Disclaimer: As usual, I don't own anything aside from my own characters.
Note: Sorry about the super long wait on this one, I'll touch more on this later but I just wanted to apologize now.
Chris was standing on the stage of the auditorium wearing a white suit. His hair was gelled up into an Elvis Presley style. He flashed a smile to the camera and said, "Last time on Total Drama High School! I had the remaining students partake in another physical education themed challenge! The competitors had to partake in Surfing, Swimming and Boxing challenges. The winners of those challenges were Bridgette, Joseph and Mikey respectively. Those three won immunity as well as one other person of their choice, which meant Geoff, Noah and Megan also won immunity. After this, I made the remaining five participate in a race with numerous hazards. I didn't tell them this at the time, but the loser would be instantly eliminated. Nicholas finished in last place in the race, meaning he was sent packing. Will Izzy injure anyone? Will anyone enjoy today's challenge? And can I get a record deal? Find out right now on Total Drama High School!" Chris sang the last line of his intro in an off-key tone, cracking a window behind him. The host turned around and said, "Somebody should probably fix that."
An hour and a half after the remaining contestants had gotten up, the bus was on its way to the high school. "So we've known each other for at least two weeks now, but I have to ask, do you guys have any siblings," Bridgette asked to Mikey, Megan and Emily.
"Yeah, I've got a younger brother," Mikey stated, "Though I'm glad I'm here right now. He's annoying as hell."
Megan gasped and said, "Mikey! You would say that about him on television?"
"Oh please, he already knows that's how I feel about him," Mikey said with a shrug before adding, "Anyways, do you have any siblings Megan?"
The nice girl nodded and said, "I've got an older sister. I'm the baby of the family, so to speak."
"I'm the youngest too. I've got an older brother," Emily chimed in.
"I wonder what it would've been like if I had an older sibling," Mikey wondered aloud, "That's kind of why I think being a middle sibling would have been best. They get to experience being a younger and an older sibling."
Megan hugged her boyfriend and said, "I don't know, I've always wondered what it would be like if I were the oldest child. I'm always being compared to my older sister."
"Me too. It's not as bad being compared to my older brother though because since I'm a girl my parents don't expect me to follow in his footsteps per se. They just want me to have grades that were as good as his," Emily added.
Megan sighed and said, "It sucks for me since my parents want me to do everything my sister did."
"Well I like you just the way you are," Mikey said as he kissed his girlfriend once again.
Bus Confessional
Mikey: Yeah, my brother can be a pain in the ass sometimes. If he's watching this, which I hope he is, he knows who he is. And if he is watching this, you had better not have taken any of my stuff!
Emily: I hope my older brother is proud of how well I've done so far. He was the one who had always wanted to be on this show instead of me so hopefully I've done him proud.
At the back of the bus, Joseph was plotting. "I've been thinking this over since last night and I still don't have any idea what I'm going to end up doing," the overachiever thought out loud.
Noah barely glanced over the top of the book he was reading and asked, "What are you talking about?"
Joseph looked at his alliance partner and said, "My plan for the final four. Get you, me, Geoff and Nicholas to the final four and then we crush the other two. Now that Nicholas is gone my plan is pointless."
"So get some other people. Get Jennifer or something. She's always moping about Trent being gone," Noah remarked.
"I don't know. I still have to rethink my game plan. I'll let you know when I figure out what I'm going to do," Joseph stated. Noah shrugged and went back to reading his book.
Bus Confessional
Joseph: I honestly don't know how to proceed. I could plot to bring Geoff and one other person with me to the final four but unfortunately the remaining competition is too smart. I don't want to risk them discovering me. I suppose I could go with Izzy since even if she does find out she's too crazy for the others to take her seriously. I'll have to think this through some more.
Noah: It may not seem like it right now but I'm freaking out right now. With Nicholas gone, I have one less person available for my plan to get rid of Joseph. This is going to make me sound like such an ass but I hope the other three couples get split up before Jennifer leaves. I need as many potential allies as possible for my plan. Thankfully, six of the remaining ten competitors are in relationships and their boyfriend or girlfriend is still here. That makes it all the more likely that they will get voted out over the rest of us. Still, I have to make sure this goes the way I want it to or else Joseph will be unstoppable.
Geoff was currently sitting with Cody, Jennifer and Izzy and the party boy was excited. "So guys, as soon as this season is over, we should totally throw like this massive party at the Aftermath studio or something," Geoff explained to the others he was sitting with.
"I'd be down with that. Awesome music, good food, a fun time, sounds like we could all use that after three seasons of this show," Cody remarked.
Izzy vigorously nodded and said, "Yeah and we can entertain everybody with our various talents!"
"I wouldn't mind playing a song or two on guitar at a party," Jennifer contributed.
Geoff smiled and said, "Dudes, this party is going to be so awesome! I don't think anyone won't have a good time!"
"Well, Heather might not like it," Izzy said with a shrug.
Cody nodded and said, "True, but after all the crap she's put people through for the past three seasons do we really need to worry if she's going to like it."
Izzy blinked and said, "Good point."
Jennifer smiled and said, "This party will be a good time for the couples to spend time with each other, especially since the rookies, like me, don't know if we're sticking around on the aftermath next season."
"Wait, you might not be? Emily might not be there," Cody exclaimed.
Jennifer shook her head and responded, "I don't know if we will since I wasn't paying attention to the fine print on the contract."
"Dudes, now's not the time for depressing thoughts. Let's live in the moment and think ahead to our awesome party," Geoff said, trying to bring up everyone's mood.
Bus Confessional
Jennifer: I know I can't get into the next season, but I would love it if I could stay at the Aftermath studio, especially since Trent will be there the entire season. (The performing artist giggles)
Cody: Man, that would suck if Emily couldn't stay at the Aftermath studio waiting for me next season. I already know I'm going to be in it but lets face it, I'm not very strong. The only reason why I've made it to the final ten now is because I'm smart.
