(Sorry about the long hiatus. We're getting down to the nitty gritty and I just need some motivation to finish this season strong. If it's any consolation, this story has reached over 4,400 views! Thanks to everyone for supporting this fic and let's get on with this tribal council chapter!

Note: Once we get to the finale, which is only 2 chapters away, maybe 3, the F5 and F4 stuff will all be put together in one chapter, then we'll do the Final Tribal Council in the following chapter, then we reveal the winner. Got it? Good.)

Anathema Day 33

With a potentially big tribal council looming, the remaining seven players did what they could to secure their positions in the game. Owari and Ibuki were chatting by some trees away from camp. "So you heard from Nanami my plan was to distract Phoenix?" Owari asked.

"Uh, about that. Wouldn't the media censor something like that? Ibuki thinks that happened one time before where some girl took off her shirt for her game and stuff." The guitarist responded.

Owari laughed. "Yeah, I feel the same way about that. We wouldn't want them getting any funny ideas."

"So what if Nanami wanted me to take off my shirt and make Phoenix; you know what, never mind. Forget I said anything. I wasn't even going to do that." -Owari

"So who're we going for? Phoenix, right?" Ibuki asked.

"Well that's the thing. I mean, the returning players know they're dead in the water if they don't do something fast. So yeah, let's put our votes down for Phoenix."

Nicole was talking with Hinata about the vote as well. "Alright, I know this sounds crazy, but I have a really good reason for wanting Caleb out. He's likable, and apparently, that's a good thing to have going into the final tribal."

"Voting for someone just because you like them isn't how this game should be played. I think you should vote for someone at the final council based on their game. So that's why I think we need to take Caleb out soon." -Nicole

"Well it's no surprise. He gets along pretty well with everyone else, so I think I concur with you on that." Hinata responded. "And besides, all I've been doing is voting out my classmates. This time will be different."

"Precisely; though all we need is just one person for swing, and we got him. Though if Caleb doesn't go, it'll be Phoenix and that won't be good." Nicole nodded. "And I know just the person." So Nicole went off to go talk to someone who she felt would jump ship. Though Hinata thought about this for a long time, unsure of what to do at the vote.

"This vote can make or break me. If I vote out Caleb, Nicole will still be on my good side, but Nanami will find out and look to take me out. If I have to vote out Phoenix, I'll burn my bridge with Nicole, but stay on Nanami's good side. *sighs* Who's bridge do I have to burn here?" -Hinata

Just before the vote, Nicole was talking to Owari. "Listen here Owari. This is just for both our benefit."

"You want me to vote out Caleb to keep ore from being dropped next?" The gymnast responded, scratching her head.

"Look, I honestly think Nanami will keep Ibuki over you, so if you can take out Caleb, I'll do what I can to keep you two in." The keyblade wielder promised.

"Out of all the people here, Owari seems to be in the middle. Sure, she's over with Nanami with the Disperazione people, but she's only in this to avenge Nidai, who honestly was a mistake to vote off. If I can convince her to vote with me tonight, then I can keep her around for another round and take her out later." -Nicole

Owari thought about this for a second, then said, "We'll see what happens."

"I'm only in this now to show old man Nidai that I'm tough, and that's it. I've made it 33 days now, and you know what? I'm gonna do what I can to keep winning immunity and get to the finals. Easier said than done, or is it?" -Owari

The Anathema tribe arrived at Tribal Council; only Flash waiting there for them. "Where's Alicia?" Nanami asked.

"Oh she was busy tonight." Flash answered. "We will now bring in the members of the jury. Gundam, Saionji, Koizumi, and Sonia, voted out last tribal council." The four mentioned sat in the jury seating, the breeder and princess sitting next to each other, Saionji happy to have fully recovered.

"So let's get down to business. Hinata, do you think you're under pressure tonight with the vote?" Flash inquired.

Hinata nodded. "No kidding. Earlier I was voting out classmates, friends of mine, and now we're getting down to the nitty gritty…this is just going to be the moment that will make or break me. And about my immunity…I'm keeping it."

"Okay then. Caleb, what about your position?" Flash wondered.

Caleb shrugged. "I don't know Flash. I've gotten what I wanted out of this game by lasting longer than I did last time, so I guess you can say that winning will only be icing on the cake."

"Nanami, what Caleb just said; does that have any significance behind it? Coming from a returning player, do you think he's in danger tonight?"

The gamer was snoring, but then perked up with a response. "Huh? Sorry. But if you want my input, I doubt he's in danger."

"Let's see who will be in danger because it is time. To vote. Hinata cannot be voted for, just so you know. Phoenix, you're up." And the lawyer went up to cast his vote.

Hinata: Alright…forgive me for doing this, but I need to make this vote. I hope you can forgive me. (?)

Nicole: If this works, then I'll be I'll be good to go. (Caleb)

Phoenix went up to vote.

Nanami went up to vote.

Owari: You know, if this is the last vote I'll cast I just got this to say. Eh, what the heck? At least I tried in this game. (?)

Ibuki went to vote.

Caleb: Just hoping it's you and not me. Sorry it had to come this way. (Nicole)

"I'll go get the votes. I'll only be a moment." And Flash went up to get the votes. "If anyone has a hidden immunity idol they want to play, please do so now." No one did.

"Alright." And Flash pulled out the first parchment. "First vote, Nicole." The keyblade wielder had her fingers crossed, slightly looking over at Owari.

"Second vote, Caleb. One vote Caleb, one vote Nicole." Caleb nodded, looking at Nicole.

"Third vote, Caleb. Two votes Caleb, one vote Nicole." The young child raised an eyebrow, mouthing to Nanami, 'Did someone flip?'

Flash pulled out the next parchment, and said, "Fourth vote, Nicole. Two votes Nicole, two votes Caleb." Both returning players were hoping it wasn't them, and when Flash pulled out the next parchment, he had this to say.

"Eleventh person voted out of Survivor Southern Island, and fifth member of our jury…"

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… "Caleb Stargazer. That's three, that's enough, bring me your torch." The young child had his jaw drop, looking at Nicole.

"You voted me out, again." He laughed as he brought his torch to Flash.

"Caleb, your tribe has spoken." And he snuffed the torch. "Time for you to go." And he left while softly chuckling to himself.

"Well, I can certainly say this was interesting. With the younger Stargazer brother voted out, did you guys make the right choice for the end of the game or not? We'll see what happens. Grab your stuff, head back to camp. Good night." And the six remaining players went back to camp.

Caleb's Final Words: Can't say I'm surprised. Nicole is a really crafty player, and I can't say she doesn't do a good job at this game. Aside from her, got no clue who to cheer for!

The votes!

Caleb- Hinata, Nicole, Phoenix, Owari

Nicole- Caleb, Nanami, Ibuki

(That, was just a reference that I don't think most people will get. Just know that when returning players mastermind someone's elimination twice, namely in a row, it's just funny.

Drop a review and show this story some love. Also! I need challenge ideas, so can you please leave those in the reviews? Thank you! -Flash)