"Welcome back to Uber Drama Island!" the veteran announced together on the Dock of Shame.
"Last time," DJ said, "the four teams had to race through a castle with us as the castle guards."
"And that was a painful gig," Trent groaned as he rubbed his head.
"It was a really close race," Lindsay continued. "And Rover tried to cheat…by sabotaging his own team!"
"First of all it's Rexx not Rover," Courtney said. "And he got his just desserts. A sneak like that doesn't belong on my team. Luckily Destiny caught on and made sure to send him packing."
"As for my team," DJ said. "They decided to become friendlier with Robyn gone. Johnny's still not sure what he's gonna do, but I'm sure he'll figure something out."
"Or he could just quit for real and let the people who actual want to win get one step closer," Courtney scoffed.
"And on my team," Lindsay continued. "Brent is feeling left out because everyone is act like best friends…but actually, Rocket's evil, and Nathan's kinda bad too, so it's no wonder a nice guy like him is feeling off to the side."
"Well, anything could happen, and the game could switch up at any moment," Trent said. "It all depends on who wins immunity and who heads to the Dock of Shame again. You'll find out next on…"
"Uber Drama Island!"
(Theme Song Plays…)
(Underdogs United)
Johnny walked along the sand by himself. He traced a stick along the ground as he mumbled some thoughts under his breath.
"Hey!" Nicky exclaimed as he hopped out of a bush behind him. "Whatcha doing!?"
"Oh, hi…just thinking," Johnny said.
"What about?" Nicky asked as he hopped over to him.
"You know…stuff," Johnny remarked.
Nicky raised an eyebrow.
"I'm just thinking about what I'm going to do to stay in the game," Johnny replied. "I mean, I want to…but I just can't make a decision. What should I do, what should I do?"
Nicky assumed a thoughtful position before shrugging.
"What'd you do last time?" Nicky asked.
"Hmm?" Johnny said. "Do you think there's another idol out there?"
Nicky sighed to himself.
"Here, use this," he said as he handed his idol detector.
Confessional:
Nicky-Not this again.
Johnny-I could work with BonBon and Trevor…but that would put me as a third wheel…on the other hand, I could try to vote for one of them…but that would make the other one mad at me…I don't know how everyone else makes these decisions.
(Courtney's Champions)
"Okay, Dante, it's just me and you now," Destiny said as she dragged Dante out of the cabin. "That means you're going to work harder than ever."
"Just admit it, we're screwed," Dante remarked. "We did poorly with all the extra help, the two of us are just going to fall apart and leave one after another now."
"I never admit defeat!" Destiny spat.
"And that's probably doing wonders for your blood pressure," Dante replied dryly. "I say we just stop all this stressing and enjoy our last days here."
"Never!" Destiny said. "I—Where's that smell coming from?"
The two smelled the savory aroma of a full breakfast buffet.
"Is there food here?" Dante said. "I'm starving, I'm sick of eating berries and roots."
"Perhaps it's a reward for making it this far," Destiny said.
The two followed the scent until they found the source. Mia was sitting at a table with pancakes, bacon, eggs, and muffins.
"Who are you?" Destiny asked. "And where'd all this food come from?"
"Oh well, I got it from the staff lounge," Mia explained. "Sorry, interns only."
"Grr, lousy interns and their food," Destiny grumbled.
"What can I say? It's a tough job, but it comes with benefits," Mia replied.
Confessional:
Mia-These last couple of days have shown me that maybe this 'intern' thing isn't so bad. I get access the others don't and no one can vote me off because they don't even know I'm playing.
Dante-I don't know how and elimination is going to go with just the two of us, but whatever happens, I'm pretty sure that me and Destiny are going to be the next two to go.
Destiny-Am I worried that my team is down to two? No, of course not. Everyone else was just holding us back, now our true potential may finally be reached.
(Team Less Than Three)
Tina was sitting on a stump and working on some knitting.
"This will make a nice pair of gloves," she said to herself. "I'm sure Nathaniel will appreciate them."
"Hi there, Tina bestie," Roquette said as she sat down next to the girl.
"Good morning, Roquette," Tina replied. "How are you today?"
"Just stupendous," Roquette exclaimed cheerily. "But I wanted to talk to you about something?"
"Sure, you can ask me anything," Tina said.
"I just wanted to know who we were going to vote for if we lose again," Roquette said. "I hope it's not me."
"Now, now, let's not fret about that," Tina said. "If we worry about the 'what if's we'll never enjoy ourselves."
"I just want to be sure," Roquette said. "If it is me, I want a chance to change everyone's mind."
"Don't worry, no one's talking about getting rid of you," Tina assured her. "Don't tell him I said this, but I'm thinking we're going to have to get rid of Brett next. I sure hope it doesn't come to that, but that's the only option I can see."
"Oh thanks, Tinie!" Roquette exclaimed as she hugged Tina. "You're the best."
In fact, Brett had been walking by around the area. He hadn't overheard their conversation, but he had heard his name mentioned.
"Hmm," he said to himself.
Confessional:
Roquette-Ha, I've got this game in the palm of my hands! The idiots still think that I'm sticky sweet and I can turn the votes around any way I want. If anyone annoys me, I'll just flip sides and send them packing.
Roquette opened the door to the confessional, but as she did, she bumped right into Brett.
"Oh, uh…hi," she said awkwardly. "Did you hear all of that?"
"Yep," Brett replied. "So, you're not the sweet girl you claim to be."
"Nope, sorry to disappoint," Roquette replied fiercely. "You going to do something about it?"
"I don't see why I should," Brett replied.
"Well, I'll—wait, what did you say?" Roquette asked.
"If that's how you want to play the game, I can't stop you," Brett said with a shrug.
"Well…glad that we came to this understanding then," Roquette said.
