Author's note: Well, for this once, I wanted to do something different than my usual Interlude chapters. I want to make something more like a bonus for you all. A chapter only focused on Playa Del Losers, have some fun everyone. Because this is going to be good.
Now answering the reviews:
Just a wee guest: I don't know if I wasn't clear, but I'm going to say again, Ezekiel's shipping will only be 3 because of the votes I had around my first chapters when I thought if I should explore more or not, and the public and I got into agreement that Ezekiel would only have Izzy, Dawn and Sky. And I decided to develop all the other characters for them to have their own pair as well... Scarlett I have a few interesting ways to know which one she would be ship with, the same I could say about Dakota. I have to confess the Dakota version of What a Dramatic Life was very fun to read, and she and Sam really were made for each other and I liked on that way. If you are curious about which other ships I had for this fanfic, there is a discord server which is from the server of Total Drama Donde Todo Comezó, and it's a server where I share my ideas and topics around there, and if you are interested there is the link name in a few chapters ago. Have fun reading this chapter. Also P.S, Shego and Draken are former military enemies or mercenaries which they retired from their operations, so it would be funny to see their interaction in the future.
djinn: The humiliation Conga never fails when it comes about teaching someone a lesson. But I'm glad you liked it. Owen now will learn from his mistakes... I hope so. LOL
Mr. E Guest: I'm glad you liked it, because now sooner or later I'm going to have to write it for you all XD. So prepare yourself for when it's done, but don't worry, enjoy the chapters while we wait for the great moment. XD
Wolfang21 : Glad you liked the chapter, the humiliation Conga for Owen was very sweet to prove a point, and also the ideas for the Izzy's family slogan, I may need to think of that in the future, but until then let's just enjoy a little XD. Have fun reading this chapter. XD
duskrider: Yep, and their dynamic will always be funny on that way. And it's awesome to write them like that. XD
Benny Farr: Izzy indeed has a great heart, and that's why she forgave Ezekiel because he was truly sorry about what happened, and Izzy proved a point to Owen, even as he needed a reality shock, but thankfully it was enough to prove a point. And now Izzy and Ezekiel are back as the duo we love to see their interactions.
Guestspirit :Which probably would be on the next chapter, but enjoy this bonus chapter. XD
Now everyone, have fun and some good laughs, with this chapter. XD
As the first light of dawn crept over Playa Del Losers, the tranquil beachside resort began to stir with the promise of a new day. The soft, golden rays of the sun peeked over the horizon, casting a warm glow across the sandy shores and making the waves sparkle like a sea of diamonds.
The gentle sound of the ocean waves lapping against the shore provided a soothing soundtrack to the waking world. Seagulls circled overhead, their calls echoing in the crisp morning air, blending harmoniously with the distant rustling of palm fronds swaying in a light breeze.
The resort itself began to awaken slowly. The once-empty pool area now showed signs of life as a few early risers strolled by, leaving faint footprints in the dew-kissed grass. Sun loungers, still damp from the night's moisture, awaited the day's occupants, neatly lined up beside the shimmering, blue-tiled pool that reflected the soft hues of the morning sky.
The scent of fresh coffee wafted through the open windows of the dining area, mingling with the salty sea air and the faint, sweet fragrance of blooming hibiscus flowers that dotted the landscaped gardens. A few guests could be seen meandering down the paths, wrapped in robes, heading towards the breakfast buffet where an assortment of fresh fruits, pastries, and hot dishes awaited to start their day.
The calm waters of the bay mirrored the pastel colors of the sunrise, with a few kayaks and paddleboards already dotting the surface as some adventurous souls took to the water for a peaceful morning paddle. The dock, stretching out into the tranquil sea, creaked softly as it adjusted to the gentle ebb and flow of the tide.
In a secluded corner of the resort, away from the other campers, Ezekiel was undergoing a rather unconventional training session with Izzy. The duo had decided to embark on a new type of training focused on flexibility, and Ezekiel found himself in an incredibly uncomfortable position.
Ezekiel was tied up in a complex rope bondage position known as a hogtie. His wrists were bound together behind his back, and his ankles were tied together and then connected to his wrists with another length of rope. This forced his body into an arched position, his back straining as his legs were bent awkwardly upwards. The ropes dug into his skin, each movement causing friction and discomfort.
"Ahhhhhhhh." Ezekiel groaned as he released the painful breaths from his shouts he could see Izzy, dressed in her typical quirky attire, looked on with a mix of excitement and satisfaction.
"Alright, you just need to hold this position for 5 minutes, then we can try the most advanced," Izzy commented as she could see the boy was trying to hold himself together, but the more time he passed on that position, the more pain crossed on his body since he wasn't used to be flexible at all.
"Advanced? Please tell me you are kidding." Ezekiel commented that he could try any kind of concentration technique he would think about, all the cartoons meditation lessons, or even probably movies of martial arts in trying to find inner peace... Which wasn't helping him at that moment. "Izzy, I'm already tied up."
"Yeah, but the best part is when I push your back to bend for a few seconds each minute."Izzy leaned in closer, her eyes gleaming with a mischievous glint. As she could see the boy already feeling the burn around the muscles, and knowing that this would work. "You asked me to find a way to help you to be more flexible, and that's the only way. It will help you get more flexible. Doing this for a few weeks, I guarantee that you'll even be able to do the splits."
Ezekiel's face twisted in a mix of pain and disbelief. He was aware that Izzy had all the military skills or even the abilities to make all the incredible stunts, but to the point that she was being that sadistically on him, and even using bondage? If wasn't for the fact he was feeling uncomfortable from the pain, the hormones weren't helping him in that moment either.
