"Last time on Total Drama: World Domination, things heated up in the Peruvian jungle! Our fearless teams tackled ancient traps and wild llamas in the Temple of Doom, but things didn't go as smoothly as some hoped. Heather and Jasmine clashed, Noah finally found a way off the Soaring Sharks—but not in the way he wanted—and Wayne's switch to the Sharks shook things up. In the end, the Fearless Flyers soared to victory, and the Daring Ducks stumbled into disaster once again. Who will sink, and who will swim in today's challenge through the Amazon? Let's find out! It's time for another episode of Total. Drama. WORLD DOMINATION!"
Theme Song
The Total Drama Express barrels through various terrains—icy mountains, dense jungles, and bustling cities—plumes of steam trailing behind. The contestants lean out of the windows, bickering and dodging obstacles.
Dear Mom and Dad
I'm doing fine
You guys are on my mind
In the dining car, Owen and Wayne accidentally fling food onto Dakota while juggling plates. Dakota screams in frustration, storming off, while the two laugh uncontrollably. Heather dumps water on Duncan from a train window. Duncan retaliates with a snowball, hitting her shoulder. Heather glares furiously, and Duncan smirks as they both disappear from view.
You asked me what Iwantedto be
And Ithink the answer is plain tosee
I want to be famous
Gwen and Courtney sit in adjacent train seats, clearly annoyed with each other. Gwen plugs her headphones in, turning away, while Courtney furiously scribbles in a notebook, likely plotting something. Suddenly, a bump in the tracks causes Courtney's pencil to go flying, landing in Gwen's lap. Gwen holds it up with a raised eyebrow, her expression flat. Courtney snatches it back with a tight smile, clearly irritated. The tension between them is thick.
I wanna live close to the sun
Well, pack your bags cause I already won
Everything to prove nothing's in my way
Bowie and MK are huddled in the train's storage car, whispering and conspiring over a crudely drawn map of the train. MK smirks as she hands Bowie a small, suspicious-looking device. Bowie grins back, slipping it into his pocket. The camera pans to Chef, who is snooping nearby, narrowing his eyes as he watches them through a crack in the door.
I'll get there one day
Cause I want to be famous
On the train's roof, Zoey wobbles on the icy surface, nearly slipping. Jasmine catches her arm and helps her steady herself. Zoey laughs nervously, and Jasmine pats her on the back before moving forward confidently.
I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be Famous
I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be Famous
The entire cast is gathered on the train roof, with Chris standing at the center, flashing his signature grin. Chef Hatchet looms nearby, holding a frying pan. The train lurches, sending half the cast tumbling as the Total Drama logo appears and the train races into the horizon.
The train's dining car was bustling as contestants slowly trickled in for breakfast. Chef's infamous cooking was once again the highlight—or lowlight—of the morning, as he dumped piles of scrambled eggs onto their plates. The smell was less than appetizing, and Lindsay poked at her plate with a fork, pouting.
"This doesn't look like eggs," she said with a frown. "It looks like… a science experiment."
Anne Maria, seated across from her, leaned back and laughed. "Girl, this whole train is a science experiment."
Nearby, Noah sat between Scarlett and Owen at the Daring Ducks' table, watching the chaos unfold. Owen was happily stuffing his face, while Scarlett studied a rough map of the Amazon she had sketched in her notebook.
"Any guesses on what today's challenge will be?" Noah asked, pushing his plate away.
Scarlett didn't look up. "Something dangerous and unpredictable. That's Chris's style."
"Don't forget ridiculous," Noah added. "He probably has piranhas waiting for us."
Owen's eyes widened mid-bite. "Piranhas?! You think they'll make us swim with piranhas?"
"Probably," Noah said dryly.
Confessional: Noah
"The Ducks are a chaotic mess, but at least I'm entertained. Owen is practically a cartoon character, and Scarlett actually has a brain. I could work with this."
At the Flyers' table, Duncan and Heather were having an unexpectedly civil conversation while Zoey and Harold whispered strategy nearby.
"I heard we're heading into the Amazon," Duncan said, leaning back in his chair. "Think you can handle the bugs, princess?"
Heather smirked. "Unlike you, I don't cry over mosquitoes. But thanks for your concern."
Bowie, sitting next to Harold, cut in. "Don't worry, Duncan. Heather probably has bug spray that costs more than your wardrobe."
Duncan laughed. "Good one."
