Chapter 1: The Rise
Chapter Text
Titans at War: The Rise
[ We begin our story within a forest as the camera pans over it. Tall pines tower over the landscape, accompanied by the lake in the background as a flock of seagulls fly overhead. A dramatic tune plays over the scene as we cut to different sections of the forest; one by the cliff, one by the river, and one by the elimination ceremony, which consists of ten stumps for people to sit on ]
[ Cut to the next scene where two people are standing in front of a sign that reads “Camp Crimson Lake”, one is a man with sleek black hair, topped off with a matching suit, gray slacks, and brown shoes. The other is a blonde woman decked out in a scarlet dress with matching heels. Their name tags are pinned on the right side of the man’s suit and the left side of the woman’s dress, reading “Josh” and “Blaineley” ]
Josh: Welcome to the hottest new reality show, here on beautiful Camp Crimson Lake! I’m your host, Josh Preston!
Blaineley: And I’m your host Millie Stacey O’Halloran! But you can call me Blaineley, so long as you keep on my good side. [ winks ] We’ve recently renovated this rundown campground into something more…liveable, you could say.
Josh: But don’t think this’ll be a walk in the park for our eighteen castaways, nooooo sir.
Blaineley: This game will put alliances to the test, and see just how much you can trust your competition.
Josh: Emotions will run high, tears will be shed, and tensions will burn! Most importantly, we’ll get to watch the drama unfold on the big screen.
Blaineley: In the end, only one contestant will walk away a millionaire and win the title of “The Golden Titan”.
[ We’re shown the visual of a titan decked out in gold holding up a cup of victory ]
Josh: So, strap onto your seats cuz it’s about to get chaotic up in here.
Blaineley: Because this is…
Josh and Blaineley: Titans at War: Chaneque!
[ The shot pans out to reveal the hosts posing in front of the sign before the scene cuts to a red background, followed by golden letters emphasizing the title one by one ]
[ Fade to Opening Theme ]
[ We are shown several cameras popping out from random parts around the forest to the beat of a determined rock tune, think Union, Slopes of St. Benedict by Sabaton. Cameras spring out from trees, in holes on the grass, through bushes, even through the pillow inside of a cabin ]
To arms!!!
Under one banner!
[ Cut to Tramp and Buster engaged in a fierce tug of war with each other over a mud puddle before we flash over to Sagwa and Penny observing from a tree branch before Courage pops out from above them, causing all three to scream ]
As a unit, we stand!
And united, we fall!
[ We zoom over to where Starlight and Sabrina are practicing magic toward, the mauve alicorn manifests a bucket of apples before them while the teenage witch manifests an apple tree above them. The apples fall and pelt the duo as they unsuccessfully duck the projectiles. Cut to Stella and Olive standing over a raft with duel sticks, both women fiercely lock eyes as they push their sticks against one another ]
As one!
Fighting together!
[ We then jump over to Bloo and Renaldo engaged in a food fight in the cafeteria against Sylvester and Lucy. Bloo gets mashed potatoes splattered on his face while Renaldo gets an egg yolk right on the forehead. Sylvester gets a chicken drum to the noggin while Lucy gets chocolate pudding splattered on her right cheek. Arthur ends up getting caught in the middle of it as a cup of apple sauce knocks him down ]
Bringing an end to the slaughter!
[ We zoom over to Shere Khan and Tai Lung against Pearl and Ariel in a paintball battle as the four contestants feverishly shoot at each other ]
Winds are changing!
[ A flame transition shows both rows of contestants walking to someplace; Ariel, Arthur, Bloo, Buster, Courage, Lucy, Olive, Pearl, and Penny from the left, before cutting to Renaldo, Sabrina, Sagwa, Shere Khan, Starlight, Stella, Sylvester, Tai Lung, and Tramp from the right ]
Head of North!
[ Another flame transition shows Buster and Tramp sitting on opposite sides of the campfire, both parties glance at each other before Josh and Blaineley pop up out of nowhere between them while the shot pans out to reveal the rest of the contestants sitting on stumps around the fire; Buster’s side has Sagwa, Penny, Shere Khan, Pearl, Courage, Renaldo, and Olive, while Tramp’s side has Starlight, Tai Lung, Stella, Sabrina, Bloo, Arthur, Sylvester, Ariel, and Lucy ]
[ Fade to Episode ]
[ We begin the episode with a shot of a bus coming down the road before we cut to the interior of the vehicle, where eighteen passengers are seated on either side. Pan over to the left side where we see a young black girl with her hair tied back in pigtails, her outfit consists of a white shirt with a red cardigan, topped off with a burgundy skirt. Seated next to her is a Siamese cat girl with a pink skirt over a white shirt, topped off with small red heels. She also has the Chinese symbol for melon as a necklace ]
Penny: Say, that’s a real nice necklace you got there.
Sagwa: Thanks. It’s actually a reference to my name.
Penny: Oh, really? What is it then?
Sagwa: It’s Sagwa, and you’re?
Penny: Penny, nice to meet you. And about your name?
Sagwa: Well, it means “silly melonhead” in Chinese. In fact, my brother and sister were named after melons too.
Penny: That’s a new one on me, but I’d say you’re lookin’ pretty regardless.
Sagwa: Hehe, thanks.
[ We cut to a gray raccoon in a pink vest and short Khakis sitting next to a large, muscular snow leopard in violet shorts ]
Renaldo: Well, if there’s anything to know about reality shows, it’s that they always have eye candy to look out for.
Tai Lung: Do not put your hands on me, peasant.
Renaldo: Huh, I see we’re already off to a good start. What’s got you so moody; tall, broad, and handsome?
Tai Lung: If you’re trying to sweettalk me, you’re better off taking your business elsewhere.
Renaldo: [ shrugs ] Well, it was worth a shot. I’ll see what other gossip I can extract from this lot.
[ Pan over to four women, one has jet black hair tied back in a neat bun, donning a red shirt and black shirt, the other seated next to her is a redhead with a powder-blue blouse and a royal blue bow. Behind them is a mauve unicorn with purple and mint green hair, decked out in a gray suit and a purple skirt, while seated next to her is a pale humanoid woman with a cyan blue top and yellow mini-skirt, defined by her pointed peach colored hair ]
Ariel: So, what’s everyone’s story for coming here? I’d like to learn a little bit about you all.
Pearl: I wasn’t originally interested in a show like this, until I thought it would be a good way to test my abilities in a new environment. I don’t mean to brag or anything, but I’ve quite a bit in store.
Starlight: I signed up to study the inner workings of this show, see how much I could get in something that requires a lot of skill and thoughtful planning. Speaking from experience, I like to map out a game plan and see where it takes me.
Olive: Well, I signed up because I thought it’d be a nice break from the boys back home. I just hope they’re not maiming each other as we speak.
Ariel: Well, I wish the best of luck for everyone, no matter which team we’re on.
Starlight: Modest, aren’t you, Little Mermaid?
Ariel: [ waves ] Oh, you know how it is.
[ Cut to another section of the bus where we see three figures; a Bengal Tiger decked out in a navy blue business suit and gray slacks, a swan-peacock hybrid in an elegant white gown, and a Doberman donning a white tank top with jeans ]
[ The avian in particular looks disgusted as she fans herself ]
Stella: Ugh, this air conditioning is awful ! How can they expect me to put up with such quality? I’m a royal, for god’s sake!
Shere Khan: This is why I despise public transport. It’s crowded, uncomfortable, and overall unreliable. I suppose that’s the benefit of being rich, you can be transported in luxury. Hmmhmmhmm, oh, how I pity the less fortunate.
Buster: Yeah, well, thanks for rubbin’ it in our faces. Unlike you, some people actually have ta’ work to be comfortable.
Shere Khan: Oh, and dare I ask, where did you get that tongue of yours?
Buster: When ya’ come from the streets, you gotta dish it out and take it. Hmph , lookin’ like one of them posh business men.
[ Shere Khan narrows his eyes at the canine ]
Shere Khan: Allow me to make this clear, I have power you could only dream of having. I’m not someone you want to have as an enemy…
[ Buster narrows his eyes back at the tiger…before turning away with a sniff ]
Buster: Whateva’...
Shere Khan: Good…you’d best keep it that way.
Stella: [ muttering ] Hmph, and they say I’m confrontational…
[ We cut to another part of the bus where four other contestants are seated; a Schnauzer mix decked out in a white suit with black overalls, a small pink dog who keeps looking back and forth, a short blue figure whipping a paddle ball back and forth, and an bespectacled aardvark in a yellow sweater and jeans reading a book. The aardvark scowls as the paddle ball keeps flicking in his direction ]
Arthur: Do you mind? I’m trying to read here.
