Previously on Total Drama Island, our remaining 13 competitors found themselves in a piggyback race for the gold as they had to make it up a booby trapped cliff. Six pairs of contestants, including our co-host Lisa, took part in the event and after falls, nets, and avalanches, it was Walter`s quick thinking that brought the win home for the Deadly Deer. At the elimination ceremony, even though Ezekiel only needed one vote to be eliminated, he managed to survive the night and it was our animal communicator Danielle that had to take the walk on the dock of shame.
Well here we are. Today is a very special episode and for more than one reason. Why is it special? Well for that you`ll just have to tune into today`s super exciting episode of, Total. Drama. Island!
(There is no intro as we fade into the beginning of the episode)
The Raccoons are in the cafeteria, looking a bit saddened that one of their teammates is gone.
*Confessional*
Nate: Man, it stinks that Danielle`s gone. It`s weird. She was the other returnee from last season besides me. In fact, she`s the first person from last season to be eliminated. I guess we`re starting to get to the point where anyone`s fair game. Well there`s no way I`M getting punked out of placing in the top 5 this time. (he crosses his arms) No way.
*End Confessional*
A few seats down, Gwen walks over, cradling a cup of coffee as she sits down at her usual spot. Charlie puts up a hand. `Hey Gwen. What`s up?` A groggy Gwen keeps staring forwards. `Not yet Chuck. I`m not quite there yet.` Charlie chuckles. Charlie makes a zipping motion with his fingers against his lips pretending to throw away the key.
Eva meanwhile has her earbuds in her ears as she`s listening to her music. Every now and then she finds herself glancing up at Simon.
*Confessional*
Eva: Ugh. Eva. What are you doing? What is bothering you so much about that stupid Jacobs? (she smacks her own face) come on Eva. Head in the game
*End Confessional*
Over at the Deer table, Gerdie is sitting next to Izzy as she`s looking at Ezekiel and Dawn being lovey dovey. `Wow. They make a cute couple, huh?` She asks mainly herself, but Izzy responds. `Oh totally. I think those two are definitely going to make it. I have a sixth sense about these things. At least I have ever since I got that metal plate in my head.` She hits a part of her head which makes a `thonk` noise.
Gerdie tries not to laugh as she tries to change the topic. `So Izzy, no one that YOU would like to spend time with like that?` Izzy turns to her, then puts a finger on her chin and turns back.
*Confessional*
Izzy: I haven`t exactly had the best track with boyfriends. My last one put out a restraining order against me. Weird I know. I mean, using high powered night vision goggles is the sincerest form of flattery!
*End Confessional*
Gerdie sighs as this is obviously getting her nowhere. `You know Izzy, we were talking about something yesterday but we were kind of cut off by a large net. You were going to say something about Walter?`
Snapping out of her thought process she looks back to Gerdie. `Oh! Right! I was going to say that`s because me and Walt are best buds!` Gerdie raises an eyebrow and smirks. `And…that`s it?`
*Confessional*
Izzy: Ohhhh she`s trying to see if me and Walt are an item. Haha! I was wondering what that was about! (she puts a finger to her chin) well don`t get me wrong, I really like him, he`s rich, really nice, cute, and he likes the same kind of soda that I do, but there`s something missing…
*End Confessional*
Suddenly, as if on cue, Walter pops up behind Izzy. `Heya Izzy!` This actually seems to catch her off guard as she turns to see a grinning Walter. `Hey! Sorry about that. You`re always sneaking up on me. Thought I`d give it a try. It`s actually more fun than I thought it would be.` Izzy doesn`t respond though as her eyes start to shimmer.
Gerdie having nearly spit out her drink in shock, looks over at Walter. `Jesus Walt. That your first time doing that? Because you`re pretty damn good at it.` She looks down at Walter`s feet. `And didn`t you used to wear shoes?` Walter`s eyes follow hers as he looks down at his feet, showing him wearing sandals. He shrugs. `Yeah…another pair finally gave out yesterday at the hiking challenge. I think I`m just going to start using sandals in general. I know this sounds weird, but I swear I think shoes are out to get me or something.
*Confessional*
Izzy: (has her hands on her cheeks with a gigantic smile on her face)
*End Confessional*
Standing up, Izzy moves over to Walter. `Wow! That was so good Walt! I never knew you had such skill!` Walter finds himself blushing a bit. `Oh uh.. t..thanks Izzy.` Izzy brings her fist down into her hand as if she just had an idea. `Hey! Walt, I have a great idea! How about you be my boyfriend?`
At the sheer blatantness of this, Gerdie spits out her drink for real this time. Walt on the other hand opens his eyes in shock. `Wait. What?` Izzy shrugs. `I mean, I like you like that. The only question is if you-` But she`s interrupted as Walter grabs her by the shoulders and immediately kisses her. Shocked at first, Izzy quickly accepts his kiss as they slowly sink to the floor as they begin to make out.
