Disclaimer: I do not own Total Drama Island, Action or World Tour. They belong to Teletoon and Cartoon Network. I also do not own the alphabet theme; it was first used by Frank15 so credit goes to him for that. I do however own all twenty six contestant OC's in the story so don't steal them.

The Warning: This story contains bullying, some love, bad language, evil laughter, a horrible bully, insults and screaming. Nothing M rated though so don't worry.

Pairings: This time I can say something. I won't confirm anything but three are hinted at during this chapter, keep your eyes peeled.

Note: This chapter is in my opinion the best yet! It features the first moral event horizon … don't know what it is? Look it up on TV tropes. Another person it voted of and it might not be who you expect. So enjoy the chapter

Let's shift into high gear!


"And welcome back to Total Drama Letterz." Waved Chris to the camera.

"Once again we didn't go anywhere." Said Mable.

"Shut up hippie." Whined Chris. "You wouldn't understand because you're not smart. Now everyone aboard the sleighs!"

"One of these days his karma will arrive." Grumbled Mable as she climbed into the Sleigh.

"What g-goes around c-c-comes around." Smiled Raven confidently. "He'll get h-his eventually."

"Here's hoping." Said Mable as she sat down in the sleigh and looked at where they were required to go.

The slope had seemed a lot less dangerous on the way up; rocks and trees were scattered around and some of the ground was icy and very unsafe.

"This challenge looks kinda dangerous." Said Lavender in uncertainty.

"That's what makes it fun." Smiled Chris sadistically. "Now you're going to need someone to give your sleighs a push start down the hill. The push could give you a big advantage or potentially ruin your chances if it's weak. Decide quickly; I'm not standing here for the good of my health."


Confessional- One, two, three, PUSH!

Oscar: My team elected me to push; it makes sense as I'm the strongest. Kasimar may be strong but most of us didn't want to trust him. All the while Wallace kept chuckling to himself, I wonder why.

Barney: This will be great fun yaaar! It'll be like a roller coaster, my second favorite fairground ride after the pirate ship! Yo ho!


The three sledges were lined up at the top of the hill, only a few inches from the harsh downward slope. Barney was to push to Team Puzzle, Oscar for Team Grenade and Hector for Team Jungle.

"Is everybody ready?" Asked Chris as he held a starter pistol.

Carlton was shivering and huddling up in fear. Mable sighed to herself.

"Carlton; just for once try to be brave. There has to be something you're not afraid of." Said Mable dryly.

"Well … I'm not scared of Vanilla cake." Said Carlton with a small smile.

"I see." Said Mable. "Hey Lavender; are you sure you can steer this thing?"

Lavender was sitting at the front of the sleigh with the reigns in hand. She looked back and nodded.

"I'm positive; I've ridden a horse before, can steering a sleigh be much different?" Asked Lavender. "And besides; we have the most people so the added weight will give us more momentum and make us go faster."

"Care to explain what momentum is ginger?" Asked Kasimar from the back of the sleigh.

"Momentum is velocity times mass." Said Lavender before scowling. "And I'd prefer you to not call me ginger."

"What you gonna do about it?" Sneered Kasimar.

"This!" Yelled Lavender as she whipped the reigns at Kasimar's shoulder; he let out a pained yelp and growled before staying silent.

"You go g-girl." Clapped Raven.

"Nothing to it." Shrugged Lavender.

"Ok everyone; get ready!" Said Chris as he raised the pistol. "On the count of three the pushers must push and the race shall begin."

Barney, Oscar and Hector readied themselves as their teammates held onto the safety bars inside the sleigh.

"Three, two … one … … … GO!" Yelled Chris as he pulled the trigger and created a gunshot sound.

"Let's rock and rides yaaar!" Cheered Barney as he pushed the sleigh forwards quickly and leapt aboard.

"Not so fast pirate!" Called Oscar as with an almighty shove he and his Team were in motion, with Carlton screaming all the way.

Hector shoved his Team's sleigh hard and climbed on as they sped agilely down the steep slope.


Confessional- Jingle bells!

Carlton: (Shivering in fear). That … was the scariest thing I've ever experienced … help me.

Raven: Poor Carlton; s-scared of e-everything all , he doesn't b-belong here. Poor kid.


The sleighs were in motion speeding quickly down the cliff; Team Puzzle was in the lead with Team Grenade right beside them. Team Jungle was behind but not by much.

"Shiver me timbers! Woohoo!" Cheered Barney as he raised his arms up and down.

"Be careful Barney!" Cautioned Andy. "We don't want you falling out of the sleigh."

"Party pooper." Said Barney as he sat still.

Team Grenades sleigh was picking up speed and zoomed down the cliff alongside Team Puzzle; Kasimar turned to his opponents and cracked his knuckles.

"Time for some pain." Grinned Kasimar as he picked up a giant candy cane from inside his team's sleigh and whacked the other sleigh with it.

Team Puzzle swerved a little and were soon back on track but Kasimar simply whacked them again.

"Yahahaha! Feel my wrath weakling!" Laughed Kasimar as he smacked the Candy cane right onto Spider.

"… Ouch." Said Spider as he flopped to the bottom of the sleigh.

"Spider!" Yelled Quana in worry. "Someone stop Kasimar; I'll tend to Spider.


Confessional- Sword fight.

Barney: With a first mate down, our captain distracted and the enemy firing upon us it was up to me to put my pirate skills to the test and defeat the kraken! Yo ho!


Barney jumped up and picked up another giant candy cane from the bottom of the sleigh and faced Kasimar.

"Yaaaaar! Prepare for defeat." Grinned Barney as he whacked Kasimar with the candy cane.

"Yowch! That hurt you maniac!" Yelled Kasimar as he swung at Barney; the pirate was too fast and in a blink of an eye dodged to the side.

"You'll have to do better than that me heartie." Laughed Barney as he jabbed Kasimar.

"Quit it you crazy person!" Growled Kasimar as he swung for Barney's feet, Barney jumped and evaded.

"Tsk, tsk me heartie." Said Barney with a shake of his head. "One thing that you must learn in life is that nobody is a better pirate than Barney Scott Bolitho, yo ho!"

"So long slow pokes!" Taunted Irene as Team Jungle sped past at quite a speed.

Team Puzzle and Team Grenade looked ahead and at each other. They had been so busy trying to beat each other they had forgotten about the third team in the race, the team that was now in first place.

"Faster Lavender faster!" Yelled Oscar quickly.

"Right on; heeya!" Said Lavender as she sped up the sleigh though Team Puzzle was but a meter behind.


Confessional- What happened next. BOOM!

Wallace: Upon seeing that Team Jungle was ahead I knew it was time to detonate the bomb, the explosion was exquisitely evil! Mwuhahahahahaha!

Lavender: I ought to keep Wallace on a leash, or better yet in a straightjacket! He could have really hurt someone!

Uzuri (Her cloths and skin are blackened). Though in retrospect I should have been afraid, the explosion was so cool! The screams were like something out of a horror movie; it's like the premiere of SAW once again! Teehee!

