POKEVIVOR
The True Change
O.K, lets start to wrap this sucker up…but this chapter is a major one in plot development, so this needs to be done. Warning: Plenty of b*tchfighting after the immunity challenge…
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(Shot of a familiar man perched in the graveyard…)
A.J: (winner of Poke-mole, introduced as guest host for this chapter as Tom…recovers…) As a friend of mine leaves, several old friends of mine enjoy the work of an immunity well done…however…
AFTER TRIBAL COUNCIL
Ash: As tempting as James was with the advantage…
Misty: We had to maintain our advantage.
Joy: And the best way was…
Tracey: …to take out another Minori target. I guess Ash was too soft..
Ash: Hey, if I was, Casey would still be here…give me some credit Tracey…
James: Phew! I can't believe it! The twerps stood up for me…
Misty: Don't push your luck buster…
James: Yes ma'am!
(However, Majori are extremely ignorant of the two figures walking slowly behind them…)
Richie: I can't believe they fibbed…
Duplica: No, lied.
Richie: After this, we seem so helpless. I can't believe it…
Duplica: Believe it Richie-boy, believe it.
(Silence for a moment, as Duplica speaks again…)
Duplica: I don't feel like being near them tonight…wanna do what we did back at Minori…
(Richie looks shocked for a sec, but nods. Duplica clutches Richie's hand, as a tear silently escapes the ditto girl's eyes…)
(…game on.)
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MONSTER TRIBE
Ash Ketchum
Misty Waterflower
James Femmesse
Tracey Sketchit
Joy Mills
Richard Williams
Duplica Imite
JURY:
Giselle Dexter
Casey Ruky
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DAY 28 – 7.30am
A.J: A new day…the scars of defeat for my old Pokemole friend Richie still haven't healed. Still, at least he's got a cute girl to keep him company…
(Shot of Richie outside the camp, the 5 people of Majori still in the camp, presumingly asleep. Richie sees that Duplica is up, trying to make a fire…)
Richie: Last night, me and Duplica slept together away from the others. She was crying last night and practically collapsed next to me. It's almost a resignation of defeat now…we need a miracle…
(Indeed, the girl's eyes still seem dark and red, like she had little sleep last night, almost in a daze.)
Duplica: I don't know if I'm torn between anger or despair…whatever it is, it's not going to bring Casey back…or increase our chances of winning this thing…
Richie: Hey, lift that face up…you've been smiling almost not stop since the start, why now to get depressed?
Duplica: (sighs) Because now our chances to win are precisely zero…and getting lower.
Richie: Come on, there's still a chance…er, I don't know how, but there is always one…
Duplica: (slight smile) That it Rich. Be your optimistic self…myself, I prefer to be a realist…a bit like my childhood…
Richie: (silent) Oh…
Duplica: (nods) I told you one night didn't I, about my life…well, that's why I want to win.
(Richie nods as well, but before Duplica talks any more, Joy emerges from the camp…)
Joy: Voting off Casey was difficult because she had so much potential and chance to win the game, and voting her off was the best way to continue our dominance. Sweet girl though…
Joy: Morning guys…
(Both turn as the fire starts to take shape…and Duplica grabs Richie's hand.)
Duplica: We've got the fire lit, let's go and catch some fish…
Richie: Er…right…
(The two Minori crew go as Joy looks puzzled…then sighs…)
Joy: I guess it's understandable.
(A familiar hand is put on her shoulder as Tracey emerges shortly after…)
Tracey: What is?
Joy: I don't think they really want to talk to us after last night. (looks back at the camp) I don't know what Ash and Misty told them but I have a hunch that they said something about voting for James…and after what I said to them, it's removed them one of their friends…and they are just a bit angry with us…
Tracey: I say more than a bit…(looks at the fire, which seems to burn higher and stronger without anything…maybe from the two Minori's battle aura…or just from plain anger…)
Joy: (sweatdrops) Right…
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8.45am
(Everyone is now up, and seemingly finishing breakfast. Ash, dense as ever, doesn't seem to realise how quiet R and D are, and his chatting with Misty and Tracey doesn't help them much…)
Ash: …well, as long as it's the beginning of a new day…
Misty: Don't worry Ash, we're safe today…
(Richie doesn't comment on that, although the words 'and every other day as well' was definitely on his lips…)
Tracey: (a bit more observant, tries to change the subject) So, how about those Marril Marauders…
(Turns to be the wrong subject, as you'll find out…)
Misty: I know, they've surprised everyone so far, the Starmies have really been put back a few pegs, but the roster needs a shake up…
Ash: …oh well, the Magikarp have a chance, shame the Electabuzz' run of form had to go…
(Tracey and Joy facefault…Duplica stands up, not finishing the meal and walks off, not saying a word. Richie looks at them, and follows her, Ash confused…)
Ash: Huh? What's with them?
Tracey: (sarcastic) Gee Ash, I dunno. I guess it couldn't possibly be the fact that their friend was voted off last night, they are down to 2 against 5, feel they have no chance winning, and then you talk about her team, staying on the island with the insincerity of a gnat, but hey, it could be my imagination…
Misty: Hey, you were the one that brought up baseball!
Tracey: Yes, but I thought even Ash would have been wise to avoid Casey's favourite team.
(Silence…stops by James' eating…)
James: Seconds please!
(Suddenly, the death eyes find a new subject as James sweatdrops…on the far side of the island, a teary girl smashes her fist into a tree, ignoring the pain and the blood from the knuckles as an auburn haired boy can't do anything…)
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10.00am
Ash: Richie, man…I'm sorry…
Richie: (sighs) It's O.K with me, but I don't think I'm the one you should be apologising…
Ash: I didn't realise how close those two were…
Richie: Casey was her little sister Ash, Casey was the only girl of her family and Duplica is…well…the less said about her the better…
Ash: Huh?
Richie: (ignoring him) Ash, I'm still your friend and always with. But I've learned that a girl's heart is the worst thing you can break. The least you can do, especially if you guys are going to finish us off in the next 6 days, is make us at least more welcome after last night…
Ash: In the heat of the competition, I think I forgot our friendship. I feel so sorry Richie…
Richie: I know you do Ash…but what about Misty?
Ash: Huh?
(Richie motions to Misty who seems oblivious to this talk as she's swimming in the sea with Joy…and occasionally splashing James)
Richie: Well, when I met her in Pokemon League after we thought you were missing, she basically threatened me thinking that the Team Rocket voice was me…and hurt me a few times…(rubs his head)…that mallet battle she had with me a few days ago reminded me of that…
Ash: Ah. I'll try and have a word with her…
Richie: Right. (Richie goes as Ash shakes his head)
Ash: We've created a monster…
(Shot of Tracey on the other corner, talking with Duplica)
Tracey: …I'm saying sorry for what they said…
Duplica: (shakes her head) It's O.K Tracey, I'll get over it…I just didn't want to get reminded of it this early…
Tracey: I see your point. Ash can be…an idiot.
Duplica: (chuckles) Satoshi no baka…
Tracey: Hey, nice to see your smile again…you look much better like that…(chuckles)…don't suppose you can do a Nurse Joy impression for me…
Duplica: (hits him on the shoulder) You pervert! (but laughs slightly)
Tracey: I'm not as bad as Brock, but I hate seeing a girl in trouble…Jessie the obvious exception…maybe Ash needs to learn tact…
Duplica: Anyway, thanks Tracey. I needed that.
Tracey: Any time. (walks away)
Duplica: I never expected Tracey to help me…maybe he was the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel…but still, vengeful thoughts are still in my head…just not as strong as before…
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Richie: Reward challenge time…you look a bit better…
Duplica: Yeah, I can't believe Tracey of all people helped me, but hey, shows that maybe you can't judge a book by his covers…
Richie: …or he could be playing you for a fool. We don't know much about him.
Duplica: True…but my spirit is back up anyway.
Richie: That's the Ditzy I know and l…(stops himself)
Duplica: Hmmm…what's that Richie-boy?
Richie: Er…(stammers)…nothing…
(Tracey and Joy are talking as well…)
Tracey: …I don't see why I couldn't cheer her up…she's still in this game…
Joy: …she's still a threat. Besides, there is something about her I don't trust…
Tracey: The fact that she can make a direct impression of you creeps you out doesn't it?
Joy: (sweatdrops) How do you know that?
