Chapter Eighteen: That's Off the Chain!
Chris: [narrating] Last time on Total Drama Island; in a challenge of Hide and Seek, campers had to avoid capture by Chef 'It', or partake in an unwelcome bath.
[the footage cuts from the stock shot of Chris on the docks to the campers assembled for the challenge in the previous episode. It then shows the challenge beginning as well as the campers scattering. Chef Hatchet, water gun in hand, waggles his eyebrows and looks eagerly at the camera, then kicks down a door]
Some had weak hiding spots while others won invincibility.
[Charlotte is shown hiding in a bed while Katz blasting Chef with his own gun is also played]
Meanwhile, Fiona gathered the girls together to discuss plans on taking down the guys. With a bit of persuasion, as well as a bit of reluctance, the ladies sparked up an alliance with each other.
[four of the girls are shown putting their hands in the center while in the cave before it cuts to all five on them in the cabin]
On the other hand, it seems the guys had the same idea as they began formulating their own plan to keep ahead of the girls, albeit with slightly less unity.
[the five guys are shown discussing plans in the cabin before Katz walk out on the discussion, all under the suspicious eye of Wolf]
In the end, regardless of "he said, she said", the final vote ended up giving Fox the boot, hasta la vista, space cadet. However, it didn't end there, as both Fox and Wolf ended up exchanging a few words with each other in a way I'm sure many didn't see coming, I sure didn't. But hey, lemme tell you, that is good television.
[the elimination is shown briefly, followed by Fox and Wolf giving their goodbyes to one another before the former gives the latter a rather cheeky peck on his lips]
At the moment, it seems Katz and Fiona's little partners in crime duo's given them an edge over the competition, though only time will tell how loyal they'll remain to one another.
[a clip of the two talking in the cave is followed by their discussion at night towards the end, followed by Katz dropping the rock he was holding on the ground]
Will the girls realize who's pulling their strings? Will the guys be able to stay unified for more than five minutes? Will I be stuck hosting reality TV for the rest of my life?
[a shot of the girls talking in their cabin is accompanied by the guys doing the same thing, followed by several shorts clips of Chris in various poses from the season before it cuts to his signature position on the docks]
Find out, on this episode of 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)
[the episode opens with a shot of the moon overhead the trees. It then cuts to Rarity, Angelina, and Charlotte by a stream, having removed their shoes and put them on the grass]
Angelina: I don't mean to intrude, but what exactly are we looking for again?
Charlotte: Tee-hee, we're not looking for anything, I just wanted to take a dip in the creek, but since I didn't wanna leave you two out of it, I brought you along.
Angelina: I see…
Rarity: To be honest, I don't mind it myself, the water's actually rather refreshing, feels nice after running around all day.
Angelina: Hmm…you know, I think I see what you mean, it's nice to take a breather in a place like this. Where everything's still and calm.
Rarity: Exactly, I've never been much for staying out in the wild for long, and this camp wasn't exactly what I had in mind, cursed false advertising…but regardless, when we're not out and about doing whatever, I can appreciate the environment around me.
Charlotte: There you go, I knew you'd like it here, I've been having a blast around here, I've met so many new friends, I've gotten to eat marshmallows by a campfire, I've played games, it's everything I could wish for outta summer camp.
Angelina: While I wouldn't share those exact sentiments, I will admit, the forest is actually rather…beautiful, especially with the fireflies. [puts her paws down into the water to catch a drink] Oh, lookit us, talking like this, it's almost like I'm not on reality TV, it's nice to be…real with each other, you know?
Rarity: I completely get what you mean, even if we have to compete against one another, it doesn't mean we can't be friends.
Angelina: You reckon you'll hold the same sentiment if either of us makes it to the end?
Rarity: Hehe, you can bet on it, darling.
Charlotte: Oh! Look what I found, this pretty blue rock! [holds it up to the unicorn and mouse] I hope I've got some string lying around, I wanna make a necklace out of it.
Rarity: I can help you with that if you'd like, I do have a thing for making things out of rocks per se.
Charlotte: Yippee, thanks, Rarity!
