A/N: I love all the support and reviews I'm getting, but I've made a decision on the shot-outs! I'm not going to give shout-outs on eviction episodes, because they're only 24 hours from the last chapter. That way, I can give everyone who reviews the chapter a shout-out the next time so I don't miss anyone who happens to review a bit late. For instance, Soliddude, one of my loyal reviewers, hasn't reviewed yet as I'm writing this, but I know he will, so that's why I decided to give everyone and equal opportunity to review and receive a proper shout-out!
Previously on Big Brother: Chai Kingdom!
As the twelve brand new houseguests settled into the house, friendships and began to form, and rivalries began to grow.
"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."
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.
"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."
Jojora: Stay tuned, there might be a murder in the Big Brother house!
Going into the first veto competition of the summer, Koops knew he had to pull out a win to secure his safety in the Big Brother house. Clenching the win, Koops and Vivian celebrated his success.
"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.
But when Vivian exploded on Jojora, Koops learned how she really felt, and the first showmance of the summer crumbled into pieces.
"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.
Using the veto on himself, Koops rescued himself from the block. And in his stead, the Wrecking Crew decided to nominate Vivian's closest friend, putting Plum up on the block.
"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."
Tonight, who will be evicted? Vivian or Plum? And after that, who will be crowned as the new HOH when the power is back up for grabs? Find out 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 3: Dungeons Duos
(FLASHBACK:) "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."
The cameras focused back in on the houseguests, and as soon as Koops concluded the veto meeting, Vivian rose, dusted herself off, and flew into her room. Running to console the shadow siren, Plum sprang from the bamboo chair she had been seated in and tore into the tiny yet elegant room.
"Well," Jojora sighed, "That was a bit awkward."
"Pipe down," Flurrie commanded, "We needn't say a word, what's done is done."
"I suppose so," Koops swallowed, hanging his head and moving into the backyard to lay down on the couches on the patio. The women stuffed themselves in their room, the women being Flurrie, Jojora, and Di. Remaining in the living room, which served as her bedroom, Shokora said to Spike.
"Which one of us gets the bed when one of them is evicted?"
"Show some class!" Dry Bones hissed, showing some disapproval for the first time since he had been in the house, "There's no need to talk about something like that right now."
Dry Bones turned around to go to the kitchen, but Shokora mouthed to Spike.
"I want it."
"Fine, fine," the burly man waved his arms in annoyance. The woman in the kimono smiled, stuffing her hands inside her sleeves and leaning back into the couch with a warm expression on her face.
In their bedroom, Vivian and Plum were swapping the box of tissues back and forth, weeping into the soft paper.
"This sucks," Vivian complained, "And it's not even like I have a chance of staying. Not that I want you to go either."
"I know," Plum sniffled, "You're my best friend in the house, and like, why does this have to happen so soon?"
"If only I hadn't moved so fast with Koops," Vivian grumbled, "But I don't give a damn what that immature koopa thinks! No wonder his girlfriend broke up with him!"
"Vivian," Plum scolded between tears, "Don't belittle Koops. He did nothing wrong."
"Are you saying I did something wrong?" Vivian asked in shock.
"Stop," Plum decreed, startling Vivian a bit, "You may bicker with Koops, but I won't have us tear one another apart. I'm not campaigning against you."
"I won't either," Vivian determined, "Let's just let the chips fall where they may."
Hugging, the women cried into one another's shoulders, throwing themselves a pity party in light of the circumstances. With eviction night looming over their heads, they knew they would have to let the house decide, because neither one would bad mouth their only true friend.
Upstairs, Diddy relaxed on his king sized bed while Dry Bones and Junior both munched on some barbeque chips.
"Do you ever stop eating?" Diddy joked to Junior, running a finger through his disheveled hair.
"Dude, I like food," Junior responded, throwing a handful of chips down his throat. Munching on them loudly, the son of Bowser kicked his feet up on the table and placed his hands behind his head.
"So?" Junior asked his two friends, "Vivian or Plum?"
"I think we all know the answer," Dry Bones cackled.
"Vivian," they all said at once, laughing to themselves.
"She sure messed up," Diddy pointed out, "Getting into a showmance, arguing with Jojora, and then denouncing Koops. She might go down in history as the worst player ever!"
"Ha!" Junior cried, "I can't wait to see her face!"
