Ticket here and welcome to the second boot of this elimination! Last part, a big threat was sent to the jury. What's to come of the final four? Find out now!

Vara: Night 27

The final four return to their camp after the last vote, leaning their torches on the usual tree. "Glad that's over with." opens Snake. He turns to the women, remembering that he was written twice. "One of you had your own agenda. Curious who it was." he is answered by Zelda. "It was to counter any idols you had."

"Good play."

"Mhmm."

Snake: Completed the mission, but I'm not off the hook. My best shot is to sweep the challenges. My last shot is splitting the two women that can win this game.

While he goes to kick back in the shelter, Zelda leans to Peach first: "He needs to leave." The princess nods in agreement. She goes to set up the fire, a long day ahead of her.

Zelda: If I'm going to win, Snake has to leave next. On the way there I'll have to act more dubious, because Hyrule could use more funding.

Vara: Day 28

The next day, Zelda scans the area while she and the princess of the mushroom kingdom discuss what's next. "Good. He isn't here." she states. "Let's cut to the chase." if she didn't have her full attention then, she did now. "As we know, neither of us can beat Ripley."

"Sadly."

"So we go to the end together, and cut her out." pitches Zelda, and a frown forms on Peach's face.

Peach: Ripley's been my friend out here since we started, it's tough to just ditch her! But Zelda is right, if I want the best chance to win I'll have to sit next to her. Ripley and Snake just have better chances than us.

The princess responds to the Hyrulian. "If that's what has to be done, so be it." Zelda picks up on her hesitancy and pushes it forward. "I know you are unhappy, but our best chances of winning are sitting side by side at the end. It's for our own good." Peach pauses, that point really getting to her. "..So we'll cut her out if Snake wins the challenge?" she questions, and it's confirmed. "We won't have a choice. It's either that or a tiebreaker, like making fire…and who knows how quickly the others can make one?"

There is a pause after that, where a twig snapping is heard! Zelda and Peach look over to see an approaching Ripley. "Good news, Snake won't spy on us." she opens. She steps closer to them. "What are you two talking about?" Zelda gets out a fast reply. "Tiebreakers. If we ever come back here we want to know what happens next." she says, and her ally slowly shakes her head. "Don't think they'll do another rock draw either. May change it up." responds Ripley, who takes a look at Peach.

"She finally get your lock?"

"Yes, thank heavens…"

Peach reveals her bag, with a golden lock on it. "Zelda brought these strange materials. It will do me well!" she states with excitement. "Idols aren't in play anymore but it's a good thing you did it. Snake could pull something else out of him, you know." responds Ripley, who receives a nod from Peach. "Let's hope we can get rid of him next." assures the princess, as Zelda watches the brief convo.

Zelda: If Ripley heard me, this would change everything. If I lose Snake can slither up and send me into a tie! The moment I see her talk to Snake, I'll have to go on the offensive.

The sun is covered partly by clouds. At the shelter, Snake has a fire going, reaching for a coconut when Ripley's foot enters his vision.

"We need to talk. Now."

He looks upward to see her, no happiness on her face whatsoever. "What's bothering you?" he asks, as she looks behind her to see neither Zelda or Peach. "Walked in on them, they were saying they'd cut us both off when they get the chance." That doesn't shock him one bit. "Zelda wins if she takes her to the end. Our best plan is a counterattack." he suggests, which makes her exhale. "Great."

Ripley: Both are going to come for me when it's convenient, so I'm stuck dead in the middle right now. They're threats now so I have to look out for which one I think I can take down later.

Seeing her hesitancy, he stands up himself. "She's the new T'Challa. If she's overwhelming on the puzzle, imagine endurance. If this final challenge is what we think, then she's a bigger threat. She already has two under her belt. Wouldn't be overwhelmed by a third or even a fourth." he argues, as Ripley sets her knuckles on her sides. "I'll consider it, but if she wins this next one…there are no promises."

"Didn't expect any."

Snake: If I want to escape death again, Zelda needs to lose. Then she'll look like the final boss when I'm done.

Immunity Challenge

"Come on in!"

The final four enter, Zelda with the immunity necklace around her neck. Jeff is next to the stand, and as usual, she has to hand it over. "I'll be taking that back." he says, before hooking onto the stand. He faces the final four, ready to lay down the law.

