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Chapter 4 released, It's the second challenge, today one camper will be out of the game. Who will be the first eliminated?

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Give the fans what they want, part 4

All this seemed like a nightmare for Courtney. They were not only at a disadvantage of 7 versus 10 in a teamwork and coordination challenge. But worst of all, the other team has an advantage for winning the first part of the challenge.

The rules were easy. Two members of each team hold a net from two elevated platforms. The opposing team will be throwing balls of different sizes to the nets. The team that let go of their net first lose. Simple enough, but the difference in numbers was heavy.

Also, the other team can ban 2 of her teammates from the position of net holder. That threw a wrench on her strategy to win. This season was beginning with the wrong foot.

"Ferrets you have 5 minutes to decide which 2 foxes can't hold the net. You can choose any of them. But try to not choose the ones with the chicken hat." Chris said, facing at the foxes with a mocking smile.

There where 7 people with chicken hats that couldn't take part in the challenge. They were Heather, Beth, Lindsay, Cameron and Zoey from the foxes, and Jay and Lilly from the ferrets.

The ferrets huddle away from the foxes to decide which players to ban.

"It's not so hard, we just ban the strongest ones. Like Lightning." Brick said, looking at the foxes out of the corner of the eye.

Amy raised an eyebrow, sneering."Eh? are you dumb? We should ban the second and the third stronger."

Sammy frown at her sister. "Amy, that's a bad idea. If we do that, they will put their strongest member to hold the net."

Topher raised a hand in front of the younger twin. "Wait. Your sister is right. If we do that, they HAVE to put their strongest member on the net. But he is not alone, he must team with their 4th strongest member."

"And they will only hold the net until the weaker had to let go. The chain is only as strong as its weakest link." Amy said with an impish smile.

Max looked at her with wide eyes and grinning. "That is so EVIL! I love that plan."

"It's almost like we are bullying them." Sammy said, looking sad at the ground.

Jasmine put a hand on Sammy's shoulder. "I hate to say this, but let's go with Amy's idea. Then, who is their strongest member?"

Charlotte smirked, looking with narrow eyes at the foxes."That's easy, Rudolph Lightning. In all the physical charts he is the strongest, most athletic player of his generation. And maybe from all the Total Drama seasons."

Sky wrinkled her nose and frown at the jock."He doesn't seem so strong."

Topher smirked. "I'm with Charlotte, Lightning is the strongest, so we will not ban him." He then observed at the remaining foxes. "Cody and Dawn don't count."

Brick then started to enumerating the options with his fingers."That leaves us with Alejandro, Courtney, Duncan, and Mike."

"Maybe Alejandro and Duncan. They seem like they are the more buffed after Lightning." Sammy said, trying to be useful.

Amy rolled her eyes."If that what Samey thinks, we should choose Courtney and Mike."

Topher blinked a couple of times, trying to understand the older twin reasons, but he couldn't. "I don't see the relation. I think what Samey said makes perfect sense."

"Sorry, Topher. My name is Sammy, not Samey." Sammy said, trying to not raise her voice or get angry about it.

Amy glared at her sister. "Shut up, Samey! We are not talking about you, so stop distracting us. And Topher, the reason is that Samey thinks so and she is stupid, so she must be wrong."

Jasmine frowned at the older twin, her eyes full of anger. "Why do you always have to be so mean to your sister?"

Amy glared back at the Aussie. "Only 5 minutes, remember? Stop straying out of the conversation."

Topher raised a hand. "Anyway, I am with Sammy. We should ban Duncan and Alejandro." Sammy's face beamed as he called her by her name.

Brick also raised a hand."I also think that is the correct course of action."

"Let's do a ready check, all in favor of banning Duncan and Alejandro raise your hand," Charlotte said, raising her hand.

All sans Max and Amy raised their hands.

Charlotte nodded with a small smile. "So it's decided. Now we must choose which of our players will play the holding minigame and which one the throwing minigame."

Sky waved a hand."Jasmine must be one of the holders."

"Of course! She is the strongest one among us." Sammy said excitedly.

"Bloody oath, I am! But who will help me?" Jasmine said, raising her eyebrows and looking at the rest of her teammates.

Shawn rubbed his chin."I am not as strong as you, but I can lift a lot. Maybe I can help"

Brick saluted with a broad smile on his face."I also volunteer myself to the position, ma'am. I may not look like it, but I can hold up a lot of weight. Also, I am trained to support harsh conditions for extended periods."

Amy narrowed her eyes at Dramaman. "What about you, wrestler? Can you do it?"

