It was around 2pm when the campers were called for the challenge, they all met at the activity field where it was designed as a baseball field. "Good afternoon campers, for today's challenge you'll be playing the cousin of one of America's favorite pass times, softball."
"Softball?" Maybelle repeated.
"What's the catch?" Orion questioned, "Are there gonna be rabid animals gonna try to eat us? Booby traps? Is Chef Hatchet gonna shoot at us with a golf ball launcher?" he quickly searched the area.
"None of that." Greg shook his head, "What kind of self deluded egomaniacal sociopath would let that happen during a challenge?" The campers all exchanged glances, wondering if he's seen the last dozen seasons of Total Drama. "Anyway, both teams will be playing with an intern who've actually played softball before. Since the Grizzlies are down a man, they'll get two." Greg snapped his fingers and the teams were greeted with their extra players.
"Hey new friends, I'm Ruth." a lady intern greeted the Panthers. Aside from the intern getup she also wore bright orange hair tied into pigtails, along with brown rim glasses.
"Nice to meet you Ruth, I'm Maybelle!" the female twin excitedly greeted to a new friend, "I'm pretty sure you know my teammates but if you don't there's my brother Orion,"
"Hey."
"His girlfriend Krystal."
"Mph."
"Brian."
"Yo dudette."
"Ryo."
"Sup."
"And Rose."
"How come she said my name last?"
"Seems like quite the cast." Ruth says, she then rubs her arm nervously "I hope I can help you guys in this challenge."
"Oh I'm sure we'll be fine." Maybelle waved off.
With the Grizzlies, there were greeted with two dude interns. One with spiky blonde hair, the other with more smoothed down hair and was slightly shorter. The spiky haired pseudo-Grizzly introduced himself, "Sup guys, I'm Derrick. This here's my brother Landon." the shorter intern waved.
"Oh, I know who you are." Uma pops up next to Landon and puts her hands on his shoulders, making him blush feverously.
"Uma, can you quit trying to grope every boy you come across?" Grace exclaimed.
"Yeah, with some fancy medication my folks can't afford." Uma replied.
"Alright, people at home. We begin the first of 3 innings, with the Grizzlies batting first after wining the coin toss." Greg announced as he and Katie were off to the side sitting at an announce table.
"Kicking things off is our resident rapper, Postmaster P." Katie said as Post stood at Home base up to bat. Behind him was umpire DJ and Ryo, sitting at first base was Krystal, 2nd base had Brian, 3rd base Orion, outfield Maybelle, infield Rose, and pitching for the Panthers was Ruth.
"Good luck Post!" Grace cheered.
"We're rooting for yah." Linka added.
"Get us a good lead and you'll get a special reward!" Uma incentivized, making Post cringe at the kind of reward she's clearly offering.
Ruth looks at the ball in her hand, taking a breath before tossing the ball.
DJ: STRIKE 1
Ruth sends another toss.
DJ: STRIKE 2
Ruth then sends a third toss, this time Post was able to hit it. The rapper to be was able to make it to first base, luckily nobody caught the ball but he figured he'd play it safe for now.
"And that's a single for Post, up next we have our chillaxing dudette Grace." Greg commentated as Grace got up to bat.
"Don't let her laidback exterior fool you she is a beast, she currently holds the record for most successful axe throws while blindfolded." Katie brought up about Grace.
"You better believe she'll be pitching for her team." Greg said.
"Good luck babe!" Brian cheered for his girlfriend.
"Thanks babe." Grace returns as she kept her eyes on the ball, Ruth made the pitch... and she hits it, the ball rolls along to third as Orion got to it and tosses the ball to Krystal, and she catches it just after Grace got to first base.
"SAFE!"
"Rats." Krystal grumbled.
"With the Grizzlies having two bases loaded, coming up to bat is our resident scientist Griff. Katie I have to know, what's he hiding under that suit of his?" Greg asked his colleague.
"I wish I knew Greg." Katie replied as Griff got ready to bat.
Ruth takes aim of the ball, before throwing it.
DJ: STRIKE 1
Ruth then makes a second throw, which Griff manages to hit but its caught by Orion who tags Post with it before throwing it to Brian just as Grace was reaching second base.
"Three outs! Switch!" DJ called.
"Sweet!" Brian stated.
"Nice play back there." Grace said before kissing his cheek.
"Thanks, you weren't too bad yourself." Brian returned the favor.
After the teams switched sides, the Grizzlies had this format. Grace pitching, Post first base, Uma second base, Landon third, Derrick outfield, Linka infield, and Griff at home.
"At the bottom of the first inning we kick begin with the Panthers' first batter, she's a ball of energy with a fondness for stuffed animals. Its Brian." Greg commentated as the party dude was getting ready to bat.
