User blog:SpiritAnimal/Spirit's Total Drama Island - Episode 1: Not So Happy Campers - Part 1

''Before diving into this, it's been a while since I posted. Hope everyone is doing well! Anyways, this is a story I wrote in 2016. I rewrote it from scratch but the idea is from a few years ago. Basically, it's Total Drama Island but with TDPI and TDROTI contestants instead of the first generation.''

''This was sorta a test run to see how well I can write. The answer is that I kinda suck at it, but this was still fun to do. If I feel like continuing I might. I always write a few episodes of a fanfic before ditching it (can't stay committed), and a season like TDI is super hard to completely write because of how long the season is. Plots drag, characters get old, I begin to rush at the end of episodes, etc. I also wanna address Staci, Scarlett, Rodney, Beardo, and Leonard being missing from the mix. I had to cut some players because of the size of the cast. Staci is complete fodder, and I felt that I had enough fodder that wasn’t as useless as her. Plus, if I write future seasons and want the old fodder to develop, I can’t really do much with Staci. Scarlett just didn’t fit into the plotline of the season. I already have too many villains and antagonists. Not only that, but I’m not a huge fan of her secret villain thing, as well as her lack of personality pre-villainous meltdown. I love her, but writing her would be a nightmare. Beardo and Rodney are the same as Staci. Leonard is completely useless as well, and I wanted to pick some more realistic players for the TDI aesthetic being average teenagers. Yeah, some fail at that (Sky, Ella, Jasmine), but most work.''

''Also, some of the characters’ personalities are altered a little. For example, Mike no longer has MPD and is mainly just an awkward clutz. Sugar doesn’t really get as mean as she was in TDPI, even though she will probably be rude at times. And of course, some other minor personality changes. Lemme know what you think!''

A young man, probably in his 30s, is seen standing on a dock.

Chris: Welcome to Total Drama Island, the newest and hottest reality show on television! I’m here in Muskoka, Ontario, as your host: Chris McLean.

He walks over to the edge of the dock.

Chris: Here’s the deal. Every 3 days, the contestants will compete in a challenge that will decide the winners. The winners win immunity while the losers will be up for elimination. The person with the most votes will be sent packing to our luxurious estate on another island, quite close to ours. There, they’ll mingle with each other and wait until the finale, where the final 2 people standing will compete for a hundred thousand dollars!

A boat with the first contestant is heard in the distance. Two twins are standing on it. Both have blonde hair and are in red cheerleading outfits. Amy has complete control over Samey, and uses her to get her way.

Chris: Hello Amy!

He notices that there is a girl identical to Amy next to her.

Chris: Wait...there’s two of you?

Amy: That’s my ugly, weaker twin. Her name is Samey.

Samey: Uh, it’s pronounced Sammy.

Chris: Well whatever it is, welcome to Camp Wawanakwa. I’m Chris-

Amy: Yeah we know who you are. Where is the spa?

Chris: Right there!

He points to the outhouse.

Amy: This is totally a sham! I should call my lawyers!

Chris: With what phone?

Amy: Ugh! Samey, take my bags for me.

Samey picks up the bags and before she can do anything, her sister pushes her off. She hits the dock.

Amy: Ugh, you’re so clumsy.

Chris: Sheesh.

Another boat arrives at the island. The girl on the boat has long black hair, completely covered in hairspray. Her tan is orange.

Anne Maria: Yo! What’s goin’ awn!

Chris: And we have Anne Maria!

Anne Maria: That’s right! The real hot stuff is here.

She jumps off the boat and sprays her hairspray, choking Samey, Chris, and Amy.

Amy: Cut it out! It’s killing me!

Samey: And the ozone layer!

Amy: Did I say you could talk?! (Still Choking)

Anne Maria: Hey! My hairspray is my most prized possession. You’ll never steal it from me.

Amy: Just don’t spray it around me, got it?

Chris: Tension...I love it.

Chris turns and sees the next boat stopping. The guy on the boat is large, wearing a backwards baseball cap and an oversized sweatshirt.

Chris: Hey B!

B waves.

Chris: Gonna say anything? No hi back?

B shakes his head.

Chris: Rude.

