Author's Note: I think I've hit that point of the series where the chapters are going to get smaller and smaller due to less people being around to focus on. Oh well, not much I can do but keep the story going.
"Previously on Total Drama Strandarama!" Chris exclaimed at the Gazebo of Shame. "Betty found herself between two alliances. Despite sticking with Pedro's own business for the last elimination, she still felt threatened by Portia. Drew wanted to use this to his own advantage to take out Betty, but at the end of the day, he stuck with her and Betty flipped once again to take out Portia. The question now is…which side truly has the power? With Portia gone, is Pedro's alliance doomed to fall apart…or will Betty live up to her flipper nature and once again help them out? Time will tell so watch right now on Total…Drama…Strandarama!"
(Theme Song Plays…)
(Outrageous Oceans Camp)
Confessional:
Teddy-Well…I'm on my own now…one man army…team of one. I've been with Portia since pretty much the beginning, we never separated, we were always together. She's gone now, and I feel completely alone in this game. Sure, technically I still have an alliance with Ferris and Pedro…but they're obviously together, and I barely even know them outside of the deal we had. For all I know they could already be planning to jump ship on me, that's why I've only got myself to keep me safe now.
Betty-Last night was hard, I really didn't know what I was going to do and everyone was shouting out accusations…as usual, I thought for sure that it was my time to go. I may have messed things up for me, but I don't know, I could have done that either way. Portia was dangerous though and I think she would have taken me out once she had the numbers.
Ferris-Betty's betrayal really stung. We stood up for her and defended her…yet she still sided with Drew who was trying to get her out and took out Portia. More than that, though, she threw me, Pedro, and Teddy into a really tough position and I don't know if we'll be able to get out.
Drew-Portia going was…uh…really perfect. It's um…such a relief that uh…she's finally gone. I was afraid that uh…she'd slip by right to…uh the end. With her gone I feel like…uh…my biggest obstacle has been…uh removed. No one else…uh matches her uh…heroic role.
Pedro-Well…that was bad. I had everything all stacked up nicely, and Betty had to topple all of it. I need to recover fast, I think I can fix this, but I need to work quickly.
Florence and Drew were meeting in their usual spot.
"Looks like the um…Chameleon Girl…chose to uh…turn to us again," Drew remarked.
"Even after you tried to get her eliminated," Florence added.
"She doesn't uh…need to know about um…that," Drew said. "She trusts us…uh now…and the important thing is uh…that we keep her on our um…side…If we go to the uh…final 5 with um…Aloysius and Brienne…we can uh…use Betty to…um get rid of them."
"I think I just need a break from all this," Florence said. "I'm going to take a bit of a walk."
As Florence left, Betty approached Drew.
"Betty, uh…so nice to see you," Drew said. "Thank you again…uh for helping us out…last night. Believe me you uh…made the right decision. Now that you're uh…with us…the three of us can um…go straight to the uh…end. No lie, we're um…completely here for uh…you."
"Well, that's just perfect," Betty said. "So what's the plan for tonight?!"
"Hm, I believe that we…uh…should finish off the uh…remaining three from uh…Pedro's alliance," Drew said. "They could continue to uh…be trouble for us."
"Couldn't agree more," Betty said. "You know that Teddy guy can be pretty strong in challenges when he wants to be. Might be a good idea to knock him off the map before it's too late."
"Hm…I was uh…more thinking about uh…Pedro," Drew said. "He's uh…close with Ferris and uh…clearly smart."
"Oh yeah…uh…right…that makes a lot of sense too," Betty said. "Well, you know you can count on me!"
Confessional:
Florence-I don't want to lie to Betty…but of course, I'm not going to tell her that Drew nearly got her eliminated last round. If Drew wants to talk strategy with her he can…but me…I just want to distance myself from all that and maybe take a little me time.
Drew-Betty may be uh…unpredictable but uh…as long as um we use her until uh…the numbers are in our uh pockets…then she will be no harm to us.
Betty-Here's the thing…I don't really want a final 3 deal, I need a final 2 deal. Pedro is one of my only other ties in this game and if Drew takes him out then I'm looking pretty screwed. So, no way am I letting that happen, but…I've still got make sure people don't think that I'm a flipper! Even though…it's kinda late for that.
"Ah, it does my heart good to know that Portia is finally gone," Brienne remarked as she sprawl along the shelter. "It took long enough, but she finally got what was coming to her."
"Yes," Aloysius agreed. "I still don't know what happened, but I'm glad that it did."