"Lay it on me babe, don't go easy on me be-"
DJ: STRIKE 1
Brian let out a "Huh?" as he sees Griff toss the ball back to Grace. "Oh I see how it is. Get ready to feel-"
DJ: STRIKE 2
"Focus Dummy!" Krystal exclaimed.
Brian took a breath as he waited for the ball, one more strike and he's out. Grace then let out a powerful toss and Brian... was just able to hit it, he made a run for it before Linka was able to catch it out of mid air.
"OUT!"
"Nuts!" Brian cursed.
Up on deck we have Orion, "Okay, judging by the arc she throws and the velocity of the ball I should swiiiiiiing..." as the ball comes towards him he swings "NOW!"
The ball flies through the air, down the field pass the Grizzlies as Orion runs down the diamond. Orion passes first base as Derrick finally gets the ball before throwing it to Uma, who makes a grab for Orion after she catches it. Orion eeps at the face she makes before flipping over her and landing on 2nd base.
"WOOOOO GO BRO BRO!" Maybelle cheered.
"Hehe, that's my Ory." Krystal chuckles.
Uma tosses the ball to Grace before facing Orion, "Guess you can say you hit 'second base' with a pretty girl in two ways." she joked with a very sultry tone that made Orion turn away with a blush.
"What do you-"
"Don't tell you weren't gonna go all the way with your girlfriend in that steam bath house you two found." she whispered into Orion's ear, he eeped.
"How did you know that?" he quietly questioned.
"I have my ways. Were you ready to stake your claim to the girl you've longed for?" his look of uncertainty gave her his answer. "Thought so, what you need is some proper 'guidance' in the way of 'sealing the deal'."
"I don't know." Orion let out an uncertain sigh.
"Just take some time to think about it." Uma tells him.
Off to the side, Krystal saw this exchange. Narrowing her eyes as to what she thought they were talking about, she was gonna find out as she took the bat from Ryo before stepping up to plate.
(BZZT)
Krystal: I don't trust that Uma, I'm finally dating Orion and I will not let that walking STD ruin things for me.
(BZZT)
Krystal glared daggers at Uma, Orion was standing next to the girl thought she was glaring at him. Wondering what he could have done to already mess things up. Krystal growled as she hit the ball with force, she made a run for the bases as Orion ran to third. The two Panthers were able to get 2nd and 3rd base as Derrick finally got the ball and tossed it to Grace.
"What were you and my boyfriend talking about?" Krystal immediately questioned to Uma.
"What ever do you mean?" Uma shrugged before she was grabbed by the hem of her very loose fitting tank.
"I mean it bitch, you are not gonna ruin what I've waited for 4 years to happen." she stressed to the girl she's threatening.
"You're cute when you're angry." Uma giggled, to which Krystal growled at in response.
Ryo then took his turn 'Lets see if I still got it.' Grace made the pitch, Ryo makes the swing... and hits it to the outfield. The runners are off, Krystal releasing Uma before she ran to third "This isn't over yet.".
With that Orion runs over home plate, "Orion scores the first homerun for the Panthers." Greg announces.
Panthers: 1
By the time Derrick tosses the ball towards the field, Krystal had already scored the second homerun of the game.
Panthers: 2
After a few minutes we had Ryo on third base, Ruth on second, and Maybelle on first base. Now up to bat is the final official Panther, Rose. Grace sighed before she tossed the ball, Rose then let out "Okay, lay it on me."
DJ: Strike 1
Grace grimaced, "I don't feel comfortable playing against a blind girl."
"She hit a triple 10 pointer in the hammer toss and held her own against Roman, I'm pretty sure we shouldn't take her too lightly." Linka told her.
Grace frowned before tossing it again.
DJ: Strike 2
Grace sighed, "Hate to get an out like this." Grace prepared to throw, Rose let out a small smile. As the ball flew towards her she slammed the bat against the ball sending it flying over the field.
"And the blind girl brings a grand slam increasing the Panthers' lead." Greg commentates as the runners all ran the bases.
Panthers: 6
Soon the Panthers' momentum was stopped when Post caught a hit from Brian.
"Out! Switch!" DJ called.
As the teams switched sides, Katie commentates "After the first inning its 6-0 Panthers, the Grizzlies are gonna have to mount a comeback if they wish to continue their winning streak."
"Also, note that every inning they have to switch out their pitchers. So since Ruth pitched for the Panthers in the first inning, someone else has to take over." Greg said. After some deliberation, its decided that Brian will pitch with Ruth taking 2nd base.
"We're heading into the bottom of the 2nd inning, where the Grizzlies have pulled off an 8 run inning. We have Derrick pitching for the Grizzlies with Orion on second and Maybelle on 1st, up to bat is Krystal with 1 out." Greg states the progress of the game.
