Chapter 21- Jury Fury
A drone showed a luxurious boat out in the water. A regular camera then shows Celica standing on the edge walking towards it.
"This is a special episode of Total Emblem Island. You all at home watched Delthea, Forsyth, Lukas, Mae, Mycen, Palla, and Sonya make their way to the final seven. However, within the next hour, our final double elimination of the season will take place. Their fate will not be in the form of a challenge however. Our current jury of ten will decide who has the right to be in the final five. The jurors are just thinking this is an ordinary day, but they have no idea this is going to happen. Speaking of the jurors, many of them have been hit hard these last few days. That is especially true for the All In alliance.
*6 days ago*
Leon and Valbar were shooting pool. Kamui and Luthier were slaying Guitar Hero. The others were playing poker.
"Luthier, we're going to do it." Kamui boasted as the song ended
"YES ! New high score with eight hundred thousand points!" Luthier screamed as he high fived Kamui.
"Hey, will guys shut up over there?" Leon yelled "I'm trying to make my shot."
"Don't listen to him." Valbar laughed as he punched Leon in the arm.
A seven guy jury is pleasant, but also kinda chaotic at times. I can't wait to see who is next. - Valbar (juror #6)
Jesse's tan shoes start making the way inside.
"Who's it gonna be?" Clive wondered
"Maybe Mycen since he is in the middle?" Kamui inquistited
"Yeah, but also remember our alliance is also under the radar." Leon commented
"Sorry, we got found out."
All In ran to hug Jesse while the others were screaming in shock.
Seeing Jesse here saddens me, but him saying All In got found out really bums me out - Leon (juror #7)
"What do you mean "we got found out?" Leon questioned
"There were six votes were against me, cause I threw the challenge to Mae"
That was obviously bull. Leon, Luthier, and I are going to ask him later what really happened. - Kamui (juror #4)
"Hey where are the rooms at?" Jesse asked
"Kam and I'll show you" Luthier told him "Leon? You coming along with us?"
"Can't. I have to finish a game with Valbar."
Jesse followed Kamui and Luthier upstairs. He entered the room with the golden eight on it. Kamui and Luthier went after him, and then locked the door.
It's time that I told them the truth about my elimination.
"OK Jesse, what really happened?" Kamui interogetted
"There is no way on the earth you would throw a challenge, especially to Mae."
But they beat me to it. - Jesse (juror #8)
"Alright, so Mae snooped through my stuff and found the "evidence."
"OH MY GOD MAAAAE" Kamui stomped
"NO!" Luthier sighed
"Yeah so-"
"Hey I'm done my game and heard stomping. Please open up." Leon insisted while knocking on the door. Jesse opened it up for him and quietly shut it again. "Thanks Jesse, so what was that about?"
Kamui then recalled "I stomped cause "Operation: Hide the Evidence" is a no go."
"What? Kam, who found out?"
"Mae did."
"Yeah." Jesse interrupted, "After she found out, she started to poke fun at us like we were the target of a joke at a comedy club. She said my gameplay sucks, Saber should kill himself to be with his sister, Genny is an ugly sheep, and Sonya is more uglier than the Wicked Witch of the West."
"OH MY GOD!" Kamui said shocked
"Why would she say things that?" Leon asked
"That's low even for HER." Luthier commented
"I know, but one day she WILL get karma." Jesse stated "I have nothing else to say, so this meeting is adjourned."
Jesse then unlocked to door as they all walked out of his room.
*3 days ago*
Everyone was in the pool, except Luthier. He was on the couch, reading a foreign language textbook. While he was reading, Alm popped on screen.
"Hey guys, Alm is on our TV." Luthier yelled
Within a minute everyone was inside wondering what was going on.
"Hello jury, we have some news for you all. Today's challenge involved cats, and it turns out, Genny had an allergic reaction to them."
Majority were already tearing up wondered what Alm was going to say next.
"Genny stopped breathing, and a medical team told us she had to be pulled from the game. She's been taken to a hospital for treatment."
They could not believe what they were hearing.
