Special Disclaimer: This challenge belongs to cragmiteblaster, head over to his story TDL1, you wont regret it.
Top 10 woo! Down to nine now. And we are officially done with two thirds of the story. Only eight more chapters to come and you would have your winner! Vote vote vote on my poll for who you want to win the whole thing, or who you think will win. (ignore the already eliminated contestants)
To my reviewer:
PizzaTheBomb: I knew you would enjoy that chapter, I told you Christina was going to get her punishment REAL SOON. I know right, the challenge is too cool, my favorite though is the druid. Messages from home was something I had mixed feelings about while writing them. On one note, they could be interesting and help you connect with the campers more. On another, they could be boring and unnecessary besides them being difficult to get accurately. Anyway, I had to add the Seamus story so it wasn't completely boring.
Random Fun Fact: For some reason, everyone kept thinking I was Steve. WHY?! XD And many liked him, which confuses me even more. He was so one note in my story, elimination fodder, and I say this shamefully because I usually don't like using them. Even in real, Steve is sort of one note. So, keep guessing who I am XD.
Chapter 21: Cooperate and Excavate
Chris stood facing the dock with a smug look.
"Welcome back viewers! In our last episode, we really turned things up with the home messages the contestants received. Some were pleasant, some not, some didn't even get their letters. However, the most significant would be considered Seamus' tragic news about his family. His mother entered a coma and his brother is left with no one to watch over him, on top of that, Seamus is stuck here because without the cash money from this contest, he wouldn't be able to pay off the operation expenses. The ratings soared through the roof with the heartbreaking news." Chris smiled against himself. "Marianne was determined to convince Seamus to stay in the competition and eventually succeeded. Looks like some hardships await Seamus. I'll go easy on him and allow him the occasional phone call, maybe once a week."
"The challenge was a huge, epic, magical RPG themed battle where the last one standing takes the win. The campers each got a role best matching their personas whether they agreed with or not. They were also split into factions and put against each other in the fight of the season. Some alliances formed, others broke. Some funny moments, including a thwack on the nuts with a scepter. Youch! Roni can't get a break, guess some things are worse than mustard. However he endeavored and emerged victorious alongside Daniel."
"The votes were split between Christina and Harvey H, and due to Harvey H and Liam backstabbing Christina, she was finally eliminated, much to Sharon's relief marking the top ten ark. Has the balance of power been tipped to the good guys? Will Liam be able to take control of Harvey H as he claimed? And what contestant will we say farewell to by the end of the day? Take a long breath as we dig deep in today's episode of Total Drama: Reality Edition!"
(Cue theme song)
Girls: Right side
Phoebe was quite melancholic, Marianne was also worried.
"It sure is quiet without Christina." Noted Marianne.
"Yeah." Mumbled Phoebe.
"I'm not used to this tranquility as good as it feels though." Continued Marianne.
"We'll get used." Said Phoebe silently.
"Phoebe is everything alright?" Asked Marianne.
She sighed before replying." Yeah, I'm fine. Don't worry about me."
"I know that look Phoebe, tell me what's wrong." Persisted Marianne.
"It's nothing. How about you tell me what was up with Seamus today?" Redirected Phoebe.
"He was just…tired. That's all." Covered Marianne.
With that, they both grew quiet till sleep befell them.
(Confessionals)
Marianne: Seamus preferred not to tell anyone about the bad news, he doesn't want people to feel bad and not compete. What a gentleman!
Phoebe: I don't wanna end up losing another friend, I can't keep ignoring Liam, or Roni. What if they both fight with me too?
Girls: Left side
The cabin's atmosphere was remarkably different from the other side. The occupants were notably happier.
"This feels like a dream! A dream that died down ages ago. A dream that was so unreachable. I cannot believe that Christina was eliminated today." Spoke Sharon in ecstasy.
"Believe it child. People are no fools, they can tell the difference between right and wrong, all they needed was time and the favorable conditions to act. Luckily, Harvey R and Roni were kind enough to help us this time." Taught Miss Alice.
"Maybe if by the end of the next challenge Harvey H follows Christina, then we can steer through the rest of the contest without a single worry." Smiled Sharon.
"Let us not get our hopes up, he is a dangerous foe, he was incredibly close to winning today and he has won most of the previous challenges. Let us first focus on claiming the victory in the challenges then we can worry about the eliminations." Alerted Miss Alice.
"Yeah, you're right. By the way, how was the home video? Mine was amazing, it lifted my spirits tremendously. We are so famous outside, did you imagine that we would ever be popular on a show such as this?" Chattered Sharon.
