ReRevenge of the Island: An Alternate Reality

Note: After completing the last chapter, I realized that it turned out to be a lot shorter than I expected it to be. Also, I apologize if the last chapter featured little action; most of it was character interaction and stuff to cover what happened in "Finders Creepers". Therefore, if it seemed to be a slow start, I am sorry. Anyways, here is chapter two, which I hope you all enjoy!

Cameron (running frantically): Oh man, I hope I'm not too late! (He runs up to Mike, who is walking outside.) Mike!

Mike: Huh? Oh, hey Cam. What's up?

Cameron: Listen, I need to tell you something.

Mike: Okay, what is it?

Cameron: Now, this may sound a bit weird coming from me, but I'm going to tell you some things that you shouldn't do today.

Mike: Cool. What are some of these things?

Cameron: Well, try not to get too frustrated about anything. It may make you a bit, um, "Chester-y". Also, don't take your shirt off.

Mike: Um…okay. I won't act like Chester today, I promise. That character is getting old. I never usually take my shirt off, anyways. So don't worry about me doing that. I'm kind of sensitive about being shirtless.

Cameron: That's cool, Mike. I can't really brag about my physique, either.

Mike: Well, thanks for the advice. I'm glad to have you as a friend Cameron.

Cameron: We're friends? Awesome! You're my first real friend, you know. I wasn't very social in my life prior to now.

Mike: Cameron, buddy, I haven't had it easy myself. You see, I've had many people pick on me in life because I had…

Cameron (now interested): Yes?

Mike: …some…err, autistic disorder. I was different so people picked on me because they could. They made me think something was wrong with me and I had very few friends early on in my life.

Cameron: Whoa. I'm sorry, Mike. I really had no idea.

Mike: Well Cameron, I think that we all have had our difficulties in life. I guess some have more or less than others. Your case actually sounds better than mine, because I'd…I'd much rather spend my whole life in a bubble than be fun of like I was. (He begins to slightly tear up.)

Cameron: Oh, I don't know Mike. Being in a bubble is not that fun, especially if it's been for years. (Both stand in silence for a few moments, before Cameron speaks again.) So, how's it been with Zoey?

Mike: Not good. She won't even speak to me! Maybe she hasn't finished cooling off yet…oh, forget it! She probably has already given up on me! I mean, I care about her very much, but I'm afraid it may not work out in the end! God, I really am a failure.

Cameron: C'mon, Mike! Don't give up! Here, let me go and talk to her with you… (Both walk off to find her.)

Confession Cam

Mike: Man, things have not been good lately. I mean, my team was off to a great start and, even though we had some minor issues among ourselves, it never got too bad. But now, everybody is super divided, and I'm not sure if we can hold ourselves together anymore!

(Static)

Cameron: Okay, I know that Mike wasn't exactly telling the truth when he told me he had autism. He actually has MPD, but I can understand that he doesn't want to tell anyone. I've noticed some things that triggered certain personalities. For example, Chester comes out when he's frustrated. Vito comes out when his shirt is off. Svetlana appears when he needs to be aerobic in any given situation. That last one is useful, actually, but the rest are usually very annoying and useless. I have come to a belief that he may be hiding it mainly from Zoey. Why? I'm not sure. I guess his past of being bullied may discourage him from opening up to the others. He probably doesn't want to scare her away, like he has other people. Poor guy…

End of Confessionals

Toxic Rats Cabin (Guys)

(Sam and Lightning are relaxing in the cabin, and are sitting on their respective bunks.)

Sam: All right! I finally did it! I beat Rock Hero IV: Rock n' Rule! I won! Wow, it feels so fulfilling for some reason…

Lightning (watching Sam play): Hey man, speakin' of winning, we are SO going to win today's challenge! We won the last challenge, so if we can win more and build up some momentum, we'll be unstoppable! Sha-boo-yah!

Sam: That's a good mindset to have, man. I think you're right, we CAN win more now, plus we have Brick to help us. He's a strong guy, I guess.