"I need you all to listen carefully. Genny will be joining you as the ninth juror. In a few hours, juror ten will be eliminated. That juror will stay with Genny at the hospital till she is released. They will both come in together, but according to our medical team, Genny will be tired and in a wheelchair due to medication. That is all for now jurors.
When the screen went black, everyone started to hug each other and get more tissues.
Genny having this reaction is depressing. I hope everything goes alright with her recovery. - Clive (juror #1)
I feel so bad for All In right now. Genny was one of their alliance members. To have her leave this way must have been like a train wreck to Saber and Sonya. - Camus (juror #3)
I never talked to Genny that much, but I know she is a sweet individual. She didn't deserve to be taken out from the game like that. - Python (juror #2)
After a few minutes of sadness, everyone went back to what they were doing before the announcement was made.
*2:14 am*
Luthier and Jesse were playing chess. In the middle of Jesse's move, they heard a quiet knock.
"There's someone here." Luthier examined
"That must be them." Jesse thought
They quietly walked to the door. Jesse opened it to find Genny sleeping, and being wheeled in by Saber.
"Hey guys, please be quiet, Genny is trying to sleep." Saber whispered
They gasped quietly as Saber continued to push her inside.
Oh come on! Now that Saber is here, Sonya is the only one left for our alliance. She better find new allies if she wants to survive till the finale. - Luthier (juror #5)
"Sorry you're here man." Luthier sympathetically whimpered
"Since Jesse got six votes, and I was at the bottom two. I figured it was going to be me."
"Who did you guys vote for?" Jesse asked
"Delthea, the little troll."
"I'll go wake the others so they know you're here." Luthier stated as he started to walk upstairs
"No, don't." Saber protested "They need rest, and they'll see we're here tomorrow. Oh Jesse, can you take her to her room?"
"Yeah, sure, and I'll show you yours."
"It's actually right next to hers." Luthier added
"OK that's convenient. Also, once we put her in bed, we don't need the wheelchair anymore. The nurse said it's just for tonight." Saber explained
Jesse carried her upstairs with Saber and Luthier following. After he put Genny into bed, they went into their own rooms to sleep for the next few hours.
*End of jury segment*
"Here we are now approaching the jury house." Celica exclaimed
The jurors saw the boat, and we're watching in confusion as to why Celica was there.
"Hello jury." Celica greeted "I have an announcement for you all. You ten here are going to choose the final five of the season."
Everyone was now murmuring to each other wondering more about this twist.
"Here is how this is going to work. Everyone will meet by the pool in an hour. A special guest is also coming to review each of the contestants left with you all. Once the sun has set each juror, one at a time, in order of elimination, will cast their votes for who they want to see in seventh and sixth place. The top two vote getters will be out. Does everyone understand? If so I will now leave, and the special guest will come see you all later.
All the jurors nodded in understanding, and went on about their business.
This is going to be an interesting day in the jury house. I'm already wondering what everyone's thinking. I'm also questioning who this mystery guest is going to be. - Genny (juror #9)
I don't need anyone to convince me who to vote for. I am curious though as to what the others think about the players left in the game. - Saber (juror #10)
Once the hour has passed, everyone got into the pool and waited in anticipation.
"Woohoo!" a mysterious voice yelled "Let's get this party started!"
Everyone turned around to see Geoff from the Canadian series "Total Drama." The jurors were happy to find out he was the guest, though one juror in particular was extremely overwhelmed with joy. He ran up to Geoff, gave him a warm embrace, and started crying.
"I missed you so much."
"I missed you too."
"Sorry I couldn't make it all the way. I wanted to win the dough for us."
"It's OK baby bro, you did your best. Besides, it wasn't even your fault you got out."
Some of the jurors were now connecting all the puzzle pieces together, though some were still confused.
"Wait, hold up." Valbar said perplexed "I don't understand."
"Allow me to explain then Valbar." Geoff responded "This is my baby brother, Jesse."
Everyone, except the members of All In, were flabbergasted by this revelation.
