Episode 21- Ca Noodling

Don: The last time on the Ridonculous Race.

Don: Things got spicy in Mexico, Devin and Sky fought with some ultra hot peppers to help their teammates. And in the end the chiles won.

Don: The skaters were aiming for gold, but the sweethearts beat them to the punch, and their penalty caused them to drop to fifth place. Honorable mention to MacArthur's glutes giving his team third place.

Don: But the Skaters did succeed in getting the goth weirdos out of the way, I can't believe I'm going to say this, but I think I'm going to miss them.

Don: Who will be the next team to leave us? Find out in another exciting episode of. The Ridonculous Race.

-INTRO-

Don: Welcome back to Mexico, where the not at all irritating daters will be the first to leave the carpet at the culmination.

Stephanie: Let's keep it going baby.

Stephanie hit the box and gave the clue to Ryan.

Ryan: Travel to... Cần Thơ Vietnam. I hope I pronounced that right.

The flag of Vietnam and pictures of the place are shown.

Don: You did it. Cần Thơ is not the name of a movie villain, although it sounds cool. It is the largest and most prosperous city in Vietnam's Mekong Delta.

Don is shown at a lake in a village.

Don: Teams should travel here, to the Mekong where fish are plentiful-.

A local guy holds up a huge fish, which was giving off its strong aroma.

Don: Ugh… and stinky. Get that thing away from me.

The masked mens also took their cue, and next were the cadets, but before doing so, they decided to tease their rivals a bit. MacArthur started pointing her butt at them as she taunted.

MacArthur: This is for you guys. Huh, huh huh, aha, yeah, check out the glutes.

Sanders laughed.

-confessional-

Sanders: From now on we'll stay in the winner's circle under any method possible.

MacArthur: It means I can...

Sanders: Almost. Nothing illegal, no injuries, and especially. NO electrocutions.

MacArthur : Awww...

Josee: Fifth place. Ughhhhh. At least we took out those goths.

Jacques: And to be fair, our defeat had nothing to do with sabotage.

Josee: It's like winning a gold medal in evil. And now we just have to determine who will be next. Oh I know, those annoying lovers. And those annoying cadets.

-end of confessional-

The other teams took the hint, Dave and Sky watched Devin trying to read their clue, though the state of his eyes (which were no longer swollen, but still red) didn't help.

Devin: It says, trip to... ummm. Here, read, I'll get us a cab. Cab.

Devin ran out and hit a tree off camera.

Carrie: Not that way.

The boy turned back.

Devin: I knew it.

And he ended up tripping over a rock. Dave went to help him.

Dave: Are you okay?

Devin: Yeah. I just happen to be allergic to hot peppers, especially when they get in my eyes, so yep, my vision's kind of bad. But don't tell Carrie. I want to impress her.

Dave: Impress her?

Devin: CONCERN her... I don't want to concern her.

Dave: Sure, I'll be quiet as a coffin.

-confessional-

Dave: He don't want to "concern" Carrie? Yeah, sure. That's good news, now we just have to make him get some courage out of him, and hope his chili blindness doesn't kill him.

-end of confessional-

Devin: Taxi. Cab.

A cab pulled up.

Devin: Hurry Carrie there's no time to lose.

Due to his blindness and his haste, Devin ended up grabbing Sky by the wrist and pulling her into the cab.

Sky: Hey.

Devin: Drive.

The cab started, leaving Dave and Carrie in an awkward situation.

Dave: I guess we'll be sharing a cab.

Carrie: Yep.

Back in the cab.

Sky: Devin, you need to wipe your eyes better.

Devin: Sky? Where's Carrie? She's not in a cab with Dave is she?

Sky: I think so.

Devin: Oh shoot.

Brody: Vietnam? Let's go.

-confessional-

Geoff: Things yesterday got kind of... messy.

Brody: literally. We did the two in cactus.

They both laugh before bumping fists.

Surfers: Boom.

-end of confessional-

At the airport Carrie and Dave met up with their respective partners.

Sky: I got our tickets, and here are yours Carrie.

Carrie: Thanks Sky. Let's go.

The three rushed out to the plane, with Devin going in the wrong direction.

Don: all eight teams are on board the same flight to Vietnam, once they land, it will be a race to the cabs.

And sure enough, all teams disembarked and set off in search of transportation.

All: Taxi.

6 of the 8 teams got cabs, leaving only the Surfers and The Sisters behind.

Emma: Oh no, there are no more cabs.

Geoff: look.

The party boy pointed to two rickshaws that were commanded by some kids.

Surfers: fancy.

The team climbed into one.

Geoff: To the Cần Thơ river little brother. Woohoo.

