This is my first Total Drama fanfiction.

At the heat of the day, with the production crew set, the tasks lined up, the audiences stand in anticipation and the contestants ready in their place, the race is about to start.

The host of the around-the-world reality show takes center stage on the Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, USA. And he comes in the form of Total Drama's Chris McLean.

"Thirty-six participants. Eighteen teams. Eighteen countries. Six continents. And one race to win it all," McLean takes his cues while he walks down the steps of the observatory. "I am Chris McLean, also known as Canada's 3rd best good-looking alpha male. (The other two are taken by the two Ryans.) But, this time, your host for this version of the Amazing Race." After enunciating his lines, he yells his concern to the producers. "Can you tell me again why can't we just produce another season of the Ridonculous Race?"

But immediately, he resumes to his next cues, "Anyway, the race starts here in Los Angeles, the City of Angels. A population of 4 million. A home to the Lakers, the Clippers and Hollywood and Highland. And seated here at the Santa Monica Mountains is the Griffith Park and the Griffith Observatory. And at this point, our players, who are on their way here, will be coming from previous Total Drama seasons. And let's not count the Daycare one because the producers think they are sane. And now, America and the whole world, let me introduce you Canada's Not-So-Ready for Primetime Players!"

At that announcement, Chris McLean introduces the contestants. "Alright, here's the batch from Revenge of the Island! Returning favorite Scott, Mike, Zoey and Lightning!"

The four show up on a foot race, with Lightning pushing them out of the way.

"Out of my side, the Lightning has struck to be the champ of Total Drama!" he brags.

"This ain't Total Drama," Zoey corrects him.

"Also from Revenge of the Island, we got Brick, Anne Marie and fan-requested Dawn!"

The three skip on the pavement, stopping at the line where they meet the rest.

"Finally! A competition worthy of winning!" Anne Maria says. "I have unfinished business, McLean!"

"So as I you know?" Brick points out to her.

Dawn then greets the others, "Oh, it has been a long time. How are our lives doing?"

Only Zoey waves back at her.

McLean continues, "Alright, from Revenge, we got Pahkitew Island! We got fairytale princess Ella, do-not-know-if-it-is-the-other-one Samey, the competitive Sky and the non-competitive Dave."

At his pronouncement, Ella struts to the line in poise, Samey waves to the audience lined up, and Sky and Dave stumble at each other awkwardly.

"Oh…you…" Dave utters.

"Yeah, hey…" Sky replies. Her words are short of note, still held back from what happened in Pahkitew Island. "So, you're here too?"

"Yeah…obviously…"

But Ella disrupts the moment, "Why can't your spirits be lifted up? It's such a wonderful day!"

Meanwhile, McLean finishes, "And lastly, semi-finalist Jasmine, the fan-favorite Beardo and unfortunately, Topher."

When he hears McLean mentions his name, Topher boasts, "Ha! Knew it! I knew you, Chris McLean, would bring me back! Now, where are the cohost's cues?"

"No, try-hard. The producers did, out of cheap face value," McLean clarifies to him, leaving Topher stunned.

Beardo then creates a "wa-wa-waa" trombone sound cue.

"Glad you're back at the pack, mate!" Jasmine greets Beardo.

"Thank you," McLean says. "Alright, of course we can't forget the overused contestants from the original Total Drama! Starting with the really overexposed ones: Duncan, Courtney, Gwen, Sierra, Harold, Leshawna and Alejandro."

The seven enter from a tough-as-nails foot race (also a slap fight), given the amount of competition from the group. But Harold and Leshawna emerge from the chaos.

"I came. I saw. I conquered. And I will finish last!" Harold proclaims.

"Easy there, you haven't win yet," Leshawna says. She then turns her face to the scuffle, where she sees Alejandro. "Wait, Alejandro?! I'm coming for you!" She then dives back to group.

Harold is stunned.

Sierra emerges as well. "Wow, I never would have thought that the competition will really start in the hotel. I need to note that on my blog."

McLean then continues, "Okay, while we wait for them to stop, here's the next batch from the original: nature-loving DJ, the ripped Eva, the excited Katie, the venomous heartthrob Justin, the sweeter heartthrob Trent and World Tour semi-finalist Cody!"

But as the five enter the scene, they stop to see the scuffle ongoing.

"Uhmm should we continue?" DJ asks.

McLean then blows the whistle, signaling for the five to stop. The five then has their eyes glued on the five returnees.

"Gwen?" Trent utters.

"Trent?" she replies.

"Gwen!" Duncan takes offence.