"This is just all the evidence you need to shut up and trust me," Brienne replied. "I told you, I can handle myself just fine."
"Or, you got lucky," Aloysius replied.
"Just accept that maybe I'm more skilled than you," Brienne remarked with a smug grin.
"That's a paradox," Aloysius said.
"Hey, guys!" Teddy exclaimed as he hung down from the roof. "So, about that alliance…"
"You revoked any chance of us saving you when you didn't vote the way I told you too," Brienne replied. "Sorry you blew it."
"Aw, man," Teddy sighed as he pulled himself back up.
Confessional:
Teddy-Yeah, I don't really want an alliance with Brienne and Aloysius, but any little bit helps. I feel like it could very well be my name up next...they took out Portia last round and I was her closest ally so what's to stop them?
Aloysius-It's ridiculous that Brienne thinks that she actually saved herself. I won't burst her bubble…but I'm actually looking forward to when everything blows up for her and she realizes how powerless she really was.
Brienne-Teddy is actually pretty disgusting. I offered him a spot on my alliance and he agreed only to vote the other way…and now that he's in the minority he wants my help again. All he's doing is increasing his own chances of me voting him out.
Ferris was pacing through the forest when she came across Florence also walking through the woods as well.
"Morning," Ferris remarked half-heartedly.
"Hi, Ferris," Florence said. "I hope you're doing alright. This game has been getting stressful…for all of us. I hope it's not taking a toll on you."
"I hope so too," Ferris replied.
"I wasn't expecting this to be so much…I don't know," Florence sighed. "Work? Pain? Animosity?"
"I know what you mean there," Ferris agreed. "This feels like a really war sometimes and it's a lot on my head."
"I don't want the two of us to feel like enemies," Florence said. "I know we're on opposite sides in this game but well…I've made a lot of people mad because of that, and I really don't want there to be any bad blood between us. We were on the same team way back at the start and you seemed like a nice girl."
"Maybe we could step away from the game for a bit," Ferris suggested. "I thought that I could handle this, but I'm finding more and more that I need time to just forget about all that's going on."
"That sounds nice," Florence said. "Coming out here, I thought that this would be nothing but lying out next to the lake and enjoying the peaceful nature…looks like I was way off from there."
"Well, there's no reason why we can't do that right now," Ferris said. "There's a lake, and we've got time before the challenge. Sounds like we both could use a rest."
Confessional:
Florence-Coming into this game I told myself that I was just here to have a good time; you know, meet people, hang out, enjoy the environment…not plan every second of the day who I was going to backstab next. Well, I want to make an effort to at least try to keep some of these relationships alive. I may have to vote for Ferris soon, but if either of us leave, I want it to be on good terms when we meet again.
Ferris-I know I should be trying to save myself while I can after last night…but well it's a lot of stress. I don't want to end up leaving because of an ulcer or something, I might need a bit of time to just unwind every now and then.
Pedro searched the camp until found Betty and walked over to her.
"Pedro, or uh…is that Mr. Pedro to you? Or is it Sir? Or is it, Mr. Pedro, sir!?" Betty said.
"Betty, just—" Pedro tried to say.
"I'm sorry about last night!" Betty exclaimed. "It was an accident, I swear! Well, not an accident, in the sense that it was totally intentional…but I wasn't trying to hurt you or your chances."
"Betty, I understand," Pedro said.
"Portia just worried me," Betty said. "I didn't want to let her get the best of me…but I'm totally still with you…well kinda…um…how would you feel about a fourway deal between you, me, Florence, and Drew?"
"I…what?" Pedro asked.
"I'm sure they'd be willing to help us out if we made an agreement," Betty said. "I mean, they know Aloysius is a threat, and I don't think they like Brienne that much."
"Well…I guess that could work," Pedro said.
"Great, I'll go let them now ASAP!" Betty said.
Confessional:
Pedro-Of course I'm mad at Betty; I'm furious! She ruined everything I set up and now I've got to rebuild on thin ice. But I can't show that, when it comes to tough spots like this you just can't let emotion get the better of you. Betty holds the power on this situation and I need to make her feel like we're still together if I want her to save me. I don't like the circumstances, but I've got to work with them if I want to stay alive in this game.
Betty-I've been getting a little crazy lately…but not so crazy that I don't realize who the biggest threat still is. Aloysius will destroy all of us if we let him and he needs to go the second he loses immunity…the only thing is…will that ever happen again?
