Legends - A Revival of the Classic - A TBF Fanfic

[The Bamboo Forest]

Hey there, just to let everyone know that I'm still on the forums - officially! I've been offline for quite a few months now, caught up in games and schoolwork. To mark my return, here's a fanfic for you. The show is Legends, a revival of our beloved game show.

Yes, that's the title. It's simple. It does the job. If you don't like it, deal with it.

The camera zooms into a lush jungle setting, as various animal sounds and a waterfall is heard. The plants and vines gradually reduce in thickness, ultimately disappearing to reveal an ancient stone head. It lights up in a pale golden orange glow and begins to speak.....

Olmec: This is.....Legends!

The show's title card suddenly "crashes" into the center of the screen as the camera is moved to capture footage of an mayan temple and then quickly turns to reveal a large pool of water.

Olmec: With your guide, Kirk Fogg - and here he is now!

With that, the camera zooms in on the audience where Kirk is seen coming down the steps of the studio's seating area.

Kirk: Thank you, thank you! It's nice to see you! Thank you, Olmec. Welcome to the Legends. Over there is the mighty temple, and its rooms are filled with lost treasures that are protected by mysterious Mayan Temple Guards. Only Olmec knows the legend behind each of the treasures in his temple. Which one are we going to hear about today?

Olmec: The Lost Light Bulb of Thomas Edison

Kirk: Aha, the Lost Light Bulb of Thomas Edison! Well, one of these six teams will have the chance to retrieve this lost light bulb. But who will do it? The Red Jaguars? The Blue Barracudas? The Green Monkeys? The Orange Iguanas? The Purple Parrots? Or the Silver Snakes? They're going to have to pass some pretty tough mental and physical tests, and in the end, only one team will have the right to enter Olmec's temple, but first they have to cross the moat, and here's how they're gonna have to do it today. Olmec?

Olmec: Across the moat lies a ruined vine bridge made out of three long vines bound together. When Kirk gives the signal, grab on to the side vines while making your way across while stepping on the bottom vine. But you must do it backwards! Once you have gotten across, your partner may do the same. When you are finished, run over here and hit the gong!

To demonstrate, Kirk slams down on the Silver Snakes' gong, which in turn rings out and lights up a shiny silver color.

Olmec: The first four teams to hit their gongs may proceed one step closer to my temple. Are you ready to take the challenge?!

The teams answer loudly, while the camera pans back to Kirk.

Kirk: Hey, Olmec! Are you ready yourself?

Olmec: It's time to rock out!

Kirk: I'll take that as a yes! Teams -  on your marks, get set, GO!!

All six teams scramble backwards to the end of the moat without much mishap. The Red Jaguars and Blue Barracudas ring in first, while the other teams lag behind a little, but eventually, two more teams manage to ring their gongs before much time passes - the Orange Iguanas and the Silver Snakes!

Kirk: Hey, a little disoriented from going backward? Well, going on to the Steps of Knowledge are the Silver Snakes....and the Orange Iguanas.....and the Blue Barracudas......and the Red Jaguars! Green Monkeys and Purple Parrots gave it a great effort too. They will not be going away empty handed though, here's what we have for them!

The Green Monkeys and Purple Parrots will be receiving a Nike-branded backpack each.

[nicklegends]

Welcome back! I'm looking forward to this and all your future contributions.

[The Dark Enforcer]

I HAVE to quote Mortal Kombat when I say:

FINISH IT![/colorpx]

[The Bamboo Forest]

The four remaining teams now walk over to a set of stone steps, where Kirk continues to talk.

Kirk: As the quest continues, it's now time for Olmec to tell us about Thomas Edison's light bulb. But teams - you'll need to pay close attention, because this round can bring you another step closer to the temple.....Olmec?

Olmec begins to tell the day's legend....

"The world had always begun without electricity - meaning no television and electronics, but most importantly....no light bulbs. However, one clever boy managed to change all that. Thomas Edison, sitting in a chair, was eavesdropping on his parents one day."