"Duncan!" Courtney shouts at him.

"Duncan?" Trent reacts.

"Gwen?!" Cody reacts.

"Cody?!" she reacts back.

"Cody!" Sierra hollers.

"Sierra?!" Cody reacts.

"Justin!" Sierra screeches.

"Sierra?!" Gwen retaliates.

"GWEN!" Courtney shouts at her.

"Beardo," he says in the third person.

And the drama in Total Drama is brought back from previous seasons.

The contestants from the other seasons just stand cumbersomely, unable to utter a sound.

"Well, this is awkward," Topher remarks.

Scott then snickers, "Heh! Things are getting better."

McLean agrees, "Now that's the heat we needed for the ratings! And the commercials!"

He then announces the last, "Okay, last but not the least, your contestants from the Ridonculous Race! The genius Ellody! Fashion blogger Tom! The academic Emma! Fan-favorite goth Ennui! Gym buddy Ryan! Rockstar…Rock! The lovely Carrie! The runner-up Officer MacArthur! And lastly, the 3rd place Josee!"

When the nine of them enter the scene, they show their own gimmicks on entrances. Most notable of which is Josee, who cringed after Chris McLean remarks her being 3rd place. They certainly do not feel the tension that has mounted from the original Total Drama contestants.

"Isn't this exciting? We're gonna race with original contestants of Total Drama! I can almost feel the chills!" Carrie expresses her excitement.

"Calm it there, Bradshaw," MacArthur says. "Excitement is just a distraction!"

"Oh I know excitement when I hear one from the crowd," Rock says. "Rockin!"

"I bet this guy knows excitement all his life," Tom is sarcastically referring to Ennui.

To his surprise, Ennui monotonously replies, "Excitement – it runs in my soul."

Tom can only snicker.

"We should more than excited. We should be cautious about this race," Emma says.

"Ooh, kinda tough on words there," Ryan reacts.

"I should. I read about the previous Total Dramas. And I learned that Chris McLean can be tough on challenges," Emma warns them.

"Well, being cautious is natural, if you regard the uncertainty of another worldwide race like this," Ellody expounds.

"Hah! As long as this race has a victor. And that is me!" Josee boasts.

"Come on, guys! A little tough there," Carrie intervenes (or tries to), "Let's just have fun for the first part. We're in LA. So, let's make the best out of it!"

Her random intervention draws a mixed bag from the Ridonculous Race competitors.

Confessional #1

Carrie: (v.o.) It was my first time away from Devin, especially abroad. (t.h.) So, it was rather hard to meet new people and make new friends. But, let's see where this race goes

The competitors line up on the starting line, waiting for McLean's next instructions. The tension heats up as allies glance at each other, and enemies snarl at each other. "Okay, Race contestant, hope that Continental breakfast got you ready."

"I wasn't a fan of their blueberry muffins," Dave mutters as he tries to hold his stomach.

"Are you okay?" Samey asks.

"Okay, eyes and ears on me. Though the race starts here, you won't find your clue nor personal bags here." The players are shocked, actually answering the question where were their bags when they surrendered them to the baggage counter. "You will still find them in Griffith Park. Your first task: take a bicycle and drive yourselves to Cathy's Corner, where the dance scene from La La Land was filmed." Hearing that news, some of the girls squirm. "You will find your bags lined up with a color-coded tag. What is it for, if you may ask?"

Holding the tag, McLean explains, "These tags will designate you to YOUR PARTNER for the entire race. We anonymously grouped you. Find your teammate with the same tag as yours and together, you get your first clue. Important note: BOTH PARTNERS MUST TAKE THE CLUE. That means you will have to wait for your partner to arrive in the area. Are we clear?"

The contestants begin whispering to each other.

But McLean, being arrogant, leads the players to their attention. "Hey! Yapping later! Let's get this race started!"

With that, the racers ready themselves on the starting line. Bystanders cheer on from the sides. And the camera crew is set. "Okay, at my signal, race to the bike stand right at that road. The world is watching! Travel safe…or not! And good luck…to the deaths!"

"Did he just say to the deaths?" Cody gulps.

The anticipation is boling for each player. And at his signal "GO!" they all give chase towards Cathy's Corner.

At this foot race, some contestants unleash their obvious competitive sides. Lightning, Scott, Mike, Sky, Jasmine, Duncan, Courtney, Eva, MacArthur and Josee – they lead the pack and keep pushing each other. The rest just keep on with the high-speed chase to the bicycles.

