POKEVIVOR
Finally Found Out
It's just one of those days when you wish you had a Millenium Eye handy, as you wish to see what's in the mind of each of our contestants, or in Ash's case, see if anything is actually in it. Actually, considering the rift in Majori at the moment, that might not be the best idea, this is a PG fic after all.
Anyway, let's see what's going on over at Enil…
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(A shot of the host's camp, situated only half a mile from the challenge beach on the Majori side. Everything is normal…well, except for the shouting of a very reluctant host being brought down to earth…)
Tom: No-one told me about this!
(Shot of the camp as Tom Greenville is confronted by his creator and Quad-R boss Donald Marco. Behind him are three figures. The two nearest him are two former Duelist Kingdom officials still decked in their suits and shades. The third person is still unknown…)
Donald: Tom, as I told you, it's standard protocol to have hosts get a reprieve every so often. And, yes, usually it's for the hosts to get a vacation from the stressful job of hosting….in your case, though, it's because the producers think you're starting to scare the contestants.
Tom: You're saying they need a vacation from me?
Donald: To quote Meowth, 'Dat's Right!'
Tom: Ah, come on…
Donald: Besides, you need to help us prep from the next issue of the Quad-R.
Tom: …..
(Shot of Tom bowing his head in defeat)
Donald: (reassuring) Don't worry, you'll be back in time for the merge. In the meantime, would you like to go quietly or kicking and screaming?
Tom: (a la Ned Flanders) Oh, kicking and screaming, definitely.
(Shot of Donald nodding to the suits who then strode towards Tom and lifted him by the armpits, with Tom whining all the way.)
Donald: (turning to the third person) Sorry about that sir.
????: Hey, it's for his own good. And Ashy's too.
(The speak stepped up into the camera's sights, revealing Gary Oak, Ash's rival and 10th place in the original Anime and Video Game Survivor.)
Gary: So, back here again? Remind me to send Sakura an e-mail next week, been a while.
Donald: I dunno about that, not sure how the Avalon is around computers, Gohan would be a better bet.
Gary: True, but to be honest, who would rather see on a computer?
(Donald paused, before sighing)
Donald: Good point.
(Before the conversation could continue, they see Tom rushing back after getting away from the guards.)
Gary: Aw nuts…(reaching for a pokeball, but Donald stops him)
Donald: Leave this to me (reaching and gets his OWN pokeball, and throws it). Go, Green Leader!
(The Pokeball splits and reveals a healthy looking Bayleaf.)
Donald: Green Leader, Reflect!
(The Bayleaf then formed a psychic barrier in front of him, which Tom smacks head on into. He falls into the dirt semi-conscious.)
Donald: Great job, Green Leader. Return! (Donald walks over to Tom as the pokemon returns to it's pokeball) Sorry Tom, but it's for your own good. (Shot of Donald grabbing Tom by the ear, Tom whining and Donald grumbling about how Misty feels everytime the gang is at a Pokemon Center.)
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Pokevivor.
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Day 13
(Shot of Gary Oak revelling among the survivor environment once more, as he realises he's got a job to do)
Gary: Perfection takes time, unless you're me of course. However, as far as last night went, the result was near from perfect. Sure, Jessie got kicked off, however, the real disaster was Tracey and Brock. Now, their rivalry over Joy has turned into full scale warfare...
8.45am
Misty: Whilst Jessie is gone, it means that the gang is pretty much in disarray. Heck, it's coming to the point that James is sounding intelligent…
(Shot of the camp. Brock is cooking from a fish caught by Joy, but his mood is definitely not a 'love-love' mood as he realises that nothing is working now between him and Tracey)
Brock: It's not jealously now…it's personal.
(Shot of Tracey, trying to get some sugar cane from a tree, and purposely avoiding look at the camp.)
Tracey: I think last night was an eye opener. Despite Misty's pleas, I think things have gone way beyond the call of duty between myself and Brock, it's a case of in challenges, we're together. Any other time, we don't want to be within 500 yards of each other…
(However, they aren't the only problems. With Jessie gone, that leaves James all on his own…and it isn't a pleasant feeling.)
James: With two challenges left, unless I can slide along the problems the two male elder twerps are having, my Deliberd is cooked…
(Meanwhile, the three who cast Jessie out are trying to figure out what is going on…)
Ash: I think I could see that everything has quickly become…
Misty: …hell in a hand basket.
Joy: I can't help feel that is all my fault.
Misty: Joy, how we can blame you? It's their fault for being total buffoons, and I'll be dragging both their carcasses into the ocean if they don't start buckling up.
Ash: Yeah, do you think the other tribe are having as many problems?
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9.15am – MINORI TRIBE
Gary: Whilst not really caring, the answer could be maybe. Not only does Giselle have two members under her wicked spell, she has also cast one around Rudi as well. So, what does this mean for Casey and Todd now?
(Shot of Casey and Todd working on a fire, as Giselle is washing herself up in the ocean. Rudi is trying to catch some fish whilst Richie is jogging up the beach. Duplica is no where to be seen)
Casey: Giselle is starting to dominate this camp in a way, and whilst we are getting along for the sake of survival, there is always the chance that we could lose, and in that way, we have to be careful of her…
(Richie joins them by the fire)
Richie: A morning workout does the body good…
Todd: In this heat, you must be insane.
Casey: Well, he does look like Ash…
Richie: (droll) Ha ha.
(They watch the water as Giselle emerges from the ocean, dripping wet in her rather…er, revealing costume, and Rudi, Todd and Richie have to avoid getting nosebleeds…well, they do get one, but from Casey's use of a piece of log used from the fire…)
Casey: Perverts…
Giselle: Yeah, you guys should know better…especially you Richie.
Rudi: (joining them with a fish) Huh? What?
Richie: (panicing) N-nothing…
(As Richie trying to avoid a 1000 eye Restrict like gaze from the group, Duplica returns with what looks like materials for fire…but it has another purpose.)
Duplica: O.K, this stuff I think is the real thing…
Richie: Good, will it work?
Duplica: Well, we are in the year 2040, I'd hope that it would be even better.
Todd: You know, I never thought of that, you never seem to remember that we're in the future…
Casey: Just another future for you to sabotage eh Toddy?
Todd: Ix-nay on the Todd-ay…
(Shot of Duplica grounding the leaves into a bowl. After a while of mashing up, Todd pours a bit of water into it, as the ditto mistress makes it into a paste)
Giselle: It's not quite 5 star, but I guess we can't be choosy…
(The makeshift paste is being used for the sores and burns that the group have suffered, as Duplica kneads some into Casey's right arm, where there is a nasty looking bruise there…)
Giselle: Why don't you try that on Richie next?
Duplica: (countering) Geez, I dunno. Maybe you should on Rudi?
