Total Burst Island

by Roran the Zoroark

What do you do, when an ambitious host and his partner in crime puts together 36 contestants with , a Serial Killer, a Hunter, a Queen, a Giant, and many more contestants of all species and out there personalities in one island? The most action packed, eventful, dramatic show that will ever be made in history. Join Burst and his best friend Cog, as they try to do the impossible.

2. Time to Team Up!

As Burst was leading everyone to the island, Golurk noticed Mimikyu walking a little slow. So Golurk went to her and lowered its hand to her.

Mimikyu saw the hand and smiled at the giant. "Thank you."

Golurk looked happy as it picked up Mimikyu and started walking with Mimikyu in its hand.

"Lucky." Sableye muttered.

Mawile was walking and noticed Meowstic walking slowly with his cane.

"Are you sure you don't need help?" Mawile asked.

"You can ask me that question again, you can ask me that question ten times, you can ask me that question a hundred times, but the answer will always be the same. I, am, fine." Meowstic replied, walking along with her.

Mawile frowned and kept on walking.

Diggersby was walking alongside Banette.

"So, you're a comedian too?" Diggersby asked.

"Yep yep yep! But I'm more of a practical joker myself." Banette replied. "Wanna see for yourself?"

"Sure, it can't be too bad." Diggersby said.

Banette took out a small neatly-wrapped box and slid it to Archeops. "Hmm? A present?" Archeops asked herself, before she picked it up and opened it.

BOOOOOOM!

Diggersby and Banette saw the box blow up right in Archeops's face.

Archeops groaned in pain. "Why me?"

Banette cackled. "See? Practical, but oh so funny."

Diggersby chuckled. "Well, that was quite the explosive surprise alright, but you did make sure she wouldn't get seriously hurt, right?"

Banette shrugged. "Sure, let's go with that."

Diggersby gave Banette a questioning look, but he shrugged it off, certain it wasn't too much of a problem.

Mareanie was walking by herself when she noticed Araquanid was walking with her.

"I thought you needed some company." Araquanid said nicely.

Mareanie grumbled. "I don't need company."

"Sure you do, everyone needs someone. We can't all be alone forever now." Araquanid said.

"Well excuse me if I don't trust others." Mareanie commented.

"Well, you can at least trust me, right?" Araquanid asked Mareanie, looking right at her.

Mareanie looked back at Araquanid, before she grumbled and walked a little faster, away from the water spider.

"Was it something I said?" Araquanid asked.

While Goodra was talking with Archeops, Corsola, and Galvantula, Lurantis was admittedly a little distracted.

Lurantis saw all the scary Pokemon around her, she knew she would either not last long, or get crushed by the other competitors. Even though she had her newly acquainted friends, she wasn't confident they could help her all the time.

But then Lurantis saw Marowak, she remembered how easily she took care of that scary Luxray, perhaps she could help Lurantis with her problem?

Marowak was walking along with the rest when she felt someone poke her shoulder. She turned around and saw Lurantis, partially hiding her face.

"Yes? You wish to say something?" Marowak asked.

"I… I saw what you did to Luxray." Lurantis timidly said.

Marowak turned around to see Luxray walking by himself, before turning back to Lurantis. "You liked that display?"

"...Yes… Can I ask you something?" Lurantis asked.

"I suppose." Marowak replied.

"These kinds of shows… can get really intense… Is there anyway you could… teach me how to fight like you?" Lurantis asked.

"..." Marowak looks at her bone. "Lurantis, the type of fighting style I use takes years to master."

Lurantis looked disappointed. "Oh… I see… Well, sorry for bothering you."

Lurantis was about to leave, but Marowak stopped her. "I didn't say I wasn't going to teach you, all I said was that it would take a lot of time, time that we don't have. So how about I teach you something a little more basic than what I was taught? It'll take less time to master and is beneficial to all species."

Lurantis gave a small smile. "I would like that very much… thank you."

Marowak just nodded in reply.

Goodra saw Lurantis with Marowak and smiled. "Well, looks like Lurantis found a new friend."

Goodra noticed Corsola looked a little sad. "What's wrong Corsola?"

"I want to introduce myself to Araquanid and become friends with him, since he saved me from Mareanie, but I'm scared that Mareanie may come for my corals again." Corsola replied sadly.

"T-T-Trust me, your fears are a pebble compared t-t-to mine." Galvantula replied.

"I'm sure you're fine Corsola. If anything, Araquanid would get mad at Mareanie for trying something like that again." Goodra assured.

"You really think so?" Corsola asked.

Goodra gave a warm smile. "I know so, now go out there and make a new friend."

Corsola smiled and went to Araquanid. She smiled to him. "Hey there, it seems we didn't get a chance to introduce ourselves. My name's Corsola."

Araquanid looked down and saw the Water type. He smiled. "Why, hello there. My name is Araquanid; a pleasure to meet you."

Mareanie looked behind her and saw Araquanid talking to Corsola. For some reason, she didn't like that at all. Mareanie groaned, deciding to go to Araquanid and walk with him after all.

"Mareanie, I take it you changed your mind?" Araquanid asked.

Mareanie rolled her eyes. "Whatever, I just didn't want to get lost, is all."

Corsola frowned, hoping she could have at least spend some time with Araquanid.

"Well, I guess it's just the three of us now." Goodra said.

"I-I-I'm okay with that." Galvantula commented.

Archeops didn't give a reply, as she had something in her mind.

"Hello? Earth to Archeops? You there?" Goodra jokingly asked.

"Huh? Oh yeah, I'm here. Yeah, I'm fine with that." Archeops replied, waking up to reality.

Goodra looked at Archeops worryingly, but she shrugged it off and the three kept walking.

But Archeops went back to being silent, as she looked back at a certain individual worryingly.

Doublade was calmly walking along with the rest, until someone got his attention.

Krueger started walking by him. "You know, I didn't see you talk at all when everyone else was arriving. Hell, even I said some stuff. Care to explain?"

Doublade just looked at Krueger. "What's there to talk about? I'm just the kind of Pokemon who only talks when talked to. I mind my own business and I'm fine with it, just like how you're fine with what you do."

Krueger gave Doublade a look. "What's that supposed to mean?"

"You're a serial killer, you take pride in taking other Pokemon's lives, and you don't care about them one bit. You're fine with ending someone's life just to feed whatever urge is hungering inside of you. But I wonder, what made you this way? Did Daddy hit you too hard or did Mommy never love you?" Doublade boldly asked.

Krueger was now pissed. "And here I thought you were minding your own business. You have no right to ask me those questions, unless you're suicidal."

"Please, first off, I am a Ghost type, and just two pairs of swords. Use your head, you can't kill me. Secondly, I was minding my own business, until you started talking to me. Don't blame me for your own mistakes." Doublade replied.

Krueger just gave Doublade a pissed off look, before he started walking ahead of Doublade and away from him.

"Prone to anger... Interesting." Doublade said to himself.

While walking, Blaziken was giving Lopunny different strategies on how to win, but she didn't care. She just wanted to hang out with someone.

Riktar spotted Lopunny and thought to himself. He went to Diggersby. "Hey, wanna do me a favor?"

Diggersby took a bite out of his carrot. "Depends on what the favor is. I'm not going to hide a dead body for you if that's what you're asking."

And now Banette's attention was raised by the words "dead body".

"Actually, it involves a certain Pokemon that you like messing with." Riktar said with a grin.

Diggersby knew what Riktar was talking about and smiled. "Alright, now I'm interested."

Blaziken and Lopunny was still walking along, until.

"Quick! Out of the way!" Diggersby shouted, as he ran and "accidentally" pushed Blaziken aside, while he was running from a Banette with a cleaver in his hand.

"Come back here! All I did was ask if you wanted a haircut!" Banette shouted with a large grin on his face.

"You said earcut, not haircut!" Diggersby shouted back.

Banette shrugged. "What's the difference?!"

Blaziken got back up from being pushed and growled. "Diggersby! You're fucking dead!"

"Not my fault I wanna keep my ears!" Diggersby shouted back.

Blaziken growled and started chasing after Diggersby as well.

With Blaziken gone, Lopunny felt someone poke her shoulder to see Riktar behind her.

Riktar tipped his hat to Lopunny. "Hello there."

Lopunny smiled. "Hi."

While all of that happened, Delibird was happily walking along. That is, until he noticed Shelgon approach him.

"Why yes Shelgon?" Delibird asked.

"Hey there, I wanted to ask you something." Shelgon replied.

"And what's that?" Delibird asked.

"Well… I've seen you giving some of the other Pokemon gifts. Do you have one there for me?" Shelgon asked.

"I know what you want, you want the gift of being able to fly." Delibird replied.

Shelgon widened his eyes a little. "Can you give me that? Please?"

Delibird shook his head. "Sadly no, that gift takes time. But don't be too crestfallen about it, for it will come to you someday, just not today."

Shelgon looked a little sad. "Alright, if that's what it takes then I'll gladly wait. But that doesn't mean I won't try harder to get it."

"That's the spirit Shelgon. Now, go get those wings of yours." Delibird said.

Shelgon nodded and went on ahead to everyone else.

"One day… One day he'll get his wish… Just not today…' Delivers hummed to himself with a small smile.

Darmanitan was walking along with his suitcase when he saw Sableye walk up to him.

"Hey little dude, what's up?" Darmanitan asked.

"Hey, I don't want to be rude, but what's inside the suitcase?" Sableye asked.

Darmanitan looked at his suitcase. "Not much, just stuff I need for the time here. But please, do me a favor and try your best not to steal this, it's very personal to me."