Dramaman shook his head and his hand.

"Well, then we will go with Jasmine and Brick. Are you ok with that, Shawn?" said Topher looking to his teammate.

Shawn smirked and hit his palm with his fist."Let's crush them like zombies in a closed mall." All his team cheered, even those who didn't understand the reference.

Chris was smiling smugly while waiting, enjoying the stress on the campers. "Time's up ferrets. Now tell the foxes which players they can't choose as the net holders?"

"Yes, we will ban Duncan and Alejandro," Jasmine said, pointing at each of them.

Duncan smirked and rubbed his neck, while Alejandro just shrugged. Courtney was fuming, massaging her temple, and Lightning stood there with wide eyes and the mouth open.

Chris then turned at the foxes with a mocking smile and a playful stare. "Then foxes, now choose your net holders. You have 5 minutes."

The team huddle, Courtney sighed and started the discussion. "Ok then, it's between Mik-"

Lightning eyes were red, and the cords in his neck were visible."Those stupid sha-ignorants. They underestimate the LIGHTNING. They dare to sha-ban the punk instead of LIGHTNING. I will show them I can hold the damn net all day and all night."

"Hey!? The attractive punk has a name." Duncan said, pointing at the athlete.

Courtney rolled her eyes, "All right. If you are so pumped up, Lightning, you will hold the net. So the other spot is between Mike and me."

Cody raised a hand with a sheepishly smile. "I also can hold the net if you want."

Courtney looked at the brunette boy in the eyes. "Sorry, Cody, but you have the best aim among us. I want you throwing at the other team net."

Cody winked and salute at Courtney."Roger Ma'am! I will be throwing then." He kept smiling proudly after being complimented.

Mike waved at the L.I.T. "Courtney, if you let me, I will hold the net. I may not look like, but I am pretty strong."

Courtney nodded, "Ok, Mike. You and Lightning will be the net holders." She then faced the rest of the team. "I know we are fighting an uphill battle, but let's do our best and show them why we are the favorites." Courtney put her hand on the center of the huddle, the other 6 putting their hands over hers.

Confessional: Brick

Brick had a big grin while talking."I am so happy to be on this team. My former teammates were always fighting each other. But this time we are like a big strong unit. I hope I can live up their expectations being their guide and all."

Confessional: Dawn

"I know I don't have to talk about auras to not creep my teammates, but I am intrigued by Courtney aura. I expected a red and black aura, but it is green and blue. I hope we can become friends. She needs someone to hear about all her problems with her mother." Dawn's eyes went wide, and she blanched. "Sorry! I forgot you are recording this. Please ignore what I said. She doesn't have any problem with anyone."

The teams look at each other, while the net holders take their positions. Chris is in the middle of the field, smiling and looking at the chosen campers climbing the poles.

The host was chuckling and enjoying his job. "On the ferrets' side, Jasmine is cheating Shawn with Brick. And on the foxes' side, we have Lightning and Boring Mike. I must say that you really made some creative choices."

Chris raised a hand, and looked first at one team and then at the other. "Remember the first team that let go of the net losses. You cannot steal a ball from another teammate's hand. And no throwing the balls at other teammates, especially the net holders, Duncan, I am looking at you." The delinquent just clicked his tongue.

"If you commit a fault, you will be suspended from the game. Now let's get ready." Chris made a dramatic pause. "START!" shouted the host lowering his arm and going to sit with the chicken hatted players.

Beth, Lindsay, Zoey, and Cameron were cheering loudly while Heather filed her nails. On the other side, Jay was trying to start a conversation with Lilly, to no avail.

Chris chuckled before narrowing his eyes at Jay and Heather. "That's right, cheer loudly! After all, if your team loses, one of you will probably be eliminated in tonight's ceremony."

Jay folded his arms and glared at the host. "You cannot be so sure, dude. Anyone can be eliminated."

Chris makes a wide smile and waggled his eyebrows."Are you sure? They are fighting to win the challenge, and you are the load that doesn't complete even the first part. If I was in their place, all of you would have a target on your back."

Heather calmly put away her file and began to cheer loudly at her team. Jay also began to shout Sky name rhythmically.

Beth covered her mouth and whispered to Lindsay. "We know who is going home tonight if we lose. Right?"

"We do?" said her hotness. Beth then moved her eyes toward Heather. Lindsay's eyes sparkled, and she made a wide smile. "Ooohhh! Yes, of course, we totally know who."

