Disclaimer: I do not own Total Drama Island, Action or World Tour. They all belong to Teletoon and Cartoon Network. I do not own the alphabet theme either; that was first put into use by Frank15. I do however own all twenty eight OC's in this story so please … DON'T STERAL THEM!
The warning: This chapter of the story features an over usage of the word 'dick', cheating, bullying, a sadistic host who is starting to get worse and other stuff. As usual nothing M rated though.
Pairings: they might be getting obvious now so I'll put some of them up next chapter. Two new ones are hinted at this time.
Note: This is the longest chapter yet; thirty eight pages on word. Enjoy it everyone. Also … Happy New Year!
"And welcome back everyone." Said Chris with his signature smile. "If you've just joined us then let me tell you … this is the scariest episode of all. The campers are going to face their greatest fears. So far nobody has a lead."
"We would if you'd not make up unfair rules!" Snapped Tabitha.
"I'm Chris MacLean; I can do what I want." Smirked Chris smugly. "And you are just the contestants; you could go at any moment. I'm the only person who will be here every episode of every season."
"…You're a dick." Said Barney with his arms folded.
"Oh shut up you pirate wannabe." Snapped Chris. "I don't have time to listen to your whining. Now everyone; we have a challenge to continue. Uzuri has already half completed her challenge and lost consciousness so we're going to move on … and the next person will be … Barney, as he just insulted me."
"What do I have to do yo ho?" Asked Barney.
"You have to stay in a cage in the water for two hours with sharks swimming around." Smiled Chris sadistically.
"That doesn't sound so hard yaaar." Shrugged Barney. "I'll do it!"
"Ok; but don't say I didn't warn you." Grinned Chris.
"You didn't warn him." Said Lavender.
"Didn't I? Ah well; who cares?" Shrugged Chris as he led Barney and the others to the beach.
Confessional- Shark teeth.
Barney: Chris is no fun at all yaaar. He's a complete miser for fun. Yo ho. What a sadistic prick. But I can do this! Sharks won't get me voted off yaaar!
Lavender: I don't get Chris; he's a narcissist and cares only for himself. Poor Barney; sharks are pretty nasty creatures. I wonder if this nastiness is only mild for Chris; he never seemed particularly nice last season. I bet he wasn't hugged much as a child.
Chris: That cheerleader may be a stupid ginger but yes; I didn't get hugged much. But who cares? Love and care is for wimps and bland people … just like everyone here.
The campers stood with their teams next to the beach. A cage floated out in the water and Barney was inside it looking completely without a sign of fear.
"Ok Barney; you're task is easy. As I said before, just stay in there for two hours without getting eaten. If you do die you won't have died in vain, your team would get the point anyway."
"…You're a dick." Said Barney flatly as he relaxed in the cage.
"You're a dick." Growled Chris.
"You're a dick."
"You're a dick
"You're a dick."
"You're a dick!"
"You're a dick!"
"You're a dick and I hate you so nyeh!" Whined Chris.
"Fair enough cabin boy." Shrugged Barney as he lay down in the cage, put his arms behind his head and began to doze.
"With that being said we can move on to the next person." Said Chris as he grinned sadistically. "I think that seeing how upset she was last episode, we can get some ratings from Raven."
Raven 'eeped' and gulped.
"Ok everyone; you can just mill around camp until I come to get you, your friends can support you in your challenges. I'll see you later.
Chris led Raven away while the others looked amongst each other.
"I think I'll go with Raven." Said Mable. "She looked kinda scared and I don't want her to have a break down. I'll see you guys later."
Mable turned and ran after Chris and Raven while the others went their separate ways around camp.
Lavender saw Wallace and Kasimar leaving by themselves; they were no doubt up to no good. She sighed and sat down on the beach.
"Typical; every camper admits their fears on the same night and Chris is taking full advantage of it. I hope the scorpions won't be to big."
Lavender shuddered and looked out at Barney in the water with a few shark fins swimming around him.
"He's a braver person than me." Said Lavender to herself as she lay back to sun bathe.
Confessional
Lavender: How could Barney not be afraid out there with those sharks all around and hardly any protection? I don't know him very well but from what I know … he's highly eccentric and quite smart though he talks like a pirate a bit too much. He could be quite a threat in the future.
Eleanor was sitting very nervously on a seat in the medical tent; she was about to be injected. It was only water she kept telling herself, but the feeling of fright surged through her body.
"Keep calm Eleanor." Whispered Eleanor to herself. "It's just a pointy needle, it won't kill you … but it'll hurt."
Eleanor looked towards Chef Hatchet; he was preparing a needle and currently cleaning it, possibly to stop any infection.
"You'll be gentle with the injection right Chef?" Asked Eleanor shakily.
"I'll try." Shrugged Chef gruffly.
"Why do you and Chris enjoy torturing us so much?" Asked Eleanor sadly.
"I just do what I'm told; Chris is kinda my boss … though the producer is ahead of him by a county mile."
"It may be your job but this challenge is crazy." Said Eleanor bravely. "You're making us go through things that could traumatize us! And Jimmy is only ten, and he has to face Freddy Krueger, you're both terrible people."
"It's not like I enjoy making you suffer." Said Chef as he picked up the needle and turned to Eleanor. "I'm just following Chris's lead. To be honest … every now and then I feel a little guilty for what I put the contestants through. Hold out your arm."
Eleanor shivered in fear but pulled up her sleeve and held out her right arm.
"Ok; this won't hurt too much, and it's only water so unless you're H20 intolerant you won't get sick."
Chef was about to inject Eleanor when two interns entered the tent with Uzuri on a stretcher. She was out cold but was oddly giggling to herself. They laid her down on a operating bed and turned to Chef Hatchet.
"Mr. Chef; Uzuri Xisonu has had a bit of an accident." Said the first intern.
"What happened to her?" Asked Chef as he turned away from Eleanor much to the turtle hatted girl's relief.
"She got electrocuted by an electric eel for her challenge but was shocked too hard and is now unconscious." Explained the second intern.
"Well leave her there and I'll see if I can get her to come around; you may leave as I need to do Eleanor's challenge." Said Chef as he glanced over at Uzuri.
The two interns nodded and left the tent. Chef turned back to Eleanor and raised the needle.
"Ok; I'll do it quick as I need to see what's wrong with creepy kid." Said Chef as he steadied the needle and jabbed Eleanor.
"EEEEP!" Yelped Eleanor in pain and shock.
Chef removed the needle and tossed it into a disinfectant sink.
"Ok animal girl; you pass and your team gets a point." Said Chef dismissively. "You may leave and go play or support your team mates or whatever."
Eleanor nodded and got of the chair and after looking at Uzuri in concern she left the tent; before she left for camp she turned back to Chef.
"Thanks for not making fun of my fear Chef." Said Eleanor politely.
"I don't blame you." Said Chef Hatchet honestly and seriously. "Needles are terrible."
Eleanor nodded and left back to camp feeling very fulfilled that she had conquered her phobia. But would the rest of her team be able to do it?"
Confessional- The author's worst fear injections be.
Eleanor: I felt terrified and the injection hurt, I won't deny it. But I feel like I've accomplished something. If I can defeat my phobia who knows what I can do? I have a good feeling about this contest.
Uzuri: When I woke up … my head felt all light and tingly; as if I'd leaked blood. Weird right? I no longer fear electricity … but I don't like eels as much now.
Gary and Hector were sitting in cold darkness and felt on edge. Hector feared the cold while Gary feared the dark. It wasn't much fun at all, and they would be here for hours.
"I don't like this at all Hector." Shuddered Gary. "How much longer do we have to be here?"
"About three hours and thirty minutes." Said Hector. "We've still got quite a while to go."
"It seems the minutes are going to be snailing by." Sighed Gary. "The dark is so unnerving and full of terrible creatures."