(Giselle is stunned, but recovers)
Rudi: Huh…well I…
Giselle: She was joking you moron! Anyway, we'd better eat…
Duplica: Whilst Giselle may have me and Richie-boy over a barrel, I can see signs of her façade cracking…especially around Rudi. I think it's time to try and get some revenge…
(The fact of the matter is that neither tribe are all love at summer camp kind of routine…and with the first reward challenge coming up, this could become slightly interesting…)
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MAJORI TRIBE
10.30am
Gary: After breakfast, Joy decides to try and make amends…
(Shot of Joy talking to Brock and Tracey)
Joy: Guys, if what you two are upset about is anything to do with me, then I want you to stop it. I'm flattered, but I want to win this as much as anyone. So, please…
(Joy doesn't finished as she turns to return into the camp)
Brock: Joy, I'm so…
Tracey: She doesn't want to hear it. We've screwed up, and we'll be lucky if she even looks at us again.
Brock: But…
Tracey: Look, no matter what happens, she rights. We may have a problem, but we all want to win, and if doing that means swallowing our pride, so be it. So, as far as challenges go, we're gonna give it our best. What happens after the challenges is our own doing however…
(Tracey extends the hand. Brock is hesitant at first, but does shake it. The tension is there, but for now, they are together.)
Joy: (to Misty) I've done what I can.
Misty: I think it's worked…for now…
James: (sigh) All alone…
Misty: Huh? (realising James was there) James, whoa, I didn't see you there!
James: I know…without Jessie, I'm a spirit wasting away in the hours of my final fantasy.
Joy: I gotta say, he has a way with words.
Misty: It's the only thing Team Rocket do well…
James: I would counter, but I know I'd get hurt if I did.
(Shot of Ash clearing up the last few things before they prepare for the challenge. He spots Tracey and Brock leaving and sighs…)
Ash: Not sure what happened, but we'll see what happens in the reward…
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MINORI – 10.45am
Gary: Whilst the main losers contemplate, the not so main losers are also trying to unite…
Rudi: I think as long as we're still united for these challenges, we will be O.K. I dunno what's happened over there at Majori, but we're even once again, and we should be getting stronger the longer we're together…
Todd: Either that or we're gonna go nuts…
Rudi: True.
Giselle: We're still alive, we have no Rockets to worry about, and besides, as long as I'm in your side, how can we lose?
Casey: Cause they've got Misty on their side?
Giselle: The 'M' word is forbidden under my pressence baseball-girl.
Duplica: I've decided either Giselle doesn't like calling anyone by their real name, or she has a real complex with Shampoo…
Giselle: The herbal brand?
Duplica: (sweatdrops) Never mind.
Richie: Oh well, as the conversation has dipped in the intellectual level, let's just leave it and win the challenge.
All (mostly): Yeah!
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Reward Challenge
Blood From A Stone: Fill up the tubs with blood and fill up the operation doll. First one to light its nose wins.
Reward: Something more tasty than blood…
(The two groups are awaiting Tom, unaware about what has happened. However, it is Ash who first sees the figure…)
Ash: Oh no.
Gary: Oh yes Ashy-boy, guess who is guest hosting this episode?
Ash: Er…Pikachu?
Gary: Geez…you are denser than lead. Boys and girls, I'm your one and only guest host, Gary Oak…
Giselle: Also known as the loser from AAVGS1…
Gary: Missy, I'm not in the mood, don't make me root for Ash and his gang…
James: Don't include me in that.
Gary: Oh, yeah…you're just a regular loser.
James: Better. (realises what he said) Hey!
Gary: I could go on all day, but I do realise we've got a job to do, so let's get down to it. We have a reward challenge, and I'm supposed to go over the details. On the far side of the beach, there is a 'blood stone' where you dispense blood from the taps on the stone into 3 tubs, one small, one medium, one heavy.
(Shot of said rock, and the tubs)
Gary: Now why would you need three tubs? Well, the heavy tubs will obviously slow you down unless you've got the strength…which judging by the teams we haven't…
Tracey: I'm beginning to understand why Ash can't stand your guts…
Gary: Hey, he's my rival and I've got to antagonise him some way. Anyway, after you've filled your tub, you fill up this makeshift patient, who is electronically controlled. Basically when the blood has raised to 100% on the thermometer on it's side, it will ring.
(Shot of the makeshift patients)
Gary: This will be done in relay system, everyone has to participate, so it wouldn't have mattered how many people were in each team. As it's even though, it doesn't matter, so I suggest you sort out who goes where and discuss strategy or something…
(The groups do that, as they discuss things such as the weight, strength and what they can do. The Majori corner is definitely the much louder of the two…)
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(Finally, the groups disband as a bored Gary finally stands to attention.)
Gary: Ah, you're finally ready? O.K, gets into two separate lines ladies and gentlemen, ready for your order when you're going to go…
Majori – Brock, Misty, Ash, Tracey, Joy, James
Minori – Casey, Richie, Duplica, Todd, Giselle, Rudi
Gary: O.K, we'll let the lovelorn breeder and the loudmouth girl who Mr Marco thinks I might 'like her prattling'…
Brock/Casey: HEY!
Gary: You wonder where they get their ideas from…O.K, one your mark…
(Brock and Casey get ready)
Gary: Set…GONZALAS!
(The two start…then pause as Gary is laughing hysterically)
Gary: Sorry, couldn't resist, just go! GO!
(Brock and Casey ignore the false start as they run the 100m dash. Brock is faster than Casey and makes it to the tubs first. He goes for the heaviest which is 56 pounds. The lightest is 14 pounds and the medium is 28 pounds. The heaviest also takes the longest to fill, as Casey goes for the lightest.)
Gary: It seems it's speed vs. strength in this early battle.
(Casey fills it up quickly as Brock is waiting for the blood to fill up. Casey runs back and tags in Todd as she fills up the dummy. Brock manages to fill it before Todd gets there as he goes for medium. Brock struggles running back, but manages to tag just as Todd finishes his blood fill and runs back)
(Misty rushes off and goes for medium, as Todd tags Duplica. Misty is half way done before Duplica also goes onto medium. Misty finishes first and runs back, also struggles slightly. Duplica struggles even more but the two make it, Misty 50m ahead of the ditto girl. However, Minori are one person up, but Majori have more blood in the tank so to speak.)
Gary: Unknown to them, the weight to fill this thing up is 280 pounds.
(Ash is ahead of Richie and also goes for medium. Richie replicates Ash and they are in equal speed as they leave, meaning Ash still has the 50m advantage. He tags Tracey as Richie follows up on Giselle)
(Tracey makes it but Giselle catches up. Tracey goes for heavy as Giselle goes for medium. Giselle fills it up around the same Tracey does, but Giselle is very fast. Tracey struggles slowly with the heavy and Giselle is 70m ahead of the struggling Tracey as she tags Rudi)
(Rudi rushes and gets to the tank as Tracey is dragging the heavy tub in his arms. Rudi is the only person to go for heavy as Tracey 's slow speed is a problem. However, as Rudi fills it up, he nears the end and tags Joy. Rudi is now the one struggling.)
