AAVGS2 – ANIME AND VIDEO GAME SURVIVOR
Brain Control
Day 19
(Shot of Chromus looking out as the sunrises at 6.20am on
the Duelist Island.)
Chromus: The day has come people…no more protecting cute
girls like Ruri or Shinobu. No more tears over who is going to go from your
tribes Hikari or Ukyo. No more feeling sorry for yourself when you’ve
disappointed Joey and Ashitaka. This time, the game is played for one reason
only. Yourself.
(The wind picked up slightly…)
Chromus: Last night, Keichi Morisato was voted off in the
narrowest of climaxes but it at least got him back to his home…where a lot of
the people on the island are now terribly missing…but no matter. They are about
to find a new home after this episode…(off screen)…Skuld, everything ready?
Skuld: (chirpy and oh so kawaii) Hai!
Chromus: Everything they’ve done so far is about to be
forgotten. Because now…the game really begins…
WELCOME TO DUELIST KINGDOM – HOME OF ANIME AND VIDEO GAME
SURVIVOR 2…DON’T FEED THE COMPETITORS…
* * * *
8.00am
(Tsunami Tribe)
Chromus: Tsunami get up for the final time, in two hours,
they will become one tribe, ready to go against each other and their former
opposite numbers in Locus. The final Council wasn’t something they relished,
but in the end, it happened.
Ami: I felt bad last night, it was…
Shinobu: I know Ami-san, I know.
(Shot of Ashitaka talking with Ukyo and Joey)
Ashitaka: They feel really bad. It was their votes that
cost Keichi the chance to remain in the game. I guess they didn’t really expect
it…
Ukyo: (shakes her head) Poor dears…
Joey: He probably did want to leave the most though…it
doesn’t mean we have to like it though…
Chromus: Tsunami’s loss last night means the tribes go in
5 against 5. This makes for an interesting merge when it happens…and their
opposite numbers are feeling the same thing…
LOCUS TRIBE
Tamahome: Well, like it or not we’re still here!
Sakura: You looking forward to it? The tension, the
competiveness, the work rate as one tribe works with and against another as
they battle it out for single dominance?
Tamahome: Er…no? I just want to see what kind of stuff
they’ve got!
(Everyone sweatdrops apart from Ruri who just says a
complimentary ‘idiot’ just to be Ruri-like…)
Hikari: I don’t think I can eat…it’s so…nerve-wracking.
Felicia: Gonna be fun when they come over!
Ruri: True. I wonder who got voted off last night?
Sakura: Well…(thinks)…if it was someone strong then maybe
that stops the job of us trying to vote them off…
Tamahome: Hey, that’s right!
Hikari: Well, we’ll find out soon…let’s try and digest
something before they come over...
* * * *
9.00am
Both tribes are summoned to the graveyard. They both have
the same message which reads;
BOTH TRIBES MUST COME TO THE DUELIST
KINGDOM GRAVEYARD SITE BY 10.00AM. BRING ALL YOUR CLOTHES AND LUXURY ITEMS, BUT
NOTHING ELSE, NO RICE, NO EQUIPMENT, NOTHING ELSE. EVERYTHING WILL BE EXPLAINED
BY THE TIME YOU GET THERE, FOR NOW, I’LL BE SEEING YOU…
CHROMUS
No other explanation is added, as the group wonder what is
going to happen…oh well, at least it wasn’t another poem…
(By the hour going by, the group are more confused,
especially as they go into Council, and Locus are trying to see who of Tsunami
was voted off. In a joke, Ukyo has hidden below Joey as they come in, as Locus
seem happy that they won’t have to vote one of the strongest off. So, it’s
disappointing when she reveals herself, but in the end, they have to worry
about why they are here more than anything else…)
* * * *
10.00am – TRIBAL COUNCIL
(Shot of Chromus standing, as the 10 members of the about
to be merge tribe await in absolute cluelessness.)
Chromus: Welcome one and welcome all. Congratulations, you
10 have made it this far to the merge, so well done. Now, let’s cut the you
know what, and get straight to the point. In the note, you were told to bring
your stuff but nothing else. Now, about the same time, my associate in the year
2040 is doing the same thing, but he’s as clueless as everyone else. Only I
know what is going to happen.
(The group remain stone-faced, still confused.)
Chromus: It’s simple. From this moment on, you are one
tribe. And also from this moment on, your life is going to be a bit different.
The camps you made on your tribes will no longer be needed, because…you’ll be
moving home. (smiles)
Tamahome: Huh?
Chromus: Skuld, fire her up!
(Shot of the goddess Skuld powering up some sort of
device. Chromus raises his arms as his wish from Belldandy activates with a
time magic of sort…)
Skuld: GODDESS TIME PORTAL ACTIVATE!
(Before anybody can react, the 10 are sucked into a big blue
portal…as 10 others are about to bounce out of a dimensional gate from the
other end. However…)
Skuld: Good luck Chrissy-nichan! (chuckles) But let’s see
how you do with the split personality impliment…
* * * *
ENIL ISLAND – YEAR 2040
(The island where Pokevivor originally started is now
dumped, rather painfully, on the ground, with Chromus stuck on the bottom…and
finding that he doesn’t have the strength to try and get up…)
Chromus: (higher pitched voice) Weird…hey, get off!
(10 survivors emerge from their crash landing, as Chromus
stands up.)
Chromus: Hey, that wasn’t so bad was it?
(The survivors stare at the author…and begin
laughing…mostly of course, there is the blue headed expection but…)
Chromus: What? What?
????: Chrissy-poo, you there?
Chromus: Miss Nene, I see all things worked.
(Shot of Nene Romanova, whizzkid of BGC2040, and
the technological helper of Pokevivor. However, she stops in her tracks…)
Nene: Huh? Tom, why you still here?
Chromus: Tom still here? Aw crap…what’s happened here?
Nene: Er…aren’t you Tom?
Chromus: Huh?
Nene: Tom…that is you…right?
(Chromus goes into the beaches edge, and looks in the
water. And all he sees is a 5 feet 6, light of build, blue eyes, 23 years old,
eccentric, Pokenut staring him back.)
Chromus: Oh god…
Nene: Huh?
Chromus: Nene, something has happened screwy…I’m not Tom,
it’s me Chromus I Tom’s body, and I have no idea what has happened…(begins to
think)…sorry, scratch that, I think I do. Skuld…
Nene: Oh…right. (cheery) Oh well, I’ll leave you to the
horrors of being a mind in another person’s body, ja!
(Nene runs as Chromus/Tom sweatdrops)
Chromus: Traitor! (sighs) Aw crap…now I’ve got to explain
this to the other guys. (turns to them…and realises that most of them are still
laughing) HEY, KNOCK IT OFF!
Chris brain: ‘O.K…to be O.K with being in Tom, I have to
think like Tom…Hey, I’m an eccentric Pokemon idiot who is secretly in love with
Ash…’
(Chromus shakes his head. Thinks like Tom WASN’T the right
way to go about things…)
* * * *
(Finally, the group have settled down and Chromus explains
the situation)
Chromus: …basically, I’ve been trapped inside this twerp’s
body, and I hate it. Skuld is going to pay…I don’t know how, but she will…but
for the matter, I’m here, it’s still me, and I’m still your host, until the get
hosts come in, probably starting from next episode, whilst I call my agent…
Ruri: Idiot.
Chromus: …anyway, as I was saying, I’ve still got a job to
do. And as you’ve noticed, you are now on a new island. This is Enil, the
island where 10 people until a few minutes ago were on, and is your new home.
Now…everything have been left as it was so you can decide on your own camp,
whether it be Majori’s on the west side of the beach or Minori’s on the east.
You may want to knock down some equipment of course, this is slightly more even
that it was on Duelist, so you may or may not find it easier.
(The group nod)
Chromus: You also have a new destination for Tribal
Council, no more spooky graveyards. However, you will now be competiting for
rewards and immunities for yourself rather than a tribe. I understand old
tribal loyalties will still run deep, however, this is still a game to win a
million pounds for, so it will be interesting to see what happens.
(The group nod again)
Chromus: Now, I’m sure you guys want to mingle and get to
know one another before you all go against each other in two days time.
However, there are a couple of matters. What rice supplies the Pokemon crew had
on the island are still there, of course, you’ve got to find them, but you better
hope they haven’t eaten too much. Secondly, there is no reward challenge today,
when you decided which beach to stay at, we’ll bring a welcoming present of our
own. Thirdly, after you’ve decided on a beach, I would like you all to choose a
name for your own tribe. No more Tsunami or Locus this time, it’s all together,
so make it a good one.
