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(Insert Mine pun here)
The four teams had entered the Maclean Mine and were currently exploring its dark depths. A short walk after the entrance they had split up and gone down separate paths in order to shake off their opposition and not get followed. But is this a good idea? Well, they always split up in Scooby Doo and always catch the baddie of the day ... the facts speak for themselves I think.
(Buzzing Bees)
The Buzzing Bees were trying their best to get around the dark mine ... but with only candles to light the way this wasn't as easy as it would be for the other teams. Not to mention the fact that Robbie was really on edge.
"I don't like this." Mumbled Robbie nervously. "What if there's a cave in? We'll be crushed!"
"Chris wouldn't make a challenge that dangerous." Assured Karrie. "Though I understand how you're feeling; I get the same shaky feeling whenever a bird is nearby."
"Thanks Karrie ... but I don't want any of us to get crushed; it'd be like a trash compactor." Gulped Robbie.
"There is no need to worry." Stated Ling. "If anything does happen, which it won't, I shall defend us ... and I'm sure Terrence could move any rocks that block the way."
"I may be strong but I doubt I could move a boulder; same goes for a rock door of some kind. My strength has limits." Stated Terrence as he led the way. "Man, it's really dark down here; we could do with another light source besides the candles."
"It could have been worse; we could have been given blind man canes." Giggled Zora.
"I would have expected that from Robbie." Said Pablo while looking up at the tiny stalactites on the cave ceiling.
"I don't think I can make a joke at the moment ... I'm too nervous." Mumbled Robbie.
"But you always have a joke." Blinked Karrie. "Sure, some of them are a little corny, but you always have one!"
"Sorry, but being underground reminds me of the day I quit the boy scouts." Said Robbie quietly.
"Do you want to talk about it?" Asked Karrie.
"Not really, maybe another time ...but could you hold my hand? That might make me feel a little better." Requested Robbie.
"Sure." Nodded Karrie as she held hands with Robbie.
"Hey guys; look at this candle." Said Molly as she held up a stick of dynamite. "It says 'dy-no-mite' ... I think it's Italian."
"Ack! Get rid of it!" Eeped Oliver as he quickly grabbed the dynamite and tossed it away.
"Why did you toss it Oliver?" Asked Molly "We could have used that."
Oliver pointed to the dynamite and made an explosion motion with his hand; Molly immediately got the message.
"Oops!" Chuckled Molly in embarrassment. "I guess you're right, lighting it would be a bad idea. My mummy and daddy don't let me anywhere near fireworks, not even when they are in boxes."
"That's probably responsible of them." Said Ling though she knew Molly wouldn't hear her. "I just hope Lars doesn't get his hands on any dynamite."
"Why?" Asked Zora.
"You seriously can't figure it out?" Said Ling with a coy look.
"... Good grief! He'd blow us to Kingdom Come and back again." Gulped Zora.
"Not to mention he might make us play 'hot potato' with the dynamite ... naw, we're just overreacting, even Lars wouldn't do that. He may be a Bully but he's no Boomer." Rationalized Pablo.
"I'd say he's bad ... he wedgied Molly." Stated Oliver with a frown.
"... That's just mean spirited." Glowered Pablo. "Say, Ling. You know you can sense chi right?"
"I kind of can, yes. Why do you ask?" Asked Ling.
"Well, do you think you could use your power to determine if the other teams are ahead of us or behind us?" Requested Pablo.
"It's not really a power; anybody who had my traditional karate upbringing would know how, I just sort of get 'flashes'. And sadly, I don't think I could. It doesn't work if I cannot see the person and due to the fact we're in a dark underground mine I doubt I could do it ... sorry to disappoint." Apologized Ling in shame.
"No worries." Assured Pablo.
"Hey guys, what happens if we run out of candles?" Asked Molly. "Because I kinda have a fear of being grabbed by something in the dark that I can't see or hear."
Terrence gave Molly a reassuring glance as he continued leading the way through the dark mine.
"Now everyone, make sure that you don't fall behind; I never leave a man or woman behind and I'm not going to start today." Said Terrence as he stepped over a fallen wooden beam. "Careful everyone."
Everyone who heard Terrence's warning stepped over the wooden beam ... obviously this statement means Molly didn't hear. Thus she tripped over it and ended up falling on top of a certain someone.
"Mm ... such a soft landing." Said Molly cheerfully; she then realized that she had landed on top of Oliver. "Eek! I'm sorry!"
Molly quickly got to her feet and helped Oliver up.
"Please don't be mad at me." Gulped Molly.
Oliver patted Molly on the back to show that he wasn't angry, though he did look a little embarrassed about what had happened.
"Wedding bells!" Sang Zora airily.
Oliver looked embarrassed while Molly, though she hadn't heard what Zora said, saw Oliver's expression and assumed that it had something to do with them.
"If you're going to try and pair people up, why not do so with Pablo and Ling?" Suggested Molly.
Pablo and Ling both looked embarrassed and avoided eye contact with each other.
(Airplane Confessional: Wedding bells and cockle shells ... or something like that.)
Karrie: I wonder why Robbie doesn't like being underground; would it be rude to ask?
