Episode 7 - To The Top
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The sun was setting, and the teams were preparing themselves to go to bed in their respective mansions. On Fiji Mindeeka's side, all 4 members of the team were having a nice conversation at dinner, being served by butlers for winning the last challenge.
Andy sipped some tea, "So guys, what do you think about...um...uh.."
Jerome looked curious, "What?" Andy seemed embarrassed.
Andy: (CONF.) I honestly have no connection to this team at all...they're just so...caught up with each other it's so...weird for me to be against an alliance of 3 like Smith implied...what do I do?
Sera and Smith came in and took seats near the boys and started eating. A whole conversation about dancing fails started to go on.
"One time, I remember I was at my dad's theater and I fell off the stage! I literally started crying and ran off! But, my sister, who I'm really close to, helped me cope with the failure and I feel so much more happier with my dancing!" Sera smiled. Jerome hugged her, and she seemed uncomfortable at first, but then went along with it.
Smith chuckled and started playing around with her food, eventually, she decided to leave as well, "Alright guys...kinda sleepy now...going to bed! Night!" She soon left.
"Night!" Sera yelled and laid down on the floor, but Jerome got up and followed Smith, "Wait Jerome! Where ya going!"
"Huh? Oh just getting something from my room," Jerome said, leaving.
Now they camera moved over to the hallway leading to the bedrooms. Smith was walking quietly through the halls, but soon heard someone yell, "Yo Smith!" A bit scared, Smith turns around anyways.
"Huh?" Smith asks, curious as to why Jerome was following her, "What's going on?"
Jerome got close up to Smith, "I need to let you into something...I don't like the fact that you're getting closer to Sera than I am...and I'm simply asking you to back off!"
Smith looked shocked and laughed, "Wait...what? You think that I'm getting too close with your technical girlfriend? Ha...well you're wrong! We're just good buddies! And besides, I'm allied with her and you! What's the deal? Jealous?!"
"Yes I am! I don't get how I've known Sera longer yet you've made it an effort to whisper things to her that make her laugh! And it makes me uncomfortable!" Jerome pointed his finger at Smith, "I don't appreciate what you're doing here and I'm telling you to back off!"
"Excuse me?! No! I'm not backing out of an alliance with someone I'm already friends with! Stop being so jealous and insecure about your unbalanced relationship with Sera and just get with it!" Sera started going off to her room in anger.
Jerome was confused, "What's that supposed to mean?!" But, he was too late and Smith shut her door.
Smith: (CONF.) I can't believe it! Jerome doesn't trust me with a girl that doesn't even like him! Gosh so insecure and jealous!
Jerome: (CONF.) Smith better back off from getting closer to Sera, or she'll be paying for it!
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It was nighttime now and the contestants were finally either sleeping or with each other in different rooms. Mira was tired from the events of the last challenge and fell asleep with Kamren, who was still unable to convince Mira to make up with Alexandra. Jerome also fell asleep, giving a kid to Sera before she went to sleep too.
But, 4 people that weren't asleep were Alexandra, Elias, Andy, and Smith.
The first 2 you saw were Alexandra and Elias, who were in Alexandra's room, staring at the gun that Miles snuck back in but was eliminated because of it. Now, the two had to decide what to downing it.
"What done so with this?" Alexandra starts, "I feel so guilty for being related to Miles's elimination... should I give it back to Manny and promise to not get it again?"
Elias shook his head, "I really don't think so. Manny might kick you off the show I mean... think about it. Do you think that Manny would assume that Miles went to get something in the outhouse for himself only? Like Manny wouldn't assume that me and you were a part of Miles's sneaking around? Of course not! He's not dumb! In my opinion, you should keep it."
"But, if I do give it back, maybe Manny will give me some reward or some bonus!" Alexandra adds in.
A few seconds pass until Elias starts laughing out loud, "Are you serious?! Considering all the trouble you've been going through on this show?! I'm pretty sure Manny's pushing you into some mental pain or something, not sure but... I'm tired... going to sleep... night." Elias gets up from the floor and leaves Alexandra's room, shutting the door behind him.
Elias: (CONF.) Now that the alliance has dropped to me and Alexandra, it could easily mean a tiebreaker in votes if we lose the next challenge again! Kamren is technically on our side as well... since he wants the girls to make up, so maybe if Mira pushes him too much he will finally vote against Mira and she'll finally go home! *sighs* Then this stupid beef that started out of nothing will finally end...YES!
The camera went to Smith's room, where she was making origami with paper she found in a desk in her room. She seemed a bit tired but it didn't stop her from doing something she actually found interesting.
Soon, she heard a knock at her door so she went up to greet whoever was there and noticed it was Andy, who was sweaty and tired, "Andy! What... what happened? Why are you so sweaty and tired?!"