The kid started pedaling and taking them to their destination, while Kitty took a selfie.

Kitty: Well, one in Vietnam.

Emma: I don't think this kid is fast enough.

-confessional-

Emma: now that my mind is free of *dreamy* Noah.

Kitty gives him a little tap on the shoulder.

Emma: sorry. I'm doubly focused on winning the race.

Kitty: I still haven't decided if that's a good thing or not.

-end of confessional-

The sisters were now on their way, with Emma on the pedals, and the boy and Kitty in the seat.

Kitty: Come on Emma, you can do it.

Meanwhile, the cadets and skaters arrived at the Mekong River and went in search of the Don box.

Josee: bye, see you at the finish line.

MacArthur as expected, did not take the taunt well and jumped on them.

MacArthur: Nice try, ice fools.

Sanders took the cue from the box.

Sanders: Ha, it's a super team challenge. Three teams must work together and go catfish noodling together.

MacArthur: Super noodle what now?

The camera pans to Don in a canoe on the river.

Don: Catfish noodling, it's a local fishing technique where you use your fingers as bait for disgustingly big catfishs.

One of the local fishermen demonstrates the technique and pulls up a catfish with his hand. Don is disgusted, before pointing to the dock, where there are two boats.

Don: In this super team challenge, teams must work in groups of 4 and collectively noodle 8 catfish to receive their next clue. As an added bonus, if a team catches the fish with the Ridonculous seal, they will receive a shortcut tip that will allow them to skip the second challenge and go directly to the rest area today. The last team to arrive of the other 4 could be sent home.

Josee: Looks like we're going to have to work... together.

MacArthur sighed.

-confessional-

Jacques: I can't stand fish, they're so slimy and slippery.

Josee: Too bad, we need that tagged fish to secure another gold, and we'll do whatever it takes, even if it means...

The interview switches to the cadets.

MacArthur: Helping our sworn enemies? no, no no no no no no no no no no no no no...

Sanders: It's not like we have any options.

MacArthur: In that case...

Sanders: No tasers. You once told me, sometimes you have to dislocate your own arm to get through a fence. So you can slap a Chihuahua with an excessive noise complaint.

MacArthur: I made a good point. Dammnit.

-end of confessional-

MacArthur: I guess you, us and the next two teams to arrive.

The masked men got out of their cab.

Lucas: Next to arrive what?

Josee: Read the clue.

Shane: Well, I guess there's only one left.

Sanders: Come on, let's get a boat.

Next to arrive were the lovers, best friends and opposites.

Carrie: It's a super team challenge, hey, we could be one.

Sky: Yeah, we just need the sisters or the surfers and we'll be complete.

Ryan: I think thats-

Stephanie: Sorry guys, but we'll go with the others. Nothing personal.

Stephanie dragged Ryan along, leaving the other duos confused.

Ryan: Umm Steph, why is that?

Stephanie: I have nothing against them, but I don't want to deal with Devin in that state. And if the other options are the bossy sister or the party animals who don't take things seriously. I'd rather put up with Josee and MacArthur.

The two saw the two fighting, while Shane, Lucas, Sanders and Jacques were afraid to intervene.

Ryan: Are you sure?

Stephanie: Less than before but yes.

After a bit of cooperation, the 4 teams climbed into the boat. While best friends and opposites watched from the dock.

Josee: Au revoir.

Ryan: Good luck guys.

Lucas: See you at the finish line... I hope.

The team departed, as the sisters arrived at the Don box, with Emma tired.

Emma: Well... it took us... longer than expected but... we beat the Surfers.

Kitty: Think again.

Kitty pointed to the pier, where the surfers were.

Geoff: Emma, Kitty, over here.

Brody: What's up.

Emma: Whatever. We'll overtake them in the challenge.

Kitty took the lead.

Kitty: Yeah, don't count on it, it's a super team challenge.

Brody: so we're all part of the same group. isn't that cool?

Emma: Oh okay. Who else is part of this team?

The 4 saw the opposites on the dock, Dave was putting sanitizer on his hands, and Dvein was waving at the opposite side.

Sky: This way guys.

Devin: Hurry up.

Devin ended up falling into the water, drenching Sky.

Emma: ...hopefully the other super team will be pure chaos.

And Emma's words were half right, as the teams were in the water, minus Jacques who was putting on some shiny gloves.

Josee: Jacques, get in the water for the love of gold. And take off those ridiculous gloves.

Jacques: Never.

-confessional-

Jacques: I stuck my bare hand in a glove full of ants, but never in a fish's mouth. They're so cold and slimy. It's like giving my grandmother a foot massage.

The skater shivered at the thought.

-end of confessional-

Meanwhile, the other teams were in the other boat.

