The Grand Finale?
"Okay campers, this is it: the final round of this season's talent contest!" Chris announced. "The score's are VERY close and it's still anyone contest!"
Backstage, Zach took a deep breath. Winning this contest was more than just winning invincibility: it was winning tickets to see his favorite band of all time: AC/DC. Normally, Zach would stay cool in situations like this, but for some reason, he was having trouble doing so tonight. To make matters worse for him, he was going to be the final performance of the evening.
"Out first, for the Flying Squirrel's, put your hands together for KATILLA!"
Katilla came onto the stage wearing a rocker's outfit, carrying a guitar, and holding her Alice in Chains guitar pick tightly in her hand. She waved wildly at the audience before she started strumming on the guitar and began to sing her favorite song of all time:
"SCHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLL'SSSSSSSS OUT…FOR…SUMMER!!!!" Katilla shouted into the microphone, her fingers still strumming along her guitar and smiling the whole time.
Her teammates let out wild cheers for Katilla as she continued to sing her tribute to her favorite singer of all time. The loudest of these cheers came from Sam and Marlie, who were standing on their feet in appreciation for their friend.
Confession Cam
Sam – You know, that Katilla girl is one crazy chick….but she's one crazy chick that can rock baby!!!
Marlie – I'm still not sure if I ever want to be her roommate in college or anything, but I have to admit: she IS a pretty good singer. Now only if we could work on calming her down…it could take a few tranquilizer darts, but it may work.
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"Wicked singing Katilla!" Chris shouted as he walked onto the stage after Katilla had struck the final chord in her song. "But let's find out if our judges think the same thing. Owen?"
"Katilla…THAT WAS TOTALLY AWESOME!" Owen shouted, smiling as widely as he could. "If I could give it ten stars, I would! But since I can only give you five, then that's what I'm gonna give ya baby!"
"Sweet!" Katilla screamed loudly. Unfortunately, she forgot that her microphone was still on and her shriek rang all throughout the campgrounds. Some of the camper's hairs were standing on edge, mainly Chris'.
"Take the cameras off me! Take the cameras off me!" Chris panicked. "Just go to Lindsay and Noah for their scores!" And with that, he raced backstage before people could look at his hair any longer than they already had.
"I'm gonna give you five stars just for causing Chris' hair to stand on edge like that!" Noah said, clinging onto his side from laughing so hard. "That was TOO funny!"
"Okay, I totally thought that what you did to Chip was funny too," Lindsay chuckled. "But in regards to the song…I thought that a guy sang it…and you didn't sound like a guy at all. I guess I can give you three and a half stars."
"13.5 stars…darn Canadian judges, I love you so!" Katilla happily replied as she raced over to each one and kissed them on the cheek. Owen blushed feverishly, Lindsay chuckled even more, and Noah became paralyzed with shock.
Meanwhile, Chris's voice bellowed from the speakers: he was announcing the next act off stage because of his little hair mishap that took place a couple seconds ago.
"Okay campers, so Katilla scores 13.5 points for her team (though I don't think she deserves any points for what she did to my hair). That means the Flying Squirrel's have a total of 35 points! Up next for the All-Star Beavers is our very own sister from season one, give it up for the singing talents of the BEAUTIFUL LESHAWNA!"
The All-Star Beavers cheered loudly as Leshawna made her way onto the stage. She looked a little unsure of herself and uncomfortable on stage, but the encouragement from her teammates made her feel a little better.
"Man, Harold would be all OVER you if he saw you right now!" DJ whistled, causing the larger sister to slightly blush.
Confession Cam
Leshawna – Man, I'd be lying if I didn't say I wasn't nervous. I was literally shaking in my high-heels. I was just hoping that my plan would work. To he honest, until today, I had never done anything like that before.
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Leshawna took a deep breath and waited for the music to start. Once it did, Leshawna's anxiousness immediately disappeared as she let the music flow through her. Everyone in the audience immediately recognized the song:
"First I was afraid…I was petrified…kept thinking that I couldn't live without you by my side..."
"Oh no…she isn't," Zach whimpered backstage.
"OH SWEET! I LOVE THIS SONG!" Owen shouted out.
"Oya Mira!" Angelica whistled from the Wild Turkey's bench. " Eschucha a la musica buena! YOU GO GIRL!"
