A/N: Wow! We managed to get 9 reviews for Chapter One! Thanks so much everyone! That means the world to me, because last season averaged 3 or 4 reviews a chapter, and to have 9 people review the premier is amazing! If this number stays constant, we can hit my goal of 200 reviews well before the end! So, in order to thank everyone for the wonderful reviews, I shall give everyone shout-outs from now on!
Yoshette: Why are you a guest? You need to get a true account! I love your reviews so much! Thanks for being the first official fan of the Wrecking Crew! I'm super glad you're a fan of Spike, and whoever's not a fan of Junior…well…I won't say! Anyway, I'm happy you managed to catch my insinuation of Spike's debut game, and I do kind of feel bad for Koops as well, but we'll see what happens to him!
Cluekid: I'm thrilled you enjoyed the first chapter! Why don't you like Spike and Shokora, they're so entertaining! Shokora always plays the revered and dignified individual, so I gave her a new twist!
ultimateCCC: It is getting interesting! You did not review my last story, so I welcome you to my works and I give you my thanks for being interested in my story! With time, it will get even more interesting!
Soliddude1175: Well, I do know what you mean, but I think the Wrecking Crew is going to be unlike any alliance on the actual show. They may lose some, they may win some, I won't tell for now. However, Shokora is going to be nothing like Peach, you'll see!
PaloozaChu: Of course I'll keep going my faithful Chu! I shall adhere to my own showtimes this time! Furthermore, Jojora's plot may be foiled, and I think Vivian and Koops make a sweet couple as well. It's an underused couple in my book, and an underrated one as well.
FireDragon24k: A new season does mean new challenges, and I'm going to stick to the Mario Party Mini-Games like I had envisioned last time. So, expect the challenges to be more like that!
RetroKoopa: Yes! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Jojora may have caught Vivian and Koops, but they both get to fight in tonight's veto competition, so we'll see how they do! Shokora may be deadly, but I think Diddy valued knocking out a showmance over the cocky political analyst.
PrincessToady: Well you better review, you made the banner after all! But in all seriousness, thank you for appreciating this cast more. It just popped into my head. I love the Sprixie Princesses, however I found it difficult to characterize them, seeing as how they all seemed airy but then could build crystal pipes with only a wrench. So, I met in the middle and had Di be a stupid mechanical engineer. But the other underrated characters are all wonderful as well, and I know what you mean by having the standard roster be a bit blasé.
Yoshpa Kong: I don't know if Vivian and Koops will get off the block…well I do…but I won't tell! Hopefully they'll find away, but you must read to find out! Thanks so much for the first review, and I hope you enjoy the whole season!
Previously on Big Brother: Chai Kingdom!
Twelve brand new houseguests embarked upon the journey of their lives, entering the Big Brother: Chai Kingdom house for the very first time!
"By crumbs! We're actually here!" Flurrie gasped, hugging Di, squeezing her a bit too tight.
"This is so different than last season," Toad smiled.
"I cannot believe we're here!" Jojora cried, "This is so awesome!"
"Quick!" Dry Bones instructed, "We must find some beds before the next group enters!"
Claiming beds and getting to know one another, the houseguests already formed several bonds.
"So I guess it's us three in here then," Diddy nodded, "Hopefully, we'll never have to give up our nice beds."
"Looks like we've found our two other roommates," Toad said to Vivian, who happily welcomed Plum.
Koops: Vivian has been the only person so far who I felt like I really connect with. Maybe it's because she was so nice to me when I first entered the house?
During the first Head of Household competition, Diddy hopped his way to power, and became the season's first HOH.
"Congratulations Diddy!" Chen T. cried over the loudspeaker, "You were the last one standing, and therefore are the first Head of Household of the season!"
"Alright!" Diddy cheered, and Vivian glided over to the podium to retrieve the Head of Household key. Placing it around Diddy's neck, they all cheered for him, some more enthusiastic than others.
Diddy: I can't believe it! DK is going to be so proud of me! He was never HOH, and I'm the first one! This is amazing!
Upstairs, the season's first alliance formed, with Spike as the mastermind. Naming themselves the Wrecking Crew, they set out to wreck the season's first showmance.
"The Wrecking Crew," Spike smiled, "We'll wreck everyone in this game."
Jojora: Being a reporter, I am all about gossip! I can't believe Koops and Vivian just kissed one another! This is some juicy stuff!