Meanwhile, the teams began to pick and throw balls at the nets. Almost everyone went first for the big ones, but no one could lift them.

"That bastard, he did it on purpose. The big ones cannot be throw." Duncan said, holding one of the big balls over his chest. He tried to throw it, but it was too heavy. He had to let it fall to the ground, his face red due to the effort.

Courtney frowned at Duncan, narrowing her eyes. "You Neanderthal. It is more efficient to throw the lighter ones. This way, you don't expend too much stamina."

Duncan dried the sweat on his forehead with his arm and winked at Courtney. "Thanks for worrying about me, princess. But less yelling and more throwing."

Courtney rolled her eyes, and sighed."When will you grow up?"

At the ferrets side, the competition was also intense.

Amy threw a light ball on the net and looked smugly at her sister. "My third Samey, please try to at least throw half the number I do."

Sammy threw a ball and put it on the net. "What are you talking about Amy? That was my fourth! Maybe you should throw more and bark less."

Amy's face turned red, and she began to look and throw light balls more quickly. Sky looking at her with sympathy.

"I am already on my seventh," said Sky smiling proudly.

Shawn looked at her with wide eyes."Only seven? The masked guy is already on his ninth."

Sky glared at Dramaman and began to pick up more balls and throwing more quickly. Shawn smiled at himself, throwing a medium ball to the net.

Confessional: Shawn

Shawn was folding his arms and looking to the roof. "Ok. I lie. I don't have any idea how many balls the wrestler put in the net. But if saying that will motivate Sky to play better, well, so be it. It is like putting a brain jar in front of a zombie."

While everyone was running and throwing, Max was sitting on the floor, his back to the net, working in something.

Topher glared at the supervillain after throwing a small ball. "Hey, Max! If you don't start throwing and we lose, you are out of the island."

"Impudent fool! With my new invention, we have already won this silly game. Behold! The fruit of my EVIL genius." Max said, stepping aside a big slingshot made with a broomstick and an underwear's elastic.

Topher wrinkled his nose with disgust."Where did you found that elastic?"

"Stop asking obvious questions! Help me to load a heavy ball in my invention." Max then pointed at a ball with Chef's face.

Topher rolled the heavy ball while Max nailed the stick into the ground. Then both put the ball on the elastic.

Max took the ball and put it on the elastic, drawing it all the way back, before shouting "Ready, Aim, Fire!" and letting it go.

The ball went out with such force that the stick of the slingshot detached from the ground before it was fully released.

The projectile flew erratically into the air, falling on Alejandro's head instead of the net. The Spaniard fell into the ground, knocked out.

Heather blanched and jumped from her seat and ran into the field "Alejandro!"

Chris blew a whistle, "Timeout! Max, you are out of the game."

Mike, without his shirt and holding the net, glared at Chris, "There is no way we can take a timeout. The net still weights a lot."

"HA! This is nothing! Sha-Lightning can hold this weight with only one hand." said the athlete. He then began to hold the net with only one hand.

To Mike's horror, the net slipped from Lightning's hand. Luckily, the jock caught it just a moment before it was too late. Lightning sighed, "Stupid sweat, I almost let go of the sha-stupid net."

On the other side, Jasmine and Brick were also struggling with weight.

"This is harder than I thought! I hope our team hurries up, or we may lose." Brick said while trying to improve his grip on the net.

Jasmine smiled and got a better hold of the net."Don't worry. It'll turn out just tickety boo." She wasn't worried. After all, Shawn, Sammy, and Sky were on their team.

Brick nodded. He didn't understand what Jasmine was saying. But if she was smiling, it should mean that everything will be ok.

In the field, Alejandro passed-out with a giant bump on his head, so Chris decided to remove him from the field and continue with the challenge.

"Ok, send me some interns and take Alejandro to the infirmary. Ferrets, Max is out of the game, and so is Shawn." Chris said shrugging.

Sammy looked at him, shocked."What? Why? Shawn didn't commit any fault."

Chris looked at her grinning, enjoying the drama."Because he took out a foxes' player. To be fair, we must take a player from the ferrets. Max doesn't count because he is out of the game for the foul. So get out of the field, my zombie freak. And hurry, we have a challenge to finish."

Sammy was about to say something else, but Shawn smiled at her while walking out of the field.

"Don't worry, we are still 6 versus 4, you can win this, just keep going," said the conspiranoic leaving the field.

Alejandro was taken by two interns while Heather returned to her seat with the other chicken hatted foxes. Shawn sat with Lilly, Jay, and Max.

