EZEKIEL: PART FIVE

Ezekiel's House

December 25th

5:30 a.m.

It was heaven. The feel of sand squishing between her toes, the sight of the cloudless blue sky above and the sounds of seagulls and rushing water. Together it created a feast of joyful tranquility and peace. Smiling, Bridgette continued her dash to the ocean.

Her feet had scarcely touched the water, when someone grabbed her from behind. Alarm bells instantly rang through her mind, particularly since her captor had wrapped his hands tightly around her mouth.

The surfer girl struggled violently trying to break the hold the villain held on her and in the process fell backwards.

With a loud thud, the blonde was jarred awake. Looking around quickly, she noticed the beach had disappeared replaced by a strange dark room filled with sleeping people. After a moment of confusion it came back to her.

She, Geoff as well as the rest of the ex-campers were staying overnight at Ezekiel's house unknown to the homeschooler's knowledge. And in retrospect announcing it via a Surprise Party was not the best idea.

Bridgette climbed to her feet and shook her head as she remembered what happened once Ezekiel woke up. His doctor, a cheerful yet very old fashioned older man, made a house call despite it being the day before Christmas. And the doctor quickly laid down the rules.

The prairie boy was confined to one of the couches in the living room for the rest of the night and could not move from there except for when he needed to use the bathroom. Other then that he was back on the couch. Meaning food had to be brought to him.

Katie not surprisingly had eagerly taken on the role. It gave her more time to try to get to know the shy brunet who was to say the least, downright pissed. The Homeschooler's patience had been stretched to its breaking point and he would glare daggers at any person foolish enough to approach.

Only his Parents, Izzy and Katie could get near Ezekiel and get the cross teen to calm down somewhat. After several minutes of tense silence and whispered conversations, Izzy had disappeared and then reappeared with her arms full of DVD's holding them out in front of her friend.

The rest of the teens had quickly sat down to watch the farm boy's pick. Duncan's whispered moans about his great dislike of both chick flicks and documentaries had brought a chuckle from Ezekiel, the first one since he slammed his head against the wall.

Needless to say the punk was more then happy when the movie turned out to be about car thieves stealing cars to save someone's brother. Duncan even offered helpful hints causing Courtney next to him to hiss and elbow the delinquent harshly. Ezekiel laughed.

Not willingly to let the happy mood die, the movie marathon had continued and slowly the small teen started to respond. The Horror movie idea was thrown out when DJ, Lindsay, Katie and Sadie protested heavily.

Most of the other teens though didn't want to watch the Sunset Sally's Christmas Special. For a few moments the Non Scary Movie and Scary Movie factions argued back in forth until Ezekiel had had enough.

He settled the debate by getting off the couch and placing a Comedy DVD in the machine. The simple action caused panic to ensue among the more excitable campers. After lectures about Ezekiel violating his Doctor's strict orders, the brunet's bad mood had quickly returned.

Bridgette sighed and turned her head. Lazy green eyes abruptly widened in fear when she noticed the shadowed figure next to her. Before she could scream, the hand was back around her mouth.

"Nuh uh…my Zeke's folks are still sleeping and most of the others are still sleeping and my Zeke doesn't want those who are still sleeping awake now so we have to be super duper secret spy quiet so we don't wake them!" Izzy whispered enthusiastically.

Sagging in relief, Bridgette nodded causing the mischievous red head to remove her hand. A quick glance around the mostly dark room revealed Gwen still curled up in her cot and the street sisters wrapped tight in their blankets.

They however stirred, when Bridgette took a step forward and tripped over one of the cot's legs causing her to fall to the ground. Moaning from the impact, the blonde was placed back on her feet by Izzy.

"Whew…that was close…they almost woke up." Izzy whispered happily gesturing to the still sleeping trio. The surfer girl nodded absently. Letting out a yawn, Bridgette tiredly addressed the unstable red head. "What time is it?" She whispered back.

"Time to grab your shower stuff. And hit the shower, change and then help Zeke in the kitchen. Timewise it's 5:30 in the morning on Christmas. Now come on! We still need to wake up the rest of the female helpers and not wake up the other non helper girls. At least not yet."

Izzy chuckled wickedly rubbing her hands together. The blonde stared back at her in disbelief before she shook her head. It was far too early to try to rationalize Izzy let alone trying to argue with her. Her brain insisted. And the blonde agreed.

Feeling under the dark cot, her hand met the soft material of her hoodie. Inwardly she thanked herself for thinking ahead. Grabbing the pile of clothes, she tiredly followed the crazy girl out the open door.

As the person assigned to keep Ezekiel awake during the night, Harold had been the silent yet eager witness to the prairie boy's actions. And thanks to the borrowing of Geoff's camera, he had the snapshots to prove it.

Once all had been said and done, 8 teens and Cody's Dad were left to bunk in the Living Room. Since Ezekiel needed to stay on the couch, Justin had instantly lay claim to the prairie boy's bed.

Noah had been less then pleased with the model's flimsy excuse about how sleeping on the floor would cause unsightly bruising and back pain. Regardless, the bookworm was given the other couch and pillows to elevate his broken leg.

Cody's Dad claimed the plush armchair leaving the rest of the guys and Katie and Sadie with the floor and the airbeds. While most of the guys had no problem with the arrangements, one did. And no way would he let the girls sleep on the floor when there was another option available.

