Chapter 7

Roll the Dice

Previously on… Survivor…

Canada was quite worried about being turned on by America…

"America seems to be so close to China these days," Canada says. "In addition, he doesn't even seem to care about hockey except during the Olympics every four years. I'm afraid he's pulling too far away from me."

Then disaster struck for the Allies in the immunity challenge…

Austria spikes the ball toward the arguing England and France.

"I'll get it!" both England and France yell at the same time.

But the two end up running into each other, and the ball bounces off both of them before dropping harmlessly to the ground.

In the end, it was France who paid the price for the tribe's loss, becoming the sixth country voted out. Ten are left. Who will be voted out tonight?

Day 19

Allies Tribe

England feels a bit of remorse for voting out France.

"Perhaps it wasn't the best thing to get rid of France," he comments to Russia.

"Who would you have rather voted out? Yourself?" Russia responds.

"That's not it, I just don't know if he deserved it all over one loss," England remarks.

"I do not get England," Russia says. "One minute he at France's throat, the next, he wishing he had France back here. He should just be happy that he survived."

"I'm not sure France really deserved to be voted out, all over one bad performance," England says. "I had a night to sleep on it, and now I feel like something's missing. But I will be strong; I will not be moved by this!"

Axis Tribe

"I can't believe we won!" Hungary exclaims.

"We are stronger than we think!" Liechtenstein adds.

Switzerland, however, has a different opinion.

"I don't know if we are good, or if we just got lucky," he says. "Maybe we just got a whole bunch of good breaks to go our way, and that's how we won. We might have to keep on hoping for good luck."

Meanwhile, Austria is still concerned over Prussia, so he decides to confront him face-to-face.

"Mr. Prussia, I would like to speak to-"

"Oh, hi, Austria! I was just thinking about you!" Prussia cuts him off.

"Yes, that's part of what I'm afraid-"

"I wanted to know about that piano of yours!" Prussia cuts Austria off again.

Austria suddenly gets excited. No one ever wants to talk to him about music, but now Prussia does!

"Well, what are the exact specifications that you would like to know of?" Austria wonders. "I can tell you about the model that I use, or the way I make sure it is always in tune, or-"

"I was wondering if you ripped that ridiculous top off the piano, and then stood on top of it – would it make a good surfboard?"

Austria is infuriated. No one insults his piano and gets away with it!

"Why, I'll kill you, Prussia! I'll invade you and conquer you! You will cease to exist!"

"Oh, but you can't do that, Austria! Remember? Prussia isn't on the map?"

"Fine, then!"

Austria pulls out a piece of paper and begins scribbling furiously on it.

"What are you doing, Mr. Austria?" Prussia asks.

"I am writing a symphony about your great defeat!"

"But I never have lost before!"

"Oh, but you will! Now leave me alone and let me write this!"

"Poor Mr. Austria, I think he's gone rather insane," Prussia says. "That's just too bad, I guess that will leave Miss Hungary all to me."

Allies Tribe

Canada has decided to hang out with America today, instead of shrinking in the shadows as he usually does.

"I'm so thankful to you, America," he tells him.

"For what?" America asks.

"For saving me," Canada replies. "If you hadn't voted for France, I would have been a goner."

"Oh, come on, you know I hate France anyway!" America exclaims. "I wouldn't actually do something to help anyone else!"

"America's just too kind, and too humble," Canada says. "I'm so happy that he chose to keep me around instead of France."

Meanwhile, China watches the relationship between Canada and America with a close eye.

"America may be closer to Canada physically, but he knows where he has to go when he gets himself in debt," he says. "And since America will go farther and farther in debt as long as his current president is in office, he will need me more and more."

Day 20

Allies Tribe

"Hey, look, guys, we've got mail!" America shouts.

"Let's see what this is," England states, as America hands him the piece of paper for him to read.

"Is it another challenge?" Russia asks.

"Actually, it's something different," England says. " 'Bring all of your possessions to the beach marked X on this map.'"

"What is happening?" Canada wonders.

