Good night, Everyone! This is my first Total Drama fanfic, and is my first time publishing in another language so I apologize right now for any mistake you might find in my grammar XD I sincerely hope for you to enjoy my story, this first chapter is a little too canon, but you will certainly find a plot to follow in the next chapters

Well then… let´s begin!

CHAPTER 1

A prevailing darkness clouded everything. How long had it been since the last time he went there? An eternity, that was for sure... Mike walked through hidden corners of his own mind. He had been able to "walk" through his brain like if it was a theme park for a couple of months now. His psychiatrist did not consider that as something normal or healthy, but it had not harmed anyone so far. However, he was now heading into a section that he did not recognize. He doubted he'd find them there ... he hadn´t find them anywhere.

"But they have to be here." He hopefully thought. "Everything indicates this is the only place they can be. Come on, guys, appear! It`s urgent."

Suddenly, he felt a chill that ran up from his feet to his neck. Startled, he turned his head in every direction. Maybe he was wrong. Maybe he was in a dream and not in his brain. But ... didn´t all stuff remained in the same place? It was his own mind, after all. It felt unreal and, at the same time, the feeling that something was coming to get him wasn´t leaving. Not knowing what to do, he began to run blindly.

- Very funny, Vito! -. He screamed to the darkness. – It has to be you, huh? Such a Joker!.- He knew perfectly well that it could not be Vito. He hadn´t heard nothing from him in months. However, his fear didn´t allowed him to say anything clever.

He crashed into something and fell backwards. Something metallic, definitely. A faint light illuminated a few meters ahead. Perhaps that was a ... cage? Near him, he heard a gentle but steady breathing. The chill returned and he just kept sliding his body backwards as he was able. He knew why there was a cage, and he knew who was breathing. His crazy, psychotic face gazed with joy before letting out a laugh that froze Mike´s blood.

-YOU! How dumb you have to be to come down here, Mike? -. He said before laughing again, this time without any sign of stopping, as if he knew something that Mike did not.-

- Not this again.- Mike whispered while he moved his head from one side to another, like denying this horror.- This a dream, or a nightmare, you're not real ... -.

Although he said that himself, his body continued to shake in fear. He kept moving just to get away from him, the monster of his nightmares, the cruelest, craziest, the most evil and malevolent of his prisoners. The glimmer became a fire that swept through him, and the figure of Evil behind the bars of his prison was still laughing as if he was already free. Gasping, Mike felt a powerful tug on his shoulder, and soon realized that someone made him run in the opposite direction. A torch in his hand lit up the road where the fire had not arrived, and although he saw the fedora on his guide´s head, it was not until he turned to Mike that he gasped in surprise. That face! His face! And, like his own, terrified.

- Manitoba! -. Mike yelled, between happy and surprised.- I knew you were still in here! I have searched all ... -.

The adventurer strongly silenced his voice by shaking him by the shoulders, as there was not enough time for chatting. Manitoba´s expression regained controlled and his voice made Mike forget what he was thinking. He talked fast, clear and, for what Mike could note, with more authority and temple that he had ever seen in him.

- You get out of here now, silly dog! And never come back! -. Just before the fire seemed to catch them in his heat, Manitoba connected a punch between Mike´s eyes.-

When he opened them again, darkness was still all around him, but the space was reduced. He lacked air and was sweating like a lobster in a pot. He tried to stand up, but he was trapped and couldn`t. What had happened now?

- Help! I'm locked! Help! -. He soon realized that he was in a sort of box. It was made of wood.-

- ... Mike? Is that you? -.

"Can´t be". He recognized the worried tone in which she always called him. But if she was around, it could only mean...

- Welcome to a whole new season of Total Drama! You may wonder why I am standing in this ship full of suspicious looking boxes ... Do you think a person can fit in that space? We were doubting so until we proved it this morning!

Soon, there were chorus of protests and insults directed to the host who they knew so well. They could not see anything, not even themselves, but they knew they were in a ship, locked in containers.