"True; but you can't see the beauty of the stars in the daylight." Said Hector as he shivered in coldness.
"Likewise you can't have snowmen in the summer." Said Gary with a smile.
"I never really liked the winter season … but some of the snowmen I've seen on the internet are quite impressive."
Both guys were silent for a few minutes; Gary didn't feel too cold because of the coat though the darkness was freaking him out. Hector was pretty cold though he could see in the darkness thanks to the goggles. He could see Gary looked uncomfortable and had an idea on how to get his mind off it.
"So Gary; we've got our alliance right?" Said Hector.
"Yes we do." Nodded Gary while wondering what Hector was getting at.
"Well; in the case that we lose … who do we vote for?"
Gary thought for a moment; that was a hard one.
"Well we would have to think who we could easily get along without. I don't think we should vote off Vinnie or Tabitha; Tabitha is team leader and pretty much the strongest player on the team. And Vinnie … he's our friend."
"Friendship is pretty important." Agreed Hector as he shivered. "So out of Uzuri, Irene and Yessica … who would you vote off?"
"I don't really know. They all have their own strengths. Yessica is a great swimmer, Irene is kind and would be an asset in an outdoor survival challenge … and Uzuri, well, behind the creepiness she seems kind hearted and a good friend, someone to talk to and keep up team morale."
"I guess we can pick from one of those three." Nodded Hector. "If we lost then we'd have to think how well they performed in the challenge, or indeed if Vinnie and Tabitha did awful as well."
"By the way; I got Raven in our alliance yesterday."
"Good job Gary." Congratulated Hector. "How did you manage to do it?"
"We got trapped in a pit trap and I basically comforted her on her fear. After we escaped I asked her and she agreed. Too bad Carlton went and not Wallace."
"What do you think of Raven?" Asked Hector.
"Well; she's shy but she's kind and a good listener … and her stuttering is kinda cute … hey! Are you implying I like Raven? I've known her for less than a week."
"Love can work fast." Chucked Hector. "I'm not implying anything between you though."
"Thanks I guess." Said Gary with an eye roll.
Confessional- Ice cold darkness.
Hector: That … was the coldest place I've ever been. At least it didn't last much longer.
Gary: (He appears to be deep in thought). … … … Well; she is kinda cute but it means nothing; I came her to showcase my culinary skills and win, not to be struck by cupid's sharp arrow. And besides, different teams!
Wallace and Kasimar were standing outside the cabin that was containing Gary and Hector. The wannabe villain was rubbing his hands together maliciously and chuckled evilly.
"Time for some cheating my lackey." Grinned Wallace. "This will be so evil and mean!"
"Ok; what are we going to do?" Asked Kasimar with a sadistic and cruel grin. "Are we going to pump cyanide into the house so their lungs get fried?"
"A very good idea; but no." Said Wallace with a shake of his head. "We are going to sabotage Team Jungle. I've looked at both them and Team Puzzle and they seem to have the stronger team overall, I mean, have you seen Tabitha? Evil if I ever saw it. And I can respect that."
"So what's the plan?" Asked Kasimar impatiently. "I'm bored and when I get bored I like to hurt stuff."
"Patience young Pasiwaden." Smiled Wallace. "We are going to fill our cheating quota by making the cabin turn icy cold so the fat smart guy will quit. That way Team Jungle will surely fail."
"That's it?" Asked Kasimar with a stony expression.
"Well we certainly can't make the cabin darker if it's already pitch black right?" Said Wallace. "Now take a look over there."
Wallace pointed to some controls attached to the cabin. They approached them and Wallace gestured to them.
"Now what do you think I'm going to do with these?" Asked Wallace.
"I don't care as long as someone gets hurt." Snapped Kasimar. "I'd like to get them both but I suppose I can get the chef later."
"Fair enough; I'm going to set the heat to sub zero and lower. With that cold atmosphere Hector will surely run out in fear. I'm so awesome aren't I? Mwuhahahahahaha!"
"Do you have to laugh so much?" Asked Kasimar dryly. "Laughter reminds me of children, the people I like to hurt."
"It's not the same if it's evil laughter; now let's get this evil pan in the air!" Said Wallace as he began fiddling about with the controls and buttons.
"Do you even know what you are doing?" Asked Kasimar with a raised eyebrow.
"Of course; anyone with an IQ of over one hundred and fifty could work out this contraption. Just press the green, yellow, red and teal buttons in that order and then press THIS button and bingo! Mwuhahaha!"
Confessional- Ice cubes are cold!
Wallace: It was simple really; I may be evil but I'm the smart type of evil. I know things and all the tricks of the trade of evil! And the best part was that my plan worked; if only Dick Dastardly was as successful.
Kasimar: I have to admit; hearing the screams from the fat guy was music to my ears. Maybe next time we can make a girl cry. I think it was a good move joining Wallace … though I'm going to beat him in the final two of course. I NEVER lose.
Inside the cabin the temperature was dropping rapidly. Hector was feeling the cold and shivering in both cold and fear. Gary didn't feel as bad due to the coat he had on but even he felt the cold.
"Is it just me or did it just get much colder in here?" Asked Gary. "It feels like the middle of January in Alaska."
"It's not just you; I feel it as well." Shivered Hector.
"Why has it got so cold all of a sudden?" Pondered Gary. "Do you think it's because of Chris?"
"Curse that sadistic narcissist." Said Hector in an increasingly unnerved voice.
"I know what you're thinking Hector; don't run out or give up. You can do it!" Said gary encouragingly.
"I … can't!" Whimpered Hector in fear of the frost. "It's too cold! And I can … see … icicles starting to form on the ceiling."
"Be brave!" Said Gary strongly.
"I'm sorry Gary; you'll have to go on without me, good luck for your part of the challenge." Said Hector with a short scream.
Hector quickly arose and ran out of the cabin and into the warm daylight. Gary sighed and huddled up; he was now alone in the dark.
Outside the cabin Hector kneeled on the grass in a sunny spot and let the warmth run through him like the sensation of entering a hot bath.
"Safe at last." Sighed Hector in relief.
An intern ran up and got Hector's attention.
"Hector; you've failed your challenge and you don't get the point." Explained the intern. "Any particular reason you left?"
"The temperature went below freezing and as I had no coat I felt like my blood had turned to liquid nitrogen." Explained Hector. "The temperature just dropped rapidly all of a sudden."
"That's odd; it was supposed to remain the same throughout the challenge." Said the intern in confusion as he quickly approached the controls and observed them. He blinked and immediately understood.
"It looks like someone has messed with the heat controls and set them for minimum. I'll let Chris know … though he probably won't give you the point." Said the intern apologetically.
"That's fine; at least I'm not in the cold anymore." Smiled Hector to himself.
A short distance away behind some trees Wallace laughed triumphantly.
"Mwuhahahahahaha!" Laughed Wallace at the evil success of his evil scheme. "He never saw it coming; now his team is one point down! Mwahahahaha!"
Kasimar rolled his eyes and grunted.
"We didn't hurt anyone though." He grumbled.
"Sometimes it's not about causing pain but to secure a harmless evil victory." Explained Wallace as he left back to camp.
Kasimar was silent for a moment before walking after Wallace.
"That didn't make any sense!" He bellowed.
Confessional- Sex is not the answer, it's the question. Yes is the answer!
Wallace: The great Wallace has done it again! Another victim to my dastardly plot; I hope Ripto enjoyed that, because let's face it; he's the best video game villain of all! Short, angry and hates dragons, EVIL! Mwahahahaha!
Hector: I have a good suspicion who cheated; he's ginger, wears a leather coat, has shades and a blue arrow died in his hair. It was Wallace. If he dug that hole then he probably lowered the temperature as well. If I do nothing he might do it again … but if I do something he'll feel satisfied.
