Elimination Ceremony 6

From now on if a contestant does not cast their vote before 7 P.M. on Sunday they will get one vote cast against them. It is unfair to the other contestants and even more unfair to the person who gets eliminated.

And in case there was any confusion, the challenge winner votes as well.

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"Okay guys, you need to be back on board in 3 hours! Enjoy!!" Mat said enthusiastically to his 9 contestants. This was immediately followed by cheers and the sound of feet scampering down the wooden ramp. He and Peng, like always, stayed on board and prepared for the night's elimination ceremony.

Due to their late arrival, the contestants only had a few hours to spend in the Soviet Union. The portion of their day was spent in the Space Race Museum!

The contestants outside of The Space Race Museum.

Wii viewing a picture of that memorable day.

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"Welcome everyone to the first post-merge elimination of the season." Peng said to the 9 faces in front of him. For the first time every contestant was in the stands; the only people viewing the ceremony from the poolside was Sand Flipper and Guitarking97.

"You guys know the drill, but this time I want to give each of you a moment to reflect on your performance this week and so far this season." Peng stated.

There was a pause that lasted about 45 second. The atmosphere that surrounded the 9 players and the 4 hosts was so anxious that it could chill you to the bone. This was clearly to set the nerves for the contestants.

"Okay guys, as I call your names one by one, you will be able to breathe a bit easier. Wii as the challenge winner, is obviously safe from elimination." Wii smiled as Lewis patted him on the back with his flipper. The pair were both very successful in the previous challenge.

"Bumble, you are safe too, along with Andy." They gave very pleasant smiles as Peng said "Andre, Spoil, and... Powder. You guys are all safe too!" You could see the strain immediately leave the trio's faces. It is very hard to explain the stress and anxiety experienced in a gameshow when you are not immune... the only way for someone to understand would be for them to endure it themselves.

"Lewis... Lion... Drake. The 3 of you all got at least 1 vote." Lion broke out in a sweat and her lower beak quivered. Drake gave a very nerve-wracking shudder because, again, he was voted for. Lewis crossed his arms and rolled his eyes.... and then his name was called. "Lewis you are safe."

"Drake and Lion... one of you will be the first person eliminated from the season after the merge, and the other person will stay in the competition and compete again in the future of this season." Peng looked to Mat, Mat looked to Sand and GK, and they kept their eyes on Lion and Drake.

Lion.

Drake.

One person is safe.

One is not.

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"Drake...." Peng said slowly,

"congratulations, you have escaped elimination again." Peng said. "Lion... your CPSkool adventure is over." Peng then looked down at his feet.

Her eyes filled with tears and she covered them with her flippers in embarrassment. Mat ran over to her and grabbed her flippers "It's okay Lion..." he said to her.

Peng put the mic up to his beak and said "Lion, you have fought very hard this season, and no matter what the odds were you showed up with nothing less but dedication. You should be extremely proud of yourself, not everyone gets to the merge in a CPSkool season."

Lion was embraced by all 8 of her ex-competitors in a very large group hug. This moment was extremely magical and touching. The contestants this season have built a bond with each other in the last 9 weeks that cannot ever be broken.

Lion gathered her belongings and walked out onto the top deck, past the pool that she will never get to swim in again, and back to the stage. This is the last time she will ever see this stage, the same stage in which 5 of her contestants had been voted off in the past. The chopper landed as always, and she climbed on board. She wiped a tear away and waved good-bye to all of her friends and the chopper flew off into the distance.

The 8 remaining players were visibly upset. Each week that passes, it only gets harder and harder to eliminate.

The sun was setting right on cue, and the ship slowly moved out of the port.

Sadly, we say good-bye to Lion.....

or do we?

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Congratulations Lion, you have become the 1st member of the CPSkool Forever Jury! From now on each eliminated contestant will be eliminated and added as a juror.

In the finals, the jury will help decide the final winner of CPSkool Forever! So don't go anywhere Lion!

Any last words to say to our dear friend lion?

-Matbolabc