Heather narrowed her eyes at Bowie. "Keep it up, and I'll make sure you 'accidentally' trip during the challenge."
Meanwhile, the Sharks were navigating their new team dynamic, with Wayne struggling to find his place.
"So, what's the plan today?" Wayne asked, glancing around the table.
Sky glanced at him briefly. "The plan is to win."
Courtney, not missing an opportunity to assert herself, added, "And to stick to my strategy."
Axel sighed, crossing her arms. "Maybe we should actually wait to see what the challenge is before deciding who's in charge."
Confessional: Wayne
"First day on the Sharks, and I already feel like I'm in the middle of a tug-of-war. Sky and Courtney fighting? Yeah, that's gonna be fun."
The train screeched to a halt, and the contestants filed out onto a rickety wooden platform overlooking the dense jungle. The air was humid, and the sound of chirping birds and distant howler monkeys filled the atmosphere. Vines hung from trees like natural curtains, and the earthy smell of moss and wet foliage was everywhere.
Chris appeared from behind a tree, grinning. "Welcome to the Amazon Rainforest! Today's challenge is called Jungle Jeopardy, and trust me—you'll be living on the edge."
Chef dragged out a large wooden crate labeled "SURVIVAL GEAR," dropping it with a loud thud.
"Each team will receive a limited supply of tools and rations. You'll have to navigate through the jungle, complete three tasks, and reach the designated checkpoint. The first team to finish gets a reward: a feast fit for a king! The last team? Well, let's just say you'll be starving."
Challenge Tasks:
1. Task One: Climbing the Vines – Teams must climb a massive tree to retrieve a bag of supplies from a high branch.
2. Task Two: Crossing the Crocodile River – Teams must build a raft and paddle across a river filled with obstacles.
3. Task Three: The Jungle Puzzle – Solve a giant wooden puzzle to unlock the final checkpoint.
Chris grinned. "Oh, and beware of the wildlife. Chef has trained some of the local animals to give you a warm welcome."
A distant roar echoed through the jungle, making several contestants gulp.
The Fearless Flyers arrived at the massive tree first, its thick vines hanging down like nature's ropes. Jasmine immediately started assigning roles. "We need our best climbers up there. Duncan, Heather, you're both athletic—get climbing."
"Don't need to tell me twice," Duncan said, grabbing a vine and hoisting himself up. Heather followed close behind, moving quickly despite the slippery surface.
Bowie stayed on the ground with Harold and Zoey, shouting advice. "Duncan, there's a branch on your left. Grab it before you slip!"
Up above, Heather and Duncan reached the supplies simultaneously, but Duncan grabbed the bag first.
"Not bad," Heather admitted, smirking as they descended. "Maybe you're more useful than I thought."
"Wow," Duncan said. "That almost sounded like a compliment."
Confessional: Duncan
"If Heather and I can tolerate each other, we could actually make a good team. But I'm not holding my breath."
Over with the Daring Ducks, chaos was inevitable. Owen attempted to climb but slipped halfway up, landing with a loud thud. "I'm okay!" he called, dazed.
Scarlett rubbed her temples. "We're doomed."
Noah nudged Anne Maria. "Your turn. Don't let us down." Anne Maria huffed but grabbed a vine and started climbing, grumbling the entire way.
Confessional: Anne Maria
"I'm not exactly into the whole 'Tarzan' thing, but if it means we win, whatever."
She reached the top, retrieved the supplies, and slid down. "See? Easy."
On the Sharks, Wayne surprised everyone by scaling the tree quickly, beating Sky and Axel to the top. "I've got it!" he yelled, tossing the bag down to Brick. Sky gave him a thumbs-up. "Not bad."
Even Courtney begrudgingly admitted, "Maybe he's not as useless as I thought."
The teams raced through the dense underbrush toward the riverbank, where the water glistened under the harsh midday sun. Logs floated lazily downstream, and the sound of splashes hinted at something lurking just beneath the surface. The objective was clear: build a makeshift raft using the available materials and paddle across without getting knocked off by obstacles—or, worse, crocodiles.
Chris, observing from a safe distance, grinned into his megaphone. "Hope you guys brought your survival instincts, because those crocodiles haven't eaten today."
Owen audibly gulped, clutching Noah's arm. "Did he say crocodiles?"
Noah rolled his eyes. "Yes, and they're probably mechanical or trained. Relax."