[static buzzing]
Rarity: You know, it's not every day I get to be on good terms with people outside of my friend circle. Hopefully, this'll mean smooth sailing all the way to the finals.
[static buzzing]
[the three girls are shown making their way back to the cabins, until Rarity at the front trips over something]
Rarity: OH!
Angelina: Rarity, are you alright?
Rarity: Yes, yes, I'm fine, darling, I think I just tripped on a rock.
Charlotte: [picks up the rock] Oh, someone's written on it. [shows the two to reveal the rock having Wolf's name engraved on it]
Angelina: I see Wolf's got true instinct when it comes to marking his territory.
Rarity: [snickers] You're lucky he wasn't around to hear that.
Charlotte: Maybe he thought it was a lucky rock, so he wrote his name on it, cuuuute.
Angelina: If it's so lucky, I imagine he might have carried it with him, bit strange just to drop it…yeah…
Rarity: Um, Angelina, is something on your mind…?
Angelina: Huh? Oh, it's nothing, just zoned out for a bit, uh, shall we get on inside?
Rarity: Alright then, lead the way.
[the three head off back towards the cabins, but Angelina takes one look back at the rock]
Angelina: Um, you two go on ahead, I just want to seeeeee something…
[Rarity shrugs as Charlotte skips ahead of her. Angelina walks back towards the rock and then picks it up]
Angelina: I don't know why I'm getting worked up over a little…[turns the rock to see something that Charlotte didn't notice]...what the…?
[static buzzing]
Angelina: Okay, call me paranoid, but I just noticed this…[flips over the rock to reveal the terms "MY CRAFT" engraved on the bottom]...is this some kind of clue…oh, what am I saying, it's just a silly rock, it doesn't mean anything.
[static buzzing]
[scene cuts to the next day with a shot of a flying disc spinning through the air. It is caught by Top Cat as Wolf stands nearby, and the con artist throws it back across the beach; Carmen jumps to grab it out of the air from between Fiona and Mao Mao. The camera cuts over to the docks where Katz is lying down on his back while Rarity is sitting a few feet away from him hanging her legs over the planks. Her peaceful expression is interrupted by a fly buzzing around her head. The unicorn tries to wave off the insect with her hand, but as she continues to swat, Rarity's wrist gets caught by an irritated Katz]
Rarity: Hey!
Katz: Do you have a moment to spare?
Rarity: Um, sure?
Katz: Good, if you're going to flail your arms around like a mental patient, do it on the other side of the pier. I say this given how close you were to assaulting my face, which wouldn't be very pleasant, now would it?
Rarity: Uh, no, I suppose it wouldn't…my apologies, I was just trying to get rid of a fly.
[the fly returns to buzz around the two, but is suddenly caught in Katz's paw and then crushed]
Katz: Flies are only good for a spider's dinner…
[scene cuts back to the beach as the others are continuing their game of frisbee]
Mao Mao: Pass it here, I'm open, open!
Carmen: Okay, here it comes. [aims at Mao Mao, but then throws at Fiona]
Fiona: Hey, whoa! [only just catches the frisbee] Don't throw me off!
Carmen: That's what you get for not paying attention.
Fiona: Is that right? In that case, fluff ball, go long! [whips the frisbee back at Wolf as it catches air time, though the lupine manages to grab hold just in time] Ah, damn it.
Wolf: C'mon, sissies, ya' wouldn't know a real game unless I was playin' it.
Top Cat: Well, as a matter of fact, I happen ta' be the frisbee champion of the alley three seasons running.
Wolf: Against those odds? I'm sure anyone could win like that.
Top Cat: Oh, really? Can ya' win like this? [throws his hat into the air as it whirls about before landing back in the feline's paw] How's that fa' style and grace?
Mao Mao: Hmph, clearly you've never seen my ultimate triple spin technique. [spins around three times before whipping the frisbee out at no one in particular, causing it to fly off several yards away from them]
Carmen: Okay, I suppose that's…something, don't know what the story behind it was. Guess I'll go retrieve the frisbee.
