A/N: Sorry everybody, I just got back from Spring Break and I did not feel like writing while on vacation. I'm glad to see all positive reviews this time, it looks like those flamers went away! And thanks for everyone's kind words about the subject, it meant a lot ^^. Anyway, we're just climbing with those reviews, and if reviews keep on coming the way they have been, we're projected to hit the 100 review mark with this chapter! This is only Chapter 9, this is ridiculous! This season has been way, way, more popular than last season, so it pleases me to bring you yet another chapter! But first, thanks to those who reviewed!

Yoshpa Kong: Well, it is certainly expected for Toad to be going home, but Shokora may do something to make them mad, you're right. And we shall see if anyone out Jojora's alliance shall win HOH tonight!

Princess Toady: No one's going to die! They only get evicted…well…maybe. And even though it makes sense for Koops to win the veto, I'm not going to carry him through this competition. He's going to have to do more than pull-out miracle wins at challenges to stay in this game. Also, I'm glad you picked up on my characterization of Flurrie. Most characterize her as vain and loud, and I wanted to try something different with her this time.

Soliddude1175: Heh, all of these competitions are from Mario Party XD. Shokora is a very aggressive character, something I failed to touch on. She was very aggressive during the first HOH game, and then I sort of left that part of her character out, so I tried to revive it in the last challenge. Koops can very well transition the target to others if he plays with his head, but we'll see how long it lasts.

ultimateCCC: Though I still can't reveal, yes, there will be more special guests.

PaloozaChu: You've brought up an interesting point, Shokora is a very dignified character. Unlike Koops, who rants about how people have betrayed him and duped him, Shokora recognizes her faults. And you caught my joke between Toad and Shokora XD.

TheJoker21: I'm so sorry, forgive me! I saw your review, but I guess I forgot to include it in the thanks. Sorry again! But anyway, mostly everyone does want Toad to get evicted, but we shall see how that unfolds tonight.

CielFury: Wow, everyone said that. Was it that obvious? I kind of didn't decide for Koops to win the veto until the moment I wrote it, Plum was going to win and not use, and then Koops was going to get evicted. But then I changed my mind, like I do every ten seconds. Yes, her ruthlessness in competitions hasn't shined as of late, but since she got to play in this veto I got to bring it back. Dry Bones is playing a smart game, because it's that stage of the game where there are too many people left to go against the house.

Sepron: And the world turns a very odd way, doesn't it? Everyone is back in the support group for Koops, which I'm guessing is because he stopped being a baby. Toad has wrecked his game, that's true, but Shokora has played dirty, so it's up in the air for who goes home. As I type this now, I'm having doubts about my selection!

PuzzlingGamer: I didn't know we had so many Koops lovers! Shokora does play dirty, but will her manipulative skills send Toad out of the house? We'll see!

Moley Koopa: Thanks Moley, and yeah, Koops did bump up in everyone's charts as of late. Toad is a good character, he's just made some bad choices. I don't know what I'm going to do! Shokora is a very competitive person, and that works against her.

Flashfire912: Spike is playing a covered game, you've got that right. No one's really talking about him, but will he become a floater within his alliance. Shokora fell in reception with everyone last chapter, while Koops. Hmm.

RetroKoopa: I hope I don't have to type the word Vivian ever again. Koops was a very annoying character, and he might still be if he relapses or something. But, I was the only person surprised about Koops winning it seems. Even though I wrote it!

Yoshette: I'm glad I cheered you up! The Wrecking Crew and Koops have one another's backs for the moments, because I think they realized Koops is more dependable than Toad. I think if Spike did become HOH, Shokora would immediately become the target. And thank you for your kind words, they mean a lot to me.

Previously on Big Brother: Chai Kingdom

Revealing her true loyalties, Flurrie showed Jojora and Di how she could be a true asset to them.

"Jojora dear," Flurrie shook her head, "A recipe for chai tea does not make someone my ally in the conquest for 500,000 coins. You know very well the three of us have had one another's back from the first night, and I intend to keep it that way."

Jojora: And the angels have sang! Flurrie's not useless after all! She's loyal to us! Oh, this is so wonderful I could cry. After we send Koops home, we can blackball Shokora with my Jojora brand, Toad-Bait, and take control of this whole house!

Feeling torn within his alliance once again, Junior worsened the divide between his train of thought and Spike's.

