Chapter 3: Red vs Blue
The beginning of the episode was starting as the contestants were at the entrance of a clean maze. Chris McLean smiled to the camera ready to begin the episode. "Welcome my lovely fans. Here we are back on Total Drama: Scholars Gauntlet."
Before he could continue the two twins Evan and Wesley got in the way of the camera. "Yeah welcome back to the show where Chris expresses his pedo like fetishes to the world!" Wesley said.
He then signaled for Evan to takeover. "On this episode be prepared for a ridiculously cliched challenge and Chris stroking his already large ego."
Chris quickly shoved Evan and Wesley out of the way before glaring at them. They just tried(and failed) to hide their sniggers. "Aannyyway! Last time we finally got all the contestants in one place. We explained the differences to the challenges and now here we are in this…...I guess we could call it labyrinth so to speak." He smiled deviously at the all the contestants.
Harvey just snorted. "I'm pretty sure they can tell that from A. Watching the last episode and this episode. Kinda stupid to say it again."
Other contestants nodded at this before Chris put two fingers towards his mouth, "Well some of the viewers skip the meeting you guys part and go right to the challenges. 1. Cause you guys suck and 2. Because they want to see you get hurt. Now zip-it!" He mimed zipping his mouth closed and all the other contestants, some reluctantly zipped their mouths close. "Alright than. I brought all you guys here off screen for one reason can anyone guess why?" Charles raised his hand. "Yes Charlie?"
Charles raised his eyebrow at the comment. "First of all don't call me Charlie. Second of all it's most likely because of those paintball guns that are hanging behind you." The camera turned towards the wall behind Chris which indeed did have paintball guns hanging off of them. Red on the contestants left side and Blue on their left sides.
"Correctamundo. You see we are going to have a bit of a paintball competition going on right now. You will be teaming up with the group you arrived to the competition with. The first arrives move to the left hand side of me while the second arrives move to the right hand side of me. Oh. I mean your left and you're right btw." The groups split up and the second arrives noticed something.
"Hey they have 2 more people than us?! That's a bunch of bologna." Brett said turning his powerful hand into a fist.
Chris just looked at him for a second, "Well maybe YOU guys should have got here faster." The other members of the second team were about to argue this but Chris prevented that. "If you guys really want to complain I could take away your paintball guns and make you deer. It would be a nice repeat of the first season's hunting challenge." This shut all of them up. None of them wanted to wear antlers. "Good. The first arrives will be called Red Rain. And the second team will be called the Blue Blizzard for the purpose of this challenge. Each team will get 10 minutes to devise a strategy. After that they will go into this labyrinth with a 3 minute peace mode. After those 3 minutes are up you can start wailing on the other team. Instead of the last Paintball contest we had you win by eliminating your opponents." He then took a random paintball gun off the rack behind him, looked at the gun color and shot Wesley.
"Hey!" Wesley shouted as his face was splattered with paint. Chris smiled deviously.
"You see each gun is semi automatic. So you are shooting 1 at a time. If you get hit with 5 paintballs you are out. Oh and you have to hit them on the vest they will be wearing around their chest and the the knee/elbow pads they will be wearing. So face shots don't count…..but they make some awesome television." He laughed at Wesley who was about to flip him the bird. Evan held him back not wanting the team to get penalized. "Anyway. You get 5 minutes to dress up and another 10 minutes to devise a strategy. Just know that this labyrinth has a few…..surprises in it." He laughed at this while the Red Rain and Blue Blizzard prepared to leave. "Oh and before I forget." The contestants turned around to listen to him. "This maze is used for the school's purposes. So as a bit of a welcome party this Paintball contest is going to be viewed by the entire school!" All the contestants gasped at this while Chris just laughed. "I love this show." The two teams went outside with the materials they needed and started to get set for the big challenge.
(Red Rain)
Each contestant were wearing red vest with red kneepads and red elbow pads. They each still had their regular clothes under their per order of Chris and they were all huddled in circle. The other team were a few meters from them but they wanted to make sure they wouldn't be overheard. "All right." Charles said. "I suggest that we go in groups of two as to not attract too much attention but, to still be able to defend and attack when the need arises. Any objections?" Evan's hand went up immediately. Charles inwardly sighed having already gotten annoyed by The Twins pestering attitude.
"Yes…..Wesley?" Evan shook his head.
"So Evan?"
"Yep" Evan said simply. Charles was surprised at the simplicity of this answer fully expecting either Twin to make life difficult.
"Alright than Evan. What's your objection?" Wesley's answer was swift without any hesitation.
