"Last time on Total Drama Action! We were introduced to twelve new and fresh faces from different walks of life and different levels of prior knowledge ready to try their hand at the million dollar game. But for the first time ever, we are featuring returning players to give them another shot at the million buckaroos. These twelve players all failed miserably on their first appearance, so any sort of advantage they might have over the newbies is miniscule at best haha! It's a season of Fans versus Flops! Watch and find out how we divide up the teams, and stay tuned for the many twists and turns this season has in store on TOTAL! DRAMA! ACTION!"
The intro began much like the previous three seasons. Cameras began to pop up from different locations as raccoons, rats, and pigeons all flew through. The last shot of the first opening scene was of a generic hand clapping a typical time board used in filming.
Dear Mom and Dad I'm doing Fine
A drone shot of the camera zoomed past the four main staff of the season, Chef, Chris, Dakota, and Sam as they drove in a golf cart, suddenly stopping in front of a rack of costumes before plowing through it. The flying drone also flew through a painted paper backdrop of a sunset before suddenly flying up along the artificial mountain into a tub of water.
You guys are on my mind
The camera focuses underwater to show Shawn, the Zombie Conspiracy Nut, splashing around in the water as the camera navigates around the metal underwater. It suddenly rises to show Angelo, the Timid Actor, resting on the edge of the tank before suddenly disappearing back in the water. The camera adjusts again to show Sugar, the Pageant Queen, balancing atop a mechanical surfboard.
You asked me what I wanted to be
Chase, the Hypester is shown firing mutated seagulls out of a cannon in Sugar's direction. He seems to laugh before a look of fear shows on his face, because Emma, the Breakout Star, suddenly drives after him with a go-kart. The camera follows Emma through a soundstage that opens up into a rather generic looking street scene.
And I think the answer is plain to see
Tem, the City Girl, throws open one of the windows and winds up knocking over that part of the set. She winces as she walks away, passing by Wayne, the Captain and Raj, the Striker as they sit in front of what looks like a portable monitor, cheering before one kicks away a small piece of trash.
I wanna be famous!
The camera zooms in on the monitor just as the screen flickers, revealing a picturesque beach setting where Carmen, the Gold Digger, lies on a pink beach chair with a gold necklace around her neck. Two sharks recline next to her as she smiles. She puts down a tanning mirror and kicks up sand that also causes the scene to change to Justin, The Model, getting his face prepped in the makeup confessional before someone sprays something in his eyes.
I know the game I brought the skill
Just outside the makeup confessional, Carrie, the Hopeless Romantic, drags along Devin, the Obtuse, onto what looks like a classic retro fifties car. Devin stumbles on something as he falls into the back seat. Carrie gently drives away and the transition takes the camera to a different soundstage, this one with space elements everywhere.
Crushing peoples' dreams yeah you know the drill
Courtney, the Type A, walks along a crater's edge before suddenly falling in when Sky, the Gymnast, flips through the set and into Courtney. Sky looks over, concerned, just as Ella, the Fairytale Princess, drops in, carried by birds onto the moon.
Everything to Prove nothing in my way
Ella flies away into the air and is dropped in a forest setting where Anne Maria, the Guidette, sprays on hairspray and causes the birds to squawk away. She looks at her feet to find a discarded black wig and throws it off into the distance. IT lands beside a confused Hilde, the Punk Fighter just as she kicks away another stone.
I'll get there one day
The stone lands in what seems to be the editing room, where a curious Beardo, the Soundboard, fiddles with a couple of buttons. A sudden boom is heard and seen on one of the screens where there used to be a tent and now is a charred bear around a smoldering crater. Next to the bear, Lauren, Scary Girl, giggles as she holds her hands much like claws and chases after the poor bear.
Cause I wanna be famous
The camera zooms in on the bear's fuzzy brown hide and zooms out to show a storage room full of costumed furs and other costumes. From one of the costumes, Hezekias, the Chillaxer, steps out with a can of orange soda in his hands. Another can of orange soda spills from where he was resting and spills over Devante, The Lazy Perfectionist, who suddenly jumps up rather furious.
Na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na!
Alongside several posters of Total Drama Cast members in parody images, Jaiden, the optimist, continues to walk down the line of posters before a sudden gust of air blows her hair up into the wind. She's about to cross the street when Carson, The Weebish Jock, passes in front of her and falls into an open manhole cover.
I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be famous
The camera passes through several more cameras itself before stopping on a giant soundstage, where Chef and Chris are holding the immunity symbol of the season, gilded Chris awards.
(Na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na!)
A pan into the audience shows that Fang, Several wooly beavers, Larry, and other mutated creatures are casting a vote without any regard. One of the machines explodes into sparks and the camera zooms into the spark
I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be famous
The cast begins to whistle just as the spark reveals itself to be a stagelight. That shines down on the current cast of challengers. Devin and Carrie lean in for a kiss just as the camera pulls out, showing that the two are on stage being watched by previous alumni Arranged on two double decker sofas are the cast of the season. On one upper couch, on Devin's side, are Anne Maria, Courtney, Sugar, Jaiden, Tem, and Sugar,. The lower level had Sky, Justin, Hilde, Hezekias, and Beardo. The other couch featured Lauren, Wayne, Raj, Angelo, Hezekias, and Raihan on the upper couch while Carson, Devante, Ella, Emma, and Chase were on the lower one.
"Chef will be controlling the robot, and attempting to catch you, so if I were you guys, I would start running!" Dakota exclaimed. At that statement the twenty-four campers found themselves contributing to a whirlwind of chaos trying to escape the tram.
Emma pushed Chase down into a seat.
Jaiden pounced over Emma's shoulders.
Carson's ponytail whipped Jaiden in the face.
Wayne tackled Carson on his side.
Hilde punched Wayne.
Raj shoved Hilde out of the tram.
Courtney whacked Raj with a gavel.
Tem pulled Courtney downward.
Zee opened a can of soda in Tem's face.
Carrie elbowed Zee into a seat.
Sky used Carrie as a springboard.
Anne Maria sprayed Sky with her hairspray.
