Courtney picked up the house phone and made a call before leaving the mansion.
Courtney: Hey...it's Courtney! I know it's early and this is very last minute, but I was wondering if you were in the area by any chance. I'm heading out to a cafe, and I really need someone to talk to.
After the conversation, Courtney entered the boat and was taken to the cafe away from the island. She entered the building and noticed her friend waving at her from a table. She smiled, waved back and approached the table.
Courtney: Hey! I know we don't have the best history, but thank you for coming, Lindsay.
Lindsay: Oh, no worries! I love it here! So how have things been since season five?
Courtney: Well, I'm actually in the middle of a Total Drama reboot.
Lindsay: Oh. That would explain the nice-looking camera guy. (Gives Topher a friendly wave)
Topher: (Blushes, chuckles, and waves back)
Courtney: (Giggles, but then sighs before telling Lindsay the bad news) Lindsay, Chris lied to us.
Lindsay: Yeah...he sure enjoys doing that.
Courtney: In the beginning, everything was amazing. DJ, Duncan, Leshawna, Lightning, Sammy and I agreed to do a 12-day gig making 12,000 in a mansion on international TV. But the whole thing turned out to be a big competition. The challenges are more dangerous than ever before. The drama is driving us crazy. We're getting too old to be dealing with all this stuff!
Lindsay: Yikes! I'm sorry to hear that. It's interesting that you mention it. I think I actually remember Caleb sending me an email...
Courtney: You mean Chris?
Lindsay: Oh, yeah, yeah! Chris totally sent me an email telling me that the show would be going in a "new direction" and he was only looking for a "handful" of former competitors. It's good to know that it was scam. Thank you for telling me.
Courtney: You got the SAME casting call?
Lindsay: Uh-huh! But, I turned it down.
The waiter stopped by, leaving a pitcher of water, a teapot of tea, a bowl of bread, butter, and a delectable dip for the bread)
Lindsay: Ooh! Thank you! We're so gonna be full before we even order! (She said happily before taking a sip of water) I hope my nutritionist won't have a problem with what we're eating.
Courtney: (Widens eyes) I'm glad you turned it down. Honestly, I'm surprised you didn't fall for it.
Lindsay: (Puts glass down and begins opening a small pack of butter) Honestly, so am I. But, I know what to expect when it comes to the business. It's like (Leans over and whispers to Courtney) it's like they're trying to suck your soul out or something. (Leans back) I mean don't get me wrong, 12,000 is a lot of cash. But, my lipgloss and make up brands are doing fine. I don't need the money.
Courtney: Good for you, Lindsay! What's crazy is that it's not just 12,000 anymore. Whoever wins gets a million! I can't possibly pass that up.
Lindsay: Ugh! A million dollars is not worth your dignity, Court. (Takes a small bite of bread) Wow, I wish I could find this type of bread in a grocery store.
Courtney: (Looks down in shame)
Lindsay: (Notices Courtney looking down) Do you think you need the money, Courtney?
Courtney: I...would be set for life.
Lindsay: But, you're already one of the smartest, orderly-est, and most successful people that I know. You were raised by lawyers, right?
Courtney: Thanks...and I mean, I guess it's just part of being an overachiever. I hate losing, and I want as much success as I can find so life never gets any harder. Things were hard in the beginning of my life, I just want to keep my comfort.
Lindsay: Courtney, when life gets hard, we can't do anything to about that.
Courtney: YES, I CAN! (Immediately covers mouth, and widens eyes)
Lindsay: Court, worrying about things that go beyond your control isn't very healthy. I'm only suggesting you take it easy.
Courtney: ...
Lindsay: (Gets concerned) You seem sad. How badly is Chris torturing you this time?!
Courtney: It's not even just THAT...I just...Lindsay...I...I...I messed up. (She finally admitted)
Lindsay: What happened?
Courtney: I betrayed my friends, and now I work for Chris.
Lindsay: Oh, Court...
Courtney: DJ doesn't trust me anymore. I'm partnered with Alejandro. I'm not even sure if I care about that money. I just want to WIN. (Looks down in slight shame)
Lindsay: Don't win at the expense of losing your friends. Friends are worth WAY more than money.
Courtney: (Looks up at Lindsay) Hey...I've heard you say that before.
Lindsay: Yeah, (Blushes out of embarrassment) I think I said that after I accidentally voted myself off in season two. That wasn't my smartest moment. (Sighs) I have a lot of foolish moments from the show.
Courtney: Lindsay...is it true that you voted yourself off in the all-star season...on PURPOSE?!
Lindsay: Yeah, I did.
Courtney: But why?! You had another chance at the million.
Lindsay: It was a hard show. I missed my family, I missed my friends, and I missed my boyfriend...who's now my fiancé. (She said while blushing and staring at her ring)
Courtney: Aw
Lindsay: I knew that the show wasn't worth my time, just like I knew that the "reboot" wouldn't be worth my time. I guess it was just a matter of trying to pick my battles wisely.
Courtney: Wow...
Lindsay: I mean, think about all the terrible things that Elijah and Deborah went through.
Courtney: You mean, Ezekiel and Dakota?
Lindsay: Oh...yeah, THEM! They're obsession with fame and fortune LITERALLY turned them into monsters. I don't want that to happen to me...or you...or anyone else, really.
Courtney: (Looks down again)
Lindsay: Winning isn't everything, Court. I hope you make the right choice.
Courtney smiled and continued enjoying her time with Lindsay.
Meanwhile at the mansion, DJ and Alejandro were in the kitchen together. Initially, they were disregarding each other. DJ finally broke the silence.
DJ: Are you proud of everything you've done here?
Alejandro: (Looks up at DJ)...I haven't won yet, so I cannot say. Would you like to ask me again after I prevail? (He teased)
DJ: You're...you're so twisted, dude. (He said, struggling to continue cooking)
Alejandro: I am a competitive competitor who is very competent at competing. We ARE in a competition.
DJ: Your master Chris can't protect you forever. (He taunted)
Alejandro: (Raises eyebrow) Chris is not my master.