Devin: Thanks for the extra eye drops Dave.

Dave: I figured it would be a good idea to bring some, but so far I haven't needed them at all.

Geoff: This is amazing, we're like the best squad, we'd only need the masked ones here and we'd be team supremacy.

The girls trailed behind, chatting.

Carrie: Devin's been acting a little weird lately, do you think it means something?

Emma: I'm not sure, but in my opinion, you should keep those feelings bottled up, keep them tucked away inside forever.

Sky: Maybe just until the race is over.

Kitty: oh, maybe you could be honest about how you feel about him for once.

Carrie: Well, Dave's been pretty good the last couple of days too, don't you think Sky?

Sky: Uh... yeah. I guess.

Kitty: Uh, my love detector is starting to go off.

Sky: Love him? Dave? Oh come on, yeah he's a nice guy, but it's not like I'll let myself get lost in his eyes… or like my heartbeat races up every time he cares about me, and my cheeks heat up like two suns about to explode and...

The girl paused and saw the mischievous looks from Carrie and Kitty, as well as Emma's expression that could be translated as "you were saying?"

Sky: Uhh, I meant, he's a very good friend and he took care of me after the effects of the buggy crash.

Kitty: Yeah right.

Sky: Besides, even if I would like him, which I don't. A, I still have yet to break up with my boyfriend, and B, I still feel guilty about what I said to him in the artíco.

Brody: Why all the whispering, do you have a plan?

Emma: Umm. No, but we are discussing one.

Devin: Well, I found this bucket of bait, we can use it to lure the fish in and-.

The boat hit a rock, which caused Devin's bucket to slip out of his hands, and the contents fell on Carrie and Dave.

Dave: Aghh... Please... This is worse than the mud or the catacombs.

Sky: Calm down Dave. Let me help you.

The redhead started to take the bait away. While Carrie just sighed, she knew it was an accident.

Devin: oh, I'm sorry Carrie. My vision isn't fully recovered yet.

Carrie: No problem partner. But you should leave this stuff to the others for the time being.

Back in the other boat. Sanders managed to catch a fish.

Sanders: Yeah.

MacArthur: COME HERE. Come on, you got close to my arm, you stupid mustachioed fish. THAT'S AN ORDER.

Thanks to the shouting, the fish slipped just enough to climb off Sanders.

Sanders: NO. Maybe you could try, or I don't know. Don't yell so much. You made my fish climb with your screaming.

Josee: and don't forget his face, personality and body stench. It's all terrifying.

MacArthur growled at the skater's insults.

-confessional-

MacArthur: Oh they think they're SO funny. But the ones who will have the last laugh will be us when we CRUSH THEIR GOLDEN DREAMS FOREVER.

Sanders: After the challenge. Super team, remember?

MacArthur: GRRRR.

-End of confessional-

Stephanie: This noodle fishing thing is a scam.

Ryan: You're just using your, uh, fingers wrong. Imitate yourself. First get your hand in the water.

They both put their hands in the water.

Ryan: And now, wiggle your fingers like little worms.

Stephanie listened, and started wiggling her fingers.

Stephanie: Hmm, hey, that feels nice.

The masked men were also doing their job.

Shane: It's not working. Maybe I should take off my gloves.

Lucas: I don't think this has anything to do with it, what's more, your gloves make your fingers look like worms even more-.

The boy raised his hand, and saw that he had a fish trap closed in his hand.

Lucas: Ahhhhhhhhh.

-confessional-

Lucas: Why the hell are there fish traps? I thought they only fished with their fingers here.

-end of confessional-

Back to the other super team.

Emma: Alright team, there's bound to be some fish below us, so Geoff will cannonball to lure the fish to Carrie, Sky and I who will do the finger thing, which leaves the others to take the fish. Geoff.

Geoff: you're the boss Emma. CANNONBALL.

The Suffragette took the leap into the water, while the girls focus on trying to catch the fish.

Carrie: Come fishy, fishy.

Sky: I was never taught this when I was visiting my grandmother.

Emma stuck out her hand with a catfish.

Emma: EW, EW, EW. I got one, I got one.

Carrie and Sky followed the lead.

Carrie: WHOA. Me too.

Sky: This feels weird.

Emma and Sky gave their fish to Brody and Dave (who was wearing gloves) Carries tried to do the same with Devin, but his catfish ended up slapping the guy with his tail.

Cartie: Oh my gosh. Sorry Devin. Here.

The blonde turned him over, but the catfish took the opportunity to spit water at him.

-confessional-

Devin: Oh man, nothing's going right for me today. Carrie probably thinks I'm useless, I need to get better. Come on Devin, wake up, wake up.