Sableye raised his hands in defense. "I try not to, but I can't control myself sometimes. My hands just have a mind of their own."

"...Speaking of which, where did you get that thick club?" Darmanitan asked.

Sableye looked at his hands and found that he was indeed holding a thick club. "Dammit."

WHACK!

After Marowak got her thick club back and whacked Sableye with it, Honchkrow and Toxicroak went to walk beside Nidoking.

"Hello there, old sport. May I offer you a fair deal?" Honchkrow asked Nidoking.

"Sure, I guess. What is it?" Nidoking asked.

"You see, I like you. You seem nice and very understanding. And as you can understand, all of this is a competition. We'll be placed in teams, fight against each other, and when the merge turns, it's everyone for themselves. But I don't want that to happen to me and Toxicroak here. And I don't want that to happen to you either. So how about, we work together in this game, all the way old sport?" Honchkrow asked.

Nidoking looked a little surprised. "You mean, as in an alliance? Don't you think it's too early to make them?"

"Maybe,, but we're doing it for a good reason. Would you rather join with some other Pokemon who will only backstab you later on?" Toxicroak asked.

"Well, no." Nidoking replied.

Honchkrow placed his wing on Nidoking's shoulder. "So, what do you say, old sport? Want to help us make it to the top?"

Nidoking thought about it, until he nodded. "Yeah, I'll join."

Honchkrow smiled. "That's mighty swell old sport. Now, we have lots to talk about."

Varx was just quietly going with the rest of the group, when a certain cactus started walking with him.
"Hello, watcha doing there sharkie?" Cacturne asked.

"Just moving." Varx simply replied.

"No no no no!. You're not just moving, you're moving AND thinking. I can tell." Cacturne replied.

"Fine, I'm moving and thinking, now can you please leave me alone?" Varx asked.

"Awww, why so sad? You should turn that frown, upside down." Cacturne said, as she flipped Varx upside down.

Varx got surprised and groaned, while Cacturne giggled.

Varx got back up and glared at Cacturne.

"Aww, why aren't you smiling?" Cacturne asked.

"You flipped me over, why the hell would I be?" Varx asked, now annoyed.

"Because it was funny." Cacturne replied.

"Not for me. Now for Arceus's sake, leave me alone." Varx said, continuing on to the rest of the group.

"Hmm, I know what Varx needs, a hug!" Cacturne shouted.

"What? I don't need no-" Varx started, but it was too late as Cacturne gave Varx a hug.

Varx groaned in pain while Cacturne giggled.

Varx managed to get away and growled. "Touch me again, and I'll bite you."

"Oh my, I don't want the pain given to me. Alright, I'll stop." Cacturne said.

Varx sighed with relief and continued on.

"I mean, for now at least." Cacturne said, giggling to herself.

Shedinja was ever so slowly floating his way with the rest of the group.

Unfortunately, his peace was disturbed when a certain shark came up to him.

"Hey there Shedinja, why so slow? You'll get left behind like this." Garchomp said.

"Because I want to." Shedinja simply replied.

"Well, do you need company along the way? You seem alone all by yourself." Garchomp offered.

"No, I want to be alone, I don't need any company from anyone. Now shoo." Shedinja replied.

"Aw why not? We can talk about everything; like skydiving and paragliding and all sorts of crazy things!" Garchomp happily shouted.

"I don't want to talk about your 'skydiving' or 'paragliding'. Hell, I don't want to talk at all." Shedinja replied.

"Alright, then how about this; the first chance we get, I'll take you paragliding? What with all the possible danger that may happen, it'll be so fun and exciting!" Garchomp shouted.

"Look, I don't want to- Wait, did you say possible danger?" Shedinja asked.

"Yeah, but I doubt it'll happen to us. I'm sure we'll be fine if we do it." Garchomp assured.

"...Sure, first chance we get, I'll join you in paragliding." Shedinja replied.

"Really?! Oh man, this will be great!" Garchomp shouted happily.

"Yeah… Great." Shedinja muttered.

Delphox waved her stick around and a bouquet of flowers appeared in her hands. She handed them to Galvantula.

"W-W-Wow, cool trick." Galvantula said, appreciating the flowers.

Malamar saw this and went to Delphox. "Hmmm, tell me, what invention did you make to have flowers appear before you? Teleportation? Creation of matter? What?"

"I don't use technology, I use magic." Delphox corrected.

Malamar shook his head. "Tsk tsk tsk, there is no such thing as magic. Magic is just science that hasn't been explained. Now tell me, which move or invention did you use?"

Delphox gave Malamar a look. "How can you not believe in magic? Magic is everywhere, you just have to learn how to use it."

"Preposterous! Here, I can a bouquet of flowers as well! Observe, I shall bring about flowers, in the name of SCIENCE!" Malamar shouted, as he brought out a teleporter in his hand and activated it, bringing out a bouquet of flowers.

"See? Magic is nothing but unexplained science. Nothing more, nothing less." Malamar said. But soon after, the bouquet of flowers caught on fire and he screamed, throwing it to the ocean.

Delphox chuckled. "Yeah, I definitely can see how your science worked out so well for you."

Malamar adjusted his glasses and gave Delphox a look. "I might have failed now, but you'll see someday. Science prevails over magic, no exceptions!"

While Malamar and Delphox were arguing over magic and science, Froslass had a plan to get Gallade's attention.

Froslass went to Gallade and "accidentally" bumped into him. Froslass sheepishly smiled at Gallade. "I'm so sorry! I didn't see you there."

Gallade merely got back up and brushed the dust off of his armor. "You're fine. It wasn't your fault." He then walked past Froslass, ignoring her cute demeanor.

Froslass groaned, frustrated. No one had ever ignored her like Gallade's been doing. Was there something wrong with her... or him?

Riktar and Lopunny were walking together while Blaziken was still distracted with Diggersby.

"So, why'd you join the show?" Riktar asked.

"Well, we all have our reasons. But let's just say my brother REALLY doesn't want to lose." Lopunny replied.

"Well, I can obviously see that. But what do YOU want to do?" Riktar asked.

"I, I do want to win, but I also want to socialize. I don't really have much friends back at home. My brother is very protective of who I should be friends with. It's kind of sad, really." Lopunny replied, sighing sadly.

"Well, I can be your friend." Riktar offered.

Lopunny gave Riktar a hopeful look. "Really?"

Riktar smiled and gave Lopunny a thumbs up. "Why not?"

Lopunny smiled. "Thank you."

Riktar laughed heartedly. "There's nothing the great Riktar the Hunter can't do!"

Honchkrow, Toxicroak, and Nidoking were walking together and talking when Honchkrow spotted Vespiquen not too far from them.

"Toxicroak, why don't you tell the old sport here some other matters. I'll be right back." Honchkrow said, as he left the two to themselves.

Nidoking looks at Toxicroak, who shrugged.

Vespiquen was looking at the island. It looked peaceful, beautiful. She sighed, looking calmer than ever since she'd arrived... She couldn't keep up this facade forever.

"Hello there." Honchkrow greeted.

Vespiquen took a drag and glared at Honchkrow. "Didn't I zzzpesifically tell you to leave me alone"

"Did you? I must've not heard that." Honchkrow said, walking beside her.

"Tell me, in what world do you think you can walk bezzzide me when I don't even want you near me?" Vespiquen asked.

"Well, I would say my world. But I am just an honest man trying to be friendly." Honchkrow replied.

"Then go be friendly with zzzomeone elzzze. And leave me out of it." Vespiquen said, taking another drag.

"And leave you behind? I'm sorry, but that's just not my style." Honchkrow said.

Vespiquen had had it and grabbed Honchkrow by the neck, making him feel her glare. "You better leave me alone, or you'll learn why no-one fucks with a queen."

Vespiquen let go of Honchkrow and went along with the rest of the group. Honchkrow saw her go and tipped his hat to her. "Until next time."

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At last, they finally made it to the campgrounds. It had the stalls, the cafeteria, and the campfire not too far away.

"This here everyone, is your camp. Welcome to… What's the name of this island?" Burst asked lowly.

Cog shrugged. "This island is uncharted, remember?"

"Oh yeah… then let's call it… Tempala island! Yeah, welcome to Tempala island!" Burst shouted.

"Great… now can you get on with it?" Blaziken impatiently asked.

"Well, someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. Anyways. As you all know, my name is Burst. You do not call me by my real name, and I don't call you all by yours, so it's simple as that. This is my friend and co-host Cog, and as you all know, you will be competing for $100,000,000 Pokedollars." Burst explained.

"Ye,s we know that part. Get on with it already." Mareanie groaned.

"...Anyways, let's start with the challenge shall we?" Burst asked.

Burst saw Lurantis raise her hand. "Yes?"

"Where… are the cabins?" Lurantis asked.

"Yeah… Where are the cabins?" Mawile asked.

If Burst had a mouth, he would be grinning. "Actually, that's a part of your challenge; if you'd let me explain."

Burst began to pace back-and-forth as he explained. "Your challenge is all about building your teams, making a name for yourself, and building a cabin that suits your own needs. Two leaders will be selected, and they will pick the teammates they want. Once that is done, the first part of the challenge will begin."

"And how will the leaders be selected?" Doublade asked.

Burst held up two small balls; one was red and one was blue. "CATCH!" He threw the balls up in the air, allowing anybody to catch them.

Two from the group were able to react quick enough to catch it. The first was Meowstic, and the other was Honchkrow.

"Those two balls I just threw were a test to see who was willing to step up and take the initiative when needed… Meowstic and Honchkrow will be your two team leaders." Burst announced.