(A final nod as Chromus stands up)
Chromus: O.K, there are two rowing boats there to check
out the two beaches, come back here in 2 hours and make your decisions. Now, I
need to find a way to get Skuld back…and also to make sure Tom doesn’t piss off
Misty too much…if he’s in my body, I don’t want it to have a few more dents in
my skull…
(Chromus leaves at last, as the tribe can finally mingle…)
Ukyo: (high fives…er paws Felicia) Nice to see you again
sugar…
Felicia: Yep, but no rematch yet, we better get there as
fast as we can, and I hate water…
Ukyo: Trust me, you aren’t the only person I know who
hates water…
Sakura: Yay! You’re still here!
Joey: Of course, you expected anything else…
Sakura: Well sure, I thought you may have been voted off,
carved up into little bits, sent into the ocean to be fed by hungry sharks…
Joey: (sweatdrops) Forget I asked…
Tamahome: And all’s well that ends well…
Hikari: Well Tama, aren’t you going to introduce us?
Ruri-ruri and I never actually met them!
Tamahome: Oh sorry…er, what were your names again?
(All sweatdrop as Ruri smiles slightly.)
Ruri: Figures that the idiocy is catching…
Ami: (chuckles) Sorry about that, Ami Mizuno, nice to meet
you. (bows)
Ruri: (blushes) Ruri Hoshino, nice to meet you too. (Ruri
and Ami shakes hands as Tamahome chuckles)
Tamahome: She may be more shy than I thought…
Ashitaka: Well, let the three girls talk, I’m sure they’d
appreciate people their own age and such…besides, Tama, gives us a chance to
talk as well.
Tamahome: Sure…but who told you to call me Tama?
Shinobu: Er…er…erm…er…
Ami: Don’t be shy Shinobu, it’s O.K…
Shinobu: S-s-sorry! Shinobu Maehara, 14 years old, pleased
to meet you! (bows)
Ami: Sorry about this, I guess we’re just shy…
Ruri: It’s O.K…it’s interesting to see new people and
seeing what they are like…(in her mind)…well, nervous…but not complete idiots,
that’s for sure…
(The group mingle as they realise they have a job to do,
so the former Tsunami and Locus tribes head in the boats heading for the former
Majori part of the island…)
* * * *
Tamahome: Hmm…the camp isn’t too shabby…but I think my
guys can say it better…erm…
Sakura: Oh Tama, we know that sleeping in a camp with so
many beautiful girls is a danger to your health…
(Ukyo: (whispering) What’s that mean?)
(Hikari: (whispering) Violent girlfriend…)
(Ukyo: (whispering) Oh…heh, note to introduce her to Akane
one of the days…)
Ruri: The set-up is similar to ours…
Ashitaka: Same here…
Joey: I guess they had a Shinobu here, they wanted to keep
everything clean…I guess the problem of rats isn’t escaped even in this time…
(Shot of Shinobu blushing…)
Ami: Well, health is always important, it’s the first
lessons I’ve learnt being here in addition to studying to be a doctor…
Felicia: This is boring…anyone ready to check the other
one out?
Tamahome: She has the energy of 10 cats and yet sleeps
like a log? (thinks for a bit) Figures…O.K, let’s check the other camp…
(FORMER MINORI CAMP)
Shinobu: Um…it’s…
Ukyo: Unusual.
(Shot of the single camps which Minori put up)
Tamahome: I guess I would be O.K with this set up, but…
Ashitaka: Actually, so would I?
Ukyo: Huh?
Ashitaka: Well, you think I haven’t had problems sleeping
in the same area with three beautiful girls as well?
(Ukyo sweatdrops, whilst Ami and Shinobu blush…)
Ami: Now…he tells us…I don’t want to ask Joey anything?
(Joey is also beet red as Locus have to chuckle…)
Felicia: I think we have a life ahead of us as a tribe at
least…
Hikari: Yes, but where?
* * * *
12.00pm – MEETING AT MAIN BEACH
Chromus: (repeating himself) I must not fear…fear is the
mind killer…fear is the little death that brings total oblivion…
Ruri: He’s cracked.
Chromus: (snaps out of ‘Why am I in Tom’s body syndrome’)
Ah, my bad boys and femme fatales, have you made a decision?
Ami: Yes sir.
Chromus: And that would be?
Hikari: We would like to be in the camp formerly known as
Majori.
Chromus: And why?
Tamahome: Both tribes feel that Majori’s camp effort is
more suited to their own.
Chromus: In other words, less work?
Joey: Bin-go!
Chromus: Feh…your decision. And have you decided on a
name?
Ruri: Yes. We’ve decided to go with Tsucus tribe.
Chromus: Ah, the trademark mix of two names. Very
well…Tsucus tribe, your first day as this one tribe has begun. And as of this
moment, a nice surprise is awaiting Tsucus beach, so I suggest you get your
rowing arms ready…but enjoy this welcoming gift whilst it lasts, as tomorrow,
the first immunity challenge awaits, and then the alliances and backstabbing
begin once again. Ja ne!
(As the formerly built author leaves, the group take the
boats, and at least for today, won’t go hungry…)
* * * *
TSUCUS TRIBE – First arrival at Tsucus beach – 12.35pm (past midday)
Chromus: The day has officially started for Tsucus, and at
least, they can get some good food…
Ami: Seafood!
(The monster of sea catches, fish, crabs, lobster, prawns,
shrimp, a barbeque to prepare them, plus a bottle of milk for everyone to
enjoy)
Tamahome: Cheers!
All: To Tsucus Tribe!
(A shot of the group serving food, shot of Ami serving
Ruri some salmon, to which the Sasami pig-tailed girl smiles at, Tamahome
nearly choking on a shrimp, not knowing it’s taste, Ashitaka talking with
Felicia, Ukyo making sushi for anyone who wants it, Joey and Sakura talking,
Shinobu smiling whilst BBQing the mackerel, and Hikari politely watching with
her and occasionally the two are talking. All is well…for now…)
* * * *
2.00pm
(The environment of Tsucus beach is a lot different from
both tribes past. It is a mixture of jungle AND sea, so the weaknesses that
both tribes had to suffer in the past no longer count…)
(The tribe, full up, decide to do their own thing. Most
are mixing in with their old tribesmates, however some are enjoying the company
of their former enemies…)
(Shot of Ruri and Ami watching by the sea)
Ruri: Ami…I’m drawn to her. She’s someone who I could
certainly develop a respect for, if not friendship. She has an afficienty for
water, and plus can hardly be called an idiot…
Ami: Ruri is a sweetie-pie. I’ve seen her before being a
bit anti-social…but then again, the same can be said about me. I can see why we
clicked, it’s seems unusual, yet not at the same time.
Ruri: I had the affection for water back in my youth, it
was the only thing that brought me out of the world I lived. The jump of the
salmon is always a memory that I’m fond of…I’m glad Mr. Tenkawa showed it to me
one more time.
Ami: It’s weird seeing the two of us being similar, yet
here we are, watching the ocean without a care in the world.
Ruri: (smiles slightly) Yes…that’s true.
(In the ocean, a dolphin splashes out of the water in a
rainbow sparkle of water eruption. Ami gasps)
Ami: Sugoi!
(Ruri stands up, and her smile grows…)
(And these aren’t the only two ‘enemies’ bonding…er,
actually, all of them are in a way…)
(Shot of Sakura and Joey in the jungle)
Joey: Wish I had the power of my Flame Swordsman now…
Sakura: HADOKEN!
(Sakura’s chi technique eliminates half the brush to clear
the way as they’ve been nominated for wood duty…and to scour the
premises…having Joey as a navigator may not be the best idea Sakura-chan…)
Joey: Er…
Sakura: Shall we go?
Joey: Er…sure.
(Sakura grabs Joey’s hand and they head off. O.K, so 2
duos are bonding, but that doesn’t mean…)
(Shot of Hikari and Shinobu by the fire washing up…)
Hikari: Funny, I would have never guessed you’re the same
age as me, you look so young…
Shinobu: Um…I’m sorry Hikari-san…
Hikari: (chuckles) You can’t change your age sweetheart.
It’s just you look so cute, I thought you’d be nearer Ruri’s age…
(Shinobu blushes as Hikari sweetly puts her arm around her
shoulders…)
Hikari: Here we are, whilst everyone else does their
thing, we girls wash up.
Shinobu: Oh…but I don’t mind!
Hikari: And neither do I, but it’s the principle of the
matter…(goes in a mock huff as Shinobu brings out a bright smile…and Hikari
practically melts…)
Hikari: So…so…so…
(Hugs Shinobu)
Hikari: SO CUTE!
(NOTE: Anyone whose name isn’t Adam Pulver…^_^…that can
guess what scene and anime I stole that from gets a booby prize…)
(O.K, 6 out of the 10 are mingling with former enemies,
but not everyone can…huh?)
