A Total Drama Story

Total Drama World Tour and I

Don't Yeti About It

Chapter 8

~Last Time~

You want to be a part of it, New York, New York~! What better place to go to gat some serious laughs on film? The teams engaged in various sports races around the city. Bikes crashed, pies were thrown, jet skies got blown away, and the teams trust in one another was put on the line, especially for the Crystal Platypus'. Courtney and Heather have been at their teammates throats since the formation of the teams back in Egypt. Both won't shut up about who makes the better team leader; nor will either of them quit being major bitches to the other competitors. In the end, Courtney got what was coming to her. Being tossed out of the plane like chum in a bucket. (get it? Its a funny, its a joke.) Now that Courtney's out of the picture will it get better or worse for the Platypus'? Let's find out, shall we?

~On the Plane-Becky's POV~

~Becky's Confession~

"Courtney's gone but Heather's still around. My hope is she'll be taking the next flight out of here during the next challenge. Unless Chris has another reward challenge in mind. Don't know how many reward challenges a guy can hand out during this season. Its nice to get a reward every now and again but everyone here has got one thing on their mind, the million dollars. We all want to win but only one of us can. I'm just glad I'm still here taking part in the show. I'd like to go to the final three this season but as long as Heather doesn't win then I don't care who wins."

~Confession Over~

After giving her confession, Becky left the bathroom to return to her team. Along the way I accidentally bumped into someone. I didn't know who it was until I had stepped back to look up. It was Alejandro. Didn't expect to bump into him. Course I wasn't paying attention to where I was going. I apologized for accidentally bumping into him but he shook it off saying it was alright and his fault.

"Please, it was my fault for not looking where I was going." He started to say. "Had I paid attention I would have seen a young lady with such beauty as yourself coming."

"Did he just say I have beauty? Is he trying to flirt with me?" My inner thoughts were trying to figure out what Alejandro just said. If he was trying to flirt with me there was going to be Hell to pay. By that I mean Duncan was going to teach Alejandro what happens when you flirt with his woman. Of course I could be over thinking. Maybe Alejandro's trying to be nice? I shouldn't judge him so quickly. I should try to befriend him before judging him.

"Well I'm still sorry for bumping into you. Let's just agree that we're both at fault and move on." I told him which he agreed.

"Were you just using the confession?" He asked me and I said yes. "What a coincidence I was just on my way there; but you know, I'm glad I caught you. There's something I wanted to ask you."

"Oh and what's that?" I asked him.

"Well you see I'm looking to form an alliance and you seem like the perfect candidate." He said.

"Wait you want to form an alliance, with me?" I asked. "Why me, why not someone else?"

"You're the perfect candidate, I say you on television last season and I find your skills impressive." He replied. "With your skills and my brilliance, we can make it to the final three."

"I don't know, that sounds a little similar to Heather's plan during the first season of the show. She convinced Beth and Lindsey to join her in an alliance to the final three and I'm sure you know what happened. If you saw the first season." I was telling him. I wasn't comfortable with the idea of forming an alliance with Alejandro. Not just because Duncan would be upset but because I wasn't sure it was the right thing to do.

"I can understand your discomfort but rest assure I'm nothing like Heather." He said giving me a charming smile.

~Alejandro's Confession~

"I'm nothing like Heather. I'm way better than Heather. I've got a plan that involves breaking teams up, shaking people's trust and winning the million dollars. I've been plotting since I first came on this show. Within the hour everyone will see what I'm capable of."

~Confession Over~

"Perhaps if you could give me a chance you'll see that we can accomplish more than you think."

"Thank you for the offer but I'm going to have to decline your offer, sorry." That was all before I quickly walked around and left him. Had to get out of there before things got weird. I made my way into the mess area where a couple of my friends from the other teams were hanging. I took notice of Lindsey who was looking depressed. Being a good person I walked up and sat down next to her. "Hey Lindsey what's wrong?"

"*deep sigh* Oh hey Benny." She began with saying my name incorrectly but I didn't correct her. "I guess I'm feeling a little blue. Ever since Tyler got voted off things on the plane seem so...empty." "I feel like someone who missed out on the best sale at the mall. *deep sigh*"

I listened to Lindsey, giving her a light pat on her shoulder. Being parted from someone you cared deeply for wasn't easy. It feels like part of you is still in your current location but another part of you is with your loved one. I know the feeling. I knew the feeling all too well.

