The twelve remaining campers got up in the early morning to a surprise delivery. The box stood in the middle of the dining tent, as if daring the first person to open up the gift and see what was inside… if it was a gift.
Leslie: What in the Shangela Laquifa Wadley type of shenanigans is Chris up to now?
They decided to have breakfast while keeping their eyes on the strange box. The teams were beginning to become more fluid, as Jesslieward sat at a table together, talking tea and strategy. Neville sat next to Ty Lee, with Momo and Mermista in tow. Almond and Alfred talked politics at one table, which involved Almond waxing nostalgic while Alfred prattled on about vaccines and UFOs and rising gas prices.
Raze and Reagan were fidgeting with some leftover props that they were turning into some sort of robot or gadget.
Reagan: I'm the only one left who hasn't placed high or low in the competition. Today, I'm determined to get that win!
"Did the box just move?" asked Jessie.
"Hi-yooo! I'm back, guys!" Sherb burst out of the box. The Victors cheered. "You are back, back, backpack, back again!" said Leslie. Neville and Alphys were hopeful with this new boon of being back at four members.
"There was a wild card and they chose YOU? Not that I'm complaining," said Mermista.
"Wanna make something of it?"
"Whoa, okay, maybe something DID happen for you to be back," Mermista said with a shrug.
After breakfast, the Victors chatted with Sherb. "I think we're seeing a fiercer side to you, Sherb," Leslie noted.
"Well, you are," he replied. "I'm not gonna be standing at the sides anymore. Whatever today's challenge is, let's go for it!"
Chris' voice boomed over the intercom. "Campers! Meet me at the warehouse!"
The thirteen campers walked into the warehouse, which was all dark and scary that Jessie huddled with Alfred in fear. Reagan rolled her eyes. Ty Lee bumped into Mermista, who yelped a bit but immediately shrugged it off.
"YOUR GRANDMOTHERS KNIT SOCKS IN HELL!" yelled a voice behind them. Everyone jumped. Ty Lee did a flip. Alfred yeeted Jessie into a cargo box and jumped onto Raze's arms.
"Ay caralho, Alfredzinho, lay off the McDonald's!" she groaned, dumping Alfred on the floor.
Chris was the one behind them, with a megaphone. He laughed and bid the campers congratulations for making it to the next challenge. "Today, let's get our spooky on with this week's Horror Movie Challenge! We're going to split you into two groups and you will do two variants of the same horror movie! But first, let's have our little mini-challenge! The thirteen of you must dash into the deeper halls of the warehouse to grab all the items and props in these bucket lists! First team to get all the items gets to stay whole!"
Almond: (shrugs) This is just like gathering evidence in a dark crime scene, but sped up
"Ready, get set, GO! And watch out for our little friends down there!"
"The WHAT"
The Rockets had a slight advantage with five members. Reagan pulled out some Reptoid contact lenses that would allow them to see in the dark. Raze and Jessie began to gather items while Almond and Alfred busily hauled their cart around.
Alfred: I feel like the Phantom of the Opera, dude
The Whales did well thanks to Ty Lee's acrobatics. Momo took some time to memorize some props and learn how to replicate them, in case they needed extras. Mermista made the cart go fast with her waters. Squidward put his extra limbs to use grabbing as many items as he could.
Squidward: Shopping for theater props, now that's MY kind of work!
But neither was prepared for the Victors when Neville calmly strode forward and began calling each item on the list. "Accio Mask!" "Accio slime!" "Accio chainsaw!"
Leslie: My baby out there just eating the girlies up… (sniffs)
Chris clapped. "Well, I guess we have a clear winner! The Victors will stay whole and will get to pick three more members from the other two groups. The remaining six will form the second group for this week's challenge!"
Leslie called. "Neville, we NEED Jessie and Squidward with us!"
"No way!" said Alphys. "Didn't you see how hard Squidward bombed the last film challenge?!"
