So here is the first chapter after Total Drama Cody's Second Try and this chapter continues that story. This season is much more ensemble and much more story based. If you have not read Second Try then read that first before this season. Without further ado here is the prologue to begin this story off.

Total Drama Action (Complicated Chaos)

Chapter 1: Prologue

It was the day before 25 teenagers would battle for 1 million dollars and for 13 of them it would be a second chance, for 2 of them it would be defending the crown and for 10 of them they would have no idea what they were getting into or at least not the full extent. For the original contestants, a lot of them returned home to see family for the two days and before entering Season 2 a lot of them had to prepare on short notice and for the newbies they themselves also had some baggage heading into this season and even for the people not heading into the season but maintaining the aftermath show the two day reprieve was interesting and this is most people's mindset coming in.

(Author Notes: Some of these will be short just fyi.)


Ezekiel

For Ezekiel not going on the second season was at first a disappointment but he did not mind. Unfortunately his family was less than welcoming when he got home. Specifically his father as he felt Zeke mentioning how his Dad wanted him to help the women was painting him a bad light. As such Ezekiel during his full day off would just be working and spending more time thinking of how the real world truly is as while he had a taste of it Ezekiel feels he still has a lot to learn and his family doesn't help with that.


Owen and Izzy

Owen and Izzy were laying in a field in the latter's backyard as the two found out at the Loser Resort they live close together. For Owen he just got done talking to Izzy about his family and how much he loved her but kept trying to tell her to not go nuts with this E-scope nickname, but he still loves her. As for Izzy she is excited and had the idea to be called E-Scope to make her stand out in the crowd and get attention. But Izzy was still so excited to get another shot at the money.


Katie and Sadie

To say things were awkward between Katie and Sadie would be an understatement. After Sadie's cutthroat and aggressive gameplay in the first season, Katie cut ties with Sadie during the season and Katie did not want to say a word to her. For Katie though Sadie was not the focus for her this time. Katie felt determined now to win after first being apathetic and that was mainly due to her boyfriend of the past month and a half in Trent. Luckily for her they exchanged phone numbers and were so excited for the next season as the competitive edge in Katie was building up.

As for Sadie, well since her embarrassing loss as she was trying on all the wigs her mom had recently bought since she was now close to bald. She pretty much stayed in her room, almost too ashamed to go in public. She wanted the money so badly this season and for her she is wanting it to at least get her hair back and the money would theoretically help. But another thing on Sadie's mind was Duncan, she had no clue where they stood and was hoping for her to either make this something or bury it once and for all.


Courtney

Courtney was enjoying the two days off to herself but her mind wasn't completely there. Her parents were perfectionists and seeing their daughter get such an early out on the season was shocking for them and while they never thought it, Courtney herself sensed they were disappointed in her. Not helping was the whole Duncan situation. She fell for a guy who cheated on her with the meanest girl on the show, that being Sadie. There was a small part of her that wanted Duncan back, but as she sat in her bed contemplating it, the thought of her getting back with Duncan only for him to cheat again plagued her mind. But above all else she was gonna play this second season as hard as possible


Trent

Trent was practicing his music. After having a failed crush on Gwen and now a girlfriend in Katie and getting mauled by a bear. The past 8 weeks for Trent were pretty intense. But heading into this next season Trent decided that he will make sure if he can't win that Katie will at all costs even to his own detriment.


Beth

During the two days off for Beth she got her braces off. She met an attractive model named Brady but right when Beth was gonna ask him out on a date, she stopped herself. She doesn't know what caused her to just stop right then and there, butt Beth isn't dwelling on it as her having her braces off is her being the new her as along with her best friend with Lindsay wants to win this season so much.


Leshawna and Harold

For Leshawna and Harold luckily for them they lived close by and against all odds both their families approved of their relationship. For Leshawna and Harold they agreed this second season to play much harder, but to not overthink things like last time. Leshawna especially is driven for the money heading into this season while Harold partly wants to show his mad skills but also make Leshawna happy no matter what.


Geoff

Geoff's two day reprieve he mainly hung out with his bro Brody. Brody told him how embarrassing Geoff looked trying to pursue Bridgette, and that got Geoff thinking of how this second chance he wondered if one of the newbie girls would be intrigued with him. His mind was on the money but a girlfriend was his top priority but he had no idea the past was also coming to haunt him.


Gwen

Gwen was annoyed she wasn't going to be on the season, yes she hates Chris but a million dollars would be awesome. Making matters worse was her being stuck with Heather during the whole 8 weeks. Just pure torture in her eyes. Luckily for her since she and Noah were the only couple not in Season 2 they get to host it and have a say to a certain extent. But the annoyance she had about the whole thing was greater, not helping was the fact she forgot to ask Noah for his number and as such had no one to talk to during these couple of days.