The supervillain was folding his arms and whispering. "Stupid rule, stupid gravity and stupid guy who cannot avoid a ball flying toward his head."

"Dude, he was with his back at you, and the ball fell on his head." Jay said, narrowing his eyes at Max.

Max frowned and lowered his head, fuming. "Even then, he must have avoided it."

Jay and Shawn glared at Max, while Lilly looked at him with a worried expression.

In the field, the game resumed. Cody was running and picking small balls, throwing them in succession when he gathers 4 or 5. The Codster always put them on the net without fail.

But it was not enough, and the brunette boy knew it. So he talked aloud to Courtney while looking for more balls. "Without Alejandro, we are at a clear disadvantage. We are 4 vs. 6."

Meanwhile, Dawn picked a small ball in her hands. She jumped and threw it with all her strength. The small ball flying a short distance and falling short before reaching the net. Dawn then ran to the ball and picked it, trying again.

Cody's jaw dropped. He shook his head and continued talking, "As I say, we are 3 vs. 6. Courtney. Any idea?"

Courtney smiled, she looked at Dawn and started speaking quickly, "I have one. Let's change our strategy. Dawn, you get small balls and give them to Cody. Cody, you throw as many as you can. Duncan and I will try to throw some medium size balls. Just don't give up, and let's keep trying."

On the other side, someone had an idea that could end the challenge.

Topher still had Max's invention on his hand. He looked at Charlotte and shouted. "Hey Charlotte! can you aim with a slingshot?"

Charlotte threw a small ball and miss the net. She then looked at Topher smiling. "If I can aim a slingshot? I have the highest score in our region in Mad Fowls[1]. Why do you ask, want some tips?"

"Excellent, come here and help me shooting some heavy balls with this," said Topher, walking to a ball with Chef's face.

Charlotte ran and put a ball in the elastic. While Topher tried to stick the slingshoot in the ground, but it was harder than it seemed.

Charlotte glared at him, raising an eyebrow."What are you doing?"

"Putting the slingshot in position?" Topher asked, not sure if he understood the question.

Charlotte shook her head in disappointment. "No noob! Hold it in the direction I told you with your arms. I will be the power gauge, and you the direction gauge, ok?", Topher nodded but was not sure what she was talking about.

"Ok, hold steady," said Charlotte. She pulled the elastic and released it without going full backward. "There."

The ball went into the air and fell into the net. Both Lightning and Mike were pulled down a little by the weight.

Topher jumped excitedly. "Great shoot, letֹs do it again."

After two more shots, Mike had to let go of the net or fall with it. An air horn sound filled the field while Chris shouted excitedly.

"It is over! The Ferrets win the challenge! The so-called favorites will have to send someone home. Meet me at the campfire to have our first ceremony," said Chris smiling and winking at the camera.

Confessional: Beth

Beth was glaring at the camera. "We lost, so we have to use this opportunity to eliminate Heather. We all know how she really is. If we let her stay in the game, we will regret it." As Beth ended, her hat started clucking.

Confessional: Max

Max was laughing maniacally. "Gwa-ha-ha-ha. We won thanks to my evil invention. Now the world will realize my true genius and make me their leader. But before I have to eliminate that Topher. He dared to steal my invention and use it. He will know my vengeance."

In the dining hall, Jasmine, Sky, Shawn, and Sammy are celebrating their victory.

"Sorry girls! I have to go to prepare my things in the cabin. They are forcing me to sleep with the rest of the team. And if I don't make some preparations, someone can become a zombie on the night and bam! Brains buffet. See ya later Sammy, Jas." Shawn said, going out of the place quickly.

Sky sighed and buried her head in her arms, "Shawn totally hates me."

"Of course not, Sky, why do you say that?" said Sammy trying to comfort her.

Sky raised her face and looked at the younger twin."He only said goodbye to you two?"

"Is Shawn, it was surely unintentional," said Sammy shrugging.

Jasmine didn't look Sky in the eyes and reply in a softer voice. "Yeah, don't think too hard about it." The Aussie knew that Sky was right,she wanted to help, but Shawn was too stubborn. Jasmine needed to find a way that he accepted to hear her version.

Then Jay entered the dining hall. He wasn't carrying his skateboard. After seeing the girls, he smiled and went to sit with them.

"Hi there, why are three beauties like you alone here?" Said Jay smiling, but the chicken hat ruined his flirting attempts.

Jasmine and Sky frown at him, while Sammy chuckle. It was so rare someone called her beauty.