[before Carmen can move, the loudspeaker squeals, forcing everyone present to hold their ears in pain]
Loudspeaker: Morning, campers! Your next challenge awaits you at the Arts and Crafts Center!
[a flash transitions the scene to a shack, Chris' all-terrain vehicle parked in front of it as the host himself walks across the shot in front of the campers already assembled around a nearby picnic table]
Chris: Welcome to the Arts and Crafts Center!
Wolf: Which, unsurprisingly, looks more like an Arts and Craps Center.
Chris: Yeah, it used to be an outhouse, but now it's where Chef parks his road hog.
[the point-of-view moves to the other side of the door as Chris kicks it open, causing Wolf, Top Cat, and Fiona to poke their heads in and grin at what's inside; a red-and-chrome motorcycle sparkling despite being surrounded by dusty tools and bottles]
Wolf: [whistles] Nice ride.
Top Cat: Beautiful!
Fiona: Aw, sick!
[the camera cuts back outside and pans across the campers]
Chris: Which brings us to your challenge; building your own wheels! [mimes revving a motorcycle]
Angelina: Um, not sure if you've noticed, but not all of us are experienced in creating motorcycles.
Chris: I'm glad you brought that up because you'll be sticking to pedal power. You'll find all the parts you need in our bike depot. [motions behind to a large pile of disassembled bicycle parts] Once you've collected the basics, you can trick 'em out any way you want using props from the Arts and Crafts Center. [puts on a military-style helmet and gets back on his ATV] The best design wins! [stops as he begins to drive off] And! To prove I'm a nice guy, I'm even throwing in a bike manual. [takes out a large, mold-covered book and tosses it at the campers before driving off]
Angelina: [catches the book and grimaces] Ew, it's got fur splotches all over it! [throws the book to the closest person next to her, that being Wolf. She looks away awkwardly, causing the lupine to raise a brow]
Wolf: Is something wrong?
Angelina: [tries to look casual] What? Oh, no, it's nothing. [crosses her arms with a "dignified" expression]
Wolf: Oooookay then…
[static buzzing]
Charlotte: I remember when I rode my first bike, it was a sparkly purple princess roadrunner, I'll never forget how many times I rode through the garden and we had to clean the mud out.
[static buzzing]
Rarity: Okay, so I'm not exactly an expert when it comes to building bikes, let alone that I don't ride them often. Still, being an artist, this shouldn't stop my creative endeavor from pressing onward.
[static buzzing]
[scene cuts to Top Cat and Mao Mao looking through the various parts for their bikes]
Top Cat: Of course, we gotta build these from scratch, what else would I expect?
Mao Mao: Shouldn't be too much of an issue for me, after all, I've constructed an aerobike before.
Top Cat: Aerobike?
Mao Mao: Yep, the aerocycle as we've deemed her, constructed through the finest engineering.
Top Cat: Is that right…? [rubs his chin before a sneaky idea enters his head] Saaaaaay, you wouldn't happen to be able to show me how ta' build somethin' like that, would you?
Mao Mao: Well, I suppose it couldn't hurt, allow me to serve as an instructor to demonstrate one of my many talents. [picks up two wheels]
Top Cat: Oh, I look forward to it, my friend…[turns to his head to reveal a smirk]
[static buzzing]
Top Cat: It's kinda cute watching sword boy turn everything into a spectacle, not to mention it gets my bike built without breaking a sweat.
[static buzzing]
[scene cuts to Angelina assembling the parts for her bike, and frowning at the studies on the manual]
Angelina: [sighs] This is going to take forever.
Rarity: If it's no trouble with you, perhaps I can be of assistance.
Angelina: Would you? That would be great.
Rarity: Okay then, I'm not too experienced myself, but let's lay this out so we know what we're doing.
[scene cuts to Katz standing outside of the shack as he hears noises coming from within. The door opens to reveal Carmen holding something behind her back]
Katz: Just what are you hiding back there?
Carmen: Oh, something that was necessary for construction, you understand.
Katz: [watches Carmen walk past before rolling his eyes] Whatever gadget she's got planned, it won't be enough for my intellect and precision.
