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EPISODE ONE: ESCAPE TO LUXURY ISLAND PARADISE

[Don] - This is Wuhu Island, the biggest staple in fun sports and a perfect island getaway with golf, basketball, bowling, and swordplay! Don’t worry, it’s not really swords, but man is it fun to watch! To the right of my pristine chiseled face, is the Cocoba Hotel, where we will first see 24 contestants ready to learn the quirks of Wuhu Island. I’m your host Don: the previous host of the Ridonculous Race, and this is Last Resort!

*INTRO*

Don walks in front of the Cocoba Hotel and halts right at the street.

[Don] - Welcome to Last Resort, currently 24 contestants from around the universe are preparing for their exploits here on Wuhu Island. We will meet them here, at the entrance of Cocoba Hotel. Let’s meet the individuals brave enough to compete in this tough game.

The camera perspective switches from Don to a camera inside a bus where all of the contestants are being held. Don can still be heard, introducing the characters as the camera focuses on one of them.

[Don] - Ivy. An underling of the world’s greatest spy, now a mechanic for race cars.

[Ivy] - After Carmen left, me and my bro resumed our career in racing. He’s the driver and I’m the fix-er-upper! Our funds are steady, but winning this prize could give us a major boost when it comes to, well, anything!

[Don] - Kapi. An arcade obsessed cat, more specifically obsessed with Dance Dance Revolution.

[Kapi] - Yo! Ever since that embarrassing encounter in the arcade with that ex-rockstar’s daughter’s boyfriend, I’ve decided to migrate to new land! Just kidding, I can always use some more cash. Imma get that first place prize!

[Don] - Susie. A monster who contributed to the current liberation of the dark world.

[Susie] - I’ve always needed more G… When I heard about the grand prize, I already signed up. 

[Don] - Chiyo. A gifted child who radiates responsibility.

[Chiyo] - Coming to the US, I didn’t expect any major opportunities like this! From this point on, I can finally prove my maturity and coolness to everyone around the world!

[Don] - Kitty. Previous competitor and 3rd runner-up of the Ridonculous Race.

[Kitty] - I’m excited to be on one of these reality shows again! I did really well last time with my sister, Emma, but now she’s too busy with law school and her boyfriend Noah, so I’m here! Here to win the million and meet some hot guys!

[Don] - Nicole and Jecka, two naughty teens who have lost all emotion and passion for anything.

[Nicole] - Fucking Mom sent me here because I pissed her off for saying she should’ve been the one to die instead of Dad.

[Jecka] - I mean, this place seems a lot better than school so I’m not complaining.

[Nicole] - Jecka why the fuck are you here?

[Jecka] (confused) - Wha– Nicole, you asked me to come on with you after you found out your Mom was sending you here.

[Nicole] - I did? Huh. Must’ve been the Xanax.

[Don] - Hilda. Adventurer and monster whisperer.

[Hilda] - David and Frida set me up on this. They told me an adventurer like me could conquer a game like this! The thing is, I’m still not that great at talking to people. If there are some sort of non-human things maybe I’ll stand a chance!

[Don] - Doraemon. Robotic gadget cat from the future.

[Doraemon] - Hello! My name is Doraemon and I’m from the future! Another fact about me is that I’m not supposed to be in this show! I signed up Nobi for this competition but he backed out at the last minute and put my name on the application without telling me!

[Doraemon] (enraged) - NOBI! Once I get out of this thing you are completely done for! Do you hear that?!

[Don] - Lucio. A widespread DJ who used his music to fight a war. Literally.

[Lucio] - I saw this game as a perfect opportunity to score some funds for my people. Those omnics left an insane mark on my city, and it’s my duty to help my townsfolk out. And, some new tech for my club would be crazy!

[Don] - Maya. A spirit medium with a weird connection to the courtroom.

[Maya] - I have a good chance of winning! This relic of a magatama will give me a boost in my strategy. Plus, I’m likable, funny, and extraordinary! If anybody is going to win, it’ll be me! 

Maya stood up and cheered in excitement, before falling into the ground as the bus stopped.

[Maya] (angry) - Hey! Why did we stop?

[Don] - The Trapper. A famed killer who promised wouldn’t harm anyone on this show. Hey, does Legal actually trust this guy?

…

[Don] - Well then, moving on from that concerning fact, we have Komi. A normal high school student with a body built by god himself. Who wrote this?

Komi sat frozen in fear as she sat right in front of the Trapper. His unnerving presence was giving Komi a panic attack.

[Don] (concerned) - Could someone help that girl? Ahem…

[Don] - Up next we have Caramel Arrow Cookie. A watcher for her kingdom, determined to keep it safe.

[Caramel Arrow] - I’ve competed in one of these types of games before and I almost won! If it weren’t for that Affogato Cookie I would’ve taken that prize home. However, now I’m a completely new game with no Affogato Cookie to betray me! I’m confident I will win.

[Don] - Matt. The local celebrity of Wuhu Island, also known as the Wii Sports and Swordplay Champion.

[Matt] - This game will be a cakewalk. I know this island like the many, many opponents I have gone up against in my years of playing sports. My agility and knowledge will allow me to win this game.

[Don] - An actual celebrity: we have Carly.

[Carly] - Hey everyone! This time iCarly is on Wuhu Island instead of our studio! Well, not iCarly but instead, Carly Shay everyone! Woo! Carly is on the road to win a bunch of money!

[Don] - Doofenshmirtz. An airheaded, evil genius who spends his time figuring out how to not be stopped by a platypus.

[Doofenshmirtz] (offended) - HEY! I’ll let you know that platypus is smarter than it looks! He always finds a way to trick me and destroy all of my -inators!

[Don] - Jesse. Leader of the newly formed Order of the Stone.

[Jesse] - Okay, well, look. I only came here because I wanted a quick escape from managing the portal room. It’s a hassle that I’m sure my friends can handle. Oh, ha, that rhymes!

[Don] - Gumball. A snarky and sometimes egotistical cat.

[Gumball] - Haha, if anyone thinks they’ll be the one to win this game, they don’t see what’s coming. Because the smoke is here!

…

[Gumball] - Uh, the smoke is me. If anybody was wondering.

[Don] - Kel. The sunny, outgoing basketball player.

[Kel] (uncomfortable) - Sunny? Is that supposed to be a joke?

[Kel] - Ignoring that… I joined this competition to win some bucks for my family. Hero needs some money for college too, so I might as well help the family a bit. And no, Aubrey. I won’t be the first person voted out.

[Don] - Catra. Cunning and selfish, but secretly cares about the opinions of others. A lot.

[Catra] - Coming here for money? Pfft, I don’t need that. I need personal glory! It’s simple to take control of people in games like these. Find the weakest link, manipulate them into helping you, and then throw them away when they aren’t needed. You see, all of these things happened to me, except it wasn’t in a game.

[Don] - Chef Hatchet. Former co-host of Total Drama, now working as an actual chef.

[Chef] - Look man, after Chris *coughs* left things have been pretty tight. I’m running low on cash and I miss Chris. But this man isn’t weeping about it, I came here to win the prize for myself. And you Chris.

[Don] - Sou. A timid but intelligent kid.

Don looked at the card in disappointment.

[Don] - Maybe you should’ve let the contestants write their own cards.

[Sou] - I plan on keeping to myself for most of the game. Sometimes if people don’t know you are here, you’ll be overlooked. I just have to stay on the low.

The bus reaches the Cocoba Hotel and stops right after the palm trees. The doors to the bus open and the contestants flood out. Don raises his hand to signal the competitors to come to him.

[Don] - Welcome competitors! This is where all of you will start your journey Last Resort! Before we begin–

Don received a message from his earpiece and paused.

[Don] (confused) - We’re missing a contestant? 2, 4, 8…

The contestants looked at one another in bewilderment. How could a professional game show be missing a player before the game started?

[Don] - The producer is right, I only counted 23 heads. There should be 24. Is there anyone still on that bus?

[Caramel Arrow] - I don’t recall seeing another contestant on the bus.

[Maya] - I’ll go check!

[Don] - This is unfortunate, if the remaining player doesn’t show up in the next few minutes we’ll have to cut them from the competition.

Everyone gasped and began to shuffle backward in fear.

[Don] - What? It’s a fair ruling made by me. Are you all really fearful of my authority?

[Lucio] (afraid) - Uh, Don? I don’t mean to scare you, but turn around man.

[Maya] - I couldn’t find anyone else on the bus, maybe they didn’t show– AAAH!

Maya screamed in terror and pointed behind Don. Finally, Don turned around to see what everyone was scared of. Don looked up and saw Xenomorph towering above him, staring right into his eyes with his dome-like head. The Xenomorph hissed lowly once Don had finally noticed his appearance. Don shrieked like a little girl and fell onto the ground cheeks first.

[Don] (shivering) - L-Looks like we found our 24th contestant. What a nice way to make an entrance, Xenomorph. Do it again and I won’t hesitate penalizing you.

Xenomorph hissed again before joining the crowd of competitors in front of Don. Don picked himself up and composed himself before speaking.

[Don] - All of you have gathered here on Wuhu Island to compete for a prize. Everyone here is from a different world, can you believe that?

[Don] (talking to cameras) - Our cast seems fierce, and I’m sure none of them will let their ambition for an ultimate prize die. We’re gonna go on a commercial break, but don’t forget to come back once we rev this thing back up! I’m Don, and this is–Last Resort!

A person holding the camera yelled the broadcast has been paused to Don. Don looked back at the contestants and put his hands on his hips.

[Catra] (unamused) - What was that?

[Don] - I decided that the competitors should get to know each other first before the game begins. That, and also our first challenge still needs to undergo some revisions. 

[Jesse] - Uh, how exactly do you expect us to mingle?

[Nicole] - Mingle? Who the fuck says mingle?

[Chiyo] - That’s what the word means!

[Don] - In the Cocoba Hotel, duh! Why don’t you guys take a look there? 

[Kitty] (ecstatic) - Free entry into a five-star hotel? Sign me up, wooo!

Kitty ran to the entrance of the hotel and was followed by many other eager contestants who wanted to see what the Cocoba Hotel had to offer. However, some weren’t as easily convinced.

[Don] - What’s stopping you from going in? It’s completely free for today, just for you guys!

[Susie] - What is so special about a five-star hotel? That they have super comfortable bed sheets?

[Jecka] - Wait, I didn’t even think of that. Maybe I can take a power nap before this game starts.

[Nicole] - Ew, you’ll gain weight napping. We could get free alcohol if they have a bar.

[Jecka] - …you’ll gain weight drinking alcohol too.

[Nicole] (annoyed) - Let’s just go in.

[Don] - That’s the spirit. You people would hate to miss it.

Don walked away whistling to himself as Susie, Jecka, and Nicole entered the luxury hotel. In the lobby of the hotel sat Trapper, Sou, Kapi, Caramel Arrow Cookie, and Komi. All of them seemed to have been minding their own business until Jecka and Nicole made an entrance, with Susie quietly following them.

[Nicole] - Where’s the bar? This seems like the place to have one.

[Jecka] - Woah, this place is like really clean. I can see myself on the marble floor.

[Kapi] - It’s almost like a mirror.

Jecka looked up at Kapi and gave him a suspicious look. 

[Jecka] - Are you a talking cat?

[Kapi] (stunted) - I– Um, yes.

[Nicole] - News flash, talking cat yeah whatever, do you know where the bar is?

[Kapi] - They have a bar here?