Sammy blushed and smiled."We wanted to relax after today's victory."

"That's so rad dude! I also wanted to relax. Why don't you and I go for a walk near the lake," said Jay smiling, his hat clucking.

Sammy's smile was replaced by a slight frown. "Oh, sorry. Right now, I want to catch up with Jas and Sky. Maybe next time." Jay was not Topher, but he was not ugly, either. Still, Sammy didn't know him enough to accept going with him alone.

Jay smirked and grasped Sammy's hand, "Oh, c'mon gal. It will be fun. I don't bite."

Jasmine quickly slapped Jay's hand. The skater winced from the pain and backed off.

Jay rubbed his hand and glared at Jasmine. "Ouch, what the hell was that, dude? Are you crazy?"

Jasmine stood up, glaring at the skater."Keep your hands to yourself, mate. She said no. So please don't insist."

"You are some mad-cow, dude. I will leave- See you later, Sammy," said Jay leaving. While clicking his tongue.

Sammy looked at the door with a worried expression. "Thanks, Jasmine. I told him we could go another time. I don't understand why he was so persistent."

"Sammy, just be aware of him, ok?" said Jasmine, glaring at the door. "I had a bad feeling about that Jay."

Confessional: Jay

Jay was rubbing his hand and frowning, with a pained expression. "What's her damn problem, dude? If I could get Sammy to come with me, I am sure we could make to first base this night. That Indiana Jones poser is only jealous that I am more handsome and cool than that Zombie freak."

Duncan went to the infirmary, not due to his face's bruise, but because he was called by Alejandro. Usually, he wouldn't want anything to do with the Spaniard. But after today's accident, he decided at least to see how he is doing after the hit.

On this season, the infirmary was a building next to the dining hall. There Alejandro was with a bump that looked like a horn. In the room was also Lightning, folding his arms and frowning.

"Thanks for coming, gentleman. I heard that we lose today's challenge. It's a shame, especially after all the effort you and Lightning put on the game." Alejandro said with a sad expression.

Lightning stomped his foot on the floor. "Yeah, Sha-Lightning can't believe it. This is a team of losers."

Duncan rolled his eyes."So I guess you want to make an alliance because we are the best of the team or something like that."

Alejandro made an evil grin. "You are as smart as always, Duncan. Yes, we are the best on the team. We are strong and intelligent. Right now, I would not call it an alliance. Because, in a twelve-team, a 3 man alliance can hardly be called that. It's more like a gentleman pact."

Lightning glared at Alejandro, hitting his palm with his fist. "Lightning doesn't care of the sha-name. He will only accept to be part of this if we vote tonight for Cameron. That little grape, how dare he to fail the first challenge after beating LIGHTNING."

"I really don't have any opinions over who vote out in this ceremony. So count me in, Duncan?" said Alejandro looking at the delinquent.

Duncan shrugged."I will do whatever I want. I will give you my response about this no alliance after the voting." He then left the room.

"That punk is too arrogant. Lightning doesn't think he will join us," said Lightning, frowning at the door.

Alejandro smiled, his eyes full of confidence. "Don't worry, Lightning. He will realize that we are the best option. And again, who wouldn't want to be in a team with you?"

Lightning flexed his arms. "That's true. You are not as fool as you look Al. At least you know who to value true strength, Sha-zam."

Confessional: Alejandro

"Maybe is that I hit my head, but the idea of an alliance with Lightning is becoming less and less appealing, Yes he is strong, but he is very, very stupid. At least he suggested voting for Cameron." Alejandro sighed. "Anyway I want to focus against the maldito trasgo de pelo morado[2] who dropped that ball in my head." adds the Spaniard pointing menacingly at the camera.

In the forest, Max was looking for something when a sound startled him.

The supervillain covered his face with his hands, shivering. "Please don't eat me. My EVIL flesh is bitter and greasy."

"Eh!? Are you crazy? Who would want to eat you? It's us, Amy and Lilly from your team," said Amy frowning. She had to bite her tongue to not lash out Max after that.

"Oh!? How dare you scare me! I thought you were one of those damn bears. Can't you see I'm busy right now?" Max said, getting up and tearing off some branches from a nearby tree.

Amy raised her head and looked at the supervillain with contempt."What are you doing? Looking for an immunity idol?"

"Ignorant fool! An Immunity idol is only a useless vessel to improve your chances of gaining this lousy game. My objective is greater than that." Max said, still searching the tree.

Amy rolled her eyes and sighed. She didn't have time for this. "Oh, really? That sounds fascinating, but we come to you with a proposal."

