The camera turns on and starts showing feedback from the hallway inside some sort of an office building. It focused on five people who were currently waiting in front of the doors, probably leading to one of the offices, with a plate attached to the doors, saying: "Producer, Mathias Fresh"
Firstly the camera focused on a really small and skinny girl, who only stood at 4'6''. She had an apricot skin with a little bit of pale, brown, round eyes and decently long, messy, red hair with a lot of dandruff in it. She was wearing a large red hoodie with a white t-shirt underneath, matching red sneakers and a single pair of jeans. She was currently really focused on playing on the Gameguy Advanced that she had brought with her.
Then a Chinese girl approached the small girl from behind. She was not that tall as well, only standing at the height of 5'0''. She had a petite body and a light beige skin tone. She had almond-shaped, lavender eyes as well as medium-length black hair with white and pink highlights in a high bun. She was wearing a sleeveless, purple leotard, loose white top, hot pink skirt and white flats.
-Hi!- The Chinese girl greeted the small girl, who got startled by her and jumped in fear.- Oh, no need to be surprised! I'm not mean.- The Chinese girl reassured the small girl.- I just wanted to ask what game are you playing? It seems like a lot of fun! Like the kind of fun that I experience nearly each day at my family circus!- The Chinese girl explained with excitement while the small girl took a step back and returned to her game.
-I-It's nothing.- The small girl stuttered out.- Just s-simple adventure g-game.- The small girl replied while avoiding eye contact with a white girl.
-Oh, I love games! Especially the dates sims.- Commented the boy, with an average body type, who was currently filing his nails. He was 5'11'' tall, had green, round eyes and long, white blonde hair in a ponytail that goes to his upper back. He was wearing a long-sleeved, blue shirt with a purple stripe, blue jeans and purple sneakers.
-I'm just really desperate for some teenage romance, I guess...- The boy with a ponytail sighed and then looked closer at the white girl.- Oh my gosh, girl! I love your skirt! Where did you get it?- The boy with a ponytail asked, looking really amused by the white girl's jacket.
-Oh, thanks...but it isn't that special. It was just a simple gift for my birthday.- The Chinese girl explained with a small blush on her face.
-What a bummer. I would've totally bought it for one of the girls from my class.- The boy replied with a bit of disappointment in his voice.
-Well, I can always ask my parents who bought it for me and then tell you.- The Chinese girl proposed with a smile.
-You would do that, thanks girl!- The boy thanked the white girl and shook her hand. After that the boy left the girls and stood next to some other boy. He was 5'6'' tall and had green, round eyes and red, spiked hair. He was kinda chubby but also quite fit in the same moment and had a rose beige skin tone. He was wearing a red t-shirt with a smiley face in the center, as well as green, baggy pants and matching green sneakers.
-You really liked her skirt?- The chubby boy asked.- I mean, it looked kinda average to me.- He explained after a moment.
-You're kidding, right?- The boy with a ponytail said as his demeanor immediately changed.- It was the ugliest skirt that I have seen in my entire life.- The boy whispered while walking away with an evil smirk on his face.
-How could he ah say that?- The third boy gasped, not understanding why the boy with a ponytail would say something so mean. The third boy had the expresso, or dark brown, skin tone as well as a quite athletic body, also standing at a height of 6'1''. He had pecan-shaped, hazel eyes and short, black hair that were trimmed into a neat buzzcut. He was wearing a yellow polo shirt with navy slacks and red Chelsea boots.
-That was really...ah...ungentlemen like.- The dark-skinned boy said with disappointment in his voice.
-Really? Does it mean that I am allowed to prank him without any consequences?- The chubby boy asked with excitement in his voice.
-Ah! I wasn't suggesting ah that.- The dark-skinned boy said, slightly scared that he might have suggested something through his previous statement.
-Anyway...is it weird that we are the only ones here?- The Chinese girl suddenly asked.
-I don't think so, why are you asking?- The boy with a ponytail asked back.
-It's just that my e-mail from Chris said that I got accepted into the show so I thought that there would be more of us than just five.- The girl replied.
-Hmmm... mine also said that, the e-mail I mean.- The chubby boy added.
-And m-m-mine...- The small girl said shyly.
-Mine also informed ah me of my ah addition to the show.- The dark-skinned boy said with a smile.
-Then that would mean that we were the first ones to be accepted, isn't that awesome?- The boy with a ponytail said cheerfully.
-Just awesome?! I never thought that I could be among the first accepted bunch of people! Let's go! WOOHOO!- The chubby boy yelled loudly in excitement.
-I d-don't know...- Suddenly interrupted the small girl.- Isn't it k-kind of w-weird that we were invited all a-alone here?- The small girl asked while still avoiding eye contact with the others.
-What do you mean "all alone"?- The Chinese girl asked in confusion.
-I think that she meant that it would be more logical if they invited the whole cast after they are chosen, not just the first five.- The boy with a ponytail replied with a roll of his eyes, while filing his nails.
-Oh, relax!- The Chinese girl exclaimed, trying to be as positive as she could.- I'm sure that there is a perfectly logical explanation to this. Otherwise why would Chris send us those e-mails?- She explained while most of the people around her nodded.