Once Teddy had left the shelter, Brienne and Aloysius continued to talk.
"So, who do you want me to destroy next?" Brienne asked. "I'd like to send a message that if you don't do as you're told, then you're dead, and just get rid of Teddy."
"Hm…I'm thinking," Aloysius said. "Does it seem at all interesting to you that ever since the merge hit, every person Betty has voted for has gone home."
"Not really," Brienne remarked. "Why would I, it has nothing to do with me?"
"Betty holds the power in this game and I don't like it," Aloysius said. "It's exactly what people were worried about with Mel. She can flip to any side she wants and have the power to eliminate whoever she pleases. Drew brought up all of this last round…and yet she still didn't receive a single vote."
"Are you getting somewhere with this or just stating the obvious?" Brienne asked.
"I think we should vote out Betty this round and just be done with her," Aloysius said.
"Well…" Brienne replied.
"Or before she votes you out," Aloysius added.
"Oh alright," Brienne said. "If it will only stop your rampant paranoia."
Confessional:
Aloysius-I want to hold the power in this game, but right now it's in Betty's hands. I don't like the idea that there's someone who could create problems for me, so I shall simply do away with her.
Brienne-Aloysius is totally overreacting to Betty. There's nothing she can do to us, I'm in total control of the situation. But if it'll make him feel better, I suppose I could cut her loose.
(Later)
The final 8 arrived at the field where Chris was ready to begin their challenge.
"Welcome, campers, to your next immunity challenge," Chris said. "For this challenge, we'll be bringing back a classic one with…a classic member of Total Drama. Give it up for…Chef Hatchet!"
A helicopter flew overhead and a large man with a chef's apron and hat parachuted down and landed next to Chris. Chef gave a low grunted as he stared at the campers.
"Chef here will be hunting you down, he's come equipped with his usual amounts of pain," Chris said. "You will be given a headstart to get yourselves far away then Chef is coming after you. If Chef catches you, you are out of the running for immunity. Last person standing wins safety for the night. Understand?"
Chef pulled out a massive watergun and cocked it before grinning maliciously at the campers.
"This looks painful," Betty squeaked.
"Don't get caught then," Chris replied. "Okay, no more questions? You're headstart begins…now!"
Most of the campers started running straight for the woods. Brienne began carefully constructing a blockade out of rocks and sticks. Betty meanwhile just ran frantically back and forth in a panic.
"Which way to go, which way to go!?" she cried. "Everyone else is going to the woods so he'll probably look for me there…but I can hide in the crowds…except they're all faster than me…except there's nowhere to hide at the beach…!"
The others were all spreading out deep into the woods. Teddy scampered up the trees and began to swing along the vines. Pedro grabbed Ferris's hand as the two of them ran together. Drew struggled to keep his breath and had to pause several times to lean against a tree.
"You doing alright, little buddy?" Florence asked as he paused to let Drew catch up.
"Just…fine," he replied.
Aloysius just stopped in the open and turned around. He assumed an expectant stance as he adjusted his suit and tapped his foot.
Confessional:
Brienne-While those fools are running around going to get lost, I'm building my own hiding spot…it's flawless.
Betty-Oh man, I need to make up my mind fast! I really don't want to blow my chances at immunity right at the start!
Teddy-I'm going to be ready for Cheffy. Austin's not the only one who can set traps, I'm going to set so many traps that if you had a trap-o-meter it would be off the trap charts!
Aloysius-Bah, Chef doesn't scare me. I'm not going to run and cower, I'll just handle him man to man.
"Okay, time's up!" Chris announced. "Go get'em, Chef."
Chef first walked up to a Brienne-shaped blockade. The girl herself was pressed against it on the other side. Chef took aim and blasted the entire structure over with his water gun. Brienne was soaked and knocked into the mud.
"That was totally unfair!" Brienne shouted between spitting out mud. "How did you know I was there?!"
"Lucky guess," Chef replied.
Chef then noticed a yellow blur out the corner of his eye. He spotted Betty fleeing for the lake.
"Don't hurt me!" she cried as she ran along the sand.
Chef chased after her and quickly gained on her.
"Oh what was I thinking coming to the beach!?" Betty cried. "This was stupid, stupid, stupid!"
"Gotcha now, girlie," Chef said as he prepared to bombard her with water.
However, he was hit by a sudden wave and caught off guard. By the time he got back up, Betty was already sprinting into the ocean.
"Blast," he cursed.
