POKE-VIVOR
Chapter 4: A Bit of T & A (Treachery and Anger)
Hooeeeee….let's see, Brock and Tracey at each other throats, Jessie and Misty…plus sneaky Giselle with her safety plan, out of my two survivors, this is the one where all the hate and anger comes in. Now, let's see what Tom was up to after the last council…
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(Shot of Tom after yet another Council)
Tom: Again, the script was made, but a few changes had to be made. And for Giselle Dexter, she re-wrote to suit her standings. However, was that her final act? Not if she has anything to say about it…last night, and Team Rocket's game as far as Minori go was played out. However, on the tribe that everyone cares about, Team Rocket may have a life line handed out in front of them with the triangle no-one expected…
(Day 10 – Majori – 7.30am)
Tom: Jessie Furage, Team Rocket loser…I mean agent…emerges from the camp, with an evil smile on her face, as she survives another night on the island.
Jessie: Ah….it's the closest thing I'll get to a good night sleep I think in my life, so I making the most of it. (sniffs the air) And the aroma of a fish breakfast…
Jessie: I don't care how long I last, Team Rocket are survivors, and in the end, we will win the gold!
(Shot of Brock making breakfast, Misty helping occasionally. James and Ash are still in the camp, half-asleep, half tossing about. There is no sign of Joy or Tracey.)
Brock: Wonder what happened over there last night?
Misty: Hey, no matter. As long as we're here, we'll be O.K…
Brock: I'm not so sure…
Misty: (groans) Not this again…look, I may not appear it, but I've been observant, you and Tracey have been not quite at each other's throat, you're trying to bite them off…
(As she says that, Joy and Tracey come back from water duty, as Brock scowls…)
Misty: …and I think I'm starting to realise the reason why.
Brock: Wh-wh-what are you talking about Misty? I have absolutely no idea…
Joy: Hey, is breakfast on the go?
Brock: (perky) Come right up!
Tracey: Great, I'm starved!
Brock: (downcast) Yeah…
(Misty sweatdrops, then smiles as she cracks her knuckles.)
Misty: Oh well…I guess it's my turn on wake-up duty…(she heads over to the camp where Ash and James have no idea about the horror that is going to happen…)
Jessie: Hey water-twerp…
Misty: (groans) Oh please, Jessie, not now. I thought you would be happy that I want to cause slight bodily harm to both Ash and James…
Jessie: Oh don't worry, James will be ready whenever I tell him so. (shouts) WAKE UP!
James: (slurrily) I don't want to go to school today…
Misty: (chuckles) Don't give up your day job…
Jessie: Hey, I'd like to see you d…
Misty: (cheerily) Breakfast ready!
(Instantly, James is up in a flash. Ash follows a bit slower but rubbing the eyes of his sleep…)
James: Breakfast? Oh…and I was having such a nice dream about capturing Pikachu…
Misty: And it's time for him to pay the piper…
(James rushes out as quickly as a bat outta hell as Jessie looks stunned…)
Misty: Just got to know the right touch Jessie. After how long, you still don't know that…
(Misty drags Ash awake as Jessie seethes with anger. And trust me, she isn't the only one…)
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Minori – 8.00am
Todd: Last night was a real eye opener, that things may not be as they seem…and let me tell you, Case let them have it.
(Shot of Todd watching over a fire…and also, watching over Casey and Richie having a…well, argument.)
Casey: …why?
Richie: I just wanted Cassidy off that's all…
Casey: But you went along with us to get rid of Giselle, heck, Cassidy is nothing in this game now, and you turn tail? Why?
Richie: I…can't say…
Casey: WHY CAN'T YOU SAY?
Richie: (quietly) I'm sorry.
(Meanwhile)
(Rudi and Giselle high five on a job well done.)
Giselle: How about that? Not only do I have two members of the team under my wraps, but there is conflict in the group making it much easier to vote off Casey or anyone else that ticks me off…
Rudi: Does that mean I have to be extra nice to you?
Giselle: (laughs) That mean you ESPECIALLY have to be extra nice to me. I click my fingers, and the two pawns will jump.
Rudi: Houston, we've created a monster…
(As the group splits even more, Duplica sits by the ocean, not too happy…)
Duplica: They say you can't get blood from stones…
(She turns around to see a morbid camp over Todd's makeshift meal)
Duplica: …if that's true, then this is a close second…
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(Shot of Tom over a straight line of beach, the sun is beaming down over the island, and he's not too comfortable…)
Tom: Man…all this suspicion is starting to make me sweat a bit…but no matter. A job is a job, and for me, the job is watching how our peeps deal with a target, some pokeballs…and a reward after it. Rivalries and questioning will have to be put aside for the sake of winning a bit of enjoyment…
Majori – 10.00am
(Breakfast over, and the group are trying to do anything not to bust up a few tempers. However, when two hot headed redheads are involved, anything is possible…)
James: Jess, I heard that Cassidy was kicked off last night!
Jessie: You mean…we've beaten the two rival elite members! YES! Life is good!
(The two do their usual hugging routine, but get interrupted…)
Tracey: Hey, get a room guys!
Jessie: Shut up artist twerp!
Tracey: Oh, don't mind me, I just caught the most on paper. (Sure enough, he shows them the hugging pose they did, as Jessie's face becomes the same colour of her hair, as James just turns around and coughs)
Jessie: (veins popping) Why…you…
Tracey: I don't know why you're angry. Everyone knows that…
Jessie: James, kill him!
James: I don't wanna! And besides, they'd throw us off the island if we did that…
Jessie: Who said we? Just you…
James: (facefaults) Ugghhh…
Misty: (calling) Hey, Trace…don't bother with them. Any form of brain-washing they try is pitiful. It's always on light load…
Jessie: Oh great…now a pair of twerps are ganging on us…
James: Oh, so NOW it's us…
Jessie: James, rule 1. I'm always right. Rule 2. If I'm wrong, refer to rule one…
Misty: Sometimes I wonder why you put up with it James. One hot-haired red head bullying you…
Tracey: Um…pot calling the kettle black Misty?
Misty: Eh?
Jessie: (smirks) Yeah, I don't suppose twerp Ketchum is too happy with you shouting at him, owing a bike, getting mallet shoted by a red-head either, eh Misty? Or would you prefer it dyed purple?
(Misty is livid. The two lunge but are restrained by James and Tracey.)
James: Remember, they'll kick you off Jessie!
Tracey: Control yourself Misty!
(The two eventually calm down, but the two have one more parting glare, but knowing they have to somehow get along to survive the island…)
(Shot of Ash, Brock and Joy in the sea)
Ash: What's their problem?
Joy: You know them better, what do you think?
Brock: They are just being themselves Joy. Don't worry about it, (proud voice) you'll never see me like that!
Ash: Umm…what about Tr – (Brock quickly puts a hand round his mouth)
Brock: TMI Ash.
(Joy giggles as at least there is some form of peace on Majori. Minori on the other hand…)
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Minori – 10.40am
(Shot of Todd and Casey sitting cross legged with Duplica, Richie, Giselle and Rudi. Todd begins to speak.)
Todd: Now, last night, I think that there has been some problems…
Giselle: Yep. You tried to kick me off, and you couldn't.
Casey: Hey, no-one asked you to speak.
Giselle: No-one asked you to reply either.
Todd: Will you guys shut up?
Rudi: Let him speak girls. We'll never survive at the rate we're going.
Todd: Right, now from what I understand, two members of the group last night had a change of heart in voting, and instead cast Cassidy out. I myself, have no problems with that, however, I can sense there is an air of hostility in the air.