Tracey: (smiles) For you, I should be able to read you like a book…
Joy: (shyly) Thanks…I think.
(James heads up)
James: Oh please, let the reward be some food of epic quantities…
Tracey: I thought you said being here was the best source of food for you…
James: Yes…but I'm still hungry!
(facefault…)
Ash: Hey guys…and girls…and James…
James: Shut up twerp…
Misty: Ah, good, everything is back to normal…
Ash: Misty, not you as well…
Misty: Oh well, shall we head off?
Richie: Hey, you forget we're here? (Richie trying not to look too angry at Misty. Ash also watching Richie's eyes…)
Misty: Sorry guys, we'd better get going.
(They start moving, as Tracey shakes his head…)
Tracey: Not even an apology, and after dealing with Jessie and Giselle, I thought it would be a breeze…no such luck…
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REWARD CHALLENGE
Customary Weight Challenge – Whoever predicts how much weight they've lost to the closest amount wins the challenge…
A.J: Hey guys, remember me?
(Richie high fives the ground trainer, as Misty and Ash give welcome nods. James looks on in fear...)
A.J: Don't worry James, my sandshrew isn't here to whip you into shape…(draws his whip)…that will be my job…
(Now James REALLY cowers…)
A.J: …but let's see who has been working out the most, because this challenge will show how much weight you guys have lost during the month you've been here…
(A.J reveals a sheet of paper…)
A.J: …and all you will have is to know how much you were before you came here. We're making this as difficult as possible, no mirrors or mirror cards this time. Now, as for the weights…
Misty: Don't you dare reveal a girl's weight buster! (Misty charges with Mallet space, which A.J calmly disarms the girl with his whip, to the stunned Misty…)
A.J: That's twice in 3 days you've been stopped Misty, losing your touch?
Misty: Remind me to have harsh words with you mister…
A.J: O.K, we'll go from lightest to heaviest. Miss Imate? You initially weighed 98 pounds. How much have you lost?
Duplica: Erm…not that much, I don't gain or lose too much…3 pounds?
A.J: That would make you 95 pounds. Next, Misty…you weigh 112 pounds.
Misty: (blushes) Er…erm…7 pounds.
A.J: To 105. Very well, now the main man…that's Tom's writing…not mine…Ash Ketchum, you weigh 119 pounds. You have lost…
Ash: Let's see if I break even and have lost 9 pounds.
A.J: To 110…O.K, next is Richie…who surprisingly weights exactly the same as Ash to begin with…119 pounds…geez, I guess you two are twins…
Richie/Ash: WE AREN'T TWINS! (look at each other and sweatdrop…)
A.J: How much Rich?
Richie: If Ash has lost 9 pounds, I will have lost 10…just to spite him.
A.J: 109 pounds for Richie…now, the heavy hitters…and if I make fun, they just might. Joy, you weigh 140 pounds, and there is a lot of muscle on that…but if I say anything, Mel will kill me…
Joy: I've lost…14 pounds.
A.J: Wow…you seem confident. 126 pounds then. Tracey, you are next at 147 pounds…
Tracey: I reckon I've lost the most so…17 pounds.
A.J: So 130 for Mr Sketchit…finally, James is the heaviest…at 175 pounds…that kinda surprised me…
Duplica: Now I know why I couldn't lift him…
James: Ha ha. I say…20 pounds…
A.J: Really…well, done to 155 pounds. So, a table of results is this…
Original Weight
Predicted Weight
Duplica
98 pounds
95 pounds (3 lost)
Misty
112 pounds
105 pounds (7 lost)
Ash
119 pounds
110 pounds (9 lost)
Richie
119 pounds
109 pounds (10 lost)
Joy
140 pounds
126 pounds (14 lost)
Tracey
147 pounds
130 pounds (17 lost)
James
175 pounds
155 pounds (20 lost)
A.J: Well, survivor is an excellent way to lost weight…let's see how accurate you are. Duplica, can you get on the scales?
(Duplica nods and gets on the scales…weight shown…90 pounds.)
A.J: You've lost a bit more than expected…8 pounds, 5 away. Misty, you've got to beat 5.
(Misty goes on the scale…and is horrified to learn she's only lost 2 pounds! 110 pounds…)
Ash: She's still scrawny…
Misty: Where did I hide that spare mallet?
A.J: Well, that puts Misty the same as Duplica, 5 out…Ash, you're up.
(Ash steps on the scales, and sees 115 pounds…he's only lost 4 pounds compared to the 9 he predicted…)
A.J: Ah crap, that puts also with 5…Richie stop this trend please…
(Fortunately Richie does, and has lost a bit more weight, at 105 pounds…which means he has lot 14 pounds…and is 4 out, putting him in the lead…
A.J: 4 now the target…Joy, you're turn…you said 14 pounds…let's see…
Joy: Sure.
(Joy steps onto the scales, and is down to 130 pounds…10 pounds loss, and predicted fourteen…4 out. A.J sweatdrops.)
Joy: Not again…Tracey?
(Tracey however is practically dead on, as his scales show 132 pounds, loss of 15, and just 2 out, putting him in the lead…)
A.J: Tracey is in the lead, which means that James is up. Have you lost all that weight you predicted…
(James is on, and is very shocked (and teary) that he is 169 pounds…meaning he has lost just 6 pounds instead of 20 he predicted! 14 out.)
James: Jessie is going to make so much fun out of me…
A.J: Not if we get to that first…well Tracey, you were the clear winner, and we've got a reward for you…I hope you've got a sweet tooth cause we are going to make you gain that weight back…
(Shot of a table being prepared, and suddenly, a number of people (actually, Ling-Pha's servants from Battle Athletes) appear out of nowhere, and put various deserts on the table. Cakes, gateaus, ice-cream, dougnuts, jelly, lemon pie, trifles, sponges…the works. Tracey is gagging…)
(The others are just jealous…)
A.J: You are going to be so sick…fortunately, every one can pick one item on a plate and enjoy it, whilst the rest goes to Tracey. As there are 15 items there, that means Tracey can eat up to 9 of them if he can…
Tracey: Emphasis on if, I think a doggy bag for later is needed..
A.J: (chuckles) Maybe. Oh well, enjoy it guys.
(A.J leaves, leaving the group to descend on the sweets like flies, as Tracey sweatdrops…)
Tracey: I did win it…save some for me…
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(Eventually order is restored, as Tracey is left alone to enjoy his table of treats, and despite managing to get a sugar treat down her throat, Misty still is riddled with envy…)
Misty: I wanted that…more ice-cream…
James: And they call me a whiny brat…
Misty: Say something James?
James: Not a thing…
(Shot of Tracey picking bits of strawberry cake with a fork and enjoying it as much as he can…)
Joy: He is going to be so sick after all this…
Ash: See Misty, if you had won this, you would have been sick…
Duplica: Isn't she already sick…well, in the head anyway? Anyone that throws that many mallet shots can't be too healthy in the head…
Misty: I heard that…
Duplica: So? Expect me to be afraid?
(Misty is slightly surprised, but ignores the comment. The group head back to Monster Tribe Camp, awaiting Tracey…and probably needing to make some stomach medicine for him later…)
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1.14pm
A.J: As Tracey packs on the weight, Misty does contemplate what Duplica said to one brainbox…on the other hand, she has to make do with Ash Ketchum…(Author's Note: TOM'S GONE, YES, ASH INSULTS ARE ALLOWED ONCE AGAIN!)
Misty: …it just seemed weird…unlike her…
Ash: I think it's just needing more time, after all, her best friend was voted off the island yesterday under deceit and treachery…
Misty: Geez, did Tracey get you with that kick as well?
Ash: Unless you want to take the other way out of course…
Misty: Make her join the jury? Unless you want Richie there…
Ash: I think we should stop there…wait until tomorrow…
Misty: Right…sorry Ash, all I seem to think about is winning…I sound so heartless…
Ash: (chuckles) You're always heartless…
*Bash*
Ash: (dazed) See…I've…proved…my…point…
(Shot of Joy heading to former Locus to have a dip in the hot springs…)
Joy: The tribe seems to be changing, partly because of the growing annihilation of Minori, and partly from everyone's desire to win. I have changed as well, this was a vacation, now it's a chance to finance my life forever…
(James is quite bored, despite his safety, he doesn't really have anyone to talk to…then again, it's not that often he is listened to…as he simply sits by the ocean, and trying to ignore another Ash and Misty argument…and is trying hard not to be reminded of Jessie…)
James: I feel that I'm a target every time I get to the council, and yet, every time a person that goes which isn't me, I get more confident. Is this a sign? Will Team Rocket finally take over the world and I get the recognition I so richly deserve?
