Previously on, Survivor,
On the morning of Day 19, the 9 remaining survivors merged into the blue Sapphire tribe. With the girls down in numbers, Zola wanted to find cracks in the men in order to stay alive.
Zaeed and Yuri were worried that Duck and Jiro would flip over to the ladies, and convinced them that siding with the girls would hurt their game. Duck agreed, but still wasn't sure. Meanwhile, Zola made a deal with Jiro about flipping to the girls.
At the immunity challenge, Zaeed taunted and held his way onto victory, securing himself immunity for the vote, and also bringing Judith back into the game.
Back at camp, Judith joined the alliance of Yuri, Zaeed, and Geno, and they were planning on voting for either Presea or Zola. The women, on the other hand, were planning on voting for Geno or Yuri.
Zola tried to make amends with Judith, hoping she could jump back over to her side. Judith entertained the idea, but she didn't trust Zola. Also, Judith had access to the hidden immunity idol still.
At tribal council, Duck and Jiro sided with the men and Judith, sending Presea, the biggest threat, packing in a 6-4 decision. This left Applejack, Derpy, and Zola on the oust. 9 are left, who'll be voted out tonight?
Final 9: Applejack, Derpy, Duck, Geno, Jiro, Judith, Yuri, Zaeed, and Zola
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Sapphire Day 22
Zola sat in the shelter, not very happy at all after last night's events.
"Last night, Presea was voted off, and it put the nail in the coffin for myself, AJ, and Derpy. But, I'm not sitting around, hoping for these guys to vote me off. I've got power, strategy, and influence." - Zola
After a while of thinking, Zola went off into the maze, carrying some sticks, strings, wood, and her sword. She had a crafty idea in her head.
"The fake idol's been done to death. Etna had a great idea, but I can do better. I'm gonna craft a fake idol, and then... sneak it into one's bag with a small note unsigned. Hopefully, they'll use it, and hopefully raise suspicion." - Zola
Using her sword, she carved the piece of wood into a small star shaped object. She smirked at her creation, before pulling out a small piece of paper, writing a small note on it. After it was written, she signed it, 'From a friend'.
Zola walked back into camp, and placed the now-wrapped fake idol in one of the guys bags, without being noticed.
"I just hope it works..." she muttered to herself.
"Even if it doesn't help save me, Derpy, or AJ, at least it might do some heavy damage after we're gone." - Zola
Meanwhile, Yuri, Jiro, and Zaeed were talking in the shelter.
"We're set to go for the next 9 days," confirmed Zaeed, "We pick an order, and take out Applejack, Zola, and Derpy in 3 straight tribal councils."
Yuri nodded, "I'm down with that."
"Last night was a success, surprisingly. I was a little afraid that Jiro and Duck wouldn't stick with the men, but long behold, they did. I just hope they don't flip flop back and forth..." - Yuri
"Thank you for staying with us, Jiro," said Zaeed, being surprisingly thankful, "Had it not been for you, Geno's ass would've been gone last night."
Jiro nodded, "It was nothing. I want to remain loyal to Volt, as you guys were my starting tribe."
"I don't know... I think voting Presea out instead of Geno was a mistake for me. But, what choice do I have, really? If I flip again, Volt will be pissed with me, and I rather keep the good word of my allies." - Jiro
Yuri patted Jiro's back, "We're a solid group of five, dude. Once all the women are gone, the game is ours!"
Jiro lightly smiled at him.
"What Jiro and Duck don't know, is that Judy is our fourth person in the main core alliance. My plan is: get to the Final 4 with me, Judy, Zaeed, and Geno. Vote Geno out at four, and hopefully get Zaeed out at three, and land me and Judy in the Final 2." - Yuri
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Sapphire Day 22
Jiro went over to his bag for a moment, to search for the maze map to go searching for fruit with Applejack and Duck.
"A little while into the day, I decided to go out into the maze, and collect some fruit for the tribe, as we were running low." - Jiro
Duck and Applejack waited by the maze entrance, watching Jiro, as he was the one they were waiting on.
