ANIMOLE
Moonlight Legend
And here we are again. Sorry all you CCS lovers (especially anybody who voted for Chiharu), but I have the list of who is going when posted on my wall, and it's says 1) Shirai, 2) Chiharu, 3) …well, you'll find out by the end of the episode.
This episode is going to be a fun one, because of the date challenge. This one is one of two I've have lots of preparation for in the first 5 chapters, and changing a lot of it many times just made me want to right more. And the other challenge, the finding the light challenge was inspired by a comment by D Marco after reading about young Taichi Akiko in AAVGS2…you'll see what I mean.
O.K, lets-a go!
WEEK 2 – WHO IS THE MOLE?
Akari: 31%
Shampoo: 25%
Haley/Duplica – 13%
* * * *
(Shot of Yukino on a crisp cabin night in the moors of Canada. The fire, now dying, as much as young Chiharu's chances were of finding the mole)
Yukino: Same old story I guess. Chiharu, great person, life of the party, great competitor, but none of that mattered. How good she was in the challenges was nothing when she didn't compete at the quiz. Leaving her two teammates left, Chiharu's mind, along with 13 others must have wondered who perplexed her? 1 person already knows that…because that person…is the mole.
Remaining contestants (eliminated ones not in bold);
Akari Kanzaki – Cosmo Beauty – Battle Athletes Victory
Chiharu Mihara – Student/Cheerleader – Card Captor Sakura
Chiriko – Suzaku warrior and researcher – Fushigi Yuugi
Cody Hida – Digidestined of Knowledge and Reliability – Digimon 02
Duplica Imite – Actress and Ditto Master – Pokémon
Giselle Dexter – Valedictorian – Pokémon
Haitani Masayuki – College Pervert – Love Hina
Haley Mabiki – Navigator – Nadesico: Prince Of Darkness
Ken Ichijoji – Digidestined of Kindness – Digimon 02
Kensuke Aida – Otaku – Neon Genesis Evangelion
Naoko Yanagisawa – Student/Horror Otaku – Card Captor Sakura
Rika Sasaki – Student/Model Housewife – Card Captor Sakura
Shirai Kimiaki – College Pervert – Love Hina
Shampoo – Amazon – Ranma ½
Touji Suzuhara – Bionic Man – Neon Genesi Evangelion
Yolei Inoue – Digidestined of Love and Sincerity – Digimon 02
* * * *
8.00am
(After another elimination, you can forgive either Rika or Naoko if they wanted to sulk in bed. However, it isn't an option considering if they do, they lose the team £1,000.)
(Shot of Yukino who enters the cabin…JUST after Rika, the last person to exit the cabin, comes out. Did Yukino see her?)
(After Yukino inspects the cabin, she leaves where 14, tired contestants are all present and correct.)
Yukino: I can see we are learning now. No penalties, well done, yadda yadda yadda. Rika, Naoko, are you two alright?
Rika: We're fine Miss Miyazawa.
Naoko: We all expected that we'd might have to separate…just not so soon…
Yukino: It's O.K. I reckon there will be more than expected heartbreak to come. However, for now…(holds up a digivice)…anyone know what this is?
Yolei: (sarcastic) Just about.
Yukino: Thought so. For Ken, Cody and Yolei, this device was a way of life. And now, if one of you doesn't mind, can we get to the Digiworld please?
Cody: I thought that was what Skuld was for…
Yukino: Oh, she's in trouble for misbehaving at Yggradsil, goddess business or something or other. Oh no, sorry, she's at an all-you-can eat ice cream buffet with Misty Waterflower…my bad.
(Duplica sweatdrops, whilst Giselle chuckles)
Giselle: Typical.
Yukino: Anyway, can one of you three please…
(Yolei goes up to the laptop used for the mole evictions, and presses her digivice to it)
Yolei: Digital Portal, open!
(The group of 13 contestants, a host, and a mole, enter through the screen, to journeys they may or may not expect…)
* * * *
(Once again, the landing needs work…)
Kensuke: Get off, you're heavy!
Haitani: Gee thanks a lot…
Naoko: I think I just broke a rib…
Giselle: Is my knee supposed to be that shape?
Shampoo: GET OFF! (Shampoo throws them all off and dusts herself down)
Touji: Note to self, never get her mad.
Yukino: You've been here how long and now you figure that out?
(Shot of the rush surroundings of old school Digital World, we are outside a cliff where nearby we can see a Pagumon village, and overhead, Digitamamon's range of Chinese restuarants…more on those later)
Yukino: So this is the digital world huh? Weird…I was expecting it to be more…digital.
Cody: I guess you can never take a name at face value.
Yukino: Unless you're the mole of course…but first, we've got to get three of you into a separate challenge, and hopefully, their names will be Yolei, Cody and Ken because this challenge is right up your alley.
Ken: A Digimon challenge?
Yukino: (holds out a list) Not exactly. You'll be looking for a few 'lights' in the area with help from these people.
(Shot of the list, including the names 'Taichi', 'Sora', 'Daisuke', 'Yamato', 'Joe', and 'Mimi'. Yolei gets excited, as the two boys smile. Unknown to them, Yukino hides an evil smile.)
Yukino: We'll get you three ready, whilst we have a physical challenge for the all-star 11 we have here, shall we?
(Yukino leaves with the three to go somewhere, whilst the others just lounge around.)
Haley: Naoko, are you alright?
Naoko: Yes, things that hurt me can only make you get stronger, right?
Haley: Right.
Kensuke: A digital world? I don't see anything mechanical here…
Touji: Otaku moron.
(A wild Kiwimon sprints up and pecks an unsuspecting Akari in the butt…)
Akari: YEOOOOWWW!
(…and gets promptly booted into oblivion by Shampoo…)
Shampoo: Stupid bird.
Akari: Ow-ow-ow! This is a digital world?
Haitani: I guess it seems more realistic than the world we live in anyway…
(Suddenly, a second Kiwimon appears and prepares a pummel peck attack, and Shampoo poises to attack…but someone beats her to it.)
Shampoo: Aiyah! What the…
Giselle: (sweatdrops) Oh no…
(Shot of Duplica, in a Shampoo costume, which is a bit too big for her, sending Kiwimon 2 into the stratosphere)
Duplica: (shrugs) Always wanted an excuse to wear one of these things…
Haitani: That's actually not bad on y…
(As they lay the smack down on an obvious recovered from losing Shirai person named Haitani, team Digi is going to get a tour de farce in this playhouse…)
* * * *
Yukino: O.K, as I've got to get back and go to the others, we're here at…
PUPPETMON'S PLAYHOUSE
(Shot of the house, somehow reconstructed, and also there is the special guest, a Mr. Takato Matsuki, from Digimon Tamers)
Takato: Wow, the Adventurers here? (realises he has to be professional) Oh, sorry guys. Yolei, Cody, Ken, welcome.
Yolei: Hi!
Ken: So what's this place?
Yukino: I'll leave you guys to it then right?
Takato: Thank you. This is a reconstruction of the playhouse that the original Digidestined destroyed along with it's main playmate, Puppetmon. In it, Puppetmon had 'kidnapped' T.K. and was planning to destroy him if he found him in a game of hide and seek. However, the young T.K. managed to outsmart him and eventually when the Digidestined combined, it was the lone wolf, Matt Ishida who defeated him.
Yolei: Yes, Sora and the others told us about this…
Cody: So what's the challenge?
Takato: The challenge is this. Inside, you'll be given clues by people in there to find three lights. That's the challenge, find the three lights they are talking about, and you will win the challenge. Money in the bank? £10,000.
Yolei: Is that it? Piece of cake!
Ken: We need to find our friends on the list to help us?
Yolei: No problem! Perfecto!
(As they head into the playhouse, it might not be so perfect if they realise that the names on the list aren't all they seem…remember, we're on dub format, so why are names like Daisuke and Taichi appearing rather than Davis and Tai?)
* * * *
(As for the others…)
Yukino: Whilst the Digidestined get rather unfamiliar at the task at hand, the rest of you have a nice little mountain challenge, but first, I want you to nominate one person who you agree is the weakest in the team, whether it is physically or mentally, it's up to you.
(The group huddle)
Shampoo: Too many weak ones to decide.
Giselle: Not nice, but definitely true.
Chiriko: I don't mind volunteering to be out from the weakest…
(suddenly Rika coughs)
Rika: I'm sorry guys, but if it is to get out of a challenge, I nominate Naoko.
Naoko: Huh? Why?
Rika: I think our minds aren't on the game at the moment Naoko-chan. After Chiharu left, I think we need to have all our wits upon us.
