Last Time, on Total Drama Dream Mansion! We met twenty teenagers all wanting a chance to win the hottest new reality show! We met people such as Ray, a jock with a stunning lack of brains, Robin, a sweet girl who's not very good at competitions, and Kyle, a proud, uptight cadet. We split the contestants into two teams based on gender and had them face off in a one versus one challenge in the pool! The men won and sent the women to the elimination ceremony, where Mandy was sent out in an 8-2 vote. Who will get the boot next? Find out tonight on Total… Drama… Dream Mansion!
Maria: So we voted off Mandy last night. Honestly I feel pretty good about it. But that extra vote for Robin is definitely turning some heads. I'm hoping that Brenda doesn't think I did it, because frankly if I get on her bad side it's curtains for me.
Girls Room 1
Currently Robin, Tyler and Maria were fast asleep. Meanwhile Naomi was braiding her hair and sitting on Brenda's bed with her
Brenda: Okay i'm gonna be frank, did you vote for her last night?
Naomi: Nope, I voted for Mandy. I personally thought that at least Robin tried in the challenge. Not to mention the fact that I actually enjoy her company compared to Mandy.
Brenda: Okay good. I know that it seems like I'm kind of looking out for Robin here, but I'd do the same thing no matter who could've got two votes I want to make sure this tribe stays unified so that we can focus our efforts on winning.
Naomi: That totally makes sense, I can try talking to the other girls and see if I can figure this out though, if you'd like.
Brenda: That would be nice. If you'll excuse me though I'm going to go for a quick run to fully wake myself up, see you at breakfast?
Naomi: See ya.
Confessional:
Naomi: This works out perfectly. I can now take my time and pretend I'm talking to someone, when really I'm deciding who's going to take the blame.
Girls Room 2
Joslyn was currently straightening her hair as Lana was painting her nails beside her. Shawna was currently out of the room using the shower and Anna was reading a book.
Lana: Hey Joslyn, how do you have such steady hands? I can't paint these nails at all, I just end up making a mess.
Joslyn: It's all in the wrist darling, here lemme show you.
Joslyn took the brush out of her hands and gently grazed Lana's fingernails, curving slightly with the cuticle.
Joslyn: See your issue was that you were pressing down too hard, as well as you took too much polish, if you take less out you won't use as much, and you'll save a ton on nail polish remover.
Lana: Oh wow! Thank you so much!
Shawna walked in the room, wrapped in a towel.
Shawna: Ahhh, It's way quieter in here this morning!
Anna: I have to agree with you there, despite my inner conflict, I am glad I voted for Mandy to be evicted from our new home.
Joslyn: What do you mean by inner conflict?
Anna: I was thinking about voting for Robin, simply because I think if Mandy stayed she would have had her wake up call, leading to her trying harder. But her attitude is what sealed her fate.
Lana: I'm glad she's gone frankly. I saw absolutely no reason to boot Robin first. If she continues to flounder in challenges though then we may have to boot her.
Shawna: You have a point, all I can hope here is that the girls in the other room haven't aligned because if we had that could spell trouble.
Lana: I guess that makes sense, would anyone like some tea? After my nails dry I'd like some green tea so you guys are welcome to join me.
Anna: I'm game, I'll never turn down a nice cup of warm tea.
Confessional:
Lana: *she brushes her bangs out of her face* I've never been much of a strategist. So when the girls all start talking strategy I tend to phase it out. I know that's not the best technique but in these early rounds I just want to do me.
Joslyn: Lana's pretty cool, you'd think as a girl who knows how to do cosplay and all that stuff that she'd be more skilled with nail polish but I digress.
Backyard Porch
Tyler W and Nate we're currently lounging in sun chairs
Nate: so what the hell was that stunt at the challenge?
Tyler W: I somehow knew you'd bring this up. It was an honest mistake man. I thought our buffs were in their boxes.
Nate: So when you saw her check a pink box it didn't occur to you to think "oh maybe I should check the blue boxes"
Tyler W: Look, I get that I made a mistake. But you need to learn to not be a dick. Like where I'm from if someone gets all condescending, an argument starts and nothing gets done. So maybe on a show like this you should cut back on the attitude, or else this whole teaming up thing won't benefit either of us.
Nate: I don't try to be condescending. I just have very little patience for dumbness.
Tyler W: okay and? Your lack of patience doesn't give you the right to be a douche when others mess up.
Nate: I guess you're right, but just, try to bear with me. I know my attitude is far from perfect but I don't want that to be my undoing.
Tyler W: I'm on your side here man, don't forget that. Just try to keep the sarcastic shit to a minimum and we'll be fine.
Confessional:
Nate: I know I have an attitude problem, but all I can do here is try not to let it get the better of me. I mean if the lazy guy is pointing it out then you know it can be a problem in the future.
Tyler W: I know what it's like to deal with people like Nate, the ones who think they're better than you. The sooner they get put in their place, the sooner they can try and change themselves.
Kitchen
Brady was currently making some waffles as Edward was idling around with the stereo trying to find a song he liked. Soon he found one and almost squealed in delight.
Edward: Oh I love this song! All our times have come, here but now we're gone.
Brady: Wow, you're a pretty good singer!
Edward: Thanks! For a long time singing was really all i had, so it's given me time to practice up.
Brady: What do you mean?
Edward: Well you see, I used to-
Shawna: Good Morning!
Almost immediately, Edward clammed up and went to grab some bread to make toast. Brady shrugged this off and put some waffles on a plate.
Brady: Morning Lava Girl. So who got the boot last night?
Shawna: Mandy
Brady: Ah yes, the whore is the first to fall, by logic next would be the partier, or the stoner.
Shawna: But who fits that bill?
Meanwhile Edward was making a Peanut Butter sandwich with his toast, and needless to say he was making a mess.
Edward: you guys know what would be so good right now. Jelly donuts. Like holy crap I love jelly donuts.
Brady and Shawna gave each other a glance, shrugged and continued eating.
Edward: Anyways, what do you guys think the challenge will be?
Brady: I hope it's something to do with trivia, if you haven't already guessed I'm pretty good at retaining useless information.
