"Welcome back to Total Drama Switcheroni!" Blaineley announced. "Last time, it was a mad hunt for the Me Idol…still to no avail! Chef, we did actually hide it, right?"
"Uh," Chef said as he looked over his notes. "Apparently."
"Good enough for me!" Blaineley exclaimed.
"Team Blaineriffic took their first immunity loss since losing Roy," Chef continued, "and tensions were flying high. Irene wanted it to be Rudy, and Rudy returned the favor."
"It ended being unanimous for Irene to leave," Blaineley stated. "And at the end of the day, she was glad to escape the endless torment."
"Who will leave next, though," Chef said, "will it be someone from Blaineriffic or Cheftastic? Find out right now on…Total…Drama…Switcheroni!"
(Theme Song Plays…)
(Team Blaineriffic)
Confessional:
Allen-Last night went perfectly, Irene was always going to be a problem for me, so I sent her home 8-1. Next on my list is that mole, Sebastian, I intend to remove all of my enemies before we make merge.
Allen marched up to the shelter.
"Alright, guys, good work last night, now let's talk," he said as he entered, only to fight it was nearly empty. "Hey, where is everyone?"
"It's just me," Orchid said. "All the rest have already gone about their days."
"Fine, you can just pass the message along," Allen said.
"Gladly," Orchid replied.
"If we lose again, not that I plan to," Allen said, "we need to dump Sebastian before he gets the chance to flip back to Cheftastic. And just think, we're at the Final 13 now, for all we know we could merge after this round."
"Hm, all very valid points," Orchid said. "I will be sure to pass them along if I see anyone."
"Good, see that you do," Allen said.
"And Allen," Orchid said, "please don't forget to breathe…you'll live longer."
Confessional:
Allen-Seriously, what is she, my mom? I don't need life advice from a hippie every time I talk to her.
Orchid-For me, I do believe that the best approach to the merge will be keeping with the people who will remain loyal. I think that most of our team would do so, but Sebastian will always have that temptation and potential to flip, which makes him much more of a wildcard.
(Team Cheftastic)
The team of five was once again all hunting Switcheroni Island for the idol. The flags were Grey, Blue, and Green, meaning that the idol was still waiting to be found.
"See, guys, I think our win last round was a sign that we're better off when we work together," Reuvan said while climbing trees. "I think if we're going to have a chance then we're going to have to start putting our differences aside and focus on a little more cooperation."
"Agreed, when we put our hearts together, there's nothing we can't accomplish!" Skye exclaimed eagerly.
"Yeah, sure, whatever," Sharidan remarked.
"I can't hear you!" Skye enthused.
"I said, 'Yeah. Sure. Whatever!'" Sharidan reiterated.
"That's the spirit!" Skye cheered. "Go team!"
Confessional:
Reuvan-I think keeping up a little harmony is our best shot, if we can actually win challenges then we're all better off. Maybe we can even make it to merge if we can somehow pull off a streak.
Skye-Team spirit is the way to go! I'm so glad that this team is so very positive and upbeat, so much better than my old team, I can't even remember why I was angry before, this team is just so wonderful and we're going to do nothing but win now!
Sharidan-Yeah, woo, team power. It's completely ridiculous for Skye to be supporting this, though, when she's done all that she can to alienate everyone who doesn't carry her throne.
(Team Blaineriffic)
Jacquie approached Jodi with Neil in tow.
"Morning, Jodi, you know Neil, right? Well, in case you don't this is Neil," Jacquie said.
"Hi, I'm Neil," Neil reiterated.
"Charmed," Jodi replied. "So what's the urgent matter?"
"Well, after talking with you, I think this might be the perfect opportunity to join forces," Jacquie said, "sort of like an Under the Radar alliance."
"Ah…" Jodi said, clearly not hooked on the idea. "Well…okay then…you do that…"
"Shall we discuss the next move of the Under the Radar three?" Jacquie asked. "I for one think that we're going to need to remove Sebastian sooner rather than later."