Bloo: What? I’m just trying to master my paddle ball so that I can rub it in Mac’s face when I get back.
Arthur: You’ve been doing that almost the entire trip. Isn’t your arm sore by now?
Bloo: Of course not, I’m an athlete. I don’t tire out that easily.
Arthur: Somehow, I find that hard to believe.
Bloo: Pfft, shows what you know.
Tramp: Hmmhmmhmm, well, I can already see those two getting along like a house on fire. What do ya’ think?
Courage: Oh! Oh?
Tramp: Sorry, didn’t mean to startle you.
Courage: Oh, no, no, it’s fine. I was just…distracted is all.
Tramp: Huh, so what’s your story, stranger?
Courage: The name’s Courage…I came on so that I could help my owners with the farm. We live in the Middle of Nowhere and well…I wanted to repay the gratitude by winning the show…if I can, that is.
Tramp: Hey, no need to worry. So long as you stick by the Tramp, you’re guaranteed to go far…well, enough to where I’m still poised to win, but ya’ know.
Courage: Uh…thanks…I guess?
Tramp: I’m tellin’ ya’, a game like this ain’t as stressful as you might think. You just gonna hang around the right people, don’t stand out too much, but also not too little, and you’re home free.
[ We cut to a brief shot of Buster glancing at Tramp with a scowl before turning away, rolling his eyes ]
[ Pan over to the last three contestants, a lanky tuxedo cat and two young women, one is dressed in pink and white with long blonde hair, the other is wearing a dark blue dress with curly black hair ]
Lucy: Say, I’ve seen you somewhere. You’re that cat who keeps trying to catch the canary and never does.
Sylvester: Pfft, I have a name, ya’ know? Sylvester J. Pussycat, to be precise. Besides, ain’t you that girl who keeps yanking away the football from that boy?
[ Lucy coyly raises her arm ]
Lucy: Guilty as charged. I’m sure you need no introduction, but I’m Lucy Van Pelt, in the flesh.
Sylvester: Well, from one icon to another, let’s just say I’m gonna take this show by storm. And get me a life’s worth of food.
Lucy: Cuz birds just aren’t cutting it for you, I presume. Or mice for that matter?
Sylvester: Pah! They’re just rodents beneath my feet.
Sabrina: You know, you remind me a bit of my cat, Salem.
[ Sylvester dons a smug grin upon hearing this ]
Sylvester: Oh, do I now?
Sabrina: Yeah…you’ve got his ego down to a tee.
[ Sylvester’s prideful expression drops to a flat scowl ]
Sylvester: Funny, aren’t you?
Sabrina: [ shrugs ] I try.
Lucy: So what brings you here then?
Sabrina: Oh, just to show off my magical talents, make some friends, win a few rewards, and maybe even secure that prize at the end.
[ Sylvester and Lucy glance at each other with a look that reads “you’ll be lucky” ]
[ We flash forward to the bus pulling up to the campgrounds where the hosts are waiting for them ]
Josh: And here come our castaways, I sense there’s gonna get real juicy .
Blaineley: I’m sure you’re right, Josh. You shoulda seen some of the audition tapes I got sent. These guys will probably start fighting each other within an hour.
[ The bus pulls up to the entrance and the door opens to let the contestants off, filing out one by one ]
Buster: About time, I was ready to chuck that paddle ball out the goddamn window.
Bloo: Hey, I was just about to set a new record, thank you very much!
Buster: The likelihood of you settin’ a record is the same as growin’ some hair on that dome of yours.
Bloo: I-! You-! Motherfu-!
Stella: Oh, shut up you little blue bug! I’ve put up with your crap throughout the entire ride! Do not piss me off further!
Olive: Oh dear…
Pearl: Well, we’re already off to a roaring start on introductions…
Josh: AHEM! Anyways, welcome to Camp Crimson Lake! Your home for the next several weeks. You’ve all been selected to go head-to-head in a series of harsh challenges.
Blaineley: Trust me when I say this won’t be a cakewalk. Some of you will probably fail sooner than others. But until then, we’ll just see who has what it takes to become the sole survivor of this game.
Josh: First, we need you all to gather in the mess hall. You’ll find out who your teams are within an hour. Use this time to get to know your competition.
Blaineley: As a sidenote, all team formations are finalized until either Josh or I say so. So don’t feel too put off by who you’ll be competing with or against.
[ Cut to Sylvester and Lucy glancing at each other, then Buster and Shere Khan, then Sabrina and Sagwa ]
[ static buzz ]
Shere Khan: Already, I can see I’ve got my work cut out for me. No matter, I’ve dealt with lowlifes before; this shouldn’t be too different from that.
[ static buzz ]
Stella: Not even five minutes in this god forsaken camp, and I can spy several issues. Whatever team I’m on better not give a hard time, or else.
[ static buzz ]
Sagwa: Oh my gosh, what do I say? Um, hi, everyone. This is me, Sagwa, hehe, and this is my first confessional. And, I think, I’m really confident in how things are gonna play out. If anyone at home is watching this, wish me luck!
[ static buzz ]
Buster: So, here’s somethin’ ya’ need to know about me. Buster’s trouble will be someone else’s trouble if they cross me. I know how these games work, people are gonna find all sorts a’ ways to run rings around you. Hehehe, not with this dog, they won’t.
[ static buzz ]
Courage: Ooooooh, I just know something’s gonna go astray or my name is Aloysius, and it’s not.
[ static buzz ]
[ The scene cuts to a long gray building with a wooden roof as the contestants are shown seated among two tables opposite one another. Down towards the end of the hall are three colored mats; red, blue, and yellow ]
[ Cut to Buster sitting on the viewer’s left before Tramp absentmindedly sits to the viewer’s right. The two dogs suddenly notice each other’s presence and scowl ]
Buster: Well, look what the cat dragged back in. What do you even need the money for, you’re already mooching off the royalties.
Tramp: I’ve got just as much right to compete as anyone else. I like a challenge…except when they resemble certain individuals.
Buster: Big talk coming from a pampered pooch.
Tramp: There’s a reason I gained the reputation that I did, and it wasn’t because I was moping on my ass all the time.
Buster: Well, now that we’re on an even playing field, prepare to get your shit wrecked by yours truly.
Tramp: That’s if you can even lay a paw on me.
[ Pan over to Renaldo watching from the other table with interest ]
Renaldo: Hmmhmmhmm, I spy with my little eye, something beginning with “T”. Three guesses, go.
Olive: Oh, is it table?
Renaldo: Nope.
Ariel: Is it Tramp?
Renaldo: Close, but no.
Tai Lung: Is it twat?
Renaldo: Huh, someone’s clearly in a sunny mood.
Tai Lung: Forgive me if I’m not entertained by these stupid games. What even are you getting at?
Renaldo: Those two right there. [ points ] From where I’m standing, there’s tension in the air. And it’s palpable .
Ariel: Oh yeah…I’ve heard of the stuff between Tramp and Buster…well, mostly from Tramp’s end since, you know.
Renaldo: I’m tellin’ you, there’s somethin’ goin’ on with those two.
Ariel: I wouldn’t recommend getting involved. There’s a lot of…emotion going on given their history, and I wouldn’t wanna stoke that fire.
Renaldo: [ shrugs ] Your loss, I’m just gonna observe from afar.
[ Cut to Shere Khan watching the engagement from the opposite side of the table that Buster and Tramp are sitting on ]
Shere Khan: I see the dogs are already barking at each other…typical behavior, so there’s no surprise there. Then again, this could be interesting…
[ At that moment, Josh and Blaineley step into the mess hall before standing before the three rugs behind them ]
Josh: Players! It’s time for you to be assigned to your teams!
Blaineley: You’ll be divided into three colors, when I call your name, stand on the mat as instructed. First up…
[ Blaineley pulls out a card to read off ]
Starlight, Tai Lung, Lucy, Bloo, Ariel, and Arthur…from this point on, you’re the Red Team!
[ The aforementioned six glance at each other as they stand on their mat. Starlight raises a brow at Tai who just scowls at her, Lucy sneers at Bloo as he tries to look cool, and Ariel smiles kindly at Arthur ]
Next up; Tramp, Sabrina, Sagwa, Stella, Buster, and Sylvester…you’ll be known as the Blue Team!
[ Tramp and Buster share a look of annoyance at their names being called together, but say nothing as they follow the others to their mat. Stella glowers at her teammates, while Sylvester raises a brow. Sabrina and Sagwa look uncertainly at each other ]
And as for the rest of you; Courage, Shere Khan, Olive, Penny, Renaldo, and Pearl…you’re now the Yellow Team!