Naoko: That, and I can't run up a hill to save my life…
Rika: (uncharacteristically sweatdropping) I guess.
Naoko: (sighs) I'll consent, but only because my poor body needs a rest.
Haley: Do we all agree then, Naoko?
(A consensus is made as Duplica tells Yukino of their choice.)
Yukino: Naoko huh? Well, Naoko-chan, step to one side as we explain this challenge, which Naoko actually has a big part in.
(A shot of a defunct Spiral Mountain, resembling a grey molehill…^_^, as Yukino addresses the 11 there…)
Yukino: Today, we've got a hill challenge for you, which is tough to say the least. I hoped you got used to climbing mountains after your episode on the Duelist Kingdom, because this time you've got a tough bit to do. 5 of you will be getting this climb, whilst 5 others…
(They follow to behind spiral mountain, where there is a rocky cliff leading down to Whamon, as Yukino smiles)
Yukino: The other five will be taking this terrible track down the waters way. Naoko, as you were voted the weakest, you automatically take this leg…
Naoko: Aww…you mean I've still got to work?
Yukino: There is more to this Naoko. To win the £5,000 on offer up the mountain, you must successfully predict how far the 5 chosen climbers will do. Whether they will fail to get up half way, get past half way but don't reach the top, or reach the top. So you being voted the weakest may have other consequences that your team may not realise…unless one of you is the mole of course.
Giselle: Of course.
Yukino: Another £5,000 is on offer if the remaining 5 completes the cliff climbing down in half an hour or less, so choose wisely.
Haitani: This group is wise?
Yukino: Whilst you guys decide on if you want to do this climbing, I'm going to have a talk with Naoko-chan here.
(As they do, Yukino and Naoko separate…)
Yukino: Any experts on the Mole shows will know whats coming next. We're offering you a free pass Naoko.
Naoko: Huh?
Yukino: A free pass to the next episode. Your team obviously doesn't feel you are capable of success whilst you are with them…
Naoko: Hey, I don't think they meant…
Yukino: (interrupting) …so I'm offering you a choice. What you must do is make sure both teams don't get any money. The first game means you need to fail to get one choice right. Just one wrong, and the team loses the money. The second one isn't as simple…
(Yukino watches the fallen cliff and explains)
Yukino: The group will win £5,000 if they make it in half an hour…with you with them, I'm offering you to do this. Cross the line injured. Pretend you've twisted an ankle or something. If someone helps you to Whamon, the team automatically lose, and you get a free pass.
Naoko: Oh…
Yukino: I'll leave you to think about that, whilst we see what the teams do…
(Yukino leaves Naoko, a bit stunned)
Naoko: I'm offered a free pass…I don't want to sabotage the game…but…with Chiharu gone, I don't want to go…
* * * *
Takato: So, you guys ready? You've got one hour.
(Shot of Yolei, Cody and Ken nodding)
Takato: And go!
(The three burst into Puppetmon's house, and look ahead. Three entrances are ahead, a red, blue and green one. And two messages…)
Yolei: What's this?
(The first message reads; 'Welcome to my house! Unfortunately I'm currently being re-written as I speak so I haven't much time. There are 2 people in each of these doors, giving you clues to help you find a certain 'light' in each one. Find all three and you win, but the clock is ticking! However, only one person per door and one at a time. So someone goes through the red door, then after they've found the first light, they come back and tag to the second person who goes through the third door, and finally, the final green door.' Puppetmon.)
(However, it's the second message that Ken makes a grab at)
Ken: A clue?
Cody: Yes, a clue.
ANIMOLE – CLUE 1 – PUTS THE FOUR CLUES TOGETHER THROUGH THE SEASON AND YOU'LL BE LED TO THE MOLE.
CLUE 1: GREEN
Yolei: Is that it?
Cody: Green…
Ken: Shall we keep it and show it to the others?
Yolei: No!
Cody: Yes.
Yolei: See…huh, why yes? We've got a chance of keeping some…
Cody: It doesn't matter. I've always believed at giving others a chance, you know that Yolei. Besides, it's just one clue, it won't matter. Maybe it's through the green door…
Yolei: (sigh) All right…but can we hurry up with this challenge now?
Ken: Oh no, forgot about that.
Yolei: Forget it.
(Yolei bolts for the first door, the red one. She reads the list)
Yolei: I should find Joe and Mimi here…uh oh…
(She is in a spiraling staircase, and the stairs seem neverending…)
Yolei: I wish I'd applied for that fitness course…does the Digital World appear with elevators?
(When no-one answers her plea, she takes the staircase, ready for a bit of a jog….)
* * * *
(Meanwhile, the two teams are preparing for their journeys, the Spiral Mountain teams going first…)
(Shot of Naoko who has given her verdict on where they will come and how they'll do…)
Mountain Team – Shampoo, Akari, Duplica, Giselle, Touji
Naoko: It's tough being in this position, but for now, I'll just go with my heart. If I'm right, fair enough. If not…I've got a tough decision to do.
Cliff team – Rika, Haitani, Kensuke, Chiriko, Haley, Naoko
(Shot of Shampoo, being fitted up by Yukino…)
Naoko: (VO) – Shampoo will get to the top without a problem.
(Shampoo, the first to go, takes to the mountain like a cat takes to trees…get it? Shampoo? Cat? Oh never mind…)
(…Shampoo isn't used to the traditional method of climbing and actually slips once (past the half way mark) but using her feet and unnatural agility, she bounces back of the wall using the rope and keeps a grip, and continues up the mountain, and completing it, only a little tired.)
Shampoo: Book-worm girl should know Shampoo complete this.
(Next is Akari, who looks a little nervous…)
Giselle: You O.K? I thought you were this supreme Cosmo beauty or something…
Akari: I know, but what if I screw up again?
Touji: You won't do that Akari, I believe in you, we all do right?
(Shot of Duplica who has an 'Akari House' in her hands)
Duplica: You want this now or later?
Giselle/Touji: DUPLICA!
Duplica: (innocently) What? She asked me to keep it in my costume space…
Giselle: (sighs) Sometimes I don't know why I bother….
(Anyway, Akari gets suited up…)
Naoko (VO): Akari should make the top.
(Akari, despite a bit nervous, is actually more secure than Shampoo up the spiral mountain. She gains more confidence as the challenge continues, and ends up on top. Shampoo smiles at the girl as she sits down to rest. So far, so good…or bad….)
* * * *
Yolei: So, Joe should be here then…
Joe: Yep!
(Yolei turns after climbing the staircase, but to her surprise, it isn't Joe Kido, it's actually Joey Wheeler, from Yu-Gi-Oh!)
Yolei: Huh, I was expecting…
Joey: Joe from Digimon? Sorry, we kinda let you guys into a false sense of security. All of the people on the list are actually from other shows, makes it more interesting. Anyway, here's the clue.
CLUE: It is a light you seek, but not a child of light as you will find out. Think of the name.
Yolei: The name…and if it isn't the digidestined then…
Joey: Bingo!
Yolei: Thank you!
(Yolei continues across into a toybox room, where a second person is waiting. This girl looks a bit weird, with a star on her forehead, messy hair, and a wild hairstyle, wearing a professor's lab coat…)
Yolei: So, you must be Mimi then?
Mimi: Yes, I am Mime…er, sorry Mimi! How are you? I'm the biggest fan of Jinta Araki, and have absolutely no interest of stealing his heart whatsoever!
Yolei: (sweatdrops) Right.
(In fact, this girl is Mimet, one of Professor Tomoe's goons from Sailor Moon S, but goes under the name Mimi Hanyu in an episode where she auditions for a role of a movie (along with Minako). She's pretty airheaded for an evil genius…^_^)
Mimi: Anyway, I'm supposed to give you this (scans Yolei for a pure heart…)
Yolei: Hey!
Mimi: I'm sorry! (groans) Why couldn't have it been that Ken? He's cute…
Yolei: YOU STAY AWAY FROM…
Mimi: Clue! Clue!
(Yolei gets it, and looks over it)
Yolei: (reading) Look for a place of magic to find the first light.
(Yolei heads off in a random direction, looking for something around that area. When she finds a place called 'Puppetmon's Box of Tricks', it's a case of why the heck not? She enters…)
(…and bumps into a cute young green haired girl, about Rika and Naoko's age…)
Yolei: Owww…
Girl: Oops, I'm sorry!
Yolei: It's O.K…hey, I don't remember anyone else on the list I had to find…
Girl: I thought you were supposed to find me?
Yolei: Eh?
