Chapter Four: Dodgebrawl
Chris: Last time on Total Drama Island, the Screaming Gophers kicked butt in the Awake-a-Thon when Robin took a dive during the history of Canada, and the Killer Bass suffered their first loss of the game.
[shots are shown with a pan downwards from the sun to the campers running, followed by Robin having shown to fall asleep, a clip of the Gophers cheering, then Prince John and Daffy having fallen asleep next to one another]
Katz started the first Total Drama alliance by convincing Usagi, Yogi, and Charlotte to join forces with him while Aquamarine worked her charms on Tails. All the while, Applejack hung on for her team and eventually won them the challenge.
[footage of the former four is shown of them talking before it cuts to Aquamarine talking with Tails and then to Applejack being the last contestant standing]
For all her seeming like being a complete jerkwad wouldn't arise suspicion, Fiona got played when Aquamarine threw her name out and sent her packing to the Dock of Shame. She became the second camper to rock the Boat of Losers.
[the recap is finished with Fiona angrily kicking the host in the shin before it cuts to her on the boat as it drives away as it cuts to Chris standing on the docks]
Whose plans will be discovered first? Will Applejack be able to stay awake until the end of the episode? And who will take the next humiliating walk down the Dock of Shame? Stay tuned for the most dramatic Campfire ceremony yet, on Total...Drama...Island!
(Fade to Opening Theme)
Dear Mom and Dad, I'm doin' fine;
You guys are on my mind!
Ya asked me what I wanted to be,
And now I think the answer is plain to see!
I wanna be...famous!
I wanna live close to the sun!
Well pack your bags, 'cause I've already won!
Everythin' to prove, nothin' in my way;
I'll get there one day.
'Cause I wanna be...famous!
(Na-na nanananaa, nanana-nanaa, na-nananananaa)
I wanna be! I wanna be! I wanna be famous! (Na-na nanananaa, nanana-nanaa, na-nananananaa)
I wanna be! I wanna be! I wanna be famous! (Na-na nanananaa, nanana-nanaa, na-nananananaa)
(Fade to Episode)
[scene opens with an exterior shot of the communal bathrooms before it cuts to inside. Katz is shown to be walking outside of the shower as he's suddenly halted by the appearance of Mao Mao practicing moves in front of the mirror]
Katz: And just what are you doing?
Mao Mao: Practicing what I'll be doing in case an enemy sneaks up on me from behind.
Katz: Ah, right, would that include shaking your tailless rear about as a means to throw them off?
Mao Mao: Perceptive, I see, perhaps I might entertain the offer of teaching you, on the circumstances that shall remain silent.
Katz: Take your time, I'm going to return to my grooming.
Top Cat: [steps into the washrooms as he stretches his arms] You two didn't start the session without me, did ya'?
Katz: I believe we've barely started.
Top Cat: Good, nice to see you've saved me some action.
Mao Mao: I assume we'll be free for another hour or so, you've got plenty a' time to catch up.
Top Cat: [steps into the shower] I look forward to it.
[static buzzing]
Katz: In what was a pretty standard ordeal in the restroom, with this lot anyway, I couldn't help but ponder what Mao Mao had said about silent circumstances. For his lack of ability to handle something without a swordfight, he's got a particular sense of honor, which brings the possibility of him being onto me. I shall have to keep my eyes open for that.
[static buzzing]
[the scene cuts to the cafeteria where all twenty contestants are eating breakfast; aside from the two who had stayed awake the longest, all seem well-rested]
Applejack: [yawns] I am never stayin' up that long again…
Rarity: Darling, I think you should take it a little easy today.
Rainbow Dash: That depends if the challenge is gonna let her.
Carmen: For what it's worth, at least you proved that you can endure something that even I can't, though I still don't rule out the possibility of sabotage.
Robin: [yawns] Well, I appreciate the compliment, Carmen, I think I'll be alright, just not...errrrrrr, stretch myself out…
Tails: If we're lucky, we don't have to do anything particularly physical.
Wolf: At a summer camp? Just how likely do you think the chances of that are?
Fox: I hate to admit it, but he's got a point, you think you'll be alright, Robin?
Robin: Oh, don't you worry about a thing, ma' dear, if I can escape a burning castle while having a rain of arrows shower down on me, a little sleep deprivation shouldn't be too bad.
