Team Maskwak had tried their best to sleep well, although they felt a slight tinge of guilt over eliminating Dave yesterday. Sky was the most downhearted. She still loved Keith with all her heart, but she still saw Dave as a dear friend, and she felt bad for causing such a rift in his mind. It was now barely morning on the desolate isle of Pakitiew, and everyone was calm now.
Sky (Sleepily): Oh! Ah, g-good morning, guys.
Edward (Yawning): Good morning, Sky. How are you?
Sky: I'm fine, but this cave is getting a little chilly.
She shivered as the cool air blew in through the entrance.
Ella: Oh, yes. It feels almost like winter here.
Beadro: It's a good thing we have blankets, otherwise we may get bitten by Jack Frost.
Leonard: No worries, I think we'll live. Surely a little gust shouldn't be too bad!
He removed his blanket, and the icy wind pierced his flesh.
Leonard: Okay, you guys may be right!
He scrambled to put his blanket back on, and wore it as if it was a bathrobe.
Edward: And Shawn still keeps disappearing into the night for, um, "special reasons"…
Shawn: Actually, I'm out here.
Edward jumped as Shawn poked his head from the roof.
Shawn: Yeah, I kinda got lazy last night and stayed up here. That's okay, though, right?
Edward: Yeah, yeah, bro. It's cool, it's chill.
Sky: Good, because guys, I think we need to start stepping up our A-game if we want to win the challenge, because we've already lost two people, and we can't afford any more failure.
Ella: I agree, all of you are so friendly, I'd hate to see one of you bast away into the night again.
Shawn: Guys, don't panic, okay? We can win, all we need to do is keep our heads high, and prepare ourselves for the next big event.
Sky: That's kinda just rewording what I said, but I appreciate the team spirit!
Shawn: Thanks, I happen to be very athletic, so I could agree with you on those points.
The view changed to show the tree house belonging to Team Kinosaywak, where Max was snoring loudly.
Topher (Disgruntled): Dude, keep it down. It's, like, 6:00 a.m. or something.
Max (Yawning as loud as a wolf howl): Hey, someone as malevolent as me gets tired doing so much.
Topher: Yeah, because faffing around with the redhead one room over is just so exhausting.
Max: Of course it is, she was kind of slow when walking with me yesterday.
Topher stared at the pudgy boy blankly, but decided he wasn't worth the sass, and just went and pulled some combs from his bag.
Rodney (Who just awoke): Why do you need those combs, dude?
Topher: Hey! Good hair care is important!
Max: It's rather feminine in my books.
Topher: Shut up! You guys just don't care if you have poor self-grooming skills.
Max: Whatever, everyone will cease the laughing when I rule over them all.
Topher: Yeah, I'm terrified.
Max: As you should!
He began to laugh, but then swallowed a fly and began choking furiously.
Rodney: Ah, crud! Don't worry, little dude!
He then punched Max right in the gut, causing the insect to exit through his mouth, meanwhile, Max was seething in anger.
Max: Fool! You shall rue the day you ever messed with me!
Topher: Okay, I'm rueing, I'm rueing.
Rodney put out his finger, and the fly landed on it.
Rodney: Sorry, little guy. I didn't mean to, but hey, at least you're alive.
Max: Fine, I'll accept this blunder for now, you orange-flavored buffoon.
Rodney: Alright! High five!
Topher just snickered at how ridiculous these two's interactions were. However, all the commotion had awoken some of the girls.
Jasmine: Dear lord, what are you all clattering about?
Max: Nothing that concerns you, ma'am.
Jasmine: Okay, Max, are you and I gonna have an issue? 'Cause I can arrange that.
Max (A little frightened): Uh, no! Not at all, miss!
Jasmine: Good.
He then noticed the girl with glasses.
Max: Ah, minion! There you are.
Scarlett (Trying her best to keep her cool): My name is Scarlett.
Max: If you really wanted me to remember, you should have gotten a name tag or something…
Scarlett: You know what? Forget it.
