Author's Note
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-MisterStevenson
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MatiasND- Yes, it was pretty unexpected. But will she appear again...? Possibly.
It opened on Chris standing on the dock.
(Narrated by Chris McLean)
Last time on Total Drama Island! The campers were faced with a real "sticky" scenario, when they had to travel all the way from one side of the island to the other whilst covered in the most maplest of syrup.
Things got heated on the Energetic Eels, when Amy was leading them around in circles. Leading to a punch to the face courtesy of Emma! I'm both shocked yet not at all surprised.
The Council of Men took the win, and won a big meal as reward. The losers were the Energetic Eels, they're getting around a lot today, eh?
In a vote that surprised nobody, Amy was carried away by the Drone of Despair, cementing her as the second person kicked off the island. I guess her chance at redemption got flushed down the toilet...wait, that was All-Stars, so nevermind.
Who will be dragged down the Dock of Shame next? Find out on today's episode of Total...Drama...Island!
(Cut to Opening and Back)
It opened on the 24 campers eating some sort of breakfast substance in the Mess Hall. The Council of Men looked disappointed after being exposed to that reward meal, and everyone else looked indifferent at the choice of breakfast.
(Confessional)
Tyler- "Ohh, yesterday's meal was so good! It's tough going back to the slop they serve after that."
(Confessional End)
It cut to the Compassionate Capybaras' table, where conversations were forming. "So, where exactly was our "strong and fearless leader" during yesterday's challenge?" Mildred asked, raising an eyebrow at Axel. "Hey, it's your fault for not keeping up with me. We needed to be quick, and you weren't quick." Axel answered.
"Well if I remember correctly, four of us made it across...and you were stuck to a cliff miles away from the finish line." Mildred smugly said. "*growls* Listen here you-!" Axel was about to go off. "Wait! Please, all this team conflict is unnecessary. We didn't even lose the challenge." Ella pointed out.
It panned over to Anne Maria, who was filing her nails. "Not to mention you both sound like a couple o' yapping chihuahuas." She said. "Aw, Chihuahuas are so totally adorable." Sadie suddenly interjected. "I totes agree, and they fit all snug in your purse...though they do tend to have attitude problems." Katie added.
It panned back over to Axel and Mildred, who were staring daggers at the other. "You know, you're a grown woman. So getting worked up over a teenager like me is pretty pathetic..." Axel fired off, shocking the entire team...except Sadie and Katie who were too busy giggling over a pair of matching pink rings they were wearing.
(Confessional)
Anne Maria- "Oh-ho no she didn't!"
Ella- "Why can't we all just get along!? We're not a bunch of hormone-driven teenagers..."
Mildred- "Maybe I have been a little hyper fixated...but that *bleep* was uncalled for.
(Confessional End)
It then cut back over to The Council of Men's table. "...Dudes, do you ever get the feeling something's about to happen?" Tyler asked the table. "I mean, things happen every day at every second. So of course I get the feeling." Raj answered, not at all getting what Tyler meant.
Meanwhile, Rodney was making goo goo eyes for just about every girl in the Mess Hall. "Rodney, you need to get your lover's emotions under control." Brick said. "...Huh?" Rodney absentmindedly asked. "He's right. You drop to your knees for any girl that shows the slightest kind gesture towards you. It may be due to a lack of a proper education of women in general..." Damien began rambling on.
"Hey, tell you what. Get your head in the game, and I'll give you some relationship advice after the challenge. Sound cool?" Raj asked, holding out a fist. "...Did you say something?" Rodney looked at Raj, not hearing a SINGLE THING anyone just said. "..." B just facepalmed.
It proceeded to cut over to the Royal Rabbits' table. "Oh, those mattresses last night were such an improvement. They certainly met my lumbar support requirements if I must admit." Topher said. "I can only imagine what the winner's cabin is like? They probably have stuff like memory foam mattresses in there..." Dakota mumbled.
"*crowd of sighs*" Beardo fantasized about being first place. "Meh, I slept in the cargo bay of an airplane for a while. I don't mind some crummy beds." Ezekiel shrugged. "How you were treated was terrible, and I feel so sorry." Dawn put a hand on Ezekiel's back. But Zeke seemed to be put off by this, and moved to a different seat.
"Huh, maybe we are alike in some ways." Scary Girl observed.
(Confessional)
Dawn- "So I don't have the greatest grasp on social interactions, but I am still a proud Moonchild."
Dakota- "You know, I'm actually starting to get into this game. And while my team are a bunch of...oddballs. I'm starting to have some fun."
Beardo- "Things are still good, and I seem to be in good with everyone...and I haven't uttered a single word to anyone since I got here!"
(Confessional End)
It now cut over to the Energetic Eels, seemingly enjoying breakfast more than usual. "Hey, anyone notice how much less...negative it is right now?" Lindsay asked. "Yeah, it's almost like the most toxic person on the island was just voted out." Trent answered. "I personally still can't get over how Emma decked Amy in the face...and how I wasn't there to see it!" Eva exclaimed.
"Hehe...yeah." Emma shyly laughed. "And hey, maybe we'll have a comeback now that our dead weight has been dropped." Justin suggested. "Yeah...a comeback..." Sammy wasn't even paying attention, as she was too happy about Amy's sudden departure. "I'm just glad everybody's happy!" Lindsay clapped her hands.
