A/N: Okay, before you guys read this chapter, I'd like to give you a heads-up. I've made quite a few changes on chapters 1 and 2. There are a few added scenes to the chapters and some are altered too. I also changed to team names, too: the Screaming Amazons are now the Mutant Amazons, and the Killer Gaffers are now the Screaming Victories. I also added some more events that lead to Staci's elimination. So if you've read the chapters before 7/14/13, then be sure to check-in on them and see changes.
Also, this story is strongly inspired and very similar to another fanfic, by Bridgette dj10, a.k.a. "AJ", called Total Drama Explosion. He has given me approval to continue writing this story and his is really awesome, so if you like mine, you'll really like his, too. Go check it out:
Search on Google: "Total Drama Island Fanfiction Wikia Total Drama Explosion"
Total Drama: Overloaded
Episode 3: The Marathon of Pain
"Last time on Total Drama," Chris said. "our competitors had a fun trip down memory lane in a search around the island for items from the past seasons. Katie tried to stay strong without Sadie and even helped out her team. Leshawna made quick enemies with her teammate Scott due to lack of trust. And while Jo helped win the challenge for her team, chatterbox Staci wasn't such a valuable teammate, and was booted thanks to a surprising team up of Leshawna and Scott, even though both of them turned out to be using the other. Who will win this time? And does Jo actually miss not having Brick on her team? Find out now on Total Drama... Overloaded!"
Inside the Screaming Victories cabin, Lightning was bragging about their win.
"Oh yeah," Lightning said. "we are so going to rule this game."
"I can't believe we actually won the first challenge," DJ said.
"Well," Lightning said. "with Lightning on this team, we're going to win every challenge. Especially since that sha-traitor, Scott, isn't on Lightning's team."
"Yeah, whatever," Duncan said.
"I just hope we can stay on a winning streak," said DJ. "remember back in World Tour when I hurt all of those animals and kept losing for my team?"
"Relax, DJ," Cody told him. "you didn't really have an animal curse. All that stuff was just a coincidence."
"Yeah," Mike said. "your team probably just had a lot of bad luck."
Over on the girls' side of the cabin, Jo was doing push-ups, which was getting on the others' nerves.
"Hundred fifty-seven, hundred fifty-eight," Jo counted.
"Do you really have to do all of those workouts so early in the morning?" Dakota asked. "it's interrupting my beauty sleep."
"If you want us to keep winning, then yes," Jo said.
"Could you at least do it outside?" Sadie said.
"I can't," Jo said.
"Why not?" Dakota asked.
"Because Brick's out there," Jo said.
"So?" said Blaineley.
"Uh," Jo said. "because he's... on the other team."
"Yeah, but he's so into you," Blaineley insisted. "that's the perfect set-up for manipulation."
"Even if that's true," Jo said as she finished her workout. "I don't have to listen to you. I'm the leader of this team and what I say goes."
In the Mutant Amazons cabin, things were getting intense on the girls' side.
"Alright," Eva said. "we'd better not lose today's challenge, got it? We need to stay sharp and let nothing stop us from winning."
"That was a great pep-talk, Eva," said Carmen.
"Wow, Eva," Katie said. "I didn't even know you could be such a good leader."
"Yeah," Leshawna nodded. "you're not too bad, girl."
Outside of the cabins, Chris blew his air horn and everyone ran outside.
"Good morning campers," Chris said. "Hope you all slept well."
"Can we skip the welcome dialog and just get on with it?" Heather asked.
"Gladly, Heather," Chris grinned. "Today's challenge is race, just to make sure you guys get pumped up for the season. You'll be racing all the way around the island by foot."
Most of the contestants groaned.
"That'll take forever," Owen said.
"I know," Chris said. "that's why I made sure to keep the obstacles extra dangerous this time to keep you guys motivated."
"Oh great," Noah rolled his eyes. "more torture."
"Oh no," Scott said. "not Fang again. Please tell me you didn't bring Fang back."
Chris chuckled. "Maybe. You'll just have to wait and see. Now get moving!"
All of the contestants began running down the beach. Jo and Blaineley were in the lead.
"I told you my workouts pay-off," Jo bragged.
"Yeah, whatever," Blaineley said. "we'd still be winning anyways."
"I'm so excited for this challenge!" Izzy said as she ran next to Harold.
"Me too," Harold said. "Physical challenges like this are perfect for showing off my mad skills!"
Sierra and Cody ran by each other while they talked.
