Total Drama Flashback Chapter 8: Episode 5- Break the Trust, a total drama series fanfic

And I'm back with another episode of TDF. Here we have our first challenge that isn't based on one from TDI, this one first introduced in ROTI. Hopefully you all enjoy this next chapter and it's not too late. Now to reply to your comments:

Mistress Mysterious: Thanks

Candela Monsoon: To be honest, after eliminating her I went, you know I could have maybe done a teacher/student thing or something with Ilyria, but honestly with Ilyria around, she wasn't really going to last much longer.

Carolyn12: Thanks, glad to see you liked it. I was really glad to see I was back in the 6,000s with the word count as it showed that I'd definitely improved with it. Creating the pairs was fairly easy, and quite fun because I could go "Who are the exact opposites that I can stick together?". Admittedly a few were just the leftovers but that was always going to happen.

ThorBringsTheThunder: Yeah, Ilyria really just outshone Willow and sort of eliminated her chances. I'll try to focus more on the talking more this episode. To be honest strategising hasn't been my strongest point yet but I'll hopefully improve on that. Some votes are definitely bigger on strategy than others. Admittedly just before the vote last episode I did bail out. Also should've shown the Bedbugs then as well. Hopefully I can improve on that and not drop the length of episodes again. Update: That Bedbugs thing, yeah not today sorry.

Thanks to everyone who managed to quickly get me a secret and now I'll stop narrating and get on with the story.

Insomniacs: Alexis, Cole, Gezella, Griff, Ilyria, Jaylee, Neil and Robin

Bedbugs: Brendan, Eliza, Gloria, Lauren, Rhys, Ronin, Shamus and Yukari

Once again Topher and Blaineley standing on the dock of Stolk Island in front of the camera. "Welcome back to another episode of Total Drama Flashback," Blaineley began. "Last time our contestants were partnered up in the duo challenge for a hint at the immunity. Alexis never got a chance to compete and due to a 'Team Bonding Exercise' Rhys and Gloria ended up being the first to fall. Following them Gezella and Robin find themselves unable to get past an balancing beam and in a close finish Willow and Griff get the slowest sledding time. In what ended up being the second last challenge Lauren showed her devious trick and dropped the pairs of Neil and Ilyria, Ronin and Brendan and Yukari and Eliza out of the challenge. In the final showdown Jaylee and Lauren took each other out leaving Shamus to face Cole. Cole tumbled off leaving Lauren and Shamus with a clue and sending the Insomniacs to elimination. In tight vote it came down to the powerhouse duo of Willow and Ilyria. Ilyria gained the final marshmallow and Willow was sent packing. 16 remain but only one can win, who will be the next to fall? Will this be an honest game or is somebody manipulating from the shadows? Find out this time on TOTAL DRAMA FLASHBACK!"

Intro

Random cameras start popping up out of random places around Stolk Island (The ground, a tree, a squirrel and a pot in the kitchen)

Dear mum and dad I'm doing fine

The view flicks to a first person view of the last camera as it shows a man with a long grey beard and dirty tattered clothes that make it look like he hasn't showered in years. He takes the spoon he's been stirring the pot with and bats at the camera which dodges.

You guys are on my mind

The old man shrugs and gives a grin showing how few teeth he has left as he grabs a dead raccoon and drops it into the pot. The camera flies away to the mess hall to show Neil with a pot of soup that's an disgusting shade of green with grey chunks in it. He sees the camera and falls off his seat in shock while the soup sucks in his spoon.

You ask me what I wanted to be

The camera flies out of the mess hall to where Blaineley and Topher are an intern fanning Topher while Shamus is seen bringing a tray of food out to Blaineley. Rhys is seen swinging on a vine towards them.

And now I think the answer is plain to see

Shamus gives Blaineley the tray before noticing Rhys coming at them. It appears Rhys will hit Shamus but instead he slams into the intern fanning with a big leaf Topher sending both flying away. The leaf falls onto Topher's head.

