Previously on, Survivor,

With Martian Manhunter gone, it seemed like the end for Jake, Toriel, and Zola. However, Toriel had one last ace up her sleeve, as she had the Pagi hidden immunity idol from before the merge. With an idol in hand, the alliance wasn't done just yet. Meanwhile, Kellam solidified his alliance with Etna, Juli, Dr. Mario, and Sweet Tooth.

Later on in the day, despite Dr. Mario doing his best to get trust back, Cyrano, and the rest of the Pagi tribe was still eager to drop him. Juli did not like this at all, and she was fearing the worst possible scenario. On the flipside, Dr. Mario convinced Sweet Tooth and Etna to gun after Cyrano once again, not wanting to keep someone in the game who wanted him out.

At the reward challenge, it was a close race, but the team of Jake, Deadpool, Jess, Etna, Shulk, and Cyrano won a helicopter trip around Prison Island.

While on their reward, the six reward winners enjoyed their reward. But the talk quickly shifted into strategy when Deadpool and Etna left the area. Jake tried to convince Jess, Shulk, and Cyrano to keep him in the game. Thankfully for him, the trio wanted to target Dr. Mario, and Jake was all for it immediately.

Back at the Friendship? Camp, Sweet Tooth needed to do major damage control to get Zola and Toriel back on his side. He wanted Tagong to work together, although Zola was hesitant to trust someone who never had her back since the Ultimates season. Meanwhile, Dr. Mario told Juli his plan to take out Cyrano, which only preceded to piss Juli off, and make her consider every option left in the game.

At the immunity challenge, Etna managed to ignore all the temptations in the world to win individual immunity for the first time this season.

Before tribal council, Dr. Mario told his alliance that it was going to be Cyrano going home, while the Pagi players all agreed to vote out Dr. Mario. This left Jake, Toriel, Zola, and Juli all in the middle, for Juli did not know which alliance would benefit her more, and the three Tagong players had no idea if they could trust Etna and Sweet Tooth moving forward in the game.

At tribal council, the villains and Kellam were left out in the dust as the other Tagong players plus Juli all decided to put Dr. Mario's name down, and send him to the jury in an 8-4 decision. 11 are left, who'll be voted out tonight?

Final 11: Cyrano, Deadpool, Etna, Jake, Jess, Juli, Kellam, Shulk, Sweet Tooth, Toriel, and Zola

Jury: Martian Manhunter and Dr. Mario

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Friendship? Day 25

The final eleven players returned to camp after another split decision at tribal council. This time, compared to the last vote, it was the villains that felt a little on edge.

Etna shook her head, placing her torch to the side, "Well crap... this doesn't look good at all. Thanks Juli." She shot her a dirty look.

"Juli turned on us last night. It showed in her face, and the way she acted throughout tribal council. Why on Earth she would ever betray Dr. Mario blows my mind. She was in a good spot with us, and now I feel like she just shot herself in the foot. Nobody can trust a word she says now. Watch." - Etna

Juli rolled her eyes, overhearing her, "Yeah, yeah... I'm such a bitch. You know what, I don't care, dude! I did what I needed to do!"

"So that means throwing your best ally off to the wolves?" muttered Etna, "You do realize Dr. Mario had your back out here. The only reason you got as far as you did is because you sucked his thumb, Juli. Plain and simple."

Juli growled a little, "Shut up! You're just upset that you're on the bottom! You can't always be in control, Etna!"

"Of course, Etna's going to turn into a little sourpuss, and blame me for all of her problems going wrong. Well you know what, dude? Sucks to be you, Etna! I've worked with Dr. Mario before, and that's what you get! I'm here to win, not lose, and Dr. Mario was never going to help me win!" - Juli

"You know what? I don't care if I'm in control or not. All I care about it making sure I'm in a good spot moving forward," replied Etna, before looking at everyone else, "You know what, though? Sweet Tooth and I are villains... but does that really make us repulsive? Despicable people?"

"Well, no not really," replied Jake, shaking his head, "But..."

"Well both of you are the most notorious villains left in the game! Does that account to something?" quipped Deadpool.

"Being villains or not, that's how we both lost our seasons," explained Sweet Tooth, "Etna was more devious then Jordan, and she lost. I was the best player in Ultimates, and yet I was going to lose to Stephen or Thane, because I was a villain."

"Clearly Etna and I are in trouble moving forward. We really can't afford to sit back and watch everything happen, now can we? Being villains, we always find a way out of the messes we find ourselves in, and with Dr. Mario gone... we may be able to pull it off in a way." - Sweet Tooth

Etna nodded her head, "Just remember this. We may be villains, but once the power is out of our hands.. is it really fair to continue to paint us as such? Think about that."

She and Sweet Tooth eventually left the area to go do something else. Kellam sighed, and went to lay down in the shelter, mostly keeping quiet and remaining out of the way of that whole argument.

Jess sighed, looking over at Shulk and Cyrano as they sat around the fire, "You know... I don't really like her, but she has a point. I mean like... are they truly dangerous right now? They're powerless."

"I look at Etna and Sweet Tooth, and I feel a little sorry for them. Villains do indeed get very horrible treatment in the series. Like... in my season, I know people despised Anthony, just because he was a villain. So like, I don't know. The caring side in my personality comes out when I see them." - Jess

Cyrano shrugged, "It's extremely hard to tell, Jessica. Yes, they are powerless. But once they have that power back, they know exactly what to do with it, ah-CHOO."

"Oh yeah, Etna definitely is dangerous," agreed Jess, "But like... I don't know. I would much rather go up against them in challenges rather then Jake and Toriel, personally."