"Oh, are you sure?" Neil asked. "He's trying so hard to make a good impression here. I think that there are other people we can worry about."
"Well, I'll let the two of you work that out," Jodi said, "come talk to me when you have a definite target in mind."
Confessional:
Jodi-This is the exact opposite of what I wanted! Sure, I'm glad that Jacquie seems to trust me, but when you slap the label of Under the Radar alliance on yourself, it pretty much stops being Under the Radar. The last thing I need is people hearing whispers of how I'm in a secret alliance and then snap, I'm outta here.
Jacquie-I've started talking a bit more with Jodi, and I think she could be a good person to have in my corner. Actually, having the entire tribe in my corner is ideal…it's a big corner. I think we're on the same page about things, so we could be good for each other.
Neil-Jacquie seems pretty set on taking out Sebastian, but he's one of the few guys I feel like I've made a real friend in. Problem is, I'm very close with Jacquie too, so I really don't want to go against. I just wish she'd be more open to taking out someone else.
(Team Cheftastic)
Strike uncovered a cavern in the ground. He cleared away some of the dirt and found an opening big enough for him to fit through.
"Find something?" Lynne asked as she approached from behind him.
"Back off, this idol will be mine," Strike barked.
"Oh what's wrong, Strikey? I thought we were finding the idol for the team?" Lynne said with a mocking sweet tone.
Strike just grunted and crawled into the hole. Lynne followed after him. The two were submerged in darkness and dripping, damp dirt.
"So, I'm just thinking," Lynne said as they crawled through the dank tunnel, "what exactly is your plan for the merge?"
"You expect me to just reveal my strategy to you?" Strike scoffed.
"No, I'm asking if you even have a strategy," Lynne said. "Face it, they outnumber us right now, and we still haven't even merged. If you want to take out me next then that's just one less number you'll have."
"If you're trying to get me to crack, you're going to be disappointed," Strike replied.
"Look, I want you gone as much you want the same for me," Lynne said sternly, "but I also know we both want to win, and we can't do that if we leave ourselves open for the picking to the other team. As much as I hate it, I know that if we merged together I'd be better off sticking with you than flipping sides."
"You seem to assume that the other side will be one firm unit," Strike replied, "but I know that they're bound to be filled with cracks that I can exploit."
"Yeah, except we just handed them a freebie boot with Sebastian," Lynne pointed out, "he's probably already gone in a unanimous vote, and even that win was a fluke, we could just end up continuing to lose."
"Well then you've got one option, make sure we don't lose this next challenge," Strike said.
Confessional:
Lynne-Don't get me wrong, if I get the chance then Strike is dead. But I'm not an idiot, if I was I'd probably be dead by now. No, I know what I'm doing, and I know that if I make merge with Strike then I will have to put differences aside if I don't want to be picked off.
Strike-Lynne is clearly desperate, but what else is new. I know how to work this game, I know how to find stragglers in a team and turn them against their old team. I will be right back in total control when we merge.
(Team Blaineriffic)
Caleb and Rudy were walking through Switcheroni Island together.
"Well, thank god Irene is gone," Rudy remarked.
"I'm disappointed the two of you couldn't work out your differences," Caleb sighed, "but she wasn't giving us much of a choice, so I guess it's for the best."
"Hell yeah it's for the best," Rudy agreed. "Now we just need that idol to complete this day."
The two came to the top of a cliff with nothing.
"Hey, check that out," Caleb remarked as he pointed to a smaller island nearby. "You think that's technically part of Switcheroni Island?"
"Could be," Rudy said with a shrug.
"Well then, come on," Caleb said before diving into the water.
"What? You mean just swim there?" Rudy laughed.
"What's the matter?" Caleb called from the water. "Scared?"
"Never!" Rudy replied before diving in after him.
Rudy hit the water with a splash, but didn't surface.
