Author's Note: Hey guys. Here's episode 9 for you. Please remember to suggest this to other people if you like it. Also, guys, because work on Season 3 is very slow, I'm thinking about slowing down how often I post the episodes. Don't worry, you'll still get the ending, it'll just come slower, that's all. Anyways, enjoy!


Previously on Survivor,

The Banff and Prairie tribes merged into one tribe known as Canmore.

In the first individual reward challenge, Payton proved that he kicks total ass, and he brought Branden and Riley to a lodge.

At the lodge, Payton attempted to get Branden to join the Banff members.

Back at camp, the former Banff members were chatting about why Payton would take Branden of all people, and the former Prairie tribe tried to think of a way to survive.

At the immunity challenge, Payton kicked ass by hanging on a bar. Yes, it doesn't make much sense. Anyways, he won the first individual immunity.

At camp, Payton tried to get Branden's assurance that he would flip. Meanwhile, Cameron told everyone to target John for being the leader of the tribe.

Duncan and John, being unable to get a straight answer on who was going from Cameron, made a plan to keep the hidden immunity idol safe for whoever survived.

At tribal council, Branden chose to remain loyal to his old tribe. However, it didn't do much good, and John was voted out.

9 are left. Who will be voted out tonight?

Episode 9

Day 22

As the tribe arrived back at camp, there was only some mild chatter before people started getting ready to sleep.


Cameron: "With John going last night, I'm starting to feel like nothing can topple us. I'm trying not to let the cockiness get to me, though. Besides, plans may change."


"Branden!" Payton demanded as quietly as he could. "Why didn't you vote with us? I thought we made a deal!"

"Guess what, Payton," Branden responded, "the results wouldn't have been different, anyway. If I went with you, all I'd be doing is getting 7th."

"You're not even getting that, now," Payton responded, and he walked away.


Payton: "Branden is going down next, no matter what happens. I will see to it that he is voted out. If I try to come to you with an offer and you reject it, then you've f***ed with the wrong guy."


"Hey, where's Duncan?" Monica asked.

"I'm not sure," Levi responded. "I just saw him look in the shelter quickly and walk away."

In actuality, Duncan was in the woods just a little ways from the camp.


Duncan: "This is the hidden immunity idol (shows it). With John gone, I have to use this to the best of my ability as a last-ditch effort to save the Prairie tribe. There's no longer any use in trying to use my coolness. People are just going to see that as a threat. It's possible I've engaged it before, but now my game-mode is engaged full-throttle."


The next morning was full of boring happenings that nobody really likes. It involved hunting and a letter to the next reward challenge.

However, things started to get interesting again when the survivors arrived at the challenge area. They were mildly shocked to see a fairly small building beside Marc, who was there as usual.

"You all ready to get to today's reward challenge?" Marc asked. Everyone nodded. "I think I'll reveal the reward first." He uncovered what was lying on a pedestal beside him. "Pizza, Coke and Brownies. Some of your favourite things to eat are lying here. The top three in the challenge will get some, and the winner will also be able to send one person to Exile Island. Sound good?" Everyone nodded at the thought of the food.

"However, you should know a little more about the challenge," Marc said. "Basically, all you have to do is go into this dark building beside me and watch a movie marathon. Last one standing wins."

"That's it?" Riley asked.

"Not quite," Marc responded. "The movies will start off decent and decrease in quality as you go along. By the end, you will be watching among the most horrible crap to ever grace the planet."

"What are we watching?" Cameron inquired.

Marc smirked. "They all end with the word 'Movie'," he said. "You will start with the Scary Movies, and then move on to the biggest crap. If you survive through Disaster Movie, we're going to have to bring out the big guns."

"Oh crap," a number of people muttered.

"Last one to still be watching wins, and you can quit at any time," Marc explained. "Oh, and there are bathrooms, but there is a two minute time limit to use them, and they cannot be used twice within five minutes. If you exceed the two minute time limit, your stall will open, a camera will take your picture and will post it all over the internet."

"You're sick!" Liam yelled.

"No, I'm just evil," Marc retaliated. "Let's get you guys started."

A short while later, everyone was seated in the building. There were nine seats, a big white screen, and a projector attached to a DVD player. Marc popped the DVD of Scary Movie into the player, selected Play, said "Enjoy, guys!" and left.

Over the next hour and a half, Marc waited outside the building while sipping a Pepsi. "Ah, product placement, I love you so," he said to himself. What was quite odd was that, other than the occasional bout of laughter, no one left the theater. His watch signaled that the movie was over, so he walked back into the building and asked, "How was it, guys?"