I wanna be famous

Rhys and the intern go flying over towards the cabins where Rhys lands on top of the intern. Behind them Robin and Griff are shown acting out something with Gezella watching on. The camera pans across to Brendan and Cole playing a game of chess.

I wanna live close to the sun

Brendan moves one of his pieces and Cole looks around at his pieces getting move frantic as time goes on. Brendan smiles for a second before Cole flips the board and walks off. The camera pans over to the other cabin

So pack your bag 'cause I've already won

Yukari is shown ready her book while Lauren sneaks up slipping something into it. Yukari turns the page and is covered in slime as Lauren falls over laughing.

Everything to prove, nothing in my way

The camera pans across to show Roderick flexing his muscles in front of Eliza and Gloria before and fading away as Alexis whose sitting at a table gets up. Eliza and Gloria look at each other an smile.

I'll get there one day

Eliza joins Alexis in walking but their way down the steps Eliza trips and is caught by Ronin who smiles at her. The camera then pans across to Alexis who has walked over to Jaylee who looks visibly uncomfortable as Alexis tries to get her to follow him back to the group.

'Cause I wanna be famous

Alexis knocks the camera inland as he turns around sending it inland. The camera lands in the forest where Ilyria and Willow are sparring against each other with neither gaining an advantage, Willow fades out and Ilyria checks her watch before running off as the camera flies away.

(Na nanana etc. I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be famous)

The camera zooms over to a field with a line running through it. Blaineley and Topher are standing on the edge, Topher on the left of the line while Blaineley's on the right. Shamus then walks into the field standing on right side of the line, followed by Ilyria who stands on the left. Then arrives Brendan and Eliza who stand side by side on the right. Griff arrives with Gezella and Robin who stand in a group with Robin and Gezella glaring at each other behind Griff's back. Steadily the others arrive with Lauren and Gloria joining Eliza, while Ronin and Rhys join Brendan. Finally Yukari is the last to join the right side, her face buried in a book causing her to barely miss walking into Shamus but instead tripping over a rock and falling down. Meanwhile Griff is joined by Neil forming a group of four while Alexis and Jaylee stand with Ilyria. Jaylee shuffles slightly away however as Cole arrives and a banner showing a Total Drama Flashback logo pops up in the background.

Location: Stage

Contestants: Gezella, Robin, Griff and Neil

Gezella and Neil sit in the audience as Griff and Robin finish their scene. The two on stage bow as the others clap. After a few seconds Neil stands up and walks over to the stage.

"Griff, can I get a hand." Neil asks.

"Sure." Griff smiles, bends down and reaches down. He grabs Neil's arm and pulls him up so that Neil can sit on the edge on the turns to look at Robin and Griff.

"You want to take a seat." Neil asks.

"Sure," Griff replies, before jumping off edge of the stage, taking a seat beside Gezella.

"Why?" Robin asks.

"Consider it an alliance meeting. I think there is something we need to discuss." Neil explains.

"Are we an official alliance?" Gezella asks.

"Might as well be, we've already agreed to not vote each other out." Neil tells her. "Plus, we might as well be aligned now."

Gezella nods in understanding. "So basically this is our first alliance meeting."

"Yeah." Neil nods. "I'd have an idea. I think we can make the merge, and be certain but we need one more member."

"So we have to convince Ilyria, Cole, Alexis or Jaylee to switch." Robin asks.

Neil nods. "Yeah, I feel like Alexis is a definite no, he's definitely the closest one to Jaylee."

"So neither of them would work. Could we get Cole?" Gezella asks.

"Would Ilyria be better?" Griff asks. "We might not know her well but she isn't aligned with anyone."

"And a good competitor. Nice thinking Griff." Robin replies.

"I don't know." Neil admits. "She kind of scares me."

"Everything scares you Neil." Gezella says.

"We do have one other option." Neil states. "We could convince Alexis, Jaylee and Cole to vote out Ilyria, and vote with them."

"Would they fall for that?" Gezella questions.

"Look, we've got plenty of time. Let's decided after the next challenge. We can meet back here." Griff suggests.

They all nod and start walking back to camp, forgetting about alliance talks for a while.