Tabitha: (Blackened and NOT happy). Wallace … is going to pay.


"There getting ahead; we'll never catch up!" Cried Lavender as the sleigh would go no faster.

Wallace cackled evilly and stood up; and as all you readers will know, Wallace cackling or laughing at all … is NOT a good sign.

"Not for long they won't be." Said Wallace as he took out his remote.

"Wait; what are you going to do?" Asked Oscar in suspicion.

"I'ma firing my LAZOR! Mwuhahahahahaha!" Laughed Wallace as he pressed on of the buttons on the remote.

BOOOOOOOM!

As soon as Wallace pressed the button, Team jungle's sleigh exploded with a loud ka-boom. As the wreckage of the sleigh began to grind to a halt Kasimar burst out laughing.

"Yahahaha! Oh man, good one Wallace! Did you hear their screams? Awesome!"

Everyone else looked less than pleased and Oscar looked quit annoyed and actually angry.

"That was uncool Wallace." Scowled Oscar. "Someone could have been seriously hurt!"

"That's what makes it fun." Laughed Wallace.

Up ahead Team Jungle were slowing down and the finish line was getting closer. Yessica looked petrified while Uzuri was giggling in excitement.

"What just happened?" Asked Yessica with a whimper as she clutched her heart.

"It appears the sleigh exploded." Noted Hector as he dusted himself off. "It has blown up not only our ride but also our chances of winning the race."

"Noooo!" Yelled Tabitha in fury. "When I find out who did this; oh, they'll be sorry."

Tabitha noticed her team was looking at her in surprise from her outburst. She needed an excuse and had one in half an instant.

"Sorry about that everyone; I just don't like losing, especially when it's the result of cheating." Lied Tabitha craftily. "Are you all ok?"

"I'm fine." Said Vinnie is relief. "Wouldn't want to lose my other arm after all."

"I'm ok; though I feel a little shaken." Said Gary with a shrug.

"Here comes the finish line." Pointed Yessica. "We might still win!"

The wrecked sleigh slowly edged towards the finish line, it looked like they could pull off a win … not.

At that moment Team Grenade sped past and over the line in first place. And to make matters worse only a second after that Team Puzzle finished in second, just moments before Team Jungle crossed the line.

"Yeah! Evil is victorious! Mwahahahaha!" Laughed Wallace triumphantly.

"You maniac!" Yelled Mable. "You could have killed someone!"

"And up the evil villain ladder I would have gone." Nodded Wallace. "But it doesn't matter; thanks to me we have won the race and an advantage in the second part of the challenge."

Mable slapped her forehead and turned away from the wannabe villain; if they lost Wallace was a strong candidate for her vote. A very strong candidate indeed.

"Bubba ha bub dub wah waaah!" Whimpered Carlton as he shakily got off the sleigh; a wet patch was evident on his trousers much to everyone's disgust.

"Eeeeewww!" Cringed Raven. "Carlton, m-maybe you s-s-should go and change your p-pants."

Carlton just shuddered and looked at his shoes.


Confessional- Bad guys always win if they cheat.

Mable: I don't know how much longer I can put up with Wallace; he's a danger to normal people everywhere and I don't want anybody to suffer. But Carlton; yeesh! He screams about everything and keeps the other guys up at night; we'll need Oscar's strength quite often. It's only a matter of time before our team loses.

Wallace: Mwuhahaha! Oh man that was wonderful, my plan worked, I'm the best villain ever and nobody can defeat me! I'll rule the world! Mwahahahaha!


Team Puzzle climbed out of their sleigh; well, everyone but Spider climbed out as he was carried by Barney and Andy due to being knocked out. They laid him down on the snow as they along with the rest of the team looked on with concernment.

"Is he going to be ok?" Asked Quana nervously.

"It was but a bump to the head me heartie." Said Barney reassuringly. "He'll be fine … but how to wake him up?"

"Maybe a bucket of cold water?" Suggested Zita. "I've seen it on TV a number of times and it always worked.

"I don't think that's such a good idea." Said Andy intelligently.

"Why not Andy?" Asked Eleanor curiously.

"Yeah; why?" Asked Zita.

"Well; think about it; it's cold, very cold, and pouring freezing water on him in this weather may make Spider worse, if you fall asleep in a really cold place you may never wake up … and adding freezing water wouldn't help."

"I've got an idea!" Smiled Jimmy. "I've heard that if a princess is kissed by a prince they will awaken, maybe it'll work the other way around? Quana; care to do the honors?"

Quana's eyes widened at what was being asked of her; she a blush appeared on her finely tanned face and she turned away.

"Err, Jimmy; I know you mean well with your idea but I don't think that would work … and trust me, I only give kisses to those who I feel have earned it … in other words not one person up to this day! How about we just … let him come around?"

Quana was right in saying this; a moment later Spider let out a groan and rubbed his head. He got to his feet and looked at his team mates.

"Did we *cough* win? And why does *double cough* my head hurt?" Asked Spider as he sniffled his nose.

"Well sorry to say it Spider; but we didn't win the race, we came second. Team Grenade beat us so we don't get an advantage in this part of the challenge." Explained Andy. "As to why your head hurts, well."

"You got beaned on the head by a giant candy cane Yaaar!" Exclaimed Barney as he interrupted Andy. "I avenged you by epically dueling Kasimar, scourge of the sleighs."

"I wouldn't call it epic." Said Zita plainly. "But you're quick on your feet; that bully didn't hit you once!"

"I guess he's as slow as his brain." Giggled Eleanor.

"Good one *cough* Eleanor." Said Spider with a small laugh.


Confessional- Pucker up!

Quana: I know Jimmy means well and he's a really nice kid … but I get a little nervous about this whole 'kissy business' thing. I'm just not really ready for a serious relationship; lord knows how many guys want to court me. Anyway; Spider's nice and he seems pretty intelligent … but I'd prefer to remain single.

Spider: Do you ever get the feeling someone is talking about you and you've narrowly missed something important? Quana did look a little awkward and Barney was quite smiley … a little more than usual.


A few moments later Chris arrived; he was in a warm winter coat much to the envy of a lot of the campers; they were cold and forbidden to wear coats while Chris was warm and snug. And he had the audacity to dress them as elves! But Chris wasn't like most people, he was nasty.

"Good to see all of you made it to the bottom of the hill in one piece, well, most of you." Said Chris with no care that people may have been hurt. "As Team Grenade finished in first place they get the advantage in the next part of the challenge."

Team Jungle didn't look pleased; Tabitha glared at Chris while the others folded their arms, only Uzuri didn't look angry … but she was a little odd so she didn't really count.

"If you would all follow me to camp center I will explain the rules of the next part of the challenge, and it's going to take you a while to complete it." Said Chris as he left towards the camp.

The campers looked at each other and collectively sighed as they followed the sadistic host.

Upon arriving back at camp center campers saw three Christmas trees had been set up. They were green, bushy and smelt like Christmas. Chris gestured to them and smiled.

