Well, how should I start this? Oh, right. The good news is Noah looks like isn't gonna try to put his feelings aside for Emma (as Owen told me), and I was going to try and actually spend some time with Kitty, okay?! The bad news is the Ice Dancers are still holding a grudge against me and that could give our entire alliance some trouble. Because if they affect me, they affect everyone.
But that wasn't the problem I was facing in this challenge.
So after we took our first tip, it told us that we had to run up the cliff to the train station up top.
While we were running up top, I was talking to Kitty, "I didn't think I'd actually make it on the third season. And when I did, the host just had to have the nerve to knock me out with a frying pan just because his plane was a total rustbucket."
"How does he even get away with doing that?" She replied.
"Who knows? The law never seems to get a grip anyway," I smiled in satisfaction, "But I sure did. One season of was enough torture toward him. More than that must've made him cry afterwards. He probably was like, 'I'm gonna make another season with a new cast as an excuse to keep Zane away!'. I didn't mind though. A break from the cameras was just what the doctor ordered."
"Are you excited to be back on again?"
"Not really, but it's better than being stuck at home doing community service and-" We skidded to stop when Owen was standing while eating popcorn and Sky was smiling at the scene.
"What are we stopping-" Kitty cut herself off when she noticed Emma and Noah were holding hands, "Aw!"
(A/N: Dude, now's your chance. Make a move! Zane: What move? *Realizes* Oh, right.) I took Kitty's hand and we ended up staring at each other.
That is until the Surfers passed us and interrupted our moment (Noah and Emma included; they were about to kiss too), "Not so fast, party boys! Go, go, go! Move it!" Emma called to them and we started running again.
A few minutes later, we ended up on the third train same as the Ice Dancers (as you know from last challenge), who were in the front probably trying to figure out how to get first place again and my downfall. As for the six of us, we were sitting at a table discussing our game plan.
Well, more like Bookworm and Future Lawyer Girl. Not sure if Sky could get involved in this.
"I have a plan to get us all to the finale as an alliance." Emma stated.
"I love the way you say alliance." Noah replied. Seriously... is he for real?
"Okay. First off, regular team meetings to work on any competitive feelings that arise and to discuss Kitty and Zane's behavior." NAY! I object!
"Hey!" We synced in offense.
"As much as that sounds great and all..." Kitty and I cleared our throats hoping Sky wasn't talking about the second part, "But shouldn't we be focusing on strategies to actually get us to the finale rather than observing our team's behavior?"
Emma ignored her though, "Sticking together will also ensure plenty of anecdotes for the rehearsal dinner." Wait, what? Okay, I'm completely lost now; someone get us back on track.
"Hold on a second!" Sky exclaimed trying to get their attention, "How did we go from discussing our game plan to discussing dinner?"
"What kind of person has to rehearse eating?" Noah asked, still ignoring.
Owen laughed in enjoyment, "Sign me up!"
"No, silly billy! It's what you do the night before the wedding!" She corrected. Whoa, whoa, whoa! Slow down, Turbo! You've only known each other for a short time and now you've gone straight to MARRYING?!
"GUYS!" Finally, Sky. You got their attention. I thought I had to jump off the train, "Now that have your attention, what is our actual plan to get to the finale?!"
"Oh goodness, how could I forget?" Emma facepalmed herself and we smiled, thinking she finally understood, "We need to plan for our honeymoon."
(Author: W-wha... are you... I just... you did... WHY?! Seriously?) And respect gone.
Kitty and Sky grabbed Emma's arms, "Got a sec?"
Emma smiled, "Sure thing, maid of honor!" She was pulled to the back of the cart.
(Confessional: Train)
Zane: Is it me or is Emma more focused on Noah than she is on the game?
Emma: *Camera shifts to her* Okay, putting feelings aside and concentrating on the Noah- *Gets Slapped by Kitty and Sky* THE GAME! Concentrating on the game!
Zane: *Camera pans back* Okay, it's her. Just checking.
After our train reached the destination ahead of schedule, we and the other teams piled out to the next Don Box. Unfortunately, this is part where Noah was flirting with Emma.
"I can't wait to post my review online: Got a death wish? This is the train for you!"
She laughed in response, "You are hilarious!"
I had a confused face, "I don't get it."
Kitty replied, "Probably best if you don't." She took the next tip, "It's an Either-Or: Jump Down or Jump Around."
I read further, "Teams can either bungee jump down the bridge and catch a local bowery fish, or jump around and perform a traditional Maori Haka: a warrior's challenge dance that terrifies their opponent subjected to watching it."
"Jump around/down." Noah and Kitty synced. Oh, brother. I know where this is heading.
"Hm, okay it looks like our first family meeting." I'm sorry, I think I misheard that. Did you say family? Thankfully, her sister stepped on her foot, "Team! I mean, team meeting!" I raised an eyebrow at her in response while she gave a nervous smile.
Of course, that had to be the moment where the Ice Dancers passed by us and taunted me, "Bye, bye, Zane! We'll enjoy first place for you!"
I gave them an unimpressed look in response while Kitty muttered to me, "Who are they?"
"Just a few friends of mine." I replied sarcastically, rolling my eyes. I was hoping we could at least get somewhere by now. Still, it's life. It's a terrible place where everything is thrown against you.
"Come on. We both have slammin' dance moves," Kitty tried to convince her sister.
"Bungee jumping is on my bucket list... if I were lame enough to have one," Noah interjected. Oh, come on. Now you're just trying to take advantage of Emma aren't you?
Speaking of that, "Ooh, this is so tough. I never thought there would be so many factors to balance between you and-"
"PICK ONE ALREADY!" I snapped with wide-eyes, "The third train's already here!" Like I said, it pulled up in front of us.
