Disclaimer: I do not own Total Drama or any of its related seasons. They belong to Teletoon and Cartoon Network. The alphabet theme isn't mine and is property of Frank15. The 52 OC's in this story however are mine so do not steal them.
The Warning: This chapter contains racial slurs, shameful lies, some very emotional moments, some strategy, a 'noodle incident', a horrible night terror, some bad stuff that you'll know when you see it and toast. You have been warned!
Note: Another quick update. This is because I think this episode will be GOOD, and I didn't want to keep you guys waiting. This is one of the 'drama bomb' episodes of the story (though the climax is ep 19, but that's classified for now) and is really going to shed some light on things. So, why waste anymore time just talking about it? Let's get this show on the road!
Who says dino's are extinct?
It was night time at Camp Wawanakwa; it was a starry night and, though there was no rain, every minute or two lightning would strike. It may just be the narrator being paranoid … but in a way it seemed foreboding, like something big was going to happen before long. Spider and Quana were standing on the Dock of Shame ready to give the intro and recap as always.
"Last time on Total Drama Letterama; we came up with an a-maze-ing challenge … a big hedge maze. Wallace sure knows how to use hedge clippers eh? The campers went Helter and Skelter throughout the challenge and not only ran into dead ends, but also some of the obstacles that Wallace had left in the maze."
"Yeah, he thought of a lot of stuff. A spider robot with a back mounted rocket launcher, a few self destructing quiz doors … and a holographic Cragmite Warrior, though the campers didn't know that it was holographic!" Added Quana. "We learned a few things about the campers during the challenge such as Cherry being surprisingly good at pulling scary faces, Sasha being scared of the game Dead Space and also Rheneas, in order to get through one of the doors, had to admit that he likes Tabitha. I'm interested to see how that ends up."
"I think we all are." Agreed Spider. "VayVay gave Eddie some good advice about his love issues, though she could make herself a little easier to understand. Still, her heart was, as always, in the right place."
"And for every person with good intentions there is somebody with bad intentions; Kim is continuing to spearhead her way through the game. Her façade seems to have a few cracks … if not for her lying and manipulation skills she may have been found out. Seriously, she actually used the C word!" Explained Quana. "… Though it was only in the confessional, but still. If I spoke like that then daddy would give me one heck of a whacking."
"No kidding." Agreed Spider. "But there is a light in the darkness of destruction; Zed is starting to get suspicious of Kim. Is it ironic that a farm boy with no real world experience prior to the competition is the first to notice something is up with Kim? I wish him good luck."
"Before the challenge there was a big revelation; Paul told VayVay why he is germaphobic. It pains me to say it, it really does, but his twin sister passed away due to an illness and, well, Paul become scared of germs. That must be absolutely devastating." Said Quana sympathetically.
"Agreed." Said Spider softly.
"It was quite a close challenge; but Kim was the first to press the button at the center of the maze which gave Team Graveyard the in and sent Team Thunderbolt to the bonfire ceremony. Before the ceremony Jill, who had allied with Winnie, asked the island's resident cat lover to convince Cherry not to vote for either of them. Cherry agreed … and voted for Opal. This meant the vote ended up in a tie between Jill and Zed. Sasha was chosen as the tie breaker and vote for Jill which meant Jill was voted off." Summarized Quana.
"We are down to ten contestants and by the end of the day it will be nine. Who will be the next person voted out of the game? Will anybody bring Kim to justice? Who will Eddie choose to go out with? And what will the next challenge be?" Asked Spider rhetorically.
"Find out right now on Total Drama Letterama!" Finished Quana
(Theme Song, I wanna be famous)
Team Graveyard were in the Champion Cabin and felt pretty good about themselves for winning another challenge; and with the Champion Cabin as a reward for victory it was a victory that they could enjoy.
Eddie and Kim were sitting on the sofa watching TV; normally Sasha would have joined Eddie, but Kim had beaten her too it and the racist bitch felt satisfied that she could continue to put her plan in motion.
"So Eddie, what do you feel like watching?" Asked Kim as she crossed her legs.
"I was thinking something like Poirot or Handy Manny." Replied Eddie.
"… Isn't that a kids show?" Blinked Kim with an inward sneer that Eddie didn't detect.
"It's a guilty pleasure." Mumbled Eddie before composing himself. "Well, what would you like to watch, ladies get first pick."
Kim fake giggled as she looked at the selection of channels.
"Hmm … how about Care Bears or Downton Abbey?" Asked Kim.
"I've never watched Downton Abbey … and I've never really been into Care Bears.2 Admitted Eddie. "Hmm, what about scrubs?"
Kim flinched for a moment; it was due to her extreme dislike of the show but Eddie didn't realize that.
"Something wrong?" Asked Eddie.
Kim saw a great opportunity to gain sympathy and manipulate Eddie more; she composed herself and began to lie.
