After Max's departure from last evening, the Salmon were able to rest considerably better. No more ramblings about diabolical schemes, or ridiculous inventions like a mind control helmet that would make farm animals do your (or more accurately, Max's) bidding. No, all was well in their little tree house, except someone was missing, Scarlett.
The ginger-haired woman paced back and forth somewhere near the shores of the small key so nobody could catch her plotting.
Scarlett: Let's see here, Max had been my ally for only one episode, thank goodness. I can't use Rodney- Amy is already trying to seduce him- and Jasmine is too strong-willed. I doubt she'll be useful… Hmm.
An idea then came to her… Sammy.
Scarlett: She's weak-minded, and due to her years of abuse, she'll do anything to get rid of Amy!
She cracked a smirk.
Scarlett: They won't know what hit them!
She then waltzed back to the tree house, where Rodney was sitting outside with some wilted flowers.
Scarlett: Rodney, what are you doing?
Rodney: It's me and Amy's five-day anniversary, so I brought her these flowers!
He pushed them closer to the geniuses face, which she tried to back away from, but unfortunately, it was too late.
Scarlett: Agh-phoo!
She sneezed very hard, getting some spit on Rodney's face.
Rodney: Woah, you have flower allergies?
Scarlett (fixing her glasses while talking): Um, yes, I happen to have troubles with narcissus.
Rodney: But I'm not being narcissistic.
Scarlett: Oh, I'm sorry, I meant daffodil. You know, sometimes I just forget not everybody knows these kinds of facts.
Rodney: Oh, well, um, sorry for making you flare up.
Scarlett: Apology accepted.
Confessional (Scarlett): Yeah no, that was a lie, even though that was a minor human mistake, I'm still gonna make sure I remove Rodney from this cast, since he is a massive threat. Also, he's an idiot, and I can't stand idiots.
The confessional ends with a shot of Sky, Shawn, and Edward all foraging for the others.
Sky: …and thanks to Jade, I got into gymnastics.
Shawn: Hmm, interesting story.
Edward: I can concur. That was cool, but what exactly does your sister do now?
Sky: Oh, after she graduated from university, she went into rhythmic gymnastics.
Edward: Oh, cool!
Shawn: Yeah, you always wanna be fit. That way you can't get caught by the Mafia!
Edward gave Sky a wink and she followed suit.
Edward: So, we should head back to the others, right?
Sky: Good call.
Shawn: Yeah!
And they all strolled off. As the scene faded into a picnic with all of the Salmon, with Rodney cradling Amy in her arms, and her making an alligator face.
Rodney: Baby, I love your eyes. Both of them.
Amy: Oh, you!
She then made an ugly laugh, while Sammy just groaned.
Jasmine: Dang, I knew she was kind of annoying, but this?
Sammy: Yeah, I know. It sucks.
Just then, the PA systems sounded off, but the voice didn't belong to that of Chris.
Chef (PA): Alright, maggots! Move on over to the south side beach, and bring some swimsuits, you may get wet! That's an order!
No quibbles were given. Soon, everyone reached their destination.
Beardo: Dude, what's with the shirt?
He said when Edward walked in.
Edward: Hey, it was something I thought looked neat. That, and I don't wanna be shirtless today.
Leonard: Okay, but then what about him?
He pointed his thumb to Shawn who was in a full metal scuba suit.
Beardo: Probably something about zombies and all that.
Edward: Yeah, that dude is something else, isn't he?
Shawn: You don't have to be rude about it!
Edward: Ah crud, dude. No, we weren't, it's just-
Shawn: For your information, it's so I can better scope the sea floor.
Chef then intervened.
Chef: 'Cept you don't wanna do that. See, this island happened to be hit with a huge wave, and now we have a bunch of creatures, namely, eels.
Edward: E-Eels?
Chef: Darn right! Now, Chris decided to go have a little vacation, and he wanted me to host this challenge. Now, how it will work is you all have to fight on these boardwalks.
The large man pointed over to two longboard walks with dueling sticks on each side.
Chef: Now, you could fight. But if you happen to be a little sissy baby, then you have the choice to run to the other end and snag three flags. If you get all three, your team wins.
Rodney: Okay, this should be easy!
Chef: Oh, you'd think that, wouldn't ya? But no, these eels are very… aggressive.
Edward: U-Um, okay!
The screen cuts to static
Confessional (Edward): Okay, I happen to have a small fear of eels, but only because they are just water snakes! That image is horrifying! Hopefully I can help my team out, because I don't want to go home just yet.