(A coconut lands on his head…)
James: Owww….bad sign…oh, at least we've got more food…
(Finally, Minori's offerings are seemingly content to stay away from Majori now…)
Duplica: …even Ash.
Richie: That's going to be hard…
Duplica: I know, but just because he likes us doesn't mean squat here. I mean, he and Misty both liked Casey and they took her off before James, someone they can't stand…it tells you something.
Richie: You're right. (Looks at her) Hey, don't get so sad…(puts an arm around her shoulder)
Duplica: (blushes) Richie…please…
Richie: (removes it and blushes) Oh sorry…
Duplica: …no, it's O.K…
(Richie nods and nervously puts his arm around her. Duplica snuggles with him as the group don't seem to notice. Suddenly, Richie goes a bit braver as he brushes her hair away. Then…)
Duplica: Ric…hmmmmm!!
(Richie has just kissed her on the lips…^_^…Duplica is starstruck, but lets him. As he lets go, she feels a few range of emotions…but not many negative ones…)
Duplica: (blushes) Th-th-thank you…
Richie: (embarrassed) S-sorry, it was the only way I could think to cheer up…
(His sentence is stopped by Duplica's kiss back. Even if one of them goes in 2 days time, Richie at least has finally got to do what he wanted to do on the island…)
James: Awwww…
(…of course, they aren't completely unwatched now…)
Duplica/Richie: GAAAAAHHHH!
James: Now I have two more twerps to make fun of…uh oh…
Duplica: (red aura out) Urge to kill…rising…immanent…permanent…
(James screams as the death sentence is put upon him…)
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2.05pm
Tracey: I'm back! And I'm flipping full…
(Tracey notices a quiet camp, the wind rustling, James cowering from something other a coconut…)
Tracey: Well, this is normal…
James: Very funny…is it safe to get away from that mean, nasty girl yet?
Tracey: What Misty do to you?
James: Wrong mean nasty girl…
Tracey: Explain.
(As James tells everything he knows/saw, Joy is concerned with Richie and Duplica, and has a word with Misty and Ash…)
Joy: …well, I don't know what James was saying, but it revolved around those two in a…erm…embrace of sorts…
Misty: Awww…
Joy: Yes, (sighs) thought you might like the romance part. However, how about if I learned that they were sleeping together last night?
(This time, Misty is the actress…)
Misty: HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOEEEE?
Ash: Er…Misty…
Misty: Sorry, force of author's influence. But…you're kidding? Not in the way I'm thinking…
Joy: I didn't say that…but I think this brings a whole new spin on things…
Misty: That's right, that means I don't have to worry about Ash anymore…
Ash: Guys…
Joy: I don't think that's the last of the worries. If we're going to take these guys out, we need to do it quickly, otherwise we may start feeling guilty about breaking them up…
Misty: …and I don't want that. Guilt is too troubling an emotion…
Joy: …you didn't show any around Giselle…
Misty: That's different.
(The two girls leave as Ash is confused…)
Ash: Er, what were they talking about?
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4.35pm
Joy: I told you, you would be sick…
Tracey: I know…thanks for reminding me…again…
(Shot of Tracey, obviously having eaten a bit too much didn't help with the sugar building in his system after so many weeks without it, and the smell of the fish, milk and rice didn't help much for his system…)
Joy: Geez…I'm not a human doctor…but let's have a look-see…
(Joy lifts up Tracey's shirt and checks his stomach, prods it, feels it, etc. Tracey doesn't seem to look as pained as it normally does…)
Tracey: Brock would have a field day if he saw this…
Joy: You numbskull you…(plays taps him on the shoulder before Tracey lies down, getting some air...)
Tracey: I guess my washing up duty has ended…
Joy: No matter. More punishment than a reward eh?
Tracey: I thought they would have known…
Joy: Well, as long as you don't throw up…I don't mind giving you a small reward…
Tracey: Hu…(Joy plants a kiss on him as Tracey flushes)…oh. (smiles) Thanks.
Joy: (playfully ruffles his hair) Anytime.
(Shot of Misty and Richie washing…)
Misty: So…a little birdy told me…
Richie: So?
Misty: James is a bit of a blabbermouth…congratulations if anything! You two make a cute couple…
Richie: (sad) Whatever Misty.
Misty: (a bit offended) What? You still upset over last night? Geez, you didn't groan as much when Rudi and Giselle went…
Richie: Maybe it's because we didn't like those two much! Casey, we did, and you lied to us about your vote! You think what you say will matter? Even Ash' words didn't help that fact…
(Richie stands up)
Richie: If you are going to finish us off, do it quietly. I'd rather spend my last few days in happiness rather than hatred.
(Richie goes, leaving Misty pouting…)
Misty: What's his problem?
(Somewhere on another island, someone says 'baka')
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7.05pm
James: Look, you've already beaten me up once, please not again, Mr Ditto Lady, girl, ma'am…
Duplica: Hey hey, all right, that's so pitiful how can I be angry? I guess that routine has got you out of a few things before…
James: Sure…(realises what he said)…ah nuts…
Duplica: (chuckles) Hey, James?
James: Yeah?
Duplica: Do you want to spar?
James: Huh?
Duplica: Well, I'm just bored. After everything that happened yesterday, and considering that we almost got off you last night, I feel I kinda owe you. Besides, I won't hurt you…much…
James: Er…well, er…alright…
Duplica: (smiles) Sure. I did this all the time back at old tribe…usually to get rid of the anger that Giselle put in me…
James: But she's gone now. We got rid of her right?
Duplica: (nods) Yes…although now was it the right move I did?
James: Huh?
Duplica: (realises what she said) Nothing…come on James, get your Rocket rear in gear…
James: Trust me, compared to what Jessie calls me, that is nothing…
(As the two spar, Misty is concerned with Richie's behaviour…)
Joy: …I see, first now, and now him…I didn't think they'd take it that hard…
Tracey: Well, they helped with removing Rudi, and from then on, we've basically been going through them. (sighs) It's like we've been taking advantage of them…
Misty: Even so…the fact that he and her have basically shrouding them off everyone else…
Ash: Er Misty?
(points at Duplica working out with James, as Misty sweatdrops)
Misty: Can they edit this?
Tracey: Nope, you are officially dumber than Ash.
Misty: Thanks a lot…
(Shot of Richie cutting some leaves, maybe for camp in some form or another…)
* * * *
10.05pm
A.J: The group are asleep…well mostly.
(After a long discussion, Duplica and Richie are now sleeping seperately, Richie outside, Duplica inside, along with a collapsed James, Joy and Ash. Misty and Tracey are outside…but then…)
Misty: YAAAAAAAAAA! BUGS!
(Shot of some insects of the 2040 eras (actually mini microchromes, but they look like ants…) and Misty is freaked out…)
(…and Richie disguises his chuckle, as the group wake up, wondering who was being murdered…)
* * * *
DAY 29
9.00am
A.J: A slightly dishevelled camp after Misty's attack last night…well, being attacked…
Misty: Stupid bugs…
Ash: Misty, there were hardly even visible…
Misty: I KNOW! BUT THEY WERE THERE, THEY CRAWLED UP MY…
Tracey: Misty please, TMI.
Misty: Sorry, but it was still bugs!
James: Misty is scared of something? Wow, even the redheads show their fears…
Misty: I'll show what's scary in a minute Rocket-boy!
(Meanwhile, calmly making the breakfast is Richie…who is still snickering…)
Richie: Oh well…at least I've got one up on her…
Duplica: (yawns) Remind me never to have a sleepover in the Virdian Forest with Misty…
Richie: Nah, Ash already had that covered…
Duplica: And they talk about us…
Richie: Not like that.
Duplica: Nuts…
(Shot of Joy in the ocean, not having much luck in her underwater siege this morning…)
Joy: Thin pickings…and the rice is slowly running out…we need to be extra careful with the rationing…
* * * *
(A small breakfast, and a mental note to go for a bit of forriging in the future, it's still mainly two seperations between former Majori and Minori, and Majori simply have to pick who needs to go next…)
Tracey: 5 against 2, who goes next?