(Shot of Ashitaka and Tamahome sparing)
Tamahome: So, you are from ancient times huh? Ancient
Japan rather than Ancient China?
Ashitaka: It doesn’t matter where or when we are from,
we’re all equals here.
Tamahome: (ducks the wooden sword strike) That’s true…plus
we’re both lucky back home…
Ashitaka: I wouldn’t say I was lucky…but I guess if you
count that I’m alive, then yes…
Tamahome: Huh, alive?
Ashitaka: (smiles) I think we should take a break. I have
much to tell you Tamahome…
(And finally…)
Ukyo: Got some?
Felicia: Yep, this should get something for our water…
(Felicia cuts down the orange that was on the tree which
Ukyo catches. Sadly, Felicia miss-times the jump…and more sadly, Ukyo can’t
quite catch the large cat girl…)
Ukyo: Ouch…
Felicia: You can say that again…
Ukyo: Ouch…
(Seems I’m gaining some of Tom’s lousy predictions…screw
you guys, I’m going home!)
* * * *
6.00pm
Chromus: It isn’t until late afternoon/early evening when
Tsucus have something to eat, makeshift orange juice and a helping of rice. The
group are quickly adjusting to their routine…as long as they don’t forget what
they will have to do sooner or later…
(Shot of all 10 eating, mingled with general chatter)
Ashitaka: We know it’s a game, but we are enjoying the
time we’re having together as a tribe.
Hikari: We’ve become so enjoyable with the opposite
company, that none of us have even asked about who to vote for…
Felicia: So, how was the company for your tribe?
Ukyo: O.K mostly. Apart from Mai at the beginning, there
wasn’t any problems. Mackey was voted off because he was freaking out, and
Keichi was simply the luck of the draw I guess…
Joey: What about you guys?
Hikari: Same as you guys. All our votes were based on
strategy and also on who annoyed us the most. Plus the fact that most of the
people were picked on poor Ruri here…
Ashitaka: Why does that sound so familiar?
Ukyo: Going after the cute blue headed girl…hmmm…Shinobu?
Shinobu: Ummm…(blushes remembering the protection that
Joey gave her when Mai went off)
Ukyo: We would include Ami as well…but no one has gone
after her yet.
Hikari: Cody on the other hand…
Ruri: I’m still sorry about that…
Ami: Don’t worry, we felt like that Shinobu and I when
Keichi went, because it was our votes that sent him there.
Tamahome: Don’t worry, not going to happen, we’re here and
we’re 10 strong…even though 5 of them are our bitter enemies…
Joey: What? Avast you knave!
Tamahome: (smiles) That’s right, only our tribe can be
this evil!
Felicia: Yeah! Besides only we can pick on Tamahome!
Ukyo: (smiles) As long as only we can pick on Joey…
Hikari: Done.
Tamahome/Joey: Aw nuts…
(The banter is there, and the enjoyment is for all to see,
but it won’t last…)
* * * *
10.00pm
Hikari: O.K…whose sleeping where?
(Shot of the camp, extended for 10 people thanks to hard
work from Tamahome, Ukyo, Ashitaka, and Felicia, with the others pitching in
when they could. Tamahome has made a hammock and with a mosquito net, plans to
sleep there. The other two guys, Ashitaka and Joey, are also a bit nervous…)
Ukyo: Oh, what are we to do with you guys?
Joey: Hey, we’ve been sleeping with you guys all this
time…nobody from Locus take that literally…
(Shot of Hikari who was about to go 3:16, but closed her
mouth in time…)
Ashitaka: That’s O.K…I’ve slept outside before…
Joey: Same here…
Shinobu: B-but we’re not on duelist island anymore, we
don’t know the threats outside…
Sakura: (sweatdrops) Tell that to them…
(Shot of inside the camp, as Felicia is snug asleep. Also,
curled up in her lap is Ruri…I guess one too many late night shift in the
Nadesico…)
Tamahome: Just let em sleep…trust him…
Joey: Aw thanks pa…
Tamahome: I was talking about Ashitaka…
Joey: Damn.
(The group laugh before finally coming up with a plan. The
two guys are sleeping outside, but in a makeshift sleeping bags made from
leaves and a fishing net from a challenge in Pokevivor. Also, they sleep near
the tent…but not too near of course. And Joey better not peep…)
(The first night may or may not be comfortable, but it’s
paradise compared to the horrors awaiting them…and it’s more than hearing
Chromus’s brain talking out of the as…I mean, mouth of Mr. Greenville…)
* * * *
DAY 20
Tsucus Tribe – 8.00am
Chromus: It’s been 20 days since 16 people from various
anime and games entered this domain. 6 have gone, 10 remain…and today begins
their first immunity as a tribe…and it’s a trademark ones which will separate
the men from the boys so to speak…
(The wake up call of Locus sees Hikari smiling over a
sleeping Shinobu and Ruri curled up near Felicia)
Hikari: This goes against all my school principals as a
tough class representative, but that is so cute it defies belief…
(Shot of Hikari going to make rice for 10, fortunately,
the combined amount of Majori and Minori has been put together. In the water,
Tamahome is up and trying to catch some fish, and Ashitaka is also there
helping. Finally, the fire is being prepared and watched by Ukyo, as all the
others are still in the camp…or in Joey’s case, sleeping on a log…)
Hikari: How does he do it?
Ukyo: Joey? We’re all riddled with mystery and envy I
think of the wonder that is Joey Wheeler, who has the magical ability to sleep
on and through anything…
Hikari: (chuckles) Oh well, at least I know why he’s the
whipping boy of the group?
Ukyo: Heh, you don’t know the half of it sugar. (Ukyo
makes a whip cracking sound and Hikari bawls over in laughter, as Joey seems to
wake up from the noise)
Joey: Er…what…what was that sound? It sounded like 5 evil
hens cackling about me…
Hikari: Geez Joey, of course not, what an ego!
Joey: Oh, I’m sorry…
Ukyo: It’s just us two evil hens.
Joey: (sweatdrops) Oh boy…
(The two crack up again as Joey goes to wash his face.
Meanwhile, movement in the camp is imminent as Shinobu immediately panics…)
Shinobu: G-gomen nasai! I-I want…
Ukyo: Nah sugar, we let you sleep, you needed it.
(Shinobu looks embarrassed, but calms down, this isn’t a
re-run of episode 1 y’know…)
Tamahome: Success!
(Shot of Tamahome with a fish in his hands wriggling away)
Tamahome: Oh no you don’t little man, Hikari, the fire
ready?
Hikari: Sure!
Ashitaka: Basic technique with the quick grab, but with
his reflexes, an excellent way of catching fish.
(Shot of the camp, as Ami gets up, a bit surprised to see
most of the camp up. Ami shakes her head…)
Ami: I’ve let myself go these last few weeks…
Ruri: Don’t worry about it Ami-san.
(Shot of Ruri getting up)
Ruri: I feel the same way. It seems that back in my world
I seem to be always at the helm, being as busy as I can be…however, here, it
seems I’ve been catching up on my youth, and I guess the idiot I am, sleeping
in has been a nasty habit that I seem to have caught of Miss Minato back home…
Ami: Well Ruri, it’s just I’m used to getting up so early.
I get up, do a couple of hours studying, have breakfast, say goodbye to my mom
who has to work, tidy up, wash up, get myself ready for school, then go then…
Ruri: Er…aren’t you forgetting something?
Ami: I don’t think so…
(Ruri whispers into Ami’s ear as Ami’s eyes light up as
she stammers)
Ami: H-How did y-you…
Ruri: I’m from the future remember? I checked up on the
cast before I came here? Don’t worry, it doesn’t matter, I won’t say a word.
Ami: If you know that, then…(whispers)…do you know the
result?
(Ruri shakes her head)
Ruri: I refused to look at the sheets with the results. I
got into so much trouble last time I did something like that…
(Ruri and Ami get up and continue their slightly more
advanced talk, as Tamahome and Ukyo sweatdrop..)
Tamahome/Ukyo: Ami/Ruri is a genius…
(Finally, Sakura has the rather difficult job of dragging
Felicia out of the camp…)
Sakura: I’m not dragging you out here!
Felicia: (half-asleep) But nekomom, I don’t want to go to
school today…
Joey: And they say I’m bad…
Hikari: (shouts) Oh well, a dash of cold water should
work, Ashitaka, if you don’t mind…
Ashitaka: On it.
Felicia: (wide awake) I’M UP! I’M UP!
Hikari: Oh, goody! Now, we’re all ready…
Felicia: (moans…cutely of course) Hikari-chan…
Hikari: Oh, please, don’t give me those kitty-girl
eyes…everyone, don’t let her catch you in her gaze otherwise you’ll regret it!