Courteously, Ezekiel had offered his couch for Katie and Sadie to sleep on, something both girls protested against. Only when the brunet had taken the airbed next to the couch and had lain back down did the BFFFL's finally agree to the switch.

And this innocent polite gesture led to one of the most embarrassing accidental romantic moments in Total Drama Island's history. Though only two teens would be awake to experience it…

Harold on the other hand had grinned and proceeded to photograph the adorable scene from several different angles. Since Ezekiel could not move without waking up his crush, he had Harold fetch a few items namely a notebook, a pen and a small flashlight.

While Harold admired the deviousness of it all, he made another mental note. Never do anything that ends up with Ezekiel not being allowed to wear his toque. The 4 a.m. wakeup call for his former tormenters was proof of that.

"So its powdered sugar before the lemon extract and the almond paste right?" Duncan asked earning a frown from Ezekiel, a snicker from Harold and more yawns from Geoff and DJ. "No. You put lemon extract in, kneed the dough and then you cut it oot with the cookie cutters eh."

As the punk corrected his mistake, Geoff let out another huge yawn before addressing the brunet. "Okay you're still steamed about the whole surprise party thing. We get that. And the giant makeshift flashcards…kinda amusing yet it explains stuff!"

"But did you have to hold your cooking class at 4 in the morning?" Ezekiel just looked at the party boy, his eyes barely seen under his bandaged head. "It's 6 a.m. now. And stuff loike the lemon trees take toime to make eh." He said simply before having to help Duncan once again with the trees.

DJ glanced back at Geoff. "Oh yeah…he's still steamed about the hat." Geoff nodded and Harold grinned before taking a few more pictures.

Traveling Cam

By the Old Shed

December 25th

6:30 a.m.

Harold-Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, and whatever other holiday you celebrate to everyone! That said, when you stay at Ezekiel's house you learn a few things.

Duncan-Help the females when needed, if a female asks for help drop what you're doing and help, don't upset Ezekiel's mother…blah blah blah…

Geoff-Everyone in the house has to be showered, dressed before breakfast will be served. And DUDE!!!! There are 26 people here! All us on the show, Ezekiel's folks, Cody's Dad…

DJ-So Ezekiel said he wanted to get a "bump start" on the day.

Duncan-Early my *BEEEEEP*

Geoff-Yeah the cue cards Grab your Clothes, Shower Downstairs, Be quick, Be back here in 5 Dressed AND don't make me come get you gave it away. The Zeke dude is still mad about the whole Surprise Party thing, but he's WAAAAY better then he was last night!

DJ-And it's Christmas. Peace on Earth and Goodwill to Men AND Women. I mean come on man CHRISTMAS! Ezekiel's bound to be in a much better mood by the time the end of the day rolls around.

At the same time that DJ is in the Traveling Cam, Izzy was placing a very lifelike red fox plush on the sleeping figure lying on the cot. "Ummm…why are you putting a toy on Cora Irene?" Lindsay questioned.

Next to her Eva and Beth nodded. The annoyance over Izzy's sudden early morning wake up call turned to curiosity by the strange action. Izzy grinned back wickedly and the trio automatically stepped back.

"RHUBARB CARROT PIE!"

Traveling Cam

By the Old Shed

DJ froze when a loud scream of terror rang through the area violently shaking the shower curtain.

DJ-What was that?!

Eva appears next on the screen and she is hugging herself tightly as she laughs.

Ezekiel-Okay now I'm feeling much better eh!

Lindsay-Oh my gosh! You should have seen Cora's and Heather's faces! When that faux ummm…Frank started doing all these super cute barks they soooo flipped out!

Beth-That wasth sooo funny! And then Izzy yelled out-

Izzy-Serves you right for calling my Zekey Mr. Sexist!

Heather-Typical. Crazy girl has a real fox for a pet and she teaches it to act like an alarm clock. Luckily I wasn't on the bottom bunk otherwise it would have become much more unpleasant.

Courtney-IZZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Static.

Lap of Luxury Hotel

Hotel Pool

9:00 a.m.

Chris McClain and Chef Hatchet are sitting on a loveseat couch each dressed in holiday gear. The host in a warm sweater and long pants and wearing a Santa Hat and Chef Hatchet dressed as Mrs. Claus. Both the host and his assistant are holding Christmas presents.

Merry Christmas Chef.

Merry Christmas Chris.

The sadistic males exchange presents and hugs before turning to grin straight at the television camera.

"And Merry Christmas to you too World!" Chris McClain announced grinning broadly at camera. All around the entire planet of Earth his smiling face is being broadcast on billions of televisions. Grinning Chris continued.

"You're favorite Chef and of course the best host EVER Chris McClain is hanging out here at The Lap of Luxury Hotel broadcasting to you…the fans…The Totally Brand new and Totally Awesome Total Drama Island Christmas Special…23 PRESENTS!"

"As you know…for a whole month we've been teasing the heck out of you guys with all the trailers! Izzy Shark Riding, Gwenabee Heather, Mistletoe Eva and MORE!" The host grinned ticking them off on his fingers before he picked up a familiar box with Christmas trees on it.

"Mostly you've probably noticed this little beauty! 23 of these babies were sent out by the same ex-camper and despite all the My Tube rumors and spoilers…I can now say you guys were totally off the mark with those guesses!

"Seriously! What were you thinking? Heather? Courtney? And Duncan?" Those 3 send out Christmas Presents to ALL the Campers?! Chris laughed heartedly wiping tears away from his eyes.