Molly: This isn't a great day so far; I was caught snuggling Oliver, I fell on him ... and I tried to shift the attention to somebody else. I'm such a naughty girl, mummy and daddy wouldn't be happy. Still, I'd kind of like to be naughty sometimes ... maybe if I asked Ramona for help; she could teach me how to pull pranks. I'll have to think about this.
Pablo: I think Ling doesn't like not being as good as she can be. She shouldn't be afraid of not being perfect; she's a really special girl ... special because she is a black belt at such a young age. Why do people think we like each other? The 'date' in Paris meant nothing!
Terrence: There sure is a lot of denial going around isn't there?
Robbie: I don't really like talking about where my fear of being underground comes from ... but to ease your inevitable curiosity, let's just say that if the Thestrals from Harry Potter were real ... I would be able to see them.
(Rotten Roaches)
"When I hoped to visit Mexico this wasn't exactly what I had in mind." Stated Jarvis as he and his team walked along a tunnel while following some rails, though the mine carts were absent.
"Me neither." Agreed Dil. "I was hoping to try some Mexican food."
"Me three, I was expected us to have to smuggle Mexicans across the border since illegal immigration is something that they are known for." Added Lars.
Jarvis looked very angry; Pandora quickly squeezed his shoulder in a comforting way.
"Lars, that is not funny." Frowned Natasha. "You've insulted Eskimo's, you've insulted the Japanese, you've insulted Mexicans ... dare I ask who you are going to insult next?"
"Hmm ... maybe Jamaicans, there's a ton of jokes to make about them." Sniggered Lars. "It doesn't hurt anyone."
"Maybe not physically, but it does hurt people's feelings." Stated Natasha. "You're a big ugly ... word I don't know yet but will say once I think of it."
"Wow, you sure told me." Said Lars sarcastically.
"Stop fighting guys, it isn't important." Stated Jethro as he shone a torch further along the dark mine tunnel.
"But he insulted my culture." Frowned Jarvis.
"As I said, not important. We need to win and we can't do that if we spend all of our time squabbling now can we? Need I put you guys in the corner to prove I'm right?" Asked Jethro flatly.
"… Touchy." Muttered Natasha.
"Hey guys, check this out." Said Dil as he walked over to a crate and pulled out a stick of dynamite. "Pretty cool huh?"
"Indeed, dynamite is one of few explosives to have its fuse work underwater." Nodded Pandora.
"How did you that Pandora?" Asked Gareth.
"Winter isn't the only one who reads." Smiled Pandora modestly.
"Cool!" Cheered Lars as he grabbed the dynamite off Dil. "Maybe with this I can blow up the school back home!"
"You do realize that Chris won't let you tale it on the plane and put him in potential danger right?" Asked Dil.
"You're right." Nodded Lars as he grinned. "I'll just blow up something down here."
Lars took out a lighter and prepared to light the dynamite.
"Where did you get the lighter?" Asked Amy nervously.
"Swiped it from the Deaf girl on the Buzzing Bees." Stated Lars.
"Quick, don't let him light it!" Ordered Gareth.
It was too late; Lars had lit the dynamite.
"Oh poo…" Gulped Natasha.
Lars tossed the dynamite towards Pandora and Amy and then ran off further into the tunnel; the rest of the group screamed and ran after him, some flailing their arms as they did so.
BOOM!
The dynamite exploded and caused a few rocks to fall down within its blast radius; thankfully nobody was hurt.
The Rotten Roaches stopped to catch their breath; Amy looked frightened, Pandora looked paler than usual, Dil was wide eyed and Jarvis was clutching his hat like a teddy bear. Everyone then glared at Lars.
"You spiny haired idiot!" Yelled Dil. "You could have seriously hurt someone!"
"All in a days work." Said Lars in sadistic proudness.
"I can usual put up with your antics, but when my safety is threatened I have to take action. You suck." Frowned Jethro as he punched Lars in the shoulder.
"Ok, sorry, maybe I did go too far … but seeing Snob and Sobber scared made it worthwhile." Laughed Lars.
CLANG!
Gareth smacked Lars over the head with a mining shovel that had been nearby which knocked him completely unconscious
"Let's continue." Said Gareth as though nothing had happened while walking over to Amy. "Are you alright Amy?"
"I'll be fine." Assured Amy weakly.
"That was scary." Shivered Pandora.
"I agree … but at least nobody got hurt." Said Jarvis positively.
"I'll carry the dumbass." Said Dil as he slung Lars over one of his broad shoulders. "Are you alright Natz?"
"I'll be fine; it reminded me of the occasional avalanches back home." Smiled Natasha. "You alright?"
"I feel as fine as the taste of cake." Nodded Dil.
"Hey guys, do you think we should throw the challenge to get rid of Lars?" Suggested Jarvis. "It'll be seven votes against one, like a white wash except it isn't a game of pool."
"I'm in." Nodded Pandora.
"Me too." Agreed Dil.
"You can rely on me." Nodded Gareth.
"I wouldn't recommend it guys." Stated Jethro. "For all we know one of the other teams might already have got stuck and unable to move on, so we'd be in Third Class when we needn't have been. I'm rather against the idea of throwing a challenge, so if you guys are doing that, I'm going on ahead. Chris never said we needed to cross the finish line together. If you want to try and win and then let the cards fall as they may … then follow me."
Jethro, with his torch in hand, continued down the dark mine while the other Rotten Roaches (minus Lars who was knocked out) looked amongst each other.
