Episode 1: "Meet the Team"
TV City, Los Angeles. Somewhere in the Western World...
and glamour of his surroundings XD) he stands for a moment and takes in a breath of fresh air.
Ben: It's great to be back in the city after all that travelling, I had barely left New York before I got the casting call. Next thing i know I'm invited to Hollywood to star in a new reality show. It looks like I have a fan who has been watching me compete on The Mole.
Camera Crew: Do you have any idea where you are going?
Ben: Not exactly, I was given an address through E-Mail and told to arrive before 8pm today.
Camera Crew: Wouldn't it be wise to ask for directions, Wouldn't want to be late for your next big reality show appearance would you? *Laughs menacingly*
Ben: I guess so...
Camera Crew: What about that guy over there?
Ben: Excuse me, Do you know where i can find 123 Oil Drum Lane?
Jared: Uh, Yeah bro. You like take the next left and keep going until you see the abandoned warehouse.
Ben: Warehouse? Don't you mean studio?
Jared: No bro, There's no studios down there, Just old warehouses. Hey, This guy once told me that a group of people went there to film for a new reality show and they all disappeared. Ain't that super creepy?
Ben: I'm starting to regret coming all this way.
Jared: What?
Ben: Nothing, Thanks for the directions.
Sometime Later...
Camera Crew: Do you ever get the feeling you are being watched?
Ben: For the last time no! Why in Freyr's name do you keep asking me that?
Ben approaches the Warehouse, A number of rather tired, Confused and irritable people are gathered outside.
Hélene: Basic black? Really? This time of the year? Oh don't get me started.
David: Well, Least i ain't spent the last hour bitching about the state of everyone's clothing.
Anita: Boys and girls can we please stop arguing? You are giving me a migraine, I'm sure someone will be along soon to explain everything.
Monty: Do any of you know where i am? I'm lost. I must be dreaming again.
David: What?
Ben: Excuse me, Are you guys here for Escape the Room?
Anita: Yes, Hun. Take a seat.
Ben: So did you guys get the E-mail as well?
Anita: Sure did sweetpea, I answered a casting call in the Local Newspaper. I was doing my daily crossword puzzle and there i saw it. "Contestants wanted for new Reality Show - Escape the Room" it said. I sent in an audition tape and next thing i know they send me tickets for an all expenses paid trip to Hollywood. This weird looking lady picked me up at the Airport and then dropped me off here. I've been sat here warming this bench ever since. *laughs*
Monty: I didn't receive any messages...
Ben: Really? Then how did you know about this?
Monty: I woke up here, Or did i fall asleep here? I can't remember. All i know is that I feel asleep in the City of Ember and then i was here.
Ben: Ember? I have never heard of it.
Monty: Not many people have, It's underground.
Hélene: Underground? *scoffs* What nonsense. Who lives underground these days?
David: Well judging by your complexion, You don't see the sun alot.
Hélene: I come from Midnight Hollow, It's natural to be this skin tone when you live somewhere where there is sunlight for 20 minutes a day.
Ben: So how did you know about this Reality Show?
Hélene: I applied with my casting agent, She thought it would be rather relaxing with all the stress I have been under lately. You know, With all the designing and travelling, trying to find inspiration for my new collection. Then all that PR work and advertising, Finding someone to model my new range of men's underwear. Oh you know how it is.
Anita: How what is Hun?
Hélene: Being a famous fashion designer...
Anita: Never heard of you.
David: Nor me.
Ben: Or me.
Monty: What is fashion?
As the group finishes their discussion, Laurel is seen climbing out of the Dumpster.
Laurel: Woo! That was some party last night. I haven't woken up in a dumpster like that since...
Laurel notices the group.
Laurel: Hey, New peeps! Waz up party people! WOOHOO!
Anita turns her nose away in disgust at the smell of Laurel.
Anita: Well you certainly smell like you have been having a good time sweetie.
Laurel: You guys here for the midnight rave party?
David: Not Exactly, We are here for this Escape the Room thing.
Ben: Does anyone know when this thing starts?
Laurel: Beats me, I was left over from last night. Woo!
David: Well I'm not standing around here all night, I've got better places to be. I got a big part in a new Arnold Stallone movie and they are probably missing me on set.
Hélene: You are in movies? What as? The explosions?! *Laughs to herself*
David: I am a stunt double actually, You know in that Bond film where he flips the car to avoid running over that girl? Well i was in the driving seat when the car flipped.
Laurel: Awesome! I bet you get to go to alot of the movie afterpartys?
David: Sometimes.
Laurel: WOOOOHOOO! I love movie parties!
Inside the Warehouse...
Janet: Well the new test subjects have arrived, Shall I bring them inside?