Russell was cheering for Leshawna in his native tongue wildly.
"You kept thinking that I'd lay down and die…OH NO NOT I! I WILL SURVIVE!" Leshawna screamed out as she pointed off stage towards Chris.
"Yeah! You tell her Leshawna!" Trent shouted happily.
"I'LL SURVIVE…I WILL SURVIVE…HEY! HEY!"
Confession Cam
Bridgette – That was…
Angelica - …the greatest…
Trent - …the wildest…
Rayne - …the most energetic…
Russell – (says something in Russian)
Sam - …act of the night!
Zach – (looking very nervous) I'm in trouble
Kenny – (Sitting in a wheel chair looking around the room, still feeling dazed) I have a feeling that I'm not in Kansas anymore.
END
Chris came running onto the stage as soon as Leshawna's performance came to an end, cheering and clapping along with the rest of the campers and the judges. His hair had been fixed and he was smiling greatly.
:"THAT…WAS…WICKED!!!!" Chris shouted. ""THAT WAS SO WICKED! I LOVED IT! THAT'S GONNA BRING IN THE RATINGS!"
Leshawna didn't care that Chris was using her for ratings. She was enjoying the moment. Even though her heart pounding greatly and sweat was dripping from her head like a faucet, she felt great. Her teammates, even Heather, were applauding her loudly and proudly.
"Now let's see what the judges have to say about that performance!"
"AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! FIVE STARS FOR AN AWESOME SONG SUNG BY AN AWESOME WOMAN! WHOO-HOO!" Owen happily shouted.
"Lawanda, you were SO great! You even sounded like that girl who sang the song originally. I'm giving you five stars too!"
"Leshawna, if I have to be honest with you," Noah started with a scowl, "In addition to not forgiving you for voting me off in season one, I think that you're the bossiest, loudest, upfront black chick I've ever met."
Leshawna was glaring at Noah intensely. Noah didn't change his facial expression either. A hush fell over the crowd as the two confronted each other.
Suddenly, Noah's scowl turned into a smile. "Buy man, you know how to sing! Five stars!"
Leshawna and the All-Star Beavers cheered loudly. Leshawna had just received a perfect score!
"THAT'S UNANIMOUS THEN! LESHAWNA GETS A PERFECT SCORE!" Chris bellowed out. "That puts the All-Star Beavers in the lead with 35.5 points!"
Normally, Chris would have shooed Leshawna off the stage, but he decided to let her enjoy the moment…foe a couple seconds. He counted to three and then scooted her off the stage.
"And now, for our final performance of the evening: please welcome our very own AC/DC worshipping musician…"
Backstage, Zach was fuming. The pressure of this contest was already starting to get to him, but now he was in a predicament where he was forced to get a perfect score for his team in order to win first place.
"This sucks," Zach said aloud to no one. "All my work…my following of AC/DC…my countless years of being a loyal fan….and even then, I'm not going to be able to go see them…THIS SUCKS!"
With that last statement, he kicked the side of the stage as hard as he could. Or, at least, he thought he had kicked the side of the stage. What he really kicked was his guitar, which was sitting there, ready for his performance. Instantly, it shattered into countless bits. Zach froze: he was in trouble.
"GIVE IT UP FOR ZACH!" Chris suddenly announced.
Zach's face turned white. He whispered for Chris to come over. Seeing him, Chris approached him. Zach showed him what was left of his guitar.
"Ooh, that's unfortunate," Chris chuckled.
"What now?" Zach asked him.
"Well, you've got two options: forfeit the round or find a replacement act in one minute or you'll be disqualified."
Zach didn't even answer Chris as he raced over to his teammates. As quickly as he could, he explained the situation to them.
"Wow…that was pretty dumb of you Zach," Lena replied.
"I know, I know. I'm sorry. I just…I let my urge to see AC/DC live get the better of me," Zach sighed. "But that's beyond the point: we need to put someone up there or we're going to lose!"
"Well, I've still got Peaches with me," Lena teased as she held her pet beaver up for all to see.
"NO!" Everyone snapped at once.
"Maddie? Derek? You two have anything?" Zach asked the two.
Both Maddie and Derek shook their heads 'no'.
"Great…what are we going to do?" Zach whimpered.
"Yo! Let me go on!" Jason confidently replied. "I'll bust rhymes that'll make their heads spin!"