-I g-guess...- The small girl whispered quietly to herself and then returned to playing her game in silence.
-We can always figure out that later, you know guys?- The boy with a ponytail pointed out.- What interests me more right now is where exactly is Chris?- He added after a second as he looked around.
-Oh, that's right! We were ah supposed to meet him, right ah?- The dark-skinned boy asked.
-Well, the e-mail said that the meeting would start somewhere around 2 pm. Today's date.- The chubby boy pointed out after a second.
-And it's ah... oh, nearly 2 o'clock.- The dark-skinned boy said with excitement as he looked at his golden wristwatch.
-What?!- The Chinese girl asked, sounding a bit disappointed.- And here I was hoping that we could talk a little bit more.- She said and sighed afterwards.
-I'm sure we'll have plenty of time for that later.- The boy with a ponytail replied and smiled at the white girl.
-I sure hope so!- The Chinese girl added with her usual smile back on her face.
-Chris s-says that we can g-go inside the o-office.- The small girl suddenly whispered to the nearest person near her that just happened to be the chubby boy.
-What?! We can go inside the office?! Sweet!- The chubby boy yelled in excitement while the rest glared at him with surprised looks on their faces.
-Um...who ah said that we are allowed to go inside?- The dark-skinned boy asked, not understanding the sudden outburst of the other boy.
-Oh, the small, gamer girl.- The chubby boy replied truthfully while the small girl squealed in surprise and tried to hide behind her arms.
-N-no wait! I c-can explain!- The small girl yelled, sounding really scared.
-Why are you trembling, girl? We won't attack you or make fun of you.- The boy with a ponytail said in order to comfort her.- Yet...- He mumbled under his breath in a way that nobody heard him.
-So why do you say that we are allowed inside?- The Chinese girl asked, still surprised by the fact that it was the small girl that allowed them to go inside.
-Umm...I may have gotten an e-mail from Chris, just a few minutes ago...- The small girl explained, while looking at the ground.
-Wait a minute!- The boy with a ponytail interrupted her.- Why would Chris send an e-mail to you and not anyone else?- He asked the small girl.
-I m-might have m-m-met him beforehand...- The small girl explained.- At Steve's Interning Camp for Up and Coming Interns...- The girl added shyly.
-Wait...so you worked as ah intern for Mr. McLean?- The dark-skinned boy asked, surprised by the reveal.
-N-not exactly...But I h-have a top ten list of all the coffees and a ways of preparing them depending on Chris' mood.- The small girl said proudly of her achievement.- He even once said that he d-didn't know anyone who would prepare them better than me.- She added with a smile.
-That sounds quite ah impressive?- The dark-skinned boy complemented the small girl.- Would you mind teaching me ah someday? It would be ah quite helpful when I start my work as ah intern!- The dark-skinned boy asked and proudly announced his future job.
-Intern?- The chubby boy asked, looking quite confused by that statement.
-Yes. I applied to be ah intern in this ah magnificent show!- The dark-skinned boy said proudly.
-What kind of person applies to be an intern?! - The Chinese girl asked, not understanding the logic behind it.- That would mean that you won't get a chance to become friends with all the other interesting people on the show.
-Yeah, and let's not forget about 100 dollars that we get from winning.- The chubby boy added.
-I don't care about ah money. All I care about is ah helping people in need!- The dark-skinned boy said with a grin that showed off his perfect, pearly white teeth.
-But what about fame?- The boy with a ponytail asked, astonished by the other boy's attitude.
-I ah already am famous at my home country.- The dark-skinned boy replied with a shrug
-Then why come in the first place?!- The boy with a ponytail questioned him.
-I said that ah already. I want to contribute ah to this show and become a help. My lone goal in my life is to help people in need. People who often nobody wants to help.- The dark-skinned boy said with an almost heroic voice.
-Daaaamn, he is perfect.- The Chinese girl said with dreamy eyes.- I think I might've fallen in love with him.- She whispered to the small girl, after a moment.
-N-no surprise. After a-a-all he has s-some distinctive characteristics of a common l-love interests f-for most female p-p-protagonists in games.- The small girl commented, as if to herself.
-Huh?
-He's like a h-husbando bait...or any sort of G-Garry Stu ch-character at that...Either two works for him.- The small girl commented quietly.
-Damn, now that I think about that, the small girl is kinda right.- The boy with a ponytail commented when suddenly the doors to the office opened and Chris McLean stood in them.
-Um...why are all of you still standing here? Didn't I send an e-mail to you telling you that you all should come inside?- Chris asked while pointing at the small girl who trembled in fear.
-S-sorry!- The small girl yelped in fear.
-Chris McLean! It's such an honor! I never believed that I could meet you in person.- The boy with a ponytail said with excitement and started shaking Chris' hand with a grin on his face.
-Ummm... you do realize that I saw your audition tape, right?- Chris asked, knowing exactly that what the boy was doing was all an act which immediately made the boy lose his grin and stop.
-Wait? They actually show you those?- He asked in confusion.
-Yeah...- Chris replied awkwardly.- Anyway, do come inside.- He added and after a moment all five people entered the office, in which Matt and Chef were already waiting.
