Welcome back to the second half of Episode 3! In this episode it's challenge time yet again. Who will make it through the week, and who will have theirs cut short? Find out right now on Survivor!
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Mara Tribe: Day 6
Seagulls shout at the camp. Everyone else disbanded, having chores to do. Well, everyone except for two…
Dylan and T'Challa are jogging on the shore, but come to a halt. "We are crazy." says Dylan. The Wakandan just pats his back. "It is fine. It's better to be in shape than out of it."
"..True."
The teen shrugs, as the two start walking ahead.
Dylan: Challa's a nice jogging buddy..but I've seen the show. We have to do some sneaky things and talk about strategy for a good 3 weeks straight. I just hope he's on the same page. That would be cool.
While the two walk, Dylan kicks a new conversation off. "Did you ever notice anything weird yesterday?" he asks. "We have animated characters on this tribe. It's odd everyday."replies T'Challa. "YEAH, but I meant everyone walking off with each other." says Dylan.
T'Challa puts his hands on his hips. "Do you know who's with who?" Dylan's eyes light up as he starts listing names. "On one corner we have the ladies. On the other we have the guys. If we're getting a battle of the sexes like I think we are, then we'll have to pick a side."
"So we hold a big power…"
"Its good, it's a win. We take out someone else from their alliance, and get into a group."
"We need to make sure we are comfortable with the alliance too."
Dylan scratches his chin. "Who are you feeling right now?" he asks. "We will just have to find out. A couple brief conversations can only do so much."
T'Challa: If there is an alliance, I do not need knives coming my way. I have spoken to Ms Pac-Man, but I've also spoken to Price. We decide where this pendulum swings, and we need to swing it the right way.
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Vulsa Tribe: Day 6
It's more fun and games at Vulsa, surprisingly, as a wooden cornhole board is on the ground. Wade, Dante, the Trainer, and Wario are participating with empty coconuts in their hands.
"Check it." says Dante, who tosses the nut at the board! It goes through the board, and he applauds himself. "That was a good throw. Who's next?" he asks, before Wade steps up with his nut. "I'll do you one better!" he claims, tossing his nut on to the board. It almost slows down before the hole, but rolls through! "YES!" shouts Wade, turning to Dante.
"How about that?"
"Don't get your hopes up."
Dante: Wade and I, we get competitive. I don't mind his antics, because sitting around and talking about the strategy gets boring. Hell our strategy itself is boring, it's just a big alliance picking off the little guys! I'm in it, but that doesn't mean I'm sticking to it all the way.
The Wii Fit Trainer steps up next with her coconut in her hand. She tosses it at the board, and her nut gets in! "Three in a row." she comments, getting fist bumps from Wade and Dante.
Wii Fit Trainer: Those guys, not Wario, are fun to hang out with. It will be a hit on morale getting rid of Wade later, but if that's what needs to happen, we have to move forward.
Last up for the round is Wario, stomping over with his coconut. "Watch how Wario does it!" He swings his arm back, and throws that nut at the board! It skids its way up towards the hole…but misses! It flies off the side and hits the ground! Wario storms to his coconut, snatches it, and walks to the side of the three players. "Stupid game…" he mutters.
Wario: Losing sucks! It's not satisfying! You know what is? Wario will tell you what is, WINNING! Death even lost because Wario didn't want to die! That's satisfying!
When the four grab their coconuts for round 2, Wade leans to Dante.
"What a d|£k…"
"I know."
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Immunity and Reward Challenge
Jeff is at the challenge area. Behind him is a, Looking at the empty space in front of him, Jeff ushers the tribes in.
"Come on in!"
Vulsa enters first, the eight ready for another battle. Jeff stares them down, and they stare him down. Wade leans over to see the challenge behind Jeff…a log. Below that log is a big patch of sand.
Wade: Finally, some variety! My suits been soaked each time we've done a water challenge, so i can take a bump into the sand, it does not matter to me.
The next tribe to walk in is Mara, no longer a group of nine. Jeff of course, points it out instantly.
"Get a look at the new Mara tribe, Toad voted out last Tribal Council." It's not an earth shattering observation, so there is no reaction. When both tribes line up, Jeff commences the ritual of explanation.
"Are we ready to get to todays challenge?" he asks, with no objections coming his way. "Alright, here's what you all will be doing: It's called "Lake Log Jam." Two members of each tribe will balance on this log. Whoever falls first is out, and whoever remains scores a point for their tribe. We will have eight matchups, and go to five points.