"I just want to know if me and my brother could create a few surprises of our own for the other contestants." Wesley was smiling as his brother said the word 'surprises' knowing what that fully entailed. Charles was a bit hesitant to do this not wanting to give the two trouble making twins any freedom but he decided it was more beneficial for them to be happily pranking the other team than angrily pranking their own team.
"Yeah you can." They beamed at this. "But please try not to set up your 'surprises' near us." They nodded in perfect synchronization which made Charles sourly think that they had done this nod many times before. Nothing he could do about it now though. "Alright so do we have anymore volunteers for pairs." Tidus raised his hand with a smile on his face. Charles concealed his own amusement and said in his usual tone, "Alright so Tidus and Abby can go together. Anyone else?" The two kids in question blushed at Charles assumption that they wanted to go together. It was noticed that neither of them corrected Charles. However Jessica did raise her hand next. Charles just raised his eyebrow at her. He remembered what Alice had said about her. He decided to stay weary of her.
"Well personally I would like to go with you. If that's not a problem, captain?" She said the last word seductively with an innocent smile on her face. Charles looked at her and to the disappointed Roger beside her. He was tempted to refuse but, he didn't want Jessica to make any trouble. he also wanted Alice to make more friends. Something told him that she wasn't the most cooperative of people and that it would be good for her to partner up with other people. A bright idea sparkled in his eyes as he smiled. Jessica's smile wavered at his slightly, although she didn't know why. her next words clarified her uncertainty.
"No, but personally I think it would be good if you teamed with Alice." The two teenagers took a deep breath ready to interrupt him before he pulled a hand up to prevent that. "You're both intelligent and both of you seem like nice people. So I think that it makes perfect sense." He said it with his best oblivious smile to both of their annoyance. They couldn't very well refuse without starting something. So they went along with it. "Alright so the pairs are as followed. The Twins. Alice and Jennifer. Abby and Tidus. Roger and Fluffy. Lulu and Alexander. Harvey and Anna. So I guess I will go alone. " That's it. All of us should evade the other teams for a bit. And make sure not to get overwhelmed.
(Confessional Cam)
Harvey: So we are gonna be being viewed by the whole school campus. Well I don't have a problem with that. I mean this competition is gonna be a sinch. Not only do we have 2 more teammates. But hey, we have me. And of course Fluffy is pretty dangerous as well.
Tidus: This competition my main goal is not only to win but, to protect Abby. I will protect thy lady and make sure that the evil doers of the other team don't hurt her. If they attempt it. Well than they can eat some of this. *He punches the side of the confessional and afterwards cringes in pain.*
Abby: I have never really use a Paintball gun before. it doesn't seem to hard. Besides I'm not worried, I got tidus with me. *She suddenly realises what she said and blushes* N-n-n-no. That's not wh-what I meant. I meant that I wasn't worried because I have backup from someone who has experience with this. Hehehehehe.
Jessica: *The smile has evaporated from her face and has been replaced with a heavy scowl.* Darn it! I wanted some alone time with cute little Charlie. *Snickers before sighing* Unfortunately he sicked silent girl on me. And don't think I didn't notice the way she was glaring at me at the beginning of the show. She obviously has it out for me. Hmph. Whatever. I guess I can't blame her for being jealous of this. *Poses for the camera*
Charles: I'm actually really worried about this whole situation. Mainly because I don't know how my team will react to this. It could get really out of hand really fast. Especially with Jessica and Alice together. In hindsight it may not have been the smartest idea but lets be honest, they could both use time with other people and I work better alone. Remember. I'm in it to win it. *Smirks at the camera*
(Blue Blizzard)
They were wearing similar clothing to the Red Rain. Only their equipment was obviously blue. They like the other team had huddled up in a circle and were devising a strategy. Or they were trying to devise a strategy anyway.
"Alright people. Since we have a disadvantage we are gonna have to work a lot harder to shut up the other team." Said Saraphina who was looking at all the others with a scowl on her face. "Soooo we should all stay together in one group and destroy the other team."
Louisa scoffed at the idea before placing her idea out, "That's just plain stupid. Not only would we all get targeted but how could we find anyone? You losers should be splitting up in pairs." She then pounded her fist into her palm. "While I go by myself and clean house."
Any other person would back down but that wasn't Saraphina's style. "loser? I'll have you know that I have probably won more competitions this year than you have for your entire life!" She glared at the Tomboy bully daring her to reply back.