[static buzzing]
Carmen: While it would be simpler to use one of my usual tricks, I figured that I would play fair for this challenge…well, as fair is by my definition. No one said anything about parts being off-limits.
[static buzzing]
[scene cuts to Wolf tinkering on a section of his bike, close by where Katz is constructing his own]
Wolf: If I can fix an aircraft, making a bike is child's play.
Katz: Hmm, I imagine you'd know, speaking from experience.
Wolf: Okay, you caught me, I rode bikes back in my day, mostly doing stunts that would have gotten me hospitalized for at least a month.
Katz: And I assume most of the bikes were ones you'd steal from local targets.
Wolf: Who's to say I did, or I didn't…huh, so you aren't just creepy as hell when talking, woulda thought?
Katz: You could say I'm more…casual with people I know aren't like the rest.
Wolf: That meaning?
Katz: Speaks my language per se.
Fiona: [off-screen] Hey, Romeo and Juliet, [on-screen] have you discussed your secret plans together?
Wolf: No, we've just been talking about how we'll kill ourselves with poison and a dagger.
Katz: Might I inquire what your business might be?
Fiona: Just wanted you all to check out my new ride, I call her the Fire Fox. Streaked out in fine red and orange lining, courtesy of yours truly.
Wolf: Hmph, fire fox for sure…
Fiona: Let me guess; your thing's gonna be called the Great Wolf, and you, the Tarantula?
Katz: Please, I wouldn't stoop to such low expectation rubbish, my title shall come from my knowledge in aerodynamics and artistry.
Fiona: Translation: "I'm using big words to hide some basic ass title".
Katz: [sweatdrops] Bloody Hell…
[static buzzing]
Katz: Perhaps it's fortunate that I happen to be gifted with a large amount of patience, because I could do with a bit of tension relief.
[static buzzing]
Fiona: You gotta admit; it's fun to mess around with Katz. So long as he doesn't take it to heart, and given our partnership, I wanna have a bit of amusement.
[static buzzing]
[scene cuts to Mao Mao working on a bike while Top Cat is standing beside him with his arms crossed smugly]
Mao Mao: You see, when it comes to the construction of anything, you need to know what you want through channeling the creativity from within, unlocking the potential your mind has in store.
Top Cat: Uh, yeah, all that stuff about potential and creativity, you think you could apply some of that brass finish, I wanna see how you get it to shine.
Mao Mao: But of course, you just gotta get it real in there. [wipes off the bike with a cloth before tossing it aside, revealing a violet bike with golden handles and rims] There you go, the bike has been completed.
Top Cat: [takes the bike for himself] Much obliged, my friend, I've learned a lot about making such a complicated piece of transportation, how I'll pass the knowledge on to my associates. Now I believe it's time to make your bike.
Mao Mao: Why, yes, I'll just get working on-[sweatdrops and then cranks his head slowly in the direction of the departing yellow feline]-HEY, YOU JUST MADE ME DO ALL THE WORK FOR YOUR BIKE, DIDN'T YOU?!
Top Cat: [innocently] What? Me? Oh, I wouldn't dream of it, not at all, just that I kinda needed a bike and needed it done quickly, soooooooo, thank yooooou.
Mao Mao: Oh, you little…[sighs]...guess I better pick up the slack, ironically enough…
[static buzzing]
Mao Mao: He outright swindled me with that one, such cheating, such lying, such deception, it's so unethical that…I'd be lying if I said I wasn't at least a little bit impressed.
[static buzzing]
[scene cuts to Angelina and Rarity putting the final touches on their bikes]
Rarity: There, that should do it. [stands back to examine her bike] Oh, it's marvelous, wouldn't you say?
Angelina: Not bad, I really like the use of violet, and the way it looks like you've got stars running across.
Rarity: Fitting you bring up stars as that's part of my title; the Starlight Express.
Angelina: I suppose it's lucky you used a bike and not roller skates.
Rarity: Hehe, and I suppose you've taken inspiration from a stage show with that sparkle?
Angelina: Why yes, I'd like to present the Sugarplum, a ballet that yours truly has starred in.