"HEHEHEHE!" The campers suddenly turned to see Lauren brandishing a long and pointy tripod "THIS IS FUN!"
Lauren threw the tripod into the crowd. The campers finally dispersed with even bigger looks of fear on their face and much louder screams.
"Pay attention to the intercom, some important details will come shortly!" Dakota yelled into the chaos in front of her.
Confessional, Shawn
Any time Chef controls a challenge it's always something both deranged and absolutely brutal to try and win. I should know, Basic Straining was MISERABLE! Almost as bad as zombies, and that's saying something.
Confessional, Devante
First challenge of the season. Besides dealing with the others, how hard could it be?
As the campers scrambled around the movie set looking for places to hide, others attempted to sprint as far away from the monster as they could in order to gain some distance. As about a minute passed, the monster began to move. Ever so slowly taking its first steps. But still managing to cover large amounts of ground, each step leaving a massive bang as if a bomb was going off.
Confessional, Devante
Shit.
Confessional, Chris
For disclaimer purposes. The monster is one hundred percent safe to use, the scariness are just some added effects produced by Sam for us. Honestly I wish we had him start interning last season, Would have saved us a lot of trouble.
"ATTENTION CAMPERS!" Dakota yelled through the intercom. "For this season, teams will be determined at random based on when the monster catches you. The first three newbies and first three returnees caught will be on one team, then the next three newbies and returnees, and so on and so forth. Once you're caught, you will be placed in your team's corresponding bouncy house! Also so you guys have incentive to try, the winning team will have the first pick of the trailers you guys will be staying in!"
"Sounds simple enough, ay Rajee!" Wayne huffed as he and Raj had sprinted to a nearby film set, hiding behind a row of cardboard buildings.
"Yeah man. Simple," Raj replied.
Confessional, Raj
I have absolutely no idea what she said.
Confessional, Raihan
I'd love to have a strategy right now but the only thing I can do is follow a vet, and my friends say go for the unexpected because no one inquires about being Spanish! Or something like that I don't know.
The contestants ran from the tram's initial stopping point when a trio seemed to form together as Carmen, Chase and Tem all sprinted toward the beach set in an attempt to create as much distance between them and the monster as possible.
"Ugh, I really should have made a wardrobe change this season," Carmen groaned. "This dress really just isn't doing it for me." Carmen was struggling to pull her dress down as she ran as she was noticeably behind Chase and Tem the more than ran.
"I would think with all that leg room, you'd be able to have some extra speed," Chase mused, as he slowed down to jog alongside Carmen.
"Oh you noticed my legs did you?" Carmen asked, a seductive smile coming onto her face.
"No, I was just pointing out that, the more leg room you have the faster you can probably run," Chase replied with a shrug.
"He does have a point, I don't think I've ever seen a track athlete wearing pants to compete," Tem added, joining into the conversation.
"Noted…" Carmen muttered under her breath.
Confessional, Carmen
I don't know if that's a sign that the flirt game just needs to be dropped this season, or if that boy is just a dense idiot.
As Chase jogged on ahead, looking for a place to hide, the two girls slowed down to a walking pace, attempting to conserve their energy.
"Are you… you know worried about playing with these new players?" Carmen asked as she hid behind a pair of beach chairs.
"Not right now. I mean Chris said we're all starting on an even playing field as far as teams go. So they can't gang up on us," Tem's eyes darted back and forth as she kicked away an oversized beach ball.
"I guess. No quiero fall victim to like… you know meta targeting because of season two," the two started to run behind the beachball.
"I get it. I don't know what they think of me. But I don't think we should care. For all intents and purposes, we barely got to play our last times out. I wouldn't worry," Tem replied. Pausing she looked over to a row of rustling palm trees.
"Hey you see that?" Tem asked, pointing into the direction of the trees.
"Yeah," She replied. The pair stopped looking at the trees, and then all of a sudden Lauren came storming out, her wide toothy grin and white makeup glistening in the sun, as she held up what appeared to be a machete.
Carmen and Tem immediately began to run away, screaming their heads off as Lauren gave chase. "I THINK THIS CAN HELP US! WAIT FOR ME NEW FRIENDS!"
Confessional, Tem
I haven't even been here an hour, and I'm starting to miss being stuck with the crazies on the island.
Confessional, Lauren
Why do they always run away? I don't get it… and I don't like it.
As the two girls sprinted away they ran straight into Chase, knocking him straight into a fold up chair that immediately folded and captured him inside. Distracted, Lauren and the two female veterans started to play a perilous game of ring around the posies.
Chef's monster appeared, its massive hand scooping down and grabbing the four players and squeezing them all in one hand. He then picked Lauren up and moved her into his other hand
Confessional, Chef
I'm not on the casting team… trust me…. I would not have let her through.
Confessional, Chase
I hope that was on camera, cause that was like an epic prank! That'll go straight to the trending pages!
Confessional, Lauren
What the heck Chef? I had a golden opportunity to play with them and you took that and my new knife away. Not cool! Meanie! (she sticks out her tongue)
As Chef placed the four players in a bright pink bouncy house, Chris yelled over the speaker "Carmen, Lauren, Tem, and Chase are all eliminated. They will be the first members of the Lethal Costumers! The next newbie and returnee caught will be on this team!"
Confessional, Emma
SUCK ON THAT CHASE! (she does a boogie)
The camera cut to Sky, Ella, and Shawn. The former Gophers were huddled up together near what looked to be a safe and a brick wall. Likely a set for a bank robbing scene.
"Keep your voices down, I know this isn't a zombie movie, but the situations may as well be the same," Shawn said, as the trio crouched behind what looked to be a desk area in front of the vault.
"Right…" Sky deadpanned.
"It's so good to be reunited with you guys again! I am so excited for this season!" Ella squealed.
Confessional, Sky
You know… I forgot how… interesting some of these people can be…
"Since we're all here," Sky started. "I think we should all look out for each other if we can. Just so we all don't get Scarletted again you know."
"For sure, I promised Jasmine I'd make this season count for the both of us!" Shawn exclaimed.