"Now let's not be too harsh," Dry Bones reminded them, "Vivian's a person too, let's show her some respect."
Dry Bones: I'm very fortunate to be a part of the Wrecking Crew, but at the same time, the younger guys are getting a bit mighty. Spike keeps a cool head, but I'm worried about Diddy and Junior with their social games.
"So what are you going to do now?" Toad asked Koops, sitting with him in the backyard.
"I've got to win Head of Household," Koops murmured, "Not just to protect myself, but to protect you and Plum as well."
"You think the house is gunning for us?" Toad questioned.
"Definitely," Koops sighed, "After Vivian leaves, everyone will turn to me. I think if I don't win, I'll get evicted next week."
"Well then," Toad cracked a smile, "Let's give them a show."
"A showmance has been brewing in the Big Brother house, but after the deafening thunder of Jojora's plan, Vivian and Koops are on the outs, and so is their romance. Tonight, the first eviction of the season will occur, and a new Head of Household will be crowned, welcome to Big Brother: Chai Kingdom!" Chen T. roared, dazzling the crowd with her beauty. The outside audience cheered and whistled for her, clamoring with excitement.
"Welcome to Big Brother, I'm your host Chen T., and the live voting is soon to occur. We've seen how the houseguests reacted to the veto meeting, but let's check in with them now to see how they're feeling," Chen T. directed, and the JumboTron zoomed in one the houseguests in the living room.
"Hello houseguests," Chen T. smiled, her face appearing on the monitor.
A chorus of helloes and how do you does rang from the houseguests, all of them still ecstatic and fresh about being in the house.
"Now, before we get to the first eviction of the season, let's talk about a few things," said Chen T., "Vivian, you've had a rough week. Tell me what's it like being on the block?"
"It's so awful!" Vivian pouted, trying to garner more sympathy, "I absolutely hate it! However, I love Plum and couldn't stand to see her go either."
"Well," Chen T. replied, "Plum, how did it feel when Diddy named you as the replacement nominee?"
"At first," the golfer answered, "I was totally shocked. But then I was like, that makes sense because I'm close with Vivian."
"So does mean Vivian is the target?" Chen T. prodded.
A deadly air of quiet settled over the living room, and Plum carefully chose her response, "I think it means Diddy was trying to make things harder for whoever remained on the block."
"Very well," Chen T. nodded, not getting the juicy answer she wanted, "Shokora, what's it been like sleeping on the couches?"
"Well, it would be much more tolerable if I did not have to share them with Spike," Shokora answered, earning laughs from the audience and annoyed grumbles from Spike, "But I find them acceptable. However, Spike and I have discussed that I will be moving into the empty bed after tonight."
"How nice of you Spike," Chen T. commended the construction worker.
"Very chivalrous indeed," Shokora noted, "But not enough."
"I heard that!" Spike shouted, peeved with Shokora's attitude.
"Alright houseguests," Chen T. spoke, "Just a reminder, before we begin, both of the nominees have a chance to say why they should remain in the house. Vivian, you're up first."
Vivian rose from her seat, adjusting her hat.
"Well, I just want to say hello to my sisters, I love you so much! I hope everyone is doing well back home! Plus, to my fellow houseguests here, I've had a tough week, and I really want to get more out of this game. I've been fighting all week to stay here, and think I was judged on a very biased standpoint. Hopefully all of you can see that and help me out here, thanks!" Vivian addressed the whole house, and as she sat back down, Plum rose.
"Hey guys, I just wanted to say hey to everyone at the club, the golfing club that is! To my family and friends, I say thank you so much for always supporting me! To the house, I hope all of you realize that I didn't get a chance to fight in the veto for my safety, and that I really want to stay here for a bit longer, so don't count me out yet!" Plum stated, sitting back down in the uncomfortable bamboo chair.
"The live voting is about to begin," Chen T. explained, "Diddy, as the current Head of Household, you will not be allowed to vote, neither may the two nominees. One by one, each of you will enter the diary room and cast your vote to evict. Koops, you're up first."
As Koops made his way to the diary room, Chen T. gave her thoughts.
"Koops has had a rocky week, first being romantically involved with Vivian and then getting his feelings hurt when she denounced her love for him in front of the entire house. Will he still stay loyal to Vivian, or will he vote out his crush?" Chen T. proposed.
"Hi there Koops," Chen T. smiled as the young koopa sat down in the diary room.