And she stormed off, and climbed down the ladder.
Max: W-wait! Minion? Scarlett!?
Scarlett: Forget it, I'm not going to waste a millisecond more with you and your ridiculous plans! It's over, Max!
Max then stood in shock, as the brainy girl abandoned him.
Back at the lodge, Sammy and Amy were bickering as usual.
Amy: I'm just saying, the rest of the Salmon girls could benefit from you quitting that stupid snoring habit!
Sammy: Me? I'm not the one taking a whole half hour just to brush their hair.
At last, Topher had lost patience.
Topher: Alright! I have had enough! You two are sisters, you look the same, and you guys should stop arguing. It would be a benefit of the team if you just cram it!
Amy: Sheesh, okay, weird theater dude.
She climbed back down from the tree, while Sammy stayed to talk to Topher.
Sammy: I'm sorry about all that. It's just, she really gets on my nerves.
Topher: I could tell, she gets on mine too. Like, is she gonna do anything besides whine about you existing?
Sammy: Aside from acting like a dictator? No.
Topher chuckled, while Sammy made an awkward, but grateful, smile.
Confessional (Sammy): Topher's a really funny guy, probably one of two people I enjoy talking to. Jasmine's the other... Obviously. Gah! Sammy! What are you doing? Nobody needs to be reminded about it.
She grabbed her head, and the video diary ended.
Chris (Over the intercoms): Alright, dudes and dudettes, come on over to the clearing. We've got a simple challenge today.
Sammy: And by simple, he probably means painful and humiliating.
Chris: And by simple, I do mean simple. It's a children's game, for crying out loud. There should be no way you guys can fail this.
Sammy made an embarrassed expression while Topher chuckled.
Topher: Yeah, that guy is an odd one.
Sammy: Says his number one fan…
Topher: Hey! I respect people of the arts; it's something I'm just into.
Sammy: Oh, so you're like an actor?
Topher: Pretty much, my big goal is being an actor in a reality show, and Chris is the most popular host around. Everyone in my school cannot stop gossiping about his feats.
Sammy: Woah, that must be some school.
Topher: Yeah, but it's not too exciting. Otherwise, it's just a ton of jock plus cheerleader relationships going around.
Sammy: Well, I think that's something cool to think about.
Topher: Trust me, if you were in my shoes, you'd be singing a different tune.
Just then, Ella ran up.
Ella: Oh, did someone mention singing?
Sammy: Yeah, but it was just metaphorical..
Ella: Oh, I see then...
Topher: Actually, wait. Ella, what's your school like?
Ella: Pretty amazing, everyone is positive and well-mannered!
Sammy: Wow, that's awesome! You don't know what I would give just to live in a nice and kind community.
Ella (A little concerned): Oh, is your academy not as nice?
Sammy: No, and you can thank Amy for that. She loves embarrassing me every chance she gets, and makes me look like an idiot.
Ella: Oh, I'm dreadfully sorry about that, Samantha. You seem like a very nice person.
Sammy (with a smile growing on her face): Oh- Really?
Ella: Yes, even though we aren't teammates, you seem like someone who only strives to do her best!
Sammy: Well, thanks, Ella! I needed that encouragement today.
Ella: You're welcome!
And they parted ways, only shortly, though, as they had reached their destination soon.
Chris: Well then, I see everyone is here and accounted for, so we can begin our challenge for the day, a little game called "Truth, or Scare".
Scarlett raised her hand.
Scarlett: Don't you mean, "Truth or Dare"?
Chris: No, I do not. This is a little different, since you aren't being dared, you're doing a mini challenge.
Jasmine: Mate, that's the exact same thing.
Chris: What? Darnit, Chef!
Chef: Well, what did you expect? We've been on the air for 6 whole seasons; we're gonna run out of ideas eventually.
Chris: Alright, fine… whatever… "Truth or Dare", I don't care.
Sammy chuckled at the rhyme, while Chef rolled his eyes at Chris's attitude.
Chris: Anyways… so, there's gonna be a penalty if you fail to say something truthful or if you fail a scare.
