Welcome to the long awaited Episode 7B! It's August 28th as of this writing, and honestly the week long break has been really nice. I'm now motivated to get back into this, AND revised some plans for the merge!

Enjoy the conclusion of this episode!

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Vulsa Tribe: Night 14

Wario is snoring obnoxiously loud, as the other five Vulsa stand right over him.

"This is on him." whispers Dante, turning to Dylan after. "So, your plan first." The teen points at Wario's chest. "We're in, then we're out." whispers Dylan. Afterwards Peach and Zelda lift his overalls. "Quick and easy." says Dante, and the Black Panther swipes the golden crown from them! Having the crown in hand, he hands it back to Peach. "Safe and sound."

Zelda: We'll have to hear his complaints in the morning. Everyone is on Peach's side so for once he will just have to keep quiet.

Peach puts the crown in her dress, and the five Vulsa scramble to get into their sleeping positions.

T'Challa: It was a bad hiding spot. Wario is definitely not the brightest.

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Vulsa Tribe: Day 14

Stomping is already heard that morning. Wario interrupts breakfast time, and has his pointer out, ready to rant.

"Haha, REAL funny!" he shouts, pointing the finger at Peach. Zelda sighs, and just lowers his finger. "How many times do we have to tell you? You stole, this is what happens." she says. Wario snatches his hand back and glares. "Wario will tell you what happens, you took back from Wario! Two wrongs don't make a right!" That's when Dylan steps in. "I mean if you DID the wrong first, then we have every right to retaliate. It's humanity 101, you should take it sometime."

The Italians face goes beet red, about to snap completely. "Look man, I don't dig being rude to people, but if you are going to cry just go somewhere else." continues Dylan. "We've really just heard enough out of you right now."

Dylan: I don't trust this man with anything. He stole someone's property, he probably has a felony on his record!

Wario snaps his head to Dante, and opens wide. "Dante! Back me up man!"

"Not my problem."

That's when Wario's jaw drops. Both hands slide to his cheeks. "B-but you saved me! You backed Wario up, why are you doing this!" Dante brushes some hair to the side. "Alright, first off you look like a asshole, next you smell like one, and OH YEAH you are on thin ice. You were saved for strength but now you keep digging that hole." he explains.

Dante: If this is what he thinks a villain does, then congrats champ, you're a villain now.

Wario goes to point out Zelda, Peach, and T'Challa next, but throws his hands up again and walks away. "Whatever losers, I'll see you at the challenge!" They all watch him storm off. When he's out of sight, Peach puts her crown on. "Serves him right…"

Wario: Stupid Dante. What does he think Mara will do when Wario gets kicked out?!

Peach: He deserves this. I don't hold malice against anyone but I will be very happy when he leaves.

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Mara Tribe: Day 14

There are two endzones marked with a stick. Wade has a coconut in his hand, and Price stands on the other end. Snake and Ripley just stand to the side, watching the events.

"Who do you have?" asks Ripley. "I'm betting on Price. Wade may be athletic but if he got caught by Wario the last time, it can happen again." responds Snake. "I'm not sleeping on Wade. He has a bigger field instead of a hall so he can have something up his sleeve."

Snake: Ripley will be an outsider soon but she tries to participate in our events. We're the referees, and talking about betting odds with her isn't boring to me.

Ripley: Price called this game "Seek and Destroy," which is obnoxious, but I'll admit..it's kind of fun to watch.

Snake brings a hand up to declare the rules. "When you bring that coconut to the opponent's endzone, you win." Wade skips over and drops it at the center. "Sorry captain, you're about to get demoted." Price just tilts his head. "They called you 'Deadpool' right?" he asks.

"The one and only!"

"You're gonna be one."

Wade slowly nods, as the two take a step back, ready to rumble. Ripley prepares the countdown. "Ready in 3…2…1..GO!"