Felicia: Aww…meanie!
(The group are laughing now, but in a few hours time, they
may not be…)
* * * *
10.30pm
Sakura: So, the first immunity is at 12? Wonder what we’ll
have to do?
Tamahome: I dunno…but in the back of my mind, you know you
could always go, so I’m going to go all out to win…
Sakura: Yeah. We’re all friendly and nice, but in the end,
it’s the game and the game demands we cast someone off, and no matter how
friendly we are, waters run deep…
(Shot of Tamahome and Sakura sparring in a warm up…)
Tamahome: Sakura mentioned to me that I could be a prime
target for being voted off because of my strength. I never thought about it
before with the goofing off we’ve had with old Tsunami, but it’s a point, cause
beneath it all, it’s still tribe vs. tribe.
(Shot of Ashitaka, in deep meditation)
Ashitaka: I like to relax the mind before a challenge, and
whilst some of Locus may see it weird, it’s for a purpose. I don’t want to go.
(Shot of Ukyo juggling with her hand spatulas, as Shinobu
trails her.)
Shinobu: Um, Ucchan, are you worried about…
Ukyo: Immunity? Yep. I know I could be a target, so I’m
going to do my best…(looks at Shinobu’s nervous face and smiles) Don’t worry,
no-one could vote off someone as cute as you…
(Shinobu blushes as Ukyo chuckles and puts an arm around
Shinobu as they walk off together down the beach)
Ukyo: Despite everything, I know I’m in trouble, being a
Nerimian is always a disadvantage, no matter how good or strong you are, the
vote is the most dangerous thing this island can come against you.
(Shot of Felicia with Ruri, making a new hopscotch
area…hey, what did you expect? Akari’s House Number 4? – Battle Athletes gag…)
Ruri: It’s been a while if you think about it…38 years…
Felicia: (smiles) Look like your sense of humor hasn’t
dried up Ruri-chan.
Ruri: I guess…Felicia?
Felicia: Yes?
Ruri: Are you worried about the immunity? With your
strength, you are a prime target…
Felicia: Hmm…I never thought about it like that.
Ruri: (sighs) I won’t say it…but Felicia, I think you need
to be careful. We are all friends on the outside, but everyone, including
myself, is thinking about will happen after today’s immunity…
Felicia: Well, I’ll just give it my best, and hope it’s
enough!
Ruri: I guess that’s the best we can hope for…
Felicia: I never realised being strong made you such a
target, but it makes sense of course. Now, I think I’ve started to realise the
game’s ugly side…I never actually considered getting voted off…
(Shot of Ami reading a book, as Hikari does a bit
of jogging to get warmed up. Everyone has their own preparations, but they best
be prepared for what is about to await them...
* * * *
IMMUNITY CHALLENGE
Stand until you can’t stands no more…
(Shot of the spread of sea in the centre of the island
where a huge stretch of log is out. A number of people realise what is in
order, whilst some look completely blank.)
(Shot of Chromus, looking a bit in pain)
Chromus: I guess acupuncture doesn’t work…oh well, guess
I’m stuck in this stupid form, now I know how Captain Ginyu feels…oh, oh yes,
there is an immunity challenge about to commence. Hey guys…
Ruri: Sorry Chris, but you just look so idiotic…
Chromus: (sweatdrops) And my hope for you to win this just
went down a few notches…anyway, the challenge is very simple.
(Shot of the log as Chromus explains)
Chromus: That is a log. There are 10 people. 10 people
must swim out to the log, and 10 people must stay on the log. The last person
to remain on the log wins immunity. It could be 10 minutes, 10 hours,
whatever…but basically who stays on the longest wins. That’s it…although as the
challenge progresses, there will be complications to say the least…
(An ‘uh oh’ look goes through into the team, as Chromus
smiles…which doesn’t look right, an evil smile on Tom’s face…)
Chromus: O.K, I better get ready myself, now, will you all
please swim over to the log please?
(The group do so as Chromus waits by a tree. All of them,
to Chris’ surprise, can swim, including Ruri, who he figured wouldn’t be able
to, and Felicia, who obviously doesn’t like the water, but is still half-human,
and that half is making her able to go through this. All the others are fine,
as after they all reach the log, Chromus shouts out in a megaphone)
Chromus: O.K, now as soon as you get on the log, stand up.
As soon as all 10 are up, the challenge begins. All I can say is I hope you
have a good breakfast…so go!
(The group climb on the log, some are immediately standing
comfortably, notibaly Ashitaka and Felicia, who shakes the water off her as
well to the annoyance of her teammates. Tamahome is next, then Ukyo, then Ami,
then Hikari, then Joey, then Sakura, then Shinobu and finally Ruri. The
challenge begins now…)
(The shot of the group is pretty steady, all 10 manage to
stand up still. The balancing act of Ashitaka and Tamahome is pretty good, as
is Felicia, with Ami and surprisingly Ruri seemingly quite comfortable. Felicia
is trying hard not to go into hands and feet mode, whilst Shinobu is very
nervous more than anything. Ukyo, surprisingly, isn’t handling it as well as
expected, whilst Sakura has a good poise but there’s the twist of the People’s
eyebrow which shows her nerves. Joey is wobbling, but still has a goofy grin,
on the other hand, Hikari is busy trying not to make an embarrassment of
herself…)
Hikari: I…hate…this…
(Hikari is obviously having the most problems after just 2
minutes, she simply gives up.)
HIKARI HORAKI – TIME: 2 mins.
Hikari: Balancing is not my thing…
(The rest of the group, from left to right, are Tamahome,
Sakura, Ashitaka, Ukyo, Felicia, Ruri, Ami, Shinobu and Joey. There are a few
wobbles on the log, but it’s not as bad as poor Hikari…)
(Shot of the beach)
Chromus: Nuts…and I had money on Shinobu to go first…(sees
Hikari comes back to the beach)…ahoy there!
Hikari: I…will never live myself down back at class…
Chromus: Don’t worry, here’s a consolation prize. (hands
Hikari a soda can which Hikari smiles and drinks with appreciation) Now, who
needs to win this?
Hikari: (thinks) On my side, Tamahome and Felicia. On
theirs, that Ashitaka I think. Oh well…cheers to them!
(Shot of the log, spying on Hikari…)
Tamahome: hoo boy…
1 hour gone…
(Hikari has stayed with Chromus as he tries to push the
first ‘temptation’ out. However, he realises he is in Tom’s 125 pound body
rather than his own 200 pound one, and has a few problems pushing it…)
Chromus: Skuld…you will pay…
(After what seems to be an eternity, the first raft with
an item appears tented down onto it, and the group groan as Hikari stiffles a
chuckle)
Joey: I am officially being tortured…
(A circular dish is out, it is a full fledged okonomiyaki,
and the group are drooling. Ukyo has to close her eyes…)
Chromus: I thought it might suffer a few people. Ucchan
may be the best, but Kasumi is excellent and here we have home made cooking
thanks to the Tendo girl, it isn’t the only thing on the menu as well…
(Ukyo is very tempted by the bait…but calms down and hangs
on. All the others are drooling just as much, except for Shinobu, very calm,
Ruri, whose emotions you can’t really read, and Ashitaka. Everyone else seems
ready to jump…)
(…but no-one does.)
Chromus: (snaps his fingers) Nuts…more willed than I
thought, blast, go to Plan B…
2.00pm
(Since that hour, the others have been talking about food,
as a way to pass the time…and also to psyche the others out…)
Tamahome: Pure Chinese cuisine for me though…
Chromus: Oh, you mean these?
(Shot of the next line up, a hot bowl of steaming meat
dumplings, and Tamahome is pretty much drooling. His mind says ‘no’ but his
stomach says ‘yes’)
Tamahome: No…no….not this way, I can’t…no, I musn’t..
Joey: Aw, screw this!
(Joey Wheeler jumps in, his stomach more important that
immunity. Hey, it’s Joey!)
TIME – JOEY WHEELER – 2 HOURS
Ruri: Idiot.
Ukyo: Glad you said it before me…
(On the beach, Hikari is laughing)
Hikari: Heh…now I know why he’s Tsunami’s whipping boy…
(Shot of Joey on the raft, eating the dumplings, much to
the Tscusus disastifaction…)
Tamahome: Can’t you do that away from here?
Joey: No, they might fall in the sea! (chomps away as Tama
looks forlorn…)
Ashitaka: The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach…
Ukyo: Why hasn’t it worked for me then?