Girl: Well, you have! Names, Hikari Asahina! (Magical Project S)
Yolei: (remembering the clue earlier…and the purpose of the challenge) You mean…to find three lights. I've got it.
(See, light in Japanese is 'Hikari'. You can see why (Hi)Kari was the child of light of course now. Yolei has figured out to find three lights, they need to find three 'Hikari's. That's one.)
(Back where Cody and Ken are, a triangle where a safe is shines one light bulb on one of it's points. Cody notices it for the first time.)
Cody: Hey, that light just went on…
Ken: Does that mean Yolei did it?
(Back at the room of magic, Yolei thanks Hikari number one and heads back to base. With just over 20 minutes gone, they are currently just over time if they want 20 minutes each. Cody is ready next to go into the blue door as Yolei bursts in, tags Cody and collapses into Ken's arms. As Yolei explains to Ken what happened (and then wishing she explained to Cody before he left), let's see what happens with Naoko and company…)
* * * *
Naoko: (VO) I reckon Duplica will only get half way.
(Shot of the ditto-girl getting suited up, as Touji and Giselle wait their turns…)
(Duplica climbs up the mountain, as obviously she is not as strong as Akari or Shampoo, but lives in mountainous territory, so knows a few tricks up her sleeve.)
Duplica: This seems much easier in the movies…
(Duplica makes the half way point and takes a breather…shakes her head and continues. If she makes it to the top, the team lose the money…although only Naoko knows that.)
(Duplica grits her teeth and bears it, and climbs and climbs…and makes it. Unknown to the team, the challenge is a failure, as Akari hugs Duplica for a while…before realising she's unconscious…)
Akari: Damn it girl!
(Fortunately, Akari's shriek is on Usagi territory and it snaps Duplica back in shape, although she is still real tired.)
Naoko: (VO) Giselle will make it to the top, she's got that stubborn attitude.
(However, Giselle obviously wasn't really that interested, and only makes it half-way before signalling she wanted to come down. Naoko looks on, sighing, either with disappointment or relief…)
Naoko: (VO) Touji will make the top, I'm sure of that.
(This time, Naoko is right, as we get shots of Touji basically punching in some handholds with his bionic parts. He gets a heroes welcome at the top from Akari and Duplica, but for them, it's a zeroes ending.)
CHALLENGE FAILED
(Now Naoko has a real tough decision to make…)
Naoko: Do I…or don't I?
(Shot of Yukino directing traffic, as the remaining 5 along with Naoko head off to the cliff face, to do a little downward climbing…)
* * * *
Cody: So…basically the names on the list were kind of a red herring?
Woman: Why should I tell you?
Cody: (sighs) Look, you should at least give me the clue.
Woman: Oh, all right.
(The woman is in black, blond hair, and has a big 'R' on her chest, this is Cassidy from Pokémon, but in Japanese, her name is 'Yamato.' (Or in D Marco's case, Casualty…^_^)
Cody: (out loud) To find the light, you may need to find the green. (Cody thinks) Is that second green clue more appropriate to this challenge then?
Cassidy: Find the green? That's money of course…
Cody: Really?
(Cody rushes off as Cassidy realises she just helped the kid out)
Cassidy: Drat.
Cody: So, now I've got to find Taichi…
(Cody heads off into a separate path, and finds what appears to be a bedroom. He opens it, and gets a smiling pig-tailed girl beaming back at him)
Girl: Hello there, I'm here to give you the next clue.
Cody: Are you…Taichi?
Girl: Yes! Taichi Akiko!
(Taichi Akiko, Shinobu Maehara's friend from Love Hina, hands Cody the second clue, as Cody looks at it over…)
Cody: Hard to say, but Puppetmon's has a millionaire's corner in this house? Taichi, do you know where that is?
Taichi: Somewhere where he keeps his machines I think.
Cody: (bows) Thank you.
(Cody heads off, trying to remember what T.K told him of the mansion…)
Cody: He said that near the entrance was where Puppetmon kept his machines to torture them…maybe…
(Cody decides to take a risk and head back, and tries to go through other doors. He's now in 40 minute territory before he takes a typical Japanese sliding door…where he is shocked…)
Cody: Hik-ar-I-kan-jou?
(Shot of Cody looking at the winner of Anime and Video Game Survivor 2, Hikari Horaki, from Neon Genesis Evangelion. Hikari and Cody were quite close during their time on the island and the reunion is a bit of a surprise to the two…)
Hikari: Cody? That you?
Cody: Yes…(bows)…it is.
Hikari: I'm glad to see you again. But I guess now isn't the time for talk…
Cody: Yes. I'm looking for a light.
Hikari: (smiles) Well, you've come to the right place, that would be me.
Cody: You? (realises) Oh of course…
Hikari: Hikari = light. That's two you've found…but you've got under 20 minutes to find the final light. Go on, get out of here…
(Cody smiles and back at the entrance, the second light bulb comes on. Ken and Yolei high five as moments later, Cody comes back, makes the tag to Ken, who thanks to Yolei, knows what is going on. The final leg has to be done in 18 minutes…)
* * * *
Cliff face challenge…
Yukino: The group have started their challenge around 10 minutes ago, and Naoko still has a decision to make…at the moment, it seems she's going with the guys and girls who want to win this.
(Shot of the cliff face where Kensuke is the furthest ahead, Haitani just behind, Haley next, with Rika and Chiriko slowly climbing down. Naoko is the slowest, but is that because of her climbing skills, or because of nervous indecision?)
Haitani: Watch it Haley! Those small rocks hurt you know?
Haley: Sorry!
Kensuke: Is it going well?
Chiriko: I REALLY wish Tasuki had taught me this now…
Rika: Naoko, are you O.K?
Naoko: Yeah…fine…
(Naoko continues on as 20 minutes go by. Haitani has landed first now, just ahead of Kensuke. Haley drops by a bit later, as they wait for the stowaways, Rika, Chiriko and Naoko)
Rika: Come on Naoko, we don't want to lose this one…
Naoko: Please don't say that Rika…
Chiriko: Huh?
Naoko: Nothing…
(Chiriko lands down and gives a welcome hand to Rika as she jumps off. Haley goes up to help Naoko…and then she makes her move…)
(Of the final step, Naoko slips and falls, screaming in pain…)
Naoko: Owwwwwww…
Rika: Naoko-chan, are you alright?
Naoko: I'm fine…(tries to stand, but can't…) except I think I've twisted my ankle.
Haitani: Not now…
Haley: It was my fault, I pulled on her arm too tight…
Chiriko: No time for that now…
Rika: Right. Naoko-chan, can you walk?
Naoko: (hesitantly) I…I don't think so.
Rika: Let me help you then.
(Rika puts one of Naoko's arms around her, and Chiriko follows suit. They move a bit slower, but they make it to Whamon with about 5 minutes to spare. However…)
* * * *
(Back at the top of the cliff, 11 contestants are about to reach the verdict of Miss Miyazawa…)
Yukino: Well guys and girls, you had a fair challenge to do today, and let's see how you've done.
(Yukino looks at Shampoo and company, the first team)
Yukino: The challenge for you was to climb as much as you can, and hope that Naoko can successfully predict how well you did.
(They nod)
Yukino: Sadly, that wasn't the case. She got Shampoo, Akari and Touji correct, however, got the two Pokémon girls wrong. She said that the ultra-competitive Duplica wouldn't make it to the top but her rival Giselle would, when in fact, it was the other way round. Oh dear…no money for you.
(Shot of the two girls, especially Duplica, giving Naoko a bit of a stare. However, it isn't over yet…)
Yukino: However, it could have been made up in the second half of the challenge which was climbing down a cliff face in half an hour, reaching Whamon. The team did it successfully, and would have been on the receiving of five thousand pounds…if it weren't for one thing.
(Naoko closes her eyes)
Yukino: At the start of the challenge, Naoko was voted to be the weakest of the team. I gave her a chance to get her revenge on that, if she failed to predict one outcome or more of the first challenge…and either failed the second challenge…or being helped across by feigning injury.
(Suddenly, all eyes are on Naoko, Rika in a state of disbelief as Naoko suddenly finds the floor an interesting place to stare at…)
Yukino: Naoko's reward for doing this would have been a free pass to the next episode. Naoko failed to predict Duplica's and Giselle's ways on the mountain, and was helped across to Whamon by Rika AND Chiriko. I'm afraid, no money is added to the pot…and the only winner is Naoko, as she will remain here for the next episode, no matter what.
(The group are silent.)
