It was during the Ronin's elimination ceremony, and the Legion was deciding what to do with the treasure chest they had won that day.
"We need to use it for an advantage," Quinn said, "if we keep beating the Ronin, we can enter the merge with the numbers in our favor."
"No way," Veronica said, "we need the food! Johnny's exhausted from all the hunting."
"It's fine," Johnny said, waving the accusation away, "I can deal with a little fatigue. But I am worried about not being able to provide for you guys. The area I usually use for food is dwindling. If I don't find an alternative soon, we might go hungry."
"Hungrier than usual," Vevo grumbled.
Johnny glared at Vevo, but continued, "I don't want to risk you guys going hungry."
"Look, I won the challenge," Quinn hissed, "that counts for something, doesn't it? We need to keep on the offensive."
"I agree," Lucky shrugged, "next time the Ronin goes down, we use that chest and make it a double elimination. That should be all the edge we need."
"Finally," Quinn smiled, "someone with sense. I'm all for that plan."
"Okay, you each have good points," Lance stepped in, "why don't we take a vote?"
"Alright, whatever," Quinn sighed, "who votes for using it against the Ronin?"
Quinn, Lucky, Vevo and Tyler raised their hands.
"Who votes for using it to get food?" Lance asked.
Everyone else raised their hands.
"We win," Sunny smirked at Quinn.
"Fine, whatever," Quinn scoffed, "you're making a mistake, but whatever."
"Alright, I'll turn this in for food as soon as-" Lance started.
"Everybody, come quick!" Chris shouted, "Down on the beach, right now!"
The Legion turned to each other, and then started run down the beach. One contestant in particular, however, hung back for a minute, eying the chest.
~o.0.o~
A few minutes later, and all of the contestants were gathered on the beach, surrounded by darkness.
"Where's Chris?" Gwen frowned, "It's getting late, we should all be inside- what if HE shows up?"
"Who?" Cody asked, "Chris?"
"No!" Gwen exclaimed, "The-"
All of a sudden, a canister landed near the contestants, and opened up, releasing gas. With seconds, the contestants were all unconscious. A few men in hazmat suits began to drag the contestants away.
Chris was watching all of this from a control room, laughing manically.
"God, I'm SO glad I got those new interns!" he smirked, "Well folks, I figured since it was getting nearer to Halloween, we'd have not one special this year, but TWO! If you think back to season one, you'll remember the challenge in which I so ingeniously forced the competitors to face their fears! Well, it's time for an update on that challenge! Except this time, I'm using an ingenious twist instead of importing snakes or chickens or whatever. Get ready for phobia factor ROUND 2!"
~o.0.o~
When the contestants finally awoke, they were in the middle of what looked to be a large bunker.
"What the... where are we?" Courtney groaned.
"I'm glad you asked," Chris said over intercom, "you've been placed in one of the island's many fortified bunkers. There are plenty of rooms to explore, but exploration isn't today's challenge. Today's challenge is facing your fears!"
The veteran competitors began to look at each other nervously, while the new competitors were unimpressed.
"What is he yappin' about?" Lucky asked.
"Oh, you'll see," Chris snickered, "but first, because I just loooooove making things difficult for you guys, we're going to a quick team switch! So, to even the odds, the Ronin get two members of the Legion, while the Legion gets one member of the Ronin."
The Legion groaned, while the Ronin smiled to themselves.
"Great," Quinn sighed, "so much for the numbers game."
"However," Chris continued, "because they're giving up TWO members, the Legion can pick anyone they want from the Ronin. So, Legion, who do you choose to join your ranks?"
The Legion talked it over, then turned back to the Ronin.
"We pick Courtney," Lance reported.
Courtney smiled, and rushed over to the other team, embracing Geoff.
"Thank you guys!" Courtney smiled.
"Actually, it was Quinn's idea," Veronica said.
"Uncharacteristically nice of you, I might add," Sunny frowned.
"Yeah, whatever," Quinn snapped, "look, I may not play nice all the time, but that doesn't make me a terrible person."