[Caramel Arrow] - It’s downstairs. The staircase is over there, see?

Caramel Arrow Cookie pointed towards the stairwell and the girls thanked Caramel Arrow Cookie and rushed over to it. Kapi looked like he wanted to go down too, but ultimately decided not to. They did all of this without questioning Caramel Arrow Cookie who is quite literally a supersized, animated cookie.

[Sou] - How do you know where the bar is?

[Caramel Arrow] - There’s a sign that says it downstairs.

[Sou] - Oh.

Sou remained silent and Caramel Cookie sat on one of the couches in the lobby, reading a magazine left on the table. Komi sat across from Caramel Arrow Cookie. Komi observed the magazine she was reading and decided she wanted to read it too. So, Komi picked up an extra magazine of the same cover and began reading. Caramel Arrow Cookie noticed Komi doing this and wanted to comment.

[Caramel Arrow] - Do you like this magazine? I just picked it up but it turned out to be a fun read.

…no response from Komi. Komi began to shake while still looking down at her magazine. Caramel Arrow Cookie put her magazine down and stood up, worried for Komi.

[Caramel Arrow] (concerned) - Are you okay? You are shaking a lot.

Komi at this point was beginning to hyperventilate. Caramel Arrow Cookie tried calming her down but nothing seemed to work. Sou viewed this whole situation happening but did nothing to help.

Meanwhile, Kapi walked around the lobby admiring the expensive interior design. Kapi was loitering around until he noticed Trapper standing by himself humming. Kapi was terrified. Who was this serial killer looking guy doing in such a nice hotel, Kapi thought.

The Trapper stopped humming and looked at Kapi. He turned so his body faced Kapi. Trapper’s presence was unnerving, making Kapi step back a tiny bit. Trapper then began to walk towards Kapi. Frozen by fear, Kapi allowed Trapper to approach unwillingly.

[Kapi] (scared) - Uh, what are you doing? 

Trapper then slowly reached out his arm. Kapi immediately assumed Trapper was going to grab him and kill him right then and there. Finally as if his survival instincts kicked in, Kapi dove under Trapper’s arm and bolted for an exit whilst screaming. He pushed through the front doors of the hotel with the intent of never returning.

[Kapi] - I don’t wanna die!!!

Trapped turned to where Kapi escaped. He was a bit saddened, all he wanted to do was pet the cat.

Near the pool was the table tennis area. Kitty and Carly were playing against each other. Gumball was coaching the game. A group of tourists and some contestants watched as the game heated up.

[Gumball] - The game is 6-7 currently! Pigtails is at matchpoint and it seems the one with paler skin seems to be serving this round.

Carly took a deep breath. She threw the ball up and served it back onto the table. Kitty immediately hit back after it bounced on her side of the table. Carly, unexpecting a quick return, stumbled on her counter. The ball slowly flew to Kitty, who hit it back powerfully. Carly couldn’t keep up with Kitty’s return, causing the ball to slowly bounce towards Kitty after being hit by Carly. This continued for a small while. The crowd looked back and forth announcing “oohs and “ahhs” as the game kept going. Both competitors were as focused as one could be when playing table tennis. The ball never left their eyes, as they were hyper-focused on it like a fangirl discovering a new series to obsess over.

[Gumball] (tense) - These people are going at it! How does one concentrate so much?

Eventually, Kitty was able to strike the ball to the far right of the table when Carly was on the opposite side. Carly dove for the ball, but fell without hitting the ball with her paddle.

[Gumball] (emotional) - AND SHE DID IT! Kitty finally defeated the influencer, Carly, in this intense game of ping-pong! I might cry–this is just too much for me to handle. *sniffle*

The crowd went wild, celebrating Kitty’s victory. Kitty let her pride be short-lived, as after a few seconds of the crowd cheering, she went to check on Carly. Carly was still on the ground after attempting to hit the ball onto the table. Kitty walked towards her and squatted down, lending a hand.

[Kitty] - Good game, Carly! Get back up on your feet girl!

[Carly] (hair in face) - Pff–Thanks. I didn’t know I could get so invested in a game of ping-pong.

[Gumball] - It’s table tennis, it’s important you know the difference. 

Loud music began to roar from a rather small post. Carly, Gumball, and Kitty searched for where the music could’ve been coming from. Large speakers played songs belonging to the EDM category of music. People walked up to the small stage to see what this could possibly be. As the beat began to drop, someone appeared on the stage.

[Lucio] (enthusiastic) - What’s up everyone? I’m Lucio, here to give you a small concert of my own! Who wants it louder?

The small crowd of tourists and contestants cheered for Lucio as he amped up his music. Some tourists went on their phones and began texting rapidly. Probably to notify the world that Lucio is currently performing at Cocoba Hotel by himself. Maybe that’s why locals raced to Cocoba Hotel as Lucio was in the middle of his second song.

Contestants who were waiting in rooms came out to see what the noise was.

[Ivy] - Woah! A free concert, sign me up!

[Maya] - Me too, I can never miss a good concert!

[Chiyo] - Wow! A western performance!

Maya gasped when she caught a glimpse of who was performing on the stage.

[Maya] (flabbergasted) - Is that Lucio?! The world’s most popular EDM DJ and also Overwatch member?!

[Ivy] - Wait– I think I’ve heard that name before. Is that really him?

[Maya] (excited) - YES! It’s him! LUCIOOOO! WE LOVE YOU!

[Lucio] - Ay, love you too girl!

[Maya] - HE NOTICED ME!!!!!

Maya shook Ivy in complete excitement as Ivy awkwardly reciprocated her enthusiasm.

[Chiyo] - I’m happy you got to meet your idol!

[Kel] - A free concert just for us?! Don is giving us some godly treatment!

[Doraemon] - Oh, this will be fun to watch. I’ve never been to a concert before!

[Kel] - Uh, question.

[Doraemon] - Yes? What is your question?

[Kel] - How are you able to hear– well, anything. You don’t have ears so…

[Doraemon] - I’m a robot! I don’t need an accessory to show my ears!

[Kel] - Oh. That makes sense!

Doraemon walked off to get a better view of the stage.

[Kel] - Wait, you are a robot?

Kel chased after Doraemon for answers to his curiosity.

While the concert-goers enjoyed their performance, the contestants in the bar seemed to be having fun in their own way. Well, most of them.

[Nicole] - What do you mean you won’t serve me? I’m pretty enough to bypass the legal drinking age.

The local working at the counter shook their head “no” again. 

[Nicole] - You know what, good on you for following the law.

[Jecka] - At least that proves this place isn’t as fucked up as our home town.

[Nicole] - What else can we do? There is nothing you can do except drink at a bar.

[Jecka] - There’s pool.

[Nicole] - Do you think I’m poor? No, let’s go.

Nicole and Jecka left the bar. Matt and Chef Hatchet watched them leave.

[Chef] - Did both of those girls try to score underaged booze?

[Matt] - Looks like it. Not really a fan of alcohol myself, though. I prefer to focus on my sports.

[Chef] - I heard you are a champion here. Is that true?

[Matt] - Yes, I have mastered swordplay. But, I also fancy tennis and boxing.

[Chef] - Mmm, interesting.

[Matt] - What about you? Do you play any sports?

[Chef] - Me? Nah, but I do some weight training. You don’t gain these muscles from nowhere.

[Matt] - True.

Catra sat on the far end of the bar. Far from Matt and Chef Hatchet, at least. She drank a drink only she knew the contents of. She thought about what would happen on this reality show, and if she made a mistake signing up for it. Her spiral was interrupted by Jesse.

[Jesse] - Hey! What brings you here?

[Catra] (startled) - AH! Oh, uh. I wouldn’t come here on my own time. I signed up for Last Resort. The reality show they are hosting.

[Jesse] - What a coincidence, so did I! Are you ready for it to start?

[Catra] - I’m ready for it, but I’m not excited.

[Jesse] - Huh? Why not?

[Catra] - I didn’t make a fully conscious decision when I applied to come here.

[Jesse] - What do you mean? Did someone else sign you up?

[Catra] - No, and I don’t intend to share that with you.

Catra got up without any expression and walked away. Jesse crossed his arms as he watched Catra leave.

[Jesse] (offended) - Well that was rude.

Going back to the pool area, Lucio’s concert was going extremely well. People were dancing, shouting, and watching in excitement as Lucio performed.

[Chiyo] - This is my first time at a concert, and it's definitely the best concert I’ve been to!

[Hilda] - Yeah, this is fun! I’ve only been to festivals and what not, but a concert like this? This is cool!

[Chiyo] - Wow, hahaha!

[Lucio] - I’ll keep playing until I’m forced off this stage! Y’all, I’m gonna keep it coming!

The crowd got impossibly louder. Hilda seemed to be just as enthusiastic as everyone else was about this. She turned around to see if there were any drinks being sold. While looking for a stand, she saw something on the beach behind the hotel. Hilda walked closer to the fence to see what was sitting on the beach. She still couldn’t identify what it was, so she climbed the fence and hopped over it. Then she slowly walked towards the thing. It was the Xenomorph sitting on the beach all lonely like. Hilda remembered him from when he scared Don. Once she got close enough, she attempted to speak to it.

[Hilda] - Uh, excuse me? Why are you sitting here all alone?

The Xenomorph heard Hilda speaking out to him. He turned his head to glance at her, but he said nothing before looking back. Hilda got closer when she got no response.

[Hilda] - Can you not speak? Is that what’s wrong?

Hilda was right next to Xenomorph. He was sitting on the sand looking out into the ocean. Hilda sat right next to him. He turned to her.

[Xenomorph] (imitating Don’s voice) - I can.

This scared Hilda, causing her to jump back a tiny bit.

[Xenomorph] (still imitating Don’s voice) - Sorry. I don’t mean to scare you.

[Hilda] (cautious) - How are you doing that?

[Xenomorph] (finally with his own voice) - It’s just something I can do. What do you need?

[Hilda] - Why are you sitting here alone? There is a whole concert going on, you can hear it from here!

[Xenomorph] - My hearing is sensitive, I can hear the music comfortably from here. But, I don’t want to steal the attention the DJ is getting.

Hilda was curious about that statement. She sat back down next to Xenomorph.

[Xenomorph] - I don’t want to scare the other people away, I just want them to enjoy the concert.

[Hilda] - So you are just sitting here all alone? For the sake of the other people.

Xenomorph nodded his head.

[Hilda] - Well, I’ll enjoy the music here with you. No one should be alone while enjoying these fantastic tunes.

Xenomorph was quite shocked by this, but didn’t object to it. They both sat in silence enjoying Lucio’s music.

A few minutes later, an intercom turned on that could be heard surrounding the Cocoba Hotel. It was Don speaking through it.

[Don] - Contestants in Last Resort, please report to the front of the Cocoba Hotel. It is time to begin!

The intercoms shut off. All of the contestants stopped what they were doing, and made their way to where Don told them to go. Everyone arrived swiftly.

[Don] - Hey, that only took four minutes. Impressive! Now that everyone is truly here, I will begin to explain the way this game will work.

[Don] - In this two-month-long competition, each of you will go against one another in challenges located on this island resort. The people or person who wins these challenges will be granted immunity from Last Resort. Last Resort is our way of saying elimination. Everyone will have to vote for one person who they'd like to see leave Wuhu Island. The person who receives the most votes will be eliminated from this game. The last contestant remaining will win 10–million—dollars! Or, whatever currency you need. 

Everyone reveled with one another when the ultimate prize was revealed. 

