POKEVIVOR
A Tale Of Two Orphans…
O.K, so it's nearly at the end, this bridge needs to be fixed.
Anyway, final four, guest host…and needing to finish this story now, so a) look forward to the AS5 stuff, b) work on the side stories and c) most important, Animole: The Remix (formerly known as Pokemole 2 – thanks to D Marco and Arpulver for the suggested name change)
Right, let's get on with it then…oh wait, Tom's not here. Happy days. However, is his replacement any better? Hint: Thanks to Arpulver (again) for the use of his character here…
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(The unknown host is clad in the black of darkness after one of the last tribal councils of the Duelist Kingdom…)
????: Man, what a dump, I can see why we didn't want to do anything from here…(looks at a profit sheet)…still, as long as it's raking money for us I don't care…
(Realises cameras are on)
????: The time may have pushed on, and considering in another universe I control these guys in one shape or another, at least the final four leaves for more interesting reading than Ash, Misty, Brock and some other sucka. So an old friend/fiend Tracey, everyone favourite gay villain whether he likes it or not James, and two guys I'm not really bothered about, plus that guy is just so Ash he deserves to be blasted, it least makes things unpredictable for the final two.
(Looks around the island)
????: It's been way too long…better go ruin their attempt at sleep…
AFTER TRIBAL COUNCIL…
Tracey: Crap, and crap again! James you…
James: So you weren't going to do the same thing? You said it yourself. Heck, THEY said it themselves.
Tracey: What? Wait a minute, you didn't…
James: Why not? Between the five of us, Joy would have creamed us, and as she didn't win immunity I went with them rather than against them.
Tracey: Damn it!
James: Why Tracey…you didn't seem to have as many problems when you were voting off Ash and Misty, why now you're so annoyed that Joy has gone!
Tracey: You know why!
James: Hmmm…I wonder if it is because you loved her…or is it because she was an easy path to the final two? Maybe it wasn't me you would have backstabbed at the end?
Tracey: Huh?
James: I'm just thinking that you wouldn't have had a chance against Joy in the final two. Now, against me…maybe you would have…just a thought…
(Tracey is left gobsmacked as James hurries to catch up with Duplica and James…Tracey's shock however is short lived because they are met with an interesting surprise when they get back to camp…)
* * * *
Tracey: What the?
????: Hey Tracey, long time no see. Guess it's déjà vu all over again huh?
Tracey: Sorry but who are you?
????: (to himself) Oh yeah, that different universe thing, forgot about that. Oh well, I'll introduce myself. Manny Edwards, co-producer involved in the Animation Alliance, somewhere that owns your show hence why I'm here.
(Shot of the host, the infamous Manny Edwards, owner of the WB Productions in the infamous Animation Alliance)
Manny: Simply put, very simply in James case, I am here to inform you that you have an immunity challenge.
James: What?
Richie: Already?
Duplica: Geez, these guys are strict…
Manny: Hey, I don't make the rules. Now, they say that you can't have two challenges in a day so we've been dropping you off in part of the forest of the tribe formerly known as Locus. At 12.01 in the black night, you'll be searching for a circle representing a certain shrine. I guess even the creator of this is cheap to doing the same challenge for both seasons…
Richie: Both seasons?
Manny: Hey, they keep me briefed, surprised Ruri got that far but anyway. The fact is we'll be dropping you off in different parts of the jungle, however…it is a bit different. You'll be trying to find me in the jungle standing on a shrine from the show of Fushigi Yugi. However…there are four shrines and I'm not telling you where I am…
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11.00pm – DAY 36
Manny: …so basically, their equipment of a nightlight, a map and…actually that's it. I guess cheapness effects other series as well. The guys and one girl have to basically find me in the massive jungle that was Locus tribe. They are trying to find me, so I might be moving as well to annoy them. Every 15 minutes I'll be travelling to a new shrine thanks to the handy dandy GPS system I've got. Whether they find the shrine in that period is TS for them, so they'd better be on their toes…and pick their shrine well…
James: (furthest north) This sucks, didn't we do this before?
Tracey: (furthest east) So, we are basically hunting a little rat in a maze…fine, I was always good at that with Oak's Rattata research…
Duplica: (furthest south) I won a similar game yesterday, so I can win again.
Richie: (furthest west) Oh great…stupid flashlight, why is it being faulty?
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12.01pm
Manny: Oh, it's a new day! FIRE IN THE HOLE!
(A flare comes out signifying the start of the challenge, and four not really up to it survivors begin to search for the AA rep.)
Manny's current standing – north-north-east on the shrine of Byakko.
Manny: However, another problem has come across in this challenge…
(Shot of Richie looking through the map, and realising one major flaw…)
Richie: What? There's…there's no direction to go do…
Manny: That's right, there are no pointers to where the shrines are, so basically they are going to have to use their instinct and a bit of luck to find me, that is what survivor is about, instinct, and they'd better have a ton of it.
(The other survivors are quick realising the same problem as well…)
James: I guess this helps me, I never liked maps anyway, now I need the Team Rocket spirit and instinct. Now which way is east?
Duplica: So this isn't going to be as easy as I thought…ah well, just means I'll have to work for it this time…
Tracey: Damn it James…this will be my revenge!
15 minutes gone
Manny: Ah, time for me to move…
(Manny calmly moves using a small light and the GPS which also shows the positions of the trees in the way if he can't see, as he doesn't want any of the contestants seeing the light….which is just as well, because Richie was just 5 metres away passing him…)
Richie: Let's see, he has to be between the four positions set…if only I could see where I was…they were too cheap to get a friggin' compass…
(But it wouldn't be any fun then would it Richie boy…)
Richie: I wonder if Brock always had this trouble directing Ash and Misty…
(Next we have a look at Duplica, who is currently in the middle of nowhere…literally…)
Duplica: (yawns) Aw…stupid Ariados webs, get out of my head…(looks at map again)…O.K, if I'm around here, then where is the positioning…
(Duplica looks around)
Duplica: It could be here…or there…or anywhere…ah, nuts to this!