Chris, Raven and Mable stood around the hole Wallace had dug a few days ago; the very same hole Raven had fallen in. Chris smiled in sadistic pleasure at the look of fear on Raven's face and chuckled.
"So Raven; you're claustrophobic. I thought about burying you alive … but that's already been done."
"So has this whole challenge." Said Mable instantly.
"Shut up!" Whined Chris. "Anyway; I thought it would bring more tears and ratings if you went back in this hole for two hours. You can chicken out if you want … but that would cost your team the point and that would lead to you walking down the dock of shame."
Raven looked down the hole and shuddered in fear at the tight space down at the bottom.
"Stay or leave; the choice is yours." Smirked Chris. "I bet you'll leave though."
Mable pushed Chris away and looked Raven in the eyes.
"You can do this Raven; Chris is just being a dick." Said Mable nicely. "You've just got to be brave and show Chris you CAN do this."
Raven nodded and looked down again. She looked at Mabel, Chris, the hole again and back to Chris. She gulped and sighed, she couldn't do this.
"Chris, I." Began Raven before slipping on a patch of mud and falling down the hole and landing with a bam.
"Well; looks like Raven has decided to do the challenge after all." Smiled Chris.
"I was going to say I c-c-couldn't do it." Raven called up to Chris. "But I slipped and f-fell in!"
"Well it looks like you'll have to stay in; as there is no way to get you out." Taunted Chris meanly.
"Except a ladder!" Snapped Mable.
"But that's back at camp and I feel lazy." Yawned Chris. "But now it's time for your fear so let's go … see ya Raven; oh and Mable, if you come near this pit Raven loses the point.. Haha."
Mable snarled at Chris as he walked away and looked down at Raven.
"You can do it Raven; just be brave and face your fear." Said Mable encouragingly.
"I'll t-try." Called up Raven.
Mable smiled and ran after Chris; she had to secure a point for her team after all.
Confessional- Raven in the hole.
Mable: Chris seems even nastier this season; it's as if he wants us to die! I know we're supposed to suffer a little … but this is becoming ridiculous. What has made him so nasty? And how can he get away with it?
Chris: I'm nasty because it's funny to see people suffer as a result of it … and I get away with it because I'm better than anyone else. Haha!
A short while later in the mess hall Mable was seated on a chair and looked in horror at what was on the plate in front of her. It was a sticky, sugary and toffee iced doughnut dipped in treacle. It was probably the most unhealthy thing that anyone had ever seen.
"Ok Mable; just eat the doughnut and you pass." Said Chris. "And it does look pretty tasty indeed."
Mable gulped and looked at the donut; it was as if it was taunting her with its stickiness.
"It looks like it's full of calories." Whimpered Mable.
"Completely full of them." Nodded Chris with a laugh.
"And how much sugar is in it?"
Chris sighed and looked down at Mable.
"Ok fancy hair; just eat it! It's a doughnut; this challenge isn't even hard! You're even more of a wimp than Carlton." Laughed Chris horridly.
Mable looked at the donut and trembled in fear.
Andy was also in the mess hall reading one of his comics and saw the look of terror on Mable's face. He decided that though she was an opposing team she still could do with some encouraging words.
"You can do it Mable." Said Andy. "And besides; just eat a load on healthy food afterwards and work out a bit and it won't give you any weight."
Mable looked at Andy and then the doughnut and a look of confidence appeared on her face. Mable picked up the doughnut and quickly ate it. A second after she swallowed the last piece she burped.
"Not bad; quite tasty despite how unhealthy it was." Smiled Mable.
"And you get a point for Team Grenade." Said Chris. "Though it's nothing to be proud of … it was just a doughnut."
Chris left the mess hall while Mable approached Andy.
"Why did you help me?" Asked Mable as she sat down. "I'm not on your team."
"That's no reason why I can't be nice." Smiled Andy. "And I don't like seeing people scared. I think this whole challenge is a bit unethical."
"I concur." Nodded Mable. "Thank you Andy; that was really nice of you."
"I like to think of myself as a nice guy." replied Andy. "See a need fill a need right?"
"I agree; that's a really nice saying." Smiled Mable. "I'd better go and see how my team mates are doing … but thanks for helping me."
"Anytime." Said Andy as Mable got up and left.
Confessional- Space vegetables?
Andy: I don't usually admit secrets … but I guess you could see it back there. I've kind of developed a little bit of a crush on Mable. Like me she eats healthily and her hair is awesome! She's really nice as well; I bet she could put that bully Kasimar in his place.
Mable: Looking back on it … that wasn't so bad; maybe Andy is right, if I exercise and eat healthy after some junk food I won't gain any weight. It was so nice of him to help me despite being my opponent, what a good Samaritan huh?
It was time for Quana to face her fear; a makeshift cemetery that looked really realistic. Sound effects such as zombie groaning and leaves rustling were hearable all around. Chris stood at the edge of the cemetery with Quana and also Spider.
"Ok Quana; you're fear is cemeteries. You've just got to stay in this cemetery until I come back for you in a few hours. I've added real tomb stones and some sound effects to make the atmosphere more frightening. In you go!"
Chris shoved Quana into the cemetery and she shivered fearfully as she sat down on a tomb stone.
"Why am I *cough* here Chris?" Asked Spider. "I'm not scared *cough* of cemeteries."
"True; but Quana is going to be oozing fear and since you are afraid of fear itself I think this will be a good match. In you go!"
Chris shoved Spider in with quite some force and shut the entrance door, locked it and walked off with his usual sadistic chuckle.
Spider groaned as he got to his feet; that had kind of hurt. He looked around and felt a feeling of unease about him; he could sense fear nearby. Spider coughed and sniffled his wet nose as he walked around. The tomb stones were no doubt real, they had names on them and different dates, and they even looked eroded by the weather. Spider spotted Quana sitting on a nearby tomb stone and walked over and sat on the one next to her.
"Hey Quana; you *cough* ok?" Asked Spider with concern for his friend even though he felt on edge himself.
"Not really; I really don't like graveyards. I really don't like that dead people lurk just beneath our feet. And the zombie effects Chris has added make things worse." Replied Quana shakily.
"Well I'm here … at *sneeze* least you're not alone *cough* right?" Said Spider with a friendly smile.
"That's true." Agreed Quana. "But we've got to spend hours here; and if I get scared so will you. If you can't complete your challenge it'll be my fault."
"I wouldn't *cough* hold it against you." Said spider as he took out his inhaler and breathed with it.
"You use an inhaler?" Asked Quana with interest.
"Yep; I sometimes *sneeze* have a little trouble breathing, or *cough* after a cough fit I need air *cough*. It's a pretty useful thing *cough* to have; it's possible to breath underwater *sneeze* with it."
"I rarely get sick; I have pretty strong immune systems." Said Quana as she stretched out. "How long have you been sick like you are?"
"As long as I can *gag* remember." Replied Spider solemnly. "It's white blood cell deficiency, I *big sneeze* have really poor immune systems. I'm only sixteen and *cough* I've had more than a thousand diseases *cough* in my lifetime. Currently I've got some *cough* unknown gut bug that nobody knows the cure for."
"That sounds pretty bad … but if you win you'll be able to get completely cured." Said Quana nicely.
"As nice as that *sneeze* would be … I don't think I'll *cough* last much longer. Nobody really likes a sick *cough* kid to much."
"Don't doubt yourself." Smiled Quana supportively. "You never know how well you will place until you've achieved it."
Spider smiled before sighing and looking at his shoes.
"Thanks; but I'm not *cough* particularly useful to the team. You're a great leader, Zita *cough* has loads of skills, Barney's full of energy *sneeze* and is really fast and actually smart, *cough* Jimmy is really nice and has done well at every challenge so *sneeze* far, Andy is smart and knows about space … and Eleanor *cough* is great with animals. As for me *cough*; I'm just the germy sick *sneeze* guy. I even threw up off the dock on day *cough* one."
