(A/N: And here we are guys, the apps are in, and I've sorted through each submission to bring you, what i think, will be an exciting, diverse and entertaining cast for the first installment of Total Drama Adventures! Now, that said, one important thing to note: this won't just be an announcement chapter where I simply list the competitors, authors, thank you and then move on. I'm actually dropping a little bit of plot here- an appetizer, if you will, of what's to come. So, you're going to see the names of the competitors accepted, but for the FULL credits, please note there will be a separate author's note at the end of this chapter listing each character a second time along with their respective author. This is just because I want to give everyone credit, but, there's no reason in universe to list author names without breaking the fourth wall. So! That said, here's the first... semi-proper chapter of Total Drama Adventures: Lost Island! Sit back, relax, and enjoy!)
Chris let out a content sigh, stretching out as he got comfortable on his pool chair. Now this was the life; sailing on a luxury yacht to go host your own TV show on a tropical island, drink in hand, sun shining on you. Laying there, shirt unbuttoned, sunglasses on, and skin... starting to get an uneven pink, the man forgetting his sunscreen, he could feel his life's stresses melt away, one by one... until he felt something jabbed sharply into his abdomen.
"Ngh... OW! What?" Chris demanded, eyes jerking open as he saw an intern standing over him, poking and prodding him with a Ypad.
"Call for you," the intern said apologetically, wincing a bit as Chris snatched the device up. "Its our producers."
"Greeeeeat," Chris groaned, leaning back in his chair and lifting his sunglasses. "Just... get out of here! Go do... intern things!"
The intern gave a shrug... and, though Chris didn't seem to be paying attention, pulled on a life vest, heading toward the edge of the boat, where a few other interns were gathering.
The host sighed, shaking his head, clicking the green button on the Ypad, and looking into the camera. There, on videochat was one of his producers, looking disgruntled.
"Chris. I told you to be ready for filming in an hour. Why don't you look ready for filming?" he asked, gruffly.
"Relaxxxx! I'm working on my tan, Mr. Burke!" Chris said, dismissively. "I'm competing for Women's Magazine 'Hundred Sexiest Men' this year! It's hard to prove on perfection, I know, but girls can't resist a-"
"You're not getting on that list," Burke interrupted. "Also, you look like a lobster."
Chris frowned, looking down at his body, clearly beginning to burn. "Well, you know. Some girls like that."
"None of them." Burke sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose. He was a young... well, not really, but he looked alright for his age, in his early forties. Pale skinned, bald headed, and a dark black, neatly trimmed stubble on his face, glasses on his nose. "Look Chris. this is pretty important. Have you even memorized the cast list?"
"Wha... of course! What kind of host do you take me for?" Chris demanded, trying not to sound nervous. "I... I have it all memorized! Right here!"
"Then who are they."
Chris looked around wildly, before discreetly pulling out his phone, out of camera view, and opening up the notes section where he had the list saved.
"that's... haha, that's so easy! Let's see... the boys were...
Simon Graves,
Leon Salvatore,
Peter Gramange,
Ash McCoy,
Gael Abel Jackson,
Adam Jackson- no relation to Gael,
Andrew Stones,
Aaron Mayer,
and Kahlin Mora!"
There was a long silence, Burke just glaring at him. "gee, chris. That sounded completely natural, and not like you were reading off of a list. Then tell me, who were the girls?"
"Uh... of course, the girls! Ha ha! They were..." He paused, scrolling down. "Oh yeah!
Felicity Gray,
Ingrid Glenmarie,
Maxine Greyson,
Miriam Hakimi,
Shelbi Debra Cage,
Michelle LeVogue,
Rosella... uh.. didn't see a last name... or maybe that's her full name..."
"CHRIS!"
"Right, right! And Maya Fielder, and Stephanie Volare!" Chris finished, clearing his throat. "See? I remembered all eighteen, no problem!"
"So you did," Burke grunt. "So you know their boat is arriving at the same time as yours?"
"Wait, it is?" Chris blinked.
"Look behind you, McLean."
Chris turned around, and there, not far off, was a second yacht. "That's... them?"
"Yes, Chris."
"Oh, that's... hey. Wait a second." Chris turned his head, beginning to notice all of his interns strapping on vests and hopping overboard. "WHY ARE ALL OF MY INTERNS ABANDONING SHIP?!"
"You really don't read anything I send to you, do you?" Burke sighed. "Well, that's going to make the dramatic entrance a lot more surprising, then. You'll see in a moment. Say hello to your co-host for me once you land!"
"I'll see in a- hey!" Chris shot to his feet as the call hung up. "What do you mean I'll see?! What do you mean- CO-HOST?!
Chris looked around, beginning to panic a bit. He liked surprises- loved them, actually. But not when the surprise was on him. He wondered what was going on- and, a few moments later, he wished he had never asked. There was a mighty roar, waves erupting all around him. And from the depths of the water emerged a monstrosity the likes Chris had never seen before; a huge pair of gaping jaws, a horrific, mechanical roar erupting from them.
Chris took one look, frozen in fear. Was that? It couldn't be. Not out here. A...
"WHAAAAAALE!"
To be continued...
(A/N: And, ladies and gents, this is the part of the episode where Roundabout would start playing XD. Like i said, wanted to do something a bit... different with this one, add just a tiny bit of story. What will happen to Chris? Is that actually a "monstro-us" whale? What kind of island IS this, exactly? And what have our- YOUR competitors gotten themselves into? And for the first time, Chris has a co-host? All this and more, next time on Total Drama Adventures- Lost Island!
...oh, but, I'm nearly forgetting, aren't I! I promised a complete, concise cast list, complete with creator credits! Well, I definitely don't want to do without that, so, without further ado... drumroll please...
Boys:
Ash McCoy, the Wannabe Doctor (TheDarkLegate)
Leon Salvatore, the Lionheart Brawler (Epifanio Therion)
Peter Gramange, the Mathematician (tempokeep)
Gael Abel Jackson, the Loner (Demon420)
Kahlin Mora, the Laid-back Baseballer (Nikolai777)
Aaron Mayer, the Shy Prince (szenkinmaciej)
Adam Jackson, the Movie Nerd (John Hammond 1993)
Simon Graves, the Jester (Dogtimus)
Andrew Stones, the Skater Boy (lightningblossom23)
Girls:
Felicity Gray, the Autistic Bookworm (gamergirl101)
Ingrid "Grimmy" Glenmarie, the Awkward Goth Girl (sanjiandserea)
Maxine "Max" Greyson, the Energetic Tomboy (Dogtimus)
Miriam Hakimi, the Fiery Dancer (Nikolai 777)
Shelbi Debra Cage, the Wolf Whisperer (Jack Hammer Man)
Michelle "Mitsy" LeVogue, the Fashionista (TheDarkLegate)
Rosella, the Love Obsessed Gypsy (Skyn1nja123)
Maya Fielder, the Confident Cowgirl (Penguin Parade)
Stephanie Volare, the Sports Fanatic (Yosdave Alejandro)
And that about does it for me, folks! Super thrilled to finally bring you the first proper episode, which i hope will be up in the next couple of days! Have a great weekend, and I'll see you soon!)