep doing these shows and gain back your popularity and your fans".
"Yeah, although I feel like everyone will keep talking about my rage on stage tonight", Bash admitted.
"Yeah, I will say, you frighten me a bit when you started yelling", ZexyZek added in.
"Sorry, I get a little competitive when I'm playing against someone", Bash explained.
Bodil replies "Yeah, just like that time you, me, my family, and Simon went to play golf".
-Time Skip Backwards
Bodil is standing besides his family and Simon as they wait for Bashur to make his move. The melon eyes the hole in front of him carefully. He raises his piece of wool and tosses it across the ice. The wool slowly glides along the frozen water. Bash holds his breathe as his colored wool nears the edge of the hole...but doesn't go inside.
Bash starts yelling incoherent and half-said curses words as he starts jumping everywhere on the course, taking down signs and breaking wooden blocks. Snowy looks in shock as her and Bodil's daughter, Aneria, flinches and hides behind Bodil. The melon falls over the wooden fencing and runs off in a random direction. All is quiet for a moment, then Simon pulls out a small notebook and writes something down as he says "That counts as a stroke, right?"
"I think so", Bodil replied. "So...let's try pool".
-Time Skip Forwards
"Hey, that was one time, okay? Even though I took out several signs and viciously attacked a guard by accident", Bashur described.
ZexyZek chuckles for a moment, then says "You're funny, watermelon. I forgot how funny some Minecrafters could be 'cause since I was famous, I never had time to hang out with others".
"Well, if you want, you can always stay with the Sky Army", Bodil offered. ZexyZek gives the parkour map maker a sad smile and says "I would, but...I kinda miss my life of being in the spotlight. But as long as I have you and Bash helping me, I'll always appreciate your offers, Bodil".
"Alright, ZexyZek. Don't let the fame get to you, though", Bodil warned him.
"Yeah. I learned that the hard way. I should have be more careful about what I put on my channel, but I guess it's too late", ZexyZek confessed. "Anyway, let's plan more things we can do for the next episode". Bodil and Bash agree and follow ZexyZek to another location. Meanwhile, Bonks is trying to take the bags of mail away. "Do I have to do everything around here?", Bonks questioned out loud.
Pretty soon, every week, an episode of The Showdown was shot and shown on television, as well as uploaded onto the Internet. The views shot up to a hundred thousand views, many comments requesting for more episodes. News about ZexyZek's return spread through articles and newspapers.
Many old fans, who lost interest in the host, gain back their attention towards the former troller. Sure, they did miss his trolling series, but they enjoyed his new content "The Showdown" and talked about it towards their friends, and the list continued.
And by everyone heard, pretty much every city and its residents heard about the news...even in New Block City.
At the main Mojang Incorporated skyscraper, several employees of high-standing ranks padded through the butter-blocked hallways. However, not all the workers are doing what they need to do. In a room where several cubicles are, as employees typed across their computers, one particular employee at the very end of a row of cubicles watches ZexyZek's latest video on CubeTube. He chuckles quietly to himself as he sees the comedy taking place in The Showdown.
But then, a shadow creeps over the entrance of the cubicle. "What are you doing?", a gruff old voice was heard.
The employee looks over his shoulder in fright. Standing there is an old man with white hair along with a white beard, two thin strands of grasses over his ears, and dressed in an brown and light-brown outfit. It was the company's president, Jeb. He glares down at the male employee with darkish-gray eyes.
"Um...work...business...numbers...anything that has to do with major corporations and not doing something that could get me in trouble or ultimately get me fired", the employee nervously said, chuckling uneasily afterwards. Jeb raises an eyebrow, the employee loses his nervous smile and asks "I'm in trouble, aren't I?"
"What do you think?", Jeb questioned.
"I'll just...start packing my things", the employee said.
Moments later, in the office about several floors above, another person sits behind a desk in boredom. He's wearing a black hat, a white coat over an aqua-green shirt, dark-blue pants, gray shoes, and a short brown beard near his mouth. He gazes up, watching the door open and Jeb walks inside, trudging a bit due to his age.
