Previously on, Survivor,
With Lobo gone, the Espada tribe was on the outside of the numbers. Zod saw no choice but to stick to his tribe, even though the likes of Vyse and NiGHTS he didn't trust. Meanwhile, Garrus and Kitana made a deal to go to the Final 3 together, with Galaxo. However, Garrus was weary of keeping Kitana around.
Believing Mega Man was on the outside, thanks to Fluttershy telling NiGHTS, Vyse tried to make him see sense by pointing out his position on the La Flor tribe, and what he could do to change the game. Meanwhile, Stryker told Garrus that their deal was off, and no ill manners towards him.
At the immunity challenge, all of La Flor aside from Garrus sat out of the challenge, and Garrus went on to defeat all four Espada players to win immunity.
Before tribal council, La Flor confirmed Zod as the next to go, seeing him as the biggest and most dangerous foe left in the game. Meanwhile, Zod saw a grand opportunity to throw Fluttershy under the bus for her mistakes, although Stryker and NiGHTS thought there was no reason to target Fluttershy. Mega Man also told Vyse he was sticking with La Flor.
At tribal council, Zod told everyone about Fluttershy's lies. He revealed what she said about Mega Man, and how she convinced him to inadvertedly not flip from Espada. His outburst caused Vyse and NiGHTS to flip on Zod, and vote him off. Zod then became the second member of the jury.
After tribal council, Garrus comforted Fluttershy, and told her that she still had a lot to learn, but she shouldn't be told off because of such. On the flip side, Kitana and Galaxo were irritated with Fluttershy's decisions, although Garrus defended her.
Fluttershy and NiGHTS spoke for a little bit about other things, and also spend as much time together, as NiGHTS needed to find a way to get into the alliance of five. However, when Kitana got paranoid, she approached Mega Man about trying to get NiGHTS out next, afraid Fluttershy would tell her things that were secret.
At the immunity challenge, Vyse pulled his way into victory, winning immunity, and putting NiGHTS and Stryker on the chopping block.
Before their second vote, Kitana and Mega Man wanted to vote off NiGHTS, while Garrus and Fluttershy wanted to get rid of the stronger Stryker. Galaxo was in the middle, and he was going to be the one that decided the fate of either NiGHTS or Stryker.
At tribal council, Galaxo's decision was to send NiGHTS home over Stryker, and NiGHTS became the third member of the jury. 7 are left, who'll be voted out tonight?
Final 7: Fluttershy, Galaxo, Garrus, Kitana, Mega Man, Stryker, and Vyse
Jury: Lobo, Zod, and NiGHTS
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Verde Lima Day 28
Both Vyse and Stryker were shocked to see that NiGHTS was the one voted off, as Stryker was under the impression that he was leaving.
"The fact that I'm still in this game says a lot right now. After Vyse won immunity, I knew I was toast, but when NiGHTS got the boot, I was shocked. But it could be their worst mistake yet, because Vyse and I have a lot of fight left, and we're not quitting." - Stryker
Both men wandered off down one of the trails to fill up water jugs that morning.
Vyse spoke up, "We need to come up with a plan. We have 11 days left out here, and we're both leaving likely in 5 days. I'm sad NiGHTS is gone, but I'm not giving up."
Stryker nodded, "Of course, and listen, I think I do have a plan. I had this vision in my head about how we could move forward in this game. Sounds crazy, insane, and unlikely to work... but build up paranoia, you'd be surprised."
"Stryker and I right now need to win every immunity challenge from here on out. We have no one willing to flip to our side, and it sucks because we could be the best options right now for some of these players to even have an inkling of winning the million." - Vyse
"Well, I'm listening, man." noted Vyse, filling up the water jug once they arrived.
"You or I have to win the reward challenge," explained Stryker, "When we do... we need to find a clue to a hidden immunity idol. And if there isn't one? Make a clue. You see where I'm going with this?"
Vyse nodded, "I don't think there are idols in this game... so like you think we should make a fake one?"
"Exactly," nodded Stryker, "If we make a 'clue', and put it in a spot near us... and take it when someone's looking, then we can get the paranoia rolling. Then we'll spend all day after the reward challenge looking for it."