-Finally! What took them so long?- Matt asked, sounding quite annoyed.
-Um...We are ah upmost sorry, sir!- The dark-skinned boy quickly apologized to the producer.- We were caught in a ah conversation between each other!- The boy added which made Matt sigh.
-Ugh...fine...I accept your apology.- Matt replied.
-Someone's got off on the wrong foot this morning.- The Chinese girl joked to the boy with a ponytail who just nodded in response.
-Ignore this big baby.- Chef said.- He's just mad because of what happened at the producers' meeting.- Chef explained.
-Could you believe that those...those...IDIOTS would allow a challenge as dangerous and difficult as this?! What if something bad happens?! What kind of psycho even designed this challenge?!- Matt exclaimed loudly, clearly angry at the other producers.
-I did.- Chris casually answered while Matt looked at him with a tired look on his face.
-Why doesn't it surprise me?- Matt sighed after a second.- Anyway, to the matter at hand.- Matt straighten up and moved towards the five people who just entered the room.- Thank you for answering to our e-mail, we're happy to have you aboard, bluh bluh... some other BS...What else am I supposed to say?- Matt questioned himself while the people in front of him exchanged confused glares.
-Oh, right! I know that being an intern isn't really what you were expecting and hoping for but I hope...- Matt tried to say with as much sympathy as he could before he was quickly interrupted by the white girl.
-Um...pardon me...Interns?- The Chinese girl asked in confusion.
-Yeah! What is going on?! Since when are we interns?- The boy with a ponytail asked.
-Exactly! I specifically got an e-mail stating that I got accepted as a contestant.- The chubby boy said while everyone of them except for the dark-skinned boy nodded.
-What? But we just picked the remaining six.- Matt mumbled out, not understanding what they were saying.
-WHAT?!- The four people, except for the dark-skinned boy, yelled out in surprise.
-I don't understand...- The Chinese girl said in confusion.
-But then why...- The chubby boy started saying.
-This is outrageous!- The boy with a ponytail yelled in anger.
-Ch-Chris l-lied to us?- The small girl asked with visible confusion.
-I...I meant we demand an explanation!- The boy with a ponytail ordered.
-CHRIS?!- Matt yelled, sounding even more annoyed.- What have you done?!
-What?- Chris asked, trying to sound oblivious.- As if they would reply to those e-mails if we said that they were going to be interns! I just... changed the truth into something more interesting and satisfying for these teenagers.- Chris explained while Matt groaned in annoyance.
-First, I need to go through the insanity of this show's producers, then argue with you over the people that should be accepted and lastly I need to deal with this?!- Matt yelled, looking tired of all this.- This has to be some kind of a joke!
-What else I could do?!- Chris yelled back.- It's not like they would come here if I said that they will become the interns!- He pointed out to Matt.
-Gentlemen, please. You ah should not fight.- The dark-skinned boy said, while stepping in between two friends, trying to stop them from fighting.
-The boy's right!- Chef added.- We have plenty of time to deal with this mistake. It's not like you have any other meeting today, right Matt?- Chef asked.
-Well, no...- Matt sighed.- Fine, but first...- Matt said as he turned to the soon-to-be-interns.- How about a small introduction?- Matt proposed the idea with a forced smile on his face.
-Introduction?- The boy with a ponytail asked with a rather annoyed vice.
-Well, how else could we talk to each other, I can't just call you "the Chinese girl" or "the chubby boy".- Matt pointed out to them.- It would be rude and not very formal. I'll start! My name is Mathias Fresh or Matt in short. I am one of the producers of this show.- Matt introduced himself to the rest.- You already know Chris and the person right next to him is our co-host and head of the kitchen, Chef Hatchet.- Matt introduced Chef as well, who immediately started waving to others with a creepy smile on his face which caused all five interns to shiver in fear.
-Now, how about you?- Matt asked and gestured towards soon-to-be-interns.
-Hello everybody!- The Chinese girl yelled out first.- My name is Viola Chang of the WonderEye Travelling Circus! It's a pleasure to meet you all and I can't wait 'till we become the best of friends!- Viola introduced herself to the rest with a big enthusiasm in her voice and overall appearance.
-Yeah! I also can't wait 'till that!- The chubby boy now yelled with a smile on his face.- I'm Mark-Paul Morris but my friends just call me Fiery! You get it?! Cause I have fiery hair!
-Yeah, we get it!- The boy with a ponytail groaned in annoyance.
-Anyway, I just wanted to say that it's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Fresh! Could I shake your hand?- Fiery asked with a small grin on his face.
-Um...why not?- Matt shrugged and extended his arm to Fiery with a smile but as soon as he shook his hand, he got electrocuted and trembled in pain.- OUCH!- Matt yelled in pain as he pushed Fiery away.
-What was that?!- Matt yelled, still shivering from pain.
-You just got pranked, bro!- Fiery yelled, and showed him a small device with a red button placed on the hand that Matt shook, as Fiery started laughing loudly.
-Very...funny.- Matt said with a little bit of sarcasm in his voice.- Who's next?