[ Courage tries not to sweat bullets in front of the massive, stony-faced Shere Khan, Renaldo looks bemused by the whole thing, Penny tries to look confident, but falters slightly. Olive and Pearl share a glance at each other ]
Josh: Now, to break this down; in most cases, two teams will be safe for another day, but one team will have to vote off one of their own if they lose.
Blaineley: Luckily for everyone, your first challenge will be for a reward. Meaning no one gets booted off in the first episode.
[ This causes some degree of relief among the contestants as Courage sighs gratefully ]
Josh: As for today’s objective, each team will have to find their campsite within one hour. The sooner you arrive, the greater your reward will be.
Stella: Hold on, aren’t we going to receive maps?
Blaineley: The closest thing you’ll get is a trail that has your team’s colors marked on certain landmarks. Other than that, you’re on your own.
Stella: …Are you bloody serious?!
Sabrina: Pretty sure they wouldn’t have said exactly that if they weren’t.
[ Stella glares down at Sabrina ]
Sagwa: Do we at least get a clue about where to start?
Josh: Just outside of the mess hall, you’ll find three colored arrows telling you where each team will go. But be warned, they aren’t mapped in a particular order.
Penny: That sounds awfully convenient…
Blaineley: Well, best get a headstart, cuz the race begins…now!
[ Blaineley looks down at her watch before the timer starts and the contestants begin to scurry out of the mess hall and towards the forest ]
[ Cut to the Yellow Team having stopped beside a rock wall on their way. Pearl looks back at the yellow arrow in the distance before looking forward ]
Pearl: I don’t think this is right, surely the camp wouldn’t be near a cliff, there’s the danger of rocks falling. I don’t think this structure is entirely stable…
[ Pearl puts a hand on the rocks wall with a curious expression ]
Shere Khan: AHEM! If the trail is leading along the rocks, I imagine they’ll provide us a good amount of flintstones for a fire. And I’m sure I saw an area with plenty of trees at the bottom of a hill that we passed below us.
[ Olive reaches down to grab a couple of rocks ]
Olive: Hmmm, that could actually work. I’ll just take a few of these for safekeeping.
Renaldo: Hmmmm, you seem to know your stuff, don’t you, Stripes?
Shere Khan: Of course I do…and it’s Shere Khan to you, Ringtail.
Renaldo: Aha, of course.
Penny: I think it’s a good plan, we’ll have enough wood for a fire and plenty of rocks to crack a spark for it.
Pearl: Hmmm…I’ll admit, that logic checks out. Lead the way if you will, Khan.
[ The Bengal Tiger smirks in satisfaction as he begins to lead the group away from the cliff. Penny looks back and notices Courage with an anxious expression on his face ]
Penny: Is something wrong back there?
Courage: Uh…no, no, it, it’s fine…absolutely fine…
[ Cut to the Red Team inside the forest, having stopped to get their bearings ]
Bloo: C’moooooooooon, we can’t stand around here all day! I’m getting booooooored!
Tai Lung: Do you want me to strangle you so I don’t have to hear your voice?
Ariel: We’re just making sure we’re on the right path. I saw a red checkpoint back that way, but I can’t see any others.
Starlight: Perhaps we need to recognize a pattern. From what I’ve noticed, the last two trees had their marks facing towards the west side.
Lucy: And that means?
Starlight: If we keep on that route, the tree should show a consistent pattern, meaning that the campground’s to the west.
Ariel: That’s a great idea, Starlight! We’d better get a move on, then.
Arthur: I can see the sun’s setting, so that’s our best bet.
Starlight: Excellent, let’s roll!
[ static buzzing ]
Starlight: I mean, it was common sense. You need to be perceptive to track these kinds of things. Something which I’m sure will put my team at an advantage, hmmhmmm.
[ static buzzing ]
[ Cut to the Blue Team having stopped by a river, with no means to cross it ]
Stella: Well, this is just great, we’re lost and have no idea where we’re going.
Buster: Hold on, think about it; our route’s stuck close to the water, right?
Stella: Yes…and your point?
Buster: Our spot’s gotta be near the river, like fresh water and all that.
Tramp: I believe I saw a blue arrow pointing across the river, we just need to cross over it.
Sagwa: But how are we gonna do that without a bridge?
Stella: Because if you haven’t noticed, there’s no way I’m getting this gown wet.
[ Tramp rolls his eyes in response to this ]
Sabrina: Well, why worry when you’ve got a witch on your team? I can make us a bridge in a snap.
Sylvester: And just how are ya’ gonna do that?
Sabrina: Observe…
[ Sabrina whisks her hand off to the right where a log is sitting on the other side. She levitates the log into the air and over the river like a makeshift bridge ]
Sabrina: There we go, problem solved.
Tramp: Huh, not bad, kid.
Sagwa: Great, we can get across now! C’mon, everyone!
[ Sagwa quickly runs up the log, followed by Sabrina. Sylvester is next, but nearly slips off ]
Sylvester: Ooooooh…oh! Oh…okay, we’re good.
[ Tramp is next across, with Buster behind him. Stella is last and cautiously makes her way over the log as if she were walking on a tightrope ]
Stella: Just don’t look down, just don’t look down…just don’t fall in…
Buster and Tramp: Hurry up, lady!
[ Buster and Tramp look at each other in surprise, then hastily look away with a scowl. Stella just snorts as she reaches the other side ]
Stella: Some people have no patience…
[ static buzzing ]
Tramp: Well, I can tell she’s gonna be a team player…then again, with Buster on the team, things probably aren’t gonna go as smoothly as I planned…but we’ll see.
[ static buzzing ]
[ Cut to Josh and Blaineley watching the teams on the monitor where three colored logos can be seen trailing across the forest. We then cut to the teams running in different parts of the environment; the Yellow Team runs down a hill, the Red Team runs across a stretch of trees, and the Blue Team runs alongside the river ]
[ Each team is shown reaching the campground in rapid succession before the air horn sounds off. Blaineley raises up a megaphone to announce the results ]
Blaineley: And we have our winners! Yellow Team was the first to reach their campsite, so they get the premium reward; temperature-adjustable sleeping bags, deck chairs for relaxation, a cooler for cold drinks, and a plentiful assortment of snacks!
[ Cut to the Yellow Team where Penny whoops, Pearl and Olive cheer, Renaldo fist-pumps in joy, Courage smiles contentedly, and Shere Khan smirks ]
Blaineley: As for the Blue Team, they came in second, so they get the chairs, cooler, and snacks!
[ Sagwa and Sabrina cheer, Sylvester licks his lips in anticipation of being fed, Stella merely crosses her arms and checks her nails, Buster and Tramp initially look satisfied, then look at each other, and then look away so as not to show enthusiasm in front of each other ]
Blaineley: As for the Red Team, they came in last, so it’s only the cooler and snacks for them!
[ Ariel is the only member of the team to look somewhat enthusiastic, Starlight merely rolls her eyes while Tai Lung snorts. Bloo shrugs while Arthur raises a brow. Lucy just crosses her arms ]
[ Cut to night time where a helicopter is flying over the respective campgrounds. Josh and Blaineley are in the cockpit as the former is now the one holding the megaphone ]
Josh: Rest up well, players! Your first immunity challenge starts tomorrow!
[ Cut to the Yellow Team having gotten their goods as Shere Khan, Pearl, and Olive are resting on the deck chairs, Courage is wrapped up in one of the sleeping bags from the tent, Renaldo has a bag of All-Dressed chips in his paw, and Penny has a bar of Symphony chocolate in her hand ]
Penny: Hmmmmm, this is the best kinda chocolate you could get, well, on the market anyways.
Renaldo: Would you believe they tried keeping this flavor hostage in Canada? Ahuh , the nerve, I tell you.
Shere Khan: How unfortunate…
[ Khan takes a sip of rum punch that was resting on the cup holder of his seat ]
[ Cut to the Blue Team as Sagwa and Sabrina are having S’mores by the bonfire, with Sylvester holding a bag of Jalapeno Cheetos in his paw. Buster is sat on Sylvester’s side of the bonfire, while Tramp is sat on Sagwa and Sabrina’s side, both holding bottles of Coca-Cola. Stella, by contrast, is lounging on one of the deck chairs near the tent ]
Sagwa: You sure you don’t wanna join us? There’s plenty of room.
Stella: I’m not sitting on that dirty bark, but feel free to knock yourselves out.
Sagwa: Oh…well, in that case, anyone wanna share a campfire story? Seeing as it’s our first night together and all.
Tramp: Well, let’s just say I’ve got my fair share of daring escapades to tell, hmmhmm.