"Don't be ridiculous," Spike laughed, "Toad? Who is Toad? Some chump let me tell you. He can be dealt with later, but Koops has to go!"

Junior: Spike is not seeing my side of the argument. No one likes Koops, we can get him out any time. It doesn't matter who wins HOH, as long as it's not Koops, he's going home next week. This week we should focus on someone other than Koops, because he's definitely not going to win this game.

Feeling comfortable enough to share her secret, Di divulged her plans to Flurrie, who saw right through them, shocking the red fairy.

"That's what I'm saying," Di lowered her voice, "I'm not an airhead. It's part of my strategy. I'm trying to fool everyone into thinking I'm harmless and then strike later on in the game. It's something I set up from the moment I walked in."

"M-m-my oh my," Flurrie gasped, "You mean to say all the ditzy giggling and stupid twirling you've been doing has all been a charade!"

"What?" Di was a bit hurt, "You don't have to put it like that!"

"Honey," Flurrie lowered her eyes, smiling a bit, "I was an actress. I can tell when someone is faking something. Now, I can't speak for the others, but I can see right through you. It's a great plan, and with me by your side, I'll show you how to put on a stunning performance!"

"You knew?" Di sounded dejected, "But Jojora didn't know when I shared this with her…is it that obvious?"

At the veto, Shokora played with ruthless aggression, antagonizing some of the others.

Dry Bones: One moment, I was completely safe, and the next moment, Shokora shoved me to the floor. I mean, that was never specified in the rules, but it was a dirty move!

"Ow!" Di yelled, "That wasn't very nice of you, Shokora!"

"Sorry," Shokora giggled, finding the scenario funny.

Shokora: There is no way to play dirty, only victory matters.

But Shokora's dirty style caught up with her, and Koops ending up clenching the veto with his quick thinking, sparing him from predetermined eviction.

Jojora: And yet another unnecessary week of prolonged survival for Koops! Whoop-dee-doo, now it looks like Shokora's master plan of evicting Toad is going to come true!

Shokora: This could not have gone better. Now that Koops has won the veto, Toad will move from the pawn to the target!

Knowing Koops was going to use the veto on himself, the rest of the house decided to align against Toad, and the Wrecking Crew forged a friendship with the revived Koops.

"And putting it on Shokora," Koops nodded with glee dancing in his eyes, "But that'll only buy me a week."

"Which is why we offer you safety in the case of us getting HOH, and we expect you to return the favor," Dry Bones permitted.

Junior: Yeah, I'm kind of worried that Koops might starting tooting his horn and getting a little cocky now that we've agreed to keep him safe, but it's the best move for us. Prolonging Koops' departure by two weeks gives the Wrecking Crew that much time to make it deeper into the game together. If we can knock Toad, Shokora, and Koops out of the game, we'll basically run this show.

At the veto ceremony, Koops did the expected. But what was unexpected was Koops' replacement nominee, as he substituted Koops for Shokora due to her actions during the veto.

Shokora: Even though I loathe the thought of being up on the block, I can say my actions have deserved the role. I was far too aggressive in the veto competition, something I believed I had under control since the first game. But when games come to speed and strength, I can become a little overbearing.

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: Bowser Koopa Jr.

Age: 25

Occupation: College Student

Name: Shokora Aiko

Age: 32

Occupation: Political Consultant

Name: Diana Sprixie

Age: 22

Occupation: Mechanical Engineer

Episode 9: Kart Wheeled

The veto ceremony had disbanded, and Shokora slid her hands inside of her kimono and stuck around for a while, wanting to show vigilance in the shadow of despair. Even though she had been nominated as the replacement nominee, the resourceful woman knew she could pull out all the stops and secure her placement in the house. She made small talk with the others, and kept her composure.

Shokora: Now is not the time to break down and bawl like many before me. Now is the time to concentrate and contemplate.

"I'm so sorry dear," Flurrie said to Shokora, patting her back and making sounds of consolation with her tongue. Shokora nodded appreciatively, remaining silent as Flurrie patted her back. The others came by one by one, expressing their misgivings.

However, not many people visited Toad, and the college student tried to keep his chin up in light of being snubbed by the rest of the house.

Toad: I can tell by the general animosity pegged towards me that I'm probably leaving the house on Thursday. If it's in the cards, there's not much I can do about it, but for now, I'm going to try my hardest!

The rest of the night was uneventful, and the black tipped wings of early morning faded into the vermillion hues of the day, with the houseguests waking up one by one to see the new dawn, nominations locked.