Quana smiled and put a hand on Spider's shoulder.
"Don't doubt yourself; you've probably got some special talents in you just waiting to be unleashed, I know it!"
"Well … I can *cough* play the flute pretty well." Said Spider.
"You see; that's something you can offer to the team. And we kept you over Nakia right?" Smirked Quana nicely.
"I don't know how many *cough* votes I survived by though; I voted for *cough* Nakia … but as for everyone else?"
"Spider; EVERYONE voted for Nakia except herself, it was seven against one in favor of you staying and Nakia leaving." Explained Quana.
"Really?" Said spider in surprise. "Thanks very much … … so what now?"
"We'll just have to pass the time." Sighed Quana. "Talking to you took my mind off the cemetery but it's coming back."
"Hmm; these graves have *gag* weird names." Said Spider as he read some. "Jalckafraz … Big daddy *cough* Poltapog … Smigdice? Err … was there a *sneeze* period in time where hobo's and *cough* rappers ruled that I'm currently unaware of?"
Quana broke out in laughter and soon Spider began laughing as well.
Confessional- Smigdice? What a weird name.
Spider: that … was a really *cough* nice conversation. It makes me feel *cough* happy when I make a new friend. But where did Chris *cough* get those graves from? Wacky land?
Quana: Spider told me most people don't give him a chance because of his sickness. Spider says he's used to it but I find that nasty. He's really nice when you get to know him. His illness doesn't bother me at all.
In camp center three objects had been set up; a small tree, Uzuri's emo doll, and a button. In front of these objects were Irene, Yessica and Andy. Irene was looking at the tree fondly, Yessica eyed the emo doll is great fear and unrest while Andy just looked at the button is confusion.
"Ok you three." Said Chris. "Each of these items represents the fears of one of you. Your goal is to confront your fear. Irene; you must watch a tree burn without helping it."
"What?" Shrieked the tree hugger girl in horror.
"Yessica; you must hug the emo doll while it is saying one of it's creepy comments." Smiled Chris very nastily.
"W-w-w-what?" whimpered Yessica as she looked at the creepy doll staring at her blankly.
"And of course, Andy. You must press that button without showing any signs of fear." Said Chris.
"How is a button to do with thunder?" asked Andy is confusion.
"You'll see." Smirked Chris as he took out a lighter and approached the tree. He flicked on the flames and touched the tree with them.
"You can start on the count of three, one, two … three!" Yelled Chris, when he said three the tree burst into flames.
"AAAAARGH!" Screamed Irene as she panicked very badly and ran off to get a hose.
"No Irene!" Said Hector frantically. "We need the point! You can do it!"
Irene seemed to think otherwise as she ran back and unleashed a spray of water on the enflamed tree. The flames were extinguished and the tree was pretty burned; several leaves had turned to dust.
"Oh you poor tree.; do you need a hug?" Whimpered Irene in worry.
Yessica wasn't doing much better; she hadn't even approached the doll and she was freaking out on the spot.
"I can't do this." Whispered Yessica quietly.
"Yahaha!" Laughed Kasimar nastily. "What a cowardly little girl."
He was silenced by a kick to the balls from Xaria.
"My pleasure." Smirked Xaria.
Yessica took a step towards the doll and an intern pulled the string and it began to speak.
"I'll rip out your eyes so you don't tell lies! Heheheheheh!" Laughed the doll. This was all too much for Yessica.
"Aaaaaaaaaaaaarrrgh!" Screamed Yessica as he ran away into her cabin and under her bed.
"Looks like those two don't get a point." Laughed Chris. "Can Andy do any better; you get a point if you don't get scared."
Andy calmly walked towards the button and picked it up.
"This doesn't look so hard." Shrugged Andy as he pressed it.
BOOM!
The booming sound of lightning roared out from the button and Andy jumped.
"WHOA! What was that?" asked Andy as he quickly put the button down.
"The sound of thunder." Explained Chris. "Shame you don't get the point though."
"What?" asked Andy in anger. "But I did the challenge."
"But you made a scared sound; therefore you haven't conquered your phobia and you get no point." Laughed Chris.
"You're a vorgon!" Shot Andy.
Confessional- Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy.
Yessica: I should have taken on that doll … but I couldn't. I hope Tabitha can save me from elimination, if she could it for Vinnie she can do it for me … right? (She twiddles her thumbs nervously)
Irene: That poor tree! Has Chris got no heart? I hope he gets his karma eventually. And this time it should be more than getting thrown in the lake! But looking back on it I should have tried a bit harder … but the burning tree kinda distracted me, so I hope I don't get voted out for it.
Andy: That was so unfair! I only jumped a little; that hardly even bothered me at all; I should have got that point! But while everyone has been doing their challenges Barney has been in that cage … I wonder how he's doing.
Lavender was still lying on the beach relaxing in the sun. It felt nice to relax and soak up some rays. She was currently lying on her back and was quite comfortable. She wondered how long it would be until she had to do her challenge.
She sat up and stretched out. Barney was still in the cage and though sharks fins were circling him he looked fairly calm and if anything he looked like he was sleeping.
"Hey Barney; are you awake?" Called Lavender.
Barney looked up, apparently not asleep, and saw Lavender looking at him. He smiled and sat up.
"Ahoy me red headed sea lass; how are you?" Asked Barney.
"I'm fine … though I won't be for very long." Replied Lavender.
"Why not?" Called Barney.
"Because … I'm going to have to face my fear of scorpions." Said Lavender with a shiver. "They're terrible creatures!"
"I agree; but I'm having a great time out here yaaar!" Smiled Barney.
"How can you be?" Asked Lavender in a stunned voice. "You're in deep water surrounded by sharks! You should be terrified like most people!"
"Well I'm not like most people; I edge away from the crowd." Explained Barney. "And I have this cage to protect me so I'm in no danger."
Lavender nodded and lay on her side. A moment later she thought of something to ask him.
"If I may ask you Barney; why do you dress and act like a pirate?" Asked Lavender with great curiosity.
"Because they are my life long enthusiasm yaaar!" Grinned Barney. "And they're cool as Alaska."
"But don't you think that the accent is a bit much?" Said Lavender.
"I've never thought about it much; I've spoken like this for so long that it'd be fairly difficult to stop matie." Explained Barney.
"I can understand that; old habits die hard." Nodded Lavender.
Lavender lay back down while still facing the sea; she watched the shark fins moving about and wondered how Chris was going to get Barney out. She continued to watch the sea until she suddenly noticed something.
One of the sharks surfaced and shot forwards at a high speed; it was going right for the cage Barney was in.
"Barney! Look out!" Yelled Lavender.
Barney jumped up upon hearing that and spotted the shark approaching. Because of the cage containing him he couldn't get away. The sharp leapt up and crashed into the cage and it began to tip over.
"Oh crap yaaar!" Yelled Barney as he fell into the water and the sharks began closing in.
"Swim for it Barney!" Yelled Lavender frantically.
Barney began swimming to land at quite a speed; maybe as a pirate lover he had taken swimming lessons as well. It wasn't fast enough as a shark leapt on him and dragged him under.
"Someone help!" Yelled Lavender; she realized nobody was around and gained a brave expression. She was about to run in and help her opponent when a strange sight appeared before her.
Barney was wrestling with the shark and rib punching it at a very fast rate. He had a few rips in his cloths but otherwise looked fine. Barnet gave the shark one last hard wallop and it yelped and swam away. Barney staggered towards land and struck a pose.
"I'm not going to Davey Jones locker yet." Smiled Barney as he swayed on the spot.
"Are you ok?" Asked Lavender in shock at what had just happened.