Everyone takes in what they have to do, but there's more.
"Before your preparation period, I have to get to the reward. Wanna know what you're playin' for?" he asks, and the castaways want to know. "A tarp for your shelter. If we ever have any rain, you and your tribe can rely on that for cover. It won't be pretty, but that's just a part of the experience." A few smiles are on, because it has been cloudier over the past couple of days. "I'll give you some time to prepare, and we'll get started.
(The challenge will look repetitive. If you don't like that the only thing I suggest you do is skip to the end. If you don't care then that is alright. Read people struggle to stand on a log.)
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Matchups:
1- Snake vs. Penelope
2- Peach vs. Wario
3- T'Challa vs. Wade
4- Dylan vs. Dante
5- Ms Pac-Man vs. Slade
6- Price vs. Wii Fit Trainer
7- Wesker vs. Zelda
8- Ripley vs. Skarlet (They don't get to it, Mara wins 5-2)
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After the prep period, Snake and Penelope stand on opposite ends of the log.
"Third immunity of the season. Survivors ready? Begin!"
Match 1: SNAKE VS. PENELOPE
The Mercenary and Yoshi carefully take a step onto the log. "If you want to win, you'll need good footwork." states Jeff. The two move the log using their feet to stay on. Snake has more experience though and starts picking the pace up. Penelope starts wobbling as the log moves quicker, staying on for a bit longer…
..until she loses balance and falls into the sweet embrace of sand!
"Penelope is out, Snake scores for Mara." states Jeff, as Penelope walks back to the rest of her tribe. The challenge however has just begun.
"Peach, Wario, you're up next."
The mentioned Peach and Wario head to the log and take their places.
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Match 2: PEACH VS. WARIO
The princess and the baddie take their first steps on the log. Wario has a drop of sweat slide down his face, and Peach takes a look at him.
Peach: He seemed nervous…but that's when I knew I was winning! You have to be careful on that log, and he wasn't.
They both get some footwork going as the logs pace slowly picks up. Wario wobbles, desperate to stay on while Peach continues her footwork. He doesn't last too long and hits the sand!
"Wario is out, Peach scores another point for Mara. T'Challa, Wade, you're next."
The two head to the log. Slade crosses his arms, and Skarlet huffs.
Skarlet: I had some hope we could win again, but those two mercilessly stomped it out.
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Match 3: T'CHALLA VS. WADE
Black Panther and Deadpool take their first steps on the log. They get some work going with their feet, moving them accordingly.
Wade: My team needs to learn not to mess with me, ok? We are down two, if we lose anymore Vulsa is going to be Survivor's Detroit Lions.
A good twenty seconds later, both men continue to move along the log. Everyone on both tribes spectate. For Vulsa, it's about hope. For Mara, it's dominance. Hope seems to win out at first as T'Challa loses a bit of balance! He gets it together and starts moving his feet quicker. This causes Wade's balance to get thrown into a loop, wobbling himself. After a little while longer, he has one stumble and hits the sand! He does land on his feet, but it doesn't help at all."
"$#|T…" mutters Wade, headed back to his tribes placemat.
"Wade is out, T'Challa scores a third point for Mara. Vulsa really needs to step it up." What an uplifting thing to say. "Dylan, Dante, you're up!"
Mara smirks as Dylan walks up, while Vulsa have all their eyes on Dante.
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Match 4: DYLAN VS. DANTE
The counselor and Sparda brother square up across from one another on the log. Two steps on the log, and it's on.
Dylan seems to struggle early, not steady while Dante takes his eyes off his feet. "You can jump if you want." he says, getting a few laughs from his tribemates. Dylan locks his eyes on his feet, not making eye contact. "That would be cool but I want to WIN. So no." He doesn't quit, but the challenge doesn't get easier for him as Dante is still steadily moving his feet. After some time, his balance can't keep up with Dante, and he loses his balance! His feet hit the sand, and that's enough. Most of Vulsa actually cheers!
"Dante puts Vulsa on the board! Ms Pac-Man and Slade, you're up!"
The two step up to the plate, another point needed to be scored.
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Match 5: MS PAC-MAN VS. SLADE
Ms Pac and Deathstroke are on opposite ends, but step on to the log. Both are on fully, as the log movement occurs with each new step.
Both competitors seem ok to start with. Ms Pac however is the first to lose some balance. After some struggling, Slade doesn't seem to be falling off. For her it's a different situation as she loses steadiness after each passing second..