Shulk nodded his head, "Oh yeah, absolutely. In fact, that's what we need to do. With J'onn out, and now Dr. Mario... our focus should return to the non-villain Tagongs. Jake specifically."

"My alliance of... pretty much the five remaining Pagi players, we're basically playing the middle ground. Tagong is such a fractured tribe that I just don't see it coming back together anytime soon. In my mind, Jake is the biggest threat left on Tagong. He's strong, smart, and knows this game." - Shulk

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Friendship? Day 25

Walking along a trail in the forest, Etna, Zola, and Toriel were discussing a few things going on in the game.

"The more and more we take eachother on," explained Etna, "The more likely Pagi will take control over the entire game. I wasn't originally believing that to be a possibility, but now that Juli betrayed Dr. Mario... it's happening."

Zola shrugged, "Juli's head is up in the clouds almost all the time. And let's not forget Deadpool. Eventually those two are going to do something stupid."

"Etna knows she's on the chopping block. She's a much more dangerous threat than Sweet Tooth, and while I would prefer Sweet Tooth to go before her, Jake and Toriel want Etna out first. I can't go against my alliance's wishes, so right now, Etna's going home soon if she fails to win immunity." - Zola

"Okay... but what if they don't? Deadpool's entire game lies on staying loyal while being a goof off! People love his jokes! There's no reason for him to flip! I agree with you on Juli though... but I don't know. I think she's set on staying with Pagi." replied Etna.

"Pagi's definitely a well more organized tribe than we are," replied Toriel, "I think they managed to vote together since the merge. I think Jess and Cyrano are to thank for that. They feel like the voices of reason."

Etna nodded, "All the more reason why Cyrano needed to be voted off last night."

"It's official. Tagong needs to stick together. We can't afford to just... laze around and allow Pagi to take advantage of our problems. Sweet Tooth, myself, and Kellam need to get in the good graces of Jake, Toriel, and Zola, otherwise we're all toast. Especially myself and Sweet Tooth!" - Etna

Etna sighed, shaking her head, "But you know what? The more and more I think about it... the more I just want to vote Juli out next. Just to show her what a bad choice she made. Listen, if she was willing to vote out Dr. Mario... who'd want to keep her around now?"

Toriel looked over at Zola, "Looking at the numbers, there's six Tagong players left, and only five Pagi members. It would be in our best interests to make this alliance."

Zola grimaced a little, "...I don't know Etna. You've burned us once already with voting out J'onn. I understand it was a strategic move... but you're sounding completely desperate."

Etna rolled her eyes, "I'm the one sounding desperate? Zola, don't even give me that. You guys immediately turned to Pagi! If you give them the edge, one of them will win the game! At least I'm coming to you guys!"

Zola shook her head, refusing to argue with Etna for the time being.

"Etna doesn't get it. She's one of the most dangerous players that has ever stepped foot in Survivor. She's made fake idols, she's played ruthless games in her previous seasons. Probst even called her the best female player not to win. She's sounding desperate because she knows she's done." - Zola

"Just... Toriel, please," sighed Etna, "I'm asking you. Tagong needs to work together. Pagi can't afford to stick around for two more votes. Once that happens, we're done. They've won."

Toriel nodded softly, giving Etna a warm smile, "I think it's entirely possible, Etna. Just... remain calm. Don't scramble too hard, okay?"

Etna nodded softly in response, sighing a little once again.

"I feel horrible for Etna. We did have something going on the original Tagong tribe, but it flickered and went away after she chose to vote off Monita. Right now, though, I feel like she makes the best argument. We cannot afford to let Pagi get the momentum. It's that plain and simple." - Toriel

Meanwhile, inside the shelter, Deadpool, Cyrano, and Juli were talking about things while relaxing and waiting for a challenge.

"I didn't say this quite yet," said Cyrano, looking at Juli, "But I want to thank you for keeping me here another three days, ah-CHOO."

Juli shrugged, "It's the least I can do, dude."

"I chose to vote out Dr. Mario last night because I knew he was going to abandon me for Sweet Tooth and Etna. After he stopped listening to my pleas, I knew he was far gone at that point. I feel much more content and happy with the Pagi alliance. I know with them, there's a chance I can win Survivor." - Juli

"Yeah uhh, I wanna know something," said Deadpool, "Why in the hell did you keep Cyrano here again? Didn't you hate his guts early on in the season? Like... he struck a nerve with ya."

Juli shrugged her shoulders, "Well... yeah he did, dude. But you know what? Things change. People grow. People mature."

Cyrano raised an eyebrow, "You're saying you've... grown up out here, ah-CHOO?"

"Maybe, maybe not. All I know is that it's not about being the flashiest person out here," explained Juli, "After voting out Dr. Mario, I feel like that was my right of passage."

"I always saw Juli as a young woman who misunderstood the world around her. My youngest daughter was a troublemaker herself. I hoped to step forward to help Juli grow, befriend her, and... I suppose give her that support that her father never gave her, ah-CHOO. I'm proud of her, honestly." - Cyrano

Deadpool looked back at the camera, and then back at Juli. He then looked back at the camera, "So TJ, is this your method of advertising Juli to return to Survivor Fan Characters?" Neither Juli or Cyrano heard him.

"'Inkling' in Dingo Canyon would have never voted Dr. Mario off. She would have been the one to throw a fit and scream and complain," said Juli, leaning up from her laying position, "Damn dude, can't believe I just said all of those things."

Deadpool laughed, "I'm sorry. Where's the real Juli, and what did you do with her, huh?"