Sakura: Hmm…maybe my noodle recipe will work for
Ryu-sempai…
Shinobu: D-doesn’t always work…
* * * *
4 HOURS AND 15 MINUTES SINCE THE CHALLENGE STARTED
The toll is starting to take…
(Some people are obviously want to get off, with Shinobu
and Sakura looking in most trouble…)
Sakura: Balancing isn’t my strong point, and I haven’t got
great leg strength. My endurance is fine with my fighting and volleyball
skills, but it’s not that which is the problem…
Sakura: My back is screaming…
(Sakura finally blanks out, and is quickly followed by
Shinobu as the remaining 6 congratulate the two as they swim out to the raft.
Chromus picks them up, getting a bit of exercise in this body, as they are
treated to a soda and a candy bar each. Hikari and Joey are still there, as
Joey hugs his little sis.)
Joey: Once again, you make me look bad.
Shinobu: Um…sorry?
Joey: (chuckling) I’m only joking sis, don’t worry bout
it!
Sakura: So Hikari, how come Joey’s still alive? Didn’t you
follow the plan?
Hikari: Sakura, you evil!
Joey: What? What? What are you plotting against poor me
now?
(The girls, including Shinobu, have a good chuckle at the
duelist expense. However, what is happening is no laughing matter…)
* * * *
6 hours 20 minutes gone
(The sun isn’t down yet, but the group know that sunset is
upon them. Since then, all three girls have returned to camp, with only Joey
left on there, with Chromus. The author/host tries one more temptation before
the day is out…)
(Shot of Tamahome still hanging on, Ashitaka has his eyes
closed, drowning out everything. Ukyo now seems comfortable on there and looks
like she’s waiting for a bus, Felicia is just hoping she doesn’t fall in, Ruri
is surprisingly composed and doesn’t seem in pain…then again, it’s hard to read
this girl…and finally Ami, wipes a bit of sweat off, as the temperature is
still in the high 80 degrees, another problem for them…)
(…and then, a huge plate of sushi comes floating by…not
helped by Ukyo and Tamahome’s stomachs growling in unison…)
(…but when no-one budges, Chromus sighs)
Chromus: Better bring out the camping equipment, this is
going to be an all-nighter…
* * * *
(Meanwhile…)
(The camp is a nice holiday atmosphere, with the three
girls, Hikari, Sakura and Shinobu enjoying the fire, and a small helping of
rice and fish pieces. Shinobu at first was extremely shy in talking to the two
former Locus girls, but Hikari and Sakura have quickly accepted here, and the
three are talking, although embarrassing Shinobu a couple of occasions about
Keitaro, Hikari is also flushed around Touji talk that Sakura brings up, which
makes Hikari talk about Sakura’s fanism over Ryu. The two ‘argue’ and Shinobu
has to laugh. Mission accomplished…)
Shinobu: No-one can come back?
Sakura: They might still be waiting with Joey back at the
camp if anyone else has given up…although I think a lot of them are taking the
way to immunity to heart.
Hikari: (nodding) I think a few of those realise they need
it more than we do, no offence to them, but…
Shinobu: They’re threats?
(Sakura and Hikari nod as they sigh. Shinobu immediately
worries in her mind about her friends as the trial in the night continues…)
* * * *
8 hours 30 minutes – Half past eight and all’s…crap…
(Shot of the remaining six, still there, but slowly fading
as the group’s endurance is beginning to slip. Finally, someone breaks…)
Ami: I think I’ve given all that I’ve got…
Ashitaka: Ami, you O.K?
Ami: I’m fine Ashitaka. I’m proud of last this long, I
think I need to test the waters again.
(The group clap, lead by Ruri and Ukyo as Ami dives
gracefully into the waters.)
AMI MIZUNO – TIME – 8 HOURS, 31 MINUTES
(Shot of a tent where Joey and Chromus are making a small
fire…and spot Ami making it to there…)
Chromus: Ami! Well, I think you’re a bit famished…
Ami: I’m a little hungry…
Chromus: Well, here’s some snacks for you, some sweet,
some savoury…now, do the two of you want to return to camp? I’ll be here
waiting for anyone else though so don’t worry.
(Joey and Ami nod, as Chromus calls for Tron Bonne (game
character) to give them a lift in her machine as she takes them back to Tsucus
beach…on the log, the battle isn’t over by a long shot…)
* * * *
9.00pm – TSUCUS TRIBE
(The
camp is quiet. Shinobu has already drifted to sleep, but Hikari and Sakura are
still up, as Joey and Ami come up towards them…)
Sakura: Two more…(a bit surprised that Ami is with Joey…)
wow…
Hikari: Wow…huh, what?
Sakura: That means Ruri is still out there…
(Hikari is also genuinelly surprised, but in the end,
relaxes and lets Joey and Ami joins them. Ami smiles and enjoys a bit of rice,
but the two are obviously tired. The 4, even Joey, enter the camp later, and
hope they can get up if anyone else comes…)
(…scratch that, they are all out like lights…although Joey
is on his own whilst the four girls are on the opposite end…)
* * * *
Chromus: (whispering) It’s quarter-past twelve in the
night, the group have now been there for 12 hours plus, and none of them want
to move from that spot, the threat of immunity is upon them, but stand on a
log, with no food, water, or sleep is going to bring them down eventually…but
will it be sooner or later?
12.15pm
(Tamahome, Ashitaka, Ukyo, Felicia and Ruri are now
feeling the effects of the night, and 12 hours of no food. Some are trying not
to show their discomfort like Ashitaka and Ruri, but it’s becoming obvious that
this is no pleasure trip. However, considering how Akane and Gohan did last
time, no-one wants to give up…)
(Fast forward…)
1.05pm
(Finally, one does give up…)
Ukyo: Guys…this is my limit, and as much as I hate the
fact that Akane is going to best me, I’d take hunger over pride any day…
Felicia: Well done Ukyo-san…
(The others follow comments as Ukyo wishes them good luck
before jumping into the water and swimming back…)
UKYO KUONJI – TIME – 13 HOURS, 5 MINUTES
Ukyo: I felt so stiff when I come off that log, and
feeling the water in the black night felt like I was the most peaceful girl in
the world...
(Shot of Ukyo heading to the beach. Chromus, still awake
surprisingly, smiles at the spatula girl as she’s comes up)
Chromus: Are you O.K?
Ukyo: Yeah…tired and hurting, but fine.
Chromus: Right, do you want something to eat or drink, or
do you just want to go to bed?
Ukyo: Bed sounds good…
(Chromus shows the camp where there are two sleeping bags
there. Ukyo smiles before taking one of them and slowly drifts off to sleep, as
Chromus begins to watch the remainder of the challenge, and tries not to go to
sleep himself…)
* * * *
The next victim happens here….
3.45am
Ruri: I think that’s my limit.
Tamahome: Ruri, how you stayed on there for so long…
Ruri: Believe it or not, I’m used to working in the same
position for long periods of time back at the Nadesico. However, I think you
three need this more than I do. So, I just stayed to prove myself. I leave it
to you guys now, thank you and good luck.
Felicia: Well done Ruri-ruri!
(The three, including Ashitaka, applaud Miss Hoshino’s
surprising effort, as she slowly enters the water. Chromus, seeing it on the
beach, immediately manages to use what little strength he’s got and heads out a
raft to pick up the girl. Ruri manages to swim to it as he gets to her, as Chromus
helps her up and takes her back to land.)
RURI HOSHINO – TIME – 15 HOURS AND 45 MINUTES
Chromus: You O.K there?
Ruri: Yes, I’m fine Mr. Homer…or is it Mr. Greenville?
Chromus: Don’t worry about it. Let’s just get you to
sleep.
(Ruri doesn’t complain as they head to shore, and she gets
into the small test and goes in the second sleeping bag by Ukyo. Chromus
yawns…)
Chromus: (whispering) It’s quarter to four in the morning.
The challenge has lasted nearly 15 hours so far, still 8 hours short of the 23
hour mark set by Akane and Gohan in AAVGS1…and on that note, I’m going to try
and get a couple of hours sleep…
* * * *
Day 21 – 6.00am
(The day has officially started…and tribal council is
tonight. However, tribal council is the least amount of the problems…because
immunity hasn’t finished yet…^_^)
(Shot of the log where Tamahome, Ashitaka and Felicia are
still on there, looking cold and miserable, but hiding it to the best of their
ability.)
1 HOUR LATER
(At 7, Chromus brings two more survivors back to a slowly
awaking camp…)
(Shot of Shinobu slowly rising as Hikari is already
outside. Sakura is still asleep, as is Joey. Ami is nowhere to be seen.)
Shinobu: H-Hikari san?