"Uh…Rudy?" Caleb said nervously.
He swam over to where the boy had dropped.
"Aha!" Rudy exclaimed as he burst from the water and pulled Caleb under.
The two boys struggled playfully in the water. Caleb broke free and returned to surface. The boys continued to laugh as they splashed each other with water. Eventually they reached the small island and just lied in the suncoated sand.
"This is nice," Rudy sighed.
"It is," Caleb agreed. "Just…let go of the game…forget about all that."
"You know I…well…I'm…this is going to sound dumb," Rudy stammered, "but…I'm glad we met."
"I'm glad we did too," Caleb replied.
"No, let me be clear," Rudy said, "This hasn't been anything like I was expecting, but you…you've made such an effort to make things…difficult for me. You challenged me, forced me to open a side of me that I didn't think existed anymore…and I'm glad I did. You were right, having something like this feels better than I've felt for a long time."
Caleb was silently, but clearly touched. He took Rudy's hand and smiled.
"That's what I'm here for," Caleb said, "I'm your friend and always will be."
Rudy looked like he was about to reply, but something caught his eye.
"Look, what's that?" he said as he pointed to a glint in the water.
"Let's find out," Caleb said as he dived into the water.
He emerged a few seconds letter with a shiny, platinum replica of Blaineley's head.
"Looks like this day is complete after all," he announced.
Confessional:
Rudy-I didn't think it was possible for me to change, but Caleb has forced me to change that thought and…if it means I can keep him as a friend, then I'd be willing to try to be better for him.
Caleb-I'm so glad to hear Rudy just show that vulnerable side. And to make this day better we finally found the Blaineley Idol after all that searching. This will be great to give us to keep us as strong as possible.
(Team Cheftastic)
Skye slumped down against a tree in exhaustion.
"We've searched everywhere," Sharidan groaned.
"This is…frustrating," Reuvan sighed.
Suddenly the ground began to shake.
"Aiee!" Skye cried before running into Reuvan's arms, then deciding she was better off not in the hands of Satan, and jumped to Sharidan's arms who dropped her on the ground.
The shaking turned out to be Strike and Lynne tunneling out from the underground. Both of them emerged utterly covered in mud.
"Any luck? Reuvan asked.
"Nada," Lynne groaned.
The team sighed and dispersed again. As they did, Reuvan walked with Lynne.
"So, how did talking with him go?" Reuvan asked.
"He's still stubborn as an ox," Lynne sighed. "A particularly stubborn ox, even, most oxen at least have some decency, don't they?"
"So, he's not budging?" Reuvan echoed.
"Not one bit, he's convinced he doesn't need us," Lynne replied.
"Well, I'm trying to get Sharidan and Skye to see that we're better off unified," Reuvan said, "but if Strike's not going to play ball then that'll throw everything off."
"Which is why we need that idol," Lynne concluded.
"That we can't find," Reuvan added.
"Life is hard," Lynne sighed.
Confessional:
Lynne-It's frustrating because I feel like I have all the pieces in line, but just not quite the room to make this work. We're running out of time, so I guess the best I can do now is just hope for another freak win.
(Later)
"Welcome to your next immunity challenge!" Blaineley announced. "As you can see, Irene was dumped off of Team Blaineriffic."
"Looks like he wasn't so screwed after all," Strike remarked to Lynne.
"This is yet another challenge for immunity, so someone else will be going out tonight," Chef declared.
"And it's reality, so no fancy virtual gear for you this time," Blaineley said, "but I will still need Team Blaineriffic to select five to compete."
The team deliberated and decided on Sebastian, Jodi, Jacquie, Caleb, and Allen competing.
"Alright, we're actually doing a flashback challenge here," Blaineley said, "All the way back to the original Total Drama Island…it's going to be hunters vs deer!"
"One team will be deer, your goal is to reach the home free," Chef said, "for everyone who reaches the end, you'll receive a point. Likewise, for every deer captured by the hunters, the hunters will gain a point. Understood?"