Juli shook her head, grinning a little, "I'm still the real Julianna Inkson, Deadpool. I'm just going to go home, and just... continue to grow. I mean... after I win Survivor, of course!"

"Keep dreaming!" laughed Deadpool, obnoxiously. Juli didn't take it offensively, though. She figured Deadpool was laughing with her, not at her.

"Honestly, I look at Survivor, and I can't believe it's helped me grow as a person. Back home, I'm a very flashy, confident, cocky squid with an inkbrush! I was nicknamed the Inkbrush Ninja back in Inkopolis! Being out here, dude, I've learned that you don't have to be flashy all the time." - Juli

– – – – –

"Come on in guys!"

The remaining players arrived at the challenge area.

"Guys ready for today's reward challenge?"

Everyone nodded excitedly.

"For today's challenge, from various seasons of Survivor, you will be eating disgusting things from around the world. Each round, you will eat a random disgusting thing, and every round we will lose three people. The last person left standing will win reward."

"For your reward, you will leave here, and be taken on a nice boat trip, enjoying a nice lunch of sandwiches, corn on the cob, soda pop, and a lot more. Also, let's just say there will be something there to remind you of home. Let's get started."

All eleven players stood near a plate, and mentally prepared themselves for the challenge.

For the first round, Jeff handed out plates that each had a grub worm on it.

"Alright, grub worms. Pretty popular meal in these challenges. Remember, last three left to get it down are all out of the challenge. 3, 2, 1, eat!"

All eleven players started to down the worm in rapid succession. Immediately, though, Cyrano and Shulk started coughing it up, going a little too fast. Kellam, Etna, Jake, Jess, Juli, and Zola were the first six to get the grubs down, though.

With Cyrano and Shulk basically out of it, it would come down to Deadpool, Sweet Tooth, and Toriel to get down the grubs.

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...and it ended up being Deadpool and Toriel who finished first.

"Okay! You're all good! Cyrano, Shulk, and Sweet Tooth are out of the challenge. Moving on to round 2."

Both Cyrano and Shulk needed to wash their mouths out, while Sweet Tooth shrugged it off, taking a seat to watch the rest of the challenge unfold.

Jeff then handed out plates full of fertilized eggs.

"For your next meal... let's go with something a little more disgusting. Balut eggs. Another popular meal on Survivor. Let's go. 3, 2, 1, eat!"

Once again, Kellam, Jess, and Juli were the ones having the easiest times with the disgusting foods. Juli had eaten far worse hanging with the Black Ink Gang. Kellam didn't mind eating anything, while Jess really wanted to win this reward challenge.

With those three done first, there were only two slots left. Jake and Zola coughed up bits of the balut egg, unable to keep it down for long. Etna held her nose as she ate the egg, while Deadpool and Toriel weren't having much trouble with the balut.

However, as Deadpool finished his balut, Toriel's face turned green for a moment, and she couldn't keep the egg down much longer, coughing it up just like Jake and Zola. Etna then was able to finish the balut.

"Okay! We're good and moving on! Zola, Toriel, and Jake are all out of the challenge. We're down to five."

All three losers sat down with the others, feeling mostly sick to their stomachs after eating bits of the balut. However, overall, they were mostly okay.

Jeff started to hand out plates full of tarantulas.

"Okay, tarantula time! Aren't these babies lovely? Sadly, you gotta eat them. Good for your muscles, and body! Protein is protein after all! 3, 2, 1, eat!"

Deadpool picked up his tarantula, eyeing it, "You know, Probst, I've eaten many strange things. But a tarantula? You gotta be fu-" All of a sudden, Deadpool jumped up and dropped the tarantula, "AIEE! IT'S ALIVE! YOU DIDN'T KILL THIS ONE!"

Deadpool's scream and statement forced Kellam and Juli to hop back and freak out, thinking their tarantulas were alive as well. Jess and Etna didn't stop, though, as they were trying to block out distractions as they ate the dead tarantulas they were given. They figured Deadpool was tricking them.

Deadpool took a closer look, "Oh wait... it's just mine. You two are good." He winked at Kellam and Juli. Juli shot him a dirty look.

But Deadpool's outburst cost all three of them reward as Etna and Jess finished their tarantulas first.

"Etna and Jess are finished! Both women moving on to the final round! Deadpool, Juli, and Kellam are all out of the challenge."

"Arachnophobia is a dangerous fear. I apologize to anyone out there with such a phobia." Deadpool said, looking at the camera as he squishes the tarantula he didn't eat and taking a seat. Kellam was just happy not to eat a spider, while Juli looked a little ticked.

Jeff then handed out two plates full of smelly, flat meat.

"This is fafaru. Smells like it had a really bad day, doesn't it? Hold your hands behind your back, dip your head down, and chew. First person to get it down wins reward. 3, 2, 1, eat!"

Both Jess and Etna dipped their heads down to pick up the fafaru with their lips, beginning to chew the meat as quickly as they could, and without coughing it back up.

Jess was determined to win this reward, feeling like there would be something from home that she could win. Etna was holding it in a lot better then Jess was, but chewing a lot slower then she was.

In the end...

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...it was Jess who got the fafaru down first.

"Jess does it! JESS WINS REWARD!"

Everyone clapped and cheered for Jess.

"Great eating today, Jessica! Because of your bravery, and willingness to try new things, you will enjoying a nice little boat trip around Prison Island, while enjoying a lunch! However, it's no fun by yourself. Choose three people to join you."

Jess took a deep breath, knowing exactly who she wanted to take with her.

