Total Drama Charge-Episode 11
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Reminder: These are the teams and their composition, presently.
Flying Rocks: Beardo, Dave, Dawn, and Sky.
Giant Bonsais: Anne Maria, Dakota, Eva, Noah, Tim, and Trent.
Swagger Zombies: Jasmine, Samey, Rodney.
Eliminated: Max, Izzy, Amy, Shawn, Ella, Brick and Leshawna.
``Last time on Total Drama Charge...
Things went down... If you are talking about temperature! After a race/duel challenge in Belgium, the contestants had to face the cold of a Russian lake. We sure saw sparks fly between teams, though! The challenge was to build a snowman, using fish as arms. We saw some action between Dave and Sky, and Rodney and Samey got closer! Anne Maria got a lesson from Eva, and boy did she learn from it! Alright, maybe she didn't... After a song and a sabotage, the Swagger Zombies went to elimination once again and voted out sassy girl Leshawna. Now only 13 remain. Where will we go next? Will something really surprising happen in this episode? Find out right here! Right now! On Total! Drama! CHARGE!''
(The theme song plays after Red's opening.)
The Giant Bonsais were shown enjoying another time in first class. Anne Maria was applying hairspray to her hair, Eva was listening to music on her MP3, and Dakota was on her phone while Trent and Tim were watching an anime, disturbing Noah, who was trying to read next to his teammates.
``-Hey guys, he called, I need help for a crossword. Four letter word that means: ``to end an action, not do it again''. Any ideas?
-The only one that comes to my mind is ``stop'', Trent said.
-Yeah, that works! And it's actually what I'd like you to do.
-You want us to stop watching Takami the Always Angry cat? Tim asked. But why?
-Well, you know, sometimes people just want to enjoy themselves, to relax without having all sorts of noises next to him. That also applies to me. Because I might still be sane, even after what this show made me see. Surprising, huh?
-Okay, we'll tone it down, Tim answered. But feel alright to join us.
-Sure, whatever, Noah pronounced sarcastically.''
Confessionals
Tim: I'm starting to think Noah doesn't actually like us. That he's just keeping us close for strategy. (He pauses.) I mean, the guy is kinda unsocial, but he wouldn't do this, right?
Noah, creeped out: I just read the plot of the first episode of this series online, and I swear, I won't ever be the same!
End of confessionals
Meanwhile, the Swagger Zombies were waiting on the thick wooden bench for the moment they would be close to landing. Rodney stretched himself, his fingers cracking in the process. Jasmine was looking straight in front of herself, lost in her thoughts, body side to the wall.
``-Nothing as relaxing as a good old night on the planks, he exclaimed, getting weird looks from Samey. I got used to it at home, he explained. Sleeping in the attic alongside my brothers and the family's animals, looking at the sky through the roof window... Resting head on wheat. It'll always be part of my souvenirs...
-You never had a women in there? Samey asked.
-None other than my aunt Bertha. She makes some real, delicious homemade pancakes!
-That must feel a bit sad sometimes... Living in a family of men, not meeting a lot of people, she thought out loud.
-Nah, I got used to it. But it's true we could use someone like you at home, me especially.''
Unexpectedly, Jasmine got out from her mind and interrupted the two lovebirds.
``-You guys think we are going somewhere warm this time? She interrogated.
-Yes, Samey responded. I don't think they can take us in Europe nor the North all the time.
-Right. Take guesses, shall we? The Survivalist suggested. I think we're going to South America. Got a feeling.
-Maybe Africa? Not the desert and not a safari kind of place though, said Samey.
-I wouldn't personally follow a blonde girl's ideas, but maybe, Jasmine joked in a friendly manner.''
In the middle class section, the Flying Rocks were occupied by different things. The Jumbo Jet flew over clouds and the sun's rays as Dave and Sky looked at them, amazed by the natural light show that was offered to them. Beardo listened to music with his headphones on while Dawn was meditating.
