-Last time, on Total Drama Island!- Chris started his recap as the camera turned on and showed him in the docks.
-The Screaming Gophers kicked butt in the Awakeathon when Duncan took a snooze on the can and the Killer Bass suffered their second loss in a row!- The camera showed the shot of Duncan sleeping on a toilet and then the one of the Screaming Gophers celebrating together.
-Heather orchestrated the first Total Drama alliance by convincing Lindsay and Beth to join forces with her. Then she pocketed Dakota's prized phone and got blackmailed by "Mike" to allow him to join forces with her and blame Duncan for the theft. Nicely played by both of you, guys.- Next the view changed to that of Heather talking with Lindsay and Beth, then taking Dakota's phone, and finally of her and Mike talking with each other.
-And even though Duncan was a strong competitor who could've easily gone to the end, his teammate's wariness of his past and his attitude was what caused him to become the second camper to rock the boat of losers.- The camera showed various scenes of Duncan from the last three episodes, ending with his team confronting him after the theft of the phone and finally his elimination.
-Who will break the rules of their new alliance? Will Ezekiel be able to stay awake 'till the end of an episode? And who will take the next humiliating walk down the Dock of Shame? Stay tuned for the most dramatic campfire ceremony yet! Here, on Total! Drama! Island!- Chris walked onto the dock and ended his recap of the previous episode.
OPENING INTRO
The camera showed the top of a few tall pine trees as a spotlight appeared from the bottom of the screen and stopped in the middle as it turned on. Then the camera showed the spotlight swinging down as it turned on as well. Then the camera showed a small camera popping out of the single den in the ground with a single, brown gopher on top of it. And the last camera showed up from the tree hollow, with a squirrel and various nuts being thrown away from inside the hollow. Finally, the clapboard appeared from the left, and as soon as it stopped clamping down the camera showed the entire island and after that, the camera was sent flying toward it. The camera passed the sign displaying "Camp Wawanakwa", both cabins.
Dear Mom and Dad, I'm doing fine,
The camera then flew next to Chris McLean sitting in the director's chair and drinking coffee. Then the camera was shown flying through the trees, quickly reaching the top of the hill until it stopped after it showed the ring of buoys down in the water.
You guys are on my mind
The camera then quickly flew into the ring and underwater and revealed Shawn who was currently in the middle of fighting off piranhas away from himself.
You ask me what I wanted to be
The camera started going upwards until it finally emerged from the water and showed both Geoff and Noah as they both talked casually with each other while floating on the surfboard. Geoff was more excited about everything than his partner, while Noah had his arms crossed and was pouting about something.
And now I think the answer is plain to see
The camera then shows a dead piranha emerging from the water, having startled the two boys, but it was soon taken away by a bald eagle. The Eagle was then shown flying high into the sky when it finally reached the point in the sky just in front of the sun and dropped the fish.
I want to be famous
The camera then showed the fish starting to fall from the sky. The camera then went downwards, into the middle of the woods, and showed Ella sitting on the rock and singing to the animals who were situated next to her, and who was listening to her. Then the fish from earlier had fallen right on the ground in front of her, causing the nearby animals to jump at her and start biting her limbs, while she ran away in pain. The camera then moved more to the front and showed both Duncan and Sugar, who were observing the entire situation and started laughing at Ella's misfortune.
I wanna live close to the Sun
The camera then showed the top of the waterfall and showed Amy and Samey who were floating down the river in an inflatable raft. They both are currently slap-fighting and when Amy finally noticed the waterfall, it was too late, and both girls screamed as they went over the edge.
Pack your bags 'cause I've already won
The camera then moved down and showed Beardo doing push-ups on the broken log, suspended across two rocks at the bottom of the falls, with Sky sitting on his back with a proud smirk forming on her face as he managed to do another push-up. They were too busy to notice the girls falling down the waterfall behind them. Their eyes widened though when suddenly Ezekiel out of all people was shown swinging down the rope just in front of them, from the right side of the screen to the left. He was visibly happy and filled with adrenaline.
Everything to prove nothing in my way
The camera then moves towards the confessional toilet as Ezekiel eventually slammed into it, causing Cameron who was currently inside of it to fly out of the door, with visible confusion on his face. The camera then moved left and showed the window of a main lodge with the silhouette of the Chef visible in it.
I'll get there one day
The camera then moved inside the room and showed Chef Hatchet looking for something with a smirk inside the pot of some greenish soup-like thing. Chef then looks to the left and the camera reveals that both Heather and Jasmine, who were currently tied with ropes, were sitting at the table next to Chef with looks of fright on their faces.
'Cause I want to be famous
The camera then moved to the left and showed 'Mike' and Scarlett sitting not too far from them. Both of them were in the middle of arguing about something very important, the former throwing his hands in the air in anger and the latter blackmailing the boy with some videotape. The camera then went outside to the beach and showed both Lindsay and Beth, sitting on the stairs leading to the beach and looking forward and joking together about something they were seeing. The camera then went forwards and revealed that the girls were looking at a particular boy
Na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
The boy turned out to be Leonard, who was currently trying to cast a spell on a goat, which in the return bumped its head right into his kiwis, causing the LARPer to groan and kneel in pain. The camera then moved to the water where a bird was floating on the surface when suddenly a fish jumped out of the water, followed by the shark that ate that said fish, and came back to the water, while the bird was taken by the pink tentacle.
I wanna be
I wanna be
I wanna be famous
Then before the camera appeared an ivory-skinned hand which stole the camera further into the end of the docks. The camera then reveals that the person that stole it was Topher who wanted more spotlight for himself. He then started posing and acting in various scenes from well-known plays until a splash of water landed on him causing him to look annoyed.
I wanna be
I wanna be
I wanna be famous
The camera then moved upwards and revealed that the person who spilled the water on Topher was Chris McLean who was currently in his jetpack and was having a really angry face. He then dropped the bucket. He then flies off leaving flames behind him. The camera soon revealed that the remaining flames were coming from the campfire.
Then the camera moved downwards and revealed Sam and Dakota, sitting at the campfire and leaning towards each other with blushes on their faces and obvious attraction towards each other when suddenly they got stopped by Sugar, who popped out between the two guys and forced them into a friendly hug by throwing her arms around their shoulders, while the two campers looked away, surprised by the sudden appearance of the Pageant Queen. The camera then moved back and zoomed on the whole campfire revealing the rest of the contestants sitting at the campfire and whistling together. They were all looking happy and cheerful. The camera then zoomed even more back and revealed a sign saying "Total Drama Island" at the entrance to the campfire.
OPENING INTRO
The camera focused currently on a view of a Main Lodge, and started to slowly zoom in on the entrance to it, before showing the inside of a building.
The Screaming Gophers were shown eating and talking excitedly with each other at their table, near the entrance to the Lodge. Heather, Beth, Lindsay and Mike were shown sitting near each other at the one end of the table, while others were rather dispersed with their sitting arrangements. Jasmine was currently shown speaking with Ella, Sugar was too busy eating her gruel, Cameron and Noah were both busy reading their books and Topher was currently looking at himself in the mirror.
The camera then panned over to the other table with the members of the Killer Bass sitting at it. They were all shown to be extremely depressed over their second loss of the season. The only two people who looked remotely happy were Geoff and Beardo. With the former being the laidback optimist that he was and the latter too busy entertaining himself with his various sound effects. At the moment he was making an imitation of him cooking something on an imaginary pan.
-Ugh! Shut it already!- Amy yelled at the Human Soundboard, looking overly annoyed.- Gee, you're even more annoying than Samey!
-Hey, Killer Bass!- Chris interrupted them as he approached their table.- What with the long faces? Didn't sleep well?- Chris joked and then laughed at his own joke.
-Not funny, dude.- Sam replied with crossed arms.
-You're such a meanie, Chris.- Dakota added a comment of her own.
-The team morale is down due to the two losses in a row. I thought it was obvious.- Scarlett commented as she raised her eyebrows at the host.
-Just…leave us alone.- Sky told the host as she sighed in defeat.
Confessional-Sky
-After the last loss, everyone just got so negative about literally everything. It's not like I can blame them though, we didn't really show a lot of class these past two challenges. But I think that if I could just motivate them somehow then we would be able to win the next one! I'm sure of it!
The camera then focused more on the Screaming Gophers, mainly on Topher who was currently observing the host from his seat.
-Oh, isn't Chris just the natural?!- The Chris Wannabe dreamed as he looked at the host.- Oh, I dream of being just like him one day!
-Oh, you would like to host a show of your own in the future?- Cameron asked, trying to join the conversation, but the inquiry made Topher look quite paranoid and nervous.
-What? No! I would never! Who told you that?!- Topher started saying nervously, obviously hiding something.
-Relax, Romeo.- Noah interrupted them.- Nobody would accuse you of trying to steal your crush's job.- Noah commented with his usual sarcasm and rolled his eyes.
-Oh, like you're the one to talk about crushes.- Topher commented with a mischievous smirk on his face, which caused Noah to raise an eyebrow at him.
-What do you mean by that?- Noah questioned him.
-Oh, please we all saw what you did yesterday.- Topher commented with a shrug.- It's not like we would judge you for that.
-Nothing of any importance happened yesterday.- Noah replied evasively.- I don't know what you're talking about.
-He's talking 'bout you kissing that cowboy guy, silly!- Sugar interrupted them as she joined the conversation.
-I didn't do anything of that sort!- Noah yelled angrily at the girl, defying everything.