Running upstairs, Jojora informed Diddy of the budding romance, and as a result, he nominated Vivian and Koops for eviction.
Diddy: I know I did the right thing, because they could ruin everyone's game.
Koops: Just when I was settling in and making friends, Diddy nominates Vivian and I…super…
Vivian: Jojora was the only person outside when Koops and I kissed! She must've sold us out! I'm getting to the bottom of this, and I'm going to personally make sure neither Koops or myself gets evicted!
Tonight, Vivian and Koops battle it out for the golden power of veto, but will either of them win the coveted prize? Plus, what happens when Vivian calls out Jojora in front of the entire house? And one houseguest will learn how dangerous it is to befriend someone on the block! All of this and more tonight, on Big Brother: Chai Kingdom!
Welcome to Big Brother: Chai Kingdom!
Name: Spike Foreman
Age: 40
Occupation: Construction Worker
Name: Flurrie Windings
Age: 55
Occupation: Retired Actress
Name: Plum Pitcore
Age: 22
Occupation: Golfer
Name: Jojora Teeheena
Age: 23
Occupation: Reporter
Name: Dry Bones Skelexo
Age: 24
Occupation: Cruise Line Chef
Name: Toad Kapino
Age: 23
Occupation: College Student
Name: Koops Shelle
Age: 21
Occupation: Letter Sorter
Name: Vivian Umbrae
Age: 21
Occupation: Musician
Name: Bowser Koopa Jr.
Age: 25
Occupation: College Student
Name: Diddy Kong
Age: 26
Occupation: Property Appraiser
Name: Shokora Aiko
Age: 32
Occupation: Political Consultant
Name: Diana Sprixie
Age: 22
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
Episode 2: Blame it on the Crane
(FLASHBACK): "As you can see," Diddy spoke, "I have nominated you Koops and you Vivian for eviction. Someone told me you two are in a budding showmance, and that can be bad for everyone's game, so I nominated you both to rid of the threat, sorry."
Koops seemed sad, but a wildfire blazed across Vivian's eyes, furious as to who told Diddy such information.
"With that," Diddy spoke, "This nomination ceremony is adjourned."
The cameras focused into real time, and Vivian rose from the kitchen table, dusting herself off and shooting Diddy a rather furious look. However, she wasn't as mad at the simian as she should be, simply because she knew he hadn't figured out her showmance by himself.
Koops, on the other hand, was a little more distraught. Having been thrust into a social environment, the awkward young koopa had hoped to make friends, and now things seemed to be headed in the opposite direction. He was already bonding with Toad and Vivian, but then all of a sudden Diddy thrust him and Vivian into the spotlight and even announced they were a showmance.
Were the even a showmance? Could you call it that? They had kissed, that was all, but nothing was official.
Koops: I've resolved to do my best in this game, but I can't help but feel I was wrongly nominated! I muster up enough courage to kiss a girl, and now I may pack my bags because of it? If I make it through this week, I'm going to give Diddy a run for his money! Literally!
Dismissing herself into her small but exquisite bedroom, Vivian left the bustle of the living room and kitchen behind and sunk into her small bed. Moments later, Plum sauntered in, plopping down on the bed next to Vivian.
"I'm so sorry girl," Plum consoled her, rubbing her shoulders in comfort.
"It just sucks," Vivian complained, wiping away the beginnings of tears with her fingers, "I just…I just like Koops you know? Is that a crime?"
"So…," Plum let a girly grin slip, "You do like him?"
"God Plum," Vivian sighed, "What? Are we at some slumber party? Yeah, I like Koops."
"I was just wondering," Plum retorted with a smile, "Is he a good kisser?"
"Plum!" Vivian cried in detest.
"Just wondering," Plum said in what was barely a whisper.
"Fine," Vivian huffed, "I'll have you know he's a rather…decent kisser."
"Decent?" Plum scoffed, "You're throwing your whole game on the line for a decent kisser?"
"There's more to love than that!" Vivian protested.
"Oh, so now you love him?" Plum laughed.
"No!" Vivian shot back, enjoying their girly, yet friendly banter.
"Sounds like it," Plum giggled, rising from the bed, "Come on Vivian, help me feed these fish."
"They're koi," Vivian pointed out, being more specific.
"Oh who cares?" Plum held up her hands, "Fish are fish. Now catch!"