"We'll flip a coin to determine who will be deer and who will be hunters," Blaineley declared.
Confessional:
Reuvan-Well, we pulled off a win yesterday, guess we could try again to make it happen.
Strike-Sebastian surviving is both good and bad news. It's good because it means that Blaineriffic is willing to turn on each other, but it's bad because it means that Sebastian had friends over there now.
Sebastian-I got pretty lucky last round, but I've got to make sure I keep proving my worth by winning this challenge.
(Later)
"Team Blaineriffic drew hunters," Blaineley declared, "while Team Cheftastic has already been placed out in the woods. They will be trying to get back to the flagpole to reach home free. The five competing for Blaineriffic are going to work to stop that."
Jacquie, Allen, Jodi, Caleb, and Sebastian grouped together.
"Okay, guys, I think we can win this easily if we're smart about it," Jacquie said. "I say we work together and set up a trap for them right here at the flagpole. We can catch them all before they even suspect a thing."
"Pfft, that's such a lame approach, we can take them if just go out and get them," Allen said. "We'll be done easy, badda-bing badda-boom."
"Actually," Jacquie said, clearly not impressed with Allen, "that could easily go wrong if we end up running into disaster. If we work on something functional, we can strike a blow and I can guarantee you will take out at least three of them and earn us the win."
"I'm actually with Allen on this one," Sebastian said, "that's putting all of our eggs in one basket. I'd be willing to just go out there and take them down. Believe me, I know these guys and they're not going to give us too much of a fight."
"Oh, so you think you're just going to win this for us all on your own?" Allen scoffed defensively. "Well, not if I win it first!"
With that Allen took off into the woods.
"Hey, wait up!" Sebastian exclaimed as he chased Allen.
"Okay, you two," Jacquie said as she grabbed Jodi and Caleb. "You guys are going to help me with this trap at least."
Confessional:
Jodi-I suppose it's a little dash for irony for me, I've been working to keep the feuds alive for my safety, but that also damages our challenge coordination. Guess I'll just have to pick up the slack.
Jacquie-Sometimes it takes a little more brains than brawns to pull off a win. Unfortunately, ever since Sebastian joined our team it's been nothing but a testosterone contest on this team.
Allen-Once again, I'm not going to let anyone try to outshine me. I am winning this challenge for my team, I'm going to be the one to do it. I don't need any super strategic approach, just some brute strength.
Strike, Sharidan, Lynne, Reuvan, and Skye were all wearing deer outfits and meeting in the middle of the woods.
"Okay, so how do we want to approach this?" Lynne asked. "Should we split up or stick together?"
"If we stick together we're just making ourselves into one big target," Strike said, "I say we all split up. Even if they catch two of us we can still win with three."
"Agreed," Reuvan said.
The five broke off and began to branch out through the woods. Skye quivered as she soon found herself alone. She clung to trees and tried to roll between them stealthily. Eventually she spotted some movement coming from the other direction.
"Aaaaah, don't kill me!" she cried as she ran in a terrified panic.
"Aha, gotcha!" Allen exclaimed as he spotted her and chased after her.
Allen moved quickly and was soon able to gain on Skye. Skye spotted Strike and ran to him for protection.
"Strike, Strike, Strike, save me!" Skye cried as she clung to the boy.
"Uh," Strike grunted.
"Two for the price of one," Allen laughed.
"No, take him instead, I'm too young to die!" Skye cried as she threw Strike at Allen.
Allen tossed his net and caught Strike inside of it. Skye meanwhile used this chance to run frantically into the woods and away from Allen.
Confessional:
Strike-Well, you can count us out of this now.
Reuvan was also trying to carefully make his wood through the woods, but found this difficult when his sleeves were constantly snagging on brambles. He groaned as he tugged off some clinging thorns. It wasn't long before Sebastian spotted him though.
"Aha!" Sebastian cried as he dove for Reuvan.