Thomas' Mother: Help! It hurts!

Doctor: It's no use, sir, we have to give her an operation....or else it will be too late.

Thomas' father: In this kind of darkness? Not going to happen! The candles are not bright enough - there is barely enough light!

"Thomas quickly entered and thought of a great idea. He placed mirrors all around the room to reflect the light and make the room brighter. With that, the doctor was finally able to perform the operation. The operation went well, and Thomas' mother survived, but also gave Thomas - ironically - a bright idea. Thomas created a very powerful mirror-type object, called a filament, and placed it in a glass container to spread light, and created the very first light bulb....which has found its way to the temple! Your task is to find the Lost Light Bulb of Thomas Edison and bring it back here."

There is a short pause before Olmec's face darkens and Kirk speaks.

Kirk: Thank you, Olmec, but tell us - where is the Lost Light Bulb?

Olmec: The Lost Light Bulb of Thomas Edison can be found......in the Shriiiiiiiine of the Silver Monkey!

Kirk: Wow! Okay, teams! You are standing on the Steps of Knowledge, and in just a while, Olmec will ask you some questions about the legend. if you think you know the answer, I want you to stomp down on the ancient marker in front of you. Go ahead, try it!

All four teams step almost simultaneously on their steps, but the Silver Snakes' lights up first.

Kirk: Snakes - you stepped down first, so you would answer the question. If you are right, you move down to the next level. But if you are wrong or run out of time, we'll have to give another team an chance to answer. The first two teams at the bottom qualify for the next round. Are you ready?

Olmec: Was Thomas Edison a child, a doctor, or....

(The Orange Iguanas ring in.)

Orange Iguanas: A child when he made the exper....

Olmec: That is correct.

(The Orange Iguanas move down to the second step.)

Olmec: Who needed the operation. Edison's father, Edison's mother, or Edison himself?

(The Orange Iguanas ring in.)

Orange Iguanas: His mother!

Olmec: That is correct.

(The Orange Iguanas move down to the third step.)

Olmec: What was lacking for the operation? Tools, lighting, or a doctor?

(The Orange Iguanas ring in.)

Orange Iguanas: Lighting.

Olmec: That is correct.

(The Orange Iguanas reach the bottom step.)

Kirk: Whoa, that was quick! Now the Orange Iguanas are going to the temple games!

Olmec: How did Edison solve this problem? With light bulbs....

(The Blue Barracudas ring in.)

Blue Barracudas: A filament?

Olmec: That is not one of the three choices - the three choices are light bulbs, mirrors, or candles.

(The Silver Snakes ring in.)

Silver Snakes: Mirrors.

Olmec: That is correct.

(The Silver Snakes move down to the second step.)

Olmec: According to the legend, did the mother survive, develop a further illness, or di...

(The Red Jaguars ring in.)

Red Jaguars: Survive

Olmec: That is correct.

(The Red Jaguars move down to the second step.)

Olmec: Did Edison make the first light bulb when he was young, or when he....

(The Silver Snakes ring in.)

Silver Snakes: Uhh..when he was grown up!

Olmec: That is correct.

(The Silver Snakes move down to the third step.)

Olmec: What is the small powerful mirror in the middle of a light bulb cal...

(The Silver Snakes ring in.)

Silver Snakes: A filament!

Olmec: That is correct.

(The Silver Snakes reach the bottom step.)

Suddenly, the two bottom steps light up and flash wildly as an enthusiastic Kirk runs over to them.

Kirk: These two teams are moving on to the Temple Games. They are the Silver Snakes and the Orange Iguanas. Blue Barracudas and Red Jaguars gave it a great effort, and they're not going to go home empty handed. We got a prize for both of them, and here it is.

The teams will be each receiving a $75 Target gift card.

Kirk: Hold on to your horses - the competition's gonna get intense! These two teams will be competing for the rights to enter Olmec's temple....right after this!

The camera zooms in on some greenery near Olmec's base, before the two halves of the show's logo smash together, and the screen fades to commercial.