Prince John: Hmph, speak for yourself, you dirty little crook.
Ivy: Isn't that the pot calling the kettle black, Mr. I Suck My Thumb as an Adult?
Prince John: How very dare you talk such cheek to me, I'll-
Chris: [as he enters the lodge] Hey there, campers! Good to see you've all rested up! Well, most of you, anyway.
Applejack: I think I'm slowly developin' a hatred for that man…
Chris: I hope the rest of you are prepared to bring it because your next challenge is in ten minutes!
Rainbow Dash: Oh...shoot...guess I spoke too soon…
[the footage skips ahead to a distance shot of the campers, Chris, and Chef Hatchet inside a large glass box on the beach. Inside the box is a simple playing field, two adjacent rectangles marked by red tape, tiered seating, and the team banners with the Gophers on the left and Bass on the right]
Rainbow Dash: Okay, never mind, I think I'm startin' to like the looks of this.
Charlotte: Oh, is it swimming today? I can go back to the cabin and get my swimsuit on!
Angelina: How did the surrounding area give you the indication that we would be going in the water?
Charlotte: Well, I saw we were heading to the beach, that equals swimming!
Angelina: Uh, right…
[a whistle blows, and the camera pans over to reveal the source: Chef Hatchet in a referee's uniform. He walks across the court and past the campers, silently shaking his head and giving them looks of disgust. He finally stops next to Chris and a pile of red balls]
Chris: Today's challenge is the classic game of dodgeball. [holds up one of the balls] The first rule of dodgeball is: if you get hit with the ball-[throw it toward an off-guard Angelina]-you're out!
Angelina: Oof! Hey, I wasn't ready!
Chris: Then it's a good thing that was a practice throw, hope your ballet skills come in hand when you've got a barrage thrown at you. If you catch the ball, the thrower gets sent out and the catcher gets to bring in another team member out on the court.
Jasper: Shouldn't be too hard to work around, I'm already liking the sound of this.
Chris: Let's see, RD, try to hit me! [throws a ball to the pegasus]
Rainbow Dash: Service! [catch the ball]
Chris: If you're holding a ball, you can use it to deflect a ball, but, if it knocks the ball out of your hands, you're out.
Charlotte: So what do we do if the ball comes?
Chris: [deflects Rainbow Dash's throw with his own ball] You dodge!
Charlotte: [the ball hits her with enough force to strike her down] Oof!
Chris: [winces] Ooooh, you were supposed to dodge!
Charlotte: [gets up with her eyes rolling about] Dodge...ball...right…
Katz: [sighs] This can only go so well…[puts a paw between his eyes]
Chris: You have one minute until game time! Both teams will have to pick five people to sit out at the start.
[scene cuts to the Killer Bass huddled next to one another]
Wolf: Okay, now is not the time to get lazy, we need to put out our strongest effort so that the Gophers don't have the chance to take the advantage. Who wants to sit out the first round with Sleeping Beauty?
Prince John: I shall take on the responsibility, I'm not risking any damage to my face out there. [sits down on the bench next to Robin]
Wolf: Right then, who's joining me out on the court?
Jasper: I'm not missing a shot at this, you're gonna need all the strength you can get.
Ivy: I'll make sure to give 'em a match they won't forget.
[Chef Hatchet oversees the court as the teams get into position. Both teams have put forth their first players: Wolf, Jasper, and Ivy have been joined by Daffy and Carmen for the Bass, while the Gophers have put forward Yogi, Usagi, Katz, Angelina, and Rainbow Dash. Each team has three balls in their half of the court, and the rest of the campers have already taken seats in the background]
Jasper: You Gophers are gonna be mincemeat by the time we're done!
Rainbow Dash Bold words, this is my kind a' game!
Chris: [as both teams shoot looks to one another] Both teams ready! Best of five games wins! Now, let's dooooodge some ball!
[Chef blows his whistle and the benched campers cheer, the first match has begun]
[Wolf, Jasper, and Ivy pick up balls for the Bass, staring at their opposites, Katz, Yogi, and Usagi]
Wolf: Prepare to eat dirt, Gophers!
