A/N: Hey guys, sorry it's been so long! Anyway, just a reminder to vote for AFP by PM'ing me and you can't vote for your OC. Okay, boring rules aside...let's go!

Previously on Big Brother: Cody and Tep were in a power struggle for Conor's attention. Tep wanted him to put up Sayde and go through with his plan for the week while Cody wanted him to play his own game and figure out what he wants. Meanwhile, Arnold had made plays to Kimberly, Conor and Sayde trying to smooth talk his way for votes and ended up making Kimberly the prime target. At the nomination ceremony, Conor did what he could to set the foundations on his game plan for the week. He put Tep, his closest ally, and Kimberly, his closest dealbreaker, on the block. Tempers will flare in the most important Veto competition of the season. Who will win the Power of Veto and will it be used to save either Tep or Kimberly from eviction? Find out right now on Total Drama Big Brother!

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Various postcards splash across the screen like "Wish You Were Here", "Expect The Unexpected" and "Twisted Summer."

Mana flashes a peace sign at the camera while Chasi does a cheerleader pose.

Arnold just gives a death stare at the camera while Dottie writes down her observations on a clipboard before smiling at the camera.

Derek crosses both his arms and smiles while Conor does a spinning wheel kick.

Chowa shrugs her shoulders as Tep does a funny pose.

Sayde smiles and blushes at the camera while Jose flips a switchblade out.

Pierce flashes a thumbs up while Jela crosses her arms and smirks.

Kimberly blows a kiss towards the camera while Brady points at himself.

Joseph tinkers with a remote control before noticing the camera while Ellie does a cartwheel announcing her presence.

Cody points both fingers at the camera while Dana giggled evilly.

The Big Brother logo shows as the Total Drama logo slaps itself on showing the title of the show: Total Drama Big Brother

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Chapter 28- The Power Struggle

Everyone got up from the dining room table as Kimberly hugged and went up to Conor.

"What was that?" Kimberly asked.

"What was what?" Conor asked.

"We promised to stay out of each other's way. You know making an enemy of me is a sin." Kimberly replied.

"Listen, don't you think I'm trying to get Arnold out? Literally, every time he goes up the first time he's always off or he somehow manages to stay somehow." Conor explained.

"You said you wouldn't say which one of us was your target and I know it isn't your best friend in the house." Kimberly stated.

"What makes you think it's you?" Conor asked.

"Probably the fact that I'm a strategic threat to this game. Possibly considering I sent a powerful threat home from this game. Probably because I can do the same to you." Kimberly replied and held up three fingers for emphasis on her points.

"Well, it's none of those reasons. Arnold told me to put you up." Conor explained.

"Heh, I guess some guys can't hide it. I know he's crushing on me." Kimberly stated.

"Is this really the time to be flirty?" Conor asked.

"Don't you worry...I've got ways to persuade people. Maybe tickling his fancy will do the trick." Kimberly replied as she walked off.

Kimberly(Nominee): To get off the block is simple. If I can't win the Veto, I need a backup plan. Arnold and me have been spending some much time together since Jela went out. He's basically moved on from her and attached himself to me. I'll make sure to use this to my advantage. Wouldn't be the first time.

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Arnold and Dana were in the Have Not Room as they wanted to talk.

"Well, I don't know how you managed it, but you're off the hook for the first time." Dana stated.

"It's merely strategy on Conor's part. He obviously put Tep and Kimberly up as pawns so he can have a reason to put me up." Arnold explained.

"Which is why we need to win the Veto and not use it. That way we are here for another week." Dana stated.

"We also need to start winning HOH after HOH so we can have complete control over this house." Arnold added.

Dana: Me and my bro have made it to the final 8 and I don't want to have any sort of funny business to deal with. The goal for me is to get Tep out this week so that slob can be out of my life for good.

Arnold: Kimberly is my target for the week. She's rude and very conniving. She acts as if I have a crush on her. I mean, she's good looking and her pink hair is very pretty, but that's besides the point.

"Just try and not cause anymore controversy. I swear if I have to save your ass again." Dana cursed.

"You know you will have to." Arnold teased.

Dana playfully punched her brother on the arm and left the room.

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Dana walked out into the kitchen where she saw Tep. She tried to avoid him by walking fats, but he turned to see her.

"Oh, hey Dana." Tep greeted.

"Oh god, what do you want?" Dana asked.

"Well, I thought people told you to respect your elders." Tep replied.

"I don't want to respect you. You're a slob and you're total deadweight." Dana insulted.

"Dead weight, huh? You know that you're not so relevant yourself." Tep shot back.