- The producers insisted so much about giving the contestants a more dignified treatment… that we got them in this first class boat to start this season. Unfortunately, there were not enough cabins.- Chris McLean laughed as an intern came with a metal lever to open one of the fourteen wooden boxes that were laid on the deck. - Before showing the new environment where the program will take place, let me introduce our participants, although many and you already know them.-

The first box was opened and the first thing that Chris did was stand back to avoid the direct flying punch that came out of it. Heather left her confinement with gritted teeth and a sharp breathing that only increased her wrathful looks. The intern hold her by the arms to prevent her from attacking Chris, who only continued with his narrative.

- I know what you're all thinking. "Heather?! Again?!" Do not think that we didn´t consider all that. This old generation is worn out, but there is a very good reason for this, you can believe me. Glad to see you still have energy, Heather.-

- I'll kill you, Chris! I refuse to play this stupid game again in my life! -. Her screams were silenced by the intern until he pushed her into a hole in the deck that send Heather to a lower floor.-

- Now, as hated as Heather by some people, but with much less experience and a finale in her history in this program, receive the cruelest contestant who broke the heart of a poor pathetic boy, Sky! -.

After opening the box, a horrified Sky fought to receive air as she looked around.

- How come I do not remember getting here? The last thing I remember is I fell asleep at home after we got a visit from TV producers and ... -. Her eyes widened with fear.- Did you…drugged us again so we would not notice you bringing us here? How come you're not in prison yet? -.

- I am friends with the prosecutor since the last time I was there. – Chris smiled.- Throw her in the hole, intern!.- Sky cried as she fell through the same hole as Heather, Chris continued.- We continue with a well-known veteran, remembered not precisely because of his intelligence, but by his ability to put contestants against each other and for being one of the many boyfriends Courtney: welcome Scott! -.

The farmer's eyes were red and his breath was shortness, his body teetered from side to side, looking like he was going to faint in any minute.

- I can´t be near the sea, he will be there. Don´t let Fang find me, Chris! -. Scott begged, taking Chris from his shirt, in the middle of an obvious horrifying delusion.-

- Sorry, my friend, not my problem.- Chris answered while kicking him into the hole.- Next we have one of the participants I less miss ... but the producers did call me because he seems to have a "natural talent as a host ".- He said with a "few friends" face.- You know what, intern? Don´t let him out of the box… he is… Topher.- Introduced him with no enthusiasm. -

- Let me out! I can´t breathe! Is that you, Chris? -. The unmistakable voice of the young host aspirant left no doubt.-

- Oops, Sorry.- Said Chris before pushing the box into the hole. Topher´s cry echoed and Chris smiled proudly.- Next…you know him, you hate him, but you love him more than other thing and you can´t deny it. Don´t worry, how to hate him with that Latin attitude? Welcome Alejandro!-. He greeted Alejandro, who left his box with an agile and graceful jump and a perfectly white smile.- Hey! How did you not suffocate inside? -.

- Oh, Chris, I only have to say one thing about it.- He got close enough to his face and narrowed threateningly his eyes.- One year trapped inside a robot.-

- The quarrels of the past must be forgotten. Intern? -.

Before Alejandro had a chance to look behind him, the intern hit him with the metal lever into the same fate as the others.

- I guess everyone remembers the rejected child, the eternal lover that turned into a lame villain! -. Chris introduced with a little too much vigor.- Receive Dave! -.

-Finally!-. Dave went out of his box gasping with his eyes wide, and gave an insane look that made Chris cautiously step back one step.- Where is Sky? Tell me! -.

- Sky? You mean the girl you swore revenge to? The one who told you those hurtful things a year ago? The one who humiliated you on national… I mean… INTERNATIONAL TV? Oh, she is down there.- He said, and Dave launched himself as a wild animal after a prey.- Wow, he seems to have much more energy than before. Since we are moving on with this, I introduce you the most enigmatic and rare player that we've had, Dawn! Wait, why isn´t she in her box? -

- Hello, Chris.- Dawn said softly from behind the host, making him jump a little bit from the scare.- I hope you know that I will not join the rest of the contestants in their resentment for you. Is not good for my aura, and same to theirs. I know I´ll be a minority, but doesn´t matter.-

- I do not know how you left your box, but whatever, I can still do this.- He said before giving her a push. When he didn´t hear her screaming, he looked surprised.- Oh, come on! She can fly or what? This girl is so weird ... Not like our next contestant, Jasmine! -.