Confessional:
Brett-So, it turns out that Roquette's been putting on an act this whole time. I'm not too concerned, though. I'd much rather put up with her sweet persona then the way she was acting a minute ago. And besides if I tell Tina now, it'll just create unnecessary drama, and that won't be good for anyone.
Roquette-(shrugs) Well, the cat's out of the bag to everyone except Tina. I think she deserves a reward for Biggest Airhead.
(The Fine Nine)
"Alright, Creepo, get out here!" Leslie snapped at no one in particular. "I know you're around here somewhere."
"Yes?" Azazel said appearing behind her.
"Wah!" Leslie cried as she turned around. "Okay, we need to talk."
"By which you mean you need to talk," Azazel replied.
"Look, it's clear that those goody-goodies are sticking close and we need to break them apart if we want to survive," Leslie said. "I can't see why they're still keeping Darla when she's the weakest link?"
"Is she?" Azazel asked. "So far we have only lost one challenge."
"Yes, and that's because I've been doing everything in my power to keep us on top," Leslie said. "And what's she doing? Nothing!"
"What exactly do you want from me?" Azazel asked. "I am already doing my part in each challenge which is helping to keep all of us safe."
"But it's not going to last forever," Leslie said. "We've been on thin ice since day one thanks to Darla and it's been a miracle that we've won as much as we have."
"I have already talked to each of them," Azazel said. "None of them show any signs of turning on each other. You only have yourself to blame, though, you have presented yourself as a savage and that has no doubt encouraged them to stay away from you."
"Oh, like you're so much better," Leslie spat. "With your ninja theme and freaky way of appearing behind everyone."
"I can only give you one piece of advice," Azazel said. "Keep doing what it takes to stay immune, because there isn't much hope for you otherwise."
With that, Azazel left Leslie.
"Urgh!" Leslie grunted as she kicked a rock.
Confessional:
Azazel-Nile seems to want to keep Darla close despite her unpleasant nature, and Linda wasn't even able to vote out Leslie in fear of upsetting them, I doubt she'd be able to vote for either of them. Therefore I hope that Leslie takes my advice to heart, because as soon as she goes, I will likely be next.
(Underdogs United)
BonBon and Trevor had decided to take a stroll along a grassy trail this morning.
"Ah, now this is really something," BonBon exclaimed. "The sun's shining, butterflies fluttering by, and an awesome man on my side."
"My thoughts exactly," Trevor said. "Except replace 'awesome man' with 'gorgeous lady.'"
"Oh you flatterer," BonBon laughed. "It's true, though."
"For you," Trevor said as he picked a purple flower and handed it to her.
"It's just my colour," BonBon exclaimed as she slipped it into her hair.
"So, have you seen the boys this morning?" Trevor asked.
"Nope," BonBon replied. "But I'm not worried about them, I'm happy to be here with you."
"Me too," Trevor said as the two of them sat down on a log together. "You know, BonBon, you—"
Suddenly, Johnny fell out of a tree and landed between them.
"Oof…sorry, sorry," he said quickly as he got up and dusted himself off.
He then realized that he was holding the idol detector and quickly hid it behind his back.
"What were you doing up there?" BonBon asked.
"Uh…nothing," Johnny said.
"Were you looking for another idol?" Trevor asked.
"Yes," Johnny answered. "…so I could give it to you."
"Okay, if you say so," Trevor said.
Confessional:
Trevor-Normally I'd call that out as a blatant lie, but with Johnny, you can never tell. I wouldn't be surprised.
Johnny-Why did I say that? Now I'll have to give the idol to Trevor if I ever find it so that I won't be a liar…unless I want to be a liar…or unless I don't find the idol…this has been a hard day, I think I need a break from all this thinking.
(Courtney's Champions)
Destiny was sparring with Dante again. The two of them were using sticks as weapons and dueling.
"Hiya, ha, hah!" Destiny grunted as she swung relentlessly.
"You're being too offensive and not planning ahead," Dante said as he deflected each of her blows.
"Yes I am," Destiny argued. "You'll get tired eventually and then I will crush you."
"Unless I do this," Dante said as he stepped aside in time to allow Destiny to stumble.
He used this opportunity to drive his stick just beneath her chin.
"See, that's where strategy gets you," Dante said.
Destiny swung her stick and knocked Dante's out of his hand.
"No, that's what giving your opponent the chance to strike gets you," Destiny said as she jabbed Dante in the ribs. "Never even give them the chance."
"What happens when you're the one getting cornered?" Dante replied. "You've got to always be thinking of some way to get yourself out…like this!"
Dante kicked dust upwards into Destiny's eyes. She winced and stumbled backwards. She stepped over a rock and fell to the ground.
"Okay, can we be done now?" Dante groaned.
From the side, Mia was watching both of them. Destiny just grumbled as she got up and stormed past her.
Confessional:
Dante-Destiny is still obsessing over training, and yet she's obviously the one who needs to learn a lesson. She may be strong, but she never uses her head.
Destiny-Dante acts like he's so smart, yet we've had him on this team all this time and he's only been holding me back. If his tactics were actually any good then he should have used them to save us from the last three eliminations.
Mia-Well, looks like we're as ready as we'll ever be.
(Team Less Than Three)
Nathaniel was thinking to himself as he sat on a rock. Roquette was coming up from behind him, ready to get the drop on him.
"Hello, there," Nathaniel said as he turned around and grabbed Roquette into an embrace. "I'm getting better at predicting you."
"How cute, you deserve a medal," Roquette replied. "Still got a long way to go, though."
"I'm looking forward to it, that's what makes you so fun," Nathaniel said.
"So," Roquette said as she got behind Nathaniel and began massaging his shoulders, "looks like Brett's caught onto my little façade."
"I see," Nathaniel said.