DJ: Are you sure? Compared to the other competitors, you appear to be his favorite dog.
Alejandro: (Walks towards the fridge) You are not speaking very wisely. (Rests one of his hands against the refrigerator door while going through the fridge)
DJ: (Notices Alejandro's wedding ring) ...You're a rich guy with a wife back home, and you're here torturing people like me? Why not stay at your place with the love of your life?
Alejandro: You mean with the malicious woman who threw me off of a volcano? (He asked somewhat sternly while his back was turned from DJ).
DJ: Yeah, she was harsh, but YOU fell in love with her, and apparently you married her.
Alejandro: (Pours a drink into a glass) I was a foolish kid who literally fell for her lies, and apparently she prefers to marry my brother.
DJ: ...
Alejandro: She cheated on me...with my own brother...one month after I proposed to her. (He revealed very calmly)
DJ: ...That's...messed up.
Alejandro: Yes...I agree. As per usual, my brother had not an ounce of regret for his actions. It is a shame that I needed to be blindsided by my own brethren just to see how useless and unreliable my feelings for a woman were, as I well as how useless and unreliable the actual woman was. Those two deserve each other...and the mayhem that I gave them. I refuse to pay for her car, and I refuse to pay for his teeth. (Takes a sip of his drink)
DJ: ...Why are you still wearing the ring?
Alejandro: I wear this ring as a reminder to FOCUS. The game is worth far more than relationships. People change, but a million dollars does not. There is nothing and no one else worth fighting for.
DJ: I am...begging you not to believe that, man.
Alejandro: Well, the last time I put my feelings for a person before the game, I was thrown off of a volcano and LEFT TO BURN ALIVE!
DJ: Alejandro, I'm sorry that...
Alejandro: DON'T YOU DARE FINISH THAT SENTENCE! (He snapped) YOU WERE NOT THERE WHEN I WAS SEALED INTO A ROBOT SUIT! I SAW YOUR INTERVIEWS! I KNOW THAT YOU AND THE REST OF THOSE GOOD-FOR-NOTHING PEOPLE WERE HAPPY ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED TO ME!
DJ: WE WEREN'T HAPPY ABOUT YOU BEING BURNED! WE WERE HAPPY BECAUSE YOU WERE DEFEATED AFTER ALL THE TROUBLE YOU CAUSED! NOBODY WAS HAPPY ABOUT YOUR ACCIDENT, DAWG!
Alejandro: You...ran...OVER ME! (Holds back tears) You and the rest of them TRAMPLED ME AND LEFT ME TO PERISH ON THAT ISLAND!
DJ: ...We were so afraid.
Alejandro: SO WAS I!
DJ...
Alejandro: (Drops a tear) And YOU, of all people, tell me that you're "begging" ME not to think the way that I think?! Why? Because...you are so KIND, DJ? What kind of "kind" man leaves another man to be submerged in lava?
DJ: ...
Alejandro: ...
DJ: (Drops tear)...I am so sorry...really, I am. (He said, expressing as much sincerity as possible)
Alejandro: (Stares furiously before continuing to speak) Not as sorry as your mother will be after I send you back to her in scars, scathes and stitches.
DJ: (Slams his hands on the counter upon hearing his mother mentioned) No wonder Sammy doubted you! YOU ARE SO EVIL!
Alejandro: Sammy's elimination was her own doing! I was trying to help her.
DJ: What was the point of empathizing with Sammy if you were just going to be more evil than her sister and your brother combined?!
Alejandro: I AM NOTHING LIKE THAT DIABLO! (He roared as he slammed a glass onto the counter, sending fragments through the atmosphere)
DJ and Alejandro rushed towards each other, standing with their fists clenched. With rage in their eyes, they stared and prepared to fight.
DJ broke the stare after he looked down at Alejandro's fist. Alejandro's fist was messy and mangled by the glass. DJ's mannerisms gradually became relaxed.
DJ: (Picks up a nearby towel and slowly hands it to Alejandro) Here, take this... (Looks at Alejandro's hand) ...doesn't that hurt you?
Alejandro: I CAN TAKE CARE OF MYSELF, THANK YOU! (Leaves kitchen)
DJ: ...
Confessional (DJ): As irritated as I am, I didn't mean to make anyone break a glass. (Sighs) This is crazy, man. What's next?
Courtney returned from her trip to the cafe, stepping off the boat and approaching the mansion where Alejandro and DJ stood. Courtney noticed Alejandro's hand was bandaged.
Courtney: What happened to your hand?!
Alejandro: I allowed my emotions to get the best of me, much like you did last night.
DJ stood afar with his arms crossed, waiting for Chris.
Courtney: (Whispers to Alejandro) Ok , so the truth is that I didn't want to be responsible for sending DJ or Leshawna home. (She explained) DJ will leave tonight though!
Alejandro: Of course, he will! You cannot be trusted, but Chris is obligated to ensure his defeat.
Courtney: (Rolls eyes)
Suddenly, a large helicopter appeared in the air and descended towards the ground. The door opened and Chris motioned them to come inside.
Chris: HOP IN, EVERYONE!
Courtney and Alejandro exchanged a concerned look. DJ hoped in immediately. Alejandro and Courtney soon followed.
As the helicopter flew away from the island, DJ stared out the window.
Courtney and Alejandro sat in a different part of the copter, away from DJ.
Chris: How are my two future finalists? (He said, walking into Alejandro and Courtney's area)
Alejandro: We are well. Thank you for asking.
Courtney: We still need to eliminate DJ.
Chris: I'm kinda glad he stuck around. He's not a chicken anymore. The bravado will certainly impress the crowd. I wonder if I could trick him into agreeing for another season.
Courtney: Chris!
Chris: Don't look at me! I agreed to send you two into the finale, but I never promised to get rid of the interesting players first. You could've eliminated DJ last night, but you blew it.
Alejandro: Correction, Courtney "blew it".
Courtney: I DID NOT BLOW ANYTHING!
Chris: I need to blow my nose. (Attempts to walks away)
Courtney: CAN WE STOP TALKING ABOUT BLOWING AND FOCUS FOR A MOMENT?!