[ Cut to the Red Team where Bloo is noisily munching on a bag of potato chips. Lucy is trying to eat a roll of cookies nearby, but grimaces as the imaginary friend’s crumbs spill next to her and Arthur sitting nearby ]
Lucy: Ugh, why are boys so messy? It’s like they’ve never heard of a thing called “manners.”
Bloo: (mouth-full) Whatcha’ say?
Lucy: And would you please eat with your mouth closed? I don’t wanna see all those disgusting chunks.
Ariel: Okay, I know today wasn’t…the best start, but I’m sure we can come back from this. After all, no one went home today, so what do you say? We’re gonna give it our all in the challenge tomorrow?
Tai Lung: I think I’m going to personally eliminate someone from this team if they don’t shape up.
[ Bloo rolls his eyes and goes back to munching on his chips, much to Starlight’s chagrin as she’s sitting next to him ]
[ static buzzing ]
Ariel: Okay, so this team is kind of a mess, but I don’t wanna hold it against them all just yet. I haven’t seen what everyone’s capable of, so maybe I’ll be surprised. I know that sounds hopelessly optimistic, but hey, someone’s gotta be looking out for the team.
[ static buzzing ]
[ Pan down to reveal a shot of Josh and Blaineley sitting beside each other at the elimination ceremony ]
Josh: So, eighteen contestants remain, but that won’t last for long. Join us next time where we’ll have our first immunity challenge!
Blaineley: Who’s out for the gold, and who’s gonna flop harder than a box office bomb? Find out right here on…
Josh and Blaineley: Titans at War: Chaneque!
[ The shot pans out to show the hosts under the show’s sign in bold red letters ]
[ Fade to black ]
Cast:
Hosts:
Blaineley, Josh - Total Drama
Contestants:
Ariel - The Little Mermaid (1989)
Arthur Timothy Read - Arthur
Bloo - Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends
Buster - Lady and the Tramp (1955) / Scamp’s Adventure (2001)
Courage - Courage the Cowardly Dog
Lucy Van Pelt - Peanuts
Olive Oyl - Popeye the Sailor
Pearl - Steven Universe
Penny Proud - The Proud Family
Renaldo Raccoon - Tiny Toons Looniversity
Sabrina Spellman - Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Sagwa Miao - Sagwa the Chinese Siamese Cat
Shere Khan - The Jungle Book (1967)
Starlight Glimmer - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Stella Goetia - Helluva Boss
Tai Lung - Kung Fu Panda
Tramp - Lady and the Tramp (1955)
So yeah, consider this yet another crossover idea that I cooked up a while back after the completion of Toon City. As a foreword, this is not connected to that story's canon, more so along the lines of my Total Toons Island canon, if you can interpret it as such. As such, certain relationships will be developed once more from the ground up, while also establishing new ones the further as we go along.
Chapter 2: United We Stand, Together We Fall
Summary:
So, the teams have been established, and people are already either trying to bond with each other or merely tolerate one another's existence. The question, of course, is who will end up being the first castaway from this season.
Chapter Text
United We Stand, Together We Fall
[ The story opens on a shot of the tall pines stretching to the sky as the hosts narrate over the previous episode ]
Josh: (V.O.) Last time on Titans at War: Chaneque, we were introduced to our eighteen victims, I mean, contestants! Some were eager to get started, others looked ready to tear each other to shreds!
[ We’re shown the moments of Penny and Sagwa bonding with each other on the bus, followed by Stella shouting at Bloo after Buster roasted him ]
Blaineley: (V.O.) There seems to be some past tension between two players in particular, I wonder who they could be.
[ Several shots are shown of Buster and Tramp either narrowing their eyes or looking displeased in each other’s company, even in the brief moment of being content at reaching second place with the rest of their team ]
Josh: (V.O.) In the end, the Yellow Team won the first reward challenge of the season, meaning no one went home.
[ The Yellow Team is shown celebrating their victory before being shown later that night partaking in their rewards ]
Blaineley: (V.O.) But that’s all about to change as we’ll be having our first ceremony for the losing team of today’s challenge.
[ A shot of the elimination ceremony is shown with the seats currently empty before we flash over to Josh and Blaineley standing next to each other by a set of fancy trailers ]
Josh: Who’s gonna come out on top?
Blaineley: And who’s gonna drop to rock bottom? This is…
Josh and Blaineley: Titans at War: Chaneque!
[ Fade to Opening Theme ]
[ We are shown several cameras popping out from random parts around the forest to the beat of a determined rock tune, think Union, Slopes of St. Benedict by Sabaton. Cameras spring out from trees, in holes on the grass, through bushes, even through the pillow inside of a cabin ]
To arms!!!
Under one banner!
[ Cut to Tramp and Buster engaged in a fierce tug of war with each other over a mud puddle before we flash over to Sagwa and Penny observing from a tree branch before Courage pops out from above them, causing all three to scream ]
As a unit, we stand!
And united, we fall!
[ We zoom over to where Starlight and Sabrina are practicing magic toward, the mauve alicorn manifests a bucket of apples before them while the teenage witch manifests an apple tree above them. The apples fall and pelt the duo as they unsuccessfully duck the projectiles. Cut to Stella and Olive standing over a raft with duel sticks, both women fiercely lock eyes as they push their sticks against one another ]
As one!
Fighting together!
[ We then jump over to Bloo and Renaldo engaged in a food fight in the cafeteria against Sylvester and Lucy. Bloo gets mashed potatoes splattered on his face while Renaldo gets an egg yolk right on the forehead. Sylvester gets a chicken drum to the noggin while Lucy gets chocolate pudding splattered on her right cheek. Arthur ends up getting caught in the middle of it as a cup of apple sauce knocks him down ]
Bringing an end to the slaughter!
[ We zoom over to Shere Khan and Tai Lung against Pearl and Ariel in a paintball battle as the four contestants feverishly shoot at each other ]
Winds are changing!
[ A flame transition shows both rows of contestants walking to someplace; Ariel, Arthur, Bloo, Buster, Courage, Lucy, Olive, Pearl, and Penny from the left, before cutting to Renaldo, Sabrina, Sagwa, Shere Khan, Starlight, Stella, Sylvester, Tai Lung, and Tramp from the right ]
Head of North!
[ Another flame transition shows Buster and Tramp sitting on opposite sides of the campfire, both parties glance at each other before Josh and Blaineley pop up out of nowhere between them while the shot pans out to reveal the rest of the contestants sitting on stumps around the fire; Buster’s side has Sagwa, Penny, Shere Khan, Pearl, Courage, Renaldo, and Olive, while Tramp’s side has Starlight, Tai Lung, Stella, Sabrina, Bloo, Arthur, Sylvester, Ariel, and Lucy ]
[ Fade to Episode ]
[ We open on a shot of the morning sun just peeking over the horizon before we cut to a pan down shot of the Red Team’s tent. On the interior, we pan across three rows sleeping on either side of each other; Bloo and Arthur, Starlight and Tai Lung, Ariel and Lucy ]
[ Cut to the Blue Team’s tent, where we can see Sagwa and Sabrina sleeping next to each other, another cut to Stella and Sylvester asleep with their backs turned, and another cue to Buster and Tramp sleeping on opposite sides of each other’s legs ]
[ Cut to the Yellow Team’s tent, where Courage is shown asleep, wrapped up in his sleeping bag before we cut to Penny peacefully snoozing. Pearl and Olive are shown sleeping together, before we cut to Renaldo asleep beside Shere Khan, a low purr emits from the tiger in his slumber ]
[ A flash shows us back at the Blue Team’s camp as Buster is the first to exit the tent. The Doberman stretches his arms with a groan ]
Buster: Aaaaaaah…damn, haven’t slept in the woods for ages…I suppose it could be worse…
Tramp: [ off-screen ] Could it, though? Could it really?
Buster: Hoooo, for god’s sake.
[ Cut to Tramp standing behind Buster with an unamused expression ]
Tramp: I almost wonder if fate had it out for me being put on the same team as you.
Buster: Am I gonna have ta’ put up with all this whining and whinging the whole time I’m here? You could at least humor me.
Tramp: Look, just because we’re teammates doesn’t mean I have to like it.
Buster: Oh, you poor thing, something didn’t go the way you wanted it to. About damn time if you ask me, Mr. Perfect Pooch.
Tramp: Are you still bitter about me choosing the suburbs over the streets?
Buster: You know damn well it’s not just that. You can’t just pretend the past never happened.
Tramp: I’m sure you can’t forget either, need I bring up a certain “incident”?
Buster: [ off-screen ] Oh, of course you’d bring that up.
[ The camera is focused on the inside of the tent as the rest of the team are waking up to the noise outside, they peer out from the tent to look at the action ]
Tramp: I’m just saying, you can’t talk about me wanting to sweep things under the rug when you’re doing the exact same.