"Doesn't seem like he's going to be a problem, though," Roquette continued. "He said he'll keep his mouth shut."
"So, what does that spell for you?" Nathaniel asked.
"Nothing much changes," Roquette shrugged. "I've still got you, and Tina's still an idiot. If Brett tries to make a move against me, then I'll just give him the boot. But I think he'll be smart enough to be a good boy…I still might get rid of him though. You know, just for kicks."
"That wouldn't be a very strategic move, though," Nathaniel pointed out.
"Oh, you keep your strategy to yourself," Roquette pouted. "I'm doing what I feel like. End of story."
"I'm trying to help you," Nathaniel said. "If you don't think about every course of action, you'll end up ruining your chances."
"Yeah, well I'm still here, aren't I?" Roquette replied. "And I think I'm doing pretty good so, thanks but no thanks."
"What happens when you reach the merge?" Nathaniel asked. "If our team gets damaged, you'll already be short on allies, and I don't think your sweet girl act will get you much farther."
"Um, the merge is like still ages away," Roquette scoffed. "I'll think about it when I get there."
Confessional:
Nathaniel-I love Roquette for all her fire, but she doesn't see the big picture. If you want to win this game you need to think about every step you take, and not just vote people out because you feel like it.
Roquette-What do I need to worry about? I took out Freyda, I can take out anyone. Things have been going good for me, but if they do start turning bad, I'll be ready to fight and gets things back in my favor. That's how I roll.
(Team Less Than Three)
Nile was relaxing in the sand when Darla came up to him and sat down.
"Hello, my sweet teddy bear," she exclaimed.
"Good morning, my little ladybug," Nile relpied.
"Ew, no, ladybugs are gross," Darla scoffed. "If you're going to give me a pet name it has to be 'my precious flower.'"
"Um, okay…hello, my precious flower," Nile said.
"That's better," Darla huffed. "Now, let's talk about who we're going to kick out next, because frankly I'm getting sick of just having to live with some of these slimeballs."
"Sure thing," Nile said. "Leslie can go next, she's crazy."
"Eh…nah," Darla replied.
"Huh?" Nile said.
"Yeah, she's awful, but she's not the one I want gone next," Darla said. "That would be Azazel."
"Azazel? Why?" Nile asked.
"Isn't it obvious?" Darla scoffed. "He's creepy. And he always comes on with that condescending attitude like he thinks he's better than me. Where does he get the nerve for something like that?"
"Well yeah, but at least he's being helpful," Nile said. "Leslie has tried to attack you at least—"
"Azazel will be going next, end of discussion," Darla interrupted. "Now, where's that servant girl? I need my morning shake."
"Here you are," Linda exclaimed as she suddenly came out of the cabin holding a green drink in a cup. "One herbal tea shake."
Darla took a sip and immediately spat it out.
"I specifically requested no froth," she snapped.
"No, you said you wanted extra froth," Linda pointed out.
"I think I know what I said," Darla said as she splashed the drink over Linda's dress. "Get me a new one and get it right this time."
"Yes ma'am, so sorry about that," Linda said as she turned away.
"Um, you did ask for extra froth, I was there," Nile said.
"Did I? What was I thinking?" Darla said lightly. "Oh well, she should have known better anyway."
Confessional:
Linda-Sometimes I really feel like I should vote for Darla…(immediately covers her mouth) Please don't tell her I said that!
Nile-With each passing day, Darla just seems to do more damage to the team. It makes me wonder if keeping her is really worth it.
(The Forest)
The four teams arrived as usual. Chris was waiting for them with his typical eager grin.
"Welcome, campers to yet another challenge," Chris exclaimed. "Just like last time, Courtney's Champions are still on the bottom, and The Fine Nine are still on top."
"No surprise there," Darla remarked.
"Maybe not to you," Leslie scoffed under her breath.
"For today's game," Chris said, "the theme is the hunt—"
"Oh that just says volumes about how good your creative team is," Dante said dryly. "Not even a week ago we had a hunting challenge and now you're already recycling it."
"Ahem, there is a very key difference, though," Chris said. "This time, you won't be the hunters, but the hunted."
The campers glanced at each other in uncertainty.
"Once again, our veterans will be helping out with the challenge," Chris said. "They've each been tasked with trapping the lot of you. If you get caught, you may still break free, but once your whole team is down, you're out."
"Looks like we've got the advantage then," Nile remarked.
"Perhaps," Chris said. "But there's a twist to this challenge…the order does not matter, except for first place. The last team standing gets the honour of…choosing which team will eliminate one of their own."
There were plenty of gasps at this revelation.
"Sounds fun," Roquette smirked to Nathaniel.
"So, what you're saying is, there's going to be a huge target on our back?" Leslie snorted. "Great."
"The veterans are waiting to strike," Chris said. "If there are no more questions, you may begin."
Confessional:
Leslie-Great, abso-f**king-lutely great. Sure sliding by on second or third is easy enough to do, but now we have to make sure we win first. Cause the others would have to be morons not to put up our team. Then again, if they're anything like the chumps I'm working with…
Nathaniel-This twist has the potential to have a strong impact on the game, which is why we have to make sure we use it wisely.
Tina-We may have lost the last hunting challenge, but it's time for redemption!
Dante-Well for once it looks like Destiny might actually have it right, first place is the only acceptable goal this time. We don't stand a chance, but we can pretend we do.
(Later)
The four teams had all began to run and disperse over the forest. The veterans prepared to start the hunt.
"Ooh, ooh, I'm going to make a trap!" Lindsay exclaimed as she began fiddling with some rope.
"You do that," Courtney said. "I'd rather bring the fight to them."
She grabbed a large net and lifted it up.
"I'll see to it that my team doesn't lose this time," Courtney declared.
"You know the rules, Court," Trent replied, also picking up a net. "We're not allowed to show favoritism."