Chris: DJ won't win. You have my word.
Alejandro: We will try our hardest to ensure that. You also have our word...(Turns to Courtney) Right, Courtney?
Courtney: (Glares at both men)
Alejandro: (Raises eyebrow)
Courtney: Obviously, I will NOT let him win. I didn't partner up with you two for nothing. (She said as she leaned against her seat and crossed her arms)
Chris: Cool! YO CHEF, CAN WE HAVE SOME OF YOUR BEST MEALS FOR MY ALL-STARS OVER HERE?
Chef brought drinks and entrées over to where Alejandro and Courtney sat.
Courtney: Wow! Um...what is in our drinks? We need to be as level-headed as possible for our challenge.
Alejandro: Courtney, my perceptive and analytical counterpart, enjoy your reward. (Lifts up his glass for cheering)
Courtney: (Reluctantly cheers her glass with Alejandro's glass before they both start drinking)
Courtney: I don't know...
Alejandro: It is but one glass. Our senses will not be significantly hindered.
Courtney: It's not that...it's just...what about DJ?
Alejandro: We already agreed to eliminate him today. There is no need to worry. We are practically in the finale already. I look forward to our final battle. I am eager to compete against the best. (He complimented Courtney before proceeding to eat)
Confessional (Courtney): I meant, what about DJ's plate? I don't want him to starve. (Sighs) I guess that will make it easier for us to beat him.
DJ, Courtney, and Alejandro were eventually called over out of their seats. The final three approached Chris and heard his instructions.
Chris: Today's challenge takes place on Boney Island! The semi-final challenge will be made up of three parts! The first part is to snowboard your way down the highest mountain on the island. We are hovering about 1000ft above the mountain.
DJ: It's not even snowing.
Chris: We set up snow machines for dramatic effect.
Courtney: Will we be receiving snowboarding gear?
Alejandro: Where are the snowboards?
Chef Hatchet entered the room with three parachutes.
Chris: Your gear and snowboards are located on the top of the mountain. You will be skydiving there.
Courtney: WHAT?!
Chris: (Opens the helicopter door) Once you reach the top of that mountain, (Points to the landing area) I will reveal the next step of the challenge to you!
DJ: Why...why can't you just lower the helicopter to the mountaintop?!
Chris: That is what I am going to do, but YOU all will be jumping. This wouldn't be a heart-pumping semi-final round without a few extreme challenges within a challenge.
Courtney: Most of the challenges you give us are already extreme!
Chris: Yeah, but you guys need to be closer to your deathbeds in order for this challenge to look more intense than the others. Chef, throw the parachutes!
Chef: (Throws the parachutes out the door)
Chris: You guys might wanna jump out and go get those!
DJ, Courtney and Alejandro widened their eyes, exchanged a quick look of surprise, frantically ran to the door and leaped out of the helicopter.
"WOO HOO!" DJ cried with his arms extended as he fell through the clouds with the rest of the group.
Courtney: THIS IS INSAAAAAAE! (She said, struggling to reach her parachute)
Alejandro eventually grabbed his parachute and strapped it on. Courtney and DJ did the same.
The three of them barely landed safely on the highest mountain of Boney Island, just as Chris instructed.
The mountain was indeed covered in snow by snow machines. The view was overwhelming.
DJ: Well, we lived.
Chris' helicopter was lowered down towards the group.
Chris: (Uses a bullhorn) There is a crate on your right! Inside are your snowboards and snowboarding equipment.
Courtney: (Searches through the crate with the others)
DJ: Gee, I'm surprised you actually gave us safety equipment.
Chris: (Uses bullhorn) I know! Ain't I the best?! (He happily boasted, somewhat sarcastically)
Courtney: (Pulls out an electric guitar and a backpack-styled amplifier) Why is there a guitar in here?!
Chris: (Uses bullhorn) I want you to sing while you are snowboarding down the mountain!
DJ, Courtney and Alejandro: ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!
Chris: Don't worry, Courtney. Only Alejandro and DJ will be singing. YOU will be playing the guitar while they sing, Miss Type-A Psychotic Crazy! (He teased)
Courtney: (Straps the amp to her back and connects the guitar to it) Um, Chris...this will make it VERY DIFFICULT for me to avoid hitting rocks or falling off cliffs on the way down!
Chris: Exactly! And if you think THAT'S difficult...(Snaps fingers)
After Chris' fingers snapped a group of mutated animals appeared behind the contestants. Fang, a large relentless shark with the ability to breathe and walk on land, appeared. Larry, a colossal mutated plant with giant teeth and long tentacles, appeared. The third animal to appear, appeared in a pack. The third animal was revealed to be a small army of hairless squirrels.
DJ: Squirrels?
Suddenly, a few squirrels began shooting energy beams at the contestants out of their eyes.
"AHHHHH!" The contestants cried as they backed out of the blast radius.
Chris: (Uses Bullhorn) LASER SQUIRRELS, to be exact! These dangerous creatures from the radioactive island of season four are back for more fun! They will be attempting to kill...I mean eat...I MEAN...HINDER you from completing the race. The first person to reach the finish line at the bottom of the mountain gets an advantage in the next part of the challenge! Now, GO and SING!
As the mutated beasts charged towards the competitors, more squirrels shot out more lasers.
The group screamed and leaped into action, riding down the dangerous mountain and beginning their song as the creatures pursued them.
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Jaws by Aviators
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Jaws by Aviators (Techno Cinema Remix)
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Alejandro:
I'm not just a creature
More than a simple feature
I'll stand in waiting until you can't see me
I'm all fun and games here
There's no need for your fear
I'll be here waiting until you grow weary
I'm not the crazed killer
You think I am
I'm just here ready to see vengeance through
Hatred, bloodlust
They're all irrelevant to
The moment when my jaws close down on you
You!
It's you!
It's you!
It's me...