"Don't worry, I'll be the Aja to his Valentina and keep him outta his fantasy land,"
Leslie: The chance to have my team AND Jesslieward all safe in one week is too good to pass up!
Neville: I'm worried that Leslie hasn't really decided where their loyalties lie, but I guess they just want all of their friends to be safe this week, so…
"We're going with Jessie, Squidward and Alfred for our team," said Neville.
"We are going to leave them gagging!" said Jessie, high-fiving Leslie as the three joined the Victors to form Team One.
"Alright, the seven of you are Team Old School, the remaining six will be Team Remake!" said Chris. "I have with me the two scripts for the film you will be making. You will have to use the props you gathered earlier for the movie! The title is Camp Blood!"
Camp Blood was a standard slasher flick, with a prologue double murder scene, two protagonists, a monster/killer and their enablist parent. It had a 60's retro original form and a 90's remake form, the former of which went to the Victors and the latter to Team 2.
In Team 1, Leslie pondered the assigning of roles. Jessie said she was willing to be the prologue couple with Alfred, since she already got to shine in the last challenge. Leslie casted themselves and Alphys as the schoolgirls who sneak into the camp, Squidward as the old lady who was secretly the killer's mother, and Neville as the killer. Sherb, who had immunity as the wildcard (like Courtney in the canon season of Action), and would have a special role in both flicks.
"Let me see," Squidward said, pondering his lines. "GET AWAY FROM MY BEAUTIFUL SON!" Ooh, yes, very Mrs. Voorhees"
Leslie wanted them and Alphys to focus on nailing the perfect campy retro scream.
"Gasp!" said Alphys. "Did I do it right?"
"No, it should be like this," said Leslie, harrumphing, "GASP!"
"GASP!"
"GASP!"
"GASP!"
"GASP!"
Meanwhile, Team 2 was having difficulties due to the lack of bonds amongst their members. Momo rallied them around her. Momo and Ty Lee were the schoolgirls, Mermista and Raze the couple who died in the prologue, Reagan was the killer and Almond her protective, psychotic father.
"At least I know a thing or two about that kind…" said Reagan.
Almond was having trouble with the lines, causing Mermista to get impatient.
Mermista: If the old cookie crumbles, we can't let ourselves crumble with him, duh
Ty Lee took Almond aside. "Look, Almond, why don't you try method acting? You have a daughter at home, project that feeling into the character."
"Alright, that sounds like a good idea,"
Reagan was fumbling her lines, too, though her problem went much deeper than Almond.
"Everything alright, kid?" asked the cookie.
"Yeah," Reagan sighed. "It's just that my dad and I just recently patched things up after a VERY rough time with each other. I'm kinda finding it hard to get into character and all, coz it's dredging up thoughts I'd rather keep out of my mind"
"Listen, if you feel like this is all a bit too much for you at the moment, tell me. I'll take care of it"
"Thanks, Almond"
Soon after, the teams finished filming and settled down to dinner. It had been a long dya, but Jesslieward was still in high spirits as they dined outside the tent on a garden table.
"We killed it. Chris is SO going to love our film!" said Squidward. Jessie smiled as she took a sip from her juicebox. She eyed the surroundings and saw Alfred waving at her from the trailers.
"Alfred was struggling, let's face facts. But I'm sure he'll be safer than Jan Sport in a musical challenge this week!" noted Leslie.
"I hope so," said Jessie, betraying a feeling of fear.
After dinner, the teams reassembled at the amphitheater to begin the viewing. Chris, alongside special guest judges Izzy and Lauren, welcomed them.
"These two nutcases will help me judge tonight, since they're both huge horror movie junkies!"
First up was the 60's movie by Team Victory (plus Jessie, Alfred and Squidward)
Camp Blood: The Horror Sensation of the Summer!
(On a canoe in the middle of the lake, ALFRED and JESSIE are holding hands)
ALFRED: Don't the full moon just look so pretty up tonight?