Confessional:
Brienne-My hiding spot was perfect! I bet you used the surveillance footage to spy on me or something. You better not have or else I'm suing!
Chef charged into the forest as he hunted for another target.
"Come on, you couldn't have gone far," he growled as he pointed his gun from side to side.
As Chef traveled, he spotted someone standing still in the open.
"Huh?" he remarked as he approached Aloysius. "Ain't you gonna run, fancy boy?"
"No need," Aloysius replied.
"Then get ready to get wet," Chef said as he prepared to fire.
However, Aloysius moved with incredible speed and gave Chef's gun a light flick. The nozzle shot upwards and ended up spraying Chef straight in the face.
"Ooh, you gonna pay for that!" Chef growled.
"I don't think so," Aloysius said.
Chef tried to fire again, but Aloysius swept his leg and knocked Chef to the ground.
"You were saying," Aloysius said.
"Grrr….I'll be back for you!" Chef said as he marched off in a different direction.
"I'm sure you will," Aloysius replied condescendingly.
Confessional:
Aloysius-Like I said, no problem. Chef is no match for me.
Chef-Ooh, I'm gonna get that stuck up kid. No one makes fool of Chef Hatchet!
Pedro and Ferris were running together deeper into the woods.
"So…do you have a plan?" Ferris asked.
"Uh…working on it," Pedro replied. "For now…try not to get caught."
"Sounds good," Ferris said.
"Look, I think I see something," Pedro said.
The two came to large dead tree with a crack in the side of it.
"Think we could fit in there?" Pedro asked.
"Worth a shot," Ferris said.
"Ladies first," Pedro said.
Ferris began to climb inside the tree and squeeze herself along the sides to take up as little space as possible. Pedro was about to follow when he heard someone approaching.
"It's Chef," he gasped.
"Quick, get it," Ferris whispered.
"No, he'll see us for sure," Pedro said. "I've got to lure him away, you stay put and don't let him see you."
"Be careful," Ferris said.
"Don't worry about me," Pedro said. "Just make sure you do your best to stay safe."
With that Pedro sprinted off. Chef easily spotted.
"Hey, Chef, bet you can't catch me!" Pedro said as he ran off.
"Bet I can!" Chef said before soaking Pedro against a tree.
"I stand corrected," Pedro groaned.
Confessional:
Pedro-Well, that could have gone better. But at least I bought a little time for Ferris. If she…or anyone who isn't Aloysius can win this challenge, then we're one step safer.
Ferris-Looks like it's up to me now. I got lucky with this hiding spot, but it won't shelter me forever. I've just got to be very careful.
After catching Pedro, Chef moved on to another part of the forest.
"Come out, come out, wherever you are," he called.
"Hey, Cheffy!" Teddy laughed from the treetops. "Up here!"
"No one calls me Cheffy!" Chef said as he aimed his water gun.
Teddy grabbed a vine and swung to another tree before Chef could hit him.
"Now I'm over here!" Teddy said.
Chef chased after him, but as soon as he was beneath the tree, a tangle of brambles dropped down on him. They net covered his head.
"Ah, it itches!" Chef cried.
"See ya, Cheffy!" Teddy laughed before swinging away again.
Confessional:
Chef-These kids sure know how to push my buttons. Well, they gonna regret it!
Teddy-Immunity is my best shot today, there's nothing else I can depend on. So I'm going to give it everything I got to keep Chef off my back!
Florence and Drew had reached a river.
"You uh…see any sign of um…our…War-weathered Manhunter?" Drew asked.
"If you mean Chef, then no," Florence said. "I think we might be good around here, but let's not get too comfortable."
Drew paused to rest on a rock, while Florence kept watch. Suddenly, Chef jumped out of the woods with his gun ready.
"Gotcha!" Chef announced.
Florence quickly took off running while Drew hid behind a rock. Chef chased after Florence. Chef fired his gun, but Florence ducked out of the way. Florence saw a row of stones crossing the river and tried to hop onto one. However he slipped on the watery surface and splashed right into the river. Chef chuckled as he drenched Florence even further.
"Now…where's your friend?" Chef remarked as he turned around.
Drew had already started running back into the forest.
"Oh no you don't," Chef said as he followed after him.
Drew scurried through the forest desperately. He shot a glance back to see Chef was right on his tail. While he wasn't looking he ended up slamming right into Betty.
"Ah, two for the price of one," Chef chuckled as he aim his gun at both of them.
Suddenly, Chef was knocked aside by a swinging log.