"It's called strategy, smart one." Dana stated.

"The strategy of being totally annoying and hopping on a bandwagon to the finale? See I know what I'm talking about and you don't want to hear it." Tep explained.

"Hearing you talk is the last thing I want to hear." Dana taunted.

"Hearing you bitch is the last thing I want to hear." Tep stated.

Dana: He's so vile! I can't believe any women want to be around him. He's so rude and he's a slob! I don't know how much more I have to drive that point home.

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The houseguests were in the kitchen as Conor stood there waiting to pick out the Have Nots for the week.

"So, this week's Have Nots will be...Dana, Cody, Kimberly and Arnold." Conor decided.

Dana glared at Conor while Cody looked nervous. Kimberly turned to Arnold and winked at him which made him blush a lot.

Arnold: Why did she wink at me just then? Is the universe rewarding me for being patient with this process?

Kimberly(Nominee): I could be mad at being a Have Not again, but it worked well in my favor this week. Thanks for being a sucker, Conor.

Dana: So I'm stuck as a Have Not with my brother and that harlet Kimberly is as well. I notice those two becoming close and don't think I won't try to stop it from happening.

Cody: First time as a Have Not. No cuddling with Ellie for a week, no comfortable bed and no hot, steaming showers. Oh boy.

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Conor called Tep up to the HOH Room as he wanted to work out their differences.

"So is this for the whole me wanting Sayde out plan?" Tep asked as he sat down on the couch.

"In a way, yes." Conor replied.

"Why are you so against it? It's a good game move." Tep stated.

"However, she's part of the Starter Pack and you want to focus on the past." Conor stated.

"Let me tell you this...sure, she wins challenges and we can keep ourselves in power, but she can't be trusted. Chowa and her pretty much tried throwing us out one by one and we got rid of the trash that way." Tep explained.

"Chowa started that. She threw our team under this bus pretty much. You saw how she was." Conor stated.

"However, Sayde was part of the problem to. You can't deny that. These girls had us outnumbered and we took them down." Tep retorted.

"I understand we want to have a numbers game and get out the people we can't trust, but there's no need to be power hungry over it. Cody was right about you." Conor stated.

"Cody was right about me? So he started this, huh?" Tep asked.

"I agree with him. We can't let anyone know this alliance is happening." Conor replied.

"What do you think I'm trying to make easier?" Tep asked.

"In the process, Kim can find out or Arnold can try to manipulate you to do his bidding. This is what they want." Conor replied.

"I don't trust Kim or Arnold. I wouldn't listen to anything they say." Tep stated.

"Which makes you that easy puppet. They can turn the tables on you quickly and send you right out before you even notice it." Conor explained.

Cody was hearing the whole conversation from the outside as Dana came by.

"Trouble in paradise?" Dana asked.

"Tep is a liability at this point. He's too easy for people to manipulate. We might need to cut him loose." Cody replied.

"An easy puppet? He's not really useful for anything other than being a total slob with no manners." Dana stated.

Cody: Tep is not really useful anymore, but that doesn't mean he couldn't be the perfect puppet. Kimberly or Arnold could have him do their bidding by the pull of the strings.

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Dana was sleeping on the couch when Tep came into the room. He saw Dana sleeping and decided to prank her. He went behind the couch she was sleeping on and started to slightly move it. Dana woke up and looked around glaring.

"Who's there?!" She demanded to know.

Dana shrugged her shoulders and went back to sleep. Tep saw she was still asleep and grabbed a pillow. He grabbed some whipped cream from the fridge and sprayed it on the pillow. He went back over to Dana and made sure she was still asleep by waving his hand in front of her face.

"Nice. She's out like a light." Tep whispered.

He then slammed the pillow in her face with whipped cream as Dana screamed bloody murder. Tep started laughing as he tripped over the table, but he managed to catch him on the floor.

"You inconsiderate douchebag!" Dana exclaimed as she tackled Tep.

"I got-I got-hey, come on now!" Tep exclaimed as Dana smeared whipped cream on his clothes and face.

"How's that?!" Dana screamed.

Tep's face and half his clothes were covered in whipped cream. Dana got up and went to go clean herself off.

"Hahahahahahahahaha! I got you good!" Tep laughed.

Dana: *cleaning up face* Douchebag! Douchebag! He's a straight up-arrrggghhh!

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Dana was in the bathroom getting cleaned up as Sayde went up to her. She felt bad for Tep's behavior and wanted to make it up to her.

"Hey...I'm sorry for what Tep did to you. He's becoming a problem lately." Sayde stated.

"I've never done anything to him. He's so mean to me for no reason." Dana added with tears in her eyes.