Stella: What the hell are you two bitching about this early in the morning?
Sagwa: Is something wrong?
[ Tramp and Buster glance awkwardly at their team members ]
Tramp: It’s…nothing…
Buster: Yeah…sure…
Sabrina: …So, who wants breakfast?
Sylvester: Hmm, I know I could go for some.
Sagwa: Uh, yeah, sure thing…I think it’s this way…
[ static buzzing ]
Sagwa: Okay, so there might be going on between Buster and Tramp. I mean, I’ve heard a few tidbits, but I didn’t know it was this bad. I’m not gonna look into too much since…well, it’s not really my business and I don’t wanna be a gossip.
[ static buzzing ]
Buster: I shoulda known this would happen, Tramp and I on the same team. In some sense, this could work out in my favor, as I’ve got a chance to show Spaghetti Legs what for. On the other hand…it’s like I need to relive the past seven times over cuz he will never forget. And I sure as hell won’t.
[ static buzzing ]
Tramp: I’m starting to wonder if coming onto this show was a good idea. I mean, on my own, I feel like I could steamroll the competition, but Buster complicates things. I still don’t know why he’s trying to act all high and mighty when I’ve got just as much dirt on him. Either way, this can only go so well…
[ static buzzing ]
[ Cut to the Yellow Team having gotten themselves up. Olive is dusting off her skirt while Pearl polishes her spear. Penny is sitting by the tent as Renaldo stretches nearby ]
Renaldo: Hmmmmmmm, I had such a good sleep last night. Those temperature-controlled sleeping bags are a gift from the heavens~
Penny: I’ll say, I don’t think I’ve ever felt so relaxed up until now.
[ Cut to Shere Khan relaxing on one of the deck chairs when he notices Courage eyeing him anxiously ]
Shere Khan: Not that it isn’t bemusing, but must you always look so on-edge?
Courage: Huh? Sorry, I just…I’m trying to adjust to this whole environment, ya’ know? Hehe, heeeeeeeeh…
[ Khan raises a brow at the canine, but says nothing directly to him ]
[ static buzzing ]
Shere Khan: I’m no fool. I’ve heard quite a bit about this Courage character. He may look spineless at first glance, but appearances can be deceiving. It would be in my best interest not to underestimate him. At the same time, figure out how I can exploit that weakness for my own gain.
[ static buzzing ]
[ Pearl and Olive are shown conversing with each other ]
Olive: So, you say you’ve fought in a war?
Pearl: Several in fact, I mean, what with the rebellion against Homeworld and all, I needed to be prepared. Then again, I do prefer the peace and quiet, it lets me feel…comfortable in my element.
Olive: I know whatcha’ mean, with all the adventures I’ve gone on with Popeye, it’s nice ta’ stop and smell the roses. I just saw a beautiful patch yesterday, for instance.
Pearl: Ah yes, rose…rose…AHEM, tell me a little more about this Popeye, if you would.
[ As Olive begins to ramble away, Penny is shown dusting off her outfit before reapplying her shoes. She looks to the right and sees a path labeled more clearly than the day before, large yellow arrows pointing from the trees ]
Penny: Well, that makes our job of going to and from camp a whole lot easier. Must have done it in the night.
[ Cut to the Red Team who are all gathered outside of the tent in various spots ]
Tai Lung: Well, that wasn’t the worst sleep I’ve ever had…
Starlight: I suppose that’s high praise coming from you.
Tai Lung: Anything is better than my previous living conditions.
Starlight: [ murmuring ] Hmm, I wonder why that is…
Arthur: [ yawns ] Man, it’s been a while since I’ve camped out. Let alone with people I didn’t know.
Bloo: Eh, ya’ get used to it. Trust me, you should see some of the people I’ve had to sleep with.
[ Ariel is shown neatly arranging her sleeping bag while Lucy is shown brushing off her blouse ]
Lucy: Ugh, I swear, they waited until all hours to put up those signs. [ sighs ] I suppose it’s better than us having no washrooms period.
Ariel:
Well, look on the bright side, at least we know where to go, and we’re not left to scavenge for food.
Lucy: I suppose so…
[ static buzzing ]
Lucy:
Okay, survived the first night, and things are looking…decent for me. I imagine I’ll be able to coast along this game, for a few reasons; I’ve got the beauty, brains, and brawn. It’s no question really, I’m in it to win it.
[ static buzzing ]
[ Cut to the teams having organized in the mess hall for breakfast. To their pleasant surprise, the assortment is plentiful, the kind one would see at a breakfast buffet in a hotel or a cruise ship. Eggs, either white or scrambled, bread and bagels to toast, strips of bacon, a healthy collection of fruit, nuts, grains, and cereal, a tub of yogurt, either vanilla or strawberry, orange and apple juice, milk, muffins, and donuts ]
[ Sylvester in particular is looking like he just entered heaven ]
Sylvester: Hooooo, my beloved, where have you been all my life?
Buster: Bit of a glutton, aren’tcha’?
Sylvester: Trust me, when your role has been failing to catch a single canary most of the time, this is a godsend.
Stella: Hrrrrrrrrrrrrrmmmmm…I suppose this is…serviceable, though the fact I have to fetch this myself is…
Tramp: Far too labor-inducing for those delicate hands of yours?
[ Stella narrows her eyes at Tramp ]
Stella: Puh! I’m perfectly capable of fetching my own food.
[ As if to prove her point, Stella aggressively takes one of the plates to start feeding herself. Tramp just rolls his eyes as he takes a plate himself ]
[ Cut to Bloo and Lucy collecting their breakfast, Bloo has a plate of eggs, bacon, and toast while Lucy has a bowl of assorted fruit ]
Bloo: Man, this beats having to serve myself at Foster’s any day!
Lucy: Probably because I highly doubt anyone would want to serve you.
Bloo: Pfft, whatever you say, Curly Shirley.
Lucy: What did you say, Blockhead ?
Bloo: I said “Curly Shirley” in case you needed an encore.
Arthur: Could you possibly not start any drama this morning?
[ The camera pans to reveal Arthur having grabbed a muffin and two bowls of berries ]
Arthur: It’s the first immunity challenge today and I’d rather have some peace within this team.
[ Bloo and Lucy share an annoyed look at each, but decide not to say anything further ]
[ The scene cuts to the Blue Team having sat down for breakfast. Sagwa starts off the conversation over her bagels and strawberries ]
Sagwa:
So, anyone’s thoughts on what the challenge could be?
Buster: I guarantee they’re gonna put us through the wringer right off the bat.
Sabrina: Maybe not, you’ve got a magical girl on your side.
[ Sabrina snaps her fingers and some sparkles emit from it ]
Sylvester: So long as it doesn’t involve me dodging projectiles, I’ll be fine.
Tramp: That sounds very specific.
Sylvester: Trust me, you don’t even know the half of it…[ shudders ]
[ static buzzing ]
Sylvester: Look, I wanna savor this as much as I can. I might be a known name, but that fame comes at a price. If I can get through something like this without getting walloped, smacked, crushed, smashed, or…nearly killing myself, then I’ll consider this trip a worthwhile experience. If not, they’ll know where my lawyers are.
[ static buzzing ]
[ Cut to the Yellow Team having their breakfast, focus on Shere Khan in particular with white eggs and two strips of bacon. Next to him is Pearl, examining the blueberries she picked up ]
Pearl: Hmmm, not a single one appears to be suffering from any defects. Whoever was in charge of selection clearly knew their stuff.
Shere Khan: Charmed…
Pearl: You know, you remind me of someone from back home.
Shere Khan: Do I now…?
Pearl: Yes, my team has a big cat of their own, though it’s more of a pink lion if you will…actually, that’s where the comparisons end.
Shere Khan: Well, isn’t that fascinating…(boredly takes a sip of his drink)....lord, they need some breakfast whiskey in this place.
Renaldo: You really love your alcohol, don’t you, big guy?
Shere Khan: You could say it helps tune out the idiots that I manage back home. Well, when I don’t have to use my claws as a second resort.
Renaldo: Hmmmm, creative workaround.
[ static buzzing ]
Renaldo: I know teasing the likes of Khan can be considered risky, but it’s not every day you have an attractive businessman on your team. I say you give the guy a few shots and he’d be a happy camper.
[ static buzzing ]
[ Josh and Blaineley are shown stepping into the mess hall before standing by the Red Team to address everyone ]
Blaineley: I hope everyone’s settled with their accommodations, because your challenge will be on the beach.
Josh: You’ll have one hour till it’s time to compete, so make sure you pack down breakfast as soon as ya’ can.
