DJ woke up the next morning with little-to-no optimism for the day. While brushing has teeth, he stared in the mirror fearfully wondering what new scars Chris would add to either his body or his mind. He took a deep breath and continued brushing, attempting not to worry too much.
Alejandro was ready for the day and heard a knock at his door. He opened the door to see Sammy.
Alejandro: To what do I owe this unexpected pleasure? (He asked her)
Sammy: I came to thank you for not eliminating Courtney. Most of us thought you would send her home, especially after what you and Amy did during our day off.
Alejandro: Well, I gave you my word that I would eliminate your sister.
Sammy: I should've believed you. I'm sorry.
Alejandro: (Smiles) There is no harm. Good luck, today!
Sammy: (Smiles and waves before leaving) You too!
As Alejandro closed the door, he glared behind Sammy's back.
Confessional (Alejandro): I tried to support Sammy, but she refused my kindness. Now, I will do things to that woman that will make her wish her sister was here instead of me.
The final five contestants met outside of the mansion and waited for Chris to arrive.
DJ had his arms crossed and stood with a stern look. Courtney stood by his side and imitated his mannerisms, since they perfectly matched her mood. Leshawna and Sammy smiled at each other, hoping the challenge wouldn't be too harsh.
Alejandro approached them and DJ greeted him with a glare. Alejandro casually responded with a smirk and a nod.
Confessional (DJ): Man, I feel so violated. I still can't believe what Chef and Blaineley did to me yesterday. I just feel...I just feel so angry. I actually want to do something...harmful to someone. (Sighs and puts hand on his face) It's like I'm turning into a monster.
Courtney: (Looks up at DJ and drops her stern look) DJ...
DJ: (Looks at Courtney)
Courtney: I apologize for the noise I made the other night. I didn't mean to disturb you.
DJ: What noise? I don't know what you're talking about. I just want to focus on the challenge.
Courtney: (Widens eyes) Oh...likewise. I'm glad I didn't wake you.
Confessional (Courtney): That's interesting. If I am not the reason why DJ is bothered, then what is? Maybe it doesn't matter. Now that I'm in an alliance with Alejandro, I've gotta learn to disconnect from the Screaming Gophers. I have a game to win.
When Chef Hatchet walked past DJ, DJ's anger was ignited. He grabbed onto Chef Hatchet's shirt and viscously slammed him against the wall.
Alejandro, Leshawna, Courtney, and Sammy gasped.
Topher and the camera crew got close to the action in awe.
Chris: WHOA! Security!
Chef Hatchet: Nah! Nah! It's cool, Chris! Let the tough guy release some steam. (He said with a smile and a relaxed tone)
DJ: "Some" steam?! (He said, breathing heavily through clenched teeth) If my mama and the POLICE could not see this show, I would...
Chef: You know, I'm actually really proud of you. If you ever think about going to war together, you just might make it pretty far, son.
DJ: I am NOT your son! Just STAY AWAY FROM ME! (He roared before he pushed off Chef and walked back to the Gophers)
Chef Hatchet: (Salutes DJ) Will do, Soldier.
DJ: You keep your distance too, Blaineley! You should be thankful I'm not a woman!
Blaineley: Ooh, I'm so scared. (She said sarcastically with a a smile on her lips)
Leshawna: (Turns to Courtney and Sammy, whispering) Are y'all seeing this?!
Courtney: Don't look at me, this is none of my business. (She responded)
Blaineley: (Walks next to Courtney) You've gotta admit, the drama is juicy.
Confessional (Courtney): I am tired of being portrayed as some crazed, overbearing, overly-aggressive type-A with broken social skills. I am a young woman now, and I refuse to fight on this show any further! I will not fight anyone anymore! I. Will. Not. Fight. Anymore.
DJ: Oh, and I'm wearing a cup, Chris! So don't try anything nasty like you did yesterday, you jerk!
Chris: (Chuckles) You didn't have to hit 'em down there, Blaineley. Now, can I just host the show?!
Courtney: (Raises hand) Wait, I don't understand. DJ, may I ask what exactly happened yesterday?
DJ: Chris made Chef and Blaineley attack me during the last challenge.
Courtney: (Drops mouth in shock)
Sammy and Leshawna: (Gasps)
Blaineley: Well, technically Alejandro asked...
Immediately, Courtney grabbed onto Blaineley's hair and slammed her overhead onto the ground. Courtney then started swinging her fists at Blaineley's head furiously.
"SECURITY!" Chris cried.