Reuvan leapt out of the way just in time. Sebastian recovered quick though and chased after him. Reuvan turned and ran, forgoing stealth for speed. Sebastian readied his net, but tripped over a rock and fell to the ground. Reuvan tried to give himself a lead, but got snagged on a branch. Sebastian dived for him again, but Reuvan shimmied along the tree and out of the way.
"Come on, hold still!" Sebastian whined.
Reuvan bolted again and Sebastian followed suit. Reuvan came to a rushing river. He clenched his teeth, he didn't have much else to run, and Sebastian was fast gaining on him. He backed up quickly then made the leap across. His feet awkwardly landed on the other edge and he wavered before rolling forward to the ground and continuing to run. Sebastian also glanced at the river nervously.
"Let's do this!" Sebastian exclaimed as he leapt across…only to land in the river and get washed away.
Confessional:
Sebastian-Well, thank god no one saw that.
Sharidan had reached the side of a mountain. She heard someone approaching and clung to the back of the rock. She inched along it slowly, just enough to peer over the side. She saw Allen coming towards her. She kept herself pressed against the rock. She sidled along as Allen walked around. She managed to always keep herself out of view. Once Allen started to head in the opposite direction, Sharidan continued to creep towards the way she was going. However, she ended up slipping against some gravel. The sound was enough to cause Allen to turn around. He saw no one.
"Come out wherever you are," he said as he slowly walked back. "I know you're out here."
He peered into a crevice in the side of the mountain. Found nothing.
"Huh," he exclaimed as he turned around to Sharidan.
"Lights out!" she exclaimed as she swung a large tree branch against his head.
Allen was stunned momentarily, and Sharidan was able to keep running.
Confessional:
Allen-Okay, let's get our stories straight…I was attacked by a bear.
Jacquie was currently directing Jodi and Caleb with her trap.
"Okay, Caleb, how are the pits coming?" Jacquie asked.
"We've got plenty," Caleb said as he covered up one of many pitfalls.
"And how is our pendulum?" Jacquie asked as she looked up at Jodi in a tree.
"It's uh…penduluming," Jodi replied as she revealed a ball attached to a vine tied to a higher tree branch. "Are you sure we're not making this a little too complicated?"
"Of course not," Jacquie said. "we just need to make sure everything is perfectly in place and I swear this will pay off."
"Shh, someone's coming," Caleb urged.
"Okay, get into position and ready for attack," Jacquie signaled to Jodi.
It was Skye running desperately for the flag.
"And…now!" Jacquie called.
Jodi released the pendulum. However, it swung right past Skye and slammed into Jacquie. The impact caused her to stumble backwards and ram into Caleb. The two of them tumbled into a pit together. Skye, meanwhile, was able to reach the flag.
"I did it, I did it!" she cheered.
"Well, that just went swimmingly," Jodi remarked.
Confessional:
Skye-I am the best!
Jacquie-Okay, so that didn't go perfectly, but it should have worked in theory.
Lynne crawled on the grass and made sure to stay under the bushes as she moved.
"Okay, okay , guys, that wasn't quite how I planned it," Jacquie was saying to her group. "But I think I know what went wrong and how we can improve this. If we could just set up the pendulum again."
Jodi just rolled her eyes as she grabbed the vine. Lynne continued to move. She crept up to a tree and held against it. Then she began to crawl. She would have to go out into the open and risk being seen to reach the flag. She got up and prepared to run. She waited till the others were farthest away then darted.
"Ah!" Jacquie cried as she spotted Lynne.
Jacquie prepared to chase after her, however, in the sudden commotion, Jodi released the pendulum and Jacquie ran right into it. Jacquie was knocked to the ground, and Lynne joined Skye at the flagpole.
"So far that leaves us with 2 points for Cheftastic and one for Blaineriffic," Blaineley announced. "It all comes down to whether Reuvan and Sharidan can make it to the end or will get caught."
