Note: As some of you guessed, yes, there is one more challenge before the merge. The update on the poll!
Viola and Andy- 2 votes
Layne, Allison, and Chase- 1 vote
Thanks to everyone that voted. Remember, you have up until the next chapter to vote. After a couple of days when that chapter is up, I will close the poll, and whoever the people want the most, will return. Otherwise, enjoy!
PS: I realized I forgot to update Jake being on the Cove. Sorry to anyone confused.
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Chris was back on the docks again. He had said that he should do the intro once in a while. Maintaining his usual smirk, he directed his face to the camera.
"Hello, world! It's been awhile, heh. Last Time on Cleotak Island, the campers showed off their engineering skills, as well as robotics! Getting the idea from a loyal fan, it was basically Robot Wars! In the end, the Orange Team lost, sending Jake home, out of luck. With Ethan's alliance still reeling from Layne's departure, and Louisa finding an idol, what will happen on this episode of Total, Drama, Cleotak Island?… It is good to do this again…"
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Comeback Cove was a nightmare to be on right now. Layne had just ripped the idol out of Alison's hands, and they were both giving way to a chase!
They ran past the cave where everyone was inside. Amongst them was Andy, who was trying to grab the idol from Mari. She was just tossing it up in the air while fending people off, and then caught it. It was a pretty good strategy, up until the point where she fumbled…
You can kinda see where this is heading…
An almost instant dog pile erupted. The only ones not fighting in there, were the two outside caught up in their own scrap.
It was going to be a chaotic last day.
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Rags, Tori, and Ethan looked out to the coast, where they saw the Cove in the distance.
"You ever think we're gonna go there?" Rags asked out loud.
"Probably not." Tori guessed. "That might be this season's Casa del Losers."
"It's pretty loud over there too…" Ethan noted. "It's like everyone's constantly fighting."
"You think that's what Layne's doing?" Rags asked.
"Hopefully he's not involved in that." Ethan hoped.
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Melissa was walking as usual. She was also thinking. How could she get that creep out? There wasn't any rules he was breaking, but he came close to. Maybe they could vote for him?
No. He'd just change the votes again. She remembered the time he hurt Rags, but not enough to the point of breaking contract. Her and Utah could switch to the other alliance…
No. Then they would be on the bottom of the chain. Nothing is working…
"Is there even any incentive to keep playing at this point? To continue playing the way he wants me to, and be harassed" she asked herself.
"Oh yeah, money."
All she had to do was come up with something, fast.
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Jordan was alone.
Yeah, he was pretty much used to it, but since Jake left, he realized he was the only one who paid attention to him. He did kind of miss the conversations they had. Also helping him last challenge. He narrowed his eyes. Since half of the team was remaining…
…he needed allies, now.
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Utah was feeding Fang. The shark had grown a couple of inches since the cameo in All-Stars, and had developed a liking for the girl. She threw some more bacon in his mouth. His reaction was not unlike a dog's, and started rolling on his back for more. Utah giggled and gave him another piece.
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Utah: "Shark Tamer" is another title on the list. -she waves a finger, as if to check something off a list-
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Louisa was sitting in the cabin. She was simply waiting for the next challenge. That was, until Sam came barging in.
"Louisa! I need your help with something!" Sam ran in, and dragged Louisa out of the building.
"Wait, wha-?"
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Joe was carving something vulgar on the confessional wall. He smirked in triumph, but shrank when he turned around to see Chef there with a cleaver in his right hand and a calm demeanor.
"You might want to run." he whispered.
Joe's scream could be heard from a mile away.
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Louisa finally shook off Sam.
"Sam, what do you want?" the detective asked, rubbing the arm that was pulled.
"I need… relationship advice."
Louisa took a double take.
"What?" Sam asked nervously.
"Nothing. I'm just wondering why you dragged me out here. We could've talked in the cabin."
"…I panicked, alright?"
"What's it about?" Louisa asked, going back to the subject at hand.