As Jiro pulled out the map, he also pulled out a wrapped object.
"Hmm?" he said to himself quietly. He placed it in his pocket instead of unwrapping it, and returned to Duck and Applejack.
"Ready?" he asked. Both Applejack and Duck nodded.
"Sure am!" smiled Applejack.
Duck nodded, "Let's go."
All three of them entered the maze. Once they were in, they split off into groups; Applejack went off on her own, and Jiro and Duck stayed behind. Jiro pulled out the wrapped object.
"Look what I found in my bag..." said Jiro, beginning to unwrap the object. Inside was the fake idol that Zola created. However, he did not know this.
"A... hidden immunity idol..?" said Duck in surprise.
Jiro also saw the note attached to it, "Hmm... 'I don't need this anymore. I figured it would be nice in your hands.' Signed, a friend..."
"I don't know who handed me this idol... but this just sounds... a little fishy to me. Who in their right mind would give me a hidden immunity idol, much less give it up?" - Jiro
Duck shrugged, "I don't know, Jiro... I'd keep it, just in case... but... you need to find out who gave it to you."
"I know, and I will." agreed Jiro.
"I don't know who gave Jiro this immunity idol, but it's worth every penny, honestly. Right now, it's useless, because we're in a great position, but after the girls are gone, we'll need this." - Duck
Meanwhile, Applejack was off in another maze area. She told the boys she was searching for fruit, but truth be told she was actually looking for the hidden immunity idol.
"Ah know ah'm the element of honesty, but this here is Survivor. No one and nopony can be trusted out here in the Forest Maze. Ah needed to get out and find the hidden immunity idol, and help the girls out." - Applejack
Applejack had only one clue to work off of, and it was Zola's clue from back in the day. Applejack used the clue to search high and low for the idol...
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But came up unsuccessful.
"Ah gosh darn it..." sighed Applejack, a bit peeved.
"Ah tried, but ah didn't have enough clues to find the idol in the first place. Ah need to get sent to Exile Island, and get another clue." - Applejack
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"Come on in guys!"
The remaining survivors entered the challenge area.
"Guys ready for today's reward challenge?"
Everyone nodded, excitedly.
"For today's challenge, you will be divided into teams of three. You will be tossing metal balls out onto a playing field of tiles. There are four tiles for each team of three. Once all four tiles have been broken, your team is out. Your goal is to knock out all of the tiles of the other two teams. Last team standing, wins reward."
"The winning team will enjoy a picnic in the center of the Forest Maze. You will enjoy sandwiches, brownies, fruit, wine, and more. Let's pick teams, and we'll get started."
Blue Team: Duck, Zaeed, and Zola
Brown Team: Geno, Jiro, and Judith
Orange Team: Applejack, Derpy, and Yuri
Duck, Geno, and Applejack went up to toss first. Duck and Geno's balls landed on brown tiles, while Applejack's landed on a blue tile. Geno face palmed.
"Just like that, the brown team is down to only two tiles, blue team has three, and the orange team is still intact."
Zaeed, Jiro, and Derpy were next to toss. Both Zaeed and Jiro missed with their tosses, but Derpy's landed on yet another blue tile.
"Derpy connects, placing the blue team at two tiles remaining."
Zola, Judith, and Yuri were the next ones to toss. Zola smashed a brown tile, and Judith's ball accidentally took out the last brown tile.
"Come on..." complained Judith.
"The brown team is out of the challenge."
Yuri's ball also hit one of his own tiles, placing the orange team at three left.
Duck and Applejack went back up to toss. Both of their balls smashed the opponent's tiles, placing the blue team at only one tile left, and the orange team at only two tiles left.
Zaeed and Derpy went back up. Both of their shots missed.
Zola and Yuri returned to toss. This time...
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Both of their shots took out the opposing tile again, which meant Yuri took out the last blue tile.
"Blue team is out! THE TEAM OF YURI, DERPY, AND APPLEJACK WIN REWARD!"
The team cheered and hugged eachother.
