"I'm sick of coming in second place."
Previously on Survivor, thirty six days ago sixteen castaways embarked on the adventure of a life time and one by one they were voted off until only four remained. Amy who went from a target to be the first person voted off the island to a strong competitor to win it all, Kagura who was on the outs of her tribe's alliance and used her wit and cunning to get to the end, Li the leader of his alliance from the very beginning who used the others to get further, and Peruru the last Okinawa remaining who came into the game with the nickname Fairy Boy only to turn around and become a provider for his tribe and used his social skills to get ahead. After thirty six days only one of these people will take home the million dollar prize and be named the Sole Survivor.
(Theme song)
The words Okinawa Tribe flash by. We see a clip of Jessie rowing in an outrigger followed by a colored picture of her smiling. We see a clip of Peruru fishing followed by a colored picture of him smiling. We see a clip of Tails trying to start a fire with flint and a machete. This is followed by a black and white picture of him smiling. We see a clip of Sango walking through the forest followed by a colored picture of her smiling. The words Sixteen People flash by. We see a clip of Gary running during a challenge followed by a black and white picture of him smiling. We see a clip of Inuyasha carrying a large tree branch. This is followed by a black and white picture of him smiling. We see a clip of Kari carrying a bunch of bananas followed by a colored picture of her smiling. We see a clip of Rouge digging on the beach during a challenge. This is followed by a black and white picture of her smiling. The words Amami Tribe flash by. We see a clip of Sanji cooking rice followed by a colored picture of him smiling. We see a clip of JunJun pulling on a rope during a challenge followed by a black and white picture of her smiling. We see a clip of Izzy chopping wood followed by a colored picture of him smiling. We see a clip of Ranpha drinking from a canteen followed by a black and white colored picture of her smiling. The words Thirty Nine Days flash by. We see a clip of Li swimming during a challenge followed by a colored picture of him smiling. We see a clip of Amy dragging a large piece of wood down a beach. This is followed by a colored picture of her smiling. We see a clip of Yahiko helping to build a shelter. This is followed by a black and white picture of him smiling. We see a clip of Kagura stoking a fire followed by a black and white picture of her smiling. The words Survivor Ryukyu Islands flash by.
Mensooree Tribe Day 37:
The sun slowly rose on the final four as they began to wake up.
Li: Last night I came really close to getting voted out because I wanted revenge on Kagura. Little did I know that Peruru gave her the Hidden Immunity Idol, there is no way she found it, and now I have to do damage control.
A little bit latter Li and Amy were sitting next to the fire.
"Well," said Li "That was interesting wasn't it?"
"Last night you mean?" asked Amy.
"Yep," said Li "No matter what happens we have to stick together."
"We should probably be practicing our fire making skills," said Amy matter-of-factly.
"Kagura may be dumb but she's not dumb enough to let Fairy Boy into the final three," chuckled Li. Amy rolled her eyes at this but said nothing.
Amy: Right now the only reason I'm still in an alliance with Li is because I know I can beat him in the final two. Li and I are not friends anymore, I hate how he's treated people in this game…but I know I can win against him so I have to protect him.
In the woods Peruru and Kagura were checking tree mail.
Peruru: Last night was amazing! It was so nice to see the look on Li's face when he realized he was in trouble. I still wish we had voted him out instead but Kagura was right about voting out JunJun, she was too big of a physical threat.
"Alright Fairy Boy," said Kagura "One of us has to win Immunity today."
"Absolutely," agreed Peruru. Kagura opened her mouth to say something but stopped when they arrived at tree mail to find a large basket full of food. On top of it was a note.
"Food!" yelled an excited Peruru.
"Congratulations final four," said Kagura reading the note "Let's get this back to camp."
Peruru nodded in agreement and the two carried the basket back to camp.
Kagura: Of course when Fairy Boy and I got back the food we all sat down and played nice but everyone was focused on the upcoming Immunity Challenge.
Immunity Challenge Day 37:
"Come on in guys," said Tracey as the final four walked into the forest clearing. The group stood in front of Tracey who was in front of a large vertical maze.
"I'll need Immunity back Peruru," said Tracey taking the Immunity Necklace from Peruru "Immunity is back up for grabs. For today's Immunity Challenge all of you will run into this vertical maze, go to the five stations inside and collect your colored tiles, and bring them back here. Once all of your tiles have been collected you will flip them over and solve a word scramble on the back of the tiles. The first person to solve the word scramble will win Immunity. Let's draw for spots."
A few moments later the final four were standing in front of their colored puzzle boards starting with Amy on the far right in front of the blue puzzle board followed by Peruru in front of the yellow, Li in front of the red, and Kagura in front of the green.
"Survivors ready go!" said Tracey. The group ran into the maze and split up with Kagura and Peruru going to the stations closest to the entrance while Amy and Li were going to the station at the very top of the maze.
"Two very different strategies," narrated Tracey "Kagura flying through this maze, she already has her first pair of tiles."
Kagura ran out of the maze and put her tiles on her puzzle board. As she was running back into the maze Peruru ran out with his first pair of tiles.
"Peruru back with his first pair of tiles," narrated Tracey "It looks like Kagura and Peruru's strategy is giving them a slight lead."
Up at the top of the maze Li had finally gotten to his first pair of tiles.
"Hurry up Amy," said Li as he past her on his way down.
"I'm coming," replied Amy.
"Li has his first pair of tiles and is making his way down with Amy close behind him," narrated Tracey as Kagura ran out of the maze with her second pair of tiles.
"Kagura now only needs three more pairs of tiles," narrated Tracey "Peruru needs four, and Amy and Li still need to get their first pair of tiles back."
Peruru ran out of the maze with his next pair of tiles.
"Scratch that," said Tracey "Peruru has his next pair of tiles. Amy and Li still need to ring their first pair of tiles."
Li ran out of the maze with his first pair of tiles followed quickly by Amy.
"I'm having a bad day today aren't I?" Tracey jokingly asked.
"Yes you are," replied Kagura running out of the maze with her third pair of tiles.
"Two more," she said to herself as she ran back into the maze as Peruru ran out followed closely by Li.