(Shot of Casey looking at Richie, who turns his head at his Poke-mole chum. She looks at Duplica, who has had her head down since the start of the 'meeting.' Casey seems to calm down and puts a hand on her 'sister' shoulder. Duplica looks up and smiles slightly before Todd continues.)
Todd: Now, we have questioned the two, and have reason to believe that they don't want to talk about it. So for the time being, I suggest that this issue remains dropped. As far as I can see, they changed…it's no bigdeal. Because for the next few nights, if the 6 of us don't get together, we will lose 3 more people before the merge, and it's an unlikely chance any of us will win any money.
Rudi: That's true.
Todd: Now, for all of us, I want us to come together. Shake hands with every person you can, and we're going to be together for the challenges, and we're going to win them. Agreed?
Richie: (sighs) Agreed.
Todd: (smiles) Very good.
(The group exchanges hand shakes and hugs…there is some tension when some do it, particularly Giselle and Casey, but it fizzles out before anyone notices. The group then put their hands in a circle and raise them. The Minori tribe is together…but for how long…)
Giselle: I still have the evidence that Rich and dress-up girl have about them wanting to get into this game on their own. And with that, I will be safe as long as those two are in the game. I guess, it's give a little, get a little.
Casey: I don't know what's up, and I don't want to hurt Duplica or Richie's feelings, but something is going on. And like Poke-mole, I'm going to find out!
* * * *
(With minutes to go before the two teams have to head out, the atmosphere is…tense to say the least…)
(Shot of Brock and Tracey giving each other a careful eye, as Joy walks on, still not sure what the fuss about…)
(Misty and Jessie glaring at each other, whilst Ash and James watch on, frustrated)
(Shot of Giselle, smiling at Casey, who is doing her best not to fume, as Rudi has to stiffle a chuckle)
(Shot of Todd, sighing as Duplica and Richie are walking, refusing to speak.)
(Indeed, times are hard at Enil…)
* * * *
Reward Challenge
Pokeball Peril – Throw pokeballs towards a target, the total points wins the reward.
Reward: Entertainment capital for the night.
(Shot of Tom Greenville with the unlucky 13 remaining tribesmen and women, with a bright smile to greet them.)
Tom: Hey guys and gals, how are y'all?
(Needless to say, the attempt to brighten the day fails miserably…)
Tom: Huh, spoilsports, you're not going to ruin my day, as today we have the reward challenge…and by the looks of things, I'll think you'll need it. This challenge is a basic one in theory, but one which is tricky in nature.
(Shot of the two groups watching over a target, and by their sides, two buckets full of Pokeballs)
Tom: Right, well I think to those with half a brain cell, this should be easy. However, for James' sake, I'll explain.
James: Hey!
Tom: The nature is for each person to take a pokeball, and throw it at the target. As you can see, there are layers. The outer is 10 points, the middle is 20 points, the inner is 30 points and the bulls-eye is 50 points. The main thing is that the total score is what will get you the reward challenge victory, so everyone needs to score. As it's unfair, Majori will have to lose one.
(It's tricky, and the choice is argued, but eventually, Joy steps aside)
Tom: Ah, the nurse has to sit this one out. O.K, opening pitchers get your balls ready!
(A few of the males look at Tom oddly)
Tom: Never mind, just throw the things…
(First up is Ash for Majori and Casey for Minori. Ash throws in his 'old-school' pose whilst Casey does her baseball pitch. The battle is on!)
(Both Ash and Casey hit the 30 point ring, both are fairly disappointed.)
Ash: I was so sure…
Casey: …I'd get the bullseye!
(The remaining 5 have various degrees of luck…)
Richie hits the bullseye whilst Misty hits the inner. Minori 80 – Majori 50
Giselle adds to that by hitting the bullseye, whilst Brock only hit's the middle. Minori 130 – Majori 70
On the other hand, Tracey hits the bullseye, whilst Todd only hits the outer. Minori 140- Majori 120
Jessie with a keen eye throws her Pokeball into the inner, whilst Duplica only hits the outer. Majori 150 – Minori 150
(Final throw – Rudi vs. James)
Tom: Well, we've got a tie, and this is the last throw. If we tie after this round, select your best thrower and they'll go into a sudden death situation, so gentlemen, take your pokeballs…
(Rudi and James take their weaponry, and focus…)
Tom: GO!
(Rudi spins with a dance movement and hits the inner – 30 points. James spins and throws…)
Tom: BULLSEYE!
(James hollers with joy, his skeet shooting practice coming in handy, as Rudi slides away disappointed. Majori on the other hand, begin jumping for joy, as for now, they are at a happy peace. Tom is also smiling.)
Tom: Ah, the smiles of youth remain…
(The smiles aren't on Minori's faces however, who's attitude is simply in the wrong place at the wrong time…they need to sort it out…)
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(Shot of Tom with the two tribes as Mr. Greenviille is about to extend his congratulations.)
Tom: Well, a close thing, but Majori nick it thanks to young Master James who I won't make of again until the next challenge.
James: Yay.
Tom: But this was a reward challenge, and I hope you enjoy it. From Washu Enterprizes, we have the ultimate entertainment facility for you lads and laddesses!
(From the depth of the sea, both tribes are astonished at what is before them. A multi-complex karaoke system with over 5000 songs, both English and Japanese, plus a soda/snack mini-bar attached, as the smiles seem to be slowly growing back on Majori's face.)
Tom: For tonight, this is all yours. Top of the range karaoke, plus plenty of drinks and snacks to keep you going tonight. Keep the fire warm, but not for the food, because you'll be partying down tonight!
(Majori finally get the right faces on and Ash and Misty high five with Brock and Tracey. Jessie is visibly beaming, but James is ecstatic. Joy simply smiles…but you can tell she's ready to let herself go as well…)
(Minori are a bit disappointed to say the least. Whilst on an island, a karaoke may be the last thing from their minds, food at the top of that list, it would have been nice to cheer up a bit. Now, Majori's morale is going to be high for the important immunity challenge.)
Tom: O.K, you party animals, I'll see you all tomorrow for immunity, don't get too drunk! The system will be ready for you as soon as you get back…Washu can do that somehow…but anyway, enjoy!
(The two tribes separate, one ready for a fun-filled evening, another, ready to try and raise their spirits somehow…)
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MAJORI
(As the lucky seven go to their camp, they get a nice big surprise…)
(Shot of Washu (Tenchi Muyo) with a smile on her face)
Washu: Washu-chan in the house!
(Two Washu puppets appear from each side)
Puppet 1: Washu is the best!
Puppet 2: Washu beats the rest!
Washu: But of course, I am Washu, the greatest genius and scientist in all of the galaxy!
Puppet 1: Washu's so smart…
Misty: Sorry Washu but…
Washu: Please call me Little Washu…or Washu-chan, heck the author isn't fussy…
Tracey: Little Washu, I here have reason to believe you had some sort of reward for us…
Washu: Oh yes! Follow me ladies and gentlemen!
(Shot of Washu as the group move to the open field where camp is. Washu removes a remote control from her dimensional space and presses a button)
Washu: And voila!
(From under the earth, and amazing the Pokecrew, a huge entertainment facility burst out of the ground. The state of the art karaoke is light years ahead of anything the crew have seen, and Washu's smug little smile proves that.)