..A little later, she totally loses it and hits the sand!
"Slade scores again for Vulsa! It is now 3-2. Price and Wii Fit, you're next."
The commander and the Trainer head up to the log.
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Match 6: PRICE VS. WII FIT TRAINER
Price and the Trainer step on to the log. Both do alright for a couple of minutes with their footwork.
Penelope: I need her to pull through! If she doesn't, I'm a goner!
Nobody loses their balance yet, as Price and the Trainer keep an eye on their feet. Eventually the log moves faster as both start losing their balance. It's a battle of who can crack first. The Trainer seems to wobble first, but Price does almost immediately after! It's looking even, as balances are lost and lives could be cost…
Both are unsteady after a minute, and not long afterwards both fall! The Trainer hits the sand first though with her feet!
"Price scores another one for Mara! It is 4-2, Mara needs one more point to win! Wesker, Zelda, you're up!"
Price heads back to the Mara side, getting his props. The Trainer walks back to her side, sour.
Wii Fit Trainer: We both hit the ground. Losing because of THAT just…feels SO WRONG!
The villain and Zelda step up to the log, game point on the line for Mara, and a chance at a comeback for Vulsa.
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Match 7: WESKER VS. ZELDA
Wesker and Zelda take their first steps on the log. It's smooth sailing for both of them at least a couple minutes in. Neither one looks to stop yet.
Ms Pac-Man: Me and my girls need more time to pick people up! I will come for Wesker if he throws this and makes us go early.
After some time passes, both become unsteady. It increases more and more as time goes on. Wesker loses his balance first, but saves himself! Zelda's next up to lose it but she saves herself!
Skarlet: As much as I loath her..and her naive, optimistic attitude, she is our hope at a comeback. If she can't make this, she might as well just stick to the bottom.
After a little while longer, both seem to go from stumble to tumble, starting to slip! Mara and Vulsa watch with intensity, until…
Zelda hits the ground first!
"Mara scores their final point, MARA WINS IMMUNITY AND REWARD!"
Mara applauds Wesker. He comes over and gets some high fives, while Zelda heads to Vulsa, no cheers and no celebrating. Dante taps her on the shoulder. "It could have been worse." She nods, and soon after both tribes turn to Jeff.
"Mara, you are safe and your tarp is waiting for you back at camp. Head out, have a good night." That tribe travels back to their camp, and Jeff turns his attention to Vulsa. "Vulsa, I've got nothin for ya. Head back to camp, I'll see you at Tribal Council tonight." Vulsa heads back to their camp, a sour taste in their mouth.
Slade: Another loss doesn't phase me. It's time to assert myself as the leader and take the control i need. My targets are just stepping stones to that point.
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Vulsa Tribe
There are a few dark clouds in the air as Vulsa arrives back to camp. That dark cloud sums up their mood.
Skarlet: We can defeat them in a swimming challenge yet can't balance right. This tribe isn't as strong as I thought, but complaining will only get me so far. Penelope is not only the weakest, but made herself a target, and now she'll need to meet her fate.
Throughout the sighs, and the down mood, Tribal Council is on their minds.
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The first talk to happen after the challenge has Slade and Skarlet roaming through the forest. Slade kicks it off by immediately pulling the idol out!
"What?" asks Skarlet, leaning to see it. "When did you find this?" Slade gets to answering those questions. "Near a cave. I also spotted Wade looking for the idol. He's helping the enemy." Skarlet quits leaning and makes eye contact with her ally. "I also caught Penelope searching. They are working together!" Slade crosses his arms. "Of course they are working together. They must have picked up they are on the outside of this tribe."
"That puts the two of us in danger."
"With this idol, we have all the leverage in the world."
Slade pockets the idol. "If any one of us are in a TERRIBLE spot, I'll use this idol. Consider this a secret between you and I." Skarlet puts her hands to her hips. "What if the outcasts have an idol?"
"I have a plan."
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Meanwhile, a frowning Penelope approaches Zelda and a downed Wade by their triangular shelter. "No idols? Still?" she asks. Wade rises from the ground. "I'm a hundred-percent sure we're in the doghouse." He points a finger at Zelda. "Not her."
"Not me?"
"Yeeeaaahhh…" Zelda has a disappointed look in her face. "What did you do?" Wade elaborates. "I was caught lacking by Slade. He didn't say anything, but I'm in his head. He hates me because I'm beautiful." Penelope gets on her knees. "Lucky. Skarlet did say something." Zelda's eyes widen. "BOTH of you?" Penelope nods, and Zelda just facepalms. "I can pull off one last hunt." states Penelope. "One more, but if none of us have it, I'm probably going before any of you."
