Disclaimer: I do not own Total Drama.
Note: Quick update alert! Inspiration struck and it refused to leave, which might explain why it is very late in the UK as I type this after me having written this chapter for hours. The plot gets progressed a lot in this chapter I feel. I'm proud of how it came out, but I'll let you guys decide if it is good or bad. I wish I had more to say, but I don't. Oh well, enjoy!
Hide and Don't Seek, the elder siblings favourite past time!
The ten minutes of hiding time the campers had been given was almost up. The digital clock on SARA's screen showed that only thirty seconds remained until the seeking would commence. Luckily, this seemed to have been enough time for each of the campers to find an at least barely passable hiding spot.
Bianca was hiding in a hollow section of a tree above the ground. She gazed around suspiciously before getting inside and out of sight.
Cy had chosen to hide in a coconut tree at the beach, concealing himself amongst the leaves. He held a coconut in hand, ready to throw it at SARA if it came near.
Diamond hid under one of the sand beds in the sandcastle fort, holding a sand blanket for comfort and trembling.
Fosley was carefully walking through the woods, staying on the move, and looking around cautiously to make sure he did not run into any trouble.
John had made his way back to the old Brawn campsite and was hiding in the space underneath the shelter. His fast running speed and stamina helped him reach the campsite with time to spare.
Moe and Rai had decided to hide together for the time being, and were both hidden in a small cave behind a flowing waterfall, both happy to have the company of the other.
Ollie had hidden himself in a bushy area full of hedges and plants. He ducked into one bush, and used his hat as bait in a nearby bush, hoping it would buy him some time if SARA arrived.
Patsy had not been able to get far due to the combo of being physically weak and having a broken arm in a sling, so she had settled for hiding in a closet in the TV room of the Sandcastle Fort.
Ruth had chosen not to hide. Rather, she was taking a casual and stoic walk through the forest, keeping an eye out for SARA. She was ready to fight her stalker, with or without a trash compacter.
Trey was deeper in the forest, and he was cackling to himself as he set up a number of rope traps all around. The traps were well set up and would make Fred of Mystery Inc. jealous.
SARA's clock ticked down ... and down … and down, right down to zero. The instant the timer was up SARA reactivated and stood up, gazing around the area.
"Time for the hunt to start." Declared SARA. "For today, I am not SARA, but rather … NEMESIS. If only we had a player called Jill."
"Maybe some other time." Shrugged Chris. "Ok, off you go."
"With pleasure." Said SARA as it charged off in a random direction with an auto tuned war cry, making heavy and clunky footsteps as it ran.
Chris was left alone. He then shrugged and took out his walkie talkie.
"I am bored. Bring me the fold out deck chair and fruit punch, stat." Stated Chris into the walkie talkie.
(Confessional: Hunting season starts now!)
Bianca: Momma always said, when you're trying to flee a dangerous monster, climb up a tree and stay out of sight. I'm not sure if SARA is really a monster, but if I'm concealed from its vision inside a tree, maybe it's heat sensors won't work?
Trey: If my traps blow up the accursed robot, think I'll get immunity for the rest of the game? Chris would so owe me one, if not seven.
Moe: I think there is safety in numbers. It's why nine was able to eat seven after all. Thus, I've got Rai's back and she's got mine … and not just because the tight cave has us back to back. (Moe blushes)
Patsy: Yeah, I'm probably not winning immunity. I can only hope that SARA does not think to come back to the shelter. I don't think anybody else did, so … I might have a shot at this after all. I just hope SARA won't use the tazer on me.
SARA had arrived back at the camp and gazed around.
"If I had a sense of smell this would be a lot easier." Noted SARA. "Until that technological gap is bridged, I'll just use my scanner."
A miniature satellite dish emerged from SARA's topmost section and scanned the area around it.
"Hmm … footprints, and they are still warm." Noted SARA as she spotted some light footprints in the sand. "Not just that, but they are warm from body heat … and they lead up to the shelter. At least one person must be in there."
SARA approached the fort and opened the doors, it scanned the area again.
"… Body heat from the east, the room the in-built map calls the 'TV Room'. Time to get hunting." Said SARA looking directly at the camera that had been added to the shelter overnight. "Be wewwy, wewwy qwuit, I'm huntin' campers, huhuhuhuh!"
A classic cartoon catchphrase properly butchered, SARA entered the TV room and gazed around in search of her prey. Patsy was hiding in a nearby closet, trying to stay as silent as possible.
"Not a sound girl." Thought Patsy firmly. "Don't panic, it'll just raise your body heat and make the robot catch you quicker..."
SARA got closer to the closet, still gazing around.
"But why do it's foot steps have to be so clunky and foreboding?" Thought Patsy nervously.
SARA gazed at the closet Patsy was hiding in, not making a sound.
"You might as well save us some time and just come out of the closet." Teased SARA. "You've hid in it too long."
"Not funny!" Scoffed Patsy. "That joke is outdated as your CPU will be in three months tops."
"Thanks for confirming your hiding place." Said SARA cheerfully.
"Sh*t..." Muttered Patsy.
SARA marched over to the closet and ripped off the doors.
"SCREEEEEEEEEEEE!" Roared SARA in a perfect imitation of Freddy Fazbear.
"AAAAAAAAARGH!" Screamed Patsy as SARA tagged her.
"You have been found first. Report to the starting area." Ordered SARA. "But, I am at the very east glad you have come out of the closet."
"Who needs internet trolls when the tech is the troll." Muttered Patsy as she left the room and exited the fort.
Once Patsy was gone SARA's audio sensors twitched, hearing the sound of running footsteps outside the sandcastle … and they were heavier than Patsy's footsteps.
"Looks like somebody is moving hiding spots to avoid me. Smart move." Noted SARA. "But, are they fast as well as smart?"
SARA was about to head off and catch the runner, but her sensors pocked up more noise.
"Trembling … and it's coming from upstairs." Noted SARA. "… Runner, whoever you are, you got lucky."
With that SARA headed for the stairs.
(Confessional: SARA is beyond OP.)
Patsy: So, I, the hacker, was taken out first and by a super advanced robot … I can see the irony here. As long as Cy isn't immune, this won't matter.
Cy: I saw SARA enter the fort, but she didn't see me. I'm outta there, dudes. Wherever Diamond is hiding, I wish her luck. Maybe if I find her we can work together?
Diamond trembled in fear as she hid underneath one of the beds, hoping she would not be found.
"Stay calm Diamond, the nasty robot isn't here yet..." Mumbled Diamond shakily.
At that moment the door slammed open and SARA entered the room. Diamond held her breath as SARA roamed the room in search of its prey. Diamond closed her eyes tightly in fear. But, when she opened them she could not see SARA from her spot under the bed anymore.
"Maybe she went away." Pondered Diamond hopefully.
At that moment SARA jumped from the top of the bed and landed on her side facing Diamond.
"SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" Roared SARA.
Diamond fainted on the spot, the jumpscare too much for her to take.
"… If robot couls feel guilt, I'd be feeling a lot of it right now." Noted SARA. "… I should probably carry her to the starting zone. I don't have time to wait for her to wake up."
SARA picked Diamond up and went to the exit of the sandcastle fort; once there SARA activated its helicopter attachment and took off to the air.
