Disclaimer: I do not own the Newsies. They are owned by Disney. *cries* I wished I owned the Newsies, hehe. I also don't own any of the other characters. Well by the looks of it, I don't own any character. Thanks to all those that let me borrow or use their characters. Thanks guys.

(A/N: Remember that Spitball is the host, not me. So every time I say I, I really mean Spitball. It's just from her point of view.)

Shout Outs:

Clips: I know what you mean. You come up with an idea that sounds so good in your head but then you go and write it and it's really hard! That's how it is for this fic. It's so hard to describe everything but I can see it really good in my head, it's just hard to put in words. Thanks for reviewing! It really means a lot to me!

Spitball: You make the best host! I think you're the nicest host I ever seen, hehe. I don't know if that's a good or bad thing that you've never seen this type of fic before, hehe. It's hard though. Thanks so much for reading and reviewing!

Trolley: Thanks for reading! Here's the next chapter, hehe. I think you will like the results of this chapter.

Tag: I know what you mean! I've seen that movies quite a bit too. That's how I found out about it, hehe. Gotta love Mary-kate and Ashley! Trust me, even ask Trigger about them. I LOVED them. You just might surprise yourself in this fic.

Zippy: Aww, thanks! You and Skittery are gonna do fine, don't worry. I mean, come on, it's Skittery. That boy can win anything, hehe. Thanks for R&R!

Jazz: I love suspense. You'll find that in a lot of my fics. I love putting people in suspense. It's so much fun because then they want to read more, hehe. Thanks for R&R

Sneaks: That's the attitude! Winning's not everything, just as long as you know you tried your best! That's what counts! Thanks for R&R!

Dewey: Hehe, I use to watch Fear Factor but not anymore. I missed the couples fear factor as well. Thanks! I guess almost any game that's played like this would be like fear factor. Thanks for R&R.

Cheatah: Thanks! Here's the next chapter! Thanks so much for reading and reviewing. It really means a lot to me!

Trigger: Hey loser. Thanks for R&R! Stop being so selfish! Just cuz you're my sister doesn't mean that you get all the lines! I have to be fair! Thanks again for R&R!

Taps: Hehe! Here's the mission! Thanks for R&R! You're awesome!

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The next morning came too soon for many. Some were smart and spent their night preparing for their first mission, while other went out and partied. The sun was finally shining and you could taste the bitter taste of the salt in the air. It was 8 in the morning and the couples were heading down to the beach. As they approached the shore, they notice me standing by a huge board. Behind me were boxes upon boxes. There were also 15 SUV's parked along the beach. Everyone was very curious as to what the mission was going to be.

"Good morning everyone. I hope you all had a very well rested up night." Some just groaned.

"Welcome to your first mission. Your mission today is called Needle in a Haystack. The object is that each pair is given 5 chests. Within those chests are such things as bed sheets, clothes, stuffed animals, earthworms, and salsa. In each chest is a key. Some are easier to find than others. Even though each chest contains a key, only one of those keys will unlock your assigned car. Once you find your key, start the car and drive it to the finish line. The only catch is it's a stick shift. The pair that does this is the fastest time will not only receive $10,000 but also the most points. The point values are as such, in first place would be 50, second place will be 40, 30, 20, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, and 0. You guys will be going three at a time. If you're not in the game, you will be taken over to that tent where you will not be able to watch how the others perform. Now we randomly selected who will go first and they are as followed, Trigger and Snitch, Flit and Itey, and Kyriel and Jack. Guys please go to your assigned spots."

"Come on Trigger. Let's go kick some ass." Snitch said heading over to their boxes.

"Snitch!" He turned around and looked at her. "Just don't make it painful for them."

"Good luck guys." Flit said to Trigger and Kyriel.

"You'll be needing it." Kyriel said giving Jack a high five.

"That's my girl." Jack said back.

"Is everyone set? Okay when you hear the buzzer, begin." And with that Spitball hit the buzzer signaling for the mission to start.

"Eww!" Trigger yelled. She had reached the earthworm filled chest.

"Well dig in honey, time's a wasting!"

"Found it!" Flit said finding a key. She ran over to the car and tried to unlock it put it wouldn't work.

"Itey! Keep looking!" She yelled.

"Gross, I hate salsa!" Kyriel yelled digging all through the chest filled with salsa. She was a total mess. By the looks of it, no one was ahead, yet.

"Snitch I think I found it!" Trigger yelled running towards the car.

"Snitch it works!" He ran over to the car as well. "Do you know how to drive stick?"

"No."

"Neither do I."

"Shit!" Snitch yelled. "Um, just start the car and try everything possible."

"Flit! I got it! Come on!" Itey yelled opening the door. They both hopped into the car and started it. Kyriel and Jack were right behind them.

"Jack I can drive stick, move over!" Kyriel said hopping into the driver's seat. Everyone was neck and neck. Finally Kyriel and Jack sped down the beach. They were in the lead, followed by Flit and Itey. Trigger and Snitch came in last place.

"Great job hunny!" Jack said kissing Kyriel.

"I couldn't have done it without ya." Kyriel said back.

"We had it. We were so close!" Snitch said.

"It's okay Snitch, we tried our best and just hope that we don't come in last place." Trigger said following Snitch back to the tent.

