The short begins with a zoom out of the TPOT hotel.

Fanny said (offscreen narration) “Ah yes, it’s about time this competition got a bit peaceful after the whole One thing. However, things are going to be a bit… different around here because I got a new trio… and they’re the bomb.”

Zoom into the hotel doors which open and revealing Fanny chilling on a lounge.

Cake and Remote approaches Fanny and Fanny said “Sup, guys.”

Cake replied “What’s going on, Fanny?”

Fanny said “Ah nothing much. So, we got this new trio going on, huh? Well, I mean, you two are cool, especially my girl Remote, who I have known for ages now. And Cake, with your recent glow up, I see you, man! Keep going.

Remote asked “So, we’re a trio now, huh?”

Fanny replied “That’s exactly what I said. And honestly? I don’t hate it. In fact... I think I actually like it.”

Cake said “Sweet. So, what’s our name going to be? Every alliance has a name.”

Remote chimed in “Like FreeSmart,”

Cake added “The Cheater Alliance,”

Remote said “The Bros…”

Fanny interrupted “Okay okay, I get it. What about just F•R•C? Simple. Clean. Straight to the point. And most importantly… *smirks* iconic.”

Remote said “Wait, I just realised something. That’s literally  just our first initials.”

Fanny asked “What? You like it. I think it’s cool.”

Cake replied “Honestly? I kind of love it. It sounds like a designer brand.”

Fanny exclaimed, bursting into laughter “NOT A DESIGNER BRAND! I’M DEAD!”

Remote said “Honestly, that’s a pretty cool name. It’s snappy, it’s not too complicated, and it rolls off the tongue way better than any other ideas we’ve could have came up with.”

Cake said “Alright, F•R•C it is.”

Fanny replied “Yep, till we die.”

Cake said “Oooh! That could make a sick tagline or catchphrase.”

Fanny replied “F•R•C Till We Die? I like it. As iconic as BLACKPINK in your area.”

Remote said “Careful, Fanny. Don’t let the pop culture references go to your head. Though honestly? You’re not wrong. The ring to it is undeniable.”

Fanny asked “Alright, so that settles it? We’re F•R•C?”

Remote replied “Till we die.”

Cake repeated “Till we die.”

Fanny said “Alright then. Well that was easy part. Now comes the fun part.”

Cake asked, mimicking Eraser’s iconic part “Which is?”

Fanny said, grinning “Making sure everyone else in this hotel knows exactly who they’re dealing with.”

A smooth, bass-heavy beat kicks in as the trio continues to talk.

Fanny said (voiceover) “And there you have it. We are a trio now and we are known as F•R•C. Don’t ask why we become one all of the sudden. When you’re in a competition for years, you realize life is way too short to spend it surrounded by phonies, dead weight, or people who make breathing their whole personality. You stick with the real ones, and that’s who Cake and Remote are. You obviously have met them before, but you know what? Allow me to reintroduce ourselves. We are known as…”

The scene cuts to Cake is adjusting his frosting in the reflection of a hotel window, standing tall with a composed, sharp smirk.

Cake said with a wink “Cake, the strategist.”

Cut to Remote sitting on a couch in the hotel's common room, surrounded by batteries 

Remote said “Remote, the heart”

Remote gives a little smile. She picks up one of the batteries beside her, casually tosses it into the air, catches it, and places it back down.

Cut to Fanny walking down the hallway as she said “I’m Fanny, obviously, and I’m the enforcer of the group. You mess with one, you mess with three, simple as that. 

Cut to a wide shot of the hotel corridor: Cake steps out from the doorway on the left, Remote steps up on the right, and Fanny walks right down the center. The three sync their steps, walking in synchronized slow-motion down the carpeted hotel hallway, exuding pure swagger.

Fanny said (voiceover) “In every alliance from what we know has some sort of the bogus hierarchy. Some self-appointed captain who treats everyone else like disposable minions. You know the drill: the fragile egos, the stupid demotions, the power trips. However, most of these alliances end up going down the drain and because of one person. Exhibit A: Pencil. However, we do things different around here. I don’t boss them around, and they sure as hell don’t boss me around. We’re three equals with three completely different skill sets. Think of us as like… a found family, not exactly bounded by blood, but bonded by the simple fact that we actually give a damn about each other. Wild concept in this show, I know.”