"I agree the video was a major incentive to keep going, I believe the reason behind this show's popularity is that it shows the human dynamics and their abilities in various skills, their social and mental functioning. People can relate and place bets on their preferred characters. I as much as the viewers are shocked at the fact that I am still here competing. This unpredictable flow entices viewers to follow every event, every interaction, every detail." Explained Miss Alice.
"Wow Miss Alice, you sure are insightful. I think you deserved to be brought back." Complimented Sharon.
"Why thank you my dear, you have also earned your spot in the top ten for your kindheartedness and likability, but above all, your perseverance in facing your enemies." Returned Miss Alice.
(Confessionals)
Miss Alice: This competition has enabled me a rare opportunity, to connect with my students on a more personal level. In school, there is little time to actually talk with your students.
Sharon: I dedicate this spot to all of my fans, to all the people who support me, to my friends and family, to my squad, but mostly to the guys who helped me make it here, Thank you Remi and James, I hope you can forgive one day.
Boys: Right side
"Daniel? Are you sure you aren't upset that Christina is out?" Asked Roni for a third time.
"No Roni, I really don't mind, she had it coming. If she wasn't such a jerk then she wouldn't have been eliminated. Maybe now she can learn her lesson." Assured Daniel.
"Now you are the better sibling." Pointed Harvey R to cheer him up.
"Yeah, I know. I'm in the final ten, WOO! But Liam wants to hurt me." Cheered Daniel before going serious again.
"Don't worry about him, he won't harm you. He knows he can't handle the consequences of it." Eased Roni.
"However, he is still smart and could get people to vote for him." Pointed out Harvey R.
"As long as Harvey H isn't safe or you are immune then he can't get you eliminated, now in the cases otherwise, then let's try and see how the votes would go." Plotted Roni." He could try to convince Phoebe, Marianne, Harvey H and Seamus. But I doubt that Phoebe will help him. Seamus and Marianne could go in any direction really and Harvey H is probably going to go with Miss Alice or Sharon."
"What if Miss Alice and Sharon are immune?" Commented Harvey R.
"How about we all vote for Liam?" Suggested Daniel.
The others looked away.
"Err, look Daniel, I can't vote for Liam, at least not yet, he's still my friend." Said Roni.
"Miss Alice and Sharon owe us a favor, maybe we can tell them to help us then." Suggested Harvey R.
"That's a good idea, we can talk to them tomorrow morning before the challenge." Ended Roni.
(Confessionals)
Daniel: Liam is really bad when he wants to be, I'm not scared of him hitting me, but of him getting me eliminated.
Harvey R: I am fine in almost any way they want, be it Liam, Marianne, Miss Alice. Actually not Miss Alice. I am cheering for her to go on, I am curious as to where she is going to reach.
Roni: I really want to help Daniel, I just wish it wasn't Liam he was fighting with. As much as an insensitive ass he can sometimes be, I tend to let it slide because of his home life that led him to be like that.
Boys: Left side
"That little booger cost me the challenge." Huffed Harvey H.
"I know right! Let's vote for him next." Encouraged Liam.
"Whatever." Said Harvey H.
"Are you with us Seamus?" Asked Liam.
"Huh?" Seamus asked dazed.
"Will you help us vote for Daniel?" Repeated Liam.
"Why him? I don't think that's a good choice." Protested Seamus.
"By eliminating him, we can strike one of the big alliances and weaken it, besides he'll be missing his sister and would want to go back to her." Explained Liam craftily.
"I don't know and I don't really care about the eliminations, I would appreciate it if you don't come to me for that matter anymore." Replied Seamus elegantly.
"Ok nevermind then." Ended Liam.
(Confessionals)
Seamus: This whole thing got me to realize how trivial and pathetic things like worrying about eliminations are. If they want to plot and ally then I don't want to be part of it, especially when it's to eliminate someone as innocent as Daniel. Shame on them!
Harvey H: Seamus thinks he is so much better than me, who the hell does he think he is because he can sweet talk people? He better not go around with his nose high up or his it will be flattened by the time I'm done with him.
Liam: So Seamus is useless, I may have gotten Harvey H to help me, but that is far from enough to be the majority. I will get Daniel to lose real soon. I just have to be careful not to let Roni and Harvey R know that it was me who was responsible.
The next morning, the contestants were in the mess hall having breakfast. This time however, Phoebe, Sharon and Miss Alice were sitting with the usually neutral trio. Seamus and Marianne were sitting alone while Liam was sitting with Harvey H silently.
"How are you holding up baby?" Asked Marianne.