"Um…hi…Chen T.," Koops said sheepishly.
"Please cast your vote to evict," she requested.
"I sadly vote to evict Vivian," Koops answered, "I might as well forge forward and forget about it."
Glumly making his way back to the living room, Koops passed Toad in the hallway, and the young college student entered the diary room.
"Toad has been lying low, but is an ally of Koops. Will he follow suit and vote out Vivian, or stay loyal to his first friend?" Chen T. asked.
"Hi Toad," Chen T. bid him good evening.
"Hi there Chen T.," Toad beamed.
"Please cast your vote to evict," Chen T. said.
"I vote to evict Vivian," Toad said dolefully, rising and exiting the diary room.
"Flurrie has been spending most of her time with Di and Jojora, but seems to be conscious of her gameplay. What decision will she make tonight?" Chen T. wondered.
"Hello Flurrie," Chen T. spoke.
"Hi there dear," Flurrie blew her a kiss.
"Who do you vote to evict?" Chen T. asked.
"Oh, I regretfully cast my vote for Vivian," Flurrie said with a half-smile, and she rose from the diary room to head back to the living room.
"Jojora is a close ally of Flurrie and Di, despite all of their differences," Chen T. explained, "Will she follow Flurrie in voting for Vivian?"
"Hello Jojora," Chen T. bid the reporter hello.
"Hey there Chen T.!" Jojora waved.
"Please cast your vote to evict," Chen T. stated.
"I am glad to vote to evict Vivian," Jojora said, waving to the camera and whisking out of the diary room.
Jojora left the diary room and passed by Di in the hall, the two women blew each other kisses, laughing a bit. Entering the diary room, Di plopped down on the sofa.
"Like, this is so awesome Chen T., I still can't believe I'm here," Di said with a giggle.
"I'm glad you're enjoying yourself," Chen T. flashed her ivory teeth, "Now, who do you vote to evict?"
"I vote to evict Vivian, duh, she's such a drag!" Di scolded, floating out of the room and back into the living room.
"It's official," Chen T. spoke with grave solemnity, "With five votes to evict, Vivian, Vivian will leave the house tonight. Let's see how the rest of the votes fall."
"Spike is the leader of the Wrecking Crew," Chen T. said, "And they've been planning to oust Vivian. He should be voting for her."
"Hello Spike," Chen T. greeted.
"Hi Chen T.," Spike gruffly greeted back.
"Please cast your vote to evict," Chen T. requested.
"I'm voting for Vivian," Spike answered, getting up to leave. He passed by Junior in the hall, pounding knuckles with the student.
"Junior is a member of the Wrecking Crew," Chen T. said, "So he should follow suit and vote for Vivian."
"Hi Junior," Chen T. smiled.
"Hey there Chen T.," Junior replied with his own toothy grin.
"Please cast your vote to evict," said Chen T.
"I vote to evict Vivian," Junior answered, departing the room. He and Dry Bones pretended to swing back and forth like a wrecking ball in the hallway, making a crashing sound and then laughing. Dry Bones slipped into the diary room to cast his vote.
"Hello Dry Bones," Chen T. waved hello.
"Good evening Chen T.," Dry Bones said a bit too formally.
"Who do you vote to evict?" Chen T. asked.
"I vote to evict Vivian," Dry Bones nodded, "Yes, that's right."
"Thank you very much Dry Bones," Chen T. thanked him, and he left the room. Wearing an orange kimono with white trim, Shokora was the last one to enter the diary room, and as she sat down her graceful updo didn't even budge.
"How are you Cindy," Shokora smiled.
"What did you say?" Chen T. seemed a bit baffled, "How do you my birth name? I've worked so hard to hide it!"
"I have my ways," Shokora smiled even wider, "Now, I believe you were about to ask me for my vote? No?"
"Just…just cast your vote," Chen T. seemed a bit despondent.
"I'll vote for Vivian," Shokora said with little concern, "Good bye."
Leaving the host a bit shocked, Shokora entered the living room, signaling the end of the live voting. Coming back onto the screen, Chen T. had found her composure once more, and prepared to deliver the harrowing news.
"Houseguests! The votes are in! Just a reminder, when I say the name of the evicted houseguest, they will have but a few moments to gather their belongings, say their goodbyes, and exit the Big Brother house," Chen T. explained.
Sitting in their respective chairs, Plum and Vivian held hands. They both looked concerned, not knowing who the house had chosen to evict.