"How many people did you catch?", the man asked.
"I just caught the sixth one. I tell you, Dinnerbone, I don't know what is going on with our employees", Jeb replied, walking up to his desk and sits down on his chair. Dinnerbone says "Maybe you're being a little too strict with our employees and is probably the reason why they aren't doing their work or just slacking off".
"I'm strict for a reason, Dinnerbone. We made a promise with Notch to continue to develop special blocks that will help the Minecraftians in the future. A person who doesn't do their work basically means that he or she don't care about the future", Jeb explained, forming his hand into a fist on his desk.
"Well, couldn't you at least give them a second chance? Like with ZexyZek?", Dinnerbone asked gently, but Jeb replied furiously "No! You and me both know what he did. Therefore, he doesn't deserve to post any of his "trolling" videos on the Web. I bet Notch is proud of us for stopping him before he could hurt anyone".
"Well, while you said that, I just got an article on my computer about ZexyZek and his current affairs", Dinnerbone said, typing on a few keys on his keyboard and stares at the screen. Jeb walks over to Dinnerbone's desk and stares at the computer. "What does it say?", Jeb questioned. The article has long paragraphs of info. about his new season of The Showdown, at the very top of the article shows ZexyZek on the center stage, besides him is Bodil and Bashur.
Jeb reads out loud "The return of ZexyZek on the Internet has everyone talking non-stop about how the Minecrafter came out of hiding and brought out his second season of "The Showdown" on TV and the Web. The once famous man, who was known for his parkour and trolling videos, has decided to do something different and brings out a game show about trivial questions about Minecraft and obstacle challenges. Many speculate that the cause of ZexyZek's return is two men who are big fans of the troller and inspired him with the idea. A Bulgarian troller, who goes by the name Bodil or Martin, and a talking watermelon named Bashur. Old fans, who have seen ZexyZek's new content, spread the news like wildfire to others".
"It's amazing what two Minecrafters can do to help ZexyZek be popular again", Dinnerbone exclaimed.
"So...that's what the last employee I let go was watching. This...I shall not allow", Jeb threatened. He leaves the desk and trudges to the door as he says "Come on, Dinnerbone. We're shutting that show down!"
"What?! But Jeb, why-", Dinnerbone started to question, but Jeb cuts him off by stating "I'm the president of this company. You're the co-president. What I say, you will order others to do. You got it?"
Dinnerbone sighs sadly as he replies "Yes, sir".
"Okay, then. Let's go", Jeb ordered. Reluctantly, Dinnerbone leaves his seat and follows the president out the door, not willing to let this thing happen, but doesn't know what to do to stop it.
Meanwhile, about miles away from New Block City, at the Sky Army ship, ZexyZek prepares himself in his star room for the next show. As he practices his intro, he hears someone knock on his door. He turns and yells out "Come in!" Entering the room is Bodil. "Hey ZexyZek, I just wanted to wish you good luck on the next episode. You've come so far from where you were before".
"Thanks, Bodil. If you and Bashur hadn't saved me from my demise, I wouldn't be standing here today", ZexyZek replied. "In fact, I've been meaning to tell you something for a while and that is-" he cuts-off when Adam appears in the doorway besides Bodil and quickly states "ZexyZek, the show starts in 30 seconds!"
"Whoa! I better get going", the host exclaimed. He gets up from his seat and rushes out the doorway. Bodil asks "Wait, weren't you gonna tell me something?"
"I'll tell you after the show!", ZexyZek replied back, then disappears from the hallway. Bodil looks over at Sky and asks "Have you been able to get in contact with Notch?"
"Well, from what he told me, he said he probably can't make it in time because...well, he stated that in a few minutes when the show starts, some people are going to burst through the door and ruin the show", Adam explained.
"What? Did he say who?", Bodil wondered.
"No, but he said that he's going to try and make it here before they do. In the meantime, we better warn ZexyZek", Adam suggested. Bodil agrees with him and soon, the two men take off and make their way to the party room where the show is ready to begin.