The two rush to the center. Price dives at it and snatches it! He crawls underneath Wade to take it to his zone, but Wade has his leg! "You thou—" Price turns and flips Wade over! He gets to the zone easily and raises his hand with the coconut!

"Price wins round one!" shouts Ripley. Price turns around and approaches Wade. "Ya broke?" he asks. "No, but that little spin move can kiss my $$." Price chuckles, setting the nut down as Wade gets to his feet. They head to separate ends again.

Price: Talking back is disrespectful in the military, but we are relaxing. At least this once. It's weird for people like me because danger is always lurking around every nook and cranny. Today's enemy is Wade Wilson, who can corkscrew in the air. Let's see if he screws around here.

"Ready in 3…2…1..GO!"

The two head for the coconut once again. Price gets a hold of it first, until Wade kicks it between his legs and flips over him! He grabs the coconut and dashes to the zone, Price hot on his tail. He makes it to the endzone, and after he dunks the coconut!

"Wade ties it up, 1-1!" shouts Ripley, turning to Snake. "Don't be afraid to shout."

"It's not fear, I just don't want to."

"Fair."

Wade starts doing air guitar, but Price taps his back. Wade snaps around, and his fist is caught! "Before you swing on me, nice job. We need more of that." he says. Wade has a smile under that mask.

Wade: This swap is like emancipation. I went from the Daddy O Five type family to the Fosters!

Their session is interrupted though, as Skarlet enters with treemail.

Skarlet: Of course they have fun and games because they aren't in any danger. Typical.

This gets the attention of Snake and Ripley, who pause the game. "What's inside?" asks Snake. Skarlet glares at him. "Patience…" she says, pulling out the letter. "It says this.."

"Two weeks will pass, a long time at that. Soon will come a bigger match." she reads. "A bigger challenge awaits us. The only question is what.." After that, Ripley chimes in. "We are getting closer to ten people. Maybe it's a double elimination?" Skarlet locks her sight on her. "An early merge. There cannot be a tie for the jury vote." she states.

Skarlet: A merge is the perfect time to break through to the other side. The Trainer may have left us, which is a blow to our game, but Dante and Wario may be flexible. If they turned on us, they could turn WITH us as well.

Price and Wade walk over, a little sweat from their game. "Challenge soon, eh?" asks Price. "Hope it's physical, our practice needs to pay off." Ripley looks on at the two. "Yeah. We should take a breather beforehand. Don't want to burnout and lose."

Ripley: I wouldn't mind getting rid of Price, Snake, or even Wade before the merge, but throwing the challenge is just a bad idea. I'll wait and see what happens since I could tie this vote.

Meanwhile Slade heads toward the tree mail, and sees it open already. He takes a few steps back and gets a view of Skarlet talking with the Mara.

Slade: Talking with them will be her best bet for survival. I'm getting to this bigger match no matter what.

He decides to approach the group next. "What came in the mail?" he asks. "The challenge is in a couple hours.

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Immunity and Reward Challenge

"Here's what you'll be doing for todays challenge: Two people from each tribe will go head to head, for three rounds. There will be a hoop on a pole in the water, with the tribe members having to get it to their placemat. You can tackle your opponent, but what really matters is who has the hoop. Whichever tribe scores two points wins immunity and reward." After that's explained, Jeff gets on with it.

"Wanna know what you're playin' for?" he asks, with a really obvious answer. "Hot dogs, burgers, a meal to enjoy, but with a twist..the winning tribe will get to view the losing tribe's Tribal Council." There is a little shock in the area at that.

Wade: How am I saying no to that? How can anybody? That's just juicy gossip I can use against people!

Jeff gets them back on topic though. "Nobody needs to sit-out, so I'll give you some time to strategize and we'll get started…"

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Bouts:

#1: Snake and Ripley vs. Wario and Dante

#2: Price and Wade vs. Peach and Zelda

#3: Slade and Skarlet vs. T'Challa and Dylan

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BOUT 1: SNAKE AND RIPLEY VS. WARIO AND DANTE

The four are on their separate placements, ready to rumble.