Plum tossed the fish food to Vivian, who barely caught it with a high pitched squeal. Gliding over to the small pond that rested under the bamboo plant, Vivian deposited a few chunks of fish food into the koi pool. The koi, ravenous and alert, devoured the food instantly, shocking both girls.
"They're hungry!" Plum cried, "Give them some more!"
"You're not supposed to give fish too much food," Vivian interjected.
"These aren't fish," Plum mocked in a fancy voice, "They're koi."
"Oh shut up," Vivian teased, tossing some more fish food into the pool and then screwing the cap back onto the canister. She set the food back down behind the bamboo plant, and then turned to face Plum.
"I'm glad you're here," Vivian stated, "Despite all of the crap outside we have to deal with, I'm happy that I have someone like you to confide in."
"Thanks Viv," Plum said warmly, "That means a lot. Now why don't we go find something to eat? I heard Dry Bones talking about whipping up some mushroom pizza."
"Mushroom pizza?" Vivian held her nose high, "I don't want mushroom pizza when I'm gorging myself on emotions! Where's the meat lover's deluxe at?"
Both women laughed loudly as they exited their bedroom, a firm friendship already in full blossom.
In the kitchen, Dry Bones was indeed whipping up a mushroom pizza. Settling for the frozen pizza over fresh dough, the cruise line chef clucked his bones as he ripped off the pepperoni and fine grounded them into shreds. Then, cooking up parmesan coated mushrooms, he threw them all over the cheesy top, and then added the pepperoni back. Satisfied with his creation, the chef cut up the pizza into eight slices, and then got to work on making another one.
"Hey Dry," Toad waved as he walked into the kitchen, "Dinner ready yet?"
"I'm working on it," Dry Bones spat, a little annoyed no one else was helping with dinner.
"Well, call me when it's done!" Toad sang, plodding back to whence he came. Huffing with exhaustion, Dry Bones got back to work on making a second pizza.
Dry Bones: I should have told the houseguests I was a teacher, a fireman, or a stripper! Anything but a cook! Now they expect me to make every meal! I'd like some time to kick back myself, but with no help in the kitchen, everyone just expects me to cater to their needs! It's infuriating!
Putting the finishing touches on his second pizza, he popped it in the oven and wiped his sweaty, skeletal forehead. Leaning back on the oven, he decided he would do some cleaning while he waited. Spraying down the counters with Clorox and wiping it up with paper towels, he had successfully cleaned his workspace by the time the second pizza was done.
As he was pulling it out of the oven, Vivian and Plum sashayed into the kitchen, watching the chef slice the pizza.
"Anything we can help with?" Vivian offered, trying her best to be a good friend to everyone now that she was on the block.
Vivian: Even though I'm friends with Plum and Toad, I know I don't have the votes. I think people would keep Koops over me, but I'd hate for us to have to face off against one another. However, I can't just think about Koops, so I must make sure my social standing is good with everyone.
"How nice of you to ask!" Dry Bones commended, "Actually, could you get everyone down here? I'm done making dinner, so everyone can come get some. And Plum, you could do me a favor by putting a slice on every plate. But put two on Junior and Toad's plates, and then we'll divvy up the rest."
"Why Junior and Toad?" Plum questioned.
"They asked for two," Dry Bones replied, "Besides, college boys have high metabolisms. I wouldn't be surprised if they could eat these two pizzas between the two of them!"
Following his orders, Plum divided up the slices, placing two slices on the plates designated for Junior and Toad. Gathering everyone, Vivian glided back into the kitchen, and soon the kitchen and living room were bustling with life once more.
"I dare say!" Flurrie critiqued, "This pizza is marvelous! It's the cheese I taste! What did you do with the cheese Dry Bones?"
"I used three different cheeses," Dry Bones answered, "Parmesan, Asiago, and Brie."
"My oh my!" Flurrie smacked her lips, "It's simply delicious!"
"I've had better," Shokora criticized, "The mushroom are a bit dry."
"I'm sure you've had better, princess," Spike growled, "I bet your servants have your cheese imported from some exotic island."
"I don't have servants," Shokora spat with venom, "I worked for what I've got!"
"So have I!" Spike retorted, "I've been with Construction Technology Group for seventeen years!"
"No one cares," Jojora rolled her eyes, laughing with Di. Di laughed so hard, she dropped her pizza on the floor.