Zelda: I don't WANT to vote out Penelope, but I also have to keep myself here. This was a problem Link told me about before I left, but he told me the answer was to look out for me.
"I'm next." Wade turns to Zelda. "We bought you a few more days." Zelda sighs. "I'm at least on Slade's good side, but it's up to him to spare me. I doubt he will…yet." That doesn't wipe Penelope's frown off.
Penelope: It would suck to go out third because I wanted a different adventure! But nooo Slade and Skarlet have to get their dirty hands all over mine! At least Wade, and Zelda, and Dante, and—not Wario can be fun! But my back is against the wood and I'm going to find this idol no matter what!
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Later that day, the Vulsa majority sit on the shore, and finalize the plan to vote out Penelope.
"We caught Wade and Penelope idol hunting." says Slade. Dante tilts his head, Wario mutters, and the Trainer's brows furrow. "There are five of us and one of them will go. We just have to stick together." Dante raises his hand. "Hey Dad, what are we doing about those idols?" that gets a chuckle out of the Trainer. "I say we should split our votes. Get Zelda in on it, and send out Penelope." he explains. Slade intervenes. "Perfect Dante. Three on Penelope, two on Wade. I'll sacrifice a vote for Wade to make it happen."
"Me too!" shouts Wario. "I'll happily vote out Penelope." says Skarlet, who gets a sideye from Dante. "I'll also vote for her." states the Trainer. "Perfect." says Slade. He looks at everyone in his alliance and has a few final words. "If they get us with the immunity idol, then we will still have the numbers. It's a matter of luck, but that's how the cards are. There is nothing we can do about it."
Slade: There won't be any idols, because I have it. They are out of luck.
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As for Penelope, she is on her last legs. Swiping bushes left and right, and climbing up any tree she can find.
Penelope: I wasn't going to STOP looking for the idol! I'm not scared of Skarlet, and if I find this thing she's going home.
Cut to her walking near a cave. She looks everywhere from the ground to the tree branches, looking for that square package. She observes holes in the trees, but eventually comes to a halt when she finds a piece of string sticking out of a hole.
She snatches it! Immediate cut to her confessional, where we don't get to see what she has.
Penelope: This might be the biggest break I've ever had! If this pays off, I have to be the luckiest person here!
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Tribal Council: Night 6
The eight Vulsa 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 that fire. Fire represents your life, and when it's gone, so are you."
With that noted, they set their torches in the slots located next to the stumps, and take a seat on those stumps. The second tribal for Vulsa is about to begin.
"So Vulsa, second Tribal Council. Nobody wants to go back but here you are. Zelda, how does it feel to be back again?" he asks. "Our morale has taken a hit before, but going back again may have made it worse. Nobody feels good about being eliminated, a million in currency is on the line." Jeff switches to Dante next.
"Dante. The last vote was based off of strength, has there been a change in where your votes going?" he asks. "There's always a change. It could be cliques, it could strength, it could be me bullsh*tting you right now." That gets a few laughs. "Alright, since you don't want to answer me I'll move on." Dante shrugs, as Jeff turns his attention to the Trainer.
"Wii Fit Trainer, what do you think?" he asks. "I'm voting based off of loyalty. If whoever goes is weak, then that's how it is." Jeff takes his attention to Wario. "Wario, she doesn't care about strength or not. Seeing how you've done over the past few challenges, do you think YOU are in trouble?"
"ME? IN TROUBLE? What a joke! Wario's not in trouble. They need me." Dante rolls his eyes, while the Trainer mutters something under her breath. "What else do you have for Wario?" asks well, Wario. "Nothing else." states Jeff, who moves on to Penelope.
"My last question is for Penelope. What do you think is this tribe needs? A second loss may not seem so bad, but what about a third time? Or even a fourth?" Penelope huffs and puffs, but keeps it all in. "We need to work together more. If that makes sense. Making a clique, or ruling people out isn't going to help us." Skarlet snickers at this, and says a few things under her breath. Jeff ends up moving on after that.
"Alright, well it is time to vote. Wario, you're up first."
Wario scoots off of his stump, and walks to the voting booth.