"Aw you're still with Jasmine? That's so sweet!" Ella chimed in, her hands clasping together as her arms stretched downwards to express her happiness. It may have been a trick of the camera but sparkles seemed to appear in her eyes as she cooed over Shasmine.
"Yeah, we're still going strong," Shawn scratched the back of his head. The olive green beanie shed a small bit of wool as he blushed.
"Dave and I are still together too!" Sky said, half to the camera and half to Ella and Shawn. The two looked at Sky with an uneasy smile."Keith tried to start some beef about us… but that was squashed fairly fast," Sky added.
"What was the rumor?" Ella asked.
"That I had cheated on Dave or some nonsense. It was really petty, and Dave stood by me every step of the way. He really encouraged me to come back!"
"That's so cool!"
Confessional, Ella
I wish I could find some true love. Hearing about how all of these couples are still together makes me happy, but at the same time I wish I could be able to have that one person you know?
As the pair all seemed to smile in deep thought, Chef's monster bashed into the set with a loud bang, his shiny white robotic teeth glinting in the sun as he stared down upon the trio. Reaching down in an attempt to grab all three, Shawn grabbed Ella and dodged to the left, while Sky did some acrobatic backflips to the right.
As the monster went in for another grab, Shawn booked it out of the building, using his zombie training to put some distance between him and the green robot.
Confessional, Shawn
You'd think that would be zombie training, but no that is just an average workout with Jasmine. She is truly a marvel.
Ella meanwhile began to sing "Oh creature, please do not hurt me, for I am just a girl!" Briefly phased the robot paused, before going in again for another grab on the princess.
"I don't think your singing works on robots Ella!" Sky shouted.
"I'm learning that now!" Ella sang back, as she began to run towards the direction Shawn went. Just as the monster was about to snatch her, a swarm of birds came in and picked Ella up and flew her to safety.
"Ugh why can't I sing?" Sky groaned, as she became the lone remaining person from the trio.
Chef turned his attention to Sky as he went in with both hands in an attempt to grab her, Sky managed to flip herself onto his arm, but Chef did some quick thinking, managing to bounce his arm up and down so Sky was forced to hold on tight. Which Chef took advantage, using his other hand he picked her up and captured her.
Confessional, Sky
What good is an alliance if I'm not even on a team with them! UGH! I promised I wouldn't start off on the losing team again… yet here we are. At least we aren't going to a ceremony… and Tem was a Gopher too, so at least I'll have one friend.
"Sky has been caught!" Chris yelled over the intercom.
"Wow the gymnast girl is out already?" Raj exclaimed bewilderedly.
"It's a tough challenge Rajee, you gotta have skill and luck on your side," Wayne replied. As the pair was walking right in the middle of the whole film lot, in plain view of everything.
"Yeah. This film set is really neat though. I wonder if they have a hockey arena here?" Raj said, his eyes wandering between the faux buildings.
"I'm sure they do. If they were any good, they would have the number one sport in the nation!" Wayne exclaimed with a fist pump.
"You know this was abandoned right?"
"Oh…"
As the two boys each gave each other blank looks, Monster Chef appeared from around a row of buildings, staring them down. Wayne and Raj's faces turned as white as a ghost and their eyes as wide as saucers.
Confessional, Wayne
Okay… I know I said if they had a hockey rink, that it would make this place really cool. But man I gotta say that that monster is so cool eh.
The boys seemed to run back and forth between the buildings, screaming their heads off, as they seemed to go faster and faster. It looked as though at one point the pair had multiplied a strange amount of times. Monster Chef, for his part, played along by slowly sticking his hand through several fake doors and windows. The two boys collided into each other one last time, screaming and crying as Monster Chef bent over and picked the two of them up.
Once in the air the camera panned to a hiding Raihan and Anne Maria as they tried to remain quiet. Just as Anne Maria made a signal the two suddenly froze when Wayne and Raj's ear piercing howls echoed through the film lot.
Confessional, Raihan
I wonder who THAT could be. You would think they were in an opera with how loud they were.
"I love you bro!" Wayne exclaimed.
"I love you too bro!" Raj exclaimed back. The pair had tears streaming down their faces as the monster scooped them up.
"You boys need to get it together, this is only the first challenge!" Chef yelled through his monster microphone.
"Sir yes sir!" Wayne and Raj said at the same time.
"That said… you two will be separated. Raj is on the Costumers and Wayne will be on the… uh… Killer Grips!" The boys again began to sob as Chef placed them in their separate bouncy houses. Raj with his other five teammates in the pink house, and Wayne alone in his red one.
Raj dried his tears as he looked at his team. Then he looked out the bounce house to see Wayne doing the same in his red bounce house. "So… you're Raj," Lauren airily mentioned.
"And you're Lauren," Raj seemed to slightly back away. "Nice to meet you again."
"I'm Tem," Tem shouted.
"Soy Carmen," Carmen spoke up.
"Soy? That kind of pansy vegan food?" Chase interjected. "So good to have another guy on the team so we don't have to deal with these vegetarian girls."
"I'm all meat," Raj clapped. "I love a thick steak with juice just running down my chin," Raj smiled. "You're Charles?"
"Actually it's Chase," the tanned influencer explained.
"And I'm Sky. I for one enjoy having another athlete. Though I confess I don't follow hockey too much."
"Bummer," Raj sighed.
"And you shouldn't cry," Lauren said in a sincere voice. "You'll stand out more if you scream instead!"
The newly formed Costumers started to engage in small talk as they all circled up.
Confessional, Tem
Back here again, and back in the fray. Though I will take this over being blown up. Raj seems nice, Carmen is a hoot, and Sky is stable. Chase might be rough… and Lauren is…. Well, do I need to say more?
Confessional, Raj
What's a grip?
Confessional, Sky
Hopefully with another athlete… and whatever sports skills Chase supposedly has… we can win! Not sure about Lauren…
Confessional, Wayne
What's a costumer?
"Yeesh those two were loud, at least we know Chef isn't anywhere near us," Raihan exclaimed, as she and Anne Maria strode their way through a row of makeup trailers on the outskirts of the film lot.