-I am ah Serge Chadwick Baroud! Also known as Chad! I am a son of the ambassador of Chad and I am a citizen of the beautiful country of Chad in which I served as a voluntary worker, fed the hungry, donated to the poor, and healed the sick! I can't wait to show the best out of me! I won't stop until I will be able to help everyone on this planet! But while I'm here, I also want you to treat me normally, back home in Chad people often praise me for everything that I've done! But I don't want praise! The smiles of the people I help is the only prize that I need! So for now, just treat me like any other teenager from Chad. A normal Chad from...- Chad continued his amazing declaration, with everyone staring at him with looks of admiration on their faces, until he finally got interrupted by the boy with a ponytail.
-From Chad! Yeah, we get it!- The boy with a ponytail yelled out, already annoyed by Chad but as soon as he realized that he snapped he sighed.- Sorry, for snapping at you.- The boy apologized to Chad.- I just guess that I'm still a little bit annoyed by that whole "intern" fiasco.- He said with an apologetic look.
-No need to be ah apologetic, my friend!- Chad replied to him.- I ah understand your still quite stressed mood and I forgive you for ah snapping at me!- Chad forgave the other boy, with a smile on his face.
-Thanks...- The boy with a ponytail replied, with an almost evil smirk on his face.- By the way, name's Ellis Robinson! I like talking with others, fixing hair, filing my nails...some people may consider me a little too feminine but I'm still one of the manliest men in my town.- Ellis said with a smile on his face.- Anyway, can't wait to know each one of you a little better.- He added after a second.
-S-So it's my turn now then, h-huh?- The small girl stuttered shyly.- I'm F-Flaky O-Ossoff. I'm not r-really that interesting, t-trust me. It's true th-that I interned for Chris in o-other sh-shows but I s-still hoped that I c-c-could be a contestant h-here.- She explained and lowered her head.
-Now, that everyone knows each other's names, why don't we discuss what we should do next?- Matt proposed to everyone.
-I-I-s there r-really no chance for us t-to compete?- Flaky asked shyly after a second.
-Yeah... No offense but being an intern isn't what I was applying for. Also it would suck- Fiery added after a second.
-Yeah, yeah. Being an intern gives less opportunity to make friends than being an actual contestant.- Viola pointed out to everyone.
-And no opportunity for 100.000 dollars. Not to mention the practically non-existing possibility of some summer romance.- Ellis added with a sigh.
-I ah don't complain.- Chad announced and shrugged while the others glared at him.- What?
-I am sorry but we just accepted the last six contestants. We can't do anything about that. Not to mention that the other producers already got the memo from me about you.- Matt explained, trying to be comprehensive while doing it.
-This sucks.- Fiery sighed.- I had so many pranks that I wanted to pull on my fellow teammates.- Fiery said with a dose of disappointment in his voice.
-Sorry kid, that's how the showbiz works. It just isn't fair. Just like life.- Chris said with a smirk and then chuckled.
-Wait! Shouldn't we get then something...I don't know...in return?- Ellis asked and raised his eyebrow.
-In return?- Chris asked.
-We got deceived by you guys. We could even file a lawsuit against you. I'm sure that there's a paragraph for that.- Ellis added with an evil smirk on his face.
-Ellis is ah right!- Chad of all people said.- I know that this is ah cruel but nobody should lie to others! If you truly want to be just then you should give some sort of ah repayment to my fellow interns.- Chad said and gestured to the people around him.
-But we're not interns yet, right?- Viola asked, kinda confused by Chad's last statement.
-N-No.- Flaky replied.- We d-didn't even sign a c-c-contract yet.- She added after a second.
-Actually, I have the contract right here!- Chris announced and gave one contract to each one of the future interns.
-Why is it so long?- Fiery asked.
-Oh, just some boring formality. You don't need to read it. Just sign it.- Chris said with a smirk.
-We would get paid, right?- Ellis asked as he started looking through his contract.
-Of course.- Matt replied.- It's like any other summer job after all.- He added afterwards.
-How m-many?- Flaky suddenly asked, which made everyone look at her much to her discomfort.
-Look at the 10th page.- Chris said. and everyone did what he said.
-You're kidding, right?- Ellis asked.
-What?- Chris asked in confusion.
-It states that we can only work eight hours per day.- Ellis pointed out.- And that the payment is NOTHING?!
-It's an internship. What were you expecting?- Chris asked after a second.
-Risking our lives for nothing in return? Not cool, dude!- Fiery said after a moment.
-Guys, guys! The work isn't just about ah money! It's about helping others! Making a better society! Making yourself a better person...- Chad started saying but got interrupted by others.
-SHUT UP!- The others yelled at him.
-Without m-money I won't be able to buy m-m-myself new games.- Flaky said.
-Without money I won't be able to maintain my beautiful hair and keep up with the presents I love to give to my friends back at home.- Ellis said with a deceiving smirk on his face.
-Without money I won't be able to buy all these pranking materials like fake blood or mechanisms to build those zappers!- Fiery explained.
-Without money we won't be able to buy food. Without food we die out of starvation. I don't wanna die out of starvation!- Viola yelled in fear.