(Confessional: I guess diamonds can be cracked by jumpscares, not just other diamonds…)
Diamond: … It's not like I ever said I wasn't a coward…
Moe and Rai were tightly squeezed together in the small cave behind the waterfall they had located. There was not much space to move, but so far they were hidden quite well.
"This is the best hiding spot ever!" Declared Moe. "Not even Wally would think of hiding here!"
"You mean Ollie's brother?" Asked Rai. "He seemed kinda big and obvious in how he acted, I think."
"No, I mean the guy with the hat." Replied Moe.
"… Ollie himself? I guess it is kinda easy to mistake twins when you don't know them well." Noted Rai.
"No, the guy in red and white." Insisted Moe.
Rai was blank for a few moments, the gears in her head slowly turning.
"Oh, you mean that Wally! Gotcha. I thought he was called Waldo." Admitted Rai.
"Depends where you live." Shrugged Moe. "Ow! My shrugging bone! This cave is so tight!"
"Got that right." Agreed Rai. "Hey, are you touching my ass?"
"Not intentionally." Insisted Moe sincerely. "My hand is stuck."
"… Well, I guess it is kinda comfy." Mused Rai. "But now we're trapped! If SARA finds us, we'll be unable to run! We're be sitting ducks … or whatever water birds loves around here!"
"But we are at a waterfall … they are quite romantic." Mused Moe. "Dad says he serenaded mum by a waterfall with only a chain of daisies, some gum and a ukulele."
"Too bad we have none of those, huh?" Chuckled Rai.
"We do have one thing though." Sad Moe with a grin.
"What's that?" Asked Rai curiously.
"A big hug!" Declared Moe.
Moe carefully shifted his position and turned around to face Rai, and then gave her a gentle hug.
"I now remember why I love this." Said Rai, a naughty smirk on her face. "Too bad love makes ya stupid, huh?"
"I love everything!" Declared Moe. "But I'd rather be stupid and full of love than smart and a huge arse."
"As always, you speak such truthful wonderful words." Said Rai, sounding in awe.
"I try." Said Moe cheerfully.
The two cuddled silently for a few moments, before Rai pulled away.
"Moe, as much as I love snuggles, we might need to find separate hiding places." Admitted Rai. "We're too tightly packed here."
"I agree. I've got an immunity streak to get going!" Exclaimed Moe as he gently got out from beside Rai and dropped into the water. "See you later Rai. Oh, and your hair looks ethereal when it is wet."
Moe waded off to the shore and dashed off elsewhere, while Rai blushed at the compliment.
"He could be the one … but I can't rush into it, not this time. I'm taking things slow and safe." Sad Rai firmly.
Rai relaxed in the cave behind the waterfall, and then frowned.
"Great, now I feel lonely." Muttered Rai.
(Confessional: One is the loneliest- *shot*.)
Moe: Me and Rai are like super powerful Sci-Fi magnets. We are attracted to each other regardless of the distance, and while I am pretty on the north... (Moe flexes a little) ...she's pretty on the south. (Moe blushes). It's true, I am a lovesick fool, duhuhuhuh.
Rai: It's not that I don't like Moe, 'cause I do. I just … need more time to trust him romantically. It's hard, fighting between the heart and the brain … why of all times is now the time my brain decides to work properly?
Trey stepped back from his work with a proud smile. All over the place were rope traps, ready to spring the instant somebody stepped in one, Trey rubbed his hands together and smirked.
"Once SARA walks through here, it will trigger so many traps it won't even be able to get recycled into a paperweight … because it will be broken! Mwahahaha!" Cackled Trey.
Trey ducked behind a rock in true cartoon super villain fashion
"Not to wait for the main event." Sad Trey, an evil grin on his face.
Fosley watched this from a distance, with a raised eyebrow. He considered talking to Trey but decided against it,.
"Not worth getting involved." Decided Fosley as he walked away. "I've already had my daily quota of moronic attitude."
(Confessional: Will Trey's plan work for once?)
Trey: The rope rap may be the second oldest trick in the book, right ahead of the snowball rolling down the mountain and becoming a boulder, but it is one to be relied on. You may laugh now, but soon you'll quake in fear at the terrifying effectiveness the deviously deadly rope trap! Mwahahahaha!
Fosley: The sad part is that he's in my alliance, so I can't get rid of him. At least he's so loud people will look at him before me and Patsy, the real thinkers.
Bianca: I was in one of the trees near Trey. He tries so hard, and I can respect effort to one's goals, as a person like myself needs to put effort in … college doesn't pass itself. I would have spoke to him, but this is hide and seek after all. I'd rather stay hidden.
Ollie was hiding alone and out of sight in one of the bushes. He wasn't just worried about SARA, but also the Cloaked Shadow.
"It's deep in the woods and there are no witnesses." Murmured Ollie. "That Cloaked Shadow could really mess me up and be gone long before anybody could catch them..."
Ollie peeked out of the bush nervously; he saw nobody and ducked back into his hiding spot.
"Ok, so Cy is the Shadow … can't let him know that, or I'm toast. At least now that I know who I'm up against I can plan accordingly." Muttered Ollie quietly. "My plan … vote him off like I would anybody else, and don't be obvious about it. That should work."
Ollie heard footsteps and froze. All was silent for a few seconds, as though whatever was making the noise had vanished.
"Don't tell me Cy is able to teleport." Muttered Ollie as he got out of the bush and nervously looked around. "I'll just be going now..."
"SCREEEEEEEEEEEEE!" Roared SARA as it jumped in front of Ollie and tapped him on the shoulder.
"AAAAYYEEEEEEIIIIIIIII!" Screamed Ollie, trembling like a leaf.
"You have been caught, please report to the starting area." Stated SARA.
"Geez, what the hell?! You nearly gave me a heart attack!" Exclaimed Ollie, holding his chest. "Be grateful this won't end up like the original Terminator did!"
"I would, but gratefulness is a human emotion. I can only do as I am programmed, and then a bit more." Stated SARA. "Also, you are the third to be captured."
"Well … at least I wasn't first out, I guess." Shrugged Ollie, still frowning at SARA.
(Confessional: All ranks are equal besides 1st, if you think about it.)
Ollie: I'm starting to see why Chris hates that robot. I never was into electronics, and I'm now glad for that. But, could have been worse.
Ruth calmly walked through a trail in the forest, keeping an ear out for SARA. She looked firm and stoic, almost like nothing could stop her pace. She glanced around and then sat on a stump.
"Where is that robot. Maybe it is scared of me?" Pondered Ruth. "Maybe robots can feel fear after all..."
Ruth looked around, and then crossed her legs.
"It better not keep me waiting." Muttered Ruth.
(Confessional: Woman VS Machine.)
Ruth: I just want to smash the robot. Is that so wrong?
John had remained quietly in his hiding spot under the Brawn's old shelter ever since the challenge had begun. Nothing had happened thus far which, while good in the context of the challenge, was also rather boring.
"I wonder how much longer this is gonna take..." Sighed John. "Immunity is worth the boredom, but I still don't like it."
John glanced at his wrist.
"Wish I'd thought to bring a watch with me to the game. Not like other people didn't try to smuggle stuff in, I'd bet." Muttered John.