"Sorry, Cheffy!" Teddy said as he swung on the log and kept running.
"Let's get out of here!" Betty said as Chef rubbed his head and got back up.
Confessional:
Florence-Aw man, that was quick. I hope Drew can look out for himself.
Drew-Well, uh…I'm still in this…I'll uh…see if I can keep this…uh up.
Chef-Ooh…I really hate that kid.
Ferris had left her hiding spot by now and was slowly creeping from tree to tree. Every time she heard a noise, she tensed up and clung to the nearest shelter she could find. She saw Chef approaching and quickly moved out of his line of sight. She steadily followed him until he left the area, then she bolted in the opposite direction. However, she didn't get far before stumbling into a pit hidden in the ground.
"Oops…sorry Ferrris, that wasn't for you," Teddy said from his tree.
"I'm coming for you, shrimp!" Chef roared as he charged back in their direction.
"Love to help you, but I gotta run!" Teddy said as he headed off again.
Ferris tried futilely to climb up out of the pit. It was too late, though, Chef came barreling over to her.
"Hm, not who I was looking for, but you'll do," Chef remarked as he flooded the pit with water.
Confessional:
Teddy-Well, I only set up traps for Chef…but everyone else still is competition, so I gotta do what I gotta do to keep myself in this thing.
Ferris-So much for that. Ugh, as usual, I'm going to have to prepare for the worst at elimination tonight.
Betty and Drew had started to run up a mountain together.
"Do you see him!?" Betty asked frantically.
"No, but uh…that doesn't mean that he won't uh…surprise us," Drew replied.
"Oh, now I'm really worried!" Betty said as she picked up the pace.
The two came to a narrow ledge along the pass.
"Is this the only way to get across?" Betty said.
"Looks uh…like it," Drew said.
"I'm coming for you kids!" Chef yelled from the base of the mountain.
"No time now, go, go, go!" Betty said as she tried to shimmy across the ledge.
However, when they were halfway across, it started to crumble.
"That's uh…not good," Drew said.
"Not at all," Betty agreed.
The rocks they were standing on gave way and slid back down the mountain. The two campers came tumbling down not too much later.
"Oof!" Betty exclaimed as she clumsily hit the ground.
It didn't take Chef long to reach them from there.
"Aaah!" Betty cried. "Take him instead!"
She grabbed Drew and tossed him at Chef. Chef obliged and sprayed Drew, allowing Betty to escape.
Confessional:
Betty-It's kill or be killed out here, no time to hesitate!
Drew-Well, uh…Betty's not um…earning herself any uh…favors from me anytime uh…soon.
Aloysius tapped his fingers together boredly.
"Bah, this is taking far too long," he remarked to himself. "Can't we hurry this up so I can get my rightful immunity already?"
After a few more minutes of waiting, he journeyed out into the forest.
"Let's see if I can speed this up a bit," he said.
He jogged through the woods until he came across Betty sprinting in a panic. Aloysius hid behind a tree until she passed him when he grabbed her by the shoulder.
"Hey, Chef, catch!" he said as he tossed Betty towards the large man.
"This is so cheap!" Betty cried as Chef drenched her in middair.
"And now it's your turn, fancy boy," Chef said as he came after Aloysius.
"Please, stop wasting time with me and go after someone you actually have a shot against," Aloysius said as he flung a small pebble.
The pebble got wedged right in the nozzle and prevented any water from escaping. Chef began to bang this gun against a tree to dislodge it.
"Having troubles, Cheffy!?" Teddy asked from a tree.
"Don't you start!" Chef said. "You're next!"
"Allow me to help you with that," Aloysius said as he bounded up the tree.
"Eep!" Teddy said as he moved to flee.
Aloysius grabbed him by the back of his shirt before he could escape though.
"Here, Chef, a freebie for you," Aloysius said.
Before Chef could get to him, though, Teddy bit down on Aloysius's hand.
"Ow!" Aloysius cried. "You little monster!"
Aloysius released Teddy and allowed him to scamper off.
"Get back here, you!" Aloysius yelled. "I want to win this already!"
Chef was already chasing after Teddy though.
"I'll let you handle him," Aloysius remarked. "I don't want to get infected with his many diseases that he no doubt has."
Chef charged after Teddy, but the small boy was able to weave in and out between trees, shrubs, and rocks.
"Where'd you go?!" Chef snapped as he lost sight of Teddy.
"Guess who!?" Teddy laughed as he dropped down onto Chef's shoulders and covered his eye.