"He has a point; I hate to admit it, but Jethro does pose a good point." Admitted Amy. "I hate Third Class and Squalid Class."
"I wouldn't want Lars to win solo immunity and one of my friends to get voted off." Mumbled Jarvis.
"I guess we'd better follow Jethro." Sighed Amy.
The Rotten Roaches quickly continued on their way to catch up to Jethro.
(Airplane Confessional: Dynamite, a dinosaur's favourite explosive! *rimshot*)
Lars: (He has a bandage around his head).If that creep tries to hurt me again I'll tell on him!
Gareth: I would have made a bug attack him, but there weren't any in the mine. So I used a shovel, ya dig. (Gareth chuckles). Even poor people can be funny.
Amy: He threw the dynamite right at me and Pandora … is Lars mad? … I could really use a hug right about now.
Pandora: Am I worried about Lars? Of course not. Am I terrified? … Yes. (Pandora shivers). I want to stand up to him, but if dynamite is involved I don't think I can.
Jarvis: … Do you think Lars will be disqualified? I can only hope so. I find it very karmic that the only one of us who got hurt was Lars himself.
Jethro: If Lars were smarter he would be good to scare people into obedience with; sadly he's pretty dumb. Still, it's also fortunate that my team are both gullible and easy to mould like clay. All I have to do is point out 'what ifs' and they will follow me like sheep. It's like a puppet show to be honest.
(Sneaky Snails)
"Why is it always an abandoned mine?" Complained Morton. "Why can't it be an abandoned sweet shop, or an abandoned amusement park or an abandoned strip club?"
"… You do realize an abandoned strip club wouldn't have any models right?" Giggled Bonnie in amusement.
"Pervert." Muttered Megan. "You're starting to go down the Craig path."
"And you're going down the Penny path." Replied Morton. "It was just a joke."
"Doesn't change the fact it was disgusting." Stated Megan
"I thought it was kind of amusing." Admitted Craig.
"Well you would wouldn't you." Sneered Megan.
"Megan; the Craig issue is gone and forgotten, it doesn't matter. Get over it." Said Ramona flatly.
"Ramona, I'm just doing what is best for us all." Said Megan gently. "You're only ten, you wouldn't understand."
"I'm nearly eleven." Pouted Ramona.
"Well I'm eleven and I can honestly tell you that Craig needs to go." Stated Edgar. "All of our arguments happen because of him, so if the problem is removed then the arguments will stop. Voting him off is the best thing you could possibly do."
"You and what army?" Challenged Ramona.
"That doesn't really make sense … but me and Megan think so and I bet Emily does too, right Emily?" Asked Edgar.
"Who are pretty bugs? You guys are pretty bugs! So glowey and goldy and cuddly and snuggly and wuddly and boo fa la loo!" Said Emily in a baby talk voice to the fireflies in the jar she was holding; the fireflies almost looked like they were smiling at the silly bouncy black girl.
"… Never mind … idiot." Muttered Edgar.
"You're being pretty mean Edgar." Frowned Vinsun.
"I theenk you should take a cheel peel Edgar." Stated Albert as he looked further along the tunnel. "I theenk zat we're coming out of ze tunnel and eento a larger chamber."
"Lead the way Albert." Nodded Bonnie as she walked forwards with her jar of fireflies to light the way.
The Sneaky Snails entered the new area; it was a large cavernous chamber with a pool of water and several light greenish blue crystals on the wall that, while pretty, were only fakes.
"Whoa, who knew that the underground world could be so beautiful?" Mused Vinsun.
"Ooo, pretty." Noted Ramona as she looked at one of the fake crystals. "It reminds me of my mama's jewellery."
"I think they are fake." Said Edgar. "I think Chris is too cheap to afford real gems."
"Gems are pretty expensive though." Pointed out Bonnie.
"I agree." Nodded Vinsun.
"Who cares?" Asked Edgar as they continued walking along. "It doesn't matter, what matters is that we win the challenge."
"Duh Captain Obvious." Said Craig.
"Don't give me sass." Frowned Edgar.
"You do it to us." Retorted Craig.
"I'm allowed to." Said Edgar smugly.
"Why?" Asked Craig.
"Because I'm smart and you're dumb." Bragged Edgar.
"I may be nicer now but I will give you a wedgie if you don't stop being so sour." Warned Craig.
"And I'll zap you with my hand buzzer." Added Ramona.
"No, don't hurt me!" Wailed Edgar as he backed away and then fell down into the shallow pool of water. "Eeeeek!"
"Clumsy." Chuckled Albert.
"You all disgust me." Scowled Edgar as he got to his feet and continued walking.
"This team is full of bullies; this is all your fault Craig!" Snapped Megan.
"How?" Blinked Craig.
"You threatened to wedgie him. You may have fooled the others with your act, but you won't fool me." Frowned Megan as she followed after Edgar. "With luck we can still win the challenge and maybe see an alien."
Megan followed after Edgar, though they both would have to wait for the light sources to be bought nearer so they could proceed.
"Megan's crabbier than Mr. Krabs." Noted Emily. "Do you think she needs a hug?"
"She weel need a lot of hugs." Stated Albert.
"I'm not hugging her." Stated Craig. "I may like girls, but I don't want to make her more mad. Besides, I'd rather hug Ramona or Bonnie."