John glanced out into the sunny campsite.
"I wonder how many people have been caught so far..." Pondered John.
"Not me!" Exclaimed Moe cheerfully as he crawled up next top John.
"Eek! When did you get there?" Asked John, catching his breath from being startled.
"Just now." Replied Moe. "Rai said we needed to hide separately or else we'd be caught, so I came to hide with you instead."
"… I think Rai meant that we all had to hide by ourselves." Said John patiently.
"… Doh!" Exclaimed Moe. "Ok, I'll get going."
"It's fine, don't worry about it. I want a Brawn to win immunity and this place ism pretty safe." Assured John. "But when it comes down to us two, it's a free for all, ok?"
"Deal." Agreed Moe. "So … why was Ruth crying yesterday?"
"I'm afraid I cannot talk about that without Ruth's permission." Stated John firmly. "Consider it classified."
"I have considered." Saluted Moe, whacking his arm on the shelter. "Oof! Ow … ok, so, I had a great idea for after the show is over."
"What might that be?" Asked John curiously.
"Me and Rai, and you and Ruth, go on a double date! I know a good bowling alley." Offered Moe with a wink, though his long hair stopped John seeing this.
"What?! Um … as thoughtful as that offer is, err, well … me and Ruth are just friends, not an item." Said John, a blush on his face. "We're simply good friends."
"Maybe even best friends?" Winked Moe.
"Um … yeah, I guess so." Relented John, letting a chuckle out. "You know, Total Drama isn't all about romance."
"I guess. But, life is not all about winning." Replied Moe. "Call me Polly-Anna … apart from the fact I'm a boy. Or, rather, a man."
John could not help but laugh.
"You're something else." Smirked John.
"I thought I was Moe." Said Moe.
(Confessional: I thought that too.)
John: Me and Ruth … together? Err, well, I can admit she is quite a looker, but … no, she doesn't want romance and I am here to win first and foremost. I'm quite content to stay as friends.
Moe: John and Ruth, a jock and a bully, two stereotypically mean archetypes bought into the light through the power of looooooove. (Moe fans himself). So romantic!
Trey lay in wait for his traps to be sprung, eagerly anticipating SARA's downfall.
"The suspense is killing me." Giggled Trey, before coughing. "Seriously, somebody call a doctor."
Trey heard footsteps and ducked out of site. SARA approached, knowing a camper was near.
"There is no point in hiding." Stated SARA.
Trey giggled a little, excited that his traps were about to claim a victim.
"I can see your 'horns' poking out from behind that rock." Said SARA flatly.
"Curses!" Exclaimed Trey, realising his cover was blown. "Curse this ultra cool accessory! Retreat!"
Trey ran off screaming … right into the trap he had set up.
YANK!
SWISH!
"HEEEEEEELLLLLLP!" Whined Trey, rather pathetically.
SARA approached him and lightly tagged him, using a finger laser to cut the rope and release Trey.
"You need a hobbie." Stated SARA. "You are the fourth camper caught and must report to the starting area."
"Fine!" Hugged Trey with crossed arms. "But only because I want to."
Trey stormed off towards camp while SARA jogged off in a different direction. About a minute later Bianca dropped down from a nearby tree.
"Time to change hiding spots." Noted Bianca.
(Confessional: Like there was any other way that could have ended.)
Trey: Bah! I hate rope traps! They are such an evil and chaotic device that they turned on their own master! Just like Hal-9000, now that I think about it.
Bianca: The best players of hide and seek always change hiding spots during the game. Kinda like how the best strat-bots switch up their plans sometimes. Key advice, be adaptable in all that you do.
Cy had taken refuge from SARA in an empty cave and sat behind some rocks, planning out his next move.
"The Brawns offer a good deal, but I need them at a smaller number first." Said Cy quietly. "It's gotta be Rai or John gone first … but really, maybe John is the better choice. Rai trusts me after the whole mess with Sarge … and I know she'd never backstab me. Plus, Diamond could use more friends to talk to. Girls like gap pals, right?"
Cy scratched his chin a little.
"Even after all of this, I still know very little about women. Then again, every other boy feels this pain too." Chuckled Cy. "Maybe when I win I'll buy Diamond a real diamond?"
"Hey." Said a voice.
Cy jumped in alarm and ducked out of sight.
"Relax, it's just me." Stated Fosley. "I'm not that scary, am I?"
"Huhuhuhuh, I guess not." Admitted Cy. "Need something? If you want to hide here, I've sorta claimed it."
"It's fine. I'm not hiding in one set location." Replied Fosley. "I was just wondering, who are you voting for tonight? If it's not me, I'd be willing to assist you."
"I was thinking John. He's a pretty big threat." Stated Cy. "Smart, strong and speedy, all in one."
"I'm in." Agreed Fosley as he got up and walked to the exit. "I can see just one problem with that plan though."
"And what might that be?" Asked Cy, sounding curious.
"… You're an even bigger threat, Cloaked Shadow." Scowled Fosley as he ran up to the entrance. "SARA! SARA! OVER HERE! CAMPERS OVER HERE! GET OVER HER YOU UDSELESS ROBOT!"
"Dude! What the hell?!" Exclaimed Cy, looking shocked and angry. "I gotta fly!"
Cy pushed past Fosley and attempted to run off into the overgrowth, only for a net to be fired over him. A second net was then fired over Fosley.
"Hey!" Complained Fosley.
"Not cool." Groaned Cy.
SARA tagged both of the boys.
"Fosley and Cy, you are the fifth and sixth people to be caught. Report back to the starting area." Stated SARA. "You can take your time though, I see you're a little bit tied up."
Cy and Fosley flipped SARA the birdie to which it made a troll face appear on its screen.
(Confessional: 2 for the price of 1!)
Fosley: Worth it.
Cy: Fosley is lucky he's a non factor in my game, or he'd be getting the boot … literally. (Cy looks thoughtful and puts his head in his hands). But, he called me the Cloaked Shadow … does Fosley think I am that dirtbag? Pffft, as if.
Ruth had grown bored of sitting and waiting for SARA to show up and was now using a stick to trace out a picture in the dirt.
"That robot is tardy." Said Ruth tonelessly.
Ruth traced out the rest of her picture, and looked down at the dog she had traced.
"Dogs are cool, I guess." Noted Ruth.
Bianca ran by and glanced around.
"Oh, hi Ruth." Greeted Bianca. "How's it going?"
"Boring. I am waiting for SARA to appear so I can smash it. I have been kept waiting." Stated Ruth.
"Waiting sucks." Agreed Bianca. "Nice picture."
"Thanks and stuff. Is SARA following you?" Asked Ruth.
"Nope. Just me. I'm looking for a new place to hide." Said Bianca cheerfully. "I better get back to that, as a matter of fact. See ya, and good luck!"
Bianca dashed off, leaving Ruth alone again.
"I bet the people who are hiding are getting found quicker than me, the girl in plain sight." Grumbled Ruth. "… Maybe I should hide somewhere?"
(Confessional: Perfect irony.)
Ruth: Is it possible to literally die of boredom?
Rai stretched out in the waterfall cove she was hiding in; like Ruth, she felt pretty bored. She lay spread out and looked up at the rocky and rough cave ceiling.