"Oye, por favor, no," Angelica sighed.
"AW COME ON!" Jason begged. "You didn't even give me a chance to audition my mad skills and you're judging me already? That's a low-blow to J-Dawg!"
"Fifteen seconds, Wild Turkeys!" Chris called over.
Zach looked at everyone on his team. Then he looked over at Jason, who was jumping up and down in excitement. The next thing everyone knew, Jason was standing on the stage with a microphone in hand, smiling as widely as he could.
"All right people, there's been a little change in plans," Chris announced. "Performing last for the Wild Turkeys is none other than the free-styling skills of Jason!"
"J-Dawg!" Jason corrected him.
"Fine…J-Dawg," Chris sighed. "Let's hear it for him!"
The crowd applauded Jason as Chris exited the stage. Once the applause died down, Jason smiled widely, pulled the microphone up to his mouth, and began his free-styling:
"Yo! Yo! Yo! J-DAWG IN DA HOUSE!
I'm-a-rappin-and-a-sappin-when-I'm nappin'- and-a-clappin'!
"I'm-a-rockin'-and-a-knockin-and-a-poppin'-and-a-lockin'!
I'm-a-dancin'-and-romancin'-while-I'm-fancin'-with-girl's-glancin'!
"I'm-a-rollin'-and-a-bowlin'-and-a-strollin-with-Will-Knowlins
Fah-shizzle-to-the-rizzle-to-the-nizzle-to-the-GRIZZLY BEAR! Ugh!"
Jason lowered the microphone and took a bow, still smiling. But when all he could hear was the chirping of nearby crickets, he looked up again. Everyone was staring at Jason with stupefied looks on their faces. Zach's mouth was wide-opened and shocked. Angelica was hiding her face in embarrassment. Leshawna looked as though she had just seen the most horrendous movie to ever be made.
Finally, after several minutes of awkward silence, Noah from the judges table broke the silence.
"What…the hell…was THAT?" he demanded.
"Um…I'm confused," Lindsay whimpered. "Did he just perform?"
"I'm not sure," Owen whispered to her.
Over at the Wild Turkey's bench, its members were whispering amongst each other.
"Dude…that sucked," Derek whispered to Maddie, who nodded her head in agreement.
"We…are…so…screwed," Angelica whimpered.
"Boy, if a scarecrow could do that back in Kansas, the crows would be scared senseless," Kenny chuckled with a goofy grin.
Jason looked and felt very awkward as everyone from the audience snickered at his pitiful excuse of free-styling.
"Um…okay…snicker…now that Jasonahem has finished his chuckle free-styling…snort…let's get the judges…BWAAA HAA HAA HAA HAA!" Chris bellowed out laughing, earning him a very dirty glare from Jason. 'I'm sorry dude…it's just that you were so BAD! HAHAHAHAHAHA! Quickly, judges, score him before my stomach explodes from laughing!" Chris tried to calm himself down by taking deep breaths, but it wasn't working out so well.
"Um…sorry Jason, but I've gotta agree with Chris: you were pretty terrible. I give it a zero," Owen replied sympathetically.
"Okay, I'm not sure what you just did, but it really wasn't that good. I give it zero too," Lindsay added.
"Like you even have to ask me?" Noah scoffed.
Chris had finally managed to calm himself down and announced that the All-Star Beavers had won the competition.
"Here are your tickets guys!" Chris smiled. "Enjoy the concert!"
The All-Star Beavers walked away, hoisting Leshawna on their shoulders and cheering her name loudly and proudly.
"Flying Squirrel's, good effort, but not enough to pull out the win tonight. On the bright side, though, you're safe from tonight's vote!"
The Squirrel's applauded half-heatedly, relieved that they were going to be staying.
"As for the Wild Turkey's, I'll see you at the bonfire ceremony tonight! Pick your favorite loser!"
Immediately, many angry eyes fell on Jason, who winced at the sight of them.
Confession Cam
Jason – That sucker Zach set me up on purpose! He knows that J-Dawg is a threat to him! That's why he put me on the spot like that! It should be HIM going home tonight! He's the one who screwed us over! I think my fellow Turkey homies will realize that and vote the sucker off! (He makes a ridiculous hand-gesture).
Zach – Dude…that was HORRIBLE! Jason literally screwed us over tonight. He's gotta go!