"For sure girl. Who knew a couple of bros could scream so loudly," Anne Maria replied, the pair sharing a chuckle at Wayne and Raj's expense. "What do you do for hobbies?" Anne Maria asked as they quieted down again.
"I don't really know. I never really felt like I had much time for a hobby. Just focused on school, and getting myself up and through college you know," Raihan replied with a shrug of her shoulders, shoving her hands into her pockets.
"You don't have something you're really passionate about? Could not be me."
"Yeah I know you really love your hair. I mean we're over in the makeup trailers, maybe there's fashion you can teach me about. I'd love to try and find a hobby while I'm here."
"Of course! Let's go get you some fashion tips!"
Confessional, Raihan
I applied for the show to mainly get out of my parent's shadow. They've kept me in this sort of bubble of perfection, and I'd love to branch out and find a new hobby other than perfectionism. And I think Anne Maria is the perfect person to help me with that.
Confessional, Anne Maria
My last go around, I got really caught up in how loyal people were to me. So I think this time I'm going to stay in my lane and try to just form some real genuine bonds with people while I'm here.
As the two girls moved around the trailer, looking for anything of use, it began to lurch forward, causing the pair to fall to the front of the trailer with a loud crash and scream.
"Girl what is this madness!" Anne Maria yelped as she pulled out a spray can for her hair.
"I think Chef got us," Raihan replied, coughing through the hairspray.
"What the heck Chef! Couldn't you have waited for us to leave!" Anne Maria exclaimed, directing her shouting towards the roof of the trailer.
"Sorry ladies, I've got a lot of you to catch, can't cut anyone slack," Chef said through his microphone. Walking the trailer back to the bouncy house containing Wayne, Chef began to violently shake the trailer forcing Anne Maria and Raihan out of it and into the bouncy house.
"Hey guys! Welcome aboard!" Wayne exclaimed.
"Whatever, pasty," Anne Maria said with an eye roll.
Confessional, Wayne
Isn't a pasty a sticky note?
Confessional, Raihan
Not the way I wanted to start this season… But I guess we weren't last… but I'd rather us be first. No, I need us to be first.
Confessional, Lauren
If you're gonna hide a body clap your hands (clap clap)
If you're gonna hide a body clap your hands (clap clap)
The camera cut not even a few feet away from the bouncy houses and the monster to see Justin and Sugar strolling along, both using Justin's mirror to check out their looks.
"You are so hot Justin," Sugar drooled, as she stared at Justin's face in the mirror.
"The modeling agency and their contacts really helped me a lot, but it's mostly all genetic," Justin replied with a smooth smile. "I could probably get you some of my contacts after the show."
"Really!? I've only ever done pageants, I'd love to expand my brand!" Sugar exclaimed. "And maybe do a collab with you honey," Sugar replied with a wink and a low growl that Justin caught, causing him to make a nervous glance away from her.
"Yeah of course. We gotta just make sure us beautiful people stick together!" Justin exclaimed.
"You mean like an alliance?" Sugar asked.
Before Justin could reply the monster reached down and wrapped its hand around the pair. Justin shouted, "DON'T TOUCH MY HEAD, HANDS, FEET, BUTT, OR ANYWHERE IN THE STOMACH OR CHEST REGION!" The monster nodded and gently placed Justin in the bouncy house, while dropping Sugar head first inside causing her to bounce up and down a multitude of times before finally Wayne dove and grabbed her and stopped her bouncing.
"Justin and Sugar are caught, the next alumni caught will be on the Screaming Gaffers, and the next newbie will be on the Killer Grips!" Chris exclaimed through his megaphone.
Confessional, Sugar
Justin is a hunk, I am still loyal to my wizard. But after watching Alejandro manipulate his way to the top, I wanna keep a guy like Justin in my corner to help me with that, you know.
Confessional, Justin
First of all, Sugar would never get a modeling contract. Have you seen how sculpted I am compared to her pudge? That said, she is a useful player to have around for me. She is not afraid to get her hands dirty, and I need someone like that. I just need to make sure she doesn't realize I'm using her… shouldn't be too hard.
"Devin, you can't lone wolf this challenge. You need to have a partner or something!" Carrie exclaimed, as she chased after Devin, who was sprinting through the film lot looking for areas to hide.
"Have you not been listening to the intercom Carrie? It's always groups of people caught. The people working by themselves have a better chance of making it to that top team!" Devin exclaimed, a look of determination across his face.
"Don't you want to be on the same team as me though, homie?" Carrie asked, clearly out of breath as she huffed and puffed.
"I do, but I want to win this challenge also. And I think it would be best that we separate and create as much distance from Chef as possible.!" Devin mused, with no sign of stopping, Carrie shrugged and strolled off to another part of the film lot.
Confessional, Carrie
Devin can be a bit boneheaded when it comes to basic strategy and stuff. I also think the break up just makes him want to prove that he doesn't need help… this is going to be a long journey isn't it.
As Devin kept running, he looked behind him to notice that Carrie was no longer with him. He looked sad for a brief moment, missing his companion, but he soldiered on for a brief moment before he face planted himself right into the robot monster's ankle.
Knocking himself out cold, Devin fell onto his back completely in a daze. Chef gently picked him up and walked him over to the bouncy house and softly placed him inside. Wayne prodded him for a bit trying to get him to wake up.
"I think he might be dead eh," Wayne said, his face riddled with fear.
"He'll be fine, he's just passed out," Sugar replied with an eye roll as she continued to steal numerous glances at Justin.
Confessional, Sugar
Justin is good looking but he ain't my wizard… even if he's got abs like a tray of bread rolls… and biceps as rock hard as an apple…
Confessional, Devin
That… did not go as planned. No matter, it's just a challenge to divide the teams. It doesn't matter too much… I'm sure it'll be fine.
"Devin has been caught! Twelve of you remain!" Chris yelled through his megaphone.
Confessional, Carrie
(She facepalmed leaving a giant red handprint on her forehead) A very long journey.
The camera panned down to the bouncy houses, specifically the pink house where the group of six all sat patiently waiting for the remaining campers to be captured. Carmen scooted over to Raj giving him a flirtatious bat of the eyes as she snuggled up next to the hockey boy.