Olive: If I may ask, what’s the challenge gonna be?”
Blaineley: That, my dear Olive, is for us to know and you to find out when you get there.
Olive: Ah…
[ Cut to the Red Team ]
Bloo: So, who wants to bet its something like a paintball tournament, cuz, haha, don’t mean to brag, but I’m an excellent shot.
Arthur: Somehow, I highly doubt that…maybe it’ll be a subversion, like something intellectual. I could see maybe a quiz show or something along those lines.
Lucy: Have you seen these kinds of shows? They’re not gonna test you mentally; it’s all about testing you physically.
Ariel: Well, then it’s a good thing we’ve got someone like Tai Lung on our team. You know, for the muscle and all that.
Tai Lung: Looking at the rest of these plebeians, they’ll break like sticks with me. It’s really no contest.
[ static buzzing ]
Tai Lung: That’s not an empty threat. I may have been put under scrutiny for my “abuse of strength” back home, but I don’t have to worry about it here. If these people know what’s best for them, they won’t try to cross me.
[ static buzzing ]
[ We cut to a shot of the river before we flash over to a shot of the beach as the contestants file in before Josh and Blaineley. The two hosts are standing atop a stage with three wooden frames behind them. Additionally, three sections of the beach have been marked off with wooden stumps ]
Josh: Welcome to your first immunity challenge, contestants! As you can see, we’ve marked off three spots on the beach for your respective team.
Blaineley: This challenge is simple; hidden under the sand are pieces for you to create your team’s logo. As soon as you find a piece, you’ll bring it back to the stage to start construction on your logo. The team that makes its logo first wins immunity, and the one that’s made the least amount of progress by that point will be up for elimination.
Josh: Red Team, you’re digging to the left, Blue to the Middle, and Yellow to the right. And here are the logos you’ll be making.
[ Josh gestures to a projection screen showing the Red Team with a heart and a horse in the middle. The Blue Team has a diamond with an eagle in the center. And the Yellow Team has a star with a tiger in the middle of it ]
Penny: So, where are the shovels?
Blaineley: Oh, my dear, there are no shovels. You’ll be digging each piece by hand.
[ Stella’s eye twitches ]
Stella: Do I look like a bloody farmer to you?!
Blaineley: I highly doubt you’d be any good at it with that attitude.
[ Stella’s jaw gaps, but before she can utter another word, Tramp cuts in ]
Tramp: Look, we need to do this together, surely you can handle a little sand.
[ Stella narrows her eyes at the Schnauzer…before defensively crossing her arms with a huff ]
Stella: Fine.
[ static buzzing ]
Stella: Do you not see these paws?! I was raised with nobility, not to roll around in the sand like some…some…commoner!
[ static buzzing ]
Tramp: Of all the people to have on this team, it had to be the stuck-up posh woman. I suppose it’s no surprise who’s the ringleader of this team. When you can’t count on a royal, count on the next best thing. Hmmhmm, the legend himself.
[ static buzzing ]
Arthur: Okay, so digging without shovels is a bit of an issue when it comes to sand, especially since all those bits and pieces will give you a rash after a while. On the other hand, I’ve been through worse, so this might not be so bad by comparison.
[ static buzzing ]
Blaineley: Now, to set some ground rules, there will be no magic used to help locate any of the pieces.
[ Sabrina and Starlight look away ]
Josh: Second of all, if you go outside your perimeter to steal another team’s piece, instantly disqualified.
[ Buster snaps his fingers while Shere Khan rolls his eyes ]
Blaineley: Right, now that we’ve gotten that outta the way, this challenge will begin…now!
[ Blaineley pulls out an air horn and blows it, causing the contestants to scatter to their respective sections on the beach ]
[ Cut to the Yellow Team digging in different spots on their side of the beach ]
Renaldo: Hooooo, this is gonna ruin my manicure.
Shere Khan: I don’t suppose you’d like to give us an early advantage, dog? I’ve heard of your “digging talents.”
Courage: Oh, uh, well…I suppose I can try.
[ Courage begins to feverishly dig in place, before Khan turns around, he hears an “OH” behind him ]
Courage: I found a piece!
Olive: Wow, you’re on a roll there, tiger!
Shere Khan: [ smirks ] But of course, it comes naturally to me.
[ static buzzing ]
Shere Khan: It’s simple math, our team has someone who’s dug holes far underground, and probably anywhere there was dirt. It’s almost as if this challenge was handcrafted for me to win.
[ static buzzing ]
[ The scene cuts to the Red Team digging as the shot focuses on Tai Lung pulling out large chunks of sand next to Starlight ]
Starlight: Found anything yet?
Tai Lung: If I did, I wouldn’t still be digging, would I?
Starlight: Well, someone’s definitely chipper between us.
Tai Lung: Hmph! Was it there to be chipper about? Besides working with this lot?
Starlight: Hmmmm, I can see what you mean…
[ Starlight looks over at Bloo, who’s more or less tossing sand over his head. Behind him, Ariel is digging when she stumbles upon something with a smile ]
Ariel: Haha! Found it!
[ Cut to the Blue Team digging…well, Stella is lightly fanning the sand away with her hands. Buster raises a brow upon seeing this ]
Buster: Ya’ know you’re never gonna get anythin’ done doin’ that, right?
Stella: You know how coarse sand is? This’ll take forever to get out of my nails.
[ Buster rolls his eyes as the shot pans out to reveal Sylvester aggressively digging in his spot ]
Sylvester: A little tip for ya’; try picturing someone or something you really hate and just dig into them, like that stupid little canary!
[ Sylvester grunts as he throws the sand behind him. Stella looks back down at the ground and tries to envision what Sylvester was saying. At first, her digging is gentle, but slowly becomes more aggressive as her face contorts to her signature angry scowl before ]
Stella: Grrrrrrrrrrrrr, fuck you, Stolas!
[ Sabrina and Sagwa are taken aback nearby before Stella feels something under her hands. She looks down to see one of the pieces ]
Stella: Huh, what do you know, it actually worked.
Buster: Ya’ know, I’ve a little trick for how we can give ourselves the advantage.
Sylvester: I’m listening.
Buster: Watch and learn…
[ Buster proceeds to dig once more doggy style, and, as a result, kicks the sand up to go over the team’s barrier and onto the Red Side, all over Bloo ]
Bloo: Oh! AH! Hey!
Sylvester: Hmmmm, I think I can work with that…
[ Sylvester applies the same tactic, and the sand ends up on the Yellow Side, landing on Pearl’s chest as she stands up to stretch ]
Pearl: Oh! What on Earth?!
[ Stella takes note of this strategy and looks towards the Red Team…she smirks as she begins to aggressively dig, sending sand in Ariel’s direction ]
Ariel: Oh!
Tramp: Just what are you three playing at?
Buster: If we can distract the other teams, it’ll give us more time to collect our pieces.
Sagwa: But isn’t that a little unfair?
Sylvester: All’s fair in love and war. Besides, you wanna win, don’t you?
Sagwa: I guess…
[ Sagwa looks over to the Yellow Team…she sighs as she goes back to digging…before slowly kicking up more sense as it lands on Renaldo’s head ]
Renaldo: Hey! Mind the head tuft!
Olive: Hey! They’re trying to cheat by throwing sand!
Blaineley: Did they cross over their barriers to do so?
Olive: Well…no, I don’t think so.
Blaineley: Hmmm, what do you say, Josh?
Josh: So long as they stayed inside their section of the beach, I’ll allow it. Besides, it’ll make for some prime entertainment.
Pearl: What?!
[ As soon as she says this, Pearl is assaulted with a clod of sand, followed by Lucy, then Penny, then Tai Lung ]
[ Cut back to Buster as he’s found another piece for his team ]
Buster: Haha! Suckers!
[ Sylvester aims a pile of sand in Shere Khan’s direction. The tiger simply closes his eyes as the sand hits his suit ]
Sylvester: Haha!
[ Khan opens his eyes and an almost murderous glint appears in them ]
Sylvester: [ nervously ] Ahahaha…no hard feelings?
[ Khan throws a clump of sand right at Sylvester’s face, knocking him to the ground, though managing to miss his eyes ]
Shere Khan: Alright, new strategy; while we gather pieces, draw fire to the Blues, that way we can slow them down for their little stunt.
Renaldo: Oh, honey, I’m raring to return the favor.
[ Khan manages to find a piece while Olive, Renaldo, and Penny begin to target the Blue Team, hitting Sagwa, Tramp, and Stella with sand ]
Sagwa: AH!
Tramp:
Oh!
Stella:
GRAH!
[ Cut to Lucy on the Reds as she gives a coy grin ]
Lucy: While they’re busy with their sand war, we can slip by them.