Cue the confessional ending. Now all the teams are in proper position, and Rodney is ogling Amy.
Amy (In a flirtatious tone): Oh, you like what you see?
Rodney (his face redder than his hair): Yuh-huh!
Amy giggled as she flaunts her extremely skimpy red bikini to her bewitched ally.
Jasmine: Okay, so while they do that, Sammy, you think you can do this?
Sammy: Sure! I just hope we don't duel. I have upper body strength, but being knocked into a pool of eels? That may be a challenge.
Jasmine: Well, I believe in you.
The Aussie smiled at Sammy, who mirrored.
Chef: Now… get to it!
He blew the air horn, and the teams scrambled to find the first-goers.
Sky: I'll do it. I can run and get the flag!
Ella: Be careful, Sky!
Sky nodded and dashed off, carrying a stick just in case.
Jasmine: Alright, I'll do this!
Soon, she sprinted off, and then, the two girls passed each other.
Jasmine: Hope you packed your bags!
She grabbed one of the flags and ran off.
Shawn gawked. He thought she was elegant.
Shawn (under his breath): If only we were on the same team…
Ella: Shawn, did you say something?
Shawn (panicked): Um, no! I was just… uh… breathing…
Ella's eyes lit up as she figured out what he was hiding.
Ella: Oh my stars! You like Jasmine!
Edward: I saw that coming.
Shawn: Wait, what?
Edward: Yeah, I felt you two had a good chemistry.
Shawn: Won't you guys be upset I'm attracted to the enemy?
Ella: Good heavens, no! Love is love, and nothing can say otherwise!
Edward: Agreed. Congrats on you, bro.
He offered a fist, which Shawn bumped, just as Sky arrived.
Sky: Okay, I got that done and over with. Who wants to take a swing? Pun intended!
Beardo raised his hand and made a bell ring noise.
Beardo: I mean, I haven't done much today, so why not?
He puffed up and charged across the wooden platforms while Topher decided to take the next turn.
Topher (Cocky): Looks like tubby's going down!
Beardo: T-Tubby? GRH! NOBODY CALLS ME TUBBY!
He then whacked Topher right on the head, causing him to slip into the sea, and then being washed up on shore trying to get the eels off of himself.
Confessional (Topher): Sooo… maybe trash-talking strangers isn't something I should do.
And with that, Beardo returned.
Edward: Son of a gun! Beardo, what was that?
Beardo: Oh, sorry about that. It's just, he called me tubby, and it just set me off. Everyone back home keeps telling me I'm too fat.
Ella: My word, how inconsiderate!
Beardo: Yeah, I know. It's not that great, but I've been bottling my anger and converting that passion into music. Trust me, it helps!
Ella: Oh, how nice! I'm glad you aren't always in a bitter mood!
Edward: Yeah, you are probably one of the chilliest guys I've ever met! Back in the States, most of the people I meet in school just wanna show off the cool new stuff they have and make people feel bad for not being as wealthy.
Ella: Oh, you come from America?
Edward: Why, yes I do!
Leonard: Dunno, you give a bunch of British vibes.
Ella: And I thought you also came from Canada.
Edward: Oh, well, it's fine!
Beardo: Wait, are you?
Edward: I'm no Bill Gates, but I happen to have a great home! It's big enough so I get a good amount of exercise when I just wander around.
Leonard: But wait, then if you have a decent amount of money, why'd you join Total Drama?
Edward: Simple, I wanted to go on an adventure, try something unique, and maybe find new friends!
Beardo: In that case, it seems your wish was granted!
Edward: Yup! I cannot thank you all enough! All of you are really great!
Ella: Oh, why thank you, Edward!
Edward: You're welcome, Ella!
Sky: Guys, I would hate to be the one to do this, but can we please get back to the challenge?
Edward: Oh, right.
Sky: Edward, do you mind doing this?
Edward: What? The challenge? Umm, sure!
He chuckled nervously.
Ella: Edward, is there something you need to say?
Edward looked at the girl and sighed. He couldn't bring himself to lie to the sweet lady.
Edward: I may have a small fear of eels. Actually, it's mostly just snakes, but eels give me the creeps too.
Ella: Oh, dear! I'm sorry to hear that.
Sky: Yeah, I don't want to force you to do something you don't want to!
Edward: Ladies, it's fine, I promise. Now I'm gonna go get that flag no matter what!
Unbeknownst to the Bears, Scarlett overheard this.