"... are you sure that you aren't punishing me for not telling you about the hook, line, and screamer?" Ezekiel isn't a fool, and knowing that even if Izzy was a great friend and forgave him for lying to her by omission, he knew that she holds grudges when she wants, he would have if he had the chance, and he never wanted to be on her bad side when she acts with Explosivo, or even when she uses Brainzilla... But it wouldn't offend to ask.
Izzy's expression turned mockingly sweet as she replied in a sing-song voice.
"Me? Noooooooo. It's all forgiven, now, let me hear you cracking some bones." Izzy first started to use her sweet tone, which made Ezekiel realize the whole fake acting, which from an actress doing that on purpose was already answering. But then when she showed her evil grin and her desire to make it work. And from the tone of her voice, Ezekiel realized that he probably should have asked his friend Harold to help with that. "Now, give me an Ahh."
With that, Izzy applied gentle but firm pressure to Ezekiel's back, forcing him into a deeper arch. The tension in his muscles increased, and the ropes creaked under the strain.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH."The sound of Ezekiel's screams echoed through the trees, sending another flock of birds soaring into the sky. The contrast between the idyllic setting of Playa Del Losers and the intense, painful training session was stark, creating a scene both humorous and slightly alarming. Izzy's unconventional methods might be extreme, but her enthusiasm was undeniable as she continued to encourage Ezekiel through his flexibility training, oblivious to the startled wildlife and the bemused onlookers.
And surprisingly nobody from the resort woke up from his screaming.
"So this is it. This will be the last edit from Adventure Time before you finish wrapping up for the editors?" Noah the bookworm commented as he glanced into what would be the last group of paper sheets in front of the homeschooled boy... "Also what happened to you? You seemed like you couldn't even lift your arms."
"It's because I couldn't," Ezekiel commented with a painful tone and a bit of annoyance on his face. "I'm still wearing the weights and I kinda decided to do a yoga on this morning."
"Yoga... with weights?" Noah replied in a slow tone, which he could see the glaring from the homeschooled boy, and he could have stopped from there... But it wasn't his nature. "Oh, so you're sore because of that,' huh? I didn't realize pretending to be a human pretzel was an Olympic sport now."
"Yeah, yeah yeah." Ezekiel said as he sat on the seat and was about to see how both of them could edit the papers... But he was seeing Noah glancing at him, and from not doing anything, Ezekiel sighed... "You have 3 more."
"Wow, Ezekiel, your yoga routine must be intense. Next time, try something easier, like wrestling a grizzly bear." Noah commented as Ezekiel remained quiet, but held himself from laughing, he wasn't going to give satisfaction to a person remarking on his pain. "Impressive, Zeke. I always thought yoga was supposed to be peaceful and calming, not a scene out of a medieval torture chamber."
This time Ezekiel had to bite on his lips because he didn't want to make Noah smirk from his comments.
"Okay, last one. You must be the first person in history to need a chiropractor after a yoga session. Kudos for setting new records in flexibility and masochism." Noah commented, which this time Ezekiel had to let it out... Which made the bookworm a smile of victory.
"Damn you Noah," Ezekiel laughed, but the pain was enough to make it hurt even after laughing. "Can we just go back into the editing?"
"Sure, whatever you say Zeke," Noah commented as both decided to resume their activities into finishing what would be the last piece to make sure the book would be ready for the publishers. "Rainy Day Daydream. Is this chapter something related to the actual lore of the story or is this one of the chapters you just made for laughs and slice of life?"
"The latter." Ezekiel commented as Noah gave a glance but then shrugged off.
"Makes sense, since this will be before the chapters 'What have you done', 'His Hero' and the epilogue Holly Jolly Secrets. You are a disturbed man if you publish that chapter, did you know that?" Noah remarked as Ezekiel rolled his eyes.
"Are you telling me to not publish the book with that chapter?" Ezekiel commented as Noah scoffed.
"Hell no, that chapter is a mining gold, it will make you have people demanding for more books, I guarantee. I just want to remark to you that no person would have thought about such a plot twist and made people so sympathetic."Noah commented as he was taking a deep look around the chapter... "Raining daggers? Really?"
"Ever had the curiosity to watch one without getting hurt?" Ezekiel asked with another question. "Don't you dare to tell me that it wouldn't look cool?"
"Okay, point. But let's deal with this grammar and punctuation before you decide to write another scene to fit the context." Noah rolled his eyes, as he made Ezekiel enjoy another good afternoon planning for the book.
"You know one thing I miss?" Ezekiel commented as he was doing his best to lift his arm to hold his bow and arrow in the direction of a tree. "All the funny videos, movies, and series from the future that I couldn't watch."
"Oh yeah? Like what?" Izzy asked as she was interested in hearing what kind of videos the future would come around.
"Well, don't you think that it would be a spoiler if I told you about the movies of the future?" Ezekiel asked as it made Izzy raise her finger but then drop it... But Ezekiel laughed at her reaction. "You know what? I will tell you something... Did you know that I hate horror movies?"
"You? Then why..."
"Did I create Courage the Cowardly Dog?" Ezekiel asked which made Izzy nod her head at him. "Because while most of the chapters I create a lot of fear and weird horrors around it. My focus is mostly on the fun and the good ending for everyone. And not something that would lead people traumatized into their sleeping... But in my resume, I hate horror movies. I hate movies that it would lead me to think about the bad taste in my mouth which was a mix of disappointment and sadness for not having a good ending... But there is one horror movie that the producers decided to break all the cliches of horror movies and made one movie that made me happy."
