OC Apprentice Challenge No. 5 Results · 2:04am Apr 7th, 2016
Okay, since I can't find the submissions sent to me and frankly I have zero energy to go looking for them, I'm just gonna recap what happened.
While her submission was probably the most entertaining, Cambiato COULD have made off with a win, but has decided to drop out of the contest.
The Fan Without a Face easily came in second with a pretty impressive show of his work AND a great character arch along with a deepening relationship between Coalstone and Sentinel.
Zoetic's was also very impressive. The description of her character and how she added details about how her character witnesses subtle differences whenever she's turned human was also very imaginative and creative.
Unfortunately, Commander Frost's submission was the shortest and least entertaining. I feel as though he put little to no effort in what he did. To add to that, he told me a while ago he went on vacation and couldn't participate for about two weeks. Well, no need because although Cambiato's character left, that doesn't mean GOB can't eliminate a character.
"Frost, you're fired!"
Okay, the next pre-challenge will be explained in this short creative writing thing.
As quick as it was, it still stuck around for the final three players. Coalstone, Reneigah, and Sentinel stood in the foyer of the mansion in silence. GOB didn't even make an appearance. Candle just chose Frost and Spark to come with her. With a snap of her fingers, they disappeared. Minutes later, Candle returned to inform the remaining contestants Frost and Spark had been eliminated for unknown reasons.
Still in their female forms but at least ponies now, Coalstone, Sentinel, and Reneigah questioned the future.
"So what now? What'll happen next?" Sentinel asked quietly.
"Well... There's hardly a team anymore. Only the three of us. It's every pony for themselves from this point on." Coalstone said bluntly still in her feminine voice.
"I still don't get why GOB eliminated Spark. I suppose I can understand why Frost was eliminated, but why Spark?" Reneigah asked.
"I don't think he really fired her. I think she left..." Coalstone said coldly.
"Nonsense, she wouldn't just leave... Would she?" Sentinel asked.
"She obviously doesn't care anymore, so why wouldn't she leave? Frankly, she's got the right idea. I'd leave this hell if I could. But too many ponies are relying on me and I owe it to them to win and earn them their prize..." Coalstone muttered.
"But... What about us? You're not about to stomp on our friendship because Spark left, right?" Reneigah asked.
"Listen, you guys can do whatever you want. Right now, and from now on I'm in it to win it. I'm glad we can be friends, but with Spark leaving, I don't see the point anymore." Coalstone said depressingly.
"Coal, you need to calm down and really think about what you're saying. Maybe we can help each other in the future contests." Female Sentinel suggested.
"Impossible. That damned god will only pin us against each other anyway. No need in waiting until then." Coal replied. As she said so, female Coalstone arose from her seated position and walked away. Assumably towards her bedroom. Leaving Sentinel and Reneigah to be alone.
"Should I talk to him?" Reneigah offered.
"No, I say we give him some time. Guy needs it... I really feel like he had feelings for Spark." Sentinel said.
"What do you mean?"
"Well, it was obvious to me. The way he acted around her. How he would almost always behave and do what she says it was obvious he was trying to impress her. Now that she's gone, he sees no reason to behave. No real reason to have partners." Sentinel spoke somberly.
"Yet he's glad he still has friends in us?" Reneigah asked.
"He's a deeper dude than we thought. I can only imagine what he'll be like tomorrow and the next day.
"I only hope he isn't rude in the future..." Reneigah wished.
"Me too... Well, I don't know about you, but I'm feeling pretty tired after tonight. I'm turning in, Reneigah. Sleep well..." Female Sentinel began her way to her respective bedroom, now leaving the zebra to herself. Silence flowed through the large mansion as Reneigah contemplated the previous discussion. While she was determined to win, she wasn't about to give her new friends up along with it. She wanted unity between the remaining competitors. She feared the god's hijinks were going to endanger her and her comrade's friendships. She had to do something about it. But what? She couldn't stand for it any longer and eyed a telephone close to her. Picking it up, she quickly dialed a familiar number.
"This is BBQ Inc. How may I help you?" Answered a dull male voice.
"Yes, can I see GOB please?"
"GOB isn't accepting meetings at the moment. He's a little busy."
"But I'm a contestant on OC Apprentice. I should be allowed to see him." Reneigah said with assertiveness. She heard the groan of irritation escape the mouth of the receptionist but thankfully the receptionist accepted Reneigah's request and suddenly the zebra found herself before the door to GOB's office. Reneigah knocked and minutes later she heard an angry female voice shout from the other side.
"Go away! I'm not accepting any meetings!"
"Hello? Is GOB in there? I'd like to have a word with him!" Reneigah ordered.
"I said go away! I'm not taking any meetings!"
"What do you mean, YOU'RE not taking any meetings? Who is this? I demand to see GOB!" Reneigah demanded as she pounded on the large wooden door. Suddenly, the door swung open revealing a very curvaceous and attractive female. She appeared to be wearing GOB's clothing and shared his glowing blue eyes.
"What is it Reneigah?" She asked. It didn't take a rocket scientist to figure out who this was.
"G-GOB? What on Earth happened!?"
"I know, I know, it's crazy. Just get in, quick. I'll explain everything!" GOB now a female grabbed Reneigah and yanked her into his/her office. Slamming the door behind him/her, GOB made eye contact with Reneigah.