"Beauties aren't they?" Said Chris with a nod. "And you're going to make them better. For immunity from tonight's vote you must decorate your team's tree. You can see which tree is yours by the flag. The catch is that you have no decorations."

"So how exactly do you propose we decorate the trees then?" Asked Xaria bluntly. "I don't know how well this challenge was thought out."

"Shut uuuup!" Whined Chris. "I'm getting to that! You have to find the decorations yourselves, they are hidden all around the Island. You have to find them and bring them back. They don't have locks so you can easily open them and get at the decorations inside."

"What types of decorations are there?" Inquired Quana. "Tinsel makes me sneeze."

"You'll be sneezing then because tinsel is one of the decorations along with ba-balls, stars, angels, lights and yogurt pots." Laughed Chris sadistically as always. "You have six hours to find as many boxes of decorations as you can and decorate your tree."

"But you didn't tell us what the boxes look like." Pointed out Andy.

"Oh; didn't I?" Smiled Chris.

"No, you didn't." Replied Andy stonily.

"Well just so you know, the boxes are striped green and red so you should spot them fairly easily. Your time starts … now!"

Everyone stood still for half a second before running around and into the woods to find the boxes before the other teams beat them to it.


Confessional- We have a box!

Hector: (Holding a box and smirking). I had a feeling Chris would hide a box in here; who would think of looking in the confessional he probably thought. Well my dear Chris, I would think of that. Now if you'll excuse me, I've got to look for more boxes.


Spider, Andy and Barney, like everyone else, had gone into the woods to look for some boxes of decorations. So far they had found one in a log near camp; but they would need more than just one box.

"Arrr; where be the boxes?" Asked Barney as he looked around. "I could do with a treasure map."

"They're probably hidden." Said Andy. "So I doubt they'll be out in the open."

They walked to the base of a large tree; Spider caught a hint of red and green from above and looked up. He could plainly see a box.

"Hey guys! It; *cough* a box!"

"Good job Spider." Said Andy. "Now how are we going to get it down? This tree looks too big to climb."

"I have a solution me heartie." Said Barney as he backed up a bit.

Before Andy or Spider could ask what Barney was doing Barney had unsheathed hid dagger. He aimed, reared back and tossed it. It span around and sliced through the strong hanging the box and boomeranged back to Barney's waiting hand.

"Nothing to it matey's." Smiled Barney as he took a bow.

"Err Barney? I think you should have let us move out of the way." Said Andy as he gestured to Spider.

Spider had been bonked on the head by the box and was lying on the ground with stars circling his face.

"Oopsie poopsie." Said Barney as he tipped his hat in respect. "Two bonks in one day, Spider's a living chew toy."

"Good job getting the box though." Said Andy while giving Barney a thumbs up. "How did you make your dagger do that?"

"That's a secret of the pirate life me first mate." Grinned Barney as he sheathed the dagger.

Spider groaned and got back up with the box in his arms.

"These frequent bumps on *cough* the head might give me a *sneeze* concussion." Said Spider while rubbing his head with his free hand. "Should we keep *cough* looking for boxes?"

"That we will." Nodded Barney speedily. "We'll need all the boxes we can carry, follow me!"

Barney sped off into the trees while Spider and Andy ran after him.

"Do you know where you're going?" Asked Andy.

"Nope!" Laughed Barney.


Confessional- Looks like boxes grow on trees.

Andy: I consider Barney my best friend here … but he's so wild. He's always on the move! In the first challenge he didn't even stop for breath. Where does he get that energy from?

Barney: Most people think I drink coffee; truth be told I don't really like the stuff, I prefer apple juice. Yo ho!


Wallace was putting the finishing touches on the coverage for his deep hole. Leaves and twigs had been used and looked just like the rest of the ground. He backed away in glee and looked on proudly at his work.

"Oh this is genius; it can't possibly fail! Mwuhahaha!" Laughed Wallace. "Now all we need is some bait."

"Are you gonna use an Easter egg again?" Asked Kasimar. "If the metal arm guy comes along he'll know it's a trap."

"Which is why I'm using different bait, I'm gonna use … a decoration box!"

Wallace whipped out one of the green and red boxes and placed it over the covered hole. He nodded to himself in satisfaction and turned to Kasimar.

"Pretty good plan don't you think my right hand man?"

"Using a box as bait is stupid; you could lose it; why not put a playboy comic as bait, any guy would want that."

"I didn't because there are kids here; don't want to warp them. That's the wrong type of evil."

"Oh yeah; because there's a right type of evil." Scoffed Kasimar. "I don't think this is going to work."

"Oh it will, it will." Grinned Wallace confidently. "…Did you hear that?"

"The sound of no one caring?" Asked Kasimar.

"No you naïve fool; I mean the sound of voices! People are coming! Let's hide and watch them fall!" Said Wallace in great excitement.

Wallace dived behind a bush and Kasimar stood behind a tree. A moment after they hid Gary and Raven entered the clearing.

"It's nice you've c-come a-along Gary; but we aren't o-on the s-same team." Said Raven.

"We both have the same goal; and besides, we did pretty well together in the first challenge."

"You sure u-u-upset Daisy." Nodded Raven shyly. "Though she w-w-was pretty m-mean."

"She had it coming." Shrugged Gary as he looked into a hedge and reached in. He came out with a box. "I was searching this way anyway. We just ran into each other and you don't seem to have left."

"Well … I don't want to get lost." Said Raven.

"A fair point; and I had something I wanted to ask you anyway." Said Gary with a sudden look of seriousness.

"W-what is i-it." Asked Raven with a look of curiosity before spotting something. "Hey l-look, it's a-another box."

Raven pointed to the bait box and Gary nodded. Behind the bush Wallace held back an evil chuckle.

"Since you don't have a box I guess you can have that one; I'm a good sport." Said Gary.

Raven quickly ran to the box followed by Gary; before she could pick it up the covering fell apart and they both fell down the hole and landed with a thud.

"What the heck?" Said Gary as he got up. "Why is there a hole here?"

The sound of an insidious manical laughter rang from above. Gary looked up and saw Wallace and Kasimar looking down at them.

"Oh no, i-it's Kasimar." Whimpered Raven.

"He's a dick!" Agreed Gary. "Get us out of here!"

"No can do 'Jamie Oliver'." Smiled Wallace meanly. "You've fallen right into my trap! You're stuck down there forever! You'll rot until you're nothing but a skeleton! Mwahahahaha!"

"But you've just trapped one of your own team mates!" Pointed out Gary. "You'll have to get Raven out!"

"In a few hours maybe." Said Wallace. "I can't have her telling everyone about my pit trap."

"You're crazy." Said Gary before it dawned on him. "Wait! You were the one that dug the hole in the theme song challenge that Fifi fell down weren't you!" Vinnie got blamed for that!"

"Yes I did! Mwahahahahahahahahaha!" Laughed Wallace as he turned his theme music on.

"Sucks to be you huh you short arsed googly eyed ass butt!" sneered Kasimar as he kicked some dirt into the hole. "Hope you don't mind darkness!"


Confessional- Lights out.