(Duplica climbs a nearby tree and try to look over the brush, it's too thick to actually see anything, but…)
Duplica: Ah, my little firelies!
(…where there is light, there is hope…)
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Tracey: So moving in this direction, and keep doing so, I should be able to crash into Manny…
(Suddenly a rushing light comes towards Tracey)
Tracey: Ah ha!
*CRASH*
(Shot of two dazed orphans with the swirling eyes on the floor…)
Tracey: Ouch…
Duplica: That was my line…
Tracey: Aw nuts, how come you're here?
Duplica: Same reason I suspect you are…
Tracey: Aw crap. (goes to the left)
Duplica: Not even going to help a lady up? Whatever. (Goes to the right)
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30 minutes
Manny: It's been half an hour, man these guys suck…oh well, might as well…
(Suddenly a rustling in the bushes catches Manny's attention…)
James: When Jessie when I need her? Then again, she could never read maps either…
Manny: James?
(A rustle of wind passes as James looks at Manny, who is probably just as surprised seeing the Rocket)
James: (stunned) You're…Manny?
Manny: Right.
James: I've…won…challenge?
Manny: Right.
James: I'm…immune?
Manny: Right.
(James faints…)
Manny: Suddenly I have a realisation why all these dang characters like the ability to sweatdrop so much….
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Richie/Duplica/Tracey: WHAT?
Manny: Well, he found me at the Seiryu shrine, he's won.
James: Of course, the incredible skills of a Team Rocket Elite would easily find a low class scoundrel like you!
Tracey: It was dumb luck wasn't it?
Manny: Yep.
(James sweatdrops)
Manny: Still, luck is just as important as skill in these competitions, so James, you're immune and are safe for tonight's immunity…and can we get some sleep now?
James: Yep!
Manny: Er…where's the cabins?
All: HOW THE HECK SHOULD WE KNOW?
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James: It's great being immune especially after not long 'backstabbing' Tracey. It's weird what it can do for you…
(9.30am)
(After a sleep in the near deserted camp, Tracey realises the trouble he's in and tries to at least apologise to James…)
Tracey: Oh James, my friend!
(…sorry, what I meant was 'needless suck up'. And James has launched the devastating counter attack 'ignore the wuss'.)
James: I thought I backstabbed your girlfriend, and now you want to be my best friend?
Tracey: Just…just think for a second…for once in your life…
James: I've done enough of that in this journey, it's kind of trying. I'm think only getting something to eat and how the fact I'm a foot in the door of winning the money.
Tracey: Right…
James: Unknown to the sketcher twerp, I am thinking about the vote tonight. And I have a hunch what Tracey is trying to tell me…the weird thing is I may agree with him…
(Meanwhile, Richie and Duplica are having conversation about tonight as well…)
Richie: You're not giving up like that?
Duplica: No…but if he's even got one brain cell, I'll be gone. If I'm going to survive, we need to hold him to the alliance.
Richie: And if he doesn't?
Duplica: (smiles) Then you've got one guaranteed vote in the final.
Richie: And if I don't make it that far?
Duplica: (sweatdrops) Ahh…didn't think of that.
Richie: Oh boy…seriously. Do you want to talk to James?
Duplica: (shakes her head) I don't see if there is any point. He's won immunity, he knows he's safe and he also knows that he doesn't need to be told to vote. James may look like an ignoramus on legs, but he's got this far, he's had to dig into the emergency rations of his mind a few times.
Richie: That's too intelligent and metaphorical a conversation for this island…
Duplica: Sorry…the heat's getting to me.
(Another sweatdrop as the two laugh and decide to cool off as James opposite side of them, goes hunting for fishies. Tracey simply sighs and decides to do a bit of sketching.)
Tracey: Well, I'm glad I've got this far, but now I've got to stay here. I just wondering what the heck is in James' mind…
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12.30pm
Manny: The midday sun has come and stayed, and all is well on the island…actually, it's a little boring, but I guess no-one is really trying to play favourites to stay on the island...
(Shot of Duplica with James)
Manny: …doesn't mean they can't try though.
Duplica: …all I'm saying is that you've only three people to vote, and yes, I know it would be an easy choice to…
James: Don't worry, I'm still thinking about it.
Duplica: Ah…right…O.K. (Duplica leaves as James continues his quest to get an 'Asaba tan')
James: At the moment, I can do anything I want and do no wrong…
(Over on the beach spit)
Richie: I thought you said you weren't going to try anything…
Duplica: (shrugs) Hey, I lied and tried.
Richie: Last time you did that you succeeded. Will lightning strike twice?
Duplica: You got your Pikachu with you?
Richie: No.
Duplica: (sighs) I'm screwed.
(Shot of Tracey…still sketching. He gots a decent amount of drawing in his pad now, including a few sunrises, sketches of Joy, and a hilarious sketch of Tom sobbing in the jury after Ash got eliminated…)
Tracey: I've kind of missed his solo quality time to myself, I've been busy usually with Joy or just trying to survive. With so little time left on the island, I've been trying to get as much drawing done as my form of relaxation. After all, I don't know how much time I've got left.
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3.00pm
(Duplica and Richie likewise, don't know how much time they've got left so are simply enjoying their time as much as possible.)
Duplica: You know, a lot has happened since we started thing. At certain points I wondered if it was worth staying here, but yeah, I feel that this journey has brought out the best and worst of me…
Richie: You starting to feel regrets?
