HOTEL BOUND, HALFWAY TO FARM TOWN
December 23rd.
Mama I made a mistake…and I have to make it right.
I'm aware of the standards of this…institution. However due to a recent and more favorable behavioral change I think allowing-
Talk to my agent.
Please please please please…
He'll sooo not see it coming!
Traveling Cam
Lap of Luxury Hotel
Hotel Pool
The Total Drama Island host is sitting on a pool lounger and brushing a tear from his eye.
Chris-There really is a Santa Claus!
The narcissist sniffed happily before being replaced by Chef. The dangerous cook was dressed in holiday swim trunks and sipping on a bright pink drink with an umbrella in it.
Chef-Just when Chris was going to call it quits for the night, Party Boy raced into his house and started dialing phone numbers.
The burly male took a deep sip of his fruity drink then continued.
Chef-All it took was a few phone calls to the right people and boom. Bookworm and Fearless are here and all other soldiers are in route as we speak. Prairie Boy and his guests excluded.
Chris reappears back on the screen grinning broadly.
Chris-Lindsay surprisingly took the role of leader away from Courtney by being the first person to find a hotel even remotely close to our country boy's house that hasn't been…heh heh…SOLD OUT. And in exchange for mucho free advertising, Lap of Luxury is more then happy to give our campers and more importantly me…the royal treatment! Ahh…It's going to be a great Christmas.
Static.
Several hours earlier
Okay now remember. We already know from his journal that Se-Ezekiel had been emotionally hurt and more then likely he has been traumatized by Izzy and Owen's extended visit so we have to tread very carefully…starting with the vehicles.
On her end of the phone, Lindsay blinked in confusion. "Sooo…why is that important?" There was a brief moment of silence, before the CIT started to speak again showing great restraint as she did so.
It means…the LESS cars showing up at Homeschool's house…the LESS he will FREAK out about US visiting him.
"Ohhhhhh! Well I'd like to talk more Cora but I sooo have to finish getting ready. Beth, Tyler and I are going shopping! I'll see you at the hotel later Cora!" Lindsay said cheerfully.
For the last time its Courtney! COURT…NEY. Not Cora, not Ora, and not Coral! Court-
CLICK.
DJ had barely put the car in park when Geoff and Bridgette raced out of the surfer girl's house carrying their duffels, bags filled with wrapped items, food and a cooler causing the gentle giant to raise an eyebrow.
Bridgette flushed. "Well it is Christmas Eve…or it will be. So we got a few things." DJ shook his head but was smiling. "I know what you mean. Momma said with all of us coming that the best thing is to bring a little F&F."
"F&F?" Geoff questioned as the gentle giant opened the trunk allowing them to place their things inside. "Food and Friendship." DJ clarified as he gestured to his own bags. Most filled with groceries and baked goods.
Momma and I made a few loaves of her famous homemade Banana Bread and I've got the fixings to make sandwiches. For here and for the surprise party." DJ smiled as he shut the trunk. The stocky male then waited patiently for Bridgette to say goodbye to her mom before they were off.
"Okay we need to go Southbound about an hour to reach Courtney, 3 hours West to pick up Duncan and 7 hours more North to reach the hotel not counting traffic." Bridgette recited studying the sheet of paper in one hand and the map in front of her.
The surfer then blinked. "Oh wow." Geoff gave a low whistle before grinning. "No prob! We'll take in a few z's, switch out every now and then and before you'll know it we'll be there! To punctuate his optimistic mood Geoff's phone rang. Grinning he answered it. "H-"
YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS!!!!!
The party animal quickly moved the phone away at Gwen's disgruntled cry. Behind the wheel DJ hunched a bit and Bridgette in the passenger seat quickly busied herself in navigating the brickhouse onto the interstate leaving the party animal to try to defuse the situation.