"Hey Raj! Hockey is one of my favorite sports, you know," Carmen said, giving the boy a nice smile.
"Really!? I didn't think anyone else would be into it here!" Raj exclaimed.
"And por que piensas eso?" Carmen asked, an eyebrow raised perplexed.
"I don't know what that means, but a lotta people seem to kinda give me that bored sort of stare whenever I start talking about it, so I just assumed most people don't care about it," Raj explained.
"Isn't Canada like… a big hockey country?"
"Yeah! I'm glad it's not just Wayne and I into hockey here! This is going to be so cool!"
'You don't say…." Carmen seemed to be rather contemplative as Raj started to work his way into the conversation with the other campers.
Confessional, Carmen
Last time I didn't get in with the jocks, and that was my downfall, so now… yo no se pero I wanna get close to at least Raj because he's attached to the hip with Wayne already. Un pococito como Quentin once he and DJ's friendship got more substantial. This time around the guys better not all ignore me again this time, or for that matter the women. I want to actually have a flirt partner for once!
Confessional, Sugar
I AM LOYAL TO MY WIZARD CONSARNIT!
Carrie ran from her hiding place as the monster continued to thud around. When the announcement that Devin had been caught she rolled her eyes. "I told him he couldn't go it alone," Carrie mumbled.
As she ran through the movie sets she collided straight into Jaiden, tackling her straight into the front of a small bush prop sending it crashing into the ground with a loud thud.
"Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry Jaiden I didn't see you there!' Carrie exclaimed, standing up and then helping Jaiden up.
"It's okay… Carrie right?" Jaiden asked, giving the curly blonde a small smile.
"Yes!" Carrie exclaimed, "I'm so excited to meet you, you were one of my favorites on Revenge, I was so sad to see you and Lightning having to turn on each other."
"It's no big deal, he made the most of it, which was all I could have asked from him," Jaiden said with a small blush.
"Are you guys… you know…?"
"Yeah we're still together, he really encouraged me to come back and try again. He has full faith in me, which is all I can ask for. What about you?" Jaiden asked, as the two girls began to move down the road of movie sets again in a slow strolling pace.
"Well no… not really. There is a boy. That I really like. But so far it's felt like he looks everywhere but where I am… so it's difficult to kinda live in a different world than he's in sometimes."
"I'm sure it'll all work out at the end of the day. You can only control what you can control, you know."
"Yeah I knoooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwww!" Carrie shouted, as Chef's monster scooped her and Jaiden up off the ground and tossed them into the new green bouncy house.
"Carrie and Jaiden have both been caught and are now the first two members of the Screaming Gaffers!" Chris shouted through his megaphone.
Confessional, Carrie
I love Jaiden! She is so sweet, and she seems to be someone that genuinely cares about a person rather than seeing them as a number. When I applied that was always my biggest fear, getting played by some master manipulator.
Confessional, Jaiden
I like Carrie, and I can sense she has a strong bond with Devin. Perhaps she might be in love. I know Dawn tried to teach me her aura reading stuff, but I just do not see the colors. It just feels like a vibe. Either way I like her and am so glad we ended up together.
After the two girls were caught, the camera panned to two boys. Carson was hiding under a desk within one of the many set buildings. Devante creeped up around the desk, crawling on all fours keeping himself low and hidden from a possible monster sighting.
"Hey Carson! Just the person I wanted to see!" Devante exclaimed excitedly. Carson jumped and bumped his head on the desk, jumping from the suddenness of Devante appearing.
"Oh hey Devante, what's up?" Carson asked groggily, rubbing the top of his head in comfort.
"Well, given that odds are since we're hiding together, we'll end up on the same team, I was thinking that we could maybe team up or form a sort of alliance," Devante inquired.
"Oh… well, I mean I'm not going to say no of course haha," Carson replied with a small nervous smile.
"Great! Out of all of the returnees you were definitely the most strategic and trustworthy, and I really want to play with people who care about the game you know!"
"I totally get it! I felt the same way my first time…." Before Carson could even finish his sentence, Chef plunged his monster hand through the fake building and grabbed Carson, Devante, and the desk and scooped them up. Devante looked a little freaked out being grabbed, whereas Carson looked as though this was another day at the office. Chef dropped the two boys into the bouncy house with Carson and Jaiden and then launched the desk away from them turning it into a small dot in the sky.
Confessional, Devante
Given most of the returnees and newbies don't seem to be the biggest strategists, I want to align with Carson, someone who has proven to at least think about the game for longer than ten seconds. Besides, I need someone to do the work for me… I don't want to be the one having to socialize twenty-four seven.
Confessional, Carson
That dude screams snake in the grass. I won't obviously say no to an alliance. But needless to say I am not committed. I am glad to be back of course, and I absolutely do not want to squander this opportunity. So I'm not going to turn around and betray him immediately either.
"Carson and Devante have been captured, one more newbie and returnee for the Gaffers!"
Zee and Beardo walked by the drop off point just after the monster dropped Carson and Devante in their designated bouncy houses.
"I told you dude. Hiding in plain sight was going to work," Zee said, with a sip of his orange soda as he nudged Beardo with his elbow.
Beardo gave a small cha-ching sound in celebration and a fist pump. "Let's not celebrate too soon though, there are still six other people out there that Chef has to catch," Beardo replied.
"I know dude, we can just chillax in the meantime, and talk about our life stories!'
"So what's yours?"
"I don't have too much to say. I did get into this freak accident when I was a kid and had to get my leg amputated," Zee said, pulling his red pant leg up revealing a prosthetic leg to which Beardo let out a large gasp in response.
"I'm so sorry that happened to you."
"Don't worry man, it's no big deal at all, what about you?"
"I've just always had a passion for beatboxing. And when I was younger I always found making sounds to be a lot easier than actually talking to people."
"I get it man, that social anxiety can take its toll for sure…." Before Zee could finish his sentence, he was cut off as Chef came swooping in, grabbing both of them and tossing them into the bouncy house.
"Only so long before I caught you two hiding by the bouncy houses, I was in the military, I've seen all the tricks in the book!" Chef exclaimed, earning a bunch of eye rolls from a lot of the returning campers.