Scarlett adjusted her glasses and examined the pile of bamboo poles and rope on the ground. "We need to secure the corners tightly, or this thing will fall apart halfway across."
Confessional: Scarlett
"It's amazing how often life-or-death scenarios could be avoided with basic engineering. You'd think Chris would run out of ideas, but nope."
Jasmine and Duncan worked together to tie the bamboo poles, while Heather supervised (or rather, criticized) from the sidelines. "That rope isn't tight enough," Heather said, pointing to Zoey's knots.
Zoey sighed, her patience wearing thin. "I know how to tie a knot, Heather." Bowie intervened, tying the opposite end. "Zoey's right. Chill out, Heather. We'll be fine." Heather, for once, relented and stepped back to let them work. Within minutes, the raft was complete. Duncan grinned as they pushed it into the water. "All aboard the S.S. Dysfunction."
The Flyers paddled forward, with Harold and Bowie steering from the front. The current was stronger than expected, and they quickly approached the first obstacle: a cluster of large logs. "Hard left!" Jasmine shouted.
Harold yanked the paddle, narrowly avoiding a collision. "Nice save!" Duncan called. Heather wasn't impressed. "Barely. Let's not celebrate mediocrity."
Confessional: Zoey
"If Heather says one more negative thing, I might just 'accidentally' push her overboard."
Just as they neared the riverbank, a crocodile emerged from the water, snapping its jaws. Heather shrieked, nearly losing her balance, but Duncan quickly pulled her back onto the raft.
"Maybe you should chill out," Duncan teased. "I thought you weren't afraid of anything."
Heather scowled. "Just paddle."
Wayne, energized from his vine-climbing victory, enthusiastically tied the raft together. "Team Sharks, baby! Let's dominate this river." Sky helped reinforce the structure while Axel and Brick tested its stability. Courtney, arms crossed, observed but didn't participate.
"Why aren't you helping?" Sky asked, annoyed.
"I'm delegating," Courtney replied coolly. "That's what leaders do."
"Leaders also pull their weight," Axel muttered, tying a final knot.
They launched the raft and paddled aggressively, with Wayne singing a victory chant. "Row, row, row your raft, straight past the crocs we go!" Noah, watching from the opposite bank, couldn't resist shouting, "They're gonna tip over if Wayne keeps that up."
He was almost right—the raft swerved dangerously as they hit a partially submerged log, but Brick's quick reflexes kept them steady.
"Thanks, Brick," Sky said, relieved.
"Just doing my job," Brick replied.
They made it across without further incident, though Courtney muttered, "That could've been smoother."
Wayne, completely unfazed, pumped his fist in the air. "We're killing it, guys!"
Confessional: Sky
"Wayne's enthusiasm is weirdly refreshing. But if Courtney keeps being a backseat leader, she's gonna drive us off a cliff."
As expected, the Ducks were off to a rocky start. Owen and Anne Maria bickered over how to tie the raft together, while Damien tried to calm them down.
"No, it's supposed to go under the pole, not over!" Anne Maria snapped.
"I know how ropes work," Owen protested.
"Do you?" she shot back.
Scarlett sighed, stepping in to fix their mistakes. "Let's just finish this before the crocodiles start circling."
With the raft finally complete, they shoved off into the river, paddling awkwardly but making progress. Halfway across, the raft hit a strong current, and water began to splash over the edges.
"We're sinking!" Owen wailed.
"No, we're not," Scarlett said firmly. "Just paddle faster."
As they neared the shore, a large crocodile surfaced beside them, its mechanical jaw clicking menacingly. Anne Maria screamed and tried to swat it with her paddle. The sudden movement tipped the raft, sending Owen tumbling into the water.
"Owen!" Damien yelled, reaching over to pull him back onto the raft. With one last push, they reached the riverbank, gasping for breath.
Owen lay sprawled on the ground, drenched and panting. "I'm alive. I think."
Confessional: Damien
"I didn't expect to be the guy saving people from crocodiles today, but here we are. I'm just glad we made it."
The final challenge took place at a large clearing where three massive wooden puzzles awaited. Each puzzle depicted a different jungle animal, and the teams had to arrange the pieces to complete the image.
Jasmine immediately took charge, directing Duncan and Harold to sort the pieces by size and shape. Zoey worked alongside Bowie, quickly identifying corner pieces.
Heather, surprisingly, stayed quiet for once, focusing on her section of the puzzle. "I'm not letting this cost us the win," she muttered.
