Previously on, Survivor,
Ryan, Arlando, and Andrew decided that Heath should be the next to go.
Meanwhile, Peter confronted Michael about the Evelyn boot that occurred about 10 days ago. It made Peter a bit weary of Michael.
At the reward challenge, Farmer beat his opponents to win a helicopter feast. He took Michael with him, and sent Peter to Exile Island.
Back at camp, Heath tried to rejoin Andrew's alliance, after being excluded in the Kruz vote. But it was all a lie. It even raised suspicions between Heath and the 3-person alliance.
At the immunity challenge, Arlando mastered the puzzle and won immunity.
Before tribal council, Andrew, Arlando, and Ryan were stuck between voting out either Michael or Heath. At tribal council, the 3 voiced their concerns with the vote. It made Heath feel so vulnerable, that he played the idol that Kruz gave him. However, the 3-person alliance targeted Michael instead, and sent him packing. 8 are left, who'll be voted out tonight?
Final 8: Andrew, Arlando, Heath, Mark, Matt 'Farmer', Natalie, Peter, and Ryan
Jury: Michael
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Coconuts Day 25
Arlando was a bit surprised at Heath's move.
"I can't believe Heath had an idol, not only that, but Kruz's idol. Heath is playing a really sneaky game, and needs to be dealt with." - Arlando
"Next target," said Ryan, "should be Heath, if nothing else pops up."
Arlando nodded, "Yeah, man. Heath is becoming too much of a sneak."
"If Heath was really with us, he would have shown us the idol. It was really dumb of him to not share the idol with us. We would have used it as a team." - Ryan
Meanwhile, Peter and Matt were talking.
"Why did you vote out Michael?" asked Matt, peeved.
"I didn't trust him. He voted out one of our alliance members. Since when is that the game of Survivor?" complained Peter.
Matt rolled his eyes, "It is the game if you want to win challenges!"
"Peter put us in a bad spot. Sure, Michael would of still been voted out because of Heath's stupid idol, but Peter just indirectly told me, '#%$# you and your alliance.'. He and I are the next to go. I can feel it." - Matt
"Just be aware of the fact that you and I are going home next." muttered Matt.
Peter rolled his eyes.
"Matt is mad because I voted Michael. I knew he was going home anyway, as I knew Heath was dead-on sticking with the Scratches, so voting Heath would be useless." - Peter
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"Come on in guys!"
The tribe arrived at the challenge area.
"Guys ready for today's reward challenge?"
Everyone nodded.
"For today's challenge, you will divided into 2 teams of 4. Together you will navigate through an obstacle course. First team to the finish wins reward."
"Winners will leave here and be taken by train to a spa. While your there, you will enjoy a good full class meal. Worth playing for?"
Everyone nodded.
Team 1: Arlando, Andrew, Ryan, and Peter
Team 2: Mark, Heath, Natalie, and Matt
"Survivors ready? GO!"
Team 1 took an early lead running through the course, using Ryan and Peter's speed, Andrew's skill, and Arlando's brute strength. Team 2 was taking it nice and slowly. Matt was hoping that Team 1 would mess up at some point.
Matt's theory proved wrong, as Team 1 continued to move forward; breaking down walls, and jumping over walls. However, Heath felt this surge of competitiveness in him, and then he started to burst through the course.
Then came this difficult part where the team had to jump through this hole in the wall. Both teams struggled trying to get Arlando and Heath out of the hole, because of their big body size. But Arlando wasn't even trying to get through, like Heath was. Team 2 took the lead.
Once Arlando was freed from the hole, Team 1 started to catch up, but it was too little too late.
"THE TEAM OF MARK, FARMER, NATALIE, AND HEATH WIN REWARD!"
All of Team 2 hugged and cheered.
"Good job guys, you are going to a spa. Before you go, though, send someone from Team 1 to Exile Island."
After some talking...
"Andrew."
"Alright Andrew, off to Exile Island for you."
Andrew nodded and left.