The bus slowly pulled up to the high school and the ten teens exited the vehicle. Upon reaching the entrance of the building, they saw Chris was waiting for them. "Hey guys," Chris said as the group approached, "Are you ready for your next challenge?"
"Already telling us about the next challenge? No small talk or asking how we are," Mikey asked.
Chris raised an eyebrow and said, "That would imply that I cared more than what is absolutely necessary. Anyways, do you want to know what your next challenge is?"
"You're going to tell us regardless," Noah commented before muttering, "You want to hog the screentime as much as possible."
"True, I am going to tell you the challenge if you want to know what it is or not. Today's challenge is going to make some of you pretty happy. After all, I know some of you like to sing," the host said with a nod.
"A singing challenge? Interesting," Joseph commented.
Chris smiled and said, "You will have a few hours to learn a song of your choice to sing. Your performance will be graded by three judges. They will be myself, Chef Hatchet and a special guest."
Jennifer was smiling as she said, "Who's the special guest?"
"Why don't I let you find out for yourselves," Chris said as he turned to the building and said, "Come on out!"
One of the doors to the high school opened and out stepped a familiar face to anyone who had watched the show. "Lindsay? You're the special guest," Cody asked.
The blonde nodded and said, "Yep! Chip asked me if I wanted to be a judge and I said yes."
"Lindsay, my name is Chris," Chris said, mildly annoyed.
"So that's it? Memorize a song and sing it," Mikey asked.
Chris smiled again and said, "Pretty much. The 2 best singers get immunity, everyone else could go home. No surprises like yesterday. You've got until one to learn what song you're going to sing, so you should start memorizing. You can use the computers in the school to look up the song if you need to. That's it, you may go."
Restroom Confessional
Megan: I'm a pretty good singer. I'm not fantastic, but if I can pick the right song this could go very well for me.
Geoff: My friends tell me I've got a decent singing voice. They say I'm the best person who sings karaoke at the parties I have, so this challenge shouldn't be too tough, right?
Mikey and Megan were busy looking at a computer screen, trying to pick out just the right song for the nice girl. Mikey looked away from the screen for a moment to say, "Are there any artists you really like? Why not sing one of their songs?"
"That could work. I also really like country music, so maybe I should sing a country song," Megan thought aloud before asking, "Do you want to look up some song lyrics?"
"Nah, I know what song I'm singing," the gamer responded.
Megan looked at her boyfriend before asking, "What song is that?"
Mikey replied, "I'm going to be singing the song Live and Learn, specifically the Crush 40 version. That version was made famous by the video game Sonic Adventure 2."
"Figures you would pick a song from a video game," Megan said with a playful grin on her face, meaning she was not being sarcastic.
"Hey, it's who I am. Anyways, you got any ideas on a song yet," Mikey asked as his girlfriend looked back at the computer screen.
Megan searched the internet and said, "I was thinking a Taylor Swift song. She's one of my favorite artists."
Mikey hugged the nice girl and said, "That is a great idea. She's got some good songs. Any idea which one you want to use yet?"
Megan shook her head and said, "Not yet. I'll figure it out though."
Restroom Confessional
Mikey: I love the game Sonic Adventure 2. I like how there are two story modes, you can raise 3 different types of Chao, which is like a pet for those who don't know what I'm talking about, and the gameplay is varied enough without it being too varied. The original Sonic Adventure had way too many different types of levels.
Looking at a different computer monitor was Bridgette. Sitting next to her was Geoff. "So you really don't have any idea what song you want to sing Bridge? There's got to be some song you like," Geoff said, trying to help his girlfriend decide.
Bridgette sighed and said, "Most of the music I like doesn't have lyrics. It's all instrumental."
Geoff tapped his chin and said, "I don't really listen to them, but what about The Beach Boys? Just based on the name, it sounds like they're ocean based. And you love the ocean!"
"That's true. I don't know, let me take a look at them. What song are you singing anyways," Bridgette asked.
"I was thinking about singing one of the ultimate party songs," the party boy replied with a grin.
The surfer raised one of her eyebrows and asked, "And that is?"
Geoff blinked and said, "Oh right, the actual song. I was gonna sing I Gotta Feeling!"
"Is that a good idea? There's not a lot of lyrics if I recall," Bridgette commented.
Geoff shrugged and said, "There's more lyrics than you think. And if all else fails, I can dance while singing. Relax Bridge, it'll be fine."
Restroom Confessional
Geoff: Yeah, I know we're supposed to sing for this challenge, but a little dancing will get everyone excited. There's been too much depression lately, we really have to make things more exciting.
Bridgette: I hope Geoff knows what he's doing. This isn't the first time he's had an okay idea that's resulted in something going wrong. Though it can't get much worse than that time at the zoo.
Cody and Emily were, like the couples before them, looking at a computer screen. And like the others, Cody knew what he was going to sing while Emily did not. "So you seriously don't have any idea what song you want to sing," Cody asked.
Emily sighed and said, "No. There are a few songs that I like but none of them are good enough."
The tech geek tapped his chin and said, "Well, I can give you some suggestions, but they're only going to be rock and roll songs, since that and techno are my two favorite genres."
"It's worth a shot I guess," the dancer replied.
"All right, now I have to figure out what would seem fitting for you," Cody said while looking at a list of songs on the internet.
While waiting for Cody to figure out a song choice that suited her, Emily asked, "So what song are you singing Cody?"
Cody didn't look away from the computer monitor as he said, "It's a secret. When I sing it, the results will be funny, but aside from that I can't reveal anything."
"Oh okay," Emily replied.
"I got it," Cody exclaimed as he turned to look at his girlfriend, "You should sing Livin' On a Prayer by Bon Jovi."
