A/N so it took awhile to get things sorted out in my head. Elimination order, teams, order of arrival. Elimination order in particular was hard, because everyone is so likeable. So if your OC is voted out early on, it's not because I didn't like them, but someone has to go early, and there are some characters I think I could get more material out of then others.
The plane has set down in front of a large pyramid. The contestants are standing in a group as Chris is carried in by two interns. He is dressed as though he is a pharaoh. Noah trailed behind keeping an eye on the interns.
"You guys ready for a little fun? Wow, it's a scorcher out here huh?" He chuckled, taking a sip of water just to torment them."I call today's challenge 'Pyramid Over-Under'!"
"An eleven hour flight, disgusting food, a strained musical number, and now we have a challenge?!" Veronica complained.
"Don't you love this game?" The host said idly, one of the interns now fanning him with a leaf.
/
The teens were all lined up behind a starting line. "I shouldn't have worn a sweater." Amber groaned.
"I only wear my jacket when it's cold. Didn't you wear anything under it?" Jeroboam asked.
"I didn't think to." Amber sighed. The brunette was startled when Chris hit some cymbals together.
"That's satisfying. Alright! 'Pyramid Over-Under' means you choose how you'll get to the finish line. Either over or under the pyramid. Got it?" Everyone nodded. "Ready, set-"
"Wait for me!" Helen yelled as she ran into the group. "For a second I thought you were trying to leave me behind."
"I was. Didn't I throw you off in, like, Halifax, or Whitehorse, or, whatever?"
"Well yes, but I couldn't deprive the audience of a chance to watch me compete, so climbed the landing gear." Helen bragged.
"Impressive," Chris told her. "Buuuut, you're still out."
"Oh, I get it, this is to test how far I'm willing to go for screen time! Don't worry Chris I'll pass!" Helen declared.
"Hey, your funeral," The host said, he raised the cymbals in front of him. "Set? Go!" He banged them in Helen's face. Everyone ran off, even Helen after a moment. Kennedy, Madison, Veronica, Ed, Amber, Helen, Leilani, Jeremiah and Patricia all run in.
/
The contestants entered to find there are different paths, each with a different symbol above it, an ankh on the far left, a scarab in the middle, and a mummy of the right. "Great, it looks like Chris skipped over the part where there were multiple paths." Ed muttered.
"Just so, any path, so many worth exploring, just one would be so boring, and look what you're ignoring." Jeremiah sang softly.
"Hey Kennedy which path do you think we should go down?" Veronica asked.
"The reasonable choice is to go down the ankh path, since it looks the least dangerous!" Kennedy exclaimed. "Of course that's what they want you to think, so I wanna go down the scarab path!" she cackled, running towards the door frame. Veronica shrugged and followed her, with Madison close behind.
"Well I ain't takin' my chances on her reasoning, I'm going to the right.." Ed decided, Helen followed him, along with a reluctant Amber.
"Well, I don't like large groups so I'm going down the ankh path. Do you wanna come Patricia?" Jeremiah asked. Patricia nodded.
"I wanted to go down the mummy path, but it's overcrowded so I'll just go with you." Leilani decided.
/
Outside the Pyramid, Alelister was already bounding up it, making quite a distance. Meanwhile Rhys was talking to Stefans,Martha, Alejandro,Corbyn, and Nathan.. "If we help each other up the pyramid then we'll all arrive at the same time. No one will be last, and we'll get up there faster."
"I believe that is a great idea." Stefans nodded.
"Yay teamwork!" Martha cheered.
"It would be my pleasure to assist." Alejandro schmoozed.
"Sounds like fun." Corbyn agreed.
"Anything for a cute guy like you." Nathan flirted.
"Nathan this is not the time." Rhys scolded.
"Anytime is a good time for flirting." Nathan smirked. Rhys clenched his hands.
(Confessional)
Nathan: What can I say, I have a thing for cute nerds.
