POKEVIVOR
The Last Dance
And the merge comes into play, which character from Pokemon are you supporting? Are you, like Tom, an Ash-a-holic, or do you prefer Misty or Tracey? Maybe a Rocket fan through and through and want James to finally get happiness? Maybe you've got a thing for nurses and want Joy to surprise everyone? On the other side, do you prefer Ash clone 1 (Richie), 2 (Casey) or sometimes 3 (Duplica)? Or do you prefer the sneakier Giselle or Rudi?
Duelist Kingdom is about to suffer an invasion…
Major pops out to D Marco, my official Pokevivor partner in crime for many of the Tom related scenes not just in this chapter but in all the chapters of Pokevivor so far. Kudos!
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(Shot of Tom rushing through a jungle, a bit out of breath, as he finally has escaped the straightjackets and back to normal service…well, maybe so not normal…)
Tom: I'm back! Anyone miss me?
(Crickets chirp…)
Tom: Oh, everyone's gone. (spots a notebook which Gary and Professor Oak left for Tom to check up on) Ah…let's see here…(looks through a few things)…so they didn't trust him in the end…eh, no matter, and the last person…huh? No, that's a misprint…Brock ahead of James? No way, no FRIKKING WAY! (Thinks) Hmm…Looks like Joy made a choice. But who did she REALLY
pick? Tracey... or James?
(Believe it Tom, and there's more to come…)
DAY 19
8.00am
Tracey: I woke up this morning, in quiet, and no hostility. It was like to say 'I did it' or 'I told you so' but in the end, it was just the satisfaction that I'm here to see another sunrise.
(Whilst Tracey may be pleased, Misty isn't quite so…)
Misty: Idiots! We could have been joined, remove Team Rocket from the equation, and be happy! But no…Tracey and Brock's silly feud over Joy escalated, and it was her in the end that stopped Brock's chances!
Misty: Jeez…does that we may need to fend for ourselves now?
Ash: Well, I dunno…can anyone from Minori cook as well as Brock?
Misty: Never mind that…(sighs)..we were supposed to dominate, take two Rockets and an officer out by the looks of things, and it didn't end that way, did it Ash?
Ash: Hey…(shyly)…at least one thing came out of it.
Misty: What?
Ash: (clutching Misty's hand) Their fighting brought us together…
(Misty blushes but nods. However, how long can it last…)
Think about it; You have Rudi, who has a known interest in Misty, you have Richie, who has a strong friendship with Ash, and then you have Casey, Duplica and Giselle, all three girls have been written in fanfiction to possibly have a crush on Ash, so…how will this turn out? Never mind triangles, we could have a royal octagon here…
(Meanwhile, Joy is watching the sky)
Joy: A moment's peace…I think I did the right thing…so why do I feel so bad about it?
(Finally, James is…still sleeping. Oh well, he's made it to the merge, we'll let him off…)
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MINORI TRIBE
Giselle: I'm not sure if I'll be given a clean slate when we merge, but it will be fun just to see if the redhead got voted off. If not, better for me…
(Shot of Minori tribe, obviously showing organisation in getting ready for the dreaded merge. The gloves seem to have been worn, but aren't coming off…)
Casey: Well, at least we'll be able to see Ash and the gang again…
Rudi: That's presuming none of them have been voted off…
Casey: What do you mean? James must have gone now…
Richie: I wouldn't be 100 percent, remember, he's a Rocket on his own, he's hardly considered to be a threat…
Duplica: Richie and his thinking…scary because he could be right…
Giselle: Yes, tell him to stop it, only I can think of devious plans and the such…
Casey: But will they stand you long enough for you to implement the plans?
Giselle: Don't mess with my groove kid…
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9.00am
A message is sent to both tribes….
'AS TOM HAS PROBABLY EITHER FORGOTTEN OR GOT INTO SHOCK FOR ONE REASON OR ANOTHER, I HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO SENT THIS MESSAGE TO THE 10 REMAINING CONTESTANTS, PLEASE WAIT AT 10.00AM OUTSIDE THE LUGIA SHRINE AND TOM WILL BE THERE…PROVIDING HE HASN'T GONE INSANE…'
DONALD MARCO
(A slight wave of panic and fear realising Tom is back, but it subsides, with the intrigue of the merge coming up…)
(As the hour passes, their equipment packed and their 20 feet walking to the same direction for the first time together, the start of a tribe…)
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10.00am
(The two tribes meet almost in unison at the Shrine of Lugia, as Minori all look to see who is gone…so you can imagine the surprise that Brock is gone. However, Tom is even more shocked when he sees…)
Tom: You t-t-t-t-t-two…
(Shot of Misty and Ash still holding hands. And this is the first time not only Minori have seen this…but also remaining Majori…)
Tracey: I knew it.
Joy: Oh my…
James: (chuckles)
Giselle: Looks like you got no chance now Rudi…
Rudi: (sighs) Oh well…
Richie: I fear of Ash' safety…
Casey/Duplica: Er…wrong words Richie…
(Shot of Misty beginning to rage as Ash sweatdrops, but Tom's mouth is literally on the floor…but perks up quickly…)
Tom: (to Misty) Finally got him, eh? (to Ash) You da Master, Chief!
(The two kids blush)
Tom: Hm... maybe Tracey stupidly forgeting about Softboiled was actually a GOOD thing….
(Now Tracey breaks into red)
Tom: BUT STILL…WHILE I WAS AWAY, THIS HAPPENED? THEY KNEW IT, THEY KNEW IT WOULD HAPPEN, AND REMOVED ME AS A CONSPIRACY AGAINST ME SO I COULDN'T SEE IT! OH WHY? OH WHY? OH WH…
(Misty silences him with the mallet)
Misty: You do realise 'Why oh why oh' spells yo-yo, you dunderhead?
(Tom recovers rather quickly)
Tom: Well, I've been informed that something is going to happen to this tribe, which will make the game a lot more different and interesting…but I have no idea what is happ…
????: Sorry I'm late Tommy-poo!
(The tribe snickers as Tom facefaults, as Nene Romanova, AAVGS 1 jury member and technical genius, goes up to them. Duplica, also supresses a chuckle…)
Nene: What?
Duplica: Nothing. (It's an AS4 gag for those who don't know, I won't go into it…^_^)
Nene: Anyway, I need to fit the power surge from here so that the portal can work…
Tom: Portal?
Nene: Never mind what I say, just keep your eye on the shrine…
(Shot of Nene fixing some energy pods of some variation and hooking them up before picking up a remote control…)
Nene: And…contact…
(As Nene presses something, a blue gate begins to materialize in the centre of the shrine. The pokecrew all gasp at the 2040 based technology as Nene smiles proudly…)
Nene: I think that means went smoothly over that end…it's safe to get in guys.
James: Get in?
Nene: (nods) Yep. This is where your next part of your survivor journey begins. I hope you didn't forget your stuff…
Giselle: We left the food we had ba…
Nene: Don't worry about that, you'll be fine. Now go, go!
(The gang are quite rightly, nervous…before Ash decides to go first. He steps in uncertain...and is gone...)
Nene: He's through! Next!
