It was two weeks after the incident at Specter Islands, and the contestants had never felt better. Well, most of them, anyway.
Hoping to avoid legal action, Milton had allowed everyone to stay at a resort called Paradise Island. Similar to Playas de Losers, it had been where all the losing competitors had gone during the season.
Of course, not everyone was to be found there. Sunny, wanting to put as far a distance between her and Camp TV as possible, had been flown home. Ezekiel had also vanished from the island, although he was reported to be wanted in England for stealing a truck full of fresh fruit. Lindsay, after her incident, was now in therapy. On the flip side, Josh, Noah, Justin, Izzy and Heather had been allowed to stay at the resort in return for their part in stopping Chris.
The host himself was commited to an asylum back in Canada, and was at this time spending his days in a padded room.
Of course, Milton still had plenty of problems left over. With Chris gone, he still had to pick a suitable host to replace him.
So, when the day came to depart from the island and head back to his studio, he called Josh, Justin and Noah into his office.
"Now, listen here," he told the three, "the three of you are some of our most popular contestants to appear on this or any other show on the network. We need a permanent host to replace Chris- but right now, I'd like the three of you to temporarily take charge for today's episode."
"Really? You sure?" Josh asked, "What are we supposed to do?"
"It's simple, really. The challenge is a short one- another 'trial' of sorts with the other contestants here choosing who they'd like to see in the finals. The person with the least votes gets eliminated, the other three move on, yadda yadda yadda," Milton explained, "of course, that's not all we have planned. I'd like you to catch up with the contestants, see how they've been doing, and then after that, we have a Q&A segment planned for everyone. Then we go to the main event. Think you can handle it?"
"Well, we can give it out best shot," Josh smiled.
"Good," Milton nodded, "I'll be back for the finale episode, so you won't have to worry about that. Until then, DO NOT DISSAPOINT ME."
"Please," Justin smirked, "I'm a movie star! If there's anything I know, it's how to please-"
"Actually, I was more thinking you could maybe serve as the intern," Milton shrugged, "making sure everything is in order. You won't actually appear on camera."
"...What?" Justin asked.
"Well, that about covers it," Milton said, "I'll be seeing you later. Justin, the papers on my table will tell you how to set everything up. Josh, you've done this before, you can handle. And Noah... I don't know, change your clothes. Your outfit is stupid."
With that, Milton left the room.
"Well, I guess you better get everything set up," Josh told Justin, "good luck."
"Oh, and grab me a coffee," Noah smiled, "since you're the intern and all that."
The two left, leaving Justin in a stunned silence.
"M...me? Intern?" Justin asked, eye twitching, "Oh COME ON!"
~o.0.o~
About an hour passed, and Justin had managed to make all the necessary preparations. It was show time.
"Welcome," Josh announced, "to the Camp TV Specter Islands recap special! As you may have heard on the news, we suffered a slight, um, incident last time, so now we're chilling on this island resort. We've got a special episode for you today- we'll catch up with our contestants, have them answer questions from the fans, and then decide on the final three! But first, let's catch up on the season so far. Roll the clips!"
Justin hit a button, and clips from the entire season began to play.
"It all started when twenty six competitors arrived on the island. Although fans were excited to see old favorites return, things were shaken up when thirteen new competitors were added to the mix. Although it was clear to many that things weren't as they seemed on Specter Islands, the campers didn't have time to think about it, as they were quickly exposed to dangerous challenges of all sorts. Things began to heat up when new competitor Vevo made an alliance with veteran Eva, and the two plotted to set fire to everyone's food supply. Eventually they succeeded, but their plan quickly backfired when they were eliminated the very next episode. Of course, that was just the tip of the villain iceberg, as new competitor Quinn took charge, proving she was as cunning as she was vicious. This season also saw the return of Sadie and Sierra, two more nutjobs bent on destruction. On the lighter side, Gwen and Cody finally became a couple, Geoff joined us midway through the season, and new couple Lucky and Sunny- what? Oh, wait, nevermind. Anyway, as the season went on, Chris started to lose his mind, ultimately leading him to try and destroy the island. In the end he was foiled, and everyone is safe here at Paradise Island."
The clips stopped, and Josh smiled at the camera.
"Now, I'm sure you're all eager to see what became of everyone, so lets get started! First, let's have a chat with the first few contestants to be eliminated: Tammy, LeShawna, Kyle and David!"
Josh walked over to a nearby table where the four contestants were sitting.
"So, guys," Josh started, "it was a heck of a season, but you four got the boot pretty fast. Of course, given the events that happened later on, would you say it was a good thing?"
