The island had sunk…

Chris watched with horror as Wawanakwa- his island, his pride and joy- sank into the murky water below.

The host, out of work…

He looked at a panel of executives, all clad in suits, as they told him no, after the Pahkitew disaster, he would not be hosting this spin-off.

And the show, forgotten…

Chris sighed as he flipped through the 'upcoming shows' section of the network on which Total Drama had aired. It was no longer queued.

Until now.

His phone rang on the table. Sighing, the ex-host rolled over on the couch to pick it up, pressing a button and bringing it to his ear.

"McLean," he said sourly. As he listened, however, his expression changed from bitterness to shock, from shock to excitement, from excitement to mischief.

"Another season, you say? When can I start?"

Total Drama: Guys vs Gals

Chris now stood in front of a camera, sporting his signature grin. "Welcome, everyone! You might have thought this show was dead, but surprise! Heh…" he chuckled and adjusted his hair.

"We're bringing back the show in one of the most classic fashions: A battle of the sexes! Who doesn't love boys against girls?" Chris winked. "Twenty diverse contestants will face the ultimate challenge and compete for the grand prize! And it's all happening here!..." The camera suddenly zoomed out, showing that Chris was standing in front of the Statue of Liberty.

"NEW YORK CITY!" He shouted victoriously.

"That's right. No more crappy cabins or raw food. These young players will reside in a fine hotel and compete in challenges across the city! The rest of the game works the same- the losers vote someone off and eventually, someone will win one million dollars!"

Chris stroked his chin. "Who are these contestants, you ask? Let's meet them now!"

Suddenly, the scene shifted, showing an image of each contestant, their name, and a voiceover quote.

The Guys:

"After the fallout of every elimination, no one points fingers at the dumb kid. So for this competition, the dumb kid is exactly what I'll be. Who's going to expect poor, stupid Avery to be pulling the strings the entire time?"

-Avery, The Wolf in Moron's Clothing

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"I guess I've always had a fascination with teeth. It started when I was six, when my first tooth fell out and I kept it in a jar for a month. Eh… don't use that. I swear I'm not usually this awkward."

-Doc, The Socially Challenged Dentist

xxx

"Clothes are my pride and joy! Your clothes represent who you are! If I can help as many people as I can become the best version of themselves through my craft, then that is what I shall do!"

-Giovanni, The Passionate Tailor

xxx

"I've been in Scouts since I was three. My badges? Let's see… whittling, salesmanship, nutrition, survival, volunteering, skydiving, spear throwing, grave digging, bomb planting…"

-Holden, The Uniquely Talented Scout

xxx

"I was completely blind until last year, but God rewarded me for sticking with my affliction by giving me the surgery I needed. I now know that I must use my time on the show to proclaim His Good News to all!"

-Isaac, The Cured Religious Fanatic

xxx

"I drink three cups of coffee a day! Some people say that's too much coffee, but who cares! It helps me focus on people's faces because I can never remember them! Did I mention I drink three cups of coffee a day? Woo!"

-Nash, The Overcaffeinated Faceblind

xxx

"I dunno… I've always felt comfortable around rocks… Isn't that right, Roxanne?... Roxanne says I'm right. These are my rocks, by the way… that's Roxanne, Rockefeller, Rocco, and Bert…"

-Pollux, The Reserved Rock Whisperer

xxx

"So, heh heh… my pops and I were volunteering in Africa, but then this bug bit me and long story short, I may have contracted a contagious disease. Good news is the producers are still letting me play as long as I wear the hazmat suit."

-Richter, The Contagious Do-Gooder

xxx

"My family played an integral part in the creation and development of the Flat Earth Society. This show provides me with not only a platform to preach the truth but an opportunity to win money for the society."

-Tycho, The Flat Earth Advocate

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"Winning is natural for me. I win pretty much every race I compete in. This show? A piece of cake compared to biking. And if I tick some people off along the way? Whatever, screw them."

-Wheels, The Obnoxious Pro Biker

The Girls:

"I think people are going to see me right out of the gate as 'that weird bug girl'. This hypothesis, if proven true, works in my favour, since they don't see me as a threat. Though, to be fair, I am that weird bug girl."

-Burgundy, The Nerdy Entomologist

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"I'm super scared! I've never been separated from my mom for more than a day or two and now I have to play alone, not to mention with my insomnia? Oh, Flora, I don't know about this one…"

-Flora, The Cowardly Insomniac

xxx

"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Junko, a legend among puppets! With Joyce by my side, I don't see any reason why I can't emerge victorious. Did I say I? I mean… we."

-Joyce, The Overshadowed Puppeteer

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"My parents have been on my back all my life! I've never had any room to breathe! No longer though- I'm going to spend every waking moment doing whatever I want, just because they can't tell me no! It's party time!"

-Kendall, The Former Golden Child

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"I've been working on this book for, like two years, and I haven't gotten past the first chapter in any of my drafts. But I persevere, which is one of the qualities to get me through the game. I'll finish it eventually, right?"

-Lotus, The Perfection-Seeking Novellist

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"Strength, honour, sacrifice… these are the ways of the samurai. As a noble warrior, it is my duty to uphold these values in my life and those of others. I shall succeed… or I must commit seppuku."

-Mizuki, The Noble Samurai Warrior

xxx

"…I've killed… for less… than that…"

-Queenie, The Tiny Quiet Psycho

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"Shoot, I'm from down south, but that don't mean I'm the perfect gal or nothin'. I brought a bunch o' illegal stuff- and some legal stuff, I guess- down here, hopin' to sell it off to some feller for cash. Even if I don' win, I win."

-Sarah Grace, The Country Smuggler

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"Let's see… I'm black, I'm a lesbian, I'm Jewish- well, barely, but I still am… I'm left-handed… I guess I'm just a minority in every way. Wait, why was I saying this again? I can't remember."

-Valour, The Stacked Token Minorities

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"Broooooooo… I made some sick music like… three months or maybe a year or something ago… I'm just waiting for, like, fame now… why not enjoy myself while I can, you know? Like… temporary weed. Yeaaaaaaaaah…"

-Zero, The Stoned Soundclouder

"They're so unique!" Chris grinned. "I can't wait to break them…" his grin suddenly turned malicious and he began to chuckle menacingly. "What was I saying?"

He shrugged. "Ah, never mind. That's all I have for now! Coming to you from New York City, I'm Chris McLean, welcoming you to…"

"Total Drama: Guys vs Gals!"

Hello, everybody! I'm Forsaken Yoshi, and, well, this is my story! Hopefully you like it. I know the concept of boys versus girls has been done but I think I'll put a fresh spin on the trope.

Each chapter of the story, based on the ones I've drafted, will be 10000 words. It will be rated T, mostly because of Zero and her drug usage, but also due to some cursing (which will be censored like th*s).

I'd love to hear from you guys with your favourites, least favourites, winner predictions, ship predictions, everything! I encourage you to be the reviewer you needed when you were starting out, and I will gladly answer any questions!

For anyone confused, this is not ThorBringsTheThunderBackup anymore. It's a bit of a long story, but yeah, different person.

See you next time!