Casey: Guess I better step up to the plate…
(Casey moves into the gate and jumps. Misty goes next, followed by Richie, then Tracey, then Duplica. Joy is apprehensive, but goes next. Rudi and Giselle go in together…which leaves…)
James: I'm scared!
(…James clinging onto a pillar. ^_^ Fortunately, we have a class A Night Sabre on our side…)
Nene: (Sana gnashing face) GET IN THERE! (Nene drop kicks James into the portal as it's just Tom left) You as well…unless you want to go in the same way he did…
Tom: (petrified…of the portal or Nene I have no idea…) No ma'am!
(Tom gingerly makes the step onto, closes his eyes…and goes in. Nene sighs…)
Nene: Now, I gotta wait for everyone to get here…might as well get a bit of lunch…
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DUELIST KINGDOM – CIRCA 10.00AM
(The world is a strange place, one mind you're in the future, the next the past…O.K, won't happen to us but this is Pokemon…)
(Shot of 10 dazed figures and one very dazed Tom Greenville…as they turn around…)
Tracey: Huh?
Ash: Hey, does that mean we've got a new host?
Casey: You look familiar?
Tom: Of course I do, it's Tom for Christ sake!!!
Duplica: Oh spit it out Chris…you are no imitation master…
Tom: What you talking about? Tom is here, and Tom is what you get sweetie!
(Suddenly, a faint chuckling catches them off guard…which quickly becomes rolls of laughter)
Skuld: This is too rich!
(Shot of the kawaii goddess of the future from Ah! My Goddess! Skuld is in fits of laughter as Tom doesn't understand what's so funny…)
Tom: O.K, who are you and what's so funny?
Skuld: (in between fits of giggles) S-sorry…excuse me…I am the goddess Skuld…and you…are in between a rock and a hard place…
Tom: Huh?
(Skuld produces a mirror out of goddess space…handy thing to have really…and 'Tom' looks in his reflection…)
Tom: Huh? Who am I?
Skuld: Well…it looks like the transdimensional portal kinda screwed up your DNA. It works fine with anime and game based characters…but throw in humans…and well…(can't help it, has to laugh)
(Tom now realises something. He is now a few inches taller, built a bit wider, and his stomach a bit hungrier….)
(…and now he realises he is in his temporary boss' body…)
Tom: WHHHHAAAAAATTTT?
Skuld: Hmmm…not quite beating Minato for loudest and most demented scream in the history of anime, but not bad.
Tom: Oh crap…I'm in Mr. Homer's body…this is bad…this is very bad…
(Turns to the nearly forgotten 10 in the background, watching this with interest)
Tom: …oh well, I can still see Ash-tachi…all in all, a fair cop.
(Said 10 collapse.)
Skuld: Oh well…I'll guess I'll have to sort out the problem. In the meantime, try to live life as best you can…cause I can say that your 'boss' isn't enjoying his predicament.
Tom: Huh…does that mean…
(Skuld simply flashing him a cute smile before scampering off, to probably make fun of Keichi who got voted off yesterday…)
Tom: Aw geez…there better be some notes for this…oh yeah! Umm…you guys going to make a tribe or something?
(Giselle sweatdrops, everyone else just looks at him oddly…)
Tom: Hey, it's still me! So, are you?
Giselle: I think we may have to do this ourselves, whilst 'Tom' sorts himself out…
Tom: Hey, I can remember some stuff! There's a reward challenge at 12…and yes! Yes, you have to search for the two islands here and pick on, then name it as a tribe, and then the reward challenge begins! That's it, so get your butts in gear, whilst I see if I can find mine…
(Tom goes off as Misty sighs)
Misty: He's a lost cause. (suddenly realises) Oh yes, we're a tribe now, shall we get re-acquainted or newly acquainted?
(in Tracey and Joy's case, it's newly acquainted with most of Minori, aside from Rudi…who isn't too pleased with Tracey, remembering that he 'kicked' Giselle in an earlier challenge. When Rudi and Misty come eye to eye, there is an awkward silence, especially around Ash. Ash however is enjoying reuniting with old friends Casey, Duplica and Richie. Giselle simply looks superior, to Misty's nerves, although she does talk to Joy. James feels a bit left out, of course…but hey, he's a Rocket, he can handle it…)
James: (moaning) Not fair…
(Anyway, the tribe is here, and now they need to find out where to live…)
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FORMER LOCUS TRIBE
Tom: The problem with this…er, cue card…thanks…the problem with this island is that it is divided into two parts. The jungle and the sea. The guys and gals have to choose which one may be better for them in general…
Misty: There's a hot spring back here!
Casey: Wow!
(Shot of the hot water hole the former Locus tribe used occasionally as Misty is tempted to go in…even Giselle looks impressed…)
Giselle: Not a Tech spa, but I guess beggars can't be choosers…besides, it gets me to show off my body and make the girls jealous and the guys envious…
Rudi: Oh boy…
Misty: Casey, I pity you for being with her all this time…
Casey: Makes two of us…
Misty: (whispering) Why didn't you vote her off then?
Casey: (whispering) Long story.
(However, whilst the girls and Rudi may be enjoying the spring, others are a bit more concerned about…more important matters…)
(Shot of Joy looking into the jungle…)
Joy: It can be confusing here, and although plenty of food maybe in the trees, it will be a lot of work…
James: …and we know how much we hate work…
Tracey: I don't think we can live off bits of fruit for a month…
(And that's not the only problem…)
Richie: The sea is cut off from this part of the island, and the tide doesn't come in. That means it's difficult for fish to come in…
Duplica: Which means that catching fish may be difficult…
Ash: Right. Let's see what everyone else thinks…
FORMER TSUNAMI TRIBE
(The ocean here is the main talking point for the teams as Richie notices the tide is much more even, and therefore, fish will be much more aplenty. Also, Joy makes the smart observation that the two parts of island are an hours walk, which means if people are willing to, they can go from one part to the other…)
Richie: I reckon we should make this our home, just for it's greater uses. If we need something from the other island, we can trek there…
James: It's a bit of a way just to get some fruit or something…
Misty: Well, what about the other way round? We stay in the jungle, and if we need to fish or something, we can come here?
Tracey: What if we don't get anything in the sea?
Misty: You heard Richie, it should be plentiful? Besides, who says we can't get anything from the waters in Locus?
Giselle: For a water trainer, you aren't exactly well up on the sea are you?
Misty: Urge to kill…rising…
Ash: Uh oh…restrain time…
Casey: Trust me, if I get like that round Mikey, It's the day I burn my electabuzz season ticket…
Duplica: Which is never, right?
Casey: You got it sister.
(As the 'tribe' argue, the time is coming to an end, and they head back to the centre where Tom is waiting…and has failed to come up with a suitable bribe for Skuld, so for the time being, he's stuck in Chromus' body.)
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Tom: So, have you chosen your beach?
(Confused looks…)
Tom: Ah, indecision. O.K, we'll do it the democratic way. All those who wants to stay at Locus Jungle, raised hands.
(Misty, Rudi, Casey…and slowly Giselle raise their hands. Misty is surprised Ash isn't with her…)
Tom: For Tsunami Waters?
(Richie, Ash, Joy, Duplica, James and Tracey vote for the majority.)
Tom: Majority rules 6 to 4 for Tsunami.