Suddenly, Red's voice came piercing threw the loudspeakers the giant plane was equipped with. It sounded stressed and afraid.
``- Attention to all of our contestants! Someone, who'd rather stay anonymous, has forgot to refuel the Jet when it was necessary, we don't have enough to cover the whole distance and we will have to brace ourselves as a harsh landing will follow.
-We're all gonna die! We're all gonna DIE-HIE-HIE! Dakota yelled so that everyone could hear her. Before I go, I want to tell everyone one of my biggest secrets: I actually hated myself when I was a mutant. The only thing that kept me from going bad was actually someone: Sam. On my birthday, he made me a cake to compensate my pain, and I ate it all completely before I went to bed. What I didn't realize was that Sam was waiting for me there, after having done the dishes. I slept on him for two hours before noticing the curly hair sticking out from the bedsheet. He had to go to the hospital because his spine was broken. And then, on the way to it, tada! The med crew was revealed to be formed of comedians and Sam was only a fake...
-Are you done with your story? Anne Maria asked, annoyed.
-Not completely, but it's getting close.
-Boy, eternity never seemed so short, Noah said sarcastically.
-How can you still be sarcastic? Dakota asked him.
-Ok people, prepare yourselves and everything will be fine, Sky yelled, using her hands as a loudspeaker.''
The contestants awaited the fatidic moment with different views. Some were shaking with fear, some were patiently expecting the landing while some were closing their eyes and crossing their fingers. The Jumbo Jet descended at a high rate, the cockpit plunging first. It came closer and closer to the land till it landed on the stone ground, making rocks and dust swirl. The contestants came out of the Jet as fast as they could, running off to breathe fresh air, relive themselves or puke.
Confessionals
Sky, nauseous: And remember kids! An amusement park is nowhere near extreme as this!
Beardo, realizing he is in the confessional and that the Jet is on ground: Wow! I was so absorbed with my music that I didn't even notice we landed... That's something.
Jasmine, holding a survival checklist: Survive a dangerous plane descent? Check.
End of confessionals
Red went out of the Jet, followed by Angelica. He went to the contestants to give them news.
``-Alright travelers, I've got both good and bad news. Good news: We have set foot back on the ground we adore and cherish. Thank whoever you believe in for that. Bad news: I will have to set off to find some oil in a nearby village, guiding myself with a GPS. And Angelica will take care of the challenge and everything you will have to do today. In other words, she will be tasked with the role of supervising teens so they don't die and participate in a challenge. She is host for the day.
-Where are we? Dawn asked.
-We are presently in Guatemala, Central America! Guatemala was populated by Mayans from as soon as 2600 BC. A large empire ruled it, combined with Mexico and Belize. After the arrival of the Europeans, the remaining Mayans fell to their hands, but not without fighting. Today, Guatemala is a rocky country, also possessing sea-near lands and a part of the Amazonian jungle. Its official language is the Spanish and its currency, the quetzal. We were supposed to land in the Andes Cordillera, but since I know history about every country in the world, or find it on the web, I gave you this quick class. Now have a nice stay and wait for me!''
Red ran off, a fuel barrel in hand. Angelica looked at the contestants before addressing them a speech.
``-Alright contestants! Your day with me isn't going to be a relaxing one! If I can add anything to what Red said, it's that there are Mayan pyramids not too far from here. Your challenge will be related to them, but I'm not telling you what it is until we get here. Now get into teams.
-Sorry to importunate, but how far are they? Tim asked.
-Only 15 kilometers away. Shouldn't be too hard, am I wrong?'' Angelica answered. The contestants stared at her in shock.
``-Come on, people! You thought the whole season was going to be a vacation or what? Eva asked, amused, before starting to run. She was soon followed by everyone.''
