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Let it Frost Part 2
Last time on Total Drama Tyranny of the masses, the new challenge started and it's a cold one. Our campers need to climb all the way to the top of Mount Chris, our snow-covered mountain with the fanciest name. The first three to go all the way to the summit will win immunity for tonight's elimination.
Even if only 3 can get the immunity, our campers insist on playing Total Friendship Island, and most are ascending in pairs. Former enemies working as friends (show a scene of Courtney and Duncan), new bizarre teams (show Brick and Heather), and of course nerds (show Charlotte and Cody.) I wonder if any of them can actually win the challenge
And we don't have footage of the mountain, in which 5 people are risking their lives using the shortcut to win the challenge. But the storm won't make it easy. Who will conquer the mountain? And who will be eliminated tonight? We just hope no one is eliminated permanently. Find out next on Total Drama: Tyranny of the Masses.
They say when you're about to die, you experience a flashback of your life. Your entire story passes before your eyes. And maybe it was true, at least for Amy.
She was born as a twin, so all her life she and Sammy (yes Sammy) were together. They shared everything. They lived in the same room, sleeping in bunks, shared toys and clothes, and started to walk together. They didn't talk until a few months after their third birthday because they had their own language when they were younger.
The twins were identical except for a mole under Amy's right eye. They were always together and had the same friends. They were basically inseparable, or at least that was what Amy thought.
But life wasn't that great. Their parents had a lot of issues, principally financial problems. The problems became bigger as their mother's family began to urge her to divorce. Their parents tried to hide it, but it was more and more evident.
Then, at last, it happened when they were 7 years old, just a month after their birthday their father decided to divorce. Her mother would leave the house and take one of the girls with her.
Of course, they cried and didn't want to be separated, but that wasn't an option. So Amy made a decision. They just needed to hide until their mom wasn't at home anymore. It was a silly plan, only a child could think it could work, but for them it was brilliant.
So the day when their mother would leave them, Amy went away to the park to meet with Sammy. She somehow took their father's sleeping bags and waited for her sister while playing in the sandbox. The minutes became hours, and the sun disappeared from the sky. It was 6 hours later when her father, and not Sammy, appeared.
Then she learned everything. Sammy ratted her out and told their parents their plan, and left home with their mother. Amy was speechless and heartbroken. She didn't care about her mother so much as about Sammy.
After that, Amy became bitter and didn't talk to either Sammy or her mother. In the end, the only one that valued their relationship as sisters was her, so she decided that if Sammy didn't care, she wouldn't care either.
The irony was that after the summer their parents makeup, it seemed her mother's family didn't like her moving back home again without the divorce's money. Long story short, she had to live again with Sammy, but things were never the same again.
Amy was abusive to punish Samey for betraying her, and Samey just accepted it, never talking about that, the years passed, and that was their dynamic. Amy was the evil and the rebel, and Samey the victim and the good one.
Even then, the older twin always took care of her sister from the shadows. She didn't want to show any kind of weakness to her but she never let anyone else bully her.
But as in all movies, the evil one dies at the end. She almost died once already during the third challenge, when Sammy let her fall into the lake.
Looking back, she was really mean with Samantha, maybe more than she deserved. There was no time to regret it anyway. Maybe if there is a next life, they would be sisters again and have a fresh start.
There was only one chance and no time to think about it. Holding their rope, they jumped off the mountain, stretching their arm as far as they could. And in a miracle, they held Amy's hand. But it wasn't like in the movies.
The force of the fall dragged them down, feeling like their arm would be torn, the sound of bones cracking coming from both shoulders. The weight made their hand holding the rope slide down, shredding their glove and burning their palm, but they didn't let go of her, not this time. Using their legs to slow down and stop the falling.
Amy felt something grabbing her hand. The sharp pain in her arm and shoulder made her snap out from her thoughts. Small fragments of snow, blood, and rubble falling over her head. Then she reacted, looking at her savior.
"SAMMY!? I was never so happy to see you," said Amy, not sure if it was true or a hallucination.
But the younger twin wasn't as happy as her, "Please hurry and hold on the mountain. I can't hold much longer."
As Sammy uttered those words, both twins saw how the bolt holding Sammy's rope partially detached from the wall.
The older twin tried to grip the wall, waving her legs and arm desperately against the rock. "The stupid mountain is too slippery. I can't hold it."
The bolt slid a little more, Sammy's palm bleeding worsened, and the pain made her clench her teeth. "Don't give up and keep trying!"
After some anguished seconds, Amy's hand slipped again, and the jolt lowered a little more. There was only one option.
"I can't climb again! There is no use in both falling, so let go of me, Samey."
"NO!" replied the younger sister, her eyes full of tears.
"There is no use in both of us dying!" replied Amy. She didn't want to die, but there was no use. It was the only way.
But the younger twin tightened her grip. "Where is the arrogant sister that was better than me? If you have energy, keep trying to hold to the wall."
Amy clenched her teeth and pushed her hand and feet against the wall. Her left foot slipped, but somehow she found some rock to hold with her hand and a place to rest her right foot.
"I DID IT!" shouted the older sister triumphantly. "Now, go and adjust your rope to another jolt."