"Lindsey I know how you feel. Believe me I get it, but don't let Tyler's absence affect you. You still have a chance to win for yourself and him." I was explaining to Lindsey to try and make her feel better. "Understand that this isn't the end, its only the beginning."

"So like I should keep playing in the game for myself and Tyler?" She was making sure she understood what I was saying.

"Right, that's exactly what you need to do. If not for yourself then for him." I replied. "So what do you say, will you do it? Will you stay in the game?"

"Hmm well if it means that much to Tyler, I have to keep going. I have to win this for the both of us. Okay! I'm staying!"

Having regained her confidence, I smiled knowing I did a good deed. Can't have someone quit due to a lack of confidence in themselves; or the loss of a friend who got voted off. Lindsey needed a confidence boost. Much like Sadie did when Katie was voted off and Sadie was by herself. Boosting one's confidence will help motivate the person. Hopefully Lindsey sticks around. If only for as long as Sadie did.

Having taken care of business I excused myself to fetch a drink from the fridge. Haven't decided whether I wanted a bottle of water or juice. If I decided on juice would I choose orange or apple? Maybe orange because while I enjoy apple juice I'm more of an apple cider kind of girl. So I grabbed a bottle of OJ then made my way back to my teammates. I didn't see Alejandro on my return. He must have gone else where. I shrugged it off. Continued my way back. When I returned I found Sierra going on and on about something she posted on her blog to Cody and Gwen. Heather had a pair of headphones on and was filing her nails. She clearly wanted nothing to do with Sierra's blog talk.

I just shook my head. Walked and sat with the others. I wanted to hear Sierra's blog talk. She was explaining the ratings on each episode and how they've been sky rocketing. She said her page has been filling up with comments and reviews. Everyone had positive things to say about the show and everyone participating this season.

"My fan base has gone through the roof. The fans love us! *squeals* Can you believe how popular we are? We're as popular as Opera!" Sierra was going on. "I'm so thrilled and overjoyed with everything that's happened!" Sierra starts to cheer, jumping for joy over her fan site. The rest of us just watched Sierra jump around like a little girl in a candy store. Wasn't sure if we should stop her or let her have her moment. Probably let her have her moment then try to stop her.

"Hey Sierra, what else does your fanbase have?" Cody asked out of curiosity.

"I've got polls for the fans the vote on different topics I post. I'll make suggestions on where our next location might be or who's the most popular according to the fans." Sierra replied. "Right now I put up a poll having the fan vote on where we're going next. I had them choose between Italy, the Netherlands, Jamaica, or Malibu. There are many options. I've got another poll with more places to choose from. I've also got Peru, Switzerland, the Alps, and Brazil."

"Hmm those are some pretty good choices to choose from for our next location." I said to Sierra. "Do you think any of those choices will be where our next destination is?"

"I can't say for sure but it's a possibility." She replied before going on about our previous destinations and the calculations of where the next likely place would be. "For all I know we could be heading in a different direction."

"Guess we're going too have to wait on where we go." I said. "We shouldn't have to hang here on the plane for much longer, I hope."

~An Hour and Twenty Six Minutes Later/ Normal POV~

"Attention passengers!" Chris' voice came over the loud speaker. 'I have good news, we're about to land at our next destination. Please return to your seats if you're up and fasten your seatbelts. Oh and make sure to add on a few extra layers of clothing. Its gonna be pretty cold outside. *laughing* But seriously bundle up. If you look out your windows you'll see we're nowhere near the tropics."

He wasn't lying, through the window there was nothing but white. Much like a blank canvas. A canvas that was waiting for a couple great minds full of vast imagination to work on shaping and designing it to their liking. As soon as the plane landed and everyone was bundled up, their work would begin. Not just with the snow but today's challenge. As soon as the plane landed on the runway, everyone quickly piled out. After they bundled up in their winter clothes and jackets Chris ordered ahead of time for them. Everyone met Chris by an icy river where he stood before them all bundled up, drinking hot chocolate.