Meowstic looked at his blue ball. "Huh, didn't see that coming."

Honchkrow grinned at his red ball. "Well I'll be, I must be one lucky bird."

"Since the color red represents anger, violence, and aggression, while the color blue represents tranquility, peacefulness, and patience; Honchkrow will pick first, followed by Meowstic, repeated until everybody has been picked. Now, start picking your team!" Burst announced.

The two leaders forward and began.

Honchkrow looked thoughtful. "Hmm, for my first pick, I'll take… Golurk."

"How did I know you were going to pick him?" Meowstic muttered.

Golurk looked surprised, but he lowered Mimikyu to the ground and went to Honchkrow. Mimikyu frowned from being separated from her new friend.

Meowstic sighed and looked at everyone. "Alright… then give me Riktar."

Riktar smiled and laughed. "Ha, I knew I'd be an early pick!"

Riktar went to Meowstic and smiled at him, while Meowstic simply just gave him a thumbs up.

Honchkrow looked at everyone and was about to pick Toxicroak before Golurk lightly poked his shoulder.

Honchkrow looked at the giant. "Yes, old sport?"

Golurk pointed at Mimikyu, gesturing that he wanted the bird to pick her.

Honchkrow thought about it; he didn't want Meowstic to take Toxicroak, but he also wanted Golurk's trust… "Mimikyu is my next choice."

Mimikyu looked up and was so happy. She cheered and went to Golurk, hugging the giant's large leg. "Thank you so much Honchkrow!"

The sight made Honchkrow's heart soar as he tipped his hat to the duo.

Meowstic watched the warming moment before turning back to everyone else. "I'll take Malamar."

Malamar smiled and adjusted his glasses. "Who wouldn't want my scientific expertise!"

Honchkrow sighed with relief, thanking Arceus that Toxicroak wasn't chosen.

"I'll take Toxicroak." Honchkrow said confidently.

Toxicroak thanked Arceus himself for being chosen by Honchkrow and went to his side. "Didn't doubt you for a second." Toxicroak said.

"How would you old sport? It's me, after all." Honchkrow said.

Meowstic'next choice was clear to him. "Give me Delphox."

Malamar's world shattered when he heard his magical rival would be on the same team.

Delphox just grinned and went to Meowstic. "Well, I guess we'll be working together then, Mr. Science." Delphox commented.

Malamar's eye twitched behind his glasses and was mumbling to himself.

Honchkrow was fairly certain as to who was next. "Give me Nidoking."

Nidoking smiled as he went over to the bird; guess Honchkrow can pull through for him after all.

"Give me Gallade." Meowstic chose.

Gallade calmly went to Meowstic and bowed. "I promise, I will not fail you."

"...What have I done?" Meowstic asked himself, sweatdropping.

Honchkrow looked thoughtful about his next choice; noticing the features of a certain Pokemon. "I want Araquanid."

Araquanid heard his name be called and scuttled over to Honchkrow. He gave the bird a salute. "I won't let you down sir."

"Sir ,huh? No, don't wanna get prideful. Just call me Honchkrow and we'll be fine." Honchkrow said.

"...Give me Krueger." Meowstic picked.

Literally everybody else gave Meowstic a look like he was insane.

Krueger arched his brow at Meowstic and slowly walked to him. "Why did you pick me? I'm obviously a very dangerous threat."

"Perhaps, but you have a set of skills that'll potentially be excellent for challenges.. I don't quite care for what you did in the past; I care about the present. Does that give you a clear answer?"

Krueger smirked and nodded. "Crystal."

Honchkrow decided to focus on who's his next pick. "I want Blaziken."

Blaziken gave Lopunny a worried look, before going over to Honchkrow.

Lopunny was hoping to Arceus that she would be on the opposite team so that she can spend some time with others without having her brother shadowing her..

"I want Marowak." Meowstic picked.

Marowak went to Meowstic and bowed to him. "Thank you for choosing me, I will not let you down."

"..." Meowstic blinked, looking from Gallade to Marowak before facepalming.

Honchkrow was about to pick the next camper before Blaziken leaned down to him.

"How about you pick Lopunny?" The rooster whispered.

Honchkrow looked at Blaziken. "Excuse me?"

"It'll help with your team, seeing as how family members work well together. Wouldn't you agree?" Blaziken asked.

"Family members, huh?" Honchkrow hummed, looking over at Lopunny..

Lopunny noticed, and she began to get worried.

"I choose Lopunny." Honchkrow finally said.

Lopunny sighed, slowly going over to Honchkrow and her brother.

"...Give me Darmanitan." Meowstic said.

Darmanitan grinned and went over to Meowstic. "Thanks bro."

"Sure thing. But in exchange, you must tell me what's inside that briefcase." Meowstic replied.

Darmanitan looked nervous and laughed sheepishly. "Well, you see, uh…"

"Relax, I'm just screwing with you." Meowstic assured.

Darmanitan calmed down and chuckled. "Heh, good one bro."

Darmanitan went with the others.

"I'll just figure it out myself eventually." Meowstic said to himself.

"Alright, my turn. I want Varx." Honchkrow said.

Varx noticed he was called and silently went over to Honchkrow. As long as he gets his peace he's fine with whoever, as long as it isn't-

"I want Vespiquen." Meowstic chose.

Vespiquen sighed and took a drag. "Took you long enough."

As Vespiquen went to her new team, Honchkrow face palmed hard. How in the living hell did he not pick Vespiquen by this time?!

Honchkrow sighed and wasn't thinking straight. "Give me…. Cacturne."

Varx widened his eyes in both fear and rage. Oh fuck not her!

Cacturne squealed and hugged Honchkrow. "Thank you so much!"

Honchkrow squawked in pain. Sure, he's been through worse...but that didn't mean it didn't still hurt!

Cacturne saw Varx and hugged him. "Hi sharkie!"

Varx was shouting a little in pain. Yep, this is officially hell now.

Meowstic saw all that and shook his head. "My next choice is Garchomp."

Garchomp cheered and shook Meowstic's hand vigorously. "Thanks for having me, man!"

"Just don't shake my hand ever again and we'll be fine." Meowstic replied, recovering from that moment.

"Hmm… Give me Doublade." Honchkrow picked.

Doublade noticed his name was called out and calmly went to Honchkrow. He nodded to Honchkrow, before going to his group.

"I want… Goodra." Meowstic chose.

Goodra smiled and went to Meowstic. "Thank you kindly."

"Don't mention it." Meowstic replied.

"Alright, Banette is next." Honchkrow picked.

Banette cackled as he went over to Honchkrow, saluting the bird. "You won't regret choosing this trickster!"

Meowstic didn't show it, but he was relieved Banette wasn't the last pick, he sure didn't want that freak to be on his team.

"Give me Delibird." Meowstic chose.

Delibird smiled and grabbed his sack before walking over to Meowstic.

"I take it you chose me so I'd give you that present?" Delibird asked.

"Well, it would seem fair." Meowstic replied.

Delibird shook his head, still smiling. "Sorry. Try again next time."

Meowstic just rolled his eyes and mumbled.

"Hmm, I want Sableye." Honchkrow said.

Sableye was surprised his name was called out, but he went over to Honchkrow anyways.

"Why did you pick me?" Sableye asked.

"Well, first thing is no one here doesn't have anything to steal, so you're in the clear for that old sport. Second, I think that with your capabilities, you can be quite useful for the team." Honchkrow replied.

Sableye smiled and nodded. "I won't let you down."

Meowstic had to think about this one, there was only so many Pokemon left. "Give me… Diggersby."

Diggersby smiled and went up to Meowstic. He took a bite out of his carrot. "Ay, what's up, cat?"

"Just stand with the others." Meowstic simply replied.

Diggersby chuckled, but did just that.

"Hmm…. I'll take… Luxray." Honchkrow decided.

Honchkrow's team wore concerning looks as Luxray walked over to Honchkrow.

"So, was there any specific reason why you picked me?" Luxray asked.

Honchkrow shrugged. "Your electric abilities are quite powerful, are they not?"

"Whatever, just don't bother me too much and we'll be fine." Luxray said, walking over to the rest of his team, but still keeping slightly away from them.

Now Meowstic was stuck; everyone who was left were either Pokemon that didn't look strong to him, or Pokemon he just really, REALLY, didn't want on his team.

Meowstic saw Mawile smile and wave at him, but he decided to ignore her and pick someone else.

"Galvantula." Meowstic decided.

Galvantula was a little surprised and crawled to Meowstic, while Mawile frowned a little.

"T-T-Thank you." Galvantula stuttered, before going to her group.

"Hmm, I'll take…. Shelgon." Honchkrow chose.

Shelgon smiled under his shell and slowly went to Honchkrow. "I just knew you would help me reach my future."

Honchkrow chuckled and patted Shelgon. "Why don't you go with the rest, old sport?"

Shelgon nodded and did just that.

By now, Meowstic was truly stumped as he tried to decide his next choice.

"Excuse me, but it seems you're flustered on who to choose next." Marowak deduced.

"Thanks, Sherlock, but do you have anyone in mind?" Meowstic asked.

"It would be wise for you to pick Lurantis, so that I can make her a better competitor." Marowak suggested.

Meowstic thought about it, until deciding on it. "I choose Lurantis."

Lurantis was a little surprised she was chosen and went up to Meowstic.

She curtsied to Meowstic, before going to Goodra and getting a small hug from the dragon.

"Hmm, I'll choose Archeops." Honchkrow picked.

Meowstic cursed silently to himself. Archeops was going to be his next pick.

Archeops flew to Honchkrow and sheepishly scratched the back of her head. "Thanks man. I thought I was going to be the last pick."