Emily read the lyrics displayed on the screen and asked, "Any reason why?"
"Well, you said you had always hoped that you could go out with me so in theory you could say you are living on a prayer," Cody replied as Emily finished reading the lyrics.
"That's perfect," the dancer exclaimed before kissing Cody.
Restroom Confessional
Cody: Nice job Cody, you made your girlfriend very happy today.
Emily: I'm fortunate Cody is so smart. On my own I would never have thought of what he did.
Inside the auditorium, Chris was sitting with Owen and Duncan, who had been called into service for the day. "Do you really need me to be here Chris? Because I would much rather be with Courtney than here right now," Duncan stated as he lounged back in a chair with his hands behind his head.
The host nodded and said, "Yes Duncan, I do need you here. You see, you two are going to help out in the challenge today."
Owen gasped and asked, "Are we gonna be judges?"
"No, we already have Lindsay to fill the gap we needed. Owen, you're going to be backstage asking each person what song they're going to sing right before they're up. You will then radio the name of the song to Duncan, who will be in the auditorium's control room. Duncan, you will then play the song that has been requested by the contestant," Chris explained to his two interns.
Duncan scoffed and said, "You asked us to do that? Couldn't you have asked Katie, Sadie or Beth to do that?"
Chris shook his head and said, "Afraid not Duncan. You see, the producers realized that you and Owen were two of the more liked people on this show. So in order to bring in more ratings, you two need to appear more often than they do."
"Fine, let's just hope this goes quick," the punk muttered.
"Aw, come on Duncan, it'll be fun," Owen said as he followed Duncan behind the stage curtain.
Izzy was quietly cackling to herself as she looked at the computer in front of her, trying to determine which song she was going to sing. "Um, what are you doing," Jennifer asked, as she was seated close to the crazy girl.
Izzy grinned and said, "I'm looking up songs about fire and explosions and what not."
The performing artist looked at the songs listed on Izzy's screen and said, "Well, if that's the case, then why not sing the song Dynamite? It's more about a party but it still mentions explosives."
"That could work. I suppose I could use the party theme to show that I miss Owen, since he loves parties. I wish he could've competed this season," Izzy lamented.
Jennifer pat the crazy girl on the back and said, "I sort of feel the same way about Trent, minus the whole competing this season part. But that's why I'm singing Don't Stop Believing. It may be sort of clichéd, but since I've learned to not give up, no matter how sad I am that Trent isn't here, it seemed fitting."
"That makes a lot of sense," Izzy replied, "It's too bad we can't do a duet for the challenge, we could totally kick ass!"
"Yeah, too bad it's an individual challenge, huh," Jennifer said halfheartedly.
"Maybe some other time," the crazy girl said with a shrug as she got up to leave. When she was certain Izzy was out of earshot, Jennifer let out a sigh.
Restroom Confessional
Jennifer: I know that deep down Izzy is a really nice girl, but unfortunately on the surface she's too crazy. I wonder if we could get her some therapy to make her less crazy.
Izzy: Hmm. Dynamite's not a bad idea. But there are other songs that sound even more destructive. I'm gonna like this. (The crazy girl cackles with laughter).
Joseph and Noah were sitting near each other staring at their own respective computer monitors. After a few minutes of silence, Noah got up from the desk the computer was situated on and said, "Singing. Such a mentally stimulating task."
"Easy on the sarcasm my friend. You just need to find the right song to sing. For example, since I'm so focused on the game right now, I'm going to be singing the song that is the epitome of focus," Joseph commented, turning away from his computer.
"And that would be," Noah prompted, previously expecting an answer.
Joseph smirked and said, "Eye of the Tiger."
Noah nodded and said, "There aren't many songs that I listen to, but when I'm in the middle of a heated match on an online game, I listen to that song."
The overachiever smiled and said, "It's a really good song, isn't it? It's one of my personal favorites."
The know-it-all sat down in a nearby chair and said, "Well, it's good that you have an idea as to what you're going to sing, but I still don't have a clue."
"Well, satire is, in a sense, a form of sarcasm. And you have been known to be sarcastic quite a lot," Joseph stated.
Noah nodded and said, "I'm not going to deny that. What exactly are you getting at?"
Joseph tapped his chin in thought and replied, "Well, why not sing a satirical song?"
"I'm not quite sure those exist," the know-it-all flatly stated.
"Purely satirical? No. But there are some songs that have elements of satire to them, namely parody songs. If you wished you could sing one of those. Weird Al has the best parody songs, you should look him up," the overachiever countered.
Noah walked back over to the computer and said, "I'll give it a shot. Besides, I don't want to risk instant elimination if I don't sing."
Restroom Confessional
Joseph: In my case, Eye of the Tiger has a second meaning. Yes, I'm focused on the game, but I'm also focused on controlling it. I'll practically be rubbing the fact that I'm in control of this game in everyone's face and they won't have a clue.
Noah: Okay, I'll admit, a couple of the parody songs I looked at were funny. Nothing too funny, but it did elicit some chuckles from me.
It was one o'clock and the ten contestants were sitting in the auditorium, waiting for Chris. Moments later the host walked on stage, holding a clipboard. "All right guys, here's how it's going to go. Only two people will be backstage at a time. You will all be given a random number, and you must be backstage when you need to be or else you instantly lose the challenge," Chris announced as he glanced at the clipboard, "So, here is your order. First up is Izzy, followed by Cody, Megan, Geoff, Bridgette, Mikey, Emily, Joseph, Jennifer and lastly Noah. Izzy, you have five minutes to prepare. Cody, you will be going backstage as well."
The two contestants got up and went backstage as Chris sat down in front of a large table with Chef to his left and Lindsay was on Chef's left. "So do you have any hope for these guys," Chef asked the host.
Chris raised an eyebrow and said, "No, not really. Jennifer I have hope for, but everyone else I don't."