The next boat is accompanied by trumpets blasting music. Brick, a guy in military clothing, jumps off and salutes.

Brick: Brick McArthur reporting for duty!

Chris: Where are those trumpet sounds coming from?

Brick: Hm...I don’t know…

He looks at Samey and Amy.

Brick: Wow...uh, I mean hello, ladies!

Samey: Hi!

Amy: Excuse my sister. She’s a little socially lacking.

Brick: Oh?

He looks at B, who shrugs.

Cameron, a small boy with glasses gets off the next boat.

Cameron: Wow! A real island! With real water!

Chris: Hello, Cameron.

Cameron: A person! Hi!

Chris: Uhhh yeah…

Amy: Oh my god! A geek! Don’t come near me!

Anne Maria: Ay! Don’t be rude or whateva.

Brick: Nice to meet you, Cameron!

Cameron: Thanks!

Brick tries to shake his hand, but accidentally injures Cameron.

Brick: Jeez, that felt like i was holding a straw.

“Over here, boys!” is heard as everyone looks over to the next boat.

Dakota, a bottlenose blonde with pink clothing is flaunting her beauty as the paparazzi are snapping images of her.

Chris: Hey! Away from the island, dirtbags!

The paparazzi’s boats speed away.

Dakota: NOOO! Come back! Oh, whatever. Hey everyone! Dakota Milton here. You guys can all leave because this is basically gonna be the Dakota Show! Starring me, Dakota Milton.

Samey and Cameron: A real celebrity!

Dakota: This island is supes gross though. Is there like, an underground mansion or something that I’m staying in?

Chris: You’ll be in a cabin.

Dakota: A CABIN?!

Dakota cries in the background as Chris turns to welcome the next camper.

Another small, skinny boy gets off the boat.

Dave: The island doesn’t seem very clean. Has it been washed recently?

Chris: ...Washed?

Dave climbs off the boat slowly. He puts hand sanitizer on and walks next to the others.

Chris turns around and sees Dawn already standing on the dock. She has a long green sweater on, and her platinum blonde hair sinks down her back.

Chris: AHHH! What the- how did you get here so quietly?

Dawn: Easy! Meditation. And by the way, you give me tense vibes.

Chris: Who isn’t tense these days…

B smiles at Dawn, and she smiles back at him.

Dave: This dock has moss on it...oh god.

Dawn: Oh my...your aura is scaring me.

Dave: My what?

Amy: Dude, look at her ears. She’s an elf. She can read people’s minds or something.

Dawn: Not quite.

They’re interrupted by humming, and turn over to see Ella. She has a pink princess outfit on, looking similar to Snow White.

Ella: Hello, my friends. This is quite a nice island.

Anne Maria: Ay Chris, where do you find these people? Under a bridge?

Amy: You’re one to talk.

Dakota: I think it’s kind of cute!

Ella: Oh beautiful birds! Come assist me with my bags!

Birds fly over and pick up Ella’s bags for her.

Dawn: Her energy is wonderful!

Once again, everyone is interrupted. This time, the dock shakes. Everyone begins to fear that it is about to collapse before looking up and seeing a tall girl who begins talking in an Australian accent.

Jasmine: Mate, this dock feels a little unsturdy, if ya know what I mean.

Amy: Oh my gosh! A giant!

Jasmine: Hey! You’re talking to the strongest competitor here, mate.

Brick: Uh, second strongest.

Jasmine looks at Brick with her eyebrow raised.

Brick: You know what. Yeah, nevermind. You’re the strongest.

Jo: No, you’re right. She is second, because I’m certainly first.

Everyone looks at Jo, a mean looking girl in gray sweatpants.

Dakota: Gray is so not your color…

Jo: Who asked you, Barbie?

Chris: Hello, Jo.

Anne Maria sprays her hairspray once again.

Jo: EUGH! What in the world? Hey, tan in a can! I’m trying to breathe here!

Anne Maria: Ah shut ya trap, Jojo. I’m minding my business.

Cameron: It does hurt my lungs a little.

Anne Maria: Fine. I’ll put it away for now.

Lightning, a buff football jock gets off the boat. He high fives Jo.

Lightning: What’s up, man!