DJ:
You've done such a bad thing
So while you're still breathing
I'd like to make you wait in darkness
I've been given life now
So I'm taking you out
You were my problem and I'm going to solve this
Alejandro:
I'm not the crazed killer
You think I am
I'm just here ready to see vengeance through
Hatred, bloodlust
They're all irrelevant to
The moment when my jaws close down on you
You!
It's you!
It's you!
It's me...
DJ:
Never forgive
Never forget
Alejandro:
Don't close your eyes
It's not over yet
DJ:
We used to play
We used to laugh
Alejandro:
And now we're trapped...
DJ and Alejandro:
Like a photograph
DJ:
I've come so far
From the child inside
DJ and Alejandro:
Remember my face
And jaws behind
Courtney: (Continues playing the guitar while snowboarding)
Alejandro:
I'm not the crazed killer
You think I am
I'm just here ready to see vengeance through
Hatred, bloodlust
They're all irrelevant to
The moment when my jaws close down on you
DJ and Alejandro:
You!
It's you!
It's you!
It's me...
You!
It's you!
It's you!
It's me...
The group continued down the mountain, uneasily dodging attacks from the creatures chasing them. Occasionally, Alejandro made attempts to sabotage DJ, hoping to make him wipeout, but DJ prevailed. At one point, Alejandro and DJ even had a sword fight with tree branches that they snatched off the trees they passed. Courtney manuevered past rocks, soared through the air, and continued playing the guitar with elegance.
As the song concluded, Alejandro and Courtney were shocked to witness DJ cross the finish line immediately before them. Despite Alejandro's efforts, DJ was able to both defeat the creatures and overcome Alejandro's dirty gameplay.
Chris approached the group in slight shock.
Chris: That was awesome! I had a feeling you guys would survive! You three sure know how to put on a show! Now, let's begin part two! I call this part of the challenge...CROUCHING KILLERS, HIDDEN GOPHER!
DJ: That sounds like a reference to our team names. The teams ARE dissolved...right, Chris?!
Chris: Yeah, of course. It's every man for themselves. Alejandro and Courtney, you will be sparing against DJ for the next advantage in the challenge.
DJ: But...YOU JUST SAID THE TEAMS ARE GONE!
Chris: As the winners of yesterday's challenge, Alejandro and Courtney have the advantage of partnering up against you.
DJ: But I thought you already rewarded Alejandro and Courtney when you offered them an off-island trip to a cafe.
Chris: Oh...you remember that?
DJ: Yes, and I also remember that I won the snowboarding part of the challenge.
Chris: When was that?
DJ: THAT JUST HAPPENED! Where's my advantage, dude?! You said the winner of the race would get a reward too!
Chris: Um...(Looks at Alejandro and Courtney)
Alejandro: (Glares at Chris)
Chris: (Looks at Chef Hatchet and Blaineley)
Chef Hatchet and Blaineley shrugged, curiously awaiting their boss's next move.
Chris: (Turns to DJ) Listen, Brickhouse...THIS IS MY SHOW! I can do what I want.
DJ: That's...not cool. (Looks at everyone else) Guys, come on. This ain't right. (He said, almost pleading for support)
Blaineley: It's business, hun. We don't run the show.
Topher: I mean...it's not fair...
Blaineley: (Cuts off Topher) NOT FAIR TO WHO?! If you don't want to be blackballed, I advise you to shut it!
Chris: Thank you, Blaineley!
Blaineley: I also take gratitude in the form of being promoted to executive producer! (She said playfully before smiling with her teeth)
Chris: Yes, you've told me that before. Anyway, Alejandro and Courtney will each be fighting with two of Chef's unbreakable swords.
Chef Hatchet: These things are antiques, man!
Chris: I'll pay you back if they break.
Chef Hatchet: WHERE IS MY PAYMENT FOR YESTERDAY?!
Chris: (Takes out phone) IT'S ON THE WAY, DUDE! PLEASE HAND THEM THEIR SWORDS!
Chef Hatchet mumbled to himself angrily while taking his antique swords out of a case and irritably handing each one to Alejandro and Courtney.
Courtney: Wait (Throws away her guitar)...do you want us to MUTILATE DJ?!
Alejandro: How twisted...! How much dismemberment is too much? (He asked disturbingly with a smirk)
DJ: Do I...at least get a weapon?
Chris: Everyone relax. Yes bro, you get an ENTIRE CRATE OF WEAPONS! (He announced, pointing towards a crate Topher was pushing over)
Topher panted heavily as he pushed. DJ got besides Topher and helped him push the crate to its spot.
Topher: Thanks, dude. (He said to DJ with a smile) Ugh...I taste bitter! (He said in disgust, accidentally swallowing his own sweat)
Chris: No one will be mutilating anyone...intentionally. The objective of the challenge is to fight until you meet your opponent with a finishing blow. DJ, if Alejandro and Courtney stop you in your tracks, you lose, and vice versa.
Alejandro: Isn't DJ at an advantage if he has access to a crate full of weapons?!
Chris: No, because your unbreakable swords can also BREAK OTHER WEAPONS. Your weapons are strong enough to break everything DJ has.
DJ: Then how am I supposed to win?!
Chris: That's why it's called a challenge, dude. BEGIN! (Blows whistle)
DJ: (Yanks a set of twin broadswords out of the crate and approaches his opponents)
Courtney and Alejandro: (Intensely stare at DJ with their weapons in-hand, ready to fight)
DJ struck first. Alejandro blocked his attack. The attack bounced off of Alejandro's shoulder with Alejandro's sword covering him. DJ then swung at Alejandro's legs, but Alejandro leaped out of the way as Courtney came in. Courtney continuously swung at DJ's head, only for DJ to continuously block her attacks.
Courtney then aimed for DJ's stomach, pushing him forward. As DJ moved backward, he twirled around as he deflected Courtney's attacks.
The combat got close. They were able to land their hands on each other. Courtney successfully gave DJ a cut, but her move was not good enough to be considered a finishing blow.
As Courtney charged forward, DJ pushed her back by splitting apart his broadswords and unleashing multiple attacks against her. She managed to block both swords. DJ used an interlocking move to his advantage by flipping Courtney on her back.