Static
Rhys: Nathan really grinds my gears, even if what he's saying is sweet. (he blinks) can you disregard that last part?"
Static
Georgia and Jeroboam were both just starting their ascent. "So what made you decide to go over?" He asked.
"Less competition. You?" she asked.
"I like climbing, I'm not very good at it, but that doesn't matter to me." He shrugged.
"Well hopefully we can get in first class. I'm going to need a shower after this." Georgia sighed.
"I wouldn't mind giving myself a manicure, this is going to be terrible for my nails." Jeroboam agreed.
/
Ed, Amber, and Helen walked through their path. They came across some bandages which Ed stooped down to examine. "How much do you think I could get for these?"
"I doubt they're authentic, and they're probably not sanitary regardless." Amber told him.
"That doesn't matter! Do you know how big the Total Drama fandom is? There are people who would bet heavily for a piece of merch like that!" Helen said, sounding put out that Amber didn't know this.
"Yoink." Ed said as he took the bandages.
"Was the sound effect necessary?." Amber asked.
"I don't tell you how to live yer life. So stay outta mine."
/
Outside, Alister was already heading down the Pyramid. Rhys' group had made it halfway up. Alejandro helped Stefans onto the next step. "I admire the way you help others amigo."
"It's nothing. I live to serve." Stefans replied as he helped Martha up the next 'step'.
"Of course a gentleman like yourself would be so humble about it." Alejandro replied as he waited for Martha to bring up Corbyn.
"Thank you for the compliment sir."
" You can call me Alejandro." The charmer told him.
"That's very gracious of you Alejandro, sir."
"Very well, do as you like." The Spainard smiled.
/
Meanwhile on the Ankh path Patrica was taking pictures of the Hieroglyphs on the wall. Jeremiah waited as Leilani moved on. Jeremiah noticed a slightly discolored tile just before the horror fanatic stepped on it. "Wait! You're going to step on a booby trap."
Leilani glanced down and nodded. Her face remained emotionless. "I was taking in the atmosphere and must not have noticed. I'm curious though. Are you a horror aficionado like me? Most people wouldn't have caught it."
Jeremiah shook his head. "I'm a theater nerd, so I recognize a floor panel when I see one." Patricia turned away from the wall. "You done? She nodded.
"Thanks for patience." The photographer whispered.
"Not a problem, I don't care if I'm last." He shrugged.
/
Jeroboam and Georgia were barely a fourth of the way up. "I'm beginning to regret my decision, but I'm too far along to stop now." Georgia said, breathing heavily.
"Yeah," Jeroboam panted. "I'm tired too. Just picture the end reward. You're in first class eating things that are bad for you."
"Relaxing on those soft seats." Georgia continued.
"Drinking La Caseras until we go into a sugar coma."
Georgia blinked. "I'm not sure they have those."
/
Kennedy, Veronica, and Madison were running through their path when the prankster stopped so quickly the other two ran into her. "Ooh look at these mummies!"
"We don't have time to stop for mummies." Veronica complained. Behind her an exhausted Madison pressed against the wall to catch her breath. She triggered something and let out a scream as the wall rotated. "Did you hear something?"
"Yeah, maybe it's a curse." Kennedy cackled.
"Can we get going?"
"Okay, I just wanted a quick look." The prankster replied as she took off just as quickly as she stopped.
Veronica struggled to catch up. "What'd she do, chug energy drinks before she got here?"
/
Ed, Amber, and Helen were running through the hall when they heard a creaking noise behind them. "What was that?" Amber gulped.
"I don't know an' I ain't stickin' around to find out!" Ed said, beginning to run.
"Hey, I refuse to come in last!" Helen said, running after him.
"I'm gonna go back. Someone might be hurt." Amber said. She walked further down the passageway, nervous, but determined to help whomever was back there. She reached an area with an intercom, and was about to press the button when she heard a muffled voice behind her. She turned to find what looked like a mummy. Normally Amber was a reasonable person, but the sight caused all rational thought to fly out the window. She screamed and ran, the 'mummy' close behind.