"I never thought I'd say this, but yeah," LeShawna answered, "I mean, fires, dinosaurs, people trying to blow up the island- I like money and all, but I also like living."
"I don't know, maybe," Kyle shrugged, "I kind of wish I had the chance to do SOMETHING, even if it was to go through all that insanity."
"Of course it wasn't!" David exclaimed, "I would kill to be able to have adventures like that! I mean, not everyone can expect to win the million, but being on a show like this gives you a chance to meet people and do cool stuff, and I didn't get to do much of either."
"Well, I can certainly see where all of you are coming from," Josh nodded, "well, what about you, Tammy?"
"What? Is this being taped?" Tammy asked, "WHO ARE YOU?"
"Ooookay then," Josh smiled, "well, it's been nice talking with all of you. Now, while it is true Quinn is the most villainous competitor still in the game, this season has been filled with scheming, lies, and betrayal. Let's have a chat with the most antagonistic residents of Specter Islands, shall we?"
~o.0.o~
The camera switched to Josh sitting in a room with Alejandro, Eva, Vevo, Ricardo, and Lance.
"Well, where to begin?" Josh asked, "You all have varying degrees of shadiness, although I'm a bit surprised to see Alejandro included in this list. While you have reformed your ways, it is true you started the season with bad intentions, isn't it?"
"Yes, I did," Alejandro sighed, "it was my plan to form an alliance with past associates and use rather underhanded tactics to secure a place in the finals for myself."
"So what was it that made you want to reform?" Josh asked.
"It was getting to know the other competitors, really," Alejandro explained, "the more I knew them, the less I wanted to keep to my old ways."
"And Lance, you're practically the opposite of that," Josh pointed out, "you started off as the de facto leader of the Legion, being well liked and well trusted, until you betrayed your best friend to help Eva and Vevo take control of the island."
"Yeah, I know," Lance sighed, "and I'm not sure I'll be able to redeem myself to everyone, but I wasn't in my right head at the time. I'm back on my meds, and I apologized to Lucky. Everything's cool between us now- a bit tense, but of course I'm going to have to work to earn all that trust back."
"Now, Ricardo. Do you think you'd have made it far in the game if you had stuck with Vevo?"
"Of course not," Ricardo scoffed, "Ricardo has no doubt Vevo would have stabbed him in the back further down anyway."
"Speaking of Vevo, and stabbing people in the back," Josh smirked, "Vevo, you and Eva could have made it far together with the right know how. But, you ended up at each other's throats, and it came back to bite the both of you. What would either of you have done differently?"
"I wouldn't have trusted Quinn with that chest," Eva scoffed, "if I had kept it for myself, I would have made it to the finals again this time, AND I would have won!"
"Pfft, whatever," Vevo scoffed, "there's no way you would have made it to the finals. My only regret was teaming up with you when I could have teamed with anyone else and-"
"Oh, anyone else, huh?" Eva smiled, "Name one person who would have gone along with you."
"... Whatever, I don't have to prove anything to you!" Vevo snapped, "This is a loser contest, you guys are losers!"
"Wow, phenomenal insult there," Lance mocked, "shit, you come up with that yourself?"
Vevo threw up his arms in frustration, and stormed off the camera.
"So, one more question. Who do you guys think has the best shot at winning?" Josh asked.
"I'd go with Johnny," Lance answered, "he's the strongest competitor, at least in my opinion."
"True, but not only is Gwen useful in challenges, but she has sympathy amongst the other contestants," Alejandro pointed out, "she'll definitely win."
"Whatever, I don't care," Eva muttered, "none of them REALLY deserve the million."
"Okay, thank you all for your time," Josh told them, "next up, we'll have a word with a few more of our contestants, and then Noah will take over for our Q&A session. So, let's go!"
~o.0.o~
When the camera returned, Josh was in a room filled with competitors. Courtney, Geoff, Tyler, and DJ were in the corner talking, while Veronica, Lucky, Miri and Harold were playing Left 4 Dead on the other side of the room. Josh approached Courtney's group first, and sat down next to them.
"Hey guys, how have you been?" He asked, "What have you all been up to since getting voted off the show?"
"Well, I just finished physical rehabilitation," Tyler said proudly, "you know, after being put in that body cast and all."
"Oh, nothing much," Courtney smiled, "just studying and spending time with Geoff!"
"I've been trying to come out of my shell a bit more and try new things," DJ explained, "getting that far really helped boost my confidence, so I'm trying to get over my fears and have more faith in myself."
"Do you think you'd ever sign up for Camp TV again?"
"Ha ha ha- no."
"Fair enough. What about you guys?" Josh asked, turning to the others in the room, "What have the rest of you been up to?"