Confessional - Kitty

[Kitty] (Surprised) - Woah! Ten million dollars? That is so much more than the Ridonculous Race! I could do sooo much with this money! 

[Kitty] - Hah, I really got to focus.

Confessional - Doraemon

[Doraemon] - I was considering going home first to teach Nobi a lesson, but after hearing the prize it's tempting to stay. Using that money I could get Nobi into an elite school.

…

[Doraemon] (disappointed) - What am I thinking? Nobi would flunk out.

Confessional - End

[Don] - As with any other good game of elimination, we have created teams. All have been randomized and cannot be changed.

[Don] - And because all of us are grouped together, let's start the first challenge!

All of the teams got together and lined up in front of the Cocoba Hotel. Don stood confidently in front of them. He spread his arms out and began to explain.

[Don] - This is Wuhu Island, and our first challenge will take place here! In the first part of the challenge, all teams will begin at the Cocoba Hotel where we are standing currently. Then, one person from each team will draw one card from a stack of 6. 3 cards have a person, 2 have a bike, and 1 has a car. This will be the form of transportation your team will be allowed to use to get to your first destination, Cabana Lagoon. If you draw the car card, your team will be granted a vehicle locals use to drive around the island. If you draw a bike card, your team will be granted 3 bikes cyclists use here. If you draw a person card, let’s hope you can run because your team will have to travel on foot. After drawing a card, your team will have 3 minutes to pick the most efficient route to get to Cabana Lagoon from a map of Wuhu Island. Once you reach Cabana Lagoon, the second part of the challenge will be revealed to your team.

[Don] - One person may now choose a card for their team.

Don pulled out a stack of six cards and made a deck for the contestants to choose from. Catra was the first person to step forward. She pondered about which card to choose. She then quickly pulled a card from Don’s hand and viewed it.

[Catra] (disappointed) - Great. We have to run.

[Doofenshmirtz] - What? Can’t you just pick another card? Don! We don’t like our card and would like to trade it with another, please!

[Don] - No tradesies.

Kitty walked to Don.

[Kitty] - Hi Don! Nice to see you again.

Kitty only thought for a little bit before picking a card from the deck.

[Kitty] - Cool! We won the bikes guys!

[Jecka] - Nicole, go pick a card.

[Nicole] - What? Why me? Can’t someone else go do it?

[Carly] - I’ll do it!

Carly ran awkwardly to Don and quickly chose a card. Carly turned the car and began to jump.

[Carly] - Yes! We got the car peeps!

[Chef] - Well I’ll be! Looks like we just won our first challenge!

[Gumball] (confident) - Looks like Team Blue has been destined to win! Haha!

[Jecka] - Yeah– Wait, don’t jinx it.

[Don] - Team Green, you are the last team to choose.

Kel was the only one to budge. He didn’t do much thought before immediately picking a card. He flipped it and…

[Kel] - Aw man! We are on foot.

[Lucio] - Ay, it’s no problem man! We still got this.

[Don] - Now that everyone has picked their advantages, all teams will have three minutes to come up with a path to get to Cabana Lagoon.

[Don] - Our final part of preparation has been completed! Now that we are all ready…

Everyone began to get into position. Team Green got into a sprint position. Team Red kicked their bikes up. Team Blue crowded into the small car. Team Yellow tensed up but also got into a sprinting position.

[Don] (arms raised) - Let the game begin!

All of the teams started the race, with each team going down their path.

[Don] (satisfied) - You know, this show is starting to grow on me!

Someone spoke into Don’s earpiece.

[Don] - What? I absolutely still want to do a Ridonculous Race season two, this is just a nice break before I seek out my bread and butter again.

Team Red

Kitty, Hilda, and Sou all cycled on bikes. Maya sat on Kitty’s bike and Jesse sat on Sou’s bike.

[Hilda] - Look! We are getting closer to the bridge! Once we pass it we will be in the town!

[Jesse] - We have a solid lead!

The car Team Blue is driving passed them.

[Sou] - …Right. Pedal faster!

[Maya] - Hey, aren’t we missing someone?

[Kitty] (confused) - We are missing someone?

Kitty turned around to check on her team. In the distance, she saw a being running on four legs. She squinted her eyes and realized it was Xenomorph sprinting to her at full speed. His teeth were completely out and shining in the sun. Kitty screamed in terror and started to pedal faster, causing Maya to almost fall off.

[Sou] (startled) - Why are you screaming–

Sou turned around and saw what Kitty saw. He too, began to scream like a girl and pedaled faster, with Jesse cheering him on. Hilda looked on, not seeing what was so scary about the Xenomorph. She biked with the Xenomorph and the other two cyclists cycled ahead.

Team Blue

Everyone in Team Blue was calm as the waves on the beach. Carly sat in the driver's seat, Chef Hatchet sat in the passenger’s seat.

[Carly] - I never thought a reality show would be so easy.

[Chef] - I’ve been on many of these elimination games, ooh-hoo, you ain’t prepared for what’s coming up.

[Carly] (uncomfortable) - Oh. That’s reassuring. Thanks.

Carly gave a fake, almost mocking smile to Chef Hatchet. In the backseats, The Trapper sat on the left, Nicole sat in the middle, and Jecka sat on the right. Gumball, however…

[Jecka] - I know there isn’t any space left, but why did you choose to sit on my lap?

[Gumball] - Simple process of elimination! Your friend is scary and the other guy is more terrifying. You seem nice.

[Jecka] - Thanks. I think.

The Trapper turned his head to look at Gumball.

[Gumball] (scared) - Uh, I meant terrifying in a…cool way! Hahah…

The Trapper slowly turned his head away to look out the window.

[Jecka] (whispering) - I kinda see what you mean.

[Nicole] - I’m fine with being scary. If that means I don’t have to have a brat sitting on my lap.

[Gumball] (offended) - I am not a brat!

[Carly] - We are entering the town! In a few minutes, we should be at the lagoon in first place!

[Jecka] - Only a few more minutes…

Team Green

All of the team members seemed to be holding up fine, except for Chiyo, who already began to fall behind. Due to her small size, Ivy volunteered to carry Chiyo on her shoulders. Chiyo insisted on not being carried, but everyone disagreed.

[Kapi] - *huff* Why would you not want to be carried? You were already growing tired.

[Chiyo] - It would be impolite to ask for such a favor when I can run myself.

[Ivy] - Don’t worry about it, Chiyo! We are all in this together.

[Chiyo] (grateful) - Ah, thank you ma’am!

[Kel] - If your shoulders get tired, give Chiyo to me!

[Kapi] - If that’s the case, you wouldn’t mind carrying me either?

[Kel] - Y’know, I guess I wouldn’t mind. Hop on!

[Kapi] (surprised) - Oh, uh, really? Okay—

[Caramel Arrow] - I don’t mean to interrupt your conversation, but we should focus on getting to Cabana Lagoon first.

Confessional - Caramel Arrow Cookie

[Caramel Arrow] - I don’t mean to be extremely competitive. However, from Last Cookie Standing I’ve learned some stuff about games like this one. One example is to make sure everyone stays on task so we can win the challenge.

[Caramel Arrow] - I remember some of my teammates on my old team weren’t…driven.

Confessional - End

[Lucio] - Ay lighten up! We got the pick of the shortest path to get to the lagoon!

[Chiyo] - That is true! Let's keep pushing, team!

[Kel] - We are probably ahead of the other teams, we’re fine! Keep the pace we have and we’ll get there!

[Caramel Arrow] (unsure) - Alright, I’ll put trust into your word.

The team got to the end of the tunnel and rushed out. However, immediately they were met with strong winds coming from the ocean. Not only that, but rocks, puddles of oil, and banana peels covered the streets. Kel tripped over a banana peel, Ivy, Chiyo, and Caramel Arrow Cookie were pushed to the ground by the strong gusts of wind coming from the ocean, and Kapi slipped on a spill of oil and made contact head-on with a rock on the ground. Lucio heard their yelps and backtracked to help them.

[Lucio] - Aw man, what happened to y’all?

[Ivy] - I didn’t expect an island paradise to have such harsh weather conditions. Chiyo, are you okay?

[Chiyo] - I’m okay…

[Kel] - For an island paradise these roads are dirty. Ugh…

[Lucio] - Lemme help you guys back up!

Lucio helped the team get back up on their feet, skating to each one and lifting them to their feet. Except for Kapi who was still struggling to pick himself up.

[Chiyo] - Thank you sir!

[Caramel Arrow] - Thank you, but where’s the cat?

[Ivy] - He’s over here, lemme help you up, little guy.

Kapi grabbed Ivy’s helping hand while Kapi held a hand on his forehead.

[Kel] - Are you okay?

[Kapi] (dizzy) - Uh, I think.

Kapi took his hand off his forehead for everyone to view. There was a large wound on his forehead, and it was just beginning to bleed.

[Ivy] (concerned) - Woah, cover your eyes, Chiyo!

[Chiyo] - They are covered!

[Kapi] (panicking) - Ow, hell! Is it that bad? I can already feel it stinging!

[Kel] - Ouch, it’s kinda bad.

Kapi tried lifting his hand to touch it, but was quickly stopped by Caramel Arrow Cookie.

[Caramel Arrow] - Don’t touch it.

[Lucio] - Oh, I got the perfect melody for this!

Lucio pulled out his Sonic Amplifier and turned it on. It immediately lit up green playing some electro music. 

[Lucio] - I didn’t take it out previously because I thought the producers would say something, but this has to be a valid reason to use it.

Then, he swiped the small screen on the device and the lights switched to yellow, also changing the track to something more mellow.

[Caramel Arrow] - Are you playing music? How will music help his injury?

[Lucio] - Hold on, give it a minute.

Slowly, everyone except for Chiyo watched as the nasty wound on Kapi’s forehead began to heal rapidly. After a minute, Kapi’s injury had completely healed. Everyone was surprised. Kapi touched the spot where the wound previously was, and an excited look grew on his face.

[Kapi] (grateful) - I feel so much better… I might even feel the best I’ve ever been!

[Kel] (shocked) - What–How? How does that work?

[Chiyo] - Huh, what’s happening?

[Caramel Arrow] - You can uncover your eyes now, I think we have a medical genius on our side.

[Lucio] (flattered) - Ah, nah, trust me I know people in the medical field who got much cooler stuff than I do.

[Ivy] - That’s incredible! Your music works wonders! What type of technology is that?

[Lucio] - No time to explain, c’mon everyone!

Lucio swiped the screen on his Sonic Amplifier and it returned to its original green state. 

[Lucio] (pumped) - I’m amping the music! Let’s go!

As Lucio’s music grew louder, everyone felt a sudden rush of energy.

[Caramel Arrow] - I feel fired up somehow!

[Chiyo] - Ah, me too! I can definitely run now!

[Ivy] - You sure, Chiyo?

[Chiyo] - Absolutely sure!

[Kapi] - This music is awesome! Keep the beat up!

Kapi ran ahead of everyone. The whole team was energized by Lucio’s speedy music and ran faster than they did before.

Team Yellow

The whole team had just reached the footbridge that goes over the small river. Everyone had been keeping a good pace except for Doofenshmirtz, who had been trailing behind for a while.

[Doofenshmirtz] (exhausted) - Do you think…we could take five…or…pant…or something…

[Catra] - No! Of course we can’t, we are in a race!

[Matt] - If you can’t keep up physically why come onto a game show like this? You’ll only be considered a weakling.