"Nonsense! If you are used to pain, then that means you have a high pain tolerance; something our team might need someday."

Archeops smiled and went to her team.

Luxray noticed Archeops was on the same team as him and growled at her.

Archeops kept her distance this time, with a look of fear- and something else- in her eyes..

WIth such limited options, Meowstic was clearly stuck yet again on who he should choose. He sighed in defeat. "My next choice is Mawile."

Mawile smiled at finally being picked and went to Meowstic. "I knew you would choose me."

"A decision I am going to regret for the rest of my time here." Meowstic muttered to himself.

Honchkrow looked the four remaining Pokemon and shrugged. "Corsola, you're next."

Corsola smiled softly as she trotted over to her team; both happy that she was on the same team as Araquanid, but sad about being separated from her new friend, Goodra.

Meowstic just looked at the remaining three and decided to use process of elimination. "I choose Froslass."

Froslass smiled at finally being noticed and went to her new team. "A very wise choice to pick me."

Meowstic rolled his eyes and gestured Froslass to go to her team, but Froslass didn't mind; at least it was something.

Honchkrow faced a difficult decision… Would he choose the quiet and isolated Shedinja, or the cynical Mareanie?

Corsola was worried, she didn't want Mareanie on her team.

Meowstic was hoping Honchkrow didn't steal his next choice, because he really, really didn't want to have-

"My final choice is Mareanie." Honchkrow concluded.

Corsola was shocked and now scared… she was going to be on the same team as Mareanie.

Meowstic didn't show it on the outside, but inside, he was screaming.

Mareanie, however, was disgusted that she had to be with so many people. But at the same time… she felt happy… and she didn't know why. She shook the feeling off and went to her team, keeping slightly away from them.

"Oh look… I'm the last one, how shocking." Shedinja said sarcastically, slowing floating over to Meowstic's team.

Meowstic pinched the bridge of his nose. Great… just great. At least he had one good thing come out of this; another mystery to solve.

"Alright, that's everyone! Take a good look around, because these will be your teammates until the merge!" Burst announced.

Most were happy to be on their teams, some were hating to be on their teams, and some just didn't care at all. But no matter what they felt, this was their team, and they will have to live with it.

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Team #1:

Leader: Honchkrow

Members: Golurk, Mimikyu, Araquanid, Mareanie, Corsola, Luxray, Archeops, Banette, Doublade, Toxicroak, Nidoking, Blaziken, Shelgon, Cacturne, Varx, Lopunny, Sableye.

Team #2

Leader: Meowstic

Members: Riktar, Marowak, Krueger, Mawile, Malamar, Gallade, Froslass, Lurantis, Goodra, Vespiquen, Diggersby, Galvantula, Shedinja, Garchomp, Delibird, Darmanitan, Delphox

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Burst clapped his hands together. "Alright, now let's get started with the first part of the challenge! I've had Cog and our interns scatter MANY statues of different Pokemon ALL over the island! Your job as a team is to figure out which Pokemon you'd like to represent your team and give me a name for said team. Oh, and you also have to give me an amazingly good reason as to why this team represents you! Whoever wins this challenge, wins a huge advantage in the next part of the challenge."

"That's it?" Honchkrow asked.

Burst nodded. "That's it. No crazy psychotic challenge to start off. And it's good way for you all to get acquainted with each other. Now what are you waiting for? Let the challenge begin!"

Both teams went off to find a statue that represented their teams.

Burst looked at Cog. "You think I did well?"

"If I could give you a thumbs up, I would've given you two." Cog replied, smiling at Burst.

Burst chuckled at that.

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Burst: You see Burst in what appears to be one of those confessionals from churches, but instead of a priest, the other side of the confessional held a camera. Burst was looking at the camera. "Welcome, to the island's confessional. Instead of having the regular old bathroom confessional, I'm having an actual appropriate confessional. This is where the contestants can vent or rant out about anything that's happening during the show. But fair warning in advance, this camera will record everything they say, and I mean everything. So be careful on what you say."

Mimikyu: Mimikyu looks around the confessional. "This looks really nice. Anyways, I'm glad Golurk and I are friends. I don't have many friends back at home. Actually, I don't think I have any friends back at home. I never knew what it felt to have a friend, until I met Golurk. So thank you Golurk!"

Golurk: Burst had shrunken Golurk with a minimize gun so that it could fit in the confessional. Golurk was just looking around, not knowing exactly what to say. Everything seem fine so far, it had met a new friend, and had a decent challenge to finish. Golurk seemed content, just looking around and sometimes at the camera.

Lopunny: Lopunny groaned and covered her face with her hands. "Why, why, why did I have to be on the same team with my brother? Don't get me wrong, it's not that I hate him or anything, it's just that he's so protective about everything. Sure, we have to win, but that doesn't mean I can't have fun while competing." Lopunny sighed. "Why does Arceus hate me?"

Blaziken: Blaziken crossed his arms. "It's good that both Lopunny is on my team and that other rabbit is on the opposite team. Really puts things in my favor. As long as I don't act out too much. I should be fine. I cannot afford to lose. That just isn't an option for me or Lopunny."

Diggersby: Diggersby took a bite out of his carrot. "This place seems nice. Definitely have some people to socialize with, and some to mess with." He chuckled at that. "I'm going to have so much fun here. This will be a blast."

Nidoking: "Already in an alliance, and it was before the challenge was even introduced. So that means two things. Honchkrow is in a hurry to get things done, or he knows what he's doing." Nidoking shrugs. "I don't mind really, either way I'm safe for a while. Win-win for me."

Toxicroak: "Everything's going smooth so far. Honchkrow's the leader of his own team, and thanks to his past experience , he'll lead this team like a well-oiled machine. The only problem that could happen is if he keeps meeting up with that Vespiquen, she's just trouble for him, and I really don't want Honchkrow to end up like last time.

Honchkrow: "Well, this is starting out just perfectly. I have my own alliance, my own team, this is just going great. If only I can just get to know Vespiquen more, without those constant threats she's been making. But it's also good that I have Toxicroak with me, to remind me of one important thing."

Vespiquen: Vespiquen sighs. "Hopefully thizzz act I'm doing will get me a little far. But I know I can't do it for long. Ezzzpecially with Honchkrow constantly talking to me. If anyone knew my real personality, that may zzzhow weaknezzz and I'll be gone like that. And I'm not planning to leave anytime soon." She was about to take a drag out of her cigarette, but she stopped in respect of the confessional.

Sableye: Sableye looks around the confessional. "This seems nice. I'm just thankful that Honchkrow made a team that I can't steal from. Can you imagine if I was on a team with someone like Riktar, Meowstic, or even Marowak? It would've been crazy." Sableye nervously chuckled and scratched the back of this head, only to find out he has Marowak's bone in his hands again. "What? How did I-"

Sableye heard a knock on the door.

Sableye widened his eyes. "No."

The knock was a little louder.

"No!" Sableye shouted.

The knock turned into banging.
"Oh Arceus please no!" Sableye shouted.

The door was opened and-

Marowak: Marowak was holding the bone in her hands. "It's unwise to steal from me. Anyways, it appears I have to train Lurantis now. That can't be too bad. Anyone can be trained for battle, even the likes of Lurantis. But I hope my choice to do so won't place a target on my back, that would be troublesome."

Lurantis: Lurantis looked nervous. "I… have to train with Marowak… in order to get strong. If I don't… I'll surely get crushed… so, I'll try to get stronger. Goodra… Galvantula…. You're my friends… so I'll get stronger… for you guys too.

Galvantula: Galvantula was shaking. "S-S-Sorry, but I'm not a fan of closed up spaces. And this island is pretty scary, but at least I made some friends here. I just hope they don't vote me out because of my… panic attacks."

Someone knocked on the door, which startled Galvantula. She screamed and a Thunder was shot outside of the confessional.

Galvantula heard someone groan and fall down and Galvantula winced. "S-S-Sorry."

Archeops: Archeops groaned in pain, many bandages visible on her person. "How did she even hit me? She was outside. Well, other than that, this isn't so bad. A lot better than most of the shows I've seen. I thought I wasn't going to get hurt as much as I do back home, but clearly this island proved me wrong in sheer minutes. I'll be okay, as long as I don't have to take a medical leave like some of the other unfortunate constants have." She thought about something and sighed. "There's another thing that's been going on in my mind, but that's for another time. I don't want to talk for too long."

Luxray: Luxray rested on the confessional for a little bit, until he opened his eyes and glared at the camera. "What? You think I want to confess or something like that? As if; I just want to get away from all those annoying Pokemon and have some alone time. All the other Pokemon are just… look, I prefer to be by myself. If I have to fry some prehistoric birds to do that, then I'm just fine with that. Do I give a shit about how that can make me an enemy and possibly get eliminated early? Fuck no. If there's one thing I know is that you definitely don't have to be a nice guy to win competition like these. Now, I'll be just fine, as long as I don't have to deal with-"

Goodra: Goodra smiled. "I'm glad to be on this show, I've met so many friends already. Sure, some of them are really shy, but I think I can help them get out of their shell." She then frowned. "I just wish Pokemon like Luxray wouldn't be so cruel What he did to Archeops wasn't right. I hope he learns that he can't treat people like that his whole life, because life has it's own way of giving payback."

Corsola: Corsola looked happy. "Wow, we're already starting the challenge! That's great!" She then frowned. "Though, I don't have Goodra with me, and I'm also with Mareanie." Corsola shivered, but gained a small smile again. "At least Araquanid is with me, he'll keep me safe like last time."