Andy came into Smith's room without asking and laid on her bed as well, making Smith roll her eyes in annoyance.
"Come on dude, spill it. What's going on?" Smith asked again.
Andy finally lets it out, "I want to create an alliance with you..."
Smith was surprised, "Really? Why? You already realize that I'm in one, right? With Jerome and Sera?"
"Yeah yeah...I know... but, it's pretty obvious to tell that Jerome doesn't like you, and considering the fact that I have no alliances here, I want to ally with you... betray your old one and join me... it'll save the drama you have with Jerome... come on."
Smith thought for a second, "True... it'd feel good to help someone who has nothing going in to the final 8 so... sure but... what can I get out of it?"
Andy chuckled and pulled something out of his pockets. He showed that it was Smith's phone with earphones plugged in and wrapped around the phone, "I'll do anything to make it far...and this is what I did for you."
"Huh... oh...I...oh my... what?!" Smith cheers out loudly, grabbing her phone and being quieted down by Andy, "How... how..how did you get this?!" she whispered out loud.
"Well... let's say that Manny was out with producers on another island making the challenge for tomorrow which gave me enough time to hack into the security camera system so I could get your phone without any cameras looking at me... and by the way, my dad taught me how to hack if I ever was in the military..just a quick trivia crack." Andy started laughing, making Smith laugh as well.
Smith started laughing and gave Andy a big hug, "I don't care about all that you did! I'm in with you Andy dude!" Andy smiled then left Smith's room, letting her finally listen to her type of music in peace and quiet.
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It was the next morning and the final 8 were pretty much doing what they usually do. They had all finished breakfast and started going about their day until about noon, when Manny decided to gather them all up before they would start the challenge.
"Okay, now, it has come to my attention that apparently a certain someone seems to be doing their best to make someone else go home, so I've decided for a big switch up...a team change!" Manny grabbed a clipboard from an intern.
"WHAT?!" everyone screamed, shocked. But, Alexandra looked to Mira, who wasn't shocked at all, she was actually smirking.
Alexandra: (CONF.) I can't believe this... Mira must've had something to do with this she... she's got too much power over how she treats this game! First she makes us turn our things in then now she asks for a team change! Ahhh!
Mira: (CONF.) After hearing the reason for Miles's elimination, I knew for a fact that Alexandra made Miles do that. Come on, would Miles actually have done that?! So, I'm just going to leave my team and avoid the drama now... a new leaf with new people!
"So...Mira and Smith, switch teams! Yep! There we got it!" Manny then threw the clipboard away in annoyance that he had to do this.
Mira strutted over to Fiji Mindeeka, her new team, but was stopped by Kamren, who was surprised by the change, "Wait... Mira... did you have something to do with this?" But, Mira didn't respond and flipped her hair while passing Smith, who was looking worriedly at Any, her new ally.
Kamren: (CONF.) I can't believe this... Mira she... she told Manny to switch the teams up but didn't think about me with this...huh...I...I've been betrayed...and the worst part is... I still have feelings for her.
Mira: (CONF.) Kamren wants me to make up with Alexandra but I refuse to! Anyways, I know that Kamren would ally with Alexandra and Elias in an instant if I went too far, so switching teams now is my best chance at making the merge, where I'll really get nitty and gritty!
"Now that the teams have been switched around, it's time to canoe over to 'Rock Climbing' Island!" Manny motioned to an island near them, and set his eyes there.
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The teams were now at the island where their next challenge would be at. They eyed a large mountain with various crevices, sides, and holes in it. On the floor were large ropes with belts on it, probably to attach each other to it.
"Okay um... it's a simple challenge you know, climbing to the top of the mountain... takes teamwork... something you guys have been lacking for some time now! First team that gets to the top first wins! Ready...GO!" and the teams ran off to a rope to get ready to climb the mountain.
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The camera was on Fiji Mindeeka right now. They tried to untangle the rope to make it easier to find where they can belt themselves in, but had some trouble with it.
"Um...okay here...just put that under here and then we could...yeah yeah right there..." Sera told to Mira, who was working harder than she has had this entire season. Soon, after finishing her section of the rope, Mira buckled herself in and went off to help some other part of the team.
"Who needs help?!" Mira cheered, going over to Jerome, who accidentally got tangled up in the rope mess. She helped him, then noticed that her team was already set, "Okay...so how are we gonna climb up the mountain without falling down?"
Andy had an idea. He got a large pike and set it on the end of the rope and threw it into the air, making it hit the top of the mountain, "Aha! Got it! Alright, we're good to climb...and Mira...make sure you'll be alright, you're at the end and no one will be there to protect you if you fall."