-But you totally did!- Sugar pointed out.
-Did…not!- Noah gritted through his teeth.
-Did too!- Sugar argued back.
-DID NOT!- Noah argued back as he stood up, his face reddening from both his anger and embarrassment.
-Did too. Did too. Did too. Did too!- Sugar yelled out playfully and laughed.
-Hey guys, don't argue. We can break this tie…- Jasmine interrupted them as she also joined their conversation.- You totally did, Noah.- She said as she grinned and winked at him in a playful tone.
-Ugh! To hell with all of you!- Noah yelled out and then promptly stormed out of the Main Lodge, trying to cover his blushing face while doing so.
In the same moment he accidentally bumped into Ezekiel, who was just entering the Lodge with a tiring expression on his face, looking as if he obviously didn't catch enough sleep for himself after the last challenge.
-Out of my way homeschool!- Noah yelled at the other boy, causing him to wince and step back, allowing Noah to walk away.
-What happened to him, eh?- Ezekiel asked in his tired voice as Chris stood next to him.
-Everyone! It's Zeke!- Chris announced to everyone and the Screaming Gophers began to cheer once more while the Killer Bass just looked at the Homeschooled Guy with annoyance in their eyes.
-Yay!- Lindsay cheered before turning towards Mike, who was sitting next to her.- Why are we cheering, again?- Lindsay asked him while the Secretive Guy raised his eyebrow at her.
-I'm so tired.- Ezekiel complained as he sat down in-between Mike and Jasmine.
Confessional-Dakota
-Ugh…I can't believe that I'm in a team of losers. That's, like, so not cool! How am I supposed to interest other producers to give me my own spin-off show if everyone around me sucks at everything they do? I'm, so, going to call daddy so he could convince Chris to let me swap teams.
The camera then focused more on Heather, Beth, Lindsay and Mike as Heather started whispering to them.
-Okay, so let's get over the rules one more time.- Heather whispered to the others while they nodded.- Number one: I am the captain of this alliance, so I get to make the rules!- Heather explained with a smirk on her face.- And number two?
-Breaking the rules will result in getting kicked out of the alliance?- Lindsay proposed after a few seconds of thinking.
-Good!- Heather praised her while Lindsay smiled happily in reply.- Number three: I can borrow any of your stuff without asking but my stuff is strictly off-limits.- Heather explained while the others looked skeptically at her.
-Um…it's not quite fair to me, hehe…- Mike replied as he laughed nervously.
-Yeah, Mike's right.- Beth added.
-Couldn't we change it a little?- Lindsay asked.
-That's cool. I can change it!- Heather replied with a smile.- I can also find someone else to take to the final four with me.- Heather threatened them, which caused both Lindsay and Beth to shake their heads nervously, while Mike just kind of winced back at the inquiry.
-Is it all? Cause I need to go…somewhere…to do something…hehe…- Mike laughed nervously, practically sweating from fear before running away from the Main Lodge.
-Now, what's his damage?- Heather asked, as she raised her eyebrows at his act, to which Beth and Lindsay simply shrugged.
Confessional-Mike
-If Heather really allowed herself to take our stuff then I had to run to hide my notebook- Mike explained as he showcased a simple, red notebook.- So…uh…the jig is mostly up by now, so…the truth is that I have Dissociative Identity Disorder.- Mike sighed in defeat.- I really, really tried to keep it a secret but my alters just keep popping out and out whenever they feel like it. And the worst part is that we don't share memories which always leave me confused over what's happening! That's what this notebook is for. If they take over for an extensive amount of time then they usually note down any important things that happened in that time. Apparently, Mal made an alliance with Heather last challenge and now I have to comply. I never wanted an alliance! I just sort of wanted to try and make some friends, pretend to be normal for once!- Mike cried out in despair.- But no! They have to ruin everything! I can't tell others about them or they'll think I'm a freak! Just like everyone else! That's why I must keep this notebook a secret from Heather and others!
The camera then returned to the Main Lodge and focused once more on Heather and the other girls.
-Good, now that we finished explaining the rules, do you wanna see something fun?- Heather asked her alliance member.
-Oh, yes!- Lindsay cheered.
-I love fun!- Beth added after a second and clapped her hands.
-Hey fish-heads!- Heather yelled loudly, surprising everyone, as she stood up and turned towards the other team.- Way to kick out your strongest player! Why don't you just give up now?- Heather taunted them and then took a step to the side when suddenly a small amount of gruel went flying past her and landed straight on Ezekiel's face.
-Oops…missed me!- Heather grinned happily as the camera revealed that an overly angered Amy was the one to send the gruel the Queen Bee's way.
-Okay campers, listen up!- The host interrupted them as he walked into the middle of the room.- Your next challenge begins in ten minutes! And be prepared to bring it!- Chris announced happily.
The camera then suddenly moved to the boys' side of the Gophers cabin and revealed both Mike and Noah inside. Mike was currently busy 'organizing' his stuff, while Noah simply laid on his bed and read a book.
They were soon interrupted by Cameron who entered the cabin.
-Noah! Mike! I found you!- Cameron exclaimed as the other boys looked at him.- Chris just told us to meet him by the beach for the next challenge. I figured that since you weren't at the lodge at the time then you wouldn't know about it so I went ahead to inform you, guys.- Cameron explained with a smile on his face.
-A lot of figuring it took…Must've been exhausting.- Noah commented with a roll of his eyes.
-Well, I just thought…- Cameron wanted to say something but was quickly interrupted by the Bookworm.
-Yeah, yeah, you just thought. Just leave me alone, I will join you in a sec.- Noah brushed him off.
-Well…okay, what about you, Mike? Wanna go there together?- Cameron asked.
-Oh, okay, let's go.- Mike answered and then joined the Bubble Boy as they exited the cabin, and when they finally did, Noah sighed from relief.
-Finally! How long it takes to leave someone alone!- Noah said to himself.- Okay, I better get going, I wouldn't want to give my stupid teammates any reason to vote me out.- Noah commented to himself as he stood up from his bed, took his book with him, and went out of the cabin.
The camera then moved to the outside of the cabin and showed Noah returning to his lecture as he began to make his way towards the meeting point for the challenge, when suddenly he bumped into someone.
-Ugh! Watch where you're going, you idi…- Before Noah could finish his sentence, he noticed that the person he bumped into was nobody else than Geoff himself, which caused Noah's face to immediately redden and he covered it with his hand as quickly as possible.
-Um…Noah, right?- Geoff asked, sounding quite not sure if he got the name right.
-Yes, what do you want?- Noah questioned him, trying to look away.
-Um…I just wanted to talk about what happened yesterday, dude.- Geoff answered and started rubbing the back of his head.- I'm sorry for yelling and overreacting, it just caught me off-guard that you kissed my ear like that.
-IT MEANT NOTHING!- Noah yelled once more, still angry over what his teammates insinuated.
-Chill, dude! I didn't mean anything bad by it, dude.- Geoff replied.- And by the way, you had to have some amazing dream about one of the babes if you wanted to kiss something that desperately.- Geoff joked, hoping to bring the mood up.
-Yeah, but…wait…what?- Noah asked as he just realized what Geoff said.
-I get it, man. Some ladies here are really hot so I won't judge you! I may even help you to get a date if you want, man!- Geoff exclaimed happily and gave Noah a thumbs-up.
-So, you're not…mad?- Noah asked him.
-What? Why would I be mad?- Geoff questioned the other boy.
-Oh…nothing.- Noah replied and looked away once more.
-Anyway, I got to go and join my team, dude. We totally have to talk later though, man! Maybe then I could help you with your love problems!- Geoff announced happily as he walked away, leaving a perplexed Noah alone.
-Yeah…love problems…- Noah commented as he blushed even harder than before.
Confessional-Noah
-No…freaking…comment!
The camera then moved to the beach and revealed a playing field that was fenced off with enormous, glass walls. The playing field was marked by red tape, and was divided into two sections, each for a different team. Further to the back were also the small, wooden stands for the reserve players. The one on the right was reserved for the Killer Bass, as based on their logo hanging above the stands, and the left one was reserved for the Screaming Gophers.
Everyone had already gathered inside by both Chris and Chef, with the latter now wearing a referee costume, and were waiting for the instructions.
-So, are you going to finally tell us why we're here?- Shawn asked the host as the people around him nodded in agreement.
-My bet is that we're going to play some magical team game!- Leonard announced happily as he threw his hands.- I wonder which one though, there are so many after all.
Beardo then replied by imitating the sounds of dribbling the ball and then throwing it into the basket.
-Oi! Take a second to look around you, idiot! There are no baskets for us to play basketball! It's just a plain playing field!- Amy yelled at the Human Soundboard, annoyed by his quirks.
-Well, it looks like a common dodge…- Before Scarlett could finish her sentence though, Chef stood next to her and whistled loudly into her ear, startling her and causing her to jump in surprise. The co-host then took a stroll by the contestants, sending them an angry grin, before stopping by the host.
-As Scarlett was about to say, today's challenge is a classic game of dodgeball.- Chris started his explanation and pulled out a red ball from behind him.- The first of dodgeball is?
-Do not talk about dodgeball?- Noah asked sarcastically and chuckled, while Topher, who was standing next to him, gasped in surprise.
-How dare you interrupt Chris?- Topher questioned the Bookworm.- I am really sorry for my teammate, Chris. Please, continue.- Topher apologized to the host as Noah rolled his eyes from annoyance.