"Okay, well... Shulk's been my boy since Day 1 of this game. He's coming with me no matter what. My second choice... Deadpool. Because why not, you know? My final choice... sorry, but I choose Juli. Nothing personal."

Shulk, Deadpool, and Juli all smiled, walking up to thank Jess for taking them on reward.

"Great! So, Jess, Shulk, Deadpool, and Juli will all be going on this boat trip. Good job, please enjoy yourselves! As for the rest of you, got nothing for you. Head on back to camp, and I'll see you all for a very important immunity challenge."

– – – – –

Reward Day 26

Jess, Shulk, Deadpool, and Juli each got onto the boat, and soon started to indulge in their lunch that was already prepared for them.

"Cheers to Jess, for bringing all of us on this fancy reward!" smiled Shulk, clinking his glass with the others.

"Thank you all so much," smiled Jess, "I really wanted to win this reward, and there's no one better I could have spent my time with then you guys."

"This was an important reward for me. Jeff hinted at a little something from home and... I'm just a sucker for love. I chose to bring the people I did because... I want Shulk and Deadpool in my Final 3 alliance, and I also wanted to make Juli feel comfortable in our Pagi alliance. She needs it." - Jess

"I wasn't thinking you were going to pick me, dude," chuckled Juli, "Totally thought you were picking Cyrano over me."

"Yeah.. I respect Cyrano," sighed Jess, "But I only have so many options to pick. So I figured the three of you needed the reward the most."

"Yeah! Screw the old man and not having fun with the new generation!" mocked Deadpool.

"I think Jess is playing a very interesting game. She's definitely playing a subtle game, and trying to hide behind such bigger targets like Shulk and Deadpool. You know, girlfriend, I would say you're playing well, but you need to play balls to the wall sometimes, dude! At least enough to win!" - Juli

Juli took another bite of her sandwich, before noticing a rolled up note in the flower vase. She tugged it out, grinning, "Well guess what guys, we got ourselves a hidden immunity idol clue!"

She passed the note around to the rest of the players. Deadpool had a big goofy grin on his face.

"Wow! I think production is rooting for us, guys!" giggled Deadpool, "Cyrano already has the idol, and now we're closer to actually finding the two remaining idols! Think about it guys... we could become the most powerful alliance in Survivor history!"

Jess giggled, "Oh my God, I can't even begin to imagine the amount of power we would have. Should we go for it?"

"It's a lot better then potentially letting Etna or Jake get the idols," replied Shulk, "I say when the chance opens up, we go for it."

"There's two immunity idols still out there in the game. We know Cyrano has one. At least the one hidden on Tagong beach. Jeff said there were two new idols hidden at the start of the merge. However... something still strikes me as odd. Wouldn't there be a Pagi immunity idol? Before the merge?" - Shulk

A few minutes later, the sailor walked out onto the deck.

"Excuse me, we have a delivery for you all," said the sailor, bowing in front of them, "For winning the reward today, Jess, you, as well as the people you took with you, have earned letters from home, and a luxury item each."

Immediately, all four players hopped out of their chairs to where the sailor directed them. Waiting for them were four packages. Two were small, and two were long and tall.

"These packages are for you two," explained the sailor, handing the small packages to Jess and Deadpool, "Please open them first. The letters are inside each package."

Jess opened hers to reveal a family portrait, which also included her deceased brother. Her letter was from her family. Deadpool opened his to reveal the actual Blu-Ray copy of his latest movie. It was empty, though. His letter was from the X-Men.

"My family means everything to me. I only returned for a second season to help them out. After my brother's death, we just... we just fell into a crisis. I knew I needed to come back and win for not only myself, but win for my family, and to honor my brother, who knows how much he meant to me." - Jess

The sailor then dragged the bigger packages over to Shulk and Juli, "These things are for you guys... and be careful with them."

Juli opened hers first. It was her inkbrush that she used in the turf war competitions back home. Her letter was from her ex-boyfriend Rusty.

Shulk's eyes widened just a little bit as he opened his package; it was the Monado blade. The very blade that could tell the future and helped him throughout Lake Hylia.

"It's the Monado... I never thought I would see it back in my hands out here again. I chose not to bring it again this season because I had a feeling it would ruin my game. After all, Battle Royale went through pretty good. I don't know what Fiora was thinking but... not much I can do." - Shulk

However, upon reading the letter, Shulk's face fell a little, "Oh... it's busted at the moment."

Everyone looked over at Shulk as he wielded the Monado. He tried to make the lightsaber part of it form, but to no avail. Only the Monado took it's attacking shape, but no light came out.

"What happened to it?" asked Jess.

"Reading the letter, Fiora wants me to take a look at it while I'm out here. Gee, thanks Fiora. As if there isn't enough for me to do." sighed Shulk.

"Well you are the mechanic aren't ya?" asked Deadpool, tilting his head to the side.

Shulk shrugged, walking back to the lunch area of the boat, before looking at the letter again, "...luckily, they don't need to know the truth. Thank you Fiora for thinking about that for me."

"But then, Fiora actually came prepared! She came up of a lie for me to tell the others. My Monado really isn't busted, as it's apparently all good and working. She wanted me to take the Monado, thinking my game was far better with it than without it. The lie is to keep the target off of me." - Shulk

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Friendship? Day 26

Walking down along the beach, Cyrano was collecting seashells. He was trying to create a necklace to bring back home to his wife.

"She deserves the prettiest seashells they have out here, ah-CHOO," commented Cyrano to himself, "Anything to get my mind off this game."