Derek – I know I should be voting for Jason, but Zach's been making flirty eyes with Maddie as of late…I'm just starting to get a girl I think likes me! I can't have Zach here to rid me of any chance with her…do I even HAVE a chance with her? UGH! What to do?
Angelica – Finally! We're gonna get rid of that rap-star, gangster wannabe loser Jason! Adios hombre! Adios headaches! Adios lame rapping! Gracias Dios!
Lena – This is a tough one…Zach or Jason…(she picks up Peaches) What should I do, little guy? (she holds him up to her ear and listens to him chatter something in her ear) Really? Okay, if you say so.
Maddie – Who did I vote for? Well, Jason DID cost us the challenge back there. But on the other hand, Zach lost his temper and put us in that situation in the first place. (She swoons slightly) But he's so HOT! I can't vote for him. Jason seems more fitting. But tonight, I have to say…Kenny. He's taken a horrible beating ever since he's gotten here: food poisoning, being frozen by liquid nitrogen, and now, knocking himself senseless in the challenge tonight. Sorry Kenny, but this is a vote out of sympathy for you and in care for your well-being.
Kenny – (still in a wheelchair, looking around) If I…were the king…OF THE FOREEEEEEEEEEEEST! Gruff! Gruff!
END
The Wild Turkeys were sitting around the bonfire, looking very upset to be there. Angry glances were being cast back and forth between Zach and Jason. Angelica joined Zach in glaring at Jason whilst Derek, Maddie, and Lena just sat there, seeming very uncomfortable. Kenny was muttering a speech about having courage to himself.
"Wow…the tension here's pretty thick tonight. Seriously, you could cut it with a piece of string if you wanted to."
Several of the campers just grunted.
"Anyways, you all know the routine: when I call your names, come up and claim your marshmallow. The one that does not receive a marshmallow will immediately walk the dock of shame, board the boat of loser, and leave Beaver Camp…FOREVER! And no coming back…EVER!"
Normally, the campers would have winced, but they were all too irritated with one another to bother.
"Derek! Maddie! Lena! You three are safe!" Chris announced. All three campers happily walked up and got their marshmallows. Derek looked at Maddie and blushed slightly when she smiled back at him. Lena fed her marshmallow to Peaches.
"Angelica! Wicked dancing tonight bra! You're not going anywhere!"
Angelica smiled as she grabbed her marshmallow and stood next to the other safe campers.
Chris turned his attention to the three remaining campers.
"You three received quite a few votes…and rightfully so, I might add. You all were pretty lame in tonight's challenge. I'll be honest here: it was 3-2-2. But there are only two marshmallows left and three of you remain!"
Jason and Zach began to look nervous, but Kenny still looked out of it.
"The first name I'm going to call out is…
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…Kenny!"
Kenny did not move from his spot and bellowed out, "I AM OZ! THE GREAT AND POWERFUL!"
"Fine…Oz…you're safe," Chris sighed as he rolled his eyes.
Chef rolled his eyes too as he wheeled Kenny over to get his treat.
Jason and Zach began sweating profusely.
"Jason…Zach…THIS IS the final marshmallow."
Zach loosened his shirt collar slightly so he could swallow. Jason was taking deep breaths to calm himself down.
Derek looked sympathetically at Zach and muttered under his breath, 'I'm sorry,".
"The final marshmallow goes to…
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…Zach!"
Zach sighed in relief and raced to grab his marshmallow.
"WHAT? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?" Jason demanded as he stomped his foot in rage.
"Nope! Sorry J-Dawg, but you're out. It's time to catch your ride on the boat of losers, bro!" Chris smiled.
"Oh, I see how it is! Sure, gang-rape J-Dawg! Fine! You just voted off your most valuable aspect!" he blurted out while giving them all a rude hand gesture.
"Oh, shut it already!" Angelica snapped back. "You need to learn a little something called 'maturity'. When you do, come back and talk to us. Until then, hit the road, gringo!"
Jason just scoffed as he flipped everyone off one more time before walking down the dock of shame to the boat of losers, where Chef awaited to take him away.
Confession Cam
Angelica – Finally! Finally! That white poser's gone! Now maybe I can relax a little more. sigh I'm already starting to enjoy the peace and quiet.