"You did a great job out there Flit!" Itey said sitting down beside her.

"I know. I just feel like we should have won you know."

"Don't worry Flit, there will be other missions that we will win. At least we didn't come in last."

The next three couples headed out to that their spot. It was now Punky and Dutchy, Trolley and Kid Blink, and Clips and Mush. As before, they took their spots and waited for the buzzer.

"Now Punky, I'll do the chests on my left, and you do the chests on your right. When we find the key I'll drive because I drive faster."

"Are you saying I drive slow?" Punky said getting defensive.

"No, I'm just saying I'm a faster driver. Let's not argue about that here."

"Now remember Mush, the salsa isn't made for eating." Clips said.

"I promise I won't eat the salsa." Suddenly they heard the buzzer and they dug in. Trolley and Kid Blink were tearing up their stuff. They almost looked like a bunch of vultures the way they were digging.

"Found it!" Trolley yelled. She ran to the car to try it out. "It's the right one Blink!" She yelled hopping in. Kid Blink sprinted across the beach and jumped in.

"How in the hell did they do that so fast?" Dutchy said watching them speed down the beach.

"Dutchy! Stop watching them and help me find the right key." Punky said dumping out the bed sheets.

"Mush! I thought I told you not to eat the salsa." Clips yelled at Mush who was stuffing his face in the salsa.

"I'm not eating it! I'm trying to find the key." He said with his mouth full.

"This has to be it!" Clips yelled. "Mush!" She said grabbing a hold of him and dragging him. She tried it out and it worked. "Get in!" She yelled back at Mush. She started the car and sped on down the beach to meet up with Trolley and Kid Blink.

"Got it! Come on Dutchy. Here's the key!" She said giving him the key.

"I can't drive stick!"

"Neither can I!" Punky said starting the car. It took them a while until they reached the end, which just might cost them. Next were Rouge Jazz and Pie Eater, Dewey and Runner, and Tag Along and Specs. The buzzer sounded and they were off.

"Eww! I can't believe I have to stick my hand in this." Tag Along yelled as she dug through the chest full of earthworm.

"I think I found it!" Dewey yelled running over to the car. "It works! And in record time too!" Dewey said hopping into the SUV. Runner was right behind her.

"Come on Pie Eater! We have to beat them!" Rouge Jazz yelled.

"I'm trying, I'm trying!" Pie Eater yelled. "Let me try this key!" Pie Eater said running over to the car, and sure enough it worked. Rouge Jazz and Pie Eater raced down the beach after Dewey and Runner. Finally Tag Along and Specs crossed the finish line. The next to last group was Kane and Spot, Sneaks and Jake, and Blaze and Bumlets.

"We got this one beat." Spot said pumping himself up.

"Well save the energy for the game." Kane said.

"Do your best Sneaks. I'll be proud of you no matter what." Jake said kissing Sneaks on the cheek.

"Even if we don't get the money?" She asked.

"Oh, we'll get it." He said smiling.

"I don't know how to drive." Blaze said to Bumlets.

"Neither do I but I guess all we can do is give it our best shot." Kane and Spot crossed the finish line first, followed by Sneaks and Jake, then Blaze and Bumlets. The final group was Cheatah and Racetrack, Taps and Davey, and Zippy and Skittery.

"We'll win, we'll win, yes we're gonna win." Racetrack said doing his 'preparation' dance.

"Racetrack how many times must I ask you NOT to do the dance, especially in public." Cheatah said trying to stop him.

"I thought you liked the dance?"

"I do but not when others can see."

"Kick their ass Taps! You can do it. WE can do it."

"No doubt about that." Taps said giving Davey a high five.

"I don't like earthworms, nor do I like salsa." Zippy said to Skittery.

"Well Zippy you're just gonna have to get over that just for now." Skittery said trying to get her mind off of that.

"I know but salsa makes me sick."

"Okay you're just bringing me down here." Skittery said.

"Sorry." Zippy and Skittery came in first place, followed by Taps and Davey, and then Cheatah and Racetrack.

"Good job everyone. You completed your first mission. The point board will be up tonight after dinner. Meet back here at 6 to see the results." I said dismissing the group. Dinner came and went and I met back with them at 6. This was going to be hard because the first couple was about to be sent home

"Welcome back guys. I just want to say that everyone did a wonderful job out there and you all tried your hardest, but unfortunately one of you will have to be sent home, so here are the results." The scoreboard read as followed:

Trolley and Kid Blink: 50 Zippy and Skittery: 40 Dewey and Runner: 30 Taps and Davey: 20 Rouge Jazz and Pie Eater: 10 Tag Along and Specs: 9 Kane and Spot: 8 Clips and Mush: 7 Cheatah and Racetrack: 6 Sneaks and Jake: 5 Kyriel and Jack: 4 Flit and Itey: 3 Trigger and Snitch: 2 Blaze and Bumlets: 1 Punky and Dutchy: 0

"I'm sorry Punky and Dutchy but we will have to send you packing. Thanks for being here. It was a pleasure to meet you. I'll see you guys all tomorrow, back here at 8. Have a goodnight." I turned and left the couples standing there on the beach. I think the idea had finally set in. This wasn't a vacation anymore, this was war.