Courtney: (Gets pulled away by DJ)
Leshawna and Sammy exchanged a surprised look.
Courtney: I understand we are in the middle of an over-the-top reality show, BUT DO NOT MESS WITH MY FRIENDS! (She snapped at the producers)
Blaineley: (Gets up from the ground in anger) UGH! How DARE you lay your hands on an EP of the show?!
Leshawna: Girl, you are a MAKEUP ARTIST. Please take several seats!
Sammy: Oh boy...this is gonna be a rough day.
Confessional (Courtney): I know, I know. I contradicted myself. But, this is the worst show I have ever been on! First, I have to deal with some 20-year-old brat who acts like she's three years old, and now I have to deal with some...I don't know...seventy-year-old diva who acts like she's twenty.
DJ held Courtney in his arms as she frantically struggled, and she eventually calmed down.
Courtney: (Looks at DJ)
DJ: (Smiles)
"Are you ok?" They accidentally asked in unison. They smiled at each other as a result.
DJ: I'm fine. Listen, maybe we're just letting the game get to our heads. We know how messed up the show can be. Let's just focus on the challenge and finish the game as quickly as possible, ok? (He said, comforting her before letting her go).
Courtney: (Turns away from him and smiles)
Confessional (Courtney): Ok...I need to stay away from DJ. He has a way of making me feel...guilty.
Chris: Anywho...
Blaineley: WHAT DO YOU MEAN "ANYWHO"?! WHO IS GOING TO FIX MY HAIR?!
Chris: ANYWHO, it is very important for me to announce that the teams are officially dissolved! WELCOME TO THE MERGE, CAMPERS!
Leshawna: Yes! (High-fives Sammy)
Chris: Your challenge for today involves tangoing with the wildlife of the island.
Leshawna: (Raises hand) Please tell me that you literally mean that we're going to be dancing around with bunnies and cute little monkeys.
Sammy: Yeah, I think that would be a very pleasant for us. (She agreed with Leshawna, hoping that was the case)
Chris: Hahahahahaha! (He laughed hysterically)
Sammy: Oh come on, Chris! All of us will need therapy after you let us off the island! Please tell us we're actually getting a safe, non-lethal challenge today...PLEASE!
Chris: Well...it depends on what animal you land on after spinning the WHEEL OF WILDLIFE MISFORTUNE! (He said before pointing to said wheel)
Alejandro: We will not be selecting the animal ourselves?
Chris: Of course not! You guys would probably pick the bunnies and monkeys that Leshawna mentioned. When you get your animal, travel across the island with it to the finish line. The first camper to reach the finish line with their animal wins invincibility from tonight's vote. DJ, Sammy, and Leshawna...since you three won the last challenge, one of you can go first.
Leshawna: I...
DJ: (Walks forward without discussing it)
Confessional (DJ): There is no way I'm letting Leshawna and Sammy go first. I just hope Chris gives me the most dangerous animal so Sammy, Courtney, and Leshawna don't struggle as much.
DJ: (Spins wheel)
Leshawna: (Smiles) You've got guts, brother.
DJ: Lightning will punch the guts outta me if I let you go first. (DJ joked)
Suddenly, the wheel stopped...almost too fast.
Chris: DJ...the animal you will be transported is...a LION!
DJ: A what?! (DJ asked with widened eyes)
Chef Hatchet used a forklift to dump a large lion out of a box in front of DJ.
Courtney: (Widens eyes)
Sammy: (Widens eyes and covers mouth)
Alejandro: (Widens eyes)
Leshawna: (Clenches teeth and gets worried)
Topher: (Watches the situation in horror)
DJ: (Looks at lion with wide eyes)...Nice kitty...
The lion roared loudly and furiously without warning.
DJ: AHHHHHHHHHHHH! (DJ screamed as he ran as fast as he could into the woods, being chased by the lion)
Confessional (DJ): (Covered in scratches and cuts, with bandaged arms) If I didn't get the most dangerous animal, I don't know what to say. Crazy cat! (He mocked, referring to the lion)
Alejandro: (Smirks at Chris) I assume you didn't feed the animals.
Chris: Technically, if it eats DJ then it will be fed, which means I technically did not commit animal cruelty. Who's next?
Sammy: I'll go!
Leshawna: Are you sure?! (She asked Sammy)
Sammy: You and Topher saved our lives the other day. I am NOT letting you take the next worst animal! (Walks over to the wheel and spins it)
Leshawna: (Gets worried)
Suddenly, the wheel stopped a little too fast, much to Leshawna's suspicion.
