I found out my writing has either improved or I am finding this story more interesting to write for than the rest. Already it is at 68 Word pages, took me three chapters to get to get to that number in my old story. This chapter is also long, although not as long as the one before it. The challenge is a Pokemon styled version of two of the challenges in my other story mashed together. I hope you enjoy.

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Chapter 2: Don't Weigh Me Down

"Last time on Total Drama, a brand new cast was introduced and were directly put into a challenge. Their mission was to retrieve Rare Candies from the forest, the later they got back the more in danger they were of being eliminated, but they didn't know that." Chris snickered.

"We got to see some friendships and rivalries, some heartwarming moments and some bone chilling scenes. We may already have a scarred contestant in Hitmontop whom got the scare of his life from sweet innocent little Togetic. An early withdrawal may have been avoided thanks to Sunflora who never gave up on Shroomish despite her constant refusal to participate in the challenge until the very last moment. Linoone's only words were directed to the gentle but submissive Smeargle in which he tried his hardest to get Smeargle to toughen up. Lumineon got Buizel wrapped around her finger, typical males, always falling for the eye candy." Berated Chris.

"Speaking of Candy, Sudowoodo was the one shorthanded as he was the last to return to camp hence earning his newly formed team an elimination right off the bat. He was sent packing as the first contestant on Total Drama to bite the dust, not a good achievement." Chris laughed." How did the contestants' first night together go? Will Hitmontop get any sleep? And what new challenge awaits the hapless contestants? Find out right here on Total Drama Pokerific!"

(Cue Pokémon/Total Drama crossed over theme song)


Pokerus: Boys Side


The cabins were as you would expect from camp accommodations; rickety, messy and uncomfortable. There were two pairs of bunk beds in the boys' side. The beds' upper board, right above where the pillow usually goes, had a socket that held a Pokeball in it. The Pokémon were advised to sleep in those Pokeballs, otherwise they could just lie on the bed. Most chose the Pokeball for now because they were either shy or untrusting, or maybe it was just more comfortable. It would be just like sleeping in a bed for any person except their beds were the Pokeballs. If there was a racket, they would hear from inside the Pokeball. The Pokeballs were tightly jammed into the socket though, so no other Pokémon or person could try to move it. Serperior had the left lower bed, Pansear had the one above him. Eelektross was on the lower right bunk with Magnezone on the one above him. They were getting ready for bed.

"What's the point of beds if we get Pokeballs?" Asked Serperior.

"Mating?" Eelektross pitched as he chuckled boldly at his snide comment.

"I regret I ever asked." Serperior shook his head.

"What's mating?" Asked Pansear.

There was an awkward silence from Serperior. Eelektross burst out laughing.

"Its when two Pokemon.." Eelektross began.

"Eelektross please!" Serperior warned.

"According to societal norms, you are yet unready to learn or engage in such a manner. It is best to simply forget about it." Magnezone pacified.

Pansear lowered his head in slight sadness." Okay."

"Hey kid, uncle Eelektross will teach you all about it some time so you can grow strong and popular like me." Eelektross crassly offered.

"You will do no such thing. Now, I suggest we all get some shuteye, we have no idea when Chris might suddenly wake us up for a challenge." Ended Serperior.

With that they began to enter their Pokeballs, except for Eelektross, he chose to lie down in the bed instead.


(Confessionals)

Serperior: The last thing I want is for a kid to get tainted under my watch. I have a responsibility to the team, all of it.

Pansear: I thought Eelektross was a jerk, but he offered to teach me about stuff. I'm confused.

Eelektross: Bed's comfier than them tight balls. Pokeballs are for losers.

Magnezone: The act of mating is a strange phenomena pertaining to biological creatures. I never did fully comprehend it myself. I suppose the act of reproduction in order to sustain life is the aim however most biological creatures perform it excessively and for reasons mysterious to me.


Pokerus: Girls Side


Lumineon and Dragonair took the lower beds whereas Sunflora had the one above Dragonair, Chimecho floated to the one above Lumineon.

"A challenge sure takes a lot out of you." Commented Lumineon.

"How would you know? You had one of the boys do all your work." Thought Dragonair, but instead, she said nothing.

"I have to agree, today was quite taxing. I had to worry about getting my babies safe as well." Voiced in Sunflora.

"You have babies?! Where are they? Babies are so cute!" Chimecho said at the top of her voice.

"Shh, not so loud, its nighttime." Reprimanded Dragonair.

"Oh, I meant the other Pokémon in my group, Shroomish and Pansear." Sunflora corrected, seemingly unaffected by her mistake.

"Well if you'll excuse me, I'm rather tired today so I'll be off to bed. Goodnight." Dragonair spoke somewhat dryly.

She entered her Pokeball. Lumineon soon followed suit with Sunflora following. Chimecho chose to lie down in the bed instead.


(Confessionals)

Chimecho: The bed is comfy and roomy. Pokeballs always feel small and I can't float around in them.

Sunflora: I often call the younglings my children when I get carried away.

Lumineon: The boys on our team are not many, especially if you exclude the munchkin and the hormoneless droid. I have two potential boytoys to help little ol' me, and one of them I found out is especially easy and responsive to my…natural beauty.

Dragonair: Having to share a room with her is going to be one of the toughest tests I have ever endured, and I have had extensive meditation and gymnastic training.


Apricorn: Girls Side


There was an extra bed since there were five girls. The bed was to the center of the room against the wall, right under the window. Vespiquen made it clear that she wanted that sole bed, leaving Volcarona on the lower right bunk, Togetic above her, Lanturn on the lower left bunk, and Shroomish above her. As soon as they chose their beds, Shroomish went into her Pokeball. Vespiquen decided she wanted to stay on the bed instead so that she could observe everyone in the room. Lanturn would go into her ball to avoid drying up. Volcarona and Togetic chose to sleep inside their balls.

"I'm so happy we made it through the challenge!" Said Lanturn cheerfully.

"There is nothing to rejoice about, our team did not win the prize." Vespiquen silenced.

"We didn't get an elimination either." Rebutted Lanturn.