"Maybe later." Giggled Bonnie.
"Can I have one too?" Asked Morton.
"Maaaaaybe." Smiled Bonnie.
"Hugs for all!" Cheered Emily.
"Come on guys, we don't want to come last." Said Vinsun as he continued on his way and very quickly the rest of the Sneaky Snails followed after him.
(Airplane Confessional: Hug a bug!)
Edgar: Ok, Ramona is making herself a pretty big target. How dare she say she would use her joy buzzer on me! She has the IQ of a potato!
Vinsun: I don't understand half of these conflicts. Megan hates Craig who likes Ramona who used to hate Craig who dislikes Edgar who dislikes everyone but Megan who likes aliens which probably don't like me … it's rather confusing.
Bonnie: Megan takes herself too seriously.
Ramona: Usually I'd have to use a banana peel to make somebody sip, but it looks like Edgar pranked himself. Butterfeet! (Ramona laughs).
Craig: Am I a bully? Definitely not. Do I like getting back at people who annoy me and my friends? Definitely yes! Still, Edgar kinda bought that upon himself and I didn't really do anything, so my karma should be in the clear.
Megan: After that nasty joke Morton might be a good candidate for my vote once Craig is gone.
Emily: It's a shame I can't keep the fireflies as pets, they're really cute! I've always been a bit of a girly girl, as if my pink hair wasn't a giveaway. I like dolls and tea parties; not to mention I make my own dolls as well such as Gina the Dragon Human.
(Spooky Spiders)
"Man, these torches are awesome!" Cheered Winter as she shone a torch to brighten up the tunnel ahead of them.
"I agree." Nodded Bea. "They're as bright as the … sun."
"Why did you pause?" Asked Winter.
"… I kinda forgot what I was … going to say." Explained Bea which was a bit of a fib.
"Fair enough, sometimes I do the exact opposite and ramble a little bit ... ok, a big bit." Smiled Winter.
(Airplane Confessional: Surpress the mess!)
Bea: I am able to … surpress my tics temporality … but it makes me pause between my words… and it kind of feels uncomfortable. But it'll make Winter happy … and make up for me upsetting her. (Bea smiles). #bleep#! … But sometimes they slip out no matter what.
"Are you feeling alright Suki?" Asked Ted while holding his crush's hand.
"I'm ok." Nodded Suki. "The torches are making me not feel as scared and you holding my hand is helping as well. I've never met a jock as nice as you are."
"Well, I can be whatever you want me to be. If you want I could even be an cereal salesman." Flirted Ted.
Suki giggled.
"Your really funny when you flirt, though if you're a cereal salesman I don't suppose you have any Pocky?" Asked Suki hopefully.
"What's Pocky?" Asked Ted.
"A Japanese cereal." Explained Suki. "It's really good!"
"Kissy kiss kissy!" Said Sophie in a giggly voice.
"… We're a modest couple, we're taking it slow." Stated Ted.
"As slow as Tony." Grinned Henry.
"Hey!" Frowned Tony.
"What? I'm just saying you're kind of dumb, not an insult since it's the truth." Stated Henry. "You're still a cool guy … just a dumb one."
"I'm not dumb … I'm 'special'. That's what the teachers at school say." Frowned Tony.
"I wonder why." Mused Henry sarcastically.
"Enough." Said Benjamin as he frowned at Henry. "Tony is my friend and I won't let you insult him. Whether or not it is true is irrelevant; back in Norway the kids were taught to respect those who they are friends with. Besides, even if Tony is dumb, he's still a nice guy … so who the heck cares?"
"He has a point." Nodded Sophie. "It's like how Billy is dumb but Mandy puts up with him."
"That show is stupid." Stated Winter.
"I think it's pretty … funny, that and Gravity Falls." Said Bea opinionatedly.
"Besides Henry, you may call Tony dumb, but you were pretty dumb before, always fighting with Dexter about helicopters and bathrooms." Added Suki while gesturing with her free hand. "That in itself was stupid."
"Helicopters are awesome, end of story!" Snapped Henry. "So, do you think we're in first place?"
"Hard to tell." Admitted Ted. "We have no idea where the other teams are so for all we know we could be in first place … or last place … or anything in-between."
"I'm hoping we can win first place again; a consecutive victory would be good for the team's morale." Said Winter hopefully.
"I agree, First Class is wonderful! They have cookies!" Cheered Tony.
Henry mumbled something that sounded like 'idiot' which Tony heard.
"Hey! Not call I stupid! You're too busy crashing leprechaun helicopters with Captain Crunch on your magical island made out of toast to look beyond the depth of my skin!" Frowned Tony in a rather none menacing way.
Ted mouthed 'what' to Suki who simply shrugged, Winter looked confused, Bea blinked with a puzzled expression and Benjamin clapped.
"In the common man's terms, he is saying that you are crazy and shallow … but I'll overlook that flaw for now." Stated Benjamin as he shone his torch up ahead and continued walking. "Come on everyone, the sooner we're out of the mine the sooner I can look at more pictures on my family album."
"And the sooner I can get back to my books." Agreed Winter.
"And the sooner I can go to the plane's engine room and listen to the maximum thrust output." Chimed in Sophie.
Everyone glanced at Sophie for a moment.