Confessional: Neil

"Honestly, I'm not sure whether my idea of aligning is a good one. Honestly, we just have to hold out in a tiebreaker. Hopefully we can get somebody who won't betray us on side, mainly at the merge."

Confessional: Robin

"You know, maybe I could get Cole on side. It's really bugging me where I know him from. Maybe I could convince him to tell me, and get him to align with us. A free trip to the merge would be great and with close enough allies maybe I could even reach the finale."

Location: Forest

Contestants: Jaylee, Cole and Alexis

The trio are walking through the forest. "So Cole, you're the strategist of the group," Alexis begins. "What's the plan for keeping in the game?"

"We've got to talk to Ilyria. I could find her around camp but I thought maybe she's be in the forest." Cole explains. "We've got to ask her to join us to keep ourselves balanced."

"Got it."

"Ow!" They hear Jaylee squeal as she falls down behind them.

"You alright?" Alexis asks her offering a hand to her.

"T-tripped on rock," She explains. She reaches for Alexis's hand but shies away and places hers on the ground instead, helping herself up.

Cole bends down to take a closer look at the rock. "That's a tricky shape isn't it."

The rock was mostly buried with a bumpy top and shrunk back in after that, making it easier for people to get their foot caught in it.

Alexis looks at it as well. "Yeah, let's not get distracted. We still haven't found Ilyria."

The two stand back up and follow Jaylee allow the path and further into the forest.

The trio continue walking through the forest for a while before Jaylee tapped Alexis on the shoulder.

"What's up?" Alexis asked.

Jaylee pointed into the forest. "I-Ily... "

"You found her? Good, let's go." Cole said impatiently and started off in the direction Jaylee pointed until eventually he reached where Ilyria was in the forest.

Ilyria appeared to be looking at some odd device for a second but quickly put it away when she noticed Alexis, Jaylee and Cole approaching.

"What is it?" Ilyria asked.

Jaylee shied away from Ilyria slightly as Cole replied. "We'd like to propose a temporary alliance. As you may have noticed Griff, Neil, Robin and Gezella have formed a sort of alliance. So if we don't act now they'll have the majority."

"Would this not have been a better idea yesterday when Willow was still here?" Ilyria questioned.

"We didn't really think of it then... " Alexis replied, while rubbing the back of his neck the way people do in awkward situations.

"I'll consider it," Ilyria stated.

Alexis nodded and started to walk off with Jaylee but Cole stayed behind.

"This offer will get you to the merge, it's unlikely anybody else will be as generous," Cole told her.

Ilyria crossed her arms. "Is that a threat?"

"No, a warning."

With that Cole left Ilyria to consider the deal they had just made her.

Confessional: Ilyria

"Maybe he's right about nobody taking me to the merge but I'll see if the others offer me a deal. Right now it's up in the air who it would be a good idea to join."

Confessional: Cole

"Hopefully that will be enough to convince her"

Location: Cabins

Contestants: Lauren and Eliza

"Come on 'Liza it'll be fun," Lauren begged.

"I feel like you might have annoyed Gloria enough," Eliza told Lauren.

"Yeah but I'm soooo bored," Lauren complained.

"Why don't we go for a swim?" Eliza offered.

"Fine," Lauren sighed.

With that the two headed down to the beach.

Location: Beach

Contestants: Lauren, Eliza, Brendan, Shamus, Ronin and Rhys

The two girl, Eliza wearing a modest one piece bikini and Lauren a dark blue bikini patterned with little silvery stars.

Already at the beach was all the boys from the Bedbugs who greater all the girl's with a variety of looks. Ronin was excited, Brendan was focused on Lauren with a slight glare, Shamus smiled at the pair and waved them over while Rhys remained unphased.

"Cum on over," Shamus signals. He was wearing a pair of green swim trunks and lying on the sand.

Next to him was Brendan, who was wearing and black trunks and Ronin, who was wearing blue and black swim trunks.

Rhys however wasn't lying down with them and instead was focus on a crab he's spotted. He, like Brendan was wearing black swim trunks as he picked up a stick and started to annoying the crab.