"This is a ballsy play, but that's part of my strategy right now. Right now, as any good cop would, I'm laying undercover. Appearing to be out of it, and not really here to play. That might be why I stayed, as I told Garrus our deal was over, and that I'm not even gonna try and save myself. With this idol? We can raise paranoia, and get them to start turning on eachother just a few days early." - Stryker
Stryker continued, "We'll discuss this after reward, because we may not even pull this off. But you have my word that we will make it out of this alive."
Vyse nodded, and shook Stryker's hand firmly.
"Stryker has a last minute scheme, and I fully believe it could work. Even if it doesn't? I think we could start to pull some cracks open just a little bit more to make the final days a little more crazier before Day 39." - Vyse
Meanwhile, back at camp, Garrus and Galaxo were tending to the fire and cooking some of the fish that Mega Man caught from earlier.
"I wasn't fond of the NiGHTS vote, but it doesn't matter," noted Garrus, "As long as the five of us stick together, I have no problems moving forward."
Galaxo nodded, "Precisely! We're voting Vyse next if he doesn't win immunity. If he does, we're putting Stryker out of his misery. Nothing can go wrong at this point. Kitana and Mega Man need to start winning immunity now."
"We're in a good spot right now. It's 5 against 2, and the 2 remaining Espadas have little life in this game. The only way anything bad can happen is if one of them walks away with individual immunity. Vyse already won one, so that worries me." - Galaxo
"Have you been thinking about the Final 3 yet?" asked Garrus.
Galaxo nodded, "Indeed I have. Mega Man will be the first to go, sadly, as he'll win easily. Fluttershy is going to the end no matter what, and... I would like to take you with us. Any complaints?"
Garrus shook his head, "None at all. Kitana's sweet and tough, but she's been an amazing leader for La Flor. She'd win easily over both of us, I'd think."
"I don't think it's possible for me to win this game at all now, given how that it's likely going to be a Final 3 this season. But I just have to try to take the right two to the end. Fluttershy is an easy decision; she's well liked but I think the jury will award someone who did play the game. Between Garrus and Kitana, Kitana was the La Flor leader, so she'll probably win if she's in the end." - Galaxo
Galaxo and Garrus shook eachother's hands firmly, set on that Final 3 deal.
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Verde Lima Day 28
Vyse was down with Mega Man by the beach cleaning newly caught fish to be cooked.
"I'm just really, really hoping there's something I can do to stay in this game." sighed Vyse.
Mega Man frowned, "I know, Vyse... I think you truly deserve to stay in this game, but if the tribe says you have to go, I can't go back on it."
"Vyse has a lot of pride in himself, and I think he's starting to lose hope that he can succeed in this game. His life is hanging by a thread, but I think if he steps up his game, wins more immunity challenges... I think he'll be back in it to win it." - Mega Man
"I just hope that if I win reward, I can find a clue to the hidden immunity idol." sighed Vyse once more.
"Sorry to break the news, but... there aren't any immunity idols this season," replied Mega Man, "Fluttershy, and I assume Quan Chi as well, had a one use only immunity idol when they were not picked on Day 1. So... those hopes are shot."
Vyse shook his head, "Can't lose hope, you know? I mean, Reals vs. OCs, and Koopa Beach went without idols all season... and then at the merge, there was an idol."
"This isn't part of Stryker's plan, but I decided to kinda bring up the discussion of a hidden immunity idol after the merge. Mega Man says he doesn't think there will be one... but I think he'll be surprised when I'm right, and he's wrong... I hope." - Vyse
"Anything's possible, Vyse. Just don't give up hope. You have a good chance to win these immunity challenges from here on out. I'm sure you can do it." reassured Mega Man.
"Thank you for the encouragement, Mega Man." smiled Vyse, patting his back softly. Mega Man nodded back at him with a smile.
"But eventually, this game will turn ugly. Our lovely La Flor Five will have to start turning on eachother, and pulling the knifes out to stab eachother, so there's a good chance that kind of craziness will give Stryker and Vyse some, if not a lot, momentum." - Mega Man
Meanwhile, Garrus and Fluttershy were laying down in the shelter, relaxing after doing some chores around camp.
Garrus rolled his head over to look at Fluttershy, "I got us into a good alliance for the Final 3... you, me, and Galaxo. You good with that?"
Fluttershy laid there in silence, before speaking up, "Oh, um, not really... like, um, I said. Final 4 I really, really want to go."