"I wonder if it'd be worth going to sleep and waiting out the challenge." Pondered Rai.
Rai listened to the waterfall flow and rolled over onto her belly.
"Yeah, it would be. The waterfall should help me nod off. The one by the pond back home often does." Mumbled Rai, settled down for a nap.
BONK!
"Ow!" Yelped Rai. "What the frick was that?!"
Rai glanced around ans saw a pebble where one had not been before.
"Is somebody throwing things at me? Urgh, real mature! I may be brain dead, but my head feel pain like everybody else's, sh*thead!" Yelled Rai to whoever had thrown the pebble beyond the waterfall.
In response another pebble was thrown at Rai, this one hitting her on the nose.
"Oof! Ow! Ok, that's it, whoever you are I'm giving you one hell of a thrashing." Growled Rai as she ribbed her stinging nose and jumped into the water, wading out towards the shore.
Rai reached the shore and, not bothering to shake or brush off any of the water, gazed around in search of the person who had thrown the pebbles at her. However, she could not see anybody, to which she grunted in annoyance.
"Don't tell me that sotty robot has a cloaking device." Complained Rai.
Another pebble was thrown at Rai, this one hitting the back of her head.
"Ow! Son of a bitch!" Yelled Rai as she whirled around, seeing nobody. "Urgh, great..."
"Up here." Said a cold voice.
Rai glanced to the source of the voice, at the top of the waterfall and gasped at what she was seeing.
"You!" Exclaimed Rai.
"Surprised to see me?" Asked the figure.
Rai was silent for a few moments trying to process what she was seeing.
"… Brody?! What the heck are you still doing here? You went back to civilisation with the other visitors yesterday! … Am I hallucinating?" Asked Rai, looking confused.
"Surely even you can figure this one out Rai. Once the boat docked I was required to get my own way home … but rather than take the care I took to the water and swam all the way back here." Declared Brody, a smug look on his face. "Now I'm back here and we can settle the score."
"… You swam miles through the ocean so she could throw pebbles at me?" Said Rai flatly. "Even I could come up with a better plan than that."
"No! We're going to talk about why you've got this grudge on me and we're gonna bury the hatchet." Said Brody firmly.
"I'm over and done with you. Bye." Said Rai as she turned to leave.
BAM!
Another pebble was thrown at Rai, a bigger one than the others.
"Ow! F*ck!" Yelped Rai. "Seriously, is pebble throwing the best you can do?"
"Rai, I want you baby. Whatever I did, whatever it was, I am sorry, ok? Just come up here and we can talk about it on the Waterfall of Forgiveness." Said Brody, in a slightly demanding tone.
Rai was silent for a moment, fuming … and then she started laughing, almost hysterically.
"H-hey! What's so funny?!" Asked Brody, looking flustered and confused.
Rai put her hand up to signal him to wait for a few moments. After Rai stopped laughing, she spoke.
"Ok … ok … snnrrk! Ok, I'm all done now." Assured Rai wiping away a tear of laughter.
"Then tell me, why are you laughing at me?" Demanded Brody.
"… Because you're pathetic." Said Rai flatly. "You refuse to see why cheating on me was wrong and refuse to take responsibility, you swim miles to the island just to pester me even more and risk your life doing so … and when you get here you resort to pebble throwing and telling me to meet you at the top of a waterfall you gave a, like, totally cliché name to. Really, breaking up with you was really not a bad thing at all if this is what you do on your days off."
Brody was silent, his eye twitching.
"Later." Said Rai as she turned to leave into the forest.
"No! We are not done here yet!" Yelled Brody as he threw another pebble at Rai.
BAM!
It hit Rai and her eye twitched.
"Ok, now you're starting to really get my my nerves." Growled Rai. "Stop embarrassing yourself on TV."
"Come here and make me." Sneered Brody.
Rai glanced at a camera and slowly shook her head.
(Confessional: Hey, nobody ever said it would be a long lasting mystery.)
Rai: (She has her face covered by her hands due to embarrassment) Why did I ever hang out with him…?
John and Moe were still hiding at the old Brawn campsite, and all was silent. However, soon the silence was broken by Moe when his stomach rumbled.
"Man, I'm hungry." Noted Moe. "Think we'll get anymore reward challenges for food?"
"We can only hope. But right now I'm ninety percent sure it's daily elimination until the finale." Replied John. "But the campsite could do with more food. How about we and the girls go and find some food for the camp after the challenge? The others will hardly complain about it."
"Good idea. I call dibs on the first turkey sandwich we find!" Declared Moe.
"Eh, sure, why not." Chuckled John.
"Sweet. Oh, but if it's white bread you can have it. I prefer brown bread; gotta take care of the body, y'know." Added Moe.
"I very much agree." Nodded John in understanding. "I didn't get this built by flipping channels all day and eating pizza."
"Speaking of pizza, looks like SARA is here." Noted Moe.
Before John could question the rather odd connection, he realised what Moe had said … the realisation deepened when the whole shelter was picked up and tossed away.
"Looks like I have found some squishy humans." Noted SARA. "Prepare to be terminated."
"I'm outta here!" Yelped John as he sprinted off.
"I just remembered, I, uh, have something to do at the other side of the island." Lied Moe as he dashed after John, flailing his arms.
"Human legs were incorrectly coded." Stated SARA as its net gun appeared on its arm, and it took aim.
BAM!
The net gun fired and soon Moe was tangled in a net.
"Don't worry Moe, I'll win this for us!" Assured John as he continued sprinting.
"Not!" Said SARA, in a voice that sounded exactly like Wayne from Wayne's World.
BAM!
Another net was fired and John fell to the ground tangled up. SARA wasted no time in tagging the two teens.
"Moe, you are the seventh person to be caught. John, you are the eight person to be caught." Stated SARA. "Sadly, my data banks do not contain bondage jokes, except the one I told to Fosley and Cy."
"That's a darn shame." Said Moe sympathetically.
"It is nice to know somebody understands my pain." Said SARA sincerely.
John glanced at a camera with a confused expression.
"What the heck?" Muttered John.
(Confessional: Strange minds think alike.)
Moe: I demand SARA gets more bondage jokes in her databanks. Let's make it a twitter trend: #BondageForSARAplz
John: Ok, just who exactly built this robot? I'm legitimately curious.
Bianca walked through the woods, keeping an eye and ear out for any suspicious sounds.
"Can't be much longer left now. That robot is very effective, and there are always those who pick lousy hiding spots." Mused Bianca, fiddling with her glasses a little bit. "I wonder if it is staling me right now … gosh, I feel like the unnamed protagonist from Slender who was named Kate in the sequel."
Bianca looked around and fidgeted a little bit.
"I guess paranoia just helps me stay observant and not get caught." Muttered Bianca.
(Confessional: It also decreases acne.)
Bianca: While I've been evading SARA, epically may I add, I've been looking into the Cloaked Shadow a bit more … while I wait for Patsy, Ollie and any other victim who may exist to tell me what may have happened to them in secret, I'm thinking that John might be the culprit. I mean, he is strong , smart and fast so he'd be able to do all the things that the Cloaked Shadow has done. Just a theory.
As Bianca walked around, she heard a sudden sound of a sort of engine.
"What could that be?" Pondered Bianca.