Chris: Same-y...
Sammy: MY NAME IS SAMMY! SAM-MY! Now tell me what the animal is! (She said boldly)
Chris: (Glares) Your animal will be...THE TOTAL DRAMA SASQUATCH-ANAKWA...also known as...THE YETI!
Sammy: YETI?!
Suddenly, the yeti bursted out of the bushes and chased Sammy away.
Sammy: AHHHHHHHH! (She screamed, heading into the woods)
Courtney: (Crosses arms and rolls eyes) You are a madman, McLean.
Alejandro: (Leans in and whispers in Courtney's ear) Yes, but he's OUR madman. (He said in suspense, referring to their alliance)
Leshawna: (Raises eyebrow at Alejandro)
Confessional (Leshawna): Anytime Alejandro whispers to anyone, THAT IS NEVER GOOD. Something is wrong...very wrong.
Confessional (Alejandro): Of course I am aware of Leshawna's suspicion. I am hoping to expose Courtney so I may push her allegiance to the max. When I decide to work with someone, I need to know where their loyalty lies...AT ALL TIMES. (Fidgets with his wedding ring)
Leshawna: (Continues staring at Alejandro)
Chris: Is there a problem, Leshawna? You're up next!
Leshawna: Actually, there IS a problem.
Courtney: (Widens eyes)
Alejandro: (Smirks)
Leshawna: I notice that the wheel tends to stop a little too fast. It's almost like it's being controlled!
Chris: Nonsense! It's perfectly fine. No tampering here.
Leshawna: Mmhm...(Walks over, spins wheel and pays close attention to everything)
The wheel stopped naturally.
Chris: (Sighs) Leshawna...you're animal is...a bunny.
Leshawna: (Gets handed a bunny) Awww! How are you doing, little guy? (She said to the bunny) Now to go find that finish line! (Runs into the woods)
Courtney: (Glares at Chris)
Chris: WHAT?! She was on to me, dude!
Confessional (Courtney): That bunny was for ME. Ugh! Hopefully, I won't have to use my idol. I don't exactly have the best relationship with animals.
Courtney: (Spins wheel)
The wheel stopped naturally.
Chris: Courtney, your animal is...A SHARK!
Courtney: (Looks toward the ocean and sees a group of sharks in the water)
The sharks mocked Courtney and dared her to come over.
Courtney: DAHHHHHHHHHH! (She screamed with a hysterical battle cry as she ran into the ocean and began frantically fighting against the sharks while the river moved them downstream)
Alejandro: I did not know Courtney had such a grudge against the sea life.
Chris: Yeah, that chick doesn't know how to get along with anyone or anything...she'll make an awesome finalist, don't you think?
Alejandro: She will, assuming she keeps up with me. There is only one animal left, right?
Chris: Yep! (Points his hand towards a beast)
Suddenly, a large bear came over and roared at Alejandro.
Alejandro placed his hand on the bear's face and stopped the beast in its tracks.
Alejandro: Ah...el oso. One of the fiercest creatures on the island. You're strength is almost as powerful as your eyes.
The bear smiled at Alejandro and then dropped on all its paws.
Alejandro: Come now my adorable yet ferocious friend. We have a finish line to find. (He said as the bear followed him casually)
Chris: (Looks at camera) And THAT dude gets along with anyone or anything TOO well. (He said referring to Alejandro's charm)
The scene transitioned to Sammy desperately escaping the yeti.
Sammy maneuvered through the woods with much agility and speed.
When she noticed the yeti was close, she flipped onto a tree and then back flipped from one branch to the next. She reached the highest level and struggled to stay still.
A hand reached out to her and helped her regain her balance. She shrieked before looking to the side happily.
Sammy: DJ! (She said happily, seeing he caught her)
DJ: NICE MOVES!
Sammy: Amy may have been the head cheerleader, but I was the choreographer.
DJ: Running from the yeti?
Sammy: Yeah, Chris is getting crazier by the day.
DJ: We're gonna stop him. We just gotta survive the show until we're sent home. Courtney will take care of the rest.
Sammy: I really hope she wins.
DJ: So do I. That woman is gonna snatch the million out of Chris' hands and then sue him for more. She's too good at her job. Chris doesn't have a chance.
Sammy: I hope you're right.
Suddenly, the tree took a huge hit and DJ fell out.
Sammy: DJ! NO!
DJ fell to the floor and faced the angry yeti.
DJ: Easy now...