Yukino: Right, as we wait for Ken and the others to come back from their challenge, I suggest you reflect on your own deeds today. It may prove invaluable.
(As Yukino leaves…)
Naoko: If you're going to say something, just say it…
Rika: Just why, that's all. If it was because I suggested…
Naoko: (teary) Of course not! I just want to stay…Chiharu going…I don't want to go next…
Giselle: But you cost us the chance to get some money…
Duplica: Oh come on, you would have jumped at it given half a chance!
Chiriko: Miss Naoko, I'm sorry…
Shampoo: Silly-girl find game too tough, take easy way out…
Akari: If it's an official rule, it's not an easy way out.
Shampoo: Stupid rule…
Akari: (sighs) Just think of it as one of your stupid laws then…
Shampoo: Laws not stupid!
Kensuke: Stop being contradictory you two, and we don't want to put the burden on Naoko here, yes, I reckon if it was me, I would have done the same thing.
Touji: Me two.
Haitani: Me three.
Haley: Naoko, it's O.K…
(Instead Naoko cries into Kensuke's arms, as the challenges have taken their toll on the young girl.)
(But is it all doom and gloom?)
* * * *
Ken: O.K, this must be the place…
(flashback)
(Shot of Ken entering a room where a Daisuke is waiting, Daisuke from Ranma ½, one of Ranma's friends hands him the next clue.)
Ken: The light is something to be born. Your next clue requires a keyhole.
(Ken rushes into a room resembling the door from Alice in Wonderland. The final person is there, Sora from Kingdom Hearts, the final clue attached to his Keyblade.)
Ken: The final light is ready, as much as a child's innocence.
(Ken needs to find the final person, with 3 minutes to go however, he has been in a toybox, a gym…)
(…he enters a baby's room, sees no-one and leaves, unaware of the movement in the crib…)
(Ken continues to rush around, but fails to find the final 'light'. Then, times up.)
Puppetmon voice: I'M SORRY, BUT YOUR TIME IS UP…*evil laugh*…huh, hey, Metal Garurumon, why are you looking at me like that…KYAAAHHHH!
CHALLENGE FAILED…these guys suck today…
(Shot of Ken being joined by Takato, as Yolei and Cody follow)
Yolei: You didn't find it?
Ken: I checked every room, there was no-one around!
Cody: It's not hard to miss a person Ken…
Takato: Actually it might be…follow me and you shall find the light, so to speak.
(Takato goes as Ken, Yolei and Cody go and follow him, as Takato enters the baby room)
Ken: But I was in here and no-one was here!
Takato: That's where you're wrong…Miaka-san? Taka-san?
(From the back door, Miaka Sukanami (formerly Miaka Yuki) and Taka Sukanami (formerly Tamahome) enter and smile)
Cody: Tamahome?
Taka: It's Taka now Cody.
Yolei: What a hu…(sees Miaka there and giggles nervously)
Takato: Miaka-san, if you'll do the honours.
Miaka: Thank you.
(Miaka goes to the crib and pulls a sheet off, where a bright bouncy healthy baby is there, who Miaka lifts into her arms.)
Miaka: Ken, Yolei, Cody…meet my daughter, Hikari Sukanami.
(The baby in the crib is indeed Miaka and Taka's baby daughter, also named Hikari. Ken looks agahst…)
Cody: Let me guess…you missed her.
Ken: Er…yeah.
Yolei: You numbskull.
Takato: Sorry guys, that's the breaks. Hopefully, your team did better…
* * * *
Takato: Aw nuts.
Yukino: So, as you can see, the mole has had a field day with this one. No money won, but tomorrow, we have a chance to redeem yourselves. Tonight, I will ask you a question which will be based for tomorrow's challenge, however, for now, time for a Digidestined camp-out…remember, wake up time, 9.00am tomorrow, so be up and about.
(Shot as the 14 are together, Ken explaining what happened and Kensuke explaining what happened on their side. It's been a real day at the Digital World…)
* * * *
(Shot of the team in the night skies, a fire burst out as the 14 contestants…actually 13, because Chiriko is nowhere in sight (actually gone to Yukino about the question), as the others enjoy a cavenight in the digital world…)
Yolei: Ah, this brings back memories, right Cody?
Cody: Yes…oh right, do you want me to show them?
Yolei: It might just have been for the challenge…
Touji: Show us what?
Ken: Something we found in the challenge we took. It could have been based on the challenge we took, but…
(As a few go to look over the green clue, Naoko is still pretty forlorn)
Rika: It will be fine.
Naoko: How can you sit there so calm Rika-chan? What happens if you go tomorrow? I'm on my own and can't…
Rika: Then I won't go.
Naoko: But what if…
Rika: (firm, but still gentle) I…won't…go.
(Rika stands up and excuses herself to go to the ladies room. Naoko sighs and gets up, not noticing Giselle following her…)
Naoko: I've got to get this over with, after all, Rika seems fine, she's dealt with Chiharu going and me definitely going to stay well…
(A faint sobbing is heard)
Naoko: Huh?
(Naoko quietly goes over to a bush, and is very surprised to see Rika…sobbing into Chiriko's arms. Neither of them are saying anything, but it seems the pressures of the game have got to even Rika…)
(…but why did Rika go to Chiriko and not Naoko? Shot of Naoko running back to camp, and hidden in the darkness, Giselle smirking.)
Giselle: Check…mate.
* * * *
(Back at camp, Rika and Chiriko come back (seperately) as Naoko pretends that she hasn't seen anything. Giselle, also seems calm as well but she can't hide her sneaky little grin. Meanwhile…)
Haitani: O.K, truth…
Duplica: O.K, out of all the Hina girls, which one do you like most?
Haitani: Huh? (blushes) Um…well…
Yolei: Ha, he's a nervous wreck…
Haitani: Um…M-Motoko.
Cody: It's your life…
Touji: …or what's left of it after she hears that.
Haitani: (manic) AAHHHHH! You meanie!
Duplica: Hey, you were the one snickering so much when Kensuke dared me to dress as a bunny girl!
Haitani: (sweatdrops) O.K, Akari, truth or dare?
Akari: Ummm….not sure about this game…truth?
Haitani: O.K (gets a photograph)…who are these in the picture and how close are you to her?
(Shot of a photo of Akari, with both Kris and Ichino…)
Akari: EEEPPP! WHERE DID YOU GET IT?
Kensuke: It fell out of your gym bag as you were preparing for the mountain. I would have given it back but the picture was just too interesting…
Shampoo: Pervert-boy wanted to stare…
Akari: (snatching the photo) That's private property Kensuke!
Kensuke: (smiles) Yes, but answer the question…
Akari: Umm…well, you know one of them…
Haley: Yes, the blue haired girl, that's Kris right? Then the other…
Akari: That's Itchan. And we're nothing more than close friends, right?
Haitani/Kensuke: Are you certain?
Touji: Permission to bash skulls in?
Akari: Permission gr…
Haitani/Kensuke: WE'RE SORRY!
Touji: Aw….
(The night goes on, some fun, some depression, some tiredness and some confusion. The emotions are going to be even more wilder for tomorrow's challenge…)
* * * *
Day 6
9.00am
(With an hour extra sleep, the team seem a bit more ready for this morning, although the smile still isn't on Naoko's face. Shot of Ken cooking some fish over a fire, as it's almost survivor like. Speaking of which, Yukino enters with a yawn after a morning session with Skuld in studying (she usually gets up at 5 in the morning….)
Yukino: (yawns) Morning my guys and girls, and I see we are all up and about, and enjoying a digidestined lunch by the looks of things. Oh well, you've got the morning off because the next challenge is at 11 in the morning, which I'll inform you, so I suggest Cody, Ken and Yolei give you a tour or something, as after today we'll be leaving…
Yolei: Yeah? Can we see our Digimon?
Yukino: This isn't survivor, no reward challenges here lassy, although tonight, one of you will be gone, and the only reward is for Naoko, who gets a free pass after last night.
(Naoko bows her head, still unwilling to meet anyone in the eye)
Yukino: So, for now, enjoy yourselves, but stay away from the Megas, they can be a bit annoying when they try and bite you in half…
(As Yukino makes half the team terrified, we take you back to last night, where we had a series of one to ones to decide the next challenge…)
(flashback to last night)
Yukino: Welcome Cody.
Cody: Thank you Miss Yukino.
Yukino: Now, you maybe wondering why I'm calling you here for a one-to-one session. Well the answer is simple.
(Yukino holds a jar)
Yukino: You've been here 5 days now, and this question could be vital to your survival.
Cody: Of course.
Yukino: The question is…who would you like to go on a date with?