Joy: I guess it might be easier after immunity.
James: Why?
Joy: If one of them wins it, we'll go after the other one…
James: Good point…and if one of us wins it?
Tracey: I say Richie.
Joy: I say Duplica.
(The two look at each other, surprised)
Ash: Wow, they disagreed with something.
James: I also think Richie…
Misty: Nah, Duplica is a bigger threat.
Ash: And those two arguing aren't a bit surprise…
Misty: Well…(Tom voice)…what do you think captain?
Ash: Er…erm…crap…
(Put on the spot, Ash goes for Ultimate Ketchum Secret Technique 1…)
Ash: Hey, (points up) is that a Lugia?
(…Oldest Trick In The Book. As they fall for the invincible counter, Ash runs away as an irate Misty goes after the boy…)
Duplica: You do realise one of us is doomed…
Richie: No. Never say never. Besides, we both need to go for it desperately right?
Duplica: Right. All the best Richie…we need it.
* * * *
11.00am
Ash: Well…I like them both, but under careful consideration, I'll go with Duplica.
Tracey: Translation: Misty whipped his ass and he buckled under her voice.
Ash: Yep, what he said.
Tracey: Ash, you're whipped?
Joy: What was that darling?
Tracey: Er…
James: Oh boy…
Misty: Anyway, it's a simple case. If anyone other than Duplica wins immunity, we go for her, if she wins it, Richie. Got it?
Tracey/James: Yes ma'am…
(However, two pairs of observent eyes from afar aren't that stupid…)
Duplica: Do we look that stupid? We know what they are talking about…
Richie: I know…it feels that I can't believe Ash is going along with this, favouring James over us…
Duplica: That's the breaks Richie-boy…and it sucks. But as you said, it's not over yet…and I don't intend to be.
Richie: Neither do I.
(The two clutch hands as they walk off…to destiny…or maybe the immunity challenge…)
* * * *
IMMUNITY CHALLENGE
Star Chip Saga – Orienteering Challenge
(The sight of 7 people desperate to do a challenge is a sight for A.J, as this immunity is another vital one in the saga of the game…)
A.J: Oh my. This one is going to be a goody. Now, for this very difficult challenge, we need a certain Mr. Yugi Moto to help with this game…
(Shot of the hero from Yu-Gi-Oh! Entering with 7 dueling gloves, each with 10 holes in them.)
Yugi: Welcome everyone. This challenge is known as the 'Star Chip Saga'. It's a difficult challenge which needs some explaining. So pay attention.
(An overhead shot of the island where 10 spots are marked on the island, the WHOLE island. The 10 spots located are…)
TSUNAMI
Ocean – log Desert – dig Beach – growth Beach – under Ocean – buoyLOCUS
Jungle – trees Jungle – undergrowth Sand – dig Spring – logs Spring – waterYugi: Along with the gloves, you will each get a map. However, you will be all starting at different places, which we'll deposit you at when the challenge starts. When it does, you 7 must travel to these 10 places and find a star chip. There is a bag of them, BUT you can only take one, and we will be watching…
(Yugi looks at James, as his Millenium Puzzle glows…and the Rocket gulps and nods)
Yugi: …basically, you must go to these 10 places and collect a chip from each of them…then head back to the beach. The first to arrive with 10 chips, one from each place, will win this immunity challenge.
A.J: (clutching his whip) Any objections?
(The group shake their heads, as A.J nods…)
A.J: And for the digging parts, you'll be getting a couple of my friends to help you…you'll see when you get there…(chuckles)…anyway, we'll blindfold you and give you the maps, and then you are on your own. You'll need to be physical and tough, but we've let you each have a gourd of water each…because you'll need it.
(A.J gets on a small van, where the group are ready for the trickiest immunity yet…)
* * * *
Far left of Locus beach/jungle – ASH
Centre of Locus beach/jungle – DUPLICA
Right of Locus beach/jungle – JAMES
From Immunity beginning (i.e. left where they were) – JOY
Left of Tsunami beach/ocean – MISTY
Centre of Tsunami beach/ocean – RICHIE
Far right of Tsunami beach/ocean – TRACEY
(A shot of all 7 of them seperately as A.J and Yugi, now from a helicopter, watch over the events, as a laptop directly linked to the Duelist satellite now links the laptop with the competitiors…)
A.J: As soon as I fire off these flares, the challenge will begin. So, without further adieu, BEGIN!
(A.J fires…and the explosions signal the start of this challenge…)
(Joy sees them first, and has to choose a direction, and heads right…in the direction of Tsunami…)
(The others, one by one, begin a long trek, to immunity…)
* * * *
ASH
Ash: Let's see…the closest one should be somewhere…around here…
(We'll ignore the fact that Ash has the map upside down…that's what you get when you let Brock do all your navigating…)
DUPLICA
Duplica: …the sand area should be directly in front of…
(Shot of where she has found area 4…and Duplica smiles.)
Duplica: (Lina Inverse voice) Luck-y!
(By the sand, she understands what A.J meant as a sandshrew is there, A.J's choice of pokemon…and going to help the contestants with the digging…)
Duplica: Come on little fella, dig, dig, dig!
(As the sandshrew nods, and Duplica helps, let's see how Rocket-boy is doing…)
JAMES
James: I'd better head for higher ground…the spring is somewhere here, and some of the jungle stuff is here as well…
(Shot of James, catching something on his foot. The next thing he knows…)
James: WHOOOOOAAAAA!
(Yep, James is down a pit…as the Rocket grumbles…)
James: How come no-one falls down our traps, yet we fall down everyone elses…(He punches down into the ground…and gets an owie…)
James: YEOOOOOOOOOWWWW…hey, that was sharp…
(He looks down…and is surprised to find that hidden in the trap is a bag of star chips. James snickers evilly…but decides not to take the whole thing and (gosh!) play by the rules…)
James: Not fair…why do I have to play by the rules…
(Not without some whining of course…)
JOY
(Joy has a hard job because she has to make the 1 walk to in-between the two areas from the beach. Fortunately, being the most athletic member of the group, she can cut this time nearly in half with her jogging…and besides, everyone else has to make this journey as well…)
(As she heads to Tsunami with a smile on her face, let's see how they are doing over there…)
MISTY
Misty: Where's Brock when you need him?
(Although Misty isn't having as much difficult as Ash is, she still isn't getting anywhere fast…)
Misty: Look, I'm Misty. I'm a Waterflower. I am one with the water…SO WHY ISN'T THE WATER GIVING ME ANYTHING?
(Shot of Misty searching in the ocean, where it's pretty tricky to find…unless of course you can't read, whether it says 'log' and 'buoy', but Misty isn't exactly the patient type…)
RICHIE
(Richie in the meantime has decided to take the hot route…)
Richie: I…can't…believe there was a desert area that I didn't know…
(Takes a drink from his gourd…)
Richie: And where am I supposed to dig in this area?
(A sound catches him off guard from behind him…and sees a sandshrew waiting…)
Richie: Me and my big mouth…
(Richie goes to digging…)
TRACEY
(…whilst Tracey actually knows how to read, and has acquired the first star chip by the log…and is now swimming towards the buoy in the distance. Of course, it helped that he was closer to them than Misty was…and in the distance, Misty sees him…)
MISTY
Misty: Damn it, I'm in the wrong place!
* * * *
(This challenge could take forever if we went through it one by one, so let's take the cheap route and just show the highlights…)
(Shot of Ash finally starting to figure the map out, (well, he actually got lucky and heard the crash where James was) and gets his first star chip after 30 minutes…)
(At the same point, Duplica has two, after imitating a monkey and climbing a tree where an Aipom was, signalling which tree has the second star chip, and is now heading to where Ash is…)
(James also has got 2 chips after tagging a zig zag route and the sandshrew, after re-burying the chips, James gets his second before trying to read his map to the tree area…)
(Joy hasn't got a chip yet, but she's made it into Tsunami. She has a bit of a rest, and catches Misty swimming over to a buoy. Also, she sees Richie, sweating like a pig, emerge from somewhere. Tracey is nowhere in sight.)