-Everyone stop!- Matt yelled in order to calm everyone down.- We can make a compromise.- Matt proposed.- How about 12 bucks per hour? It's kinda a reasonable amount of cash.
-12 bucks per hour?! Matt are you crazy?!- Chris yelled out.- My massage budget would be sliced in half because of that!- Chris yelled in fright.
-Could you please stop making everything harder for me!- Matt yelled back at Chris.
-No, you're making everything harder for me!- Chris exclaimed back.
-Ugh...such babies.- Chef commented and rolled his eyes.- 5 bucks for hour for you guys at max.
-Only 5?!- Ellis asked with annoyance in his voice.
-Hey! Some people gain less in this country!- Chef yelled back at him.- Be grateful for what you get! Also 40 bucks a day is still a lot of money to spend for teenagers like you!
-Okay, okay! Calm down! 5 dollars per hour sounds great, right guys?- Ellis said and turned towards others who nodded with smiles, all scared of Chef's reaction.- And now other rules that need to be changed.
-What? There's more?- Matt asked, sounding confused.- How many disadvantages for being an intern did you put in those contracts?!- Matt asked Chris.
-Why do you assume it was me?! The producers write down those contracts!- Chris yelled back.
-But you're the one who discusses them with them!- Matt yelled back.
-This is g-getting awkward.- Flaky sighed and looked at the ground.
-How do those two even co-exist together?- Ellis asked, not truly understanding them.
-It's so sad to see two good friends fight each other.- Viola commented with a tear in her eye.
-Maybe some good prank or joke would bring their moods up.- Fiery suggested to others.
-I kinda ah don't think that this would work.- Chad said with sadness in his voice.
-Okay, just ignore those two big babies.- Chef suddenly said and approached the five people.- Just say what you want and I'll try to make them happen.- Chef said with a smile.
-5 dollars per hour, I ah guess. If that's what my ah fellow friends really want.- Chad proposed the first change to Chef.
-We won't be called to those really dangerous jobs! The ones that could risk our lives! Or the boring ones!- Fiery suggested after a second.
-We w-would be allowed to k-keep electronics at the i-i-island.- Flaky proposed while looking at her GameGuy.
-We would have enough time to interact with each other before or after work!- Viola proposed her idea.- We could start working at 10 am and end at 7 pm with one hour break in the middle of the day for dinner for example.- She added with a smile.
-We would get private rooms...As well as private bathrooms! And we will eat dinners with the rest of the staff.- Ellis said his idea and then the smirk formed on his face as he came up with a new idea.- Also...as an extra compensation...you could disregard the competitors that you accepted today and let us choose them instead.- Ellis said with an almost evil smirk on his face.
-Yeah, that sounds like fun!- Viola said with a smile and every other candidate for an intern nodded in agreement.
-Fine...whatever. If that means that we will finally get the interns then it's fine by me. The producers would probably prepare a new contract that would be presented to you in future. But don't be surprised if they don't pay you. Matt's been saying that both them and Chris are quite greedy when it comes to paychecks.- Chef explained the situations to future interns
-Um...I've heard that.- Chris said after a minute.- And don't go behind my back, agreeing to all their demands!
-Yeah, we spent nearly two hours picking the last six. It would be a total waste of our time if we would change them for their picks.- Matt pointed out after Chris as well.
-How about a little ah compromise?- Chad suggested in order to stop the arguing.
-Another compromise?!- Chris asked, sounding quite angry at this point.
-What do you suggest?- Matt asked.
-You could ah keep one of the guys you accepted.- Chad started explaining his idea.- Then prepare 10 more apps and put them in pairs. After that ah present each one of us with one pair from which we will ah choose the person we like more.- Chad explained his idea and ended it by putting a smirk on his face.
-What?! No way!- Chris yelled but got soon interrupted by Matt.
-Fine.- Matt said as he crossed his arms and looked away.
-What?! Matt!- Chris exclaimed as he turned toward his friend.
-Don't even provoke me to start another quarrel.- Matt asked Chris.- I thought about it and as much as I don't want this to happen. They deserve that compensation.- Matt explained calmly to Chris.- And I just want to go home already so can we just do as they want?
-Ugh...fine!- Chris groaned in annoyance.- But don't run back to me if they choose the most boring people out there.- Chris exclaimed and pointed at Matt.
-Then...who are we gonna keep?- Matt asked.
-Let me think...um...I don't know...- Chris mumbled, not knowing who to choose.- What about her?- Chris asked and pointed to one of the apps that were previously in the box of accepted characters.
-Oh, you mean Bridgette? The surfer girl. I was actually going to suggest her myself.- Matt said with a smile.
-Then at least we don't have to argue about that one. Bridgette is in. Now to pick the pairs for those losers.- Chris said while pointing his finger to the interns.
-We heard that!- Fiery yelled, looking slightly offended by that.
-Is it ah weird that we'll be the ones to accept that ah last group of contestants?- Chad asked his fellow future interns.
-Not at all.- Ellis replied with a smile.
-Like totally! Just imagine all those interesting people that we will meet thanks to our choice.- Viola pointed out to the rest.
