Episode 6: Up the Creek

(Coyler's Note: Boy oh boy,this one has been in the works for fucking ages. Originally Episode 6 was going to be 'Phobia-Factor',but despite having it in my documents for months and occassionally opening it I just couldn't get anything that I liked. I believe I eventually got around 1,500 words in before deciding to scrap it and just move on to 'Up the Creek' which I feel went a lot better. I dunno,something about coming up with fears and having to portray them only through text was really tough,I had a similar problem when writing Episode 10 of Total Drama Not-Stars. Maybe it's just something I can work on improving with my writing,who knows? Anyway,time for the current elimination table:

Eliminated: 5

Teruteru Hanamura - Screaming Gophers

Kyoko Kirigiri - Screaming Gophers

Byakuya Togami - Killer Bass

Toko Fukawa - Killer Bass

Himiko Yumeno - Killer Bass

Still in the Running: 17

Leon Kuwata - Killer Bass

Mondo Owada - Killer Bass

Kiyotaka Ishimaru - Killer Bass

Gonta Gokuhara - Killer Bass

Keebo - Killer Bass

Nagito Komaeda - Killer Bass

Yasuhiro Hagakure - Killer Bass

Gundham Tanaka - Screaming Gophers

Kazuichi Soda - Screaming Gophers

Kokichi Oma - Screaming Gophers

Chihiro Fujisaki - Screaming Gophers

Celeste Ludenberg - Killer Bass

Peko Pekoyama - Screaming Gophers

Mikan Tsumiki - Screaming Gophers

Ibuki Mioda - Screaming Gophers

Kirumi Tojo - Screaming Gophers

Miu Iruma - Screaming Gophers

That's it for my unnecessary ramblings for now! Coyler,out!)

Chris smiled at the camera while standing on the dock of shame, "Previously on Total Drama Island:

The Killer Bass and Screaming Gophers were sent on a semi-bonding camping trip deep in the forest of the island,with hilarious results! Mondo gave Celeste a black eye when her complaining finally got on his nerved for the last time. Gundham took Kirumi and Fujisaki fishing,which was sorta boring. But luckily for me,things got much more interesting when the Gophers got stuck up a tree to hide from bear and Keebo got completely sliced in half from said bear when he and Leon were trying to find a runaway Bug Boy and Magician. After a long night of rain,fighting and bears it was the Screaming Gophers who won it all when Himiko showed up late to breakfast. At the bonfire it was a huge surprise when Celeste received the final marshmallow and sent Himiko to the loser boat and off the island for good. What will today's challenges hold? Who's going home next? Will Keebo get smashed to pieces once more? Find out today on another exciting episode of Total! Drama! Island!".

It was a bright morning in Canada as the teams were gathering in the main lodge. "Morning all" Ishimaru yawned as he walked in the door. "Hey man,good to see ya" Hagakure greeted,drinking his morning coffee. "I tell you,last night I slept like a new born child. It's quite shocking to have a good sleep here" said Ishimaru,taking his place at the table. "I feel that" agreed Kazuichi,who was standing at the serving window, "The amount of times I get woken up by Tanaka each night is getting to the point where I can't count on my fingers". "Tanaka? You mean the hamster dude?" asked Leon. Kazuichi clicked his tongue, "Bingo!". Gonta's eyes lit up, "Oh! Did someone mention Tanaka? Tanaka great friend of Gonta! Yesterday Gonta take Tanaka on bug expedition to find rare Canadian bugs in forest!". "You sure do like hanging out with that wizard guy,don't you?" Hagakure asked. Gonta replied with a smile and nod. Hagakure shrugged, "I think he's kinda weird,like if I get on his bad side he'll cast a curse on me or something". "Pfft,yeah right a curse" Mondo scoffed, "What's he gonna do? Send some lightning to blow up your afro?" he said,making the Bass laugh. "Loving the comedy Mondo my man" chuckled Chris as he walked in.

"Hey Chris,you look really awesome today!" Kokichi greeted. "Aw,really?" Chris asked. "Nope,that was a lie" Kokichi said bluntly. "Wow,thanks dick" Chris scoffed. "What's up this morning man?" asked Ibuki,as she flipped one of her eggs into the air to catch in her mouth. Chris shrugged, "Nothing much,just came to inform you about your challenges for today. Trust me,it's gonna be real special. Real summer campy". "Let me guess,perhaps canoeing?" Peko suggested. "Ding ding ding,give the girl a prize cause that's correct!" Chris excitedly exclaimed, "Today you guys and gals will be doing a summer camp tradition by canoeing across the lake to...BONEY ISLAND!". "Sounds spooky" replied Keebo. "I know,that's because it is" Chris added, "I'll explain more once we get down to the beach,you got 10 minutes to finish up and meet me down there,don't be late" he explained before walking away whistling.