(Cody facefaults as Yukino goes all dreamy eyed)
Cody: THAT'S THE QUESTION?
Yukino: O.K, so it's not that important, but for me, it is. Anyway, if you had to go out with one of the girls, who would it be?
Cody: (a bit embarrassed) Um…er…I guess…Rika.
Yukino: Why?
Cody: Well, she and Naoko are the only ones closest to my age, and there's just something about her…
Yukino: (smiles) I see. Thank you Cody, now get along little doggy….
* * * *
Kensuke: Have to be Akari.
* * * *
Touji: I don't really want to answer this question, because Hikari will kill me…
(From a puppetmon playhouse, a girl shrieks 'Too late for that!')
* * * *
Haley: Do I have to? I feel like I'm betraying my captain…
Yukino: Sorry, that's the rules.
Haley: Oh, O.K….
* * * *
Chiriko: (very embarrassed) Wh-why do you have to ask this now?
Yukino: It's the call of duty. So spill it, although I think the audience know the answer anyway…
Chiriko: (sweatdrops) Thanks a lot.
* * * *
Ken: On the grounds of if I don't say her name she'll kill me, I'll go with…
* * * *
Haitani: Shampoo, Giselle and Akari are the only girls close to my age, and with one violent and one ice queen of death, it's pretty obvious…
(now for the girls)
Yukino: So, is there a guy you like over there?
Akari: After what those guys said to me…gah! Oh well, I guess I'll choose…
* * * *
Yukino: For the last time, you can't choose Ranma, you have to choose one of those on your team.
Shampoo: But Shampoo no like any on those team!
Yukino: Look, just pick a guy, please…
* * * *
Yolei: Ken! Without a doubt!
Yukino: Of course…
* * * *
Giselle: You think any of those are up to my standard?
Yukino: That's not the question here…
Giselle: Oh all right, I guess I'll pick…
* * * *
Rika: Chiriko has been a spirit to me, and I do say he's someone I wouldn't mind going out with even in the present day.
Yukino: At last, a straight answer!
* * * *
Naoko: I really don't want to talk about it…but I guess…
* * * *
Duplica: That's a tough one. Oh well, as long as Richie doesn't see this, and if he does, feh. It's a game. I think…
* * * *
Yukino: Well everyone, I hope you're in the mood for some fun, because two of you will be doing so. (points in the direction of Digitamamon's Restaurant) Two of you will be going out on a date over there, based on the votes that last night, I recorded when I individually asked each of you , who would you most likely to go out on a date with. And the girl and boy with the most points, will go out and have a nice time and avoid anything remotely to do with the word 'challenge.'
Kensuke: You mean the girls voted for the guys as well?
Yukino: Yes, don't interrupt me again.
Kensuke: Sorry.
Yukino: As I said, the person with the most votes for each sex will go out on a Chinese and Japanese take out supreme at the restauarant. So let's see who are the lucky couple…
(Yukino takes the girls pile)
Yukino: The people the guys chose the most are…
(A la survivor, Yukino reads off the 'votes')
Yukino: Rika.
(Rika blushes)
Yukino: Akari.
(Akari looks around, a bit embarrassed)
Yukino: Akari.
(Akari is red faced)
Yukino: Rika.
(Rika looks a bit embarrassed now from the attention)
Yukino: Rika. 3 –2 for Miss Sasaki. 6th vote…Yolei.
Yolei: Wai!
Yukino: And the final vote…Akari? Well, we have a tie! And considering that Ken values his life and voted for Yolei…I guess we'll make you the decider. Who would you prefer to take out, Rika or Akari?
Ken: Ummm…(looks at Yolei's face) I guess…Akari.
Yolei: Ah, you traitor!
Ken: Sorry, but for some reason, you two sound similar…
Yolei/Akari: Huh? We sound nothing alike!
Yukino: Anyways…Akari, congratulations, you get the day off.
Akari: Huh? Oh yeah! Um…who voted for me?
Yukino: Haitani, Kensuke and after half an hour, Touji. Interestingly, Haley, Cody and Chiriko voted for Rika.
Rika: (blushing) Um…
(Shot of Chiriko and Haley in particular blushing, Cody looking calm as normal)
Yukino: Oh come on guys, it's your turn now, don't you want to know who goes with Miss Akari here?
Haitani: Yes please!
Yukino: (sigh) This should be interesting. Anyway, first vote…Touji.
Touji: Me? Hikari is not going to like this…
Yukino: Chiriko.
Chiriko: Um…
Yukino: Ken.
Ken: I have a hunch who did that one.
Yukino: Haley.
Haley: Me? Someone voted for…
Yukino: Talk about close, next vote…Kensuke?
Kensuke: SOMEONE VOTED FOR ME?
Yukino: Don't get your knickers in a twist. The next vote…Cody? 1 for everyone but Haitani?
Haitani: Not fair…
Yukino: Wow, but the next vote, we do have a winner…and it's…Chiriko.
Chiriko: (worried) Um, me? B-but I've never done an-anything like this bef…
Akari: And what about me?
Touji: I guess it's distance past and distance future. Hey, no-one else in 3000 years will get this opportunity, you lucky kids take it…
Kensuke: Out of interest, who voted for who?
Yukino: I would say…but I've been told that it's confidential information.
Kensuke: You told the girls…
Yukino: Yes, but this one is more varied so it's going to be a bonus question…whatever that means. Akari, Chiriko, come on, let's get you dressed up…
(Actually, they should be afraid. Jessie and James, Team Rocket are waiting for them, not being evil for once, but actually…)
Jessie: We are the masters of fashion, indeed that's true…
James: And have we got a bargain for you!
Jessie: To protect the world from bad hair days!
James: To unite all people with our fashion ways!
Jessie: The denounce the look of disco suit…
James: …to make your faces so Sakura-cute!
Jessie: Jessie!
James: James!
Jessie: Salon Roché, when it comes to chic, we know what's right!
James: Surrender your taste or prepare to fight…
Wobbufet: WOB-BUFFET!
(The future and past sweatdrop as Team Rocket advance on them…they're doomed…)
* * * *
(1 hr and a Salon Roché styling later, we bring to you Mr Ou Doukon and Miss Akari Kanzaki…)
(Chiriko is dressed in a black tuxedo, similar to the one in the dream sequence late in the FY series, but as that would lead to all sorts of massive spoilers, that's all I'll say. However, he's quite uncomfortable)
Chiriko: Are all world clothes this uncomfortable?
Duplica: No, just Jessie and James.
Haley: You look fine in that I must say…
(Rika looks on from a distance, not saying anything, as Naoko watches on, still trying to figure things out. However, the guys are pretty much expecting…)
Shampoo: Box-girl, you coming out?
Akari: In a minute! 21st century fashion doesn't fit me well!
Haitani: I'll be the judge of that…
Yukino: Giselle, smack him.
(As the beating of Haitani commences, Akari nervously steps out. Dressed in a golden gown which fits her slim figure very well, it's pretty much a knockout for the guys. Touji turns around to avoid any misunderstandings he may have later, but everyone else is very admiring of the new look of Akari.)
Cody: (bows) You look so sophisticated Miss Akari.
Akari: Um…are you sure this works with me?
Kensuke: Absolutely!
Chiriko: Are you…embarrassed about this Miss Akari?
Akari: (smiles) A little…but you're a respectable gentleman…
Giselle: …unlike some people we could mention.
(As said people sulk, and Rika's smile drops slightly, Yukino clasps both of them on the shoulder.)
Yukino: Well my friends, we are going to take you into the great beyond of a date between the distant past and the distant future. All aboard!
(Yukino sends them out ready for their date. However, as you may guess, this is all part of a challenge…)
* * * *
(Inside a cave, it has bad memories for Ken as we are now in the old hideout of the Digimon Emperor. However, this room is vital for the challenge.)
Yukino: Welcome to the remaining 12 of you, and as you may case, I have a challenge for you.
Giselle: (sarcastic) Gee, I was wondering why we had the change of scenery.
Yukino: (ignoring her) As you know, you voted Chiriko and Akari to go on a date with each other, although not exactly by their choice. However, I'm sure there are a few nosy parkers around who want to know what happens on their date. And that is the challenge.
(Yukino puts two screens on, one blank but we can hear distinct sounds from it. The other has picture, of Digitamamon's restaurant, but there is no sound.)
Yukino: This challenge is worth £10,000. 5 of you will observe what happens on one screen without aid of sound on what happens on the date, without sound. The other five will need to listen in without picture. There will be various microphones around the place, but to both teams you may not catch anything. What you'll have to do is basically find out as much as you can about the date as possible from your screens, and eventually compares notes, as I will be asking you 7 questions later on the date where you'll need to get a majority correct.
