Here is the Aftermath special for the first part of the story. This is mostly and introduction to the format and some stuff might change in the future, such as segments that happen as well as what goes on. Not the longest chapter but it should be a good start for the after show.
The episode opened with the flare and tune accompanying the aftermath show not seen since World Tour. Bold letters flew across, spelling out the name of the new season. Behind the words, symbols flashed accompanying each team with the Rejects symbol below the other three.
The screen split into four corners, with a colour in each one. On the top left, was a shade of blue, to the right, a shade of red. Below the blue was green and in the bottom right corner was yellow.
A zoom in and out of the blue transition to showing Mikael swearing in Finnish as he was headed towards the helicopter.
Next, in the yellow, Carl was seen having goodbye to his team.
After that in the red, Wynda was shown being dragged forcefully to the helicopter.
Finally, in the green section, Daniel looking disappointed as he boarded the helicopter with Chris.
The full screen showed the four eliminated campers, each in their own section. They began to fade out into just outlines as Total Drama Brawn vs Brawn vs Beauty took over the screen. Scrippled on the bottom was an added 'vs Rejects'.
The show opened up to the Aftermath stage with the audience clapping and cheering away. Spotlights going down the aisles towards the centre stage showed a different story, however. The seats were empty and worn out, and when they finally reached the stage where some of the old contestants were proudly sitting, it looked a bit off.
The overall style was the same but the location was clearing different. The backdrop was a large curtain and rocks were jutting out at the sides of the stage. The peanut gallery still sat to the right of the talented host, Geoff, and on the left were the couches for the up and coming losers.
"Welcome back to Total Drama Aftermath!" Geoff excitingly welcomed the audience back to the show. "We've been missing for a couple seasons, but we're finally back to showcase what you missed and get the latest on the eliminated campers!" He raised his arms. "Now, you may notice a few changes, that's because we are currently situated underneath the island the season is being filmed on! This whole show is filmed in a cave system just below the resort, isn't that sweet?"
Fake cheers erupted from the non-existent audience. "Now, you may notice, I am without a Co-host but before we get on that, let's introduce the peanut gallery!" Geoff brushed aside his messing co-host for the time being.
A spotlight shined down on the few in the peanut gallery. "You all know our friends, come on give a round of applause!" Geoff urged the audience to clap for the introductions. "Cody!," Cody gave a slight wave. "Sierra!" Sierra pulled closer to Cody before waving herself. "Noah," he didn't seem to care much and just ignored the introduction. "Izzy!"
"Hey everyone!" she called out to the audience that wasn't really there.
As Geoff continued the introductions, applause rang out for each. "On the next row we have the beautiful Bridgette!" she gave a curt wave. "Sam!" he was playing a game and looked up just in time to notice the light was on him. "Topher!" he smiled and gave a finger gun to the camera. "DJ!" he smiled and waved as well. "And finally, last but hopefully not least, Max!
"I am offended by being last. But glad you inferred I wasn't least." Max responded.
"Now, before we interview our first contestant, I would love to give a big shout out to the crew for helping me put this together, give a round of applause for Beardo!" Geoff motioned to the left where Beardo sat in the back behind a mixing table. He gave a thumbs up and pressed a button, causing the sound of audience cheering to ring out throughout the room.
"I would also like to give a quick thanks to DJ for preparing the snacks!" DJ once more received some limelight.
"I would also like to thank the big man Chef! For helping set everything up! He's been hard at work making sure everything works and it's safe to be in." as he finished his sentence a few pebbles fell from the ceiling above him. "Mostly."
He cleared his throat. "And now, a big thanks to my new co-host of the show! Everyone clap your hands for-" he stopped for a second as the curtains behind him began to pull away. "Dakota!"
As the large curtain was pulled back, the back wall was seen covered in scaffolding. In the centre, a very large Dakotazoid sat smiling a toothy grin and waving quickly. "Hi!" she boomed.
"Again, a huge thanks for everyone helping out! This show is only possible with the other volunteering to help cut costs!" Geoff once more thanked his crew.
"Wait, we're not getting paid?" Beardo asked with anger in his voice.