Washu: Well, it's got the basics, karaoke machine, mini-bar, food storage, television, radio…did I mention the amplifiers…
Jessie: It's life James! (sobbing)
James: That it is Jessie! (also sobbing)
Washu: And just to make sure you don't do too much damage to my equipment, I'm going to join you tonight when the party is in full swing! For now, I still have that sample I need to take from Tenchi to do…(goes into a dimenshional gate)…be right back!
(The news of a night with Washu-chan isn't fully received positively, but the staring at the soda bar and the packets of crisps, nuts and chocolate on the other hand…)
(It's a mad rush as everyone except for Joy and Brock rush for the goodies.)
Brock: And they call me pathetic…
Joy: Do they?
Brock: (blushing) Er…
* * * *
MINORI TRIBE
Tom: A night on the town for Majori, a night in the slums for Minori as another challenge aludes them.
Rudi: You would have thought with Team Rocket gone, losing would have stopped…
Giselle: Reality check time Rudi, like this, we will keep losing. We have to give ourselves a good kick in the backsides to get this tribe off it's slump. (grumbles) With this time, we need a lot of luck though…
(Fortunately, no-one was around to hear it as the other 4 are basically down in the dumps under a tree)
Richie: And thus, another moral booster has come to an abrupt end. (sighs) We should have expected it…
Casey: You'd never think James with that kind of a skill…
Todd: From what I knew, he came from a rich family. He probably got a few skills up his sleeve…he just doesn't use them that much…
Duplica: I just want to forget it…and ignore the amount of fun that those guys are going to have…
(the four sigh in unison as Giselle and Rudi join them)
Rudi: Is this the queue for people depressed about a recent slump?
Richie: Join it.
(The two sit down as Casey avoids Giselle's eye. The group is quiet for a moment.)
Duplica: You know, we've been a tribe for over a week, and all we've done really is have arguments, be annoyed with certain people and in some cases, really annoyed…
(Giselle maintains an innocent look, although as you probably can guess, it doesn't really work on her)
Duplica: I think if we have any chance of doing any good now, we need to really be a team. And I think we don't know anything about each other really which constitutes as a team…
Casey: Eh? What do you mean?
Duplica: I mean that we should re-introduce each other. We learn what we're doing, what our lives were like…the stuff that real team-mates and friends should do.
Giselle: Actually…
(a pause)
Giselle: …that's a surprisingly good idea. Anything to break out of jail. O.K, ditto-girl, you're on. You start…
Duplica: (smiles) You're not the only one with brains Giselle.
Giselle: True, but I am the only one with beauty.
(Duplica bobs her tongue at Giselle as the group chuckle. For the time being, Minori at least are trying to get back on track…)
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3.00pm
MINORI
Tom: Over 2 hours gone, and the talk Minori are having is bringing more and more skeletons out of the closest…
Rudi: …when my folks died, it was like 'Welcome to the world'. A world where I was on my own. I made my most of it, as I had to look after my sister…although as Misty may tell you, sometimes I wasn't too good at it…
(The group mostly laugh, but it's been a tiring time, and even the rumble of Todd's stomach can't shake the feeling that this is going to be an eventful day…)
Rudi: …sometimes, my life, no matter how many friends, trainers and family you have, you lose that…(sighs)…I dunno, that security you have. For Mari, I'm the only security she can have now. The burden seems too much…
(Surprisingly, it's Giselle who puts an arm round his shoulder and rocks Rudi, who seems to be crying.)
Giselle: I'm sorry…I didn't think it was like that…
Rudi: Nah, it's O.K.
Todd: Have we all poured our guts out?
Casey: (stretches) Nah, I could talk like this for hours.
Todd: I know but…you do realise we haven't had anything to eat since 8. We skipped dinner for this talk.
Richie: Now that you mention it…
(A nearly group unison stomach rumble echoes in the forest)
Duplica: Er…anyone up for rations?
Rudi: We've always got rice…anyone want to go kill a boar?
Duplica/Casey: No thanks…
Giselle: Let's try fishing. We'll go together and try the scuba gear, a symbol of our now group effort.
Casey: I never thought I'd say it but count me in.
Richie: Sure.
Duplica: (sighs) No problem.
Rudi: I'll pass, I'll start the fire.
Todd: I'll stay as well. Moles don't tend to do well underwater.
Casey: (smiles) That mean we can drown you?
Todd: Don't push it or I'll tell Mikey what a mean nasty girl you are!
(Casey does the eyelid thing and the group share one final laugh before their meal starts. Meanwhile, Majori's is just beginning…)
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MAJORI TRIBE – 4.00pm
Tracey: Snacks all round and a fish lunch…
Brock: …courtesy of our two water maidens!
Misty: Aw guys…
Joy: …you're making us blush!
(Shot of Jessie snoring off a few two many handfuls of soda…)
James: Jessie…you're missing food!
Jessie: Just five more minutes…
Ash: A Rocket without food…like having a Pikachu without electricity?
Jessie: (up in a flash) Huh? Pikachu? Where?
Brock: Great, she's back to her normal self.
James: Jess, we're on vacation, we don't need to think about Pikachu!
Jessie: True, but my great mind needs to think up more evil plots to kidnap the Pikachu for the future…mind you, when I win the million pounds, maybe I won't need to do that!
Ash: Thanks for reminding me you're super villains…I nearly forgot.
Jessie: Hey twerp, thanks for reminding me about you're Pikachu.
(Ash and Jessie go into a staring contest.)
Misty: Oh well…those two minds will hold out as long as their brains do…not long at all…
Ash/Jessie: HEY!
Misty: (innocently…yep, doesn't work on her either) Oops…
Washu: Pass us the salt will you?
(Needless to say, the group are a little bit surprised to see Washu-chan appear before them sharing their dinner…)
Tracey: W-w-Washu-chan?
Washu: Yep, I'm here…anyone got any salt? No…oh well…(goes on her laptop, and gets a salt shakers from whatever space…)…ah, much better than these primitive islands.
Brock: Things just got a lot weirder…
Washu: Oh don't worry, I'll go and do my own thing until the sun sets. Then…party time!
Joy: Well…I don't have much time for these things, I'm not sure…
(Shot of Tracey/Brock arguing over who gets to duet with Joy as Ash and Jessie continue their staring contest)
Misty: I hate to say this but James may have the most stable mind on the island…
James: I'm scared of that possibility as well…
* * * *
6.00pm
MINORI
Tom: The team's new found bonding has won them a decent meal with a fish each and now they are trying to relax as the sun sets into the sea…
(Shot of Duplica and Richie under the shade of a tree. Casey is busy trying out her Mole theory on a pleading Todd, whilst Rudi is climbing a tree looking for some sugar cane or fruit, whilst Giselle is simply relaxing a fair feet away from them)
Richie: Does it bother you?
Duplica: Hmmm…
Richie: Being all goody-goody with Giselle when you know that she's still got us over a barrel…
Duplica: For the time being, all we can do is play along with her. Not even she's perfect…she'll slip through her armor sooner than later…
Richie: I hope so.
(The young girl smiles at Richie and touches him on the shoulder)
Duplica: Don't worry Richie-boy. We'll get her back.
(Richie smiles as the two holds hands for a brief second before letting go the moment anyone many spot them, like Rudi in the tree. However, a few minutes later…)
Rudi: Hey, what was that?
(Another noise catches them off guard)
Giselle: Oh no…the peace is ruined for tonight…
Duplica: They've started their entertainment (puts her earplugs on)…glad I chose these…(suddenly realises something…like 5 pairs of eyes on her…) Er…
Todd: GET THEM!
