Big Brother
Chapter 2: The Competition Begins
Previous Chapter Next Chapter"Hello Equestria" Said Vinyl Scratch "you are now tuning in to the second episode of what will certainly be the hottest new show of the summer, now as many of you know the last episode we were introduced to the group of 14 contestants who will be spending the next 98 days inside this house with no contact with the outside world until the season is over, this episode will be special in it's own right as this is the first HOH contest episode of the season, so grab your snacks, get seated, and get set for this the first contest of this season of Big Brother".
A catchy little tune plays while video clips of the contestants entering the house go by with their names underneath until it ends with the contestants pictures underneath of a large yellow text reading Big Brother.
"I hope they don't make us wait to long" complained Rainbow Dash while doing her morning exercises "why don't they just let us do the challenge already it's noon for Celestia's sake"
"Maybe" stated Applejack in a tone of annoyance "just maybe it's because they aren't ready for us to compete yet, they're gunna tell us when it's time for us to go to the arena area so just pipe down and be patient"
"I don't see why they don't just give me the money already, we all know I'm gunna win"
"Now I know you must be confused" Said Applejack "I'm fairly sure I've beaten you before which mean you're not a guaranteed win"
"Well you'll see whose the better pony when your eliminated and I'm still here" said Rainbow Dash
The camera switches to the left bedroom where Twilight Sparkle, Rarity, and Fluttershy are all sitting on the bed at the end of the room talking about their ideas for what competition would determine the first HOH of the season.
"I hope it's nothing to physical" stated Rarity "We all know Rainbow Dash and Applejack are just to good for us to beat"
"No Rarity they can be beaten" said Twilight Sparkle "remember the running of the leaves they focus to much on beating each other and not enough on just winning the competition"
"I just hope I can do it" said fluttershy trembling at the thought that ponies from all over equestrian might see her fail
"Why you'll do just fine dear" Rarity said putting a hoof on Fluttershy's shoulder
"Thanks Rarity, you're such a good friend"
"I hope that the contest is something fun" said Lyra stepping in through the bedroom door "I hope I'm not interrupting anything"
"Why of course not" said Twilight "come on in we're just talking about the competition coming up"
"Well I was wondering how you girls are settling in, I know it still feels surreal for me as if I'm in a dream or something"
"I know" said Twilight "I can't believe I'm here either its just so weird"
"I just hope we all make it further than just week one" said Fluttershy "It would be horrible to have to say goodbye to any of you girls"
A look of sudden realization appeared on Rarity's face and she squealed it out in excitement.
"I have a great idea, we should form an alliance to make sure that we stay in this game as long as possible"
"Wow Rarity how did you come up with an Idea like that" said Lyra
"Even I have my moments of genius" said Rarity "It just seems like a logical move and if we play are cards right we could make it all the way to the final four"
"Well you can count me in" said Lyra "what about you Twilight?"
"The book I read did mention that being a good idea, Alright I'm in"
"Uh I guess so" said Fluttershy in her normal soft voice "It's just it wouldn't seem right keeping secrets from are friends"
"Don't worry Fluttershy it's just a game" said Twilight "It's all in good fun"
The camera switches over to the pool were Pinkie Pie and the Cutie Mark Crusaders are all having a good time by the pool laughing at a joke that Pinkie had clearly just made.
"Pinkie Pie" said Applebloom You're just a riot"
"Yeah you're the best joke teller Pinkie" said Sweetie Belle cheerfully
"So Applebloom" said Babs "how have things been in Ponyville since the Apple family Reunion"
"You know" said Applebloom "same old same old, we've already harvested this season and I think Big Macintosh might have a little crush on a certain some pony".
"Well I have good news to report" said Babs in her normal Bronx accent "the Manehattan branch of the Cutie Mark Crusaders now has four members"
"Why that's great Babs" Said Sweetie Belle "It's good to know that ponies everywhere will be able to work to get their cutie marks without being picked on by bullies"
"So Applebloom" asked Babs "who has Big Macintosh has taken a liking to?"
"I can't just tell you who" Said Applebloom "If Big Mac found out I told someone he would be devastated he's already shy enough"
"Ok" said Babs "I understand"
The camera switches to the Wonderbolts who are talking on the far side of the yard over by the exercise equiptment.
"So it's agreed" asked Spitfire "we form an alliance to get us all the way to the final 3"
"I'll do whatever you say Spitfire" said Soarin "Just tell me what to do I'm at your command"
"Either way I don't think 3 is enough of a team at the moment" said Fleetfoot "If we bring Rainbow Dash into our alliance, the little filly scootaloo will follow that's 5, if we could convince one more we'd be pretty much set, but how to turn her to our cause"
"I've got an Idea but first we've got to hope It comes down to Rainbow and one of us in the challenge" said Spitfire
At that moment Vinyl's voice came in over the speaker system "all houseguests head into the arena I'll explain the challenge once all of you are there".
