"Are you ready for things to really go up a gear as we kick up the drama?" Chris announced. "Last week we said good-bye to Courtney and with her departure we were left with the final ten. These ten are closer than ever to winning Total Drama Revenge of the Island, but who is it going to be? Kind-hearted Beth certainly hasn't made any enemies as she always keeps up a smile. Our not-so-villainous villain, Lindsay, is still trying as hard as ever to prove herself. Know-it-all Noah may have the smarts but does he have the drive? Leader Leshawana has been working hard on keeping friends closer and getting enemies eliminated. Former savage, Ezekiel, has found himself a cushy spot with Lindsay. Nice guy Trent is…well, a nice guy. Tough guy Duncan is not so nice. Clumsy Tyler has miraculously made it this far, but his injuries must be catching up with him. And that just leaves dysfunctional couple, Bridgette and Geoff, who, despite breaking up, are still set on showing up the other."
Chris takes a breath, then continues, "During this episode we've asked the campers to give us their thoughts whenever they drop by the Confession Cam. Now it's time to get started."
Noah and Beth woke to a violent shaking. Both clutched each other in fear, then ran outside. They found that their boathouse was getting attached to another boat with a crane.
"Hey, what's the big idea?" Noah complained.
"Oh right, I should have told you," Chris said as he came into view. "We were just renting that boat until the top ten. You'll be getting new quarters tonight, but in the meantime I've got an announcement to make so hurry up and get to Chef's."
The duo rushed to the cabin where they found the others campers waiting. Lindsay still had Ezekiel close who wasn't looking too comfortable crushed against her chest. Bridgette and Geoff still looked angry at each other with Tyler just standing looking unhappy. Team Winning West looked better off with Lindsay, Trent, and even Duncan sporting smiles.
Beth's Confessional
I'm really thrilled to be in the top ten. This time I really feeling like I could go all the way.
I'm still thinking about finding the perfect match for Noah. I think I know what I did wrong with Sadie. Noah has always looked at Cody with admiration and he looked really comfortable in that cheerleader's outfit. I think I'm on to something here.
"Hey Trent," Beth said as she approached the muscular boy. "I know that you're still getting over Gwen, but have you thought about Noah? He's smart, he's funny, he's single; I think he'd be perfect for you."
Noah slapped his face in humiliation.
Noah's Confessional
I think I need to revaluate my view on this girl. I seriously think she is trying to get me killed.
How do I feel about being in the top ten? Well I didn't even want to get this far, but someone that's where I ended up. My theory is I just keep up this attitude I'm guaranteed that million dollars.
"Welcome current non-losers," Chris said. "You ten have so far shown the least amount of sucking and therefore you should have special honour. You won't, but…you should. Anyways all you had to cooperate with your teams to get this far. Some of you have made it this far with only losing one member. While others have been completely reduced to one remaining Duncan."
"Way to single me out," Duncan scoffed.
"That was kind of the idea," Chris sighed. "Anyways all of that is going to change from here on out. There will no longer be any teams; it's everyone for themselves. I full heartedly encourage you to backstab, betray, and abuse your former friendships."
"Really?" Leshawna scoffed.
"Hey, it sells," Chris retorted. "And you'll be starting that with today's challenge. Chef!"
The large man came out of his kitchen holding five brightly coloured balls.
"These balls are the most important thing today," Chris said as he grabbed them. "I'm going to be dividing you up, you'll either be a Keeper or a Seeker."
"Oh that's original," Noah scoffed.
He was hit in the head with one of the balls as Chris remarked, "Noah, you're our first Keeper."
"You still haven't told us what we're doing," Leshawna pointed out.
"I'm getting there," Chris complained. "Keepers, you're going to be guarding your ball with your life; if you still have it when the time's up you will gain immunity. And those of you that will be Keepers are…Leshawna, Geoff, Bridgette, and Ezekiel."
The four campers caught their balls as Chris threw them.
"And that leaves Trent, Duncan, Lindsay, Tyler, and Beth to be Seekers," Chris continued. "Your job is to get the balls to me. I don't care if you just plain find it, steal it from a Keeper, or even another Seeker as long as you arrive with a ball in your hand you'll gain immunity."
Duncan grinned as he punched his fists together.
"Keepers I'm going to give you a head-start," Chris explained. "Go and find somewhere to hide and I'll be sending the Seekers out soon."