"Oh, I didn't know it was this bad!" Sayde exclaimed as she hugged Dana.

"This game is getting to everyone. Even my own brother is mean." Dana stated.

"I can see that. I'm sure he's a better person on the outside." Sayde assured.

"He is, but he's a bit of an idiot. I'm sorry he causes you so much pain. He's just in this game to win it like everyone else." Dana explained.

Sayde: My heart really aches for Dana as what she has to go through with Tep. Pranking her was a little too far especially with someone with as much stress as her. We really need to keep him in check.

Dana and Sayde held hands for a minute so Dana could regain her composure.

"You feel better now?" Sayde asked with a small smile.

"Yeah, I'll be fine. Just make Tep go away." Dana replied as she wiped tears from her eyes.

"I'll do my best. We are trying to keep him under control, but I guess he doesn't want to behave." Sayde stated.

Sayde went off as Dana made sure she was gone before giggling.

Dana: The best part of fake tears is that they are so real it's unreal. Ironic how I just have to amp up the sadness factor and everyone is at my whim. I just hope this will be enough to get Tep outside that door on Thursday.

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Conor came through the door with a box of names.

"Everyone, it's time to pick players for the Veto competition!" Conor exclaimed.

Everyone headed to the living room and sat down on the couches. Tep and Kimberly sat down in the nomination chairs.

"Only six players will compete in the Veto Competition. The Head of Household, the two nominees and three houseguests selected by random draw. Will the two nominees join me up here." Conor read.

Tep and Kimberly joined Conor up front as he continued on reading.

"As Head of Household, I shall choose first." Conor stated as he reached in the bag.

Conor(Head of Household): I want Cody or Sayde in this competition, because if one of them wins, them it won't fall back on me as a result. I'm gonna throw this competition so I don't have to be the one to make this decision.

"Ellie." Conor chose.

Ellie smiled and got up to join the others up front. Kimberly reached into the bag and pulled out a name.

"Cody." Kimberly announced.

Cody smiled and slapped fives with Conor as Ellie hugged him tightly. Tep reaches into the bag for a name.

"Houseguest Choice." Tep announced.

Tep looked at the remaining houseguests that could compete.

"I'll choose Arnold." Tep decided.

Arnold joined the others up front as Sayde and Dana were the only ones not playing.

"Big Brother will announce when it is time for the competition. Good luck to everyone." Conor announced.

Cody: It's great that I'm playing and I want to win the Veto so the noms can stay the same. Tep is in for a serious reality check.

Tep(Nominee): Cody playing really worries me, because I know Conor is gonna sit this one out and try to let him win. I need this Veto more than ever so I'm safe for the week.

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The backyard was turned into a pirate ship at sea. Different squirrels were dressed up in pirate clothing with a lead squirrel holding up a sword and wearing typical captain pirate clothing.

"Whoa, I should've grabbed my Nani cosplay outfit." Ellie remarked coming out.

The six Veto players came out in pirate clothing as Sayde took a seat off to the side. The six players got on the ship as Dana stepped up on a podium with an instruction card.

"Arrrr, me maties! Welcome aboard the BB Pirate Ship! In today's voyage, we need all hands on deck. The ship needs to be prepared for the harsh waves of the seven seas and we need to spruce it up for Captain Coconuts. First, you will climb the nets, second, you will lead a puck through a voyage on the seven seas and finally, ye will try your luck on shooting down a scrvy enemy ship. The first houseguest to complete all three tasks will get promoted to first mate and will win the Golden Power of Veto! Let's play Voyage to the Veto!" Dana explained in her best pirate accent.

Tep(Nominee): I need to be fast on my feet in this, because I can't trust Conor, Ellie, Kim, Arnold or Cody in this. It's me and me alone to do this.

Conor(Head of Household): Cody has to win so I don't have to choose. Taking Tep off would make me an enemy and not taking him off might end me up in more trouble.

"On ye marks, get set, go scallywags!" Dana exclaimed as an air horn blew.

All six players began climbing their nets and trouble hit when they started slipping through or getting tangled. Cody, Ellie and Arnold began their descent down the other side of the net. Arnold made it to his table first and started to steer his puck through the maze.

Arnold: I really feel like I don't need to win the Veto. Even if I did, this week will be alright for me so I don't have to rush.

Ellie made it to her table and started to lead her puck through her maze. Tep was climbing over the other side of his net getting ready to go to the second task. Arnold had finished up his maze and went on to the final task as he started figuring out his aim.

Ellie: I'm getting really nervous. Cody is tangled up in his net and Tep is getting closer. I'm afraid it's up to me to beat Arnold and get that Veto.