"It was quite funny," Liam responded. Several people agreed.

"It was stupid, but it wasn't terrible," Janelle said.

"Alrighty then," Marc said as changed the DVD to Scary Movie 2. "Before I play this movie, we will now be monitoring your faces throughout the movies. If, at any point, it seems like you have fallen asleep, you will automatically be deemed a loser." He pressed play and walked out.

Four hours and two-and-a-half movies later, Marc continued to be idle while looking at the cameras, revealing the Survivor's faces. Now that they were watching the fourth Scary Movie, laughter was rarer. Still, no one had left yet. That's when he saw Levi; he had fallen asleep.

Marc brought up his microphone and said, "Someone, please remove a sleeping Levi from the building. I'm too busy trying to pass World 6-3 in Super Mario Bros. 3."

Half an hour later, Marc gave up as he lost his last life. He walked into the building as the credits started to roll. "How are you guys doing?" he asked.

"I'm getting a little tired," Branden responded.

"It's really not funny any more," Monica said.

"Well, Levi is already gone," Marc told them. "If no one wants to have years of psychiatric help, I suggest you give up now." He waited, but one left. "Alrighty then," he said as he put in Date Movie. "Enjoy the crapfest!"

As little as twenty minutes later, Janelle and Monica left the theater willingly.

"That was horrible!" Janelle yelled as she shivered. "Someone, please help me."

"Don't worry, girls," Marc said. "You don't have to endure any more of it." He looked at his watch. "4:20 already? Damn, these guys are holding through."

A little more than an hour later, Marc re-entered the building. "How are you feeling, now?" he asked.

Several people were shivering. "Please, no more," Riley demanded.

"It was pretty bad," Cameron stated, "but if I can get through 4Kids' shit, I can get through these movies."

"We'll see about that," Marc said as he started to put in Epic Movie. Before he could, though, a voice shouted.

"Wait!" yelled Riley. "I can't take it! I give up!"

"Well, there goes Riley," Marc said. "Go join the girls and Levi." Riley hugged Marc around the waist and ran out. "Anyone else? No? Well then," Marc said as put the movie in and pushed Play.

About an hour later, Liam and Branden ran screaming out of the theater. "We can't take it any more!" They yelled.

"I'm actually surprised you made it this far," Marc said to them. "As a reward, I'll let you two split one brownie."

"Thank you so much!" Branden cried as Marc split a brownie in half, gave it to the losers, and watched as they gobbled them up greedily. "Now, excuse me as I go to address the winners."

Marc walked into the building and paused the movie, making sure not to actually see any of it. "Congratulations, Cameron, Payton and Duncan," Marc said. "You are officially the winners. However, in order to determine who will be sent to Exile Island, we must finish this movie, then determine how scarred you are by your faces. Whoever resisted the most will win." Cameron and Duncan nodded, but Payton didn't move. "Payton?" Marc asked as he moved over to him. Payton just continued to stare at the screen. "Oh God, please don't be dead," Marc said as he slapped Payton. "I can't afford a lawsuit."

However, once Marc slapped Payton, Payton's eyes began to twitch, revealing that…

"Fake eyeballs painted on your eyelids," Marc said. "Nice one. Although you technically cheated and are now out, I'm going to let you keep third place, just because I'm impressed by how you managed to put that stuff on in the theater without a mirror." Payton sulked as he walked out.

"As for you two," Marc continued to Duncan and Cameron, "I'll be back in half an hour. Enjoy!" He pressed Play and left.

Half an hour later, Marc walked back into the theater. He turned off the DVD player, turned on the lights, and examined the final two's faces. Duncan's eyes were wide with terror, and he had a huge grimace across his face. He wouldn't respond to Marc until he zapped him with a taser.

Cameron, however, only had wide eyes with heavy bags under them. "Thank God that's over," he said when Marc tried to speak to him. "At least it wasn't as bad as the CD-i Zelda games."

As the three walked out, Marc announced, "After careful consideration, due to him still being able to speak, Cameron has won reward!"

A short while later, Marc had snapped all of the Survivors out of their torment. "Congratulations Cameron, Duncan and Payton," Marc said. "As the winners, you will be able to enjoy the meal of pizza, brownies and pop just in time for supper. Also, Cameron, as the first place winner, you may choose which of these people will go to Exile Island."

Cameron thought it over and eventually chose, "Branden."

"Very well," Marc said. "Branden, step into the teleporter. It will take you to Exile Island, where you will stay until the next immunity challenge." Branden shrugged and walked in, vanishing in the light.

