It hasn't been that long since I posted, has it? The posting thing has changed! Oh well, enjoy. Also, looking for challenge ideas.
Voted Off Trivia, Part 2
"Do you suppose this is how Chris gets hard?" Nessa asked Phoebe, Zak, and Genevieve as they were resting and drinking water.
"Nessa!" Genevieve gasped at the Beauty Queen of the team. "Not need for crude language."
"I'm pretty sure you're right," Phoebe said to Nessa. "He looks so joyous." She groaned and hit her head against the nearest tree. "And now I'm up."
"A challenge I can finally really excel in and I'm off almost immediately," Zak complained.
"Granted, I could rewatch Rufus down those bugs over and over again," Phoebe said. "I hope someone at home TiVos this for me."
"And, hey, now we know that we can help the person at the podium," Genevieve said.
"So, here's what we'll do," Nessa said. "We all stand behind Phoebe, and if we know the answer, we give her a light tap on the shoulder so she knows to buzz in before the other teams can. Then we quickly whisper in her ear."
"You good, Todd?" Brooke asked. They were the only two still at the podiums.
Todd smiled at her. "With you supporting me, I haven't got a care in the world."
"But, you will be trying to get the questions, right?" she asked.
"Of course," he said. "We only need, what, sixteen hundred to catch up to the Toucans, right?"
"That's a lot," she said.
"Or two eight hundreds," he said. "Plus, they have Madison up. She doesn't exactly have the best record of being smart. Chances are, she'll hold off a bit, and then get a question wrong. Which will put up Jamie, who has a limited knowledge of things."
There was a rustle in a bush not far from them, but they assumed it was nothing… maybe the deer Chris had brought to the island for the fear challenge (it still was wandering the island and there were random sightings from Madison as she rode her horse around). They didn't see Madison pull her hat from the bushes, then rush away, and they definitely didn't know she had overheard Todd's comments on her intelligence.
Confession Cam:
(Madison) Her eyes are a bit red. "Ah know Ah'm not the smartest gal at the rodeo… but that was a bit of a mean comment." She sniffs. "No, Ah wasn't cryin' for ya'lls information. Just a bit of an allergy."
(Bex) "I'm not sure what happened, but Madison suddenly ran by, and unfortunately I can't blame Rufus because he was talking with Jamie at the time. I hope she'll be alright for the challenge, because we need her to come through right now."
(Walter) "At the rate our team is going through people, I won't have to answer a single question… or ask one, I suppose would be correct."
"Welcome back to Double Jeopardy," Chris announced. "We'll be starting with Phoebe for the Iguanas, Todd for the Iguacans, and Madison… where's Madison?"
"Last I saw, she was running off with tears in her eyes," Gail said. She had somehow acquired a sucker.
She came through the bushes, looking a little down for her, but not as if she had been crying. "Sorry Ah'm late, ya'll," she said.
"Anyway, this rounds categories are World Mythology, Vampires, Latin America, Sports Teams, and Things I (being Alex) Know That you Probably Don't. The Iguacans are in second with 1000, the Toucans somehow in the lead with 2,600, and the Iguanas are sucking with only a measly 900. So, Madison, go first."
Madison looked over the categories then said, "Vampires for 200," she said.
"The epitome and original vampire."
Phoebe buzzed before he finished. "Who is Dracula?" She said the name with a Transylvanian accent. "World Mythology for 200."
Confession Cam:
(Todd) "The one easy question the whole Double Jeopardy, I bet."
(Madison) "Ah could have gotten that one."
"Um, good," Chris said as she had moved on before any indications that she was correct. "The Roman equivalent of the Greek Goddess Hestia."
Phoebe felt a tap and buzzed. Zak leaned forward and whispered. "Who is Vesta?" Phoebe repeated his words.
"Correct."
"Same category, 400."
Rufus rolled his eyes. This wasn't looking good.
"The oldest mythological hero."
Todd buzzed first this time. "Who is Gilgamesh?"
"Damn," Zak muttered.
"I'll take that as I got it correct," Todd said. "I guess I owe an apology to Mrs. Gastoppalson for the pranks for Gilgamesh week. Sorry… So, sports teams for 1000."
"Whoa, jumping the gun, aren't you?" Walter asked.
"I'm up, you can do the easy questions when it's your turn," Todd replied.
"The MSL team of Tampa Bay," Chris read the card.
No one answered. Chris shrugged. "What is Mutiny? Was the correct question. Todd, still you."