Haley: Er…Miss Yukino?
Yukino: Yes?
Haley: You said other five. That makes 10. There is 12 of us.
Yukino: (smiles) Exactly. Which means two others are getting some inside information. Two of you will be going into that restaurant, in disguise as Digimon. Because of latest technology, we are able to keep a likeness of a Digimon on the outside…however, you will retain your voices and memories, and that lies the problem.
(Points to the screen where the restaurant is still in view)
Yukino: 2 of you will have to learn as much as they can in the restaurant, by getting close to them or whatever. But here's the problem. If either Akari or Chiriko find out the true identities of the people you select, you lose the game automatically.
Haitani: Crap.
Yukino: Exactly. I suggest you choose well on your choices, because Akari and Chiriko should be getting there soon, and as they get there, two of you will follow shortly after in your cel-based costumes. The others…well, have fun.
(The group confer…)
Giselle: This is right up your alley right Imite?
Duplica: Yep, leave this to me!
Cody: That's one…anyone else volunteer to be a master in disguise?
(At first, there are no takers…then…)
Rika: I'll do it.
Naoko: Rika-chan?
Giselle: Why is that?
Rika: I think I can get by them undetected. That's all, I'm not someone who is easily noticeable.
Ken: I'm not sure Rika…maybe I should do it instead…
Yolei: Oh let her. Rika will do a good job.
Touji: I agree. I think Rika and Duplica should be our hunters, which leaves…oh screw it!
(Touji decides the ancient art of eeny, meany, miny, mo to decide the teams. Surprisingly, no-one argues, as the teams are ready…)
* * * *
(Team Deaf (has the picture but no sound) will consist of Naoko, Cody, Kensuke, Shampoo and Touji.)
(Team Blind (no picture but can hear everything) will consist of Haitani, Ken, Yolei, Giselle and Haley)
(Team Dumb is Duplica and Rika, who aren't allowed basically to speak as they get ready to be zapped into replicas of Digimon. Duplica will be going as a Pumpkinmon (the name pretty much describes what it looks like) whilst Rika will be going as a Deramon (a queen bird digimon with a bush growing out of it's tail. Both girls are understandably a bit uncomfortable…)
Duplica: Considering my rep is to dress in Pokemon costumes, what I'm about to say is going to sound stupid but I'll say it. I look ridiculous.
Yukino: Oh come on, you are pretty much the state of Digi-fandom! Besides, you guys better get going, you need to listen to particular conversations, and in particular, make sure they don't realise who you are. Don't speak basically especially if they talk to you. Could be a problem…
(Duplica and Rika nod as the two head out to the restaurant. Meanwhile, Akari and Chiriko are about to go on their 'date', the other teams get ready for spy camera…)
* * * *
Yukino (VO) The date is schedule to go between half an hour and an hour, depending on how much fun the two have. The three teams need to watch over them, and the restaurant. For example, what they order, who sits by them, who serves them, etc.
(Shot of Team Deaf, who will be watching all, but not hearing a thing, as they see Akari and Chiriko talking to the entryman, a big Monzemon.)
Yukino: The two in house teams will be seperated whilst they do their own notes, as will our two girls incognito will also being doing the same…and hopefully not seems too suspicious.
(Shot of Team Blind, who have headphones and communicators, attached to table 4, Akari and Chiriko's table.)
Yukino: However, it's all for nought if either Chiriko or Akari find out Gekomon and Doremon are really Duplica and Rika…
(Shot of the two 'digimon' walking (or waddling in Rika's case, having problems with the disguise)
* * * *
(The maitre de, a Floramon, escorts Akari and Chiriko to their table…)
Akari: This is getting a bit nerve wracking…
Chiriko: I know. I've never really been in anything like this…
Akari: Me neither…
Chiriko: (surprised) You haven't?
Akari: Nope!
Chiriko: But…well…
Akari: What's wrong?
Chiriko: I'm surprised. After all you are…well…
Akari: (smiles) That's sweet. Come on, let's go.
(Meanwhile, team Deaf tries to record what is going on)
Cody: That's a Floremon.
Kensuke: Did you see Akari blush there? He's just 13!!!
Naoko: Remember, you're 14 Kensuke…
Kensuke: Oh yeah…
(sweatdropping)
Shampoo: What they doing anyway?
Touji: It's a date Shampoo.
Shampoo: It's no date. Where is sitting around a tree with love potion in the food?
Touji: Excuse me?
Shampoo: That's date Shampoo always take with airen anyway….
(sweatdropping…x2. Meanwhile, team Blind are listening with interest…)
Haitani: If Chiriko even steps one step out of line of my Akari…
Yolei/Giselle: Give it a rest.
Ken: What they saying Haley?
Haley: It's…it's kind of hard to make out.
Yolei: I thought you were a communications officer…
Haley: I know, but…
Akari: (rough) I'll have the Osakan special please!
????: And for the gentleman?
Chiriko: Peking duck with extra noodles please.
????: Coming right up.
Ken: I guess Digitamamon has expanded his restaurant a bit since we last came here.
Haitani: Let's keep listening…
Giselle: I don't think we'll get too many secrets from Akari from this 'date' Haitani.
(As Haitani actually listens on, Team Dumb reach the restaurant.)
* * * *
Duplica: Just remember, we're here in case either of those teams screw up…
Rika: Right.
Duplica: Are you alright Rika?
Rika: Yes…I think.
Duplica: Wait a sec, is it…
(but before Duplica can confirm any suspicions she may have, they are at the restaurant. After getting in, the two are confirmed to be on Table 6, two tables to the right from Akari/Chiriko.)
Rika: Let's go.
(They sit down and order two green teas. Neither Akari or Chiriko are suspicious at the moment and continue talking.)
Akari: …so basically, thanks to my friend, I've been pretty much hooked on these since I returned home. Good job we exercise a lot otherwise I would have gained weight a fair bit.
Chiriko: Wow, your life sounds so different that mine.
Akari: Really? What do you do then?
Chiriko: Well, I've recently become of the seven warriors of Suzaku…(from his tuxedo, Chiriko draws something, his scroll given to him by Taitsukun), this holy scroll is my relic for trapping evil if it comes to be. I'm not a warrior, but I'm still a member of the Suzaku Seven, and I'll do what I can to help my friends and comrades out. But before then, I was preparing to take the civil-service exam to become a high-level government official.
Akari: At your age? Well, we all know you are smart, but…
(Team Blind)
Giselle: So Chiriko is trying to become a government official? It's nice to have a goal…isn't it Haitani?
Haitani: Oh shut up!
(In a rage, Haitani slams his fist…on the reciever…)
Ken: No, you fool…
Haitani: Er…oh dear…
(Yolei and Haley begin to try and fix it back to together, but they could be missing vital hints…)
(Team Deaf)
Naoko: What was that?
Cody: That sounds like Giselle's scream.
Kensuke: Should we check it out?
Touji: No Kensuke, it's against the rules I think. Better let whatever went wrong go down over there…
Cody: Besides, look to the right of the screen…
(They see Duplica/Gekomon and Rika/Doremon busy writing notes as best they can, trying to look inconspicious. Duplica has since had an iced tea, whilst Rika has a bowl of noddle soup.)
Kensuke: Guys, writing notes in full view isn't exactly a good way to remain inconspicious…
Shampoo: They no can hear you stupid boy.
* * * *
(Back at the restaurant, the two different lives are starting to spark an interest in the two)
Akari: I guess I never really bothered about things like that…I guess until I entered the Antarctica training school I never really bothered about anything in general.
Chiriko: It just shows that you've grown up Akari.
Akari: (joking) And when does a 13 year old tell me to say that I'm grown up?
Chiriko: In my life, we had to grow up fast. Ancient China may have been O.K for me…but not for others, I know that.
Akari: Your family?
Chiriko: Oh, my family were fine, my mother and my older brother are still alive, but in a world where the poor is regular, you always hear of muggings, killings and rapists around the streets…
Akari: Oh my god…
Chiriko: I guess it really does show the different between our two lives and worlds…
Akari: (putting a hand on Chiriko's shoulder) I'm sorry.
Chiriko: (sweet smile) Don't be!
(On table 6, Rika/Doremon slightly drops her soup. Duplica catches note of this.)
Duplica: Rika…
Rika: I'm sorry Duplica, just a bit weak.
Duplica: O.K…I'll go to the toilet for a sec, hold the fortress for me will you?