CONFESSIONAL START

Gundham Tanaka (Screaming Gophers): The Gods clearly laugh at my inevitable victory,for I,the Supreme Overlord of Ice Gundham Tanaka am completely ineffective against water types!

Leon Kuwata (Killer Bass): Never been on a canoe before,guess there just wasn't a reason. Is there really a point when this show had enough cash to give everyone a private yacht to get here?

CONFESSIONAL END

Hagakure pulled out his crystal ball and held up towards the light, "I can feel the spirits calling out to me dudes,they said we'll win today's challenge while on a beach and engulfed in fire! Spooky right?". Celeste scoffed, "Do you truly believe in that stupid stuff? Everybody knows the whole fortune telling scene is fake". Gundham's ears pricked up from across the room, "DO NOT DISRESPECT THE WORD FROM THE LORDS OF THE DEPTHS OF THE NINE HELLS!" he yelled. "Relax Tanaka,it isn't a big deal...I-I think" Mikan stammered quietly. "Hmph" Gundham pouted, "I wouldn't expect the understandings of gazing into the future by looking upon the Gods to be grasped by such slow witted women". "What's that supposed to mean?" Peko asked,pulling her glasses down the bridge of her nose. Gundham laughed an evil laugh, "It means that to the truly comprehend such learnings you much posses particular required aspects of your being,which I highly doubt many of you have. Though I must come clean and admit I was quite surprised that you could all withstand being within the same vicinity as my toxic astral pressures that radiate from my body". Kokichi made a 'cuckoo' motion with his finger pointed at his head,which made Kazuichi nearly spit out his food from laughing.

CONFESSIONAL START

Yasuhiro Hagakure (Killer Bass): FINALLY SOMEONE GETS ME! If only that Tanaka dude was on my team,we'd be best buds in no time. I bet there'd be a real "I scratch your back you scratch mine" kinda friendship going on. *gasp* Maybe we could team up even after the show! I'm sure Mom would let him crash on the couch or in the spare room.

CONFESSIONAL END

Down at the beach,Chris was standing inbetween two rows of canoes that were colour coded for the Bass and Gophers. "These are your canoes,for those who've never been outside before. Boney Island is about a two hour row that way" he pointed off into the distance where the silhouette of a dingy island covered in mist could be seen, "Once you land on the beach you gotta take your canoes across the island to the opposite side by trecking through the dangerous wild life that,from what I've heard,are carnivores". Miu scoffed, "They have a robot,that ain't fair!". The lights in Keebo's eyes flickered, "I have been destroyed at least once per challenge,twice by wild life. It seems they take greater pleasure in tearing me to pieces than they do humans" he explained, "Though mark my words,if I must deal with being broken up one more time I will definitely be forced to pull myself from the competition". "Heh,yeah right Mega Man,you want that cash as much as the rest of us" Kokichi sneered. Chris threw a rock at Kokichi and coughed loudly, "As I was saying before being rudely interrupted" he snapped, "Once you get past the ravenous wilderness you'll have to light some fires,first team to get one going wins immunity while the losers and gonna send someone back on the water via the Boat of Losers. That sound good? For the record you're doing it whether you like it or not" Chris laughed after giving his rundown of the challenges for the day. "How should we divide ourselves for the canoes? There isn't enough for everyone to have their own" Mikan pointed out. "Don't know,don't care,I leave it up to you" Chris shrugged.

CONFESSIONAL START

Kiyotaka Ishimaru (Killer Bass): Finally! Another chance to put my leadership skills to work!

Celeste Ludenberg (Killer Bass): I put good money on Ishimaru trying to form some type of organisation plan with notes and a labelled diagram.

CONFESSIONAL END

Ishimaru raised his arm, "Alright men...uh,and lady,listen up! I propose that we follow this chart to properly organise ourselves for maximum efficiency!". He pulled out a notepad that had notes on a correct rowing technique along with a diagram on who should pair up. "It's important to be organised?" Gonta asked,looking at the diagram. "Absolutely my muscular companion,correct order will surely win us the day!" Ishimaru exclaimed. "Whatever man,let's just get moving already" said Leon,as he jumped into a canoe that Celeste was sitting in, "Yo Mondo,little help here?". "I gotcha" Mondo sighed,as he pushed the canoe into the lake and hopped into the back to start rowing. "H-hey wait!" Ishimaru called out. "Relax brah,it's cool" Hagakure laughed,picking the Moral Compass up and throwing him into a canoe,pushing it into the water to set sail, "We'll be there faster than I run from the cops when the catch me selling fake merchandise at the station" he laughed. While they were shoving off,the rest of the Bass followed as Gonta picked up a canoe with one hand and threw it in the water,nearly causing Nagito and Keebo to fall out. "Hey,be careful! It wouldn't be very Hopeful if I were to get awfully wet" Nagito sighed. "That sounded awfully sexual" Keebo remarked. "No no,Nagito just not want to fall in lake!" Gonta exclaimed. He hopped onto the back of the canoe and caused the front to raise into the air due to his size. "Okay,time to move out with excellent speed!" Ishimaru declared. "Just row Ishimaru" Celeste muttered.

