THE MEETING
After several hours in the car, an hour stop at Burger Queen, and the nonstop chatter of her former teammate, boyfriend and best friend, LeShawna was more then happy to see the enormous building out in the middle of prairie town.
The sister however did a double take when she noticed a very long line outside of the Super Gargantuan Mega store. "Tell me that is NOT the line of people waiting to get INTO the store!" Cody studied the group and shook his head.
"Nah. That's just the line to go see TVzilla and I read online that it's the only way to get into the electronic section where they have that sweet new Fruit laptop on display! And that's only part of it!"
Harold grinned back at Cody before turning to Cody's dad. "Can you drop us out at the end?" His girlfriend and her best friend stared at them a moment before shaking their heads. "You can stand in that line if you want sugar baby, but me and my girl here-"
"-We're going to head on inside to check the rest of this place out. Oh! And if you ever make into the DVD section, pick me up a copy of Showtime Girl." Jasmine commented as Cody and Harold stepped out of the car and joined the TVzilla line.
LeShawna waved back with a smile at the cheering boys while Jasmine shook her head. "What do you see in him?! LeShawna frowned. "You got two choices girl. One…I fool heartedly try to explain, or two…you squash issue and we find a gift for your cousin Shana."
The wannabee actress paused briefly before she grinned. "Oh that's right! I almost completely forgot about that part! But honestly can you blame me? You know with all the excitement going on and all."
"What excitement?" LeShawna muttered under her breath. Jasmine didn't hear and immediately flung open her door the second the car stopped in front of the store entrance. LeShawna sighed and followed her eager friend.
Traveling Cam
Super Gargantuan Mega Store
Ladies Wear
2:00 p.m.
Chris Duncan-You know in retrospect we probably should move this confessional. Or at least put a sign on the curtain. Man these women are eager!
Chris Trent-What my fellow intern means is the lines to the female fitting rooms are almost as long as the one leading to TVzilla and several ladies have taken advantage of this Traveling Cam due to the large floor length mirror off to the side.
Chris Geoff-Taking advantage of nothing! They've turned off the camera and used this Traveling Cam as a Dressing Room! I mean that last lady was in here was all fire and brimstone!
Chris Tyler-Out of my way! And if any of you clowns try to come in here you'll be on Opal's bad list for taken advantage of a little old woman faster then you can blink! Sheesh! Maybe Chris Duncan is right…we should probably move it…
The shower curtain to the Traveling cam was shoved open by a very annoyed lady holding several articles of clothing over one arm.
Annoyed Lady-GET OUT.
Chris Tyler frowned.
Chris Tyler-Ms…This is NOT a dressing room. It is SPECIFICALLY here for the use by the castmates and crewmembers of TDI and-
Outside the Traveling Cam the intern is seen flying out of the curtain and landing harshly into one of the clothing racks. The annoyed lady smirked. "AND STAY OUT!" The curtain closed briefly. Seconds later it opened again.
"AND TAKE YOUR CAMERA WITH YOU!" Chris Tyler let out another pained groan as the video camera hit his body before crashing to the floor in a broken mess. Shortly after, Chris Tyler followed.
Wincing in pain, the jock Chris imitator reached for the whistle hanging around his neck and weakly blew into it. Chris Geoff and Chris Duncan were the nearest to his location and they responded immediately.
The pair of interns looked at their unconscious comrade, to the broken video camera and finally to the Traveling Cam where someone was humming happily to themselves. They frowned darkly before reaching for their own whistles and blowing sharply into them.
Traveling Cam
Super Gargantuan Mega Store
Sports Department
Chris Geoff and Chris Duncan are sitting side by side on a long bench grinning wickedly.
Chris Duncan-Don't mess with the interns!
Chris Geoff-See these whistles we wear around our necks aren't just for show. They're for emergency response for well…emergencies.
Chris Duncan-And only us interns can have them today. As for Chris Geoff and my quick response...Well we were going to move that Traveling Cam before something bad happened.