Hikari: Hey there sweetheart. I’ve been up for a bit now,
still waiting for anyone to come back…
Chromus: Two good things coming right at you…
(Chromus arrives at Tsucus Beach with a tired Ruri and
Ukyo emerging from the growth. Hikari and Shinobu both smile as the two try
hard not to collapse…)
Chromus: Sorry about that, but rules say I had to transfer
you two back to camp…
Ruri: The survivor committee are idiots…
Chromus: (sighs) Agreed. Anyway, the other three are still
on there, and I’ll be waiting for them. Anyone who wishes to join me are
welcome…
(As Chromus leaves, Ukyo and Ruri head straight for the
camp, even ignore Hikari and Shinobu, the dream team cooks, the aroma of crispy
rice tantalising…)
Hikari: I guess a long night…
Shinobu: Er…yes…
(Shot of Ami out from a morning jog, plus with two gourds
of water…)
Ami: Hey guys, anything happened?
Hikari: Yeah, Ruri and Ukyo are back. That means Ashitaka,
Felicia and Tamahome are still out there…
Ami: Oh my…
* * * *
8.00am – 20 HOURS SINCE CHALLENGE BEGAN…
Chromus: It’s still anyone’s game, and discussions of
holding back Tribal Council 24 hours have begun, as we have no idea how long
Tamahome, Felicia and Ashitaka are going to last…
Ashitaka: My feet hurt…
Tamahome: How could you last so long on that log with
those legs Felicia?
Felicia: Part cat which is good at digging in and
balancing…and part cat which doesn’t want to go into the water…
Tamahome: Considering your sleeping habits, I’m amazed you
didn’t fall asleep on the log…
Felicia: If I was capable of moving now, I’d smack you…
(Tamahome chuckles as Ashitaka smiles. Felicia is tempted
to stretch out, but with the fear of falling into the sea always there, remains
stationary…)
BACK AT CAMP…
8.30am
Hikari: Well, I’m going to watch the end of this battle,
you coming Shinobu?
Shinobu: Er…hai!
Ami: I’ll come as well, let the others rest, besides, I’m
sure they can hold the fort…
(Shot of Sakura, now up, busying eating a late breakfast
as a shot of Joey starting to emerge from the camp. Ruri and Ukyo are still
asleep.)
Hikari: Yeah, you’re right. Sakura can beat up Joey if he
gets too out of line…
Joey: I HEARD THAT!
(The girls giggle as Joey ‘huffs’ in a corner. The three
head out to the still ongoing immunity challenge…)
* * * *
9.15am – 21 HOURS PLUS SINCE CHALLENGE STARTED…
(The girls arrive to join Chromus who is still trying to
work out the kinks in the Tom body…)
Chromus: Must…not…fall…asleep…
Hikari: Hey, you awake?
(Suddenly, Chris’ brain enters into right mode, a.k.a. the
Chris which goes all gooey at the sight of three cute girls suddenly entering
the fray to watch the end of a survivor challenge…^_^)
Chromus: Yep! And it seems they are all trying to hold on
to the end…
(The three girls take a seat inside the makeshift camp,
where there is food and drink ready for the survivors remaining…that is, if
they don’t want to pass out from lack of sleep first…)
(…however, at last, someone decides to give up…)
9.24am.
Tamahome: That’s it…I can’t feel my toes, that’s a bad
sign…I think this is the end of the line for me…
Felicia: Tama…
Tamahome: No, that’s it, my limit is done and I have to
go, sorry guys…
Ashitaka: You are most worthy Tamahome.
(Tamahome nods as the two clap as Tamahome slowly steps
off the log, feels the pain in his legs, before the water kicks in. Chromus is
about to go and get him, but Tamahome doesn’t need the help and manages to swim
out to the beach. There, Hikari, Shinobu and Ami are giving him a standing
welcome…)
Hikari: (hugging Tamahome) That was incredible…
Tamahome: (sighs) But not enough sadly…(casts a weary eye
on Ami and Shinobu, but ignores it for the time being as Chromus hands him a
drink)
Chromus: I feel you need it, you going to sleep?
Tamahome: Nah…I feel I need to be awake and watch the end
of this, besides I can’t be asleep when a Council is upon us?
Shinobu: (stunned) There’s a council tonight?
Chromus: Unless these two stay on much longer, then yes.
(Tamahome gets comfortable in the camp, and gets a bite to
eat from the goodies in there as well, trying not to fall asleep. The battle is
down to two…)
* * * *
TSUCUS CAMP – 10.00AM
Joey: It’s kinda quiet around here…
Sakura: Yeah, with everyone else out in the challenge and
two in the camp sleeping, it’s nice to talk.
Joey: Yeah, we haven’t done it since…er…well..
Sakura: (punches him lightly in the shoulder) Hey, you
were the one wondering around sugar drunk at night…
Joey: Hey, I never said you could help me…
Sakura: (humphs) And then I was worried about you…
Joey: (crouch of the tiger technique…Ranma ½ fans will get
the joke, everyone else…basically bowing and scrapping…used primarily by Genma
Saotome, Soun Tendo…and when he steals a carrot from a horse, Tauski from
Fushigi Yugi…^_^) I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry!
Sakura: (smiles) Pathetic…O.K, you’re forgiven..
(Huh? Wait a second? The two that were out in the night
those times were…)
(In the camp however, the tent has a slight muffled
sound….)
* * * *
10.15am – IMMUNITY CHALLENGE
(Shot of Ami who has brought her book with her, Shinobu
and Hikari seem content to watch the result, whilst Tamahome is busy snoring…)
Hikari: (sweatdropping) Do you want me to warn you when
the result happens Ami?
Ami: Hmmm…oh sorry, habit of mine, if that’s O.K…(goes
back to her book)
(Shinobu lightly laughs as Hikari shakes her head with a
smile on her face. Meanwhile on the log…)
Ashitaka: I’m not sure…
Felicia: …how much longer…
Ashitaka/Felicia: I can hold on for…
Ashitaka: I would suggest jumping together, but I have a
feeling they’ve found a way to get round that…
Felicia: Ya! (groans) My legs are hurting…
Ashitaka: (sighs) How badly do you want immunity Felicia?
Felicia: Eh?
Ashitaka: Do you need it as much as I do? That’s all I
want to know…
Felicia: Well…I don’t know. I know that I’m strong, so it
means I’m a threat, but I’m not sure…it feels like as a girl, you’d be seen to
dismiss me, but it is obvious that is not the case…
Ashitaka: (nods) You as well as Ukyo are strong, and every
girl here has got a hidden strength inside them which make them special…things
I think Joey would like to learn.
Felicia: (chuckles) Thank you.
Ashitaka: Back home, the majority of the armed forces and
workers in Iron Town were women. All hard workers, brave and headstrong. The
leader was Lady Oboshi, a woman who believed in her own ideals, no matter how
wrong or right they were. And as for San…
Felicia: San?
Ashitaka: San…also known as Princess Mononoke. She lived,
raised in the forest back home by wolves. She was so strong, so majestic, it
took my heart away. At one time, she could have killed me…but she didn’t, and
saved my life as well…it was a life that I wanted to be part of. Hers.
(Felicia is stunned)
Ashitaka: And that’s why…I realise something.
Felicia: What?
Ashitaka: How much I miss her.
(With that, to the stunned Felicia, Ashitaka dives into
the sea, eliminating himself.)
ASHITAKA – TIME – 22 HOURS, 16 MINUTES)
Felicia: What? Why?
Ashitaka: (smiles) If there’s a chance, I can be reunited
with her soon, I’ll take it. It’s all in the spirits choice. If they want me to
stay, that will be decided tonight. If they want me to go, that will also be
decided. Felicia, thank you…
Felicia: (crying) You dummy…dummy…dummy…(cries and smiles)
(On the beach, the girls having no idea of the
conversation, only see Ashitaka dive into the water, and signifying Felicia’s
victory.)
Ami: Wow…
Hikari: Felicia won? Incredible?
Shinobu: Incredible…
(Shot of Chromus heading out to collect both Ashitaka and
Felicia, who has to be helped into the boat.)
Chromus: Well, that was mind blowing guys, how did you do
it?
Felicia: Belief, instinct, all the factors which are both
human and darkstalker to me.
Chromus: I think you need to get some sleep you two, and
I’ll talk to you about it later at Council, but Felicia?
(Chromus hands the immunity trophy, a tiara made by Nigel
from BGC2040 in the style of a Night Sabres Helmet)
Chromus: You are the first winner of the singles immunity,
meaning you cannot be voted for tonight at Tribal Council. I suggest you two
get a bit of sleep and something to eat at the camp…you’ve got company waiting…
(Shot of the three girls, and an awake Tamahome waving at
the two. Ashitaka smiles as Felicia waves…a gruelling first immunity finally
over…)
* * * *
11.00am
(By this time, the camp is about to be full, some tired,
some hungry, some both…and one safe…)
Felicia: I worked for this, and at least if worst comes to
worst, I know that I’ve got a cats-eye view from the jury…
(Shot of Ami, Hikari, Shinobu, Felicia, Tamahome and
Ashitaka returning to camp. We can see that Ukyo and Ruri are now awake, and
the 4 other contestants are awaiting them…)
Ruri: They’re back.
