Author's notes: Sorry couldn't post for awhile, guys. I hadn't
had the time to finish the fic, and then I had to try and keep up
with updating both pages. Now that the hard part's over for the
pages, I can finish up this episode. Yay!
I wrote this episode, mostly because we never get to see what Kai
and T.J. think about what's going on--and I love both of them =)
It's a really short chapter--and I apologize if it's a sucky
chapter. I wanted to give a different perspective of the show.
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Power Rangers Extreme Challenge
Episode 5: Host POV
By: stargazer_1017
[TJ: "I had no idea what I was getting myself into. But I
figured as long as I got to see the action right where it was, it
was going to be okay."]
[Kai: "We arrived on earth in a different way from the other
rangers. We used our Jet Jammers."]
"Sure we can park that thing here," Damon asked after he had demorphed and got out of his green Jet Jammer.
Kendrix looked around. "Are you sure we can leave it here? I mean, who gave us the authority?" she asked, turning to Kai. "It's Mr. Christian McGee," Kai replied. "He said his crew would take care of it."
"How do you know so much about this guy? The only word we got was when Karone received word from Andros about this competition. After that, you were the one relaying us the info," Leo inquired.
[Kai: "No one was supposed to know that I got chosen as a host for the show. I don't see why though, because it's not like I knew any of the things they were going to do. I usually got word that morning."]
Kai gave a slight smile. "Just lucky, I guess," he said non-commitally.
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Kai looked around the stage area and then faced right into the camera--and stared at it for a long time. "Excuse me, sir, you're not supposed to look into the camera," a muffled voice behind the camera said.
Kai frowned. "But I thought I could do some narratives facing the camera."
"Well, you're not actually saying something. . ."
Kai opened his mouth to respond when someone patted him on the shoulder. "Hey Kai." Kai turned around into the grinning face of his old friend, T.J. "T.J.? You mean, you're a host too?" T.J. nodded. "Yeah. I didn't get chosen to be in the game, but the producer or something, Christian McGee, told me that I could try out to be one of the hosts instead."
[Kai: "It was really a surprise to see T.J. there, as a host. I think he would have been great as a competitor." He pauses. "But then again, so would I."]
******The Host Villa**********
"Holy crap," Kai whispered as he and T.J. walked inside their own villa. "You mean this. . .this is ours?" he asked, walking around, taking in the view and the space in the villa.
[Kai: "Yep, T.J. and I have the star treatment--a whole villa to ourselves.]
T.J. was grinning as he plopped down on the large couch and grabbed the remote control. "Man, this is great!" he said. He turned on the tv and searched the channels for something to watch. Kai went to stand next to the couch and watch the tv. Then all of sudden shrieking and laughing was heard. Kai and T.J. turned to each other.
"They've gotta share that villa with a lot of people, and we've got this all to ourselves. What more could we ask for?" T.J. asked Kai. Kai shrugged. "You're right. This is better than what they have."
There was still excited yelling next door.
T.J. and Kai looked at each other again. They both headed for the door quickly.
[Kai: "But it's so quiet, we're not here that often."]
"Hey guys, what's going on?" T.J. yelled to the group of present rangers and former rangers as he and Kai entered the villa of group 2.
Ashley grinned at the two of them walking in. "It was just really great to see Kendrix again." She had her arm around the blonde-haired woman, who was also grinning.
[T.J.: "I was just as surprised as Ashley to see Kendrix in the dining hall tonight. She had died when she destroyed the Savage Sword. Not until Terra Venture landed at Mirinoi that we found out that Kendrix had returned, but I guess we had to see her in the flesh to make sure."]
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[T.J.: "We've just been notified that there'll be a mission coming up tomorrow."]
"Everyone, be dressed in workout gear because it'll be a jungle out there," T.J. warned the group, as everyone was seated in the dining area.
"What's the mission?" Leo called out suddenly.