"Peruru has another pair of tiles," narrated Tracey "Li has another pair of tiles."
Amy ran out of the maze.
"And Amy has another pair of tiles," said Tracey "Everyone doing a good job."
Kagura ran out of the maze again.
"I want this one guys," said Kagura "You better keep up with me."
"I'm trying," said Peruru running out of the maze with his fourth pair of tiles. Li and Amy ran out of the maze with their next pair of tiles as Peruru and Kagura ran back in.
"Kagura and Peruru just need one more pair of tiles," narrated Tracey "Amy and Li need two."
In the maze Kagura was struggling with the climb as her kimono kept getting caught.
"Damn thing," said an annoyed Kagura.
"Let me help you," said Peruru reaching down to help Kagura to the next landing "Just a little bit higher Kagura."
"Amy and Li with their next pair of tiles," narrated Tracey and the two ran out of the maze. Kagura had reached her pair of tiles and grabbed them before bolting down the maze.
"It is so much easier going down the up," said Kagura as she flew down and out of the maze.
"Kagura has her last pair of tiles," said Tracey "She can start on the word scramble."
Kagura untied and flipped over her tiles to find that each tile had a large letter on the back. Li ran out of the maze with his final pair of tiles.
"Li can start on the puzzle," said Tracey as Amy and Peruru ran out of the maze "Amy and Peruru can start on the puzzle. It's a four way race for Immunity."
"Got it!" yelled Kagura.
"What is the answer?" asked Tracey.
"Final three," said Kagura.
"Kagura wins Immunity!" said Tracey. Peruru ran over to Kagura and hugged her tightly.
"Good job," said Peruru. Tracey walked over to Kagura and handed her the Immunity Necklace.
"Kagura now has a one in three chance of winning one million dollars," said Tracey "Amy, Li, Peruru, after thirty seven days one of you will be voted out tonight. Kagura before you all head back to camp please choose someone to go to Exile Island."
The group looked confused; they had not expected someone to go to Exile Island.
"Peruru," said Kagura immediately.
Peruru smiled happily and walked over to Tracey.
"Peruru your boat is waiting," said Tracey "You will return to camp before Tribal Council tonight."
Peruru nodded and walked off as Amy, Li, and Kagura walked back to camp.
Mensooree Tribe Day 37:
Amy, Kagura, and Li quietly walked into camp.
Li: Okay um why would you let Peruru go to Exile Island! He needs to go now! No one can win against him in the final two. If Kagura wants to throw her game away that's fine with me but I've worked too hard to let someone screw up my chances of winning.
"Good job Kagura," said Amy.
"Thanks Amy," said Kagura "I really wanted this one."
"I don't know why you two are so happy," said an annoyed Li "If Peruru finds the Hidden Immunity Idol we are screwed."
"Li please," said Kagura "I'm not going to let Peruru get anywhere near the final three. Aren't I allowed to use people too?"
"Really?" asked Li in surprise. Kagura nodded before walking over to the shelter.
Kagura: There is not a chance in hell that I'm going to betray Fairy Boy. He is the closest thing to a friend I have out here…I mean an ally! He is the closest thing to an ally I have out here.
"Li," said Amy quietly "Do me a favor."
"What?" asked Li.
"Go into the forest and practice making fire," said Amy.
"Why?" asked Li.
"Trust me," said Amy. Li looked at her skeptically but walked into the forest.
Amy: Kagura is a lot smarter than people think she is. She is not going to vote out Peruru. I know it's going to be a tie if Peruru can't find the Hidden Immunity Idol and I would rather be in the tiebreaker then Li because Li hasn't made a fire since about day ten. I tend to the fire almost every day just so I can be prepared for this kind of situation.
Exile Island Day 37:
Peruru: So I looked for the idol all of half an hour before I gave up. I only have a few hours here so I'm going to practice with my fire making skills.
Peruru was sitting next to the makeshift shelter after he had just made another fire.
"I swear I'm turning into a regular pyromaniac," said Peruru jokingly.
Peruru: Coming into this game I never thought I would make it this far let along learn how to fish and make fire. And now I have a chance to actually win the whole thing. That's pretty neat.
There was a loud revving of a boat and Peruru looked up to see one approaching the island.
"Well," said Peruru getting up and putting out the fire he made "There's my ride."
Peruru grabbed his things and walked down to the beach to head back to camp.
Mensooree Tribe Day 37:
Peruru had arrived back at camp and was greeted by Kagura and Amy.
"Hi Fairy Boy," greeted Kagura "You wouldn't mind if I stole him for a moment would you Amy?"
"Not at all," said Amy. Peruru waved goodbye to Amy as Kagura dragged him into the forest. Once they had gotten far away enough from camp Kagura turned to face Peruru.
"Did you find the idol?" asked Kagura.
"No," said Peruru "Who are we voting for?"
"Amy has been with me all day and I haven't seen Li at all," said Kagura "I'm thing he's practicing in case of a tie."
"So we're voting out Amy then?" asked Peruru.
"Unfortunately," said Kagura.
"Kagura," said Peruru "Seeing as I could be gone after tonight could I ask you something?"
"What?" asked Kagura.
"Well," said Peruru "This has always confused me. Why don't you ever take off your kimono?"
Kagura looked down at Peruru completely without emotion. Peruru gulped nervously.
"Do you really want to know?" asked Kagura again showing no emotion.
"Only if you want me to know," said Peruru trying to find a way out of his question. Kagura paused then turned around so her back was facing Peruru. She undid her kimono and let it fall just enough so her upper back was exposed. Peruru gasped in shock and horror to see the scars on her back.
"Please don't tell anyone about this," said Kagura putting her kimono back to where it was before walking back to camp leaving a still shocked Peruru.
Kagura: I've never told anyone about my scars but it felt nice to finally tell someone about them. I'm glad it was Fairy Boy because I'm sure he will keep my secret.
Peruru: What kind of monster would do that to someone! I swear when I find out who did that I'll beat him then I'll get Inuyasha to beat him and then I'll…I'll…oh…I'll get Jessie to beat them. Jessie will mutilate them I'm sure of it.