"Just a shark attack; nothing too bad. I don't think I'm afraid of them any more." Shrugged Barney as he dusted himself off and looked out at the tipped cage. "I wonder if the point still counts."
"Of course it will; after that you could potentially sue the shoe." Said Lavender. "And I have friends who have lawyer's parents."
"Well you can't sue me because shark attacks are covered in your contracts." Said Chris as he walked up and saw the overturned cage surrounded by sharks. "Too bad Barney; if you'd stayed in that cage a minute longer you would have passed, I'm afraid you don't get a point."
"What?" Snarled Barney. "I won that challenge, I can't that the peg legged cage fell over yaaar!"
"Too bad, too sad." Smiled Chris sadistically. "But Lavender may win a point as it's her turn next. A scorpion awaits you in camp so follow me and prepare for a fright."
Lavender gulped and followed Chris with Barney tagging along.
"Why are you coming Barney?" Asked Lavender. "It's not your challenge."
"I know sea lass; but you were with me during mine so it would be the pirate way to watch you do yours." Smiled Barney.
"Thanks." Said Lavender gratefully.
Confessional- Achievement unlocked; defeat a shark!
Lavender: That was so unfair; Chris should have counted that! Barney may be my opponent … but he could have died! The last Chris could have done is give Barney a point … and maybe some medical attention. Chris' bad karma is starting to build up indeed.
Barney: Arrrrr; it could have done worse me hearties! I could have had my limbs eaten. But I conquered my fear despite not getting a point, a little a disappointing but still an accomplishment.
Chris: I'm awesome and nobody matters but me; I hope the contestants learn that soon.
Lavender was in camp center with Chris and Barney; in front of her was a table with a clear lidless box on it. Inside the lidless box was a small scorpion.
"Ok Lavender; all you have to do is touch the scorpion." Explained Chris before he grumbled. "Originally I wanted you to get stung by it but when I was told the resulting possibility of your death I sadly had to change it. Just touch it for a point."
"But it looks so horrible." Said Lavender weakly. "And what if it stings me?"
"Then you'll get medical attention but you can't sue us as scorpion stings are mentioned on your contract." Shrugged Chris.
"Well … I'll try." Said Lavender as she approached the scorpion.
The stinging crustacean looked up at her and snapped its claws. Lavender looked at Chris; he was smirking in amusement, what a dick.
She looked at Barney and he gave her the thumbs up. Lavender looked back at the scorpion and took a deep breathe. She quickly reached in and touched the scorpion and then very quickly removed her hand to avoid being stung.
"And you get the point." Said Chris. "I would have thought you would have failed but clearly you're not a spineless coward like Carlton."
Lavender growled at Chris before turning to Barney.
"Thanks for the support." Smiled Lavender.
"It was nothing." Smiled Barney.
Lavender and Barney left in opposite directions as Tabitha walked into camp. She looked at the two exiting campers and after a moment of thought shrugged. Chris walked up to her holding a flower.
"Hi Tabitha." Smiled Chris.
"Eww! Get away from me you pedophile." Shrieked Tabitha in disgust.
"Chris looked puzzled and then looked at the flower.
"Oh crap." Mumbled Chris before smiling again. "We can edit that out; it's time for your challenge."
"So I have to sniff the flower or something?" Asked Tabitha.
"Yep; but it's got a bee in it." Smirked Chris.
Tabitha blinked and glared at Chris.
"You're even worse than me." Shot Tabitha as she quickly sniffed the flower; as she withdrew a bee flew out and zoomed away.
"Damn it!" Whined Chris in a sudden tantrum. "You were supposed to get stung!"
"Better luck next time gel boy." Smirked Tabitha. "But I get the point right?"
"Sure; whatever." Snapped Chris. "Just go; it's time for Wallace's challenge anyway."
Confessional- An adult that cries?
Tabitha: Chris is in a way like Dr Robotnik; he's intelligent and has power … yet he throws a childish temper tantrum when his plans go wrong. Seeing him throw a hissy fit is somewhat amusing really.
Wallace was standing by a small fold out road next to an old lady. Chris stood on the other side and gestured to the old lady.
"Ok Wallace; to score a point for your team all you have to do is help the old lady across the street." Explained Chris. "I warn you though … she smells of prunes."
"How about a kiss for you Grammy?" Asked the old woman to Wallace.
"I'm not your grandson old lady; I'm the great evil Wallace! Mwahahahaha!"
"Alistair you say?" Replied the apparently half death woman.
"No, Wallace!" Snapped Wallace.
"Ulysses?" Asked the woman again, once more incorrect.
"Wallace!" Groaned Wallace in exasperation.
"Hank?" Said the old woman as she cupped her ear.
"Wallace you old bat!" Roared Wallace.
"Oh; sorry about that Walter, my hearing isn't all it once was."
"Arrrrr! Let's just get this over with." Growled Wallace.
The evil villain practically dragged the old lady across the road and to the other side next to Chris.
"I had better get that point." Growled Wallace.
"Sure you do; that was really funny television." Chuckled Chris.
"Yes! Evil wins again! Mwuhahahahahaha!" Laughed Wallace manically.
"That's a funny laugh you have George." Said the old lady as she reached for Wallace's face cheeks.
"Keep away!" Yelled Wallace.
Confessional- Pinch those cheeks!
Wallace: (His cheeks have pinch marks on them). Now I remember why I hate old people. Maybe I could invent cheek armour? It would be like my old days as an inventor … though some things are best left forgotten.
Jimmy had been called to camp center for his challenge. He was currently in a stare down with an intern dressed as Freddie Krueger. The outfit was very realistic and frightening; complete with burns and razor glove.
"Ok Jimmy; just defeat Freddie and you win." Said Chris before laughing sadistically. "But I doubt you can do it; you're just a weak little kid and Freddie *loves* little boys and girls. Haha!"
"Not funny Chris!" Said Jimmy fearfully as the intern raised the glove.
The intern began walking towards Jimmy and Jimmy shook with fear as he backed up.
"And Jimmy is off to a poor start and our resident slasher villain gets the upper hand." Commentated Chris.
"You can do it yaaar!" Called Barney with a thumbs up.
Jimmy gulped and stopped backing away as the intern got closer. It was practically touching him; Jimmy made a noise that sounded like a mouse being trodden on by a boot.
"You cab do it Jimmy!" Cheered Eleanor from the side lines. "To face your phobia's you've just gotta believe in yourself!"
Jimmy glanced at his team mates and then at the Freddie intern; a look of determination spread across his face.
"Die zombie!" Yelled Jimmy as he tackled 'Freddie' to the floor as he began to attack.
"Help! Get him off me!" Pleaded the intern.
"I don't know; this is kinda amusing." Chuckled Chris.
"Please!" Begged the intern as Jimmy began rib punching him.
"…..Nah!" Laughed Chris.
"If there was a TV trope called 'designated dick' then you would be the living embodiment of it!" Wailed the intern.
"Ok Jimmy; take five!" Called Barney.
Jimmy looked up and quickly stopped what he was doing. He looked apologetically at the intern.
"Are you ok?" Asked Jimmy with concern.
"Other than a broken spleen I think I'm fine." Replied the intern as he got up and quickly left.
Chris blinked in surprise and shrugged.
"Against all odds and expectations Jimmy has earned a point for Team Puzzle." Said Chris in disbelief. "I would have thought the runt would have wet himself … but not everyone is Carlton. Next up is … Vinnie!"
Vinnie gulped as all eyes fell on him.
"Your challenge is simple; just eat an Easter egg." Said Chris before laughing. "But I doubt you can do it. I mean seriously; who's scared of an Easter egg? I can understand some food related fears like meat … but Easter eggs? That's just stupid!"
An intern came up with an Easter egg and placed it on a table that had been previously set up.