[Doofenshmirtz] (exhausted) - Hey…that’s not very…kind of you to say… I never thought we’d have to… run so much…

Confessional - Doofenshmirtz

[Doofenshmirtz] - Lately I’ve been having trouble funding my… plans to take over the tri-state area. 

[Doofenshmirtz] - The money would be enough to help, maybe even enough for me to retire! But what's the fun in that? I’m going to win, and everybody in the world is going to see!

[Doofenshmirtz] - But no one told me how hard it would be… Running? I don’t even exercise!

Confessional - End

Everyone kept running, while Doofenshmirtz still fell behind, dripping in sweat from the heat and exhaustion.

[Doraemon] - We can’t keep going without him, he’s a part of our team.

[Catra] (angry) - If he is, he won’t be for much longer because when we lose, he will be the first one to go home!

Doraemon, conflicted by his teams’ inability to help each other out, decided to take matters into his own hands. First, he caught up to Susie and tapped her hip due to the height difference. Susie turned around in confusion and looked downward to see Doraemon tugging on her.

[Susie] - What do you want, cat?

[Doraemon] - We have to go back and get our teammate. If we don’t get him to move, we won’t be able to complete the challenge.

[Susie] - It would be embarrassing to be the first team to lose a challenge. OK, what do you want me to do?

[Doraemon] - Roughen him up a little bit. Some intimidation could do the trick.

[Susie] (malicious) - That’s something up my alley.

Susie seemed eager to scare someone and went back to find Doofenshmirtz. However, Doraemon wasn’t done. He needed to find someone else that would push Doofenshmirtz past his limits. So, Doraemon turned to Komi and began to tug on her skirt. Komi turned to look at Doraemon and was startled, making a small squeal.

[Doraemon] - Hey, calm down. I need you to listen.

Komi quickly snapped from her fright and tilted her head, listening attentively.

[Doraemon] - If we don’t get our teammate to keep up with us, we could lose. I need you to slow down and let him see you smile.

Komi was confused, but happily accepted the request. She began to slow down and wait for Doofenshmirtz to catch up. Doraemon had laid all of the seeds for success. Now, he waited for them to sprout. Doraemon ran forward to catch up with Catra and Matt.

[Catra] (angry) - Where is everyone else?

[Doraemon] - Don’t worry, they will come along soon enough.

Doofenshmirtz was many yards away from his team. Still sweating and panting from exhaustion.

Confessional - Doofenshmirtz

[Doofenshmirtz] - I didn’t know a competition show on a luxurious island would have a challenge involving running. It’s tiring to be outdoors again!

[Doofenshmirtz] - I like being inside and making machines. I don’t like exercise or anything that involves being outdoors!

Confessional - End 

Doofenshmirtz looked forward and saw Susie walking toward him menacingly. His eyes lit up.

[Doofenshmirtz] (relieved) - Finally! Someone who has the courtesy to carry me because I’m so tired!

[Susie] - Carry you?

[Doofenshmirtz] - Well yes, isn’t that why you are here–

Susie reached Doofenshmirtz and grabbed his undershirt, lifting him off the ground.

[Doofenshmirtz] (intimidated) - What are you doing? Put me down!

[Susie] - Do you really think I’m here to carry your lazy ass?

Susie pulled Doofenshmirtz closer to her.

[Susie] - If you don’t move those skinny chicken legs as fast as they can, I will break both of them and wrap them into a knot.

Susie put Doofenshmirtz down and as soon as he touched the ground he began sprinting to catch up to the rest of the team. Susie chuckled and soon began to chase. Komi saw Doofenshmirtz and tried to smile as best as she could. Doofenshmirtz passed Komi and saw her attempting to smile. He thought she was cheering him on, which motivated him to go even faster. Komi didn’t notice until Susie yelled at her to continue running, which they did. Doraemon looked behind him and saw Doofenshmirtz, Susie, and Komi catching up with the rest of the team.

Confessional - Doraemon

[Doraemon] - I’m proud of myself. I was able to use the team’s individual abilities to help motivate someone who was lagging behind! It’s not like I had a choice. No one else was willing to help Doofenshmirtz.

[Doraemon] - Hopefully somebody notices my efforts. My teammates have to like me or they won’t hesitate kicking me off.

Confessional - End

[Catra] - Oh wow, you were finally able to catch up. This better not happen again, because we still have a bunch of land to cover!

Doraemon groaned while Doofenshmirtz tried not to pass out from utter exhaustion.

Team Red

Team Red had just reached Evergreen Grove and was now cycling next to it. Kitty and Sou were cycling ahead of Hilda. Mostly because they were mortified by the Xenomorph. Hilda was cycling next to the Xenomorph.

[Hilda] - Hey, where do you come from? It doesn’t seem you are from a place with a lot of people because everyone is so terrified of you.

[Xenomorph] - I’m from a different planet. It would explain why everyone is so scared of me.

[Hilda] (curious) - Not to be intrusive, but why did you join the game?

[Xenomorph] - I got tired of my home world. I read about humans in books and I wanted to assimilate into their culture. I figured joining this show would be a good head start.

[Hilda] - Why haven’t you tried assimilating normally?

[Xenomorph] - Didn’t you see their reaction? 

[Hilda] - Oh, right. Sorry.

Hilda smiled awkwardly towards Xenomorph.

[Xenomorph] - Why aren’t you afraid of me?

[Hilda] - I’ve dealt with tons of non-human entities, you are no different. And, there is no reason to be scared if you have good intentions. You can’t be scary if you only look scary.

Xenomorph hissed, but it sounded more like a “hmm…” Jesse, who was sitting on the backseat of Sou’s bike, yelled at Hilda and Xenomorph.

[Jesse] - Hey! You need to speed up, we are getting close to our destination!

[Hilda] - Oh, right, we’re coming!

Confessional - Jesse

[Jesse] - Admittedly, I was a little scared of Xenomorph because, who wouldn’t be? However, I did semi-hear Xenomorph and Hilda talking and now I can confidently say I’m no longer scared of him!

Confessional - End

Team Blue

Carly parked the car as soon as they were above Cabana Lagoon. Through the windshield, they would see Don standing on a yellow carpet overlooking the lagoon.

[Carly] - Everyone, we are here!

Carly and Chef Hatchet immediately left, with the people in the back struggling to leave because their seatbelts were budged.

[Nicole] - Jecka, hurry up and get your damn seatbelt off.

[Jecka] (frustrated) - You think I’m not trying Nicole? The damn thing is stuck. That guy is having trouble taking off his seatbelt too!

The Trapper’s seatbelt was also budged.

[Nicole] - Do something then! Try cutting it off!

[Gumball] - Uh, another team is arriving!

Gumball pointed in front of them. Past Don, Team Green was just arriving and making their way to Don.

[Carly] - How is that possible? We had a car and they had to run. What’s the point if they arrived at basically the same time as us?

[Gumball] - Why are you panicking? There are still two teams behind us. We still have time to get their seatbelts unstuck.

[Chef] - Here, lemme get that for you–

[Jecka] - Ew, ew! Don’t touch me! I can get off myself!

Confessional - Jecka

[Jecka] - Like, usually I don’t get super defensive when guys touch me. If it’s not inappropriate. 

[Jecka] - He probably wasn’t going to touch me in my no-no square, but his hands were near it. No man gets near my private parts, even if they aren’t going to grab me. Unless they like, ask first.

Confessional - End

Chef immediately retracted his hands as Jecka hit them.

[Chef] - Sheesh! Touchy…

[Nicole] - You clearly can’t if you are still STUCK, Jecka.

[Jecka] - Just get me something sharp so I can get this thing off me!

Meanwhile, Team Green had just reached Don.

[Don] - Team Green, you are the first team to make it to the second part of the challenge!

[Lucio] (joyous) - Woo! I knew we could make it in time! 

[Ivy] - What do we have to do next, Don?

[Don] - Welcome, Team Green. Allow me to explain.

[Don] - Currently, there are four planes docked at the bottom of Cabana Lagoon. Your team must jump into the lagoon and swim to the dock to get to the plane of your team color. Once you reach your plane, you must fly it over the water and pass the lighthouse, also known as The Candle. Finally, land at Camel Rock. From there, it will be a foot race to Sweet Beach, where the finish line is located.

[Kel] - All right, let’s go team–

[Don] - Wait! There is a catch. Each plane only has two seats. Which means the rest of your teammates will have to balance on the wings.

[Kel] - What? That isn’t safe at all! What if one of us falls?

[Don] - Why do you think I instructed you to fly over the ocean?

[Kel] (worried) - Oh. This is not good.

[Ivy] - Don’t worry dude, I have experience manning all types of vehicles. I’ll make sure nobody falls off during the flight!

[Kel] (unsure) - Okay…

[Lucio] - C’mon people! Let’s go!

Lucio jumped into the lagoon with no hesitation and made a big splash in the water.

[Kapi] - Are you okay, Lucio?!

[Chiyo] (scared) - That’s an awfully high jump…

Lucio resurfaced and pulled out a thumbs up, now swimming to the dock. Team Green began to hesitantly jump from the isthmus into the water below. Team Blue saw Team Green continuing the challenge as they were still stuck waiting for two people.

[Nicole] (impressed) - Woah, are those people killing themselves?

[Carly] - What? No! They are moving on to the next part of the challenge.

[Jecka] - This shit won’t move! Somebody help me!

[Gumball] - Now you ask for help? We could’ve skipped you pathetically trying to escape minutes ago!

[Jecka] - Shut up and help me!

[Gumball] (rolling eyes) - Fine.

Gumball grabbed the seatbelt and tugged with Jecka to get it off. Nicole joined in the tugging. Even with all of the help, it still didn’t seem to move. Trapper, still stuck, was figuring out how to get the seatbelt off of him. He didn’t want to rip or break the seatbelt because he would feel bad for the owner of the car. He looked out his window and saw Team Red arriving on their bikes. Worried about the placement of his team, Trapper decided he had to destroy the seatbelt. He grabbed two parts of his seat belt and pulled as hard as he could. The seatbelt tore in half and he rushed out of the car to get to Jecka’s side.

[Jecka] - What the hell? How did you unbuckle your seatbelt?

Trapper pushed Gumball aside and made a hand motion toward Jecka’s seatbelt. 

[Jecka] - Uh, sure. You can grab my seatbelt.

He put both hands on her seatbelt and tore it cleanly in half. Then he grabbed her hand and led her out of the car.

[Chef] - Woah, boy’s a menace.

[Jecka] - Thank you.

[Nicole] - What a gentleman too. That is surprising coming from someone who looks like a serial killer.

[Jecka] - You know, the men who dress nice at our school are usually the ones who are pedophiles.

[Nicole] - Going by that logic, the serial killer doesn’t touch little kids. Got it.

Trapper, not sure how to respond, stepped aside so Nicole could get out. The Trapper pointed towards where they came from, and the whole team saw Team Red arriving.

[Carly] - What? They’re already here?

[Chef] - We don’t have any more time, go!

Team Blue sprinted towards Don while Team Red parked their bikes behind Team Blue’s car. 

[Kitty] - We aren’t in last, that’s something.

[Maya] - I think we passed Team Yellow near the forest!

[Jesse] - How about we stay ahead of Team Yellow? Let’s get to Don. 

Team Blue and Team Red arrived at Don’s carpet and heard his explanation of the second part of the challenge and began to jump into the lagoon. Team Yellow had just arrived when everyone else was climbing into the docks.

[Doofenshmirtz] (exhausted) - Oh…did we lose…? Are we…in last place…?