On the way to the pyramids, an unexpected event took place. While the travelers were jogging, running or doing their best to move faster, some even ramping on the ground, Beardo was listening to music, helping himself to enjoy the harsh physical activity more. In a tight mountain passage, Beardo lost his balance while randomly dancing around to the sounds of his favorite song. He fell a few meters down a rocky peak and had to grab a mountain plant in order to save himself. He started yelling for help, his hands rapidly slipping down his support. As all hope was lost, a savior came to the rescue: Dawn.
The moonchild was levitating upside-down just over his head. Her hair was upside-down and she brushed it off her left eye before lending a helping hand. The beatboxing guy was pulled-over to the cliff side, safe and sound.
``-Thanks, was all he could mutter as he dried his facial sweat with his short-sleeve.
-Don't sweat it, Dawn said with a smile, you would have done the same for me.
Confessionals
Beardo, life-owing: It was at this moment Bernard ``Beardo'' Masterson knew he met an angel... (He stops.) Did I just say my real name?
Dawn: I am full of respect for every living thing, big or small, colorful or dark, dangerous or inoffensive. It's just normal for someone to do whatever he or she is asked to by the forces of nature.
Angelica, grumbling, witnessed: Back in my days, we learned to fall before we learned to get people up on their feet. Just saying...
End of confessionals
After a few grueling hours of almost-continuous mountain run, the contestants arrived at the pyramids, the leaders being Eva and Angelica.
``-Now that we are on the spot, I will explain what the challenge will be, the host-for-the day said.
-So you mean this wasn't a challenge? Samey asked, discouraged.
- Seems like you speak my language, cheerleader girl. We had to get here. We will also probably have to travel back to the Jet in a few hours. Any other wise mouth questions? No? Perfect. Your challenge will have, as I said before, something to do with the Pyramid. Your challenge is an interesting one, because it will consist of finding what your real challenge was.
-Huh? So you're saying we'll have to find out what we really came here for without knowing it? Trent interrogated.
-I see you are fluent in Angelica too! My, my, you guys are made for each other.''
Trent and Samey looked at the other uneasily before shrugging it off.
``-In this very moment, you should all be inside the pyramid, she pointed which one she was talking about while saying it. And if any of you geniuses was wondering, yes, we may enter it! Go, go, and go! I know it's weird, but I strongly suggest you do stupid things during the challenge. I'll be waiting for you all outside.'' Angelica told them before they followed what she said.
The Swagger Zombies entered the pyramid first. They started running around a little, before immediately getting exhausted, gift of the long run. Tim had an idea and stopped his team to tell it to them. He had a big smile on his face as he started letting out his plan.
``-Alright guys, I've thought of something. You know how things tend to be hidden in places like that? You know how sometimes there are secret passages behind walls in movies and stuff? Well, why don't we touch everything and find out?
-That doesn't sound like a good idea, but since I don't have a word to say in there, I'll say it is... AWESOME! Anne Maria told her teammates sarcastically.
-You're getting better at this, Noah remarked with a smirk.
-Hey you know what a mouth is? She asked him.
-Well duuuh.
-You know what the word close means?
-Why are you asking me that? Noah interrogated.
-Because you can close your mouth. Thanks.'' The high I.Q glared at the large-bottomed girl before setting off in a direction with Tim and Trent.
Confessionals
Noah: Alright, that's another reason to vote her off. I never imagined she could be that acidic.
Anne Maria, with an authoritarian accent: Anne Maria's school of insults, where we get the dirty job done and make people say they're done with pretty much anything.
Tim: whoa, whoaaaaa! This was simply... (He sheds a tear, smiling.) Gnarly!
End of confessionals
The girls were following Tim's idea. They tip-toed against the walls, rubbing their hands to find any irregular surface. Dakota sensed something shaped like a circle. She pressed it, revealing a secret passage.
``-Hey, come see what I found! She alerted her teammates. They all came to her and looked down a dirty corridor.
-Interesting, Tim noted, looks like you found something. Or is it just me?''