"Immunity is back up for grabs." he opens. "For today's challenge, you will rush up a ladder and untie a bag of puzzle pieces. You will then bring those pieces down, and run back up. There will be another ladder, with another bag attached. You will repeat this pattern three times, and only three times. When you are finished, you'll built a standing puzzle. First person to build wins immunity and has a guaranteed spot in the final three." With the explanation done, the four face the obstacle course behind Jeff. "I'll give you time to prepare and we'll get started."

Puzzle Description: It's the quote "Live Each Day Like It's Your Last."

Once the prep period is over, the four are in position and ready to see who's going to the final three.

"Huge immunity on the line! Survivors ready? GO!"

And GO they do. Snake takes off first and has the lead but almost trips over himself after hitting a bad patch of grass! Zelda takes off the quickest, with Peach and Ripley behind her. They head to one ladder out of three, knowing they'll slowly get higher.

"Speed matters, one slip will cost you!"

Snake heads up the ladder as the women untie their first bag. Ripley unties hers first, while Zelda gets hers second! Peach gets it and they head down the ladder. So far Ripley barely has a lead over Zelda..but she loses it when Zelda runs quicker and sets her bag at the puzzle podium. She heads back as Ripley sets hers down and rushes back too. Peach is in third, and Snake unties his bag and looks to pick his momentum back up.

Zelda takes the lead, climbing up the first ladder before rushing over the second one. Ripley is on her tail but not now as Zelda gets to the untying first. Once done, she skips the ladder and leaps down to the first platform! She lands shakily but goes to do it again…and lands once again!

Zelda: I was going to do anything to win. If saving time was necessary, it was being done.

Ripley is slower to get down, but has the untied bag she needs, two out of three. As for Peach and Snake, lost time is made up for as both untie their second bag! They climb the first ladder down, but Snake copies Zelda's strategy and hops down the last to make time! He takes third, with Peach not far behind.

Zelda drops off her penultimate bag, and Ripley does a few seconds later. Zelda still has the lead, being pursued by Ripley. Snake follows, looking to sneak by in this challenge.

Snake: Zelda is giving us her best performance yet…she's also giving me more seeds to plant.

The Hyrulian starts rushing up the ladders, her hand slipping a few times as the excitement hits her. Behind her, the astronaut climbs up, trying to step two at a time instead of one. It does do her some good, as she gets closer to the Hyrulian. However, she's not exactly neck and neck as Zelda is all the way up and unties her third bag. Ripley gets to her bag and starts untying, as Zelda takes off…

..but as she goes for her shortcut strat, she trips over herself and plummets! "Zelda hitting hard!" exclaims Jeff. What makes it worse for her is that her bag slipped out of her hands and is open, a few pieces slipping out. "She's going to lose some very valuable time!" he pushes. This allows for Ripley and people behind like Snake and Peach to catch up. Ripley gets close to the lead, as Zelda collects her pieces. She stuffs them in the bag, and decides to be careful climbing down this time. That plummet puts her and Ripley neck and neck once again though!

Those two head for the puzzle, with Zelda a little slower after that fall! She does set her bag down first though, but Ripley straight up starts emptying the contents at the podiums side! Snake and Peach are on their way back as well, this race getting tighter.

Ripley has the jump start and doesn't waste her time. She has some of the puzzle figured out, putting letters together in her head. Zelda isn't far behind either, looking to take her lead back. Snake puts words together while Peach makes a little progress. Back to Ripley, she overlooks some of her new pieces and slots them in, looking for a full picture. Zelda actually LOOKS at Ripley's puzzle, and starts copying her. Hopefully for her, it's the best.

Later, the first to fourth line gets tighter. Zelda is closer to Ripley, Snake and Peach aren't far behind, and ONE column is left. "it's your last" is a clear part of a phase, and the two women rush to get that last word in. The speed picks up and we soon see a winner in….

"Jeff!"

Jeff heads over to RIPLEY'S puzzle. "Ripley is…RIGHT!" he exclaims, doing his ritual of hand throwing. "Ripley wins individual immunity!"

She has a huge sigh of relief, as Zelda walks over. "Congratulations." she says, and after being thanked, she watches Ripley head over to the necklace stand. Jeff wraps it around her as Snake and Peach also view this. "Congratulations Ripley, you are safe and cannot be voted out tonight." he praises, before turning to the remaining three. "As for the rest of you, it's Tribal Council tonight where someone will be the next member of our jury. Head back to camp, I'll see you there."