"Congratulations you three! You will be enjoying a nice picnic off in the middle of the forest maze! One thing you have left to do: who will be going to Exile Island?"
The three talked about it.
"How about we send Geno?" suggested Applejack.
Geno nodded, and collected a map from Jeff.
"Geno will return at the next immunity challenge. You three can head out in that direction, and follow the path to your picnic. As for the rest, I've got nothing for you, head on back to camp."
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Exile Island Night 22
Geno walked into the lonely area, and collected the clue off the table.
"Should come in handy." he noted to himself.
"Honestly, I'm glad they sent me to Exile Island, because now I don't have to worry about one of the girls getting the clue." - Geno
Geno laid down in the mini shelter on Exile, and simply rested the entire time, as there was nothing to do.
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Reward Day 23
Applejack, Yuri, and Derpy arrived at their destination, and sat down where all the food was located.
"Mmm! Delicious!" giggled Derpy, grabbing a sandwich almost immediately.
Yuri sat down in between the two ponies, grabbing a wine bottle, and popping it open..
"I'm glad to of won the reward challenge. It's a nice break from the game, even if it is only a few hours long. The only thing that worries me, is the fact that two of the girls are here. They might try to pull something onto me." - Yuri
Applejack smiled at the picnic in front of her, but wasn't sure on what to eat.
"So many good things..." she noted, "But... ah can't decide!"
Yuri chuckled, "The wine's pretty damn good, Applejack. Maybe... try a brownie."
"Ah don't know..." she murmured.
Yuri took a brownie, and took a bite out of it, smiling, "Tastes good..."
Derpy nommed on her sandwich, watching the exchange.
"Maybe... ah could try a brownie..." Applejack nodded, smiling.
Yuri nodded, taking another brownie, and handing it to her, "Here you go."
Applejack smirked playfully, and took a bite out of the brownie, still in Yuri's hand. Yuri blushed slightly, chuckling.
"You were right!" smiled Applejack, "It tasted darn good!"
"Not sure what was going on between Yuri and Applejack, but whatever it was, it must've meant something. If Applejack is trying to sway Yuri over to our side, um... that might help a little." - Derpy
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Sapphire Day 23
Jiro and Zola were talking in the shelter.
"Listen, you're playing your game, and I'm playing mine," explained Zola, "Nothing says we are forced to work together just because we're from the same universe. I respect the fact you sided with the men."
Jiro nodded, "Glad you understand, Zola."
"Zola and I had a small discussion involving the last tribal council, and she basically said that, you know, she's fine with me and her not working together. Zola's a friend, but this is a game for a million dollars, and sometimes, even your friends can't be trusted." - Jiro
"But... I do wanna ask you something..." said Jiro, turning to look at her.
Zola raised an eyebrow, "What about?"
Jiro reached into his pocket, and pulled out her fake idol, "Did you give this to me?"
Zola was shocked that it was his bag that she placed it into, but she kept the shock hidden.
"Hmm... so Jiro has my little fake idol. Actually, this'll turn out just fine, because I can improvise the situation." - Zola
Zola smiled a little, and nodded, "Yes. I did. I figured that since I didn't want it to go to waste, I might as well give it up to you."
"But... what do you mean 'waste it'?" asked Jiro, slightly confused.
"Well, if the men figured I had an idol, they might try to force me to flush it, and cause AJ or Derpy to be voted out..." explained Zola, "Wouldn't want that, would I?"
"True..." replied Jiro.
"Apparently, Zola was the one who gave me the immunity idol, saying that she knows she's lost the game, and thinks she can't do much anything to save herself or the two ponies. Still... seems fishy..." - Jiro
Meanwhile, Zaeed and Judith were off talking.
"Damn... 23 days out here in the Forest Maze..." noted Zaeed, looking up at the many trees, "Makes you think what's waiting for you back home..."
"Who do you have waiting for you, Zaeed?" asked Judith, looking over at him.
Zaeed sighed a little gruffly, "To be honest, no one. I have no family. All passed away by now."
Judith frowned a little, hearing that.