(Joy runs in amazing speed and goes for heavy. Rudi grits his teeth and walks to the end with pride. So he's surprised that Joy is barely 10m away when he makes the tag! Joy flies through the heaviest and tags in James. Rudi tags in Casey for the second leg.)
(Realising the strength, Casey goes to fill the medium. James also fills the medium, going for speed. James is a lot quicker as Casey who went for the lightest first is not as quick this time. James makes the tag to Brock who runs like the clappers. He goes to fill the medium this time as Casey tags in Todd.)
(At this stage: Majori has filled up 244 pounds of blood. Minori have filled 210 pounds.)
(Todd hurries as best as he can and goes to risk heavy. Brock is much faster this time and makes the tag to Misty before Todd even fills it up.)
(Todd makes it as Misty is nearly full but is really struggling. As Misty fills, she catches up with Todd and gets to Ash and fills up. Before Todd tags Duplica, the bell sounds for Majori)
Gary: Oh man…I think we have a winner!
(Majori see it's their's and celebrate. Todd collapses in exhaustion, as the other help him up, but the disappointment in their faces in obvious…)
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Gary: Well, that was one interesting way to kill a morning. Oh well, congratulations to Captain Ash and his motley crew, who wins this…
(Shot as Gary pulls out a cooler, and Majori gasp, as everyone, especially Misty, has sparkles in their eyes)
Gary: You see, we feel that you needed refreshement, and you needed something more satisfying than blood, so here you go. Ice cream of all flavours, and also two bottles of strawberry and raspberry juice, and also the same flavour sauces for your ice-cream. Enjoy…
(Now Majori are really celebrating. Sugar-holics alert the media…)
(Seeing Majori's reward Minori turn away, very depressed and annoyed. They need to pick it up for the immunity challenge…)
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MAJORI TRIBE
Misty: Ice-cream!
(The group, although in 90 degree weather, know at for a time, they'll be quite cool…as long as the damn things don't melt…)
James: O.K, all for disposing this quickly and suddenly, all raise your hands…
(Unanimous vote)
5 minutes later…
All: Enjoy!
(Shot of the 6 with their bowls, now filled with vanilla, strawbery, chocolate ice-cream (in Misty's case, all three…) topped up with sauces, and all with a cup of juice. All they need is the little mini-umbrellas and they are in tropical heaven…)
(The group don't say much…a bit of brain freeze…but they are certainly ravenous for some sugar…Misty and James in particular seem to have a particular sweet tooth…)
(…and their pleasure just adds to Minori's annulment…)
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MINORI TRIBE
(Barely 2 hours after the challenge, and certain members are still complaining. One about losing the challenge, and the other about missing the reward…)
Duplica: I think Miss Priss has a hankering for some ice-cream, and hasn't stop complaining about it since we came back from the challenge…
Richie: …however, Todd has taken the challenge to heart as a failure from his stand point. It wasn't his fault, the others were simply stronger than we are. Strength isn't everything, but for Todd, who expected perfection in his work not only as a photographer, but as Mole, it was a bit disheartening…
(Shot of Giselle, who is talking with Rudi. On the other side, Duplica, Casey and Richie all catch parts of the conversation, which seem to revolve around the topic of ice-cream…)
Duplica: Does she eat it or cram it up her backside?
Casey: Beats me, but doesn't she realise she's making us suffer with her moaning…
Richie: (sighs) She's still part of this tribe, whether we like it or not…
Casey: Yeah…hopefully for not too much longer…
Richie: Ahh…
Casey: Sometimes, I wonder if it is worth it, being here away from your family and friends, or in my case, away from my journey…
Richie: I feel the same.
(the two sigh)
(Meanwhile, Todd is thinking across the sea)
Todd: The last time I went in a game like this, I was the one everyone wanted to find. Now, I'm simply trying to find myself in this world…
(Todd stands up)
Todd: At least no-one realises my skills…Richie and Casey have been very non-chalant about it, and everyone else seems to have passed me away.
(Todd smiles)
Todd: Maybe I can refresh my skills…
(Todd goes into the sea, as a shot of Giselle and Rudi shows Giselle with a smile on her face and Rudi confused)
Rudi: Huh? You O.K…you've suddenly got a bit happier…
Giselle: I'm fine now…
* * * *
MAJORI TRIBE: 5.00pm
Gary: Today's lesson…sugar highs are not good for you…
(Shot of Ash and Misty, in the water, happy as lambs as we see Joy soaking up the last bits of sun. James is busy looking for shells, whether as part of a new esteemed collection I don't know, Tracey is sketching from the camp and Brock is trying to keep his distance whilst ogling Joy at the same time…)
Misty: I can't remember the last time we've been on a vacation like this…
Ash: I can remember the last time you ate ice cream that much and that fast…
Misty: Not another word Ash Ketchum…
Ash: (innocently) Me? Talk about your ravenous self? Never…(gets slammed by an elbow by the water trainer)
Misty: And to think I was being nice to you…
(Shot of James chuckling)
James: And to think I thought this was just your form of foreplay…
(Misty looks read to pop a vein as Tracey goes up)
Tracey: See Misty, even James can see it…
Misty: DIE FOOLISH HUMANS!
Tracey/James: Eep.
(The wrath of Misty is not a pretty sight as Brock snickers, Ash wonders what happened and Joy simply soaks the sun, ignoring everything around her. After all, it's just a normal day for Majori like this…)
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MINORI TRIBE – 8.00pm
Todd: Going to tuck in for the night…
Rudi: Yeah, how's the single tent now Case?
Casey: Alright…me and Ditzy there swop every night so we can torture Richie in turns…
Rudi/Todd: DITZY?
Duplica: (slaps her forehead) Casey…
Casey: Oops…that was my nickname for her I wasn't supposed to reveal to you. (fakes the tired act) Oh well…g'night…
Duplica: It won't be after I've got through with her…(Richie restrains her)…lemme go!
Richie: Sorry, you know the rules, no killing after sunset…
Duplica: Aww…you mean I gotta wait until sunrise?
Richie: Yeah.
Duplica: Hmmm….kill her whilst she's still asleep? Fair enough…
(Richie sweatdrops as Todd and Rudi join in)
Rudi: Are all women this evil?
Todd: You hang with Giselle…you tell us…
Rudi: She's not evil…just misunderstood…
Todd: Getting attached in this game isn't a good idea…
Rudi: Really? I think experience proves me wrong…(points at Casey, Pokemole finalist)
Todd: She didn't win.
Rudi: She surprised everyone though.
(Meanwhile, Giselle is smiling, as she fakes being asleep in her camp)
Giselle: Starting tomorrow, the fun really begins…
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DAY 14
8.00am
Gary: Unfortunately, Casey is still alive as the morning cracks, and the awakening of a new challenge…and the sugar is having their effect as all of Majori are bright and bushyt…well, just bright…now that I think about it…
James: Urgghh…what's the time…OWWWW!