"Welcome to the UConn everyone! The icy tundra of the world. Apart of the Arctic but that's not important." He was explaining. "What's important is understanding why you're all here by this icy river. Though its not as icy as it once was hundreds of years ago. Thanks to global warming...(Owen farts) and Owen. This once great solid river has melted but there are still some ice capes floating about."

"What's some river got to do with us?" Heather said to Chris. Clearly she was already becoming bored when the challenge hadn't started yet.

"Please tell me we're not going to swim across this river." Noah said hoping he didn't just jinx everyone.

"Nope!" Chris replied earning sighs of relief from everyone. "Your all going to hop across!" That earned groans of disagreement from everyone. "You'll all have to hop across the ice to the other side where we have sleighs waiting. Each team will use a sleigh to ride across the tundra to the finish line. Located on the other side of the hill over yonder." "There are flags posted out. All you have to do is follow the flags to the finish line. First team to cross the finish line wins. The last team to cross will have to vote someone off."

~Noah's Confession~

"Can we agree that this challenge is insane? Jumping across to the other side on ice blocks followed by a sleigh race to the finish lane. What are the producers thinking when they plan these challenges? If I didn't know better I'd say they're trying to kill us. Maybe not on purpose but believe me, they want to kill us."

~Confession Over~

~Heather's Confession~

"If Chris thinks he's going to get me to jump across an icy river he's crazy. There is no way I'm jumping on ice blocks and falling into the river. *shows her nails* I just did my nails. *shows off her hair* And I got my hair the way I want it."

~Confession Over~

~Harold's Confession~

"All those hours of memorizing and playing video games are about to pay off. My friend Sam and I have played hours of Mario during the weekend. If I can make Mario jump onto platforms then I can jump onto ice blocks."

~Confession Over~

Sipping his hot cocoa, Chris put a smile on his face. The warm liquid running down his throat into his stomach sent a warm feeling throughout his body. No one else besides him would get to enjoy that feeling. Least not until after the challenge was complete. Until then the only thing keeping everybody warm was the snow gear on their bodies; and the excersice they would get trying to cross the river. As Chris sipped more of his cocoa, Owen appeared by his side within seconds.

"Are you going to finish that?" Owen was eyeing the cocoa. The sweet smell of chocolate filled his nose which got him drooling. Before Chris could answer, Sierra popped up on the other side of Chris.

"Of course he is, its his favorite drink." She said to Owen.

"Wrong, its-" "Second to tomato juice." Sierra interrupted surprising Chris.

"Wait how did you know that? That's not on the fan site." Chris had to know where Sierra got that bit of information from.

"Oh I visited your old high school and interviewed your old teachers. See I'm working on this book about your biography of your life and I got some juicy information about your past. Like the time you w-" Sierra was explaining before Chris stopped her by putting a hand over her mouth. Clearly he didn't want Sierra to leak out any embarrassing information to everyone.

"*clears his throat* Moving on, like I said, each team has to cross the river to the sleighs then get across the finish line in order to be safe from elimination. Any questions before I have you all go?" Chris said as he finished the last of his cocoa.

"Yeah, is this safe or are you screwing with us?" Came Leshawna's voice from the back of the crowd.

"I'm not screwing with you guys. Just hop on the ice blocks and you'll make it to the other side in no time." Chris replied. "Look we've made sure no one get's hurt during this challenge. We've got a medical team and a rescue boat in the water in case anyone accidentally falls in." He points out to an upcoming boat floating in the water. "See, no problems, no worries, no excuses."

"How are we going to land on the ice blocks without slipping and falling?" Becky asked being cautious about safety.

"That I'm afraid I can't help you on. Just depends on how good of a grip your boots have on ice." Chris replied to her. "Now without further ado let the race to the finish line begin!"

On cue, Chef used his starting pistol to cue everyone to start running to the edge of the river. Where they would get a good running start then jump off the edge to the nearest ice block. Everyone nearly jumped in sync when they got to the edge. Course when they jumped not everyone landed in perfect sync. Some slipped and slide down on the ice. Some crashed into each other causing them to go off course landing in the frozen water. Good thing the rescue boat was on site. Luckily, a good portion of the contestants landed on the ice. Some on their stomachs which caused them to slide. Others on their feet, nearly falling had they not regained their balance.