"Whoopsies," Di giggled, "I dropped my dinner!"
Jojora: I'm pretty sure you could wave a gun in Di's face and she wouldn't bat an eye. Nope, nothing going on up there. Are we sure this girl's a mechanical engineer?
Munching on their pizza and spending the night in the living room, everyone soon drifted off to sleep, retiring to their various rooms and couches in the case of Shokora and Spike. However, as Dry Bones washed the dishes, three other houseguests stayed downstairs with him.
"So," Spike recounted, "Koops and Vivian. Think either of them can win the veto?"
"If it's a physical game?" Diddy asked, "Then no. But they're both smart, well I know Vivian is."
"It doesn't take a whole load of brains to be a letter sorter," Spike pointed out.
"What happens if either of them win the veto?" Junior asked, eating his third piece of pizza.
"I don't know yet," Diddy scratched his head, "We'll need some time to think about it."
"We've got all day tomorrow," Dry Bones waved his hand in noncommittal, "Let's just enjoy the morning, and save our energy for the veto game in case any of us are picked."
"Good idea," Spike nodded, "Hopefully we can wreck these chumps in the competition! Until tomorrow," the burly man waved, making his way to his couch. Shokora had been preparing herself for bed in the bathroom, so she hadn't heard a word. The Wrecking Crew adjourned their miniscule meeting, and they all went to bed, Diddy clambering up to his HOH room, and Dry Bones and Junior heading to their own bedroom, a bed empty with Diddy being HOH.
In the morning, no one really woke up first. Many awoke, but just sat in their beds. Snuggling in under the covers kept the body nice and warm, and no one wanted to disturb their recumbent positions. However, finally deciding that the day needed some mobility in it, the houseguests rose from their mattresses, sluggishly greeting the day.
"Good morning sunshine," Jojora winked at Flurrie, whose disheveled hair and lack of stage make-up radiated the opposite of sunshine.
"Hush," Flurrie commanded, pouring herself some coffee.
Jojora laughed, sipping on her own cup. Next to them, Di was twirling around, admiring her ponytail.
"Already had a few cups, have we?" Flurrie asked Di.
"Oh no, I don't go in for coffee," Di answered, "My body naturally regulates caffeine levels, it's something us Sprixies are blessed with."
"A blessing indeed," Jojora could barely contain herself. Flurrie gave her a cross look, enjoying the engineer's company.
Flurrie: I do think Jojora is a bit mean to Di, but the three of us have each other's back. I'm glad I've found some allies early into the game though, because judging by my performance in the HOH competition, I don't how much prowess I'll carry in these competitions.
The morning passed without conflict or event, seeing as how Vivian and Koops spent more time in the hot tube. Diddy, Spike, and Junior spent the morning working out in the backyard. Toad slept, that being all he ever really did. Flurrie, Jojora, and Di spent the morning sunbathing, and Plum spent some time with Shokora, getting to know the regal woman better.
"So," Plum broke the ice, "What's the Golden Pyramid like? I've never been there myself."
"Oh, it's a small kingdom," Shokora said, a little shocked Plum was interested in her homeland. "I'll have you know, I could've been princess!"
"What?" Plum gawked, "Why didn't you take it?"
"I've never wanted such responsibility," Shokora answered, "I could easily be a powerful politician, but instead, I'm a political analyst. I work behind the scenes, pulling the strings but never seen."
"I never thought of it like that. But then why didn't they make you a minster?" Plum questioned, thoroughly interested.
"Well," Shokora swallowed, "The Golden Pyramid doesn't work like the Mushroom Kingdom. We don't have ministers, there's the elected parliament, and then the princess. The elected parliament is made of a bunch of boring old sops, so I moved to the Mushroom Kingdom and got into their politics instead. A much better deal if you ask me."
"Wow," Plum responded, "I never knew that."
"Thank you," Shokora said absent-mindedly.
"For what?" Plum was a little confused.
"For being the first person to actually talk to me," Shokora said, showing some emotion. "I know I can be a bit callous, but it's in my nature. It's a survival instinct. I think some like Spike have grown to resent that, but I thank you for branching out."
"No problem," Plum smiled. Shokora simply nodded, not being good with emotion.
Shokora: All my life I've had to fight tooth and claw for my success, so I approached this game with the same mentality. But in the Big Brother house, you must fight with kindness and civility, that is how you win 500,000 coins.