The contestants entered the tight, shoulder-pressing hallway, wondering where it lead. After some walking, they climbed down some stairs and discovered a bizarre room, which walls were painted with symbols and floor was made of ancient, pant-covered stones. Light only came towards a small opening in the ceiling, illuminating a nearby interior rusty stone wall partly covered with vines. Tim advanced to it, shaking dirt off his hands and looking at a mysterious message written in symbols.
``-Interesting... I think I can read that. Tim said.
-Really? Noah asked him.
-Yeah. It might be weird for you guys, but I'm one of the rare people who actually know Mayan language. My history teacher is of Native origin and knows a few of their languages, and so he taught me their way of writing. Each symbol represented there represents a syllable, and not a letter like in most of the languages.
-That's good to know, Eva told him. Mind to read what it says?
-Not at all... He muttered as he looked upon each letter. Ah, it says that there is a treasure hidden on top of the pyramid.
-Really? Dakota asked.
-Yeah, just gotta search for it.
-We'll get so rich we'll make money rain! Anne Maria joked.'' The team started their new quest.
As the time went on, the Flying Rocks also pursued their search for the mysterious challenge. They were now walking down an underground tunnel, which became darker as they walked in it. The sun's light was not visible anymore. Only the contestants' eyes were visible.
``-Darn, we can't see a thing! Sky lamented.
-Wait a sec, I got a match! Beardo exclaimed, taking one off his pocket and lighting up.
-Thanks!''
Confessionals
Sky: Do you think it's normal for someone to transport matches on them? Logically... Hunters have guns, butchers have knives and... (She gasps.) Pyromaniacs have in hand anything that can burn other things! (She calms down.) Also, I might be thinking too fast.
End of confessionals
The team went down another hallway, now guided by the beatboxer's match light. Suddenly, the floor fell and Dawn took the fall, not having time to fill her lungs nor to take a full step. She could be heard hitting the floor below harshly. She looked up a few seconds before sitting, trying to catch her breath
``Dawn! We're coming to get you back here! Don't know how yet, but we will, okay?'' Beardo alerted her, panicked. Dave and Sky nodded as if they were sure she could see them. Beardo lead them out of the passage, letting his instinct guide him.
Meanwhile, the Swagger Zombies were exploring the pyramid, hoping to find something in its high floors. Samey and Rodney were enjoying each other while Jasmine was running in front of them.
``-Alright, I got a joke. Do you know what the difference between Donald Trump and garbage is? Rodney asked.
-No.
-I don't know either.'' The two of them busted out laughing, annoying Jasmine who rolled her eyes.
``-Jasmine, don't be offended by this joke, please, it's just for fun. Samey demanded. Hey Rodney, do you know what the difference between an Australian and a prisoner is?
-Nope, I don't.
-Australians come from prisoners, but prisoners don't go to Australians!'' They laughed again, seriously angering Jasmine this time.
``-That wasn't funny, she told her friend.
-Sorry... I didn't want you take this the bad way. Besides we were just having a good time, Samey honestly told the Survivalist.
-Alright, Samey, make a choice! It's either me or carrot over there. There's no in between. I know you voted with him last time, even though you knew too well that it would have been better to keep Leshawna around! Leshawna protested.
-What? No, they both have their pros and cons! And we will do the best we can to make sure we all make it to the merge from now on. Samey opposed herself.
-For God's sake Samey, we can't control the fate of everyone in the game! You made a decision, and I see you're sticking with him, voting with him, in love with him! So why don't you just vote me out without thinking? Why don't you just push me down the pyramid, huh? There's a window there! Jasmine snapped in her friend's face.''
Samey started crying, her friendship being supposedly ruined. She went to Rodney, who took her in his arms to give comfort.
``-Look at this! You made her sad, and I will gently ask you to not call me carrot again. I don't look like one. It seems like you should go eat some veggies to go calm yourself.