"I agree with Lanturn, we should be happy. Our team is going to be the strongest team ever." Togetic agreed.

"Don underestimate the other teams yo, Vibrava got some serious game. I wish that girl was on our team." Piped Volcarona.

"Or do you wish to be on hers? Where is your allegiance Volcarona?" Dared Vespiquen with narrowed eyes.

"Chill teamy, I'm an Apricorn you hear?" Volcarona covered.


(Confessionals)

Volcarona: Yeah I wish the three of us girls stuck together but you cant always git what you want.

Vespiquen: Obviously Lanturn is easy to use, Togetic maybe as well. I have to keep an eye on Volcarona, if the right circumstances occur, I might just be able to expose her and get the team to eliminate her if she decides to sway to another team's side. I assume the boys are just as simple minded and can easily be controlled.

Shroomish: They are too noisy and happy. I don't like my team.


Apricorn: Boys Side


Buizel took the lower right bunk with Electrike above him. Hitmontop was on the other lower bed with Lampent on the last one.

"Ha someone like you probably hates sleep." Joked Buizel to Electrike.

"Actually, I like sleep and I get a lot of it because how else would I wake up so energized?" Electrike argued.

"I thought you got your energy from being an electric type." Buizel pondered.

"Not all of it. Mom says, the energy I get from electricity is dangerous because it would be like some kind of field around me and hurt other Pokémon and attract other electric types." Electrike informed.

"Do I have the solution for that! You ever heard of the Volt Suit? It keeps all your magnetic field to yourself and protects you and other Pokémon from excessive electricity! It's the hottest thing with Electric Pokémon everywhere. You do not wanna miss out on the Volt Suit. It's environmental friendly and feels comfortable to boot. Tested on Electivires, the Volt Suit never looked more fashionable. Only 79,999 Pokedollars now." Relayed Hitmontop.

"Uhh." Electrike looked dumbfounded." I think I'll pass. I don't have that type of money."

"Hey Lampent, glad you made it before the other dude, or we would have had an elimination. What took you so long?" Asked Buizel.

"Oh I…" Lampent thought against revealing he was helping Charmeleon." I just couldn't find one is all."

"Don't worry about it, the real team work starts now. No one holds any bad feelings for you. Right guys?" Buizel kindly told.

"Sure." Electrike nodded.

"Of course." Added Hitmontop.

Hitmontop wasn't sure why Lampent chose not to reveal that he was helping Charmeleon and him. Buizel and Electrike slept outside the Pokeball whereas Hitmontop went inside his. Lampent wasn't sure he needed a bed, he slept hanging from the ceiling. He didn't want to go in his Pokeball for a reason similar to Vespiquen's. He was curious about what happened in the cabin and didn't want to miss anything.


(Confessionals)

Hitmontop: Huh, why didn't Lampent say he was late because he helped us? It probably would have gotten the others to get his situation more.

Lampent: I'm glad the team doesn't resent me for almost losing.

Electrike: Where would I get that kind of money? That's almost how much we win on this show. I doubt that suit is trendy as Hitmontop said.

Buizel: Can't wait for the next challenge. I bet it'll be real fun with a whole team.


Eviolite: Girls Side


Wormadam was assigned the middle bed out of respect from Vibrava and to the protest of Frillish. The latter chose the upper bunk above Carvanha because she felt that she was at the figurative top. Vibrava and Kirlia didn't mind who got above who and eventually Vibrava chose the upper bed because it was slightly more "Adventurous" as she put it.

"Ugh these beds are hideous, the room is atrocious. I demand I sleep in a mansion." Started Frillish as she reluctantly floated to her bed.

"There aint no mansions on this island you spoiled noisy brat now shut your pie hole. I wanna get some shuteye." Replied Carvanha angrily.

"My word, this generation is in mayhem! Where have the proper upbringing and the tact gone to?" Wormadam asked aghast.

"Everyone's different, and that's what makes our beautiful world so unique. And I want to explore that world." Vibrava went into a dream like state as if she was visualizing the world.

"Yeah, the world is beautiful and all the Pokémon in it!" Joined Kirlia.

"Please, none of you are even remotely beautiful." Frillish butted in.

"I think you're pretty Frillish!" Kirlia smiled at her.

"Well of course I am. Duh." Frillish rolled her eyes.

"I said shut up!" Roared Carvanha effectively silencing everyone.

Frillish was too disgusted with the bed so she chose to sleep inside the Pokeball. Wormadam wouldn't need to lie down to sleep so she went into her Pokeball as well. Vibrava felt adventurous and stayed on the bed instead. Kirlia chose the bed too. Carvanha went into her Pokeball so she wouldn't get dehydrated.


(Confessionals)

Wormadam: Where I come from, if one's child were to act in such a distasteful manner, they would get a scolding like no other. Shameful! Did their parents not teach them a thing?

Kirlia: Always be nice to everyone, that's how friendship is formed! I want to be friends with every Pokémon I meet, but I don't think I can be with Carvanha, she's always angry.

Frillish: At least someone appreciates beauty. The others are all too ugly and blind to see it in me.

Carvanha: Whiny little bitch wont shut up. If she bothers me the next night, I'll chomp her onion of a head right off.

Vibrava: Tomorrow we begin our adventure as a team. We shall take the other teams head on and win!


Charmeleon took the lower bunk with no one above him. Linoone took the lower bed on the other side with Smeargle on the one on top. Due to Avalugg's enormous weight, and size for that matter, he would have to either go into his Pokeball or sleep on the ground. He didn't protest much against either choice. In fact he said nothing at all since he got to the cabin.

"Are you sure you don't mind the floor Avalugg? We could tell Chris to get you a bigger bed." Offered Smeargle kindly.

"Avalugg no need bed. Avalugg sit on floor then go in ball." He spoke in a deep voice.

The others were quiet. Linoone was expected but Charmeleon was quiet for a different reason. He was still thinking about how he was helped by Lampent and Hitmontop. He was also quiet because he didn't like Avalugg.

"I thought we were going to lose when Linoone and I were so late. Its great that we won!" Recalled Smeargle.

"That doesn't say anything about the team though. We could just lose next." Linoone pitched pessimistically.