"By a vote of 9-0," Chen T. revealed, stunning both women. The vote was unanimous, which kind of stung.
"It's official Vivian," Chen T. said gravely, "You have been evicted from the Big Brother house."
The monitor clicked off, and Chen T. vanished. Rising from her seat, Vivian smoothed down her sides and said,
"Well guys, this didn't go the way I wanted, but whatever, I'll see you all at the finale!"
On the way out the door, she hugged Plum tightly, then turned to Koops.
"Good luck," she whispered, kissing his cheek, ending where they had begun, "You're going to need it."
Waving to the rest of the house, she cried, "Don't forget about me! And kick ass in the HOH competition! Bye for now everyone!" The musician heaved open the large front door, and made her way out onto the stage. Looking ahead of her, the houseguests got a few glimpses of the stage, but then the door slammed shut and it was over. Vivian had been evicted.
The crowd was a bit quiet, but still, some people did cheer for Vivian. Her hot head had gotten her evicted, and now she was outside of the house. Dropping her back and joining Chen T. on the plush red sofa that served as the interview station, Vivian hung her head a little bit.
"From day one you were labeled as a target," Chen T. said to her, "What made you so formidable?"
"I wasn't formidable!" Vivian cried, "I didn't do anything! I kissed a dumb koopa and now I'm out here!"
The crowd laughed heartily, finding her remark funny.
"So," Chen T. leveled her eyes, "You think Koops is to blame?"
"I do," Vivian nodded, "I truly did want to take things further with him, but I realized he's not very mature. I found his brain and his bravery very attractive, and I think he got a bit too comfortable with me too fast. However, I got punished for it and not him."
"Do you find that unfair?" Chen T. probed.
"Who wouldn't find it unfair?" Vivian retorted lightly, "Koops should be out here, not me, I mean, I know I blew up on Jojora, but still."
"Well Vivian, in the event you were evicted tonight, the houseguests have left you some goodbye messages. Let's take a look.
"Oh…goodness," Vivian sighed, and the JumboTron changed to show various houseguests in the diary room saying goodbye to Vivian.
Koops: Vivian, I was so lucky to meet you, until you and I were nominated. You turned into some monster, you attacked Jojora and me, and then just said you didn't love me! I mean…I think you're harsh…that's all.
Vivian raised her eyebrows at Koops' claims, disagreeing that she was a monster.
Jojora: Well Vivian, you were right! I saw you and Koops kiss and then took the helm on your eviction. Sorry girl, but someone had to go first, and I'm not really sorry it was you!
Plum: Vivian, I am like so sad right now! I had such a wonderful first week with you in the house, and I can't believe we both had to duke it out in the end. If you're watching this, that means I'm still in the house, and even though that makes me happy, I wish you were still here.
The messages panned out, and Chen T. asked another question.
"Koops called you a monster just now, what do you think about that?"
"I think he's a kid!" Vivian admitted, "I think he couldn't handle knowing our relationship endangered his game, and he handle what little he could with the clarity of a child. I think he won't last for long."
"Well Vivian, although your time was short, we certainly won't forget you, see you at the finale!" Chen T. said grandly, and shouldering her bag and shaking hands with Chen T., Vivian glided off of the stage and out of the Big Brother studio.
"When we come back," Chen T. flashed her dazzling white teeth, "The power is back up for grabs. We'll begin the Head of Household competition when we return! Stay with us!"
"Welcome back," Chen T. smiled, "Before we left, Vivian was the first houseguest of the season to be evicted, but now, the power is back up for grabs. Let's head to the backyard and check in with our houseguests!"
"Hello houseguests!" Chen T. bellowed, her voice floating through the backyard. The backyard had drastically changed, with six rows of giant stone walls separating six teams of two. In each slot, the houseguests were bowed down in front of a starting line, but the cameras panned across the whole course. Three walls blocked the road, then two chasms that could only be crossed on a tiny platform, then three floors of warp pipes, followed by a large deflated balloon with two pumps next to it. This game looked intense, and Chen T. began to explain.
"The game is simple," she said with a hint of laughter, "Be the first team to cross the finish line. In each row, the team will have to work together. Team members will alternate using switches and overcoming obstacles, having to lower the walls, cross the chasms, and then teaming up to find the correct warp pipes that will take you to the next level. At the end, the first team to completely inflate their Big Brother balloon will win, and decide amongst themselves who out of their duo will be the new HOH! Does everyone understand?"