Chris Geoff-Which of course did. Chris Tyler was rushed to the hospital and that witch who broke our camera and knocked out our buddy earned an all expense paid banishment ticket out of here!
Chris Duncan-Of course I couldn't resist doing something…Duncan-ish.
Chris Geoff-He totally ripped down that curtain while that witch was changing! Oh man!!! Was she te-oed!! Or is it peeved? Well she was mad anyway which was so wickedly awesome!!!!
The interns' chuckle and hi-five before the screen turns to static.
In the center of store and inside the gingerbread castle, Izzy and Ezekiel dressed in brilliant green costumes; Ezekiel wearing an elf hat and Izzy wearing his toque, watch with a smile as an ecstatic Owen claimed his well earned helper's treat. "And what does my little elf helper want for Christmas?"
With shining eyes, the large camper turned elf proceeded to tell Santa just that before gleefully getting his picture taken by Mrs. Claus. As Owen started to get off of Santa's lap he suddenly paused. "WAIT!! Is it okay if we have one more picture taken of all three of us?"
Mrs. Claus looked to the teary eyed Owen and then to Santa. After a moment the jolly elf nodded. Izzy grinned and raced up with Ezekiel not far behind. Standing on either side of Santa with Owen sitting on Santa's lap all 3 ex-campers smiled happily at the camera.
Three flashes later, the trio followed one of the Santa's reindeer as he leads them into the employee area to change out of the costumes. Izzy on the other hand grinned at the staff member as she bounced up and down.
With each bounce the bells on her belt and shoes jingled merrily and the bobble on Ezekiel's toque moved back and forth. "That…was…fun! So…Can…Izzy…keep…her…new…outfit?" The redhead pouted the moment the reindeer shook his head.
Traveling Cam
Super Gargantuan Mega Store
Store Front
3:00 pm
Izzy is back in her normal clothes and raspberries at the camera.
The wild and crazy girl quickly cheered up as they approached another unexplored part of the store. "Shopping for a new TV, grabbing DVD's, hanging with Snakey's Brazilian cousin Bo; drafted into filling in for Santa's elves until they recovered from their hangover…so what's next?"
"Giving Ezekiel his hat back?" Ezekiel questioned hopefully. Izzy smiled as she ruffled the green elf hat on his head before racing down another crowded part of the store cackling madly. Ezekiel sighed as he chased after her.
Cody studied his watch with a smile. "Alright! 3:02 and we've made it in the building. And ahead of schedule may I add." Harold grinned back. "Now all we have to do is circle the entire interior of this edifice and we'll be that much closer to the awesomeness known as TVzilla."
"YES!!" The nerds exchanged hi-fives and grinned happily as the line moved another inch forward. RRRRRRAAAAARGH!!!!!" Both teenagers as well as half of the people in line suddenly jumped at the loud battle cry.
Seconds later they jumped again as a blur of green raced head on towards them. Screaming out in fear, several people ducked as the figure flipped overhead and landing perfectly on the other side. Letting out another laugh of glee it raced off again.
While most complained about crazy shoppers and a few yelled for the manager, Harold and Cody stared at each other in shock. "Was that…Izzy?" Harold commented first. Cody shook his head. "It couldn't be. Could it?"
IZZY!!! WAIT UP EH!
BOTH OF YOU WAIT UP! I have to *HUFF* *HUFF* Catch my *HUFF* breath.
The tecnogeek and the lanky nerd stared in disbelief as a short brunet wearing an elf hat and the heavyset figure of a blonde in a Canadian jacket passed them by. Both were intent on following after Camp Wawanakwa's most unpredictable camper.
"That was Ezekiel! And Owen!" Cody gasped and his companion nodded. "No doubt about it. Geoff did mention that both Izzy and Owen ended up at Ezekiel's house by accident. Now fate has seen it fit to place us in the same store."
Cody looked nervously at the line of people in front of him and then back to the rapidly disappearing figures of their ex-teammates. "Now for the hard question. Do we stay here? Or do we go after them and hope by some miracle we end up crossing paths again?"