"Aw don't say that Linoone, I'm sure we can be a great team!" Smeargle replied.

There was no response as Charmeleon silently went into his Pokeball, he couldn't sleep on the bed otherwise he would burn it with his tail. Avalugg soon went into the ball as well. Linoone rolled over on bed to the wall and slept, he wanted to sleep in the ball but felt the room was quiet enough to remain outside. Smeargle also slept on the bed. He wasn't too fond of being inside a ball either.


(Confessionals)

Smeargle: They sure don't talk much. I don't mind much, I just hope it doesn't get…depressing.

Linoone: If it wasn't for Smeargle, the boys of this team wouldn't say a word to each other. While I would normally like that, it won't really work with teams. I guess we do need some sort of communication, even if it's minimal.

Charmeleon: Smeargle is lame and Linoone is boring. I could have done so many pranks in this team if it wasn't for that iceberg. He creeps me out, as if constantly watching me. Why couldn't I be in some other team?

Avalugg: Fire Lizard no make trouble now. Avalugg protect green team.


The following day, the contestants woke up slowly and headed for breakfast, when they were all there, Chris introduced them to Chef Hatchet. It was mainly uneventful as he completely ignored them. They then began their breakfast that he had prepared. Chris revealed that Chef was taught how to make Pokémon food. Even though it was Pokémon food, he still managed to make it taste as horrible to them as his food was to all the contestants of other seasons. The contestants were to be seated in their teams during their meals.

"How was your sleep everyone?" Began Vibrava." It was hard for me to fall asleep knowing that challenges awaited us."

"Yeah, I'm frightened of what Chris will make us do." Added Kirlia.

"Frightened? Ha no. I meant that I was dying of excitement." Corrected Vibrava.

"I do have to agree with Kirlia, I have my reservations on Chris' ideas. If yesterday's challenge was one of the tame ones. I do not look forward for others." Argued Wormadam.

"Yuck! This is disgusting. I refuse to eat this garbage." Frillish made a disgusted face after one bite." Chris, Chris. Tell your pathetic excuse of a chef to prepare me something worthy of my standards immediately."

"What meets your standards oh glorious princess of idiots?" Taunted Charmeleon.

Some contestants laughed while Frillish apparently did not notice the insult and only heard the word princess.


(Confessionals)

Frillish: You call this Pokémon food? I want my Finneon Fillet with Krabby Rangoon

Lumineon: I felt a chill go through me a second ago, I wonder what that meant.

Linoone: I can't stand her. She is the noisiest, most arrogant pompous Pokémon I have ever seen. I hate those who are so greedy and don't appreciate what they get.

Vespiquen: Festering carbuncle of slime! Glad I never chose that whiny jellyfish sack of sludge as a minion.


"I'm not sure if this is healthy." Spoke Sunflora, finding the food hard to swallow, both literally and figuratively.

"It tastes like shit." Added Eelektross.

"Control your tongue, you are sitting with youngsters and ladies." Reprimanded Dragonair." Besides, the food is edible enough, and that should suffice. If you haven't been paying attention, luxury isn't what this place is about."

"Oh please, he was only noticing how the food tasted. Don't be hard on him. We should appreciate our strong guys afterall. They're going to be our biggest assets in challenges." Defended Lumineon.

"Pretty and smart. Heh, we lucked out on this one." Smirked Eelektross at the flirtation.

"Magnezone, don't you wanna eat?" Asked Pansear.

"My species do not feast like yours do young one. Magnet kin require electrical energy every few days to power up." Educated Magnezone.

"Ohhh." Pansear looked in amazement.

"You wouldn't want it anyway." Lumineon pushed her dish away.


(Confessionals)

Serperior: Dragonair's the closest one to me so far. She's also collected and smart. She knows how to control the team too. I am glad she is on my side. I feel I can't look after the team on my own.

Dragonair: Another problem contestant in the team. Ironic how they stick together. The old saying goes afterall. Bird Pokémon of a feather HM02 together.

Lumineon: I've seen the way little miss uptight glares at me, I'll make sure she gets even more uptight and blows her way out of the competition. I know how to deal with prude girls.

Eelektross: Yeah Lumineon's a hot piece of ass but she aint my type. You learn about girls like that who throw themselves on anyone. I may be a player too but I aint going nowhere near used property, I could catch something.


Over on the blue team, things looked just as tense. To Hitmontop's dismay, Togetic chose to sit right next to him.

"Hey Lanturn, I'm sorry I ditched you yesterday. I got caught up in the challenge. I'm glad you made it back early though! You're a strong teammate." Buizel Confessed.

Lanturn beamed at the compliment." Aw thanks Buizel! It means a lot coming from you. Erm, because you're the team leader."

"How was your sleep Toppy?" Togetic asked in an exaggerated girly voice.

"Toppy? Ooh baby, I smell some fresh love in here." Volcarona interrupted.

"We're not i-in l-love." Hitmontop stuttered.

"We're best friends teehee." Togetic chimed.

"When did you get so close?" Asked Lampent curiously.

"Getting jealous?" Taunted Electrike.

"I am surrounded by morons." Vespiquen whispered to herself.


(Confessionals)

Lampent: How did they get to be such good friends? Hitmontop doesn't look too happy. I'm dying to know.

Hitmontop: Lampent's getting too curious for his own good. I don't want Togetic to be giving him death threats too. But at the same time, I wish I had someone to help me, I'm scared out of my life.

Volcarona: Togetic is all over him, I cannot believe they aint a couple.

Lanturn: What Buizel said to me made my heart flutter with joy! A compliment really goes a long way with me.


After their breakfast, Chris let the green team have their two hours of Pokémon Amie. When they were done, they all looked in better shape and radiated with renewed joy and vigor. Chris now had them gathered in front of the Mess Hall for their next challenge.

"I hope you're all ready for your first challenge as a team. This challenge will not be of any particular type theme, and will not be too centered around teamwork but it will include you taking decisions as a team throughout." Chris explained." Each team will be riding across the island. Riding on what you may ask. Well the answer is above your heads."

They were confused but they looked up. They saw a floating Drifblim. A rather big Drifblim at that.