"What? I like noise. It's why Bonfire Night is my favourite holiday; fireworks are cool." Explained Sophie defensively.
"Not if they shoot down a helicopter." Pointed out Henry. "Though I've never seen that happen."
"You'd need a missile launcher for that" Stated Ted. "Well, that or a grabbling hook and a vehicle with a lot of reverse pulling power."
"He's so smart." Swooned Suki in her thoughts.
(Airplane Confessional: And yet he gets D's in Math … it's pretty unfair that the most necessary subject is also the hardest isn't it?)
Henry: Every time you talk about a helicopter being shot down a puppy gets hurt. So don't talk about it!
Benjamin: I'll have to backstab somebody sooner or later … and with Henry making himself a target he's doing all the work for me. It's a shame it isn't more challenging since I don't like being given hand outs.
Tony: I Don't like being called an idiot … it may be true, but at least I'm friendly and never upset anyone. Benjamin can vouch for me! Henry's a meanie! Will Benjy kick him out of the alliance? Henry deserves it, he's a poopie head! … Until he says sorry anyway.
Bea: And here I was thinking the #bleep# stupid arguments would be gone now that dexter isn't here … evidently they are #bleep#' harder to squash than #bleep# cockroaches.
Suki: I'm still not sure if I want to date Ted; but he can be pretty smart! I wonder if he'd like to play Hospital Doll Drama with me sometime … it's where I play with my dolls and pretend they are in a hospital and use complicated medical terms while pretending to operate on them.
(Buzzing Bees)
The buzzing Bees had come to a number of branching paths and had taken different paths through the mine. The group were still together but it was getting even darker than before and the candles weren't doing much good.
"This is as dark as the Mariana Trench." Muttered Zora. "Minus the spooky looking slimy see-through fish of course."
"Don't worry Zora, we just have to stay positive." Assured Oliver. "The thing is though, if I lose my glasses I'm gonna be in trouble since my spares sets are on the Jumbo Jet and I'm practically blind without them."
"Why do you need glasses anyway?" Asked Zora.
"My family is known for bad eyesight; pretty much all of us wears glasses or contacts … and I don't like contacts. It's in the genetics; bad eyesight on my mother's side and my father's side to some degree, and diabetes on my father's side fully. But I get by all the same; it's an experience after all … sort of." Explained Oliver.
"Hey Oliver, what's with the picture of the banana on your shirt? Does it mean something?" Asked Pablo.
"Oh, it's because bananas help with my diabetes." Explained Oliver. "Still, I don't exactly like having this condition though."
"Well, maybe Suki can give you some treatment." Suggested Pablo. "I bet I'll be seeing her after the show a fair bit."
"What makes you think that?" Asked Ling sharply.
"Oh, Ted and her are really close and nearly a couple; she'll probably visit Ted after the show and since Ted is my next door neighbour she'll probably become part of the gang." Explained Pablo. "Is that a problem?"
"Oh, no, not at all." Said Ling quickly. "Sometimes I can speak harshly without meaning to."
Robbie was near the back of the group and thought to himself,; Karrie was still holding his hand and noticed him thinking.
"Something on your mind Robbie?" Asked Karrie. "Thinking up a joke?"
"Not at the moment, I still feel a bit on edge." Said Robbie before speaking in a whisper. "Being underground brings back horrible memories … no, I'm thinking that Ling might fancy Pablo."
"Seriously?" Blinked Karrie. "I thought they were just friends."
"Well, maybe they are … but I thought she sounded a little jealous when she heard Pablo would see Suki after the show." Stated Robbie quietly with a small smile. "I get the feeling she might be a little bit insecure underneath her karate kid exterior."
"Why would she be insecure? She's cool." Said Karrie in a quite voice. "Also … can I ask you a question?"
"Sure, ask away." Nodded Robbie.
"Well … why are you afraid to be underground? Are you claustrophobic? Are you scared of the dark? … Is it something from the past?" Asked Karrie gently.
Robbie was silent for a moment as he thought back to the day it had all happened, the worst and most terrifying day of his life.
"Rock fall"
"Cave in"
"Crushing"
"Friends"
"Body bags"
"Trapped"
"Robbie? Are you ok?" Asked Karrie which bought Robbie back to reality. "You've gone really pale."
"Have I? Oh … I guess that must be a side effect of being underground." Mused Robbie shakily.
"Hey guys, I've founds something." Called Molly from further down the tunnel.
"What have you found private?" Asked Terrence as he led the others over to Molly.
Molly was looking at a photo of the ground with great interest.
"Look at this everyone." Said Molly as she handed the photo to Terrence.
"Huh? … This is a photo of Izzy and Owen." Blinked Terrence. "What's it doing down here? Owen hasn't been in the mine."
"Oh, that belongs to me." Said a voice from within the darkness.
"Who's there?" Asked Zora nervously.
"I can do better than tell you, I'll show you; just like when I showed Owen my boobs!" Said the voice cheerfully; a moment later a red headed figure walked out of the darkness and into the light.
It was Izzy.
"Izzy? What in the name of toast are you doing here?" Blinked Molly.
"Well, I have been cleared by the RCMP thanks to a good lawyer called Billybob, well, his name is Brian but I call him Billybob. Anyway, I'm here to investigate some strange excavations in this area … though this mine is unfamiliar." Said Izzy while doing a sign language translation as she spoke. "So what are you guys doing down here my little deaf friend?"