[a bell rings off-screen as the two turn to look]
Charlotte: Hey there, I just finished my bike, I call it Buttons! I added tiny wheels as decor, and then I made an earpiece at the front like my hamster. Isn't it sooooo cute?
Rarity: Very…innovative, my dear, I can see where the inspiration came from.
Carmen: [off-screen] Not too bad, girls. [on-screen] Seems you all tapped into your artistic side, though I've a feeling we've got a clear-cut winner.
Angelina: What do you mean by that?
Carmen: Well, let's just say that my bike has a few adjustments that'll secure my place in the race.
Fiona: Is that right? Let's just hope Chris doesn't have any rules against motors.
Loudspeaker: Campers! Time to judge your bikes! Put your pedal to the metal, and meet me at the Crafts Center!
[scene cuts to Chris surveying the contestants' bikes]
Chris: Well campers, we gave you the parts, let's see what you came up with! [goes up to examine Katz's bike, consisting of a thin black and green streamlined design] I see the aerodynamics paid off.
Katz: Naturally, it's got the flexibility of a leopard.
Chris: [examines Wolf's bike, consisting of black and grey paintwork with a pair of teeth painted at the front] Looks pretty fierce, we just might have a beast in the works. [looks over Rarity's bike] Webber inspired, I like it. [examines Carmen's bike donned in fire red and black] Rocking red, I see. [looks over Top Cat's bike] A nice mix of color. [examines Angelina's bike of pink and glitter] Graceful and practical. [looks over Mao Mao's bike of gold and red lining] Got some warrior aesthetic goin' on. [examines Fiona's bike of blazing orange and red] Okay, this is close to a motorcycle, I'm impressed. [looks over Charlotte's bike of purple and blue] Cute and simple, interesting theme going on. Well then, I think that's everyone!
[the ten campers and their bikes are shown again as Chris walks into the middle of the clearing they occupy]
Chris: This is where it gets good, cause we're gonna race these babies! Hard!
[static buzzing]
Carmen: I knew I had a good shot of winning this challenge, I come up with new inventions all the time, building a bike was nothing I couldn't handle.
[static buzzing]
Katz: I suppose it's no surprise that my bicycle's been built for speed and efficiency.
Chris: Yeah, unfortunately, you won't be riding it, Katz. You'll be switching bikes! Yeah, cruel twist, huh? Alrighty then! See you at the beach!
[as Chris passes the contestants, Rarity looks surprised, Carmen looks annoyed, and Katz looks contemplative]
[static buzzing]
Carmen: Of course, I had envisioned actually riding my bike.
[static buzzing]
[scene cuts to black, the episode continues]
[the scene fades back in to a shot of the giant cliff and lake through some treetops, and a loon can be heard as the camera zooms in on the beach. Chris is sitting on his ATV addressing the campers, while Chef stands behind the nearby starting line reading a book and holding a tiny flag in his free hand]
Chris: [holds up an upside-down helmet] Okay, here's how it works. Everyone picks a name out of the helmet to see whose bike you're riding. [Katz pulls up a slip of paper, followed by Angelina] If your bike makes it across the finish line, then you get to ride it in the final round for invincibility!
[the camera pans over the ten campers looking at their slips of paper, eventually stopping on Katz and Rarity]
Rarity: Oh, it appears like I've gotten your bike.
Katz: And I've gotten yours…[looks over at the violet display]...I suppose it's not the worst thing I could be riding…[mutters]...though the amount of sparkle is tacky…
Rarity: Yeah, as for me…[looks over at the red feline's bike]
[static buzzing]
Rarity: I could have spoken about the egregious detailing on that bike, but I figured, I'm just going to be riding for a little bit, I can stomach it.
[static buzzing]
[Angelina is shown looking at her card with a slightly on-edge expression]
Angelina: So I've got the Silver Lining…Wolf's bicycle…is this just irony?
Wolf: [off-screen] Of course, I get the prissy pixie bicycle. [on-screen] Someone's gonna use this as blackmail, I swear.
Angelina: Hey, it's not prissy, it happens to be based on one of the most famous ballets in history.
Wolf: Yeah, that's good and all, but ya' gotta admit, it's like someone went through glitter city on that one.