Ellie finished her maze as she went onto the third task. She started getting out balls and placing them in her slingshot. Arnold knocked down his ship as the air horn sounded.

"Congratulations, Arnold, ye have won the Golden Power of Veto!" Dana announced.

Dana put the Veto around his brother as Tep slammed the boat dock. Ellie was relieved Tep didn't win,but was worried what Arnold might do.

Arnold(Veto Holder): Who knew I would win one more Veto for the week? I thought about not winning it, but I couldn't help myself.

Cody: I'm glad Tep didn't win, but Arnold isn't exactly good either. I hope he can find it in himself to not use the Veto. That's the last thing I want to happen.

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Arnold was in the Nature Room as Sayde came in. She sat down on an opposite bed from him.

"What brings you here?" Arnold asked as he sat up.

"I know you probably have your own plans with that Veto, but it would mean a lot if you didn't use it." Sayde replied.

"Why wouldn't I use it? It is my choice." Arnold stated as he fiddled with the Veto.

"Yeah, but if you use that on Tep, you could put Dana in danger." Sayde stated.

"I could? I hadn't really thought about that." Arnold explained.

"Conor would feel too compelled to make a decision. He would really have no other choice, but to put Dana up and her going home." Sayde stated.

Arnold(Veto Holder): I really did think about what would happen, but Sayde does make a good point about Dana being the eventual one going home. I probably should think about my next move carefully.

"I was thinking of not using it. I don't like either nominee and wouldn't be bothered seeing either one going home." Arnold explained.

"Then you should go with your first instinct. It's usually the right one." Sayde suggested.

Arnold(Veto Holder): I would want to cause a little bit of controversy as long as it doesn't compromise my sister in anyway.

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Tep appeared in the Have Not Room as Dana looked up glaring as she saw him.

"What are you doing here?!" Dana demanded.

"I wanted to apologize for the prank. I realized I went too far with that one." Tep stated.

"Hmph! I appreciate the apology, but I don't want to hear anything from you anymore." Dana scoffed.

"Oh come on, you can't be mad at me forever." Tep suggested.

"Just watch me as I'll watch you squirming in your seat come Thursday." Dana stated as she pushed past Tep.

Tep(Nominee): I guess it's my time to go. I know Arnold won't use the Veto on me and this gets me an easy out. Well, it's been fun entertaining you America and I guess my wife wins our bet.

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Arnold walked through the living room and towards the Memory Wall. He grabbed the Veto and put it around his neck.

Arnold(Veto Holder): I don't like either nominee so I I'm inclined not to use it. However, I could mess up a game plan if Conor creates one. Tough decisions.

"Hey everybody, it's time for the Veto meeting." Arnold called.

Everyone came in as they sat down at on the couches. Tep and Kimberly sat down in the nomination chairs. Arnold stood up front.

"This is the Veto meeting. Tep and Kimberly have both been nominated for eviction, but I have the power to Veto one of the nominations. I will give both nominees a chance to explain why I should use the Power of Veto on them." Arnold explained.

Kimberly stood up and put on pouty lips.

"Please use it on me, Arny! I don't want to be stuck in this situation since I didn't do anything mean to anyone." Kimberly whines as she sat back down.

Arnold blushed as Dana seemed suspicious as Tep got up.

"I know I've made enemies and Conor, I still consider you one of my best friend in this house. I've made game moves where I shouldn't have and I'll do my best to correct them in the future. I just need one more chance to prove that." Tep explained as he sat back down.

"Alright. So I've decided to….

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"...not use the Power of Veto." Arnold decided.

Kimberly pouted and Tep placed his head down. Arnold put the Veto in the box.

"This Veto meeting is adjourned." Arnold concluded as he closed the box.

Everyone started to get up as Tep kept sitting down in his chair

Tep(Nominee): I can't believe it. I guess eighth place is the number I'm getting and I'm going to meet Julie this Thursday.

Kimberly hugged Sayde and then Ellie.

Kimberly(Nominee): Better believe this girl is going to the Final 7 and I'll continue my flirting assaults on Arnold to get what I want. I ain't done with you yet, honey.

Cody hugged Ellie as they serpents into different rooms.

Cody: Tep is still on the block and the plan is to evict him. I'm glad he came to his senses with what he's done, but this will be for the better good so he isn't a puppet.

Who will be evicted from the Big Brother House: Tep or Kimberly? Who will win the Jury Competition and return to the house? Find out Thursday 8/7c on a special two-hour episode of Big Brother!

Current Jurors:

Derek

Jela

Jose