Misty: Time you got up you lazy Rocket…(drags James by the ear as the Rocket moans in protest), everyone else is up, ready for breakfast…
James: Hey, compared to how I normally sleep, this is heaven…did you have to tug so hard though…
Misty: To get you fully awake and at attention…
(Shot of the group going around the fire, as the eyes are wide awake, the sun is in full brightness, and Tracey and Brock are not killing each other…yet.)
Ash: Breakfast is rice and…er, well…
Joy: Sorry guys, the fish weren't biting today.
Tracey: That's not a problem Joy. We'll be fine, besides, we need to be, we've got an immunity challenge soon….
(Brock groans slightly at Tracey's indirect sweet talking, as everyone else looks oblivious)
Misty: No matter, when you've been on the road as long as we have, rice becomes something you gorge yourself on it…
James: …and in my case, you would kill just for a bowl of rice.
Brock: And we always talk about how hungry Ash is…Team Rocket seems just as bad…
James: Believe it or not, the meals I've had here have probably been my most full meals in quite a while…
Joy: You're joking?
James: (sighs) Wish I was…but it's the lifestyle I chose to live, to rebel against the wealthy lifestyle I could have lived but refused to accept…
Joy: I never realise how deep James is. There is more to the Rocket male half of the duo than I thought…
(As the group digest their last rations for the morning, Minori are all geared up one thing. Absolutely victory…)
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MINORI TRIBE
Gary: The fish are biting for Minori, and the tribe enjoy a bit of meat with their rice as whatever problems they may have are put aside for the challenges…
Giselle: I think I'm fit and ready now…
Rudi: Well, you a…
Giselle: Zip it…
Rudi: Aww…
Casey: So anyway, we going to suffer each other for another 3 days?
Todd: You bet, can't live without you now Case…
Casey: Aww…but is that because you're planning to sabotage my efforts?
Todd: Er…
Giselle: Now now, just because you've got the distrust of everyone in the back of their minds, doesn't mean they can't be civil with you, isn't that right?
(Silence, as Todd coughs. Giselle simply smiles as she leaves to wash up)
Todd: What was that about?
Duplica: Beats me…just talking crap as usual.
(The silence resumes as the breakfast is finished…is what Giselle is saying having more effect that people realise…or is it one of her little schemes? No matter…it is put aside for the upcoming challenge…)
* * * *
Immunity challenge
Best of out 3 in tennis, volleyball and swimming
(Shot of the one and only Gary Oak standing with a smug look at the 12 rats which have washed in from the ocean)
Gary: Well, my landlubbers, aren't you enjoying me being your guest host?
Ash: About as much as toothache…
Gary: Ignore the half a brain cell there, we've got a lovely physical challenge for 4 of each group. Three sports, 1 for tennis, 1 for swimming and 2 for volleyball…(eyes Giselle)…hopefully women's volleyball…
Giselle: (sighs) You know how many times I've been asked that back at Tech?
Gary: I don't think I need to ask. Anyway, the simple act is this. Whichever tribe wins the most challenges wins immunity. As you probably can guess, you need to choose whoever is best for these challenges by calculating everyone's individual strengths, who is best at what, and who needs to be thrown out. Smell ya later Ashy-boy!
Ash: Yes, whatever…
Duplica: Oh, and I'm still sueing you for rights over that name y'know?
Gary: (grumbles) Damn lawyers…anyway, I suggest you go into your groups and discuss who is going to do what…
(The two groups do that, as the main problem is the volleyball one…although they also are arguing about swimming)
Brock: Joy's faster than Misty…
Tracey: …yes, but Joy is probably better at one of the other sports than any of us. We should put Misty for swimming, and then put Joy in volleyball with…
Brock: …let me guess, you?
Tracey: Well…
Brock: I KNEW IT!
Ash: Guys…zip it…James, you take volleyball with Joy…
Brock/Tracey: Hey wait a minute?
James: Right-o captain!
Misty: Thank you Ash, didn't realise what a brain you've got in there.
Ash: Now, as we don't know what you two are going to do, I'm going to take a risk and leave you two on the sidelines…
Brock: Huh?
Tracey: No offense Ash, but you at tennis?
Misty: Well, he is more athletic than he looks, and besides, he won't be distracted if Giselle is doing tennis or volleyball…
James: Good point…
Brock/Tracey: B-but…
Joy: Then it's settled!
(The two elder boys look downtrodden…)
MINORI
(Meanwhile, Minori aren't having as many problems, although all three have come under some scrutiny…)
Giselle: O.K, that better work…
Rudi: It will!
Todd: Now volleyball…
(We don't know yet who Minori have chosen…)
* * * *
Gary: And so to the first leg…swimming! Could the two contestants make their way to the pool…er sea?
(The two do, and both of them are nervous, as Misty goes up against Rudi…)
Rudi: I should have known…
Gary: O.K, Misty vs. Rudi…100 m to the buoy over there, basically, first person that touches it wins. Get ready…
(The two do, as Rudi desperately tries to keep his eyes on the sea rather than Misty…)
Gary: Get set…and GO!
(The two run into the water, cheered by their respective tribes as they make it in the sea on equal time. Rudi and Misty are both excellent swimmers, however, Misty has the 'psychological' edge if you will against Rudi, who obviously still has a crush on her…)
(Eventually, Misty gets way into her stride and starts to pull away from Rudi and easily leaves the Trovita Island Gym Leader in her dust. Majori tribe cheer as they come back, whilst Minori are disappointed…especially Giselle, who lets Rudi have it…)
Giselle: What was that?
Rudi: I'm sorry guys….
Giselle: Sorry…you practically let her win!
Rudi: Er…
Giselle: You are joking?
Rudi: Sorry…I got distracted by her…I…er…
Giselle: (red-faced) Oh Christ! And I was starting to l…respect you as well…you have a crush on that red-haired scrawny shrimp don't you?
Rudi: Giselle…
Giselle: God damn it..(Giselle leaves, warming up for her own event, hoping to vent out some rage…)
EVENT 2 – TENNIS
Gary: And in the Majori corner, the loser from Pallet Town, Ash Ketchum!
Ash: When did you become Howard Finkel?
Gary: And in the Minori corner…(spots the weapon by her side)…er the nice blabbermouth type person, Casey Ruky!
Casey: I guess that's as close as nice as I'm getting to you…
(Ash vs. Casey at tennis, the veteran trainer vs. the rookie. However, Casey is a good baseball player, and the same 'hit or miss' principle with tennis may appeal to her more than Ash…)
Gary: Best out of 3 sets, may the best twerp win!
(Casey serves first. Her serve is razor fast and Ash barely has time to react, his reaction was poor as it hits the net. The first set revolves around Ash adjusting to Casey's speed and can't measure up to it. Casey wins the first set 40-15)
(The second set Ash manages to get back into it, as Casey's serving aces are no longer available. Ash and Casey play a couple of neat rallies, including a diving shot from Ash to stop a point. Ash takes the second set 40-30)
(The final set means Casey is on the serve again, Ash is more prepared this time, but Casey's shots still give Ash a pain. Casey however serves two double faults making the game 40-40. On deuce, Casey serves an ace and gets advantage.)