Geoff blinked as he tried to think of an answer. Beardo then smiled and hit a button causing the sound of the audience laughing to ring out. "Okay, you got me." Geoff laughed himself.
"It's all good man." Beardo nodded before stopping the sounds.
Geoff grinned. "I think we've wasted enough time with introductions, what do you think?" he looked behind him at his co-host.
She nodded. "Bring on the first interview!" she spoke in a clear yet loud tone.
"Our first guest had a rough start to the season, and his time was pretty brief." A screen dropped down next to Dakota which began to show clips of the show with Mikael. "Mikael played tough but took a risk that sent him packing his bags!" he was shown speaking against Scarlett.
"Welcome our first guest, Mikael!" Dakota began to clap.
Mikael walked in, accompanied by fanfare and a spotlight. He had a crossed expression as he moved over and sat on the couch next to Geoff.
"Hello, Mikael!" Geoff greeted him. "So tell me, how does it feel to be the first eliminated?"
"Can't I ask you the same thing?" Mikael retorted with a raised brow. The fake audience let out some ooos of intrigue.
"Fair enough." Geoff shrugged. "But I'm the host here and I'm asking you the questions."
"It sucks, happy?" Mikael spat.
"Don't worry there is always a chance you'll come back!" Dakota spoke from past experience.
"Or land a spot in helping out our aftershow!" Geoff hinted.
"If by helping out you mean join the peanuts, I'd rather do something else." Mikael responded with disinterest.
"Well, we can always use all the help we can get fixing this place up for an actual live audience. But let's focus this interview on you and not the show." Geoff changed topics. He motioned behind him to the screen. After short static, Scarlett appeared in a freezeframe. "Scarlett was your team captain for the season but it didn't seem like the two of you got along."
"How could we? She literally tried to kill her castmates in her last season." Mikael reminded him. "There isn't much sane person in there to get along with."
"Some people can change over time." Dakota chimed in.
"Not her. I could see it in her eyes." Mikael held his ground. "I have no doubts she will try something again."
"Either way, you ended up with the short end of the stick. Anything to say about your team?" Geoff leaned forward, hoping to get something exciting.
"No comment on them." he refused.
"Oh come on, I know you want to say something!" Geoff pressured him.
"Let's just say, putting their trust in Scarlett isn't exactly the smart thing to do."
"Man, you must really hate her." Geoff laughed. "Not that it's not earned, of course."
The screen lit up in static once more. This time, showing Scarlett in her previous season, attempting to take control of the island.
"She really let her hatred get the best of her." Dakota commented.
"But, it seems all is fine now." Geoff added, the screen shifting to a picture of her with a halo above her head. "Or so we hope. We wouldn't want another incident arising." the halo shifted into devil's horns and fire rose around her.
"It's bound to happen. You can quote me on that." Mikael told him.
"Well, we have some not yet seen clips that may shine some light on this issue!" Dakota announced.
Beardo gave a thumbs up and hit a button, causing the screen to go into static.
The first clip shown was still at the hotel. Scarlett held the radio outside. "Number three, you need to move towards the east wing." she commanded.
"Hey, who's that again?" Liam responded through the chat. "It's hard to tell without, you know, names and all."
Scarlett groaned in annoyance. "Insipid twit." she cursed under her breath.
The next clip showed her at the captains' cabin nearby the other three captains, after seeing it for the first time. "This place is a dump!" Justin complained.
"Aw, cheer up, buddy!" Owen tried to raise spirits. "I bet it's better on the inside."
"Doubtful, Mclean isn't known for being generous." Scarlett entered the two boys' conversation.
"Remind me again, who are you?" Justin asked. "Because, I know these two," he pointed between Eva and Owen. "But I keep forgetting who you are."
Eva let out a short laugh as Scarlett fumed. "I guess you can say I am nobody." she walked off into the cabin.
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Confessional
Scarlett - The scene after showed her in the confessional outhouse with a sour expression. "The old me when very much like to hurt Justin, mentally and physically for his words." she emphasized the word hurt very clearly. "But, I am changed and I will do no such thing."