"So. Cody," Sierra said. "since we're BFF's now, I was thinking that maybe we could form an alliance."
"Gee, I'll have to think a little bit about that," Cody said. "maybe."
"Hey Gwen," Trent said as he ran up to Gwen and Duncan. "mind if I run with you guys?"
Gwen looked at Duncan for approval and he nodded with a slight smile on his face.
"Sure," said Gwen. Tyler then ran up to the three of them.
"We are so going to win this challenge," Tyler said to Gwen and Trent. "woo-hoo!"
Tyler then slipped on some sand while running and fell over, causing the others to laugh at him.
"Man, this is just like Marathon Runner on my E-Box," Sam said, running with Dakota.
"Aw," Dakota said. "I love it when you talk all gamer."
She held his hand as they continued running. Beth, Lindsay, and Ezekiel were running together with Katie and Sadie just across from them.
"Thanks for joining us, Zeke," said Beth.
"Yeah, that was like, really nice of you," Lindsay nodded.
"Anything for you guys, eh," Ezekiel said.
"Ever since my early boot in season one," Ezekiel said in the confessional. "I've been really careful about what I say and do. Especially when it's to the ladies."
"I am like, so glad to finally be reunited with my BFF," said Katie.
"So, so glad!" Sadie agreed.
Suddenly, Heather charged at them and pushed Sadie out of the way.
"Out of my way, losers!" she shouted as she bolted ahead of them.
Dawn, who was running nearby with B, shook her head at Heather.
"She has such a negative aura," Dawn said. B nodded in agreement.
Bridgette and Geoff ran together.
Bridgette said. "I really hope you win."
"I hope you win more," Geoff said.
"No, you deserve it way more than me," Bridgette insisted.
"No, you do," Geoff said.
"Oh brother," said Scott as he ran past them.
Meanwhile, Brick was close behind Blaineley and Jo.
"Great," Jo said. "Tinkle toes is catching up to us."
"Let him catch up," Blaineley said. "now's your chance to make your move!"
"Okay," Jo said in the confessional. "I don't know why Mildred wants me to manipulate Brick, but maybe if I do I can use it to gain her trust and form an alliance with her. But I don't think I could do that to Brick... oh well. Friends are expendable when it comes to this game."
"Ladies," Brick greeted the two.
"Uh, hey Brick," Jo said shyly.
"Get closer," Blaineley whispered in Jo's ear.
Jo moved over closer to Brick.
"You look... really nice in that shirt," Jo said.
"Uh, thanks," Brick said a little awkwardly.
"I like Jo and all, maybe even more than a friend," Brick admitted in the confessional. "but when she's not insulting or rivaling me, it's just really weird."
"Lightning is in this to win it!" Lightning cheered, as he ran past Heather, bumping into her, causing her to lose her balance and fall back.
"Watch it!" Heather scowled at Lightning as she fell back... into Alejandro's arms.
"Gotcha," Alejandro said.
"Woah, woah," Heather said. "who said you could help me."
"Well, I just figured since you're my girlfr-" Alejandro began before she put her finger over his mouth.
"No. Don't even say it," Heather said. "we can't let that affect how we play the game."
"But, Heather," Alejandro said. "our relationship will can get us further in this game than you know. Remember how many girls on this island are attracted to me? They'll be jealous when they see me with you. And remember when Courtney and I tried to make you and Duncan jealous in season three? She can believe that if I try again, but I'll let you know now all of my actions concerning other females in the game are completely strategical."
Heather smiled. "I love it when you're smart."
"Ugh," Justin said. "Too much athletic activity makes me sweat all over and ruin my beautiful face."
"Oh, boo hoo," Noah said sarcastically.
Carmen ran up to Noah.
"Hey, Noah," Carmen said. "I've never had this much fun before!"
"Great for you," Noah said, trying to hide his annoyance. He then was suddenly blown off of the ground by a land mime.
"Noah!" Izzy shouted and jumped up in the air and caught him.
"Gee thanks, Izzy," Noah said in relief.
"Hey, what are friends for?" Izzy smiled and continued to walk with Noah in her arms.
Eva was also blown off by land mime.
"Seriously, Chris?" Eva said in the confessional. "more land mimes?"
Courtney watched from behind as Duncan, Gwen and Trent talked and laughed. She looked really jealous.
"Move it, girl," Anne Maria pushed her out of the way.
The sun was about to set and all of the contestants looked tired as they sat down on the sandy beach. Katie and Sadie got fire wood and Duncan started the fire.