Confessional, Zee
I was born without a leg, but I always say I lost it in some crazy accident because it makes it sound way cooler than it really is! And Beardo is really cool too, I can really relate to the social anxiety thing a lot.
Confessional, Beardo
Zee stuck out to me as someone I feel that is similar to me in the sense that we like to chill out and be mellow. With Ella being on the other team, I need to focus on finding new friends out here. Especially since I don't want to run into a Heather situation again you know.
"Beardo and Zee have been caught, the final six will be on the Hollering Mixers, however to make sure you all have incentive to try, the winner of this challenge will pick the trailer for their team, so I'd suggest you keep trying your hardest!"
Beardo and Zee bounced in the bounce house. Beardo hit Zee's leg as a slight clang echoed. "What kind of bounce house is made of metal?" Devante asked.
Before anyone could really give him an answer Beardo perfectly replicated that noise. "That's what it sounded like, right?"
"Right…." Devante leered. "Well, I suppose it could be worse."
"How so?" asked Jaiden.
"Well my arm could be broken, and I could be here with less competent people, or… well… crazies," Devante suddenly got a dark look in his eyes.
"How would you define crazy?" Carrie asked.
"Remember that clown girl on the tram? And the youtuber?" Devante mentioned.
"Considering we're on land rather than an island, it should be easier to avoid people like that, especially with more teams available," Carson pointed out.
"That's cool and all but is it okay if we start bouncing?" Zee asked. The others stared at him. "What? It's what you're supposed to do in a house like this."
Confessional, Carson
Devante' strikes as a bit of a complainer, but if he looks on the good side of things, then Jaiden and I are probably going to get him on our side.
Confessional, Zee
One time I told my school teacher that I lost my leg in a bouncy house incident. (He begins to laugh) She really thought a bouncy house can fly high into the stratosphere over the Mexican-Guatemalan border. Makes sense why she got fired the next day. Or maybe that was because of her showing the football team photos of her medical procedure. I dunno.
Confessional, Jaiden
At least these rookies seem like nice people to get along with. (she claps her hand) Maybe I can get a couple together this time and it'd be so good to put on my blog. And I am SO glad to be with Carson. Nice to have some familiarity here.
Angelo was cowering in the very far back corner of the film lot attempting to just stay as far away from Chef as humanly possible without getting in trouble for going out of bounds. He let out a small cheer before he slammed his hand over his mouth.
"Please just don't come over here," Angelo mumbled to himself as he curled up into a ball to make himself look smaller.
"Why wouldn't you want me over here?" Ella asked, as her little birdies from earlier finally let her back down next to Angelo.
"Oh," Angelo said, peeking out from behind his knees, "I wasn't talking about you I was talking about Chef."
"I totally understand. Are… are you holding up okay?" Ella asked, leaning down to the boy.
"I'm doing okay I guess. I mean I already have my massive anxiety, but making the top six in a challenge has helped a bit," Angelo smiled.
"Don't worry, we all started out really nervous our first times, you'll grow used to it," Ella said, pulling Angelo up from his fetal position. He dusted off his shirt and stood taller and straighter.
"Thanks Ella. That really means a lot."
"I just don't like seeing people struggle. I want to see us all succeed. Especially if we're on a team together."
Confessional, Angelo
Coming from a theater background I actually feel really confident that I could do decently well with some of the themes this season. I just hope that confidence manages to stick when the pressure is on. But making it onto the 'best team' is certainly a start.
Confessional, Ella
I like Angelo, he seems like a pure soul. He's someone that I hope can go far in this competition and grow. It's not always about the hardcore strategy and betrayal you know.
Before Angelo could say anything Chef and his monster had found the pair and immediately scooped them up before they could run away.
Confessional, Chef
Damn kids. Of course they were hiding in the corner. Just as annoying as those annoying campers in Call of Duty. I don't know who PurpleChromander is but they're so ANNOYING!
Confessional, Angelo
I can't believe someone actually took the time to talk to me. Maybe I don't have to fear as much as I thought I did… No, this is still insane and crazy.
"Angelo and Ella have been caught. Four of you are left!"
The camera cut to Courtney, who had been constantly moving throughout the whole challenge, keeping her distance from the monster. As she was making another dash to a new building, Shawn collided straight into her.
"Oh god, hey Shawn," Courtney said with a groan as she slowly stood up from the collision, helping Shawn up as well.
"Sorry about that Courtney, I didn't see you there. I've been on a mad sprint for a bit now since my first run in with that thing."
"It's fine, I've been running around a lot too…." Courtney paused for a moment, bringing her hand to her chin,
"I know that look, what're you thinking?" Shawn inquired.
"Well it's just those two newbie girls left right?" Courtney asked.
"Yeah, why?"
"We're all on the same team anyways, and Chris said the final player gets first dibs on the team's trailer."
"Okay and?"
"Well why don't we work together to make sure we get the trailer we want. The newbies might overthink it and pick a bad trailer thinking it's some sneaky good trailer."
"You've been hanging out with Scott and Duncan a lot haven't you?"
"I'm dating one of them, Shawn…. Of course I have been."
"Right right. Chris is a lot of things, but I don't think he's ever lied about a reward."
"Exactly, I know you're not one for sleeping with a group but…"
"I can't exactly sleep in a tree this time Courtney, so I'd want the nice trailer too."
"Then it is settled," the two sealed the deal with a high-five.
Confessional, Shawn
Courtney was someone I admired in our original season, and it seems she has gotten a lot stronger since. Outside of Jasmine, she is someone I feel I could trust to handle her own in a zombie apocalypse.
Confessional, Courtney
Shawn is someone that I know has winner potential. He made it the furthest days wise out of all the returnees here, let alone merged. He's someone I need to watch out for, but I also respect him… despite his… quirks. Jasmine, girl, how do you put up with him?
"I still don't get how you haven't just punched that jerk right in the face. I know I would have," Hilde said, as she and Emma walked between a row of trashed movie sets that looked like they had monster claw marks and bites in them.