Shokora set her plan in motion, knowing she could not fail. Entering the women's bedroom, she surprised Flurrie, Di, and Jojora with a shock.

"Good morning ladies," Shokora smiled, scaring Jojora to death.

"Grambi! What are you doing in here, Shokora?" Jojora screeched, frightened by the political analyst's sudden appeareance.

"I need some time to talk to you three alone, and no one will find now a weird time," Shokora admitted, and Flurrie nodded in understanding.

"Is Di asleep?" Shokora asked, nudging the red fairy.

"I'm awake," Di replied, not opening her eyes, "I just don't want the day to begin. Sleep is so…nice."

"Hmph," Shokora made a sound of displeasure, probably aimed at Di's laziness.

"I just need to know where your votes fall," Shokora admitted, "I was caught a little off guard by Dry Bones, and I just want to make sure you're all still with me."

"Of course darling," Flurrie gushed, placing a warm hand on Shokora's arm, "You know we have your back."

"Why would we want to keep Toad around anyway?" Jojora shrugged, "He's no good for anyone. Heck, even Koops is better than him!"

"Yeah…," Di seconded sleepily.

"Alright, thank you so much," Shokora rose, "I just had to be sure I had your votes. Thank you for your time." Shokora slid her hands into her purple and pink kimono and made her way out of the room, allowing Jojora and Flurrie to exhale.

"My goodness," Flurrie laid a hand over her heart, "She surprised me!"

"She's sneaky like that," Jojora diagnosed, "I know we're keeping her safe now. But her aggressive tactics coupled with her brain could make her a large threat."

"That is true," Flurrie murmured, "We'll have to keep an eye out."

Both women waited for input from Di, but the groggy girl had drifted back to sleep.

In the kitchen, Dry Bones whipped up some omelets, garnishing them with mushrooms and chorizo this time.

"Dang Dry Bones," Junior took a bite of his omelet, "You sure can cook, bro."

"Well," Dry Bones took a bite of his omelet, his eyes lighting up, "I try to be modest, but this a good omelet!"

"There's no shame in recognizing your talents," Junior nodded, "Like Spike here should be more cognizant of his body odor, and it's so horrible, he should be proud of it!"

"Why, you…," Spike grumbled, his crotchety morning manner shining through.

"Don't be a curmudgeon," Dry Bones laughed.

"I'll show you," Spike challenged in a friendly manner, "That HOH room is mine."

"Oh, I'm sure," Junior rolled his eyes playfully, angering the construction worker more, causing revelry between all three of them, but a watchful eye saw the badinage, noting it as suspicious.

Plum: At the heart of the matter, I am playing this game alone. Shokora is very resourceful, and she has the girl's alliance. Toad is on the chopping block, and Koops is doing his own thing. I'm a lame duck in the Big Brother house, but I'm watching everyone and taking good notes, because I'm looking for the opportunity to sink some ships.

Plum didn't have enough proof for now, but her suspicions of a boy's alliance was growing day by day, and she was just waiting for the right moment to reveal their suspected complicity. As she slipped on back to her room, she bumped smack dab into Toad.

"Oh hello Plum!" Toad managed a smile, "Hey, have you heard anything about the eviction? I'm pretty sure I'm going home." Toad hung his head in gloom, trying to earn sympathy from the golfer. She really did feel bad for him, and she considered him to be on her closest allies.

"Well," said Plum, "I'm going to talk with the girls and see what I might be able to work out."

"Oh thanks Plum!" Toad chimed, "You're such a good friend!"

Skipping away to breakfast, Toad placed his campaigning in Plum, but the meek golfer didn't know if she would be able to handle such a tall order.

As the morning bled into noon, the women of the house were sunning themselves in a line. Deciding to forge ahead and help Toad, Plum opened her mouth to voice some dissention.

"Hey ladies," Plum piped up, rising from her recumbent position, "Are we still going for Toad?" Plum asked.

"Why wouldn't we?!" Shokora cried, rising from her supine position, "He's a snake and a liar!"

"No," Plum sighed, "It's not that. I was just wondering, my goodness."

"It'll be best for everyone," Flurrie reassured Plum, "If we get rid of Toad, we just have to make sure Koops doesn't win HOH and then everything is smooth next week."