"Hey, stop that!" Chef barked.
"Can I borrow this?" Teddy said as he slipped the water gun out of Chef's hands. "Thanks!"
"Hey, that's mine!" Chef said.
Teddy ran off with the water gun in his hands. By this time, Aloysius had come searching after him.
"This should not be taking so long," he said as he followed after the two. "Do I need to end this myself?"
Aloysius spotted Teddy's hat through the vegetation and went after him.
"Alright, you," he said, "it's time—"
"Hold it!" Teddy exclaimed as he held up the water gun.
"Oh cute," Aloysius remarked. "You're handing me your own defeat."
In a flash, Aloysius had removed the gun from Teddy's hands and was pointing it at him.
"Um…oops," Teddy remarked.
"Nice try, but there's only one outcome here," Aloysius said dryly as he fired at Teddy.
However, rather than firing straight out the nozzle, water splashed back out of the tank and into Aloysius's face.
"Heh, sorry, but I made a little adjustment to the gun," Teddy remarked as he revealed a sharp rock which he had used to crack the tank.
"Why you little…" Aloysius fumed with steam practically coming off of him.
"And Teddy wins immunity!" Chris announced.
Confessional:
Aloysius-That was a completely low tactic…how does that even count? The only reason I lost was because I refused to use such vile, borderline cheating methods. Hmph.
Teddy-Yes! Yesyesyesyesyyes! Final 7 here I come!
Chef-Hm…I guess I'll take the shrimp winning over the fancy boy.
(Outrageous Oceans Camp)
"Campers, you know the drill," Chris said. "Teddy is immune tonight, but anyone else is fair game. Prepare your plan, and get ready to vote."
Pedro, Teddy, and Ferris quickly got together to discuss the vote.
"Congratulations on your win, Teddy," Ferris said. "I'm glad one of us could get it."
"Thanks!" Teddy said. "So who we going to vote for?! I'm so ready to vote…I'm the readiest voter you'll ever meet!"
"I think it's pretty obvious," Pedro said. "Aloysius is immune again, let's not pass up the opportunity this time and just get rid of him."
"But do you think the others will go for it?" Ferris asked. "We're still in the minority, remember?"
"If they're smart they will," Pedro said.
"But that's really up for question," Ferris replied.
"I think I can get Betty for sure," Pedro said. "And that's really all we need."
"I sure hope so," Ferris said.
Confessional:
Pedro-Aloysius isn't just a big threat to us…he's a big threat to everyone in this game. If we keep letting him get by, he's going to end up at the Final 2 and blow the competition away. We need to take this chance right now.
Teddy-I'm so glad to be safe, this is one underdog who's not going home! But now comes the tricky part with the votes. I'm voting for Aloysius, no questions asked…but the others…well maybe they'll have a few questions asked.
Ferris-It's a bit of a good news, bad news situation for me right now. Good news: Aloysius is vulnerable and this is the perfect chance to take him out…bad news: With Teddy immune, if the majority sticks together it's fifty-fifty between me and my closest ally.
"Okay, guys, we're voting Aloysius, okay!?" Betty said to Florence and Drew.
"I—" Drew tried to say.
"I'm not changing my mind on this one!" Betty said. "Portia was a threat…and Aloysius is a bigger one. I'm playing it smart right now, and I want him gone."
"But Betty…uh let's just think um about this," Drew said.
"I did think about it!" Betty exclaimed. "What do you think I do every second, every day, every night!? All I do is think about this game, and right now voting Aloysius is the best move!"
"But that's uh…giving the others um room to uh strike back," Drew said. "Can we uh…take this risk?"
"Drew," Florence said. "I'm with Betty on this. It's time for Aloysius to go."
"Well…looks like I've uh…been outvoted," Drew said.
Confessional:
Betty-Sorry, Drew, this is my game now! I am playing what's best to get me to the end and there is no scenario I see that happening with Aloysius in the picture!
Drew-To be uh…honest…I think that uh…mind can be uh…just as threatening as um…strength…and Pedro could be um…an even bigger threat…but one vote may not uh…be enough now.
Florence-Not only is Aloysius the biggest threat in the game, he's also not very pleasant. I can easily say I've got no conflict going into this vote.
Pedro ran to Betty who was also eagerly looking for him.
"There's no need to fear!" Betty said. "Your secretary has done the job! I've got the votes for Aloysius."
"Are you sure?" Pedro asked.