A little bit latter Peruru walked out of the forest and found Amy sitting next to the fire. He walked over to her and sat down.
"So," said Peruru slowly "I hear that it's between you and me tonight."
"Unfortunately," said Amy.
"It was nice to see you again," said Peruru softly "And no matter what happens it's been fun."
He hugged her tightly and Amy looked down at Peruru in surprise as if she had just remembered something.
"It was been Peruru," said Amy returning the hug "Thanks for everything."
Peruru smiled at her warmly before walking down to the beach.
Amy: This late in the game it's easy to just turn off your emotions and go into game mode and I found myself doing that today. If I am the one going home I don't want to go out as a gamebot, I want to leave the way I've always played this game with no regrets. These people are my friends not numbers and I almost forgot about that.
Peruru: From everything I have heard it's going to be a tie between me and Amy tonight although I think Li thinks there won't be a tie but that's because he's Li and he's stupid. You know I've been nervous before Tribal Councils before but this is a whole new kind of nervous.
Tribal Council Night 37:
The final four walked into Tribal Council and sat down all in a row from left to right Li, Amy, Kagura, and Peruru.
"Welcome final four to Tribal Council," greeted Tracey "Welcome the members of our jury, Rouge, Jessie, Yahiko, Tails, and JunJun voted out at the last Tribal Council."
The jury walked in and sat down as Tracey introduced them.
"Kagura," said Tracey "Last time we were here you would have gone if it weren't for the Hidden Immunity Idol so you must be pretty happy to have immunity around your neck."
"Absolutely," said Kagura "I'm very happy to show that I can win something and prove to everyone that I'm meant to be here."
"Li I have to ask, are you surprised that Kagura is still here?" asked Tracey
"A little," said Li "But I'm more surprised that Fairy Boy is still here."
Peruru smiled as did Jessie, Rouge, and Tails on the jury.
"Why are you surprised?" asked Tracey.
"When we first came into the game I pegged Peruru was one of the first boots." Explained Li "Then when we merged I find out he is one of the biggest threats here."
"Peruru," said Tracey "Not only are you the last member of the Okinawa tribe but Li just said you are the biggest threat."
"There are different ways to think about who is a threat," said Peruru "Yea I could get a lot of jury votes but can I win the last immunity challenge, probably not."
"Then what do you base this vote on?" asked Tracey.
"Trust," said Peruru simply "Trust is everything in this game."
"Amy," said Tracey "Is trust important this late in the game?"
"That's your favorite question isn't it?" asked Amy to which Tracey nodded "Trust is always important in this game."
Yahiko rolled his eyes from the jury.
"I trust my alliance and I have to," said Amy.
"Kagura," said Tracey "What about you? Is trust something you're basing your vote on tonight?"
"I am," said Kagura "I thought I could trust my alliance but after almost getting voted out I don't any more."
"Does that mean you aren't giving up Immunity?" asked Tracey.
"Not on your life," said Kagura.
"With that said, let's vote," said Tracey "Amy, you're first."
Amy got up and walked over to the voting booth. She wrote down Peruru.
"You are the biggest threat out here and I have to vote you out so I can win."
Li was next followed by Kagura and lastly Peruru who voted for Amy.
"You're the only one I can vote for tonight. Now I have to hope I can win the tiebreaker."
He put his vote into the urn then walked back to his seat.
"I'll go tally the votes," said Tracey.
"Once the votes are read the decision is final," said Tracey once he got back "The person voted out must leave the tribal council area immediately. If anyone has a Hidden Immunity Idol now would be the time to use it."
No one moved.
"I'll read the votes," said Tracey "First vote Peruru."
Next to his name was a small sad face. Peruru smiled and glanced over at Amy who returned his smile.
"Next vote Amy," said Tracey holding up the vote "One vote Amy, one vote Peruru. Next vote Fairy Boy. That's two votes Peruru, one vote Amy, one vote left. Last vote Amy. We're tied."
Li looked shocked by this but Peruru smiled and looked over at Kagura happily.
"In the event of a tie we will have a revote," said Tracey facing the final four "Peruru and Amy cannot vote but before Kagura and Li vote you can tell them why they should keep you. Amy?"
"Peruru will win if we don't vote him out now," said Amy glancing over at Peruru apologetically "He has proven that he can win challenges and all he needs to do is win one more and he wins the game."
"Peruru?" asked Tracey looking at him.
"We all know that Amy can win challenges and she is a treat to win in the end to," said Peruru "She hasn't backstabbed anyone on that jury except Yahiko. She's a bigger threat then I am. Besides Kagura, you know neither of these two will take you to the end with them."
Kagura nodded in agreement slowly.
"It's time to vote," said Tracey "Li you're up."
Li got up and voted for Fairy boy.
"You're still too much of a threat to me and you have to go."
He put the vote into the urn and walked back to his seat. Kagura was next she voted for Amy.
"I have to do what I have to do."
She put the vote in the urn and brought it back to Tracey.
"I'll now read the votes," said Tracey after Kagura handed him the urn "If we're still tied then we'll go to a tiebreaker. First vote, Fairy boy. Next vote, Amy. We're still tied here's what we're going to do. Amy, Peruru each of you will make fire. The first one to burn through their twine and raise their flag will stay in the game."
Peruru and Amy were now sitting in front of mini fire pits. Next to each of them were some sticks, branches, husks, flint, and a machete. The jury looked on excited to see what happens.
"Go!" said Tracey.
Amy and Peruru quickly began to make their fire. Each started with the husks and then proceeded to start using their flint. Peruru was the first to get a spark. His fire started and he started to add twigs and some braches. Amy now had a small fire as well trying to catch up to Peruru. Peruru's fire began to wane and he franticly began to blow on it so it would revive. This allowed Amy to catch up. Each added more and more braches and twigs trying to be the first to raise their flag. Suddenly, one of the pieces of twine broke and a flag rose.
"Amy wins the tiebreaker," said Tracey "Peruru you have to bring me your torch."
Peruru smiled meekly and hugged Amy before walking over to Li and shook his hand. He then turned to Kagura and gave her a tight hug.
"Win," whispered Peruru to Kagura before grabbing his torch and giving it to Tracey.