-No, but I think your brain is like a chick pea, Jasmine retorted, before the farmer took both girls and ran down the stairs, bringing them to Angelica so she would solve the problem.
Meanwhile, the Bonsais were going up the pyramid and the Rocks were going in the opposite direction.
Dawn was still down there as her team found a combination of stairs, hallways and secret passages to find her. They helped her get back on her knees and started to explore the underground section of the pyramid.
Time went on as the contestants tried to find out exactly what was today's goal.
Angelica told Rodney she thought that a reality TV competition wasn't the place to find love and that it was a normal reaction from jasmine's side to be jealous of their relation and think she did not count anymore. Now all teams were still searching. The Bonsais had found a small treasure chest containing nothing but a small paper left by the Europeans indicating that they had stolen it and it represented a god.
Angelica waited in an amused mood before Red arrived back to the pyramid, yelling to the contestants to get back to her.
``-You did well, you sucky duckies! Now it is time to find out what the real objective and challenge was. I'll say it, you did what I thought, or pretty much, but did not ultimately find out what I asked you. The Flying Rocks win first place, the Swagger Zombies get second and the Bonsais will have to vote someone out. What you really had to do was go the deepest possible in the pyramid. Since the rocks settled the record, it's a win for them! She announced
-Oh well, at least we saw Moscow at night Yesterday, Dakota opinioned. Deception read itself on her teammates' faces as the rest of the cast celebrated.
-It's not fair, Tim whispered to himself.
-Red will see you trees at elimination tonight, right after the break.
Commercial break
Elimination Ceremony
The Jet had started running again. The team was sitting in the vote area, talking and thinking about the vote. Red came to them and asked them in the confessional individually.
Voting Confessionals
Eva, voting for Dakota: Sorry. Don't like your attitude. Plus your pink dress is annoying. Sorry and goodbye!
Anne Maria, laughing and showing Dakota's name written on a piece of paper: Backstab. Hm-hmm!
Noah: I'll say it clear, and not the good boy way. You're a terrible person. And even devils look less evil than you do sometimes. Until now, goodbye!
End of confessionals
Red tallied the votes and went back to the team, a smile on face.
``-I think I'm not the only one happy to get out of there, right? You all look exhausted. I am older than you and still, look at me? Good right? Anyways, this time, if you don't receive a taco, it means your butt is out from the game.
-Tacos? Tim asked.
-Yes, they were half price at the village, alright?
-But tacos are...
-Even more enjoyable at home, I know, red answered in a mean-spirited way. So the first vote goes to... Anne Maria.''
The Latino looked surprised but smile nevertheless.
``-Safe are Eva and Tim.'' He threw them their respective tacos.
``The two next votes go to... Dakota.'' Suspense was in the host's voice as he said that.
`` Safe is Trent.'' Red pitched the Mexican meal in the musician's hand.
``Anne Maria, Dakota and Noah, you all received votes, but Noah is safe for tonight.'' The brainiac opened his hands in relief and took a bite with a smile on.
``Anne Maria and Dakota... One of you has been voted off Total Drama Charge. This person is...
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Dakota! I'm sorry, but looks like you're not supposed to be her anymore.'' The host said as he gave Anne Maria her taco.
``- But... how? Dakota wondered out loud.
-How is certainly not the question. Why is. Now go pack what you need and exit the game.'' Red told her.
Later, the fame Monger brought all her show belongings and put on her parachute. Before she could say her last words, Anne Maria pushed her down the plane. Screams and the parachute's deployment sound could be hear shortly after. Dakota rose up under its effect, appearing right in front of the Drop of Shame and giving the middle finger gesture to Anne Maria.
``This is what concludes this episode of Total Drama, Red announced. Grab a seat next time, because things always get better on Total! Drama! CHARGE!''
After Red's conclusion, Angelica was shown to be eating a gigantic muffin, visibly petting it and making funny faces at it. . She looked straight into the camera and yelled: ``WHAT?'' Before the screen turned to static.