The five campers ran out to the woods. As Geoff ran he noticed that Bridgette wasn't too far behind him.
"Oh, so now you're the one following me," Geoff accused her.
"You should feel lucky," Bridgette retorted. "When people see me they'll run in the other direction. I'm not letting anyone get their hands on this ball."
"Yeah right," Geoff scoffed. "Trent, Duncan…I bet even Lindsay could get that from you."
"Well then you'd better be worried because you're nowhere near as capable as me," Bridgette shot back.
Geoff's Confessional
I dunno, the final ten doesn't really mean much to me lately. I just want to prove the Bridgette that I'm not some wimp. I thought that breaking up with her would set me free, but I'm not so sure anymore. She just seems angrier than ever.
Chris had sent the Seekers out by now. Beth had decided to walk with Lindsay.
"It's so nice to get a chance to talk to you, Lindsay," Beth exclaimed. "We've been separate for so long this season; how have you been?"
"Oh, pretty good," Lindsay said. "Sadly things between me and Tyler didn't quite work out. But I'm moving on."
"Ah, that's too bad," Beth sighed. "I'd be absolutely devastated if Brady and I broke up. I bet Tyler's really sorry and if he had to the chance he'd do anything to make it up to you."
"I guess I sort of miss him," Lindsay said. "But I realized that he's just a big jerk."
What neither of them realized was that Tyler was following not too far behind.
Tyler's Confessional
I thought that I'd be a little happier about getting into the top ten, but I've been pretty unhappy this season. All this time I've been telling myself that Lindsay was completely wrong to let me go. But what if I was the one that hurt her? Maybe I have been a bit of jerk lately. And not just to Lindsay, but I probably really screwed up Geoff and Bridgette's relationship to. Aw man, I'm really bummed right now.
Trent crept through the woods; he had spotted Leshawna not to far away. He waited for his chance then charged for her. He grabbed the bright red ball, but Leshawna kept a firm grip.
"Oh no you don't, sugar," Leshawna exclaimed.
"Come on, Leshawna, just let go," Trent growled as he pulled.
"Sorry, sugar, but you heard what Chris said," Leshawna said. "Everyone for themselves."
Eventually Trent realized that he wasn't going to be able to win and let go.
"Well, good luck then," he said as he went in the opposite direction.
Ezekiel slinked between the trees as he tried to get closer to Lindsay.
"Look, it's one of the Keepers!" Beth cried as she darted after him.
"Oh…yeah," Lindsay said, but she kept her ground.
As Ezekiel rushed away from Beth, Lindsay just hoped that her ally would survive. It was then that she spotted Geoff and Bridgette arguing. She remembered their rivalry and figured that she could benefit from it.
"Hi George," she exclaimed. "Since I'm so pretty I was wondering if you wouldn't mind giving me Brenda's ball."
"Pfft, don't listen to her, Geoff," Bridgette scoffed.
"Don't tell me what to do!" Geoff snapped as he grabbed the ball from her hand. "Here you go, lovely Lindsay."
"Thanks," Lindsay exclaimed as she grabbed it.
Before she departed she stuck her tongue out at Lindsay.
"What was that for?" Bridgette snapped.
"Well, I guess I was right, even Lindsay could get that ball from you," Geoff shot back.
"Give me that!" Bridgette cried as she grabbed Geoff's ball.
"Hey!" Geoff shouted as she threw it away.
It happened to hit Tyler in the head. The jock collapsed before he had a chance to grab it.
Noah hid behind a rock nervously. He clutched his ball as he carefully peaked out. He came face to face with Duncan.
"Give me to ball, nerd," Duncan ordered as he picked up the boy.
Noah obeyed with a weak smile. Duncan dropped him back on the ground and rushed back towards Chris. However as he ran he stumbled over the unconscious body of Tyler. Noah watched as two balls rolled away. He tentatively approached them, but then backed away when he saw and angry Bridgette and Geoff racing towards them. Duncan got up and bolted for the balls as well. All three of them got in a struggle over them. Tyler followed Noah's lead and backed away.
Beth had lost sight of Ezekiel, but now she had Leshawna in her sights. She tiptoed towards the large girl carefully. She reached out to grab the ball, but Leshawna noticed her.
"Not one more step," Leshawna threatened as she shook her fist.