Lightning: You said it, man. Lightnin' can't wait to win now! (Suddenly, his stomach begins to rumble.) Ah. Time to refuel! (He gets out his protein powder, and looks inside the container.) AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

Sam: Dude! What's wrong? It sounds like a shaman warlock cast a screaming spell on you!

Lightning: And what the hell is that supposed to mean? Anyways, Lightnin' was ROBBED! Lightnin' feared this might happen…

Sam: What did they steal? Your weapons, or your armor?

Lightning: My protein powder! Stuff's priceless, man.

Sam (not really caring): Yeah, that's totally worth freaking out over…probably…

Lightning (holding the scoop): Scoopie, I will find the monster who did this. Lightnin' swears it!

Sam: Dude, you named the scoop from your container? Super weird. That's about as crazy as actually nicknaming Pokémon! For example, lots of people like to name their Metapod…

Lightning: C'mon, man! Snap out of your little gaming world! (He grabs the game from Sam.)

Sam: Hey!

Lightning: Listen, I'm really serious about this, man. Now, I'm no expert at trackin' criminals, but Lightnin' knows from experience that sometimes a thief will strike the same place twice! It could happen again!

Sam: So…do you think they'd steal from me, too? (He looks nervously around.)

Lightning: Yeah, man! It can happen to anyone! See, one time my Pops said that he'd never get stolen from, and that the house was always safe. Unfortunately, one day…we were robbed, and we had to get reimbursement! So humiliating…

Sam: Whoa. Sorry man. I had no idea that happened to you.

Lightning: …but it get's worse, dude. The next week, we were moving back in with our things, and then…Sha-BAM! Same guy robbed us, same way, and same time at night. My Pops got so scared that he had us flee the country, cause he was a big name in town. Pops didn't want people to screw with us, so he got all of his belongings trucked away immediately. Now we live in Canada, and that's why Lightnin' is on this show, man.

Sam: …Wow. Dude, you've been through a lot, haven't you? I guess I can see what you're saying, but I'm sure that things will be fine here. I'll hide my game, and if I see your protein powder anywhere, I'll tell you.

Lightning: Thanks, dude. You're a good guy, I'll say. (Suddenly, Scott walks in.)

Scott: New guy shows up, protein goes A-wall. Do the math. (Sam and Lightning exchange glances, wondering if this could be the case.)

Confession Cam

Sam: Man, Lightning is a much deeper guy than I thought. I guess he came to this show to fill the void that was his family's lost fortunes and stuff. Maybe now if Lightning makes another bone-headed move I'll be able to stand him a little better…

(Static)

Lightning: Lightnin's Pop almost lost everything he had during those robberies. Luckily he wasn't robbed of his rings-those are the most priceless things in his possession. Hopefully, Lightnin' can keep winning and make Pops proud! Sha-biggity BAM!

End of Confessionals

Sam: I'm going for a walk, man. (He leaves the cabin and walks towards the woods.) Geez, this game really stresses me out. (He continues to walk around or awhile, and then sees Dakota, who is hauling some heavy objects.) Hey, Dakota!

Dakota: Huh? Oh, hey Sam. What's been going on with you lately?

Sam: Well, our team won for the first time during the last challenge. We even gained a member! I just wish that you were on it, though. It really hasn't been the same without you on the Rats.

Dakota (struggling to pull the objects along): You miss me? Aw, thanks! That's really sweet of you, Sam.

Sam: Yeah, I really do. Hey, mind if I help you haul all this junk?

Dakota: Oh, I wouldn't mind that at all, Sam. (He grabs a large pipe, and carries it on his back.) You know, you don't have to be so nice to me. I mean, you're not one of Chris' interns or anything. Not that I'm complaining, but what makes you be so…kind and considerate?

Sam: I don't know, Dakota. I guess I just like spending time with you. Plus, you're likely going to break your back if you do all this alone.