The boy slapped his face twice.

Devin: Ouch.

-end of confessional-

Jacques still didn't put his hands in the water, and when he got them close, a catfish jumped out causing him to pull back again. Lucas wasn't having a good time either, as a catfish bit his head off.

Lucas: Ugh... me va a tomar horas sacarme la baba de pescado del pelo, good thing Sammy isn't here to smell me.

Ryan and Stephanie each pulled out a catfish.

Ryan: We got two.

Sanders came out of the water with another.

Sanders: Yeah. That's three... MacArthur? Josee?

The two were arguing.

MacArthur: You know what you need, girl?

Josee: I'm sure it's going to be a useless comment. But tell me.

MacArthur: a fish hit

MacArthur took the catfish Sanders had caught and threw it to Josee.

MacArthur: Booyah.

Sanders: Hey, you just let my fish get away.

MacArthur: But it was worth it, don't you think?

Josee threw herself at him and the two started another fight. Until they came up for air.

Sanders: Listen up "team", in case you didn't notice, we're losing.

The two rivals saw the other boat, where the sisters were giving two more fish to Sky and Brody.

Sky: Excellent, only two more to go and we're done.

Emma and Kitty high-fived.

Devin: Let's go team.

Sanders: See what they're doing?

Josee: They're cooperating. Ohh, I wasn't born with that gene.

Sanders: Okay obviously we hate each other.

Josee: Absolutely.

MacArthur: I hate her more, mark it.

Sanders: But shouldn't we hate them even more right now because they're beating us?

MacArthur: That's very upsetting.

Shane: Don't you think hate is a strong word?

Ryan: Yeah, that's what I was thinking.

Stephanie: A temporary four-way alliance? Not the worst idea, but just to make sure it won't be one of us going home today.

Lucas: I guess it's okay as long as it's not-

Josee: okay, alliance.

MacArthur: *sigh* you suck, pfff.

Sanders: MACARTHUR.

MacArthur: I mean, fine...

Sanders: Great, now, I've been thinking about what our strategy should be.

Josee: oh, I have an idea.

Josee pointed to the shore where there was a crocodile sleeping in a palm tree.

Josee: Sabotage, anyone?

MacArthur and Josee laughed ominously. Much to the horror of Sanders and the others.

Shane: Woah, Woah, I can't allow something like that-.

Josee grabbed a wooden board and gave the superhero a hard whack knocking him unconscious in the boat.

Lucas: Hey. Nadie le pega a mi hermano de otra madre de esa forma y se sale con la-

Josee gave the same punch to him.

Josee: Anyone else want to object?

Ryan, Jacques and Stephanie said no. The fair-skinned cadet and the skater went for the crocodile.

Sanders: I have created an axis of evil.

Stephanie: and I fed it.

Ryan: I hope Sky can deal with this just like she did with the komodo in Indonesia.

Jacques: May gold protect them from the worst.

All 3 gave him a quizzical look.

Jacques: What?

And the girls put their plan into action, using the bait bucket from their boat, they made a path for the crocodile to a rocky area. And then they approached the boat, where Devin was while the others searched for the last of the catfish.

MacArthur: Did you see that super catfish in the rocky area?

Josee: Of course I saw it. It would take a big man to catch it.

Devin spotted it in the area and considered it a moment.

-confessional-

Devin: It's the perfect opportunity. If he caught the mega catfish, I'll make up for my pitiful performance and prove to Carrie that I'm better than Dave...I mean, that I'm still useful.

-end of confessional-

Devin: They said on the rocks so it should be here.

The boy stuck his hands underwater, until he grabbed the tail of the "catfish."

Devin: Yes.

Back with their gear, the sisters cast the last catfish.

Dave: We got all 8.

Kitty: Wohoo.

Emma: Yeah.

Sky: I'll get the judge.

The Cree athlete started swimming.

Carrie: This super team thing was a great idea, maybe we should keep it.

Geoff: Count us in, sis.

Dave: Sounds like a good plan.

Emma: I'll consider it.

Devin: I have one. I really have one.

Geoff: Great, throw it in with the rest old man.

Dave: I guess one more won't be bad.

The boy lifted the "fish" and met the crocodile who gave him a look of few friends.

Devin: Ahhhhhhhhhh.

-confessional-

Devin: You know. I should have realized it wasn't a catfish when I didn't feel it slip.

-end of confessional-

Sky: You see sir, we had enough time to catch- ahhh.

Sky watched as only the crocodile whistled innocently, while the others didn't know what to do.

Sky: What the heck happened?

Devin: Well, the crocodile that I mistook for a catfish decided to eat fish for lunch.