"And shockingly not ONE of our 22 campers knows about the special which is AWWWESOME!!! Of course advertising before most teens would get up on the weekends and high security on My Tube helped…..anyway they still don't know!"

Chef Hatchet's grin matched Chris's. "Right now those soldiers are enjoying Christmas morning somewhere together, but WE AIN'T TELLIN YOU WHERE! WATCH THE SPECIAL MAGGOTS!"

Oooh!!! Open it now Ethan!

Boot it said noot until 8 p.m. eh.

Look on the bright side! We still got a lot of DVD's to watch. That'll make time go by fast right guys?

The clip with Lindsay, Geoff and Ezekiel gathered around a large box in a present packed living room suddenly froze. Chris raised an eyebrow at the television behind him before turning back to the camera.

"Yeeeeahh…you weren't supposed to see that. Anyway there will be more spoilers and camper commentary at the end. In the meantime…enjoy the special folks! McClain…OUT!

Ezekiel's House

9:00 a.m.

The thing about a mystery box is the mystery could never remain secret for long. Someway somehow the secrets contained within would be found out. And with Ezekiel's mother and father taking control of said box it for now would remain secret.

AWWWWWWWWW!!!!

Annabelle shook her head but couldn't keep the amused smile from her face over the teenagers' whining. The lure of Christmas morning had sent teenagers running for the Living Room only to be blocked by the pair of fathers.

Despite many differences, Ezekiel's Dad and Cody's Dad got along well enough. Well enough to enforce the rules on not eating or opening presents until everyone was showered and dressed rule.

And even the bathophobic Owen took heed to that warning. With the threat of having to wait for breakfast AND opening Christmas presents, the hefty teen had raced through the shower in record time.

Unfortunately for him, not all of the other ex-campers were inclined to move that fast. By 9 o'clock the last teen had left the bathroom and headed for the kitchen. Only most didn't make it that far.

During the time the Living Room had been abandoned, the number of presents under the tree had exploded. Every available space on the floor was covered by the sheer number of colorful packages. The largest of course being the mystery box.

And naturally the teens had gravitated towards it first.

Annabelle smiled as one by one the reluctant teenagers were herded back into the kitchen. "Yoor families all sent presents foor you all eh, boot yoor all goona eat breakfast first. And no rushing eh!"

Traveling Cam

By the Old Shed

Courtney-Presents from my family are in THAT room and S-Ezekiel's mom doesn't want us to rush. It's Christmas! You're SUPPOSED to RUSH!

Beth-Breakfast wasth pancakesth and these little homemade donutsth which were really good!

Owen is studying a pancake in one hand and a doughnut in the other.

Owen-I don't know which one I like better! They're both sooo good. On one hand doughnuts have sprinkles! But then pancakes are just little smiles of joy just waiting to be eaten!

The chubby blonde stuffed both treats in his mouth.

Owen-I have made my decision! And I choose…BOTH! Ummm!!! Yummy!

Trent-Good Breakfast, Good Friends, Gwen and Presents from my Parents? Great!

Tyler-Just wishing my friends and family out there a Happy Christmas! And I'll be back in time for tryouts. Been working on my fastball for the spring training!

The jock starts to wind up his arm to demonstrate and ends up smashing it against the wall.

Cody-Yes! Christmas with the la-dies. Yes!

Eva-Yay…Christmas with my Backstabbing Bass Teammates.

Eva is shown again with her arms still crossed, but Cody is now sitting next to her.

Cody-Oh come on Eva! It's Christmas! Get in the holiday spirit!

Mistletoe is suddenly dangled inside the Traveling Cam causing the fitness buff and the technogeek to look up. Cody chuckled nervously.

Cody-Yeah…Mistletoe what are the…ODDS!!!!!!

The self proclaimed ladies man yelled out when Eva lunged for him knocking them out of sight. There is static before Eva appears by herself blushing slightly and she actually smiled at the camera.

Eva-Okay I'll break down and say it. Merry Christmas to my gym coach Tony, my family and Noah's family…especially Nadine. THERE! I did it! I went right out and threw my pride and everything I've ever worked for out the window for a GUY! I KISSED a GUY on Camera!!! Are you happy now Nadine? Are you?!!!

The fitness buff finished her rant and looked at the camera with a frown.

Eva-What?

The screen switches to show Cody sitting on the wooden chair with a dazed yet happy look on his face.

Cody-I love mistletoe.

Static before Izzy is shown holding a fishing rod with mistletoe tied to the line. She grinned wickedly before the camera fades out.

Static

Ezekiel's House

10:00 a.m.

"FINALLY!!! IT'S PRESENT TIME BABY!!!!" Owen announced happily charging headlong for the pile of Christmas joy. Seconds later packages went flying. "One for Gwen, One for Justin, One for Duncan…"

In the wake of Cyclone Santa had come Owen…none were safe. Watching open mouthed, the majority of the ex-competitors stood behind the couches and ducked behind the furniture every now and then for protection.

Izzy though would have joined her boyfriend in the Christmas Day Madness, had her best friend not chosen to sit right in the line of fire. As a large package decorated with bunnies wearing Santa hats flew towards Ezekiel, the short brunet merely held up his hands.

There was a loud crinkle of paper as well as a slight thud. Ezekiel looked at the package in his hands. "DJ." The homeschooler announced passing the package behind him. The other ex-campers and Jasmine stared at him in shock.

