Elimination Ceremony 11

Despite the previous events that had occurred, the 4 penguins made the effort to enjoy their time on the ship. Andre was released from custody shortly after Lew's victory.

Their attempts to enjoy the luxuries that the massive ship had to offer was overcome by their constant thoughts of their game play throughout the last 14 weeks on board the S.S. CPSkool. Some began second-guessing decisions they had made in the weeks past. It had been 14 weeks.

Lewis, Wii, Andre, and Bumble sat in the dining hall... nobody said a word. They looked out the glass doors and watched Mat and Sand playing mini-golf next to the pool.

These halls which used to be filled with laughter and joy has slowly transformed with each and every week that passed by. The reality began to catch up with the 4 remaining players as they thought about the 10 people who left the same adventure behind and is watching the season unfold on their couches at home.

The final 3... The very end of the long and twisted road to the finale.

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"Good evening everyone." Peng said as the familiar CPSkool Anthem began to play in its regular, quiet tune. "In the next few minutes, we are going to reveal the results and send home our 11th contestant..."

Lewis had his arms crossed, an upsetting look was on his face. He was immune, and he was indeed very happy, but he did not want to say good-bye to the 3 other penguins sitting around him.

Of the 3 contestants who were seated in the bleachers, only one was truly concerned about his fate in the game.

Bumble gave a heavy sigh and looked Peng straight in the eyes. He began to address her.

"Bumble, you have fought extremely hard this season. You were a huge asset to the girl's team before our merge, and you outlasted every single one of them. I am very pleased to tell you that you are safe this week, and you will have an opportunity to fight for the final immunity challenge of the season."

Bumble gave a half-hearted smile. She, of course, was happy.... but she looked sadly at Andre and Wii.

"Andre and Wii, you both have brought different strengths to the table. Andre, your strategic game play this season is one for the record books."

Andre smiled and looked up at his host. He gave Mat a glare and nodded to him.

"Wii, you have been one of the strongest competitors this season in challenges. Being strong at challenges gives you a huge advantage each and every week. Even though you fell short this week, you should not doubt that you are indeed one of the strongest competitors we've had." Peng said.

Wii was very happy to hear this. He turned over to Andre and the pair shook hands.

"I am so sorry to say that the contestant who received the most votes, and will be leaving the competition is..."

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"Wii." Peng said sadly.

Wii nodded at his final fate. He turned to Andre who immediately hugged him.

"I'm so sorry Wii..." Andre said as he began to choke up.

"It's okay Andre. I'll be okay..." Wii whispered back.

Peng, Mat, Sand, GK, Bumble, and Lewis all stood and clapped for their fallen companion. Andre and Wii's hug-fest ended and Wii stood up and bowed before his friends.

As disappointed as Wii was, he had absolutely no reason to be shameful of how he played the game. He played an honest game, he played a loyal game, and he also played a very strong game when it came to the challenges.

Lewis, Bumble, and Andre followed Wii down to his room as he packed his belongings. Their friendships are more valuable than any gameshow, because gameshows always come to an end at some time... but friendship lasts forever.

Wii looked out the window in his room and stared out at the vast ocean. He watched the reflection of the setting sun on the gentle waves like he had never seen it before.

The walk back to the pool deck, accompanied by Lewis, Andre, and Bumble, seemed to take longer than ever. During this walk, he truly began to appreciate the cruise and all of its magnificence.

He walked out on the deck for the final time, and boarded the helicopter. Mat and Peng both gave him a hug before the captain closed the door and prepared for lift off.

The contestants stood their waving good-bye to him even after they knew he was too far away to see them.

"Good-bye Wii..." whispered Peng under the night sky.

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Congratulations Wii! You are the 6th member of the CPSkool Forever Jury and will have a hand in selecting the final winner of the season. So don't go anywhere!

As disappointing as the loss may be, do not forget how far you made it. You of all people should not be disappointed because you outlasted 10 out of the 14 contestants this season. Congratulations to you, you earned your spot!

Congratulations to the final 3!

But... the winner takes all. The 15th week of CPSkool Forever is approaching and there is only room for 2 people in the finale. The next challenge will be the most important one to date.

Winner is guaranteed a spot in the finale, and also gets to choose who they take with them. There is nowhere left to hide.

This should get exciting...

-Matbolabc