Previously on, Survivor,
24 All-Stars got a chance to play the game they dearly love one final time. They were separated into two competing tribes; Pagi and Tagong.
Immediately, the two tribes got into their first reward challenge. With both teams doing evenly well, the team of Etna and Monita defeated the team of Pikachu and Nicole to win flint for fire!
On the Tagong tribe, there was already some tension between former rivals Etna and Midna, and Sweet Tooth and Zola. It seemed very likely that both pairs would gun for one another. In the meanwhile, Jake found a clue to a location of a hidden immunity idol.
However, alliances started to form immediately. Jake, Zola, and Eric became a strong trio, and they decided to bring in Martian Manhunter and Toriel. However, Jake didn't trust the Martian Manhunter, only because of his shape shifting powers. Meanwhile, Etna offered peace between her and Midna, but Midna wasn't having any of it.
Over on the Pagi tribe, despite losing flint, they still had the likes of Lobo the Main Man to bring them fire with his hooks. Other players bonded as well, including Nicole, Pikachu, Juli, and Cyrano.
Lobo's new strategy this season was to bring all the villains and distractions together in one group. It would be him, Moses, Deadpool, Pinkie Pie, Freya, Freddy Fazbear, and Jess. However, Freddy seemed to be on the outside of that entire group. Meanwhile, Jess formed her own little alliance with Pikachu, Shulk, Nicole, and included Lobo as well.
At the immunity challenge, Tagong took an early lead over Pagi, and Pagi couldn't ever recover. Once again, Tagong won the challenge, and Pagi had to vote the first person from their tribe.
Before tribal council, Jess, Shulk, Pikachu, and Nicole wanted to vote out Freddy Fazbear for being too much of a late game threat. Lobo wasn't entirely okay with the idea, as he wanted a strong tribe, and vote off Cyrano. When Lobo told Freya and Jess about the alliance, Freya wanted Freddy to go instead of Cyrano, saying that Freddy was more of a threat. It was unclear what was about to happen for the rest of the alliance.
At tribal council, in one of the biggest vote upsets in a long time, Freddy Fazbear was voted out in an 11 to 1 decision, sending him home as the first boot. 23 are left, who'll be voted out tonight?
Pagi: Cyrano, Deadpool, Freya, Jess, Juli, Lobo, Moses, Nicole, Pikachu, Pinkie Pie, and Shulk
Tagong: Dr. Mario, Eric, Etna, Grune, Jake, Kellam, Martian Manhunter, Midna, Monita, Sweet Tooth, Toriel, and Zola
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Pagi Day 4
Upon returning from camp, there seemed to be a calmer vibe within the tribe. Especially with Freddy gone from the game.
"Now don't get me wrong," noted Moses, "I wanted to play with ol' Freddy, but guess what? When there's a time to strike, ya strike!"
"How does that blindside sting, Freddy? Stings a lot don't it? I wanted ya to stay, but I guess you were gonna be too much of a danger later on. I ain't takin' my chances with you. This bandit is here for the long term, and Freddy Fazbear ain't on his long term game! I already have my six figured out!" - Moses
"I feel like... it just feels so right to be sitting here, and not worrying about Freddy listening on us." smiled Nicole.
Jess nodded softly, "Yeah, I know what you mean. I know he's not so bad in the beginning. I only feel guilty for that alone."
Lobo shrugged, "Ehh, don't feel bad about that, Jess. Lemme tell ya something, Freddy had to go, so he left. That's all there is to that."
"Don't let the door hit you on the way out, Fazbear!" (He laughs obnoxiously.) "The Main Man won the first battle, and it ain't gonna be the last one! This alliance now has the numbers, and now we just gotta find a pattern for the other five losers, and just push ahead! Ain't nothin' stoppin' us!" - Lobo
Sitting around the fire, Nicole, Shulk, and Pikachu were talking softly.
"I do wonder what the next move is. I heard Lobo wanted Cyrano to go home, but I don't know how I feel about that." noted Shulk, softly.
Pikachu nodded a little bit, "Yeah, I know that! Cyrano's really helpful, and like... yeah. I really think with Freddy gone, the next priority should be splitting up Pinkie Pie and Deadpool."
"Cyrano's definitely the oldest person on the tribe, but we all enjoy his company! Pika! There's no reason to vote him off when he's doing everything he can to be pleasant and helpful! Deadpool and Pinkie Pie really don't do a whole lot! They just make jokes and don't seem to care!" - Pikachu
"I also don't really trust Lobo at all," noted Nicole, "His loyalty just... I don't know it's weird. I know he's got something going with Deadpool and Moses."
"I thought so too, with Freddy included as well," replied Shulk, "But after last night... I don't think that's the case."
Nicole nodded, "I suppose that's true. But you can't ever be so certain."
"Lobo is included in this alliance, but I don't trust him at all. Last night, Freddy did go home, but... I don't know, it's not enough to convince me that Lobo's on our side. Moses and Deadpool are still here, and I know he hangs with them. With Pinkie Pie on the line... Lobo's loyalty will be tested." - Nicole
Nicole looked over at Pikachu, and noticed something, "Ohh... I just noticed that you still have that scar on your right cheek."