"Despite his gruff, tough personality... I feel a little sorry for Zaeed. He's got no one waiting for him back home. I can kind of see why, him being a mercenary and all... but... wow." - Judith
"You got anyone back home, Judith?" asked Zaeed, looking at her.
"Friends... family... that sort of thing..." Judith sighed, feeling a little bad, knowing Zaeed did not share the same thing.
Zaeed nodded.
"Survivor has been the adventure of a lifetime, and no one will ever get to hear about it, 'cept for some scum at any bar I visit..." (shakes head a little) - Zaeed
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"Come on in guys!"
The remaining survivors entered the challenge area.
"We'll now bring in Geno, returning from Exile Island, and Yuri, Applejack, and Derpy, returning from their reward."
The aforementioned survivors joined up with the others on their mat.
"Guys ready for today's immunity challenge?"
Everyone nodded excitedly.
"I'll take back immunity from you, Zaeed."
Zaeed did so.
"For today's challenge, you will be attached to a rope, which is tied around a bunch of obstacles. You must navigate yourself around the obstacles, whether it's going up and over, through them, or going down and under. The first three to finish move onto the final round. In this final round, you will do the same thing, except this obstacle is a little taller, and requires climbing. Let's get you all situated, and get started."
Everyone got hooked onto the rope, and got ready.
"Survivors ready? GO!"
Everyone darted out into the obstacle course, flipping themselves through each obstacle. Doing the best so far were Geno and Zola, and doing the worst were Duck and Judith. Duck was struggling a lot, while Judith got tangled up.
Derpy soon had to back track after she got tangled, while Zaeed, Jiro, Yuri, and Applejack went through the course at a slow steady rate.
Geno and Zola were doing the best, and were soon done with the first round.
"Geno's in! Zola's in! We're waiting on one more person!"
It came close between Applejack and Yuri for the final spot...
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"Applejack's in! We have our three! Applejack, Geno, and Zola!"
The other six survivors sat down on a bench.
The three winners got situated on the final obstacle.
"First person to finish, wins immunity, and is safe tonight at the vote. Survivors ready? GO!"
All three of them tackled the large obstacle. Applejack and Zola climbed up, through, and under like pros. Geno wasn't doing as well as the girls.
Applejack took a slight lead over Zola, flipping herself around the obstacles, but Zola wasn't far behind her. Applejack kept looking behind her to check on Zola's progress, which in turn slowed her down a little.
Zola was quickly catching up to Applejack. She knew that if she didn't win this, she believed she was the one the guys would target for the night.
In the end...
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Zola managed to pass Applejack, and reach the goal.
"ZOLA WINS IMMUNITY!"
Everyone cheered for Zola.
"Good job today, Zola! You have the immunity necklace, and you cannot be voted out tonight. As for the rest of you, one of you going home, and will become the first member of our jury. See you all tonight."
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Sapphire Day 24
Geno, Yuri, and Zaeed were talking in one of the maze areas.
"Well, Zola's safe tonight," grunted Zaeed, "And good for her. She probably would've been our target."
"Yesterday, Zola won immunity, so tonight it's either going to be Derpy or Applejack going home. I believe at this point, the guys plus Judith all want to stick together, and we're gonna keep it that way." - Geno
"So, which pony are we voting off?" asked Geno.
Zaeed rolled his eyes, "I'm not even gonna answer that question. Just look at them, and tell me which one is the more physically strong and capable one..."
"That would be... Applejack." replied Geno.
"Exactly," nodded Zaeed, "Derpy is not a threat period. Applejack is, and therefore, the perfect target tonight."
"Damn Zola got the immunity, but it doesn't matter. It only gives her three more days out here in the Forest Maze. Tonight, we're taking out Applejack. The pony's a threat, believe it or not." - Zaeed
"I'm down with that," nodded Yuri, "Applejack it is, then."
Zaeed looked over at Yuri, "Go rely that information to the boys and Judith, will ya?"
Yuri nodded, and left the area, leaving Zaeed and Geno alone.
