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‘Yeesh,look at the heavy storm outside! It’s raining so heavily,dude!’ A brown haired man with tattoos all over his neck was looking out of the bars in a cell.But the man he was talking to gave no reaction but just stared at his foolishness unamusingly.
The man’s blonde roots grew back,covering the top of his black and green dyed hair.His hair had also grown out of that mohawk and grew long enough to reach his shoulders. His light blue eyes grew dimmer than they were back in his teen years.He was wearing a matching orange jumpsuit with the man in front of him.Anyone with eyes could tell that the two men were in a prison cell.Spending 6 months in prison already felt like 60 years,this place is just as bad as Total Drama which is rich coming from Duncan who hated this TV show more than anyone else.He got picked on quite a lot here mainly because of his young age and most of the other prisoners also watched the Total Drama series so they all looked down on him like a little kid(which is partially true).But that’s not even the worst part,he felt very lonely ever since he came here.He didn’t receive a single letter from any of his ‘friends’,ex-girlfriends,not even from his own parents.
’Hey,you okay,Duncan?’ The brunet asked in concern. ’Yeah,don’t worry,Issac…‘. Duncan returned a faint smile before returning back to his usual frown.Issac is one of the few younger guy here in prison who is also one of the nicest person.Issac mentioned that he stole a car but unfortunately got caught mid-way on the road.He also brought up Total Drama from time to time,asking him questions about this and that. ’Sure,he may be annoying but at least he didn’t hate me for what I did.‘ Duncan thought to himself.
Duncan regrets cheating on Courtney but never breaking up with her.She acted very toxic during the 2nd season with all her rules and abuse but Duncan knew he should just be upfront and tell her the truth instead of acting like he’s still into her.And then,there’s Gwen….Honestly,he enjoyed hanging out with her but she was right.It’s better if the feeling stayed platonic.Gwen is his best friend and he planned to stay that way….or ‘was’.
Thinking back,Duncan is really disappointed in himself from the whole‘bullying Harold’ thing to ‘blowing up Chris’s mansion’.All these years,he tried his best to maintain his bad boy image which only resulted him missing out on tons of opportunities like making new friends,having fun and an actual nice relationship ,one that didn’t crumble to the ground.
‘It’s Visit Day today, I wonder who’s coming to visit?’Issac sat down on the bench in front of him before continuing,‘Probably Mom and my little sister,they mentioned they’ll bring my favourite apple pie last month.I can’t wait to try some!What about you?’ Issac asked eagerly,blinking his green eyes with sparkles. ’Oh you know,probably the usual,none.‘ Duncan looked back at him with his fake smile,hoping that he could drop the topic. ’Oh come on,don’t be so gloomy all the time.I’m sure they’ve at least visited you once,right?’ What came in response was nothing but dead silence with answers already proved.Duncan looked down on the floor,not wanting to see his cellmate’s pitiful eyes.Issac scratched his head awkwardly and coughed to hide his embarrassment before continuing, ’Maybe they’ll come this time?Don’t lose hope.’ As Duncan was about to reply, saying that he doubt anyone would care,the gate door suddenly slammed open,startling the two kids.
’Duncan,you have a visitor,come with me.’ The police guard said in a cold,stern tone. ’See,I told you there’ll be visitors!’ Issac almost jumped at the fact he’s been proved correct with a smug look on his face.’Yeah,you’re right……‘ Duncan didn’t know who the person is but he had to admit he was glad that someone genuinely cared enough to visit.
‘Here’s your room.When you go in,you’re not allowed to hit the visitor and there’ll be a guard standing in the corner,making sure you behave.Do you get it?’ ’I hear you loud and clear,sir.‘Duncan replied back to the police guard,feeling better than before.
’I wonder who it will be?’
The sight before him will surely scar him for the rest of his life.There was only one man sitting there.The same man who he had known for years,the same man who caused him to come to prison the first place,the same man who ruined his life,’CHRIS MCLEAN!!!’ The man with black hair looked back at him with a smug TV smirk on his face. ’Hello,Duncan.Long time no see.Why don’t we have a talk?’ ‘There’s nothing to talk about,old man.’ Duncan sat on the only seat available with a scowl.If it weren’t for the handcuff and the stupid rule,he would’ve beat him to dead by now. ‘It’s been so long.I hate to admit but you look great with your new hairdo.’ ‘And you look like shit.’ Duncan was right the older man did look horrible.He had wrinkles and heavy eyebags under his small black pupils.Although he was wearing very expensive and stylish clothes,he aged a lot to the point half of his hair turned white.(like Monokuma)(dun dun dun!!!) ‘Yeah,I’m struggling to get back on track on my TV host path.But that’s beside the point,I have an offer for you.’ ‘No.No no no.No.I am done with my acting,done with the show,done with YOU!!!’ Duncan was completely outrageous at him,he stood up from the chair and slammed the desk with a loud *bang* and a *clank* sound from his handcuffs.After every shit he’d been through,this host was the last person he wanted to see.
‘What if I tell you that I can bail you out of jail?’ With just one sentence,it immediately shut Duncan up.He remained eye contact with the older man as he slowly slid down back to his seat. ‘…….I’m listening.’ ’Well,I know a good friend of mine who agreed to a business deal with me.He had a whole new reality show and he wanted some contestants from Total Drama and .You.just so happen to be one of them.’ Chris went on and on about this new TV show from the rules to the prize. ’Most importantly,he agreed that he’ll split half of the money earned from ratings with me.And who else to look for but Mr Big Bad Wolf,himself?’ ‘I’m not gonna be the bad boy anymore ,I’ve already ruined my reputation,I want to change.’ Duncan replied in a cold tone,not wanting to change his mind.
‘Ugh,fine.Be a softie all you want.As long as you show up,the ratings will certainly go up.‘Chris rolled his eyes in annoyance before continuing, ‘Of course,redemption arc of the bad boy will certainly bring more ratings.This maybe a huge opportunity….’ Chris mumbled to himself with crazy ideas but still remaining a psychotic smile on his aged well face.The devilish smirk always had a power to lure people in,convincing people to fall into his traps like a sly fox catching his prey.
Duncan had been trapped between his fingers for years,providing him the ratings he wanted in cost of his fame.The longer he stayed on this show,the further he fell into this hellhole with no end.Looking down at his own handcuffs,he regretted his actions but was he really the only one to blame?The man in front of him tortured him and the other contestants in the name of drama,causing him to lose everyone who once cared about him.His fame,his friends,his ex…all gone…The show was supposed to be a one time thing,yet now he practically owned his life to it.And all of this wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for the one and only narcissistic host.Maybe it’s time for him to get a taste of his own medicine…
‘So what do you say?Ready to come back to the studio?’ Chris held out his wrinkled hand and smirked in a glee that he couldn’t be more familiar with. Well,you know what they say.When life gives you lemon,you drop poison in your lemonade and give them away to your enemies.’If he wants to play this little mind game,I might as well join in.’With a simple thought of revenge in his mind,he accepted the handshake and gave out the brightest smile he hadn’t put on ever since the end of the show, ’Pleasure doing business with you,McLean.’