"The first point is crucial! Survivors ready? GO!"

The four are off in the waters, with Snake and Dante pulling ahead. Dante goes to tackle Snake, but the merc leaps upward and grabs the hoop! Wario goes to tackle Ripley but she moves out of the way quick enough!

Snake goes to move forward but Dante snags his leg! Using some thought, Snake sees Ripley open. Dante climbs up Snake's body, so Snake TOSSES the hoop to Ripley! She catches is and goes for Mara's placemat, but Wario pops up and trucks her! She lands backfirst, but still has the hoop on her shoulder.

Price: Our little game was tame compared to this…not too shabby though. Can't wait to step in myself.

She desperately crawls towards the Mara placemat, but the more she crawls, the more power Wario puts into dragging her back. She claws at the sand below and moves forward a bit, but it's not enough as Wario drops her onto her back! That gets a few winces from her tribe.

Wade: That Ripley, *whistle* she's a fighter! Getting the Slam Special from Wario f*cks the back! Thank god it's not me again!

Wario snatches the hoop from Ripley, and moves towards his tribes mat! Dante is all over Snake in the background, not letting up on him! Snake almost scampers out, but he gets elbow dropped! That gets more winces!

Dylan: There's nothing wrong with an elbow drop or two. It's fun to watch..NOT fun to play.

Wario brings the hoop to the new Vulsa, and roars in celebration!

"Wario scores 1 for Vulsa!"

He literally tosses the hoop in the water and pounds his chest, while there is light applause from his tribe.

Wario: This is why they keep Wario! How many people can do what Wario does?!

T'Challa: His constant showboating is getting obnoxious. There is nothing wrong with confidence but he's crossed the line into arrogance.

Ripley, Snake, and Dante return to their tribes.

Snake: Dante's power alone makes me worried about him. If he's as good as Wade said on his old tribe, we could be in trouble.

Price, Wade, Peach, and Zelda step up next.

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BOUT 2: PRICE AND WADE VS. PEACH AND ZELDA

The four are on their mats, ready to rush to that singular hoop.

"If Vulsa scores again, they win! Survivors ready? GO!"

They are off. Pulling ahead at first is Price and Wade. Wade gets the hoop first, but when he goes to dodge Zelda tackles him down! He still has a hold of the hoop, but Peach rushes over and snatches it!

She dodges Price, but he grabs her by the side and LIFTS her! Before he can slam her down, Zelda grabs his waist and tries dragging him back! Peach gets free again, but Wade tackles her legs and sends her down!

Ripley: You'd think practice would make perfect. Not here.

Wade and Peach have a tug of war for the hoop, both not giving up. The Merc with a Mouth does a cartwheel to throw her off and take the hoop! On his way back, BOTH women tackle him! Slade looks on in approval.

Slade: Every tackle makes this challenge worth it.

They hold him down and go for the hoop until Price leaps over the two and takes it himself! He gets to the placemat and barely makes it on, with both women tackling him due to momentum!

"Price ties it up, we are going to sudden death!"

Slade, Skarlet, T'Challa, and Dylan step up. When Slade walks past Wade he whispers something: "I'll show you how it's done." Wade snaps his head at Slade, who ignores him and walks away. He does make it back to the mat, not the happiest.

Wade: "ThiS iS HoW ItS DoNE," like NO, get out of here with that! I'll show you how an elimination is done after you lose it for us!

Meanwhile Peach and Zelda head to their mat, having a small talk of their own.

"We should do that more often."

"Absolutely."

Zelda: I feel..bonded with her after that. Nothing brings us together more than hating someone I guess!

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FINAL BOUT: SLADE AND SKARLET VS. T'CHALLA AND DYLAN

"Final point on the line! Survivors ready? GO!"