Wallace: I won't leave them in there forever; they must get even with me, the showdown will be epic! But until then they can just sit in the dark! Mwahahahaha!

Kasimar: Seeing Raven afraid like that … felt good. Maybe she'll die of fright. Yahahaha! Oh I love causing pain!"


Wallace and Kasimar quickly put more branches and leaves over the top and it got quite dark. Gary put his box next to him and sighed bitterly.

"So what do we do now?" Asked Gary aloud. "I don't suppose you can climb out huh Raven?"

His response was a sniffling; Gary turned and saw Raven looked terrified and had her head in her knees.

"Are you ok Raven?" Asked Gary in concern.

Raven looked up and shook her head.

"N-no." She whispered. "I-i-i-i'm claustrophobic."

She trembled and huddled herself up while Gary looked up to the surface.

"We've got to get out of here." Whispered Gary to himself.


Confessional- Claustrophobia? I didn't know she was scared of Santa!

Kasimar: Seeing other people suffer in funny; screams of pain and pleas for help make me laugh. I could grow to like it here. Yahaha!


Lavender, Mable and Carlton each had a box and Lavender was feeling quite pleased. Nearby was the bear cave and Mable thought there was a box inside it.

"Looks like we're going in the bear cave." Said Mable as she pointed as said cave. "Considering its owner there must be a box in there."

"B-b-b-bear cave?" Wailed Carlton in fear.

"I shouldn't have said anything." Sighed Mable.

"I'm not going in there!" Said Carlton as he trembled.

"But Carlton; we'll need your help; just be brave."

"Nuh uh!" Said Carlton firmly. "I'm not going in, it's dark, and there are spiders, a bear and dripping water!"

"No! I'm too scared!" Said Carlton as he trembled like a leaf. It was rather pathetic to watch really.

"Ok fine; we'll go in ourselves." Said Mable with an annoyed sigh as she and Lavender entered the cave.

Inside the cave it was a little dar; light shone in from the entrance though some parts of the cave were in darkness, in direct line with the light were two boxes, both red and green.

"Looks like I was right." Said Mable in satisfaction as she picked the boxes up and gave one of them to Lavender.

"Good going girl." Smiled Lavender. "Let's get back to Carlton; he might be scared of being alone."

"That's a likely possibility." Sighed Mable. "I'm not mean or anything but I wish he wasn't on our team."

"I understand." Said Lavender sympathetically. "I personally wish Kasimar wasn't on the team. But we'll have to make do; now let's get these boxes back to camp."

"Good idea … but where did the bear go?" Asked Mable.

"I don't know and frankly I don't want to know." Answered Lavender as they exited the cave. Carlton was still shaking on the spot.

"There was no bear in the cave Carlton." Said Lavender. "Could you carry a box?"

"No, get it away!" Wailed Carlton as he stepped back.

"Are you afraid of boxes?" Asked Carlton in disbelief.

"No; I'm scared of red." Said Carlton as he huddled up in fear.

"Oh that's right." Said Lavender in remembrance. "Remember the first day in the maze? He's got Chromophobia of the color red."

"Fine; well carry the boxes then." Said Mable in exasperation. "Carlton … you're a coward, no offense meant."

"That's ok; my label is 'the wimp'." Shrugged Carlton as he kept a distance from the boxes.


Confessional- Scared of a box? Weird…

Carlton: I wanna go home! Is that too much to ask? How much more suffering must I endure?

Mable: Kasimar may be a sociopath bully, and Wallace may be a crazy bad guy … but they both have some use to the team. Carlton however is kinda useless; we might have to let him go…


Quana reached into a hollow tree and pulled out a box. She turned to her teammates Eleanor and Jimmy and nodded.

"That's another box. This challenge isn't so hard." Smiled Quana. "Do you see any other boxes?"

"Not at the moment." Said Eleanor as she looked around with no success.

"Well we've got, like, three boxes now, that should be enough for now." Said Quana. "Perhaps we should get back to camp and start decorating the tree?"

"Good idea Quana; we'll need to check how much progress the other teams are making." Agreed Eleanor.

They headed back the way they came hadn't walked three steps before Jimmy spoke up.

"I can see a box." Said Jimmy in his usual happy tone.

"Where?" Asked Eleanor. "I don't see one, could you point to it?"

"Sure thing Eleanor, it's up there." Said Jimmy as he pointed to the top of a large tree. Balanced at the top was a box, way out of climbing reach of anyone.

"How are we going to get up there?" Asked Quana. "I can't do it; climbing trees isn't my strong point, every time I try I climb up two feet and then fall on my butt."

"It's too high for me." Said Eleanor as she gazed up at the box. "And a fall could mean a broken limb."

Jimmy thought hard for a moment and had an idea.

"I know; if we wish hard enough it will come down." Said Jimmy happily.

Quana and Eleanor looked at each other and back at Jimmy; he had his eyes closed tight and his fingers crossed, he seemed to be wishing. Quana was about to tell Jimmy that it wouldn't work in real life when a screech startled all of them.

Up above a large bird flew in the sky; it had a wingspan of at least ten feet. It flew next to the box and knocked it with its wing. The box wobbled and toppled off its perch and down to the feet of Jimmy.

"Ta da." Said Jimmy as he struck a pose.

"He summoned us an eagle." Said Eleanor in wonder.

Quana smiled and beamed at Jimmy.

"Jimmy; you are full of surprises." Said Quana warmly.

"Oh it was nothing." Said Jimmy as he picked up the box. "Animals just seem to like me."

As the three puzzlers headed back to camp, Eleanor looked at Jimmy in amazement.

"He summoned an eagle just by wishing." Thought Eleanor in wonder. "I can tell me and Jimmy are going to get along fine, maybe he could teach me some tricks I don't know?"


Confessional- Wishing star!

Jimmy: Even I don't know how I did that; it was probably coincidence but it could be to do with the Christmas magic in the air. Christmas is such a wonderful time.

Eleanor: I wonder if I could summon a unicorn by wishing. I doubt it but nothing's impossible, only improbable.

Quana: I think that even if we lose tonight, I won't be voting for Jimmy. That was amazing; I wonder what else he can do?


Irene and Yessica were walking about in the forest in search of boxes; so far they had only found one and they were hoping to find more. They were currently talking about nature, a conversation Irene had started.

"I've always been a fan of hedge mazes." Said Irene. "One time I was lost in one for seven hours; it was the most fun I'd ever had in my life!"

"Weren't you scared?" Asked Yessica in interest.

"Not at all; no plants of any kind can hurt anyone … except perhaps the Mexican fighting tree."

"Why do you like nature so much?" Asked Yessica curiously.

"Why not? Trees are our friends and if we don't protect them then bad things will happen. If I couldn't be with the trees I'd go mad."

"I understand you there." Nodded Yessica. "If I couldn't go swimming for an extended period of time I'd go insane, like the time the beach was closed … though some things are best left forgotten."

"What happened?" Asked Irene eagerly.

"You don't need to know." Said Yessica with a knowing smile.

"Hey look; a box!" Cheered Irene as she pointed ahead to a box just sitting on a pile of leaves and twigs.