Chef then opened a box full of metal collars.
Shawn: Electro-shock collars!?
Edward: I mean, I knew the guy was a little off his rocker, but…
Ella: I don't wanna die!
Chris: Confused Bears, calm your jets. These are the same as the electric chair from Total Drama Action. They're even made by the same manufacturer, which is also our sponsor for the episode, ACME Corporation- we make em' you buy em' then scalp em'.
Ella: Oh, so they won't kill us?
Edward: And wasn't ACME also responsible for that salad spinner that Owen demolished from last season?
Chef: Yes they were, but that's not important. Also, not to worry, Billy over here tested these collars.
He then pointed over to a blonde haired intern that looked like a surfer. His eyes were bloodshot, and his hair was frazzled.
Edward: At least it won't kill us. That would be a terrible way to go.
Shawn: Wait a tic, if we get a truth question, what's gonna keep us from lying?
Chris: I'm glad you asked. Everyone, say hello to Officer Clucky.
A chicken then fluttered in, holding a badge.
Chris: He's got his own law firm, and he can drag your dishonesty out of you like one of those magicians with the handkerchiefs.
Sky: I see.
Chris: Alrighty-roo! So, let's start, shall we?
He pressed a button on a remote, causing the overhead display to display Rodney and a Halo.
Chris: Okay, Rodney, this is a simple one. How many girls have you had a crush on?
The farmer began to sweat furiously, as he was scared to say the truth, as Amy would probably dump him.
Rodney: One! Only Amy, hehe.
Chris: Mm-hm. So, Clucky, what do you think?
The bird shook its head and Chris pressed a dark blue button, causing Rodney, as well as the rest of his team, to get electrocuted.
Rodney: Alright, fine! It was every girl in my 6th grade gym class… I thought athletic girls were awesome!
Amy: Ah, that's great to know.
Rodney: Amy, sweetie… look, I'm-
Amy: No, it's a compliment, because I'm very athletic, too.
Sky raised an eyebrow.
Sky: Aside from cheerleading, you don't really look the part.
Amy: Hey! You can't judge what you've never tried.
She snickered as Sky just sighed defeatedly.
Chris: Um, okay, moving on…
Once again, he pressed the red button, and this time, it was Jasmine with a flame.
Chris: Okay, Safari Girl. This is a scare, and yours is feeding an iguana without your hands!
Jasmine just gave him a cocky look.
Jasmine: Mate, I did that back in primary school for a quarter.
Then she got the food, and balanced it on her lips, and then tipped slightly over to the lizard, which then crawled over her chin and ate all the food.
Chris: Okay, maybe I shouldn't have pre-prepared these mini challenges.
Jasmine gave him a punch to the shoulder, knocking the host down.
Jasmine: Hope you Bears bring your best!
Ella: We will, I promise!
Edward chuckled.
Ella: Oh, was it something I said?
Edward: Yeah, you basically just trash talked Jasmine by accident!
Ella: Oh dear! Well...
She then turned back to the tall woman.
Ella: Jasmine, I'm sorry for trash talking you by mistake!
Leonard and Beardo joined the chorus of laughter too.
Beardo: Ella, you are way too nice for this world.
Ella: Well, yes! I think we need more kindness in this world, so I set out to do just that.
Leonard: A noble cause to be sure!
Chris: Okay, we got that, now let's get on with my thing!
It was now Sky's turn to do a dare.
Chris: Alright, Sky. For this, you will chug a gallon of mineral water.
Sky: Really? It doesn't seem too bad…
Chris: One catch, though, you have to finish in under two minutes. Otherwise, it will be as if you never did it anyway.
Sky gulped. Chef gave her the water, and she eyed it nervously.
Confessional (Sky): Okay, drinking water shouldn't be too bad, but I usually try my best not to guzzle the whole supply down, since it would mess me up later. Fellow gymnasts would know what I'm talking about.
The confessional ends, now cutting to Sky only being half a cup done.