-I-It would be f-fun to meet a f-fellow gamer. With l-l-lots of muscles...- Flaky quietly mumbled to herself, a blush appearing on her face.
-As long as they deserve to be on the ah show, I'm cool with ah everyone!- Chad explained.
-Okay, we got the pairs.- Matt interrupted the conversation between the others.
-Already?- Fiery asked, not believing that they could choose everyone in just a span of a few minutes.
-We had most of those guys already rejected so we are left with few apps to choose from anyway.- Chris explained with his arms crossed.
-Anyway, Fiery! You're up first.- Matt said while presenting the boy with two apps of two boys.
-Both of those guys are writers.- Fiery pointed out.- Isn't that like...super boring?
-They're both interesting characters. But we can't have two writers in the game, can we?- Chris pointed out.
-I don't know...Can I flip the coin?- Fiery suddenly suggested while both Chris and Matt glared at him with widened eyes.
-Really?- Chris asked.
-I'll just do it!- Fiery said while pulling a wallet out of the chain on his belt and took one coin from it.- Heads will be Mendeleev's table and tails will be Mr. Hill!- Fiery joked with the surnames of both the writers and thrown his coin into the air, grabbed it mid-air and put it on his second hand.- Tails! That mean's Mr. Hill is in.
-And what's Mr. Hill's full name?- Matt asked with a confused look on his face.
-Umm...let me see...Ah! Jace Bradley Hillcrest!- Fiery replied.
-Fine. Then he's in.- Chris replied. The next pair. You!- Chris yelled as he pointed at Viola.
-Oh, me! I'm so excited already!- Violas yelled and ran over to Chris and Matt, practically jumping in a place from the amount of excitement in her.
-Your task is to choose between two guys who don't tolerate any nonsense thrown their way. Guys who like to keep it real.- Matt explained her task.
-Oh, but they both seem mean!- Viola pointed out as she looked through their apps with a disappointed look on her face.
-But they are good for causing some drama!- Chris explained.- We need these kinds of guys.
-I guess I can go with Johnathan Tupuola.- Viola finally said.- He states in his audition tape that he wants to help his family. That must mean that he's nice, right?- Viola pointed out while most of the people in the room stayed silent.- Right?- Viola asked one more time, this time not being so sure about her choice.
-Johnny Weird-Name... Works with me.- Chris said as he took the app from Viola's hands and put Johnathan's in the box of the accepted characters.
-Right... Chad. How about you choose next?- Matt proposed to the polite boy.
-Yes! Thank you, sir! I will not ah disappoint you!- Chad exclaimed with pride.
-Your task is to choose between two close friends.- Chris explained as he handed two apps to Chad.- We can't accept both of them which means that you'll choose between them. Who knows? Maybe your choice will ruin their friendship forever. Making one of them jealous of the other.- Chris continued his statement while Chad looked like he got overcome by fear.
-Don't listen to him, Chad.- Matt interrupted.- Nothing like that will happen. Just go with your heart and you'll choose the right person. I know that.- Matt comforted him while Chad sighed and started looking throughout the apps.
-Ah, I think we ah should pick her!- Chad finally said.- She really cares about her ah friends and about her work. She even made the audition for her friend and as much as ah I would want to accept her friend too, I know I can ah only choose one...so I'll go with Mayu Ayama!
-Wasn't it the stage name of that weird cosplayer girl?- Chris asked after a moment.
-Oh, right! I remember her app. Her full name is Maya Magnolia, isn't it? I loved her.- Chef suddenly interrupted.
-It's because of your love for dressing up.- Chris joked.
-It's true. It's not like it's a big deal.- Chef replied with a straight face.
-Anyway...who's next?- Chris asked and looked at the two remaining interns. Ellis was looking indifferent while Flaky was hiding her face behind her GameGuy.
-Okay. I can choose next!- Ellis said when he noticed Flaky's state.
-Here you have it. Will you choose a girl broken mentally or a girl broken economically?- Chris asked with a smirk on his face as he handed the apps to the boy.
-Hmmm...- Ellis grabbed his chin, looking lost in thoughts.- Either I can choose a girl that is bullied by nearly everyone or a girl that is a travelling artist?- Ellis asked as he raised his eyebrow in disbelief while Chris just shrugged.
-Let me think...I think I'll go with Valerie Dunn after all.- Ellis said as he picked the first girl.- She deserves more to be on the show. Also she seems like a fun person.- Ellis exclaimed with a big smile on his face.-...fun person to break even more...- Ellis added really quietly so nobody could hear him and then chuckled a little.
-So Valoser...- Chris started but got immediately hit by Matt into his arm.- Hey! Ouch! Okay...Valerie...is accepted.- Chris said and rolled his eyes.
-So the last pick belongs to Flaky.- Matt said and handed the last two apps to the shy girl.- You get to pick between a pair of cousins.- Matt explained while Flaky began reading the apps.
-Really? Pulling ah families apart? How could you?- Chad asked, really disturbed by that thought.
-It ain't Africa, perfect boy.- Chris interrupted.- Families don't fall apart over something like that.
-I've a-already d-decided.- Flaky said shyly.
