Total Drama Extreme
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Narutox?
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Story Start
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"Okay, this is like way beyond bad!" Lindsay's voice echoed throughout the cabin.
With a yawn, disturbed by the voice Gwen turned over. After getting a decent sleep for the first time since this whole competition began she was a bit docile.
Lindsay held up a bottle of fake tan, "I'm out of fake tanner already." she added as a bit of the liquid dripped down on to her sheets.
Gwen rolled her eyes, "Whoa, that's tragic Lindsay." the Goth sarcastically remarked. She didn't know how girls like Lindsay could trade in sleep for spending what at any given time could be hours priming and dressing themselves. She was definitely not a morning person if her hair was any indication, bed hair, the enemy of many.
Lindsay looked to her, "Now I have to actually suntan. In the sun. Do you realize how shrivel and wrinkled that could make your skin?'' she added as Gwen took out a mirror and began fixing up her hair.
''Lotions...tans...perfumes...'' Naruto's voice carried on outside. That was all Lindsay needed to hear before she burst out of the cabin. Not too long after she was joined by Gwen and Heather, both curious about where and how Naruto got his hand on a tray of products.
''What are you doing here Fox?''
''Well Miss Wolf, as you can see I'm giving away products seeing as I made a little too much.'' he said as Lindsay eagerly looked between all the fake tanners.
''They all look so interesting. How much?'' she eagerly asked.
Naruto chuckled,''...they're free. As I said I made a little too much.'' He remarked as he picked up one of the bottles. ''Like for instance, this tanner combo made out black tea bags will make a great combination with peppermint suntan lotion. Comes with Lav-en-der.'' he added with a sing sung tone. ''Fresh out of the fridge.'' he added.
Lindsay grabbed another bottle and inhaled its scent before turning to Gwen. ''You should try this Gwenny. Its almond, it'll go great with your looks.''
Gwen was about to say something, but two things stopped her. One, that Lindsay got her name right; well almost and two, she couldn't remember the last time (Cody didn't count) someone sincerely complemented her looks.
''You're pulling my leg right? I'm not the one guys usually go for,'' she responded, hinting down at Lindsay's two large advantages. While Gwen was above average one couldn't help but feel inadequate next to Lindsay.
''You have such lovely pale skin and it makes you look exotic. I'm so jealous and what do you mean guys don't go for you? Because a certain guitarist has been given you the eye.'' Lindsay teased. The blonde made not have been bright, but she wasn't clueless. She just focused on things more her field, like romance and fashion. Plenty called it shallow, but others would call it focusing on one's strengths. After all, if everyone strove to be president, an astronaut, or a doctor then those that did wouldn't have been as special. If everyone was born a genius then there would be no need for teachers or other such professionals leaving the job market in a worse condition then it already was and that was something most people never consider. They always thought of the vague if there was no problems picture without all the hard work or problems that accompanied a sudden change would bring about.
''I-I don't know about all that.'' Gwen couldn't help but be embarrassed. 'Why is she being so nice?' It was the same type of girls like Lindsay, beautiful, blessed; popular that made her high school years hell. It made her feel awkward and that led to her not feeling comfortable in her own skin and being a loner.
Heather did not like this development. Lindsay was supposed to be a pawn, dumb and easily controlled. A person who followed the crowd or whoever was in charge. Just as she was about to bring the blonde back under her thumb Naruto popped up between them, bringing up another one of his concoctions. ''How about you miss bitter? A lil fantasico Dark Chocolate? Made it for you in mind.'' he teased, acting as playful and flirty as one could be. Flirting was one of the things that helped Naruto feel comfortable in his own skin. The other things included cooking, making things, and reading. Ever since he settled down in his new life of his he took up many hobbies to keep from being consumed by his memories of the past.
Making people smile, making them happy and in exchange they smiled at him; making him feel comfortable...making him feel wanted and loved. Something he missed and craved from most of his childhood. .
''I don't want anything from an idiot like you.'' she insulted, putting her walls up. He was the enemy, too unpredictable and too much of a wildcard for her to manipulate. Already he was making far too many friends. 'Between Miss I'm good at everything, surfer chick, the nerd, bunny guy, and Gothic he has far too large of an advantage when it comes to potential allies. He even gets along with that brutish chick. I have to find some way to eliminate him.'
''Aaw, but I put so much effort into it.'' Naruto knew how to deal with girls like Heather. And with that in mind he just had to avoid doing the idiotic and typical harem male lead thing and avoid doing the things that pushed her buttons. Befriending her in the typical way, but not pursuing her in a romantic sense.
Heather couldn't help it and lashed out. She was used to seeing two reactions. People either cowering to her or challenging her on her behavior. She wasn't use to some goofball teasing and flirting with her. It was as if this whole thing was a game and it was pissing her off. Their noses were practically touching when he said. ''Ooh a fighter. I like that.'' he said as he let go her caught fist and began walking away, cackling his ass off.