Duplica: For Ashy? Maybe…but…I guess I was just so mad about them breaking their promise, voting off Casey…weird that James is still on this damn island and is going to be here tomorrow as well. I'm not going to give up now this far, even if all does seem hopeless…
Richie: Eternal optimism. Something I think we all need at times…
Duplica: Yeah…
Richie: (smiles) But I won't change one thing.
(Richie leans over and kisses Duplica on the cheek. It turns into a longer peck on the mouth as Richie lets go and blushes, the girl doing a mirror image of him)
Duplica: Th…thank you.
Richie: Sure.
(The two get out of the water and decide to crisp on the sun, not letting go of the other's hand though…)
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5.30pm
Tracey: I don't think anyone could care about cooking tonight…James decided to have something for himself, but we've got enough rice, Joy at least managed to ration it fairly well so we won't starve these last few days.
(Shot of James, the only one who ate, washing his plate up in the ocean. Tracey takes a look at Duplica and Richie relaxed on the sand talking.)
Tracey: The fact that Duplica and Richie acting so relaxed and lovey-dovey reminds me so much of just a day ago with Joy. I'll miss her and I don't care what James said, we were going into the final two and if it wasn't for the fact he was immune, I would have voted for him in a second…
(Shot of James smiling as he simply heads to camp for a bit of R 'n' R)
James: I don't care what they think of me, I can do whatever I want today, what they going to do vote me off? However, it's a case of vote for Tracey or Duplica for me, Tracey because he's annoying me and Duplica because she's the main threat. Brain must kick in…where is the coffee when you need it?
(Shot of Duplica and Richie still relaxing, not wary of the time or anything else, just each other's company…)
Richie: The fact that I could be here and Duplica not tomorrow is an option I've taken, and I've promised to win this here and now. I've never really seriously considered winning especially after Casey went, but now it's a dream which is moving closer…but I won't go down without a fight.
Duplica: I made a few sacrifices to get this far, I've unveiled my 'dark' side if you will to get angry with Misty, to cost Giselle her chance, heck, I never thought I'd ever vote off Ashy-boy, and he gets booted out in collection. Now, so close and I have a sad feeling, it will be so far. No matter what happens, this experience I won't forget…although not all of them will be as nice memories as what Richie and I shared…
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7.00pm
Tracey: This is it…and I still dunno what's going on…
James: You will by tonight…
Tracey: (sarcastic) Gee, that will be useful if I'm gone.
James: Key word Sketchit is if.
Duplica: Guys, can we get this over with? If we vote one of us in time there might be enough time to catch Wheel of Fortune…
Richie: Wheel of Fortune?
Duplica: Sorry, Skuld's sister complains a bit about her older sister being a bit of a TV addict…
Tracey: (sweatdrops) Goddesses with a fix on the tube? Will wonders ever cease? (looks at James) Well, the fact that James is in the final three kinda says it all…
Richie: Thanks for reminding me.
(The 4 get off on the stairway to heaven…or the road to oblivion.)
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TRIBAL COUNCIL
(Shot of a tired Manny, maybe from having one too many direction too many after last night's challenge, awaiting the final four, about to become final three.)
Manny: Hmmm…well I must say, I don't think Tom is the only person surprised that these are our final four, but…(smiles) it makes a nice surprise, right twerps?
Ash: Oh shut up.
Manny: Geez, superstar Ash not liking his spot on the bench? Oh well, you got further than the episode 5 hump that you seemed to associate with us so quit complaining!
(Ash may not know what he's on about, but pouts nonetheless)
Manny: Ah, so the jury and it's prey meet again. I suppose I'll just say that we have a new person on the jury, the young tanned nurse over there…
(Shot of Joy sitting by Ash, has a small smile on her face, but not a picture of enthusiasm…)
Manny: Well then, how would like to be served? Straight or business or the usual grilling of the suspects?
James: I don't care, I'm safe!
Manny: Of course you are James, keep believing the dream. Now…I've been given the polls on who want to win, and surprisingly James is in first place, so maybe it isn't as farfetched as it may seem!
James: I'm popular…whoo hoo!
Tracey: Great, you do realise his ego has been shot through the roof…
Manny: I suppose the fact you are third doesn't help eh Trace?
Tracey: What? But I'm the average nice guy that everyone likes!!
Manny: True, but people find you boring, hence Duplica's 2nd place…
Duplica: Yay!
Richie: I'm last?
Manny: Yeah, something about a 'Richie-bashing' club or something…
Richie: (sweatdrops) Thanks a lot.
Manny: Hey, you should be at the Tenchi Muyo conventations, feel sorry for Aeka if you can. Oh well…James, I suppose we'd better get on with it. You're up…
(James indeed goes up and votes, but we don't see it. Next goes Tracey, who votes 'DUPLICA')
Tracey: I saved you once, but I know now how dangerous you are. If not now, then when…
(Tracey leaves his vote, as Richie goes up and votes 'TRACEY')
Richie: Not exactly much of a choice really.
(Duplica goes up for the final vote, and votes 'TRACEY')
Duplica: Whether it's you or me, I can say at least thank you for keeping me on this long Tracey, you're certainly more likely on my Xmas card list than either Ash or Misty now…
(Duplica puts the vote in the dragon capture jar as Manny takes it and counts 'em up…)
Manny: O.K, let's not beat round the bush…first vote, 'TRACEY'.
(Tracey nods, pretty much expecting it.)
Manny: And a second vote goes to the Tracester.
(Tracey nods again…)
Manny: And the third vote goes to the best attempt at being Kenji on at least in the AA, Duplica…
Duplica: What does that mean?
Manny: Nothing…and the final vote…is also for the last girl in the final four. That means we have a tie…ah crap, I don't have the past votes thing…amateurs…
Duplica: (sigh) It's O.K Manny, I've got more votes.
Manny: Wow, didn't expect to be so honest.
Duplica: (looks at Ash and Misty on the jury) Neither did I.