"Sure!? What's that!?" Betty exclaimed. "Who's ever sure in this game!?"
"Well, um…valid point, I guess," Pedro said.
"But yes, I'm pretty sure," Betty said. "I'm voting Al, you guys are voting Al, that's already half. But I think we can count on Drew and Florence as well."
"Hm, never been able to count on them before, really," Pedro remarked. "But I'll take your word for it. That's about all I can do."
Confessional:
Pedro-Betty's telling me that the plan is in motion…but I still can't help feel just a little bit of dread. So many things have gone wrong before…this could just as easily fail again.
Betty-If this works he'd better give me a promotion. With my own office!
Aloysius and Brienne met together in the shelter.
"Well, way to go, Hercules," Brienne remarked snidely. "You had one job: To win every single immunity. And you blew that pretty badly today."
"I told you, it wasn't my fault, it was rigged against me," Aloysius said.
"No, it was rigged against me," Brienne said. "And everyone knows that you can't rig a challenge against two people at once."
"Whatever, it's not important," Aloysius said. "What's important is that we take out Betty."
"Yes, yes, I know, it was my idea after all," Brienne said.
"No it wasn't," Aloysius said. "It was mine."
"Look, just because you feel insecure about your loss, doesn't mean you need to try to impose on strategy, that's my domain," Brienne said.
"Just…get in here you two!" Aloysius said as he spotted Drew and Florence walking by.
The two boys obeyed and entered the shelter.
"So, we're voting Betty," Aloysius said.
"We are?" Drew asked.
"Yes, she is too powerful," Aloysius insisted. "You said so yourself last night. Well, we've got the majority now thanks to her, so let's get rid of her before she causes any more damage."
"What about the plan to vote Ferris or Pedro?" Florence asked.
"Bah, who cares about them?" Aloysius asked. "With Betty gone, it's still 4-3, we can pick them off one after another."
"It still seems risky to me," Florence said.
"Well, it's a good thing you're not in charge then," Aloysius said.
"It's fine," Drew replied. "We'll uh…do it."
Confessional:
Florence-I was never going to go along with that plan, but I just put up the act since those two wouldn't be able to handle the truth right now. And Aloysius just made it all the more easy to vote him out.
Drew-Hm, Betty is uh…indeed dangerous…so is Aloysius…one of them will um have to go…but which?
Brienne-Aw, Aloysius is trying to assert himself because his ego is hurt after losing the challenge. It'd be cute if it wasn't so pathetic.
(Gazebo of Shame)
"So, we've reached the final 8 now," Chris declared. "And it's sure not getting any easier."
The eight campers sat around the gazebo, with the usual tension in the air. Ferris clutched her hands together, Betty fidgeted with her fingers, even Aloysius couldn't help fiddle with his suit.
"So, Teddy, you're immune," Chris said, "How does it feel?"
"Like a super delicious banana split sundae with sprinkles and chocolate chips and strawberries and syrup," Teddy listed.
"Okay, don't get carried away, you'll make us all hungry," Chris said. "Now on the flipside, Aloysius you don't have immunity tonight. Worried?"
"Absolutely not," Aloysius said. "I have determined a new target and they are far more dangerous than I am."
"Well, you're in for a rude awakening then," Pedro said. "Face it, Al, you're too much of a threat and every single person here knows that. It would be insane to not take you out at this point."
"Aloysius, why do you think people will keep you?" Chris asked.
"Because I am more use to them than I am harm to them," Aloysius said. "For those people who are with me they can rest safely in the majority. Why should they even need immunity? The only people who need to fear me are in the minority…and I'm already expecting them to vote for me, but no harm done."
"I'm sorry, but I'd like to say something," Florence said. "You say that those of us can rest easy in the majority…but what about Betty? Today you told me to vote her out even though she's already sided with us. That doesn't sound very safe to me."
"Wait, what!?" Betty cried. "Why must I always be the target!?"
Aloysius gave a furious snarl to Florence before composing himself.
"Fine, yes, you want the truth, let's bring it all out," Aloysius said. "We all know Betty is a threat, and don't pretend otherwise. She flipflops wherever she wants to take out whoever she wants. You feel like she's your pass to the end, well don't because she could just as easily vote you out."
"How rude!" Betty exclaimed. "Also it's all lies I'm totally loyal to…uh…the people who think I'm loyal."
"Here's the thing, Aloysius," Pedro said. "Betty hasn't won any challenges, you've won several. Sooner or later you need to be stopped…and I'd rather it be sooner."