Dakota: Sam, you're probably one of the nicest guys I've ever met! I want to thank you for helping me haul all this shit across the island. I still really want to kick Chris's ass for making me do it, but you being here made it enjoyable for me.

Sam (blushing): I…um…thank you, Dakota. (They now have arrived back near the cabin area.) Well, I enjoyed our walk. Want to meet again sometime?

Dakota: Sure! I always enjoy your company…(She runs her fingers through his hair, sending chills down his spine.)…Sam. Well, see you later! (She gives Sam a huge hug.)

Sam: You too! (Dakota walks away, and waves at him before going back into the woods.) Man, I love that girl…

Confession Cam

Sam: Oh yeah! Dakota is so totally amazing! I mean, she's really hot and stuff, but she also is very nice and relatable to. I think she may even like me, too! Plus, she touched my hair. Oh man…(He waves his arms wildly around in the air) Yeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaah!

End of Confessionals

Mutant Maggots Cabin (Girls)

Anne Maria: Dude, this day is so fail. I mean, if I was with my girlfriends right now I could have done SO MANY more productive things.

Jo: Well, too bad. Right now we don't really have anything to do, so stop complaining about everything.

Anne Maria: Jesus Christ, Mary-Sue! Why do you have to be such a critical person? I was just sayin'. Say, where has Red gone? She's been actin' awful secluded today…

Jo: Well, you were being kind of a bitch to her. Actually, you're kind of a bitch in general.

Anne Maria: See? Always critical. Anyways, you seem to be a bit down yourself. What's bothering ya?

Jo: Acting nice now, huh? Well I'm just a little upset about some things that I don't really want to talk about. Maybe I'll feel better later.

Anne Maria: You suffering through winning withdrawal, sweetie? Well, I'm not really happy that we lost, either. However, I'd just let it go for now. We'll just try to win today to make up for it.

Jo: Yeah, that's easy for you to say. Look, that's not all that there is to it, but like I said I don't want to talk about it.

Anne Maria: Are you sure? C'mon. You can tell me anything…

Jo: I seriously doubt that.

Anne Maria: …Why don't you trust me?

Jo: Because. You're not very trustworthy, you know, plus you'd probably tell everyone on the team about me behind my back if I told you anything.

Anne Maria (now a bit hurt): HEY! I do NOT do that sort of stuff! You know, I'm only trying to be nice to you, but you just keep pushing me away! You can't just assume that I'm some preppy bitch that gossips about everything! You also need to stop being so mean and let people just talk to you! Just…lighten the hell up, Blondie!

Jo: Go eat a dick.

Anne Maria: YOU EAT A DICK! (With that, Anne Maria angrily storms out of the cabin, slams the door behind her, and walks swiftly towards the communal restroom. As she struts by, Cameron and Mike walk by her.)

Cameron: Anne Maria? Are you okay?

Anne Maria: NO! I need to some time to myself, okay? (She slams the door to the restroom behind her as she enters it. A faint crying noise can be heard from outside the restroom.)

Mike: Buddy, we are in some deep trouble.

Cameron: Yes sir, we are. Pretty much every girl on the team is now beyond reasoning with. They all just are so…pissed off with one another.

Mike: I wonder if any of our girls are going to be able to put that aside for the challenge.

Cameron: Probably not. However, I think we should still try to see about Zoey. (As if by mention, Zoey suddenly walks into their view.)

Mike: Zoey! I need to talk to you! (When she sees Mike, she turns around and crosses her arms.) Zoey, please! Just listen to me for a minute! (He and Cameron slowly approach her.)

Cameron: Zoey? Listen. We know you're upset but we need to talk. We can't be so dysfunctional, you know. Just for a minute, please? (After a few moments, Zoey sighs and gives in to his request.)

Zoey: Can I talk with Mike? Alone?

Cameron: Sure. (He turns to Mike and whispers in his ear.) Good luck, buddy. (He walks away, leaving the two alone.)