Louisa pushed her index finger above Saraphina's chest menacingly. "I'm not going to take orders from some mouth louth, no talent, worthless little girl!" The moment Louisa said the word 'worthless' Saraphina's rage intensified. She curled up her first ready to smack that ridiculous smirk off the other girls face.
Before she could do so Jennifer stepped in. "Although your tenacity is appreciated I'm not sure if it's the best idea for us to be fighting each other right now."
Saraphina scoffed. "Oh yeah. And what do you think is the 'best idea'?" Jennifer's eye twitched at the insulting tone Saraphina used. Yet she did not make any other viewable reactions. "What I feel is the best idea is a combination of the two. We should go in two groups of 5. With hope the other team will assume these are our only members and forget all about the one person hiding in the shadows ready to strike." She suddenly smiled gaining an idea. "Maybe you can be the loner Louise. You wouldn't have to deal with us pathetic losers."
Louise thought about this before nodding reluctantly. "I'll do it. But only because I want to. Not because you said so." Jennifer was tempted to comment but knew that was the best she could expect from her.
"All right then break into your groups of 5 and lets get ready to win it."
(Confessional Cam)
Layne Swift: Wow I am surprised. Didn't expect Jenny to take over like that. *Shrugs* I ain't gonna complain about it. I mean get to hang out with Lily and Jenny without having to worry about either Sara or Louise. I'm a happy camper.
Jennifer Harris: I knew from the beginning that we were going to have trouble if those two started fighting. So I made the logical decision to keep them apart. And I was being truthful about what I said. Considering that they will be most likely going in pais it's better for us to do the same. instead we should try to force their hand. And hopefully Louise will do her job well.
Karma Strife: Yeah! I get to work with Greer and Dirk and Mark and Clara. It'll be so much fun. I just hope we can get along well with Sara. She seems a bit mean. *Smiles hugely* Hopefully I can turn that frown upside down.
(End)
"Alright Campers." Chris said with glee. "Each of you have had more than enough time to devise a strategy. So now I hope you are ready to compete in front of all your future classmates. Not to mention the entire viewing world." Chris didn't wait for answer from the determined teams. Each of them were armed and were ready to compete. "Yeah you're ready." He pulled out a starting pistol. "Remember you will only have 3 minutes before the enemy team can start shooting. The first time I shoot start running. Second time I shoot signals for you to open fire. Oh and before I forget you have a 1 hour Time Limit. By the end of that hour I'll choose who is most deserving of points." Before any of the the contestants could wonder what that meant….BANG! The gunshot was heard by all contestants as they each went their separate ways through the labyrinth.
(Red Rain-Tidus and Abby)
Tidus and Abby were both running through a section of the maze at full sprint. They wanted to put as much distance between themselves and the other team as possible. When the second shot was heard they stopped and went at a more leisurely pace, watching each other's backs. Neither of them were panting, each of them taking deep coordinated breaths.
"Wow, you're a good runner." Tidus said wanted to make idle conversation. "You're not even panting hard."
Abby smiled at the compliment. "Neither are you." She pointed out. To this Tidus just shrugged modestly. "I do a lot of track. It's a nice pastime." Before either of them could continue a third gunshot was heard nearby. Abby's eyes were wide open. "Did Chris ever say anything about a third shot?"
Tidus shook his head from left to right however never tensing up. Meanwhile he was looking all around them. He then smiled at her, "Don't worry my fair lady. I shall make sure no harm falls upon you." He then did a mock bow which made Abby chuckle. However before Tidus could assure Abby more a paintball flew right where Tidus' chest was before he bowed. Both of their eyes opened wide as they turned to the other team. Only one person was their. Tidus fired and shot the girl in lower right corner of her vest before she shot back twice hitting both Tidus and Abby once. Tidus and Abby both shot again just for the Louise to dodge both shots and to look at the two of them menacingly.
Tidus looked to Abby. Abby just nodded. "Time to run." With that Tidus and Abby ran in the opposite direction of the pissed of Tomboy. Louise fired and connected with Tidus a second time before they ran around a corner.
"Get back here you cowards!" Lousie then ran after them.
(Red Rain-The Twins)
The two hadn't stopped running since the beginning. They had made sure to go in the opposite direction of all the other members of their team. Neither of them had any paint on them since they hadn't run into anyone. Currently Wesley was taking out the capsules of paint and handing them to Evan who was crushing the capsules into a variety balloons. They had already made several different traps in other areas of the maze.
Evan was smiling to himself satisfied with his work while Wesley was glancing around hurriedly. "Hurry up bro. We're sitting ducks out here."