"Of course it doesn't," Sunny shrugged, "being a terrible person makes you a terrible person."
CONFESSIONAL: Sunny
I don't trust Quinn. At all. She's too eager to resort to violence in challenges, not to mention being a bit of a bitch in general. So know, I don't think she suggested that out of the goodness of her heart. I'd believe it coming from someone like Veronica, but not Quinn.
CONFESSIONAL: Quinn
Sunny needs to learn to watch her mouth. Especially when talking about me. I'll admit, though, she's right- I didn't suggest Courtney because I'm a Geoffney fan, I sgguested Courtney because it's a good tactic. What tactic is that? Well, simple. Geoff and Courtney have both made it to the merge, and why? They're good competitors. Now, I have those two competitors on my team, and on friendly terms. Which is good, because I need all the help I can get. Lucky and I aren't exactly on bad terms, but I doubt he'd help me eliminate Sunny. Although, getting HIM to do it would just be... well,it'd be a perfect slap in the face to Sunny. Of course, it might just be quicker for her to have an accident.
END CONFESSIONALS
"As for the two players going to the Ronin," Chris thought, "let's have...Vevo and Lance!"
"WHAT?" Lance exclaimed.
"You heard me," Chris smirked, "you're on the other team now, Lancey-boy!"
Lance scowled, although Vevo smirked and clapped him on the back.
"This makes things easier for us," Vevo whispered, "Eva is on the other team, remember?"
"If you say so," Lance frowned.
CONFESSIONAL: Lucky
Aw, no- LANCE! Chris, you finky bastard! Lance is one of the only friends I have- I don't want to compete against him! I mean, I know it had to happen eventually, but DAMN!
CONFESSIONAL: Lance
I can't believe Chris would pull something like- okay, no, I can believe it. I guess Vevo IS right, it'll be easier to work with him and Eva this way. But still, I don't like it. I'm not going to say something ridiculous like everyone in the Legion was family or anything, but we were friends. Most of us anyway. I'll miss competing alongside Lucky and Johnny and the rest.
END CONFESSIONALS
Lance turned to Lucky, and sighed.
"Sorry brother," Lance sighed, "it was great while it lasted. I'll see you at the merge, right?"
"All the way to the top, baby," Lucky smiled, "I expect to see you there."
"Count on it," Lance smirked.
Once the two had gone over to the Ronin, Chris continued talking.
"This challenge is endurance," Chris explained, "I'm going to pump a small amount of gas into the vault's ventilation system- you know the Batman villain, Scarecrow? You know that fear gas he uses? Well, we have that. Sort of."
A few of the contestants began laughing.
"Come on, Chris," Courtney said, "that stuff isn't-"
Suddenly, gas began to pour in through the vents.
"Overtime, the dosage will intensify, causing severe hallucinations," Chris smirked, "once it becomes to much for you, go to the door on your left, and push the button next to the doorway. One of my interns will let you out. This challenge lasts three hours- whichever team has the most players left by the end of the challenge wins immunity from tonight's elimination."
"Oh no," DJ groaned, "another fear challenge?"
"Hey, it'll be okay," Duncan said, "just try to focus on winning."
"Or you could stop being such a baby," Eva scoffed, "you know, just a thought."
Everyone glared at Eva.
"What?" She scoffed.
DJ let out a groan, and buried his head in his hands.
Miri, meanwhile, was ecstatic.
"HA!" the redhead laughed, "Finally, a challenge where I can exceed at!"
"What do you mean?" Veronica frowned, "Why would this be so easy for you?"
"Because I don't need fear," Miri smiled, "I have SCIENCE! After years of study, I've realized logic and reasoning easily wins out against silly superstitions."
With that, the redhead pulled out a notebook.
" I'll just sit here and do some calculations," Miri smiled.
"Wow," Sunny nodded, "that's actually kind of impressive."
"Hey, is it just me, or does it feel... fuzzy in here?" Veronica frowned, "Wow, I'M really fuzzy!"