Taskmaster: Yesssss, Let zem in Janet. I cant vait to meet zem.
Janet leaves the room to greet the guests.
The Taskmaster stands from his chair and laughs maniacally.
Taskmaster: Everyzing is going to plan, Zis new team is sure to succeed where others haz failed.
Taskmaster: I just hope they can zurvive ze tests, Ze last few teams failed to impress.
The Taskmaster laughs as he flips a switch to reveal a TV screen, It buzzes into life.
The TV suddenly switches on to the Evil shopping network.
Shopping Network Host: And next up we have the medieval torture chair, It comes complete with iron shackles and a holster for all your torture implements. It can be yours for just four easy payments of $49.99!
Taskmaster: Zat iz not meant to happen! Janet! The TV iz broken again!
Outside...
The group are busy discussing David's movie career as one of the large red doors swings open. The group all turn in unison to notice Janet standing in the doorway.
Janet: Good evening ladies and gentlemen, Sorry to keep you waiting.
Ben: I'm here for the Escape the Room Reality show, Sorry I'm late. I'm assuming this is the place?
Janet: Yes, You are correct. You are in the right place. I'm guessing you are all here for the same thing? You all answered the casting call to compete in Escape the Room?
All: Yes!
Janet: Then allow me to introduce myself, My name is Janet and i will be your supervisor while you compete in this reality show. Please introduce yourselves, I have no idea who any of you guys are and i need to make sure i have the right people on my list.
David: Yo! What's up, everyone? I'm super stoked to be here! Name's David, and I'm from Los Angeles. I work as a stunt double, and I have to say that escape rooms are one of my favourite things! I am ready to win this, and I hope you all are too!
Janet: I'm glad you are as excited as we are Mr. Hasegawa. If you are a fan of escape rooms you will not be disappointed. Next!
Hélene: Hello, my name is Hélene Melrose. I'm from Midnight Hollow where I run my own boutique. I have an extraordinaire taste in clothes and... er, you all have hmm, rather abstruse wardrobes. Actually, I would like to take this opportunity to give you all a brief lecture on fundamental colour theories and hopefully you'll get rid of those atrocity covers by the time we are finished.
Janet: That dress is divine, You must let me know where you got it Ms. Melrose.
Hélene: I made it myself, It is part of my winter drab collection.
Janet: Sounds very exotic, Next!
Laurel: LAUREL LEMON-LIME IN DA HAUS!! PAR-TEY! PAR-TEY! PAR-TEY! GAME ON AND HAVE FUN!! WOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!
Janet: Yes, Very much Woohoo. Just don't let the Taskmaster hear you using that type of language Ms. Lemon-Lime. Next!
Anita: Hello everyone. It's a pleasure to meet you all. My name is Anita. I'm 48 years young and the mother of four beautiful children who I love very dearly. I'm a quick thinker, and I love to do a crossword or two, so I think I will be a splendid asset to our team! I can not wait to get to know you all individually, and if you can't already guess, I am very caring and love to help others. So if you need someone to be a team leader, I am more than happy to step in and take charge! Oh this is going to be so much fun! I can already tell! Thank you all for being a part of this amazing opportunity!
Janet: Very nice to meet you Mrs. Anderson. I've heard so much about you and your children. You have quite the famous Reality Show family, I'm sure you will be missed.
Anita: Pardon Hun?
Janet: Next!
Monty: Hi, my name is Monty Hood and yes The Hood from AYTO season 1 is my great Granddad… That’s where I got my cool looks from… Cool hey!?
Janet: I thought you looked familiar, I <3 AYTO! I've watched every season. My fave was... *coughs* sorry, I'm getting off track. Next!
Ben: Hey guys. My name is Benjamin Schiffer, but everybody just calls me Ben. A few of you might know me from the ongoing season of The Mole, but I am the official first boot, even though Maddie left before me. I wished that I could spend more time there, but that wasn't possible. Anyway, I'm 18 years old and I'm from Cologne, Germany, where I live with my family and my cats Carlina and Doro. The second one, Doro, is actually at a reality TV show as well, and apparently does better than me *laughs*. Well, how to describe myself, I'm still attending Business School and it's as boring as last grade. I still love to hang out and sometimes prank my friends although I sometimes have problems understanding irony due to my autism. I love Video Games, especially Abnormality Kart, and I love listening to music, that's why I'm a fan of Euro vision, but Germany got prelast so that kinda sux. Sometimes I may have problems with the language since English is not my mother language, but I'll try my best.
Janet: Thank you Mr. Schiffer. Well that's all i need, Please follow me.
David: Yo, Janet? That is your name is'nt it?
Janet: Yes, It is.
David: Hey, You don't happen to know if there is like any prize money for appearing in this show is there? Because i'm missing out on a rather big paycheck to be here right now.