"We're on Total Drama Tween Tour." Explained Molly due to her understanding Izzy's sign language.
"How did you know Molly was deaf?" Asked Pablo.
"Her hat." Said Izzy cheerfully as though it was plain as day.
"… That doesn't make sense." Blinked Ling. "Anyway, our challenge is to get through this mine; do you happen to know where the way out is?"
"Yep! Several tunnels lead to the exit but the one furthest to the left at the next branching path leads directly to the exit. Why it they call it 'exit' anyway? You aren't putting an X on it or anything." Said Izzy loopily. "Well, I guess I'll see you guys around."
"Wait a moment Izzy; Owen's on the surface. He's an intern for the show; would you like to come with us and see him?" Offered Pablo.
Izzy was silent for a moment and then she cheered.
"It's been ages since I last saw Owen Bear! Let's get going everyone!" Nodded Izzy as she took a large torch out of her skirt. "For Owen's cheese sandwiches!"
Izzy turned on her torch which greatly lit up the dark surroundings and led the Buzzing Bees forwards.
"Well … this is fortunate." Blinked Pablo.
(Airplane Confessional: Just like Wheel of Fortune!)
Oliver: I truly didn't expect to come across Izzy in the mine … but I don't think anyone else did either. Still, it's good for our team; Izzy ahs a lot of skills, just like Harold … I wonder if I could get Harold's autograph someday.
Ling: I have always admired how Izzy was able to take on Chef Hatchet, even I couldn't do that. And I admit … I felt a little jealous of Suki seeing Pablo after the show … why do things have to be so complicated? It's like life is supposed to be a Rubix cube or something. I don't like him like that, but I will not deny I consider him to be my best friend.
Pablo: Finding Izzy was either luck or fate. I think she's great to be around so I think it's luck.
Terrence: Izzy would make a fine solider. After all, the army is for both men and women … though if I were Izzy's sergeant I wouldn't let her near any explosives. We all remember explosivo…
Zora: Yeehaw! Izzy's here! She is my all time favourite of the old cast; I hope I can get her to give me her autograph … knowing Izzy though, she might give me a piece of her hair instead, that'd be cool … and weird.
(Rotten Roaches)
"We're making good time everyone; we should place reasonably in this challenge." Stated Jethro as he led his team through a part of the mine that had a number of mine carts in it.
"What makes you so sure?" Asked Amy. "We don't know where the other teams are."
"… I was trying to boost morale." Stated Jethro flatly.
"Oh … right." Nodded Amy.
"And in case you were going to ask me to give you a ride on my back, the answer is still no." Stated Jethro dryly as they walked towards some mine carts that were still on the tracks.
"I wasn't going to ask you." Assured Amy.
"Hey guys, check it out. Mine carts that are still on the track." Pointed Dil while Lars was still over his shoulder unconscious. "Maybe we could ride them to save some time."
"Great idea fudge, I like your thinking." Smiled Natasha as she climbed into the back most of the three mine carts. "Wait, is this safe?"
"Natasha's right, it could be dangerous." Nodded Pandora.
"That's a risk I'm willing to take; anything for victory." Stated Jethro as he climbed into the front most cart. "Get in everyone, and don't fall out since if you do I'm not coming back for you."
"You should never leave a man or woman behind Jethro." Frowned Gareth as he helped Amy into the middle cart. "When you're poor like me the people you care about are pretty much all your have; you learn to be loyal to them."
"Whatever, can you guys just get in already? If this works we should easily win." Stated Jethro impatiently.
Gareth frowned as he climbed into the middle kart with Amy while Dil tossed Lars into the back one and Pandora and Jarvis climbed into the front one with Jethro.
"Ready everyone?" Asked Jethro. "Because we're going even if you aren't."
"We're ready." Nodded Jarvis.
"Very well then, Dil, get the carts moving and climb in." Ordered Jethro calmly.
"Roger that." Saluted Dil as he gathered his strength and pushed the carts forwards; since the breaks were off and the wheels weren't rusty at all it was fairly easy. Dil quickly climbed into the back cart with help from Natasha. "Let's do this!"
The mine carts then sped down the tracks at an increasingly fast speed. Jethro seemed bored while most of the others were excited.
"My first rollercoaster, this is wonderful!" Cheered Gareth.
"My tummy feels funny!" Whimpered Amy. "But if you're enjoying it, I'll try to as well … the key word being try."
"Woohoo" Cheered Natasha. "This is like sledging … only twelve times better!"
"Yeah, awesome isn't it?" Agreed Dil.
In the front cart Jethro was leaning against the front of the cart with a bored expression and tapping his fingers on the cart. As he did so Pandora taped his shoulder.
"What?" Asked Jethro.
"Err, well … Jarvis is a little unwell." Explained Pandora. "Maybe we should slow down a bit."
"He'll just have to bear it, we can't stop. Besides, I doubt it's that bad." Stated Jethro.
At that moment Jarvis leaned over the side of the mine cart and puked; after that he groaned in discomfort.
"… Never mind." Muttered Jethro.
The mine carts had really picked up speed now and were practically hurtling along the tracks.
"Hey guys, how are we going to stop the mine carts?" Asked Amy nervously.
"… Beats me." Shrugged Dil. "Anybody got any ideas?"
