A/N: It's been awhile since I've visited this story so I'm going to get to writing back on this chapter. So, this week's temptation is the Halting Hex which gives the user the power to halt any one of the next four evictions. A favorite from Season 19 held by the popular, Jessica Graf(or I guess Nicholson since she's getting married to Cody).
Previously on Big Brother: A house divided was standing on edge for certain people like Madeline, Crystal, DeShawn, Carter and Dale. Jasmine was told by Anna that DeShawn told Crystal they were working together to eat each other far in the game making Jasmine outraged. Roxanne's alliance was sure that Madeline wanted to take them out after exposing themselves to her. At the live eviction, Anna's campaign didn't work well for her and she left the house without a second thought. At a majority Head of Household competition, Jasmine sealed her first win of the summer after a close final with her supposed rival. Tonight, will tempers flare and will Jasmine take her revenge from Anna's lies? Will Roxanne push her influence on Jasmine to take out Madeline? All that and more right now on Total Drama Big Brother!
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Water splashes on the screen as various logos was shown from Big Brother, Total Drama and a suitcase filled with green cash as the opening started.
Paulie jumped in and sticked both hands in front of the camera while Madeline did a backflip
Memphis crosses both arms and smiled while Dale played with his game controller
Alicia splashed money at the screen and smiled while Jasmine tipped her hat to the camera
Anna smirked at the camera while Gary adjusted his glasses and tie
Roxanne strummed an electric guitar while Dakota flipped through a book smiling
Kai makes various costume changes while Crystal waved at the camera
Jamie held a finger to her mouth in a shushing motion and smiled while DeShawn caught a basketball
Alex danced and put up peace signs while Carter held his head down, but showed one eye looking at the camera
The Big Brother logo showed as the Total Drama logo slapped itself on the BB logo: Total Drama Big Brother
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Chapter 9- The New Change
Everyone stood in the backyard following Jasmine's victory. She celebrated with the vets and Kai as they knew they were safe for the week.
Kai(Actor): ABSOLUTELY MARVELOUS! We are back in full control and that means we can start the process of weeding out our competitors.
"We need to start going after DeShawn and Crystal. They are the big pests in the house." Jasmine stated.
Jasmine(Head of Household): It was crucial to win HOH this week and make sure I get my hands on DeShawn for what he did to me. Betraying me is one thing, but doing it behind my back is a cold move. A cold move soon to be corrected.
DeShawn and Crystal hugged while Roxanne stated with a suspicious look.
"What's going on between those two?" Jamie asked.
"Trouble is the appropriate word I call it." Roxanne replied.
Roxanne(Singer): I get DeShawn probably has a budding friendship with Crystal, but she can't be trusted so I need him to turn on his game face. He almost got the win last time.
DeShawn waves bye to Crystal before joining his alliance.
"You seem to be all cuddly with the enemy." Roxanne stated.
"Please don't be Heather. It's like I can't hang out with other people." DeShawn retorted as he shook his head.
"I didn't agree with Heather on a lot, but she kept people in order. I think you need to cut the romance crap and get back to the game." Roxanne explained.
"Even sound like her too." DeShawn muttered.
"Watch yourself or I'll have you out to sea with a lifeboat." Roxanne threatened.
Roxanne walked away with Jamie as DeShawn sighed.
DeShawn(High School Basketball Coach): I like Roxanne and all, but I'm not going to be bosses around. I teach my players respect and discipline at the same time. Looks like Roxanne needs a reality check.
Dale was smiling as he hugged Paulie really tight.
"She's gone! Thank the heavens!" Dale exclaimed.
"That's right, man. It didn't even take that long." Paulie stated.
"I seriously doubted that Anna was going home after what happened with Dakota." Dale explained.
"Well, looks like the others wised up and saw her for who she was." Paulie explained.
Paulie(DJ): If I'm not careful, Dale could be going up and probably next to Madeline. I need to keep him off the block, but also, not make myself a target for doing so.
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DeShawn was getting some Lays chips from the storage room when Crystal came in.
"We are in so much trouble." Crystal whispered.
"What's going on?" DeShawn asked.
"There was 4 votes against me and I know who Anna hangs with. There are people out to get me." Crystal replied.
"Alright, calm down. We know Alicia and Dale were two of those votes. I wonder who the others could be." DeShawn wondered as he scratched his chin.
"I'm not really sure. Do you think Madeline coaxed some people into voting her way?" Crystal asked.