1 hour gone;
(Joy is now in firm control, and has excellent navigational skills thanks to her travelling of the Orange Islands. She acquires the two beach ones first, one in the grassy growth and thanks to a third sandshrew, gets the beach one. And it becomes obvious why she chose those ones first…)
Misty: Yuck! Now I've got to wash this off…
(That's right. As Misty begins to go to the Sandshrew, the sand caught whilst it is digging goes on her wet body, creating a fairly amusing sight…which Richie can't help but laugh…Richie is closing in on the buoy for his 3rd chip after getting the log one…)
(Tracey meanwhile has also adopted a smart strategy as in the desert, the water from the sea when he swam has become moisture, saving him water. He gets his third chip and heads back to the beach)
(Ash meanwhile is also chasing his 3rd chip, by going to the hot springs. Duplica is there, has her 4th chip in the logs, and is quickly searching the spring to find the 5th chip. She then hears something as James closes on, so after collecting Chip 5, she gets the heck outta there…)
(James gets there just as she leaves. James has 3 chips…and an amusing black eye after a bad shot of sand from a sandshrew. James first washes off (beauty before duty) before searching for the chip…hence when Ash arrives, it's a bit awkward.)
Ash: Aw…
James: …nuts…
Current standings:
Duplica – 5 chips
Tracey, Misty, Richie, James – 3 chips
Ash, Joy – 2 chips
1 hour 30 minutes
(Joy, Richie and Tracey have completed the 5 chips of Tsunami beach, Joy ahead of the two boys as Misty still hasn't got the desert one…she had to wash off…Richie also did but he's just behind Tracey. Joy is way down the beach and passes Duplica heading the other way. She high fives Richie as they come down, but it's still about 10 minutes until she can get to Tsunami.)
(James is also heading down to Tsunami, with Ash still trailing…and getting muddy from the sandshrew after finding the spring chip. And Joy is closing in…)
1hr 42 mins
(Duplica arrives at Tsunami to see a pissed off Misty emerging from a desert and taking a few gulps of water. Misty ignores the ditto girl and just begins walking to Locus…)
1hr 49 mins
(Joy arrives at Locus, and immediately goes to the sandshrew, and acquires the 6th star chip. Ash meanwhile is washing up trying not to slow down as he finally gets his 5th chip. And sweatdrops now realising the run he has to make.)
1hr 55 mins
(On Tsunami, Duplica finds the growth one. On Locus, Richie arrives ahead of Tracey and bolts for the Sandshrew. Back on Tsunami, James has arrived, looks at his map, and goes for the ocean.)
2 hrs 10 mins
(Joy is currently ahead of the two boys, and is looking for the trees. However, there is a problem…)
Joy: It doesn't seem to signal a tree…
(Shot of the tree behind her where an Aipom is…the problem is, Aipom's aren't indigenous to the Orange Islands…and she doesn't know what it is!)
2 hrs 15 mins
(Richie on the other hand, gets it with no problem, as Joy is confused, and decides to head to the hot springs. Tracey is struggling a bit with sand in his shoes and is a lot slower now…)
2 hr 30 mins
(James has the two sea based chips (7) and is now heading to the sandshrew. Duplica has the two sand based chips and is currently in desert territory. Ash still is nowhere in sight…)
2 hrs 49 mins
(After what seems forever, Ash has finally made it. And again, James has to put beauty before duty. Duplica has emerged from the desert with her 8th chip and is ready to swim. Meanwhile, Misty has also made it after walking the most way to Locus.)
2 hrs 55 mins
(Richie gets to the spring a few minutes after Joy leaves with her 8th and 9th chips. However, Richie gets these two quickly, and gets a set of 10 which he puts in his glove. He now has to make it back to immunity beach.)
2 hrs 58 mins
(James is now picking up speed and has emerged from the desert with his 10th chip. Duplica has also got the 10th chip and realising that James is ready to leave, picks up her pace as they have another hour walk to go…)
3 hrs 5 mins…
(Tracey has got the 10th chip and is on his way…but he sees Joy stuck. He points out where the tree is as Joy thanks him, and the two leave together…until Tracey realises she is still sneaky, and begins to head off ahead of him, and Tracey can't meet her stamina and strength…5 people now heading to immunity beach, whilst Ash and Misty trail.)
* * * *
Immunity beach – 3 hrs 25 mins gone after the challenge first began…
A.J: Ladies and gentlemen, pokemon around the world, we have got word that the challenge is nearly over and there are a number of people emerging with the 10 star chips needed to complete the challenge. Yugi is waiting at the goal area, and the first person to pass with all 10 chips will win…
Yugi: Fortunately, none of them will fall off because of the magnetic device inside them. They can only be removed my hand…
(Shot of both sides of the beach. Richie is getting second wind, but Joy is quickly doing a good impression of the fatigue-less Tomoe Midoh. Tracey is too far behind to catch up with the leaders. Meanwhile, James is ahead of Duplica and the lead is increasing…)
James: Yes, I'm going to win this one!
(James rushes ahead, showing surprising stamina as he rushes to the goal in sight, the pride and joy of Team Rocket…)
(…is devastated when Richie, barely 5 metres ahead of Joy, makes it through the goal and collapses…but Yugi checks the glove, and it's good. Richie has won the immunity challenge…)
Yugi: We have a winner….
(Shot of James kneeling down and crying…)
James: I wanted to win that one…
(Joy sighs but shakes Richie's hand. As Duplica comes in, she is happy that Richie has won, and gives him a hug, but sad, knowing her time maybe up…)
* * * *
4.00pm
(After picking up Ash and Misty, A.J has decided to be kind and let them return to camp via the van. It has been a physically tiring day, emerging for immunity which Richie won. However, emotionally, you haven't seen anything yet…)
Ash: Hungry…need…food…
James: Can't…too…exhausted…
(Most of the crew are kinda grounded…as Misty looks at them with disgust…)
Misty: Ash, you hardly did anything in that challenge!
James: Hello? Pot calling the kettle black?
Misty: (ignoring James) Anyway, how come I'm stuck cooking with Joy anyway? She apparently exhausted herself either…
Joy: I'm fine Misty.
Tracey: She does have a far more impressive stamina than anyone else here, the only reason she lost the challenge in there was because…er…erm…
Joy: (sweatdrops) Better not say why I lost that.
Tracey: Nope, no sirree…
Misty: Oh…(realises something else that he said)…oh, and how would you know that Joy has impressive stamina?
(Tracey goes beet red, as Joy laughs. Misty also smiles…)
James: Hey, where are the two twerp clones?
Misty: I dunno…I guess the good thing can came out of that immunity is who to go for, unless James wants to volunteer after saying any more stupid comments…
James: No way…James will be good…
Misty: That's a nice pup…I mean tribe-person…
(The two aren't out of eyeshot, and are just on the beach, lying down. One exhausted but immune. The other, exhausted and not immune. And also not out of earshot…)
Duplica: I can hear them you know?
Richie: It's like a given that it's over…you can turn it around right?
Duplica: (quiet for a moment then nods) Yes…but it does mean…
Richie: At this point, I'm beyond caring. Even Ash is going along with everyone there, even James…if it means finishing off Ash, then…
Duplica: …true, but this is something I didn't want to do. (sighs) I guess now is as good a time…
(Duplica sits up and kisses Richie and holds it. Richie is surprised at the action…but when she let's go, it's like her eyes are now full of determination…)
(Back at Majori lot…)
Joy: …so as long as in 3 days, Richie doesn't win immunity, then…
(The voices stop as Duplica goes up to them…)
Duplica: Misty…a word…
Misty: Sorry, but we need to get the fire on…
Duplica: Now.
(Misty looks up and notices for the first time, a really serious and mad looking girl. Misty doesn't understand, but comprehends anyway…)
* * * *
WARNING: This scene goes against anything I've written before…but hopefully it will surprise a few of you…
Misty: O.K then, what's up? We need to hurry back so this better be im…
Duplica: Why?
Misty: Huh?
Duplica: Why? Why are you certain on removing us from the island…don't you realise how stupid that is?
Misty: Stupid? Since when…
Duplica: Since you thought keeping James on would have been better for you and Ashy. You kick Casey off, tomorrow, you're going to kick me off, and unless a miracle happens in immunity, Richie goes next time. And then, you've all vote James off and have a nice friendly battle between the two couples…all cosey right?