And (almost) everyone seemed to be...until Chris walked in with a surprise announcement. "Good morning boys and girls." Chris said. "Chris? What're you doing here so soon?" Damien asked, very suspiciously. "Don't worry, I just came here to announce...today's challenge!" Chris exclaimed.
"WHAT!?" Was the common consensus of everyone in the Mess Hall.
(Confessional)
Tyler- "Three days! There's supposed to be a challenge every THREE days!"
Sammy- "I'm still a little tired from yesterday, maybe this is intentional?"
Axel- "...Not even surprised."
(Confessional End)
"So, now that everyone is done complaining. Meet me over by the camp Amphitheater in fifteen minutes, if you somehow don't know the way, the "popular kids" will show you." Chris explained, taking a jab at the new contestants. "Great, I have a feeling what this is." Eva rolled her eyes.
It cut over to the Amphitheater, where all four teams were crowding in two sets of bleachers. "Maybe we should've worked on the seating arrangement." Brick said. "What difference would it make? We'd still be in the exact same place." Axel stated. It then cut to the main stage, where Chris walked up.
"Welcome to the Amphitheater!" Chris began. "Now you all may have a few questions, specifically about the challenge. And allow me to explain with...this!" Chris motioned over to Chef driving a golf cart, which was pulling something covered in a tarp.
"The last challenge was just a cheap, inoffensive bit of filler to build up to this!" Chris announced as the tarp was removed, revealing four small assembly stations and a 30 foot tall replica of the Tokyo Tower. "What the...?" "Jumping jelly beans!" "Wow, eh." Damien, Ella, and Ezekiel all reacted.
"We began with a challenge from Season 1, then we kinda did one from the Reboot, and now we're heading on to World Tour in today's...Japanese-themed challenge!" Chris announced. "*gasp* World Tour!? Do we get to sing!?" Ella was jumping up and down. "I would prefer if you didn't." Chris answered.
"The first part of your challenge is to make your own sushi. We provided the rice, seaweed, and other sushi-esque things...but y'all can score extra points if you catch your own fish." Chef explained. "We're going fishing?" "Woo!" "Oh, I hate the smell of live fish." Anne Maria, Raj, and Sammy said.
"And something else, today's reward is something VERY special." Chris began. "Is it more food? Because that brunch was the bomb!" Tyler asked. "No, the winning team will win a Japanese-inspired spa day." Chris announced, shocking a LOT of the campers. "A spa day? I honestly wouldn't mind one of those." Brick scratched his chin.
"And so foreign, and probably expensive...what a motivator." Dawn commented. "I NEEEEED IT!" Emma shouted. It then cut to the 24 campers gathered at the assembly stations. "Alright, the challenge begins in 3...2...1...cook!" Chef exclaimed. It first panned over to The Council of Men, who were making a game plan.
"Half of us will stay here and prep things, while half of us will fish. Who's doing what?" Brick asked. "I can fish! Have been doing it since I was a kid." Raj said. "I'm more of a "hands-off" kind of guy...I'll stay." Damien stepped back. "I don't live near many fishing places, so I'm out by default." Rodney shook his head.
"...I think I'll sit this one out, my hand's cramping up." Tyler said, glancing over at Lindsay. "..." B reached into his coat, and pulled out a collapsible fishing rod. "And I suppose I'll be the third." Brick nodded. "Alright men, let's do this!" The Council of Men chanted as they split into two groups.
It cut over to the Royal Rabbits, who saw the exchange. "The guys have a pretty good plan, I think we should do the same." Dawn suggested. "But we have all the stuff right here, why do we need to get live fish?" Topher asked. "We need those extra points, because we're a team of rejects...and rejects don't usually make it very far." Scary Girl explained.
Topher wanted to argue, but he was afraid of what Scary Girl might do to him. "So, does anybody know how to fish?" Dakota asked. "*Bubbles popping*" Beardo pointed at himself. "Oh, splendid on you!" Dawn said. "And I guess I fished quite a lot when I was...in a different state of mind." Ezekiel spoke up.
"Ooh...depressing." Scary Girl said. "As for me...I did play Fisherman #2 in the short film "Sea-foam and Sea-shells", so I'm well educated in the art of fish catching." Topher bragged. "*sigh* Well, I guess it's you three. Don't mess up, because I don't think they're looking for meatless sushi." Dakota ordered.
And then it turned over to the Energetic Eels, who weren't speaking much on the topic of fishing. "I'm just saying, we have everything here, we don't have to get our hands dirty with that horrible fish smell, I see this as a win." Justin explained. "I...okay, I guess I agree with that." Sammy caved.
"But the extra points...alright, let's work hard!" Emma said, determined. "Meh, I guess." Trent shrugged. "I personally wouldn't have minded a tough obstacle." Eva was a little bummed out. "Phishing? Why would Carl make us send a bunch of emails as part of the challenge?" Lindsay wondered.
"...What!?" Eva exclaimed. And finally it cut over to the Compassionate Capybaras. "Okay, here's how things are going to go." Axel began. "Hold up, let me guess...all the strong athletic girls go with you, and the weaklings stay back here?" Mildred scowled. "Actually, I was going to say we stay here." Axel answered, catching her team off guard.