"I'm fine, don't worry. I've decided that I'm going to use a straightforward approach, I wont indulge with any drama, I'll play to the best of my ability and try to be as nice to anyone who needs me. My goal here is no longer mostly leisure." Told Seamus seriously.
"I understand you baby and I support you fully. I know you can do it." Smiled Marianne.
"Thanks again for helping us, I don't know what would have happened if you two didn't help." Said Sharon.
Harvey R pointed with his eyes at Daniel, Sharon got the message.
"Its no problem, anyway, it would have been Harvey H instead, you were never really the one that was in danger yesterday." Assured Roni.
"What are you guys talking about?" Asked Daniel.
"Ahh, umm, err…" Stuttered Sharon.
"The challenge. There was a part where we didn't attack them." Covered Harvey R.
"Hey, can we ask something of you?" Started Roni.
Just then the windows broke as grenades were shot through them. Panic spread and everyone started running around, they headed for the door but it was barricaded. The capsules released clouds of smoke. Soon the contestants fell to the ground one by one and lost consciousness.
"What…is happening?" Asked Phoebe as she fought to keep her eyes open.
"They're going to kill us!" Shrieked Liam.
"Over my dead body." Refused Harvey H as he covered his nose and charged to the kitchen, he was met by a large figure with a mask who hit him with a club.
The others were out in a matter of seconds.
(Confessionals)
Marianne: I'm proud of the decision Seamus chose, he really is a responsible guy.
Sharon: Sometimes I forget that Daniel is her brother, he is so unlike her.
Miss Alice: Our previous cooperation has brought us all together, save for a couple but that's okay. It's going to be mostly smooth sailing from now on.
"Seamus!" Gasped Marianne as she woke up.
She looked around but all she was seeing was darkness. She tried to move but found that her hand had a handcuff on it. She felt that it was also cuffed to something heavy.
"Where am I? Is anyone there?" She asked nervously.
She felt around her till her hand found an object, she held it and found it to be a tape recorder. She felt around for a button and pressed it.
Hello there,
You may be wondering where you are and how you got there or why, well guess what, It's your next challenge. Both of you are now in a race with the others to find your way out of this labyrinth we found beneath Wawanakwa. It's a perilous journey that requires teamwork and patience however there are more than one exit. If you are unable to get out, we will send help, but I suggest you avoid that if you want to keep your dignity. The first two pairs to make it back win immunity. You will have a flashlight with you but be careful not to deplete the battery.
Love Chris
"God I hate you right now." Blurted Marianne.
She felt around for the flashlight till she found it, she lit it to find the person cuffed to her was Liam.
"Liam wake up!" She shook him.
He slowly woke up." Huh, what the?"
"Listen to this." She said as she turned the tape recorder on.
"Chris is so annoying! What kind of challenge is this!?" Fumed Liam angrily after the tape ended.
"Nevermind that now, we have to get going." Urged Marianne.
(Confessionals)
Marianne: I wonder who Seamus got stuck with, I hope its no one who will give him trouble.
Liam: This is a good opportunity to lure Marianne into my plan. With her help all I'll need is one more vote since probably they won't all vote together, but just to make sure ill see if Phoebe can help later.
Roni awoke to the sound of crying. He couldn't see anything but knew that the person crying was next to him.
"Who's there?" Asked Roni.
"Roni?" Cried the person in pleased surprise before embracing him.
"Daniel? Where are we?" Asked Roni confused.
"I don't know, I woke up like this and couldn't move." Revealed Daniel.
Roni felt the handcuffs, he then felt something under his foot, he took it out to see it was a flashlight, he lit it. They looked around and saw cave walls and a tunnel forward. Roni also spotted a tape recorder. He played it.
"I thought so, don't worry Daniel, it's just a challenge. We just have to keep walking till we find the exit." Calmed Roni.
"Stupid Chris, I don't like this challenge." Frowned Daniel.
"I know, me neither." Agreed Roni.
(Confessionals)
Daniel: The only good part about this challenge is that I got to be with Roni, and not someone like Liam or Harvey H.
Roni: I suppose he checked these tunnels for any dangers before stuffing us in them, but being the pessimist I am, I don't think all ten of us are going to be out unharmed.
"Phoebe dear, wake up now." Shook Miss Alice.
"Huh, wha…what is going on?" Asked Phoebe sub consciously.
"It's a challenge child, the two of us have to find our way together out of this underground grotto. We don't have much time before the flashlight dies though." Explained Miss Alice hurriedly.
"Oh man, Chris has gone too far this time." Whined Phoebe.
