"Welcome back to Total Drama Revenge of the Island," Chris (who else?) announced, "Last week campers got a chance to touch the heavens; or at least they tried. Only Beth managed to get high enough to win her team immunity. Allowing Lindsay to organize Izzy's demise and solidify an alliance with Ezekiel. Now 11 campers remain, who will make it into the final 10 and who will be left behind? Find out today!"
At Team Nutty North things seems even more depressed without Izzy. Bridgette held her head miserable against a table, Ezekiel paced about still a little shaky, and Geoff and Tyler were sitting outside.
"So, how are you doing?" Tyler asked Geoff.
"I don't know," Geoff replied. "At times I feel like I'm free, but then I just look at Bridgette and feel a mix of emotions. None of them are pleasant."
"I think it's the right thing," Tyler said distantly.
"Yeah, I hope so," Geoff sighed.
Meanwhile Ezekiel had approached Lindsay.
"So, like, what kind of evil plans do you have, eh?" Ezekiel asked.
"Huh?" asked Lindsay as she looked up at him.
"Y'know, you wanted to be in an alliance with me, eh," Ezekiel explained. "Doesn't that usually mean that you have some evil plans?"
"Ooohh, right, right," Lindsay exclaimed. "Um…I'm working on it."
"'Cause the way I see it you need to mess with the other teams, eh," Ezekiel explained. "They've got a lot of relationship issues, eh, maybe you could kiss someone's boyfriend."
"Hey, you're right!" Lindsay cheered. "So…do you have a boyfriend?"
Ezekiel slapped his face and replied, "First off, eh, I'm a guy. Second, we're on the same team. And third, eh, no."
"Oh," Lindsay sighed.
"Alright Duncan, we have to be very careful about our next step," Courtney said. "Since others teams could vote for us now I'm going to be a prime target. After all I'm a CIT, I'm the biggest threat there is."
"You're definitely a prime target but that's not why," Duncan scoffed.
"Can we just knock it off with the smart remarks?" Courtney hissed. "I'm trying to think here and all you're doing is being a big jerk."
"Then break up with me already!" Duncan snapped.
"I…" Courtney was having difficulty coming up with an answer, "I could never do that, Duncan."
"Yeah, right," scoffed Duncan. "Let's just go."
Duncan's Confessional
It was inevitable really; Courtney just doesn't love me, and I don't know if I love her. If things worked out than nothing would make me happier to stick with her; but with the way she's acting, things are not going to work out.
"Come on, campers, let's go!" Chris bellowed, "We don't have all day."
The campers groggily arrived at the Dock of Shame where Chris was waiting on the Boat of Losers.
"We'll be taking a little trip today," Chris announced, "to Boney Island."
"We already went there this season," Courtney complained. "Did your entire creativity department go on strike or something? I mean, this season has been nothing but reruns."
"Look, Courtney, if you're going to keep complaining then I might not take you guys on challenges anymore," Chris retorted.
The entire crowd rejoiced at this.
Chris sighed, "That probably wasn't the best threat."
The teams boarded the boat. It seemed much more spacious now that only 11 of them remained. When they arrived at the ominous island they expected Chris to abandon them, but he walked onto the island with them. He guided the campers through the spooky woods; although it was daytime it was still very eerie. Beth grabbed onto Noah who sighed but made no resistance. Lindsay grabbed Ezekiel, who was clearly unhappy about being made someone else's ragdoll.
"Alright, here we are," Chris announced as he gestured to the entrance to the old ruins. "This used to be a temple of an ancient tribe; but it's been abandoned for centuries now. Inside it is filled with booby-traps, so no one has been foolish enough to enter…until today."
He received various angrily glares and groans.
"They say that there is treasure hidden deep within, I want you to bring me this treasure," Chris said. "Whoever brings me a trinket of value will gain immunity."
"What about the curse?" Beth asked.
"We won't be taking the items off the island," Chris explained. "As long as you show them to me you'll be good. And…go!"
Nobody wanted to enter the cave.
"So…maybe someone should test for booby-traps," Geoff suggested.
"Yeah, right," Courtney scoffed. "Now one's that stupi—
"I'll do it!" Tyler declared. "I have catlike reflexes so nothing can get me.