Misty: Duplica, it's the game. Friendship is friendship, but winning is winning, and I want to win. If it's any consolation, I'm sorry…
Duplica: (sarcastic) Oh yes, I'm sure Casey was thinking those words the other night. Heck, I'd even say that even Giselle might be feeling that…especially after she finds out how she was eliminated…
Misty: Hey, it was her own fault! She pissed me off once two many times and paid for it!
Duplica: Really?
Misty: Yes, you weren't there when she…
Duplica: …spat coconut milk in your face?
Misty: Yeah, as I said, you we…
(realises what she said)
Misty: What did you say?
Duplica: Oh, and the brain cells are starting to work are we?
Misty: H-how did you kn…
Duplica: I thought you guys would be happier without her on the team. I thought that with her gone, we could change the game as friends. It seems however indeed tribal loyalities run deep…even to Rockets. Last night showed that the game has no morals, so I'll be damned if I'm keeping mine.
Misty: But…you weren't there, you were at that spring right?
Duplica: Hmmm…no…wasn't.
Misty: Then…
(realisation becomes to her…)
Misty: YOU WERE THE ONE THAT ATTACKED ME?
(Duplica smiles…and looks at her eye…)
Duplica: I thought it would make you see sense. I wasn't going to reveal what I did, but considering you gonna kick my ass off the island tomorrow anyway, it doesn't matter…
(From Misty's outburst, Joy and James as well as Richie have come a bit closer, Ash still unsure (knowing Misty's temper) and Tracey being a bit confused…)
FLASHBACK
NOTE – You may want to re-read the episode where Giselle was eliminated, 'A Quick Change Is All That's Needed', as a lot of the elements of this mystery are in there….
Duplica VO: The first problem was when Ash and Giselle were arguing…I myself had promised not to vote for Giselle, but I was getting sick of her. So, whilst they were arguing, and Richie and Casey out somewhere, I hid behind a bush after coming from the jungle…)
Ash: Seeing you come so close and yet fall 0-7 at the vote and knowing that you were set up to take the fall will be all the revenge I need to win…and voting AGAINST you will be the revenge the others need. In other words…you…can't…win.
(Giselle is a bit stunned, but Ash is smiling, and isn't finished.)
Ash: In fact, believe it or not, that's the primary reason I got rid of Rudi last night. Apart from maybe James, and that's being lucky, Rudi would be the only one to give you a vote…so…happy hunting…
(A rustle in the bushes is clearly noted, despite no wind. Behind it is Duplica, crouching and making sure no-one sees her…)
Duplica VO: So I knew that Ash wanted to keep her on…which meant trouble for everyone else…even you Misty…
(Shot of late night camp that night…)
Duplica VO: …so my next point was needing to make a disguise a la Giselle. However, costume space has a problem with sailor fukus so I decided the only way is to actually use Giselle's…
(Night-vision in the camp as Duplica rummages quietly through Giselle's belongings…)
Duplica: I only needed to ruffle it out, enough that Giselle would…
(next morning)
Giselle: DAMN IT!
Duplica: ..freak out. Anyway, she washed and hung it to dry. Perfect…
(As this tale is told, Joy and James are having a discussion of their own…)
Joy: I knew she was up to something…
James: She said to me once something about her 'past life'…
Joy: So?
James: Look at her eyes…
(Indeed, Duplica seems to be crying as she's telling this story…)
Duplica VO: And did you like my performance Misty? Maybe it was unfortunate that Brock was voted off…if he was here, he would have sensed my game like a rat. However, you weren't, even when I was limping after putting stump parts in my shoes to make me look Giselle's height…
(Shots of the arguments, where a clear limp is shone. Duplica's hair is also changed into Giselle's style, and in a bold move, has made it darker with a combination of mud and leaf pulp…)
Duplica: My mud bath somehow worked…it was a risk and one I was ready to play. I thought I was helping us…I was wrong.
(end flashback)
Duplica: So instead of voting off James the next time, you guys turned and voted off Casey. Now the plan was set, what chance do Richie and I have? Simple…none. Once again, the important guys get the breaks and we little girls and boys have to suffer…
Misty: (trying to take it in) Why…you…little…bitch…you did all that?
Duplica: At the time I certainly hated myself. But now…
Misty: Why you spoilt little twit!!! Just because you're in trouble, you're acting as spoilt as Giselle?
(The 's' word seems to have hit a cord in Duplica and gets right in Misty's face…)
Duplica: Spoilt? SPOILT? You think you have a right to talk Misty? You've been hanging around Ashy-boy and Brock with the life ready to come at you, you think I wouldn't like to swap places with you? I can't! My life changed when I was 6, when I was dumped after the orphange I lived in burned down! If Ditto hadn't rescued me…
James: (realization) Oh my god…that was the past life?
Ash: She's an oprhan?
(Richie is very muted…)
Duplica: ..so if spoilt is trying to make a life out of nothing, then fine, guilty as charged. I don't see why you have anything to talk Misty…you were upset from having hand-me-downs from your sisters if what Ash said is right…I never even had parents to give me (deleted) doll's heads!
(Misty, for once, is quiet, and is finding it very hard to have a comeback to that…and everyone else is fairly shocked as well. James is openly crying, Ash, Richie and Tracey are dumbstruck, whilst Joy is shaking her head…)
Duplica: That's why I'm here…(crying)…dammit…I want to win so I can make my life worth something. I've been a survivor for all 13 years of my life, I'm not going to make something just over a month end like this…
(Duplica storms off, Misty unsure whether to be angry or indifferent…)
Misty: (quietly) I didn't know…but a bitch to me is still a bitch. Misunderstood or not…
* * * *
5.50pm
A.J: A late dinner is started, but most of the tribe are still in shock.
(Shot of the camp, perhaps at it's most silent ever. No-one is even attempting to make conversation, as Misty eats fairly calmly, no hint of retaliation. Richie is caught between looking at Misty and Duplica, thinking the ditto girl may have added the final nail in her coffin. Joy seems the most calm, although she looks calm. In fact, it is Tracey who looks the most shaken up, with James trying not to look too crybaby-ish. Ash is also indifferent, however, to say that the atmosphere has been shaken up is a fair understatement…)
* * * *
6.45pm
Richie: You caused Giselle to go then…
Duplica: I prayed it was the right thing to do…I knew it was the right thing to do…so why is it that I'm so screwed?
(Shot of the Minori duo sitting by the ocean, almost like before Duplica went up to settle the score…)
Richie: I guess you proved to be just as devious as they were…
Duplica: If it was anyone other than Ash and Misty, I wouldn't mind. But the fact that those two did it…it was boiling in my blood all this time, and when Casey went, my worst fears were confirmed.
James: Personally, I was impressed.
(The two turn to James, behind him…)
James: You made me realise how different everyone's lives are. I ditched my expensive lifestyle just for my freedom and Team Rocket. I want to get rich my way…and winning this would be perfect. However…anyone that gets Misty to be quiet is a winner in my book.
Duplica: The twerps?
James: (nods) The twerps. (sighs) Maybe…
Richie: Maybe what?
James: Nothing…it's just a flash of inspiration…don't worry, it'll go soon. (James head off, planning to talk with Joy…)
Richie: And he's considered a bad guy?
Duplica: Trust me Richie-boy, if he's an evil entity, then my names Asuka Langhley Sohryu…
Richie: I thought she was over there…
Duplica: Nah, she's Lina Inverse.
Richie: Why…oh yeah…the chest…
Duplica: (chuckles) I've just realised something. Misty is a good swimmer right?
Richie: Yeah, so?
Duplica: I've just realized why.
Richie: Huh?
Duplica: She's got no resistance. (points to her chest)
(Richie looks up, emotions raising from sweatdropping to nosebleeding…to his chosen one, hysterical laughter…)
(Meanwhile, James is looking for Joy…but stops as he hears a conversation…)
Joy: …it will just make it easier. Don't back out now Tracey.
Tracey: Wouldn't it be easier just to take out Misty now then?
Joy: No, you are not feeling sorry for that girl. I don't care how her story is, she took a bad step into winning this game and she's paying for it. Besides, I like Misty, she and I have worked together so well…
Tracey: I like Misty too, but…
Joy: No buts. Sticking to the plan, vote her, then Richie…or if he wins immunity, James…
(James hears this…and panics…but remains hidden and quiet…)
Tracey: If we get rid of James, we can't use the plan of getting to the final two…
Joy: …then we'll get Richie in.