/
Back outside Alister had made it to the end. He cheered as he realized he was first. "Yeah! I'm the best!" He turned to the camera. "Hey bro, have you ever won a race over a pyramid? I don't think so!"
"I told you we'd make it!" Kennedy exclaimed. As she ran out of the pyramid, an out of breath Veronica just behind her.
"Good work guys!" Chris said as he stepped forward.
"Are we, the first, ones here?" The socialite asked breathily.
"No I was first, but you guys were close." Alister bragged.
"Go stand behind the number one," Chris told them, gesturing over his shoulder with his thumb.
"Yeah! We're on the same team Ronnie!" Kennedy cheered.
Veronica looked annoyed, but managed to smile. "Yeah,"
(Confessional)
Veronica: Seriously? Ronnie? Ugh.
Static
/
Back on the ankh path, Leilani, Jeremiah and Patrica, were strolling towards the exit Apparently they had found some bandages, as Leilani was wrapped up like a mummy, while Patricia secretly took a picture of her.
Jeremiah was enjoying her antics, using them as an excuse to quietly sing remains to the day. "Hey! Give me a listen you corpses of cheer, At least those of you who still got an ear
I'll tell you a story that'll make a skeleton cry. Of our own jubiliciously lovely corpse bride."
/
On the mummy path Ed and Helen were surprised when Amber caught up to them. "So yer alive huh?" Ed chuckled.
"We have to run!" Amber cried.
"Why? Is there some kinda mummy here?" Ed teased. His smile faded as he saw Amber's face pale. "There's one right behind me, ain't there?" She nodded, with that Ed took off like a shot with Helen close behind.
"I need someone to protect me and you aren't getting away!" The pudgy girl cried.
Amber ran behind but tripped. She cursed herself for not being more active and braced herself. To her surprise the mummy ran right past her. Blinking, Amber followed.
/
Meanwhile Rhys' group had half going down and the other half at the top. Rhys, Corbyn, and Nathan stood up top. Martha was helping Corbyn down the first step. Nathan beamed. "Alright halfway there dudes!"
"Yes only halfway. Don't get too excited." Rhys told him.
"Dude it means half our work is done!" Nathan exclaimed.
"It means we have half of our work to go." Rhys sighed.
"Aw come on Rhys, lighten up!" Nathan said, draping an arm over the nerd's shoulder. Rhys pushed him away in annoyance. He realized what might happen because of this and grabbed the other guy's arm, but it was too little too late. Nathan fell into Corbyn, who fell into Martha, who fell into Stefans, who fell into Alejandro. The group tumbled down the Pyramid and landed in a heap. Martha popped out of the pile. "Whoo! Let's do that again!"
Stefans blushed as he realized he'd landed on top of Alejandro. He jumped up brushing on his clothes. "I apologize most profusely Alejandro sir! May I help you up?" He said, holding out his hand.
Alejandro grasped the servant's hand and he helped the Spaniard up."The help is appreciated, but you needn't apologize. It wasn't your fault."
Corbyn pumped his fist in the air. "That was great!"
"I know what you mean man! What an adrenaline rush!" Nathan agreed. Behind him someone groaned. The friendly guy turned and offered his hand to Rhys. "You need any help, gorgeous?"
Rhys pushed the hand away. "Not from you." He said pushing himself up. The group of six headed towards Chris, but only Alejandro, Stefans, and Martha made it past.
"Not so fast!" the host told them, sticking an arm out . "This season, three teams! Alejandro, Stefans and Martha round out Team One. Rhys, Nathan, and Corbyn, you're the first members of Team Two!"
Rhys sighed. "You mean I don't get the polite Stefan and Alejandro on my team? Just…" He groaned as he looked at his teammates. "The party animals?"
Nathan smirked. "Looks like you and I will be getting to know each other, huh cutie?"
Rhys did his best to glare. "I have a name."
"I know Rhys, but can't a guy pay you a compliment? Nathan asked.