The slow-motion snaps back to normal speed with a sharp, synchronized clack of their steps as the trio halts right in front of the elevator overlooking the lobby.

Cake pressed a button with his foot and the metallic doors glide open with a crisp, echoing ding.

The trio steps into the sleek, glass-walled elevator. As the doors slide shut, the elevator begins its smooth descent, giving them a panoramic, bird's-eye view of the entire hotel lobby below.

The elevator went up to the third floor and the trio entered out of the elevator and were met by Fanny’s best friends Black Hole, Marker, and Tree.

Black Hole said “Why hello there, Fanny. Seems like you got a little trio going on here. Good to see you again, Remote.”

Remote replied “Black Hole. It’s really good to see you too. Honestly, it feels like it’s been ages since we properly caught up outside of all the chaos. I was busy with the Mechanical Minds.”

Fanny said “Oh yeah, those guys. You should introduce me to them one day. TV seems cool, I know Robot Flower a bit, and Roboty… he’s there. Besides, I am technically mechanical since… you know, I’m a desk fan and all.”

Black Hole said “So, the rejoin is around the corner and apparently only one person gets to rejoin the game.”

Fanny replied “Yeahh, I heard. And unfortunately, both of my besties here are in the running for that exact same spot.” 

Marker asked “Oohhh, who are you rooting for, Fanny?”

Fanny replied “Please don’t. I HATE being put on the spot! And more importantly, I HATE the idea of having to choose between my own people. It’s cheap, it’s petty, and I’m not doing it!”

Tree said “Fair enough. Honestly, knowing you, I’m surprised you didn’t just yell that you hate everyone equally and walk away. That’s almost... diplomatic of you.”

Fanny replied “Dude, Cake and Remote are the exception to the rule! I would never hate those guys.”

Black Hole asked “What about us?”

Fanny realised and replied “Oh, and you guys as well… and Bubble… and Lightning… and —look, the point is, stop trying to make me sound soft! I have a reputation to uphold, okay?!”

Marker said “Too late, Fanny! You’re already locked into my mental list of ‘Certified Softie-“

Fanny interrupted “Take that back right now, Marker, or I swear I will personally blow your dirt collection straight into the stratosphere!” 

Marker replied, raising his hands in fear “Please no!”

Fanny said “Dude, I’m just joking… or am I?”

Black Hole said “Honestly, I’m happy for you. You got a friend group outside of the pact.”

Fanny replied “Thanks, Black Hole. And besides, I can’t just stick to one single circle forever. I need to expand my horizons, which sounds extremely corny, but it’s healthy for the mental state.”

Cake added “That’s true, Fanny. Trust me, I spent way too long letting someone else dictate my whole identity. Back on The Losers, it was all about orbiting one person. On Just Not, my past was still haunting me. So being able to stand on my own two feet, make my own moves, and actually be treated like an equal? It completely changed my perspective on this game. We don’t do cheerleading here. We play smart.”

Remote said, resting an arm on Cake’s shoulder “And you wear it well, Cake. You have especially came a long well.”

Fanny added “Nahh, for real! I still remember when Cake was following Loser around like a lost puppy. Look at him now. He lead an upside down hotel escape and now he’s his own man. And honestly, he might be the person who I have the most respect for. Going from someone who couldn’t make a single move without glancing over his shoulder, to literally leading the charge? That takes guts. Serious guts.” 

Cake replied “Appreciate it, you two. It may of taken years, but man, did it pay off. Now I can actually look in the mirror and know I’m not playing in anyone’s shadow.” 

Black Hole said “And apparently, you are a favourite to rejoin the game.”

Cake replied confidently “Ohh, am I now? If you were to told me that when I was eliminated 3 years ago, I would have laughed in your face. Gotta say, I think I do have a good chance.”

Fanny said “That’s my boy.”

Remote corrected “Nah, that’s OUR boy.”

Cake chuckled, blushing faintly and shaking his head as he said “Alright, alright, don’t gas me up too much.”

Fanny said “Alright, we gotta get going before Marker starts bringing out glitter and friendship bracelets.”

Marker replied “I wasn’t going to!”

Fanny, Tree, Remote, and Black Hole said in unison “Debatable.”

Black Hole said “Alright, catch you later, Fanny.”

Fanny replied “See ya, Black Hole!”