Confession Cam
Gwen was the first to speak, applying some of Naruto's lotion to her body. ''Lindsay's a nice girl, I think I misjudged her. Okay so she's a little simple-minded but she's so friendly. Naruto, I don't even know where to begin with him. I guess he's one of those types that tries and excels at everything. In other words a more friendly and male version of Courtney.'' she then sighed and added, ' I just hope I can talk to Trent soon.' a bit louder than attended.
Lindsay began speaking. ''I never noticed before, but Navajo is really nice. Not to mention he's really smart and can do a lot of really cool things,'' she added with a giggle. ''I wonder if I'll be any good at the next challenge? If so I hope he notices me.'' she added with a blush.
Then Heather spoke, glaring down at the bottle Naruto gave her. ''No sense letting something good go to waste. I mean I can use this for a favor or something to get farther in the game. Like I care about what's his name flirting with me. I'm going to use it to get farther in the name.'' she then let out a low growl and said, 'stupid blond.'
At the mess hall several campers had gathered. Naruto and Trent seem to be arguing on how had the saddest or most somber song between Linking Park and Trust Company. DJ was playing with his Bunny as Owen was stuffing himself.
Cody entered the cafeteria, feeling better after the other day's incident. Still feeling a bit hurt by Gwen's speech yesterday he decided to scope out some of the other girls. There was the surfer girl Bridgette, she was really cute and nice, and definitely someone worthy of the coolest-of-all-dudes-in-the-burbs the Codemeister. Heather was also rather cute, and he was sure he could warm her cold-heart. After all, it was said behind most ugly sneers was a pretty face. Izzy, well that said crazy chicks were amazing in the sack, but he was sure they didn't mean that crazy.
Though finally there was one girl who stood out. Her long and shapely legs, her nicely sized hips and by far very large and perky breasts (the largest of any of the girls not counting Leshawna nor Eva because of their body sizes), beautiful blue eyes, long golden hair and all around friendly demeanor. When she smiled it was like the room brightened up. ''Hey Carmichel!'' she greeted him from across the room and Cody shyly greeted her back. The Ladies-man of course was not going to give up on Gwen just yet, but he could expand his horizons a bit.
Soon Chris's voice on the loudspeaker alerted them that it was time for another challenge. The campers soon gathered at the bleachers as they waited for Chris's arrival.
"Are we going to see a musical? I love musicals, especially the ones with singing and dancing." Lindsay asked with much anticipation.
''Hey Gwen, saved you a seat,'' the guitarist called out to the Goth who happily obliged.
''Hey Bro saved you a seat/Naruto over here.'' Courtney and Bridgette both spoke. Naruto paused, chuckling nervously as both girls gestured to their right and left side respectively which would be essentially making a choice.
''Uugh.'' he trailed off. ''Hey that looks like a nice spot.'' he stated louder then attended and dove on a spot that was essentially equal distance between the two girls. 'Whew. Something told me I saved myself quite the headache.' he told himself as he looked up to see Lindsay waving at him.
Chris stepped out on to the stage as he began to speak. ''Welcome to our first state of the art outdoor amphitheater. ''Okay this week's challenge is a summer camp favorite. A TALENT CONTEST!"
Owen cheered immediately, "YES, AWESOME!"
"Each team will have eight hours to pick their three most talented campers. These three will represent them in the show tonight.
Sing, dance, juggle; anything goes," he glares at Duncan "...as long as it's legal." Duncan snapped his fingers. ''You'll be judged by our resident talent scout, former DJ, BJ, and rap legend...Grand master chef. Who will give his approval on the Chef-o-meter. This will not count as an elimination challenge, but a mini challenge that will result in the team gaining some items that will give them an advantage in the next major challenge. Well for the major challenge after the next one.''
With that the teams had gathered to discuss their strategy. Heather had blown her whistle and gotten the attention of her team, a clipboard was in her hand. "Okay everyone, since I'm team captain...''
''Just because you have to become captain of this team doesn't mean you're qualified to lead.'' Gwen argued.
''Beth and Lindsay whole heartily agree.''
"Threatening them isn't what I call a good quality for a leader.''
Just as Heather was about to speak Trent walked up, holding a muffin for Gwen, "Hey snagged you an extra muffin.''
Seeing this, Heather decided to put her plan to get Naruto eliminated in exchange for getting back at Gwen.
"Trent, you're cool with me leading this project aren't you?''
''Right on, go for it.'' he casually replied.
''Good,'' she replied with false perkiness. ''Beth, Lindsay and I will be the judges.''
''Ugh, whatever.'' Gwen scoffed in disgust at Heather's fake perkiness. She had seen it more than enough growing up from the popular kids at her school. .