At that moment there was a groan as Lars regained consciousness and got back up.
"Ow! Why does my head hurt?" Asked Lars. "What's going on?"
"Well, other than the fact we're going to crash in about six seconds, not much." Stated Pandora with wide eyes.
"… Huh?" Blinked Lars before he screamed when the carts derailed and the eight tweens were sent flying and landed on the hard ground. Lars smacked into the wall And was knocked unconscious again.
"Is everyone alright?" Asked Gareth as he got to his feet and dusted himself off.
"Oooo … I never want to ride a mine cart again." Groaned Amy.
"Me neither." Agreed Pandora.
"Me three." Groaned Jarvis as he helped Pandora and Amy to their feet.
"Ok everyone, let's keep it moving. Dil, you carry Lars." Stated Jethro.
"Do I have to carry Lars again?" Asked Dil with a groan. "He's a bugger!"
"Well you're the strongest." Reasoned Jethro.
"… Fine." Sighed Dil as he slung the completely knocked out bully over his shoulder as the group kept on walking through the mines. "I hope I can have some pizza after this is all done."
"Me too … and maybe a nice tonic as well." Gagged Jarvis as he walked shakily along due to the mine cart ride. "I hate rollercoasters."
(Airplane Confessional: So does the author!)
Jethro: Dil complains too much. Then again, so do all my team mates; they should just suck it up. It's not like I can hypnotize them into not worrying since then the other teams would get suspicious.
Jarvis: This reminds me of the time me and my family went to Alton Towers and I rode on Oblivion … I puked on the ride and then puked again afterwards into a litter bin.
Natasha: That wasn't so bad overall … granted we did derail and fly through the air; but I've always wanted to fly … a positive experience all in all.
Dil: You know, I have to wonder how lucky we are that nobody got hurt … or at least, nobody I care about got hurt.
Gareth: Jethro seems to not be concerned with much more than winning; he also seems willing to leave people behind … he wouldn't last a day in my life.
(Sneaky Snails)
"This challenge sucks." Muttered Edgar.
"Because you got wet right?" Said Vinsun boredly.
"Exactly; it feels uncomfortable and it's all Craig and Ramona's fault." Nodded Edgar whineyly.
"I don't see how." Stated Vinsun.
"They threatened me with a wedgie and a joy buzzer." Stated Edgar.
"You provoked them, and besides … you backed into he water yourself, it's your own fault for not looking where you were going." Said Vinsun calmly. "Just let go of it … if that's the right phrase."
"Oh whatever; you can't appreciate my intellect since you don't have a single IQ point." Muttered Edgar.
"Which is more than you have." Replied Vinsun promptly.
Edgar seethed while Emily giggled.
"Burn!" Grinned Emily.
"You have to admit Edgar, you really walked right into that one." Giggled Ramona.
"Just like he walked into the water." Agreed Bonnie.
"Leave him alone you guys; he hasn't done anything unprovoked." Frowned Megan while she fiddled with her sunglasses. "He might get you back one day."
"You're right Megan." Nodded Ramona. "Sorry for teasing you Edgar."
"You should be; where do you get off teasing me when you're the weirdo with one blue eye and one green eye." Sneered Edgar.
Ramona looked a little upset and gently tugged the fringe covered her right eye.
"Guys, we do not need to fight; we can eezily win zis challeenge eef we just work together." Stated Albert. "We should leave all of our confleects to be settled at ze Drop of Shame ceremony; until zen, stop argueeng! Eet eez giving me a headache! Aussi Edgar, vous êtes laid comme le posterrior d'un babouin!"
"What did you say? I don't speak French." Stated Craig.
"I called Edgar as ugly as the posterior of a baboon." Stated Albert.
"He's turning as red as one too." Sniggered Morton. "Want a banana baboon boy?"
Megan frowned as she hit Morton over.
"Leave Edgar alone! You guys are just being bullies!" Snarled Megan.
"I will apologize for what I said, but Edgar hasn't been very nice either. To be honest we're all at fault." Said Morton as he got back up.
"Err, no. I have nothing to be sorry for; I'm all that's holding this team together." Stated Edgar.
"Dang nabit! Can you just shut your cake hole for one minute?" Frowned Vinsun.
"… The phrase eez 'pie hole', but Vinsun eez right; how about we all be quieet." Nodded Albert as they walked into a new area. "On second thoughts, let's all say 'whoa'."
The room that they had just entered was a hallway with the walls completely coated in many shiny crystals of many colours. Everyone was stunned by how beautiful they were.
"Amazing." Whispered Ramona as she trailed a hand over one of the smooth crystals. "They're so pretty."
"Just like you." Nodded Craig as he admired a blue crystal.
Megan was so distracted by the beautiful scenery that she didn't even hear Craig and thus she didn't yell at him.
"The crystals are worthless you know." Stated Edgar.
"Oh shush, just let us admire the beauty that nature has given us." Said Emily in a soft dreamy voice as she admired a large neon pink crystal.
"Chris made the mine so technically Chris gave us the beauty." Stated Vinsun.
"That too." Giggled Emily.
"Zis eez even more beautiful than the painteengs een ze Louve in Paris." Noted Albert. "Ze fireflies are adding to ze beauty."