"Nothing much," Veronica shrugged, "I've mostly been working on my near flawless K/D ratio."
"I've been honing my martial arts skills," Harold smiled, "if given the chance to compete again, I'll use them to make it to the finals!"
"I've been working on various experiments," Miri explained, "trying to earn a scholarship for a good college."
"I've been seeing a therapist," Lucky muttered, "for, you know, everything."
"Wait a second, weren't you stranded on Boney Island?" Josh asked.
"I got better."
"But-"
"I. Got. Better."
"Okay, touchy subject. So, I have a question for Harold and Veronica. After being guest hosts for a challenge a few episodes ago, would either of you ever consider taking up the mantle of host again?"
"Totally," Veronica smiled, "it was fun being in charge for a change- and I could think of a few things that'd really make the show interesting!"
"Well, I wouldn't," Harold admitted, "it's much more honorable to compete against such worthy adversaries!"
"Well guys, thank you for your time," Josh told them, "and now it's time for our Q&A session with Noah!"
~o.0.o~
When the camera came back, Noah was standing in front of the twenty four contestants still staying at the resort.
"Okay," Noah started, "well, it's time for our Q&A session, so-"
"Wait, THIS is the Q&A?" Geoff asked, "What was that we just did with Josh?"
"Pretty much a Q&A," Noah shrugged, "the difference is that these questions have been submitted by our fans. You know, all three of them. Okay, let's get this started then. First question: Cody, why don't you just get a restraining order against Sierra?"
"I've tried!" Cody answered, "But each one is only valid in the country I get it in- so whenever we travel somewhere else, it doesn't matter!"
"Okay. Gwen, have you ever been involved in a band?"
"Uh, no," Gwen said, "although I had a friend who was."
"Veronica, what's your favorite videogame?"
"Huh. That's a hard one- I'd probably say Red Dead Redemption, Grand Theft Auto IV, or Borderlands 2," Veronica shrugged, "but recently I'm pretty impressed with the Wolf Among Us. Snow White is HOT."
"Just fascinating," Noah yawned, "Quinn, was that story you told Lucky true, or were you lying about it?"
Everyone turned and glared at Quinn, who rolled her eyes.
"Well?" Noah asked.
"Okay, MAYBE I embellished one or two things," she snapped, "does it really matter?"
"I'd say it does to the people who decided whether or not you make it to the finals," Noah shrugged, "anyway, moving on. Courtney, what was it like serving as Chris' assistant?"
"Well, it was certainly tasking," Courtney said, "especially with that whole Blaineley mess in the second season. But I gained a lot of valuable experience that's helped me along my career, so all in all I'd say it was a good thing."
"Okay, and follow up question for you: how did you feel upon learning about Chris' meltdown?"
"I was shocked," Courtney told him, "I mean, I always thought MAYBE he'd have some sort of break down, but I thought it would be more Brittney Spears style, not freak out and try to kill everyone style!"
"Okay, a question for Alejandro. Would you ever go back to your old ways?"
"No," Alejandro said immediately, "I'm truly sorry for what's happened in the past- and I hope I can make up for it in the future."
"Hmm. A question for both Lucky AND Lance. One of our viewers wants to know: what's up with the suits?"
"You should have seen how I used to dress," Lucky smiled, "I looked like Kiefer Sutherland from the Lost Boys. I don't know, I just like to look nice. I guess it just comes down to vanity."
"It's kind of a family thing," Lance shrugged, "I was always told to look my best on special occasions. I don't always dress like this, but I figured being on national TV was excuse enough to dress nicely, you know?"
"Johnny, has anyone ever made fun of your name and called you 'Johnmy Bravo' or 'Johnny Quest'?"
"Who...? No? Nothing like that," Johnny said, "but Lucky calls me things like 'Johnny-boy' and 'Jon-Jon'."
"What?" Lucky asked, "Name ONE time I've called you 'Jon Jon'."
"Oh my gosh, we totally SHOULD call him Johnny Bravo!" Veronica exclaimed.
"Thanks," Johnny sighed, "you see what you did?"
"Alright, the next question is for Tyler. Tyler, how far do to think you would have made it if you hadn't received a medical elimination?"
Tyler thought a moment before responding, "I would have made it to ninth place."
"Huh. You seem pretty sure about that. Okay, our last question is for Aria- what's with the way you acted throughout the season? Are you psychic or something?"
In response, Aria turned and stared at Noah, an absent expression on her face.
"You're asking the wrong question. The chain of events that was put into motion this summer will still end in tragedy. The heart of a righteous man will turn wicked, and fear will grip the weak. The triangle will return, and a darkness will fall. What is coming cannot be stopped, and innocents will find themselves in a watery grave."