"Well then I'll just show anti-favoritism to every other team," Courtney replied. "They are going down!"
"Heh, maybe I'll stick with you," Trent said. "You know, to make sure you don't do anything drastic."
"Whatever," Courtney scoffed.
"Um…can somebody help me?" Lindsay asked meekly, who had somehow tied her wrists to a tree.
"Yeah, I'll give you a hand," DJ said. "Why don't you leave the trap making to me? You can supervise."
"Okay!" Lindsay exclaimed eagerly as she dropped to the ground.
(Team Less Than Three)
The four were moving briskly as they made their way through the forest. As usual, Tina was bringing up the rear.
"So, do we know where we're going?" Roquette asked.
"We're just trying to stay clear of our hunters," Nathaniel replied. "Let's keep moving."
"Shh, wait," Brett said. "I think I hear someone coming."
"Should we hide?" Roquette suggested.
However, it was too late for that, they could already see Courtney and Trent heading straight for them.
"Run for it!" Nathaniel exclaimed.
The four burst into a sprint, as Courtney lunged at them.
"Yah!" Tina cried as she tripped over a root and fell to the ground.
Brett halted and turned around to help her up. However, this gave Courtney the chance to catch up with them.
"Yikes!" Tina exclaimed as she grabbed Brett's hand and started running again.
This left Brett to the mercy of Courtney.
"Gotcha, now," Courtney said as she slammed her oversized butterfly net on top of Brett.
Brett just sighed to himself.
Confessional:
Brett-Great, I tried to be nice and help someone out, and now I'm the one to pay the price. Hope those guys will be alright without me for this challenge.
(Team Less Than Three)
The team of five walked together as they tried to sneak between the bushes.
"Okay, I'm gonna stop us right here," Leslie said. "The five of us all together are about as discreet as a rhino in a china shop. We need to split up."
"Agreed," Azazel said before scaling a tree and disappearing into the leaves.
"Okay, that makes ones down," Leslie said.
However, not too far away, DJ was just helping Lindsay set up her snare traps.
"There, I think that should do it," DJ said. "Not too dangerous, but firm enough to hold."
"Thanks, DJ, you're the best!" Lindsay exclaimed before hugging him.
"Hang on, what's that?" DJ said as he spotted Darla's brilliant hair in the bushes.
DJ grabbed a traditional fishing net and said, "You wait here."
He then crept over to the bushes.
"Look out!" Linda exclaimed as she spotted him approaching.
"We need to dash!" Nile shouted.
The four of them immediately sprinted away. DJ sped up to chase after them.
"Screw this," Darla scoffed as she immediately stopped and sat down on a rock.
The sudden stop caused DJ to trip over himself and roll forward. He ended up getting caught in his own net and the more he struggled, the tighter it got.
Confessional:
Darla-This whole running thing isn't really my shtick. But as you can see, I'm doing just fine without it.
(Underdogs United)
"Okay, do we need a plan?" Trevor said as the team ran through the woods.
"Uh, how about don't get caught?" BonBon suggested.
"Good plan, I like it," Trevor said.
"As do I," Johnny agreed.
"Incoming!" Nicky exclaimed.
Everyone turned to see Trent coming at them with a net.
"Scatter!" Trevor shouted.
He sprinted to a tree. BonBon dived into a bush. Johnny looked torn between going either way. BonBon groaned, hopped out of the bush, grabbed him and carried him with her into the bushes. This left just Nicky.
"Aha, too slow," Trent said as he approached with his net.
"Oh…uh..Ka-boom poof!" Nicky exclaimed before activating a dust bomb.
Trent coughed as a cloud of dust sprayed everywhere. When he opened his eyes, Nicky was gone.
"Well, well, players caught by Trent: 0," Courtney remarked. "Players caught by Courtney: 1."
She gestured to Brett who was now locked in a stock.
"It's not a competition between us," Trent pointed out.
"Everything's a competition for me," Courtney replied.
Confessional:
BonBon-Johnny, if this keeps up you are going to be the death of us.
(Courtney's Champions)
The team of three crept through the bushes together.
"Okay, we're going to need to stay hidden," Dante said. "If we can avoid them long enough, the others should all start dropping."
"I've got a better idea," Destiny said. "We take them head on."
"Uh…what?" Dante said.
"We bring the fight to them," Destiny said. "They can't catch us, if we trap them first. I'm ready for a little scuffle, I think I could take them."
"This isn't a good idea," Dante said. "It's a risk that we can't afford."
"Well I'm not about to play coward," Destiny said. "My way is to always bring the full force into everything."
The three of them had arrived to where Lindsay was pacing.
"Okay, we're gonna jump her and take her down," Destiny said.
"I know I'm no more than a ghost to you, but I'd like to weigh in my thoughts on this plan," Mia said. "It's insane. Okay, I said it."
Destiny charged forward and Dante sighed as he followed.
"Diiiieee!" Destiny roared as she lunged at Lindsay.
"Oh no," Lindsay exclaimed as she spotted Destiny approaching.
However, Destiny's leg was suddenly snagged in a snare.
"What the—" Dante exclaimed before he was also snapped up.
The two of them hung helplessly from the tree now.
"Hooray, I did it!" Lindsay cheered. "I don't know how, but I did it!"
Confessional:
Mia-(slaps her face) Okay, show of hands, who's surprised by how that turned out?
(Team Less Than Three)
Roquette and Nathaniel were still sprinting and had only just stopped to catch their breath.
"We can't stop for long," Nathaniel said. "They're probably still in the area."
"Hey, here's an idea," Roquette said. "We can hide in here."
Roquette showed an old dead tree that was on the verge of crashing down. Its roots had become somewhat upturned, so it was possible for them to squeeze underneath.
"That could work," Nathaniel said. "We'll just have to make sure we're very quiet."