"But I'm not ready to leave!" Aloysius cried. "This isn't supposed to happen! This isn't me! I don't lose, I don't do failure! 8th place!? Can you imagine how terrible a splotch like that would look on my wall of fame!? Don't do this to me! Give me another chance! Please! I don't want to go home!"
"Wow…and I thought Betty could get emotional," Ferris remarked under her breath.
"Okay, Aloysius…are you done?" Chris asked. "I guess it's time to vote. Brienne, start us off, please."
(Later)
"The votes are here," Chris said. "I will reveal the green lights one at a time and the person who does not receive one will go home. First green light to….our immunity winner, Teddy!"
"Ferris!"
"Brienne!"
"Florence!"
"Drew!"
"And…" Chris said as the camera showed shots of Pedro, Betty, and Aloysius. "….Pedro!"
This left Aloysius and Betty. Betty was sweating nervously and rubber her hands against her arms. Aloysius just kept his eyes on the floor.
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"Betty!"
Betty let out an enormous sigh of relief.
"Ugh," Aloysius groaned. "Of course this would happen. I let myself get dragged down to the common level the second I set foot on this island. Well, there's no shame in losing on a game full of uncultured swine such as yourself. I'm going back to my mansion and endless wealth which is far more than any of you can ever say."
"Aloysius, enough bitter ranting," Chris said. "It's time for you to go."
Aloysius stuck his nose in the air as he walked down to the Fanboat of Losers.
"So, you've voted out the biggest challenge threat in the game," Chris said as he turned back to the remaining campers. "This might make immunity all the more critical to get. For now, though, you've all made it to the final 7 and you may return to your camp."
Votes:
Aloysius-I am not losing to you, Betty! It simply won't do!
Betty-Well, I was already going to vote for you…but now I'm really voting for you, Aloysius!
Teddy-Sorry, Al, but don't worry, I'll get the immunity seat warm for you!
Pedro-Aloysius, you're just too dangerous, and as I've said, there's just no logical reason to not take this opportunity.
Florence-I might have more sympathy for you, Al, if you weren't so rude all the time.
Ferris-Sorry, Aloysius, 8th place isn't bad, so you'll just have to contend with that.
Drew-You brought up some uh…valid points, Aloysius, but uh…in the end…you are um a huge threat and uh…there's no denying that.
Brienne-Aloysius, as I said to Marion, I've outgrown any use for you. If you're not going to win immunities and keep me shielded…why am I keeping you?
(Conclusion)
"There goes one of the biggest challenge threats this show has ever seen," Chris said. "But it only took one slipup to bring it all down for Aloysius. With immunity now anyone's game, who will win it next? Is Betty truly running the game now…or will she crack under the pressure? With Brienne's closest ally gone, what can she do to save herself? We've got this coming up on the next episode of Total…Drama…Strandarama!"
Merge:
Outrageous Oceans
Brienne-The Narcissus
Austin-The Paranormal Fan
Ferris-The Loner
Aloysius-The Badass in a Suit
Yu-The Ray of Sunshine
Betty-The Over-Thinker
Portia-The Aristocrat
Mel-The Loudmouthed Complainer
Teddy-The Parakeet
Pedro-The Businessman
Drew-The Daydreamer
Florence-The Chill Guy
Voted Out: Sandy, Pedro, Karly, Randall, Washington, Linus, Ferris, Renada, Rocky, Marion, Yu, Austin, Mel, Portia, Aloysius
Author's Note: Aloysius was the kind of character who I think would only work in a series like Strandarama. His gimmick of being super strong and skilled would have felt really out of place in many of my other series but Strandarama is a more light-hearted less serious kind of story where something like that can work. With Aloysius I wanted him to be a very clear threat and not just a first merge boot (a la, Destiny, Misha, Ken) but at the same time I'd already done the immunity hog all the way to the end plot (Simone) so I didn't think I needed to do that again. I felt like 8th place was a good spot to put him.
On the note of Aloysius's elimination, a lot of people have pointed out that there seems to be a lot of negative characters in this series. At this point I think I can say without revealing any spoilers that I wanted to avoid having a villain like I've done before where it's all about them and how they survive every single episode, ie Keith, Gene, even Roquette at times. By spreading out the villainous roles into multiple characters, I'm able to have both sides take hits while still keeping a dynamic conflict going on. Aloysius held up the villainous role mainly from the start of the merge to now, but this is the end of his reign.