Pikachu laughed a little, gently rubbing her hand over her cheek, "Oh yeah! I think Dr. Dorian said it was going to be there for a long time... I think it's weakened my electricity a little, since it's right over my cheek."
"I still think you'll be helpful despite Jason Voorhees' unprovoked attack." smiled Nicole.
Pikachu smiled back at Nicole, and continued speaking with her and Shulk about things.
Meanwhile, inside the shelter, Cyrano and Freya were laying down in the shelter.
"You're welcome, by the way, uff da." remarked Freya.
Cyrano raised an eyebrow, "What? Why, ah-CHOO?"
"Because I think I might saved you from being voted off last night," replied Freya, "The boys were throwing your name up, uff da. Didn't want you to go just yet, dear."
"I need Cyrano in this game. Yeah, we were enemies in Distant, but he's older, he's gotten weaker, and I need that kind of person around, uff da. Nothing against Cyrano, but I'm playing only for me. I also want him to trust me, and give me information. It's all part of my plan, after all." - Freya
"Hmmm... quite a shame, ah-CHOO. Either, thank you, Freya." replied Cyrano, softly.
"You're quite welcome, my friend, uff da!" replied Freya, winking at Cyrano.
"It's hard to trust Freya. I didn't want to play the game with her right away this season, but as it turns out, that's the case, ah-CHOO. Freya's sneaky, she's selfish, and she's trying to play a similar game from before. Being a cougar might help her game, but she won't make me change my mind." - Cyrano
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Tagong Day 4
Deep inside the forest, Midna, Dr. Mario, and Sweet Tooth were walking down one of the trails. Sweet Tooth had a log on his back, while Dr. Mario was chewing on a papaya.
"Listen to me carefully you two," began Midna, "I'm rallying the troops against Etna. She's one of the biggest threats to ever play this game, and I feel like we cannot allow her to get out of this tribe unscathed."
Sweet Tooth nodded softly, "Yes indeed. I always admired Etna for her blindsides... too bad she's way past her prime since Season 11."
"I know right? Like, jeez, she tried to actually bury the hatchet on Day 2! She's just so fake, it's actually hilarious if you ask me." giggled Midna.
"Right now, my goal for the first week or so of Survivor Last Chances is to get rid of Etna, or at least get the numbers over her. Etna's coming after me, I can feel it. By the end of this game, it will be me who will be coming out on top. Not only in the battle, but also at the end of the game." - Midna
Dr. Mario laughed a little, throwing out the eaten papaya into the forest, "Listen up, I'm good with the both of you. But just three isn't going to be enough. Bring in Kellam, or Grune. Bring someone useless and someone who's a follower."
Midna grinned, "Already got Kellam locked and loaded. I'll speak with him later today. He'll be our little pawn. I don't trust him or Grune... but I have good instincts that Fazbear himself will be voted out of Pagi first. Grune still has Moses."
Dr. Mario pushed Sweet Tooth's shoulder a little, "So what's it feel like to not have to have a little follower around? First time you're not playing with Harry, after all!"
Sweet Tooth grinned underneath his mask, "Well, Dr. Mario, you're just going to have to see what happens. I don't need Harry around to prove that I am one of the best, after all."
"Harry was an annoying twerp. But in my seasons, he was my twerp. This season... I won't need to worry about Harry being a parasite. I feel like my gameplay was... hampered by the fact I had him around. Made it seem like I made it all too easy. This season... I'm only getting started." - Sweet Tooth
"Followers are useful in this game if you use them correctly," explained Midna, "Both of my followers were... not the best ones. One beat me, and one voted me out. Kellam's too much of a quiet man to do either one."
"I would say he's a more intelligent version of Harry, actually," replied Sweet Tooth, "And if Fazbear really is out of the picture, even more reason to take him in, huh?"
Midna nodded with a cocky grin, "Exactly my plan! In my mind.. the first boot from this tribe is either Etna, or Grune. We got Kellam. We won't need Grune. Trust me."
Dr. Mario grinned, "Listen, I'm all game for this alliance! It's us four to the end of the game!" He then shook hands with both Midna and Sweet Tooth.
"I'm making a deal with both of these crazy villains, and while you could say it's like making a deal with the devils, I think it's more then that. Nobody will ever vote for those two... they have enough baggage on them compared to someone like me. Not to mention... I've got the PhD!" - Dr. Mario
Meanwhile, sitting around the fire, Etna, Grune, Toriel, Monita, and Kellam were sitting around. Toriel was cooking rice for the time being while Etna spoke her mind.
"I know I have a target on my back," explained Etna, "I don't mean no harm to any of you. None of you are my targets."
"Because you want Midna out, right?" asked Monita.
Etna nodded, "Yeah, that's basically the long and short of it. I mean, she's still mad about how much I played her like a fool back in Cuties. Can you really believe that?"