"Well, I don't really like hospital drama's … they bring back bad memories." Mumbled Kim. "You see … all the operating equipment and blood reminds me off … well … I haven't told anyone else this Eddie, but it makes me remember how my granddaddy died in a car crash … and I was in that car…"
Kim forced a tear out of her eye; but Eddie was so stunned by what Kim was telling him that he once again didn't notice.
"Oh my god!" Gasped Eddie. "… I just can't think of what to say besides oh my god."
"I've haven't told any of the others because, well, I just don't trust them enough to tell them … but you Eddie … I do trust you." Said Kim softly. "It's been a hard life for me; people treat me as an object and I do have some skeletons in the closest … but you really make me feel happy. Even if you do choose Sasha … I'll respect your decision because I'm glad to simply have you as my friend."
Eddie was silent and seemed very touched by what Kim was saying to him.
"I haven't come to a decision yet Kim … but I think I might have one by the end of the day. But I can promise you one thing … you're my friend till the end." Smiled Eddie. "Care Bears it is."
Kim smiled and laid her head on Eddie's lap.
"Whether you choose me or not … I'll always love you." Cooed Kim while inwardly screaming in frustration but completely masking it.
Confessional: Kim, you'll go to hell for the lies you tell.
Eddie: I really feel touched and honored that Kim trusts me so much … it can't have been easy for her to go through all that. I don't want to upset anyone, and I can tell Kim would be upset if I chose Sasha. Then again, Sasha would be upset if I chose Kim. But you have my word, I, Eddie Rocky Lynmoire, will make my decision by the end of the day … the thing is though … there are no wrong decisions in this scenario.
Kim: FUCK! That stupid detective shit was supposed to fall for me right there and then … but I'll take what I can get I suppose. It's pretty much guaranteed that he'll choose me … and from there we can glide on to the finals. Truth be told I hate Care Bears, it was only for my façade … but also my granddad isn't dead … but I'd hardly care if he was, he's broken, just like anyone who had a fake limb. Cripple alert!
Sasha peaked out from the games room and saw Kim snuggling against Eddie on the sofa; she had overheard their conversation and not only felt immense sympathy for Kim … but she actually felt sad since she knew Eddie would pick Kim. Sasha knew though that she should be happy for her friend.
"Once again it has been proven that I'm not the girl that guys go for." Mumbled Sasha as she walked over to the SNES in the room and inserted the cartridge for Mother 3.
Sasha believed that video games could be art; there were several sources of proof for this such as the environmental effects of Shadow of the Colossus, the ending of Metal Gear Solid 4 … and the entire emotional story of Mother 3. It was a very sad game despite being for kids … the final boss was all the proof that was needed. And in a way, it reflected her current mood … but at the same time it was making her feel better since Mother 3 did have a positive ending. It was kind of debatable, but Sasha thought it was a happy ending.
As Sasha continued to play video games the time ticked by; Sasha was so engrossed in the game that she didn't even notice Rheneas enter the room and sit down next to her.
"What game are you playing Sasha?" Asked Rheneas curiously.
"Oh, it's Mother 3. It's the final game in the Mother trilogy and also the sequel to Earthbound." Explained Sasha.
"Hmm, that blond kid you're controlling looks familiar." Mused Rheneas.
"He's Lucas; you can play as him in Super Smash Bros Brawl." Said Sasha. "This game is one of my favorites you know; it has been described in just three words … Strange … Funny … Heartrending."
"Is it a sad game?" Asked Rheneas.
"And then some, I actually cried the first time I saw the ending." Admitted Sasha. "I'm surprised it got past censors."
"… What happens?" Asked Rheneas with great curiosity.
"Basically; Porky Minch brainwashed Lucas's twin brother Claus in the beginning of the game. Lucas then has to fight Claus one on one but he can't bring himself to attack him. Just when Claus has the clear upper hand their dead mother's ghost speaks to them to stop the fighting. Claus eventually remembers who he is … and he blasts lighting at Lucas's Franklin Badge and kills himself. Don't think about it too hard." Explained Sasha with an expression of mixed emotion. "For some reason I like to play emotional games when I'm sad."
"Why are you sad?" Asked Rheneas gently.
"Well … I overheard Kim talking to Eddie; let's just say she's gone through some bad stuff and Eddie feels for her … and now she's cuddling against him." Stated Sasha. "I should have seen in coming, I'm not really a girl guys go for. As a friend they come to me … but as a girlfriend nobody wants me. Maybe I'm just ugly."
"Sasha, let me tell you now … you're not ugly at all. I happen to think you are a very beautiful girl. I may like, well, you know … but I have to say that you are still a very pretty girl. You just need more confidence; after all, there are no continues in a love triangle … bad joke I know." Said Rheneas while putting a comforting hand on Sasha's shoulder.
"… Thanks you Rheneas." Smiled Sasha. "You may look like a delinquent, but you have a heart of gold. I wish you luck with Tabitha if you ever get together with her."
"Heh, thanks." Said Rheneas whilst feeling grateful that Sasha didn't know that he and Tabitha were already together; he didn't mind people knowing, but if Tabitha wanted it to be a secret then a secret it would remain. "Just remember, don't give up on Eddie. In my opinion you're the better match for him."