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The static played again and returned to the Aftermath show. "See?" Geoff smiled. "She may have some gripes with the others but all and all, she's changed."
"And you really believe her statement?" Mikael questioned. "It was very obviously a lie."
"I think that's enough about you, why don't we focus more on the captains?" Geoff frowned and quickly changed the subject. "With our new segment, A Call for A Captain! Name pending change." he quickly added that last part. "Mikael would you do the honours of spinning the wheel." he pointed over to a wheel with all four of the captains' pictures on it.
"If I must." he got up and spun the wheel. As he sat back down, it landed on Eva.
"Oh! The firey Eva!" Dakota grinned in excitement.
"Let's get her on!" Geoff motioned to the screen.
A few seconds past but nothing happened. The audience gave a few chatters of worry. "Um, hello?" Geoff asked out loud.
After a few more seconds of static, Geoff raised his arm and sliced it across his neck. "Let's cut that for now and just move on to our next interview!" the faux audience clapped.
"Our next guest wanted to be a rap star and has shown no real rapping skills! Let's get a nice round of applause for Carl!"
Carl stumbled out onto the floor, barely catching his footing and remaining standing. He looked around to see the non-existent audience. "Well, at least no one saw that."
"We did." Geoff told him. "And the camera definitely did too!"
Carl looked into the camera facing the stage. "Oh, yeah. Forgot the whole TV-thing."
He moved over and sat next to Mikael. He brushed some loose strands of hair out of his eyes before trying to sit up straight to look more professional.
"So, Carl." Geoff began. "In your application for the show, you mentioned you wanted to be a rapper."
"Yeah." the boy nodded quickly. "I'd probably become the best there is!"
"A bold claim, one not many can follow up on." Dakota spoke.
"It takes a bold man to make one!" Carl exclaimed, pumping out his chest.
"If you are so good, why don't you give us a sample of what you can do?" Geoff asked. "I'm sure the audience will love it!" he gestured over to the peanut gallery who looked mostly uninterested.
Carl looked slightly embarrassed and looked down. "Well, I would need a beat." he muttered.
"I got you, man!" Beardo pointed finger guns down and began to beatbox.
Carl looked around awkwardly and coughed as Beardo continued.
Geoff sat waiting, his smile slowly fading. "You okay, dude?"
"I just can't think of anything." Carl made an excuse.
Mikael rolled his eyes at his incompetence.
"Well, you could always do it some other time!" Geoff told him. "No pressure, dude." Carl smiled as Beardo finished his impromptu beatboxing. "But, there is some pressure to be had! Being the reject of the rejects must feel terrible!" Geoff began to goad him.
Carl just nodded, agreeing, making Geoff slightly upset. "Yeah, I don't think I'm made for this type of stuff. Did you see what they were doing? Shooting each other on boats and stuff."
"But you must feel some hatred for your team!" Geoff continued to try to get a reaction. "They tossed you aside the second they could, no one even tried to be your friend!"
"Actually, Ozzy seemed pretty cool." Carl noted.
Dakota looked towards Geoff. "Maybe we should just move on." she suggested.
"To the next segment Truth or, uh," he looked back towards Beardo. "Did we have anything to hurt the guy?"
Beardo shook his head.
"Okay, Truth or Something Painful!" Geoff announced. Beardo hit a button playing a small tune as the screen behind Geoff lit up to show a colourful cardboard slide. A line was struck through the middle of it, one side had lady justice, the other, a question mark. Both illustrations were done in marker. "So, Carl, what do you really feel about your team?"
"I already said, they were mostly okay. I guess Kathy was a little rowdy. And maybe Mariana could've helped out more." he tapped his chin as he began to recall what happened. "Then again, I didn't do much either."
A few tense seconds played as they awaited the truth to be revealed. Geoff than deadpanned. "Do we have anything set up?"
"Here, use this." Max stood up from the peanut gallery holding a mechanical helmet. Wires jutted out in random directions and it looked like it was held together by sheer force of will. "It should extract the truth, with minimal error." He moved over and set the hand-made helmet on Carl's head. Carl reached up to adjust it and Max slapped his hand. "Do not touch it! It is very delicate."