"We are having a merge," China answers. "Did you not read the instruction manual before the game?"

"I forgot about this part," Canada states.

"I'll explain. Both tribes will join each other to become one tribe. Then we will have individual immunity challenges instead of team ones. We will be going to Tribal Council every time now."

"That sounds rough," Canada replies.

"No reason for you to worry," China says. "After all, you're close to America."

Canada shudders as China says this.

"China's jealous of my relationship with America," Canada says. "He must have voted for me last Tribal Council, and he may vote for me again."

Axis Tribe

The Axis Tribe has also received an identical note.

"Remember, everyone," Switzerland announces, "no matter what, we've got to stay together as a tribe. It's the five of us against the five of them."

"But what happens if the vote ends in a tie?" Liechtenstein wonders.

"I'm glad you asked that," Switzerland says. "I read the rulebook, and it says that in case of a tie, there is a revote, then if it remains tied, we will pick rocks to choose who goes home. The one who picks the purple rock is eliminated."

"I hope I don't get that purple rock," Prussia states.

"Also," Switzerland adds, "when picking rocks, those players who are tied in votes are immune from picking a rock, as is anyone with immunity."

"Very interesting scenario here," Switzerland says. "I usually like to stay neutral, but it is in my and Liechtenstein's best interests that the entire Axis tribe vote together, and stay together as an alliance."

"This whole purple rock thing makes me nervous," Prussia says. "Obviously no one would ever vote someone as awesome as me! But that rock is totally random, I have no control over it."

Merge

The two tribes meet on the same beach, where they greet each other warmly.

"Canada! How good to see you!" Prussia exclaims.

"You see me?" Canada replies.

"Prussia is so awesome," Canada says. "He actually knows I'm here… that's all I've ever wanted."

"From now on, we'll be known as the World Tribe!" America announces. "After all, we are the world!"

The players mingle with one another, eating a meal together, while putting up some new shelter. However, that night, it is clear that there are two separate alliances.

"We must not break apart," Russia tells his former Allies tribemates, as they rest in their own shelter. "We must all vote together, and risk that purple rock that China told us about on our way over here."

"But to have our whole game come down to the picking of a rock?" England wonders. "That's really risky."

"It's time to roll the dice," Russia states. "It will take risks to move on in this game, but that's what we will have to do."

"Russia's right," China adds. "Also, let's all vote for Switzerland – he's neutral, so maybe someone on his own tribe will vote against him."

"I don't know about that," Canada states.

"I'm concerned about this rock-picking business," Canada says. "I may be invisible, but not to Ancient Rome, who would still make me pick a rock – and it may end up being that purple one. I don't want a tie."

Day 21

World Tribe

Prussia continues being chummy with Canada the next day, even while the other members of the tribe are refusing to speak to the opposing alliances.

"I really like you, Canada," Prussia says.

"So do I," Canada replies. "You are so awesome."

"I know!" Prussia exclaims. "I like someone who can appreciate my awesomeness."

"I have to admit something, Prussia," Canada states. "I'm worried about this vote."

"So am I!" Prussia replies. "I don't want to have to pick a rock."

"Why don't we just vote together and avoid the rock picking altogether?" Canada asks. "My tribe wants to vote out Switzerland – just vote for him."

"How about you join us, instead?" Prussia wonders. "I heard Austria say something about voting out Russia. Vote for him, then we don't have to pick a rock!"

"No, you should join us," Canada pleads.

"Prussia wants me to vote off Russia, which is very tempting," Canada says. "But I would rather him vote with me, so we can be with America – I'd be much happier that way."

"I hope Canada sees it my way and votes out one of his own alliance members," Prussia says. "He can be with the awesome me while getting rid of the guy who is a cheap knock-off of my name. Seriously, just ripping off the 'P' from my name? Totally not cool."

Prussia goes to talk with his alliance, away from Canada.

"I was able to find out from Canada that the Allies tend on targeting Switzerland," Prussia tells them.

"Why me?" Switzerland asks.