Shawna: I bet if it's anything like other shows set with people living together in a house, it'll be messy and embarrassing.
Edward: I hope it's something that is actually fair. So at least it's a fair fight between tribes.
All three: Amen!
Confessional:
Brady: I'm curious as to what Edward had to say before Shawna came in… I suppose I can ask him after the challenge today.
Edward: Brady is someone I can trust, however I get a vibe from Shawna that she may see me as different, or worse a threat if I tell her about my past.
Shawna: I'm hoping that I can perhaps make a cross tribal thing with Brady, just in case a swap comes up soon.
Upstairs Balcony
Marcus was currently trying to get his lighter to work, to no avail.
Marcus: Ugh, c'mon!
Ben: Need a light?
Marcus: Thank god for gingers, yea please help a guy out.
Ben tossed his lighter over to Marcus who lit his cigarette.
Ben: So who do you think got the boot?
Marcus: That's a really good question, knowing Brenda, she probably led a charge to get rid of anyone who lost their matchup.
Ben: But wouldn't that damage her morality pet's reputation?
Marcus: perhaps, but Robin had to face Ray. Despite his attitude, and the fact that he was in a dress, he's still super strong.
Ben: So get to the point, who got the boot?
Marcus: Likely Mandy, Robin or maybe… I don't know Lana for losing the final challenge?
Ben: I think I agree with you
Ben stopped to light his cigar, and took a sniff.
Ben: Why do I smell mint? Are you chewing gum and smoking or something?
Marcus: Um, no…?
Ben: Oh fuck, don't tell me. You smoke mint menthols don't you?
Marcus: Don't you star-
Ben: Hahahahahahaha! What's the point then? Like if you don't get the taste of the actual cigarette why do it? Just chew gum!
Marcus: what? I like them! And if my friends back home joke about it then I can handle you joking about it! And besides, I like the rush.
Ben: Fuck, honestly just try a normal cigarette sometime if you really want he head rush.
Marcus: I'm good.
Ben rolled his eyes and pointed down at Tyler and Nate, who were both still lounging.
Ben: Do you think they're aligned?
Marcus: yikes, they could be. But they're also kind of lazy, maybe they just are both napping?
Ben: That's potentially it. But I don't know. Let's keep an eye on em.
Marcus: you got it. That being said. Want to work together? Perhaps keep an eye out for each other?
Ben: May as well, no one else has really come to me about it. So what's up with you and that cadet?
Marcus: Oh honey let me tell you.
Confessional:
Ben: Jesus Marcus can talk. I like the guy but that's gonna get annoying real fast. At least he knows his stuff.
Marcus: Ben's alright, but he's gonna have to get used to my menthols if he wants to talk to me in the mornings.
Library
Currently Anna was reading a book in a beanbag chair that was nearly twice her size, before she could get engrossed in it the book was taken from her hands and closed. She looked up to see Brenda looming over her.
Brenda: So, who'd you vote for last night?
Anna: Mandy, why do you ask?
Brenda: I want to try and figure out who caused it to not be unanimous.
Anna: No you wanted to figure out who voted for your personal vote doubler.
Brenda: She's my friend, not a vote doubler.
Anna: That's besides the point, I didn't vote for her. So try somebody else. If I hear anything I'll let you know.
Brenda: Fine, but i'm watching you.
Brenda stalked off out of the library
Anna: Yeesh, makes me almost wish I did vote for her.
Confessional:
Anna: I have a low tolerance for people who feel they can use their muscles to intimidate those without. Brenda isn't a very smart player I feel. If I could vote her out without consequence I definitely would. But she's the strongest girl here so I'll have to wait for a swap.
Brenda: It's hard to explain exactly why I want to look out for Robin. Maybe it's because she reminds me of my little sister, Lindsay. Or maybe because I've never really had a chance to make friends. I've always been the tough girl. So I've never really made friends as people are scared of me.
Boys Room #1
Shane, Ray and Lake we're currently doing mostly manly things, Shane was doing push-ups, Ray was lifting weights, and Lake… Was reading a magazine.
Lake: So I answered C, so that means I'm a passionate lover with a taste for fine wine.
Shane: I'm sorry, what are you talking about?
Lake: it's one of those quizzes that tells you what kind of lover you are, based on how often you pick a certain answer.
Shane: Is that a Cosmopolitan? Aren't those just for girly secrets like shaving and stuff?
Ray: Men like us don't need to shave!
Lake: Hey! There's also hot babes and sex tips!
Ray: Like you could even get any in the first place, hate to say it but compared to Shane and I we're the Chad's here and you are certainly the virgin!
Shane: Please don't put us on the same level.
Lake: Whatever you say Ray.
Ray: You guys know what would be really awesome?
Shane: Not reading cosmopolitan?
Ray: Well yea, but we should take this shit by storm! If we lose, which lets be real with me we won't lose. But we should vote together!
Lake: You mean an alliance? I'm down for it!
Shane: I mean sure? What could go wrong?
Confessional:
Shane: The answer to that question is probably a lot. A lot could go wrong by aligning with them. But what other choice do I have currently?
Ray: I can't wait for the next challenge to show off my skills! I mean sure my team isn't bad either but I'm gonna be the one in the spotlight!
Lake: I only read Cosmo for the hot babes I swear!
Bathroom
Robin was currently putting her contacts in, while Maria was doing her makeup beside her
Robin: I suppose I should ask, you voted for Mandy right?
Maria: Duh, I'm not stupid. And you didn't vote for yourself did you?
Robin: Of course! I would never do that! But I'm really concerned about who voted for me other than Mandy.
Maria: My bet's on someone who wants to stir the pot. Maybe it was Anna, she's kind of quiet. She could be sneaky.
Robin: I bet you're right. I just feel bad, having to think these negative thoughts about others. I don't want to have to think of someone as a threat but if I want to go farther I'm going to have to.
Maria: Obviously. Well I'm here for you Hun, if you ever need to talk that is.
Robin: Thanks Maria!
Viola: ATTENTION all contestants! Please make your way to the ballroom located on the first floor!
Robin: oh! I guess that's our cue!
Confessional:
Robin: I really hate to think that someone who is still here could want me to go, after all that could mean if we lose it's another vote against me tonight!