"Which move is?" Izzy asked interested as Ezekiel took a good aim with the arrow and smirked from seeing Izzy now interested in a movie from the future.
"Get out," Ezekiel commented and the crazy military girl tilted her head. "A comedian created this movie, and showed the true concepts of a horror movie for the afro-american people and also was a good entertainment for every kind of public,"
"So in the end had a good ending where the main character is alive and well?" Izzy commented as she already could guess the cliche, but this time her eyes went wide open as she saw Ezekiel laughing hard.
"Hahahaha, man I told you to not go on that house hahahahaha." Ezekiel laughed as Izzy now felt both confused and even more curious.
"What happened?" Izzy now was eager to know about the movie, since the boy seemed to be so satisfied with something that she didn't know.
"I can't tell you, it's a good movie and that would mess up your experience," Ezekiel commented which made Izzy grit her teeth.
"Tell me, or I'm going to make you tell me the whole plot of the movie," Izzy said playfully as she wanted to get the notion of the movies his friend liked, and which one she would watch in the future. Or even recommend her parents to watch it when they go on a family trip together. And seeing his friend already used to the weight of both legs and arms, she was feeling impressed that the boy was focusing so much on the future, that she couldn't help but be curious as well.
"You can try," Ezekiel said defiantly as he shot another arrow on the tree... Which wasn't the aim he was focused on, and it has been difficult for him to hold a bow with all the weight on his arms. But talking has been a blessing for him to distract his mind.
"I will take you that for later. But anyway, tell me your top 10 favorite movies from the future." Izzy asked which made Ezekiel raise his eyebrows at her.
"I'm from 2024 Izzy, there were a ton of movies, and it's difficult to rank my top ten," Ezekiel said which made the girl roll her eyes.
"At least try," Izzy commented which made Ezekiel sigh and think about it.
"Okay, but I'm going to tell all my 10 favorites and they aren't top 10, but they are all my favorites," Ezekiel commented as the ginger smiled happily and curious. "Okay, let me see... Get Out is one of them, Ocean's 8 because I have to say that I loved the way Sandra Bullock acted almost exactly like George Clonney, she took the mantle of the franchise and I loved the movie, Limitless is also a very good one because the plot was very interesting and make you addicted with the possibilities of such ideas being true, The Avengers was one of the tries of making people loves super heroes and the success was so much that it made the company kept trying and some times failing to make continuations and spin-offs of it, Now you see me! Is also a very interesting movie that I love and I know you and Harold would love it as well because it's about magic tricks and they are well made in the movie."
Izzy listened to the opinions and even the mysterious comments which made the girl intrigued about the possibilities of the movies and made her wonder how good they were.
"John Wick, this was one... I'm not going to rank which one because all 4 of them are my favorite, and I won't tell the plot because you need to watch it. Creed which is the boxer that Rocky Balboa was training."
"WAIT WHAT?" Izzy shouted as just telling the person who was the coach was already the big spoiler of the movie for her. "SERIOUSLY?"
"Yep, but don't worry there is a sequel, and let me tell you, it's awesome. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a phenomenon, it's made by Quentin Tarantino, and it's good and awesome. Everything Everywhere All at Once is by far one of the best ways to bring one iconic actor back to Holywood who deserved the Oscar, and then Oppenheimer which was a great movie in retelling the story of the creator of the atomic bomb." Ezekiel explained the movies of the future he had in mind. It was difficult since there were so many and he couldn't separate much from which time is it. But he could recall all the good times he was watching on streaming and on the movies with his parents when they were on a day off from giving class.
Izzy remained with her mind in blue screen, as Ezekiel rolled his eyes and continued his training.
"What are they doing?" Courtney's curiosity broke the peaceful silence as she watched Harold and Leshawna enjoying a refreshing fruit salad. The resort, Playa Des Losers, was serene and calm, a perfect contrast to the chaos of the competition.
Harold and Leshawna turned their heads to follow Courtney's gaze toward the beach, where they spotted Ezekiel and Izzy in an animated conversation. The pair seemed engrossed in their own world, with Izzy demonstrating archery skills and Ezekiel eagerly trying to mimic her.
"Oh, it's just Izzy and Ezekiel doing their thing," Harold remarked casually, not looking particularly surprised.
"Their thing?" Courtney repeated, furrowing her brows. Leshawna shrugged in response, while Noah, lounging nearby with a book, looked up and nodded.
"Yeah, their thing," Noah explained. "Which usually involves them shooting arrows, crafting makeshift weapons, or attempting crazy stunts that defy logic. For that time they tried to make a mini forge out of scrap metal so Ezekiel could practice being a knight from both his project books 'Steven Universe.' and 'Adventure time', I don't know if that's how writers write their books but it's making progress... It's bizarre but harmless."
Courtney looked puzzled. "And they've been doing this all the time since they got here?"
Harold and Leshawna exchanged knowing glances before nodding in unison. "Pretty much," Harold confirmed.
"Hmm, don't you think there's more to it?" Courtney mused, her eyes narrowing as she watched Izzy pull a goofy face, making Ezekiel laugh heartily.
"More to what?" The group asked in unison, genuinely confused.
"Don't you think they might be into each other? Like a couple?" Courtney suggested, expecting agreement.
"NAH," they chorused, immediately dismissing the idea, leaving Courtney momentarily flustered.
"What?" she exclaimed, bewildered by their unanimous rejection. Harold chuckled, rolling his eyes.
