Disclaimer: I do not own Total Drama.
Note: Lightning fast update! I just starting typing and couldn't really stop. Hehe! It all flowed perfectly this time and I didn't get stuck on this chapter once. Then again, with only five campers left, I guess it means less things to focus on and shorter chapters in general. Even so, this chapter really sets the stakes high for reasons you shall soon find out. I won't keep you waiting, so read on and enjoy!
Run Forrest Run!
The sun was starting to rise on the horizon of Chris Island. The morning rays shone down on the remote nature filled island, bringing the wildlife from the dream world to reality. Chris stood on the cliff by the Boot of Shame watching the sunrise.
"So beautiful … so tranquil … so serene." Noted Chris, before smirking. "So unlike anything that's gonna happen today! Haha!"
Chris turned to face the camera and threw up his arms dramatically.
"Last time on Total Drama: Brains VS Brawns detective Ollie Holmes, and sidekick Bianca Watson, put their all into figuring out the identity of the mysterious Cloaked Shadow. Due to Ollie remembering what many probably assumed as irrelevant, one of his team mates playing Tetris on a phone in the first episode, he and Bianca were able to lure out Cloaky and get him, yes him, into Trey's pit trap … it turned out Cloaky was none other than Fosley Powers. His motivation? To get attention and show just how awesome he is. I can relate, haha! It seemed Fosley was doomed and dead in the water given how nobody wanted to even speak to him, but before the vote we had the challenge." Declared Chris.
Chris held up a board with photos of the six previous Total Drama winners on it.
"Owen, Beth, Heather, Cameron, Zoey and Shawn had all given us outlines for mini challenges; whoever could win them would be immune. Ruth failed to eat enough, Bianca bombed at trivia, Rai was terrible at making up insults, Cy was not a great inventor … and though Fosley was better at archery than Ollie, it was the every-man Ollie who won immunity after succeeded at Shawn's zombie challenge!" Exclaimed Chris. "Ollie was safe, and Fosley seemed doomed … or was he?!"
Chris chuckled and gestured to the Boot of Shame.
"Fosley had five votes against him, but the sly fox had used Patsy's pad to find the 'missing' half of the Chef Hatchet Statue right at the start of the merge." Cackled Chris in approval. "With his one vote, Bianca was booted in the booty and send right off the island, a second time. We're down to five, a quarter of the original head count, and each has their eyes on the prize, but only one can win it all!"
Chris threw his arms up and smiled at the camera.
"So, is immunity Fosley's only hope? Can C still have his ideal finale of himself against Ollie? Will Ollie be able to finish what he started? Will Rai's plan to pretend to break her arm keep her and Ruth safe? With Bianca gone, and thus the protection pact with it, is Ruth a sitting duck in hot water? And, who will be the next person booted off the island? Find out right here, right now on Total Drama: Brains VS Brawns!"
Chris chuckled to himself as he began to walk off.
"Man, I love doing these recaps." Chuckled Chris. "Such pizazz can only come from moi, and so-WAH!"
Chris slipped on a banana peel, one from Owen's challenge the previous episode and fell down on his back.
"Ow!" Yelped Chris. "Who put that there?! Urgh, what does that non-existent janitor think I pay him for?!"
Chris got to hit feet and grumbled.
"Lol-cats should calm me down. For the camper's sake it better." Muttered Chris in annoyance.
(Theme Song, I Wanna Be Famous)
(Balanced Beauties Campsite)
Fosley was on the roof of the sandcastle. He was alone, but he liked it that way, for he was planning out a scheme.
"Two Brains, two Brawns, and one master in the middle … me." Smirked Fosley. "Ollie and Cy have no hope of beating Rai and Ruth, so they'll have to keep me around if they want to stand a chance of winning. If not, well, I can just threatened to make the same offer to the Brawns. They'll take what they can get at this point."
Fosley leaned against the railings, looking content.
"Even when in the danger zone, I bounce right back and take control. Was there ever much of a doubt?" Chuckled Fosley, rather smugly.
(Confessional: Is he expecting an answer, or was that rhetorical?)