[Wolf makes the first serve and throws his ball at Katz, but he dodges it and returns fire. The Bass scatter, and Jasper tightens her grip on her ball before throwing it at Yogi. The brown bear's reaction is too slow to avoid getting hit in the chest and knocked backward. Chef blows his whistle and signals for Yogi to leave the field. A scoreboard appears along the bottom of the screen showing 4-5 in favor of the Killer Bass. The Bass on the benches begin to cheer again while Katz glares at his alliance-mate]
Rainbow Dash: So that's how you want to play it, well, let me show you how it's done!
[Wolf is only just shy of getting hit by Rainbow Dash's ball as he dodges to the right. Ivy makes a counterattack to hit the pegasus square in the chest. Chef blows the whistle again and the scoreboard is updated]
Rainbow Dash: Aw, c'mon, seriously?! [huffs off to the bench]
Ivy: That's how we do it! [suddenly gets hits on her arm] Oof! What the?!
Angelina: Sorry, but you gave me an opening.
[the Gophers cheer for their first hit of the game]
Angelina: Alright, everyone, let's keep it together! OH! [bends herself out of the way to only just miss Carmen's ball]
[Usagi aims to throw her ball at the lady in red, but gapes when she sees Carmen catch it]
Carmen: Gotta be a little more crafty than that, my dear.
[Chef whistles for Usagi to take a seat and Tails to take the court. The scoreboard dings, showing the Bass at a heavy 5-2 advantage]
[Daffy aims for a pot shot at his two foes, but they dodge and Katz sends a volley back, his ball hitting the duck on the forehead as he's knocked back. The whistle blows as Daffy huffily makes his way off the court and onto the bench]
[Katz has scooped up another pair of balls and throws the first at Wolf who is unable to dodge in time. This has served to distract Carmen to which the feline throws the second ball which hits her on the arm]
Katz: What was that about being crafty, my dear?
[Carmen scowls as Chef blows his whistle, the scoreboard showing the game tied at 2-2. It is now Katz and Angelina for the Gophers facing Jasper and Tails for the Bass]
Jasper: Okay, squirt, listen up, I'll take care of the devil while you deal with the pretty pink posie over there, got it?
Tails: Okay, I got it. [throws his ball at Angelina, but she ends up catching it. This results in him being whistled off the court] Awwww…
Jasper: Oh, great, now I gotta deal with these two myself.
Wolf: Remember, what was that you said about mincemeat?
Katz: Seems like she'll be eating her own words not too soon.
[Jasper growls as the cat and mouse throw their balls at her. For the large gem's size, she proves to be quite agile, dodging one of the balls and snatching another off the ground. She then chucks it at Angelina who is unable to react in time as the ball hits her chest and sends her to the ground]
Angelina: Ow! No need to be hard!
[Chef blows his whistle and signals Angelina off the court. Katz and Jasper stare down at each other. Katz makes the first throw, but Jasper dodges. The orange gem then throws her ball at the feline, only just missing him at his side]
Katz: Ha, miss-OOF! [gets hit on the back from the ball having ricocheted off the wall, causing him to lurch forward and land on the floor]
Chris: Hmm, unorthodox, but I like it. Chef?
Chef: [shrugging] As long it don't touch the ground.
[Chef signals the match's end, the scoreboard reading 0-1 as the Killer Bass cheer. Jasper is greeted with a high-five from Wolf as she rejoins her team]
[scene cuts to the Gophers having a team discussion on their bench]
Rainbow Dash: Okay, people, just what was that?! We can't just let the Bass get one over on us!
Angelina: Isn't that hypocritical to say when you were the second one out in the last match?
Rainbow Dash: Hey, hey, hey, that was a fluke, I'm gonna show those fishes who's got game!
Mao Mao: In that case, allow me to offer a suggestion that might help us win the next match.
Rainbow Dash: Alright then, Mao Mao, whatchu got for us?
Mao Mao: Alright then, the plan's simple…
[scene cuts to the Bass]
Tails: Jasper, that was awesome what you did back there!
Fox: Guy never saw it coming!
Jasper: [smirks] Nothing to it, I've taken on tougher so that was a breeze.
Carmen: All we need are two more wins and it'll be a surefire win for us.