Jo: Uh, I’m not a-

Lightning: Dude, it was just a high five. I ain’t into that either, but Lightning don’t judge!

Max gets off the boat and pushes Lightning’s basketball into the water before laughing.

Lightning: What was that! Did somebody hear something?!

Max: Down here!

Lightning turns around and looks down. A short boy with purple hair looks up at him.

Lightning: Oh! A little elf. Hey man, what’s up!

Max: UGH!

Max kicks Lightning’s shin.

Lightning: Uh...ow?

Dakota: Aww, his little purple hair is so cute!

Amy: You think everything is cute, huh?

Brick: I mean come on...it is pretty cute.

A slim tan boy walks off the next boat.

Mike: Uh, hi. I’m Mike.

Anne Maria: Well hello there, Mikey.

Mike: It’s Mike.

Ella: Looks like someone has a crush!

Mike swallows and looks around awkwardly.

Chris: The silence is deafening...next up! Sam.

A guy with glasses and red curly hair walks off the boat.

Sam: Hi everyone! Haha! This is gonna be such a fun summer!

Cameron: A fellow nerd!

Sam: I’m not really a nerd...well maybe a little.

Amy: We have a whole group of nerds.

She points back to Dave.

Sam: Do you guys like playing GameGuy video games?

Cameron and Dave look at each other confused.

Sam: Guess not…

A ginger with a wife beater steps onto the dock.

Scott: Hey there, heh.

Dawn: There’s an aura that I do not like one bit.

Scott raises his eyebrow.

Jasmine: Come on, mates! Let’s be cheery and welcoming to our newcomers.

Jo: Cheery? I’m good, thanks.

Jasmine: Well your attitude isn’t very nice.

Jo: It never is.

Jasmine: Hm.

Samey: Are we done yet?

Chris: We still have a handful to meet.

The next boat stops and seems empty.

Dakota: Uh, did they fall off?

Shawn: AHHHHH!

Shawn jumps off the boat in a predatory manner, landing on his legs.

Everyone stares.

Jasmine: Well, mate...that was a little terrifying.

Shawn: Sorry. We gotta be weary of brain eating zombies.

Jasmine backs away slowly.

Shawn: Fine. You won’t be weirded out when you’re being eaten ALIVE.

Chris: Uh...did we do a psych check before the season? Oh well. Who cares if we did?

Dakota: Um...US.

Chris: Well your opinions don’t matter.

Sky: Hi everyone!

Sky, an Olympian and high achiever jumps off the boat, does a flip, and lands on the dock.

Brick: Wow...

Jo: I could do that.

Amy: Yeah, right.

Jo: I could!

Brick: I could too!

Jo: Now there’s something truly unbelievable.

Sugar, a blonde girl with long curly hair and a well rounded body steps off the boat.

Sugar: Well, howdy there! How’re y’all doin’?

Jasmine: Crikey...Her accent is so grating.

Sugar: Ain’t anyone happy to see me?!

Jasmine: Of course, mate! We’re happy you’re here!

Sugar: Well punch my stomach and call me Ruby, this is awesome! The island even has its own outhouse!

Chris: Two more left people. Let’s get the show on the road here.

Topher, a well dressed guy with spiked hair walks off the boat.

Topher: Hey, Chris. Nice to meet you. Hosting is probably really hard to do and all. So yeah...I applaud you.

Chris: Thanks, Topher.

Topher: Yeah...anyways hi everyone else.

Dave: ...Hi.

The final girl, a girl with red hair in short pigtails and a choker, gets off the boat.

Zoey: Hey! I’m Zoey. What’s up?

Mike: Hey…

Mike looks at Zoey in a desired way.

Zoey: Hope we can all have fun here!

The next scene shows the campers sitting at the campfire ceremony.

Chris: This is where the campfire ceremony will take place. People will be voted out here. Over the hill is the confessional, where you can talk about whatever you want without anyone hearing.

''Samey: Amy has ruined this experience already for me. She’s my sister though, and I owe her. Unfortunately, that’s how it has to go down.''

''Jo: Lemme tell you something. Jo doesn’t play nice. I see myself being a strong presence in the game, and if I have to crush the entire competition to win, I will.''