"I know Midna's coming after me. She made it very clear the other day when she rejected my alliance offer to her. I still can't believe she did that. I took her for being more intelligent then that. Then she basically tries to like... make a pact where we won't gun for eachother for a few votes. What?!" - Etna
"I have no qualms about Midna really, but I always knew that between the two of you, she's the sneakier player." replied Toriel. Kellam nodded his head softly.
"And you're a lot more honest then she is, if you were to ask me." smiled Grune, politely.
Etna smiled, "Well then... how do you feel about the five of us together? All for one and one for all? I'm pretty sure nobody would complain about voting Midna out, right? Or someone else if we have to?"
"Etna brought together an alliance that consists of myself, her, Toriel, Monita, and Kellam. I really admire Etna for coming to us with a nice little offer. It's the first alliance for my last chance, so I really hope it goes over smoothly! I really trust everyone within this alliance, so it's really good!" - Grune
"I have nothing against this alliance," replied Monita, "You have my word."
Toriel smiled, "I'm with Monita on this. I trust that this would be a good group of five."
Grune smiled as well, "You can certainly count me in, Etna. I haven't been asked yet for an alliance, so I will accept your offer."
"You got my word." replied Kellam, nodding his head.
"Brilliant! I think we'll go far together as a strong alliance." grinned Etna, shaking the hands of everyone there.
"I wanted to work with these guys because I know they're not going to be difficult to beat later in the game. Toriel and Monita... yeah they became big jury threats, but this is a whole new game. A social game might win you a season with newbies. But with All-Stars, you better bring your A-game." - Etna
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Pagi Day 4
Deep inside the forest, Lobo, Pinkie Pie, Deadpool, Moses, Jess, and Freya were having an alliance discussion, the first time all six were grouped together.
"Great! Now let's work this out now," said Deadpool, "Because we will never get this opportunity again! Knowing how this story goes, of course."
"So listen here," began Moses, "This is our alliance. We got six votes. They ain't gonna hurt us no more. Nicole, Juli, Cyrano, Pikachu, Shulk... they all gotta get packin' and movin' on outta here."
"So our new alliance decided to have a meeting to discuss what would be our best decision moving forward. Right now, I'm still juggling both alliances. I want to trust Shulk, Pikachu, and Nicole far more then say Lobo or Moses, but... I know I'll have a target on my back if I betray Lobo." - Jess
"Well, you already know what my opinions are on Cyrano," shrugged Lobo, leaning back against a tree, "So... there you go, ya bastitches."
"And I'll have you know that I think Cyrano isn't that weak," sighed Freya, crossing her arms, "I would say... voting out Nicole or Pikachu would be far more interesting, uff da."
"Yeah! How dare those two cuties work together in hopes of bonding over nothing but friendship! Clearly they are our sworn enemies!" mocked Deadpool.
Pinkie Pie was sitting on his shoulders, nodding her head, "Yeah! Yeah! Like, Nicole and Pikachu aren't threats! They're just besties! Like Deadpool and I!"
"Now you're talking like a real Tony Nachos, Pinkie!" grinned Deadpool.
"You see, I know people are gonna come after Pinkie Pie and me for being best friends. Well... not only is that a direct insult pointed at you guys!" (He points at the camera, looking into it.) "But as the fans, you deserve all the comedy we have to offer! Yes, I made a great point, and I'll exploit it!" - Deadpool
"Okay, well, what about Juli then? She's one of the sneakier players, after all. I don't exactly trust her 100%." noted Jess.
Lobo shrugged his shoulders, looking all around the area, "Man... we're all over the place. Guess we're keeping Shulk no matter what?"
"Guess I'll be the one to give a reason for Shulk, huh?" laughed Moses, "Sure, he ain't got that monado sword with him, but he did way better without it! He should of brought it if ya ask me."
"Or are you just jealous that he's better looking then you are, uff da?" giggled Freya, looking over at Moses.
"Well he is kinda... Hey! That ain't true at all!" snapped Moses.
"This alliance is already becoming a mess because nobody wants to agree to anything. Who are we voting out? Juli? Cyrano? Pikachu? Nicole? Shulk? We can't fraggin' decide for the life of us! I should just take control and rule with an iron fist... but I've done my job. Now they gotta work it out." - Lobo
Meanwhile, back at camp, Juli and Cyrano were laying down in the shelter. Cyrano turned his head to look over at Juli.
"You should start to take responsibility for your own actions." said Cyrano.
Juli blinked, looking over at Cyrano, "The hell? What are you talking about, dude?"
"Last night at tribal council," explained Cyrano, "You only accepted half the blame for the challenge loss. That's not what you should say, ah-CHOO."
"I expect more out of Juli, if you ask me. She lost the challenge, and she didn't even accept full responsibility for it. She seemed like she only lost because Grune did it better. There's no 'doing better', there's only 'getting better', ah-CHOO. I expect better from Juli, so she should learn." - Cyrano
Juli rolled her eyes, a tad annoyed, "Really? Like, really? You're gonna become my Dad out here?"