JESSIE: I was more interested in letting you run this motorboat! (shakes boobs aggressively at Alfred)
ALFRED: Jessie, stop! Haha, oh what the hey… (starts making out)
(Something bubbles to the surface of the lake. Ominous music plays as ALFRED and JESSIE start screaming and blood splatters all over them)
(FIVE YEARS LATER)
(Alphys AND Leslie start rowing towards the island where the abandoned summer camp was. They pass by ALFRED and JESSIE'S skeletons still floating in their canoe)
Alphys: Are you sure this is a good idea?
Leslie: Of course, Betty, this place is like, SO secluded. That's why Brad told us to meet up with him here
Alphys: I hope he brought a friend
Leslie: I thought you were a virgin?
Alphys: I'm not a virgin, I'm a vegan, get it right!
(Alphys gets out on the beach and walks towards the cabin at the center of the flat island. They stare for long at a tree with warnings carved all over its trunk)
?: YOU'RE GONNA DIE!
Alphys: (screams)
Leslie: You know, you scream loud as hell for a vegan, Betty
Alphys: THAT'S NOT FUNNY, CARRIE!
Leslie: Well, don't get your panties in a twist, sis, we're here (enters the cabin)
(The CABIN is large. At one corner, a figure is huddled with their back turned away. The whole first floor appeared to be a living room, with bedrooms at the far end from the door. As Leslie and Alphys move towards the back, SQUIDWARD bursts out from the doorway to the bedrooms)
SQUIDWARD: GO AWAY! BUT IF YOU MUST STAY, REMEMBER ONLY THIS, DO NOT SPEAK TO MY SON IN THE CORNER!
LESLIE: I bet ain't no girl ever touched yo son since the day he was born (grabs the figure by the shoulder)
NEVILLE: (has a horribly disfigured face) Pway wif me?
LESLIE: (screaming)
SQUIDWARD: Leave my beautiful son alone!
NEVILLE: SHUT UP, MA! It's because of you I have body issues! Making me wear a mask since I was a baby! No self-esteem, no father, no wonder I'm a rampaging incel serial killer and no girls ever date me!
ALPHYS: (grabs flamethrower) SHUT UP! (torches NEVILLE)
NEVILLE: (screams then dies)
SQUIDWARD: YOU KILLED MY BABY! (SCREAMS AND RUNS AWAY TO THE BACK ROOMS)
LESLIE: Lets get outta here, Betty!
(They turn, but SHERB appears behind them, looking like a Satanic goat)
SHERB: (holds out his hand, making LESLIE and ALPHYS levitate in pain, screaming)
SHERB: You're gonna enjoy knitting socks in Hell (cackles)
(FINISH)
Chris clapped. Izzy and Lauren nodded and took notes. "Loved it! Very 60's!" said Chris.
"I admire Jessie for challenging herself to a bit role this time,as well as Alfred!' said Izzy.
"Leslie's so good at screaming" said Lauren
"Alright, now for Team 90's!"
Camp Blood 2: The Remix!
(On a canoe in the middle of the lake, RAZE and MERMISTA are talking)
RAZE: I'm gonna buy this island and turn it into my private resort!
MERMISTA: (inches over to kiss Raze) I love a man with a jacuzzi!
RAZE: Well, get a bucket and a mop, baby! (starts making out)
(Something bubbles to the surface of the lake. Ominous music plays as RAZE and MERMISTA start screaming and blood splatters all over them)
(FIVE YEARS LATER)
(MOMO AND TY LEE start rowing towards the island where the abandoned summer camp was. They pass by RAZE and MERMISTA'S skeletons in an awkward position, legs entangled)
TY LEE: Are you sure this is a good idea?
MOMO: Of course, Betty, this place is like, SO secluded. It's the perfect place to review for the exams in peace!
TY LEE: Exams, or….? (stares flirtatiously)
MOMO: (rolls eyes) Whatever, girl, but I'M the top… student, so remember that!