Geoff was currently pinching his nose. "I knew we should have delayed this." he sighed. He took a deep breath before putting up a smile. "Now that we have something that hopefully works, I have another question: are you actually good at rapping?"
Carl looked nervous. "Well," he looked away. "I wouldn't be lying if I said that there was maybe a possibility-"
"Get on with it." Mikael snapped.
"No." he flatly, and grimly said. "I can't keep a beat, rhyme or nothing. But I want to get good!"
The helmet churned for a few seconds before letting out a bit of smoke. "That mean's he's telling the truth." Max clarified.
"So, the rap wannabe can't actually rap." Geoff chuckled.
"At least there is a start for everything!" Dakota tried to stay positive.
"Yeah, I guess." Carl still looked bummed out.
"Anyway, one last question for you to answer." Geoff reminded him of the hat on his head. "How'd you feel about your team leader? Was Owen good for the team?"
Carl thought for a second. "I'll be honest, never really watched the show before, so I don't know much about him. He seemed pretty cool though." again, the helmet chugged and smoke popped out.
Geoff frowned. "Don't you ever lie?"
"No." Carl joked receiving a zap from the helmet. "Ow! That was a joke!"
Max looked surprised. "Hmm, it's not supposed to do that."
"I thought that was a lie detector?" Carl asked him.
Max scoffed. "It's a mind scrambler. It's supposed to control the minds of anyone I wish. But it doesn't work yet. Lie detecting is a side effect."
Carl blinked a few times. "Can I take this off? I don't want scrambled brains, man."
Geoff shrugged. "Yeah, I guess we are done that segment."
Max received his helmet and went to go sit back down.
"Now, do we have Eva for the team leader interview?" Geoff asked.
Beardo gave a thumbs up. "Should work now."
"Wonderful! Let's give a big round of applause for Eva!" Geoff gestured to the screen again.
After a few more seconds of static Eva appeared on the screen. "What is it?" her voice was static filled.
"Hey, Eva it's Geoff!" Geoff waved to the screen.
"And Dakota!" Dakota added.
"I don't know who that is." Eva remained gruff.
Dakota barred her teeth at the screen and Geoff mentioned for the camera to come to him. "Anyway, we just wanted to talk and ask a few questions about your stay on the island."
"Is that it?" Eva raised half her unibrow. "I spent the last five minutes to get this thing to work and you just want to ask me questions?"
"Yeah, basically." Geoff nodded.
"Well, this place sucks. Happy? The food sucks, my team sucks, the other captains all suck."
"Oh come on, don't be so negative! There has to be something you like about the island." Dakota said.
"Nope." Eva answered flatly.
"Why don't you give us some insight on your team? How are they working out? Got any favourites or least favourites yet?" Geoff asked.
Eva shrugged. "I don't know what they are doing. I just lead them."
"Insightful as always." Geoff quipped. After a few seconds of silence, he turned to Beardo. "Dude, that was your cue."
Beardo gave a sheepish grin. "Oops, sorry." he hit a button causing the audience to laugh.
"Hey! Are they laughing at me?" Eva shouted.
"Don't worry Eva, it's all just sound! We have no real audience as of yet." Geoff told her.
"How was I supposed to know that? I'm just staring at a blank screen." Eva told them.
"You don't have a camera view or anything?" Dakota asked.
"No, it's just a blank picture." Eva reiterated with some annoyance.
"Well Eva, it looks like we are out of time. We may or may not talk to you later in another exciting interview!" Geoff told her.
"You better not call me up again or I'll-" Eva was shut off.
"So, she just reiterated what we already knew." Mikael summed up her interview.
"Looks like it." Geoff agreed with him. "But it's always good to check up on things, see how they are going. I wouldn't doubt with her negative attitude we'll see more of her team here next time!"
"Unless the raw strength pulls through!" Dakota punched the inside of her other hand.
"What do you all think?" Geoff asked the others. "Which team is going to win it?"
"Hopefully mine." Carl spoke up. "Do I get anything if they win?" he turned and whispered to Mikael who responded with rolled eyes and a shake of his head.