Mike (nervous): Zoey? Listen, I know you're not very happy with me right now, and I can understand that. I just want to tell you that…I'm sorry. I don't actually like Anne Maria, okay? I think you're an awesome girl, and I wouldn't trade anything in the world for the chance to make it up to you. I was just caught up in the moment, and she just pulled me into a kiss, and…I regret all of it. Can you possibly forgive me? (Zoey stands there in silence, taking in what he said. Finally, after a long silence, she speaks.)

Zoey: Mike, what you did really hurt my feelings. That is a given. I don't mind you acting with your characters, but I think you need to tone it down just a little bit. Now, I really am going to need for you to work with me if I'm going to give you back my full trust. Understood?

Mike: Yes. I understand. I'll tone it down for you- I promise. Are we all good now? (Zoey looks up, into Mike's eyes.)

Zoey: Well, I'm not mad at you anymore. I just wanted an apology. Now, I'm going to go take care of some things first. After that, I'll meet you in the main lodge for breakfast. (She begins to walk away.) Be sure to save me a seat, okay?

Mike: Okay! You can count on me! (As Mike walks to the cabin, he silently fist-pumps.)

Confession Cam

Mike: All right! I'm so glad that Zoey was able to forgive me- now she and I can talk again! Now, I'm probably walking on thin ice still, so I'll have to make sure that my personalities don't come out at the wrong time. Otherwise, I think I'm in the clear for now. Maybe this day won't be so bad after all…

End of Confessionals

Mutant Maggots Cabin (Guys)

Mike: Cameron! I did it! I finally got Zoey to- (He is suddenly cut off by Cameron screaming, which fills the entire camp with the echoes of his voice.) Cameron? What's wrong?

Cameron (panicking): My book! Somebody took it, Mike!

Mike: Book? What book? (He suddenly remembers.) Oh! You mean the book about the Monarch butterflies?

Cameron: You mean Danaus plexippus? Yes, that's the one! Mike, I think somebody stole it!

Mike: Why would somebody steal a book on Monarch butterflies? I mean, not that it isn't important, because I know it means a lot to you. It just doesn't make any sense. What they even do with it aside from read it?

Cameron (gasps): What if they want to burn it? Ooooooooh that would ruin my life! I just want to find out who did it and rip their head off! RRRGH! (He throws many punches at his pillow, and then stops.) Ugh. Sorry about that. I'm just really upset.

Mike: I know, Cam. I'd be really upset if somebody stole something of mine, too. Look, I'll help you find it, and when I find them I'll bring them in here so you can punch them if you want. (This makes Cameron smile.)

Cameron: Thanks Mike. You know, you're a great friend. I'm glad you have my back. (Suddenly, the two hear the shrill sound of screaming ring throughout the camp.) What in God's green earth was that?

Mike: I don't know. Let's go see if they're okay!

Toxic Rats Cabin (Guys)

(Cameron and Mike show up at the Rats Cabin, and walk inside to see Sam throwing pillows and other objects around in the cabin, with Dawn at his side.)

Sam: No! No, no, no, no, no, no! NOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Dawn: Sam! Calm down! What is wrong?

Cameron: What happened here?

Sam: Somebody…somebody stole my game!

Mike: What?

Dawn: I heard him scream, and I immediately came over here. I can't believe that somebody would do this!

Sam: Lightning was right! Earlier he told me that somebody had stolen his protein powder, and he said that thieves would sometimes strike a certain place twice! He said it could happen to anyone! Man, I should have heeded his advice better… (He sits down in the corner, sulking.)

Dawn: Lightning got robbed? That's strange…I don't see why anybody would do that.

Cameron: Hey, you know somebody stole from me, too. They stole my book! Wait a minute…does this mean we have a major thief amongst us?

Mike: Could be… (Suddenly, Brick bursts into the cabin.)

Brick: Is everybody okay? I heard a scream- is anyone hurt?

Dawn: No, but somebody stole from Sam. It really upset him because whoever did it stole his game- it meant a lot to him.