After the sluggish morning, Diddy was called to the diary room. Everyone knew what it was for though, and when burst forth from the concealed room, they all gathered around.
"It's time to pick players for the veto competition!" Diddy announced, and everyone whooped and cheered, running into the living room and sitting down on the couches. Easing themselves into the uncomfortable, bamboo nomination chairs, Vivian and Koops shared a commiserating look, still upset to be nominated.
"We will now pick players for the veto competition," Diddy began, "But first, will the two nominees please join me up here?"
Obeying him, Vivian and Koops walked up to Diddy, Koops standing on his left and Vivian on his right. Diddy opened up the velvet pouch he carried and dug around in it, removing the first chip.
"Di," Diddy said, and the red fairy jumped into the air, elated to be playing in the game.
"Whee! This is going to be so much fun!" She shouted, much to some people's annoyance.
Diddy: I was indifferent to picking Di, because I don't know where her head is at, but I know if she wins, she's not close enough with Vivian or Koops to use the veto.
It was Vivian's turn to pick next, and she read off the name on the chip she drew.
"Jojora," Vivian revealed, and the blue reporter rose from her seat on the couch, pleased to be participating.
Vivian: Of course I pick Jojora! I know she's responsible for Koops and I being nominated, she just won't own up to it!
Koops drew last, picking Spike. As the burly man rose, Koops tried to hide his disappointment.
Koops: It's a real shame Vivian and I didn't pick Plum or Toad, because they're our closest friends in the house. I'm sure if they were playing, they would use the veto on one of us.
"I must also pick a host for the veto competition," Diddy explained, "And I pick Madame Flurrie!" He said her title in a fancy voice, and did a mock bow. Flurrie jokingly acted glorified and honored, smiling as everyone else laughed.
"Big Brother will let us know when the competition will begin," Diddy continued, "But until then, good luck!"
It wasn't long before the competition started, and everyone moved out into the backyard. Players and bystanders alike, everyone gawked at the massive crane that loomed over a small roulette wheel, and the six massive orbs that rested by the crane's side. Donning a hard hat, Flurrie floated over to her hosting podium and withdrew her instruction card.
"Attention houseguests!" Flurrie proclaimed, drawing the attention of the six participants. Sitting down on some steel benches, Dry Bones, Junior, Plum, Shokora, and Toad all watched.
"Prepare to roll for your lives, because in this game, each of you will be vying to outlast the menacing claw of the crane! Climb into your own personal inflated orb, and once the horn sounds, roll around the roulette wheel and try to stay away from the crane. If you are grabbed by the crane, you will be tossed out of your orb and onto the conveyor belt, signaling your elimination. However, getting away won't be easy, because the wheel is one large conveyer belt as well. The last houseguest standing will win the golden power of veto!" Flurrie explained.
The houseguests clapped and cheered for the game as Flurrie finished her summation, "Who is ready to play Blame it on the Crane?"
The six players moved over to their orbs, and they shakily climbed in. Sealing the tops, they found that they could surprisingly breathe in there, and soon rolled about the motionless conveyer belt, getting a feel for moving around in the balls.
Then, the wheel gave a lurch, and the six contestants found themselves moving towards the crane, which also meant their demise.
"Quick!" Diddy cried, "Run!" Everyone tried to follow his lead, running in their inflated orbs to backtrack along the conveyor belt. However, despite their progress, they still moved towards the crane, so everyone tried to hug the walls in an attempt to dissuade the clinging crane. As the metallic arm reached downward, everyone scattered and moved to a wall, and the crane found no prey.
"Awesome!" Di cried, "This game is fun!"
"Do you ever think about something other than fun?" Jojora asked.
"Sometime I think about quantum physics and the theory of relativity," Di answered, and Jojora scowled, angered further by Di's response.
"Whoa!" Spike shouted, "It's coming up again!" Having gone slack after their first combat with the crane, the houseguests all prepared themselves for the second go around. They attempted to try their original strategy, but Di bumped into Jojora.
"Teehee, sorry!" Di giggled.
"Goodness, get out of my way!" Jojora demanded, surging forward.
"Jojora, look out!" Di warned, but the reporter was too mad to see her error. The crane swooped down and snatched up Jojora, the woman struggling to free herself.