Tracey: You think he'll trust us?
Richie: Any chance of surviving in the game and he will.
Tracey: (sighs) So Ash and Misty, and then whoever is left between James and Richie…
Joy: …that's it, and then we'll waltz into the final two.
(Shot of James hiding, and sweating…yes sweating…and now indecisive…)
James: Now what?
* * * *
8.00pm
Ash: So…
Misty: So what?
Ash: What are you going to do?
Misty: For now…I want to sleep. Today has been very exhausting for me Ash, physical or otherwise…tomorrow, she's still going down…even more than before…
Ash: Then it was with a slightly guilty heart…and now…
Misty: …she threw milk in my face!
Ash: You thought it was Giselle…and she said herself it was a step which she needed to take to make it convincing…
Misty: So, we were going to vote her off anyway, now I've got a reason…and now…sleep…(gives Ash a brief kiss on the cheek)…night..
(Misty heads to the camp without any argument as Ash sighs…)
Ash: Wonder what Richie has to say?
(Ash goes to Richie at the beach…and stops. Richie is holding an asleep Duplica in his arms…)
Richie: It was too much I think…
Ash: Richie, I'm…
Richie: (nods) I know. It just doesn't matter any more. (Richie stands up lifting the girl in his arms) If you don't mind, I think I need some rest as well, it's been a long day, and after it, I think she needs me.
(As he carries her into the sunset, Ash looks on and shakes her head…)
Ash: I guess he really is my clone…
* * * *
(The late night is uneventful, with Misty, Ash and Joy asleep in the camp, outside, Richie, Duplica, Tracey and James…all asleep except Tracey who looks at the night sky…and quietly sketches…)
* * * *
DAY 30
A.J: What a night. After everything that went on, it kinda diminishes what is happening in the day and more awaiting the Tribal Council. There is still time for a change so to speak though…
10.00am
(It has been an exhausting night, as only 3 of the 7 are awake/visible outside, Tracey, Richie and James…)
James: Can't believe I'm cooking again…
Richie: Put it this way James, makes you look a bit more useful…
James: Ha ha, very funny twerp…er…how many are there?
Tracey: (sweatdrops) Having fun counting on your fingers James?
(James casts an awkward glance at Tracey after last nights conversation he overheard…)
James: (sighs) Education was never my strongest point. Besides, it's not like I need it for my current 'job'. Besides, I've always said Jessie is the smart one…
Misty: …which between the two of you, makes an imbecile…
Ash: Misty, not now please…
(The two get up, as Richie avoids looking at Misty.)
Tracey: Er…where's Joy?
Misty: She wasn't in the camp, I reckon she trying to pretend that it's a normal morning…
(Indeed, Joy is up an decided to take a jog to the spring to get some good water…)
Joy: The game has turned…and hopefully I can still remain as normal, especially if I'm going to win this…
(However, the main talk of last night is also missing…)
Duplica: …it was the only place I could go to…
(Shot of Duplica in the desert area, ignoring the 96 degree heat in a kata like sequence, trying to keep her mind of things…and trying not to faint in the heat at the same time…)
Misty: I guess that's the best thing for now…
Richie: (slowly) Just rice today?
Ash: I don't think any of else feel like doing anything…
Misty: For you Ash, that's normal…
Ash: (ignoring Misty) …anyway, we'd better eat what we can, something tells me tonight is going to really put a strain on all our energy…
* * * *
12.30am
Richie: That was…dumb…
(Shot of Duplica heaving…)
Duplica: So…I needed to get my mind off…aw, never mind…
Richie: Too much exercise, lack of food and massive heat…sorry, that was dumb…
Duplica: And the only supporter I've got now thinks I'm dumb. Great.
Richie: Hey, hey…just cool yourself off…
(Duplica and Richie are now in the ocean, just trying to cool down. The others are missing, but four of them are in the hot spring, confirming tonight…)
(Shot of the Locus hot spring hole, where Ash, Misty, Tracey and Joy are talking strategy…)
Misty: As long as she goes, that's O.K.
Ash: Yes, only Misty can be the head bi…
Misty: (pulling Ash' face) WHAT WAS THAT?
Ash: Dat das dothing…
Joy: (smiles) Well, I guess what happened makes it easier to take her off. I think she's too frustrated now and wants to go home. It will help her cool her off…
Tracey: Home? But she's a…(trails off)…never mind.
Ash: Hey, I don't like it as much as anyone, but if any of us are going to win, we need to make sure we take out everyone from the Minori tribe…(sighs)…you think I like it, cutting off Casey, Duplica and Richie in succession?
Misty: Forgive Ash, he's too soft…
Joy: Why Misty, are you going to get him into shape?
Misty: Ha ha…
(James, however, is still thinking…yes thinking…from last night. Listening from the nearby jungle and trying to find some fruit at the same time, he's kinda distacted…)
*BONK*
(…so doesn't even feel the coconut bounce off his thick head…)
James: This game is crueller than any Team Rocket plan…
* * * *
4.00pm
A.J: The final meal maybe before the tribal council is still very tense, as the inevitable yet no so inevitable climax is in everyone's minds…
Joy: I could do with some of Chansey's home boiled eggs…
Tracey: Home? But you travel around the Orange Islands?
Joy: For me, anywhere is home as long as I can sit down and cook eggs and fish…
Tracey: So this has been home for you for the last 30 days?
Joy: Yep…except for the eggs…
James: I could do with some scrambled eggs…
(Uh oh, the temperature just went down a few notches…as Misty notices the food theme revolving around 'egg'…)
Misty: LAY OFF THE EGGS!
James: But you didn't complain when they said it…
Misty: SO, I'VE ALREADY HAD ONE INCIDENT INVOLVING TOGEPI AND ANYTHING ELSE WILL RESULT IN TERRIBLE PAIN…
James: (fearing for the mallet) Leave me be please…
Misty: Humph…
Ash: Come on guys, why are we arguing, aside from the fact that a Team Rocket member was indirectly talking about eggs which Misty presumed meant something about her Togepi…
Richie: Ash, you're not helping here much…
Misty: Pipe down!
Richie: Geez, what did I do?
Misty: Guilty by association! (points at Duplica)
Richie: Oh come on, I'm an enemy because I'm friends with…O.K, screw this, Misty, Ash, I want a word…now!
(Richie storms off, as Ash and Misty look at each other, shrug and follow him…)
Duplica: (finishing off the fish) I'll go wash up now…
(All sweatdrop)
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Ash: O.K Richie, here's the deal. We are going to vote Duplica off tonight…but this is god honest promise…we'll vote for James next time if he doesn't win immunity and keep you on…
Misty: …but only one one favour.
Ash: Huh?
Richie: Huh?
Misty: If you're truly with us, vote off Duplica.
Richie: WHAT?
Ash: Er, Misty, what are…
Misty: I mean, if you do care about her, you realise she hasn't got a chance, plus she's emotionally destroyed at the moment, it just wouldn't be right to keep her on. So for now…
Richie: Idiot.
Misty: What?
Richie: Idiot. You think I'm going to do that? Last time that happened, didn't Casey go? I'm not falling for the same trick this time…
Misty: It's not a trick…
Richie: …as long as James doesn't have immunity.
Misty: (ignoring him) …just take the easy way out Richie, and…
Richie: NO! WHAT PART OF NO DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND?
(Ash has wisely backed off as Richie is surprised by his own tone of voice, but continues…)
Richie: You think that after you guys voted off my friend, you think I'm going to get rid of the girl I lo…
(He stops himself and turns away)
Richie: I have nothing else to say Misty. Grant this, if you and Ash make it to the final two, I can tell you where my vote is going…and it's not to the person who accused me of setting Ash up to leave before our match at Indigo…
(he leaves…)
Richie: …it wasn't me then, but I'm beginning to understand why Team Rocket called you a whiny brat…
(That leaves Misty seething…)
Misty: I'M NOT A WHINY BRAT!
Ash: Misty please…
Misty: Grr…is there any way I can get rid of both?
Ash: Nope.