[the shot cuts back to the court, the players ready and waiting. The Gophers had fielded Katz, Rarity, Top Cat, Charlotte, and Mao Mao to the Bass' Wolf, Jasper, Aquamarine, Fox, and Carmen. The whistle is blown, and Wolf, Jasper, and Carmen launch balls one after the other, but the Gophers seem to all be in good form as none were struck out]
Rarity: [sing-song] Oh, darlings, I'm over here~
[Jasper throws her ball at Rarity, but the unicorn jumps away before she can be hit]
Rarity: I say, did any of you feel that breeze?
Charlotte: [throwing her ball up and down in her hands] I'm a little dodgeball, I do dodgeball things, I'm thrown across the court like I've got a pair of wings, I-OH!
[Charlotte gets hit with a ball while distracted, revealing her assailant to be Aquamarine, Katz facepalms]
Mao Mao: Well then Screaming Gophers, I believe we can get started now.
[Aquamarine only has enough time to notice that the Gophers are now holding most of the balls before she gets pelted by them. The remaining Bass look on speechless at their teammate's fallen form, not noticing a few of the balls rolling back over the centerline. They suddenly look back to see the Gophers holding the balls confidently. Moving as one, they throw at Mao Mao's signal and easily hit Wolf. The play was repeated with Jasper, and then Carmen, and finally Fox]
Fox: [groans as his eyes spin about] What...what just happened…?
Top Cat: I'd say that you lot just got served the Screaming Gophers.
[the whistle is blown and the scoreboard changes from 4-4 to 4-0 in a single flash. The Gophers cheer once again]
Rarity: What do you know, it actually worked!
Mao Mao: Haha, if there's one thing a legendary hero picks up over time, it's that his tricks never fail him, as the results display clearly.
Rainbow Dash: Huh, if we keep playing like this, we won't have a problem winning!
Katz: I'll concede, not too bad, Mao Mao.
[scene cuts over to the Bass, still dumbfounded over their recent loss]
Prince John: What on earth was that?! They picked you off like you were hypnotized!
Fox: I don't see you making any effort in terms of contribution, we need to come up with another plan.
Jasper: [growls] I can't believe those stupid Gophers got the better of me, I outta-
Robin: I believe I might have the solution for that; if we keep as many balls on our side as we can and prevent them from working together, that should give us the advantage.
Wolf: Can't argue with that, we'll use their own tactics against them and nab 'em dead set and off-guard!
Carmen: Here's how we'll do it; One of us keeps track of the balls while the others coordinate shots. We should target Katz at the beginning if possible, as he appeared to be the one taking the lead last couple of rounds. After that, aim for whoever stands out the most.
Wolf: Essentially we pick off the strongest of the herd so that the rest will scatter and become disorganized, leaving us with fresh targets.
Ivy: Never thought I'd say this, but that's a solid plan, coming from Carmen anyway.
Fox: I suppose I can say the same coming from Wolf.
[Wolf and Carmen glance at each other with a grin]
[a flash sends the scene to the third match. Robin and Prince John have joined Wolf, Carmen, and Jasper for the Killer Bass against the Screaming Gophers' line-up of Katz, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Mao Mao, and Usagi. Each member is holding a ball in their hands before Chef gives the signal to start. Wolf is the first to throw, being accompanied by Jasper and Carmen, all directed towards Katz. The feline is able to duck and deflect the former two balls, but is unable to miss the latter's curve throw. The whistle is blown, the scoreboard updates, and the Gophers are momentarily stunned]
Applejack: Okay, ya'll keep it together now, don't let 'em swipe the rug from under us! Prince John's open!
Prince John: This is absolutely ridiculous, to think me, me, serving the role of a target-OH!
[the lion is pummeled by three balls and then bounce towards Robin, passing the balls to his teammates]
Robin: It's all yours now!
Applejack: [realizing her mistake only too late] Uh-oh.
[the earth pony tries to scramble for a ball, but is unable to make an effort before she gets struck out]
[the score is now 3-4 in favor of the Bass, rather than wait for Mao Mao and Rainbow Dash to prepare themselves, Usagi tries to target Robin, but misses her shot, resulting instead in her being struck and sent to the bench. Mao Mao and Rainbow Dash are then shown getting hit in a similar manner]
[the Killer Bass celebrate their second victory as the four victorious teammates retreat to their bench]
Robin: Huzzah! We're in the golden circle!
Jasper: They didn't stand a chance!