Looking side to side, Gerdie stands up. `Yeah, I`m just gonna..uh…excuse me.` She says as she carefully steps over the couple and leaves the area.
*Confessional*
Walter: (His hair is messed up and he`s covered in kiss marks) YES! (he shoots his fists up in the air)
*End Confessional*
Looking across the room, Nate raises an eyebrow, fork halfway to his mouth. `Huh. So.. yeah. That just happened.` A voice suddenly interrupts his train of thought. `Well I think it`s very sweet.` The camera zooms out slightly to show Alice. Nate lowers his eyelids to half. `Hey Alice.` She turns to him. `You don`t seem pleased to see me.` Nate smirks. `It`s not that, it`s how you just kind of….appear. I think I`m going to have put a bell on your or something.`
Alice turns to him. `You mean you don`t mind speaking with me?` Nate raises an eyebrow. `SHOULD I mind?` She shrugs. `Most people do.` Nate rolls his eyes. `Yeah well most people suck.` Suddenly Nate hears a sound that he could almost have sworn was a laugh. Turning back to Alice, he sees her with her usual neutral face.
*Confessional*
Alice: I`m not used to speaking to the same person for so long. Most people… (She touches the bandaged half of her face) feel uncomfortable around me. But…not Nate. (She keeps her composure but blushes a tiny bit)
*End Confessional*
Unfortunately, this time is finally cut short as Chris steps into the room with Lisa in tow. Looking over at the two on the ground, Lisa pulls her fist down. `Yes!` She pulls out a piece of paper and puts a mark on it. Chris leans over. `What is that?` She smiles and leans over whispering. `It`s a bingo game I`ve made for relationships. See? I`ve already got Geroff, Ezedawn and Katecent. I just got Waltzy! I mean, I don`t have a bingo yet… but soon!` Chris raises an eyebrow. `Katecent? Ezedawn?` Lisa shrugs. `It`s a lot easier than saying their names over and over again.` Chris smiles and sighs. `Whatever makes you happy Lise.`
He then turns back to the campers. `Good morning campers! Hope you slept well. Because today, we have a special surprise for you.` Chris, having started to speak, a messy Izzy and Walter pop back up in their seats. `However, to hear this surprise, you`re going to have to follow me.`
The campers who didn`t get to finish their meals sigh as they stand up and follow Chris outside. Eventually they all find themselves at the bonfire ceremony location as the two teams stand separately.
Chris has his usual smile as he looks to the campers. `So guys, I have two surprises for you today. First of all, the producers and I have decided that as a little treat, we are going to have the merge one episode earlier than expected. So congratulations. You all have made the merge. The teams are officially dissolved.`
Hearing this, everyone high fives and hugs each other, the Deer join up with the Raccoons in one big group. Chris looks over them and smiles. `Yes. Good job everyone. However, there is one more bit of business.` Everyone stops and turns to him.
Seeing their trepidation he continues. "Remember when I said don`t expect anyone to come back this season?" He leans over and lowers his eyelids to half and smiles deviously. "I lied."
*Confessional*
Chris: Actually, I didn`t even plan on lying to these guys on this. But the producers called and said that the season was turning a little too `Kumbaya` for their tastes and they said they needed some drama. (he leans back) Well producers, your wish is my command. Ha!
*End Confessional*
As the boat pulls into the harbor, Chris puts his hands behind his back and smirks as he looks over to the campers. `So everyone, please welcome back our two previously eliminated campers!`
The door opens and two silhouettes of figures emerge from the boat as they step onto the island. As they do, reactions range from wide eyes, to gasps.
The scene cuts as it statics for a moment before turning to the confessional.
*Confessional*
Friedrich: Well hey there sis. Thought that big bro was off the island for good, huh? Well sorry to disappoint, but he`s back. Not only that, (he crosses his arms and puts on a smug expression) He`s also got a girlfriend. (Courtney, who was hiding behind him steps out and leans on his shoulder)
Courtney: Darn right he does. (she bends over and they kiss) (They finish and she stands up, crossing her arms.) These guys are about to learn they messed with the wrong two competitors.
(they both look into the camera and smirk)
Courtney: So everyone… Bring it on.
*End Confessional*
(Intro starts up)
Cameras start popping out of strange places like the ground, trees, and gopher holes.
Dear mom and dad I`m doing fine, you guys are on my mind
The camera begins to travel up the island. Lisa tries to gesture openly on Chris' shoulders only for them both to lose balance, flailing their arms and falling backwards as the camera moves past them. It moves its way to the top of the cliff before jumping. As it's about to hit the water it stops and rotates so that it skims the water and shows a boat.