Gary: Match point.
(Casey serves, and Ash lobs back. To Ash's dismay, it lobs too far…)
Gary: Out! And the biggest loser of the two…er, lost!
Ash: Shut up. (moans) Wish I'd won the toss now…
(With the scores tied, the doubles volleyball is the clincher for immunity)
Gary: For immunity, we have the Nurse Joy and the Rocket Reject for Majori…
(Shot of Joy and James taking the volleyball set)
Gary: And for Minori, we have the Tech twerp and the Ash clone version 3!
Ash: Er, why version 3?
Gary: Well, Richie is version 1 because he looks like you and has a similar style, Casey is clone two because she's about as stubborn as you, and Duplica is clone 3 because…well, she can look like you.
Ash: (sweatdrops) Right…
(Shot of Giselle and Duplica, not really enjoying Gary's remarks, but on the other hand, not really caring. Richie and Todd look on as Brock and Tracey moan to Ash saying they could have won…)
Gary: O.K, first team up to 5 points. Ready?
(James serves first. The tallest there, he has an immediate advantage as Giselle barely blocks. Duplica sends it back, but her lack of height only skies it, enough for Joy to volley it down.)
(They serve again, but Giselle holds it up and lobs it back. Joy runs back and dives to stop it and pops it up, as James can only volley it into the net.)
NOTE: It's been a while since I played volleyball, and the rules was something like when the ones with advantage lost, it was the oppositions ball, rather than a point scored. However, for the sake of me not losing my mind, they miss, they lose a point.
Score 1-1
(Giselle now serving, does a poor one in the air, which Joy volleys before Duplica can even move)
(Joy serves, and pops it up for James to volley it. It is well blocked at the net by Giselle, and the ball falls down on Majori's side. 2-2)
(Duplica on serve, and James pops it up. Joy lobs it, but Duplica runs back and makes a Mina-esque flip to pop it back. Giselle slams down the volley. 2-3)
(Giselle on serve, and volleys it down, but is caught out of position by James, and can't get back as Duplica can't get back in time either. 3-3)
(James on serve, and hit is sent back by Duplica. Joy hit a volley, which Giselle blocks and sends it up. Duplica jumps to volley, but James blocks and slams it back, hitting the girl in the face, sending her down…and Majori up a point.)
(Shot of the ground, where Duplica is hurt, and her nose is bleeding…)
Gary: Aw nuts…why the tension?
(Joy herself goes to check on Duplica, as the medic Proctor comes over to check on the fallen. It also gives James and Giselle time to breathe.)
Proctor: Are you O.K?
Duplica: (sounding funny) Oh yeah…peachy.
Joy: Sorry about that…
James: (coming over) Er…well…I'm not much for apologising…
Giselle: Don't worry, we're not much for caring…
Duplica: (sighs) I'll carry on as best as I can, it's almost over…I'm not dizzy doc, just bleeding, I'll fix it after the match…
(A few minutes go before match is resumed. The point stands, and it is 4-3 Majori.)
Gary: Match point for Majori.
(James serves and Duplica has to dive to react. The ball is too low for Giselle to get a good pop on it, Duplica hits it back and Joy recovers. James hits the volley but is blocked by Duplica. Giselle volleys and Joy makes an acrobatic one hand block to keep it in the air. James hits the volley and Duplica blocks, but this time the ball has span too far behind Giselle. She tries to get it up…and fails.)
Gary: Game, set and match…MAJORI!
(James and Joy to the shock of the others, hug, but it's one of relief and amazement, as Majori have indeed, won without Brock and Tracey's help. Misty comes to celebrate as well and Ash joins in the group hug, even with James. Brock and Tracey goes up to them as well, with small smiles.)
(Meanwhile, Duplica sit cross legged, very upset and disappointed. Casey hugs her 'sister' as Giselle storms off. Rudi sits on the log, perhaps even more disappointed as Todd and Richie sigh in unison…another one will soon bite the dust…)
* * * *
Gary: And so it was said, Majori will live for another 3 days…
(Said Majori smile)
Gary: And one of Minori will repent at Tribal Council tomorrow night, it's time to see who gets the ruthless final cut…see ya then!
(Gary leaves, two tribes leave, as Minori, including a bandaged nosed Duplica, set off, knowing a fate none of them want will befall one of them on Day 15…)
MINORI TRIBE
(…and to say they are a little bit cheesed off is definitely an understatement…)
Giselle: Damn it!
Richie: I think it was a bit unfair in the end with their choices, they've got a lot more strength than we have…
Todd: …we supposedly make up for that with intelligence, but that's helped us, what?
(Shot of Richie aside a tree, as Casey joins him)
Richie: I was no help at all…maybe it would have been better if I had played volleyball instead of one of the girls…
Casey: No. Giselle wouldn't be budged from volleyball, said she was a Tech champion. Some help against super nurse and Team Solo…and we felt sis was the only person who could actually work with her without tearing her hair out…
Richie: (chuckles) Sis? Who do you think you are? Yukino Miyazawa?
Casey: Yep…and she's my little sis Kano!
Richie: Even though she's older than you?
Casey: Hold that thought…(5 seconds later and Richie is on the floor)*
NOTE: The above reference refers to the newest anime I'm hooked on, the very lovely Kare Kano or 'His and Her Circumstances' the reason I mention this is because the dub is voiced by most of the Pokemon crew. Veronica Taylor for example does the voice of Yukino, Rachel Lillis (Jessie/Misty…I think) does Yuki's mom, and Lisa Ortiz (a number of minor characters, better know as Lina Inverse from Slayers) does the voice of the hilarious Tsubasa.
The reference as Duplica as Kano (Yukino's little sister) is my tiny homage (and possible mole question) to Megan Mollingshead, who voices Nurse Joy, Duplica and a lot of other minor characters, she also does an excellent job as Kano.
O.K, anime trivia over!
(Meanwhile, Duplica is being checked on the nose by doctors again, there is still blood, but Duplica claims she O.K)
Duplica: Any type of injury gives an excuse to anyone to eliminate you. I don't care how strong a link you think you are, the game is ruthless, I've simply got to ignore the pain and do a decent acting job. Fortunately, it's what I do best.
Rudi: You O.K?
Duplica: Yeah, nothing broken, breathing is fine, just a bit of pain in my nose…which is nothing to the pain tomorrow night.
Richie: We're just going to avoid that line of questioning…
Casey: Remember the rules, no cut-throating after dark…
Giselle: Of course…for today anyway.
(Is Giselle still in trouble, does she have Richie and Duplica still under her belt, or is there another trick she has her cunning sleeve…)
* * * *
MAJORI TRIBE
(Majori on the other hand, don't have the worry about any ingenious plans, as they are safe for another three days…)
James: I can't believe it, I'm safe!
Ash: I can't believe it, Team Rocket did something right!
