Total Drama Universe Episode 9: Connect Fortress

The episode opens with Chef in the cockpit of the Drama Port. "Last time on Total Drama Universe," Chef opened. "The 11 maggots had to find idols in a temple. The temple had booby traps. The Beavers won, and the Ducks sent home that buck-toothed kid. Then, Chris said something stupid and got electrocuted. What, were you expecting something dramatic? I ain't Shakespeare. Now sit your butts down, and watch this episode of Total Drama Universe."

(intro plays)

Axl slipped out of his team's room while they were sleeping, and walked over to the end of the hall, where Maka and Blue were waiting.

CONFESSIONAL
Axl: So, I'm still apart of Maka's alliance. It looks like ever since Maka switched teams, everyone's forgotten about her. But now, we're stronger than ever, because we have people on both teams!

"Okay," Maka started. "Our biggest threats are Sonic, Rose, and Mabel. Axl, you're going to be vital in beating them, since you're on their team." "I don't know," Axl said. "It didn't really work out for Mabel. I'm surprised she's even still here." "I have an idea," Blue said. "Peach, Pit, Yakko, and Natsumi are still allianceless. We could convince at least 2 of them to join us, and we'd have the majority of the remaining cast left." "Excellent," Maka commended him. "Axl, work on Peach. Blue, you and I will work Pit, Natsumi, and Yakko." "ATTENTION MAGGOTS!" Chef's voice boomed on the speakers. "REPORT TO THE LOADING DECK IMMEDIATELY!"

On the loading deck, Chef was dressed in a green tank top, camo pants, combat boots, a hat, and sunglasses. "Now, maggots!" He told the contestants. "Are you ready for WAR!?" "War?" Peach yelped. "But I can't go to war, I'm a princess!" "And that just set women back about 100 years," Yakko whispered to Pit. "There goes Tumblr's hard work." "DID I TELL YOU TO SPEAK!?" Chef demanded, getting his face in a frightened Peach's. "N-no, sir," Peach stuttered. "Now," Chef continued. "Today's challenge will be run by me, because Chris demonstrated what happens when you insult the author. Right now, he's in the infirmary getting some shut-eye."

The scene cuts to the infirmary, where Chris is in bed, covered in burn marks. "But mommy… the mean lawyer person took my Gemmies…" He mumbles.

"Now, step in line, and evacuate the vessel, NOW!" Chef commanded, and the contestants stumbled over each other trying to leave. They emptied out into what appeared to be a large battle field. "Welcome to the world of Team Fortress," Chef explained. "Here, there is only one thing: endless war. The war between the 2 sides, Red and Blue, rages on endlessly." "That sounded redundant," Yakko pointed out. "You said 'endless war' basically twice." Chef glared at the toon. "Did you learn nothing from Princess? YOU DO NOT TALK UNLESS SPOKEN TO!" He yelled. "Okay, Chef," Yakko surrendered, raising his hands. "YOU SHALL ADRESS ME AS SIR!" Chef demended. Yakko opened his mouth, but Natsumi clamped it shut. "Now," Chef continued. "You maggots will play the parts as the Red and Blue teams, Ducks as Reds, Beavers as Blues. However, we have replaced all weapons with paintball guns, because apparently, we'd get sued if any of you dies."

CONFESSIONAL
Sonic: Paintball? I've handled worse. This will be easy.
Peach: I don't want to hurt anyone. Why is Chef making us do this?

"Rules," Chef explained. "We will be playing a game of Capture the Flag. Teams must start out in their base, and you must either stay and protect your flag, or go to capture the other team's flag. If you get shot, you're out. The team that can get the other team's flag over to their base, or can eliminate all members of the opposing team wins immunity. The losing team WILL send someone home. Got it? Good. To your bases, soldiers!"

Over at the Red base, the Ducks were checking out their weaponry. "These are some high-caliber paintball guns!" Axl said. "And I can play me some paintball." "Well, looks like we're lucky," Rose said. "As long as you don't screw up, we're golden!" Mabel added. "Alright, so let's do it this way," Axl explained. "Mabel and Peach will stay and guard the flag, while Sonic, Rose, and I will go capture their's." "Sounds like a plan to me," Sonic accepted. "Peach, you okay?" Peach was curled up in a fetal position in a corner. "I don't want to shoot anyone!" Peach said. "They could get hurt!" "Peach, remember when you nailed Blue with a dodgeball?" Rose reminded her. "I was excited from the game," Peach explained. "My emotions took over." "Well, let your emotions take over again," Axl told her. "You can do this."

Meanwhile, Maka was taking control of the Beavers. "Alright," She started. "We'll send out one person at a time to capture their flag. If they get shot, we'll send out another. That way, we'll have a secure guard, and a quick offense." "I'm not sure," Pit butted in. "That's just one person going for the flag. The other team probably has more defenses, so we'd just get picked off one by one." "I don't know, maybe this plan will work," Blue defended his ally. Natsumi, Yakko, and Pit raised eyebrows at him. "I'm just saying," He said nervously.