"Ryan, Arlando, and Peter, I've got nothing for you. Head on back to camp."
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Exile Island
Andrew got his third clue from the box.
"I've gotten two clues from Exile, and Ryan gave me another clue back in the past. Right now, with 2 idols here on Exile, nows the time for me to find one." - Andrew
Andrew used his third clue, which told him to search within the jungle, and look through trees.
Andrew went around each and every tree, maybe around 14 or so many, until...
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Andrew discovered a hidden immunity idol.
"Awesome!" cheered Andrew.
"I'm so hyped right now! Now, once I get back, I'm showing it to Ryan and Arlando. But not Heath, otherwise he might pull a move to get me out." - Andrew
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Reward
After each of the 4 survivors had taken a shower and gotten a massage, Mark and Matt started talking.
"Listen, we need to work together." said Mark.
"I was thinking that," muttered Matt, "It just bugs me that Peter wants me out because of Evelyn."
Mark nodded, "Well, I'm sure he's the next to go, anyway."
Matt looked at Mark, "But don't you guys want Heath out?"
Mark shrugged, "I don't know. Andrew and Arlando call the shots on who goes home and who doesn't. That's why I voted Heath, because they didn't tell me or Natalie that they've switched from Heath to Michael."
"Right now, myself and Natalie feel like we're being used by Andrew and Arlando. So, if I can get Matt, Peter, and Heath on our side, then we can throw out the power players. I've done it once with Kory, can I do it here?" - Mark
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Coconuts Day 26
Ryan and Peter were out by the beach cleaning dishes. (their cooking pot, mainly)
"Listen," said Peter, "I want you guys to keep me around longer."
Ryan raised an eyebrow, but did not look at Peter.
"Why?"
Peter frowned before saying, "I don't trust Heath or Matt at all."
Ryan nodded, "Who can't?"
Peter chuckled, "I know, but I think Matt isn't as untrustworthy as Heath. Heath needs to go quickly."
Ryan nodded.
"Peter said that he was willing to vote out both Heath and Farmer with my group of 3. That's great, because I feel like I can trust Peter more then I can with Heath." - Ryan
So, Ryan went to Arlando.
"Screw Heath now," stated Ryan, "Peter's on board with us."
Arlando shrugged, "Fine. But will Andrew like it?"
Ryan shrugged, "Who cares, I'm sure he will, as he also wants Heath out as well."
"Heath is no longer with us, and Peter is now jumping ship. Once we get either Heath or Farmer out next, then we do not need Mark or Natalie's vote any more." - Arlando
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"Come on in guys!"
The tribe arrived at the challenge area.
"We'll bring in Farmer, Natalie, Mark, and Heath, returning from their reward. And also Andrew, returning from Exile Island."
All 5 of them were greeted to open arms.
"Guys ready for today's immunity challenge?"
Everyone nodded.
"I'll take back immunity from Arlando."
Arlando did so.
"For today's challenge, you climb up a long, tall pole, and hang onto it for as long as you can. Last one standing wins immunity, guaranteed 3 more days out here in Emerald Hill."
Everyone climbed up their respective poles.
"Challenge has begun."
-30 minutes in-
Ryan slides down, giving up.
"Ryan's out of the challenge. Down to 7."
-1 hour in-
Heath, feeling confident about his position, slides down.
"Heath is now out of the challenge. Down to 6."
Ryan and Arlando both smirk.
-1 hour 30 minutes in-
Jeff comes in, bringing a plate of cheeseburgers.
"You have 15 seconds to slide down or not. If no one takes it, Ryan and Heath get the cheeseburgers."
Mark, Matt, and Natalie all slide down, all of them very hungry.
"Now we're down to 3."
-2 hours in-
Andrew looked over at Arlando, muttering, "Let's slide down. Peter needs this immunity more then ever right now."
Arlando nodded, and both he and Andrew gave up.
"Just like that, Peter wins immunity!"
Everyone cheered for Peter as he slid down the pole.