* * * *
MAJORI – 7.00pm
Tom: The sun is down, the night is here, and Washu-chan is in da house!
Washu: (singing badly) When you cry, we still rejoice, to hear your voice, oh yes it's true, my sweet Washu, please understand how much we love you…
(The infamous Washu No Lullaby sung by Washu herself…and being critiqued by Brock and Tracey. Jessie is near passed out from too muck karaoke and pop (a lethal combination) as Misty is singing along. Joy is also a bit red cheeked, yes, it's anime, but hey, anime soda is a lethal kick…James meanwhile has already sang about 5 times and is busy catching his breath…)
Brock: Someone…make the pain…stop…
Ash: (whispering) I suppose we should make them hear you're Jenny and Joy song eh Brock-o?
Brock: I'll be quiet.
Tracey: As long as we're not going to pass out in a pool of our own vomit…
Misty: I don't think it's that bad…
(The party continues into the night, with some good, and not so good, singing from the team…and for Minori, it's pure torture…)
* * * *
8.00pm
Giselle: Hearing them enjoy themselves was like pure torture. The noise would keep us awake…and their enjoyment just made me feel sick to my stomach. Can we beat anything like that?
(Shot of Casey taking practice swings using a modified piece of wood)
Casey: Could be worse…
Todd: …yeah, if we won, we'd have to hear you sing..
Casey: Girl with a piece of wood here Todd, be careful what you say…
Todd: (gulps) Yes ma'am.
(They look at the camp, where Duplica is either asleep or trying to. The two grumble)
Casey: Sometimes I think she's the mole with those earplugs…
Todd: Yes! I am Mole free!
Casey: Quiet Mole.
Todd: Or not…
(Shot of Rudi and Richie washing up the remain afters of what used to be their supper, after their long talk, they've eaten in a bit of a hurry…)
(Shot of Rudi being sick)
(…some in too much of a hurry)
Richie: It was a case of the yin and the yang. The yin that the team is together, the yang that so is the other team.
* * * *
(The night ends for Majori as they all fall asleep to where they have been sitting, as Washu leaves with the equipment for a late night session torturing…I mean, experimenting on Tenchi. All the cards are in Majori's favor, can they play a Blue Eyes or a Kuriboh for tomorrow's challenge?)
* * * *
Day 11 – 7.45am…
Tom: The night of joy and fun may be a huge price to Majori as they will find out. For Minori, last night had actually only made them stronger…
(Shot of Richie cooking the breakfast)
Richie: (to himself) We're gonna win…we're gonna win…
Richie: I've never quit at anything in my life, I don't plan to start now…
Giselle: Psyching yourself up eh?
Richie: (grunting) I don't have much of a choice you know…I don't want to lose this, I don't want any chance of being eliminated…
Giselle: (sing-song) Aw, come on! As long as you're with me, you won't. I scratch your back, you scratch mine.
Richie: (sighs) I knew it…when it all comes down to it, you've still got a scheme in that mind of yours.
Giselle: Just remember, you and her words I just heard. It's your own fault…especially for being so lovey-duvey.
Richie: We-we-we wasn't!
Giselle: Sure…whatever…I'd certainly not be this weak…
Richie: Who said I was being weak?
Giselle: Prove it Mr. Bigshot. Prove that you're strong enough for this game…all I'm doing is surviving. (she turns to leave) I suggest you do the same.
(As Giselle leaves, Richie looks around camp. Rudi is hanging out some wet clothes, Todd is trying to catch some fish, and Duplica and Casey are arm-wrestling, neither one having an advantage. Richie has to smile.)
Richie: What a motley crew…but I guess, it's a crew I've got to live with.
(Richie goes back to cooking…)
* * * *
MAJORI TRIBE – 9.00pm
Tom: Meanwhile, Majori find out the aftermath of a karaoke hangover…
(Shot of James stirring after being sprawled out…)
James: Urghh…I feel like a Snorlax just ran over me…
Jessie: I think one did…
(Shot of James, who turns a quick shade of purple, as he finds himself sprawled on a half-naked Jessie…Jessie quickly rids herself of the nuisance, as only Jessie can…)
Jessie: YOU PERVERT!
(That should wake the masses up…)
Tracey: Oh Brock, I think she was talking to you…
Brock: Shut up…I'm not in the mood now…
(They both suddenly realise that Joy was in the centre of the two of them, and both go crimson before separating. Fortunately, the young nurse is still asleep, guess she's not used to the art that is known as karaoke…)
Brock: Hoo…
Tracey: …boy.
(The two guys turn…and find something else to turn their attention to. A shot of Ash and Misty snuggling very close, in fact Ash has his arm wrapped around Misty's shoulders, and the girl is cuddling very close. The two have bright smiles and appear still away with the Clefairies…)
Jessie: Oh…aww…look at this…
James: (after recovering from the beating he so richly didn't deserve…honest) Two romantic creatures in a hot camp…(gets a rose and goes all bishounen)…what trials prepare to be pounced on this two unfortunate young lovers? (dramatic pose) To be continued…
Brock: Well, I always thought he was a Tuxedo Mask wannabe…
James: Watch the mouth twerp!
Misty: (Stirring) H-huh…what's going on?
(Misty's eyes open as the 4 of them quickly hide their backs, trying to hide their snickers…Misty wonders what the heck is going on…until she feels something on her shoulder.)
(To say she's shocked is an understatement…and Misty blushes, part from anger, and part from embarrassment.)
Misty: Y-you guys…
James: Aww….you are just too cute…
(Misty carefully removes herself from Ash as the young master in training shakes awake. Misty turns to hide her own blush as Ash wakes up…)
Ash: Ohh…that was a warm sleep…huh (notices everyone's look)…what's going on?
Brock: Absolutely…
Tracey: …nothing!
Ash: All I remember was singing Pokemon Master and then…Misty, you O.K?
Misty: F-f-fine Ash…
(Shot as Joy finally stirs up)
Joy: Oh…I can't remember feeling like this since my school days.
Mistyu: (relieved for a change of conversation) Joy, we'd better get up and get something ready, what's the time?
Ash: Flip, it's 9 already!
Brock/Tracey/James/Jessie: WHAT?
* * * *
10.30am.
Tom: Majori's late night partying means that they need to get everything done for 11 before an hour walk to the immunity challenge. However, the aftermath of the other night still means a few problems…
(Shot of Joy, who can't take her food down as she excuses herself…)
Tom: Food and tired eyes makes a nurse go bad, and she isn't the only one…
(Shot of Jessie and James trying not to fall asleep…)
Jessie: I can't remember partying like that since Pokemon Tech…
James: At least we'll have a pleasant memory if we le…huh, Jess?
(Jessie runs off to be sick)
Misty: Yeah, very pleasant.
* * * *
Immunity Challenge
Trademark stretcher challenge, one lies on it, the others make a stretcher and have to find the victim. First team wins.
(Shot of Tom mildly entertained by the gang of Poke-people, half-dead, half-tired or just fidgetty…)
Tom: That time of the…
(Misty, Jessie, Duplica and Giselle in unison smack the poor misguided idiot out of his boots.)
Tom: …O.K, ignore that. What you need to know is the challenge. For survivor veterans, this one should be quite familiar.
(Shot of pieces of wood and materials for the group to get her hands messy, as Tom explains the challenge)
Tom: In 10 minutes time, I want you to have constructed a stretcher good enough for one of you, preferably the lightest of course. Then, one of you will be 'trapped' on a tree about 400 metres south of here. 4 of you then will go there and rescue that member, and then head back. The first to cross the finish line will win…simple as that?