"Fairy Boy, you are the thirteenth person voted out of Survivor Ryukyu Islands, the tribe has spoken," said Tracey snuffing his torch.
Peruru smiled a little at hearing Tracey use his nickname. Peruru looked back at the final three and smiled before he left Tribal Council. Over on the jury Tails, Rouge, and Jessie watched Peruru exit sadly.
"Well we're down to the final three," said Tracey "We have one more Immunity Challenge, two Tribal Councils, and three people trying to get there any way they can. Goodnight, I'll see you in the morning."
The final three got up and walked out of Tribal Council silently.
Final words:
Peruru: This was an amazing experience and I made it so much further then I ever thought I would have. I made a lot of friends who I know I'll keep in touch with for the rest of my life and now I get the chance to give someone a lot of money. Amy is definitely my friend outside of this game but I really want Kagura to win. (Laughs)
Mensooree Tribe Day 38:
The final three were already up and about with Li and Kagura sitting next to the fire making breakfast while Amy went to check tree mail.
Kagura: Peruru lost the tiebreaker last night, which sucks, but if I dwell on the fact that my friend isn't here then I won't be prepared for the last Immunity Challenge.
"I have to tell you Kagura," said Li "I was surprised that you forced the tie."
"How were you surprised?" asked Kagura incredulously.
"Could you have won against him in the final two?" asked Li simply.
"No," said Kagura.
"Then why would you want him in the final three?" asked Li.
Li: My plan from the very beginning of this game was to go to the end with people I could beat in the final two. Why Kagura wanted to take someone she couldn't win against I will never know.
"Not only that…" started Li only to be interrupted.
"We have tree mail guys," said Amy running over to them.
"What is it?" asked Li.
"You have done what thirteen others did not," said Amy reading tree mail "Now it is time to look back at those who have fallen. Take your outrigger and head to Exile Island and as you pass the torches of your fallen comrades take the ceremonial masks that represent them. Once all have been collect place them in the Utaki where they will be burned. Once this task is complete you will be ready for the Final Immunity Challenge."
Li: (Sarcastic) Great I get to see everyone I voted out…sounds like fun.
The final three had gotten into the outrigger and began to paddle towards Exile Island.
Fallen Comrades Day 38:
Amy, Kagura, and Li encountered the first torch on a floating platform a few miles away from camp.
"Ranpha," said Amy fondly as she took her mask.
"Ah my first blindside," said Li.
"Don't gloat," said Kagura "Izzy had just as much to do with this as you did."
Li rolled his eyes but didn't say anything.
"I will say this about Ranpha," said Kagura "She may be a slut but she knew how to play the game."
Amy and Li nodded in agreement.
Ranpha: I came into this game to play hard and I did. I just think I started off to strong and it cost me in the end.
The next torch was also on a floating platform. Kagura took this mask.
"Sango was a damn good competitor," said Kagura "I was shocked to see her go so early."
"From everything I heard about her I think Sango would have done great in the game," said Amy.
Sango: I really should have known that Inuyasha would have been the reason I got voted out. Am I mad about it? A little but this was still one of the best experiences of my life.
The final three had arrived at Exile Island and found the next torch on the beach. Before Li could take this mask Amy snatched it and Kagura laughed at the surprised look on Li's face.
"I can tell you miss him," said Li "Izzy was my right hand man and I hated how he went out."
"Izzy was propaly one of the nicest sweetest people I have ever met," said Amy "And I wish he could have lasted longer."
"And he kissed you," said Kagura causing Amy to blush and Li to laugh.
Izzy: I was really upset to leave the way I did but I'm glad that I left when I did. If I had stayed in the game I would have been pulled eventually and I don't think I could have lived with myself if I had robbed someone of their spot.
The next torch was a few feet up the beach and Li took this mask.
"Kari was a nice girl," said Li "Maybe too nice for this game."
"From what Fairy Boy told me she was a sweetheart," said Kagura.
"That's what Izzy said too," said Amy. Li made some kissing noise and Amy nudged him.
Kari: I really want to say that I didn't take getting voted out personally but I don't tell lies. Buy I had so much fun while I was in the game and I made a whole bunch of friends.
Amy, Kagura, and Li walked deeper into the island and found the next torch next to a small bush.
"Gary was an ass," said Li taking his mask.
"I didn't even know Gary and I didn't like him," said Amy.
"And you like everyone," said Kagura. Amy nodded in agreement.
Gary: I have no regrets about how I played the game and I will admit when I get beat. If they were able to beat me then they really are the best of the best.
The next torch was a few feet away underneath a tree. Kagura grabbed this mask.
"I have a lot of respect for Sanji," said Amy "He worked really hard to redeem himself with the tribe."
"I was surprised just how quickly we became friends considering how much we hated each other in the beginning of the game," said Kagura.
Sanji: I had a lot of fun out here and I'm proud of how I played the game. I started off this game really badly but I was able to redeem myself to mu tribe and I'm proud of that.
The next torch was a few feet away next to a large stone.
"Inuyasha was one heck of a competitor," said Amy taking the mask.
"You two better be grateful I got Jessie to flip her vote," said Kagura.
"Yea," said Li "For once you did something right."
"I try," said Kagura.
Inuyasha: I thought for sure that I was going to make it to the end but I didn't and the one thing I thought wouldn't happen did happen. I made friends. Now isn't that surprising?
The next torch was on the path towards the makeshift shelter. The three stood in front of the torch and Amy took the mask.
"What a slut," said Kagura.
"And a total bitch," said Li.
"Come one guys," said Amy "Rouge was a good…um…competitor?"
Kagura and Li looked at her skeptically and she sighed in defeat.
Rouge: In the game I was a bitch to a lot of people but I was also very nice to a lot of people. This game takes a huge toll on you but I wouldn't change my experience at all.
The next torch was in front of the remains of a fire Peruru had made yesterday. Kagura took this mask.
"Jessie was a fighter I'll give her that," said Li.
"I have no doubt if she hadn't switched her vote she would have won the game," said Amy. Kagura nodded in agreement.
Jessie: I came into this game to kick some ass and take names and I did. I just wish I could have made further.