Maria: Robin is delusional if she thinks she can play nice and make the end. She is going to have to get a bit more cutthroat if she wants to snatch the victory out of half this cast.
The 19 contestants all stood pensively awaiting for the host to arrive. Fifteen minutes after they were all there she arrived carrying a coffee and a bagel.
Viola: What? The lines were atrocious!
Tyler J: So what, you called us to come here, then ran out to get a coffee and breakfast?
Viola: Precisely!
Tyler J: Okay just clearing that up.
Viola: Anyways, what's a reality competition show without it's very own talent show! Today that's what you guys will be doing!
The reactions ranged from cheers (Robin, Marcus, Edward, Brady) to mild disgust (Ray, Ben and Tyler J)
Viola: However, you will not be picking your performers! You will be randomly selected! Each team will have two singular acts, and one dual act. Meaning If you're in the dual act you better hope you have a good partner or else it's lights out for your team! Each act will be judged by me, on a scale from 1-10 making a possible thirty points to grab! The team with the most wins! Now can I get a volunteer from the ladies to select out of this hat?
Brenda: I'll do it.
Brenda marched forward and reached into the hat, and pulled out a name
Brenda: Anna!
Anna sighed and walked up towards Brenda as she made the next selection.
Brenda: Maria!
Maria looked shocked and staggered up as Brenda prepared to pull out the names of the duo.
Brenda: Joslyn… And Lana!
The two girls in question smiled at each other, thankful to be paired with someone they like.
Viola: And now for the boys!
Edward: Ouh! I'll do it!
Edward giddily ran up and grabbed the first name
Edward: Me!
He pulled a second name
Edward: Ray!
Ray: Aw fuck! The one challenge I didn't want to be picked for!
He stomped up as Edward pulled the last two names
Edward: Marcus… And Kyle!
Kyle visibly paled at the sound of his name and almost went rigid so Marcus had to practically drag him up.
Viola: and here are your competitors this challenge! You have three hours to practice so Good luck! And don't mess up!
The teams Immediately dispersed back to their rooms to strategize and plan.
Confessional:
Edward: Singing on the street was something I've always excelled in! Now that I'm not doing it to survive I think I can have a lot of fun with this challenge!
Brady: I'm a little disappointed to not have been picked for this challenge! I'm actually really good at the guitar. So I wish I could have been one of the people chosen.
Girls Room 2
Currently the nine females were all crowded into one room, eager to discuss the four females who would be performing.
Tyler J: So what do you guys have planned?
Anna: Currently i'm not sure. My only real talent I've practiced and perfected that can work in this kind of situation is sadly, not that impressive.
Robin: Well? What is it?
Anna: I can solve a Rubix cube in under 45 seconds.
Shawna: Okay that's pretty cool! What about you Maria?
Maria: Gymnastics, that or perhaps Archery.
Brenda: You're a modern day Katniss Everdeen aren't ya.
Maria gave a smirk
Maria: Careful, Maybe I'll make sure to "accidentally" shoot it at you.
The room went deathly silent as Brenda stared at Maria, before the two girls burst out laughing.
Brenda: You think you're clever don't ya! anyways, you probably should take gymnastics, simply cause I don't know if Viola will allow you to use a bow and arrow. Better to practice with something you know you can use right?
Maria: That makes sense.
Lana: As for the two of us… I'm not sure really? Joslyn do you have something you excel in that would work for this?
Joslyn: uh… I'm semi decent at acting and singing. Perhaps we could do that? Like some sort of scene from a play?
Lana: That works for me! That being said we only have three hours so let's get to work.
The two girls in question took their leave to go to the ballroom to practice, followed by Anna and Maria, leaving for the Library and the gym respectively.
Tyler J: So what are we supposed to do in the meantime?
Naomi: I guess we should stay here so as not to interrupt them. But also so if they need anything they know where to find us.
Shawna: Anyone up for a movie in the meantime? Brady brought a bunch of his favourite horror flicks so I'm sure he'll let me borrow them.
Tyler J: Is there something going on between you two?
Robin: Yea! You guys are like super close!
Shawna: Trust me, it's nothing like that. He has a girlfriend, and he's not really my type. I'm gonna go grab a few!
Shawna ran out of the room, and the faint sound of her opening the door to the boys room and shouting to Brady could be heard
Shawna: Shark Boy I'm borrowing some movies!
Brady: Okay just bring them back after, Lava Girl!
The girls snickered amongst themselves
Robin: She SOOO likes him!
Brenda: You got that right.
Confessional: Shippers On Deck
Maria: I know for a fact my gymnastics isn't going to be enough to impress everyone. So I need to find a way to spice it up. That or switch to archery.
Anna: My talent is impressive to some, but it may not be good enough to score very high. However I can't really think of a way to make it more workable so I'll have to go with what I've got.
Lana: I'm terrified. That much is simple. But because she's my partner I can't afford to let Joslyn see that. If she sees it she may let her nerves get the best of her.
Joslyn: I'm just glad I'm paired with someone I like. If I was paired with someone like Robin for example I don't think I'd be as comfortable. Don't get me wrong I like Robin but she and I don't talk, like at all.
Boys Room 2
Nate: So you and Shawna huh?
Brady: You already know I have a girlfriend. Shawna and I are just friends.
Edward: Friends that already have pet names for eachother?
Brady: I suppose so! But that doesn't matter. What are you guys planning on for the talent show?
Ray: Dudes, I have no fucking idea what to do!
Edward: I plan to sing, You can vouch that it's a good choice as you heard me earlier.
Brady: yea that's a good choice man.
Ben: alright now that brings us to our lovely pair. What do you guys think you should do?
Marcus glanced over at Kyle, who had only recently regained his own sense of movement and shrugged.
Marcus: We could sing? Like a duet or something?
Kyle: I regret to inform you that I'm not a very good singer, Private Baker.
Marcus: Well it's better this than something crazy right?
Kyle: I suppose we'll have to figure out a song that works for the both of us.
Marcus: Yea, let's go to the ballroom and see if Viola left any speakers there or something because if not we may have to do this shit acapella.
Edward: I should come too! After all I can't afford to just put a radio on and hope I know the song!