Confessional: Mother 3 is the ONLY game that could EVER get away with including child suicide … just play the game, it's really awesome apparently … and don't forget to have a box of tissues close at hand.
Sasha: I wonder if there was some way of getting Eddie's attention. Maybe if I dressed up really sexy … but that'd be Plan B. Well, putting my personal life to the side I have to say I'm doing pretty well in the contest so far, I'm mean, it's the final ten and I'm still here, and my team has the advantage. I've got some good friends and I think I have a shot at winning … but that's a long shot since there's thirty one episode according to our contracts and we're only on day eighteen. … There is one thing though … I have a bad feeling in me, like something big is going to happen soon. It might not even be today, but I just have a feeling something really bad is gonna happen … I can't really explain it. I must be going paranoid.
Rheneas: It can't be much longer until the merge; I wonder if I could go on an immunity run like people sometime do if Survivor. I bet the merge is gonna be pretty interesting … if I make it there that is. And people will return too … I just hope it won't be anyone obnoxious.
Paul and VayVay were sitting next to each other on a bed in one of the Champion Cabin bedrooms. Well, to give you a more accurate visual image, VayVay was laying her head in Paul's lap and Paul was gently stroking her orangey red hair.
"This feels so nice, as nice as water rippling in a gentle forest stream." Sighed VayVay in content. "It's been a while since somebody petted me … boy, I sound like a kitty. I'd expect that from Winnie."
"Unless I'm mistaken, us two and Winnie are the only members of Team Savannah remaining." Noted Paul. "If all six of the Team Mongolia members still in the game make the merge then they're gonna steamroll over everyone."
"Not necessarily; you just have to employ a tactic used by many people in the worst of times." Said VayVay while closing her eyes in relaxation.
"What's that?" Inquired Paul.
"Wishful thinking." Replied VayVay.
"Sounds kinda simple." Mused Paul.
"A lot of the most powerful things in the world are relatively simply, like wind." Stated VayVay. "Besides, yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery … but today is a gift, that is why it is called the present. If you don't live in the here and now then really you're hardly living. Life is kind of like a big series of reflexes in a way."
"You have a good point … as always." Chuckled Paul as he continued stroking his girlfriend. "You've always been there for me ever since you arrived in the competition … and for that I am eternally grateful."
"You're very much welcome." Smiled VayVay. "You've been a help to me as well."
"How so?" Asked Paul.
"Isn't it obvious? You've shown me true friendship and love, your soul is like a puzzle piece that mine connects to." Explained VayVay with a soothing tone.
"… I feel honored." Whispered Paul.
"Me too." Agreed VayVay.
The red headed couple was silent for a minute or two, save for the sound of Paul stroking VayVay's hair. Soon enough though VayVay sat up.
"Would you like to watch the stars?" Offered VayVay.
"Sure." Nodded Paul as he and his girlfriend walked over to the window and looked up at the stars.
The two looked silently up at the stars for a few minutes before VayVay spoke.
"What do you think the stars would say to us if they could talk?" Asked VayVay.
"I've never really thought about that." Admitted Paul. "If I had to guess I'd say they would give us knowledge on things we can't possibly know."
"I've always thought that they would give us advice in our darkest times. You know, I've always liked looking at the stars. I own Spyro for the Playstation 1, I always went into first person view and just looked at the starry skies, so pretty." Said VayVay dreamily. "I believe that when somebody goes to the second world they become a star in the sky, because more stars are always being made. It's the circle of life … though since the universe has to real shape it's more of a squiggly of life."
"Imagine that … Penelopey looking down at me every night." Whispered Paul. "I still miss her you know."
"I understand that; but you won't be separated forever, you're just … a world apart." Said VayVay philosophically.
The two red heads continued to look up at the stars in silence, a moment later Paul put an arm around VayVay.
"I love you." Said Paul with a kind smile.
"Likewise Paul, likewise." Replied VayVay as she and Paul leaned in for a sweet and tender kiss.
Confessional: Who likes Wise? I thought the W contestant was Winnie.
Paul: VayVay has really soft lips. On another topic, I bet other people are talking about this, but it's getting close to the merge. I think I have a shot at making it there, granted my team keeps winning. I'm definitely the weakest physically on Team Graveyard, but just because I'm a little weedy, it doesn't mean I'm not a force to be reckoned with.
VayVay: Star gazing can be very romantic it seems. (VayVay giggles)
Cherry and Winnie were both in the bottom bunks of the girls side of the Middle Place Cabin. With Jill gone there were now two empty beds … mainly because Opal was once again in Zed's side of the cabin so he 'wouldn't be lonely'.
"You know; it's ironic." Said Cherry suddenly.
"What is?" Asked Winnie.
"Jill is the highest ranking female of Team Everest … yet she's the lowest ranking female on Team Thunderbolt, funny how that works out isn't it?" Mused Cherry.
"I didn't even notice that, you sure have an eye for little details." Noted Winnie.
"I just say what I think." Replied Cherry. "So … you and Jill had an alliance eh?"