The next torch was in front of the makeshift shelter.
"My little buddy Yahiko," said Li taking the mask "He was loyal to the end."
"I have to admit but I was kind of sad after he was voted out," said Kagura causing the others to look at her in surprise "I missed having something to yell at."
Yahiko: It sucks to be blindsided especially by Kagura but that's the nature of the game so I can't take it too personally.
Amy, Kagura, and Li continued to walk deeper into the island and were soon on another beach. The next torch was a few feet away and Li took this mask.
"Tails was a very smart kid," said Kagura.
"I think we can all say we have nothing bad to say about Tails," said Amy.
Li opened his mouth to say something but Amy placed a hand on his mouth to keep him quiet.
Tails: This was the best experience of my life. Sure I had some ups and downs but overall I had a lot of fun and made a lot of friends.
The group continued down the beach until they were met with a rock wall. The next torch was in front of a small opening shaped like a crudely drawn diamond.
"JunJun was a fierce competitor and a great friend," said Amy taking this mask.
"She actually played a decent social game which surprised me," said Li.
"I have a lot of respect for JunJun," said Kagura "She played a damn good game."
JunJun: I was voted out because I was a threat. I take that as a compliment.
The three continued to past the rock wall and found the last torch at the mouth of a path that led to the highest point on the island.
"Fairy Boy," said Kagura affectionately as she took his mask "He surprised me the most out of everyone."
"I love Peruru," said Amy "He is absolutely the nicest person I have ever met."
"Just looking at him you would have never guessed how big of a threat he was," said Li.
"Damn straight," said Kagura.
Peruru: I'll be honest. I am shocked at just how far I got and how many friends I've made. I wish I had made it to the final three but fourth place is nothing to be ashamed of.
Half way up the path the final three found the Utaki. One by one they placed the masks inside of it.
Li: One by one people have to leave the game and for me it's weird to look at these people you forget about after they were voted out. Just goes to show you that these people, this experience, never leaves you.
After they had finished, Amy grabbed the light torch in front of the Utaki and set it ablaze.
Kagura: I look at everyone voted out and some of them are friends, some are enemies, some I hardly know, but without all of them I wouldn't be here.
Amy, Kagura, and Li continued to watch the Utaki burn down in silent reflection.
Amy: It's amazing just to take a step back and look at all of these great competitors and just amazing people. It's really humbling to realize that I have made it here. That's a moment I will never forget.
After the Utaki had burned down the final three continued up the path to face their final Immunity Challenge.
Final Immunity Challenge Day 38:
At the highest point of Exile Island the final three found Tracey waiting for them. Behind him was a large upright log and on top of it was the Immunity Idol. Around the log were three pairs of small wooden blocks at different heights to stand on.
"Welcome to you Final Immunity Challenge," said Tracey "For this final challenge each of you will stand barefoot on these two blocks while having a hand on the Immunity Idol. The last person with a hand on the Immunity Idol wins Immunity and will choose who they want to sit next to in the final two. Kagura I need the Immunity Necklace back."
Kagura reluctantly handed back the Immunity Necklace.
"Let's start," said Tracey. A few moments later the final three, now barefoot, were standing on their wooden blocks waiting for Tracey to start the challenge.
"Okay guys," said Tracey "If your feet touch the ground you are out and if you take your hand off the Immunity Idol you are also out. So for the Final Immunity survivors ready go!"
Amy, Kagura, and Li placed a hand on the Immunity Idol and began the challenge.
"Each of you has won an Immunity Challenge," said Tracey "Each of you knows what it takes to win one so this will be an interesting challenge."
A half hour later the only movement was coming from Kagura.
"Kagura having some trouble keeping her feet apart in that kimono," said Tracey.
"Damnit," yelled Kagura as she fell off the blocks.
"Kagura is out of the challenge," said Tracey.
"You okay Kagura?" asked Amy.
"I'm fine," said Kagura walking over to Tracey "I just bruised by ego."
"Hey Amy," said Li.
"What?" asked Amy.
"I want to talk about a deal," said Li.
"It's only been what ten seconds since Kagura fell and you want to talk about a deal?" asked Amy. Kagura looked over at the two in surprise.
"If you give me Immunity I will take you to the final two," said Li.
"You promise?" asked Amy.
"I swear to you I will," said Li. Amy thought about the offer for a moment before letting go if the Immunity Idol.
"Li wins Final Immunity," said Tracey.
"Yes!" cheered Li. Tracey handed Li the Immunity Necklace.
"Amy, Kagura," said Tracey "After thirty eight days one of you will be voted out and become the final member of the jury. I'll see you all tonight."
The final three nodded and headed back to the outrigger.
Mensooree Tribe Day 38:
Li was the first person back to camp and he happily put the Immunity Necklace in the shelter.
Li: I've done it. I'm in the final two. Now the only question is whether or not I'm going to keep my word to Amy but I've been dying to vote out Kagura so I'm keeping my word.
Down on the beach Amy and Kagura were talking.
"Are you mad at me for taking that deal?" asked Amy.
"Mad?" asked Kagura "Amy I'd be pissed if you didn't take the deal. You came here to win and you have to do what you have to do."
Amy: From the beginning of this game I didn't know if I could trust Li and its day thirty eight and I still don't know if I can trust Li. I just have to hope his irrational hatred of Kagura will make him keep his word.
"So," said Kagura "Would you be mad if I made a pitch to Li to keep me?"
"Mad?" asked Amy "I'd be pissed if you didn't."
Kagura looked at her blankly for a moment before bursting out into laughter.
"I'm rubbing off on you aren't I? asked Kagura.
"A little," said Amy.
Amy: I really do like Kagura and if it weren't for the fact that Kagura is a bigger threat then Li I would have done my best to win the Immunity Challenge and take her with me to the final two. I learned very early in this game that if I play with only my emotions or vote to keep people I like over people I know I beat, I lose.
A few moments later Kagura found Li sitting in the shelter.
"What do you want?" asked Li.
"I have a question for you," said Kagura "Can you win against Amy in the final two?"
Li opened his mouth to say something but stopped.
"See what I mean?" asked Kagura "Now if you take me you are guaranteed the win."