"Maybe. I can't be entirely sure. Not that I'm trusting her, but she wouldn't seem too capable of of rallying people up." DeShawn replied.
"Do you think Jasmine has something to do with it?" Crystal asked.
"Why her?" DeShawn asked.
"I've just noticed her being shifty as of late even before Anna's eviction. I think she has something against me." Crystal replied.
DeShawn(High School Basketball Coach): First Roxanne and now Jasmine? What's going on with everyone picking on Crystal?
"Don't pay them any mind. I'll see what I can do about Jasmine." DeShawn stated as he left the room.
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Dale was running around the house, rolling over the couches and jumping on his bed in excitement.
Dale(Stock): I don't know what I did to deserve Anna going home, but I must've done something right. She's gone! She's gone! She's finally gone! I might as well say it...I'm breaking up with you!
"She's not here to boss me around. I'm my own man once again." Dale stated.
Everyone looked at him chuckling and smiling.
Paulie(DJ): I'm glad I could help Dale out of his funk and place him on the right track. The kid has guts dealing with someone as torturous as Anna.
Dale was taking the pillows and threw them up in celebration.
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Jasmine came through the Diary Room door with her HOH Key.
"G'day mates! Who wants to see my HOH Room?!" Jasmine exclaimed.
Everyone cheered and clapped, but Crystal and DeShawn stated in the living room. Roxanne noticed this and stayed behind as well.
"What are you doing?" Roxanne asked.
"I'm not going to go supporting someone who's got a vendetta against someone she doesn't even know well." DeShawn replied.
"Are you defying my alliance?" Roxanne asked.
"I'm not. However, I won't support you bullying Crystal. She's my friend." DeShawn replied.
"She's no good." Roxanne explained.
"To you, she might be. However, I'm smart enough not to listen to the rumors that people spread about her." DeShawn explained.
"You're really making a dumb move." Roxanne warned as she turned to walk away.
"I rather play dumb then actually be dumb around someone who's only furthering herself in the game." DeShawn insulted.
Roxanne stopped before glaring deeply back at DeShawn.
"We can go to war. I have no problem making sure you and your girlfriend are out that door." Roxanne warned, getting in DeShawn's face.
"Then come on then! Let's do it!" DeShawn screamed.
People were seeing this from upstairs as Roxanne wanted to punch DeShawn square across the jaw.
"Break it up! Just don't fight!" Crystal exclaimed, getting in between the two.
Jasmine came out as Paulie and Memphis ran down the stairs to defuse the situation.
"Break it up." Paulie ordered, holding Roxanne back.
DeShawn was held back by Memphis and Crystal as they backed away from each other.
Roxanne(Singer): I've had it up to here with DeShawn's humble heart and wanting to make friends! I don't care who the hell this guy thinks he is, but he has no right to speak to me like that!
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The Legendary Beasts were in the HOH Room as they discussed what just occurred.
"Looks like DeShawn was about to get physical." Paulie stated.
"Roxanne also looked like she was adamant about something. Do you guys think…?" Memphis trailed off looking at his partners.
"...she's in with DeShawn? Maybe, but it looks like she brokered out." Alex explained.
"I think I just found two possible candidates for nominations." Jasmine stated.
Paulie(DJ): Roxanne and DeShawn blowing up on each other couldn't have come at a better time. That keeps Dale in the clear and we can focus on getting the other threats out.
"Don't forget about Crystal. She could go up as a pawn." Memphis suggested.
"That would surely draw a line in the sand, but we must be careful otherwise we could get the wrong person." Kai explained.
"So many people to choose from and such little time for decisions." Jasmine stated.
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Carter and Jamie were in the backyard on the hammock as they discussed what just happened.
"Not even three weeks in and we are already at tensions." Carter stated.
"Well, it was fun while it lasted, but that means we are the safe ones." Jamie added.
"Not me. I'm still most likely on everyone's radar after what the vets figured out." Carter explained.
"Yeah, that was probably the biggest mistake we've made so far." Jamie stated.
Jamie(Actress): DeShawn and Roxanne hate each other and the vets are onto us. What a big hole we have dug ourselves
"So what are we going to do when Roxanne and DeShawn go up?" Jamie asked.
"We save Roxanne. She's smarter at this game and DeShawn would only slow us down." Carter replied.