After a moment or two both teens sighed heavily as they exited TVzilla's line.
To most people after seeing the line of women waiting for the dressing room, more crowded around the clothing racks and the usual tug of war with more then one pair of hysterical ladies battling over the very last "my daughter wanted this so badly" and so forth favorite outfits, they more then gladly turned and walked away.
Only someone who had a death wish or was prepared for one of the toughest battles of their life, dared to go in this very dangerous pool of retail hunting sharks. As girls from the projects and one who was on a reality TV show involving "real" sharks, this was a walk in the park.
"What do you think?" Jasmine announced proudly as she triumphantly emerged from the scuffle holding up a baby blue long sleeved top with a star in the center and a pair of teal jeans. LeShawna holding several items of her own, studied the item closely before smiling.
"Not bad girl! So you gettin that for Shana?" Jasmine laughed. "Shawnie are you crazy? Shana hates blue!" With that Jasmine dove back into the crowd and reemerged shortly after with the same outfit but the top was red. "What about this one?"
When LeShawna gave her approval Jasmine grinned. "Great! So it's settled!" Throwing both outfits over her arm she smiled. "Well Shana's done and I think another outfit or too will do it for me."
LeShawna stared at her in shock before scowling. "Wait hold up! You tellin me that all this time we spent in here was you shoppin for yourself instead of your cousin?!!" The other girl nodded.
"Of course! I mean I was the only one who didn't bring an overnight bag! I mean who needs one at a Total Drama Island reunion anyway?" The sassy yet short sister's eyes widened a bit before staring back at her companion with a look of resigned acceptance.
"You're not going to give up on that hope anytime soon are you?" Jasmine smiled and LeShawna sighed. "Whatever. Think what you're gonna think. In the meantime we're shoppin for your cousin so what does SHE as in your COUSIN like?"
"She likes playing...sports." Jasmine winced. "Now we're gettin somewhere!" LeShawna's smirk grew seeing the horrified expression on the prima donna's face and she gasped. "No! Not the sports department! I think…I think I might faint."
Jasmine leaned back dramatically one arm outstretched and the other on her head. LeShawna shook her head and shoved the other girl hard forcing her forward. As the sports department approached, the shoves became rougher as the skinner girl became more and more reluctant.
"For…the…last…time…your…going! Like…it…or…Nooot!!!" LeShawna let out a startled scream as the resistance suddenly disappeared. Not prepared for it, LeShawna hit the floor.
"Oof!!!" Opening her eyes the sassy sister frowned. "Oooh!! When I get my hands on you…" LeShawna's words trailed off as she noticed a very eager Jasmine running right for a bright green curtain.
"What is she-" As the curtain swished shut LeShawna was able to see the words Traveling Cam scrawled on the front of the material. Her eyes widened. "Oh no! Tell me that is NOT what I think it is!"
Traveling Cam
Super Gargantuan Mega Store
Sports Department
Jasmine-Oh my god Oh my god Oh my god! It's a Confessional Cam from Total Drama!!! Does this mean…Season 2?!! Yes! Yes! Yes! I KNEW it! I KNEW it the moment LeShawna's light went on at 4 this morning.
The wannabe actress smirked.
Jasmine-Doesn't matter how deep of a sleep you're in…with the buildings that close and her light facing my window…oh believe me you know. So I got ready for ANYTHING and sure enough Harold and CODY drove up!!!!! I knew it I knew it I….Steady yourself Jasmine…an actress must have composure after all.
Jasmine took a few deep breaths before smiling happily at the camera.
Jasmine-Hi I'm Jasmine! Best friend to LeShawna and your next Total Drama Island superstar! I mean how could you not? I am with the Ma-
LeShawna-First Chef at my Winter Formal and now a Traveling Cam in the sports department of a store we just happen to be in. No doubt about it…we gettin played.
LeShawna exits the Traveling Cam just in time to collide with Cody and then Harold sending them to the ground. "Oof! That's the second time today! Who's the joker now?" LeShawna's annoyance faded when she noticed her travel companions.