''Scott: Playing this game is going to be difficult. These people don’t understand the farm life like I do. I might have to be a little manipulative and backstab-by to get to the end. But that’ll be a piece of cake.''

''Zoey: This island is totally so cool. I hope I can make some friends. I don’t really have many. I just sit at home listening to The 1975 in my room or take really long showers in the dark. You know, edgy stuff.''

''Max: I. Am. EVILLLL! My plan is to take everyone out, possibly by killing them, and win this season! It’ll be hard to be taken seriously, but that may come in handy to keep people from suspecting I am the true mastermind.''

Chris: It’s time to put you guys into teams. On the Killer Bass, which will be red, we have Dakota, Dawn, Sam, Brick, Anne Maria, Jo, Mike, Zoey, Scott, Cameron, and Lightning.

Jo: Dang, you gave us all the good players.

Anne Maria: Heck yeah. We are gonna be like, the best or sumthin…

Zoey: I actually really like this team. Seems like everyone has something to contribute.

Dakota is texting, and looks up from her screen to see what is going on.

Dakota: Huh? Oh, yeah. Wooo, go team!

Chris: Hey! How’d you smuggle that in?

Dakota: I have several hidden in my luggage!

Scott: Pff. What a spoiled little daddy’s girl.

Dakota: And? I’d rather be a daddy’s girl than a dirty farm boy.

Scott rolls his eyes.

''Scott: That rich girl is the first one on my list right now. She better watch herself.''

Chris: Anyways, on the Screaming Gophers, which will be green, we have Amy, Samey, Ella, Topher, Dave, Max, Jasmine, Sky, Sugar, Shawn, and B.

Jasmine: We have the flipping girl on our team? Oh yeah, you all are going down!

Sky: WOO!

Sugar: And the pageant girl!!!

Amy: Stuck on a team with Samey? This sucks.

Ella: Oh, how wonderful this is that I get to be on a team with my friends!

Ella runs to Amy and Samey and hugs them.

Samey: You’re...choking...me...

Amy: Get off of me!

''Amy: Wow. For a little princess, Ella has a strong grip.''

Chris: Come with me everyone. I’ll show you the mess hall.

Chris walks to a large wooden building with a broken screen door. Everyone follows him inside.

Chris: This is the mess hall. Here, you’ll be eating and discussing things with your teammates. Your food is cooked by none other than...Chef!

Chef pops up from under the service window, scaring everyone.

Cameron: AHHHH! Not cool!

Chef: Listen up! You’ll be served breakfast, lunch, and dinner here. You disrespect the food, you don’t eat!

Chris: Everyone eat up before the first challenge.

Jo, Lightning, and Brick run up to the window to get food.

Lightning: Lightning needs some protein so we can win these challenges! SHA-BAM!

Jo: Duh. But honestly, I think the other team needs it more than us. I mean, look at them. A fairytale princess?

Lightning: Well dude, to be fair we have Sam and Cameron.

Jo: Hey, who knows? Maybe they’re smart. We need a few brains here, evidently.

Chef puts slop on all three of their trays and they go to sit down.

Zoey: Wow...I can’t believe I’m on a mainstream television show.

Mike: Yeah, it’s pretty cool.

Zoey looks startled and turns around to Mike.

Zoey: Woah! You scared me. Hi, Mike is it?

Mike: Yup!

Zoey: Nice to meet you! I hope we can become friends over the course of the next 8 weeks.

Mike: Sure thing.

''Mike: Zoey is definitely my type. I just don’t know if chasing after a relationship is what’s best for me. I did come to win a game.''

Topher sits down with his slop next to Max and Shawn.

Topher: This stuff looks like it came from a toilet.

Max: You look like you came from a toilet!

Topher and Shawn look at each other confused.

Shawn: No need to be rude, man. You need all the allies you can get in the zombie apocalypse.

Everyone either finishes eating or throws out their entire tray.

Chris: It’s time to announce your first challenge.

Dakota: Oooh! I hope it’s a swimsuit contest!

Lightning: Or a weights contest!

Jo: I second that!

The scene quickly switches and shows everyone at the top of the cliff.

Cameron: Uh...we’re not jumping...are we?

Chris: You sure are!

Lightning: Aw, f***.

TO BE CONTINUED