CONFESSIONAL START

Mondo Owada (Killer Bass): Pretty glad we finally got some challenges that center around some of my skills,using my arms and starting fires.

CONFESSIONAL END

Chris put a hand over his forehead as he watched the campers drift further away from the island and turned to the camera, "And so they're off on an epic journey where they will definitely get hurt. Who's gonna splatter and who's gonna drown? Find out after the break!".

*Screaming Gophers - Canoe 1*

"Tell me again,who's idea was it to put all the guys in the same canoe?" Kokichi asked. "If I can recall correctly,it was you who suggest it" Gundham replied. "We should've totally tried to get at least one girl in here,probably Mikan" Kazuichi whined, "Did you SEE those leggings and shirt she was wearing?!" he exclaimed. Gundham scoffed, "Is the idea of coitus with females all you think about? You sound about on level as that witless chef from the first day". "If you looked like him then maybe you'd know what's it like to score with girls Tanaka,girls loooooove dyed hair,sharp teeth and motor oil" said Kokichi. Kazuichi's eyes lit up, "T-they do?!". "Nah,that was a lie" Kokichi jeered. Kokichi and Gundham laughed while Kazuichi sulked for the rest of the journey.

CONFESSIONAL START

Kazuichi Soda (Screaming Gophers): Kokichi thought he got me there,but I KNEW he was just yanking my chain.

CONFESSIONAL END

*Killer Bass - Canoe 2*

"You ever take a minute to stop,sit down and wonder if Tom Cruise sleeps in kid beds to feel taller?" Hagakure asked,lying back and looking up at the sky with his hands behind his head. "Never *wheeze* thought about *huff* that before" Ishimaru puffed,as he rowed by himself, "Could you *wheeze* give me a *huff* hand here?". Hagakure sat up, "Of course,my bad brah" he smiled and took and oar,planting it into the water to help him row. "You seem to enjoy taking things easy" Ishimaru remarked. Hagakure clicked his fingers, "You got that right,you only live once so why spend all your time moaning and doing stuff you don't wanna do? Nothing wrong with kicking back to take a breather every now and then,y'know?". Ishimaru was taken aback, "That's...actually an interesting philosophy of life". Hagakure laughed and slapped Ishimaru on the back, "Damn straight! I got a pretty good gig going on,I'm a stay-at-home-son,but my fortune telling makes enough money to get by,though I work some odd jobs every now and then". "Don't you pay rent or attend college? I'm pretty sure you aren''t a teenager" Ishimaru remarked. Hagakure rubbed his chin, "You got the age thing right,I'm actually 24,but my Mom had some stuff going on with a producer so that I could compete" he explained. Ishimaru gave a manly laugh, "What was it,he owed her a solid?". "Nah she was his fuck-buddy" Hagakure said bluntly.

CONFESSIONAL START

Kiyotaka Ishimaru (Killer Bass): Wow...talk about awkward,right?

Yasuhiro Hagakure (Killer Bass): Just for the record,I was and still am fully aware that it's totally whack for me to be here as a grown man and I don't have any bad intentions or nothing! My Mom kinda forced me to come here to win the cash and get me outta the house for a few days. Maybe it's because the day before she told me I was gonna be on the show I threw this huuuuuge blowout party where me and my pals got stoned.

CONFESSIONAL END

*Screaming Gophers - Canoe 3*

"Are you 110% sure?" Mikan whimpered. Peko sighed, "Yes Mikan,I'm 110% sure that you aren't useless. You haven't exactly been a star member of our team but you aren't exactly a huge failure either". "Ah yes because we all know it's okay to mess things up in life as long as you are only half of a failure" Kirumi joked. "Y-y-you think I'm half a failure?" Mikan asked. "I heard you're a top medical student Mikan,that doesn't sound like a failure to me" Kirumi smiled. "Indeed,people like you patch up people I cut down" Peko added. "C-cut down?" Mikan asked. Peko nodded, "Mhm,I work as a personal bodyguard for a Yakuza Family in Japan. In fact,I've got a little...um,thing going on with one of the members" she blushed,smiling. "Wow,that sounds really interesting" Kirumi replied, "Both the Yakuza and Bodyguard stuff". "Can you tell us about the guy?" Mikan asked,tilting her head to the side. Peko bit her lip and looked down at the water, "Welll he's...not very muscular,tall and he doesn't have any Yakuza ink but...he's the one for me". "Height isn't really a problem,is it?" Mikan asked. "How tall are you again Peko?" Kirumi asked. "I'm 5'6" Peko replied. "See,you're tall but I doubt he's shorter than you" Kirumi laughed. "Think again,he's 5'2" Peko frowned. Hearing this,Mikan and Kirumi both tried to stiffle their laughter. "Something funny?" Peko asked,an annoyed tone to her voice. "N-nope" Mikan replied quickly. "Nothing funny about love" added Kirumi.