Shawn: C'mon, drink that water!
Sky (submerged): I'm doing my best!
Leonard: Girl, this isn't a tea party! It's a competition.
And with that one word, Sky began chugging faster, and faster, until…
Chris: And she has done it, folks! Both teams are now tied by a single point. Alright, we have till noon, people, so let's go!
The next one up was Amy and a truth prompt.
Chris: Amy, this one is easy, but who do you actually hate the most?
Amy: Duh, Samey of course!
However, in a surprising turn of events, the team was electrocuted.
Chris: Wow, okay. Did not see that one coming.
Confessional (Sammy): Woah, Amy's least favorite person isn't me? This has got to be a sign!
Transitions to another confessional.
Confessional (Amy): Okay, despite everything, I don't completely hate my sister. Why? Because I'm more mad at the fact that I can never beat her! She's such a "Little Miss Perfect", and I hate how mommy and daddy seem to like her way more than me. You air this, and I'll kill you, Chris!
She then points to the camera.
Chris: Oh yeah, let's see who's getting unlucky today!
It was Leonard's turn.
Chris: Okay, Leonard, you love DND, right?
Leonard: Of course!
Chris: Ever play with a bear?
Leonard's eyes shrank in horror.
Ella saw the bear and immediately waved.
Ella: Why, hello, Bartholomew!
The bear waved, only for Chris to give it a look, and it cleared it's throat.
Chris: Alright Leonard, let's see how you fare!
We then cut to Leonard and the bear each planning their moves.
Leonard: Your mages have all been countered! What will you do now?
The bear sweated furiously, until the air horn blasted.
Chris: Annnd time's up! Now, let's see who got farther.
He examined the board carefully.
Leonard: This board looks fake and- store brand.
He shuddered as he spoke.
Chris: Well, yeah, I don't know dirt about this. You're the expert.
Chef (under his breath): I used to play.
Leonard beamed as he heard it.
Leonard: No way! You, Chef?
Chef: Hey! Not a word to anyone!
Chris: Chef, it's live TV.
Chef then looked to the camera, screamed, and covered his face, and ran off, creating a ruckus.
Ella: Poor Norbert.
Chris: Yeah, no worries, he'll be fine; he just needs some time. Any who, let's get one more truth in before we get to the scary lightning round.
Edward: Bro, why would you need a lightning round?
Chris: Hey, we only get so much air time thanks to commercial space, so we have to do a lightning round so we get a winner.
Edward: Alright then…
Chris: Okay! Who's the poor sucker this time?
The poor sucker was Max, needing to tell the truth.
Chris: Max, what is your favorite hobby?
Max (in an uncaring and arrogant tone): Making diaboli-
He then remembered what happened with Rodney, and felt his stomach churn, until finally…
Max (quietly): Babysitting Mrs. Masterson's infants.
Shawn: Um, I beg your pardon!?
Max: I babysit!
His loud voice wasn't at all menacing, and everyone burst into a fit of laughter, except Ella, who just smiled.
Ella: Maximilian, that is the most wholesome thing I've ever heard!
Edward: Yeah, I can agree. It's just, he keeps trying to tell us he's just so evil!
Shawn: Hey, maybe he can take over for Super Nanny!
Max blushed, and curled up.
Max (On the verge of bursting into tears): Can we just get this wretched game over with!?
Chris: Okay, okay, whatever drives your four-wheeler…
It was now a lightning round, which was full of ridiculous challenges, such as Edward needing to dress up as a cowboy and having to wrangle Chef in a bull costume, Beardo needing to wipe his nose pickings onto Leonard, and Jasmine having to lift and toss Amy into a water target, similar to Leshawna in season 1.
Chris: Oh, man, this stuff is awesome! I mean, wow, did you see that last one? Rodney took a hoof to the nards like a champ!
He turned to the farmer, who had an ice pack in his… area.
Chris: Unfortunately, we somehow tied, probably thanks to Edward.
Edward: Hey, I will not pet something that can kill me.