"Again, tonight, there could be a chance that Duck and Jiro jump over to the ladies, and take one of the guys out. I doubt they would, though, because that would only screw themselves in the long run." - Zaeed
Meanwhile, Zola, Derpy, and Applejack were talking.
"Ah think it's me tonight guys..." sighed Applejack, "Ah think you sealed my fate Zola..."
Zola shook her head, "And I apologize AJ, but there's nothing really I can do. If I give up my immunity, they'll come after me."
"I won the immunity challenge, and this places the hot seat onto Applejack, as she's stronger then Derpy. The men would look like dorks if they keep Applejack around to be honest." - Zola
"It's not your fault, sugarcube. We really didn't stand a chance to begin with anyway..." sighed Applejack again.
Derpy sniffed, "I'm gonna miss you Applejack..."
Applejack smiled, placing a hoof on Derpy's shoulder, "Ah'll be okay, sugarcube... you and Zola better rustle up the men."
"The only thing that can save me are some votes from the men, and the two most likely candidates are Jiro and Duck. If they vote with us... ah stay. If not, ah'm gone." - Applejack
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The Sapphire tribe entered tribal council.
"Tonight, the first member of the jury will be chosen, meaning the game will be changing. Judith, does the fact that the person being voted out tonight will be joining the jury change how you vote?" asked Jeff.
Judith shook her head.
"No, not really. My strategy will remain the same, the only difference will be to make sure I do not get on the jury's bad side." replied Judith.
"Derpy, are you at all concerned about the vote?" asked Jeff.
"Yeah, I am. Being that the women are on the chopping block, this puts myself and Applejack in a bad spot, and Zola gets to sit pretty with immunity around her neck." replied Derpy.
"Zaeed, the men seem to have a strong bond. In your eyes though, is that true." asked Jeff.
"I have to say that some of the men have a strong bond. I honestly think the Volt tribe isn't strong as a unit yet. I want to have faith in them, but I need to see it first, before I can goddamn believe." replied Zaeed.
"Geno, how should the vote go tonight?" asked Jeff.
"Physical threats are a big factor in tonight's vote. We need to eliminate the threats so that other players can win immunity and go farther into the game. I know I would like immunity some day." replied Geno.
Applejack nodded.
"Zola, you feeling lucky to have that necklace on?" asked Jeff.
Zola nodded.
"Jeff, if I didn't have this necklace, the men would be writing my name down tonight, simple as that." replied Zola.
"Okay, it's time to vote, Jiro, you're up."
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Applejack's Vote: Sorry sugarcube... (Geno)
Jiro's Vote: I have nothing to say. Good game. (?)
Yuri's Vote: You're a great pony, and I loved getting to know you... but it's a game. Sorry. (Applejack)
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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, Geno. (He nodded.)
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Geno. Two votes Geno.
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Geno. Three votes Geno.
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Applejack. One vote Applejack, three votes Geno.
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Applejack. Two votes Applejack, three votes Geno.
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Applejack. Tied three votes Applejack, three votes Geno.
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Applejack. That's four votes Applejack.
Ninth person voted out of Survivor Forest Maze, and the first member of our jury, Applejack. That's 5, it's enough, you need to hand me your torch.
Applejack nodded, accepting her fate. She hugged both Derpy and Zola before handing her torch over.
"Applejack, the tribe has spoken."
He snuffed out her torch.
"Time for you to go."
Applejack turned around, "Have fun y'all, y'hear?" She then trotted out.
"Another girl bites the dust. Let's see if the men can finish the job, or if what Zaeed said actually comes true. Grab your torches, and head on back. Good night."
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Applejack's Final Words
"Ah'm proud of the way ah played the game. Ah stayed loyal to my alliance, and ah represented my element of honesty well in this game where lying is a requirement. Ah didn't think ah could do it... but ah did. Thank you for letting me enjoy a nice experience."
VOTE
Applejack – Zaeed, Judith, Yuri, Duck, Geno, and Jiro
Geno – Zola, Applejack, and Derpy