Izzy let out a scream of joy. "Izzy's turn!" The redhead said happily joining the prairie boy in catching the incoming packages of death. "Ooh! Ooh! I've got Eva's!" Izzy announced likewise passing it behind to its owner. More then a few people exchanged a look.

Traveling Cam

By the Old Shed

Noah-After our 'lovable" TDI winner almost sent a few of us to Ezekiel's doctor, most of us took cover behind the couches. Zeke on the other hand decided otherwise.

Ezekiel-Owen wasn't watching where those presents were flying eh! Moost hit on the wooden tables and the sofas and almoost the TV, boot when I saw Izzy…I joost had to do it eh.

Justin-As weird as it is, our little boy Home-School has an odd calming effect on psycho Izzy. And vise versa, only her effect is quite frankly…more then a little disturbing.

Heather-So we've got Crazy Girl and Prairie Boy sitting on a sofa catching Christmas presents from a deranged Owen. And they're passing them back to us. A system that worked until Rageaholic Eva and the delinquent interfered.

Courtney-It's like politics. Too many underlings trying to usurp your position lead to chaos. And what happened when the OGRE and Eva tried to do the same thing on the OTHER couch? Chaos!! The gift throwing was even WORSE! How is that POSSIBLE?! This would NEVER have happened had they listened to ME! Line up orderly, sit down and one at a time open presents. That was all! But do they listen to ME? NO! I was a CI-

Static.

YES!!!!! MY MEMBERSHIP FOR EXOTIC AND CREATIVE CHEESES OF THE WORLD CLUB!!! OOOOHHOHOOO!!!! DECEMBER IS LIMBURGER BRIE!!! AND THEY SENT A WHOLE WHEEL!!! YES!!! THANK YOU MOM AND DAD!!!!

Owen's happiness turns to confusion when he noticed one of the Living Room sofa's was overturned and teenagers were sprawled all over the place. Most like Geoff and DJ were doing a precarious balancing act with several objects in their hands and in some cases…foot.

The tubby blonde scratched his head. "Did I miss something here?" A loud chorus of exasperated groans was his response. "I'm serious! And the precision! Did you learn that from Tonia and Jerra?"

Traveling Cam

By the Old Shed

Gwen is glaring at the camera. She opened her mouth to say something, but ended up shaking her head instead.

Static.

Ezekiel's House

2:00 p.m.

Ezekiel's mom took the chaos caused by Owen in stride. "Nothing goot broken, and no one goot hurt." She explained cheerfully. Before the teens could relax, the brunet haired woman added the kicker.

"Boot Guests, Christmas or noot until this room is back in order, presents will joost have to stay wrapped eh." Ignoring the protests from her guests, Ezekiel's mom pointed to the cleaning closet and walked away.

The ex-campers and Jasmine looked at the closet and then back at Owen. The 296 pounds of joy was happily hugging his wheel of cheese and the box of gravy and other delights were close at hand. His smile quickly disappeared and he chuckled nervously.

"Now let's not do anything hasty. Just cause Santa has already come does NOT mean that he's NOT still watching! Guys? Guys?"

It had taken until noon to fix the room up to Ezekiel's parents' standards and by then it was time for lunch, dishes and the start of dinner preparations. Rolls needed to be made and rolled, turkey needed to be basted and so forth.

It was 2 o'clock in the afternoon when the group was finally allowed to return to the living room. Gifts were grabbed and Christmas paper of all colors was tossed through the air as the much desired parcels were finally unveiled.

"Yes! Yes! YESSSSSSSS!!!!!" Cody yelled out holding his new laptop aloft triumphantly. "Who's got the super rare laptop? CODY's got the super rare laptop! YESSSS!!!! "To punctuate his words, the techno geek does an air guitar solo.

"Oh my gosh…Paula got me a box full of limited edition nail polish!!!!!!" Lindsay squealed pulling out several bottles of different colored liquid. "Look! It's the Arctic Blue! That was my first nail polish! And the Summer Red Apple! And the Perky Pink Raspberry that Heather knocked over! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

Traveling Cam

By the Old Shed

Lindsay-Merry Christmas Paula and Momsie and Daddy and well…everyone! And I just LOOVE your gift Paula! You must have been Gigantic Online like forEVER to find these!

DJ-I…*sniff* LOVE YOU MOMMMA!!!!!!

Duncan has a hard covered book in his hands that says "Beginning your Career in Law Enforcement."

Duncan-Thanks…Dad. This will come in reeeeal handy.

The punk rolled his eyes and pulled out a lighter. The scene turned to static revealing LeShawna holding a few outfits slung over her shoulder slapping away the lit lighter extinguishing it in the snow.

LeShawna-What are you crazy? We're next to a barn Mr. Pyro! And it's Christmas. So be…nice.

The sassy sister and punk looked around in confusion when they heard something.

Duncan-Is that a fishing reel?

LeShawna-Now why the heck would…Oh hell no!

Duncan smirked as he also noticed the plant daggling above them.

Duncan-You said it yourself sister…its Christmas. And I never pegged you as a quitter.

LeShawna scowled and turned her head.

LeShawna-Tradition Baby Boy. And that's it.

To the plus sized female's shock, the delinquent turned her head back and gave her a gentle peck on the lips.

Duncan-Cheek kisses aren't my style.