Sakura: This should be good…
(At first, they are unsure what has happened…they see
everyone comes back, and Sakura’s keen eyes first spot…)
Sakura: Fel-chan! You won!
Felicia: Yeah! Yeah! Ya—(yawns)…oh, me go sleep now…
Sakura: (smiles) Same old, same old.
Ukyo: Let her rest sugar…(piggy backs Felicia)…I think she
needs it. How long did you stay on there Ashitaka?
Ashitaka: 22 hours…Tamahome lasted 20.
Joey: Amazing man, how you can do that is beyond me…
Tamahome: (sadly) Because you know you are in trouble…
(Fortunately, this comment goes away as the others watch
Felicia gets into camp. Ashitaka sighs, but decides to join her for some
sleep…)
* * * *
12.00 midday
Chromus: The talk of Council has been barely talked upon
after that immunity challenge…mainly because most of them have been asleep…however,
the challenge brought out more opportunities for talk than maybe wanted…
(Shot of Ami talking with Shinobu…)
Ami: It’s still a game…and we still have to win Shinobu,
as much as disgusts me at times…
Shinobu: I know…but…
Ami: It’s the thinking girls choice, besides, despite
everything you know that…
(As the girls continue talking, Hikari and Sakura are
chatting by the fire)
Hikari: It’s hard to do this, especially after we’ve
become friendly and after that effort on the log…
Sakura: Yeah, but that effort is exactly the sort of
danger that could stop us from winning.
Hikari: (sighs) In the end, that’s what it’s all about
isn’t it? Winning…
Sakura: In the end, everyone here is simply shallow just
by voting for someone to lose that chance to win.
Hikari: (nods) We better talk with the others. Where’s
Ruri?
Sakura: I dunno…
(Shot of Ruri, sitting by herself, reading Ami’s medical
book…)
Ruri: These ideas of the 20th century…they seem to be too
basic for my understand, compared to the advances of my time…still…
(sighs)
Ruri: Gets me off my own problems.
Ruri: It’s been hard for me. A girl, who has simply been a
tool to injest knowledge, born from test tube fertilisation, the tests to make
me smarter, vaccinated from all disease, have been at a cost with my emotions.
Here, like the Nadesico, I’ve slowly been finding them again.
(Ruri sighs again)
Ruri: What an idiot I am.
Tamahome: Don’t beat yourself up about it…
(Shot of Tamahome coming up to Ruri…)
Ruri: Tamahome-san? I didn’t see…
Tamahome: No matter, it just that after everything today,
you wonder what the point is? We’ve got to go against someone, and it makes
more sense to go against someone from Tsunami…
Ruri: (nods) It’s just…
Tamahome: You don’t want it to happen like that. I’m sure
they don’t either, but bonds run deep in both former tribes…and it’s a case of
them or us. And I’d rather it was them than us…
(Ruri silently thinks as Tamahome looks at her. He smiles
before getting up.)
Tamahome: Later little sister.
(Tamahome goes away as Ruri remembers the time Tamahome
saved her in the early going of the votes…)
Ruri: Them…or us?
* * * *
4.00pm
Chromus: 4pm, and everyone is now awake after a few hours
sleep. On the outside, everyone is getting along fine, but in the inside, the
Tribal Council lingers in their mind, and is it true? Is it tribe before trust?
Ashitaka: I never realised how much this life drains out
of you…
Ukyo: It’s not called survivor for nothing y’know?
Shinobu: Um…anyone want any more rice?
Felicia: (tummy rumbles) Sure sweetie…
Tamahome: I’m amazed you actually had energy left to catch
some rats there Felicia…
(Shot of the food, rat in water and rice, a simple
meal…although Shinobu was a bit freaked at cooking the rats initially…)
Hikari: (cutting up a satsuna) This could keep us going…
Ruri: As long as it isn’t a Megumi made stamina
drink…(catches the blank stares)…long story…
Ami: Don’t worry, we’ll be able to talk as much as we
want…(realising what is happening)…oh sorry…
Joey: Don’t worry, I think we all forgot about it
tonight…damn, why couldn’t they cancel it?
Tamahome: Sadly, the war of the worlds doesn’t portray to
our needs…
Sakura: Well, best finish this up, we’ve got another long
night ahead of us…
(The group finishes the meal in silence, as they all now
realise what is put upon them…)
* * * *
6.00pm
Chromus: As the sun turns into moon, friends become
enemies…
Hikari: As much as it hurts, we have to vote as a tribe.
Sure, people on that side are great, but…
Sakura: It makes a logical sense.
Tamahome: Yes, I have a feeling they’ll be targeting me as
well, since Felicia has immunity.
(Ruri simply nods)
Felicia: So…er…who we targetting?
(A facefault emerges as they realised that they didn’t
choose anyone…)
Ruri: Sorry but…idiots.
(The former Mino…er, Tsunami, also have discussions…)
Ashitaka: After tonight, and what I said to Felicia, I
think they’ll go for me. If that’s what happens, I’m fine.
Ukyo: It’s not over till the fat lady sings…although
considering who Ami said, I’m surprised you haven’t had second thoughts…
Ashitaka: (shakes his head) We both understand it’s a
game…and whilst it was great talking with him on the log, I think he’ll
understand as much as I do.
Ami: So…
Shinobu: Do we have to?
Joey: It’s simple thinking lil’ sis. We have to take the
strongest out…otherwise we could be doomed in future challenges.
(Shinobu looks solemnly on the floor, but a shy little nod
confirms that she is with, not against, her tribe)
Ukyo: Settled?
(A group nod ends everything as they split up…)
* * * *
6.45pm
(Tsucus tribe are preparing to leave, however, some are
having a few words before the inevitable…)
Ami: We’re sorry if…
Ruri: It’s O.K. I understand.
(Ruri and Ami shakes hands as they both go to pack their
things ready…)
(Shot of Hikari giving Shinobu and Ukyo as hug as Felicia
comes and joins in. Joey and Sakura look at each other before closing their
eyes and getting ready.)
Ashitaka: Tonight…
Tamahome: Yeah…
(The two simply nod before heading to their equipment, as
a long work to the new Tribal Council awaits them…)
* * * *
TRIBAL COUNCIL – 8.00PM
(The
new council is a bit different that the old one, and compared to the atmosphere
of the graveyard, it’s an extraordinary sight, the bright lights of the Lugia
temple shrine area. The pedesals are raised to 10 as the new look Chromus ‘Tom
Greenville’ type person enters)
Chromus: Well, I’m just as surprised….mental note, give a
memo to how damn good that Romanova girl is…
(Chromus indicates the pedesals which the 10 sit in,
astounded, but obviously nervous…)
Chromus: Well, Tsucus Tribe, this is a new beginning for
all of you, but for one it is a new ending. And for that, we have a new
situation for you.
(The 10 pedesals reveal an opening as a laptop comes up)
Chromus: Now for those of you from this world or the
future, this should be easy enough. For Tamahome and Ashitaka, and possibly
Joey…
Joey: Ha ha…
Chromus: …these are laptop computers. On them, you will
type, rather than write your vote. All the letters are on there, so you won’t
get lost guys…and then the results of the vote will be transferred to the super
computer, and the results will be projected on the screen above me.
(The group nod, although Tamahome is a bit confused)
Chromus: If the vote is a tie, then we go into a question
about…something. Of course, if it isn’t, whoever gains the most votes loses and
is eliminated. HOWEVER…we’ve added a new twist to this game…
(The others are now more attentive…)
Chromus: Once the loser has been evicted, they will have a
chance to do a confessional like everyone. However, you must also choose who a)
you want to win b) who you think WILL win and c) who you want to lose, and why.
This will be interesting just to see why…
(Now they return to nervousness…)
Chromus: O.K, now, let’s begin this. Anyone that needs
help, just put your hand up…
(Sarcasm gone, as the group begin voting.)
Ami: It feels weird being in a new technological year, and
yet the irony is my vote is for a man of the past.
VOTE: TAMAHOME
Ami: I have to do this. He is too strong.
Ashitaka: It’s tough being here when everything you care
about is many miles…and indeed years, away from me. From one ancient warrior to
another, I’m sorry.
VOTE: TAMAHOME
Hikari: This is a loving tribe, 10 different
personalities, but all nice in their own way. It hurts me but…
VOTE: ASHITAKA
Hikari: Strategy before anything else, and he’s their
strongest.
Tamahome: What Felicia told me was that he wanted to go
so..