Fosley: Last night went as I wanted it to. Maybe I could have voted off a Brawn, but that'd just put me in the minority and if the leftover Brawn won immunity I'd be sunk. Nope, Bianca had to go. Won't miss that howler money b*tch, really. No, it's two of each team a side, with me playing God, being able to choose who stays and who goes. Having power like this … ah, it feels great, it truly does. Now I know how Patsy felt when she had power. (Fosley waves to the camera.) Love ya babe. (Fosley smirks)
Fosley got off the railings and stretched out, before he headed for the stairs.
"Well, time to put the plan into action." Noted Fosley. "Shouldn't be too hard. Cy and Ollie are Brains, if just a little. They can listen to reason, I bet."
Fosley chuckled.
"And if not, more fool them." Mused Fosley with a grin.
(Confessional: Insert witty joke here.)
Fosley: Right now I need to consider who to take to the finale with me. As much as I hate him, Ollie is my best bet. He's no challenge star and only won due to sheer luck yesterday when he caught me off guard. I'm sure I can beat him, and he no doubt knows I'm his best shot too. And in his own mind it'd be a 'hero' against a 'villain'. Bleh.
Ollie sat alone by the rock-pools, looking like he was deep in thought.
"It's really sad and sucky that Bianca is gone … but if not her, it'd surely have been me." Muttered Ollie, his head in his hands. "I should feel thankful, yet it makes me feel jerky. Well, this game is pretty tough and brings out the worst in all of us. At least Cy is still here."
Ollie glanced up at the clouds.
"Bianca, Liv, Wittney … I'm winning this for you guys. Only four more people left to beat. I'm going all the way." Vowed Ollie.
Ollie then looked nervous.
"I just hope it won't be me against Ruth in the finale. Heheheh … yeah, that'd be bad." Winced Ollie nervously.
(Confessional: A curb-stomp finale would be new.)
Ollie: You'd think I'd be confident and badass after revealing Fosley and dealing with so much, eh? Well, not really, heheheh … no. I feel on edge and nervous, it's just who I am. At the very least Fosley has no power or ability to do anything anymore … but, I'm worried on a more game-play level. With Bianca gone Cy is my only solid ally … what's to stop Fosley helping the Brawns out of spite? We may not like him, but in the final five every vote matters.
Rai: I bet Ollie is feeling really confident right now. He revealed Cloaky and there are still more Brains than Brawns., and the idol is now gone. Shoot, I'm feeling the burn! Me and Ruth are gonna really have to go into strategic overdrive if we want to get through this. I better go and find her now, actually.
As Ollie continued to sit and fret Cy walked up, looking chilled and sat down next to him.
"Hey dude." Greeted Cy. "What up? Thinking what our next move will be? Like I said, I want it to be you and me at the end, and … huhuhuhuh, we don't got much of a choice now, eh?"
"I'm kinda hoping for a break from strategy." Admitted Ollie. "Alongside detective work it's been all I've done lately. I just want a day of rest, right about now."
"Oh, I know the feeling." Agreed Cy. "Do you think I like being the strategy guy? Urgh, it's harshing my mellow! I haven't thought about boobs in weeks, and one in five shot of being a millionaire or not, I feel bored."
Ollie chuckled nervously.
"You'd think we'd have more to be happy about, huh? Man, watching the show and actually being here is hella different. Plus, it makes you become friends with people you never thought you would be." Mused Ollie. "It also makes you fear for your life at times."
"That's reality TV for ya." Chuckled Cy. "When I win the million, drinks are on me. I know a good bar."
"I don't drink." Stated Ollie.
"Neither do I, but luckily it's a milkshake bar." Smirked Cy. "But the main question, one we can't ignore … who do we vote off tonight?"
"Fosley." Said Ollie. "Um, right?"
"It'd leave us against the two Brawns." Warned Cy. "I mean, I want that f*cker gone too … but he could be useful."
"… Why can nothing ever be simple?" Moaned Ollie.
"It's reality TV." Shrugged Cy. "Nothing simple 'bout it, y'know."