"Good job Irene; let's get it." Grinned Yessica as they ran for the box. As they got close they suddenly heard a crying sound.

"Do you hear something Yessica?" Asked Irene as she listened carefully.

"I do; I hear someone crying." Said Yessica with a nod.

"Where's it coming from; I can't tell." Said Irene as she looked around.

"It's coming from somewhere nearby … but I can't pinpoint the location." Said Yessica as she stroked her two pony tails while thinking hard. "Let's grab the box and see if we can find whoever it is who is crying."

Irene nodded in agreement and they both took a step forwards to get the box. As they did the ground beneath them collapsed and they fell downwards; Irene landed on Gary.

"What … what the heck just happened?" Asked Yessica in confusion.

"We've fallen down a hole; good thing I landed on something soft." Said Irene in relief.

"That something would be my spine; get off!" Said Gary from underneath Irene.


Confessional- Spine Snap!

Gary: That kinda hurt; at least Irene is pretty light or I could have got permanent damage.

Irene: I was only in the hole for a few minutes … but it felt like an eternity. Good thing we got out.


Irene quickly got off and saw Gary and Raven in the pit as well.

"What are you doing here?" Asked Irene in puzzlement.

"I was talking to Raven, she tried to pick up a box and then we fell down this hole." Explained Gary. "We've been down here for over an hour."

Yessica and Irene noticed Raven sobbing in fear.

"Is she alright?" Asked Yessica in concern. "And … why were you with her anyway?"

"Raven is scared because she's claustrophobic and I was with her because I wanted to ask her a simple question."

"What were you going to ask her?" Questioned Yessica suspiciously.

"That's not really important; we need to think of a way out of here." Said Gary.

"Mwuhahahahahaha!" Laughed a voice from above.

"Oh great; he's back." Sighed Gary.

Yessica and Irene looked up and saw Wallace and Kasimar looking down on them.

"Sop nice of you to 'drop in' … my hole." Said Wallace with a chuckle while Kasimar punched his arm.

"That joke was stupid; if you're going to tell a joke, make it funny and sexist." Said Kasimar with a growl.

"Way to ruin the drama right hand man." Said Wallace with a sigh before turning back to his victims. "Point is; you've fallen for my trap and you're trapped. I'll get you out when the challenge is over."

"You should just leave them to rot." Said Kasimar with a sneer. "And listening to that girl cry is rather amusing."

"Wait; you dug this hole?" Asked Irene in shock before realization suddenly hit her. "Then that means Vinnie had nothing to do with Fifi falling down this hole in the second challenge! You're evil!

"Why thank you." Bowed Wallace. "Aren't I despicable? Mwuhahahahahaha!"

"What's going on here?" Asked a voice from behind Wallace and Kasimar; they turned and saw Vinnie standing there holding two boxes.

"Drat! Discovered!" Said Wallace with a frustrated snap of his fingers. "Well; I guess we can throw you into the hole."

"Oh really?" Said Vinnie. "You've made a fair few people dislike me because of your 'holy mackerel' and I don't like that, not a bit."

"So what're you gonna do shorty?" Sneered Kasimar before flipping Vinnie the bird. "You're just a short ginger with a metal arm, you can't do anything!"

"You should never under estimate the under dog." Said Vinnie as he raised his metal arm; a second later the sound of a drill echoed around the snowy clearing as Vinnie's metal arm began to spin very quickly and he took a step towards the gruesome twosome.


Confessional- Whirrrrr!

Vinnie: Yeah; did I forget to mention I have full mental control over my arm. I can spin it like a drill to ward off nasty people; it's also good in wood shop class.


"Uh oh; even evil can't beat spinning pincers! Run for it right hand man!" Said Wallace as he threw a sort of bomb to the ground, it exploded and a cloud of smoke arose around Wallace, when it cleared he had vanished. Kasimar looked at Vinnie and then his metal arm.

"I'm not scared of you." Growled Kasimar. "But I'd prefer to smash your face in with a pipe than my fists, and as I don't have one … chow shorty!"

Kasimar ran off while Vinnie put down his boxes and looked into the hole.

"Are you ok down there?" Asked Vinnie in worry.

"Oh no; I love sitting in deep holes, it's *great* fun, can't you see me laughing?" Said Yessica sarcastically.

"Hang on; I'll get you all out." Said Vinnie as like two days ago he ran to a nearby tree and snipped a strong vine off. He lowered it down into the pit and held it tightly.

"Ok; come on up, one at a time please." Said Vinnie. "I can't hold all of you at once."

Down in the hole Raven was in a near cationic state. Gary patted her back and smiled to comfort her.

"Don't worry, you can get out now." Said gary. "Just climb the rope."

"Thank y-y-you." Said Raven as she climbed up the vine as quick as she could. As she reached the top a total of five boxes were throw up. After that up came Irene, followed by Yessica and finally Gary.

"Are … are you all ok?" Asked Vinnie in great concern. "How long were you in that hole; are you cold?"

Yessica and Irene looked at each other and then to Vinnie.

"Vinnie; we owe you an apology." Said Yessica. "You never dug that hole, it was Wallace. He admitted it to us. It was wrong of us to blame you."

"I agree with Yessica; we should have had proof before dishing out the blame, can you forgive us?"

Vinnie looked stunned; a few seconds passed before he smiled.

"Of course I can; I think it's time we put this whole thing behind us." Said Vinnie with a nod. "And I couldn't not forgive you if I tried, I just can't hold a grudge."

Vinnie picked up his two boxes and held them in his organic arm.

"I'm going to go back to camp with these, I'll meet you there; we might even win today."

Vinnie waved with his metal arm and left back to camp. Yessica and Irene both picked up a box. And left another way to look for more. Gary and Raven each picked one up and Gary turned to Raven.

"Are you ok now?" He asked. "That must have been horrible for you."

"It w-w-was." Nodded Raven. "Thanks for t-t-trying to keep m-me c-calm down t-there."

"No problem." Said Gary with a tip of his chef hat. "Any student of the Lord Cuthbert Culinary School looks out for his friends."

"F-f-friends?" Asked Raven in surprise.

"Why not?" Smiled Gary. "And that reminds me, I want to ask you something."

"What i-is it?" Said Raven as she set her full attention to Gary.

"Would you like to join an alliance?" Asked Gary with a wry smile.

"Like … l-l-like Heathers alliance from s-s-season one?" Said Raven in worry.

"No; a nice one, where we look out for each other." Said gary. "It'll be me, you and Hector. We'll just protect each other but when the teams merge and if we're all still here we'll vote together. What d you say?"

Gary extended his hand for a shake. Raven thought for a moment and shook Gary's hand.

"Excellent; I think this is obvious … but if your team loses you should vote for Wallace."

"Don't w-w-worry, I will." Nodded Raven. "I'll s-see you l-l-later; I'll g-get b-b-back to c-camp."

Raven quickly left for camp while gary nodded to himself.

"All's well that ends well." He said with a smile.


Confessional- Medal get! Alliance formed!