"It's true you guys. I'm Geoff's younger twin brother by four minutes. I kept this all summer long cause I didn't want it to blow up my game."
"But it did though." Geoff laughed "It's ironic isn't it."
Some of the jurors started to chuckle along with him. Valbar however, was still confused.
"I still have some more questions though. Who knew about this?"
The All In members in response raised their hands, to which Valbar questioned even more.
"Jesse, was this your strategy? To only let a certain amount of people know?"
"Hundred percent, and also to use my knowledge of challenges my brother went through to my advantage."
"What challenges in particular?"
"Remember when DJ came during the cooking challenge? He comes over to our house a lot, so I know exactly what he loves. He even showed me and Geoff how to make some of his favorite dishes. Also, I made a good bike during the racing challenge cause we made bikes all the time after Total Drama."
"Wait, what about the hail during the fear challenge?"
"We both had a traumatic experience as tweens. During a hailstorm we saw our older brother Jacob get pelted to death by it." Jesse then started to whimper. "But I don't want to talk about it anymore. I'll answer more questions later."
"He's right, guys we need to start talking about our final seven." Geoff stated as he got into the pool. "Does anyone want to start with anyone in particular?"
"Our showmance, Forsyth and Palla." Clive commented "They deserve credit for sticking to each other like that for so long."
"You know what they say." Geoff quoted "Great minds think alike."
"Sorry Geoff, but I have to disagree with that." Python disputed "It's more like opposites attract."
"Why is your quote better Python?" Clive asked
"Clive, come on now, they are our allies. You should know that he was the brains, and she was the brawn."
Genny then spoke up "I get how Forsyth was the brains, but why is Palla the brawn?"
"I'm just saying-"
"How was she the brawn?"
"She survived without her sisters for majority of the game-"
"That's not brawn though-"
"LET ME FINISH!" he yelled "She survived without her sisters, and she defeated Conrad after the military challenge."
"She means real brawn." Saber badgered
"Yeah, and judging by your look, you can't think of anything else." Genny sassed
"Ok, maybe she doesn't have brawn." Camus assured "But everything Python stated was due to her motivations."
"What do you mean by motivations Camus?" Geoff ssked
"Geoff, for me, motivations are key in picking out who moves on. We all came on this show with one goal: to win the million. Palla did not let anything stop her from throwing in the towel.
"I agree with Camus." Luthier added "Palla has had her moments in this game, and handled them really well. She, along with Forsyth, should be in the final five."
I'll tell you who doesn't deserve it though." Valbar grunted "Delthea and Mae."
"The wicked bitches of the west?" Kamui sputtered
"Who else do you think I'm talking about?" Valbar sassed
"Look, I honestly think they deserve to be on the island still." Genny admitted
"Same here." Leon proclaimed
Some of the jury started to gasp at what they just heard.
"Wait what!?" Jesse asked shocked
"WHY?" Saber hollered "Our alliance was trying to get rid of them for months."
"Well apparently you all didn't do that good of a job, cause look where you are now." Camus corrected
"Camus shut the *beep* up." Jesse barked "You're just saying that cause you are a fanboy of them." he then started to mock Camus "I'm Camus Young. I just LOVE Delthea and Mae. I´d do anything for them."
"Jesse you need to get your facts straight." Clive bickered "They used him, and-"
Python then jumped in "Stop defending him man, he's the reason why we're in the position that we're in right now."
"I thought you got over that?" Camus snapped
"Well maybe I haven't."
After a full minute of all the jurors breaking out into various fights, Geoff whistled to calm them all down. "Look people, this is getting way out of hand here. I am just going to ask a simple favor. If Delthea or Mae were responsible for your elimination, please raise your hand. All hands shot up except for Camus's, Kamui's, Leon's, and Genny's. "OK and if you are bitter, keep your hand up. Kamui then put his hand up, and Clive put his hand down. "OK Clive, why did you put your hand down?"
"It's not I don't agree with the fact of exposing the Royals, but it's just a strategic move to keep a minimum threat. If I was in their position, I probably would have done the same thing. I wouldn't want a five person alliance to be kept around. Sooner or later the alliance would have majority vote."