"Face your fear or walk the dock of shame." Said Chris with a sneer. "The choice is yours."
Vinnie shivered as he looked at the egg shaped chocolaty treat before him. It was as if it was taunting him. While some people watching were silent with understanding and respect; some were a little more vocal.
"What a coward; scared of an Easter egg!" Sneered Kasimar with a brutish laugh. "He gives Russia a worse name than it already had!"
At that moment Oscar punched Kasimar in the side of the head which made him fall to the floor.
"Ouch." Said Kasimar blankly as he lay in pain.
Vinnie felt some anger surge through him; how dare that asshole bully insult him for having a fear; Kasimar had one as well and he hadn't faced his yet. Vinnie quickly marched towards the Easter egg and ate it at turbo speed; it was gone in two seconds flat.
"And Vinnie gets the point." Said Chris with a disappointed look. "Personally I was hoping for some crying or screaming … but we can't have everything."
Confessional- Eggs or bunnies; which is better?
Vinnie: that … was hard. But I shouldn't get voted of if we lose. Still; why does Kasimar enjoy upsetting people so much? I guess some people are as twisted as the game twister. Gary told me about Karma; what goes around will eventually come around. The way Kasimar is going he's going to be hit hard by a tsunami of karma.
Jimmy: I did it! Freddie Krueger is outta here; it may have just been a dressed up intern but if I can do that I'm ready for the real thing if he appears in a nightmare again. But while I'm in here … wonder why Vinnie would be afraid of Easter eggs? They taste great!
Gary sat shivering alone in a corner in the darkness of the shack he was to stay in. Hector had left a fair while ago so he was alone in the dark. Gary didn't have a watch so he had lost track of the time.
"Oh how much longer must I stay in here?" Asked Gary aloud despite knowing full well he wouldn't get an answer. "It's cold and dark … and I'm alone."
The frigid cold that had caused Hector to leave had vanished but even so it was still pretty cold. Gary let out a sigh as he lay back against the wall.
"So this is how Jelly Jiggler feels." Said Gary bitterly.
A few seconds of silence passed; the silence ended when the door of the shack opened and glorious daylight poured into the room. Gary's eyes blinked a little before growing accustomed to it. He stood up and walked to the door and saw an intern.
"Congratulations Gary Boltok; you have passed your challenge and get a point for Team Jungle. You may now leave the shack." Said the intern.
Gary couldn't have gotten out of the shack faster. Once in sunlight again he let out a content sigh.
"Thank God that's over." Said Gary in relief. "I wonder how the others are doing. Might as well go and find out.
Gary left the area to find his team mates though what he didn't know was that all of them had already either won or failed their challenges.
Confessional- Dark deeds and assassins creeds.
Gary: Looking back on it … that wasn't really such a bad thing. Yes; I was trapped in the dark completely alone … but I still passed and thus if we do lose I probably won't be voted out. But I wonder what made everything go so cold that Hector had to leave. I suspect foul play … from Wallace.
Raven was at the bottom of the hole. It was starting to get dark and though she wasn't scared of the dark … it would make the hole scarier.
"It's been two hours according to my watch … but nobody has come for me yet. How much longer will I have to stay down here?" Sighed Raven as she put her head to her hands.
Raven heard a rustle above her and unease settled into her systems.
"Err … is a-anybody up t-there?" Called Raven nervously.
No voice responded; just more rustling. Raven was by now a little afraid; could it be sasquatchinaquwa?
"Boo!" Yelled Chris as he revealed himself above. Raven nearly screamed but managed to control herself.
"Is m-my challenge o-over?" Called Raven hopefully. "My watch says it's been two hours already."
"It is the end yes … but if you'd screamed you would have lost the point. Shame." Whined Chris. "But nonetheless; I'll toss down a rope ladder since I'm not allowed to leave you there all night."
The rope ladder was thrown down and Raven quickly climbed up; fighting the urge to ask Chris if he would have really left her down the hole.
"Ok then Raven; a winner is you." Sighed Chris. "I bet Chef five bucks you wouldn't do it. Looks like I can't buy a Latté now. You can go back to camp; we've got just a few challenges left to do. I'll go and see if Spider and Quana have chickened out yet. If they haven't … that's another five bucks down the drain."
Confessional- I hate lattés!
Raven: I don't t-think I like Chris too m-much. He's a bit of a j-jerk. But winning my challenge w-w-wasn't so b-bad … though I don't w-want to d-do it again anytime s-soon.
Chris: (He seems to be throwing a tantrum). I want my latté now!
Spider and Quana were still in the cemetery and were starting to feel a little unnerved. The amusing names on the tomb stones had stopped being funny a while ago and they sat on tree stumps with their knees drawn up.
"How long have we been here?" Asked Quana as she shivered a little.
"I don't *cough* know." Replied Spider. "It's getting dark now *sneeze* and we were here when it was light … so I think *cough* a few hours."
"How much longer must we suffer?" Groaned Quana. "If we pass then our team gets two points but is the stress worth it?"
"I'm hoping it *cough* is." Said Spider as he let out a sigh. "Knowing Chris; we'll be *cough* here all night long."
"Oh no." Whimpered Quana. "Cemeteries are even worse at night. In most media that's the time that the monsters leave their graves."
"All in fiction." Pointed out Spider. "Monsters don't really *cough* bother me; as Edward Carnby once *cough* said 'devil worship makes me laugh' *cough*. It's the fear it causes *sneeze* that I don't like."
"Who's Edward Carnby?" Asked Quana with a raised eyebrow. "That name sounds quite old."
"It's from a survival horror *cough* video game at the hospital. It's set in the *gag* nineteen twenties. Monsters. Zombies and occult galore … gave me *cough* nightmares for a *cough* week."
"Why did you play it then?" Asked Quana in confusion.
"To try and be cool." Replied Spider. "I'm not exactly *cough* considered 'hip'."
"I don't think popularity matters much; at school I treat everyone equally regardless of popularity … to be honest I prefer to hang out with the less popular people. I really don't like the 'libbies' who make peoples lives hard because of their popularity … people kinda like Nakia, though a bit smarter."
"I don't really *cough* go to school much." Said Spider. "I'm off sick so much I have my own *cough* personal room at hospital. My school work is sent *sneeze* to the hospital and I do it there. I usually get *cough* around an A."
"Ok scaredy cats; are you still here?" Called Chris as he unlocked the door of the cemetery.
Spider and Quana quickly ran up; Chris groaned to himself and stamped his feet angrily.
"Darn it! That's another five bucks I've lost." Whined Chris. "That's two latté's I'll have to do without!"
"Are lattés all you think about?" Blinked Quana. "It's just coffee … I bet if you had an assistant you would fire him or her over a cold coffee!"
"Probably." Shrugged Chris. "You both get a point; you may now leave the cemetery."
Quana didn't need to be told twice and quickly bolted out the open doors. Spider followed coughing as he went.
Confessional: Out from the graves … the victims of the waves.
Quana: I'm glad I won't have to do that again … having Spider around helped me quite a lot. And since I was calm he was as well; this didn't end too badly. Scared, fearful and shivering, this is not how I will end it … why do I feel I've heard something like that before. (Shrugs). Whatever it was from can't have been a good show even with singing.
Spider: All in all that was kinda … fun. I guess *cough* talking to someone eases my *cough*phobia. And I passed; I didn't think I *sneeze* could do it … looks like we all have to eat *cough* our words at some point in our lives.
A short while later back at camp the final challengers were being set up. Oscar was currently seated in a bungee jump seat and looked quite shaky.
"How exactly is this to do with heights?" Asked Oscar to Chris with a look of annoyance.
"You'll go very high and once there you just have to wait until you come back down … easy point."
"Wouldn't it be easier to just put me on a high platform?" exclaimed Oscar angrily.
"That would be boring." Shrugged Chris. "And nobody wants that."