"Leo, you know we can't tell you that," Kai groaned.
[Kai: "Leo wanted to know what mission they were going to be doing the next day. It's not like I knew anything! Besides, I wouldn't tell anyone anyway."]
"You sure you can't give us even a little hint at what we're doing?" Cassie asked after T.J. had sat down at the table she was at. T.J. gave her a grin. "How much are you willing to pay me for it?" T.J. asked. Cassie rolled her eyes and gave him a friendly slap on the arm. "Teej. . ."
T.J. shrugged shook his head. "To be honest? Even we're not told what your mission will be. I'll probably find out tomorrow morning," he replied.
"Why? Is it because they might not trust you or anything?" Aisha asked. She was also sitting at the table. T.J. shrugged again.
At a table not too far away, Leo was still trying to bug information out of Kai. "Leo, I told you, I don't know anything," Kai said, scooping up some of the soup he had in front of him with a spoon.
Kendrix whacked Leo on the arm. "Leo, come on, stop bugging Kai."
"Come on, Kendrix, I bet you're dying to know what mission we're going on tomorrow," Leo said. Kendrix shrugged. "Nope, I have confidence in me and my team," Kendrix replied. When Leo gave her a glare, Kendrix laughed. After awhile, Leo started laughing too.
[Kai: "Those two, always flirting."]
*********The next day************
"Where are they?" Joel complained, squinting against the sun.
[T.J.: "Then Kai and I made our grand enterances."
He started to crack up.]
[Kai: "I will never ride a four-wheeler again."]
[T.J.: Still laughing.]
"Whoa!" Adam yelled out as Kai narrowly missed running him over. T.J. chuckled and stopped his vehicle. Then he went over and helped Kai stop his. Kai narrowed his eyes as he got off. "Anyone says anything about this, and I'll kill you," he warned.
"Hey! Remember, the kids are watching!" Damon yelled out. Kai looked over the group of people and located his friend. Then he turned to look at the camera and forced a smile on his face. "I'm just kidding," he said lamely.
[Kai: "After seeing the obstacle course and seeing everyone go through it, I was glad that I wasn't participating. As a soldier onboard the Terra Venture, you had to stay in shape--but I wasn't in that great of shape."]
"Hey, I bet you can't handle that," T.J. said as Aisha and Carlos started running through the course. Kai laughed. "Of course I can. I'm in the best shape in my life."
[Kai: "Yeah right."]
"Oh really? Why don't we run through that course and put a bet on it?" T.J. challenged.
[T.J.: "Kai was afraid--he really was."]
[Kai: "I wasn't afraid, but I didn't want to lose."]
"No thanks, I don't bet," Kai replied.
"Well, if you're as good as you say you are, then it's no gamble isn't it?" T.J. said. Kai stood quiet for a moment and then said, "How about another mission? I'll challenge you to another mission, just not this one."
"Why not this one."
"Because."
"Because. . ."
"Just--trust me on this one, okay?"
[T.J.: "He was really chicken about the whole thing."]
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"Hey, aren't you supposed to be at your own villa?"
T.J. looked up at the voice and grinned. "Hey man, it's good to see you." He got up and gave his old friend, Tommy, a hug. Tommy hugged him back and said, "Good to see you too. So how's it been?"
T.J. nodded. "Been pretty good. I could use the money from the competition, but I guess I'll have to settle for some salary pay from the producers," he joked. Tommy laughed. "Hey," he said suddenly, "have you seen Kim?"
"Kim?"
"Yeah, she stopped by my room earlier, but I was busy talking with Kat and she walked away."
T.J. shook his head. "No, I haven't seen her yet."
[T.J.: "There's also that little thing between Tommy, Kat, and Kim. I heard that Kim and Tommy used to be a couple. It's very interesting how things work out."]
"Nice to see you again, Kim," Kat said. Kim was standing out on the patio, looking towards the water. She turned around at Kat's voice. Kim smiled at her friend. "Kat, it's nice to see you too. How have you been?"