James: Watch it twerp, I didn't see you winning your game…
Misty: Boys, we've got enough problems with the two 5 year olds over there, we don't need you two to go at it either…
Joy: Oh well, I'm not sure if we'll ever have any peace in those three days…
Misty: It's not your fault we're so cute Joy…
Ash: (chuckles) I think she just meant you Joy…
(Shot of Misty grabbing Ash's mouth and pulling it apart)
Misty: WHAT WAS THAT ASH KETCHUM?
Ash: Ab-sol-utely noth-ing!
James: (sweatdrops) They must always be like this…oh well, it's probably than me and Jessie are anyway…
(Shot of Brock and Tracey seperately, first Brock putting the fire on, whilst Tracey goes over to the cooler to get some drinks, they are waiting for the air to cool down at night to enjoy a nice bowl of ice-cream…or in Misty's case, several bowls.)
Tracey: Despite problems, at least we know that throughout everything, the team is going to go through for us.
Brock: I still don't trust Tracey, but I can hold onto the merge to survive with his self…
* * * *
MINORI TRIBE – 4.00pm
Gary: After a small meal, and me complaining that I can't humiliate Ash, the loser…er sorry, losing tribe are already discussing strategy, and for Giselle, she knows how to survive…
Giselle: You're still with me right?
Richie: (sighs) You know we don't have much of a choice…
Giselle: I know, you're more sneaky than me. What would Casey say about that?
Duplica: (serious) You dare mouth a word to her and god forbid I'll break you in half.
(Giselle is a bit surprised at Duplica's tone, but recovers well…)
Giselle: Well know, are you sure you want to do that?
Duplica: Trust me, I don't like you, I don't trust you and I don't believe in you.
Giselle: Flattery gets you nowhere.
Duplica: But, for now, I'll go with you…
(Duplica turns to leave, and looks at Giselle)
Duplica: …although to be honest, I'm not sure whether I care anymore.
(The girl leaves, leaving Giselle to ponder her words. Richie leaves as well as Rudi comes from the trees)
Rudi: Not good….
Giselle: The girl has got more spine than I thought…
Rudi: Want to go after her?
Giselle: (shakes her head) She won't go after me if she's smart, and having allies in survivor is more important than enemies. That leaves me with two options, one annoying brat and one former mole…
(Giselle smiles)
Giselle: I'm gonna sleep on it…
(Rudi sweatdrops)
Rudi: You ruin a moment quite well don't you?
Giselle: Of course I do, I'm just Giselle!
Todd: (shouting) Dinner's ready!
Giselle: Come on…eat, then nap…let them talk about me, but they can't outsmart me. They won't find out any weakness I've got…
Rudi: You've got a weakness? Hey, you never did apologise to me after the Misty inc…
Giselle: (goes into Brock/Ivy mode) Don't mention that name…
Rudi: Oh dear…
* * * *
MAJORI TRIBE – 8.00pm
Gary: Yes, I get to see Ashy suffer. However, not by seeing him cast away by his fellow tribesmates…
(A crack of thunder is heard…)
Gary: …but by the rain starting to come upon Enil. Oh well, back to the comfy cabin I go…
(Shot of the 6 people, eating ice-cream, watching rain and well…trying not to be cold. Despite the island nature, it is more Mongolian desert rather than Sahara, as the weather can be as low as 10 degrees here, and the monsoon like weather doesn't help much…)
(…but they are making the most of it at least.)
Brock: Makes you wonder why we're eating ice-cream as the weather drops…
Tracey: Well, how was I supposed to know it was going to get cold? It's a tropical island for Lugia's sake!
James: Oh well, we're safe for another few days…lucky us…
Joy: Say, you guys mostly know them better, who is going to go?
Misty: I think pretty girl's luck has run out over there, Giselle will be shipping back to Tech.
Ash: I dunno…maybe Casey has got on their wick with that Electabuzz song by now…
Brock: Well, Todd as a mole is always under scrutiny, and I've noticed he hasn't been doing much in the challenges…
James: Er…well…I don't care as long as it isn't me…
Ash: (laughs) Fair play James. Misty…you know, eating that much at this weather isn't healthy…
Misty: I know…but I can't help it!
Brock: Our Misty has a hankering for the sugars…
Joy: Just take it easy dear. We've got enough for one more day, which we can enjoy in the relaxation of the camp.
(The night passes the group, but as the sleep fights, Misty begins to feel the cold more…)
Misty: Th-this was bad…
(Suddenly, she notices Ash on his own on the left. She's by Brock, as Tracey has managed to squirm by Joy. Misty blushes…but cautiously shuffles over to the side of Ash…and puts her head on his shoulder, trying to get warm.)
(Instantly, Ash swivels over and Misty goes red, from embarrassment and the extra warmth. However, Misty doesn't remove his arm from her shoulders and simply smiles and cuddles into Ash. Within seconds, she's asleep.)
* * * *
MINORI TRIBE
10.00pm
(And believe me, that isn't the only twist in the tale…)
(Shot of the singular camps, where Todd is sleeping on his own…huh?)
(Continue down where the other camps are…there are 4 camps, but only 3 of them has a person in them that we can see…and Rudi is definitely one of them gone…)
(We don't see anything, but all we can hear are words of 'sorry', a bit of huffing and groaning. Then…silence.)
(What? We've got problems on Duelist Kingdom, don't tell me we've got another mystery problem…)
(Actually, ignore that, because Giselle's bunk is the one at the end and that is completely empty so two people are confirmed missing. However, we don't know out of Richie, Casey and Duplica is also missing…and why?)
* * * *
Day 15
7.30am – MINORI TRIBE
Gary: Good morning to the readers and watchers…today marks the 5th Tribal Council of Pokevivor, and the third for Minori. Whilst the two rockets before them were always a problem, Giselle is also caught out…however, she now has a target…
(Shot of Giselle talking to Richie. Rudi is still sleeping, so Casey and Todd are cooking. Duplica is also sleeping.)
Giselle: Think about it, it's the best choice, even more than me…
Richie: You know…I have actually thought about it, and although a friend, I have to agree…
Giselle: It can change the game, and I did hear…
Todd: (shouting) Food's up…
Casey: Shame we can't say the same for the tribe…WAKE UP YOU LAZY BUMS!
Giselle: (sweatdrops) Although I did have a good long think about it…
Richie: I see the point…but…
Giselle: (sighs) It's a game Todd, and this is one…that you at least have a better chance at winning, as long as you're with me.
(Giselle leaves, as Richie ponders her young, but wise words…)
(Casey has literally carried her 'sis' out of the camp as Duplica groans something about it was a bad decision being here, losing that weight…whilst Rudi realising his job as his chef is under threat, drags his carcass out of there…)
Todd: We'd better enjoy this while it lasts…
Casey: Don't worry, we won't talk about tonight…besides, I certainly haven't thought about it…honest…
Richie: Of course little Ruky-chan, and how is young Michael? Do you want to see him early?