(TY LEE gets out on the beach and walks towards the cabin at the center of the flat island. She stares for long at a tree with warnings carved all over its trunk)
?: YOU'RE GONNA DIE!
TY LEE: (screams)
MOMO: Geez, Betty, I thought you'd be happy to see me!
TY LEE: THAT'S NOT FUNNY, CARRIE!
MOMO: Well, don't get your panties in a twist, sis, we're here (enters the cabin)
(The CABIN is large. At one corner, a figure is huddled with their back turned away. The whole first floor appeared to be a living room, with bedrooms at the far end from the door. As MOMO and TY LEE move towards the back, ALMOND bursts out from the doorway to the bedrooms)
ALMOND: GO AWAY! BUT IF YOU MUST STAY, REMEMBER ONLY THIS, DO NOT SPEAK TO MY DAUGHTER IN THE CORNER!
TY LEE: What's your deal, Cookie Kruger?
MOMO: I'll bet she likes playing with scissors! (Grabs the figure by the shoulder)
REAGAN: (stares blankly at the camera for fifteen seconds) Oh, YOUR MOTHER LICKS RUGS IN HELL!
MOMO: (screaming)
ALMOND: Leave my beautiful daughter alone!
REAGAN: SHUT UP, DAD! I can handle this myself!
ALMOND: Don't take that tone with me, young lady! Your father knows best!
REAGAN: Daddy… I'm not a monster!
ALMOND: I know, pudding, but I'll NEVER forgive those girls for locking you in the freezer!
REAGAN: DAD, SHUT UP!
TY LEE: (throws scissor at Reagan's throat) No, YOU shut up!
REAGAN: (screams then chokes to death)
ALMOND: YOU KILLED MY BABY! (SCREAMS AND RUNS AWAY TO THE BACK ROOMS)
LESLIE: Lets get outta here, Betty!
(They turn, but SHERB appears behind them, looking like a Satanic goat)
SHERB: (holds out his hand, making MOMO and TY LEE levitate upside down, their arms spread like reverse cruciforms, screaming)
SHERB: You're gonna enjoy scrubbing socks in Hell (cackles)
(FINISH)
Chris clapped lightly. "Nicely done! Now, let's deliberate!"
"Mermista, Squidward, Momo, Ty Lee, please step forward"
"Mermista, you did your bit role pretty well. Squidward, your Mother was very campy and hilarious on top of being scary"
"Thank you, I just let my own mom do the talking"
"Momo and Ty Lee, you were terrific as the schoolgirls. Team Killer Whales is SAFE this week"
"Team Victory, please step forward"
"Alphys, your Schoolgirl was convincing. Leslie, you were HILARIOUSLY good this week as the other schoolgirl, but Neville really stole the show with that performance as the Killer. Congratulations, Team Victory, Neville is the overall winner this week!"
Neville: Pinch me, I must be dreaming!
"Team Rockets, step forward"
"Jessie, your acting chops managed to shine through in a bit role, You're SAFE"
"Alfred, your acting was a bit wooden and you honestly looked like you weren't too happy to see Jessie's… you know. I'm sorry but you're in the Bottom Two this week"
"Almond, terrific job as the Dad. You're SAFE"
"Reagan, that performance was a bit of a mess. I'm sorry, but you're in the Bottom with Alfred this week"
"Raze, you're safe"
"Thank you"
"The fans will vote for a while, then we'll call you back for the results.
"Welcome back! Now, I have the results of the votes. Reagan… I'm sorry but your days on the case are over!"
Reagan nodded, beginning to tear up. "Thank you for the experience," She hugged Alfred, and the other Rockets joined them as well. She went back to her cabin to pack up.
Reagan: Well, so much for my professional attitude. I'm happy with how far I got, and I know I'm going to carry what I learned here back on the job. Oh, man, Myc and Gigi are SO gonna roast me for getting eliminated so early, ha! I gotta admit, it was fun, but I've been itching to get back on the job soon. See ya!