"Yeah, I'm starting to realise that." Sighed Ollie. "Well, no point complaining about it. If Fosley has an offer for us, he'll come and find us."
"Just like Slenderman, but Fosley wants a lot more than twenty dollars." Chuckled Cy.
(Confessional: Twenty one dollars?)
Ollie: I sure hope me and Cy aren't the only ones feeling the strain. I mean, the Brawns can't be having an easy time, right?
Ruth: All in all, a pretty easy day so far. Shame Bianca is gone, but … final five. That's cool. I like five, so, yeah.
Cy: I feel like a robot. Bzzzt, input, destroy all humans, boobs are organic filth, bzzzt. (Cy chuckles). Yeah, the strategy aspect may be something I'm pretty awesome at, but not all skills are, like, fun, y'know? I'd didn't even get to show off my awesome rapping.
Rai and Ruth met up near the now exposed pit trap. The ripped remains of Fosley's Cloaked Shadow outfit were still in the hole.
"So, the broken arm plan is still a go, but we'll need to be careful. There ate three of them and two of us." Murmured Rai. "I think … we'll need to talk to the Brains and see if we can get one of them to flip to us, if that's how the terminology goes."
"Think any of them would?" Asked Ruth.
"No." Sighed Rai. "And that's the problem; we're backed into a corner … and worse still, the idol is out of play! We'd have to make the Brains split their vote and win a tie breaker. But, how?! Help me out here Ruth, I'm drawing a blank."
Ruth pondered to herself.
"Fosley is kinda an outcast; maybe he could work with us? That or we say were voting one way when we're not and make him irrelevant which, given his ego ,is sorta punishment, I think?" Shrugged Ruth. "I'm just gonna try to win immunity every round until the finale; simple and clean."
"Makes it hard for me though. But, if I won immunity it'd be hard for you … bugger it all, this is making my head hurt." Remarked Rai flopping down onto her back. "… Hey Ruth?"
"Yeah?" Said Ruth.
"… Could you, like, play with my hair a little? It helps me think. Plus, there's a bit of leaf in it I can't get out. Could you…?" Requested Rai.
"Sure." Shrugged Ruth. "I can just hear the forum posts now..."
"Huh? What do you mean?" Asked Rai.
"Nothing fun." Assured Ruth as she began gently playing with Rai's hair, getting the leaf pieces out. "We'll think of something, we'll make this a Brawns versus Brawns finale … and if not, well, we can still fake breaking our arms."
"You know what they say, an arm and a leg … except the leg part." Chuckled Rai. "… I wish we'd become friends earlier than we did. You're cool … if I don't win, I want you to."
"I plan to." Declared Ruth. "You know, I could probably make a ribbon out of Fosley's cloak; want me to give you two plump pigtails?"
"Sounds lovely, thanks." Smiled Rai. "And after that, I'll go talk to … Fosley. Urgh, this'll be hard, and scary..."
"Want me to come with you?" Offered Ruth.
"I think if we both came upon him he'd think we were threatening him and he'd stay with the Brains. I'll handle it." Assured Rai. "Besides … he's not no power or an … anon … we know who he is now, so he has no fear factor."
"A lack of fear makes everything less scary." Noted Ruth.
(Confessional: Fear is scary, m'kay.)
Ruth: Things were much easier when John was here. But beyond hardship plies accomplishment, probably. Eh, I can't be voted off if I'm always immune. Tough luck Brains.
Rai: (Her hair is now in two plump pigtails). So, how do I look? Nice? I sure hope so 'cause I feel like crud and a kind word can help. (Rai composes herself) Ruth is gonna get the slings ready, she says she remembered how to do it, so now I gotta convince Fosley to not doom us … is it wrong to feel a little pessimistic? (Rai chuckles awkwardly)
Ollie and Cy were still sitting by the rock-pools, but rather than being strategic they were now cracking jokes to each other.
"Ok, so … did you hear about the butcher who backed into a meat grinder?" Grinned Cy,. "He got behind in his work! Huhuhuhuhuh."