As Rhys turns away the crab manages to pinch his finger. Rhys lets out a yell and shakes his arm trying to get the crab off as Brendan lets out a small laugh.

"So what's up?" Brendan asks his sister as she arrives.

Eliza takes a seat between Ronin and Brendan.

Ronin smiles at her as Lauren sits beside Shamus.

Rhys who has now pulled the crab off moves to join the rest of his team.

Lauren turns to Shamus. "You know, I don't think I ever congratulated you on your work last challenge. Nice work Shamus." She offers him her hand.

"Tanks Lauren," Shamus replies and goes to shake her hand when suddenly the car returns, pinching onto Rhys' toe. Rhys let's out a yelp in surprise and hits Lauren's hand. He is instantly electrocuted by the hand buzzer she had been hiding.

Lauren laughs as Rhys, after pulling away from the buzzer, tries to shake the crab of his foot.

Location: Cabins

Contestants: Gloria and Yukari

With that the scene changes to Yukari and Gloria in the girls cabin.

"So... Um..." Gloria starts awkwardly.

Yukari sighs. "You want to talk?" She asks and after Gloria nods in response Yukari shuts her book and speaks again. "Yeah, everybody does."

"I've just realised I've not really talked much this whole time." Gloria states.

"And?"

"I guess I just wanted to see what you were like," Gloria says awkwardly.

"I enjoying readying and keeping to myself, that work for you?" Yukari asks.

"I guess."

Just then the announcement from Topher and Blaineley comes across the speakers. "Campers please meet at the challenge area."

Confessional: Gloria

"That was awkward."

Confessional: Yukari

"Maybe I should talk to people but whatever, my book is much more interesting."

Once the contestants were all gathered Blaineley introduced the challenge. "Yesterday's challenge was all set up about making you grow to trust all your team mates more. Why? Because now we get to destroy that trust by admitting your secrets. Today's challenge is simple, admit the secret about yourself, gain a point. Team with the most points wins. Other team will say bye bye to their second member. Ready, let's begin."

Topher started first. "Fact One: This contestant was once so addicted to Pokemon they threatened to bust up the family car if they didn't get the latest game. You have a minute to admit it was you."

The contestants all looked around at each other trying to work out which one this fact was about. It was noticeable that a lot of attention was on the guys. But as they looked around they noticed one contestant focusing on another. "Admit it sis," Brendan tells Eliza. Eliza sighs, before shyly raising her hand.

Score: 1-0

Confessional: Eliza

Her face is clearly red. "Stupid Brendan, they didn't need to know."

Blaineley spoke now. "That's a point to the Bedbugs. Fact Two: This contestant enjoys a certain TV show known as 'Rainbow Ponies'."

Everybody looked around trying to work out who might be the secret watcher of the TV show as the TV show ticked down getting lower and lower and lower.

"And time!" Blaineley says. "No points for not admitting."

Score: 1-0

"Fact 3," Topher announces. "This person spent many weeks with a pink skin and hair after engaging in, and most likely losing a prank war between her friends."

Everybody instantly turns to face Lauren as they first guess. She giggles but shakes her head. "Wasn't me," She admits. "Although whoever's friend did that was a genius." She laughs. Before people start looking around again a hand is raised.

"And Gezella admits it, point to the Insomniacs." Topher announces.

Gezella glares at him. "You don't have to say it so loud."

"I know, I wanted to."

"Pink huh?" Griff asks Gezella.

"I got her back." Gezella replies simply. "You didn't give Eliza a hard time over this.

Lauren smiles cheekily. "Don't worry, we will."

Score: 1-1

"Fact Four: This contestant 'accidentally' wore his mums heels to the first day of school," Blaineley states.

People barely had time to look before Shamus's hand went up.

"Might as well admit it. It wus me." Shamus says.

"Heals huh?" Lauren smiles at him. "You are never hearing the end off this."

"Shud 'av never admitted it..." Shamus mutters.

Score: 2-1

"Any, our next fact is this: The following contestant accidently got his crush and his friend into a relationship with each other."