"Oh...I mean..." Mildred was at a loss for words. "Splitting up to fish wastes time and manpower that could be used making sushi here." Axel explained. "I suppose that makes sense." Anne Maria said. "So where do we start?" Katie asked. "First we make the base of our sushi, so get the rice ready!" Axel ordered.
"Which kind of rice?" Sadie asked. "Any kind! Now move out, maggots!" Axel shouted.
(Confessional)
Brick- "See how quickly we came to an agreement? My team is a well oiled machine!"
Emma- "I almost got eliminated yesterday, but I still want to show that I'm my own person, and not tethered to Chase...participating in challenges as much as possible should help."
Dakota- "I've never actually made sushi before, much less cooked something...but it can't be that hard.
Sadie- "...Looks like I'm doing my first solo confession...I'm a little nervous about cooking this. But my parents own a restaurant back home, so that kinda cancels it out!"
(Confessional End)
It cut to Brick, Raj, and B standing at a lake. "Let's not waste any time, gentlemen. We have a challenge to win." Brick said. "Let's do this!" Raj cheered. "..." B nodded, visibly pumped. The three boys approached the edge of the lake, and cast their lines. "So...now what?" Raj asked.
"...Twenty questions?" Brick suggested. "..." B shrugged. And then a few more sets of footsteps were heard approaching. "Hey! What are you doing at the spot we picked, eh!?" The voice of Ezekiel shouted. The camera panned over to reveal Ezekiel, Beardo, and Topher all approaching the lake.
"Sorry boys, we got here first. And Playground's Law dictates that we have dibs." Brick explained. "Ooh...can't argue with Playground's Law." Raj agreed with Brick. "..." B nodded, even he played along with the bit.
"*scoffs* Oh, real mature." Topher rolled his eyes. "I have nothing against you, but we need this win." Ezekiel added. But before this little conflict could escalate into a team squabble, a voice of reason appeared. "Wait! There's...another option." Everyone looked to the voice...Beardo said something.
"We could put our differences aside and...work together?" Beardo suggested. It cut to everyone's reactions, who seemed to be thinking about it. "...I suppose twelve hands are better than six." Brick admitted. "Agreed, let's do this, eh." Ezekiel said.
(Confessional)
Beardo- "It wasn't the most...climactic moment. But I just didn't want us to waste time arguing over something stupid...sorry?"
Topher- "...Could've used a little more pizzazz."
(Confessional End)
It cut back to the Energetic Eels, who were in the process of making California rolls. "They served a million of these things during one of my American photo shoots." Justin shared. "Yep, can't go wrong with a classic!" Emma nodded. "*gags* I hate sushi, the stuff tastes weird. Not to mention the strange mouthfeel." Eva said.
"I actually agree...though more because I was almost killed by some sushi." Trent added, glancing at Lindsay. "Amy would always eat my sushi rolls if we ever went out to one of those fancy places, so I don't have much of an opinion." Sammy rubbed her arm from embarrassment.
"..." Lindsay didn't contribute, as her attention was on a certain clumsy jock. Since she wasn't distracted by Justin, she continued to wonder where she saw him before. It then cut over to the Compassionate Capybara's table, where they were making Futomaki rolls.
"You know, these are considered the hardest kinds of sushi rolls to make?" Katie asked. "That's why we need to do it, to wow the judge or judges!" Axel explained. "You know, I've cooked with fish LOTS of times. I could make Alaskan rolls easy." Mildred interjected.
"I made up my mind, and we're doing Futomaki!" Axel exclaimed. "...Eh, as long as we win." Anne Maria sprayed some hairspray, not at all concerned about the ingredients on the table. "Okay, let's buckle down and do this!" "Yes, no messing around!" Katie and Sadie exclaimed, not at all confident.
It panned over to the Royal Rabbit's side, where Dawn, Dakota, and Scary Girl were waiting for the guys to get back. "So...boring." Dakota groaned. "Don't worry, I sense they will be back any time now." Dawn said. "Or maybe they'll...perhaps they...*growl* I don't have anything." Scary Girl grumbled.
Dakota looked over at Scary Girl, her face scrunching a little. "You know, from one girl to another...I'd personally recommend getting some more sun. Because that is unnaturally pale skin." Dakota pointed out. "Hey! My paleness is a genetic trait!" Lauren said, genuinely offended.
Dawn put a hand on Scary Girl's shoulder. "Do not worry, Lauren. Dakota was not trying to offend you." Dawn said. "...I know." Lauren grumbled, before turning around and doing her own thing.
It finally cut over to The Council of Men, where Damien, Tyler, and Rodney were prepping everything besides the fish. "Put the Oryza Sativa together, then get out the Eutrema Japonicum, and assemble lightly." Damien instructed. "I...bro, what the heck are you talking about!?" Tyler confusedly shouted.
"Yeah, I don't get it." Rodney scratched his head. "*sigh* Put the rice together, and get out the wasabi." Damien clarified. "Ohhh./That makes way more sense." Rodney and Tyler said.
(Confessional)
Damien- "Being one of the only TRULY smart ones in this season is almost MIND NUMBING! My teammates don't really help...except B, in fact I'd say he's the smartest one here."