"Yeah; 'had' being the key term." Nodded Winnie. "But it looks like it doesn't matter anymore, but at least I'm still here. It's just me vs nine others … and six of them are from the same team so I'm probably gonna be bowled over like a bowling pin."
"I won't vote for you." Promised Cherry. "Just chill, I wouldn't if I were you."
"Easy for you to say; your previous team makes up over half of the remaining contestants." Stated Winnie. "I find it hard to believe that at this point in the game your team has lost only two members; meanwhile Rheneas is the only person left from Team Everest."
"Now that you mention it … it does seem a bit one sided doesn't it?" Agreed Cherry. "Still, it keeps me safe in the game so it's all good right?"
Winnie had a stony but playful expression.
"You're not exactly helping." Said Winnie. "But Jill did teach me something."
"What's that? That nerds are hot? Because personally I prefer cool rockers." Said Cherry with a grin.
"Not quite." Giggled Winnie. "She actually taught me the importance of alliances and working together … and at this point it seems me and you are going to have to team up."
"Why?" Asked Cherry.
"Just think for a moment who our other team mates are." Said Winnie simply.
Cherry thought for a moment and realization hit her.
"Rotten raspberries! How didn't I see it?" Exclaimed Cherry. "They're definitely going to vote together aren't they?"
"Jill thought so … and she was right." Nodded Winnie. "They would likely vote me off first since you were their team mate before, after that they'd go for you. We've been backed into a corner it seems."
"Well; we may as well team up then." Said Cherry with a nod. "And this is partly my faulty since I voted for Opal when I shouldn't have. But I think we might be able to turn the tables on Team Graveyard ad win the next challenge; it's like Tyson told me … go with the flow."
"It'll be hard since four VS six is a bit of an uneven division." Murmured Winnie. "And truthfully I don't want to vote either of them out, they're great people … boy, we have to win next time."
"I agree, but that reminds me of a very wise statement." Said Cherry.
"What's that?" Asked Winnie curiously.
"There is a whole lot more to competing than just winning." Stated Cherry. "I may be a racer, but I pride myself on sportsmanship. Truth be told I think being a good sport and doing what is right is more important than winning or monetary gain."
"… You're absolutely right Cherry; if we don't have our integrity then what are we?" Agreed Winnie. "It saddens me that people would play so dirty and horribly when money is involved … I know for a fact it wasn't anyone on our team who framed Yannis … somebody on Team Graveyard isn't who they say they are. I don't like liars, and you know what liars deserve right?"
"A kick to the balls?" Guessed Cherry.
Winnie giggled in amusement.
"Well yeah, but that only applies if the culprit is male." Said Winnie with a smirk. "Well, here's hoping that we win the next challenge."
"Me too." Agreed Cherry.
Confessional: Ah, the groin attack … such a classic take down method. Did you know the author defeated and floored a bully this way after the jerkass bully insulted people with Autism? Good times…
Winnie: So, only ten of us are left … and three of them, including me, are from Team Savannah. I think it'd be in my best interests to round up the remaining non Team Mongolia members up after the merge, if I make it there, to see if we can even out the playing field. I am certain that if the merge isn't today it'll be when eight remain … I mean; six seems like a pretty small number to merge with right?
Cherry: Winnie makes a good point; I'm in a pretty good spot at the moment. I'm in the majority … but at the same time, though Opal and Zed are my team mates … they'll vote together so we need to vote one of them off. It'll be hard … I just hope I end up doing what is right…
Opal and Zed were both settled down in the bottom bunks of their side of the Middle Place Cabin. Rather than sleeping they were talking to each other … to be specific Zed was telling Opal a story of something that had happened to him back home on the farm.
"It was pandemonium, if that's the right word. Never again would I put off fixing the lock on the chicken coop; the chickens got everywhere! Though we managed to herd them back eventually it was still quite counter productive … I also learned that roosters don't like being picked up. It may have been pretty embarrassing in more ways than one, but I reckon I'll never forget me being the first into the kitchen for breakfast and seeing a chicken sitting in the empty sink. I guess the moral of the story is to never put off fixing something in need of repair … or you may end up getting pecked by an angry rooster." Finished Zed. "We've got a rust proof lock now so there is no chance of it happening again; every time I look at the new lock I'm reminded of the chickens escaping."
"Kinda like Chicken Run." Giggled Opal.
"What's that?" Asked Zed. "Is it a movie of some kind?"
"Yep; it's a stop motion film about chickens trying to escape the cruel, hahaha, Tweedy Farm. It makes me laugh more than I usually do." Explained Opal cheerfully. "It's one of my favorites … what's your favorite movie Zed?"
"I'm not sure; I've haven't really seen that many … but if I had to choose, I'd probably say Polly-Anna." Said Zed with fond remembrance. "It's such a wonderful movie. It's about a little orphan girl who comes to live with her aunt in a town of grumpy and spiteful people … and through her childhood innocence and being who she is … she makes them happy. And when she hurts herself mighty bad at the end they are all there for her. I think the moral of the story is that if you help others then they will help you … well, that and on matter what happens and no matter where you are, your friends will always be there for you."
