Challenge #10

The challenge has been cast. The gauntlet thrown down. Many have been called, few have answered. On the planet Hacknor... On Fire Island D, twelve brave contestants will compete. Who will falter? Who will thrive? Who will be

Jon: OK gladiators, before the next challenge is anyone here a Berserker?

Professor X: Are you referring to the Nordic warriors who work themselves up into a frenetic rage before battle?

Jon: Yes.

The contestants look at each other shrugging and shaking their heads.

Jon: How about Luxan Hyper Rage? Anyone have that?

Again the contestants look at each other then shake their heads no.

Jon: How about gamma radiated cells? Anyone turn super strong and green when angry?

Once more, the participants indicate negative.

Jon: Great.

The contestants are bathed in a strange light. The ray causes them to switch genders.

Erifia: What the frell?

Professor X: I can't believe that you just did this.

Jon: Don't worry about it, the effects are only supposed to last a week. At least that's what they told me. This thing is still experimental.

Erifia: This is an outrage! What are we supposed to until then?

Jon: Hey, you're all pretty clever. You'll figure it out. Oh and one more thing. The special guest judge is them.

Jon points to the camera.

Henchman: You mean, the cameraman?

Jon: No, them. Past the camera.

AOC: The guys in the production booth?

Jon: No, past them.

Henchman and AOC: The producers?

Jon: No, the audience! The audience will be the special guest judge!

Pause

Henchman: I think I'm going to need a different outfit.

Erifia: I think we're all going to need different outfits.

AOC looks down at his chest.

AOC: Hey, these things look kind of nice.


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