-No problem, Topher. Now, as I was saying, if you get hit with the ball…- Chris started his explanation and then shot his ball ahead.
-Oww!- Ella winced, slightly in pain, as the ball hit her in the stomach, while Jasmine went ahead to pick up the ball that landed later on the ground, next to the Fairy Princess.
Sugar, after witnessing the pain Ella went through, started laughing out loud, startling some of the other contestants, who started looking at her with raised eyebrows.
-Umm… I just remembered somethin' funny.- Sugar said as she noticed other people's gaze on her and tried to defend her actions.
-That means you're out!- Chris ended his sentence.- Jasmine, throw the ball back to me.- He ordered the Survivalist Outback, which she did in a second. Chris then caught the ball and continued his explanation.- If you catch the ball, then the thrower gets called out of the court. Additionally, the catcher would be allowed to bring another team member onto the court!- Chris finished his explanation.
-Throwing balls, wow, another mentally-challenging test…- Noah said dryly.
-I know, right?- Lindsay suddenly replied to him, confusing the Bookworm in the process.
-Okay, now Geoff! Try to hit me!- Chris yelled as he passed the ball to the Funniest Guy Around and then got another ball from Chef.- If you're holding a ball, you can use it to deflect a ball, but if it knocks the ball out of your hands, then you're out!- Chris explained further as he ceremonially let go of the ball and allowed it to fall onto the ground.
-So…what do I do, again, when the ball comes at me?- Lindsay asked while Geoff threw his ball at Chris, just like the latter ordered him to do earlier.
-YOU DODGE!- Chris yelled as he deflected the ball Geoff sent his way, the ball then bounced back off his ball and landed straight on Lindsay's head, knocking her out.
-Ouch! You were supposed to dodge!- Chris yelled at her, not understanding how she failed so badly.
-Oh…right…- Lindsay sighed as she stood up and revealed that she now had a big, gray bruise on her forehead.
-You have one minute until game time! Try to make your teams by then. Oh, and also, the minimum number of rounds we will play is three, so make sure you play at least once during those three rounds, or else it's the dock of shame for you.- Chris announced, causing some people to groan in annoyance.
-Just…great…- Noah commented.
The camera then focused on the Screaming Gophers as everyone gathered around Heather.
-Okay, we can't get lazy! The Killer Bass are going to try extra hard to catch up so we need to make three ideal squads that will help us win in those three rounds.- Heather explained to her teammates.- Any propositions?
-I volunteer to sit the first one out with the sleeping beauty over here.- Noah raised his hand and then gestured towards Ezekiel, who was still barely standing on his feet.
-Well, for sure we can't send out all of our strongest players first.- Jasmine replied to the others.- Here's what I think we should do…- Jasmine continued as the camera then cut forward in time and showed Chef Hatchet, sitting in the referee podium and eyeing out both teams.
The camera first zoomed in on the Killer Bass' squad for the first game: Beardo, Scarlett, Amy, Shawn and Leonard. And then zoomed in on the Screaming Gophers' squad: Heather, Lindsay, Jasmine, Ella and Sugar. Each team started the game with three balls on their side of the court.
-Bring it on, fishies! Otherwise winning three in a row just won't be as satisfying.- Heather taunted the other team with a smirk on her face.
-Ugh! Shut up, already! I'm sick of listening to your taunts!- Amy gritted through her teeth.- You'll end up worse than Samey after one of our weekly training sessions!
-Why must you bring up your sister in every conversation you have? She's not even here.- Scarlett pointed out to the Mean Cheerleader.
-Oi! Shut up Same….I mean Scarlett!- Amy yelled back at the Quiet Brainiac, getting a raised eyebrow from her in return.
-Both teams, ready?! The first team to win three rounds wins! Now! Let's dodge some balls!- Chris announced loudly while Chef blew into his whistle to indicate the start of the game. The members from both teams, who were currently sitting on the stands, started to cheer on their playing teammates as well.
Game 1
Screaming Gophers: Ella, Heather, Jasmine, Lindsay, Sugar
Killer Bass: Amy, Beardo, Leonard, Scarlett, Shawn
The camera then showed Scarlett, Amy and Shawn picking up the balls from their team's side and Heather, Jasmine and Sugar picking up their team balls.
-Time for Sugar to show ya how it's done!- Sugar exclaimed mischievously and then threw her ball directly towards Shawn, who quickly crouched down to let Sugar's ball fly past him. After it did, he stood up and threw his ball back at her.
The camera then showed Sugar's eyes to widen, before she grabbed Ella, who was standing next to her, and used her as a human shield.
-Oh, Sugar, what are you…Ouch!- Before Ella could finish her sentence though, Shawn's ball had hit directly into her stomach.
The camera then showed Chef as he whistled and sent Ella off the court.
Screaming Gophers: 5 - 4
Killer Bass: 5
-Marvelous job, Shawn.- Leonard cheered for his teammate.- Now allow me to unleash my magic and showcase my talent!- Leonard announced while picking up the ball and moving to the middle of the court.
-Oh, oh, oh! Wizard is gonna do magic!- Sugar cheered on happily, before turning to her teammates.- Interrupt him and Imma make you regret your lives!
-FROM THE DEEPEST DEPTHS OF THIS GAME! GIVE ME STRENGTH AND IMPROVE MY AIM!- Leonard recited his spell and then immediately threw his ball at his opponents…just for it to land directly in front of Jasmine's feet and make her raise her eyebrows at the LARPer, whose expression turned that of an enormous nervousness.
-Haha…I'm in danger.- Leonard chuckled to himself, before attempting to run away, just to be hit in the back by the Outback Survivalist.
Screaming Gophers: 4
Killer Bass: 5 - 4
-Well, that was at least easy.- Jasmine commented as she went back to her teammates and high-fived both Lindsay and Heather.
The camera then showed an angry-looking Amy, who moved into a position to take a shot before moving back to the Screaming Gophers' team and showing a confused Lindsay approaching others with a ball in her hands.
-Can someone remind me what am I supposed to do with it, again?- Lindsay asked her teammates when suddenly she was hit in the head once more, this time by the Mean Cheerleader.
-In your face!- Amy commented happily as she wiped the dust from her hands. Meanwhile Beardo, who was standing next to her, chuckled at her joke and gave her a thumbs-up.
Screaming Gophers: 4 - 3
Killer Bass: 4
The camera then showed Lindsay, now with a second bruise on her face, slowly recovering from the shot as she looked up to notice Beth who was waving at her and gesturing to her that she saved a seat next to her for the Dumb Princess. This made Lindsay's mood lighten as she ran happily towards her new BFF.
-Ugh! Why can't you just lose already!?- Heather complained before throwing her ball at the other team and hitting Beardo directly onto his crotch, causing him to wince in pain, imitating the sound of a dumbbell hitting the ground and promptly falling onto the ground of the field.
-Hey! That was below the waist hit! It shouldn't count!- Scarlett complained while Chef just shrugged and gestured for Beardo to leave the field. This caused Scarlett to anger and she immediately threw her ball in Heather's direction. Fortunately for the Queen Bee, Jasmine was lucky enough to catch the ball in time, before it hit her, eliminating Scarlett in the process.
-You've got to be kidding!- Scarlett complained, irritated by this ordeal.
Screaming Gophers: 3 - 4
Killer Bass: 4 - 2
Chef then gestured to Topher to get onto the field, to which the Chris Wannabe happily complied.
The camera then showed Scarlett sitting down at the left edge of her team's stands and her glancing at the other team's stands, most noticeably Mike. He, of course, noticed that she was looking at him and sent her a friendly, and slightly nervous, wave, which made her narrow her eyes.
The camera then showed both Amy and Shawn throwing their balls at their opponents, trying to eliminate two people at once.
Fortunately for them, Amy managed to hit Sugar straight in her stomach, but unfortunately for them, at the same time Jasmine deflected Shawn's throw, thus eliminating him.
Screaming Gophers: 4 - 3
Killer Bass: 2 - 1
The camera then showed Topher, Jasmine and Heather looking happily at each other, as they picked up new balls for themselves and then looking at Amy, who stood lonely on her team's side.
-You can do it, Amy!- Sky cheered on her teammate.
-Yeah, just pretend that they're someone you really, really hate!- Sam yelled to her.
-Someone you hate?- Amy repeated.- Well that's easy! Time to beat down three Sameys at once!- Amy cheered as she threw her ball at the trio.
-Not the face!- Topher yelled as he noticed the ball approaching him and covered his face with the ball, just to be hit in the stomach instead.
Screaming Gophers: 3 - 2
Killer Bass: 1
-Oh my…what are we going to do now?- Heather asked, not really sounding concerned for some reason.- What do you think, Jasmine?
-I don't know Heather…But I think one of those six balls on our side will just do the trick!- Jasmine grinned happily as the camera showed that all of the balls were currently on their side of the field, causing Amy's eyes to widen and before long she started to run away, just to be hit twice in the back of her head by both Jasmine and Heather.
Screaming Gophers: 2
Killer Bass: 1 - 0
TOTAL SCORE:
Screaming Gophers: 1
Killer Bass: 0
-Ugh! You'll regret this!- Amy complained as she rubbed the back of her head, still groaning slightly from the pain.
The camera then showed the Screaming Gophers cheering for both girls and showed Topher giving Jasmine a high-five while Beth and Lindsay went ahead and group-hugged the Queen Bee, much to her annoyance.