Once again eyes go searching around as the time ticks down.

Eventually a hand is raised, Ronin's.

"Yeah, it was me."

Score: 3-1

"This contestant is a fan of Dustin Bedgar."

As always people instantly started looking around and them eventually...

...

"Time's up."

Score: 3-1

"Our next contestant has a scar on his shoulder from a car crash"

Silence before eventually Alexis raises his hand. "That's me."

"Really?" Cole asked. "Sorry to... "

Cole was interrupted by Topher. "Yeah, yeah, whatever, we have facts to get through.

Score: 3-2

"Anyway, our next contestant once forgot to put on underwear."

"During the show?"

Topher shrugged. "Dunno, doesn't specify."

"That'll be me," Neil admitted.

Score: 3-3

"Next up, this contestant was once part of a wizard sports team."

The seconds slowly tick by, and eventually the time runs out.

"Looks like that person doesn't want to admit to that fact.

Score: 3-3

"Our next contestant's middle name is Doris."

Once again no hands were raised.

"Hmm, you really don't care about the challenge huh?" Blaineley says with a shrug.

Score: 3-3

"This contestant used to have a job as a rubbish person,"

Silence

"Nope. OK then."

Score: 3-3

"This contestant once played a secret agent in a low budget movie,"

Silence

"Seriously? Come on people"

Score: 3-3

"Only four left, 2 from each team. Our next fact is, this contestant has a fear of gophers."

Everyone looks around trying to work out who it was until.

"Admit it." Eliza says and Brendan begrudgingly raises his hand.

"Yeah, that's me."

Confesional: Lauren

"I love this challenge." Lauren laughs.

Score: 4-3

"Next up, this contestants famous at home for being the person who will eaten anything you give them."

Nobody raises their hand.

"Well then. Looks like these are the last two facts." Blaineley says.

Score: 4-3

"OK, the following contestant is the eldest child of a famous actor and a famous singer."

Silence as people looks around before suddenly someone speaks up.

"I knew I knew you from somewhere. Oh my gosh!"

Cole groans and raises his hand. "Yeah, it's me."

"Wait if you're the son of two celebrities, why are you here?" Brendan asks.

"You don't sound like you need to the money." Ilyria points out.

Score: 4-4

"Moving on," Topher says, "Our final contestant was caught shoplifting."

Everybody looks around time ticks down.

...5...

Nobody seems to move

...4...

Everybody looks around both team getting nervous

...3...

Robin lifts her hand, and scratches the back of her neck.

...2...

Lauren shifts to get more comfortable

...1...

A hand goes up...

...

... One team cheers...

...

"Congratulations..." Blaineley begins...

...

... "Bedbugs, since Rhys admitted to the fact, you win!"

The Bedbugs continue cheering and giving Rhys high-fives until Ronin stops them.

"I just realised but we're happy about Rhys stealing." He says.

The Bedbugs step away from Rhys awkwardly as the Insomniacs look down in disappointment.

"And why did you have to wait so long?" Lauren asks.

"Just for the fun. It's not as fun if you don't put some tension or risk into it." Rhys says. "Why go at three seconds, when you can risk it at one?"

"To win?" Brendan replies.

Confessional: Rhys

"It was really fun trying to shoplift but I know I won't do it again. It was a rush, but the risk isn't really worth it. That's why I'm here. Much more thrilling, without having to, you know, go to jail. Plus this give you much more of a rush anyway!"

Location: The Mess Hall

Contestants: Alexis, Cole, Jaylee

Alexis, Jaylee and Cole sat at the table, Alexis sitting with Jaylee to his left on one side and Cole on the other side.

"Cole, I just want to know, why are you actually on the show?" Alexis asks.

"Alexis, please don't," Cole says.

"I want to know why you're actually here. Right now it doesn't seem like you need the money."

Cole sighs. "Fine, there was a fire. I need the money to help protect my brothers and sisters, Lloyd, Kai, Nya, Jay and Zane."

"Oh, sorry. I didn't know... " Alexis apologises.

Meanwhile Jaylee had walked around the table and up to Cole. He turns around to look at her and she gives him a hug.