"Wow, that's like, really mean," Lindsay remarked.
Chris put his finger to his lips and said, "Shh. Lindsay, I need you to sit there and be pretty can you do that?"
Lindsay nodded and said, "Yep! I'm great at that!"
"I bet you are," Chef grumbled quietly.
Backstage, Izzy was busy showering Owen with kisses and the two were giggling uncontrollably. Cody just watched as the two were making out on the floor with a look that would be described as half amused and half disgusted. Wishing for the awkwardness to end, Cody spoke up, "Um, don't you have a challenge to do Izzy?"
"Oh yeah! I completely forgot," Izzy jumped up before whispering the name of the song she was to sing in Owen's ear.
Owen saluted his girlfriend and said, "Got it!"
On stage, Izzy walked out before bowing to the audience. Chris looked at the crazy girl and asked, "And what are you going to be singing for us?"
"Rock You Like a Hurricane by Scorpions," Izzy answered before the opening guitar riff sounded. She bopped her head in rhythm to the music prior to the lyrics starting. Once the initial riff was over, Izzy started to sing.
It's early morning
The sun comes out
Last night was shaking
And pretty loud
My cat is purring
And scratches my skin
So what is wrong
With another sin
The bitch is hungry
She needs to tell
So give her inches
And feed her well
More days to come
New places to go
I've got to leave
It's time for a show
Here I am, rock you like a hurricane
Here I am, rock you like a hurricane
My body is burning
It starts to shout
Desire is coming
It breaks out loud
Lust is in cages
Till storm breaks loose
Just have to make it
With someone I choose
The night is calling
I have to go
The wolf is hungry
He runs to show
He's licking his lips
He's ready to win
On the hunt tonight
For love at first sting
Here I am, rock you like a hurricane
Here I am, rock you like a hurricane
Here I am, rock you like a hurricane
Here I am, rock you like a hurricane
Rock you like a hurricane
It's early morning
The sun comes out
Last night was shaking
And pretty loud
My cat is purring
And scratches my skin
So what is wrong
With another sin
The night is calling
I have to go
The wolf is hungry
He runs to show
He's licking his lips
He's ready to win
On the hunt tonight
For love at first sting
Here I am, rock you like a hurricane
Here I am, rock you like a hurricane
Here I am, rock you like a hurricane
Here I am, rock you like a hurricane
Here I am
Izzy finished singing and awaited the judgment of the judges. "Before we give our reactions, it should be mentioned that each judge will award a score from 1 to 10. The 2 highest scores will get immunity. Lindsay, you want to start us off," Chris asked, looking at the blonde.
"Um, okay," Lindsay giggled before looking at Izzy, "Well, your singing was really nice. I don't know what that song was supposed to be about, but your voice is nice. I'll give you a 7."
Chef Hatchet nodded his head and said, "I'll admit, we're not exactly friends, but your singing was pretty damn good. Quality song too, not like some of that crap that's sung today. You get an 8."
"Well then, looks like it's my turn. Your singing was mediocre I suppose. The song was okay, but it was a little long. We've got a lot of singers to get through. I'll give you a 5," Chris stated with a bit of a frown.
"That's a bit harsh, isn't it," Izzy asked.
Chris shrugged and replied, "These shows always have to have one judge that's harsher than the others." Izzy shrugged and backflipped off the stage.
Restroom Confessional
Izzy: Izzy thought she did well. Why can't Chris see that?
Next onto the stage was Cody. "So Cody, care to tell us what song you're singing," Chris asked the tech geek.
Cody shook his head and said, "No can do Chris. Trust me though, you'll know what it is soon enough."
Chris nodded and said, "Fair enough." The song started with a very familiar drum and guitar theme started to play.
"Oh god, is he doing what I think he's doing," Noah remarked.
Mikey nodded and said, "I think he is. I am both angry and amused at this."
We're no strangers to love
You know the rules and so do I
A full commitment's what I'm thinking of
You wouldn't get this from any other guy
I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
We've known each other for so long
Your heart's been aching but
You're too shy to say it
Inside we both know what's been going on
We know the game and we're gonna play it
And if you ask me how I'm feeling
Don't tell me you're too blind to see
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
(Ooh, give you up)
(Ooh, give you up)
(Ooh)
Never gonna give, never gonna give
(Give you up)
(Ooh)
Never gonna give, never gonna give
(Give you up)
We've know each other for so long
Your heart's been aching but
You're too shy to say it
Inside we both know what's been going on
We know the game and we're gonna play it
I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
"Well, that was unexpected," Chef remarked, "But hey, that's cool. There's no better way to Rick Roll people than doing it on national TV. I'll give ya a 7."
"Your song choice, while amusing, was clichéd. On top of that, your singing wasn't that great. 5," Chris said with a bored expression on his face.
"You're singing wasn't that bad Charlie," Lindsay offered with a smile, "but I don't get the song. I'll give you a 7."
Chef turned to Chris as Cody walked off stage and asked, "So, who's next?"
"Next is Megan, followed by Geoff," Chris replied, looking at a list in front of him.
In the audience, Emily embraced her boyfriend and said, "No matter what, I thought you were great."
Cody smiled and said, "Thanks Emily."
While they were talking, the nice girl had gotten on stage and was waiting for the music to begin. Lindsay waved and said, "Hi! I love your hair!"
"Thanks," Megan smiled.
"Ah you're here," Chris said as he turned his attention to the next participant of the day, "So what song are you singing?"
"I'm going to be singing 'You Belong With Me' by Taylor Swift," Megan replied as the intro music began to start.
You're on the phone with your girlfriend, She's upset
She's going off about something that you said
She doesnt get your humour like I do
I'm in the room, its a typical Tuesday night
I'm listening to the kind of music she doesnt like
And she'll never know your story like I do
But she wears short skirts, I wear t-shirts
She's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers
Dreaming bout the day when you wake up and find
That what you're lookin for has been here the whole time
If you could see that I'm the one who understands you
Been here all along so why can't you see?