"As for the rest of you," Marc said, "I have nothing for you, other than therapy once you leave. Head back to camp." The remaining Survivors did so.

There was lots of disgusting things happening with Payton, Cameron and Duncan, what with the eating and the pigging out and the belching. But let's face it; they've been starving for the past three weeks. They needed some food.

As he finished swallowing his pizza, Duncan asked, "So guys, there really isn't much my alliance can do against you guys. I'm going to take a wild guess and say that I'm next, right?"


Duncan: "I'm trying to determine if the Banff alliance is planning on voting me off next. It's virtually the only way I can survive in the future, and I need all the help I can get. I'm really hoping that Cameron doesn't catch on to me, as he seems to be the brains behind the whole thing."


Cameron thought for a minute as he drank from his glass. Eventually, he said, "Yeah, I think so. Sorry buddy."

"Actually, I don't think that's a sure thing," Payton countered.

"What do you mean?" Duncan asked, laying down his pizza.

"Well you see, Branden has been quite annoying ever since we merged," Payton explained. "I know that you're the bigger threat, but I'm not sure if I can handle much more of Branden."

"Uh-huh," Duncan responded while Cameron glanced angrily while biting into another brownie.


Cameron: "I can't believe Payton. Somehow, just because Branden didn't vote with us, Payton's trying to keep his promise to take him out now. He's gonna go eventually, but he keeps on insisting. Payton's really getting out of hand."


Meanwhile, back at camp, the survivors had just finished dinner. Monica, however, was trying to be friendly with everyone.

"So, Janelle, what was the other camp like?" Monica inquired.


Monica: "Seeing as how Duncan's at the reward and Branden's on Exile Island, I decided to chat with the other tribe. Possibly, I could find a weakness in them. I'd have to be lucky, though."


"It wasn't bad," Janelle responded. "Liam, Levi and Shayan were in an alliance at one point, and they made a decent shelter, but we managed to cripple the alliance."

"So Liam and Levi are on the outskirts?" Monica asked

"Unless Payton and Riley go with them, yeah," Janelle answered. "But they probably won't, as Cameron and I did some smooth talking."


Janelle: "I just realized that it wasn't so smart to tell Monica that information. Fortunately, after reviewing the conversation, I realized I didn't give out anything too important. No one on our tribe is dumb enough to go after the other alliance yet."


Day 23

Branden woke up on Exile Island.


Branden: "This place is a hell-hole. I looked for that idol all day yesterday with no results, and I paid dearly for it. Now I'm too tired to do anything. But if I don't find food, I'll probably starve."


Branden sighed and started trudging around, looking for something edible.

Duncan, Payton and Cameron had returned to camp late last night. They didn't talk much about the food, which was quite smart of them.

However, in the morning, Monica was talking to Duncan about what she learned.

"Duncan, listen," she said. "I was talking with Janelle last night, and she let slip that there are essentially two alliances on the other tribe. One consists of her and Cameron, the other has Liam and Levi. Payton and Riley are apparently on the outskirts."

"You're serious?" Duncan asked.

"I am," Monica responded.


Duncan: "This is good news. It means that Monica's trying her best to get as much info as possible, and that it may be possible to flip one of the alliances over."


A little later, just after lunch time, Cameron was chatting with Payton again.

"Listen, Payton, you can't just think you can do what you want and that everyone's going to go with you," Cameron said.

"What are you talking about?" Payton inquired.

"I'm talking about your obsession with voting out Branden," explained Cameron. "Listen; just because he broke a deal you made, you don't have to get him now. He'll be going soon, anyways. I like you Payton. In fact, most of the tribe does. We respect how much of an effort you put into this game and helping us out. But your cockiness is starting to get out of hand."

Payton looked kind of shocked. "Geez, Cameron, I'm sorry," he responded. "I guess you were right. Branden isn't priority right now."

"Alright, listen," Cameron finished. "If Duncan wins the next immunity, we can get rid of Branden. Otherwise, Duncan is the main target." With that, Cameron walked off.


Payton: "I guess Cameron was right about my cockiness. I just wanted to get back at Branden so bad… never mind. But I have to focus on what's good for the tribe. Duncan's going first."


Riley was talking with Payton just a few minutes later. "What was going on?" Riley asked.

"Ah, Cameron was just giving me some advice," Payton responded.


Riley: "I really enjoy having Payton around. I can't imagine what would happen if he wasn't here."


Several hours later, Liam and Levi were having a little chat.