Max looked at the twin, narrowing his eyes, and shooing her with a hand. "There is nothing you can offer that interest me, cheerleader. So go away and play some cheers or whatever you cheerleaders do."

"Max, I think it can be very important to hear Amy about this. You could be eliminated from the game if you do not pay attention. Can you hear her, please?" said Lilly, trying to help.

"What? Are you threaten me? Because I, I-" Max was nervous, if what she said was true, he will be out before fulfilling his ambition.

Amy smirked, that reaction was what she was expecting. "Just hear me. My mean and useless sister is using her friends to float in the game. She is planning to boot you next because your intelligence threatens them." The old twin had to use all her will to not laugh or roll her eyes.

Max gasped, blanching and sweating. "Oh no! that's so true. Those philistines! Now that they realized my genius, they will boot me. What can I do?"

Amy put a hand on his shoulder and smirked, "Lilly, and I thought we can help you. Let's vote together and eliminate them before they eliminate you?" Then she cleaned her hand on Lily's skirt.

"Oh, like an alliance?" said Max with wide eyes.

"An alliance, of course! How I don't think about it? Max, you are a genius, right, Lilly?" said Amy grinning.

Lilly blinked a couple of times until Amy elbowed her. "Oh, yes, of course, yes, he is really smart."

Max rubbed his hands, smiling maniacally. "Well, then this is the beginning of my axis of EVIL. From now on, you two are my sidekicks. Let's show your sister that they make a mistake going against my evil Genius, Gwa-ha-ha-ha,"

Lilly looked worried at Amy while the older sister rolled her eyes.

Confessional: Amy

"Yes, I know. I will regret working with this gnome. But my sister has 4 votes, so I need at least five to go against her. And he is the easiest to manipulate. Now I need another two to join me, but who?" said the evil twin touching her chin.

Meanwhile, behind the cabins, some of the foxes were joining to talk about tonight's elimination.

"Cody, Courtney, I am so happy you come," said Heather, with a smirk on her face.

Courtney folded her arms and frowned. "If It's for an alliance, forget it, Heather. You are not trustworthy."

Heather shook her head and make a sad smile."Oh, no, it is not an alliance. It's something more personal, and you are the only two that I can trust with this."

"C'mon Courtney. We can at least hear what she had to say?" said Cody, showing a small smile at the L.I.T.

Heather stood up and grab Courtney's hand, looking at her eyes."I want you to help me in a personal vendetta against Alejandro."

"What? I thought you two were an item? You were always making out at the finals of All-Star," said Courtney, looking at the Queen Bee with wide eyes.

Cody was as surprised as Courtney, looking shocked at the Queen Bee."What happened?"

"Alejandro cheated on me. Even when I trust and forgive him. He cheated on me!" said Heather, clenching her fists.

Cody was angered, and Courtney felt a chill down her spine. It was not unimaginable, Alejandro was a dandy after all. But he and Heather looked like a couple made on heaven (or hell.)

Heather grasped tighter Courtney's hands."So I have an offer. I will help you vote Duncan out of the game, and you help me voting Alejandro."

Courtney let go of Heather's grasp. "I understand what you are saying, but, Why Duncan? And also, what is for Cody in all this?" She only asked those questions to gain some time. It was obvious Heather was up to something, but this matter was so personal that Courtney was overwhelmed and couldn't think clearly.

Heather tossed her braid and smiled at Cody. "Easy. Duncan is like Alejandro, and also is to show you that I'm serious about this. I scratch your back and you scratch mine. And Cody here is a gentleman, and we three are former team Amazon. After hearing this, I'm sure he will help us,"

"Yes, of course. What they did is unforgivable. Count me in." Cody smacking himself on the chest.

Courtney sighed and looked into Heather's eyes. "Right now, voting for Duncan will be a waste of votes. Even with the three of us, it will be hard to get enough votes to eliminate him." She had to think fast, after yesterday's conversation with him, she couldn't let Duncan be eliminated. At least for now.

"Then what do you propose?" said Heather folding her arms.

Courtney thought for a moment and then smiled. "Let's vote for Cameron. He was the one that messed with the first challenge, and also he is in and Alliance with Zoey and Mike. They are dangerous. We had to hit them while they are weak."

"Mmm, that's true, what do you think, Cody?" asked the Queen Bee.

Cody looked ashamed at the ground. "I wanted to try to befriend Cameron. He is a great guy. But Courtney is right, is the smart move to do. We can boot Duncan next time."