"I just don't see the point… besides his legal team would be all over me. It just wouldn't be worth it," Emma explained. "What's your story anyways?"
"What do you mean?"
"Well you just seem rather… angry."
"No real reason. Just emotional is all. Some say it's a blessing, others a curse. It's all relative really," Hilde shrugged.
"I get that, I'm the same way. I can get really emotional over certain things. Chase'll tell you that I'm his crazy ex-girlfriend. I cannot believe we dodged Chef this long, we've had some close run-ins, but all in all we've done quite well."
"For sure! I'd kill to get one of those nice fancy trailers if we don't win. Courtney or Shawn better not mess it up."
"Doesn't Shawn like to sleep in trees?" The girls paused for a moment, shuddering at the thought of sleeping in a tree for fun.
Confessional, Hilde
I know I break guitars and golf clubs… but seriously Chase? Breaking Brake lines? Dude get your attitude in check, cause if it were me I'd check it for you.
Confessional, Emma
I'm glad Hilde let me vent. She is incredibly intimidating, and I don't think she's one of those friendly intimidating people either, she seems like she'd actually break something if she was mad enough.
As the pair quieted down a blitz of gray and orange ran by them. Gathering their bearings they realized Shawn and Courtney had sprinted right past them, and then they started to hear the thump of the robot come up behind them, Emma screamed throwing her arms up in distress instantly getting herself caught. Hilde with a bit more skill managed to dodge Chef's grabs, but she too would eventually be caught by Chef Hatchet.
Confessional, Hilde
Damn returnees… I'd be a little more angry, but honestly just gotta respect it, that was smart.
Shawn and Courtney looked at each other seeing that Emma and Hilde were caught, they both nodded, signaling Shawn to turn around and head back towards the monster. Shawn made a mad dash to try and slip between the monster's legs but a quick maneuver by Chef blocked that path off, Shawn then tried to to climb over his feet, but Chef using his hacky sack skills, kicked Shawn up in the air and grabbed him as well.
Confessional, Chef
Back in the military we used to play a bunch of games to pass time on base. Hacky sack was one of my personal favorites.
Confessional, Courtney
Shawn and I basically concocted a plan to have Chef catch the girls first, and then Shawn would get himself caught so then I would have final say on the trailer. Nothing against Shawn but we're both aware enough to know his reputation is… not the cleanest.
Confessional, Shawn
(He sits in the makeup trailer eyeing a bottle of deodorant. He picks it up and sniffs it)
Whoo! This isn't as good smelling as the stuff Jasmine makes me put on. Still peeved that we have to devote storage to these high-jean products.
"Alright now that all of you are here," Dakota began, she stood in front of four trailers, from left to right the quality of each was clearly different. On the far left the trailer was incredibly shiny, and looked as though it had every single luxury you could possibly want. The next one looked more standard, very nice and seemed like an above average luxury. The next one looked functional albeit did not appear to have any of the extra stuff the other two had, and looked incredibly cheap. However the final trailer was clearly the worst one, although it was put together, it was clear based on the grime and dirt all over it, that the trailer likely only had beds and perhaps some shattered glass for a mirror.
"Chris and Chef would be here, but they're off taking their 'acting lunch break' whatever that means. So you guys have me here instead! Oh and Sam!" Dakota explained, as Sam sheepishly gave a wave as he walked out from behind the set of trailers.
"Sam?!" Anne Maria exclaimed. "I didn't know Chris was talking about you when he said you helped make the monster! What're you doing here!?"
"I got offered an intern job here after last season, and I decided to take it," Sam exclaimed, a small smile appearing on his face.
"Why'd you wanna work on a reality show? I thought you wanted to do something with video games?" Carson asked the gamer.
"I thought this would be a good opportunity for me…. Among other reasons," Sam said, shooting a small glance at Dakota as they both blushed.
Confessional, Anne Maria
They're so going to hook up by the end of this season just watch. I'm glad Sam is pursuing her though, not every day a drop dead gorgeous babe like Dakota wants a guy like Sam. Not saying Sam is a bad guy, he just isn't… in the traditional archetype.
"Anyways!" Dakota exclaimed, trying to be professional. "Courtney as the winner of the challenge, you get to decide which trailer your team will stay in."
"I already discussed with my team a bit, and we decided that we'll be going with the nice trailer on the far left," Courtney exclaimed.
Confessional, Hilde
I'm used to being a sort of leader, especially in my band. Courtney and Shawn know what they're doing so I do trust them not to lead us to a loss. But one wrong step and I'll take over.
"Gaffers, as the runner ups you get the next pick, I'll give you guys a moment to discuss," Dakota said,
"I think we should just go with the next nicest trailer," Jaiden said, earning a nod of agreement from Beardo and Carrie.
"I don't know, I feel like Chris would maybe hide something good in one of the worse looking ones, it could be worth it to take the worst one for an advantage," Devante proposed, shooting a glance at Carson.
"I don't know, Chris isn't one to lie about rewards. I feel like for our own benefit taking the nicer one is best, what do you think Zee?" Carson said, earning an eye roll from Devante.
"I'm good with whatever man," Zee said, taking another sip from his orange soda.
"Alright Dakota, we'll take the one to the right of the Mixers," Jaiden exclaimed with a smile.
Confessional, Devante
Not even Carson wanted to hear me out. Man, I'm on a team of wimps. Like you gotta take risks, and there's bound to be some benefit to the worse trailer, cause then what's the point in having us choose.
Confessional, Beardo
That Devante clearly already has the game top of mind. I'll have to keep a watchful eye on him. (He makes a sort of whooshing sound as he forms a spyglass with his hands and looks around the confessional trailer)
"Grips it is…." Dakota couldn't even finish her sentence before Justin and Anne Maria exclaimed at the same time. "We'll take that one!" They both pointed to the mediocre looking trailer that was just the next one over from the one the Gaffers picked.
"Alright then…"
"Could Rajee and I perhaps offer a trade proposal so we can be on the same team?" Wayne exclaimed, raising his hand up as if he was still in elementary school.
"I don't think…"
"PLEASE!" Raj cried out, his eyes widening like a cat begging for its food.