"Snrrrk! Ok, that was a good one." Admitted Ollie. "Ok, my turn."
Ollie paused to think of a joke. Soon enough he'd thought of one.
"Ok, here's a good one. Wally told it to me once." Smirked Ollie. "How do you embarrass an archaeologist?"
"How?" Asked Cy, looking eager.
"You give him a used tampon and ask him which period it came from!" Joked Ollie.
The two teens laughed broadly, amused at the rather rude jokes they'd be telling.
"Boy, I needed this. I feel more relaxed already." Chuckled Ollie.
"Same here. Lowbrow humour never goes amiss." Agreed Cy. "Although..."
"Although what?" Asked Ollie,
"Although it may not be enough, because here comes the Uncloaked Shadow." Noted Cy.
Indeed, Fosley was approaching the duo, a calculating look on his face.
"I have an offer to make for you, and if you guys are in any way smart and Brain type campers, you'd best zip it and listen." Stated Fosley, crossing his arms.
"What's on your mind?" Asked Cy, while Ollie stayed silent.
"You two are a duo. You may hate me, but you're also up against Rai and Ruth who both physically outclass you. I'd be willing to work with you to get rid of them." Offered Fosley.
"Why should we after all the horrible things you've done?" Asked Ollie, frowning.
Fosley just laughed.
"Little man, you have no choice. Not if you want to win that is. If you give me lip, I could help the Brawns get rid of you. I'm smart enough to beat them in a mental challenge or to trick them in some way, so you'd best accept the fact I'm once again holding all the cards." Threatened Fosley. "So, we got a deal? You gonna play nice and work with me?"
Ollie scowled, but nodded reluctantly.
"Yeah, works for me." Shrugged Cy. "Now, we're telling dirty jokes, so kindly piss off, kay?"
"I'd like some respect. I could easily ditch you." Warned Fosley.
"Respect is earned, not given f*ck face. Besides, you may have some power, but I know as well as you so you'd stand no chance against the Brawns in the finale." Said Cy coolly.
Fosley scowled, but nodded.
"Fine. I have better things to do than hang with you anyway." Said Fosley with a sniff as he turned and walked away.
Once he was gone Cy sighed in relief.
"What say we gang up on him and get him hardcore eliminated in the final three?" Suggested Cy.
"… I hate keeping him that long, but it's out best option." Sighed Ollie. "The final three can't come soon enough."
"Damn right." Agreed Cy. "… So, more jokes?"
"Please and thank you." Nodded Ollie.
(Confessional: A final three of all boys? That's a paddlin'.)
Cy: I don't much like Fosley, but I'm not letting a grudge ruin my game. Just two days Cy … two days and you can make sure that guy gets lost ... permanent like.
Ollie: First I wanted him gone above all, and now I have to work with him for my own survival … I'll do it, but I won't like it. I bet Fosley knows we wont want him at the finale, so I'll stay on my toes just in case. Its too close to the end to get careless, I think.
Fosley: This gets rid of the Brawns, basically. I just need to ensure Ollie is on my side by the final three. Just gotta butter him up by saying he could 'defeat the big baddie' in the finale and appeal to his being in general. Plus, Cy is tougher competition and all people are greedy, Ollie being no exception. I'm gonna make the finale, and when I do, I'm gonna win. These chumps can't stop me.
Ruth finished work on the casts and looked over what she had made.
"Not bad." Noted Ruth. "Textiles always were something I wasn't abysmal at."
Ruth put the casts to the side, and lay down on her back looking up at the sky.
"I always start thinking of questions while watching the clouds." Remarked Ruth. "Like, why did Adam and Eve have belly buttons if they were created and not born? What are hotdogs actually made of? Is it possible to step outside the edge of the universe?"
Ruth considered these questions.
"Maybe there were some things people were simply not supposed to know." Mused Ruth. "I do know I would love to smash that shadow nerd, but John wouldn't like that. He'd say I'm better than that."
Ruth sat up.