Evan waved his hand at Wesley in dismissal. "You worry too much Wesley. Their is no reason to get upset if people come after us, heck we are counting on it." He then smiled sadistically.
"True. Just in case hand me two of those balloons." Evan rolled his eyes at Wesley. He did what his brother wished and handed him two balloons. Wesley looked at it curiously. "Would this count as 1 hit or 2?" Evan turned to his brother confused. Wesley explained. "I mean Chris did say that to eliminate someone that we would have to hit them 5 times. Not soak them in paint."
The more responsible of the brothers looked at his less responsible sibling for a few second before slapping his hand to his head. "Crap…."
(Confessional Cam- Ignoring Chris can backfire)
Evan: Okay I'll be honest there. That was my fault. I forgot that this wasn't like the first season challenge where the people who get the most soaked lose. So the other traps we had made won't be even close to as effective as I hoped so. *Shrugs resoundingly* Nothing we can do about it now other than wait and see what happens. *Mutters the next part* I can't believe Wesley of all people caught my mistake.
(Blue Blizzard-KGDMS)
The group of Karma, Greer, Dirk, Markus and Clara were currently walking through the maze at a leisurely pace. None of them wanted to overexert themselves. And because of their sheer numbers they felt pretty safe. Karma was at the front of the group buzzing happily with Greer not far behind. The Rich Flirt was smiling(flirtatiously of course) at the camera's around her and waving. Dirk was seemingly bored following behind with a camera hanging from his neck. Markus was looking out vigilantly. He seemed to be fidgeting at every step. He continued this until a pair of small hands clapped behind him causing him to yelp and slightly jump in the air. He landed on his now sore bump and tried to ease the pain as he turned around and saw a frowning Clara.
Clara tilted her head slightly with that same frown that soon enough turn into a pout. "What's wrong Mark? You seem pretty worried."
Mark just shrugged his shoulders before getting up and walking towards the others. They seemed to be getting ahead. "Nothing. I'm just really fidgety, a bit stressed. I guess you could say it's from always doing work." He then turned back to the group ready to catch up to them when he felt someone pulling on his shoulder.
He turned around to meet Clara's smiling face. "Well if you're stressed than maybe we could go the other way." Mark just looked at her blankly. She rolled her eyes. "Oh please. You're not gonna be much help to the others if you are jumping at every sound. Besides a calm peaceful walk through the maze could clear your mind. I take it you're not comfortable in groups?" When Mark confirmed her question with a nod she continued. "Well than it would be beneficial for you if we split up. Come on." She started to drag Mark along much to the protest of the workaholic. Although he wasn't trying too hard to break away from Clara's grip.
Back with the other half of the group Karma and Greer were now conversing with each other having been bored with the contest so far while Dirk just kept watch, strangely using his camera rather than the gun to watch for others. "Sooooooo how are you doing honey?"
It took Dirk several seconds to realize that Karma was referring to him. "First of all don't call me honey, or any forms of endearment. Second I doing well. I'm bored, but hey at least I'm not covered in paint." And it was at that moment Dirk knew he had tempted fate. Coincidentally right when he finished that sentence Dirk stepped on one of the many traps that the Twins had made. The trap had been concealed as a small button that activated a lever that than launched a balloon of paint from the other side of the wall onto Dirk's skull. The red paint dripped from his skull into his vest. the other girls looked in horror as Dirk just sighed after removing some paint from around his eyes. "Yeah that figures. Luckily I'm safe."
Karma seemed not to hear the last part, "Oh dear god in the mornin. That is a MESS of paint!"
Dirk rolled his eyes at this, "Like I said Karma it's no big deal. It doesn't count because it came in contact with my head. Although it does look like I have been hit….." Dirk's eyes shined signifying that a light bulb just went off in his skull. "This very well may be a good thing."
(Chris)
Our famous host was currently in a room with several monitors that showed the several competitors walking round the maze. The background of the room was mostly black with a few grey spots n there. "So the challenges started and the contestants have started moving. What is gonna happen when Dirk, Karma and Greer notice their teammates are missing? What does Dirk have planned? And can Tidus get any cheesier? Find out next time on Total Drama SCHOOOOOOLARS GAUNTLET!"
Alright I know that you guys are most likely questioning why it took me two weeks to finish this chapter. Well that's because I am writing 2 stories for 2 different audiences. I'm honestly quite satisfied with myself because I got out a chapter for both of them in 2 weeks. Anyway if you' are wondering about the spaces thats because a certain viewer requested an extra space to distinguish the speaking rule. Tell me what you think of it. ALSO REVIEW PEOPLE!