Angelina: Hmph, maybe some things should be kept quiet over others…
Wolf: Excuse me, what do you mean by that?
Angelina: [sweatdrops] What? I didn't say anything.
Wolf: Noooo, you just did, what do you mean "over others"?
Angelina: Um, I just was talking off the cuff, hehe, I'm going to goooo over here now…[awkwardly stretches her leg to walk away from the lupine]
Carmen: [pulls up alongside Wolf] What was that all about?
Wolf: That Angie chick was acting all weird around me, like she was hiding something.
Carmen: Angelina…that's interesting…
[static buzzing]
Angelina: Am I really that transparent?
[static buzzing]
Wolf: Man, I just don't understand girls sometimes, or in general.
[static buzzing]
Carmen: Angelina acting suspicious around Wolf? Seems a little peculiar if you ask me.
[static buzzing]
[another pan shows the campers on their new bikes – Rarity on Katz's Arachnida, Wolf on Angelina's Sugarplum, Carmen on Top Cat's Black Panther, Mao Mao on Wolf's Mad Max, Charlotte on Mao Mao's Shogun, Katz on Rarity's Starlight Express, Fiona on Charlotte's Buttons, Top Cat on Fiona's Fire Fox, and Angelina on Wolf's Max Max]
Fiona: Of course, I get the trike that was held at gunpoint by glitter force.
Wolf: Join the club.
Chris: Okay, racers! On your marks…[Katz narrows his eyes]...get set…[Carmen readies a pedal while Top Cat dons a confident smirk]...aaaaaand DRAG! [throws his arm down at the contestants speed past him; Katz, Wolf, Carmen, Mao Mao, Fiona, Rarity, Angelina, Top Cat, and Charlotte]
[at the front of the pack, Wolf draws level with Katz]
Wolf: Enjoying the ride, Rusty?
Katz: Not as much as I'm sure, Clara.
Carmen: [rushes past the two] And just like that, distraction yields victory for yours truly.
Fiona: [whooshes past Mao Mao, Top Cat, and Charlotte] Huh, I guess the sissy bike has some use after all! Later, losers!
Top Cat: Roadhog!
Charlotte: Okay, bye, Fiona!
[Rarity zooms past Fiona]
Fiona: What the?!
Rarity: Dear me, this bicycle really was built for agility! I'm soaring across the track!
[Angelina is seen keeping pace with Fiona, but the two then try to get ahead of each other]
Angelina: Clear the path!
Fiona: Oh, I'll clear it, right after I clear you! [swerves to her right as Angelina hastily veers in the same direction, but slows down as a result] Haha! See you at the finish, pixie!
Angelina: ARGH! That wasn't tactful, you know!
Mao Mao: [looks down at the bike and suddenly notices a red button right underneath the handle] Huh, I wonder what this does…[pushes down and feels the bike start to vibrate before it takes off at breakneck speed, sending him screaming all the way]
[scene cuts back to Katz, Wolf, and Carmen all neck and neck with each other, until Rarity arrives on the scene and draws level with the other three]
Rarity: Hello, darlings, lovely day for a ride, isn't it?
[at that moment, Mao Mao whooshes past the others, catching them by surprise]
Carmen: Oooooooh no, he activated the motor, didn't he?
[the point of view above the island shows a cloud of dust roaring along the beach before cutting back to Fiona, Top Cat, Angelina, and Charlotte as the sand cloud engulfs them, resulting in the sound of crashing and shouts. It then cuts to Katz, Wolf, Carmen, and Rarity crossing the line with their bikes. Chef sticks his arm out of the sand and waves his flag as Chris comes rolling up on his ATV]
Chris: Ye-he-hes! We have four awesome wipe-outs by Fiona, Top Cat, Angelina, and Charlotte! And five invincibility winners; Katz's Archanida, Charlotte's Buttons, Top Cat's Black Panther, Rarity's Starlight Express, and Carmen's Hot Rod!
Mao Mao: WAAAAAAAAA! SOMEBODY STOP THIS THING!
Carmen: Push the red button again!