(Confessional End)
It cut back over to the group at the lake, who seemed to be getting along well. "Okay, is it a man or a woman?" Ezekiel asked. "A woman." Raj answered. "Are they rich or poor?" Ezekiel continued, revealing this to be a game. "Uh...I'd say pretty rich." Raj responded. "Oh! It's my Aunt Gertie!" Ezekiel shouted.
"...No, it's Nichelle Ladonna." Raj said. "*groans* God, I hate that wannabe actress so much." Topher scoffed. "Nichelle? I mean she's been in some bad, low budget stuff. But I wouldn't say she's a wannabe." Brick said. "Yeah, unless you got the deets on her." Raj agreed.
"Trust me...I got them and then some." Topher nodded, instantly grabbed the attention of the other guys. "...Go on..." Brick leaned forward. "Before she was unceremoniously fired due to her "breakdown", we were supposed to co-star in a big budget movie. And I got to meet her away from the cameras...definition of Nepotistic Daddy's Girl if I ever saw it." Topher explained.
"*gasp* Oh my God, no way!" Raj giddily exclaimed. "Heh, so this is gossip? Now I know why girls do it so much." Ezekiel chuckled. "Oh please, this is nothing compared to what I hear at the salon on a daily basis." Brick added. "..." B gave a thumbs up to the group. "*crowd "ooh-ing" noises*" Beardo sounded.
It then cut back to everyone else at the assembly stations, who weren't having as jovial a time. "What do you think the guys are doing?" Rodney asked. "Probably talking about stereotypical guy stuff, and other things like that." Damien guessed. "Hopefully they're almost back, we need those beds back." Tyler added.
"There's four teams, we'd have to REALLY mess up this challenge in order to-" But Damien bumped into someone, breaking his train of thought. "Oh, I apologize, I didn't mean to..." Damien trailed off. "*giggle* Oh, it's okay...Damien." Scary Girl giggled, her head twisting 180 degrees.
"...*squeaks*..." Damien fainted. "Oh dear, I didn't mean for that to happen..." Scary Girl said with a tragic smile. "Ugh, she gives me the creeps." Tyler shivered. "Scary Girl, can you quit scaring and help us?" Dakota asked. "We would much appreciate an extra set of hands." Dawn added.
"Hee hee! Whatever you say, Rabbits!" Scary Girl stuck her tongue out and skipped over to her team. "...The super creeps." Rodney trembled, continuing Tyler's statement. It then cut over to the Energetic Eels, who were in the process of making their sushi...all except for one person.
"Good job girls...and guy. We'll be done in no time!" Justin encouraged, admiring his own reflection. "You know, we'd finish faster if you actually got up and did something." Trent said, completely annoyed. "For your information, I am coordinating the team. It's the most difficult job here, I've already coordinated every ingredient on this table...and I'm still working." Justin dramatically explained.
"Yeah, have some faith in him." Eva swooned over Justin. "Faith is a good thing..." Sammy was also love struck. "...Actually, I agree with Trent on this." Emma spoke up, causing Justin to do a double take. "You agree...with the guy who plays mid songs on guitar...over me!?" Justin exclaimed, genuinely baffled.
"Uh, yeah?" Emma responded.
(Confessional)
Justin- [Feeling face] "It's only been a few days, I haven't been in a face-deforming accident, and already Emma has lost interest!? This can't be a repeat of Action!"
Emma- "...After all that stuff with Chase, I'm just not the same with guys and relationships like I used to be. I'll admit Justin was pretty hot...for a couple days...but now the novelty's worn off for me."
Trent- "SUCK IT JUSTIN! You already lost a vote!"
(Confessional End)
A while later, the six guys emerged from the woods with a few fish. "We're back! How have things been here?" Brick asked Tyler, and Rodney. "Well we tried to do the rice ball stuff or whatever. But we didn't really know what we were doing." Rodney admitted.
"What about Damien? He's a smart guy." Raj asked. "Well, that scary chick came over and scared the bejesus out of him...he's been unconscious for about half an hour." Tyler explained. "Oh...that's a problem." Brick said. "..." B tapped his chin in thought. "Don't worry, we still got this." Raj assured.
It then panned over to the Royal Rabbits' side. "Did you gather a proper amount of fish?" Dawn asked. "Heh, o' course we did!" Ezekiel confidently answered. "I hope you pretty gals weren't worried sick about us." Topher cockily grinned. This got eye rolls from everyone...even Dawn.
"*Quick chopping noises*" Beardo signaled to the fish in hand. "Right, let's finally get rolling!" Dakota clapped her hands, and a montage began. The Energetic Eels were working on three California rolls, and Justin was reluctantly starting to actually help out.
The Compassionate Capybaras were following Axel's instructions and making the Futomaki rolls as best they could. The Royal Rabbits were now in the process of making Rainbow Rolls, and doing a decent job. And finally The Council of Men were making Nigiri sushi, being carefully instructed by Brick, and also careful as to not bump into Damien's unconscious body.
It then cut to everyone standing at their respective team's station, finished making their sushi. And then Chris and Chef came up and began inspecting each individual piece. "They look pretty good..." "But do they TASTE any good?" Chef and Chris began. "For the tasting portion, we're bringing in a couple of our newly hired Interns to help out...and I'd say most of you know them well." Chris said.