Attempting a surprise attack, Alejandro did a jump from a tree and swung at DJ. DJ survived, but his broadswords were destroyed in the process of defending himself. DJ gave Alejandro a kick to the head before running back to his crate.
Courtney stood to her feet, getting in a fighting stance with Alejandro.
DJ pulled a spear out of his crate and immediately attacked. Courtney deflected one hit.
DJ mercilessly poked and swung his spear towards Courtney and Alejandro, overwhelming the two. At one point, DJ leaped into the air and knocked Courtney away with his strike. Alejandro was backed against a table. DJ mightily swung the spear onto Alejandro, but Alejandro quickly dodged the attack. After DJ broke a random nearby table with his spear attack, Alejandro soon retaliated. As the combat got closer, Alejandro managed to grab the spear, break it, and throw a piece of it at DJ's head before falling to the ground in exhaustion.
DJ dodged the piece and immediately grabbed a pair of hook-swords out of his crate. Courtney fiercely returned into battle hitting DJ with that all she had, only for DJ to continuously deflect her movements with his hook-swords. DJ interlocked his own swords and swung them at Courtney. Courtney dodged the attacks before attacking again. Eventually, DJ managed to trap Courtney's' sword within his hook-swords, but because Courtney had the superior weapon, all it took was for her to turn her hand so she could effectively destroy DJ's weapons. After DJ moved away from Courtney, he threw two pieces at her. She managed to dodge them both.
Alejandro rejoined Courtney as DJ ran to grab his next weapon. To everyone's surprise, DJ pulled an enormous monk's spade out of his crate and charged towards his opponents with it.
Courtney grabbed onto Alejandro and frantically pulled him backwards.
Courtney: WE NEED TO MOVE! (She said nervously)
Alejandro: Oh relax Courtney, that weapon is far too heavy for DJ to...AHHHHHHH! (He screamed before he and Courtney fearfully jumped out of the way)
DJ slammed the weapon down so hard that it cracked into the earth and sent dust all over the island, essentially mimicking an explosion.
Chris, Topher, Alejandro, Blaineley, Chef Hetchet, Courtney, DJ, the rest of the staff-members, and even the animals started coughing hard. Dust covered and surrounded everyone.
As the dust subsided, DJ noticed that his weapon was stuck in the earth. He noticed everyone glaring at him.
DJ: ...Sorry (He said politely before rushing over to grab another weapon)
DJ picked up a wooden stick.
DJ deflected Alejandro's attacks before knocking Alejandro to the ground. DJ swung at Alejandro, but Alejandro moved out of the way before DJ's weapon could strike him.
Courtney came in swinging viciously, only for DJ's stick to knock her far backwards.
The two stared at each other intensely before DJ continued attacking. Courtney deflected DJ's weapon to the floor and then spun around as she repeatedly struck against his stick. During her last spin, she successfully broke his stick.
The three of them stood in their fighting stances after DJ's stick was broken.
Alejandro: (Touches his weapon with a fascinated look) It appears no weapon formed against us has prospered. (He teased DJ)
DJ: You should worry more about the wielder.
Alejandro: You will be broken just like the rest of the tools you've wielded.
DJ: (Angrily throws down his broken stick and stares at his crate)
Alejandro: (Points his weapon at DJ) Go on, pick another weapon for us to destroy. (He casually mocked)
DJ: (Walks to his crate)
Courtney: (Points her weapon towards DJ)
DJ: (Pulls out his next weapon from the crate in complete shock) ...a pillow? A PILLOW?!!!
Alejandro: HAHAHAHAHAHA! (He laughed hysterically)
DJ ran onto the field and brutally swung the pillow at Alejandro's face. With all his might, he managed to make Alejandro fall to the ground, but Courtney came just in time to defend Alejandro. DJ blocked Courtney's' attack and Courtney cut through the pillow, getting feathers all over the place.
Courtney: ACHO! (She sneezed)
Alejandro: (Looks up at Courtney from the ground) ¡Salud!...ACHO! (He sneezed)
DJ ran over to pull his next weapon out of the crate.
DJ: (Pulls out the "weapon") Is this a PLASTIC BAG from a DOLLAR STORE?!
Chris: Yep! And if you lose it, you owe me ten cents!
DJ rushed into battle ducking and dodging attacks. He wrapped the bag around Alejandro's neck, but Courtney attacked him before he could make Alejandro submit. DJ blocked Courtney's attack, but as a result, Courtney cut through the bag.
Chris: That ten cents is coming out of your daily pay, DJ!
DJ: (Runs back over to pull a weapon out of the crate)...(Widens eyes)...this can't be real...this cannot possibly be happening. (He said in annoyance with his head down)
DJ pulled a young child out of the crate. The child appeared to be scared and confused.
The Child: Have you seen my parents?!
DJ: Um...I'm afraid not, little one. (Turns to Chris) CHRIS! (He snapped) WHAT DO YOU EXPECT ME TO DO WITH THIS KID?!!!!
The Producer: (Spits out his coffee) JOSHUA?! (He screamed in fear for the child)
Alejandro suddenly charged towards DJ.
"AHHHHHHH!" DJ and the child screamed as they hugged each other.
Courtney: ALEJANDRO, NO!
The child was so scared that he vomited onto Alejandro, effectively making Alejandro back away in disgust.
Alejandro: UGH! (He said, wiping the vomit from his eyes)
DJ gently placed the child down and the child ran away into the producer's arms.
The Producer: (Hugs the child while yelling at Chris) KEEP MY KIDS OUT OF YOUR GAME!
Chris: (Tries not to laugh) Sorry, dude...(Chuckles)...Sorry!
DJ looked in his crate hoping to find something useful and came across his last weapons. He smiled and lifted the weapons out.
Alejandro and Courtney widened their eyes.
DJ held a heavy two-handed straight-sword in each of his hands, ready to fight. Despite their weight, he was able to wield both.
Alejandro and Courtney got in their fighting stances.
DJ attacked.
Alejandro and Courtney attacked in unison, but were overwhelmed by DJ's rhythm. DJ kept up with each of their attacks, often giving them small cuts.