"Besides Drifblim there are two other Pokémon; Wailord and Torterra. Torterra will be using the land route, Wailord across the river, and yes he can fit in the river. Drifblim as you can see will be flying. Using the three routes, with the indispensable HMs, each team will be riding one of the three Pokémon across the island. Wailord knows Surf and Waterfall. Drifblim uses Fly. Torterra commands the terrestrial HMs; Rock Smash, Strength, Rock climb and Cut. All three Pokémon are of similar speeds and all three routes are of adequate length."

"Cool!" Electrike stared excitedly.

"Can they really carry the entire team? I mean, no offense but Avalugg weighs more than any of them." Asked Serperior.

"And which team gets to be in which route?" Added Volcarona.

"Indeed they cannot carry the entire team across, however there is another point to the challenge. Along the course, there are checkpoints where one team member must step off. Each team will be free to choose which team member steps off at the checkpoints. That is where your strategizing and team work plays a role. As for Avalugg, that was an issue that bothered me when thinking about this challenge. You see, it WAS planned that the green team since winning last challenge, get to pick the Pokémon they want to ride on, but I'm going to have to interfere with that. You cannot choose to be on Drifblim." Informed Chris.

They looked at each other wondering what to do.

"If you choose Torterra, Avalugg will have to walk alongside Torterra till you decide to drop him off at a checkpoint. If you choose Wailord, He will have to be tied to Wailord's tail on a raft and carried along. The choice is yours." Chris continued.

"Avalugg, which of the two options do you prefer?" Vibrava asked.

Avalugg's face hadn't changed. He looked deep in thought, or maybe he wasn't thinking at all. It was hard to tell.

"Avalugg walk." He simply said after a while.

"Chris, we choose Torterra." Vibrava told him.

"Alright, Blue team, since you were safe as well last night, you get to choose between the remaining two." Chris turned to the blue team.

"Guys, I think we have a better chance on Wailord. Water types rule!" Buizel pitched.

"I second that." Joined Lanturn.

"I'm not too sure about this." Volcarona argued.

"I would rather be on the whale. That blimp Pokémon is too tight of a fit for my liking." Vespiquen added.

"Looks like we have a majority then." Buizel decided." Chris hit us with the water route."

"That leaves Drifblim for our previous challenge's losers. Oh and one more thing, flying, floating and swimming Pokémon are not allowed to get off their assigned Pokémon. That remark goes to many of you, particularly Volcarona, Chimecho, Magnezone, and many others. Pokémon on Torterra, you may not get off of Torterra, and you may not ride on Avalugg. Is that all clear?" Chris warned." This is a race in the end, the object is to be the first team to have their Pokémon cross the finish line. You all have the same finish line at the end."

Everyone nodded and rode on their Pokémon.

"Ready? Get set! Go!" He fired his race pistol and the Pokémon began to move." Will the Pokemon collapse under the weight of the teams? Will someone from team Pokerus fall from the sky? And what HM will prove to be the most useful in our Pokémon styled mode of transportation challenge from last season? Stay here to find out as we get back." Ended Chris.


(Confessionals)

Pansear: I've never been on a Drifblim before! I'm kind of worried.

Kirlia: Poor Avalugg, he has to walk the whole way while we sit and relax.

Charmeleon: Hehehe! Take that you overgrown lug. Serves you right for attacking me.

Volcarona: Oh why'd we have to git the water route? Water and Volcarona are not friends.


Torterra was going at a moderate pace and Avalugg was close behind, the path was at first a forest section. All the other Pokémon were on Torterra's back. Wormadam hung from the tree that was on Torterra's back. Frillish was tightly holding on to the tree trunk. Kirlia was on the tail, being bounced up. Vibrava lay just behind his head and scouted ahead. Linoone chose to lie on a tree branch. The others just sort of tried to find a comfortable place.

"This is terrifying! I want to go down as soon as possible." Whined Frillish.

"Avalugg should be the one to go at the first checkpoint. Poor guy is walking while we sit here." Voiced Kirlia from behind.

"But Dropping Avalugg early on will not make Torterra any faster. We need to lessen the load so he can go faster." Argued Charmeleon, while only wanting to punish Avalugg.

"Both points are valid. I say we vote on it. All team decisions are best held with votes." Vibrava decided.

They all seemed to agree to the idea.

"I say Avalugg obviously." Began Kirlia.

"My vote should count for more because I am the princess. And I say I am to be dropped at the first checkpoint." Rambled Frillish.

"Yeah let her go down first." Joined Charmeleon.

"I have to say Avalugg. It is most rude and unfair to let him continue this challenge on foot." Added Wormadam.

"No!" Interrupted Frillish.

"Let the whiny princess down before I kick her off." Raged Carvanha.

"I think Avalugg should go first, second can be Frillish if she wants." Pitched Smeargle.

They all looked at Linoone.

"Doesn't matter to me." Linoone shrugged.

"We need everyone's vote." Nagged Vibrava.

"Everyone's vote? Did you happen to ask what Avalugg wants?" Linoone's voice grew stern.

"Right, wait a second." Vibrava went to the tail." Avalugg, do you want to be left off at the first checkpoint or can you carry on further?"

"Avalugg walk." He repeated his previous phrase.

"There's your answer. You don't need my vote." Linoone butted in before closing his eyes indicating he was going to take a nap.

"Is that checkpoint close yet?" Asked Frillish impatiently.

"Its right there actually." Kirlia said as they approached a green flag with the number '1' on it.

Torterra stopped next to it automatically and Frillish floated off of him. Torterra continued ahead with Avalugg after him.


(Confessionals)

Carvanha: Good riddance. No one on the team is half as annoying as that bimbo, and I find everyone annoying.

Charmeleon: Stupid oaf chose to suffer, his funeral. It's a win win situation. The dumb jellyfish gets off and he gets tired.

Avalugg: Avalugg take care of team, want team win. Avalugg strong, can walk much.

Smeargle: Linoone solved the problem just like that. I don't see why he shouldn't be team leader. Well, not that Vibrava's a bad leader.