They were still trapped in the middle of the mountain, but at least the rope didn't need to support both twins' weight.
But before they could say anything else or try to find a way to keep climbing, a rope fell next to Amy.
"HOLD IT! I'll pull you up," the voice coming from the mountain was like an angel. The twins were never happier about hearing Mike's voice.
Amy rolled the rope around her hand and gave a small pull. Mike understood and began to pull her up.
But Sammy was in trouble. Could she climb again with the wound in her hand?
But maybe there was no need to worry about that. "Don't let go," said Amy in a neutral voice.
After some effort from both twins, Mike pulled them up. Neither of the sisters let go of the other during all the rescue.
Confessional: Mike
"It was just luck I could hear Amy scream. I can't believe they almost fell from the mountain. I'm worried because the challenges seem to be more and more dangerous. Did Chris really test this before the show? If things continue like this, there will be a serious accident," said Mike, looking worried at the camera.
Down on the Mountain, Brick and Heather were walking, trying to find a way to climb faster, but even if they climbed some parts, none of them were challenging, and their progress was slow.
"Ugh, I hate this. The winner of this challenge was surely chosen when we were divided at the starting points. There is no way we can win going through this route," said Heather tossing her braid.
"Don't be so negative. We can't give up until it's over. Maybe all the routes are similar, and this is psychological warfare to make us give up," replied the cadet making a big smile.
Heather's stomach turned at Brick's naivety. How could a guy like him reach the best 10? But she couldn't show how much she despised his attitude. After all, manipulating is all about appearances. If she showed her true colors, she would repeat the mistake she made with Beth during the Island season.
So Heather made a nice smile and lied. "You're right Brick, I need to be more optimistic, just like you. But it's hard with this storm."
"I'm not so optimistic," replied Brick blushing. "I just try my best ma'am."
And now he was humble, ugh, he was the walking definition of a good-intentioned idiot.
Then she looked at something that was walking some distance from them. It looked like some competitors. Maybe it was Duncan or Mike?. Either way she couldn't let them catch up. It was time to play a little rudely.
Discreetly Heather kicked a rock that began to roll down, becoming a big snowball.
Brick turned around, but from his angle, he couldn't see the snowball. "Did you hear something?"
"It's probably the wind. We need to make haste before the storm gets worse," replied Heather smiling innocently
The cadet has some doubts but decided to believe her and started climbing up again. Heather made a malicious smirk and followed him, being careful on erasing her tracks.
Confessional: Heather
The Queen Bee was drinking some hot chocolate and smiling. "Mental note, after eliminating Amanda and Duncan, we need to take care of Brick. He's hard to control and gets on my nerves. I don't know why Alejandro liked him so much."
And further down the Mountain, Cody and Charlotte were hiking their way up. They didn't have better luck than Heather and Brick.
"More than a challenge this seems like a walking simulator. I didn't join this show for these boring games," said Charlotte frowning while shielding her face from the falling snow.
Cody chuckled. "I prefer this kind of challenge to the dangerous ones. At least on this one, nothing can maul us."
The e-gamer was about to reply when both felt the ground rumbling. Looking back, they saw a flow of snow coming over them.
"BEWARE IT'S AN AVALANCHE!" shouted Cody as both began to run to try to get out of the snow way.
They tried to outrun it but soon were covered by the snow.
Luckily it wasn't a real avalanche, and there wasn't much snow. So after a moment of anguish and a little digging, both were fine.
"Hahaha, I told you, I hate this show," said Cody, making a big smile, glad to be alive.
But the E-gamer was frowning, shaking her head to get rid of the snow on her hair. "I'm not sure, I have played this game before, and there is something fishy about this stage."
"Eh!? What do you mean?" asked Cody, who understood the video game lingo but wasn't sure why she was saying that.
"Follow me. We need to hurry because it's a time-based event," said the e-gamer, running up the mountain.
He was confused but followed her. Walking through the snow and against the storm was hard, but after some minutes, Charlotte stopped.
"As I suspected, look at this," said the dark-skinned girl, clenching her fist. "That cheater soldier, I knew he was the one trying to get me out of the game."
"Who Brick?" asked Cody. He saw and in the snow were some footprints from military boots. The storm almost erased them, but there was enough to recognize the silhouette.
Cody thought for a moment, "Let's not draw conclusions, it could be a coincidence. Also, Brick seems like a nice guy. Why would he try to bury us like that?"
"You know nothing. Brick is the worst kind of toxic player," replied Charlotte kicking the snow.
"Really?" asked the brunette guy raising an eyebrow.
She nodded, her face darkened, and her clenched fists were trembling. "Yes, you know the kind who feigns to be your friend and a nice player and then betrays and kills your team. Toxic players like Amy or Max, at least, are honest, and you know they're toxic. But those who act kind are the worst."
"Ok, I understand. Let's continue. We need to catch up with him," lied Cody, as both began to climb up again.
Confessional: Cody
The brunette guy was rubbing his chin with a thoughtful expression. "I think Charlotte is unfair with Brick, but after watching her reaction and body language, it's for the best to don't argue with her right now. It seems she has some personal issues against him, and I doubt they're Brick's fault."
At another part of the Mountain, Duncan was following Courtney as they climbed some rocks. They weren't too tall, and the rope was long enough to reach the top of it.