"As unethical as this is, it does wonders for televised ratings. I'm not surprised when he does things like this." Defended Miss Alice.
"Can we even know which way to go?" Asked Phoebe as they started walking.
"Currently there is only one direction, if we reach a crossroads, we'll see where we'll go then." Ended Miss Alice.
(Confessionals)
Miss Alice: I don't think this challenge will be too difficult, logically keep going upwards is the key, or the exit might even be clear by the presence of air currents.
Phoebe: Miss Alice is a great partner to have in this challenge, she probably knows more than anyone else about the survival techniques to adopt in such situations.
"Chris has finally cracked. He wants to murder all of us." Spoke Harvey R.
"This is so inconvenient. I would say he owes us but then again he did give us the letters and videos." Agreed Sharon.
"Not enough, I wish he would give me… us back the massage chair." Complained Harvey R.
"Another trip to the spa would be appreciated. This time I might actually enjoy it without Christina." Added Sharon.
"Yes the spa, the one I didn't get to go to…" Mumbled Harvey R.
"Speaking about her, did you see how well things turned out when we all helped each other. We should keep working together." Smiled Sharon.
"Yes I agree, I think we should help each other." Agreed Harvey R.
"That reminds me, we owe you and Roni, is there anything I can do to repay you guys?" Asked Sharon.
"You don't have to really, it was our pleasure to help, but if you ever happen to be in a situation where you don't have anyone particular to vote for then may I suggest Liam as an option?" Requested Harvey R.
"Sure, he was my next choice after Harvey H. I don't like how he was helping that witch all the time." Accepted Sharon.
"Splendid, you can consider us even now." Nodded Harvey R.
(Confessionals)
Harvey R: Awesome, more allies. Its time to use the neutral position to get everyone as an ally.
Sharon: This makes me wonder, if Harvey H and Liam lose, who will I vote for after that? I've grown close to Miss Alice, friends with Phoebe, Harvey R, and Roni. Seamus is a good old friend, Marianne is nice and Daniel is adorable.
Seamus and Harvey H were mostly quiet since they woke up. Seamus was just annoyed at the tight space he was in and the person he got stuck with, Harvey H was being his usual antisocial self.
"Too bad Chris didn't do this challenge last time, he could have put Christina with Sharon and then watched as the cash came flooding from all the happy viewers." Joked Harvey H.
"Sharon turned out to be very lucky then." Responded Seamus plainly.
They stayed silent for a another few minutes.
"Well shit, I actually wished it was Christina here with me instead, at least then I would be talking to someone fun. Why did I vote for her again?" Blurted Harvey H.
"You voted for her? The one who was helping you most? Why am I not surprised?" Frowned Seamus.
"I don't need help from anyone." Huffed Harvey H.
"Good for you." Said Seamus unemotionally.
(Confessionals)
Seamus: I cant wait to get out so I can be away from him. He is so provocative.
Harvey H: There he goes acting all high and mighty in front of me. He's cruising for a bruising.
"You know Marianne, four of us are going to be immune so the choices for elimination are few. How about we help each other so we don't get sacked?" Started Liam.
"Is that really necessary Liam?" Asked Marianne impatiently.
"Think about it, Seamus is now one of the biggest threats, others are to see that as well, keep in mind that others are working together, did you see earlier this morning how Miss Alice and Sharon were sitting with the three boys? I bet you all the prize money they were planning to vote for someone. Do you really want to take the risk of it being Seamus?" Deceived Liam.
Marianne contemplated the situation before replying." Fine, what can I do?"
"Great." Said Liam." Here's what I propose. We have to choose someone who ties them together, someone they all like. That someone is Daniel, also keep in mind that he probably is feeling lonely and scared, missing his sister."
"Fine, in the absence of a proper reason to vote for someone else besides Harvey H I'll go along with this idea of yours." Accepted Marianne.
"You won't regret it. I promise." Assured Liam before smirking.
(Confessionals)
Marianne: Something tells me that Liam is using me, why go for Daniel? Anyway, I'm not in the position to risk Seamus' stay here so I have to go with whatever solution is best for him.
Liam: I doubt that Seamus is in danger honestly, but I had to use that card in order to get her to help me. Now I just need some time with Phoebe and I'll be set. If my predictions that Roni won't vote for me are right then things should work out perfectly.
"Well, here we are, I was hoping we wouldn't get to this but we did." Said Miss Alice crossing her arms as she looked at the fork in the tunnel ahead.
"We should go to the right, it looks like it bends upwards. There has to be a way out at the end of it, also look there are more cameras in there." Suggested Phoebe.