Janet: My boss will explain everything you want to know and more Mr. Hasegawa when we get upstairs.
The group follow Janet inside the building.
Anita: Excuse me sweetpea, I don't mean to be a bother but is there any... *Coughs awkwardly* Bathrooms around here? I haven't been since the Airport and I'm dying for a...
Janet: I'm sorry you'll have to wait until after the presentation.
Anita's phone begins to ring, The ring tone is The Mole theme tune.
Anita: Excuse me darling, I have to take this. It could be important.
She answers the phone
Anita: Hello? No it's Mum. I can't talk Hun I'm in the middle of a reality show. Yes, It's in the microwave. No, I don't know when I'll be back. Okay, Mummy loves you too. Bye! xxx
Janet: Please no phones or mobile communication devices! It interferes with the equipment!
Janet swipes Anita's phone and puts it in her pocket, She then takes the group upstairs.
Upstairs, They arrive at a large ominous looking red door. Janet pushes a button on the intercom and talks thought the speaker grill.
Janet: Hey, Task. You're new team is here. Can you buzz us through?
Taskmaster: Of courze, Send zem in. *Evil Laugh* (Thinking that the mic is switched off)
Taskmaster: You foolz! If only you knew what dangerz lie ahead. You are all zure to perish before the week iz through! *Has a laughing fit*
Janet: *Face palms* Task, The mic is still on.
Taskmaster: Bugger! You did'nt hear any of zat! (Still thinking it is switched off) Ztupid bloody intercom, Why doez she think i can work zis bloody thing. Bloody nagging me every five bloody minutes aboutz how I am using it incorrectly.
Janet: Nope, I can still hear you.
Hélene: I hate to rush things along but do you think I am stupid? This is clearly some sort of elaborate plot in which we are all going to meet our certain demise. That is, According to this imbecile on the intercom. Ladies and gentlemen, I suggest we all leave at once...
Laurel interrupts
Laurel: WOOP! THEY GOT PINBALL!!!
Monty: This is really cool, I have never seen one of these machines before, But I've heard stories about them. Hey, Look! I'm top scoring!
Laurel: *Making noises like the Pinball machine* Pew, pew! Pow! Woo! Vwoorp! Bing, Bing! BOOP!
Monty: Look at all these other names on this high score list, Katya, Alfredo, Roger, Fungi, Crystal...
Janet: NO!! STOP!!! DON'T TOUCH THAT!! Please, Stop messing around with the Pinball Machine of Doom!
Monty: I'm very sorry, I didn't know...
Janet: Well, Don't touch it. It's very delicate and very dangerous. It's also very temperamental, One false move and it will take your hand off!
The Group venture inside the Office.
The Taskmaster is seen sat at his desk, patiently awaiting the team.
Taskmaster: Good evening Team, I've been expecting you for some time now. I trust zat your journeys were...
Hélene: SHUT UP! I demand to know why you brought me here! I think we all deserve an explanation, We signed up for a Reality Show not this!
Taskmaster: Very well, I apologize for ze trickery on my part. You see, I sent out a casting call for 6 intrepid puzzle solvers to take on my challenge. There vaz however a different motive other than entertaining ze viewing public. From zis point in time i regret to informz youz that none of youz may leave. Me and my asociate Janet have kidnapped you with one simple purpose... My amusement! You see there has been a lapse in evil villainy zthese last few months so to alleviate our boredom we havez decided to construct a serious of escape rooms and let loose the general public upon them so az to generate our own evil brand of entertainment.
*The group gasps*
Taskmaster: I know this may haz come az a shock to youz all, I suggest you prepare yourselves for the challenges ahead.
Ben: This sounds really cool actually, It's like we are in some secret spy movie or Saw. This could be Saw... I'm hoping it's not.
Anita: What are you doing sweetie?
Ben: I'm preparing myself for the challenges ahead like the guy in the mask said.
Anita: Oh, I thought you had broken your legs Hun. *Chuckles*
Taskmaster: Vell i'm glad youz are all taking it zo well, Usually most people freak out when ze realize they have been kidnapped by a Super villain and forced to play his nefarious games for his own amusement.
Laurel: Lock-In Party! Woo!
Hélene: Oh god, Why didn't i book that flight to Paris instead?
David: Well, I guess i got no choice but to buy into this bull crap. Guess James Bond will have to do his own stunts for awhile.
Monty: You do realise that there is more of us than them? We could easily overpower them.
Taskmaster: I vould advize against zat, For you see if anything should happen to me or Janet the Warehouse is rigged to explode. Iz'nt that clever! Vat did you think vaz in all those crates downstairs? Cuddly toys? Fidget Spinners? Ha! Now zat vould be evil!