"You know what? You're boring!" Snapped Oscar.
Chris looked like he had been shot in the head and snarled.
"I'm not boring! I'm interesting; I'll show you boring!" Screamed Chris in rage.
Since Oscar was already strapped in Chris wasted no time in pressing the bungee button. With a burst of force Oscar was propelled high into the air up above camp.
"Aaaayeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" Yelled Oscar as he reached the peak of his flight and began to fall back down to earth.
CRASH!
An Oscar shaped crater appeared on the ground as the chair landed back into position; clearly he hadn't been strapped in enough.
"That … kinda hurt." Groaned Oscar as he climbed out of the hole and glared at Chris. "Do you even have any friends?"
"Who needs friends when you're the hottest and best person ever?" Said Chris smugly. "Maybe you'll calm down when I inform you that you just earned a point for Team Grenade."
Oscar stopped growling but still glared at Chris as he joined the crowd of those who had already done their challenges.
"The next challenge ought to really heat things up." Laughed Chris sadistically as he rubbed his hands together in excitement.
Confessional- Bungeeeeeeeee!
Oscar: The least Chris could have done is make sure I was strapped in properly … but noooooo, I have to fall out in mid air and make a crater! I swear Chris has level grinded from simply a dick into a complete monster!
Zita: I was next … and it wasn't going to be easy. Chris could have had me put out fire! But no … he takes it too far.
Zita stood shaking like a small tree on a windy day; in front of her was a burning shack. And what Chris had planned wasn't a nice thing at all.
"Ok Zita; all you have to do is go in that burning building for five minutes." Said Chris brutally with a smile.
"What?" Paled Zita. "That could kill me!"
"Maybe, maybe not." Shrugged Chris. "Now; the shack might fall down upon you while you're in there … but if you die you automatically get the point."
"I … don't know if I can do this." Said Zita shakily.
"Chicken! Bwak bwaaak bwaaaak!" Taunted Kasimar from the sidelines. Oscar punched him again to shut him up.
"Sorry guys; I can't do it." Said Zita apologetically to her team mates as she slowly walked back into the crowd.
"Don't worry about *cough* it; it's no problem." Smiled Spider.
"You did your best." Agreed Jimmy.
"And that challenge looked suicidal yaaar!" Said barney. "Who agrees?"
Everyone nodded.
"Thanks guys." Smiled Zita.
"Ok enough of the niceness!" Snapped Chris. "It's time for another challenge, this time … its Xaria's turn."
Xaria stepped forwards with her usual bored expression and stood before Chris with folded arms.
"What do I have to do?" Asked Xaria. "Hopefully it won't leave me scarred as much as I already am."
"Nothing big … just close your eyes." Said Chris while trying to hold back a laugh.
Xaria grumbled to herself and closed her eyes. She could hear Chris take something out from behind him but paid it no attention. He was going to probably hold a squid in front of her or something. Xaria scoffed at the idea; she didn't fear squids, just mind flayers.
"Ok; open your eyes." Said Chris with a sadistic voice.
Xaria sighed and opened her eyes; she immediately wished she hadn't…
In front of her was Chris but to Xaria Chris was gone; in place of Chris's head was a horrifying and awfully realistic mind flayer mask, complete with writhing tentacles. Its eyes appeared to be glowing … and it was but an inch from her face.
"AAARGH!" Cried Xaria before rearing back her leg and sending it full force at the mind flayer's crotch.
"There goes Chris junior." Whimpered Chris as he collapsed to the ground in pain; the mask fell off and revealed Chris sobbing.
"…Are you crying?" Asked Xaria with a rare smile of amusement.
"Shut up meanie face!" Growled Chris in a squeaky voice as he got up and dusted himself off. "And despite committing the terrible crime of causing me pain … I award Xaria the point."
Team Grenade, minus Kasimar, cheered at getting yet another point and as Xaria went over to them they congratulated her.
"Only one challenge is left now." Said Chris. "Can anyone guess who hasn't gone yet?"
Oscar thought for a moment before a smirk appeared on his face; he turned to Kasimar who was clearly shaking.
"Well Kasimar; surely after calling other people cowards you'll have no problem doing your challenge." Chuckled Oscar.
"I'm not doing it." Said Kasimar with a snarl.
"You so are." Replied Oscar. "Everyone else on our team has completed their challenges … it's only you left."
"Make me." Sneered Kasimar.
Oscar happily obliged.
Oscar grabbed Kasimar and raised him over his head as if the bully weighed nothing.
"Which way is that dentist chair?" Asked Oscar as some other campers began to laugh.
"Actually … hold on a moment." Said Chris while thinking.
"What is it?" Asked Oscar as he dropped Kasimar to the ground.
"If everyone but Kasimar has completed their challenges on your team … then Kasimar doesn't have to do anything." Said Chris. "It seems … that Team Grenade has won!"
Kasimar pumped his fist and laughed.
"Yahahaha! And I didn't have to do a thing!" Cackled the bully in triumph.
"Oh you've got to be choking me." Growled Lavender. "He didn't do anything!"
"That'll bring in ratings." Smirked Chris. "Before I reveal the losers … today's first place reward that Team Grenade will be getting is a boxed collection of the nightmare on elm street each!"
Kasimar cheered in contentment; he loved horror movies, the nastier the better. Raven however didn't look to content with the prize.
"Can I get a d-different prize?" Asked raven shyly.
"Nope!" Laughed Chris. "Now … the losers of today who have only gotten three points out of a possible seven are…
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Team Jungle!"
"Not again!" Groaned Tabitha in annoyance.
"Yep; you seven are fair game tonight. The ceremony begins in one hour so vote for who you want gone." Said Chris with a hearty laugh. "And Team puzzle; you're second, no prize but no ceremony. I would be having a latté now … but because I lost ten bucks gambling I can't. So … see you in an hour Team Jungle."
Chris left to presumably get his hair done as Team Jungle collectively sighed; they had lost the challenge as well as all hope of getting an advantage over Team Puzzle and Team Grenade.
Confessional- We are the losers! No time for champions!
Zita: Too bad I couldn't face my fear ... but at least my team wasn't angry. They're pretty nice.
Yessica: This doesn't look good … I couldn't face my fear and we're gonna vote someone off … if I go now I'll never get to see a swimming challenge. I'm sure Irene will vote with me, we're best friends … I suppose voting for Uzuri is my only hope really.
Uzuri: This is a tough vote … I don't really think anybody is useless but I have to vote for somebody. I'm not going to vote for myself though. What should I do?
Tabitha: I think it's time to put my manipulation powers to their first test on this island; I won't tell everyone who to vote for … just a few; enough to guarantee success. (Winks to the camera and smiles wickedly which reveals her surprisingly sharp teeth)
Uzuri had left the medical tent a while ago but had unfortunately missed the end of the competition; Vinnie had informed her that they had lost and somebody would be voted out. Uzuri hoped it wouldn't be her. The ceremony was in about half an hour and that could be the last half an hour she would spend on this island.
"Who should I vote for; give me a sign." Said Uzuri to the sky.
She then tripped over something and looked back; a stop sign was lying on the ground and looked out of place.
"Thanks but I didn't mean that type of sign." Called Uzuri to the sky again.
Tabitha looked at Uzuri from behind a tree and chuckled to herself; she had found someone to convince. It would be pretty easy as Uzuri saw her as a friend already. Tabitha decided to make her move.
"Hello Uzuri." Said Tabitha as she casually walked out from her hiding place.
"Oh hi Tabitha." Smiled Uzuri. "Looks like we're on the chopping block tonight; just like chickens a few decades ago."
"It seems that way." Agreed Tabitha. "So … who are you voting for tonight? Not me right?"
"Of course not; you're my best friend." Smiled Uzuri. "I haven't decided yet."