Doofenshmirtz collapsed on the ground in front of Don.

[Don] - Right now you are. There is still time for you to get out of last place.

[Catra] (furious) - Hurry up and tell us! We don’t have the time so spit it out!

[Don] - Okay, okay. No reason to yell.

Don quickly explained the second part of the challenge to Team Yellow and they immediately began to move. Susie picked up Doofenshmirtz and jumped into the lagoon with him. Komi was a little scared.

[Doraemon] - Do you not want to jump?

Komi nodded her head.

[Doraemon] - We are required to jump. Would you be more confident if I held your hand?

Komi looked unsure. After considering it, she accepted the offer. Doraemon reached for her hand and Komi grasped it. They jumped together and splashed into the water majestically.

[Matt] - How cute. 

Matt and Catra quickly followed. All teams were reunited at the docks of Cabana Lagoon, however, some were more prepared to take flight than others.

Team Green

Team Green climbed out of the water and onto the docks where their green colored plane was docked. 

[Ivy] - (confident) - I’ll be the one to fly the plane! 

[Kapi] - Really? You know how to fly a plane?

[Ivy] - I can expertly drive a boat.

[Kel] (nervous) - Those are not the same thing, like at all.

[Caramel Arrow] - I volunteer to be on the wings.

[Lucio] - I will too.

[Chiyo] - Uh, me too!

[Kapi] - Not sure if I feel comfortable with letting a child risk their life.

[Chiyo] (offended) - What? I can handle myself perfectly fine! All I have to do is stand perfectly still!

[Lucio] - I think, uh, it’d be better if you take the seat.

Chiyo puffed in anger, but listened to her team. She thought this would be the opportunity to show her maturity for her age, but it seems not. With the decision being made, Kel was anxious about being on the plane’s wings.

Confessional - Kel

[Kel] - I’m not afraid of heights, I’m afraid of planes. So many things can go wrong, I’m not even seated in a comfortable chair! I’ll be gliding in the wind standing on the wing of the plane like I’m a Superman. Did Superman ever do that?

Kel sighed.

[Kel] - I hope Ivy knows what she is doing.

Confessional - End

Team Green climbed onto their plane and prepared for take off. Ivy and Chiyo sat in the cockpit while everyone else stood on the wings. Kel and Lucio stood on the left wing. Caramel Arrow Cookie and Kapi stood on the right wing.

[Ivy] - I’ll try staying as close to the water as possible!

The engines and propellers blared as Team Green took off, leaving the other teams who were still preparing, behind.

Team Red

Team Red walked up to the docks. They all examined the plane.

[Kitty] - Does anyone here know how to fly a plane?

No one responded.

[Kitty] (worried) - Oh, that’s great. Would anyone like to fly the plane?

No volunteers.

[Kitty] - Fine. I’ll be the one to step up if no one else is willing!

[Maya] (grateful) - Thanks, Kitty!

[Kitty] (sarcastic) - No problem.

Everyone climbed onto the plane. Everyone agreed Hilda should be in the seat behind the pilot’s seat because she was a child. Hilda contested the idea but no one took her seriously. Kitty turned the key in the slot hole and the engines started. Jesse and Xenomorph stood on the right wing. Maya and Sou stood on the left wing.

[Kitty] - How do I fly this thing? There are so many buttons…

[Jesse] - Shouldn’t there be a manual? Search for it.

[Kitty] - Ah, I found it!

After quickly skimming through the manual, Kitty had a brief understanding and set the manual aside. She gripped the wheel in fear as her team began to fly.

Team Blue quickly loaded onto their plane. Chef appointed himself as the pilot as he knew how to fly a plane. Nicole called the seat behind Chef, which made her team angry because they didn’t think of it first. Gumball and Trapper were on the right wing. Carly and Jecka were on the left wing. They took off almost immediately after preparing, tailing Team Red. Team Yellow had just gotten everyone out of the waters while Catra and Matt impatiently stood on the docks waiting for them.

[Matt] - Must’ve been nice taking your time, because we are still in last place.

[Susie] - This lump of dead meat is struggling to do anything after we sprinted across the island. 

Susie, who was still carrying Doofenshmirtz finally put him down on the back seat of the plane.

[Catra] (stern) - Let’s go. I’ll be flying the plane.

[Doraemon] - Fine by me. As long as you know how to maneuver it.

[Catra] (chuckling) - Of course I know how to do that.

Doofenshmirtz laid tiredly on his seat. Catra was in the pilot’s seat navigating the plane. Komi and Doraemon chose to be on the left wing together. Susie and Matt went to the right wing by default. Catra swiftly got the plane in the air and soared up, causing her teammates on the wings to almost fall off.

[Doraemon] (annoyed) - Hey, did you ever take into account that we are on the wings of the plane? You almost threw us fall off!

The fast winds in the air made hearing people hard. Even your complaining teammates. Because of the fast speeds of the wind, the contestants had to yell to be heard by their team.

[Catra] (yelling) - Good job not falling off! Keep it like that the rest of the way!

As Catra flew into a steady medium, her teammates were able to regain balance and stood upright on the wings of the plane. All of them stood frozen, absolutely mortified by the thought of falling off and plunging into the blue sea below. Catra sped up, attempting to catch up with the rest of the teams ahead.

Team Green

Team Green flew near the water. They were about ten or so feet from the water, going at a slow pace. Ivy didn’t mind going at a slow speed because their team still held the first-place lead. Everyone seemed to be relaxed as the view of the ocean was stunning. Kel was even beginning to be a little less fearful. However, the sound of another plane alarmed Team Green. They looked up to see Team Blue flying past them. They were higher up in the air and going faster.

[Ivy] - I think we need to speed it up a little!

[Kel] (nervous) - What? Nooo, we don’t need to do that. We are still in second place, second place isn’t bad, right?

[Kapi] - Getting first place could get us an award. I gotta agree with Ivy on this one.

[Chiyo] - Go at a pace everyone is comfortable with!

[Kel] - Yeah, what Chiyo said! Me and the rest of the team are standing on the wings of a flimsy plane!

[Ivy] - Actually, the plane is pretty luxurious–

[Caramel Arrow] - Let’s not argue on this. I vote we fly faster.

[Lucio] - Nothing wrong with picking up the pace.

Everyone else but Kel seemed to agree. Chiyo’s vote was nullified. Ivy picked up the altitude while accelerating the thrust. Kel fell on his knee as he turned queasy from his fright. Lucio patted him on the back as they attempted to overtake Team Blue.

Team Blue

Team Blue was a little more shaky than Team Green. Chef had to slow down at random intervals so his teammates who stood on the wings could regain their balance. This had been annoying Chef and Nicole because it was hindering their progress. Everyone on Team Blue mutually celebrated taking the lead from Team Green, now all they had to do was to keep first place.

[Nicole] - You guys would look more majestic if you could go eight seconds without wobbling.

[Jecka] - Fuck off Nicole, this is a lot harder than it looks!

[Gumball] - It gets easier, just look at me!

Gumball stood confidently putting his hands on his hips, looking towards his teammates. Not a few seconds later, a seagull appeared and hit him in the face, knocking him backward. Gumball almost falls off the wings of the plane, causing everyone to gasp. Before Gumball completely fell, Trapper was able to grab his wrist and pull him back up onto the wings.

[Gumball] (grateful) - Thank you so much, oh. Oh, thank you for looking over me and saving my life!

Trapper gave Gumball a thumbs up and placed him back where he was standing.

[Carly] - Maybe you should look forward so nothing hits you.

[Gumball] - I was kinda hoping the serial killer would hold my hand so I don’t fall off again.

Trapper looked at Gumball confused.

[Gumball] (begging) - Will you?

[Nicole] - Serial killer and child, what a combination.

[Carly] - They aren’t alone in a room together, so I think it’ll work out fine!

Trapper, getting tired of the serial killer jokes, held Gumball’s hand unwillingly. Team Blue seemed to be doing fine at the moment.

Team Red

Team Red was going painfully slow. Kitty had never flown a plane before, so she was driving it with extra precaution. Although they took off second, Team Blue was able to pass them and Team Yellow wasn’t far from putting them into fourth.

[Sou] - Kitty, we have to hurry up–Team Yellow isn’t far from us.

[Kitty] (stressed) - I know, I know! Flying a plane is so much harder than you think! There are just a bunch of buttons that don’t do anything. They are just made to confuse you!

[Hilda] - There isn’t anything that just says “speed up” in there?

Team Yellow quickly passed Team Red, with Susie and Matt mocking them.

[Jesse] - Just press something! There has to be something that makes this thing go faster.

[Kitty] - Ugh, fine! I’ll just press and pull everything then–

[Maya] - Wait, what if you–

As Maya attempted to warn Kitty, Kitty hit a big red button with a white dot in the middle. This push of a button caused a red colored pellet to shoot from the front propeller forward. This made a loud zip noise as it was fired from Team Red’s plane. The small pellet glided past Team Yellow, startling them.

[Kitty] (devious) - I have an idea everyone, don’t fall!

Everyone who stood on the wings tried their best to keep balance as Kitty moved the plane to align with Team Yellow’s plane. Then, she began to repeatedly slam the button, causing many pellets to be shot at Team Yellow’s plane. Many pellets whizzed by Team Yellow, who finally figured out they were being attacked by Team Red.

Team Yellow

[Susie] - How the hell are they doing that?

[Matt] - That’s the Balloon Poppers, every plane from here is equipped with one.

[Catra] - Oh, you couldn’t have told me that these planes had weapons on them?

[Matt] - I thought the big red button was enough of a sign. I wouldn’t worry though, those pellets can barely harm anything–

Before Matt could continue talking, a pellet flew into one of the engines and jammed it, causing it to stop rotating. This made a loud screeching sound, with smoke also coming from it.

[Catra] (unamused) - You were saying?

More pellets came from Team Red, with Catra maneuvering the plane to avoid taking further damage. This caused her teammates to hold onto the wings for dear life as they were being more or less tossed around.

[Doraemon] (fearful) - Could you let up on the dodging for a bit?!

Kitty had a malicious look while constantly shooting at Team Yellow. Jesse and Sou were cheering Kitty on. Finally, with a lucky shot, another pellet hit the second engine of Team Yellow’s plane. It jams the engine and it combusts like the other motor.

[Susie] (shocked) - They destroyed the second engine!

[Catra] - We’re going to go down, hold on as best as you can!

[Matt] - Where are we gonna land? We are too far from the island!

[Catra] - We’re landing in the water!

As Team Yellow glided downwards to the ocean, Team Red celebrated taking them down.

[Jesse] (amazed) - Kitty, that was amazing! How did you learn to aim like that?

[Kitty] - Oh, it was nothing! I was honestly just shooting and hoping for the best. Maybe playing video games helped too.

[Hilda] - That’s what they get for mocking us! I bet they will enjoy achieving last place!

Xenomorph chuckled at Hilda’s joke.

[Kitty] (confident) - I’m getting the hang of this, look! I figured out the thruster on this thing.

The plane sped up, leaving Team Yellow in last as they fell into the ocean.

Team Blue

Team Green and Team Blue had both just passed the lighthouse, and were now racing each other. Contestants on the wings of the plane glared at the opposite team while trying to not fall off. Both pilots were scared of bumping into each other as it could cause a deadly collision so they avoided getting into close contact.

[Chef] - We can’t afford to slow down, y’all will have to NOT fall off!

[Carly] (nervous) - Oh–At least keep the speed consistent, a major halt could send all of us flying off!