DJ

DJ's time off the show was spent reuniting with his mother which he was more than glad too. His mother was proud of how far he made it but his mom had a problem with how he kissed Tyler to help Tyler realize his bisexuality, but they quickly got past it. However DJ himself was pretty scared heading into this second season as he felt nervous about getting this million dollars and whether or not he could do it.


Noah

Noah was back home with his family. Luckily for him his family did not watch the show so he could keep the fact he was dating Gwen a secret. He and Gwen were assigned the aftermath show and since he realized his folks weren't watching the show at all Noah had a thought of maybe acting a bit more ridiculous and snarky with Gwen since he had nothing to lose, but he was also annoyed at something he could not explain.


Bridgette

Bridgette was back home with her roommates Adam and Larry and her dog Bucky. She was in her bedroom of the apartment with the dog Bucky she helped to raise. She was just gonna enjoy this moment and the slight break in between seasons. Her mind went to her sort of boyfriend Cody who was right now stuck with Chris. She wanted to see if he would not get so competitive this next season and just chill as she never enjoyed that side of him and how ruthless he could get.


Duncan

Duncan was sitting in an apartment bedroom on a new mattress as well. For him the past day had been hectic as he found out as soon as he came home that his mother had filed for divorce from Duncan's father after Duncan revealed why he got arrested and he instantly took her back. So while Duncan was happy about that his mind went back to Courtney and Sadie and just how he was gonna handle all of this nonsense especially since both would be back.


Tyler, Lindsay and Cody

Much to Tyler's shock, Lindsay decided to spend these two days together with Tyler especially since the relationship was new and fresh. For Lindsay this second season she wanted to show her intelligence she felt she had and show herself as a legit person to win and not someone so easily played while getting to know Tyler more and make sure they get through this season together. She was also so excited to be reunited with Beth and make up for eliminating her early on in Island.

For Tyler and Cody they were given the crash course of being Chris' interns as while both were splitting the money both were going to be stuck with Chris even if they got voted out. Provided both pledged to have fun with pranking Chris as well. But for Cody he knew he needed to prove to Bridgette he would not be stressed this season and having a good time. Cody admitted he was looking forward to having fun with Tyler at least and seeing his friend Jay compete and likewise with Tyler he was excited to get back in rhythm with his childhood friend Jen. What Tyler did not know was that his past was gonna be coming back in more ways than one and for Cody this season would be stressful in ways he did not expect it.


(Author Notes: Now we get into the 10 newbies)

Jen and Tom

For Jen she was so excited to get to compete even if she was nervous of what she was getting in. She was with her best friend Tom who just found out he was also going to be on the season, however since Tom did not watch the show like Jen did, Tom had no idea about the whole Tyler situation as Tyler had long since slipped his mind. For Jen herself she decided it was best to keep it a secret and just let the two of them talk it out. She was also texting her boyfriend Rock who was trying to get him and his band mate Spud on a tour across Canada so he could not talk to her for long.


Jay

Jay was with his twin brother Mickey. However Jay had to keep himself hidden underneath Mickey's bed from his parents, as if they found out he was back they almost assuredly would not let him compete on Reality Television. But for Jay he had an odd sense of excitement for going on Total Drama due to the thrill of adventure and he kept telling Mickey how excited he was as it felt like this could be his chance to stand out. However when Mickey asked Jay if he saw any cute girls Jay just naturally assumed that all the girls from the first season would not give him a glance.


Amy, Samey, Topher

Three of the newbies introduced for the first time were a pair of twin cheerleading sisters in Amy and Samey, along with Amy's on and off again boyfriend Topher, but for Amy she had a past with Geoff which was why she was casted now instead of later as she used him to get back at Topher after Topher cheated on Amy. Or at least Amy thought Topher cheated. See Topher just casually chatted with Samey and Amy broke it off with Topher and then dated Geoff to make Topher envious which worked. When Amy explained the story to the casting producer, the people behind the show knew they needed her and everyone involved with this mess on as well.

For Samey she never had any friends due to Amy torching her reputation at school. She was super passive with Amy and when she so much as talked to Topher, Amy made her life hell for that as well and it wasn't' even like her and Topher had a ton in common but since Amy and Topher had been dating since middle school and she knew him for a while she figured no harm no foul in having her sisters boyfriend as a friend. When she found out she would be on this season with Amy and Topher, she wanted to be happy but she just knew this was gonna be a disaster.

Lastly for Topher, he was a huge Chris fan and watching the first season he wanted to replace Chris as host. However he brought the idea to Amy who laughed at him which caused another of their volatile arguments with her. But even when Topher decided that instead of replacing Chris he wanted to go on the season for show biz and to try and see how it works he and Amy once again fought and made up which was becoming a cycle for them.


Lightning

Lightning unbeknownst to him, his past was with Tyler as he was the one that got Tyler drunk and led to him outing him at their school. He is coming to Action to show his athletic skills and show his intelligence which he does not know is very lacking. But he also has no idea the chaos he is walking into.