Prince John: Though I don't approve of the plan in its entirety, I will give credit where it's due.
[scene cuts to the Gophers]
Rarity: Now what do we do? We're sitting ducks if we don't think of a new strategy!
Katz: They were clearly targeting me last round, it would do us little good for me to go out there again. I'll sit out the next round if only to think up how to beat them in the next game.
Mao Mao: In that case, I'll assume command from here on in, Top Cat, Angelina, Yogi, Rarity, you're with me! Let's kick some Bass tail!
[Angelina, Mao Mao, Rarity, Top Cat, and Yogi are shown to be facing against Fox, Robin, Ivy, Daffy, and Aquamarine. The six balls are already in hand, and the campers merely wait for Chef to blow his whistle. He does. No one throws a ball, every teammate is holding back, tensed up, and waiting. The bench campers are on the edge of their seats in anticipation as the teams wait for the other to throw first, hoping to collect their balls]
Chris: [steps onto the court] Okay, time out! This is boring, so I'm making a new rule: anyone who holds on to a ball for more than five seconds without throwing it or using it to deflect another ball is out. I wanna see some action, people! [steps off the court for Chef to blow his whistle again]
[the sudden flurry of action is slowed down into a montage of hits and misses as the campers throw away their strategies on impulse. Top Cat lobs a ball at Fox, who has already thrown at Mao Mao; the black cat bounces it away and nails Daffy. Rarity dodges gracefully only to get hit by Ivy just as Robin knocks out Yogi, and the scoreboard shows 3-3. Angelina launches a ball at Ivy, while Top Cat and Fox knock each other out of the game simultaneously]
[Mao Mao and Angelina are left starting down Robin. They look at each other, then at their target. Angelina cocks her arm and throws. Robin manages to evade her attack, but is unable to deflect Mao Mao's. Chef blows his whistle and the scoreboard updates to show the second win for the Screaming Gophers]
[scene cuts to the Gophers celebrating their win]
Rainbow Dash: Awwwww, yeah! Whose the champions, that's right, we are!
Charlotte: Yippee! We're gonna win!
Mao Mao: If we can take out Robin Hood, there's no way we can lose the next match!
Applejack: Steady yourself, partner, we need one more match to win, and we don't wanna get overconfident.
Katz: The farmgirl has a point, if I may suggest, we focus on distracting the Bass and catching their balls instead of deflecting them.
Top Cat: It's as good a plan as any in my books.
[scene cuts over to the Bass]
Ivy: Okay, we might have a bit of a problem on our hands. The five-second rule complicates our strategy to take their balls with ease.
Prince John: Oh, that stupid host, he wants us to lose on purpose, I'm sure of it!
Carmen: Now's not the time for petty squabbling, we need to keep your heads us for the last match, it's all or nothing.
Tails: Let me for this round, I haven't played in ages.
Prince John: You? What could you possibly do with that small size of yours?
Fox: [under his breath] Not be a total spineless wimp for one thing?
Tails: I might be small, but I've got a few tricks up my sleeve.
Wolf: [sighs] It's worth a shot, like it's been said, all or nothing.
[scene cuts to the teams lined up; Katz, Angelina, Mao Mao, Rainbow Dash, and Charlotte for the Gophers against Wolf, Jasper, Carmen, Robin, and Tails for the Bass]
Chris: Gophers, Bass! Let's send this sample to the lab, and see whatcha made of!
Jasper: SERVICE! [throws her ball furiously at Charlotte who obliviously turns around to look at something, missing her] Huh? Oh, COME ON!
Rainbow Dash: Charlotte, hold your ball up!
Charlotte: Hmm? Why's that?
[Wolf throws his ball at Charlotte, but holding the ball in her current position deflects it, causing him to gape]
Wolf: Oh, you are fucking kidding me now…
Charlotte: Tee-hee, catch the ball, puppy! [throws her ball at Wolf who catches it, resulting in the whistle]
Angelina: [tries to aim at Carmen] C'mon, I got it! [ends up getting struck out by Jasper] Crumbs!