Cole gives her a small smile as she releases him. "Thanks Jaylee." He said with a slight smile.

Alexis got up. "Come on, let's go. We've got to convince Ilyria to make the right decision."

With that Cole and Jaylee followed Alexis out.

Location: Stage

Contestants: Gezella, Griff, Neil and Robin

While Alexis, Jaylee and Cole talked, the alliance was also discussing what to do next.

"So, who do we eliminate?" Griff asks.

"Cole," Gezella states.

"I dunno, I still feel like there is one last thing I'm forgetting about him." Robin says. "Why not Alexis? He could be a threat later."

"So could Ilyria." Neil points out. "And she didn't help in the challenge."

"We need her vote though." Gezella points out.

"What if we tricked her?" Neil offers.

"I dunno," Robin says. "We could go Jaylee. She hasn't really been much help in challenges. Help us win more."

"Why don't we rank them? In our opinions best to worse." Griff offers. "We eliminate whoever gets the lowest total."

A few minutes later

"So it's decided." Griff asks.

"Yeah, I'll go tell Ilyria." Robin says before walking off.

"We sure we want to do this?" Neil asks.

Gezella nods. "Yeah, I think their days on the show are numbered"

Location: Forest

Contestants: Ilyria, Robin and Cole

Ilyria is casually searches the forest to see what's around when Cole and Robin arrive.

"Hey Ilyria." Both say at the same time.

Ilyria turns to spot them both. "Robin, Cole. Didn't think I'd see you both right now."

"Well I would like to talk to you about the vote tonight." Cole says.

"What a coincidence, me too!" Robin says.

"Lady's first I guess." Cole says. "Guess you should talk to Robin first."

Confesional: Cole

"I'm not really liking Robin right now. She's been quite sneaky and I think she's throwing me under the bus."

Cole took a seat and after a brief time skip Ilyria returns with Robin having walked off.

"Surprised they sent you." Ilyria admits. "Thought it's be Alexis."

"Remember, 4 person alliance. They could easily dominate the game. I know who I want out, but we're willing to let you decide."

Ilyria nods. "Smart move. I think we'll go with... "

Confessional: Ilyria

"I think after this, I've decided who I'm voting out and what my best move is."

Elimination Ceremony:

"Welcome back again." Topher says to the losing team. "Last time, we say Willow's last day on the island and already it's time for another of you to go. The question really is who?

You were honestly could have easily done better in the last challenge if some of you had just been a bit braver. But enough of this. It's time for you to vote."

Confessional: Alexis

"If this is who has to go for us to stay, I'm sorry but it's time you went home.

Confessional: Cole

"Ilyria said she's been willing to vote you, so it's time for you to go."

Confessional: Gezella

"We voted, and we're pretty happy with the idea this will be your last day on the island"

Confessional: Griff

"Sorry, but honestly you shouldn't be too surprised."

Confessional: Ilyria

She is looking between two images. Eventually she picks one. "I've decided it's better for me if you leave now."

Confessional: Jaylee

"I-I guess I'm v-voting for y-you... "

Confessional: Neil

"I didn't want to, but majority rules, so you're going home"

Confessional: Robin

"I'm pretty sure this is the right decision"

"OK the votes have been tallied and the marshmallows go to, Griff...

...

...Gezella

...

...Jaylee

...

...Ilyria

...

... Alexis and...

...

... Robin. None of you received any votes." Topher throws each of them their marshmallows as he calls their name.

"Neil, Cole you both received the most votes but was it a tie, or is one of you going home. Cole... "

...

Cole shuffles nervously

...

... Neil looks at Cole and then the last remaining marshmallow.

...

... Everybody focuses on Ilyria, trying to get a clue.

...

"... I'm sorry to say, you have been eliminated from Total Drama Flashback" Topher tosses the last marshmallow to Neil

Location: Bushes Near Elimination Circle

Contestant: Unknown

A set of eyes watch the Insomniacs leave the campfire ceremony following Cole's elimination. As the team leaves the elimination ceremony the figure waits a few seconds before getting back up.