"Then we all agree, thanks, guys. It feels so good talking about this with other people." said Heather giving Courtney a hug. The former C.I.T felt like been hug by a snake. This was an error, but she couldn't but feel empathy for the Queen bee.

Confessional: Courtney

"Ok, for the record, I don't trust Heather. Yes, maybe I can sympathize with what she is going through, and maybe I want to help her. But she is Heather, so I must be cautious, and try to use her before she tries to use me. Without Gwen here, I was confused about why I am here. But now I am decided, I am playing to win, To win for ME, and no one will stop me." Courtney said, her black eyes burning with determination.

And near the port, Mike and Cameron were waiting as Zoey was coming from the forest.

"Sorry guys, I couldn't find Dawn," said Zoey with her hands behind her back, looking worried to the ground.

Cameron sighed, giving a sad smile to his friend ."Don't mind Zoey, anyway it was fun to be with you two again, but it's my time now."

"Don't be so negative Cam, maybe we can find a way to keep you in the game," said Mike, putting his arm across the brainiac's shoulders.

Cameron stood up and pushed Mike away. "I'm not negative, I'm realistic! I was too conceited. I should have asked for help or at least waited for everyone tho cross before trying. I not only fail but my mistake caused our team defeat."

Zoey smiled at him, but she was frowning slightly. "Cam, calm down. Nobody is perfect. You failed on this challenge, but you will give us the victory on the next one."

"Stop saying that, I don't deserve to be on another challenge," said Cameron, running away from them.

"Cameron, wait!" shouted Zoey. She tried to go after him, but Mike held her. "Mike, let me go! we need to go after Cameron."

Mike looked at the boy with a sad gaze. "No Zoey, leave him be alone. We are only making him feel worse. Let give him some space."

Zoey turned and buried her face on Mike's chest."But we need to do something, or he will be eliminated."

"I may have, like, a suggestion if you want to hear me," Mike and Zoey were startled by the voice that appeared out of nowhere.

Lindsay walked into the dock. "Sorry, did I surprise you? I hope I was like not interrupting anything, If I was, I could come later."

"Lindsay, hello, I didn't notice you there," said Zoey, trying to look strong, but she was worried about Cameron.

Mike keep holding Zoey, but looked at her hotness."What is that suggestion that you mention before?"

"It is easy. You want to save Cam, and we want to eliminate Heather. So we propose you like to vote all together against her. That way your friend will not be eliminated, is brilliant no? I'm so proud of this idea," said Lindsay, clapping.

Mike started rubbing his arm "I don't kno-"

"We're in Lindsay, let's vote out Heather together," said Zoey, holding Lindsay's hands. She still had some doubts about the blond and Beth attitude yesterday. But for Cam, she was ready to forget about it.

Mike closed his mouth and looked at them with a worried expression.

"That's totally great, thank you, thaaank you Matt, Zoe," said Lindsay hugging Zoey and then Mike, who blushed a little.

Lindsay waved at them "Well, I have to look for more people to vote with us. See you later." She then went strolling in the direction of the forest.

"Are you not happy about this, Mike? We can save Cam," said Zoey, excited, putting her arm across Mike's waist.

Mike made a shallow smile and hugged his girlfriend."Yes, wonderful."

Confessional: Mike

"Don't misunderstand me. I don't want Cam to be out of the game. But I don't like making deals like that. I mean we are ignoring how Cameron feels about this." Mike sighed, "I am a bad friend? Either way, I will vote for Heather. But I'm not sure if it's the right thing to do."

The 12 Foxes are sitting on stumps next to the campfire. In front of them is Chris grinning with a plate with 11 white marshmallows.

Chris made a wide grin, looking at them with narrow eyes."Well, what a surprise, the favorites lose the first challenge. I may have to change your name to the Failure Foxes."

"Can we hurry up with the ceremony? We are all tired," said Heather folding her arms.

"You may want to enjoy the moment. After all, one of you will be gone from the island tonight. This year you vote using this small touchpad. You can slide and look for the camper you want to vote off," said Chris, showing a small black pad that looked like a smartphone.

"How can we be sure you will not be rigging the votes?" said Duncan raising a hand.

Chris put a hand over his chest. "That question hurt me, Duncan. I'm famous not only by my handsome face but also for my honesty and integrity."

The twelve campers glare at him silently.

Chris glared back at them, "Ok, you will have a lot of problems in your life if you can't learn how to trust others. In addition to my honesty, each one of you will be recorded voting. So if you have any doubt, we will show you the footage, but only after you have been eliminated from the show. We want to keep the anonymity of the votes."