"Climbing, walking, climbing, walking, this challenge is more bothersome than it seemed at the beginning," said Duncan in a tired tone, leaning on the wall after he finished climbing.
"And hearing you complaining about it doesn't make it any better," replied Courtney in a neutral tone. "If you have the energy to complain, better use it to keep climbing."
He smirked. She just sounded like herself, "OK mom, I'll try to enjoy the trek," replied him in a snarky tone.
"Just what I wanted to hear," said Courtney in a mother-like tone, chuckling.
"I can't believe it. You're joking? Who are you and what you did with Courtney?" asked Duncan feigning to be shocked.
The former CIT shook her head. "For your information, I always had an exquisite sense of humor, but I never laugh at your jokes because they were quite bad."
"You said that, but when we met, you were the most serious and strict girl I ever met. You didn't have a stick up your ass, you had a pole," said the delinquent putting out his tongue.
"I hate that crude joke. I hated when I heard it the first time and hate it now," she then sighed and made a small smile. "But I prefer hearing your lame jokes than hearing you complaining."
Duncan made a small bow. "Thanks a lot. I know you love my lame jokes." His smirk then disappeared and changed into a cold expression. "And what do you think about using Heather and Alejandro's plan?"
The Latin girl blanched, turning to look at him with wide eyes. "What are you saying!? We can't talk about that here."
"Why? Nobody would hear us in the middle of this snowfall," replied Duncan, shrugging. "And if we're going for it, we need to grease the wheels and begin to get closer to Amy's group."
Courtney was thinking about what Duncan just said. If she accepted, it meant to trust him until the end or being blindsided out of the competition. It was basically deciding to completely trust him or not.
But she already decided to trust him. No? Nonetheless, their talk at the beginning of the challenge made her doubt. Why was he so angry about the paintball challenge? Didn't he tell her he wanted to help her win the contest? Was he lying?
"Ok, let's do it," replied Courtney, with a heavy heart. She just hoped this wasn't a mistake. "What's the plan?"
"You just act as always, and I'll try my magic. Then find me at the boathouse after you know who you'll vote," said Duncan, smirking.
She blinked while frowning. "A boathouse? Really?"
"Don't read too deep into it. It's a place nobody goes, and we know it well, ok?" He scratched his nose's piercing, not wanting to ruin this. "Or if you prefer, we can talk in another place."
"The boathouse is fine. Sorry I just overreacted," said Courtney, in a cold and neutral tone.
He put his arm across her shoulders, smirking. "C'mon princess, we'll make you win this damn show. You can look a little happier."
But as her answer, she just elbowed him. "Don't call me princess, and stop clowning around. We need to hurry. Let's climb the next section."
She walked faster, trying to not let him see the sad expression on her face. The former CIT wondered if she would someday find the confidence to tell him what she had on her mind.
Confessional: Duncan
"Yes, I'm arrogant, self-conscious, and a neanderthal. But I'm sure something is bothering Courtney. I'm not sure if she doesn't trust me or is something related to her dropping college. Whatever, I just hope she opens soon and tells me, or our plan to make her the winner may fail," said Duncan with a thoughtful expression, twirling his pocket knife.
At last, Sammy and Amy were safe. They were sitting in the snow-covered ground, neither letting go of the other one or uttering a single word after Mike helped them.
"Are you ok?" asked the spiky-haired guy to the twins.
"Yes/I'm ok don't worry," replied both in a neutral tone, still shocked by what happened.
Mike nodded, "I'll scout a little ahead. Don't move from here."
The twins nodded. Moments after Mike went away, one of them decided to break the silence.
"Why did you save me?" asked Amy. There was no emotion in her voice.
"Are you really asking me that? Because even if you're the world's worst sister, you're still my sister," replied Sammy in a tired tone.
That small sentence dispelled all the doubts in Amy's mind. Sammy didn't let her fall during the outdoors challenge. She was just afraid she did it.
"Thanks," said the older twin. It was a simple word, but for Sammy meant a lot.
Sammy made a small smile."Don't worry about it."
They then stay silent. They were so stunned after what happened that neither felt the cold or the pain in their arms and legs.
"You would be happier if I just died," said Amy, her eyes fixed in the snow. "I just hated you so much. I just wanted you to feel my pain".
Sammy held her sister's hand tighter. "Of course not! Yes, you're a horrible sister, you treat me like a slave, and even now, I don't know why. But you're still my only sister. We were born together. We learned to walk and to read together. How could I wish for your death?" Sammy gulped and tried to not cry. "If there is something I want to know is why you hate me so much?"
Maybe it was the shock of the near-death experience, but Amy lowered her defenses.
"Why did you go with mom? I was waiting for you in the park," Amy voice was full of sadness.
There was no need for any explanation. Sammy knew immediately what she was talking about.
"Because mom was all alone, and she needed me," replied Sammy, in the same sad tone.
"I also needed you."
"You had dad, and you were strong. I thought you wouldn't need me."
"I wasn't strong at all."
"I know, but for me, you were the strongest sister out there."
Both twins looked at each other, the wind hurting their tear-covered faces.
"I hated you, I felt betrayed, I hated you with all my heart," said Amy, but her words didn't have any strength.