(Duplica waddles over to the toilets, and goes into the girl's toilets (although she is unsure whether she is a male of female Gekomon…)
(Back at team blind)
Ken: You done it yet?
Yolei: Almost Ken…Rome wasn't built in a day you know…
Haley: O.K, that should do it…
(They listen in, but the communication is poor, with feedback still ringing in their ears…)
Haitani: Oh dear…
Giselle: Hey, it was your fault…
Ken: Shush guys, I can hear something…
Akari: …so don't worry about it. Persistance, spirit and guts, my friend Itchan told me that's what counts in life. If you can believe that you can still make your dream, then you still can.
Chiriko: Thank you Miss Aka—huh? (crashing sound) What was that?
(Team Deaf)
Shampoo: What she do?
Cody: I can't tell but I think Rika dropped the bowl…
Kensuke: Uh oh.
Naoko: Uh oh? I don't like the sound of that…
Kensuke: Chiriko is going up to help her.
All: Uh oh.
* * * *
Yukino: Uh oh is right.
Digitamamon: Miss, are you quite allright?
Rika: (in her voice) Yes, I'm fine thank you. I'm sorry, I don't know that happened…
Chiriko: Miss…er…what are you?
Rika: A Do-doremon I think…(covers her mouth)
Chiriko: You think…hey, you sound…Rika is that you?
(With that word, the challenge is over. Team Blind and Deaf in unison pretty much say the same thing.)
All: Damn.
(From the toilets, Duplica emerges after Chiriko comes…and looks on.)
Duplica: Something tells me I missed something.
(The word 'Rika' seems to have made the costume vanish, and Rika is replaced. Chiriko is a bit confused…but then sees the notepads)
Chiriko: Was there something more to this than meets the eye?
Rika: (nods) We were supposed to watch and record information from your date…but if you found out it was me and Duplica here, we'd lose instantly.
Chiriko: Wait? This was a challenge, and Duplica was here?
Duplica: Yep, that's right.
(Chiriko turns as Gekomon vanishes, as Akari falls back)
Akari: What's going on?
Duplica: It was a challenge guys which never got past the first hurdle. We'll spare you the details, we blew it. That's all.
CHALLENGE FAILED – THESE GUYS REALLY, REALLY SUCK!
Yukino: Looks like the mole struck gold today. As Rika and Duplica explain what's going on, let's round them up for the round robin round-up.
* * * *
(Shot of them outside the Emperor's hideout, 14 disappointed bunnies)
Yukino: Well, well, well. Never even got past the opening race, as Rika revealed who she was to Chiriko, ending the challenge and indeed a pleasurable date prematurely. Still, never mind, you won…oh wait, you didn't win anything in the two days here did you?
Giselle: Please, not now.
Yukino: Well, just making a point. The Mole creamed 13 of you today, and it's time for you to think of all those mistakes as a quiz is occuring tonight. At 8.00am tomorrow morning, 12 will remain. One will go tonight in this camp night here…
Giselle: We're camping here? Uggghhh…
Yukino: (angry) No more comments from you thank you very much. You will all of course be getting the UOTFG scripts for you to look at as you enjoy night at the Digital World. (shot of Naoko) Naoko however will definitely be one staying tomorrow, as she has a free pass. However, the rest of you…I suggest you reflect on the last two days…
(Yukino leaves, although she and Giselle cast a death glare at each other before she leaves. Tonight, someone will be unlucky as 13 remain…)
(…but for now, let's watch a couple of alliances come about, shall we?)
* * * *
(Shot of Naoko sitting by the fire, a bit lonely. Rika has just been talking to her and the two seem to have made up, an eye for an eye, a mistake for a mistake. However, Rika's partnership with Chiriko is still there…)
????: It sucks doesn't it?
(Naoko turns to see, of all people, Kensuke sitting beside her. Naoko casts a look at Touji, who is having it large as Haitani is watching him being 'drunk' from the anime soda which is lethal of course…)
Kensuke: You don't know what's going on around here, yet you want to know.
Naoko: I guess…and not just in the mole game either.
Kensuke: I know, we wonder if our friends are the mole…(looks at Touji), so we don't know who to turn to.
Naoko: I know.
(silence for a moment)
Kensuke: Wanna team up?
(Naoko turns, not surprised, but looks confused)
Naoko: With me?
Kensuke: Why not? We've got similar interests, we're both smart…and we both want to win this game.
Naoko: Huh?
Kensuke: (sighs) Touji isn't taking this too seriously. Neither is Haitani, neither did Shirai or Chiharu probably.
Naoko: Chiharu did!
Kensuke: Maybe not as much as you thought…the point is, I want to team with you. It's just a thought, but considering that we may be alone soon, we need to pull our strengths together and get this mole.
(Kensuke extends his hand)
Kensuke: Team?
(Naoko looks around, and sees Rika boiling some soup for Skuld and Yukino, who are studying across from them. Naoko turns back)
Naoko: Sure.
(The two shakes hands, as the otakus team up…but elsewhere, someone else is taking an even more direct approach…)
* * * *
Chiriko: But we didn't do anything!
Giselle: Are you sure…you two seemed very cosy the other night…
Chiriko: You are taking this the wr…
Giselle: Oh, let's see what Yukino and the other say about this. There may have been a penalty or something…or worse…
Chiriko: Th-that is not fair! I don't even know why you are accusing of such a thing?
Giselle: Oh, I have my reasons. Like forming a partnership with me…
Chiriko: Huh?
Giselle: How about it? You help me and I keep shush. I'm pretty confident of the mole, but considering that we are the two smartest here, it will be a cinch to get through to the final.
Chiriko: But that's…
Giselle: Well, you had an alliance with Rika…and what about with Haley and Akari earlier?
Chiriko: Are you a spy or something?
Giselle: Never mind. Just say the word, you and me…conquering the game. What do you say?
(Chiriko is silent. He looks back to the campsite)
Giselle: Of course, if you want to be blamed for a possible…
Chiriko: (sighs) I'll do it…for now.
Giselle: (smiles) That's all I ask.
(Chiriko and Giselle tentavelly shake hands, as they head back (seperately) to the camp. Unknown to them, someone was watching them…Duplica.)
Duplica: (in the darkness) Giselle, this trick again? (sighs) Despicable.
* * * *
(Shot of Haitani taking the quiz. Q2, 'Who is the moles possible love interest?')
Haitani: Naoko, a mole? I'm not sure, but Giselle is still a big suspect. I read the fact that she was very non-chalant in the climbing challenge, and Naoko got that one wrong as well. Maybe Giselle had some sort of communication realising that she didn't need to do anything after Naoko got Duplica's wrong.
(Shot of Duplica reading the quiz, and having a good think)
Duplica: Last time, I thought Rika was the mole. Now…I'm not so sure. I missed what happened in there, but I think that because of Chiriko, she caused the problems rather than perhaps being a mole. Rika, Chiriko…they are my top two suspects.
(Cody now taking the quiz, enjoying the atmosphere of the Digital World)
Cody: I hope not to go whilst I'm here, and Chiriko remains a suspect, especially after the challenge, although Naoko still ranks in my eyes. If she is the mole, she made a real play for it…although I suspect one of my own as well…Ken.
(Speaking of Ken, he's now stuck on question 4, 'Where does the Mole live?'. He eventually goes with Tomoeda.)
Ken: If Naoko or Rika are the mole, today was a good episode for them. I suspect them more than ever, but the little things…Haitani messing the communicator, Duplica and Giselle on the cliffs, Chiriko and Akari on the date, you wonder which is understable and which is moleish…
(Rika is taking the quiz, looking very tired.)
Rika: I started to suspect Akari from last episode, and today, I wonder if the date was an inadvertent scheme to get me to have problems. However, the digidestined also keep a good eye now, because something about their challenge when reading the script could have suggested mole activity. We are in their land, and they failed?
(Kensuke on the quiz, Q6, 'Which of these is an animal/mascot of the moles show?')
Kensuke: Duplica is my main suspect. We saw her leaving to the toilet…shortly after, a mistake is made, and she comes out clueless. Not obvious, and that's why it's clever. Did she know something would happen beforehand?
(Yolei looks on the quiz, tapping her glasses occassionally)
Yolei: Haley had communication problems yet that's his job. We missed vital points of a challenge even though Rika screwed up anyway. Small things like that can lead to the big picture, which is why Haley is my main suspect still, although I'm also putting answers towards Rika and Duplica. I have a feeling one of two did something in that date challenge…
(Shampoo taking the quiz)
Shampoo: Box-girl looking moley in Shampoo's eyes. She no how to do date for starters, but also Shampoo starting to think back to what she do in other challenges. Need to look to past before look to future.