"Dang!" Jojora wailed as her orb popped and the crane dropped her onto the conveyor belt, "You messed me up!"
"Me?" Di asked, "No! That was so your fault."
Jojora: Stay tuned, there might be a murder in the Big Brother house!
With Jojora out of the game, Vivian, Koops, Diddy, Spike, and Di remained. Staying close together, Vivian and Koops were strategizing as they passed the menacing crane.
"We should split up," Koops directed, "We'll be harder to catch that way."
"Alright," Vivian nodded, "Here we go!" They neared the crane, and the koopa and shadow siren split directions, heading for opposite walls. The crane lowered itself, and instead of chasing after either player, grasped Spike's orb, snagging the construction worker.
"What's the big idea?" Spike asked, but the crane didn't care, for it snapped his orb and sent him packing. Grumbling all the way down the conveyor belt, Spike sulked over to the steel benches and plopped down.
Spike: I was the only other member of the Wrecking Crew playing in that game, so it's all up to Diddy now!
Diddy dove forward, narrowly avoiding the crane, but the others behind him hadn't passed it yet.
"Hurry!" Diddy exclaimed, and the three rolled forward. Laughing inside of her orb, Di's infinitesimal weight helped her pick up speed, but Vivian and Koops didn't weigh the same as the airy fairy. The crane came down, plucking up Vivian, and the musician cried out.
"Vivian!" Koops shouted, but she was out. The crane popped her bubble and dropped her onto the conveyor belt, and she joined the others on the benches.
"Only three remain," Flurrie commented, "Who will prevail?"
The crane came around again, and Di wasn't really paying attention. Inspecting her nails for dirt, she laughed as the crane picked her up.
"It's like a rollercoaster!" She smiled, and she uncontrollably laughed and she slid down the conveyor belt.
"Oh Di," Plum giggled as the mechanical engineer sat down next to her, "You need to focus more on winning."
"Why?" Di asked, confused, "Doing this is so much more fun!"
Di: Oh my Grambi, Plum, quit being such a Diana Downer! Hehehe, get it? She's downing Diana? I'm so clever!
It was down to Diddy and Koops, and the koopa narrowed his eyes. He noticed the crane coming up ahead, and he thought back to the HOH competition, where Shokora had ended Spike and Plum by slamming into them. Forming a plot, he rolled forward with great speed, slamming hard into Diddy.
"Hey!" Diddy cried, realizing Koops' plan to late. The monkey rolled right into the optimal range of the crane, and before he could clamber away, the mechanism snatched him up. Flailing out onto the conveyor belt, the simian roared with rage as Koops proved victorious, the conveyor belts halting and the koopa exiting his orb.
"Congratulations Koops!" Flurrie cried, "You have won the golden power of veto!"
"I…I did…," Koops smiled, "I won a competition!"
Koops: I…I won something…
"Here you are dearie," said Flurrie, looping the golden symbol around Koops' neck. The koopa looked at it with pride, amazed at his abilities. Flurrie floated back inside, leading everyone in, and the crane was left behind in the backyard.
Diddy: I can't believe this! Of course Koops won the power of veto! Now I need to come up with a replacement nominee and get even more blood on my hands!
Elated over his victory, Koops and Vivian danced around inside of their tiny yet elegant room, scaring the koi into submission. The beautiful fish swam to the bottom of their tiny pool, retreating towards the dazzling bamboo plant.
"I can't believe you did it!" Vivian cheered, "I'm so proud of you!"
"You're…proud?" Koops asked, rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly. The shy koopa had yet to come entirely out of his shell, no pun intended. Furthermore, finding Vivian rather attractive, the letter sorter couldn't stop thinking about their clandestine kiss, which wasn't so clandestine at all.
"I can't believe we're in this mess," Koops sighed, "How…how did Diddy manage to find out?"
"Jojora," Vivian said hotly, "That little snitch was sunbathing in the backyard when you and I were in the hot tub. It could've only been her."
"You think?" Koops asked, genuinely wondering if it had truly been Jojora.
"Oh I know!" Vivian cried out, "In fact, I think I'll go talk to her about it!"
"Vivian!" Koops implored, but the musician paid him no heed. Gliding out of the room, she swept into the living room and found Jojora sitting on the couch with Flurrie and Di, munching on some popcorn.
"Hey Vivian dear," Flurrie waved cheerfully, "How nice of you to join us!"
