Recap: In the previous chapter, the remaining contestants get to compete in the 18th challenge, which was getting out of the maze. After a few hours passed, all the contestants made it out of the maze except for Fallon. Fallon made a noble move by sacrificing her win for Marcel so he could make it far in the game.

That's what you missed.

Saylor's POV

I guess I have to spend time with the two since they're the ones whom I trust. Plus my guilt is eating me up since I lied to Pierce at the start when me and Camila joined the game together.

I went to the cafeteria to look for Capri and Camila since my secret won't last long since our arrival when we met Pierce, the biggest prick that I met.

I saw the two who are getting the food which was fried chicken with mayo, kimbap, noodles that has chicken broth, and lastly tteokbokki that was covered in spicy sauce but it was mixed with cheese to make it easier for us to eat.

Since when did they become a fan of those food to serve it here in the cafeteria?

I got the tray before getting the food that I need and I went to the two.

Saylor: Hello you two.

Camila: Hi!

Capri: Good morning dude.

I sat down with the two before eating the food that I chose earlier.

Saylor: Uh girls, is it okay if I tell you the secret? It won't last long anyways...

Camila: Sure! If you're comfortable with it.

Capri: It's okay, take your time.

Saylor: Remember Pierce?

Capri: Yes, what about it?

Saylor: I lied about being straight so Pierce won't harassed me...

Capri: Oh...

Camila: Don't worry, your secret is safe with us.

Saylor: Also I met the guy back then which I dated him before I go inside the portal. While dating, he told me that he's in a poly relationship with the others he's dating back then.

Capri: That's interesting... what's his name?

Saylor: Super Star Marker or SS for short-

Penny: Contestants, are you ready for the challenge?

Capri: Not yet, we'll hurry up.

Penny: Ah sorry! I'll wait for you three. Marcel is also waiting as well.

Saylor: Alright then...

The three of us finished eating our meals before we go to the bleachers to do the next challenge.

End of Saylor's POV

Pierce was peeking outside of the cafeteria while eavesdropping on the three.

Pierce: (Wait... he's actually gay!? He's lying right!?)

He went to the cabin to calm down and process at what he learns about earlier.

Meanwhile, with the remaining contestants

The four of them are waiting which Penny decides to tell them about the next challenge since they're already here.

Penny: Alright, for the next challenge, run all the way to the top of the mountain to obtain three flags starting from here. You have to get one to be safe since it's an immunity.

Marcel: Do we need need to play the game in a fair way?

Penny: Yes and you can't do shortcuts since it will be unfair for everyone, whoever made it last to the top of the mountain will be automatically out.

Saylor: Great... now we have to run all the way there.

Penny: Fear not, at every check point of the places, there is the stall that has water bottles for everyone and 5 minute break from running.

Marcel: See, we get to take a break every 5 minutes.

Saylor: Oh...

Penny: Are you guys ready?

Capri: Yep! Ready than ever!

Marcel: Mhm.

Penny: Ready? Three, two, one, GO!

They started running to the mountain while avoiding the shortcuts to make it fair for each other.

Meanwhile, with Saylor

Saylor panted from running to the forest which he saw the stall of water before taking a break.

Saylor: (I guess I can make it out alive...)

Marcel grabs the water bottle before running past him without taking a break.

Saylor: Nevermind... I didn't know that it's optional for either of us...

He got up before running to the city of Blahi for the check point to get another water bottle.

Saylor: I guess I have to ditch this to continue on...

He continues running to the mountain with all his efforts to catch up with Marcel.

Meanwhile, with Capri and Camila

They both ran together to catch up with the other two.

Capri: I guess this challenge is not the worst...

Camila: Yeah...

Capri: Are you tired?

Camila: Mhm.

They arrived at the city of Blahi to stop by and drink water before resting.

Capri: It's okay, we're near to the mountain, we can do this.

Camila: Yeah. That's weird... we don't see Marcel or Saylor...

Capri: Maybe they're trying to catch up with each other to finish the game?

Camila: It could be... I guess we have to catch up.

They both continued to run to the mountain to catch up with Marcel and Saylor if they want to be safe.

Meanwhile, with Marcel

Marcel makes it to the mountain where he tries to find the way to get to the top.

Marcel: (How will I get there?)

He looked around until he saw the cable car nearby.

Marcel: I know! I should go there!

He ran to the cable car before going inside to get to the top of the mountain.

Marcel: (That was easy...)

When he checked the window, he saw someone who stole something which had used bent metal to do a zipline.

Marcel: What the heck!? This is not a good idea!!

Then they bumped into the cable car and fell.

Marcel: (Fucking idiot...)

He chilled in the cable car for a while before he arrived at the top of the mountain.

He runs there to get the flag.

Penny: Marcel was safe! Two spots left!

He sat down at a picnic table to wait for the others.

Capri and Camila arrived at the mountain after running all the way here.

Camila: *pants from all the running she did* Are we done...?

Capri: It's okay baby, we're almost there, we just need to ride the cable car while resting. You did a great job babe.

They saw the cable car and they went inside.

Saylor arrives at the mountain and goes inside the cable car since he has to be safe from being out of the game.

After they rode in the cable car, they got out of the cable car before running.

Capri and Camila try to run, but Saylor catches up.

They both tried to make it to the top of the top of the mountain, which had two flags. Capri got the flag and Saylor quickly got the flag, and Camila didn't get it on time.

Camila: Dang it...

Penny: Saylor and Capri are safe! That means it's the end of one of the adorable couple. Although it's sad since this is not the first time it happened...

Saylor: Wait, what do you mean?

Penny: Just say Brynn got eliminated which saddens Cain...

Saylor: Oh...

Camila: *sighs* I guess I didn't make it...

Capri: Baby, it's okay, we made it far together to make it to Top 5. Plus I'm only here to have fun and spend time with everyone.

Capri gives Camila a hug then a kiss on her hand.

Capri: You did a great job, you're one hell of a fighter even though you got here with Saylor.

Penny: It was sappy... But let's go home everyone.

They went  back to the competition set by riding the cable car and the bus from Blahi City.

Brayden - 22nd Place
Warren - 21st Place
Rosaria - 20th Place
Peggy - 19th Place
Beatrix - 18th Place
Spencer - 17th Place
Colton - 16th Place
Gauri - 15th Place
Pierce - 14th Place
Brynn - 13rd Place
Destiny - 12nd Place
Ollie - 11st Place
Adrian - 10th Place
Cain - 9th Place
Priya - 8th Place
Rayna - 7th Place
Molly - 6th Place
Fallon - 5th Place
Camila - 4th Place
Remaining Contestants: 3

(Mention of honor: Superstar Marker/SS belongs to one of my discord friends Name)