"NO! No team trades. Sounds like a terrible idea," Dakota said.
"This isn't the NHL guys, just drop it," Raihan said with a sigh as she had her hand on her forehead in disappointment.
"But…"
"No buts you two, you're wasting episode time!" Dakota exclaimed.
Confessional, Wayne/Raj
Wayne: I can't believe they won't let us be together Rajee
Raj: I know Wayner, that doesn't mean we can't still be friends.
Wayne: You're right there Rajee, our buddy Derek transferred to a different hockey team, we're still cool but on the ice we still play to win against him, friendship aside.
Confessional, Raihan
Those two are so rough around the edges, my parents would hate having them as their kids… but they do seem nice enough.
"This leaves the Costumers with the worst trailer, I will let you all get settled in," Dakota said, as she and Sam left the campers behind.
The camera cut to inside the Grips trailer, which had the basics, three sets of bunk beds, as well as a small couch and table on one side of the trailer, as well as a mirror and sink on the other side. Next to it there was a small traditional trailer bathroom. The interior had no decor of any sort, and was mostly just a variety of wood and metal along with a light brown carpet floor.
"I guess there's a small shower outside," Devin said, as he entered the trailer after investigating the exterior of the trailer. However Sugar, Anne Maria, and Justin all seemed to be fawning over the mirror.
"I am SO glad, this trailer has a mirror, I was so worried we wouldn't have one," Justin exclaimed as she struck a pose.
"You're telling me! I could only use my own little personal mirror back on Pahkiwhatever," Anne Maria excitedly said.
"I'm so with you Anne Maria. This is a massive upgrade from our season!" Sugar exclaimed, striking her own pose in the mirror which was met with looks of disgust or concern from her teammates which she didn't seem to notice.
Confessional, Devin
I hope this pretty person nonsense doesn't carry over into a challenge that actually matters, because we can't be worrying about our hair and tan lines when we have seventeen other players to beat.
"Where is the mirror? I need to be able to style my hair!" Chase exclaimed in a panic, as his team entered the worst trailer, it was clear they were in for a long season. There were three sets of bunk beds, with thin sheets. A small sink and toilet on the side and a dark brown carpet, however everything else that you would usually find in a trailer was nowhere to be found.
"This is ridiculous, how do they expect us to live like this!? Carmen yelled. "CHRIS YOU ARE THE DEVIL!"
Confessional, Chris
Had I gotten my way they'd have only gotten beds and they'd be required to walk about a half mile to the nearest bathroom. However we're required to put a sink and toilet at least in every trailer in the case of an emergency.
Confessional, Chase
I would think someone like Chris who has incredibly stylish hair would understand the NECESSITY of having a mirror to make sure one's hair is primed and perfect.
"They really overloaded with the beauty queens this season," Sky chuckled, as she and Tem bunked up together.
"You don't say? They literally have three of them all on one team," Tem replied.
"Anyways, before they all wander over here. I talked to Shawn and Ella during the challenge, and we wanted to do something like an old Gophers alliance," Sky explained.
"I'd be down for that. But how would that work with Shawn and Ella over on the Mixers."
"We'll figure something out, but ideally we swap together or are able to help each other in some way."
"Sounds good. Anyways, how are you and Dave going?"
"Oh well… we're doing good, the producers actually visited us together and wanted at least one of us back. Dave really pushed for me to come back, he was so supportive of me!"
"Aw, that's so sweet. He was a bit of a little… you know what back on season one though."
"You don't have to tell me," Sky chuckled. "But we managed to work it all out, and we also managed to dispel all the rumors my ex was swirling on Instasham."
"Oh my god I saw that, I didn't know he was your ex."
"Yeah he was, he got super pissed about how everything went down, and needless to say he went off the deep end."
"HEY GIRLS!" Lauren exclaimed, jumping up from behind Tem and Sky and wrapping her arms around their shoulders. "What're we talking about? Our favorite skull shapes?"
"Uh… sure…" Sky replied.
Confessional, Lauren
I really like this trailer… It feels like home in a way. I hope that the others feel the same way (She stares deeply into the reader's soul)
Confessional, Tem
I like Shawn, and Ella…. Is a non threat in my eyes. So I would definitely be willing to work with the old Gophers, especially in these small teams, any allies are welcomed ones. Aside from that though I want to make sure I don't tunnel vision too hard again. I think as long as I start going with the flow, I can make it far here…. hopefully.
"The teams have been decided, but we have so many more twists and turns in store this season, so stay tuned for our first elimination ceremonies of the season! Come back next time to another dramatic episode of TOTAL! DRAMA! ACTION!
Teams
Hollering Mixers: Courtney, Ella, Shawn, Angelo, Emma, Hilde
Screaming Gaffers: Beardo, Carson, Jaiden, Carrie, Devante, Zee
Killer Grips: Anne Maria, Justin, Sugar, Devin, Raihan, Wayne
Lethal Costumers: Carmen, Sky, Tem, Chase, Lauren, Raj
Reviews:
LordGemini: (Trygve) Hopefully your opinions on some characters changed in this chapter. We ultimately did not randomize this season as we felt actually having the pairs would make things a bit more fair with it being half and half, however as you can see we did deliberately separate the pairings so they can grow on their own. The first chapter is just an introduction, we just wanted to get everyone at least one small scene, but I think you will see with each episode that the main focuses will rotate around, whereas Angelo maybe didn't get a lot last episode, he got some this episode. Also in regards to Beardo, if we kept him as just a dude making sounds, I don't think he'd be viable at all in this story, this is also his second season in this series so realistically he'd talk a bit more as he's more out of his shell.
Rj: Hopefully with this chapter we were able to change your mind on some of these characters. I'd argue that Beardo has more friends this time around and this time he is going to be taking initiative to work with campers new and old to get further. I'm glad you enjoyed the poster introduction as it was a chance to flex creativity.
SuperSonicHeroes: (Trygve) I'm glad you enjoyed the first episode and the cast, hopefully it lives up to your expectations.
Rj: It's going to be fun writing all of these characters, hopefully you'll be in for a good ride even if some go home early.