Kat nodded. "Good. . .I've been okay."
Inside the villa, Trini, Jason, Max, and Kendall gathered around the window. "What's going on?" Max asked.
"Ooh, catfight?" Jason remarked. Trini shook her head. "I think they know better than that," she said confidently.
"What's going on?" Kendall asked the three. Trini still kept her eyes peeled to the window, watching Kat and Kim gesturing while they talked. "Well, Kat's boyfriend, Tommy, used to be Kim's. I guess Kat's kind of insecure about Kim being Tommy's partner." Kendall nodded at the comment.
"Is there something you wanted to talk about, Kat?" Kim inquired softly. Kat looked at Kim and opened her mouth to say something--then she closed it and shook her head. "No. I was just. . .you know, wondering how you were doing."
Kim looked doubtful, but she nodded anyway. "I'm great, Kat. Thanks for asking."
[Kai: "You think there's dramtics with Kim, Kat, and Tommy? Cassie's starting her own dramtics."]
"I really want to win this," Cassie said quietly. She and Adam were discussing strategy that night, after the voting had been over.
Adam seemed slightly hesitant. "How badly? I mean, what are you willing to do?" he asked.
[T.J.: "Cassie. . .really wants to win. I mean, we were rangers and our identity was revealed. . .and we never expect anything from this, but Cassie had to work really hard to make her way in life. It's been about almost five years since our last 'Ranger' mission, and she's been going to school and everything--just make something of herself in the post-ranger life."]
"I'm willing to do anything," Cassie replied, no hesitation or no fear in her voice.
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"Please, stop looking at the camera."
Kai frowned. "What? I was going to make a narrative."
". . .Fine, go ahead."
[Kai: "I'm still having problems making narratives
outside of this little booth that you have set up. And your
cameraman? He sucks."]
[Producer: "He sucks?"]
[Kai: "Yes! Get him out of here, please!"]
"Can you see that?" T.J. said, pointing outside the door, towards the bushes. The camera zoomed in to see Taylor and Mike walking in, laughing, each with a drink in hand. The camera moved back to T.J. and Kai, who had just joined him.
"What are you guys looking at?" Kai asked. T.J. pointed outside and Kai watched as Taylor and Mike walked towards Group 2's villa.
[Kai: "It's. . .different seeing Mike with someone. I
mean, I'm not saying the guy should stay a bachelor for the rest
of his life, but seeing someone who commands you, and then seeing
him with a girl is just. . .different."]
[T.J.: "Taylor and Mike don't make such a bad couple.
They're pretty similar in style and honestly--they look good
together. Another 'couple' to look out for."]
Just then, Lucas, Katie, and Trip wandered by the villa. "Hey guys, do us a favor, will you?" Lucas asked suddenly.
"What is it?" Kai asked.
"If Jen or Wes ask, tell them we've been with you guys the whole night, okay?" Katie said, her attention partly divided as she searched around for something or someone.
"Why?" T.J. asked. "Did you guys do something?"
"No!" All three replied at the same time. "We just. . .went out, but they're not supposed to know," Trip said.
[T.J.: "Are Lucas, Trip, and Katie still spying on Wes
and Jen?" Suddenly, Trip popped up behind T.J. "Hey, I
heard my name." Trip said, looking at the camera, and then
looking at T.J. T.J. laughed and rolled his eyes. Gesturing
towards Trip, he said, "Trip was the last one voted off,
along with his partner, Tanya. But he's still here--he's just
waiting for the others, so they can all go home together."
Trip looked at the camera again. "Hey, can I still make
narratives?" he asked. T.J. shrugged and turned to the
producer, who was behind the camera.]
[Producer: "No."]
[Trip: Still by T.J.'s side. "Why not? I'm still
here."]