The two crawled underneath the tree and hid behind the roots.
"Well, I'm comfy," Roquette said as she cuddled up next to Nathaniel.
"Shh," Nathaniel said as they heard footsteps approaching.
They stayed quiet and close together as they saw Courtney and Trent's feet go by. They both breathed a sigh of relief as they walked past without stopping.
"Hey, guys, where are you!?" Tina shouted as she approached.
Nathaniel slapped his face in frustration.
"Yep, about time she screwed this up," Roquette just remarked.
"I'm over here, where are you!?" Tina continued to shout. "Come on out so we can get together again. Olly-olly-oxen-free!"
Courtney and Trent turned around.
"Oh, there you are!" Tina exclaimed as she spotted Nathaniel and Roquette under the tree. "Good thing I'm a master of hide and seek, eh."
"We need to get out of here!" Nathaniel exclaimed.
Tina spotted Trent and Courtney coming and immediately took off running. Nathaniel and Roquette tried to get back out of the tree, but they were too slow.
"Gotcha!" Courtney exclaimed as she slammed her net over Nathaniel, and Trent caught Roquette.
"Well, this team is almost done for," Trent said.
"We've still got Tina," Nathaniel countered. "She could still win this."
"Ha, sorry, couldn't keep a straight face," Roquette said as she burst into laughter.
Confessional:
Nathaniel-Well, it's looking less likely that we're going to get hold of the power this challenge. But that doesn't necessarily mean it's the end for us. Both Underdogs United and The Fine Nine have proven to be bigger threats than we ever have.
Roquette-What do you think would be more fun? Seeing Tina's face when we give her the boot, or Brett's face when we decide to keep her after all that?
(BonBon and Johnny)
"Okay, Johnnycakes, we're gonna have to be real sneaky, you hear?" BonBon said.
Johnny nodded.
"Our team's depending on us, so let's not let them down," BonBon said.
The two tiptoed from tree to tree. BonBon was performing various awkward positions, which she assumed made her more ninja-like. It didn't. Johnny just walked naturally as he followed her. Suddenly, BonBon stepped on a stick and heard a snap.
"Oh—" was all she could say before a large cage came slamming down on both of them.
"Aha, it worked!" DJ exclaimed as he showed up. "I—Oh, sorry guys, I was really hoping that would catching someone else."
"So, you'll let us go?" BonBon asked sweetly.
"Sorry, rules are rules," DJ shrugged.
"Well, in that case," BonBon said. "No cage is going to stop me!"
She began ramming against the bars with fierceness. However, she didn't seem to be having much luck. Johnny had just sighed and sat down on the floor in defeat.
"Johnny, help me out here," BonBon ordered.
Johnny got up and began punching at the bars unenthusiastically.
"You guys are just going to waste your energy," DJ said.
"Impossible, I never run out of energy!" BonBon exclaimed.
Confessional:
DJ-Why do I always end up against my own team? It's so heartbreaking…
BonBon-Trevor and the team are depending on me, and I ain't going to give up easy!
(Courtney's Champions)
Destiny and Dante were still hanging from the tree helplessly. Destiny was trying to struggle her way out, while Dante had given up. Mia was still waiting in the bushes for the right opportunity. She waited for Lindsay to turn away and then crept over to her teammates.
"Who are you, what are you doing?" Destiny snapped as Mia tried to untie her.
"You know, just once could you simply accept my help without asking any questions?" Mia remarked.
"Hey, cut that out!" Lindsay exclaimed as she spotted Mia.
"Oh, uh…intern business," Mia said.
"Oh no, I'm not falling for that again," Lindsay said. "There were two other interns who tried to get me fired, I bet you're in cahoots with them."
"Other interns? That was me—Uh, I mean," Mia tried to say.
"That was you?" Lindsay hissed as she narrowed her eyes.
She grabbed a net and charged at Mia.
"Sorry guys!" Mia exclaimed as she bolted in the opposite direction.
However, once Lindsay and Mia had left, Destiny was able to break free and drop to the ground.
"Destiny, you're free," Dante exclaimed. "Now untie me."
"You're better off where you are," Destiny said. "You'd only slow me down."
"But…fine, whatever," Dante scoffed.
Confessional:
Destiny-Why have we lost as much as we have? It certainly hasn't been my fault, it's been everyone else on my team's fault. Well, this time I'm leaving it up to me to win this challenge.
(Leslie, Linda, and Nile)
Linda clung to Nile as the trio crept along the ground. Leslie had the lead and glared outwardly, waiting for anyone to strike.
"Shh, what was that?" she said.
Everyone stopped to listen.
"Look, I think someone's coming," Nile said as he saw something moving in the shrugs.
Trent emerged with his net ready.
"Oh, sorry guys," Trent said as he spotted them. "I'm afraid I'm going to have to catch you all."
"Over my dead body," Leslie spat as she grabbed a stick and charged at Trent.
Trent was unprepared for this and didn't react fast enough. Leslie was soon beating him silly with her weapon.
"Ow, ouch, hey, ow, cut it out!" Trent exclaimed with each blow.
"Yeah, you show him, Leslie!" Nile cheered.
"Is all this violence really necessary?" Linda quivered.
"Yes!" Leslie roared.
"Okay then," Linda replied.
Suddenly, Courtney dropped down from the other side. She swung her net and caught Linda.
"Eep!" Linda exclaimed.
"It's an ambush!" Nile exclaimed. "We need to run!"
Nile took off in a sprint.
"In a minute," Leslie said as she kicked the now ground-ridden Trent.
With that she took off after Nile.
"Well, at least we got you," Courtney said as she took Linda over to more stocks containing Brett, Roquette, and Nathaniel.
"Hello, people," Linda said. "I'd offer you some refreshments, but I'm afraid I can't really use my hands like this."