Suddenly, the yeti took DJ by the leg and started hitting him against the ground, and then the rocks, and then the trees.
DJ: IS THAT ALL YOU'VE GOT! (DJ roared with many scratches, cuts, and bruises)
The yeti became angrier and dropped DJ, preparing to maul him.
DJ: Sammy! When this thing starts mauling me, RUN!
Sammy: (Covers mouth and then sees Alejandro) ALEJANDRO! HELP US! HELP!
Alejandro and his bear slowly approached the situation.
Alejandro: (Looks at the bear) Oso, please knock the woman down.
The bear ran to the tree and moved it back and forth, causing Sammy to fall next to DJ.
DJ: Why are you doing this, man?!
Alejandro: Is it not obvious? You have become a threat, DJ.
DJ: THEN LET SAMMY GO!
Alejandro: I told Sammy I understood her pain, and she spat in my face.
Sammy: Alejandro, I am sorry for doubting you, but this is not the way. You've tamed your animal. Just take it and go. Please, don't hurt us.
Alejandro: Why not? Suffering is inevitable. (Whistles)
Alejandro's whistle signaled DJ's lion into the area.
Sammy: (Gasps and hugs DJ in fear)
Alejandro: Suffering is part of the game. (He said in a soothing yet sinister way, before snapping his fingers and forcing all three of the animals to maul DJ and Sammy)
DJ: (Jumps over Sammy to protect her)
Confessional (Alejandro): I come from a family of manipulators, and hypnosis remains one of our greatest talents. The animals complied so well. It only made sense for me to reward them for their trouble. I hope they enjoy their meal.
"AGHHHHH!" "AH! "AHHHH!" DJ and Sammy screamed while Alejandro gradually walked off.
Alejandro: ¡Oso! (Whistles)
The bear stopped mauling them, and followed Alejandro. The lion and the yeti continued to attack DJ and Sammy as Alejandro left.
Suddenly, Ezekiel jumped out of a tree onto the yeti and began beating its head continuously. This gave DJ enough time to take the lion by its throat, putting the creature at his mercy.
Meanwhile, Leshawna struggled to cross a rope bridge that appeared to be on the verge of breaking.
Leshawna: (Looks at the bunny) Don't worry, little guy. If this thing breaks, Leshawna will throw you to the other side and you'll have to leave without me.
Confessional (Leshawna): Winning invincibility would be nice, but I know good and well that Alejandro is going home tonight. As long as HE doesn't win invincibility, there is nothing for me to worry about.
Leshawna looked behind her and saw Alejandro approaching with his bear.
Leshawna: YOU! How did you tame that bear so easily?!
Alejandro: I have a way with animals. Let me show you. Oso, snap the bridge!
Leshawna: What?!
The bear obeyed, rose up, and smote the ropes holding the bridge intact.
Leshawna: (Gasps and throws the bunny to the other side) NOOOOOOOOO! (She screamed as she fell many feet)
Alejandro: Come Oso, I am certain we can find another way across. (Leaves with the bear)
Leshawna fell into the river, resurfaced and spat out water.
Leshawna: Ugh! I lost my animal and I'm probably way behind! ALEJANDRO! (She screamed in anger before a group of sharks came her way)
Suddenly, one shark rose out of the water, revealing Courtney to be struggling against it.
Courtney struck the beast hard against its nose, before jumping onto the shark that was approaching Leshawna.
Underwater, Courtney put the shark in a choke hold and kicked it down. When the third shark attempted to seize Leshawna, Courtney pulled it by its tail into the water.
From Leshawna's perspective, all she saw were bubbles before Courtney resurfaced.
Courtney: IS THAT ALL YOU'VE GOT YOU GLORIFIED DOLPHINS?!
Leshawna: (Puts her hand on Courtney's scratched shoulder) Whoa! Girl! Thanks for the save! You ok?!
Courtney: (Grabs Leshawna's shoulders) WE GOTTA SWIM, LESHAWNA! NOW! NOW! NOW! (Takes off swimming)
Immediately, Leshawna followed after Courtney as fast as she could.
Leshawna: ALRIGHT! HOLD UP! (Keeps swimming hard)
Eventually, Alejandro found the finish line.
Alejandro: I appreciate your help, Oso. (He said while scratching the bottom of the bear's mouth, much to the bear's enjoyment) It is time for us to win!
Suddenly, the bear was struck, and it flew into a tree.
Alejandro turned towards the bear to see that someone had actually thrown the entire yeti at the bear. When he turned back around, there stood DJ.