The three guys left to go practice, leaving their fourth talent show participant behind to figure out his.
Ray: Ugh what should I do? I'm totally useless in the talent category even I can admit to that.
Tyler W: Well you should try and think fast. Gun to your head what do you see as your greatest asset?
Ray: The fact that I'm really really really ridiculously good looking?
Shane smacked Ray upside the head
Shane: Be serious man! Or else were screwed and we'll have to vote someone off tonight.
Lake: Shane's right man. Sure you may be good looking to most, but good looks aren't a talent.
Shane: Fuck I got it!
Nate: What's he gonna do?
Shane: You can show off your strength! Lift some super heavy weights and show them what you're made of!
Ray: I can do that!?
Nate: Haven't you ever been to a carnival before? There's always a strongman performing!
Ben: Yea man, you should do that! I mean unless you're a secret contortionist or something.
Ray: What's a conformist?
Ben: ...Never mind. Anyways while you do that, I'm gonna see what dirt I can find on the girl's acts
Confessional:
Shane: Am I building up Ray's ego so he puts forth a better effort? Guilty as charged really. But hey, if it keeps our winning streak alive then I'm okay with it.
Kyle: If it wasn't obvious I'm not a performer. In fact I can't stand doing almost anything in front of anyone! Not since the time my drum major's mace got caught in my pants and ripped them off during a ceremony! Needless to say I think this will probably be my hardest thing I've done here yet.
Marcus: Personally I'm totally fine with performing. But I'm a little worried about Kyle. He's already shaking like a leaf and we just started practicing! I am rather glad to be paired up with him though, it's nice to have someone I can trust.
Edward: I am so confident in myself for this challenge! After all I used to sing on the streets for cash when I was homeless. If I can sing like that for strangers them I can do it on television!
Ray: *He is dressed in only a loincloth* What? I have to get into character! I am the strongman!
Library
Anna was currently in here practicing her skills with the Rubix cube. While she was doing this, unbeknownst to her, Ben stepped in and eyed her curiously and watched as she spun the Rubix cube in every which way and still managed to solve it in around 40 seconds every time.
Ben: Okay there's no way you're not using some trickery here.
Anna: Ah! Jesus Christ! You broke my concentration, Ben!
Ben: Meh, so how do you do it? Photographic memory telling you where you spun it?
Anna: On the contrary, this is pure skill. No smoke and mirrors here.
Ben: So if I did this;
Ben grabbed the completed Rubix cube and spun the sliders around for a solid thirty seconds
Ben: You're telling me you can still solve it?
Anna picked up the cube and began to solve it as she spoke
Anna: It's actually really simple once you get the hang of it, once you can get one of the sides done everything really comes together. See how once I have all the blues in place the rest of them just begin to work themselves out? It's like magic, but logical.
With this statement she placed the completed cube down on the table.
Ben: Okay, I'm impressed. On to why I'm really here though. How come Mandy got the boot last night?
Anna: Her piss poor attitude frankly, not even five minutes into us rooming together her and Shawna were arguing. But also the other target was Robin and no one really wants her gone except one person.
Ben: Who's that?
Anna: No one knows, that's the problem. Frankly though if I knew Robin could have gotten the majority I may have thrown my vote her way. Simply cause I don't see her as being very good at challenges in the long run.
Ben: it's only been one challenge though?
Anna: Still, she also has a major tie to Brenda, and she's basically her second vote right now.
Ben: Ohh, so instead of the head of the snake, you're going for the body and hoping it won't grow back?
Anna: Precisely.
Ben: I respect your honesty. If we vote tonight I'll fill you in on what you wanna know. Sound good?
Anna: Crystal clear. Thanks for the heads up.
Ben: Not a problem.
Ben made a finger gun, mimed firing it, and left the room, nearly crashing into Brenda.
Ben: Hey Brenda, how's it going?
Brenda: Can't complain. It wouldn't do me any good after all. Shouldn't you be helping your team instead of trying to mess with mine?
Ben: I was just telling Anna how impressed I was with her Rubix skills, that's all.
Brenda: Huh, alright then.
Brenda walked into the library.
Brenda: All good? Bens not fucking with your mojo right?
Anna: Totally fine. I'll let you know if anything arises though.
Brenda: Sounds good.
Confessional:
Brenda: I heard everything, just so you know. Anna better watch who she talks to because she never can know who's listening.
Anna: Ben seems decent. I wouldn't mind working with him when he swap arises.
Ben: I'm pretty sure Brenda heard every bit of that conversation. If they lose tonight Anna may be in for some trouble… And I wouldn't wanna fuck with Brenda.
Gym
Maria was currently stretching her arms in order to practice her technique for her hanging ring routine. Ray walked in behind her (back in his normal clothing) and almost immediately started checking her out.
Maria: Hey, my eyes are up here Ray.
Ray: What? I'm not allowed to stare at a hot girl?
Maria: You should be practicing. You know so you don't get voted off? On second thought, don't practice. I'd much rather if you guys lose anyways.
Ray: What's up your ass? You got a man back home?
Maria: No, a girl. But that's besides the point. You remind me of my brother anyways so it's gonna be a no from me.
Ray: Wait, you're a lesbian?
Maria: No I'm bi, but I can only imagine what sick perverted thoughts are going on in your head.
Ray: Actually, my twin sisters a lesbian. So if you didn't have someone I'd actually offer for you to meet her. But if you wanna be a bitch and think that I'm only ever trying to think of lesbian sex and getting myself laid then go off.
Maria didn't have a response, just a shocked expression that almost looked as though she pitied Ray.
Maria: Ray, I'm sorry. It was wrong of me to assume that. Like I said you remind me if my brother, he's kind of a jerk. So forgive me for transgressing that on to you.
Ray: It's fine. I'm just gonna be over here now.
Ray walked over to the weights and began adding some to the bar, as Maria continued with her training.
Confessional:
Ray: I know I'm a cocky asshole who's frankly trying to get more ass than a toilet seat. but I'm not all bad, I have my own thoughts and stuff too, even though i'm not the smartest. Also, thank god my sisters already out of the closet because that would have been SO awkward… Hey Kate!