CONFESSIONAL
Natsumi: Blue's been kind of buddy-buddy with Maka lately. Maybe they have a secret alliance?

"Ready," Chef said over the speakers. "Set…" A loud horn sounded, signaling the start of the war. Sonic, Axl, and Rose ran from their base, while Pit darted from his. Pit hid behind an old, broken-down bus and scoped out the terrain. He saw the 3 Ducks running in his direction, and jumped out and fired. However, it was a mistake, as he was covered in red paint about 10 seconds later. "Hey, this is my only tunic!" He complained. "Angel Boy is out!" Chef announced. "Go, Yakko!" Maka said, shoving him out of the base. Yakko quickly hid behind a cactus, a car, and a pole (which was strange, as he hid behind it perfectly, despite Yakko being thicker) and was able to get a shot on Rose, leaving a dark blue splatter on her shirt. "Blondie Brit is out!" Chef announced.

Axl and Sonic were able to make it outside the Beaver's base. "Alright, I need you to cause a distraction," Axl told Sonic. "I'll run in and grab the flag. Got it?" "Alright," Sonic agreed. "Here goes nothing." He dashed in, running around at high speeds, being careful to dodge any paint fired at him. Axl snuck around, and was able to grab the flag. He ran out, but he caught Maka glaring at him, mouthing the words 'Let us win.' Axl nodded, and ran back inside.

Back with Yakko, he was right outside the Duck's base. Mabel was trying to console Peach. "It's alright," Mabel told her. "You probably won't even have to shoot any-" She was cut off by a blue paintball hitting her side. "Brace face is out!" Chef announced. Peach's eyes lit up with fire. "RRAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!" She screeched as she opened fire on Yakko. "Looney Tune is out!"

CONFESSIONAL
Peach: I think I have a problem.

Back in the Beaver's base, Axl just started running around like Sonic (not as fast of course). "What are you doing!?" Sonic cried, and as he was distracted, got shot by Natsumi. "Speedy Spikes is out!" "Thanks for that," Sonic told Axl sarcastically as he walked out. "Thank you, Axl," Maka told him. "Wait, what?" Natsumi asked, before taking a red paintball to the head, knocking her out. "Pinky is out!" "This doesn't feel right," Axl said. "I feel dirty. I may be awesome, but I don't cheat." "You did the right thing for the alliance," Blue comforted him. "Where do your loyalties lie?" Maka asked him. "With us, or with them?"

CONFESSIONAL:
Axl: I don't know.

"Oh, and I'm sorry about this," Maka added, as she shot Axl in the gut. "Jock Strap is out!" "Go get Peach," Maka told Blue. Blue nodded and headed out.

Peach was standing in front of her flag, standing guard. She saw Blue walk through the entrance. "So, you've come back for round 2?" She asked. "Um," Blue said, unsure of what to say. "Take this." He shot her in the leg with a blue paintball. "Princess is out! Beavers win!" Chef announced. "Ducks, one of your sorry butts is taking a ride home."

Back on the Drama Port, the Ducks were eating what was called meatloaf, but was probably NOT meatloaf. "I think we should vote for Peach," Rose suggested. "She had Blue right there, and he shot her." "Well, at least Peach isn't a traitor," Sonic said, glaring at Axl. "And at least she doesn't throw challenges." "What?" Mabel asked in disbelief. "Axl could have run off with the flag, but then he just ran around like an idiot. You said you're great at paintball, so you obviously weren't just being an idiot!" Sonic said, pointing at Axl. "You're out of here, traitor." Axl gulped.

In the elimination room, Chris walked in, fully healed. "Hello again, contestants," He greeted. "Miss me?" "I never thought I'd say this, but yes," Rose told him. "Well, Chef filled me in on today's events," Chris replied. "And it's not looking very good for Axl. Well, time to vote."

CONFESSIONAL
Rose: I still think I have to vote for Peach. She showed a lot of game, but ultimately, she screwed up.
Mabel: Really, Axl? You saw what Maka did to me! You can't double cross your team!
Sonic: You know exactly who I'm voting for.

"The votes have been tallied," Chris continued. "The marshmallows go to… Sonic. Rose. Mabel. Peach and Axl. Either of you could go home. Peach for screwing up when her opponent was right in front of her, or Axl for throwing the challenge. The last marshmallow goes to…" Peach and Axl looked on anxiously. "Peach." Peach sighed in relief, and Axl hung his head in shame. "Axl, time to go," Chris told him. "Can I just say," He stated, getting up. "Sonic, if we cross paths again, I hope you can accept my apology." Sonic just glared at him, before relaxing and saying, "Maybe someday, but not today." With that, Axl got in the Pod of Shame and took off. "Wow," Chris exclaimed. "That was cold. What do we have in store for our cast next episode? Will Peach get over her bipolar disorder?" "What?" "Nothing. Tune in next time for another thrilling episode of Total. Drama. UNIVERSE!"

Apologies for the lateness. My Internet was down all weekend.