Confessional:
Lynne-Those two had better not blow it now.
Jodi-Wow, for all of Jacquie's smart talk, looks like brawns might have been the way to go for this one.
Reuvan was nearing the flag. He hid behind some rocks, but could see it in the distance. He began to creep towards the area, when suddenly he was tackled from behind.
"Aha!" Sebastian, now dripping wet, exclaimed. "Thought you'd lost me, eh?"
Reuvan kicked Sebastian under the chin and made a run for the flag.
"Oh no you don't!" Sebastian exclaimed as he chased again.
He pulled out a rope and spun it into a lasso. He tossed it and managed to snag Reuvan by the leg.
"You're mine!" Sebastian announced.
Reuvan couldn't escape and was dragged back to Sebastian.
"Sebastian ties it up, 2-2," Chef announced. "It's all on Sharidan now."
Confessional:
Sebastian-Well, I'd say that makes up for my screw-up earlier.
Sharidan had gotten close to the flag. She clung to some trees as she watched the three guarding it set up their trap again. She began to sneak the other direction…only to see an angry Allen coming for her.
"Yikes," she remarked.
"You're in trouble now!" Allen exclaimed.
Sharidan considered fleeing, but instead ducked in a split second move and slid between Allen's legs. She then bolted away from the flag and away from Allen.
"You can run but you can't escape," Allen said as he prepared his net.
Sharidan continued to run until she came to a net-wielding Sebastian. Sebastian was expecting to see her coming for him and shed used this to her advantage. She shoved Sebastian to the ground, using her momentum with her and pried the net out of his hands. She then twirled around and tossed it at Allen, trapping him on the ground.
"Thank you, gentlemen, and now I've got a challenge to win," Sharidan declared.
Sharidan ran back towards the flag now.
"Incoming!" Jacquie announced. "This time it'll work!"
Jodi released the pendulum…only for the vine to snap and the rock to drop prematurely. Jacquie looked ready to burst a vein.
"Just…get in the pit!" she snapped as she grabbed Sharidan by the arm.
Sharidan just shoved her off and let her stumble backwards into the pit. Sharidan was free to join Skye and Lynne at the base of the flag.
"And Team Cheftastic wins immunity!" Blaineley announced. "They will not have to vote out any of their own, but for Team Blaineriffic…it's a different story. See you eight tonight."
Confessional:
Lynne-Oh thank you.
Reuvan-I could come to like this winning streak thing.
Allen-So we lost, big deal, I'll just get to kill someone else who blew it for us.
(Team Blaineriffic)
"Okay, so how do we want to go about this now?" Caleb asked Rudy and Orchid as they sat in the shelter.
"I do believe that Allen would like to see Sebastian out," Orchid responded.
"Hm, I guess that's one option," Caleb remarked. "He really has been trying hard in challenges, though, I'd hate to just turn him out because of it."
"I wouldn't mind," Rudy said. "What did he expect coming over here? That we'd welcome him with milk and cookies?"
"I just think we ought to explore all of our options," Caleb said, "what about Jodi? I hardly even see her around the camp, and she doesn't seem like much of a teamplayer. I feel like she'd just go straight for the individual game when we merged."
"Don't care about her either," Rudy shrugged. "Would have no problem with that."
"Hey, guys, what are you talking about?" Jacquie asked as she joined the group. "Just kidding, you're talking about voting Sebastian, right?"
"Considering it," Caleb replied hesitantly.
"Well I think it's the only move that makes sense right now," Jacquie stated. "Face it, no one else has ties to both teams and when we merge that's going to make him way more dangerous. Even if he says he's with us, he'll always have the opportunity to flip which would be much harder for us. He could swap on us next round for all we know and put us at a huge disadvantage. I think keeping him a round longer is a risk we can't afford to take."
Confessional:
Jacquie-I want to ensure that this is all on Sebastian right now. I've got no connection with him, nor do I want him, taking him out would only better my game.