"Go on," said Li.
"If I'm in the final two I'll get Peruru's vote and that's it," said Kagura "If it is you and Amy I can tell you right now you will not get my vote, Peruru's vote, JunJun's vote, Jessie's vote or Rouge's vote."
Li nodded slowly in agreement.
Kagura: I'm a fighter and there is no way I'm just going to lay down and get voted out. I have worked too damn hard to just give up now.
"So," said Kagura "Will you think about it?"
"Yes," said Li before Kagura turned and walked away.
Li: Kagura made a very, very good argument for me to keep her but I don't know. I do know that I would win against either Amy or Kagura it's just a matter of who I think will be easier to win against.
A little bit later, Amy and Kagura were talking down on the beach.
"So I noticed you grabbed Izzy's mask pretty quick back there," said Kagura slyly.
"What?" asked an embarrassed Amy.
"Oh come on," said Kagura "Admit it you like Izzy."
"Maybe a little," said Amy causing Kagura to laugh "Oh quiet you."
Amy playfully shoved Kagura causing the wind demon to laugh even louder.
"Come on girls," said Li walking over to them "It's time to go."
The two nodded and got up.
Kagura: I really do like Amy and I feel a little bad about trying to get Li to vote her out over me but I she didn't take it personally. I have to say the only bright side I can see if I'm voted off is that Amy will win by a landslide against Li.
Amy: Spending these last few hours with Kagura has made me realize that she and I really are friends and I wish we could have spent more time like this. I'm glad she didn't hate me for making that deal with Li and I'm glad she made her plea to Li because I would have hated to see her just give up.
Li: I know exactly what I'm going to do tonight. I'm doing what I think will give me the win.
Tribal Council Night 38:
Li, Amy, and Kagura walked into Tribal Council. Amy and Kagura sat down in the front row and Li sat behind them.
"Welcome final three," said Tracey "And let's welcome the jury, Rouge, Jessie, Yahiko, Tails, JunJun, and Peruru voted out at the last Tribal Council."
The jury walked in quietly and sat down a few glanced over at Li wearing the Immunity Necklace slightly annoyed.
"First I want to congratulate the three of you for making it this far," said Tracey "Now then Li you won the final Immunity Challenge so you are essentially choosing who you are going to take to the final two with you. How does knowing you have that power feel?"
"It's always a great feeling to know that you have your own fate in your hands," said Li "Thankfully this vote will be easy."
Amy smiled a little but looked over at Kagura sadly.
"Amy," said Tracey "You made a deal with Li during the final Immunity Challenge but do you think Li will keep it?"
"I hope he does," said Amy "Li has done a lot of lying in this game but one thing I know for a fact is that he has never lied to me and I don't think he would lie to me know."
"Kagura," said Tracey "You knew about this deal but I doubt that you just gave up."
"Hell no," said Kagura causing some chuckles from the jury "I went up to Li and I made my pitch."
"And after that?" asked Tracey.
"Amy and I just kind of talked the rest of the day," said Kagura "We knew Li made his choice so we wanted to have some peace for a little."
"Alright," said Tracey "Before Li votes Amy why should he take you to the final two?"
"Li you made a deal with me from a very long time ago and again today," said Amy simply "I know you've made a lot of deals and didn't keep them but I hope you keep this one."
"Kagura?" asked Tracey.
"Simply put," said Kagura "If you take me I'll get one vote from that jury. I'll get Peruru's vote. If you take Amy you'll get Yahiko's vote and that is it."
"Li did that help make up your mind?" asked Tracey.
"I knew who I was voting for the moment I walked into Tribal Council," said Li.
"Alright then," said Tracey "Li it's time to vote."
Li nodded and got up to vote. We don't see his vote.
"I'll admit it you did a damn good job in this game but you need to go now."
Li put his vote into the urn then walked back with it and gave the urn to Tracey.
"Once I read the vote that person will be asked to leave the Tribal Council area immediately, I'll read the vote," said Tracey. Amy reached her hand out towards Kagura's. Kagura took hold of Amy's hand and the two watched Tracey in anticipation.
"The fourteenth and final person voted out of Survivor Ryukyu Islands and the final member of our jury, Amy," said Tracey holding up the vote. Amy breathed in in shock and grasped Kagura's hand tighter.
"Amy you'll need to bring me your torch," said Tracey. Kagura got up with Amy and the two hugged each other. Li got up as well and Amy allowed him to give her a hug. Amy grabbed her torch and walked over to Tracey.
"Amy the tribe has spoken," said Tracey snuffing her torch. Amy nodded weakly and walked out of Tribal Council.
"Congratulations to you two for making the final two," said Tracey looking at Li and Kagura "You two have gotten as far as you can go in this game now the power shifts to jury who will decided which one of you will walk away with one million dollars. Goodnight."
The final two got up and walked out of Tribal Council as the jury watched the two walk out showing no emotion at all at the final two.
Final words:
Amy: I was the target to go in day three and here I am voted out on day thirty eight…I thought for sure that out of all the deals Li made that he would have honored this one. I know why he did what he did. If he did take me he would have lost. He always underestimates Kagura and I think that could cost him in the end because she's a fighter. In the end though I know that this Final Tribal Council will be a lot of fun.
Mensooree Tribe Day 39:
It was quiet as the sun slowly rose over the horizon to wake the final two.
"Hey Li?" asked Kagura.
"What?" asked Li.
"Am I dreaming or are we the final two?" asked Kagura.
"No," said Li "You aren't dreaming."
"Hot damn," said Kagura.
Li: If you had told me day one that I was going to be in the final two with Kagura I would have laughed right in your face. Looking back though I shouldn't be too surprised, Kagura is a fighter and I respect that. That doesn't mean she has a shot at winning against me though.
A little bit later Kagura and Li were sitting next to the fire.
"I say we just burn down the shelter and get it over with," said Kagura.
"Sure," said Li "Why not?"
Kagura: When you look at my track record outside of this I should not be in the final two. All of my plans to get my heart back always get so close to working but I always fail. I'm sick of coming in second place, for once in my life I want to win and tonight I am going to win.