"And to us that have our hands down, we agree with Clive. We get they are evil, and played dirty, but that's what this game is about." Leon added
"Any social game like this requires you to play smart, even if it means you are getting blood on your hands." Genny replied
"Some moves they made were just unacceptable though." Valbar disputed
"Delthea could have nearly killed me, and she used my autism as a weapon my entire life!" Luthier screamed
"They caused me to scream during the killer challenge, and used me as a pawn." Valbar bellowed
"I've had a deep hatred for them all game." Saber snorted "Of course I'm going to be a bitter juror."
"Same here Saber." Kamui agreed
"She discovered the evidence of my relation to you bro."
"You still never told us what the evidence was Jesse." Camus claimed
"In my bag I have one of Geoff's lucky cowboy hats, some pictures of us with Bridgette and the wedding party-"
"Wait, you guys got married!?" Clive asked
"Yeah, I was his best man, and he also left me a good luck note."
"Guys we're digressing and getting off topic here." Geoff addressed "Now I don't want to call out names, but to any of you has Mycen even played the game?"
For a few good seconds the jurors were just looking at each other. Leon suddenly spoke up.
"Well, he has but-"
Python interrupted Leon "But he is just not playing the game like a winner should be."
"And what defines a winner Python?"
"Geoff, Mycen has made no moves and-"
"He won some pre merge challenges for the Aces. He also had an alliance with me, Camus, and Leon." Valbar clarified
"Pre merge challenges do not count as much as the ones in the merge. Also, if I can be honest with you, your little alliance did nothing." Python hissed
"Speaking of people who did nothing." Valbar countered "Your third wheel to the Lovers."
"Lukas?" Clive questioned
"No, Toby Keith." Kamui sassed
"Lukas played a good game!" Python argued
"Yeah!" Clive defended
"All he did though was hide in your shadows, and take me out using the idol." Camus remembered "That's not much at all."
"So you are all saying Lukas and Mycen played horrible games?" Geoff confirmed. Everyone stated yes except Clive and Python. Clive however, changed his mind a minute later.
"Clive? Why would you say that?" he yelped "I thought we were on the same side!"
"After what everyone said, I kind of agree with them. Just admit that you did not like their gameplay."
"The only thing I'm admitting is they didn't make as many moves as the others. The amount doesn't determine everything you know."
"Python has a point there." Geoff affirmed
"Thank you Geoff, now can we please review our last contestant, Sonya?"
"You have something to say about her too?" Genny asked
"Yeah, and I know you do as well cause you're her best friend. Anyway, Sonya didn't overplay like Mae and Delthea, but didn't underplay like Lukas and Mycen either."
"I know Sonya better than anyone in this game, so I have to agree with what you said Python." Kamui happily replied
"Sonya has used her own set of skills to win a few immunities as well." Genny commented "Using your own set of skills helps you big time in a game like this."
"It's all good skills with her unlike some people." Saber acknowledged
"Does everyone agree with what they are saying?" Geoff asked. Once everyone replied he went on. "Now that we have talked about each of the contestants, you will go to the living room to vote. You will vote in the order of your elimination. Also, since there will be a TV at the elimination area, the seven will be able to see you and hear who you vote for. Does everyone understand?"
"Yes." they all replied
"OK good, I am going to go to the living room now so I can tell the final seven what is going to happen. When I come back, Clive, you may begin the voting. Please remember to address them, and unlike my first season, vote wisely."
All the jurors laughed at his remark as he was heading inside. When Geoff was inside he turnt on the TV to find the contestants surprised he was on the other end. After they got settled down, Geoff explained what was happening. All the contestants looked worried as the voting was about to begin.
"Hi guys, first off I want to say good luck to all of you. Second, Delthea and Mae, even though you guys are why I'm here, I knew you had to do it cause of strategic gameplay. With that being said, I have to give seventh to Mycen and sixth to Lukas. I love you both, but I want a strong final five. If it means taking out a fellow Royal, then so be it."