You belong with me
You belong with me
Walkin the streets with you in your worn out jeans
I cant help thinking this is how it ought to be
Laughing on the park bench thinkin to myself
Hey isnt this easy?
And you've got a smile that could light up this whole town
I havent seen it in awhile, since she brought you down
You say you find I know you better than that
Hey, Whatcha doing with a girl like that?
She wears high heels, I wear sneakers
She's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers
Dreaming bout the day when you wake up and find
That what you're looking for has been here the whole time
If you could see that I'm the one who understands you
Been here all along so why can't you see?
You belong with me
Standin by, waiting at your back door
All this time how could you not know that?
You belong with me
You belong with me
Oh I remember you driving to my house in the middle of the night
I'm the one who makes you laugh when you know you're about to cry
I know your favorite songs and you tell me about your dreams
I think I know where you belong. I think I know it's with me.
Can't you see that I'm the one who understands you?
Been here all along so why can't you see?
You belong with me
Standing by or waiting at your back door
All this time how could you not know that
You belong with me
You belong with me
Have you ever thought just maybe
You belong with me
You belong with me
"Not too bad. Not bad at all," Chris remarked, "I don't know why, but your voice is like that of a country singer. I give you a 7."
Lindsay clapped and cheered and said, "Oh my gosh! I so love that song! You get a 12!"
"The highest score is a ten Lindsay," Chris remarked with a roll of his eyes.
Lindsay nodded and said, "Okay, then you get a ten!"
Chef nodded and remarked, "You're a pretty good singer. I don't really like Country though so I'll have to give you a 7."
Megan nodded and got off the stage. She joined Mikey in the audience who hugged her and said, "I don't care what they think, I thought you were amazing."
"All right Geoff, what do you have for us," Chris asked as the Party Boy was now on stage.
Geoff replied, "Chris my man, I am going to sing "I Gotta Feeling" by The Black Eyed Peas."
"Um alright," Chris said as the music started.
I've gotta feeling that tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good good night
I've gotta feeling (Woohoo) that tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good good night
Tonight's the night
Let's live it up
I got my money
Let's spend it up
Chris used an air horn which caused Geoff to stop singing. A moment later the music stopped playing as well. "Chris dude? Why'd you make me stop," Geoff asked.
Chris put down the air horn and said, "I'll be completely honest with you Geoff. You don't have a good singing voice. At all. If I were to give you a score, you would get a 1."
"Damn Chris, that's harsh. I'd at least give him a 2 for effort," Chef remarked.
"Regardless, you can't win, even if Lindsay were to give you a 10. Sorry," Chris commented as Geoff got off the stage.
The party boy stated, "That's like, major harshness dude."
Restroom Confessional
Mikey: Alright, so Geoff is my bro, but I'll be honest with you: He can't sing. I wonder how things go at his parties when he sings karaoke.
Bridgette: I know Geoff's not the best singer, but I didn't want to hurt his feelings by saying his singing is bad. I hope he doesn't take things too hard.
Geoff: (The party boy appears sad) Dude, that was like so harsh. I know I'm not great at singing, but did Chris have to be so harsh about it?
Chris glanced down at the paper in front of him and said, "Alright, it looks like the next two are Bridgette and Mikey. Let's see how well their singing voices are."
Bridgette took to the stage and said, "I'm going to be singing, appropriately enough, Surfer Girl by the Beach Boys."
"Very appropriate," Chef agreed with a nod.
Little surfer little one
Made my heart come all undone
Do you love me, do you surfer girl
Surfer girl my little surfer girl
I have watched you on the shore
Standing by the oceans roar
Do you love me do you surfer girl
Surfer girl surfer girl
We could ride the surf together
While our love would grow
In my woody I would take you everywhere I go
So I say from me to you
I will make your dreams come true
Do you love me do you surfer girl
Surfer girl my little surfer girl
Well
Girl surfer girl my little surfer girl
Well
Girl surfer girl my little surfer girl
Well
Girl surfer girl my little surfer girl
Chris nodded and said, "Very good. Not the best so far, but not the worst. I think I'll give you a 7."
"Bridgette, your singing was great. I really liked how appropriate your song was. I think you deserve an 8," Chef said with a smirk on his face.
Lindsay looked confused and said, "Well, I've never heard that song before but since it was about a surfer and you surf, I think I'll give you a 8."
Bridgette nodded and got off the stage as Mikey took the stage. "And you will be singing," Chris asked.
The gamer grinned and said, "I'm singing Live and Learn."
Can you feel life movin' through your mind,
Ooh, looks like it came back for more!
Yeah yeah yeah!
Can you feel time slippin' down your spine,
Ooooooh, You try and try to ignore!
Yeah!
But you can hardly swallow,
Your fears and pain.
When you can't help but follow,
It puts you right back where you came.
Live and learn!
Hanging on the edge of tomorrow,
Live and learn!
From the works of yesterday.
Live and learn!
If you beg or if you borrow,
Live and learn!
You may never find your way.
Whooooa, yeah!
Can you feel life tangle you up inside?
Yeah, now you're face down on the floor!
Oh!
But you can't save your sorrow,
You've paid in trade!
When you can't help but follow,
It puts you right back where you came.
Live and learn!
Hanging on the edge of tomorrow,
Live and learn!
From the works of yesterday.
Live and learn!
If you beg or if you borrow,
Live and learn!
You may never find your way.
Hey, whoa, whoa,
Oh yeeeeeeeeeeeah!
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
There's a face searching far, so far and wide.
There's a place where you dream you'd never find.
Hold on to what if?
Hold on to what if?
Live and learn!
Hanging on the edge of tomorrow,
Live and learn!