"I suppose you're right," Plum sank back down, feeling defeated. She wanted to help out Toad, but if it meant fighting the whole house, she wasn't going to risk her game for his.

"It's been a drawn out week," Chen T. winked at the camera, "But tonight, someone will leave the Big Brother house for good. It's Toad against the house, and the cards are not in his favor. I'm Chen T., and this is Big Brother: Chai Kingdom!"

The crowd broke into a smattering of applause, and everyone whistled and cheered for Chen T. Her brilliant red dress and coral necklace soaked up the spotlight, and her Asian black hair shined with an unparalleled sheen. She was the most radiant woman in the house, and she knew it.

"We've seen what unfolded after the veto ceremony," Chen T. spoke into the microphone, "So let's check in with our houseguests and get the scoop on what everyone's thinking."

The cameras focused on the house, and everyone was situated in the living room. Toad had swapped his trademark blue vest for a nice red and gold one and he wore ripped skinny jeans, red sneakers accentuating his look. Shokora was dazzling as ever in a red and gold kimono, and the color red seemed to be tonight's theme. Dry Bones sat in his special ottoman, while everyone else occupied the couches, greeting Chen T. as she appeared on the television posted in the room.

"Now, before we get to the eviction," Chen T. began, "Let's talk about this week. Dry Bones, what was the hardest task as HOH this week?"

"Definitely nominating the replacement nominee," Dry Bones replied, and the cameras panned to Shokora. "I hate having to nominate two people in the beginning of the week, but then having to nominate a third person is horrible!"

"Well Shokora," Chen T. turned to the regal woman, "Do you think Dry Bones is being truthful when he says he disliked nominating you."

"I believe so," the kimono clad woman nodded, "Dry Bones is a very honest and respectable person, and I admire his gameplay. If he were to say that, which he did, then I would believe him."

"Thank you," Chen T. praised, "Now Koops, how did it feel when you rescued yourself using the veto?"
"Oh it felt good," Koops smiled, "I know I had a good chance of going home, so winning it was very important to me."

"Your mood seems to have changed," Chen T. commented with a smile, "You seem happier."

"I'm more at peace with the house," Koops smiled, "I think I might've found my niche here now. Things are looking up for me."

"Well good for you," Chen T. spoke with earnest.

"Now, before we begin, I must remind you that each nominee has a chance to say something to their fellow houseguests before they vote, in hopes to sway their opinions. Toad, you may go first," Chen T. directed.

Toad rose from the bamboo chair, clapping his hands together, "Alright everyone, I know I've played dirty, but I don't think my time is up, I think it's time for me to get a move on and shine in this game. I know people here think I'm a dirty rat, but I've told everyone who I really am, I've never been fake, so please respect that."

"Thank you Toad," Chen T. said as he sat down, "Shokora."

"Well, I certainly wish I wasn't on the block, but I know everyone will make the right decision. I think that I've been honest with my gameplay, and albeit a bit physical, I have tried to keep my tempers contained. Playing this game is hard, but I play it with integrity, and everyone can see that."

"Thank you Shokora," Chen T. smiled, "It's time to vote. Remember, Dry Bones, you may not vote, neither may the two nominees. One by one, you will all enter the diary room to cast your vote to evict. Flurrie, you're up first."

The wind spirit rose, gracefully floating to the diary room. Chen T. turned her back on the houseguests to commentate on Flurrie's motives.

"Flurrie is in an alliance with Jojora and Di, who have claimed they will aid Shokora in her crusade to eliminate Toad. Will she stick to the plan?" Chen T. wondered aloud.

Flurrie sat down in the diary room.

"Hi Flurrie," Chen T. said.

"Hey dear," Flurrie winked, "Let's get this behind us."

"Please cast your vote," Chen T. ordered.

"I vote to evict Toad, sorry dear," Flurrie blew a kiss to the camera, and left the room. She passed Jojora in the hall, and she and the blue fairy winked at one another.

"Jojora is in the same alliance as Flurrie, so she should be voting to evict Toad," Chen T. summarized as Jojora entered the diary room.

"Hello Jojora," Chen T. smiled.

"Hi there Chen T.," Jojora waved.

"Who do you vote for?" Chen T. asked.

"I vote to evict Toad," Jojora answered, and she rose to leave the room. Chen T. tallied the forth, and Di sauntered forth into the diary room.

"Di is working with Flurrie and Jojora, so her vote should be the same," Chen T. analyzed.

"Hi Di," Chen T. laughed.