A minute later, they both go up the stairs behind stage, but only see ZexyZek for a split second as he goes through the curtains. He greets the audiences as they applauds and cheer, both of the audiences have a mix of recruits and other Minecrafters.
"Hello, everyone. Welcome to another episode of The Showdown! Now, let's meet-"
"Stop!", a voice interrupted. The audiences gasp as they gaze over, ZexyZek and the contestants look as well. Standing in the doorway is Jeb and Dinnerbone, Jeb with an angered look on his face while Dinnerbone stares at him worryingly. ZexyZek backs away in fear. Behind stage, Adam and Bodil peer from the curtain and gasp, Adam recognizes the two men.
"It's Jeb and Dinnerbone, the owners of Mojang Incorporated and loyal followers of Notch!", Sky exclaimed. Bodil glares behind his sunglasses as he says "So they must the ones responsible for ZexyZek not able to post any more trolling videos and led him to nearly starve himself to death".
Jeb and Dinnerbone make their way on, ZexyZek is furious to see the men again. "What are you two doing here?! Haven't you caused enough trouble in my life?", he questioned.
"We haven't caused any trouble, Minecrafter. The trouble here, though, is this show", Jeb replied. He turns towards the main camera and states "Shut that camera off. This show is going off the air!"
"That's bullshit! No way!", ZexyZek exclaimed. The audiences retaliate by booing and angrily yelling at the two high-standing men. Dinnerbone tries to calm the audiences by saying "I'm sorry, everyone, but Jeb is only doing the right thing".
"The right thing?! More like the wrong thing!", Adam yelled out, flying out of his spot and hovers over the two men. Jeb glances at the commander, but is unimpressed by the god's appearance. "Well, if it isn't the new God of Minecrafta, Adam Skyler Fisher. Sorry, Adam, you may hold the role of god, but Notch will always be my true god. And I'm sure he'll appreciate what I'm doing".
"Appreciate? You think he'll appreciate what you're doing to this poor man's life?! And by the way, I read your contract. There is a clear difference between trolling and bullying. I know in my heart, ZexyZek would never troll someone on purpose and not apologize. He does it because it was his thing", Sky argues while ZexyZek nods frantically.
"Well, it can be lifted unless Notch approves it, but I sincerely doubt he would even agree to it", Jeb smirked.
"You do?"
"Of course I...do?", Jeb replied, turning around and gapes as he sees Notch's spiritual being floating in the air. Immediately, everyone in the audience begin to bow down for the former god of Minecraftia.
Dinnerbone asks "Notch? What are you doing here?"
"I was told by Adam that you two prevented ZexyZek from ever posting his trolling videos", Notch replied, slowly gliding over the men and stares down at them. "And now, here you both are, trying to ruin his show".
"Notch, listen. I put that contract on him for a reason. His trolling is classified as bullying others", Jeb tried to explain, but Notch snaps back him by saying "I would reconsider, Jeb. I know, for a fact, after Zek trolls the person, he apologizes and offers to repair what he did and in return, he rewards the person with diamonds".
"Yeah, it's true!", Bodil exclaimed, running up to Adam.
"And before you ask, Jeb, I approve of ZexyZek's trolling. He can continue his series. We would never shut it down, would we?", Notch questioned. Jeb sighs heavily before he says "No, Notch". He walks up to ZexyZek and asks "Do you still have that contract with you?"
"Um...yeah", John replied, reaching into his pocket and gives the contract to Jeb. The old man starts to tear apart the contract. As pieces of paper fall, he states "You're free. You can do your trolling series again".
"I...I can?!", ZexyZek questioned happily.
Jeb starts to say "Yes, just as long-" He stops abruptly when ZexyZek grabs his hand and shakes it furiously as he says "Oh my Notch! Thank you so much! You have no idea how much this means to me!" He lets go, making the old man stumble backwards, but he catches his balance.
"Okay, okay! Just as long as it's not maliciously intended!", Jeb warned. ZexyZek replies "Yes, Jeb".