"I didn't say anything like that, Juli," sighed Cyrano, "I just want you to understand where I'm coming from. You need to accept responsibility for the things that are your fault. Too many a time have I seen you blame others and never yourself."
Juli shook her head, and got out of the shelter in a rush, grumbling, "Whatever Cyrano... I don't need a father figure out here, dude. Not another one."
Cyrano shook his head, not happy at all about how that ended.
"Cyrano's trying to be all fatherly and nice towards me, trying to get me to learn a lesson or two. Like, what the freak is he all about huh? He was just as bad as Marge was back in Dingo Canyon about good morals and #%#%. This is only worse because... gah, I don't wanna say it! Not now!" - Juli
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Tagong Day 4
Down near the beach, Zola was speaking with both Martian Manhunter and Toriel about the deal she made with Eric and Jake.
"I was hoping we would get a chance to talk sometime soon," said Zola, arms behind her back, "I hope I'm not too late."
"Too late for an alliance? I wouldn't say you are." replied Martian Manhunter.
"How'd you know?" asked Zola, raising an eyebrow.
"Just an intellectual guess." replied Martian Manhunter.
"Jake and Eric are fully on my side. I need more votes if I want to maintain a good strength within the tribe. We may not have the numbers, but with the players we have, we can form the connections we need to make it through. J'onn and Toriel I don't think will disappoint in the end. We need them." - Zola
Zola shrugged her shoulders, "Either way... J'onn's right. I would like to form an alliance between us. I already have Eric and Jake with us. We can become a solid group of five if you're both on board."
Toriel smiled softly, "How interesting.. I think I may be able to bring more to our group if you need some help, Zola. Etna came to me and a few others earlier this morning, and was trying to get votes on Midna."
"That's actually helpful right there," smirked Zola, "It'll at least be a good start, if anything. Between the two, I would rather send home Midna... but both need to go home. As well as Sweet Tooth, and a few others. There's too many targets in my mind right now, it's hard to process."
"I know what you mean," replied Martian Manhunter, "I have no concerns over who to vote off. If you were to ask me, for strength, I believe it should be Grune. For long term, it should be Etna or Midna."
"I do trust Zola, as well as Toriel, Jake, and Eric. You could even say I predicted this outcome all at once. I won't say how, but I believe this is a good alliance for me moving forward. My main targets right now are Grune, Etna, and Midna. As for Sweet Tooth... not quite yet." - Martian Manhunter
"You have my loyalty, Zola, J'onn... I promise you have my word until how ever long this alliance holds." smiled Toriel.
Zola grinned, "I don't think we need to worry about that, Toriel. With Jake and Eric on our side, I don't think there's much trouble working together."
Toriel nodded, smiling back as she shook hands with both Martian Manhunter and Zola.
"I did make an alliance earlier today with Etna and a few others... but I feel more comfortable with this alliance. If I can bring in Monita and maybe Kellam... I think it will become a stronger alliance. I do want to use Etna's votes, however, and use her to get out a few people we don't really need." - Toriel
Meanwhile, chopping coconuts together were Jake and Eric. They were also discussing a few things that happened the other day.
"Now that we're alone... we're good to the end, right? The two of us?" asked Jake.
Eric blinked, before shrugging, "Uhh... yeah, I guess so. That came out of nowhere. Like, I trust you... but the way you worded that..."
"Huh? What do you mean?" asked Jake, confused, "Don't you remember yesterday? We made an alliance?"
Eric shook his head, "Not a clue, man.."
"Don't get me wrong, I like Jake, and I trust him, but... something just felt off when he told me we made an alliance. I have no idea where that came from and... it made me question a few things that were going on at the time. Like, this game hasn't even gotten started yet, and it's getting very crazy." - Eric
Now Jake was confused at this time, "Wait, really? You don't remember? It's me, you, J'onn, Toriel, and Zola... how'd you forget?"
Eric chuckled, "Kind of hard to forget something if it never happened, right?"
"But it did happen... didn't it? Crap, am I hallucinating something now?" worried Jake, rubbing his head a little.
"Okay, that suddenly got a lot weird. Eric's claiming he didn't even make an alliance the other day. Like... what? How can you forget such a thing... unless... no no, it can't be that. I doubt it would have happened that early, could it? I mean, really... could J'onn have been Eric during all of that?" - Jake
"But you know what... whether I remember it happening or not... that's pointless," shrugged Eric, "I don't mind working with them. You're just gonna have to fill me in, dude. Because I have... like, no idea where that came from."
Jake shook his head, "Whatever then... uhhh... I think we're going to target either Sweet Tooth, Grune, or Kellam at the first vote. Zola doesn't trust Sweet Tooth at all... and Grune and Kellam have ties on the other side."
"I wouldn't be opposed to voting out Grune first. She's not the strongest player... she's way too nice, but like, this is Survivor. It's not a game she should be playing." shrugged Eric.
"Personally, while Grune has impressed me in the challenges so far... I don't think she's worth keeping around. She's not the strongest, she's... not that bright, and she's just overly happy. I saw Virmire, and I remember how easy it was for her to betray her old tribe. I know she and Moses are close, so..." - Eric
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"Come on in guys!"