"Sports for 800."
"You just didn't get a question in that category," Walter complained.
"So I don't know the soccer teams of Tampa, oh well," Todd said. "I still know more about sports than the other categories."
"The baseball team with the Billy Goat Curse."
This time Todd buzzed quickly. "Who are the Chicago Cubs? Sports for 600."
"The NHL team of Calgary."
Todd buzzed again, and Phobe cursed as she was just behind him. Todd smirked, then answered, "Who are the Flames? Sports for 400."
"The NBA team based in Dallas."
Madison buzzed before both Phoebe and Todd, both wanting to buzz. "Who are the Mavericks? Ah swear, they're goin' all the way this year."
"Correct," Chris said. "Please pick the next category."
"Ah'll take the Alex category for 800."
"Nice random pick there," Phoebe said with a hint of sarcasm.
"The most famous Cimmerian."
There was a moment of stillness, then Madison buzzed. "Who is Conan?"
Chris blinked in surprise. "Correct… how did you know that?"
"Mah little bro was reading it before Ah came here. Okay, Ah want Vampires fer 400."
"A famous vampire who gained a soul and is in love with a Slayer."
Phoebe buzzed first. "Who is Angel? I'll take Vampires for 600."
"I'm sorry, but that is actually incorrect," Chris said with a smirk. He turned to Todd and Madison.
"Bull!" Phoebe yelled. "There were entire episodes and plot lines about the fact that Angel loved Buffy and about his soul!"
There was another buzzer. "Who is Spike," Madison said with a smile. She turned to Phoebe. "The question asked who gained a soul. Angel was cursed with one. And in Season seven, Spike has his soul, which he sought out."
Phoebe grumbled as Nessa took her place.
"Correct," Chris said. "Next category, please."
"Alex fer 200," Madison said.
"Better known as Ringo Starr, he was the main drummer for the Beatles."
Nessa sighed. "Manny would know this."
"Oh," Genevieve jumped and tapped Nessa shoulder. "I know it!"
"Then just tell me," Nessa said.
"Oh, yeah," Genevieve whispered in Nessa's ear as Nessa buzzed.
"Who is Richard Starkey?" she questioned.
"Correct," Chris said. "Pick a new category."
"World Mythology for 600."
"Daughter of Loki, she rules the dead in Niflheim."
Nessa buzzed a few moments later after Zak had told her. "Who is Hel?"
"Correct. Next question please."
"Mythology for 800," Nessa said smiling at Zak.
"Greatest Irish hero of the Ulster Cycle," Chris said. "I wonder where Manny gets all this mythology stuff from?"
There was a buzz and Nessa asked, "Who is Cuchulainn? Mythology again, please."
The other two teams were getting rather antsy, none of them having a clue, while the Iguanas were smiling and slapping hands.
"Serpent God of Central America."
Once again, after Zak whispered in Nessa's ear, she answered. "Who is Quetzalcoatl?"
"Correct…" Chris said.
Even through the Iguanas were still in last, Phoebe gave Zak a tight hug of appreciation. Nessa smiled. "Latin America for 200."
"If they get this, they'll be tied with us," Gail complained to Todd.
"I am aware," Todd said.
Confession Cam:
(Nessa) "So glad to have Zak!"
(Rufus) "Good thing we came up with a good lead in the beginning…"
(Gail) "This was so not going to end well."
"Creators of Machu Picchu in Peru."
Nessa buzzed before Zak could tap her. "Who were the Incans? Latin America for 400."
"Southern most country of North America."
Once again, Zak supplied Nessa with the answer, but unfortunately, Todd buzzed first, Brooke whispering in his ear."
"What is Panama?" he questioned.
"Correct."
"Sports for 200."
"Football team of St. Louis."
Once again, Todd buzzed first. "Who are the Rams? Vampires for 600."
"Extremely unique vampyre fledgling with extended markings and powers of all five elements."
"Aren't there only four elements?" Madison questioned, looking at her team.
"Depends on the religion," Zak said.
Meanwhile, Brooke had supplied Todd with the answer. "Who is Zoey Redbird?"
"Correct."
"Vamps for 800."
"Book in which vampires are actually fallen angels."
After a moment of not moving, Bex leaned forward and whispered in Madison's ear.
"What is Blue Bloods?"
"That is correct," Chris said.
Confession Cam:
(Bex) "So, not long ago, Nick was in the hospital, and while I was in the waiting room, my mom brought me a book to keep my brain occupied. It happened to be that book, and it also happened to be a long wait…" She frowns. "Thinking about that really upsets me. But, hey, you all saw Nick is better now."