"I guess because you're neutral," Prussia replies. "Anyway, we should continue with our plan to vote out Russia – Canada might join us."

"Good thinking," Austria states.

"I don't like the fact that I am being targeted, but it could work out in my favor," Switzerland says. "I could end up being immune from the rock picking."

Canada also tells the Allies about what Prussia told him.

"So they plan on targeting me, huh?" Russia says. "They won't do that and get away with it!"

"Relax," China replies. "With us five all voting for Switzerland, there's no way you'll be going home. It's the rest of us who have to worry."

"I still don't like the fact that I'm probably going to be voted for," Russia says. "Whoever votes for me will pay."

Immunity Challenge

"Come on in, guys!"

The ten World Tribe members walk into the immunity challenge area, seeing a couple of bowling lanes with pins at the end.

"First things first, I'll take back the Flying Mint Bunny of Immunity."

Liechtenstein tosses the Flying Mint Bunny over to Ancient Rome.

"From now on, this Flying Mint Bunny will be only for one person to hold, and thus stay safe from the vote. Whoever holds the Flying Mint Bunny cannot be voted for, nor would he or she have to pick rocks in case of a double tie. You may also give away the Flying Mint Bunny to whoever you choose."

The players nod with affirmation.

"Let's get to today's immunity challenge. This will be a simple bowling tournament. You each will get one roll. Whoever knocks down the most pins wins immunity – or if there is a tie, we will keep on rolling until one player has knocked down more pins than the others. Make sense?"

"Of course!" America shouts.

"Then let's get started."

Canada is the first to bowl. He lines up his roll, then lets it go.

"Nine pins!" Ancient Rome announces. "That's pretty good, can it be beaten?"

Liechtenstein is next. She bowls very poorly, however, and her ball goes right into the gutter.

"Zero pins for Liechtenstein!" Ancient Rome shouts.

Hungary steps up to the bowling lane. She puts her ball right down the middle.

"It's a strike!" Ancient Rome yells. "That can't be beat! You must bowl a strike in order to tie Hungary!"

Austria follows Hungary. He tries bowling the same way Hungary did, but his ball slips a bit to the left and only knocks down eight pins.

"That will not be enough!"

America is next. He bowls with authority, and easily gets a strike.

"That's a strike for America!" Ancient Rome screams. "He will join Hungary in a tiebreaker! Anyone else want to join them?"

Russia goes next. However, he is only able to get seven pins.

"Not enough!"

Prussia goes next. He comes precariously close to getting a strike; however, one pin teeters before staying upright.

"Oh, so close!" Ancient Rome says. "But that won't do!"

China bowls next, and he knocks down all ten pins for a strike.

"Good job, China!" Ancient Rome yells. "You will join Hungary and America in the tiebreaker!"

Switzerland goes after China, but only knocks down eight pins.

"Not enough!"

England is the final player to bowl. He puts too much English on his ball, and it ends up going too far to the left, and only knocks down five pins.

"So our tiebreaker will be between Hungary, America and China!" Ancient Rome announces. "You go first this time, China!"

China bowls, knocking down nine pins.

"A good score, but will it be enough?" Ancient Rome wonders.

America then bowls a powerful roll, and it goes for a strike!

"A strike for America! Can Hungary tie him?"

Hungary lines up her shot, then puts it down the lane. It then goes for a strike!

"Another tie! America and Hungary are the only ones remaining, and this time, Hungary will go first!" Ancient Rome announces.

Hungary puts down her ball for yet another strike!

"Amazing work by Hungary! Can America stay alive?"

America rolls his ball hard again. It crashes into the pins, knocking down…

"Nine pins!" Ancient Rome shouts. "Not enough! Hungary wins immunity!"

Hungary immediately rushes over to Austria and hugs him warmly in celebration.

"Congratulations, Hungary, this is for you."

Ancient Rome tosses the Flying Mint Bunny to Hungary, who squeezes it tightly.

"The rest of you, someone's going home tonight – you've got the evening to figure out who that's gonna be."