Brick: Curses! Only the lowest form of scum would do such a terrible thing…who do you think did it?

Sam: I…I don't know. However, we can only hope it didn't get hidden anywhere hard to find. We'll all keep an eye out, okay?

Everyone: Agreed. (Suddenly, Chris comes on the intercom.)

Chris (on the intercom): All right, kiddies! It's time for breakfast! Head down to the mess hall to get some nourishment before today's challenge! Oh, and today's food will be supplemented with protein- you little weasels need to put on a little muscle for the stuff that's to come!

Lightning: PROTEIN! (He whizzes by the cabins and straight into the mess hall.)

Brick: Well, to be honest that does not surprise me one bit.

Dawn: I agree. Let's go eat breakfast, now. (All of the campers make there way to the main lodge.)

Confession Cam

Sam: So, I guess somebody is going around and stealing everybody's stuff. That can't be good. I'm just devastated because my favorite game was in my gaming handheld when it got stolen. So, when I figure out who stole everything, I'll just let them have a taste of my…FALCON. PUNCH! Or, if they're on my team and we lose, I'll just vote them off. Either way, I'll be satisfied.

(Static)

Dawn: I tried sensing to see if anybody had guilty thoughts or taints their auras. I could not detect any in the area, but sometimes such things are not easy to find out by simply reading aura or thoughts. I will have to find out later who did this…

(Static)

Jo: You know, I heard a lot of yelling outside a few minutes ago, but I didn't feel like checking it out or anything yet. Instead, I decided to sit down for a while and think about some things that have been going on in this game. You see, I've been doing well so far, but I'm starting to get these weird…feelings that are hard to ignore. The only problem is that when I feel them I sometimes lose my focus, and I'm afraid that I may be thrown off of my game. Therefore, I must simply continue to do my best, win challenges, and stand the people on my team. Geez, this might be a little harder than I had anticipated it would be before the show…

End of Confessionals

Main Lodge

(Both teams line up at the booth for Chef to serve them their breakfast. One by one, they get breakfast and sit down, until only Lightning and Dawn are left.)

Lightning: Aw, c'mon! How come Lightnin' showed up first, but the others got to get their food before me?

Chef: Because, you weren't standing in line when you came in, so you had to go to the back to wait. Now hand me your plate! (He places a bunch of meat on Lightning's plate, along with an apple. Lightning, however, looks at it strangely.)

Lightning: Uuuuuuuh…

Chef: What's wrong fool?

Lightning: Are you sure this has protein in it? (This causes Lightning to receive a glare from Chef.) Uh, I mean… never mind! Lightnin' will take what he can get. (He walks towards his team's table.)

Dawn: Your chi is looking a little shrunken. Are you all right?

Lightning: Chi? Which muscle is that? (He makes a muscle.)

Dawn: It's not a muscle, it's… I was basically saying you look a little down.

Lightning: Oh. Well, whatever. It don't matter. Lightnin' does NOT do shrinkage. Here, give me that! (He grabs Dawn's plate, empties some of its contents into his mouth, and walks away.)

Dawn: Huh. I guess it wasn't meant to be…

Maggots Table

Mike: So Zoey, what's the craziest thing you ever saw at your school?

Zoey: Well, one time there was this one girl who was this, like, rageaholic cheerleader. So anyways, she was doing her normal routine, but then she suddenly attacked another girl who had apparently flushed her panties down the toilet or something. Can you believe that?

Mike: Wow, that's brutal!

Anne Maria: That sounds really disgusting.

Zoey: Quiet, you.

Anne Maria: Whateva. (She rolls her eyes.)

Mike: The craziest thing I saw was when one of the cranes in the construction zone near my school fell over, and the front was sticking into the ground right next to my friend's car! Even better, it crushed the car of his worst enemy, who claimed that his spot was "cooler" than the other one. It was right next to his spot, too!

Zoey: Killer. (She looks into Mike's eyes, and smiles. Mike blushes at this, and returns the look.)