Maria: The fact that I'm feeling sorry for Ray of all people shows that there's some sort of depth inside him. Maybe he's not all bad? Okay like 80% bad but it's a start.
Ballroom
Joslyn: No No NO! Absolutely not! Just because I wear a leather jacket does not mean I can do JD from Heathers.
Lana: Oh c'mon! Seventeen is an easy song to do! And you get to show off those pipes!
Joslyn: But why do I have to be the psycho guy?
Lana: Because I cosplayed as Veronica Sawyer before so I know her stuff by heart, frankly. Now let's get you into a wig!
Joslyn: You're joking… Right?
Lana: well do you want to fit the part?
Joslyn: Fuck that! I'll be Joslyn Dean.
Lana: Alright if that works for you then. I do need to go put my wig on though! We're going to be the best singers this show has seen!
Unknown to them, Marcus and Kyle were standing outside the door and heard the whole conversation.
Marcus: nonononononono. You have got to be kidding me!
Kyle: Hold on, we can still be better than them.
Marcus: But it won't be original! If we go after them we will look awful in comparison! We have to do something crazy. Something risky that Viola won't expect! Like, I don't know… The tango!
Kyle: Don't you even think about it.
Marcus: Wait, that actually doesn't sound terrible.
Kyle: The tango?
Marcus, no just dancing in general! It's a huge risk! We gotta do it!
Kyle: I can't dance, Marcus.
Marcus: Neither can I. But we can wing it! The best plans on these shows always come from winging it because the well thought out plan never comes through!
Kyle: Fine, what's the easiest dance type?
Marcus: I'd say ballroom, you just have to twirl around and do a dip or something near the end for the romance or something. Butwedon'thavetodotheromanticpart!
Kyle: At Ease, Private. If it will win us the challenge we can try it. But we need to practice right now or else we'll never learn.
Marcus: Right! I'll get a song ready and we can practice in one of the other rooms.
Confessional:
Lana: I'm hoping this challenge goes well. I don't necessarily trust that I won't be in danger if we lose, seeing as I'm one of the performers.
Joslyn: I feel like I'm really bonding with Lana today, which is great because i think she's really chill and easy to get along with.
Marcus: I am PRAYING we can pull this off. I've found the perfect song for us to use so I hope we don't blow it!
Kyle: Dancing of any sort is really not something I know how to do. But if it's for the good of the team then I will give it my all.
Guys Room 2
Currently the room held Lake, Nate, Shane, Brady and a sleeping Tyler W as they were discussing the challenge at hand,
Nate: So Lake, what would you have done if you were picked?
Lake: Honestly I'm not sure. I don't really have many talent show style talents. Nor am I interesting enough to improvise one on the spot. I do run a podcast with my brother though, so that's something interesting, however I can't transfer that to a show.
Brady: That's really cool! I would have played a song by Rush on my guitar, sadly my actual guitar isn't here but I'm sure there are spares here.
Nate: I would have shown off how I can beat Grumble Mountain in under 30 seconds for Mario Kart Wii
Brady: Isn't that just a glitch that if you time a hop correctly that you can get on the edge of the mountain?
Nate: I never said it was impressive, it's just cool that's all.
Lake: What about you Ty?
Tyler just snored in response.
Lake: Sleeping isn't a talent Tyler, it's a necessity.
Tyler continued snoring
Shane: Lake, I think he's actually asleep. Or at least trying to sleep.
Lake: If you don't wake up I'll get Nate to sit on you!
Tyler W: I'm up I'm up!
Nate: H-hey! I am more than a fat joke!
Brady: But it worked didn't it?
Nate just grumbled in response
Nate: Anyways, Tyler what would your talent have been?
Tyler W: Whittling. It's a hobby but I don't really have any other talents. Other than making crop circles at night to fuck with the neighbouring farm.
Nate: Slow up, you, one of the laziest people I've met in my life, makes crop circles to mess with people?
Tyler W: I am a majorly different person back home. That's all. What about you Shane?
Shane: Probably I'd play my saxophone.
Brady: Okay that's cool. I kind of wish you were picked now
Shane: I don't, I can't stand performing outside of sports.
Confessional:
Nate: Is it wrong to kind of wish Tyler brought some more of his at home personality rather than what he did bring?
Tyler W: I also have a supreme talent in krumping. *he struggles to keep a straight face* Hahahahahahaha nah I'm just messing with ya.
Lake: This is my obligatory shameless plug for mine and my brothers podcast, "The Vanishing"! Where we investigate missing person cases that are still unsolved! Check it out!
Study
Marcus and Kyle were currently sweaty and tired, and not in the way Marcus wants to be. Both having changed into shorts and tank tops in order to prevent sweating as much from the training, but to no avail.
Marcus: let's try that again.
Kyle: Ugh! This is insane man.
Marcus: we only have twenty seconds of music left to fill, and that's not including the dip which takes like three of those seconds.
Kyle: So we have one hour to do what it's taken two hours to do?
Marcus grabbed Kyle on the shoulders
Marcus: Pull yourself together Sargent Abrams! We can do this! Because if we don't then we're as good as dead in this game!
Kyle: S-Sargent?
Marcus: Yea I went there. We're gonna win this damn challenge!
Kyle: Sir Yes Sir!
Marcus immediately went red faced and sputtered. Kyle smirked in response
Kyle: I went there as well. Two can play at this game. Now get to work.
Confessional:
Marcus: I'm pretty good at taking charge, until they actually become subordinate then I just get flustered it seems!
Kyle: Marcus is right, we're doing pretty good so far for two guys with no experience. I really hope we can win this challenge. Or at least score higher than a four.
Girls Room 2
Currently all the girls not performing were watching a scary movie, right before the jump happened where they see the killer in the reflection, there was a knocking.
Robin: AHHHHHHH!
Tyler J: Relax, you're fine.
Ben: Room for one more? I'm bored and wanna hang out.
Naomi: Sure come sit by me.
Little did the girls know that as Ben came to sit down he left the rest of the guys
Were huddled outside waiting to scare the girls. They waited for a silent point right before another jumpscare before barging in
Girl on TV: AHHHHHH!
Robin: AHHHHHHH!