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Penelope: You can't win without anger management. (Skarlet)
Skarlet: You are one of the most unpleasant people I've ever met. Goodbye. (Penelope)
Wade: The creators of Skarlet's Hate Boner brings you Slade's Hate Boner. (Slade)
Slade: Either way the vote goes, I win and you lose. (Wade)
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After all of that voting is done and over with, the eight Vulsa tribe members get to their stumps, and take a sweet seat on that wood.
"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.
"If anyone has a hidden immunity idol, and they would like to play it, now would be the time to do so.." Everyone looks around at one another. When Skarlet looks at Penelope, Penelope grins and leaves her stump. She heads straight for Jeff and pulls out her idol! Wade's jaw drops, Slade feels nothing, and Skarlet glares at her.
"This is for me." She hands it to Jeff, who picks it up and looks it up and down. Penelope heads back to her stump, and Jeff gives the verdict.
"This is….NOT a hidden immunity idol. Any votes for Penelope still count." It's the Yoshi's turn to be shocked, her mouth open now. "What?…." Slade makes eye contact with Skarlet. Jeff reaches for the first piece of parchment.
"I'll read the votes…" Penelope gulps. Wade taps his foot, and Slade looks straight forward. "First vote…"
Penelope.
Skarlet.
Penelope.
Wade. (Wade's eyes widen in his mask)
Penelope. That's two votes Penelope, one vote Skarlet, one vote Wade, four votes left..
Wade. That's two votes Wade, two votes Penelope, one vote Skarlet.
Slade. (He slowly turns his head towards Wade)
Penelope. Three votes Penelope, two votes Wade, one vote Skarlet, one vote Slade. One vote left..
"Third person voted out of Survivor: Maldives Madness, Penelope. Bring me your torch."
The Yoshi grabs her torch and stands up. She heads to Jeff, and sets her torch down. He raises his snuffer.
"Penelope, the tribe has spoken."
Her torch is snuffed.
"It's time for you to go."
Before she leaves, she turns to the rest of her Vulsa tribemates. "Have fun guys, except Skarlet because she takes herself too seriously." Skarlet has daggers in her eyes, watching Penelope leave the Tribal Council area.
Once she's gone, Jeff turns back to the seven Vulsa tribe members. "She may have been a problem for your tribe, but she won't be the only one
The remaining Vulsa tribe members get to their feet and take their lit torches with them, leaving Tribal Council with one less member.
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Penelope's Final Words
Penelope: A FAKE idol? Whoever did that is…pretty smart. It just sucks I was targeted, and look where it got me. I hope Zelda wins, or Wade wins because I want to see how they get out of this!
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Votes:
Penelope— Skarlet, Dante, Wii Fit Trainer, Zelda
Skarlet— Penelope
Wade— Slade and Wario
Slade— Wade
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Episode 3 (A and B) Confessional Count:
6– Penelope
5– Wade
4– Skarlet
3– Slade
2– Price, Dylan, Peach, Ms Pac-Man
1– Wesker, Ripley, T'Challa, Dante, Wii Fit Trainer, Wario, Zelda
0– Snake
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Total Confessionals:
13– Wade
12– Slade
11– Dante, Price
10– Skarlet, Peach
9– Dylan, Wesker
8– Wii Fit Trainer, Wario, Zelda
7– Ms Pac-Man, Snake
6– T'Challa, Ripley
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Eliminated Count:
17 - Penelope
12 - Toad
5 -Jigglypuff
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Penelope was a very visible third boot, having the most confessionals of the season. Really got your hopes up didn't I? I know someone did with that fake idol!
Slade and Skarlet led the charge, while Dante suggested a vote split. We'll see how Wade reacts especially knowing that he's the next target. Meanwhile on Mara we had a divided tribe between Price/Snake/Wesker and Ms Pac-Man/Ripley/Peach. T'Challa and Dylan are just left in the middle now.
Extra note about the confessionals: Even when half of the cast got 1 confessional or less, they were involved in A or B in a way. Snake was strategically involved with the Price/Wesker half of Mara, Ripley was involved with the Peach/Ms Pac half. T'Challa got strategic content with Dylan. Dante/Wii Fit/Wario got character content, while we got to hear Zelda's POV regarding Penelope. More confessionals are coming for some of your favs, and I'll try not to purple anyone going forward.
Questions:
1. Who are the winner contenders so far?
2. Who do you think made the fake idol?
3. Which side will T'Challa and Dylan choose on Mara?
4. Can Wade get out of this mess?
That's all I have for you today, I'm Ticket, signing out! See you in Episode 4!