Confessional (Scarlett): Edward has herpetophobia, something that I can use to my advantage. All I need is someone willing to help me with an idea I had on how we can inflict pain onto the competition.
Confessional ends, as she walks over to Sammy.
Scarlett: Greetings, Sammy.
Sammy jumped. Scarlett was really quiet.
Sammy: Oh, hey, Scarlett. Thanks for using my real name.
Scarlett: Eh, Samey was too simple to remember. Anyways, I want to propose an idea to you, so that we could perhaps get revenge on that dreadful sister of yours.
Sammy: Um, okay, but why do you want to help me?
Scarlett: I have an obnoxious brother back home. One time, he almost ripped some of my hair out because he thought it was a wig. He's my stepbrother, by the way.
Sammy: Oh, that has to be terrible. I like to think a younger sibling would be really nice to have so I can shape them up to be good.
Scarlett: As one might think, but developing the youth of our society is not cut and dry. So, what do you say?
Sammy thought for a moment, and smiled.
Sammy: Sure thing!
The scheming girl directed Sammy to hold her dumbbell-like weapon into the water, which led to an electric eel coiling around the metal handle.
Scarlett: Good. Then, when you give this to Amy, she'll be "shocked".
Sammy then blew a raspberry.
Sammy: Okay, that one was horrible.
Scarlett: Eh… puns really never were my forte.
Just then Jasmine walked up.
Jasmine: Oy, what are you two Sheilas up to?
Sammy: Oh, nothing. Just gonna have a little prank for Amy.
Jasmine: Oh good, I want in. She's been nothing but unbearable this entire season so far. Getting rid of her would be a godsend.
Sammy then shushed her tall friend as Amy walked up.
Amy: Hey, is that the batton looking thing we need to attack the other team? Because I really wanna have a shot at beating one of those guys up!
Sammy: Oh, sure thing.
She was about to give it to her less admirable twin, when Scarlett leaned in to whisper something.
Scarlett: Give it to her with the soft side first, so when she uses it in combat, she'll grab it, and then everyone will laugh alongside you.
Sammy complied, and Amy pranced off.
Confessional (Sammy): This is going to be fun! When Amy pranks me, it's usually something humiliating or life threatening. Like this one time, she put thumbtacks on some of my good skirts and put them on the wall. Man, am I lucky mom was there that day, she's usually never at home, but when she is, she's basically like Jasmine!
Confession cam cuts off.
Edward runs up and sees Amy.
Edward: Hey, I remember you, you're the girl who's always bullying your twin sister!
Amy: Yeah, and what of it?
Edward: It's just not cool! None of us are any more impressed by you doing it. If anything, you look like a jerk.
Amy: Oh, that is it, mister! Just wait till I-
And then it happened. She grabbed the metal segment of the dueling stick, and clashed with Edward, awakening the eel, which zapped both of them.
Edward groaned, and Amy tried to get up, but fell back down.
Edward: Hehe, they do say karma is one heck of a mistress.
Amy: Can it!
Edward: Amy, why do you hate Sammy?
Amy didn't want to answer. She was not going to admit she was jealous of her younger sibling.
Sammy gasped, she didn't mean to hurt someone else, while Scarlett slipped back.
Jasmine: Wow, that was definitely not supposed to happen.
Sammy: No, it wasn't.
Soon Ella and Sky ran up to Edward.
Sky: Eddie, you okay?
Ella: Please, speak to us!
Edward: Girls, I'm fine. Just in a bit of pain. I think I can get back on my feet now.
He did so, but wobbled a little.
Sky: No, go back and rest. Ella, you go get that third flag!
Ella: Oh, okay then, Sky!
She smiled, but felt a pit of despair as Sky dragged Edward back to the start.
Confessional (Ella): Edward is one of the kindest people I have ever seen, and it just hurts to see him be in such pain. He doesn't deserve that. Nobody does.
It ends as Rodney is also going to save his teammate.
Ella: Oh, why, hello there, Rodney. How are you?
Rodney: Oh, I'm good, just-
Amy then lets out an ear-splitting shriek, causing Rodney to turn and look in Amy's direction
Rodney: Amy!?
Amy stood up and pointed at the water, absolutely pale and petrified with fear
Amy: There's a Sh-sh-SHARK!
Rodney: Amy, are you all right!? What shark!?
Rodney thought of running back to Amy, but just as he was going to, the boardwalk collapsed, and a familiar-looking face popped out from underneath the waters.
Ella: Oh my, it can't be!
Rodney: Aw, crud!