''So are you going to audition?'' Trent asked her as Owen downed a giant jug of liquid in one go.
''Doubtful,' 'she replied. ''You should be in this though. I heard you playing the other night by the docks. You're really good.'' then suddenly the large boy started burping the Alphabet. When he volunteered to fart Beethoven's fifth Gwen bailed out. Heather, using her alliance with Lindsay and Beth forced her way into one of the three applicants with her ballet skills being her talent. Then it was soon suggested to the blonde by the team leader to go spy on the Goth for blackmail material/reconnaissance. What Heather did not count on was how easily Lindsay got bored and she ended up spying on the foxes instead.
''I'm just going to throw it out there. I could do a martial arts routine but it isn't as applicable as a talent as singing, dancing, or anything of that nature for contests like that. So I'll just volunteer as back up if we can't find three talents.'' Naruto stated. So far the only person with notable performance talent was DJ with his Ribbon Gymnastics. ''So who's next?''
'Me!'' Bridgette enthusiastically exclaimed. ''I can stand on my hands for twenty minutes. Watch.'' she said as she got up on her hands and did a handstand.
''That be cute if you were a monkey, but I don't think that's what we're looking for.'' Courtney dismissed with Naruto reluctantly agreeing with her. It was quite the interesting talent ability wise for physical condition it was what one would call interesting when it came to performance. ''Next,'' Courtney cut in before Harold could even begin his talent. And it was deciding between A-class's talent, Geoff's skating, and DJ's talent.
''So, is it really true you can stand on your hands for twenty minutes?'' Geoff asked Bridgette. The Foxes were in the middle of setting up for the competition.
''Wanna bet that I can't?'' Bridgette asked, holding out a chocolate bar with a grin.
''Oh you're on.'' Geoff replied.
Harold spoke up, "I'll take some of that action."
DJ, playing cards with Duncan added in his two cents. ''...yeah that's like virtually impossible."
Bridgette just grinned. "Ante up."
Moments later the Foxes anted up various bills or coins.
''Okay, twenty minutes, starting...now...'' for a moment Bridgette was still, grunting as she began walking on her hands as a means of keeping balance. However, she soon came near Courtney, who was practicing her violin, and her foot soon got tangled up in the rope, which led to a stage light up above Courtney. The rope soon came loose and the light came falling down.
The Foxes gasped, while Bridgette looked horrified, "Oh crap!" Courtney was able to just move out-of-the-way in time but her Violin was crushed underneath the fallen stage light. ''I am so sorry Courtney.''
Courtney though was having none of it. ''You...you killed my violin.'' the words struck Bridgette hard who was already feeling guilty.
''I didn't mean to.'' The fact that Courtney was sniffling and on the verge of tears didn't help the increasing amount of guilt she was feeling. ''There must be something we can do.'' she added, taking the violin and trying to put it back together, only causing pieces to chip off and fall on to the sandy ground below. The instrument soon fell to pieces after a wire snapped, now nothing more than a broken heap of mess.
As a result Courtney broke out into a fit of sobs. That Violin was a cherished gift she had gotten as a child from her auntie who was a Violin maker. Since her aunt traveled a lot Courtney only saw her for holidays and family gatherings so she cherished the item like one a small pet or child, but now it was destroyed.
Meanwhile the Gophers were also dealing with their own set of circumstances. ''You stand guard and remember if you see Gwen, warn me.'' Heather cautioned. Sometime earlier Gwen had left for a swim leaving the perfect opportunity for Heather to dig up some dirt on the Goth Lindsay sat there on the steps, remarkably bored as she played with a strand of her hair. Though, she wouldn't be bored for long as Naruto happened to be walking by, cutting through the Gopher's cabin path to make way to stay.
''Hey Najavo,'' she greeted him.
''Its Naruto.'' he corrected her before his attention turned to the cabin and noise that was going on inside. ''What's going on?''
''Nothing...nothing at all.'' she replied rather guilty. The overall awkwardness gave her away.
''I don't know the way back to stage from here, would you happen to know?''
''I'll help you,'' Lindsay happily volunteered as she hopped up and grabbed his hand. ''Come on Narupo.''
Naruto sighed, grumbling that she at least almost got it right before noticing how soft her hand was.
Gwen returned a little earlier than expected and without the lookout Heather was caught acting quite suspicious. ''What on earth is going on here?''
The popular girl though was great on thinking fast on her feet. Silently cursing Lindsay her eyes darted about before they locked on to something and she picked it up. ''This...I was searching for this.'' she said as Gwen raised a doubtful eyebrow.
''And you thought it would be among my things?'' funny how it was Gwen's section of the cabin mostly unturned.