(Misty looks a bit disappointed, particularly at Ash…)
Tom: But before you guys head there to do whatever, two things. First, a name for your tribe?
All: Huh?
Tom: Hmmm…considering the look of surprise, I guess you HAVEN'T thought of a name. Well, Captain Ash, you wanna decide?
Ash: Huh me? Er…well, guess Pokemon tribe would be too obvious…how's Monster Tribe?
Tom: Cause you are all a bunch of monsters…fine with me! And Monster Tribe, your first official act is…to take this reward challenge…right now!
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REWARD CHALLENGE
Challenge: Clefairy Says Memory Game.
(Shot of Tom looking at the 10, now behind computerised desks…)
Tom: Although we're not in 2040 anymore, this island is still a wonder of the technological age, and Skuld…despite her hijinks…is a mechanical wizardess herself. She has set up these special desks which have arrows pointing north, south, east and west.
(Shot of the desk, where we can see the guys and girls have arm pads attached to their arms, as their feet are on a special electronic pad)
Tom: The basis of this game is to watch the Clefairy teacher that appears on the screen, and using your arms, follow it's movements after it's finished. It's basically a test of memory. It starts off easy, but gradually more movements and more speed will be required. One by one, the tribe will be eliminated by virtue of a) most mistakes and b) slowest in that round. This will start as soon as a mistake is made. When someone makes 5 mistakes, they are eliminated. If two make 5 mistakes altogether at the same time, their times in their successful rounds will be taken in, and the slowest will be eliminated.
(A screen flashes and a Clefairy squeals saying 'Clefairy!' as Tom nods)
Tom: Ladies, gentlemen, your game begins now.
(Shot of the Clefairy as it begins to make 4 slow movements. Simple to start with, N, N, E, W…and surprisingly, after 5 seconds for the contestants to take it in, no-one makes a mistake.)
(In the second round, no-one makes one, but in the third one with 5 steps and a bit faster, Rudi makes the first mistake. They fast forward)
4th go – Rudi 1 mistake, Ash 1 mistake
5th go – (6 steps, increased speed) Rudi 1 mistake, Ash 2 mistakes , James 1 mistake, Casey 1 mistake
6th go – Rudi (1), Ash (4), James (1) Casey (2), Richie (1), Misty (1)
7th go – (7 steps) – Ash gets eliminated. Joy (1), Rudi (2), James (1), Misty (3).
Tom: No Captain! Oh…sorry…sense of dread there…
8th go – Casey gets eliminated screwing up the beginning. James (4), Misty (3), Rudi (3), Richie (2), Tracey (2), Duplica (1), Joy (1)
Tom: Giselle still yet to mistake…it's gets much harder now…
9th go – 8 steps (decent speed) James and Rudi both get 5 mistakes…Rudi eliminated because of speed. Misty (3), Richie (3), Giselle (2), Tracey (2), Joy (2), Duplica (1)
10th go – James eliminated. Misty (4), Duplica (3), Richie (2), Tracey (2), Joy (1)
11th go – Misty eliminated. Richie (3), Duplica (3), Tracey (3), Joy (2), Giselle (1)
12th go – 9 steps – Joy (4), Richie (4), Tracey (3), Duplica (3), Giselle (2)
13th go – Richie and Joy both get 5 but Richie eliminated for speed. Duplica (4), Tracey (3), Giselle (3)
14th go – Duplica eliminated. Joy (3), Giselle (3), Tracey (3)
15th go – 10 steps – Joy eliminated. Giselle (4), Tracey (4)
Tom: And we're down to the final two. How your brains holding on?
Giselle: Shut up…concerntrating…
Tracey: I have a headache…
Tom: Party poopers. Oh well, here we go!
16th go – 10 steps…Giselle (4), Tracey (4)
17th go – 11 steps…
Tom: And that's it! Giselle made 5 mistakes and Tracey made…4, which means the watcher wins over the student!
(Tracey smiles with relief, as Giselle reluctantly shakes hands with him. Tracey stands up as applause decends from the losing crowd as Tom goes up to him)
Tom: As for your reward, it's a 3 course meal to help get that memory of yours back into top form…alphabet soup and spaghetti, smoked salmon in red sauce, and jacket potatoes British style. It will be ready for tomorrow morning so save your stomach…
(Tracey is practically drooling at the thought, as the reward makes a lot of the group jealous, in starving conditions…however, the time now is to go to their new home…whether they wanted to or not…)
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MONSTER TRIBE – 1.15PM
Tom: It's been a long start for the new tribe, but now, they gotta get settled in. Tsunami's camp isn't a bad one, however, the size of it is a major problem mainly with 10 people to fit in a camp which seems to fit around 6 at best.
Misty: This is why I preferred the other tribes. More materials…
Giselle: Not the hot spring then?
Misty: Shut up…
Giselle: Oh dear, a bit grouchy are we? Must be that time of the…
(Misty is not in the mood and simply rocks the girl with a glare that Jessie's Arbok would be proud of…)
Richie: The camp isn't bad, but it will be a bit of a squeeze with 10 of us, fortunately, I guess most of us aren't the size of some of them, so we can manage, but if people want to go and get some building stuff, then that could be a help…
James: …and stop all this complaining…
Joy: What they said. I'll volunteer to do that if you don't mind?
Tracey: I'll go with you.
Joy: (smiles sweetly) Not a problem.
(Tracey flush is quickly recognised by members of Minori)
Casey: Er…what's going on here?
Ash: Trust me Casey, you don't want to know what went around involving this. You wonder why Brock isn't here? (points at Tracey and Joy) There's your answer.
Casey: Ah.
James: I'll go…I might as well and try to get in shape next time I try to swipe your Pikachu…
Ash: Ha, as if!
Richie: Well, I feel bad if Majori do all the work so I'll go as well…
Rudi: Why don't we all go? A bit of Tribal bonding?
(Ash looks at Rudi a tad sternly, but smiles)
Ash: Sure.
(Soon Monster Tribe are working up a sweat just from walking. They will soon realise how difficult this is…)
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Giselle: O.K, now do you realise why this was a bad idea?
James: Hey, I don't see you helping us…
(The group realise they'll have to carry equipment for an hour which could be bad)
Duplica: Guys, let's not erupt over this, let's just carry what bits we can and do as well as we should…
(A smart suggestion, if the fact that fatigue wasn't countered. Which means the group are carrying rather little on the way back, by the time they do, it's 3.30 in the afternoon, and we have 10 pooped little campers…and a few stomaches rumbling. Fortunately, Joy brought over the spare rice from Locus to add with the remaining from Tsunami making a bit extra. However, rice is all they'll have as no-one seems to want to fish…heck, it's hard to get someone to cook, fortunately, James and Joy seem to be able to handle it…)
James: I'm pooped…
Joy: I think just choosing the tribe is problematic…
(Shot of Rudi not happy with the camp, or indeed, his campmates…)
Rudi: I went with the girls on the jungle, and I was outvoted because of easier food…and I don't see anyone going out to get anything in the sea. How stupid and pointless…
(Rudi may be mad, but with Giselle seemingly content to lie around, and Ash and Misty talking it up with old friends, with Tracey slowly starting to come into the conversation, Rudi isn't too happy at all.)