From the works of yesterday.
Live and learn!
If you beg or if you borrow,
Live and learn!
You may never find your way.
Live and learn!
Hanging on the edge of tomorrow,
Live and learn!
From the works of yesterday.
Live and learn!
If you beg or if you borrow,
Live and learn!
You may never find your way.
Live and learn!
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
Live and learn!
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
"Rock on man! That was the most rocking tune yet," Chef said with a grin, "I gotta give you 9 points."
"That seemed out of character for you Chef. Anyways, while I liked your song, and your singing was pretty good, I feel it only warrants a 7," Chris said while writing some things down.
Lindsay smiled and said, "Well, your singing was pretty good. But I don't really like rock music. I'll give you a 6."
The gamer shrugged and joined his girlfriend who hugged him and said, "You did great Mikey. Don't let them make you think otherwise."
"I'm fine with it actually. I had fun. That's all that matters," Mikey replied with a shrug.
"Moving on, the next two singers are Emily and Joseph. So Emily, what song are you singing," Chris asked, trying to move the challenge along.
"Well, I will be singing Livin on a Prayer by Bon Jovi, as Cody suggested to me," the dancer replied with a twirl as the music started.
Once upon a time
Not so long ago
Tommy used to work on the docks
Union's been on strike
He's down on his luck...it's tough, so tough
Gina works the diner all day
Working for her man, she brings home her pay
For love - for love
She says we've got to hold on to what we've got
'Cause it doesn't make a difference
If we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot
For love - we'll give it a shot
Whooah, we're half way there
Livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it - I swear
Livin' on a prayer
Tommy's got his six string in hock
Now he's holding in what he used
To make it talk - so tough, it's tough
Gina dreams of running away
When she cries in the night
Tommy whispers baby it's okay, someday
We've got to hold on to what we've got
'Cause it doesn't make a difference
If we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot
For love - we'll give it a shot
Whooah, we're half way there
Livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it - I swear
Livin' on a prayer
We've got to hold on ready or not
You live for the fight when it's all that you've got
Whooah, we're half way there
Livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it - I swear
Livin' on a prayer
Throughout the song, Emily was dancing along to the music. This only added to her performance, as evidenced by the cheering she received upon finishing the song. None were cheering louder than Cody however.
Chris grinned and said, "Very nice! I actually really liked your song choice and your dancing only made your performance better. I have to give you a 9."
"I hear that Chris. You had so much personality in your performance. I hardly see how it can get better than that. You get a 10 from me," Chef agreed with a nod.
Lindsay smiled and said, "Your dancing was really pretty. I've never heard of the song before though. You get an 8."
Emily smiled and said, "I can live with that. That's the highest score so far, right?"
"I believe it is," Chris noted as he turned his attention to the next participant, "So Joseph, what song are you going to be singing?"
"A true classic. I shall be singing Eye of the Tiger by Survivor," the overachiever said with a smirk on his face.
Risin' up, back on the street
Did my time, took my chances
Went the distance
Now I'm back on my feet
Just a man and his will to survive
So many times, it happens too fast
You trade your passion for glory
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
You must fight just to keep them alive
It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge
Of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all with the
Eye of the tiger
Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds
Still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive
It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge
Of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all with the
Eye of the tiger
Risin' up straight to the top
Had the guts, got the glory
Went the distance
Now I'm not gonna stop
Just a man and his will to survive
It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge
Of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all with the
Eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
"Yeah, that song is a classic man. Your singing was all right I guess. I'll give you an 8," Chef said with a nod.
"I've heard better. 6," Chris said quickly and emotionlessly.
Lindsay tapped her fingers together and said, "Um, I haven't really heard that song. I like your singing, but I can only give you a 7."
Chris glanced at the list of performances and said, "It looks like the final two to go are Jennifer and Noah. Let's get this show on the road. Jennifer, what are you singing?"
"As clichéd as it is, I feel it is appropriate that I sing Don't Stop Believing," Jennifer said as the music started.
Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere
Just a city boy, born and raised in south Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere
A singer in a smokey room
A smell of wine and cheap perfume
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on and on and on
Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlights people, living just to find emotion
Hiding, somewhere in the night.
Working hard to get my fill,
Everybody wants a thrill
Payin' anything to roll the dice,
Just one more time
Some will win, some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues
Oh, the movie never ends
It goes on and on and on and on
Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlights people, living just to find emotion
Hiding, somewhere in the night.
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to the feelin'
Streetlights people
Don't stop believin'
Hold on
Streetlight people
Don't stop
Just as everyone cheered for Emily, they all cheered for Jennifer as well. Chris stood up and finished applauding before saying, "I think it's safe to say that you have the best singing voice out of all the contestants. Despite the song choice being clichéd, I feel like I have no choice but to give you a ten. I guess being a performing artist helped you."
"Aw hell yeah, that is one of my favorite songs. You get a ten from me," Chef said with a grin.
Lindsay clapped and said, "Oh my gosh! I loved hearing that song in Glee! You get a 10!"
"I really hope she realizes that the Glee version of that song wasn't the original one," Mikey whispered to his girlfriend, who playfully hit him in the shoulder.
"Well, it appears that Jennifer is getting immunity," Chris said before turning to the stage and saying, "Lets see how Noah could possibly follow that up."
Attention turned to the Know-it-all on stage and he said, "You'll find out what I'm singing soon enough."
Is this the real life?
Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide,
No escape from reality.
Open your eyes, Look up to the skies and see,
I'm just a poor boy, I need no sympathy,
Because I'm easy come, easy go, Little high, little low,
Any way the wind blows doesn't really matter to me, to me.
Mama just killed a man,
Put a gun against his head, pulled my trigger, now he's dead.
Mama, life had just begun,
But now I've gone and thrown it all away.