"This helps our cause," Austria says. "If we must pick rocks, the former Axis tribe will have less of a chance of picking the purple rock – only three of us would pick rocks, as opposed to four of them."

World Tribe

The two alliances remain completely united, making it clear who they are voting for.

"Switzerland," Russia states.

"Russia," Switzerland states.

"I feel safe having immunity, not having to pick a rock," Hungary says. "Now we have to hope for a little bit of luck."

But Canada and Prussia continue to waver, as they talk to each other again.

"Come on, Prussia, join us and vote out Switzerland!" Canada pleads.

"I think it should be you joining us and voting out Russia," Prussia replies.

Tribal Council

The ten players enter the Tribal Council area, taking their seats across from Ancient Rome.

"Welcome to your first Tribal Council as one tribe," Ancient Rome states. "Starting tonight, anyone voted out will join the jury that will decide the winner of this game. The jury will then return each Tribal Council to gather information in order to make their decision. Now, as for the tribe, how are things going as one tribe?"

"We're not one big happy family," China responds.

"Explain, please," Ancient Rome states.

"It's still the Allies Tribe and the Axis Tribe," China says. "We're voting with our original tribes, and there will be a giant clash tonight."

"So you're saying it will be 5 vs. 5 tonight?"

"That's right."

"Now, as you know, if we have a double tie, we will go to the tiebreaker of picking rocks. Any worries about the picking of rocks?"

"I think we are all a bit worried," England replies. "But I think every one of us is completely committed to our own alliance and making sure we stick together."

"Even at the risk of being eliminated randomly?"

"If that's how it goes, that's how it goes," Switzerland says.

"Is there anything that could make you switch to the other alliance, Russia?"

"Not with me," Russia states. "After all, they're voting me out."

"So you already know that you're getting voted for?"

"Canada spied for us and found out that information," Russia replies.

The former Axis players look around at each other suspiciously, trying to find out who leaked the information.

"That could be good, and that could be bad," Ancient Rome states. "After all, the ones who are tied in the vote are immune from the rock picking."

"That's right," Russia responds.

"You also are safe, Hungary, from votes and from rocks," Ancient Rome tells her. "But you have the option of giving that safety to someone else, if you so wish."

"May I share the Flying Mint Bunny with Mr. Austria?" Hungary asks.

"No, you must either give it to him, or keep it yourself," Ancient Rome replies.

"Okay," Hungary says. "Because I love Mr. Austria so much, I am going to let him have the Flying Mint Bunny."

She hands the Flying Mint Bunny over to Austria, who blushes, in shock.

"That is not what I expected, but you now are at risk, Hungary," Ancient Rome states. "Austria, you are safe, as it is time to vote. America, you're up first."

The theme "Marukaite Chikyuu" plays as the players vote.

America goes to vote.

Austria goes to vote.

Canada goes to vote.

China goes to vote.

England goes to vote.

Hungary goes to vote.

Liechtenstein goes to vote.

Prussia goes to vote.

Russia goes to vote.

"This is how it goes," Russia says, holding up his vote for Switzerland. "I hope this works out."

Switzerland goes to vote.

"Now is not the time to be neutral," Switzerland says, holding up his vote for Russia.

After Switzerland comes back from voting, Ancient Rome says, "I'll go tally the votes."

Ancient Rome gathers the votes and returns to the players.

"Once the votes are read, the decision is final, and the country voted out will be asked to leave the Tribal Council area immediately," Ancient Rome states. "I'll read the votes."

He pulls out the first vote.

"Russia."

Russia nods as he sees his name.

"Switzerland."

Switzerland nods as well when he sees his name.

"Russia."

Ancient Rome pulls out the next vote.

"Switzerland."

He takes out the next vote.

"Russia."

Russia stays silent, while becoming a bit more nervous.

"Switzerland."

Ancient Rome takes out the next vote.

"Russia."

Russia begins to get even more nervous.

"Switzerland. We're tied, four votes Russia, four votes Switzerland."