"Look, kid," Lucky sighed, "please don't start talking about ponies and magic swords again, alright?"
"Hey, that was just- well, I don't really know what the was," Veronica shrugged, "but don't worry, it won't happen again. Um, I hope."
Eva was sitting in the corner, bored. She looked around the room, until something caught her eye- a tarantula that was on the floor a few feet away.
"SPIDER!" Eva shrieked, "Someone kill it, KILL IT!"
Everyone turned and stared at Eva.
"...What spider?" DJ asked.
"The one that's-" Eva started, pointing. She stopped, dumbfounded. It was gone. "It... It was just there, though! It must be the gas-"
"Or you could stop being such a baby," Duncan snapped, "you know, just a thought."
CONFESSIONAL: Eva
Eva:I don't understand what everyone's problem is- I mean, I made it to the final five last time. If it wasn't for Bridgette betraying me, I would have gone on and won the game! My teammates should recognize that I'm the most capable player still in the game! I mean, who else here has made it to the final five?"
Chris: over the intercom* Let's see: Cody made it to second place, Gwen to third, Geoff made it to the final five TWICE-
Eva: Okay, okay, whatever! I see your point! But still, I'm the most likeable person-
Chris: That would also be Geoff.
Eva: WILL YOU SHUT UP ALREADY?
END CONFESSIONALS
Back in the bunker, things were beginning to go a little less smoothly.
"Did someone turn out the lights?" Gwen groaned, "It's getting really dark in here-"
"Gwen, the lights are the same as they were when we first got in here," Cody frowned.
"No, that can't be right," Gwen frowned, "how do you not-"
"SNAKES!" DJ Screamed suddenly, then, "...no, wait. Sorry everybody, that's just a piece of string. False alarm."
"Wow," Lucky frowned, "it seem hotter to you guys?"
"Nope," Quinn said, "just you, baby."
Quinn smirked at Sunny, who just rolled her eyes.
"No, I'm serious," Lucky muttered, taking off his coat, "what the hell is going on?"
"You're probably starting to feel the affects of the gas," Miri shrugged, "it's only going to go downhill from there."
"Peachy," Lucky sighed.
CONFESSIONAL: Quinn
I started thinking, and I realized something. If this is going to get as bad as Chris suggested, well... it would be easy to take advantage of. Not initially, but fear is something easily exploited.
END CONFESSIONAL
Chris sat in the control room, smiling.
"Alright," he smirked, "time to crank up the gas!"
The host hit a button, and the fear gas began to flow more freely through the room.
"Hey, VIA?" Chris called out, "You sure this stuff is safe?"
"No."
"Works for me!"
Back in the bunker, a few of the contestants began to wander off and explore.
"So, what do you think this place was used for originally?" Courtney asked.
"Beats me," Geoff frowned, "this whole place strikes me as weird, to be honest."
"Yeah, me too," Courtney nodded, "I think this place was used as some sort of science facility at one point."
"That might make sense," Geoff shrugged, "I- ow! Why'd you hit me?"
"Um, I didn't," Courtney frowned.
"Well, something did," Geoff muttered, "let's just- OW! Again!"
"Are... are you okay, Geoff?" Courtney asked, concerned.
"This must be the challenge," Geoff groaned, "Chris must have been telling the truth!"
"Hey, it's okay," Courtney smiled, putting an arm around him, "don't worry about it. We'll be fine- you just have to keep focused."
"If you say so," Geoff shrugged.
Half an hour passed, and things began to get more intense.
To Gwen, everything was getting darker. She curled up, putting her face in her knees, when she felt a hand on her shoulder. She looked up, expecting to see Cody, but to her horror, it was the man in the bunny costume. Gwen let out a terrified yell, and ran for the door. She slammed the button until it opened up, and then ran straight out.
"GWEN!" Cody shouted, getting to his feet. Eva, however, pulled him back down.
"If you leave tonight," Eva hissed, "I SWEAR you'll be the one going home tonight."
Cody watched as the door closed, and he let out a sigh.
