Gel

Gel was a member of the Mall Rats.

Originally from the Modes. But after her tribe was taken by the Technos, she was found by Jack and subsequently joined the Mall Rats.

During Eloise's and The Guardian's hold of the Mall, Gel was tragically killed in a battle with the Zootists. She is buried on Eagle Mountain next to Zandra's grave.

Personality[]

Almost thirteen years old, Gel, has been a slave in one of the Techno camps. Freed when the Techno regime collapsed she has wandered back into the city in search of her tribe, the Modes. But they have vanished without trace. Without guidance Gel is a lost soul. She is a born follower not a leader, and has survived since the virus struck by hanging onto others’ coat-tails.

She is totally self-absorbed, into fashion, the latest look and gossip. In times of danger and crisis, the state of her nails or hair are Gel’s prime concern. She doesn’t understand or care about the power struggles that go on around her and in the city. All she wants is a quiet ordered life, so she can concentrate on the important things in life; her appearance, her growing interest in ‘boys’ and having fun.

History[]

Series 5[]

Gel is rescued by Jack when she falls for a trap set for some guys planning to sell slaves. Gel's previous tribe was known as the Modes; a bunch of girly girls... the tribe vanished after the Techno invasion and Gel goes looking for them only to find she is the only one left. Back at the mall Gel annoys most of the Mall Rats at some of the stupid comments she makes.

When she first comes to the mall she has all eyes for Lex but when he mysteriously disappears she begins to flirt with Jack (not because she likes him, but because he seems to be the only boy around her age ). Her dreams are interrupted when Ellie returns to the mall and Jack and Ellie get together. Sammy becomes her closest friend and after a while she notices that Sammy likes her and she uses that to her advantage. She begins ordering him around because he'll do anything for her. Gel doesn't really seem to care much for the disasters that are happening around her which again angers the Mall Rats. When something horrible is going on she is changing her make-up. Her idea of a conversation is usually commenting on how the rest of the female Mall Rats can use her tips on fashion, hair and make-up.

Gel (12) — **Gel develops a crush on Lex**

Gel finds Lex just about to leave the mall with his backpack. She decides to follow him. Gel loses sight of Lex and is now lost but lucky for her Lex had sensed he was being followed and waits to meet his follower. He tackles her to the ground not knowing it's her. When he realises its Gel he tries to send her back to the mall but she wont go. Lex then leads her to Liberty. Gel attracts a crowd of guys at Liberty and she tells them all about the Mall Rats and their fortunes as Siva and Ruby look on. Gel watches on as Ebony and Java begin to fight. Gel is very tearful when Siva and Java are killed.

Gel still has a crush on Lex and finds him trying to shoot pebbles at cans. Lex warns her not to get too close because all the women he has been with end up dead. But Gel doesn't care. When Jay, Lex and Darryl go for an alliance meeting Gel insists that she goes too. Gel returns to the mall and finds Sammy is even more in love with her, she uses to her advantage and asks him to prepare a meal for her while she is in the shower which he does.

Lex promises Gel that he will keep her safe, she goes to thank him at night (which is an excuse to see him alone) she sits done on the bed beside him and he edges closer. Lex remembers that last time they were together alone she fell asleep, but she isn't asleep now so he kisses her. Lex starts to get serious which is far more than what Gel intented, she pushes him away and leaves the room.

Later on Sammy brings a bottle of whisky or something to Gel, she has a taste but doesn't like it so doesn't drink anymore. But Sammy is trying to impress Gel and drinks the whole bottle. later Sammy collapses from alcohol poisoning but Gel doesn't know and thinks he'll just sleep it off. She grabs him a pillow and leaves him there. After a while Trudy, Salene and May find Sammy and get angry at Gel for being so stupid and leaving him there. Salene helps cure him and he ends up vomiting on Gel.

Gel looks after Sammy and she knows he did it to impress she also knows that he's not a kid and tells him she likes him the way he is. After some of the Mall Rats have attacked and defeated Mega, Sammy and Gel hear cheering and they know that they have won. Sammy kisses her on the cheek but she doesn't like it.

Gel (34) — **Gel fleeing from the City**

Gel wants to sleep with Lex and asks Salene how old she was when she first did 'it' and Salene replies 'not old enough.' Gel ignores Salene's advice to wait because she wants to lose her virginity to Lex at the party. Gel heads to the Party and asks Lex (who as already drank a bit) if he wants to dance, he accepts. Gel takes Lex back to her room and he sits on the bed beside her. Her intentions are obvious but apparently not to Lex who takes a while to catch on. Gel takes a quick trip to the bathroom and when she comes back she finds Lex fast asleep. In quite a bad mood, Gel heads back to the party and drinks straight from the bottle Darryl is holding. She is quite determined to get as drunk as Lex. Lex comes into Gel's room hoping to continue from where they left off last night. But she hates him for ruining the most important night of her life.

When the new virus is about to be spread into the city Amber sees Gel and asks if every one is out of the Mall. Gel not really caring says that Lottie was still in there but she thought she could look after herself. Amber exclaims about it but Gel doesn't really see what the problem is. Gel leaves safely with the other Mall Rats on a boat.

The Tribe: A New World[]

It comes as no surprise that Gel is a complete fish out of water during the trials which follow. Stranded onboard the tiny trawler, this beauty and fashion queen is devastated at the extreme lack of personal hygiene that she is forced to undergo. Uncovering the shower gels and shampoos onboard the Jzhao Li is a god-send for Gel, providing her with a brief moment of joy.

Survival is not one of Gel’s strongest points, and she quickly finds herself both in the way and unhelpful during the forging of Camp Phoenix on the mysterious island that they arrive on. Even worse, any possible thoughts about trying something with Lex are thrown away as we are introduced to Lia and the Priestess. As the Mall Rats face off against the Legion tribe, Gel lends her help during the fight.

The Tribe: A New World[]

As the Mall Rats try to uncover the mystery surrounding the Collective, Gel is sent on the team to Arthur’s Air Force Base as an extra pair of eyes. Though her skills are limited, it is during their journey that Gel comes to the realisation that she wants to contribute in some way, to not always be a burden on others. Of course, Gel can help out in the only way that she knows how. She attempts to create meals for the Mall Rats using the random food supplies stored on the base. Despite these concoctions being very hit or miss with the others, the group appreciate her efforts, especially Darryl who begins to see her in an entirely new light.

Together with Darryl, the two provide some much needed levity and optimism to the group, lifting their spirits. When the Zootists storm the base, Gel is captured alongside the others. They are taken back to the place where it had all started – back to the mall. It is during an epic showdown with the Guardian and the Zootists that Gel loses her life fighting to protect Trudy, Brady and the others. Gel is buried on Eagle Mountain next to Zandra.

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Trivia[]

Many fans see Gel as a dumber version of Zandra, which has caused criticism for not making the character original enough.
Gel is seen as one of the characters in Paul's reality space in The Tribe: Reunion manga.

Gel

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Personality[]

History[]

Series 5[]

The Tribe: A New World[]

The Tribe: A New World[]

Gallery[]

Trivia[]

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