At this, two familiar-looking men came walking out wearing the familiar Intern uniform. "Hey, it's those two guys from the Network!" Ezekiel pointed out. "Oh yeah...I thought they looked familiar." Dakota added. "Campers, meet Ryan and Ray. These two dipsticks lost quite a few of the invitations while recruiting you for the show...and the Network didn't like that." Chris explained.
"We said we were sorry." Ray said. "They know, and they don't care." Ryan said to Ray with a deadpan tone. "Wait, who all was supposed to be here?" Emma asked. "Umm..." Chris trailed off, briefly looking at a list.
Chris' List of Lost Invites
Harold
Bridgette
Nichelle
DJ
Staci
Caleb
Sam
Ripper
Max
Sugar
"Is that really important?" Chef bailed Chris out. "Now, here's the rules. Whoever gets first place will get an advantage in the second part of the challenge. And last place will get a pretty big handicap." Chef explained. "What's the advantage?" Sammy asked.
"First dibs on props and costumes...you're all making a Japanese-Style commercial for a random product!" Chris exclaimed. "Yay! Just like the original!" Ella celebrated. "Now onto the testing...Interns, check to see if the sushi is poisonous or deadly." Chris instructed.
"...Yes sir." Ryan and Ray bitterly saluted. The two first went over to the Royal Rabbits' station. "We have prepared Rainbow Rolls...please enjoy." Dawn politely said. The two Interns picked up two of the rolls, and ate them. "...Huh, not bad actually." Ryan admitted. "Speak for yourself, it tastes pretty funky...but not poisonous." Ray gave his judgement.
"So the consensus is "Not bad, but funky." interesting start for the Rabbits." Chris commented. Then the two went over to the Energetic Eels' station. "We prepared a classic in the world of sushi...California rolls!" Sammy explained. "Well, I guess we should know what to expect from this." Ray said, as he and Ryan each took a roll and ate them.
But their reactions...weren't so good. "Um...I can't put my finger on it exactly, but this sushi tastes...boneless?" Ryan said. "Boneless? But it's not supposed to have bones." Lindsay responded. "He's saying it tastes bland. And I agree, because I feel like I took a bite out of a cardboard box full of sawdust." Ray explained.
"And the consensus for the Eels...very bland." Chris graded. "*grumbles* I knew we should've gotten real fish." Emma grumbled. The two walked over to The Council of Men, who were politely standing at attention. "We have prepared Nirigiri, and we are certain that you will enjoy it." Brick bowed his head.
Ryan and Ray each took a piece of sushi, tossed it in their mouths, and chewed. "Hey, this is pretty good." Ryan said. "From someone that hates sushi...I have to agree." Ray gave a thumbs up. "Thank you!" Brick, Tyler, Raj, and Rodney exclaimed as if it were rehearsed.
"Ugh...what happened?" Damien finally woke up. "Your team has the highest grade so far...but will it hold?" Chris raised an eyebrow. Then it cut to Ryan and Ray standing at the Compassionate Capybaras' station. "We made Futomaki rolls, eat them and be pleased." Axel attempted to sound polite, as Ryan and Ray grabbed two pieces of sushi.
They ate the sushi and immediately began coughing and choking. "DEAR GOD!" Ray exclaimed. "That tastes terrible, like a hodgepodge of different things that shouldn't be NEAR each other!" Ryan added. "Well, I think we know for certain what the consensus for the Capybaras is." Chris said.
"So taking all the grading into account. First place is The Council of Men!" Chef began. "Yes! Another W for the Council!" Raj pumped a fist. "And following them are the Royal Rabbits in second place." Chef continued. "We have gotten silver, which in this case is pretty good." Dawn said.
"In third, we have the Energetic Eels. Because while their food tasted like nothing...at least it wasn't deadly." Chef announced. "Well...this is bittersweet." Justin crossed his arms. "And finally the Compassionate Capybaras are in last...to nobody's shock." Chef finished.
"Gee, way to rub it in." Mildred rolled her eyes. "At least we tried our best." Ella chimed in. "So, everyone take a short break, because the second part of the challenge will begin in ten minutes." Chris announced, before looking straight at the camera. "Who will make the best commercial? And who will flunk it to infinity? Find out on Total...Drama...Island!" Chris exclaimed.
(Cut to Commercial)
It cut back to the 24 campers facing a pile of props, costumes, and overall junk. "So for the second part of today's challenge, you all will have to make a commercial advertising a randomly chosen Japanese-themed product." Chef began. "Do the placements in the first part represent the order the teams get to choose their props and stuff?" Emma asked.
"That's exactly it, now since The Council of Men came in first, they get first crack at the supplies." Chef finished. "But first, everyone come up and choose your product." Chris held up a box full of paper slips. Dakota, Justin, Brick, and Axel drew for their respective teams and walked back.
"Let's see what we got here..." Dakota opened the slip and everyone else on the Royal Rabbits gathered around. "Kinoko Mushroom Mochi Donuts?" Dakota asked, pretty confused. "Oh, I LOVE mochi!" Lauren's mouth began to water. "I don't know what half this stuff is...how the hell are we supposed to advertise it?" Ezekiel scratched his head.
"*buzzer sound*" Beardo shrugged. "Maybe..." Dawn seemed to have a thought. "What is it?" Topher asked. "I'm not sure, you're a movie star, you'll figure something out." Dawn gave an audible smirk as she sassed Topher.