(Next is Giselle with a condifent smirk as she answers Q8 'What team was the mole on in 'Deaf, Dumb and Blind?' She answers 'On a date')
Giselle: Do I suspect Chiriko? Yes. However, I hope that if he is the mole, he can give me hints to his suspcions. I think someone less obvious, like Yolei, Haley or Haitani could be the mole as suspected in that challenge.
(Now, Touji. He looks on, confused)
Touji: I hope Kensuke isn't the mole, but I'm starting to suspect. The other Ken is also a good chance, if what happened is true, then how could have he missed a baby in the house?
(Akari is taking the quiz, on Q9, 'What is the mole's family status. She looked at one in particular, 'Only child' and sighs and shakes her head.)
Akari: I didn't see too much from her, but despite the fact we get on well, Yolei is still my main suspect. Her and Ken seem to be such good workers for mole, and even someone like Cody, those digidestined…they know how to confuse me if nothing else!
(Shot of Chiriko, looking on, completing the quiz and sighing)
Chiriko: Giselle wanting to team with me has put me off my stride. I'm not sure if I should suspect this strategy, maybe to eliminate who she considers the strongest players. I still think Rika is suspicious, but Giselle…it's too obvious. Rika and my date, Akari, are my suspects, because of their actions on the date. Akari may not have been as obvious, but I reckon she was looking at Rika a few times, liking seeing if she was waiting to make a mistake or not…although she looked so pretty in that dress…what am I saying?!!!
(Finally, Haley. On the final question, 'Who is the mole?')
Haley: I've been looking at every episode in turn and memorising them. Everyone has at least done one thing which constitutes as mole activity. Ken, Akari, Duplica and Rika have done the most things which could be sabotage. It's hard to narrow it down to 4 people and expect to get a quiz from it, but that's what I'm doing, and hopefully, as the numbers go down, and if I'm still here, the future will be much clearer.
* * * *
(Shot of the 14 sitting by a fire outside the cave, two rows of stones are there, the 7 on the back consisting of Akari, Cody, Yolei, Ken, Touji, Kensuke and Haitani. The bottom of Chiriko, Rika, Naoko, Giselle, Duplica, Shampoo and Haley. Yukino addresses them as she has her laptop ready)
Yukino: Well guys, not been the best couple of days for you. The Digital World reaped no rewards for anyone aside from one of you. However, you still have £34,500 in the kitty and one of you will still get every penny of that money. Tonight, matters turn to this. (indicates the laptop) Once again, it's time to see who got the lowest on the quiz. Whoever gets a red thumbprint will have to leave the game, and I'll need to borrow one of your digivices to get him or her back, so it's going to be a short goodbye I'm afraid.
(Indicates the computer again before returning to everyone)
Yukino: 14 left. Naoko is guaranteed to stay on winning a free pass. The rest of you, let's wait and see. Elimination has begun.
(Yukino opens the laptop and gets ready to type)
Yukino: Rika.
(The CCS girl nods as she holds Naoko's hand, the two hoping their premonition of just Naoko left after this ep is wrong as Yukino types in 'RIKA')
(Fortunately, it is wrong, as the flash is green. Rika breathes in and gets claps on the back from many)
Yukino: Duplica.
(The ditto-girl prays to the kamis as Yukino types 'DUPLICA')
(Flashes green. Duplica pumps her fist in the air as a few chuckle)
Yukino: Chiriko.
(The Chinese boy just sits there calmly. Rika watches his expression as his eyes close. Yukino types in 'CHIRIKO')
(Flashes green. The young bisho smiles as he gets congratulations from all sides.)
Yukino: Akari.
(The Cosmo Beauty is more nervous than in one of her races as Yukino types in 'AKARI')
(Flashes green as Akari breathes out in relief and gets smiles all round)
Yukino: Ken.
(Ken awaits the news as his name 'KEN' is typed)
(Flashes green. Ken gets a hug from Yolei as Yukino continues.)
Yukino: Kensuke.
(The otaku nods. 'KENSUKE')
(Flashes green. Kensuke breathes out, nervous as heck.)
Yukino: Haitani.
(The numbers are thinning now as Haitani looks on anxious. 'HAITANI')
(Flashes green. He's still in there.)
Yukino: Shampoo.
(Ranma ½'s rep is calm as Yukino types it in. 'SHAMPOO')
(Flashes green. Shampoo has a small smile as Yukino looks on)
Yukino: 5 left. Anyone want to volunteer?
Touji: Sure…
(Yukino types in 'TOUJI'.)
(Flashes…red.)
Touji: (sighs) Maybe I shouldn't have now.
Yukino: Sorry my man. Touji can you gather your things and get ready to go back to the real world?
(Cody volunteers to send Touji back as the guys and girls can't watch. Touji smiles as he gets hugs from Naoko, Rika and Akari, and a high five from Kensuke and Haitani. Even Giselle flashes him a smile as Touji is about to be sent back…)
Naoko: Real funny guy. He got along with everyone and I don't think anybody could have though he was the mole. I guess he didn't see the game either…
Giselle: He was probably the only person who didn't seem to take the game seriously. It cost him dearly…but in the end, it didn't change him. And that has some admirable things about him.
Kensuke: Well, I'm sure it's been said before, but what can I say? He's my best friend and now I'm hoping that I can survive on my own. Although maybe not on my own…
(Shot of Touji, with Cody and Yukino back on the real world, where Skuld is waiting)
Yukino: Any last words?
Touji: I hope that one of the girls wins this and one of the guys is the mole, if it's Kensuke, then great, I never suspected him, which is probably why I'm gone. I enjoyed it whilst it lasted, and I hope Hikari doesn't…
(Touji stares as Hikari is there, smiling.)
Hikari: (sweetly) I think you've got some explaining to do…
Touji: (sweatdroping) Help…
(Too late, Cody and Yukino are heading back, as Skuld pretends not to see what a lover's spat can REALLY be like…)
* * * *
Next time on Animole;
It's back to school for the team and the mole, and beware the pop quizzes. Never has a school been such a maze!
As Kensuke tries his alliance with Naoko, Rika wonders if her friendship with Chiriko is tearing her friendship with Naoko apart? With Giselle added as a third wheel, this complicates matters…
Haley gets into the alliance craze as well, with the person you might least suspect…
It's a stop to the arcade with the Sailor Scouts. Dare you challenge Usagi and company to a game of Anime Blitz? Wait and see…
And also, the 4th victim of the mole's thumbprint…
* * * *
Ho na na! And back by popular demand, the quiz on FF.net!
QUIZ 3
Which company holds the licence to the Mole's show?ADV
Bandai
Nelvana
Pioneer
Viz
Other/None
Who could be a possible/definite love interest for the mole in their respective shows?Ash Ketchum
Anybody in a skirt who isn't Scottish
Hikari Horaki
Ichino Yamagisa
Joe Tech
Ken Ichijoji
Ranma Saotome
Ruri Hoshino
Terada-sensei
Yolei Inuoe
None of the above
What challenge did the mole do on Day 5?Climb up a mountain
Climb down a cliff
Explore a mansion
Where does the mole (roughly) live?Cerulean Suburbs
Fuschia Suburbs
Hinata
Hokkaido
Jozen
Nadesico C
Nerima
Odiaba
Tokyo
Tomoeda
What does the mole use in battle? JAmazon-style martial arts
Armadillonmon/Kendo
Bionic Fists
Charm (which fails)
Charm (which works)
Cubone
Ditto
Gravity Blast Cannon
Hawkmon
Intelligence
Nothing…but he'd like to battle in a giant mech
Scary Stories
Tomoe Sonic Wave
Wormmon
Which of these is a creature/mascot in the moles show?Black piglet
Blue dinosaur
Cow
Electric Rat
Flying plush toy
Hot spring penguin
Hot spring turtle
Super-computer
White turtle
Has the mole ever appeared on stage?Yes
No
What team was the mole on in 'Deaf, Dumb and Blind?'Deaf
Dumb
Blind
Mole was on a date
What is the moles family status?Unknown
Orphan
Only Child
Has older brother
Has older sister
Has deceased older brother
Has deceased older sister
Has many brothers and sisters
Who is the mole?Akari
Chiriko
Cody
Duplica
Giselle
Haitani
Haley
Ken
Kensuke
Naoko
Rika
Shampoo
Touji
Yolei
Keep those quizzes coming, and thank you for your support!