"I... What?" Noah asked, "Look, I'm not impressed. Let's just move on and-"
"She's gone!" Miri exclaimed.
"What?"
Noah looked over and saw that Aria had indeed vanished.
"Where'd she go?" Cody asked, "How did she even do that?"
"She probably just ran off," Noah sighed, "Look, can we just get this show on the road? Gwen, Duncan, Johnny and Quinn, please step forward."
The four contestants made their way over to Noah, and faced the other contestants.
Josh and Justin had also appeared, and took their place by Noah.
"Okay guys, this is it. The big vote," Josh announced, "we're going to give each of you the chance to appeal to the eliminated competitors, and then they'll vote on who try want to make it to the finals. Whoever has the least votes will be eliminated. Okay, Duncan, you're up first."
"I'll make this quick," Duncan said, "look, this is the first time I've made it to the final four, and my fourth stay here on the show. It's about damn time I made it to the finals, and I'll fight for any chance to do so. I know everyone here wants the money for something, but I can promise you that if I win, it'll go to a good cause."
"That it?" Noah asked, "A bit on the boring side, but whatever. Gwen, how do you respond?"
"Hey guys," Gwen started, "look, I had to work hard to get where I am today. And I'd really appreciate your support, but I know most of you already picked who you're going to vote for, so this speech won't make much of a difference. I just wanted to thank all my friends on the show, and let you know that if I make it to the finals, I'm going to do my best to win the million."
"Johnny, you're next."
"Uhhh... Look, I've never really been good at these speech things," Johnny confessed, "but uh... vote... for me. Ahem. Thanks."
"Wow Johnny, you should have put a few more points into your Charisma," Veronica commented.
"And finally, we have..."
Everyone turned and glared at Quinn.
"Oh, what?" She demanded, "You want me to beg for forgiveness or something? Go get bent. I did what I had to do, I didn't come to make friends."
"Well, you heard it folks," Josh announced, "well, if there's nothing else, we'll start the voting now. Let's see, let's start with... Bridgette."
"I vote for Gwen," Bridgette said, "she deserves it the most."
"I second that," Harold smiled.
"I vote for Duncan," Tyler said, "good luck, bro!"
"Johnny's got my vote," Lance smiled, "no way my team could have gotten by without him."
"Definitely Johnny," Lucky agreed.
"I vote for Gwen," Cody put in.
"Yeah, like there was doubt," Vevo muttered, "I vote Quinn."
"I vote for Duncan. Thanks for everything, man. You deserve it," DJ told him.
"I guess I vote for Johnny," Kyle shrugged.
"Yeah, me too," agreed David.
"Ricardo votes for Quinn."
"Yeah, I guess I vote for her too," Eva muttered, "but only because I hate everyone else more."
"Courtney and I are on Team Gwen!" Geoff called out.
"I'll show some support for Duncan and throw my vote his way," Alejandro shrugged.
"Johnny for the win!" Veronica cheered.
"My vote also goes to Johnny," Miri said, "a friend and worthy competitor."
"I vote for Gwen. You go, girl!" LeShawna shouted.
"Well well well," Josh frowned, "it looks like both Johnny and Quinn made it to the finals!"
Johnny and Quinn looked at each other, smiled, and let out a cheer.
"Duncan and Quinn, you each have three votes, and there's only one person left: Tammy! Who's it gonna be?"
"Oh god, ME?" Tammy groaned, "But... But I don't- oh gosh!"
"You better think about this carefully," Quinn warned, "I'd hate to see something happen to you after the show."
"Don't listen to her!" Duncan exclaimed, "Do the right thing, vote for me an send her home!"
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"I vote for Quinn!"
"WHAT?" Duncan shouted, "No, damn it! So close!"
"Sorry Duncan," Quinn smirked, "four seasons and you STILL can't quite cut it."
"I can't believe this," Duncan groaned, "I.. I lost?"
"Sorry man," DJ muttered, "but you did your best. Four out of twenty seven isn't bad, though."
"I guess not," Duncan sighed, "excuse me while I bash my head against a wall for a few hours."
"Well, Duncan may be taking his loss hard, but behind me are three competitors eager to prove their worth in the finals!" Josh announced, "What challenge do the producers have in store? Who will walk away with the million? Who will become the new host of Camp TV? Find out next time on
CAMP TV:
SPECTER ISLANDS!"
(A/N: Maybe a bit rushed, but as it turns out my approach to this episode was a bit misguided. Anyway, there's only one episode left, and then the fifth season will debut- and I promise it'll be something to look forward to, especially for a few of you. Well, see you next time!)