The camera then focused on the members of Killer Bass, gathered in a circle and talking strategy with each other.
-Okay, team! I know that this last round didn't go as planned but we still can do it!- Sky motivated her teammates.- Trust me. If we all just believe in our strength and work as a proper team, then there would be no chance of us losing again!
-Cause teamwork is soooo good.- Amy commented with sarcasm in her voice and rolled her eyes.- It did us so much good these last few challenges.
-Well, it's not like we have a better option.- Shawn commented.- Trust me, I would also be better off alone…Less chance of getting eaten by a zombie…But this is a team game.- Shawn explained to the Mean Cheerleader.
-Shawn's right! Anyway, who's going out on the court?- Sky asked her team.
-Not me! I could break my nails!- Dakota replied back, sounding horrified by the idea.
-You know that you have to play at least once, right?- Scarlett questioned her.
-Then I just play in the next round, duh!- Dakota said back to her and then made her way back to the stand.
-Well, I can try.- Sam said to the others.
-Oh, me too, dudes! This is gonna be so awesome!- Geoff cheered on happily and gave others thumbs-ups.
-Okay, who else wants to join me, Sam and Geoff?- Sky asked others.
-Oh, it is on! They'll regret humiliating me like that at the end of the last round!- Amy yelled as she stepped forward.
-Oh, allow me! This time my magic will surely work!- Leonard exclaimed convincingly while other team members just gave him strange looks.
-Um…you know that magic isn't real, right?- Scarlett questioned him.
-It is real! It just doesn't work properly when there are a lot of non-believers around me!- Leonard argued back and glared angrily at Scarlett.- I'm sure that this time it will work!
-But this is illogical!- Scarlett yelled.- Magic isn't real!
-It is! Just give me all three balls that we would start with and I'll prove it to your non-believer brain.- Leonard explained hastily to her and crossed his arms.
-But…- Scarlett tried to say something but suddenly Sky put a hand on her shoulder.
-Let's just give him a try. If it won't work again, then we're just put him on the reserve for the rest of the game.- Sky proposed.
-Oh…fine!- Scarlett complied, although she didn't look very happy with the ordeal.
The camera then moved to the other team and showed Heather standing in front of Noah.
-Alright Noah, you're up!- Heather ordered the Bookworm, who was currently busy reading a book.
-You know, you guys did such an awesome job on the last game that I wouldn't dare to ruin your mojo.- Noah replied to her while Heather just glared suspiciously at him.
-Fine, but don't forget that you have to play in at least one game.- Heather reminded him.- Beth, you're up!- Heather said to the Wannabe, who happily ran out to the court.
Game 2
Screaming Gophers: Beth, Cameron, Jasmine, Mike, Topher
Killer Bass: Amy, Geoff, Leonard, Sam, Sky
The second game started with a close-up of both teams: Very determined-looking Killer Bass members, and very confused-looking Screaming Gophers. The confusion was caused, of course, by the fact that for some reason Leonard was holding all three balls that were given to his team at the start of the round.
-It is time!- Leonard started menacingly before raising all the balls into the air.- WITH THE POWER OF MIGHT AND ARMOR PLOT! LET ALL FIVE OF THOSE FIENDS TO BE SHOT!- Leonard chanted his spell and then immediately started to spin around his own axis, before letting go of all three balls, each one of them going in the different direction.
The camera showed the first ball hitting Scarlett into her stomach, which caused her to gasp in pain.
-You idiot! I'm on your team!- Scarlett yelled at the LARPer, now looking even angrier at him than before.
The second and the third ball were more lucky though.
The camera showed the second ball landing directly on Mike's face, with a little crack being heard in the process.
The third one was on the other hand, slowly approaching Cameron, which made the Bubble Boy gasp in fright and then curl up right before…right before Jasmine stood in front of him and caught the ball that was coming for him.
-Oh, nuts!- Leonard cursed, seeing that the Outback Survivalist caught the ball that he threw.
The camera then showed Chef blowing into his whistle and gesturing for both Mike and Leonard to leave the field and also for Heather to join it, since Jasmine caught Leonard's ball.
Screaming Gophers: 5 - 4 - 5
Killer Bass: 5 - 4
-Well, at least he tried…- Sky commented, trying to be nice about it.
-He could've tried harder!- Amy pointed out to the other girl.- How hard is it to properly throw a ball?
The camera then showed Mike slowly trying to stand up, still holding onto his nose and wincing in pain, before he inhaled some air and his demeanor instantly changed.
-Oh, curse you, you whippersnapper! You broke my nose! Ouch!- 'Mike' cursed the LARPer in an old man's voice.
-Is everything alright, Mike?- Beth asked him, obviously concerned about what had just happened to him.
-Of course it isn't, young lady! My broke just broke! And the name's Chester! You, youngins always act like you know others better than them!- Chester, apparently, yelled back at the Wannabe, confusing her a little, as he continued to wince from the pain.
-Are we sure he didn't get some brain damage from the impact?- Heather asked.- He started to talk crazy.- As Heather finished her sentence, Chester inhaled the air loudly, his demeanor coming back to normal.
-Ouch! My nose!- Mike groaned in pain.
-Ugh…Just allow me…- Scarlett suddenly said as she approached the Secretive Guy.- I may not be on your team but I am very knowledgeable, so I should be able to help you with your nose. Just come with me.- Scarlett explained calmly and then grabbed Mike's wrist, causing him to wince in surprise. He then noticed Heather looking at him aggressively and shaking her head.
'Gotta say no. Gotta say no' Mike thought to himself before opening his mouth.- O-Okay!- He stuttered out before following Scarlett out of the glass court, leaving the dumbfounded Heather behind.
-Hey! Hey, get back here!- Heather ordered him.- You shouldn't trust the enemy!- Heather yelled at him, when suddenly a ball hit her in the chest.- Ouch!
Screaming Gophers: 5 - 4
Killer Bass: 4
-Should've paid attention, dudette.- Geoff replied simply before going back to his teammates and giving high-fives to Sky and Sam.
The camera then showed Amy dodging the ball that was thrown at her by the other team, before running to quickly grab it.
-Prepare to go down!- Amy said, more to herself than to anyone else, as took aim and threw the ball back at their enemies, caughting Beth off-guard and hitting her in the stomach.
Screaming Gophers: 4 - 3
Killer Bass: 4
-Ugh! Quickly, we need to do something!- Jasmine ordered her teammates as she went on to grab the ball.
-I am doing something!- Topher argued back.- Just watch as this young man prepares to aim and take his shot…- Topher started commentating as he bend his knees a little and prepared to throw his ball.- Notice his very delicate, and precise posture as he leans to throw his ball at his opponents! You can almost see the vigor, the young age, the energy, the…- Before Topher could end his self-advertisement though, he was cut off by a quick hit in the head. He then lost his balance and landed on the ground.
-Aaah! Not the face! Am I okay?! Do I have any bruises on my face?!- Topher started panicking, caring deeply for his looks.
-Umm…you look the same.- Beth replied to him.
-Oh, then that's cool.- Topher sighed in relief.
Confessional-Topher
-Can you blame me for panicking? I need my beautiful face if I want to become the new host…I meant if I want my own show! That's what I said!
Screaming Gophers: 3 - 2
Killer Bass: 4
-Okay. Just calm down, Cameron! You can do it!- Cameron was shown talking to himself before he threw the ball with all his might…and then the camera showed it bouncing off the ground slowly and stopping just before Sky's feet.
-Nooo!- Cameron yelled in fear as he ran away before getting hit in the back of his head by the Athlete.
-Sorry but not sorry!- Sky yelled back at the Bubble Boy before going on to cheer with her teammates.
Screaming Gophers: 2 - 1
Killer Bass: 4
-Wow…you guys suck…how hard can it be to throw a ball?- Noah commented as he looked up from his lecture.
-At least they are trying!- Heather glared at him with a visible look of annoyance in her eyes.
-Oh, sorry. I meant to say: Woohoo! Way to throw those murder-balls! Go team!- Noah 'cheered' and then went back to his book.- Better now?
-Nice team spirit.- Heather said with a visible dose of sarcasm in her voice, before she got interrupted by four balls flying in the direction of her team's side of the field.
The camera then showed Jasmine as she dodged the first three balls but unfortunately didn't have enough time to dodge the last and got hit in the shoulder.
Screaming Gophers: 1 - 0
Killer Bass: 4
TOTAL SCORE:
Screaming Gophers: 1
Killer Bass: 1
The camera then showed the Killer Bass cheering for their first win in this challenge as the Screaming Gophers looked down in defeat.
-Ugh! This is so annoying! We should have won that last round!- Heather complained.
-It's not like we could've do anything more, they were just better.- Jasmine replied.- We just need to make sure that we won't let that happen again.
-Jasmine's right!- Cameron pointed out.- I was actually thinking of how we should organize our team in order to maximize the chances of us winning the next two rounds.- Cameron continued as he adjusted his glasses.
-You have a plan?!- Beth asked the Bubble Boy.
-Jasmine is obviously our strongest player, not only did she dominate the first game, she also was the last one standing this time. She also saved me from being hit the first time.- Cameron pointed out and smiled at the girl.- She definitely should play till the end.
-Thanks, Cameron. That's really nice of you to say.- Jasmine thanked her fellow teammate.
-I would also propose sending out Sugar, Ella, Heather and Topher. Since all of you are more flexible and stronger than the rest of us.- Cameron finished his strategy.