The fight moved around the forest and intensified. DJ was knocking down trees and cutting through many things in the process of swinging at his opponents.
DJ knew that if he lost his weapons, he would lose the challenge. Eventually, the swords would break. He thought of an idea.
DJ ducked, dodged and deflected for as long as he could. Eventually, combat got closer.
DJ, Courtney, and Alejandro took one final spin to swing their swords.
SHING! Alejandro and Courtney had cut through DJ's swords, but DJ's movements continued.
DJ had each end of the broken swords against the necks of his enemies. One end was against Alejandro's neck, and one end was against Courtney's neck.
DJ, Courtney, and Alejandro froze in place while breathing very heavily. Alejandro stood before DJ with a shocked, concealed rage, while Courtney felt impressed, dumbfounded, and defeated all at once.
Chef Hatchet: Whoa!
Topher: WOO HOO! He beat Al and beat Court AT THE SAME DANG TIME!
Chris: Yes Topher, we saw it. (He said, feeling annoyed). DJ...(He said begrudgingly), as the winner of the second part of our semifinal challenge, I will be giving you an advantage in our third and final part of the challenge.
DJ: (Lowers his severed weapons) Are you both ok? (He asked Alejandro and Courtney)
Courtney: (Widens her eyes, before giving DJ a sad look)
Alejandro: (Walks away, concealing his anger)
Chris: DJ, do you mind meeting me up ahead while I talk to Courtney and Alejandro?
DJ: Yeah, sure (He said as he walked away, knowing something was not right)
Courtney: (Turns to Chris) That was...unexpected.
Alejandro: (Turns to Courtney and speaks sternly) I apologize for doubting you. Your effort was magnificent...but YOU (He turned and pointed to Chris)...you are failing to properly manage your own show AND our agreement.
Chris: Dude, NONE OF US EXPECTED HIM TO WIN THAT! He's not easy to beat. I...barely know what to say.
Alejandro: I do... (Slowly approaches Chris and then grabs Chris by his shirt, much to Chris' worry)
Chris: ...
Alejandro: (Leans close to Chris' face with a stern stare)...That man is afraid of snakes. Mentioning his mother makes him uneasy. He would die for his friends. He also cannot swim. I want you to take his greatest weaknesses AND DROWN HIM IN THEM SO WE MAY WIN!
Chris: I SWEAR, MAN! I AM DOING MY BEST!
Alejandro: Your "best" is not even a FRACTION of being good enough! YOU SHOULD'VE ELIMINATED HIM LAST NIGHT OR LET HIM GET ELIMINATED FIRST WHEN YOU HAD THE CHANCE!
Chris: I NEEDED TO GET RID OF THAT DELINQUENT DUNCAN!
Alejandro: I COULD'VE DESTROYED DUNCAN BY NOW! In case you do not notice, we have a BIGGER problem at hand that we cannot seem to eliminate!
Courtney stood not far from Chris and Alejandro, watching their fierce exchange with worry in her eyes.
Chris noticed her and got an idea.
Chris: He's gonna lose. I bet my Savings account on it.
Alejandro: He better. (Releases Chris' shirt and walks away) Otherwise, you will need "saving" from me.
Chris: (Wipes off his shirt and walks towards the next challenge area) Haha, just a slight misunderstanding. (He said nervously with a smile, attempting to calm Courtney). Come on, Courtney!
Courtney: (Follows Chris and Alejandro with unease)
Confessional (Courtney): What did I get myself into?
The final three competitors met on the top of a platform above a river of sharks.
Chris: (Uses Bullhorn) Alright, guys. This challenge is a simple one.
DJ: Why are we in our bathing suits?
Chris: (Uses Bullhorn) Because in this challenge, THE LAST ONE LEFT ON THE PLATFORM WINS THE ENTIRE CHALLENGE! You will be fighting each other with your bare hands. You have the option of pinning the opponent, knocking out the opponent, and pushing the opponent off the platform.
DJ: May I PLEASE have my advantage?
Suddenly, a crate was dropped in front of DJ.
Snakes slithered out of the crate.
DJ: AH! (DJ screamed in fear before backing away) How is THAT a reward?!
If you reach through the snakes, you will find some weapons at the bottom.
DJ: "Reach through the snakes"?!
Suddenly a thunderstorm occurred.
Chris: (Notices the storm) NICE! This is perfect weather for a semifinal challenge! GAME ON! (He said with the bullhorn, beginning the challenge)
Alejandro snapped his fingers, making Fang, the mutated shark, jump onto the platform and attack DJ.
DJ grabbed Fang by the jaws and glared at Alejandro.
DJ: More hypnosis?! What is wrong with you, man?!
Alejandro: (Snaps his fingers again)
Flying fire-breathing mutant goats flew around the competitors.
DJ managed to throw Fang into the water, but Courtney soon jumped onto him.
Chris: (Uses Bullhorn) Show him no mercy, Court!
DJ: Courtney?! What are you doing?!
Courtney: We're in the middle of a challenge! (She said, struggling against him)
Chris: (Uses Bullhorn) You wouldn't hit a woman, would you DJ?! What would your mother think?! (Chris mocked)
DJ: Mama's not here, and I don't remember you having a problem with us SWORD-FIGHTING! (He said furiously to Chris before throwing Courtney off of him)
Courtney: Oof! (She said, hitting the ground)
Alejandro: FIRE! (He said to the flying goats)
The flying goats unleashed their fire onto the platform.
DJ ran as fast as he could to escape the flames. The entire platform caught on fire.
Alejandro: (Whistles)
The snakes responded to Alejandro's whistle by seizing DJ's legs and wrapping themselves around him. DJ screamed in agony.
The goats continued firing at DJ, but DJ broke a piece of wood off the platform and used the piece as a shield.
Fang returned out of the water and climbed back onto the dock.
Alejandro: (Calls to Fang and points Fang towards DJ) ¡Apúrate!
Fang charged at a wounded DJ with his jaws open.
DJ brutally punched the creature in its nose, threw his fiery shield at the goats, threw Fang at Alejandro, and pulled off the snakes in a struggle.