Sky: Oh come on, doesn't that count?

The local man shook his head.

Sky: Great. We'll have to start from 0.

Brody: Oh no, it won't, stand back, I'm a professional. Don't move man judge.

The surfer grabbed the crocodile and applied the Heimlich key.

-confessional-

Geoff: It's not the first time Brody has applied a Heimlich to a crocodile... I'm just saying.

Brody: Right, I once did it to my sister's pet crocodile. Although I don't understand why she thought it was a good idea to let me babysit it.

-end of confessional-

Brody continued to apply pressure until the crocodile vomited up the fish.

Brody: Count them.

Dave: That's 8.

The local nodded and gave them the clue.

All: Yes.

Brody dropped the alligator in the water and took the clue.

Brody: it's a "All in" get lost and find yourselves under the ground?

The camera passed with Don to some caves.

Don: For this pass all challenge, teams must take cabs to these tunnels that were used in wartime. Somewhere down here, there is a Don box with directions to the rest area. But be careful, these tunnels are full of traps, closed paths and more than a few spiders.

The 8 members of the first super team celebrated as they made their way to shore.

Stephanie: Well that went right and wrong at the same time.

MacArthur: Damn.

Josee: cooperate. for nothing?

Sanders: I don't think sabotage counts as cooperating.

Josee took the same wood as before and threw it at him, the cadets and the lovers ducked, and the wood ended up hitting Lucas who was barely regaining consciousness. Sending him into the dream world again.

Shane: Great, now we have to wake him up.

Jacques: Ahhh, the marked fish, I see it. Somebody come and get him-

The fish jumped up and bit one of his hands.

Jacques: Ahhhhhh. Take it off, take it off.

The blond shook his arm a little until the fish was removed, which fell on Lucas who embraced it by instinct as he woke up.

Lucas: QUE PASO?

Stephanie: We got the fish tagged.

The team celebrated.

Shane: Tell me the others are okay.

Sanders: Descudia, they're all alive and they even completed the challenge early.

The superhero sighed in relief.

Shane: Don't let that kind of action happen again ladies.

Josee: Whatever, after this we won't be super team and I won't have to put up with you.

-confessional-

Josee: Maybe I should add those masked fools to the list, but they're still at the bottom.

Jacques: What is the list now?

Josee: Cadets and lovers first, surfers and opposites second, then best friends, sisters and at the end the masqueraders.

Stephanie: I hate to admit it, but going with the Evil axis really helped us.

Ryan: I still don't feel comfortable.

Stephanie: Hey, the others are fine. Yeah one of them will have to go home but hey. At least they're alive aren't they.

-end of confessional-

Don: As the half evil team finishes the first challenge and they advance directly to the rest area.

The camera shows the Surfers, Sisters, Best Friends and Opposites arriving at the caves.

Don: The other 4 teams arrive at the entrance to the tunnels so they can start the second challenge.

Geoff: Wow, it looks kind of scary.

Kitty: Let's get this over with quickly.

The super team stopped in front of an area with 4 tunnels.

Emma: Oh oh.

Carrie: Okay. Which one do we go through?

Sky: Any one could lead to the Dom box.

Brody: Oh wait, what's our super team plan?

Dave: Umm, guys, we don't-

Emma: now that the fishing challenge is over, I think we should-

Geoff: split up, and the first one to find the box Don makes a signal like this. COOCKOOH! COOCKOOH.

Brody: Good idea bro. Let's go.

The Surfers entered the leftmost tunnel.

Kitty: But...

Emma: Whatever, let's go.

The sisters went through the rightmost tunnel.

Dave: Okay, left center or right center?

Devin: They're identical, we should go down one.

Sky: Although staying together would be a good idea, I think we'd better go separately, if Don prepares something for challenges, then they should be designed for two people at a time.

Carrie: Alright, we'll take the left center. Good luck Dave.

Dave: Thanks. Good luck to you too.

Devin and Sky looked uncomfortable.

-confessional-

Carrie: I hope your plan is working.

Dave: Don't worry, I just need to talk to Devin a little bit, and he'll be two steps closer to you.

-end of confessional-

Don: as the other teams split up in search of the Don box. The axis of the half evil arrives at the rest area.

Ryan: Hey, we never approved of that name.

Josee: We're the first.

Don: Actually, being a super team, all 4 are tied for the top four spots.

Josee: What?

Lucas: Basically, you got gold, silver, bronze and... I don't know, Cobalt? At the same time.

Josee: It was a rhetorical question.

Sanders: I can't believe I'm going to say this. But maybe we should hold this alliance until the final 4. Then it's every man for himself.

Shane: Count me out.

Lucas: Come on, man. This could be a good opportunity, just no sabotage.