"… That sounds like a beautiful movie." Whispered Opal. "I can relate to it almost … and at the same time, hahaha, I can't."
"What do you mean by that m'lady?" Asked Zed.
"Oh, nothing important." Lied Opal. "So, with Jill gone it's just four on our team vs the six of, hahaha, Team Graveyard. I hope we can beta them again sometime."
"I reckon we can; we just have to try our best, that's all anyone can ask of us." Said Zed optimistically.
"You have the most optimism of anyone I've ever met." Gushed Opal.
"It's just who I am." Replied Zed modestly. "You meanwhile have the most energy of anyone I've ever met … and you have a really beautiful and pure smile."
All Opal could do was blush a light shade of pink and giggle.
Confessional: Polly-Anna is an awesome movie. FULL STOP.
Zed: I've made it to the final ten and I've got a girlfriend … I'm content in calling my time here a victory even if I get voted off.
Opal: Zed makes me feel tingly inside; I love this feeling!
The night went on peacefully; though the lightning struck every now and then, most of the campers were able to get a pretty peaceful sleep. However, attentive readers may have noticed the word 'most'.
Opal was tossing and turning a bit in her sleep; she was clearly having a bad dream. She let out a small whimper every few minutes. Let me tell you … her dream was one of the worst types imaginable, one so bad that it makes Twilight and Phineas and Ferb look good … I wouldn't think that to be possible in most cases.
Opal looked over the camp grounds; many dead bodies lay about, their last terrified expressions still on their faces, and blood was spilled all over the place. Opal held a large blood stained knife in her hand as she looked over the many deaths that had been caused … she smiled; it was finished. She was the only one left alive on the island; the million was going to be hers by default. Opal looked at her bloody knife and gave it a light lick.
"…Tasty…" Said Opal tonelessly and without remorse or emotion.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!" Screamed Opal in pure bloody horror as she sat bolt upright in her bed both covered in sweat and breathing heavily.
Zed immediately woke up and saw how terrified his girlfriend looked; he was by her side in an instant and held her hand.
"Are you ok m'lady?" Asked Zed in great concern.
Opal didn't respond and just looked ahead with an expression of pure terror on her face; Zed didn't know what exactly her dream was, but he knew a nightmare when he saw it. He gently hugged Opal as her breathing rate started to return to normal.
"So … bad … not … right …. it … hurts." Whimpered Opal.
Zed knew that this was serious; all of Opal's usual happiness and joy was gone and was replaced with pure fear and terror.
"Opal; are you alright?" Asked Zed gently. "I see that you've had a nightmare."
"So horrible." Whimpered Opal again. "It was so real…"
"Do you want to talk about it?" Asked Zed gently. "It's my duty as your boyfriend to make sure you're ok and to be there for you no matter what happens."
Opal took a few deep breaths and seemed to calm down, though she still looked quite scared.
"I'm … fine Zed." Lied Opal. "Just a nightmare, I get them sometimes. It's not real … I hope it wasn't."
Opal sounded unusually distant in Zed's opinion.
"Do you want me to get you anything?" Offered Zed.
"I'll be, hahaha, fine." Assured Opal uncertainly. "I just … need to be alone. I'll see you at breakfast … could you leave while I, hahaha, get changed?"
Opal got out of her bed while Zed nodded and left the cabin to give his girlfriend some privacy.
Confessional: The author has nightmares too … all because he saw a movie trailer that he WISHES he didn't. If you know hi personally you'll know which movie.
Zed: Whoa … Opal looked terrified. Pure terror is a horrible thing to feel. All her cheerfulness and playfulness was gone; what kind of nightmare could have done something like that? I mean, it must take something BIG and BAD to make Opal sad. I feel worried for her … but if she says she's ok I'll have to believe her.
Opal: (She looks completely out of it and afraid). It's not right … go back … friends … it hurts, it hurts …. Hahahahaha! (Opal takes a few deep breaths to calm herself down). Why … why did I have a dream like that? Am I a, hahahahaha, psychopath? I may be utterly demented … but I'm not psycho … am I?
Rheneas was walking through the woods to meet up with Tabitha; now that Eddie and Sasha both knew that he liked Tabitha, it was only a matter of time before they figured out they were already together. Rheneas could handle them finding out … but he knew Tabitha didn't want that.
Rheneas was so deep into his thoughts that he didn't notice he had arrived at him and Tabitha's 'meet up spot' until Tabitha walked up and hugged him.
"Morning Rheneas." Greeted Tabitha.
"Huh? Oh, good morning to you too Tabitha." Smiled Rheneas as he was jerked out of his thoughts.
"Something on your mind?" Asked Tabitha as she parted from the hug.
"Don't worry; it's nothing." Assured Rheneas.
"Renny, both you and I know that's not true. What's up?" Asked Tabitha again.