"I am so tired," Owen said as he gasped. "that was a long jog."
"At least you didn't get blown up," Eva said.
"It wasn't that bad," said Brandon, who didn't seem very tired.
"Brrr," Lindsay shivered. "it's cold out here."
Tyler took off his sweatshirt and wrapped it around her, causing her to smile. "There you go, babe."
Heather looked at them and turned to Alejandro.
"I'm getting cold, too," she said.
Alejandro smiled, took off his shirt, then gave it to her.
"Isn't this romantic," Zoey said to Mike.
"Yeah," said Mike.
"Does Chris know that we're not finishing the challenge until tomorrow morning?" Cameron asked.
"Who cares?" said Scott.
"Yeah," said Heather. "let's just let him wait for us."
"Sounds good to me," Duncan said.
"Me too," Leshawna said.
"I don't know if it's such a good idea to be out in the dark alone like this," Brick said nervously.
"Yeah, I agree with Brick," said DJ.
"Oh, don't worry, Brick," Jo put her arm around him. "I'll protect you."
"I don't know what I'm more afraid of right now: the dark, or Jo," said Brick in the confessional.
The scene now switched to the contestants waking up early in the morning.
"This sand is so soft," said Sadie.
"I know, right?" Katie said.
"I'm glad to hear you slept well," Courtney said sarcastically.
"Um, hello?" Noah said. "Anyone remember there's a challenge going on? Let's go."
Noah started running again with the others following close behind.
After a while, Lindsay stopped running.
"What's wrong, Lindsay?" asked Tyler.
"I have to use to bathroom," Lindsay said. "reeaal bad."
"Go ahead," Tyler said. "me and Beth can wait for you."
"Okay," Lindsay said. "Thanks. You're the best."
She ran off into the woods. Trent and Gwen came by and stopped. Duncan kept running.
"Tyler, Beth, come on," Trent said.
"Lindsay's using the bathroom," Beth said.
As Duncan continued on, he eventually was running alongside with Courtney. She turned over to him.
"Need a running buddy?" Duncan said.
"What do you think you're doing?" she asked him angrily.
"Trying to win the race," said Duncan. "same as you."
"Well do it somewhere else!" Courtney snapped.
"I was only trying to be friendly," said Duncan.
"As if I'd be friends with you," Courtney rolled her eyes.
"Maybe not friends, but we could be allies," Duncan said.
"We're not even on the same team," Courtney said.
"True. But I'm a good ally to have, anyways," said Duncan. "I did make the final five three times."
"Okay, deal," Courtney gave in.
Back with Beth, Gwen, Trent and Tyler, Lindsay's scream was heard from the woods. She came out of the woods a few seconds later and into Tyler's arms.
"What happened?" Tyler said.
"I tried petting this adorable hairless chipmunk, and it got mad and started shooting laser beams at me," Lindsay said.
"It must be a laser squirrel," Gwen said.
"Let's get out of here, then," Tyler said.
They began running again, much faster than before. Meanwhile, Leshawna and Geoff ran alongside Brick, Blaineley and Jo. They were all almost to the finish line, where Chris was waiting.
"Finally," Chris let out a sigh of relief.
"You didn't think they'd rest?" Chef asked. "You woke them up early and expected them to run all that way before sunset?"
While Jo was running, Blaineley ran closer to her.
"Nice work with Brick," said Blaineley. "now take a fall and throw the challenge."
"What?" Jo said. "No way, Blaineley."
"Trust me, Brick will stay behind to help you, and that's when you finish the challenge," Blaineley explained. "his team will vote him off for sure for losing them the challenge."
"It was all a good plan," Jo admitted in the confessional. "except the part about eliminating Brick. But I need Blaineley's trust."
"Okay, fine," Jo gave in. As she ran, she pretended to trip, causing Brick to turn back and help her.
Blaineley crossed the finish line with Leshawna and Geoff. Lightning, Katie, Heather, and Brandon crossed soon after.
"Jo!" Brick said. "Are you alright?"
"I... think... so," said Jo. She looked over at Blaineley, who winked at her.
"Can you still walk?" Brick asked.
Jo pretended to try to get up only to fall back again. Meanwhile, Duncan, Courtney, Beth, Tyler, Trent, Gwen and Lindsay all crossed the finish line.
"I can't leave you like this," said Brick. He put her arm around his shoulder and helped her up and slowly walked as she limped beside him.
Jo walked slowly looking back as the others past them. Soon they were the only ones left to cross the finish line and were almost there.