Misty: Grrr…stick with the girl, she's the bigger threat. But next time, he's cooked…
* * * *
6.00pm
(Shot of Tracey talking with Duplica…)
Duplica: …I never realised…
Tracey: I know how you feel, that why I had to talk to you now, so whatever happens tonight…
Duplica: Tracey, to be honest, I don't care now, so do whatever. But can I ask you something?
Tracey: Sure.
Duplica: Do you want to win?
Tracey: Huh? (remembering Joy asking a similar question when Brock was voted off…)
Duplica: Because it seems like you are waiting for Ash and Misty to backstab you…maybe you will vote them off later…maybe you won't…but maybe you are thinking of the wrong duo to bring with you to the final five…
(Duplica walks off, leaving Tracey in shock. In the trees, James looks from above, shaking his head…)
James: This is gonna cost me…
* * * *
7.00pm
Misty: Come on, I've got a copycat to fry…
Ash: Misty, at least not make it too obvious…
Joy: Tracey, come on, let's get this over with…
Tracey: Huh…oh yeah…
(They walk off as James trails them…)
Misty: James, you know the plan right?
James: Yes…I know your plan…
(Misty continues on)
James: …but what about mine?
(Shot of Minori walking slower)
Duplica: As I said, they can do whatever now, I just don't give a damn. As long as Giselle doesn't kill me from the jury bench, I'll at least be able to watch what they do from there…
Richie: …at least I managed to say something to Misty's face. It may have cemented my death sentence but still…
(Duplica smiles and holds Richie's hand)
Duplica: Thanks Richie-boy.
(Richie blushes, but the two walk to Tribal Council together, without any cares in the world…)
* * * *
TRIBAL COUNCIL
(The graveyard is an appropriate place for the sombre atmosphere this Tribal Council has in store…)
(A.J is there, looking as 7 lost souls enter the graveyard arena, A.J smiling at everyone, despite the depressing nature they seem to have been absorbed in…)
A.J: I don't think the heart of the cards can helps these poor souls…
(As the group subside and sit down, they notice the jury enter, as Giselle and Casey make their way. Giselle idly sending death gazes down Duplica's way, whilst Casey has got a 'get me outta here' look…)
A.J: Anyway, two people on the jury, about to become three. Richie, winning immunity means you've obviously surpasses your efforts from Pokemole, but how long can you remain on the island?
Richie: It depends on how much I can trust the people on the island, which if I predict correctly, won't be too much after tonight.
A.J: Ahh, that kind of day huh?
Richie: You don't know the half of it.
A.J: So James, how the heck have you survived so long? Three rockets when in 4 episodes, yet you've lasted a month here…what's the secret?
James: Er…being helpless that no one will realise you're still here?
A.J: Hmmm…actually that's a pretty good reason. Finally, Joy…is the first Nurse Joy to enter a survivor going to win this?
Joy: I think as long as I last another day, those chances increases…
A.J: Simple theory. Will it work though? As Richie is immune, he can take the first vote.
(Richie heads off, in the traditional way of scribbling the name of the one they want off now. 'MISTY')
Richie: I never forgot the League…and I won't forget what happened last night. You accuse Duplica of being devious…two words…Casey Ruky. This vote may not matter, but at least it gets people realising who we don't want to win…
(Next is Ash, who votes. Next is Joy, who votes 'DUPLICA')
Joy: I've always felt there was something about her which could make her a major threat…and I'm glad that now we can eliminate it. Although I feel for her, I like Misty, and this is a good excuse…plus the only real choice I can make.
(Next is James, who votes, but don't see. Duplica goes next, 'MISTY')
Duplica: You know, for someone who I liked for such a long time, it just shows what the game can do to you…I thought I was doing you a favour, and now, I'm your worst enemy. Very well…then I'll counter that with this vote.
(Next vote is Misty, 'DUPLICA')
Misty: And another one bites the dust…don't let Giselle kill you on the way out…
(Finally, it's Tracey, who is hesitant…and shakes his head, before voting.)
(A.J gets the DCJ and counts the votes. He nods and goes to the group)
A.J: The first vote…(reveals it), 'DUPLICA.'
(The ditto girl nods as Richie holds her hand)
A.J: Second vote, 'MISTY.'
(Misty glares at the two Minori…)
A.J: Third vote, 'DUPLICA'.
(Duplica shakes her head and sighs.)
A.J: Fourth vote, 'MISTY'. That's 2 each for the two girls.
(Misty again sighs as she just looks ahead)
A.J: Fifth vote, 'DUPLICA'.
(Duplica bows her head…)
A.J: Sixth vote…(smiles)…'MISTY'.
(When that is heard, Duplica's head literally zips up and stares. Misty hearing this begins to look around, eyes on James, who cowers…Misty looks angry, but calms down as the final vote…)
A.J: And the seventh and final vote, and 3rd member of the jury…
(Reveals it, and a shriek is heard, Casey looks and smiles, Giselle looks disinterested…but it's there…)
A.J: MISTY.
Misty: What? There has to be some mis…
A.J: Misty, I don't make mistakes. In cooking, training, battle…or reading out someone's eviction. And it reads 4 to you in the majority. So Miss Waterflower, please come up here please?
(Misty is probably more shaken up than Casey was last episode. She tries to hold on and looking at everyone, and still not sure who went against her. Very slowly, and trying to avoid looking at a VERY genki Duplica, relief washed on her face, Misty slowly approaches the sandshrew trainer.)
A.J: Misty, your time….oh screw it. (The graveyard flashes as the next member is on, 'MISTY WATERFLOWER') The tribe is spoken, yadda yadda yadda.
Misty: Thanks a lot. (Misty leaves, not even turning to say goodbye to Ash, not sure who betrayed her, but she storms off in a huff which Giselle would have been proud of…)
A.J: Well well, what a night…Ash, close your mouth, mosquitos can enter there you know?
(Ash is still a bit shellshocked…)
A.J: Anyway, that baka Tom will be back in about half an hour from the hospital, so you'd better get out of here before he realises what is going to happen…
(A group nods, 2 shocked, 2 relieved…and 2 wondering if they did the right thing…)
* * * *
Misty's confessional;
I don't know what to say. This as Tom might say, went completely against the script. It was supposed to be an Ash and me final, don't they know these things? So what happened? I don't know who voted against me, I suspect James, but Ash? Joy? Tracey? Whoever, I don't know or why they did…I was in the right, wasn't I? Well, I guess I can't turn back time now…so all I can say is that Ash better win this thing…then again, with Tom coming back…oh whatever…
Other votes;
James: Sorry, but I've wanted to do this for a long time. Even if it doesn't matter, your abuse is worse than Jessie's at times, so at least I can go against you in my small little way…
Tracey: Misty…there are a number of reasons why this. First of all, Joy and I were planning on it eventually it's just I'm taking the initative, and second of all…there is another reason why this vote is for you…but I can't say. All I can is sorry.
MISTY'S TIME ON THE ISLAND (30 days)
Misty, always a favourite to do well on these things, was a pure favourite with natural athletism and swimming skills. An easy alliance with Ash and then Joy helped, despite the problems between Tracey and Brock. When the merge came, two early eliminations on Minori made Misty go and take Casey out, something that didn't sit well with the remaining two members. After Duplica revealed her secret, Misty's emotions took control, which were felt by James. However, why Tracey voted her off is still a mystery…
Votes;
Misty (4) – Duplica, Richie, James, Tracey
Duplica (3) – Ash, Misty, Joy
Next time;
Why did Tracey vote for Misty? Does he have an alliance with James? Or is there another reason? And how does Ash feel about this?
With Misty gone, is it a chance for Joy to operate her and Tracey's plan, switching Ash and Misty with Richie and Duplica. And if so, where does James fit into this?
6 left, and Tom is back. Reward challenge, Sherwood Forest challenge. Ready, aim, fire, win reward.
Immunity challenge: Penalty shoot-out. A favourite of Chromus', whoever scores the most wins against a male AND female goalkeeper.
Tribal Council: Whose blood is on whose hands this time…
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All I can say is Tom is in for a surprise.
If you double check the Giselle chapter, you can see that everything happened could have been set up, all the hints were there, as well as in last chapter that something was going to happen, and it did. No wonder Giselle was pissed…
Misty is gone. Thank god…down to 6, and who is going to win?
Anyway, R & R is always appreciated, but in reality, need to finish these so that Pokemole 2 can start…oh well, anyway, ja ne!