[Jecka] (bitter) - Knowing men, they could never be able to keep THEIR speed consistent.

[Chef] (angry) - Shut up and allow me to focus! Your talking irritates me!

[Gumball] - Stop bickering! Mom told me discourse in a team will severely hinder us!

As Gumball finished his sentence, Team Red revved up the engines and flew right next to Team Blue’s plane. This scared Gumball into Trapper’s arms once again. The right wing of Team Red’s plane and the left wing of Team Blue’s plane were so close to each other that they were almost touching. It was possible to hop over due to how nearby each wing was to the other. This relative closeness caught every member of Team Blue’s attention.

[Nicole] - Why the fuck are you guys so close?

[Carly] - This isn’t safe at all–

Carly was interrupted by the roar of the Xenomorph. He jumped onto Team Blue’s left wing and hissed at Gumball and Trapper who were standing on the same wing.

[Kitty] (cheering) - Woo! Go get ‘em Xenomorph!

[Gumball] (terrified) - Wh-What is that thing? Is it going to eat us? Get it away!

Trapper held onto Gumball tightly as he attempted to intimidate the Xenomorph.

[Jecka] - This isn’t funny! If you can call your pet back we’d appreciate it–

Xenomorph screamed towards Jecka after she made the “pet” comment. This immediately silenced her. The Xenomorph tramped closer to Gumball and Trapper as they continued to move backward. Xenomorph got on all fours and showed his teeth, hissing at them like a rabid dog.

[Gumball] (panicking) - Get it away! I’m too young to be eaten by an alien!

[Jesse] (hurrah) - Go get them, Xenomorph!

The Xenomorph hissed once more before using his tail to poke Trapper in the shoulder. The pain caused Trapper to let go of Gumball, who was now vulnerable. Then, The Xenomorph wrapped his tail around Gumball and yanked him towards him. Gumball faced the Xenomorph, who was mere inches away from his face. Xenomorph’s teeth glared in the shining sun.

[Carly] - What the fuck? That’s a child, put him down!

[Chef] (worried) - No way you’d kill him right now, just to win a challenge?

[Jecka] (also worried) - That has to be against the rules, you can’t kill someone on a gameshow like this, right?

Xenomorph peered over Gumball, listening to Team Blue’s comments. He seemed conflicted.

Confessional - Xenomorph

[Xenomorph] - I was not going to kill the blue cat, it was not my intention. Just because I look and am a machine made for killing, I don’t really want to!

[Xenomorph] - Jesse just told me to intimidate their team so they can get knocked out of the competition. I only agreed so my team would like me!

Xenomorph sighed and looked at the ground, seemingly disappointed in himself.

Confessional - End

All of the teams except for Team Yellow had reached the halfway point between the lighthouse and Camel Rock. Team Green took notice of what was going on between the two teams, and decided to pull ahead while the other teams were distracted. Xenomorph was too busy being hurt by the comments Team Blue was making, Trapper was able to recover from the stab and charged at Xenomorph.

[Jesse] (alert) - Xenomorph! Look out!

Xenomorph snapped out of his spiral. He looked directly in front of him and saw Trapper going right at him. This caused him to release Gumball, accidentally flinging him to the side so he could counterattack Trapper. Trapper immediately stopped rushing and stood still as he watched Gumball fall from the plane's wings. Gumball plunged into the ocean below, screaming at falling from such a height. Everyone gasped and watched. Gumball plummeted until he smacked into the water, slowly sinking into it once there was no more surface tension.

[Maya] (shocked) - Did he just die?

[Sou] (confused) - Was that supposed to happen?

[Hilda] - I don’t know, was that supposed to happen, Jesse?

[Jesse] (unsure) - We made a distraction, at least…

[Carly] (enraged) - You actual monster! You just killed a fucking kid! What the hell is wrong with you?

Xenomorph backed up, not knowing what to do.

Confessional - Jesse

[Jesse] - My plan wasn’t to throw someone off the plane. I never told the alien to do that, but… It worked in our favor!

[Jesse] - I’m just using my teammate’s potential… That doesn’t sound right. UTILIZING my teammate’s potential to the max! This is a cool team!

Confessional - End

[Nicole] - Shame on him, I guess? We are missing someone, maybe we should go get him?

[Jecka] - And a body bag.

[Chef] - You girls never shut up, do you? I’ll land in the water so we can go find our teammate!

[Maya] - Xenomorph, that’s your cue! Jump back!

Xenomorph returned to walking on his hind legs and jumped back onto Team Red’s plane. He looked back at Team Blue, almost all of them giving him looks of disgust. Both planes separated from each other, with Team Blue descending into the water below to look for their possibly deceased teammate. Jesse put a hand on his shoulder.

[Jesse] - Good job disrupting them! I’m sure they will fall into last with their teammate lost in the ocean.

[Kitty] (unamused) - What a way to congratulate a crime.

[Jesse] - Hey, hey. If he doesn’t die, does it really count as one?

[Maya] - Yes. It definitely, absolutely does.

[Jesse] - At least we are in first place! That severance of a teammate put us in the lead.

[Sou] - No, we aren’t first. Team Green surpassed us a while ago.

[Jesse] - …Second! That’s far from last!

Everyone stared at Jesse indifferently. Hilda looked at Jesse with the most disdain out of anyone else. She was mad at him because he basically used the Xenomorph.

Confessional - Hilda

[Hilda] - Xenomorph told me he was here to fit into society. It infuriates me that someone used him. Sure, it did put us ahead but we were fine without the interruption. Or whatever Jesse calls it.

[Hilda] - I only hope Xenomorph is okay. The contestants on Team Blue did not appreciate what he did, at all. I have a feeling he is hiding his emotions.

Confessional - End

Team Green

Team Green made it to Camel Rock with almost no distractions. Ivy landed the plane on the sand almost perfectly. Her teammates were able to hop off the wings and stand on the silky sand.

[Kel] (relieved) - I’m so thankful you were the pilot. Land! Back on the ground! Woo!

[Caramel Arrow] - I thought you said you only knew how to manage a boat.

[Ivy] - I got the hang of it extremely quickly!

[Kapi] - Did you see how close Team Red got to Team Blue’s plane? 

[Chiyo] - I noticed that too. I think I saw someone jumping onto a different plane.

[Caramel Arrow] - In midair? That’s dangerous! Who would be brave and stupid enough to attempt that?

[Ivy] - A dingus, that’s who. We should get running to the finish line, we are so close to winning!

[Lucio] - Oh! I almost forgot about that. The sand keeps getting in my skates and they’ve been distracting me like a mosquito! Let’s go!

Without any difficulties, everyone from Team Green sprinted to Sweet Beach. They saw Don in the distance, already there standing on another yellow carpet. Team Green halted on the carpet, completing their first ever challenge, in first!

[Don] (proud) - Team Green, you are first place, meaning your team wins immunity! Congratulations on your win today!

Everybody celebrated their victory by giving high fives or fist bumps. Chiyo had to get everyone’s attention to be included.

[Don] - And, before you go. I have an announcement. As a reward for getting first place, your team will be allowed to stay in the Cocoba Hotel for a week, at no charge! You're welcome!

[Kel] - Sweet! The pool was awesome!

[Caramel Arrow] - That's great! The lobby was nice.

[Lucio] - Aw man! Another round of high-fives everyone! Look at this team, we’re gonna do great.

Team Green paraded away from Don, making their way to the Cocoba Hotel for their week stay. With first place decided, the grab for second and third was still available.

Team Yellow

Team Yellow’s plane floated above the water, only propelling forward due to the propellers in the front and the back. Everyone was feeling defeated; they all knew they would end up in last place. Team Yellow was just reaching the halfway point between the lighthouse and Camel Rock. Doofenshmirtz finally regained consciousness after passing out for the second time. He sat up in his seat, rubbing his head, confused as to why their plane was on the water.

[Doofenshmirtz] (dazed) - Hey… Last time I checked planes don’t glide across the water. They glide through the air! What happened?

[Doraemon] - Team Red busted both of our engines. Now we sail to the rock monument waiting to get last.

Doraemon sighed before looking toward the ocean. Komi did the same except she looked towards the town and its bustling port.

[Matt] - I’d say we vote off “triangle head” when we get to that elimination ceremony thing.

[Catra] - Already deciding who to vote off?

[Doofenshmirtz] (offended) - Triangle head? You can’t be talking, ellipse head!

[Susie] - …Ellipse? Like the thing the sun does?

[Doraemon] - I say we save the arguing after we arrive at the finish line.

[Doofenshmirtz] - No, this shouldn’t wait! I’m being threatened by being voted off, I should at least get to defend myself!

[Matt] - How are you supposed to defend costing us the first part of the challenge? You can barely run.

[Doofenshmirtz] - Admittedly, I am not an athletic person. However, I’m quite the opposite!

[Catra] - What? So like a geeky genius?

[Doofenshmirtz] - Yes! More or less!

[Susie] - I doubt we’d get more mental challenges than physical. You are more of a burden than a help to the team.

As Matt, Catra, Susie, and Doofenshmirtz bickered, Doraemon glanced toward the sea once more. In the distance in front of them, he spotted bubbles emerging from the water. As the plane got closer to these bubbles, a gurgling sound was audible. This caught Doraemon’s attention to do something. He took a closer look and saw someone drowning!

[Doraemon] (frantic) - Hey, hey! Stop the plane, I think someone is drowning!

Doraemon’s plea paused the endless arguing and all attention was directed towards him.

[Doofenshmirtz] (alarmed) - Where?

[Catra] - Ugh, who cares?

Catra received weird looks from everyone.

[Catra] (uncomfortable) - Okay. Let's help them, I guess. We are already in last anyway, what’s the point…

Catra halted the propellers and the plane stopped right in front of the bubbles. Matt volunteered to jump in and help the person in the water. He dove into the water as everybody watched in anticipation. A few seconds passed before he re-emerged from the turquoise waters, holding Gumball. Gumball gasped for air as soon as they resurfaced.

[Gumball] (scared) - I thought I was going to die. AGAIN! Thank you so much— Uh.

Gumball examined the plane and the people on it. He realized the people who saved him were Team Yellow. Matt helped Gumball back onto the plane, while he hopped onto the wing.

[Matt] - You’re welcome.

[Susie] (confused) - How did you swim so far from land? It was a pretty stupid idea because you almost died.

[Gumball] - A monster from space flung me from my team’s plane!

…

[Doraemon] (confused) - Could you repeat that?

[Catra] - I don’t have time for this.

Catra accelerated the propellers again, driving the plane towards Camel Rock still.

[Susie] - Your “team’s plane?” Are you on this game show?

[Gumball] - Yes, I am! I just got separated from my team—

[Susie] - Then why are we helping you?

[Gumball] - Cuz! My team is completely clueless about my whereabouts! 

Komi made a gasp noise. It sounded like one, anyway. She kept exclaiming noises until everyone’s attention was on her. Komi then pulled out a notepad and a pencil from her front pockets. She quickly scribbled something on it before showing everyone.

[Komi] - If Gumball is telling the truth about being separated from his team, that means we still haven’t lost!

She wrote something else.

[Komi] - We might be last, but there is still a possibility we can win.

[Doraemon] - Komi’s right! I doubt Don would let a team win if they were missing someone.

[Doofenshmirtz] (excited) - We can still win! And I can be saved from elimination!

[Gumball] - Uh, what about my team?

[Susie] - Your team is our opponent. We can’t let you win.