The short girl received her answer when SARA lowered from above the trees and hovered above her, its helicopter blades extended and whirring.
"I see you., But, can I tag you?" Asked SARA out loud. "My databanks say it is likely!"
"Zoiks!" Yelped Bianca as she turned tail and ran off as fast as her legs could carry her.
"Excellent, I love a good chase. Too bad robots cannot work out to get stronger." Stated SARA as it flew after Bianca.
(Confessional; No jumpscare noise? Awww!)
Bianca: This is like cat and mouse, and I'm the mouse!
Brody was stood at the top of the waterfall while Rai looked up at him, seeming both annoyed and embarrassed.
"Just come down from there. You're seventeen, start acting like it." Yelled Rai.
"Hey, you're only sixteen and you don't even act like that." Retorted Brody. "I've watched this show, you've done bad things too. You whine a lot, you were pretty horrid to Chris yesterday, you let Moe feel your ass earlier, and this boy you're 'in love' with … you didn't even tell him you voted for him on day one. When are you gonna tell him that, huh?"
Rai flinched; she had actually forgotten that she had once voted for Moe.
"Um … I'll tell him. I'll be honest." Vowed Rai. "And maybe I was too harsh on Chris, but … its just so hard being off my meds."
"Is that why you won't even give me the time of day?" Asked Brody.
"No it's because you're a jerk." Replied Rai. "Even if I was on my meds, I'd be unhappy to see you. You shouldn't even be here."
"Why not? It's a free country." Scoffed Brody.
"Well, Chris rented the island. I think you're tres … tres … you're somewhere you shouldn't be." Said Rai firmly. "The cameras will have seen you by now."
Brody went wide eyed. He had not considered this.
"Yeah … well … err … sh*t!" Yelled Brody as he picked up another pebble and threw it a Rai.
BONK!
"Ow! Really?" Frowned Rai with crossed arms.
Bianca ran by full speed at that moment.
"Hi Rai, hi trespasser! Bye Rai, bye trespasser!" Called Bianca as she ran by.
Once Bianca was gone SARA arrived, still flying in the air, and aimed her net gun at Rai.
BAM!
"Doh!" Cursed Rai as she fell to the ground struggling in the net.
SARA then aimed her net gun at Brody … and then pointed her other arm at him which extended like elastic, grabbed him, and pulled him over to the robot itself.
"Let go of me!" Demanded Brody.
SARA dropped Brody and then fired a small pellet in front of him. It expanded into a cage that contained him securely. SARA then tagged Rai.
"You are the ninth person to be caught." Stated SARA.
SARA then glanced at Brody.
"And you are probably gonna be under arrest for trespassing and tampering with competition outcome." Frowned SARA. "This is why I am glad robots cannot feel love."
SARA blasted off in pursuit of Bianca, or Ruth, whoever came first really, while Rai and Brody were left alone.
"Urgh, look what you did now Rai." Grumbled Brody.
Rai didn't bother responding.
(Confessional: Well, that's a record time for a villain take down.)
Rai: Mum says everybody's first relationship is just practise. If that's true, I am glad to be done practising.
Ruth was passing the time waiting for SARA by building a small doll sized house out of sticks. She put the last stick into place and stepped back to admire her work.
"Not bad." Noted Ruth.
At that moment Bianca blazed past Ruth and leapt into a mass of hedges.
"… That was odd." Noted Ruth.
At that moment SARA arrived and descended down onto solid ground.
"As soon as I tag you, it's all over." Stated SARA.
"Guess I'll have to smash you then." Shrugged Ruth.
Ruth ran at SARA and dodged the incoming tag by rolling behind SARA and punching and bashing the rear side of the robot repeatedly and forcefully. Ruth then noticed the 'kick-me message that Chris had written on the back of SARA and decided to obey.
"Robots cannot feel pain, but this is rattling my CPU." Exclaimed SARA, trying to tag Ruth.
"I human, you dead." Said Ruth as she grabbed onto SARA from behind and, with great effort, lifted it into the air above her, and then tossed it hard to the ground. "Are you dead yet?"
"No." Said SARA.
Ruth stomped on SARA.
"How about now?" Asked Ruth.
"Not quite." Replied SARA.
Ruth stomped on SARA again, but harder.
"Now?" Asked Ruth.
SARA did not respond.
"Looks like you are dead." Noted Ruth as she relaxed.
SARA than quickly jumped up and tagged Ruth.
"Nice try, but I am armoured in a high tech mixture of titanium, carbon steel and refined iron. I was in no danger." Stated SARA. "Nice punching technique though."
Bianca stepped out of the bushes and dusted herself off.
"Is it over?" Asked Bianca uncertainly.
As of to answer Bianca's question the intercom crackled into life.
"Attention campers! The challenge is now over!" Announced Chris. "BIANCA WINS IMMUNITY!"
"Yay!" Cheered Bianca. "Can't touch this!"
Bianca did a little happy dance for a few moments before she turned to Ruth.
"By the way, your stick house looks really good. Nice work." Said Bianca, giving a thumbs up.
"It was nothing." Said Ruth modestly.
(Confessional: A come from behind victory! … Or, maybe come from below?)
Bianca: I don't think I truly need immunity … but hey, I'll take it. It's better to be certain of safety than merely near certain, right?
Ruth: Eh, at least I got to beat up a robot, sort of.
Presently the eleven campers plus SARA were gathered back at the starting area. Brody was cuffed and being taken away in a police helicopter. The head cop turned to Chris.
"Really Chris, we have to stop meeting like this." Sighed the cop.
"I agree,. It's getting awkward." Nodded Chris. "See ya."
"Hopefully not too soon." Muttered the cop.
"Indeed. Oh, say hello to the wife and kids for me." Added Chris.
"Will do." Said the cop as he boarded the helicopter.
The helicopter whirred into life and took off into the air and then flew away from the island, hopefully not to return for a while at least. Once it was gone Chris turned to the campers.
"Bianca, Moe, front and centre." Declared Chris.
The two campers did as they were asked and exchanged a glance.
"As Bianca has won immunity, Moe, you must pass over the Immunity Toast Medallion to Bianca, for only the immunity winner may wear it." Said Chris dramatically.
"Okie dokie." Saluted Moe as he took off the medallion and passed it to Bianca. "Handle it with care."
"Don't worry, I will." Promised Bianca as she put the medallion on. "How do I look?"
"Sexy!" Exclaimed Trey.
Bianca put a hand on her hips, tilted her head and tried to blow a flirty kiss.
"Was I ever anything else?" Purred Bianca, before giggling.
Moe and Bianca rejoined the crowd, and then Chris continued speaking.
"Bianca is safe and through to the final ten, the top half, but the rest of you are on the chopping block. You have until sundown to decide who you want to vote off." Stated Chris. "You may head back to you camp."
The eleven campers field off back to camp. Bianca looked cheerful, some layers looked confident and others were glaring at one person whom did not notice the glares.
(Confessional: Who will not join the top half?)
Cy: Well, no immunity, but I think I'll be nice and safe. I think it's time for John to get the boot, but first … time to tell Diamond just why I like her, per her request.
Patsy: This will be the easiest vote ever.
Ollie: So, I need to vote for Cy … but, he's also my ally. How do I get out of talking to him? … Man, I hope we've got the right guy.