"I wonder what all the losers are doing at the Playa." Pondered Ruth. "… Probably kissing. Teens are hormonal, and hormones are scary. Must be why I never liked Disney movies, the kissing. Bleh."
Ruth glanced at the leftovers of Fosley's cloak.
"I know what must be done." Declared Ruth.
(Confessional: You're gonna wedgie Chris?)
Ruth: (She's now wearing a scrap of the cloak as a bandanna). I've always wanted to wear one of these, and now I have one. I feel more ready to kiss Brains ass in the challenge than ever before. Should be easy-ish; nerds don't have great stamina most of the time, and Bianca was the biggest immunity threat anyway.
Ollie: You know, maybe I should make a side deal with the Brawns … just to ensure that if worst comes to worst, I won't be the Brain going home. Yeah, that's what I'll do. Now … which Brain should I talk to?
Fosley was sitting by the camp-fire, thinking over which Brawn he would target first.
"Ruth … or Rai … Ruth is stronger, but Rai is slightly less stupid." Mused Fosley. "Guess we'll see."
Fosley continued to think this over for the next minute or two; soon enough Rai walked up and sat across from him.
"Can we talk?" Asked Rai.
"I don't know can we? You did rebuff me yesterday." Smirked Fosley.
"Oh, do not be that guy right now." Groaned Rai.
"Oh, I will be that guy right now. I have all the power here, you do not." Stated Fosley, adjusted his glasses and crossing his legs. "What can you offer me in exchange for my vote on your side?"
"Um, well … you'd be the smartest player left and outclass me and Ruth at strategy. If there were any mental challenge you'd win them all easily." Stated Rai. "Plus, you'd have the distinction of being the highest ranking boy and brain. That appeal to your ego, right?"
"It does." Agreed Fosley, smirking. "But tell me, who would you vote for at elimination?"
Rai looked thoughtful, and nervous.
"… It'd be your decision, not mine and Ruth's … um, right?" Asked Rai.
"Damn right. I have power, not you." Confirmed Fosley. "Now, we'll discuss this further after the challenge, so run along and do whatever it is you like to do."
Rai seemed all too happy to go and quickly left. Fosley smirked as he watched her go.
"Its all coming together." Chuckled Fosley.
(Confessional: Swing votes, can't live with them, can't live without them.)
Rai: I'd love for us Brawns and the two cool Brains to vote him off unanimously, but even I know that won't happen. Just gotta put up with this until the final three.
Fosley: I seemed doomed last round, but one good move and I'm in total power. That's what I love about this game, how a bad situation can easily become a great situation if one if competent enough, like me. I also love how it's gonna make me rich.
Cy was now in the forest, sitting against a tree and eating an apple.
"Ah, nothing clears the mind of bullshit quicker than the sounds of the forest, and a nice crunchy apply." Mused Cy as he took a bite of the apple. "Mmmmmm, nice."
Cy closed his eyes and tossed the apple core away.
"Nothing more I can do at camp … so, time for a nap." Decided Cy. "Time to play the dreams slots. Come on Toy Story dream, huhuhuhuh."
(Confessional: Litterbug!)
Cy: You know, apples that grow out here taste better than the ones from the store. I should have them imported to my place once I win.
Ollie approached Ruth, who was laying on her back watching the clouds roll by. The arm casts were hidden out of sight.
"Hey Ruth, got a minute or two to spare?" Asked Ollie.
Ruth glanced at her wrist.
"It seems I do." Noted Ruth. "What's up? Don't stutter and take forever to say it, ok?"
"Ok, um, well … I know you and Rai are gonna want to vote off the Brains, but … could me and you have a side alliance? You know, just in case? I'd rather not be the next one voted off." Admitted Ollie. "You stand to lose nothing, and gain everything."
Ruth considered this.
"Are you voting with us tonight?" Asked Ruth.
"Well, if Fosley joins up with you, or if it came down to me and Cy versus you and Rai, I'd not vote for you and you'd not vote for me. Sorta like what you and Bianca had." Stated Ollie. "Nothing wrong with extra safety, right?"
"I guess you've got a point, probably." Shrugged Ruth. "Deal."