Mira nods, "Got it!" she looked over to her past team, eyeing their arguments, "Okay! Let's go Andy! You're at the front!" Andy nods and stars climbing the mountain, with Sera, Jerome, and Mira following behind.
Now Fiji Kindeeka was the main attention now, and the cameras panned at Smith arguing with Alexandra on how to do the challenge.
"Could I please try and win this challenge for us?! Please?! It'll be a new experience I can try for fun!" Smith bargained.
Alexandra sighed and shook her head, "No Smith! This is literally a challenge we have to win! I've done this before to combat evil before, and I could give the team a win and save us from elimination!"
"But..." Smith started. But, Alexandra decided to interrupt.
"You know what Smith? Go ahead. Go ahead and do this challenge that I'm already good at! And let's see how it goes! If we lose...we all know what'll happen to you!" Alexandra then goes off to buckle her belt to start climbing.
Smith cheered, "Yes!" and headed off to the front to get ready to climb the mountain.
Alexandra: (CONF.) I really wanted to lead today's challenge since Mira isn't here to cause any troubles, but Smith has a completely different way viewing the challenge! She thinks it's fun but at the same time it's dangerous! But, I don't want to cause any drama especially with a new team member - which could mean a new alliance member.
Fiji Kindeeka finally began climbing up the mountain, only to realize that Fiji Mindeeka were almost hallway up there.
"Come on Mindeeka! Pull through!" Sera yelled, encouraging Andy, who was still climbing fast.
Andy: (CONF.) Back at military camp, I always found rock climbing fun, and it's really coming in handy right now!
Andy kept moving up, not having any problem moving past the crevices that were inside the volcano. But, he seemed to be the only one doing work since Sera was tired, Jerome tried but couldn't get close to the mountain to do anything, and Mira's belt was letting loose, almost about to fall.
"Um...guys? I think...I...uh..AHH!" Mira screamed, her belt letting go and her falling down, only to be holding onto a ledge that poked out of the side of the mountain, "AHH! HELP ME! I'M GONNA FALL!"
Her team turned around at the shock of it, "Mira! Oh no!" Sera screamed, "What are we supposed to do?! Andy?!"
"I...I don't know! Jerome do you think you can..." Andy yelled.
Jerome started tousling around in his belt, "No! I don't even know her?!"
Mira was annoyed and mad at Jerome, "Seriously? Someone help!"
Fiji Kindeeka were almost as close to Fiji Mindeeka and had noticed the situation at hand.
"Look at Mira! Hanging off a ledge!" Elias yelled, "Damn!"
Smith was surprised, but kept moving on, "Can't let that affect us!" She son got up to level wight the other team, "What's up guys? Ready to lose?!"
"Smith! Be nice and help us! Mira might die!" Sera complained.
Kamren scoffed and mumbled, "Wouldn't mind that honestly."
Alexandra watched Mira struggle, then, with her strength, unbuckled herself from the rope and threw herself at Mira, grabbing her and grabbing Fiji Mindeeka's rope, "Okay! She's alright! Bring her up!" And with that signal, Andy started climbing up more.
"But not us!" Smith yelled. Because of the movements that Alexandra made, Smith lost control and let go of the mountain and her team started sliding down the mountain.
After a few more movings, Andy reached the top and pulled Sera, Jerome, Mira, and Alexandra up.
"Thank you so much!" Mira screamed, starting to cry and hugging Alexandra, "Thanks for saving! I guess you DO care for me and my wellbeing!"
Alexandra smiled happily, "Thank you so much for making up with me though!" She hugged Mira more, with the rest of Fiji Mindeeka smiling over the happy apologizing.
Manny was already up on the top as well, "Well, Fiji Mindeeka win again! Guess Fiji Kindeeka better get ready for elimination!" With this, everyone but Alexandra, who was on the other team, cheered.
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(Elimination Ceremony)
Kamren, Smith, Alexandra, and Elias were sitting next to a fire, awaiting the results. Manny arrived and sat with the team, ready to give the results.
"So Alexandra..." Manny started, "Mira finally apologized with you, how does it feel?"
Alexandra smiled and clapped her hands, "So happy! I mean, I knew saving her like that would make her like me again! It feels great!"
Elias chuckled, "Wow..." he looked to Kamren, who seemed emotionless.
Manny nodded, "Well...technically, Alexandra, you were supposed to go home since you lost the challenge for your team, but the team switch that Mira told me to make up will just make up for it...so...goodnight guys!" Manny left, and eventually, Fiji Kindeeka left the campfire as well, content that no one was going home.
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That elimination wasn't interesting at all, but I'm just trying to switch some things up! Hopefully you guys still enjoy the story!
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