Vibrava: Hm. My leadership skills are not as polished as I would have hoped. I must work on them if I want to be a proper captain.


It was smooth sailings on Wailord. No one was considerably heavy. In fact, Hitmontop and Volcarona were the heaviest at less than 50 kg.

"It would be great to win this challenge! Riding on a water Pokémon surfing up the river. This is so fun." Said Buizel excitedly.

"I know right? I bet the green team are regretting their decision right now." Joined Lanturn from next to him.

"Yeah, the land road is probably bumpy." Chimed in Electrike.

"Excuse me, but I need to borrow Lanturn for a moment." Vespiquen crept up and snatched Lanturn.

"Hi! How can I help you?" Lanturn asked cheerfully.

"I want you to offer me your assistance in the votes. In return, I will not vote for you." Bargained Vespiquen.

"Umm." Lanturn was not sure.

"Under my rule, you will find it much easier to progress." Continued Vespiquen.

"I guess. But on one condition, I don't want to vote for Buizel." Lanturn agreed.

"There are no conditions. However I am feeling generous. I will not force you to vote for Buizel in the upcoming elimination. I expect your allegiance in return." Vespiquen cleverly plotted.

"You got it teamy." Smiled Lanturn.

"Come on hon, cheer up. It aint good to be sour all day long." Volcarona spoke to Shroomish.

"I don't want to be here, how do you expect me to be happy about it?" Shroomish frowned.

"Well I aint a fan of water but I still make do. For the team." Argued Volcarona.

Shroomish just looked down in silence.

"Hey I think I spot the first checkpoint." Cried out Lampent.

The checkpoint was close, Wailord stopped at it when he reached it.

"Alright, so as agreed, Volcarona gets off here." Buizel announced.

"Thanks y'all. I appreciate this." Volcarona thanked as she got off.


(Confessionals)

Volcarona: Oowee, did it feel good to be back on land. I tell you it is not fun to be so close to water.

Lanturn: Ooh I got into an alliance so early on! I am so happy. I feel wanted.

Vespiquen: I told her I won't let her vote for the weasel now, doesn't mean I wont make her do it in the one after it. Hehehe. I might just do it to test her loyalty.

Shroomish: I don't even want to be f-f-friends with them, how am I going to be a teammate?


Drifblim, while larger than normal Drifblim still provided little space for the eight contestants within. They were jammed together tightly. Magnezone would have levitated if Chris had allowed but such was not the case and that resulted in Drifblim being slowed down considerably.

"This is really an uncomfortable ride." Voiced Sunflora.

"I quite like it if you ask me." Lumineon spoke seductively as she pretend rubbed up against Eelektross and Serperior." Cozy being huddled up like this."

She smirked as she saw Dragonair shoot daggers at her.

"Pansear do look out dear, stay away from the edge. Watch out for Lumineon's Aqua Ring." Bombarded Sunflora.

"Lay off, the kid's fine." Eelektross shut her up.

"Magnezone, can I trouble you for some calculations? So we may know what we're up against and how we can choose who goes down on the checkpoints." Serperior asked.

"Right ahead of you. I conducted a scan on all the contestants right before we got on with the challenge. The results show we are neither the lightest nor the heaviest team. We stand on a collective 384.5 kg, the lightest team is team Apricorn with 220.1 kg and the heaviest team being the green team with 710.3 kg. However if you take into account that Torterra is not carrying Avalugg, then their total amounts to 205.3 kg." Magnezone assessed.

"Are we really that heavy?" Asked Pansear.

"I alone contribute 180 kg unfortunately." Replied Magnezone.

"Then you should get off first." Told Lumineon.

"But what about the rest of us? How do we know who goes down when if Magnezone goes down first?" Reminded Dragonair.

"Eelektross weighs 80.5 kg and ranks in second heaviest followed by Serperior. The remaining are proportionately light. They are in the following decreasing order of weight, Lumineon, Dragonair, Pansear, Sunflora and Chimecho. Chimecho contributes negligible weight. She weighs one kg." Listed Magnezone.

"Impressive!" Applauded Sunflora.

"Yay I'm light as a feather!" Piped up Chimecho.

"Here's the first checkpoint, so will it be Magnezone then?" Asked Dragonair.

"The odds are greatest with my descent. Memorize the order of weights in order to plan your moves." Magnezone said as he got off.

There was another smaller Drifblim waiting for him at the checkpoint, Drifblim stopped floating forward so Magnezone could move on to the other Drifblim. After Magnezone got off, Drifblim seemed much faster although still slower than it would normally go.


(Confessionals)

Dragonair: Does she have no shame? Rubbing up against them so boldly. Some people have no boundaries whatsoever.

Chimecho: Floating is awesome! I love floating in the air like that. Feeling the wind pick me up, it refreshes me and relaxes me so.

Magnezone: After mentally graphing the speeds of the three Pokémon, deducting our collective weights and assessing the route's natural air and water flow resistance, I have come to the deduction that the winning team will most likely be the green team. The blue team hypothetically should turn out to be the slowest team.

Pansear: Math makes my head hurt.


Team Eviolite were almost at the second checkpoint now, they were deciding who wanted to descend. Avalugg yet again refused to be the one to go down.

"So who wants to go down this time?" Asked Vibrava.

"I think I sh…" Started Smeargle.

"Let me down, I'm starting to get sick with all this bouncing." Interrupted Charmeleon.

"If no one else has any objections, so be it." Allowed Vibrava.

Linoone eyed the situation with disapproval. Charmeleon smirked at Avalugg as he went down to the second checkpoint.

"I do wish there was some way to know how the other teams are fairing." Hoped Wormadam.

"We're ahead of the red team." Spoke Linoone.

"How did you know that?" Inquired Kirlia surprised.

"Look up." He simply said.

They looked up to see a small Drifblim with a red flag numbered two indicating Pokerus' second checkpoint, and there was no one on top of the Drifblim.

"Then let's keep it that way." Ended Vibrava.


(Confessionals)

Vibrava: Avalugg's sacrifice is paying out since we are ahead of the red team, maybe even the blue team.

Charmeleon: I hope he loses the last bit of energy he has so he would be powerless to interrupt my pranks ever again.