It then panned over to the Energetic Eels, who were reading their paper. "Sake-Infused Soy Sauce? I'm sure I can make something about that." Justin dramatically posed as he finished that sentence. "You mean WE can make something about it?" Trent was crossing his arms.
"Oh, sure whatever floats." Justin flipped his hair, getting ready for his no-doubt leading role. "Maybe we should come up with an idea before we get carried away?" Sammy suggested. "Have you seen a Japanese commercial? Just throw some stuff at the wall and boom, people are lining up to buy it." Trent explained.
"Ohh...that makes perfect sense!" Lindsay exclaimed. It then proceeded to cut over to The Council of Men looking over their paper. "Kitsune Origami Paper Lanterns...?" Brick read off the paper. "Something tells me we got the short end of the stick on this one." Raj said.
But Tyler looked completely stoked about the whole situation. "Dudes, you gotta let me be in charge of this one!" Tyler was jumping up and down with a hand raised like an excited kid. "You? Not that I'm questioning your...abilities...but why?" Damien uneasily asked.
"I love Japanese game shows and commercials! I know exactly how to make the commercial the absolute best it can be!" Tyler explained. "That's the dumbest-" "I like the enthusiasm, Cadet. I'll be handing over the reins to you for the remainder of the challenge." Brick said.
"Awesome...but I don't see any horses." Tyler said, not at all getting the metaphor.
(Confessional)
Damien- "...We're so screwed."
B- "..." [Facepalms]
(Confessional End)
It finally cut to the Compassionate Capybaras, who were reading the slip of paper. "Yuki Onsen Bath Bombs...seriously?" Axel read the card with a grimace. "Oh, bath bombs!" Sadie exclaimed. "They make baths like a bajillion time better!" Katie added. "Plus they come in lots of fun colors." Ella chimed in.
"So here's how we'll shoot the commercial-" Sorry, but I'm gonna have to veto you on whatever you're about to say." Axel was interrupted by Mildred. "*groans* Not this *bleep* again." Anne Maria groaned. "Are you questioning my leadership skills!?" Axel shouted.
"Well, if by "leadership skills" you mean yelling at everyone, attempting to force us to eat weird meat, and making SO MANY bad calls all around...then yeah, I'm questioning it from high heaven to high hell." Mildred sassed. Axel proceeded to start fuming, and almost looked ready to hit Mildred.
"I'm done...do this yourselves." Axel stomped away. "Oh dear..." Ella softly said. It then proceeded to cut ahead to the Council of Men looking through the pile of props and other things. Tyler held up some snow jackets and boards. "Some of us are stranded on a snowy mountain, then one of the paper lanterns appears and helps us!" He suggested.
"I can get behind that." Raj nodded, holding up a few things that could be considered a fox costume. "..." B was looking around, until he found some small plastic rocks and a bucket of white paint. "Hey, we could use those things and some camera trickery to mimic an avalanche. Nice one, B!" Tyler gave a thumbs up.
After the Council got their stuff, the Royal Rabbits stepped forward. "So...what would an ad for Mushroom Mochi Donuts be?" Dakota wondered. "Well, there's a series of candy ads in Japan revolving around a...very suave and handsome man. Perhaps we should emulate that?" Topher began.
"But wherever will we find someone to play that role...?" Topher posed as if he were in a rugged Men's clothing catalogue. "We're only doing this because you have legitimate acting experience." Dakota said. "Oh! I wanna be in the commercial!" Scary Girl exclaimed.
"Uhh...why?" Ezekiel asked. "Do I REALLY need a reason...?" Scary Girl stared straight into Zeke's soul. "Nope, welcome to production, eh!" Ezekiel panicked.
(Confessional)
Lauren- "For those of you wondering...I have dreams of being a theater actress."
(Confessional End)
After getting their supplies, the Energetic Eels came in. "I think the commercial should have LOTS of eye candy...this is foreign advertising we're talking about." Justin pointed at himself. "Don't you think it needs something else?" Emma asked. "I can't believe I'm saying this...but I agree with Justin on this one." Trent admitted.
"Really? Why Trent, I'm flattered you'd put aside your-" "But I have my own thing to add." Trent interrupted Justin. "Is it dancing? Singing? Cute fuzzy animals?" Lindsay guessed. "No...actually all those are pretty good ideas. But I was going with the eye candy angle...the commercial needs girls." Trent said.
"WHAT!?" Eva, Lindsay, Sammy, and Emma all exclaimed. "Look, Japan has a pretty isolated society when it comes to their men. That's why there's so many self-insert mangas and animes with plain looking protagonists that are badasses and get all the girls. We need that kind of "loner energy" to really sell it." Trent explained.
"...How do you know so much about Japan?" Eva raised an eye...unibrow. "Harold and Cody talked about Japan, anime, manga, and so much more when we were in the Drama Brothers." Trent explained. "I can vouch for that." Justin backed up Trent. After the Eels got their stuff, the Compassionate Capybaras came in.
"Alright girls, look for anything that says..."bath bombs". The rest should come together." Mildred instructed. "Look, I don't know nothin' about this girlie stuff. But I know commercials, my cousin Richie went to film school." Anne Maria shared. "Well considering my film history...what the hell, do your best, Jersey Girl." Mildred encouraged.