Bex leaned into Jamie and he held her, wondering why she was suddenly a little depressed, but knew better than to ask. Rufus snickered a bit, and Bex banged him with the side of her fist. Madison laughed as Rufus winced and then shot Bex and evil look. She then pulled him a bit away from the other female Toucan.
"Ah'll take the last of the vamps."
"The last of her line, a vampire princess."
Brooke once again was whispering in Todd's ear rapidly. He buzzed and asked, "Who is Vasalisa Dragomir? Or Lissa Dragomir?"
"Both are correct," Chris said. "Let's take a look at our current scores. Tied for first are the Toucans and the Iguacans with 5000 each. And, in last, with 3,700 are the Iguanas. Okay, Todd, next category, please."
"Okay, Latin America for 600."
"South American country with the largest population."
Madison buzzed. "What is Brazil?"
Rufus rolled his eyes. "Do you have any idea if that's the actual answer?"
"Um…"
"Correct," Chris said. Madison sighed, then stuck her tongue out at Rufus.
Confession Cam:
(Jamie) "Well, it's also the largest, so I understand her reasoning."
"Ah'll take Alex for 400."
"Musical written and produced by Paul Simon which lost $11 million in 1988."
"Bad," Rufus said and several people laughed. However, no one moved past that.
"What is the Capeman? Would have been the correct question. New category, Madison."
"Alex for 600."
"A doctor might prescribe paregoric, or a form of opium, for extreme cases of this problem."
Jamie became anxious again. He quickly jumped up and whispered in Madison's ear.
"Ah don't even want to know how ya'll know that," she said before she buzzed. "What is diarrhea?"
Chris blinked. "Correct."
"Um, the last Alex."
"Richard Gere, Patrick Swayze, and Barry Bostwick this part from a popular Broadway musical."
No one moved. "Who is Danny Zuko?" Chris finally said. "Okay, 800 or 1000?"
"Um, 800," Madison said. Not like there was much of a choice.
"Dictator for 31 years in the Dominican Republic."
This time, Todd was answering again, once again, his answer supplied by Brooke.
"Who is Rafael Trujillo?" Todd asked.
Confession Cam:
(Brooke) "Confession, I loved In the Time of the Butterflies. I mean, it was sad in the end, but it was written beautifully."
(Gail) "She was seriously distracting Todd."
"And our last Double Jeopardy question… Puerto Rican artist and painter of "El Velorio.""
This time, it was Walter, first whispering to Brooke, who then told Todd the answer.
Confession Cam:
(Walter) "I didn't want to whisper in his ear, and I doubt he wanted me to either. But, he'd love for his precious 'Brookworm' to, even if she had already several times."
"Who is Fransico Oller?"
"Correct. Our current scores stand at the Iguacans in first with 6,800, the Toucans in second with 6,200, and the Iguanas lagging with only 3,700. We only have Final Jeopardy left. The category is Chef Hatchett. Now, please make your wagers."
The Iguanas:
"What do we know about Chef?" Genevieve asked.
"He can't cook," Phoebe said.
"Okay, the chances of us getting this right are slim to none," Zak said.
"Make us feel so much better," Nessa said sarcastically. "Thanks."
"No, so we wager zero."
"But…" Genevieve began.
"Let's assume the other teams are also going to answer wrong, okay," Zak said.
"Oh… wait…"
"The Iguacans should wager at least 5700, so that, even if the Iguanas wager 6200, they'll still win, correct or not. Chances are that all three teams will get it correct, or lose. So, no matter what, if we know the answer, we'll lose. But if no one knows it and we wage 0…"
"We win," Phoebe said with a large smile. "I like it."
Toucans:
"Let's wager it all," Jamie said.
Bex, Madison, and Rufus all looked at one another, then shrugged. "Why not?" Rufus said. "We'll get it correct."
Iguacans:
"They're wagering it all?" Gail said nodding to the Toucans.
"So, to keep our lead we need…" Walter added in his head, "5,700."
"And if we both get it wrong, well still beat them," Brooke said.
"Awesome," Todd said as he wrote down their wager.
"Okay, we have our wagers. Now for the Final Jeopardy answer. Your dinner tonight."
All three teams, all twelve campers, just stared. What he serious? Well, yes, he was. But then they all discussed the answer and wrote down their question.