Smeargle: I was going to suggest I go down because I think I'm the heaviest. That way Torterra would travel faster and easier, but if Charmeleon was feeling sick then he should be the one to go off.

Linoone: And again Smeargle lets others walk all over him. (He shakes his head)


The blue team was having the calmest ride, they all looked like they were enjoying the ride. All but two.

"Hitmontop! You're shivering. Are you cold?" Togetic feigned worry as Lampent was sitting with them.

"Yeah cold, that's it. I'm shivering because I'm cold." Hitmontop muttered, not daring to look at her.

"Here I'll help." Offered Lampent as he sat closer to Hitmontop." My fire should keep you warm."

"That's so sweet!" Togetic said excitedly.

"That's not necessary Lampent." Hitmontop had a mix of emotions. On one side, he appreciated Lampent's help, on another, he was angry at Togetic, and angry that Lampent was not staying away from her.

"I can see the next checkpoint, who should get off this time?" Piped Buizel.

"Let me." Shroomish got up.

"That would not be useful. Someone heavy should go down. I say we let Hitmontop off." Vespiquen argued.

"I'm down for that." Hitmontop agreed.

"You don't wanna do that." Whispered Togetic nicely to Hitmontop then changed." If you go down now, someone might suddenly push Lampent to the water and put off his flame forever. I would hate to see nice little Lampy drowning."

He winced at the threat." You know what, maybe Shroomish sh-should go down afterall. I don't mind waiting h-here."

They reached the checkpoint and when Hitmontop didn't get up, Shroomish simply slid down Wailord.


(Confessionals)

Hitmontop: How am I ever going to get rid of her? HOW!?

Togetic: I didn't let him go down on the second checkpoint because if we lost. I want us to have two contestants who would rack up the votes. Shroomish because she was unhelpful and greedy. Hitmontop because he was a fool and slowed us down. I know he will be voting for me, so I had to draw attention away from me. I would hate to see him go so soon though. I barely got to have fun with him yet.

Vespiquen: Imbeciles. Nitwits. Fools! Where is the use of letting off one of the lightest Pokémon? We must think in challenges. This is why I want to gain control of the team. Then we would start winning.

Electrike: I haven't moved in so long that I'm starting to build up electricity. I gotta move now or else I might start releasing electricity uncontrollably.


"Hey! We're catching up speed now." Serperior brightened.

"Alright, so Magnezone said that Eelektross should go next." Reminded Sunflora.

"Fine by me. This was getting boring anyway." Shrugged Eelektross.

The next Drifblim appeared with a flag numbered two on it. Eelektross jumped into the other Drifblim and the one the others were riding on continued ahead. There was more room in the cubicle now and the Drifblim was going faster than ever.

"We're going to win this!" Cheered Chimecho.

Drifblim wobbled with an incoming gust of wind , Lumineon faked falling on Serperior.

"Oh! Pardon me. Good thing you were there to catch me with your big strong body." Lumineon uttered with half lidded eyes.

"D-don't mention it. What matters is that you're alright." Serperior blushed.

"She'll live." Ended Dragonair as she slithered between them.


(Confessionals)

Serperior: That was awkward.

Lumineon: Hmm that was fantastic. I can see the jealousy flare in her beady little eyes.

Dragonair: Hold it together Dragonair. You are stronger than this.

Sunflora: Ah young love and the heartbreak and jealousy that comes with it. Those were some good days of mine back then. Now I devote myself to the care of children.


The blue team almost made it to the third checkpoint.

"Feeling better bro?" Lament asked.

"Yeah thanks Lampent. You don't have to keep warming me up." Hitmontop assured.

"Hey look, it's the next checkpoint! We're making great progress." Lanturn flopped happily.

"Awesome!" Electrike couldn't contain himself and accidentally sent out a Discharge. Everyone including Wailord were zapped. Lanturn wasn't however.

"AHH!" Screamed Buizel.

"You blundering idiot! What was that for?" Cursed Vespiquen.

"Oh no I'm so sorry! I just. I haven't moved for so long and I got a lot of energy backed up. I couldn't control it." Electrike looked horrified. He hadn't meant to do that.

They noticed another problem. Wailord stopped moving.

"Wailord? You alright down there?" Asked Buizel with his fur smoking.

Suddenly an eruption of water came from his hole on top. He used Water Spout. The water came crashing down on them all. Lampent couldn't escape, the water was super effective and he fainted. However Wailord slowly went back to surfing the river.

"Dude! Lampent! He's out guys." Hitmontop was hovering over Lampent.

"What a tragedy! We should drop him off at the next checkpoint." Lanturn gasped.

"No, we need to drop off thundork over there before he paralyzes us all including our only means of transportation." Vespiquen argued angrily.

"She's got a point." Agreed Togetic.

"Electrike goes down first, Lampent can be dropped off at the next one." Buizel ended with a frown on his face." We can't risk another Discharge."

Electrike looked beyond embarrassed as he went down the checkpoint. Most of the others were glaring at him.


(Confessionals)

Vespiquen: I wish I had the foresight to know that would happen. Well, it's not so bad now. If we lose, we have a new target.

Electrike: I'm so doomed if we lose. I really couldn't help it.

Hitmontop: Ironic, I was worried about him from Togetic, and he fainted from a different reason altogether.

Buizel: I almost fainted myself. Luckily Electrike was underlevelled. On the other hand, Lanturn sat through the shock happily as if nothing was happening. Does anything bother that girl at all? I like it.


Team Eviolite began to slow down when the road got rockier and steep. Torterra was now climbing the base of the mountain.

"I hope Avalugg's still okay." Kirlia worried.

"I see the next checkpoint, maybe its time Avalugg went off." Vibrava said.

"It's a climb now, if anything, we're going to get slower. One of us should go down. But hey, it's none of my business." Linoone pitched.

Vibrava was about to reply when she heard Kirlia scream. The incline got her to lose her footing and she almost fell. She grabbed on to Torterra's tail. Vibrava quickly went over to her and helped her up.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare anyone. Thanks for helping me." Kirlia looked flushed.