Josee: I guess I can give it a shot.

Stephanie: Doesn't sound so bad, count us in, but same condition as the wonder masks.

MacArthur: Come on, partner.

Josee and MacArthur shook hands, and grunted at each other.

-confessional-

Stephanie: Of course we're going to keep an eye on it. But the cadets and the skaters hate each other so much that they'll probably take each other out.

Ryan: And if things go well, it will be us against the masked ones or one of the other teams.

Shane: I still don't feel comfortable.

Lucas: Think of it this way. In your early comics, Batman would infiltrate the mobs so he could get information and dismantle them. We just have to do the same thing, pretend we're on their side, but make sure we don't hurt others.

Shane: Still, I don't think Ella would be happy.

Lucas: Well, we'll fly with the alliance and help the others if they try to endanger them.

Shane: That's better.

Jacques: Of course it's not a real alliance, it's just a little trap-.

Sanders: You know, make them gain confidence and when they least expect it.

MacArthur: Boom. We electrocute them.

Sanders: No. We beat them.

MacArthur: It's the same thing.

-end of confessional-

A montage of the other teams searching for the Don box is shown. Including the Surfers going back their way as they find a rather large spider, the sisters finding a human skull, Dave and Sky having to escape as they track a tile dropped by an Indiana Jones style rock, the best friends running together, until Devin hit a stalactite, the Surfers coming out the same place they went in, and the best friends finding an even darker tubela, the two holding hands and starting to walk.

Brody: Dude, I love our super team.

Geoff: I know bro, it's like we were riding an epic wave all the way to the finals and-.

Out of nowhere, they ended up hitting a wall.

Geoff: Wow, the cave stops us.

Brody: Not for long, let's keep going.

The two ran back into the wall. Which caused a slight shaking in the tunnel, which was felt by the sisters.

Kitty: That has to be a sign right? Ugh, I feel bad for using the Surfers like that.

Emma: Hey, it's nothing personal against them. They're looking to win just as much as we are, best friends and opposites alike. Now let's focus on getting out of here before-

At that moment, the dream beneath Emma gave way revealing a pit with wooden spikes at the bottom, the lawyer managed to grab onto a ledge with difficulty.

Kitty: EMMA.

Emma: AAAAAH. KITTY, HELP ME.

In another tunnel, the opposites were still escaping from the rock.

Dave: How much further do we have to run?

Sky: You just keep running, there's got to be some sort of-

At that instant, the floor beneath the two opened up and they fell into another trap, unlike Emma's, this one didn't have spikes, but it was a little deeper, and had no ledges. The good news was that the rock had gone over it, so at least that wouldn't be a problem.

Sky: Oh no.

The best friends were walking in the tunnel in the dark.

Carrie; Wow, who turned off the lights?

Devin: Oh wait, I have some matches.

The Black-haired guy pulled one out and lit it, and once it was light, he saw that it was covered in spiders.

Devin: Ahhhhhhhhhh.

The boy dropped the match out of fright, Carrie took the box, lit another one and used it to light a torch on the wall.

Carrie: All right, the spiders are gone.

The blonde realized that Devin was hugging her.

Devin: I'm sorry. It's just that that took me by surprise. You didn't get bitten by any spiders did you?

Carrie: Umm, no, none. We should get going.

They both started walking.

Devin: Yeah... hey, can I ask you something.

Carrie: You know it is.

Devin: Is there something going on between you and Dave?

Carrie held back her smile when she heard that.

Carrie: Why do you ask?

Devin: Oh nothing important, it's just that. You know... you're my homie and all that-

Carrie: Are you uncomfortable with me talking to him?

Devin: bother me? No, no, no, no, no, no nothing like that, not at all, it doesn't bother me.

Carrie was smiling inside, Devin had responded instantly and very nervously.

Carrie: oh, it's just that-

Before she could speak any further, they ended up in a tight little step, and as they walked together they got stuck.

Best friends: I'm sorry. No, I'm sorry. I should, maybe I-

They both laughed nervously. Devin realized how close their faces were and blushed almost as much as Carrie always did.

Devin: Umm, let me.

The boy pulled back.

Carrie: Thank you. Let's move on.

Meanwhile, the opposites were trying to get out of their pit, with Sky carrying Dave.

Dave: It's no good, we're not tall enough and the walls are smooth as a new sheet of paper.

Sky: There has to be a way out.

Dave: Can you use your athleticism to jump from wall to wall.

Sky: But that still leaves you trapped. And beyond needing you for the race. *places a hand on his shoulder* I don't plan on leaving you stranded in this place.

Dave couldn't help but blush a little. Sky noticed it and also felt her cheeks heat up.