-But we still need to let Ezekiel and Noah to play at least once.- Ella pointed out.- It wouldn't be fair if we singled them out and didn't allow them to play.
-Not to mention that they'll get disqualified!- Beth gasped, frightened by the idea.
-Disqualification, smation! Just send them out in the last round and let them be hit right after!- Sugar argued back.- It's not like they have to play the whole round for it to count.
-Sugar! You're a genius!- Cameron exclaimed.
-I am?- Sugar asked back, confused.
-That is a good idea.- Heather said as she thought about it.- Let's go with it. You heard? Zeke, Noah?- Heather asked them.
-Loud and clear.- Noah sighed and rolled his eyes.
-Wh~What?- Ezekiel asked, still half-asleep.
-You need to get out on the field at least once, Zeke.- Beth said to the Homeschooled Guy.
-Yeah, or else Chris will boot you out! I wonder what that means though? Oh! Maybe he'll give you new boots! I would love a new pair!- Lindsay dreamed and clapped her hands.
-Oh, I can try…- Ezekiel said as he stood up, yawned and stretched a little.
-I can give up my place in this round.- Ella volunteered.
-Okay, let's go! No time to waste!- Jasmine ordered her teammates before stepping onto the field.
At the same time, the Killer Bass had been talking about their strategy for the next game.
-I'm just saying that you should send me out again.- Amy said with a happy grin on her face.- Not to brag, but I totally destroyed them this last round.
-It was a team win.- Sky said to her.- And since you already played two rounds in the row, you should sit down for this one and conserve your energy.
-Ugh! Fine! Just don't come back to me crying when you lose this one!- Amy argued back before crossing her arms in anger and leaving for the stands.
Beardo then interrupted by making two ding-dong noises, gaining other people's attention.
-You have some idea, big man?- Geoff asked the other boy and he nodded.
Beardo then started explaining by imitating a few koala and kangaroo sounds, then he put his hand up in the air, indicating someone's height, before moving on to imitating aiming a shot and finally throwing a ball and finishing it with a big explosion sound.
-Oh, I get it!- Sky exclaimed happily.- You want us to do what we did at the end of last round, but this time at the start of this one, right?- Sky asked the Human Soundboard, to which he nodded.
-It could be great, after all she is their strongest player.- Shawn pointed out.
-Okay, let's do it!- Sky yelled out.- Remember to work as a team and I'm sure that we'll win this round as well!
Game 3
Screaming Gophers: Ezekiel, Heather, Jasmine, Sugar, Topher
Killer Bass: Beardo, Dakota, Geoff, Shawn, Sky
The camera then focused on all five members of the Killer Bass, as they walked onto their side of the field with determined looks on their faces. Geoff, Shawn and Sky then went ahead to pick up the balls left for their team and prepared for the beginning of the game.
The camera then focused on a shot of Screaming Gophers as they scattered around the field, looking determined themselves to bring back the victory to their side.
Chef then blew loudly into his whistle, indicating the start of the next match and in the same moment, both Sugar and Topher threw their balls at Sky and Shawn. Sky quickly crouched down and managed to dodge the first ball and Shawn quickly followed suit as he jumped above the ball.
Geoff was then shown picking up the two balls from the ground and passing them on to Beardo and Dakota, who stood near him. Beardo looked really optimistic about the whole ordeal, while Dakota was mostly confused about what she should do.
The camera then finally showed Beardo, Geoff, Shawn and Sky, all nodding to each other, throwing the balls they were holding just a minute earlier and watching as the ball slowly approached Jasmine. At that moment, Jasmine's eyes widened as she realized what was just about to happen and before she could react, all four balls landed on her, knocking her down in the process and prompting a quick whistle from Chef, while the Killer Bass cheered on.
Screaming Gophers: 5 - 4
Killer Bass: 5
-Jasmine!- Cameron yelled in panic as he ran onto the field and looked at his teammate.- This wasn't supposed to happen! This didn't happen in my calculations!- He exclaimed as he grabbed his head in panic.
-My head! Ouch!- Jasmine groaned as she grabbed her head and winced in pain.
-Not again!- Heather complained.- Ugh!
-Now this is what I call a surprising turn of events!- Topher commented with a smirk on his face.
-Ooh! That must have hurt!- Chris chuckled at Jasmine's misfortune.- But she needs to leave the field, she's currently interrupting the game.- Chris reminded the team on his right.
The camera then showed both Cameron and Beth helping Jasmine onto her feet and leading her to the stands.
-Ugh! You're going to get it now!- Heather yelled as she threw her ball at the other team.
The camera then focused on Dakota who was holding her ball in an open hand.
-What am I supposed to do with this thing, again?- Dakota asked others.- I didn't really pay attention to what we're playing.- She added when suddenly Heather's ball knocked Dakota's ball out of her hand and replaced it there.
-Hey! Rude!- Dakota yelled at the Queen Bee, who just stood there, dumbfounded.
-Just how?!- Heather stuttered out, her eyes widened.
-Well, in that surprising plot twist, Dakota managed to eliminate Heather from this game and allowed one of her team members to join them on the field.
Screaming Gophers: 4 - 3
Killer Bass: 5 - 6
-Ugh! Finally!- Amy exclaimed as she stood up and went forward to join her teammates, while Heather returned to her team's stands, still dumbfounded by what just happened.
-Oh, come on, a little more effort out there, people!- Noah yelled at his team, gaining the glares of those that were currently sitting next to him on the stands, except for Ella who didn't really understand the concept of sarcasm.
The camera then showed the slow-motion footage of how the Killer Bass managed to eliminate all three remaining members of the Killer Bass in this round.
-Not the face!- Topher exclaimed as he covered his face while being hit by several balls.
-Darnit!- Sugar yelled out as she was hit everywhere, from feet to the face.
And finally Ezekiel's eyes just widened, slowly accepting his fate and he got hit several times in the stomach.
Screaming Gophers: 3 - 0
Killer Bass: 6
TOTAL SCORE:
Screaming Gophers: 1
Killer Bass: 2
Chef then blew into his whistle, indicating the end of the round, and at the same moment all members of the Killer Bass ran onto the field and started cheering together and yelling in joy.
-Yes! Only one more! We'll finally win!- Sky exclaimed, delighted by what was happening.
-We obviously have to send out our strongest team for this round.- Amy pointed out to her teammates.- Which, of course, includes me!- Amy boasted and gestured towards her chest with pride.
-But it's my turn now!- Leonard exclaimed.- I have prepared a new set of spells just for this round so we could win more easily!- Leonard argued but was quickly stopped by Sky.
-Leonard, we appreciate your…um…efforts but please, let us have this one, okay?- Sky asked him, causing him to sigh in defeat and look at the ground.
-Fine, but don't be surprised if you lose now!- Leonard warned them before returning to the stands.
The camera then turned towards the Screaming Gophers' stands and showed everyone, except for Mike, gathered together.
-Okay, not that Noah, here, cares but we are not losing another game to these guys, GOT IT?!- Heather yelled at her teammates, obviously enraged by losing two rounds in the row.- And where is Mike?! It was supposed to be his turn now! Ugh!- Heather yelled.
-He hasn't returned yet.- Cameron pointed out to her.
-Yeah, Scarlett must be giving him some extra treatment.- Sugar chuckled before she started laughing out loud.
-Fine! I'll go look for him, Cameron, you're in charge!- Heather yelled at Bubble Boy and went away.
-What?! Wait! Why me?!- Cameron questioned her, growing nervous at the important task he was given.
-Because, A: Jasmine is still too beaten up to play. And B: Do you really expect one of those crap-for-brains to lead?!- Heather yelled at him as she gestured towards the rest of the team before storming out.
-Okay, fine, I can do it. I can do it.- Cameron started chanting before taking a quick look at the Bass and noticing that they're sending all of their strongest team members out.- I can't do it!- Cameron panicked, curled up and started sucking his finger.
-Wow. You're such a crybaby.- Noah said and rolled his eyes at the Bubble Boy's antics.
-Relax, Heather exaggerates, I'm feeling fine, I can play.- Jasmine said as she tried to stand up, before suddenly wincing from the pain, grabbing her head and sitting down again.- Ugh…No…Too much pain for now.
-You should rest for this round, Jasmine!- Beth said, concerned for her teammate.- We can figure something else out.
-Do you see their squad though?- Topher questioned her.- Good luck beating that.- He commented and crossed his arms in disinterest.
-But we can't give up.- Ella interrupted.- That would be a very unsportsmanlike behavior.
-What do you propose for us to do then?- Topher asked her.
-Oh! I know!- Lindsay exclaimed loudly as she raised her hand in excitement.- We should let Heather and Mike figure out the strategy! They are so smart after all!
-They are not here!- Most of her teammates yelled back at her in reply, confusing Lindsay a little.
-Really? But they were here just a second ago.- She pointed out, still confused by that.
-Noah, c'mon! You're sort of smart, right? You could help us!- Beth begged the Bookworm as he looked up from his book at her.
-Um…sorry, sports are not my forte, 'member?- Noah replied dryly to her before returning to his book.
-What about Cameron, eh?- Ezekiel asked.- He is always talking about those weird, scientific words, doesn't he?
-He is going through a panic attack at the moment.- Topher replied and rolled his eyes.