Susie stomped to Gumball and kicked him off the moving plane. Gumball made a small splash in the water but resurfaced snappily.

[Gumball] (shouting) - You could’ve told me you were going to do that first!

Team Yellow had a small ounce of hope with Komi’s proposal. Catra powered the propellers as fast as they could, leaving Gumball in the sea afloat.

Team Red

Kitty landed her team’s plane next to Team Green’s plane. Everyone hopped off the plane in the same manner as Team Green.

[Maya] (happy) - Kitty! You flew the plane amazingly! You should enter a pilot school.

[Kitty] (proud) - I’m so glad that we didn’t crash and burn. I certainly would’ve been at fault if that happened.

[Jesse] - Let’s waltz our way to the end! There is no need to worry about any other teams–

[Hilda] - I’d like to make it there as soon as possible.

Hilda sprinted past Jesse and was followed by Xenomorph. It seemed like she was upset. The rest of the team trailed behind Hilda. It wasn’t a dramatic sprint or anything, just a jog to the end without competition. Soon enough, they all arrived on Don's carpet anticlimactically. Don raised a single hand to congratulate them.

[Don] - Team Red, you are the second team to arrive! This means you win immunity for today’s challenge. Give yourselves a pat on the back for getting an above-average placement.

Everyone was satisfied with their placement. Although there were no extraordinary celebrations, there were some yeah’s.

[Don] - You will be staying at your team’s camp in Evergreen Grove. Here is the map to your camp, but I wouldn’t worry going to it immediately.

Don handed Team Red their map to their campgrounds. They left Don’s carpet discussing what they might do together on this island paradise for the next few days.

Team Blue

Team Blue spent endless time searching for Gumball in the sea. They all scouted for him near where he fell but they couldn’t find him anywhere. 

[Carly] (worried) - Where could he have gone? There's no way he’s…drowning, right?

[Jecka] - You mean “he has drowned”? It’s been five minutes since he fell off the plane.

[Chef] - I know game shows can get crazy, but there is no way they’d let a child just drown on camera.

[Nicole] - I always thought reality shows were a hoax, but it’d be refreshing if they actually let a kid die. Then it’d be real.

Trapper shook his head at Nicole’s comment.

[Nicole] - Like you can talk– Um, make gestures. You kill people.

[Chef] - At least it ain't the children he’s killing.

[Nicole] (curious) - How would you know?

[Carly] - Wait! I see him! He’s right there!

Carly pointed to where she apparently saw Gumball. Everyone looked and did see someone floating in the water.

[Jecka] - Is it a body or–

Chef immediately swooped down to retrieve Gumball from the ocean. The action of swiftly swooping down was unexpected, so Jecka also fell into the water while the others were able to keep balance. Once close enough to the water, Chef stopped the engines, slid on the water, and abruptly stopped in front of Gumball. He seemed angry, having his arms crossed.

[Gumball] (peeved) - I’m glad you arrived so soon. Team Yellow is on their way to the finish line!

[Chef] - Hurry and get on! We don’t have any time to spare if that’s true–

[Jecka] (irritated) - You asshole! You made me fall into the water! Now I’m all wet!

[Nicole] - It’s just water Jecka, you should be fine. Dry it off at the beach.

[Jecka] (mad) - These clothes are hot wash only!

Jecka angrily swam to her team’s plane. Gumball was brought onto the plane by Trapper and Jecka jumped back onto the wings. Chef gave a warning of when he would take off, and then did.

[Gumball] - Look! At the beach! That’s Team Yellow making their slow approach to Camel Rock!

[Carly] - Can we catch up to them? They look like they are about to make it!

[Chef] - I got an idea, hold tight!

Chef Hatchet turned off both of the engines and tilted the plane downwards. The plane gained momentum as it glided downwards. The plane rapidly descended towards Camel Rock, where Team Yellow was about to arrive.

Team Yellow

Team Yellow is completely unaware of Team Blue’s proximity to Camel Rock, so they are rather calm. However, they are anxious. Komi could be right, but they’ll have to see. Team Yellow’s plane reached the shore and Catra stopped the propellers.

[Catra] - We are here, I hope this counts as the plane being at Camel Rock.

[Komi] - I only hope my point is correct.

[Susie] - Let’s go find out. I doubt Team Blue will find their missing teammate in time.

[Matt] - They better not. That cat almost tricked us into helping him. We should be fine—

As Matt was about to finish his sentence, Team Blue’s plane wooshed over them. They crashed into the sand in front of Camel Rock, however the crash was rather minor.

[Carly] (dizzy) - Ugh. At least the sand broke our fall—

[Chef] - Not the first time I crashed a plane…

[Doraemon] (astonished) - What?! How are they already here?

[Doofenshmirtz] - They must’ve found Gumball! We have to go now!

[Susie] - One step ahead of ya.

Everyone on Team Yellow immediately exited their plane and landed on the sand. From there, they began to run to Sweet Beach, where the finish line was. Team Blue, still recovering from the crash, took notice.

[Jecka] (urgently) - Hey! They are getting away! We need to go!

[Gumball] - Chase after them!

Team Blue hastily recovered from their dazed state, and tailed Team Yellow. It was from Camel Rock to Sweet Beach, Team Yellow and Team Blue would have a footrace. Each team had difficulty running in the sand, stumbling the entire time. The sand just wasn’t stable enough to support the dramatic race. All of their feet made sandy noises as they sprinted as fast as they could to the end. The finish line. One team will finish last and both teams are pushing themselves to their limits so that they aren’t the last team to arrive.

About halfway, Doofenshmirtz was already declining in speed. In a few seconds, he was already behind his team.

[Doofenshmirtz] (tired) - H—Help… I’m, oh, falling behind… 

[Susie] (annoyed) - Was that nap not enough for you? Dammit!

Susie turned around quickly, grabbed Doofenshmirtz’s leg and began to drag him on the sand.

[Doofenshmirtz] - Hey! Pfft, cough Why can’t you carry me on your shoulder again? choke

Susie didn’t respond as she sped up to stay on par with her team. Both teams were neck and neck, racing right next to each other while not being able to surpass the other. There were only a few more yards before both teams reached the finish. They could see Don standing on his solid color carpet from this range! Gumball, annoyed by his team’s inability to pass the enemy team, decided he would attempt to pass everyone. He moved between Team Yellow and Team Blue and began to exponentially run faster. Using all of his willpower, he ran as fast as he could. Gumball started to gain a lead, barely passing both teams. However, Catra saw Gumball attempting to pass both teams. Catra immediately lunged at Gumball, grabbing him on his head and picking him up while still running with her team.

[Gumball] (angry) - Hey! Put me down! I’d like to let you know this is the second time your team has put their hands on me!

[Catra] - Shut up, I need you for something important.

Catra peered back at Team Blue and took aim. She raised Gumball into the air and threw him at Nicole and Jecka. All three of them collided, causing all of them to tumble. The Team Blue members who weren’t swept off their feet halted to help their teammates back up. Team Yellow used this opportunity to make a beeline for the finish that they were so close to. A few seconds later, all of Team Yellow stood on Don’s carpet. This officially declared the final placements.

[Don] - Ooh, that looks like it must’ve hurt! Team Yellow, you have made it here before Team Blue! You have won immunity at 3rd place! This means your team is safe from Last Resort! 

Susie let go of Doofenshmirtz’s leg to celebrate with her team. The whole team praised Komi for her thinking. While Team Yellow raved at their close call, Team Blue sat depressingly in the sand. Don walked over to them with his hands behind his back.

[Don] (serious) - Team Blue, I am sorry to inform you that your team did not reach the goal. This means your team will be up for elimination at tonight’s Last Resort. 

[Nicole] (angry) - What a load of BS, we could’ve won if you weren’t thrown at us.

[Gumball] - What? How is that my fault! She unpredictably picked me up. Then she used me like an object, can you believe that! I’m the one in pain.

[Carly] (saddened) - First challenge lost… That’s shameful. Ugh.

[Chef] - I tried my best. It seems it wasn’t enough.

Trapper scratched his head in disappointment.

[Jecka] - Um, what is a Last Resort? You keep mentioning it but you haven’t explained it to us.

[Don] - I will explain tonight at Sugarsand Beach, where it will be held. 

Don pulled out both maps belonging to each team and tossed it to them.

[Don] - Your settlements are here. If you wish to go there now, follow the map to find where you will be staying. Team Blue, I will be seeing you in a few hours.

Everyone in Team Blue made a sound of anguish while Team Yellow happily left Sweet Beach to get to their camps. Team Blue lost today’s challenge. Now, they will be at the Last Resort scheduled for tonight. However, it is in a few hours. They still have sometime to discuss. What can happen while they wait?

Team Green

Team Green celebrated their victory in the pool at the Cocoba Hotel. They were all ecstatic about their first place win. Currently, Lucio, Chiyo, and Kel were in the pool area at this time. They seemed to be enjoying their stay at the hotel.

[Lucio] - Man, this is great! What a way to start a reality show!

[Kel] - This is what it feels like to be a winner.

Kapi and Caramel Arrow Cookie entered the pool area holding some drinks.

[Kapi] - This island is sick! The town area even has a bowling alley!

[Caramel Arrow] (swoony) - The natives are so kind! They even have a boba shop here, ah!

Ivy emerged behind them.

[Ivy] - Such a wacky place. And I love it!

[Kel] - Come join us already! The pool is nice and chill.

Chiyo sat on a beach towel under a parasol. She was in the process of applying sunscreen on herself. 

[Lucio] - Ay Chiyo, you ready to get in the pool?

[Chiyo] - Yes, give me a tiny bit of time!

Chiyo closed the bottle of sunscreen and stood up. Before she could enter the pool she glanced beyond the steel fence. Towards the beach she saw Team Yellow and Team Blue marching themselves away from Sweet Beach.

[Chiyo] - Did the challenge end?

[Ivy] - Why do you ask?

[Becky] - Ah, the remaining teams are walking away from the finish line.

[Kel] (playful) - The challenge must’ve ended…or they don’t know where the finish line is. Imagine if that’s the case!

[Caramel Arrow] - I doubt that’s really the case.

[Ivy] - Imma go get changed, then I’m jumping into that pool.

Kel and Lucio cheered, while Kapi and Caramel Arrow Cookie decided to sit on the beach chairs next to where Chiyo put her beach towel. Now this is what a resort is supposed to be like, they all thought.

Team Red

Being the first team to arrive at their campgrounds, they were rather underwhelmed when they first arrived. There was a tent big enough to house all of them, a fire pit, a few logs to sit on, and a pipe which allowed them to get water. The outside of their tent was colored in their team color and there was a banner near their camp that presented their team badge. The only team members at the campgrounds were Sou, Hilda, and Xenomorph. Everyone else seemed to be in Wuhu Town.

Hilda was on her knees attempting to light a fire while Xenomorph watched with anticipation. Sou was in the tent, presumably napping.

[Hilda] (proud) - Ah, I finally started the fire! Heh, I was taught how to do that in Sparrow Scouts.

[Xenomorph] - Mmm? What’s Sparrow Scouts?

[Hilda] - It’s a program for youth like me. It helps children develop skills in the wilderness. 

Hilda stood up and sat on a log across from the Xenomorph.

[Hilda] - I’m not in it to develop the life skills though, I already know how to live in the wilderness! I’m in it to hang out with my friends Frida and David. Although I can admit it can be fun at times.

[Xenomorph] - Mhm, interesting.