With those words, the four leave Jeff once again. Ripley has her head held high, guaranteed final three.

Ripley: Now we're in prime time. Getting to decide who I'm taking on next is the biggest breath of fresh air I've had since this game started.

Vara: Day 28

The four head back to camp, with Peach praising the challenge winner next. "You were so fast! Puzzles can be hard.." admits Peach. "Thanks, and don't sweat it we still have one more challenge." encourages the astronaut, which improves the Princess' mood.

Ripley: I'm the President right now. Problem is, I have two assassins on my back. Only one can go, but if I win again, I'm getting a two-for-one deal.

Snake gives her props next. "You were on her tail the whole time. Nice job." he says. That may have pleased Ripley, but not Zelda who has the fakest smile on.

Zelda: One small fall is not stopping me. I need her to see my way, and if Snake has to go, he has to go.

The challenge winner meets with Snake inside the cave. Unlike his earlier pitch, this one is longer.

"She almost tied T'Challa. That's a huge liability." argues the man, who closes one eye. "She doesn't like to make enemies, and if you're right, has a final two set in stone. She has the biggest chance here, and if she takes Peach? It's locked in." continues Snake. "Your shot at getting to the end will lower if she's left here. I know we've been at eachother but you should give me a chance."

"We aren't drawing rocks, I'd have to put you into a tiebreaker."

"Do it. We'll both benefit."

Snake: Making a fire isn't hard for me. My biggest hurdle is getting Ripley to see my way, and if she cuts me here it won't come as a blindside.

Ripley says her piece. "What would that do for the jury?" she asks, having an idea but wanting to see if Snake can talk his way out of this. "You'd get more respect for giving me a shot. You'd get a good word and as a bonus, win equity." he states. "If you take me out, I won't be bitter, but keeping me has its upsides."

She shakes her head at that pitch.

Ripley: Snake's kissing up to me, and the voice in my head is banging on my door and telling me not to trust him. We aren't taking eachother to the end, we all want Peach there…But his argument makes sense. A better winning shot would help, and Zelda is a big barrier. Giving Snake a hand may be what I need to win the million.

She has her next appointment with Zelda inside the water, washing off sweat from the challenge. The Hyrulian is campaigning hard against Snake.

"That Snake is slippery. You must understand, he doesn't have your best interests in mind. You two haven't been allies back then, so why would you be now?" she questions, as Ripley watches her pitch in silence. "I understand he can use my challenge performance against me, but he's also skilled at them and could take the final immunity. Could you imagine the pitch he has at the end? He has a big chance." pushes Zelda.

Ripley gets a reply out. "Why else do you think my eyes been on him so long? He's too sneaky to keep around." Zelda just jumps onto that point. "He'll get more credit if he survives this too. They won't see it as your choice, but his manipulation. You may have worries about the final challenge but please consider that there are bigger fish around."

Zelda: Snake isn't very slick to me. He can't hide forever, and tonight he'll find himself with his torch snuffed.

The swing vote for the night gets back to her on that. "He's the biggest. It's better than we go to three anyways. Besides, Peach won't be happy." she adds, and both can agree on that. "She doesn't seem to take betrayal lightly. It's the safest AND cleanest way." mentions Zelda.

Ripley: They are covering each other in dirt. Not fun for me because this is the biggest choice I've ever made. Picking the right one is key.

As the moon starts to rise, the two targets for the vote are off to get their torches. As for Peach and Ripley though, they are on their way, trekking through the sand.

"It's just dumb to get rid of her. After all, she really appreciates loyalty and it could cost both of us." notes the princess. "It would be a shame if we had to turn on eachother now, when we could celebrate how far we've come tomorrow!" she says with glee, that optimism in her voice. "Don't you agree?"

"I do."

"After all we've been through together the three of us in the finals would be a wonderful ending!"

Peach: Ripley may not be in my plans but she still deserves to be here with us. She's the cool head that strengthens us and lead us when we were stumped.

Ripley smiles. "It sure would."

Ripley: If I turn on them, Peach isn't going to take it well. It could lead to anything, but with everything on my shoulders now, her feelings don't matter much. It's about my road to the end, and Zelda and Snake are my roadblocks.