Gary: This turned out very good; Vinnie's name is cleared, my team gets loads of boxes, Raven is in my alliance and Wallace might get voted off … everybody's a winner!

Raven: I've n-never been in a-a-an alliance b-before … or a social g-g-group. I h-h-hope I won't r-r-regret it.


Tabitha and Uzuri were each carrying a box; they had found them pretty easily. They were at the present moment heading back into camp. Tabitha had a feeling that something big had happened but didn't know what.

"Are you ok Tabitha?" Asked Uzuri. "You look like you've got something on your mind. Does it involve gore?"

Tabitha shook her head.

"No it doesn't; I just … well, I just feel we've missed something important." Said Tabitha.

"How do you know?" Said Uzuri with interest. "Oh! Oh!" Are you a psychic? Can you tell me when ant burning will be an Olympic event?"


Confessional- Burn baby burn!

Tabitha: Uzuri is a complete freak! She's obsessed with crazy things and she is mental; but I'll keep her around, she's desperate for a friend I think … and I can fake friendship very well. Though I wonder what I missed. I have a sort of sixth sense for gossip and big events. I'll find out what it was somehow.

Uzuri: Tabitha is a good friend; she doesn't mind my hobbies and she's a great leader. Maybe she'll join me in ant burning when the snow is gone.


"No; I'm not a psychic though that would be pretty interesting. I just have a good sense for when something big has happened."

"I wish I had a good ability like that. The only ability I have is not being scared by SAW. It's actually kinda funny. Teehee!" Said Uzuri brightly.

Tabitha shuddered discreetly and forced a smile.

"That's very impressive; most people run out of the theater screaming. That's pretty special." Lied Tabitha.

"Thank you." Smiled Uzuri. "Looks like some of the others are already here."

Up ahead by their team's tree were Vinnie, Hector and Gary. A fair amount of boxes were next to them, some of them opened, and all three guys were putting decorations on the tree. A fair amount of pinky purple tinsel was draped around the green fur tree along with some orange Christmas lights. It looked very festive indeed.

"Good job guys." Smiled Uzuri as she and Tabitha walked up and put their boxes next to the others.

"Thanks." Said Vinnie as he opened another box which contained a star for the top of the tree.

"How long to we have left to decorate the tree?" Asked Tabitha.

"Just under an hour." Said Hector as he inspected the tree; he seemed satisfied as he turned away to open another box.

"I think we've got this challenge in the bag." Said Gary. "We've got so many boxes of decorations after all."

"Let's hope the tree meets Chris's standards." Said Tabitha.


Confessional- Tree's have feelings to you know.

Vinnie: I really feel happy; I'm proved as innocent and the team is working well together. Christmas really does bring out the best in everyone doesn't it?

Uzuri: It was a good day today; playing in the snow is always fun. You're never too old for Christmas!


Xaria and Oscar were putting decorations on the Team Grenade tree. Xaria didn't look really happy; she looked more grumpy than usual anyway.

"Why would Chris make a Christmas challenge in July?" Asked Xaria out loud as she hung a blue ba-ball on the tree. "It's a completely stupid idea, veesh Chris is too dumb to die."

"I think you mean too dumb to live." Said Oscar from the other side of the tree. "Chris isn't really known for his intelligence, unless it's on the history of hair gel."

Xaria gave a nod and hung some bells on a few of the branches. She looked at her work and let out a sigh.

"Something wrong?" Asked Oscar as he pulled some lights out of a box.

"I just don't really like Christmas." Grumbled Xaria. "All those kids getting presents and joy; they don't know how lucky they are. Wait, why do you even care?"

"I'm pride myself on being a good sport. I help those in need and you looked a little down."

"I'm not short." Snapped Xaria.

"Looking 'down' means you feel upset." Explained Oscar. "Oh look; here come the others."

Lavender and Mable walked up carrying a number of the festive boxes and set them down. Carlton walked up and suddenly started shaking in fear.

"What is it Carlton?" Asked Oscar. "You scared of decorations?"

"No; I'm scared of the Christmas tree!"

Mable and Xaria simultaneously slapped their foreheads and groaned.

"How can you be scared of a Christmas tree?" Asked Xaria in exasperation.

"They eat people!" Whimpered Carlton. "Right before you can open any presents. It's why my family always has a holly bush instead of a Christmas tree."

"I have no comment on that." Said Xaria flatly as she opened one of the boxes.

"H-hi guys." Greeted Raven as she arrived with a box.

"Hey Raven, you look pale … are you alright?" Asked Carlton.

"I fell d-down a h-hole dug by W-wallace." Explained Raven. "I don't l-l-l-like small spaces; it was quite … s-s-scary."

"I understand; I'm scared of small spaces as well." Agreed Carlton as he edged away from the Christmas tree.

"Wallace trapped you in a hole?" Asked Lavender in shock. "But he's on the same team as you!"

"Well he IS a bad guy." Pointed out Mable.


Confessional- Bad as beetroot!

Lavender: So Wallace sabotaged his own team? The team I'm on? If we lose it's his turn for the dock of shame! But we may keep this winning streak up yet.


Zita had searched around camp for boxes and had found a total of five. She had hung a few decorations on the tree and was making steady progress; of course, it would be easier if her team were there to help her.

"I wonder what's taking everyone so long." Asked Zita out loud. "they've been gone for hours!"

It seemed the wait was up as at that moment Barney dashed up carrying three boxes stacked one of top of the other.

"Ahoy sea lass!" Said Barney as he juggled the boxes. "How goes the decorating?"

"Be careful with those boxes!" Cautioned Zita as she watched Barney juggle them. "They might contain delicate items!"

Barney stopped juggling and put them down.

"Ass you wish." He said with a shrug, the smile never leaving his face. "Need some help?"

"Help would be nice." Said Zita. "While everyone was gone I stole a bit of Chris's hair gel. It was expensive as well so it'll sell for a bit, plus he'll get annoyed."

"Added bonus!" Agreed Barney.

Spider and Andy staggered up gasping for breath; they seemed to have been running after Barney and couldn't keep up. Spider's nose was runny and red. It seemed the cold was not agreeing with him.

"*Sneeze* I *sneeze* want some *sneeze* hot *sneeze* chocolate." Sniffled Spider as he rubbed his red nose.

"You can warm up once the challenge is over." Said Andy. "We've just got to finish decorating the tree."

"Good to see you caught up at last me hearties!" Said Barney with a large smile. "I thought you'd gotten lost."

"Well you're just so full of energy." Said Andy. "We have trouble keeping up with you."

"Did you ever *sneeze* think about *cough* decaffeinated coffee?"

"Oh I don't drink coffee." Explained Barney.

"Hmm." Said Spider in thought.


Confessional- I don't drink coffee, I much prefer British high tea.

Spider: If that is *cough* Barney without *sneeze* coffee … I fear to think what *cough* he'd be like *cough* with coffee…


Jimmy, Eleanor and Quana had just found another box and were on their way back to camp. It had taken a while due to some large snow banks and the fact that their elf outfits were rather thin and offered little protection against the weather.