"Turns out Candle is so used to transporting herself, her magic has gotten so used to transporting females that it's somehow gained the ability to change the gender of anybody she transports to female. I was turned female when she sent me back to my office." GOB said with a sigh.
"I see that..." Reneigah answered.
"While it was pretty fun exploring for the first hour, now it's annoying! I can't get any work done with these boobs flapping about! And this long hair keeps getting in my eyes! My crotch keeps getting itchy and whenever I scratch it, I end up arousing myself! Then you already know how I solve that problem... But it doesn't mean I'm still annoyed by it!" GOB complained.
"Okay, well I didn't really need to know the details... But that's aside the point. GOB, I request you tone down your abuse on Coalstone."
"What? Why? He humiliated me! He tried harming me in front of you all!"
"And you've done worse to him! Locking him in a closet with a naked human Spark!? Really? Tasteless! He's been going through a lot, GOB, and I beg you quit messing with him!" GOB's anger suddenly died down and turned into joy as she sat at the edge of her table.
"Seems to me there's a deeper reason why you want this to end for Coal. If I may theorize, I think you have feelings for this stone cutter." GOB said with a feminine chuckle.
"What!? No, absolutely not! I'm just saying this has been going on for too long and it needs to stop before he REALLY snaps!"
"Come on Reneigah, I can't do that. He still deserves, at least, ONE more competition's worth of punishment. He nearly choked me to death, dammit!" GOB slammed the desk with his/her hand.
"But... But what if he goes berserk? What were you planning to do with him?" Reneigah asked.
"Well, frankly I've had no idea. I was kinda improvising each prank... You wouldn't happen to have any ideas...?" GOB asked.
"GOB, I'm trying to help Coal, not push him any further! Please, you must stop now!" Reneigah pleaded. But the god didn't listen.
"Okay, okay, how about we make a deal. One more prank, and I'll end it all. The pranks, I'll end them. No more jokes, no more abuse, no more pranks. Just one more prank." GOB offered.
"Why can't you stop it now?" Reneigah questioned. GOB sighed and knelt down to meet with the zebra's eyes.
"Because..." GOB shook the zebra's shoulder playfully. "It's just too fun. But I promise I'll end it all after this last prank." Reneigah knew GOB wasn't planning on budging any time soon, so for the sake of the future, she was going to let GOB have his/her fun this last time.
"Okay... it's a deal. But you better hold up your end!" Reneigah demanded.
"Of course, dear zebra. I would never think about backing out of a deal. I'll even shake your hoof as proof." GOB held out his/her hand and offered a shake to Reneigah. The zebra reluctantly raised her hoof and shook the god's hand.
"Okay, it's a deal then... Nothing's blown up yet so I assume you're serious about this." Reneigah joked.
"Of course, dear zebra. I would never cheat a deal. Now, why don't you head home and get some rest, you'll really need it for tomorrow." GOB said as she/he began to brush the zebra away.
"Oh yeah? Will it be because of the next pre-challenge?" Reneigah questioned.
"Oh yes, definitely... I mean, it takes much energy to keep up with a little one." GOB said with a laugh.
"Indee- Wait... Little one?"
"No time, bye-bye, zebra girl!" With a snap, Reneigah disappeared returning back to the mansion. Leaving female GOB to herself/himself. Tired and annoyed with his/her new features as a female, GOB took himself/herself to bed.
"Oh boy tonight's gonna be a long night." GOB summoned a small walkie-talkie and spoke into it. "Eternal? Yeah, it's GOB. Look, I have that problem... I know you just put the kids to sleep but I really need you here... Yes, it will require you to become male again. I know it's difficult but I really need help here. You will!? Fantastic! I'll get ready!" GOB then crushed the walkie-talkie in his/her hand and summoned his/her floating bed, changed into some very revealing and arousing lingerie and hopped onto his/her bed and waited for his/her companion to arrive.
"Hey, if I'm gonna be a girl, may as well enjoy the time I have." Suddenly a flash of magic came before GOB.
"Hello, GOB." Said a male angelic voice.
"Hello, Mr. E... Time to scratch that itch I've been having!" GOB seductively uttered as he/she sprawled out on the large bed.
~***~
Vanessa was so done with this damned basement! She wanted out and she wanted out now! She was starving, thirsty, and very exhausted and needed to find her way out. As she wandered the catacombs Vanessa came across a bored looking man. He appeared Hispanic and was busy mopping the floor. She got excited.
"Excuse me! Excuse me! You wouldn't know where the exit to this place is, would you?"
"Si, it's over there..." The janitor pointed towards a large doorway with a red 'exit' sign above it.
"Oh, that's convenient. Thank you..." Vanessa read the man's name tag. "Plot Device! I owe ya!"
"Okay..." The man said simply as he returned to his mopping. Without questioning the convenience of the janitor, Vanessa rushed through the doorway with a wide smile. She then found herself in a narrow white room with stairs leading as high as the eyes can see.
"Nothing but a simple stair climb? Let's go!" Veggie exclaimed as she began to bound up the stairs with her new found energy.
I'll just PM the next pre-challenge... Oh boy this will be good.
Alright.
And then there were three, didn't think I'd make it this far, well may the best person win.
Huh, looks like Reneighah got a little spotlight this time round! Haha, looks like we're down to the same three that were Xxx_Illuminati_xxX, may the best pone win!