Manny: Oh well, as it's decided, Miss Imite, can you come up here please?
(Duplica does and give a bright smile to Casey on the jury, and turns to Manny who actually favours her a slight smile)
Manny: Although this is I think the first time I've dealt with you, it's a bit sad to see you go, so the flames are cast and…(reads the script)…ah, do I have to say this? It sounds so corny, look I know it's making us money but…
Skuld: (off screen) It's in your contract, and it's iron clad! (Shot of contract with a Skuldtech adamantium chain and lock round it)
Manny: Very iron…ah well…your card is sent to the graveyard (a flash of fire, and just one more graveyard to fill, as 'DUPLICA IMITE' becomes the last but one victim to the jury). Please leave Duplica-hon.
All: WHAT?
Manny: Stupid Barb, ever since Tomoyo she seems to add that to cute young girls, guess it's catching…
Duplica: (sweatdrops) I don't know whether to be flattered or embarrassed…
(Duplica leaves and gives a high five to James, a small hug to Tracey and a long one to Richie. Although it's hard to see, tears are passing in their eyes as Duplica kisses him on the cheek and leaves…)
Manny: Another day, another dollar…after all, that's what it's all about. Congrats, an all male final three. I'll see you tomorrow for the trademark quiz immunity, and then of course, the final, and I'll get to listen what all the fuss has happened over the last month or so here…and actually wonder how Ash and Misty got there before Tracey did this time.
(Manny leaves, everyone is confused, a few jury members happy of Duplica's passing, whilst the final three, James, Tracey and Richie leave.)
* * * *
Duplica's confessional;
I never thought I would last this long, find it this hard both physically and mentally, and at times I wondered if I would give up. I guess no point brooding on it now that I am out, and I don't feel bitter at going at this point, I got further than expected, and I hope that Richie gets to the final two, because if not, I'm gonna have to toss a coin to see if either James or Tracey wins! However, the fact that I was instrumental in Giselle, Misty AND Ash' eviction shows that in a small way, I enjoyed the lease of life I let loose in this game. All I can say is time to go everyone, and make your final days count…
Other votes;
James – Sorry Ditzy, but it's pretty obvious to be on the safe side…although I'd probably have a better chance against you in the final…I guess after all the stabbing we've done, we finally got round to you. No hard feelings though…
DUPLICA'S TIME ON THE ISLAND (37 DAYS)
Duplica started off with the bubbly and friendly nature to survive old Minori, and with a fair range of skills was safely into the merge. After Rudi and Giselle went, the option of old Minori teaming up with old friends Ash and Misty seemed on the cards. However, one half of the deal broke, and it infuriated the ditto master. Instrumental in Ash and Misty being removed from the tribe, it finally came to a halt because of the past votes she had, and with the only person with more votes than she (James) being immune, the writing was on the wall for the child star.
Votes;
Duplica (2) – Tracey, James
Tracey (2) – Richie, Duplica
PAST VOTES;
DUPLICA (4) – Episode 10 (3), Episode 11 (1)
Tracey (1) – Episode 7 (1)
* * * *
DAY 38
9.00am
(Shot of Richie kneeling down inside camp, the only one still inside…)
Richie: So…I am alone. I knew it was wishful thinking that we could stay together for the whole trip, so my only goal is to win this now…
(Meanwhile, Tracey is just as surprised at James' ability to 'quick change' his alliegances…)
Tracey: You'll vote for anyone as long as you're safe…
James: Hey, haven't you heard of self preservation…(smiles) and ladies first as well, as in 'off the island?'
Tracey: (sweatdrops) That wasn't the point.
James: Never mind Sketcher-boy, you're still here…
Tracey: Sketcher-boy? It's like she's here in spirit…
James: I think they all are, haunting us…trust me, right now a combination of Misty's right foot and a home run swing from the Electabuzz pep squad is quickly connecting to my face…
(A rush of wind catches James off guard and he falls into the sea)
Tracey: Wow, you're right…
* * * *
10.30am
Tracey: Richie, if you won't eat, you'll be useless in the immunity…
Richie: I'm not hungry.
Tracey: You're not depressed are you?
Richie: Fine one to talk aren't you?
Tracey: Oh for the kami's sake….
James: Can I have his share?
Tracey/Richie: YOU SHUT UP!
James: (backs off) Sc-ary…
(Richie begrudgingly takes his small bowl of rice and eats, looking at the sand spit of Tsunami…)
Richie: Not exactly brain food but…
James: Why do we need brain food at a time like this?
Richie: Wouldn't work on you James, you need to have a brain first.
James: (sarcastic) Ha ha.
Tracey: Don't you know James, the last challenge is always a quiz of some sort…
(James turns white)
James: A…quiz?
Richie: Yes, you know like they had in the Pokemon Tech's and all that, one of those, probably about what happened on the island or something…
(James goes even whiter…if that's possible…)
James: You mean…I had to pay attention…to what was happening…
Tracey: Yeah, so?
(James goes all Majin Boo, a.k.a. the steam out of every hole you can find, and some you didn't want…)
James: Gah! And there went my perfect game plan…whatever that was…
Richie: I take it he didn't know.
Tracey: Hey, have you got mallet space or something, maybe we can smash him now he's in this camatose state!
Richie: Trace…you're scaring me.
* * * *
1.00pm
Manny: With nothing much to do until council, the guys decide to give their own form of entertainment…
All: Jan, ken, pon!
James: Nuts!
Tracey: Too bad!
Richie: You lose!
(Shot for a trip into the sea for James to catch some dinner, as Richie heads for the hot spring in Locus and Tracey catches some rays…)
3.00pm
All: Jan, ken, pon!
James: Nuts!
(Shot of James cutting the one fish he's got…)
3.15pm
James: Not again…how come you guys are so good?
