(deathlyhallows123)
Cody woke up. He had a tiring day yesterday, but was okay with that. He heard his phone ring, and got it.
"Hello?"
"Hey Cody, I'm Daisuke. You know, the Japanese kid from Hawaii. Listen, we are going to have a basketball game on the floor gym in 20 minutes. Want to play?"
"Sure. But I stink at basketball."
"Don't worry about it. We're a bunch of nerds, so we can stink together. And later, we are going to have a practice tournament downstairs in the set. They said we could use it, so want to come?"
"Sure, just let me get changed."
"Don't eat breakfast, just grab something from the buffet so you will have enough energy. We can eat during the tournament."
"Alright." And with that Cody put on his Sox shirt and left straight for the gym on the floor.
When Cody showed up, he saw 7 other boys ready to play ball. Cody shrugged and joined them.
Now unbeknownst to Cody, he had accidently became a better basketball player. Because he was always cleaning up after Woody, he had created a laundry hoop to throw things into. Furthermore, his cooking had made him much better with his hands and now he was able to dribble like Larry Bird.
When Barky passed him the ball, Cody pulled up and surprisingly hit a three very easily. This continued
(20 minutes later)
The game was tied when Barky passed Cody back the ball, and Cody was look to win this game. He pump faked, drove, went through his legs, crossed over, went behind his back before sinking a bank shot to win the game. Daisuke came over to Cody, shaking his head. "You're a dirty liar!"
Cody was bewildered. He didn't know he had lied. "I didn't lie about anything. Did I?"
Daisuke just shook his head, a grin coming on. "You said you sucked. That was the opposite of sucked!"
Cody just grinned and shook hands with his new friends. They went down to the stage, ready to compete in a mock tournament, just so he could get the hang of it.
On Cody's way down, he saw Maddie, and decided to stop to talk with her.
"Maddie! How are you!"
"I'm fine Cody. I know you're going down to practice your Jeopardy games. I just uploaded the questions onto the set. You guys are conducting the game by yourself, and you get the answers flashed in the same card Alex Trebek uses. So you need someone to basically host the game. You know how to play, so go ahead.
Cody walked down and got inside the ballroom/set. He saw the podiums and ran straight for them. Cody saw that he was the last person, so he wanted to filled in.
"There you are Cody!" Barky exclaimed. "You're playing first according to the schedule we made up, so get to the podium and start playing."
Cody was shoved forward and he began to mess around with the buzzer quickly so the game could start.
Barky would be the host for this game, and Cody would face Jonathan and Lauren. Cody got ready to destroy.
"The categories for the first round are: Animal Sciences, Food Faraway, Presidents, African History, The Law, and The States. Cody, make your selection.
Cody decided to go with African History for 1000, just for fun.
"Name the capitals of both countries named Congo."
Cody rang in immediately. "What are Brazzaville and Kinshasa?"
"Correct. Make another selection Cody."
"Animal Sciences for 1000, please."
"This largest rodent scares away even crocodiles."
Cody was first. "What is a capybara?"
"Correct."
"Food Faraway, for the same value please."
Barky read the question. "Made in India, this type of bread is a tortilla type item.
Cody was just unstoppable. "What is chapatti?
When Barky gave him the signal, Cody went for The Law.
"A writ of this means that the right to a fair and speedy trial can be suspended."
Cody smiled, remembering the days he wanted to be a lawyer. "What is a writ of habeus corpus?"
"The States please."
"Name three states along the fabled corn belt."
Cody got right to it. "What are Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas?" Kansas would come, as he associated that with Bailey.
After he was proclaimed correct, he went for the final question. "Presidents for 1000 please."
"There are 6 capitals in the world named after Presidents. Name the Presidents."
Cody knew this the way he knew everything. "Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, James Madison, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and James Monroe."
After this, Cody just let up. He thought that letting them know too much about his abilities would not be advised, so he let up just enough to make a close game.
"Our Final Jeopardy category is: The Yankees vs. Red Sox."
Cody knew he would get this one, the only thing he was wondering was about the clue."
"In 2005, at a game at Fenway Park, this man caught a Red Sox line drive by leaning over the fence. He subsequently became the most hated man in Boston."
It took him 10 out of the thirty to write Marion Moseby down. He can't believe they would ask this question, but it played to his strength.
"Times up," Barky announced, "Let's see what you have."
"Jonathan, you couldn't come up with anything. That's too bad.
"Same with you Lauren."
"Cody, you've gotten it right. You're the champion of this mock tournament game!"
Everyone laughed, and the next 3 came on. Bailey, Vikram, and Gina were sparring in this one.
Cody took a seat in the audience to watch the game. While he was watching, he got a text from Zack.
Broseph. Great time touring L.A. Let's meet up for dinner at around, oh and I saw Meg Whitman campaigning.
Cody smiled. Meg Whitman was this Republican selfish rich businesswomen gubernatorial candidate.
What did she say?
She was saying she was normal while wearing a 100000 dollar suit! Typical Repub.
Cody texted Zack back, saying they would meet up for dinner, and Cody turned his attention to the game.
Bailey was creaming her competitors. Unlike Cody, she didn't let up. When the round finally ended, Bailey had all the money on the board.
The final Jeopardy question was about Political Geography. Barky read the question.
"This has been the most reliable state for Democrats, going for the Republicans only once since 1956."
Cody knew this one was Minnesota: he and Bailey had done a report on it for Miss Tut's class.
"Gina, you are right! Minnesota is the answer."
"Same with you Vikram!"
"Bailey, you got it right. You are the winner!"
After, that, the next three games flew by quickly, with Cody not paying much attention to them. Afterwards, Cody left to go play basketball with his buddies. Bailey, however, had to go back to her room, as she had a conversation with Maddie.
Bailey opened her door and got inside. She had already given Maddie the key.
"Bailey, I'm here. Why did you need to talk to me?"
"Maddie, I need to ask you something."
"Sure Bailey, but make it quick. I have a dinner to go soon with Alex Trebek."
"Maddie, does Cody still like me?"
Maddie was a bit surprised by this question. But in her typical fashion, she answered with poise. "Well, I honestly don't know. I can ask him if you want, but that would be weird. Why? Do you still like him?"
"No Maddie, I can't say I like him. I just want to know if he still does."
Although Maddie was a little miffed, she decided to do this for her friend she left the room, hoping to tell Cody later.
Bailey wasn't lying when she said she didn't like Cody. She absolutely did not like Cody. She loved him.
(In Cody's room)
Cody was watching Sarah Palin on Glenn Beck's show. She was talking about opposing gay rights.
"You see folks, the gays are evil people hellbent on perverting our values. They always have sex before marriage. Yes, I see another caller is coming on."
"Hi, I'm Cody from Los Angeles. Why are you accusing gays of premarital sex when your daughter engaged in that when she was underage?"
"You better refudiate that about my daughter! She is good and charming. So what if she had premarital sex. She is a good conservative women. Do not, I repeat do not, insult Sarah Palin! Don't misunderestimate the conservative values. This earth is already 6000 years old, and conservatives are the reason for its successes. Jesus will slay you!"
Cody just laughed and hung up. He heard a knock on the door and yelled, "It's open!"
The door opened. It was Bailey.
A/N: So how was that? I want 30 Reviews before I can get the next chapter on. Good reviews please make them meaningful. Lady Emily will write the next bit if she can. The romance won't come for a while, and the games are going to be very interesting. I will delve into the questions a bit more than normal. The romance is coming, and do not "misunderestimate" Maddie's role in the story. No sparks will come until the time of the tournament. Alright just read and review and 30 reviews!