Static before it shows a very confused prairie boy in the Traveling Cam along with Bridgette and Katie.

Katie-Why did Izzy just shove us all in here?

Ezekiel-Pound me eh.

The surfer and the BFFFL start giggling and the prairie boy looked confused.

Ezekiel-Wot?

Katie-Zeke its Beat's me not Pound me.

Bridgette also giggled until she looked up. Then she froze.

Bridgette-There's Mistletoe above the Traveling Cam.

Katie gasped and snapped her head upwards. Ezekiel also looked up.

Ezekiel-It's joost a plant eh. I doon't knoo wot's so special aboot-

The homeschooler froze when the blonde leaned in and kissed him on the cheek.

Bridgette-When you're under the mistletoe with friends, you kiss them on the cheek. If you're under it with a girl you like…

Ezekiel's eyes widened even more when Katie flung herself at the startled prairie boy while Bridgette giggled.

The screen flipped again to show Courtney flinging open the shower curtain. The taller twin was lying on top of the homeschooler and giggling in between kisses. The CIT rolled her eyes and closed the curtain.

Static.

Ezekiel's House

3:00 p.m.

Ezekiel didn't know what was worse…the self satisfied smirks he had received at his vote off or the constant giggles, smirks, winks and thumbs ups. Before he could dwell on it further, presents were shoved into his lap.

"You're party, you're gifts so open already! Izzy can't wait anymore!" The crazy girl chirped settling herself next to her friend while Katie sat next on his other side. Ezekiel uncertainly stared at the presents.

"Just think of it as an apology about what happened on TDI and Playa, a thank you for letting us stay for Christmas and a Christmas Gift!" Geoff announced happily earning several chuckles in return.

Ezekiel nodded and reached for a gift. "Oh! Open the one with the laughing moose first! That's from me and Bridge! The short brunet glanced at the party boy before his hands moved to said present.

Carefully removing the tape and folding the Christmas paper, he opened the box. Gently moving aside the tissue paper, Ezekiel took out a dark green photo album. Unlike the one from Playa des Losers this one was much larger and held more space for pictures.

Before Ezekiel could comment, Lindsay gasped. "Oh that totally works with my, Beth, Tyler and Jeremy's gift! Here! Open it!" Pulling out the package wrapped with pictures of cherub angels out from the bottom of the pile sent the rest of the gifts falling to the ground.

Lindsay though just bobbed up and down on her feet excitedly while her gift was being opened. Ezekiel studied the picture on the box and he grinned. Taking it out of the box, everyone could see it was a camera and Geoff cheered.

"Dude you got your own lens! And what better way to break it in then a Christmas group photo! Outside in the snow! You know with the ground all white, and snow falling and-" Ezekiel held up a hand. "I goot it eh. And sure…I doon't mind... if you really want to eh."

The gentle smile on the homeschooler's face faded as he abruptly found himself once again lifted off the ground by Owen. "No getting out of the picture this time!" Owen announced happily with the startled homeschooler now balancing awkwardly on his shoulder.

Izzy had proceeded to climb up her boyfriend's back to sit on the other. Ezekiel stared at his friend in shock. "Why are you wearing my hat?" The red head grinned back impishly. "My Zeke can't wear the toque so Izzy will wear it! Everyone wear the toque!"

Beth scratched her head. But that'sth impossible. There'sth only one after all." Izzy scratched the toque on her head in thought before she let out a cackle. "Then Izzy says everyone up! Pyramid, Shoulders…Upside down…everybody up!"

The pair of blondes gladly obeyed and jumped in their respectable boyfriend's arms, but only Bridgette stayed up. Lindsay on the other hand, was sitting on the fallen Tyler's chest waving at the camera, Beth next to her friend and blushing next to the posing Justin.

Harold shared a kiss in LeShawna's arms, Cody had gotten over his surprise quickly and was now making Casanova comments in the arms of a disinterested Eva and Sadie was standing next to Noah on his Crutches.

Katie was pouting a bit about not being next to Ezekiel. DJ however lifted the tanned girl up onto his left shoulder and stood next to Owen solving the problem. Of course more then one camper had to move so Sadie could be next to her BFFFL and Noah to his surprise, was moved alongside the other perky twin.

Despite the giggling protests of Gwen and the threatening protests of Courtney, both girls were also lifted up by the musician and punk leaving Heather and Jasmine standing alone on the sidelines. The queen bee then smirked at the would be actress.

"Sorry Jezzabelle camper picture only…you know how it is." Ignoring the look on Jasmine's face, the former raven hair strolled right towards the center of the group forcing the other ex-campers to move or be toppled.

DJ finally ended the juggling act by leaning down to allow the popular girl to climb on his free shoulder to prevent any more falls. Smiling broadly, Heather waved down at a now fuming sister.

In front of the gathered group, Cody's Dad was patiently trying to show Ezekiel's Father how to take pictures with the various cameras. After several minutes of trying, the other male muttered something about checking up on Annabelle in the kitchen before walking away.

Cody's Dad shrugged and readied the first camera. "You kids ready?" After several cries of yes the older man nodded. "Okay three pictures on each camera so hang tight. On 3 say Merry Christmas! One…Two…Three!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Several flashes of the camera later, the ex-campers were getting tired. Some had even started to count the numbers of cameras used. Finally Cody's Dad held the last camera in his hand…Ezekiel's.