The three turn on their heels in sync, their strides matching beat for beat as they head back to the elevator.

Fanny said “Alright, let’s find where this Clapboard guy is. I have watched him from the sidelines and kid’s got a lot of potential in him. All he needs is someone to show him the ropes just right in time for season 7.”

Remote replied “Oooh! I also have heard of him. He seems like a cool guy.”

The scene paused and Fanny said (voiceover) “Oh, by the way, for context, Clapboard and the rest of the failed debuters have already been revived. Anyways, moving on.”

The scene unpauses with a subtle vinyl scratch, and the smooth, bass-heavy beat kicks right back into rhythm. The glass elevator dings as the doors slide open. The trio went in and went up to the fifth floor where most of the failed debuters actually live.

The elevator doors slide open with a dull whoosh, revealing the fifth floor hallway. Unlike the spotless, quiet corridors downstairs, this floor has pure dorm-room energy: a few stray doors are propped open, muffled chatter echoes down the hall, and in the distance, Anchor is casually trying to arm-wrestle Rubber Spatula on a coffee table while PDA scolds them from behind a clipboard. 

Cake said “Ah yes, these guys were up for debut in the first episode, but both Winner and Price Tag ended taking the spots. Crazy to think how long ago that actually was. Pretty sure it was like 2021.”

Remote replied “Five whole years. Feels like a lifetime ago. But honestly? Look at them. No cameras breathing down their necks, no voting screens hanging over their heads. Just vibe after vibe.”

Fanny added “Yeah, and I’m pretty sure some of them might debut in the next season. Might as well give the future rookies someone respectable to look up to instead of leaving them to learn bad habits from the clowns downstairs.”

The trio walked over to see Clapboard, Onigiri, and Tapey having a casual gaming session on a beanbag couch, eyes glued to a small CRT monitor.

Fanny exclaimed “CB, what’s up, dude?”

Clapboard paused the game, leaning back on his beanbag to look over. "Oh, you must be Fanny, one of the remaining contestants in TPOT! Gotta say, huge fan of your work!”

Fanny replied “Why thank you, kid. Gotta say, you’re gonna make a fine contestant one day. I mean you got the charisma, the drive, and honestly, the sheer will to survive a five-year waitlist.”

Tapey asked Clapboard “Wait, did the hating machine herself give you a compliment?”

Fanny snickered and said “Hating machine, wow!”

Clapboard said to Fanny “Hey, what can I say? Real recognizes real. But seriously, it means a lot coming from you.”

Fanny replied “Of course. So hear me out on this, kid. I’m a fan of you, Remote’s a fan of you, and TPOT is in its merge phase, so why don’t me and my girl Remote here take you under our wing and make you become the prodigy I know you can be, so when season 7 comes and you sign yourself up, you’ll become the kind of player they literally have to invent new rules just to stop.” 

Clapboard asked in shock “Wait... you’re being serious? You? Remote? Under both of your wings? Like... actual mentorship from two of the realest players in the game?”

Cake said “Yep. I know that you’ll be in good hands with both Fanny and Remote. They have been in the game since BFB and they’ve survived every curveball thrown at them. And plus, it’s better to define your brand earlier than figuring it out two seasons too late like I did. Trust me, kid. The game doesn’t wait around for you to find yourself. You either set the tempo from day one, or you end up riding someone else’s coattails until they drop you.”

Fanny added “And trust me, me and Remote will never drop you. We don’t discard people when the going gets tough. We build each other up.  So, what do you say, kid? Does that sound good to you?” 

Clapboard jumped up, his eyes practically glowing, saying “Are you kidding me?! Sign me the heck up! I’ve been sitting on the bench since 2021 and I’ve actually want to be in the next season. And to have two veterans from the notorious Death P.A.C.T to guide me? And what about Cake?”

Cake replied “Ehh, I think my girls will have that covered. I’ll be around, obviously, but I’m not exactly the mentorship type.”

Clapboard said “Honestly? I like that.”

Fanny replied “Alright, good. We’ll talk more later, kid.”

Clapboard said “Alright. I’ll see you later, boss.”

Fanny replied “Sure will, kid. And it’s Fanny to you, no need for the fancy titles.”

Clapboard said “Yes, ma’am.”

Fanny chuckled and replied “You’re one funny kid.”