Cameron: I never have really seen any of that stuff. It sure sounds fun, though. The most amazing thing I've ever seen is a 747 jet engine. Now it may not seem exciting to any of you, but whenever my mom let me watch TV, I'd see them lift off and fly through the skies! I'm really into science-related things.

Anne Maria: Yeah, I'm no rocket scientist, but I hear that planes are the safest mode of travel! I guess that drivin' a car leaves you with a higher chance of dying! I suppose that now I shouldn't drive with my feet anymore...

Jo: Okay, sorry to interrupt any conversations going on here, but I need to talk to you all for a minute.

Cameron: About what, Jo?

Jo: Well, Stringbean, let me tell you. Okay, so I know that we all are somewhat disappointed with the results of the last challenge. I know that losing can sometimes make us all lose some morale, and feel very irritated with one another (She looks at Zoey as she says this.) However, I can't stress enough that we have to win this challenge. I don't want any of you to get thrown off your game by anything. Do all of you understand why this is so important?

Mike: Sort of, but tell us anyways.

Jo: Okay. So you see, the Rats are now even in numbers with us. We used to be up two, but since Chris let Brick go over to the Rats, we now both are back to square one again. It's good for them, but not for us. See, if the Rats gain the upper hand, then we may be obliterated from this game, and that is not something I want to happen (Mike and Zoey look at one another worriedly, not wanting for this to happen, either.) Therefore, it is within our best interests to win today. Now, I can sense that there is some tension amongst us, and even I couldn't stand some of you a few hours earlier. But now, we have to put those feelings aside, because in a challenge, your emotions can toy with your performance. Knowing how to set emotions aside is the best thing you can do for things like this. Now, I apologize if I seem like a dictator during the challenges. I only intend the best for all of you. Do you maggots understand that?

Cameron (smiling): Yes, Jo. That was a very heartfelt speech, and I agree with all of that.

Anne Maria: Yeah, I get it Jew. Jo.

Jo: SHUT UP! I'm not Jewish! (This grabs the attention of everybody, including the Toxic Rats.)

Sam: Well, it looks to me like we learned a little something new about our friendly neighborhood jockette today.

Confession Cam

Sam: Yeah, I live next door to a couple of anti-Semitists. They often are heard next-door yelling and screaming. Plus, they are always down-talking Judaism and advocating their beliefs to my other neighbors. I mean, they're not Nazis or anything, but I always try to drown them out whenever I'm playing on my Swii. Hearing that stuff can really make your blood boil.

End of Confessionals

Rats Table

Brick: Listen up, men and Dawn! I have a plan for us to win today. Even though we don't know what the challenge is yet, I strongly believe that we can perform better if we do certain things.

Scott: What are some of these things, Sergeant Solution?

Brick: Well, for one we should try to win part one of the challenge, since Chris likely has two parts in this one like some of the others. Therefore, we'll gain an advantage that will likely give us a boost in performance. Hopefully, that can help us best those Maggots.

Dawn: That is a very well thought out strategy, Brick. However, how will you feel competing against your former teammates? (This causes Brick to look over at Jo, and think about the times he was on the Maggots with her.)

Sam: Um, Brick? Brick?

Scott: Hello! We're talking to you, Brickhead!

Brick: Huh? What? Oh, sorry! My answer to that is that I will be fine facing off against my former allies. It's a whole new ballpark, and I'm willing to leave that Maggoty stuff behind. Now, one other thing I wanted to talk about is…wait, where did Lightning go?

Sam: I think he went to go get more food. He mentioned that he'd be having some kind of "party" of his own. I just can't believe that he actually likes Chef's cooking.

Brick: Okay then… I guess that I'll tell you all anyway. So just so you know… (Sam looks to the side, and sees that Dakota is sitting at a smaller table, talking with a strange blonde girl he'd never seen before. He gets up and walks over to her.)

Sam: Hey Dakota! Can I sit with you for a few?