"Okay last camera! Since its Ezekiel's I'm going to do several close-ups and faraway shots for his photo album. You kids don't mind hanging on for a bit longer right?" After several nods of agreement, the flashes started.

From his perch on Owen's shoulder, Ezekiel found his eyes wandering more and more off to the right between the many pictures. Finally he made up his mind. "Hang oof eh." Ezekiel said earning a few snickers and giggles from his mispronunciation.

Regardless the homeschooler's meaning was clear and the other teens and Cody's Dad waited for whatever. "Jazzy do you want to be in the picture eh?" Ezekiel questioned looking down at the dark skinned girl standing off to the side.

Jasmine's arms uncrossed and her head snapped up. "It's Jasmine…and really? Even though I'm not…really a camper…you want me in your picture? *sniff* that is just one of the nicest things anyone has ever-"

"Yeah we get it! Now hurry up and get your butt over here! I ain't standing here all day waiting for you Diva." Duncan grouched. "And please refrain from the excessive diva poses. This is for Zeke's scrapbook not some promo picture for Season 2."

Noah added dryly as the drama queen raced over. Jasmine ran past Lindsay, Tyler, Beth and Justin and headed towards the center where Owen and DJ were. She might have made it had it not been for Duncan.

"Sit on the ground, kneel whatever. You move anywhere else, this picture is over." The delinquent threatened. Jasmine quickly nodded and knelt on the ground in front of Justin and Duncan both who exchanged a look of vexation.

"Everyone ready now?" Cody's Dad questioned cheerfully. The instant cries of yes caused the thin man to jump. Grinning, the older male raised the camera again. Okay from the top…One...Two…Three!

Ezekiel's House

6:00 p.m.

Cody's dad had gone in long before, but the campers of Total Drama Island and Jasmine were still out having fun in the snow. And it had all started when Katie batted her eyes and begged for another ride on the snowmobile.

Then the guys went into it and then a few of the girls mentioned they wouldn't mind giving it a try. Finally the prairie boy caved in and took the group to the barn. Pulling out the modified go cart and the snowmobile out, the homeschooler started to close the door again only to be stopped.

"Hold up Home-school…I see three other snowmobiles in there." Trent nodded. "Wouldn't it be easier to take those out too? Not to mention it would significantly cut down on the waiting time."

Ezekiel shook his head. "We goot them from oor neighbor who was tossing them oot for scrap. Dad and I we've been trying when we're noot busy to get them to work boot no luck eh." Duncan raised an eyebrow.

"So we get them working we can take them out for a spin." Ezekiel nodded. "Once my dad gives the okay eh." The punk scratched his chin and the musician slowly nodded. "Alright…I'm cool with it. Oh and Duncan? Me and Gwen have dibs on Black."

Duncan snorted. Despite arguing constantly over the vehicle colors the punk and the musician had one by one gotten the other snowmobiles to work. And shortly after had been reluctant victims of Ezekiel's Father's Snow Safety and Snowmobile course.

The seemingly endless lecture had been worth it and soon the snow worthy vehicles was set loose on the snow winding roads. For several hours the campers and Jasmine had raced around the woods with a few of the braver ones going over the bumps in the road at high speed.

Finally the combination of the chilly air and the rapidly darkening sky sent the group back to the farm house. Eagerly accepting the mugs of hot chocolate that Annabelle gave them, the group made their way back to the living room.

Ezekiel had scarcely sat down when he was quickly reminded about the fallen yet not forgotten pictures. Sighing inwardly he reached for the next one in the pile.

Ezekiel's House

7:00 p.m.

Running his finger along the image on the front of the small book, Ezekiel stared at it with an unreadable expression. "I thought since we did call your old one the Crushing on Bridgette book it was only right that I would be the one to give it to you."

Ezekiel didn't respond and Bridgette twirled a finger around her ponytail. "I couldn't find another one with the dolphin or a surfer girl on it so I thought…well I wanted to make sure it had a lock on it…I hope it's not too umm…girly."

Bridgette finished lamely her face pink from embarrassment. Next to her the bandaged brunet continued to gaze at the picture of a green skinned alien girl standing on her hands on top of a surfboard and smiling. The out of this world surfer girl's long teal pigtails practically touched her board.

Finally the homeschooler smiled. "Thank you eh." He said simply. Noticing the look of relief on the surfer's face he decided to clarify. "Standing on her hands reminds me of you and Izzy, the hair reminds me of Katie and the smile all three eh."

Katie and Sadie squealed while the new diary was snatched out of his hand by his eager best friend. Izzy studied it for several seconds before grinning. "So what's this one called? Katie, Bridgette, Izzy? KIB? BIK? 3 Sexy Crushes?"

Ezekiel's face burned from the implication. "Maybe joost Dee Dee eh."

"DEE DEE?!" Most of the campers repeated in confusion and amusement. Izzy though snapped her fingers and she cackled. Heather just rolled her eyes and forced a happy smile on her face.

"Talk of Dee Dee aside…each of you still has another gift to open. Well everyone EXCEPT for Jasmine anyway." The wannabee diva scowled and the rest of campers looked at the queen bee in confusion, particularly Lindsay.

"Okay I'm sooo confused! I thought Omar tore the room apart looking for Christmas presents." LeShawna frowned. "He did. And the rest of us was stuck on cleaning duty. Speaking of which what are you up to Queenie?