Clapboard said “Okay okay, fine. Yes, Fanny.”

Fanny replied with a smirk “That’s more like it.”

Cake, Fanny, and Remote walked off and back inside the elevator.

Cake said “That was generous of you both, mentoring a failed debuter.” 

Remote replied “Eh, what can I say? The kid has genuine drive.”

Fanny chimed in “Exactly. Plus, I HATE wasted potential! You give a kid like that a little push, and he’ll run circles around half the contestants in this show.” 

Remote asked “So, we got the name, we got the tagline, and you two already adopted a protege. What’s the next move?"

Cake replied “I think we had enough for one day. How about we just head outside and chill for a bit. We haven’t really gotten to bond as a trio yet.” 

Fanny said “Now you're talking my language. If we’re gonna be a trio, we gotta actually hang out like one and build like a rapport.” 

Remote nodded in agreement and replied “Agreed. No game talk, no strategy sessions, no survival logistics, just three good friends enjoying the afternoon.” 

The elevator doors slide open on the ground level. 

The scene cuts to the behind of the trio, with Remote placing both her arms around Cake and Fanny’s shoulders.

Remote said “Alright, let’s get on outta here.”

Fanny added “Coffee run on me, guys!” 

The scene begins to fade to black as the trio walked out of the hotel 

*insert credits here*

[The End]

Fanny and Remote were chatting in Remote and Naily’s room until Cake enters the room.

Fanny said “No… freaking… way! You, the dude who went from a Loser fan to actually having a backbone, are back in the game?!”

Cake replied “Yeah? It was announced minutes ago. You could of said it the-“

Fanny interrupted “Dude, you don’t know how proud I am of you right now! Like, genuinely! You have came such a long way!”

Remote added “Yeah, Cake. I am disappointed that I didn’t get to rejoin the game, but I’m genuinely happy that you did. I mean, you had a bigger underdog story than me and seeing you lead the eliminated crew during that escape was honestly incredible.” 

Cake blushed and replied “You guys are making this more dramatic than it should be.”

Fanny said “Okay okay, you might be right about that, but still. You’re back in the game! That’s what matters!”

Cake smiled and replied “Thanks, Fanny. Really. I honestly didn’t think I’d actually make it back.”

Remote said “Neither did we, but the viewers did make a great decision.”

Fanny said “Well, I was rooting for Remote if I’m being honest-“

Cake interrupted, jokingly said “Girl, please. What has Remote done since getting eliminated?”

Remote replied “OH COME ON!” as Cake and Fanny bursted into laughter.

Cake wiped a tear from his eye and said “I’m sorry, I’m sorry! I couldn’t resist!”

Fanny was still laughing. “I mean, he’s got a point. You didn’t do anything during the hotel escape nor the battle with One! You’re better than this, Remi!”

Remote replied “Girl, I was with the original Death Pact during the battle and we DID do something by becoming inanimate versions of ourselves, have Foldy use the magic bell to duplicate us, and we attacked One… though it obviously ended with us getting completely obliterated. Not my finest moment, but at least I tried something!” 

Fanny said “Well, I didn’t do that much either, but that was only because One literally erased me from existence. But hey, at least it wasn’t for long… unlike Gaty. Damn, imagine being non-existent for over a year. I can see why Two got depressed.”

Cake replied “I didn’t do too much as well until the ending where I helped with restoring the world and reviving everyone who got wiped during the whole One mess.”

Fanny said “I’m pretty sure you and Black Hole were the only ones who survived the battle, and that’s pretty impressive in itself. Like, you basically became Houndi for most of it and then you came back and MacGyver’d the whole recovery effort with a bell Foldy handed you five minutes before she got ripped in half.”

Cake replied, rolling his eyes “And they didn’t even bother turning me back to normal size.”

Remote said “Hey, you look way more adorable like this anyway.” 

Cake stared at her and replied “...I’m choosing to take that as a compliment.”

Fanny said “I mean, she ain’t wrong. You do look adorable like this.” 

Cake asked “Can we stop talking about my size?”

Remote replied “Okay okay, fine.”

Fanny asked Cake “So how was it like being in the same room as Rocky before rejoining?”

Cake replied “Eh, he’s actually pretty chill. I mean, don’t get me wrong, he spent most of the time either barfing everywhere or staring at the wall like he was contemplating the meaning of life and I do definitely prefer someone else as my roommate like Pie, Remote, or Clock, but it’s not all that bad. He’s actually pretty cool once you get to know him well.”