Comprehending the lengthy directions, the houseguests nodded.
"Good, who is ready to play Dungeons Duos?" Chen T. asked, and everyone whooped and cheered, pumped to play the game.
"On your mark!" Chen T. cried, "Get set!" Go!"
The six duos burst forth. From left to right, the teams were paired like so. Flurrie and Di on the far left, Jojora and Spike next, then Junior and Dry Bones, Koops and Toad, and finally Plum and Shokora. They raced forward to lower their walls, trying to get the end first.
"Go!" Flurrie commanded, and her sprightly companion lunged for the wheel. Turning it over and over, she was making no progress.
"What's the matter!" Flurrie cried, desperate to win.
"It won't turn!" Di screeched, completely bamboozled.
"Try turning it the other way darling," Flurrie instructed, rolling her eyes. Di, the turned the wheel to the left, and the wall began to lower.
"Sorry!" Di squealed, turning the wheel until the wall lowered and Flurrie was able to progress.
"Oh come on!" Jojora sighed, "Use those arms!"
"Now listen here," Spike scolded, "I'm giving all I got!" The construction worker lowered their second wall, and the reporter surged ahead. Reaching the final wheel, she started to turn it furiously and Spike was able to reach the chasm, both of them staring down into the pit.
"Looks like there's some foam down there," Spike muttered.
"Well, your turn the wheel first," Jojora gulped, "I'm going over."
"Jump now!" Junior cried, and Dry Bones leapt for the platform. However, in his panic, Junior turned the wheel too hard and Dry Bones had nowhere to land, plummeting into the foam pit below.
"Junior!" Dry Bones cried, meeting his demise by Junior's hand yet again.
"Quick! Climb back up!" Junior instructed, and Dry Bones struggled to reach the ladder and revive himself in the competition.
"Alright, I'm over!" Koops signaled, "Now I'll send it back!" Koops turned the wheel furiously. The high walls prevented him from seeing the other houseguests, but he was praying they were in first. The platform reached Toad and the letter sorter stopped turning.
"I'm steady!" Toad shouted, and Koops began turning once more. When Toad reached the other side, he hopped off and the two allies made for the second chasm.
"Hurry up Shokora!" Plum yelled, "We've got to win!"
"I know!" Shokora sounded passionate for once, "I'm turning as hard as I can!" Shokora finally managed to break down their third wall, and the two women dashed for their first chasm.
"Rest your arms," Plum offered, "I'll turn for the first platform. Go ahead and jump!" Shokora flew for the platform, but she tripped over her embroidered kimono and crashed into the foam pit below.
"Plum! Avenge me!" Shokora cried. Plum knew what she meant and turned the platform halfway. Launching herself onto it. She managed to jump by herself. The distance wasn't too far, and she grappled for a hold on the landing. By the time Plum had leaped her way across, Shokora was back up and ready for the platform to swing around.
"Di dearie," Flurrie tried to sound optimistic, "Come on, we're almost there!" The former actress coaxed the nervous fairy over onto the platform, and Flurrie turned the wheel with all of her might. The weighty woman carried some strength in her arms for being her age, and Di was soon on the other side.
"Send it back now!" Flurrie commanded, and Di knew which way to turn the wheel this time, sending it over to Flurrie.
"If you keep on moving so slow, there's no way we'll win!" Jojora complained.
"You're about as bad as Shokora," Spike roared, pumping the wheel with his eyebrows furrowed. Jojora reached the other side, which meant they were done with the chasms and onto the warp pipes, but she still had to get Spike across.
"Shokora was right when she called you a lummox," Jojora heaved the wheel, "Let's get going!"
"It's not this one either!" Junior bellowed as he rocketed out of warp pipe, still on the first floor.
"Dang, we're falling behind!" Dry Bones wailed. The duo had made astounding ground after the skeletal koopa's fall, but now they couldn't find the correct warp pipe to advance to the next floor.
"Just keep trying!" Junior encouraged, and he dove into the next pipe. When he didn't come up, Dry Bones grew a bit concerned.
"Junior?" The chef asked.
"I'm up here!" Junior declared, "Come on, let's go!" Dry Bones nodded fiercely and jumped into the pipe Junior had disappeared into, joining him on the second level.