"Yeah," he frowned, "whatever."
"Hey, don't worry man," DJ said, "she'll be fine. Once she realizes it was just the challenge-"
"That's the thing," Cody gulped, "I'm not sure she will."
Eva was still curled up in a corner, shivering.
"Spiders," she groaned, "s...so many spiders!"
Quinn, who had been sitting across from her, took notice.
"What spiders?" Quinn asked, "You mean like THIS?"
With that, Quinn threw a wadded up piece of paper across the room. To Eva, however, it looked like a monstrous tarantula. Eva screamed, got to her feet, and ran straight to the door. She hit the button once, and as soon as the door opened, she ran right out.
"That was mean, Quinn," Veronica huffed.
"So?" Quinn snickered, "It's winning us the challenge, isn't it?"
Tyler sat in the corner, smiling. He had conquered his fear of chickens in the first season, so right now, he had nothing to worry about.
"Don't worry guys," Tyler smiled, "I got this! WOO!"
Tyler's smile faded, however, when he saw a group of chickens waddling towards him.
"Oh, you think you can scare me, huh?" Tyler laughed, "BRING IT! I'll deep fry you guys!"
A second later, however, Tyler was rushing towards the door.
"OH GOD!" Tyler sobbed, "THERE'S SO MANY! LET ME OUT! PLEASE LET ME OUT!"
The door opened, and Tyler rushed outside.
"Are you joking?" Quinn frowned, "CHICKENS?"
Meanwhile, Alejandro sat alongside the rest of his team, looking bored.
"Hey, Al," DJ frowned, "you okay? You ain't freaking out or anything, are you?"
"No, DJ," Alejandro sighed, "my worst fears have already come to pass, amigo."
"Oh yeah?" DJ asked, "Do you mind if I ask what it was?"
"My public humiliation," Alejandro sighed, "right for everyone to see on national television!"
"Oh, right," DJ frowned, "I'm sorry for bringing it up- but you did kinda deserve it."
"Probably," Alejandro sighed, "but still. My whole life has been ruined- my friends and family have all abandoned me. This season is my last chance at redemption."
"Hey, man," DJ smiled, "don't worry about it, alright? If your friends ditched you over losing some reality show, they weren't your friends to begin with."
"Maybe," Alejandro sighed, "but that doesn't make it any easier."
"I know it doesn't," DJ nodded, "but don't worry. You'll find a way to move on."
"If you say so," Alejandro sighed.
They were interrupted when Veronica ran out of the room, screaming.
"BUGS!" she shouted, "EVERYWHERE!"
The door slammed behind her, signaling she had been eliminated from the challenge.
"See?" DJ smiled, "We might be able to catch up and win this! Then you'll be a step closer to redemption and everything, right?"
Alejandro wasn't convinced, but he gave a smile and nod anyway.
A few minutes later, and Chris had turned up the pressure once more- this time, Geoff cracked.
"HAIL!" he shouted, "I need to get out of here!"
He started banging on the door until it opened, and then he leapt outside.
"Geoff, WAIT!" Courtney called, going out after him.
Before she could realize her mistake, the door slammed shut, locking them both out.
"You've gotta be KIDDING!" Quinn exclaimed.
"Nice," Vevo smirked, "See Lance? First day on the new team and we're already off to a good- wha... what is that?"
"What is WHAT?" Lance asked.
"It's... oh god," Vevo groaned, "NOOOOO! Get AWAY!"
Lance shook his head, confused. He didn't see what Vevo saw- a giant slug, writhing towards him.
"Ewww, get away!" Vevo shouted again.
"Will you come your ass down?" Lance snapped.
"No way, I didn't sign up for this!" Vevo exclaimed, "I'm out!"
Vevo rushed past everyone, and out the door.
Meanwhile, Lucky was also having a bit of trouble.
"Guys," he called, "guys, where are you?"
HE couldn't see anyone else- the room was covered in smoke. And where there was smoke-
"FIRE!" Lucky shouted, "Everyone, get out! Hurry!"