"Not going on the reward didn't bother me in the slightest. Jessica can choose whom she wants, after all. However, it does make me think. I understand why Juli was chosen, but... I have a feeling that's the Final 3 Jessica wants; herself, Shulk, Deadpool. I won't act yet, but I will soon, ah-CHOO." - Cyrano

A few moments later, Kellam joined him down on the beach.

"Find anything Nosegay will like, Cyrano?" asked Kellam, watching him.

Cyrano nodded with a confident smile, "Absolutely. Distant has the prettiest seashells back home, and... I must say Prison Island is no different."

Kellam smiled at him, "That's good. I know Miriel isn't too big on necklaces or any of the sort. She'll wear it if I buy her anything, but I think she prefers if I buy her more... err... informative things."

"A husband must make his wife happy, after all, ah-CHOO." replied Cyrano.

"I have much respect for Cyrano. He's the oldest player out here, and he's done very well. That does make him a threat to take out later, but for right now, it's too early. I wrote his name down twice, and even then I didn't think he deserved those votes. I just want to make up for those votes." - Kellam

"I wanted to apologize for writing your name down twice," sighed Kellam, "Even I personally believe you didn't deserve those votes."

"And yet you still made them," replied Cyrano, sternly, "It's not about whether you believe it or not, Kellam. It's about making the right decision. Clearly, nobody tells you anything. You follow a lost cause, ah-CHOO."

Kellam shrugged, "Maybe I do. I know Tagong is a fractured tribe, and I believe I'm the only one trying to bring it back together."

"Jake and Etna are the biggest threats out of those players, ah-CHOO. I understand you feel notably safer with those two around." said Cyrano.

"Kellam hides in the background fairly well. I suppose that is what he does best, but it makes him a threat as we get closer to the end of the game, ah-CHOO. If you ask me, I think trying to get Tagong back together is a lost cause. Etna, Sweet Tooth, Jake, all of them... they're too fractured." - Cyrano

Meanwhile, inside the shelter, Jake, Zola, and Toriel were discussing what needed to happen at the next tribal council.

"Here's the thing," explained Zola, "Etna needs to go. Sweet Tooth needs to go. The three of us, plus Kellam are a solid four. Pagi may have five... but they have stragglers that we can flip over."

"You're talking about Deadpool and Juli, maybe?" asked Jake.

Zola nodded, "Absolutely. Deadpool will flip if he realizes he's in a bad spot. Juli already flipped once. Who's to say she won't flip again?"

"Etna thinks we won't be able to get any of the Pagi players to flip. However, I'm determined to prove her wrong. It's better for our games if she goes home. She's right, though. Tagong needs to stick together to beat Pagi... but who's to say Etna won't betray us if we keep her? That's the issue." - Zola

Toriel shook her head, "Etna's right, Zola. We need to focus on Pagi at the next vote. We need to send home either Jessica or Shulk. They are the biggest threats right now out of that group of five."

"I don't trust Etna, Toriel. That's the problem. If we keep Etna in the game, what's going to stop her from stabbing us in the back? Same goes for Sweet Tooth as well." replied Zola, sternly.

Jake shook his head, "This is a really difficult choice. On one end, yeah, Pagi needs to be broken up before they gain momentum... but at the same time, Etna and Sweet Tooth can't be trusted."

"Zola and Toriel have different opinions on what we need to do at the next vote. I'm clearly the one in the middle, since I like both of their ideas! It's hard though... both have great advantages, but have great disadvantages. Regardless of what happens, this will be the most difficult decision yet." - Jake

"Either way, we have the hidden immunity idol," continued Jake, "If we go with Zola's idea, we can simply use the idol once Sweet Tooth and Etna are gone and make it 4-4. That would most definitely force a Pagi player to flip."

Zola nodded her head, "Now I think we're getting somewhere. Kellam can make for a perfect double agent, in that regard."

Toriel sighed a little bit, "Well... either way, I will go with whatever decision you two decide to make."

"Zola's been extremely insistent that Etna needs to go. I think Jake is beginning to agree with her, leaving me kind of on the outside of the decision. Oh well.. you can't always be the one making all the decisions. Either way, I will stay loyal to them, as well as Kellam. I won't be brash about it." - Toriel

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"Come on in guys!"

The remaining players entered the challenge area.

"We'll now bring in the reward winners, returning from their reward."

Jess, Deadpool, Shulk, and Juli returned from around a corner, and stepped onto their mats. Shulk and Juli each had their attained items placed on their back, and the others took notice.

"Guys ready for today's immunity challenge?"

Everyone nodded excitedly.

"I'll take back immunity from you, Etna."

Etna did so. The players also noticed a second immunity necklace hanging up.

"Okay, immunity is back up for grabs. As you may have noticed, there's a second immunity necklace up for grabs. Two people will win immunity today, and two people will be guaranteed a spot in the Final... 9."

Everyone was surprised to hear that, as they expected to be moving into the Final 10 at the next vote.

"Tonight, tribal council will take place but... returning from Prison Island will be an old twist; the two-in-one vote. Two people will go home, but only one vote will take place. The only difference being that the two players voted out will become the third and fourth members of the jury."

Everyone was shocked. Nobody was expecting to see this twist return at all. Immediately the cogs in players' brains started to move and tick, already planning for the vote.

"For today's challenge, from Survivor Pirate Lagoon, you will use metal tongs to transport wooden discs through a grated tube. If you bump into any walls, it will shake, and you might drop your stack at the top. First two players to navigate ten discs through the tube and onto the top each win individual immunity. Guaranteed a one in nine shot at winning this game. Let's get started."

Everyone got situated.

"Survivors ready? Begin."

