Bro so Harold's really gone? Wtf that's crazy I mean he wasn't my favorite, but still

Omg omg omg I don't know what hole I was stuck under to not have known about this oh so wonderfully perfect story, but I am so happy I found out about it today. This is literally the best TDI fanfiction I have ever read and this is just this first chapter this is literally perfect. You took a great show like TDI and turned it into something even better! I even forget this was supposed to be a retelling be a "storyteller" it's so good. Kudos to author you deserve all of the awards for the first chapter alone.

but I can assure you it won't take another nine months.

Narrator: It didn’t. It took thirteen months.

I've re-read this fanfic so many times, I'm still coming up with new theories and opinions.

I feel like either Courtney or Katie is the Storyteller, Heather feels too predictable in my honest opinion. Given how much development Katie has in contrast to her canon counterpart I'd say there's a good chance she's Brett's mum (or mom as you guys across the pond say). Then again Courtney seems like a fair bet due to the numerous love interests and further development.

Supposedly Courtney is meant to have four love interests: Ezekiel, Duncan, DJ, and one the fandom doesn't seem to have pegged yet. I'm still torn as to whether the fourth is Harold or Chris; Harold due to Geoff's comments that they would make a good couple, and Chris because of the chivalry when Courtney arrived and... you know, because he's Chris, he's bound to get involved somehow.

From what I've seen on the wikia poll a lot of people think Harold isn't really dead. Whether you set that as a tease or because he really will return I could definitely picture him returning somehow and that leading to him and Courtney conceiving Brett.

The only thing I haven't enjoyed with the story so far is the fact that Izzy has gone fairly far with some of the male campers. I understand that they're 16 and she's still a young adult that looks like and is based on a 16 year old but it still squicks the hell out of me. Fair enough if other people disagree but I have my own reasons for finding this sort of thing uncomfortable, agree to disagree.

I do hope there's an update soon, I must check the page every week or so just in case! But by all means take your time, you put so much hard work into the story, better to be thorough and give us an amazing new chapter than rush it out, I'm willing to wait as long as it takes.

Hello. I was wondering if both Anakin or Darth Vader will fight Harry in open field. Even with Harry having magic at his side I belive that Vader or Anakin still have the pure, raw power of the Force on his.

"But your characterization of him...is the exact opposite. He immediately gives in to Heather's temptation and eliminates Trent just on the off-chance he can have another shot at hooking up with Gwen (something which is immediately shot down mere paragraphs later). Such blatant jealousy and shortsightedness...is that not the opposite of his character?
Seeing as you're 33 chapters in and you probably don't care anymore I'll shut up. It's your story, do your thing, but I won't be reading it."

Okay, but Cody actually does realize his mistake when Trent returns and he keeps his promise to Gwen.

Also, "but I assure you it won't take another nine months." Yeeeaaahhhh, might wanna check in on that.

I enjoy reading reboots/rewrites (w/e you want to call them) of season one, so I thought I'd give this story a try. And while I've found a lot of your characterization to be pretty questionable, it's been interesting enough that I've kept going. Unfortunately, I think I've reached my end point.
Your characterization of Cody at the end of the previous chapter and beginning of this one just seems to go against his very character. I don't believe it's inaccurate at all to say the entire point of Cody's character in season one is that he falls for a girl (Gwen) that doesn't return his feelings but instead likes someone else (Trent). Instead of getting jealous Cody selflessly does his best to hook them up; no hard feelings. At the end he's even rewarded by Gwen acknowledging him as a friend. I feel this is what many Cody fans like about him.
But your characterization of him...is the exact opposite. He immediately gives in to Heather's temptation and eliminates Trent just on the off-chance he can have another shot at hooking up with Gwen (something which is immediately shot down mere paragraphs later). Such blatant jealousy and shortsightedness...is that not the opposite of his character?
Seeing as you're 33 chapters in and you probably don't care anymore I'll shut up. It's your story, do your thing, but I won't be reading it.

Please update again soon! This is really good!
:)

Well that was an unexpected cliffhanger. The easy guess was to predict things coming to a climax between Heather and her allies since this is where Lindsay snapped on her canonically, but seems that may not be the case. Judging by the cutoff beatdown from Leshawna, I'm guessing that will lead to Leshawna potentially being disqualified or at the least maybe racking up some extra penalty votes to be eliminated. I mean I guess there's a small possibility she could hurt Heather enough to knock HER out of the game, but I doubt that. Feels like a definite Leshawna elimination setup. Not too surprising considering how she has the least going on for the cast. Still, it's surprising how we're about to enter the final 8 and apparently have all of Heather's alliance in tact. Heather's actions this chapter seemed like it was reaching the point where Katie could stop putting up with it, especially those insults after the crash. Perhaps the next challenge has the potential to trigger things along considering which one it is.

As far as the challenge itself goes it was solid stuff. The jousting was a nice addition and unsurprisingly the convoluted rules for elimination from canon were done away with. If I had to guess it'll probably be Lindsay winning the thing, but since I'm predicting Leshawna getting booted by DQ it likely doesn't mean much. The fallout to the fight should be interesting, I'd imagine Leshawna can do some serious damage to Heather that could potentially affect her for the rest of her run in the story. Then there's the question of how Katie will react and if she'll feel sympathetic or not. Again I think a lot of it can depend on the events of the next challenge.

Good enough reason as any to start talking about the next challenge since it could possibly start next chapter. I always look forward to how the psycho killer challenge is altered in these re-imaginings, and the tensions of the situation could lead to some serious drama via people abandoning others when encountering the killer. I have a feeling that could happen with Heather and Katie or Lindsay. It's also a big question of how the real killer will be treated. I don't think we'll get another dead contestant joining Harold, but I won't be surprised if some interns bite the dust. I'd also imagine the "whoever gets scared the most get eliminated" stipulation will be done away with since surely DJ isn't getting eliminated in the same episode and putting us at two dudes and Heather keeping both allies. I'd have Lindsay getting eliminated next challenge as my early prediction, but things could change my mind depending on what happens next chapter.

Glad to see Cody made it out alive, though I assume the next favor he'll repay Gwen with mentioned by Brett's mother would be quitting for her, even if it's foolish.

On the topic of the challenge though, you've fixed the problems with the second/third parts of the challenge perfectly, giving off a more enjoyable experience than the one given in canon. Speaking of a more enjoyable experience, Heather getting socked in the face by Leshawna was definitely one.

Not much to say honestly which is disappointing, but what can be done when the elimination doesn't happen until the next challenge?

Tch, it's a shame Trent is gone, I would've preferred Gwen to leave, I've never been a fan of such skewed gender ratios.

I can't see it going 6-2 in favor of the girls, so I assume one of Heather's cronies or possibly LeShawna will bite the proverbial dust.

Challenge was good and fun to read. Duncan and Courtney's date was cool, but I wish we could've had a little more dialogue from it.

It's a shame that the updates are so few and far between.

Great Chapter like always :)
I honestly think that Leshawna will be the next one going home due to the current circumstances, and I was personally relieved when Cody was safe from elimination be cause he's probably one of my favourite characters. I also think that either him or Duncan are the father of Bret

As much as I loved this awesome, epic chapter, there is a single part that I love the most: Leshawna punching Heather. Man, that alone was more than worth the wait. Keep it up, Gideon!

Great chapter.
I think Heather's actions are finally going to cause a rift in her alliance.

Thx for the chapter