"No, we must go left." Refused Miss Alice as she felt for a breeze." There is a strong air current from this one. Concerning the cameras, Chris would put more cameras in the wrong direction to mislead us into thinking it is the right one and then capturing every moment of our failure. Also, the initial upwards inclination is just a trick."
"If you say so, you're the expert." Shrugged Phoebe.
They went in the left path which started to descend.
"I sure hope you're right." Muttered Phoebe.
(Confessionals)
Phoebe: I trust her, I'm not really that worried about losing anyway, but winning would be cool.
Miss Alice: It may be a hunch, but I feel like this is the right decision. I shall take full responsibility if it isn't.
Roni and Daniel kept walking till they saw a big room that had a very steep and narrow climb to a spot with light coming down from it.
"The exit has to be there. I'm sure of it." Said Daniel.
"Maybe, but it's very dangerous to climb that, and the fall will leave us trapped down there with a huge possibility of getting hurt. I think we should just turn back and go through another tunnel." Argued Roni uncertainly.
"But that could take us too long, we'll never win if we do that. I say we go up there." Chose Daniel excitedly.
"Daniel, I don't want you to get hurt." Roni stammered.
"Come on, trust me, we'll be extra careful and take our time. We'll make it and be the first team to win." Encouraged Daniel.
Roni took a moment to think of it before deciding.
"Alright, but listen, you will be extra careful alright? If you slip hold on to anything close to you and don't get too ahead of me." Instructed Roni.
"Yes!" Jumped Daniel before he started climbing.
(Confessionals)
Daniel: Yeah I was scared, scared of staying in that tunnel any longer. I don't care if it was dangerous, the exit is just above us.
Roni: I really hope I'm not making the wrong choice…
Harvey R and Sharon reached a fork, they took the one that led upwards.
"I feel we are on the right track. It would be nice to win immunity again. Everyone else has won more times than us." Said Sharon.
"Indeed it would be great. After today we will be just one third of our original number." Said Harvey R.
"I am so elated to be in the top ten, I can't believe I am still here. It feels euphoric." Smiled Sharon.
"It feels like its been a long time since the beginning. Remember the first few challenges that were all races? And then we didn't get races for a long time." Reminisced Harvey R.
"Except that one challenge where it was a double elimination." Spoke Sharon with melancholy.
"Ah, I see. It's a cruel competition, to lose your friends. Afterall Toby was eliminated as well, even Roni at the beginning, when he was tricked by Randall. Luckily he came back though." Acknowledged Harvey R.
"Yeah, lucky him." Nodded Sharon before going quiet.
(Confessionals)
Harvey R: When Roni told me he chose to skip the balancing and not the speed in the redemption contest I laughed hysterically. He was really lucky the speed was based on pealing potatoes and not some real speed test.
Sharon: If it was James or Remi coming back instead of Harvey H then it would have been perfect. Oh well.
Soon after the initial descent, the path started inclining upwards for Miss Alice and Phoebe.
"See I told you there was a trick, can you feel the wind blowing, I bet you we'll make it in under fifteen minutes." Predicted Miss Alice.
"You were right, next time I won't doubt you." Smiled Phoebe.
They started running out of excitement. Soon after, the tunnel started getting more and more lit. They then saw an opening at the end. They ran harder.
"We made it Phoebe, look!" Cheered Miss Alice.
"I see it! I see it!" Teared up Phoebe.
They reached the exit and jumped out of it. They found themselves in front of Chris.
"Congratulations Miss Alice and Phoebe. You are the first pair to make it out hence earning immunity." Praised Chris." I had a suspicion you were going to win. You didn't fall for my elaborate trick like another pair did."
"All thanks to Miss Alice." Breathed Phoebe.
Chris unlocked their cuffs and freed them.
(Confessionals)
Phoebe: Wow, never doubt a teacher. Can you believe we are first?
Miss Alice: You have to think like the game designers to win the game. Chris isn't going to make it that simple for us.
"Slow down Daniel, we don't want to be reckless now." Cautioned Roni.
Daniel moved his hand up and clutched a rock, some pebbles fell on Roni's hand knocking the Flashlight with them.
"Noooo!" Wailed Roni.
"N-Now what do we do?" Daniel started breathing hard.
"Don't worry, calm down! There's no going back now, keep climbing but slowly." Directed Roni.
Daniel continued to climb alongside Roni. However the ledge they were climbing gave away and they both slipped.
"Ahh!" They both scream.
Then they got stuck on something. Their handcuffs got supported by a lateral branch from the side of the wall.
"Don't move a muscle." Ordered Roni.
"How is this branch supporting us?" Breathed Daniel as he started tearing up.