"I'm sorry. But even then, you already got your revenge with interests. Was it worth it? Do you feel better now after making my life miserable for 10 years?" Sammy looked at her, waiting for an answer.
Amy sighed. "I… I…" she could put her bravado, she could mention the poisoning and Sammy aligning with Jasmine. But that was just running away. "I was wrong. Even if I hated you, I went too far. I'm sorry."
"I hope Chris is recording this," said Sammy, crying while chuckling. "I can't believe you just apologized without making excuses."
"Hey! You say it as if I'm some kind of monster," said Amy, chuckling, also crying. "Now is your turn."
Sammy looked at her with a puzzled expression. "My turn? For what?"
"Your turn to apologize for poisoning me with that Manchi-eel apple and betraying me for Jasmine," said the older twin, in a neutral tone.
"What? Don't count on it. You were horrible with me for so much time that you deserved it," said Sammy, looking at her sister with wide eyes.
Amy blanched, putting her hand over her chest. "Are you saying I deserved to be poisoned!?"
"Yes, you deserve it, and even after that, you still owe me. Remember when you shaved my head?" replied Sammy in a bitter tone.
"Ok, ok, I deserved it. Maybe I was just a little mean with you," replied Amy, shrugging.
"A little?"
"Ok I was too mean with you."
"And abusive."
"Yes I was also abusive."
"And an immature, bossy, snarky and cruel monster."
Amy glared at her. "Hey! I already told you I'm sorry! Are you looking for a fight?"
Both sisters then laughed. It was a loud, contagious, and pleasant laugh.
"When was the last time we laughed together like this?" asked Amy, trying to recover her breath.
"Too many years ago," replied Sammy. She then took a deep breath.
Amy sighed. "What do you think? Can we start over again?"
"I still resent you a lot after all these years," replied Sammy in a sad tone, "you really were a monster."
"Ok, I think I deserve it," replied the older sister, sighing sadly.
"But we can try, but you have a lot of amends to make," said Sammy, making an honest smile.
Amy's sad expression turned into a big grin. "Of course, just wait for me. I'm the best 'Amy-nder' you ever know. You'll forgive me before you realize it."
Both then let go of each other. They didn't need to hold hands together to feel close to each other again.
But the relaxed atmosphere was broken in a moment. Amy's soft expression turned into a frown.
"Sammy, show me your left hand," said the older twin in a serious tone.
"Did you just call me Sammy?" said the younger twin. She really wished Chris was recording this.
Amy rolled her eyes, "Yes, now drop the emotional moment and show me your hand."
Timidly the younger twin showed her hand to her sister. Her glove was torn, and she had a big and deep wound that crossed her palm.
"IMBECILE! Why didn't you say you were hurt." Shouted Amy. She dressed the wound quickly with a handkerchief, took off one of her gloves, and gave it to the younger twin.
Sammy looked timidly at the ground, "It didn't hurt so much, so I didn't think it was so bad." She didn't dare to mention she also hurt her shoulder.
"It's because it's numb! Just like you," replied Amy, hugging her sister and helping her to stand up.
"That isn't the best way to start making amends," replied Sammy, relying on her sister.
"Sorry, old habits die hard. But be serious, we need to hurry up so they can tend your wound," said the older twin, trying to be Sammy's staff.
But before any of them could say something else, Mike came back.
"I told you to wait for me," said the spiky-haired guy.
"We can't. Sammy hurt herself while helping me. We need to carry her to the infirmary." Said Amy before her sister could talk.
Mike shook his head. "Just hurry. You need to see this."
He helped Amy carry her sister, and after a moment, they arrived at the place Mike mentioned.
"Congratulations! It seems the challenge will end now," said Chris chuckling. "Please come here so we can officially finish this and go to a warmer place."
The three looked at each other and then advanced. Amy glaring at the host.
"My sis is hurt, so you better end the challenge so she can get help," said Amy glaring at the host.
"Wow, you seem too worried about your sister. It's so heartwarming," said Chris, drying a tear. He then talked to his mic, his voice coming through the loudspeakers. "THE CHALLENGE IS OVER. Mike, Samey, and Lilly win immunity!"
The three people who just arrived looked at him with wide eyes. "LILLY!?"
The redhead walked and waved shyly at the three. Amy slapping her forehead.
"Typical Lilly, why do you need to ruin our bonding moment like that?" asked Amy in a snarky tone.
"I'm sorry?" said Lilly in her low tone, not sure if she needed to apologize or not.
Chris laughed and clapped. "Anyway, Chef will take Samey to the infirmary, And Steve and the rest will help the losers go down the mountain. Meet me at 8 in the fire camp for tonight's elimination."
Chef took Sammy from Mike and Amy and used the chopper to take her down the mountain. While Lilly looked worried at the twin.
Confessional: Amy
"Ok, I feel like I took a weight off my shoulder, but don't misunderstand me. I'm still aiming to win the game," said Amy, making a small smile. "But it felt right to laugh again with that simpleton of my lil' sister."
Confessional: Lilly
The redhead was covering her mouth, looking worried at the floor. "Why did I listen to him and use that shortcut? It would be best to lose and let Amy win fairly than stealing her win like that. Ugh, I knew that following him would only cause problems."