Caleb-Jacquie does have a point about Sebastian, and it seems to be the easiest way to go, but I am not playing this game for Jacquie and Allen, I have to make my own decisions too. And I also still have that Blaineley Idol which would just cancel the whole thing. I have to ask myself though if it's more worth cutting someone loose or using this trump card early.
"Alright, guys," Jacquie said as she gathered Neil and Jodi. "We've got the plan and it's Sebastian."
"It has to be?" Neil asked.
"Considering that Jodi is the alternate target, yes it has to be," Jacquie said.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa, I'm the other target?" Jodi asked. "From who?"
"I dunno, Caleb I guess mentioned it," Jacquie said.
"What did I ever do to him?" Jodi groaned dramatically.
"It doesn't matter, I've got most people on Sebastian," Jacquie said, "we can still do this."
Confessional:
Jodi-Well, thanks a lot, Jacquie, I'm sure this is somehow her fault. I'm being targeted and can't keep cruising beneath the radar. If I survive this I'll definitely need to have to start thinking of my next move.
Sebastian met with Neil.
"So, what's the story?" Sebastian asked. "How are we going to go about this?"
"Well…not going to lie, it's looking like it could be you," Neil said awkwardly while rubbing the back of his head.
"What!? Seriously?" Sebastian groaned.
"Seriously," Neil answered. "Believe me, it's not what I want, but seems like there's a push for it."
"Well then we're going to have to push back!" Sebastian declared. "Do you think we could get it onto Rudy? Or Allen?"
"Honestly, I think your best bet is to go after Jodi," Neil said, "apparently she's the only name that's also on the table right now."
"Alright, then let's go for it!" Sebastian said.
Confessional:
Neil-I don't want to turn on Jacquie, but as far as I'm concerned I've never had a deal with Jodi aside from Jacquie suddenly bringing us together.
Sebastian-I was hoping that last night was a sign that I'd be able to fit in here, but looks like I'm still going to have to earn my place. I'm willing to fight for it though!
Sebastian charged over to Allen.
"We need to talk!" he exclaimed.
"Come to apologize for blowing the challenge?" Allen scoffed. "It's too late for that."
"We both blew it!" Sebastian said angrily. "But that's not the point! The point is that you and I are both strong when it comes to challenges and there's no reason to deny it. I propose we actually do what's best for this team and take out Jodi. She's not going to be able to bring as much to challenges, and we do not want Team Blaineriffic to plummet into a losing streak so close to the merge."
Allen looked ready to say something.
"Don't even talk," Sebastian said. "Do it or don't, that's my plea."
Confessional:
Allen-Hm, well…it's true I don't have any reason to keep Jodi around, but it's ridiculous that Sebastian thinks he can consider himself on MY level at challenges.
Sebastian-I hate having to ask Allen for a favor, but he seems to be the big one pushing my name and so I'll need to get him to shift his target if the rest are to go for it.
(Elimination Ceremony)
"Welcome back, Team Blaineriffic," Blaineley said, "two in a row after such a strong streak…that's got to hurt."
"Someone's going to be hurt by the end of the night," Rudy remarked.
"So last night was unanimous for Irene," Chef said, "expecting a repeat tonight?"
"I'm hoping for it," Caleb said, "we cannot afford to splinter at this point, it will only leave us a flaming mess at a critical part of the game."
"Last time, Rudy seemed to be the other one in trouble," Blaineley said, "Is that still the case?"
"It better not be," Rudy said firmly.
"I'm the one who's in danger," Sebastian declared. "I'm still an outsider to some people and it's come back to bite me."
"It's not so much that you're an outsider," Jacquie said, "you're working very hard to prove yourself and I think all of us except Allen can respect that much. The thing is, though, you've got connections that we don't, and that's what makes you a threat at the merge."
"I seriously don't," Sebastian said, "I had nothing going on with the majority of my old team, and even Strike has made it clear that he's not interested in my anymore."