DJ stood angrily breathing through clenched teeth with an unconscious lion on his shoulder and with Sammy standing behind him. Sammy's arms were crossed and her eyes, along with DJ's, were furiously locked onto Alejandro.
Alejandro: Impressive...
DJ: You think you can tame me? (He said before he dropped the lion and fiercely tackled Alejandro into a nearby pond)
Sammy rushed over to witness Alejandro and DJ relentlessly struggling against each other underwater.
Sammy looked over at the tree to see that her yeti still unconscious. With all her might, she attempted to push or pull the yeti towards the finish line. But she could not move it.
Nearby, Courtney and Leshawna ran out of the water panting.
Leshawna: Girl...you...don't...play...(She said to Courtney while still panting)
Courtney: (Smiles and wraps her arm around Leshawna)
Sammy: Courtney! Leshawna!
Leshawna and Courtney ran over to Sammy.
Sammy: I need help!
Leshawna: What happened here? What happened to YOU?!
Sammy: Alejandro left me and DJ to get mauled by the animals, but now DJ is in the water MAULING Alejandro! (She said excitingly)
DJ rose out of the water with Alejandro in a headlock.
DJ: YOU'RE GONNA PAY!
Alejandro: No, I will GET PAID after I WIN! (He said as he hit DJ's face with a log)
The two of them went back underwater to continuing fighting.
Leshawna: THAT IS WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT! GO 'HEAD NOW, DJ!
Courtney: Woo! Yeah! (She falsely cheered)
Confessional (Courtney): It feels so awkward watching my friend fight my partner, but I CANNOT let anyone know that I am allied with Alejandro.
Sammy: One of us has to win before Alejandro gets invincibility! Do you guys have your animals? (She asked Courtney and Leshawna)
Courtney: Absolutely not.
Leshawna: Nope.
Sammy: Guess it's up to me. A little help?
Sammy, Courtney, and Leshawna worked together to move the yeti towards the finish line. They were very tired, but kept trying.
Courtney: C'mon guys! (She said while sweating and carrying the creature)
Confessional (Courtney): Hopefully, Alejandro gets out of the water on time.
Just then, the bear woke up and charged after Courtney, Sammy and Leshawna.
DJ rose out the water with Alejandro, both at each other's throats. But, DJ's attention shifted to the bear chasing the women. Rapidly, he shoved Alejandro away and ran after the bear. The lion woke up too, and charged after DJ.
Alejandro smiled at the sight of his competitors about to be destroyed.
Leshawna: BEAR! (She screamed, signaling Sammy and Courtney of the incoming danger)
DJ leaped onto the bear and fell into a nearby river with it. The lion jumped in after DJ.
Courtney: DJ! NO! (Courtney cried as she dove in after DJ, the bear, and the lion)
When Courtney saw DJ fight against the lion and the bear underwater, Courtney swam towards them. She stopped to notice that the three sharks she fought earlier had returned. She became incredibly angry and unleashed her wrath on all three sharks. DJ did the same against the lion and the bear. DJ and Courtney were fighting for their lives.
Leshawna and Sammy watched in amazement. All they could see were bubbles, not knowing what was happening...until DJ gradually walked out of the water, dragging the defeated lion and bear by their legs in each of his hands.
Stoically and casually, DJ crossed the finish line and dropped the animals. Not long after, Courtney came walking out of the water, dragging two sharks onto the shore in her hands. She crossed the line, dropped the sharks, and glared at the last shark in the water.
The last shark in the water was just as badly beaten as its comrades. Most of its teeth were knocked out. It fled at the sight of Courtney's face.
DJ and Courtney high-fived each other as Chris approached.
Chris: Nice job, animal-lovers! But since Doctor DJ Dolittle brought his animal across the line first, DJ WINS INVINCIBILITY!
Leshawna and Sammy cheered wildly.
Courtney happily clapped for DJ, and DJ smiled at her.
Courtney's clapping and smiling slowly stopped after she saw Alejandro.
DJ turned to Alejandro, and spoke sternly.
DJ: This is your last day, Alejandro.
Alejandro disregarded the venom that came from DJ's lips and walked away.
Leshawna: (Smiles at the situation, satisfied with Alejandro's defeat)
DJ walked past Topher.
Topher: DJ...
DJ: (Stops and looks at Topher)
Topher: (Smiles and gives a thumbs up) Good job, man!
DJ: (Puts hand on Topher's shoulder) YOU did a good job yesterday when you saved my life. Did Chris tell you to pull me out of the water?