"With a Cole gone, I think it's about time I took more control of this game." The figure says. Their voice is clearly deepened by the production crew to hide who it is.

"I guess it's time I start to take over my team, starting finding out who has the immunity idol. Is it Shamus or Lauren? Guess it's time I found out."

The figure dusts themself off and walks back to cabins. Dusting himself off he opens the door to the Bedbugs cabin. He takes a brief look around before shutting the door.

Location: Dock of Shame

Contestants: Jaylee, Cole and Alexis

"Well it was nice meeting you two. I'll try to return at the merge. We can get back together, take over this game." Cole says with a smile. "I'm not going down just yet."

"I really thought Ilyria would side with us," Alexis admits.

"Oh well, good luck guys. Win for me."

"C-Cole." Jaylee says.

"Yeah?"

"I'm g-going to miss y-you" She admits.

"Same, but hey. You go on and win this thing." Cole says as he steps onto the boat. His last words as the boats sails away are "I'll be rooting for you."

"Well with that elimination Cole has left the game. Will Alexis and Jaylee be able to recover from the loss of their partner? Or will the actors alliance continue to dominate the game? Who is this mysterious villain planning to take over their team? And will the Bedbugs losing streak end? Find out next time on Total

Drama

FLASHBACK!" Blaineley finishes the show.

Bonus Scene

Cole leans against the railing looking out at the sea frustrated. "Man, I really trusted Ilyria there. She backstabbed us like it was nothing. I'm sure Alexis and Jaylee can pull through. I could've really done better if I hadn't been on a team with such a big alliance." He whacks his fist on the railing. "So close, so, so close." He leans on the railing again and a creaking is heard before it breaks dropping him into the water and the camera shuts off.

Contestants Remaining:

Insomniacs: Alexis, Cole, Gezella, Griff, Ilyria, Jaylee, Neil and Robin

Bedbugs: Brendan, Eliza, Gloria, Lauren, Rhys, Ronin, Shamus and Yukari

Votes:

Cole: Griff, Robin, Neil and Gezella

Neil: Alexis, Cole and Jaylee

Alliance Vote:

Gezella: Cole, Alexis, Jaylee, Ilyria

Griff: Cole, Alexis, Jaylee, Ilyria

Neil: Ilyria, Jaylee, Cole, Alexis

Robin: Alexis, Jaylee, Cole, Ilyria

Placings:

16th: Cole the Rebellious Gambler (Insomniacs)

17th: Willow the Spy In Training (Insomniacs)

18th: Roderick the Wannabe Alpha Male (Bedbugs)

Elimination Explanation:

Cole was one of last characters submitted and so one of the last to fill a role in this story. He was fun to write but he was submitted as a possible main antagonist and I kind of wanted to save him so I could use him later if I ever reached a sequel. Originally he was going to come in 17th place and this would be Willow but honestly I found it made more sense this way around. I decided to set up a lot of the early plot and episodes being built up to this making his reveal of his rich parents lead to his elimination. So I created the make or break episode pairing as a buildup and decided to give the first major hint to the main antagonist this episode and they will be revealed next time (probably). Unlike Willow and Roderick however, when the competition to return comes, he is in consideration to return.

A/N: So I hope you enjoyed this episode. Like always, sorry it took so long, but I found I had issues trying to put in the talking at the start and the secrets that weren't submitted. Those were both a blessing and a curse. I had the perfect amount of secrets to create a good challenge, but had the issue of trying to make 7 secrets up. Those secrets don't actually match up to anyone by the way, they are completely random. Anyway hope you enjoyed and now here are a few questions for you

1) Who do you think this villain might be? One of you of course knows and I would like to request you lie, and lie well to hide your identity

2) Which characters are your favourites so far? (So I can keep them longer)

3) Which characters are you disliking? (So I can make their eliminations earlier)

4) For those of you with characters, so far how have they been written, good, bad, mediocre?

Hope you enjoyed and hopefully it'll be a shorter gap between episodes. Next episode is a non elimination episode by just so you know.

-Dino