Xenomorph looked away from Hilda to look at the forest.

[Xenomorph] - So, being out here alone wouldn’t scare you?

[Hilda] - Nope. Maybe it’d feel weird, but I wouldn’t be scared.

[Xenomorph] - If you aren’t scared of being alone in a forest, or by me, what are you scared by?

[Hilda] (embarrassed) - Well, I used to be afraid of bikes. Not knowing how to use modern technology, in other words: a bike, was terrifying to me. But, with the help of my friends I mentioned earlier, I was able to get over my fear!

Xenomorph turned his head to face Hilda.

[Xenomorph] - You must be grateful to have lovely friends. 

[Hilda] - I really appreciate them for introducing me to “society.” I would’ve been so lost without them.

[Xenomorph] (curious) - …Do you think you could help me assimilate into society? Like your friends did?

[Hilda] - I’m still learning about it myself, but I’d love to help!

[Xenomorph] - Thank you.

Sou was actually not asleep and instead was eavesdropping on the conversation Hilda and Xenomorph were having.

Confessional - Sou

[Sou] (thinking) - No doubt that the blue haired girl and the monster from another planet are bonding. I think they’ll form an alliance later into the game.

[Sou] - I also noticed the spiritual girl and pigtail girl talking. Maybe they’ll form a bond too? That leaves me and blockhead without any form of relationships. If I don’t want to get eliminated soon, I’ll have to figure out a way to get them to turn on blockhead.

[Sou] - Blue haired girl did seem to be triggered by him, so maybe if I keep pushing on that they’ll grow a disdain for him.

Confessional - End

Team Yellow

The sun was beginning to set by the time Team Yellow (and Team Blue) arrived at their campgrounds. They too, were just as underwhelmed as Team Red. However, none of them complained. It could be worse.

[Doofenshmirtz] - Who wants to start a fire? It is going to get chilly at night! 

[Matt] - Are you good at something? Genuine question.

[Doraemon] (annoyed) - I know I asked if we can save the arguing for after the challenge, but I do not want to deal with you people yelling!

Everyone shut up.

[Catra] (unphased) - I’ll make fire if no one else can.

[Doofenshmirtz] - Thank you!

Catra grabbed two rocks and began to smack them together above the firepit to create a spark. Doraemon sat angrily on one of the logs, crossing his arms. Komi sat next to hand and wrote in her notepad. She then showed him.

[Komi] - Are you upset?

[Doraemon] - Annoyed and upset go hand in hand, so yes I am. I find it ridiculous that we are a team and instead of helping each other, we fight.

[Susie] - You know we can hear you?

[Doraemon] - I’m very aware, and I want everyone to listen! If we cannot communicate properly I wouldn’t be surprised if we lose the next challenge.

Susie, Matt, and Doofenshmirtz put some thought into what Doraemon said. Their reflection was interrupted by Catra starting the fire.

[Catra] - Okay, we have a fire. All we need is something to eat.

[Doofenshmirtz] - I’ll go get something from the town!

[Matt] - Do you have money?

[Doofenshmirtz] - Pfft, of course I have money! I’ll be right back!

[Doraemon] - Wait, I’ll go with you! A stroll could help me cool off.

Doraemon and Doofenshmirtz left their team campgrounds to go to Wuhu Town and get some food. Everyone else sat gathered at the fire.

[Susie] - Doraemon told us we should work together as a team but…

[Catra] - Let me complete that thought. Doofenshmirtz is useless. He can’t run longer than a few minutes.

Komi was flustered by the sudden backtalk, so she immediately scribbled something on her notepad.

[Komi] - Don said Doofenshmirtz is a genius, so he could be a large help in logical challenges!

[Matt] - There is nothing here that requires logic. Wuhu Island is home to sports, not math tests.

[Catra] - He is the most unreliable asset to this team. When we lose, Doofenshmirtz should be the first to go.

[Komi] - Don’t you mean if?

[Catra] (stern) - Having him on our team, we are bound for loss.

Komi was dumbfounded by the discussion. She refrained from speaking any more and listened to what the other three talked about. Komi was worried, if Doofenshmirtz goes, who will go next? She has to inform Doofenshmirtz and Doraemon about this when they return.

Team Blue

Tensions between the contestants were high. A campfire had already been started by Trapper. Everyone sat on a log and surrounded by the fire. No one spoke. The sun had almost completely set over the horizon. The main source of illumination came from the campfire.

[Carly] (awkward) - So… What is your favorite part about the island so far?

[Jecka] - I mean, it’s pretty cool I guess.

[Chef] - I’ve seen nothing like it before.

It went silent again.

[Jecka] - Does anyone know what Last Resort is?

[Chef] - If I had to guess, it's where you vote someone off your team.

[Jecka] (confused) - Yeah but, how?

[Carly] - Voting? Like a booth?

[Jecka] - Oh. Right.

[Nicole] - I say we vote Gumball off.

Everyone’s attention was diverted to Nicole.

[Gumball] (angry) - WHAT?! Why me?

[Nicole] - I was just throwing out names but if you want a reason so bad…You aren’t really helpful to the team.

[Gumball] - How? In what way have I proven I’m not useful to this team?

[Chef] - You haven't proven yourself too useful either, Nicole. What are you tryna say?

[Nicole] - It’s not about what he has done, but what he is. Gumball is just a kid, how can he help us at all?

[Gumball] - I have my quirks! I can definitely be helpful!

[Nicole] (doubtful) - Really? Show me some awe-ing talent then.

Gumball pulled out a triangle from his pocket and began to play it. It was an okay performance, but how do you rate a concert based on only a triangle?

[Jecka] - How is that– How does that contribute to our team?

[Gumball] - It has to prove something! Can you play an instrument, scary girl?

[Nicole] - I don’t have the time to learn an instrument. People who know how to play instruments are either boys or grew up privileged.

[Carly] - That’s an… interesting assumption. But, isn’t it rude to just call him out like that? In reality he hasn’t done anything wrong.

[Nicole] - He fell off the plane which cost us the challenge. Also, this game isn’t nice. I’m just being honest.

[Chef] - I don’t like your attitude, but you have a point.

[Gumball] - The reason I fell off was completely out of my control! You would’ve freaked out if a big scary alien approached you like that!

Trapper nodded his head as if he were agreeing. 

[Nicole] - Eh. The most scary part of that alien was probably their breath.

[Gumball] (reminiscing) - No, it wasn’t! I was the one right in front of it! It grabbed me with its tail and roared in my face. I was absolutely terrified!

[Nicole] - Get over it, it already happened.

[Gumball] - What is wrong with you–

A local interrupted the conversation and notified the team Don was waiting for them. Everyone glanced at each other before getting up. The local instructed them to go to Sugarsand Beach in front of the large bonfire. There, they will find Don and the Last Resort will begin. Everyone made the hike down from Evergreen Grove silently. The mood yet again, was intense.

Team Blue arrived at the large fire the local mentioned. It was nighttime, a crescent moon was out tonight. There they saw Don standing in front of the fire on a podium. The bonfire lit up a large portion of the beach. There were six wooden stumps in front of him.

[Don] - Please, sit. The ceremony is about to begin.

Everybody sat anxiously. A crowd of locals had surrounded the ceremony, curious of the outcome. Don put his hands on the podium and spoke with confidence.

[Don] - A long time ago, a long long time, before you or I were born, there was this island. An unknown named tribe inhabited this island, and they were quite the small tribe. This tribe was believed to have a god they would worship. We don't know what that god was, or what they were capable of, but we do know what would happen if the tribe failed to appease their god. Amongst everybody, they held a vote. The tribesmen or tribeswoman with the most votes would be sacrificed to the god.

[Gumball] - Sacrificed?! Don't tell me you're gonna sacrifice us too!

[Carly] - I'm pretty sure that's overtly illegal and not what I signed up for.

[Nicole] (sarcastically) - Hey Don, could you get on with the whatever this is instead of telling us stories that'll scare us half to death?

[Chef] - I personally enjoyed the lore...

[Don] - Aren't we chatty tonight? The reason for the short little history of the island is because it introduces Last Resort, tonight's ceremony. Team Blue, since this is your first time at Last Resort, I will explain. Everyone will vote for a fellow teammate anonymously behind the large bonfire behind me. Once all the votes have been received, I will read them out loud. The contestant with the most votes will be eliminated. They will go to Starboard Harbor where the Queen Peach will pick them up and take them home.

[Jecka] - So Last Resort is just a name for an elimination ceremony.

[Don] - Yes. We like to have fun around here. Now, let’s begin voting. Trapper, you are up first.

Trapper stood up and walked to the rear end of the bonfire. He quickly came back and Carly was called up next. Then Nicole, then Gumball, then Jecka, then Chef. Finally, all of the votes were in. Don went to retrieve the voting box. There were some murmurs between the contestants before Don returned. He stood on his podium again and set the box down.

[Don] - I will now read the votes.

Don put his hand inside the box and shook it around briefly. Then, he pulled out a folded piece of papyrus, the material the contestants were given to write on. He unfolded the vote and glared at what the vote said.

[Don] - First vote…

Gumball gripped his stool anxiously.

[Don] - Second vote…

Nicole crossed her arms and looked over at Gumball in annoyance.

[Don] - Third vote…

Gumball gripped his stool even harder.

[Don] - Fourth vote…

Nicole became more annoyed, but stared at Don instead of Gumball.

[Don] - Fifth vote…

Gumball’s anxiety wore off and he instead looked at Nicole, irritated.

[Don] - Final vote and first person voted off of Last Resort is…

[Gumball] (upset) - Really? You chose her over me? Did you not hear some of the vile things she said?

[Chef] - Oh, I’m very aware of what her tongue has said. However, she is right. You are just a child. You can’t aid our team!

[Nicole] - We already spent enough time taking care of you. I’m not fond of babysitting.

Gumball sighed and jumped off of his stump. 

[Don] - You know where to go, Gumball. The ship is waiting for you.

Gumball depressingly walked off while the rest of the team stayed seated, waiting for Don’s instructions.

[Carly] - Damn. He left without saying goodbye.

[Don] - Team Blue, you may now leave Last Resort and return to your campgrounds. I hope your team performs better at the next challenge.

The remaining members of Team Blue left sluggishly and made their way to their home for the next few days.

Gumball approached the harbor where the Queen Peach was docked. A large wooden staircase connected the dock and the entrance to the boat. It seemed like a luxurious boat, one designed for partying. He looked up the steps.

[Gumball] - I guess no awesome island adventures for me…

Gumball’s eyes became watery. He hunched over while climbing up the wooden staircase. Don spoke to the camera while the viewers watched Gumball depart from Wuhu Island.

Exit Tape - Gumball

[Gumball] (angry) - Ah, who cares about some dumb reality TV show anyway? We all know it's scripted, and I was scripted to get 24th! It’s just how that works.

[Gumball] - But… I missed out on a free island vacation, how unfair is that?! I hope the people who voted me out get a taste of their own medicine soon.

[Gumball] - They’ll never understand what it was like to face an alien, fall off a plane, almost drown, and get voted off a fake TV show all in the same day, I’ll tell you that much!

Exit Tape - Over

[Don] - I couldn’t imagine what it feels like to be Gumball. I mean, getting voted out because of your age? That has to be ageist! If that’s a thing.

Don chuckled at his own joke.

[Don] - One person has already been voted off of Wuhu Island. Which team will be the next to slip and make their way into Last Resort? Who knows, because I certainly don’t! I’m Don, and this is…

Last Resort!