(The groups half-heart nod at Tom)
Tom: Now, in these next 10 minutes, you need to make a stretcher, decide who needs to be rescued and then decide who is going to do the rescuing. I suggest you start now…
* * * *
MAJORI
(Jessie and James are pretty good at doing a stretcher…well, they are on plenty of them, and Tracey's skills at sketching are handy in making one. However, there is a problem…)
Tracey: Misty is the lightest, so why are you arguing?
Brock: Because Joy isn't feeling well you know?
Tracey: I don't think any of us are, and she's the strongest here, I think she needs to be of some help whether we like it or not, she is way stronger than most of their tribe put together…
Brock: But…
Joy: (puts a hand on Brock's shoulder) I'll be fine…
Misty: Geez…I gotta be the damsel in distress…
James: I thought you wouldn't mind that…
Misty: Shut it. Besides, Ash isn't going to do this one anyway…
James: Who said anything about Ash?
(Misty's blush could be a Tauros' signal…)
MINORI
(Like with Majori, there is an argument about who is on the stretcher)
Giselle: Well…I'd thought I'd be the lightest…
Todd: But someone with your fitness and muscle would be much better struggling with the stretcher.
Giselle: If that's your idea of help, then I'll pass…
Richie: Guys, no arguing…remember?
(Eventually, after a hard discussion between the three girls, Casey is the one they'll rescue and Duplica drops out. The stretcher is made well from Todd, Richie and Rudi, with Giselle adding pointers. The race is on…)
* * * *
Tom: After a couple of tests from the victims, Misty and Casey are sent to a nearby location where they will be rescued. From there, for Majori – James, Brock, Tracey and Joy with Ash and Jessie cheering. For Minori – Richie, Rudi, Todd and Giselle with Duplica on the sidelines.
Tom: O.K, and let this whitewash commence!
(Tom drops the white flag as Majori and Minori wave off, with Ash and Duplica cheering from the sidelines, Jessie shut shouting 'Don't screw up!')
(Majori take the early lead, with a half metre advantage over Minori. Majori seem to have the power advantage, however, Joy doesn't look 100 percent at times, and Minori have a good all round strength. Brock and Tracey seem to be trying to go too fast at times for James and Joy to keep up the pace and they start to tire as they approach the 300 metre mark)
(Giselle holds the fort well as the group do some even temper breathing and just remain slightly behind Majori as they carry the stretcher to the main trees, where the load will get a little heavier…)
* * * *
Misty: …as I said, the Starmie's will rule this year!
Casey: Oh no way Misty! The Electabuzz will thunder punch a hole right through them!
Misty: (smiles) Something tells me I'm never going to convince you.
Casey: (smiles) Something tells me you're right.
(The two chuckle before hearing noises come…)
Misty: Ah well, time to ask like a damsel in distress. HEY, OVER HERE!
Casey: COME ON YOU GUYS!
(Shot as Majori come through the bushes first, closely followed by Minori. Majori dump the stretcher first…but come across a problem.)
James: Er…how are we gonna get her down?
(Meanwhile…)
Giselle: You ready?
Todd/Richie/Rudi: Yes ma'am!
(Todd climbs up the tree and unties Casey. The electabuzz fangirl jumps and lands in Richie and Rudi's arms, who put her on the stretcher. Giselle smiles.)
Giselle: We may have our problems, but we know where our bread is buttered. We made a plan, and it seemed to work.
(Minori are the first to travel with their heavier load. James finally manages to untie Misty as she clings to his back before the other guys help her on the stretcher. However, another problem has occurred…Misty is heavier than Casey.)
Misty: If anyone calls me…
Brock/Tracey/James: No ma'am!
(The race resumes with Minori in the lead. It's more of a struggle now but Minori's conserving energy tactic seems to have worked as they haven't slowed down much. Majori follow close behind, but are tiring a bit. Joy coughs and nearly falls but holds her own…)
Joy: Come on…just a little more…
(Suddenly lady luck intervenes)
(Giselle trips on something and the whole group fall. After a few moans and groans, Majori emerge close behind, and are about to take the lead…
…but then Giselle grabs Tracey's ankle. Tracey shakes it off…but to someone, it seems like something else.)
Rudi: HEY, YOU KICKED A GIRL! YOU ASSHOLE!
Tracey: I DIDN'T! SHE WAS TRYING TO STOP ME!
Giselle: I'm just trying to get up…forget it Rudi, let's just get up and win!
(Rudi is pissed, but carrying on as Giselle regains control of the stretcher. The last 100 metres are in sight and Majori are in the lead as Ash and Jessie try and cheer them on. Then disaster…)
Joy: I need to stop…
(Joy's pause sending the team falling as Tracey is also struggling.)
Brock: Come on Joy…just a little farther…
(Joy somehow brings up the strength to carry on, but Minori are catching up. Withint 50 minutes, they are neck and neck…and they both fall…)
Ash: Come on guys, you've got this in the bag!
Duplica: Don't listen to him, it's not over…we've got it!
(Both tribes use what strength they've got to get to the end. Suddenly, a spur of power from Rudi pushes Minori 3 inches ahead. Todd gets to the finish line just before James face goes. Minori tribe win.)
(An exhausted Minori collapse, but it's a happy smile. Casey launches into an exhausted Todd's arms as the two hug. Richie is laughing, as Duplica comes over with tears in her eyes and hugs him. Even Giselle has to smile and doesn't refuse a hug from Rudi)
(However, as an exhausted and disappointed Majori collapse to the floor, Tom is informed there will be an injury to something Tracey complained about…)
* * * *
(Both tribes waits, especially Minori, extremely nervous, about the incident in the jungle where Giselle supposedly grabbed Tracey's ankle to try and delay him. Considering how close the race was, this evidence could be vital…)
(Shot of Tom coming back to the two tribes.)
Tom: O.K, in the race, Minori clearly won over Majori. However, we have listened to what Tracey said about Giselle possibly trying to hold him up by grabbing the ankle. Delaying any team member is against the rules.
(Tracey smiles as Majori gain hope.)
Tom: However…we have reason to believe that Giselle actually was retaliating for something YOU did Tracey.
Tracey: Huh?
(Shot of the clip)
(As the four fall, Majori slightly pass. Giselle is getting up and Tracey, whether by accident or purpose, sends her back to the ground with a shove. THEN, Giselle grabs the ankle of Tracey…and we're not sure if he was trying to kick her off. Rudi's face shows he certainly thinks so.)
(Tracey is stunned)
Tracey: I didn't mean to do that!
Tom: (sighs) Whether it was accident or purpose, the evidence shows that Giselle was already getting up to carry on the race, but your shove delayed her. So in other words, your actions came before hers, and seeing how hot-headed she is, probably wanted to get back.
Giselle: Hey!
Tom: Relax kid. Therefore, the result stands. Minori win and Majori have Tribal Council.
(Minori resume celebrating as Majori are stunned. Some are upset with Tracey, some with themselves, some with Tom. But Tom's smile means that their pleas are for nought. They are going to Council…)
* * * *
MINORI TRIBE
Tom: The group are understandably happy and relieved of their unexpected success in the gruelling immunity challenge.
Giselle: I must admit…I felt that I had blew that one…so…I…guess…
Richie: Giselle going to admit we did good/
Giselle: …that you're not all totally incompetent.
(massive facefault)
Todd: Actually, that's as close as a compliment I think we're going to get out of her, so we should be grateful.
Duplica: Grateful, Shmateful! You guys were the best!