"Yes!" Cheered Ollie. "Oh, thank you Ruth!"
"Don't get sappy, please." Requested Ruth.
"Ok, I won't." Promised Ollie. "I better get going. Good luck at the challenge, whatever it is."
"I hope I have good luck too." Agreed Ruth.
Soon Ollie was gone and Ruth was alone, but not for long. Rai walked up and sat down next to her tough friend.
"Hey Ruth. So, ready to fake breaking our arms?" Asked Rai.
"Born ready." Nodded Ruth seriously. "So, Fosley agree to anything?"
"It was a vague maybe." Sighed Rai. "Anything happen while I was gone?"
"Ollie says he won't vote for me if I don't vote for him. That's cool I guess." Replied Ruth. "being in the top five is weird."
"You said it." Agreed Rai.
"I did. Just then." Nodded Ruth.
(Confessional: Five, it's a magic number.)
Ruth: I feel pretty good about my chances of not getting booted. That's good.
Rai: I think today's challenge is gonna be a deal sealer, or a deal breaker. I just hope the deal me and Ruth have will stay strong. Otherwise we're more dead in the water than a dead fish out at sea.
Ollie: Every little helps, right?
A while later the campers sat around the camp-fire. Fosley had gone to get the Chris mail while the other four sat around and waited for him.
"… So, did Fosley make a deal to you guys as well?" Asked Ollie.
"Well, I asked him to help us, and he basically said maybe." Replied Rai.
"He's setting himself up nice and cosy in the middle and loving it. Urgh, too bad we can't knock him off his high horse." Muttered Cy.
"Can't we? Four votes to one would be a good knocking off method." Offered Rai.
"It's a good deal, you should take it." Added Ruth.
"I'd love to, but we can't." Sighed Ollie apologetically.
"Yeah. If it were two against two you'd beat either of us at a tie breaker, sorry." Added Cy. "Fosley is gonna have his way, one way or the other, whether we like it or not."
"I think I speak for all of us when I say we don't like it." Stated Ruth. "Oh, and here he is now."
Fosley walked up, an envelope in hand.
"Let's make this quick. I don't want to waste any time." Stated Fosley as he opened the envelope and began to read the letter inside of it. "It says, 'are you ready to have a race for survival' Seems easy."
"Why did ti say 'survival' and not 'immunity'?" Asked Rai.
"Chris probably wants to sound more dramatic since we're at the top quarter." Shrugged Cy.
"Chris does love his drama." Agreed Ollie.
"I'll see you guys there. I have a challenge to win." Said Fosley as he walked off briskly.
"We'd better follow him. No point delaying the inevitable." Stated Ruth.
The four got to their feet and followed after Fosley.
(Confessional: A twist is on the horizon!)
Fosley: Most people who have their cover blown would need immunity above all else, but I think I'll be fine without it. Still, if I have it, they won't and that gives me options.
Rai: Come on physical challenge, give us a physical challenge!
Ruth: I smell a twist on the horizon. They smell as bad as Chris' cooking.
Ollie: Immunity could be crucial to all of us this round. Let's see if I can make it two in a row … it'd really help, I bet.
Cy: A race huh? Not bad, not bad at all. I am a fast guy, after all, huhuhuhuh.
(Challenge Area)
The five campers soon arrived at the challenge area and saw a starting line had been set up and a path had been marked by flags that led off into the forest. Chris stood before them a smile on his face. After winking to the camera, Chris spoke.
"Welcome to your next challenge final five. This may be your toughest challenge yet!" Exclaimed Chris.
"Joy." Drawled Cy.
"I know, right?" Grinned Chris sadistically. "Your challenge is a foot race which has five legs to it. Part one takes you through the forest, which contains pit traps, hurdles you have to jump over and a zipline. Part two is in the dark caves where there is not much light, save for a touch with limited battery power you can find outside the caves. No messing with them to slow down he others, ok? After the caves you'll have to snowboard down the recently installed snowy mountain."
"… How does one install a mountain?" Asked Rai, looking confused.