It first cut to The Council of Men filming their commercial. Tyler, Brick, and Raj were all dressed up as snowboarders, Damien was dressed in the fox costume, Rodney appeared to be dressed as some kind of yeti, and B was behind the camera. "And then we board down the avalanche, it'll look so sick!" Tyler exclaimed.
Meanwhile Damien was confusedly holding one of the lanterns they were going to advertise. "I'm not sure how much mileage a product like paper lanterns will get." He commented.
It then cut over to the Royal Rabbits, where Topher was posing in a fancy gray suit and fedora. "I knew this suit would come in handy..." Topher praised himself. "Hold on MJ, save it for the commercial." Dakota said. "*correct dinging sound*" Beardo nodded. It then panned slightly offscreen to show Dawn and Scary Girl sitting beside each other and eating some of the mochi donuts.
The Energetic Eels were next, and they were filming theirs on the shoreline. "So it looks like Justin comes out of the seashell, and everyone is surrounding him like some sort of God." Trent explained, VERY hesitant to give Justin this personal win. "Why not Justin AND you?" Emma asked.
"Because I think people would be more focused on the male model than the guy who looks straight out of an early 2000s rock band." Trent explained. "Well I love this arrangement." Justin said, side-eyeing Trent.
(Confessional)
Trent- "Look, my dislike of Justin goes beyond the breakup thing. He's just so damn superficial, egotistical, and selfish. Did you know that supposedly one of his exes got full facial reconstructive surgery, yet he still dumped her two days later? Dick."
Justin- "I know Trent doesn't like me. But I still got the numbers, and they say beauty comes with age...I'm not losing control of this team for a LONG time."
(Confessional End)
It finally cut over to the Compassionate Capybaras, who seemed to be going in five different directions. "What are we even doing?" Katie was confused. "I think we're filming a movie now?" Sadie gave her best answer. "Cheer up, chums. I have a feeling about this challenge!" Ella exclaimed.
"Cool, is it a good feeling?" Sadie asked. "..." Ella just kept smiling, but her eyes were nervous. "We're so dead." Katie hung her head down. "Psht, we got this!" Anne Maria scoffed. "Okay, if you say so." Mildred rolled her eyes. It proceeded to cut forward to the 24 campers sitting back at the amphitheater.
Chris walked up to a TV screen that was lowered down, and began. "Alright campers, you made some sushi and filmed your commercials. Now the question is...which one of you brought the best to today's double decker challenge?" He began. "Chef, if you'd be so kind?" Chris motioned to Chef who was standing offstage.
"These better be good...or those execs will NOT be happy." Chef pushed play on a TV remote. "First up we have The Council of Men with..."Snowboarder's Peril" let's watch." Chris said as it cut to the first commercial.
It opened on a shot of the model rocks, covered in white paint to give the illusion of mountains. "GRAWR!" Rodney roared, dressed like a yeti. It then showed Tyler, Brick, and Raj all dressed like typical 90s-early 2000s snowboarders. "Oh no bros! That yeti is totally about to eat us!" Tyler shouted.
"But we're trapped, we can't run!" Brick added. "Total bummer, man." Raj chimed in. But then Damien appeared, wearing the fox costume, and surrounded by a sparkling effect. "Don't worry guys, I'll get ya outta this jam." He said confidently. "Whoa, it's Origami Kitsune! Mascot for Kitsune Origami Paper Lanterns!" Raj said in the most 90s corporate way possible.
"Come on, let's take a ride on the wild side!" Damien exclaimed, before an "avalanche" started. The green screen snow covered Rodney, while the three other guys began snowboarding their way out of their. "Yeah! Plan it and slam it!" Tyler, Brick, and Raj all fist pumped.
The commercial ended there, and everyone was left speechless. "Um...that was something." Chris finally said. It panned over to The Council of Men, all looking apprehensive about the commercial...except Tyler, who looked like it was his proudest achievement.
(Confessional)
Brick- "Sure it wasn't the best, but it wasn't the worst either. I'm certain my gamble paid off."
Damien- "I knew doing a "throwback" commercial was a bad idea."
Tyler- "Wasn't that awesome!? Tyler fans rise up!"
(Confessional End)
"Next up we have the Royal Rabbits with "Much Love for Mochi"." Chris motioned to the TV.
It began with Lauren and Ezekiel sitting beside each other, and Ezekiel was munching on a mochi donut. "*giggles*" "What?" Ezekiel looked over at Lauren. "I love the way you bite into new Kinoko Mushroom Mochi Donuts." Lauren answered. "Huh? Really, eh?" Ezekiel blushed, seemingly having no idea this was an act.
"I want to love it even more..." Lauren gave Zeke half-lidded eyes. "OKAY!" Ezekiel put a donut in Lauren's mouth, but before she could begin chewing...she saw "it". The camera switched to Topher dramatically standing on the Dock of Shame, wearing the suit and fedora from earlier. The breeze was blowing his jacket in the wind, and he was seductively biting into a mochi donut.
It cut back to Lauren, who was in awe. "That guy sure is something..." Ezekiel added, also in awe. The commercial faded to black...then big bold letters popped up saying "WRITTEN BY: TOPHER GRAYSON", "STARRING: TOPHER GRAYSON", "PRODUCED BY: TOPHER GRAYSON".