Casey: Yep…I think we finally understood the meaning of team…
(Casey and Duplica high-five as Rudi jokes)
Rudi: I think we should call those two Tom and Jerry…
Richie: Actually, I think you were trying to play a game of cat and mouse with that guy over there…
Rudi: (humour vanishes) Geez…he tries to get us disqualified, and tries to hurt someone of our team as well…
Giselle: I told you, he didn't kick me…
Rudi: That's beside the point! What an idiot…to think he travelled with Misty when I was battling Ash…drives me nu…WHOA!
(Giselle has just kicked him forward so that he lands face first into the sand)
Giselle: Jeez…your tense. I think a massage is in order…
Duplica/Richie/Casey/Todd: HUH?
Rudi: (on the verge of nosebleeding) Huh…th-th-that's not necess….ohhh…(calms down)…never mind….ahh…heaven…
Giselle: (doing the shoulders like an expert) You're so tense, all angry over a silly thing like that…although it was kinda sweet…
Rudi: Huh…OWW!
Giselle: Don't tense up so suddenly…otherwise it will hurt…
Richie: (whispering) I don't suppose you got your camera handy Todd…
Todd: (whispering) Huh why?
Richie: (whispering) Just in case I need some blackmail material…
Todd: (whispering) For what?
Richie: No reason…
(The others go and just celebrate in their own way, the girls head into the sea, whilst Richie and Todd ignore the screams of horror from Rudi's way.)
Giselle: There. Now, Round 2. (Locks on a sleeperhold as Rudi is now nervous…) Just relax and it won't hurt.
(An ugly scream echoes throughout the island 5 seconds after she said that.)
Giselle: (sighs) You didn't relax.
* * * *
Tom: Whilst Minori have their play time, Majori's loss has made the Brock/Tracey feud go way beyond fighting for Joy…
Brock: First of all…as much as she's annoying, you try to shove Giselle out of the way. The evidence shows it, so it was your fault.
Tracey: I tell you it was an accident!
Brock: Accident or no, is it or is it not your fault we lost that challenge…
Jessie: Can we just shut up and say you're both idiots!
Tracey/Brock: DID WE ASK FOR A ROCKET'S OPINION?
Jessie: OH YEAH, SAYS WHO TWERPS?
(Shot of Ash, Misty, Joy and James with a cup of green tea in their hands.)
Ash: Misty, James, how come you're getting involved?
James: Me involved with a Jessie rage…no way, I like my life where it is thank you very much.
Misty: Besides, let Brock and Tracey argue…we'll just keep out of it.
Ash: Misty not butting in? I think I faint…(mallet shot)
Misty: I'll help you in that regard.
Joy: I'm sorry…I think it was my fault, I wasn't 100%…I'm so sorry…
Misty: (smiles) Hey it's O.K Joy, how was we supposed to know what would happen in the heat of the moment.
(Shot of Tracey, Jessie and Brock arguing. Little do they know all three are putting their heads in a noose…)
* * * *
MAJORI – 4.00pm
Tracey: Bad enough that Brock is on my case…the fact that Jessie, who did nothing in that challenge is complaining really ticks me off…
(Shot of Tracey cleaning up after a small meal. After yesterday's rampage of snacks, getting the trademark rice down their throats is a poor consolation…especially after today's immunity disaster…)
Jessie: Oh boy…all this depression gets to you, you know?
James: (Be quiet! We don't to put ourselves in front of this jury…there may be a chance that we can survive if those two keep going at it…)
Jessie: Hmmm…they underestimate the true powers of Jessie, the beautiful (and most talented) member of Team Rocket!
Ash: Oh…evil speech time, I'm going…
(J and J are surprised to see Ash hanging on a tree above them, trying to get a coconut…)
James: How much did he hear?
Ash: Come on, I may be dense, but I'm not stupid enough to vote off either of my friends, no matter what their problems are. Team Rocket are top of my list and as long as everyone sees that, no problem.
Tracey: Brock's gone!
Brock: Tracey's outta here!
* * * *
MINORI TRIBE – 8.00pm
Tom: Meanwhile, our smug little winners…damn it, Ash wasn't in it, that's why they lost…ahem…the Minori tribe are busy being true to their new team spirit as the sun goes down on another beautiful day…
Casey: Wow!
Giselle: Sunsets that much of a surprise to you?
Casey: Hey, I'm a country girl…what did you expect?
Casey: I may still not like Giselle, but at least now we're not getting at each others throats. This may be the best thing to happen to Minori tribe.
Todd: You've got a large proud family back home Case. Not exactly the country home I envisioned…
Casey: Eh…shut up!
(Casey hits Todd on the shoulder as the others chuckle)
Richie: You wonder how much of life we miss whilst here…
Rudi: Hey, if you win this, the rest of your life is set out.
Duplica: Yeah…does anyone wonder if doing this is the easy way out?
Casey: Yeah…maybe it seems like we're doing this through talent, but that means that I won't need to carry on my Pokemon journey.
Todd: Aw, don't worry Case, we'll vote you off next time if that's the way you feel!
Casey: (cheery) Oh really? (Nene-evil mode) Time to die photo-boy!
(Casey chases the hapless former mole as their colleagues all laugh at the cat and mouse game ahead of them…but a game will end for one of Majori tomorrow night at Tribal Council)
* * * *
DAY 12
(A circular shot of the island as Tom stands in the centre of the shrine of Lugia, attempting to look dignified…needless to say, it doesn't work…)
Tom: Well, another day, another Tribal Council. You'd think I'd get used to this, but anytime Ash is even close to being eliminated…oh what am I saying? A.K will get through this O.K! In fact…
(Er, moving swiftly on…)
MAJORI – 8.00am
(This time there is no karaoke hangover for the team, only the certain doom that another tribal council brings. Jessie and Brock were saved last time from Jenny's outgoings, will it save them again this time because of Tracey's errors?)
(Shot of Joy sitting by the side of the beach)
Joy: I wondering about Tracey and Brock. Are their problems with each other because of…
Misty: Don't them get you down Joy.
(Shot of Misty sitting by Joy, neither are bothering to fish, the agony of tonight enough to fill them up)
Joy: What do you mean?
Misty: Brock and Tracey. You do realise that they are head over heels for you don't you?
Joy: (blushing) Ummm…I didn't expect you to say it quite so bluntly…
Misty: Heh. You're really beautiful though you know Joy...it's isn't really that surprising. Then again, Brock has always had a weakness for pretty women, especially Joys and Jennys.
Joy: Oh boy…but what about Tracey?
Misty: Let's just say that in his sketch books are more than pokemon pictures…
Joy: Oh I see…(Joy can't help but laugh)…but I'm a fair bit older than them…(she blushes)
Misty: Ohhhhh…I won't embarrass you any more…
(Joy silently moves by her side and the two girls begin to chat much like old friends)
Joy: Misty is like a sister I wish I had. As I come from a long line of nurses, it's nice to meet something completely different. As a spirit of the water, she seems to be in time with the ocean as I was.
Misty: Nice to talk to Joy. It's like being with a true girl out there, especially after being around two boys over the last few years. Wish it could happen more often…maybe I should pray for Casey and Duplica to survive before the merge…before I become evil and cast them into the ocean…
(Shot of Brock cooking the rice and the rat that Tracey caught in one of his custom made traps.)
James: Maybe next time we're out of luck, we'll have to learn these traps so we can catch a few Rattata for lunch?
Jessie: If you think I'm going to eat any diseased rodent when we're after Pikachu, you are joking!