Guys: AHHHHHHH!
Girls: AHH!
Robin: HOLY SHIT!
Shane: Ha! Told you I could get her to curse! Pay up Lake!
Lake: Put it on my tab!
Brenda: You boys are all wasting valuable running time.
The Guys minus Ben ran off before Brenda could sink her claws into them. Ben remained with a sheepish grin
Brenda: That means you too.
Ben: Fuck this shit I'm out! Mmhmm, no thanks bye!
Ben began to run but was cut off by the speaker
Viola: All contestants to the ballroom! It is time to start the talent show!
Robin: So not cool!
Confessional:
Edward: No one really bothered my while I was practicing, which honestly was really nice! I basically holed myself up in the music room and sang my heart out. Once I figured out the song I wanted to do it became easy.
The contestants gathered in the ball room which now had a red curtain covering half the room, presumably for the performers to prepare themselves. As for the others, they all took a seat in the chairs on the opposite side.
Ballroom
Ben: Ready to lose ladies?
Brenda: You're still owed a beating you know.
Ben paled and mimed zipping his mouth shut.
Viola: Alright! So first up we have Anna! She will be showing how she can solve three Rubik's cubes in less than 2 minutes! Remember your scores are out of ten, so that means try to get as close to thirty as possible!
The curtains rose, and there stood Anna, behind a table with three already solved Rubix cubes and a timer set for two minutes.
Anna: Um, can I get a volunteer to come and spin them? Preferably from the guys team so we don't get accused of cheating?
Shane walked up and spun all three around for Anna, making sure to not block the audience from seeing them being spun.
Anna: Alright everyone! Let the clock start!
The timer on the table began to count down, as Anna began to work her magic. Or as she would put it, Logic. Within thirty five seconds she had the first one down, and with fifty seconds remaining on the clock, the second cube was finished. As Anna was working on the third one, the lights shining on her began to make her hands sweaty. But this only hindered her slightly, and with 7 seconds remaining on the clock she placed the third one down, to the sound of cheers from her teammates.
Anna: Yes!
Anna took a bow and made her way over to her seat
Viola: Very good! But it was a little boring if I must say. I'm going to give it four points!
Anna looked slightly miffed at this news, and gave a small frown.
Confessional: Post Performance
Anna: I would have liked to earn more points for the team. I think Viola really overlooked my mental strength here.
Viola: Our second performer of the night is Ray! Showing us his impressive strength!
The curtains rose and Ray stepped out wearing a loincloth, and posed next to the weights. Which totalled out at three hundred and fifty pounds
Joslyn: Nice cloth, hey Viola! How come you never told us there was a costume room here?
Viola: uh… There is no costume room in the mansion
Tyler J: You don't mean… He brought that from home? I need to bleach my eyes now.
Ray: Hey! I'm performing here! Here I am about to lift five hundred and thirty pounds!
Robin: Um, I think that's actually only three hundred and fifty pounds?
Ray: O-oh, uh my bad. Anyways, let's do this!
Ray bent down and lifted the weights with relative ease, holding it triumphantly over his head.
Ray: Graaaaaagh!
He set the weights down and took a bow and walked over to the guys.
Viola: Nice! But even more boring than Anna! You get a three!
Ray hung his head in shame
Confessional:
Ray: I've lifted five hundred fifty on my best day! Or at least that's what the guys who load my weights tell me. What the hell happened? Did I put the wrong weights on? Or did i misread the ones I did put on? God I'm an idiot!
Tyler W: One of my friends back home is dyslexic, and Ray's mixing up of the numbers reminded me of her. Could Ray have some form of numerical dyslexia?
Viola: Currently it's 4-3 in favour of the girls! Not the greatest start for either team but anything can happen! Can Maria extend the girls' lead? Here she is with a high ring gymnastics routine!
The curtains opened up and Maria was already up in the rings, Wearing a sports bra and short shorts that revealed her slight muscle definition in her arms and stomach, as well as causing Ray's jaw to drop. Of course lake made sure to close it before drool could escape. Holding herself in position. Beside the rings she was holding were three rings on each side. Shimmying her body side to side she reached out and grabbed a ring on her right side, and brought herself one position over. Then using only her right hand to hold herself up, she swung herself up and managed to catch her foot in the ring beside her. Using this foot, she swung let go with a fair bit of momentum, to clasp her hang onto another ring, whilst striking a pose. Satisfied with her routine, she swung herself into a backflip and landed on both feet with her hands in the air, much to the screams of the girls and a few guys.
Maria: And that, my friends is how you flip a script!
Viola: Marvellous job Maria! I'm going to give you a Seven! This brings the girls scores up to Eleven!
Maria gave a content smile at this
Maria: Honestly I'm impressed that I nailed the landing frankly, last time I tried that I dislocated my shoulder!
Viola: our final solo act is Edward! Can his singing enchant us? Singing an acoustic cover of the song "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morrisette!
Brady: He stole my gig!
The curtains rose, and Edward, dressed in a green dress shirt and jeans began strumming immediately and began to sing in a soft voice
Edward:
I want you to know that I'm happy for you
I wish nothing but the best for you both
An older version of me
Is she perverted like me?
Would she go down on you in a theatre?
Does she speak eloquently?
And would she have your baby?
I'm sure she'd make a really excellent mother
'Cause the love that you gave, that we made wasn't able to make it enough for you to be open wide, no
And every time you speak her name
Does she know how you told me you'd hold me until you die, 'til you die?
But you're still alive
And I'm here to remind you
Of the mess you left when you went away
It's not fair to deny me
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
You, you, you oughta know
'Cause the joke that you laid in the bed: that was me, and I'm not gonna fade as soon as you close your eyes
And you know it
And every time I scratch my nails down someone else's back I hope you feel it
Well, can you feel it?
Well, I'm here to remind you
Of the mess you left when you went away
It's not fair to deny me
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
You, you, you oughta know
I am here to remind you
Of the mess you left when you went away
It's not fair to deny me
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
You, you, you oughta know
As Edward plucked the final notes not a single person wasn't cheering.
Viola mimed wiping a tear from her eye
Viola: That was wonderful! I give it a Nine!
Edward: Yes! Yesyesyes!