[Jasper is distracted by her victory long enough to be hit by Katz, causing her to huff to the benches. Rainbow Dash and Carmen simultaneously knock each other out of the game, followed by Wolf and Katz facing off one another, stilting their eyes before they throw, resulting in them knocking each other out. The only two contestants left on the field are Mao Mao and Tails, watching each other from their respective sides of the court]
[static buzzing]
Tails: Yeah, I was pretty nervous at that point, it all came down to me, the lone fox for the whole team.
[static buzzing]
Wolf: I had serious doubts that the kid was gonna last against the sword twirling 'heroic', I mean, just lookit them.
[static buzzing]
Carmen: I actually thought that he was doomed at that moment, we were all depending on a kid to win us the game.
[static buzzing]
Jasper: Mao Mao vs. Tails? Don't tell me you had a good idea of who was gonna win that match, not like if it were me.
[static buzzing]
Mao Mao: You've played a good game, my friend, but only one of us is allowed to win this match.
Tails: In that case, I wish you luck, because you're going to need it.
[Mao Mao and Tails stare down one another, western style, their respective teammates are on the edge of their seats to witness the outcome. Finally, Tails makes the first throw at Mao Mao, but his ball is deflected by the black feline. In return, Mao Mao wings his arm back several times before chucking the ball at the kitsune. The ball hits him and flies into the air, the Killer Bass and Screaming Gophers watch with their mouths agape as it falls in slow motion. Tails looks up in shock and stretches his arms out...as the ball lands in his hands]
[Chef's whistle is blown as the scoreboard updates to 0-1 and cheers erupt from one half of the court]
Chris: The Killer Bass WIN!
Tails: YES! I did it, I did it!
Mao Mao: It...it's not possible…[gets down on his knees]...NNNNOOOOOHOHOHOOOOOO!
[the Bass are shown lifting Tails up in joy]
Ivy: Tails, that was amazing!
Robin: Marvelous work, my friend!
Fox: You really pulled through for us!
Jasper: Heh, not bad, kid.
Wolf: [ruffles the kitsune's top fur] Ayyyyeee, let's hear it for the kid!
[the Killer Bass continue to celebrate as they carry Tails across the field and out of the court, passed the stunned Screaming Gophers]
Chris: Gophers, what happened? I thought for sure you'd recover swiftly, guess I was wrong.
Rarity: [scoffs] I don't need to take this mockery, I'm heading to the showers! [sticks her nose up and flounces off]
Angelina: I second that notion. [huffs off in a similar manner]
[the rest of the girls follow their lead, minus Charlotte smiling as always as she follows the troupe]
Applejack: Honestly, no tact…
Top Cat: Ah, great, what are we gonna do for the ceremony…?
[static buzzing]
Tails: I guess I really pulled through for the team in the end, show the world just what a little kitsune can do.
[static buzzing]
Mao Mao: The mark of a true warrior is to never shed a tear in the face of adversity, so I used the time to vent out my frustrations in the forest with Geraldine. Who is she? This baby right here. [unsheathes his sword]
[static buzzing]
Top Cat: Uh, yeah, did anyone happen to catch the lack of trees missin' in a spot of the woods?
[static buzzing]
[scene cuts to the elimination ceremony where the Screaming Gophers are all sat down]
Chris: [holding a tray of marshmallows] Campers! You've already placed your votes and made your decision. One of you will be going home. And you can't come back. Ever. When I call out your name, come pick up a marshmallow...Angelina.
[the mouse stands up to collect her marshmallow]
Rarity...Katz…
[the unicorn and the red cat stand up accordingly to collect their treats]
Usagi, Top Cat, Applejack…
[the human girl, yellow feline, and earth pony rise up from their seats]
Yogi...Charlotte…
[the brown bear and the blue girl go up to collect a marshmallow, the latter giving a smile to Rainbow Dash which returns before her expression becomes anxious]
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Rainbow Dash: [lets out a huge breath in relief upon hearing this while Mao Mao gasps] Oh, thank God…[runs up to collect her marshmallow]
Mao Mao: [sighs] I understand, I failed you all, I'm not worthy to remain here on this island...no, no. No tears, I get that this is difficult, but I just want you all to know that-
Chris: Mao Mao, the Dock of Shame awaits!
[Mao Mao sighs dejectedly as he makes his way past his former teammates, giving him looks of either sympathy or indifference]
Chris: Alright, some of that actually was dramatic. Kind of. What do I care, I get paid either way! Haha, bonus!
[fade to credits]