"Hey Chen T.!" Di shouted.

"Please cast your vote to evict," Chen T. explained.

"See ya Toad!" Di giggled, floating out of the room.

"Alright," Chen T. breathed, adding a vote for Toad.

Spike pushed his way down the hall, entering the diary room.

"Spike is a part of the Wrecking Crew, controlling the house with Dry Bones. Will he vote for Toad, or Shokora, his long time rival?" Chen T. asked.

"Hi Spike," Chen T. greeted.

"Hey Chen T.," Spike said robustly, "It's a nasty business."

"That it is Spike," Chen T. agreed, "But I must have your vote."

"I'm voting for Shokora, her days are numbered," Spike said, rising to leave.

"Koops won his way off the block, so how will he vote tonight?" Chen T. asked.

"Hi Koops," Chen T. greeted.

"Hey Chen T.," Koops smiled.

"Who do you vote to evict?" Chen T. requested.

"I'm going to cast my vote for Shokora," Koops admitted, "She's a bully."

Chen T. nodded, and another vote for Shokora was added. This was anyone's game at this point. Three votes stood for Toad, but two were there for Shokora.

"Plum is in a girl's alliance," Chen T. spoke as Plum approached the diary room, "But she doubts their plans. Will she swing with the majority, or make her own path?"

"Hello Plum," Chen T. said as the golfer sat down.

"Hi Chen T.," Plum waved, her purple gown shimmering, "I suppose you'd like a vote."

"I would," Chen T. smiled.

"Then my vote goes to Shokora, she's too bossy," Plum admitted, and the audience was quite shocked. Chen T. dismissed Plum and Junior made his way down the hall.

"Junior holds all of the power now," Chen T. assessed, "Will he evict Shokora, or Toad? Let's find out."

"Hi Chen T.," Junior waved to the host.

"Hello Junior," Chen T. smiled, "Please cast your vote to evict."

"I know enough to say this vote will send Shokora packing," Junior rubbed his hands together, "So I vote for Shokora."

"Thank you Junior," Chen T. took the vote, and Junior rose with quite the diabolical grin on his face. He returned to the diary room and sat down on the couch next to Koops and Plum.

Chen T.'s face returned on the television monitor and everyone awaited her news. Shokora was quite content, while Toad was a bottle of worries. His palms were sweating, and the college student thought his fate was sealed.

"Houseguests," Chen T. appeared on the screen, "The votes are in. When I say the name of the evicted houseguest, they will have but a few moments to say their goodbyes, grab their belongings, and exit the Big Brother house."

"By a vote of four to three," Chen T. revealed, giving Toad some hope and Shokora a bit of fright. "Toad…,"

Toad nodded, accepting his fate. A grin flashed across Shokora's face, but then the delay showed signs of doubt in her eyes.

"You are safe. It's official Shokora, you have been evicted from the Big Brother house."

The monitor clicked off, fading into black. Everyone was stunned, even Shokora.

"My oh my, I've been played like a fiddle," Shokora smiled, rising to her feet, "No hard feelings everyone, a game is a game."

Toad was stunned, he was trembling. Shokora hugged each houseguest, stopping in front of Spike.

"I would have enjoyed seeing you leave before me," she said with a slight smile.

"Too bad I didn't give you the pleasure," Spike replied.

"Shokora honey," Flurrie hugged her, "I'm so sorry."

"S-S-Shokora," Toad was stunned, "I…."

"Save your words Toad," Shokora advised, "You might need them for another time. For now, farewell, and remember everyone, stay true to who you are, and do not waver in the light of responsibility." With those sagacious words, Shokora heaved open the front door and stepped out into the foyer, looking back one last time. Everyone bid her farewell, and she waved back, shedding just one tear. For all of her tough exterior and grim visage, Shokora Aiko had a heart.

As Shokora stepped out onto the stage, everyone within the Big Brother house blew out some hot breath. Not many of them had expected that result, and they all huddled together and watched as Shokora's regal portrait turned a dark shade of grey, signaling her banishment from the house.

Outside of the house, the crowd cheered for Shokora as she placed her bag on the ground. Shaking hands with Chen T., she sat opposite the glamorous host, and crossed her legs in recumbence.

"Shokora," Chen T. breathed, "Who would have thought?"

"Certainly not me," Shokora commented, "I thought Toad's fate had been sealed days ago."

"So you're surprised?" Chen T. asked.