Both tribes arrived at the challenge area.
"Tagong getting your first look at the new Pagi tribe; Freddy Fazbear voted out at the last tribal council."
Most of the Tagong tribe looked very pleased to see him go. Kellam only smiled, although on the inside he felt bad for Freddy.
"Guys ready for today's immunity challenge?"
Everyone nodded excitedly.
"I'll take back immunity from you, Tagong."
Dr. Mario did so.
"For today's challenge, from Survivor Singapore, three members from each tribe will be in a battle pit, with one other tribe member on a platform. The three members in the pit must battle for a coconut like ball in the pit. If you grab a ball, toss it to the tribe member on the platform. They will then try to make a trick shot into their tribe colored basket. First to score earns a point. First tribe to three wins immunity and reward."
Jeff revealed fishing gear.
"Fishing gear is important in the game. I know most of you have tried making hand-made spears, but this is a stronger, more stable spear. Not to mention there will be some hooks, line, and tons of other things you may need to catch a lot of tasty fish. In addition, Pagi, if you win the challenge, you also win flint. Tagong, you have to sit out one person from the random rotation. Let's get started."
Tagong chose to sit out Monita.
ROUND 1
"For the first round, Pagi will send out Lobo, Moses Sandor, and Pikachu! Pinkie Pie will be tossing the coconuts. For Tagong, it's Eric, Etna, and Sweet Tooth in the ring, with Toriel throwing coconuts. Survivors ready? GO!"
Lobo and Moses immediately bashed head-on into Sweet Tooth and Etna. Once again, Lobo held Sweet Tooth down on the ground, while Moses wrestled around with Etna. Etna eventually got the upper hand of Moses, as she pushed past him. Pikachu was avoiding trying to actually hurt anyone, or get hurt herself. She made a beeline for the coconut, and rolled past Eric, tossing the coconut to Pinkie Pie. Pinkie Pie did a little cheer, and threw the coconut into the basket.
"Pinkie Pie scores for Pagi! Pagi leads 1-0!"
Lobo and Moses high fived eachother, while Pikachu cheered a little bit. Eric and Etna both shook their heads, while Sweet Tooth cracked his neck a few times, ready to play again.
ROUND 2
"Pikachu's staying in the ring for Pagi, but this time Cyrano and Jessica are joining her! While Eric stays in for Tagong, and Kellam and Midna join him! Pinkie Pie and Toriel will remain the throwers for each tribe. Survivors ready? GO!"
Kellam's heavy armor made him a perfect person to use in the ring. Cyrano and Jess were unable to push him around at all. While Eric and Midna wrestled both Cyrano and Jess off of Kellam, Kellam walked over to pick up the coconut, with Pikachu missing it just as he grabbed it. Kellam then threw the ball over to Toriel. Toriel then made a clean throw without any hassle.
"Toriel scores for Tagong! We're now tied 1-1!"
Eric shook Kellam's hand, while Midna cheered to herself. Cyrano and Jess both shook their heads in disappointment, while Pikachu rubbed her back a little bit.
ROUND 3
"Both tribes have new groups of four now! Pagi has Freya, Juli, and Shulk in the ring, while Nicole is throwing! Tagong has Etna, Sweet Tooth, and Zola, with Grune now throwing! Survivors ready? GO!"
Sweet Tooth and Zola looked at eachother confidently, before rushing ahead to push Juli and Shulk out of the way for the coconut ball. Etna then swooped in to steal the coconut when no one was looking. However, Freya was left unattended to, and she managed to push Etna over as best she could. Once she had the ball, she rolled it over to Juli, who managed to get back up, as Shulk was being held down by both Sweet Tooth and Zola. Juli threw the ball up to Nicole, and Nicole made a nice little shot.
"Nicole scores for Pagi! Pagi leads 2-1!"
Freya and Juli both helped Shulk back up, although Shulk wasn't entirely hurt. He was limping, though. Sweet Tooth and Zola looked a little peeved, but let it slide for now. Etna was just a little frustrated.
ROUND 4
"Jessica, Lobo, and Moses are back in the ring for Pagi! Nicole's still going to be throwing. Zola stays in the ring, and allows the Martian Manhunter, and Jake to come in as well. Toriel's back to shooting as well. This could be it if Pagi scores. Survivors ready? GO!"
Martian Manhunter's eyes immediately flashed and he extended his arms out, using his intangibility powers to stop Moses and Lobo and restrain them with his hands. However, he couldn't hold Jess down, so Jake and Zola had to deal with her instead. As Lobo and Moses tried to wrestle out of Martian Manhunter's grasp, Jess wrestled with both Zola and Jake to get the coconut away from them. However, two against one was not a fair fight. Zola managed to get the ball away from Jess. However, Lobo's pure strength broke free from Martian Manhunter, and he intercepted the ball as Zola was tossing it over to Toriel in a diving catch. Lobo then tossed it behind him to Nicole.
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...and Nicole made the shot nice and easy.