Dave: Well... I think I have an idea... even if it sounds really stupid.

Sky: Any suggestion is helpful in this situation. So fire away.

Dave: Did you ever see "The Emperor's new groove?

Sky: ... Yes?

Dave: Do you remember the scene before the waterfall?

Sky remembered and quickly figured it out.

Sky: Oh, I know what you want to do. Quick, back to back.

They both did that and crossed each other's arms.

Sky: All right, now we have to track together, left, right, left, right, left, right.

Dave: You lead the pace.

Sky: Left.

They both put their left foot on the wall.

Sky: Right.

And then the other one higher.

Sky: Left, right. Left, right.

Little by little, the two of them climbed up the hole, simere swapping feet to ascend, until they were near the top.

Sky: Very good. Now we have to do the next move carefully, press your back against mine and let go of each other's arms.

Very carefully, they both did that.

Sky: Okay, on the count of three, bring your whole body forward and hold on to the edge. 1... 2... 3.

In a win or lose moment, the two of us propelled ourselves forward and grabbed the edges of the tunnel, Sky quickly climbed to solid ground.

Sky: YES.

Dave: All right, now I just have to-

As he brought his knee up a little, the cave shook, causing me to lose a little grip and I was hanging on by one hand.

Sky: DAVE.

The Cree girl quickly grabbed him and pulled him out of the hole. The speed and suddenness of the movement caused the boy to be on top of her, and almost by instinct, Sky hugged him.

Sky: You're okay.

Dave: Yeah... I'm fine, I just... I need a moment.

The boy dropped his head on Sky's chest, the girl was as red as a tomato and could only trust that her heartbeat wouldn't give her away.

As the opposites got back on the march, the best friends ended up finding the Don box in a central area where all the tunnels joined.

Carrie: The Don box.

A scream echoed through the cave.

Carrie: Did that sound like a good scream, or a bad scream?

Devin: Bad. Definitely bad.

And she wasn't wrong, for the scream came from Emma, who was still hanging on, with Kitty doing her best to pull her up.

Kitty: You're slipping. Gah.

Emma couldn't help but look down and screamed again, before being hauled up all at once.

Emma: Oh thank you, thank you.

???: You're welcome sister.

The one who had saved her was Brody.

Brody: Anything for the super team.

Emma: you're right, super team all the way... Did they get through that wall?

Brody: Yeah, how did you know?

Emma pointed to the wall, which had the silhouettes of the Surfers on it.

Emma: Intuition.

???: COOCKOOH. COOCKOOH.

Geoff: It's the signal. The best friends must have found the Don box. Let's go.

Devin kept signaling, Carrie covered his mouth.

Carrie: What are you doing? Geoff: I just asked you if I should signal them, not that you should.

Devin: I thought you wanted me to.

The opposites were the first to arrive.

Dave: Hey, you're in one piece. We almost got crushed to death and fell into a pit that we had to climb into.

The Surfers and the sisters also arrived.

Emma: Yeah. I almost fell into a pit with wooden thorns.

Sky: We'll compare risks later, now let's take the clues and go.

Everyone took a clue.

Geoff: It's a map to the rest area. COOCKOOH. Let's do it.

7 of the 8 ran off, with Devin sighing.

Devin: How come every time I try to impress her I just...?

Carrie: Devin. Let's go.

Devin: Sorry, I'm coming.

Don: It's a foot race to get to the rest area, I wondered who didn't make it.

The sisters and opposites were further ahead, while the surfers spotted the slightly straggling best friends.

Brody: Do we let them pass?

Geoff: Well, they found the Don box dude.

The Surfers slowed down, allowing the best friends to pass them.

At the rest area.

Don: Sisters, you come in fifth. Opposites, sixth.

Both teams celebrated.

Don: And that means seventh place goes to...

Carrie and Devin stepped on the carpet.

Don: Best friends. You're still in the race.

Carrie: Yes.

Soon, the surfers came walking in, knowing what their destination was.

Geoff: All right, here we are, dude.

Brody: Just hit us with the bad news.

Don: Hey, hey, hey, hey, why the long faces? They're not out of the race yet.

The two celebrated upon hearing that, until they stepped on the carpet and-.

Don: Now they're out.

Surfers: awww.

Don: Did you see what I did, that's TV fishing, I gave them a little line and bait in hopes and then BOOM, I pulled them out. It will look good and the whole explanation will be edited out. Cool huh?

Geoff: That hurts men.

Don: ... Oh, I can't believe I'm going to do this *stretches out his arms* come here.

The Surfers gave the host a hug.

Don: I think I'm going to miss you a little, you were the second or third least irritating team.