"Aww, I really like DeShawn and Roxanne can be a little bossy sometimes." Jamie explained.
"If you rather go against what's best for yourself in this game, then by all means go tell Roxanne." Carter retorted.
Jamie wanted to raise an objection, but couldn't think of one.
"I guess I could use the money." Jamie stated.
"Good girl." Carter praised.
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Crystal was in the kitchen while Madeline came in as she poured herself some apple juice.
"Hey Madeline." Crystal greeted.
"Oh, hi Crystal." Madeline greeted with a shy smile.
"Look, I know you're probably on high tensions after what happened last week, but I'm not totally mad at you." Crystal explained.
"You're not?" Madeline asked.
"I can't be mad at my best friend. You just had to do what was best for your game." Crystal replied with a warm smile.
"It wasn't you that was supposed to go home. I just needed someone else to put up and couldn't think of anyone else." Madeline explained.
"I completely understand I bode no ill will against you." Crystal stated.
Crystal(Guidance Counselor): I might've jumped the gun last week with all this Madeline having something against me, but I figured she meant well anyway and I think DeShawn was right about her.
Madeline(Gymnast): I really like that me and Crystal could make up after what's been going on. I just hope I'm not a target because of it.
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The snake's hiss was heard as the words 'DEN OF TEMPTATION' were plastered over the TV. Everyone came in and sat down on the couches with Jasmine and Crystal in the nomination chairs.
"A new temptation has been offered. You each with enter the den and see if America has tempted you this week. This shall be the last temptation so make sure you are lucky." The voice stated.
Everyone was called back, but no one had luck so far. Gary came stumbling in as the door closed behind him. He used his cane to help him towards the display case towards a book called 'The Halting Hex'.
"Ah, what a nice looking read." Gary commented, walking over to the case.
He saw the notecard and picked it up to read it. He adjusted his glasses.
"Dear Gary, America has decided to tempt you with the Halting Hex. This mean you have the power to halt one of the next four evictions except for double eviction night. This could be a major help to save some allies or possible people you might work with. The choice is yours and yours alone so make sure to play it wisely." Gary read.
Gary lifted the display case and carefully took the book from its cushion. He lifted it down and looked at it.
"This is a big thing to have." Gary stated.
Gary(Retired Lawyer): Being a former lawyer, you sometimes get cases you don't feel right to take, but you stick to your creed. It's not the easiest job to have, but I do appreciate America for giving me this opportunity.
Gary left the Den and closed the door behind him making sure to hide the book in the '80's Room.
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Alex and Paulie came down the stairs from the HOH Room. Carter and Jamie were in the kitchen as the four made eyes with each other.
Carter(Unemployed): I can sense a bit of tension and I bet Madeline made sure to expose our alliance to the vets. This could not bode well for us in the nominations.
Jamie(Actress): Paulie and Alex probably already know about us now that we exposed ourselves to Madeline and Roxanne and DeShawn' argument earlier. We are clearly the targets for the week.
Paulie and Alex left the room as quickly as possible stepping into the backyard.
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Crystal was reading up in the balcony lounge area where DeShawn came in.
"I don't think I really ever got around to apologizing." DeShawn stated.
"Why are you sorry?" Crystal asked.
"About Roxanne. She's just being another person who uses people to get what she wants." DeShawn replied.
"Well, I wouldn't blame that on you. You were looking out for me and that's all I could ever ask of you." Crystal explained.
"You've listened to me and I think it's probably time I told you what bothered me the day we've moved in." DeShawn stated.
"You don't have to if it makes you feel uncomfortable." Crystal interjected, closing her book.
"No, I promised I wouldn't tell someone, but you seem to be the most trustful besides Gary. I trust him, but I trust you a bit more." DeShawn explained.
Crystal was touched that DeShawn trusted her more than Gary. Everyone trusted and liked Gary so she didn't really feel like anyone would trust her more than that.
"A few years ago, I was playing a game on Christmas Day. The Commissioner for the NBA was there and he was searching for the new talent the association could use. Of course, I was stoked and it was a dream of mine considering I was so close to it. However, during the game, I lost close and blew it. It's a day that's haunted me til this day." DeShawn explained.
"That's...a very tragic story." Crystal expressed.
"It was a dream slowly turning into a nightmare and it left me homeless for quite a while until my old coach from high school hooked me up with a job and an apartment." DeShawn explained.
"I really think you could've made it in the NBA. You have that competitive nature and that's what most scouts look for." Crystal explained.