Araquanid: Araquanid opened the door to come in, but he almost broke it, he was careful this time and closed it safely. "Whoops, almost broke that. Well, hello. Hmm, I don't think I have anything to confess really. I mean, everything seems fine right now. Corsola and Mareanie are nice. Though, some say the opposite for Mareanie, but I don't know why they would say that. I don't see bad in Mareanie, only good. I know that for a fact."

Mareanie: Mareanie looked around and rolled her eyes. "I have to admit, the place is nice, but that doesn't mean Burst isn't going to be sadistic. Watch, this challenge is going to be crazy, dangerous, and borderline illegal. You just watch, it happens to all hosts, every single one. Well, at least I have-" Mareanie caught herself and blinked. "What the hell? Why was I going to say that?" She shook her head. "I need some fresh air." She leaves the confessional.

Froslass: Froslass was flustered, as she crossed her arms. "Oh come on! I got reactions from everyone except Gallade! Sure, some were more negative than positive, but at least it was something. There can't be anything wrong with me. It must be him. I just want… something."

Gallade: Gallade was being very careful entering the confessional. He carefully sat down and looked straight at the camera. "From only a short time being here, I can already sense a lot of… heavy auras. Some that are dark, or have a dark past. But then there are the ones that have the light auras. Thank Arceus that there are more light auras than dark, I hope it stays that way. But then there's Froslass, it feels like she wants something from me. But as of right now, I have no idea what that is. Maybe I'll figure it out later on… Hopefully.

Garchomp: Wow! First challenge already?! I'm so pumped! Though, I hope my team doesn't lose, it would suck if I'm the first one out. But I'm sure no matter how short or how long I'll be here, I'll have an amazing time being here! But seriously, I hope I can at least last the day, me and Shedinja is going paragliding. The little guy seems like he needs some fun in his life, so I'll do my best to give him just that."
Shedinja: "..." Shedinja sighs. "No one understands… No one knows the pain, the torture, the suffering I keep enduring. The torture… called life."

Varx: "You know, I thought this was going to be a good break from what happened before. But it seems that I have a cactus content on giving me pain. Whether it's for good intentions or not, I'm now on the same team as her… Take me back, please. Just take me back to the other island!"

Cacturne: Cacturne giggled. "I hope I'm making Varx feel better. Because I do want him to smile. I smile all the time, see?" She smiles as an example. "Now I just need him to do that too. But what should I do next?" Cacturne gained a thoughtful pose. "Hmm…"

Riktar: Riktar heartedly laughs. "This is a great challenge for the great Riktar the Hunter! Just look at my competition in terms of strength! You got the Giant Golurk! The Ape Darmanitan! The Warriors Marowak and Gallade! And I know for a fact Araquanid is strong, he just didn't reveal it publicly yet! I can't wait for the ultimate test! Because no one is stronger, than Riktar the Hunter!" Riktar laughed heartedly again.

Shelgon: "Wow, with all these people supporting me, like Honchkrow and Delibird, I'm sure to evolve one day. Maybe it'll be today, or tomorrow, or the next day after that. But that won't stop me from trying harder! You hear that Arceus?! I'm going to evolve! And then I'll finally be able to fly! You just watch me!"

Delibird: Delibird chuckled. "It's funny that Meowstic chose me for his team just so that I could give him his present. But sadly, it's not his time yet. Everyone here has a time for a present, he'll just have to wait. I do hope he takes my advice though, because the present is definitely worth it.

Delphox: Delphox pulled her stick out of a hat and makes the hat disappear. "It's interesting how Meowstic doesn't believe my magic, yet puts me on the same team with Mr. Science. I wonder what's going on in the mind of his. Too bad one of my tricks doesn't involve hypnotism. I would get away with a lot of stuff with that." She giggled at that.

Malamar: "Pffft, how can Delphox and I be on the same team? Doesn't anyone know that SCIENCE will always prevail?!" Malamar took a deep breath. "Oh well, sadly I didn't built a time machine to change the past yet. But while I'm in the present, I'll just show that my inventions are obviously the superior half to simple "magic". I will prevail through it all! In the name of SCIENCE!"

Mawile: "I feel like I annoyed Meowstic with his crippled problem." Mawile sighs. "Well, no more. I'll just see him by who he is. I'll still be his friend. Because if anyone in this island needs a friend, it's definitely him." Mawile smiles. "It can't be that hard, right?"

Krueger: Krueger looked at his claw, and sighed. "Doublade was right in one thing, I do have urges, very strong urges. But that gives him no right to come at me like he did. I already have a strategy that'll make me safe for quite a while. But Doublade is trying to make me lash out at him, I'm not stupid. I see that shit in prison all the time. He wants me to lash out so that I'll be noticed and be kicked off the island." Krueger then chuckles. "It's funny, he revealed to me something when he tried that. He may not know it, but I now know who he's targeting. And it's this guy right here. Well, I wish you luck Doublade, because from now on, you'll have to try harder than that to get me off the island."

Doublade: Doublade looked at the camera camly. "It seems that I already have a target on my back. But do I care?... Not in the slightest. I wouldn't care less for that tortured bug, for I have more important priorities to take care of. My main targets are Meowstic, and Honchkrow. They are going to be such a problem in the future, I can tell already. I need to get rid of them, as soon as possible. But while I do so, I also have to make sure that none of the other competitors are suspicious of me, especially for that one thing… But for right now, I'll play it calm. It's way too early to start something yet. Besides, I didn't get all my data yet."
Meowstic: Meowstic looked at his cane, before he looked at the camera. "So, all I do is talk on what's on my mind? Alright, I'll bite. There's a reason I picked my team. All of there weren't just by guess. I have balance in both brains, and brawns. I may not like some like Delphox for her magic, or Gallade and Marowak for their…. Yeah. But it doesn't matter, as long as molded the right team, then I should be fine. And with the others like Delibird and Shedinja, sure, I may not have wanted Shedinja, but that just makes my list bigger. What is my list you may ask? Well, my list is the certain Pokemon that seems like they're hiding something. Some secret that can be used as my advantage, something that will give me an edge in the competition. Although there were some in the other team I would've wanted for research, I know that they'll either just get eliminated pre-merge, or last long in the merge for me to solve their mysteries. There's only just two Pokemon in this island that… affect me. Mawile for her constant worry for me, but I'll adjust to her… hopefully. And then there's Banette, claiming to know what I've been through… he has no idea what I've been through, that clown couldn't possibly know what hell I had to step into and back. But that is no reason to be suspicious of him. I really hope he gets eliminated in pre-merge. Because, I, honest to Arceus, do not want to be near him… there's just something about him… something that creeps me the hell out."

Banette: Banette cackled. "Oh boy, I can imagine all the fun I'll have here. I'll get them all to smile, one way or another." Banette cackled some more. "Who knows, maybe I'll make them laugh so much, they'll die of laughter!" Banette laughed maniacally and fell out of his chair. He got back up on the chair and adjusted his seat. "Calm down there buddy, don't wanna get too excited now. Now, there's a lot of Pokemon here that's been through some shit. I should know, I've been in that same hell they've been!" Banette cackled. "You got Pokemon such as Krueger, Doublade, Shedinja, and especially Mr. Serious, Meowstic. I think him and I relate the most out of everyone here. Sure, he's not loonie yet, but all it takes, is one bad day. One bad day to turn your whole world upside down, to change who you were previously into the man you are now. One bad day, to make you believe you're living in hell. And trust me, Meowstic had that one bad day, just like I did. He'll see the world in my eyes, and then we'll see who gets the last laugh!" Banette laughed manically, until he fell down the chair again, still laughing.

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Honchkrow's team was looking all over the grassy plains of the island, looking at the many Pokemon statues for the right one.

"There has to be something here!" Blaziken shouted.

"Well, we just have to look harder." Araquanid said.

Honchkrow was watching them go with a thoughtful look. Toxicroak met up with Honchkrow. "This isn't getting us anywhere."

"I know, we don't even know what we're looking for. While the other team may be already close to getting their team name." Honchkrow said.

"So, what do we do?" Toxicroak asked.

Honchkrow thought about it, until he thought of something. "Everyone! Come here!"

"Everyone stopped searching and went to Honchkrow."

"So, it seems that we have no idea what to look for." Honchkrow started.

"Tell me about it." Luxray muttered.

"But, I think I know what we should look for." Honchkrow said. "We are a team, a well-oiled machine, we are looking for a Pokemon that has many parts, but all acts as one whole. Without one piece, the entire Pokemon falls. That is the kind of team we are looking for. For I see Pokemon that can act to rage easily,"

Blaziken just crossed his arms as a reply.

"Pokemon that prefer to be by themselves," Honchkrow continued.

Luxray was laying on the ground nonchalantly, listening to what Honchkrow is saying.

"And Pokemon that are just out there." Honchkrow replied.

Banette smiled and waved at Honchkrow.

"But, I don't see this team as a team of misfits, I see it as a chance to become what we're looking for, a well-oiled machine. A team that, separated, we won't do much, but together, we can do it all. This is our team, and we're in this together. Now who's with me?" Honchkrow asked.

Some hands and appendages rose.

"No, I'm sorry, but that just won't cut it. If we're going to be a team, we need everyone's cooperation in this. Now, I ask again, who's with me?" Honchkrow asked again.

Now this time the rest of the hands and appendages rose. Even some like Blaziken and Luxray raised their hands.

Honchkrow smiled. "Good, now, we need to split up; I want six teams of three to go around and see if they can find d the Pokemon that fits our teams, now move out!"

The team separated into six separate groups and headed out.