"That's still more than any of us have," Jacquie pointed out.
"Well, what's to stop anyone else from flipping?" Sebastian pointed out. "Rudy clearly isn't exactly Mr. Popular, seeing as how I was warned about him as soon as I got here. And I was told before this vote that if I wanted to survive I'd have to vote Jodi, so I guess that shows just how much she's valued here. Anyone could flip, and just because they don't have 'connections' doesn't mean they won't still screw you over."
"What are you talking about, I am totally devoted to this lovely cult," Jodi replied.
"I believe that this really comes down to risk management," Orchid declared. "There's always a risk, the question is, where is it highest?"
"Well, I hope you've got it all figured out because it's time to vote," Blaineley declared.
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"We have the votes," Blaineley announced. "Same as yesterday, if you receive the most torches, your dummy will be burnt and you will be sent out of this game."
"First vote…" Chef read, "…Jodi!"
Jodi rolled her eyes.
"Second vote…" Blaineley continued, "…Sebastian."
"No hard feelings, Jodi," Sebastian said, "I'm just trying to survive."
"That's nice I guess," Jodi replied.
"Third vote…" Chef said, "…Sebastian!"
"Fourth vote…" Blaineley continued, "…Sebastian!"
"Fifth vote," Chef read, "leaving the game in 13th place…"
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"Sebastian!"
"Ugh, screw you guys," Sebastian groaned as he got up. "I wouldn't have flipped. But Jodi, you'd better, because I can tell you that you're on the bottom and probably next to go."
"Thanks for the tip, hun," Jodi replied as she waved goodbye.
Sebastian left and got on the Boat of Losers.
"Alright, you seven," Blaineley said, "head back home, and try to get your mojo back on. Until tomorrow, good night."
Votes:
Jodi-If I leave then I will not be amused, it's got to be you, Sebastian.
Sebastian-Sorry, Jodi, but this is my best shot.
Jacquie-Maybe you'd stay loyal to us, maybe not…but what my vote is about is simply what's going to be best for me. So long, Sebastian.
Allen-As if I'd need your help to carry this team, I managed just fine before you got here and I'll probably be even better once you stop holding us down. See ya, Sebastain.
Orchid-My apologies, Sebastian, you took a risk in staying here, but there are some risks that do not pay off.
Caleb-For the record, I think this sucks, but Jacquie is right, you're never going to feel like a member of the core, and I can't risk the temptation of you screwing us over at the merge.
Rudy-See you, Mr. Goody Two Shoes Sebastian, I never liked you anyways.
Neil-Ugh, this is not what I wanted, Seb, but the majority has spoken and I can't go against it now.
(Conclusion)
"Despite surviving his first Elimination at Blaineriffic, Sebastian gets cut at his second," Blaineley wrapped up. "Yet his elimination brings both teams once step closer to being even."
"So what does the future hold in store?" Chef said. "Will Jodi switch teams? Will Caleb end up using his newfound idol? Will Lynne and Strike ever reach a truce?"
"We've reached the final 12," Blaineley declared, "but that still leaves plenty more to go, so don't miss the next…Total…Drama…Switcheroni!"
Teams:
Team Cheftastic
Strike
Sharidan
Reuvan
Lynne
Skye
Team Blaineriffic:
Caleb
Allen
Jacquie
Jodi
Neil
Rudy
Orchid
Eliminated: Loren, Hilary, Roy, Cerise, Theodore, Noriko, Irene, Sebastian
Author's Note: And Sebastian's out of the equation. Originally, I was going to have Seb eliminated as soon as he accidentally swapped teams, but I considered it and felt that it might be more fun to have him trying to make do on the foreign team...but still ultimately doomed. With Sebastian I mainly wanted to show just how risky it was to flip teams and integrate, and give a reason why people weren't constantly swapping teams all over the place. He was fun while he lasted, though, and I enjoyed him for that much.