Confessional:
Trent-Is it just me or do I get the most abuse out of anyone else here?
(Darla)
Darla was brushing her hair, still sitting on a rock without paying much attention to her surroundings.
"Waaaah, outta my way!" Mia exclaimed as she shot past her.
Darla glanced over in her direction before shrugging and returning to her hair.
"I'm going to get you!" Lindsay shouted as she arrived next.
"She went that way," Darla said as she pointed in Mia's direction.
"Thanks, person," Lindsay exclaimed before continuing her chase.
Confessional:
Darla-While the rest of my team is busy getting all dirty and sweaty, I'm doing just fine on my own. Honestly, physical ability is so overrated.
(Azazel)
Azazel was slinking between trees and shrubs. As DJ walked by, he spotted some movement in the leaves.
"Hm," DJ said to himself as he wielded one of his fishing nets.
He searched through the bushes, but found nothing.
"That's odd," DJ said to himself. "I know someone's out here."
He heard another sound, this time coming from the top of a tree.
"Got you now," DJ said as he tossed his net into the tree.
However, it came down empty.
"Huh, weird," DJ said.
Azazel was moving with smooth swiftness as he swung between branches, and slinked down to the ground. DJ continued to follow after him, always one step behind. Coming in from the other direction, Destiny was jogging with determination. She looked up and saw Azazel clinging to the back of a tree.
"Hmph," she said before picking up a rock and tossing it at him.
She hit him right in the head and caused him to fall to the ground.
"Aha, there you are!" DJ exclaimed as he threw his net over the boy.
"Heh, perfect," Destiny smirked to herself before taking off again.
Confessional:
Destiny-Like I said before, you have to do whatever it takes to win. If I can bring the other teams one step closer to losing, then that's just one step closer to winning for me.
(Tina)
Tina was wheezing heavily now as she tried to keep running with difficulty.
"Oh this is hard work," she sighed as she collapsed against a tree.
She looked around at her surroundings.
"Hm, looks like I might be safe for now," she noted to herself. "Good, cause I could use a break."
She walked over to a rock and sat down. However, as soon as she did so, the rock unfolded to turn into a sack. Tina was snapped out in the sack and suspended by ropes attached to trees.
"And with Tina out, Team Less Than Three are the first losers of this challenge," Chris said. "You won't be getting to make the decision, but you'll just have to rely on the mercy of the other teams."
Confessional:
Tina-Well, I gave it my all and in the end, that's what truly matters.
Roquette-I'd like to say I'm surprised, really I would.
(Trevor)
Trevor ducked behind a log, and hid himself against its side. He peeked out and looked around. Carefully he got up and risked moving a little further. He saw some movement coming from one direction, and quickly tuned the other way. However, he heard someone coming from that direction too.
"Coming through!" Mia exclaimed as she charged through the bushes.
She slammed right into Trevor and the two of them fell down to the grass.
"Aha, now I've caught you," Lindsay said as she threw a net over both of them. "When I evaluate my stay on this show, I'll be giving the interns 'poor.' Oh, and hi, Travis, I guess I caught you too."
"Good for you," Trevor remarked dryly.
"And with that, we're down to our final few," Chris announced. "Nicky for Underdogs United, Destiny for Courtney's Champions, and Leslie, Darla, and Nile for The Fine Nine."
Confessional:
Mia-Hopefully that'll buy enough time for Destiny. As long as she does try to charge any of the hunters head on again. But, knowing Destiny, she probably will.
Leslie-Ha, yes. We're still three times as big as the remaining teams. Looks like I'll be safe after all.
Nicky-It's all up to me now. Da da da daaaa!
(Nicky)
"That should do it, uh, yep, that should do it," Nicky said to himself as he mixed together several ingredients in a contraption.
Trent and Courtney spotted him from a distance and began to move towards him.
"Eek!" Nicky exclaimed as he spotted them.
"Okay, nowhere to run now," Courtney said. "Let's make this easy."
"But…I got this!" Nicky exclaimed as he pointed to his box-shaped contraption.
"Er, what is that?" Trent asked.
"It's my super sticky-stucky glue machine!" Nicky announced proudly. "Ker-splosh!"
He shook the box and a thick yellow substance shot towards the two.
"Ah!" Courtney cried. "Take him, not me!"
She shoved Trent forward and ran out of the way.
"Uh…wha…uh-oh," Trent said as the yellow substance covered his body. "I…can't…move."
"Success!" Nicky exclaimed.
He then turned and ran the other way, leaving the Trent sculpture behind.
Confessional:
Trent-Yep, I'm pretty sure fate hates me.
Nicky-Yay, that worked! But I don't have time to make any more of it…just I'll just have to run. Vroom-vroom!
(Leslie and Nile)
Leslie continued to clutch her stick firmly.
"Are you sure we need that?" Nile asked.
"I am not going down without a fight," Leslie replied. "If anyone else tries to take me on, I'll teach them a thing or two."
As the two continued to sneak, they spotted someone standing not too far away.
"That looks like DJ," Nile said.
"Great, this is the perfect time to get the drop on that pushover," Leslie said.
"Meaning?" Nile asked.
"Aiiyah!" Leslie exclaimed as she charged at DJ with her stick raised.
She brought her weapon down on his head…only to find that she had only hit a cardboard cutout of DJ.
"Huh, what the?" she exclaimed.
"Surprise!" DJ shouted as a cage dropped on top of Leslie.
"No, this isn't fair!" Leslie shouted.
"You were going to clobber me on the head," DJ said. "I think it's better for all of us that you stay behind bars."
Nile had already taken his chance to start running by this point and leaving both of them behind.
Confessional:
Nile-Well, it looks like it's down to me, since Darla really doesn't count as an asset to this team.
(Darla)
Darla was using a handheld mirror to admire her face.