"Hah! Bike's mine for the first!" Duncan brags, but he is soon overshadowed by swarming players, who put on their safety gear and get on their bikes.

"Scha-I don't think so!" Lighting mocks him.

For the pack, it is Duncan against Lightning trying to fight for first place, while Samey trails last as she tries to get up on her bicycle.

"Come on. It's just balance!" Samey grunts, but she falls down again.

Confessional #2

Samey: (v.o.) I was a little nervous at racing along. (t.h.) But ever since standing up to Amy, I feel good about myself. I think I can show that in this race, I can be better. But baby steps.

Eventually, DJ assists her, "Do you need a hand?"

"Oh, it's fine. I can take this," Samey persists.

DJ then holds her bike, while she sits firm on her seat and takes the handles. "Here. Just keep balance, while I keep you from falling."

"Ohhh…thanks!" The two then drift away from the Observatory premises and towards the pack.

On his chopper, McLean relays the happenings: "All teams are now making their uphill. Santa Monica sure is rocky. It seems that Sky and Alejandro are taking the lead!"

Back down, Alejandro tries to intimidate Sky, "O senorita, you are pedaling too slow."

"Too slow?" Sky replies, "Alright!" She then speeds up her bike, which showered some dust to Alejandro's eyes.

"HEY!"

Confessional #3

Sky: (v.o.) Day One and I already feel a tension brewing. I can… (t.h.) …see it from Alejandro. Well, I feel he's not the only threat to the Race.

Eventually, Sky reaches to Cathy's Corner, where she sees an array of bags lined up. She immediately drops her bike; removes her helmet, elbow pads and kneepads; and obtains her bag. "Green! I just need to find who's the other one green."

Mike and Leshawna follow up as well.

"Green!" Mike utters.

"Pink!" Leshawna does so too. "Hope my guy or gal's here."

Alejandro, Josee, Lightning, Eva, Scott and Jasmine arrive to claim their bags and learn of their colors respectively: white, dark blue, magenta, white, red and gray.

"Who the heck is white here?" Alejandro pronounces to those who arrived.

"Are you bluffing with that?" Mike responds, thinking he might be saying a punchline.

"Not that!" Alejandro growls at Mike. "I mean with the color code white!"

Eva then calls him, "I have!"

Alejandro then leaves for Eva, not before leaving a warning to Mike.

Confessional #4

Mike: (t.h.) Al has been the same old Al from All Stars. He really might be a threat to the race. Might need Svetlana in this case. But ever since I defeated Mal, I rarely feel her and the rest. Weird.

Confessional #5

Alejandro: (t.h.) I know I can be labelled as a threat or an enemy to every season I joined in. But that's what make the competition worth winning than ever before. This is all for my love, my Heather.

Alejandro and Eva converge and receive their clue from the supervisor. He then reads the Route Info, "Fly to Havana."

Teams must take one of these SUVs to LAX and travel 3,000 miles to Havana, the capital of Cuba. When they land, they must find this car rental kiosk to receive their next clue.

"Vamonos!" Alejandro hollers. "Finally! A place by my very own blood!"

Meanwhile, Duncan, Courtney and Gwen arrive to claim their bags, but not without a quarrel.

"I swear, if I was your partner, I'm going to rip your head off from what you've done!" Courtney growls at Duncan.

"And why in the world would I be your partner?" Duncan strikes back.

But Gwen intervenes, "Guys, we can take the fight to the race."

"Shut it!" Courtney coaxes her.

Confessional #6

Courtney: (v.o.) I think I have been harsh on Gwen. Well, it's a competition… (t.h.) …where a million dollars is at stake. Everyone will be harsh.

Confessional #7

Gwen: (v.o.) I know I had a hard time with Courtney. (t.h.) I'm taking every bit of patience for her and Duncan to settle this over.

Eventually, Trent, Carrie, Emma, Brick, Zoey, Justin and Sierra arrive. And from there, surprising pairings emerge: Trent and Courtney, Zoey and Brick, and Sierra and Duncan.

"Trent is my partner?!" Courtney squeals in disbelief.

"What?!" Gwen follows.

Trent approaches Courtney. "Well, it's a wonderful opportunity to travel with a tough competitor like you."

Courtney is still aghast.

Meanwhile, Brick and Zoey are casual since they met at Revenge of the Island.

"Okay, at least we have brains and brawns on both of us," Zoey remarks.

"And loyalty," Brick adds.

"And loyalty," she agrees.

It is a different story between Duncan and Sierra.

"No way am I racing with you!" Sierra complains, "If not Cody, it could by anyone other than you!"