"I feel like Owen has a good chance." Bridgette spoke up from the peanut gallery. "He's might not be the strongest leader but he's the only one with spirit! All the others look like they hate being there!"
"Which is surprising!" Max added. "I for one would love to be on the show and have the ability to showcase my EVIL inventions and such." he laughed menacingly. "To make it clear, I would be on the Brain's team." he made sure to mention.
"Scarlett's methods are cold. She needs to learn something about respect." DJ joined in on the conversation.
"Like Justin knows respect?" Noah raised a brow.
"Okay, okay." Geoff raised his arms. "Let's silence the peanut gallery, for now, this is a show for the new cast."
"Let's share the spotlight with them!" Dakota beamed.
"And speaking of the new cast, we've got another interview to do! She's tough, she's gruff, she might have gotten a concussion, it's Wynda!" Geoff gestured to the side as the fake audience gave a round of applause.
Wynda walked in with a wide smile and began to wave. She then noticed the lack of audience and frowned. "What couldn't even get a crowd?"
"Not legally while we are still doing renovations." Geoff pointed to the scaffolding.
"But, once we are done there will be the live audience to cheer you on!" Dakota clapped.
"Or judge your every action." Geoff grinned. Wynda took a seat while Geoff cleared his voice. "So, how's the head?"
"You talking about that bashing I got?" she rolled her eyes. "Unfair use of weapons, in a real fight I could have handled it."
"That's because no one would want to fight you!" Geoff told her. The screen behind him lit up to show when she was pulled down by Rellik and ready to beat him. "Poor dude here just wanted to diffuse a situation and it looked like you were going to end his life!"
"He was literally saved by the bell!" Dakota commented.
"Well, more of a call for breakfast, than a bell." Geoff went into specifics.
"He started it!" Wynda crossed his arms. "He was all grabby and stuff! What a creep."
"Why don't we rewind that clip slightly?" Geoff asked. Above, the clip went back a few seconds where Wynda clearly pushed down Rellik. Geoff took out a tablet and drew a red circle which appeared around the contact point. "I think the evidence is really damning."
Wynda scoffed. "Whatever, he had it coming."
"Have you ever thought about seeing someone to help your aggression? I bet Eva could point you in the right direction." Geoff suggested.
"What, you saying I have a problem?" Wynda glared towards the host.
"Yes, that is exactly what he's saying." Mikael told her.
"Quiet, you!" she snapped at him.
"Settle down, we don't want to start a fight. Much to your dismay." Geoff joked.
"Yeah, a fight would be pretty fun right now!" Wynda agreed. "Any takers?"
"No way! You'd kill me!" Carl shook his head.
"Nah, I wouldn't hurt you!" she slung an arm around him causing him to tense up. "You're too weak, wouldn't be fun!" she laughed.
"Is fighting all you ever think about?" Geoff asked her.
"Mostly!" she laughed some more. "Nah, but a good tussle is a good way to let off some steam! Been all tense since getting here, I need something to punch."
"Try to save that energy for something not alive." Geoff told her. "Or, control it into your thoughts! Tell us, what did you think of your team?"
Wynda scoffed once more. "Please, they call themselves strong but they all don't know the meaning of the word! They need to spend less time talking and more time doing! If they joined me in that challenge, I wouldn't be sitting here discussing it with ya!"
"What about Eva?" Dakota questioned.
"Eva? Her I like." Wynda quickly nodded. "A girl who knows her strength and when to use it! Some good rage never hurt anybody. Well, not me at least." she laughed out.
Geoff deadpanned "Once again, let us remind out of this moment." the screen showed her getting whacked in the head by Scarlett and falling into the water.
"Was just a bruise. Nothing permanent." she shrugged.
"Just a bruise?" he rasied a brow. He then reversed the clip and froze on the frame that the oar connected with her head. "This looks like some supreme damage here." he circled the contact area with a red circle.
"Ah, hair mostly blocked it." she stuffed her hands into her poufy mane. "Barely felt a thing."
"You literally went unconscious!" Geoff exclaimed as the clip once more showed her fall into the water.