- LET ME OUT! -. Jasmine's scream echoed kilometers around, and when she was out of her box, her eyes were red from all the crying and fear. Like that, she did not seem like the stunning giant and energetic woman she really was. - You know I'm claustrophobic, You know that since last season! -.

- Yes, I think I forgot. Intern! -. The thud of metal and Chris´s smile preceded his next Introductory dialog.- It´s been a while, but all show´s needs an unbearable diva, and believe me, this competitor is a real diva and really unbearable, Ann Maria! -.

A trail of hairspray drowned Chris and the intern, while Ann Maria left her box with an annoyed expression on her face and her hands on her prominent hips.

- I hope ya´ don´t think I'll leave like the other year. But still, ya´ could have sent the limousine you promised.-

- I have not promised such a thing in my life.- Chris growled, still coughing from the hairspray. A new hit was made by the intern and Ann Maria screamed loudly to Chris content.- Continuing with our contestants… greet the singer that has been forbidden to do so if she doesn´t want me to throw her out this ship.-

A messy Ella left her box with a much more cautious expression than she had on her previous season.

- Did ... Sugar came back this time? -.

- Believe me, I would not make the mistake of bringing her back.- Chris answered her with a lifted eyebrow.-

- Oh, what a relief.- Ella sighted.- I mean, I miss you, my dear friend...- She shyly greeted the camera.- Despite all the terrible things you did to me, I ... -.

- Do not abuse on your camera time! -. Chris said as he pushed her with the others.- There are no birds here, of course, we are very far from land, so they won´t help you this time. Let's continue! Personally, this is the contestant which I desire to receive the most… just because she swore she would never return. Gwen! -.

- McLean, McLean! -. Gwen growled with a murderer instinct, but controlled herself in order to not imitate Heather, though she desired to attack Chris as much as her.- That was burglary and kidnapping and you know it! Do not think that I will not sue you! -.

- Tell the prosecutor, and let´s see whose side he takes.- Chris told her with a defying smile.- Intern! I need a push over here!-.

- Oh, don´t worry, I can do it myself. I will not give you the pleasure.- Gwen said, just before she jumped into the hole with a grumpy look in her face.-

- Wow, she is way more resigned than before, let´s see how long she can maintain that. Now comes the dominant force known by her many unexplained abilities, the indie chick! Zoey! -.

"I knew it... it was her, after all."

Zoey left her box looking all around her, searching for something… or maybe someone. Chris seemed to sense her anxiety.

- You'll have to wait to see your boyfriend, Zoey. I promise that you two will have much time to ...talk.- The wicked tone he used made Zoey look at him with a horrified expression that seemed to amuse him even more.-

- But…I shouldn´t see him…We are not…-. The intern pushed her inside the hole before she could say something more.-

- Next, we have… Multiple Mike! that ... is not so multiple anymore. Why did we brought this guy again? He has nothing special if he is by himself.- The chef, appearing on camera with a fishing rod and a few buckets full of sardines, shrugged his shoulders in a
disinterested gesture.- You must work on that enthusiasm, Chef.-

Mike box opened, and he was, like many other, sweaty and close to suffocation. But his reasons were much different, of course…

- We did not sign any contract for this. What are we doing here?-.

- All this will be explained...eventually. Now, "Not Multiple Mike", if you are so kind…Get into the hole like the other!-. He pushed him.- And finally, the zombie-obsessive-crazy-survivor-insane, Shawn! -.

- I admire your knowledge, Chris. Were you aware that zombies can´t swim? -. Shawn asked with relief when he noticed the new environment.-

- I have knowledge about many things, but I would rather leave zombie´s stuff to the lunatics, and if you didn´t notice, yes, I meant you. - The intern did his job and pushed the boy through with the other contestants when Chris did a gesture with his head.- Those are our dear participants , who have been pushed into a floating raft for the first challenge of this season. But before…! What´s going to be this time´s theme? Mixed generations? You guessed it! It will be a conglomeration of the oldest contestants' experience with the vitality of the new generations.

The ship's side door opened and the raft with all participants took it´s leave right into the ocean. Still confused, everyone noticed they were wearing life vests of many different colors.

