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Episode 14: Shattered beyond repair/Palm trees

Meanwhile Flower and Razorblade were talking about Cappy when Cali emerged from the bushes "Oh! Cali! Whats up?" Caligraphy pen growled "Cappy tried to convince me Cookie was some sort of spy for someone named "Bee" Or something." Razorblade snarled "I hate that guy." Flower looked away "Well... It looks like they're at least trying to get better...!" Both of them turned to face Flower "Huh?" "Well... They seem like they're being nice to Lighter!" Caligraphys face went pale. "Cal...? You okay?" "Listen... I didn't tell you this but... I've heard some things from CB about Lighter... Lighter like... Killed their whole family and junk!" Flower was stunned. Before sighing "Sounds like CB was missing with you." "I'm not sure... CB was like... Crying while they explained." "CB...? Crying...!?"

Back to cookie: They followed nest to something they certainly weren't expecting. A small village full of mostly calm and kind looking Objects. Nest led Cookie somewhere. The whole time there were walking Nest would say hi and wave at different objects. Everytime they either ignored her or growled. Eventually they made it to a small looking hut. Nest opened the door and called out "Oh Bucket! We have company!" A bucket fullof those Worm On A String toys walked down and smiled "Oh! You must be visiting from overseas! Welcome!" Cookie smiled "Er... Hi...!"

Cappy was talking with Bottle and Lighter about Cookie when he saw something at the top of tree "Whats that?" Bottle looked up and gasped "The chest!" "HE HID IT IN A TREE!?" Cappy smirked "Dont worry you guys! I've got this!" Cappy struggled up the tree. Bottle sighed "You need help?" "I got it!" Eventually Cappy found himself sliding back down the tree. He growled "I ca-" Lighter perked up "I have an idea!" He picked Cappy up and set him on his head. Cappy struggled to reach the Chest "Bottle! Pick Lighter up!" "What!? N-" Cappys glare immediately changed her mind, She sighed and picked Lighter up. Giving Cappy just enough height to get the chest "I got it!" Bottle immedately dropped Bottle with an unapologetic "Whoops." Cappy stood up immediately and smiled "Lets go tell Vintage!"

"So your here to win one billion dollars?" "Yep! It'll greatly help with my scientific research!" Cookie smiled. Nest took a sip of her tea "Your friends sound nice" "They are! Especially Vintage." They almost purred out. Nest chuckled "Ah to be young and in love." "I'm 41." Nest perked up "Oh! I couldn't tell. My apologizes." Cookie chuckled "Its fine! But um... I actually wanted to ask. Sorry if its a bit personal but... Why did everyone back out there seem upset with you...?" "Oh! Well i'm not considered the brightest one here. See, I've fostered... Probably over hald this village at this point. Having kids is seemed as something... Not exactly smart. So lots of parents abandon their eggs. And so I adopt them whenever I find them!" Cookie was surprised. Their story reminded them of their egg. Cookie smiled "I actually got an egg at home." "Oh really?" "Yep...! It shouldn't be long till they hatch actually." "Oh! Congratulations!re you a first time parent? If so I have some amazing tips I can share!" "Actually I have a kid a back home! They're 24." Nest and Cookie continued this conversation before they heard in the distance "Cookie Where are you!?" Cookie perked up "Oh crap! That sounds like my friends. One moment. Cookie walked out of the house to see Milkshake and CB Emerging from the bushes. Milkshake gasped "Woah! Look at this place CB!" CB Seemed to be in shock. Cookie sighed "Why did you guys call me...?" Nest walked out of her hut and gasped "More visitors! I'll make more tea!" Cookie sighed "Actually they're here to grab me. It looks like I have to go." CB Cleared their throat "Well... We can stay a little right...? This place looks really nice...!"

Vintage groaned "Its been forever! I'm going to find them!" As he journyed through the woods he smelt something good. He followed the scent to nests cabin. He claled out "Cookie! Where are you! Cookie was inside. They sat up "Vinnie! Alright. Thats it! I REALLY have to go! Thank you and Bucket so much but... Goodbye!" Nest said nothing as they walked out.