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Corsola: "Wow, who knew Honchkrow was such a great leader."

Toxicroak: "Yep, that's Honchkrow alright."

Honchkrow: Honchkrow tipped his hat to the camera. "And that's how you do it."

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Meowstic let his team chat with each other, while he was thinking of the right Pokemon to look for. He noticed was sitting beside him, but he didn't care about that right now. It was thinking time for him.

Mawile was about to ask if he thought anything, until he stood up and got everyone's attention. "Everyone, I know what Pokemon to get."

All of the other Pokemon crowded around Meowstic. Meowstic cleared his throat. "Now, I see a team that is balanced in both strength, and intelligence, with some few exceptions along the way. So, we should find a Pokemon that is both very strong and very intelligent. If we can do that, we should be able to get an easy win for the first part of the challenge. Everyone ready?"

The other Pokemon either nodded or showed in some way that they are.

"Well, then let's go win us a challenge." Meowstic said.

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Krueger: "Well, that went better than I expected it to."

Mawile: "It's good to have a plan ready than to just head on out there on a blind search. Good on you Meowstic."

Meowstic: Meowstic shrugged. "Child's play."

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So the two teams searched all over, through the mountain area, to the forest, to the beach, to the lake, everywhere, but nothing so far.

While the two teams were searching, Burst and Cog, as well as Chef Harrison and the five interns, were at the cafeteria. Harrison made them all lunch while they were talking amongst themselves.

"Arceus, those statues were a pain to move." Spike groaned.

"Oh come on, it wasn't that bad." Pearl argued.

"That's because you had David here do all the work for you!" Spike shouted.

"I mean, I didn't mind really." David said.

"Don't go out on David now. He just wanted to help!" Pearl shouted.

"I'm not going out on David, I'm going out on your lazy ass!" Spike shouted back.

"Call me that again, see what happens!" Pearl taunted.

"Yeah! Keep fighting!" Doc shouted.

While the argument was going on, Aria was just listening to her music.

Burst saw this happen and got an air horn. He used the airhorn and that got everyone to stop. It even made Aria pull out her earbuds out.

"Spike, stop agro-ing with every intern here." Burst said.

Spike folded his arms while Pearl laughed.

"Pearl, stop making arguments and fights go from 1-100." Burst said.

Pearl grumbled while it was Spike's turn to laugh.

"David, I appreciate you helping, but make sure you finish your own job before you go out helping." Burst continued.

David nodded. "Yes sir."

"Doc, go to your post in the infirmary. Just incase someone actually gets hurt while doing the challenge." Burst requested.

Doc chuckled. "Not going to do that Burst."

As Doc leaves the cafeteria, Burst looks at Aria. "And Aria… keep doing what you're doing."

Aria grinned and put the earbuds back in to listen more music.

"Alright, so somewhere around this time, the contestants should finish their challenge, so we should-" Burst explained, before Spike rose his wing.

"Yes Spike?" Burst asked.

"I've been meaning to ask, but what's with Riktar, Krueger, and Varx?" Spike asked.

"Yeah, I wanted to know that too." Harrison added.

"...Cog, get me the files." Burst requested.

Cog nodded and teleports three files to Burst's hands.

Burst goes to a table and everyone else goes to that table.

"You see, these three Pokemon have been seen in TV before." Burst started, as he shows Varx's file. "Take Varx for instance, he and a giant herd of Sharpedos were rampaging Roran and his Total Pokemon Island show from all of pre-merge. But one day, all the Sharpedos declared war on the island, and in turn, all the Sharpedos, including their leader, was defeated and was taken somewhere elsewhere, except for Varx. So as a way of apologizing, Varx was added in a list of reserved Pokemon. If you see that list, then you have to put them in your show. You can't get around it."

Burst then showed a file of Krueger. "Then Krueger came next. He's the infamous serial killer we all learned to fear from. He escaped prison and made it to Hanakala island. As he terrorized the contestants, almost killed some, and was defeated, Roran saw his capabilities and made a deal with him. Krueger gets in a show, and kills none of the contestants, and he gets parole. I don't know how Roran managed to pull that off, but the deal was made and Krueger was added into the list as well."

Burst shows the last file, Ritkar's. "And lastly, we have Riktar the Hunter. He came to Hanakala Island as part of a challenge, to hunt down all the contestants until only one was left standing. Because of his excellent skills of hunting and how well he did in the challenge, Roran placed Riktar in the list also."

"So there you have it, that's how they all got in the show." Burst concluded.

Pearl was now the one to raise her hand.

"Yes Pearl?" Burst asked.

"So, why are they called by their real names and not by their species names?" Pearl asked.

"You see, I was going to have them be called by their species names, but I decided not to. Because they are known so well and have already been seen on TV, I didn't want to make a mistake and call them by their real names, so I said screw that and just allow those three to be the exceptions. Now, is there any other questions?" Burst asked.

No one raised their hand this time.

"Good, then let's get the supplies read for the second part of the challenge." Burst said.

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Luxray and Doublade were traversing the caves of the island.

"Is there a reason I had to be paired with you?" Luxray asked.

"How about this, don't talk to me, and I'll pretend you don't exist. Sounds fair?" Doublade asked back.

Luxray said nothing and shrugged. Seemed fair enough.

The two just kept traversing the caves, eventually, Doublade found something. "Luxray."

"I thought you were pretending I don't exist." Luxray remarked.

"You might want to take a look at this." Doublade said.

Luxray came to Doublade and looked at what Doublade was talking about. "Yep… that'll do it."

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Mawile and Malamar were traversing the island, with Malamar having some scanner with him.

"Are you sure it's here?" Mawile asked.

"Of course it is. I inputed the description Meowstic said for an ideal statue, and found the statue within this area with a 100% match. I'm never wrong when it comes to SCIENCE!"

Mawile shook her head and kept walking, until she bumped into something big.

As Mawile bumped into something, Malamar's scanner went crazy. "This is it."

Mawile rubbed her head and looked up. She was a little amazed. "Yep… that'll do it."

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Burst and Cog were at the center of the campgrounds, as they saw the two teams approach them.

"Well, do you have your statues?" Burst asked.

Honchkrow snapped the tips of his wing, and Golurk carried and placed down a Wishwashi School-Form statue.

"We shall be called the Witty Wishiwashies. By ourselves, we can not last long, but when we're together, we group up to become an unstoppable threat. We can have the power to be on top of the world, do the impossible, and defeat any obstacle that comes at us. When we're together, we can do anything." Honchkrow announced.

Burst gained a thoughtful pose. "Hmm, not bad, not bad at all. Could be a possible winner. Alright Meowstic, what's the name of your team?"

Meowstic slowly walked up with his cane and clapped his hands. Riktar came out and dropped a Metagross statue.

"We are now called the Meticulous Metagrosses. Take a look at this Pokemon here. He is very strong, and very intelligent. Now look at my team. You see very strong Pokemon, very smart Pokemon, and then there are a few exceptional. We are a team that is perfectly balanced, just like how Metagross is. Metagross has the intelligence of a supercomputer, and is four times more powerful than a Beldum, two times more powerful a Metang. This is our team, this is, the Meticulous Metagrosses."

"..." Burst started clapping. "Bravo Meowstic, bravo. That sounded way more accurate in your team, and I can tell. So with that said, the Meticulous Metagrosses win the first part of the challenge!"

The Metagrosses were cheering happily, well, except for a few exceptionals. Meowstic just grinned a little at that.

The Witty Wishiwashies were saddened by this, especially with Honchkrow.

"Now, follow me to the campgrounds, it's time for the second part of the challenge." Burst requested.

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Darmanitan: "Nice man! Now all we need to do is win the whole challenge! This shouldn't be too hard."

Honchkrow: Honchkrow tipped his hat to the camera. "We have lost the first part, but we're not going to lose the whole challenge, that's a promise I'm willing to keep."

Meowstic: "First part, easy, and the second part is going to be easier with the advantage. I'd say this is going to be a safe victory for us."

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Burst and Cog led the contestants to an empty area of the campgrounds. "This area is where you're going to make your cabins. Now, your cabins will be judged by me and Cog, by three different categories. Judged based by design, based on creativity, and based on if it's habitable. Whoever makes the best cabin, wins the challenge."

Malamar raised his appendage.

"Yes Malamar?" Burst asked.

"What is our advantage for the challenge?" Malamar asked.

"Cog, bring in the advantage." Burst requested.

Cog nodded and teleported in giant supplies.

"You will use these supplies to build your cabins, while the Wishiwashies," Burst points to the forest. "Gets to use the trees as supplies."

"Are you kidding me? Those are the trees, they'll take forever to chop them down, then make to cabins!" Mareanie complained.

"There is a reason why I called it having an advantage." Burst pointed out.

Mareanie quieted down and just grumbled.

"Now, I'll be fair and give you both three hours to work. That will give you all plenty of time to make your cabins. Now, let the best team win!" Burst announced.

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Mareanie: "Stupid Host and having to be right."

Honchkrow: Honchkrow was just sitting in the confessional… thinking.

Meowstic: "I don't know why it has to be three hours, but I won't argue with it. More time for me to rest to be honest."

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"So how are we going to do this?" Blaziken asked.

"All we have is these trees, not really much to go with." Doublade admitted.

"I'm sure we can get through this. It can't be that hard to make some cabins." Mimikyu said.

Golurk just nodded in agreement and gave a thumbs up.

Varx looks at Honchkrow. "Well? You got any ideas?"

Honchkrow looked at Varx. "When in doubt," He looks up. "Look up."

Everyone else did just that and looked up at the trees.