Hélene: You monster! Let us go!
Taskmaster: Nah.
Amidst the confusion, Anita looks on at the red statue looking rather despondent.
Anita: *Sighs*
Ben: I know, I guess we are in a bad situation if you stop to think about it. But I'm sure we will pull through if we work together!
Anita: No sweetie, I sighed because I used to have a body like that. *Points to the statue*
Ben: Oh... Um, Yeah. That's cool too I guess.
The rest of the group can still be heard arguing with the Taskmaster.
Laurel: WOOHOO!
Taskmaster: Trying to summon Diane White von't save you Ms. Lemon-Lime. *Laughs*
David: Do you really think kidnapping us would be this easy? People know where we were going, People will know we are missing. Do you honestly think no one will come looking for us?
Taskmaster: Vell it's worked so far, We've had many teams try and fail at my little games. Nobody has come looking for zem yet. I'd say ve are fairly confident with our plans.
Monty: This is hopeless, Why can't I just wake up, I would be back in Ember. Safe and far from here.
David: I agree, This does feel like a bad dream to be honest dude.
The group continues to argue much to the annoyance of Task and Janet.
Janet: I don't get paid enough for this.
Taskmaster: Okay, Okay. Howz about I make a deal viz you all? You stay the night and play one of my games in the morning. Then youz are free to leave if you so wish.
All: No!
David: Listen dude, You got 5 secs to let us go before i punch you out.
Taskmaster: Did i also happen to mention zhere is a prize of $250,000 for each of youz if you chooze to attempt my Escape room?
After much arguing, Plotting and discussions the Team agrees to stay the night. With the prospects of a $250,000 prize just for taking part nobody can believe their luck, Despite being given the option to leave, Nobody does... (Weird, Isn't it?)
The following morning...
Janet: Good morning ladies and gentlemen, Hope you are all enjoying your complementary breakfast! Not many people who have been kidnapped can say that they have enjoyed this level of hospitality can they?
Nobody answers
Janet: Well, Um *coughs nervously* Yes, As I was saying. Today, You will take part in your first challenge. Your first escape room, Isn't this exciting?!
Still nobody answers, The Group decides to finish their breakfast.
Monty: If i shut my eyes, I can still see Ember. But when i open them again, I'm here. Everything is so different here. It's like two different worlds.
Janet: Sounds fascinating, But we must crack on. The Taskmaster will be along shortly to escort you to your first room.
Hélene: Yes, When will his lordship be gracing us with his presence so we can get out of this dump?
Janet: I can't tell if that was sarcasm or not?
Laurel: Sarcasm? No this is Sarcasm "I really like the cereal here"
David: Yeah, I second that. The cereal tastes like cardboard.
Janet: How dare you?! DO NOT MOCK EVIL BRAN! We had it flown in from Brussels especially for you guys!
Ben: How can Bran be evil?
Anita: Let me tell you Hun, From experience. It is, It just is. Speaking of evil bran, I recommend you don't use the bathroom in this place sweetpeas. It's full of rats!
Janet: Please can we all just stop complaining, Finish our breakfasts and head outside. We have so much time and so little to do.
Outside...
Taskmaster: Thank you allz for staying viz us, Ve really do appreciate it. Afterall, You could allz leave anytime zat you vish. However, Just in case of emergencies i had Janet install tacking chips in all of your necks last night vhile you were schleeping, So we can just re-kidnapp you should you decidez to wander off.
David: *Sarcastically* Sounds great...
Taskmaster: That'z the spirit!
Taskmaster: Anyvay, Let me introduce youz all to our mode of transport this morning. The Task-Mobile!
Anita: You aren't going to try and squeeze me into that car are you Hun? Because the real escape challenge will be getting me out of the car at the destination.
Taskmaster: Uh...
David: This is ridiculous, Surely knowing that there was going to be 8 of us you would have bought a bigger car?
Taskmaster: Shutz up! I'm on a budget. It is true whatz zey say you knowz, Crime does'nt pay!
Monty: This is the strangest dream I've ever had. If i hold my nose, It still hurts even though i'm asleep. It's so realistic!
Laurel: I had a dream once that i was at a party at the bottom of the ocean, There was this octopus with glow sticks and I had a dance off with a shark.
Hélene: Of all the people to be kidnapped by, We get kidnapped by the guy who drives a Sloppy Jaloppy... *Sighs* Remind me never to answer a casting call ever again.
David: It's times like this I miss jumping out of burning buildings and smashing through windows.
Ben: Oh come on guys! We gotta try and stay positive, How else are we going to work together?
Taskmaster: Right, Everybody get in ze backseat.
Janet: Ladies first, So that means me. I call shotgun!
Taskmaster: And finally we are off, Let the games begin! *Evil laugh*
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