Soon enough Kagura and Li had set their shelter on fire and were eating what little food they had left.
"Kagura," said Li "There is something I want you to know."
"What?" asked Kagura.
"Tonight I'm not going to be wimpy and apologetic and I don't want you to be either," said Li "We played the game the way we wanted to play it and we don't need to apologize to anyone."
Kagura nodded in agreement.
Kagura: Li must think I'm some kind of stupid. I'm not going to be mean to the jury but I'm sure as hell not going to bullshit them.
Li: I'll admit it, after voting out Amy the jury could be really angry with me so if I can get Kagura to do something stupid the better for me.
Soon it was time for Kagura and Li to leave. The shelter and burned down and the two were quietly looking at the camp.
"Ready Kagura?" asked Li.
"Yep," said Kagura "Let's go."
Kagura: These were the best worst thirty nine days I have ever had but you know what, I wouldn't trade them for anything…God that sounded really sentimental didn't it? I didn't know I could do that.
Li: It's been a long thirty nine days but it's finally here, I'm in the final two and I'm with someone who has pissed as many people as I have. The only difference is that the jury respects my game a hell of a lot more than Kagura's.
The two took one last look at camp before turning and heading off to find just which of the two of them was about to become the sole survivor.
Final Tribal Council Night 39:
Kagura and Li walked into Tribal Council and sat down next to each other.
"Welcome final two," said Tracey "Now let's welcome out final jury. Rouge, Jessie, Yahiko, Tails, JunJun, Peruru, and Amy voted out at the last Tribal Council."
The jury walked in quietly and sat down facing the final two.
"Now then," said Tracey "The power as shifted to the jury. Tonight they will decide who will win a million dollars. First, the final two will each be given a chance to address the jury, then the jury will ask the final two questions to help make their decision, finally the final two will make a closing argument to the jury before they vote for the winner. Let's start with Li."
"Alright," said Li politely "I played a very good strategic and social game. Kagura on the other hand played a piss poor strategic game and an even worse social game. I played an overall honest game, sure I lied, but nowhere near as much as she had to."
From the jury Amy rolled her eyes while Li spoke as did Jessie.
"Kagura basically screwed every single one of you," continued Li "I didn't."
"Kagura you're up," said Li.
"Good," said Kagura "Li has been pointing out the flaws in my game but he has told some outright lies. He said that he's played an honest game while I haven't, let's compare. I would tell you exactly what I thought of you and you all knew I was telling you the truth; Li on the other hand would say one thing only to do the exact opposite. Not to mention I told everyone upfront that I was going to lie in this game, Li presented himself as a sweet little boy who would never lie to people but we all know how that turned out."
There were some nods from the jury and Kagura smiled in victory.
"Okay then," said Tracey "It's time for the jury to ask their questions. Rouge you're up first."
Rouge nodded and got up to face Kagura and Li. She was wearing a formfitting black dress.
"Li," said Rouge sweetly "Wind bitch."
Boobs with wings," said Kagura just as sweetly.
"I have the same question for both of you," said Rouge "You both have said you have lied but I want to know what your biggest lie was."
"My biggest lie would have to be me betraying Amy at the final three," said Li.
"My biggest lie would have to be the night that Jessie was voted out I voted for JunJun," said Kagura "That and the fake Hidden Immunity Idol."
Li looked at Kagura in surprise as did Rouge who looked like she was not expecting this answer.
"Thanks Rouge," said Tracey. Rouge nodded and walked back to her seat.
"Yahiko you're up next," said Tracey. Yahiko got up and walked over to face Kagura and Li. Yahiko was wearing his normal attire but his hair was more well-groomed than normal.
"Hi guys," said Yahiko "I'm kind of confused about why I was voted out and I want some answers. Who was the reason I was voted out? Li do you know?"
"Kagura definitely," said Li causing Kagura to roll her eyes "She got Amy and JunJun to vote for you without anyone knowing. Tails didn't know, Fairy Boy didn't know, and I sure as heck didn't know."
"Alright," said Yahiko "And you Kagura?"
"I was the most vocal about getting rid of you but…" started Kagura.
"That's all I need," interrupted Yahiko before turning around to go back to his seat.
"JunJun come on down," said Tracey as Yahiko sat back down. JunJun had straitened her hair and was wearing a matching black leather jacket and pants.
"I really don't have any questions but there are some things I want to say," said JunJun "Li you were a total ass to a lot of people not to mention you backstabbed Amy your ally at the final three. But you did play the game from the very beginning so I do respect your game. Kagura you were a total bitch to a lot of people, you were bad in the challenges, and I don't think you started playing this game until like day eight so I don't think I can vote for you to win. I'm still not sure how I'm going to vote so give me a reason to vote for one of you tonight."
"Thank you JunJun," said Tracey. She nodded and sat back down.
"Tails you're up," said Tracey. Tails smiled and nodded getting up to face the final two. Tails looked practically the same except for the fact he was wearing a black bowtie for the occasion.
"Congratulations guys for making it this far," said Tails "Li don't you think it's kind of hypocritical to claim you've played an honest game yet, from everything I know, you have told some of the biggest lies in the game?"
Li looked rather annoyed by this question but Kagura was absolutely beaming with excitement.
"I don't think I've told the biggest lies in the game," said Li "That would be Kagura."
"Oh," said Tails "And why would that be?"
"Well," said Li "The fake Hidden Immunity for one thing, apparently vote for JunJun and not Jessie, and then of course blindsiding Yahiko."
"Thank you," said Tails turning to go back only to stop "One more thing. Kagura I'm still not sure if I'm voting for you tonight but I think you deserve a fair shot so I'll say this one thing, the night that I was voted out Li said if I gave him the Hidden Immunity Idol he thought I had and voted for Kagura I would be safe. Take from that what you will."
Li looked very annoyed by this but Kagura on the other hand looked absolutely ecstatic.
"Jessie if you would be so kind," said Tracey. Jessie smiled slyly at the final two as she walked over to them. She was wearing a vivid red dress that matched her hair perfectly.
"You know me," said Jessie plainly "I'll be blunt and to the point, now tell me what your greatest strength was in this game? Kagura?"