"Now go and choose who will say goodbye this night," said Chris, rubbing his hands in excitement.

The 12 foxes stood up in order and went to vote into the voting cabin.

Vote confessional: Beth

Pressing the screen of the tablet."I hope we have enough votes. I know this looks like bullying. But is Heather who we are talking about. She deserves it."

Vote confessional:Duncan

Pressing the screen with a finger, while smoking, "22 more to take down. At least it was not someone I liked. Now I will spend some time considering my vote and enjoying my smoke."

Vote confessional:Dawn

Dawn is looking at the tablet, crooking her head and the timidly pushing the button."Fate can be mysterious, I didn't think I will be voting this person some hours ago." She smiled, and the coughed. "And why the cabin smells like smoke. I thought the island was a no smoke zone. I will have to fill a complaint against the show, again."

Chris looked at his pad and the at the campers."The votes have been made, and you have chosen. This time it was quite divided. But this is not a democracy. This is Tyranny of the Masses." Some campers groaned or rolled their eyes at Chris' joke.

"The campers who receive a marshmallow are still on the game. I wanted to give you a virtual marshmallows. But it was a sweet detail to give you the real deal." Chris added, laughing at his own joke. "Remember the camper who doesn't receive a marshmallow is out of the game and can't come back to the island. EVER"

"Ok. The next campers get their marshmallow, Courtney, Alejandro, Cody, Dawn, Mike, you are safe" the five take their marshmallow, only Courtney is not smiling.

"Also Lightning, Duncan, Lindsay, Beth, Zoey, here is your marshmallow," the five caught it.

Chris grinned and looked with narrow eyes at the remaining ones. "There is only 1 marshmallow, and 2 campers left. Cameron, your error cost your team the first part of the challenge and puts them at a serious disadvantage. Heather, you were just yourself, that is enough to deserve at least 3 eliminations."

Heather was smiling, trying to look confident but was tapping with her foot. Cameron looked serene at Chris with a sad smile.

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"Heather."

"Yeeesssss!" shouted Heather catching her marshmallow and throwing it into her mouth.

"Nooo!" exclaimed Zoey, covering her face with her hands. Mike put his arm across her shoulder, trying to comfort her.

Beth stood, glaring at Chris. "There must be some kind of error. We had more than enough votes."

"Stop! This is enough! I deserve to be eliminated," said Cameron looking at his teammates, making a small smile. "It was my mistake, and the least I can do is accept it and pay for it."

"Cam…" said Zoey pouting.

"That was a great speech, I am so glad our bubble boy has grown in such fine bubble man. Sadly it's time to go, now come with me," said Chris walking to the dock.

Cameron walked behind him, adjusting his glasses. "What is this time, the ballista of shame?" Zoey, Mike, Dawn, Beth, and Lindsay followed him to say goodbye.

"Nothing like that, here put this on," said Chris handling a security harness with a big ring on the top, "Is the vest of failure."

Cam put the harness over his clothes. The ring was half a meter over his head.

"This didn't seem as dangerous as the- wAAHHHHH!"

"Nooo! Cam" shouted Zoey and Mike at the unison.

Cameron screamed as a helicopter, piloted by Chef, passed over them, and hook the bubble boy by the ring, taking him away flying.

"Bon voyage! That's it, the Chopper of Shame. Don't worry, he will be alright. I think." said Chris laughing.

"This was an exciting episode, but there is more to come. Will the foxes take their revenge next time. Or will they become the Failure Foxes after all? When will we have the first Tyranny elimination? And who is the rude person who was smoking in the voting cabin? This and more answers next on Total Drama, Tyranny of the Masses.

Author Notes:

[1] It is a shout out to Angry Birds

[2] Literally Damn goblin with purple hair

Votes:

Cameron:7

Heather: 5

Favorite Foxes: Alejandro, Beth, Cody, Courtney, Dawn, Duncan, Heather, Lightning, Lindsay, Mike, Zoey.

Fan Ferrets: Amy, Brick, Charlotte, Dramaman, Jasmine, Jay, Lilly, Max, Sammy, Shawn, Sky, Topher

Eliminated: Cameron

Well, I hope you enjoy it. It's a shame for Cameron because he could have shown how much he had grown. But it was his mistake after all.

I didn't write who vote for who, because some of the drama in the chapters is about that. But I will publish it after I end writing the story as an extra, for those curious.

As always, thanks for reading and I hope you like it.