– 10 minutes in... –

Right out of the gate, Jake, Juli, and Shulk were the most slow and steady. Jake and Shulk had a slight lead over Juli, as Juli wasn't going as fast, or being as careful as the men were.

Jess, Cyrano, and Kellam took their time, but they were all very slow at the start. This prevented them from taking an early lead in the challenge.

Etna, Sweet Tooth, Zola, Deadpool, and Toriel were in last, but all doing pretty well regardless. On most of their minds was the impending two-in-one vote.

"This is going to be a very interesting vote. Immunity has never been this important until now."

– 20 minutes in... –

Jake easily had the lead at this point, and was pretty much guaranteed to win the challenge after Shulk dropped a few of his discs, giving Jake all the momentum in the challenge.

While Juli was still doing pretty good, Jess was able to pull away from Cyrano and Kellam in the challenge, and pull ahead to take Shulk's place in the lead behind Jake. Jess was remaining calm and steady, while Juli's arms and hands were twitching to keep perfect.

Deadpool, Toriel, and Etna picked up the pace a little bit, with Toriel somewhat ahead of both of them. Deadpool didn't seem to be trying, but he was doing much better and had more discs then Sweet Tooth or Zola. Sweet Tooth and Zola were more concerned about the vote then the challenge at this point.

– 30 minutes in... –

In the end, two players were crowned the winners after completing their stack of ten discs...

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...and they were Jake and Jess.

"There it is! JAKE! AND JESS! WIN IMMUNITY! GUARANTEED A SPOT IN THE FINAL NINE!"

Everyone clapped and cheered for Jake and Jess.

"Great hand to eye coordination by both Jake and Jess! Both of you will be safe from what might be a very interesting and eye-opening tribal council. As for the rest of you, after 27 long fought days, two of you will be sent to the jury. Remember, alliances are everything. If you want to stay tonight, you will need to come to tribal council prepared. See you all tonight."

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Friendship? Day 27

With such a big vote coming everyone's way, there was going to be a lot of strategizing, and reliance on trust, loyalty, and honesty.

Deep in the forest, Etna, Kellam, and Sweet Tooth were planning for the vote.

Etna shrugged her shoulders, "You know what, something bad's going to happen. You know it, and I know it. Two people are going home? That's just... wow."

"Tonight, I already know something's going to happen, and I know I'm a prime target to be voted off tonight. I've done all I could, so right now, all I can do is hope, pray, and just fight to stay here another three days. Tagong needs to stick together, because otherwise Pagi will control the votes." - Etna

Sweet Tooth crossed his arms, "So logically tonight we will put Shulk's name down, correct? He is their biggest competition."

Etna shook her head, "You know what? Juli's no longer on our side, and she can't be trusted. I'm putting Juli's name down tonight. If Tagong joins us, that's six votes. She's done."

"You prefer not to split the votes?" asked Kellam, a little confused.

Etna shook her head again, "It's not worth it. That way, the others know for sure if they vote Juli, she's going home, and that's one less Tagong going home."

"I'm a little confused, because tonight would be a great night to split the votes between Juli and Shulk. But Etna just wants to pile all the votes onto Juli. I can't imagine why she would think that's a good idea. Especially since with Jake safe, she's the biggest threat left. She's very much in danger." - Kellam

Etna shrugged, continuing, "Besides... maybe the Pagis will vote out Zola or Toriel instead of Sweet Tooth or I. Wouldn't hurt us, actually."

"It would be in their best interest to go after them, honestly," replied Sweet Tooth, "Toriel's very persuasive, and Zola's a strong leader."

Kellam nodded softly, "It's good to stay positive. Maybe that will happen."

"I don't see a way for us to take out two members of Pagi tonight. Tagong has the numbers, but we're already fractured as it is. Pagi may get cocky, and use all five votes on someone tonight, rather than split the votes. If we stay fractured, we're losing two Tagongs. That will not end well." - Sweet Tooth

After agreeing to vote for Juli, the villains left Kellam to do some sweet talking with the other Tagong players.

Kellam found Jake, Zola, and Toriel sitting down in the shelter. He climbed in and took a seat to have a talk about the vote.

"What's going on tonight with the villains?" asked Jake.

"They want to vote for Juli tonight," explained Kellam, "They aren't going to split it between her and Shulk. Honestly... we should just pile our votes onto her. That guarantees she goes home first."

"Who do you think Pagi will be voting for tonight?" asked Zola.

Kellam shrugged, "I have no idea. With Jake safe, they may all vote for Etna, or split between her and Zola? I don't know off hand. That's just a guess."

Zola closed her eyes, "...to be safe, we may need to vote for Etna then. At least if we vote Etna, then she may go home, and so will Juli."

"There's a chance that I could be the one going home tonight. We have no idea what Pagi will do or who they will vote for tonight. Them voting for Etna is a strong possibility, so... I think to keep ourselves safe, we should put our votes on Etna, and make sure she goes home tonight." - Zola

Toriel shook her head, "I don't think that's a good idea, Zola. I mean, what if their votes are already going onto Etna? Maybe they won't split the votes."

"That's actually a theory Sweet Tooth had." replied Kellam.

Jake laughed a little, shaking his head, "That would be stupid. They will split the votes tonight... although maybe not. They could always surprise us. I just feel like they will split it between two people.."

"I'm just glad to be wearing the necklace tonight. Sadly, that might put the target on Zola or even Toriel since they can't go after me. I can only hope that the alternate target next to Juli is Etna. That way, we can show the villains loyalty, and watch Etna go home in the same night... I hope." - Jake

Zola leaned against the shelter wall, unsure of what to do, "I don't know. I find it difficult to trust the villains. Tonight, sure. Juli goes home. But will they stay loyal to the Final 6 or 5?"