John: I suspect I'm a possible target. I'll see if I can find a majority for my alliance to claim since the alliance of seven seems to have fallen through faster than I had anticipated.
Patsy, Fosley, Bianca and Trey were gathered in the dining room of the sandcastle fortress. Sand fish and sand ships were on the menu.
"… This needs more salt." Noted Bianca.
"I could cook some more if you want me to?" Offered Trey.
"You're so sweet, keeping me from going hungry." Smiled Bianca.
"It's sand." Said Fosley flatly. "Patsy, the plan for the vote if you may?"
"Of course." Nodded Patsy. "Short and sweet, we're voting off Cy. Good riddance."
"Why are we voting him off?" Asked Bianca. "Why the venom in your tone?"
"Is it his evil jacket? So unfashionable." Gagged Trey.
"No, it is because he is the Cloaked Shadow. With contributions from Ollie, Rai and even Trey, I figured out Cy is behind it all. Hence, he must go." Stated Patsy calmly. "I will take pleasure in this."
"Oh yeah, I did help with that." Recalled Trey. "Seems so long ago."
"Point is, Cy is gone and with him so is Cloaky." Stated Patsy.
"Here, here." Agreed Fosley, raising a glass. "Plus, we won't have to hear that laugh of his anymore."
"I think it was a rather awesome laugh." Frowned Trey.
"You would." Smirked Patsy.
Bianca frowned at this.
"Hey, leave Trey alone." Said Bianca firmly. "So, what exactly made you realise Cy was Cloaky? I'm curious to know."
"I'll tell you later." Assured Patsy.
"I want to know now." Said Bianca with a pout.
"Later." Assured Patsy. "I'm busy. Gotta ensure Cy gets the most votes tonight."
"Rai will probably tell the Brawns. Even she would never forget that." Assured Fosley. "Now, anybody got any real food we can eat?"
"… Anybody want crab stew?" Offered Trey.
"Sounds delicious!" Exclaimed Bianca.
(Confessional: Depends which type of crabs he means…)
Patsy: Ah, sweet vengeance. Waking up tomorrow will be like waking up to world peace.
Bianca: Patsy is my gal pal, don't get me wrong, but … I'm starting to think she's not taking me seriously and seeing me as an equal. Plus, the way she says 'even Trey' and the way Fosley says 'even Rai' … it seems kinda hurtful. Maybe it's just because the tension from Cloaky is reaching its peak, but I don't like it either way.
Ollie sat on a rock looking out at the waves.
"The waves are surprisingly calm … the calm before the storm perhaps? Or, the calmness when the storm is over?" Pondered Ollie. "Guess I'll have to wait and see."
"Yo, Ollie my man." Called a voice.,
Ollie inwardly gulped as Cy walked up and sat down next to him.
"Well, hard luck to both of us for not winning immunity, eh?" Noted Cy.
"Y-yeah … though, I don't think I needed it." Admitted Ollie.
"True, you're pretty well liked from what I gather." Agreed Cy. "As for me … eh, there are bigger threats going around from what I can gather."
"Like who?" Asked Ollie, trying to keep his cool.
"John. He's a Jack of all stats, or even a John of all stats, and he has all of the other Brawns following him. Take him out, and things get better for both of us, and Diamond." Said Cy confidentially. "Could you pass that along to Patsy. I think she'd find it a beneficial agreement."
"Sure, I can do that." Lied Ollie. "But, er, why not you?"
Cy smiled genuinely.
"Because I've got to tell a special lady just why I like her." Replied Cy. "Wish me luck dude."
Cy got to his and walked away, whistling a tune. Once he was gone Ollie let out a breath he had been holding.
"That was too close." Muttered Ollie.
(Confessional: A John of all stats … that'd be one fancy toilet.)
Cy: John is the biggest threat around. Why not vote him off, that's my question.
Ollie: I've just realised … Diamond loves Cy … how is she going to take all of this and what Cy is really like? Oh man, this just got even more depressing!
The four Brawns were meeting up in the forest near camp to discuss the vote; as usual, John spoke first.
"I've not heard anybody mention voting you guys off, so I think you are all safe." Assured John.
"That is good to know." Agreed Ruth.
"Totally." Added Rai and Moe in usion.
"Whoa, we are so in sync." Noted Rai.
"That's spooky."Added Moe. "Oh! Um! So, who do we vote off?"
"Well, Bianca being immune changes nothing much … but I was thinking we could vote off Cy. He's a threat." Stated John.
"… I think I've got an idea." Admitted Ruth.
"Ooooo, cool." Noted Moe.
"We're all ears." Added Rai.
"Lay it out for us." Nodded John.
"Well … maybe we should vote off Diamond? She keeps sliding on by because she's sweet and quiet. It would weaken Cy if she was gone." Stated Ruth. "Nobody would want to vote her out for ages anyway."
"… Indeed. And if Cy went before her she'd never vote with us, but Cy could still work with us if Diamond went home." Exclaimed John. "Ruth, great idea! Diamond it is. Good strategy."
"You're gonna make me blush." Stated Ruth, while showing no signs of blushing.
"I'm gonna go see if Patsy is up for this idea. See you soon." Stated John as he jogged off.
"I will go and hang out somewhere." Stated Ruth as she too took her leave.
Rai and Moe exchanged a glance.
"I guess it's just us." Noted Moe.
"Seems that way." Agreed Rai.
"… Wanna eavesdrop behind the sand castle?" Offered Moe.
"Nosey! I like it!" Grinned Rai as she and Moe jogged off.
(Confessional: A good plan, or one doomed to fail?)
John: Ruth has made huge progress on one day … and that really alarms me. How can she be so calm now when she was such a wreck yesterday? I need to keep a close eye on her, to ensure nothing bad happens.
Moe: Some say being nosey is bad … but the fact every human has a nose, well, the fact speaks for itself really.
Diamond was on the roof of the sandcastle lair, keeping to herself like she had been all day. She gazed out at the campsite and then at the sky.
"Ooooo … who is it?" Mumbled Diamond nervously.
"Who is what?" Asked Cy as he walked up the stairs and then up to Diamond.
"The Cloaked Shadow. It could be anybody." Murmured Diamond.
"Fosley thinks it's me, if you can believe that." Chuckled Cy.
"I can't. You're the one person here I truly trust." Assured Diamond. "Besides, I could hear you snoring last night."
"I can be quite a snorer some nights." Chuckled Cy. "So, like you asked, I've got five non physical things I love about you. Want to hear them?"
"Of course." Nodded Diamond as she and Cy took a seat on sand chairs. "So, what are the reasons?"
"Well, where to start?" Said Cy dramatically. "For starters, I really love your laughter."
Cy gave Diamond a peck on the forehead, making her giggle.
"I also love the quiet voice you have. It's pretty." Admitted Cy.
Cy gently kissed Diamond on the ear, making her laugh just a little.
"I admire your sweetness and reluctance to do anything bad. In a world like ours, that's a great asset." Said Cy sincerely.
Cy kissed Diamond on the left cheek.
"I think you are adorable in a lot of things that you do. The convict ruse … adorable, and clever." Winked Cy.
Cy gave Diamond a kiss on the right cheek.