"NICOLE DOES IT! PAGI WINS IMMUNITY AND REWARD!"
All of Pagi hugged and cheered.
"Great effort Pagi! Clearly you are, and have been the slightly more physical tribe. Because of your dominance today, you will not only be safe from the vote, but you will also get fire in the form of flint, as well as fishing gear to hopefully feed you guys a lot of fish. Tagong, got nothing for you, but one of you will be going home tonight after 5 days. See you all then."
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Pagi Day 5
The Pagi tribe returned to camp in high spirits after winning a big reward.
"HEEHAW! That's how it's done!" cheered Moses, doing his classic little Happy Dance.
"You better be a happy bandit, Sandor," grinned Lobo, "Because you and I are going shark hunting in the near future."
Moses' face went blank, "Errr... sure ya don't wanna take someone else? I ain't screwin' around with no damn sharks."
"This is the challenge we needed to win! Man, time to make myself useful for a change! Being a bandit, I'm a skilled fisherman and hunter! Now, Lobo over there wants to go catch another shark, but I learned to not #%#% with sharks, man. One tore his arm off! And he lived to tell the tale!" - Moses
"Dude, that would be sweet! I would love to go shark hunting with you! We can try surfing around with me in my squid form!" grinned Juli.
Lobo cackled a little, "No chance, babe. If I'm going shark hunting, I ain't taking someone like you. You'll get eaten alive. Sharks eat squids don't they?"
"Errr... good point I guess." shrugged Juli.
"We needed the fishing gear, dude! Yeah, I'm an inkling, but I lived on seafood for the last half of my life, living with Rusty and his black-ink gang. So you know what, it's not so bad once you get used to it! I just hope Lobo and Moses know what they're doing, because sharks are scary, man!" - Juli
Cyrano and Freya carried the fishing kit back to camp together, and placed it off to the side. Cyrano then opened it up to organize a few things. He then came across a note for the hidden immunity idol.
Cyrano thought he was being sneaky, because once he grabbed it, Freya caught him in the act.
"You were going to take that without letting me know, uff da?" grinned Freya, crossing her arms.
Cyrano was a little startled, before shaking his head, "N-no... I was just... okay, fine, I took it for myself. If you want to know, we'll share it, ah-CHOO." He then opened the clue up and shared it with Freya.
"I don't trust Freya at all, ah-CHOO, but I suppose it's only fair to share the clue with her after she presumably saved my hide at the last tribal council. Having the hidden immunity idol could benefit us, but... I don't know. Freya's sneaky, and even at her older age, she's still playing the same." - Cyrano
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Tagong Day 5
With tribal council looming, and plenty of rivalries setting up around camp, it was no one's guess as to who was going to be the first person voted off of Tagong.
In the forest, Midna, Sweet Tooth, Dr. Mario, and Kellam were speaking to one another about the vote.
"I was giving it a lot more thought," said Midna, "And I decided that... getting rid of Etna now would be... very stupid."
"Oh, so now you want to keep her around? This always happened in your seasons. You target the biggest threat, and then change your mind for... what now?" muttered Dr. Mario.
"Okay, so we lost the challenge. That sucked. But now we have to decide who we're voting off the island! I know it's not going to be me, obviously, but my eyes were set on Etna... until Midna decided to change her mind about her." (He groans.) "She's really going to ask for it soon." - Dr. Mario
Midna glared at Dr. Mario, "Because I have a good reason for it. We keep Etna around, she doesn't suspect I'm coming after her. She'll lower her guard."
Sweet Tooth nodded his head, "A common approach. I respect your decision Midna."
"So who do you have in mind, instead?" asked Kellam, quietly.
"Easy! I've been noticing Eric acting a little strange lately a couple of days ago..." explained Midna, "I saw him over with you, Dr. Mario... then like almost a few minutes later, he was out talking with Jake and Zola! Like... almost in a manner of minutes!"
Dr. Mario raised an eyebrow, "A couple of days ago? And really? Eric was with me basically that whole day, fishing."
Midna shook her head, "Not the point, Dr. Mario. That point is... Eric's an old school player. He wants to adapt to the changes, but I don't think he can. He's overplaying his hand. Tonight, we send him home."
"Etna's time will come, but I want her to be completely unprepared for it. Tonight, we're voting out Eric. He's an old school player, and... let's be honest here. He's having a hard time adapting to a new school strategy. That's just based on what I've seen. I think we can get the votes tonight." - Midna
"Well, if Eric has to go tonight, I see nothing wrong with it." shrugged Sweet Tooth.
"Exactly! We send Eric home, it'll show that we have the numbers, and then we can just push forward without any obstacles." grinned Midna.
Kellam nodded softy, "Very well then."
The four players then shook hands and agreed to vote for Eric tonight.
"Don't get me wrong, I enjoy Midna as a player. But out here... she's really out of her element. Someone like her should just leave the strategy to me, and everything would be a smooth run. But for my final chance, that's not happening... yet. If this plan fails, I will do my own thing." - Sweet Tooth
Meanwhile, down by the beach, Jake, Eric, Martian Manhunter, Zola, and Toriel were having a small chat about the vote.