"Yeah, that was...a thing." Chris glared straight at his previous wannabe. "Maybe that team beatboxing idea wasn't so bad..." Dawn looked over at Beardo who looked surprised. "You didn't say it, but I could feel it." She clarified. "At least it got my good side...wait, I'm nothing but good sides." Topher smiled.
"Next we have the Energetic Eels with..."We'll come up with a name later"?" Chris asked. "I told you we shouldn't have put it off...but you wanted to ogle Justin." Emma mumbled. The commercial began to play, and everyone quieted down.
It opened on Lindsay, Eva, Sammy, and Emma in their swimsuits, crowded around a giant, photoshopped in, oyster shell. The shell opened, and Justin was standing there, holding a bottle of the saki-infused soy sauce. "Don't let your food be drab and ugly...this is the plastic surgery of soy sauces." Justin blew a kiss to the camera.
The short commercial ended, and almost every girl in attendance was infatuated. "Seems like that scored some popularity points." Chris commented. "Now it's time for the Capybaras' commercial, "An Ode to Bath Bombs"...Chef?" Chris motioned to Chef, who pushed play on the remote.
It opened on a black and white background, and it sounded like someone was beating the hell out of a saxophone. "Depression..." Anne Maria's voice whispered, as Katie and Sadie flashed onscreen dressed as clowns. "Emptiness..." Anne Maria continued, as Ella walked by, dressed like a goth.
"Darkness..." Anne Maria once again whispered, as it cut to Mildred dressed as a bellhop, and looking completely dead inside. It then cut to a shot of Anne Maria herself, looking serious-yet-seductive. "Yuki Onsen Bath Bombs..." She held up the product in question.
The screen cut to black, and everyone was visibly cringing at what they just witnessed. "...Okay...Chef, your final verdict?" Chris asked. "Hmm...it's a toughie, but I gotta go with The Council of Men's." Chef decided. "That means...win streak!" Tyler exclaimed. "Yeah!" "Let's go team!" Good job, Cadets!" Raj, Rodney, and Brick all celebrated.
"For second place, I need to give it to the Energetic Eels." Chef graded. "Second place, not bad." Justin said. "We did pretty good." "I looked so fetch in that commercial." Eva and Lindsay reacted. "Hey, good strategy Trent!" Emma raised her hand for a high five. "...Hey, don't mention it." Trent returned Emma's gesture.
"And this is to nobody's shock, but third place goes to the Royal Rabbits." Chef announced. "What can I say, I'd rather watch a blatant self-insert of a product, than a darned perfume commercial." Chef clarified. "YES! The Topher Experience survives!" Topher celebrated.
"So it looks like the Compassionate Capybaras are today's losers. See you all tonight...hehehe." Chris chuckled as he walked away. "We failed, like I knew we would!" Axel scolded her team. "Oh shut up!" Mildred got up, and the rest of the Capybaras followed...but Axel gave a smirk of satisfaction.
It cut to a nighttime shot of the Compassionate Capybaras walking to elimination. Axel was still looking satisfied about something, and then it cut to the six members sitting by the fire pit. Chris walked up with a tray containing five marshmallows.
"Ladies...the time has come for elimination. You know, I heard The Council of Men really enjoyed their spa day...too bad your commercial didn't make it past the cutting room floor." Chris joked. "Axel, you gave confusing orders to your team then completely abandoned them." Chef began.
"..." Axel didn't say anything. "Anne Maria, you said your cousin went to film school, and got your team to make your commercial around that." Chef continued. "How was I supposed to know he went to INDEPENDENT film school!?" Anne Maria exclaimed. "Now, the marshmallows will be going too..." Chris began.
"Ella, Katie, Sadie, and Mildred!" Chris tossed them each a marshmallow, leaving Axel and Anne Maria. "The Army Girl and the Jersey Girl...which one of you will get this last marshmallow?" Chris held the last marshmallow temptingly.
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"Anne Maria!" Chris threw Anne Maria the marshmallow. "Aw nice!" Anne Maria celebrated. "Axel, the Dock of Shame is that way." Chris motioned to his left, and to the shock of many, Axel quietly got up and left. "Huh...I was expecting a major freak out." Chris commented.
(Confessional)
Axel- "I realized I burnt pretty much any potential bridge I had. So since it was only a matter of time...I decided to throw."
(Confessional End)
Axel was walking down the dock, looking quite happy. "I knew coming back was a waste of time..." Axel then looked straight at the camera. "Hey Ripper, keep yourself warm for me." Axel winked at the camera, just as the Drone of Despair's claw grabbed her waist and flew away with Axel in tow.
"So that elimination wasn't nearly as dramatic as I'd hoped. But stay tuned for even more drama and laughs, here on Total...Drama...Island!" Chris exclaimed.
(Fade to Black)
Votes:
Anne Maria- Axel
Axel- Axel
Ella- Anne Maria
Katie- Axel
Mildred- Axel
Katie- Axel
Axel- 5
Anne Maria- 1
Placements:
24th: Axel
25th: Amy
26th: Zee
Author's Note- Post Script
Chapter 4 is done, and I feel confident about this. I added a few things like "Chris' List", to show off the characters that were almost added/considered for this story, but cut for one reason or another.
For Axel's elimination, I know it's another Reboot character so soon, but it's for the overall story at large. I don't have much else to say for this one, so look out for more!
-MisterStevenson