"When, um, we made our alliance... I told Garrus that I wanted to be fourth place at best because, um, I think he, Kitana, and Galaxo really, truly deserve to win this game. I don't think I do. I mean... if I'm in the, um, Final 3... I'll be taking away one of their shots... and that's just not me to take something away." - Fluttershy
"I know, I know," sighed Garrus, "But we need you.. and I think you truthfully deserve a shot in the Final 3. Didn't one of your friends in Equestria make it to the Final 3?"
"Oh yes, um, Rarity did 2 years ago, but um... she didn't get any votes to win." replied Fluttershy quietly.
Garrus nodded, "Well, I think you could get votes if you're with me and Galaxo. NiGHTS might vote for you... Vyse might vote for you... maybe even Kitana and Mega Man. There's always a chance for you to win."
"Well, um... um... maybe." frowned Fluttershy.
"Fluttershy has a heart of gold, and that's a tough heart to crack open. I respect her decision, but it's not making it easy on me. If I can convince her to at least give it a shot... then maybe she'll feel good about herself for trying." - Garrus
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"Come on in guys!"
The remaining players arrived at the challenge area.
"Guy's ready for today's reward challenge?"
Everyone nodded excitedly.
"For today's challenge, you will answered a series of questions about your fellow tribe members. If you answered within the majority, you will get a chance to make a chop on someone's rope. Get three chops, you're out of the game. If there is a tie, everyone goes. Last person left standing wins reward."
"For your reward, all of you will be picked up by a boat and be taken to a local casino for dinner. On the menu are seven items based on value and taste. Today's winner will be in charge of that menu. Let's get started."
Everyone grabbed a color cube, and got ready for the challenge.
"Okay, first question: Who do you think is the most honest player left in the game?"
Galaxo, Garrus, and Vyse said FLUTTERSHY.
Fluttershy, Kitana, and Stryker said GARRUS.
Mega Man said VYSE.
"It's a 3-3 tie between Fluttershy and Garrus. Those are the correct responses, so everyone but Mega Man will get to have a chop."
Fluttershy chops Vyse's first rope. Galaxo follows suit with another chop on Vyse's rope. Garrus sent in the finishing blow, and took Vyse out of the challenge. Kitana then chopped Stryker's first rope. Stryker went in for pay back, and chopped Kitana's first rope. Vyse had his last and only shot, and took one of Galaxo's ropes.
"Just like that, Vyse is out of the challenge. Stryker, Kitana, and Galaxo all took one hit. Everyone else has 3 hits left. Second question: who is under the false assumption that they are smart?"
Stryker said GALAXO.
Mega Man said STRYKER.
Fluttershy, Galaxo, Garrus, and Kitana all said VYSE.
"Clearly, Vyse has the most answers, and Vyse is the correct answer. Everyone gets a chop except Stryker and Mega Man."
Fluttershy hits Stryker's second rope, and Galaxo finished him off with chopping his final rope. Garrus then hit Mega Man's first rope. Kitana then hit Mega Man's second rope.
"Stryker's out of the game. Fluttershy and Garrus still have 3 hits, Galaxo and Kitana with 2, while Mega Man only has 1 hit left. Third question: who has proven to have the best leadership skills?"
Fluttershy, Galaxo, and Kitana all said GARRUS.
Garrus and Mega Man said KITANA.
"Garrus is the correct answer, so everyone but Garrus and Mega Man get to make another hit. Mega Man still hasn't made a hit all game."
Fluttershy took out Mega Man's last rope, and eliminated him. Galaxo then chopped Kitana's second rope, while Kitana returned the favor.
"Mega Man is out of the challenge, and we're down to four players left. Fourth question: who should run for the president or leader of their country?"
Kitana said GARRUS.
Fluttershy, Galaxo, and Garrus all said KITANA.
"This time, Kitana is the correct answer. Everyone but her got it right, so they all get another chop."
Fluttershy took out Kitana's last rope. Galaxo took Fluttershy's first rope out, while Garrus fully eliminated Galaxo.
"Kitana and Galaxo are out of the competition. This leaves Fluttershy and Garrus in the game. Because Fluttershy has two hits, and Garrus has three, we have ourselves a winner. Garrus wins reward!"
Everyone clapped and cheered for Garrus.