"So can you tell me anything about your way with animals?" Asked Eleanor to Jimmy with great interest. "You summoned an eagle simply by wishing; how is that possible?"

"I really don't know." Said Jimmy honestly. "I was just wishing as a joke to make you two laugh, and then the eagle appeared. But I do know a few things, animals love music."

"Really?" Said Eleanor curiously.

"Absolutely; play them a little tune and they make the cutest squeaks, like Toffee, my guinea pig back home."

"Is toffee orange by any chance?" Asked Eleanor.

"He's orange and black." Said Jimmy. "He's about a year and a half old and I've had him for a year or so."

"You two sure like animals huh." Said Quana. "I myself have a Cavalier King Charles spaniel; her name is Dixie, she sometimes sings along with me."

"Can she play an instrument?" Asked Jimmy eagerly.

"She's not that talented." Laughed Quana. "But I love her anyway."

"Animals are always there for you." Smiled Eleanor. "Even if you can't understand them."

They walked past a few trees and were back in camp. The three teams were working together to decorate their trees. Many decoration boxes were opened and everyone was doing their part.

"Looks like it really is the season to be jolly." Observed Quana as she, Jimmy and Eleanor approached their team and placed their collected boxes down and began opening them.

"Good to see you've made it guys." Said Andy from behind a tangle of lights. "Could someone help me with these lights before I-"

Too late; Andy fell over and was buried under the lights.

"Never mind; I was going to say help me with these lights before I fall over but I just did, can I get a hand?"

"I'll help." Said Eleanor as she picked the lights off Andy which enabled him to get up.

"Thanks Eleanor; I appreciate the help. Out of curiosity what do you think of this challenge?" Asked Andy as he dusted snow off himself.

"It's a little silly celebrated Christmas in July … but it's been good fun." Smiled Eleanor. "Though the elf outfits are a bit much."

"Arrrrr, they make me feel pretty." Declared Barney.

Andy and Eleanor stared at him.

"Just kidding Yaaaaar." Said Barney with a laugh.

"Anyway; I agree, the elf outfits are pushing it … at least the challenge is nearly over. We've got just under five minutes left until the judging."

"Here's to a possible victory." Said Eleanor as she began hanging the lights on the tree.


Confessional- Receiving is better than giving.

Eleanor: It felt satisfying to decorate the tree; though animals are my interest, I don't mind nature since it's to do with animals. Christmas trees smell nice as well, though they kinda make a mess.


Irene and Yessica were running back to camp with a box each; only three minutes were left in the challenge and they were cold and tired. Another victory would be the perfect way to end the day.

"Are we nearly at camp?" Asked Yessica as she panted from all the running.

"Almost!" Replied Irene. "I can see the Christmas trees in the distance!"

And sure enough nearby them just a distance away were almost all of the other campers and the trees. They were heavily decorated and looked perfect … nearly perfect that is.

Yessica and Irene ran up to their team with the boxes and presented them while gasping for breath.

"We've got … some boxes." Smiled Yessica and she breathed deeply.

"Good job girls." Smiled Hector. "Let's open them quickly; we're nearly out of time."

Next to the Team Grenade tree the 'Grenadiers' were sorting through the boxes. They were looking for any last minute decorations that improve their tree.

"Good job everyone." Said Lavender happily. "I think with a tree like this we've secured our third win in a row."

"Don't bet on it." Grumbled Xaria. "Fate loves kicking people in the teeth."

"If you're sure." Said Lavender hesitantly. "Does anybody see any other decorations around?"

"None that match the tree." Said Mable. "I think we're done."

"Good thing too; we've got like half a minute left … if that." Said Oscar with a nod. "But where are Wallace and Kasimar?"

"Good point; I have a bone to pick with Wallace about tapping Raven in the hole."

"Great; b-b-because h-here he comes." Said Raven nervously.

Wallace and Kasimar strode up; neither holding a box.

"Where have you two been?" Asked Oscar suspiciously. "We want a word with you."

"It's about the hole right?" Said Wallace with a smirk.

"You know it is." Steamed Lavender angrily. "You trapped one of our own team! That's terrible; and Raven's claustrophobic!"

"Boo!" Yelled Kasimar behind Carlton.

Carlton screamed and stumbled backwards … he fell right into the tree and it fell over.

"Oh no!" Paled Mable as she made to get the tree back up, it however was too late.

"Time's up!" Yelled Chris into a megaphone turned to maximum power. "Let's see how well you all did.


Confessional- Timber!

Lavender: We're hosed.

Oscar: We're screwed.

Carlton: I wanna go home!


Chris first walked over to the Team Puzzle tree; the seven puzzlers stood around and awaited Chris's evaluation.

"Hmmm; not bad, blue tinsel, a golden star, green lights, and assorted ba-balls of reasonable quality. Oh; and I see you've put the boxes under the tree to look like presents, I'm impressed. Good job." Congratulated Chris.

Team Puzzle smiled; Chris was impressed, if that was the case they would probably be safe from elimination, but then again maybe not.

Chris strode over to Team Jungle's tree and inspected it; it looked very purple because of all the tinsel.

"I see you like purple." Observed Chris. "And the orange lights are a nice touch. The ba-balls seem to be ok and the star is good. It's a very good tree."

Tabitha smiled; she felt confident they had escaped elimination. It all came down to how well Team Jungle did. She just smiled along with the rest of her team and acted naturally. If they did lose she'd find someone to pin the blame on.

Chris looked at Team Jungles tree and frowned. It was mainly because it had fallen on it's side and some of the decorations had come lose and lay around on the snowy ground.

"Ok; I'm no Christmas expert … but this tree stinks! It's not even standing up! I think it's clear … that you guys lose! Haha!" Laughed Chris sadistically.

Team grenade groaned, or in Kasimar's case, snarled. They had just lose for the first time, thus ending the winning streak.

"I think that out of you two teams." Said Chris to Team Puzzle and Team Jungle. "It's a close decision … but the most Christmassy tree belongs to…

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Team Puzzle cheered and hi fived; they had won their first challenge, what would their reward be?

"As you are the winners, you get a special prize. While Team Grenade goes to the ceremony, you seven will all be enjoying a well prepared Christmas dinner. Enjoy it guys, it'll be back to suffering tomorrow."

"Hooray!" Cheered Andy. "I love turkey!"

Carlton yelped and whimpered as his team looked at him.

"What is it Carlton? Any other fears?" Asked Xaria dryly.

"I'm scared of turkeys." Cowered Carlton.

Xaria slapped her forehead and mumbled something while the others sighed. Kasimar laughed; he enjoyed other people suffering, he was just that nasty.

"So Team Grenade, I'll see you at the ceremony. Pick your favorite loser and meet me there when it gets dark." Said Chris. "Loooo-seeeers!"

Chris laughed and left for another latté while Team Grenade sighed in anger and disappointment, someone was going to have to go … and some campers knew who to vote for.


Confessional- Ballot box!

Raven: I'm v-voting Wallace, I d-d-don't want to f-fall victim to more o-of his t-traps.