Rudi: If this was back home, I'd be cursed for not making the gym and island a perfect way to greet challengers…
(The conversation in the centre seems to help relieve the boredom…or some of Tracey' worst memories…)
Richie: Ah…so that's why Brock isn't here…
Tracey: It's not my fault…honestly…
Misty: Tracey, sometimes we're all pig-heads here…right Ash?
Ash: (blushing) Ermm…
Duplica: (chuckles) Ah…poor old Ashy got himself in a tight spot?
Ash: Not now please…(the blush seems to cascade around him)
Casey: Ha! The confident Ash of yesteryear is now a pale shadow, like a second string hinter from the home run derby champion!
Tracey: She always like this?
Richie/Duplica: Yep…
Casey: Got a problem with that?
Richie/Duplica: Nope…
(The laughter is light, but the work was heavy. As Joy prepares a small meal, the night is going to be a welcome rest…)
* * * *
6.00pm
(Despite this, work has gone on, and many take turns in helping. Tracey, with a breakfast to look forward to, has been particularly helpful…but maybe it because of something else…)
Tracey: I still can't thank you enough…
Joy: (sighs) It was a difficult position to be put in, but I felt it was the best one. Besides, now it's all or nothing…
Tracey: Wow, you've got a game plan, you're more into this than I thought…
Joy: (smiles) I guess so. I mean, I've been travelling for some time (helps move a part of the camp to the side) but if I won, it could mean totally new possibilities in the work of Pokemon and the nursing trade.
Tracey: Hey, you'll get my vote…
Joy: But what if you're in the final?
Tracey: Then I'll simply hope I'm against you.
(Joy blushes as they continue working. The size of the camp has been a big problem, particular for members of Minori who had the comfort of their own space last time…)
Giselle: I'm not being an ingrate! I'm just saying that I'd rather see it much bigger as I don't want to sleep with any of those perverts!
Misty: And who would want to touch you anyway?
(Giselle looks a little offended but retaliates)
Giselle: You're jealous!
Misty: AM NOT!
Rudi: BREAK IT UP!
(Rudi steps in between the two girls before anyone can scream cat-fight…)
Rudi: Geez, let's at least try to pretend we are survivors, rather than savages…
Giselle: Oh yeah? (grabs onto Rudi's arm and breaks out the charm) Well, whose side are you on then? Your old hussy or…
Misty: (interrupting) …the new one by the looks of it. Rudi, why her?
Rudi: Erm…er…
Giselle: Because he realises I've got more charm, grace and sex appeal in my little pinky than Miss Flat chest has in her whole body…
Rudi: Oh boy…
Misty: WHAT DID YOU SAY?
(Time for that Tenchi Muyo prop to come into play…as the sparks go into the eyes of the two girls…)
Rudi: Misty, Giselle, please…
Ash: What's going on?
(Ash wanders with Richie by his side…but they quickly put 2 and 2 together…)
Ash: This is not good.
Rudi: Ash, can you get your girlfriend to stop pestering Giselle?
Misty: HEY, TAKE HER SIDE WHY DON'T YOU?
Ash: Well, he would…he's simply a womanizer…
Rudi: Huh?
Ash: Sure, Misty calls me not the brightest bulb in the packet, and most of the times…she is right. However, even I can see that as soon as one goes away, another comes. O.K, Misty saved your sisters life…but I'm sure you're (coughs) charm can work wonders on others as well…
Rudi: You can't talk to me like that…
Ash: Well, I did beat you so…
Rudi: That was luck!
Richie: Oh god…don't tell me I have to break you guys up now…
Rudi: Who asked your opinion…
(Meanwhile, an unlikely trio is about to save everyone's bacon…)
James: …here, I'm not a Rocket, I'm just James. People can hate me for my past, but for my present…
Duplica (giggles): James, trust me, you are no where near Cassidy and Botch' level…
James: Botch? (laughs) I guess his real name gets him more places than I thought…
Casey: Yeah…a place out of Survivor!
(But they walk up to, the two girls sweatdrops as James looks blank)
James: Huh?
Duplica: Aw…
Casey: …nuts.
(back to the fight…)
Giselle: Well, I guess he decided a real woman is more than what you could handle Ash…
Ash: He's using you…or you're using him…either way, you're both a couple of…
Rudi: A couple of what? Say it Ash!
Misty: If he won't then I will…
Casey: THAT'S ENOUGH!
(Shot of Casey with a stick by herself as Richie has vainly tried to stop them, and is probably trying not to get into the argument himself…)
Giselle: Oh yeah, what can you do little girl?
Duplica: On her own, she's in trouble…
James: …but with others, it's more than double…
(Shot of James and Duplica from the other side, pincering the four of them…and then Joy comes from the camp to wonder what the ruckus is…)
Joy: What's going on?
James: A schoolboy and girl fight by the looks of things…
Joy: BREAK IT UP, ACT LIKE ADULTS NOT SPOILT KIDS!
(Joy's presence seems to at least keep the mood mellow as Tracey comes up)
Tracey: Hey, I found a couple of oranges? Anyone want one?
(Crickets chirp)
Tracey: Er…I'll ask later…
* * * *
10.15pm
(Night has fallen, and the camp, certainly still not ready to fit 10 people is half full of people…)
(All of Majori are in the camp, with also Richie and Rudi in it. All three Minori girls are sleeping outside, Giselle by choice, and Casey and Duplica by losing a short straw contest. It won't be the most comfortable first night for Monster Tribe, but the next day should be…interesting…)
* * * *
Day 20
MONSTER TRIBE – 8.00am
Tom: Still haven't fixed this problem yet…oh well…another day, and Tracey's will begin with a bang to say the least. With Tracey already guaranteed a food supply, the others are going to try their hand in fishing in Tsunami…
Misty: I still say the other tribe, but might as well give it a shot…
Joy: It might cool you off a bit as well?
Misty: Don't start…
(Joy and Misty try their hand at fishing in a new environment, and are surprised to see Duplica joining them as well…)
Misty: Duplica?
Duplica: If it's O.K, do you mind if I join you guys?
Joy: Sure sweetheart, but why?
Duplica: Trust me…after what happened last night, it's like a morgue back there…
(Indeed, the camp of fire isn't really abuzz, as Tracey is simply waiting for his meal to come at 9, and besides Casey and Richie talking with Ash, there isn't much conversation…James doesn't want to get involved, Giselle and Rudi are being torn between anger and pride…)
Misty: Yeah…that Rudi…he's been caught in her web…
Joy: Let it be Misty, if all else fails…
(Misty nods, as Duplica notes it. The three ladies go into the sea as they at least, have some cool…well, maybe not Misty, especially as she fails to grab a bite in the half an hour they fish. Fortunately, Joy grabs two and that does it for the group…)
9.00am.
(A quiet breakfast results in Tracey simply waiting to get stuck in, which he does when 'Express Tom' brings it in via carry-cart and scooter…hey, what did you expect? A limo?)
Tom: Sorry bout the delay…anyway, I have an order of alphabet soup, spaghetti and noodles for the one known as Tracey Sketchit.
Tracey: Here!