"Most definitely," Shokora responded, "I was completely blindsided."

"What do you think caused the votes to flip?" Chen T. asked, "Anyone in particular?"

"Plum, most likely," Shokora stated, earning laughs from the audience, confirming her suspicions. "Plum seemed wary about the vote, and her vote would have switched it to Toad's favor. I now know the boys are running this house, and they used Plum tonight as a means to do so."

"Interesting," Chen T. remarked, "Do you think your aggressiveness in challenges is what caused you to be out here tonight?"

"I'm a very competitive person," Shokora laughed, brushing back a lock of her hair, "So the challenges caused me to go a little berserk. I cannot say it was out of character however, for I am always that competitive."

"Well Shokora," Chen T. said, "In the event you were the one to leave tonight, we prepared some goodbye messages from your houseguests. Let's take a look."

Shokora nodded, watching as the feed rolled.

Flurrie: Shokora dear, you played a very up front and aggressive game, which may have been the reason why you're sitting outside of the house. However, that's the only reason, for you are a truly wonderful woman and I am wiser for having known you. I will be truly shocked tonight if the vote is for you, so consider me a true ally.

Junior: Shokora, you may be wondering you got ousted tonight? Well, Spike, Dry Bones, Diddy and I are all in alliance, well Diddy was a member of it. We conspired with Koops this week to get rid of Toad, but just moments before the eviction, we switched our sights to you in order to blindside the whole house. Big moves like these win games, wouldn't you say?

Koops: Shokora, I know you got replaced because of me, so I'm sorry if you are seeing this. I had to win that veto to protect myself, but tonight, I'm going to be voting for you. Toad, even though we've grown apart, is still closer to me, and I'd rather keep him around.

Plum: I disapproved of the girls alliance since the moment it was formed. You targeted Toad for no reason, and I don't like bossy people! I admired you from the start, but once you got into hot water, you weren't afraid to show how maniacal and devious you could be. You were supposed to support Toad, we shared a room with him! But now that doesn't matter, because you're gone.

Toad: Shokora, I will be truly mystified if you actually see this message. I have no idea how the voting will fall tonight, but if I get to stay over you, I'm sorry that it had to be you. You're an awesome and respectable woman, and keep being you, because you're awesome.

"Shokora," Chen T. extended her arm for a final handshake, "It was quite the pleasure, but I must ask one thing of you, how did you know my first name?"

"Truthfully?" Shokora wiggled her eyebrows, then let loose a laugh, "I guessed!"

"Well, goodbye Shokora, the greatest guesser there ever was," Chen T. giggled.

"And to you Cindy," Shokora winked, giving the crowd one last wave before departing the stage.

"Well," Chen T. smiled at the camera, "When we return, the power is back up for grabs! Who will emerge as the next Head of Household? Stay with us!" The cameras zoomed out, encasing the entire audience.

As the cameras panned back in, Chen T. raised the microphone to her glistening lips and said, "Before we left, Shokora was evicted from the house in a shocking blindside. Now, the power is back up for grabs! Let's head to the backyard and check in with our houseguests."

The cameras melted into the backyard, showing an infinity loop and eight go-karts positioned outside of a starting ring. The loop raised over itself, showing two stories of a tiny raceway.

"Houseguests!" Chen T. boomed, "The power is back up for grabs! In this game, each of you will hop into your own go-kart and complete three laps of the infinity loop track. The first one to do so will be crowned as the new Head of Household. Dry Bones, as outgoing Head of Household, you are not eligible to compete. Does everyone understand?"

Everyone answered affirmatively.

"Then who is ready to played Kart Wheeled?" Chen T. asked, and everyone let loose a chorus of excitement. Chen T. gave them the countdown, and the green light flashed, everyone racing to get into their karts.

Junior was the first one in, and he floored the gas pedal. Many were quick behind him, with mainly the men, Spike, Koops, and Toad joining the fray. However, Plum's athletic figure helped her slide into the kart, while Flurrie, Jojora, and Di brought up the rear.

Zooming forward, Junior raced with incredible speed. He was going so fast, he was unable to bank the turn properly, and Spike slammed into him.

"Oy!" Spike cried, "Watch it!" Spike put his kart in reverse, causing Koops to clip his side, sending the koopa spiraling into the wall.