A large, four-legged great white shark emerged.
Chef: Ohhh no, I'm bailin' Everybody save themselves!
He and the others then ran off, while leaving Ella, Sky, Edward, Amy and Rodney to deal with the beast, which immediately began to attack Rodney!
Confessional (Rodney): You know, I've been told a lot that I look like Scott, even though I don't see it. Not to mention I have too much dignity for that comparison. But I never thought it would actually come back to bite me in the rear end!
The scene changed into Fang literally chewing on Rodney's rear!
Rodney: Ah! Someone help me! Ow!
Amy: I'm gonna die! This is not how I wanted it to end!
She began to sob, and curled into the fetal position.
Amy: Haven't even gotten my first kiss!
Ella then eyed the shark and cleared her throat, slightly nervous, but acted as brave as she could.
Ella (singing): Oh I'd like to be, under the sea, in my friend Fang's ocean view!
Fang stopped and stared at the pale woman.
Ella: He'd let me in! We'd play some games, like maybe chess?
Fang then spat out the farmer and smiled at Ella.
Ella: Oh, me and Fang are such good friends! BFF's, what a pair! No other friends could quite compare! Oh but some of this water has drenched my hair!
She finished with a sigh as it fully calmed down the shark, and he waved bye to Ella, and did the "call me" sign with his mutant fins.
Edward: That was amazing!
He said while hugging Ella, who hugged back.
Rodney then interrupted the two.
Rodney: Hey, I'm sorry to ruin this sweet moment, but I wanna thank Ella.
Ella and Edward then snapped back into focus, and removed the hug.
Ella: Oh yes, of course. You're welcome, Rodney!
Edward: Yeah! Shame nobody actually won, though.
Chef: That's where you're wrong, string bean! Since this whole thing was ruined, we have no choice but to give the win to your team, since they had more flags.
He said, just as Ella picked up one of the flags from the water.
Chef: Well, I guess technically you had all three! Sinking Fish team! Time to vote a sucker out!
Just then Chris came in with water wings and a bath cap.
Chris: Gah, that shower took way too long to set up! My nuggets are freezing in this weather. Okay, where are the teams?
Chef: Oh, you just missed it all. We even had a surprise returnee!
Chris: Oh dear god! If it's that Freak-zekiel again, I'm hiring an exterminator!
Chef: Nah, don't worry, it wasn't Zeke.
Chris: Good, I never wanna see his ugly mug again! So, any other cool deets I need to know?
Chef: Fish team lost and Rodney and Amy probably need medical attention.
Chris: Right on!
Meanwhile, Amy had gone to hide in the woods for a bit to recollect her thoughts.
Amy: Maybe that Ed guy was right… I mean, nobody even talks to me on my team, and I'm still shaken by that shark!
She sat, but her face changed, she knew what she had to do, She raced back to the tree house, not knowing Scarlett had seen her dash off.
Scarlett: Hmm, interesting.
Amy then went back to the tree house and grabbed some toilet paper from the confessional. Rodney was entering, and his eyes beamed at seeing his "girlfriend" again.
Rodney: Sweetie, hi! How are you?
Amy: Not now, I have to make something for my sister!
Rodney: Oh, and what is it?
Amy: It's an apology note.
She was to write, when-
Rodney: Mind if I help? I'm a bit of a writer myself!
Amy stared at him, and made a smile, a genuine one.
Amy: Sure thing! But, I have to say something to you…
Rodney: What is it?
Amy: Well, at first, I was only trying to be nice to you- because-
She gulped, as she now had guilt flowing through her body. Not only had she mistreated Sammy for 3 years, but she had been a fraud to a completely innocent person, and since Rodney had been nothing but nice to her, it hurt even more.
Amy: Rodney, I used you.
Rodney felt needles in his chest, he was in disbelief that he had been duped through love.
Rodney: W-What?
Amy: I only acted interested in you just so I could boot off Sammy, and I don't want to lie to you anymore.
Rodney slumped, but he tried his best to seem unaffected.
Amy: I know I'm a scummy person, but look, after this, I'm fully changing my ways.
Rodney was still looking rather glum.
Rodney: Yeah, I know, and I'm happy for you. It's just… I was a fool for thinking I could actually find the one.
Amy sighed, she felt horrible for what she'd done now. Rodney really didn't do anything wrong to her, and now he was miserable.
Amy: No, Rodney, it wasn't your fault. I'm to blame, you really are a nice guy
She stared into his dark eyes, and made a flirtatious grin, she realized this was the time to try something new.