"What are we looking for?" Corsola asked.

"Our chances of winning, and it's high." Honchkrow replied. "Now come over here, I have a plan."

Everyone went to Honchkrow and formed a circle.

"Alright, everyone is going to pull their weight on this. But I need some major help from a few. Golurk, your size will definitely help, can I count on you old sport?" Honchkrow asked.

Golurk gave a thumbs up as a reply.

"Great, I'll also need help from Doublade, he'll be able to cut through the wood a lot easier than most. You think you can help us work on this?" Honchkrow asked.

"I can suffice with that." Doublade replied.

"Great, now, I especially need help from, you." Honchkrow said, pointing at Sableye.

"What? Me?" Sableye asked.

"Yes old sport," Honchkrow started. "I need you to-"

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Sableye: Sableye looked surprised. "Well, that's a first."

Honchkrow: Honchkrow smiled and tipped his hat to the camera. "There's a reason I picked Sableye on my team. And now it's time to put him to work."

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Meowstic was reading some blueprints as he saw two cabins were being built. One for the boys, and one for the girls. Meowstic went over the the boy's area. "Everything going well?"

"So far, yes. Malamar, pass me the saw." Darmanitan requested.

Malamar went to get the saw… but. "Uh…"

"Malamar?" Darmanitan asked.

"I can't find the saw." Malamar replied.

"What do you mean you can't find the saw?" Darmanitan asked.

"I mean, it's just not here." Malamar replied.

"Hey! Where did my hammer go?!" Riktar shouted.

"Where did my screwdriver go?!" Garchomp asked.

Meowstic was looking all around. "... Where did all our tools go?!"

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Sableye: Sableye smiled sheepishly, as he brought up all the tools in his hands.

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"Forget the tools, we're not letting them stop us now. If we need to hammer something, just use Riktar. If we need a screw screwed in, just use someone's claws like Shedinja or Lurantis. And if we need someone to saw through some wood, just use Krueger. We will finish this challenge, understood?"

Everyone nodded. "Right."

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Marowak: "I have to admit, the cat's good at improvising. But the question is, is he a good leader in general?"

Shedinja: "I heard my name was called out. But that doesn't make me needed. After this challenge, I'll easily be forgotten again. Whatever, as if I care about attention."

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Golurk was one at a time, helping Pokemon up the trees to work on their cabins. A lot of work was done faster thanks to the tools they "borrowed".

More trees were cut down, but Doublade was helping cut them down to the right size.

Honchkrow and Archeops brought the cut down wood up the trees, though Archeops would bump her head occasionally by random tree branches.

Pokemon like Mareanie and Corsola who couldn't do much, were tasked with designing, even though there would be conflicts of opinions. But luckily, Araquanid was both hammering down the nails, and making sure that the two behave and continue with the task at hand.

Pokemon like Toxicroak, Luxray, and Blaziken were in charge of delivering the supplies back and forth.

Pokemon like Lopunny and Cacturne were in charge of making the cabins appealing to the eyes.

And Banette was doing… something. No one questioned him as he claims he's doing it for the benefit of the team.

Everyone was working their hardest with the time they had left.

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Toxicroak: "We may have started rough, but Honchkrow always finds a way out of a tight situation. Don't underestimate what he's capable of."

Nidoking: Nidoking was taking a breather. "Man, Honchkrow sure put me to work. I hope it was all worth it though."

Corsola: "There were times when Mareanie tried to eat my corals again. Thank Arceus Araquanid was there to stop her." Corsola then blushes. "Araquanid has been helping me a lot lately, and I'm very glad he does. It's… nice."

Shelgon: "Without a lack of hands, Honchkrow had me work as a guard dog. It may sounds degrading, but I see it as a very important mission. I hope I made you proud Honchkrow!"

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After the three hours were up, Burst got out his airhorn and blew it. "Everyone! Stop what you're doing! Your time is now up!"

Everyone stopped and were sent back to the main area of the campgrounds.

"Hmm. Cog, should we judge the Metagrosses, or the Wishiwashies first?" Burst asked.

"We should judge the Metagrosses first. They did win the first part of the challenge. It'd make sense to see what they did with the supplies." Cog replied.

"You see, this is why I have you." Burst commented, before he turned to the Metagrosses. "Meticulous Metagrosses, show us your cabins."

The Metagrosses showed the two hosts their cabins and it seemed like normal cabins. Inside it was organized with all the bunk beds in place.

Burst saw the organization and appreciated it, while Cog saw some of the details and questioned them. "The nails on the walls, they seem… smashed in. What happened?"

"Someone stole our tools." Meowstic replied, while giving the other team a look.

Sableye just smiled sheepishly and rubbed the back of his head.

"Hmm, well, I never said stealing was against the rules. Curse you loopholes." Burst commented.

Burst went outside and saw some cool burn mark tattoos on the walls of the cabin, with what appears to be totem poles on the roof.

"Hmm, interesting… very interesting." Burst commented.

Cog came out as well and saw more unprofessional nail marks and roughly cut up wood on the surface. "Hmm."

The Metagrosses were a little worried of what score they may get. Meowstic and a few others didn't seem nervous, or some just didn't care like Shedinja.

"Alright, we reached a decision." Burst announced.

"Well? Get on with it." Vespiquen said.

"Patience Vespiquen, patience. Now, in terms of design, I appreciate the burned wood tattoos and the totem poles. A nice touch to the cabins themselves." Burst commented.

"But I do see some poorly hammered nails, roughed up edges, and all in all, doesn't look like the best cabin I've seen." Cog added.

"Well next time you try hammering down with fists and cut wood with claws like this." Krueger replied, showing his claws to emphasize the comment.

"So , I would say the average score is 8/10 on Design." Burst decided. "Now creativity is somewhat lacking. It's just your average cabin to me."

"While I'm not an expert on creativity as Burst is, I have to agree." Cog said.

"See this is why you should've listened to me. I would've made the cabins have more charm." Delphox argued.

"And risk the cabins being uninhabitable? That's just risk I will never take." Malamar replied.

"So with that said, the average score for Creativity is a 3/10. But now for habitability. Overall, it seems like it you can sleep in it for a long time. So good job on that."

"It's very organized, and very neat on the inside. So yeah, great job guys." Cog added.

"About time something good came out of this." Meowstic muttered.

"The average score for Habitability is a 10/10, that means that the total score is 21/30. If the Wishiwashies can't reach that score, than the Meticulous Metagrosses will win the challenge." Burst announced.

The Metagrosses were hoping that they would win, while the Wishiwashies were hoping for the opposite.

"Now, Wishiwashies, show me your cabins." Burst requested.

Honchkrow and the Wishiwashies led the rest to the forest.

Burst looked around. "Well, where is it?"

"Look up." Honchkrow said.

Everyone looked up and awed. "Wow…" Was all Burst could say.

Above in the trees were clubhouses, in the size of Cabins. There were many walkways, and there were many markings on the cabins. There were markings of all the females on the walls of outside and inside of the females' cabins, while there were markings of all the males on the walls of outside and inside of the males' cabins.

"Hmm, how can you get to those tree cabins?" Cog asked.

"Golurk old sport, if you may?" Honchkrow asked.

Golurk carried both Burst and Cog, and lifted them to the cabins. Honchkrow flew up to them as they made it to the tree camp level.

"Golurk is our elevator. He's one of the only ones who can gain entry to our cabins. That way, anyone tries to invade will have a hard time getting here. The other way to get here is if you're a flying type Pokemon." Honchkrow explained.

"Hmm, definitely getting creativity points." Burst commented.

Cog looked at the cabins, they looked neatly made. "I take it you guys used the 'borrowed' tools?"

"You could say it like that." Honchkrow simply replied.

Burst and Cog both looked inside the cabins. The bunk beds weren't as neat as the other team's cabins, but it wasn't the worst either.

After further examination, Burst, Cog, and Honchkrow went back to ground level.

"Well, we saw everything and this is our results. Design wise, It showed all the contestants on the cabins, so I loved that." Burst commented.

"And the design itself was a lot smoother than the other team." Cog added.

"Gee, I wonder why." Meowstic asked, giving Sableye a look.

"So with that said, Design gets a 9/10. But now with Creativity, I definitely loved it. The tree house idea shows so much creativity. And it's just so cool to be in a treehouse, looking down at everyone else." Burst said.

"Not going to lie, I loved too." Cog simply added.

"So with that said, Creativity gets a 10/10." Burst announced. "And now for Habitability. The one thing about Tree houses, is that they can be dangerous."

"So many things can happen. Weather, fires, that's a pretty long fall, and the beds are organized as much as the other team is. While it's really great, it can be a potential death trap." Cog criticized.

The Wishiwashies were now worried. If the score was low enough, the could lose it all. While the Metagrosses were wanting them to get the lowest score score possible.

"So… with that said… Habitability… gets a 3/10; which makes the total score 22/30." Burst announced.

"Wait, so that means…" Blaziken started.

"Indeed, the Witty Wishiwashies win the first challenge of Total Burst Island!" Burst shouted.

The Wishiwashies celebrated by their victory, while the Metagrosses weren't so happy.

"Wishiwashi's, your reward will come to you very soon. But for now, go up to your cabins and celebrate for the night." Burst advised.

The Wishiwashi's cheered and with the help of Golurk and the flying types, they all go to their tree cabins.

Now all was left was the Metagrosses.

"S-S-So, I-I-I guess we're going to an elimination ceremony?" Galvantula asked.

"Actually, not today." Burst replied.

"What do you mean by that?" Vespiquen asked.