"I mean, I know Ezekiel. He's one of my best friends like all of Killer Bass in general and we know about everything of each other. If there was anything romantic going on, we'd have noticed by now," Harold said confidently. Noah nodded in agreement.
"Exactly. Besides, remember that Izzy was hooking up with Owen not too long ago. Even if their breakup was messy and dramatic, she's still sensitive about her feelings. She's not likely to jump into something new so quickly," Noah added logically.
"Yeah, girl. You gotta understand, those two are like a horse and a zebra. Totally different but best friends. They balance each other out without it being romantic." Leshawna joined in, her tone soothing but firm.
Courtney watched as Izzy and Ezekiel continued their playful antics, laughing and enjoying each other's company. "I'm sure there's more to it, and I'm going to prove it," she declared, her resolve hardening as she plotted her next move.
The group shared a collective eye-roll, but Courtney remained undeterred. She was determined to uncover the truth about Izzy and Ezekiel, convinced that there was a deeper connection between them. Whether or not she was right, her mission was sure to add another layer of drama to the already eventful stay at Playa Des Losers.
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"What do you mean you don't see them as a couple?" Bridgette asked, incredulity etched across her face. She glanced around at her friends, Geoff, Beth, Katie, and Cody, who all shook their heads in unison. The group was lounging by the sparkling pool at Playa Des Losers, enjoying the sunny afternoon. The vibrant resort was alive with the sounds of laughter, splashing water, and the occasional call of seabirds.
"Babe, I just don't see it. Ezekiel and Izzy are like fire and ice. They're fun to watch, but they're not exactly relationship material."Geoff chuckled, putting an arm around Bridgette's shoulders.
"Yeah, they're always up to something eccentric and wild. Like that time they used a bonfire to test the range of how an improvised shield could carry them both. It's more of a friendship thing, don't you think?" Beth, sitting cross-legged on a poolside lounge chair, nodded in agreement.
"Wait, what?" Bridgette and Geoff asked simultaneously, their eyes widening in surprise.
"Oh yeah, I remember..." Cody tapped his chin thoughtfully before snapping his fingers.
Flashback:
Ezekiel stood nervously beside an improvised shield he and Izzy had fashioned from a discarded metal disk. "I can't believe I'm doing this with my half-health again," he muttered, watching as Izzy held a small ball of explosive sap.
"Are you sure this will work?" Izzy's excitement was tempered with a hint of caution. The plan had a 60% chance of going terribly wrong, by her estimate.
"I saw this in the future where a kid had to use a minefield to win a race against a whole class. So, I have no idea," Ezekiel replied, referring to an anime he had watched, though he omitted that detail.
"Fine by me... In 3...2...1... Now!" Izzy launched the ball into the air toward the bonfire. Both grabbed the large metal disk and leapt onto the bonfire just as the ball of sap hit the flames.
*BOOM*
A massive explosion sent both Ezekiel and Izzy soaring through the air, screaming as they flew. The other campers turned their heads at the sound, watching in astonishment as the pair sailed through the sky and landed with a splash in the ocean.
Everyone blinked, momentarily stunned by what they had witnessed, before shrugging it off and returning to their activities.
"See what I mean? It's just the kind of crazy stuff they do together. They're partners in mischief, not romance." Beth laughed, shaking her head at the memory.
"Totally! I mean, look at them now." Katie, nestled comfortably next to Cody, added, that she pointed toward the beach where Ezekiel and Izzy were attempting to shoot arrows at a tree. "They're like partners in crime, not lovebirds."
"They're just really good friends who enjoy each other's company. Plus, Izzy's a bit unstable after the terrible act Owen did on the two challenges ago, so I think she would need to heal up, and Ezekiel always seemed to be focused on making friends rather than actually trying to find a partner romantically." Cody, always the voice of reason, added another piece of information that the surfer should know.
Bridgette sighed, glancing back at the duo on the beach. Izzy was laughing as she adjusted Ezekiel's stance, showing him how to aim properly. As he showed his tongue at her, even as he was having difficulties into trying to get used with the double of his weights. They seemed to be having the time of their lives.
"But look at how in sync they are," Bridgette argued, a hint of frustration in her voice. "They have this chemistry, this synergy. Don't you think there could be something more?"
"Nah, babe. Sometimes people just click as friends. Doesn't always have to be romantic." Geoff shook his head, smiling. "Well, I believe when Ezekiel said he will find a very cute and awesome girl to be romantically involved with when he sees the time is right. I just think they haven't clicked."
"They haven't clicked yet." Bridgette said with more emphasis in yet which made the group raise their eyebrows at her."Come on guys, I'm not the only one seeing that."
"You think there's more to it, Bridgette? Like they're hiding their feelings or something?"Beth leaned forward, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.
Bridgette nodded. As she couldn't believe she was the only one who could be seeing something so obvious.
"Yeah, I do. I mean, it's not just the way they act around each other. It's the little things. The way Ezekiel looks at her when he thinks no one is watching, and how Izzy always finds a way to include herself in whatever creative plan he was about to do on his book, or even editing with Noah... WHO WOULD USE A WATERGUN TO MAKE SOMEONE DRINK SODA?" She then saw her boyfriend almost raising his arm. "Not you Geoff," her boyfriend lowered his arm.
"Sounds like Bridgette's got a romantic mystery on her hands." Katie giggled, nudging Cody.
"Well, if anyone can figure it out, it's you, Bridgette." Cody smiled, squeezing Katie's hand. Since they knew that sometimes the resort could be boring and everyone must find their source of entertainment.
"You know what? I'm going to find out if there's something more between them. I just have this feeling." Bridgette grinned, her resolve strengthening.