Dakota: What? Oh, sure! I was just talking to Bridgette. She's a new intern here, and apparently she was a competitor on a previous season of this show.

Sam: Really? That's cool. (He turns to Bridgette.) Hey, nice to meet you, he-he. (He shakes her hand.)

Bridgette: Hey, it's my pleasure. So, what do you think of the game? Has Chris been treating you guys okay?

Sam: Well, he is Chris, so I'm guessing you might know the answer…

Bridgette (giggling): Yeah, I guess I shouldn't be too surprised about that. (They continue to make small talk. Meanwhile, Brick is finishing telling the others his plan.)

Brick: And so that is my plan…hey, where'd Sam go?

Dawn: I think he left a couple of minutes ago, and right now he's over at that table with Dakota…

Scott: Darn shame. I guess that maybe Sam doesn't care about anything you have to say…

Brick: Oh, well. At least you two know…

Confession Cam

Brick: Man, two people end up walking out on me when I'm explaining my plan. And I had it so well thought out, too! I guess it isn't that bad, though. Sam really likes Dakota, and I'm sure that it's no secret to anyone. Him spending time with her was fine for me. Lightning, however, I'm worried about just a little. He didn't stick around to hear any of my plans, but that's not what worries me. It's his ego and inability to take advice form other people that make me think he'll be hard to play the game with. Hopefully that can change, but for now he is definitely going to be watched closely by me.

End of Confessionals

Chris (over the intercom): Attention campers! Breakfast is cutting into precious time that you could spend getting injured. Heh-heh-heh! Now, grab your swimsuits and meet me at the dock! Pronto! (The campers complain, because some have not had enough time to finish their food.) You have ten seconds to leave the mess hall before I release…the raccoon!

Anne Maria: The raccoon? (The other players laugh at Chris's threat, until they see a box being lowered into the mess hall, and inside of it is, in fact, a giant raccoon.)

Everyone: Aaaaaaiiiiieee! (They all run away from the monster. However, Lightning comes out of the kitchen humming with a lot of food, not noticing the raccoon.)

Lightning (notices everybody leaving): Hey, where y'all going?…Oh well. More for Lightnin'! (He begins to eat all of the food he gathered, not noticing the beast descending upon him…)

Outside The Mess Hall

(Everybody, save for Lightning, has gathered outside the mess hall, panting and still shaken by the raccoon incident.)

Jo: What the hell is your problem, asshole? You could have had us killed in there!

Chris: Well, I had to get you out of there somehow. Besides, he isn't actually dangerous. That is, unless you get between him and food…say, it looks like the Rats are missing a member, does it not? (Suddenly, sounds of screaming and terror can be heard from inside the mess hall, and Lightning is flung out of a window, and lands on the ground with a painful thud.) Never mind! Okay, so you all go and suit up for the challenge. Meet me over at the dock in ten minutes!

Jo: Psychopath.

Confession Cam

Jo: Okay, I don't see how Chris managed to legally obtain a raccoon of that size and ferocity. He has all these deadly things around the island, so thank god that none of us have been killed yet. For that matter, does he even care if one of us dies? I'm really wondering if he actually was able to waive all responsibility for us somehow. Plus, if I die I want to be buried in my hometown, and not on some stinky, mutant island!

(Static)

Dawn: Oh Mother Nature, please bless these poor animals. I can't believe that Chris would actually have the nerve to imprison these animals in cages and take advantage of their aggressive natures! I'm just praying that he isn't going to use any poor animals against us in any challenges. Remember World Tour? Poor Ezekiel did not deserve to be used as a bounty- all that boy ever needed was some medical treatment. I mean, how do these producers even approach simple problems like a cut finger? They care so little about the well being of anything living on this island except for Chris. What a messed up system…

End of Confessionals

Communal Restroom (Guys)

(Everyone is changing into their swimsuits.)

Sam: So what do you think the challenge will be, guys?