-Already?- Chris asked, as this time he was surprised by her speed.
-What can I say? I-I am speed.- Flaky said with a small smile on her face.- A-Anyway I chose C-Cody A-Anderson.- Flaky revealed the last accepted boy.- He states that he really likes games and ummm...- Flaky's face went red, immediately pointing that she might have thought of something inappropriate to say.
-His cousin would ruin you for that.- Chris joked.- But she won't be in sooooo...- Chris said slowly as he put Cody's app in the accepted box and threw the other app away.
-There. We have the whole cast, now if you excuse me.- Matt said and headed towards the exit.
-Hey! Where are you going?- Chris asked.- Aren't you supposed to show the accepted contestants to other producers?
-I am...but I am too tired for that now so I'll just give myself a break. I can thank you for that.- Matt said while smiling sarcastically at Chris.- Everyone, you are all dismissed. You five, the producers will contact you regarding the contracts so keep your eyes open for any e-mail or calls that may be coming from me.- Matt explained while turning to the interns.
-Soooooo...we can go home now?-Ellis asked, already tired of being there.
-Yes. After you sign your contracts, we will inform you of the place where you will have to go to be transported to the island.- Matt explained calmly.- We plan to start filming the season around 1st June so you'll have to be on the Island on 25th May at the latest so we could start testing some challenges.- Matt explained.
-If that means that we're skipping the ending of a school year then hey, that's fine by me!- Ellis commented with a smirk.
-No school for the last month or more, awesome!- Fiery yelled.- Although I would miss some of the people from school.
-I will miss my family and the circus...- Viola sighed in sadness.
-Oh, guys! Heads up! It's only ah two months at most! I'm sure that ah everything will be good! You can always ah send them letters or talk with them on ah phone!- Chad pointed out trying to bring the mood up.
-Yeah, Chad's right!- Matt agreed with a smile on his face.- Everything will be good, trust me.- Matt reassured the soon-to-be interns.
-Well, you're right guys! We can't be negative in situations like these!- Viola exclaimed with her usual bubbly personality.- We have to be optimistic and look at the bright sides of life!
-Yeah!- Fiery agreed with her.
-Ugh...I'm surrounded by idiots...- Ellis mumbled quietly to himself.- Yes, there's nothing that will stop us!- Ellis this time said out loud with as much enthusiasm as Fiery and Viola.
-So, Flaky, my best intern ever?- Chris turned to Flaky who was now quietly playing on her GameGuy again.
-F-Fine I'll try m-my best, Chris...- Flaky said shyly while Chris put his hand on her back.
-Good, cause you'll be officially on my coffee duty. After all you're the best coffee maker that I know.- Chris said while a smile appeared on Flaky's face.
-Anyway...I have to go now. We're stay in touch though.- Matt said to everyone.- Remember! Reality's an illusion, the universe is a hologram, buy gold! Byeeeee!- Matt yelled happily and left the room. (A/N. Gravity Falls reference cause why not)
-What was ah that?- Chad asked, looking kinda confused.
-Oh, Matt loves random quotes like that.- Chris explained.- Anyway, isn't it the time for you all to go as well?- Chris asked.
-Well, I have a bus around 5 pm actually so I can stay a little bit longer.- Fiery replied.
-My family's circus is in town and the next performance is around 6 pm so the same with me.- Viola added.
-I have a hair appointment for half past four so I'm free as well.- Ellis revealed with a smirk on his face.
-I was a-a-actually hoping for staying a little b-bit longer a-as well.- Flaky revealed surprisingly.
-If everyone's ah staying then I can stay too.- Chad said with his famous smirk on his face.
Chris then stayed silent for a minute and glared at them.
-That was not a question but a subtle reminder that you can and need to go now.- Chris truthfully said to the people in front of him.- We can't be here without Matt since it's his office.- Chris revealed.- Company's policy or something like that.
-What?! Really? What a bummer...- Viola said with disappointment in her voice.
-Well, if we must.- Ellis said.- It was nice to meet you all guys, I already can't wait till we start working together.- Ellis added and waved towards the others before leaving the room.
-I-I'll leave too, then.- Flaky stuttered out.- B-Bye e-everyone.- Flaky shyly waved to others and left not so long after.
-Everyone's going home.- Fiery sighed.
-I know, right? And I was about to suggest an invitation to my family's circus next performance.- Viola revealed to the people left in the office.
-Really?- Chef asked with a smile on his face.
-Yeah! A good way to socialize before we start working together!- Viola explained to the rest and nearly all of them nodded.
-But what about Ellis and Flake?- Fiery asked.- They already left.
-I can ah go for them.- Chad suggested the idea.
-Good idea, Chad! Quick! Go for them!- Viola ordered with a smile while Chad saluted her.
-Yes Ma'am!- Chad yelled back and ran out of the room.
-Are we going with them?- Chris asked Chef, not so sure about whether to accept or decline the invitation.
-Why not? It's not like we have something better to do.- Chef explained.- And anyway, I haven't been in a circus since childhood. I would love to see the performance.- Chef added with excitement in his voice.
-Ugh...fine.- Chris groaned in slight annoyance.- Let's just go already.- He added.