Kellam nodded softly, "I would like to think so, honestly."

Zola closed her eyes, before opening them back up, sighing, "...very well. Right now, it's Juli. We will see what happens in the next couple of hours, alright?"

"Paranoia is flowing through the air, and I can feel it. I don't know what I want to do tonight. My gut is telling me it needs to be Etna. But my alliance wants to send Juli home, thinking Etna will be Pagi's target. It's just, we don't know what Pagi's doing. That's the problem I have; we don't know." - Zola

After agreeing to vote for Juli, Tagong seemed in sync for the night.

Zola looked over at Toriel once Kellam left, "You still have the idol, right?"

Toriel nodded softly, "Yeah.. do you want me to play it on you tonight?"

"It wouldn't really hurt, honestly. If it's between Etna and I, then I'll be safe regardless." shrugged Zola.

"Zola's getting a little paranoid. She doesn't know if she's going to be safe tonight. I do have the idol tonight, so I could very easily safe her tonight, and make sure she doesn't go home. Having the idol is important, and tonight's a very important vote, so... it wouldn't hurt to save Zola tonight." - Toriel

Meanwhile, the five players of Pagi were talking about the vote down by the beach.

"Wow... two people going home," said Jess, a little amazed, "Like, okay, I don't mean to brag, but I'm so glad I have the necklace on tonight."

Deadpool scoffed, "Hah! You should be glad. Betcha you would be the target if you weren't."

Jess shot him a dirty look, while Shulk shrugged, "Well, what do you think we should do tonight? All vote for the same person? Split the votes?"

"Anything can happen tonight. Now that I have the Monado, I could easily now figure out who is going home. But the future can't decide itself. You need to make it happen. So once we have a plan figured out, I will look into the future, and see if we're heading down the right path, or... if we're not." - Shulk

Deadpool spoke up, "Oh! Speaking of such, I say we should split the votes! I've been waiting to make this move since before the merge... Toriel needs to go. Immediately."

The others looked at eachother like Deadpool was crazy. Cyrano raised an eyebrow, "...excuse me, but Toriel? Why, ah-CHOO?"

Deadpool's eyes glittered in the light, "Let's just say... if we don't vote for Toriel tonight... she very well may run away with the million dollars. Social game is key, after all!"

Jess shook her head, "Wait... seriously? Dude, I know you can break the fourth wall but... how the hell do you know that Toriel might win unless we do something about it?"

Deadpool shrugged, "I don't question it, Jessica. I just do it!"

"You remember, don't you viewers? The edgic contender is Toriel! I know it! You know it! It's too obvious right now! I mean... come on, we've seen enough of ol' Goat Mom. That ending for Last Chances is super boring. Now.. the Deadpool ending... hehehe... it's ten times better." - Deadpool

"Wouldn't Etna be the biggest threat, though?" asked Juli.

"She is, but two people are going home tonight," replied Jess, "So... I think if Tagong continues to be split apart, we should let them vote eachother off. I think meanwhile... we split our votes between Toriel and Zola. Remember, there are idols out there potentially."

Shulk nodded softly, "Yeah... that would be the best option right now. I say... myself, Deadpool, and Juli. We will vote for Toriel. Jess and Cyrano, vote for Zola."

Juli nodded softly, "Alright, fair enough. It better go right for us tonight, dudes."

"Look, I feel super safe tonight with my alliance. Cyrano has my back, and I think Jess, Shulk, and Deadpool all appreciate me as a player and as a loyal vote. So you know what? Etna's probably going home, and we'll take out either Toriel or Zola along with her! Ahaha! Another victory, dudes!" - Juli

After Deadpool and Jess left the area, Cyrano, Juli, and Shulk were left behind to talk a little bit more.

Cyrano sighed, "I don't really know. What if Tagong does stick together, and Etna stays in the game? We should vote for Etna instead of Toriel, ah-CHOO."

"It's extremely hard to see Tagong sticking together for the vote, honestly." shrugged Shulk.

"But he does make a good point. Etna's a smart woman," replied Juli, "If she manages to get Jake, Toriel, and Zola on board, Etna might save herself."

"Toriel's certainly lovable, but I don't think it's the right move for us tonight, ah-CHOO. Tagong isn't stupid. They could work together for this vote, and we may lose somebody important tonight. I don't know if it's going to be me, Juli, or Deadpool.. but we need to come prepared tonight." - Cyrano

After a little more talk, a final decision was made as the tribes left for tribal council.

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The Friendship? Tribe arrived at tribal council.

"We'll now bring in the members of our jury,"

"Martian Manhunter,"

Martian Manhunter wore his classic blue uniform, sitting down comfortably.

"And Dr. Mario, voted out at the last tribal council."

Dr. Mario was wearing a black doctor's uniform. He looked incredibly grumpy.

"Welcome back to tribal council, where after 27 days, two of you will be going home in this special two-in-one vote. Should be a very interesting night. Jess, tonight must be a great night to have individual immunity, huh?" asked Jeff.

Jess nodded happily.

"Oh absolutely! I know I probably would have been a target tonight if I didn't win immunity, so I'm glad to be wearing this necklace tonight! I just hope things go my way tonight." replied Jess.

"Shulk, I noticed you have a familiar weapon perched on your back. Mind giving us some back story?" asked Jeff.

Shulk chuckled, showing off the Monado.

"I got the Monado back as a luxury item from Fiora. However... it's broken. Can't form the light blade part of it... so I can't really see into the future. Fiora wanted me to take a look at it while I'm out here." replied Shulk.