CONFESSIONAL START

Mikan Tsumiki (Screaming Gophers): *laughing*

Kirumi Tojo (Screaming Gophers): *politely laughing*

Peko Pekoyama (Screaming Gophers): *blushing* I-it's not funny! He's a great guy,the best one around. If he were here they'd be singing a different tune.

CONFESSIONAL END

*30 Minutes Later*

After a lot more rowing,banter and Gundham and Kokichi making jokes at Kazuichi's expense,the Bass and Gophers finally landed on Boney Island's beach. The island was quite misty,with large trees and jagged rocks. Befitting of the name,a large mountain was carved into the shape of a skull. "What a bizarre carving,I highly doubt it to be natural engraving" Gundham pondered,looking at the stone skull. "Hey Dumbledore,give us a hand here would ya?" Kazuichi grumbled as he and Kokichi tried picking up the canoe to hold over their heads before beginning their hike. "Ah yes,of course" Gundham sighed as he walked over. "Where exactly are we meant to be heading?" Miu asked,looking into the forest. "Chris did say to go to other side of island" Gonta said aloud, "Maybe he waiting for us there?". "Shhhh! Don't tell the other team where to go man!" Leon hissed,jumping onto Gonta's back and covering their faces with his hand. "O-oh! Sorry! Gonta just wanted to help,like gentleman!" Gonta exclaimed. Leon sighed, "It's fine man,I don't think she heard you say that we need to go to the other side of the island". Ibuki's ears pricked up, "The other side of the island you say? Many thankings to you my handsome red haired amigo" Ibuki grinned. She waved her hands at her team, "HEY HEY HEY! OTHER SIDE OF THE ISLAND,LET'S MOTOR!" she squealed in excitement,helping Miu and Fujisaki pick up their canoe as the Gophers departed into the woods. "Shit,they're making a move guys,we gotta go!" Leon yelled,as Mondo and Gonta stacked the three canoes and carried them together. With that the Bass ran off into the forest,hoping to get to the other side of the island.

While in the lead,the Gophers came across a fork in the road. While the path on the left looked a lot safer and more clean,the path on the right seemed a lot more dangerous,with rough terrain and broken trees. "The left path seems to be the obvious choice" said Chihiro, "But knowing Chris,maybe he intended us to go right?". "So you believe he is attempting to employ a form of reverse psychology?" asked Gundham. Chihiro nodded in response. "It does seem like something he would do,trying to trick us into doing safe that ends up putting us in the hospital" added Mikan. "Might I suggest a split up?" asked Peko, "Half of us go left and half go right,surely we'll all reach the end eventually". Miu shook her head, "Nah,let's just go left. What's the worst that could happen? The producers can't just kill us or nothing" she scoffed as she began walking down the left path,pulling Ibuki and Chihiro with her. "Should we follow her?" Kazuichi asked. Kokichi shrugged, "Nothing wrong with it,if we lose by going this way we can just vote her off". Kazuichi smirked, "Good thinking man,finally you're saying useful". "Enough with the small talk,allow us to continue on our treacherous journey" Gundham ordered,as he strode forward while Kazuichi and Kokichi stumbled along behind him. As the Gophers all headed down the left path,a sneaky Miu kicked a log and some rocks to block the path,giving the idea to the Bass that their only choice was right.

CONFESSIONAL START

Miu Iruma (Screaming Gophers): Gotta be honest,I was just going off a gut feeling not some fancy calculated guess. My glorious golden brain doesn't always create all of my ideas.