Alejandro and Fang went flying over the platform.
As it started to rain hard, Courtney attacked DJ with a piece of broken wood from the platform. DJ pulled out a piece of wood to defend himself.
Courtney swung at DJ with all her might, but DJ blocked her attacks.
She swung again.
Courtney: Fight back!
she swung again.
Courtney: Fight back!
She swung again.
Courtney: FIGHT BACK! (She roared with exhaustion)
DJ gave Courtney an angry look.
DJ and Courtney suddenly turned to the crate. Most of the snakes were gone. They remembered Chris mentioning a weapon hidden underneath. They each jumped towards the crate and each pulled out a large gun.
Chris: UH OH! It looks like DJ and Courtney have BOTH gained access to our leech-firing guns. With the pull of the trigger, the guns will send an army of blood-draining leeches onto their opponent's face! WHO WILL SHOOT FIRST?!
DJ and Courtney held the leech guns at each other's faces intensely. DJ was very close to her. There eyes were interlocked onto each other. They stood wounded, exhausted, and breathing heavily into each other's faces. DJ's stern glare become more of a confused and curious look as his eyebrows slowly raised from his eyes.
DJ: ...I never wanted to hurt you.
Courtney: ...
DJ: ...I guess this is what it feels like...
Courtney: ...This is what WHAT feels like?
DJ: ...
Courtney: ...
DJ:
Courtney: ...
DJ: (Drops weapon)
Courtney: DON'T! Come on! (She screamed while still pointing her weapon at him)
DJ: (Slowly falls to his knees)
Courtney: COME ON! (She roared through clenched teeth, holding back tears and aiming her gun at DJ)
Chris: (Uses bullhorn) Yo! Mr. and Mrs. Smith, WRAP. IT. UP ALREADY!
DJ: (Continues speaking to Courtney) You want it?
Courtney: ...
DJ: It's yours...(Taps out)
Courtney: (Drops a tear and gasps lightly)
Chris: (Uses bullhorn) DJ IS OUT OF THE CHALLENGE!
DJ: You win, Courtney. (He said in a sad tone)
Chris: (Uses bullhorn) She still needs to beat Alejandro!
Courtney: What?
Suddenly, Alejandro appeared behind Courtney on a flying goat, which stopped Alejandro from falling into the water. Alejandro then leaped off the goat and pushed Courtney to the ground on top of DJ.
Courtney: OUCH!
DJ stared at Alejandro furiously.
Chris: 1...2...3! ALEJANDRO WINS! ALEJANDRO WILL BE SELECTING WHO GOES HOME FOR THE NIGHT!
Unexpectedly, the entire island started shaking. The monk's spade that DJ plunged into the earth had caused a chain reaction across the entire island. Water erupted out of many areas on the island. The mutated animals, the producers, the competitors and the rest of the living creatures fell into the ocean as the entire island collapsed into the sea.
Chris: (Pops his head out of the water)
DJ: (Pops his head out of the water)
Chris: Dude, YOU SANK BONEY ISLAND!
DJ: GOOD! One island down, one to go!
Chris: Um, no...YOU will be the "one to go", buddy!
Courtney and Alejandro resurfaced.
Chris: You are gonna be sending DJ home, right? (He asked Alejandro)
Alejandro: Must you actually ask?
DJ and Alejandro glared at each other while Courtney looked down with guilt.
Chef Hatchet lowered a helicopter down towards the water and recovered the staff and cast members.
The staff and the final three competitors were returned to the mansion of Camp Wawanakwa 2.0.
Knowing Alejandro would send him home, DJ packed his bags and prepared to leave the island. After he finished packing, DJ left his bedroom to go make a phone call.
DJ picked up the phone and called Lightning.
The phone was picked up.
Lightning was in his house with Leshawna, Duncan, and Sammy.
Lightning (on the Phone): Sha-Lightning speaking!
DJ: Dude, I lost.
Lightning (on the Phone): DJ?
DJ: Dude...I lost! (He said in tears)
Lightning: Ok, what happened?
DJ: IT'S NOT OK! COURTNEY DOESN'T CARE ABOUT US ANYMORE! EZEKIEL IS STILL MISSING!
Lightning: Well, hold on...
DJ: MY MAMA IS UPSET WITH ME! ALEJANDRO IS GONNA WIN! CHRIS IS GONNA GET AWAY WITH EVERYTHING! THE SHOW IS GONNA GO ON! I TRIED TO BE TOUGH! I TRIED TO BE BRAVE! I TRIED TO DO THINGS ON MY OWN WITHOUT MY MAMA! BUT, I LOST THE GAME AND I LOST EZEKIEL! I'M A LOSER, MAN! I CAN'T DO ANYTHING RIGHT! I COULDN'T EVEN (BLEEPING) WIN THIS (BLEEPING) CONTEST! (Screams and punches a hole in the wall)
Lightning (on the Phone): ...Wow (He said as people around him overheard the outburst)
DJ: (Breathes heavily and puts his hand on his head) I...I can't believe I just spoke to you like that. I'm sorry. I am so sorry! Forgive me, Lightning. (Looks down, feeling very ashamed)
Lightning (on the Phone): It's cool, bro...we can't win every game, remember?
DJ: (Smiles)
Lightning (on the Phone): You taught me that.
DJ: (Laughs lightly)
Lightning (on the Phone): You ain't a loser. It's an evil game. Don't let it get to you. Just get outta there with your sanity while you still have it. We have a lawsuit to form.
DJ: You guys are still doing a lawsuit?! Without Courtney's team, do you think we have a shot at beating Chris?
Lightning (on the Phone): I just want to try. We gotta try, bro. I don't want anyone else to get suckered into the game.
DJ: What about Courtney?
Lightning (on the Phone): You've gotta let her go, man. Maybe she'll come to her senses another day.
DJ: (Wipes his face) Yeah, maybe. I'll see you when I get off the show. I gotta go.
Lightning (on the Phone): Alright bro, sha-keep your head up! Bye, dude! (Hangs up)
DJ, Chris, and Alejandro met at the Dock of Shame by the Boat of Losers.