"That will make things much easier." Though Tabitha before speaking. "I've been looking into the case of people wanting to hurt your doll …and Fifi wasn't the one who started it."
"Really?" Asked Uzuri in surprise. "Who started it? Was it Kasimar?"
"As much of a dick as he is; it was not him." Said Tabitha. "It was…"
Tabitha looked around before whispering the name in Uzuri's ear. Uzuri's eyes widened and she scowled.
"It's always who you least expect … don't worry Tabitha, I know who to vote for now; I'll go and do that right now!" Said Uzuri determinedly.
Uzuri sped off to vote as Tabitha smirked.
"Too easy; now who's next?"
A few minutes later Tabitha saw Gary alone in the mess hall; he was balancing cups in unusual positions.
"Time to get to work." Whispered Tabitha to herself as she entered the mess hall and got a drink of water so Gary wouldn't question her for asking him immediately. Once the water was swallowed Tabitha pretended to only just spot Gary.
"Hi Gary." Falsely smiled Tabitha as she sat down next to the teenage Chef.
Gary looked to her and nodded in acknowledgement.
"Good evening Tabitha; how are you?"
"I'm fine … though our Team isn't; soon we'll be down to six while everyone else has seven." Sighed Tabitha in pretend sadness. "I'm must not be a very good leader."
"It's not your fault Tabitha." Said Gary supportively. "It's just this isn't the type of challenge that leadership can win. But hey; we both faced our fears didn't we?"
"Quite true." Agreed Tabitha as she began to put her plan in motion. "If I may ask … who did you vote for? I doubt it was me or Vinnie we passed our challenges."
"Of course; I'm not going to get rid of somebody who actually did good; I'm still deciding. I was thinking of voting for Irene. She performed pretty weakly and if there is a challenge involving water Yessica will be useful. Hector's my friend and Uzuri … well, she's sweet."
"Well Irene could be a good choice … but I've found something out." Said Tabitha craftily.
"What's that?" Asked Gary.
"Well; I think there is someone is this team who thinks your cooking is worse than fried puke."
"What?" Said Gary in shock. "I've been doing my best! Who said that?"
Tabitha looked around before whispering the name. Gary looked surprised but nodded.
"So; did the 'individual' say anything else?"
"Just that you give catering a bad name and that … well … you're a midget."
Gary blinked and then snarled.
"Insulting my height and cooking; what a low blow!" Growled Gary. "Thank you for telling me this Tabitha. Usually I let insults slide … but those two areas are things I'm sensitive about."
Gary un-piled the cups and left for the confessional to cast his vote.
"Too easy!" Laughed Tabitha once Gary was out of earshot. "Looks like everything is going just fine."
Confessional- The spy who manipulated me.
Gary: (Angry). Nobody insults my cooking and height on the same night! That was below the belt. It was good of Tabitha to tell me that; I'm definitely voting for (Static cuts him off)
Vinnie: Well; I think I'm safe since I faced my fear … but as for my vote? Due to her pretty abysmal performance; I'm voting for Irene. Yessica is more useful and I'm not voting for Uzuri; she's my friend, just like Hector.
Tabitha: I didn't ask Vinnie to vote with me as he ay have told Gary; if both guys talked about it and realized that I talked to them both then it wouldn't be good for me or my plans. This will be good; too bad we have to vote someone ff though; but whatever it takes I suppose. I vote for (Static cuts her off).
It was about nine o clock at night on Wawanakwa; the sky had gone dark a while ago and the votes had been cast. Gary, Tabitha and Uzuri sat on stumps while everyone else sat on the logs. Every now and then Gary and Uzuri shot looks at one of the others; though the person in question was blissfully unaware and just sat calmly. Chris soon turned up with a tray of six marshmallows.
"Team Jungle; back again so soon? Hopefully you won't be the killer bass all over again." Said Chris as he looked at the team in almost dissaprovment. "As you can see; I have a tray of six marshmallow … and yet there are seven of you. If my C grade math is right then one of you will not get a marshmallow, that person is out and must immediately walk the dock of shame and board the boat of losers … and you can't come back … *ever*."
Chris chuckled at the looks of worry on the faces of a few of the campers before he set down the trap on the empty oil barrel and prepared to hand them out.
"The first marshmallow tonight goes to … Gary."
Gary smiled and got up from his stump and walked over to Chris and took his sugary safety symbol.
"Tabitha; you're safe as well so don't worry."
"Good luck everyone." Smiled Tabitha as she claimed her own marshmallow and winked at Gary who nodded in response.
"Next marshmallow goes to Vinnie." Said Chris as he held it up for all to see.
The short metal armed guy took his marshmallow and stood with Tabitha and Gary.
Irene, Hector, Yessica and Uzuri were still seated and gazed silently at the three remaining marshmallows.
"You four couldn't face your fears." Said Chris is disappointment. "All but one of you got votes … and the voteless person is Hector, come on up big guy."
Hector arose and Chris passed him the marshmallow before turning back to the others.
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Irene smiled and ate her marshmallow as Chris gave it to her. Only Yessica and Uzuri were left. Yessica shivered and looked at the marshmallow with wide eyes while Uzuri looked a tad nervous as she glanced at the final marshmallow. Chris picked up the final marshmallow and began to speak.
"This is the final marshmallow of the night girls. Whoever does not get it must immediately walk the dock of shame and board the boat of losers and you can't *ever* come back *EVER*. This sweet sugary symbol of island safety goes to…
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Uzuri smiled happily in great relief as she ran to get her marshmallow. Yessica sighed and hung her head.
"Well Yessica; you lasted five days; I'm afraid you're out." Said Chris as he tossed the empty tray to Yessica's feet. "The dock of shame is that way."
Yessica rose to her feet and smiled to her former team mates.
"See you around guys." Smiled Yessica weakly.
"Bye Yessica; have fun at the playa." Waved Irene.
Yessica smiled before sighing and walking towards the dock. She reached the end of the wooden boards and boarded the boat of losers which promptly left the island with Yessica.
Chris looked at the disappearing boat on the horizon for a moment before turning to the surviving six.
"Well everyone; it's just you six left. You're at a disadvantage now. I would have thought you'd do pretty good … but as much as I hate to admit it; I have been wrong before. Goodnight; you'll need rest for the big challenge tomorrow."
The five of the six remaining members of team Jungle trudged back to their cabin while Tabitha entered the confessional.
Confessional- A villain is born.
Tabitha: It's quite simple really; I am very charismatic. Getting Uzuri's vote was simple and gary, while a little harder, was easy since I know where he is vulnerable. I'm guessing Irene and Yessica voted or Uzuri though I don't know who Hector and Vinnie voted for … but that's not important. If you're a major antagonist you mustn't let your goals get too high. I may have only just managed to get Yessica voted off … but that small bit made all the difference. And as long as I succeed I have no need to worry about elimination.
Chris stood on the dock of shame with a smile on his face. He looked quite happy about something; though he didn't have his usual latté.
"Awesome! A villain even worse than Heather, maybe a bad person will win this time. I expect great things from Tabitha … though I'm sure Kasimar will bring in ratings as well. So Yessica is gone and team Jungle is getting chopped down. Will they bounce back? Or will they fail? Tune in next time to find out that, and more importantly, see more of me on Total Drama letterz!"
Votes
Gary- Yessica
Vinnie- Irene
Hector- Yessica
Tabitha- Yessica
Yessica- Uzuri
Irene- Uzuri
Uzuri- Yessica
Total
Yessica- 4
Uzuri- 2
Irene- 1
Voted off: Daisy, Patch, Fifi, Nakia, Carlton, Yessica
And Tabitha has made her first major move and has taken Yessica out. Sorry to Yessica fans but she wasn't really a major character. You'll see her again in the aftermath though. No harm no foul right?