Hey everyone! After so much positive feedback on my oneshot "My Protector" I decided to do a story. Yes, I'd like to write them happily ever after Mike and Zoey but the thing is… I like Mal too… so here's another Mal and Zoey fic! This is just the prologue so it will be a tad short, just to set the tone of the story. Enjoy!

After a long season of Total Drama, Mike won. He couldn't believe he was holding one million dollars in his hands, not to mention also Zoey. He couldn't be happier with Mal gone and now his personalities, even though he was sad with something that was so much part of his life was gone. He had their personalities though, and the great thing was, he could remember what he did when those personalities showed a bit. When the producers of the show finally were able to get everyone to safety, Mike gave hugs to everyone- except for Alejandro and Heather, they left immediately.

"So what're you going to do with the money, Mike?" asked Cameron.

"I haven't even thought about the possibility of winning," Mike admitted as he looked at the silver briefcase. "I'll probably hold on to it till I actually know what to do with it."

"Why don't you do something like travel the world?" asked Gwen. "Go to different museums or whatever."

"I'll probably figure it out in a month or so." Mike smiled as he brought up the million dollars to his chest protectively thinking of all the stuff he can buy. Chances are though, his parents would want him to save it.

"Hey, Mike…" Zoey said sheepishly. "Can I talk to you really quick?"

"Yeah, sure!" Mike said as she took his hand and led him away from everyone.

"I need to tell you something." Zoey said with her voice cracking a bit.

"Are you upset that I won?" Mike asked. "I can split the money with you! You deserve some of it too!"

"No, it's not that." Zoey said though a little offended at the conceded comment.

"Then what's up?" asked Mike.

"I-I don't think this is going to work…" Zoey said slowly as a single tear escaped and slowly ran down her cheek.

"Why? If it was something Mal did-" Mike said trying to think of some sort reason why she wanted their love to end.

"No… well, sort of." Zoey said in thought. "It's just that I don't know if I can handle another Mal situation."

"But that's the great thing!" Mike said as he dropped the brief case to grab both of her small, dainty hands. "I reset everything in my mind. They're gone and may never come back." He was willing to say anything to keep Zoey, but that last part hurt him a little.

"But how do you know they won't?" Zoey asked quietly looking at the ground. "They could just temporarily gone."

"They're not," Mike said pleading in his voice for Zoey to stay. "Please, Zoey, just trust me on this."

"I do trust you!" Zoey said as she snapped her head up. "I just don't trust Mal. What if he ends up taking over again? You won't remember a thing! What if Vito comes out and decides to kiss someone like Anne Maria?"

"But I was there when they disappeared," Mike explained. "It won't happen."

"I'm sorry, Mike," Zoey said morosely as she wiped the tears away from her face. "I just don't know what to do. I don't want to be so confused and hurt over someone I love."

Mike opened his mouth to speak but no words came out. He couldn't believe that after everything, Zoey was leaving him. What was he going to do? He felt that every word he said or action he did wouldn't convince Zoey that he would never hurt again. He wasn't even sure if he could keep that promise. What if something unwanted from his mind showed up and hurt Zoey? He couldn't stand the thought that something would hurt someone as harmless as her, but this season was a prime example that there were things thought would. He didn't want to risk that chance of her getting hurt again and nodded his head very slowly.

Zoey let go of his hands slowly, almost like she wanted him to hold them tighter. When she finally let go of him, she used her hands to cover her face to avoid people seeing her as she ran out sobbing. Mike was about to call out to her until a lump caught in his throat. He hated watching her go but it was for the best. He hated how he knew this was for the best. Why couldn't he be stupid and beg and plead for her to stay?

"Whoa," Gwen said as she walked up to Mike. "What happened to Zoey?"

"We..." Mike swallowed. "We broke up."

"Seriously?" asked Gwen shocked. "But you two really liked each other."

"We do." Mike stated. "But it was all for the best."

Gwen looked confused at first but understood with Trent. She nodded and said before walking away. "If you need anyone, my number is available."

Mike nodded. He knew Gwen didn't mean it as something more, but just as a helping hand. Throughout the season, before and after Mal, he got to know Gwen and Cameron more. They were basically his best friends on the show but now he just didn't feel like talking to anyone. He just wanted to be alone for some time.

You like, no? Trust me when I say next chapter will be better and much longer and since it's already typed, I hope to update very soon! Please review and let me know if you have ideas or thoughts about the story!