CONFESSIONAL END

As the Gophers headed left,the Killer Bass soon found themselves at the same place. "Guess we gotta go this way" Mondo grumbled. "I'd say the other team are probably ahead of us so we should quicken our pace" Ishimaru exclaimed. "Aye aye Captain" Hagakure chuckled. "I don't believe Ishimaru is a ranked Captain" said Keebo. "Just a joke brah" Hagakure replied. "Captains are very good! Because good captains are like good gentlemen!" Gonta smiled. Celeste quirked an eyebrow, "And tell me,what if the captain happened to be a woman?". Gonta was confused, "Woman Captain? Gonta is not sure that's real. Gonta hear that on boats,women and children saved first,but if Captain is woman then they would leave everyone,not very brave at all" he explained. "That's some pretty good logic man" Leon agreed, "Y'know I hear the term 'women and children' comes from the idea of getting rid of noise so the men can think of an emergency solution in peace" he joked,making Hagakure,Nagito,Mondo and Ishimaru laugh,although Gonta and Keebo didn't understand the joke while Celeste merely disapproved of it.

CONFESSIONAL START

Celeste Ludenberg (Killer Bass): I feel like such an obvious odd-one-out due to the lack of other girls on the team. Perhaps I can convince Chris to allow me to switch the Screaming Gophers or swap some Screaming Gophers with the boys on my current team. Then again,considering my luck so far in this competition I imagine I'd just get stuck with the wizard,mechanic or the compulsive liar. Realistically I wouldn't wanna any of them.

Nagito Komaeda (Killer Bass): Ahhhhh,truly there is nothing greater than male comradery. Without a doubt it's a sign of true HOPE! *he writes "male comradery" down on his list of things that are true HOPE*

CONFESSIONAL END

Nagito was scanning the ground as he trudged along in front of the others. "Hey Nagito,keep an eye out for stuff like holes and stuff,this doesn't seem like it was all that prepared for us" Ishimaru ordered. Nagito smiled, "Of course,nothing to worry about,nothing ever gets past my eyes". Immediately after there was a sudden clang,crash and yell. These noises rang through the air,loud enough to make birds fly from the trees. However they weren't screams of pain,they were screams of annoyance and they were coming from Keebo. Looking at the robot,he had managed to accidentally stumble into a beartrap,his left foot being mangled and crushed into scrap metal. While most people would've swore with regular curse words like "fuck" or "shit" Keebo was swearing in "Dial Up Internet Sounds". "Yo,someone help this dude!" Leon shouted. Gonta turned around and noticed what had happened. Seeing his friend was in trouble he jumped into action. Dropping the canoes (which caught Mondo off guard and made him collapse to the ground) Gonta ran to Keebo's aid. Not saying a word he cracked open the beartrap with his bare hands. Gonta's hands were cut pretty bad and started to bleed and while he was crying a little he managed to safely get Keebo out...minus his left foot,as the spikes had completely destroyed his foot and ankle. Gonta gently put Keebo down before holding his hand, "O-ow,this hurts b-bad" he whispered. "Woah,that was awesome!" Hagakure exclaimed. Celeste nodded in agreement, "Indeed,very impressive Gonta". Mondo finally picked himself up from underneath the pile of canoes and was surprised at the aftermath. He walked over to the giant gentleman and kneeled down to examine his hand. "O-ow,p-please be careful" Gonta said,a tear in his eye. Mondo sighed, "Don't cry big guy,I'll patch you up". Removing his jacket Mondo ripped off part of his white vest and used it to bandage Gonta's hand. "Now. All done." Mondo assured Gonta,standing up and dusting his hands off while Gonta looked at the bandage in awe.

CONFESSIONAL START

Gonta Gokuhara (Killer Bass): *looking at his bandage* WOW! Gonta's hand was beat up,but Mondo made it all better! It still kinda hurts,but at least Gonta helped Keebo like gentleman!

Mondo Owada (Killer Bass): When you're the leader of Japan's biggest motorcycle gang,having some first-aid knowledge is pretty important. This one time a dude flew off his bike and got his arm completely sliced off,like a clean cut! So I cut some steel wires on his bike and stitched the guy's arm back on.

Keebo (Killer Bass): *he's taping a block of wood onto his smashed ankle* Suffice to say,my dissapointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.

CONFESSIONAL END

"You gonna be alright?" Leon asked Gonta. Gonta stood and smiled, "Of course! Real gentleman continues even when hurt!" he exclaimed. "Ayyy,good for you brah" Hagakure grinned. "I'm okay too,thanks for asking" Keebo snapped in an annoyed tone. "Ah you're just a sentient computer,some screws and welding will have you back up and running good as new" Leon replied. "He has a point" Nagito agreed, "While it imagine it isn't at all comfortable,you really are the prime candidate to be the punching bag who takes physical punishment since you can easily be repaired". Keebo gave a robotic scoff, "You say that like I'm an inanimate object! You do realise how expensive my spare parts and repairs are,yes? And to add to that,do you think I've enjoyed being ripped apart every single day? it's ridiculous,I shouldn't have to put up with it!" he yelled,some wisps of smoke coming from his ears,mouth and nose. "Relax Keebo,just focus on challenge!" Gonta smiled,patting the pissed robot on the back with his good hand. Mondo picked up the canoes from the front while Gonta grabbed them from the back with his good hand. "C'mon already,would ya?" Mondo grunted. "Yes sir" Nagito said in a sarcastic but jokey manner. With that the Killer Bass were back on their way trudging through the forest. "Say,I wonder how the other team is doing" Leon muttered aloud.