Dr. Mario leaned over to Martian Manhunter and whispered, "He's lying." Martian Manhunter made no reaction.

"Etna, I noticed you brought all of your things, and you're not the only one here with all of your things. Feeling worried tonight?" asked Jeff.

"Absolutely. I mean, there's no question. I'm the biggest threat left in the game, and I don't have immunity around my neck. If I don't go home tonight, I will be very shocked." replied Etna.

"Kellam, how should the vote go tonight?" asked Jeff.

"I believe, and I know I keep saying it, but I think this would be a crucial night for the former tribes to stick together. Clearly, Tagong lost two players back to back despite having the numbers.. but I think tonight will be different." replied Kellam.

"Zola, is it entirely possible that one member of Tagong, and one member of Pagi will be sent home?" asked Jeff.

Zola nodded softly.

"If anything, Jeff, that's the most likely ending for tonight's vote. I don't see either tribe losing two players in the end." replied Zola.

"Jake, do you think tonight's vote will mark a turning point in the game?" asked Jeff.

Jake nodded softly.

"When you think about it, after this vote, whoever survives will be here on Day 30. I think Day 30 is almost always the turning point in Survivor. That's when the game gets super intense. So yeah, I think tonight's vote will be a taste of what's to come." replied Jake.

"Okay, it's time to vote, Deadpool, you're up."

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Deadpool's Vote: Goat Mom supposedly wins... well, guess edgic was wrong! (Toriel)

Etna's Vote: Karma, bitch. Just remember who you're dealing with here, little squid. (Juli)

Shulk's Vote: I believe this is the vote we need to make tonight. Nothing personal, alright? (?)

Zola's Vote: Hmmm... no comment. I hope this goes in my favor. (?)

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"If anyone has the hidden immunity idol, and you want to play it, now would be the time to do so."

Nobody did anything. Then Toriel stood up from her seat, surprisingly nearly everyone left in the game.

"Okay guys... this is a very important vote, so I want to make sure someone feels comfortable tonight." explained Toriel.

Toriel carried her Pagi idol over to Jeff, and placed it in his hand, "Zola, please."

Zola grinned a little bit, thanking Toriel for the idol.

"The rules of Survivor state, that if someone plays the hidden immunity idol, all votes cast against the person will not count, and the person with the second most votes will go home. This is indeed a hidden immunity idol. Any votes cast against Zola, will not count."

"Ok, once the votes are read, the decision is final. The two players voted out must leave the tribal council area immediately. I'll read the votes."

First vote... Zola. Doesn't count. (She smirked.)

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Juli. One vote Juli.

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Juli. Two votes Juli. (She rolled her eyes.)

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Juli. That's three votes for Juli. (Etna looked over at Jake and Toriel curiously.)

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Juli. That's four votes Juli. No votes for anyone else. (Juli was a little bit surprised, looking over at the Tagong players. Cyrano closed his eyes.)

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Fourteenth person voted out of Survivor Last Chances, and the third member of the jury, Juli. That's five, that's enough, you need to hand me your torch.

Juli shook her head, a little irritated about the outcome, "Looks like they finally worked together... oh well. It won't last long." She patted Cyrano's back as she gave her torch to Jeff.

"Juli, the tribe has spoken."

He snuffed out her torch.

"Time for you to go."

Juli pulled out her inkbrush, saluting the remaining players before leaving the tribal council area.

"Okay, Juli's out of the game. But we still have a vote to get to. There are five votes left in the urn. The next vote... is for Juli. That's six votes for Juli, and no votes for anyone else."

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Zola. Doesn't count. Still no votes for anyone. (Zola looked over at Etna with hope.)

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Toriel. One vote Toriel. (She was a little shocked, as were the rest of her alliance. Etna was surprised. Nobody but Pagi expected this. Jake whispered, "Wow..")

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Fifteenth person voted out of Survivor Last Chances, and the fourth member of our jury, Toriel. That's two, and tonight, that is enough. You need to bring me your torch.

Toriel shook her head, gathering her things after hugging Jake, Kellam, and Zola, "Oh well, you win, and you lose. I want you all to have fun, alright?" She gave her torch to Jeff.

"Toriel, the tribe has spoken."

He snuffed out her torch.

"Time for you to go."

Toriel bowed goodbye to the others as she left the area.

"And the final vote left was for Toriel herself. Looks like the vote went the way many of you predicted; one Pagi, and one Tagong. Now that we're down to nine, and fast approaching Day 30, what changes will take place in the near future? We'll soon find out. Grab your torches, and head on out. Good night."

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Juli's Final Words

"I learned a lot about myself the second time around. The first time I played Survivor, I was all about being the superfan and just getting too excited at the prospect of playing Survivor. Here, I tried to win and make logical moves. Turns out, it didn't work for me, dude. Not to mention, blindside! Dang it!"

Toriel's Final Words

"I... I was not expecting that, honestly. I was actually thinking Zola and Etna would be the targets for Pagi, but never did I think I would be the target. If I had known that, I might have used the idol on myself... but then Zola would be gone and not me... oh well. You can't save everyone in Survivor."

VOTE

Juli – Zola, Etna, Jake, Sweet Tooth, Toriel, and Kellam

Toriel – Juli, Shulk, and Deadpool

Zola – Cyrano and Jess (Never counted.)

The return of an old twist! I hope it's a good twist... you may or may not see it again in Final Showdown... but we'll get to that when the time comes!

Speaking of twists for Final Showdown... the Box of Twists! More on that next Tuesday.

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