Mama, ooh, Didn't mean to make you cry,
If I'm not back again this time tomorrow,
Carry on, carry on as if nothing really matters.
Too late, my time has come,
Sends shivers down my spine, body's aching all the time.
Goodbye, ev'rybody, I've got to go,
Gotta leave you all behind and face the truth.
Mama, ooh, I don't want to die,
I sometimes wish I'd never been born at all.
I see a little silhouetto of a man,
Scaramouche, Scaramouche, will you do the Fandango.
Thunderbolt and lightning, very, very fright'ning me.
(Galileo.) Galileo. (Galileo.) Galileo, Galileo figaro
Magnifico. I'm just a poor boy and nobody loves me.
He's just a poor boy from a poor family,
Spare him his life from this monstrosity.
Easy come, easy go, will you let me go.
Bismillah! No, we will not let you go.
(Let him go!) Bismillah! We will not let you go.
(Let him go!) Bismillah! We will not let you go.
(Let me go.) Will not let you go.
(Let me go.) Will not let you go. (Let me go.) Ah.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
(Oh mama mia, mama mia.) Mama mia, let me go.
Beelzebub has a devil put aside for me, for me, for me.
So you think you can stone me and spit in my eye.
So you think you can love me and leave me to die.
Oh, baby, can't do this to me, baby,
Just gotta get out, just gotta get right outta here.
Nothing really matters, Anyone can see,
Nothing really matters,
Nothing really matters to me.
Any way the wind blows.
"Bohemian Rhapsody? I did not expect that," Chris said once the song ended.
Noah shrugged and said, "Well, I needed a song that I could easily sing."
Chris nodded and said, "Fair enough. Alas, I can only give you a 7. Mostly because while the song itself is near perfect, its structure is not like that of a typical song."
"I don't know what you're talking about Chris, I liked it. I'm giving egghead here a 9," Chef disagreed.
Lindsay blinked and said, "I wasn't paying too much attention. I'll just give a score between Chip and Chef. So 8, right?"
"Yes Lindsay. That is correct. Now if my math is correct, the person joining Jennifer in immunity is Emily, who had 3 points less than Jennifer. Congratulations girls," Chris said before looking back up from the score sheet, "The elimination ceremony is going to be in an hour. Until then, go do something while we get set up."
Restroom Confessional
Noah: At first, I was going to sing a Weird Al song like Joseph suggested, but then I realized that I wouldn't need to be able to hit tons of tones and keys if I sang Bohemian Rhapsody. Now for tonight's elimination, I'll have to see what Joseph suggests. Somehow, someway, one of the people in a relationship has to leave for my plan against Joseph to succeed.
Joseph: Well, that probably could have gone better. Oh well, now to execute the first part of my plan to take out the rest of the competition. I must split up a couple, since it's almost guaranteed that they'll be voting together. At this point, a vote against Geoff would probably be able to be pulled off, since he didn't do well in the challenge.
Bridgette, Mikey, Geoff and Megan were all sitting in the cafeteria. "Man, this sucks," Mikey muttered.
"Hmm? What did you say," Megan asked.
The gamer looked up and said, "It sucks that at this point in the game, it's tougher to figure out who to vote for. Most of the people left are my friends."
"I hear that bro," Geoff agreed before adding, "So who should we vote for?"
"How about we agree to vote for who we think is right," Bridgette suggested, "We don't really need to all agree. Just let the votes fall as they may, right?"
Megan nodded and replied, "That makes sense. Well, see you later guys, I've gotta think things through."
"You want me to come with you? If not, I understand," Mikey asked.
"Sure, I could use some company," the nice girl confirmed with a nod.
The recent couple got up and left the room, leaving only Geoff and Bridgette. "So who do you think you should vote for Bridge? I can't really decide, so I'll vote for whoever you vote for," Geoff asked his girlfriend.
Bridgette sighed and said, "I'm not sure, it's a really tough decision. I'm thinking of voting for Noah, mostly because of his sour attitude."
The party boy nodded and said, "If you think that's the best call Bridge, then go for it."
Restroom Confessional
Mikey: In the end, Megan and I decided to vote together for Izzy. I mean, she's caused me quite a bit of pain, so it's only natural that I would vote for her.
Noah was sitting in the library reading a book, trying to figure out how Joseph planned to actually carry out his plan. "Geoff's one of the most well liked people here, good luck with that Joseph," the know it all muttered under his breath.
At this moment, Cody entered and said, "Hey Noah."
"Not that you aren't allowed to come in here, but why are you here," Noah asked, looking up from his book.
"Emily forgot something in here earlier and I said I would get it for here," the tech geek replied.
In response to this Noah chuckled and made a noise that was meant to sound like a whip cracking. "Oh very funny Noah. At least I have a girlfriend," Cody replied with a roll of his eyes.
"It was a joke Cody, relax. Anyways, you know who you're voting for," Noah asked.
Cody shook his head and said, "Not a clue. What about you?"
Noah realized he could work this to his advantage and said, "I'm not certain yet, but I'm probably going to vote for Geoff. He did the worst in this challenge, so why not? He's also a bit of a physical threat too, which is something I can't overlook."
"That's actually a good point Noah. But what about Bridgette? She won't take his elimination well," Cody pointed out.
"That's what I don't get. Why do people think eliminations mean you'll never see them again? There's only like a week left in this contest anyways, I'm sure that they could manage to be apart for a week. Besides, sooner or later, couples will have to be split up. And sooner or later, they'll band together to take out some of the others. It would be smart to break up some of them to help survive this game," Noah mentioned.
Cody looked to be deep in thought and said, "That's a good point actually. I have to get going. Later Noah."
Restroom Confessional
Cody: Noah has a point. It might be smart to break up one of the couples, especially since the other two couples are already part of a group. Maybe Emily and I should vote for one of them. Geoff would probably be the best choice because he did do the worst in the challenge today. Damn, and here I thought the competition would get easier when it was basically just me and my friends.