"What's the plan tonight? Throw out names... you know who I want out, personally, but I won't push it." sighed Zola.
Martian Manhunter nodded his head, "You can't let old rivalries control your emotions, Zola. Sweet Tooth is a threat, yes, but we will need his strength against the Pagi tribe. We do not need Grune around."
"Sweet Tooth is someone we can take out later in the game. I understand Zola's concerns, but I do not believe it's time yet. He is strong in the challenges, but Grune is not. Sweet Tooth also has zero connections with the other tribe. Grune does, with Moses. I would vote her off." - Martian Manhunter
Eric nodded his head, "Yeah, I'm with J'onn on that one. Grune's the weakest link, so... yeah, I'm good with Grune."
Jake nodded his head as well, and looked over at Toriel, "Are you okay with that? It seemed like you were bonding well with her."
"Oh, don't worry about my feelings, dear," smiled Toriel, "Grune is a good, friendly person, but this is a game. After last season, I don't want to play with my heart again."
"Voting off Grune is a good move for this alliance because not only do we make the tribe stronger, but we also weaken Moses on the other tribe. He won't have Grune to fall back on anymore. We could be mixing the tribes any day now, so I want to be as prepared as possible before one happens." - Eric
Zola crossed her arms and sighed, "Very well... we will vote Grune off tonight."
The alliance then shook hands and agreed to vote for Grune.
"I am not completely happy about the plan tonight. I don't want Grune to go yet. My mistake in Ultimates was keeping Sweet Tooth around longer then he needed to be. Once we screwed up, he took control of the game. However... he doesn't have any connections out here. That's a plus." - Zola
A few minutes later, Toriel returned over to the campfire, where Grune, Monita, Etna, and Kellam were all sitting and discussing the game.
"That's what Midna wants to see happen tonight," explained Kellam, "She's not coming after you, Etna. I swear she's not."
Etna grimaced a little, "...but we know what she's planning at least. It's a mere trap leading me into a false sense of security."
"Kellam just got done telling me that Midna formed her own alliance with Dr. Mario, Sweet Tooth, and him in order to get me out. But her plan tonight is to vote off Eric, and lead me into feeling safe. She would then blindside me. Well guess what, Midna, that's not going to happen! You suck!" - Etna
Toriel took a seat, and smiled at everyone, "What's going on, now?"
"Midna wants to vote off Eric for being a little sneaky," explained Monita, "I would have never guessed it, though. He seemed very genuine."
"That's because I think he is. I don't think he's truly the one at fault here," replied Kellam, "I think it was J-"
Grune giggled, interrupting Kellam's train of thought, "Oh Kellam, you're so nice to assume the best in people. I truly know Eric's a nice man. He would never play with a malicious heart."
"Tonight, it seems like we will be voting for Eric. That's too bad, because I like Eric. But after our conversation, it seemed like that was what we were going to do tonight. I have nothing against Eric, but it's the game. It's only just a game, there will be no ill thoughts. We will all be happy." - Grune
Toriel nodded her head, before looking around for something, "Oh... drat, I think I misplaced the fruit basket again. Say, Grune, could you be a dear, and find it for me? I think I left it near treemail."
Grune smiled happily, "Of course I will Toriel! I'll be right back." She then got up and walked away peacefully to fulfill Toriel's request.
Toriel sighed once she was out of sight, and spoke up, "...if you don't want to vote for Eric tonight, the only other name I heard come up was Grune's."
Etna shrugged, "Ehh... I wouldn't be opposed to voting Grune off. But we know where she stands. Not so much with Eric."
"Yet Grune has an ally on the other tribe in Moses. We should be weary of Moses in the end." warned Monita.
"It did seem really dirty of Toriel to chase Grune away so politely to talk about her behind her back. That's a new side to Toriel I don't believe I've seen before. Nevertheless, I wouldn't be opposed to voting off Grune tonight. We bonded well, but I trust Eric more then Grune in the end." - Monita
After a little bit more discussion, the group of five agreed to vote off either Eric or Grune, and split off. Only Kellam stayed behind, sighing a little.
"Why am I always ignored?" sighed Kellam.
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The Tagong tribe arrived at tribal council.
"Behind each of you is a torch. Grab a torch, dip it into the fire, and get some."
Everyone did so.
"As I'm sure you all know, fire represents your life. If you still have fire, you're in this game. When your fire is gone, so are you."
Everyone took a seat.
"So the Tagong tribe was on a bit of a winning streak until yesterday, so let's catch up, shall we? Jake, what are your thoughts about the Tagong tribe as a whole?" asked Jeff.
Jake smiled.
"Jeff, I think we have a really good tribe. Even after the Waterfall finale, I looked over my new tribe, and I was satisfied with it. I think we're going to go far as a tribe after tonight." replied Jake.
"Sweet Tooth, this is certainly a big tribe, one of the biggest tribes for an All-Star season, so what do you do to determine who's the first person voted off?" asked Jeff.