"Don't mention it, a team is always there for each other. Now I think its best if you go down this checkpoint, don't you think?" Vibrava suggested.

"Are you sure? I mean I'm light, I wont be helping at all." Argued Kirlia.

"Your safety comes first." Insisted Vibrava.

"If you say so." Accepted Kirlia as she began to go down when Torterra stopped." Good luck everyone!"

"Avalugg, you're up next." Vibrava called out before anyone could stop her.


(Confessionals)

Kirlia: That was close, good thing Vibrava was there. She's a good leader.

Wormadam: I sense tension among our ranks.

Vibrava: I'm getting the feel that Linoone isn't very fond of me. Leading a team is not always easy and you may not always be able to please everyone.

Linoone: I don't wanna take leadership. Not at all. That's the last thing I want. But Vibrava hasn't been making the right decisions.


It went on for a while like this. Team Pokerus dropped off Serperior at the next checkpoint after he alerted them to be careful. They then let down Lumineon, to Dragonair's pleasure, and then it was up to Dragonair to go down next leaving Sunflora, Pansear, and Chimecho on Drifblim, the weight was not hindering him at all. In the blue team, they first let down Lampent, by which time he had regained consciousness but was still weak. After that, Vespiquen was the choice they agreed on. The remaining four eagerly waited for the checkpoint.

"Lanturn, you're really strong you know that? You took that discharge and you barely flinched at it." Buizel complimented.

"Oh, that. Well you see I have the ability Volt Absorb. The Discharge made me feel good." Lanturn giggled.

"That explains it!" Buizel's eyebrows raised. He then saw the checkpoint in the distance. "Don't you think its time Hitmontop went down? No offense, but you are the heaviest."

Hitmontop couldn't answer. He wanted to go down, since the first checkpoint.

"Hitmontop's not heavy. That's mean." Togetic defended.

"I said no offense." Buizel blurted plainly.

Hitmontop got the courage to look at Togetic.

"I really should go down. Don't you want us to win?" He told her, keeping difficult eye contact.

"If you say so." She sighed." But be careful. We don't want you to slip and break your twirling head and get permanently paralyzed and have to get put out of your misery."

He quickly broke eye contact and shuddered.


(Confessionals)

Hitmontop: I'm not going to get off this island alive. I am not. Oh Arceus I am so dead.

Togetic: I guess that was the best option. Too bad, I don't get to spend time with Hitmontop anymore.

Buizel: Boy, Togetic sure likes Hitmontop. Never thought a fairy/flying and fighting type would make a good couple.


At the fourth checkpoint, Avalugg had still refused to stop and so Vibrava was to choose who should go down.

"Get the painter down, he weighs at least 50 kilos." Shouted Carvanha.

"I tried to offer earlier but the chance never came." Tried Smeargle.

"Any objections?" Vibrava allowed, in particular to Linoone.

None came so Smeargle was to go down then. After that Torterra seemed to go slightly faster. At the next checkpoint the mountain was getting steeper and steeper and now the HM Rock Climb was needed. Avalugg did not know the move.

"Avalugg stop now." He beckoned to them. They turned around to him as Torterra came to a halt next to the checkpoint.

"Avalugg no Rock Climb. Avalugg sorry." He bowed his head.

"There is absolutely nothing for you to apologize for dear boy. You have performed splendidly." Eased Wormadam.

"Yeah, you were great, thank you." They thanked him as he stepped next to the green fifth flag.


(Confessionals)

Avalugg: Avalugg not tired but not Climb Rock.

Wormadam: Highly commendable performance. Our team appears to be a powerful one indeed with a fine young man like him in it.

Smeargle: I hope I didn't slow the team too much.


"Careful! Watch your step! Grab on tight or you'll fall." Sunflora worried.

Pansear was getting off the big Drifblim to the checkpoint.

"I'm fine. Go on, it looks like we're going to win!" Pansear encouraged.

Sunflora and Chimecho were the only ones that remained on the Drifblim and only one checkpoint remained. Meanwhile Hitmontop and Lanturn both marked the sixth and seventh blue checkpoints respectively.

"It's in the home run now." Buizel said excitedly.

"I'll be relieved if we win." Added Togetic.

On the green team, Linoone was dropped off next and at the seventh checkpoint Carvanha decided she wanted off. They could see the next checkpoint up ahead because Torterra had gained momentum. The steep rise was at a plateau too which helped the climb.

"I say, I feel quite confident about this don't you dear?" Asked Wormadam cheerfully.

"Hm, the red team is ahead." Vibrava commented as she saw the red team just make it to their final checkpoint above.

Sunflora was currently climbing into the other Drifblim as they spoke.

"Alright honey, be careful now. As soon as sweet Drifblim here makes it to the finish line, you dash out and cross it alright? See you soon." Sunflora waved as Drifblim began to slowly descend as he moved forward. Chimecho could see the finish line.


(Confessionals)

Chimecho: Wee! I'm going to cross the finish point! I mean the check line! I mean. Oh nevermind!

Vibrava: When did the red team gain the upper hand? Maybe it was because we didn't let off our heaviest team members early. I knew I made some wrong choices.


Vibrava chose to go down the final checkpoint and let Wormadam cross the finish line because she was lighter. It might just get her the upper hand.

"Good luck! I just hope our efforts were enough." Spoke Vibrava as she hastily went to the checkpoint.

"Godspeed Torterra!" Wormadam hailed as Torterra resumed walking.

Buizel told Togetic to get off next. He wanted to be the one to cross the finish line, even if he was heavier than her.

"You're the boss! I hope you know what you're doing." Togetic wished in a tiny voice as she flew down to the last blue flag.

All three teams were close by now, the closest of which was team Pokerus. Team Eviolite and team Apricorn were similarly paced. However the blue team had a harder time because only moments before, Wailord had to use Waterfall to climb a harsh waterfall. The water current was still strong here.

"You can do it big guy. Water types are the best." Buizel encouraged.

It was close, all three were really close when one team managed to cross before the two others. It was the red team! Chimecho flew out of Drifblim and floated to her team that was waiting for her at the finish line.

"Sweet! Our team is actually not all losers." Eelektross cheered.