[ The girl in the blue dress looks down and smiles triumphantly as she picks up a piece ]
Lucy: Haha! Victory!
[ Sure enough, Lucy is right as the Blues and Yellows continue to engage in sand throwing while searching for pieces. The Yellows manage to score six out of eighteen while the Blues have four ]
Josh: And just like that, the Reds are tearing up the game! Watch out, Blues and Yellows, they’re comin’ for you!
Stella: WHAT?!
[ Stella gets smacked with a clod of sand to the face. Cut to Penny laughing…before a clod strikes her in the chest ]
Buster:
Hold up! Redirect fire onto the Reds!
Sabrina:
What about the Yellows?!
Buster: You! Tramp! Stella! Sabrina! Get your asses over on the right side! The rest of us’ll take the left!
[ On that command, the team splits, covering both sides of their section. As Ariel gets another piece to her team’s logo, several clods of sand strike her down ]
Ariel: Oh! OH!
[ The same is repeated with Penny as she gets another piece for her team, before several clods and piles pelt her to the ground ]
Penny: OH! AH! HEY!
[ Tramp finds a piece for his team and makes a valiant effort to dodge the oncoming sand from the opposing teams. He sets the piece for his logo on the stage ]
Tramp: BOOM!
[ The Schnauzer is immediately given a handful of sand to his muzzle, courtesy of Tai Lung ]
[ Buster is shown picking up a piece from the sand and rushes towards the stage as his chest and hips are assaulted with sand ]
Blaineley: Would you look at that? This competition has really heated up!
Josh: Talk about a catfight! One of my favorites…
[ Josh rubs his hands in greedy delight ]
Blaineley: It’s still anyone’s game as the teams are desperately trying to get their pieces in place!
[ Several shots are shown of the logos being assembled, Renaldo for the Yellows, Stella for the Blues, and Lucy for the Reds ]
[ The Yellows have twelve pieces, the Reds and Blues have ten each, however, Sagwa then places another piece for her team’s logo, bringing it up to eleven ]
[ Olive is shown picking up a piece for her team, but then a large clod strikes from behind, causing her to drop the piece ]
Olive: Oh! Why I never!
[ Cut to Sylvester on the Blues looking away with an innocent whistle as Sabrina fetches another piece behind him ]
[ Arthur is shown running towards the stage with another piece, however, Shere Khan throws a ball of sand, intending to strike Tramp, but the Schnauzer moves out of the way for it to hit the aardvark in the back, sending him crashing down and knocking off his glasses in the process ]
Arthur: Oh! Ah…my glasses!
[ Ariel notices this and rushes over, picking up Arthur’s specs as he tries to find them ]
Ariel: Here you go.
Arthur: Thanks.
[ Arthur puts his glasses back on and inserts the next part of his team’s logo, until he looks over at the other two and gasps ]
[ The Yellows have all eighteen pieces for their logo as Pearl slots in the last section, the Blues have sixteen, and the Reds have fourteen ]
Blaineley: We have a winner! The Yellow Team takes home the gold!
[ The members of the Yellow Team all cheer, Penny jumps for joy, Pearl and Olive raise their arms, Renaldo grins, Courage bobbles around in joy as per his typical happy pose, and Shere Khan smirks in satisfaction ]
Josh: Blues, you may not have won, but you’re not up for elimination.
[ Sagwa and Sabrina smile at each other, Sylvester lets out a sigh as he dusts himself off, Stella turns her head away, indignant at losing, but appearing at least a little bit grateful for being safe. Tramp and Buster glance at each other before looking away, smiling without the other seeing it ]
Blaineley: As for you, Reds…
Josh: I won’t beat around the bush, kinda sucks to be you right now.
[ Lucy sneers, Tai Lung snarls, Starlight rolls her eyes, Bloo crosses his arms, Arthur sighs, and Ariel looks concerned ]
Josh: You’ll have until tonight to decide who’s gonna be your first castaway from Titans at War, until then…[ claps ]...you can all proceed to the mess hall for lunch.
[ Cut to the Yellows as they’re shown wiping off the sand from their outfits ]
Renaldo: What I need is a nice long shower, I’ve got sand in my tail.
Olive: I’ve got it all in my hair. Though perhaps I can save the cleaning till after we eat, I’m ready for a victory lunch.
Pearl: I concur, you all did a great job in getting us the win.
[ Cut to the Blues walking along the beach ]
Sagwa:
Well, at least we don’t have to vote anyone off tonight.
Sylvester: That’s a mercy, I’m starving right about now.
[ Cut to the mess hall where the teams are eating lunch, the buffet is an array of burgers, hot dogs, pizza, french fries, ingredients for tacos and quesadillas, options for side salads, toppings for sandwiches, selection of fruits to choose from, and a dessert table with all kinds of pastries and other treats, among those being cookies, scones, danishes, and fudge. There’s also options for drinks such as juice, tea, Coca-Cola, MTN Dew, lemonade, and water ]
[ Cut to the Red Team at their table as none of them look particularly enthused ]
Starlight: Well, that wasn’t a good first impression.
Lucy: Understatement of the year, now we need to decide who we’re gonna pick off.
Tai Lung: I already have someone in mind…
Bloo: Pfft! What are you looking at me for? I haven’t done anything to you.
Tai Lung: You’re a little blue nuisance, and I wouldn’t lose an ounce of sleep if you got lost.
Ariel: Okay, let’s settle down a bit, we’ve all had a shock from today’s loss, but let’s not go at each other’s throats.
Arthur: Perhaps we should discuss this privately ?
[ Arthur gives Bloo a look to which the imaginary friend gives the aardvark a sneer in return ]
Ariel: Um…right, I think we can do that.
[ Ariel stands up from the table along with Arthur as the two leave to go outside. Bloo then turns to Lucy with a sigh ]
Bloo: Look, if it means anything, I wanna apologize for any comments I’ve made towards you thus far.
Lucy: Uh-huh, how do I know you’re being genuine?
Bloo: In that case, let’s make a deal, whoever you wanna vote for, I’ll do the same. And I won’t question who it is.
Lucy: Hmmmmm…walk with me.
[ Lucy and Bloo stand up from the table and walk away, leaving Starlight and Tai Lung together ]
Starlight: So, who are you thinking?
Tai Lung: The sooner that little bug is out of the picture, the better.
Starlight: True, but there’s also something else you should consider.
Tai Lung: That being?
Starlight: Popularity. The more recognizable members of this team could be detrimental to our game in the long run.
Tai Lung: Hmmmm…that Little Mermaid strikes to mind, everyone seems to love her.
Starlight: Ariel has some powers within her, so I’d say we keep her on the drawing board. There was someone else I had in mind.
Tai Lung: Is that so…go on.
[ Cut to Ariel and Arthur talking behind the mess hall ]
Arthur: I say we get rid of Bloo, he’s clearly not doing himself any favors with that attitude of his.
Ariel: Hmmm, I hate to admit it, but if we had to lose someone today, he’d be our best bet.
Arthur: Glad to hear you agree with me on that.
Ariel: Well, if it’s for the good of the team, then I will.
[ Unbeknownst to the duo, from the side of the mess hall, Bloo and Lucy have been listening in on their conversation ]
Lucy: …Well, looks like they’re after you.
Bloo: Damn it! I knew that Four Eyes was gonna be a pain. I say we vote for-!
Lucy: Uh-buh-buh-buh! What did we agree on?
Bloo: Haaaaaaaaaaaargh, that we would vote for whoever you wanted.
Lucy: Excellent, now, I can see the problem before us…I think I know who we should target.
Bloo: Really? Who?
Lucy:
I say we target whoever’s going to be more of a social threat?
Bloo: Soooooo, Ariel?
Lucy: Possibly, everyone knows about the Little Mermaid, who wouldn’t want her to win?
Bloo: True, but couldn’t you say the same thing about Arthur? I mean, who hasn’t heard of Arthur Read?
Lucy: True…I might see about him…
[ At that moment, Starlight is shown walking towards the two as they come around the corner ]
Starlight: Hey, you two. Discussing elimination plans?
[ Bloo and Lucy raise a brow at each other ]
Lucy: How did you guess?
Starlight: Well, it’s on everyone’s minds, and I think I know of a way to receive compensation.
Bloo: Is that so?
Starlight: Yup, but it’ll need four people to work. I’ll see if I can convince Tai Lung of the plan.
Bloo: [ shrugs ] Better you than me with that that.
[ Flash transition to a scene of the Yellow Team resting on the beach, with the challenge having been cleared up in the time between lunch hour. Penny takes a sip of her bottle of orange juice ]
Penny: Aaaaaah, there’s nothin’ like winnin’ the first challenge and gettin’ to relax afterwards.