Tracey: The real question is…
Richie: …how are you so bad? Oh well, can't complain.
Tracey: Right, boil the water with that fish, get it off the bone as much to avoid the bitter flavour and at least we'll be eating for tonight.
James: (bitter) Yes sir…
James: Nothing has gone right for me today compared to yesterday, I wonder if that is one of those omen things…
(As James plays slave to the masses, is his dream over tonight, or is he getting the classic Rocket paranoia…)
* * * *
4.30pm
Tracey: That wasn't bad James, not too filling, but I don't think we'll need it anyway.
James: Hey, next time lose!
Richie: Oh well guys, I guess this is it…*yawns*…wake me up when it's time to vote some one off…
James: Ahh…the poor boy is tired…
Tracey: I guess it's hard to sleep without a pillow…
(Richie throws a pillow, a STONE pillow at the sketcher who collapses…)
James: Have you ever heard of sensitivity and delicacy?
Tracey: You're one to talk…with Jessie…
James: That's different. That's just plain viciousness and sadism.
Tracey: (sweatdrops) Ah.
* * * *
6.00pm
Manny: With young Richard napping, it gives Tracey and James one last chance to talk about the final vote tonight…
James: Well, the fact that there are two close to being adults in a hot spring…
(NOTE FROM CHROMUS: We got the yuri rating sky high with AAVGS2, we figured a bit of yaoi service may help in this…)
Tracey :…doesn't mean a thing.
Manny: I think Tracey is forgetting who he's with in a hot spring…
James: So then…what are you going to do?
Tracey: Well, if either of us win immunity, we vote off Richie right?
James: Really? I thought I backstabbed both of you guys at one point, and besides, I'm a Rocket, why would you take me with you in the final?
Tracey: Because…that's a secret.
Tracey: I guess if I'm in the final with James, I shouldn't lose, so I'm honest. And with a quiz I should be strong enough to beat both James and Richie in a test of wits. I guess it's a slightly good thing that Joy and Duplica are off now, it might be a bit harder if that wasn't the case…heck, if Ash implimented his plan of keeping Giselle on, I'd be really screw…
James: Er, do you realise you are saying this out loud?
Tracey: I did?
James: Well, considering you should be me, it will be a piece of cake right?
Tracey: Crap…
James: Feh, like it matters. (gets out of the hot spring, his modesty protected) In the end, I think I've played this game more honest than any of you, so I don't see why I shouldn't be rewarded…
(James leaves, as Tracey ponders what the Rocket said…)
* * * *
7.00pm
Richie: Well guys…let's go…
Tracey: In a hurry to be voted off Richie?
Richie: No, not at all.
James: Will you please move it? I hate waiting for quizzes as much as I hate taking them!
Tracey: This is it. I'm not 100% confident I'll be here tomorrow, but I know I can win this now, I just need to survive one more game…
James: Will I go? Won't I? I don't care now, being here is victory enough for me. Of course, winning all that cash would help as well…
Richie: Can I succeed where the others failed? Hope is on this last immunity…and I gave up on hope a while ago. Now, it's skill.
(Three guys goes through a darkening night where a darker graveyard awaits them…)
* * * *
TRIBAL COUNCIL
(It smells of death and execution as three warriors enter the duelist's graveyard. Manny is waiting, toasting the gentlemen with a glass of wine…)
Manny: Remind me to audition for a horror series involving cosplay and lots of women…I'd be the perfect Drac.
Giselle: More like Frankenstein's monster.
Manny: I can see why you only got to be the first victim of the jury. But anyways, as they soak up this atmosphere, let's see how our three newbies take to this council and of course immunity challenge.
(The three sit down as Manny hands them three laptops to the surprise of the guys)
Manny: O.K, I couldn't resist having a mole motive. With just three of you left, 16 questions will come up, one on each member of the tribe, including yourselves. Whoever gets the most questions right wins immunity, which I'll find out whether you flash green or red on this duelist hologram thingy. Hey, they've got pretty good technology here if I don't say anything else. Oh…and you can start as well.
(3 boys sweatdrop)
Q1: Who did Butch threaten when he looked to be voted off?
Casey Duplica Giselle(Richie answers this one quickly, James guesses and Tracey has a long think before answering)
Q2: Officer Jenny comes from which sector?
Indigo Orange Johto(This time Tracey answers quickly with Richie and James doing an 'eeny, meany, miny, mo routine.)
Q3: How many votes did Cassidy acquire through her short time on Survivor?
3 4 5(Richie has to think before answering, the other two unsure but going for a guess anyway, it's a 1 out of 3 chance, then again, so was jankenpon…)
Q4: Jessie had a long list on her resume for survivor, which one of these things ISN'T she…
Fashion consultant Wine expert Food and drink critic(James sighs and answers. The other two also answer, although Tracey is unsure and Richie knew he was guessing…)
Q5: Todd's skills with a camera and as a mole are well documented. Which legendary pokemon was he the first to catch on camera?
Aerodactyl Articuno EnteiQ6: Brock studied tutioledge from which famous professor in the world of breeding?
Professor Elm Professor Oak Professor Ivy(Tracey goes starry eyed for a second before returning to the joy on hand. James gets it rather quickly, whilst Richie also seems confident.)
Q7: Rudi specialises in which field of entertainment?
Music Dance Computers(Another easy one apparently, Tracey, James and Richie all quickly answering)
Q8: What class is Giselle currently in at Pokemon Tech?
Beginner Intermediate Advanced Graduate(Richie answers quickly with Tracey and James pretty much working this one out…)
Q9: What is Casey's starting pokemon?
Chikorita Cyandaquil Totodile(James is very quick on the button and Richie also answers fast. Tracey on the hard is pretty much stuck and is forced to guess)
Q10: What are Misty's sisters Daisy, Violet and Lily, also known as?