"Okay, let's look at what you wrote. Iguanas, you wrote down… What is something not edible? I'm sorry, but that's not correct… according to Chef. And you wagered, 0, leaving you with 3,700.
"Toucans, you wrote… What is brown slop? Also, incorrect."
"What, really?" Bex asked, somewhere between happy and disappointed. Happy because she wouldn't be suffering brown slop. Sad because, they just dropped to last.
"You wagered 6,200, and now you've got nothing. And Iguacans, you're all shaking your head. You also wrote, What is brown slop? And you wagered 5,700, which leaves you with 1,100. And a come from way behind victory, Iguanas win!"
"Wait, what's for dinner tonight?" Todd aksed.
"Well," Chef said, visibly angry, "It was going to be broiled lobster, but since you all see to prefer brown slop, I think I'll save the lobster for Chris and myself."
Confession Cam:
(Nessa) "Since when does he actually cook for us?"
(Jamie) "Broiled lobster sounds so good. And I would have loved to observe him cook that, great for learning."
"So, Toucans, you lost. You will be voting off and meeting at the campfire pit for elimination. And you four Iguanas, follow Chef for your ice cream."
"We have chocolate and vanilla," Chef growled. "You get two scoops. One of each. You better enjoy, because you four are getting 'something inedible.'"
The four looked at one another, then shrugged. They could survive on a night with just ice cream if they had to.
Confession Cam:
(Rufus) "Well… difficult choice… need Jamie, need Madison…" he smirks, "and not just for the game… Todd did too well to get any other votes today, same with Bex, which leaves… Gail."
(Todd) "Well, who did nothing today… oh, yeah, Gail."
(Madison) "If Gail goes, I can finally have a tent again."
(Gail) "Well, I'm going to say… Madison. She's crazy…"
(Brooke) "I don't think Todd will go… I mean, he didn't do anything wrong, but he wasn't on the Toucan team, so they might vote for him…"
(Nessa) "So, we didn't do the best in answering questions, but Zak did still help us kick butt in the end."
(Phoebe) "So, here's how I figure. Zak, not the most suave of guys, but he's got his good qualities… and I really think he's got a crush on me."
(Zak) Eating his ice cream. "So, I figured out a way to get Chef to serve us the lobster today. Told him that if he didn't, then the whole final jeopardy would have to be recalculated. Chris immediately ordered him to serve us the lobster, because he's running late for his premiere or whatever."
"I thought you had changed your mind," Genevieve said when they all sat down for dinner and got lobster. It actually was delicious.
"I can change my mind as many times as I like, girly!" Chef yelled.
Jamie smiled at Bex, then forked a piece of her lobster and fed it to her.
"That's disgusting," Walter said with an eye roll.
"You're only saying that because you've got no one to feed," Brooke said.
Todd smiled at her. "If you want…"
"Thanks, but I do know how to feed myself, Todd," she said, blushing a bit.
Once the sun had gone down, the Toucans were all at the campfire pit. Chef appeared. "Let's get this over with. Marshmallows go to the guys, Madison, and Bex. Gail, you're gone."
"What?" Gail was shocked.
"No complaining," Chef said. He tossed out the five marshmallows, then walked over and picked up a struggling and arguing Gail.
"Think of it this way, Gail," Madison said. "Now ya'll can see Alex again and tell him that ya'll got his song."
"But I have to win for him!"
"Well, you didn't," Rufus said. "Get over it."
The Toucans walked back to the camp, but Todd stopped when he noticed Brooke lay on her stomach in the sand and trying to read by the light of the full moon. It was still difficult.
"Hey, Brookworm," he said and lay down next to her so he was looking up, mostly looking at her.
"Hey," she said, half involved in her book.
"Can you actually read in this light?" he asked.
"A bit," she said. She sighed deeply and closed her book. "Actually, I've gotten through a paragraph since you guys headed to the campfire. So, who got the boot?"
"Gail," he said.
"I expected as much," Brooke said. "Wasn't much of a help today."
"How could she have been?" Todd asked. "You answered everything before she even had a chance to think."
Brooke smiled and Todd could swear that her cheeks darkened, though he couldn't be sure in the darkness. "So, um, tomorrow is a day off… want to, well, go on a swim with me, or something?"
Brooke's eyes widened. "Are you asking me on a…" she couldn't even finish her thought. The next thing Todd knew, Brooke was halfway to her tent.
Confession Cam:
(Todd) "I think I just got shot down… and here I thought that she liked me."