"Oops…you okay there sugar baby?" Harold nodded. "No harm done. My chocolate goddess." Cody next to him rubbed at his head for a moment before he remembered just why he and Harold had been running recklessly from department to department.
Ezzy! Izen! They hurdle dive green! Quick TV big! Makeup Bo scary!!!" LeShawna stared at the techno geek with a slightly disturbed expression on her face as he tried to explain something to her. Finally she had enough and put a finger to Cody's lips to silence him.
"Try explainin things a little slower white boy." LeShawna said. Cody tried again. Ezizen hurdle green TV makeBoBAD!!!" The sister finally sighed and turned to her boyfriend for clarification.
"We were in line for TVzilla when Izzy hurdled over part of the line." LeShawna's eyes widened as she realized the significance. "Wait…Izzy?! As in crazy Izzy? The one who Trent said is staying with Ezekiel?!"
Harold nodded. "Ezekiel and Owen ran after her and we left the TVzilla line to go after them, but we lost them in the pet department when some IDIOT! Let loose a giant snake from its cage which Cody found by accident."
The nerd sighed. "I don't think he's going to ever be the same." LeShawna nodded. "Alright so we got Izzy, Owen and Ezekiel in this store somewhere, Jasmine's in the Traveling Cam and Cody's having a nervous break down over a snake encounter."
"So what do we do? I hate to say it but their speed and unpredictability is making it tough to keep up and that's WITH the aid of all my mad skills!" LeShawna looked thoughtful for a moment then she smiled. "So we do nothing."
Traveling Cam
Super Gargantuan Mega Store
Sports Department
Cody-Bad…Snake…down…shirt…squeezing…horror!
Harold-My Chocolate Goddess mentioned one important detail that Cody and I forgot. Mainly that Izzy is very impulsive and often does the most bizarre yet entertaining stunts in front of a great deal of people. All we have to do now is be in the right place at the right time.
The lanky nerd's smile faded as he remembered something important.
Harold-That means…we could have still been in line to see TVzilla!
Jasmine-Did…Harold say there were OTHER people from TDI here?! EEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
Owen stopped suddenly causing Ezekiel and Izzy to crash into him. "Wot's the matter eh?" Ezekiel asked rubbing his head. In response Owen pointed a finger at a hanging banner. Ezekiel shrugged and started to read what it said. "New Total Drama Island…We have a what?!!"
Big time Big time
You know you've hit the big time
When you and me
And Zekey makes 3
We've all got dolls for everyone to see!
Finishing her song, Izzy grinned at her boyfriend and her friend before charging into the toy section. This time it was easy to find her thanks to the numerous boxes suddenly flying every which way through the many aisles.
Traveling Cam
Super Gargantuan Mega Store
Toy Department
4:00 p.m.
Izzy is sitting on a bright green chair and rips into a box she's holding on her lap with her teeth. After a moment she triumphantly holds up her prize.
Izzy (sings)-Izzy Doll! Izzy Doll! Izzy's got an Izzy Doll…
The happy red head holds her mini replica up to the camera as she sings. The camera switches over to the next camper Owen. He's holding another Izzy doll and an Owen doll in each hand.
Owen-Izzy like Owen?
Izzy Doll-Oh yes! Owen Doll is super cute!
Owen Doll-So wanna make out Izzy Doll?
Izzy doll lunges at Owen doll knocking them out of sight.
Owen-Mwah Mwah Mwah! I love you! Ohhh! Owen Doll! You are such the makeout king! I know! Mwah Mwah Mwah!
The high pitch voices die out instantly when Owen remembers he was on camera. He then grins at the screen sheepishly before it cuts out.
"Let's see Cody Doll, Harold Doll, LeShawna and Tyler…" Izzy reaches the end of the pile and she scowled. "Rats! No Zekey Doll!" The red headed girl smiled apologetically at her friend. "Sorry Zekey looks like the crowd got there before us."