"It's all thanks to Magnezone! His calculations saved us today." Told Serperior.

"Nonsense. It was a team effort." Magnezone refused the praise with dignity.

Not too long after that Torterra and Wailord were in plain view. They were both rushing towards the finish line. One however was more efficient and its final rider crossed the line first. The last to cross was Buizel.

"Well its about time." Frillish greeted dryly.

"That was awesome! We made it just in time." Cheered Kirlia.

Buizel walked up to his team with his shoulders slumped.

"Horrible." Vespiquen shook her head.

"Don't worry Buizel, you tried your best." Lanturn faced him with a smile. He smiled back faintly.

"Kudos to the Pokeruses! For your great performance, you not only win immunity from this night's vote but you also get to spend the evening in a lodge here on the island where you will be given Aromatherapy and grooming. Enjoy!" Congratulated Chris.

"Hell yeah!" Eelektross cried.

"Fabulous!" Cheered Lumineon.

"Eviolites, you managed to scrape off elimination this time, you are safe from tonight's vote as well." Turned Chris." And as for you, you guys won yourselves your first elimination. See you all in an hour."


(Confessionals)

Vibrava: At least we didn't lose. I need to take this time improving my leadership skills.

Sunflora: Aromatherapy is a great way to calm the nerves and refresh the body. I often use it on the most troubled or stressed kids.

Magnezone: Excellently done. My expectations were surpassed. I also ended up being praised by the team. An unexpected but welcomed addition.

Buizel: And I was so sure we would win.

Lampent: Maybe if I didn't faint they would have kept me for a later checkpoint, and the results might have been different. Guess we will never know.


The eight blue team members were gathered around the bonfire, each one had a different look on their face.

"As I said last time to the red team, welcome to your first elimination of the season! In here, you will vote for the person you wish to eliminate. After that, I will hand out Pokeblocks for every contestant that is safe until one remains without a Pokeblock. That contestant will leave Total Drama forever." Relayed Chris." In some cases, there will be individual immunity within a team for certain performance. This time however, no one is deserving of that privilege."

"Gee thanks." Hitmontop rolled his eyes.

"You're most welcome. Now get voting." Ended Chris.


(Confessionals: Votes)

Hitmontop: No one hates her, its going to be so hard to beat her but I still vote for her. I have to try.

Electrike: Please please please don't let me lose so early. I vote for Vespiquen, she doesn't like me.

Vespiquen: Those who cannot control themselves cannot be proper minions. That Electrunt must leave immediately.

Lanturn: I hate voting. I like everyone in our team. Vespiquen told me to vote with her so I guess I will.

Buizel: I don't like Shroomish that much, she's a downer. Downers always want to ruin the fun.

Volcarona: Yeah Shroomish is my vote. Girl aint right. Sourpusses should not take someone else's spot when they don't appreciate it.

Shroomish: I was going to vote for myself but… if I don't at least try, my parents will find some other terrible place to send me. So I'll let them vote me off. I vote for Lanturn, she's always way too happy all the time. It sickens me.


Chris had the team back in the ceremony.

"You have all cast your votes. I here have eight Pokeblocks, one for every one of you who will continue. When I call out your name, you shall receive a Pokeblock. The person who does not receive a Pokeblock will be eliminated and must walk the dock of shame and board the boat of losers which means you are out and cannot come back." Lectured Chris.

They looked apprehensively.

"The first Pokeblock of the night goes to…"

"Lampent"

"Wow, thanks. I didn't know." Lampent smiled, relieved.

"Hitmontop"

"Volcarona"

Chris paused and looked at the others.

"Togetic"

"Vespiquen"

"Lanturn"

"Buizel"

They all caught theirs, some happy some neutrally. The last remaining two were Electrike and Shroomish. Electrike looked really worried and Shroomish was unwavering.

"Electrike, you probably doomed your team today with your Discharge. The time they lost could have gotten them to win." Began Chris.

"But I didn't mean it. Honest." Electrike interjected.

"Shroomish, everyone by now knows that you do not wish to stay here. Maybe you'll get your wish." Chris continued.

Shroomish didn't even blink.

"Well then, the final Pokeblock of the night belongs to…"

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"Shroomish"

Electrike's eyes widened.

"Electrike buddy. It is time to leave." Chris beckoned.

Electrike looked devastated. The contestants were sympathetic. Lanturn felt horrible.

"Oh well. I'm sorry I messed up." He said sadly as he boarded the boat.

"Touching isn't it?" Ended Chris.


"And another make Pokémon hits the road. It seems the girls are stronger this season. They sure are wider. Man do we have a lot of female antagonists!" Chris recapped." Shroomish survives another day, much to her dismay. Hey that rhymed. I'm too good. Anyway, will Lampent find out about Togetic's death threats to Hitmontop? Will Buizel find out about Vespiquen's manipulation of Lanturn? And will Vibrava step up as a team captain? All that and more on the upcoming episodes of Total Drama Pokerific!"


Votes:

Buizel: Shroomish

Electrike: Vespiquen

Hitmontop: Togetic

Lampent: Electrike

Lanturn: Electrike

Shroomish: Lanturn

Togetic: Buizel

Vespiquen: Electrike

Volcarona: Shroomish

Total:

Buizel: 1

Lanturn: 1

Togetic: 1

Vespiquen: 1

Shroomish: 2

Electrike: 3 (Eliminated)


Teams:

Eviolite: Avalugg – Carvanha – Charmeleon – Frillish – Kirlia – Linoone – Smeargle – Vibrava – Wormadam

Pokerus: Chimecho – Dragonair – Eelektross – Lumineon – Magnezone – Pansear – Serperior – Sunflora

Apricorn: Buizel – Hitmontop – Lampent – Lanturn – Shroomish – Togetic – Vespiquen – Volcarona

Eliminated: Sudowoodo – Electrike


I love Electrike, in fact, he's my third favorite Pokemon ever. That was still not enough to save him. To be honest there was so little I could do with him. His personality didn't offer much and it was also not yet time for any of the blue team members to lose so Electrike had to take the fall. I know some liked him but this is where his journey ended.