-Yeah! Chad should get Ellis and Flaky by now! With that let's go!- Viola exclaimed loudly and approached the doors.- Everyone! Follow me!- She yelled once more and everyone left the office, following behind Viola.
And the last reveal is officially over. Now I can focus on the rest. YAY!
Firstly, let me say sorry to everyone whose OC didn't get in. It doesn't mean that your OC is bad or something but I can't also choose everyone. I had only 13 spots plus 5 intern spots so it wasn't that easy for me to choose from nearly 50 apps that I received. There is always a second chance in the future. I, for once, know that I will write Pahkitew Island SYOC in future so maybe you'll be lucky then.
The canon characters that got lucky to be picked today are:
-Cody, the 4th place of the poll that I organized and the highest placing boy in that poll. I actually wasn't planning to include him at first but after seeing the love that you guys have for him, I decided to give him a chance.
-The WINNER of the poll that gained 27 out of 33 votes isssssssss...BRIDGETTE! Congratulations to her! I wasn't expecting her to be in the first place to be honest but I'll try my best in writing her character.
The interns are here: Ellis, Viola, Chad, Flaky and Fiery. I'm sorry that I made them interns kinda without consulting you but I still hope that you'll follow the story and enjoy it. I'm once again apologizing. I'm also hoping that I portrayed them well enough. If you have something against it then PM me and I will try to change my mistakes in the future episodes.
If some of you are questioning why exactly your OC became an intern, be free to PM me and I explain.
Anyway, the cast is complete. Now to begin the story. Although I will probably not start it for some time. I have to write the second episode of Revenge of the Island first cause I already promised that to some people who have OCs in there. I will try to write both parts of the first episode of Island afterwards. I will not give the actual date but if I would have to guess then probably late July or earlier if I have time.
Also just like always I can't come up with a better ending so it seems really weird.
I'm once again sorry to those whose OCs didn't get in.
OFFICIAL CAST
Girls:
1. Heather, 16, The Queen Bee (Canon Character)
2. Gwen, 16, The Loner (Canon Character)
3. Felicity "Faith" Anne Laverre, 17, The Steely Percussionist (Submitted by Ecliptic Plasma)
4. Courtney, 16, The Type A (Canon Character)
5. Kylie Conroy, 16, The Motivator (Submitted by Grape Escape)
6. Maxwell "Maxine" Sarver, 16, The Mastermind Babysitter (Submitted by ChaoticMax)
7. Katie, 16, The Sweet Girl (Canon Character)
8. Sadie, 16, The Sweet Girl's Best Friend (Canon Character)
9. Colleen Russell, 18, The Stern Mother Figure (Submitted by NumberOneKatieFan)
10. Bridgette, 16, The Surfer Girl (Canon Character)
11. Maya "Mayu Ayama" Magnolia, 16, The Cosplayer (Submitted by Epifanio Therion)
12. Valerie Dunn, 17, The Broken Girl (Submitted by BadLuckAE)
Boys:
1. Joshua "Josh" Everest, 17, The Laidback Skateboarder" (Submitted by Nobody245)
2. Ashe Ward, 17, The Invisible Dork (Submitted by MorbidGinger)
3. Fenton Burkley, 17, The Hyper-Competent Sidekick (Submitted by LittleRedline)
4. Duncan, 16, The Delinquent (Canon Character)
5. Harold Norbert Cheever Doris McGrady V, 16, The Dweeb (Canon Character)
6. Charles "Charlie" Edward Classon, 18, The Survival Expert (Submitted by Gucci Mane LaFlare)
7. Justin, 16, The Eye Candy (Canon Character)
8. Ezekiel, 16, The Homeschooled Guy (Canon Character)
9. Marty Jacobson, 16, The Photographer (Submitted by Jessthedork)
10. Cody Anderson, 16, The Geek (Canon Character)
11. Jace Bradley Hillcrest, 17, The Insecure Author (Submitted by BigBadBrad)
12. Johnathan "Johnny" Tupuola, 17, The No-Nonsense Leader (Submitted by Solar Sunrise)
INTERNS:
1. Serge "Chad" Chadwick Baroud, 17, The Chad From Chad (Submitted by Mr. Ruff)
2. Mark-Paul "Fiery" Morris, 16, The Prankster (Submitted by lordgemini)
3. Ellis Robinson, 16, The Two-Faced Sweatheart (Submitted by Aya Williams)
4. Flaky Ossoff, 16, The Hermit Gamer (Submitted by Pichu77)
5. Viola Chang, 16, The Circus Acrobat (Submitted by Katastic Writer)
All the reveals are completed so all that's left for me is just give you two last things.
Firstly for anyone who's interested in joining the story's server on discord, then all you need to do is ask me to be their friend and after that I will send you an invitation to the server. All the info for my discord is on my profile.
Last thing aka the REVIEW QUESTION, BABY!
-What do you like about this reveal? What are your thoughts before the start of the season? Do you like the canon characters that get to compete in this season?
And a special question for intern's creators:
-Do you like the portrayal of your characters so far? Would you change anything about it?
Anyway that's all for now.
MTDN signing off!