Joseph stood in one of the lab rooms on the second floor of the school and looked out over the soccer fields, where remnants of the go-kart track remained. The sky was quickly darkening and he grinned before saying, "This game is almost mine. All I need is one elimination to work out correctly to "Start the fire." And when all is said and done, I will be the only one left standing."
Restroom Confessional
Joseph: I think I've gotten things to work out the way I wanted. Sorry about this, but this is the only logical option.
Noah: If my counter-plan is going to work, you have to be voted out. Sorry Geoff.
Megan: Mikey and I talked it over, and we're voting for Izzy. She's had it coming for too long, in my opinion.
Jennifer: You're really nice and I wish I didn't have to do this, but I need to. I'm sorry.
Chris stood at the podium, which was back in its proper place and said, "Welcome to yet another elimination ceremony. You know how this works. You get a pass, you go on to the next round. You don't, you're out. If you don't get a pass, you must immediately walk the hall of shame and board the bus of losers. And you can't come back ever! With that said, passes to our immunity winners: Jennifer and Emily. Also getting passes are Bridgette, Joseph, Cody, Megan and Mikey."
The seven teens got up to collect their passes. Izzy was glaring at Chris, looking at the passes in his hand intently. Noah raised an eyebrow and looked at the two next to him. Geoff looked slightly worried and began to grip his hat.
"The next pass goes to Noah," Chris said as the know-it-all got his pass. Chris looked between the final two and said, "This is the final pass. It goes to…"
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"Izzy. You have survived yet another elimination. Sorry to say this Geoff, but you've been eliminated," Chris said, giving the final pass to Izzy.
Bridgette sunk down into a seat and said, "No. This can't be."
"Dude, this sucks," Geoff said, tipping his hat over his eyes.
He got up and walked over to Bridgette, who was starting to sob quietly. Geoff knelt down and said, "Bridgette, come on, don't cry. I won't be gone for too long."
"But I'm going to miss you," the surfer quietly said.
Geoff knelt down and said, "I'll miss you too babe. Come here." The surfer continued to sob as Geoff gave her a hug. "Want to give me a goodbye kiss," the party boy asked.
His response was his girlfriend throwing herself at him, giving him the kiss to end all goodbye kisses.
"Whoa," Mikey whispered to his girlfriend, "Think we should be taking notes?"
Chef walked in and grasped Geoff's shoulder, saying, "Come on Party Boy, time to go."
The couple separated their kiss and Geoff said, "You can do this Bridgette, I believe in you."
"Thanks Geoff. I'll win this for you," Bridgette cried out as her boyfriend exited the room. At this point, the contestants began to file out and prepare to head back to the hotel.
Restroom Confessional
Joseph: Was that difficult to watch? A little bit yes. I must admit that I don't like breaking up the couples, but it's something that must be done if I am to win.
Jennifer: Man, I know exactly what Bridgette is going through right now. I felt the same way when Trent was eliminated. I feel like if anyone can cheer her up, it's me!
Bus Confessional
Geoff: I wish I could've gotten more time to spend with my girl, but I guess getting to the final 10 isn't bad. You can do this Bridgette, I believe in you babe! If you don't win, I guess the next person I would want to win is Mikey. Good luck guys, you'll need it!
Chris was picking up some miscellaneous papers left on the table from the challenge when he faced the camera and said, "And after a song-filled day, it's Geoff who goes home. And as the number of contestants gets thinned out, the amount of drama grows! Will Joseph be as unstoppable as he claims? Can Noah pull off his plan? Will Bridgette be depressed tomorrow? Find out the answers to these questions, as well as the most dramatic elimination yet! Next time on Total Drama High School!"
Votes
Geoff – 5 (Joseph, Noah, Cody, Emily, Izzy)
Izzy – 3 (Mikey, Megan, Jennifer)
Noah –2 (Bridgette, Geoff)
Eliminated: Leshawna, Alexander, DJ, Rebecca, William, Ezekiel, Julie, Heather, Trent, Jessie, Danny, Gwen, Courtney, Nicholas, Geoff
Contestants Remaining: Cody, Noah, Bridgette, Izzy, Mikey, Joseph, Jennifer, Emily, Megan (9 Remaining)
Fun Fact!
Initially, Geoff was going to leave earlier, like somewhere in the first 8-10 eliminated. Then I realized many TD fanfics have Geoff leave relatively early so I kept him around to help buck that trend.
So yeah, about how late this is: I have no excuse. I wanted this to come out nearly two months ago, at the beginning of September, and if you read any of my other fanfics, you would know that. But I lost focus on finishing this chapter. Schoolwork isn't that big a problem, as I usually have a couple of hours to do whatever every day. If anything, I guess getting my new laptop and then downloading Team Fortress 2 was the main reason this ran so late (which if any of you play TF2 on Steam, add me as a friend. Just search "Blazerxz" and I should pop up. My profile icon on Steam is Ike from Fire emblem). I plan on getting my act in gear and being more punctual with updates, as I want to finish this story soon. I had at one point had big plans for multiple sequels to this, and I've already changed my mind to just one sequel, but that may not happen depending on how long this takes to finish and how relevant Total Drama is in the months/years to come. I can't make any promises on when the next update is, but I can guarantee that it will be quicker than this one.
Anyways, about this chapter, it was kind of a cop-out kind of challenge, which makes it all the more saddening that this chapter took so long to write. It was rushed toward the end because I told one of my reviewers that I would get it done this weekend. I've got big plans for the final 8 challenges though, so they should hopefully feel less rushed. As always, please review (I'll stop asking for you to review if you actually review, by the way). That's all in terms of news from me. Until Next Time!
Next Time: First singing and now something artistic? Could this be a two-challenge win streak for Jennifer?