With the ice growing crowded with what was becoming a hockey play traffic jam people were slipping and sliding and jumping to the nearest ice block. Had to keep the competition going. Can't go around or over the river. Only way across is going straight forward. True, the way things were it couldn't get much worse. Unless you count an unexpected narwhal swimming up to where the Drama teens were. (Dun, Dun, Dun! Got to have that dramatic music for moments like this.) It occurred to everyone that there was a surprise guest with them when DJ accidentally fell into the water. He went into a state of panic when he slipped off the edge of the ice block iand into the water. He tried to stop himself by waving his arms to regain balance but it was no use. He landed in the cold water, making a loud splash. Once he resurfaced he splashed and called for help. His teammate tried to help pull him out but DJ was in such a state of shock and panic that he accidentally pulled Harold and Geoff into the water with him. Now three members of the Radical Sports team were flailing in the water.

If only they knew of the danger they were about to bring forth. And if that wasn't bad enough it would get worse within the hour. On the other side of the arctic land laid a creature in wait. No one knew. No one saw it. The creature was white as snow. Blending in with its surroundings was useful in its case; but I'll get back to that later. Right now the boys were in danger. DJ was still in a state of panic. Trying to get out of the water without drowning or freezing was his main priority.

"Bro calm down, pull yourself together man." Geoff grabbed hold of DJ to help give him something to lean on until the rescue boat arrived.

"If you continue to act out in a state of panic you'll only make things worse for yourself. Don't you know that when you hit freezing-cold water, the first thing you experience is known as the "cold shock response." You involuntarily gasp for breath and begin to hyperventilate. This increased rate of breathing puts you at greater risk for drowning, especially if you panic." Harold explained stating well known facts. "If you want to survive, Hold onto something or stay as still as possible until your breathing settles down. Focus on floating with your head above water until the cold shock response abates. When your breathing is under control, perform the most important functions first before you lose dexterity (10-15 minutes after immersion)." (Known facts I got from Google. All credit goes to the author who wrote the facts.)

Harold tried to get DJ to settle down by explaining what happens if you panic in the icy water. By simply settling down, regaining control of his breathing to steady his heart DJ would stand a better chance in the water. Of course nothing could prepare him, Geoff, or Harold for the narwhal coming at them at full speed. The first to notice the creature coming was Bridgette. She was checking on the boys from above when she saw something moving through the water.

"Guys look out! There's something in the water!" She probably should have worded that differently because DJ was on full panic mod, again. He's wailing his arms, screaming, everyone around him is shouting out to him to calm down or swim away. Of course he wasn't paying attention but can you blame the guy? What are you suppose to do when something starts swimming your way?

Quickly Geoff and Harold were trying to push DJ back up on the ice block before pulling themselves back up. Luckily, Bridgette, Becky, and Gwen were nearby to help pull the boys up. Using all the strength in their upper body they pulled those boys out of the water. Just as the narwhal was about to strike Harold in the ass.

"Aaaaah! Gosh! That was close!" Harold rubbed his bottom as he looked down at the narwhal who got his horn stuck in the ice. "That'll teach you to come charging at my ass." Shakes his fist at the narwhal before walking away. Only to slip on the ice falling on his back. "Ouch."

With that situation taken care of everyone went back to getting across the ice. Everyone who didn't fall in the water that is. The remaining team members ran to the sledges that had their team flag painted on the sides. The remaining contestants were Bridgette, Trent, Gwen, Heather, Sierra, Alejandro, Izzy, Leshawna, Lindsey, Duncan, and Becky. Everyone else will be sent back to the plane for medical attention and hot cocoa. Maybe a hot bath if they felt like it. They would be able to watch the race on the flat screen TV in First class. It was the least Chris could do seeing as how the teens couldn't go back outside, doctor's orders.

For the teens who were still partaking in the challenge they made themselves comfortable in their team sledges before getting the sledge dogs going. All it took was a good firm grip on the harness and saying the command word, mush! Away the dogs ran like a tiger after its prey. Speed and direction are key to arriving at a destination before the other party. The one who takes charge of the harness takes charge of where the dogs go. For the Radical Sports, Harold took to leading the dogs to victory. Said he went to summer camp and learned about leadership skills and commanding animals. The Music Strikers, Alejandro took control wanting to get a win for his team and avoid elimination. Finally, the Crystal Platypus' were being lead by Sierra. Heather wanted to take control but Gwen tripped her by putting her foot out before she could get in the sledge. (Ha, ha! Classic move.) Sucks to be you Heather but that's the way the cookie crumbles. You snooze you lose.