"My greatest asset in the game would have to be my ability to manipulate," said Kagura bluntly "I was able to get the girls to vote out Yahiko and I was able to get Li to do a lot of things for me. I got him to vote out Sanji over me, I got him to vote out Rouge, and I got him to take me to the final two over Amy. Oh and I got you to vote out Inuyasha."
Jessie smiled a little at this before turning to look at Li.
"My best talent in the game was my ability to form alliances," said Li "It is true that I didn't stay loyal to all of my alliances but this is a game. I used my alliances to get ahead and isn't that what this game is about?"
"Thank you," said Jessie before walking back to her seat.
"Fairy Boy," said Tracey. Peruru smiled and got up. He was wearing a light pink dress shirt and matching magenta vest and pants.
"Hi guys," said Peruru sweetly "Congratulations on getting this far. I'm voting for who will give me the most honest answer tonight okay? Now then, if you could replace yourself with anyone who would it be?"
"Definitely Izzy," said Li "He did not deserve to go out the way he did. I was the only person who didn't vote him because of that."
From the jury Amy raised her eyebrow a little.
"Thank you Li," said Peruru "What about you Kagura?"
"To be honest Fairy Boy I wouldn't replace myself with anyone," said Kagura "I'm not saying that other people aren't deserving but if I'm not in the final two I can't win. If I could replace Li it would have to be with you because you were my closest ally."
Peruru and Amy were the only people not to be taken aback by the boldness of Kagura's statement.
"Thank you," said Peruru "and good luck tonight guys."
"Amy you're up," said Tracey as Peruru walked back to his seat. Amy got up and faced the final two. She was wearing a light blue sundress.
"Kudos to both of you," said Amy a little too nicely "Li why should I vote for you? Why the hell should I vote for you after you backstabbed me like that!"
Li knew this question was coming and had been preparing for it all day.
"First off let me say I feel horrible for what I did," said Li "But the only reason I did it was because I would never win against you in the final two. You played an excellent game and a much better social game then I did. I would have been slaughtered. Also if it weren't for me getting Kagura to vote for Ranpha you would have been the first person voted out of the game."
"Thank you," said Amy coldly "Kagura you and I were friends in the game and I hope we can still be friends outside of the game but I'm not sure if I will vote for you so tell me why I should vote for you to win?"
"First off Li screwed you over big time and now he's kiss your ass," said Kagura "Next it wasn't Li who convinced me to vote for Ranpha it was Izzy. Let's be honest do you think Li would have voted to keep you over Sanji if we had gone to the tie? No he wouldn't have, Izzy would have, but not Li."
"Thank you both," said Amy before walking back to her seat next to Peruru.
"Alright," said Tracey "Li, Kagura, before the jury votes you two will have the chance to give a closing statement. Li you're first."
Li nodded.
"Guys I played an excellent game," said Li "I may have lied and I may have betrayed people but so has Kagura. I started playing this game from the very beginning, Kagura hasn't. So who do you want to win someone who played a great strategic game and was in control for most of the game or for someone who just skated by without playing the game to its full potential?"
"Kagura," said Tracey looking at Kagura.
"The name of this game is Survivor," said Kagura "And that's what I did. I was never in the main alliance, I was always on the outside looking in and because of that I was able to flip to get ahead. I made moves when I had to so I could survive and get to the end. I played this game the way it is supposed to be played, to survive."
"With that it is time to vote," said Tracey "Remember you are voting for who you want to win. Rouge you are up first."
The bat nodded and got up to vote. Once she got to the urn without missing a beat she wrote down a name. Next to vote was Yahiko who voted for Li.
"This shouldn't be too surprising but I will say this Kagura, I respect you a lot more than I did in the beginning."
He put his vote in the urn and walked back. Next to vote was JunJun who voted for Li.
"Kagura the only reason I'm not voting for you to win is because I believe that you didn't start playing the game early enough."
She reluctantly put the vote into the urn and walked back to her seat. Next to vote was Tails. He wrote down the name quickly before going back to his seat. Jessie was next who voted for Kagura.
"You played one hell of a game, good luck."
She put her vote into the urn and walked back. Peruru was the next to vote and he voted for Kagura.
"Big shock right? Kagura I was always going to vote for you tonight because you were the most honest person to play the game. Thank you for being such a great friend to me in the game.
He put his vote into the urn and walked back to his seat. Last to vote was Amy. We don't see her vote.
"I told myself coming in tonight that I was not going vote with my emotions and to me you made the best argument."
She walked back holding the urn and handed it to Tracey.
"Thank you," said Tracey "You all have waited a long time to for this but you will have to wait a little bit longer."
He walked out of Tribal Council and continued to walk down a dirt path until he arrived at a stage set up to look like Tribal Council. On stage was the jury as well as the final two. All of them were wearing formal attire.
"Let's get started," said Tracey "Remember you want to see your name on these votes tonight. First vote, Li."
There was a loud cheer from the audience.
"Next vote, Kagura," said Tracey as another loud cheer came from the audience.
"Third vote, Li," continued Tracey "Fourth vote Kagura. We're tied."
There was once again a loud cheer from the audience.
"Next vote is for Li," said Tracey "And another vote for Kagura. We are tied with three votes each for Kagura and Li. One vote left."
Li and Kagura looked at Tracey anxiously as he took out the final vote.
"Last vote and the winner of Survivor Ryukyu Islands," said Tracey turning over the last vote "Kagura."
There was a huge cheer from the audience as Kagura gasped in surprise. Li got up and hugged her tightly congratulating her. Kagura got off of the stage to find her friends and family only to be tackled by two young girls, one with black hair the other with silver. There was also a tall man with long silver hair there to congratulate Kagura. As this was happening the rest of the cast was coming on stage to congratulate the winner and the runner up.
"There you have it," said Tracey "After thirty nine days Kagura the seventeen year old wind demon from Inuyasha takes home the grand prize. When we come back we'll talk to the rest of the castaways, find out who has won the player of the season award, and find out where we are going next season."
As the screen fades to black Peruru, Sanji, and Amy had run off stage to join the dog pile on Kagura while the others were talking with each other or Li.