"Great job today Garrus! You will be in charge of the menu tonight, and you'll be able to decide who gets what however you want. You'll be heading over later tonight, so please enjoy! I'll see you all there."
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Reward Night 28
Everyone arrived at the Casino Night Zone which was located on Angel Island, and nearby the Mushroom Hills as a result.
"After 28 days of seeing mushrooms everywhere... it was great to walk in a casino with neon lights... slot machines, and even better... food that was not a mushroom." - Garrus
They were instructed towards the dining area of the casino, and everyone's names were listed on the table, indicating where to sit. Stryker took note of the flower vases and the napkins near each seating.
"Since both Vyse and I went on reward, along with everyone else, I knew it was a grand opportunity to pull off our plan. We have to be quick about it at the beginning, just so our cover isn't blown. I want to stay in this game, and this could be my only way." - Stryker
Once everyone took their seat, Jeff met up with them moments later.
"Welcome to the Casino Night Zone!" smiled Jeff, "Garrus Vakarian, must feel great to win this reward! You will be in charge of the menu, which you can see right over here."
Jeff moved aside to see a tray of seven food items. From left to right: grilled steak, ham and cheese sandwich, french toast with bacon, smoked sausage, a healthy salad, a baked potato, and a cold bowl of rice.
"What are you gonna do, Garrus?" asked Jeff.
"Well, I think I'm going to be fair here," explained Garrus, "I want to go in order of the placing of the challenge. Me, Fluttershy, Galaxo, Kitana, Mega Man, Stryker, and Vyse. They can pick what they want. For me... I'll take the grilled steak."
"Very well then." agreed Jeff, "Then we'll go down the line. Fluttershy?"
"Well um... the salad, please." smiled Fluttershy.
"The ham and cheese sandwich!" smiled Galaxo.
"I'll take the smoked sausage please." nodded Kitana.
"French toast sounds good to me!" smiled Mega Man.
"Well... I'm gonna be nice to ya, Vyse. I'll take the rice." replied Stryker.
With all the food items select, with Vyse getting the left over baked potato, everyone got up to go get their dishes, and add anything else they wanted on it from the condiments bar. Stryker stayed behind, and quickly ripped off a little bit of his napkin that could resemble a note.
He rolled it up into a tube, and placed it in the vase near Vyse's seat. He then caught up with the others to get his meal. He whispered over to Vyse, "It's in the vase. The 'note'." Vyse simply nodded, and sprinkled pepper onto his baked potato.
"So far, so good. If our plan works, this could be the biggest comeback in Survivor history, and you know me. I'm always willing to become a part of Survivor history!" - Vyse
Garrus took some spices and seasoned his steak perfectly. Fluttershy didn't add anything onto her salad, and neither did Galaxo to his sandwich. Kitana squirted some hot sauce next to her sausage, and Mega Man got some syrup onto his french toast. Stryker and Vyse were the first two to return to the table. Vyse noticed the note, and ignored it for the time being, wanting to eat first.
Eventually, everyone was eating, and enjoying their dinner.
"To the Final 7!" toasted Kitana.
"To the Final 7!" everyone else returned the toast, and cheered before going on with their meal.
Vyse finished about half of his baked potato, and decided to reach into the vase for the rolled up napkin in there. He was sitting right in front of Kitana and Mega Man, and when he pulled the 'clue' out, Kitana noticed him during the whole thing, while Mega Man wasn't paying attention.
"During the dinner, I was in perfect harmony, enjoying my sausage, and getting some energy in me to last these last ten days. However. I set back into game mode when I noticed Vyse reach into the vase, and pulled out... what appeared to be a rolled up note or paper or something. When the game is involved, that probably means it's a clue to the hidden immunity idol." - Kitana
Vyse looked over at Stryker, who was sitting next to him, and winked knowingly. Stryker nodded, confirming that he had it, before finishing up what was left of his rice.
"How is everyone enjoying their dinner?" asked Mega Man, noticing how silent it was for the time being.
"Oh, this is absolutely delicious. Turian delicacies are one thing, but I've had human made food, and steak is one them." smiled Garrus, cutting into his steak.