Izzy looked around in confusion as she realized Ezekiel was nowhere in sight. "Zekey where are you?" When he refused to answer she grinned in understanding. "Did someone JINX you? Not to worry! Izzy will save you! Ezekiel?! Zeke?! Zekey!"
The homeschooler still didn't speak up causing Izzy to frown before she started to search the many aisles. "Oh come on! I said your name! So say something to Iz-" Izzy turned the corner and immediately noticed her missing playmate.
Ezekiel was staring at a wall that was also filled with the Total Drama Island Dolls. In the center of the large display was a large screen showing episodes from the TDI season. On screen Eva picked up Ezekiel and Bridgette glared daggers at him.
Izzy gasped in horror for more then reason. Not only was the DVD showing the worst possible moment of the farm boy, Ezekiel also saw it. And he was not taking it well at all. Owen walked by at that moment.
"Hey guys!" The lovable chubby said happily before he gasped in delight. In an instant he had grabbed an armful of the figures. His happy smile faded at Izzy's dark look and the upset one on Zeke's face. "I missed something didn't I?"
Traveling Cam
Super Gargantuan Mega Store
Toy Department
Owen-You know now that I think about it Ezekiel has a LOT of dolls! Maybe that means he's just more popular then the rest of us.
Izzy-Meanie CIT and punk is gone…Trent and Goth Gwen are gone….Bridgette and Geoff….even Eva has a few dolls gone. Everybody EXCEPT for MY ZEKE!!!! Izzy is not letting them get away with this!
Ezekiel just sits there in a dejected manner and doesn't say anything. Screen turns to static.
"Uhhh…Izzy? Wot are you doing eh?" Ezekiel wondered as his spontaneous friend reached for a phone perched on a nearby pedestal. Izzy just smiled back as she pressed a button causing the nonstop Christmas music in the store to suddenly cut out.
Izzy laughed and the sound echoed throughout the building. Her smile grew as noticed the looks on the boys' faces. Grinning she continued while gesturing for Owen and Ezekiel to get closer.
HEY!!!! TESTING TESTING!!! JELLY BEANS AND ICE CREAM!!!
WHICH IS REALLY GOOD BY THE WAY!
WHY WOOD SOMEONE WANT AN ECHO PHONE EH?
SO PEOPLE WILL LISTEN.
OH HEY! THAT REMINDS ME! LIVE FROM THE SUPER GARGANTUAN MEGA STORE! YOUR TOTAL DRAMA ISLAND SUPERSTARS!!!
Well…ACTUALLY IT'S JUST IZZY, OWEN AND EZEKIEL. THE OTHERS CAN'T MAKE IT, BUT WE'RE HERE!!! OH! AND I'M IZZY!!!!
AND I'M OWEN! AND WE'RE IN THE DOLL DEPARTMENT SIGNING DOLLS! *LAUGHS* WELL…ACTUALLY OUR OWN. WE HAVE A DOLL MADE AFTER US! WOO HOO!!!!!
AND IZZY WILL SIGN EZEKIEL'S!!!
SO WILL OWEN!
WE'RE GONNA DO WHAT EH?!
OH AND BRING A PEN OR A MARKER OR SOMETHING TO WRITE WITH!!! IZZY LEFT HER'S ON THE-
Izzy paused briefly when she noticed Harold, Cody, LeShawna, another girl and a great deal of security personal rapidly approaching their location. As Ezekiel paled and took a step back, Izzy grinned.
OH HI GUYS!! GUESS WHAT! WE'VE DECIDED TO SIGN AUTOGRAPHS!
Imagi's Ramblings: This time I can say the lyrics are mine! Besides that I work in retail and was having fun there in the intern part. We actually placed a pile of boxes in front of the bathroom at my store since it was out of order and people still moved it aside! Closed signs, boxes, you name it they've gone through it.
Continuing I had fun with the interns, fun with the intercom, more with LeShawna and Jasmine and of course SANTA!! I mean come on! Can't have a Xmas story without him. :D
Think I'm the first one to do the dolls too. :D YAY!!! :D
Hope you liked and thanks for the reviews! :D
Imagi