****************
[T.J.: "Who do I think will win?" He put's his
finger on his chin. "That's a hard one. I mean, it's still
early in the game. Anyone can still be voted off."]
[Kai: "I think a strong team right now, as you all know, is
probably Mike and Taylor.]
"Come on, Mike! Let's do it!" Taylor yelled as they went across the rope bridge in the first mission.
[Kai: "They obviously communicate well."]
"I don't think that one has a hostage inside!" Mike yelled to Taylor, as they cautiously walked the grounds of the rescue mission. He was pointing at a small storage room.
"What makes you so sure?" Taylor asked. "Just the structure of the building--it's too clean," Mike replied. Taylor nodded and followed his lead to the next storage.
[Kai: "Then there's that side action that they're getting."]
"Hey, are you and Mike going out or what?" Leo asked. He was seated at a table with Kai and Taylor. Taylor narrowed her eyes slightly, but she seemed amused. "Why? Is there a rumor going around?" Taylor asked, taking a sip of her iced tea.
"No," Kai replied, "but we've seen you going around with him and stuff."
Taylor smiled but said nothing. Suddenly, Mike came up behind her and asked, "Hey, mind if I join you?" Taylor turned and grinned at him. "Of course," she said. Mike pulled up a chair next to her and sat down, placing the plate of food he had on the table.
[Kai: "There's obviously some attraction between the two.
I wouldn't be surprised if they hooked up."]
[T.J.: "I think that Tommy and Kim have a very huge chance
of winning this thing. That is, if they can keep their minds on
the game."]
"Hey, have any of you seen Tommy?" Kat asked, walked up to T.J., Ashley, and Andros, who were laying on the beach.
"I think he was around here, but I don't know where he went," Ashley replied.
Kat turned to look at the group who was playing volleyball on the sand. Suddenly, she walked off. T.J. turned to look at the group, and saw what had made Kat upset--Kim and Tommy were playing volleyball on the same team.
[T.J.: "I had never expected Kat to be so insecure. I mean, we all know about the Kim and Tommy relationship, but it's in the past, right? Kat doesn't have to be so uncertain. If she keeps it up, it'll hurt her friendship with Kim, and maybe even her relatinoship with Tommy. She's got to be careful."]
*************Next time on Power Rangers Extreme Challenge*************
Alyssa had the phone to her ear, with Taylor beside her. "What's going on?" Taylor asked. Alyssa still had the phone on her ear. "My father--he's been in an accident," she whispered.
[Alyssa: "Now I have to make the decision--leave the competition and see my father, or stay here and do the best I can and hopefully win this."]
[Karone: "Kat seems very irrtated lately."]
Kat got up from the table and muttered, "I can't take this." Angela and Dana frowned as they watched her walk away. "What's going on?" Angela asked. Dana shook her head, not responding.
"Your next mission is a climb up the mountain," T.J. announced as the group gathered at the bottom of the short mountainside.
[Zack: "This may be a problem for Trini and Jason."]
[Jason: "Trini has a fear of heights. She's conquered it a
few times, but other times she'd been lucky not to have to go
through any harsh ones."]
Trini looked up the mountainside, where there was a rope hanging down from the top, and markers alongside very steep pathways.
[Jason: "I don't know if she'll be able to go through with the mission."]
Author's notes: Okay, again I apologize for the lame chapter.
I added some parts in that isn't shown on the "regular"
show, and now it's back to the regular shows again.
And if you're wondering--yes, I'm into the whole Taylor/Mike
thing. I'm a Cole/Alyssa shipper, what can I say ;) To find
someone else for Taylor is what we shippers are looking for--I'm
sure you've seen Taylor/Alex, and that's an interesting pairing,
but I think I like Taylor/Mike better. Oh well. We all have our
own opinions.
Wanna suggest a mission? Please e-mail me at stargazer_1017@lycos.com
Episodes should come on time now. Hopefully. I'm getting back
into fanfic mode =)