-Oh, for heaven's…just let me talk to him.- Jasmine interrupted him before she moved more closely to the Bubble Boy.- Listen, Cameron, I know that all of this must be pretty stressful to you but you can do it.
-I can't! I know nothing about dodgeball! How am I supposed to calculate the best way to win this game when my last calculation didn't work out!- Cameron yelled, still doubting himself.- I'm not like you! I don't have extraordinary physical skills! I'm only book smart!
-And that's great on its own!- Jasmine interrupted him.- You shouldn't let one aspect of what you can't do control your whole life, instead why don't you use your advantages to improve those skills you lack in?
-What?- Cameron asked back, not really understanding.
-Show 'em that books and smarts can be used to win this game.- Jasmine replied and winked to the boy.
-Um…I can try!- Cameron exclaimed, rather nervously, as he stood up.
-I believe that you can do it.- Jasmine added and placed her hand on Cameron's shoulder, filling him with even more determination.
Confessional-Jasmine
-Some may argue that I should've just given them some strategy to win. But that's not how growth as a person works. I wanted to give them a chance to use their own strengths to give us a win. And hey, even if we lose, I doubt we will vote for anyone else than…him…
Game 4
Screaming Gophers: Beth, Cameron, Ella, Lindsay, Sugar
Killer Bass: Amy, Beardo, Geoff, Shawn, Sky
The camera then showed all five of the Screaming Gophers looking at each other nervously, as they prepared for the game to start, with Cameron taking one ball and hiding behind the other four for some reason.
-You're kidding, right?- Amy questioned them.- Might as well just forfeit and give us a win.- Amy taunted them while Beardo chuckled and nodded.
-You're in for a surprise.- Sugar replied.- Just like my aunty Rhody, when she realized that the cheese with the green mold isn't really a blue cheese! Or something like that…I didn't really notice anything different 'bout it.- Sugar shrugged, while others looked at her with concerned looks on their faces.
The camera then focused more on Cameron as he took a breath and started aiming to take his shot.
-Relax, Cameron! You can do it! Remember what Jasmine said! Use your knowledge!- He continued to talk to himself as he looked up at the ceiling.- Okay, angle seventy-nine degrees, allowing for minimal air pressure and wind resistance, as well as the best possibility for it to bounce off the ceiling.
The camera then moved towards Chef and showed him starting the round by blowing in his whistle, causing Cameron to close his eyes and throw his ball, using all of the strength that he could call upon.
The camera then started following the ball around, first showing it bounce off the ceiling, then bounce off the wall behind the Killer Bass, then the ground, ceiling again, wall behind the Screaming Gophers, before it finally moved its way towards the Killer Bass, more specifically Amy, who just watched dumbfounded as the ball slowly approached her face, and finally, in the end, she got hit right in the center of her face, knocking her down.
Screaming Gophers: 5
Killer Bass: 5 - 4
All of the members of the Killer Bass were then shown having their mouths open widely from the surprise while the Screaming Gophers cheered for Cameron.
-Ooh! That must have hurt a lot!- Chris winced and chuckled.- Let's watch it in slow motion for a better effect.- He then announced and the camera started showing a slowed-down version of the shot.
-Just look at the moment of impact.- Chris laughed sadistically as he stopped the video at the moment when Amy got hit in the face.- And now listen carefully!- He added before turning on the video and showcasing a little 'crack' noise that could be heard when the ball collided with the Mean Cheerleader's face.- Brilliant, right?!
-Yes! Cameron did it!- Lindsay cheered for the Bubble Boy.
-I would've like to make a group hug for the occasion…Too bad that Mike and Heather aren't still here.- Beth added as she talked with the Dumb Princess.
-Oh, right…I wonder where they are.
Approximately 30 minutes earlier
The camera currently displayed the outside of the island's infirmary tent before promptly entering it and focusing on the three people that were currently in it.
Scarlett was shown wearing blue, plastic gloves and adjusting the bones in Mike's nose while a female intern watched from the side.
–And…done!- Scarlett announced as she moved the bone in Mike's nose, causing him to scream and grab his nose.
-Ouch!...It…actually doesn't hurt anymore…- Mike said as he moved his hands away from his nose.
–See? I told you I was a professional.- Scarlett replied smugly.
-You should've just let me do it.- The female intern interrupted her from the side.- I am a certified nurse, y'know?- She added and showed her ID to the two of them.
-If you want something done correctly then you do it yourself.- Scarlett replied promptly to her.
-Whatever.- The female intern rolled her eyes at the Quiet Brainiac.- Anyway, if you would need anything else from me, sweetie, then just ask.- She added to Mike, before leaving the two alone.
-Thanks Scarlett! That was…really nice of you…- Mike replied.- Maybe I could repay you somehow…- Mike smiled nervously at her, his cheeks getting more red with each second.
-I didn't do it for you per se.- Scarlett replied as she removed the gloves from her hands and threw them away in a bin.
-Um…then why did you help me…- Mike asked nervously.- We are on different teams after all…so…if you didn't do it out of the goodness of your heart then…- Mike raised his eyebrow at her, trying to understand what she meant.
-I know your secret.- Scarlett declared bluntly, causing Mike's eyes to immediately widen.
-What? What secret? I don't have any secrets…- Mike replied quickly, growing more nervous and anxious with each passing second.
-Huh…you're a worse liar than I thought.- Scarlett observed before continuing her thought.- I know in detail what you did yesterday.
-I DON'T HAVE…wait…yesterday?- Mike questioned, confused and curious about what she meant.
-Don't play dumb with me. You may have fooled these neanderthals but in comparison to them, I actually use my brain.- Scarlett replied.- I know that you have something to do with Duncan's elimination. I'm sure of it.
-But…Duncan stole Dakota's phone…Everyone knows that…- Mike stuttered out nervously.
-Only a fool would've believed that.- Scarlett interrupted him.- He had no motive, no occasion and no energy, taking into the account that he hasn't slept for three days.
-But…
-He had nothing to gain and absolutely everything to lose. Only a complete fool would've stolen that phone.- Scarlett explained to him.
-If…if you knew that he didn't steal it then why haven't you told anyone?- Mike questioned her, sounding confused.
-You're kidding, right? Someone set him up to be eliminated, so I obviously took advantage of that. Better him than me, as they say.- She explained to the confused guy.
-But why would I…- Before Mike could finish his sentence though, he was once again interrupted by the Quiet Brainiac.
-He obviously knew you from somewhere. He was going around asking what we thought of the other team, especially you. It striked me as rather odd. And guess what? Now he's gone…- Scarlett explained her train of thoughts, and in the same second Mike inhaled some air and his bangs fell onto his forehead, covering one of his eyes.
-Wow…guess I've been found out.- Mal faked a concern in his voice and raised his hands innocently.
-I knew it. You're such a fake person.- Scarlett commented, glaring at the Secretive Guy.
-It's kind of surprising though…wouldn't you agree?- Mal questioned her.- You could've easily just left me alone but instead you confronted me about it.
-I'm still not sure what pushed me to this decision. But strictly speaking, you are different when compared to others.- Scarlett revealed.
-How so?- Mal asked her, raising his eyebrow, having little patience for her.
-You actually pose a threat to my game plan…And that's why I confronted you, I have a deal.- Scarlett finally announced.
-A deal? What makes you think that I'll accept some deal from you?- Mal asked aggressively as he stood up and looked down at her with a threatening look in his eyes.
-You're really asking?- Scarlett asked back, not being intimidated by him.- You either accept to work together with me for an indefinite period of time or else…
-Or else what? You have nothing against me. I'll just get rid of you, like I did with that little punk, Duncan.- Mal threatened her, also not intimidated by her.
-I really hoped that you'll say that last part.- Scarlett suddenly grinned at him and then pulled out a recorder from behind her back.
-You…-Mal's eyes widened as he went ahead to try and grab the recorder out of her hands, before she dodged him.
-So what do you say? You will help me and in return, I wouldn't disclose this tape recorder with your teammates.- Scarlett threatened him one last time, causing him to stop and rethink his options.
Confessional-Mal
-She's a feisty one…I like 'em like that…hehe…Guess I have no other choice but to accept her offer…Mike and the others may not be happy at first but they'll understand. After all, everything I do, I do so that they would be safe…Everything…
-Ugh…fine!- Mal groaned in annoyance as he shook Scarlett's hand.- So what…we're in some secret alliance now or what?
-I wouldn't put it like that.- Scarlett replied sternly.- But yeah, why not.
-So what do you have in mind then?- Mal asked her.
-You already proved that you'll capable of playing dirty.- Scarlett pointed out.- We should join forces and get rid of those half-brains…or at least those who are threats to our position in the game for now.
-You have anyone in mind?- Mal raised his eyebrow at her.
-Not at the moment…I'm still analyzing most of them…But I'm fairly certain that between the two of us, we'll manage just fine.- Scarlett added with a devilish smirk on her face.
-Whatever…- Mal replied, looking both bored and annoyed at the girl in front of him at the same time.
-Oh, and just so you'll know, you're going to deeply regret it, if you decide to betray me.- Scarlett threatened him.
-I look forward to it, darling.- Mal smirked at her happily.
Confessional-Scarlett
-Creating an alliance wasn't the only reason why I did what I did. Mike's obviously hiding some big secret. I don't know what it is yet, but I intend to find out. Don't know about you, but for me, this game just got a lot more interesting.
Confessional-Mal
-That girl thinks she can make me work for her? Huh…she'll be in for a great surprise…But I'll work with her for now…Gotta create some fake sense of security, y'know.