"You really think so?" DeShawn asked as he looked into Crystal's eyes.
"Sure. You almost won HOH last week and if that doesn't say something, I don't know what does. I really hope you can make it big outside of here." Crystal stated as she held DeShawn's hand.
DeShawn(High School Basketball Coach): It was really heartwarming for Crystal to have so much faith in me after hearing how I messed up. I doubted myself even coming into this game and it got worded the first week I was nominated. I'm just glad that expressing myself has gotten me this far and I won't let this bad dream come between me and the money.
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Gary was sitting down in the living room as he figured over his options.
Gary(Retired Lawyer): I don't necessarily care about winning this game all that much, but I have to make sure to save the right people. Anna did the same with Jasmine and Dakota ended up paying for it.
"Have to make this fair." Gary muttered.
Paulie, Memphis and Kai came in sitting around with Gary.
"Hey Gar!" Paulie exclaimed.
"Hey fellas! Hitting up those ladies, yet?!" Gary greeted
"I think most of these girls are little bit too young for us. Besides, I'm married." Paulie replied.
"Dale sure didn't waste time celebrating Anna being gone. They are broken up by now." Memphis added.
"Dale did himself a favor. That Anna girl was a travesty around here." Gary commented.
"Most definitely. She tried to get me to vote for her to stay. That is a mistake I can't afford." Kai added.
Kai(Actor): I plan on getting myself far with the vets, but I won't hesitate to kick them to the curb if it damages my game. I'm hesitant with Jasmine in charge this week and strongly believe she could put me at risk.
Memphis(Mixologist): There's very great trust issues with Jasmine and her decisions as of late. She really needs to keep herself under control if she wants to win this time.
"Jasmine has been a bowl of emotions as of late." Paulie stated.
"She really needs to get herself under control or she's gonna cause more damage to our alliance." Memphis added.
"So it was true what Dale and Dakota said?" Gary asked.
"Yeah, but Dale said something too?" Paulie asked.
"They both told me that you five were having an alliance, but you didn't hear it from me." Gary replied with a wink.
Paulie(DJ): Dale said something as well? Jasmine told us that Anna...no, this was a trick by Anna. However, she wouldn't have told it was Dale. Have I been wrong this whole time? No! But-!
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Jasmine walked across the living room as the TV displayed 'NOMINATIONS TODAY'. She went to the Memory Wall and started looking the board up and down.
Jasmine(Head of Household): I have to think very carefully about the options put in front of me. I really need to think strategic and move away from my feelings. Hopefully, none this will bite me in the arse.
Everyone started coming into the house and sat down at the dining table. Jasmine brought in the nomination block as she set it down.
"This is the nomination ceremony. One of my duties as Head of Household is to nominate two houseguests for eviction. I shall turn the keys to lock in my nominations and they will appear on the Memory Wall. The first houseguest I've nominated for eviction is…" Jasmine began as she turned the first key.
Dale's face appeared on the Memory Wall as he gulped.
"The second houseguests I've nominated for eviction is…" Jasmine continued as he turned the second key.
Carter's face appeared on the Memory Wall as he nodded.
"I've nominated you, Dale, and you, Carter, for eviction. Dale, you had ties with Anna and I'm not sure I can trust you at the moment despite the excitement you've shown with her gone. Carter, my alliance has had some doubts with you and your ties so both of you are just suspicious to me. This nomination ceremony is adjourned." Jasmine concluded.
Dale sat there as he looked down with Paulie hugging him.
Dale(Nominee):...am I really that bad to trust? *head droops*
Carter smiled as he hugged Jamie and then DeShawn.
Carter(Nominee): Third time on the block and I'm the easiest decision to put up for a pawn. I don't understand what these people gain from having me go up when I know who the real target is.
Crystal hugged Dale as she then hugged DeShawn.
Crystal(Guidance Counselor): I half expected to be one of the nominees, but I guess Jasmine is saving me for the Veto meeting. I can only rely on myself or DeShawn to save me.
DeShawn was hugging Gary and then he hugged Jamie.
DeShawn(High School Basketball Coach): My target is on Roxanne and I will secure the Veto to keep me and Crystal safe this week. I'm about to hit a slam dunk on that punk rock Adele!
Who will win the Power of Veto and will it be used to save Dale or Carter from eviction? Find out Wednesday 8/7c on Big Brother!