Amy:… and kinda good-looking too.
She then pulled him in for a kiss. Fireworks burst throughout the rural boy's mind.
Amy: How was that?
Rodney: Best first kiss ever!
Amy: Awesome, now let's go write this for Same- Sammy!
Amy caught herself before she instinctively went back to using the horrid nickname, and began working fast with her new romantic partner.
Meanwhile, Scarlett was talking with the others.
Scarlett: So I was pondering, would it not be a good time to get rid of Amy?
Topher: Don't see why not. She hasn't exactly been the most useful today.
Jasmine: Yeah, she'd never last a second in Australia. Heck, even the more populated areas she'd probably be shanked!
Sammy: I'm actually not so sure. I think that shark thing roughed her up badly.
Scarlett: She'll be fine, besides, the further she is from this island, she'll feel better, since she won't have as much trauma.
Sammy considered Scarlett's statement, but declined.
Sammy: Look, she is a horrible sister, but I just do this, it'd be pouring salt onto her wound.
Scarlett: Do as you wish, then…
And she got up off her knees and walked away.
Jasmine: Sorry, Sammy, but she had a point. Amy is just too stuck-up to work with us. If we keep her, we'll probably all be wiped out before the merge.
Sammy: It's okay, Jasmine, I won't blame you if you do.
Topher: Yeah, I'm just gonna go too. See you girls later.
Jasmine: Cheers, mate!
She then turned to Sammy.
Jasmine: Hey, girl-to-girl talk… do you?
Sammy: No! Maybe? I don't know.
Jasmine: Do you feel like trying to?
Sammy: Maybe? But I dunno, Topher probably isn't into shy cheerleader girls.
Jasmine: And what if he isn't?
Sammy: Well, I…
Jasmine: Sammy, life is short, you shouldn't pass this up!
Sammy: Okay, you know what? I won't. Thanks, Jass!
Jasmine: No sweat!
And with that, they went to face the elimination ceremony.
Chris: Okay so you guys lost again! That must really sting doesn't it?
Jasmine: Can we just get this over with?
Chris: Fine, no need to spoil the party. Anyway, you're safe, same with Samey.
The girls caught their soft snack.
Chris: Scarlett and Topher, you two are safe as well.
Both caught their marshmallows.
Chris: Okay where are Rodney and Amy?
Scarlett: Shouldn't you have waited for them?
Chris: Ugh but waiting is boring!
He said with the tone of an 8 year old, Scarlett simply scoffed, just then, the missing members rushed in.
Amy: Okay I'm here!
Chris: Great! Cause Amy, you've been voted off.
Amy: I beg your pardon?
Chris: Yup! Chef!
Amy: No wait I have to say something!
Chris: Whatever it is I'm sure it-
But he was interrupted with something that made the earth stop spinning.
Amy: Sammy I'm sorry!
Sammy: What did you just say?
Amy: Sammy, Sis, I'm sorry for everything, the name calling, the pranks, all of it!
Sammy: Wow, are you serious?
Amy: Yeah! Look, sorry it took so long for me to see it.
Sammy: No, it's fine, I'm glad you did, though, I'm gonna need a while before I fully forgive you.
Amy sighed and rubbed her arm.
Amy: Yeah, I probably wouldn't forgive me too.
Chris: Aww, isn't that touching? Chef!
And with that Chef promptly stuff Amy into the cannon, and lit the fuse.
Amy: Wait!
But it was too late, and she was blasted into the stars, with Sammy looking melancholy.
Chris: And another episode closes off, will Sammy recover from this? Will Rodney continue to be mistaken for Scott? And what if Fang is still on the island! Actually, Chef go make sure that the shark leaves.
Chef saluted and ran off with his hunting gun.
Chris: As always, stay tuned for another rip roaring installment of TOTAL DRAMA PAKITIEW ISLAND!
Votes:
Topher: I vote Amy because she isn't pulling any weight on this team!
Jasmine: I'll vote Amy, she's a pretty useless bugger.
Sammy: I won't vote for Amy because, as much of a pain in the back she can be, I feel bad she could have been mauled by a shark. I'll go and vote for Rodney instead, since I don't know him all too well.
Amy: I'm gonna vote off that weird Scarlett chick since I really wanna make it up to Sammy, I don't want this feeling of guilt in me anymore.
Rodney: Eh Topher is just kinda there, might as well cut him out, sorry dude.
Scarlett: I'm voting Amy, she is the largest threat on my team.