Ancient Rome pulls out the next vote and opens it slowly.

"Russia."

Russia looks on with great anxiety. Ancient Rome pulls out the final vote, opening it extremely slowly.

"Switzerland. We're tied. We will have a revote, but first, you may each give a reason why you should stay. Russia?"

"I am the mighty Russia!" Russia exclaims. "I do not deserve to go home so early!"

"And Switzerland?"

"I am neutral, and innocent," Switzerland states. "Keep me around."

"Okay, it is time to revote. America, you're up first."

The theme "Marukaite Chikyuu" plays as the players vote.

America goes to vote.

Austria goes to vote.

Canada goes to vote.

China goes to vote.

England goes to vote.

Hungary goes to vote.

Liechtenstein goes to vote.

Prussia goes to vote.

"I'll go tally the votes – again."

Ancient Rome gathers the votes and returns to the players.

"Again, once the votes are read, the decision is final, and the country voted out will be asked to leave the Tribal Council area immediately. I'll read the votes."

He pulls out the first vote.

"Russia."

He takes out the second vote.

"Russia."

Russia begins to get nervous again.

"Russia. Three votes Russia."

Ancient Rome takes out the next vote.

"Switzerland."

Switzerland feels worried, seeing his name.

"Switzerland."

Ancient Rome pulls out the next vote.

"Switzerland. We're tied, three votes Russia, three votes Switzerland."

Both Russia and Switzerland look on nervously as the next vote is revealed.

"Switzerland. Four votes Switzerland, three votes Russia."

Russia heaves a sigh of relief. He now knows, that no matter what, he cannot be eliminated. Meanwhile, Ancient Rome pulls out the final vote and opens it extremely slowly.

"Seventh country voted out of Survivor: Axis vs. Allies, and the first member of our jury – Switzerland."

Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria and Hungary all gasp upon seeing Switzerland's name.

"Who did this? I must know!" Switzerland asks.

Prussia sheepishly raises his hand.

"Totally not awesome," Switzerland says.

"I knew it! I knew he'd betray us!" Austria exclaims.

"You need to bring me your flagpole," Ancient Rome tells Switzerland.

Switzerland grabs his flagpole angrily and brings it over to Ancient Rome.

"Switzerland, the tribe has spoken," Ancient Rome states. "It is time for you to go."

Ancient Rome pulls down Switzerland's flag and hands it to him. Switzerland then gives one last glare at Prussia before leaving.

"Some of you seem to be in shock over what happened tonight," Ancient Rome says. "In this game, you should expect the unexpected. You can head back to camp."

The countries head back to their camp, with the former Axis members in disbelief.

"I can't believe it," Switzerland says. "Prussia turned on me – what a turncoat! I should have listened to Austria when he was worried about Prussia backstabbing our alliance. Now, not only am I voted out, but the rest of the Axis are doomed as well."

Who voted for whom:

America – Switzerland, Switzerland

Austria – Russia, Russia

Canada – Switzerland, Switzerland

China – Switzerland, Switzerland

England – Switzerland, Switzerland

Hungary – Russia, Russia

Liechtenstein – Russia, Russia

Prussia – Russia, Switzerland

Russia – Switzerland

Switzerland – Russia

Scenes from our next episode:

All is lost for the former Axis tribe:

"You ruined everything for us – everything!" Austria continues. "All the Axis are doomed!"

"It was my only choice," Prussia responds.

"Your only choice?" Austria gapes. "You could have chosen to pick rocks with the rest of us! Now Switzerland is gone – and soon the rest of us will be gone – including you!"

And even Prussia:

"You know, we can just get rid of Prussia right away," China tells him. "Prussia served us his purpose, now he can be removed from the map again. That way he doesn't get close to others in our tribe and sneak his way past us."

Or is it?:

"Mr. Prussia may rejoin us!" Hungary exclaims. "Along vith Mr. Canada!"

"I wish I could see Mr. Canada," Austria complains.

"If they vote with us, then ve take advantage in the game!" Hungary adds.