He took one step forward and was shot against the wall with a spring-loaded platform.
"Okay…we know to not step there," Geoff exclaimed.
The campers stuck to the walls and inched their ways deeper into the temple. Except for Noah who was busy examining the markings on the wall.
"Noah, we have to hurry," Beth urged. "Can't you read those later?"
"Haven't you seen any of those movies?" Noah said. "There's always a hidden easy way through the temple. I just need to find out where that hidden passage is."
"But Noah," Beth complained. "That could take hours or even—"
"Found it!" Noah exclaimed as he pressed a tile.
The wall slid open and revealed a narrow passage. He smiled and stepped through, Beth nervously followed.
Noah's Confessional
Beth may not know it, but I've always wanted to be an archaeologist. When I was younger I loved watching Indiana Jones and would always try to do the stuns. Of course, now I'm old enough to know that being an archaeologist is bit more subdued than that; so it's perfect for me.
The remaining eight campers were carefully making their way through the dim temples. Small cracks in the walls allowed for a bit of light, but it wasn't much.
"Hey, like, what happened to the floor?" Lindsay exclaimed.
She then screamed in terror as the tumbled down somewhere. Trent, who had been closest to her, squinted until he could make out what had happened.
"It's a staircase," he explained. "We should probably go help her."
Duncan followed behind him and the two cautiously made their way down the dark staircase.
"Lindsay, are you alright?" Trent called.
"I'm okay," Lindsay called back. "I think I landed on my head."
"And for her that's probably for the best," Duncan remarked under his breath.
"Maybe we should stick together?" Trent suggested. "I wouldn't want you getting hurt."
Lindsay's Confessional
Oooh, this is so perfect. I'm pretty sure that one of these guys was having girlfriend problems. If I kiss him now that we're alone their team will fall apart.
Five campers remained in the main room now. They were each waiting for their eyes to adjust to the darkness.
"Yo, this is neat, eh," Ezekiel exclaimed. "It's like some sort of lever. I wonder what it does, eh?"
He yanked it to one side and suddenly he, Leshawna, and Courtney were screaming as they slid down a slope.
"Well, I guess it's just you and me," Geoff said to Bridgette.
"Hmpf," Bridgette replied as she marched away.
"My thoughts exactly," Geoff sighed as he slowly followed after her.
Tyler shook away the stars around his head and stood up.
"Where's everybody go?" he murmured.
He glanced around and saw that he was completely alone; then he puffed out his chest.
"Well, if they think that they can leave me behind," he declared. "They've got another thing coming."
As he took another step he heard a foreboding click. He looked up just in time to see a boulder come down to crush him.
"Noah, wait up," Beth called. "I think I dropped my glasses."
Noah sighed as he helped her look around for them.
"Here they are," Noah announced as he handed them to her. "Now let's go."
"Hang on," Beth said. "Can't we just take a breather?"
"What, that wasn't enough for you?" Noah sighed. "This short cut isn't going to end up very short."
Leshawna, Ezekiel, and Courtney tumbled out of the chute and landed on dirty ground. While Leshanwa and Ezekiel were collapsed on the ground, Courtney was already up and frantically dusting herself off.
"This is all your fault, you idiot!" she exclaimed as she grabbed Ezekiel.
"Hey, lay off him!" Leshawna shouted at her. "We need to stay calm and work together."
"Oh that'll help," Courtney said sarcastically. "Maybe Zeke here can get us submerged in tar or release the scarabs."
"That attitude is not going to help us get out of here," Leshawna growled.
"No, what's going to help us is that you two are going to accept me as your leader and do whatever I say," Courtney declared. "I'm the only one who possibly has a chance at surviving this."
"That's it," Leshawna grumbled. "You can do whatever you like on your own. I'm outta here."
She turned and started walking away while Courtney stormed in the opposite direction. Ezekiel glanced back and forth between the two of them then followed Leshawna.
Ezekiel's Confessional
Yo, I figured I could help Lindsay with her sabotage plan, eh. I never mentioned it because I was afraid I'd get beat up again, eh, but I still think that girls can't compare to guys. It should be no problem, eh, to get Leshawna stuck and get out with the treasure, eh.