Mable: My vote goes to Carlton; he is useless and scared of *everything*. It's actually nice for him, he doesn't really like it here anyway.

Lavender: Kasimar was the one who caused Carlton to fall into the tree so he gets my vote. And we can do without him anyway; he's a terrible person by my standards.

Carlton: I know exactly who I'm voting for … and that is (Static cuts him off).


It had gone dark on Wawanakwa; the stars and moon shone down on the island and made the snow and ice look beautiful. The situation for Team Grenade was however not beautiful. They were on the chopping block and one of them was about to lose. Their winning streak was over and so was their number advantage. Maybe they would get lucky since they would be left with seven members.

The eight 'grenadiers' sat on stumps on logs around the bonfire ceremony area; the oil drum was burning and it was pleasantly warm. They had taken off their elf outfits; Kasimar would have burned his if Chris had forbid him to.

"Well; looks l-like one of u-us is going." Said Raven in an attempt to start conversation.

"Yeah; hopefully it'll be him." Said Lavender as she jerked a thumb at Kasimar. Kasimar just shrugged and smirked.

"Don't bet on it ginger; me and Wallace voted together …and we didn't vote for ourselves." Sneered Kasimar as he flipped Lavender the bird.

Lavender just growled and turned back to focusing her attention on the fire; she had always liked fiery colors like red and orange, especially the former.

Chris arrived with a tray of seven marshmallows; he set them down and looked upon the eight members of Team Grenade. He seemed a little disappointed in them and let out a sigh.

"Team Grenade; it's your first Bonfire Ceremony, and to think I was going to bet on you." Said Chris as he cast his gaze over them. "Any ideas on how you lost?"

"Because of Wallace and Kasimar." Said Lavender promptly. "They're nasty, the type of people this team could do without."

"Yeah." Agreed Oscar from his stump.

"I see; maybe you're right." Said Chris before gesturing to the tray. "This is the Bonfire Ceremony pit. When I call your name, come and get a marshmallow; that means that you are safe from elimination this time. The camper who does not receive a marshmallow is voted off and must immediately walk the dock of shame and board the boat of losers …and you can't come back … *EVER*!"

Chris yelled the last work which made Carlton shiver in fright while a few others jumped a little.

"The first of you to go through is Oscar." Said Chris as he held up a marshmallow.

"Heh, sweet." Said Oscar as he arose from the stump he was sitting and on walked over to Chris to claim his snack of safety.

"The next person to go through tonight is … Raven." Said Chris as he picked up the second marshmallow.

"T-t-thanks." Said Raven shyly but thankfully as she took her marshmallow.

"Mable"

"Lavender"

"Xaria."

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"Kasimar"

Lavender looked shocked and growled. Kasimar just smirked maliciously as he snatched up his marshmallow.

Only one marshmallow was left; Chris held it up for Wallace and Carlton to see. Wallace looked determined and clenched his teeth while Carlton just shivered.

"This is the final marshmallow of the night." Said Chris. "Whoever doesn't get this is out, and must ride the boat of losers to loserville, population four. Tonight's final marshmallow goes to…

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Wallace smiled and stood up. He ate his sticky treat while some members of the team looked very surprised.

"Thought you could get rid of me this early?" Asked Wallace. "Well I'm afraid not! Mwuhahahahahaha!"

"Are you sure you counted the votes right?" Asked Oscar in puzzlement.

"I did; there was one vote for Kasimar, three for Wallace and four for Carlton." Explained Chris. "So Carlton, the dock of shame awaits."

Carlton, for the first time on the Island, smiled. He got up and walked to the dock of shame. Once he was in front of the dock he turned to his former team mates.

"Bye everyone; finally the nightmare ends. Now I can go home." Said Carlton with a small wave. He walked down the rest of the dock and boarded the boat. With Chef at the wheel, it drove off into the night.

"Well the rest of you; you've survived your first ceremony; but one of you won't be so lucky next time. You may leave now." Said Chris. "If you'll excuse me; I'm going to get myself a latté."

Chris left with the tray as the remaining seven members of team grenade left back to their cabin.

"I don't know how you survived Wallace." Said Lavender. "But you're going down, one way or another."

"That's what you think; but I intend to win, one way or another." Replied Wallace with an evil smile.


Confessional- Evil survives defeat.

Wallace: I had a lucky escape tonight … but I'm going to win. No good guys will be left by the end. One at a time they'll walk the dock. Mwuhahahahahaha!

Kasimar: Only one vote huh? I think I'm going to last quite a while. Yahahaha!

Oscar: With Carlton gone … I'm alone to bunk with Wallace and Kasimar; oh boy, they can't get voted off soon enough.


While Team jungle was in their cabin and Team Grenade were heading back to camp; Team Puzzle were having a great time in the mess hall with their Christmas dinner. Crackers had been pulled, turkey was cut and everybody was happy.

"This is great yaaar." Said Barney as he took a big bite out of a turkey leg. "Christmas dinner when it isn't even Christmas. I hope we win more often."

"I hope so too." Said Andy as he ate a large amount of vegetables.

"Why do you eat so many vegetables Andy?" Asked Zita. "Are you a vegetarian?"

"Nope; I eat meat, I just want to be fit for if I manage to become an astronaut." Explained Andy as he shoveled some broccoli into his mouth and swallowed. "Though I hate sprouts."

"Who doesn't?" Asked Eleanor.

"Sprouts taste *cough* like death itself." Said Spider while taking out his inhaler and breathing with it.

"Hey guys; look what I've found." Said Jimmy excitedly.

"What is it?" Asked Quana with interest.

"Mistletoe." Said Jimmy as he held some up. "Which two of you want to smooch?"

Everyone was silent, Quana blushed a little. Barney stood up with a grin.

"I'll do it; who wants to be my sea queen?" Asked Barney eagerly.

He was met with silence; he sat back down and frowned.

"Am I really that ugly? Is it my hat?" Asked Barney.


Confessional- We have no lips.

Spider: Jimmy means well, he's *cough* not got any mean *sneeze* in him. But no girls would want *gag* to kiss me, no girl wants *cough* my germs. I wonder how *sneeze*much longer I'll last.


Chris stood on the snowy dock and smiled to the camera.

"And that's the end of day four. Carlton is gone and Wallace has been spared. With Carlton off the island the level of screams and wet pants will drop a huge amount." Said Chris as he slurped his Latté. "Who will be next to walk the dock of shame? And what will Wallace do next? Find out next time on total Drama Letterz!"


Votes

Oscar- Wallace

Lavender- Kasimar

Mable- Carlton

Kasimar- Carlton

Wallace- Carlton

Carlton- Carlton

Xaria- Wallace

Raven- Wallace

Voted off: Daisy, Patch, Fifi, Nakia, Carlton.


And that's the end of day four and Christmas time on Wawanakwa. Carlton is gone; his ridiculous phobias were funny but he offered little to the story. But you'll see him again very soon...

Next Time: The losers are interviewed about their time on TDL by two who didn't make in onto the season.