"Well, Peter you are immune for the vote. For the other 6 people, one of you going home. See you tonight."
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Coconuts Day 27
Matt sulked on the way back to camp.
"For some reason, I'm thinking that tasty cheeseburger might be my death wish. Peter, I think, won immunity because Andrew and Arlando wanted him to win. I'm hoping they take out Heath." - Matt
Andrew went into the jungle with Arlando and Ryan.
"Okay," started Andrew, "Guess what?"
"What?" asked Ryan.
Andrew pulled out the hidden immunity idol.
Arlando was in awe, "Sweet! Awesome, dude! Now we're in control!"
He high-fived Andrew.
"I'm glad Andrew found the idol, now we have total power over the vote tonight." - Arlando
"Alright," said Andrew, "I've been thinking about the vote, and maybe it's a good idea that we keep Heath around longer."
"Why?" asked Ryan.
"We need his vote. If we vote him off and Mark and Natalie aren't with us 100%, we'll be sitting ducks."
Arlando smirked, "Not anymore. Ryan got Peter to vote with us, now who needs Heath right now?"
"Still," persisted Andrew, "Think about the jury, though. We might lose jury votes with Heath."
"He has a point." replied Ryan.
"Looks like Heath is sticking around tonight. Because it's our only choice, Farmer is the one going home tonight." - Ryan
Mark and Natalie were talking.
"Are we really being played by the other 3 Scratches?" asked Natalie.
Mark nodded, "Oh yeah, and from what they've told me, Matt's going home."
"Should we vote with them, or try to catch them off guard?"
Mark thought for a minute.
"My mind will be made up at tribal council." - Mark
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The Coconuts tribe entered tribal council.
"Bring in the first member of the jury,"
"Michael, voted out last tribal council."
Michael was wearing a black sweatshirt and blue jeans.
"Okay. Mark, how was the reward?" asked Jeff.
"Awesome, just awesome. I really wanted to just stay there the whole day. It was so relaxing." replied Mark.
"Natalie, do you feel outnumbered by all of these guys?" asked Jeff.
"Not one bit, these guys actually adore me. It's crazy." replied Natalie.
Heath rolled his eyes.
"Arlando, tough vote tonight?" asked Jeff.
"Nope, just sticking to the booting order of the Grounders. I do feel sorry for this one though." replied Arlando.
"Farmer, how concerned are you that it's you?" asked Jeff.
"Concern level is at about 95 out of 100. Really, I'm worried that tonight's my night." replied Matt.
"Okay, it's time to vote, Mark, your up."
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Matt's Vote: This is just a throw away vote, nothing personal. (?)
Ryan's Vote: So, guess old McDonald had a cheeseburger today, huh? Sorry my friend. (Matt)
Mark's Vote: This vote is not strategic, it's strictly part of my game. (?)
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"If somebody has the hidden immunity idol and you would like to play it, nows the time to do so."
No one did anything.
"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, Ryan. (Ryan raised an eyebrow, but shrugged it off.)
Farmer. One vote Farmer, one vote Ryan.
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Farmer. Two votes Farmer, one vote Ryan.
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Farmer. Three votes Farmer, one vote Ryan. (Matt knew it was him now for sure.)
Farmer. That's four votes Farmer.
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Eleventh person voted out of Survivor Emerald Hill and the second member of our jury, Farmer. 5 votes are enough, you need to hand me your torch.
Matt sighed, and said, "Bye guys. It's been a blast."
"Farmer, the tribe has spoken."
He snuffed out his torch.
"Time for you to go."
Matt turned around, "Next time you eat a cheeseburger, make sure it doesn't screw you over." He smiled and then left.
"Yet another Grounder was voted out of the game. For the las 2 remaining Grounder members, it's key for them to try to win immunity. Grab your torches and head on back to camp. Good night."
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Matt – Natalie, Heath, Mark, Ryan, Arlando, Peter, and Andrew
Ryan – Matt