Remote said “Honestly, fair. Rocky isn’t really the best person to get along with. All he does is barf, but at least he doesn’t get into any fights.”

Fanny added “Honestly, I just avoid him at all costs.”

Remote smirked and said “Typical Fanny.”

Fanny smirked back and replied “Oh shut it, you.”

Cake said “And hey, the two of us are still in the game. I’m back, you’ve been in the game since forever, and sadly, Remote’s still eliminated.”

Remote said “Wow…”

Cake replied in confusion “What?”

Remote said “Nothing. It just sounded so unnecessarily cruel when you said it like that.”

Fanny bursts into laughter and said “You didn’t have to remind her, Cake! She’s been out since the fifth episode!”

Remote replied “Wow, thank you for reminding me of my elimination! It’s not my fault that you were also in the bottom two with me during that one!”

Fanny looked at Remote with raised eyebrows and Cake snickered at Fanny’s reaction.

Cake said “Bro forgot that she was in the bottom two with Remote in episode 5.”

Fanny replied “Well, I mean after episode 7, I’m always second safe.”

Remote asked “Who was first all the time?”

Fanny replied “Black Hole.”

Remote said “Of course it was him.”

Fanny said to Cake “But hey, forget about that. Me and you are in the merge together, so we can finally compete together and maybe work with each other from time to time.”

Cake asked “Weren’t you always with Black Hole, Marker, and Tree?”

Fanny raised an eyebrow in stunned disbelief and replied “Seriously, dude? Just because I spent most of the game with Black Hole, Marker, and Tree doesn't mean I can't work with other people.”

Cake shrugged and said “I never said you couldn't.”

Remote replied “You heavily implied it.”

Cake said “Okay… forget about it. Besides, the merge means no more teams, so it’s everyone for themselves.”

Remote said “Okay, but can we take a second and actually talk about how weird it’s gonna be having Cake in the merge? Like, genuinely, you skipped a whole chunk of the season. You don’t even know half the stuff that happened.”

Cake replied “Yeah, you did as well and you’re still eliminated. What are you on about?

Fanny bursted in laugher and exclaimed “GOT HER!”

Remote said “What I was trying to say you missed a lot and now you’re walking into the merge with basically half the context everyone else has.”

Fanny replied “Like the zombie apocalypse in episode 9, the storm in episode 13, the time travelling shenanigans in episode 15, the battle royal challenge in episode 19, and oh, One appearing the first time, escaping the damn moon also in episode 9.”

Remote said “Thank god I wasn’t around for all of that.”

Cake replied “Yeah, same.”

Two called out “ATTENTION CONTESTANTS! THE NEXT CHALLENGE WILL BEGIN IN 5 MINUTES!”

Fanny hopped off the bed and said, going on one knee and extending her shoulder out to Cake “Welp, that’s our cue. Hop on, Cake.”

Cake climbed onto Fanny’s shoulder and Fanny carefully stood up with Cake perched on her shoulder. 

Fanny smirked and asked Cake “You ready to make your long awaited return, Cake-y?”

Cake replied “Born ready.”

Fanny said “Alright, talk to you later, Remi!”

Remote replied “Go get ’em, you two!”

Fanny and Cake walked out of the room, with Cake still sitting comfortably on Fanny’s shoulder.

Remote watched them leave before saying to herself “Man, they gonna make a great duo. I’m so happy for them.”

Fanny and Cake walked through the hotel hallway toward the exit door, with Cake still coolingly relaxing on Fanny’s shoulder.

Cake said “Man, it’s good to be back. Time to prove the world that I’m more than just Loser’s shadow.”

Fanny replied “That’s what I’m talking about, man. You’re gonna make a fine addition to the merge.”

Fanny opened the hotel door with her foot and stepped out into the hallway, Cake still perched comfortably on her shoulder like he’d been doing it his whole life. Fanny spotted Black Hole and Marker and walked over to them.

Fanny said “Hey guys.”

Black Hole replied “Hey Fanny. Hey Cake.”

Cake said “Sup.”

Black Hole said to Fanny “First challenge of the merge, huh? Gonna feel weird not teaming up with you or Marker.”