You asked me what I wanted to be, and now I think the answer is plain to see,
Nate is sitting in a boat when a shark pops up. Nate recoils in horror. The shark gets a tap on its shoulder to reveal Alice bobbing in the water doing nothing with her normal blank expression. Seeing Alice, the shark freaks out and swims away. Nate looks at Alice and, putting his hand on his hips, smirks.
I want to be famous
Vincent is looking at this while holding a bunch of fan memorabilia. Suddenly he stops and drops everything he's carrying to pick up a phone that says a large "KATIE" on the caller ID. He smiles and begins to talk into the phone.
I want to live close to the sun
Simon is freaked out as he is in the back of a canoe and the sasquatchanakawa is at the front. They go over a waterfall, but seeing as the sasquatchanakawa is much heavier, it causes Simon to go flying into the sky offscreen instead of off the edge in the canoe with the yeti.
Pack your bags cause I`ve already won
Ezekiel and Dawn are both sitting on a log, cross legged and meditating. They each open one eye and look at each other. They smile gently as they do so.
Everything to prove nothing in my way, I`ll get there one day.
We move to the cafeteria and go in through the window. Sitting at a table, Courtney and Gerdie are both arguing, gesturing angrily with their limbs. Finally, Gerdie lunges at Courtney as they become embroiled in a battle underneath the camera's view. Chef walks by with a pot of food. He looks down as if seeing them, shrugs and keeps walking.
Cause I want to be famous
Eva chases Friedrich out the kitchen door and outside. The camera follows them. As Eva is stopping to motion at Friedrich angrily, Simon drops into her arms. He waves nervously only for Eva to roll her eyes and give Simon a half smile.
Na nananana na nananana na nananana na
Walter has a bucket of cleaning products about to clean a seal on the beach. Thinking it looks a little off he reaches over and grabs the seal. The head pops off to reveal it's Izzy in a suit. This surprises him as smiling, Izzy leaps out of the suit and glomps Walter, knocking them both offscreen
I wanna be I wanna be I wanna be famous
We cut to the boat of loserdom. A large portion of the boat has been painted with a black skull. Grigory stands there satisfied with a paint brush. Jaylee sees this and faints. Caden checks her pulse. As mirror images, Geoff is sighing looking at a picture of Gerdie while Katie is doing the same with Vincent, only she's on the phone. Trent is playing his guitar. Danielle is playing with Chippy. Ana is relaxing in a lounge chair in a bikini. Seeing her phone vibrate she throws it over the edge of the boat.
I wanna be I wanna be I wanna be famous
It fades to the campfire at night. Charlie and Gwen are sitting at the campire near each other. It looks like Charlie's trying to explain a comment he made when Gwen puts her finger to his lips. He stops and smiles. She pulls it away.
As the campers begin to whistle the theme, the two start to move in closer as if they're about to kiss. Chris pops inbetween them offering them a marshmallow on a platter. He looks over to see Lisa glaring at him. He gives her an apologetic shrug.
We zoom out to see the sign say "Total Drama Island" with the "Season 2" tacked on beneath it.
Eliminated
24th: Courtney
23rd: Trent
22nd: Jaylee
21st: Grigory
20th: Ana
19th: Friedrich
18th: Caden
17th: Geoff
16th: Katie
15th: Danielle
Courtney and Friedrich Return
Remaining Campers: Alice, Charlie, Dawn, Ezekiel, Eva, Gwen, Gerdie, Walter, Izzy, Vincent, Courtney, Simon, Friedrich, Nate
AN: Hmmmm…I wonder….how many of you saw this coming? I feel like at this point, the producers and Chris would both feel that the cast that`s left wasn`t really having any drama and people were getting along too well. And that wouldn`t make for good TV. So what better way to stir up the pot than bring back the two most controversial contestants? This seems like something Chris would do in a heartbeat and I think it`s very in character for him to do this. I tried to keep this reveal as secret as I could so I certainly hope this caught everyone off guard. So…I wonder…who`s going home next time… Who will it be? Well…..you`ll just have to wait and see…. (laughs maniacally)
P.S. Everyone`s desire for their final 2 lead to an…interesting result. I`m going to do my best to keep the most people happy I can. I factored in the scores of want vs don`t want and that basically set up the order of elimination. This shall be interesting…
P.P.S: I love how sporadic and random the fruition of the Waltzy romance came about because let`s be honest, this is EXACTLY how it would have gone. Izzy is not one for schmaltzy romantic confessions like Katie/Vincent or Ezekiel/Dawn. I really do love Waltzy and think they are just adorable.
(Also here are the official pairing names. Ezedawn, Waltzy, Gerdoff, (Gwarlie or Chawen haven`t decided) Nalice, Katecent, Simeva, and Frietney)