(he expects the flag, but instead…)
Casey: (sighs) Maybe. I do miss Mikey…and indeed my family (chuckles), maybe Todd here isn't such a bad omen after all…
Todd: (sweatdrops) Thanks for the 'bad omen' part…
(The group eat their last breakfast in mixed chatter, as the wind changes direction, a sign of immediate effect for their chances at Tribal Council…)
* * * *
MAJORI TRIBE
9.00am
(The morning starts late, and no-one affects of brain-freeze seems to be there…although in James and Ash' case, you wonder if there is anything to freeze in there…)
(…however, Misty may wish she was frozen…)
Joy: I woke up this morning, and lo and behold, I saw Ash and Misty cuddling like there was no tomorrow. And I thought Brock and Tracey were bad, O.K, it was probably subconscious, but a tad hypocritical…even if it was sweet…
(Joy hasn't told anyone yet, however, Misty's face probably tells the story as she tries to get some fish…)
Misty: That was the best sleep I had…I just hope that no-one took it the wrong way, I was cold, and Ash was the one who put his arm around me, it's his fault if anyone saw anything…
(Misty's blush confirms that no-one believes a word she's saying)
Misty: Oh, who am I kidding…maybe this was a fantasy island I just wanted to come true…
(Ash meanwhile, the last to get up, is none the wiser, and Brock and Tracey seem to haven't noticed either. James on the other hand…)
James: Hmmm…note to self, use what you saw to advantage in case you lose immunity challenge tomorrow…
(Then again, he could be throwing himself into a black hole…)
* * * *
MINORI TRIBE
1.00pm
(No-one is in the mood for dinner, the butterflies in their stomachs enough to fill them up, whether they like it or not…and people are not as sure for voting this time.)
Casey: Does Giselle still have some hold on those two?
Todd: If she does, that means one of us is in real trouble…
Casey: I don't think so. I'm sure they'll come through for us.
Todd: I dunno…Richie I've felt always had a little grudge against me after Pokemole…
Casey: Huh?
Todd: Well, he was one of the favourites to win and then got cut off so quickly. I felt he was a bit upset, because he did actually vote for me as the mole in the 2nd quiz, the 3rd one, he gets knocked out.
Casey: But I also lost and I don't hate your guts!
Todd: That's another problem. He's an experienced trainer, yet a rookie did so well, not only that, your boyfriend doing so well was another problem…
Casey: (sweatdrops) Thanks for the rookie part…
Todd: You're welcome.
(In the camp, Richie is sighing watching Todd and Casey talk.)
Richie: I knew both of them in Pokemole, yet I'm gonna vote for one of them tonight. Why does it suck Ditzy?
(Surprisingly, Duplica is silent. She stands up.)
Duplica: I think we're not playing on the right side here Richie-boy…
(Before Richie can understand the comment, the girl walks off, subdued as Richie bows his head)
(Shot of Giselle and Rudi, the 'odd-couple' if you will…)
Giselle: Well…as long as we're safe…
Rudi: Are we?
Giselle: If we aren't, two people will suffer my wrath…
Rudi: And that's scarier than anything anyone else can handle…
Giselle: (smiles and poses) You better believe it buster!
* * * *
MAJORI TRIBE – 4.00pm
Joy: Ash, join us!
Ash: Sure, hang on a sec…
(Shot of Ash cleaning up the things with Tracey. Both he and Brock have been getting in his ear about the other, as Ash still refuses to budge against either of them and their silly feud. It's coming to a point that they are almost being dragged by Misty and James to do anything…)
(Shot of Misty and Joy in the ocean. Brock is there as well, and James is simply trying to get some sun on his pretty boy white skin. Tracey is about to join as well as Misty and Joy have a little water fight. Tracey relaxes even with Brock there, as the 4 twerps and nurse enjoy their soak in the sun…)
Joy: Hey Misty, you still the queen of waterfights?
Misty: Yep!
Joy: O.K, Brock, you wanted to partner with me?
Brock: (gulps) S-s-sure!
Joy: And Ash, you partner with Misty?
Ash/Misty: HUH? WITH HIM/HER?
James: Hmm…two little twerps sitting in the sea, K-I-S-S…(is interrupted by a wave of water from Misty)
Misty: Shut up!
Ash: Er…Misty, why are you all red?
Misty: It's from anger you baka!
Joy: So, you don't want to team with him? Am I the winner by default?
Misty: (nervous) Ah…I-I-I didn't say that, it's just I want to prove that I can beat you, not because I want to be with Ash…
Joy: Of course. After this match, Tracey, you wanna swop with Brock?
Tracey: (smiles) If you want.
(Brock scowls, which Tracey smiles at, as Joy and Brock face off against Ash and Misty with a bedraggled James watching)
Joy: I dunno what it is about those two kids, but they warm my heart. And in the back of my mind, I know if they are together, and I'm with them, I'm safe.
(Ah, so Joy actually does have a battle plan…however, for Minori, one of them is about to be send home from battle…)
* * * *
MINORI TRIBE – coming up to 7.00pm
Giselle: No point talking to anyone now, they've made their choices, the problem is, are they ready to take the consequences…
Rudi: They wouldn't…would they?
Giselle: If they were smarter, maybe, but they are just scared people wanting to win under those confident exteriors. Every one of them can be manipulated by the right methods…
Rudi: Even me?
Giselle: (smiles) Yes, but my charms were enough weren't they?
Rudi: (blushes) Well…er…
Giselle: So, Misty on your mind?
(Before Rudi can try to avoid the answer, fortunately Richie enters)
Richie: Come on guys, let's get this over with. The others have gone on ahead…
Giselle: Good, you got the target?
Richie: (sighs) Yes…
* * * *
TRIBAL COUNCIL
(The shrine to Lugia is still as beautiful as ever, and for Gary, the first time of seeing this, the cocky young Oak is in awe. He barely noticed the group lead by Casey enter, ringing the gong at 8.00pm sharp. Gary snaps out of the trance and smiles at the group)
Gary: Welcome losers and losettes…well, one of you will be the biggest loser tonight, so let's just sit down.
(The groups do at their respective terminals, as Gary begins to ask the questions)
Gary: Well, I've been in this position before a few times, and roughly the same time you're here tonight was when I went last time, so let's see how you deal with it. Now, I've studied each of you thank to Donald and his report, so let's see. Casey, you are the new trainer?
Casey: That's right.
Gary: Although the reality game isn't new for you, is your inexperience for battling showing, or your experience in reality games showing?
Casey: I don't think my skills in battle are necessary for something like this Gary. My skills as a person are the most important thing for survival, and I think…well, hope, that they have been enough for tonight.
Gary: Not sure eh? Well, Giselle, as the person with the distinct honour of most votes against them on the tribe, what are your chances?
Giselle: Well, the chance of you being an Einstein are slim and none, but the chance of me surviving are stronger than that. You'll be surprised.
Gary: Confident aren't we? Well, Rudi, you've been the middle man, but have mostly associated with Giselle. Does that damage your chances?
Rudi: Not at all. I don't think who you associate with matters, especially if you have a plan…
Gary: You may need it. Duplica, you're known for switching roles…what have you come as into survivor?