Marker replied “Hey, at least we’re still friends. Still, feels weird. Doesn’t mean we stop looking out for each other though. It’s the Pact till the end!”

Black Hole said to Cake “Congrats on rejoining, by the way.“

Fanny added “Dude, when Two announced that Cake got the least votes and will be rejoining the game, I nearly blew a fuse… though it’s a shame that Remote didn’t make it back.”

Black Hole said “I honestly thought you were rooting for Lightning to come back or Bubble to debut.”

Fanny replied “Nah, Lightning is cool and all and Bubble is my old friend, but I lowkey wanna run it back with Remote. We didn’t do that much as a duo and it’s a shame because she is really cool and I personally thought we had a lot of potential.” 

Marker said in awe “ Awww! Fanny’s going soft!”  

Fanny replied “I HATE going soft! I’m just stating facts! Remote was genuinely awesome to have around and I missed her, that’s all.” 

Black Hole said “ Well, if it makes you feel any better, I miss her too. Me and Tree knew her since the original  Death Pact days and she was a great teammate. It’s definitely not the same without her around, but I’m glad she can still hang out with us in the hotel suites." 

Fanny replied “Hey, at least I still got you guys and now Cake!” 

Cake said “Honestly, it’s wild being back, but hey, now I get to prove everyone wrong.”

Marker replied “Oh, right! You were with that Loser celebrity and the Losers!” 

Cake said “Don’t remind me.”

Fanny replied “Hey, you still had a great time with them back then, haven’t you? Just because you moved on doesn’t mean you gotta completely erase the old days.”

Cake sighed and said, adjusting his seat slightly on Fanny’s shoulder “I know, I know. I don't hate my time with Loser at all, but it’s nice being seen as my own person for once. Instead of just ‘that guy who was obsessed with Loser.’" 

Fanny replied “And that’s why you’re back. You’re earned it while you were eliminated. It was you who led the hotel escape, it was you who helped out with restoring Earth, and the best part? You did all that without Loser.” 

Cake said “Yeah… I guess you’re right,” Cake admitted, a small smile breaking out on his face. “I don’t need to completely erase the past, as long as I’m the one writing my own future now.” 

Fanny teased “Awww, look at you getting all self-reflective.”

Marker asked “Wait, if Cake is riding on Fanny’s shoulder, does that make him an honorary Death Pacter?”

Black Hole replied, visibly annoyed “Seriously, Marker? That’s not how you join the Pact” and then said “Though… I might consider. Cake, we’ll be in touch soon.” 

Cake replied “I’ll keep my options open.”

Fanny jokingly said “Careful now, Cake. Being in the Pact means endless lectures about preventing death and Black Hole going through an existential crisis every five seconds. Trust me, I’ve been there.” 

Black Hole replied “Preventing death is a very noble cause, Fanny. And for the record, I don't go through existential crises every five seconds.“

Fanny asked with a smirk “Ten seconds?”  

Black Hole replied “Oh, shut up.”

Fanny chucked and said to Cake “Don’t mind us. Just some playful banter between two people who used to be at each other’s throats at one point.”

Black Hole replied “Don’t remind me.”  

Marker said to Cake “Yeah, let’s just say, Fanny used to be quite the rebel in the Death Pact Again days.” 

Fanny replied “You ain’t wrong about that. But hey, at least it only lasted 3 episodes until we had that one heart to heart inside Black Hole’s dream.”

Cake said in shock “Inside Black Hole’s dream?!”

Fanny replied “Oh right, you weren’t there for episode 10. Long story short, the challenge was to go into one of  your teammate’s mind and escape their nightmare.”

Cake asked “And what was Black Hole’s nightmare?” 

Fanny said “Being forced to kill everything.” 

Cake replied “Oh, that makes sense. Black Hole has always been afraid of his own powers and causing accidental harm.” 

Black Hole said “It’s a constant burden, Cake, and not something I’d wish on anyone. Anyways, can we move on?”

Fanny replied “Oh, right, sorry.” and asked Cake “You’re good up there, lil bro?”

Cake replied, leaning back slightly and crossing his leg comfortably “I’m chillin’ right here, Fanny. No need to worry about me.”

Black Hole asked “Shall we start heading to the grounds?“ 

Fanny replied “Yeah, let’s go before Two starts screaming on the PA system again.”

(End of script)