Beth understood and immediately rushed back.
Leshawna's Confessional
Being in the top ten means you really have to step it up. I'm still going to try to be nice to all my great friends, but I'm not going to let myself be pushed around. I have my sights set on winning this.
As Lindsay made her way back to Chris she spotted Ezekiel.
"Hey, Elroy," she exclaimed. "I'm glad that you got away from Beth."
"Yeah, I—Look out!" he cried.
Lindsay only had time to turn around before Trent swiped the ball from her hands.
"Yoink!" he exclaimed as he kept running.
"Ah! Eridan, do something!" Lindsay cried.
Ezekiel tacked Trent and the both of them of dropped the balls that they were holding. Beth and Tyler then arrived at the vicinity and spotted the pair of balls. Both charged, but both ended up crashing right into each other. Lindsay daintily scooped up a ball, while Trent grabbed another. Ezekiel looked around, but realized that there were no more balls.
"Yo, I need one too, eh," he exclaimed.
"Well, don't look at me," Lindsay said. "I need it more."
Ezekiel sighed and charged after Trent. The muscular teen was prepared this time and held back his attacker. Soon the two victorious teens had returned to Chris.
"Ah, we have our first two winners," Chris exclaimed. "And the time is ticking away. Let's wait and see who else achieves victory this challenge."
Beth and Tyler had gotten up and dusted themselves off. They were walking back through the woods hoping to find another ball.
"So, Beth, do you think that Lindsay really wants me back?" Tyler asked.
"I can't say," Beth sighed. "But I think that if you showed her that you really do love her, her heart would melt. Do you still want her?"
"I've been telling myself 'no,'" he sighed. "But lately I'm not so sure. I've started feeling like this whole thing is my fault."
"You shouldn't feel like that," Beth said. "A relationship takes two to make it work. You've both got to pull the weight. I think that if you and Lindsay both do this then you can work something out."
Tyler didn't have say anything, but instead pointed ahead. Duncan was running with one ball, while Bridgette chased after him furiously. Geoff was on the ground searching. Tyler spotted the baby blue ball on the ground and rushed for it. However, as he approached it he accidentally kicked it. The ball hit a tree and ricocheted back to hit him in the head. Once again he fell to the ground unconscious. Beth reached out to take the ball, but stopped when she saw that Noah had his hand on it.
"Ah, Beth, my old teammate," Noah greeted. "It would seem that fate has made enemies out of us."
"It doesn't have to," Beth replied. "You can have the ball if you want."
"What?" Noah gasped. "I was just trying to be dramatic. I don't actually care about it. You take it."
"No, that's okay," Beth said. "I'd feel bad if I got immunity and you didn't."
"For the last time, I don't care about immunity," Noah sighed.
"How about I take it?" Geoff exclaimed as he grabbed it and ran.
Beth and Noah watched as he ran deeper into the woods, then shrugged at each other.
Bridgette was gaining on Duncan now. The punk shot a glance back at her and she took this opportunity to charge. The two struggled vigorously. Bridgette had Duncan in a headlock, then he grabbed her by the ankle. As the two fought, Ezekiel crept toward the ball cautiously and grabbed it.
"And times up!" Chris announced. "Keepers, come on out."
Leshawna, Ezekiel, and Geoff all held their balls proudly. Bridgette, Tyler, and Duncan sulked in defeat while Beth and Noah looked content even without their prizes.
"Alright, before we do anything else I'd like to announce what the new quarters will be," Chris said. "From now on, girls will be sleeping in the Team Nutty North base and boys will get the Team Winning West base. I'll give you some time now to get your belongings and switch your location."
Ezekiel, Tyler, and Geoff took their bags and began to exit the base. Beth and Leshawna were both ready to enter their new home. Beth waved at Lindsay, and Bridgette noticed this.
Bridgette pulled Beth aside and whispered, "Beth, I think you have to be careful around Lindsay. She's not the same girl we've come to know."
Beth just stared at her with confusion.
"I'm glad we're not staying here anymore, eh," Ezekiel remarked. "It's probably completely infected with girl germs."
"What did you say?" growled Bridgette.
Suddenly he was shoved out by five angry girls. Clumsily he tumbled down the side of the mountain.
"And you can forget about our alliance, jerk!" Lindsay shouted after him.