The 14 houseguests all file into the large Arena room which was painted black with neon swirls and stars all over the walls and ceiling making the room look very disorientating in the middle of the room were 14 platforms just large enough for a pony to stand on around the room were obstacles to one was a giant wrecking ball that would pendulum around the room to knock contestants off there platform another was a stationary bar that contestants would clearly have to jump over in order to stay on there pedestals the two obstacles were made even more dastardly by the water and foam jets all over the ceiling and the baskets of dodge balls to be hurled by ousted contestants at the ponies on the platforms.
"Welcome to the first endurance challenge of the season" said Vinyl in a very excited voice 'the rules are simple, if you fall off your pedestal your out, no wings or magic may be used during this challenge, eliminated contestants may hurl dodge balls at the ponies still in play to attempt to eliminate them, last contestant standing on their pedestal wins the first Head of Household challenge of the season, now every pony take your places on the pedestals"
once every contestant was on a pedestal Vinyl started a countdown "competition begins in 3, 2, 1, go"
The pedestal jerked to the right when they started moving and the sudden jerk startled Fluttershy causing her to fall straight off the platform and onto the floor.
Noticing her friend on the floor Rarity hopped off her pedestal to check on her eliminating herself in the process.
"Fluttershy are you alright?" asked Rarity "you took a nasty fall off your platform"
"I'm fine" Fluttershy said softly "but Rarity you didn't have to check on me you've eliminated yourself from the competition"
"It's all worth it to make sure you're all right my dear"
The camera focuses back on the 12 ponies still on their pedestals were Applebloom slips up in the foam covering her platform while Sweetie Belle is knocked off by the stationary bar, followed in rapid succession by Babs taking a wrong step and crashing to the floor. the three fillies quickly got to their feet and immediately started throwing dodge balls at the 9 remaining contestants.
Sweetie Belle picked up a ball and hurled it directly at Soarin who was knocked right off his platform but the ball ricocheted and caught Pinkie in the back of the head eliminating the both of them and Twilight Sparkle distracted by the barrage of dodge balls finds herself caught off guard by the stationary bar which swept her off her platform.
"You can eliminate one more contestant with the dodge balls and then no more" said Vinyl over the speakers "so make your next shot count"
Soarin grabbed a dodge ball and sent it hurtling toward Applejack but his aim was off and the ball caught an unsuspecting Lyra right in her face sending her careening of her platform to the floor.
Scootaloo exited by the thought of impressing Rainbow Dash backed up to far and one hoof slipped when the little filly jumped over the bar and she was eliminated from the competition.
"Looks like it's only four of us left!" shouted Rainbow Dash "get ready to lose"
Just then the wrecking ball started swinging flying dangerously close to the boasting rainbow pony who kicked the thing and sent it hurling right toward Applejack and Fleetfoot. Applejack evaded just in the nick of time however Fleetfoot wasn't so lucky the wrecking ball just nudged the light blue Pegasus enough to send her with a one way ticket to the floor.
Once there were 3 contestants left lights all over the walls and ceiling started flashing and moving making the already disorienting room utterly nauseating and Applejack stunned by the confusing lights all over the room didn't even jump when she came around to the Stationary pole leaving only Spitfire, and Rainbow Dash remaining.
"Hey Dash" said Spitfire "I've got a deal for you I'll jump off right now if you would listen to a proposition I have for you after the challenge"
"I can hold on longer" boasted Dash "I don't need you to throw this challenge for me"
"Are you sure Dash" Spitfire Inquired "I know you, and I can tell your getting tired trust me this proposition I have will benefit both your game and mine"
Rainbow Dash was suddenly aware of just how much energy the challenge had actually sapped from her being Spitfire was right the only way she would win is with help.
"Alright I'll listen to your proposition if you drop out now" said Rainbow Dash
"Nice doing business with you Dash" said the captain of the Wonderbolts as she hopped off the pedestal and down to the floor".
"And Rainbow Dash is our first head of household of the summer!" exclaimed Vinyl over the speakers as rainbow Dash hops off the pedestal to go back into the Big Brother house.
The camera switches to Vinyl in the building next to the Big Brother house for the outro.
"Well there you have it Rainbow Dash is the first head of household of the season but now the question is who will she chose to put up for eviction, find out the answers to that and more on the next episode of Big Brother.
The episode ends with the contestant congratulating Rainbow Dash for her win In the challenge.
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