"Well … I don't know how much longer we can keep our love a secret. Eddie knows I like you, Sasha knows due to one of the quiz doors in the maze yesterday … it's only a matter of time before more people catch on and eventually figure it out." Explained Rheneas. "Maybe we should coke clean about it."
"I know we should … but they still hate me and I don't want them to immediately eliminate you for loving me. I guess people don't realize that even evil people have loved ones … who would have thought a monster like me deserved somebody great like you?" Said Tabitha softly but with affection.
"Tabitha, you are not evil, quite the opposite you know." Said Rheneas firmly but gently. "In fact, if Max were still here he would probably call you Lawful Good if he saw the real you. From what I know, Lawful Good is like the alignment of people who are true heroes and wonderful people, like Batman. I'm more Chaotic Good, a rebel … still, never put yourself down."
Tabitha looked very touched as she and Rheneas sat down next to each other on a log.
"Thank you Rheneas … it just hasn't been easy for me." Admitted Tabitha. "I want to make things right with the others. I want Uzuri's forgiveness the most, I treated her the worst of everyone. I wonder how she'd react if she knew I was always jealous of her."
"I think she would be surprised. You know; you and Uzuri aren't so different really." Noted Rheneas. "You both have a lot of personal troubles and insecurities and have gone through very tough times. I guess the difference is that Uzuri, from what I can tell, has loving parents, and you … well…"
"I heavily dislike mum and dad." Sighed Tabitha. "But I just can't hate them, they did bring me into this world after all … still, that being said I wish pain upon them for what they've done, like what you see in those horrible R rated movies … is it wrong of me to think this way?"
"Not at all." Said Rheneas honestly.
"No you say? Hmm … I can't help but think it is…" Whispered Tabitha. "Well, I think I'm going to apologize to Spider and Quana first … I've decided to leave them an anonymous note to come here so I can show them my scars and explain everything. Since there are no cameras it'll be safe to tell them … but truth be told I kind of fear the others … would it be alright if you hid behind a tree to give me moral support?"
"Of course I will." Promised Rheneas. "You just tell me when you need me and I'll be there for you."
"Thank you Rheneas; you truly are the best thing that's happened to me, you're the light to brighten up the darkness that surrounds me." Smiled Tabitha.
With enough being said Tabitha leaned in towards Rheneas to give him a kiss.
Confessional: Love and loyalty are two sides of the same coin.
Rheneas: Looks like I'm being relied upon; I hope I don't disappoint. I just hope that if I get voted off she'll still be ok.
Opal was in the communal washrooms splashing some water on her face to try and calm herself down. She'd never had a dream like that before … did it mean something? Was it a sign?
"It was just a dream." Opal told herself firmly but shakily. "It isn't real … you'd never do something like that … right?"
Opal stared at her reflection for a few moments; she looked a mess, full of fright … she hadn't felt like this since the day she had become demented.
"I look at myself in the mirror, but all I, hahaha, see is a monster." Mumbled Opal. "… But it wasn't real … maybe I'm just over reacting."
"Hey Opal." Said Yessica as she walked up to the stressed bouncy girl. "You've got a phone call."
"Really?" Asked Opal.
"Are you ok?" Asked Yessica in concern.
"I think so." Said Opal uncertainly. "So; who's calling me?"
"I don't know; he didn't tell me his name, he just said he's a old friend who enjoys watching you on the show and wants to catch up with you." Stated Yessica.
"… Lead the way, talking to a friend might cheer me, hahahahaha, up." Said Opal weakly.
Confessional: E.T wants to phone home! *rimshot*
Opal: I wonder who could be calling me; I don't really, hahahahaha, have friends back home.
Yessica led Opal to the phone room of the Intern House and pointed to the phone that was on hold.
"That's the one your friend is on." Said Yessica.
"What's the number?" Asked Opal curiously.
"I don't know; the phones don't have caller ID." Stated Yessica. "Anyway; if it's ok I'll have to leave you now, I'm going on a nature watch with Irene and Carlton … I guess Carlton is getting braver."
"See you, hahaha, Later." Nodded Opal as Yessica left.
Opal walked over to the phone and, while still feeling scared from her dream, picked it up.
"Hello?" Said Opal curiously.
"Hello Opal." Said a voice from the other end.
Opal's blood ran cold, she immediately recognized the voice and began to feel scared.
"Who is this?" Asked Opal while praying it wasn't who she thought it was.
"How can you forget your old boyfriend? It's me, Ryan Olar." Replied Ryan. "I'm just calling to catch up with you; it's been such a while since we last saw each other … being in prison and you never visiting kind of makes it hard to stay in touch."
"After what you nearly did to me I want nothing to do, hahaha, with you, whenever I'm near you I do not feel safe." Said Opal while trying to be brave.
"Still got that verbal tic I see." Mused Ryan.
"You should know; thanks to you I'll have itforever." Said Opal nervously.
"Yeah, you mentioned it was from a trauma; c'mon, it wasn't that bad, you know you enjoyed it too." Said Ryan; Opal knew that he was smirking.