"Science." Declared Chris. "After snowboarding down the mountain and avoiding the explosions you'll have to swim down the rapid river, no boat to aid you. Hope you don't mind getting wet!"
"I cant swim very well." Stated Ruth.
"Too bad I don't care." Shrugged Chris. "Finally, you'll have to make it through a hedge-maze of traps to get back on the trail and return here to finish the challenge."
"So, whoever places first gets immunity?" Said Ollie, looking like he understood the challenge.
Chris grinned devilishly.
"You're right, and also wrong." Cackled Chris. "You see … placing first down to fourth is good … BUT! If you place last in the race, you are immediately out of the game. No voting, no toast, just straight to the Boot of Shame. From now until the finale, if you place last in a challenge, you are outta here!"
"What?!" Yelled Fosley, looking furious, his eye twitching.
"This totally favours the Brawns!" Complained Cy.
"Well, not completely." Murmured Ruth.
"Shush!" Yelled Chris. "I ran the numbers on the computer, and it's statistically possible for any of you to win or lose; this is a long challenge so anything could happen. Now, o the starting line people."
"Not so fast!" Said a voice.
"Could it be?" Gasped Ollie.
"It is!" Exclaimed Rai.
"Aw sh*t." Muttered Chris and Fosley in usion.
The sounds of helicopter blades were audible. Descended from above, carefully making a landing was the one, the only…
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SARA.
"You're not gonna start without me, are you?" Asked SARA. "I can follow the action and keep an eye out just in case anybody gets in real danger."
"What are you doing here?" Moaned Chris. "I thought you were dead!"
"Reports of my death were greatly exaggerated." Stated SARA. "Plus, I'm a robot so I can't die when I'm not truly alive, artard. I was in bad shape, but thankfully a hacker girl fixed me up. So, here I am."
"I should have put your parts in the trash, not at the playa." Lamented Chris.
"Also, I have a message for Fosley, courtesy of Patsy." Said SARA as it turned to Fosley and put on an Arnold Schwarzenegger voice. "Prepare to be terminated … b*tch."
Fosley winced, but looked determined.
"Well, on that tragic note, time to start the challenge sighed Chris. "Ok guys, places!"
The five lined up on the starting line, ready to race. Rai leaned closer to Ruth.
"Let's work together. Any place but last is good enough." Whispered Rai.
Ruth nodded in agreement to this plan.
"One last thing before we start." Stated Chris. "Yoru rankings today will have an affect in tomorrow's challenge … so, yeah, run fast."
"Don't have to tell me twice." Replied Ollie.
"Ditto." Agreed Fosley.
"Same here." Nodded Cy.
"Ok. On your marks ... get set … GO!" Yelled Chris.
BANG!
SARA emitted the sound of a starter pistol as the five campers ran off down the marked course, at slightly differing speeds. Once they were gone SARA turned to Chris.
"So, missed me?" Asked SARA.
"The fact you are still here shows me that I'm right to be an atheist." Muttered Chris.
SARA showed a troll-face on its screen.
"Oh don't you start." Muttered Chris.
(Confessional: Back in action!)
Cy: I gotta admit, I sorta missed that robot. But, auto elimination … am I worried? Sorta. I know I'm safe, but Ollie may be in trouble … eh, Fosley don't strike me as a racer. He be boned.
Fosley: No! This ruins everything! I had power and things set up to go as I said so! But now this twist comes in and ruins it! *ck you Chris! (Fosley takes a few deep breaths). Bah, what am I saying? I'm Fosley powers! It takes a lot more than a footrace of several miles to beat me!
Ollie: Ok, now I'm a little nervous … but, Fosley isn't too tough now that his steroids are gone, and Ruth isn't good at swimming. I think I can do this.
Rai: This should be fun and a good challenge for my skills. But Ruth may need a hand … if we work as a team, that Brawns VS Brawn finale can still happen!
Ruth: I can just smell the fan backlash. Also, I hate swimming. I sink like a brick.
Next Time: The race is on and boy is it a doozy of a challenge! After a long race one person places last and is eliminated!