"I think Junior just reached this level," Koops panicked, trying to find the right warp pipe on the second floor.
"Don't worry," Toad reassured his partner, "I'm sure we'll be fine!"
"I sure hope so," Koops gulped, desperately needing to win this Head of Household.
In Plum and Shokora's corner, things were going well, less than spectacular. Shokora had missed yet again on the second chasm, and now they were behind the others, well, about the same as Flurrie and Di. Struggling to maintain her balance on the platform, the political analyst finally managed to join Plum on the other side.
"Alright," Shokora said with winded breath, "Let's keep moving."
"That's the spirit!" Plum declared.
"Just be quiet and keep running," Shokora demanded, sprinting ahead and pushing her fatigue behind her.
"Flurrie!" Di cried from the second floor of warp pipes, "Up here!"
"Excellent!" Flurrie clapped, diving into the warp pipe Di had flown into. The two women were now on the second floor, neck and neck with a few other teams. They manically began to search for the next pipe, hoping they would find it in time.
"Come on!" Spike was hustling up Jojora this time, "I used the third pipe in the front row!"
"Alright," Jojora huffed, following his order. She joined him on the third floor, just one pipe away from reaching the balloon.
"We're almost there," Spike put some motivation in his words, "We've got this!"
"I'm going to flambé you!" Dry Bones shouted, "I said third pipe in the second row, not second pipe in the third row! Now come on and get up here!"
Junior hadn't listened close enough, costing them some time. Hopping into the correct pipe this time, Junior joined his companion up top, and they got to work searching for the final pipe that would lead them to the balloons.
"Ah! I found it!" Toad shouted as he emerged onto the third floor, "We're almost there! Quick, let's move!"
Koops dove in after him, arriving on the third floor. Hopping into the closest pipe, Koops was nearly out breath. Suddenly, he found himself launching out of the pipe and standing next a large deflated balloon.
"Oh my Grambi!" Koops cried, "Toad, it's that one right there!" He pointed, "Go go go!"
"I'm so tired," Shokora complained, but Plum wouldn't have it.
"You've got to work for five hundred thousand coins!" Plum shouted.
"How much do I have to work for you to shut up?" Shokora asked with an edge.
"What did you say?" Plum didn't hear her.
"Nothing," Shokora grumbled, both women still struggling to locate their first warp pipe.
Reaching the balloon, Flurrie and Di had made a considerable comeback. Both women got to work pumping the air pump, but they hadn't been the first ones to reach the balloon. They were neck and neck with two other duos, those being Junior and Dry bones along with Koops and Toad. All three duos were giving it all they had, but one team managed to inflate the balloon.
"Congratulations Koops and Toad!" Chen T. boomed, "You have won the competition!"
The other five duos groaned, but Koops and Toad danced around their massive orange balloon, which blazoned the logo of Big Brother: Chai Kingdom. The two friends high-fived, but were interrupted by Chen T.
"Take a moment to decide which one of you will be the new Head of Household," Chen T. exclaimed.
"It should be you," Toad offered, "You had to fight hard last week, so you should rest this week."
"Alright," Koops replied, "And I've got your back. Don't worry."
"It's going to be me!" Koops shouted into the air, assuming that was how he conversed with Chen T.
"Then congratulations to you Koops, for you are the new Head of Household!"
Pumping his fist into the air, the shy koopa was elated. He had just fought his way off the block last week, and this week he would be living large. And as the cameras panned out and the competition cleared away, Koops knew exactly who his target would be.
Sorry this chapter is shorter than others, but the eviction episodes are still going to be the shortest. There's not much that goes on, despite the eviction and the competitions, but the live eviction really makes interactions between the characters limited. However, this chapter is still twice as long as any from last season, so that's a plus.
So Vivian has been evicted, and let me tell you, my whole plans are ruined. You sit down, you plan out a good game show, and then everything gets blown to bits when you start writing. Vivian was going to make third place, third place let me tell you! But then, I realized how impractical it would be, given her blow up, and the fact no one had a reason to evict Plum. So, Vivian's out, and I really like Vivian, but it had to be done!
Next time, Koops will nominate two houseguests for eviction! Expect a ton of interactions and wonderful communications between everyone, and there will be shout-outs next time as well! Thanks for all the reviews and support everyone, this season is twice as awesome as last season was, and I can't believe how much attention it's getting. Until next time, stay with us!
-AdmiralBobbery