"What you did was pure, hahahaha, evil! I was only fourteen and you damaged me both physically and, hahaha, mentally." Snapped Opal without much confidence. "I never want to see you again … I've found somebody else, somebody who truly loves me, someone who makes me feel special."
"Yeah; the farmer right?" Asked Ryan. "He doesn't know what he's getting himself into. And you're going to have to tell him what happened eventually; he'll probably hate you when he finds out. I'm surprised your insanity hasn't killed him yet."
"I would never kill someone." Said Opal somewhat hysterically.
"You sound scared, what's wrong?" Asked Ryan softly.
"… I had a nightmare." Mumbled Opal.
"What type of nightmare? A normal one or a night terror?" Asked Ryan. "I'm pretty good with matters of the human mind."
Opal was silent in response to this.
"I think I can piece it together; you probably had a night terror right? I know what those are like; when you kill those you love. Trust me Opal, as long as you are near the others they are in danger. But don't worry; once I'm out of jail in a few years I'll come and get you and then we can be together forever." Said Ryan creepily.
"No … No…" Whimpered Opal.
"Yes … yes." Taunted Ryan. "Well, my calling time is just about up. Just remember that you are a psychopath with complete insanity. Remember; you're gonna harm your 'friends' sooner or later. Ciao."
Ryan hung up the phone and Opal put down the phone shaking like a leaf and feeling like she was being torn apart.
Confessional: … Good gosh…
Opal: (She just stares into space with a terrified look on her face).
Opal exited the Intern Building shaking and approaching an emotional breakdown. She looked over towards the Mess Hall; her friends were in their … maybe they'd be able to calm her down.
Opal thought for a moment and shook her head.
"Ryan's right, I'm a psychopath … if I'm near the others they're in danger … I mustn't let my dream come true, I must prevent it. Hahahahahahahaha!" Laughed Opal due to her verbal tic.
Opal noticed a long rope lying on the ground next to her; her mind hatched a plan to 'keep the others safe'.
"If I can bind myself to a tree and keep myself away from them then, hahaha, it won't happen." Whispered Opal.
Opal picked up the rope and, without one look back, ran into the forest at full speed. She had to put as much distance between herself and everyone else … for their own safety.
Confessional: … There must be a great metaphor in all of this.
Zed: Opal's been gone for a while … I wonder where she is.
Team Graveyard were sitting around their table eating breakfast; it was sausage and eggs. Due to Sasha not being able to eat pork she was having toast in place of the sausage.
"Did you hear Opal earlier?" Asked Paul while sounding concerned. "She sounds like she had a really bad nightmare."
"Nightmares are the worst." Agreed VayVay. "If they make you wake up in a cold sweat then you know that they must be bad."
"I hope she's alright." Said Sasha with worry.
"But she's not our team mate." Pointed out Kim.
"She was once Kim; and more importantly, she's my friend. It doesn't matter if we're team mates or not; we as humans have to help each other; kindness is a virtue the world could do with more of." Stated Sasha firmly. "
"… I suppose you're right." Lied Kim.
"One thing I want to know is where were you before breakfast Rheneas?" Asked Eddie to his pyro team mate.
"Oh, I was … looking for the Immunity Alphabet Idol, I figured I could try to look for it, but I couldn't find it." Lied Rheneas.
"… I'll buy that." Shrugged Eddie. "I wonder if anybody ahs found it yet."
What nobody knew was that Kim had already got the Idol; but Kim knew she couldn't say anything about this, not even in the confessional due to some campers returning.
"I'm sure it will be found eventually … I just hope one of us manages to instead of somebody from Team Thunderbolt." Said Kim. "Us guys on this team … we're like a family in a way."
"I agree with Kim." Smiled VayVay while snuggling against Paul. "Some of us are very close."
"Like bacon and eggs." Suggested Rheneas.
"True." Nodded VayVay.
"Since I don't eat bacon I have a substitute; did you know that korma sauce and egg go great together?" Said Sasha as she finished her toast.
"I'll have to try that." Said Eddie in interest.
"I think I'll stick to bacon and eggs." Said Kim. "I'm not fond of curries."
"Me neither; they're too hot for me." Agreed Paul. "Though I am quite fond of steak and kidney pie."
"Anything char broiled is fine by me." Said Rheneas as he took out his lighter to heat up his eggs a bit.
Confessional: Talking about food makes me hungry … even though I have no mouth!
Kim: Not only do I not like curry since it is too hot for me, but I would hate myself for liking it since I'd then have something in common with the nigger population. As for Opal having a nightmare … here's hoping it traumatized her.
Eddie: I feel like I will be able to make a decision soon on who I will go out with; but I'm not going to officially decide until the end of today's challenge, that way I can have time to think ahead. Either way, today is the day.
Sasha: I find it odd that Rheneas can eat char broiled stuff; it just sounds like it'd be gross. Then again, I cannot experience the world with his senses so I'll never know what its like to be him.
"So, what happened with Opal earlier?" Asked Winnie in concern. "I heard her screaming really loudly."