Confessional-Scarlett
-Don't get me wrong though, I will surely abandon him at least before the merge section of this game. He would only be a burden for me after that point. He would also be a great person to throw the blame on, especially since I want to remain pretty unnoticed when it comes to my teammates.
Confessional-Mal
-Maybe I should just tell Heather and prompt her to get rid of Scarlett for me…Nah, as if I'll let anyone take the opportunity to gloat from me…But I'll have to think this through to the notch, to make sure that she won't reveal anything bad about me to the others.
Confessional-Scarlett / Confessional-Mal
-Either way, he/she is going down!
The camera then returned to the infirmary tent and showed Heather entering the place with an annoyed look on her face.
-Ugh! Finally! I've been looking for you for at least ten minutes!- Heather complained as she looked at Mal, prompting his to inhale some air and turn back to Mike.
-Oh, Heather…when did you get here?- Mike asked, sounding confused about what's happening around him.
-I will be the one asking questions!- Heather snapped back at him.- What are you doing here with Scarlett?! She's the enemy! You are, so, breaking the rules of you-know-what!- Heather yelled at the boy with an annoyed expression on her face.
-Excuse you, can't you see that we are currently talking?- Scarlett questioned the girl, sounding annoyed herself.
-Excuse you, can't you back off?!- Heather yelled at her before grabbing the first thing that was next to her, which just happened to be an empty trash can, and threw it at Scarlett, hitting her right in the chest and knocking her out.
-Oh my god! Scarlett!- Mike yelled out, concerned about the girl.
-We're going back to the team!- Heather yelled at him as she grabbed his wrist and started pulling him away from the infirmary.
-But we need to help her!- Mike argued.
-You need to help the team win! Or else I might just convince the team to vote you out instead of that useless idiot, Noah!- Heather argued back, silencing the boy.
The camera then returned to the inside of the court and showed both Heather and Mike entering and joining their teammates at their stand.
-I'm back. How are we doing?- Heather asked her teammates, to which Ezekiel just replied by pointing at the field, causing Heather to look as well.
The camera then focused on Sugar who was currently holding Cameron in her hands, who was currently holding a ball in his.
-Fire!- Ella announced happily while the Pageant Queen thrust the scrawny boy up in the air and allowed him to throw the ball directly above his opponent, who happened to be no one other than Shawn.
The camera then showed the ball hitting Shawn directly in the face, knocking him out, before zooming out and revealing that the Screaming Gophers managed to eliminate each of the playing Killer Bass, who were lying on the ground, wincing from pain.
Screaming Gophers: 5
Killer Bass: 4 - 0
TOTAL SCORE:
Screaming Gophers: 2
Killer Bass: 2
-Wow.- Heather mouthed, not expecting this turn of events.- This…this…this is way better than I imagined.
-Right, yeah? Cameron's a miracle worker, if you ask me.- Jasmine said to her and then winked.
-Oh, it was nothing!- Cameron replied.- If not for Jasmine's help I wouldn't even be able to play this round.
-You did great, Cameron! Own up to it! You shouldn't give up credit for your own, hard work.- Jasmine said to the boy.
The camera then turned towards the Killer Bass and showed Scarlett slowly making her way back to the team, while holding onto her stomach.
-Ugh…what happened here?- She asked Dakota, who was the closest to her.
-Like…that scrawny guy totally owned us this round…- Dakota said, while filing her nails.
-What?- Scarlett asked back.
-We lost this round and are tied again.- Sam answered while scratching the back of his neck from embarrassment.
-Ugh…just great…- Scarlett replied sarcastically.
-Okay, this is it!- Chris then interrupted both teams as the camera once again focused on him.- The final, tie-breaking game!- Chris announced happily.
-Go team! Go!- Noah 'cheered' for his team while Chris interrupted him.
-Oh, just so you'll know Noah, you either play in this round or you walk down the dock of shame, just ought to remind you of that.- The host smirked devilishly at the Bookworm, causing him to roll his eyes at him.
The camera then focused on the Killer Bass as they gathered in a circle and started talking strategy.
-Okay, the last round was a fluke, but we can still do it!- Sky motivated her teammates, hoping that they wouldn't let the last defeat go to their heads.
-Who do you think should play?- Sam asked the Athlete before getting interrupted by Leonard.
-I think that it's finally my turn to play!- He announced, having waited patiently for the last two rounds.
-No way! You're a total dweeb! You'll just make us lose!- Amy complained.
-But…-Leonard tried to argue but was cut off.
-No buts! Go and sit your butt down on the stand!- Amy yelled at the boy, causing him to sigh and return with his head down to the stands.
-Okay, Gophers! Bass! Let's send this sample to the lab and see what you're made of!- Chris yelled enthusiastically.- Also to make this last round more interesting, you will be able to switch with your other teammates until all of you played at least once in this round. Oh, and once there'll be only one person left on the team, no more switching allowed.- Chris announced and chuckled to himself.
Game 5
Starting teams:
Screaming Gophers: Cameron, Ezekiel, Heather, Jasmine, Sugar
Killer Bass: Amy, Sam, Scarlett, Shawn, Sky
The camera then showed various clips of the start of this round. Starting with Ezekiel quickly grabbing the ball and passing it on to Cameron, who used the same strategy, like in the last game and quickly calculated the ball's flight trajectory and then threw it at the opposing team, albeit this time, they were more successful at dodging the ball, being shown jumping above it, kneeling down or just barely passing near it.
The camera then showed the Bass retaliate and threw their balls at them as well, with Sky trying to hit Cameron, only for him to jump off the way and causing the ball to land right in front of Sugar, making her smirk mischievously.
The camera then showed Sam quickly swapping with Geoff, as well as Ezekiel swapping with Ella.
Ella was then shown waving happily to Sugar as she ran onto the field…and then getting promptly hit in the stomach, eliminating her from the round as fast as she entered it.
Screaming Gophers: 5 - 4
Killer Bass: 5
The camera then showed both Jasmine and Sky throwing their balls and hitting both Shawn and Sugar respectively.
Screaming Gophers: 4 - 3
Killer Bass: 5 - 4
The camera then showed Shawn walking towards the stands, holding his stomach from pain and sitting down as the camera started to skip forward in time, in the meantime showing some team changes that were happening during that time. For example: Sky swapping for Beardo, Scarlett swapping for Dakota, Dakota swapping back for Sky, and Geoff swapping back for Shawn. In the middle of all of that, sat Leonard, overcome with sadness and a look of despair and defeat.
The camera then showed some changes that were made on the Screaming Gophers: Cameron swapping for Mike, Jasmine for Topher, Heather for Lindsay, Lindsay back for Beth, Beth back for Jasmine and Topher for Sugar.
-Knock 'em out! Throw 'em out! Rah, rah!- Noah continued to fake-cheer when finally someone got so fed up with him that he got hit with a stray ball right in the chest, knocking him out. This of course prompted most of his teammates to chuckle.
-You're right…Sports aren't your forte…- Heather snickered to herself while some people like Beth and Lindsay nodded their heads.
The camera then focused on the two current teams that were out on the field: Sugar, Jasmine and Mike for the Screaming Gophers, and Shawn, Beardo, Amy and Sky for the Killer Bass.
The camera then focused on Jasmine as she finally focused enough to take her shot and hit Shawn right in the chest, eliminating him once more.
Screaming Gophers: 3
Killer Bass: 4 - 3
The Killer Bass were then shown making a few more changes, like Sky swapping for Geoff, and then after a few minutes of repeated open fire, Geoff finally took enough pity on the saddened LARPer that he offered his ball and place on the field for him.
-Yes! Finally!- Leonard cheered as he ran out onto the field with a smile on his face.
-Ugh! Fine!- Amy complained.- But stay at the back of the court and don't even try to grab a ball, got it?!- Amy asked as she threatened the LARPer, who nodded in fear.
The camera then showed that the Killer Bass had finally decided to get rid of Jasmine as she was shown getting hit by several balls repeatedly in a span of three seconds.
Soon after though, she got avenged by Sugar who thrusted her ball aggressively towards Amy, when suddenly Beardo jumped in front of her, accidentally getting hit in his private area, causing him to wince and grab onto it once he landed on the ground. Everything was of course shown in slow motion for the purpose of keeping the viewer more interested in the scene.
Screaming Gophers: 3 - 2
Killer Bass: 3 - 2
-Wow…gee…thanks, I guess…- Amy thanked the Human Soundboard, not really knowing how to reply to this.
-Strike!- Sugar cheered when suddenly she got grabbed by the wrist by Heather and forced onto the stands.- Hey! What gives?!
-I won't let us lost a team member just because he's lazy!- Heather exclaimed and then grabbed Noah by his wrist.
-Hey! What gives?!- Noah exclaimed as he got practically thrown onto the field by the Queen Bee.
-Play…or get eliminated…your choice.- Heather said to him with a smirk while he just looked back at her with an annoyed expression on his face, when suddenly a ball flew right in front of his face, startling him and causing him to jump and land on his butt.
-Hey! Look out!- Noah complained.
-You know it's my job to hit you, right?- Amy asked him as she threw another ball at him, causing Noah's eyes to widen as he got up and started running away from various balls that were thrown by the Mean Cheerleader, screaming like a little girl in the process.
In the same moment, Mike took his shot and just like that, both him and Amy got hit in the face separately. Amy by Mike's shot. And Mike by one of Amy's missiles that were meant for Noah.