Tribal Council: Night 28

The six Vara members arrive to the Tribal Council area with their torches. The fire pit is there, and so is Jeff sitting in front of his podium across from the stumps.

"Dip your torches into the fire. Fire represents your life, and when it's gone, so are you."

They dip them in, as Skarlet, Wade, Price, Slade, Dante, Dylan, and the newest member T'Challa, sit across from them on the jury bench. He sees Ripley with the necklace, but his thoughts halted by Dylan. "Seems she finally lost it huh?"

"We're in for a show then."

Jury comments aside, Jeff opens Tribal. "Four left, one of you is headed out. Ripley, how does it feel for that pressure to be off your back?" he asks. "Only partially good. This vote can determine the rest of my time, safe or not. What if I have allies on the line? My final two partner? Anyone can be a target and wreck my, or anyone else's plans." she answers. Target. That makes Jeff face Zelda next, the Hyrulian ready to answer.

"Since she's talking about targets, how do YOU feel tonight? Safe, secure, under a warm blanket? OR is it "OH, I'm screwed"? " he asks her. "I do know that Snake is targeting me, but my worry isn't as high as I thought it would be. Trusting my allies has always been important to me, and I'll be doing that again. Snake is a threat after all, and we've acknowledged this." A brutally honest answer. Jeff swings over to Snake next.

"How does it feel to be alone?"

Wow Jeff.

"You never know if you're alone or not until you get sent packing. Getting emotional and freaking out isn't usually my deal unless something bad went down."

T'Challa and Dylan share a chuckle on the bench.

"I look to see what's next. What's next is me and Zelda, going head to head in a campaign. We both KNOW we are threats. She's just bigger in my eyes." he admits. That causes Jeff to switch to Peach. "Peach, do you agree with what he's saying?"

"Of course not."

Snake exhales through his nose.

"Zelda has been loyal and has had my back since we've met. The same goes with Ripley, the men on the jury can attest to that. If anything Snake is the threat because he's the only one we need to take out." admits the princess. "If we can't do that, that doesn't look good." Jeff nods, before setting Ripley in his sights again. "Peach just said it was cut and dry tonight. Snake's headed in alone. But what if deception is in the mix and SHE gets blindsided?" he asks.

"If deception hits us, then maybe it's the wake up call we needed."

That makes Zelda lean in and whisper to Peach. Hearing her voice, Ripley adds on. "If deception doesn't hit, then it is easy. Not exciting to watch but maybe voting him out is the best move." Snake is like a stonewall…well a stonewall with a half frown.

"Alright, it is time to vote. Snake, you're up first."

He rises from his stump and heads to the voting booth.

Snake: I have a gold medal in dodging bullets so if you don't leave, my streak is broken. (Zelda)

Zelda: You are a cool person, but you've hidden long enough, it is time to come out. (Snake)

Ripley silently writes a name down. Someone's getting sent packing.

After all of that voting is done and over with, the tribe members get to their stumps, taking a seat during their wait.

"I'll go tally the votes.." With those words, he leaves his podium and goes straight to the booth. He takes the voting urn, and heads back to his podium. Setting it down, vote reads are about to begin.

No idols are in play, so it's a go.

"I'll read the votes…" he says, removing the lid and reaching in for the votes. Zelda and Snake look ahead, one certain to leave.

"First vote…"

— Snake.

— Zelda.

— Snake.

Jeff flips the last piece of parchment over…

Zelda. We are tied.

On the bench, Dante jumps up like he was woken from a dream. Skarlet looks on with a comment: "It's about time she went into it for herself." Meanwhile, the three Mara Men on the jury talk.

(Price) "Well it was about time."

(Dylan) "Sneaky."

(T'Challa) "She just messed with Peach."

"..Let me be bitter for a few days."

Back at the game, Peach looks into Ripley's eyes, hurt. "I thought we had something.." Ripley looks at her coldly, no words at all. "I'll explain when we get back." She slowly turns to Zelda, who holds a hand on her shoulder. "It's ok." Snake does his best to hide a smile. Jeff witnesses all of this, but remains his host self.

"Since there's only four of you left and two of you are tied, the remaining two who DIDN'T catch votes will either come together to make a decision, OR send those voted for to a tiebreaker." he says, laying down the law. Peach and Ripley turn to eachother. "I'm not switching." says Ripley, not budging. "Well…if you won't budge, I won't either." she says, remembering Zelda's calm demeanor at the tie reveal.