"Nothing! It's Christmas not Season 2." Heather chirped leaving the room and coming back with two large shopping bags in each hand. "And as they say save the BEST for last. Soooo I did. Enjoy everyone!"

Several campers gasped out in shock especially when the queen bee one by one started to pass out either a green or a red wrapped present to her former competitors. "And just an FYI you each have the same thing so no opening until I say the word."

Gwen slowly took the gift from the queen bee in the same manner as one would a poisonous reptile. Likewise the goth stared at her enemy warily. "What's the catch?" Heather smiled back.

"No catch Gwen! It's the holidays! And it's just a little something I thought you all would like." Heather beamed passing by the girl to hand presents to her former alliance members both also reluctantly taking the red presents offered.

With each gift passed out the ex-teenagers exchanged more and more looks. Courtney accepted hers with a smile only to glare as Harold received one wrapped in green paper. Returning the CIT's frown the nerd then turned back to his girlfriend and steadied his good hand on her shaking ones.

Handing the last present to Noah who studied the green paper with a raised eyebrow; the queen bee smiled. "Okay everyone you can now open it." With those words there was a flurry of unwrapping.

Shortly after several people stared at their new present in shock before frantically ripping open the box. "This is some kind of hoax right? I mean you seriously couldn't have given all of us a real…"

Cody's nervous chuckling and words ended when he saw the item in the box. "Oh dear god it is!" Gwen shook her head as did LeShawna. "Are you serious! I can't believe you actually went and did something like this!"

Heather smiled. "No thanks necessary, though I'll still accept them all the same." The smile turned to amusement when she noticed the prairie boy was holding up the small device and staring at it intensely trying to figure out what it was.

She snickered. "It's called an iPod Ezekiel." The male looked at in bewilderment. "Wot's that eh?"

Traveling Cam

By the Old Shed

Duncan-I've said it before and heck I'll say it again…that dude's got a LOT to learn about the real world.

The punk placed his new earphones in his ears and his head bobbed up and down with the music. In a blink of an eye the punk was replaced by Geoff who likewise had the phones in his ears.

Geoff-That was actually real nice of the Dudette. And DUDE!! Do you know how much these things COST! I think that karanda thing must be really getting to her.

Cody-Yes!!! iPod! But Heather…Still iPod!!!! But Heather…

Gwen-Not forgiven…not by a long shot. And I'm only keeping this since everyone else is. What? *huff* Okay…like it or not it was a group present so I'll at least TRY to give…Heat…Heathen…GAH!!!! I'll try okay!

LeShawna-I'm with Baby Girl. You can't buy this sister's friendship or forgiveness, but group present…It's an iPod! Course I'm keepin it!

Beth-I don't look at it asth receiving a present from Heather rather something positive given to the group asth a whole. And besidesth…I alwaysth wanted an iPod.

Beth giggle snorted before she's replaced by Izzy. The crazy red head already has the earphones in and is singing along with the loud music.

Izzy-Gotta break it loose gonna keep them movin' wild gonna keep swingin baby I'm a real wild child…I'm a wild one…ooooh baby I'm a wild one…

Izzy stopped singing and grinned at the camera.

Izzy-Ooh Izzy almost forgot! There's a motive behind Zeke calling his new diary Dee Dee. Uh huh…do you want to here it? Well the first letter D stands for Dazed. And the second letter stands for Dizzy. But them together and what do you get? Dazed and Dizzy!!!

She cheered loudly and the screen is placed replaced once more with Ezekiel playing around with his new device. The homeschooler is startled when the curtain is shoved aside by Izzy.

Izzy-Allow Izzy to demonstrate!

Without warning she lunged at her best friend and kissed him on the lips to his great shock. While Ezekiel slumped down on the chair stunned, Izzy grinned at the camera.

Izzy-See Dee Dee! Cause Bridgette, Katie and Izzy make Zekey Dazed and Dizzy!

Izzy cackled in delight at her joke and the screen fades to static.

Ezekiel's House

9:00 p.m.

After hours of waiting the moment was finally here. Dinner dishes were cleaned and put away and the mystery present was set back in the living room with the 23 teenagers gathered around the large box.

And soon the all important question was asked. "So…who get's to open it?" Geoff asked. "Well there's no tag so naturally as a CIT it is my responsibility to…" Harold scoffed at the bossy girl earning a close encounter with Duncan.

LeShawna raced over to end it and soon Christmas or not, verbal fights were starting to break out. Surprisingly Lindsay had been the one to end it.

"IT'S ZEKE'S HOUSE AND HIS PARTY SO HE SHOULD BE THE ONE TO OPEN IT AND THAT'S THAT!" The crowd of ex-campers and Jasmine blinked and so did the buxom blonde who smiled sheepishly.

Shrugging Ezekiel walked over to the large box and unwrapped it. Opening the top the brunet looked confused. "Enough with the suspense Home-School just tell us what's in the box already!"

The delinquent's annoyance turned to amusement when Ezekiel pulled out a slightly smaller present wrapped in a different shade of Christmas paper. Next to him Geoff and DJ fought back snickers particularly when a smaller present in a different wrap was pulled out of the box.

Five boxes later the mystery present is getting smaller and smaller and the boxes continue to pile up. Most of the other campers are hunched over and laughing merrily. "Oh man I love this joke!" Geoff said wiping tears from his eyes.

Ezekiel was getting more and more frustrated and the present in his hand was ripped open at a much faster rate from the start. "Wot the heck is this eh?" He complained out loud earning more laughter in return.