"I wish there was a way just to make that steak reappear on my plate after I finished it. It was that good. This was a good break from the game, but I know that once this is over, the game is back on, and we have to continue forward with our plan. And that plan is to take Vyse and Stryker out." - Garrus
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Verde Lima Day 29
As the tribe returned to camp after their night at Casino Night Zone, Vyse and Stryker hung back behind and whispered a few more things.
"Once at camp, run off down the water trail." whispered Stryker.
Vyse raised an eyebrow, "Won't they get suspicious?"
Stryker shook his head, "Doesn't matter, we're at the bottom. Besides, they need to believe we're looking for an idol."
"Once we got back to camp, it was time to put our plan into motion. We're going on... well... a fake idol hunt. I don't know if anyone saw Vyse take that 'clue', but if they did... I hope it works to convince the others that we're out looking for it. God I hope this works..." - Stryker
Once everyone settled back at camp, Vyse set his bag next to Stryker's, and gave him a nod. Once he did, both men darted off down the trail very quickly, leaving the five La Flor members to question what was up.
"What are they up to?" questioned Galaxo, a little confused.
Kitana noticed they were running off, and grew very suspicious, "I think I may know..."
"At the reward, I saw Vyse find a rolled up note, like you would any reward. However... given how Fluttershy said there was only one immunity idol, I really question why there's one now. But who knows... this might be one of those merge exclusive idols." - Kitana
"Well, what do you think?" asked Galaxo.
"I saw Vyse take a note out of one of the vases during our dinner," explained Kitana, "If anything.. they're out looking for the idol."
"But, um... I thought there was only one idol..." noted Fluttershy, quietly.
"Never overthink the possibilities." noted Garrus to himself.
"Kitana saw Vyse find what she thinks is the clue to an exclusive hidden immunity idol at the merge. Now, I think anything is possible, but I'm not going to assume anything at this point. Both Vyse and Stryker need a leg up, but an idol can only save them one vote." - Garrus
Galaxo shook his head, "Even if they find it, they're going to bluff.. I believe what Fluttershy said. I think there is no hidden immunity idol."
Kitana shook her head, "I don't think so. Maybe I'm just not as blind as you are." That comment made Galaxo roll his eyes.
"Even if they find an idol, it doesn't matter! We're five against two. Once you use it the first time, it's gone, and we're voting you out up to the Final 4. So I'm not worried if they find it. Not at all." - Galaxo
Deep in the middle of Blue Fungus Island, Vyse and Stryker were digging from area to area. As they dug, they spoke about their plan.
"Hmm... I think it sounds realistic if the clue somehow leads you up to the very top of the mushroom." suggested Stryker.
Vyse blinked, "You mean at the top of the Blue Fungus? This giant mushroom?"
"Stryker is insane if he thinks I'm gonna climb up this mushroom to find a fake idol. Well... not only do we need to feign looking for it, but we need to actually make it, which I've been assigned to do. I do have some supplies for it, even some of my own personal items." - Vyse
Stryker nodded, "Climb up the mushroom... use your cutlass to cut a hole through the top, just so you can get on top of it, and dig into it. Then make the idol up there. Alternate back and forth."
"I just... dude, I feel like this will be all for naught." sighed Vyse.
"Even if it does, then I'm screwed as well, but it's our only option. Would you rather we pointlessly defend ourselves without any ammunition? Because that hasn't worked." reminded Stryker.
"Vyse and I are putting ourselves at a huge risk right now, but even if we don't do this, we're probably still going out next. For me, it's not about winning right now. It's more about causing riffs and cracks between the La Flor tribe." - Stryker
After a few minutes of digging in random places, Vyse stopped digging, and took a deep breath. He then began to climb up the big mushroom that was smack dab in the middle of their island, and the name sake of it.
Back at camp, Mega Man looked up, and noticed Vyse climbing the mushroom. The mushroom was in clear view of their camp, so they could see it from nearly any angle.
"Guys, look up at the Blue Fungus." called Mega Man, pointing over there.
Kitana looked over, and shook her head, "Could it be that the idol is buried underneath the mushroom's skin? But that's just dangerous to try and get up there."
Galaxo rolled his eyes, "Yeah, I figured they were playing around. It's just a bluff Kitana, lay it off."
"Why would the idol even be buried up at the top of the Blue Fungus? Like... seriously? Nobody could get up there, other then Fluttershy, so it's kind of unfair." - Galaxo
"Fluttershy, fly up there, and see if you can find it before Vyse gets up there." asked Kitana.