Topher: No
DJ: Was he happy about it?
Topher: No
DJ: Do you care about what he thinks?
Topher: ...Not anymore
DJ: Well then, it looks like you've outgrown him. Later, dawg! (Leaves)
Topher: (Smiles)
Chris: I will see all of you at the bonfire ceremony.
Sammy: Chris, may we have some kind of medical attention for our injuries?
Chris: Why do you think I have a first aid kit back in the house?
Sammy: ...You're kidding, right?
Chris: What? It's not a discount store kit! I got it from one of those buy-in-bulk warehouse clubs. Later! (Leaves)
Leshawna: (Rolls eyes, annoyed with Chris)
The yeti woke up, scratched its head and then fled from the sight of DJ.
Suddenly, a bunny came over.
DJ: (Picks up bunny) Aw...hey little guy.
Leshawna: Oh wow, that's my animal! I guess he came back for us. (She said as her, Sammy, and DJ took turns petting the bunny)
Courtney stood afar off, crossing her arms and wondering what would happen at the elimination ceremony.
Later that night...
DJ went out the mansion with two plates of food and a blanket. He stood by a river and waited. Eventually, DJ's waiting came to an end when Ezekiel arrived.
DJ put the plates down, wrapped the blanket around Ezekiel and hugged him.
DJ: Thanks for the help, man. Sammy and I would've gotten even more messed up if you hadn't jumped in. You are one of the strongest competitors I've ever seen.
Ezekiel smiled in DJ's arms.
DJ: (Looks into Ezekiel's eyes) Keep your head down. Chris and Chef are getting crazier by the day. It is very important that you remain unfound, otherwise Chris will exploit you again. (Puts his hands on Ezekiel's shoulders) No matter how tempted you are, do NOT go back to Chris. When the game ends, we're getting out of here, ok?
Ezekiel: (Nods in agreement)
DJ bid Ezekiel a good night and went to the bonfire area for the elimination ceremony.
Chris: Welcome to the first elimination ceremony of the merge! You've cast your votes and made your decisions. DJ, you are the first contestant of the merge to win invinciblity. Any vote against you will not count. With that being said, let's begin.
Alejandro: Chris...
Everyone turned to Alejandro.
Alejandro: I would like to use my invisibility statue. (He said, tossing the statue to Chris)
Chris: (Catches the statue) Wise choice, brother! DJ, it appears Alejandro will be joining you on the Invincibility Train. Any votes for Alejandro will NOT count, and just to make things more intense...I will be playing your confessionals...again.
Courtney: NO!
A screen arose out of the artificial ground and played the following confessionals:
Confessional (DJ): I vote for Alejandro, and I hope the boat sinks on his way home.
Chris: Yikes. DJ, your vote does not count.
Confessional (Leshawna): That little squid has made a nasty little mess since he came here! Alejandro is DONE!
Chris: Leshawna, your vote does not count.
Confessional (Sammy): I was wrong for doubting you, but you were wrong for playing dirty...and dangerously! My vote is for you, Alejandro.
Chris: That's three votes that do NOT count.
Confessional (Alejandro): Considering my...questionable behavior in the game, I think it best if I take responsibility for my actions. I will be voting for myself tonight.
Courtney: WHAT?! (Turns to Alejandro and Chris) WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO ME?! (Whispers to Alejandro) I thought we were voting together!
Leshawna: Why would you vote for yourself and then use an invincibility statue? (She asked Alejandro)
Alejandro: I did it to test Courtney. (Turns to Courtney) I need to know where your loyalty lies.
Courtney: (Looks at Alejandro in aghast)
DJ: ...Court, what's going on? (He asked in a low, concerned tone)
Chris interrupted.
Chris: Four votes were cast for Alejandro. NONE of those votes will count. Courtney, the person you voted for is the person going home tonight. Play the clip! (He commanded Chef Hatchet)
Courtney: NO! PLEASE DON'T! (She pleaded)
Confessional (Courtney): THIS IS INSANE! I canceled my lawsuit to form an illegal alliance with Chris. And now, he expects me to send Sammy home for being "too boring". (Sighs) Well, Alejandro may have an invincibility statue, but at least we'll be voting together. Sammy...forgive me...but I need to send you home.
DJ, Leshawna, and Sammy gasped.
The room was quiet for what seemed like an entire minute. DJ and Leshawna were in utter shock. Sammy had a sad look. Alejandro was nonchalant with a slight smirk. Courtney was dumbfounded.