The four take off to that hoop in its lonesome. T'Challa has speed so he pulls ahead and grabs the hoop! He turns around into a DROPKICK from Slade that even makes Jeff jump! "Holy $#|t…" mutters Dante.

Dante: He did not have to do that! It's fun, I'm eating invisible popcorn, but Challa got his $$ ROCKED!

Wade: ..Nevermind. You do you.

Jeff has a quick comment: "I never said it was illegal!"

Dylan stumbles as he attempts to dodge Skarlet's tackles. She lifts him into the air though and dumps him on his side! She holds him down before shouting words of encouragement to her ally.

"Take it home!" Slade picks up speed, but T'Challa is quicker and leaps on his back! He keeps his hand on the hoop, but starts to lift Slade up…

And drops him in the water hard! After seeing that, Dylan elbows Skarlet and heads to get free, but Skarlet shoves him to the ground and comes at BP instead….

She leaps onto his shoulders and attempts to grab the hoop, but T'Challa backpacks her! He navigates to the mat, but Slade gets to his feet…

Dylan: My man is a Greek god. He is not human.

That's interrupted when Slade spears him! He hits the ground backfirst, and that's when Slade grabs the hoop! Skarlet kicks it from his hands and Slade has full control! But Dylan comes from the side and jumps on Slade! He moves left and right trying to rip that hoop from him!

He leans back and does whatever he can to get in Slade's way, but he starts dragging Dylan along! The kids stopped when Skarlet rips him from the hoop and drops him on his back! Slade heads to the mat, and while T'Challa goes to make up room, the assassins foot hits the mat first!

"MARA WINS IMMUNITY AND REWARD!"

There are happy faces on Mara. Skarlet gets off Dylan and joins her tribe, a smirk on her face.

Skarlet: If we couldn't work together to take the point, we would be leaving. I will absolutely be smug.

She walks over and lightly pats Slade's back, and nobody else. As for T'Challa and Dylan, they walk back to new Vulsa together.

"Sorry. Im not exactly a superhero."

"You do not have to be."

With both tribes gathered, Jeff gets their attention. "Mara, congratulations on the win. Head back to camp, you'll be getting a view of Vulsa's Tribal Council." The new Mara disperse, and after that Jeff turns to Vulsa. "Vulsa, I've got nothin else for ya. Head back to camp, I'll see you tonight."

Vulsa leaves the area, an odd calm over everyone…except for Wario.

T'Challa: Getting beaten by Slade twice is not pleasant, but what is is that we have an easy target tonight.

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Vulsa Tribe

Vulsa heads back to camp. It seems like it's time to get the fire going until Wario storms ahead of the group and grabs their water bucket…

Wario: You want fun? Wario will show you fun!

He dumps that water all over the fire, putting it out! Dante facepalms, Peach gasps, and Zelda tries to pull the bucket from his hand! He overpowers her and throws it to the side!

Peach is PISSED in confession.

Peach: Who is this… $$HOLE?!

He heads for the rice next, but that's snagged away by T'Challa! When Wario goes to approach him, he stands his ground.

"You just needed to admit you were wrong. That is all. But no you couldn't one simple thing."

"Oh here we go again, talk down to Wario.."

"If you can't take the heat you started, leave."

Wario scoffs and storms off again. Dylan approaches T'Challa's side. "He storms off like a baby it's no wonder he acts like one." T'Challa does his best to hide a smile. "It's not surprising."

Wario doesn't look back this time.

Wario: Tribal yes? They will feel Wario's wrath! Everything they built will fall when they get called out, one by one! Peach and Zelda friends? Call them out! Sneaky Dante? Call him out! T'Challa and Dylan? Call them out! They are in a world of pain tonight!

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Back at camp, the five other Vulsa gather in a circle.

"Ok, it's Wario. He doesn't have an idol, CLEARLY." says Dante. "Good riddance to him." responds Zelda.

Zelda: He can go. That's all.