"And, above all else, I quite simply love you. I like girls, a lot, but you're the first I've truly liked for her heart." Said Cy crossing his heart.
Diamond saw what was coming and puckered her lips in anticipation and met Cy in a simple kiss on the lips. Soon enough they parted, and shared a laugh.
"Need anymore reasons?" Offered Cy.
"Nope, that'll do for now." Assured Diamond, blushing from all of the kisses. "So, um … who are we voting off?"
"I was thinking John. You cool with that?" Asked Cy.
"Baby, I'm always cool." Giggled Diamond.
Cy couldn't help but laugh.
(Confessional: Can't argue with those reasons, but maybe you can.)
Cy: Diamond is turning me into a good boy … but I'm not getting rid of the fringe, kay? Overall, a good day, huhuhuhuh.
Rai and Moe sat on the ground at the back area of the sandcastle fortress, listening to the voices inside. They had been having to hold back their giggles due to what Trey had been saying.
"This was a great idea Moe." Whispered Rai.
"I'm known to have a few." Winked Moe. "Oh, here comes somebody."
Patsy and Fosley walked up to the window, but did not look out of it.
"So, we have the votes to get rid of Cy?" Asked Fosley.
"Seems that way. Right now it should be a huge majority, just as it should be. So long Cloaky." Spat Patsy in hate.
"Finer words, never before spoken." Agreed Fosley. "If only we had some sand champagne to pop open.
"Yeah, if only." Agreed Patsy.
Rai and Moe silently crept away and sat down together next to the shore.
"Looks like Cy is going." Noted Moe. "Goodbye Cloaky! Hooray!"
"Yeah..." Mumbled Rai.
"What's wrong? Did a fir ant bite your bum?" Asked Moe.
"Thankfully no. It's just … I think we've got the wrong guy. Cy helped us get rid of Sarge when we needed it the most … Diamond, the shyest girl here is smitten with him … plus, I think I heard him snoring like a bear last night, but I'm not totally sure." Said Rai uneasily. "We may have the wrong guy."
"Can we prevent it from happening?" Asked Moe.
"Yeah, but … it's really risky and I'm not sure if it'd help us or not." Admitted Rai. "I cant think straight when I'm off my meds."
"Want y pinion." Offered Moe.
"Always." nodded Rai.
"The easiest option is not always the right one" Said Moe wisely. "Plus, y'know, a big strategic power player would totally owe you."
"Hmmmmm..." Trailed off Rai, looking thoughtful … ish.
(Confessional: What's gonna happen?!)
Rai: It's elimination time … and I still have no bloody clue what I'm doing!
Moe: I love the tension! It's so exciting!
(Cirque De Elimination)
Night had fallen and the stars were out, twinkling in the sky. The eleven campers sat in the bleachers, waiting for the elimination ceremony to start. Chris gave a wave and a grin to the camera while SARA simply stood off to the side, feeling pleased about its performance in the challenge. Chris turned to the campers and began to speak.
"I think we can all agree this was a tiring challenge. A relentless robot, several poor hiding places, somebody springing their own traps, an uninvited intruder trying to make his mark … it was a ratings gold mine, thank to you guys, and me." Said Chris cheerfully.
"You're welcome." Assured Moe.
"We do it for the fans." Added Bianca
"The fans also love answers, and so it is now time for some questions." Declared Chris. "Bianca, you are immune tonight … think you needed it?"
"Not really, I mean, I don't look like much do I?" Chuckled Bianca awkwardly. "But. I think it comes down to the fact that since I have it, somebody else does not."
"Sharing is too much caring." Shrugged Trey.
"Trey, what happened in the challenge today?" Asked Chris patronizingly.
"The world cheated!" Declared Trey.
"Rai, how are you voting tonight. Strategically or emotionally?" Asked Chris.
Rai looked uncertain.
"Err … is both an answer?" Asked Rai with a shrug.
"I guess." Admitted Chris. "Cy, think you're in any danger tonight?"
"I may get votes, we all stand that risk, but I think somebody else is gonna get the most of them." Stated Cy coincidentally.
Patsy chuckled to herself.
"Something on your mind Patsy?" Asked Chris.
"Yes." Confirmed Patsy. "Cy is wrong because he's getting voted out tonight as he is the Cloaked Shadow. I am now ready to vote."
"Wait, what?!" Asked Cy in shock. "What's going on?!"
"Oh dear..." Mumbled Diamond.
Patsy just smirked at Cy and got up to cast her vote.
Cy glanced around, seeing a number of glares.
"You've got the wrong guy!" Insisted Cy.
"Do we?" Asked Fosley.
Ollie wrung his hands nervously while Rai felt a sweat drop trickle down her forehead.
Once Rai had cast the final vote the eleven campers were seated once more on the bleachers, waiting for Chris to tally the votes.
"Guys, it was not me!" Exclaimed Cy.
"Stop denying it, the votes are cast." Stated Patsy.
"This is awkward." Said John, looking like he'd rather be somewhere else.
Chris soon finished counting the vote totals and returned with a tray containing ten slices of prawn toast, straight from a take-a-way from the mainland.
"Prawn toast! Woo-hoo!" Exclaimed Moe.
"Ah, Prawns, the sea creature of chaos!" Exclaimed Trey.
"You know the way this all works by now. If I call your name you are safe and get a slice of toast. If you get no toast, you are voted off and get booted via the Boot of Shame." Stated Chris dramatically.
"And we all know who that will be." Added Patsy.
Cy could only groan.
"Actually, Cy is not going anywhere. He gets the first slice of toast." Stated Chris as he tossed a slice of toast to Cy.
"WHAT?!" Yelled Patsy and Fosley in usion.
"Yep, because Rai played the Brawn Immunity Idol on Cy. As I've said before, any idol can be used on any player. All votes casted against Cy no longer count, and so the person with the next highest number of votes will be going home instead." Said Chris dramatically.
"Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou!" Exclaimed Cy as he hugged Rai gratefully.
"Um … you're welcome." Murmured Rai, trying to ignore the murderous stare Patsy was giving her, along with Fosley's state and Ollie's uncertain expression.
"As we all know, Bianca is safe for having immunity." Stated Chris as he tossed Bianca a slice of toast. "But, also safe tonight are…
"Moe"
"Trey"
"Ollie"
"Rai"
"Ruth"
"Patsy"
"Fosley"
John and Diamond were left without a slice of toast. John took a deep breath and crossed his arms, while Diamond trembled a little bit.
"Bring it on." Said John.
"Oh dear..." Mumbled Diamond.
"This is the last slice of toast of the night. There is only space for one of you in the final ten." Stated Chris dramatically. "The last slice of toast goes to…
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John nodded, looking relived, and caught the toast when Chris threw it. Diamond sighed and hung her head, trembling a little as she knew what awaited her.
"NO!" Exclaimed Cy. "Aw, sh*t! Why Diamond?"
Nobody responded.
"Nobody is gonna say anything?" Asked Cy.
"It was nothing personal." Stated John.
"Well Diamond, your passive and meek gameplay bought you this far but no further. The Boot of Shame is ready for you." Smirked Chris.
"Oh no..." Mumbled Diamond.
Cy held out a hand for Diamond.
"Want me to walk you there?" Offered Cy.