"Good luck with that, babe. But remember, not everything has to be a love story." Geoff kissed her on the cheek.
Beth, Katie, and Cody nodded in agreement, but Bridgette remained undeterred. She turned her attention back to Izzy and Ezekiel, who were now celebrating a successful shot with a triumphant high-five.
As the sun continued to shine over Playa Des Losers, Bridgette's mind raced with possibilities. She was determined to uncover the truth, convinced that beneath their wild antics, Izzy and Ezekiel shared a connection deeper than mere friendship.
"So there was a group of stupid people who would use the weirdest and most dangerous challenges around the internet. What's the name again? TikTok?" Izzy asked, her voice dripping with a mix of incredulity and amusement.
"Yep. One of the primary examples of this is the Tide Pods. They were these little balls of soap meant for convenience in washing machines... However," he hesitated, trying to find the best way to describe one of the most notorious internet phenomena, "since the Tide Pods were colorful and looked almost like candy, kids would sometimes mistake them for candy and put them in their mouths, which could be lethal."
"Holy shit," Izzy commented, her eyes widening. She knew the future was filled with bizarre trends, but this one seemed particularly egregious. "Why do I have a feeling that this wasn't the worst part?"
"The worst part was when the teenagers discovered that and decided to make a little challenge on the filming themselves biting into or ingesting Tide Pods, which are single-use packets of laundry detergent encased in a water-soluble film," Ezekiel explained which made the military ginger blinks at him and stares as if was some kind of joke. "I'm kidding, people died because of that challenge."
"Welp, natural selection," Izzy said with a sigh, echoing sentiments she had heard countless times in her rigorous military upbringing. The idea of such reckless behavior was almost beyond her comprehension.
"That's what most would say... Now, back to my question. Why are you dressed as a sexy nurse again?" Ezekiel's voice wavered slightly as he tried to maintain his composure. Izzy's antics were always challenging, but his second puberty was making things even more difficult.
"Oh, come on. It's just for a few more days. From what you told me, the day after tomorrow will be the last day of your medicine, so I want to have some fun while I can," Izzy teased, her playful grin not lost on Ezekiel, who was blushing furiously. She loved pushing his buttons, especially since she didn't know why, but it felt so good for her.
Ezekiel sighed, taking his scheduled pill and trying to ignore the way Izzy's presence made his heart race.
"Now, good boy, want me to spend more time with you? Did you have fun with my gifts?" Izzy's voice was a mix of sincerity and playful mischief.
"Please... let's not talk about it," Ezekiel raised his arm, the blush deepening on his cheeks. Izzy's teasing was something he both dreaded and secretly enjoyed.
"Okay, it was fun while it lasted," Izzy said, deciding to give him a break. "Today was really fun. Tomorrow, do you want to talk about what we can do about the editors and the news I'm getting from my lawyers?"
"That would be for the best," Ezekiel nodded, getting up from his bed. "See you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow, Ezekiel," Izzy smiled happily as she left his bedroom. Ezekiel watched her go, feeling a mix of relief and longing.
Left alone, Ezekiel sat down at his desk, ready to tackle his next task.
"I hope this time I won't mess up. Holding 10 kilograms while drawing is way harder than I expected. Hopefully, I'll finish the cover art for Adventure Time before the episode of Playa Des Losers airs," he muttered, cracking his knuckles. He took a deep breath and focused on his work. Drawing while training with weights was a unique challenge, but it was one he embraced wholeheartedly. The stakes were high, but so was his determination.
"Alright, let's do this," he said to himself, diving into his creative process.
Bridgette walked along the winding paths of Playa Des Losers, her mind racing with thoughts about Ezekiel and Izzy. She was determined to uncover the truth behind their unique relationship. "There's got to be something more," she muttered to herself, glancing around for any signs that might point to a romantic connection.
At the same time, on the other side of the resort, Courtney was pacing back and forth, deep in thought.
"There's definitely something going on," she whispered, recalling the way Ezekiel and Izzy interacted. "I just need proof."
As both girls continued their separate investigations, they unknowingly headed towards each other. Rounding a corner, they nearly collided, each lost in their thoughts.
"Oh! Bridgette, hey," Courtney said, trying to hide her surprise.
"Hi, Courtney," Bridgette replied, quickly masking her own shock. "What are you up to?"
"Nothing much, just... uh, enjoying the resort," Courtney lied, shifting uncomfortably. "What about you?"
"Same here," Bridgette said, forcing a casual tone. "Just taking a stroll."
"Just a stroll? You seem a bit... preoccupied." Courtney narrowed her eyes slightly, sensing something off.
"Oh, you know, just thinking about the relaxing and stuff. What about you? You seem pretty distracted yourself." Bridgette chuckled nervously, not wanting to being exposed by one of her friends.
"Just the usual. Keeping an eye on things, making sure everyone's having fun around."Courtney crossed her arms, her suspicion growing.
"Keeping an eye on things? Like what?" Bridgette raised an eyebrow.
"Oh, you know, making sure no one's up to anything... unusual." Courtney shrugged, trying to act casual.
"Unusual, huh? Like what? Someone sneaking off with someone else?" Bridgette's eyes sparkled with curiosity. As she decided to try to see if she wasn't alone on the quest.
"Maybe. You seem very interested in sneaking off. Got someone in mind?" Courtney's eyes widened slightly, caught off guard by Bridgette's directness.
"No, not at all! Just curious. You know how it is around here. Always something going on." Bridgette laughed, a bit too loudly.
"Right," Courtney said, her voice dripping with skepticism. "Always something."