I mean I can understand the Wonderland Twins. Heck I even agreed with them when they insisted on a sleepover at MY house! I mean sure…30 minutes away…opposite direction…makes sense…
"Dudette, that's why I crashed at Bridge's house! Well not that I wasn't going to crash there anyway…I was already going planning to do that and then Homeschool's mom called and-"
Geoff I get it. Long drive…got it. Soon as Trent gets here we're heading off to pick up…Heather. And speaking of which why can't Lindsay pick her up?!
The blondes and DJ winced. Bridgette picked up her cell phone and quickly dialed Lindsay's number. After a minute she hung up. "Lindsay's voice mail. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas and to her friends on the show she'll see us at the hotel."
Okay. Fine. But why can't Heather take a limo! Or a bus or a train or SOMETHING that doesn't end up with her in MY car!
Gwen! Shhh! He'll hear you!
Seriously! I mean it's like two more days til Christmas.
There was silence for a few seconds before Gwen spoke.
I don't believe this. Three hours with Heather in my car. THREE! Why am I doing this again? Oh right! Because it's almost Christmas and Trent wanted to apologize. If that little backstabbing witch says ANYTHING about my car so help me-
Lap of Luxury Hotel
2:00 p.m.
Oh my gosh! This is waaaay better then that icky motel I thought we had to stay in! And Look! There's a full service spa!" Lindsay said happily jumping up and down in the lobby along with her new BFF forever Beth.
As both females squealed in excitement, there was a loud crash behind them. Justin shook his head as he walked past the pile of luggage on the carpet floor to the hotel check in counter to retrieve his own envelope.
Removing one of the keys from the packet, the male model carelessly tossed it at the mess of luggage. "Room 318, Tyler. Justin said offhandedly before offering a dazzling smile at Lindsay. "Thanks again for the pickup."
With that Justin turned to walk away. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed a snowman decorated shower curtain hanging in part of the lobby. Raising an eyebrow at the out of place object, he went over to investigate.
Traveling Cam
Lap of Luxury Hotel
Hotel Lobby
Justin noticed the camera and automatically seated himself in the cushy chair. Smiling another dazzling smile at the Traveling Cam, the model spoke.
Justin-When push comes to shove I'm all for reunions, especially when it involves more photo opportunities for yours truly.
Lindsay-I got Gerald's call last night and he and Bretta said they found out where Ethan lives! Which is waaaaay out in the middle of nowhere!
Beth-5 to 8 hoursth to the halfway point depending on where you start and not counting the time spent on convincing our familiesth to go in the first place.
Lindsay-And we totally needed that time to shop for gifts for everybody! I mean Hello? We're gonna visit Ethan on Christmas Eve! And like Santa says, get gifts for everyone, be really good and bring candy canes when going to someone's house.
Beth-So Lindsay picked up Tyler and me and we wenth shopping. Shopping by helicopter is really kinda nice. And it savesth the car lag!
The brunette farm girl is replaced by the brunet jock, but unlike Beth, he is far from being in a good mood.
Tyler-Everything was going just find until Justin came. I mean he flagged down the copter just by smiling at it!
The screen cuts to Justin who winks at the Traveling Cam.
Tyler- I would have messed him up, but Linds said Santa's watching and I want kisses not coal in my stocking.
More static before Justin reappears.
Justin-You know I pity those poor saps. Stuck in a vehicle for the next several hours and missing out on some quality time in the spa. Oh well.
Static
Poor Saps Car 1
Bridgette, Courtney, DJ, Geoff
2:00 p.m.
"As your navigator and the only one with CIT camping experience, I call the shots! And unless you need to stop and use the washroom or we have to get gas, we keep going! We're already behind on time as it is and I REFUSE to be the LAST ones to arrive at the hotel!"
Courtney declared briefly before turning her attention on Geoff. "Turn left at the next exit and get in the right lane." The CIT directed before absorbing herself in the map again. A loud grumbling noise behind her made the would be counselor spin around.
Seeing the sheepish DJ and the pleading surfer, Courtney sighed. "Fine. We'll stop long enough to set up the sandwiches and drinks and then we continue on." In reference to her statement, the party animal eagerly maneuvered the vehicle towards the nearing restaurant oasis.