The box dwindled down until finally Ezekiel held a jewelry box in his hand. Opening it he finally reached the folded piece of paper hiding within. Unfolding the paper Ezekiel silently read the written words to himself.

Seconds later his eyes widened. NOOT AGAIN EH!" The prairie boy yelled out instantly gaining everyone's attention. Seeing the impatient looks on the other teenagers' faces, Ezekiel slowly read off the scrap of paper.

Merry Christmas

A reward for you

Half of you

Will wind up on

SEASON 2!!!!! Jasmine shrieked jumping up and down in happiness. Stunned the rest of the former campers looked from the happy would be actress to Ezekiel who weakly nodded.

Lap of Luxury Hotel

Hotel Pool

Chris McClain smiled as he took a sip out of his drink. Closing his eyes the narcissist's smile grew. "3…2…1."

CHRIS!!!!!!!!!!

The host opened his eyes and he laughed in delight at the chorus of enraged yells echoing through the night sky. "Ha Ha Ha! And Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night!"

Imagi's Ramblings: Can I say it? Yes I can! I have FINISHED another story! FINISHED! Yay for me!!! :D

And like any finished story I do this!

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Thanks for the reviews guys! :D

To everyone who read my story thanks soo much and to my future readers and reviews I hope you also will enjoy this story. :D

Other notes Izzy's song I got from Everlife called Real Wild Child, and Tonia and Jerra is a spoof of Tom and Jerry as for the kisses…well that's what happens when you let Izzy run around with mistletoe.

Hope you guys enjoyed and will continue to read and enjoy my stories in the future.

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You thought it was over

"A Christmas special. He filmed us and made it into a Christmas special!"

Gwen groaned shaking her head. Next to her Trent smiled.

"Look on the bright side! At least it can't get any worse."

You were wrong

Merry Christmas a reward for you half of you will wind up on

"Season 2!!!" Jasmine squealed happily while the rest of the room stared at Ezekiel in shock.

16 Contestants

"There's no way I'm going on another season!"

LeShawna scowled darkly at the Traveling Cam.

LeShawna is shown running away from a giant sphere that had Chef inside.

Heather crossed her arms in the Traveling Cam defiantly.

"No way. Not for another 100,000. Do I have the word Loser stamped across my forehead?"

ONE MILLION DOLLARS

Jasmine smiled at the camera.

"Are you kidding! I've been ready for this! Ever since Shawnie was chosen instead of me I've been waiting for my shot."

The prima donna stared horrified at Izzy who is dressed in a dark green and white suit and back to Chef who is dressed in a black and white suit.

"Izzy Juice? Chefy Beetle?"

Duncan next to her shrugged.

"Hey you're the one who wanted on Season 2."

There will be Romance

Noah is sitting on the Traveling Cam with arms crossed scowling darkly. "Let's get one thing straight."

Noah and Sadie collide with each other. Noah is dressed in blue fatigues and Sadie dressed in red. She giggled nervously at being surrounded by her enemies.

"I do not have a crush on Sadie."

Noah wakes up and finds himself kissing Sadie on the cheek. He springs up in horrified embarrassment while a pink faced Sadie giggled.

"So the sooner you get that through your head the better."

Betrayal

Close up of Justin kissing someone but the girl is not seen. In the background there are several horrified gasps.

And Surprises

"Get your goth girl hooks off of him!"

Ezekiel looked at the CIT in shock.

"Did you joost cloimb up that wall?"

The prairie boy backed away at Courtney's venomous glare. Katie and Sadie frown.

"Honest and Fair Justin's butt."

Katie whispered and Sadie perked up.

"Oh my gosh! I love Justin's butt!"

And in the end their can only be ONE

Gwen let out a sigh.

"You know what?"

Gwen is seen getting off an old decrepit bus.

"I have had my diary read to the world…"

Gwen's eyes are wide as a giant hairy fist closes around her.

"Been betrayed by the guy I like, jumped off a cliff, went through the wheel of torture, went through EVERYTHING that Chris threw at me and now I've got to do it again?"

Gwen is frantically paddling away from a shark.

Gwen sighed again.

"You know what? Bring…it…ON."

Cody wearing a futuristic shiny red jacket is swarmed by zombies. His team gasped in horror and covered their eyes waiting for the scream of horror. Instead a beat started to make itself known and music started to play. LeShawna watched in shock as Cody danced along with the zombies.

"Oh you have GOT to be kidding me!"

HOLD IT!

The screen is paused by Chris who raised an eyebrow.

"You don't think we're reaaaly just going to randomly pick campers? Or go right to Season 2 just like that? Heck no! And besides..it's already been done. So instead we've come up with something better! Ha Ha Ha!!!!"

Noah is wearing an explorer hat and is staring down at something with wide eyes. His eyes then narrow and he turned to the grinning host.

"Let me get this straight. We're in a plane."

"Uh huh."

"And you want us to sky dive."

"Yep."

"Into an active volcano."

Chris grinned. Noah scowled.

"Your mother didn't hug you much as a child did she?"

23: The Road to Total Drama Retro

Coming Soon

*Imagi blinks* Yeah…anyway I've got a poll…take it…in the meantime I'll work on my other stories…unless there is an overwhelming demand for me to start this as soon as possible…other then that I'm working on the other neglected stories.

And thanks again for reading! :D

Imagi