*What the other team is doing*

"Alrighty,does anyone speak beaver?" Kokichi asked. The Gophers had gotten a tad lost and as such had accidentally had a run in with the local wildlife of Boney Island that Chris had told them about. Now the group was running through the bushes being chased by a group of giant carnivorous beavers. "I've already attempted to tame them with my basic tactics,however they have failed" Gundham spluttered, "I very much doubt I'd be willing to stop and lose some limbs for the sake of any of you". It was then that Miu had an idea, "Hey Tanaka,you got your stick right?". Gundham reached behind his jacket and pulled out his giant staff, "Of course,I never venture anywhere without my Dark Warlord Cane of Devastation". "Whatever Mr Whippy" Miu yelled. "Mr Whippy?" asked Kazuichi. "His hair" Miu snapped,pointing at Gundham's hair. "Why ask if I'm equipped?" Gundham asked,sounding curious yet cautious. "Here's my idea" Miu began, "You stay and beat those bears up with you're stick while we finish the challenge. BAM! Am I a beautiful golden haired genius or WHAT?!". "What?" Gundham asked bluntly, "You wish me to hold back and vanquish these demon beasts to the shadow realm,thus risking my own well-being? FUAHAHAHAHAHA! DAGA KOTOWARU!" Gundham exclaimed with triumph. Right as he finished that sentence however,one of the beavers lunged out from a bush and flew towards Kirumi. She yelped in surprise,but was luckily saved when Gundham smashed the beaver in the face with his staff. "Aw,Mr Wizard saved a girl after all" Kokichi chuckled. Kirumi glanced at Gundham and smiled, "Wow,my hero". Gundham kept his stoic and determind face,but pulled up his scarf to cover his slightly red face.

CONFESSIONAL START

Kirumi Tojo (Screaming Gophers): Tanaka is...bizarre,to say the least. Although I must admit,I do find him quite...well...*she smiles* attractive.

Gundham Tanaka (Screaming Gophers): I am aware of the effect that I have on women.

Miu Iruma (Screaming Gophers): Okay,so my genius idea was a flop,BIG DEAL! I just know things'll be redeemed once we gotta start lightning some fires.

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An hour passed by as the Gophers finally managed to break through the forest and arrive at the beach on the other side of the island. "Jesus H. Christ finally!" a voice yelled from above. Looking up,the Gophers were greeted with Chris hovering above them in a helicopter. "It really took you guys an entire day to row across the lake and basically run across a small island? Man do I fear for this generation" Chris chortled, "Remember,you just gotta get a huge ass fire going to win immunity" he instructed, "Looks like the Killer Bass fell behi- Oh,what's this?". Chris was cut off as the Killer Bass emerged from the woods. They were battered,bloodied,wheezing and Keebo was missing some parts (though noticing he was missing an arm he retreated back to find it). "Lemme guess,ran into some beavers?" Chris smirked. "Not really 'ran',moreso 'fucking attacked" Celeste spat. Ishimaru counted the team members present and sighed crossly, "Hold on a second we seem to be missing someone. Where'd Keebo go?". "Think he went back to grab his arm" Nagito suggested. "Whatever man he'll catch up later" Mondo grumbled as he and Gonta both dumped the pile of canoes on top of the Hope Enjoyer. "Oh no,did Keebo get broken again?" Chihiro asked nervously. Hagakure chuckled, "Nothing a lil' scotch tape can't fix,eh?". Miu and Kazuichi both laughed incredibly hard. "Amateurs! Everyone knows that expoxies,polyurethane and cyanoacrylate based adhesives are the only real ways to reattach steel fibres and plates" Kazuichi explained,nerding out. "I'd recommend using an expoxy since it's the most versatile" Miu agreed. "Especially if you want a strong and weather-resistant solution!" Kazuichi and Miu said in unison. "Heh nerds" Kokichi whispered to Gundham. "Indeed. It almost seems as if their mental gears have linked" Gundham replied. Gundham paused and sniffed the air, "Um...is it just me that smells burning?".