"Hi Flurrie…I know it'd be nice to chat and everything, but could you and Di give Jojora and I a moment please?" Vivian pleaded, and Flurrie seemed a bit surprised.
"Oh," Flurrie pursed her lips, exchanging a furtive glance with Jojora, "I guess that's alright. Play nice." Getting up, Flurrie beckoned Di to follow her, and the spaced out girl trotted behind. Still standing, Vivian narrowed her eyes.
"Why did you snitch on Koops and I?" Vivian demanded.
"Snitch?" Jojora laughed, "Honey, I didn't snitch on you! What is this, kindergarten?"
"Might as well be," Vivian huffed, "With catty girls like you walking around."
"Catty?" Jojora repeated Vivian's speech yet again, "Hello pot, meet kettle."
"Oh give me a break!" Vivian cried, "I know you were the only person who saw me and Koops kiss, you are the only person who could've informed Diddy! What did Koops and I do wrong? Huh?"
"Temper, temper," Jojora clucked her tongue, "You ought to simmer down Viv, you are on the block after all. At least your boyfriend was able to save himself, but the same can't be said for you."
"He's not my boyfriend!" Vivian responded, completely enraged. Overhearing, Koops was a bit struck. What did she say? He wasn't her boyfriend. Well, he guessed it was true…but she didn't have to be so vehement about it. Sulking, Koops flung himself down on his bed, trying to tune out the caterwauls of Vivian and Jojora.
"Oh really?" Jojora leveled her gaze, "Then why were you all over him in the hot tub?"
"So you did tell Diddy!" Vivian declared, "I knew it was you!"
"Hello?" Jojora crossed her arms, "A showmance can quickly evolve into a power duo! Did you watch last season?"
"Perfect," Vivian sound dejected, "I come into this show looking for someone to spend time with and this is what I get it."
Not hearing a word more from Jojora, Vivian glided out of the room. Jojora scoffed, turning on her heels and joining Flurrie and Di in their bedroom. The two women left a cloud of awkwardness in their wake, and several of the houseguests could feel the prickly tension throughout the house.
Upstairs in Diddy's HOH room, the four members of the Wrecking Crew debated how the veto ceremony would play out.
"Well, Koops is going to use the veto on himself," Spike pointed out, "So we need to come up with a replacement nominee."
"There's no way Koops would save Vivian right?" Junior asked.
"No," Dry Bones shook his head, "They're only flirting. Koops wouldn't throw 500,000 coins away for a crush, no one would."
"I guess you're right," Junior accepted his answer.
"Well, who else is close to Koops and Vivian, if we can pinpoint their allies, we won't have as much blood on our hands," Diddy advised.
"Your hands," Spike shot back, "Our hands aren't even out in the open, remember, no one can know about this alliance!"
"I know," Diddy responded, "I was just saying it like that."
"Back to the real problem," Dry Bones turned back to the focus of the discussion, "Who is close to Koops and Vivian?"
"Plum," Junior replied, "And Toad as well. All four of them room together, and Plum and Vivian are always chatting. Besides that, Toad and Vivian met first, and they've been friends since."
"Alright, well," Diddy scratched his neck, "Between Toad and Plum, who should go up?"
"It should be Plum," Spike gave his input, "Toad is a young guy, and we can easily influence him and control his vote. Plum on the other hand…well, she might not be as persuaded to join us."
"That's correct," Dry Bones agreed, nodding his skeletal head, "I think if we put up Plum, then we can keep Toad in our back pocket in case we need him."
"Then it's decided," Junior spoke, "When Koops steps down, Plum shall step up."
In the vanity room, which really just composed of a wrap-around couch, a large mirror with two sinks, and a large shower, Shokora was preening herself, fluffing up her hair and applying some eyeliner. Singing to herself in Korean, the political analyst was displaying some of her hidden talents without thinking about it.
"My oh my," Flurrie spoke up, coming down the hall, "What is that beautiful sound?"
"My apologies," Shokora nodded, "I must've been singing."
"That was you?" Flurrie sounded shocked, "What language was that?"
"Korean," Shokora answered brusquely.
"I've never been to Korea," Flurrie pointed out, "Shanghai is the closest I've been. I went there during my theatre days, to dazzle a crowd of young spectators in my smashing hit, 'The Eternal Diva'"
"That's a Professor Layton movie," Di pointed out, floating into the room.