Tom: There you go, 80 pounds plus tip…(catches the stare and freezes up)…just kidding, enjoy, and be ready in 3 hours, you guys got an immunity! The first immunity for you to win for yourselves…so ta ta for now…(to himself)….I hate this accent…
(Shot of Tracey on a table, with three bowls of food, plus a vitamin drink (has a lot of A's, B's, etc…) ready.)
Tracey: Time to eat!
(Tracey samples some of his reward, as a number of the others look with envy…)
Giselle: A healthy meal to fill you up…now I really wish I hadn't lost? How can a simple watcher beat the valedictorian beauty of Pokemon Tech?
Misty: Because he did?
Giselle: Shut up…
Rudi: Don't start please…
(Misty simply turns, and in a completely different mood, begins talking with Ash and Joy)
Duplica: Screwed up?
Giselle: Please…the last thing I need is sympathy from you…
Casey: Maybe, but you aren't winning any friends here, and I did notice how you spoke to me last night…
Giselle: I was angry…
Richie: So, you think that you can survive 2 days time?
Giselle: Yes.
Richie: How?
Giselle: I win immunity.
Richie: And if you don't?
Giselle: Then none of you vote for me. We did promise remember?
Rudi: And promises in Minori can't be broken, right?
(An uncomfortable gaze at Richie and Duplica makes them nod simply, although Giselle has to breathe a sigh of relief)
Tracey: Hmmm…seconds please! (drinks a bit of the broth as Tracey feels his stomach fill and his belly warm…but it better go down fast, the immunity challenge will take every bit of strength, endurance and stamina they need…)
* * * *
IMMUNITY
Curse Of Dragonite – A stamina and strength challenge
(Shot of Tom, with the 10 Pokepeople, as the first immunity challenge awaits them…)
Tom: Well, this is going to be fun. Tracey, you enjoy your meal?
Tracey: Yep!
Tom: Good, but lets hope you didn't gain 10 pounds, because the stronger and lighter you are, the better chance of you winning this game.
(Shot of 10 separate high jump like situations, a.k.a, two bars and one iron bar across it. On the floor, there is a picture of a Dragonite's head, it's large mouth widen open, as Tom does his bit as the explanation man.)
Tom: Don't worry, we're not going Olympics here…however, this is a strength test. The jist of the game is simple. Hop up onto the bar and hold onto the bar as long as possible, as you go up there, there is no turning back, no adjusting grip, you stay there as long as you can. Whoever wins immunity is simply the person who can hold themselves up there the longest before they touch the Dragonite's mouth. So, everyone, get underneath a bar…
(There is a bit of moaning, as above the mouthes are wooden platforms. As they jump to reach the bar, they will be removed so they can fall into the mouths…as all 10 get into position, Tom raises his arm…)
Tom: Ready…and GO!
(All 10 jump, not in unison, but certainly not long enough for anyone to get an advantage…as Tom begins watching…and silently praying for Ash' victory.)
Tom: This game requires upper body strength, will and stamina…
(Shot of Casey dropping off first after 30 seconds)
Tom: Something Casey obviously doesn't have.
(The remaining 9 continue…15 seconds later, Duplica drops off next…then shortly after, Ash…much to Tom's disappointment.)
Tom: Oh no! Now he could go…er, moving swiftly on…
(At the minute mark, Richie goes…followed by Misty. Now, Tracey, Joy, Giselle, James and Rudi remain)
(At 1 minute 30, Rudi drops off…)
Tom: Down to 4…
(At 1 minute 45, Tracey goes…down to Joy, James and Giselle. Shot of James, squinting, Giselle gritting her teeth…and Joy, her eyes closed, calm as a lamb…)
(Finally, at 1 minute 56, Giselle drops down, disappointed…)
Tom: Down to the nurse and the Rocket!
(The two are holding well at 2 minutes and 15 seconds…but in the end, there is a winner…and there is a loser, as one drops down, disappointed)
Tom: James drops, Joy is the winner!
(The muscular Nurse Joy drops, tired…but a small smile on her face. She shakes hands with James before pumping a tired fist into the air. The tribe mostly congratulated her, although Giselle is very disappointed. Tom interrupts everything of course…)
Tom: Well Joy, congrats, you are now guaranteed for the jury at least…and safe for another 3 days. And as proof, here is the immunity necklace…
(Shot of a necklace with a pokeball in the centre, coloured in 6 parts, red, blue, yellow, gold, silver and crystal. The centre ball is divided into two, coloured in ruby and sapphire.)
Tom: …and everyone else is a possible victim…although choose wisely otherwise Tom may have to hunt your reasoning…
Misty: Even in someone else body, he's an idiot…
(Tom leaves, as Misty congratulates Joy, as James sighs in disappointment. This could be very interesting the Council the next day…)
* * * *
MONSTER TRIBE – 1.05pm
Joy: I'm not sure if my victory was necessary, but it feels good knowing I'm safe for another 3 days.
Giselle: I don't think we even considering how big a threat Joy could be. I think that challenge proved she is probably more trouble than she's worth…
James: Disappointed? Yes…but am I in trouble? I'm not sure, but I'll see what the twerps do later…
(Joy's victory leaves an interesting perspective as the tribe return to camp. Joy immediately decides to help out with the camp a bit more, as she heads out to old Locus. Misty, Tracey and Ash join her, leaving all of Minori and James left on the island…)
Casey: Waaahh! I can't believe I came last in that! Where's the knife…I can't face my folks now…I'm committing hari kari now…
(Sweatdrops as Casey tries to butcher herself with the plastic knife Tracey used in his morning meal…)
Duplica: Don't do it Case, it's not worth losing your life over something like that…
Giselle: Although not listening to that electabuzz song may be a lifeline.
(Casey sends a glare Giselle's way, as Rudi sighs)
Rudi: Well, at least we can talk who we want off…(catches Duplica and Casey's look)…from the other tribe…(sweatdrops)
Giselle: Now guys and girls, remember, if we are to survive, we have to stick together…whether we like it or not…
Richie: Yes, of course.
Giselle: So I suggest Ash…
(Immediately, Richie, Casey and Duplica's auras spark Akane like, as Giselle actually back-pedals from the aura…)
Giselle: …right, bad idea.
Rudi: Well, I'd like to get Tracey off myself…
Richie: Huh? How come?
Rudi: Well, he's been rubbing it in about the meal he had…
Casey: Er…when…
Rudi: (ignoring her) …and also, I still never forgave him after the incident when he kicked Giselle…
Duplica: That's right! Gotta defend her…er, reality check Rudi? Ages ago, we won challenge…
Rudi: That's beside the point! I won't vote for Misty (catches Giselle's look), James hasn't got a chance…
Richie: Er, you do realise he's behind you…
(Shot of James relaxing in the sun, as Rudi sweatdrops)
Rudi: Er, no offense.
James: None taken…it doesn't matter how anybody votes anyway. Now, I'm going to try and get some sleep, so keep the arguments down to a bit will you please kiddies?
Rudi: As I was saying…Misty and James are out for me, Joy has immunity and Ash…well, I guess voting for him is now impossible…
Richie: Damn…
Casey: …straight.
Giselle: You know…he actually makes sense…although Misty is tempting…
Rudi: Giselle…
Giselle: What? (a bit angry) Still hot on her? Maybe Ash was more right than I thought…hey, Casey, Duplica, is he a womaniser?