''I was being thorough, I already search my things. Geeze, paranoid much,'' Heather remarked, tossing back her hair and leaving the cabin. 'Where the hell did that damn go girl?' After giving the girl a severe tongue lashing (Heather may have insulted people but she'd rarely outright physically attack them), she decided to focus on the competition and save her other plans for a later date.
The time of the competition rolled over and Heather took delight in taunting the Foxes bit of misfortune with Courtney's broken violin.
''Divide and conquer,'' Naruto spoke up after Heather left. ''Don't let her get to you. Considering how little we all know of each other it'd be pretty easy to turn us against each other.''
''All things considering it won't take that much,'' Courtney grumbled as she walked off.
''I'm sure she'll forgive you...eventually.'' Naruto added as he sat next to Bridgette who was looking quite dejected.
''She hates me.''
''It was an accident. Just give her some time.'' Naruto assured her. ''Now come on,'' he said, tugging at her bag of chips. ''You don't want to become too full before the competition and give yourself indigestion.''
''You're right, I should focus on the competition.'' a small smile graced her lips. ''Thanks.'' she said as she got up and left to get into the right frame of mind. The campers gathered at the Bleachers so Chris could do his announcement like always.
''Its time for the TDI extravaganza. Welcome to the first, Camp Wawanaka talent contest. Where six campers will showcase their skills, and desperately try not to humiliate their teammates, and their selves on national television. First up for the screaming Gophers is Justin.''
The first up for the Gophers was Justin who did a bunch of poses, one included being soaked in water and pretty much earned him the female vote and six out of nine on the Chef meter.
''Dainty yet masculine,'' Chris said after DJ's performance which included a slight screw up at the end. ''Let's see what grand master Chef thinks.'' the Foxes scored only two with that one. ''Not much.'' DJ, ashamed, walked off stage right. ''So with two acts to go it's the Screaming Gophers screaming ahead. Next on deck, Trent, take it away. Take it away my bro.''
Trent sat on a stool in the middle of the stage with his guitar. "This one goes out to someone special here at camp." Then, he began to sing.
They say we only got summer and I say that's a bummer
but we'll swim in the sun and have lots of fun
it'll just be the two of us
nothing to do but hang
so let me say only this
stick around, for just one kiss
When he was done he was congratulated by Chris and earned an eight out of nine.
The campers clapped for the musician, who was soon joined by Chris. "Nice work! I like your style, dude. And so does Grand Master Chef!" Trent waved at them before Chris pushed him off-stage. "Okay, quit hogging my light, buddy."
The television host turned to them and announced the next contestant: Bridgette.
It took a few seconds, but suddenly Bridgette coming out from backstage, walking on her hands. ''I can't lie, impressive for what it was, but quite boring. Let's see what the Grand Master says?'' six bars glew a bright green. ''Ooh, still not enough and the Foxes are sucking. The Screaming Gophers still who hold the lead with Trent's love song."
Chris continued. "So, without further delay, here she is for the leaders, Heather!"
Heather's dance recital was flawless. She was rather light on her feet and graceful for someone so cold. So when she only got an 8 without saying she was pretty angry.
Chris appeared on stage again, a smile still on his face. "Well, then it's down to the final act of the night. Can Geoff and his rad stunts turn it around? …I seriously doubt it. Let's find out!"
Said guy had somehow at that moment managed to snap his board in two, while performing a stunt, even before going out on stage. To say Courtney and Bridgette were panicking was an understatement. What choice did they have? Katie's singing? Duncan carving a tattoo in the tree with his head?
''Harold you're up!'' Naruto stated before he turned to Courtney who looked at him in disbelief. ''Nothing short of a nine is going to result in us winning so what's the worst that could happen?'' Naruto reasoned.
Sure enough that nine was earned when Harold performed an amazing display of beat-boxing, once again shovin' it to anyone that doubted his mad skills. Even the Gophers were impressed by his performance, as they too cheered for the underdog's well-deserved victory.
"Wicked beat-boxing, dude!" Chris said as he made his way onstage. "Check it out! Grand Master Chef had declared his winner! Even though they held the lead, the Screaming Gophers have been trampled by the Chaotic Foxes!"
Once the announcement of the winners the teams soon split up and went their separate ways for the night. This finally gave Naruto the time to speak with Courtney one on one. She was sitting on the log as she held the bow in her fingers. Naruto didn't say anything, sitting down beside her. Putting a comforting hand on her shoulder. Courtney was startled for a moment, but simply laid her head on Naruto's shoulder as he moved his arm around her and they sat comfortably by the warm glow of the camp fire.
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Chapter End
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Celestial Foxes: Naruto, Courtney, Justin, Katie, Geoff, Bridgette, Harold, DJ, Izzy, and Duncan.
Howling Wolves: Beth, Heather, Gwen, Leshawna, Eva, Cody, Lindsay, Owen, and Trent.