Trent, Duncan, and Lindsay had all adjusted to the dark now and were walking through a dilapidated corridor. Lindsay was rubbing her head while Trent and Duncan led.
"So, which one of you is dating Courtney?" Lindsay asked, pleased that she got her name right.
"Ha, I'm not sure if it's possible to answer that question," Trent remarked. "Since Duncan doesn't consider her relationship anything more than an alliance."
Duncan growled but remained silent.
"Wait, what?" Lindsay asked confused.
"I'm with Courtney," Duncan explained. "But I doubt it'll last any longer."
"So…is Trent going to be with Courtney then?" Lindsay.
"Look, to answer your question, I am the one who's dating Courtney," Duncan sighed.
"Oooh, okay," Lindsay said. "I need to kiss you."
Lindsay's Confessional
Okay, maybe I could have been a little bit more subtle than that.
Ezekiel followed Leshawna as she entered a large open room. He was in deep thought over what he could do to keep her busy.
"We'd better be careful," Leshawna warned. "This floor is real old and is probably ready to crumble at any second."
"Got it, eh," Ezekiel said with a nod.
However as soon as she had turned around he gave all his effort to trying to break the floor. He gave every crack a kick, but to no avail. Eventually in frustration he slammed his foot right into a sharp rock.
"Ow," he squeaked.
"You okay?" Leshawna asked as she turned around.
Ezekiel nodded wordlessly. Leshawna had reached the edge of the room and was looking down into a long trench.
"Wow, would hate to fall in there," she said. "I'd probably be stuck down there for hours."
Ezekiel glanced down and saw that it was full of mucky water. A sly grin appeared across his face as he prepared to shove Leshawna down into it. However, she pulled back obliviously right before he went through with it. Instead he went stumbling forward.
"Careful!" Leshawna exclaimed as she pulled him back. "You are just drawn to trouble, aren't you?"
As the duo continued down, Ezekiel spotted a rope hanging from the ceiling. He remembered how the lever had activated a trap and figured that this rope would do the same. He gave it a tug and suddenly a small, but heavy, rock shot onto his head. He collapsed to the ground.
"You know what, I think I'm going to have to carry you," Leshawna sighed.
Ezekiel didn't protest.
Tyler squeezed himself out from under the rock. He shook himself off then continued to march forward.
"That's right, nothing's gonna stop me," he exclaimed. "No springy-thing, or crushy rock, or—"
He was cut off with a blast of fire shot out from all directions. He fell back with his face completely burned.
"Ouch," he wheezed.
Geoff walked a few steps behind Bridgette. The two didn't speak so all that could be heard in the silence was their footsteps. Eventually Bridgette couldn't take it anymore.
"Stop following me!" she ordered.
"I'm not following you," Geoff argued. "We're both looking for the same thing."
"Well, you shouldn't even bother," Bridgette said. "I think that it's been made very clear that you simply can't keep up with me. So you'd only get in the way."
"Oh yeah, I bet I go find it first," Geoff said.
He didn't even give Bridgette a chance to respond before he charged ahead of her. She growled in frustration and sprinted after him. Geoff ran without thinking about where he was stepping, yet he was forced to stop when he saw a large gap between him and the rest of the temple. Bridgette was fast gaining on him. She didn't bother stopping at the gap, she just leapt a perfect long jump and kept running.
Geoff, not to be outdone, backed up and jumped his own long jump; it wasn't as graceful but he got across. He continued to pursue after Bridgette. Both were shocked as they realized that a barrage of darts was shooting at them from the wall. Bridgette performed various delicate positions to avoid being hit. Geoff simply jumped from side to side frantically. As the two escaped from the trap, Geoff shoved Bridgette into the wall.
"Hey, that was on purpose," she growled as she got up.
Geoff kept running, but once again he found a hole in front of him. This hole, however, was much wider than the last. A long frayed rope led from where Geoff was standing into the darkness.
"Looks like a dead-end," Geoff remarked.
However, he turned around to see that Bridgette had grabbed some vines from the wall. She wrapped them around the wall and used them to slide herself down on the sloped room. Geoff just sighed in defeat.