Duplica/Casey: (sweatdropping)
Rudi: Just because I liked Misty, those two are cute and Joy is hot doesn't mean I'm a…aw crap…
Richie: Prepare for a beating island boy…
(As Giselle exerts vengence in one way or another, it is obvious that there is a more obvious plan over in Locus rather than simply getting equipment…)
* * * *
1.45pm
Misty: I told you guys this was the ideal place for a meeting!
Tracey: Y'know, I'm starting to agree with you…
(Shot of Ash, Misty, Joy and Tracey not exactly in a working mood after taking a dip in the hot spring hole…)
Joy: It feels a bit guilty doing this…
Misty: I know, but it also means that we can talk in private. And as James isn't here, we can guarantee an assault tonight…
Ash: So, what you thinking?
Misty: (smiles) Who do you think?
Ash: (sighs) On a hunch, a certain girl who isn't exactly showing waves of friendship around here…
Misty: If you mean a certain Tech bitch, then yep.
Tracey: Giselle…I'm starting to realise all those things you said about her may be true…
Misty: May be? She's a temptress!
Ash: But…maybe that's the reason we shouldn't vote her off…
Misty: ASH KETCHUM, YOU DARE DISAGREE WITH ME?
Joy: Hold on a second Misty before you kill him, he has a point. Do you think the way she is playing she has a chance in winning this?
(Misty stops for a second, before thinking)
Tracey: Joy's right. She's in the same boat as James, even if by a miracle she got to the final two, she wouldn't win…even James would be a better choice than her…
Misty: Well…I'm still not happy about that…(turns to Ash)…do you have someone we should choose…
Ash: Rudi.
Misty: Huh?
Ash: (embarrassed) Umm…well…
Misty: Ash…(smiles)…are you jealous?
Ash: Me, jealous? No way! Why would….uh…well, a little…
Joy: Oh, that Rudi boy was the one that had a crush on you wasn't he?
Misty: Yes…but I went with Ash instead. I don't think I've regretted it…but Ash, there is no reason for you to be jealous. Besides, Slutzilla has got him wrapped around her little finger…
Joy: Tracey, what about you?
Tracey: I dunno, Rudi does seem to have a grudge…but maybe we should take out someone who could win this…to make sure they don't have a chance…
Joy: That seems logical…although I'm surprised no-one has said we take James out…
Misty: He's on his own, he doesn't have a chance. What Tracey said is valid, but I'm not sure I'd be comfortable taking out Casey or Duplica early on?
Ash: What about Richie?
Misty: (smiles) After the incident of the Indigo Plateau, I'm surprised he hasn't gone after me…
(elsewhere)
Richie: Atchoo!
* * * *
MONSTER TRIBE
4.00pm
Tom: Despite belief, Ash and co did get some work done, although certain members were suspicious of the activity involved…
Ash: I guess that meal made you more full than I thought…
Tracey: Yeah, I didn't think I would last this long…
(Shot of Joy and Duplica cooking)
Joy: (blushing) You've made impressions of me?
Duplica: Well, you're family anyway. It's kind of my job, it what keeps me alive…(sighs)…it's all I can do now.
(Joy notices her sad look, but doesn't prod)
Joy: I guess it's a story to tell for a future date. But how come you're cooking instead of that young man?
Duplica: (sighs) He's been trying to apologise to Giselle about an incident today…without luck by the sounds of things…
(Shot of Casey and Richie, with Ash)
Ash: Is it always this bad?
Richie: Ash, you don't know what bad was until you visited the beginning of our tribe…dealing with Butch and Cassidy was bad enough, dealing with Giselle and actually preferring her annoying self to Todd's potential danger was another thing…
Casey: That was…kinda my fault…
Ash: Casey, it doesn't matter does it? You're still here right?
Casey: (smiles) True Ash, absolutely true. Hopefully this time…(poses dramatically)…I can go all the way!
Ash: And I thought Misty was bad…
Misty: What was that Ash?
Ash: Nothing!
(Meanwhile, James watching the fire, is actually keeping a sharp eye out on everyone…)
James: I need something to capitalise on a weakness….what they said may actually work in my favour…
Tracey: Hey James, is it working?
James: Huh…oh sure, fine…YEOW! And very hot…
Tracey: Oh boy…
* * * *
8.00pm
Tom: A meal digested, a sun has set and a tribe is gathered as the camp now is slightly more expanded thanks to a decent bit of hard work by members of the tribe. However, is it good enough?
James: I don't think we have the right to be fussy…heck, I've slept on hard concrete and slides, this is heaven for me…
Misty: Surprising that a rich kid would appreciate the naturalistic work of living…well other rich kid, is it satisfactory enough for your obvious dire needs?
Giselle: I'm not going to fall into the bait Missy, so if you don't mind, I'll like to take my rest inside the camp…
(Giselle goes in without a thought…)
Misty: (anger holding) The…name…is…Misty…
Tracey: Whatever. (gets his sketchbook) I'm gonna watch the stars for a while, and need to make a sketch of this new island…
Ash: Hey Trace, I'll join ya.
Joy: Me too. It's been a long time since I actually appreciated the sky above me…
Richie: Hey Ash, this remind you of anything?
Ash: Huh? (remembers) Oh yeah, it was when Team Rocket stole all of the tournament's pokemon (glances at James, who hides in terror) and we stayed outside and looked at the stars…we were seeing if they were like the shapes of pokemon…
Richie: Yeah, remember, there was a Pikachu, and an Onyx, and a…
Casey: You boys not planning anything without us are you?
Duplica: You are so mean…
(Ash and the others chuckle as Misty, Casey and Duplica join them. James simply stays behind and watches the sky as he tries not to drift to sleep. Rudi eventually gives up, and stays outside as well.)
Rudi: Let her have some time to cool off…
(It's almost like a slumber party as the guys and girls talk into the night about things other than survivor and the vote, and as the hours drift boy, eventually people go into camp, or in some cases, just stay outside and simply slumber…)
* * * *
DAY 21
9.00am
Tom: No good breakfasts today, and no-one is risking sleeping in. With Council ahead, today is all about strategy, strategy and more strategy!
(Shot of James all business as he makes breakfast, fortunately, Misty caught a fish and there is also some sugar cane that was brought back after the trip to the hot spring water hole…)
James: I won't lose…I won't lose…
Misty: Nice to see you cooking James…I suppose at least you are being some help here…
James: Yeah, I mean, me? Outlasting Brock…it's a 7th sign!
Misty: Don't get too confident…but I will say, you can still be a part…just vote off…(whispers)
James: Well…to be honest, I hadn't really decided on who I wanted to vote for yet, but if it means I can stay alive, then sure…
Misty: (to herself) That's a good puppet…(out loud)…anyway, smells good, gotta go, more planning ahead!
(Misty leaves, leaving James in his normal state…utterly confused…)
(As breakfast is served, there is an uneasy silence around, as no-one wants to show any form of weakness. As only Joy is guaranteed to be staying for 3 days, no-one is certain who will vote for who…)
* * * *
12.00 MIDDAY
(Shot of Ash with Duplica and Richie walking down the beach)
Ash: It's great to see you guys again…nice to see some new…er old…er, familiar faces again…
Duplica: Aww…Ashy is so cute when he's flustered!