Rhys huffed and turned away.
"If it's any consolation, you also get...," Ed, Helen, and what looked like a mummy ran out of the pyramid.
The con artist turned and groaned. "Can't you just leave us alone you undead freak?"
"I resent that!" The mummy yelled, finally managing to untangle the bandages. Madison glared. "I tried to ask you for help but you just ran!"
Rhys sighed. "That's just great."
"Hey Chris did I pass the test?!" Helen asked.
Chris rolled his eyes. "Yeah sure, join team two."
"I knew you'd recognize my talent!" Helen cheered.
On team one Alejandro was flirting with the others already. "What have I done to deserve such lovely ladies on my team?" Kennedy giggled, Martha blew her party horn and Veronica sighed happily.
"Alejandro you're such a tease." the socialite flirted back.
(Confessional)
Alejandro: My team is pretty good for me. Sure we have that rash buffoon Alister. However Stefans, and Martha are naive, and I've to the other two eating out of my hand.
Static
Kennedy: Hey the way I see it, if the hottest guy on the show wants to flirt with me I'm not gonna stop him.
Static
Veronica: Oh please, ' Alejandro you're such a tease.' He thinks he's using me but I'm using him. I'll pretend his flirting is working until I don't need him anymore. Then I'll stab him in the back.
Static
An out of breath Amber exited the pyramid. She looked around in surprise. "Where'd the mummy go?"
"Right here! I finally managed to get out of those bandages, no thanks to you!" Madison told her.
Amber rubbed the back of her neck sheepishly. "Oh, it wasn't an actual mummy." She facepalmed. "I should have seen that.
"Amber, you'll be on Team Three." Chris said as he pointed towards a third place. Amber nodded.
Leilani, Jeremiah and Patricia all walked out the pyramid. The first two sang as Patrica danced silently, though she did sing a couple words. It seemed they were still on Corpse bride.
"No she doesn't compare," Leilani sang
"But she still breathes air," Jeremiah added.
"Who cares? Unimportant, " Leilani continued.
"Overrated, overblown" Patricia sang.
"If only he could see, how special you can be. If he only knew the you that we know" The other two finished.
"And song's over. You guys are on team three." Chris interrupted. The three ignored Chris and joined Amber.. "Now," the host wondered. "Who's left?"
Georgia and Jeroboam had just made it to the top of the pyramid. They were holding each other up, out of breath. "You know, how I, said I needed, a shower?" Georgia gasped. "Make that a long one."
"I know, I'm gonna file my nails after this, whether I can give myself a manicure or not." Jeroboam sighed.
"Oh kiii~iids!" Chris called through a red megaphone, a familiar jingle played. "Recognize that sound?Time for whoever's not finished yet to give us a little musical reprise!"
"Are you kidding me?" Georgia yelled down.
Noah grabbed the megaphone from Chris. "It's Chris, would he pass up on the chance to torture you?"
"Hands off my megaphone!" Chris complained as he stole it back.
"I thought it was only one song per episode?" Jeroboam asked.
"Yeah, and this is a reprise, not a new song! So if you don't sing, you're out! Now let's hear it!"
(Reprise one: Climb down with us.)
Georgia leapt down a step as she sang. "Climb down with us!"
Jeroboam joined in taking the steps at the same rate as Georgia. "Climb down with us."
Georgia: I'm exhausted but we must.
Jeroboam: Climb down with us!
Georgia: Climb down with us!
Jeroboam: We'll make it through I trust!
Georgia: Climb down with us!
Jeroboam: Climb down with us!
Georgia and Jeroboam: Come climb down with us!
The two finally finished their climb down. They sang one last line. "And we made it! Yeah!"
Chris clapped. "Okay, that wasn't bad. Now go join team three." The two did just that.
(Confessional)
Jeremiah: A musical reprise and I'm not part of it! Some people have all the luck!
Static
Patricia: Jeremiah's nice. (She makes a heart with her hands) Friends?