~Heather's Confession~

"I know Gwen made me fall on purpose. She knows I'm capable of being the leader of this team. Yet she's obviously afraid of my superior power. *crosses her arms to her chest* Why is it so difficult to prove I'm better then her?"

~Confession Over~

The teams got off to a good start as their dogs ran with great speed and stamina down the trail. All three teams were neck-and-neck. Their dog teams running down the snowy path to victory. Each team was shouting out 'Mush' to the dogs to make them go faster. Not everyone, some were keeping their eyes ahead on the path. Didn't want to go the wrong way or get lost. Not that, that was possible. There were flags posted to keep everyone on the right track. Its that simple. Course no one could have anticipated or expect seeing the abdominal snowman make an appearance. That's right, as I mentioned earlier that great big yeti appears on the track scaring the dogs and teens. It came as a surprise. This was the most least unexpected thing anyone expected to happen during this challenge.

This creature had to be at least eight feet tall where it stood. Its fur was as white as the snow itself. Making camouflage an easy task. It had sharp claws that glistered in the light. Just waiting to strike down, tear some flesh, shed some blood. Its feet, how do I describe the feet. Think of one of those inflatable pool chairs that you can lay on while in the pool. This being the shape of a foot. I'd say the feet were about seven feet loon and ready to stomp on the teen and pups as though they were grapes. Large grapes. Ready for the annual grape stomping to make fresh wine. In this case, it would be fresh intestines squeezed out. (Disgusting isn't it?) The eyes of the creature were as black as coal with a hint of fire glowing if you looked deep enough. The sudden sight of the beast spooked the dogs out. They had never seen such a creature that carried the smell of death and demise. When the teens saw it all eyes went wide and a couple screams escaped them. Course screaming just aggravated the creature making it more upset.

"I don't believe it, its the northern sasquatch. A.K.A the yeti." Harold said just stating a fact. "I thought it was just a myth. I can't believe we're face-to-face with this legendary creature who's possibly from another world." The boy was in 'Aww'. Clearly forgetting about the situation before hand.

"Great dweeb, what do we do about getting away from it?" Duncan asked Harold wanting to know more about escaping alive then informative facts about the yeti. He was a man of action. Action now, talk later, that kind of guy.

"Sorry for being amazed by seeing a crypt creature in person. Gosh!" Harold crossed his arms against his chest. Turning away with a pout on his face. No one appreciates a nerds knowledge for strange creatures. What's the point of talking if you get told to shut up?

"Hey Harold! Yeti! Surviving! Wake up and focus!" Duncan snapped Harold out of his thoughts back to reality. Have to focus on the bigger picture. That being a monstrous hungry abdominal snowman who's already got the dogs in a state of panic that they're trying to run in every direction. If not for the harness connected to the sledge and their backs. Course when fear gets the best of oneself inner strength comes out and wouldn't you know it, the dogs broke free of the harness. The dogs ran away leaving the teens with the potential threat of the snow beast. (Danger! Danger Will Robinson!)

Everyone spread out and ran to find safety. Assuming they would find an area that would protect them from the creature's grasp. A couple scurried teens wouldn't keep the yeti from getting his fill of fresh meat. He ran after the nearest set of teens. Claws at the ready, picking us speed so no one got away alive. The creature was chasing after Lindsey and Leshawna, who were both terrified as they ran for their lives. Unfortunately, the pair ran to a dead end trapping themselves. The creature walked at a slow steady pace toward the terrified girl's who quivered with fear. They held onto each other. Shaking. Eyes on the creature as it came closer to them.

Lindsey cries out in terror as she hugs Leshawna tighter. "I don't want to die this way! *starts to cry*"

"Me neither girl!" Leshawna cried out, crying. Which was rare because she never cried. Fake crying sure but actually crying wasn't something she did. "Somebody help us before we become chow!"

Fear not ladies, a hero shall rise from the snow.

Alejandro appeared from on top of a hill near the yeti, jumping on top of the beast's shoulders. Trapping it in an interlock around the neck. The creature struggled in Alejandro's hold. Moving back and forth, side to side, but he did get a hold of Alejandro. Throwing him into a snowbank, then turned his attention back to the girl's.