The Waterlillies of the Pond The Waterflowers of Cerulean City The Airheads who sound very much like the Miyazawa sisters(The three snicker at that one, as this deliberately easy question doesn't need much working out)
Q11: Ash positioned where in his first pokemon tournament?
Top 8 Top 16 Top 32(Richie smiles at that one and answers. James follows with Tracey also answers, whether right or wrong is unsure.)
Q12: Joy's skills among the islands have led her to be called what upon the Joy community?
The Florence Nightgale of the Islands The Maiden Of The Seas The Bliss of a Pokemon's Tear(Another easy one, although Tracey mutters about 'how the heck do they come with these names?)
Q13: Duplica originally comes from which city?
Vermillion City Fushica City Cherrygrove City(Richie gives the latest member of the jury a thumbs up as this is an easy one…for him. James racks his brain before answering whilst Tracey is again stuck, maybe this quiz wasn't as easy as he thought…)
Q14: What pokemon is James' home grown childhood pet?
Persian Growlithe Rattatta(James smiles, whilst Richie and Tracey pretty much go on hunches.)
Q15: Richie's three main pokemon which won him his first few rounds in the Indigo tournament were all the same. What were they?
Pikachu, Charmander, Spearow Pikachu, Charmander, Butterfree Pikachu, Charmander, Tentacool(Richie knows this of course, and James and Tracey are both fairly confident as well surprisingly)
Q16: Tracey's three pokemon are Venonat, Marril and…
Smeargle Scyther Scizor(Tracey answers of course, James also confident. Richie goes for pot luck.)
* * * *
Manny: O.K, that's it, the scores have been tabled. Now, with the power of my laptop, I will type in your name. If it comes green, you haven't won immunity. If red, you have. Simple as that.
(The three guys and a tense jury look on at the AA rep)
Manny: Let's start with James.
(James nods)
(Manny types in. 'J-A-M-E-S.')
(It flashes green.)
Manny: Sorry, but it wasn't like we were expected it. So, Richie or Tracey? Who has won it? Let's go with Richie.
(Richie bows his head)
(Manny types in. 'R-I-C-H-I-E.')
(It flashes…red.)
Manny: Well Richie, this time it flashing red doesn't mean you are out of that Mole game which I suppose as rip-offs from our own wasn't bad, it means you are one of the final two. Congratulations.
(Mild applause comes from the jury as Richie smiles. Tracey is a bit surprised and Manny catches it)
Manny: And if you are wondering, James got 13 out of 16, Richie got 15 and Tracey surprisingly last with 11. So Richie, you are definitely in the final two. And now…you must decide the other member. Richie, just type it in your laptop and I'll deliver the sad news of the final vote.
(Richie nods, and quickly decides.)
Manny: That was quick. James, Tracey, again same deal. This time if it goes red, you are off. Tracey, you're up.
(Tracey bows his head, waiting, as Manny types in 'T-R-A-C-E-Y.')
(It goes…red. Tracey sees it and sighs)
Manny: Sorry Trace, the Rich has spoken. Can you come up here please?
(Tracey nods and does so. Manny looks at the graveyard and sighs.)
Manny: You've been sent to the graveyard young one. Please kindly escort your butt off the premises.
(A wave of fire and despite Manny's butchering of the ritual, The last gravestone is made 'TRACEY SKETCHIT')
Manny: The tribe has spoken…third again huh Trace?
Tracey: What do you mean again?
Manny: Never mind. See you tomorrow.
(Tracey leaves, no words this time. We have a final two.)
Manny: Well, I think the polls on these two being our final would not have been too strong, but hey, it what comes to be. James and Richie, one of you will be competing and winning a million dol…er, pounds. The other will simply be competing. Who is who is up to these people…(indicates the jury) and how well you treated them.
(Shot of a paling Richie and James as Manny smiles.)
Manny: Hmmm…this might actually be interesting.
* * * *
Tracey's confessional;
I came so close, and the final hurdle, I stumbled. I guess Richie had the same idea as me, and I hope it works for him. It may, yet it may not. I don't know. All I do know is that this has been an experience with mixed emotions about, and I guess getting as far as I did means that I at least have the holding power in these games. Now my decision will at least matter in the final. I just thought and hoped that it would be me and Joy there, not on the jury. All's well that ends…well it doesn't.
TRACEY'S TIME ON THE ISLAND (38 DAYS)
Tracey was a model survivor, not too lazy, not too strong, and smart enough to know what was going for him. Forget that, he was too busy arguing with Brock in the early stages, but after he survived the ordeal (and got the girl to boot) he began a strong contender to win it. His backstab of Misty on way to victory was a surprising turn but one that ultimately went in favour of the artist. When Joy went, his plan of a perfect final two ruined but his chances of winning increased. However, the final immunity went against him, and Richie favoured Tracey's own final strategy as the sketcher finally draw his last drawing.
* * * *
DAY 39
Manny: The final night passes and the final day begins.
10.00am
(Shot of James and Richie…still sleeping? Lazy bums…)
James: Last night I decided that I wasn't going to do anything…I couldn't believe I got this far, and there is no way I'm going to let some twerp wannabe make me do anything…I'm going to win this!
Richie: My vote last night was for strategy. I reckon I had more chance winning against James than Tracey. And I'm not letting a member of Team Rocket order me around either now or in the final Council…I'm going to win this!
(Finally, Richie stretches out…and yawns…)
Richie: Urgghhh…I couldn't get any sleep last night….(looks over and facefaults)…he can sleep on anything and anywhere!
(James still out like a light…)
Richie: Geez, most important day of his life probably and he's probably having dreams how to spend the money…
James: (in his sleep) Jessie…Champion Team Rocket…is no more…champion…James!!