"What are you hoping to achieve playing the same thing over and over?" Wynda looked annoyed.
Geoff facepalmed. "I guess her skull is thick in more ways than one." the fake audience laughed on cue. Geoff shot a thumbs up to Beardo and he returned it.
"Ha-ha let's take a giggle at the person who could break you in half." Wynda responded coldly. She demonstrated her eagerness to cause some pain by cracking her knuckles.
"Again, no fighting!" Geoff told her.
"You sound just like Chris!" she complained while crossing her arms.
"No, this is me sounding like Chris." Geoff turned towards the camera and gave a smile. "Why don't we take a break from the interview to showcase an assortment of clips showing off the contestants in excruciating pain! That's right, it's time for That's Gotta Leave A Mark!" Geoff waved his hands towards the screen.
Beardo pressed a button causing the audience to clap and cheer out as the camera swapped to the screen's view.
The signature tune of the showcase played as the first clip started.
The first clip showed the Brawny team in their boat during the first challenge. Wynda was preparing the cannon for fire with the help of Laurie. Laurie held up a record player to use as ammo. Wynda shrugged and grabbed it to load it in but as she turned towards the cannon, she smashed it into the side and dropped it. The broken record player landed on her foot and she cursed out and kicked at the cannon, injuring her foot some more. She held her foot in pain as Laurie watched with awkwardness as the whole thing played out.
The next clip showed the campers relaxing at their brief stay at the resort. Justin was basking in the sun next to the pool, while Kazu and Yoshi swam around and splashed about.
Owen walked by with a plate of hotdogs. and slipped on a puddle of water, dropping his hotdogs into the water and landing on top of Justin. Owen quickly stood up and looked apologetic towards the crushed model still sitting in his now dented poolside chair.
The clip after. was once again at the resort. This time, it was inside during the key hunting challenge. Camila was walking down a hallway looking bored out of her mind when a door quickly sprung open and smashed into her face. She fell back and clutched at her nose, shooting a glare at the culprit who hit her.
Daniel walked out of the room with a confused look, trying to find what the door had hit. He eventually looked down to see Camila glaring at him from the floor. He gave a sheepish grin and helped her to her feet. He quickly turned to leave but all he accomplished was walking straight into the door that had just closed.
The next clip showed Rellik as he walked through the woods with his team. In front of him, Fern moved a branch out of the way and it flung back and hit him in the crotch, causing him to fall down to his knees in pain.
The clip show came to an end as the audience clapped out and laughed at the misery. Geoff grinned. "Always loved that segment." he sighed
"You seem really masochistic." Mikael spoke with disdain.
"Perhaps a small bit." Geoff chuckled. "But we still have one more interview to do today!" he quickly changed the topic.
"He asked a lot of questions and wasn't given a second chance!" Dakota began to announce. "Please welcome Daniel to the stage!"
The spotlight turned on as he walked down. He gave a swift nod to everyone as he walked over and sat next to Wynda. "Great to be here." he smiled but it quickly faded. "Well, not really, but you get the idea."
"So, Daniel, have any regrets leaving the show?"
"Yeah, I don't think I made a good impression." he admitted. "I wanted to really be someone, you know? But I think I just ended up looking like a fool."
"Don't worry we all make mistakes." Dakota nodded.
"And sometimes you just don't get that second chance, dude." Geoff shook his head solemnly.
"Yeah, I think I could have really turned it around if they gave it to me." Daniel claimed.
"Really, well do you show any resentment to your team for kicking you out?" Geoff asked.
"I think there is a base disappointment and kinda resentment when you look at things." Daniel began. "But it's really hard to stay upset at them for long. It is all just a game."
"A game where you lost a big stack of a million bucks!" Geoff reminded him.
"When you put it that way, yeah there is a bit more resentment then." Daniel thought about it. "But I still won't hold a grudge. In fact, I wish them the best of luck going forward. I do think they need it."
"How come?" Dakota inquired.
"Well, I think Justin isn't the best leader. So they really need to rely on themselves to get through."
"Any more thoughts you'd like to share on Justin?"
Daniel took a second to think. "Nah, he's alright. Just not the leader type."