~Alejandro's Confession~

*He's cursing in Spanish*

~Confession Over~

With Alejandro out of commission it was up to Duncan and Trent and Harold to jump in. Using some spare rope found on the sledge, they decided to use it to their advantage. Hoping to tie down the yeti and pin it to the ground. With the help of some spikes that were also packed on the sledge. The boys split up taking three separate directions. Hoping to trap the beast and jump it. Possibly corner it where the girl's stood but there was no telling if their idea would work until they tried. Everyone else stayed back. Watching in fear, hoping the boys would pull this off. Imagine if you would three guard dogs that have a thief surrounded and cornered. Can't run without getting bitten or attacked. Yes, I am aware that the yeti is a tall fella but as that old saying goes 'The bigger they are the harder they fall.' Which means the boys might stand a chance at taking the yeti down. At least they might have if not for Harold making a bold but stupid move by charging and screaming to attack. That earned him a quick swipe from the yeti's hand into the snowbank where Alejandro was struggling to get out of. Had Harold not been tossed at a speed of ninety three miles an hour straight at Alejandro he might have gotten out.

~Harold's Confession~

*Harold's wrapped in a blanket shivering with some snow on his head and his glasses are fogged up and wet* "I-I'm s-st-starting to r-re-regret d-doing th-that." *sneezes*

~Confession Over~

With another man down it was up to Duncan and Trent to continue the plan. In a state of panic Lindsey did something no one would have expected her to do. Knowing Lindsey she would have stayed where she was with Leshawna but with everything taking place now something triggered inside of her. Something that only happened once when she told Heather off back on the island. Letting go of Leshawna, Lindsey walked up to the yeti with a look on her face that wasn't a cheerful one. Everyone watched Lindsey in shock. Someone should have tried stopping her but they just continued to watch.

"Hey you big hairy thing!" She cried out getting the yeti's attention. "Just who do you think you are?! Picking on defenseless people, pushing them into big piles of snow, and not even apologizing. That's not very nice you...you bully!"

"Whoa, haven't seen Lindsey like this since that bike challenge when she told Heather off." Duncan was saying to Trent as the pair watched.

"I don't know who you think you are! Some auto-dominal bear or whatever Harry said, but you've got no right scaring everyone including poor little puppies! That just makes me mad! *stomps her foot in the snow* Oh your nothing but a big fat hairy *begins cursing up a storm*"

Everyone continues watching in shock, jaws hanging down. When it came too telling someone off Lindsey was the master. Even the snow dogs who stuck around where watching. Even though they didn't understand what Lindsey was saying they were curious to watch.

"...And that sir is why you are a bully!" Lindsey had finally finished speaking her mind. Telling off the yeti. Who by the way, surprisingly, broke down in tears, covered his face, running back to the mountains to never be seen again. Took a few moments of recovery before anyone spoke. Surprisingly, Chris appeared clapping his hands.

"Well done Lindsey, you just scared away a hairy yeti and saved everyone." Chris said to her. Duncan and Leshawna walked up to him, looking rather unamused. "WHERE THE HELL WERE YOU?!" They both shouted out at Chris, who just gave a nervous smile.

~Soon Back on the Plane in the Peanut Gallery~

Chris had gathered everyone back on the plane. He had an important announcement and needed everyone to go to the Peanut Gallery. As soon as everyone was settled in he began to talk.

"Well, its pretty clear that Lindsey won the challenge for her team. Congratulations."

A small applause for Lindsey, who sat there blushing, looking down at the ground, being bashful. She wasn't use to this soft of attention. She felt good about herself and her accomplishment. Maybe she wasn't such an idiot after all.

"That's the good news, the bad news is someone still has to go home." Chris continued to talk earning groans and complaints from the teens. This was the last thing they needed to hear. "Hey just because the challenge came to a halt due to a yeti attack doesn't excuse the fact that someone has to leave the competition." "Based on video surveillance the person going home today is...

And pause!

You'll find out who gets the boot in the next chapter. Along with a new challenge and some trouble in paradise. If you know what I mean.

I apologize for the long wait. I have no excuse but I will put in the effort to pick up the pace on my next chapter(s).

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