Before they could continue their veiled interrogation, Izzy walked by, dressed as a sexy nurse. Her outfit left little to the imagination, and she moved with a confidence that made both girls blush and stutter.
Before they could continue their veiled interrogation, Izzy walked by, dressed as a sexy nurse. Her outfit left little to the imagination, and she moved with a confidence that made both girls blush and stutter.
"I-Izzy!" Bridgette called out, her voice a mix of curiosity and embarrassment.
"Where are you going?" Courtney added, her eyes wide.
"Oh, I'm just returning to my bedroom, I was with Ezekiel an hour ago," Izzy commented as she waved her hand, but that comment alone let both girls with their jaws drop.
"E-Ezekiel, like his bedroom?" Bridgette stammered. Izzy tilted her head but nodded at the surfer.
"W-What were you doing there?" Courtney demanded, her voice rising.
"Nothing much, why are you..." And then something clicked and Izzy's smirk widened, enjoying their reaction. "Oh, you know, just... helping him out with some things." She winked, causing both girls to blush even deeper.
Bridgette and Courtney exchanged panicked looks, their minds jumping to the worst conclusions.
"You mean... you and Ezekiel...?" Bridgette began, struggling to find the right words.
"Are you... together?" Courtney finished her voice a mix of accusation and disbelief.
Izzy laughed, realizing what they were insinuating. She decided to have a little fun.
"Oh, nothing like that happened," she said, her tone teasing. "But even if it did, who's to say? You know, Ezekiel and I do spend a lot of time together."
Bridgette and Courtney both flushed red, their determination only growing stronger.
"We'll find out the truth," Courtney declared, her eyes narrowing.
"Yeah, we'll prove it to everyone," Bridgette added, her resolve matching Courtney's.
"Good luck with that, girls. But remember, sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction."Izzy shrugged, still grinning. She was having fun into teasing the both girls who looked scandalous into a simple and humble nurse outfit.
"Come on, Izzy. We know there's something more going on between you two. Just tell us." Bridgette frowned, stepping closer to Izzy, she tried now being more diplomatic and trying to find some info around her theories.
"Yeah, we're your friends. You can trust us." Courtney nodded in agreement.
"Well, if you must know... Ezekiel and I have a special bond. But it's not what you think." Izzy sighed dramatically, pretending to consider their request.
"Then what is it?" Bridgette pressed, her frustration growing.
Izzy leaned in closer, her eyes twinkling with mischief.
"It's a secret." She whispered to both girls. And then started to laugh.
"You're impossible!" Courtney threw her hands up in exasperation.
Izzy smile went so wide that both girls could see that she was used to hearing such a comment.
"On contrary, I'm Possible, but I'm also Stoppable." Izzy sang as she laughed, enjoying their reactions. "Seriously, nothing happened. But it's cute how invested you both are."
"We'll see about that. We're going to find out the truth, and when we do, everyone will know." Bridgette crossed her arms, determined.
"Good luck, detectives. But remember, sometimes what you're looking for isn't what you find." Izzy shrugged again, unbothered. Not knowing that because of that, both girls wouldn't stop until they got the results they wanted.
As she walked away, Bridgette and Courtney stood there, their minds racing with new determination. They were more convinced than ever that something was going on between Ezekiel and Izzy, and they wouldn't rest until they had the proof they needed.
Bridgette and Courtney spent a good part of the night at the pool, each with a notepad in hand, scribbling down theories and potential points of connection between Ezekiel and Izzy. Their pages were filled with wild possibilities and even the most absurd hypotheses as they tried to piece together the puzzle.
Sadie, who was nearby enjoying a protein shake and doing a few push-ups, noticed the intense focus of the two girls. She had just finished her set when she glanced over at them again, curiosity piqued. Harold and Tyler were relaxing in the warm pool, while Geoff was sipping on an energy drink.
"What's got you two so deep in thought?" Sadie asked, approaching Bridgette and Courtney with a curious smile.
"Oh, hey, Sadie. We're just... working on something." Bridgette looked up, momentarily startled.
"Yeah, just trying to figure some things out."Courtney nodded, not wanting to give away too much.
"Sounds serious. Anything I can help with?" Sadie raised an eyebrow, intrigued by their secrecy.
Bridgette and Courtney exchanged a glance, unsure of how much to reveal. Before they could decide, Sadie casually mentioned.
"You know, it kind of reminds me of that Killer Bass pact the boys made."
Geoff, who had just taken a big gulp of his energy drink, choked, spraying liquid everywhere. Tyler paled, and Harold sprang into action, patting Geoff on the back to help him stop choking.
"WHAT KILLER BASS PACT?" Bridgette and Courtney's heads snapped up in unison, their eyes wide with disbelief and outrage. They shouted in unison at the group who know gave very delicate information.
"Um, well, it's nothing, really. Just a little agreement I saw it on the pay-per-view?"Sadie looked around at the suddenly tense atmosphere, realizing she might have said too much.
"Yeah, uh, it's not a big deal," Geoff finally caught his breath, his face red from the effort. he said, trying to downplay it.
"Totally not a big deal. Just a... um, team thing."Tyler, still pale, nodded vigorously.
"It's just... you know, something we did to stay united as a team. Nothing serious." Harold, ever the nervous one, fumbled with his words.
"Sounds like a pretty big deal to me." Courtney crossed her arms, her eyes narrowing.
"Yeah, if it's nothing, why are you all so freaked out?" Bridgette nodded in agreement, her notepad temporarily forgotten.