"So, Levi, if you won, what would you spend the million dollars on?" Liam inquired.

"I don't know," Levi admitted. "I guess I'd get a car, at least. Maybe a place in Jamaica."


Liam: "Even if we don't win, it's still fun to fantasize over what we might do."


Levi sighed. "Yep," he said as he looked up at the night sky, "As crappy as this place in the middle of the forest is, there's always that chance we could be paid an exorbitant amount of cash. Not only that, but I usually can't see this many stars."

Liam looked up, as well. "Same here," he added, and the two relaxed on the ground.

The next morning, the survivors made their way to the challenge area. As usual, Marc was there for them.

"We are bringing in Branden, returning from Exile Island," Marc said as Branden reappeared from the teleporter. "Are you guys ready to get to today's immunity challenge?" Marc asked. Everyone nodded. "First thing's first. Payton, I'm gonna need the immunity necklace back." Payton took it off and handed it to him. "Once again, immunity is back up for grabs.

"Today's challenge is fairly complicated compared to your last few," Marc explained. "Each of you must navigate your way through these man-made obstacle courses." He pointed to a maze of different bars in nine different lanes. "Once there, you must collect a key and return through the obstacle course to the starting point, where you must unlock one of the sections holding a flag down. First person to collect all three keys and raise their flag wins immunity, and is guaranteed a 12.5% chance at winning this game. Oh, and you can only get one key at a time. Understand?" Everyone nodded. "Let's get you set up."

A little later, everyone was in separate lanes. "Here we go," Marc said. "For immunity. Survivors ready? GO!"

All nine survivors immediately ran towards the bars and began to weave through them. Branden and Riley, due to being quite small, gained an early lead. Levi was small, too, but he wasn't as fast, meaning he was closer to the back. However, Duncan and Payton were close behind them. Cameron was moving fairly slowly, but he didn't seem to be having any difficulty, unlike Monica who was getting tangled up in the first few bars. Liam and Janelle were somewhere in the middle.

Riley and Branden managed to make it through the bars first, but as they were heading to the keys, Branden tripped. He managed to get back up, but not before Riley started heading back. Not only that, but Duncan passed Branden and Payton caught up to him.

As Riley ran back through the maze of bars, Duncan and Payton grabbed their keys and started to run back. Branden, who had lost quite a bit of energy from his fall, had lost quite a bit of his speed. He didn't get his key until Liam had passed him. He was staying in fifth place, just a little ahead of Levi.

Riley arrived back at the start and started to check to see which lock his key would open. Unfortunately, he spent so much time wasting with the first one that Duncan and Payton had gotten to their tables already. Payton just left his key on the table and ran to get his next, while Duncan examined the key and the locks and easily managed to get it on his first go. By the time Riley finally opened the right lock, Liam had reached the starting point and quickly tried to get his lock open.

"Things are going insane down here," Marc announced. "Duncan and Riley have their first locks open. Payton is trying to get all three first. Liam is working on his lock. Levi and Branden are neck and neck and close to their tables. Monica is making no progress in the maze of bars. Janelle has her first key and she's heading back. Cameron looks like he's having no trouble, but also looks like he's taking his time."

Payton quickly managed to get back through the bars a second time and grabbed his second key just as Cameron started to head back. Duncan, however, was right behind him. Riley, unfortunately, used up too much energy, and was now losing his spot to Liam.

"Liam has his lock open and has passed Riley," Marc dictated. "Branden and Levi are working… wait no! Levi has his open and his heading back!"

Payton managed to arrive with his second key the moment Janelle got back with her first, which was also the moment Branden finally got his lock open. Not only that, but a few seconds later Duncan and Cameron also returned with their second and first keys, respectively. Payton hurried back through the maze to get his last key, while Cameron, Duncan and Janelle all tried to unlock their locks.

"Monica finally has her first key, she's coming back," Marc announced. "Payton is way ahead of everyone, but he's not opening his locks. Branden is heading back with his second key. Duncan and Cameron have their second and first locks open; they're heading for their next round. Liam is back and starting to work on his second lock."

As Liam tried opening one of his locks, Riley arrived at the scene and Janelle got hers open. As she ran back, Payton started to come back with his final key as Levi was coming back with his second. Branden soon arrived as well, but he stopped to rest as he grabbed his second key.

"Monica's finally back with her first key," Marc told everyone. "Payton's almost back with his last key. Duncan has his last key and he's heading back. If he can get to the end before Payton unlocks his locks, he may just win this. Liam has his second lock open and is heading back for his last key."