Fluttershy got up slowly, but Galaxo shook his head, "Don't bother, Fluttershy, it's just a bluff. I doubt an idol is up there."
"Oh, um.. okay then." nodded Fluttershy, going back into the shelter. Kitana shook her head.
"Galaxo is not seeing from every angle. Even if it's a bluff, what if it's not? Then you'll be the one crying when you are blindsided by their idol. I'm not going to fall for anything they throw at me. They can find an idol, but it won't save them." - Kitana
Back with Vyse, he took several deep breaths as he climbed up the mushroom. Once he reached the bottom of the mushroom head, he took out his cutlass, and cut a circle through the mushroom. He then pulled himself through, and did a little cheer.
"Oh my god," hooted Vyse, "I thought I was gonna fall. But now... let's see what I can do."
He started to dig into the mushroom head, trying to 'look' for the hidden immunity idol. Once he dug enough, he started to build his fake immunity idol.
"This is my last resort. A fake immunity idol. Never thought it would come down to that, quite honestly, but hey, I needed to make the Final 7 interesting somehow, man. If this plan works, I will explode with arrogance, I'm sorry. I won't be able to contain my happiness." - Vyse
He spent most of the afternoon building his idol before the challenge began. Stryker eventually headed back to camp to prepare.
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"Come on in guys!"
The remaining players arrived at the challenge area.
"Guys ready for today's immunity challenge?"
Everyone nodded excitedly.
"I'll take back immunity from you, Vyse."
Vyse did so.
"For today's challenge, we will run this challenge in 3 legs. In each leg, you will be maneuvering a buoy through a rope course. The buoy must be pulled through the long line of rope, and you must keep up with it, throwing yourself through obstacles. The first five to finish Leg 1 move on, followed by the first three in that leg, and in the final leg, we will have one winner. Let's get started."
Everyone got situated.
"For the first leg, you will move the buoy up and over walls, and under walls. First five to finish move on. Survivors ready? GO!"
All seven players ran off from the start, and started to maneuver their buoy through the rope course. Kitana, Galaxo, and Vyse were moving the fastest, being just as agile as the other four players. Kitana had a slight lead over the other players.
Behind them, Fluttershy was struggling to even get over the obstacles. Mega Man and Garrus were neck and neck but lagging, while Stryker was trying his best.
Galaxo, Kitana, and Vyse all finished first. Stryker soon followed behind. It was between Mega Man and Garrus for the last slot.
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"Moving on to the next round: Kitana, Galaxo, Vyse, Stryker, and Garrus! Fluttershy and Mega Man are both out."
Neither Mega Man nor Fluttershy were sad that they lost.
"For Leg 2 you will have to maneuver your buoy around a balance beam, whilst keeping your own balance. If you fall, you have to cross the beam again, but the buoy's progress stays the same. Survivors ready? GO!"
All five players did well off the bat. Galaxo and Garrus were not having it easy with the balance beam, especially Galaxo who fell off several times. Kitana and Stryker had amazing balance, and managed to get it through the balance course in no time.
Garrus was catching up to Vyse, but was it enough...?
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"Moving onto the final leg are Kitana, Stryker, and Vyse! Garrus and Galaxo are out!"
Both Garrus and Galaxo were worried now, and hoped Kitana could pull a victory out.
"For the final leg, you will continue the same type of challenge of moving the buoy through a rope and through a course. Only this time you are underwater. If you need a breath, come up for air. First one to complete the course, wins immunity, and is safe at the vote. Survivors ready? GO!"
All three players dove underwater, and started to maneuver the buoy through the underwater obstacle course. Stryker had a lead over Kitana and Vyse, while Kitana was having the same trouble as she did the first individual immunity; keeping a good amount of breath while moving quickly underwater.
So most of the La Flors were irritated when they noticed Kitana wasn't going to win. It was between Stryker and Vyse for individual immunity.
In the end...
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Stryker passed the finished line way ahead of Vyse.
"STRYKER WINS IMMUNITY!"
Everyone clapped and cheered for Stryker.
"Great job today Stryker! You are safe tonight at the vote, and you now earn a 1 in 6 shot at a million dollars. As for the rest of you, got tonight to think about who you're sending home tonight. See you all tonight."