"Oh, look at that, I'm still gorgeous as ever," she remarked. "I shouldn't even be surprised."
Courtney spotted her and began to sneak up from behind. She gripped her net and was ready to bring it down over the girl. However, suddenly, a reflection of sunlight bounced off the mirror and blinded Courtney. She stumbled to the side and tripped over a rock. She ended up crashing right into a tree and falling to the ground.
"Oh, look at that," Darla remarked as she glanced at Courtney. "And now back to me."
(Nile)
Nile was running frantically through the woods. He wasn't even bothering to be discreet now, he just plowed through brambles and shrugs. He saw someone approaching from the other direction and immediately stopped. He ended up just seconds away from slamming into Destiny.
"Oh, it's just you," Nile sighed. "I thought I was done for."
"You are," Destiny said icily as she grabbed Nile by the shoudlers.
"Hey, what are you doing? We're all being hunted here," Nile said.
"True, but if you get hunted first, then I can get ahead," Destiny said as she pinned Nile against a tree. "Now, once I tie you here, that's one less threat to worry about."
"I don't think so," Nile said as he kicked Destiny in the shin.
She winced just long enough for Nile to break free and run.
"That was a big mistake," Destiny roared as she chased after him. "All you've done is earn yourself even more pain!"
Destiny was faster than Nile and she was fast gaining on him.
"I'm so dead," Nile said meekly to himself.
As he ran, he came across Trent, just breaking free from his yellow crust, and surrounded by a small swamp of the substance.
"What the?" Nile remarked as he stopped just in front of the glue.
Destiny was coming straight for him now. Quickly he stepped out of the way. Destiny ended up running straight into the glue.
"Hey, what is this!?" she exclaimed as she tried to free her legs. "I can't move."
"Well, then, looks like you're out," Trent said to her.
"And with that," Chris's voice announced, "Courtney's Champions are no longer in the running. It all comes down to The Fine Nine versus Underdogs United."
Confessional:
Destiny-Urg, glue!? What is up with that! It just...that's so…I can't even…ack, I hate this!
(Darla)
Darla had moved onto filing her nails by now.
"Perfection," she remarked as she admired her work.
Unknown to her, DJ was just setting up a trap around her.
"There's no escape from this," DJ said to himself from the treetops. "In a few seconds I'll have my cage ready to drop, straight down on top of her."
Nile came running out of the bushes, completely out of breath.
"Come crawling back, eh," Darla said. "I told you that running business was no good."
"What…Darla, have you been sitting here the whole time?" Nile asked.
"That's right," Darla said. "Now, be a dear and keep my seat warm while I see if I can find some water to wash out these stains."
Nile looked at her uncertainly, but obliged.
"Well, if Darla survived here all this time, then this must be a lucky spot," Nile said as Darla got up and left him behind.
Suddenly, a cage came slamming down on top of him.
"Or not," Nile sighed to himself.
Confessional:
Nile-Well, it all depends on Darla now. I'm getting chills just saying that.
(Nicky)
Nicky was working on a new invention now.
"Hm, it's not as effective as glue," he said, "but could still be very trappy!"
"Hello, people!?" Lindsay called as she wandered through the woods. "Come out so I can capture you!"
"Ooh, show time!" Nicky exclaimed.
"Aha, you there!" Lindsay exclaimed as she spotted Nicky. "I've got you now."
"No, I've got you!" Nicky exclaimed as he threw out a scrappy looking orb. "Stabby!"
Nothing happened, but Lindsay didn't seem to be aware of this.
"Oh no, not stabby's!" she exclaimed. "Please don't hurt me!"
"Why won't it work?" Nicky said as he went over to investigate.
He poked the orb and it sprung to life. Large wooden splinters shot out in all directions. Lindsay was pinned to the nearest tree. Unfortunately, Nicky's caught had also gotten snagged, and he was pulled along with it. The wood pick wedged straight into a tree. Nicky tried to break free, but he was too slow.
"That makes it official," Chris announced. "As Darla is the last person standing, she wins the decision for The Fine Nine."
Confessional:
Nicky-Hm, right…I gotta fix that next time…or stop wearing baggy clothes.
(Later)
The teams had all been set free and returned to the center of the forest.
"Okay, Fine Nine," Chris said, "as winners of this challenge you get the decision to send any of the other teams to the Dock of Shame tonight. Courtney's Champions, Team Less Than Three, or Underdogs United; who's it going to be?"
The team huddled together to discuss.
"Well, Underdogs United did the best out of all of them," Nile pointed out. "And they have done good in previous challenges too."
"But would that accomplish anything?" Leslie asked. "They'd probably just vote out their weakest link, Johnny, and still be as strong as ever."
"So, what are you suggesting?" Nile said.
"I say we take on Courtney's Champions," Leslie said. "Both of them are still strong, and if we can get them down to one then that's basically one extra boot for us tomorrow too."
"Hm, decimate them while they're down," Darla remarked. "I like it."
"Well, I don't," Linda protested. "It's mean. They just went to elimination yesterday, they deserve a break to recuperate."
"Except that they're our enemies," Leslie said.
"I must agree with Leslie this time," Azazel said. "There's no good in trying to save what is already dead. We ought to just finish the team off now."
"Okay, so we're all in agreement?" Nile said.
Everyone except Linda nodded.
"I guess," she sighed. "But I still don't like it."
"We've made our decision, Chris," Darla said. "We will be sending Courtney's Champions to the Dock of Shame."
"What!?" Destiny screamed. "I'll kill you!"
"Okay, Destiny, let's stay unmurderous," Chris said. "And I'll be seeing you tonight for elimination."
Confessional:
Darla-There's going to be one less team in our way soon enough.
Destiny-Fine, looks like I will become a team of one tonight. Because there is no way I am leaving. I don't care what I have to do, I'll do it.