Vintage, Cookie, Milkshake and CB Walked back to the boat. "Okay! Everyone onboard!" CB didn't move. "Cherry Blossom? Come on!" CB Took a deep breath "I want to stay here." Everyone turned around and gasped "What!?" "That village... It... It reminds me of home...! Before... HIM." CB Didn't gesture to Lighter, But he still looked away in shame. Milkshake hovered over "But... You have a chance to win the challenges! Don't you want to?" "I'd rather stay here. This place... It makes me-" They were cut off by someone calling out "Wait!" Everyone turned to the woods to see Nest and Bucket running after them. Nest huffed "Oh! You must be the Vintage Cookie told me so much about!" A few people glanced at a Cookie with a face so red it could put a tomato to shame. "I was wondering if me and my husband could come with you...?" Vintage smiled "I don't see a reason why not! We're a little behind on contestants!" Milkshake turned to them "Hey! Since you guys are leaving tell CB They shouldn't stay!" Nest turned to CB and sighed "Listen, This world is different from your own. And may not be the most welcoming... But it can also be amazing. A community of people working together learning to love and live. I may have not had this but I have a good feeling for you." Nest handed CB Their bag "Here. Tell them I gave you my old house. This bag has a warning flare and lighter inside. if you ever want to leave just say so. I was going to use it to leave but I don't need it. Good luck and be safe. Okay?" CB Paused. "Thank you..." "Of course." CB Started to walk away as the boat took off with Nest and Bucket onboard. CB turned around before entering the bushes and waved. Happy tears in her eyes as they smiled. Lighter slightly waved. Tears streaming down their face. As the island got out of few the silent tears only got bigger. Cappy walked up to them "Lighter...? You okay...?" Lighter turned to them "I'm not sure... I... I might need some time alone..."

later that night:
Vintage sighed "Its that time again. Team Lightning. Lets go ahead and get right to the point okay?"

Flower voted for: Milkshake

Raz voted for: MIlkshake

Broom voted for: Flower

MIlkshake voted for: Flower

Flower turned their head "Huh...!?" Broom was in shock "I... I didn't think anyone else would vote for you...! I didn't want my vote to do much...!" Vintage interupted "Its a tie! Guess i'll... Flip a coin?" Flower called out "I call tails!" Milkshake beamed "Than i'll do heads!" Vintage flipped the coin in his hand and showed it to everyone. "Heads! Flower is eliminated!" Raz gasped "What...!? No!" Flower sighed "Its fine Raz! Really! Good l-" "If your leaving I'm going too!" "What!? No way!" "I'm not goinf through this al-" "I don't mean to be rude but we have some more of this episode to go. So...? Whos gonna leave?" Raz grabbed Flowers hand "We're in this together. Right?" Flower paused before sighing "Are you sure...?" "Of course I am" Flower smiled "Fine than... Lets go." Hand-in-hand the two entered the Portal.

Vintage stood before everyone. "Alright! It is time to make a big announcment! Nest and Bucket will be joining Team Thunder! And we have someone who left rejoining! Please welcome Dorito!" Caligraphy Pen smiled "Dorito!" Dorito emerged from the bushes and smiled "Cali!" Vintage smiled as the two embraced. "We may still be a little low but hey! Guess everything works out in the end... Right?"

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Cookie yelled at BL "For the last time NO! We aren't gonna hurt them" "Have you forgotten who is in control?" "What good have you done me!?" "Remember, While yes, I'll help you. I can also cause pain." "I don't care how much pain you cause me! I won't help!" BL Walked over to their eggs tank. Cookie went silent "Dont. You. Dare." "Listen to me, The only reason Chip is still alive is because of you. They were one of the ones who voted for me so be thankful. Now, Lets go over the plan to get rid of that bastard Cali again. Shall we?" Cookie sighed "Fine..."