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Verde Lima Day 30
With Stryker winning immunity, La Flor's decision on who to vote off was pretty straight forward.
"Vyse tonight, then?" asked Garrus.
Galaxo, Mega Man, and Fluttershy all nodded, with Galaxo replying, "Well, it's our best move right now. He doesn't have a hidden immunity idol, it's just... doesn't seem right to me. Especially on who he found it."
"Since Stryker won the immunity challenge, it was pretty much decided that Vyse would be the next one to go. Kitana has been a little paranoid that he does have an idol, and while I would like to think he does, we can't split this vote. It has to be all or nothing. Even if it means one of us takes the fall." - Garrus
Kitana just nodded her head, and didn't speak up much about it.
"Feeling good about it, Kitana?" asked Mega Man.
"Maybe. I just hope you're right Galaxo." muttered Kitana.
"Everyone's set on voting off Vyse, and I think most of them are convinced he doesn't have an immunity idol. However, I think that's bad judgment. I feel like they should trust me, because I'm the only one who saw Vyse with a clue... and it hurts to know they don't think its real." - Kitana
After agreeing on the vote, Kitana wandered off down the water trail. She noticed Vyse off in the distance, and walked up to him.
"Do you mind if we have a small talk?" asked Kitana.
Vyse nodded, "Of course, no trouble at all. I wanted to talk to you anyway."
"The best person to try and flip over onto my side would be the leader herself! I mean, if I can convince that by making this one move, she can improve her chances of winning this game. Personally, it may not be my or Stryker's best move, but... for her it could be." - Vyse
"Perfect timing, I'd say," smirked Kitana, crossing her arms, "Give it to me straight. Do you, or do you not, have the hidden immunity idol? You've been acting funny since we returned from reward."
Vyse blinked, before smirking inside his head. He nodded his head, and reached into his pocket, and pulled out the hidden immunity idol. Kitana nodded her head.
"Now listen," explained Vyse, "I'm using this idol tonight. But I want your trust, so that in the future, you could earn my vote for a million dollars. Tonight, I want to vote off Fluttershy."
Kitana was caught off guard, "Fluttershy? Seriously? Why her?"
"I don't have a lot of options left," shrugged Vyse, "But for you, for you Kitana, I want to help you win this game. Fluttershy isn't going to be treated well by the jury. She might get one vote tops from NiGHTS. The rest will go to the other two. Now... who's to say one of those two won't be you?"
"Good point..." noted Kitana to herself.
"Vyse made a lot of good points about Fluttershy. She is rather close with Garrus, as Garrus is her rock out here. Galaxo and Mega Man are kind towards her. I've been the one who hasn't really bonded with her all that much, so... I don't know. I do have a slight feeling that Garrus would take Fluttershy over me just to win the money." - Kitana
"If you vote for Fluttershy tonight, and maybe get one more... you have my trust," offered Vyse, holding his hand out, "Even if Stryker and I leave next, I just want to get through one or two votes at least."
Kitana nodded, and shook his head, "Better be a man of your word, pirate."
"I am putting a lot of faith into Kitana tonight. If she goes back on me, then I'm going home! I don't have an idol, and there's nothing I can do about it. However, if she joins us, and gets a fourth vote... she let paranoia beat her in this game." - Vyse
After shaking hands, Kitana left Vyse by himself, and returned back to camp. She noticed Mega Man by himself, and sat down next to him.
"I wanted to ask you something," began Kitana, looking at him.
Mega Man looked over and nodded, "Hmm?"
Kitana explained to Mega Man about what Vyse told her, and about potentially voting off Fluttershy.
"I don't know..." sighed Mega Man.
"If we do this... they lose their idol, it'll be a waste," explained Kitana, "We eliminate the goat, and change everyone's strategies up. It's the best move."
"Kitana came up to me, and asked me if I wanted to vote off Fluttershy, and negate Vyse's idol. It would be out of his hands, and he's back to square one. I just don't know if it's worth it, especially to someone like Fluttershy. I have a lot to think about, and it's not fun." - Mega Man
"Just think about it, Mega Man. I just feel like it's a good move." noted Kitana, before taking a bowl of rice to eat. Mega Man nodded, and continued to stir the cooked rice around boredly.