"Don't cry, I'm standing on a narrow ledge. That's why." Whispered Roni.
"What are we gonna do now?" Asked Daniel worriedly.
"Just wait a second." Silenced Roni.
Roni thought for a moment.
"Listen, I need you to swing toward me and then quickly grab on to the wall." Said Roni.
"I cant, please don't make me do it. Please." Begged Daniel as he started crying.
Roni stayed quiet for a moment.
"Alright, I wont make you. Just hang tight, Chris will see us and send someone. We'll be alright." Calmed Roni.
(Confessionals)
Daniel: I messed up, its all my fault we are in this situation. Why did I have to be so stubborn, it's something Christina would do.
Roni: I knew I shouldn't have agreed to this. Now we are hanging for our lives. I hate rock climbing with vigor.
Chris: I should send someone to help them, buuuut, I think I'll wait for the rest of the teams to come first.
Harvey H and Seamus were still silent, they have been walking for a while.
"Why don't we just break this, it'll be easier to walk. Besides, we could then split in to different directions." Suggested Harvey H.
"Didn't you hear the tape? He said we had to work together, as difficult as that is." Ignored Seamus.
"Get the fucking attitude under control." Snapped Harvey H.
"Watch the language." Warned Seamus.
"Oh yeah? What are you going to do about it?" Challenged Harvey H as he shoved him.
"Don't touch me." Glared Seamus.
"You mean like this?" Asked Harvey H as he kept on poking Seamus harder each time.
"That's your last warning." Seamus looked at him with intimidating eyes.
Harvey H got close to him till he was right in his face.
"Piss. Off." Spat Harvey H.
Seamus then pounced on him and started punching him. Harvey H was ready for it and flipped him under and started beating him in return.
"You think you are so much better than me huh? Who the hell are you? A poor little pussy who only knows how to talk." Growled Harvey H.
"At least I'm not a blind bull who only knows how to use his muscles. At least I can impress someone. At least I have a life." Retorted Seamus.
Harvey H was growing angrier by the second and struck Seamus harder. Seamus' struggling decreased and their rolling started to quicken. They didn't realize they were tumbling in an incline. They kept tumbling till they fell to a surface. Then they were no longer in darkness.
"If I may interrupt your foreplay. There is a challenge going on." Taunted Chris.
Harvey H got up and dusted himself.
"Hurry up and remove this shit." Ordered Harvey H.
"You two are the second couple to make it out of the labyrinth hence also winning immunity. The others that arrive won't be so lucky." Said Chris as he unlocked their chain.
"What happened to Seamus?" Asked Phoebe worriedly.
Seamus was on the ground almost out cold.
"I taught him a lesson in equality, where he is equal to nothing as opposed to him thinking he is so mighty." Spat Harvey H.
Miss Alice stepped up to him and slapped him hard. He looked at her with rage.
"You…" Fumed Harvey H.
"What are you going to do? Hit her?" Questioned Phoebe shocked.
"You just watch out miss, you're an accessory here and your days are numbered." Harvey H stared her down before walking away.
(Confessionals)
Harvey H: That should keep his head down, but that old hag needs to cut down, the bitch that lost first now thinks she is the headmaster of the show.
Phoebe: Savage animal, why did he not get eliminated earlier?
Miss Alice: Poor Seamus, our problems are not over, we have to get rid of Harvey H.
Seamus: I don't care if he hit me, he dug his grave a long time ago. I just wish we hadn't won immunity then he would have been eliminated.
"Does this tunnel ever end?" Exhaled Sharon sharply.
"Do we even still have a chance for immunity?" Wondered Harvey R.
"I don't really care about that, I just want out of here already." Whined Sharon.
"Let's try to hurry." Advised Harvey R.
Then the flashlight got dimmer and dimmer till it went out.
"No, this can't be happening. This cannot be happening." Panicked Sharon.
"Its alright, all we have to do is keep walking." Calmed Harvey R.
Sharon calmed down and did as told, they kept walking ahead.
"Maybe we should have taken the other pathway in the fork, this one quickly got darker and deeper." Said Harvey R.
"Yeah, Chris 'found it' my behind! He deliberately set it up like this with tricks." Figured Sharon.
"You may be right. I should have seen that coming." Frowned Harvey R.
(Confessionals)
Sharon: Harvey R is always calm, I don't think I've ever seen him nervous or panicky.
Harvey R: Obviously the challenges are getting harder by the day. They need much more work than previously. At least I'm no longer the pack mule here.
"I think I see light over there." Pointed Liam.
