Episode 11: Duck Down

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The scene opens with the group moving cautiously through the dense woods, their eyes scanning the trees around them as they walk in a tight formation. The tension is thick, but they exchange quiet conversations to try and stay calm. Each step they take crunches softly on the leaves underfoot.

"You good?" Bowie asks Wayne, his voice low but sincere.

Wayne gives a half-smile, trying to mask the anxiety simmering beneath his calm facade. "All good, bro," he responds, his eyes shifting around the forest warily.

Up ahead, Axel leads the way, her eyes sharp and focused. She occasionally glances back at the group to make sure no one is drifting too far from the formation. "Listen up," she says, addressing everyone with authority. "If you hear anything odd, out of place, or anything in between, just duck. Go straight to the floor, lay on your stomach, and cover the back of your head with your hands." She swipes a few low-hanging leaves out of her path as she walks, her military-type instincts taking over in full force. She's been preparing for a zombie apocalypse for as long as she can remember, she remembers Chris once telling her—when she first arrived on the island—how she reminded him alot of a contestant who participated on a previous season. Shawn, she didn't know who this was. She only watched the first season of Total Drama to get the gist of the show before heading off to Camp Wawanakwa, she had never seen Shawn's season.

Chef walks near the back of the group, keeping an eye on everyone. He can’t help but feel protective over these kids—more than he ever expected to. After all the seasons he spent standing by Chris, watching contestant after contestant endure ridiculous challenges, something had shifted in him. With every new season, every new cast, he found himself growing more attached, more empathetic to what they were going through. This situation, however, is far more serious than any twisted game Chris McLean ever designed.

As they continue forward, Chef gives instructions, his voice steady but tinged with concern. "Stay close, and keep your eyes open. If we need to split up again, no one goes alone—ever," he says, scanning the trees, his senses on high alert.

Despite the quiet conversations, there's an unspoken understanding among them. They’re not just looking for Raj or MK—or anyone else who might be out there—they’re surviving, all together.

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