After some hours, the 10 contestants were back at the encampment. Brick was in the woods, exercising to cope with the frustration of losing the challenge. But suddenly, he was interrupted.
"I was looking for you! You player killer," shouted Charlotte, her face contorted by the anger, followed by Cody.
The cadet looked concerned at the e-gamer. "Calm down ma'am. I don't know what happened but I'm sure that we can talk things out."
"He's right, Charlotte. At least give him the benefit of the doubt," said Cody, trying to put himself between Brick and her.
"Don't try to reset the aggro, Cody," said Charlotte, trying to get closer to the cadet. "You salty toxic scumbag, How dare you make a risky play like that?"
Brick was getting anxious. Not only did he not understand what was happening, but he couldn't make sense of what Charlotte was trying to say.
"Ma'am, you have been shouting and glaring at me since returning to the game. But I don't know what's the problem. So before accusing me of being a scumbag I would like to know at least what I'm accused of." Brick said in a polite tone, but he was glaring at her, his nostrils flaring.
The change in the expression of the cadet made the e-gamer cower for a moment, but she recovered and glared back at him. "Your acting skill is too low, don't try to fool us. We know you provoked that avalanche in the mountain."
"Avalanche?" asked Brick, blinking a couple of times.
"When we were ascending, there was a snowslide that almost buried us. The timing and size were too accurate to be a natural," said Cody, who was still with his arms extended standing in Charlotte's way.
Brick blanched, but it was too soon to draw conclusions. "But even if that's true. Why do you think I have something to do with that avalanche?"
"Are you still trying to play the innocent?" Charlotte glared at him, talking in a harsher tone. "You may have a high strength score but a low int. You left your tracks on the mountain after you attacked us."
"There were footprints from military boots in the snow. They were visible enough to know someone was there and then ran away," added the brunette guy, sighing. "And there is only one contestant who uses military boots, and those were the only tracks."
"There was only one set of footprints?" asked Brick with wide eyes.
"Only one."
The face of the cadet was impassible. He then shook his head and began to walk away. "Sorry, I don't know what you're talking about. Maybe I was there before the landslide, but that doesn't mean I provoked it, right?"
"Are you running away, coward?" spat Charlotte, Cody stopping her from coming closer to the cadet.
"No," replied him in a composed tone, "But even if we keep arguing, you won't believe me, so let's stop right here. If you believe you should vote me out, feel free of doing so."
Brick went away, Charlotte struggled a little more with Cody, but the brunette guy didn't let her go.
"Calm down, he's right. There is no use in keeping arguing," said Cody. Lucky for him she stopped after hearing his words.
"Then are you saying we'll just let him go like that and wait for the next time he attempts to cheat us out of the game?" asked Charlotte, glaring at him.
Cody shook his head. "No, I just said we must be cautious and plan our next step. So let him be for now."
Charlotte sighed and let him go. She was sure he did it but didn't want to risk losing her ally.
Confessional: Charlotte
"I trust Cody. He's my teammate and a good strategist. But I can't believe he just let him go like that. I hope we can get enough votes to take his last life tonight," said Charlotte, hitting her palm with her fist.
Confessional: Brick
The cadet was looking worried at the camera, frowning sadly. "There is only one explanation to what happened early, but I didn't want to believe it, especially because she's a person so dear to Alejandro. But I'll confront her about this issue. I hope I'm wrong about my gut feeling."
In the infirmary, two girls were talking, one of them peeling an apple for the other.
"I can't believe you got so hurt in the challenge. I swear Chris gets worse each passing season," said Heather, giving a plate with a sliced and peeled apple to Sammy.
"Hehehe, yes, but it was worth it," replied Sammy, making a big grin.
Heather rolled her eyes. "You almost died and hurt both arms. I doubt anything can be that valuable."
"It was, believe me. I made up with Amy," Sammy blushed and scratched her cheek. It was so unreal that she couldn't believe her own words.
"W-what, really?" Heather blanched, her eyes twitching a little. "Samantha, are you sure it's not a trick? Your sister is a liar and loves to make your life miserable."
Sammy shook her head. "But this time, I know she's honest. It's been a while since we cried and laughed together like that. It was like when we were children." Sammy got emotional just remembering what happened. "And she called me Sammy."
"And you believe her? Samantha you're too gullible. Don't you realize she's just trying to avoid elimination? Tonight is our best chance to get rid of her," Heather looked at her fiercely, putting her hands on Sammy's shoulders.
"But I'm not sur-" said Sammy in a trembling voice.
"Remember what you told me. You'll show her who the best twin is, right!? You can't give up so easily," shouted Heather. Her voice sounded sweet but she was glaring at the twin.
Sammy groaned and made a painful expression. "You're hurting me."
"Sorry," Heather let go of her. "But anyway, we should be voting Amanda out tonight. I think it's for the best."
"But we just reconciled! Can't we vote for someone else?" asked Sammy, looking sadly at her friend.
But she shook her head as her answer. "Samantha, don't be fooled. Once she's out of the game, she'll reveal her true colors."
Heather left the room, leaving a concerned Sammy behind. She looked at her right hand and closed it. "what should I do?"