"Who is this Professor Layton?" Flurrie demanded, "What a fraud!" Storming out of the room, Flurrie went to go bore Jojora with a rant about who she would hunt down this Layton man upon exiting the house. Giggling, Di flew after her, leaving Shokora to herself once more.
The political analyst shook her head, and started singing once more.
Coming into the tiny room, Vivian noticed Koops lying down on his bed, staring at the ceiling.
"What's wrong Koops?" Vivian asked, sitting down beside him.
"Nothing, just a bit…bummed," Koops replied.
"I know, but we'll get through this," Vivian reassured, a bit oblivious.
"It's not about that," Koops shook his head, "It's about what you said to Jojora. I know we're nothing official, but it kind of…hurt…when you told her I wasn't your boyfriend."
"Oh…," Vivian pursed her lips, "I'm so sorry Koops. I really like you, I do, but…I think this relationship has done us a lot of harm."
"So?" Koops questioned, "Just because it hurts your chances at 500,000 coins, you're going to break things off with me?"
"Break things off with you?" Vivian asked quietly, "Koops, all we did was kiss. I appreciate how you saved me from Shokora, and how smart you are…but…I just."
"You just what, Vivian?" A pent up rage plumed from Koops, "You just like toying with my emotions?"
"Koops, it's not like that!" Vivian blurted out.
"We'll we got ourselves into this mess," Koops huffed, rising from bed, "And I'm going to get myself out! Hopefully, you'll find a way too."
Leaving Vivian dumbstruck, the koopa made his way to the living room to conduct the night's veto ceremony, and Vivian realized between Koops and Jojora, she was really screwing things up.
Koops: As veto holder, I have the power to nominate one of Diddy's nominations. Since I am one of those nominations, I'm going to use the veto on myself. The real mystery is, who will Diddy name as a replacement nominee?
Leaning into the backyard, Koops called out for everyone.
"Hey everyone, it's time for the veto meeting," he said, and the other eleven houseguests filtered inside. They all gathered in the living room. Diddy sat in his special ottoman, while Vivian and Koops sat in the stiff bamboo chairs. Everyone else crammed in on the couches, Di sandwiched in between Flurrie and Jojora.
"This is the veto meeting," Koops began, "As holder of the power of veto, I have the power to veto one of Diddy's nominations. Before I make my decision however, I am going to give Vivian a moment to state why I should use the veto on her."
"Well," Vivian said, looking up at Koops, "I think you earned your veto fair and square. I like you a lot Koops, but you should make your own path in this game, so don't feel obligated to use the veto on me."
"Thanks Vivian," Koops smiled, "But, I have decided to use the veto on myself."
No one was shocked, but Di did let out a fake gasp, laughing to herself.
"Diddy, since I have just vetoed one of your nominations, you must now name a replacement nominee," Koops stated.
Diddy rose, standing in front of the whole house.
"Well," Diddy began, "This is a tough decision, because I'm close with everyone, but I must nominate someone else now. And that person is…Plum."
Plum snapped her head back, completely caught off guard. Vivian grinded her teeth, loathing Diddy more than she already did. Toad nervously looked back and forth between Plum and Koops as the two houseguests traded spaces. Easing herself down in the nomination chair, Plum flipped her hair back and smiled, staying strong.
"With that," Koops said, taking off the veto and stuffing it in the wooden box it stayed in, "This veto meeting is adjourned."
Diddy: Dang, being HOH is tough! I felt so bad when I saw how shocked Plum was, but I have a job to do!
Plum: I know Diddy was just following through with his duties. It's really not shocking when you think about it because I'm friends with Vivian, and sadly, she seems to be the target.
Vivian: I hate how everyone is targeting me and those associated with me! I made myself a target by kissing Koops? Are you kidding me?
Koops: I hate to say it, but I think Vivian will leave the house on Thursday. She's butt heads with Jojora, and everyone likes Plum, so there's no reason for her to go. I…I just wish things had gone smoother between Vivian and I…it could've been so much more.
Tomorrow night, the first eviction of the summer will occur! Will Vivian or Plum walk out of the front door on eviction night? Plus, who will be the new HOH? How will Vivian's outburst affect her standing? Will the Wrecking Crew be able to keep things under wraps? Will Professor Layton be safe once the season is over? Find out next time on Big Brother: Chai Kingdom!
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