"Soothe yourself," Duncan replies smoothly, "I am willing to take a contract of defeat."

Heated, Sierra has no other choice but to team up with Duncan.

Together, the three pairs receive their Route Info and head to the airport.

"Bye Mike! Good luck!" Zoey greets her boyfriend.

"Yeah…bye," Mike utters.

Eventually, Anne Maria, Ryan, Harold, Scott, Rock, Ellody and Ennui arrive and group with their partners in the scene. Thus, Anne Maria and Lightning, Ryan and Leshawna, Rock and Emma, Justin and Ellody, and Ennui and MacArthur take their Route Infos and head straight to LAX.

McLean exposits, "So far, nine teams are in their cars to Downtown LA, while nine pairs are still at Cathy's Corner. I wonder how this will go!"

Back at the corner, Sky, Mike, Scott, Carrie and Jasmine wait for their incoming partners.

"Where could my partner be?" Sky wonders.

"If he arrives, I'm going to crush him for being late!" Josee squeals.

Miraculously, Harold and Cody arrive in the scene, alongside Ella and Beardo.

"Here comes a BMX hero!" Harold proclaims proudly.

"Come on, Harold!" Cody drags him to the bags. He then spots his own and sees a gray tag. "A gray one."

Jasmine automatically hears Cody. "Gosh mate! You're gray too?"

"Yeah…" Cody hesitates.

She immediately drags Cody and heads for the clue. "Come on mate! We're burning daylight!"

Harold then sees his bag's tag. "This must be a beige one."

Ella says upon carrying her bag, "Any color will do for me."

Harold notices her tag to be beige too. "We must have the same colors."

"Really?! Colors make the world go round," she randomly tells, making Harold at awe. The two team up and race to the airport.

Meanwhile, Dave, Dawn, Tom, Katie and Topher arrive and team up with their partners. From them, the pairs – Dave and Gwen, Beardo and Dawn, Tom and Josee, Scott and Katie, Topher and Sky – are formed. Beardo and Dawn hit it off while Josee takes an immediate disdain on Tom. That leaves Carrie and Mike.

As for the rest, they rush to the airport by going through Downtown Los Angeles.

Though Alejandro and Eva take the lead, they end up lost.

"Do you know exactly where you are going?" Eva asks him.

"I know directions," Alejandro defends. "I can feel them!"

That leaves Eva with a palm to her face.

While that is going on, Trent tries to connect to Courtney. "Hey Courtney, you okay back there?"

"Yes, cool. I'm cool," she asserts. "Just keep your eyes on the road for a while. I'll tell you when I cool off."

Trent is now thoroughly concerned.

Confessional #8

Trent: (v.o.) Courtney has a little trouble lately… (t.h.) I kind of know why. But I hope she would be open about it. I'm kind of uneasy when I'm left on air, especially if Gwen is part of this.

Ultimately, Ryan and Leshawna arrive at the airport first and head to the counter.

Ryan explains to the camera, "So we're here in LAX. Getting our tickets to Cuba."

"What's in Cuba?" Leshawna asks.

"I don't know," he answers. "Probably beaches and cars."

But back at Cathy's Corner, DJ and Samey finally arrive after a long stretch.

"You guys made it!" Mike proclaims.

"Are we the only ones?" DJ asks.

"Sadly, yes," Carrie confirms.

Samey takes the blame instantly. "Sorry about it guys. Not good at bikes."

Mike then cheers the rest up. "Guys, we may be last. But we can catch them up. What do you say?"

"Woohoo!" the rest agree and place their hands together.

"Team last, 1…2…3!"

"TEAM LAST!" And with that, Mike heads with Samey, and Carrie with DJ. And the two pairs head speedily to LAX.

Current Standing:

Ryan and Leshawna (Pink Team)

Trent and Courtney (Yellow Team)

Brick and Zoey (Yellow Team)

Alejandro and Eva (White Team)

Justin and Ellody (Blue Team)

Crimson and MacArthur (Brown Team)

Duncan and Sierra (Sky Blue Team)

Rock and Emma (Gold Team)

Lightning and Anne Maria (Pink Team)

Cody and Jasmine (Gray Team)

Harold and Ella (Beige Team)

Tom and Josee (Dark Blue Team)

Dave and Gwen (Black Team)

Scott and Katie (Red Team)

Topher and Sky (Green Team)

Beardo and Dawn (Purple Team)

DJ and Carrie (Maroon Team)

Mike and Samey (Lime Team)

Who will be eliminated next?