Both women turn to Jeff, where Ripley speaks first: "We'll send them to the tiebreaker."

On the bench, Slade spots two FIREMAKING SETS being rolled in. "Business has picked up." he comments. "Zelda has questionable fire making abilities." says Skarlet, with venom in her tone. "Still not over it?" asks her former ally.

"No."

Zelda and Snake have two sets rolled to them. Flint is given, as well as sharp knives. A wire is at the top of each set. "That wire acts as a finish line." explains Jeff. "You will strike flint into coconut husks, to make a fire tall enough to break that wire. The first person to snap it moves onto the final three. The person who loses will be the fifteenth person eliminated from this game."

The two step up to the fire kits, picking up their materials.

"Are you two ready?"

Both confirm as such, and he makes the final command. "Survivors ready? BEGIN."

They take ahold of their tusks and smack it up with the machete, looking for a good starting point. Snake is moving quicker with his cuts, while Zelda goes harder.

"Four weeks of hard work will go to waste if you can't make this fire."

The first person to get sparks is Snake! He continues going as the machete connects to the flint. Price watches with anticipation as his ally has to fight for his life. Zelda gets sparks as well, as this firemaking duel is still even.

The clacking continues, until Snake gets an orange glow! That transforms into a fire, and he moves husks around!

"Snake gets his fire going first."

The more me moves his husks around, the more his fire goes. Meanwhile for Zelda, her sparks are getting intense with each strike. Soon, she sees an orange glow on the husks! That meshes into a fire, as she enters the second gear!

"Snake has the lead in this challenge, but Zelda got her fire going and could still make a comeback."

He looks to keep his momentum, by breaking small sticks into pieces and laying them vertically. Zelda sees his strategy and opts to do the same thing, desperately needing to catch up. Peach watches with worry, as her best friend on the island may have her dream crushed.

"In the second gear, one mistake can send you downhill."

Snake's fire continues to grow with his work, while Zelda's starts to grow as well. Lucky for them wind isn't very high so their progress has a lack of..obstacles. The more flammable material is applied, the bigger the fire grows for both of them. Snake is the closest, the gap between his fire and the rope lessening as time goes on.

The same goes for Zelda, however Snake's lead is bigger…

Suddenly his rope snaps!

"Snake wins the duel, and lives another day."

The jury applauds both of their efforts, but what's clear is that Snake moves on.

Snake heads back to his stump and takes a seat. Zelda drops her machete on the station, and walks to her torch with a frown. "Good luck." she says, grabbing it and headed towards Jeff, who confirms her fate. "Zelda, you are the fifteenth person out and the eighth member of our jury."

She comes to him with his torch, and sets it down. "It was fun."

"Zelda, your fate has spoken."

He snuffs her torch.

"Time for you to go."

She turns around and waves goodbye to the final three, who wave back. "Bye Zelda…" mutters Peach, who glares at Ripley. Her former ally just shrugs. "It's a game." When Zelda is gone and out of view. Jeff turns to the final three, and gives them his final words for the night. "You have an intense couple of days ahead. Head back to camp, goodnight."

The final three head back to camp with their torches in hand. There was a possibility of turmoil in the coming two days, and that chance was looking high…

Zelda's Final Words

Zelda: It's a shame I was cut just short, but I did what I could. Hope Peach or Ripley can take it.

Votes:

Snake— Zelda and Peach

Zelda— Snake and Ripley

Lead to a firemaking challenge, where Snake defeats Zelda.

Episode 14B Confessional Count:

6– Zelda, Ripley

4– Snake

2– Peach

Remaining Confessional Count:

67– Snake

65– Ripley

60– Peach

Eliminated Confessional Count:

56– Zelda

65– T'Challa

55– Dylan

64– Dante

52– Slade

50– Price

46– Wade

32– Skarlet

24– Wario

20– Wesker

14– Wii Fit Trainer

11– Ms Pac-Man

17– Penelope

12– Toad

5– Jigglypuff

Well damn, Ripley actually went against her alliance! In a risky gambit, she takes out the biggest challenge threat but let's a strategic one slide.

Let's talk about Zelda: Starting off she wasn't in the best spot, on the bottom of Vulsa with Wade, Penelope, and Jigglypuff. However, she soon caught