Dante-Told you so.
Mia-Why can we never catch a break?
(Courtney's Champions)
"You know, not like it would have really made a difference in the end, but if you had just stopped to free me, we could have survived a little longer," Dante pointed out to Destiny.
"Don't talk to me like you have any sort of authority like that," Destiny spat. "I am the only reason this team has been staying afloat at all, and everyone else is responsible for our failures. That includes you. I thought perhaps there was hope for you, but there isn't. You're just as useless as everyone else."
"Okay, I don't need to take this," Dante said as he turned to leave.
"I am the reason you even made it this far!" Destiny shouted after Dante. "Without me on this team, you would have all gone one after another right from the start."
Mia, coming up from behind Destiny, seemed to be getting more and more frustrated, until she grabbed Destiny and turned her around.
"Okay, I'm gonna stop you right there," Mia said.
Destiny opened her mouth, but Mia kept speaking.
"I've been ignored and neglected all this time, and you know what, fine, I can cope with that," Mia ranted. "But you need to know, you mostly certainly are not the one carrying this team. You treat everyone like crap and never stop to think before doing anything. THAT is the reason we have been doing so poorly. So stop putting the blame on everyone and maybe look in the goddamn mirror every once in a while."
Destiny looked absolutely taken aback.
"Where do you get off talking to me like that?" she cried. "Who do you think you are?"
"Who am I? Who am I!?" Mia exclaimed. "I'll tell you who I am. I am the girl who was the first to arrive at this team. I am the girl who was the first to get fire going for us. I am the girl who brought down the unstoppable juggernaut, Freyda, when it seemed like no one could take her. I am the girl who took down Dakotazoid when you were busy getting pummeled! I am the girl who got you out of the dungeon when the entire team could have lost the challenge right there! And I am the girl who untied you and bought you enough time so you could keep on screwing us over by acting without putting any thought into what you were doing! Who am I?! I am Mia! MIA!"
Destiny blinked in silenced for a few seconds.
"You expect me to believe that?" Destiny scoffed. "You expect me to believe that you're a member of this team, and that you did all that?"
"I've been right here all this time," Mia growled.
"Hey, Dante, get over here!" Destiny ordered. "This girl is telling me that she has always been on this team."
"Really now?" Dante said skeptically. "Then where the hell have you been? We could have used your help?"
"Did you people not hear a word I said!?" Mia exclaimed. "I've been here the whole time, I've been—you know what, forget it. I'm an intern, I'm invisible, whatever you want. I don't even care!"
With that Mia marched off angrily.
(Dock of Shame)
"Courtney's Champions," Chris greeted the team. "And…let me get this straight…you're not an intern?"
"That's what I've been saying," Mia grumbled.
"And you've been getting free marshmallows all this time?" Chris scolded. "Really now."
"Can we just get on with this?" Mia remarked.
"Fine, fine," Chris said. "The first marshmallow of the night goes to…"
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"Dante!"
Mia and Destiny glared at each other.
"And now," Chris said, "for the final marshmallow…"
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"Destiny!"
"Well, whoop-de-doo, big freaking surprise that was," Mia said bitterly as she got up. "But I don't even care. I am so finished with all of this. I am finished with you people, I am finished with this show, and I am finished with being invisible!"
Mia marched towards the Boat of Losers, but stopped.
"And one more thing," she said. "You two are going to crash and burn!"
With that she got on the boat and was taken off into the night.
"Well, that was certainly unexpected," Chris said. "Pretending to be an intern? How low can you get? But the important thing is that Destiny, Dante, for real this time, you are the last remaining members of Courtney's Champions. It's you against the odds, but stranger things have happened, and you're not out yet. If you want to survive, you're going to have to do something big."
With that the two got up and headed back to their camp.
Votes:
Destiny-If you want to be treated like a teammate, fine, I'll try you like a teammate for vote for you, Mia.
Dante-I don't know where this Mia girl came from, but if she really is on this team then I don't know where she's been all this time. We could have really used her help, but it's too late now, she should have been present earlier.
Mia-I vote for Destiny. Because contrary to what she says, she is the weakest link!
(Conclusion)
"And that does it for that intern…er, Mia," Chris said. "Courtney's Champions are at a new low, can they bounce back, or are they doomed. And on the other tribes…will Brett's knowledge of Roquette end up helping him, or hurting him? Will Johnny grow a spine and make a move, or is he still doomed to be the next one gone? Will Leslie find any way to get herself out of the minority? All this and more on the next…Uber…Drama…Island!"
Teams:
Underdogs United:
Robyn-The Game Expert
Johnny-The Doormat
Trevor-The Mysterious Guy
BonBon-The Flirt
Nicky-The Tinkerer
Vince-The Rager
Team Less Than Three:
Roquette-The Wounded Gazelle
Nathaniel-The Pragmatist
Tina-The Babysitter
Freyda-The Amazon
Brett-The Farm Worker
Sally-The Slut
Courtney's Champions:
Bronwyn-The Child Prodigy
Destiny-The Hand-Crafted Champion
Mia-The Space Filler
Percy-The Romantic Poet
Rexx-The Puppydog
Dante-The Sharp-tongued Geek
The Fine Nine:
Leslie-The Gang Leader
Darla-The Diva
Nile-The Teen Star
Linda-The Future Housewife
Lance-The Surfer
Azazel-The Creep
Voted Out: Vince, Bronwyn, Sally, Percy, Freyda, Lance, Robyn, Rexx, Mia
Author's Note: Mia was a character I knew I was going to love as soon as I came up with her. And writing for her was a bunch of fun. But she was still a gimmick character, and all gimmicks get old eventually. I thought the best place to put her was mid premerge. Long enough to make the most of her, but have her gone before she went stale.