"Lucky?" a voice called out, "Lucky, HELP ME!"
"D...dad?" Lucky stammered.
~o.0.o~
"Chris watched from his control room, and yawned slightly.
"BORING!" he called out, "Let's see what this thing can really do!"
With that, Chris began slamming down random buttons.
Warning signs began to flash on Chris' computer.
"There," he smirked, "much better!"
~o.0.o~
Back in the vault, Lucky managed to make it to the door, and slam on the button.
"LET US OUT!" he called, "We're going to DIE in here, you BASTARDS!"
The door opened, and Lucky staggered into the next room.
"Aww man," Lance groaned, seeing his friend's misfortune, "sorry, dude."
CONFESSIONAL: Lance
I don't get it. I'm afraid of tons of things- so why wasn't the gas affecting me? The only thing I can figure is that the medication I took made me... immune, somehow? I don't know.
END CONFESSIONAL
Cody was sitting in the corner of the room, head in his hands.
"You all right, man?" Duncan asked.
"I'm worried about Gwen," Cody shrugged, "I hope she's calming down. She's been... she's been under a lot of stress lately."
"About what?" Duncan asked.
"I don't know!" Cody exclaimed, "I mean, I wish she'd talk to me about it, but-"
"Cody!" Gwen's voice called, "Cody, help me!"
"Gwen?" Cody gasped, "GWEN! I'M COMING!"
"No, Cody wait!" Duncan started, "That's not-"
But before Duncan could explain what had actually happened, Cody was already out of the room.
"Great," Duncan groaned. He turned and glared at Quinn, who had really been the one to call for help.
"Don't look at me like that," Quinn shrugged, "all's fair in love and war, right?"
"Attention, contestants!" Chris said over the intercom, "The clock has stopped, and the challenge is officially OVER!"
"But we both have four people left," DJ said, "Who wins?"
"I'm glad you asked, "Chris said, "turns out, we don't need a tie breaker, because in the end, the LEGION lost more players than the Ronin! And as a result, they'll be on the chopping block tonight!"
The remaining four ronin cheered.
"Wait a second," DJ smiled, "I'm... I'm still here! I won the fear challenge!"
"You sure did," Duncan smiled, "Nice going, man!"
"Yeah yeah, that's great," Chris scoffed, "get out here and get ready for elimination!"
The door opened, and the eight contestants eagerly walked out.
~o.0.o~
The Legion were at the elimination ceremony, waiting for Chris to hand out marshmallows.
"Okay," the host said, "first marshmallow goes to...
Johnny.
Miri.
Sunny.
Geoff and Courtney.
Lucky.
And... Tyler! Quinn and Veronica, it's down to you. Veronica, you lost the challenge very early on, and Quinn, well... while you may be good at challenges, you EXCEL at making enemies. Last marshmallow goes to...
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"What?" Sunny and Veronica both shouted at the same time.
"Sorry kid," Quinn smirked, catching her marshmallow, "boat of losers awaits."
"That's MY LINE!" Chris shouted, "But... yeah, what she said!"
"Oh, alright," Veronica sighed, "Well, it was fun, competing with you guys. I'll miss you, Sunny."
"I'll miss you too," Sunny frowned, "take care of yourself, sweetie."
"Just... let me go get Niko from my cabin," Veronica frowned, "and I'll get out of here."
CONFESSIONAL: Quinn
I knew making friends with Geoff and Courtney was a good move. It took a little convincing, but they, Miri, and Tyler were willing to vote off Veronica with me. Of course, I probably could have just had them vote of Sunny, but... to be frank, I'll have some fun with her first. I want Sunny to suffer a bit, and then she's out.
END CONFESSIONAL
"Well, that's all we have for you today!" Chris said to the camera, giving his usual sign off, "tune in next time to see what we have in store for our campers in our SECOND holiday special! Here's a hint- it involves zombies and explosions! It's a brand new, kick-ass episode you won't want to miss next time on
CAMP TV:
SPECTER ISLANDS!"