[Mao Mao does so, causing the bike to jerk to a stop and send the black cat skidding several feet after the finish line]
Mao Mao: [weakly raises an arm] I'm alive…
Chris: Awesome finish, Mao Mao! It's time to head to the TDI Motocross!
Rarity: You know, I think I underestimated your craftsmanship, you really know your way around a bicycle.
Katz: Well, of course I do, I happen to be an artist in many times, guess this means we'll be moving on to the next round.
Rarity: In that case, I wish you good luck.
Katz: Trust me, my dear. It's not me that's going to need it. [walks away, concealing a smirk]
[the scene cuts to the four contestants not competing; Wolf, Fiona, Mao Mao, and Charlotte, sitting on the grass above the beach. Fiona is pouting, Wolf looks bored, Mao Mao appears content, and Charlotte is absentmindedly twiddling a lock of her hair. The camera panned down to the five still in the competition, already on their own bikes – Katz, Rarity, Carmen, Top Cat, and Angelina]
Top Cat: Well, well, well, seems my Black Panther did itself, fine piece of work if I do say so myself.
Carmen: Oh yes, a bike that wasn't built by you while its owner was way behind myself in the previous round.
Top Cat: [slightly flustered] Y-Yeah, well, just you wait and see, I'll…shut up.
Rarity: I trust my Starlight was enough for you to handle?
Katz: Believe me, it was as if I could glide across the cosmos, no doubt the mark of its creator.
Rarity: Hohoooo, flattery.
Chris: [drives up to the new starting line] Campers! Welcome to the Moto-moto-moto! Cross-cross-cross! Challenge-challenge-challenge! Using your own bikes, you'll race the course, avoiding hidden pitfalls! Cue the deathtraps!
[the following obstacles are shown with a rolling dirt course, panning left as several explosions are triggered, another leftward pan shows a long oil spill on the ground, and a rectangular pool of water in the ground, over which a cooked ham has been suspended by a rope. It is plunged into the pool, the surface bubbles briefly, and the rope is retracted sans ham]
There's dodging the landmines! Maneuvering through the oil slick! And finally, jumping the piranhas!
Angelina: [visibly anxious amongst the others] Isn't this a little, you know, dangerous?
Chris: Oh, and one more thing! First one to cross wins... invincibility! Last one to cross gets voted off the island. No bonfire, do not pass 'Go', do not collect a marshmallow!
Carmen: Excuse me, but I'd just like to preface that excluding a bonfire ceremony negates the whole invincibility part.
Wolf: Wow, that really does sound like the dumbest shit imaginable.
Chris: Yeah, yeah, yeah, I don't write this material, just think of it as motivation not to come in last.
[static buzzing]
Rarity: Okay, so this is a life or death round, wonderful, just…wonderful.
[static buzzing]
Katz: And just like that, this part of the challenge got more interesting, so long as I get to the finish line first, I don't see what's the harm in securing my place, if you know what I mean.
[static buzzing]
Chris: Racers! Take your position! [the camera quickly pans over the five campers readying themselves and their bikes] Aaaaaand GO!
[the camera moves to ground-level, catching the five sets of wheels as they speed forward – first Carmen, then Rarity, Katz, Top Cat, and Angelina taking up the rear. They go over the first hill one by one, but as Angelina crests, she is caught in an explosion that sends both her and her vehicle flying off the course. Chef manages to duck as the ballerina hurtles past him, but receives a tap on the head from her disconnected bell]
[the remaining four go over a second hill, a second explosion producing a cloud of smoke for them to pass through but not actually catching them in the blast. The point-of-view moves to an incoming view of the track as the three in the lead bounce up and down, dodging explosions from the sides and behind. Bringing them up is Rarity, who is the second to get caught up in a blast – fortunately for her, the timing and position is such that it sends her flying forward in an arc over the others, screaming all the way]
[the shot cuts to Top Cat as he approaches the second obstacle, but his wheels end up skidding on the oil, causing him to lose balance and splatter into the slick while the others pass him]
[Carmen and Katz are neck and neck with each other, though the latter makes a subtle enough nudge to the former's bike that it tips over, causing the woman in red to fall just outside of the oil patch. Katz's lead is short-lived as Rarity whooshes past the red feline, though the unicorn spots the upcoming piranhas and hastily applies her brakes, skidding through the pool and ending with a thud on the other side, falling off her bike]
Rarity: OH! Oh, dear, that was…unpleasant…
Katz: [sees the upcoming pool and instantly pedals faster] Finish line, you're mine…
[as Rarity gets back on her bike, Katz suddenly whooshes past unannounced, only just shy of clipping the unicorn as she gasps. Chef waves the flag as the feline crosses the finish line]
Chris: [pulls up on his own ride] And we have our winner!