Confessional:
Edward: Ah! I'm so happy! Like literally nothing can top this right now! And even if we lose I won't be a target because of ray's performance!
Our first duel performance will consist of Joslyn and Anna! Together they will be singing a duet of "Another Day" from the musical RENT!
Lana: So we made the last minute decision to change to a song from rent that had us both singing. While I. Not confident in my abilities, I'm hoping Joslyn can help support me here so we average out to a good score.
Lana
Who do you think you are
Barging in on me and my guitar
little girl, hey
The door is that way
You better go you know the fire is out anyway
Take your powder
Take your candle
Your sweet whisper
I just can't handle
Well take your hair in the moonlight
Your brown eyes goodbye, goodnight
I should tell you
I should tell you
I should, no
Another time
Another place
Our temperature would climb
There'd be a long embrace
We'd do another dance it'd be another play
Looking for romance come back another day
Another day
Joslyn:
The heart may freeze
Or it can burn
The pain will ease
If I can learn
There is no future
There is no past
I live this moment as my last
There's only us
There's only this
Forget regret
Or life is yours to miss
No other road
No other way
No day but today
Joslyn (Lana in Brackets)
I can't control (Control your temper)
My destiny (She doesn't see)
I trust my soul (Who says that there's a soul)
My only goal
Is just to be (Just let me be)
There's only now (Who do you think you are)
There's only here
Give into love (Barging in on me)
Or live in fear (And my guitar)
No other past (Little girl hey)
No other way (The door is that way)
No day but today (The fires out anyway)
No day but today (Take your powder)
(Take your candle)
No day but today
(Take your brown eyes, your pretty smile, your silhouette)
No day but today
(Another time, another place, another rhyme, a warm embrace)
No day but today
(Another dance, another way, another chance, another day)
No day but today
Viola: What a great performance! However Lana you were a little pitchy so I'm going to give you guys a Six, making the girl's final score a Seventeen!
The Girls smiled, however Lana looked downtrodden at these results. Joslyn rested her hand on her shoulder and gave her a smile in an attempt to comfort her.
Confessional:
Lana: She has tears in her eyes at least I tried right? I may not have been the best but I can't say i didn't try. I really hope i don't get sent home for this. After all I'm not ready for the fun to end.
Joslyn: I can't really complain about myself here/ but I feel really bad for Lana, she really worked hard and practiced a lot so i just feel shitty that Viola likely made her feel like she blew it
Viola: And for our final performance we have the duo of Marcus and Kyle! They need at least a 6 to tie it up with the girls! They will be doing.. Ballroom Dancing?
Shane: What the hell? This isn't what we talked about!
Lake: Are we boned?
Edward: Guys give em a chance!
The Curtains opened up to the two boys, dressed each in identical dress shirt and dress pant combos. The only difference being Marcus' lack of a tie and his top button undone. As the song starts, they bow to each other and link up in a close position they then began to slowly dance side to side and forwards and backwards almost forming the shape of a square. Around twenty seconds through the song the boys begin to gently spin and sway with the music, seemingly finding their groove. As the music picks up the boys spin slightly faster. This culminates with Kyle dipping Marcus at this point, a position that which they remain for a short while. As their eyes meet during this, Marcus begins to blush, much to the giggles of some of the girls. After this, the music picks back up, as they slowly part and bow once more.
Viola: That was wonderful! However you guys were pretty boring in the beginning compared to some acts. However I know the score I will be giving to you is…
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An Eight! Which makes the boys the winners for the second time in a row! Ladies, I will see you tonight for the elimination once again.
Marcus grabbed Kyle in a bone crushing hug as The boys cheered vicariously, whilst the girls looked utterly defeated, Lana especially.
Confessional:
Brenda: Fuck! We really need to step our shit up. Luckily i already know where my vote is headed.
Shane: I don't really like being left out of the loop and that ballroom stunt could have easily fucked us over. I need to talk to those guys and figure out what happened.
Poolside Bar
Marcus and Kyle we're currently celebrating their win with a cold virgin daiquiri
Marcus: I'm shaking I can't believe we won!
Kyle: I think the dip really sealed the deal frankly.
Marcus blushed in response to this. To which Kyle raised an eyebrow
Kyle: Marcus, may I ask you something that is in no way meant to be offensive?
Marcus: Sure..?
Kyle: Do you… Uh, do you have… God this is really something I've never asked anyone before.. Do you have feel-
?: Yo boys!
The two guys turned to see Shane swimming over to them
Shane: Mind if I talk to Marcus?
Marcus: Well I'm right here.
Shane: I meant alone.
Kyle: Sure Shane. We'll finish this conversation later Marcus.
Marcus: Sure.
Shane waited until Kyle had swam out of distance before turning once more to Marcus.
Shane: So what happened with the challenge today? Ballroom dancing was not what I had been told by you guys.
Marcus: oh! Well we went to the ballroom and saw the girls practicing singing, so we figured we had to do something different.
Shane: Okay but ballroom dancing? Do you guys even realize how much you could have screwed us over if you messed that up? Not to mention you didn't even come to the rest of the team to tell us. Don't you think maybe someone had some knowledge of the subject and could maybe provide pointers?
Marcus: Okay Shane, chill out. We took a risk and it paid off. You can't change the past but in the future I will tell you these things. We would have came I bet but we just didn't have time seeing as we had to practice. Maybe you could have came and checked up on us if you were this concerned.
Shane: I probably should have but like you said we can't change the past.
Marcus: We're good though right?
Shane: Yea were fine just try to let me know this stuff next time.
Marcus: Fine. I'm gonna go hit the treadmill for a bit, I'll be there if you need me but tap my shoulder because I get really into my music.
Marcus swam off.
Confessional:
Shane: Marcus is okay for now, but if he keeps trying to go behind my back we may have issues.
Girls Room 1
Robin: Okay, I know we're down about today. But we can come back from this tomorrow!
Brenda: That being said, we still have tonight's vote to worry about
Naomi: OH! That reminds me Brenda. I think I know who castes the second vote for our dear friend Robin!