Lukas was severely upset, and starting crying in his hands. Mycen put his hand around Lukas's shoulder for support.
"Unlike Clive, I am still not over what you did to me Mae. I have happy to get you seventh and Delthea will get sixth."
"GO DRINK ANOTHER CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE!" Mae yelled at him.
"I'll let the idol do the talking for me. Lukas, hopefully lucky number seven will be my revenge. Mycen, I'm sorry, you are taking sixth for being a floater in this game."
Mycen was now feeling Lukas's pain, but did not feel like showing it.
"It's nice to see you guys again, especially you Sonya. I miss your beautiful face every single day. Now I am going to cast my votes for Delthea for seventh, and Mae for sixth. I am disgusted by how you two have played this game. I don't even know how you got this far. Your reign of terror ends now, so pack your bags. That's all I have to say, bye bye."
"Love you Kamui!" Sonya blushed "But in a friend way."
"For the fourteen years you have been in my life, you've did nothing but torture, humiliate, and bully me. It's time I stand up for myself. You deserve worse then seventh Delthea. As for you Mae, you're getting sixth cause you decided to go with her. I hope you both rot in hell."
Delthea was about to lunge at the TV, but Mae pulled her back.
"Does my screaming ring a bell to any of you guys? Cause it should since that's how I am here at jury. Delthea you are getting seventh for causing the incident, and your little sidekick Mae is sixth."
Forsyth, Palla, and Sonya were relieved that they were safe and going to the final five.
"I know how evil you two girls can be. I really want to vote you guys, but I am not going to be a bitter juror. Lukas is seventh and Mycen is sixth since you two haven't played the best games in my opinion."
The four who received votes were now looking more nervous than before since only three voters were left.
"Geoff always told me to go with my heart. Tonight my heart is as cold as ice. Mae, you exposed my secret, so you are getting seventh. Delthea you are an evil little witch, so you have my sixth place vote."
Mae flipped off Jesse as he was exited the living room.
"I'm the only female here in jury, and I want to keep it that way. Lukas is seventh and Mycen is sixth due to not having any game from what I saw."
Everyone knew where the last vote was going.
"I hate you both so much. I am proud to give Delthea seventh and Mae sixth. Also, Delthea, do you remember when you shaved Luthier's head?"
"Yes Saber." she replied annoyed
"Well I stood up for him the next day."
"What are you rambling about?"
"I shaved off my hair."
Both the players, and jury were left speechless. All In and Geoff the only exception. A few minutes went by so Geoff could get the results.
"Alright jurors, please come back into the living room cause it's time to reveal the results."
After the jurors walked in, the contestants came back on screen.
"Hello again final seven. I am about to reveal the results of the jurors votes. Before we start I want you all to know you have came so far, and you should be proud of yourselves for what you done."
"Except for Delthea and Mae." Luthier chirped out. The jurors and players started to laugh, but Geoff shushed them up.
"Moment of truth time…...the player with four votes to take seventh is….Delthea."
The jury then exploded with cheers and laughter, some more then others. After a few seconds Geoff quieted them down again.
Finally, in sixth place….with four votes is…Mae."
The jury got even more louder. Jesse and Saber started to pull out wine. Everyone started partying and drinking except for Luthier and Genny who were under age. After the TVs turned off, everyone on the island went their own separate ways. The girls all went together to go help Mae and Delthea pack. Mycen went to the mess hall to eat. Forsyth walked along the beach. Lukas stayed at the elimination area thinking to himself. They all came back together at the dock when the boat for Delthea and Mae, driven by Geoff, arrived.
"Delthea, Mae, it's time to hop on." he explained
The girls got their stuff and stepped inside. Geoff then started the boat back up again as the final five watched them disappear out in the horizon.
"You guys we did it." Palla praised
"We made final five" Forsyth smiled as he hugged Palla.
"Mind if I get in on this?" Lukas chuckled slightly.
Lukas then joined the now group hug. Mycen and Sonya looked over to see each other smiling. They gave each other a brief nod before joining in as well.