"Yeah you're right, come on. I can't wait to breathe cold clean air again." Rushed Marianne as they ran toward the light.
Instantly they were engulfed by light and a breeze.
"Ahh finally." Breathed Marianne.
"Glad you could join us Marianne and Liam, however you two are third so you just barely missed out on immunity." Greeted Chris.
"Shoot!" Cursed Liam.
"Marianne you made it!" Cheered Phoebe.
"Phoebe, congrats, who were you with?" Asked Marianne.
"Miss Alice, she was awesome." Praised Phoebe.
"Who are the other two who won?" Asked Liam.
"Harvey H and Seamus." Stated Phoebe.
"Seamus? Where is he?" Asked Marianne excitedly.
"He's…" Phoebe stuttered.
"What!?" Insisted Marianne getting agitated.
"He is in the infirmary, Harvey H was being the usual brute with him." Spoke Miss Alice from behind Phoebe.
Marianne stared in shock before running towards camp.
(Confessionals)
Marianne: How the heck did this happen? Infirmary? Oh God, I can only expect the worse.
Liam: (He facepalms) Harvey H you idiot, stop making people hate you, the more they hate you the more they are going to get closer to each other. We need them to be dispersed so the votes are divided.
Phoebe: Liam told me he wants me to vote for Daniel, in all honesty I didn't want to, but then again the only two I could vote for were him and Harvey R, so I barely had a choice in it.
"Somebody help us!" Screamed Roni." Chris you selfish prick! Come and get us already."
Daniel was drooping, he was scared for a long time and now he was starting to pass out.
"Stay with me Daniel, wake up." Sniffed Roni." Don't fall asleep."
"I can't keep my head up." Mumbled Daniel dazed.
He then lost consciousness and let go of the ledge, he was about to fall but Roni held the ledge tight.
"CHRIS!" Shouted Roni.
The weight was getting heavier and heavier and Roni was losing his grip. Eventually he fell. He quickly turned Daniel above him so that the fall wouldn't be as bad for him. He felt the fall was happening in slow motion and his eyes got teary. He then hit surface, not a rocky hard surface, a soft spongy surface. Roni's eyes shot open and he looked around him. He saw that he was at the bottom of the pit which was covered with a mattress and pillows. He lay back down breathing rapidly. He also found the flashlight which had died down. He also felt something below his feet. It was a tape for the recorder. He inserted it and played it.
If you are listening to this, it means that you reached a dead end with no possibility of returning. Just imagine, if it wasn't for my safety measures you would have died. How badly can you suck!? Just wait it out till we send someone to get you.
Love Chris
"You can love my fist when I'm out of here." Mumbled Roni before lying back down.
(Confessionals)
Roni: Fine, I'll take humiliation over injury, but get us the hell out of here already.
Chris: I should make a note of transforming it to a slow motion scene, that would be epic!
Marianne entered the infirmary tent and saw Seamus bandaged and bruised, but he was awake.
"Oh no, Seamus!" Moaned Marianne.
"Mar babe. You made it back." Smiled Seamus weakly.
"What happened, why did he do this to you?" Asked Marianne worriedly as she inspected him.
"Nevermind that, it's just a few bruises, Chris exaggerated it by putting me here." Brushed Seamus.
"That. That bastard!" Cursed Marianne.
"Forget about him, he's just an ass that no one likes. This is nothing." Insisted Seamus.
"I heard you won, although I'm happy for you, I hoped that he wasn't immune." Frowned Marianne.
"I know, maybe next time we can take him down." Offered Seamus.
"I was worried you would end up with him, but at least he didn't end up with someone who he could hurt badly. You took the fall for someone and saved them you know." Brightened Marianne.
"I can't take that credit because it wasn't my choice." Said Seamus.
"I know, I was just cheering you up." Marianne lowered her head.
"I was cheered up the moment you entered the tent." Replied Seamus quietly.
Marianne blushed and giggled. "You sweet talker you."
(Confessionals)
Marianne: I detest Harvey H, how dare he do that to my boyfriend?
Seamus: I didn't want Marianne to worry, but Harvey H broke a few ribs.
After about two hours, Sharon and Harvey R finally emerged from the underground maze, Chris then sent some interns to fetch Roni and Daniel. After they all came back Chris started the bonfire ceremony immediately. Chef brought Seamus.
"What, no hour break?" Asked Harvey R." I'm dying of hunger."
"If the four of you hadn't taken so long then we wouldn't be in a hurry to do the bonfire ceremony." Said Chris with a frown.
The campers remained silent.
"You have just six choices for the votes, you may proceed now." Initiated Chris.