"Just lay it on her, the girl sucks dog dicks!" Uma exclaimed, making Post sighed at her words and Krystal growl at her.
"Eat shit and die Uma!" the rich girl yelled at her.
"Eat shit and Live, Krystal."
The billionaire's daughter seethed at the girl putting her grimy little hands on HER boyfriend, she managed to hit the ball sending it straight to Uma, unfortunately Landon caught the ball before tossing it right to Uma who tagged an returning Orion with a ball to his cheek.
"3 outs."
(BZZT)
Krystal: Grrrrrrrrrrr, that smug little bitch.
Uma: Heeheehee. These people are way too easy.
(BZZT)
"Bottom of the last inning, 2 outs and bases are loaded. The score remains 8-6 with Krystal up to bat, can she hold in her emotions long enough to bring the Panthers the win?" Greg asked the audience as Krystal was getting ready to bat, with Uma staring down at her.
"So, its all down to you. After you lose it all for your team at least Orion will be there to comfort you, that is if he isn't too busy snoodling with me." Uma winked at her, making Krystal growl at her and causing her to miss the ball.
DJ: STRIKE 1
Orion shook his head watching his new girlfriend get verbally assaulted by Uma, again. "Strike 2!" he heard.
"TIME OUT!" Orion called.
DJ blew the whistle, signaling a time out. Orion took Krystal off to the side, "What's wrong with you? You're the captain of the school softball team."
Krystal sighed "I'm sorry its just... we're finally together and seeing Uma get all-"
"Is that what this is about?" Orion questioned, "Come on she's like this with all the boys here, she tried the same thing with Brian." he placed a hand on her shoulder, "You shouldn't let what girls like her do rile you up, remember that while she's looking... you're owning."
"... I guess that's true." Krystal shrugged, still a little unsure. But one kiss from Orion put those worries away, well a little.
"Now go out there and win this for us." Orion told her before he sent her to the bat.
Krystal got back up to bat, Uma snickered at her "Well Krystal, its been fun. Enjoy whatever they send you to after you lose. I'll make sure to take 'good care' of Orion for you."
Krystal closed her eyes and took a deep breath, 'Don't feed the troll.' she chanted in her mind as Uma tossed the ball for the final time. Things went in slow mo as the ball flew closer and closer to Krystal...
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"IT'S A HIT!" Greg exclaims as the ball flies over the field.
"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand~" Katie says as the ball flew into the woods, "Its gone!"
The Panthers cheered as they ran the bases, Orion, Ryo, and Rose all high 5'ing their teammates as they came to home plate. Krystal was the last one to make it and she quickly jumped Orion into a big celebratory kiss.
Panthers: 10
"And with that Grand Slam, the Panthers take the win." Greg calls out. "Grizzlies, you're going back to the elimination ceremony."
The Grizzlies sighed in defeat, "Well that didn't go as I expected." Uma said.
(BZZT)
Grace: Well, we lost. But at least we'll be free from Uma, at least she won't try to steal me or Krystal's boyfriends.
Griff: Bye Uma.
Post: She's just too much trouble.
(BZZT)
The Grizzlies all sat at the campfire, "5 Grizzlies, 4 marshmallows. One of you is going home." Greg told them.
"Well Uma, its been nice knowing you." Grace told the flirtatious girl.
"Its cute you think I'm done here." Uma giggled.
"Alright, first marshmallow goes to... Griff." Greg tosses a marshmallow to the scientist, "Next is Linka, and Grace."
The two girls caught their marshmallows.
"The final Grizzly safe is...
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"WHAT!?" The team exclaimed as Uma caught her marshmallow with her cleavage, she let out a snicker at their reactions as she pulled the marshmallow into her system.
"Wait that can't be right! Post shouldn't be gone I didn't vote for him!" Grace exclaimed.
"Me neither." Linka added.
"This must be a mistake!" Griff pleaded.
Greg sighed, "Its out of my hands, I'm sorry."
Post sighed before he stood up, Grace and Linka went up to him "Post you don't have to go you know we didn't vote for you!" Grace told him.
"Its fine guys, I've dealt with this before." he said. "I'll be fine." he then went to pack his bags. The Grizzlies sans Uma watched him go in sadness.
"Well guys, head off to bed." Greg told them, they went off upset they lost a friendly face.
(End credits)
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We see Landon returning to the Interns' cabins a few feet from the main camp area, he seemed disheveled and guilty. He dragged his feet to his bed where he found a note atop a pair of panties with the Las Vegas symbol.
Thanks again for you services, I'll let you know when you are needed again.
Sign,
U. T.
Landon groaned before moving the undies aside and collapsing on the bed of his room, Hating himself for what he did.
16th: Johnny
15: Deena
14th: Paige
On the bubble: Roman, Andrius, and Post.