Mike: I don't know. Hopefully it doesn't involve giant aggressive raccoons in any way.

Cameron: That, I can agree with. I swear that one we saw was some sort of evil!

Scott: It'll probably be a water challenge. I mean, didn't he want us to change into our bathing suits or something? That's a dead giveaway, if you ask me.

Brick: It will likely be dangerous, no doubt. I can see at least one of us coming out with serious injuries…

Lightning: Well, it won't be Lightnin'! This challenge won't likely even be shit. Just sayin'.

Communal Restroom (Girls)

Dawn: I think the water is a most beautiful environment. All the little fishies are just so cute, and they nibble on your toes. Some of Earth's most majestic creatures and habitats are underwater…

Jo: Yeah, yeah. That's very heartfelt. Zoey. Lazy. Come over here. (They come to Jo, and then they form a huddle.) Listen up you two. I'm gonna need for you to both put on your big girl panties and, like I told you before, set aside any girly emotions you may be feeling right now. We're going to need to focus and perform especially well today. You ready for this?

Zoey: You can count on me, Jo. I'm ready.

Anne Maria: I'm all set, Sue. Let's rumble.

Later…

Dock of Shame

(Both teams are standing on each side of the dock, and have an air pump with their team logo on it.)

Chris: Okay, teams! I hope you're all ready for today's challenge. First off, we have our intern Dakota and classic competitor Bridgette! You may have seen her in the mess hall during breakfast. They will be assisting you during the challenge today.

Bridgette: Hey, just remember that my contract only allows for demonstrations. Don't get any funny ideas, got it?

Chris: Hey, relax. No demo needed. So! Anyways, let me explain part one of the challenge. Each team will go on an expedition for water-skis that are under, well, water. One victim-I mean, camper will snag the skis for their team in an old-school diving suit, then float it to the surface. Meanwhile, their team will pump them oxygen with these (he points to the air pumps.) Also, there are these cool little devices that I installed into the suits- they let you talk to the other person diving wirelessly, so you can shout insults at them as you race for the skis! Ha! Classic. First team to surface theirs gets a distinct advantage in part two. I'll give you guys some time to strategize before then, so good luck to everyone. And…begin!

Mutant Maggots

Jo: Listen up, maggots. I'm diving. Any questions?

Cameron: Um…

Jo: None? Good! Now let me go to town with this thing…

Anne Maria: Hey-o! Are you saying none of us can do it? (As if to answer her, Jo drops the diving mask on top of Cameron, making him fall over.)

Cameron: Jo makes a solid point…

Jo: Listen to Chicken-Legs, get busy pumping air, and don't make me use my whistle. (She looks down at her neck, but she does not see the whistle.) Okay, who took my whistle?

Toxic Rats

Brick (looking over at the Maggots): I volunteer to dive for us. I think I can do it.

Scott: Really? Good! Now you can prove your loyalty to your new platoon!

Brick: Huh? Yeah, that's great. (He looks over at Jo, with determination in his eyes.)

Confession Cam

Brick: Okay, this may be the chance that I've been waiting for. For so long I've wanted to have a meaningful talk with Jo alone, but there never seemed to be a chance or right time to do so. Now, however, if I talk to here underwater I might have the chance to tell her a couple things I've wanted to tell her for some time now. I have to take advantage of this opportunity, because it may never come again. Oh, Jo… I hope that my plan for you will work. Hope is all that I have now.

End of Confessionals

Wow! Brick has quite the plan there. Will it work?

Can the Maggot girls forgo their emotions for this one challenge?

Will the campers ever find the thief?

Can Mike control his multiple personalities?

Can Sam go further with Dakota?

And will Cameron and Dawn get another moment alone together?

Figure out the answers to these questions and more, next time!

-Eliminated:

Staci, B

-Still in the game:

Mutant Maggots: Anne Maria, Cameron, Jo, Mike, Zoey

Toxic Rats: Brick, Dawn, Lightning, Sam, Scott

-Interning:

Dakota