"I thought you already knew. You should do what you want to do," Sammy looked at the door, not expecting another visitor.
"Duncan? What are you doing here?" asked the younger twin as the delinquent entered the infirmary.
He smirked. "I heard you got hurt in the challenge. How are you feeling?"
"I burnt my left hand with the rope and hurt both shoulders," she said, twisting her mouth. "But honestly, I'm more worried about what to do in tonight's elimination than with my wounds."
He sat next to her bed. "Why? Aren't you voting for your evil sister like usual?"
"I'm not sure. We finally made up during the challenge, but Heather thinks she's fooling me," Sammy said, lowering her voice.
"And what do YOU think?" Asked Duncan, his blue eyes locked in the twins.
Sammy took a deep breath. "I think she's honest."
"Then trust yourself. But even if you're right, your sister's the one with more possibilities of going home tonight," said Duncan, folding his arms and looking at the ceiling.
"Eh, why?" asked the twin, blinking.
The delinquent leaned toward her and began to number the reasons with his fingers. "First, she's in an alliance with Mike and Lilly. Second she's mean and made enemies of Charlotte and Heather. Third, many people vote for her because they care for you."
"But if they care for me they'll not vote for her now, right?" asked Sammy in a distressed tone.
"All the opposite, now you and your sister are a family alliance that is too strong to ignore," replied the delinquent, making a sad smirk.
Sammy looked despondent at the ground. Then the delinquent put a hand on her shoulder.
"But I have an idea. It had a 50/50 chance of working out. But I think it gives the best chances to you and your sister," He said as the smirk appeared again on his face.
The younger twin took his hand and nodded, 50% was better than nothing.
"I accept, but if your plan fails, there is something I need to ask you," said Sammy looking fiercely at him.
Duncan nodded and after listening her, went out of the infirmary. He still had a lot to do before the elimination. Sammy meanwhile laid in her bed, thinking about their chances.
Confessional: Heather
"Without their feud, I don't need Amanda anymore, so I need her OUT of the game tonight. I can't take chances. It seems I'll have to ask Charlotte for a favor," said Heather biting her thumb. "Why can't they keep hating each other like normal siblings?"
In the treehouse that was the Kinosewak's cabin, Lilly and Mike were waiting for Amy. There was a heavy atmosphere in the room.
Lilly was sitting in the bed, humming and balancing her feet, trying to ignore Mike, who was glaring at her.
The thin guy was leaning against the wall. Something was bothering him, and after thinking about it, he decided to ask.
"Lilly, how did you do it?" asked the former multiple Mike, in a harsh tone.
The treehugger froze, she then looked nervously at him. "Do you mean balancing my feet? It's not that hard because I'm short-"
"NO!" He interrupted in a loud tone. "How did you win the challenge?"
"I-I just walked t-to the goal," said the treehugger, trembling.
Mike shook his head. "That's impossible. I climbed the whole mountain, and even after losing some time rescuing the twins, it should be impossible to reach the summit faster by any other route."
"I-I…" Lilly began to hyperventilate. She couldn't tell him she used Max's help and took a shortcut using the underground, right?
The Spiky-haired guy's eyes became cold as ice, mocking her stuttering, "Yo-You what Lilly? That isn't an answer. How did you do it?"
"I...I found an underground duct with a m-moving belt that took me to the goal," said Lilly, trembling like a leaf.
"Really? Just like that? You fell in a hole that took you to the goal. That's some awesome luck," Mike leaned forward, glaring at her and looking into her eyes. But she avoided looking at him.
"I'm here," said Amy, entering the room, with her left arm bandaged. She looked at Mike and Lilly raising an eyebrow. "Did something happen?"
Mike's face turned back to his usual goofy expression. "No, we were just wondering about when you will come. Right Lilly?"
The redhead nodded wildly while sobbing. Amy decided that they were telling the truth and didn't pursue the matter.
"Ok, tonight I want to introduce you to a new member of our alliance," said the older twin with a smirk on her face.
The new ally entered the room smirking. Lilly and Mike looked at them with wide eyes.
Amy's smirk turned into a smug smile. "I hope you can help us tonight, grasshair."
"Count with me, nasty twin," replied Duncan, pointing at himself with his thumb.
"Duncan? Why?" asked Mike, not believing he of all people would join them. "I mean welcome, but why?"
The delinquent shrugged. "We're in the top 10, and I need some help if I want to reach the best five for the fourth time."
"B-but you're Sammy's friend, why would you-" Lilly asked, but as she was talking, her voice became softer and softer until it was inaudible.
"Yes, I talk a lot with the cheerleader, but she's friends with Heather, and that chick hates me," said Duncan, making a big grin. "So I wanted to help Zoey's boyfriend instead of some stranger."
"Anyway, as I said he's our ally now so stop the interrogatory," said Amy stomping her foot. "And because Samey is immune, we'll help our ally and vote tonight for Heather."
Mike and Lilly looked at each other. This was WEIRD.
"Are we voting for her because Duncan asked for it?" Mike looked at the delinquent with a mix of concern and worry.
"Ugh, Of course not. Well, not only for that. Heather is Samey's friend but also she's a nasty, arrogant, and cruel girl that enjoys other people suffering. So we'll take her out of the game."