- You will be working in teams of two people this time, so alliances will be more complicated, while betrayals will be much more easier.- He laughed.- You might have noticed the colored vests. The contestant wearing the vest with the same color as you will be your partner. One will be the "Mentor", and the other will be the "Student".

- Ya´have got to be kidding me.- Ann Maria moaned with obvious disgust. Ella´s vest, with a fuchsia color, combined perfectly with her own. Ella approached her with a huge smile on her bright face.-

- Dear colleague, I can´t wait to absorb some of your knowledge.- She said, hugging her.-

- If ya´ don´t wanna absorb seawater, don´t touch my hair!.- She pushed Ella away from her personal space.-

Scott made eye contact with Topher, who finally emerged from his box with an orange vest, like him. Neither of them showed signs of pleasure when they noticed who their teammate was.

Jasmine had to look down to find the green vest Dawn was wearing. The mentor looked like a little defenseless girl standing right by her side. Both, however, smiled politely.

- Where I come from, even the smallest scorpions can kill you. Never underestimate anyone by his size.- Jasmine said with a smile.-

- Your aura makes me thing we are going to understand each other just fine.- Dawn extended her hand and they both shook each other´s.-

-Are you serious? What was Chris thinking by teaming me up with the weakest, less beautiful contestant? -. Alejandro snorted to one side, looking at his red vest, while Dave regained a bit of his old self by feeling intimidated by the height of his mentor.- Well, I guess I´ll have to turn you into a ganador.-

Sky, avoiding Dave´s glares, approached Heather, who was wearing the same blue vest as hers.

- Don´t think I will be staying for this circus, little girl. I will not be a mentor, nor student, I won´t be anything in this freacking program. I got tired of being part of Chris´s toy collection.-

- I doubt that we have a choice about that.- Sky sighed, looking towards Dave with a sad look.- Is not like I really wanted to come back, after all.-

- Oh, man! Are you okay? You look as if you were knocked out.- Shawn said, helping Mike into his feet again.-

- How you say? Knocked? -. The feeling of Manitoba´s fist in his face still hurt, but it was impossible… that was just a part of his dream, right?-. Oh, brown vest, eh? Nice to meet you, I´m Mike.-

- Shawn.- He said, responding with an intrigued attitude.- Weren´t you the one who had many people inside him, including an evil character? I saw that season, very scary.- Then, he just smiled uncomfortably at the obvious sadness he caused Mike by reminding him of that.-

- Yes, that´s me ... But I'm in control now.- He remembered what had happened the last time he said that to someone. Zoey´s image came to him.- Wait a minute… Where's Zoey? -.

- You mean the redhead over there? -. Shawn asked, pointing at the opposite direction.-

Gwen and Zoey helped each other to come up. Both were wearing the same yellow vest, and had a relieved looks on their faces by discovering they would be working together. They looked like two old friends who meet each other after a long time. Zoey encountered herself with Mike's gaze, but before any of them could say anything, Chris came down with the Chef in a helicopter with a megaphone, letting everyone see his big host smile. It was the same ... again. Resignation and discomfort were reflected in both veterans and rookies. They were at the mercy of the Crazy blue shirted man.

- Your first challenge is to find land, folks! We were left out without an island since All-Stars, and Pahkitew proved to be a huge investment that got damaged by all the artificial climatic events last season. In the raft you will find bags and compartments with tools that will allow you to track possible islands in the surroundings. The couple that first finds the island where the show will take place this time will receive a prize, while everyone else will face the risk of being eliminated. There are several islands, but only one is the chosen one. How will you know if it is? Easy! You just have to find the McLean seal of approval in the middle of it, where you will also find the shelters where you will be staying throughout the season.-

There were different reactions shown by the competitors: surprise, anguish and fury by most of them. This fact only caused Chris´s joy to increase and he continued:

- Let's start! All details of your abduction, or I would rather say "transportation" to the program will be explained when you find the new island. I warn you: There will be no mercy this time, all of you will have to use your knowledge and personal abilities if you aspire to win the jackpot. Did I forget to mention that maybe this year's prize might be a little different?-. An evil laugh escaped from him. - Wait to know more! This became Total Drama: Mentors and Students! -.

To be continued…

Again, sorry for the grammar XD first time translating. Don't destroy me hehe. If you liked it (or if you hated it, who cares) don't forget to leave a review! :D