The presenter walked away, as the cadets came over.

MacArthur: Sorry about the crocodile guys. I was hoping it wouldn't be you left in line.

Geoff: eh, no problem. We chose to ride in the back.

MacArthur: As compensation, I'll split some money with you when we kick the Ice dancers asses. And, I'll ignore a couple of infractions.

Sanders: Yeah, I don't think you should say that on television.

Brody: Well, I guess it's goodbye. But first, I'd like to ask you-

MacArthur slapped a ticket on his forehead.

Brody: A ticket?...with a PHONE NUMBER.

The cadet gave him a "call me" gesture.

Brody: I'll be cheering for you girls with all my might.

Don: who will survive next time? there's only one way to find out. Stay tuned. Mind-blowing Race.

-A complication of the Surfers' time on the show is shown.

Brody: We're sad to leave, but I think we can also be proud. We played a fair game.

Geoff: And we had a lot of fun, walked on coals, drove Buggies, saw old friends and met new ones too. Almost as sweet as the money, but hey, if any of our super team members win, we could still share some of the money right?

The other three teams looked at each other.

Dave: I guess I can give them my share.

Devin: Sounds fair to give them some by letting us pass.

Emma: I was going to share my half with Noah.

Kitty: I'll do it.

Geoff: I wasn't that serious either. Come on dude, let's go home and surf to forget about it.

The surfers walked away hugging each other.

-END OF EPISODE-

-BONUS SCENE-

The teams had arrived at the hotel, Dave was waiting outside the medical room for Sky to finish his check up in case the fall could pose any problems after the buggy incident. The Cree girl came out of the room.

Dave: Well?

Sky: No damage. I insist that this was not necessary.

Dave: I just worry about you, I didn't expect there to be a trap like that, and what Emma said. We were lucky it was just a pit.

Sky: Dave. I appreciate your concern, but I can take care of myself.

The boy smiled at her.

Sky: Dave...

Dave: Yeah?

Sky: Do you... do you… like Carrie?

The question took him a little by surprise, but he tried to keep his composure.

Dave: N-no. What gave you that idea?

Sky: It's just that you two have been acting really friendly since yesterday.

Dave: Eh, we just have a couple of things in common. Also, Carrie likes Devin. I'm just giving her a hand with that.

Sky: So... you're doing this to get Devin to confess?

Dave: He may try to deny things, but it's pretty obvious to him that he feels more than just friendship for her. He just needs that push.

Sky thought about what he was saying.

Sky(muttering): push.

Dave: What?

Sky: Nothing. Dave: Just. Don't let it distract you so much. We're very close to the final, and I need your 100%.

Dave: And you will have my 100%, trust me.

Sky smiled and gave him a hug, Dave again looked surprised by the action, but returned the gesture. Sky still wanted to get to know Dave more, and maybe that night she didn't get any extra information out of him, but at least she was certain of one thing, he didn't have his eyes on someone at the moment.

-END OF THE BONUS SCENE-

Elimination Table

24- The Larpers, Leonard and Tammy.

23- The Tennis Rivals, Gerry and Pete.

22- The Geniuses, Ellody and Mary.

21- The Vegans, Laurie and Miles.

20- The Fashion Bloggers, Tom and Jen.

19- Mother and Daughter, Kelly and Taylor.

18- The Adversity Twins, Mickey and Jay.

17- The Cosplayers, Lara and Pierce.

16- Brains and Brawn, Cameron and Brick.

15- The Step-Brothers, Lorenzo and Chet

14- The Rockers, Rock and Spud

13- The B.F.F.S., Katie and Sadie.

12- Father and son, Dwayne and Junior.

11- The TV Pros, Owen and Noah.

10- The Positivists, Ella and Sammy.

9- The Goths, Crimson and Ennui.

8- The Surfers, Geoff and Brody.

Still competing.

The Best friends, Carrie and Devin.

The Cadets, Sanders and McArthur.

The Ice Dancers, Jacques and Josee.

The Opposites, Dave and Sky.

The Daters, Ryan and Sthepanie.

The Masked mens, Lucas and Shane.

The Sisters, Emma and Kitty.

Another destination out, and another team down, 7 left to play and less and less to see who will win.

The Surfers did their job. As entertainment, and their elimination in this episode always seemed very well handled to me, the only change I made was to work Brody and MacArthur's relationship a little more, while they aren't dating, they are definitely going that way, and it makes MacArthur look a little better by returning interest and feeling some remorse for his play with the crocodile.

Again who had a lot of focus here were the best friends and opposites, things build more and more, can they keep it up long enough?

In the next episode we move from the humid heat, to the merciless cold, for a cruel test in Siberian territory.