Chris: Hey! People are more likely to be killed by their pet dogs, so give the spider a break.
Edward just huffed, and Ella placed her hand on his shoulder.
Ella: Don't worry, we won't think any less of you for not wanting to.
Edward sighed and looked at the black-haired girl.
Edward: Thanks, Ella. I needed that.
Chris: Anywho, since we need a tie breaker, the next two people who get selected are gonna take these bags and untie them to press the other team's shock collar.
Max: Yes! This is something I can do.
Topher: Whatever you say, PBS Kids.
Max: I will make your life eternal pain and suffering!
Topher: How? By tucking my kids in goodnight?
Max made a pout, like he was gonna pop a vein.
Chris: Easy there, kiddo, we still gotta see who's gonna step up to the plate.
He pressed the remote and it spun the roster of both teams, until they landed on Ella and Max.
Max: Yes! The fairy tale princess shall no longer reign, and Max's vengeance shall be upon all of you!
Amy: Max, are you compensating for something?
Max: I wish for no more back chat out of your mouth!
Amy: Ugh, whatever you say, "Shrimpy".
Ella: Oh my, that is a lot of negativity.
Shawn: Come on, Ella! You can do this!
Edward: Yeah, so far you've been pretty good at challenges. I'm sure you can pull off a success!
Beardo: Go get them!
Ella smiled at the encouragement.
Ella: Thank you all so much! I'll try to win it for us!
And she skipped merrily to the bags.
Chris: Okay, Ella and Max, whoever unties the bags and electrocutes the other team first, wins. Ready? Get prepared! Begin!
Ella effortlessly untied her bag, while Max was struggling.
Ella: Oh, would you like some help?
Shawn: Um, Ella, if you do that, he'll shock all of us!
Ella: I know, but I can't bring myself to ignore someone in nee-
She then dropped the remote, causing everyone on the Salmon to fry. At least Max's bag finally opened.
Shawn: See? If you believe in yourself, you'll get what you want.
Ella: Not sure if that means me or Max, but thank you anyway, Shawn!
Max (Dizzy): Where's the person mechanic?
Chris: Chef's still turned tail and run, so you'll just have to lay here for a bit.
Max: Chris, you are more evil than I could ever dream to be…
And with that, the grey coated boy passed out.
Nightfall was upon the isle, and the shore was drenched in waves, as a small section lit up to host the elimination ceremony for the evening.
Chris: So far, it seems the eliminations are balanced, which is actually pretty cool. Usually, one team dominates while the other is just chock full of losers… Anyway, if I call out your name, you're safe. If not, have a "good" flight. First up, Jasmine.
The large woman just held her hand out and the marshmallow fell onto it.
Chris: Amy and Samey, you two can bicker even more now.
They each grabbed the edible white blob.
Chris: Topher, you're also safe.
Topher: Yes! Thank you, sir.
Chris: M'kay, whatever, dude. Anyway, Rodney, you're in the bottom 3 for being a lumbering liability. Scarlett, you just kinda fade in the background, and Max is just annoying.
Max: You really do suck, McLean.
Chris: Don't care what you say, bro, 'cause you are outta here! Chef?
Chef: Oh, this is gonna make me feel a whole lot better.
He then grabbed and threw the boy in the barrel of the cannon.
Max: I'll be back!
Chris: Whatever you say, Arnold!
And with that, Max was eliminated as he kicked and screamed in the air.
Chris: Seems the not-so-evil "Evil-Doer" has been done in. But who's going off next? And do Topher and Sammy have a thing going on between them? Find out next time, on Total Drama: Pahkitew Island!
Votes
Sammy: I'm gonna vote Max cause he seems really annoying.
Amy: Max, 'cause, oh my gag, he's worse than Samey!
Topher: Little purple hair dude is out for the count.
Scarlett: I'm gonna vote off Max. He was a horrible alliance member!
Rodney: Sorry, little guy, you're out.
Jasmine: Max.
Max: They all deserve to be punished, but I'll vote for Scarlett for betraying me!