"I know Garrus will be upset with my decision, but I am playing my game. I'm playing for me, for my mother, for Edenia, for all of us. If I want to win, I have to play hard, and make the right moves at the right time. I believe I'm doing that tonight." - Kitana
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The Verde Lima tribe arrived at tribal council.
"We'll bring in the members of the jury,"
"Lobo,"
Lobo wore the same clothes as last time, although he no longer had his dreads, and instead had straight jet black hair.
"Zod,"
Zod once again wore his battle armor to tribal council.
"And NiGHTS, voted off at the last tribal council."
NiGHTS looked the same as she did on the island, just a little cleaner. She smiled at seeing Stryker with immunity.
"With Stryker having immunity, it seems like the vote tonight would be an obvious one. Garrus, would you agree with that statement?" asked Jeff.
Garrus nodded.
"That's how I see it, Jeff. However, the last two days have been big for us. Tons of running around the forest by Vyse and Stryker. With the game on mind, that gives you a lot to think about." replied Garrus.
"Vyse, what were you two doing out there in the forest?" asked Vyse.
Vyse smirked, and pulled out his fake immunity idol, and wore it around his neck.
"This. Found a clue during the reward... searched most of yesterday with Stryker... and now I feel secure tonight. Someone out of this group of five will be going home tonight." replied Vyse.
Garrus and Galaxo didn't look fazed, while Fluttershy, Mega Man, and Kitana looked worried.
"Kitana, how does this news impact your game?" asked Jeff.
"Well I need to figure out what would the best move be right now. Most of La Flor wants to stick to the plan, but I feel in danger if we do. I know Vyse sees me as one of the biggest threats of the La Flor tribe, so I do feel a little nervous." replied Kitana.
"Fluttershy, what about for you? You've been quiet this whole game, so you should be the most observant?" asked Jeff.
Fluttershy shook her head.
"Oh, well, um... I don't really know. I mean... I don't think I would be his target, but um... maybe I am? I don't know." replied Fluttershy.
"Okay, it's time to vote, Stryker, you're up."
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Galaxo's Vote: Sorry Vyse, but you don't scare me. You can't trick this magikoopa. (Vyse)
Garrus' Vote: You were a worthy competitor. Hopefully, nothing strange happens tonight. (Vyse)
Kitana's Vote: I'm sorry, but this is a move I need to make for myself. Nothing personal. (Fluttershy)
Mega Man's Vote: …..I'm sorry. (?)
Vyse's Vote: Even if this is my best move, I need to make chaos happens, and this is chaotic enough. (Fluttershy)
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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."
Vyse clasped his hands together, shook his head, and placed his idol back in his pocket. "This better work." He muttered to himself. Most were a little surprised, minus Galaxo.
First vote, Fluttershy. (She frowned a little.)
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Fluttershy. Two votes Fluttershy.
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Vyse. One vote Vyse, two votes Fluttershy.
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Vyse. Tied two votes Vyse, two votes Fluttershy. (He sighed deeply.)
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Vyse. That's three votes Vyse, two votes Fluttershy. (Vyse muttered a 'Dammit', and threw his head down.)
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Fluttershy. We're tied again; three votes Fluttershy, three votes Vyse, one vote left. (Everyone was caught off guard by this, minus the Espada two. The jury was loving this.)
Twelfth person voted out of Survivor Unfinished Business, and the fourth member of our jury...
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...is Fluttershy. That's four, that's enough, you need to hand me your torch.
Both Garrus and Galaxo were caught off guard by two of their own turning on them. Fluttershy sighed deeply, but kept her head up high as she gave her torch up.
"Fluttershy, the tribe has spoken."
He snuffed out her torch.
"Time for you to go."
Fluttershy waved goodbye to her former tribe members, "Good luck..!"
"Now that was what I call a blindside. Now what will come out of this vote, I have no idea, but I can be assured that it will be crazy. Grab your torches, and head on back. Good night."
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Fluttershy's Final Words
"You know what? I feel so happy to be out of this game. I'm... kinda sad it wasn't, well, um, I mean like, I wanted to know if I was going home. Tonight, I was shocked and I didn't know I was leaving. At least I don't, um, have to play anymore, and can relax now that this game is over for me. Good luck..!"
VOTE
Fluttershy – Kitana, Vyse, Mega Man, and Stryker
Vyse – Galaxo, Garrus, and Fluttershy
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