END
Zach was slowly walking back towards his cabin. He was happy that he had survived the vote, but he was upset that he wasn't going to see his favorite band live tonight. In fact, that was eating him inside more than if he would have been voted off.
Just then, a large van that had just entered the campgrounds pulled up next to him. The windows rolled down and the driver called out to him, asking "Hey kid, is this Beaver Camp?"
Zach looked up gloomily and replied, "Yeah, this is the place. Why do you-"
He immediately stopped mid-sentence and stared at the van in awe. On the side, it read "AC/DC".
"N-N-No way," Zach shook. "A-A-Are you guys...AC/DC?"
"You were expecting Black Betty?" the drummer called out from the back window, smiling wildly.
"H-H-H-HOLY CRAP!" Zach shouted out. "IT'S REALLY YOU!"
"It's a pleasure kid," the lead vocalist called out from his window. "Anyways, you know where the cafeteria is? I can't make out this piece of crap map some guy named Chef sent us."
Without saying a word due to being star struck, Zach, dumbfounded, pointed down the road.
"Thanks a lot mate!" the lead guitarist responded. "By the way, love the shirt!"
Now, Zach was smiling from ear to ear. Here was his idol complimenting him on his shirt.
"Here ya go kid," the lead guitarist said again, throwing a t-shirt and a CD to Zach. "Thanks for the help! We'll be seeing ya!"
Without another word, the van drove off in the direction Zach had pointed them into. Zach was still in a state of awe as he looked down at the souvenirs the band had given him: it was their newest CD and a t-shirt that was autographed by everyone in the band. Zach jumped up and down in joy and almost squealed like a girl as he threw his new t-shirt on.
In the medical tent, Bridgette was tending to Geoff, who had his leg prepped up in a sling.
"Don't worry so much babe," Geoff smiled. "It's a minor sprain. Chef says I'll be good as new in a couple of days. And we've got a couple days before the next challenge, so it's all good."
"Well, I'm glad you're going to be okay," Bridgette smiled as she wiped away a tear. "You really scared me back there, you know."
"Yeah, I know," Geoff chuckled.
Just then, Chef came into the tent wheeling in Kenny.
"I'll get you, my pretties! And your little dogs too! AHAHAHAHA! AHAHAHAH-"
Chef knocked Kenny over the head with a hammer, knocking him out again. He glanced over at Geoff and Bridgette, who looked quite disturbed at Chef's medical tactics.
"Boy wouldn't shut up about getting my little dog," he grunted. "No one threatens my little dog. Understand?"
They both nodded their heads in agreement out of fear of what would happen if they didn't.
"Anyways, visiting hours are over, surfer girl. Your concert's about to start: AC'DC just got here not too long ago. You'd better go if you're going to see them."
"What about Geoff?" Bridgette begged.
"Sorry, but the cowboy's gonna have to stay in bed for this one."
"You go, babe! I'll be fine!" Geoff assured her. "You have a good time and don't worry about me. Kay?"
Bridgette sighed, but nodded her head in agreement. She gave Geoff a kiss before she left, which brightened the cowboys mood greatly.
Bridgette exited the medical tent and made her way to the cafeteria, where she could hear AC/DC playing their number one hit "You Shook Me All Night Long". But on her way over, she got that eerie feeling once again and looked behind her. She saw nothing, shrugged it off, and continued towards the cafeteria.
From behind the medical tent, a figure poked his head out and watched lustfully as Bridgette walked towards the cafeteria.
"Ah…I hate to see my darling so…but I LOVE watching her leave. Soon, my dear…soon…"
A/N: FINALLY! This chapter's finished. Were you surprised? Shocked? Too obvious once it happened? I love reviews, so keep sending them in guys! Sorry to the creator of Jason, but it had to be done. Don't feel too bad if your character's get voted off. (Hey, only one of you guys can win after all).
Stay tuned for the next chapter! There's going to be some drama in it…okay LOTS of drama. (We're going to get an official pairing of the created characters). Plus, find out what happens to Geoff and Kenny. Also, more of the mystery stalker…maybe…
Voting results:
Jason – Zach
Zach – Jason
Angelica – Jason
Derek – Jason
Maddie – Kenny
Lena - Zach
Kenny – Kenny
Jason – 3
Zach – 2
Kenny – 2
Order of Elimination – Kimberly, Jess, Gwen, Jason (J-Dawg)