Courtney marched with determination. Each step seemed to be a stomp in rage and her eyes burned with fire. As she walked a flock of bats flew in her face. She hissed at them threateningly and they all scattered. A large snake wrapped itself around her legs.
"Move it!" she screamed as she kicked in against the wall.
A large stone statue started to move towards her menacingly.
"Outta my way!" Courtney barked as she punched the head off of the statue.
Not too far away Trent was trying to restrain Lindsay. Duncan walked ahead.
"Lindsay, I don't know what's gotten into you, but I don't think you know what you're saying," Trent said.
"I'm pretty sure what I said that I need to kiss Duncan," Lindsay said. "That seems pretty clear to me."
"No, you don't understand," Trent sighed.
"You know what, if she wants to kiss me, I say let her," Duncan decided.
"What?" gasped Trent. "But Courtney…"
"Doesn't have feelings for me anymore," Duncan finished. "She won't even care."
Duncan grabbed Lindsay and pulled her in close. The two kissed just as Courtney entered angrily. When she saw them her anger changed to hatred.
"How could you!" she screamed. "I thought that I could trust you this time."
Tears were streaming down her cheeks as she turned and ran down the corridor.
"Courtney," gasped Duncan as he dropped Lindsay. "You do care?"
Duncan's Confessional
Courtney really treats me like crap; which is why I had no problem kissing Gwen…and to a lesser extent, Lindsay. But she was really hurt when she saw me, maybe even after all this she still cares about us.
Beth and Noah had finally reached the end of the narrow passage. They now stood at an altar. Surrounding it was a huge deep hole. Sitting in the center was an old idol what was crumbling at all the side. Slowly Beth and Noah approached it.
"Do you hear something?" Beth asked.
Noah and Beth both turned to the approaching sound. Before they can get out of the way, Bridgette swung into them and knocked all three to the ground. As Beth tried to get up she heard a click. They all gasped and prepared for the worst. Water began to pour down from the ceiling. It landed directly on the idol. Slowly its hands opened and revealed a small jewelled figurine.
"We found it, we found it!" Beth cheered.
She and Noah high-fived, but Bridgette exclaimed, "Sorry guys."
She ran ahead and grabbed the figurine before either could do anything.
"Oh no, she's going to get away!" Beth exclaimed.
"Not if I have anything to say about it," Noah said as he fashioned a lasso out of vines.
He twirled it and tossed it at Bridgette. It wrapped around her body and pulled her to the ground. Beth and Noah ran ahead and grabbed the figurine. Then they quickly returned to the passage.
Noah's Confessional
Who says you can't learn anything from the movies?
Trent helped Lindsay up.
"Hey, what's this?" she exclaimed as she pointed to a loose stone.
She pried it opened and found a small compartment. Reaching it she revealed a beautiful necklace.
"Gotta run," she exclaimed as she rushed back the way she came.
"Hey!" Trent exclaimed as he chased after her.
Meanwhile Duncan was chasing after Courtney who was keeping a brisk pace ahead of him.
"Courtney, wait," Duncan called; he stopped as a sharp blade sliced right in front of him.
"Just give me a chance to explain," Duncan said. "I'm really confused right now."
He stopped again when a series of spears began shooting at him.
"I didn't know how you felt," Duncan said. "But now I have a better idea, and I'm sorry."
Once again he was forced to pause as a spiked ball rolled in front of him. By now Courtney had found a passage that led outside of the temple.
"I don't ever want to speak to you again," she declared as she exited back into the forest.
"Courtney, wait, give me another chance," Duncan begged.
"Why?" Courtney spat. "I've given you chance after chance and you've still only broken my heart."
"Face it, Courtney, you've only really given me one chance," Duncan argued. "Once you tried to control my every thought, and just now you only had the intension of using me. I think that after all that we both deserve a chance to get back the love we had."
Both had tears in their eyes now. They embraced each other and kissed. But this time there was true feeling behind their actions.
Courtney's Confessional
It was thoughtless and impulsive of me; and that's exactly the side of me that loves Duncan. I didn't want to let him back; I knew that it was a bad choice. But I could really feel the passion behind his voice; it was something that I hadn't heard in so long. Maybe I was wrong, maybe we were both wrong. But I know that I want back what we had.