Payton arrived back with his last key and started to work. It took him some time to determine which locks were which, and by that point, Levi had arrived and started to work on his second lock.

"Duncan's getting closer to the end," Marc warned. "Cameron has his second key, he's coming back. Branden and Monica look like they've given up. Riley has his second lock open; he's heading back for his last. Hey! It looks like Payton has one of his locks open."

Payton smiled as he tried to get one of the other locks open. Unfortunately, however, Duncan had reached the end of the maze and was starting to rush to the starting tables. Payton managed to open his second lock the moment Duncan arrived.

"Liam has his final key, but it looks to be a little late," Marc explained. "It's coming down between Duncan and Payton."

Duncan and Payton both struggled with their keys and locks, as they seemed to be quite rusty. After a few seconds of struggling, however, a lock was turned and a flag came up.

"DUNCAN WINS IMMUNITY!" Marc cried as Duncan yelled out in victory. Branden and Monica gave him a smile as most of the others, particularly Payton and Cameron, shook their heads.

"Congratulations, Duncan," Marc said as he placed the immunity around Duncan's neck. "You are safe at tonight's tribal council." He then turned to the others. "As for the rest of you, one of you will be going home. You've got tonight to figure out who it's going to be. Grab your stuff, head back to camp."

The nine survivors grabbed their belongings and walked back to camp.

As the survivors reached camp, the former Prairie members started to congratulate Duncan on his win.

"Great job, Duncan!" Monica told him.

"Thanks," Duncan responded. "Although I must admit that you might've won, Branden, if you didn't trip."

"Yeah," Branden added, and they all laughed.


Branden: "I'm kind of happy that Duncan managed to win the immunity challenge today, but I'm aware that I'm now the target tonight because of it."


Meanwhile, Cameron was talking to Payton.

"Well, Payton, it looks like you're going to get your wish after all," said Cameron. "Duncan won immunity, so we can vote Branden out tonight."

"I'm glad about that, but I have to thank you, Cameron," Payton responded. "If it wasn't for you, I'd probably still be going crazy about it."

"You're welcome," Cameron told him, and he walked off.


Payton: "I'm glad that I got over the 'We must get Branden out' thing. Otherwise, I think I would be a target tonight."


Cameron walked over to Janelle, who was working on the fire by herself. "Janelle, we need to talk," Cameron told her.

"Sure thing," Janelle said as she followed Cameron into the woods. "What's happening?"

"We need to blindside Payton tonight," Cameron answered calmly.

"What?" Janelle asked, shocked. "Why?"

"Payton may have gotten over the Branden thing, but he's still unstable," Cameron explained. "Not only that, but we know how much of a challenge and jury threat he is. Think about it; this may be the only time to eliminate one of the best contenders for the grand prize, and we still have a 5-3 advantage over the other tribe."

Janelle thought about it for a minute. "You're right, Cameron," she said. "We need to take him out while we can."


Cameron: "While what I said about Payton was true, I also think he's a possible strategic threat. Not only is he friendly and strong, but he's also a lot smarter than he lets on."


For some reason, possibly just to be friendly, Liam, Levi and the former Prairie tribe were hanging out together.

"Does this look infected to you?" Levi asked the rest of the group while showing them some kind of cut. That's when they noticed Cameron.

"What do you want, Cam?" Branden asked.

"I was hoping you guys could help me vote out Payton tonight," he responded.

"Are you serious?" Liam demanded.

"I am," was Cameron's response. "He's strong at challenges and is incredibly well-liked. If he gets to the final two, his chances of winning are extremely high. This may be our only opportunity to take him out. What do you say?"

After a long, awkward silence, Duncan finally said, "We'll think about it. Right?" Everyone agreed.

Liam and Levi separated from the others. "Do you think we should do it?" Levi asked.

Liam thought for a moment. "We might as well. It might help our chances a little."


Liam: "I just hope for the love of God that Cameron knows what he's doing."


The former Prairie tribe was thinking things over.

"Was he telling the truth?" Branden asked.

"I think so," Duncan told him. "If he was lying, the only reason would be to give us false hope, and that's generally not a smart thing to do."

"So we're going for it," Monica said.

"Not necessarily," Duncan told them. "If Cameron thinks we're all voting for Payton, and Payton's still voting for Branden, then an opportunity emerges; we could blindside Cameron while he's trying to blindside."

"But what would we gain from that?" Branden inquired.