Renaldo: Sounds about right, sister. This sun feels so nice on my back. Aaaaaand I’ve got the best view.
[ Renaldo glances over at Shere Khan lying down. The tiger opens his eyes and gives an unamused glance back at the raccoon ]
Shere Khan: You know, it’s impolite to stare.
Renaldo: And you’re the definition of manners? Honey, I read the tabloids.
Shere Khan: How lucky for you…[ sighs ]...I suppose this is more peaceful than the office…let alone going to another mindless bar fest…
Pearl: [ sighs ] This reminds me of home…beautiful beach, serene view of the water, gentle lapping of the waves…the others would have loved this…
Olive: Reminds me of the days back in Cape Cod, oh, how I enjoyed our travels along the East Coast.
[ Courage is shown trying to relax as he lies down on the sand ]
Courage: Hrrrrrm…oh. Ah, aaaaah…
[ Cut to the showers in the girls’ restroom, where Sagwa and Sabrina have towels wrapped around their bodies while Stella is still showering herself ]
Sabrina: You should hear Salem whenever he thinks he’s alone, I’ve heard him singing “Carmen” while in the shower.
Sagwa: How would you rate his singing?
Sabrina: I would say…I rate it six out of ten, he needs a vocal coach.
[ The girls giggle to one another before we cut back to Stella in the shower as she rolls her eyes ]
Stella:
This is hardly gossip…
[ Cut to the guys showering in their bathroom where Sylvester is humming a rendition of “Copacabana” while scrubbing himself, Buster is rubbing his fur with soap, and Tramp is applying shampoo to his head ]
Tramp: Aaaaaah…about time…all this sand…
Buster: Hrrmmmmm…there ya’ go…
Sylvester: [ sighs ] I needed this, did you see the way that tiger came at me? Talk about aggressive.
Tramp: Yeah, that’s Shere Khan for ya’, a silent killer he is.
Buster: Pfft, unless ya’ sic Kaa on him, then he’s submissive like a kitten.
[ Tramp and Buster share a small laugh, before realizing who they’re laughing with and then start awkwardly coughing in response. Sylvester raises a brow ]
Sylvester: …Strange.
[ Cut to the mess hall where the teams have gathered for dinner, it’s now much later in the day with the sky beginning to turn orange. The menu selection is a bit different from lunch, with steaks, mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, spaghetti, meatballs, various types of pasta, baguettes, along with a few lunch items like the burgers, pizza, fries, etc, with the desserts and drinks remaining the same ]
[ Cut to the Red Team eating their dinner, none of them looking particularly enthused as they avoid speaking to one another. Lucy glances over at the table housing the Blue Team as Sagwa and Sabrina are shown laughing with each other. She grimaces as she goes back to her spaghetti. Tai Lung glances over at the Yellow Table chatting with one another…however, Shere Khan turns in his direction, Tai hastily faces forward, causing the tiger to raise a brow at the snow leopard ]
[ Cut to the Reds making their way to the elimination ceremony. At the back of the group, Starlight whispers to Tai Lung ]
Starlight: So, what’s your verdict?
Tai Lung: [ sighs ] I’m still thinking.
Starlight: Well, you’d better make a choice soon, lest we have a tie.
Tai: Sure…
[ Cut to the team taking their seats on the stumps before the hosts as they stand behind an oil drum ]
Blaineley: Red Team, welcome to your first elimination ceremony! It just wasn’t your day, was it?
Tai Lung: Must you kick us when we’re already down?
Josh: Yeeeeep, it’s part of our job. Think of it as motivation so you don’t keep coming back here.
[ Tai rolls his eyes while Bloo and Arthur raise a brow at each other ]
Blaineley: Anyways, you’ll each go to the booth and write down the name of the contestant you wanna vote off. The person with the most votes must leave Camp Crystal Lake and report directly to the Bus of Losers.
[ Lucy and Starlight glance at each other while Ariel takes a breath ]
Ariel: That sounds simple enough…
Josh: In that case, get voting, players!
[ Flame transition to Bloo writing his vote down with an annoyed look on his face ]
[ Flame transition to Ariel writing her vote down with a pensive expression ]
[ Flame transition to Lucy writing her vote down with a raised brow ]
[ Flame transition to Arthur writing his vote down with a nod ]
[ Flame transition to Tai Lung writing his vote down with a roll of his eyes ]
[ Flame transition to Starlight writing her vote down with a look of acceptance ]
[ Flame transition back to the hosts ready to read the votes. Blaineley is holding several boards in her hands ]
Blaineley:
Alright, now that the votes are in, I’ll do the honor of reading them off. May I, Josh?
Josh: Hmmhmm, the floor’s all yours, Blaineley.
Blaineley: First vote…Bloo.
[ The board is flipped over to reveal the imaginary friend’s name, to which he narrows his eyes ]
Second vote…Arthur.
[ The board is flipped over to reveal the aardvark’s name, to which he raises a brow ]
Third vote…Bloo.
[ The board is flipped over to reveal the imaginary friend’s name, to which he starts to look tense ]
Fourth vote…Arthur.
[ The board is flipped over to reveal the aardvark’s name, to which he looks surprised ]
Last two votes…
[ Cut to Bloo and Arthur looking rather on-edge, Tai Lung simply crosses his arms, Starlight is calm, Lucy looks bemused, and Ariel looks concerned ]
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[ Blaineley holds up the last two votes with Arthur’s name, causing Bloo to let out a huge sigh of relief while the aardvark looks taken aback ]
Arthur: Wait, what?! How did I get four votes?
Ariel: I didn’t vote for you, so that means…
Starlight: We couldn’t risk a big name getting too far, it’s just practicality.
Arthur: What’s so practical about keeping me over him ?
Lucy:
Because I simply see no value in keeping you on the team. That’s the truth.
Arthur: [ sighs ] Fine…
[ Arthur stands up and makes his way up to the hosts ]
Blaineley: Arthur, the bus is down that way. I would say it’s been a pleasure playing with you…buuuut you hardly played anyways, so there’s that.
[ Arthur rolls his eyes ]
Arthur: The feeling’s mutual.
[ Arthur’s ending narration plays over him making his way down the trail to the camp’s entrance ]
“It honestly astounds me how little this makes sense. I wasn’t even the one instigating drama most of the time, but because of my name, they picked me off just like that? [ sighs ] All I know is that D.W. is never gonna let me hear the end of this. Nor Francine…or Muffy…or Binky…or even Buster. Baxter, I mean.”
[ Arthur is shown approaching the camp entrance. As he goes under the sign, he takes a seat on the bench. With a resigned sigh, the bus arrives to take him away. The aardvark accepts his fate as he boards the bus, driving away as soon as he’s seated ]
[ Cut back to the Red Team as the hosts address them ]
Blaineley: Red Team, the rest of you are safe.
Josh: For tonight. You may return to your camp.
[ The remaining members stand up and walk back down the path to the forest ]
[ static buzzing ]
Tai Lung: Okay, so Starlight persuaded me to vote for Arthur because of his status…ironic, isn’t it? Rest assured, I won’t be so merciful to that Bloo if he keeps screwing up.
[ static buzzing ]
Bloo: HAHA! I knew it! I knew I wasn’t gonna be first on the chopping block! This imaginary friend’s gonna come out of this season as a millionaire, mark my words!
[ static buzzing ]
[ Cut to Josh and Blaineley standing outside of the camp’s entrance ]
Josh: So, that’s one down, seventeen more to go!
Blaineley: Who will be the next unlucky camper to ride the Bus of Losers?
Josh: Will Ariel ever get her team to function properly?
Blaineley: Will Bloo ever shape up?
Josh: And how long will it be till Tai Lung breaks someone’s limbs?
Blaineley: Find out next time on…
Josh and Blaineley: Titans at War: Chaneque!
[ Pan out to reveal the hosts under the sign before showing off the rest of the camp ]
[ Fade to black ]
Yup, Arthur Read is the first contestant to get the boot, I'm expecting quite a few people to flame me for this, especially with the reasoning at the end, but the fact of the matter is that Arthur was placed on a...rather dysfunctional team from how the line-up was organized, and he's already gotten a lot of attention in the mainstream as a bonus. The point of my writing has generally been to give more overlooked and underrated characters the spotlight, and I suppose Arthur was a casualty of that mindset because it ties into my tendency to downplay the more significant animated icons. I mean, at least he's not the first character I've done this with, ya'll should see what I did with Bugs Bunny. So, yeah, to all the Arthur stans out there, I apologize on behalf of where he ended up, but that's just how the story goes.