Chris: Where is Courtney?
Alejandro: No matter, we both know I will be sending DJ home. She probably couldn't bare to see him leave. (Turns to DJ and sees that he brought his luggage to the elimination ceremony.) Well DJ, it appears that I have wiped out you and your entire team...again.
DJ: Yes, you have.
Alejandro: Any regrets? (He asked almost mockingly)
DJ: I lost because I refused to defeat that woman. You've been in a similar scenario before. Alejandro...I do not regret letting Courtney win. Some things are more important than the game. You realized that once. I hope you realize it again.
Chris: (Yawns)
Alejandro: I will NEVER make that mistake again.
Chris: It's time to go, DJ.
As DJ prepared to step on the boat, the group was greeted by the sounds of footsteps and wheels rolling against the dock. Courtney came walking down the Dock of Shame with her suitcases in hand.
Chris: Courtney...what are you doing?
Courtney: DJ, please open your bag.
DJ: (Slowly squats down and opens one of his bags, pulling out an invincibility statue)
DJ, Alejandro, and Chris: (Gasps)
Courtney: Alejandro, you cannot eliminate a contestant who has the invincibility statue.
Alejandro: Why would you give him the invincibility statue?!
Chris: Excuse me, Madame Friendship! We only have one day left on the contract! The finale is tomorrow, and Alejandro has immunity! So someone needs to go!
Courtney: (Turns to Chris) You don't get it, do you? I am leaving the competition.
Chris: Huh?!
Alejandro: (Shakes head in disappointment)
Chris: But, what about "Courtney vs. Alejandro"? What about your spot in the finale?! What about the RATINGS?!
Courtney: I have a lawsuit to file, and I intend to make you pay for all the trouble that you have caused every contestant that has ever appeared on your shows!
Chris: Hold on there, Missy! YOU SIGNED A NEW CONTRACT stating that you CANNOT sue me...
Courtney: So long as my position as a finalist is solidified and utilized, I am bound by the agreement. However, that position can no longer be utilized because I am QUITTING. It is called a withdrawal, Mr. McLean. We can speak more about breached and broken contracts when we are in court.
Chris: You little...(He said angrily)
Courtney: Alejandro, (She said as she turned to Alejandro) since you are so eager to go up against the best competitor...you will face DJ. You know and I know that HE is the best. I wish you a humble and humiliating defeat.
Alejandro: (Continues glaring at Courtney)
Courtney: (Turns to DJ) And DJ...(Approaches DJ) I am...I'm (Drops tears)...I am so sorry for hurting you, I am so sorry for betraying you, and I am so sorry for letting you down. I let everyone down. Chris needs to be stopped, and I was wrong for making deals with him.
DJ: (Hugs her head and smiles, dropping tears of his own).
Courtney: (Hugs him back passionately) There is so much more I want to say to you, (She said with her head buried in his chest) but I don't deserve...(Lips quiver)...I-I don't deserve...
DJ: (Brings Courtney's head into full view and looks into her eyes) You don't deserve what?
Courtney: ...I don't deserve you. (Gradually steps out of DJ's arms)
DJ: (Gives Courtney a very sad look)
Courtney: I hope you find Ezekiel again.
DJ: ...
Courtney: ...Goodbye, DJ (She said unhappily before getting on the boat with her things)
After boarding the boat, Courtney slowly sailed away. She stood against the wind with a weak smile, waving at DJ. Once she was out of view, DJ fell and sat on the edge of the dock, letting his tears hit the ocean.
Chris: Ah man! What a weak episode!
Alejandro: What a weaker competitor! Chris, this is an outrage! I KNEW WE SHOULD'VE KEPT AMY!
Chris: The fans HATE Amy! I couldn't let that happen!
DJ stood up and left the scene while Alejandro and Chris continued bickering.
DJ returned to the mansion. He walked up the stairs and felt alone. He imagined Lightning, Duncan, Courtney, Leshawna, Sammy, Ezekiel, and Dakota in their respective former rooms. He also remembered the barbecue party by the burned football field.
DJ entered his room, feeling left behind. He showered, brushed his teeth, meditated, and then finally collapsed into bed. He stared at the teddy bear that he shoved in his suitcase and turned away from it, facing the lamp. He slowly turned out the lights. The dark surrounded him, but he was no longer afraid of it, and he slept.
Chris: (Looks at camera) Well, I hope you enjoy watching the Brickhouse take on the Arch Villain! Who will win the million dollar prize and triumph over this rebooted mess of a season?! Find out in the epic and exciting finale of TOTAL...DRAMA...FOR THE LOVE OF MO...
Alejandro: (Enters camera frame and argues) YOU SHOULD'VE COME UP WITH A BETTER PLAN!
As Chris and Alejandro continued arguing, Chef Hatchet approached them both with a wild surprise.
Chef Hatchet: Oh Chris, look who I found!
Chef Hatchet held Ezekiel in his arms. Ezekiel's mouth was muzzled, so he could only scream so loudly for help. Ezekiel fearfully struggled in Chef's arms, hoping to eventually be freed.
Chris smiled sinisterly.
Chris: (Looks at Alejandro) Hypnotize him.
Alejandro did as Chris asked him and put Ezekiel in a trance. Chef Hatchet released Ezekiel. Ezekiel was now under Chris' control. Ezekiel stood calmly, awaiting his next orders.
Chris: Does Dakota still have post hypnotic suggestions? (He asked Alejandro)
Alejandro: Of course.
Chris: Good...(Makes a call on his cell phone)
Alejandro: Who are you calling?
Chris: I'm ordering you a suit...for your victory tomorrow. (He answered Alejandro before speaking to the person on the phone)
Alejandro grinned wickedly.
The scene transitioned to Courtney on the boat.
Courtney: (While sailing away, takes out her cellphone and calls Duncan) Hey, Duncan. I quit the competition. I need your help. DJ is in trouble. I will need witnesses, and from each of you I will need a witness statement...we have a show to shutdown and a man to take down.