Within minutes, they had completed half the puzzle. Duncan wiped the sweat from his brow. "This is actually going well."
"Don't jinx it," Jasmine warned.
The Sharks struggled initially, with Courtney insisting on taking control of the puzzle but constantly second-guessing herself. Sky, frustrated, finally stepped in.
"Courtney, we're wasting time. Let me handle this."
"No, we just need to—" Courtney began, but Brick interrupted.
"She's right. Let Sky lead."
Courtney clenched her jaw but reluctantly stepped back. Under Sky's direction, the team started making progress.
Noah quickly established himself as the puzzle master, barking instructions at Owen, Anne Maria, and Scarlett. "That piece goes there! No, the other corner!"
"Bossy much?" Anne Maria muttered.
"Do you want to win or not?" Noah shot back.
Scarlett smirked. "At least he knows what he's doing."
Thanks to Noah's leadership, the Ducks closed the gap and finished their puzzle just seconds after the Flyers.
Fearless Flyers [WINNERS]
Daring Ducks [SAFE]
Soaring Sharks [LOSERS]
Chris appeared, clapping slowly. "Congrats to the Flyers on the win! Ducks, you're safe for now. Sharks? See you at elimination."
As the train pulled away from the jungle, the contestants prepared for another night of drama. Courtney and Sky avoided eye contact, Wayne tried to reassure himself that he'd be safe, and Noah smirked confidently, already plotting his next move.
Night had fallen as the Soaring Sharks gathered in the dimly lit stone courtyard at the edge of the jungle. Torches flickered, casting eerie shadows on the cracked walls. The air was thick with tension, and the only sounds were distant howler monkeys and the occasional rustle of leaves in the wind.
Chris stood at his usual spot, holding a tray of marshmallows. Chef loomed nearby with his arms crossed, ready to pull the lever on the trapdoor beneath the "eliminated" seat.
Chris grinned. "Welcome, Sharks! Looks like you couldn't outswim the competition today. But hey, the good news is that only one of you is going home tonight. The bad news? It could be any of you."
The team exchanged nervous glances. Wayne adjusted his headband, Sky shifted uncomfortably, and Courtney smirked confidently, clearly thinking she was safe.
"Let's get to it," Chris said, lifting the first marshmallow.
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The Marshmallow Ceremony Begins
"The first marshmallow goes to… Sky," Chris announced.
Sky caught the marshmallow and exhaled, her shoulders relaxing.
"Next up: Axel."
Axel didn't even flinch as she caught her marshmallow, giving a quick nod.
"Brick."
Brick saluted before catching his marshmallow, visibly relieved.
"Samey."
Samey smiled softly and took her spot on the bench.
Chris picked up the next marshmallow. "Wayne."
Wayne grinned, catching the marshmallow midair. "Still in it, baby!"
That left Courtney and MK standing side by side, both tense as Chris dangled the final marshmallow in front of them.
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MK smirked, catching her marshmallow and giving Courtney a smug look. "Sorry, Court." Courtney's face twisted in shock. "What?! Are you kidding me? I'm the one going home?"
Chris shrugged. "The team has spoken."
Confessional: Sky
"Courtney thought she could boss us around and still be safe. Yeah, no."
Courtney spun around to face her team, her hands clenched into fists. "This is a mistake! I was the one keeping us organized!"
"More like keeping us miserable," Wayne muttered.
Sky crossed her arms. "We're better off without you."
Courtney's gaze hardened. "Fine. You'll regret this."
Chris gestured toward the trapdoor. "Time to take the plunge, Courtney!"
She stomped over, glaring at everyone before stepping onto the platform. "I was supposed to win this season," she hissed under her breath.
Chef pulled the lever, and with a loud clang, the trapdoor swung open. Courtney's scream echoed as she fell, landing with a muffled thud in the jungle below.
Chris wiped a fake tear from his eye. "And there she goes, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and complaints." He turned to the remaining Sharks. "Who's next to follow her down the trapdoor? Stick around to find out, only on Total Drama: World Domination!"
Ranking:
26th - Jo
25th - Ezekiel
24th - Julia
23rd - Courtney
Votes:
Courtney - MK
Sky - Courtney
MK - Courtney
Lindsay - MK
Ella - MK
Noah - Courtney
Samey - MK
Axel - Courtney
Brick - Courtney
Results:
Courtney (5 votes)
MK (4 votes