Lilly wondered if Amy was talking about Heather or about herself but decided to keep quiet. After all, they were friends.
"That's the plan. I hope everyone is ready because if we fail, one of us could be eliminated tonight." Said Duncan smirking, and then rolled his eyes. "And with us, I'm talking of Meanie and me because you two have immunity."
Mike and Lilly nodded, then after some more small talk, the thin guy went away, then Duncan also went out, followed by Amy.
"Are you sure this will be enough?" asked Amy, folding her arms.
Duncan shrugged. "I already told you, it's a 50/50 game. You should mentally prepare just in case."
The older twin nodded, and then the delinquent went away. He needed to find Courtney. Tonight would be a decisive night in their plan.
Confessional: Lilly
"Could it be that Mike knows something? What should I do? I know I need to eliminate Charlotte first, but if he knows, I may need to eliminate him, but he's my friend..." Lilly said, holding her head with both hands and sobbing. "Sniff. Why do I always end up in this kind of situation."
At the entrance of the forest Brick was leaning against a tree. He couldn't find Heather and felt horrible after what Cody and Charlotte told him. What should he do?
"What a long face, It seems someone is worried about tonight's elimination," Brick was startled and almost fell to the ground.
The cadet blushed and cleared his throat. "Hello ma'am, I didn't hear you."
"Hehehe, sorry for startling you," said Amy, making a small smile. "But what happened? I didn't imagine you would agonize so much about the eliminations."
"Oh no, it's a personal matter, don't worry about it," said the cadet. "And you? Are you voting for your sister again?"
The older twin made a smirk. "Oh? Do you want to know my vote? I thought you didn't like alliances?"
"I'm sorry, I didn't have that intention," said Brick, weaving his hands while panicking. "It's just that I think it's sad you're always against each other."
"Ohhh!?" Amy teased him and then chuckled. "Well, I was looking for you to tell you some good news. I made up with my sister."
Brick looked at her with wide eyes, "Really? I'm so happy for you! I knew you only needed a heartfelt talk."
"And a near-death experience," said the twins under her breath.
"Did you say something?" asked the cadet, scratching his head.
Amy folded her arms. "I'm just wondering if Sammy would really forgive me after all I did to her."
The older twin didn't know the reason, but she always felt like she could tell Brick any of her inner secrets. Even after all that happened, she wasn't sure if Sammy would forgive her or not. Or if she would follow that delinquent plan.
"Don't worry. If you're honest, your feelings will reach her," said Brick, giving her a big smile.
"How can you be so sure?" replied Amy in a harsh tone, not really thinking before doing it.
But he didn't care. "Because you regret your actions and want to change. As long as you don't give up, sooner or later, your feelings will reach her. You're family after all."
"I don't know if you're naïve or simpleminded," said Amy, chuckling.
"I heard that a lot," replied the cadet scratching his cheek. "But I think I'm more an optimist than a naïve guy."
The older twin looked him in the eyes. There was something else she wanted to say, but before she could utter the words, they heard the loudspeakers.
"It's elimination time. All campers come so we can start the campfire ceremony," said Chris in his classic joyful tone.
"Darn it, I need to go. See you later," said Amy running down the road.
Brick just waved at her. But there was no need to run. They could have gone together to the ceremony. The cadet kept contemplating as she went away.
Confessional: Amy
"Before any weird speculation, no I don't like Brick," said the older twin frowning while blushing. "It's just that he saved my life, and I owe him at least an explanation. I mean he's the kind of simpleton that would be happy if Samey and I made up." She then stays silent for a moment. "I mean Sammy. Ugh, this will be harder than I thought."
It was time for the elimination ceremony, and eight of the ten contestants were already at the campfire. The atmosphere was heavy. Chris was tapping his foot while holding the tray with the marshmallows.
Then both sisters arrived at the ceremony together. Amy was frowning while helping Sammy. Heather immediately stood up to help the younger sister.
"Samantha, if you needed help to come here, you should've asked me," said the Queen Bee helping Sammy sit.
Amy glared at her, "you're welcome Samey, that's why I never help you."
"You would never help me regardless of what I do," replied Sammy shrugging, as her older sister sat next to Lilly. Some of the presents looked at the twins with perplexed expressions.
Chris talked louder than usual to interrupt the bickering. "As much as I enjoy you fighting each other, please try to be punctual. My time is more valuable than yours." The host words were followed by many whispers and groans, "You know the tune, I have in my hand a plate with 9 marshmallows, and I'll give one to each of you. The unlucky one that doesn't get a marshmallow will wear the vest of failure and ride the chopper of shame out of the island and can't come back EVER."
"You said your time is valuable and still waste it reciting that lame discourse. You're as ridiculous as your hair," said Heather smirking, while the rest of the campers chuckled.
"MY HAIR ISN'T RIDICULOUS. It's in fact, better than any of you. And I said the marshmallow speech because it's a tradition and part of the ceremony, but I don't expect you to understand that. Amateurs," replied Chris frowning angrily at her. "Now go and cast your vote."
The 10 remaining campers went inside the cabins, some with more doubts than others.