"… I'd like that." Agreed Diamond as she took Cy's hand.
Cy and Diamond walked off together towards the Boot of Shame, while Chris turned to the other nine campers.
"It seems that an idol play took out the presumed least likely target. With idols in play, you can never be truly safe if you're not immune, even if you aren't the main target." Warned Chris. "Being passive can work, but being active can be beneficial. You may go."
The nine campers rose and headed back to camp, several glares going around, while Chris walked towards the Boot of Shame where Cy and Diamond were saying their goodbyes.
"Is this gonna hurt!?" Asked Diamond nervously. "I think I might faint!"
"Deep breaths Diamond. If you can get this far into the game in one piece, what's a big shoe compared to that?" Said Cy gently. "You can overcome this. A nice resort awaits you when you land."
"… I guess you're right." Agreed Diamond. "Good luck Cy … you might need it."
"Maybe, but I'm not giving up yet." Grinned Cy.
"Good. Well, I guess this is it for me, so … a kiss for the road?" Asked Diamond hopefully.
Cy obliged and the two shared a quick gentle kiss on the lips.
"Maybe it's just as well I'm going. With how aggressive and loud the campsite is gonna be … yeah, it's not for me." Mumbled Diamond. "Goodbye Cy."
"Goodbye Diamond. Be safe." Grinned Cy.
Diamond gave Cy a last sweet smile before she walked over to the red X and, her heart pounding, bent over. Chris smirked and pressed the button on his remote.
BAM!
The boot of shame lurched into life, kicking Diamond hard up the bum and sending her flying off into the sky, screaming all the way. Eventually her screams were out of hearing range and all was silent.
"Best boot yet." Smirked Chris.
"Too bad we can't boot you." Muttered SARA.
"Tell me about it..." Agreed Cy. "I'm gonna miss that girl. Urgh, what a mess..."
Cy trudged off back to camp, a nervous look on his face.
(Confessional: The diamond has now been smashed.)
Patsy: (She is simmering in anger) Rai has some explaining to do...
Rai: Me and Moe figured that was the best idea … maybe it wasn't a good idea after all. But I gotta live with it; I did what I thought was right and I don't regret it. At least John and Ruth will hear me out. Our original target went home regardless, even if me and Moe slightly strayed … slightly.
Cy: … What the f*ck just happened?
(Voting Confessionals)
Bianca: If you're Cloaky Cy, you kinda deserve this. I see how it would make sense.
Cy: Goodbye John, you're too awesome at the game for your own good.
Diamond: I vote John. He's a threat, and stuff.
Fosley: Who else but Cy?
John: Ruth made valid points Diamond. You have my vote tonight.
Moe: Fosley is kinda like Diamond, but the reverse I think. It's basically the same plan, but not.
Ollie: Cy. I need to clear my head…
Patsy: I wish I could cast a million votes for you Cy, but this one will have to do.
Rai: I … I am playing the Brawn Immunity Idol on Cy; I'm sure he's innocent and could be of help to me … think … I hope? Oh, yeah, I vote for Fosley. (Rai pauses). How weird is it that I got to use both of these idols?
Ruth: Diamond.
Trey: Mwahahahahaa! I shall not vote Cy, but rather shall weaken him to nothing and vote off Diamond! Wild card bitches! Mwahahahaha!
Chris and SARA stood on the cliff by the Boot of Shame to give the outro.
"A massive blindside, fights and distrust everywhere, torture that seemed ripped off from as video game … only on this show!" Exclaimed Chris.
"We specialise in pain." Snarked SARA.
"We sure do." Agreed Chris. "We have reached the top ten, and with nobody else coming back this number can only decrease from now on. Alliances are made, lines are drawn and only as few seem willing to switch sides. Let's hope your favourites are on the right side! So, will Rai regret her idol play? Will Cy replay the favour Rai did for him? Will Patsy take out her anger on Rai, or somebody else? Can John continue to chip away at the Brains, enough to maybe give him and the rest of the Brawns a majority in due course? Will Bianca win immunity again? How will Ollie react to tonight's vote? And who will be the next person voted off the island?! Find out right now on Total Drama: Brains VS Brawns!"
There was a silence.
"SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" Roared SARA.
"AAAAYEEEIIIIII!" Yelped Chris, looking alarmed. "Urgh, stop doing that!"
(Later That Night)
Patsy was quickly making her way to Fosley's room.
"That stupid gymnast. She saved the monster; he's still here." Hissed Patsy. "He left me another note, but this time I'm ready for him."
Patsy ran up to Fosley's room and opened it without knocking. She immediately paused.
Fosley had been looking over himself in the mirror and was not wearing a shirt, showing he was well built for a 'nerd'.
"Need something?" Asked Fosley.
"I … err … I … you look good." Admitted Patsy.
"I always look good." Smirked Fosley. "But, enough eye candy, what's got you in a state this time?"
"I received another note, and Cy is nowhere in the building. That proves it is him." Muttered Patsy. "Look."
Fosley looked at the note Patsy was showing him.
-Follow the directions to your fate. If you hide, I will seek.
The Cloaked Shadow.-
Below that on the note was a crudely drawn map;
"He's gonna kill me!" Whimpered Patsy.
"No, he is not." Assured Fosley. "He's expecting you … not me. I'll go and confront this asswipe, ad set him straight. You stay here and get some rest."
"But … he might kill you. You do know what, right?" Asked Patsy, looking relieved she didn't have to face the Cloaked Shadow.
"You keep forgetting one thing." Smirked Fosley.
"What's that?" Asked Patsy.
"… I'm awesome." Bragged Fosley as he left the room.
(Confessional: Knight in Sour Armour … maybe?)
Fosley: Let's see what this guy is made of. Probably not much.
Patsy: Thank goodness for alliances.
Balanced Beauties: Bianca, Cy, Fosley, John, Moe, Ollie, Patsy, Rai, Ruth, Trey
Eliminated: Harmony: Boris, Eliza, Tyrian, Wishami, Liv, Sarge, Earl, Wittney, Diamonds
So, yeah, the third mystery villain is already defeated. This was just a sort of joke plot I'd wanted to do for a while, the ultimate anticlimax in a way. Just a silly addition to up the drama level a little and show what'd realistically happen if somebody snuck onto the area the show is being filmed when they should not be there. Sorry if anybody is disappointed.
Diamond was obviously part of the shy girl arch type, but I tried to make her THE ultimate passive player. She made no moves and didn't really effect how the game went that much, if at all, due to her cowardly nature which, as we saw, was due to conditioned upbringing in her home full of safety and protection. However, Diamond also allowed me to try other new things such as:-
- A character who uses a façade to get further, but it fails quite early.
– Adding to that, a good girl pretending to be bad, rather than the overdone opposite.
- A pairing with a pervert and a shy girl, something not really done before. I think 'Cymond' worked very well. Diamond was basically saved by Cy throughout the pre-merge, but Cy did mellow a little and get better at the social game through Diamond.
Some hated Diamond due to her being so meek, cowardly and, well, pathetic … and I can understand these criticisms. But really, Diamond was a scaredy cat who never really wanted to be anything more.
Next Time: The campers become parents for the day with 'life-like' baby dolls. Needless to say, not everybody is cut out for parenthood.