Chris: Sorry, SAMMY. You just aren't doing it for me anymore. Enjoy the ride home!
Sammy: (Turns to Courtney and speaks with a calm yet sad voice) You voted me off, Court?
Leshawna: And you knew Alejandro had immunity?
DJ: And you CANCELED the lawsuit?!
Courtney: ...Yes...all of that is true. Alejandro and I are working with Chris now. (She revealed uneasily)
Leshawna: ...
DJ: ...
Chris: (Smiles)
DJ: Courtney, I am very disappointed in you. Our time together is a joke to you. We've been through trouble together. We've been through trauma together. We have almost lost our lives multiple times since Chris tricked us into starting this competition, and you decide to work for the very man who has been torturing us for years? That lawsuit was serious to us, and it should have been serious to you.
Courtney: Appearances can be deceitful. I feel guilty, and I am...but...I changed my mind, DJ...I...
Leshawna: You changed your mind FOR WHAT?!
Courtney: I am sick of the fans asking me why I haven't won a season yet. I am SICK of losing. I am sick of all the losses.
DJ: You're not sick of losing, Courtney.
Courtney: OBVIOUSLY, I AM.
DJ: NO, YOU'RE NOT. If you were sick of losing, you would've destroyed this show and walked away from it with your dignity. Do you know that you and your team of top-notch lawyers had the power to STOP this game? Do you know that a lot of fans are rooting for you to OUTGROW the competition? Do you know that? And instead of outgrowing the competition, you decided to let the competition get to your head! You have betrayed all of us in favor of your hyper-competitive attitude!
Courtney: Yes, I DO have a hyper-competitive attitude! I AM PROUD OF THAT BECAUSE I HATE LOSING! I AM COMPETITIVE! (Courtney ranted without remorse)
Sammy: Ok, but...
Courtney: (Points to herself) This girl plays TO WIN!
DJ: Be quiet, Courtney...
Courtney: THE KEY TO BEING A LEADER IS MAKING DECISIONS!
DJ: Courtney, stop...
Courtney: It's called TOTAL DRAMA!
DJ: What is wrong with you...?!
Courtney: NOT TOTAL FRIENDSHIP! (Courtney roared)
DJ: STOP IT! (DJ roared back, unexpectedly louder)
The entire room was silenced. Everyone looked at DJ in awe, including Chris, Blaineley, Chef Hatchet, Topher, Alejandro and the other staff members.
DJ: I HAVE NEVER IN MY LIFE YELLED AT ANYONE LIKE THIS!
Courtney: ...
Sammy: ...
DJ: WHEN MY MAMA YELLED AT ME LIKE THIS, I LEFT HER!
Leshawna: ...
DJ: I WAS COUNTING ON YOU! WE WERE ALL COUNTING ON YOU! HOW DARE YOU! (DJ continued roaring, with tears falling and a slightly cracked voice) LEARN SOMETHING FROM THIS!
Leshawna: (Looks down in sadness)
DJ: When you go to bed at night, you lay there and TAKE RESPONSIBILITY for yourself, cause no one is going to take responsibility for you!
Courtney: (Crosses arms, looks away, and rolls eyes)
DJ: You're rolling your eyes because you think people have said this to you before! You've heard it all before, right?! You have forgotten EVERYTHING we've suffered. You have forgotten EVERYTHING we've been through, but Sammy is NOT the victim here because she grew from this experience and she LEARNED! Take responsibility for YOURSELF!
Topher: ...
"C'mon, Sammy" DJ said in a kind tone to Sammy before wrapping his arm around her and leaving the room to help her pack.
Leshawna followed, giving Courtney a disappointed look as she left.
Alejandro: This was bound to happen, Courtney. (He said, comforting Courtney)
Courtney: ...I know. I TOLD you two that you could trust me. Do NOT doubt me again! (She said to Chris and Alejandro)
Alejandro: (Smirks)
Chris: (Gives a thumbs up)
After her things were packed, Sammy met DJ and Leshawna by the Boat of Losers. She embraced both of them tightly. They hugged for a long while, never wanting to let go.
Sammy: Thank you both for all of your support. I'm really gonna miss you guys.
Leshawna: Sammy, you are one cool, smart, and brave girl. Don't believe anyone who tells you that you are just a clone.
DJ: If you ever need anything, just call.
Sammy: Likewise. (Steps on the boat) I hope one of you win...and I hope Courtney sees the error of her ways.
Leshawna: (Sighs)...Yeah, me too.