Lindsay was being chased by Trent as she tried to rush back to the entrance while Noah and Beth ran through the passage. Both were closing in. Tyler saw his ex-girlfriend approaching and backed up…right into the fire trap. This caused him to jump back and landed beneath the rock trap. Frantically he moved out of the way and landed back on the spring trap. He was shot in the air painfully. Noah saw that the exit to the passage was quickly closing. He dived forward and slide underneath it. Beth tossed the figurine after him. Noah reached his hand under the closing wall and grasped his prize. Then he bolted forward.
"And we have a winner!" Chris exclaimed as Noah burst out with the figurine.
Lindsay followed, out of breath she said, "I brought this."
"Yes, congratulations, Lindsay," Chris added.
Eventually the various campers returned out of the temple. Leshawna was carrying an unconscious Ezekiel, and Bridgette had a vine wrapped around her; Duncan and Courtney came out from behind the temple, it was clear that they had been making out.
"Alright, Team Nutty North and Winning West, you'll be voting someone home tonight," Chris said. "Better make it count."
Courtney's Confessional
We have got to get rid of that Lindsay. I don't want any more temptations for Duncan, no matter what he says.
Trent's Confessional
I think we'd better send Lindsay home, I don't know what she was thinking kiss Duncan but that was not smart. Even for an idiot.
Leshawna's Confessional
Courtney. I don't care what Duncan thinks about her now, she is just plain toxic.
Bridgette's Confessional
Come on people, we need to lose Lindsay, she's nothing but trouble.
Duncan's Confessional
I suppose that it's probably for the best that we get rid of Lindsay; I don't want to get her confused in all this drama.
"Good evening, campers," Chris announced. "Hm, I seem to recall the both of you being here last night, better get your game on fast. But anyways, let's get on with this."
Nearly everyone was glaring at Lindsay, except Ezekiel who she was still holding tightly for comfort.
"Safe are…Leshawna, Trent, Tyler," Chris announced as she tossed out marshmallows, "Geoff, Duncan."
Lindsay tightened her grasp on Ezekiel who was starting to choke.
"Also safe are…Ezekiel," Chris said, "Annnddd…Bridgette."
Courtney and Lindsay looked across at each other, both were clearly nervous.
"And now, the camper with the most votes against them is," Chris said. "…Lindsay. You'll have to head down the Dock of Shame and board the Boat of Losers to be taken off this island forever."
Lindsay stood up with her head hung down.
"That's what I'd be saying," Chris added, "if Lindsay didn't have immunity."
A collective gasp of, "What!" filled the area.
"Since when does Lindsay have immunity?" Bridgette demanded.
"I told you, whoever brought me a treasure would gain immunity," Chris explained.
"But that was referring to the teams," Courtney complained.
"I was using it as a double meaning," Chris pouted.
"And you just decided to mention this now?" Duncan said.
"Yes," Chris said. "So since Lindsay is immune she will be getting this marshmallow."
Lindsay took the treat, squealed, and returned to her seat.
"That means that, Courtney, you are out of here," Chris concluded.
Courtney stood up and walked to the Dock of Shame.
"Wait!" called Duncan as he ran to join her.
The two locked hands and met eyes.
"Princess…Courtney, I…" Duncan didn't know what to say, "I love you."
"I love you too, Duncan," Courtney replied sincerely.
The crowd cheered and 'aw'ed for them.
Lindsay's Confessional
That's so sweet. I'm so happy that I got those two to realize their feelings for each other…even though that was the opposite I was aiming for.
Beth's Confessional
Seeing those two together has reminded me that I still need to find someone for Noah. Hm…we're running low on options.
Tyler's Confessional
Wow, even after all that they were able to get back together. It makes me feel kinda bad about Bridgette and Geoff. And especially me and Lindsay.
Chris stood alone now at the campfire.
"Wasn't that a nice twist?" he exclaimed "I love messing with these kids. Next week we enter the final ten. What drama lies in store for these ten remaining? What kind of challenges will I torment them with next? Who will come out on top? Be sure to come back to find out."