(Confessionals)
Liam: Roni will be pissed but that's going to happen anyway when he finds out about the mustard, my vote is for Daniel that little menace.
Harvey H: I want nothing more than to vote for the teacher but even I can see it's a useless vote so I'm going to help the midget against Daniel.
Miss Alice: This is a good opportunity to vote for Liam, I feel as though he is redeemable however the others do not deserve my vote tonight.
Daniel: Liam is the one to lose now, it's so obvious.
Roni: I would love to help Daniel, but the target is Liam, I can't. Therefore, I choose Marianne.
Phoebe: I really hate doing this, but I'm going with Daniel.
The campers were back to the ceremony. Chris was in front of them with a tray of marshmallows.
"It's a spread vote tonight, but it came down to two people. First off, I here have nine marshmallows, one for every one of you who will continue. When I call out your name, you shall receive a marshmallow. The person who does not receive a marshmallow will be eliminated and must walk the dock of shame and board the boat of losers which means you are out and cannot come back." Lectured Chris." The four extra sugary chocolate dipped marshmallows belonging to the immunity winners go to Harvey H, Seamus, Miss Alice, and Phoebe."
"The first two official marshmallows go to…"
"Harvey R"
"Sharon"
They were relieved.
"Roni"
"Marianne"
"Looks like it comes down to the rivals, yet again. We seem to be getting that a lot recently. You guys seriously know how to gain allies." Said Chris looking at Liam and Daniel." Not to mention you two being our two youngest ones here."
Phoebe looked guilty, Miss Alice was staring intently, Roni was visibly annoyed.
"Daniel, you are the last remaining kid of the boy trio, did you think you would make it all the way here? Do you think that was the reason you were rash in today's challenge?" Asked Chris.
"I didn't think Alex and Mark would lose early and when they lost I thought I was going to lose soon after. Especially that time when Lydia was eliminated. Today I was really dumb and almost got us really hurt. It was my fault." Replied Daniel.
"This is the first time you are in this position Liam, do you think your connections were enough to save you?" Continued Chris.
"I hope so, and please Chris, its not connections, its friends." Corrected Liam craftily.
Harvey H laughed at his comment.
"Well then, let's see if you're intuition is right. The last marshmallow goes to…"
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"Liam"
"Daniel, it's the end of the line kiddo." Said Chris.
He looked ashamed and saddened. He went over to some of the contestants and said his goodbyes to them, Miss Alice hugged him, so did Harvey R and finally Roni.
"I'll see you guys, I'll be cheering for you!" Said Daniel as he boarded the boat.
"Aww, no drama? No punching each other? No cursing?" Whined Chris.
Roni got up and stomped to the cabin.
"What's the point?" Shrugged Harvey R as he followed him.
"Well I hope you're happy." Phoebe whispered to Liam before leaving as well.
"Of course I am." Thought Liam.
"There it is!" Cheered Chris.
"Although that could have been much more exciting, it will have to do. Something tells me the drama is coming later. So the most nontraditional challenge has come to an end. What the contestants first thought was an abduction turned out to be the preparation for the challenge. What will Harvey H do to Miss Alice? How will Roni and Harvey R react to Liam? And are Harvey R and Sharon a couple now? Watch us next time to find out on Total Drama: Reality Edition."
Votes:
Miss Alice: Liam
Daniel: Liam
Harvey H: Daniel
Harvey R: Marianne
Liam: Daniel
Marianne: Daniel
Phoebe: Daniel
Roni: Marianne
Seamus: Roni
Sharon: Liam
Total:
Roni: 1
Marianne: 2
Liam: 3
Daniel: 4 (Eliminated)
Teams:
Contestants: Harvey H – Harvey R – Alice – Liam – Marianne – Roni – Phoebe – Seamus – Sharon
Eliminated: Alice – Steve – Harvey H – Marlene – Mark – Beatrice – Roni – Randall – Alex – Trixie – James – Remi – Lydia – Toby – Dominick – Lillian – Janice – Bradley – Nora – Christina – Daniel
No more kiddies, all thanks to Liam. Its ironic that the siblings lost after each other. Daniel was the kid to last the longest for several reasons, one being that he was the right balance between childish and mature that wouldn't make him too one note. two being his relationship to Christina that would earn him a few plot points. Three being his actual rivalry to Liam in real that I could use too in the story (which I did). Anyway, the top nine. Did you expect them? Do you like them? Do you still have someone you are rooting for? Head to my poll to tell me or show me your comments with a review!
Daniel: At least I beat Christina, take that sis, I'm the better one. People should review to show that I am right.