"Well, I'd say you're back to square one," Noah remarked as he waited at the base of the mountain.
Ezekiel's Confessional
Yo, I'm in the final ten now, I don't need no girl's help anymore, eh. I have had enough of that freaky redhead and bossy blond, eh, from now on I'm only looking out for me, eh.
"Well, I'd say that that about wraps everything up for today," Chris said. "I'll be seeing you all tonight for the camper fire ceremony. Everyone can vote for anybody…unless they have immunity."
Suddenly Tyler grabbed the megaphone from Chris and announced, "Everybody, I just have to say something."
All eyes turned to him while Chris grumbled in annoyance.
"I just wanted to say that I feel really bad for a lot of things that I've done," Tyler said. "Like Geoff, I don't think my advice has been really helpful; you've gotta decide for yourself what you think is best. And most of all, my baby, Lindsay. I really screwed up bad for not standing with you when you needed me. It's took me a while to realize this, but I've been a really crummy boyfriend. I'm really sorry and I wanted to say that I think you're the most beautiful girl ever…but you're also more than that, you're special, you're funny, and no matter what anyone else says you are brilliant. Breaking up with me was the smartest thing anyone could ever do; but can you forgive me and give me another chance."
Lindsay stared at him and tried to remain neutral, but she couldn't keep the tears out of her eyes. She ran to him and embraced him.
"Oh, Tyler…" she couldn't say anything else before the two started kissing lovingly.
***
Bridgette's Confessional
So it was Tyler giving Geoff advice. That explains everything, it wasn't my fault. It was all Tyler's.
Anyways, how do I feel about being in the top ten? Well it just makes me want it more. I've been screwed too many times on this show, but not this time.
Trent's Confessional
Well, it hasn't been an entirely happy season, but that can be said for every season. I just hope that everything works itself out soon.
As for whom I'm voting for tonight, it's a tough call. I don't think that either Noah or Tyler can take much more of this. Tyler's going to be leaving in a full body cast if things like this keep up, but Noah's probably the one who's going to get hit the worse from the fierce competition.
Duncan's Confessional
Ah, this is the part of the show I'm the best at. No more lousy teams slowing me down, I get to look out for number one. I've already won this show once, I can do it again.
I think that Tyler really screwed up bad this season. I don't know what's up with Lindsay, but she's been acting really strange and I blame Tyler for that. He'd better go before he ruins anything else.
The ten campers gathered around the campfire. Both Duncan and Ezekiel sat alone on opposite ends. Leshawna, Trent, Beth, and Noah were all cuddled together in the center. Lindsay and Tyler were busy making out.
"Alright, it's time for the first elimination since the merge," Chris announced. "First off, Trent, Lindsay, Ezekiel, Leshawna, and Geoff you guys are all say."
They each caught their marshmallows; Lindsay didn't even bother to stop kissing Tyler when she grabbed hers.
"And now for the rest of you," Chris continued. "which of you will be making it to the final nine and which of you will be leaving in shame? Beth, you're safe."
The small girl cheered as she grabbed her marshmallow.
"And so is…Bridgette!" Chris tossed another marshmallow.
Tyler stopped making out to look out uneasily. Duncan stared at Chris menacingly, while Noah just rolled his eyes in annoyance.
"The second to last marshmallow goes to," Chris said, "…Duncan."
Lindsay looked nervously at Tyler while Beth gripped Noah's hand in fear.
"And this final marshmallow," Chris began, "will be going to the person who is most of deserving of progressing in the next level of the million dollar competition. The person that this marshmallow goes to is…Noah!"
Tyler sighed and slinked out of Lindsay's arms. He held his head down as he slowly walked down the Dock of Shame. He turned back and looked at Lindsay.
"You can do this, babe," he called.
Lindsay just looked out blankly.
"Um…Lindsay, are you okay?" Beth asked.
She got no response.
"Well, that's it for today," Chris said. "We've entered the final ten and we're one step closer to find out our winner. Will Beth ever find a girl…or guy for Noah? With Tyler gone can Geoff and Bridgette reconcile? When will Lindsay cut out that creepy blank stare? Hopefully soon, because she's really freaking me out."
Lindsay's Confessional
They voted off Tyson? Oh, they are all going to pay for this. I am going to make sure that none of those jerkwads win that prize. No more Miss Nice Girl…