Chris McLean, well renowned TV show host, probably most famously known for his incredibly popular Teen Reality Competition 'Total Drama' was currently enjoying the masses of money that he had collected from hosting said show. He was sat in a Five-Star hotel, somewhere undisclosed but definitely tropical if the palm tree swaying outside of his window had anything to saw about it. It had been ten years since Pahkitew Island had aired, and you could see the age on the man's skin, no amount of Botox could combat the wrinkles now forming around his eyes, or the grey hairs that were sneaking into his hairline.

The man was currently awaiting a phone call from some very important people about a job, a job that would line his pockets even more and get him right back into the spotlight after his series went down the drain. Chris himself would admit that the last few seasons were lacking the lustre of the original cast. He jumped out of his sea when he heard the mobile phone, laid on the table next to him began to ring. He scooped it up and answered eagerly.

"Chris McLean speaking." The host quickly spoke.

"We're in if you are." Came the voice on the other line.

"Yes! Yes!" Chris shouted eagerly before remembering who he was talking to on the other line, "I mean, yes of course Mr Director Sir." Chris' tone turned to a more professional one in an instant. "What are the details? Where do you need me?"

"You're going to be hosting out of Blackwing Academy." Came the voice of the director once again.

"The where now?" Chris asked, raising his eyebrow at the screen.

"It's an old boarding school, it had to be shut down due to lack of funding. It's nestled in the Acadian Forest."

"Isn't it a little bit cold there?" Chris asked nervously, he was kind of hoping the season would be on the beach or somewhere fun.

"Precisely." The director nodded, "The colder it is, the less inclined you are to leave the premises."

"Right yes Director." Chris nodded, he kind of deserved that one. It didn't really matter to him where the season was set, he just wanted to be able to return to his job and get right back into the limelight.

"Oh, and one more thing Mr McLean." The director said, Chris' ears perked up at his name. "You're going to be getting a co-host. Someone who I am told you're very familiar with. And make sure Chef is back on too and let him know that we'll make sure he gets actually paid this time."

"Yes of course Mr Director." Chris nodded as the person on the other end hung up the phone. Chris finally let out the boyish scream that he had been holding in for so long. His voice was so loud that someone who was sharing his room stepped out of the bathroom.

"Everything alright Chris?" Came the voice who had just stepped out into the room, seeing the weird grin on Chris' face.

"Chef! We're going back on air!" Chris screamed, jumping up and down in excitement, the person who had just left the bathroom, now revealed to be Chef Hatchet also squealed in excitement, the large man held his arms up and let out a large cry of joy. Unfortunately, the arms that he lifted up were holding up the towel that was wrapped around his waist. Without the support the white towel dropped to the floor…

"Dude!" Chris quickly shielded his eyes, "Put some clothes on!" The newly reinstated host waved his arm at his assistant and sidekick who blushed in embarrassment and scampered back into the bathroom to cover his modesty.

As he did Chris received a text message on his mobile, it was shown to be from the director. It read the details of their flights out to Arcadia and the season in general. Chris couldn't wipe the grin on his face as he set to packing his clothing in the various suitcases.


(Blackwing Academy)

In the middle of the Arcadian Forest, lies one single school. It's one big school, but it's the only one, it seems to be the only mark of civilisation for miles and miles around it in fact. The school is surrounded by lush green foliage on all sides, surrounding the grounds in a perfect circle. The building itself was made of stone bricks, the grey offsetting strangely with the intense green surrounding it. It looked Victorian in design, somewhere in the mid-1800s. There were spires with various statuettes perched atop them, the windows were set in neat rows along the front. A large oak door guarding the school from intruders.

One single car engine could be heard trundling down the single dirt path that to the school. It was the engine of a small jeep, clearly designed for the off-road travel. It was being driven by Chef, currently wearing jeans and a sweater. Chris sat in the seat next to him, wearing similar attire. It was currently October, and the weather was crisp at best. The jeep stopped just outside of the school and the two men stepped out and walked over to the entrance.

"Fancy looking place." Chris muttered to which Chef nodded in agreement. Just before Chris could open the door to enter, it opened for him. Behind the doors stood one figure, she was wearing a black suit jacket with a white shirt underneath and a black pencil skirt. Her blond hair was tied up into a bun and she was wearing a pair of square-framed glasses.

"Greetings McLean. Welcome to Blackwing Academy." The voice was familiar, hauntingly familiar, and it wasn't long before it clicked in Chris' mind.

"Mildred!" He cried at the woman; her eyebrow twitched at the mention of that name.

"It's Blaineley!" She defended, smacking Chris with the small ruler that she had been holding in her hand. "And you better show me some respect before I get the director to fire you and give me your pay packet!" Her threat was serious, and Chris soon shut up.

"I take it that you're the co-host that I've been told about then." Chris muttered to which the ex-Total Drama contestant and Celebrity Manhunt host nodded.

"The one and only." She smiled, "Please do come in." Blaineley instructed and the two men followed her in. "The contestants are on their way and should arrive within the next couple of hours and I would advise you to get yourselves looking more presentable in that time."

The two men nodded, and a production assistant motioned for them to follow her as she led them to their quarters within the academy. Blaineley smiled at the cameraman who was currently filming her just in case they needed some footage for the promo.

"I hope that I've gotten your little hearts excited for our new series of Total Drama: Total Drama: Blackwing Academy! Join me and my co-host Chris McLean soon, to find out what kind of mysteries await us here in this academy. Even I don't know! But I can assure that no matter what, there's going to be Drama! Love! Friendship! And most of all – a winner, of $500,000!"

"Find out right here! On Total Drama! Blackwing Academy!"


Okay, I know what you're thinking "Dude, why are you starting a new story when you're old one is literally like five chapters in?" Simply put, I really want to and I do what I want (Thug Lyfe) In all seriousness, this story won't be taking over TDR as my main update but I still want to give this story regular monthly at the least updates, it'll probably be between every 2-4 weeks if it all goes to plan!

Now like I've said in the description if you read it; I am taking applications for this story and turning it into an SYOC :O I'm looking for hopefully 24 characters who can partake in my new season. The application for this can be found on my profile but I'm just letting you know that I will only be accepting applicants through my PM system, applications sent via review will be disregarded immediately. Another side note, you need to use the form that I've got on my profile, it does have questions that pertain specifically to my story, so if you're not using my form then I can't accept your character :/

I'm also looking to include as many people as I can within the project, I'd like for everyone to have just one OC in but if you submit me more than one spectacular OC I just might not be able to help myself ;)

I hope you all have a lovely day and peace out!