Poor Saps Car 2
Trent, Gwen, Katie, Sadie
2:00 p.m.
"Smile Gwen!" Heather said cheerfully holding up the camera at the girl behind the wheel. Gwen scowled. "Don't even think about it you-Ahh!" The bright light from the camera flash made the goth rub her eyes furiously to get rid of the lingering spots.
Heather smiled as she put the camera away in her bag and pulled out a small photo book. "Oh relax. It's just for my portfolio album. Speaking of which…I need you to sign on the top line. And don't forget to date it."
Traveling Cam
Lap of Luxury Hotel
Hotel Lobby
Heather-My genius science teacher came up with the Go Green extra credit challenge right before we went on Christmas Break. It was either a month straight of carpools or 1000 hours of carpooling at my own leisure.
The queen bee studied her nails before pulling out a nail file and started to file them.
Heather-Naturally he insisted on proof or more specifically photo documentation and signatures. And while it did mean that I had to travel in weird goth girl's tacky black nightmare, the rewards were too great to pass up. I get to get under Gwen's skin and I get extra credit.
Heather smirked at the camera before it turns to static.
Gwen scowled darkly before roughly giving the photo book back. "Here." The queen bee smiled and took it. "Thank you Gwen." Heather said simply before climbing into the free spot next to the BFFFL's.
Both Katie and Sadie gave her a wary look before scooting in closer to each other. The raven hair though didn't acknowledge the pair as she pulled out an iPod and the latest fashion magazine.
The first hour went by and then the second with not a peep from the resident schemer and backstabber. Finally at the pit stop Gwen had enough. "Alright just go ahead and say it. My type of car is only fit for the undead, or for scary goth folk or it's so tacky that it should be impounded…whatever! Just do it and get it over with!"
Heather only smiled. "It's the holidays. I think I can manage to put aside my animosity towards you until then, but afterwards don't hold your breath." Looking from the happy queen bee to his increasingly annoyed girlfriend, Trent offered a suggestion.
"Want me to drive?"
Lap of Luxury Hotel
5:00 p.m.
After several hours of pampering, Lindsay and Beth were ready to get some much needed nourishment. Their plans were derailed the moment they got to the spa counter. A very disgruntled Eva stood nearby guarded by several tanned females and an amused Noah.
"That game was rigged! Rigged!" Eva complained while one of her guards spoke to the lady at the counter. "You challenged Nadine and you lost. Now be a good sport and take your punishment Iron Woman." Noah smirked leaning on his crutches.
His smirk faded when he noticed Lindsay and Beth looking at him in curiosity. The know-it-all sighed. "Nadine is one of my sisters, yes my and Eva's whole family is here, yes it was weather troubles and Eva's older brother is dating Nadine which is why we're all here together in one big happy family."
Lindsay nodded her head happily and Beth smiled. "Ohhh. Soth that means you guysth never heard of the surprise party at Ezekiel'sth then." Noah stared at her with an unreadable expression.
"What surprise party?"
Poor Saps Car 1
Bridgette, Courtney, DJ, Geoff, Duncan
7:00 p.m.
ON THE 9th DAY OF WAWANAKWA MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME
9 Hurlworthy Dishes
9 Bass Jumpers
Uh Geoff?
8 Chris Tortures
7 Izzy Dances
6 Skulls a carving
"GEOFF!!!" The party animal stopped his singing to look at Courtney who was now sitting next to him in the backseat. Now that she had his attention the CIT started to explain. "I'm not sure if you're aware of it but you repeated a number."
As Geoff started at her in confusion she continued. "It should be 9 Hurlworthy Dishes and 8 Bass Jumpers not 9 and 9." The party animal scratched his head. "But 9 of us did jump off the cliff. And there were 9 courses at the Brunch of Disgustingness. You know right before the merge?"