"Well, in that case, Dinnerbone and I better head back to the building", Jeb said. "Just keep on doing what makes you happy".
With that, Jeb and Dinnerbone start out the door and make their way through the hallway. As they are walking, Jeb says "Maybe you're right, Dinnerbone. I am strict around others, but I just want to fulfill Notch's promise in keeping the land in order".
Dinnerbone replies "You can be strict, Jeb, but there is an limit in strictness where people start to avoid you". Jeb chuckles and says "Yeah, perhaps".
Meanwhile, back in the room, the audiences cheer as ZexyZek celebrates the return of his trolling series. Adam looks up at Notch and says "Thanks, Notch. I don't know what would have happened if you hadn't came". Notch replies "Just lending a hand to those who need it. If anything else comes up, Adam, don't be afraid to contact me. I bid you farewell". Notch summons his powers and transforms back into a glowing ball. The sphere darts away and flies out the entrance, back to exploring the lands.
A week had passed after ZexyZek got permission to continue his trolling series again. His fans return, his fame return, but most importantly, his life return to normal. On a Friday afternoon, ZexyZek waits outside of the ship with bags next to him, facing Bodil and Bashur.
"Do you really have to leave, ZexyZek?", Bash asked sadly.
"Unfortunately. Now that I have my fame back and I'm rich again, I have to return to my life of trolling and parkour. But I'll still continue the game show and I could never forget the men who helped me get back on my feet", ZexyZek proudly said. Then, he gets a realization about something and says "Oh, I almost forgot".
He kneels down and opens his bag, reaching into it and pulls out a small trophy with a small golden statue and a plaque with the words "Greatest Troller" engraved on it. He looks up and says "Bodil, this is one of my trophies that I got when I won it for being the greatest troller. But after everything that I've seen and gone through, I learned that I'm not the greatest troller and parkour expert". He holds out the trophy to the Bulgarian and finish off by saying "You are".
"I...I am?", Bodil shakily asked, gently grasping the trophy from the man. "Of course, dude. You taught me a very valuable lesson through the days that I was getting back on my feet and it's not to let the fame get to me and just appreciate what I have. And I appreciate what you and Bash have done to help me. I'll never forgot it".
Bodil smiles as he looks down at the trophy. Then, a loud whirring sound is heard. All three men glance up and see a large, black helicopter descending to the ground. Once the blades beneath the chopper touch the grass, ZexyZek says "Well, looks like my ride is here. Bodil, Bash...thank you for everything and continue doing what you do best".
"We will, Zexy!", Bashur exclaimed. The troller smiles, then he picks up his bag and walks over to the chopper. He opens the door and hops inside. Once the door shuts, ZexyZek looks up and gives the duo a thumbs-up as the helicopter ascends back into the air. Bash and Bodil slowly back away and watch as the aircraft glides away and towards New Block City.
Bodil gives out a soft sigh as he says "I've never been so happy in my life until now".
"You sure are lucky, Bodil", Bashur said, then he looks at the statue and notices a fuse attached to the button. "Weird. The trophy has a fuse on it". Bodil looks down and sees it as well. "Huh. You're right", he said. He grabs the fuse and gives it a hard tug. Next thing they knew, the statue explodes and confetti is thrown everywhere. The two are covered in confetti as they stare in shock of what just happened. "We just got trolled!", Bashur yelled after a moment of silence.
"Well, that's Zexy for you!", Bodil exclaimed, laughing afterwards. Bashur joins in as well. Things were brought back to normal, thanks to a pair of unique Minecrafters.
I hope you enjoyed this episode of SkyShorts. I apologize for taking so long with this episode. I got Writer's Block near the middle and I lost inspiration in it for a while after the events with TC. But, I'm gonna continue doing this as if none of the events ever happened. And with the ZexyZek situation, I don't know exactly who was the one who told him that he couldn't do his trolling series, so I decided to use Jeb and Dinnerbone. But the whole situation is now over, thanks to Notch (IRL).
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Songs
ZexyZek's Lament Song - Fan Song
So, once again, I will see you later, my awesome reading friends! :)