Tracey: Well, you're not going to get much else out of this so we got no choice.
Jessie: Oh no, eating rats is where I draw a line!
Tracey: Jessie is digging herself into a hole with her not wanting to eat the rats. We need anything other than the rice…Ash and Misty may be able to survive on rice alone, but I can't.
(Tracey cooks the rat, and in a spirit, cuts a piece for James.)
James: Is it a delicacy?
Tracey: Anything is here…
(But whilst James eats his share, Brock has a differing view of that scene…)
Brock: Tracey sharing the rat with James…that's a direct refusal of the 4 'twerps' that Team Rocket would call us, from twerp to twerp…I think it's official…we are rivals.
(Meanwhile, Ash…)
Ash: Huh, what's with everyone?
(…is clueless as usual.)
* * * *
MINORI TRIBE – 12.00am
Tom: …another thing why Ash will survive…
(Oh forget Tom for the time being, Minori have nothing to worry about for tonight, so decided to amuse themselves in their own ways…)
Rudi: You can tell we are struggling to pass for time…
Giselle: Are you going to find your snail or not?
(Shot of a 'race track' made from pieces of wood, and burrows of sand blocking each lane. It is a snail race…yep, they are that desperate to do something…)
Casey: O.K Eleboo, show them your speed?
Todd: Eleboo?
Duplica: She's named the snail…god help us…
Richie: If the gods could hear us, they would have helped us by now…sadly, I don't think that's the case Dup-chan.
Todd/Casey: DUP-CHAN?
Duplica: (blushes) O.K whatever I just said about Casey's snail, ignore…
Casey: (chuckles) Of course.
Duplica: You…you're dead…
Richie: Does anyone have any sympathy for the terrible beating I'm about to receive…
Rudi/Giselle/Todd/Casey: No.
Richie: Thought not.
(A few minutes later, and Richie properly introduced to the ground, they have their snails and are preparing to 'race' them)
Rudi: Something tells me this won't be as exciting as a Lapras vs. Blastoise race in one of my neighbouring gyms, but still…
Casey: Go for it Eleboo!
Todd: Come on Snapshot!
Giselle: This naming thing has really gotten ridiculous…
(The race lasts 11 minutes, the team excited for every last moment of this high impact race…well maybe not, but that doesn't stop Casey from celebrating after Eleboo comes in first.)
Casey: YAY! That's a sign, the Electabuzz are going to win the series this year!
Todd: Maybe it's a different omen…maybe it means YOU'RE going to win Poke-vivor.
Casey: (smiles) Maybe so…
Giselle: Oh great, she's going to sing…baton down the hatches!
(Fortunately, we avoid that torture as we cut back to Majori)
* * * *
MAJORI: 2.00pm
(Decisions are being made now, as people are wondering, is it better to remove someone from Team Rocket…or is it better to remove one of the two main problems of discomfort…)
Ash: Well, I don't care. I'm not voting for either Brock or Tracey. We've got to somehow make them snap out of their problems.
Misty: Unlikely…considering the problem is Joy.
Ash: You want us to go after Joy?
Misty: Please Ash…no chance, if it wasn't for her, I'd have gone insane long ago with Brock, Tracey and Team Rocket on the island…
Ash: What about me?
Misty: Especially you sweetie…(ruffles Ash' hair)…and I can't vote you off!
Ash: Aww…thanks Misty!
Misty: Because (pumps fists together) you're my little stress reliever when Brock loses his ear-grabbing appeal…
Ash: (sweatdrops) Thanks Misty…
(Brock comes in)
Brock: Hey guys…I'm going to do an early lunch today, no sense going all nervous and sick when we're going to Council.
Misty: O.K Brock.
Brock: Er…as for Council…you're not…
Ash: Don't be silly Brock, we're not even considering to vote you off, don't be afraid! We're going after…
Brock: Don't tell me. It makes it all the much better when I vote for Tracey tonight that he hasn't got your support…
Misty: Er…well…
Brock: Anyway, must watch the fire, be back soon and don't do anything I wouldn't do! (He leaves)
Ash: I think he just gave us permission to do what we wanted…
(Misty turns her face to hide her blush)
Ash: What?
Misty: N-n-nothing! So anyway…
(This time Tracey comes into the camp)
Tracey: Hey guys…wazzup?
Ash: The sky, birds, flying pokemon, Meowth's hot air balloon…
Misty: …and our chances of winning this game at this rate.
Tracey: You telling me, guys, I told you I'm sorry with what happened…
Misty: For what? For pushing Giselle, you should be rewarded the medal of honour…
Ash: I wouldn't go that far but…
Tracey: So does that mean…
Misty: You're safe Trace, trust me, we think that…
Tracey: Oh, you see the same thing as I do. We know that he's being the main problem and we'll cut him out tonight.
Misty: Er, actually Trace…
Tracey: It's O.K. I know he's your friend but at least you see what's right. Anyway, I'm off for a swim, join me?
Misty: Maybe later Trace.
Tracey: Oh. Well, see ya!
(As Tracey leaves, Ash and Misty sigh in unison)
Ash: Is anyone even thinking clearly?
(As he says this, Joy enters the camp. Misty smiles and the three begin a talk. Meanwhile, Team Rocket have their own evil plan in mind…)
Jessie: See all we have to do is vote for one of those twerps and we should be O.K!
James: Yes, Team Rocket will rule the world!
(It's Team Rocket, it's not meant to be much of a plan…but then again, it may just work…)
* * * *
MINORI TRIBE – 5.00pm
(The group have just been fed and watered, courtesy of a decent fish meal, and now the group are now just killing time as best as they can…)
(Shot of Giselle straightening out her school uniform out as best as she can.)
Giselle: I must remind everyone here that I am still the most beautiful, talented and humble star of Pokemon Tech! This uniform reminds me where I am and where I have come from…
(Shot of Rudi playing a game of 'baseball' with Todd and Casey. Casey is pitching with a small rock whilst the bat is simply a piece of wood. Todd is catching as Rudi swings and misses…)
Casey: Man, you suck!
Rudi: Hey, I'm an islanders not a…er, what are they called again?
Casey: (sighs) Ball player.
Todd: Remind me when close season comes. Maybe you can explain the rules to him of every player in the Pokestar League again Case?
Casey: Heh, maybe I will…
Rudi: Maybe not…
(As Casey continues her horrible torture, Duplica and Richie simply enjoy the water's touch as the sun beams out just three hours before Tribal Council)
Duplica: You didn't have to blurt out that nickname you know Richie-boy, they are all at least a little suspicious now…
Richie: Hey, I don't care. It's not like Giselle is having problems with that, it's just a bit of overconfidence we got…
Duplica: But it's true. Apart from Casey, do you think they'd trust anyone else here?
Richie: What do you mean?
Duplica: Think about it. Giselle is from a snobby prep school and is so arrogant that anyone with a yen less than her is a peasant, Rudi already has a past with Ashy-boy and Misty which is…enlightening to say the least, and Todd…well, who trusts a former mole?
Richie: Very good points there…
Duplica: Besides, I've got a plan to at least give Giselle in check until the merge anyway.
Richie: Really?
Duplica: Just in the back of my mind…but for now…
(Duplica splashes Richie with a modified tidal wave of water. Richie huffs before fighting back as the two youngsters actually do act like youngsters. At one point, Richie gets a bit close and the two topple over in the water…and as they surface, Richie blushes at the closeness of their faces. The two separate like Naru and Keitaro at an embarrassing moment…)
(…but no matter. Because the one with egg on their face is the one who is making the long walk…)
* * * *
7.00pm – MAJORI TRIBE
(The time is nearly at hand for Majori to realise who is going, as there is very little in the way of talking. Jessie and James simply do evil snickers, and Brock and Tracey are saying little.)