Sadie shifted uncomfortably, realizing she had unintentionally stirred the pot. Knowing that she was screwing up the boys, and knowing what there was about it, she looked apologetic at the expression of anger from both Tyler, Harold, and Geoff who was trying to recover his breath.
Courtney noticed and gave a step further which made the boys uncomfortable, while Bridgette frowned at her boyfriend.
"Explain..." Bridgette commented as the boys felt that they would die, or they would remain loyal to themselves... And they preferred to remain loyal...
Until Courtney touched Tyler.
"IT'S A PACT CREATED BY EZEKIEL BECAUSE HE THOUGHT JEALOUSY IN THE RELATIONSHIPS WOULD BE THE WORST FOR OUR FRIENDSHIP, SO HE PROMISED THAT AT THE MOMENT WE CONFESSED OUR CRUSHES AT HIM, HE WOULD SWEAR TO NOT INTERVINE AND WOULD BE SUPPORTIVE OF OUR RELATIONSHIPS," Tyler shouted in panic, which made both Harold and Geoff glare angrily at him. "Sorry guys, she was too strong."
"I just touched you..." Courtney commented as she looked amused by her intimidation skills. "But, there is nothing to do with him and Izzy?"
"No." The trio of boys commented, as Sadie tapped her chin... which made the boys glare at her. "Don't say it."
"Well, he said that he always viewed himself as ugly, but that doesn't mean in the future he could be with a cute girl in the future, someone who could be in pair with his imaginative mind, supportive of his ideas of adventure, a girl who would be Olympic athlete or a girl in tune with the nature," Sadie commented, which made the boys cringe with one of those words... The girls while they had a good grasp on what he said...
And the girls couldn't help but feel bad for him.
"Wow, he sees himself as ugly?" Bridgette commented as she glanced at Courtney who seemed to be a bit with pity as well."I mean, I'm happy for him to have such optimism into believing in himself to find a nice girl for him."
"Well, maybe it's his clothing and his haircut, but I'm sure that he is doing a lot of working out because of Eva's training, so maybe that would help him to recover a lot of self steam himself," Courtney commented, as she then wondered about something. "Harold, didn't you do a summer camp for hairdresser camp?"
"For 2 years," Harold commented as then realized what the C.I.T. girl meant. "Do you want me to give him a haircut?"
"Well, nothing makes a girl more happier than a very good trip on Sallon and having a great haircut," Courtney commented, as Sadie clapped her hands.
"Oh, oh, oh, me next, me next," Sadie said excitedly finding out someone who could help with her haircut.
"Well, about clothing... maybe I could call my mom, she knows some stylists, and since Ezekiel knows how to draw, maybe I could borrow some of his drawings and give a scan to her to do something about it," Courtney commented which made everyone look interested with the idea.
"Cool, that sounds awesome. But how are you going to pay up Courtney?" Geoff asked as the C.I.T. girl thought about it, but then she had a good idea in her mind.
"When he releases his book. I'm going to pretend to ask for some money for him since I have faith that Courage is going to be a good success. So from his money, I will use to buy clothing, and then when he less expect we give the gift to him." Courtney commented as the group thought about it... It sounds selfish, but it was with his money, and they are going to buy clothing for him with his own money.
"Well, that's a pretty solid plan for me," Harold commented.
"I approve," Tyler commented as Geoff shrugged his arms.
"Well, count me in. We could distract him, and you could do that." Geoff was ready to give the plan and kiss Bridgette, who stopped his lips.
"Oh no... you and I will have a lot to talk about later, Mr. I'm going to make a secret pact and not tell my girlfriend until someone else tells me." The surfer commented which made the party boy flinch, and Tyler and Harold gave a smirk. "Oh don't think about it Harold, I'm going to tell Leshawna."
"She already knows." Harold saved himself by telling her about the pact on the next day he made peace with his girlfriend since she watched a scene of Ezekiel once again talking about the pact, Harold didn't tell a lie to her, so he saved his ass, which made Bridgette even more furious at Geoff.
"He did it, and you didn't do the same for me?" Bridgette commented as she could see her boyfriend sweating a lot, which Courtney never thought she would have such a diabolic idea, but for the sake of breaking their bad habits...
"Here Bridgette." Courtney gave something on the surfer's hand, which made Geoff pale even more... the anti-horny spray which Ezekiel did for the sake of them stop kissing.
"Bridgette, let's not jump to conclusions and do things we might regret," Geoff said but it was too late.
*tsk* *tsk* *tsk**tsk* *tsk* *tsk**tsk* *tsk* *tsk**tsk* *tsk* *tsk*
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH." The loud sounds of shouts of pain and burning man could be heard, as a girl was angry for being left alone in the dark, while the others winced from the pain of the surfer boy.
"You will have to compensate me a lot for not telling me anything," Bridgette commented as Geoff was washing his face with milk.
"Yes, babe..." Geoff commented as Tyler was chuckling, but then he got a kick in the nuts from the party boy. "Snitch."
"sorry..." Tyler whimpered in a tiny voice.
Courtney watched in amusement but then enjoyed all the information she gathered...
"Well, even with all we gathered... A free spirit, creative which would go for all the adventures, in tone with nature and or Olympic athletic. Wow, Ezekiel had a big picture of a girl he had in mind... And surprisingly, I kinda see Izzy like that." Courtney commented as Harold, Tyler, and Geoff rolled their eyes.
"Oh come on." The trio of boys commented and Courtney pulled her tongue out.
"Wait for us, even if we are not going to prove it, we are going to find the right girl for him," Bridgette commented as she was also sure that Izzy had a lot of secrets that only Ezekiel knew, and funny both of them matched.