"Well, the pros would be that the biggest strategic threat on Banff is gone and we'd have a bigger chance to make a comeback," Duncan explained. "The cons are that Payton, the biggest physical threat, would still be here, not to mention that it would rely on Liam and Levi not listening to him."

"What are we going to do?" Monica asked.

"I have to think about it," Duncan responded. "I'll tell you when I've decided."


Duncan: "Even though I really want Cameron gone, having us vote for him will risk Branden still being voted out, or that Cameron finds out what we did. I'm not sure if it's worth that risk."


Just before they went to tribal council, Payton told Riley, "I have bad vibes."

That night, the survivors made their way to tribal council. There's no need for the tedious details.

"We will now bring in the members of the jury," Marc said. "Sean, and John, voted off at the last tribal council." The jury walked in, wearing fresh clothes, and sat on the jury benches.

"Duncan, how did you feel to win this round's immunity?" Marc asked.

"It felt great," Duncan responded. "Actually having this thing and knowing that you can't be voted off feels great, because I'm pretty sure I'd be going home without it."

"This is a question that I'm sure everyone here wants to answer," Marc stated. "Who actually enjoyed the movies shown at the reward challenge?"

Most of the survivors cringed at the question, with the exception of Levi, who didn't last to the bad ones, and Cameron, who said, "They were tolerable, at best."

"Cameron, how can you say they were tolerable when they're considered to be among the worst movies ever made?" Marc inquired.

"Because I know that, no matter how bad something gets, I always remind myself they can't be worse than the CD-i Zelda games," was Cameron's response.

"Payton, the Banff tribe has an obvious lead over Prairie," Marc asked, and Sean and John frowned at this statement. "Do you feel like a Pagonging could occur here?"

"Possibly," Payton answered. "It would be the ideal solution, but things change in this game. You can never know what's going to happen."

"Cameron, do you agree?" Marc asked.

"Definitely," Cameron responded. "One minute, you're doing a boring straightforward thing, and then a new opportunity to break away from the linearity comes up. This game never stops with those."

"Branden, any concern it might be you tonight?" Marc asked.

"There is," Branden responded. "Because Duncan won immunity, and because I pissed some people off, it's quite likely that I'm the next target."

"We'll see," Marc said. "For now, it is time to vote. Duncan, you're up."

One by one, the votes were cast. Some of them:

Voter: Votee: "Reason."
Cameron: Payton: "Sorry, Payton. It's purely strategic."
Payton: Branden: "I stopped targeting you for denying my offer, but you're still gone."
Levi: Payton: "The more I think about it, the more this vote makes sense to me."
Duncan: ???: "In the end, I believe this is the best decision."

"I'll go tally the votes," Marc said once everyone had come back. He returned with the voting urn. "Once the votes are read, the decision is final. The person voted out will be asked to leave the tribal council area immediately. If anyone has the hidden immunity idol, now's the time to play it." No one moved. "I'll read the votes.

"First vote: Branden." There were no surprised faces.

"Payton. One vote Payton, one vote Branden." Payton glanced at Branden.

"Payton." Payton's eyes widened.

"Payton. Three votes Payton, one vote Branden." Payton cursed at the Prairie tribe.

"Branden. Two votes Branden." Branden sighed.

"Payton. That's four votes Payton, two votes Branden." Payton's mouth widened as the next vote was revealed…

"10th person voted out of Survivor Alberta: Kids' Edition and the 3rd member of our jury," Marc said as he turned over the vote. "Payton. Five votes, that's enough. You need to come bring me your torch."

Payton gave out a big sigh, patted Riley's shoulder, who's mouth was still wide open, and brought his torch over to Marc while Sean and John kept high-fiving each other.

"Payton, the tribe has spoken," Marc said as he snuffed out his torch. "It's time to go." Payton gave a weak smile and walked off.

"Well, if we learned anything from tonight, it's that you never know what will happen in this game," Marc said. "Grab your stuff, goodnight."

The remaining eight survivors walked away, Riley's mouth still hanging open.


Payton's final words: "I was totally blindsided, but deep down I felt that it might happen because I lost immunity. Oh well. I still believe I played a good game, other than the little Branden incident."


Closing Notes: Ah, Payton. I'll miss you buddy. Payton was supposed to be the strong, smart guy who everyone liked, and was actually considered to be the winner by me at one point. However, I think his great qualities led to his downfall, as explained here. Still, I enjoyed writing for him a lot, and he was one of my favourite characters this season. Now that he's gone, what will the Prairie tribe do next? They'll need to come out ahead in both of the next episodes, or they may still be screwed.