Static
/
"Okay teams, talk amongst yourselves and determine a team name. You have three minutes, while I enjoy this ice cream cone," Noah handed him some single scoop strawberry, then started to lick a vanilla cone. "Did I say you could get one for yourself?" Chris frowned.
"No, but since when have I listened to you?" The cynic replied.
Chris sighed. "Whatever, I still have the better flavor."
"You just don't appreciate the subtlety of vanilla." Noah shrugged.
"Call it subtlety if you want, the rest of us call it bland." Chris retorted. Noah rolled his eyes.
Team one talked amongst themselves."We got here first so I think we need a cool name!" Martha exclaimed.
"Team victory! Just to remind everyone!" Alister said.
"Victory. It just rolls off the tongue." Veronica agreed.
"Well Jinxing ourselves may be fun! I'm in!" Kennedy cackled
"I'm not so sure, my fellow teammates. Must we be braggarts?" Stefans asked.
"If you mean do we have to rub it in everyone's face then yeah!" Alister replied.
Alejandro put a hand on Stefans shoulder. "I understand your position, but we must differ to the majority." Stefans sighed and nodded.
"Team Victory!" The group cheered. Their logo shows up on screen. A trophy in a gold circle.
Team three was having trouble. "We have nothing in common." Georgia said.
"Not necessarily, we're all a little different from the normal." Leilani said.
"Many of us have obsessions." Amber added.
"So what? We call ourselves Team weird?" Jeremiah wondered.
"I don't know about that." Jeroboam said. "What is weird anyway?"
"Misfit." Patricia said.
"Team misfit? I like that." Leilani grinned.
"I'm not sure of that either, it seems insulting." Jeroboam said, looking self conscious.
"Only if you consider being a misfit insulting. I do not." Amber said.
"Nor I." Agreed Georgia.
"It's settled then." Jeremiah said.
"Team Misfit!" The group cheered. Their logo was red and had a deer in it.
Meanwhile team two was arguing. Well Rhys, Madison, and Ed were arguing. Nathan and Corbyn were trying to keep the peace but when a con artist and a goody two shoes are arguing about a name there's not much common ground. Eventually Helen yelled out. "How about Team Chris is really, really, really, really hot!"
"What?!" The rest of team Chris yelled. Their logo was blue and had Chris' face on it.
"Alright, best team name ever! And here are your rewards,Team misfit,you win a camel!" He said as he pointed to a nearby camel. "Team Chris is Really Really Really Really Really hot,"
"There were only four reallys." Rhys interjected.
"You win a goat!" The goat rammed into Ed.
"Yer gonna pay for that." the con artist groaned.
"And Team Victory, here ya go!" Chris said holding up a forked stick.
"So the guys who came in last get a camel and we only get a stick?!" Veronica complained.
"All will be explained, "if I feel like it. Next time!" Chris pointed at the camera. "Right here! On Total! Drama! Woooorrrrlllddd~ Tooouuurrrr~!"
A/N: So I have two ways I could write this, either I cut each episode in half and update more frequently, or I keep each episode as one chapter and upload less often. So would you rather have frequent updates, or longer chapters?
Team names, for the sake of familiarity I decided to keep two names the same, thanks to Helen I could keep team Chris, but I had to change amazon because there are two boys. Also I don't want to give Chris a reason to make fun of the boys like he did with Cody. Team Victory don't worry you will not go down like in canon. In fact you don't even lose the most.
To those on team Misfit, I hope you don't mind the name, it just seemed to fit them. I'm sure you know why their logo is what it is.
I've had a lot of fun with the characters. I decided to give Helen a personality similar to both Sierra and Topher. Arrogant but still a huge fan of Chris. The most fun interactions have been Alejandro and Stefans' as well as Rhys and Nathan's. I tell you they're perfect for each other.
Additional questions:
Is your OC in character?
How's their sense of direction?
Do you think they'd be any good at basket weaving? Please answer in your review.