Vote confessional: Charlotte
"I know what Heather said, but even then, I have my gamer's pride. The question is, play with my heart or with my head?" She takes her time to vote, putting a thoughtful expression. "Any hardcore gamer knows the answer."
Vote confessional: Amy
"Personally, I don't have anything against you, but someone needs to bite the dust. So bye bye," said Amy in a snarky tone, pressing the button on her tablet.
Vote confessional: Cody
"Charlotte is out of control, but Heather told us to vote for Sammy's sister. I need to make a decision, but I don't have time," said Cody, who after a moment voted.
Chris looked at the votes, put away his phone, and scratched his head. "You really surprised me. I mean even with only 10 contestants, your votes are always weird and surprising. At least you do that part right."
"Now, the next contestants are safe for now. Mike, Samey, Lilly, and Duncan, here are your marshmallows." Said the host throwing the treats to them, Sammy catching it with both hands. And Lilly almost dropped it.
He then threw the next four. "Also, Courtney, Cody, Charlotte, and Brick, here are yours." Charlotte glared at Brick but ate hers without a word.
"And here is the last marshmallow of the night, and 2 more contestants. One will go home tonight. Amy, you're a mean person and it seems everyone is tired of your antics. Heather, you're Heather. Anyone would want to get rid of you."
Both girls glared at the host and then at each other. Both seemed calm, but inside they just wished he gave the marshmallow already.
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"Heather. Amy you're out."
"NOOOO!" shouted Mike, as Lilly hugged the twin, sobbing.
Amy twisted her mouth. "Stop the drama, you two. The one eliminated was me, not you."
Sammy glared at Duncan and then stood up. "Amy, I-"
"Shut up, Samey. There is nothing more to say between us. So just go away. Next time I'll beat you," said Amy in a snarky tone. She then walked toward the dock of shame without waiting for Chris.
Sammy just watched her sister with a neutral expression. She hates her, or at least hated her in the past, and never thought watching her leave would be so distressing.
"It seems you win the bet, Samantha, congratulations," said Heather, making a big smile and hugging Sammy.
But the twin ignored her, wanting to watch from afar the last moments of her sister on the island.
Meanwhile, in the dock, Mike, Lilly, and Duncan were with Amy.
"Why are you here short legs? We aren't friends or anything," said the older twin while glaring at him.
"We're allies, and I'm Sammy's friend, so I think I could at least say goodbye," said Duncan, wiggling his unibrow.
"Friendship, so beautiful," said Chris, drying a tear. "useless in this show, but beautiful. Amy here is your vest." The host then gave the black vest with the ring at the top to the older sister.
She began to put it slowly. Lilly walked to her side and helped her wear it.
"A-Amy, I-I..sniff" the tree hugger couldn't talk, the tears running across her face.
"STOP THAT LILLY! You have to be strong. You're already in the top 9, so try to get some confidence. I'll be watching from playa de losers," said Amy, in a harsh tone while putting her hand on Lilly's shoulder.
Lilly stepped back, and Mike hugged her. The sudden display of affection took her by surprise.
"Amy, what I'll do without you? I don't want to be alone," said Mike in a distressed tone.
"Mike, don't be so dramatic. I'm the one eliminated, not you," said the older twin in a snarky tone. "You'll be fine. Lilly is still on the island."
The spiky-haired guy shook his head. "You don't understand Amy, but you did something irreplaceable for me. Thanks for being my friend."
Amy hugged him tightly and then let him go. Finally, Duncan also stepped toward her.
"Should I also give you a hug?" asked the delinquent, smirking.
"Why not?" replied the older twin, hugging him.
"Take care of my sister," whispered Amy in a low voice.
Duncan nodded without a word, and then she was hooked by the chopper of doom. It seemed Chef was driving faster than normal to take the older sister.
Sammy watched her sister fly away. After making up with her, the bet was meaningless. Without a word, she returned to the cabin.
Chris squinted, trying to watch the chopper that was too far away. He then turned at the camera. "And now we're in single digits. And one of the main favorites of the show is out. What will happen next? Can Amy's alliance survive without Amy? How will Sammy react to her sister's elimination? And will Brick confront Heather? Find out the answers to this question in the next exciting episode of Total Drama, Tyranny of the Masses."
Author Notes:
And the favorite twin is out of the game. I'm sorry Amy fans out there, but I hope you keep reading the story ;) .What will happen next? Mike is suspecting Lilly and Heather's 4 members alliance is 1 vote away from controlling the game.
Ok, writing everything in two episodes was harder than I expected, but I hope you enjoy it. Surprised because the twins' plot is over? I didn't want to draw it until the finals, and this was a good moment. I hope you enjoyed the resolution to her problem. I try to create a situation that could give Amy a reason, but that not justified her abusive attitude entirely.
Votes
Amy: 5
Heather: 4
Charlotte: 1
Immunity idols left: all used
D.A.M. Eliminations left: 2
Remaining players: Brick, Charlotte, Cody, Courtney, Duncan, Heather, Lilly, Mike, Sammy
Eliminated: Cameron, Jasmine, Max, Lindsay, Dawn, Jay, Lightning, Charlotte, Beth, Cody. Zoey, Dramaman, Shawn, Alejandro, Sky, Topher, Amy
As always, thanks for reading and I hope you like it.