Dylan takes a look around, before continuing the talk. "He has to blow up tonight right? The other team is right there, there's no way he doesn't." he says. "We bury him." replies Dante. "Make him look unreliable because well..he IS. The guys screwed no matter what." The sun lowers, as the five take a seat to continue.

"If there is an idol…" says Dylan. "We are in for a crazy night. I hope we all make it out alive." Peach puts a hand on his shoulder. "Me too. It's not fun to see villains win in the end."

Peach: After all he has done over the past two days, this is a dish best served cold.

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Tribal Council: Night 14

The six new 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. This new tribe variation is about to have their second go around….

But this time, the six new Mara from the other tribe: Price, Snake, Ripley, Skarlet, Wade, and Slade all are sitting at what would be the jury bench..observing what's about to come.

"Alright, second Tribal Council for the new swapped tribe." begins Jeff. "Wario, you are a challenge beast so far. How does it feel to come back again?" he asks. Wario crosses his arms. "Bad since everyone is out to get me." That raises the brows on everyone, and Jeff leans in.

"Explain."

"Should have said dump it all."

Wario turns to Peach and Zelda to begin his rant. "You talk to Wario about lies, why are you and Zelda getting so close? Admit it or YOU are the liar!" Peach and Zelda glance at each other and back at him. "Yes, we talk and defend eachother, but that's just basic decency." says Peach. "To be quite honest that's something you do not have."

Wade leans in on the bench, Ripley smirks, and Slade slowly shakes his head.

"Wario doesn't have to be "Mr Nice Guy" all the time." he says to defend himself. Dylan cuts in next. "He has a point guys. That's why he…took someone's belongings, acted like a d|£k to said person, and calls himself villain. Does that add up for anyone else?" he asks, and Dante cuts in next. "Seems legit."

Wario points at the Sparda brother though. "YOU Dante cannot talk "legit." You throw me under the bus after what we talked about! We help eachother, remember?" Dante turns to him. "That was because the Trainer didn't want to play ball like the rest of us. Oh yeah, and you lost any chance of being saved after what you did." Wario claws at his face. "Don't get me wrong I've done worse back at home, but how can I save you when EVERYONE else on this tribe hates you?" he asks. Wario tries to talk with his hands, but nothing comes out.

Skarlet stares daggers at Dante. Slade crosses his arms, and Wade lightly claps.

"Dante may be one of the only Vulsa that we have left, but he and Zelda are the most trustworthy." states Peach. "Wario is just super greedy and it's so obvious." Wario's face goes red again. "Funny Wario is the greedy one when…" he points out T'Challa and Dylan next. "You two keep the power." That turns both their heads. "Zelda and Dante could have taken us out, I think they are the ones who have it more..." states Dylan, which makes Dante shrug. "Facts are facts."

Wario throws his hands up. "Ok yeah big whoop, two teams work together…but that doesn't change what I see. Peach and Zelda are friends, Dylan and T'Chanka or whoever are friends, and Dante just does what he wants." The opposing tribe whispers to each other as each bit is revealed. "That's how it is." ends Wario. T'Challa steps in next. "Quite the rant, but I will correct you. First of all, it's T'Challa. Next, you have been out of the loop so your reads are not very accurate.

"What are the reads then?"

"Why would we tell you when you are the public enemy?"

Price nods in approval, Snake is as stoic as ever, and Ripley kicks back. Wario growls and punches his leg. "Such a stubborn group! There are so many things you can do to each other, but you pick on Wario!" Things go silent for a minute…"You know what, let's vote now." says Wario. The jury is befuddled at his strategy. "Why waste our time?"

Jeff scans every member of new Vulsa. "Any objections?" he asks, and there are none whatsoever. "Alright, it is time to vote. Wario, you're up first."

Wario gets to his feet and stomps over to the booth.