Brenda: That's already been figured out. I'm convinced it was Anna. She was talking to Ben today and spilling all our team drama to him. She said she didn't vote Robin but admitted she wanted to. And frankly that's enough proof to me.
Maria: Really?
Tyler J: That makes sense, she had no idea how Ben would react to her voting Robin. She likely went with what seemed like the safe logical answer.
Robin: So I guess we're voting Anna then?
Naomi: Makes sense. And with five of us here agreeing to it, she's as good as gone.
Confessional:
Naomi: Although I was going to say Anna as well, I wanted to be the one to make a lie for Brenda so she would trust me more. That being said. If Anna is dumb enough to get caught spreading secrets then that's her own fault. Bye bye little miss Brainiac!
Tyler J: It sucks that we lost, but at least we have an easy vote ahead.
Girls Room 2
Anna: So….. Where do we all stand? I think we should vote Robin for the same reason she got votes last time. She's a liability.
Lana: I'm okay with that… As long as I can stay and have more fun with you girls! I'm really enjoying my time here so far and I'd hate for it to get cut short.
Joslyn: You're not going anywhere I will ensure of that.
Shawna: Look let's be real. If we want Robin to go then we have to change people's minds. If room 1 all votes together again then whoever they pick is fucked.
Lana: You're right. I think I should talk to them and try and convince them to keep me.
Anna: If you feel that will help.
Shawna: I have a meeting of my own to attend to. During the challenge Naomi passed me a note telling me to meet her in the study if we lost. So I'm hoping I Can either sway her into voting Robin. Or if there's no hope then she can put a good word in for me in the room 1 alliance.
Study
Shawna: you wanted to see me?
Naomi: You betcha. I wanna propose an alliance between you and I. I see a fire in you, and i think you and I can make the end.
Shawna: I'm flattered, let's go for it. But my question I have here is where is your vote headed tonight? As in, what are your girls doing.
Naomi: Anna, apparently she may have voted Robin last night. So Brenda's out for blood.
Shawna: Funny, Anna suggested we vote Robin tonight. You know, we can flip this vote on its head and get rid of Robin. Or I come with you, and we vote Anna.
Naomi: I think we should vote Anna, not because I'm in room 1. But losing her would destroy Brenda right now, and we need her in full form if we don't want to vote again. I don't know what her obsession is with Robin but Robin needs to stay.
Shawna: On the other hand, if we boot Robin we can bring Brenda in with us and convince her that Tyler and Maria flipped.
Naomi: Fuck this is going to be harder than I thought.
Confessional:
Naomi: Cut off a part of the snake, or go for a mouse that's trapped in the den. That's the decision Shawna and I need to make.
Girls Bathroom
Brenda and Robin were sitting, awaiting to be called down to the garden to vote. Brenda looked at Robin.
Brenda: Robin, We're friends right?
Robin: Of course we are! I think you're great Bren! Oops sorry I forgot you hate that name!
Brenda: You can call me it. You have no idea how much your friendship means to me. Back home I don't really have any friends. Most guys think I'm too manly for them to like, and the girls think I'm not girly enough. So I kind of just float by. But something about you seemed warm, and inviting and non judgemental. Anyways I'm rambling, what I mean to say is Thank you.
Robin: Awwe! No problem Bren! I'm very happy to have you in my life and in this game!
Robin hugged Brenda, which she returned with a smile.
Viola: Attention ladies! Please report to the Garden to vote!
Confessional:
Brenda: I'm not letting Robin go home anytime soon. Know this.
Side Garden
Viola: Alright ladies! You know the drill. If you get a spotlight shined on you you get to stay! If not then it's time to get outta here! So Anna, what happened?
Anna: Honestly it was just the fact that we got off to a slow start in the points area.
Viola: do you think that puts you in danger?
Anna: of course, but I think this team would be dumb to vote me out right now. I have brains and they're going to need me in the future. We need to vote out liabilities. Like Robin. She's not strong nor is she fast, it's the logical choice.
Robin: Rude!
Brenda: I fucking knew it! You voted her last time didn't you!
Anna: I didn't actually, I voted for Mandy.
Brenda: Bullshit! And now you wanna vote out Robin again!
Anna: No I didn't! Not that it matters because she's going home tonight!
Naomi cast a look a Shawna. Who returned it with a nod.
Viola: On that note, I'm not going to stall further, let's vote! Anna, You're up!
Anna marched over to the voting confessional.
Anna: By eliminating you, maybe we can finally win a challenge. She places her vote for Robin in the box
Robin: I'm praying you don't have the votes! I'm fairly confident I'll be okay. She places her vote for Anna
Shawna: I'm praying this is the right decision.
After the final vote was cast, Viola prepared the spotlights.
Viola: First off! Time to show the people who received no votes!
The spotlights shine down on every girl except Robin and Anna.
Anna: Gee what a shock.
Robin: Ohgod Ohgod Ohgod!
Brenda: Relax. Anna's outta here.
Viola: The votes are in! By a vote of 6-3, the person leaving tonight is…
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...Anna! Time to hit the road!
Anna gave a look of utter shock as the spotlight shined down on Robin.
Anna: This is insane. I hope you guys know that. I don't know who was the sixth vote but it was probably the person who voted Robin last night. Whatever i'm out of here.
Anna marched over to the taxi and climbed in, it squealed off into the night leaving the eight remaining girls behind.
After watching her leave, Viola turned to the girls.
Viola: You have voted out another member, will this help lead your team in the direction it needs to go? We shall see. You all may leave.
As the girls walked out Joslyn too the rear, shocked and dismayed.
Joslyn: Someone flipped. Not only could we not flip someone over we had someone flip over to the others! And I know exactly who would have done it.
Viola: Who's getting out next? Can the girls finally get it together? Find out next time, on Total. Drama. Dream Mansion!
Anna: I can't believe tonight went as it did. I may be a logical thinker but nothing about this was logical. It was just a trip on the hot mess express. I hope the girls have their passports because their tribe is going to go south real fast.
Votes:
Anna: Brenda, Robin, Tyler J, Maria, Naomi, Shawna
Robin: Anna, Joslyn, Lana
A/N: So Anna takes the fall here, Anna was actually designed to go a bit further but i struggled with her character back when i wrote this so she dies off here.