As the boat slowly started drifting away from the dock, Sammy waved at the two with a smile on her face.
Courtney watched Sammy's boat drive away from her mansion window. Courtney watched for a while until she heard her bedroom door open.
Leshawna entered the room and started packing her things immediately.
Courtney: Leshawna?
Leshawna: I'm moving into one of the other rooms.
Courtney: ...Please don't...(She asked sincerely)
Leshawna: Why not? You moved your entire heart away from us. (She said as she grabbed her suitcases and left the room)
Courtney stood with a very sad look in the middle of the room, alone for the first time.
Before going to her new room, Leshawna knocked on DJ's door after moving out of Courtney's room.
DJ opened the door. He had red eyes and many tears falling down his face. He looked devastated.
Leshawna: I...I just moved out of Courtney's room. (She said, struggling not to become as sad as DJ)
DJ: I am very sorry to hear that. I am sure you two were very close. (DJ said politely with a broken voice)
Leshawna could not suffer DJ anymore. She put her things down and hugged him. The two shared a tight embrace for a long time.
DJ: How can a person change so much so fast?
Leshawna: ...It happens. It happens a lot where I'm from. That is the reason why I did not trust Lightning. I was afraid of something like this. I'm used to being used.
DJ and Leshawna ended their hug.
DJ: (Sighs) We've lost. Without Courtney's team, we are no match for a lawsuit against Chris.
Leshawna: I know.
DJ: Chris will continue this show. He will continue exploiting people. He will never stop.
Leshawna: Yeah...DJ, I don't care if we win. I just want us to survive the game so we can get out of here alive.
DJ: (Wipes eyes and grabs door) So do I. I need to be alone now.
Leshawna: I understand.
DJ: Goodnight
Leshawna: (Smiles) Goodnight, brother.
Leshawna turned around as DJ closed the door.
Confessional (DJ): (Wipes eyes) Chris may have dodged the lawsuit, but evil can only dodge judgment for so long. He'll get his...(Sighs) and I guess Courtney will get hers too.
Chris: (Laughs and looks at camera) Will I get mine? Will DJ get a clue? Will Alejandro get ahead? Will Leshawna get revenge? Will Courtney lose more friends? Find out the answers when we see our final four face off next time on TOTAL...DRAMA...FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY!
Courtney turned out her lights and went to sleep. As she slept, she was disturbed by the words of a song that caused bad dreams and troubling thoughts to swarm her mind.
Optional Background Music:
Traitor by Daughtry
(https/m./watch?v=fx7CcE2gJc8)
The Lyrics to the Song Courtney Hears:
I'm not a criminal
I'm not the villain
Yeah, this is personal
A drive-by killing
Your guns are loaded
And your lies are the bullets
So here is the trigger
Go ahead and pull it, now
Are you sure you wanna play this game?
Are you sure you wanna play it?
The only thing worse than a hater
The only thing worse than a hater
Is a traitor, a traitor, a traitor
You put the knife right in my back
Killed any history we had
And now it's war, war
We were just like brothers
And we had each other
We were down for the good times
We were there for the trouble
Like a thief in the night
Broad daylight
You stole my sanity
Now you are the enemy, yeah
Are you sure you wanna play this game?
Are you sure you wanna play it?
The only thing worse than a hater
The only thing worse than a hater
Is a traitor, a traitor, a traitor
You put the knife right in my back
Killed any history we had
Now it's war, war
I should feel sorry for you
(Oh, oh-oh-oh)
Watching you drown in your denial
(Oh, oh-oh-oh)
But I can't feel sorry for you
(Oh, oh-oh-oh)
Watching you drown 'cause you're a traitor
The only thing worse than a hater
The only thing worse than a hater
Is a traitor, a traitor, a traitor
You put the knife right in my back
Killed any history we had
Now it's war, war
The only thing worse than a hater
The only thing worse than a hater
Is a traitor, a traitor, a traitor
You put the knife right in my back
Killed any history we had
Now it's war, war
As the song came to a close, Courtney rose out of her bed frantically. She looked at her window and ran to it. She opened her window and found the cause of her misery. She glared down below to see Chris McLean smiling and holding up a stereo towards her window.
Courtney: WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! (She yelled angrily)
Chris: I am serenading you with music that compliments your situation.
Courtney: WHY?!
Chris: Because, the audience enjoys watching people sulk in guilt after they just turned their back on their friends.
Courtney: UGH! (Slams the window and returns to bed)
Chris: (Smiles at the camera) I love my job.