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Wario: You deserve to squirm. Wario hopes to never see you again. (Peach)

Dante: Your own $#|t stinks, go take a shower. (Wario)

Zelda: Good riddance to one of the rudest people I've ever met in my life…and I've met a literal tyrant. No more of those. (Wario)

T'Challa: You cannot play your victim card this time. It won't do anything to fix your situation in life or in the game. I hope this is a lesson for you. (Wario)

Dylan: You totally peaked in high school. (Wario)

Peach: It takes more than muscles to succeed. You started out as a very helpful member of Vulsa, but I see now that not all that glitters is gold. Never dump anyone's supply ever again. (Wario)

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After all of that voting is done and over with, the six new Vulsa 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.

"If anyone has a hidden immunity idol, and they would like to play it, now would be the time to do so.." Everyone looks at Wario, who pulls out an idol immediately! The jury actively jumps as he gets off the stump. "You thought you had Wario!" he shouts, walking up to Jeff. "Where did you find that?" asks Dylan.

"Near a cave."

Slade locks eyes with that idol as Wario hands it over. "Go on Jeff, show em who's boss." Jeff raises the idol, and Wario grins smugly at the five Vulsa. Peach has a hand in her hair, actually stressing.

"This is…NOT a hidden immunity idol." reveals Jeff, who chucks it into the fire! All of Wario's hopes and dreams…gone. On the jury bench, Wade scratches his head. "Another fake? Who's mak—" then it hits him. He slowly turns to Slade, who stays focused on the event in-front of him.

Wario makes the walk of shame back to his stump, facing downwards. Peach breaths a sigh of relief. "Alright, I'll read the votes…" declares Jeff, who removes the lid and reaches for the parchment. "First vote…."

— Peach.

— Wario.

— Wario. That's 2 votes Wario, 1 vote Peach, three votes left…

— Wario. That's 3 votes Wario, 1 vote Peach, two votes left…

Wario facepalms, the parchment ending him.

"The seventh person voted out of Survivor: Maldives Madness, Wario. Bring me your torch."

He takes his lit torch and curses underneath his breath. Once he gets to Jeff, he sets it down. The host raises his snuffer.

"Wario, the tribe has spoken."

His torch is snuffed.

"Time for you to go."

Wario turns around and snatches his Yellow hat. "This is what Wario thinks…" he pitches THAT into the fire! The new Mara's are flabbergasted while Peach sets a hand on her cheek. "So dramatic.." after that Wario leaves the Tribal area for good, not stopping his angry steps even after he's out of view.

Jeff turns to the now five Vulsa, all looking at him, awaiting his quote. "You need Brains and Brawn to win this game. Seems he lacked both. Vulsa head back to camp, Mara you can also head back to camp. All of you have a goodnight."

With that being said, the two tribes head their separate ways, marching into the night will eleven left.

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Wario's Final Words

Wario: Wario spends two weeks just to leave. What a waste…call Wario back when you have the money upfront.

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Votes:

Wario: Peach, Zelda, Dylan, T'Challa, and Dante

Peach: Wario

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Episode 7(A and B) Confessional Count:

8– Wario

7– Wade

5– Skarlet, Ripley, Peach

4– T'Challa, Zelda

3– Price, Slade, Dylan

2– Snake, Dante

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Total Confessional Count:

33– Wade

28– Price

26– Slade, Dante

23– Skarlet

21– Peach

20– Snake, T'Challa

17– Ripley, Zelda

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Eliminated Confessional Count:

24– Wario

20– Wesker

14– Wii Fit Trainer

11– Ms Pac-Man

17– Penelope

12– Toad

5– Jigglypuff

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Well well, that ends the pre-merge! Seven are down, and there are still more people to get voted out. Anyways, Wario blew up his own game because he couldn't own up to his actions. Imagine being the comp beast of the tribe and being so insufferable you get voted off. That's Wario for you.

Anyways, I'm Ticket, signing out, and I hope you have a good one!