[a pan upwards from the red feline's bike and legs goes up to his grinning face, accompanied by triumphant music. Up off the beach, Fiona, Wolf, Mao Mao, and Charlotte give a polite round of applause. Rarity arrives on her own bike and stops just after the finish line]
Rarity: Phew, congratulations on the win, guess that means we live to fight another day.
Chris: [off-screen] That's not exactly true, Katz's safe because his bike crossed the line first, but since Carmen, Top Cat, and Angelina all wiped out and didn't complete the race…[the three contestants are shown at their spots at the end of the oil slick, in the slick, and lying in the sand]...they technically didn't cross the line at all! Which makes you the last one to cross, so…it's Dock of Shame time, baby!
Rarity: W-What? But, how does that make any sense? I finished the race, why am I getting penalized for it?
Chris: Like I said, you were the only one besides Katz to cross the finish line, and since you crossed the line after him, you can put the pieces together.
Rarity: But, I just…
Katz: Tis a shame you've been done in, but I suppose there's nothing much that can be said otherwise.
Rarity: Just a moment, I want to have a word with you.
Katz: Pardon?
Rarity: In case you didn't notice, you nearly ran into me back there, without any kind of warning, might I add.
Katz: Well, at the rate I was going, warning you would have come too late.
Rarity: What?! You could have easily let me know you were coming! If it wasn't for your little stunt, I wouldn't be in this position!
Katz: [notices the looks of the other campers] Your voice is raising, perhaps it would do good not to draw-
Rarity: Ooooooh, no, don't you play that game with me, I saw what you did with Carmen back there as well. Quite frankly, I wonder how many people you've been doing this with, because let me tell you, sir, you are not about sportsmanship!
Katz: And you seem to be about throwing accusations without evidence to back up your claims.
Rarity: Oh, so that little smirk I caught of you was just my imagination, yeah, I'm sure. From what I can tell, you are a dirty liar and an utter cheat!
[the other contestants stare with wide eyes at Rarity's tenacity, cutting back to Katz with his right eye visibly twitching]
[static buzzing]
Rarity: [sighs] You know that feeling you get after you've vented your frustrations, deservedly so? Well, I felt that, and it was liberating.
[static buzzing]
Wolf: I know this is gonna sound like a pity party, but you gotta admit, it's real awkward to be caught in a crossfire like that. Not saying Katz didn't have it coming, but oooooh boy, I'm just glad I wasn't in his position.
[static buzzing]
Fiona: [laughs heartily] Did you see the look on his face when she ripped into him?! Hooooo, priceless.
[static buzzing]
[the footage skips forward to sunset on the Dock of Shame, the sad-yet-reverent music starting up as Rarity arrives with her luggage in two. The other contestants have gathered to see her off]
Rarity: [stops by the other girls] See you, darlings. I had a lot of fun with you all. [hugs Angelina while Charlotte joins in]
Angelina: Take care, Rarity.
Rarity: [moves to where the guys are standing] Bye, boys, I hope to see you all at the finale. [extends out a hand for Wolf]
Wolf: [puts his hand out to shake] Yeah, I'm sure we'll see each other.
Rarity: [stops by Katz at the end of the dock] Goodbye, Katz. I hope karma gives you everything you deserve.
[Katz just scowls and rolls his eyes]
Rarity: Well…I'm ready.
[Rarity steps onto the Boat of Losers with the host already waiting for her. Most of the remaining campers wave her off as the boat sails into the sunset]
(Fade to Credits)