Richie: (sweatdrops) I'm not sure what to make of that…
(Eventually, James does get up from his dream, realising Richie isn't here as he yawns…)
James: Hmmm…I was having this dream about being in the final two of this competition and winning….(smiles)..well, part one done.
(James gets up and looks on…as Richie is washing up)
Richie: Make your own breakfast.
James: WHAT?
Richie: Hey, I got up half an hour ago and made my food, so you can do the same, there should be enough for one last bowl or rice. Anything else you'll have to catch…
James: I'm too tired to cook…
Richie: You mean lazy.
James: Tired, lazy, same thing.
Richie: And you got this far?
James: Not without any help from you twerp…
Richie: Ah, I was wondering when you'd say that again. Oh well, I'll get the jury will decide what will happen.
James: Like they'd vote for a traitorous twerp wannabe who only stayed here because of me and Tracey saving you and your girlfriends hides!
Richie: And I suppose a Team Rocket punk like you is going to warm the hearts of the jury with a few magic tricks of his own?
(Cue Tenchi Muyo eyespark…which is stopped when James' stomach rumbles, and two guys sweatdrop)
James: Ah…I'll take up that rice offer. (James hurries up)
Richie: Oh brother…
* * * *
1.00pm
James: Nothing left…
Richie: What of, the rice or the camp?
James: Both I guess.
(The two are quickly dismantling the camp, no need for it now. Richie looks through the various spots…)
Richie: It's been an interesting journey. It started for me going against those Rockets Butch and Cassidy, and it ends with me facing another Rocket in the final, go figure…
James: Did I think I'd get this far? Not in a million years. Even when the police officer went, I assumed Jessie and I were next, and true to form, Jessie got her mouth in trouble. However…
Richie: …when I come here, I never expected Brock to have gone and James to be here. Funny how the game works, but as I found out, love was the main problem, something which has happened a few times here…
James: With all the bickering sketcher-twerp and breeder-twerp were doing, I wasn't that surprised that I fell under the radar. And of course, I'd get my revenge on the other two twerps later as well…
* * * *
4.00pm
Richie: Look I'm not hungry, so go get your own dinner!
James: Well, the final getting to grumpy here?
Richie: Don't patronize me here…
James: Sure kid, whatever.
Richie: I had my own form of revenge in a small way when I voted off Todd, that whole mole thing never really settled with me, maybe a bit of rotten apples about going so early…I don't regret anything.
James: The blood flowed from the head when all those twerps came over, it was like I would be plucked off at will. Instead I gradually get lower and lower in the priorities stake, although there was some close calls…
Richie: Rudi's elimination was part of our doing, we didn't realise what we would be getting into ourselves…
James: …the little twerpette actually saved me when she did that disguise bit and cast off Giselle. Of course, it turned out that Ash and Misty were even more sneaky…
Richie: When Casey went, me and Dup realised 'we're doomed'. Or at least that is what we thought…
* * * *
6.00pm
James: Nearly time…
Richie: Yep. Don't suppose you've got some Team Rocket trick to blowing this dump away…
James: Dump? For me it was a home…it's a good as I've got in the last year.
Richie: Yeah…but it's been a rollercoaster of good and bad memories…
James: I hate to say it, but yeah, I agree.
James: …the crowning moment in the game came when Misty went. I voted with those two twerps just to rebel a bit, not expected her to actually go, but…
Richie: …I never expected Tracey to be the one voting for Misty, it was a real surprise, even when he explained his reasons. It was like 'Damn, now the game gets interesting.'
James: Following redhead 2, went old pain in the butt who has cost me so much in insurance money with the company thanks to that Pikachu of his, also known as Ash Ketchum. And there was much happiness!
Richie: I still feel a bit bad about Ash going, but if one had to go, the other had to as well.
James: When the nurse went after that, I was still pinching myself. And now, I'm covered in bruises! I look awful!
Richie: Duplica's exit was expected when James went, no matter how much we denied it. Tracey I think expected to win and take James through for the easy victory…instead I stole his idea and his dreams.
James: This is it.
Richie: The finale.
* * * *
7.00pm
James: Well, I guess I should wish you good luck…
Richie: Yep, sure.
(The two shake hands, but you can see them squeezing them seeing who would break first, and the strain and gritted teeth of the two shows it)
Richie: At this time, we haven't prepared for anything, because I'm sure the jury have decided on who they voted for. Despite what I said, I'm not complete sure who everyone will vote for considering everything that has happened on the island…
James: Maybe I'm doomed, or maybe I'm the lesser of two backstabbers, I'll find out anyway.
(The two eventually let go, and leave the camp for the final time in silence.)
* * * *
TRIBAL COUNCIL
(Shot of Manny looking through the jury with interest or disdain (in Giselle's case, the look is mutual)
Manny: And a motley crew we have here…oh and speaking of such, welcome winner and loser. Which is which is unknown of course…honestly!
(Tracey: (whispering) Since when has a host ever been honest?)
Manny: (ignoring Tracey) Welcome James and young Richard. Tonight could be the changing point in one of your lives, whether it is living in dirt on a pokemon journey, or…living in dirt interrupting someone's pokemon journey every 5 minutes.
James/Richie: Hey!
Manny: Oh, bother. Now, the rules of the final are simple. Each of the jury is going to come forward and ask you a question or something. Normally in these things we'd ask you guys to do a speech as well, but considering James' mental capacity is beyond mottos and the fact he'd do the Team Rocket speech as his words would be a waste of time.
James: There goes my strategy…
Manny: …besides of which, I'm bored, and want to get this over with ASAP. However, I have a feeling a few of your fellow ex-survivors will have some interesting things to say. So now…Giselle, you were first on the jury, so you are first up…and let the bloodbath commence…
Richie: Thanks for the vote of confidence.
Manny: Kid, I'm a realist.