"She had a nightmare." Explained Zed. "I reckon it must have been a bad one for her to react as she did; seriously, her cheerfulness was gone and she just looked scared."
"Eep; I've had nightmares before … but Opal's sounded horrid, whatever it was. I wonder where she is." Pondered Winnie. "I asked yessica where she was and she said Opal had a phone call … but that was forty minutes ago … maybe she's having a really interesting conversation."
"I think the more likely option is that she wants to be alone." Said Cherry from her seat next to Winnie. "She'll probably be here later; right now she just needs to calm herself down, I know how it is. Humans tend to calm down best when they are by themselves … then again, being around friends is also recommended."
"I just hope she's ok." Mumbled Zed. "It may just be me, but I think that she might be hiding something … she does say stuff sometimes that makes me wonder…"
"You're a good person Zed; Opal is lucky to have you." Smiled Winnie. "I hope she'll be here in time for the challenge though."
"Yeah; six against three isn't playing fair." Agreed Cherry. "And fair play is something I encourage; but I'm sure if we try hard enough we'll be ok. If the challenge is a foot race then consider it won."
"Here's hoping." Said Winnie.
Confessional: Who is the fastest foot in the world?
Winnie: When you need some time to think then coming in here is always a good idea.
After the nine campers present in the Mess Hal had finished breakfast Spider and Quana entered to announce the next challenge.
"Good morning everyone." Greeted Spider. "It's time for your eighteenth challenge, this one if going to require you to work as a team and will also get you to think back to previous era's."
"The stone age?" Guessed Zed.
"Close, but not quite." Said Spider.
"The Precambrian era?" Guessed Paul.
"… A little bit past that." Giggled Quana.
"Oh! The dinosaur age!" Guessed Sasha.
"Right you are Sasha; today's challenge will be to do with dinosaurs." Nodded Quana. "Hang on, we're missing somebody."
Quana quickly looked over the contestants and saw who was missing.
"Where's Opal?" Asked Quana.
"She received a phone call from a friend." Explained Cherry. "She should be back soon … though she had a really bad nightmare, she woke up screaming you know."
"I hope she's feeling better now." Said Spider in concern. "Well; she should be here soon, until then follow us for the next challenge. We won't start until Opal arrives."
"How will she know where to go?" Asked VayVay.
"We'll get Uzuri to tell her." Assured Quana.
Confessional: What they don't know is that she's not even in camp…
VayVay: I do hope Opal is alright; she's a very nice girl and nightmares are as horrible as sitting on a pin.
Rheneas: A dinosaur challenge? … I'm guessing we're going to have a defeat a robotic dino that Wallace built. Opal should consider herself lucky she doesn't have to do it … still, nightmares are bad, and hopefully she's ok.
The nine campers stood on the beach; two platforms were set up and a short distance away were two, what looked like, excavation pits with a few shovels in them.
"Ok everyone; for today's challenge you are going to be archeologists. Each team has their own excavation site. What you have to do is dig up the dinosaur bones and correctly assemble your team's dinosaur. The first team to do so will win the challenge and will be sleeping in the Champion Cabin; the losing team will be voting somebody off." Explained Spider. "We will start the challenge as soon as Uzuri arrives with Opal."
At that moment Uzuri quickly ran up, though Opal wasn't with her.
"I checked the phone room for Opal but she wasn't there; I've been looking all around camp fro like twenty minutes and I couldn't find her anywhere. Opal's somewhere, but all I can say is that I don't know where she is." Stated Uzuri.
"Are you sure?" Asked Quana.
"Positively pink." Nodded Uzuri. "She's missing in action."
"Oh … I see." Mumbled Quana. "Well everyone … I guess Opal isn't going to be here for a while … so I guess we'll have to start without her."
"Can't we wait for her?" Asked Zed.
"I'm afraid not; we've got a specific date to finish this season by and we can't skip a challenge." Said Spider apologetically. "However, since Team Thunderbolt only has four members and one member isn't here … you guys get a two minute head start."
"Sounds fair." Nodded VayVay.
"Ok then … you may start the challenge … NOW!" Announced Spider.
The three members of Team Thunderbolt quickly ran towards their excavation pit while Spider and Quana turned to the camera.
"And so the challenge has begun; will it be one sided or not? Can Team Thunderbolt rise against the odds? And where is Opal?" Asked Spider rhetorically.
"Find out after the break." Finished Quana.
Confessional: This is kinda like LOSE … except that is actually HAS a plot.
Paul: Oh dear … I wonder where Opal could be.
Zed: Opal's made of tougher stuff than me, so hopefully she'll be fine … but I can't stop worrying though.
Kim: I would be willing to bet five bucks that by the end of the day Opal will be found hanged on a tree. I'd bet more but the chink isn't worth it; five bucks is very generous as it is.
Yikes! This is quite a dramatic start to day eighteen don't you think? Opal thinks she's psycho and had ran away while Kim is salivating at the thought of her being hurt (what a bitch). How will this end up? Will there be a heart warming resolution or a tear jerker? Tune in next time to find out!