Dawn

When the original plan for the serial killer challenge plan fell through, Chris contacted young moon child teenager Dawn for the challenge as her family knew Chris, she agreed to help the challenge in exchange for being on the next available season. For Dawn however she felt a certain connection to one of the original cast members as a friend but she did not know where she knew them.


Brick

Brick was one of two newbies not mentioned during the season, however he was an alternate cut at the last second and after further digging the show runners found out he was into fashion and had a connection to one of the people competing this season that was a complicated history to say the least. Brick just got out of military school but he secretly wanted to be in fashion but no one knew it and he vowed to keep it a secret.


Staci

The last contestant was a superfan who won the contestant for the last spot Staci as she just found out she was going to be on and she kept yapping to her parents about it who were happy to have Staci out of the house but also warned her to not be the first one out. Staci had no awareness her constant talking annoyed people as her family always told her, everyone loves her when she tells her stories. Unfortunately Staci thinks that said stories will make people love her while her family knows there is not a ton of hope for her.


Chris

Chris was in the spot where he would recap every episode as he had a huge smile "So these are our 25 players who will be competing this season. Expect a lot of drama, betrayals, makeups, breakups, and fights as these newbies have no idea the hell they are walking into. Also here is our new intro for the season to close us out. Cue the theme song!"


Intro

Dear Mom and Dad I'm Doing Fine

Lightning is underwater posing when a shark pulls up and he punches it in the face knocking it out cold.

You Guys Are On My Mind

Harold was avoiding seagulls on a seaboard while Leshawna cheers him on as he keeps successfully dodging them.

You Asked Me What I Wanted To Be

Duncan is the one shooting the seagulls while Courtney glares at him as he turns she pulls a picture of Sadie and Duncan kissing from Season 1 with Duncan looking apologetic while Sadie watches close by with a wig on her head.

Now I Think The Answer is Plain To See

Beth is seen relaxing on a beach side set with sharks while Jay looks on in concern and fear of the sharks.

I Wanna Be Famous

Staci is in the confessional talking until a makeup person blasts her with hairspray to shut her up.

I Wanna Live Close to the Sun

Amy and Samey are jousting each other with sticks on a large pillar while Topher holds a sign having one of the twins face but it's hard to tell who.

Well Pack Your Bags

DJ and Dawn are busy preparing food with Chef and DJ sweetens it behind Chef's back.

Cause I've Already Won

Lindsay accidentally blows a set up from in Chris room while both Cody and Bridgette look stunned at what she did

Everything To Prove Nothing In My Way

A bear is shown in the blast glaring at Izzy until Izzy chases it away into Geoff who does not see it coming.

I'll Get There One Day

Katie is shown in the lame-o-sine with Trent helping her out as both look lovingly at each other

Cause I Wanna Be Famous

Brick and Jen are shown chatting in the elimination stands until Jen turns to Tom who looks at her disapprovingly only for Tyler to glare at him

I wanna be I wanna be I wanna be Famous

Camera pans to Chef and Chris preparing the elimination ceremony until it gets static.

I wanna be I wanna be I wanna be Famous

Goes to the aftermath show where Gwen and Noah are close to kissing until they are embarrassed to have the camera on them.

[Whistling]

The camera zooms out to show all of the players of the first 2 seasons at the aftermath show as the screen fades to black

[Whistling, end Theme Song]


(Author Notes)

So that's the prologue just kind of reaffirming stuff and introducing everyone to the 10 newbies. Now first explain the other 8 newbies (not Jay and Jen) and why they are here without spoiling too much.

Tom- I wanted him in this season due to the stuff with Tyler and that will be his main storyline

Amy- I need a villain and I will have her be an antagonist beyond just being mean to Samey

Samey- Since Amy was here I had to have her sister here as well and she will be somewhat like Tyler last season in terms of coming out of her shell.

Topher- I mentioned in Second Try that Topher was a part of Amy before the show so he was another lock to let in and he will be a huge character during the season.

Lightning- Like with Tom he is involved with Tyler storyline and for him I am gonna give him more personality beyond just dumb jock.

Dawn- I always liked her and I wanted to have her in the second season especially since Action was pretty tame overall in terms of danger and like the intro implied she will have a story with DJ.

Brick- Another character I love but could not figure where to bring him up last season but wanted to bring him into this one and he will be a fun character write for.

Staci- Okay I don't think I need to say why she is here, just expect her inevitable elimination to not be what you expect.

Now for why I gave the brief spotlight to Ezekiel, Gwen, and Noah despite none of them competing in the season, each will be the main focuses during the Aftermath shows out of all of the non competing contestants.

As for this season be ready for lots of drama, angst, heartbreak and arcs. Should be loads of fun.

Until then if you are reading this please leave a review if you can as that would mean a lot to me.