(Giselle walks to the two with a taste of anger and perfection if that's possible in her strut. She peers at the two of them eyeing them carefully, Richie gets a bit nervous and James becomes terrified…)
Giselle: Well, well, well. What do we have here? Two scared little boys on a big playground? But as you can see, no sensei is going to help you here. So what makes you think I should vote for either of you?
(The two are still petrified as Giselle sighs)
Giselle: That was a question you know.
(The two break out of their trances and do answer the Tech girl)
Richie: Giselle, we've been in the same tribe since the start and despite what you may have thought when you were voted off, I had nothing to do with it. I didn't vote for you once, and despite everything that went on, there was an unspoken loyalty between us.
(Giselle huffs as she waits for what James has to say)
James: Well…I guess because it was either you or me when you went, it wasn't like I had a choice at the time. Giselle, you know me, I'm not a Tech student, I flunked the exam. I'm a Rocket…but that doesn't mean I want to be all the time. If I won, my life will change…and mostly for the better, I promise.
(Giselle thinks it over, but doesn't say anything. She returns to her seat as Casey comes up. Both of them relax a bit more at the Electabuzz girl…)
Casey: I came to this game like you did Richie as a loser on another game show. James, you've tried to steal my pokemon a number of times. So, all I can say is my vote an open and shut case? Just James.
James: Well…if it helps we never did get your pokemon…
Richie: Or anything.
James: (ignoring Richie) …and I guess hearts don't heal easily. However, you must also remember that I did enjoy being around you before you went off, and the only reason I voted you off was because Tracey and Joy told me of their (points to Ash and Misty) plan.
Casey: So you weren't going to vote for me?
James: No, I was planning on Ash.
Ash: Hey!
(a few laughs escape the jury as Casey nods and returns to her seat. Next is Misty, and once again, it's Madame Tussad's for our two victims.)
Misty: You know, I don't know what is worse, confronting two people who voted me off or having to vote for one of you to win. I'll congratulate you two for getting this far, but I will ask this question? Why do I hate you so much if that's the case?
Richie: Because you insulted my friend.
James: Because I'm an evil member of Team Rocket.
Misty: Er…fair enough.
(Misty returns to her seat as Ash now goes up. He regards both members carefully and starts to talk…)
Ash: I'm not one for fancy speeches, but I guess it's kind of a weird thing with you two here. Everyone here including myself expected a final two of some friends. Myself and Misty, Joy and Tracey, and Richie and Duplica. James, did you expect to be this far with the loner tag you got?
James: Ash…you guys weren't talking about if I was going to go, it was when. Heck, if it wasn't for the trick with the ditto girl I would have been the first person on the jury…
Richie: And didn't you say you were planning a final two with Giselle not Misty?
Misty: WHAT?
Ash: (sweatdrops) Ah, yeah. Oops.
Misty: Oops is right Mr Ketchum!
Ash: Er, Manny, can I just hide for the rest of the night?
Manny: No, no, Ash, just sit down here by what is amounting to your FORMER girlfriend…
Ash: I'm dead.
(Ash does return gingerly, Misty giving him a death glare every now and then. Joy stands up and goes to the two)
Joy: Well, it's been an interesting game and an interesting final two. My question is pretty easy for Richie to answer, but maybe not for James. If you had someone else by your side at the end of the game, who would that be?
Richie: My answer isn't as easy as you may think Joy. In terms of competitiveness and attitude, then I would say you. In terms of friendship and trust, I'd say Casey, but in terms of I better say this so she doesn't kill me, I'll say Duplica.
James: For me…well, as she isn't here I won't say Jessie…but I guess I wasn't paying attention really. Actually, as I said, miss Casey over there is someone I actually enjoyed talking to, but without sucking up, you definitely looked after me on this trip Joy, so I will say you.
(Joy nods and returns. Duplica gets up for her dressing down…)
Duplica: I could go on a long speech and ask questions…but why bother? Everyone knows I'm voting for Richie, so I'll just say good luck.
(Duplica returns, as Manny facefaults. Tracey enters with a smile on his face.)
Tracey: I'm not going to say anything either speech wise or question wise. I'm going to tell you a story. Have you heard of the story of the spearow and the pidgeot?
(The two look confused, wondering where Tracey is going with this…)
Tracey: I thought as much. The pidgeot said he could fly higher than the spearow and the spearow tucked underneath the pidgeot's wing, and when the eagle had almost reached the sun and was exhausted, the pidgeot had to stop and the spearow flew that little bit higher. What am I saying? Maybe it's a paradox of how Richie and James got here. Did I think that I was stronger? Did other people on the jury deserve to get here more than you two? Maybe, maybe not. But one thing is for certain, fear the jury. You should.
(Tracey sits down, as the two guys seem more scared of Tracey than anything…)
Manny: Well now, that was…interesting. Well no, not really it wasn't, but it's time for a decision to be made. Jury members, you will vote now not for the person who you want gone, but the person who you want to win…although in this case, it maybe for the person who 'you least dislike.' In turn, I want you to vote.
(Shot of Giselle getting up first to vote…in motion, shots of the other 6 players also come up, as Tracey and Richie remain nervous…)
(…and they will remain there until the next night, where a rendezvous in Pegasus' Castle awaits…)
* * * *
The jury has made their decision, and now who will win? Has James' really turned a new leaf long enough for the jury to vote for him? Is petty revenge still on the agenda for many of the members? Find out in the finale of Pokevivor!
Nearly there…must…finish…off…
The reference to Tracey with the spearow and pidgeot is a take of the first UK Survivor and Richard's speech towards the two finalists Jackie and Charlotte. Bitter maybe…just maybe…
O.K, I'm nearly through this long winding series, so the reunion next, and let's see how all 16 contestants deal with being with each other for one more day…
Sayonara!