"I might act heartless sometimes, but I care about Brick," Jo confessed. "I can't do this to him."
"I-I think I can walk again," Jo said weakly.
"After you, soilder," Brick offered her to cross first, but Jo pushed him past the finish line, instead. Nobody else saw it. Nobody except for Blaineley.
"The Mutant Amazons win!" Chris said. "And the Screaming Victories will be attending their first elimination ceremony."
"Wait," said Zoey. "You're not mad at us for camping out instead of doing the challenge?"
"Don't worry, Zoey," Chris grinned evily. "I'll have a surprise twist ready for you all as revenge for our next challenge."
Everyone gasped in shock at the news.
The scene flashed to dinner in the dining hall, where the Screaming Victories were discussing elimination.
"I think it should be pretty boy who goes," said Duncan.
"Why?" asked Justin, admiring his reflection. "I'm not the one who cost us the challenge."
Everyone turned to Jo and glared at her.
"What?" she asked.
"He has a point," said Brandon.
"You did like, cost us the challenge," Sadie said.
"Plus you're a threat," Dakota reminded her.
"And you're kinda bossy," Mike said.
"And mean," Zoey said.
"Maybe that's true, but-" Jo began before she was cut-off.
"And scary," Owen said.
"And have no fashion sense," said Lindsay.
Everybody at the table turned and looked at her oddly.
The scene flashed to Jo leaving the cabins later that night, when Blaineley pulled her aside.
"Ow, hey!" Jo complained. "What?"
"I figured you might take a fall for lover boy back there," Blaineley said. "all part of my plan."
"Then I did what you told me to, Mildred," said Jo annoyed. "now I'm about to get voted-off. All part of your plan?"
"Hey, if I really was backstabbing you, I wouldn't have pulled you over here," Blaineley said. "but it's all according to plan."
"So now what?" Jo asked.
"Now I repay you for being good at listening to my instructions," Blaineley said. "and save your butt."
"I'm listening," Jo said.
"Since everybody's going to be targeting you, we can blindside the person who threw your name under the bus," Blaineley said.
"Sounds good," Jo smiled. "you take care of the girls and I'll take care of the guys."
"Alright, Screaming Victories, there are twenty of you, but only nineteen marshmallows on my plate to spare your butts." Chris said.
The Screaming Victories all looked at each other nervously. Jo and Blaineley grinned to each other.
"The first marshmallow goes to... DJ,"
DJ caught his marshmallow and smiled.
"Mike, Zoey, and Sadie,"
All three of them caught their marshmallows, and Mike and Zoey hugged each other in happiness.
"Owen,"
Owen caught his marshmallow in his mouth.
"Cody and Anne Maria,"
Anne Maria caught hers and smiled. Cody ate his.
"Lindsay, B, Izzy, Dakota, Sierra, Brandon, Bridgette, Ezekiel, Blaineley,"
They all caught their marshmallows. Lindsay and Bridgette high-fived with B and Brandon, while Sierra and Dakota hugged, squealing with glee, and Izzy laughed happily.
"Alright," Chris said as he looked at Lightning, Justin, Duncan and Jo. "You four all received votes, but tonight, Duncan and Lightning won't be in the hot seat."
"Sha-safe!" Lightning said as he caught the marshmallow.
"Alright!" Duncan exclaimed, catching his.
"And the last marshmallow of the night goes to...
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... Jo!"
Blaineley smiled and winked at Jo, and she smiled back.
"Wait," Justin said. "I'm going home? Already!"
"Yep," said Dakota. "later."
"We'll miss you!" Lindsay and Sadie sobbed as they hugged him.
"So long," Duncan waved and grinned.
"No way!" Lightning complained, clearly not satisfied. "Jo should be the one eliminated."
Justin smiled, believing this meant that more than just the two girls were upset about his elimination.
"Why are you complaining, Jockstrap?" Jo asked. "you're safe, which means you can still see me get eliminated."
"Yeah, I guess you're right," Lightning looked at his marshmallow. Justin's smile faded.
"Oh, well," Justin said. "I've competed enough in this show and gotten lots of exposure. Now my gorgeous body can be safe from any further damage."
And with his final words, he left Total Drama for good, down the Dock of Shame, into the Boat of Losers.
"Well," Chris said as he began to close the show. "that wasn't so dramatic of an elimination. But there's plenty more to come! What is the twist I have planned for my revenge? Find out next time on Total Drama... Overloaded!"