Duplica: As myself Gary. That's all I need to be, whether for good or bad.
Gary: Simple enough…Richie, as a fellow wannabe master, have your skills helped?
Richie: Not really, working hard is something that everyone here should do in whatever skills they are. Myself and Casey as trainers, Duplica as an actress, Rudi as a gym leader, Giselle as a student and Todd as a photographer, we just want to be the best we can be.
Gary: (nods) Of course…finally, Todd, as a former mole, how far can the group trust you?
Todd: Simple. This isn't the Mole. I'm Todd Snap, a fellow survivor.
Gary: Ah…well, whatever the words you use, it's time to vote. The routine as far as I know is headphone, vote on computer, and then results on an upper screen. So, just do it to it!
(The 6 get their stuff ready and begin their voting. First shot of Todd.)
TODD: When the chips are down, you know you need to win. You have to think who is a threat to your survival…
VOTE: GISELLE
TODD: She's rode a lot of luck…time it ran out.
(Next of Rudi.)
RUDI: What Gary says is actually true in the way that how far we can trust members of the group…
VOTE: TODD
RUDI: …it's just using the right excuse.
(Shot of Richie voting)
RICHIE: It's tough, but I feel that tonight my vote may or may not matter, but I do want to win, and last time, this person stopped me. Call it a bit of revenge, maybe I would have voted this way even if Giselle hadn't targeted him…
(Shot of Casey voting)
CASEY: She won't survive a third time.
VOTE: GISELLE
CASEY: Whatever hold she has must end tonight.
(Shot of Giselle voting)
GISELLE: Like puppy dog following commands, we asert the authority on the tribe, and tonight, we find Mr Todd Snap guilty.
VOTE: TODD
GISELLE: Nothing against you, just eliminated the competition…plus your background gave an excuse.
(Finally, Duplica's vote…)
DUPLICA: Tonight, I'm making a stand against one person…maybe a Plan A failed, but a Plan B is in order and this is the first step, whether it works or not, I don't care…but let's just say tomorrow is going to be interesting…
* * * *
Gary: O.K, the votes are over! Remove the 'phones and pay your attention to the descending screen!
(Shot of the 6 doing it)
Gary: O.K, simply put, the person with the most votes clears off, so without further ado, let's see…
(The screen flashes blue, and the first vote comes up.)
Gary: That is…Giselle.
(Giselle scoffs)
Gary: Next vote, Todd.
(Todd raises his eyebrow, a bit surprised, but calm.)
Gary: Next vote, Giselle.
(Giselle sighs)
Gary: Next vote, Giselle.
(Giselle is now surprised, and glances over at two certain people…)
Gary: 3-1 to Giselle. Next vote…is Todd.
(Todd is also awake as Gary makes the final vote…)
Gary: And ladies and gentleman, we have a tie-break. The final vote is for Todd. Well, Mr Snap and Miss Dexter, you have 30 seconds to defend your cases on staying here, but remember. Giselle, you have more votes….so you better be damn good. Todd, you go first…
Todd: Er…well, I'm surprised I got 3 votes from somewhere, and I'm not sure where I went wrong, but whatever I did, I'm sorry.
Gary: And now the lady…
Giselle: (stands up) I know what most of you think of me, so why keep me on? The answer…how can I win? Does it make more sense to keep someone that you know doesn't have a chance…or someone who does, and has a proven history of manipulating people in games?
(Todd stares back at Giselle, as everyone looks anxious.)
Gary: Chilling…and has it worked for the ice queen? The 4 remaining contestants, make a second vote, don't bother with the headphones…
(The 4 do so, Rudi finishing quickly, as does Richie. Duplica then finished…and finally Casey.)
Gary: And let's see the new line up…votes for…
(First vote, Todd)
Gary: Todd.
(Second vote, Giselle)
Gary: Giselle…and the third vote…is Todd. If the next vote is Giselle, she goes because of past votes. If it's Todd, he's gone…and the 5th person evicted from Enil Island is…
(The final vote…and a shocked audience)
Gary: Todd Snap.
(Todd is stunned. The others don't know what to say. Giselle is hiding the relief in her mind well, as Richie puts his head down. Duplica isn't looking at anyone and Casey is in tears…)
Gary: Todd, can you come up here?
(Todd does, not smiling, but not unhappy either as Gary awaits.)
Gary: Todd, your tribe has cast you off. Your sending is complete. (The Power of One plays) You must leave.
(Todd turns and smiles)
Todd: This time, I have to guys. I guess I'm not the only sneak here…
(Todd shakes Rudi's hand and then Giselle's. He gives Richie a handshake before hugging Duplica, and saving a big hug for Casey. Todd turns and leaves with a quick good luck to Casey as his sending is over…)
Gary: Whoa, what a rush! And to think that idiot Tom is away for another 3 days…oh well, we've got a good replacement for you next time, but I'll leave you with that. For you guys, you beat the bullet and for me, it's sayonarra suckers…
(The group stand up, some with questions, others with answers…)
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Todd's final words;
I don't know what to say. I guess you get what you're given, and I assume at least either Richie or Casey voted against me, but I don't regret a thing. I guess they were more worried about me than I thought…but no matter. I lost this time, and it was still a heck of an experience. I wish Casey the best of luck, and hope she gets the winner's trophy rather than the runner's up this time. As for me, it's back to finding Articuno!
Time spent on the island: 15 days
Richie: I'm sorry man, but I guess I'm more worried what you can do, as I know first hand. It's the best chance to make sure, don't take it personally though, you're a great guy and if different circumstances, Giselle would have gone…sadly, the barrel rolled.
(So, who did cast the 4th vote?)
Initial vote;
Giselle (3) – Todd, Casey, Duplica
Todd (3) – Rudi, Giselle, Richie
Tie vote
Todd (3) – Rudi, Richie, CASEY
Giselle (1) – Duplica
And on that note, next time?
Minori has two betrayals. What changed Casey's mind?
And did Duplica make the biggest mistake going against Giselle? Actually…maybe not. Plan A slid by…but a plan B is always there…
Meanwhile, Majori isn't left out. Joy now has to choose when the threat of the merge comes between Brock and Tracey…or does she discard them both?
James is the solo rocket…has he even got a chance in hell? Maybe…
Reward challenge: To end it, why not have a pokemon battle? Yep, trademark as a 3 on 3 battle with a random pokemon encoded with every move it can possibly know is a must for the poke-freaks.
Immunity challenge: The trademark bug-eating…although it's got a little more disgusting…and one tribe underestimates the skills of one member of the other tribe…
And the final Council. Who is the 6th castaway before the important merge…
And also, who is the second guest host?
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Another chapter over, another dollar made. (Well, maybe not)
Well, the merge coming up, at least two more chapters between now and Xmas, before I start work on my other projects.
Speaking of which, if they are reading this, could Donald Marco and Star Otaku e-mail me ASAP about a little bonus project before Xmas? Three people already know about this vaguely, but it's a special Xmas treat for fans of the reality 'giants'.
Anyway, see ya!