(Both Ash and Richie go red from this remark…)
Richie: Ditzy, you are doing this on purpose…
Duplica: (sweatdrops) And now you die for revealing my own nickname…
Richie: Ah yes…now don't do anything you'll regret…
Duplica: TOO LATE!
(Ash laughs as Duplica wrestles Richie down in a mock violent charade, as Ash shakes his head…)
Ash: Just being round you guys makes all the hardships of the past few weeks go out of my mind…of course, one more tonight…
Duplica: Please don't remind me…
Richie: Yeah, let's just try to enjoy what we can as one tribe, or as close as we can considering the arguments already…
Ash: I guess after what happened with me and Misty, I guess the worst side is coming out of me…
Duplica: No problem Ashy-boy…we feel sorry for whatever problems Giselle has caused you…trust me, she's done the same around our way as well…very badly…
Ash: Well, how has it she survived?
Richie: You don't want to know…
* * * *
Casey: Well, this feels like Pokemole all over again!
Misty: Yep, just us two in the water…
(Shot of Casey and Misty, as Misty has invited her and her alone to the spring for a girl to girl chat…just to keep her mind off current unpleasantness…)
Casey: Ahh…this feels so good…
Misty: Oh…if only young Mikey was here to see you know…
Casey: (blushes) M-Misty, please…
Misty: No seriously, how are you two?
Casey: Ummm…well, we're fine…he was a bit disappointed that he wasn't invited for this, but he's wished me all the best for the future…and I don't intend to disappoint him.
Misty: You going for the win this time?
Casey: (nods) Yep, so close yet so far last time, this time…I'm going way beyond the playoffs!
Misty: Not if I have anything to say about it…(splashes her)
Casey: Hey! (splashes her back)
Misty: Ohhh…you're gonna get it!
(Misty and Casey begin splashing each other, as at least for now, Council is the furthest thing away from their minds…)
* * * *
Tracey: I'm glad that you are with us.
James: I guess I owe it to you for not eliminating me, especially to you Joy. What Misty and Ash say I only second guess, but if you want me in, to survive, I'll gladly help…
Joy: Thank you very much James.
Tom: Whoa! Is this the most unlikely alliance since Kitsune and Takeshi? Or maybe since Washu and Jackie (until it split of course)? Perhaps Tamahome and Akane…maybe…hey, how come I've got all this knowledge all of a sudden? Maybe being in this body isn't so bad…
James: Well, have you got a plan?
Tracey: Aside from knowing Joy is safe, no. Have you got a suggestion?
James: Well, Misty told me to vote for Giselle, but if she so hated, then…
Tracey: (nods) Misty is letting her hatred cloud her judgement. I personally feel Richie is the best target, but there is no chance Ash will vote for him. So…
(As nurse, rocket and watcher schemes, Tech and leader have been in conference all day…)
Giselle: You see, the benefits of voting for James is much better than for voting for Tracey. Personally, I'd vote for Misty but you won't allow that, even when she insulted you.
Rudi: That was because of Ash and you know it.
Giselle: Nevertheless, voting for Ash is pointless because the three stooges won't do that in a million years. 12 days maybe…
Rudi: But what about you? Can you be safe?
Giselle: (chuckles) You forget that we made a pact? They wouldn't vote for me to keep our tribe safe, no matter how much baseball girl, little miss dress-up and twin Ash may want to. Despite appearances, they aren't stupid…not as smart as me of course, but…
(At this point, Ash, Duplica and Richie return from their trip…)
Ash: Are you sure about it?
Duplica: Of course Ashy.
(Richie nods as Ash smiles)
Ash: O.K…thanks. (Ash leaves as Richie turns to Duplica)
Richie: Are you sure?
Duplica: (looks at the camp and smiles) I'm sure.
* * * *
4.30pm
(The last meal for Monster Tribe 10 as people are trying to pan down the Council tonight…but that is nearly impossible…)
Casey: And another one bites the dust…
James: I really wish you wouldn't phrase it like that…
Misty: So Giselle, what will you be doing after you're voted off?
Giselle: Laughing at you when you get voted off before I do…
Ash: Ladies, please not now…
Joy: Can we please at least get through tonight without any malice…
Tracey: She's right, guys, one of us will be going tonight, and I'd rather not have anyone's blood on my hands before it happens…
Rudi: Maybe it's because you'll have blood on your feet instead…
Tracey: Huh? (thinks) Hey wait a second…
Giselle: Rudi please…
Duplica: He's still bitching on about that? Jeez, if that was the case, maybe I should complain about everything Giselle has down here…
Giselle: And what about you ditto girl?
Richie: Hey, now wait a second…
Casey: KNOCK IT OFF!
(All eyes are on the electabuzz girl)
Casey: Sorry, but I'll be damned if someone doesn't step up and act as peacemaker, so can we just shut up, eat, and then worry about whose ego is going to get a bashing tonight alright?
(There is still rage, but it's from the eyes rather than the mouth, besides, Casey's glare is enough to paralyze a Mewtwo…but in a few hours time, the anger will be unleashed one more time…)
* * * *
6.00pm
Tom: 2 hours before Council, and Giselle decides to make sure that nothing is going to go wrong…
Giselle: We're sticking to the plan…and you'd better if you have any chance to win…
Casey: Considering the fact you angered everyone here almost, you are doing this just to save your butt…
Giselle: So sue me. Anyway, you're not voting for me right?
Duplica: (sighs) Right…
Richie: It's not like we really give a damn anymore…
Giselle: (smiles) That's what I like to hear.
Casey: So who you voting for?
Rudi: Tracey.
Giselle: Huh? I thought Misty?
Duplica: Oh boy…
Rudi: He has to pay…
Casey: Well, what about James?
Giselle: Seems a bit too obvious, but I suppose, it may work…although Tracey has merits too, he's fairly strong, plus you don't know him as well as Ash and co so why not? I can hold my pride down for a while…
Casey: So, Tracey?
Rudi: Glad you see it my way.
Casey: I never said I did…(Casey walks away, as Rudi and Giselle shrug)
Giselle: Misguided creature.
(Giselle and Rudi move away as Richie looks at the sky)
Richie: That makes three of us then…
(Meanwhile…)
Misty: Sorry Ash, but revenge is in my mind…I'm sure I'm not the only one…
Ash: Still stubborn…oh well, I won't change your mind…
Misty: Thanks. (Misty leaves)
Ash: I just hope others don't either…
James: O.K, are we set for this mass destruction of someone here whose name isn't James I hope?
Joy: (smiles) For the hundreth time, it's not you!
Tracey: Yeah, a little reprieve for now…later maybe…
James: Waah…mean!
(Joking aside, someone is about to get cut off, a surprise or no? Find out…)
* * * *
TRIBAL COUNCIL – 8.00pm
(It's the first time at the graveyard, for Tom and the 10 Pokestars…)
Casey: Ughh…creepy…
Giselle: Aw…Casey afraid of the dark?
Misty: Nope, more of your face…
Giselle: Very funny Misty…
Ash: Not now…
Tom: Geez, this place really reeks…
(The others are surprised Tom is behind them…)
Tracey: What are you doing here?