Sky groaned in frustration, "Fine, let's bungee jump!"
"Sweet," Emma was satisfied much to our dismay, "Meeting adjourned." We ran to the bungee jumping course, ready to get this challenge done. But we had to wait for the Daters/Haters who were taking a long time.
"Noah and Emma seem a little distracted," Owen pointed.
"Gee, you think?/You don't say." Kitty, Sky, and I remarked.
"Steph just jumped. Hopefully, she gets a fish and it'll be our go. But we're probably still in last-"
Emma interrupted her sister as she and Noah were goofing around (It's weird because I thought Owen would goof around), "Bring your arm a little higher... okay, okay. Good, good, don't move. Can you take a pic of me a No-No?" And the nicknames come into play.
I fake a joyful/sad face, "Aw, it'll be a heartwarming picture of love and affection." I then fake-vomited on the floor and frowned, "Okay, better now." Honestly, you don't see me and Kitty doing this. Uh... ignore that last part.
My cousin ran over to the Stephanie and Ryan, "What's taking so long? We really have to go!"
"I told you," They both were arguing with each other, "You were wasting time! You are so selfish, it makes me crazy."
"YOU'RE so slow it makes me sick!" Stephanie pointed to him.
I groaned while facepalmed, "I'm gonna go crazy if this doesn't end soon."
"Like angry crazy or Izzy crazy?" Owen asked me.
"IZZY-ANGRY CRAZY!" I practically screamed. At last, the Daters/Haters completed their challenge and it was finally our turn. Noah and Emma decided to jump together and were staring dreamily at each other until I interrupted them, "JUMP ALREADY! And take separate bungee cords."
Noah sighed, "Okay."
Emma stopped him, "Wait!" AAAHHH! WHAT NOW?! "You can't jump by yourself Noah! We should try it together." New bucket list: Bungee Jump without the bungee.
"That would be so romantic." So romantic I'm gonna throw up right now, "Like that movie about that couple up on the sinking ship."
She sighed in happiness, "I love that movie."
"I've seen it 700 times." (Author: What?! How sad was your life before Emma?)
(Confessional: Bridge)
Kitty: Getting those two together during the competition maybe was a bad idea... *hears metal banging, turns head* and it looks like Zane is losing his mind.
Zane: *Banging his head against the pole* TOO. MUCH. LOVE! TOO. MUCH. LOVE!
Sky: I think he already has...
They strapped together on separate bungees like I commanded them. Key word: COMMANDED. I decided to tag along to keep them focused.
"Should we?" Emma asked.
"Could we?" Noah asked.
"We could... and should go."
"We are in a race. (Author: *Smiling Crazy* They've did it! THEY'VE FINALLY GET IT! They're not focused on romance anymore!) Still..."
"We're so close and... talk about our first kiss when we tell our kids." (Author: *Falls down with the chair*)
"Um, guys!" Owen called to them.
"The game!" Kitty and Sky added.
"I'm jumping," I sighed, deciding not to wait for them anymore. A second later they followed after me into the water. Thankfully, on the first try we were able to get the Bowery fish.
And now, we were racing to the chill zone with the fish in our hands/head.
And on our run, Emma kept ranting on what name to call her fish, "I would call it Noah, but I just think it's not cute enough. Maybe Jake after my-ex. He called me too intense! Can you believe-"
I cut her off sharply with a glare, "Remember that time when you were told to shut up? Yeah, neither did I!"
"Rude, Zane! And you wonder why I talk about you and Kitty a lot and how you two haven't become a couple yet."
I stopped in my tracks, making her fall down to the ground, gave the deadliest glare, and gritted my teeth in anger, "Ooh, I'll give you a couple bruises and broken-"
"Zane," Sky placed a hand on shoulder, "It's not worth it."
I released a breath of relief, "Right, sorry." As soon as she turned around, I gave the 'I'm watching you' sign to Emma, who only glanced nervously. Their romance has already pushed me off the edge. I sped away from them and talked to Sky, "We've gotta ditch these guys before I lose my mind even more."
She raised an eyebrow at me, "Uh... it looked like you already had."
We picked up the pace and came right after Father and Son where Don was waiting, "Acrobats, 8th place," Not too long after, the Sisters came after us, "Emma and Kitty, 9th place." The Reality TV Pros came at the chill zone last.
Should I warn you that this is the part where things get awkward or are you okay with it?
"I'm not sure what dictionary you use, but it's definition of 'alliance' is way off." Noah replied.
Emma sighed, "I'm sorry, Noah. This is what I was afraid of. I like you a lot, but I can't be with you... not on this show." He gasped in shock and fell on the ground.
(A/N: In other words, Emma broke up with him. Zane: Yeah, they got that.)
"Oh boy..." Owen and I picked him up.
"Reality TV Schmos," Sky smacked Don upside the head, "Hey, watch the hair! I mean Pros, you're in last. I'm afraid it's time to go..." Owen gasped, "...is what I would say if this was an elimination round, but it isn't! Congratulations, you're still in the game."
Phew. Close call... for the most part...
"Noah? Noah!" We slapped him and fell to the ground with a sad look still on his face plus a bruise.
This may be a problem...
Author: Irony. It stinks. But anyway, more humor/torture was added to this chapter against Zane for humor purposes. Oh, also for your sake, I'll post two chapters that way you won't be left in a cliffhanger. You're welcome!
Zane: Ya done yet?
Author: Almost. Also like I said before I plan on making a prequel to this story but I still don't know where to start. Let me know in the reviews for this chapter and tell me how to make it better.