Misty: You O.K with that?
Joy: Yes…I'd prefer to resolve it myself with them.
Ash: That's good of you Joy.
(The group make their long walk to Tribal Council, where the baka currently known as Tom Greenville awaits…and where a lucky seven becomes half a dozen…)
* * * *
TRIBAL COUNCIL – LUGIA'S SENDING
Tom: And point number 119 why Ash won't lose is that…
Ash: Er…Mr Greenville?
Tom: Huh? OH ASH…YOU'RE NOT GOING TO BE LEAVING US TODAY ARE YOU?
Ash: Err…I hope not.
Tom: Oh that's good…for a moment I was getting worried. O.K the 7 of you, get inside…
(The seven of them sit on a respective stool, where the computers come up. Again, they now have screensavers with their trademark pokemon.)
Ash – Pikachu
Misty – Psyduck
Brock – Crobat
Tracey – Scyther
Jessie – Arbok
James – Weezing
Joy – Chansey
Tom: Well guys, I'll never get used to seeing everyone here at Council, the plan was for Butch and Cassidy to go, that was fine, but then Todd, Giselle and Rudi would go and then it was going to be a coin toss for the sixth one. So, why have I got to see Majori again?
Misty: Er…because we lost?
Tom: (light bulb) Oh yeah, that's right! So Tracey, what happened?
Tracey: (grumbles) Did you have to remind me of that Mr Greenville?
Tom: Yes…it's in my cue cards.
Tracey: Oh boy…anyway, I didn't realise it was my fault until the footage, and I certainly didn't mean it. I just hope that certain people in this tribe don't see that as a reason to vote me off…
Tom: Certain people eh? Well, I won't mention any names, Brock, but you have been having problem haven't you Brock…
Brock: Look it's not my fault that…
Tracey: My fault on what?
Brock: For Christ sake Tracey, I personally believe in actually not hurting a girl to try and make an impression…
Tracey: I suppose drooling over any pretty thing is your way of admiration then, wouldn't you agree Joy?
(Joy blushes as Brock also goes red…but from anger.)
Brock: Why you…
(Suddenly two simultaneous mallet shots come from Misty to the two third wheels)
Misty: Excuse me, but what's more important? Getting Joy's attention, or surviving the island? Geez…
Tom: Thank you Misty. Now before this turns into World War 11, let's get with the voting. Headphones on, so Tracey and Brock can curse as much as they want towards each other…
(The 7 of them put on their headphones as they begin typing in who they would like to see gone.)
ASH: The times have changed. Friends have become enemies, enemies have become…er…acquaintances…but still…
VOTE: JESSIE
ASH: …she's still a Rocket with an attitude.
MISTY: Despite their problems, they are my friends. So I'll have to try and sort them out for another time…
BROCK: Whatever happens, I know no-one will care. However, this is just a point…
VOTE: TRACEY
BROCK: …take the fact that I prefer to see him off ahead of Team Rocket just shows how annoyed I am with him now.
TRACEY: Let's see Team Rocket or new rival?
VOTE: BROCK
TRACEY: Difficult choice…honestly.
JESSIE: Thank you twerps for serving me well to survive…
VOTE: BROCK
JESSIE: …and this is your reward breeder twerp! Bye!
JAMES: Well, who would have thought the twerps problems had escalated this far? I for one know this is my best chance now to survive, and I plan to take advantage of it.
JOY: It's tough…seeing that two guys seem to like me, I've never really had this feeling before with my work…and to tell you the truth…it's kinda nice.
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Tom: 'Phones off!
(The group removes their headphones as the infamous guest host looks on.)
Tom: Well know, you guys know how it goes now, so let's get on with it. The screen above me is coming down, and soon we shall know the votes for Day 12. So let's get right down to it.
(The screen flashes blue and the first vote comes up…)
Tom: JESSIE.
Jessie: I DEMAND A RECOUNT!
Tom: Jess, it hasn't finished yet.
Jessie: O.K.
Tom: Second vote…JESSIE.
Jessie: I DEMAND A RECOUNT!
Tom: Oh boy…third vote…TRACEY.
(Tracey grumbles)
Tom: Fourth vote…BROCK
(Tracey smiles as Brock's small smile now vanishes)]
Tom: Fifth vote…BROCK
(Brock sighs, his hands held in his head)
Tom: Sixth vote…TRACEY.
(The watcher now has his eyes glued to the screen.)
Tom: Well, we have a three way tie at the moment. Two votes for Tracey, Brock and Jessie. If the vote is for anyone other than those three, we go into a tie-breaker. If not, we have our 4th's eviction. Don't you love the suspense?
(Blank and nervous faces…)
Tom: Party-poopers. O.K, the 7th and final vote…and indeed, 4th person to be kicked off is…
(The 7th vote reveals to be…)
Tom: Jessie.
(Jessie splutters, blubbers and basically all and out denies that the voting is wrong, but it's there in blue and white, as Tom snickers under his breath)
Tom: Jessie…would you kindly not burst a vein here and wait until you've left, please come up here…
(Jessie storms up, not even looking at James, disgusted at the events transpired)
Tom: Jessie, your tribes has cast you off. Your sending is complete. (The Power of One plays) You must leave.
Jessie: Whatever…
(Jessie goes as Tom turns to the rest)
Tom: And another member of Team Rocket goes blasting off. That's three for four here. I don't fancy your chances now James.
James: Thanks a lot…
Tom: O.K, well, I'll guess I'll be seeing you tomorrow then, and don't get into too much trouble…
(The group go, as slightly confusion and relief remain in the group.)
5 MINUTES AFTER COUNCIL
(Tom is walking ready to go to his cabin for the night, when…)
????: Tom?
Tom: Huh…I know that voice…
(he turns…)
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Jessie's final words…
Grrrr…after everything was going so well, I still get kicked off, grr…well, I don't know how well the twerps will last, and frankly I don't care. I suppose I better hope James performs some sort of miracle otherwise there will be hell to pay. Still…at least I lasted longer than Butch and Cassidy…now where is that mangy alley cat…
Time spent on the island: 12 days
Misty: Surprise! Not going to go for our friends that easily! Besides…you're an old hag!
Joy: I think it's best that I don't vote for Tracey or Brock. They may be fighting because of me, so I think it's best I sort it out myself, and I'd rather not take the easy way out and vote for one of them now. Jessie, I'm afraid you're the victim of choice here…
Votes:
Jessie (3) - Ash, Misty, Joy
Brock (2) Tracey, Jessie
Tracey (2) Brock, James
Next time;
Tom is kidnapped! Er…well he is, but it's an excuse so a guest host can come on! And will Ash be relieved or dismayed at the person judging him?
People are getting suspicious of the activity between two certain people in Minori tribe…but it's not the two you may think…
Reward challenge: Blood from a stone challenge, race from one side with a tube of blood to fill the bank up, who wins?
Immunity challenge: 3 sports challenge, tennis, volleyball and swimming. 2 out of 3 wins immunity!
And the 5th person to be sent into the sunset…
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And that's a wrap!
Well now, another day, another chapter…and at least now I can focus on my survivor fics for a while until I start working on my stuff for next year.
Anyway, please read and review, I always appreciate it!
Zaizen!