Looking over to the other side of the beach,the Screaming Gophers were shocked to see that Hagakure and Mondo had got a roaring fire going with plumes of black smoke drifting into the air. "Woah! Didn't see that one coming at all!" Chris giggled, "The Killer Bass win!". "Yeah nice!" Leon cheered,high-fiving Hagakure. "Good job on that quick thinking Mondo,I didn't even see you lighting it" said Celeste. Mondo folded his large arms and nodded, "Ain't my first time burning stuff. Though I gotta be honest,dunno how it got so big when all I did was light some leaves and sticks on fire". Nagito rubbed his chin and examined the flames from a safe distance,glancing at the fire,the canoes and back at the fire. When it finally clicked in his head he smirked and laughed. "Think I know why the fire's so big. Looks like someone used our paddles to get a good blaze going" Nagito pointed out. The Killer Bass members all whipped their heads around to get a closer look and were devestated to see that Nagito wasn't lying. Hagakure tugged at his collar, "Whaaaaat? Aw geez...who did that?". "Haha! Tough luck guys!" Miu chortled. "Tough luck indeed!" Chris wheezed as he laughed. "You'll give us some spares to row back,right?" Celeste called up to the helicopter. Chris shook his head, "Nope! Unfortunately we didn't bring any spares,so you'll just have to paddle back the old fashioned way: by swimming!". "Zamn,sucks to be you guys and gal I suppose" Ibuki guffawed. "In the sense that they'll take longer to get back to camp? Yes." Kirumi began, "But in the sense that we now have to eliminate someone while they don't? Not very good". Chris adjusted his hair, "You dudes and dudettes can start heading back to camp pronto! Gophers,you're due to the bonfire at 8pm after dinner!" he said,informing the teams, "Later gators!" he chortled as he flew back towards camp in his helicopter. Gonta put a fist into his hand, "Don't worry guys! Gonta is sure Gophers will help us!". "No thanks,cya later!" Ibuki called out,as the Gophers dissapeared in their fleet of canoes and vanished in the fog. The Bass were left standing on the shore of Boney Island in silence. Eventually Keebo came back out of the woods with his missing parts,though he was even more destroyed than before. Keebo surveyed the surroundings,very puzzled, "Did we win?". Leon sighed, "Yep,but someone busted our paddles so Chris and the other team sorta abandoned us". "O-oh" Keebo said quietly. "So...how are we getting back then?" Hagakure asked.

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Yasuhiro Hagakure (Killer Bass): *takes a deep exhale* Alright,man to camera,it was actually me who burned up our stuff. Gonna be honest I thought we had to make the biggest fire instead of just starting one first. Oh well,was just a simple mistake brahs.

Miu Iruma (Screaming Gophers): MAN AM I PISSED THAT WE LOST! *she pauses and composes herself* We were doing sooooo good! Just my luck that I get distracted talking about engineering and making us lose...kinda. *she slaps herself* Nahhhh what am I talking about? It's not my fault in the slightest! I got us to the beach the fastest,surely SOMEONE from the team should've noticed Biker Dude and Weed Man setting the beach on fire.

Mondo Owada (Killer Bass): *he sighs happily and kicks back* Y'know I did good today,real fucking good! Carried a bunch of canoes for the team,saved Gonta's and won us the challenge! Yussir,everything's coming up 'Mondo' heh heh.

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*Bonfire Ceremony*

The fire's light shone brightly as it cast long,dark shadows against the rocks. The warm hue was enough to keep those in the front row of seats slightly toasty. Strutting into the bonfire area Chris was,as always,holding a plate of marshmallows for the players that would be allowed to remain in the competition. Chris clasped his hands together, "Gophers. Welcome back to the bonfire,it's been a while but I'm sure you all remember the voting process,correct?". Mikan raised a hand, "I-I think I f-forgot" she whispered. Chris face palmed, "Go into the confessional and vote for a member of your team that you blame for losing today. It really couldn't be any simpler Mikan". Mikan gasped nervously, "Gah! I-I'm sorry!" she stammered nervously. "Whatver dawgs,just hop to it already!" Chris ordered.

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Kazuichi Soda (Screaming Gophers): Not gonna lie,kinda hard to choose who to boot when we all did pretty shit today.

Chihiro Fujisaki (Screaming Gophers): I imagine they'll probably vote for me since I didn't really do much for today's challenge and the last challenge. It would be really sad,but at least I wouldn't have gone first.

Mikan Tsumiki (Screaming Gophers): *laughs awkwardly* I guess it has been a while which is why I forgot how to vote...I-I'm sorry,please forgive me!