"Well we need to focus on trust and loyalty. Who's talking with everyone, who's not talking with everyone. We could use the strength, but right now, I think both tribes are strong. After tonight, we'll be even with Pagi." replied Sweet Tooth.
"Eric, as an old school player, what do you do to convince this tribe to keep you around?" asked Jeff.
"Well, it's been fifteen years for me, so like, I know I have a minor target on my back. I don't think I'm entirely in danger tonight, but you can't be that certain in the game." replied Eric.
Midna grinned a little bit.
"Kellam, this must be entirely new for you in this game. You never got to play by yourself. So with Miriel and Freddy both out of the game, what's your game plan now?" asked Jeff.
Kellam sighed a little.
"Well, I need to just believe in myself. I know I can do it, and I know they know I can do it. So I know that if I give it my all, I'll make it far in the game." replied Kellam.
Grune and Toriel smiled at him.
"Zola, how do you vote tonight? Is it about loyalty, strength, or a little bit of both?" asked Jeff.
"I guess you could say a little bit of both. We need the strength to beat Pagi in challenges, but we also need to have a loyal tribe so that we can take out the Pagi members at the merge or a swap situation." replied Zola.
Both Jake and Eric nodded their heads. Martian Manhunter crossed his arms.
"Etna, being one of the best players to arguably play the game, what's your game plan to make it far in the game?" asked Jeff.
"Well, I know my target is bigger then say someone like Sweet Tooth's or Midna's, but I am something they aren't; loyal. I never once betrayed anyone in my seasons until I absolutely had to. Midna betrayed Kazooie and Bombette, and Sweet Tooth betrayed Dexter and Zola." replied Etna.
"So we're not going to talk about Ben Tan in Heroes vs. Villains?" asked Midna, raising an eyebrow.
"I said until I absolutely had to. That was one of those moments." replied Etna.
Midna rolled her eyes.
"Okay, it's time to vote, Dr. Mario, you're up."
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Eric's Vote: You're a sweet girl, but this is how it has to be. Sorry. (Grune)
Grune's Vote: You're so nice to everyone, Eric. It's too bad that we have to vote you off tonight. (Eric)
Midna's Vote: This really should be Etna after that little remark, but I'm sticking to my guns. (Eric)
Toriel's Vote: I apologize for this vote. But this is a new game, and it's not your time yet. (?)
Zola's Vote: I can't be forceful in my new alliance. I have to push until I get what I want. (Grune)
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"Once the votes are read, the decision is final, person voted out must leave the tribal council area immediately. I'll read the votes."
First vote, Grune. (She nodded her head.)
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Grune. Two votes Grune.
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Eric. One vote Eric, two votes Grune. (Eric perked up a little.)
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Eric. Tied two votes Eric, two votes Grune.
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Eric. Three votes Eric, two votes Grune. ("Wow, what?" gasped Eric, shocked.)
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Eric. That's four votes Eric, two votes Grune. (Midna grinned.)
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Grune. Three votes Grune, four votes Eric.
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Grune. Tied again, four votes Grune, four votes Eric. (Grune nodded, smiling.)
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Grune. That's five votes Grune, four votes Eric. (Etna and Toriel looked at one another.)
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Grune. That's six votes Grune, four votes Eric. (Midna grimaced a little bit.)
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Second person voted out of Survivor Last Chances, Grune. That's seven, that's enough, you need to bring me your torch.
Grune nodded her head, smiling softly as she gathered her things, "Oh, don't worry everyone. I understand your decision. Please win for me, alright?" She handed her torch to Jeff.
"Grune, the tribe has spoken."
He snuffed out her torch.
"Time for you to go."
Grune nodded, waving goodbye to everyone as she left the area.
"One of the sweetest women to ever play the game ends up being the second boot of this last chance season. After a big player left the game at the last vote, a passive player leaves tonight. We'll see how this shapes up both tribes. Grab your torches, and head on back. Good night."
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Grune's Final Words
"I didn't really expect to be the second boot, but you know what, it's all in the spirit of the game. Tagong I believe made the right decision, and I wish for the best for them in the end. Everyone was just so nice over there... so I'm rooting for Monita, Toriel, Kellam, J'onn... and I'll also root for Moses!"
VOTE
Eric – Midna, Grune, Sweet Tooth, and Dr. Mario
Grune – Zola, Etna, Monita, Eric, Jake, Toriel, Kellam, and Martian Manhunter
So I will announce my big announcement right now! I was hinting at one on Twitter, so here it is.
Final Showdown will be canceled. I wasn't entirely happy with the idea of having 32 winners going up against eachother. And then I decided to change up the season drastically... and even change the players around! The twists were really stupid too... I mean, come on... 'Wheel-O-Twists'? Really? That's just silly sounding...
Since I have a story already planned out for it, I will post the full season on the Final Showdown wiki page. I don't have a game table or a voting history up though... too lazy. But hey, maybe you guys can come up with a story to go with the boot order!
Again, I'm sorry about this, but I feel like it's for the best!
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