Screaming Gophers: 2 - 1
Killer Bass: 2 - 1
The camera then revealed the two lone players who were left on the field for both teams.
Noah for the Screaming Gophers.
And Leonard for the Killer Bass.
-Now this! Is the final line-up everyone was waiting for.- Chris announced happily.
-We are so screwed!- Both Heather and Amy yelled out at the same time, not believing that they were left with the Bookworm and the LARPer respectively as their last hopes of winning the challenge.
The camera then showed Noah as he slowly stood up and faced Leonard.
-So this is the end.- Leonard started.- I can already feel it. Our battle will be legendary and will go down in folktales for generations to come!- Leonard announced, glaring mischievously at the Bookworm.
-Yeah, yeah, whatever!- Noah replied, quickly not paying attention to whatever the LARPer was saying.
-Prepare to go down!- Leonard said as he picked up a few balls from the ground and started throwing them one by one at the Bookworm, who started to dodge them at the speed of light. He was shown twirling in the air, making quick jumps, even doing some disco moves just to dodge the balls coming his way.
-Wow…- Beth mouthed.
-He looks like…he's dancing?- Cameron asked, confused.
-How dares he?! That's my thing!- Sugar yelled, angry at the boy.
-Oh, Sugar, I'm certain that there will be a lot of chances for you to display your amazing dancing skills.- Ella replied to her friend, trying to comfort her.
-Shut up!- Sugar yelled back at the Fairytale Princess.
-Where did he learn all of these moves?- Heather asked rhetorically.
Confessional-Noah
-I…may have danced as an attraction at my little's nieces and nephews birthdays a few times…- Noah commented with a blush on his face.
-C'mon, Noah! Stop fooling around and hit him!- Heather yelled at the boy, after she got over her surprise from earlier.
-I'm trying!- Noah yelled back at her, still annoyed that she had forced him to play, as he went ahead to grab a ball.
-Leonard! Hit him! Don't show mercy! Use all the power you have!- Amy yelled at the LARPer, rather aggressively.
-Amy, calm down.- Sky said to the girl next to her, trying to…well, calm her down.
-I won't calm down now! We're this close to winning our first challenge! If only Samey was here! I could've gloated our win right to her face!
-Well, time to use my ultimate power, then!- Leonard announced, causing Noah to gulp in fear.
Leonard then pulled out his long magic stick and started chanting his magic with it.
-I summon the power from the depths of hell! Help me defeat my foe and power up this spell!- Leonard started his spell-casting and then he put it above his head.- By the name of all the wizards in this world! Make him go back to his team hit and curled! Listen to me, you fiend! It's over now! I have the high ground!- Leonard yelled aggressively as the sounds of lightning could be heard in the background now.- I won't let you win! YOU! SHALL! NOT! PA~Ouch!- Before Leonard could finish his spell though, he was suddenly hit right in the face, causing him to pass out and fall onto the ground, making Chef blow into his whistle, promptly ending the game.
Screaming Gophers: 1
Killer Bass: 1 - 0
TOTAL SCORE:
Screaming Gophers: 3
Killer Bass: 2
-I did it? I did it!- Noah cheered happily as his teammates started to cheer for their, yet another, win over their opponents.
-The Screaming Gophers did it again! They win for the third time in the row!- Chris announced excitedly, causing the said team to cheer even louder than before.
-We lost?! AGAIN?!- Amy yelled out, angered by that turn of events.
-No way!- Sky gasped, not believing what was happening.
-And we were doing so well…- Sam sighed in defeat and looked at the ground.
-Well…not that I want to brag or whatever…but shouldn't you all be thanking me right now? I won you the challenge after all.- Noah said to his teammates, sounding a little smug about the whole ordeal, when suddenly he got hit by several balls, all over his body, sending him to the ground while his angered teammates just looked at him with annoyed looks on their faces.
-Maybe that will teach you some actual respect.- Heather commented as she wiped the dust off her hands.
-Ugh! Whatever…- Noah said and rolled his eyes at them.
The camera then turned once more to the Killer Bass and showed the host approaching them.
-Bass…what happened? You were doing so well in the middle of this challenge. You were so close to not being the absolute losers for the third time in a row.- Chris announced, causing the team members to look down, ashamed of their loss.
-I don't understand how my magic spell couldn't work!- Leonard suddenly exclaimed, disappointed, causing the looks and glares of his teammates to move toward him.
-Yeah…how could it not work?- Scarlett commented sarcastically while her teammates nodded, all knowing quite well who to blame for their loss.
Confessional-Noah
-My stupid teammates can complain all they want but that won't change the fact that I was the one who won this challenge for us. Not Jasmine, not Heather and not anyone else. They should really appreciate me. I'm the only person with some real brain on this team after all.
Confessional-Leonard
-Well…this isn't good…Guess I need to start looking for time-altering spells!
Confessional-Shawn
-It's quite obvious who will be going home now.
Confessional-Sugar
-Definitely not the wizard! They would be fools to boot someone who can use real magic!
The camera then changed into a shot of a tray containing 8 marshmallows on it. The camera then slowly zoomed out and revealed the host, Chris McLean, to be the person holding it. He was standing behind a, now lit, campfire pit.
-Campers…you've already placed your votes and made your decision.- Chris started the ceremony while the camera turned around to show the campers.
In the back row sat five campers: Geoff, Beardo, Sam, Dakota and Shawn. And four people sat in the front row: Sky, Scarlett, Leonard and Amy.
-One of you will be going home…and you can't come back…ever!- Chris announced dramatically as he looked over each and every one of the contestants.
-When you hear me call out your name, come and pick up a marshmallow.
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-Geoff.- The Funniest Guy Around cheered quietly before standing up and going for his marshmallow.
-Sam…and Dakota.- Both the Gamer and the Fame-Monger looked at each other with small smiles, Sam's was a genuine one while Dakota's was more of a nervous one, not knowing if she did it correctly. Both of them then went on and picked their marshmallows.
-Sky.- The Athlete went ahead and took her marshmallow as well.
-Amy.- The Mean Cheerleader smirked smugly as she went ahead and showed her tongue to the LARPer.
-Shawn…and Beardo.- Both the Zombie Conspiracy Nut and the Human Soundboard smiled happily and stood up to go and claim their marshmallows.
-And the final marshmallow goes to…- Chris started to say as the camera showed the shot of the last two contestants remaining. Scarlett was sitting there, more bored of the suspense than worried about herself, while Leonard was sweating profusely and shaking nervously.
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-Wobbly woo! Wobbly wee! Don't pick me! Don't pick me!- Leonard started chanting, hoping that it would change the result of this elimination ceremony.
-Scarlett!- Chris announced the last person getting the marshmallow.
-Obviously.- Scarlett replied as she stood up to take her marshmallow.
-Leonard, pack your potions! You're going back to Hogwarts!- Chris announced and chuckled a little.
-Me?!- Leonard gasped, surprised by it, before standing up and grabbing his magic stick once more.- MAGIC BOOTS AND ARMPIT SMELL! BRING FORWARD A TIME-REVERSAL SPELL!- As soon as he finished chanting this spell though, he got grabbed by the wrist by Chef before getting thrown on his shoulder and getting escorted away.
-Nothing? So weird…- Chris said sarcastically and faked his surprise.
-FIREBALLS! LIGHTING BOLTS!- Leonard tried yelling out one more time.
The camera then changed to a shot of the LARPer sitting in the boat of losers.
-Oh, nuts!- Leonard cursed and looked at his feet in defeat, before the boat sailed away from the island.
-No! Wait!- Sugar's voice could be heard when she was suddenly shown running towards the docks.- I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU, WIZARD!- She yelled with tears in her eyes and she waved her goodbyes to the boy that she, practically, hadn't even talked with during their joint stay on this island.
-Alright, so maybe it wasn't the most dramatic campfire ceremony ever.- Chris shrugged as he walked onto the dock.- But I still get paid! Haha! BONUS!- Chris laughed sadistically as the screen went into the static and the episode ended.
TEAMS
Screaming Gophers: Beth, Cameron, Ella, Ezekiel, Heather, Jasmine, Lindsay, Mike, Noah, Sugar, Topher (11)
Killer Bass: Amy, Beardo, Dakota, Geoff, Sam, Scarlett, Shawn, Sky (8)
ELIMINATION TABLE
22nd: Samey [The Nice Cheerleader]
21st: Duncan [The Delinquent]
20th: Leonard [The LARPer]
I'll only say that it's good to be back after four months. I'm sorry for not being as active in that time but the lack of motivation combined with a lot of schoolwork made me put writing this one away for a while. But after all that time of waiting, I finally delivered. And on the same day that the new TD season got released as well! I'm proud of my timing. Anyway, I hope to be able to write the next episode quickly as well, since it's one of my favorites. I'll try to not leave you guys with another four-month-long hiatus.
Reason for the elimination: This is the first season, so it will have a lot of early boots and out of these characters, Leonard is the most obvious early boot out there. I'm sorry for his fans but this, unfortunately, was the only possible way for him to go in this season. But fret not, for there always will be future season to look forward to. Who knows, maybe Leonard will show off more of his magical personality in either Action or World Tour? Only time will tell. For now, this is the end for his story.
Anyway, feel free to tell in the reviews what do you think of the plotlines and things that happened in this episode. I'm curious to see what you're thinking about everything that occurred.
Until next time!
MTDN's out!