Tom: Er…well, you see, I didn't know where it was, so I kinda followed you guys in…and it's dark and I didn't have my Pikachu flashlight on, so…
Rudi: Loser.
Tom: Hey, I'm still your host…which reminds me, who are these people here? Mai Valentine, Krillan, Mackey Stingray…and there's more of these tombstones as well…not nice…
All: TOM!
Tom: Oh right…job to do. Ahem.
(Tom finally makes it ahead of them and reads from his list of notes…)
Tom: O.K, this voting will be done in the more traditional survivor fashion. You will vote on parchments of paper and put them in this 'Dragon Capture Jar' …whatever that is. As usual, the votes will be read out and the one with the most votes will go. In the event of a tie, the past votes will be wiped out and instead, a question will be asked on…something.
James: That doesn't raise my confidence much…
Tom: No matter. So, your first day as a tribe huh? Well Captain…I mean Ash…these days have been reuniting with old friends, yet is seems more like old enemies by the sounds of things…
Ash: It hasn't been easy, with all these new changes, and indeed, there are conflicts, I'm not hiding that, but it makes at least the island a bit more interesting.
Tom: The heart of the tribe eh? Speaking of hearts, Tracey, you seemed to win Joy's heart considering that you stayed and Brock went last time…
(Joy and Tracey blush, not sure of the implications said by Tom)
Tom: …so being here, winning a reward and Joy winning immunity, the duo has got off to the best possible start?
Tracey: I never really thought of it like that Tom, but I guess it hasn't been too bad for me here. Whether Joy thinks that, I don't know, but at least I know she'll be still here for a few more days even if I'm not.
Tom: That's true. Finally, Richie, you maybe an Ash clone…
Richie/Ash: Hey!
Richie: …but that doesn't mean you've got the same attributes. Do you think there is a split between Majori and Minori, or is it together and individual problems?
Richie: I refuse to say anything in the harm of my chances staying here. Besides which, why are you asking these questions anyway, you've been watching this, you should know your own conclusions…
Tom: Yes, but your name isn't Giselle…(looks at the Tech girl)…Well, you may be a mean maniacal backstabbing little b****, but at least you had YOUR Tribe follow the script when you went to Council. Of course, you were supposed to lose FOUR Immunities. And what's HE still doing here? (points at James) Ash, you're the star. Can't you get YOUR team to follow the Script?
James: (Jessiebelle like rage) IMBECILE!
Tom: Er…ah…oh well…on that note, can Misty please start the voting? Pretty please…
(Shot of Misty standing up, and making her vote. 'GISELLE')
Misty: I managed to get rid of one old hag, might as well try another one. To quote a fellow redhead, 'You are the weakest link, goodbye.'
(Shot of Giselle getting up, 'JAMES' is her vote.)
Giselle: I'll take safety over revenge, hence why Misty isn't on this vote. James will get some votes on his side as well, and with our votes, he's gone.
(Shot of Casey making her vote, then Duplica. We don't see her vote.)
Duplica: Plan B starts now.
(Next is Ash, who votes 'RUDI')
Ash: Hate to quote Gary, but 'smell ya later.' And no, I'm not jealous…
(Next is Tracey, then James, then Richie. Rudi's vote is for 'TRACEY')
Rudi: Your past crimes mean a future judgement. Exile.
(The final vote, immunity victor Joy makes it, we don't see it.)
Joy: It's survival of the strongest, and we need to remove a major problem from the tribe. This is the best way, sorry.
* * * *
Tom: O.K, all the votes are there, I'll count them…
(Tom looks through the jar, and then puts them back. He picks up one…)
Tom: The first vote, 'JAMES'.
(The Rocket sighs…)
Tom: Second vote, 'GISELLE.'
(Giselle huffs)
Tom: Third vote, 'RUDI'
(Rudi looks up, surprised and glares at Ash)
Tom: Fourth vote, 'JAMES'
(James begins to sweat…)
Tom: Fifth vote, 'RUDI'
(Rudi looks up, now genuinely surprised)
Tom: Sixth vote, 'TRACEY'. That means 2 votes for James and Rudi, 1 vote for Giselle and Tracey.
(Tracey nods, a tad surprised, but still calm.)
Tom: Seventh vote, 'RUDI.'
(Rudi is in terror)
Tom: Eighth vote, 'RUDI'. If Rudi gets one more vote, it's over. And the 9th vote is for…'RUDI'. The last vote doesn't matter. Mr Caoperia, if you will please step up here…
(Rudi is stunned. Giselle is stunned. Ash has a smile. Misty shakes her head. James breathes a sigh of relief. Joy looks blank as does Tracey. Richie smiles slightly, whilst Duplica hides a faint smirk under her arm. Rudi doesn't look at them, just gets up, stunned, but able to walk.)
Tom: Rudi, your sister won't be getting an early college fund, instead, her brother is sent to the graveyard.
(A flash of smoke, and yes, the gravestones continue, as even though we are now on different people, after 'KEICHI MORISATO' now reads 'RUDI CAPOERIA'.)
Tom: The tribe has spoken, you must leave…
(Rudi nods, and doesn't seem to want to speak to anyone. Instead, he goes to Giselle and gives her a brief peck on the cheek before turning away. Giselle is still in shock though to probably even realise it…)
Tom: Well, that means simply, 7 of you are on the jury, and 2 of you will be in the final. Who goes where is up to you, so get your things, and I'll see you tomorrow…
(The tribe silently move up, but as soon as they leave Council, it probably won't be silent for long…)
* * * *
Rudi's confessional;
I tried, and I failed. I let my own confidence and judgement cloud me, and also to recognise the trouble makers of both tribes. I guess Giselle needs a miracle to win this now, if Misty wins, I'll be fairly happy, anyone else, I couldn't care less. For now, I'm heading back to Trovita, at least I'll be able to do what I do best, dance and win matches. Mari, I'm coming home.
(Other votes;)
Richie: We said we won't vote for Giselle…we never said we wouldn't vote for you…
James: It's a smart idea, and considering the twerp doesn't like him either, it makes better sense…
Tracey: In a small way, it could leave a huge advantage to Majori, or it could not matter considering Ash and Misty being close to a number of Minori. However, simply put, no-one is going to miss you…
TIME ON ISLAND – RUDI (21 DAYS)
Next time;
The wrath of a Tech student…both tribes will fall under her wrath, has she dug a hole in, is James' empty head preferable to Giselle's oversized one?
Reward challenge – Rainbow Moon Heart Ache – A Tetris like challenge in the style of Sailor Moon – who can fit in the right pieces in the quickest time?
Immunity challenge – Sandbags over 2 legs – A tough challenge, especially when it has to be done twice. Who has the will to win?
And the council? Watch this space…
* * * *
Votes;
Rudi (6) Ash, James, Joy, Tracey, Duplica, Richie
James (2) Giselle, Casey
Tracey (1) Rudi
Giselle (1) Misty
And there you have it!
O.K, now time for a rest before the fic starts once again after Xmas, where I will also be starting a few of the CCC stories, so best be prepared for that (one of them will be in Pokemon).
Anyway, merry Xmas and a happy new Year from an oversized Brit! Ja ne!