"Come on guys, we should get going." Advised Morton. "We don't want to lose the challenge row we'll be as mad as Homer when he became Angry Dad."
"Just a moment." Said Ramona as she grabbed onto a greenish yellow crystal and tugged hard; a moment later it came out of the wall. Ramona admired it for a moment before putting it in her pocket. "Ok, I'm ready."
"Ok everyone, let's blow this popsicle stand." Cheered Emily as the Sneaky Snails continued on their way.
(Airplane Confessional: Crystal or Krystal? One is a romantic and the other made the furry fandom happy. *rimshot*)
Morton: All that glitters is not gold … but those crystals were very pretty; kinda of like mum's wedding ring, though that's a diamond rather than a crystal.
Albert: Ooo, those crystals were so exceelent! I theenk I might lose ze bowel control! (Albert giggles like a schoolgirl). … What? I like shiny things eez all.
Vinsun: Man, those crystal gems were pretty; I've never seen anything like those before. Pop always did say that girls like gems … I wonder why.
Ramona: Looks like I have a souvenir; it's so pretty. I think I could use this as a decoration for my garden back home, I think the lawn gnomes would like it … oh yeah, I don't think I mentioned this before, but I kind of like gardening. There's just something fulfilling about caring for a few pretty plants and flowers.
Megan: Chris sure is good at decorating things.
Emily: Shiny … is good!
Edgar: Meh, lame.
(Spooky Spiders)
"We've been walking for ages, are we there yet?" Whined Sophie rather loudly.
"I don't know." Said Winter.
"Tell me we are there." Begged Sophie.
"I'll say that once we are there." Nodded Winter.
Sophie just frowned while Winter giggled cheerfully.
"You know, this hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be." Admitted Suki while still holding Ted's hand. "I definitely don't like the dark; but the combination of the torches and holding Ted's hand have made things much easier."
"Glad to help." Smiled Ted. "But it's really thanks to Benjamin that we have them, he netted us the win in the previous challenge."
"Oh yeah, thanks muchly Benjamin." Chirped Suki gratefully.
"Don't mention it." Shrugged Benjamin. "Anything to avoid elimination."
"Well I'm grateful all the same." Smiled Suki.
"Hooray for Benjy!" Cheered Tony. "Three cheers!"
"I'd rather you didn't." Stated Benjamin.
"Me too, you're a little annoying."! Agreed Henry.
"Me three; a simple #bleep# thank you will be enough." Said Bea gently.
"I disagree! Cheering is great. Here we go." Grinned Sophie. "HIP, HIP, HOOOOOORAAAAAY!"
The mine tunnel seemed to shake from the sheer volume of Sophie's voice. Everyone covered their ears almost in pain.
"Ack!" Wailed Henry.
"Too loud!" Wailed Tony.
"My ears!" Whimpered Bea.
"Even Hagrid isn't that sound." Shuddered Winter.
"I've never heard sound that loud, not even at the most exciting and controversial soccer games." Said Ted while gripping his hair. "Sophie, do NOT do that again! Too loud!"
Sophie just stuck her tongue out in response.
"I hope we win, I need that #bleep# massage chair." Mumbled Bea quietly.
"Me too." Nodded Tony. "My funny bone is aching!"
"I believe it is called the Humorous." Stated Suki.
"That's ironic since it isn't funny at all to whack the funny bone." Said Benjamin while adjusting his hat.
"Speaking of whacking the funny bone, did you know that ninety percent of household accidents happen in the bathroom?" Asked Suki.
"I didn't, that'd really interesting Suki." Said Ted in an impressed voice.
"A future nurse has to know this stuff." Smiled Suki modestly.
"Do you know everything about medical?" Asked Bea curiously.
"Not everything, it is a very broad topic." Stated Suki. "There are many fields to specialise in. I'd like to specialise in Syndromes."
"… Interesting." Nodded Bea while feeling inwardly nervous. "So do any of you guys know what you … want to do for your careers?"
"I'd like to be a writer." Said Winter proudly.
"Fireman!" Cheered Tony.
"Rock star!" Whooped Sophie.
"Soccer Star." Grinned Ted.
"Helicopter pilot or, recently, a Bathroom Assassin." Said Henry.
"… Huh?" Blinked Bea.
"What? Bathrooms are a silly obsession; helicopters are better." Stated Henry.
"Everyone is allowed their own opinion." Stated Winter.
"True … just that lot's of people, like Dexter, have the wrong opinion." Stated Henry.
"Oh blimey." Muttered Ted. "Can we please not get into another argument?"
"… She started it." Stated Henry as he pointed at Bea.
"What the #bleep# did I do?" Asked Bea in confusion.
"Nothing, I just like pointing." Stated Henry.
"And I like voting out meanies." Threatened Suki.
"You tell him Suki." Cheered Ted.
(Airplane Confessional: Evidently the squabble isn't over … and Dexter isn't even here!)
Suki: If a fight breaks out I'm going to be tending to the patients all night!
Winter: (She just shakes her head and sighs in annoyance).
Sophie: Henry hates bathrooms and yet he uses one as a confessional … hypocritical!
Tony: Why can't we all be friends? Why must people be so mean?
Next Time: The contestants exit the Maclean Mine, one team competes in a tie breaker involving a sandy battle ground and bean bag shotguns while Izzy officially becomes an intern! Also, somebody is voted off.