"Yo!" Toad cheered, veering past everyone and sliding into first. Plum was hot on his heels, carrying second. The pack of women were able to surpass he entangled web of guys, and Junior, Spike, and Koops were sent to the rear of the pack.

"Goodness! I feel so invigorated!" Flurrie commented, flooring it. She shot past Jojora and Di, laughing manically.

"I feel young again!" Flurrie cheered, "My oh my!" She wound up neck and neck with Plum, and the retired actress was laughing heartily. Plum was happy to see Flurrie in such a jubilant mood, but then remembered how she had severed ties with the women through her vote, something everyone was sure to find out. Zooming beyond the wind spirit, Plum tried vainly to catch Toad.

Toad reached the tiny bridge, taking him to the second tier. He banked the turn and the checkpoint was close, the first lap almost over. In the rear, Junior was recovering , and he worked his way past Di, who had collided with the wall. Jojora and Spike were neck and neck, while Koops saw an opportunity to shoot between them.

"It's-a-me, Koops!" The koopa chuckled, hurtling forward.

"Where is that from?" Jojora asked Spike, and the construction worker shrugged.

The first lap was over, and everyone was clumped together. Toad was in the front, and Di brought up the back. Everyone was so close, no one could tell who would win, but then a massive pile up occurred. Toad slammed into the wall, and Flurrie nimbly dodged the aftermath. Plum clipped Toad, sending her smashing into the wall. As Flurrie surged ahead, Junior was able to take her path, while Koops did the same. Everyone else though, Jojora, Spike, and Di, were caught in the crash with Plum and Toad.

"Ay caramba," Toad shook his head, and everyone began to back up.

"Look lively now!" Flurrie ordered, leading the triad that was far ahead of everyone else.

"I'll show you lively!" Koops hollered, swerving in front of the older woman.

"Such impudence," Flurrie clucked, "I must win this for my grandbabies!"

Junior giggled as he watched the banter, and he accelerated his kart, hoping to catch both houseguests off guard.

The five-car pileup had disentangled themselves, and they all got back to racing. The three in front had eclipsed their third lap, while the other five were just crossing the tiny wooden bridge. Toad was in fourth, with Plum close behind. Spike, Jojora, and Di were all in the back, trying to make up for lost time.

The third lap had begun, and Koops led the way. Junior was hot behind him, while Flurrie trailed in third. Toad hit the nitrous, and he rocketed forward, trying to take over Flurrie. The ethereal woman laughed, and she banked hard as the turn came in, passing Junior on the inside. Four in the front, four in the back, the race was quite close.

"I'm almost there," Koops grinned, shooting over the bridge. He was going so fast, he caught some air, and when he hit the ground, his kart totally wiped out. He was thrown forward, and his kart slammed into the wall. Scrambling to reverse, Koops struggled to get the kart out of the wreckage, and he cursed with haste. He watched as Flurrie and Junior passed him, and then Toad, and then Plum. He joined Spike in the middle-back, and Di and Jojora were close behind them.

It was close, everyone was within a few yards of one another. But the finish line loomed, and as all the karts lined up to take their shot for the finish, only one breached the barrier first, and the winner was crowned.

"Shoot," Koops cursed, upset he had lost, while Toad hung his head in dismay. Jojora and Di pulled up to the side, shutting off their engines. Spike rose from his kart and pounded knuckles with Junior, expressing his pride. But only in the sense that Spike was congratulating Junior on doing well, not well enough however to catch Flurrie.

"Congratulations Flurrie!" Chen T.'s voice rang throughout the backyard, "You are the new Head of Household!"

"I did it!" Flurrie screamed, "Oh goodness me! I did it! I won a kart race! Ahahaha! I can't believe it!"

"Nice work Flurrie," Dry Bones smiled, sliding the key to the HOH room around her neck.

"Oh thank you dear," Flurrie kissed his cheek, and Dry Bones hugged her warmly. No one could be mad, because everyone liked Flurrie. However Flurrie liked everyone as well, and the challenge was yet to come. Flurrie's sweet personality would have to fade, because two people she liked so much, would have to be nominated for eviction.

Well well, that took longer than planned *shot*. I was so busy last week, but I hope I made up for it with a riveting blindside. Sorry to the Shokora fans, but her time was up! What will Flurrie do with her new power, I'm sure her victory will please a lot of people! Flurrie and Dry Bones seem to be the favorites at this point, so this should be an interesting round of the game. I'll try to update soon, I really will!

-AdmiralBobbery