"Dude's pretty hot though." Carl spoke up. He was given puzzled looks by the others around him. "What? It's true!"
"And you just had to bring it up?" Mikael raised a brow.
"Well, I thought I'd say something positive you know." he began to mumble.
"And thanks for that! Positivity is always welcome." Dakota nodded along.
"Well, a bit of negativity never hurt anyone." Geoff spoke up. He noticed a peculiar look from Bridgette. "What I mean to say is- positivity is where it's at!"
"I didn't know Bridgette still called the shots." Noah joked to Cody who began a small laugh. Sierra noticed and began to laugh loudly herself to imitate him.
"I'm just here to make sure Geoff doesn't go overboard." Bridgette stated. "Again."
"Don't worry, it's all good." Geoff smiled.
"To get things back on track, I think that's the end, is it not?" Dakota turned towards Geoff.
Geoff thought for a second. "I think it is!" he turned to face the camera. "Thanks for joining us, and our special guests for this very special Aftermath show!" he threw his arms in the air. A faint chirping could be heard in the back. "Until next time, this has been the Aftermath hosted by Dakota and Geoff for Total, Drama, Brains, Brawn, Beauty!"
He held his smile and his hands in the air for a few seconds but soon frowned. "Dude, why are we still filming?" the chirping grew louder. "And what is that sound?" he looked irritated.
"Dude." Beardo chirped to him. "We're not done yet. We got the audience vote."
"We scrapped that! There is no audience!" Geoff pointed to the empty seats.
"We still got the vote online." Beardo just said.
"Alright fine." Geoff sighed. He put on his smile. "Sorry, turns out we got one last thing. We took a poll to see what the audience thinks on what team will come out on top! Let's see the results!"
The screen behind him lit up. It showed the four teams with a percentage of votes beside them. They all started at zero but began to climb quickly.
The final results shown were:
Brains at 43% of the votes.
Rejects at 27% of the votes.
Brawns at 25%.
And finally the Beauties at 5%
"Ouch." Geoff laughed. "Looks like no one is rooting for those guys!"
"And the underdogs seem to have a lot of love!" Dakota added.
"I think the audience needs a reminded who leads the Brain team." Mikael spoke up.
"And you need a reminder about the other three captains!" Geoff chuckled.
"While the vote may show use what you think, it's not how things will play out!" Dakota grinned. "Anyone can bring home that prize money!"
"That's right!" Geoff agreed. "It's still anyone's game! Who knows? Maybe the Beauties can prove a thing or two."
Beardo hit a button causing the screen to turn off. He gave a nod to Geoff.
"Alright, now that is everything for today!" Geoff began the outro again.
"Stay tuned for more behind the scenes content next time!" Dakota broke in.
"As we interview our new losers!" Geoff continued
"And hopefully have a live audience!"
"See you all next time, this has been the Aftermath show with Geoff,"
"And Dakota!"
"And Beardo!" Beardo added from the back.
"And everyone else that made this possible!" Geoff gave a smile to the camera. "See you next time!"
The cast waved goodbye as the episode faded out.
And that's that for the Aftermath. I didn't really know how I wanted to end it so it's a bit awkward there but I wanted to get it out sooner rather than later.
The next Aftermath should take place after the entire thing is set up, so more refined and an actual audience. The main hosts will still be Geoff/Dakota/and somewhat Beardo but I will see about incorporating the newer cast into the show more than just an intewview and then background commentary. It might sound weird but I already have a full idea for the side story in the Aftermaths going on.
If you have better ideas for the Aftermath, let me know. Too much original cast? Not enough original cast? Let me know so I can fix up future ones.
So, who is there to root for? Four members of each team remain for the next chapter and one team will be saying goodbye to someone. Here is a full cast list since it really has been a long time.
Team Brain
Camila
Liam
Melanie
Mikael - 20th
Yoshi
Team Brawn
Carter
Kazu
Laurie
Ryan
Wynda - 18th
Team Beauty
Cynthia
Daniel - 17th
Fern
Rellik
Sarah
Team Rejects
Carl - 19th
Kathy
Ozzy
Mariana
Therion