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"Alrighty" Chris sighed,clearly exhausted, "I got eight marshmallows on this plate and nine whole campers in front of me who somehow managed to lose at lighting a fire and walking in a straight line". "Shut up man,it's harder than it seems" Miu snapped. "ANYWAY" Chris snapped back, "The following campers are safe to play for another day:

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Mi-" Chris began. "HOLD IT RIGHT THERE!" a booming voice rumbled,shaking the area and causing nearby birds to scatter. Chris and Gophers were incredibly surprised when they looked in the direction of the bonfire area entrance to see Keebo truding towards them in a terrible state. He was still missing his left foot,one of his eyes was cracked and dim,his right arm was hanging on by some tape and soldered wires and a chunk of his metallic hair was missing,along with the rest of his body being covered in scratches,chipped paint spots and dents. "Keebo dawg? We're kinda in the middle of something" Chris snapped,rolling his eyes in annoyance from being interupted, "I'm pretty sure this is the third or fourth time someone has butted in while I'm talking,this better not become routine". "Shut up and listen" Keebo barked,as he walked up to Chris,smoke emitting from Keebo's mouth,ears and nose once more. He was hot to the touch. "I have been beaten around senseless since the moment I set foot on this island and quite frankly I won't stand for it!" Keebo shouted, "My body has been torn to shreds and blown apart at least once a day and to be honest I wish to finally put a stop to it,which is why I am hereby quitting and leaving the competition!". Chris laughed and went to pat Keebo on the back in a jokey manner however in the process badly burned his hand from the heat being generated by Keebo's body. "YOWCH!" Chris screamed as he blew on his hand to cool it down, "Keebo,bro,buddy,you can't really be quitting the game,you're just yanking my chain!...right?". Keebo shook his head sternly, "I simply cannot allow this treatment of me to continue any further". Keebo turned to the Screaming Gophers,who were quite amused for the most part as they watched the events unfold, "I'm terribly sorry for my rude intrusion. It has been very nice to compete against you all". Chris apporached Keebo from behind and hovered a hand over the robot's shoulder, "Been nice having you here man". Keebo scoffed crossly, "No thanks needed,you'll receive a bill for my new parts and repairs in the mail within 3 to 5 business days". With that,Keebo turned on one heel he still had and marched down the Dock of Shame,boarded the boat of losers and departed from Camp Wawanakwa. Chris and the others were in shock and awe for the most part.

Miu raised a hand, "Um,hello? Question over here!". "Huh? What's up Miu?" Chris asked blankly as he looked at the Dock of Shame. "I definitely heard you were gonna call my name so that means Fujisaki's getting the boot,doesn't it?" Miu asked. "W-wha-? No please! I-I'm not ready to go yet,I can do better!" Chihiro protested as she clasped her hands together. Chris shook his head to return himself to reality. He rubbed his stubble as his eyes looked at Miu,Chihiro and the Dock of Shame. He chuckled to himself, "Maybe that burn messed up something in my head but I'm feeling awful generous" he began. Chris turned to Chihiro, "Fujisaki you better hope you can pick up the slack and perform better in the future. I won't eliminate you tonight,but you won't remain on the Screaming Gophers either. Starting tomorrow you'll be the newest member of the Killer Bass!" Chris exclaimed. Chihiro smiled a big smile and shook Chris's hand,pumping it up and down, "Thank you thank you thank you! I-I promise I'll be the very best that I can be!" she exclaimed with excitement. "Aw man,no fair!" Miu exclaimed. Gundham folded his arms but smiled at Chihiro and gave a thumbs up, "Farewell companion,it was exquisite to work alongside you".

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Keebo (Killer Bass): *before he quit the game* One thing I've learned from reality television is that everyone seems to be very robophobic. As if just because I am made of metal means I'm nothing more than,as Nagito put it,a "Sentient Computer". Do I regret the decision I've reached by myself? Absolutely not! There were fun moments,make no mistake,but the cons easily outweighed the pros in terms of reasons to stay.

Miu Iruma (Screaming Gophers): Chihiro just got real lucky,if that dumb robot didn't chicken out and quit she would be sitting in the loser boat right now this second. Oh well,guess she's the Bass's problem now.

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Chris stood on the Dock of Shame and watched as the Boat of Losers continued to slowly chug away. He laughed to himself and turned to the camera, "Looks like that's it for today. Some epic injuries,epic wins,epic twists and epic drama. How will Fujisaki deal with being the newest on the Killer Bass? Will Hagakure act like a dumbass? And how much will be taken out of my bank account to pay for Keebo's upgrades? You'll just have to stay tuned and find out next time. On Total! Drama! Island!".

(Coyler's Note: Fucking hell it's been 6 months since I last updated this series. I don't know what to say other than: "Sorry lads,my bad". It was honestly tricky to figure out who to eliminate,unlike my other fics I don't really have a proper elimination order but writing Keebo was something that came to me when I realised that I'm pretty sure he's gotten busted up every episode so I figured him quitting from frustration and for financial reasons would be kinda funny. That's it for Episode 6,like always I hope you enjoyed! Coyler,out!)