VOTE: ASHITAKA
Tamahome: He’s been the one I’ve been closest with from
Tsunami, so…sorry…
(The rest of the voting concludes, as Tamahome does get
through it last, but manages it. The voting closed…)
* * * *
Chromus: Well Tsucus tribe, how was your first 3 days
together? Hikari, you were the unoffical leader of old Locus tribe, how has it
been different with 5 new mouths to feed?
Hikari: Well, there are two more cooks now. (chuckles)
Seriously, it’s been much more adaptable than I thought it would be, and old
Tsunami have welcomed us as much as we’ve welcomed them. Being here alone is
just heartbreaking…
Chromus: Yeah…it’s a shame we couldn’t delay Council, as
special mentions to Tamahome, Ashitaka and our immunity champion, Felicia,
performed feats of endurance not seen since AAVGS1. Felicia, how did it get to
the point when you had to stay on?
Felicia: Fear of the water, what else? (laughs) Really,
it’s the chance you know you are going to go, and because of it, I didn’t want
to risk, and I guess at least I know I will have a say in the game, whether as
winner, loser or voter.
Chromus: That’s true…sadly, the person voted tonight will
not be on the jury. On that point, Ashitaka, you seemed to give up at the end,
which was a shame. Anything reason?
Ashitaka: Just some mixed thoughts and I felt Felicia
deserved it in the end.
Chromus: Right…Tamahome, could you have held on longer?
Tamahome: I don’t think so. I know my limits, I know I’m
not invincible, and I knew I couldn’t last much longer. I thought it would be
enough…sadly, it wasn’t.
Chromus: Sadly is right, and we shall reveal the votes and
the first member of Tsucus to be voted off…
(Shot of the screen coming down…)
Chromus: And the first vote is for…TAMAHOME.
(Tamahome nods)
Chromus: Second is for…ASHITAKA.
(Ashitaka remains solemn)
Chromus: Third is Ashitaka…and fourth is Ashitaka. Fifth
is Tamahome, and 6th is Tamahome. 3 votes each for Ashitaka and Tamahome.
(Both guys nod)
Chromus: 7th vote…Ashitaka…8th vote…Tamahome…I sense the
pattern. 9th vote is Tamahome…
(Tamahome closes his eyes…Hikari puts a hand on his
shoulder)
Chromus: Final vote…we got a tie, Ashitaka. 5 vs. 5…I
reckon we know who voted for, and I’m not going to bother with a tie thingy
because I don’t think we’ve got a Mai/Shinobu situation here…so this comes down
to this. Tamahome, Ashitaka, can you stay on your pedesals whilst everyone else
stands up?
(Tamahome and Ashitaka nod)
Chromus: Now…the plan was that you two were going to
answer a question on something around here. However, we’ve added a slight
twist. The question will be asked…by one of your colleagues to answer…you
choosing which one.
(The 8 gasp)
Chromus: It can be anyone, Tribal loyalties or not, but
they, not you, will decide the fate of you. So Ashitaka, who will you choose to
answer your question on?
Ashitaka: (thinks) Ami…I lay it in your hands.
(The Mizuno girl nods)
Chromus: Tamahome?
Tamahome: Sorry…Ruri, bail me out please.
(The Nadesico girl also nods)
Chromus: Right, no surprise there. The two girls can you
go to the pedesals and prepare to type in an answer to the question. Last time
you two went at it, Ruri won. Will that happen here?
(The two girls, trying not to show nervousness, are ready)
Chromus: The question, to determine who stays and who goes
is this…what is the name of the island you are currently on?
(Both Ami and Ruri look perplexed, but write down an
answer after about 20 seconds thinking.)
Chromus: I have only mentioned the name once, so memory is
vital. So, Ruri and Ami, what are your answers?
(They turn the laptops round.)
Ami – ENIL
Ruri – ROMANOVA
Chromus: One of you is right…one is wrong. Sadly…
(They close their eyes)
Chromus: …Ami is right. Enil Island is the right name.
Ashitaka survives. Tamahome, can you come up to the pedesal please?
(As soon as the result is heard, Ruri goes into shock.
Tamahome looks down, sad…and yet smiling. Tamahome comes up to Chromus, as the
judgment is passed)
Chromus: Tamahome, you are the first of Tsucus Tribe to be
eliminated off Enil Island. Therefore, your sending is complete. (The Power of
One plays) Say your goodbyes, and can you follow me please?
(Tamahome nods, before turning to his former tribe. He immediately
embraces a stunned Ruri, who feels she is responsible…)
Ruri: I’m…so…sorry…
Tamahome: If it’s O.K, I didn’t know either…
Ruri: (threatening to cry…holds it, but smiles) I’m such
an idiot…
(Shot of Shinobu and Ami crying slightly, Sakura practically
overflowing. Tamahome shakes Ami’s hand, and then shakes Ukyo, Shinobu and
Joey’s. He gives a long hand shake and a pat on the back to Ashitaka, before
giving Hikari a brief hug, and Felicia a strong bare hug, the cat-girls’ eye
enflamed…)
(Finally, Sakura, his training partner…)
Sakura: I’ll miss you…tell Miaka she’s a lucky girl…
Tamahome: I’m just worried what my family sees when they
realise I came back penniless…
(Off screen, Chromus sweatdrops…)
(Sakura and Tamahome hug, Tama’s eyes shedding a tear.
Tamahome mock punches Sakura’s chin)
Tamahome: (whispering) Go get ‘em…
(Sakura nods, as Tamahome gets his things, and goes with
Chromus to get his confessional done, Chromus turning slightly…)
Chromus: Well, I’ll be gone for 3 days as well, I gotta find
out how this outer body experience so to speak, so someone will fill in for me
in 3 days. For now, Tsucus tribe, you survived the first night together, as one
by one, you won’t. Remember that…come on Tamahome.
(The two leave, as Tsucus end the night on a sour note.
Ruri and Sakura are still near paralysed as the first Council ended in tears
and heartbreak…)
* * * *
TAMAHOME’S CONFESSIONAL:
It was time for me to go, not Ashitaka’s. It was a shame
that Ruri was the one that decided my fate, rather than myself, which was quite
cruel. In the end, I played the game my way, but it wasn’t enough. Tsunami…you
guys recognised my strength, and saw that as a threat. No problem, that is how
I would have played things as well. Good luck to Locus though, although Ashitaka,
man, well done to you. Sakura, thanks for making me stronger. And I guess it’s
time to return to Miaka….
TAMAHOME’S PICK HE WANTS TO WIN: Sakura – She was my partner in crime
for most of the game. Energetic, sweet, but strong, she helped me get stronger,
and stayed with me to the end. She certainly can make it all the way, go girl.
TAMAHOME’S PICK WHO HE THINK WILL WIN: Ruri – It was close for the first one,
but whilst Sakura is who I’d like to win, Ruri is a close second…and who I
think will win. She can go under the radar throughout the game now, and she is
much tougher than you’d think…I reckon my little sis, free of charge still,
will win it.
TAMAHOME’S PICK TO NOT WIN: Joey – Nothing against him, but I
reckon he doesn’t really have the capability to realise the situation he’s in.
He may seem safe, but I think he assumes it, and for some…maybe Ami or maybe
Ashitaka…to realise when to cut him off when he thinks he’s safest, could
spring surprises. But no matter.
* * * *
Tamahome’s stats;
Tamahome was their strongman after Krillan, and was a good
all round perfomer, helping the weaker (Ruri), maintaining friendship (Sakura),
being a good help in fishing, and also comic relief to the girls. When the
merge came, however, he was singled out for his strength as Felicia had
immunity, and in a tie vote, Ruri’s wrong answer cost him his chance to even be
on the jury.
Votes:
TAMAHOME (5) : Ami, Ashitaka, Joey, Shinobu, Ukyo
Ashitaka (5) : Felicia, Hikari, Ruri, Sakura, Tamahome
Went to a question: Ashitaka’s representive (Ami) won,
Tamahome was voted off.
* * * *
And the Suzaku warrior is the first to be ruthlessly cut.
For next time, expect worse…
New guest host, and he needs a vacation in the worst way…
Sakura, unable to turn to any of her teammates after Tamahome’s
eviction, seeks comfort with Joey. However, does anyone know of their late
night ‘affair’ or is it simply friends at a crisis?
First reward challenge; Tug of war…underwater? You’ll see
as this tricky undersea challenge requires strength, stamina and skill.
With advantage Tsunami, are Locus doomed? Or will
friendships with Tsunami be the key to survival…or betrayal?
Immunity challenge: Fist of the White Swan! A test of
balance and skill is required to win this immunity…
And Tribal Council, who is the sacrifice this time?
* * * *