"The first challenge does NOT involve an elimination. I'm not cruel. You all deserve to have at least some days to settle in, get to know each other more, and develop more as a team before I start eliminating Pokemon. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to get the reward for the other team, the rest of you may now go to your cabins." Burst said.

The Metagrosses took Burst's advice and started heading to their cabins.

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Sableye: Sableye looked beat up, with bruises and bandages all around. "The other team found out I stole their supplies, and ambushed me. But hey, at least we won." Sableye gave a weak smile, before he groaned in pain.

Meowstic: "Shit, we lost… Alright, I may have underestimated Honchkrow and what he can do. Well, no more. Honchkrow, know this. Meowstic is prepared for you. Let's see who can outlast who shall we?"

Malamar: "While it was unfortunate that we lost, it's also good that we didn't have to eliminate someone yet. I would not imagine me being the first one eliminated, that would not be very fortunate"

Honchkrow: Honchkrow chuckled. "Look at that, we won the first challenge. This is what happens when you lead a team well, you get results. But I won't boast for long, that's one of the things Toxicroak reminds me to not do. It was a good game Meowstic, but the question is, are you ready to lose more?"

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Galvantula was just walking around the campgrounds, until she saw Diggersby digging.

"W-W-Why are you digging?" Galvantula asked.

Diggersby stopped for a moment to look at Galvantula. "Well, as you can see, I'm a mud rabbit. It's kinda my thing to dig, unless I'm secretly a water type, then this would draw question."

"I-I-I know you dig for a living, b-b-but why are you digging here?" Galvantula asked.

Diggersby looked at the cabins, then back at Galvantula and chuckled. "You see, I appreciate the cabins, but there's one thing you should know about me. I prefer the ground."

With that said, Diggersby finished digging and went in the hole.

Galvantula went to the hole and looked down. "Oh, w-w-well that just happened."

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Golurk was at the bottom at the ground while everyone was celebrating above. Golurk then noticed Mimikyu was at its left shoulder.

Mimikyu smiled. "It may be fun up there, but I prefer to be with you."

Golurk looked happy and made its deep noise.

"I'll take that as you like the idea?" Mimikyu guessed.

Golurk softly petting Mimikyu's head, and she giggled.

"Excuse me, is this where the Witty Wishiwashi's live?" David asked.

Golurk looked down at the Gurdurr but widened its eyes at what David was carrying.

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All the Wishiwashies were partying, when they saw Golurk come up.

"Golurk, what's wrong?" Nidoking asked.

"We brought pizza!" Mimikyu shouted, as Golurk brought out many boxes of pizza.

Everyone cheered even more as they went to get pizza from the giant.

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While the party was going on, Mareanie was laying on her bed in her cabin, just staring at the ceiling. She was wondering at one thing, what was wrong with her? Something was off; everytime she gets near that water spider, she would feel… weird… and she had no idea why. She just groaned and had the sheets cover her.

"Mareanie, any reason you're not with everyone else? We have pizza." Araquanid asked, walking into the cabin.

Mareanie groaned. "This is the girl's cabin. You're not allowed."

"Oh, sorry. But can you at least answer my question before I go?" Araquanid asked.

"...I just prefer to be alone. I don't like trusting others." Mareanie replied.

"But… why?" Araquanid asked.

"I… I just don't. I don't like other people. I just like being by myself. I've seen a lot of shows, and people are cruel, especially the hosts. That's why; now can you leave me alone?" Mareanie asked.

"..." Araquanid went to her bed. "Have… have I ever gave you suspicion?"

"..." Mareanie said nothing.

"Well… have I?" Araquanid asked again.

"...No, you… you haven't." Mareanie admitted.

Araquanid reached his leg to her. "Well, then you can trust me. Come on, everyone else is having fun. No reason why you shouldn't."

Mareanie turned around and saw the leg. She looked at Araquanid, and he looked sincere… She grabbed the leg.

Araquanid smiled kindly. "There we go. Now, let's go have some fun."

As Araquanid was leading Mareanie to the party, she did the one thing she thought she would never do in her life, she blushed.

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Mareanie: Mareanie was still blushing. "What's… what's wrong with me?"

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As everyone was partying, Corsola saw Araquanid with Mareanie. She felt saddened, but she also felt determined. She gained a serious look and went over to the two.

Corsola smiled at Araquanid. "Hey Araquanid, come party with me! I have some great dance moves!"

"Well, challenge accepted. Mareanie, I'll be right back." Araquanid said, as he went to Corsola to dance.

Mareanie looked at the scene, then looked at Corsola. She now felt something else. Not anger, but jealousy. She didn't know what she was feeling, but she knew one thing, Corsola wasn't going to ruin everything for her. So she's going to do anything to not lose those feelings. She would even fight for her feelings if she has to.

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While that was going on, Lopunny was looking down at the other cabins. She saw Riktar and wanted to go to him. In fact, she tried to go there, but Blaziken blocked her way.

"Going somewhere?" Blaziken asked.

"N- No, I wasn't." Lopunny replied, trying to fake it.

Blaziken glared at Lopunny, before he sighed. "Well, you should go to the party. You deserve some fun."

Lopunny smiled. "Wow, thanks brother."

Blaziken gives a small smile back. "You're my sister, I only want what's best for you. Now go before it's too late."

Lopunny nodded and hurried to the party. At least she knew her brother wasn't a total stickler for fun.

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Back at ground level, Meowstic was slowly walking around the campgrounds, this helped him think after everything that happened. Suddenly, he saw Mawile walk with him.

"Are you going to ask if I need help again?" Meowstic asked.

Mawile shook her head. "Nope, I trust that you can take care of yourself."

"...Well, good. Then I don't mind you walking with me." Meowstic said.

The two were now walking together, Mawile finally smiled at Meowstic. Meowstic looked back and winked at her. It looks like Meowstic's finally trusted her

The two were walking until Malamar approached them.

"Fellow teammates, you two are lucky, for I have good news for you two." Malamar said.

"And why's that Malamar?" Meowstic asked.

Malamar adjusted his glasses. "I feel as the three of us are statistically the most stable and most efficient to form an alliance."

Meowstic arched his brow at Malamar. "Oh really?"

"An alliance? Don't they backstab and break the rules?" Mawile asked.

"Not all alliances are bad. Some are good and make it really far." Meowstic replied.

"Precisely, and this alliance won't be bad at all. We'll gather info from other contestants, but that's all we'll do. Think about it. With my inventions, Meowstic's leadership and brains, and Mawile's social capabilities, we would make a great team. What do you say?" Malamar asked.

"Well, to be honest, I like you two, so I wouldn't mind being in an alliance with you two. What do you think Meowstic?" Mawile asked.

Meowstic gained a thoughtful pose. "Hmm, It is a good way to study the other contestants, like I've planned to do… Alright, I'll join. But I'm the leader."

Malamar nodded. "Of course, we'll be, TEAM SCIENCE!"

Meowstic smacked Malamar with his cane, which hurts a lot. "There's no way I'm letting you name the alliance."

"Ow." Malamar groaned, rubbing his shin. "Alright, what do you suggest?"

Meowstic gained a thoughtful pose again. "Hmm, I know. We'll be called, Team Trinity."

"Oh, I really like that name." Mawile said.

"Hmm, yes, it is a more suitable name." Malamar admitted.

"Then it's settled, we'll be Team Trinity, where we'll study our contestants, and see what we need to do to stay in the competition longer, but no backstabbing or anything illegal, that's all we'll be doing. Agreed?" Meowstic asked.

Mawile and Malamar both nodded. "Right."

"Alright, then let's rest." Meowstic advised. " For our first day of work, starts tomorrow."

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At the roof of the boy's tree cabin, Honchkrow was up there, watching down at the other cabins. Specifically at a certain Pokemon, Vespiquen, who was outside, just resting on the wall of her cabin and smoking.

"Is there a reason you're here?" Toxicroak asked, climbing up to Honchkrow.

"Just thinking is all." Honchkrow replied.

Toxicroak looked down at what Honchkrow was looking at, then looked back at him. "You better not be thinking what I think you're thinking."

Honchkrow shrugged. "Can you blame me old sport?'

"Honchkrow, you know for a fact why you can't… Do we really need a repeat of Daisy?" Toxicroak asked.

"..." Honchkrow thought about all of that, then shook his head. "No, we don't."

"Then why are you doing this again? You don't even know how this will end." Toxicroak said.

"No, I don't know how it'll end, but that's just who I am, old sport. I like venturing out into the unknown, and seeing what'll happen next." Honchkrow replied, as he looked up. He reached his wing to grab something, but it's like he missed it. "It's still out of my reach, but I have a feeling it's connected with her. Maybe she'll help me reach what I've been working hard for. Maybe she's the key." Honchkrow said.

Toxicroak looked at Honchkrow, before he shook his head. "Well, it's obvious now that I can't stop you. But please, just be careful, I don't want to almost lose you twice."

Honchkrow looked at Toxicroak, smiled, and tipped his hat to him. "Don't worry old sport, it won't happen twice, I promise. Now go out there and have fun."

Toxicroak nodded, as he climbed down and went back to the party.

While Honchkrow on the other hand went back to looking at Vespiquen… maybe, just maybe… she was the one.

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Well I'll be, that was a lot wasn't it?! Well, there's no elimination yet so don't kill me on that, but I hoped ya like what ya saw!

In the next chapter, the contestants have ta face something they have never seen before... in a maze!

Well, before I go, I wanna ask. Who's your favorite? Who's your least favorite? Who do ya want ta win, and who do ya want ta lose?

With that said, I'll see ya in the next episode ladies, take care!