"That's right. We are going to prove you all. Mark our words." Courtney said as the duo fist bumped as the boys gave up and went back to the pool to enjoy the rest of their night. While Sadie was giggling from seeing her team dynamic once again. The girls were more determined than ever to uncover the truth.
Ezekiel and Izzy sat cross-legged on the floor of Izzy's bedroom, the aftermath of their flexibility training still making their muscles ache. Papers were strewn everywhere, and Izzy was frantically signing and organizing them, her frustration palpable.
"I can't believe this," Izzy groaned, slamming her face into a pillow before biting it out of sheer exasperation. "Why is the bureaucracy of paperwork so annoying?!"
"Well, welcome to the wonderful world of taxes. It's like a game, but with more numbers and less fun." Ezekiel chuckled, watching her struggle.
"You're not helping, Zeke!" Izzy glared at him, tossing the pillow at his head.
"Hey, at least you don't have to deal with dragons or intergalactic wars. Just sign the papers, and you'll be done in no time."Ezekiel caught the pillow with a grin.
"You're the one who wanted me to be a responsible businesswoman. Now look at me, buried under mountains of paperwork!" Izzy rolled her eyes, grabbing another stack of documents.
"You know, there's a joke about taxes. Why did the scarecrow become a successful tax accountant?"Ezekiel leaned back, a mischievous glint in his eye.
"Why?"Izzy raised an eyebrow, reluctantly intrigued.
"Because he was outstanding in his field," Ezekiel said with a laugh.
"I swear, Zeke, if you tell one more tax joke, I'm going to bury you in these papers." Izzy groaned again, this time more dramatically.
"Alright, alright. No more jokes. But seriously, you're doing great. Just think of it as a workout for your brain."Ezekiel held up his hands in mock surrender.
"I'd rather be doing an actual workout. At least then I get to punch something."Izzy huffed, signing yet another paper. Or at least doing something she knew she was ready to do for her life. "Or even acting, I could prefer to read thousands of scripts for a paper I would act than actually doing this."
"Well, look on the bright side. You would become so popular as a star, that at the moment that you would say your own brand, you already would have a contract with yourself." Ezekiel said optimistically. He knew that Izzy always had a knack for acting like she always does.
"Okay...I sometimes hate you when you are right, but you are right. But seriously, Zeke, you owe me big time for convincing me to do this every year."
"Hmm, okay, I will find a way to compensate the future businesswoman and future actress around," Ezekiel commented which made Izzy laugh at how much faith he has in her.
"I will hold you for that. Deal!"Izzy perked up, a smile spreading across her face. "So, when are you going to publish the book again?"
"The next day Chris is coming here for the episode After the Dock of Shame," Ezekiel explained which made Izzy's eyes sparkle.
"So Chris is coming here?" Izzy commented curious as she got a nod from the homeschooled boy. "Wait, is there a challenge for us?"
"No... it's a total disaster." Ezekiel commented as she saw Izzy had her eyebrow raised in surprise. "All Chris had to do is to ask which person Katie and Sadie wanted to be eliminated... and like a domino effect... everyone said the name by accident."
"No way, really?" Izzy commented as she felt her hair messed up from all the time she was pulling from the exhaustion of dealing with such annoying taxes. "So it doesn't matter what happens, it will be Katie's and Sadie's fault?"
"Yep," Ezekiel commented as he knew that Izzy would be upset if he messed up and spoiled the challenge, however since they weren't in the competition and there was nothing they could do to prevent the catastrophe that would be the episode. They just decided to chill out. "Leshawna was so confused when she got eliminated."
"LESHAWNA? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA." Izzy laughed as she could see the boy having some fun around what happened. "So, while Chris was here on the last time, do you want me to tell you what basically happened around?"
"Well, many things happened in that version of the past. For example, let me tell you about why Courtney got in a berserk state into trying to strangle and possibly kill Harold for what he did to her?" Ezekiel decided to have some fun in telling the past version of the show, which Izzy would never believe how much changes had happened from the interference of a simple dreaming boy who wanted the best for everyone.
Three days passed in a blink for him... Ezekiel was happy to see how much work he had done around to make up with Izzy and deal with plans and dreams... After finishing the cover art of Adventure Time's first book... And he never thought that working with weight would have been so difficult. From walking, to having a shower, to eating, and to even sleeping. To get used to the weight was like asking to get used to more weight around his body.
The scenes he had practiced around had been to make his body more comfortable to train his internal muscles. To aim with his bow and arrow, to even practice with sword and shield... Using a shield in creative ways like Steven Universe would do, or even using a sword like Finn would do, he was happy to see that slowly and step by step, progress was being made. And he isn't sure when he would take out his weights, but he knew the difference from everything of that happened. At least he could enjoy the presence when he just takes it...
"Okay, last pill of my Pnemounia medicine..." Ezekiel said as he finally swallowed... the pain in his chest, and the uncomfortable breath had been a long time since he didn't have them, but since he finally finished all the schedule... He was now free. "Ahhh, I can finally use the pool for long hours again. I'm so happy that now I can relax."
"Ezekiel." Then a voice came from the door, which made the boy tilt his head. And walked to the front of his bedroom and saw there was Courtney, Bridgette, Geoff, Katie, Sadie, Tyler, and Harold who was holding a pair of scissors...
"Yes?" Ezekiel asked as he raised his eyebrows.
"You are going to have a haircut." The Killer Bass crew said in unison which made the homeschooled boy tilt his head.
"Say what?" Ezekiel commented confused...
And that's how it started another crazy day into having friends around Playa Del Losers.