"What do you do when you like a guy, but you're too shy to ask him out?"
"Is this Noel?"
Sam paled. "How did you know?"
"One, because you just told me. Two, it's been obvious since yesterday."
Sam facepalmed at the first one.
"So tell me more about this crush!" Louisa requested with excitement.
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Tori was taking a walk when she noticed the challenge site. All she saw was a giant tower, that was 10 stories tall. She noticed Chris talking on the phone, probably producers. He was supervising the final touches made by the interns.
"What's this about?" she asked the interns.
"Challenge." Jesse grunted, wiping sweat off his brow.
"Can't say much." Craig told, actually doing work! Unlike DEE…
Chris got off the phone and noticed Tori. "Guys! We weren't supposed to have competitors in the site!"
Janice was the only one who was frightened at this announcement.
"Well, seeing as how you'll ruin the surprise, how about we make a deal. If you become a key role in this challenge, I'll give you immunity if you lose. Deal?"
"Hmm. Exempted from a challenge and given immunity. Why wouldn't I take that?" she asked rhetorically with a smirk.
"Jeez, I thought my sarcasm was bad. Alright, you heard her. Cage her!"
"What?!" was all that got out before a metal cage pushed her up to the 9th floor. "McClain! McCLAIN!"
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"Campers! Please report to your next challenge! There will be an orange flare to locate the area. Look up… now!"
It was a pretty colour, but more had to be done, like actually going to the challenge.
"You know where Tori went?" Ethan asked Rags.
"No, hopefully she's at the challenge."
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The 11 (minus Tori) arrived at the Tower. Utah and Noel marveled at the Tower, but some like Joe (sporting scuffle injuries made by Chef) were unimpressed. Jesse and Janice threw down their tools and went to the intern compound.
"Welcome to your next challenge!" Chris announced.
"Wait, where's Tori?" Melissa asked.
"All will be explained once you enter." Chris smiled.
Of course, no one really trusted him due to his mile long reputation. Nevertheless, they had to go in anyway, so they did exactly that.
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The door had shut behind them. The room was so dark they couldn't see their hands in front of their own faces, even 5 inches in front. Suddenly, torches lit up on the walls, and were adjacent to each other. A TV screen turned on all the way at the other end of the room, showing a masked man. The only revealing thing was blonde hair. The mask was red and blue stripes.
"Welcome, visitors. I will reveal myself in due time, but the reason why the Green's feisty teammate can't join is she's too busy being kidnapped."
"GUYS!" a shriek was heard.
"SHUT IT! The First Floor challenge is quite simple. The pool in front of you, the 10 slot one. It's a race. Swim to the end, last place has to stay forever. It begins whenever someone jumps in."
They didn't know if this guy was going to legit kill them or not. He looked serious, and he had Tori! Then something scary did happen.
Hailey jumped in.
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What happens next? You'll have to wait a bit to find out. I hope side plots are interesting enough for you, considering that's what I do with part ones. I think when the merge hits, I'll combine them into one giant chapter. What do you think?
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Next Time: The competitors scale the tower.
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Teams:
Orange- Jordan, Sam, Hailey, Noel, Louisa
Green- Tori, Utah, Ethan, Joe, Melissa, Rags
Comeback Cove: Chase, Viola, Mandy, Mari, Andy, Nadia, Alison, Layne, Jake
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Idols:
Chris: Immunity. (still in play)
Owen: Helps user/ user's team in a challenge. (played by LAYNE)
Duncan: One person sits out of a challenge, but gets immunity. (not found, merge only)
Heather: Help from original competitor. (held by HAILEY)
Cameron: 3 people have to change their vote. (played by JAKE)
Mike: Gain knowledge on next challenge. (played by MELISSA)
Shawn: Change the original challenge. (held by RAGS)
Surfers: One merge challenge where teams of 2 are used, user gets to choose their partner. (not found, merge only)
-OctoRiter