Duncan coughed hard and shot the party animal a hard look before turning his attention back to the road. DJ in the passenger seat quickly changed the subject. "We're making good time. With any luck we should reach the hotel before 11 p.m."
The mocha skinned girl sighed. "Just wake me up when we get there."
Lap of Luxury Hotel
8:00 p.m.
The first taste of perfectly cooked roast duck had brought the third smile to Gwen's face that night. The first of course seeing Eva after her forced time in the spa. The fitness buff mumbled something about it not being that bad before immediately retreating in the direction of the hotel gym.
Lindsay raced after her toting along a bag filled to the brim with moisturizers and other skin care bottles and was determined to show Eva how to properly use them. That brought the second smile to the goth's face.
And then the forth from the memory. Taking another succulent bite, Gwen noticed Trent staring at her. "So we're here at a swanky hotel with most of our friends from the island, NO Chris and you survived being in the same car as Heather. I'd say that wraps up to a pretty good day."
The musician commented staring around at the other tables. Amidst Noah's very large family and Eva's smaller one were the other campers involved in several different conversations. The most unusual being Sadie talking animatedly with Noah.
Gwen smiled. "You do have a point. And let's face it. It could have been worse. We could missed a few more turns and still been in the car. And four hours in the car with Heather was long enough."
Trent nodded before he looked thoughtful. "Speaking of car aren't we missing a few? Like whatever happened to Duncan and Harold and LeShawna and them? They're not still on the road are they?"
Poor Saps Car 1
Bridgette, Courtney, DJ, Geoff, Duncan
8:00 p.m.
In the backseat of the car the blonde couple and Courtney were fast asleep unaware that the vehicle was increasing in speed. DJ however wore a panicked look on his face as the punk veered dangerously close to another vehicle.
"Can't we slow down a little?" The brickhouse whimpered as Duncan did another quick lane change. "You heard Princess. And I gotta say I agree. I don't want to be on the road any longer then I have to and if we can cut the time down we're cutting it down."
The punk smirked. "You just worry about the navigating thing. So when's that exit coming up? DJ consulted the map. "It's about 2 minutes-" The brickhouse fought back another cry as the car sped up again turning the 2 minutes into 50 seconds.
As the car turned sharply onto the next exit and Duncan demanded the next exit, DJ inwardly prayed that he would live to survive the trip.
Back at the restaurant, Gwen shook her head. No idea. But LeShawna just called me. She, Cody, Harold and her friend Jezzabelle are at Ezekiel's house. Right now there doing what they can to keep Homeschool calm or rather vice versa."
"Vice Versa?"
The goth rolled her eyes. "Apparently our favorite lovable psycho aka Homeschool's best friend, did something involving gravy, snowmen and wild moose this morning. LeShawna said the guys bonded some as they got Jezzabelle down and the animals away from the house."
"It took most of the morning, and the afternoon so everyone not including Izzy and Owen are staying at Ezekiel's for another night." Trent blinked a few times before he chuckled. "Izzy may be crazy, but for once it's working to our advantage."
"Any luck he'll take everyone arriving at his house in stride." Gwen scoffed. "Yeah. If you call locking yourself in a shower stall for several minutes and hiding behind Izzy good then we're lucky he won't die from the shock."
Imagi's Ramblings: Happy 4th of July everyone! :D
That said we for SURE are nearing the end! Guessing 2 to 3 chapters' tops left before I am finally FINISHED! :D
Crazy month and odd work schedules, but finally back to typing!
Anyway continuing…I don't know if Eva has an older brother and Nadine is just my name for Noah's sister if he has one. Don't know yet, but HOPEFULLY he and Zeke and the others will be on Season 3 and we will FINALLY know more about them! Either way not Canon.
As always thanks so much for the reviews and criticism. Good or bad I love hearing what people think so thanks! :)
Coming next the start of the LAST chapter, the rest of the campers arriving at Zeke's and maybe I'll reveal the identity of the crush girl. If not there the one after it…depends on where the story takes me. ;)
Thanks again and Happy 4th! :D
Imagi
